We conclude our look at the Vanarama National League ‘Class of 2015-16’ with teams from Macclesfield Town to Wrexham. Fixtures are released at 1pm today, so watch this space…!
Macclesfield Town:
Stadium: Moss Rose
Address: London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7SP
Miles: 206
Manager: John Askey
Last season: 6th in Vanarama Conference, 78 points
Top scorer: Waide Fairhurst (10)
Website: www.mtfc.co.uk
Twitter: @thesilkmen
Played for Both: Guy Madjo – much-travelled Cameroonian striker who scored eight goals in 23 appearances for The Shots from January 2012 to January 2013
We’ve Met Before: 7 September 2013 – Mark Molesley’s long-range winner earned a tight 1-0 victory to wipe out The Shots’ ten-point deficit after administration
Southport:
Stadium: Merseyrail Community Stadium
Address: Haig Avenue, Southport, Merseyside PR8 6JZ
Miles: 240
Manager: Paul Carden
Last season: 19th in Vanarama Conference, 51 points
Top scorer: Richard Brodie (12)
Website: www.southportfc.net
Twitter: @southport_fc
Played for Both: Dean Howell – marauding full-back who made 18 appearances for The Shots from 2008 to 2010
We’ve Met Before: 23 November 2013 – Brett Williams scored in 31 seconds and completed his hat-trick in a stunning 5-1 win
Torquay United:
Stadium: Launa Windows Stadium
Address: Marnham Road, Plainmoor, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3PS
Miles: 165
Manager: Paul Cox
Last season: 13th in Vanarama Conference, 61 points
Top scorer: Ryan Bowman (13)
Website: www.torquayunited.com
Twitter: @TUFC1899
Played for Both: Tim Sills – 52 goals in 144 appearances for The Shots in two spells, from May 2003 – January 2006 and January – May 2011
We’ve Met Before: 3 March 2008 – Scott Davies scored one of the most famous goals in the Club’s history as The Shots beat their nearest Blue Square Premier title rivals live on national television
Tranmere Rovers:
Stadium: Prenton Park
Address: Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH42 9PY
Miles: 236
Manager: Gary Brabin
Last season: relegated from League Two in 24th place, 39 points
Top scorer: Max Power (10)
Website: www.tranmererovers.co.uk
Twitter: @tranmererovers
Played for Both: Ryan Williams – mercurial winger who scored 21 goals in 84 appearances in two spells between September 2005 and April 2008
We’ve Met Before: 28 November 2009 – The Shots escape with a goalless draw and home replay in this FA Cup second round tie, but eventually it is Rovers who face Wolves in the third round
Welling United:
Stadium: Park View Road
Address: Welling, Kent DA16 1SY
Miles: 64
Manager: Loui Fazakerley
Last season: 20th in Vanarama Conference, 45 points
Top scorer: Dominic Vose (5)
Website: www.wellingunited.com
Twitter: @wellingunited
Played for Both: Stafford Browne – The Shots’ joint-fifth-highest all-time goalscorer, with 53 in 105 appearances over two spells, October 2000 – May 2002 and December 2002 – May 2003
We’ve Met Before: 28 December 2013 – three goals in the final quarter of the game, from a Brett Williams penalty and two for Aiden O’Brien, saw The Shots come from behind to win 3-1
Woking:
Stadium: Kingfield Stadium
Address: Kingfield, Woking, Surrey GU22 9AA
Miles: 11
Manager: Garry Hill
Last season: 7th in Vanarama Conference, 76 points
Top scorer: Scott Rendell (24)
Website: www.wokingfc.co.uk
Twitter: @wokingfc
Played for Both: Dean Morgan – a short but sweet spell at The Shots saw him score four goals in 11 games at the end of the 2009-10 season
We’ve Met Before: 27 March 2005 – an Easter Sunday treat for Shots fans with a 4-0 derby day win live on Sky Sports and goals from Clarke, Sills, Barnard and Challinor
Wrexham:
Stadium: The Glyndwr University Racecourse Stadium
Address: Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AH
Miles: 216
Manager: Gary Mills
Last season: 11th in Vanarama Conference, 66 points
Top scorer: Louis Moult (16)
Website: www.wrexhamafc.co.uk
Twitter: @Wrexham_AFC
Played for Both: Glen Little – classy and hugely experienced midfielder who made 16 appearances and scored one goal for The Shots in 2010-11
We’ve Met Before: 21 September 2013 – The Shots strolled to victory in fine style as Mark Molesley and substitute Jordan Roberts scored in a 2-0 win
