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JAKE’S AIMING TO POWER ON

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 June 2025

By Steven Oldham

IT’S onwards and upwards for Cheadle Town next season – and manager Jake Davies is looking to build further on leading the club to their best-ever league finish.
The 29-year-old consolidated the North West Counties Premier Division side’s Step 5 status in 14th place – one rung higher than the previous best set under Paul Marshall a season earlier.
Now, the ambitious boss is looking for the club to progress both on and off the pitch.
“I know the owners, club and community really well,” he said. “It means a lot to do w...

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