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United kept a another clean sheet when they neat Manton Wanderers 6-0 at home. In this Manchester Saturday Morning League Division 1 fixture Beechy were slightly disappointed because they had enjoyed a greater share of the ball but were only 1-0 up at half-time via a goal by Mark Carney.  A few tactical changes were made by Manager Graham Rothwell and Assistant Jim Walsh and United suddenly fired on all cylinders in the second half and Manton Wanderers had no answer to United’s all-round strength and ability. Roy Owen (2) Wes Pierce (2) and Phil Heyworth added further goal’s but United should really have hit double figures. (5/11/2011)

Three vital points were secured following a 2-0 victory over Smedley Rangers. At Salford Sports Village conditions were perfect for football and both teams quickly found their rhythm as they moved the ball about with both speed and accuracy on the artifical surface. Man of the Match Daniel Eckersley foiled promising attacks by Smedley Rangers on at least five occasion’s as the visitors grew in confidence. Following a goalless first half Beechy made the vital breakthrough after 51 minute’s when Roy Owen and Phil Heyworth were involved in a brilliant move that ended with Kyle Wray finding the net from close range. Play continued to move rapidly from end-to-end then in 67th minute the referee awarded Smedley Rangers a dubious penalty but their No 5 saw his spot-kick hit the post. United’s defence survived a few anxious moments before the second goal arrived on 78 minutes courtesy of an exchange of quick passes between Owen and Wes Pierce and is was the latter who displayed great skill as he cleverly took the ball past the keeper before producing a perfect finish. (12/11/2011)

After a poor first-half performance against Torpedo Chorlton a below-par United trailed 1-0 at the break but they quickly got their act together and dominated the second forty five minutes. In the second period Beechy who won the match 3-2 created some excellent attacking football and Mike Heyworth equalised from the penalty spot then thanks to a well executed half-volley Wes Pierce added the goal number two and Mike Heyworth made it 3-1. Torpedo Chorlton grabbed their second goal in stoppage time. Voted Man of the Match was Full Back Andy Lord. (19/11/2011)

No excuses were offered by Manager Graham Rothwell after United lost 6-0 away to Brushes Rangers Spartak. (26/11/2011)

Thankfully United quickly returned to winning ways when they beat HBC Villa 7-2. Beechy made a whirlwind start taking the lead in less than twenty seconds and were 4-0 up at half-time. In the second half  HBC Villa scored two goal’s totally against the run of play but United were always in control and collected three easy points. Mark Carney received the Man of the Match Award while the goals came via Phil Heyworth (2) Mike Heyworth, Kyle Wray, Wes Pierce, Dave Harrison and Dean Quinn. (3/12/2011) Currently United occupy third spot in the Division 1 table.

Beechy moved up to second place following a 1-0 home win over Brownley Albion. But United were less than impressive and were guilty of casually wasting possession throughout the contest. The visitors keeper made several outstanding saves especially in the first half but he was beaten in the 51st minute when Phil Heyworth produced a neat piece of skill with the ball before hammering it into the net from about 25 yards. Both Chris Lucas and Daniel Eckersley were outstanding in defence but it was the latter who was voted Man of the Match. (10/12/2011)

A poor performance at Brownley Albion resulted in a 3-0 defeat for a below-par United outfit. It was only during the latter stages of the contest that Beechy created any real scoring chances and with a bit more luck they could have forced a draw. (10/9/2011)

In the match verses Chadderton FC United were guilty of far too many defensive lapses and were beaten 5-1 at Salford Sports Village. United’s stand-in keeper Mike Heyworth gave a fine performance and brother Phil scored the consolation goal. (17/9/2011)

Beechy got back to winning ways when they beat Gorse Hill Athletic 3-2 away but they did it the hard way coming back from two goals down. A superb second half display was crowned by a hat-trick from Man of the Match Mike Heyworth. (24/9/2011)

Heatwave conditions on 1/10/2011 failed to ruin an entertaining game with Torpedo Chorlton who have always been tough opponents. United who won the match 3-1 went infront in the 16th minute when Mike Heyworth produced a mazy dribble down the right flank and his low cross was deflected into the net by the visitors centre half. Torpedo Chorlton’s No 10 wasted several easy chances to equalise during the remainder of the first half. The second half was only three minutes when Beechy led 2-0 after clever play by Roy Owen set up Mark Carney and United’s youngest player raced clear before easily going past the keeper and tapping the ball into the empty net. A better period of constructive football from Torpedo Chorlton produced dividends when their centre forward reduced the arrears in the 57th minute. But United quickly regained control and were guaranteed the three points courtesy of a brilliant finish by Roy Owen.

Hewlett FC offered little resistance and United earned themselves an easy 3-0 away victory. Mike Heyworth gave Beechy the lead via a powerful header then taking full advantage of a defensive error was Wes Pierce who created both time and space before finding the net for the second goal. United relaxed their grip on the match in the second period but Hewlett FC never threatened to cause an upset. Michael Hay completed the scoring when he collected a rebound off the keeper and scored from close range. (8/10/2011)

United made it four successive victories via a 5-0 home win over Fielden Park. The only goal in the first half arrived when Roy Owen met a cross from Dean King brought the ball under control on his chest and produced a cool and accurate finish. Early in the second half Mike Heyworth put United 2-0 up then Roy Owen was on target again with the third goal. Fielden Park did manage to launch several decent counter attacks but United’s defence that included the impressive Andy Lord never looked threatened. Wes Pierce and Mike Heyworth scored goals four and five and Manager Graham Rothwell joined in the action for fifteen minutes. (15/10/2011)

Despite having to play for almost 75 minutes with only ten men following a red card incident Beechy beat Manchester Medics 3-1 away. Central defender Wayne Davies headed United into an early lead and once they had been reduced to ten players they reverted to a 4-4-1 system. Dean Quinn netted the second goal then full back Andy Lord added added number three putting United well on top at the interval. Manchester Medics began the second period looking more determined but they rarely matched United workrate and committment. The home side scored their consolation goal in the 73rd minute. Man of the Match was Dave Harrison. (22/10/2011)

In the CFFL Shield final United looked disorganised straight from the kick-off and Chadderton FC dominated possession for almost twenty minutes. They took the lead when United’s defence failed to deal with an inswinging corner and Chadderton’s No 8 had the easy chance of hitting the target from about ten yards.

United keeper Dan Lee made a couple of fine saves just before Beechy got a scrappy equalising goal in the 34th minute. Following a corner a goalmouth scramble developed and an attempted clearance hit Wayne Davies in the chest and the ball rolled into the net. But the joy was short lived because just three minutes later Chadderton regained the lead and once again United were guilty of some poor defending.

As the second half developed United enjoyed more of the ball but failed to show enough conviction until they grabbed a second equaliser on 56minutes. It was substitute Dean Quinn who did the hard work getting the ball under control and supplying a brilliant pass that sent Roy Owen racing clear and he made goalscoring look easy with a decisive left footed finish.

United continued to conceded far too many unnecessary free kick’s and Chadderton always looked dangerous when they delivered high crosses deep into the penalty area but central defenders Davies and Chris Lucas stood firm and made several important headed clearances. The winning goal arrived in the 78th minute when the ball was moved quickly down the right flank and Gareth Burns curled it towards the far post where the unmarked Roy Owen headed it past the keeper from about five yards.

As expected Chadderton created a late attacking surge and had a couple of decent chances  as they looked to force extra time but United survived a tense last ten minutes and at the final whistle both teams received generous applause from a decent size crowd. The players were presented with their individual trophies and the league committee’s Man of the Match Award went to Roy Owen.

In the first of three recent fixtures Beechy easily secured their spot in the MEN Cup semi-final’s thanks to an emphatic 9-1 win over Redvales and Warthfold Metro. The goals came via Phil Heyworth (3) Man of the Match Gareth Burns (2) Dean Quinn (2) Wes Pierce and Andy Lord.

Then Phil Heyworth achieved his second successive hat-trick when United beat Worsley Town 8-0 in the CFFL Shield. Also on target were Mike Heyworth (2) Dean King, Roy Owen and Wes Pierce. Throughout the contest United produced some brilliant attacking football on the 3G Astroturf Pitch at Salford Sports Village.

A narrow 1-0 victory against West Didsbury restored United as favourites for the Second Division title. On a poor pitch the match proved to be a scrappy affair but Beechy were always the better side and their winning goal arrived in the 26th minute courtesy of a superbly executed free kick by Dean Quinn.

Throughout the second half West Didsbury fought hard for an equaliser but they failed to create any clear-cut chances and simply ran out of ideas during the latter stages. United’s Man of the Match was Andy Lord.

After making a sluggish start United went ahead in the 21st minute and led 2-0 seven minutes later courtesy of two goals by Trevor Walsh and the Wilmslow Albion defence faced immense pressure as Beechy dominated possession. The visitors who had created only a few worthwhile attacks somehow managed to get a goal back shortly before half time.

United quickly regained control as the second half developed and added goal number three via David Leach and when Gareth Mooney’s brilliant goal made it 4-1 after 58 minutes a comeback by Wilmslow Albion appeared to be rather remote. But without warning United became complacent and relaxed their grip on the match and suddenly Wilmslow Albion started to play with more freedom and belief.

Following a corner they scored their second goal after United were guilty of some woeful defending and the alarm bells started to ring when Wilmslow Albion made it 4-3 in the 84th minute. United survived a tense last few minutes and collected three valuable points. Man of the Match was Neil Lancaster while both Tim Taylor and Steve Erskine played well throughout.

The Reserves who drew 3-3 with Royton Town (A) almost tasted a rare victory after leading 3-0 at the interval thanks to goals from Gary Wallis, Steven Griffiths and James Brierley. United produced some brilliant football in the first half of this Division 3 fixture but as the heavy pitch began to deteriorate in the second half their quick and accurate passing game became less effective.

Royton Town who had reverted to using the long ball tactic started to reap the rewards when they scored three goals in quick succession but they were lucky to draw this match after being outplayed by United for long periods. United’s Man of the Match Award went to Lee Buckley.

The Saturday Morning Open Age team returned to winning ways after their away game at Chadderton FC. Following two successive home defeats a 1-0 victory gave United an eight point lead at the top of Manchester Saturday Morning League’s Second Division.

In a highly competitive encounter Chadderton FC looked the better side in the first half but United dominated the second period and Dean Quinn was on target with the match winning goal. Keeper Dan Lee had a superb game but it was full back Andy Lord who was voted Man of the Match.

Worsley Town began the second half looking full of confidence but they  received a further setback when Wes Pierce completed his hat-trick as he put United 4-1 ahead. The three points looked to be guaranteed but United obviously didn’t anticipate such a determined fightback from the home team.

An own goal made it 4-2 and after Worsley Town had scored their third goal United had some serious defending to do in the last ten minutes.

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.