Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson has admitted a trip to the grave of former midfielder Richard Butcher has helped his squad put things into perspective.
Last updated: 12:59, February 8, 2012
Macclesfield Town news
Simpson targets rough diamonds
Gary Simpson is happy to keep turning to non-league football in order to unearth rough diamonds for Macclesfield.
Simpson bemoans Silkmen's injury crisis
Macclesfield boss Gary Simpson insists the current injury problems at the Moss Rose are unlike anything he has experienced in football.
Sixfields clash postponed
The npower League Two match between Northampton and Macclesfield has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
Macc pair set to miss out
Macclesfield forward duo Ben Tomlinson and George Donnelly are on the road to recovery but the trip to Northampton is expected to come too soon for them.
Macc boss backs Bak
Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson is confident Michael Bakare has the ability to adapt to the demands of league football.
No pressure despite defeats
Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson believes his side are not feeling any pressure despite five successive league defeats.
Simpson: The kids have done well
Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson saluted his youthful team's efforts in their 3-1 home defeat to Cheltenham.
Macc lose to new league leaders
Cheltenham moved to the top of npower League Two as they picked apart injury-hit Macclesfield en route to a 3-1 victory.
Simpson braced for tough Town test
Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson is unsurprised to see Cheltenham involved in the promotion shake-up.
Mattis joins walking wounded
New signing Dwayne Mattis has added to Macclesfield's lengthening injury woes ahead of the visit of Cheltenham in npower League Two.
Marshall links up with Macc
Rotherham have allowed winger Marcus Marshall to join League Two rivals Macclesfield on a one-month emergency loan.
Simpson bemoans injury woe
Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson lamented his side's injury nightmare after their 2-1 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.
Moore misery for Macc
Sammy Moore scored an 88th-minute winner as AFC Wimbledon left it late to beat Macclesfield 2-1.
Silkmen in suspense over Brown ban
Macclesfield are yet to learn whether defender Nat Brown will be available to face AFC Wimbledon in npower League Two.
Macc appeal Brown dismissal
Macclesfield have launched an appeal against the red card given to Nat Brown during Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Swindon.
Simpson praises players despite defeat
Macclesfield manager Gary Simpson could not fault his players despite watching them slip to a 1-0 defeat at Swindon.
10-man Macc beaten at Swindon
Swindon manager Paolo Di Canio was sent off as his side maintained their promotion challenge with a fiery 1-0 victory over 10-man Macclesfield.
Mattis joins Macc
Macclesfield have signed Dwayne Mattis until the end of the season.
Mukendi back at Southport
Macclesfield striker Vinny Mukendi has rejoined Southport on a one-month loan deal.
Silkmen buoyed by striking options
Gary Simpson will have his attacking options boosted when Macclesfield take on Swindon.
Silkmen swoop for Bakare
Macclesfield have completed the signing of Chelmsford forward Michael Bakare on a free transfer.
Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Macclesfield Town
First half goals from Kevin Davies and Martin Petrov gave Bolton a comfortable victory over Macclesfield Town on Tuesday night.
