All Things Stockport County

George Haigh. hedgegrower , with great sadness, joins the rest of the County Family in mourning the passing of George Haigh, County`s   103 year old former player. George was far more than a former player though, he was a gentleman and a true County Hero- a real joy to meet. He will be sadly missed . There was a place reserved for George outside the County Museum that he opened   for the Club a while back.    And there will always be a place in our hearts for George, and his family to whom we send our condolences at this sad time. R.I.P George ! hedgegrower    

  With just one game left in the regular National North season, Stockport County surged back to the top of the table today,   securing a deserved 2-0 win against Curzon Ashton at Edgeley Park , whilst in the North East erstwhile leaders Chorley went down 1-0 to in-form Spennymoor Town. Wow…..what a climax to an amazing season this is turning out to be as County will now go into next Saturday`s final game of the season 1 point clear of the Lancashire outfit, in the certain knowledge that a win will send them up as Champions! County were quick to establish control against the Tamesiders, Ash Palmer getting the opening goal 6 minutes in. A palpably delighted and relieved Matty Warburton added a second 20 minutes later whereupon a decent……. spirited showing from Mark Bradshaw`s side prevented any further damage being inflicted. For County it was great to see Warburton get back to scoring again, and his busy game merited that reward. great to see Wa...