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  Macclesfield Town FC Years
Macclesfield Town Football Years - Information on the entire history of the Macclesfield Town Football Team!
We provide information on the history of the Macclesfield Town Football Football club.
Look at how Macclesfield Town Football have coped in the play offs, F.A Cup, League Cup, second division, third division and fourth division over the years.Check out all the statistics, fixtures, latest news and results within regards of the Macclesfield Town football team.
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  Macclesfield - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the main settlement and administrative centre of the Borough of Macclesfield, and is considered to be one of the 30 wealthiest towns in Britain.
Macclesfield is located on the edge of the Peak District, on the River Bollin and the Macclesfield Canal.
The town was the birthplace of Hovis bread.
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 Macclesfield Town F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the small town of Macclesfield in Cheshire.
In his second season as manager, McIlroy guided the club to the GM Vauxhall Conference Championship but they were denied a place in the Football League because their stadium did not meet league requirements of having a 6,000 total capacity including at least 1,000 seats.
By the time Macclesfield won the Conference title two seasons later in 1996-97, their stadium had been upgraded and they were promoted to Division Three of the Football League in place of Hereford United.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Macclesfield_Town_F.C.   (751 words)

  
 Macclesfield -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Macclesfield is a market town in (Click link for more info and facts about Cheshire) Cheshire, (A division of the United Kingdom) England with a population of around 69,000.
Macclesfield is located on the edge of the (Click link for more info and facts about Peak District) Peak District, on the (Click link for more info and facts about River Bollin) River Bollin and the Macclesfield Canal.
The town, which, according to some sources, was known in the Dark Ages as "Hameston", was granted a royal charter in 1261.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/macclesfield.htm   (534 words)

  
 Macclesfield Town V Town - 13 February 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Town put in one of their worst performances of the season in a poor game away to Macclesfield Town.
Town were 1-0 down with in 3 minutes when Whitehead found himself unmarked in the box and headed home.
Macclesfield started to look worried as Town pilled on the pressure and the Town fans began to will the team to score a second, but for every attack Town mounted, Macclesfield were equal to it and managed to get the ball away, but for all the pressure Town couldn't get the second.
www.shrewsburytown.co.uk /website/archive/0001/reports/macca.shtml   (565 words)

  
 Macclesfield - Cheshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
By 1200 the town had become the most important in East Cheshire and in 1261 it was granted a Royal Charter by the future Edward I. In 1272 Edward gave the manor of Macclesfield to his wife Queen Eleanor, as part of her dowry.The town received two further Royal Charters.
Macclesfield became world famous for its manufacture of silk but as with other textile towns in England the industry finally died out in the mid 1960's.
The population of Macclesfield and its nearest larger villages of Poynton, Bollington, Disley and prestigious Prestbury is in excess of 87,000.
www.world.u-net.com /maccles.html   (441 words)

  
 Macclesfield Town Sports Links - RealSportsNetwork.com
Macclesfield Town Mad - News, statistics, results, fixtures, tables, and match reports.
-- Seneca Macclesfield Town "A bore is a man who, when you ask him how he is, tells you." (Bert Leston Taylor) "I have the terrible feeling that, because I am wearing a white beard and am sitting in the back of the theatre, you expect me to tell you the truth about something.
-- Plutarch Macclesfield Town The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds the most discoveries, is not "Eureka!", but "That's funny..." -- Isaac Asimov To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.
www.realsportsnetwork.com /Soccer_UEFA_England_Clubs_M_Macclesfield_Town.html   (1716 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: Full-time Report - Macclesfield Town v Middlesbrough
Macclesfield, who had dumped out Bolton in the previous round, were up for the battle and gave Boro a hard time, certainly in the first half, with a courageous fight for glory.
But Macclesfield, who had led until the dying minutes of the first leg, refused to be overawed by their big-time opponents and took the game to Boro.
Macclesfield, however, still kept working, and Sedgemore had a hooked shot cleared off the line by Colin Cooper after 66 minutes, while substitute Damien Whitehead hit the post in injury time.
www.soccernet.com /england/2000/20000926/reports/macclesfield_middlesbrough_full.html   (661 words)

  
 icNorthWales - Macclesfield Town 0, Wrexham 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
MACCLESFIELD TOWN manager David Moss praised Wrexham goalkeeper Andy Dibble for a performance that provided the platform for the Dragons' first away victory of the season on Saturday.
And while Dibble earned plaudits from the Macclesfield boss, it was their defensive unit as a whole which kept them on course for the win.
Macclesfield might have taken the lead six minutes later through former Chester City man Chris Priest but Dibble turned away his effort for the first of three successive corners, which put the visitors under sustained pressure for the first time.
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 Imps Online - Reports
The Imps suffered their first away League defeat of the season at the hands of a poor Macclesfield side, missed chances cost City the win which should have been there for the taking.
With Macclesfield enjoying so much possession the Imps could only manage a few corners from which poor deliveries from Stergiopoulos never really threaten the Silkmen's goal.
Macclesfield with some very pacey players left the back three for dead on occassions, which left Paul Mayo again to keep Lincoln in the game, when Karl Munroe broke into the penalty and Mayo was there to stick in a great tackle.
website.lineone.net /~richmrm/football/lincoln/reports/20002001/september/120900MacclesfieldTown.htm   (851 words)

  
 Macclesfield Town FC - Moss Rose Ground (The Silkmen) | FanZone - Away fans info.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Macclesfield Town FC - Moss Rose Ground (The Silkmen)
Macclesfield station lies on the main London to Manchester railway line, and is well served by both Intercity and local commuter services.
Macclesfield railway and bus stations are located very close to each other (you can see one from the other).
www.fanzone.co.uk /A5572F/fanzone.nsf/football/MacclesfieldTown   (643 words)

  
 Ananova - Sport - Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield gatecrashed Hull's promotion party with a deserved second-half equaliser from their prolific striker Matthew Tipton to gain a 1-1 home draw.
Jon Parkin is Macclesfield's sole injury doubt ahead of the all-ticket clash with Hull.
Macclesfield compounded Rochdale's relegation fears and eased their own with a 2-1 victory at Spotland.
pda.ananova.com /sport?keywords=Macclesfield+Town&menu=sport.story   (225 words)

  
 Season 2004-2005 : Yeovil Town v Macclesfield Town: Sat 16th October 2004
Early on during the heaviest of the rain poor defending from Yeovil on the right of defence allowed Macclesfield room, and the ball was played across to Harsley on the other side of the area.
Macclesfield followed this with a good spell with a succession of throw-ins in the Yeovil half, ultimately earning another corner taken by Widdrington.
After a Macclesfield free kick, awarded against Rose, another home attack saw a flurry of activity in the area after a teasing low cross from Gall, with the ball coming back out to Johnson, and his scorching shot was well saved by Fettis.
www.ciderspace.co.uk /fixtures/1004-macclesfield-home.htm   (1742 words)

  
 Season 2003-2004 : Yeovil Town v Macclesfield : Sat 31st January 2004
Macclesfield can argue they did enough on the pitch to deserve their point — but in reality Yeovil gifted them that.
Macclesfield were well drilled and moved the ball well — although, to be honest, no better than the average team that has visited Huish Park this season.
This time it was a Macclesfield error, Beswetherwick over committed himself and Williams fired the ball in towards the near post.
www.ciderspace.co.uk /fixtures/0104-macclesfield-home.htm   (1292 words)

  
 The Internet Football Grounds Guide - Moss Rose, Macclesfield Town FC
Macclesfield is generally a good ground to visit and an enjoyable day out as well, being hassle free and friendly on both my visits.
The ground is located on the outskirts of Macclesfield and therefore there is not a tremendous choice of pubs or even a handy chippy.
To reach the bus station from Macclesfield railway station, cross the main road outside the station using the pedestrian crossing, turn right and then turn left by the car showroom into Waters Green and follow this road up the hill (Queen Victoria Street) to the bus station on the left.
dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/park/yfh45/macclesf.htm   (1459 words)

  
 Town V Macclesfield Town - 19 August 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Town began the second half in much the same way with Jagielka and Aiston making good runs down the wing, and Jemson and Freestone playing well in the middle.
With all this pressure and chances Town should have built on their lead, but as time went on the Town fans began to wonder how long it would be before Macclesfield equalised.
Aiston and Jagielka began to become more anonymous as their tiredness rose, and Macclesfield began to get more attacks, especially down the left hand side as Jagielka was caught upfield and Iain Jenkins got drawn into the middle.
www.shrewsburytown.co.uk /website/archive/0001/reports/macch.shtml   (662 words)

  
 COBBLERS 0 Macclesfield Town 0
Macclesfield when they could be bothered to attack just kept on straying offside and when the Cobblers blew possession by conceding a throw in, the Silkmen just took all day to take them.
Macclesfield were playing deeper and deeper and again time wasting on their throw ins.
As the second half petered out, Macclesfield again nearly grabbed an undeserved victory when Luke Chambers had to block a shot on the line which fell kindly for Miles whose shot did not trouble at Harper.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /cobblersheaven/ntfc2/reports/0304/200903macclesfield.htm   (1284 words)

  
 Macclesfield
Head for the town centre and towards station, the ground is down the hill from Silk Road, off London Rd. Some organised parking nr the ground.
Just north of the town centre is the Chadwick House Hotel, 55 Beech Lane, 01625 615558, while the Smoothound link under Travel Links in the links column takes you to a few B&Bs.
There is also a small Travelodge four miles north of the town at Hope garage on the A523 towards Stockport (01625 875292), for around £40 room rate.
www.btinternet.com /~duffnort/Macclesfield.htm   (1056 words)

  
 Carlisle United v Macclesfield Town 31-03-01
In contrast this narrow victory over a Macclesfield side, still harbouring ambitions of a play-off place, was down to grit and determination and grinding out a result against a better team.
Macclesfield looked a yard sharper than us to be honest and possibly were unlucky not to get a result.
With Macclesfield dominating, a rare Carlisle attack on 66 minutes almost wrapped things up, when Ian Stevens was unlucky to see a deft chip hit the underside of the bar before being cleared to safety.
www.btinternet.com /~mike.corry/carlislearchive/2000-2001/010331.html   (606 words)

  
 Town Hall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Macclesfield town hall was extended in 1869 and completed in 1871.
The town hall has 60 members and meet six times annually with a seventh meeting, the annual meeting where the new mayor is put into office.
In years and years gone by when the first charter was granted in 1261, the town was the social and business centre of the town.
www.angliacampus.com /schools/org6730/page28.html   (396 words)

  
 A little bit about Macc Town
In 1745 the town was occupied by Bonnie Prince Charlie's Highland clansmen for five days before they moved on, to be turned back by English forces at Derby.
Today Macclesfield has a population of around 50 thousand and is home to several international businesses like Astra Zeneca and Ciba Geigy.
It is an affluent town which has successfully replaced its traditional industries with new ones.
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 Imps Online - Reports
Lincoln were condemned to another home defeat at the hands of Macclesfield Town, leaving the Imps one place off the bottom of Division Three.
The decisive difference between the two teams was - Macclesfield played on the ground — Lincoln played the ineffective high and long ball.
The second half was a disjointed affair as Macclesfield tried to catch The Imps on the break.
website.lineone.net /~richmrm/football/lincoln/reports/20002001/february/200201MACCLESFIELDTOWN.htm   (787 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: Match Preview - Halifax Town v Macclesfield Town
Kerrigan was substituted during the defeat at York and has not trained since due to a groin injury.
Macclesfield manager Gil Prescott is concerned about the fitness of Chris Byrne.
The midfielder is still suffering from an ankle injury he sustained in the Worthington Cup clash against Bradford.
www.soccernet.com /england/2001/20010908/reports/halifax_macclesfield_pre.html   (167 words)

  
 Macclesfield Town F.C. - MAD Previews ...: FootyMAD's Accrington Stanley match preview
FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Accrington Stanley take on Macclesfield Town in a League Two match on Saturday 28th April 2007 at 15:00.
Macclesfield face a trip to Accrington Stanley at Fraser Eagle Stadium on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.
In complete contrast to Accrington S., Macclesfield are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played.
www.macclesfieldtown-mad.co.uk /news/loadnews.asp?cid=PREV&id=336069   (308 words)

  
 Macclesfield Town F.C. - MAD Previews ...: FootyMAD's Bristol Rovers match preview
Macclesfield prepare to entertain Bristol Rovers at Moss Rose on Tuesday evening, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents.
Macclesfield Town are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Silkmen in those games, with 5 conceded.
Macclesfield are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Bristol Rvs.
www.macclesfieldtown-mad.co.uk /news/loadnews.asp?cid=PREV&id=335607   (318 words)

  
 icNorthWales - Wrexham 1, Macclesfield Town 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
FOR the second time in consecutive matches, Wrexham surrendered a hard-won lead on Saturday and were forced to settle for a point against Cheshire neighbours Macclesfield Town at the Racecourse.
Macclesfield had just changed things and we should have sat back and assessed what was happening before going kami-kaze, but we alway try to entertain and get people forward."
Thereafter Macclesfield looked more than capable of playing Wrexham at their own preferred game and either side might have snatched victory in an entertaining and open final 20 minutes.
icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk /wrexhamfc/news/tm_objectid=16174952&method=full&siteid=50142&headline=wrexham-1--macclesfield-town-1-name_page.html   (439 words)

  
 Macclesfield Town (Away)
Five minutes later the keeper again came to Macclesfield's rescue, beating away a fierce shot from Chalk and in the final minute of the first half, Kevin Russell should have done better when he headed over from Chalk's pass.
Macclesfield responded with their best spell and David Brammer did well to deflect Tomlinson's goal-bound shot for a corner, but overall the Wrexham back four protected Cartwright well.
Macclesfield Town (0) 0 Wrexham (0) 1 Edwards 48
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 Macclesfield Town F.C. - MAD Previews ...: FootyMAD's Notts. County match preview
Macclesfield Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one.
Macclesfield are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 47 points from 45 matches.
Macclesfield are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Notts.
www.macclesfieldtown-mad.co.uk /news/loadnews.asp?cid=PREV&id=337132   (316 words)

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