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Official account of Longridge Town FC. Champions NWCFL North 2018-19. Playing at the kindly sponsored Recycling Lives Ground, supported by FTD Contractors Ltd.
Longridge, Lancashire.
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It is with a heartbreaking sadness that the Club has learnt of the death earlier today of former Captain George Melling. George has been suffering with Motor Neurone Disease for the past two years and all our thoughts are with his family!
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Many thanks to Ian Evatt and everyone involved
@OfficialBWFC
for bringing a strong 1st team squad to the MRG today to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. A complete sellout, with every Wanderers supporter a credit to the club. 1/2
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Full Time: Town 0-9
@OfficialBWFC
Thank you to our visitors for bringing a strong first team squad down along with some top supporters!
All the best for the season ahead.
Town go again Saturday at home to
@thesilkmen
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Today we have shown our respect and love for ‘one of our own’ as skipper George Melling was laid to rest this afternoon. You will never be forgotten mate.. R.I.P
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✍️𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃: Longridge Town are delighted to have retained the services of goalkeeper Lee Dovey for another year!
😬Sorry,
@OfficialBWFC
!
📰
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Everyone
@LongridgeTownFC
is devastated to hear this morning that our former player
@jordantucker117
has passed away. A great player and,more importantly, a great lad. You will be sadly missed mate, RIP with your Mum now. Our thoughts and love go out to Vinny and Jordan’s family.
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Some finish from our George tonight to get the winner in the derby. Love that 😍💪
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💍Congratulations to
@GeorgeMelling5
and his new wife
@NicciKendall
as the pair tied the knot & got married today🎉
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Today's attendance has been announced as a record breaking 692
Thank you all for your magnificent support 👏
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90+7: FULL TIME
Longridge Town are into the third qualifying round of the
@EmiratesFACup
!!!
🔵2-3🔴
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Brilliant to see our former player
@GThomason14
playing for such a great club, a bright future ahead no doubt. Thanks again and goood luck to everyone involved at BWFC for the coming season. 2/2
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A thank you to the Bury supporters and staff who, despite a large following last night, were absolutely no trouble at all and were a lovely bunch!
Good luck for the rest of the season Shakers!
📸
@sjt_photos
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George was more than a player and Captain for Longridge Town FC, he was one of us, a longtime friend of both Ashey and Kieran, a leader and a winner. He will be forever remembered by all of us at Longridge Town, and sorely missed. RIP Big G… give our love to Tucker. 💔💔
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✍️Longridge Town are delighted to announce the signing of Connor Martin!
👋Welcome, Connor!
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Many thanks to everyone
@thesilkmen
today for their hospitality, and also their support for our former Skipper
@GeorgeMelling5
in fundraising to help his fight against MND. A class act, on and off the pitch. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
#UptheRidge
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Good luck
@GThomason14
! 👊
✍️🏻 Confirmed. We are pleased to announce the signing of midfielder
@GThomason14
from
@LongridgeTownFC
.
👉🏻
#BWFC
🐘🏰
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𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒
✍️Longridge Town are delighted to announce the re-signing of Paul Turner!
👋Welcome back, PT!😁
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Today would have been the Big Mans 38th birthday. We will always remember him as a fantastic player, a Captain, and a mate. If you have a memory of George, spare a moment, think back… and smile.Happy Birthday Big G. ⚽️❤️🎂
#oneofourown
#neverforgotten
#uptheridge
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✍️Longridge Town is delighted to announce the permanent signing of striker Owen Watkinson on a one year deal!
#WelcomeOwen
👉
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Many, many thanks to everyone involved
@alportfc
for their hospitality today, on a poignant day for the Club after the recent tragic passing of superfan Aaron Millington. A superb tribute by 424 fans, and the team. We were privileged to play our small part on the day ⚽️❤️👏🏻👏🏻
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Great to see former Town player
@GThomason14
rewarded with a new long term deal
@OfficialBWFC
after a significant bid turned down from Championship club Bristol City.
Keep pushing forward George!
#GT4
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✍️ We are delighted to confirm that George Thomason has signed a new long-term contract with the club!
Congratulations, George 🤍
#bwfc
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90+7: FULL TIME
Longridge are through to the second qualifying round of the
@EmiratesFACup
!
🔴2-0🟡
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Many thanks to everyone at BetVictor who had us at 3/1 pre match to win today . Our ‘shock’ 5-1 victory has given the Longridge economy a massive boost tonight...🤣⚽️🤣
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Today we stand with our friends at Longridge Hockey Club and offer our heartfelt condolences after the passing of their first team keeper, Katy Blezard
Our deepest sympathies go out to Katy's family, friends and the team at LHC at this sad time
RIP Katy ❤
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Everyone at Longridge Town Football Club is saddened to hear today of the death of Club President Michael Riding after a period of illness. On days like this football really does pale into insignificance. RIP Mike, may God bless you.
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Longridge Town are through to the first qualifying round of the
@EmiratesFACup
!!!
⚪️2-3🔴
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😍𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧
⚽️
@13jacklad
🆚
@thesilkmen
🏆Goal of the season contender, surely?
🎥
@NLVlogs_
Highlights 🔜
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A late strike from Super Scotty Harries wins Town a hard fought three points at high-flying Avro!!
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5️⃣The man himself!👊
@GeorgeMelling5
👕Replica
@SKkits2
Melling 5 shirts now available
📏All sizes available
💷£40 Adults
💷£30 Junior
📲Contact commercial manager Joanne Cummings to order
📱07525669598
📧joanne.cummings1
@btinternet
.com
#helpbigGfightMND
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One of them tonight. An simply unbelievable game of football that will take some getting over. Safe travels home to
@OfficialBuryAFC
and it's fantastic travelling support 👏
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🤝🏼 We are thrilled to announce that Ben Fletcher has committed his future to the club signing a two-year contract!
Read more below ⬇️
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#BenIsBack
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Everyone at Longridge Town would like to remember our double championship winning captain George Melling a year on from his passing.
Our thoughts are with his family through this time.
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✍🏼 Town are delighted to announce the signing of Dean Ing from Colne for an undisclosed fee.
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#WelcomeDean
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JACK STEPS UP… BUT STAYS A RED! It’s a well known secret but now official, flying winger
@13jacklad
has completed his move to
@FCUnitedMcr
for an undisclosed fee. Just reward for some outstanding performances, good luck Ginge! Ashey’s thoughts to follow ⚽️👏🏻
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ASPINALL SAVES AGAIN AND TOWN ARE THROUGH ABSOLUTE SCENES!!!!!!!!!!
❌️✅️❌️❌️
✅️✅️✅️
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JACK’S BACK IN TOWN! The Ridge are delighted to announce the re-signing of flying winger Jack Anderton, after a brief spell with
@FCUnitedMcr
. Ginge goes straight into the squad for tomorrows FA Vase game
@NorthallertonFC
… More to follow..
#Oneofourown
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📝 Last but certainly not least...
We are excited to confirm the signing of youngster Luke Smith on a permanent contract!
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Fancy watching one of Lancashire's finest strikers tomorrow?
#pnefc
or
#rovers
aren't in action, but
@PaulTurner97
graces the MRG every week! ⚽
We welcome
@IrlamFC
with adult entry just £6, you'll have enough change to buy a pint to enjoy whilst watching the game!
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𝘼 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙚-𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮
⚽️ Longridge Town 🆚 Bolton Wanderers
🗓 Tuesday 28th June
🕒 19:45 Kick off
🏡 The Recycling Lives Ground
🎟 Pay on the gate
💷 £10/£7/£5/£2
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📝 Longridge Town are delighted to announce that goalkeeper Kier Barry has joined on a season-long loan from Chorley!
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📸A minute’s silence and applause for Jordan Tucker and Rememberance Day was observed impeccably by all in attendance
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Jack Arrowsmith has won NWCFL player of the month for February.
Well deserved, Arrows ⚡️
PLAYER OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY 2023
Congratulations to the following players:
JACK ARROWSMITH (LONGRIDGE TOWN)
MICHAEL GERVIN (BACUP BOROUGH)
BRYAN LY (WYTHENSHAWE AMATEURS)
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Many congratulations to our record appearance holder
@JJMelling8
and his wife Terri on the safe arrival of the latest member of The Ridge Supporters Club…Reggie James Michael Melling!! ⚽️👏🏻⚽️👏🏻
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BREAKING: We'll be at home to North East based
@HebburnTown
in the Fifth Round of the
@BuildbaseUK
FA Vase.
Ties to be played on Saturday 8th February
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Things we love to see.. former Longridge Town player
@GThomason14
signing a new deal at
@OfficialBWFC
#uptheridge
✨ A rising star at Bolton Wanderers...
😍 Things you love to see. Well deserved,
@GThomason14
! 👏
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✍🏼 Town are delighted to announce that Ethan Gough has joined the club from Mill Hill FC.
Read more below ⬇️
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#GoughAnnounced
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🗣“𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩”
🎥
@OfficialBWFC
Manager Ian Evatt previews next Saturday’s friendly at the MRG
👥 The game will be Bolton’s first in front of their supporters since March 2020
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#BWFC
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✍️Longridge Town is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Dan Gray on a one year deal!
👉
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It’s finished🤩Our new stand in all its glory, ready and waiting for your return🤗We hope it’s not too much longer before we can welcome you all back, for now though, feast your eyes on our new baby😍
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Tonight's attendance has been announced as 452.
Thank you all for your magnificent support this evening!
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✏️ Longridge Town are delighted to announce that manager Lee Ashcroft has agreed a new contract with the club!
⬇️ Read below for details, along with thoughts from Ashcroft & Vice-Chairman Kevin Harrison.
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Some lads are suited to play for a Club, this lad is one of them. Injured today, sold 2 football cards and served a stint behind the bar .. Ladies and Gentlemen,
@Jay_Hart9
#OneofUs
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✍️ We're delighted to announce the signing of striker
@ricseear9
from Barnoldswick Town!
Read the gaffer's thoughts on our new signing ahead of tomorrow's trip to Winsford United here 👇
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✍️Longridge Town are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Andy Leggett!
👋Welcome,
@AndrewJames091
!
📰
#LeggettAnnounced
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Everyone at the club wishes a big happy birthday to our captain Ben Fletcher!
Have a good one Fletch 🥳
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✍🏼 We are delighted to announce the signing of Jack Arrowsmith who joins the club having spent last season at Blackpool Wren Rovers.
Read more below ⬇️
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#ArrowsAnnounced
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MacAllister brothers this, Neville brothers that.... we all know the best brothers in football 😍
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📝 We are delighted to confirm the signing of defender Ryan McLean!
Ashey: "I'm made up with this signing. He can play anywhere down the left and we've been looking at him for a couple of seasons now.
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63' HE'S ONLY GOT A HATTRICK 😱😱
MCLEAN FLASHES THE BALL ACROSS GOAL AND LEIGHTON FIRES INTO THE ROOF OF THE NET FOR A HATTRICK!!!!!
🔴 3-2 🟢 |
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🚨
We are happy to announce that we have organised a pre-season tournament in memory of our former captain George Melling with all proceeds going to MND association ❤️
Read more:
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Awareness of George’s and his young family’s plight must not disappear and we continue to fundraise for the big man at All funds go to
@mndassoc
#HelpBigGfightMND
#UptheRidge
@thesilkmen
@RobbieSavage8
@nwcfl
@NonLeagueCrowd
@GeorgeMelling5
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🏆Longridge Town have been drawn to face
@Skemutdofficial
at home in the third qualifying round of the
@EmiratesFACup
🗓The tie is due to take place on Tuesday 13th October*
*Subject to change
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What a performance from this kid 💫
Well in
@leightonhewitt_
recently sponsored by RW Joinery 👏
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✍🏼 ‘The Ridge’ are thrilled to announce the signing of defender Connor Newton.
Read more below ⬇️
#UpTheRidge
#WelcomeConnor
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2' GOALLLLLLLLLLL LONGRIDGE!!!!!
Jack Anderton lashes Town into an early lead at Gigg Lane. GET IN THERE!!!!!!
⚪️ 0-1 🟢 |
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FULL TIME: Town win 5-1 to comfortably see themselves through to the fifth round!
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Leighton Hewitt receiving his match ball on Saturday after becoming the youngest ever player to score a hat-trick for LTFC.
Well in Leighton 👏
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✍🏼 We are also pleased to announce the signing of former Fleetwood Town forward Kian Makepeace.
Read more below ⬇️
#UpTheRidge
#WelcomeKian
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BREAKING!
Town are delighted to announce the signing of former Salford City and AFC Fylde forward Richie Allen.
More here 👇
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🏟 Also tomorrow we are re-opening our hospitality suite, now known as The Melling 5 Suite to remember a truly amazing person. We miss George everyday but this is our way of having something of him with us. Everyone always welcome as George always loved the fans ❤
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📆 Town face Northern Premier Division side Bamber Bridge tomorrow as we continue our preparations for the 22/23 season!
🎟 Usual confirmation of the ticket prices below 👇
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88: GOAAAALLLLLL
Instant reply from Town as a cross in from the left falls to Owen Watkinson who slams home from the edge of the box. Socially distanced scenes!
🔵2-3🔴
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Everyone is Longridge Town is very saddened to hear of the passing of Wilf Blezard.
Wilf was a regular at the Recycling Lives Ground watching his grandson and club captain Ben Fletcher play.
We share Chipping's loss and send our condolences to his family and friends ❤
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129 Ridge fans were in attendance at Bower Fold this afternoon. Thankyou for your support👏⚽️
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A Paul Turner hat-trick, a Sinclair-Smith brace and a first goal for Dan Birch sees Town win 6-1 against
@barlickfc
.
The result sees us through to the preliminary round and a tie away at Charnock Richard to be played provisionally Saturday 24th August.
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✍️𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃: Longridge Town are delighted to announce Joe Melling will be staying at the club for another year!
📰
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It was ecstasy for Town last night when Super Scotty Harries scored a big winner in the dying stages 😍👇
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📝 Last one for tonight as we are delighted to confirm that exciting youngster Leighton Hewitt has joined the club!
Ashey: "At just 16 this lad has got a bright future"
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✍️Longridge Town are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Conor Ready on a one year deal!
👋Welcome,
@conorready9
!
📰
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