Charnock Richard mourn former photographer Ken Chapman as Prestwich Heys win 5-1
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Charnock Richard have announced that former club photographer Ken Chapman died on 3 November, aged 81. According to the club, he spent more than 15 years on the touchline, captured match action, supporters and trophy wins, and also served as a committee member. Chairman Jason Hodgkinson called him "a very popular gentleman" and said Chapman "built an extraordinary archive of images". His funeral is at Charnock Richard Crematorium on Monday 16 November at 10.30am, with refreshments at the clubhouse afterwards.
Photo: Bethany Lee for Prestwich Heys
On the pitch, the standout result of Saturday 7 November came at Adie Moran Park, where Prestwich Heys beat F.C. St. Helens 5-1 in front of 236 spectators, a week after their FA Vase exit. Jamal Crawford scored twice, with Bryson Appleton, Takura Sambizi and Louis Holt also on target. Jack Buckley's save from David Ball three minutes in kept the game goalless before Crawford opened the scoring. Dylan Thompson was sent off for St Helens shortly before the break for bringing down Holt, and Joe Barker scored a consolation on 80 minutes. The victory lifted Heys to ninth, according to the club, ahead of a trip to Longridge Town on Wednesday 11 November.
That Longridge side won 5-1 at FC Isle of Man on Saturday, with Oliver Hodgson, Josh Ashe, Joe Sowerby and Dale Bury sharing the goals.
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At Chadderton, Atherton Laburnum Rovers came from two goals down to draw 2-2 on Saturday 7 November. Theo Andrew and Jack Bannister put the hosts ahead, before Connor Comber and Jack Foster scored in the 88th and 92nd minutes, according to the visitors' report.
Charnock Richard drew 1-1 with Ramsbottom United at Mossie Park on the same day. Matthew Dudley put the visitors ahead on 52 minutes, Spencer Bibby levelled within four minutes, and goalkeeper Joshua Scurr saved a late Dudley penalty. Lewis Haydock made his 300th appearance for Charnock, while Ramsbottom captain Oscar Radcliffe made his 200th for the Rams.
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Also on Saturday, AFC Liverpool beat Abbey Hey 2-1, Burscough won against Litherland REMYCA, Nelson won their home game against Trafford, and Droylsden beat Barnoldswick Town 2-0 in a fixture billed as first against second. Irlam won 3-1 against Glossop North End at Silver Street.
Away from the league, F.C. St. Helens said average league attendances are up 66% on last season, and Abbey Hey confirmed their game at Litherland REMYCA has been rearranged for the week before Christmas.
