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
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 👍🏼💙
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
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
Please RT
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 👊
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
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
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
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.
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
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@AnthonyWareing
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
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
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
Rest In Peace Jim x
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
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
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 👍🏼
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
Man of the Match today
@tomcarr07
with another brace
Thanks to our friends & sponsors Brian Mellor Financial Services - long term supporters of the Club 👍🏼
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
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
#WEARELEEK
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
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.
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 👍🏼
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
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 👍🏼
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 👍🏼
Morning Blues fans - hopefully all safely back home & warm after last nights adventure
240 goals
444 appearances
1 Club
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@Tim_Grice9
Have a Grice day !
It is with great sadness & a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Club stalwart Chris Hermiston.
Chris passed away peacefully after a recent short illness, our thoughts & attention now turn to his family.
Please respect their privacy at this very difficult time.
Some fantastic news this morning - congratulations from all associated with the Club to
@chad_darren
& Lorraine - after a long labour their son arrived this morning
Mum very tired and baby doing well
#weareleek
Thank you to your our sponsors today GMP Trafford “in memory of their mate Jim Lockett” - great bunch of lads - who awarded MOTM to Rob Stevenson
#WEARELEEK
Some good news to cheer
@leektown
fans today
Player Lewis Short became a father last night - mum & son doing well - welcome to the world Mylo Russell Short
I'm sure everyone will join the Club in congratulating Lewis & Stacey
The Club would like to welcome back experienced midfielder Ross Davidson who joins us from Trafford FC - Ross last donned a Blues shirt in 2012 under Lee Casswell
#WEARELEEK