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       Goldrick wants Amateurs to challenge for title
   DIR By: soldiermedic100
       Date: July 23, 2019, 1:18 am
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       34-year old Shane Goldrick is heading into his 4th year at North
       West Counties First Division South side Wythenshawe Amateurs and
       after an impressive 2018/19 where they finished fourth at the
       first time of asking at Step 6 - Goldrick is hoping to go that
       one step further.
       "At the start of the year, we would of probably would have taken
       4th spot for our first year in the counties, however, I do
       believe we could have done better than that position as we were
       in second place for a long period of time.
       "We dropped off towards the end of the season partly down to
       injuries and squad selection.  The lads, the chairman Basil
       Kabbani, the ultras (old boys J) and all involved with the club
       have worked extremely hard though and our set up at the club is
       excellent considering it was our first year at the home of
       Holyhedge Park too and lots of clubs and supporters have
       commented on our set up at the club."
       Going into the new season, Goldrick knows just what they must
       do, "The lads are pretty fit and do look after themselves but we
       always continue to work on this as I do believe our fitness
       levels did win us games last year.  However, we just need to be
       a bit better in terms of game management.  Last year there were
       times we were leading games and still chasing for goals and this
       meant that we dropped points.  We have reflected upon the season
       in our pre-season schedule and lads know we must improve our
       decision making at times.
       "We have unfortunately lost a few players and I welcome Martin
       Ivison who joins my backroom staff with a couple of other
       changes.  We have recruited some new young hungry players and we
       have kept a lot of the core group of players which is excellent
       so we are just working on our shape and how we set up in games.
       The lads have been working really hard and are looking forward
       to getting started.  We have a few more competitive pre-season
       games and they are eager to get started away against a tough
       Stockport Town side on the opening day of the season.
       "We hope to challenge for the league this year. It would also be
       nice to go on a couple of cup runs as the ultras (our loyal fan
       group) follow us everywhere. We want to become a dominate force
       in the NWC Premier division.
       "We also look forward to a lot of local derbies this year.  We
       had over 600 people at our derby with Wythenshawe Town at home
       and hope to do the same against the likes of West Didsbury, both
       Cheadle outfits (Health Nomads and Town), Maine Road, Abbey Hey
       etc. So if people haven't done so already then get down and see
       our set up at Holyhedge Park and support the Ammies as we are
       always commented on our positive attacking football."
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