Ashton didn't look to have lost their end of season form as they got their pre season campaign off to a satisfactory start with a 4 vs 2 victory over last seasons division winners Waverley FC.

First half goals from Phil Armistead and a well struck free kick from Ben Grimshaw gave Ashton a well deserved 2-1 lead at half time.

A mass change at half time gave the second half the inevitable pre season feel but that didn't mean Ashton were unable to continue to create numerous goal scoring chances.
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The game is to be held at the Clifton Village Hall on Vicarage Road.

http://goo.gl/maps/Tg2v4

Please arrive as close to 6pm as you can.

NO PARKING is allowed in the village hall car park, please park on Vicarage Road.

If you own Navy shorts and White socks please bring them as we have more players that kit available.


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Sunday's training session will commence on the sand dunes in sunny Lytham.

The easiest place to park will be on main road, Clifton Drive just after the large building called Dune Point. Look out for Stuart's car and pull up somewhere near there. Make your way up and over the dunes and meet on the beach for 10.30am.

For directions click here

If anybody needs a lift, please let Stuart know.
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Pre season training is now upon us. The following sessions will take place ahead of the start of the season on 18th August.

Remember fitness is a key element to any successful team.

Sunday 14th July, 10.30am - 12noon,  Ashton Park

Thursday 18th July, 7pm - 8pm, Ashton Park

Sunday 21st July, 10.30am - 12noon, Lytham Sand Dunes

Thursday 25th July, 7pm - 8pm, Ashton Park

Sunday 28th July, 10.30 - 12noon, Ashton Park

Thursday 1st August 7pm - 8pm, Ashton Park

Sunday 4th August, Friendly vs Albrighton, 11...
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Ashton complete the season with a 5 vs 3 victory over Frenchwood.

Match report to follow....

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Ashton fought back for a well earned draw away at Burscough on Sunday.
The result extends Ashton's good recent form and they have now taken 13 points from a possible 15.



Ashton started brightly and created the better of the opening chances. Mike Tattersall's early effort was blocked on the line and Matt Wiggins had a one on one which he put just wide of the right hand post.
Burscough used the advantage of the spacious pitch and passed the ball well in midfield but they could not find a way past ...
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Ashton recorded their biggest ever victory in blustery conditions against Deepdale Dynamos on Moor Park.
The reds continued their good run of form by thumping 8 without reply past sorry Deepdale.

An outstanding strike from Ben Grimshaw in the opening 5 minutes put Ashton in control early on. With the strong wind causing havoc for the home side, they struggled to get the ball out of their own half. Ashton went to work to capitalise on the advantage and were soon 3 up. A deep cross from Ben Grims...
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A goal from Tom Darkins and 2 from Tom Bonnick were enough to give Ashton a well earned 3 v 2 victory and end Burscough's unbeaten league run.

Yet again Ashton were forced into some positional changes as only 11 players were available to face the top of the league opposition. The game saw the first starts for Phil Armistead and Anthony Gambino upfront.

Ashton were ahead early on when Tom Darkins cleverly headed on Matt Wiggins effort at goal to leave the keeper with no chance.

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Ashton saw off Preston Guild with another 4 goals as they saw off the opposition 4 vs 2 on Moor Park.

Ashton were forced into a number of changes as they lined up for this game with just 11 men. A big thanks goes to Greg Lawson for brushing off his hangover and turning out to run the line for us. Much appreciated.

Tom Wignall made his debut starting up front alongside Matt Wiggins and Stuart Hames filled in on the left hand side of midfield with Steve Thomas coming in to cover centre midfield.

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Ashton recorded their first win of 2013 and in the process ended Preston Guild's unbeaten run for the 2013.

A strong performance was rewarded with a fully deserved victory. Improved forward play saw the reds attack with confidence and allowed Ben Grimshaw's early effort deflected into the net by the Preston Guild defender.

 Ben soon made it 2 when Tom Darkins threaded a perfectly weighted ball through for him to beat the keeper at the near post with the outside of his left boot.

Ashton saw the h...
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