ALNWICK TOWN A.F.C
ST JAMES’ PARK
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Ebac Northern League Division 2 Alnwick Town v Chester-le-Street Town Saturday 1st March 2014 15:00KO
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A Brief History of Alnwick Town AFC Alnwick Town Association Football Club was formed in 1879, and was then known as Alnwick United Services. The club was the only Association Football side between Dunbar and Newcastle. In 1900 the club moved to our current home, St James’ Park. The club’s name was changed to Alnwick United Juniors. Between this time and the beginning of the First World War, the name changed between United and Town on several occasions, and also a brief spell as Alnwick St James’s. The club competed in the North Northumberland League until 1923, moving to the East Northumberland League until 1936. The club was then renamed Alnwick Town, and would compete in the Northern Alliance until 1982, apart from 1 season in the Durham Central League in 1964-65. The 60’s and early 70’s were Alnwick Town’s golden years, winning the Northern Alliance on 7 occasions and a league and cup double 5 times. In 1982-83, Alnwick Town were admitted into the newly formed Northern League Division 2. In the 1988/89 season the club finished runners-up and were promoted to the 1st Division, the highest league they have played in to date. The club also elected the league’s first female chairman, Judith Draycott. Relegation from the Northern League 1st Division followed in 1990/91. The club remained in the Northern League 2nd Division until 2006-07 when failing to meet ground criteria and lack of funds resulted in relegation to the Northern Alliance. A change in chairman, committee and management saved the club from extinction, and with the club spending 4 seasons in the Northern Alliance Premier Division, they were promoted back to the Northern League for the 2011-12 season. Whilst in the Alliance, the club won the Senior Benevolent Bowl and the Pinpoint Recruitment Cup. The club were also awarded F.A Charter Standard for the first time in their history. Back in the Northern League, the club finished in 16th place, and achieved Grade G ground status, preserving the club’s position in the Northern League, meaning the club would be competing in the F.A Vase and Senior Cup once again. With plans for the future on the horizon, the club can hopefully look forward to a return of the glory years once again.
ALNWICK TOWN ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB HONOURS LIST Durham Central League Cup Winners: 1964/65 North Northumberland League: 1898/99 North Northumberland Minor Cup: 1903/04 Northern Alliance Challenge Cup Winners: 1961–62, 1965–66, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71 Northern Alliance Champions: 1937/38, 1962/63, 1963/64, 1965/66, 1967/68, 1968/69, 1969/70, 1970/71, 1971/72 Northern Alliance Runners-Up: 1959–60, 1961–62, 1966–67, 1972–73, 2010–11 Northern Alliance Subsidiary Cup Winners: 1980/81 Northern League Division 2 Runners-Up: 1988/89 NORTHUMBERLAND AGED MINERS HOMES CUP WINNERS: 1936/37 Northumberland Amateur Cup Winners: 1971-72 Northumberland Senior Benevolent Bowl WiNners: 1986/87, 2009/10 Northumberland Senior Cup Runners-Up: 1961/62 Pinpoint Recruitment Cup Winners: 2008/09 F.A Cup Best: 3rd Qualifying Round (1951-52, 1957-58) F.A Trophy Best: 3rd Qualifying Round (1990-91) F.A Vase Best: 2nd Round (1975-76)
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Alnwick Town Association Football Club St James’ Park, Weavers Way, Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1BG
President - The Duke of Northumberland
Contents
Vice Presidents - Norman Laidler & Hugh Philipson
Page 1: Club Info Page 2: Chairman’s Welcome Page 3: Programme Editor Notes Page 4: Player Profiles Page 5: Player Profiles Page 6: Player Sponsorship Page 7: Pitch Sponsorship Page 8: Fixtures & Squad Lists Page 9: Fixtures & Squad Lists Page 10: Alnwick Town Squad List Page 11: Chester-le-Street Squad List Page 12: Chester-le-Street Info Page 13: Chester-le-Street Info Page 14: Alnwick Town Reserves Info Page 15: Season Stats Page 16: Half Time Quiz Page 17: Previous Encounter Page 18: 1st Division Info Page 19: 2nd Division Info Page 20: Club Shop / Programme Shop
Chairman - Tom McKie Vice Chairman - Gordon Webster Vice Chairman (Development) - Cyril Cox Vice Chairman (Juniors) & Charter Standard Compliance - Darren Middleton Club Secretary / Press Officer - Cyril Cox Reserve Team Secretary - Dan Skelton First Team Manager - Derek Atwell Reserve Team Manager - Andrew Atkinson First Team Coach - Steve Mullen Reserve Team Coach - Martin Carss Sports Therapist: David Ross Groundsmen - Ian Hogg & Des Lamb
Caretaker - Jimmy Lillico Programme / Website Editor - Michael Cook Junior Secretary - Keith Nichols Junior Welfare Officer - Nicola Cooke
The Chairman - Tom McKie Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to St James’ Park, the home of Alnwick Town AFC since 1900. A particularly warm welcome to today’s match officials, as well as the players, management and supporters of our opponents CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN. Here at St James’ Park, we continue to improve our facilities every year, with both the ground and clubhouse being extensively upgraded since we returned to the Northern League, gaining a Grade G status in the process. None of what you see today would have been possible without the continued support from all of our sponsors, in particular Kitson Windows, MKM, Jet Wash OK, Genix Dental Care, Northumberland Floor Sanding and Mark Ryder Heating and Plumbing. I would also like to thank all of our volunteers who work continuously throughout the year in all sorts of weather conditions. Without their commitment and effort the club would simply not survive. Please feel free to come into the clubhouse to enjoy a beverage or two! Finally, I hope you enjoy the match and have a safe journey home.
Tom McKie
Programme Notes - The Editor You can’t say you don’t get your monies worth at St James’ Park mind. In our last game against Willington there were 4 goals (2-2), 3 red cards, off the pitch incidents and a last minute equaliser. We had started the game very well. Some of the football being played was the best I had seen this season. It’s just a shame we didn’t capitalise on the early dominance, having to go into the break at 1-1. With 3 red cards early in the 2nd half, it was always going to turn into an open game, and with the man advantage you’d have expected Alnwick to get the 3 points. Football isn’t that simple though, and we were caught on the break. Luckily we managed to equalise pretty much straight away. 2 points dropped? Probably. It’s another point on the board though edging us towards safety. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Congratulations to Alnwick Town Reserves (ATR) on reaching the Bluefin Group Bill Gardner Trophy Final, following a 2-1 victory against Blyth Isabella. Ryan Taylor put ATR ahead, and Isabella equalised late on. With extra time looking likely, Peter Murray curled a peach into the top corner to send the home side into their first cup final since the North Northumberland league days. I’ve not seen as much of the Reserves this season as I normally do, but they were deserved winners. It was good to see a few of the lads on the fringes of the 1st team put in a good performance. Strength in depth is never a bad thing. Best of luck in the final lads, I’ll hopefully be there to see it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Our programme shop will soon be up and running in the clubhouse. I’ve managed to sell quite a few programme online over the past year, but in all honesty I simply don’t have the time or space at home for the amount of programmes that we now have. Donations are still gratefully accepted, and every penny made goes towards the running of the club. Programmes in the clubhouse will be sold at either 50p or £1 (boxes priced). Any programmes worth more I’ll sell online to try and generate as much income as possible for the club. Follow Alnwick Town on Twitter, Facebook and our Website. @alnwicktownafc , www.facebook.com/alnwicktownafc and www.alnwicktownfc.co.uk
Alnwick Town Player Profiles - 2013/2014 Season BRIAN BROOKS GOALKEEPER
DAN MULLEN
The 472 Player of the Season for 2012/13, Brooka played a massive part in keeping the club in the Northern League. One of the club’s longest serving players and a genuine role model for the younger lads coming through. SPONSORED BY: WESTERHOPE COUNTRY LIVING Dan has joined the club this summer and has made a promising start, keeping his first clean sheet in the victory against Northallerton Town. Not for sale.
GOALKEEPER
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
ALEX MAKIN DEFENDER
DANNY LOWES DEFENDER
DAVID HILLS DEFENDER
TOM MACPHERSON DEFENDER
JAKE LOWES DEFENDER
KIERAN HOGG MIDFIELDER
‘OOMPA LOOMPA’ as the 472 song goes, Alex has become a permanent fixture in the defence at the club. Now that Marc Nixon has left, he has officially been crowned the club’s tallest player. SPONSORED BY: DAVID REYNOLDS Danny will be hoping for an injury-free season, having had lengthy spells out following games against Esh Winning. He has a different haircut every week, at the moment though he’s looking a bit bald on top. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR Hillsy has returned to the club following his big money move to Ryton & Crawcrook Albion last season. Still a favourite of the programme editor due to his Sunderland roots, Hillsy adds some much needed experience at the back. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR Tom Mac has taken over as captain this season. Loves the banter at the club, especially the away days involving Christmas jumpers and bribing the judges in Brampton. SPONSORED BY: JOHN PROUDLOCK BUILDING CONTRACTOR 01669 621 141 Jake will be hoping for more first team action this year, and following the retirement of the club’s long serving left back this could be his year. Younger brother of Danny, with a lot more hair on top. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR Hoggy has become a permanent fixture in the first team, switching to a more central role, but is still more than capable on the wing or at full back. A danger when he runs with the ball at defenders. SPONSORED BY: DAVID REYNOLDS
Alnwick Town Player Profiles - 2013/2014 Season You’ll often find Kiddy on the treatment table due to being made of glass. Cruciate ligament injuries and dislocated shoulders are just part of the game apparently. Follow him on twitter @chriskidd4 SPONSORED BY: TOM MCKIE Muzza. Club Captain. Legend. Hates a booking. Heart and soul of the club. Never stops running. Caused a 1 man pitch invasion last season with 2 late goals against Brandon United. It was worth it. SPONSORED BY: PETER ROPER The first player to score 20 goals in the Northern League for the club since James Swordy. Tony arguably kept the club up last season and scored some crackers in the process. A hat-trick against Birtley rounded off his season. SPONSORED BY: ALLAN TAIT Kev has returned to the club again following stints of kicking and punching lumps out of others in a cage. He’s a canny lad. Will never back out of a tackle, and sure to give Muzza a run for his money this year for the ‘Bad Boy’ award.
CHRIS KIDD MIDFIELDER
BRYAN MURRAY MIDFIELDER
TONY BROWN MIDFIELDER
KEVIN ELLIOTT MIDFIELDER
SPONSORED BY: JODIE MILLER (JUICE PLUS) 07718 129962
Tom is back in first team action following a successful cricket season (again) and also the birth of his first child. Lots of Northern League experience and a nuisance to defenders. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Described by his former club North Shields as a ‘legend’, Keith has a phenomenal scoring record in the Northern League, and he has finally come home! A big signing for the club, Keith bagged a brace on debut against Esh Winning. SPONSORED BY: ALAN BURN Minnow’s 2nd season with the club and he’ll be hoping to get more action this year from the starting line-up. Scored a couple of vital goals last season, lets hope for a few more again this season. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Dale will be hoping for an injury free season after complications from the previous season’s injury. Will run himself into the ground and not shy to put a foot in. Big chance this year. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
TOM VICKERS FORWARD
KEITH DOUGLAS FORWARD
JAMES JACKSON FORWARD
DALE KENNEDY FORWARD
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For only £2.50 per section, you can help support Alnwick Town AFC financially for the 2013-2014 season by sponsoring a section of the St James’ Park pitch.
Each section is roughly the size of a dugout in the illustration above, and you can use it to advertise a business, charity, or if you like simply your own name. You may purchase as many sections as you wish. If we can fill each section of the pitch, we will raise £205.00. Although this may not seem like much in terms or running a football club, every little helps. The money raised would almost cover the photocopying costs for the inserts of the matchday programme for the entire season. Contact us atafc1879@btconnect.com or on Twitter @alnwicktownafc for details. Current Total Raised: £105.00, with 51.22% of sections taken.
Alnwick Town AFC 2013-2014 Season Fixtures and Match Stats OPPONENTS
2013 H/A
SCORE ATT
1
2
3
4
5
6
AUGUST 10
H
WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC
0-4
82
MULLEN D
MAKIN A
LOWES J
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
HILLS D
14
A
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION
1-2
58
MULLEN D
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
HILLS D
MURRAY B
BROWN T BROWN T 1
17
A
WASHINGTON
1-2
41
MULLEN D
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T 1
MURRAY B
ELLIOTT K (Y)
20
H
NORTHALLERTON TOWN
1-0
105
MULLEN D
MURRAY B
MACPHERSON T
LOWES D
ELLIOTT K
HOGG K
24
A
THORNABY
2-2
65
MULLEN D
MURRAY B
MACPHERSON T
HILLS D
ELLIOTT K
HOGG K (Y)
26
H
HEATON STANNINGTON
0-2
126
MULLEN D
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
HILLS D
ELLIOTT K
KIDD C
31
A
WILLINGTON
1-1
91
MULLEN D
HILLS D (Y)
MACPHERSON T (Y)
MURRAY P
ELLIOTT K
MAKIN A
SEPTEMBER 4
A
BRANDON UNITED
1-4
31
MULLEN D
HILLS D
MACPHERSON T
LOWES D
ELLIOTT K
MAKIN A 1
7
H
ALBION SPORTS (FAV 1QR)
2-3
129
MULLEN D
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
ARMSTRONG L 1
ELLIOTT K
MAKIN A
14
A
NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS
4-1
66
MULLEN D
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
ARMSTRONG L
KIDD C
MAKIN A
21
H
SEAHAM RED STAR
2-6
50
MULLEN D
LOWES D (Y)
HILLS D
ARMSTRONG L (Y)
KIDD C
MAKIN A (Y)
28
H
TOW LAW TOWN
2-3
76
MULLEN D
MAKIN A
MURRAY B 1
MACPHERSON T
LOWES D
KIDD C
OCTOBER
5
A
CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN
3-1
72
MULLEN D
MURRAY B (Y)
MACPHERSON T (Y)
LOWES D
ELLIOTT K
MAKIN A
9
A
WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC (NSC 1R)
1-2
111
MULLEN D
MAKIN A
MACPHERSON T
MURRAY B (Y)
HILLS D
ELLIOTT K
12
A
STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB
2-1
42
MULLEN D
MAKIN A
HILLS D
ELLIOTT K
MURRAY B
MACPHERSON T (Y)
15
H
NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS (EAMC)
0-1
70
MULLEN D
LOWES D
HILLS D
ELLIOTT K
MURRAY B (Y)
MACPHERSON T
19
A
TOW LAW TOWN
3-1
40
MULLEN D
MAKIN A
HILLS D
ELLIOTT K (Y)
MURRAY B (Y)
MACPHERSON T
26
A
WHICKHAM
3-0
65
MULLEN D
MURRAY B
MAKIN A
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
HOGG K
NOVEMBER 2
H
SOUTH SHIELDS
1-1
58
MULLEN D
MAKIN A
HOGG K
MURRAY B
MACPHERSON T
ELLIOTT K
9
A
ESH WINNING
2-2
46
MULLEN D
LOWES D
HOGG K
MURRAY B
MACPHERSON T
ELLIOTT K
12
H
JARROW ROOFING BCA
3-4
55
MULLEN D
MURRAY B
HOGG K (Y)
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T 2
ELLIOTT K
16
H
DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC
1-0
93
MULLEN D
MURRAY B
HOGG K
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
ELLIOTT K
19
H
WHITLEY BAY (NSC QF)
3-7
160
MULLEN D
MURRAY B
HILLS D
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
ELLIOTT K
23
A
WHITEHAVEN AMATEURS
4-2
47
MULLEN D
MAKIN A (Y)
HILLS D
MURRAY B (Y/Y)
MACPHERSON T
ELLIOTT K
26
H
NORTH SHIELDS (LC 2R)
1-3
72
MULLEN D
MURRAY B
HILLS D
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
ELLIOTT K
30
A
BIRTLEY TOWN
5-2
37
MULLEN D
MURRAY B
HOGG K
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
ELLIOTT K 1
DECEMBER 7
H
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION
3-0
52
MULLEN D
HILLS D
HOGG K
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
DOUGLAS K 1
14
A
NORTHALLERTON TOWN
1-4
90
MULLEN D (Y)
MURRAY B
HOGG K
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
ELLIOTT K (Y)
28
A
JARROW ROOFING BCA
3-0
54
MULLEN D
MAKIN A
HOGG K
MURRAY B
MACPHERSON T
ELLIOTT K
OPPONENTS
SCORE
ATT
1
2
3
4
5
6
ELLIOTT K (R)
2014 H/A JANUARY
4
H
WASHINGTON
1-4
60
MULLEN D
MAKIN A
HOGG K
MURRAY B (Y)
MACPHERSON T
10
A
WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC
5-3
134
MULLEN D
MURRAY B
HOGG K
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T 1
ELLIOTT K
18
H
THORNABY
1-3
40
MULLEN D
LOWES D
HOGG K
STRAUGHAN R
MACPHERSON T
MURRAY B
FEBRUARY
8
A
SEAHAM RED STAR
5-0
77
BROOKS B
MBIAVANGA
HOGG K (Y)
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
MCMULLEN S
11
H
BRANDON UNITED
5-1
40
MULLEN D
MBIAVANGA
HOGG K (Y)
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
DOUGLAS K (Y) 2
19
H
WILLINGTON
2-2
80
BROOKS B
MBIAVANGA
HOGG K
LOWES D
MACPHERSON T
MURRAY B
MARCH 1
H
CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN
8
H
STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB
15
A
NORTH SHIELDS
18
H
NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS
22
H
WHICKHAM
29
A
SOUTH SHIELDS
APRIL 5
H
ESH WINNING
12
A
DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC
19
H
WHITEHAVEN AMATEURS
26
H
BIRTLEY TOWN
TBC H
NORTH SHIELDS
A
HEATON STANNINGTON
Key: (Y) = Yellow Card, (R) = Red Card, (#) = Substitute on for, # = Number of goals scored, FAV = F.A Vase, NSC = Northumberland Senior Cup, EAMC = Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup, LC = League Cup. 7
8
MURRAY B
ELLIOTT K
MAKIN A
HOGG K
HOGG K
MAKIN A
BROWN T 1
9
10
11
12
13 / 17
JACKSON J
HOGG K
ROBINSON M
JACKSON J 2
ROBINSON M
MAKIN A
14
15
16
BROWN T
KENNEDY D
LOWES J
ELLIOTT K (8)
BROOKS B
JOBSON A (8)
DUNDAS L (6)
MOORE R (3)
BROOKS B
MOORE R (11)
TRUSCOTT T
JACKSON J
LOWES J
JOBSON A
TROY D (9)
TRUSCOTT T (10)
MOORE R (11)
ROBINSON M
JACKSON J
LOWES J
TROY D
FULLER L
BROOKS B
MOORE R
TRUSCOTT T (9)
HILLS D (4) KIDD C (11) 1
MAKIN A
BROWN T
ROBINSON M 1
JACKSON J
LOWES J
JOBSON A
LOWES D (4)
TRUSCOTT T (9)
KENNEDY D
BROWN T
MAKIN A
JACKSON J
HOGG S
HOGG K
JOBSON A
BROOKS B
KENNEDY D (9)
MURRAY P (4)
BROWN T
HOGG K (Y)
JACKSON J
KENNEDY D
LOWES J
TRUSCOTT T
FULLER L
LOWES D (4)
KIDD C (5)
BROWN T
HOGG K
KENNEDY D (Y) 1
JACKSON J 1
LOWES J 1
KIDD C (11)
BROOKS B
MURRAY P (10)
ARMSTRONG L (2)
BROWN T
HOGG K
HOGG S
JACKSON J
LOWES J
ROBINSON M (5)
BROOKS B
HILLS D
KIDD C (11)
BROWN T
HOGG K
HOGG S 1
JACKSON J
LOWES J
MURRAY P (6)
TRUSCOTT T
MURRAY B (3)
HILLS D
BROWN T
HOGG K
HOGG S 2
JACKSON J
LOWES J (Y)
TRUSCOTT T
BROOKS B
MURRAY B (6)
ELLIOTT K
JOBSON A (11)
BROWN T 1
HOGG K
JACKSON J
HOGG S
MURRAY P
JOBSON A (11)
BROOKS B
ELLIOTT K (6)
HILLS D
BROWN T
HOGG K
JACKSON J 1
SULLIVAN S
LOWES J
TRUSCOTT T (10)
HILLS D (3)
JACKSON J
HOGG K
KENNEDY D
BROWN T 2
TRUSCOTT T
STRAUGHAN R (6)
BROWN T 1
HOGG K
KENNEDY D (Y)
HOGG S
SULLIVAN S
MURRAY P (11)
HOGG K (Y)
BROWN T (Y)
KENNEDY D
TRUSCOTT T
LOWES J
LOWES D 1
HOGG K
COLLINS K
BROWN T
JACKSON J
BROWN T
SULLIVAN S
COLLINS K
TRUSCOTT T 1
BROWN T
JACKSON J
MAKIN A
BROWN T
VICKERS T
MAKIN A
BROWN T
KENNEDY D (Y) MAKIN A
MURRAY P
JOBSON A
MURRAY P (11)
BROOKS B
SULLIVAN S (11)
KIDDELL A (7)
STRAUGHAN R
COLLINS K (2)
JOBSON A
STRAUGHAN R
BROOKS B
COLLINS K (11)
MAKIN A (10)
KIDDELL A
LOWES J
STRAUGHAN R (10)
BROOKS B
JACKSON J (11)
LOWES J
STRAUGHAN R (10)
TRUSCOTT T
HILLS D (3)
COLLINS K (Y)
HOGG S
LOWES J (7)
DOUGLAS K 2
HOGG S (Y/Y)
JACKSON J
BROOKS B
COLLINS K
HILLS D
LOWES J (7)
KENNEDY D
DOUGLAS K 1
LOWES J
HILLS D
BROOKS B
VICKERS T (7)
JACKSON J (11)
COLLINS K
BROWN T
VICKERS T
DOUGLAS K 1
LOWES J
JACKSON J (7)
BROOKS B
MAKIN A
SULLIVAN S (11)
HILLS D
BROWN T 1
KENNEDY D 1
JACKSON J 1
HOGG K
VICKERS T
BROOKS B
MURRAY P
COLLINS K (10)
SULLIVAN S (6)
COLLINS K
STRAUGHAN R (6)
DUNDAS L (7)
JACKSON J (7)
STRAUGHAN R (6)
ATWELL D
DOUGLAS K
BROWN T
KENNEDY D 2
JACKSON J
HOGG K
JOBSON A (11)
MAKIN A
BROWN T 1
KENNEDY D (Y)
JACKSON J
HOGG K
HOGG S (10) (Y)
MAKIN A
BROWN T
VICKERS T
DOUGLAS K 1
HOGG S
HILLS D (11)
MURRAY P (7)
BROOKS B
BROOKS B
JACKSON J
BROWN T 1
KENNEDY D 1
HOGG S
MAKIN A
STRAUGHAN R (2)
BROOKS B
COLLINS K (9)
JACKSON J 1
BROWN T 1
KENNEDY D 2
VICKERS T
MAKIN A
SCHIAVETTA D (7)
LOWES J
HOGG S (11)
KIDD C
ATWELL D
DOUGLAS K
BROWN T
VICKERS T
KENNEDY D (Y)
JACKSON J
HOGG S (9)
BROOKS B
SCHIAVETTA D (11)
KIDD C
STRAUGHAN R (6)
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 / 17
14
15
16
SCHIAVETTA D 1
BROWN T
VICKERS T (Y)
DOUGLAS K (Y)
HOGG S (Y)
STRAUGHAN R (2)
BROOKS B
JACKSON J (7)
KIDD C (3)
ATWELL D
RIDDELL D
BROWN T
VICKERS T 1
DOUGLAS K
GRAHAM C
KENNEDY D (7)
BROOKS B
STRAUGHAN R (2)
HOGG S (11)
JACKSON J
RIDDELL D 1
BROWN T
VICKERS T
DOUGLAS K
FAWCETT C
HOGG S
HILLS D (4)
BROOKS B
DOUGLAS K
BROWN T
FAWCETT C
VICKERS T (Y)
GRAHAM C (Y)
MURRAY B (7)
MULLEN D
HILLS D (4)
JACKSON J (6)
ATWELL D
RIDDELL D
BROWN T
VICKERS T 3
FAWCETT C
GRAHAM C
MURRAY B (7) (Y)
BROOKS B
HILLS D (2)
JACKSON J (6)
DUNDAS L
FAWCETT C
BROWN T
VICKERS T 1
DOUGLAS K 1
GRAHAM C (Y)
ELLIOTT K (6) (Y)
KENNEDY D (7) (R]
JACKSON J
HILLS D
LOWES J (11)
SANDERSON A (3) MCMULLEN S (6)
LOWES J (10)
Ebac Northern League Division 2
ALNWICK TOWN ALEX MAKIN
BRIAN BROOKS BRYAN MURRAY CHRIS FAWCETT CHRIS GRAHAM Manager: Derek Atwell Coach: Steve Mullen Sports Therapist: David Ross
1st Choice Colours: Black and White Stripes Black Shorts Black Socks 2nd Choice Colours: Navy and Light Blue Quarters
Navy Blue Shorts Navy Blue Socks
CHRIS KIDD DALE KENNEDY DAN MULLEN
DANNY LOWES DARREN RIDDELL DAVID HILLS GLOIRE MBIAVANGA JAKE LOWES JAMES JACKSON KEITH DOUGLAS
KEVIN ELLIOTT KIERAN HOGG LEE DUNDAS
Match Officials
PETER MURRAY
Referee: Derek Wylam Assistant: Derek Thompson Assistant: Gillian Armstrong
ROSS STRAUGHAN SCOTT MCMULLEN STEPHEN HOGG TOM MACPHERSON (C) TOM VICKERS TONY BROWN
Saturday 1st March 2014 15:00 KO
CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN
JAMES ALLSOPP
KEVIN DIXON KEVIN DUGGAN ANDREW GRANT-SOULSBY MICHAEL GRAVER JOE HAMBLIN TONY HEALER DANNY HEPPLEWHITE
MICHAEL HEPPLEWHITE JACK HONOUR JAKE ORRELL CHRIS ROOKES CRAIG MARRON JAKE STAFFORD DAMIEN STEVENS DAVID SURREY
Manager: Colin Wake Assistant Managers: Barry Fleming Paul Brown
Physio: Daryl Smith 1st Choice Colours: Blue and White Hoops Blue Shorts Blue Socks
STEVEN TELFORD
Random Stat: Alnwick Town have conceded an average of 2.53 goals per league game this season.
Our Visitors… Chester-le-Street Colin Wake – Manager Barry Fleming – Asst Manager Paul Brown – Asst Manager Daryl Smith – Club Physio James Allsopp – Midfield – Chinny signed at the start of this season previously at Birtley Town Kevin Dixon – Defender – Another returning to the club, Dicka has most recently been at Birtley Town. Very solid defender Kevin Duggan – Midfield – Kev joined us just after the start of this season – left side midfield player Andrew Grant-Soulsby – Defender – Kegs has also signed this season after previously being at Birtley Town and Jarrow Roofing. Top defender who chips in with vital goals Michael Graver – Midfield- Club captain joined us last season from Esh Winning. Combative midfielder Joe Hamblin – Defender – Still a junior but has forced his way into the senior squad with some good performances Tony Healer – Forward – TH returned to the club this season to help us out and has made an excellent impression with wholehearted performances. Still has a good eye for goal. Danny Hepplewhite – Defender – Solid no nonsense centre half. Signed from Birtley Town , brother of Michael. Michael Hepplewhite – Forward – Hepps signed a couple of seasons ago and has been a top performer this season. Jack Honour – Midfield – Hard working midfielder in his second spell at the club Jake Orrell – Midfield – Recent signing from Washington, one for the future Chris Rookes – Goalkeeper – Chris has returned to the club after a spell at Morpeth. Top keeper who commands his area very well Craig Marron – Midfield – Maz is back at CLS for a third or possibly fourth spell. Was previously at Ryhope CW. A steady influence in midfield Jake Stafford – Midfield – Young midfielder signed from Prudhoe. He impressed in pre –season and has made a midfield place his own Damien Stevens – Forward – A recent signing from Birtley St Josephs. Very pacy forward David Surrey – Midfield – Top midfield player who looks equally at home at right back. Never stops running. Steven Telford – Forward – A recent signing from Birtley Town . Hard working striker
Our Visitors‌ Chester-le-Street The club was founded in 1972 when a group of enthusiasts got together in a local public house and formed a football team which was called Chester-le-Street Garden Farm after the pub in which the idea germinated. The club entered the Newcastle City Amateur League that same year and played on a pitch in Low Fell because none were available in Chester-le-Street. However, after one season, they were allotted a pitch at the Riverside, Chester-le-Street which was to be their home until 1977. In 1975 the Cestrians joined the Washington League, winning the Championship, the Durham Minor Cup and the Washington Aged Miners Cup. By then flourishing, the team moved to the Sacriston C.W. ground in 1977 and were admitted into the Wearside League. The following years, they changed their name to Chester-le-Street Town Football Club. Over the next few years, the club won the Wearside League title and the Monkwearmouth Cup on two occasions. In 1980 the club moved to what is still its present home at Chester Moor. The old Colliery Welfare Ground only had dressing rooms and a perimeter fence. Over £100,000 was spent bringing the ground up to Northern League standards. A stand seating 160 and covered terracing were built. In recent years, new floodlights have been erected and new dressing rooms were built in 2000. The club was admitted into the Northern League in 1983 and won the Second Division Championship at their first attempt. Their best run in the FA Vase came in 1985 when they reached the Fifth Round only to lose to eventual runners-up Fleetwood Town in a second replay. Since then they have been relegated twice, the last time in 1996-97 and they again won the Second Division Championship the following season. The club is proud to call itself a family club, catering to the needs of the district by providing football for all. They currently run a successful junior side, two of which have made the move to the professional game. In 2003-04 they reached the Fourth Round of the FA Youth Cup. Several of that team have already progressed to the first team. Recently the club joined up with Chester-le-Street Riverside FC and now run sides from Under 8 up to Under 18 level competing in various junior leagues. The club also now has a Ladies section after linking up with Birtley Phoenix Ladies who now play at Chester Moor under the Chester-le-Street Town name.
ALNWICK TOWN RESERVES
Latest Results 22/02/2014: Alnwick Town Reserves 2-1 Blyth Isabella (Ryan Taylor & Peter Murray) ATR reach the Bill Gardner Trophy final.
11/01/2014: Gateshead Leam Rangers 2-3 Alnwick Town Reserves 14/12/2013: Alnwick Town Reserves 1-0 Carlisle City (Cup)
Alnwick Town Appearances 2013/2014 (19/02/2014 Willington) Appearance Info Player
L
LS
ARMSTRONG, LIAM ATWELL, DEREK BROOKS, BRIAN BROWN, TONY COLLINS, KENNY DOUGLAS, KEITH DUNDAS, LEE ELLIOTT, KEVIN FAWCETT, CHRIS FULLER, LES GRAHAM, CHRIS HILLS, DAVID HOGG, KIERAN HOGG, STEPHEN JACKSON, JAMES JOBSON, ADAM KENNEDY, DALE KIDD, CHRISTOPHER KIDDELL, ANDREW LOWES, DANNY LOWES, JAKE MACPHERSON, TOM MAKIN, ALEX MBIAVANAGA, GLOIRE MCMULLEN, SCOTT MOORE, ROSS MULLEN, DANIEL MURRAY, BRYAN MURRAY, PETER RIDDELL, DARREN ROBINSON, MICHAEL SANDERSON, ADAM SCHIAVETTA, DOMINIC STRAUGHAN, ROSS SULLIVAN, STUART TROY, DANIEL TRUSCOTT, THOMAS VICKERS, TOM OWN GOALS
2
1
2 30 3 13 20 4
ULS
C
CS
Goal Info
UCS
1 4 18
5 5
2
2
2
1 3
1 1
1
1
5
2 4 11 30 9 17 9 4 23 14 29 24 3 1 28 22 2 3 4 1 1 3 1 11
6
6
3 6 4 3 4
1 3 5 2 2
2 4
1 1
1 3
1 1
3 6
4 5 1 4
1 1
4 1 1 4 2 5 4
1
1
5 4 2 1
1 2 7 1 1 4 1
1 1 5
2 2
1
2 1
T
TS
3 0 2 35 3 13 0 25 4 0 4 15 35 10 21 0 13 4 0 27 16 34 28 3 1 0 33 26 2 3 4 0 1 1 3 0 3 11
1 0 0 0 4 0 2 3 0 0 0 6 0 4 6 4 3 5 1 2 4 0 1 0 1 3 0 3 6 0 1 1 2 9 3 1 4 1
LG
6
TG
Y
1
1 0 0 10 0 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 0 7 1 0 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 3
1
4
9 1
3 5 6 1
1 1
1 1 4 1
1 1 1 1
5 2
Cards
CG
1
R
2 1 2 4
1
2 1 6 4
1
5
1
1 1 4 2
1 8
2
L = League Appearance, LS = League Substitute Appearance, ULS = Unused League Substitute, C = Cup Appearance, CS = Cup Substitute Appearance, UCS = Unused Cup Substitute, T = Total Appearances, TS = Total Substitute Appearances, LG = League Goals, CG = Cup Goals, TG = Total Goals, Y = Yellow Cards, R = Red Cards.
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Half-Time Quiz
1
Super Mario’s current club...
Manchester United’s current Champions League opponents...
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2 Didier Drogba left the Premier League for the Turkish Champions...
Face an uphill task after a 2-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich...
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Answers: 1. AC Milan, 2. Olympiakos, 3. Galatasaray, 4. Arsenal
Previous Encounter Alnwick Town 4-1 Chester-le-Street Report courtesy of the Northumberland Gazette Two goals from Tony Brown helped inspire Alnwick Town to a priceless 4-1 win over Chester-le-Street, as his side closed the gap at the bottom of the table. Brown opened the scoring with a close-range header before hammering in a 30-yard freekick after 87 minutes. Daniel Thompson and Stephen Wood also found the net on Saturday as the St James’ Park side sealed their third league win of the season. Town remain bottom of Northern League Division Two, but the victory took them to within four points of relegation rivals Horden CW and six points from safety. Before the match, Town held a minute’s silence in memory of former committee member Bobby Dodds, who passed away earlier this month. The black ‘n’ white’s fine performance was a fitting tribute to the sports-mad 75-year-old. With just four minutes on the clock, Town took the lead when Brown headed in from a Kieran Hogg cross. Brown nearly grabbed a second with a delicate chip, but his audacious effort went just over. Chester-le-Street’s first effort was from long range. Connor Graham’s rising shot was pushed over by Brian Brooks. Town went two-up on 35 minutes. The lively Hogg was once again the provider, this time teeing up Thompson at the far post. The visitors went close to reducing the deficit soon after. Graham’s header was saved by Brooks before George Convery cleared off the line. Town went further ahead five minutes before half-time. A combined move from Hogg and Alex Makin found Wood who broke clear and curled the ball past the keeper to give Town a 3-0 lead at the interval. Chester-le-Street went more attacking in the second half and the tactical switch nearly paid off a minute after the break, but for Brooks pushing the ball onto the bar and Makin clearing off the line. The visitors did get their goal on 55 minutes when Lewis Lynch scored from 10 yards. Town may have feared history repeating itself – having thrown away a 3-0 lead earlier in the season to lose 4-3. But there was no such repeat this time round. Town’s resolve may have been put to the test though if Kieron McDonald’s shot had found the net, instead of finding the inform Brooks, who pushed the ball over the bar. But from then on, Town dominated. Thompson and Ben Keenan both went close to scoring the homeside’s fourth. That honour was left to Brown, whose fine free-kick rounded off a vital win. Alnwick: Brooks, Makin, Convery, Murray, McPherson, Hills, Moffat, Brown, Thompson (Keenan), Wood (Baston), Hogg (Colley). Sub: Kennedy.
Ebac Northern League Division 1
Updated: 25/02/2014
Recent Results
Today’s Fixtures
Wednesday 26th February 2014 Bedlington Terriers 1-0 Morpeth Town Newcastle Benfield 2-2 Penrith Newton Aycliffe 1-5 Durham City
Ashington v Morpeth Town Bedlington Terriers v Dunston UTS Billingham Synthonia v Sunderland RCA Hebburn Town v Crook Town Marske United v Guisborough Town Spennymoor Town v Newcastle Benfield Team Northumbria v Bishop Auckland West Auckland Town v Durham City
Tuesday 25th February 2014 Celtic Nation 2-0 Ashington Monday 24th February 2014 Team Northumbria 3-1 Sunderland RCA
Monday 4th February 2014 Team Northumbria v Spennymoor Town
Ebac Northern League Division 2
Updated: 25/02/2014
Recent Results
Today’s Fixtures
Tuesday 25th February 2014 Darlington RA 2-2 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Jarrow Roofing BCA 2-1 Thornaby Tow Law Town 2-2 Heaton Stannington
Alnwick Town v Chester-le-Street Brandon United v Northallerton Town Darlington RA v Thornaby Heaton Stannington v Esh Winning Jarrow Roofing BCA v Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
Monday 24th February 2014 Birtley Town 1-3 Northallerton Town League Cup 3rd Round Results Brandon United 1-0 North Shields Marske United 2-0 West Allotment Celtic Whitehaven 3-1 Dunston UTS
North Shields v Norton & Stockton Ancients South Shields v Willington Stokesley Sports Club v Tow Law Town Washington v Birtley Town West Allotment Celtic v Whitehaven Whickham v Seaham Red Star
Alnwick Town AFC Club Shop
Replica Shirts and Training Kit are available to purchase through Sportsworld Alnwick. They will soon be available to buy online via www.rugbygear.co.uk in our online shop. General merchandise (badges, hats and ties) can be purchased on matchdays in the clubhouse and turnstile.
Alnwick Town Programme Shop
Our programme shop will soon be located in the clubhouse. Programmes are priced at 50p or ÂŁ1 each. If you would like to donate any programmes to our shop, they can be left on a matchday in the clubhouse. We have a large selection of programmes for Newcastle United and Sunderland, along with other league and non-league sides.
Next Home Fixture:
STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB Saturday 8th March 2014 - 15:00 KO
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