Northern Premier League

Wilkinson shines in narrow win

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
13 August 2017

By Keith Trudgeon
STALYBRIDGE CELTIC 1
NANTWICH TOWN 0
A GOAL right on half-time was enough to give Stalybridge Celtic a winning start after their relegation last season but it was hard work against a determined and plucky visitor who battled to the end.
They totally dominated proceedings in a one-sided first half, with midfielder Greg Wilkinson directing traffic. They started the better of the two sides as they dominated possesion and created chances in a positive opening to the season.
He played in Theo Bailey- Jones only for the youngster to mis-control and squander the chance.
And both ...

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