Atherton Collieries are proud to announce the first issue of our new magazine, “Are You The Clown?” Produced by the team behind our matchday programme, “Are You The Clown?” is an informal look through the Colls archives, with each issue featuring interviews, photographs and stories from throughout our 105 year history. Issue One is now […]

Atherton Collieries are excited to confirm the relaunch of “Parallel Lines”, the official Colls podcast. Hosted by Zach Pierce, Ben Olawumi and Emil Anderson whilst also starring Danny Brown as our roving reporter, the podcast will feature interviews with fans and players, news and stories from the Collieries archives, in an informal magazine format. This […]

An update for ‘non-elite’ football in England following latest COVID-19 restrictions. We note the UK Government’s announcement this evening with regards to the new national COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown. As a result, the impact on ‘non elite’ football in England will include the suspension of fixtures and training across the following, with immediate effect: Steps […]

After an examination of the current situation both locally and nationally, Atherton Collieries regretfully announce that they will not be fulfilling their Boxing Day and New Years Day fixtures. Financial considerations played a part in the decision made, however the overarching consideration is that of the health and safety of all involved. With families across […]

Atherton Collieries are excited to confirm the signing of Louis Myers. The striker returns to bolster the Black & Whites forward ranks following a short stint playing for Hyde United. Louis made his initial Colls debut on Boxing Day 2019, going on to score 4 goals in 9 appearances before the 19/20 season was curtailed. […]

Atherton Collieries are excited to announce the signing of highly rated young defender Joel Amado. An imperious left sided defender, 22 year old Amado has already amassed an increasing level of experience throughout his career, rising up through the leagues having played for Irlam prior to becoming a favourite amongst the Trafford faithful, before most […]

Atherton Collieries are currently taking applications for a physiotherapist to join our first team backroom staff on matchdays for the remainder of the season. Interested parties should please get in contact with the club on Twitter at @ACFC1916, or contact first team manager Brad Cooke directly (@BCSharpedge), with a closing date of Friday 18th December […]

Atherton Collieries can today confirm the departures of Jordan Darr and Jack Banister. Jordan Darr has made the decision to depart the Colls due to increasing work commitments, after making six starts in ten appearances for the club this season. Darr’s most notable performance came as he picked up the Man of the Match award […]