All Things Stockport County

THE STOCKPORT COUNTY SUPPORTERS’ SAGA The Stockport County Supporters’ Saga is faithfully reconstructed from the records created by Man-in-a-Hat during his epic 11 day mission to discover whether Stockport County could escape the clutches of regional football. So, while you’re waiting for the fixtures to come out (Noon Wednesday 3 rd July by the way), let me help you relive the final moments of last season through my experiences. EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE HATTERS Not that long ago in a regional football league now far, far away….. Thanks to the wonderful Spennymoor Town, Stockport County just needed to beat already relegated Nuneaton to win the Championship and secure automatic promotion back to the National League. Man-in-a-Hat has survived Chorley, Bamber Bridge, Preston and Sheffield and is making his way to Nuneaton for the final game (hopefully) of the season. Hannah Threatens to Ruin Everything (Saturday 27 th April) After staying overnigh...

THE STOCKPORT COUNTY SUPPORTERS’ SAGA The Stockport County Supporters’ Saga is faithfully reconstructed from the records created by Man-in-a-Hat during his epic 11 day mission to discover whether Stockport County could escape the clutches of regional football. So, while you’re waiting for the fixtures to come out (Noon Wednesday 3 rd July by the way), let me help you relive the final moments of last season through my experiences. EPISODE V - A NEW HOPE Not that long ago in a regional football league now far, far away….. Stockport County had blown the chance of automatic promotion and were hurtling towards the play-offs. We join Man-in-a-Hat as he wakes up in Chorley the day after the disastrous defeat at Victory Park. Never Drink to Try to Forget (Sunday 21 st April) I’m very flat this morning (flat in mood, not flat in carriage). Last night’s maudlin was alcohol induced, but this morning’s maudlin is born of cold hard facts. Due to their superi...