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RECREATION GROUND | BROOKBURN ROAD | CHORLTON | M21 8FE
by Matthew Durrant · 24/03/2019
Our second Non-League Dog Day was a roaring (or should that be, woofing) success – 539 of you came down for the game. More importantly, there were 58 dogs who blessed us with their presence: from big bois through to tiny pups, we had them all, each and every one being magnificent. Although it was around 20 short of the record set by Maltby Main last season, we can be proud of the effort – and it gives us a perfect excuse to try again next campaign.
Sky Sports News came down to capture some footage of the day – including our half time dog show. Judged by Krombacher Ultra Amy, top prize was given out to Willow the Wader, who had come all the way from Biggleswade in Bedfordshire to take part in the festivities. Second place was given to West super fan/Instagram celebrity Bella, while Digby took home the bronze medal. Each and every dog who showed up was worthy of the prize – as proven by the lively debate in the stands during the second half over who should’ve taken the crown. Even the humans got into the swing of things – one of our Stonecutter supporters stuck to a bet and came dressed as a Dalmatian, while our mascot Shay dressed up himself in order to walk to teams onto the pitch (and was captured by Sky Sports doing so, in a moment that has melted a million hearts).
On the pitch, West put in a dogged performance to secure a point against Padiham – you can read our match report here. In the meantime, we’d like to thank @NonLeagueDogs for being the inspiration for the day (as well as being kind, generous, and supportive to boot), all of our volunteers for making the day possible (the club literally would not exist without the energies expended by these kind hearted souls – if you would like to be involved, get in touch here), and for vociferous support given by all 539 of you during the game. We’d love to see you back at Brookburn Road – either with or without your dog – again this Saturday, as we welcome Squires Gate to Chorlton in what is an absolutely vital fixture as we approach the season’s end. In the meantime – you can find a hall of fame list of names of those puppers that came to the game (as compiled by the excellent Non-League Dogs, who we must thank again), and pictorial highlights of guests of honour below.
West vs Padiham, 23rd March 2018, Starting line-up:
Willow, your big moment was on sky sports! pic.twitter.com/hXwFvcq7Hz
— nonleaguedogs (@nonleaguedogs) March 23, 2019
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? Two visiting pups – Agi from Fylde and Willow from Biggleswade!
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? Two visiting pups – Agi from Fylde and Willow from Biggleswade!
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? DOGS DOGS DOGS! Well underway here at @nonleaguedogs pic.twitter.com/jQm22XwtPd
— West Didsbury & Chorlton AFC (@WD_CFC) March 23, 2019
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via @stoofa74: Henry on best behaviour at Non League Dog Day today. 57 dogs in the crowd!
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Hanging with the big dawgs @wd_cfc @nonleaguedogs #dogsofinstagram
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Games 26 18/19 was a bit special. @WD_CFC vs @Padiham_FC . This was #nonleaguedogday , and there was a bumper crowd of humans (500+) and dogs (50+). Great to meet @nonleaguedogs @chorltonsaint and @rolcrublue . Well done to all the volunteers at West for a memorable day. pic.twitter.com/An622egsm5
— Kath Tyldesley??????????????? (@KathTyl1) March 23, 2019
Roxie joined 56 other dogs (and 539 humans) down at @WD_CFC today for @nonleaguedogs day. Top day out. pic.twitter.com/WfBbhGaDp5
— Jonathan White (@jmawhite) March 23, 2019
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via @pauline_frenchester: So many doggos ️? on non-league dogs day! @nonleaguedogs
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Shame that @WD_CFC didn’t quite manage to hold on for the win but it was a lovely afternoon at Brookburn Road for @nonleaguedogs day pic.twitter.com/FvYz4IHlc6
— Aitchy Robinson Ⓥ (@aitchyrobinson) March 23, 2019
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via @senditchris: Had to borrow Jessie from next door for @nonleaguedogs at @wd_cfc yesterday
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Yesterday was amazing ? #nonleaguedogs
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— nonleaguedogs (@nonleaguedogs) March 23, 2019
— Paul Salisbury (@SalisburyPaul) March 23, 2019
? amy durrant was on sky sports news earlier, selecting a dog she liked pic.twitter.com/yNcVpzebxu
— m durrant (@thepigeonpost) March 23, 2019
— Richard242 (@Richard242) March 23, 2019
#willowthewader relaxing after having to wear that silly coat all day pic.twitter.com/GvZE5pqgZi
— Stick (@stickuk) March 23, 2019