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Macclesfield make a royal appointment with Steve King

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:55:40 -0000

It should have been one of the proudest days of Steve King’s managerial career.

But the new man at the helm of Macclesfield Town comes to the Moss Rose under a cloud of controversy, with vice-chairman Andy Scott stepping down.

Macclesfield Town release 16 first-teamers

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:55:39 -0000

The new era at Macclesfield is under way with 16 senior first-team players released.

The club’s retained list – unveiled on Monday –may have disheartened many fans, with popular midfielders Lewis Chalmers and Matty Hamshaw among those leaving the Moss Rose.

Andy Scott: Leaving Macclesfield Town breaks my heart

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:55:37 -0000

Andy Scott has spoken out about his decision to step down as Macclesfield Town vice-chairman.

Steve King was this week appointed the new Town boss and differing opinions between board members and the owners over the appointment have contributed to Mr Scott tendering his resignation.

Steve King takes the reins as Macclesfield chief walks out

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:47:55 -0000

Macclesfield have sailed into more stormy waters, with the appointment of a new manager prompting a board walkout.

Glyn Chamberlain leaves Macclesfield Town

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:25:36 -0000

Glyn Chamberlain says he's sorry to be leaving Macclesfield but Gary Simpson's lieutenant hopes the Silkmen can return to the Football League without him.

Macclesfield down and out as trapdoor finally slams shut

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:08:46 -0000

After 15 years of fighting the odds, scrapping for survival and generally defying their critics, Macclesfield have finally fallen through the Football League trapdoor.

Uncertain times but Macclesfield Town can bounce back

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:55:10 -0000

Glyn Chamberlain says that Macclesfield Town can return to the Football League but predicts a tough time for the incoming manager.

Macc finally lost their battle against the drop this season and while chairman Mike Rance, vice chairman Andy Scott and the board of directors consider the mounting number of applications to take over, Chamberlain says the new man must be under no illusions as to the task facing him.

Hard times ahead as Macclesfield Town centre of excellence shuts

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:55:08 -0000

Macclesfield's decision to close its centre of excellence will have a catastrophic effect on the future of the Silkmen, says the man who’s seen a fine crop of talented youngsters go on to better things.

Mick Holgate’s 14-year association with the Silkmen looks set to come to an end following Macc’s relegation to the Blue Square Bet Premier.

Macclesfield drop out with final loss

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:22:00 -0000

Stand-in boss Glyn Chamberlain was heartened by the attitude of his players despite a final-day defeat at Southend.

Southend United 2 Macclesfield Town 0

Sat, 05 May 2012 16:54:54 -0000

Macclesfield's last game in the Football League ended in defeat on the south coast.

Macclesfield Town relegation - have your say!

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:53:49 -0000

Macclesfield Town will end a 15-year spell in the Football League on Saturday when they travel to Southend - and we'd like your thoughts on the Silkmen's relegation.

Sad Sam Wedgbury says sorry in wake of Macclesfield demise

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:56:07 -0000

Devastated Sam Wedgbury has apologised for Macclesfield’s relegation from the Football League, writes Mike Glendinning.

Brian Horton confirms Macclesfield exit

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:26:34 -0000

After Macclesfield's failed great escape bid, temporary manager Brian Horton has left the club ahead of their final swansong at Southend.

Brian Horton leaves Macclesfield Town

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:29:19 -0000

Brian Horton has parted company with Macclesfield Town by mutual agreement after failing to save the club from npower League Two relegation.

Macclesfield Town finally lose fight

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:29:49 -0000

Brian Horton pointed to the absence of one of football’s most precious commodities as the reason Macclesfield finally succumbed to the drop.

Macclesfield Town 0 Burton Albion 2: Macclesfield relegated

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:00:26 -0000

Macclesfield Town's Football League adventure is over. Burton Albion's 2-0 win, added to wins for relegation rivals Barnet and Hereford, sent Macc tumbling through the trap door.

Macclesfield hit rock bottom in drop fight

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:32:52 -0000

A nerve-jangling couple of weeks are in store for Macclesfield and their fans after defeat at Bradford put them firmly in bottom spot.

Bradford City 1 Macclesfield Town 0

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:22:34 -0000

Macclesfield sank to the bottom of the league after a poor spectacle at Bradford. Still without a win this year, Brian Horton's side rarely troubled Bantams' keeper Matt Duke and hit 24th in League Two after Hereford's draw with Northampton.

Macclesfield Town boss Brian Horton steeling himself for three cup finals

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:52:00 -0000

Brian Horton is steeling himself for a fight to the finish at Macclesfield Town.

Macclesfield Town 2 Crewe Alexandra 2

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:08:24 -0000

Former Crewe man Colin Daniel gave Macclesfield a lifeline in their fight for survival with a vital strike.

Macclesfield Town FC v Crewe Alexandra FC: League Two preview

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:17:44 -0000

Unusually, second-bottom club Macclesfield Town will be hoping they're overtaken in the table tonight.

Silkmen will fight to the end to beat the drop

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:55:42 -0000

Hope still remains in Macclesfield’s fight for Football League status despite no points from two defeats in the Easter programme.

Losses to Shrewsbury on Good Friday and at Port Vale three days later, means Macc are in need of a minor miracle if they are to rise up the table.

Ben Futcher: Survival is a must, it’s a matter of personal pride

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:55:38 -0000

Defender Ben Futcher remains insistent that survival is still a possibility for Macclesfield Town, and that he and his team mates are staying confident.

And big Ben knows that he and the rest of the squad will scrap every inch of the way, since no one wants a relegation on their record.

Port Vale 1 Macclesfield Town 0

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:51:50 -0000

Brian Horton's return to Port Vale ended in frustration after Macclesfield Town fell to another devastating defeat.

Macclesfield Town vow to keep up the fight

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:52:43 -0000

Brian Horton insists he and his players will fight for survival until the bitter end.

Macclesfield 1 Shrewsbury 3

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:43:24 -0000

Macclesfield Town's troubles worsened with a miserable home defeat to Shrewsbury.

Macclesfield Town looking for an Easter miracle

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:31:48 -0000

There's no getting away from it – Macclesfield’s League existence is in grave danger.

We’ve made it hard for ourselves: Horton

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:55:05 -0000

Ahead of a massive weekend in Macclesfield Town’s history, manager Brian Horton is desperate for his new charges to stop giving themselves a mountain to climb.

Defeat at Gillingham left Macc three points behind third-bottom Barnet and, with matches against Shrewsbury and Port Vale to come, Horton is aiming for a maximum six-point return from the Easter weekend.

Gillingham 2 Macclesfield 0

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:07:33 -0000

Macclesfield's hopes of League Two survival suffered another blow with defeat at play-off chasing Gillingham.

Macclesfield Town in the mire but Brian Horton is confident

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:57:35 -0000

Macclesfield Town are now playing catch-up in the race to avoid the drop. Although they had to be satisfied with a point on Friday night they were overtaken by Dagenham and Redbridge’s victory over Accrington Stanley the following day.

Brian Horton’s men now have to make up ground on their rivals if they are to extend the club’s Football League stay.

Nat Brown: We’ve got to hold our nerve

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:55:38 -0000

Nat Brown insists there’s no need to push the panic button just yet. Macclesfield may be second-bottom and still searching for their first win of 2012, but the big centre-back puts the current anxiety in the squad down to fear of failure.

"In the first half against Barnet we were on top but the lads seemed to get nervous in the second half," said the 30-year-old.

Connolly Trots back to Bolton

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:55:36 -0000

On-loan defender Mark Connolly has returned to Bolton Wanderers after making seven appearances in his one-month stay.

The 20-year-old made his debut for the club against Oxford United, a game that ended Macc’s 2012 losing streak.

Party on the Pitch is cancelled

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:55:35 -0000

Macclesfield Town have dropped one of this summer’s Diamond Jubilee outdoor events.

The club had hoped to produce two events over the June Bank Holiday weekend, Proms on the Pitch and Party on the Pitch. However, with the club needing to focus on escaping the drop, the Party on the Pitch has had to be cancelled.

Horton very happy to be back in the hot seat

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:55:34 -0000

Brian Horton admits he loves being back in football management – despite the uphill task he faces at Macclesfield.

After the club’s former boss answered the Silkmen’s SOS his whirlwind week ended with him notching up the first point since his return.

Macclesfield Town 0 Barnet 0

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:57:12 -0000

Macclesfield Town are still desperately hunting their first victory of the year.
Newly-installed manager Brian Horton made his return to the Moss Rose and, although Macclesfield took a point from their relegation rivals Barnet, it could have been worse had the visitors’ finishing been more lethal.