In their build-up to the 2010/2011 season Beechfield United’s First Team have recently been involved in three Friendly Game’s. A stunning performance at home especially in the first half against West Didsbury/Chorlton guaranteed a fully deserved 2-1 win. Luke Mather and Danny Rowcroft got the goals and Mike Leach was voted Man of the Match.
Then in midweek United lost 1-0 to Eccles Sunday League outfit Weaste FC. Player of the Match was central defender Tim Taylor.
But United quickly returned to winning ways when they produce an awesome display away at Bedians FC a team from the Lancashire and Cheshire League. Man of the Match David Leach (2) Mike Leach and Trevor Walsh fired in the goals as Beechy enjoyed a 4-1 victory.
The Reserves looked highly impressive in their Friendly Match with Salford Victoria. But despite creating the better football United who led 2-0 and 4-3 were forced to settle for a 4-4 draw. The goals came via Gareth Mooney (2) 1penalty, David Leach and M-O-M Tony Weall. But seven days later United lost 2-0 away to a Bedians XI. Richard Farnie was the team’s Best Player.
United’s Saturday Morning team gave a classy and dynamic performance at home to Redvales and Warthfold Metro. In a totally one-sided friendly United who led 6-0 at half time eventually cruised to an emphatic 8-0 victory. Goalscorers were Wes Pierce (3) Dean Quinn (2) Roy Owen, Stephen Evans and Ben Donohue while Chris Lucas had a superb game at the heart of the defence.