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Click of turnstile & a rumble of boots
A matchday programme & smell from the tea hut
The P.A. wailing & chant of the crowd
Floodlights coming on & a kick of the ball
That’s Entertainment, that’s entertainment
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We are delighted to announce the signing of local lad Ollie Shenton
Starting his career at Stoke City he made his 1st team debut at 17 & later moved to NL North Chorley where he played for 4 seasons
Comfortable at CM or #10 an exciting signing - welcome to Leek Town Ollie 👍💙
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NEW SIGNING FOR BLUES IN COMMUNITY & MARKETING ROLE #Pitchero
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Just an update on Julius Ndene
Scans all clear & released from hospital 👍🏼 recovery now starts
Our gratitude & sincere thanks to all the medical staff, emergency services & volunteers who looked after him in what was a very scary 30mins 👍🏼💙
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BREAKING NEWS.....
The #EmiratesFACup third round qualifying game between @leektown & @SouthShieldsFC will be available to watch live 📺
What a massive day this will be for the Club - be part of history & join us
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Following todays results Step 3 status in the @NorthernPremLge is now secured
A fantastic achievement given we were 2nd bottom at the half way point
Well done to the management & players & a big shout out to the supporters who have been absolutely fantastic this season 👏
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When the new season begins @leektown will thank NHS and all our key workers identified through this crisis by rewarding them with free entry to a game
Further details to be announced when normality resumes
#WEARELEEK
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Some very sad news to share this morning, long serving volunteer & supporter Jenny Kirkham passed away very suddenly yesterday
A very kind and gentle soul who was been taken away from us far too soon
Our thoughts, love & deepest condolences are with Jennys family & friends 💙
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“If you have pitch problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 problems but a PITCH ain’t one”
@leektown vs @Hednesford_Town
GAME ON
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NEW FACE IN BLUES DUGOUT
Wayne Goodison joins Management Team
Full Story⬇️⬇️
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Never underestimate how valuable volunteers are to non elite football Clubs
Tunnel & changing rooms all repainted ready for the new season
👍🏼 Dennis
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Mr Leek Town now becomes our joint leading appearance holder & he isnt done yet
Our talisman for so long - please be upstanding for Timothy David Grice 👊
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The Club would like to offer their sincerest condolences to the family & friends of former player George Melling who has sadly passed away.
George had a long standing battle with Motor Neurone disease & visited the Club last summer when fundraising for Charity.
RIP George
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Our sponsors on Saturday are “GMP Trafford in memory of Jim Lockett” who they worked with
We will by joined by Jims family & in accordance with their wishes we will be holding a minutes applause
Join us if you can to celebrate Jims life & contribution to our community
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After 7 seasons & 251 appearances we can confirm that Club Captain Marc Grocott will be leaving the Club & will be seeking a new ⚽️ opportunity
Please join us in wishing him & his family all the very best for the future
Don’t be a stranger Groc
👍🏼💙👊🏼
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We have saved a big one till Sunday - please welcome Alex Hurst to the Club!
A local lad who has played for Port Vale, Bradford Park Avenue, York City & Macclesfield - a wide midfielder with blistering pace.
Please join us in welcoming Alex to the Club 💙👍
More news next week
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The Club is devastated to announce the untimely passing of former player & jnr coach Paul Clowes
Paul played for the Blues 376 times & was a member of our famous 1990 FA 🏆 Final & league winning team
Our thoughts, love & deepest condolences are with Pauls family & friends 💙
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Your man of the match today chosen by Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce @ollie_heywood 👍🏼
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The Club is pleased to capture the signature of Tyreece Onyeka for the 2024/25 season
Ty is a graduate of Crewe Alexandras Academy & played for Stafford Rangers last season. He is a fast attacking player who can play wide or down the middle.
Please welcome Ty to the Club 💙👍
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We were invited to play @stokecity U23 today at Clayton Wood behind closed doors.
A good run out for both sides with @leektown recording a 1-0 win
Many thanks to staff & management at @stokecity who provided a very safe environment to play
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WHAT NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL IS ALL ABOUT.....
The first man in the tunnel to congratulate our manager yesterday was the Newcastle Town chairman.
You simply cannot buy class like that.
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Thank you for your support today - absolutely brilliant - well over a 1000
@leektown vs @OfficialPVFC
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New to non-league? Don’t worry we are not Precious about it, Absolute Beginners are very welcome. It would be great to see HP Jam-packed for this vital game. #ATOWNCALLEDLEEK 💙 (2/2)
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A few people noticed that @aaron_opoku was missing on Saturday
The big man was attending the birth of his daughter Nova
Partner Molly & baby all well - please join us in congratulating Aaron on this joyous occasion
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Due to social distancing rules placed on funerals it is difficult to pay our respects as we would normally do.
You can view the funeral service of James Lockett today from 2:15pm on this link piped.video/kHS8h52qaJA
Rest In Peace Jim x
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You are sadly misinformed Anthony the General Manager told us we either ate in the changing room or took them on the bus
This whilst the Fylde players dined in bar with a hot meal
Very poor standards
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32: GOALLLLLLLLLLLL Radcliffe 0 Leek Town 1 ball over the top from the right Stevenson gets in behind and steers it low past the keeper
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The history maker
✅ All time Goal scorer
✅ All time Appearance holder
✅ League Champion Winner
Please be upstanding for Mr Leek Town - may he never grow old
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This last signing to announce tonight is Tom Freeman, who can play anywhere on the left hand side.
Tom joins us from Skelmersdale Utd & is also a Wembley FA Vase & promotion winner with Warrington Rylands.
Welcome to the Club Tom.
More news tomorrow
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A Blues favourite returns as Billy Reeves rejoins the Club for our Step 3 adventure
The metronome - never misses a beat !
Welcome back to the Club Billy 👍👊💙
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NEW SIGNING ALERT
The Club is pleased to announce the signing of highly rated striker Aaron Opoku, fans will know him from his time at Carlton where he scored against Leek several times
The Blues secured his services ahead of several other NPL West Clubs
Welcome to Leek Aaron
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The Club are pleased to announce the arrival of Joe Woolley from Bootle
There has been a lot of competition for his signature but Joe opted for the Blues - an experienced striker who has played for 1874 Northwich, Kidsgrove & Bootle
Please join us in welcoming Joe to the Club
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Man of the Match today @tomcarr07 with another brace
Thanks to our friends & sponsors Brian Mellor Financial Services - long term supporters of the Club 👍🏼
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Some sad news for those who’ve follow @leektown
The Club would like to send their condolences to Danny Roberts and his family on the passing of his beloved Grandfather this week, a regular at our games.
We are thinking of you all at this sad time 👍🏼
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It’s Radcliffe away on Saturday in the play-off final #weareleek
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First up is highly rated Liam Buckley who can play RB or LB and joins us from 1874 Northwich. His previous Clubs include Cefn Druids and Chester FC.
Welcome to the Club Liam
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Away win ✅
Clean sheet ✅
200 appearances for Billy ✅
10pts from 12 ✅
Enjoy the weekend Blues fans 👊🏼
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88: GOALLLLLLLLLLLL Colwyn Bay 0 Leek Town 1 Grice header palmed down by Lee and Trickett-Smith puts away the loose ball
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LEEK TOWN STRENGTHEN BACK ROOM STAFF
DANNY PUGH JOINS AS FIRST TEAM COACH
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Now the admin is back off 🏖️ we can announce another big signing
Please welcome Liam Edwards to the Club who joins us from Chester - a highly rated & experienced defender who has also played for Stoke U23s, Bolton & Southport
More squad updates over the course of next week 👍
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In memory of our friend James Lockett the 1st team players will be walking from Stoke City to Leek Town at the end of May
All funds raised will go to a charity or good cause chosen by his family
If you can please donate via the link
justgiving.com/crowdfunding/…
#WEARELEEK
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Every game, every minute - Liam Buckley extends his contract which sees him commit to the Blues for a further two seasons
Some fantastic news ahead of pre-season training 👊👍💙
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Man of the Match chosen by the True Blues - could have been any of the lads today
…we give you Rob Stevenson
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Proud moment for Reuben Pointon as he makes his debut for the Club at 16
A product of our BTEC Academy Programme & testament to the adult pathway available at the Club
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What a night - Neil Baker our manager leading the singing
A passionate man who loves his football
#chooseleek
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Next up is Jake Avery who joins us from Belper Town, an exciting winger who can play on either side.
Blues fans will remember Jake for the terrific goal he scored against us last season with Hanley Town - previously he played for Uttoxeter Town.
Welcome to the Club Jake.
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Sad news breaking tonight that Eric Bristow has passed away - a keen supporter of the Club - thoughts are with the family
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Very pleased to have played a part in @stokecity pre season - a tough game for our part timers who gave a good account of themselves
Links between our two Clubs continue to strengthen
#weareleek
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Leek Town are please to announce the signing of Tom Thorley
Welcome to the Club Tom
THORLEY SIGNS FOR BLUES
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💻 485 Appearances
⚽ 249 Goals
🏟️ 1 Club
🏃♂️ 1 Tim Grice
Timothy David Grice signs on for 2024/25 - no further words necessary
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In the 1993/94 season Darren Twigg scored an incredible 40 goals in the @NorthernPremLge - for one reason or another he never received a trophy - we put that right today
Some talent on this photo 👍🏼
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BLUES SIGN NEW STOPPER
Dino Visser Joins Leek Town
Welcome to Leek Town Dino
Full Story⬇️
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Happy birthday to our Manager
A win & clean sheet being the best present we could give him today
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We can confirm that we have surpassed the 900 mark today as we host our largest crowd of the season & it keeps getting bigger
Thanks to every supporter who assisted with this process 👍🏼
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Good luck to @Buxton_FC and their fans tomorrow in their @EmiratesFACup adventure - a big help to us a the start of the season with the ground share and we wish them the very best 👍🏼
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Another landmark achievement for Rob Stevenson as he joins a very elite group of players who have clocked up 300+ appearances for the Club
Please take a moment to recognise this phenomenal achievement with a like or comment
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SIGNING KLAXON📢
Jack Griffith signs for the Blues
The 20yr old attacking midfielder left Stoke City in the summer having been there for 10years and representing England at U18 level
Jack joins from Rochdale on dual registration
Join us in welcoming Jack to the Club
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Sums the team performance up today - absolute warriors on the pitch - all about the win
#WEARELEEK
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