Football Focus Issue 83 | Page 33

Ramsbottom United “I’ve sponsored the club for twenty years now having first becoming involved as my Dad is personal friends with some of the members. My Dad, John has been President there for a long time and I used to play for the club as a centre-forward. I always keep an eye on their results on the internet and wish them luck in their push for promotion.” SMITHS of BURY Specialist Hauliers : sm 0161 7 Anthony Smith, Smiths of Bury about re-structuring the playing squad and the effect was felt immediately with an impressive run that has seen the club battling at the top end of what is proving to be an extremely competitive competition. On top of that, the club has experienced a superb record- breaking run in the FA Trophy, non-league’s premier cup competition, defeating higher placed opposition such as Workington and Weymouth along the way. Whilst promotion back to the Evo-Stik Premier, where the club enjoyed a couple of seasons not too long ago is the main focus of attention, the Trophy run has really improved the club’s profile, with smiles appearing on the ever-increasing number of supporters after three or four undistinguished seasons. Whilst most of the attention is focussed on the First team, Ramsbottom United can be genuinely regarded as a community club. The thriving Junior section encompasses 39 teams within the 6-21 age group, with a number of Junior players forcing their way into First team contention in the last couple of years. : smiths of bury ltd 0161 796 5355 Roach Bank Road, Pilsworth Industrial Estate, Bury, Lancashire, BL98RD Roach Bank Roa Estate, Bury, “I’ve sponsored the club for five years now having first get involved when they approached me for advertising and as I am local I was keen to help out. I still follow their results and wish them good luck for the rest of the season. Keep up the good work!” John Ainscow S GARDEN UMMERSEA T CENTRE Support for a Great Local Club From a Great Local Garden Centre Summerseat Garden Centre. Railway St, Summerseat, Bury, Lancs. BL9 5QD Tel: 01204 883048. [email protected] www.summerseatgardencentre.co.uk Opening Times: Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm. Sunday: 9am-5pm Café Opening Times Mon - Sat 9.00am til 4.30pm. Sun 9.00am til 4.00pm. www.footballfocusmag.com 33