FA Vase

BEARS’ HERO KEEPER DAVE NOW A PART OF HISTORY!

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
12 March 2023

Shootout hero is toast of the town
By Richard Scott

CONGLETON TOWN 1
Needham 11

BURY AFC 1
Hunt 15
Congleton Town won 5-4 on pens

WE’RE ON OUR WAY: Congleton Town’s players and fans celebrate victory
PICTURE: Judie Tingle

CONGLETON Town goalkeeper Dave Parton was the Congleton Town penalty shootout hero as the Bears defeated FA Vase favourites Bury AFC to progress to the semi-finals for the first time.
Parton guessed right to save Harry Brazel’s penalty, which allowed Lewis Short to step up and spark mass celebrations.
Congleton took the lead in the ...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day!

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Related TopicsBury AFC Congleton Town FA Vase Premium

Read our latest news on any of these social networks!

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Non-League Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

Your subscription has been successful.

More in FA Vase

Boss Karl is left in a quandary

Karl Baggaley has had a change of heart over Hallen’s unusual quandary with his underdogs one last bite away from having their day at Wembley.
Phillips: Anyone can win!

By Jon Couch HALLEN v AFC STONEHAM James Phillips has warned AFC Stoneham against paying attention to their favourites’ tag as they go in search of a historic league and Vase double. The Purps are enjoying their most successful season on record, standing just one tie from a dream Wembley...
Gav’s got a taste of big Vase stage

Gavin Kelsey couldn’t be prouder of what Cockfosters have achieved in reaching the final four – but he wants them to realise they may never get the chance to reach Wembley again.
Chipie has a stable diet!

Punjab United have picked up some tips from the top ahead of the biggest game in their history – from current FA Vase holders Whitstable Town.