West Didsbury & Chorlton (A), Sat 4th Jan, 3pm KO Bury Football Club [Video]

The Shakers start 2025 in great shape after a final few games of the year which saw us wrap us the festive season with seven points from three games marked by some solid performances and 12 goals.

It was a tough run, and this will be a tough game in South Manchester. But we’re at the top of the league, with 64 points from 30 games, compared with West’s 50 from 28 in fifth position.

Despite much of the squad suffering from a bug we overcame an early goal to come away 5-2 derby day winners against Prestwich Heys.

Much credit for the size of the winning margin must go to Rustam Stepans. He came on as a late sub despite being one of several players in the squad who were unwell.

The two goals he scored in a matter of minutes took his tally for the season to 18, …