A local band will perform the unofficial Macclesfield FC song live.

Rock band Glass Ankle will play at Macclesfield pub The Wharf next week.

They'll play the pub at 107 Brook Street on Friday March 25, one day before Macclesfield FC face Congleton Town FC in a local derby.

Glass Ankle released Super Silkmen early last year, when there were no Macclesfield FC players, or league to play in.

One year later, the club have been promoted from the North West Counties Football League Premier Division.

And every home game, Glass Ankle's rousing song has been played over the tannoy at the Leasing.com Stadium.

Macclesfield Nub News caught up with Glass Ankle frontman Greg Jackson.

"It has been a season to enjoy for many reasons," said Greg.

"The standard of football in step 5 of non-league has been surprisingly good too. Macclesfield FC will continue to rise up the league pyramid and so I think these seasons playing in the regional leagues are to be savoured as we are unlikely to be down here again… if all goes to plan!

"Fan reaction to the song continues to be amazing. Streams on YouTube and Spotify continue to increase in large part due to SST chairman Andy Worth and match day DJ Sean Worth having now made it a regular on the tannoy before kick-off at home.

"I will be eternally grateful to them for that. Comments we've received on various social platforms have been so kind and humbling. Thank you to everyone who has gotten behind it, I am so immensely chuffed people enjoy it."

Greg is a lifelong Silkmen fan, revealed his favourite player this season.

"A player who has made an impact time and again this season is Aaron Dwyer," added Greg.

"He's a quality winger. When he came off the bench against Lower Breck at home he was the catalyst to the eventual 4-0 win, scoring a stunning goal himself.

"I've also been very impressed with James Berry-McNally who was the stand out player against Ashton Athletic as we secured the league title.

"Due to working weekends and also late during the week, I am unable to come to as many games as I'd like. This season my total will be ten, so at least I will make it to double figures!"

Chris Stairmand - who reopened The Wharf in September 2011 - invited Greg and his bandmates down to the gig after seeing the viral music video.

"Really looking forward to finally hosting Glass Ankle, a great local band who've been on my radar for many years but the stars haven't aligned before," said Chris.

Glass Ankle's influences include 13-era Blur along with Glaswegian melodic pop band Belle and Sebastian.

"The Wharf is a pub I know has showcased and supported local live music for years and one I have wanted to perform at for some time," Greg also said.

"This year we hope to do more gigs and hopefully some new recordings in the not so distant future.

"We are just enjoying being able to play gigs again at the moment! Stay tuned for announcements on our social media in the coming weeks."

The band have previously attracted the attention of BBC Radio 6 Music's Tom Robinson who described them as "Elegantly understated".

You can watch the new music video for Super Silkmen here, which is approaching 5,000 views.

The band can be followed on Facebook.

You can also listen to their music Glass Ankle on Spotify, Facebook, or their website.

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