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AT THE HEART OF THE COMM UNITY

Call for entries – time to shine Join us at our exciting new Leicester venue as we celebrate Clubland at the 2022 Club Awards T H E 100 CL UB • PR EMI ER LEA G UE SP E C I AL • SU P P LI E R OF T H E Y E AR AWA R DS

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Contents

club mirror AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

JULY/AUGUST 2022

NEWS, VIEWS, CLUB LIFE AND LEGISLATION

6 News Who’s doing what and why. Industry insights and Club Awards latest.

8 News special HMRC urges clubs to undertake Machine Games Duty survey.

CLUB AWARDS AND GALA DINNER 2022 9 New venue announced for Club Awards Join us at our exciting new Leicester venue as we celebrate Clubland at the 2022 Club Awards and the Festival of Clubs.

10 Call for entries – time to shine The Club Awards recognise the commitment of clubs, committees and individuals who work to ensure a healthy future for their clubs. Could that be you?

12 Join the 100 Club Has your club hit its centenary? Then collect your 100 Club Certificate at the 2022 Club Awards and Gala Dinner.

CLUB AWARDS REWIND

HQ BUILDING THE BUSINESS 40 BT Sport’s Pub Cup latest

15 Drinks reception

Club Mirror visits BT Sport’s latest football tournament to cheer on club sides.

Snapshot of Club Mirror’s 2021 drinks reception. Were you there?

42 Sports fixtures Details of live sport coming up.

19 Welcome to the Club Awards Last year, after months of lockdowns, Club Mirror was delighted to welcome back clubland as it came together under one roof to celebrate.

44 Nominate your Club Act of the Year

25 Please welcome on stage...

46 Supplier of the Year Awards

John Inverdale presents Awards and Certificates at last year’s event.

Which suppliers are pulling their weight in Clubland?

29 Education, education, education

48 CIU Beer & Trades Exhibition

Recognising great management and good governance.

Dates announced for 2023. See you there?

Club Mirror is searching for the best club acts in the country. Care to help us?

PREMIER LEAGUE SPECIAL 34 Champions League fixtures Premier League campaign kicks off with 20 top football clubs battling it out on the pitches, clubs are ready to join in the action.

35 Teams, transfers and acquisitions Who’s in and who’s out? Player updates.

52 What’s new? Latest brand news, industry insights and latest products.

52 It’s classified Showcasing club-supporting suppliers.

36 The fixtures Who’s playing when and where.

39 Football fun – did you know...? Enjoy this fun-packed footie quiz.

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Contributors

Time to shine! Join us at the 2022 Club Awards! This year’s Club Awards take place on November 16 at a brand new venue, Athena in Leicester. And we’d love you to join us.

Ashley Cairns

Chris Colverd

Sean Ferris

Karen Foreman

David Foster

Jonathan Hardy

Cindy Hedmann

Toby Johansson

Hamish Maclean

Justin O’Regan

Nick Sellens

Jill Slingsby

From the smallest cricket club to the largest golf club, from social clubs to political clubs and from outstanding individuals to committed committees, the Club Awards and the Festival of Clubs celebrate every aspect of club life. As always, finalists will receive tickets to join us on the glittering night, where old friends and new can meet up to share club stories over a spectacular gala dinner and afterward enjoy live entertainment. There’s certainly much to celebrate and we expect to do it in our traditional, whole-hearted style. As always, there’ll be a few surprises along the way including some unique photo opportunities, all under wraps as we go to press. Haven’t entered yet? Then turn straight to pages 9-11 in this issue, or better still, head to clubmirror.com where you’ll find an online entry form. (The deadline for entries is 9 September, 2022.) Clubs who have reached their 100-year milestone during 2019-2022 are also invited to join us – see pages 12-13 – and for any of you unfamiliar with the Club Awards, we rewind to 2021 to give you a flavour of the event (pages 15-30). Also in this issue: a Premier League special with facts and fixtures to help you make the most of the tournament. Plus: latest news on BT Sport’s very own footie tournament, an update on Machine Games Duty, industry insights and latest products.

Editor Caroline Scoular Design David Foster Events Jill Slingsby, Karen Foreman, Guy Brennan Display Advertising Margaret Doherty Sales and Marketing Manager Leigh-Ann Ogilvie Circulation Jon Hardy Accounts Andrew Soles Publishing Director Sean Ferris

Club Mirror is published by Alchemy Contract Publishing Ltd, Gainsborough House, 59/60 Thames Street, Windsor SW4 1TX. Tel: 01753 272022. Fax: 01753 272 021 Email: caroline@clubmirror.com; sean@clubmirror.com; leigh-ann@alchemymedia.co.uk; info@clubmirror.com

Enjoy the issue and see you in November? I hope so!

Caroline Scoular Editor, Club Mirror

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WANT MORE INFORMATION? More details are available at www.clubmirror.com/ food- drink-equipment or at this QR Code .

CIU announces Trade Show dates The 31st CIU Beer & Trades Exhibition will take place on Friday April 14 at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool. Taking place on the day before the Union’s AGM, the show aims to give members advice on all aspects of club business, from security and ground maintenance to food, drink and equipment. • See pages 48-51 for more details.

James Taylor to leave ECB England Men’s Cricket Head Scout James Taylor is to step down at the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Taylor, 32, was appointed full-time England Men’s selector in July 2018 and became Head Scout in April 2021 following a restructure of England’s high-performance programme. As Head Scout, he was an integral part of providing information into selection.

Lords Committee publishes Licensing Report Significant issues remain between the licensing and planning systems, according to a Lords Committee A new report by the House of Lords Liaison Committee on the Licensing Act 2003 has found that significant issues remain between the licensing and planning systems and that little progress has been made in addressing the lack of coordination between the two systems. The report calls for the Government to work with all interested parties to establish clear mechanisms for the licensing and planning systems to work together and communicate effectively. It also recommends that a mandatory minimum standard of councillor training needs to be established for councillors who participate in licensing committee or subcommittee proceedings to ensure consistent decisions across licensing committees. The report further states that the lack of progress in improving access to licensed premises for disabled people is “unacceptable” and called for the law to be amended to require that an application for a premises licence should be accompanied by a disabled access and facilities statement. The new report from the House of Lords Liaison Committee follows up the 2017

report by the Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003. Baroness McIntosh of Pickering, former Chair of the Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003, said: “Our original inquiry concluded that the Licensing Act 2003 was fundamentally flawed and needed a radical overhaul. It is now five years since we published our findings and we have not seen the progress we had hoped. “We urge the Government to review our conclusions and recommendations and act now to tackle the issues that remain unresolved.” The committee also believed that a formal review of the impact of minimum unit pricing across Scotland and Wales should be undertaken, and consideration given to the benefits of its implementation in England. Highlights include: • The ‘Agent of Change’ principle, which captures the idea that those introducing a change in the use of land should manage the impact of that change, should first be

Carlsberg fully recyclable bottles RFU announces new Men’s Community Structure The RFU’s new Men’s Community Structure aims to improve player retention and attract new players to an area of the game where research has indicated players are choosing to play less regularly. The Fixtures announced outline how teams will line up in the new framework which sees national, regional and counties leagues replacing levels 3-11 in the men’s game. A new cup competition will round off the season, adding to the excitement of something else to play for. • englandrugby.com 6 CLUB MIRROR

Carlsberg Group is putting its bio-based and fully recyclable beer bottle into the hands of consumers for the first time. The pilot will see 8,000 Fibre Bottles being sampled in eight Western European markets - the United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, Germany and France. The bottle also contains beer brewed with organic and regenerative barley. Testing at this scale is expected to give Carlsberg the opportunity to gather feedback on people’s experiences of the product and to inform the next generation of design. The bottles use a plant-based PEF polymer lining which also functions as a barrier between the beer and the fibre outer shell, protecting the taste and

fizziness of the beer. The outer shell uses sustainably-sourced wood fibre which has the added benefit of insulative properties to keep beer colder for longer. • carlsberggroup.com

adopted in the section 182 Guidance to reflect the current policy in the National Planning Policy Framework, and then be subject to review and reform. The Government should consider incorporating it into current planning reforms in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill to prevent further uncertainty. • The Government should undertake a formal review of the impact of minimum unit pricing (MUP) across Scotland and Wales and consider the Ministerial report on the effect of MUP in Scotland to assess the benefit of implementing MUP in England. It should also review the effect of the proposed alcohol duty reforms on excessive alcohol consumption within three years of its implementation. • The recent decision not to extend the Licensing Act airside should be reviewed within three years to ensure that disruptive incidents caused by alcohol consumption are being effectively managed by existing industry initiatives and regulation.

For the full report, visit https:// committees.parliament.uk/committee/187/ liaison-committee-lords/publications/

Portman Group upholds complaint A complaint against premium spirits brand Jatt Life has been upheld by the alcohol industry’s Independent Complaints Panel after it sponsored luxury driving event ‘The Cannon Run’. Jatt Life’s sponsorship of The Cannon Run, was considered to breach six Code rules. These included linking alcohol consumption with social success and enhancement of athletic performance, as well as using under25s in promotional activity. The Panel noted videos of The Cannon Run were present on the company’s social media channels and that there was no evidence of promotion of responsible drinking during the event, or appropriate due diligence to ensure responsible and age-appropriate drinking. The Panel found this particularly concerning for a sponsorship that was linked to driving.

Club Awards – new venue,new format If you haven’t entered Club Mirror’s Club Awards yet, then now’s the time. With a new format and a brand new iconic Leicester venue, success, success and more success is the order of the day at the 2022 Club Awards, from applauding clubs reaching their centenary to recognising clubs, officials and volunteers for the vital role that they play in the club and the community at large. Come and join us at the club event of the year. For fulll details turn straight to pages 9 - 11 in this issue.

Bowls England and EIBA streamline systems

BT remains home of three major leagues until 2027 BT has secured the rights to the majority of the UEFA Champions League games, plus all the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Europa Conference League exclusively live, for a further three seasons until 2027. Last season the Leagues proved a huge success on BT Sport, said the company, with a 37 per cent increase in UEFA Champions League viewer hours, and the final between Liverpool and Real Madrid seeing 12.6m people tuning in across all platforms. The new format of the three European

competitions will be shown from 2024, with 12 more teams, more matches and the introduction of an additional knockoutplayoff round. In each competition, 36 teams will play in a single league format, with those finishing 1-8 progressing to the Round of 16, teams placed 9-24 contesting the additional knockout round, and the bottom 12 teams exiting the competition and no longer dropping down into the UEL and UECL respectively, introducing more jeopardy and must-win knock out matches. • btsportbusiness.com

Elixir Distillers to buy Tormore Distillery Independent whisky specialist, Elixir Distillers, has signed an agreement to buy the Tormore distillery and brand from Pernod Ricard. The Speyside acquisition is the latest move from co-founders and owners Rajbir and Sukhinder Singh to develop Elixir Distillers into a world-leading brand owner, distiller and independent bottler. Tormore distillery has been owned by Pernod Ricard since 2005 and is among one of the larger distilleries in Scotland with a capacity of just under 5 million litres of alcohol per year.

Bowls England and the EIBA commissioned software developers b4b to create bespoke competitions portals to help streamline admin and improve the player experience. The Bowlr system has now been rolled out to over 110 UK bowls clubs in the UK. Alistair Hollis, Head of Sport Development at Bowls England, said: “We now have a robust system that enables us to manage our events from the first round to the national finals.” Anthony Tilley, MD of b4b, (pictured) said that it had been an honour to work with some of the sport’s biggest names and that

the company had ambitious plans for growth. “Within the next few years we want to be in as many bowls clubs across the UK as possible. We also plan to take on the international market,” he said. “The possibilities are almost endless, and we see the Bowlr system being an established fixture in the wider sporting world.” • www.bowlr.co.uk/

All for charity

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We are Sue Ryder The ‘We Are Sue Ryder’ campaign, launched in July, highlights the rewarding and heart-warming moments a career in palliative care can offer, celebrating the lasting impact palliative care nurses can have on patients and their loved ones at the end of life. The campaign comes as Sue Ryder announces it is facing the worst recruitment challenge in its 65 year-long history. This is symptomatic of the wider nursing crisis, with one in 10 nurse posts in England currently unfilled across the entire profession. “Working at Sue Ryder you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working in a

highly rewarding area of nursing, helping people live the best lives they possibly can,” says the charity. “And you’re given the time to care. “If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join our team and be there when it matters.” • sueryder.org/jobs/careers-inpalliative-care CLUB MIRROR 7

NEWS SPECIAL

Machine Games Duty – call to action HM Revenue & Customs has been in contact with Chris Haley, Managing Director of Club Awards sponsor Dransfields, to help encourage clubs to access the HMRC’s Machine Games Duty (MGD) Guide and to undertake a brief survey where they can share their views. (A glitch in the original Survey meant feedback to HMRC wasn’t possible. This has now been rectified.)

Registration number

Machine Games Duty (MGD) If you have gaming/quiz machines on your premises for customers’ use, you need to pay the correct MGD. Do you have or expect to have gaming/quiz machines on your premises?

YES Do they pay out cash or vouchers worth more than the cost to play?

No further action required.

Do you know as the tenant, you are responsible for registering with HMRC and paying MGD? See ‘Tenants’ section in Machine Games Duty (Excise Notice 452).

Register now on GOV.UK (search for Machine Games Duty) to avoid a penalty. See ‘Registration’ section in Machine Games Duty (Excise Notice 452).

Do you know how to calculate MGD? This is on the full profit, before any profit is shared. See ‘How to work out what MGD is due’ section in Machine Games Duty (Excise Notice 452).

Do you know how to make quarterly returns for MGD? See ‘Returns and duty payment’ section in Machine Games Duty (Excise Notice 452).

Do you know there’s NO VAT due on machine games profit? See ‘VAT’ section in Machine Games Duty (Excise Notice 452). (VAT may still be payable on the rental of the machine from your supplier).

Remember you need to deregister when you leave the tenancy. See ‘How to deregister’ section in Machine Games Duty (Excise Notice 452). To deregister online: use your online account. In writing: (30 days prior) HMRC, Excise Processing Teams, BX9 1GL Quote, MGD deregistration. Please complete our 1 minute survey about Machine Games Duty

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CLUB AWARDS 2022

Time to shine! It’s the 2022 Club Awards Join us at an exciting new venue as we celebrate clubs across the UK and beyond at the 2022 Club Awards within the Festival of Clubs. The Club Awards recognise the commitment of clubs, committees and individuals who work to ensure a healthy future for their clubs. Could that be you?

e are excited to announce that the 2022 Club Awards are being held at a sparkling new venue – the Athena in

Leicester. The Club Awards Gala Dinner celebrates clubs across the UK and provides the perfect opportunity to meet up with fellow clubs to share ideas and issues while having a lot of fun along the way. As in 2021, we will also be presenting Recognition Awards to applaud individuals, community heroes, long-serving officials, young ambassadors, outstanding contributions and clubs who’ve reached their 100th year between 2019 and 2022. (Turn to the next page for full details). JOIN THE JOURNEY – WHY ENTER? In addition to a great night out with two free tickets for finalists (more tickets will be available to purchase) and after dinner entertainment, clubs use their success to: • Raise the club’s profile • Gain coverage in the local press and media • Encourage new members • Thank existing members for their support Turn the page now to nominate yourself, your colleagues and/or your club. Deadline for entries: September 9, 2022.

Join us!

THE VENUE Originally designed in 1936 as an Odeon Cinema, Athena is recognised as one of the most extravagant buildings in Leicester, restored to its original art deco splendour and enjoying a reputation for being the leading venue within the region. GETTING THERE Athena is centrally located within reach of all major road, rail and air networks. • Bus and train stations are within walking distance

• Easily accessible from Leicester’s road with convenient parking facilities. Accommodation There is a large selection of accommodation nearby to suit all needs and all budgets, from Ibis (all.accor.com/united-kingdom/ ), Premier Inn (https://www.premierinn.com) and the Campanile (https://leicester.campanile.com) to an extensive range of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, searchable at booking.com and www.tripadvisor.co.uk amongst many others.

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CLUB AWARDS 2022

Club Awards 2022 – how to enter So, do you think you could be a finalist? Do you have what it takes to beat the best and stand out from the rest? Time to find out.

ook at the categories on these pages and decide which categories you’d like to enter. Then either:

1. Enter online at www.clubmirror.com OR 2. Use the entry form in this issue and post it to the address below OR 3. Ask for a judge to undertake a telephone interview. We look forward to your entry! DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: September 9, 2022

Your name: _____________________________ Your role in club: _________________________

For clubs wishing to enter by post Take a look at the categories listed and tick which categories you would like to enter and/or choose “Let judges decide’. The judges will then enter you into the categories they feel you are most likely to succeed in. THEN: Use the questions below to share just how special your club and your people are. GOOD LUCK!

THE QUESTIONS – PEOPLE NOMINATIONS 1. If you are nominating an individual or individuals, please state their name, role and contact details.

4. CONSIDERATIONS Please include all/any further details you would like the judges to consider.

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5. GENERAL INFORMATION Which of the following does your club have?

Club Name: ____________________________ Address: _______________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________

2. What are you entering them for and why? (See categories)

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Post code: _____________________________ Contact tel nos: _________________________

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_____________________________________ THE QUESTIONS – THE CLUB Email: ________________________________ Website: ______________________________

1. BIGGEST SUCCESS/ GREATEST MOMENT SINCE MAY 2021?

Facebook/Twitter etc: _____________________ _____________________________________

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_____________________________________ 2. BEST BUSINESS INITIATIVE/INNOVATION? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ CLUB BACKGROUND 1. Year founded: _________________________

3. ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY Examples of how the club is reaching out

2. Number of Members: ___________________ 3. Club Turnover (not for publication): _________

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n BT Sport n Sky Sports n Live entertainment n Children’s play area n Function room n Games room n Garden n Sports facilities n Concert room n Games machines n Separate restaurant n Confectionary n Hot bar food n Bingo n Darts n Snooker n Pool n Group outings (general) n Group outings (racing) n Group outings (sports events) n Club sports team/teams n Other (describe) _____________________________________

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THE CATEGORIES n LET THE JUDGES DECIDE n 100 Club – recognising clubs over 100 years old (R) n Volunteer Recognition (BC) n Community Heroes (AD) n International Club (AK) n Young Ambassadors - under 30s (BE) n Long Service Recognition (AO) RECOGNITION CATEGORIES

n Bar Manager/Bar Steward of the Year (S) n Manager/Secretary of the Year (AP) n Committee of the Year (AB) PEOPLE CATEGORIES

n Business Initiative of the Year (U) n Entertainment Club of the Year (AI) n Innovative Club of the Year (AJ) n Marketing Club of the Year (AQ) n Refurbishment Club of the Year (AS) n Social Media Club of the Year (AU) n Turnaround Club of the Year (BB) n Website of the Year (BD) BUSINESS CATEGORIES

n Bowls Club of the Year (T) n Cricket Club of the Year (AE) n Darts Club of the Year (AF) n Football Club of the Year (AL) n Golf Club of the Year (AM) n Racing Club of the Year (AR) n Rugby Club of the Year (AT) n Sports & Social Club of the Year (AV) n Sports Club of the Year - Group/Chain (AW) n Sports Club of the Year - Multiple Sports (AX) n Tennis Club of the Year (BA) SPORTS CATEGORIES

n CAMRA Club of the Year (V) n Cocktail Club of the Year (AA) n Catering Club of the Year (W) n Chef of the Year (Y)

CATERING AND BAR CATEGORIES

IN THE COMMUNITY n Charity Club of the Year (X) n CIU Traditional Club of the Year (Z) n Community Club of the Year (AC) n Diversity & Inclusion Club of the Year (AG) n Family Club of the Year (AH)

n Green Club of the Year (AN) n Sustainability Project Award (AY) n Grounds Team of the Year (AZ) GREEN & ENVIRONMENTAL

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRY!

DEADLINE – 9 SEPTEMBER, 2022 TO ENTER ONLINE: www.clubmirror.com TO ENTER BY POST: Club Awards, Club Mirror, Gainsborough House, 59-60 Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1TX TO ENTER VIA TELEPHONE INTERVIEW: Ask for a judge to undertake a telephone interview – email info@clubmirror.com ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE CLUB AWARDS TEAM Email - info@clubmirror.com Call - 01753 272022

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CLUB AWARDS – 100 CLUB

Joining the 100 Club T

he 100 Club was first launched in 2021, designed to applaud clubs who hit their centenary during the pandemic-enforced lockdown, making it impossible to mark the occasion in true club style. To help them celebrate, we enlisted the help of our Honorary Secretary Tom Jones (right), one of the CIU’s oldest members at 103.

YOUR INVITATION TO JOIN THE 100 CLUB Has your club hit its centenary? Then let us know. Just drop us a line – caroline@clubmirror.com – or call into the office on 01753 272022. All centennial clubs will be invited to join us at our next celebrations where they will be invited onstage to collect their 100 Club Certificate.

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CLUB AWARDS REWIND – DRINKS RECEPTION

Welcome to the Festival of Clubs In true Club Mirror style, 2022’s Festival of Clubs guests are invited to join us for a pre-event drinks reception at our new Leicester venue, Athena. Enjoy this snapshot of last year’s event.

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CLUB AWARDS REWIND – DRINKS RECEPTION Last year, Club Mirror and the Festival of Clubs team were delighted and proud to welcome back clubland after pandemic lockdowns.

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CLUB AWARDS REWIND – DRINKS RECEPTION

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CLUB AWARDS REWIND – WELCOME

Let Dinner commence! Last year, after months of lockdowns, Club Mirror’s Sean Ferris was delighted to welcome back clubland as it came together under one roof to celebrate. “Well it’s been quite a ride has it not? What an 18 months. Who knew it would be two years before we could meet again. So it’s wonderful that you’re all here tonight and we intend to celebrate. “We are the lucky ones – we’ve survived. And while the Club Awards have been unable to take place for all the obvious reasons, we hope that the Festival of Clubs is a happy substitute, a celebratory dinner and a recognition of what we’ve all been through. That said, we can’t ignore what has happened in those lost months, so – pre-moving into total happy mode – let's raise a glass to absent friends.” Sponsors and club-supporting suppliers were then thanked for their support, and previous Club Awards finalists and winners were welcomed. The role that clubs continue to play during the pandemic was highlighted in a short, poignant video, showing clubs tirelessly at work in their communities, from setting up food banks and food deliveries, to acting as vaccination centres and caring for their most isolated and vulnerable members. “Clubs never fail to impress. And talking of impressive, we have special clubs in the room who reached their centenary during 2019 or 2020 but have been unable to celebrate properly. We’re delighted that you’re here to join the party. We’ll be recognising you on stage as you join our new 100 Club.”

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CLUB AWARDS REWIND – WELCOME

A big thank you went to top London venue, the Phoenix Arts Club, who opened the 2021 event with their own inimitable West End flair, with professional artistes all determined to help clubland get back together and celebrate in style.

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CLUB AWARDS REWIND – WELCOME

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CLUB AWARDS REWIND – PRESENTATIONS

ohn Inverdale joined us once again as our host, back by popular demand, and is looking forward to welcoming clubs at the 2022 event. The Club Awards stalwart was delighted to welcome previous winners and finalists to join him on stage – which they did in abundance. Interludes during the proceedings included Dransfields’ fun-filled Spotlight Musical Bingo with the winner carrying away a huge, hi-spec TV screen. Also – far right – Phoenix Arts Club got the room buzzing in a sing-along, while an impromptu magic trick, had guests enthralled (see next page). The evening was rounded off in spectacular fashion as the four-piece tribute act Abba Gold took to the main stage and delighted the audience – many of whom hot-footed it to the dance floor – with such classics as Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes It All and Mamma Mia.

Dransfields MD Chris Haley (pictured right; centre) hosted a Spotlight Musical Bingo session. Plus: Clubs were welcomed on stage to collect their Certificates of Recognition.

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CLUB AWARDS REWIND – PRESENTATIONS

Peter Hunt, a many-times Award winner, announced his retirement from Kings Heath Cricket & Sports Club (pictured above; holding certificate), while John Inverdale proved puzzled by an entertaining piece of electronic magic (below right).

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Thanks to all of our club-supporting suppliers who enthusiastically backed the 2021 Club Awards and the inaugural Festival of Clubs. Bottom image: Previous King of Clubs winners joined BT Sport’s Bruce Cuthbert (far right) and Club Mirror’s Sean Ferris (far left) on stage for the final presentations of the evening.

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CLUB AWARDS REWIND – EDUCATION

he importance of great management and good governance has never been greater, as recognised by both the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) and the Club & Institute Union (CIU). This section was introduced remotely from Stockholm by CMAE’s Toby Johannsen. Roehampton Club’s Chief Executive Marc Newey CCM CCE FCIMSPA invited CMAE

colleagues to join him on stage, celebrating their successes in achieving their Club Management Diplomas (CMDips). The CIU’s General Secretary Kenneth D Green CMD ACM and Vice-President Ken Roberts CMD ACM then welcomed Farnborough Social Club’s Clare Sayer on stage where she received her Award in Club Management (ACM).

Above: Alongside club Certificates of Recognition, CMAE colleagues celebrated the importance of education. Below (l to r): CMAE’s newest CMDip, Jon Dry from Fulford Golf Club; Roehampton Club’s Marc Newey CCM CCE FCIMSPA; Gabrielle Boase, Datchet Water Sailing Club and Ed Plunkett, City of London Club.

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CLUB AWARDS REWIND – EDUCATION Kenneth D Green CMD ACM (left) and Ken Roberts CMD ACM (right) presented Clare Sawyer CMD ACM with her well-deserved Award in Club Management.

The CIU ‘s Award in Club Management is composed of three units and aims to provide club officials with all the information they need to run a successful private members’ club.

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PREMIER LEAGUE SPECIAL

Premier League 2022/23 kicks off The new Premier League campaign kicks off on August 5 with a mighty match between Crystal Palace vs Arsenal. With 20 top football clubs battling it out for the coveted prize, clubs are ready to join in the action.

hether watching it pitch-side or from the comfort of the clubhouse, the thrilling Premier League season will play out on the world stage, watched globally by around 3.3bn people, as the top teams battle for the number one spot. A Winter World Cup will see the action brought to a halt mid-season, with match-round 16 being the final one played (November 12/13) before players head off to Qatar to play for their country. It then resumes in style on Boxing Day, concluding on May 28, with all matches kicking off at the same time on the final day. In other news, a note-worthy change is the return of five substitutes rather than three. The three substitutes rule was instigated when the league reconvened post the Covid-affected 2019/20 season, but in March this year Premier League sides voted in favour of bringing back five subs on a permanent basis. At the same time, the transfer season is well underway (June 10 – September 1) with Arsenal fans welcoming Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City and Fulham hailing the arrival of Andreas Pereira from Manchester United, all making for some fascinating conversations at the club bar. So an exciting time all round for football fans. Be sure that your club is the viewing venue of choice, and enjoy the following facts, figures, fixtures, marketing mechanics and the obligatory quiz, all designed to keep your team on top of the beautiful game.

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Teams, transfers and awesome acquisitions Premier League clubs were officially able to register new players from Friday June 10, with the window closing firmly shut at 11pm on September 1. So who’s in and who’s out?* AFC Bournemouth In Ryan Fredericks (West Ham) Joe Rothwell (Blackburn) Out Gary Cahill (Released) Ryan Glover (Released) Connor Kurrran-Browne (Released) Arsenal In Marquinhos (Sao Paulo) Fabio Vieira (Porto) Matt Turner (NE Revolution) Gabriel Jesus (Man City)

*Details correct as at July 12, 2022

Out Dinos Mavropanos (Stuttgart) Alexandre Lacazette (Released) Jonathan Dinzeyi (Released) Joel Lopez (Released) Jordan McEneff (Released) Harry Clarke (Stoke City) Loan Omar Rekik (Sparta Rotterdam) Loan Tyreece John-Jules (Ipswich) Loan Mika Biereth (Waalwijk) Loan Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bochum) Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) Nikolaj Moller (Den Bosch) Loan Matteo Guendouzi (Marseille) Zak Swanson (Portsmouth) Ovie Ejeheri (Chelmsford) Loan

Robin Olsen (Roma) Rory Wilson (Rangers) Ludwig Augustinsson (Sevilla) Loan

Brentford In Max Dickov Max Wilcox (Bolton) Aaron Hickey (Bologna)

Aston Villa In Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona) Boubacar Kamara (Marseille) Diego Carlos (Sevilla)

Out Ben Hockenhull (Tranmere) Mads Bidstrup (Nordsjaelland) Loan Gustav Mogensen (Sarpsborg)

Out Indiana Vassilev (Inter Miami) Loan Matt Targett (Newcastle) Conor Hourihane (Released) Lovre Kalinic (Hajduk Split) Trezeguet (Trabzonspor)

Brighton Let battle&commence! Hove Albion In Julio Enciso (Libertad Asuncion) Benicio Baker-Boaitey (Porto) Simon Adingra (Nordsjaelland) Out Jayson Molumby (West Brom) Tudor Baluta (Released) Adam Desbois (Released) Lars Dendoncker (Released) Ulrick Ella (Released) Ayo Tanimowo (Released) John Lucero (Released) Jaami Qureshi (Released) Fynn Talley (Cliftonville) Loan Yves Bissouma (Spurs) Alex Cochrane (Hearts) Simon Adingra (RU SaintGilloise) Loan Carl Rushworth (Lincoln) Loan Haydon Roberts (Derby) Loan Chelsea In Eddie Beach Out Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid) Free Andreas Christensen (Released) Danny Drinkwater (Released) Charly Musonda (Released) Jake Clarke-Salter (QPR) Lucas Bergstrom (Peterborough) Loan Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan) Loan Nathan Baxter (Hull) Loan Ethan Wady (Woking) Loan Crystal Palace In Malcolm Ebiowei (Derby) Sam Johnstone (Free) Cheick Doucoure (Lens) Out Martin Kelly (Released) Jaroslaw Jach (Released) Luke Dreher (Released) Rian Jamai (Released) Kanye Jobson (Released) Nya Kirby (Released) Joseph Ling (Released) Sean Robertson (Released) Sion Spence (Released) Aidan Steele (Released) James Taylor (Released)

Everton In James Tarkowski (Burnley) Out Jonjoe Kenny (Released) Richarlison (Spurs) Joao Virginia (Cambuur) Loan Harry Tyrer (Chester) Loan Fulham In Joao Palhinha (Sporting) Kristian Sekularac (Juventus) Callum McFarlane Andreas Pereira (Man Utd)

Out Taye Ashby-Hammond (Stevenage) Loan Fabio Carvalho (Liverpool) Cyrus Christie (Released) Fabri (Released) Michael Hector (Released) Alfie Mawson (Released) Jean Michael Seri (Released) Timmy Abraham (Released) Jacob Adams (Released) Eric Ameyaw (Released) Xavier Benjamin (Released) Tyler Caton (Released) Jerome Opoku (Released) Jonathon Page (Released) Julian Schwarzer (Released) Leeds United In Brenden Aaronson (RB Salzburg) Rasmus Kristensen (RB Salzburg) Marc Roca (Bayern Munich) Darko Gyabi (Man City) Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig) Luis Sinisterra (Feyenoord) Out Laurens De Bock (Released) Josh Galloway (Released) Alfie Hughes (Released) Bobby Kamwa (Released) Lui Bradbury (Released) Joe Littlewood (Released) Mitchell Picksley (Released) Ryan Edmondson (Carlisle) Charlie Cresswell (Millwall) Loan

Leicester City Out Eldin Jakupovic (Released) Vontae Daley-Campbell (Released) Callum Hulme (Released) Will Russ (Released) Tyrese Shade (Released) Jacob Wakeling (Released)

Newcastle United In Alex Murphy (Galway United) Nick Pope (Burnley) Matt Targett (Aston Villa) Sven Botman (Lille) Charlie McArthur (Kilmarnock)

Liverpool In Fabio Carvalho (Fulham) Darwin Nunez (Benfica) Calvin Ramsay (Aberdeen)

Out Oisin McEntee (Walsall) Mo Sangare (Accrington) Isaac Hayden (Norwich) Loan Lewis Cass (Port Vale)

Out Divock Origi (AC Milan) Loris Karius (Released) Sheyi Ojo (Released) Ben Woodburn (Released) Elijah Dixon-Bonner (Released) Luis Longstaff (Released) Conor Bradley (Bolton) Loan Jakub Ojrzynski (Radomiak) Loan Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich) Billy Koumetio (Austria Vienna) Loan Takumi Minamino (Monaco) Manchester City In Erling Haaland (Dortmund) Stefan Ortega Moreno (Free) Kalvin Phillips (Leeds) Out Fernandinho (Released) Gavin Bazunu (Southampton) CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley) Free Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Burnley) Loan Manchester United In Tyrell Malacia (Feyenoord) Out Edinson Cavani (Released) Juan Mata (Released) Paul Pogba (Released) Jesse Lingard (Released) D’Mani Mellor (Released) Reece Devine (Released) Lee Grant (Released) Paul McShane (Released) Connor Stanley (Released) Paul Woolston (Released) Nemanja Matic (Roma) Dean Henderson (Nott’m Forest) Loan Dylan Levitt (Dundee) Andreas Pereira (Fulham)

Nottingham Forest In Ryan Hammond (Millwall) Taiwo Awoniyi (Union Berlin) Dean Henderson (Man Utd) Loan Giulian Biancone (Troyes) Moussa Niakhate (Mainz) Omar Richards (Bayern Munich) Neco Williams (Liverpool) Out Tobias Figueiredo (Released) Carl Jenkinson (Released) Gaetan Bong (Released) Marcelo Valencia (released) Josh Barnes (Released) Baba Fernandes (Released) Sam Sanders (Released) Morgan Thomas-Sadler (Released) Joe Watkins (Released) Mohamed Drager (Luzern) Loan Jayden Richardson (Aberdeen) Ethan Horvath (Luton) Loan Brice Samba (Lens) Tyrese Fornah (Reading) Loan Will Swan (Mansfield) Loan Southampton In Alex Iwumene (Sutton United) Gavin Bazunu (Man City) Mateusz Lis (Altay) Armel Bella-Kotchap (Bochum) Romeo Lavia (Man City) Joe Aribo (Rangers) Out Harry Lewis (Bradford) Dan Nlundulu (Cheltenham Town) Loan

Tottenham Hotspur In Ivan Perisic (Free) Fraser Forster (Southampton) Free Yves Bissouma (Brighton) Richarlison (Everton) Tyrell Ashcroft (Reading) Josh Keeley (St Patrick’s Athletic) Clement Lenglet (Barcelona) Loan Out J’Neil Bennett (Released) Jez Davies (Released) Jordan Hackett (Released) Khalon Haysman (Released) Kacper Kurylowicz (Released) Thimothee Lo-Tutala (Released) Dermi Lusala (Released) Josh Oluwayemi (Released) Tobi Omole (Released) Isak Solberg (Released) Renaldo Torraj (Released) Oliver Turner (Released) West Ham United In Nayef Aguerd (Rennes) Alphonse Areola (PSG) Patrick Kelly (Coleraine) Flynn Downes (Swansea) Out Ryan Fredericks (Released) David Martin (Released) Mark Noble (Retired) Andriy Yarmolenko (Released) Sonny Perkins (Released) Wolves Out Conor Carty (Released) Pascal Estrada (Released) Marcal (Released) Raphael Nya (Released) Jamie Pardington (Released) John Ruddy (Released) Romain Saiss (Released) Faisu Sangare (Released) Ki-Jana Hoever (PSV) Loan Ryan Giles (Middlesbrough) Loan Bendeguz Bolla (Grasshoppers) Loan Louie Moulden (Solihull Moors) Loan Dion Sanderson (Birmingham) Loan Meritan Shabani (Grasshoppers) Renat Dadashov (Grasshoppers)

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ARSENAL

ASTON VILLA

August Crystal Palace Fri 5 Leicester Sat 13 Bournemouth Sat 20 Fulham Sat 27 Aston Villa Wed 31 September Manchester Utd Sun 4 Everton Sun 11 Brentford Sun 18 October Spurs Sat 1 Liverpool Sat 8 Leeds Sat 15 Manchester City Tue 18 Southampton Sun 22 Nottingham Forest Sat 29 November Chelsea Sat 5 Wolves Sat 12 December West Ham Mon 26 Brighton Sat 31 January Newcastle Mon 2 Spurs Sat 14 Manchester Utd Sat 21 February Everton Sat 4 Brentford Sat 11 Aston Villa Sat 18 Leicester Sat 25 March Bournemouth Sat 4 Sat 11 Fulham Sat 18 Crystal Palace April Sat 1 Leeds Sat 8 Liverpool Sat 15 West Ham Sat 22 Southampton Wed 26 Manchester City Sat 29 Chelsea May Sat 6 Newcastle Sat 13 Brighton Sat 20 Nottingham Forest Sun 28 Wolves

August Bournemouth Sat 6 Aston Villa Sat 13 Crystal Palace Sat 20 West Ham Sun 28 Arsenal Wed 31 September Manchester City Sat 3 Leicester Sat 10 Southampton Fri 16 October Leeds Sat 1 Nottingham Forest Sat 8 Chelsea Sat 15 Fulham Tue 18 Brentford Sun 22 Newcastle Sat 29 November Manchester Utd Sat 5 Brighton Sat 12 December Liverpool Mon 26 Spurs Sat 31 January Wolves Mon 2 Leeds Sat 14 Southampton Sat 21 February Leicester Sat 4 Manchester City Sat 11 Arsenal Sat 18 Everton Sat 25 March Crystal Palace Sat 4 Sat 11 West Ham Sat 18 Bournemouth April Sat 1 Chelsea Sat 8 Nottingham Forest Sat 15 Newcastle Sat 22 Brentford Tue 25 Fulham Sat 29 Manchester Utd May Sat 6 Wolves Sat 13 Spurs Sat 20 Liverpool Sun 28 Brighton

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BOURNEMOUTH A H A H A H A H A A H A H A H A H A H H A H A H A H A H A H H A H A A H A H

BRIGHTON & HOVE

BRENTFORD August Sun 7 Leicester Sat 13 Manchester Utd Sat 20 Fulham Sat 27 Everton Tue 30 Crystal Palace September Sat 3 Leeds Sat 10 Southampton Sun 18 Arsenal October Sat 1 Bournemouth Sat 8 Newcastle Sat15 Brighton Tue 18 Chelsea Sat 22 Aston Villa Sat 29 Wolves November Sat 5 Nottingham Forest Sat 12 Manchester City December Mon 26 Spurs Sat 31 West Ham January Mon 2 Liverpool Sat 14 Bournemouth Sat 21 Leeds February Sat 4 Southampton Sat 11 Arsenal Sat 18 Crystal Palace Sat 25 Manchester Utd March Sat 4 Fulham Sat 11 Everton Sat 18 Leicester April Sat 1 Brighton Sat 8 Newcastle Sat 15 Wolves Sat 22 Aston Villa Wed 26 Chelsea Sat 29 Nottingham Forest May Sat 6 Liverpool Sat 13 West Ham Sat 20 Spurs Sun 28 Manchester City

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A H A H A H A H A A H H A H A A H A H H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H

August Sun 7 Manchester Utd Sat 13 Newcastle Sun 21 West Ham Sat 27 Leeds Tue 30 Fulham September Sun 4 Leicester Sat 10 Bournemouth Sat 17 Crystal Palace October Sat 1 Liverpool Sat 8 Spurs Sat 15 Brentford Tue 18 Nottingham Forest Sat 22 Manchester City Sat 29 Chelsea November Sat 5 Wolves Sat 12 Aston Villa December Mon 26 Southampton Sat 31 Arsenal January Mon 2 Everton Sat 14 Liverpool Sat 21 Leicester February Sat 4 Bournemouth Sat 11 Crystal Palace Sat 18 Fulham Sat 25 Newcastle March Sat 4 West Ham Sat 11 Leeds Sat 18 Manchester Utd April Sat 1 Brentford Sat 8 Spurs Sat 15 Chelsea Sat 22 Manchester City Tue 25 Nottingham Forest Sat 29 Wolves May Sat 6 Everton Sat 13 Arsenal Sat 20 Southampton Sun 28 Aston Villa

August Aston Villa Sat 6 Manchester City Sat 13 Arsenal Sat 20 Liverpool Sat 27 Wolves Wed 31 September Nottingham Forest Sat 3 Brighton Sat 10 Newcastle Sat 17 October Brentford Sat 1 Leicester Sat 8 Fulham Sat 15 Southampton Tue 18 West Ham Sun 22 Spurs Sat 29 November Leeds Sat 5 Everton Sat 12 December Chelsea Mon 26 Crystal Palace Sat 31 January Manchester Utd Mon 2 Brentford Sat 14 Nottingham Forest Sat 21 February Brighton Sat 4 Newcastle Sat 11 Wolves Sat 18 Manchester City Sat 25 March Arsenal Sat 4 Sat 11 Liverpool Sat 18 Aston Villa April Sat 1 Fulham Sat 8 Leicester Sat 15 Spurs Sat 22 West Ham Wed 26 Southampton Sat 29 Leeds May Sat 6 Chelsea Sat 13 Crystal Palace Sat 20 Manchester Utd Sun 28 Everton

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CHELSEA A H A H A H A H A A A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H H A A H A H H A H A

August Sat 6 Everton Sun 14 Spurs Sun 21 Leeds Sat 27 Leicester Tue 30 Southampton September Sun 4 West Ham Sat 10 Fulham Sun 18 Liverpool October Sat 1 Crystal Palace Sat 8 Wolves Sat 15 Aston Villa Tue 18 Brentford Sat 22 Manchester Utd Sat 29 Brighton November Sat 5 Arsenal Sat 12 Newcastle December Mon 26 Bournemouth Sat 31 Nottingham Forest January Mon 2 Manchester City Sat 14 Crystal Palace Sat 21 Liverpool February Sat 4 Fulham Sat 11 West Ham Sat 18 Southampton Sat 25 Spurs March Sat 4 Leeds Sat 11 Leicester Sat 18 Everton April Sat 1 Aston Villa Sat 8 Wolves Sat 15 Brighton Sat 22 Manchester Utd Wed 26 Brentford Sat 29 Arsenal May Sat 6 Bournemouth Sat 13 Nottingham Forest Sat 20 Manchester City Sun 28 Newcastle

CRYSTAL PALACE A H A H A H A H A H A A H A H A H A H H A H A H A H A H H A H A H A A H A H

August Fri 5 Arsenal Mon 15 Liverpool Sat 20 Aston Villa Sat 27 Manchester City Tue 30 Brentford September Sat 3 Newcastle Sun 11 Manchester Utd Sat 17 Brighton October Sat 1 Chelsea Sat 8 Leeds Sat 15 Leicester Tue 18 Wolves Sun 22 Everton Sat 29 Southampton November Sat 5 West Ham Sat 12 Nottingham Forest December Mon 26 Fulham Sat 31 Bournemouth January Mon 2 Spurs Sat 14 Chelsea Sat 21 Newcastle February Sat 4 Manchester Utd Sat 11 Brighton Sat 18 Brentford Sat 25 Liverpool March Sat 4 Aston Villa Sat 11 Manchester City Sat 18 Arsenal April Sat 1 Leicester Sat 8 Leeds Sat 15 Southampton Sat 22 Everton Tue 25 Wolves Sat 29 West Ham May Sat 6 Spurs Sat 13 Bournemouth Sat 20 Fulham Sun 28 Nottingham Forest

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Please note: Matches may be subject to change or alteration.

FOR 2022-2023

EVERTON August Sat 6 Chelsea Sat 13 Aston Villa Sat 20 Nottingham Forest Sat 27 Brentford Tue 30 Leeds September Sat 3 Liverpool Sun 11 Arsenal Sat 17 West Ham October Sat 1 Southampton Sat 8 Manchester Utd Sat 15 Spurs Wed 19 Newcastle Sat 22 Crystal Palace Sat 29 Fulham November Sat 5 Leicester Sat 12 Bournemouth December Mon 26 Wolves Sat 31 Manchester City January Mon 2 Brighton Sat 14 Southampton Sat 21 West Ham February Sat 4 Arsenal Sat 11 Liverpool Sat 18 Leeds Sat 25 Aston Villa March Sat 4 Nottingham Forest Sat 11 Brentford Sat 18 Chelsea April Sat 1 Spurs Sat 8 Manchester Utd Sat 15 Fulham Sat 22 Crystal Palace Tue 25 Newcastle Sat 29 Leicester May Sat 6 Brighton Sat 13 Manchester City Sat 20 Wolves Sun 28 Bournemouth

FULHAM

LEEDS UTD

August Sat 6 Liverpool Sat 13 Wolves Sat 20 Brenford Sat 27 Arsenal Tue 30 Brighton September Sat 3 Spurs Sat 10 Chelsea Fri 16 Nottingham Forest October Sat 1 Newcastle Sat 8 West Ham Sat 15 Bournemouth Tue 18 Aston Villa Sat 22 Leeds Sat 29 Everton November Sat 5 Manchester City Sat 12 Manchester Utd December Mon 26 Crystal Palace Sat 31 Southampton January Mon 2 Leicester Sat 14 Newcastle Sat 21 Spurs February Sat 4 Chelsea Sat 11 Nottingham Forest Sat 18 Brighton Sat 25 Wolves March Sat 4 Brentford Sat 11 Arsenal Sat 18 Liverpool April Sat 1 Bournemouth Sat 8 West Ham Sat 15 Everton Sat 22 Leeds Tue 25 Aston Villa Sat 29 Manchester City May Sat 6 Leicester Sat 13 Southampton Sat 20 Crystal Palace Sun 28 Manchester Utd

August Wolves Sat 6 Southampton Sat 13 Chelsea Sun 21 Brighton Sat 27 Everton Tue 30 September Brentford Sat 3 Nottingham Forest Mon 12 Manchester Utd Sun 18 October Aston Villa Sat 1 Crystal Palace Sat 8 Arsenal Sat 15 Leicester Tue 18 Fulham Sat 22 Liverpool Sat 29 November Bournemouth Sat 5 Spurs Sat 12 December Manchester City Mon 26 Newcastle Sat 31 January West Ham Mon 2 Aston Villa Sat 14 Brentford Sat 21 February Nottingham Forest Sat 4 Manchester Utd Sat 11 Everton Sat 18 Southampton Sat 25 March Chelsea Sat 4 Brighton Sat 11 Wolves Sat 18 April Arsenal Sat 1 Crystal Palace Sat 8 Liverpool Sat 15 Fulham Sat 22 Leicester Tue 25 Bournemouth Sat 29 May Sat 6 Manchester City Sat 13 Newcastle Sat 20 West Ham Sun 28 Spurs

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H A H A H A A H A H A H A H H A H A H H A H A H A H A H A A H A H

August Sat 6 Fulham Mon 15 Crystal Palace Mon 22 Manchester Utd Sat 27 Bournemouth Wed 31 Newcastle September Sat 3 Everton Sat 10 Wolves Sun 18 Chelsea October Sat 1 Brighton Sat 8 Arsenal Sat 15 Manchester City Wed 19 West Ham Sat 22 Nottingham Forest Sat 29 Leeds November Sat 5 Spurs Sat 12 Southampton December Mon 26 Aston Villa Sat 31 Leicester January Mon 2 Brentford Sat 14 Brighton Sat 21 Chelsea February Sat 4 Wolves Sat 11 Everton Sat 18 Newcastle Sat 25 Crystal Palace March Sat 4 Manchester Utd Sat 11 Bournemouth Sat 18 Fulham April Sat 1 Manchester City Sat 8 Arsenal Sat 15 Leeds Sat 22 Nottingham Forest Tue 25 West Ham Sat 29 Spurs May Sat 6 Brentford Sat 13 Leicester Sat 20 Aston Villa Sun 28 Southampton

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A H A H H A H A H A H H A H A H A H A A H A H A A H A H A H A H A H H A H A

August Sun 7 West Ham Sat 13 Bournemouth Sun 21 Newcastle Sat 27 Crystal Palace Wed 31 Nottingham Forest September Sat 3 Aston Villa Sat 10 Spurs Sat 17 Wolves October Sat 1 Manchester Utd Sat 8 Southampton Sat15 Liverpool Tue 18 Arsenal Sat 22 Brighton Sat 29 Leicester November Sat 5 Fulham Sat 12 Brentford December Mon 26 Leeds Sat 31 Everton January Mon 2 Chelsea Sat 14 Manchester Utd Sat 21 Wolves February Sat 4 Spurs Sat 11 Aston Villa Sat 18 Nottingham Forest Sat 25 Bournemouth March Sat 4 Newcastle Sat 11 Crystal Palace Sat 18 West Ham April Sat 1 Liverpool Sat 8 Southampton Sat 15 Leicester Sat 22 Brighton Wed 26 Arsenal Sat 29 Fulham May Sat 6 Leeds Sat 13 Everton Sat 20 Chelsea Sun 28 Brentford

August Brentford Sun 7 Arsenal Sat 13 Southampton Sat 20 Chelsea Sat 27 September Manchester Utd Thu 1 Brighton Sun 4 Aston Villa Sat 10 Spurs Sat 17 October Nottingham Forest Sat 1 Bournemouth Sat 8 Crystal Palace Sat15 Leeds Tue 18 Wolves Sat 22 Manchester City Sat 29 November Everton Sat 5 West Ham Sat 12 December Newcastle Mon 26 Liverpool Sat 31 January Fulham Mon 2 Nottingham Forest Sat 14 Brighton Sat 21 February Aston Villa Sat 4 Spurs Sat 11 Manchester Utd Sat 18 Arsenal Sat 25 March Southampton Sat 4 Chelsea Sat 11 Brentford Sat 18 April Crystal Palace Sat 1 Bournemouth Sat 8 Manchester City Sat 15 Wolves Sat 22 Leeds Tue 25 Everton Sat 29 May Sat 6 Fulham Sat 13 Liverpool Sat 20 Newcastle Sun 28 West Ham

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MANCHESTER UTD

MANCHESTER CITY

LIVERPOOL H A H A A

LEICESTER CITY

A H A H H A H A H H A A H A H H A H A A H A H A A H A H H A H A H A H A H A

August Sun 7 Brighton Sat 13 Brentford Mon 22 Liverpool Sat 27 Southampton September Thu 1 Leicester Sun 4 Arsenal Sun 11 Crystal Palace Sun 18 Leeds October Sat 1 Manchester City Sat 8 Everton Sat 15 Newcastle Wed 19 Spurs Sat 22 Chelsea Sat 29 West Ham November Sat 5 Aston Villa Sat 12 Fulham December Mon 26 Nottingham Forest Sat 31 Wolves January Mon 2 Bournemouth Sat 14 Manchester City Sat 21 Arsenal February Sat 4 Crystal Palace Sat 11 Leeds Sat 18 Leicester Sat 25 Brentford March Sat 4 Liverpool Sat 11 Southampton Sat 18 Brighton April Sat 1 Newcastle Sat 8 Everton Sat 15 Nottingham Forest Sat 22 Chelsea Tue 25 Spurs Sat 29 Aston Villa May Sat 6 West Ham Sat 13 Wolves Sat 20 Bournemouth Sun 28 Fulham

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NOTT’M FOREST

NEWCASTLE UTD August Nottingham Forest Sat 6 Brighton Sat 13 Manchester City Sun 21 Wolves Sun 28 Liverpool Wed 31 September Crystal Palace Sat 3 West Ham Sun 11 Bournemouth Sat 17 October Fulham Sat 1 Brentford Sat 8 Manchester Utd Sat 15 Everton Wed 19 Spurs Sat 22 Aston Villa Sat 29 November Southampton Sat 5 Chelsea Sat 12 December Leicester Mon 26 Leeds Sat 31 January Arsenal Mon 2 Fulham Sat 14 Crystal Palace Sat 21 February West Ham Sat 4 Bournemouth Sat 11 Liverpool Sat 18 Brighton Sat 25 March Manchester City Sat 4 Wolves Sat 11 Nottingham Forest Sat 18 April Manchester Utd Sat 1 Brentford Sat 8 Aston Villa Sat 15 Spurs Sat 22 Everton Tue 25 Southampton Sat 29 May Sat 6 Arsenal Sat 13 Leeds Sat 20 Leicester Sun 28 Chelsea

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WOLVES

WEST HAM August Sun 7 Manchester City Sun 14 Nottingham Forest Sun 21 Brighton Sun 28 Aston Villa Wed 31 Spurs September Sun 4 Chelsea Sun 11 Newcastle Sat 17 Everton October Sat 1 Wolves Sat 8 Fulham Sat15 Southampton Wed 19 Liverpool Sat 22 Bournemouth Sat 29 Manchester Utd November Sat 5 Crystal Palace Sat 12 Leicester December Mon 26 Arsenal Sat 31 Brentford January Mon 2 Leeds Sat 14 Wolves Sat 21 Everton February Sat 4 Newcastle Sat 11 Chelsea Sat 18 Spurs Sat 25 Nottingham Forest March Sat 4 Brighton Sat 11 Aston Villa Sat 18 Manchester City April Sat 1 Southampton Sat 8 Fulham Sat 15 Arsenal Sat 22 Bournemouth Tue 25 Liverpool Sat 29 Crystal Palace May Sat 6 Manchester Utd Sat 13 Brentford Sat 20 Leeds Sun 28 Leicester

August Sat 6 Newcastle Sun 14 West Ham Sat 20 Everton Sun 28 Spurs Wed 31 Manchester City September Sat 3 Bournemouth Mon 12 Leeds Fri 16 Fulham October Sat 1 Leicester Sat 8 Aston Villa Sat 15 Wolves Tue 18 Brighton Sat 22 Liverpool Sat 29 Arsenal November Sat 5 Brentford Sat 12 Crystal Palace December Mon 26 Manchester Utd Sat 31 Chelsea January Mon 2 Southampton Sat 14 Leicester Sat 21 Bournemouth February Sat 4 Leeds Sat 11 Spurs Sat 18 Manchester City Sat 25 West Ham March Sat 4 Everton Sat 11 Spurs Sat 18 Newcastle April Sat 1 Wolves Sat 8 Aston Villa Sat 15 Manchester Utd Sat 22 Liverpool Tue 25 Brighton Sat 29 Brentford May Sat 6 Southampton Sat 13 Chelsea Sat 20 Arsenal Sun 28 Crystal Palace

SOUTHAMPTON

H A H A H A H A H H A A H A H H A H A A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A

August Sat 6 Leeds Sat 13 Fulham Sat 20 Spurs Sun 28 Newcastle Wed 31 Bournemouth September Sat 3 Southampton Sat 10 Liverpool Sat 17 Manchester City October Sat 1 West Ham Sat 8 Chelsea Sat 15 Nottingham Forest Tue 18 Crystal Palace Sat 22 Leicester Sat 29 Brentford November Sat 5 Brighton Sat 12 Arsenal December Mon 26 Everton Sat 31 Manchester Utd January Mon 2 Aston Villa Sat 14 West Ham Sat 21 Manchester City February Sat 4 Liverpool Sat 11 Southampton Sat 18 Bournemouth Sat 25 Fulham March Sat 4 Spurs Sat 11 Newcastle Sat 18 Leeds April Sat 1 Nottingham Forest Sat 8 Chelsea Sat 15 Brentford Sat 22 Leicester Tue 25 Crystal Palace Sat 29 Brighton May Sat 6 Aston Villa Sat 13 Manchester Utd Sat 20 Everton Sun 28 Arsenal

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August Sat 6 Spurs Sat 13 Leeds Sat 20 Leicester Sat 27 Manchester Utd Tue 30 Chelsea September Sat 3 Wolves Sat 10 Brentford Fri 16 Aston Villa October Sat 1 Everton Sat 8 Manchester City Sat 15 West Ham Tue 18 Bournemouth Sat 22 Arsenal Sat 29 Crystal Palace November Sat 5 Newcastle Sat 12 Liverpool December Mon 26 Brighton Sat 31 Fulham January Mon 2 Nottingham Forest Sat 14 Everton Sat 21 Aston Villa February Sat 4 Brentford Sat 11 Wolves Sat 18 Chelsea Sat 25 Leeds March Sat 4 Leicester Sat 11 Manchester Utd Sat 18 Spurs April Sat 1 West Ham Sat 8 Manchester City Sat 15 Crystal Palace Sat 22 Arsenal Wed 26 Bournemouth Sat 29 Newcastle May Sat 6 Nottingham Forest Sat 13 Fulham Sat 20 Brighton Sun 28 Liverpool

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR A H A H H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A A H A H A H H A H A A H A H

August Sat 6 Southampton Sun 14 Chelsea Sat 20 Wolves Sun 28 Nottingham Forest Wed 31 West Ham September Sat 3 Fulham Sat 10 Manchester City Sat 17 Leicester October Sat 1 Arsenal Sat 8 Brighton Sat 15 Everton Wed 19 Manchester Utd Sat 22 Newcastle Sat 29 Bournemouth November Sat 5 Liverpool Sat 12 Leeds December Mon 26 Brentford Sat 31 Aston Villa January Mon 2 Crystal Palace Sat 14 Arsenal Sat 21 Fulham February Sat 4 Manchester City Sat 11 Leicester Sat 18 West Ham Sat 25 Chelsea March Sat 4 Wolves Sat 11 Nottingham Forest Sat 18 Southampton April Sat 1 Everton Sat 8 Brighton Sat 15 Bournemouth Sat 22 Newcastle Tue 25 Manchester Utd Sat 29 Liverpool May Sat 6 Crystal Palace Sat 13 Aston Villa Sat 20 Brentford Sun 28 Leeds

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PREMIER LEAGUE SPECIAL – QUIZ

Football fun – did you know...? So your members think they know it all do they? Then test them out with this fun-packed footie quiz. Answers in the third column. 1. Which Premier League winner’s father played rugby for Wales?

2. What year did the Premier League start? 3. Who was the first sponsor of the Premier League?

4. In what season did Roman Abramovich take over Chelsea?

5. Which player holds the record for the most goals in consecutive Premier League games?

18.

Which of the following term is recognised as an early form of football by FIFA? A. kemari B. Episkyros C. Cuju D. Inuit

consecutive Premier League appearances (310)?

8. What was significant about Mario Balotelli’s

12. Which Argentinian club play their home

only assist in the Premier League for Manchester City?

games at La Bombonera?

9. Who scored the first ‘perfect hat-trick’ (left foot, right foot, and header) in the Premier League?

10. What player scored four goals in 12 minutes after coming on as a sub versus Nottingham Forest?

11. Roy Chipolina has captained which international football team?

13.

Watford coach Javi Gracia managed which club before arriving at Vicarage Road?

14.

Who was Paul Merson talking about when he said: “I could win the league with Olympiacos. They’ve won it 107 times and it’s only been going 106 years. Why has it always got to be a foreign manager? What does he know about the Premier League?”

15.

What was the name of the Sutton United goalkeeping coach fined for eating a pie during his side’s game with Arsenal?

16. Which club won the 2017 UEFA Super Cup?

17.

Which club won the Croatian First League for the first time in 2016-17?

19. When was the first FIFA World Cup inaugurated? A. 1930 B. 1931 C. 1932 D. 1933

20.

In 2018, Cédric Bakambu left Spanish side Villareal to join which club in a £65 million deal?

Answers:

7. Which player holds the record for most

1. Ryan Giggs 2. 1992 3. Carling 4. 2003/04 5. Jamie Vardy 6. Harry Kane 7. Brad Friedel 8. It was for Sergio Aguero’s title-winning goal vs QPR 9. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink 10. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 11. Gibraltar 12. Boca Juniors 13. Rubin Kazan 14. Marco Silva 15. Wayne Shaw 16. Real Madrid 17. HNK Rijeka 18. B - Episkyros 19. A - 1930 20. Beijing Guoan

1999/2000, who was the next English player to do so?

Questions courtesy of questionsgems.com

6. Kevin Phillips won the Golden Boot in

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BT SPORT PUB CUP

Pub Cup capers in Cardiff The latest BT Sport Pub Cup tournament took place at the House of Sport, Cardiff, on July 10-11, where clubs battled it out for a place at the semis at Manchester City’s Etihad complex, taking place as we went to press. A full report of the sensational semis will appear in the next issue.

The Hope Tavern proved victorious in Cardiff, with its team from Leamington Hibernian Sunday Men’s Reserves, stepping up to the plate.

Heroics from the Heart of Oak Inn saw them shoot down The Jolly Anglers in a penalty shoot out. They went on to face Park Rangers FC.

Newquay’s Royal British Legion brought out the party tricks as they searched for a semi-final spot.

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A last minute winner put The Windsor through to the semi-finals at the expense of the Rose & Crown.

Georgie and Alex Cridland proved an effective twin strike for the Llanwern Bull.

Congratulations to the Park Hotel’s team – they’ve made it to through to Manchester City for the semis.

Current ladies champs the Lichfield Ladies FC, representing The Old Horns, are off to Manchester City for the semi-finals.

The Union’s team, Cradley Town DC Ladies, wins the Shield.

The Three Horseshoes are heading to Manchester and looking forward to the semis.

Open to clubs as well as pubs, Taibach Rugby Club fielded Port Talbot Ladies FC for an exciting match.

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LIVE SPORTING FIXTURES

The best of Sunday, August 7, 4.30pm – Sky Sports Premier League Premier League: West Ham United v Manchester City The reigning champions get their title defence underway at the London Stadium as they take on the David Moyestrained Hammers.

Saturday, August 20, 12.30pm – ITV Horse Racing: Ebor Festival, York It’s the final day of the four-day Ebor Festival at York. The main event of the day is the Ebor, the richest flat handicap race in Europe. This prestigious event was won by Sonnyboyliston in 2021.

Wednesday, August 31, 7.30pm – BT Sport Premier League: Liverpool v Newcastle United A big night of Premier League action on BT sport with several live games showing across the network. This game should be an enthralling encounter between last season’s runners-up, Liverpool, and a new-look Magpies side.

The Premier League is back this month, along with top-class heavyweight boxing, test cricket, horse racing and Formula 1 action Friday, August 5, 8pm Sky Sports Premier League

Saturday, August 13, 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Premier League: Crystal Palace v Arsenal

Premier League: Brentford v Manchester United

The new Premier League season begins at Selhurst Park as the Gunners take on Palace.

The first home match of the season for the Bees as they take on Manchester United.

Saturday, August 6, 12.30pm BT Sport

Sunday, August 14, 2pm Sky Sports Premier League

Premier League: Fulham v Liverpool

Premier League: Nottingham Forest v West Ham United

Newly promoted Fulham face a tough baptism of fire against Liverpool.

After their promotion heroics last season, Forest have bolstered their squad for the challenges ahead.

Sunday, August 7, 4.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Sunday, August 14, 4.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Premier League: West Ham United v Manchester City

Premier League: Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur

Can reigning champions City get their title defence off to a winning start in East London? The Hammers would love to spring an early surprise on the visitors.

An early London derby as the Blues hosts Spurs at Stamford Bridge. The home side will be hoping that the turbulent times are well behind them.

Friday, August 12, 8pm Sky Sports Football

Monday, August 15, 8pm Sky Sports Premier League

Championship Football: Watford v Burnley

Premier League: Liverpool v Crystal Palace

After the disappointment of relegation from the Premier League, Watford will attempt to consolidate their spot in the second tier.

Palace travel to one of the most daunting grounds in the country to face the dazzling attacking skills of the home side.

Saturday, August 13, 12.30pm BT Sport

Premier League: Aston Villa v Everton Can manager Steven Gerrard effect some major improvements amongst his players at Villa Park this season after his side’s 14th place finish last time out?

Wednesday, August 17, 10am Sky Sports Cricket

Test Cricket: England v South Africa – 1st Test, Day 1 Lord’s is the venue for the opening Test of the three-Test series between England and South Africa. England go in the series on the back of some excellent form.

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live sport – coming up ALSO COMING UP. LOOK OUT FOR ... Saturday, August 6, 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Premier League: Everton v Chelsea Sunday, August 7, 2pm Sky Sports Premier League

Premier League: Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion Saturday, August 13, 12.30pm Sky Sports Football

Championship Football: Cardiff City v Birmingham City

Boxing: Usyk v Joshua II, Saturday, August 20, 9pm, Sky Sports Box Office Wednesday, August 17, 8pm Sky Sports Football

Sunday, August 21, 12 noon BT Sport

Monday, August 22, 8pm Sky Sports Premier League

Championship Football: Sheffield United v Sunderland

MotoGP: Austrian Grand Prix

Premier League: Manchester United v Liverpool

Following their relegation, United will be aiming to bounce straight back into the top flight. Saturday, August 20, 12.30pm ITV

Brad Biner of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing won this event in style last time out. Sunday, August 21, 2pm Sky Sports Premier League

Horse Racing: Ebor Festival, York

Premier League: Leeds United v Chelsea

The final day of the four-day Ebor Festival at York, one of the sporting highlights of the summer.

Leeds United lost both Premier League ties against Chelsea last season – 3-0 and 3-2 respectively.

Saturday, August 20, 8pm Sky Sports Box Office

Sunday, August 21, 4.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Boxing: WBA, IBF & WBO Heavyweight Titles: Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua

Premier League: Newcastle United v Manchester City

The much awaited rematch in Jeddah will see ‘AJ’ attempting to win back the belts he lost to Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur stadium in Septembe2021. This will be Joshua's 12th consecutive world heavyweight title fight as he attempts to become a three-time world heavyweight champion.

With the likes of Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes added to the Magpies squad, there is plenty of optimism amongst the St James’s Park faithful that their team can challenge the traditional front-runners. This match, against the title holders, irwill be an early indicator of the relative standing in the League.

United might have recorded a victory over Liverpool in pre-season but facing last season’s runners-up in a league fixture will be a different prospect altogether. Tuesday, August 30, 7.30pm BT Sport

Premier League: Fulham v Brighton & Hove Albion A full schedule of live midweek Premier League action gets underway on BT Sport with Fulham hosting Brighton at Craven Cottage.

Saturday, August 20, 12.30pm BT Sport

Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur v Wolves Saturday, August 20, 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Premier League: AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal Saturday, August 27, 12.30pm BT Sport

Premier League: Southampton v Manchester United Sunday, August 28, 4.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Premier League: Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur

Wednesday, August 31, 7.30pm BT Sport 1

Tuesday, August 30, 8pm BT Sport 1

Premier League: Liverpool v Newcastle United

Premier League: Leeds United v Everton

There are several more games showing live on BT Sport throughout the evening and this Anfield clash could be one of the most interesting of the lot.

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CLUB ACT OF THE YEAR

Club Act of the Year takes to the stage Club Mirror is searching for the best club acts in the country and we’re asking for your help. Just nominate your favourite acts and you could be on your way to winning £500. Time to take a bow.

oubling up as a nation-wide membership drive, the Club Act of the Year is set to become a showcase for clubs and club entertainment across the country. This award aims to raise the profile of clubs and their live entertainment throughout the UK, and to provide a platform for acts who are thriving on the club scene. Have a look at your entertainments schedule and tell us who you’d like to shine a spotlight on. Which comedians do members flock to see? Which bands always get an encore? And which singers consistently draw in the crowds? From comedy acts to, bands, duos and soloists, we’ll be announcing finalists by category and then category winners. Finally comes the ultimate accolade – Club Act of the Year. The winning act will perform live at the prestigious 2023 Club Mirror Awards, and the nominating club will be invited to attend. The club will also receive £500. How to enter your favourite acts Just send us their name and contact details (or who you book them through) and we’ll do the rest. So let’s get nominating! Good luck!

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Doubling up as a UK-wide membership drive, the Club Act of the Year is set to become a showcase for clubs and club entertainment across the country.

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CLUB ACT OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS I would like to nominate the following act/acts. Please include contact details of the acts. This could be their email address, facebook page, web address or agent. We will advise them of your nomination. Deadline for nominations: 30 September, 2022 1. __________________________________________________________ Act contact details: _____________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________ Act contact details: _____________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________ Act contact details: _____________________________________________

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Supplier of the Year Awards Clubs are at the top of their game when it comes to working with suppliers and favourite club brands. So which suppliers are truly pulling their weight? And which brands are consistently proving their worth at the club bar? Time to nominate! And as a thank you, your details will be entered in to a Free Prize Draw with the chance to win £100 for your club. Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Club name & Address: ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________Post Code:___________________ Your email: _____________________________________________________________________________ Tel no/nos. (optional): _______________________________________________________________________ SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS My top supplier/s (across all areas of the club - up to 3) are:

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1__________________________ 2 ___________________________ 3 __________________________ The most highly nominated suppliers and brands will be recognised during the 2022 Festival of Clubs. How to nominate: You can send in your nominations by email to caroline@alchemymedia.co.uk with the subject line ‘Supplier of The Year Nominations’. Alternatively, cut out this form and post to: ACP/Supplier of the Year Awards, 59-60 Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1TX Deadline: 30 September, 2022 46 CLUB MIRROR

Marston’s Beer Company – now the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company – was presented with a Special Award at the inaugural Supplier of the Year Awards.

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31ST CIU BEER & TRADES EXHIBITION

YOUR HOSTS George Smith President

Ken Roberts CMD ACM Vice-President

Kenneth D Green CMD ACM General Secretary

Left to right: Dransfields Managing Director Chris Haley, Union General Secretary Kenneth D Green CMD ACM, Mill View Social Club Secretary Keith Seymour, Union President George Smith and Union Vice-President Ken Roberts CMD ACM Sean Belton CMD NEC Member

Geoﬀ Blakeley CMD ACM NEC Member

Nathan Clarke NEC Member

Mark Fergusson CMD NEC Member

Geoﬀ Fisher NEC Member

Stephen Foster CMD ACM NEC Member

Drinks wholesaler LWC provided a wide range of drinks at the Trade Show. Pictured, above, LWC Account Manager Ray Matthews

Dave Gravel CMD NEC Member

Jack Haughey CMD ACM NEC Member

Chris O’Neill CMD ACM NEC Member

Bob Russell CMD NEC Member

Bill Stoker NEC Member

Wynn Wright CMD NEC Member

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Many club delegates won prizes during the various bingo sessions

A delegate visits the Card Industry Professionals stand

Club representatives from across the UK attended the trade show

The Beer & Trades Exhibition provided plenty of networking opportunities

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31ST BEER & TRADES EXHIBITION When? Where?

Karaoke was just one of the activities provided by Dransfields

14 April, 2022 Norbreck Castle Hotel, Queens Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9AA

JOIN US • Find out what the CIU's National Accounts and club suppliers are up to and what impact they could have on your club • Seek legal advice • See what's new in entertainment • Network with other clubs EXHIBITORS Last year we welcomed: ACE Furniture, Bird & Howells LLP, CAMRA, CIU, Clenaware, Club Control, Club Journal, Dransfields, Higos Insurance, LWC, Mr Scratchings, Nationwide Energy, Pukka Pies, Pure Purchasing and The Card Industry Professionals Team.

Preferred Supplier Dransfields brought a number of gaming machines to the event

The Mr Scratchings stand had an array of snacks for delegates to sample

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US “This year's event will see club-supporting suppliers all ready and waiting to showcase their products and provide expert advice on helping club business,” says Stephen Goulding, Office Manager CIU. CIU MEMBERSHIP Not a member? For more details on joining the CIU, please contact: Stephen Goulding Address:, CIU Office Manager, Club Union House, 253-254 Upper Street, London N1 1RY t. 020 7226 0221 e. SGoulding@wmciu.org

The Head Office team and Union Vice-President Ken Roberts CMD ACM (fourth from right) at the CIU stand SEE YOU THERE? Suppliers – Want to join us? Call 01753 272022 or email info@clubjournal.co.uk for more details Clubs – CIU HQ will be sending out delegate/club information in March. If you have any questions in the meantime, call 020 7226 0221 or email info@wmciu.org.uk

The event was a great opportunity to enjoy drinks from the LWC range, including Appleshed cider, Export lager and Cruzcampo lager

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Product updates Along with our weekly Bulletins, Club Mirror showcases brand news, industry insights and latest products to hit the club market, all aimed at boosting club business. Theakston Paradise Gold launches Theakston Paradise Gold Dry Vintage cider is crafted with English apples for a richness of flavour, balanced by a crisp, dry, lightly carbonated finish. Theakston Paradise Gold is a tribute to the original Theakston Vintage Cider that was developed almost half a century ago. The inspiration and name for the cider comes from a small number of apple trees removed from Paradise Fields in the late 1960s to create the extension to the Brewery yard. The new cider is bursting with real bitter sweet apple flavour with a crisp, dry effervescent finish, says the company. • theakstons.co.uk Kopparberg rolls out new Strawberry & Lime draught font Kopparberg’s new-look Strawberry & Lime draught fonts aim to deliver stand-out in bars this summer with a fresh eye-catching look designed to bring Kopparberg’s colourful world of flavour and refreshment to life. “Not only do our new fonts have striking visual appeal, but cutting-edge insulation tech also ensures that Kopparberg’s bestselling Strawberry & Lime flavoured cider is stored and poured at only the lowest possible dispense temperature,” says the company. “New fonts will ultimately not only drive increased stand-out at busy bars up and down the country, but cutting-edge insulation tech will ensure our beloved drinkers have the same deliciously fruity and refreshing drinking experience wherever they

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may be. We are incredibly excited to see our new fonts rollout in venues countrywide – Kopparberg’s Strawberry & Lime draught is the perfect option for customers and consumers alike this summer.” The nozzle design reduces condensation and water drops, and stainless steel and minimal connectors reduce the risk of tainting, leakage, and hotspots. • kopparberg.co.uk From the Caribbean to Cornwall Cold Brew Coffee Rum Liqueur is the latest launch from Twin Fin, a combination of locally roasted artisan coffee, blended with the finest Jamaican pot still and light Dominican Republic column-still rums. Created by Southwestern Distillery near Padstow, self-taught Master Distiller Tarquin Leadbetter, combines his experience with distilling botanicals with his love of experimentation to craft Twin Fin rums. “We blend the finest Caribbean rums, each carefully selected from outstanding distilleries across the Caribbean and sailed to our distillery on the north Cornwall coast to be blended with fruits and spices from around the world,” he said. “Twin Fin is all about taking our experience, applying our passion and creativity into something beautiful.” • twinfinrum.com

Smirnoff launches Berry Burst flavoured vodka Smirnoff is adding ‘Berry Burst’ (37.5% ABV) to its growing flavoured vodka portfolio, available to the on-trade from September 2022. The brand will be supporting this launch alongside its flavour portfolio with marketing investment worth over £2m in the first launch year. With its natural flavours of blueberries and blackberries combined with unmistakably smooth Smirnoff No. 21 vodka, its striking bottle design, and bold coloured liquid, Smirnoff Berry Burst is expected to be ‘the perfect accompaniment for social occasions and celebratory moments this summer and beyond’. Berry Burst is best served with lemonade over ice and garnished with a mint or blueberry, or as a cocktail, to deliver twists on much-loved classic serves. • gb.diageo-one.com Tropical Fruits Gin Greenall’s original London Dry recipe has been infused with mango, passionfruit, pineapple and orange to create Tropical Fruits Gin, described as ‘a refreshing modern take on classical fruit flavours perfectly balanced to transport the consumer to the tropics’. The gin contains 0g sugar and no sweeteners and is made with 100% natural ingredients. Tasting notes Rich bold coloured liquid, with refreshing aromas of tropical fruits upfront, soft earthy and citrus Greenall’s character on the finish. Smooth to taste, fruity and sweet, short to medium finish. • greenallsgin.com

New-look bottle and activation campaign for Merchant’s Heart Premium mixer brand Merchant’s Heart has launched an elegant and tactile brand-new look for its bottles. The bottles, available now, will be supported by POS materials, glassware and tailored activation offerings. It will also be promoted through a customer-facing social media campaign that proclaims how the Merchant’s Heart range “Brings Out…” the distinct and delicate spirit it is partnered with. The market has seen a shift toward premiumisation, with 50% of bartenders reporting that their customers are now opting for more premium drinks1. Merchant’s Heart is ideally placed to tap into this growing trend, says the company. Hitesh Valand, On-Trade Controller at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I commented, “Our redesign draws together our brand’s heritage with industry traditions to deliver a brand new, eye-catching look. With these influences from both past and present, the bottles have a fresh elegance to them that is sure to stand out to consumers.” The Merchant’s Heart range comprises six bottled premium mixers, designed to partner any premium spirit offering behind the bar. The range comprises Pink Peppercorn, Hibiscus, Ginger Ale, Soda Water Tonic Water and Light Tonic Water and come in 200ML bottles in cases of 24. • merchantsheart.co.uk New look Sanpellegrino Sanpellegrino Tastefully Light & Classic Taste sparkling fruit range is now available in new premium 33cL cans with visuals focusing on natural ingredients and Sanpellegrino’s Italian origin.

The company has also reduced plastic packaging by replacing the can’s plastic shrink wrap with cardboard cartons. The range includes Limone & Menta, Aranciata, Aranciata Rossa, Melograno & Aranciata, Limone & Menta and Pompelmo Each can includes at least 16% real fruit juice sourced from Italy and the Mediterranean and stevia from natural sources. The range is compliant with the incoming HFSS promotional regulations and is not liable for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. The new look will be supported by a new 360 degree summer campaign covering ATL, digital, social media led by the tagline ‘Life sparkles under the sun.’. Michela Tasso, Sanpellegrino UK Brand Manager said: “We are delighted to unveil a completely new and refreshing visual identity for both our Classic Taste & Tastefully Light sparkling fruit ranges, aiming to delight consumers by offering a more premium drinking experience, without compromising on Sanpellegrino’s iconic taste and naturalness. In addition to the new, sleek can and updated visuals, we are reducing the amount of plastic packaging we use by switching from classic plastic wrapped cans to carton.” Sanpellegrino Tastefully Light & Classic Taste sparkling fruit ranges is available to purchase in most major wholesalers including Booker, Bestway, Costco, Dhamecha, Brakes, Bidfood, Parfetts & Hyperama. • sanpellegrinofruitbeverages.com Doner meat proves to be King of kebabs A study conducted in celebration of National Kebab Day (July 8) found that almost one in five of the UK public (17%) voted doner meat as the number one kebab filler, with chicken tikka in at 11% and chicken shawarma at 9%. The classic kebab has long been a favourite for post-sunset snacking, and almost two thirds of the UK (64%) say the best time to eat a kebab is late at night. Elsewhere, the survey revealed that pitta is the best kebab bread (42%), while flatbread was second favourite (27%), and a wrap (18%) came in third. Naan bread was favoured by 10% of kebab fans.

The top five favourite ingredients needed to make the perfect kebab include onion (51%), lettuce (49%), tomato (46%), cucumber (41%) and peppers (31%). Garlic mayo (17%) is the number one kebab sauce, followed by yoghurt and mint (13%), hot sauce (12%), ketchup (11%) and ordinary mayo. When it comes to kebab love in the regions, doner meat was crowned the king of kebab in East Anglia (20%), East Midlands (21%), London (16%), Northern Ireland (20%), Scotland (20%), South East (16%), South West (22%), Wales (20%) and Yorkshire and the Humber (18%). Elsewhere, the North East (17%) and West Midlands (16%) elected chicken tikka as the ultimate kebab meat, whereas the North West named chicken shawarma as their go-to filling of choice. BRITS FAVOURITE KEBAB FILLING 1. Doner meat (17%) 2. Chicken tikka (11%) 3. Chicken shawarma (9%) 4. Chicken doner (7%) 5. Shish (6%) BRITS FAVOURITE KEBAB TOPPING 1. Onion (51%) 2. Lettuce (49%) 3. Tomato (46%) 4. Cucumber (41%) 5. Peppers (31%) 6. Sweetcorn (26%) 7. Jalapenos (21%) 8. Cabbage (21%) 9. Pickles (15%) 10. Cheese (14%) BRITS FAVOURITE KEBAB DRESSING 1. Garlic mayo (17%) 2. Yoghurt and mint (13%) 3. Hot sauce (12%) 4. Ketchup (11%) 5. Mayo (10%) • www.foodhub.co.uk Summer is here with Pidy’s canapes Belgian pastry specialist Pidy has everything clubs need for upcoming events, says the company, from charity functions to weddings and gala dinners. The company was founded back in the 1960s by Andre Dehaeck in response to growing demand for his innovative vol-au-vent recipe. Since then, the range has expanded to include neutral, sweet, and chocolate tartlets, internationally inspired spicy cups, and vegan-friendly veggie cups. All Pidy products benefit from a nine month plus ambient shelf life, meaning they’re ideal for busy

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operators looking to quickly grab and fill. The elimination of making the bases from scratch saves time and effort, and the canapes also feature improved moisture resistance thanks to a plant-based coating, designed for caterers looking to get organised and fill in advance. With over 7.2 million Brits following a meat free diet, and 1.6 of those identifying as vegan – as reported by Finder – the demand for free-from products has soared. It is now vital for operators to be able to offer inclusive options; reflected in Pidy’s veggie cup range. Available in onion, carrot, spinach, and beetroot, the cups are the perfect pop of colour for any summer spread. Pidy is a Belgian family food business established in the world of ready-to-fill pastry products. Pidy specialise in dry puff pastry and short crust, fonçage dough, choux pastry and sponge products and has three production units in Belgium, France and the USA. It operates in more than 50 countries worldwide. • Pidy.co.uk Nothing flaky about latest Hoshizaki Ice Machine Ice maker experts Hoshizaki has launched its latest flaker machine, the FM-60KE-HC. Able to produce up to 65kg of high-quality flake ice in 24 hours thanks to multi-blade cutters, the FM-60KE-HC best suits clubs with a requirement for displaying or transporting foods thanks to the unique texture of the ice. Simon Frost, Managing Director UK & Ireland explains: “The texture of Hoshizaki flake ice has a quick cooling effect, creating an environment of uniform temperatures, without causing unpleasant freezer burn. This is why Hoshizaki Flake ice is highly popular and considered the ideal material for transporting cold foods or preparing and layering attractive food displays.” The FM-60KE-HC uses environmentally sustainable Refrigerant R920 as the cooling agent for minimal ozone impact and improved performance and capacity.

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An intuitive and automated water circuit rinse cycle prevents harmful residues from clogging the hydraulic system, helping to maintain hygiene standards, while the closed water circuit ensures protection against contamination during the entire ice production process. The machine measures 498 x 570 x 697mm (W x D x H) and can slot into a standard counter space, perfect for small spaces under counters, says the company. • hoshizaki-snowflake.com Monika celebrates 30 years Monika has celebrated its 30th anniversary by recording its highest ever annual turnover. The company, founded in 1992, revolutionised temperature monitoring equipment, to provide operators with a simple, accurate way to monitor and manage temperatures across both individual and multiple locations. The cable-free temperature monitoring system uses electrical mains signalling technology, has won numerous awards and accreditations, including Quality Management System ISO 9001. Tim Gamble, Executive Chairman, said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 30 years of achievements at Monika this year. Over the last three decades we’ve partnered with a range of brilliant clients to transform our original ground breaking wire free

temperature monitoring system into today’s cutting edge, precise, easy to use digital food safety solutions. We thank our customers, suppliers and partners who have contributed to the Monika journey since 1992. These relationships remain central to our ambitious plans as we focus on innovative technologies and unrivalled service and support.” • monika.com

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