Michael Smith

To manage club like @fcsthelens at @nwcfl level and achieve what we have this season is incredible. To then be told I'd won Manager of the Year at that level, I was lost for words. Thankful & Proud. We won't stand still. We will aim to achieve more great things 🔴⚪️

@maxmccarthy63 All the best mate. Well deserved 👏🏻

Buzzing to be here 💙

🏆 | 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣! Kicking off the FC awards is Joe Mason as our young player of the season! People forget how young this man is, and to be performing so consistently at this level is a testament to his ability and maturity. Well done, Joe! ❤️ #UTS

@davidmcnabb82 All the best Mc! Wherever you've been, you've been a success. I say it often, I took a lot from how you done things when I worked with you which I use myself now. Enjoy the break 👏🏻

What an incredible journey with memories that will last a lifetime 🙌 Can’t thank everyone enough 😘 Hungrier than ever and excited to see whats next 💙💙💙

We go again. Bigger aims. Bigger ambition. #UptheStripes 🔴⚪️

FC St Helens are pleased to confirm that Mike Smith and his coaching staff will remain in charge for the 2026/27 season! The manager took charge at the start of the 2023/24 season, leading the club to a first-placed finish which secured promotion to the North West Counties Premier Division and acquired the Division One North title alongside the Champions Cup. Smith has since led the club to two consecutive top-half finishes in the Premier Division whilst most recently achieving the club’s highest ever finish since being founded. We are delighted to have Mike on board for another season, and can’t wait to see what the future holds ❤️ #UTS

@OliRobertsx Class that 👏🏻

@fcsthelens Well done lads 👏🏻

🏆 | Chairman’s Cup Final winners! Congratulations to our Under-14’s! #UTS

He's built the club from nothing and gave me my opportunity to step into management. For that I can't thank him enough. You can be very proud of what you've done @stevel_fcsh #UpTheStripes 🔴⚪️

Club Statement: Ownership Transition #UTS

@stevewilkes1 Best wishes to you in retirement. 29 years is some going 👏🏻

So, after 29 years in football management, 1,330 matches, and countless hours of recruitment calls, scouting missions and preparation, I’ve decided that now is the right time to step back from the game and announce my retirement. Football has given me so much — moments, friendships, challenges and memories that will stay with me for life. Football is, and always will be, in my DNA. I would like to thank the six clubs I’ve had the privilege to manage — Darwen, Padiham, Runcorn Linnets, Ashton Athletic, Northwich Victoria, and finallyRamsbottom United — for placing their trust in me to lead their football clubs. To each and every player I’ve worked with, thank you. The relationship between a player and a manager is a special one, and the dressing room is our place. I hope that over the past 29 years my team talks have helped you develop as players — and maybe made you smile along the way. To all the coaches who have put up with me over the years, I simply couldn’t have done this without you. However, the time feels right to shift priorities and spend more quality time with my family — especially my grandchildren, Freddie, William and Emmie. To the fans of every club I’ve managed — thank you most of all. Your relentless support, home and away, through every high and every difficult moment, has never gone unnoticed. You are what makes a football club special, and I will always be grateful for the backing you’ve given me and every team I’ve led. To all the managers out there, I take my hat off to you. The job gets harder every year. I was once told: never get too high after a win and never too low after a defeat. That advice is so true — although much harder to follow after a defeat. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Ramsbottom United.  First and foremost, my thanks go to my management team — especially Rob. Your loyalty, support and tireless work over this past year have meant everything to me. Your sessions are second to none, and I have no doubt that you have a great future ahead of you as a manager. My thanks also go to Lewis Hindley, who is far more than just a goalkeeper coach, and to Tony Dunn, one of the best physios I’ve worked with. I’m hugely grateful for the backing of Phil Rose and Tony Cunningham, and for the ongoing support of the committee, including Harry, whose trust and belief were so important from day one. Phil brought me to the club with a three‑year plan — unfortunately, we didn’t quite see it through. Leading Ramsbottom United has been an honour. Special people really do achieve great things, and the commitment, honesty and togetherness shown every day created memories I will carry with me forever. It has been a genuine privilege to lead this group. I leave Ramsbottom United with nothing but fond memories and huge respect. I wish the club every success for the future — it’s a special place with real heart, and I’m proud to have been part of its journey. Finally, I want to thank my family — my children Louis,Zack and Olivia, and my wife Ali. Without your backing, love and support through both good times and bad, none of the last 29 years would have been possible. You are the people who pick me up on a Saturday night, and I love you all so much. Thank you all. — Steve Wilkes

👕 | Tracksuit sponsor opportunity! Please email corporate@fcsthelens.co.uk for more details. #UTS

@_StephenKillen @lowerbreck A first season in the NPL to be proud of. Lessons learnt no doubt and a bigger Breck to go again next season 👏🏻

Reaction from @lowerbreck manager Gary Moore following their NPL West shootout defeat in the playoff semi-final. Full interview: youtu.be/U3HbBH66y0Q?si…

@thorntonfc @fcsthelens You'll get a DM but we will do the 18th 👍🏼

@fcsthelens We’re interested in the 18th guys 👍🏻 Drop us a message if possible please

🚨 Updated dates! We are now on the lookout for a visiting team on the 25th July as well as someone to host on the 14th July. Please message if interested! #UTS

@simonheaton23 @AbbeyHeyFC All the best Simon. Enjoyed our chats when we've faced eachother. Rest up and get ready to go again ⚽️

It’s been a tough decision to leave @AbbeyHeyFC as manager it’s been a good 3 years gaining promotion then having the best season in the prem to this season relegation battle we did the job on min budget and leaving with my head held high

𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙! Please drop us a message if you are interested 📥 Shares and retweets appreciated! #UTS

@TheOfficialFFH I'm still waiting on the front door order as well 🤣 @northernpromise

It started with a front door enquiry. It didn’t end there! Read the full story here: footballforhumanity.org/post/the-door-…

Massive congratulations to @WythenshaweFC on the league win. A tremendous season. Well done and best of luck to @RamsbottomUtd @AthertonLRFC @Padiham_FC & @ChaddertonFC in the playoffs @nwcfl 👏🏻

Season 25/26 done. By far the toughest I've had. The biggest learning one too. Another season of progression for the club. A massive thank you to our volunteers and to those fans who've turned up and got behind us. Now time to enjoy the break. @fcsthelens #UpTheStripes 🔴⚪️

@jdwmedia25 has been an excellent addition to the club. He's assembled a superb media team who've boosted the clubs profile and presence. His match previews are always brilliant and his match reports are always impartial and fair. Brilliant at what he does 👏🏻 #UpTheStripes 🔴⚪️