Alnwick Town v Tow Law Town 28 09 2013 by Alnwick Town AFC

ALNWICK TOWN A.F.C

ST JAMES’ PARK

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Ebac Northern League Division 2 Alnwick Town v Tow Law Town Saturday 28th September 2013 15:00

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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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President - The Duke of Northumberland Vice Presidents - Norman Laidler & Hugh Phillipson 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 - Paul Yeadon Reserve Team Manager - Andrew Atkinson First Team Coaches - Steve Mullen & Tony Threlfall 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

Welcome to St James’ Park The Home of Alnwick Town AFC 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 TOW LAW 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 - The Chairman

Comments from.... The Editor I’ll make an early apology for this programme, as it has been produced in advance to due moving house. Today we take on Tow Law Town, a side we kept 2 clean sheets against last season, and took 4 points of a possible 6. Let’s hope we are something of a bogey team to them again! We have a few away games coming up, including West Allotment Celtic away in the Senior Cup. It would be nice to get a cup run this season, especially in the Senior Cup which brings the possibility of a game against Newcastle United’s reserve side, or even Whitley Bay who always bring along plenty of support which would be a boost financially for the club. We’re making a real effort this season to try and increase the numbers through the gate. We already have initiatives in place for Alnwick Town Juniors with free entry, and they can bring an adult with them for half price. Season ticket sales are up on previous seasons, and from our first 4 home games, 3 were attended by over 100 spectators. We need to keep these numbers up throughout the season. Bring a friend along to future games if you can, or just simply spread the word. We’re a million miles away from the riches of the Premier League, so every penny coming through the gate counts. Haway The Wick! Cookie

Alnwick Town Player Profiles - 2013/2014 Season BRIAN BROOKS GOALKEEPER 31 DAN MULLEN

The 472 Player of the Season for 2013/13, 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. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR

GOALKEEPER

Dan has joined the club this summer and has made a promising start, keeping his first clean sheet in the victory against Northallerton Town.

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ALEX MAKIN

‘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

DEFENDER 26

DANNY LOWES DEFENDER

DAVID HILLS DEFENDER

TOM MACPHERSON DEFENDER 25

JAKES LOWES DEFENDER

LEE DUNDAS DEFENDER 19

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

Lee has been unlucky with injuries since stepping up from the reserves. Confident on the ball, and isn’t afraid to go for a wander or twenty during a game. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR

Alnwick Town Player Profiles - 2013/2014 Season Hoggy has become a permanent fixture on the wing for the first team. A threat to defenders when he simply gets the ball and runs with it. SPONSORED BY: DAVID REYNOLDS

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. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR 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. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR 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 Jonny’s memorable first half hat-trick on the final day of the season contributed to the club staying in the Northern League. Caused problems for plenty of defences, and will no doubt continue doing so for years to come. AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR 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

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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: £82.50, with 40.25% of sections taken.

Alnwick Town AFC 2013-2014 Season Fixtures and Match Stats OPPONENTS

2013 H/A

SCORE ATT

AUGUST 10

WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC

0-4

MULLEN D

MAKIN A

LOWES J

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

HILLS D

MURRAY B

RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION

1-2

MULLEN D

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

HILLS D

MURRAY B

BROWN T

MAKIN A

WASHINGTON

1-2

MULLEN D

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T 1

MURRAY B

ELLIOTT K (Y)

BROWN T 1

HOGG K

NORTHALLERTON TOWN

1-0

105

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

MACPHERSON T

LOWES D

ELLIOTT K

HOGG K

BROWN T 1

THORNABY

2-2

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

MACPHERSON T

HILLS D

ELLIOTT K

HOGG K (Y)

MAKIN A

HEATON STANNINGTON

0-2

126

MULLEN D

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

HILLS D

ELLIOTT K

KIDD C

BROWN T

WILLINGTON

1-1

MULLEN D

HILLS D (Y)

MACPHERSON T (Y)

MURRAY P

ELLIOTT K

MAKIN A

BROWN T

MACPHERSON T

LOWES D

ELLIOTT K

MAKIN A 1

BROWN T

ELLIOTT K

MAKIN A

BROWN T

SEPTEMBER 4

BRANDON UNITED

1-4

MULLEN D

HILLS D

ALBION SPORTS (FAV 1QR)

2-3

129

MULLEN D

LOWES D

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS

TOW LAW TOWN

MACPHERSON T ARMSTRONG L 1

OCTOBER 5

CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN

WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC (NSC 1R)

STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB

NORTH SHIELDS

WHICKHAM

NOVEMBER 2

SOUTH SHIELDS ESH WINNING

DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC

WHITEHAVEN AMATEURS

BIRTLEY TOWN

DECEMBER 7

RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION

NORTHALLERTON TOWN

BRANDON UNITED

JARROW ROOFING BCA

2014 H/A

OPPONENTS

JANUARY 4

WASHINGTON

WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC

THORNABY

HEATON STANNINGTON

FEBRUARY 1

WILLINGTON

SEAHAM RED STAR

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS

TOW LAW TOWN

MARCH 1

CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN

STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB

NORTH SHIELDS

WHICKHAM

SOUTH SHIELDS

APRIL 5

ESH WINNING

DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC

WHITEHAVEN AMATEURS

BIRTLEY TOWN

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS (EAMC)

JARROW ROOFING BCA

SEAHAM RED STAR

TBC

SCORE ATT

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. 8

13 / 17

ELLIOTT K

JACKSON J

HOGG K

BROWN T

KENNEDY D

BROOKS B

JOBSON A (8)

DUNDAS L (6)

MOORE R (3)

HOGG K

ROBINSON M

JACKSON J 2

LOWES J

ELLIOTT K (8)

BROOKS B

MOORE R (11)

TRUSCOTT T

TROY D (9)

MAKIN A

ROBINSON M

JACKSON J

LOWES J

JOBSON A

TRUSCOTT T (10)

MOORE R (11)

FULLER L

MAKIN A

ROBINSON M

JACKSON J

LOWES J

TROY D

BROOKS B

MOORE R

TRUSCOTT T (9)

HILLS D (4)

BROWN T

ROBINSON M 1

JACKSON J

LOWES J

JOBSON A

LOWES D (4)

TRUSCOTT T (9)

KENNEDY D

KIDD C (11) 1

MAKIN A

JACKSON J

HOGG S

HOGG K

JOBSON A

BROOKS B

KENNEDY D (9)

MURRAY P (4)

HOGG K (Y)

JACKSON J

KENNEDY D

LOWES J

TRUSCOTT T

FULLER L

LOWES D (4)

KIDD C (5)

HOGG K

KENNEDY D (Y) 1

JACKSON J 1

LOWES J 1

KIDD C (11)

BROOKS B

MURRAY P (10)

ARMSTRONG L (2)

HOGG K

HOGG S

JACKSON J

LOWES J

ROBINSON M (5)

BROOKS B

HILLS D

KIDD C (11)

MURRAY P

13 / 17

Ebac Northern League Division 2

ALNWICK TOWN AFC ADAM JOBSON ALEX MAKIN BRIAN BROOKS BRYAN MURRAY CHRISTOPHER KIDD Manager: Paul Yeadon

DALE KENNEDY DAN MULLEN DANIEL TROY

Coaches: Steve Mullen Tony Threlfall

DANNY DONOHOE

Sports Therapist: David Ross

DAVID HILLS

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

DANNY LOWES JAKE LOWES JAMES JACKSON JON COLLEY KEVIN ELLIOTT KIERAN HOGG LEE DUNDAS LIAM ARMSTRONG

Match Officials

PETER MURRAY

Referee: Craig Chatten Assistant: Stephen Beresford Assistant: Robert Anderson

ROSS MOORE ROSS MORTON STEPHEN HOGG THOMAS TRUSCOTT TOM MACPHERSON TONY BROWN

Saturday 28th September 2013 - 3pm

TOW LAW TOWN STEPHEN ROBINSON LEWIS HARRISON GARY ANDERSON LUKE PARKINSON ORIN PARKINSON MICHAEL HALL ADAM MCVICKERS JONATHAN KEMP CHRIS KILLEEN SCOTT BRASSELL SCOTT THOMPSON THOMAS WATKINSON LEWIS WING ROBBIE HURTON WILLIAM KELLY ROBERT LAVERY SIMON ORD

Manager: Gary Anderson Assistant Manager: Scott Brassell Physio: John Dixon 1st Choice Colours: Black and White Stripes Black Shorts Black Socks 2nd Choice Colours: Red & Blue Halves Blue Shorts Blue Socks

DAVID PARKER DEAN THEXTON ALISTAIR WILSON DAN WILSON GAVIN WILSON JOSEPH LONGSTAFF STEPHEN TURNBULL

Random Stat: Matchday programmes sold out in our first 4 home games, including increased numbers for the Albion Sports F.A Vase tie.

Today’s Opponents - Tow Law Town The "Lawyers" were founded in 1890 and became founder members of the Auckland and District League in 1892. The following year they won the Durham Amateur Cup. They first joined the Northern League in 1894, winning the Durham Challenge Cup two years later. After leaving the Northern League the Lawyers played in the South Durham Alliance (1900 to 1905) and Crook and District League (1912 to 1914). After the war the club played in the Auckland and District League until being readmitted to the Northern League in 1920 where it has played ever since. Until 1994/95 season the club had not won the championship apart from two successive seasons 1923/24 and 1924/25. In between the League Cup was won in 1973/74 when Ashington were beaten 2-1 in the final at Crook. The 1994/95 League Championship win is a certainly an outstanding memory for the club especially as it was won by 14 clear points. The Lawyers finished second in the league in the 1998/99 season. Another outstanding memory was the tremendous F.A. Cup run of 1967/68. Having reached the first round Tow Law beat Mansfield 5-1 and in the second round drew 1-1 with Shrewsbury at Ironworks Road. The Lawyers went into the hat for the Third Round and drew a home tie with Arsenal. Sadly it was not to be after they went down 6-2 at Shrewsbury in the replay. Frank McGee reported after the replay "Arsenal were saved from a fate worse than death - a trip to Tow Law in January". Peter Quigley and Tony Heslop took the Club on it's first visit to Wembley was made on 9th May 1998 after a tremendous F.A. Vase run. It was a splendid adventure which sadly ended with a 1-0 defeat by Tiverton. The Lawyers first ground was in Church Lane but the present Ironworks Road ground was built by volunteers during the miners strike of 1892/93. Ironically it was rebuilt during another miners strike in 1921. Today the much improved state of the ground is down to the regular work which has been done since 1921 by many hardworking bands of voluntary labour. A major scare occurred early in the 2004/05 season, the playing surface was struck by subsidence, rendering it unplayable. The Club was forced to ground share at Esh Winning for the remainder of the season, whist repairs were carried out by the Coal Board. Continuity at the club was provided by the longest serving trio of officials in the League, Chairman Harry Hodgson, Treasurer Harry Dixon and Club Secretary Bernard Fairbairn who followed his father and grandfather into the job.) They had over 100 years service between them. Harry Hodgson stood down as Chairman at the end of the 95/96 season but is still a member of the committee. At the end of 1997 Harry Dixon also stood down but stayed on as the Club President until his death in 2002. Harry Hodgson took over as President. Their places have been taken over by John Flynn as Chairman and Kevin McCormick as Treasurer. Bernard Faribairn stepped down as Secretary in 2007 after being in the post since 1961 – over 40 years. “A prisoner would get less for murder.” Steve Moralee Taking over for the 2007/08 season. During 2004, John Flynn stood down as Club Chairman. Harry Hodgson again showed his devotion to the Club, returning as Chairman for 1 last year. Following the 2004/05 season, Harry Hodgson took a well deserved retirement from the Club. His replacement, Sandra Gordon becomes the first female Chair at the Club and only the third in the long history of the League. Billy Hall who played for Blackpool and Manchester City returned to Tow Law after his playing days and became the teams trainer. He remained a staunch supporter until he died in January 2000, aged 98. He had been the Northern Leagues and the Football Leagues oldest surviving player. Billy was a member of the League Championship teams in the 1920s. In recent times the Lawyers most famous player was the England International Chris Waddle who transferred to Newcastle in 1980. Steve Howard who moved onto Hartlepool United in 1996 before becoming Northampton Towns record signing at £120,000 before moving to Luton Town in 2001, Steve has become a legend with Luton Town scoring over 100 goals for the “Hatters” with 96 of these being league goals, also playing as a centre half following an injury crisis in the club, Steve is the 3rd all time leading goal scorer for Luton Town also winning two promotions with the club. He then made a move to Derby County in 2006, scoring many vital goals for the Rams before moving on loan to Leicester City in 2008 where he made the move a permanent one, The Scottish “B” International has spent the last five seasons at Leicester City and has become a lynch pin in the sides success.

Today’s Opponents - Tow Law Town Stephen Robinson – Position: Goalkeeper “Robbo“spent his youth at Middlesbrough FC academy, after leaving Boro he joined the Armed services, and then spent several years playing football for the military representative team. After leaving the military he signed for Whickham FC playing in the team that won the Durham Challenge cup and the Earnest Armstrong cup. He then moved to Ryton and played in the side that gained promotion that season. Robbo is in his third season at Tow Law, when he is not playing he is always busy behind the scenes organising charity fundraising events, he is a great lad to have at the club with a strong personality and a great sense of humour. Robbo is another lad with a claim to fame, He appeared in a Status Quo video “Jam side up” which was filmed on the HMS Arc Royal. Lewis Harrison – Position: Right fullback or wingback. Lewis spent several years at Sunderland AFC academy then joined Consett AFC. He signed for Tow Law in 2009-2010 season and was voted young player of the year. Lewis overlaps for fun and has a fantastic engine. Christopher Killeen -Position: Defender Chris played as a junior for Beamish then moved on to play at Hartlepool utd academy, then for Darlington academy as a 17 year old, he then transferred to Bishop Auckland which was Chris’s first Northern league club, then moving to Washington. Chris has finally settled at Tow Law where he is in his third season, Chris overcame a career threatening injury in his first season with the Lawyers , but unfortunately suffered a reoccurrence in the local derby game against crook town at start of this season, Chris is hoping to overcome the injury once again, he is currently considering taking his coaching licence to further his career. Dean Thexton Position: Forward Deano a big strong, quick centre forward, does what you want in a forward, wins the ball, lays it off, gets in and around the box and looks likely to score goals in the division with his experience of playing for Bishop Auckland FC,Jarrow Roofing FC and Esh Winning FC. Orin Parkinson – Position: Midfield Brother of Luke, is a left sides player with great enthusiasm for the game. Orin has experience of playing university football in Scotland and has recently played at Hexham FC. Luke Parkinson – Position: Midfielder. Luke started off at Ashington then signed for Tow Law 2009. Luke can play any were down the left hand side. Michael Hall - Position: Midfield Michael started playing for Fulwell juniors as a young lad, moving to Riverside (now Chester le street) and Lumley FC. Michael signed for his first Northern league club, Bishop Auckland, then spending last season on loan with the Lawyers, he then had a short pre season move to Chester le street and decided to return to Tow Law at the start of the season. He is a great lad to have on the pitch and a great character; he is a very strong defender who always gives 100% in every game. Michael is looking forward to the challenge at Tow Law and hopes to be part of a promotion side that will get the Lawyers back to the first division. Jonathon Kemp - Position: - Defender Big, strong, ball winning cetre half that lives to command from the back. Jonathon has previously played for Annfield Plain and Ryton. Adam McVickers - Position: Midfield Adam is a local lad making his debut in the Northern League. Adam is a creative midfielder who lives a create behind the front two. Adam has previously played at Consett U21, Newcastle University, Ebchester FC and Sawlwell FC. David Parker Position: Forward A lively/nippy centre forward, who likes like to run at defenders, who joins Tow Law from local football in the Consett League, Davey will be looking to use his pace to get amongst the goal this season. Joseph Longstaff Position: Goalkeeper After impressing in a pre season fixture aginst Consett, Joe decided to sign for The steelmen, but transfered to Tow Law in August, making his debut against Heaton Stannington. Robbie Hurton - Position: Forward Signed for Tow Law in 2012/13 from Durham Alliance football. Robbie is a busy Centre Forward who doesn't give opposing defenders time to relax.Thomas Watkinson – Position: Midfield Strong player with plenty of pace always give 100% strong in the tackle and will run all day. Daniel Wilson -Position: Forward Dan started playing football as an 11 year old lad for Ryton, he made his way into Ryton’s senior squad at the age of 16 for whom he played for a further two seasons. Dan was then quickly snapped up by Tow Law at the start of the season, after a short move to South Shields FC. Dan is a very talented and powerful forward who can hold the ball up, he is very strong in the air and has pace to burn, Dan netted his first hat trick for the club in a 5-1 win against Chester Le Street earlier this year. Scott Brassell - Position: Midfield Scott started playing football as a young lad for Newton Aycliffe juniors where he stayed until he was 18, Scott has also had spells for Crook Town, Brandon, Darlington RA, Newton Aycliffe and Bishop Auckland. He has settled in very well at Tow Law and loves pulling on the shirt every week and playing for the Lawyers, he is a no nonsense tough tackling midfielder with a real passion for the game. Scott’s claim to fame, is when playing for Shotton Comrades he scored a wonder goal in a FA cup game against Doncaster FC Simon Ord Position: Midfield Simon at 26 is a very experienced midfield general, who loves to mix it up in the middle of the park, equally as good at breaking attacking moves up & starting them off. Previously with Bishop Auckland, Esh Winning & most recently with Norton FC. William Kelly Position: Defender Making his Debut in Northern League football, after recently signing from Wearside league team Darlington Cleveland Bridge. Centre half, wins the ball and gives it simple, Will is looking to command a place in the starting XI after a good pre season Gary Anderson – Defender/Manager Gary is a former York City player who left the Minstermen at the age of 19 to sign for Durham City before moving on to Spennymoor, he then turned to coaching and completed his Uefa “B” coaching licence, then took on a coaching role at Peterlee Town. After a spell at Peterlee he turned his attentions back to his playing, signing for Sunderland RCA where he played 80 games in two seasons and won the player of the year award. Gary moved on to play for Bishop Auckland, Washington and a short spell at Annfield Plain, Seaham and then Tow Law. Due to having limited playing opportunity with the Lawyers last season he took on the role as assistant manager, where he impressed everyone at the club resulting in him being appointed first team manager at the end of the 2011/12, Gary is also the youngest manager in the Northern League system and in Tow Law’s history at the age of 26. John Dixon - Physio. Programme Editor, Prints the Programme and Helps out Behind the Bar. He Also Does any Other Jobs He Can Fit In. FA Qualified Coach with Tow Law AFC Juniors, Eighth Season at the club.

ALNWICK TOWN RESERVES

Alnwick Town Appearances 2013/2014 (Up to and including Albion Sports) Appearance Info Player

ARMSTRONG, LIAM

LS 1

BROOKS, BRIAN BROWN, TONY

UCS

1 5

DUNDAS, LEE ELIIOTT, KEVIN

ULS

1 1

1 7

FULLER, LES

1 2 1

Cards

1 2

HOGG, KIERAN

HOGG, STEPHEN

JACKSON, JAMES

KENNEDY, DALE

KIDD, CHRISTOPHER

LOWES, DANNY

LOWES, JAKE

MACPHERSON, TOM

MAKIN, ALEX

MOORE, ROSS

MULLEN, DANIEL

MURRAY, BRYAN

MURRAY, PETER

ROBINSON, MICHAEL

1 1

TROY, DANIEL

TRUSCOTT, THOMAS

OWN GOALS

HILLS, DAVID

JOBSON, ADAM

Goal Info

Key: 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.

Alnwick Town AFC - Player Profile Name: Mikey Hall Age: 22 Occupation: Greenkeeper Previous Clubs: Embleton WR Year Joined Alnwick Town: 2012 Favourite Team: Newcastle / Dortmund Player: Danny Lowes - Sweaty Ground: St James’ Food: Nando’s Drink: Coke Music: 2 Chainz Film: Warrior Car: Pug 206 This or That?

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Facebook / Twitter Bourbon / Custard Cream Eastenders / Corrie Penny Black / I Won’t Tell McDonalds / Burger King Chinese / Indian Shower / Bath

Lager / Cider Apple / Orange Day / Night Coke / Pepsi Sausage / Bacon Messi / Ronaldo Tea / Coffee

1 Name the English Championship ground...

3 Name the Conference Premier ground...

Name the English Premier League ground...

2 Name the Scottish Premier League ground...

Answers: 1. Anfield (Liverpool), 2. Portman Road (Ipswich Town), 3. Pittodrie (Aberdeen), 4. Gateshead International Stadium (Gateshead).

Ebac Northern League Division 1

Updated: 14/09/2013

Previous Results

Leading Goalscorers

Wednesday 11/09/2013 Bedlington Terriors 1-2 Spennymoor Town Billingham Synthonia 3-0 Team Northumbria Newcastle Benfield 6-1 Crook Town Newton Aycliffe 4-3 Guisborough Town

8 Danny Earl (Newton Aycliffe)

Tuesday 10/09/2013 Billingham Town 0-4 Consett Celtic Nation 1-1 Sunderland RCA Durham City 1-1 Dunston UTS Marske United 2-2 West Auckland Town Penrith 3-0 Ashington Whitley Bay 2-0 Morpeth Town

6 Martyn Coleman (Penrith) Liam Henderson (Spennymoor Town) Steven Rigg (Penrith) Ian Ward (Durham City) 5 Steven Anderson (Morpeth Town) Paul Brayson (Newcastle Benfield) Paul Chow (Whitley Bay) and 4 others

Ebac Northern League Division 2

Updated: 14/09/2013

Previous Results

Leading Goalscorers

Wedneday 11/09/2013 North Shields 2-2 Northallerton Town

14 Jonathan Wright (Heaton Stannington)

Stokesley Sports Club 3-0 Brandon United Willington 1-2 Heaton Stannington

12 Adam Johnston (Seaham Red Star)

Tuesday 10/09/2013 Darlington RA 2-0 Chester-le-Street South Shields 2-1 Birtley Town Tow Law Town 3-0 Washington Whickham 4-1 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Whitehaven 1-0 Esh Winning

9 Gareth Bainbridge (North Shields) Daniel Smart (North Shields)

Norton & Stockton Ancients 3-3 West Allotment Celtic

8 Keith Douglas (North Shields)

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