MACC C ON FIRE IN SPARKLING 5TH NOVEMBER DERBY

In the corresponding fixture last year, Altrincham were to become the only team to beat Macclesfield C.

It was time for the Macc lads to make a statement that would send shockwaves through the Stockport and District League (Div 3). We just had to settle for a firework display. A panoramic kaleidoscopic collage of colour that illuminated the Trafford skyline and saw Macclesfield rack up a scoreline not seen since the last comet passed this way.

Alty’s Mike and I pushed the wood around for about an hour before Man with Hat nicked a pawn. I feared a gruelling endgame but Mike was in a generous mood. Indeed all of the Altrincham players were benevolent.

Marc had had a difficult start to the season but was able to create a passed pawn that steamrolled down to the 8th rank ably abetted by his opponent Peter.

Jake, Macclesfield’s latest New Kid in Town returned with the full point for the second night in a row *Watch this space* and its too much for David A.

Anthony Lane (theirs not ours) gave Ant Brough a way in and its 4-0.

Finishing off was Mr Astley who had Alty’s Bill in a vice like grip and he’s never gonna give it up, never gonna let you down, never gonna run around + dessert you, never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye (enough- Ed).

So 5-0 to the Silkmen. MWH is not sure as to his availability this year but the Hat lives for nights like these and as John A observed, this is a time for slippers on, in front of the fire, with a steaming hot cup of chocolate.

Well played to all and thanks to Altrincham for their cordial hospitality as always.