Clinging on to the promotion dream.

Buxton Ladies FC 1 Manchester Stingers LFC 2

The year 2004 came to a close for Buxton Ladies FC as they faced old adversaries and league leaders Manchester Stingers on a freezing cold afternoon at Chapel Town FC.

Buxton were without injured duo Louise Hewitt and Laura Cummings, however new signing Amanda Goodwin began her second stint at the club following her recent move Stockport County.

Buxton started the brighter of the two sides in a fast tempo game. They were unlucky not to take the lead early on when following a good positive run from Charlotte Cox she found Amanda Goodwin who checked inside and hit a fierce drive which just flew just over the …