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Beechfield United’s 1st team were back in action following a six week lay-off and they celebrated the start of the new year with a 4-3 home win over Wilmslow Albion. This latest victory kept United in fourth place in Division 1 of the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester Football League. Read more…

United’s Reserve team suffered another defeat in the Bridgewater Office Supplies Manchester League when they lost 2-0 at home to Wythenshawe Amateurs Reserves. Currently United occupy next to bottom place in Division 3 with just five points after eleven games played. Almost all other fixtures in the league were postponed but there were no problem’s at Salford Sports Village where United’s 3G Astroturf Pitch provided the team’s with a perfect playing surface.

Wythenshawe Amateurs who produced some superb football throughout the match made a confident start and had the luxury of taking the lead in the 8th minute. Following a corner United were guilty of some woeful defending allowing the visitors No 7 an easy headed goal from about 10 yards. United struggled to contain their talented opponents and stand-in keeper Lee Wallis made at least five great saves in quick succession.

Chances of an equaliser for Beechy were rare and shots from distance by Steve Erskine, James Brierley and Andrew Traverse all drifted wide of the target. Knowing they needed an improved performance United briefly showed better attacking idea’s early in the second half but they continually failed to find the end product after creating some easy chances.

Slightly against the run of play Wythenshawe Amateurs were gifted their second goal when several United defenders were given the opportunity to clear the ball out of the danger zone but somehow following a goalmouth scramble it ended up in the back of the net. Another three outstanding saves by keeper and Man of the Match Lee Wallis during the last fifteen minutes made sure United didn’t suffer a heavier defeat.

Beechfield United’s First Team saw their ten match unbeaten run end in dramatic fashion when they went down 3-2 away to Chapel Town in the Murray Shield. United went out of the competition at the 1st Round stage when Chapel Town grabbed what proved to be the winning goal in the first period of extra time. Read more…

United’s Reserves have recently found life difficult in Manchester Football League’s Division 2. They made a decent start to the season with one victory and two draws in their first three games but following five successive defeats they find themselves occupying next to bottom place in the table.

Forced team changes each week have been a major problem but in three of the last five games United have played well and only lost by the odd goal. Goals by Lee Ashworth and James Brierley were scant reward for United who narrowly lost 3-2 to Wythenshawe Town Reserves. Gary Wallis and Luke Johnston shared the Man of the Match Award.

Following some woeful defending United went down 4-3 at Wythenshawe Amateurs Reserves. Beechy worked hard throughout and found equalising goals on three occasion’s via Gary Wallis (2) and James Brierley and looked certain to earn a valuable point but the home side snatched victory with virtually the last kick of the match.

In the away game verses West Didsbury Reserves goals by Steve Crowe and Gary Wallis had twice given United the lead in the first half but the home side led 3-2 at the break and eventually claimed a 6-2 runaway success.

A much improved display against Dukinfield Town Reserves  failed to produce a much needed victory. United were a goal down in less than five minutes and trailed 2-0 at half time. Despite playing some brilliant football throughout  the second half  United’s only consolation arrived when James Brierley scored from the penalty spot. Man of the Match was Lee Buckley.

Once again poor defending was to blame when United slumped to a 6-1away defeat to Manchester Gregorians. In the first half four goals were conceded following set-pieces and United never recovered from the set-back. James Brierley was voted Man of the Match and Kyle McPhee got the only goal.

Turning their attention to the Manchester Challenge Trophy Beechfield United’s First Team met local rivals Salford Victoria in Round One of the competition. The match played on the 3G Astroturf Pitch at Salford Sports Village was slightly boring at times but United did create moments of quality football and deserved their 3-0 victory.

Both teams wasted possession in the early stages and scoring chances were few and far between. United finally made the breakthrough in the 19th minute when Steve Erskine engineered the move with a well delivered long ball downfield. Despite an accomplished performance the Salford Victoria No5 was caught napping  just outside the area allowing Trevor Walsh the luxury of an easy and decisive finish for the opening goal.

Salford Victoria went in search of an instant equalising goal but they continually found United’s defence in a less than generous mood and after Beechy had a goal ruled out for offside the remainder of the first half was ruined by a combination of offside decision’s and petty fouls.

The second period was slightly more entertaining and briefly Salford Victoria looked the better team until United edged 2-0 ahead thanks a quick counter attack down the left flank. Trevor Walsh was given both time and space to set-up David Leach who’s low right foot drive was half stopped by the keeper but the ball eventually rolled into the net.

Once again Salford Victoria displayed some good attacking ideas and United keeper and Man of the Match Paul Bentley made a couple of fine reflex saves just before substitute Gareth Mooney made sure of victory when he scored the third goal about seven minutes from the end.

United’s Open Age Team who play in the Manchester Saturday Morning League went back to the top of Division 2 after a 5-0 away win over Intermancunia FC. The match was ruined by far too many stoppages but United were always in control and new keeper Daniel Lee was virtually a spectator throughout. Goals by Man of the Match Roy Owen (2) Wes Pierce, Chris Lucas and Dean Quinn guaranteed the victory and stretched United’s winning streak to five games.

After seven Manchester Football League fixtures Beechfield United’s 1st Team remain unbeaten and currently occupy fourth place in the Division One table. So far this season United have shown a high level of consistency away from home and this was clearly evident in the 3-0 victory over Elton Vale and a 3-1 win at Rochdale Sacred Heart. Read more…

United’s 1st team met Fives Athletic for the second time within fourteen days and following a brilliant performance celebrated a  Manchester Football League Division One winning double over their local rivals. United had struggled to win the previous encounter 1-0 but there were no problems on this occasion as they cruised to a comfortable 4-0 away victory. Read more…

The open age team who play in the Manchester Saturday Morning League were 4-3 winners away at Worsley Town. Read more…

Beechfield United Reserves also drew 2-2 following their Division 3 home game against Chapel Town Reserves. Despite having to make a few personal changes United still fielded a strong team and they made a positive start to the contest.

Beechy outplayed the visitors during the early stages and they were disappointed when Chapel Town took the lead just after the half hour mark. But thanks to a fine opportunists goal scored by James Brierley United were soon back on level terms.

As the second half developed there were good performances from Steven Griffiths, Stephen Davidson and Man of the Match Dave Simmons and on 65 minutes United went 2-1 up courtesy of substitute Mike Banwo. Both teams continued to play at a high tempo and a brilliant solo run and quality finish by Chapel Town’s No10  made it 2-2 in the 77th minute.