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Substitute Steve Ellison’s 85th minute strike earned Salford Beechfield United a 3-3 draw with Heywood Town in their first game of the new Lancashire and Cheshire League Premier Division season. United led 2-0 via debutants Ross Foley and Jason Smith but Butterworth pulled a goal back for the home side just before the interval. Poor defending by United allowed Sherlock to level the scores and Sturdley put Town in front in the 77th minute. However Ellison rescued United when he equalised following a corner. (28/8/2004)

The City of Salford Soccer League and Lancashire Amateur Football League season’s officially kicked-off on Saturday 4th September 2004. Highlights from the opening day were :- Beechy Under 9s Storm made a winning start following their home game against neighbours Moorside Rangers Blue. Goals from Zak Asif (2) Joseph Dyson (2) Mason Shields and Harry Dolan secured a 6-0 victory. Charles Hanratty and Ben Gordon were the goalscorers for the Under 9s Tornados who drew 2-2 with Langworthy Juniors. The Under 10s Tornados beat Swinton Spartans 3-2 courtesy of goals by Ryan Liston (2) and Jake Vaughan. At home to Peel United the Under 11s beat Peel United 4-3 thanks to goals from Nathan Sands-Filer (2) Mark Raymond and Jake Howcroft. In the Senior Section Matt Little and Anthony Weall scored the goals for the 1st Team who enjoyed a 2-0 home win over Heaton Mersey. The 2nd Team went down 3-1 to Old Ashtonians. Kev Bailey netted the consolation goal. Away at Whalley Range the 3rd Team kicked-off their season with a 4-3 victory thanks to goals from Lee Camilleri (2) and Scott Fisher (2).

Beechy Under 11s cruised to an emphatic 11-1 win in midweek against Monton Amateurs. On target were Samuel Wiseman (3) Mark Raymond (2) Jake Howcroft (2) Billy Fisher (2) Nathan Sands-Filer and Jacob Jenks. (15/9/2004) Four days later goals from Mark Raymond and Samuel Wiseman secured United a 2-0 victory over Middleton Colts in the Preliminary Round of the MCFA Youth Cup.

In the North Bury Junior League the Under 13s staged a superb comeback to win 4-3 at Puma Hawks. Liam Daly (2) Tim McQueeney and James Smith netted after the lads had trailed 3-0. (9/10/2004)

Four of  United’s Junior Section team’s were involved in Round 2 of the Manchester FA Youth Cup. The Under 12s who were drawn at home against Stretford Victoria scored goal’s via Daniel Kelly and John O’Callaghan but United went out of the competition after suffering a 3-2 defeat. Goals by Daniel Corker (4) Rob Lowe (2) Daniel Pennington (2) and Sam Cullen earned the Under 14s an emphatic 9-2 home victory against Ashton United Sports Club. There was no joy for the Under 15s at Woodbank FC. Andy Daley and Luke Martin were on target but United lost the tie 4-2. The Under 16s celebrated after beating Timperley Villa 5-2 away thanks to a superb all-round performance and goals by Scott Morton (2) Matthew Pithers, Jamie Royle and Liam Cooper. (4/12/2004)

On Christmas Eve 2004 Danny Livesey signed for Carlisle United, who were then in the Football League Conference.

Following a four week break due to bad weather and Xmas/New Year holidays normal service was resumed on the 15th January 2005. Ashley Sykes was an hat-trick hero for the Under 9s Tornados who beat Moorside Blue 3-0. The Under 10s Storm played a Friendly Match against Salford Juniors and were worthy 4-1 winners thanks to goals from Aaron Drummond (2) Matt Holloway and Callum Howells. A solitary goal by Thomas Standen gave the Under 13s a 1-0 home victory over North Walkden.

Despite going a goal down United’s Youth Team quickly got into their rhythm and gave a superb display of attacking play and clinical finishing against Benchill Celtic. Tom Staff (3) Ryan Farrelly (2) Pat Fitzpatrick, Rob Monaghan, Brad Loughrey and Kyle Rogers were on target as Beechy cruised to a emphatic 9-1 win. (06/02/2005)

Producing a first-class performance in the North Bury Junior Football League were the Under 12s who retainded third place in the Section B table after they beat Dunscar JFC 6-0. Matthew Waite (3) Daniel McLoughlin, Matthew Heywood and John O’Callaghan scored the goals. (26/2/2005)

United’s 2nd Team took their unbeaten run to eight games when they enjoyed a 1-0 win over South Manchester. It was Martin Blackshaw who guaranteed victory with a first half spot-kick and helped Beechy continue they climb up the L&C League’s Division A table. Also claiming a 1-0 success were the 3rd Team who remained in second place in Division E. In the second half it was a great run by Darren Bates which set-up the opportunity for Scott Fisher to score the winner against Old Stretfordians. (12/03/2005)

Beechfield United’s 1st Team enjoyed a 4-1 home winover Oldham Albion that guaranteed them runner’s-up spot in the Premier Division of the Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur Football League. Jason Smith, Steve Ellison, Anthony Weall and Neil McLoughlin (penalty) got the goals. (Team Manager – Jim Rice) (11/5/2205)

United’s Premier Division record was as follows P.26 W.16 L.7 D 3 F72 A 42 PTS 55 Beechfield United 2nd team finished in sixth place in Division A while the A team secured 3rd place in Division E.

United’s 2nd Team lost 3-1 to Denton Town in the final of the Wray Cup. Nathan Adayfio scored Beechy’s consolation goal. (Team Manager – Ged Goodwin)

In the Lennox Cup final (Bury and Radcliffe Junior League) the Under 15s found themselves being the victim of some poor refereeing decisions and were beaten 3-1 by Walshaw Sports. United’s goalscorer was Callum Wilkinson while Tom Tootal was voted Man of the Match. (Team Manager – Andy Wilson)

Rob Monaghan (5) Tom Staff (4) Ryan Farrelly (2) Mike Allen, John Hinds and Kyle Rogers scored the goals for the Youth Team (U17s) who ended their championship winning season in the Timperley and District Junior League with a 14-0 victory over Timperley Villa. (08/05/2005) (Team Manager – Brendan Loughrey/Assistant Manager – Dave Allen)

Details of 2005 6-a-side Tournament. Under 8s Winners – Boothstown Brazilians Runners-Up – Medlock Rangers. Under 9s Winners – Medlock Rangers R/U – Bolton BSS. Under 10s Winners – North Walkden R/U – Cadishead JFC. Under 11s Winners – Heywood Boys R/U – Stretford Victoria. Under 12s Winners – De La Salle R/U – Mosley Common. Under 13s Winners – Juno United R/U – Moorside Rangers. Under 14s Winners – Reddish Vulcans R/U – Bowerham Bombers. Under 15s Winners – De La Salle R/U – Moorside Rangers.

Early in May 2005 Beechfield United Under 10s enjoyed a trip to Manchester FA headquarters where they met Rio Ferdinand who passed on a few tips, signed souvenirs and had his picture taken with the players who also had an innocent kickabout with Rio.

The event was set up by the FA to reward Beechfield United for becoming a Charter Standard Development Club.

The Senior Section Presentation Evening took place on Friday 20th May 2005. An array of top-class trophies went to :- 1st Team – PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Andy Ferris  PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Steve Smith  MANAGERS MERIT AWARD – Anthony Weall  2nd Team – POTY – Martin Blackshaw  PPOTY – Simon Taylor  MMA – David Walker  3rd Team – POTY – Andrew Kelly  PPOTY – Darren Bates  MMA – Bob Tompkins  Youth Team – POTY – Ryan Farrelly PPOTY – Daniel Eckersley  MMA – Pat Fitzpatrick  BEECHFIELD UNITED SENIOR CUP AWARD – (Joint) David Walker & Stuart Wharton.

In June 2005 an array of first class trophies were handed out at the Mini-Soccer Presentation held at the Reebok Stadium. Every player who represented the club last season received a trophy. The major award winners in each age group were as follows :- U/7s Storm PLAYER OF THE YEAR – William Davidson  SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR  - Oliver Quinn  MANAGER’S MERIT AWARD – Ben Oldroyd  U/7s Tornado POTY – Louis Duff  SOTY – Reece Bowker  MMA – Ben Lockett  U/8s Storm POTY – Kane Rowley  SOTY – George Sunter  MMA – Joseph Crossley  U/8s Tornado POTY – Chloe Dickinson  SOTY – Billy Hendry  MMA – Cameron Cooper  U/9s Storm POTY – Harry Dolan  SOTY – Natham Hamer  MMA – Sam Watton-O’Brien  U/9s Tornado  POTY – Alex Walker  SOTY – Christian Hancock  MMA – Daniel Melody  U/10s Storm  POTY – Matt Holloway  SOTY – Daniel Dunn  MMA – Jordan Kirkland  U/10s Tornado  POTY – Michael Cottrill  SOTY – Chris Davenport  MMA – Ryan Liston.  DEVELOPMENT AWARD – Joseph Watton-O’Brien.  BARRY SALISBURY AWARD – Keith Long.

Seven days later it was the Junior Section Presentation Event. U/11s PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Ryan Smyth  SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR – Nathan Youd MANAGER’S MERIT AWARD – Daniel Rigby  U/12s  POTY – Daniel McLoughlin  SOTY – Ryan Morris  MMA – Anthony Atkinson  U/13s  POTY – Ben Rothwell  SOTY – James Smith  MMA – James Wright  U/14s  POTY – Rob Lowe  SOTY – Scott Ramage  MMA – Chris Ferris  U/15s  POTY – Luke Martin  SOTY – Stephen Evans  MMA – Andrew Lord  U/16s  POTY – Ryan Kelly  SOTY – Ian Smalley  MMA – Chris Ford.  5 Year Service Awards – Nathan Sands-Filer, Billy Fisher, Jacob Jenks, Anthony Atkinson, Andy Parker, Ben Rothwell, James Wright and James Smith. 10 YEAR SERVICE AWARD – Gareth Caldwell. Bridgford  Shield (Team of the Year) U/12s. COLIN RODEN MEMORIAL TROPHY – (Team of the Year) – U/7s – Lewis Rigby U/8s – Jack Berry U/9s – Zak Mather U/10s – Liam Parker U/11s – Samuel Wiseman U/12s – Wade Meechan U/13s – Lewis Brooks U/14s – Gary Bethel U/15s – Austin Tunnicliffe U/16s Jamie Royle. MANAGER OF THE YEAR – Tommy McLoughlin.

Beechfield United FC were Salford Sports Council Club of the Year 2004/2005 and were finalists at the North West – Sport England Club of the Year Awards 2005.