By Ethan Hoijord
Photo by Marc Gibbs [Another Bearded Photographer]
Vauxhall Motors start their competitive campaign with a FA Cup away tie against West Didsbury And Chorlton on Saturday afternoon.
It has been a fantastic summer for The Motormen as key players from a promotion winning side have been retained such as the likes of dangerous trickster Michael Burkey and forward, Lewis Buckley.
Mick McGraa has appointed Alan Morgan as his assistant manager following the departure of Joe Heath and players of a high standard have been recruited, including former Tranmere winger George Nugent and former Wrexham and Sunderland Youth Product, Bobby Beaumont.
The FA Cup provides a great test for The Motors as McGraa is yet to win any game in the competition during his time in Ellesmere Port, last season his team were beaten against a strong Whitchurch Alport side away from home.
Thus, a win would certainly add to the winning atmosphere after being victorious in The NWCFL Challenge Cup Final this Summer against Congleton Town, adding a new trophy to the collection.
West Didsbury and Chorlton Factfile:
Formed: 1908
Manager: Christopher Rowley was appointed in mid-December 2019. The young gaffer was 32 when he entered the role, he had managed Altrincham FC’s Reserves for five years.
Ground: Step Places Stadium, Chorlton, Manchester
Record attendance: 890 v Maine Road, August 2021
Form: Have won and lost one of their opening two games, starting their season with a 3-0 win at home to Colne.
Top scorer: Benjamin Elliott, 32 goals in 40 games. Darren McKnight has hit two in two so far this season.
Playing colours: White and Black shirts, Black shorts, Black socks
Recent honours: 2022 NWCFL First Division South Trophy Winners, 2013 NWCFL First Division Trophy Winners, 2011 Manchester Division 1 Champions.
All support for The Motormen is appreciated thus we look forward to seeing you at The Step Places Stadium!