The Football Family
The Football Family
Over the course of the 2023-24 season, Stockport County will face 23 different clubs from across the country in League Two, from Barrow and Bradford in the north to Crawley and Colchester down south. Naturally, these teams will feature regularly on The Scarf My Father Wore through our weekly previews, reports and fan interviews.
But we also like to shine the spotlight on the entire football pyramid, from the prawn sandwiches of the Premier League to the meat and potato pie with mushy peas in the Manchester League. We’re extremely grateful to the following businesses, allowing us to produce even more football content from across the UK. If you follow any of these clubs, or you live in the local area, please support our sponsors whenever you can.
If you’d like to promote your business as part of The Football Family, please email thescarfmyfatherwore@substack.com.
🔴 Aberdeen
J & M Clothing
A contemporary fashion brand established in Scotland by father and son team Josh and Malcolm Evans.
Address: Unit 2 Arduthie Business Centre, Kirkton Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2NQ
Email: jandmclothing21@gmail.com
Facebook: J & M Clothing
Phone: 07789 645546
Website: jmclothing.co.uk
⚫️ Alsager Town
The Mere Inn
A welcoming local pub, offering cask ale, craft beers and speciality spirits, with live music and events, plus an exceptional outdoor area.
Address: 58 Crewe Road, Alsager, ST7 2HA
Email: info@themereinnalsager.co.uk
Facebook: The Mere Inn
Opening times: Monday: 4pm - 11pm Tuesday: 4pm - 11pm Wednesday: 4pm - 11pm Thursday: 4pm - 11pm Friday: 3pm - 11.30pm Saturday: 2pm - 11.30pm Sunday: 3pm - 10.30pm
Phone: 01270 879409
Website: themereinn.co.uk
🔵 Birmingham City
Two Fat Blokes Bar Signs
The best bar signs on the planet!
Address: 19 Primrose Woods, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 3RE
Email: ash@twofb.com
Facebook: Two Fat Blokes Bar Signs Emporium
Opening times: Monday: 9am - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 5pm Wednesday: 9am - 5pm Thursday: 9am - 5pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Phone: 07402 393739
Website: twofb.com
🔵 Chester
Beckers Mechanical Services Ltd
A team of skilled mechanical engineers and vehicle technicians (not fitters) with everything under one roof.
Address: Unit 2 Deva Forge, The Street, Hoole Bank, Chester, CH2 4ES
Email: info@beckersmechanical.com
Facebook: Beckers Mechanical
Phone: 01244 303050
Website: beckersmechanical.com
Monday: 8am - 5pm Tuesday: 8am - 5pm Wednesday: 8am - 5pm Thursday: 8am - 5pm Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
🔵 Chesterfield
Focus Food Services Ltd
A family run wholesale catering supplier.
Address: Units 10/18 Fan Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PT
Email: focusfinefoods@aol.com
Facebook: Focus Food Services Ltd
Instagram: @focusfoodsltd
Phone: 01246 280559
Website: focusfoodservices.co.uk
🔵 Curzon Ashton
Fields Of Gold Festival
Fields Of Gold Festival is a two-day music festival, taking place in the fantastic tree-lined surroundings of Ashton Cricket Club in Manchester, on the first weekend in September each year. It celebrates your most loved Manchester music, and more, recreated by some of the UK’s best tribute bands.
Address: Ashton Cricket Club, Rayner Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne, 0L7 0AU
Email: fieldsofgoldfestival@outlook.com
Phone: 07939 053999
🔵 Everton
Ryan The Plumber
A local, reliable plumber with years of experience as well as being a Gas Safe Registered plumbing and heating engineer.
Facebook: Ryan The Plumber
Phone: 07716 403783
🔵 Gillingham
⚫️ Grimsby Town
Pennells Garden Centre
Address: Humberston Road, Cleethorpes, DN36 4RW
Email: grimsbygc@pennells.co.uk
Facebook: Pennells Cleethorpes GC
Opening times: Monday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Tuesday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Wednesday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Thursday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Sunday: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Phone: 01472 313600
Website: pennells.co.uk
🔵 Ipswich Town
A&J Fox Paving Ltd
A family-run business with over 15 years’ experience in the paving and landscaping industries.
Address: 2 Dombey Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0JS
Email: info@foxpavingltd.co.uk
Phone: 07873 264360
Website: foxpavingltd.co.uk
⚪️ Leeds United
Blackcloud Tattoo Leeds
A professional tattoo studio based in Leeds.
Address: Middleton District Centre, Leeds, LS10 4AX
Email: blackcloudtattooleeds@gmail.com
Facebook: Blackcloud Tattoo Leeds
Opening times: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9am - 3pm Wednesday: 9am - 3pm Thursday: 9am - 3pm Friday: 9am - 3pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm Sunday: Closed
Phone: 07714 332178
🔵 Liskeard Athletic
Catalyst Creative
Catalyst Creative specialises in graphic design services, crafting distinctive branding solutions and captivating visual content to help your business stand out from the crowd and leave a lasting impression on your audience.
Email: becky@catalystcreative.uk
Facebook: Catalyst Creative
Phone: 0117 256 5037
🔴 Liverpool
Liverpool Famous Walking Tours
With a team of experienced local guides who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of this fantastic city, its surrounding area and of course The Beatles, Liverpool Famous Walking Tours offer interesting and entertaining guided tours around Liverpool and Chester with a choice of daily tours to book directly, or a private and group tour service too.
Email: tours@liverpoolfamouswalkingtours.com
Facebook: Liverpool Famous Walking Tours
Instagram: @liverpoolfamouswalkingtours
Phone: 07476 349173
Website: liverpoolfamouswalkingtours.com
🟡 Mansfield Town
RIAN Construction
A family run joinery business, based in Mansfield, with over 17 years worth of experience.
Email: info@rianconstruction.co.uk
Facebook: RIAN Construction
Phone: 01623 325016
Website: rianconstruction.co.uk
⚪️ Milton Keynes Dons
Three Counties Spirits Co
A new, modern small batch distillery crafting Landlocked English Rum from scratch.
Address: Unit 3 37-39 Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, MK1 1BA
Email: hello@threecountiesspiritsco.com
Facebook: Three Counties Spirits Co
Instagram: @threecountiesspirits.co
Opening times: Monday: 10am - 4pm Tuesday: 10am - 4pm Wednesday: 10am - 4pm Thursday: 10am - 4pm Friday: 10am - 4pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Phone: 01908 365300
Website: threecountiesspiritsco.com
🔵 Mold Alexandra
Cresta Taxis Mold
Phone: 01352 876666
🟢 Nantwich Town
Hit The Road
A family run minibus and coach firm hitting travel day and night getting you where you need to be.
Email: hitthetraveluk@gmail.com
Facebook: Hit The Road Travel
Opening times: Monday: 10am - 4pm Tuesday: 10am - 4pm Wednesday: 10am - 4pm Thursday: 10am - 4pm Friday: 10am - 4pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Phone: 01270 908000 / 07598 968903
🔴 Nottingham Forest
Shock & Shape
Phone: 07300 460707
⚫️ Notts County
Crafty Crow
A city centre bar opposite Nottingham Castle.
Address: Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6EB
Email: info@crafty-crow.co.uk
Facebook: Crafty Crow Nottingham
Instagram: @crafty_crow
Opening times: Monday: 12pm - 10pm Tuesday: 12pm - 11pm Wednesday: 12pm - 11pm Thursday: 12pm - 11pm Friday: 12pm - 11pm Saturday: 12pm - 11pm Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
⚪️ Port Vale
Casual Divide Clothing
Casual together, divided by football.
Email: casualdivideclothing@yahoo.com
Facebook: Casual Divide Clothing
Instagram: @casual_divide_clothing
Twitter: @casual_divide
Website: casualdivideclothing.bigcartel.com
🔵 Portsmouth
657 Streetwear Ltd
Providing retro streetwear for the terraces.
Email: info@657streetwear.com
Facebook: 657 Streetwear Ltd
Website: 657streetwear.com
⚪️ Preston North End
CARM Bespoke Fitted Furniture
CARM specialise in crafting and installing fitted wardrobes, as well as creating bespoke solutions for home offices and media units.
Address: Unit 8 Heaton Street, Leyland, PR25 2ZH
Email: enquiries@carmbespoke.co.uk
Facebook: CARM Bespoke Fitted Furniture
Instagram: @carmbespoke
Phone: 01772 915401
Website: carmbespoke.co.uk
🔵 Rochdale
The Door Company UK
Email: dawn@thedoorcompanyuk.co.uk
Phone: 0161 806 1213
Website: thedoorcompanyuk.co.uk
🔴 Rotherham United
Rotherham Building Plastics Ltd
Phone: 01709 828783
🔴 Salford City
Salford Double Glazing Ltd
A family run double glazing business with over 20 years industry experience covering the whole of Greater Manchester.
Address: 86 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, M45 6TQ
Email: hello@salforddoubleglazing.co.uk
Facebook: Salford Double Glazing
Phone: 0161 359 9281 / 07882 792932
Website: salforddoubleglazing.co.uk
🟡 Sutton United
The Robin Hood
A real local pub for real people.
Address: 52 West Street, Sutton, SM1 1SH
Email: info@therobinhoodsutton.co.uk
Facebook: Robin Hood, Sutton
Opening times: Monday: 12pm - 11pm Tuesday: 12pm - 11pm Wednesday: 12pm - 11pm Thursday: 12pm - 11pm Friday: 12pm - 12am Saturday: 12pm - 12am Sunday: 12pm - 11pm
Phone: 020 3581 5133
Website: therobinhoodsutton.co.uk
🟡 Torquay United
Garway Lodge
Phone: 01803 293126
🟠 Wolverhampton Wanderers
OvenGleamers Wolverhampton
OvenGleamers provide a premium and professional ‘full strip down' cleaning service for AGA, Ranges, and all Domestic Ovens, Hobs, Extractors and White Goods.
Email: john.rorke@ovengleamers.com
Facebook: OvenGleamers Wolverhampton West
Phone: 01902 504405
🔵 Wycombe Wanderers
Chicken Cottage
Fast food takeaway open seven days a week in High Wycombe.
Address: 4 Oxford Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2DG
Email: baz133@msn.com
Facebook: Chicken Cottage
Phone: 01494 520006
Website: chickencottage.com
Monday: 11am - 4am Tuesday: 11am - 4am Wednesday: 11am - 4am Thursday: 11am - 4am Friday: 11am - 4am Saturday: 11am - 4am Sunday: 11am - 4am
🔵 Wythenshawe Town
MKM Manchester South
Open to the trade and public, MKM Manchester South is your one stop shop for building, timber, plumbing, heating, kitchens, bathrooms and landscaping.
Address: Altrincham Road, Sharston, Manchester, M22 9SB
Email: sharston@mkmbs.co.uk
Facebook: MKM Building Supplies
Instagram: @mkm.buildingsupplies
Phone: 0161 947 2750
Website: mkm.com/branches/manchester-south
Monday: 7am - 5pm Tuesday: 7am - 5pm Wednesday: 7am - 5pm Thursday: 7am - 5pm Friday: 7am - 5pm Saturday: 8am - 12pm Sunday: Closed
🔴 York City
Plonkers
Phone: 01904 655307