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In the City of Salford Soccer League the Under 7s Storm were winners of the Supplementary Cup. ( Team Manager – Steve Davis) The Under 8s lost in the Supplementary Cup final. (Team Manager – Colin Bridgford) Paul Hutchings and Gary Haslam were on target for the Under 17s who lost 3-2 to Astley Bridge in the final of the Whittle Cup (Bury and Radcliffe Junior League) (Team Manager – John Langton  Assistant – Carl Earith)

JACKSON STRIKES AS BEECHFIELD GO JOINT-TOP.

Salford Beechfield United went joint-top of the Lancashire and Cheshire League’s Premier Division after a comfortable 3-1 home win over Denton Town. United started brightly and were ahead within seven minutes. The Denton keeper could not hold Mike Gould’s swerving free-kick and Richard Jackson took full advantage when he hammered home the rebound. Denton Town had a penalty claim turned down but they drew level on 16 minutes via John Aspinall. The visitors continued to play some good attacking football and were in control for the remainder of the first half. And in the early part of the second period United’s keeper Neil McLoughlin and Man of the Match Chris Ellison had to be at their best to keep the lively Denton forwards at bay. But gradually United started to enjoy more possession and regained the lead in the 68th minute following a superb move involving Anthony Weall and substitute Matt Little who scored form close range. Denton Town continued to threaten but United sealed the victory with ten minutes remaining when Lee Murray pounced after Luke Mather’s free-kick had hit the crossbar. (10/1/2004)

BEECHY GAIN SUCCESS IN RHODES CUP.

High-Flying Salford Beechfield United progressed to the second round of the Rhodes Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bedians who were good value for their 1-0 lead at the interval. But United got back on level terms thanks to an Anthony Weall spot kick and minutes later Aaron Dennis fired home a brilliant second goal. United’s Stuart Wharton was outstanding in defence while Richard Jackson produced another inspirational performance in midfield. The second team were involved in a thriller coming out on top 5-4 after a helter-skelter Wray Cup tie against St Margaret Mary. Scott Fisher (2) Simon Cornwell, Aaron Tompkins and Tony Bennett found the net while keeper Steve Grimes made several quality saves. (24/1/2004)

The former Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Everton, Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers player Duncan McKenzie was Guest Speaker at a Sportsman’s Dinner held at the Reebok Stadium on Friday 12th March 2004. Entertainment was provided by Comedian Gary Marshall.

Following an emphatic 6-1 victory over Radcliffe Borough the Under 16s were confirmed as champions of Division 2 in the Bury and Radcliffe Junior League. Alex Brogan (3) Peter Bell, Brad Loughrey and Ryan Farrelly scored the goals. (Team Manager – Brendan Loughrey) (25/4/2004) At the league’s Presentation Event United also received the trophy for being the Most Sporting Team. Ryan Farrelly was Division 2 Player of the Year. The Under 16s also won the Bridge FC 6-a-side Tournament.

BEECHFIELD SPOT-ON IN SEMI-FINAL THRILLER.

United claimed a place in the final of the Rhodes Cup after beating local rivals Salford Victoria on penalties in a thrilling semi-final which ended 3-3 after extra time. Salford Victoria who had been reduced to 10 men after 15 minutes, were leading 3-2 with just thirty seconds remaining. Following a goalless first half Vics opened the scoring via David Leach but Mike Gould equalised and Matt Little put Beechy ahead. Mark Dwyer drew the scores level again and when substitute Dave Denton gave Vics a 3-2 lead it looked as if the 10 men had done enough. But in the dying seconds Matt Little grabbed a dramatic equaliser before United keeper Neil Mcloughlin saved two spot-kicks as United Beechy won 3-0 following the penalty kick decider. (24/4/2004)

United’s First Team finished in third place in the Lancashire and Cheshire League’s Premier Division but they still had a reason to celebrate at the end of the season. On Wednesday 5th May United met Hazel Grove in the Rhodes Cup Final played at the home of Abbey Hey FC. Beechy produced a scintillating performance and goals by Gould, Weall and Little saw United lift the trophy thanks to a 3-1 victory. The starting line-up was Neil McLoughlin, Luke Mather, Chris Ellison, Christian Bates, Stuart Wharton, Richard Jackson, Mike Gould, Anthony Rice, Aaron Dennis, Anthony Weall and Matt Little.

At the end of the season Senior Section Presentation Evening Neil McLoughlin was named 1st Team Player of the Year. The Player’s Player of the Year Award went to Stuart Wharton and Aaron Dennis was voted the Most Improved Player.

Awards at The Mini-Soccer Presentation Event were as follows:- U/7s PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Kane Rowley  MANAGER’S MERIT AWARD – Callum Ring  SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR – George Sunter  U/8s (Boys) POTY – Daniel Hesling  MMA – Lewis Dolan  SOTY – Joseph Dyson  U/8s (Lads) POTY – Brett Pallister  MMA – Liam Waite  SOTY – Zac Boyer  U/9s POTY – Jake Vaughan  MMA – Andy Bolton  SOTY – Zoe Armitage  U/10s (A) POTY – Daniel Rigby  MMA – Billy Fisher  SOTY – Mark Raymond  U/10s (B) POTY – Luke Parker  MMA – James Leggett  SOTY – Alan Williams.

The Junior Section Presentation Event was held on Friday July 9th 2004. Receiving the Major Awards were U/11s POTY – John O’Callaghan  MMA – Matthew Waite  SOTY – Wayne Mechan U/12s POTY – Daniel Walton  MMA – Thomas Standen  SOTY – Thomas Carmichael  U/13s POTY – Luke Smith  MMA – Sam Cullen  SOTY – Daniel Pennington  U/14s POTY –  Callum Wilkinson  MMA – Tom Tootle  SOTY – Taylor Franks  U/15s POTY – Matthew Pithers  MMA – Liam Cooper  SOTY – Ryan Kelly  U/16s POTY – Kyle Rogers  MMA – Anthony Philipeck  SOTY – Mike Allen.

COLIN RODEN MEMORIAL TROPHY- (Team of the Year) – 2003/2004. U/7s Adam Corker U/8s Charles Hanratty U/9s Jake Kenny U/10s Jake Partington U/11s Luke Scully U/12s Zak Fitzgerald U13s Jake Hardman U/14s Andy Daley U/15s Gareth Caldwell U/16s Alex Brogan. MANAGER OF THE YEAR – Shane Flanagan.

Details of 2004 6-a-side Tournament. Under 7s Winners – Walshaw Sports Runners Up – Boothstown Brazilians. Under 8s Winners – Accrington Stanley R/U – Swinton Boys. Under 9s Winners – CMB Juniors R/U – North Walkden Falcons. Under 10s Winners – Cougars JFC R/U – Prestwich Heys. Under 11s Winners – Failsworth Dynamos (A) R/U – Failsworth Dynamos (B). Under 12s Winners – Juno United R/U – Langworthy Juniors. Under 13s Winners – Moston Juniors R/U – Moorside Rangers. Under 14s Winners – Eagley Youth R/U – Urmston Meadowside. Under 15s Winners – Beechfield United R/U – Hindsford Bandits. (29/5/2004 & 30/5/2004 & 5/6/2004)

An Evening with David White the former Manchester City, Leeds United and Sheffield United player took place at the Monton House Hotel on Friday 18th June 2004. On the agenda was a Questions and Answers section involving David himself, Sports Quiz, Memorabilia Auction plus Refreshment’s and Hot Pot Supper. It was announced that David White would take up his role as Beechfield United’s Honorary President for the start of the 2004/2005 season.

Beechfield United FC were Manchester FA Development Club of the Year 2003/2004 and Greater Manchester Sports Club of the Year 2004.