News
What a season for AFC & AJFC Juniors…. full of ups and downs but the love of the game keeps us invested…..
We are holding our first EVER social event which is open to ALL families, parents and managers alike! Book now to enjoy the fun.
1845 Ground Opens
1900 1st Race
Our Under 17 Colts who compete in the North West Youth Alliance Development League, a platform to enable players U16 & U17 to play in a testing league around the Northwest from Alsager to Fylde, Atherton to Chester..
Sunday saw them edging past AFC Fylde’s Colts thanks to a last-minute winner. Our third meeting with Fylde in the last five weeks was the closest of the three games between the teams this season, nothing like the reverse league game two weeks ago. In that game, Fylde were able to get revenge for the three points we picked up in early March at home. On this occasion though, in a semi-final with everything to play for, it remained tight in both halves. The 40mph winds didn’t help either team get into a rhythm, and it was a game of quick transitions but few clear chances created. As time ticked away the spectre of penalties loomed large, unless a moment of magic could be found. Fortunately for us it was found. A ball won in midfield broke to the feet of captain Charley Jarrald, who drove at the Fylde defence with the seconds ticking away. As it looked like there may have been a touch too much, he was able to feed the ball just to his right and to the feet of striker Vlad Shtyhlian, who advanced on the Fylde keeper and slotted home. Jubilant scenes for the Colts players, who now have a final to look forward to as the season draws to a close.
‘Our winner was testament to the group we have who never stop trying to play, no matter what the score, and they have a fantastic reward for their attitudes.’ said the Assistant Manager Michael O’Neill.
Final will take place on 28th April 2024 2pm at Irlam FC Ground.
The month of May offers an opportunity to book on a discounted workshop exclusive to AJFC
Morgan Chilton, Altrincham Academy GK coach has been working with the junior section across all age groups during the season and now offers a 4 week discounted workshop exclusively to AJFC!
A week on week build including shot stopping, body shape, communication and distribution!
Block booking for May on a Wednesday evening, time appropriate per age group but limited places are available…. book now!
Come and join Altrincham FC Juniors and Altrincham FC Academy with John and friends to raise money for 2 sections of the club which need support for improving facilities and creating hardship funds for those who need support to follow their dreams…..
An informal dinner with an ex premier league player, now Stoke City First Team Coach and Ireland Assistant Manager who has his own story on his football journey, joined by friends to discuss and debate topics suggested by you who join us on the night.
A delicious 2 course dinner, small auction and high end raffle with an epic MC will sure to deliver lots of fun ! Please join us for £25.00 per ticket, this is an adults only event with a fully licenced bar.
Date: Friday 23rd June 2023 7.30pm arrival. Booking link below:
As a thriving junior football club with over 53 junior teams offering young people the platform to play football, we are now at capacity for the season.
We will reopen expression of interest to the club around Easter time in preparation for the 23/24 season.
Final preparations were shared with the Managers Community last night in the AGM and subsequent Managers meeting.
Registration comms along with codes of conduct will be hitting inboxes and whats app groups over the next 48 hours. Please follow the guidelines to ensure your young person is ready to play when the season starts in early September.
Training activities still remain closed until pre-season commencing 19th August 2022.
Its been a fantastic year of football post covid! Players in all age groups have enjoyed the sun, snow, wind and rain whilst engaging in their favoured sport.
A massive thank you and appreciation to all our volunteers, parents & players who make this football club a dynamic part of the community.
Enjoy the summer….. news on registration for next year will be shared soon!!
Manager Mike Turners summary of the afternoon meeting of the U16 Titans v Manchester Corinthians at Manchester Health Academy:
“We controlled the first 20 mins of the game with some good passing and periods of possession, Avro did threaten us at times but George Raftery took his chance early on with a good through ball from Tom Higgins to make it 1-0.
Altrincham continued to dominate the possession stats and with a free kick outside the box led to Olly Fiedor putting us 2-0 up with a great free kick into the top corner.
Gaps in defending led to Avro pulling 1 back then again Alty the Altrincham defence misfiring and not 100% fit, a through ball not cleared cleanly earned Avro a penalty making it 2-2 at the break of HT
After HT the game was scrappy and no real flow to the game for both teams until Avro took the lead with 15 mins left. In retaliation, the Altrincham side broke down the right & Raftery brought the game level with a great right foot strike due to a through ball. 3-3.
Full Time was called & with the revisions of cup competitions spot kicks were to take place. Altrincham were up first but failed to find the back of the net giving Avro the advantage. Avro secured their next round place.
A disappointing result based on the overall performance, but we learn from the experience and wish Avro all the best in the competition.
We had a visit from Steph Knott, Football Development Officer at Cheshire FA…. heres what she had to say to Rachel Davies lead of U6-U11:
“What you have created at Altrincham is truly inspirational and I can’t believe how many girls you now have. 120 Wildcats players, 365 female players and to have around 45% of the players at the club female is simply amazing, the club must be really proud.
The environment created by you and the Altrincham coaches is fantastic, they are a credit to the club.
Keep up the great work”
Stephanie Knott | Football Development Officer
The deadline for new player transfer & registration for the Timperley & District Football League is 01.03.22. We are unable to process any new players with effect from 28.02.22.
