Rodger Wylde's Testimonial

Dave Jones, Rodger Wylde and Brendan Elwood

The first game of the 2013/14 preseason saw Sheffield Wednesday bring a team to Edgeley Park, as both clubs celebrated the illustrious career of former Wednesday and County player and long term County physio, Rodger Wylde. The first half saw some familiar faces as a team of County 'legends' took to the field. They were unable to contain the Championship side and went in at half time 3-0 down, however it was great to see some old favourites. In the second half County's part assembled Conference North side, bolstered with a few trialists, and showcasing the new retro away kit, gained a creditable 0-0 draw over the 45 mins.

Alan Lord and Tommy Rowe renew acquaintances

Perkins and Dicker

Luke Beckett

Liam Dickinson

New coach, Terry Mitchell, leads the warm up.

Phil Jevons

Iain Howard

Kieran Charnock

Jamie Hand

Luton (H) 2nd March 2013

A 1-0 defeat at the hands of the other Hatters.

Paul Marshall

Frustrated Hattersley

Andy Halls

Hereford (H) 26th February 2013

Another defeat this time County were on the wrong end of a 3-2 scoreline.

Matty Mainwaring

Adnan Cirak congratulated by Simon Hackney after scoring his first County goal.

Mark Cullen

Cirak ... erm ... rueing another missed opportunity.

Tamworth (H) 19th February 2013

A disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Tamworth.

Kick off

Lincoln (H) 12th February 2013

A 2-0 win over Lincoln City continues Darije Kalezic's promising start as County manager.

Players congratulate Hattersley on his goal

Pacey loanee Mark Cullen with a chance on goal

Nuneaton (H) 2nd February 2013

2nd February 2013 marked Darije Kalezic's first game in charge of County. The game finished in a 3-2 victory to County.

Introducing Darije Kalezic

Nolan about to whip in the free kick that led to Jennings' opening goal

Tubby liner flagging

Kevin "whining" Wilson in action.

Jon Macken's debut

Mansfield (H) 15th January 2013

A game in which County were probably unlucky to lose. Finished 3-1 to Mansfield, but the result became meaningless due to the sacking of Jim Gannon after the game. A very unpopular move by the board.

Hyde United (H) Boxing Day 26th December 2012

A wet and ultimately miserable day at Edgeley Park as a couple of early mistakes cost County a 2-0 defeat at the hands of their local neighbours.


Was soaking after the game and seriously considered becoming a literal 'fairweather photographer'. To brighten my day a little, my brother, over from Germany for the Christmas period, joined me on the sidelines to capture some of the action.
Look out for a few of his pictures.

Kenny B (G.Stronge)

Connor and former player Griffin lead the teams out

(G.Stronge)

Tom Collins

(G.Stronge)

I attended the following home game, a 2-2 draw with AFC Telford up in the Cheadle End. It turned out it would have been the better game to photograph out of the two, but it was good to get back into the stands for a change.