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Warrington Town 4 Salford City 2

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:56:02 -0000

Salford manager Rhodri Giggs was left disappointed by his side’s showing on Saturday as they lost at Warrington Town’s Cantilever Park stadium.

The Ammies have taken just two points from their Evo-Stik League First Division North fixtures since Christmas and Giggs must go back to the drawing board if the club’s play-off ambitions are to be revived.

Newton closing the gap on leaders Irlam Steel

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:56:06 -0000

The Lancashire and Cheshire League Premier Division managed to beat the weather with five of the seven scheduled games being played and leaders Spurley Hey kept up the pace with a comfortable 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Hooley Bridge Celtic.

But reigning champions Whalley Range retained their unbeaten record and stay seven points adrift of Hey with five games in hand as they beat Old Stretfordians 3-1.

Salford City 2 Bamber Bridge 2

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:56:03 -0000

Salford City’s uneven start to the New Year continued on Saturday when 10-man Bamber Bridge came from behind to grab a point at Moor Lane.

Salford keeper Chris Howarth was called into early action as he blocked Ryan Salmon’s close-range effort.

Big freeze a blessing for Salford City

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:55:06 -0000

Last Friday’s freezing weather put paid to Salford City’s match against Lancaster but that may well be a blessing in disguise for Ammies’ manager Rhodri Giggs.

With a significant injury list affecting his squad that postponement provided a breathing space and several members of his side are now on the verge of a return to action.

Salford City stutter before hitting a high in the cup

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:55:28 -0000

It was a mixed week for Salford City as they crashed to an unexpected defeat in the Evo-Stik League First Division North – then in midweek won to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Manchester Premier Cup.

Saturday’s trip to play Harrogate Railway Athletic proved to be a frustrating one for the Ammies as they struggled to come to terms with a pudding of a pitch and a lively North Yorkshire breeze.

FA Cup: Macclesfield 2 Bolton 2

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:09:15 -0000

Macclesfield more than matched their illustrious visitors Bolton in a thrilling cup tie, and are deservedly in the draw for the fourth round.

Tale of two keepers as Salford City are denied win

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:55:32 -0000

Salford City overcame the early loss of goalkeeper Chris Howarth on Monday, but despite creating a host of chances were held to a one-all draw by struggling Prescot Cables.

Manager Rhodri Giggs must be cursing his luck after the Ammies were forced to substitute a keeper for the fourth time this season but despite playing midfielder Jamie Baguley in goal for eighty-five minutes his in-form side went on to dominate the match.

Ammies’ basics instinct could propel them higher

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:55:28 -0000

Assistant boss Phil Melville believes Salford City can mount a promotion push after getting back to basics.

The Ammies’ 3-0 win at local rivals Radcliffe Borough on Boxing Day means they have taken 22 points from the last 27 on offer, winning seven of their last nine league games since the start of November.

Salford City ending year on a high

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:55:27 -0000

Rhodri Giggs’ Salford City side finished off their year in tremendous style with an impressive 3-0 Boxing Day win on the ground of in-form neighbours Radcliffe Borough.

The Ammies have taken 22 of the last 27 league points available in a run that’s propelled them to within touching distance of the division’s play-off places.

Salford City 4 Mossley 1

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:55:21 -0000

Salford City produced a terrific second-half display on Saturday, emphatically brushing aside opponents who had been on top before the break.

This win over Mossley takes the Ammies up to ninth place in the Evo-Stik League First Division North and manager Rhodri Giggs now has high hopes of snatching one of the division’s four play-off places.

Late defeat as Ammies fail to clear their lines

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:55:32 -0000

Salford City’s visit to Ossett Albion on Saturday ended in disappointment as the Evo-Stik League First Division North strugglers capitalised on uncharacteristically shaky Ammies’ defending to snatch a late win.

The home side had enjoyed an upturn in form over recent weeks following the appointment of new manager Eric Gilchrist, and they started enthusiastically on a wet and cold Yorkshire afternoon.

Salford City eye top spots as Morning sinks rivals

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:55:29 -0000

Salford City’s fine run of form continued at the weekend as Neil Parsley’s high-flying Farsley FC were beaten by the odd goal in three at a rainy Moor Lane.

The win took Rhodri Giggs’ side into the top half of the Evo-Stik League First Division North and leaves them poised for a serious assault on the play-off places over the festive period.

Salford City eye play-off place

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:55:44 -0000

Late goals from Adam Morning and Scott Metcalfe gave Salford a valuable win against bottom side Cammell Laird on Tuesday evening.

Rhodri Giggs’ in-form side are now only six points adrift of the Evo-Stik League First Division North’s play-off places as the season approaches its half-way point.

Redshaw a genuine one-off for Salford City

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:55:58 -0000

Jack Redshaw walked off with the match ball and the acclaim of his former coach after shining for Salford City in a one-off appearance since his move to Altrincham.

Eligible to play in the Manchester Premier Cup, Redshaw opened the scoring after just five minutes and added two second-half goals to complete his hat-trick and send the Ammies through to the second round.

Parker is a real net gain in Ammies emergency

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:55:49 -0000

Revitalised Salford City bounced back from last week’s FA Trophy and Doodson Sport Cup disappointments by beating high-flying Woodley Sports 3-0 in the Evo-Stik League First Division North.

And they followed it up with a 3-1 midweek success over Oldhan Boro to progress to the second round of the Manchester Premier Cup.