Name - Paul Hafford Role - U17’s Manager Number of months/years volunteering - just over 13 years this year with Stalybridge Celtic (Delayed my retirement to carry on with the 17’s) Proudest moment so far - Winning the league undefeated, Winning team of the year, Manager of the season and Jake H winning Club Player … Continue reading Grassroots Volunteer and… Senior Construction Manager →

Name : Phil Cook Role: U10's Colts Whites Coach Number of months/years volunteering : 3 years Proudest moment so far : tough one, but probably winning both cups in my first season Hours put in per week (during season) : spend 7 days a week thinking of ways to improve the lads, but physical hours, … Continue reading Grass Volunteer and… Toy Distribution →

Today (Saturday 16 May) should have been Presentation Night 2020. We can't come together to celebrate, so instead we wanted to share as many photos from the season as we can #celticfamily  Photos from the 2019/20 season have been added to the 'Presentation Night 2020' album on Facebook. A big part of presentation night is … Continue reading Presentation Night 2020 | 16 May →

Name: Dave Lees Role: under 10s Colts Blues Number of months/years volunteering: 2 Proudest moment so far:Reaching EMJFL final this year and also the Lisbon trip which was anazing Hours put in per week: 6 hours One thing you'd change:Training pitch - sick of Astley flat astro. Day job: NHS Estates

Name:Jonny Pritchard Role:Stalybridge Celtic Juniors u11's / Coach Number of months/years volunteering:Roped in by Ali about 4yrs ago  Proudest moment so far :Its been great coaching this set of young lads from u8, winning a cup final, 3 promotions and now competing in the EMJFL championship division, but the main thing is watching these … Continue reading Grassroots Volunteer and… Welder, Fabricator →

Name -Adam Rawson Role -U12’s Manager Number of months/years volunteering -Just over 10 years this year with Stalybridge Celtic Proudest moment so far -So hard to pick one moment from over the years but this season has probably been our best one ever in terms of Club Representation, even though we didn’t get to finish … Continue reading Grassroots Volunteer and… Managing Director & Water and Waste Water Treatment Engineer →

Role: Under 9s Girls Blues Coach Number of Years Volunteering: 2 years Hours put in each week: 3-4 hours training, matches, and planning Proudest Moment So Far: Winning the first-ever Stalybridge Celtic Juniors girls tournament! Going all season undefeated playing with only four players most weeks. One Thing You'd Change: I can't think of anything … Continue reading Grassroots Volunteer and… Housewife & Carer →

Name:Carl Whitehead Role:Club Secretary Number of months/years volunteering: 17 Proudest moment so far:Helping to secure grant from Football Foundation for Soccer School refurbishment Hours put in per week:At least 200

Name:Paul Wainwright Role:Current u11’s stripes whites manager/coach Number of years coaching:Been coaching now for around 6 years Proudest Moment:Starting off in division 5 of the EMJFL 3 seasons ago and being promoted every season to reach the 2nd division where we have reached the semi final of Martyn Hett trophy and had a decent run … Continue reading Grassroots Volunteer and… Marine and Defence Engineer →

Each day for two weeks, a Stalybridge Celtic Juniors volunteer will be profiled on the ‘Grassroots Volunteer and…’ series of Q&As. These are the people who make grassroots football happen for hundreds of children at Celtic Juniors. Name:Garry Jones Role:U15s Whites Manager Number of years volunteering:5 years Stalybridge, previously 5 years with Curzon  Proudest Moment:Last … Continue reading Grassroots Volunteer and… NHS Fire Safety Officer →