HISTORY was made at Barton Stadium on Monday night as Winsford United launched their first under-18s side.

The youngsters took on Oldham Athletic in a friendly as a warm-up to their debut season in the Bolton Combination League under the management of Steve Moores.

United club captain Mark Came, who started the Junior Blues just over a year ago, is delighted with the response from footballers in Winsford.

He said: "We had over 20 turn up for the under-18s and all the lads were from Winsford, so after only a month it's gone really well.

"It will be hard playing against teams like Runcorn and sides from Liverpool but we're looking to be strong within a couple of years. We're really looking forward to it."

First team manager Dalton Steele, who was watching the under-18s take the field for the first time, welcomed the new set-up and the possibility that some of the youngsters could be future Barton Stadium stars.

He said: "I don't discard anything. Mark Came is in charge of the juniors and if someone has what it takes then I'm sure he'll let me know."

The Blues put on a good showing in their first run-out, despite a 4-0 defeat.

Next Wednesday, August 19, they take on Runcorn at Barton Stadium in another friendly. Admission is £1 for adults, 50p for children.

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