GARRY VAUGHAN - ManagerMade his Trafford debut in 18th August 1993 at Shawe View in a 0-0 draw against Ellesmere Port NWCL Division Two game. He played 306 appearances for the club becoming the second longest serving player at Shawe View. Gaz has scored a club record of 62 league goals & 27 cup goals totalling 89 goals. His first taste of management came with FC United's Reserve Team in season 2007-08. At the start of the 2008-2009 season he became joint manager of the Trafford Reserve Team, then in Mid-Season of 2008-09 he became manager of Maine Road in the North West Counties League Premier Division. Season 2009-10 saw former Trafford stalwart Garry Vaughan in the 'hot-seat' at Shawe View as Ged Kielty decided to step down as manager. In his first season as a manager at Unibond League level Garry along with his Assistant Manager Loz Greenhalgh guided the club to a creditable 12th place in the First Division North & were finalists in the Manchester County FA Premier Cup.
WAYNE GOODISON – Assistant Manager Wayne has recently returned to Shaw View after a break of nine years to step back into his old position along side Manager Garry Vaughan. He first came to Trafford in November 1999 as Assistant to the then Manager Mark Molyneaux when the club were in 18th position in the Unibond League First Division. That season in 2000 Trafford went onto win the Unibond President’s Cup beating Whitby Town over two legs, the second leg on their ground with extra-time & a penalty shoot-out with Trafford winning 4-2 on pens. Before going into management Wayne had previously played for Barnsley, Rochdale, Seiko (Hong Kong), Hyde United, Accrington Stanley, Buxton & won promotion from the old 4th Division with Crewe Alex. After his playing career Wayne coached at Buxton, Trafford, Chorley, Rossendale Utd & Salford City.
MAL DUNNE – Coach. Joined the club during the summer. He is a Fitness Conditioner, FA Coach & a ex-Army Fitness Instructor. Still playing in vets football – played eight years in Germany finished playing for Bridlington Town Res in 2005.
PAUL ASHTON- Midfield. Aged 26 years. In his second spell at Trafford re-signed from Chadderton. Made his debut in October 2006 away at Glossop NE losing 0-1in the Manchester Premier Cup. At the end of last season Paul had made 109 appearances & scored 9 goals for the club.
NIA BAYUNU - Centre Back. Aged 19 years. Signed in August 2009 . Previous clubs include Leigh Genesis, FC United Youth Team, Woodley Sports. He was voted last season’s Supporters Player of the Year. By the end of last season Nia had made 100 appearances & scored 9 goals for the club.
TOM BENTHAM- Forward. Aged 18 years. Signed in in February 2011 from Rochdale FC. Other clubs include Crewe Alex & Manchester United. At the end of last season he had made 15 appearances.
JOHN BUCKLEY - Midfield. Aged 19 years. Signed in September 2010 from Vodkat League side Daisy Hill. Also played for FC United Youth Team. Made his debut on Saturday 18th September 2010 in a 2-2 home draw against Garforth Town. In his first season 2010-11 at Trafford he made 33 appearances & scored 5 goals.
SIMON CARDEN - Midfield .(Left) Aged 32 years. Signed in August 2011 from FC United. Previous clubs include Accrington Stanley, Radcliffe Borough, Ashton,
WARREN COLLIER- Forward. Aged 24 years. Signed in the close season of 2010 from Vodkat League side Bacup Borough. Also played for FC United. In his debut season 2010-11 he made 41 appearances & scored 5 goals for Trafford.
SIMON GALLANDERS- Midfield. Aged 23 years. Signed in July 2009 from Vodkat League side Ashton Athletic. Made 37 league & cup appearances before breaking his leg at Woodley Sports in April 2010. He returned after his injury to make another 23 appearances last season.
FARRELL KILBANE – Defender. Aged 37 years. Signed in November 2011. Very experience defender who’s clubs Include Cambridge United, Preston North End, Stafford Rangers, Southport, Stalybridge Celtic, Hyde United & Lancaster City.
CEDRIC KRO - Midfield. Aged 20 years. Signed last season from FC United.
STEVE MASON- Defender. Aged 22 years. Signed for Trafford in February 2011 from Vodkat League side Maine Road, his only other club. In his debut season 2010-11 Steve made 24 appearances for Trafford.
KEVIN McGRATH– Centre Back. Aged 25 years. Signed in close season from North West Counties League side Flixton. Also played for Maine Road FC & Leigh RMI.
BEN MORRIS – Midfield. Aged 21 years. Signed in close season from Hyde United. Also played F.C. United & MCFC.
MELFORD KNIGHT - Centre Midfield. Aged 27 years. Signed from Glossop North End. His previous clubs include Witton Albion, Nantwich Town, Woodley, Mossley, Ashton United & New Mills.
RICHARD BATTERSBY - Defender. Signed in November 2011 from FC United . More details & photo to follow
LIAM MURRAY - Right Wing. Aged 18 years. Signed in August 2011 from Rochdale AFC.