Connor Beard - First Division North Goalkeeper of the Month
Tue 6th October 2026 | League Awards | By Martin Fallon
Connor Beard has been presented with his paxsport Goalkeeper of the Month award for August 2026. The Trafford goalkeeper was presented with his award prior to Saturday's FA Cup tie with Atherton Collieries by League Chairman Chris Stirrup, with Club Secretary Paul Delaney looking on.
This is the first time that Connor has won this award and also the first win for Trafford - hardly surpringly though given that they have not been in our league since the 2007/08 season! Connor's performances for Trafford has helped them to win the Club of the Month, with Connor keeping five clean sheets in seven games played.
Connor made the switch to the Trafford at the start of this season after previous being at Abbey Hey, making 42 appearances last season as Abbey firmly established themselves as a Premier Division side. Previous to that he was at Atherton LR, whilst he has also played in the league for Sandbach United.
The first game in August saw Trafford host Longridge Town. It was a comfortable afternoon for Connor who kept a clean sheet in a 3-0 win. The following midweek game was less comfortable, with Rambottom United winning 3-0, all three goals coming in the first half. Connor could do little with any, one being a deflected own goal and another a long range, dipping effort.
Another clean sheet came in Connor's third game, marshalling his defence well in a 2-0 win in the FA Cup at Worsbrough Bridge Athletic. When he was beaten, the ball rebounded off the crossbar. Two clean sheets then became three as Trafford progressed in the FA Vase with a 4-0 win at Armthorpe Welfare.
Trafford returned to league action with a 3-0 win at Abbey Hey, that being three successive clean sheets for Connor. Abbey offered strong resistance in this game, but again Connor's organisation of his defence was imperitive.
A 3-2 win at Runcorn Linnets was next in the Emirates FA Cup, Connor unable to prevent either of Linnets' goals. The final game brought a fourth clean sheet of the month, Trafford taking an early lead and being thankful for Connor's form as he kept out efforts from Dean Pinnington and Tomas Brown.
Six games in the month, four clean sheets and just seven goals conceded.
Congratulations to Connor on his Award!
Connor Beard - First Division North Goalkeeper of the Month
Tue 6th October 2026 | League Awards
By Martin Fallon
Connor Beard has been presented with his paxsport Goalkeeper of the Month award for August 2026. The Trafford goalkeeper was presented with his award prior to Saturday's FA Cup tie with Atherton Collieries by League Chairman Chris Stirrup, with Club Secretary Paul Delaney looking on.
This is the first time that Connor has won this award and also the first win for Trafford - hardly surpringly though given that they have not been in our league since the 2007/08 season! Connor's performances for Trafford has helped them to win the Club of the Month, with Connor keeping five clean sheets in seven games played.
Connor made the switch to the Trafford at the start of this season after previous being at Abbey Hey, making 42 appearances last season as Abbey firmly established themselves as a Premier Division side. Previous to that he was at Atherton LR, whilst he has also played in the league for Sandbach United.
The first game in August saw Trafford host Longridge Town. It was a comfortable afternoon for Connor who kept a clean sheet in a 3-0 win. The following midweek game was less comfortable, with Rambottom United winning 3-0, all three goals coming in the first half. Connor could do little with any, one being a deflected own goal and another a long range, dipping effort.
Another clean sheet came in Connor's third game, marshalling his defence well in a 2-0 win in the FA Cup at Worsbrough Bridge Athletic. When he was beaten, the ball rebounded off the crossbar. Two clean sheets then became three as Trafford progressed in the FA Vase with a 4-0 win at Armthorpe Welfare.
Trafford returned to league action with a 3-0 win at Abbey Hey, that being three successive clean sheets for Connor. Abbey offered strong resistance in this game, but again Connor's organisation of his defence was imperitive.
A 3-2 win at Runcorn Linnets was next in the Emirates FA Cup, Connor unable to prevent either of Linnets' goals. The final game brought a fourth clean sheet of the month, Trafford taking an early lead and being thankful for Connor's form as he kept out efforts from Dean Pinnington and Tomas Brown.
Six games in the month, four clean sheets and just seven goals conceded.
Congratulations to Connor on his Award!
