The Football Family
Over the course of the 2024-25 season, Stockport County will face 23 different clubs from across the country in League One, from Barnsley and Blackpool in the north to Charlton and Crawley down south. Naturally, these teams will feature regularly on The Scarf My Father Wore through our weekly previews, reports, away day reviews, 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.
To find out more about each club, click on their name for our ‘20 Questions’ feature.
🔴 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
🔵 AFC Wimbledon
The Bark Group
A creative agency specialising in print, design and digital solutions.
Address: 13 Cromwell Road, London, SW19 8LE
Email: ben@thebarkgroup.co.uk
Facebook: Bark Group Ltd
Phone: 07754 055248
Website: thebarkgroup.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
🔴 Altrincham
Bells Boxing & Fitness
Address: 1-2 Denmark Street, Altrincham
Email: info@bellsgym.co.uk
Facebook: Bells Gym Altrincham
Phone: 0161 941 4584
Website: bellsgym.co.uk
🔵 Barrow
JPS on Socials
🔵 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
⚪️ Bolton Wanderers
LBL Roofing & Building Ltd
If you have any roofing requirements you can rely on LBL for top-notch services, swift responses and a high standard project completion.
Email: lblroofing@icloud.com
Phone: 07810 825259
🔴 Bracknell Town
Muscle Mechanics
Creators of natural first aid recovery kits for the mind and body.
Address: 102 Liscombe, Bracknell, RG12 7DE
Email: info@muscle-mechanics.com
Phone: 01344 202469
Website: muscle-mechanics.com
🟠 Bradford City
MB Photography Services
Phone: 07909 890475
⚪️ Bury
Clean Kicks Hub
A professional trainer cleaning service based in Greater Manchester offering standard and premium cleans, sole whitening and more!
Email: cleankickshub1@gmail.com
Facebook: Clean Kicks Hub
🔵 Chelsea
CherryHalo Collectibles
An online store to help you complete your card and sticker collections.
Email: info@cherryhalo.co.uk
Instagram: @cherryhalocollectibles
Website: cherryhalo.co.uk
🔵 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
⚫️ Chorley
Outram Building & Restoration
A repointing specialist company with an understanding of listed buildings and period properties.
Address: 208a Spendmore Lane, Coppull, Chorley
Email: williamoutram557@gmail.com
Facebook: Outram Building & Restoration
Instagram: @outram_building_restoration
Phone: 07510 499964
🔵 Colchester United
Generator Control and Maintenance Ltd
A leading provider of generator control and maintenance services in Colchester and the surrounding areas.
Address: Unit 8, Blue Barns Business Park, Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7FX
Email: info@gcmltd.co.uk
Facebook: Generator Control & Maintenance – GCM Ltd
Phone: 0330 133 1226 / 07812 052361
Website: gcmltd.co.uk
🔴 Crawley Town
The New Moon
A friendly pub and sports bar that welcomes all, which would be described as “BANGIN’” if you asked the locals!
Address: Brighton Road, Crawley, RH10 6SZ
Email: info@tspc.world
Facebook: The New Moon Crawley
Phone: 01293 203347
Website: newmooncrawley.co.uk
🔴 Crystal Palace
Eastern Cuisine
Address: 138 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1PW
Email: info@easterncuisine.co.uk
Phone: 020 8761 6688
🔵 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
🔵 Dundee
One For The Road Bar Services
The complete mobile bar service to fit any event.
Address: 33 St Kilda Road, Dundee, DD3 9ND
Email: oftr.bars@gmail.com
Facebook: One For The Road Bar Services
Instagram: @oftr.bars
Phone: 07534 567121
Website: onefortheroadbarservices.co.uk
🔴 Exeter City
Pro-Tech Print
A one stop print shop!
Address: Flat 3 Eastcliffe Court, Mere Lane, Teignmouth, TQ14 8TA
Email: chris@pro-techprint.co.uk
Facebook: Pro-Tech Print
Phone: 07714 999832
Website: pro-techprint.co.uk
🔴 Gresford Athletic
WXM Windows and Doors
🔵 Hawarden Rangers
Electratec Limited
Comprehensive five-star electrical services to residential and commercial clients across North Wales and the North West.
Address: Hamilton Court, Hawarden, CH5 3SS
Email: electratec.ltd@gmail.com
Facebook: Electratec Limited
Phone: 01244 784735 / 07722 148903
Website: electrical.wales
🟤 Hearts
Back2Life
A business dedicated to cleaning and restoring your shoes, saving them from the bin, and more importantly saving you money!
Email: back2lifeshoecleaner@gmail.com
Facebook: Back2Life
Instagram: @officialback2life
Phone: 07368 806289
🔵 Huddersfield Town
Gag N Bone Man Comedy
Yorkshire’s busiest and best comedy promoter with events across the region featuring the best and brightest stars of the comedy world.
Email: comedy@gagnboneman.com
Phone: 07927 160270
Website: gagnboneman.com
🔵 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
🔵 Leicester City
Tradeshake
Email: martin@tradeshake.co.uk
Facebook: Tradeshake
Website: tradeshake.co.uk
🔵 Lichfield City
AP Catering & Events
With over 20 years of industry expertise, AP Catering’s private chef can provide an exceptional range of homemade, fresh, and flavourful dishes, tailored to your event.
Address: Wolsey Road, Lichfield, WS13 7QH
Email: info@apcatering.co.uk
Facebook: AP Catering & Events
Instagram: @apprivatechef1
Phone: 07774 344619
Website: apcatering.co.uk
🔵 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
🔵 Manchester City
Premier Parking
A highly secure event only carpark with 55 CCTV cameras, stewards, vending machines and toilet facilities for patrons only, just a short walk to both the Etihad Stadium and Coop Live Arena.
Address: Canal Side Works, Hulme Hall Lane, Manchester, M40 8YD
Email: enquiries@premierparking.live
Website: premier-parking.co.uk
🔴 Manchester United
The Bishop Blaize
A popular Wetherspoons pub, a stone’s throw from Old Trafford.
Address: 708 Chester Road, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 0SF
Opening times: Monday: 8am - 11pm Tuesday: 8am - 11pm Wednesday: 8am - 11pm Thursday: 8am - 11pm Friday: 8am - 12am Saturday: 8am - 12am Sunday: 8am - 11pm
Phone: 0161 873 8845
Website: jdwetherspoon.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
🔴 Morecambe
Noble Moves
A reliable and efficient company providing removal, clearance and delivery services.
Address: Unit 2 White Lund Avenue, Morecambe, LA3 3ED
Email: info@noblemoves.co.uk
Facebook: Noble Moves
Opening times: Monday: 8am - 6pm Tuesday: 8am - 6pm Wednesday: 8am - 6pm Thursday: 8am - 6pm Friday: 8am - 6pm Saturday: 8am - 6pm Sunday: 8am - 6pm
Phone: 07512 741100
Website: noblemoves.co.uk
🟢 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
⚫️ Newcastle United
Geordie Dreams Clothing
A huge range of authentic and original Geordie T-shirts and hoodies designed in Newcastle. Street fashion meets Geordie passion!
Email: info@geordiedreams.com
Facebook: Geordie Dreams Clothing
Instagram: @geordie_dreams
Website: geordiedreams.com
🟡 Newport County
The Dodger
Family friendly sports bar serving quality pub food.
Address: 6 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8EA
Email: dodgerpub@hotmail.com
Facebook: The Dodger
Phone: 01633 212910
🟢 Northwich Victoria
Sensational Bathrooms
Address: Unit 49 Winnington Business Park, Wolstencroft, Northwich, CW8 4DL
Email: info@sensationalbathrooms.co.uk
Phone: 01606 637070
Website: sensationalbathrooms.co.uk
🔴 Nottingham Forest
Shock & Shape
Personal training with the EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) system as well as tailored preparation for athletes.
Address: 422 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2EJ
Email: info@shockandshape.co.uk
Facebook: Shock&Shape
Phone: 07300 460707
Website: shockandshape.co.uk
⚫️ 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
⚪️ 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
🔵 Queens Park Rangers
Bee Power Commercial Energy
Email: peter@beepower.uk
Phone: 07877 851048
Website: beepower.uk
🔵 Reading
Siren Craft Brew
Email: siren@sirencraftbrew.com
Facebook: Siren Craft Brew
Website: sirencraftbrew.com
🔵 Rochdale
The Door Company UK
Email: dawn@thedoorcompanyuk.co.uk
Phone: 0161 806 1213
Website: thedoorcompanyuk.co.uk
🔴 Rotherham United
Rotherham Building Plastics Ltd
If it’s plastic and building related, we’ve got you covered.
Address: Unit 3E Thornhill Industrial Estate, Hope Street, Rotherham, S60 1LH
Email: sales@rothplas.co.uk
Facebook: Rotherham Building Plastics LTD
Phone: 01709 828783
Website: rotherhambuildingplastics.co.uk
Sandbach United
CWD Sandbach Ltd
Address: Filter Bed Way, Sandbach, CW11 4AD
Email: info@cwdsandbach.co.uk
Phone: 01270 295992
Website: cwdsandbach.co.uk
🔴 Sheffield United
Airport & Executive Travel (The Airport Specialists)
A courteous, professional and personal executive taxi service at an affordable price.
Address: Hollinsend Road, Sheffield, S12 2EJ
Email: airportspecialist@gmail.com
Facebook: Airport & Executive Travel The Airport Specialists
Instagram: @airport_executive_travel
Phone: 0114 254 5454
Website: airportandexecutivetravel.com
🔵 Sheffield Wednesday
SJ Mortgage Advice Ltd
Address: The Derwent Suite, Unit 7 Sheepbridge Business Centre, 655 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 9ED
Email: samantha@sjmortgageadvice.co.uk
Phone: 07900 495859
🔴 Southampton
Skill Scaffolding
One of the largest privately-owned scaffolding companies along the south coast.
Address: Andes Road, Skill House, Southampton, SO16 0YZ
Email: enquiries@skillscaffolding.co.uk
Facebook: Skill Scaffolding Ltd
Instagram: @skillscaffolding
Phone: 023 8077 7750
Website: skillscaffolding.co.uk
🔵 Southend United
Carter Glass Ltd
Phone: 01702 546914
🔴 Stevenage
Our Mutual Friend
Address: Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage, SG2 8EH
🔴 Stockport Town
Branew Flooring Ltd
A premier family run flooring company with over 40 years in the flooring trade, providing high-quality luxury flooring and professional fitting services at affordable prices.
Address: 70-72 Buxton Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 6NB
Email: enquiries@branewflooring.co.uk
Facebook: Branew Flooring Ltd
Phone: 0161 393 5747
Website: branewflooring.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
🟠 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
🔴 Wrexham
Rough Hands Tap
Wrexham’s newest craft beer bar.
Address: 7 Queens Street, Wrexham
Email: roughhandstap@gmail.com
Facebook: Rough Hands Tap
Website: roughhands.co.uk
🔵 Wycombe Wanderers
Chicken Cottage
Fast food takeaway open seven days a week in High Wycombe.
Address: 5 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
Since the early 1980s, Plonkers has been serving high quality homecooked food, combined with an unparalleled number of quality beers, wines and spirits.
Address: 5 Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW
Email: reservations@plonkers.uk
Facebook: Plonkers Winebar
Phone: 01904 655307
Website: plonkerswinebar.co.uk