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MACCLESFIELD FC SEASON REVIEW 2023/2024

MACCLESFIELD FC SEASON REVIEW 2023/2024

It was a season full of ups and downs where The Silkmen came within touching distance of three promotions in a row but ultimately fell just short. Here is our review of the 2023/24 campaign.   The season started way back in August over in West Yorkshire as The Silkmen...

Return of the Macc: Episode Three

Return of the Macc: Episode Three

Return of the Macc is back at 7 pm this evening documenting the ups and downs at Macclesfield FC in February.  In this episode, we look at what happens behind the scenes at Macclesfield Football Club on a matchday and in the build-up to a game. Featuring footage from...

MICHAEL CLEGG APPOINTED FIRST TEAM MANAGER

MICHAEL CLEGG APPOINTED FIRST TEAM MANAGER

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Clegg as the club’s new First Team Manager. Clegg joins us from fellow Northern Premier League side Warrington Rylands where he has seen success during his time with The Blues taking them into play...

CLUB STATEMENT: ALEX BRUCE

CLUB STATEMENT: ALEX BRUCE

Macclesfield FC can confirm that Alex Bruce has departed his role as First Team Manager to take up a role at an EFL side. Whilst being disappointed that Alex has decided to leave the Club at this stage of the season, we wish him well in his future career. A further...

OPPOSITION FOCUS: ASHTON UNITED

OPPOSITION FOCUS: ASHTON UNITED

The Silkmen are once again in league action on Tuesday night as we make the trip to take on Ashton United.  Alex Bruce's side came into the game off the back of a comeback 5-3 victory at home to Ilkeston Town. We take a closer look at our Greater Manchester opponents...

MATCH REPORT: ILKESTON TOWN (H)

MATCH REPORT: ILKESTON TOWN (H)

John Rooney scored a hat trick to secure all three points for Alex Bruce's side. Rooney’s goal in the 88th minute cemented the victory when he turned quickly and hit the ball into the bottom left corner. The 33-year-old scored his first just before halftime after he...

MATCH PREVIEW: ILKESTON TOWN (H)

MATCH PREVIEW: ILKESTON TOWN (H)

The Silkmen return to league action this Saturday as Ilkeston Town make the journey to the Leasing.com Stadium.   Alex Bruce's side will be looking to carry on the momentum following last Saturday's amazing victory away at Hampton and Richmond Borough. Goals from...

BRUCE: “IT WAS ONE OF THOSE REALLY GOOD DAYS”

BRUCE: “IT WAS ONE OF THOSE REALLY GOOD DAYS”

It was a day to remember for The Silkmen as goals from Lewis Fensome and Sam Heathcote progressed Macc into the FA Trophy Quarter Finals.  Over 400 Silkmen supporters made the journey to South West London to mark another memorable day in the club's history. Manager...

MATCH PREVIEW: HAMPTON AND RICHMOND (A)

MATCH PREVIEW: HAMPTON AND RICHMOND (A)

Macclesfield FC are back in Isuzu FA Trophy action this weekend as we make the journey down to London to take on Hampton and Richmond. Alex Bruce's side will look to take confidence from the previous round where The Silkmen knocked out National League Dorking...

OPPOSITION FOCUS: HAMPTON AND RICHMOND

OPPOSITION FOCUS: HAMPTON AND RICHMOND

The Silkmen return to Isuzu FA Trophy action this Saturday in the Last 16 as we travel to Hampton and Richmond Borough.  Alex Bruce's side defeated National League side Dorking Wanderers in the previous with a convincing 5-0 victory at the Leasing.com Stadium. The...

MATCH REPORT: BAMBER BRIDGE (H)

MATCH REPORT: BAMBER BRIDGE (H)

John Rooney scored an unusual winner to secure all three points for Alex Bruce’s side. The Silkmen’s number ten flicked the ball with his back to the goal in the box which found its way past James Pradic despite his best efforts. The Brig attempted to clear the ball...

MATCH PREVIEW: BAMBER BRIDGE (H)

MATCH PREVIEW: BAMBER BRIDGE (H)

The Silkmen are back in league action at the Leasing.com Stadium this Saturday as Bamber Bridge make the journey from Lancashire.  Alex Bruce's side will be looking to string a run of wins together after last Saturday's win away at Guiseley. Goals from Alex Curran and...

OPPOSITION FOCUS: BAMBER BRIDGE

OPPOSITION FOCUS: BAMBER BRIDGE

The Silkmen return to action at the Leasing.com Stadium as Bamber Bridge travel from Lancashire.  Alex Bruce's side will be looking to carry on from Saturday's victory against play-off rivals Guiseley. Brig will be looking to bounce back from back-to-back heavy...

MATCH PREVIEW: CREWE ALEXANDRA (H)

MATCH PREVIEW: CREWE ALEXANDRA (H)

The Silkmen are back in Cheshire Senior Cup action this evening as League Two Crewe Alexandra visit the Leasing.com Stadium.  Alex Bruce's side knocked out Tranmere Rovers in the last round to set up this evening's clash. The Railwaymen beat Barnton in the previous...

MATCH PREVIEW: GUISELEY (A)

MATCH PREVIEW: GUISELEY (A)

The Silkmen are back on the road this Saturday as we make the trip to West Yorkshire to take on Guiseley.  Alex Bruce's side will be looking to bounce back after last Saturday's home defeat to Radcliffe. Silkmen last faced Guiseley back in November winning 5-1 at the...

OPPOSITION FOCUS: GUISELEY AFC

OPPOSITION FOCUS: GUISELEY AFC

The Silkmen are back on their travels in league action as we make the journey to West Yorkshire to take on Guiseley. Alex Bruce's side will be looking to bounce back after Saturday's defeat at home to Radcliffe. The Lions of Guiseley will be looking to push on with...

BRUCE: “WE ALL NEED TO STICK TOGETHER”

BRUCE: “WE ALL NEED TO STICK TOGETHER”

Silkmen manager Alex Bruce encouraged the need for unity as his side battled so hard with 10 men despite falling to a home defeat to league leaders Radcliffe.  Macc had to play more than 50 minutes with a man disadvantage after Tunde Owolabi was dismissed for an...

MATCH PREVIEW: RADCLIFFE (H)

MATCH PREVIEW: RADCLIFFE (H)

Macclesfield FC return to league action at the Leasing.com Stadium as we welcome league leaders Radcliffe.  Alex Bruce’s side will be looking to build momentum after a positive victory last time out in the Isuzu FA Trophy against Dorking Wanderers. Radcliffe sit...

OPPOSITION FOCUS: RADCLIFFE FC

OPPOSITION FOCUS: RADCLIFFE FC

Macclesfield FC are back in league action again this Saturday as league leader Radcliffe visit the Leasing.com Stadium.  Alex Bruce's side come into the game off a high after their Isuzu FA Trophy victory over Dorking at the weekend. Radcliffe are currently sitting...

BRUCE: “EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM WAS A JOY TO WATCH”

BRUCE: “EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM WAS A JOY TO WATCH”

Silkmen manager Alex Bruce was full of praise for his side after a convincing 5-0 victory over National League side Dorking Wanderers in the Isuzu FA Trophy.   Macclesfield went into a two-goal lead at halftime thanks to goals from Tunde Owolabi and Alex Curran and...

MATCH PREVIEW: DORKING WANDERERS

MATCH PREVIEW: DORKING WANDERERS

Macclesfield FC return to Isuzu FA Trophy action this Saturday as Dorking Wanderers make the trip to the Leasing.com Stadium.  The Silkmen defeated National League North side Curzon Ashton in the last round thanks to goals from Alex Curran and Luke Duffy. Marc White's...

OPPOSITION FOCUS: DORKING WANDERERS

OPPOSITION FOCUS: DORKING WANDERERS

The Silkmen take a break from league action this weekend as we continue our FA Trophy journey with Dorking Wanderers travelling to SK11. Alex Bruce's side knocked out National League North Curzon Ashton in the last round thanks to goals from Luke Duffy and Alex Curran...

MATCH REPORT: MATLOCK TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MATLOCK TOWN

Two second half goals from Alex Curran and Tre Pemberton was enough for the Silkmen to defeat Matlock Town.  The first half saw very little chances between the two sides, but it was the hosts who came the closest to opening the scoring through Ioan Evans who had a...

MATCH PREVIEW: MATLOCK TOWN (A)

MATCH PREVIEW: MATLOCK TOWN (A)

Macclesfield FC are back on the road again this evening as we make the trip over to Derbyshire to take on Matlock Town.  The Silkmen defeated The Gladiators earlier in the season after second-half goals from Paul Dawson, Tom Peers, and Neil Kengni saw Macc secure a...

OPPOSITION FOCUS: MATLOCK TOWN

OPPOSITION FOCUS: MATLOCK TOWN

The Silkmen are back on the road this evening as we make the trip over the Peak District to Matlock Town. Alex Bruce's side will be looking to bounce back following a disappointing home defeat to Lancaster City at the weekend. We take a closer look at The Gladiators...

BRUCE: “WE KEEP THROWING A GRENADE INTO THE PACK”

BRUCE: “WE KEEP THROWING A GRENADE INTO THE PACK”

 Manager Alex Bruce was disappointed with his side's first half performance after going two goals down and ultimately coming away empty-handed.  The Silkmen were way below par in the first half and went in 2-0 down thanks to goals from Sam and Charlie Bailey. A John...

MATCH PREVIEW: LANCASTER CITY (H)

MATCH PREVIEW: LANCASTER CITY (H)

Macclesfield FC return to the Leasing.com Stadium for the first time in 2024 as we welcome Lancaster City.  Alex Bruce's side will be looking to build momentum after a positive victory on New Year's Day away to fellow promotion rivals Warrington Rylands. Lancaster...

OPPOSITION FOCUS: LANCASTER CITY

OPPOSITION FOCUS: LANCASTER CITY

The Silkmen are back at The Leasing.com Stadium for the first time in 2024 as we welcome Lancaster City.  Alex Bruce's side will be looking to carry on from New Year's Day victory over Warrington Rylands. We take a look at our visitors in Opposition Focus. HISTORY ...

BRUCE: “WE SHOWED A DIFFERENT KIND OF BRAVERY”

BRUCE: “WE SHOWED A DIFFERENT KIND OF BRAVERY”

Silkmen manager Alex Bruce praised his side's bravery in yesterday's 3-2 victory away at Warrington Rylands to kickstart 2024 in style.   Thanks to a John Rooney hat-trick, the Silkmen picked up all three points to the fellow Cheshire side. Bruce's side went into...

TUNDE OWOLABI JOINS THE SILKMEN

TUNDE OWOLABI JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms with striker Tunde Owolabi subject to FA approval and international clearance.  The 28-year-old recently left Cork City where he scored several times in the Irish Premier Division. He also had a spell with St Pats...

MATCH PREVIEW: HYDE UNITED

MATCH PREVIEW: HYDE UNITED

Boxing Day football at The Leasing.com Stadium as Macclesfield welcome Hyde United in a play off battle.  Alex Bruce's side come into Tuesday's game following an impressive 3-1 victory away at Gainsborough thanks to goals from Luke Duffy, John Rooney and Paul Dawson....

OPPOSITION FOCUS: GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY

OPPOSITION FOCUS: GAINSBOROUGH TRINITY

Macclesfield are back on the road once again as we make the journey to Lincolnshire to take on Gainsborough Trinity.  Alex Bruce will be looking to start the Christmas schedule with a victory against a Gainsborough side without a win in five. We take a closer look at...

MATCH PREVIEW: WORKINGTON (A)

MATCH PREVIEW: WORKINGTON (A)

Macclesfield FC make the long journey to Cumbria this evening to take on Workington AFC at Borough Park.  The game originally scheduled for mid-November was moved due to The Silkmen's FA Trophy exploits resulting in a long journey in late December. Alex Bruce's side...

OPPOSITION FOCUS: WORKINGTON AFC

OPPOSITION FOCUS: WORKINGTON AFC

The games keep coming thick and fast as The Silkmen make the long journey to Cumbria to take on Workington. Alex Bruce's side will be looking to avenge the 4-3 defeat to Bradford Park Avenue at the weekend. We took a closer look at the Cumbrian outfit in opposition...

BRUCE: “IF YOU UNDERESTIMATE ANY OPPONENT, YOU CAN GET PUNISHED”

BRUCE: “IF YOU UNDERESTIMATE ANY OPPONENT, YOU CAN GET PUNISHED”

Silkmen manager Alex Bruce was disappointed with his side's individual mistakes after Saturday's loss at home against Bradford (Park Avenue). Bruce suffered his first defeat as Silkmen boss after a frustrating performance against struggling Bradford (Park Avenue)....

MATCH REPORT: BRADFORD (PARK AVENUE)

MATCH REPORT: BRADFORD (PARK AVENUE)

Alex Bruce’s undefeated start came to an end after Jordan Preston secured all three points for the away side.  The winner came in the 57th minute when Luke Berry’s save deflected towards Preston who struck the ball into the goal. Kane Drummond opened the scoring in...

MATCH PREVIEW: BRADFORD (PARK AVENUE)

MATCH PREVIEW: BRADFORD (PARK AVENUE)

The Silkmen return to league action at The Leasing.com Stadium this Saturday as Bradford (Park Avenue) make the journey from West Yorkshire.  Alex Bruce's side come into the game off the back of an excellent victory away at Curzon Ashton in the Isuzu FA Trophy setting...

OPPOSITION FOCUS: BRADFORD PARK AVENUE

OPPOSITION FOCUS: BRADFORD PARK AVENUE

The Silkmen are back at The Leasing.com Stadium this Saturday as Bradford Park Avenue make the journey from West Yorkshire.  Alex Bruce's side will be looking to push on over the busy Christmas period and Saturday's fixture starts a run of four games in ten days. We...

BRUCE: “WE’VE SHOWN THAT WE ARE A GOOD TEAM”

BRUCE: “WE’VE SHOWN THAT WE ARE A GOOD TEAM”

Silkmen manager Alex Bruce was delighted with his side's performance after Saturday's FA Trophy victory against higher opposition in Curzon Ashton.  Bruce remains unbeaten since taking charge of the Silkmen at the end of October and Saturday's victory against one of...

MATCH REPORT: CURZON ASHTON

MATCH REPORT: CURZON ASHTON

Second-half goals from Luke Duffy and Alex Curran ensured that The Silkmen progressed through to the last 32 of the Isuzu FA Trophy against Curzon Ashton. Fresh from his hat trick in midweek, Oumar Niasse was lively in the opening 20 minutes and could have put...

CURRAN: “WE KNOW WE CAN BEAT THEM”

CURRAN: “WE KNOW WE CAN BEAT THEM”

Midfielder Alex Curran indicated that the squad is full of confidence ahead of a trip to his former side Curzon Ashton in the Third Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy.  The Silkmen are unbeaten since Alex Bruce took charge of the side back in October and Curran believes...

MATCH PREVIEW: CURZON ASHTON (A)

MATCH PREVIEW: CURZON ASHTON (A)

Macclesfield FC return to Isuzu FA Trophy action this weekend as we make the short journey to Curzon Ashton in the Third Round.  Both sides come into the game following weekends without fixtures as The Silkmen's game at Bamber Bridge was postponed due to a frozen...

MATCH PREVIEW: BAMBER BRIDGE (A)

MATCH PREVIEW: BAMBER BRIDGE (A)

The Silkmen will be looking to carry on their unbeaten start under Alex Bruce as we make the journey to Lancashire to face Bamber Bridge.  Alex Bruce's side have scored 15 in five games in all competitions following Saturday's 5-1 victory over Guiseley. Bamber Bridge...

MATCH PREVIEW: GUISELEY (H)

MATCH PREVIEW: GUISELEY (H)

The Silkmen return to The Leasing.com Stadium this weekend as Guiseley are the visitors. Alex Bruce's side come into the game off the back of a 6-0 midweek victory over Atherton Collieries where Kane Drummond scored four. The visitors from West Yorkshire are one of...

SILKMEN SIGN £13.5 MILLION MAN

SILKMEN SIGN £13.5 MILLION MAN

Macclesfield FC are delighted to have agreed terms to the signing of former Everton and Hull City striker Oumar Niasse on a short term deal subject to league approval.  Boasting a wealth of experience, Niasse will be able to share his expertise from making over 50...