Danny Ventre receives his Player of the Month Award
Thu 2nd April 2026 | League Awards | By Martin Fallon
Danny Ventre of MSB Woolton was recently presented with his First Division North Player of the Month award for January 2026.
This presentation took place before MSB Woolton's home game with Darwen last Saturday, with League Director and Safeguarding Lead Gary Langley presenting Danny with his award before the game in front of his team-mates.
Not only is this the first time that Danny has won this award, it is also the first time that MSB Woolton have won any of our monthly awards since they came into the league at the start of the season.
Danny has had a long and successful career, starting off by winning the National League with Accrington Stanley in 2006. A seven year spell in Ireland followed, most notably with Sligo Rovers who he helped win the League of Ireland and three FAI Cups. Upon returning to England, he has had spells at AFC Telford United, Warrington Town, Skelmersdale United and Widnes, before joining MSB Woolton a few years ago.
This season has seen Danny help Woolton settle in to the NWCFL, playing 27 games and scoring 17 goals so far, with January being his best month to date.
The month started with a home game against Thornton Cleveleys. The game finished 2-1 with Danny scoring the all important second goal just before half time from the penalty spot. Next came a game against NPL West side Runcorn Linnets in the Liverpool Cup. With two leagues between the sides, Linnets won 2-1 with Danny again scoring from the spot.
The third game was away at Holker Old Boys with Woolton drawing 2-2. Danny was not involved in either goal for Woolton, but his all around holding and linking play with the ball enough to see him stand out in this fixture and be awarded the Man of the Match.
Another Man of the Match followed in the next game which was a 2-1 win at home to Ashton Town. As well as his performance in this game, he also scored both goals for Woolton on the day to give them the win. The first was yet another penalty which brought his team level on the stroke of half time, with the second a superb turn and first time shot into the bottom corner from inside the box.
The final game was at home to Droylsden on the last day of the month with Danny saving his best performance until this game. He inspired his side to a superb 4-1 win that took his side to the top of the First Division North. Danny opened the scoring after four minutes by rounding off a good team move with a cool finish. On the stroke of half time he doubled the lead with a superb finish from the edge of the box.
Straight from kick off Danny had a chance to complete his hat-trick, his effort was saved but teammate Lucas Wilson followed up to make it three. However four minutes later he did get his third with another excellent finish to make it 4-0. The game finished 4-1 with Danny picking up his third Man of the Match award in succession.
Danny played five games in the month, scoring seven goals and picking up three Man of the Match wins.
Congratulations to Danny on a fine month.
Danny Ventre receives his Player of the Month Award
Thu 2nd April 2026 | League Awards
By Martin Fallon
Danny Ventre of MSB Woolton was recently presented with his First Division North Player of the Month award for January 2026.
This presentation took place before MSB Woolton's home game with Darwen last Saturday, with League Director and Safeguarding Lead Gary Langley presenting Danny with his award before the game in front of his team-mates.
Not only is this the first time that Danny has won this award, it is also the first time that MSB Woolton have won any of our monthly awards since they came into the league at the start of the season.
Danny has had a long and successful career, starting off by winning the National League with Accrington Stanley in 2006. A seven year spell in Ireland followed, most notably with Sligo Rovers who he helped win the League of Ireland and three FAI Cups. Upon returning to England, he has had spells at AFC Telford United, Warrington Town, Skelmersdale United and Widnes, before joining MSB Woolton a few years ago.
This season has seen Danny help Woolton settle in to the NWCFL, playing 27 games and scoring 17 goals so far, with January being his best month to date.
The month started with a home game against Thornton Cleveleys. The game finished 2-1 with Danny scoring the all important second goal just before half time from the penalty spot. Next came a game against NPL West side Runcorn Linnets in the Liverpool Cup. With two leagues between the sides, Linnets won 2-1 with Danny again scoring from the spot.
The third game was away at Holker Old Boys with Woolton drawing 2-2. Danny was not involved in either goal for Woolton, but his all around holding and linking play with the ball enough to see him stand out in this fixture and be awarded the Man of the Match.
Another Man of the Match followed in the next game which was a 2-1 win at home to Ashton Town. As well as his performance in this game, he also scored both goals for Woolton on the day to give them the win. The first was yet another penalty which brought his team level on the stroke of half time, with the second a superb turn and first time shot into the bottom corner from inside the box.
The final game was at home to Droylsden on the last day of the month with Danny saving his best performance until this game. He inspired his side to a superb 4-1 win that took his side to the top of the First Division North. Danny opened the scoring after four minutes by rounding off a good team move with a cool finish. On the stroke of half time he doubled the lead with a superb finish from the edge of the box.
Straight from kick off Danny had a chance to complete his hat-trick, his effort was saved but teammate Lucas Wilson followed up to make it three. However four minutes later he did get his third with another excellent finish to make it 4-0. The game finished 4-1 with Danny picking up his third Man of the Match award in succession.
Danny played five games in the month, scoring seven goals and picking up three Man of the Match wins.
Congratulations to Danny on a fine month.
