Competition: NPL Premier
Hyde United v Mickleover
The points were shared on the opening day a first half goal from Jack Redshaw for Hyde was cancelled out by Dylan Edwards in the second half for Mickleover.
Mickleover keeper Yusuf Mersin was called into action twice in the 11th minute, firstly to deny Redshaw from 3 yards and then to keep out a 25 yard volley from Ayo Quadri that was destined for the top corner.
Redshaw put Hyde ahead in the 21st minute. He had a shot blocked on the edge of the box, but it fell back into his path after Weston failed to clear and he volleyed into the bottom corner.
The visitors lost their composure after the goal as they struggled to get hold of the ball, with three players receiving yellow cards for late fouls. Their best chance came in the 42nd minute as Will Atkinson was free in the box but dragged his shot wide.
Mickleover equalised in the 67th minute. Edwards was brought down on just inside the box and a penalty was awarded. Edwards stepped up and the penalty was saved by Hyde keeper Callum Hiddleston but the rebound was tapped home to save Edward’s blushes.
Both sides had chances to win towards the end of the game and in the dying moments Stuart Beavon rounded Hiddleston and only had to tap home to take all three points home for Mickleover, but he tried once again and Hiddleston managed to come back to save.
Andrew Baker
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Drew started at Manchester City’s Academy before moving on for spells with Crewe Alexandra and Oldham Athletic in their academies.
Having impressed at FC United of Manchester back in 2021/22, Drew earnt a move to Fleetwood, and made his debut for them against Everton in the Carabao Cup.
He had spells last year at Bohemians and Waterford in the League of Ireland to further his experience, before moving to NPL rivals Macclesfield in January this year.
Dave Gresty
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Chris Shaw
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Chris is a lifelong Hyde United fan and become Goalkeeper Coach, under Scott mcniven back in the 2014 season.
As well as being the First Team Goalkeeper Coach, Chris is also part of the onsite Hyde United Academy, and has been since 2016
He also recently started his own Goalkeper Training Company, OS1 Goalkeeping, and holds his sessions at Hyde United.
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Gavin McCann
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This is the second time being part of the First Team Management staff, having been Assistant Manager and Frist Team Coach alongside manager Scott McNiven from May 2012 til early 2015. And helped steer the Tigers to their highest ever place in the football pyramid, 18th place, in their first season in the Conference Premier League.
Gavin joined Nick Spooner when he was appointed manager in February 2022, helping steer Hyde away from relegation that season, and finishing 18th.
Gavin spent most of his professional playing career in the Permier League with Everton, Sunderland, Aston Villa, and Bolton Wanderers. And played for one season in the old First Division whilst with Everton. He made 312 appearances in his professional career scoring 12 goals, and making one appearance for England, in a friendly against Spain in 2001.
Gavin launched his own football academy back in 2008, with an ex Hyde player, Jamie Milligan, in Lytham St Annes.
Martin Coyne
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Martin is a local lad and a Hyde United supporter, also son of Ged Coyne an ex Tigers player between 1980 and 1984, who later managed Hyde in the 1992/93 season. A big part of the setup at Hyde, having developed the Hyde United Juniors structure, alongside his partner Angela. A setup that now has close to 40 Junior teams at all age levels.
He joined the First Team Management staff under Dave McGurk as Assistant Coach, in the 2019/20 season. In August 2021 he stepped up to Assistant Manager under John McCombe, who himself stepped up to Interim Manager from First Team Coach, when Dave left. When Jim Gannon was appointed First Team Manager in September of 2021, Martin continued in the role of Assistant Manger under Jim. In February 2022, Martin took charge as Interim Manager for two games, in the gap between the departure of Jim Gannon and the appointment of Nicky Spooner., notching up a record of 1 win and 1 draw.
When Nicky Spooner was appointed First Team Manager, Martin continued as Assistant Manager under him also.