Other Non-League Football Clubs in South Manchester
TRAFFORD AND FLIXTON
Trafford's full-back, Rigby, (now with Vauxhall Motors), converts a penalty in the remarkable 3-3 home draw with Stocksbridge Park Steels in 1999/2000 season.
TRAFFORD F.C.
Trafford FC have their ground at Shawe View, near Chassen Road railway station. There is ample car parking on the immediately adjacent Penny Bridge Lane car park. Admission is normally £4 for adults. Trafford are the holders of the Unibond President's Cup (2000).In August, The Non-League on the Net web-site tipped Trafford for relegation, predicting that the team would finish in 21st place this coming season. In a survey of all the clubs in the Unibond First Division, Trafford were listed as relegation fodder even without the author knowing about the massive loss of first-team players chronicled below. Presumably the reviewer would have placed Trafford 22nd had he known of the exodus. Instead he forecasts that Kendal Town will prop up the League come May, 2001.
By the beginning of August, 2000, nine members of the Trafford team from 1999-2000 had left the club, following an enforced cut in wages. Those still at the Club at that point were Darren Emmett, Darren Quick, Peter Mellor, Tony Hogan, Chris Patterson and Lee Southwood. Those who left included 1999-2000 Player of the Year, Gary Vaughan, who with Tony Briffa, joined Salford City; Billy McCartney and David Lowe moved up to the Unibond Premier with Stalybridge Celtic; Mick Garside and Steve Burns went to Mossley; Neil Rigby joined Vauxhall Motors, Peter Weston signed for Congleton and 'keeper Jim O'Donnell was rumoured to be joining Hyde United or Witton Albion. McCartney, however, returned to Trafford early in the season. Dave Norman, deputy to Mark Molyneaux left in mid-season, with several players, for Cheadle Town.
In these circumstances, Mark Molyneaux has done a remarkable job to steer Trafford to a current position of sixth (March 2001), albeit the side has played more games than most in the League. A number of fine young players have emerged including Shaun Whitehead and Leon Diazcuk, whilst captain Darren Emmett has been leading from the front.
TRAFFORD'S LEAGUE RESULTS AND FIXTURES 2000-01
All of Trafford's League fixtures and results are here2000/01 Unibond First Division League- Trafford's Position, the Top and Bottom
As at 13 May 2001
| POS | TEAM | P | W | D | L | F | A | PTS | GD |
| 1 | BRADFORD PARK AVE | 42 | 28 | 5 | 9 | 83 | 40 | 89 | 41 |
| 5 | TRAFFORD | 42 | 20 | 9 | 13 | 70 | 62 | 68* | 8 |
| 22 | CONGLETON TOWN | 42 | 8 | 6 | 28 | 43 | 94 | 30 | -51 |
NB: Trafford have had one point deducted for fielding an ineligible player.
RECENT NEWS
23 March 2001TRAFFORD NOW FIFTH
Goals from Murray, Thomas and Hogan put Trafford into 5th place in the table tonight. A spirited Winsford were unlucky not to close the margin in the second half, having gone in 1-2 down at the interval when Thomas replied immediately to Winsford's 37th minute equaliser. Even after Hogan's 67th minute goal, the visitors had several chances but Trafford held on for a narrowly deserved win.18 March 2001
FINE WIN
Trafford trounced Matlock 4-1 but the Club is the subject of an inquriy concerning the alleged fielding of a player under a false name in the MEN Amateur Cup, in which Trafford have reached the final.11 March 2001
WITTON SEEN OFF
Trafford beat Witton Albion 2-1 yesterday at Shawe View. In a close game, Witton were probably unlucky not to take a point, having taken an early lead through Heywood, off whom a Hogan clearance rebounded into the net following an Anane shot which had hit the post (7 mins). Trafford came into the match midway through the first half and deservedly levelled after 37 minutes when Thomas headed in an Emmett cross following a short corner. Emmett himself got the winner (74 mins) neatly finishing off a fine move involving Patterson, Whitehead and Wilkinson.RESERVES FACE EXPULSION
Trafford Reserves face expulsion from the Manchester County Cup after reaching the final. This is due to allegedly playing an unregistered player in the quarter-final.MOLYNEAUX INTERVIEW
Today's "Pink" carries an interview with Mark Molyneaux who expresses delight with the team's performances despite the upheavals this season.14 February 2001
RESULTS
All results are here.17 January 2001
TRAFFORD TROUNCED
Although they held Telford to 1-2 at half-time, the Conference side ran out 7-1 winners in last night's trophy replay.14 January 2001
TROPHY
Trafford well deserved their 1-1 draw with Telford in the Trophy today- replay is on Tuesday. A 17th minute penalty by Emmett was Trafford's goal.10 January 2001
UNIBOND CUP
Tuesday 9/12/01: Trafford 3 Winsford 27 January 2001
TWO HAMMERINGS
Trafford lost 6-1 at Runcorn in the Unibond Challenge Cup on Wednesday night and then lost 1-7 at Gretna in the League (6 Jan).24 December 2000
TEAMTALK MAGAZINE
The January 2001 issue of Teamtalk has a piece on Mark Molyneaux's success in overcoming the loss of so many players from his squad this season.BRADFORD P.A. 1 TRAFFORD 0
Trafford were unlucky to lose to table-leaders Bradford. Goalkeeper/manager Mark Molyneaux was sent off and a penalty awarded; striker Darren Emmett went in goal, saved the penalty but BPA put away the rebound.10 December 2000
TRAFFORD LOSE
Two goals in the last five minutes flattered Harrogate as they beat Trafford 4-1 yesterday. Pannett got the visitors' goal after 62 minutes.3 December 2000
LEAGUE CUP
TROPHY
Trafford reached the 2nd Round of the Trophy for the first time by beating Unibond Premier side, Spennymoor United 2-0 yesterday. Murray got both the goals.2 December 2000
GMR
Mark Molyneaux gave an entertaining interview on GMR last night in which he particularly praised his three teenage players, Finlay, Whitehead and Diaczuk. Mark also expressed admiration for Lee Southwood, picked up from the Manchester League and older heads, such as Darren Emmett. Trafford entertain Spennymoor United today in the Trophy.26 November 2000
TRAFFORD LOSE
Trafford, much weakened by a players' exodus (see below), lost 1-3 at Ossett Town yesterday.TEN LEAVE TRAFFORD
The Non-League Paper (26/11) reports that ten Trafford players have left and joined Dave Norman at Cheadle Town. Norman had joined Trafford as manager-in-waiting, should Mark Molyneaux resign. Darren Emmett is one of the few to remain at Shawe View.19 November 2000
TROPHY TRIUMPH
Trafford beat Farsley Celtic 5-1 last night in the much postponed FA Trophy tie; they entertain Spennymoor in Round Two on 2nd December. The scorers were McCartney (68), Pannett (71), Daizcuk (74), Whitehead (77), Emmett (81).24 October 2000
TRAFFORD LOSE A POINT
Trafford have been docked a point from their drawn game with Farsley Celtic and have also been fined for fielding an ineligible player, George Turner. The fines and point deduction do not come into effect until next month as there is a 14-day appeal period.15 October 2000
MARK MOLYNEAUX INTERVIEW
In the Pink newspaper of 15 October Mark Molyneaux expresses himself pleased with his young team. Following the mass exodus over the summer, caused by financial cut-backs, Trafford have had to rely largely on youngsters, with Darren Emmett, Chris Patterson and Billy McCartney being the experienced backbone of the side. He feels that standards in the Unibond First Division have dropped and that the answer is greater regionalisation and, therefore, lower travel expenses.Saturday 16th September
FA CUP DEFEAT
CHORLEY 3 TRAFFORD 2 : Trafford went out of the FA Cup after an injury-time winner from Chorley. Trafford had twice come back to equalise through Pennett and Hogan.Friday 1st September
FA CUP QUALIFYER
TRAFFORD (0) 1 FLIXTON 0 : Trafford gained a narrow victory over neighbours Flixton in tonight's FA Cup Preliminary Round match. Flixton were unlucky not to get a draw but Trafford stepped up their game for the first part of the second half and scored the only goal after 52 minutes. Chris Patterson volleyed the ball into the net from 15 yards after Oram, the Flixton keeper, had punched clear under pressure from a Trafford corner. In the first half a superb 25-yard freekick (?by Thomas) nearly brought Flixton the lead but goalkeeper Merrick managed to tip it onto the crossbar (28 mins). Flixton strove hard for the equaliser and had the better of the last half hour. However, the closest they came was when Merrick fumbled a high ball but his defenders managed to get the ball away. The match was entertaining and played at a fast pace throughout; despite the first-half rain a good crowd attended (?250).FA TROPHY DRAW
Trafford will play Farsley Celtic, at home, on 4/11/2000 in the first qualifying round of the FA Trophy. If they win, they are at home against the winners of the Spennymoor United and Frickley Athletic tie.FLIXTON
N W Counties Division One: Flixton's Position, Top and Bottom
As at 13 May 2001
FLIXTON STAY UP!
| POS | TEAM | P | W | D | L | F | A | PTS | GD |
| 1 | ROSSENDALE UTD | 42 | 29 | 5 | 8 | 114 | 44 | 92 | 70 |
| 20 | FLIXTON | 42 | 5 | 13 | 24 | 47 | 100 | 28 | -53 |
| 22 | CHEADLE TOWN | 42 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 42 | 129 | 24 | -87 |
15 April 2001
LEAGUE RESULTS
Dave Norman joined Flixton from Cheadle as manager during this week but his old team defeated his new one. Norman was formerly at Trafford.Anthony scored after 53 minutes when Flixton were already two down.
Flixton went down 2-1 at home to Salford City yesterday. After leading from the 18th minute through Anthony, Salford scored twice in the last seven minutes.
14 January 2001
NO POINTS
Flixton lost 2-0 at Mossley yesterday.24 December 2000
GREAT WIN!
Flixton recorded only their second League win with a superb 4-2 victory at table-toppers' Clitheroe. The scorers were Crane (32,60), Bowen (73) and Greenwich (90).3 December 2000
ANOTHER DEFEAT
3 December 2000
FLIXTON CRASH
A 72nd minute goal from Crane was the only consolation as Woodley Sports thumped Flixton 5-1 yesterday.1 December 2000
CUP DRAW
Flixton drew 2-2 with Curzon Ashton in the Worthington Shield last night.19 November 2000
AT LAST- A LEAGUE WIN!
18 November: Flixton 3 Atherton Collieries 0 - Goals by Lamb 19, 34, Garvey 86.12 November 2000
LAST MINUTE DEFEAT
11 November: Curzon Ashton 1 Flixton 028 October 2000
ANOTHER DRAW
Flixton are still seeking their first League win of the season after a draw, 1-1, at home to Cheadle Town. Beirne scored for Flixton after 3 minutes but Cheadle equalised 9 minutes from the end.F.A. VASE
Flixton lost 4-0 at Squire's Gate (Blackpool) in the F.A. Vase, First Round on 21 October.NW COUNTIES FLOODLIT TROPHY
NW COUNTIES LEAGUE DIVISION ONE RESULTS
NEW MANAGER
Kevin Aston is the new Flixton manager. He came to Valley Road from Maine Road, although he was at one time Flixton's reserve team coach.