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AN UPDATE FROM THE CLUB’S SHAREHOLDERS

AN UPDATE FROM THE CLUB’S SHAREHOLDERS

As you may well have seen, Rob Smethurst has decided to step down from all involvement in day-to-day activities at our Football Club. Ultimately, Rob has decided to do this with the very best interests of our Club at heart, and we fully understand the rationale that...

CLUB STATEMENT: ROBBIE SAVAGE

CLUB STATEMENT: ROBBIE SAVAGE

Macclesfield FC can confirm that Robbie Savage has accepted the role of First Team Manager at Enterprise National League side, Forest Green Rovers. Whereas we cannot hide the fact that this is disappointing, Robbie leaves with our very best wishes and eternal...

Club Publishes Annual Financial Report

Club Publishes Annual Financial Report

The Club has submitted its annual report and financial statements for the year ending June 2024. Summary of Accounts In the latest fiscal period, the club has experienced a robust financial performance, marked by significant improvements across key areas. Firstly,...

CLUB STATEMENT: MICHAEL CLEGG

CLUB STATEMENT: MICHAEL CLEGG

Macclesfield FC can confirm that Michael Clegg has left his role as First Team Manager by mutual consent this afternoon. We would like to thank Michael for all his efforts whilst at the Club and wish him well in the future. A further statement will be issued regarding...

CLUB STATEMENT: EMIRATES FA CUP REPLAYS

CLUB STATEMENT: EMIRATES FA CUP REPLAYS

Macclesfield FC wholeheartedly condemns the decision to scrap Emirates FA Cup replays from next season. The Emirates FA Cup is the most magical competition in the world and in our view, to impose this decision devalues it and disrespects all those teams that enter. In...

CLUB STATEMENT: MICHAEL CLEGG

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...

CLUB STATEMENT: DISORDER

CLUB STATEMENT: DISORDER

Over the past few weeks, it has been observed by the club that a small number of our supporters both at home and away fixtures have been involved in incidents of foul and abusive language, throwing coins, sweets, smoke bombs and other objects on the field of play. ...

CLUB STATEMENT: OWOLABI RED CARD APPEAL

CLUB STATEMENT: OWOLABI RED CARD APPEAL

After lodging an appeal against the red card shown to Babatunde Owolabi, we can confirm that we have been unsuccessful and Tunde will therefore serve a three-game suspension.  Owolabi was dismissed in the 41st minute of last Saturday's fixture at home to Radcliffe...

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...

CLUB STATEMENT FROM ROBERT SMETHURST

CLUB STATEMENT FROM ROBERT SMETHURST

Further to last night's Northern Premier League - Premier Division fixture against Worksop Town, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to part company with Head Coach Mark Duffy, Assistant Head Coach Sammy McIlroy, and Head Goalkeeper Coach Dean Baker. In...

A STATEMENT FROM ROB SMETHURST

A STATEMENT FROM ROB SMETHURST

Owner Rob Smethurst has released the following statement:  We’d like to thank Paddy for everything he has done for the club during his time and wish him the very best in his new role at a full-time club. As the owner of the football club and having been there since...