Alnwick Town v Willington 19 02 2014 by Alnwick Town AFC

ALNWICK TOWN A.F.C

ST JAMES’ PARK

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Ebac Northern League Division 2 Alnwick Town v Willington Wednesday 19th February 2014, 19:45

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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: Willington Squad List Page 12: Willington Info Page 13: Willington 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 WILLINGTON. 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 What a win last Tuesday night. A massive 3 points for everyone at the club and it was thoroughly deserved. Scoring 5 is never easy. To think that we could have scored even more as well just showed how much we dominated the game. Well done to Tom Vickers who got the club’s first hat-trick of the season. A poacher if ever I saw one. A combined distance of around 10 yards for his 3 goals. Right place, right time.. I know of plenty professional footballers that made careers of scoring tap-ins every week. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Tonight we welcome Willington back to St James’ Park, their first visits since the final game of the 2005-06 season. Earlier in the season, we came away with a point in a bit of a tasty encounter. Willington had a bit of a slow start, and then went on a run of wins we can only wish for, dragging themselves away from danger, and all but securing their Northern League status already for the season. --------------------------------------------------------------------------The weather has been causing enough problems up here to the fixture lists, but it could be worse.. The Isthmian League has seen over 500 postponements so far this season due to the floods. I can remember we lost about 3 months of home games when Alnwick bore the brunt of the snow a few years ago and it wasn’t nice. Many non-league clubs have been exploring the options of artificial surfaces to help beat the weather, but there is a massive financial cost to this. After the initial cost, there is also the upkeep of the surface, and worse still, it will have to be replaced as they don’t last forever. Consett and Durham City are the only 2 clubs in the Northern League with 3G surfaces at this moment in time. Who knows, in the future at a new ground we could follow suit. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Congratulations to The Stephen Carey Fund who are the winners of this years Jam Jar Army vote. Personally, I couldn’t think of a more deserving winner and I hope that they can reach their goals that they set. I have no doubt that in the Stephen Carey Cup that will be held in the pre-season at St James’ Park there will be jam jars ready to fill at the ground. Best of luck to them from everyone at 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.

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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.

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TONY BROWN MIDFIELDER

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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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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

AUGUST 10

WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC

0-4

MULLEN D

MAKIN A

LOWES J

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

HILLS D

RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION

1-2

MULLEN D

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

HILLS D

MURRAY B

BROWN T BROWN T 1

WASHINGTON

1-2

MULLEN D

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T 1

MURRAY B

ELLIOTT K (Y)

NORTHALLERTON TOWN

1-0

105

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

MACPHERSON T

LOWES D

ELLIOTT K

HOGG K

THORNABY

2-2

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

MACPHERSON T

HILLS D

ELLIOTT K

HOGG K (Y)

HEATON STANNINGTON

0-2

126

MULLEN D

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

HILLS D

ELLIOTT K

KIDD C

WILLINGTON

1-1

MULLEN D

HILLS D (Y)

MACPHERSON T (Y)

MURRAY P

ELLIOTT K

MAKIN A

SEPTEMBER 4

BRANDON UNITED

1-4

MULLEN D

HILLS D

MACPHERSON T

LOWES D

ELLIOTT K

MAKIN A 1

ALBION SPORTS (FAV 1QR)

2-3

129

MULLEN D

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

ARMSTRONG L 1

ELLIOTT K

MAKIN A

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS

4-1

MULLEN D

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

ARMSTRONG L

KIDD C

MAKIN A

SEAHAM RED STAR

2-6

MULLEN D

LOWES D (Y)

HILLS D

ARMSTRONG L (Y)

KIDD C

MAKIN A (Y)

TOW LAW TOWN

2-3

MULLEN D

MAKIN A

MURRAY B 1

MACPHERSON T

LOWES D

KIDD C

OCTOBER 5

CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN

3-1

MULLEN D

MURRAY B (Y)

MACPHERSON T (Y)

LOWES D

ELLIOTT K

MAKIN A

WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC (NSC 1R)

1-2

111

MULLEN D

MAKIN A

MACPHERSON T

MURRAY B (Y)

HILLS D

ELLIOTT K

STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB

2-1

MULLEN D

MAKIN A

HILLS D

ELLIOTT K

MURRAY B

MACPHERSON T (Y)

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS (EAMC)

0-1

MULLEN D

LOWES D

HILLS D

ELLIOTT K

MURRAY B (Y)

MACPHERSON T

TOW LAW TOWN

3-1

MULLEN D

MAKIN A

HILLS D

ELLIOTT K (Y)

MURRAY B (Y)

MACPHERSON T

WHICKHAM

3-0

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

MAKIN A

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

HOGG K

NOVEMBER 2

SOUTH SHIELDS

1-1

MULLEN D

MAKIN A

HOGG K

MURRAY B

MACPHERSON T

ELLIOTT K

ESH WINNING

2-2

MULLEN D

LOWES D

HOGG K

MURRAY B

MACPHERSON T

ELLIOTT K

JARROW ROOFING BCA

3-4

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

HOGG K (Y)

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T 2

ELLIOTT K

DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC

1-0

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

HOGG K

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

ELLIOTT K

WHITLEY BAY (NSC QF)

3-7

160

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

HILLS D

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

ELLIOTT K

WHITEHAVEN AMATEURS

4-2

MULLEN D

MAKIN A (Y)

HILLS D

MURRAY B (Y/Y)

MACPHERSON T

ELLIOTT K

NORTH SHIELDS (LC 2R)

1-3

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

HILLS D

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

ELLIOTT K

BIRTLEY TOWN

5-2

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

HOGG K

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

ELLIOTT K 1

DECEMBER 7

RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION

3-0

MULLEN D

HILLS D

HOGG K

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

DOUGLAS K 1

NORTHALLERTON TOWN

1-4

MULLEN D (Y)

MURRAY B

HOGG K

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

ELLIOTT K (Y)

JARROW ROOFING BCA

3-0

MULLEN D

MAKIN A

HOGG K

MURRAY B

MACPHERSON T

ELLIOTT K

OPPONENTS

SCORE

ATT

ELLIOTT K (R)

2014 H/A

JANUARY

WASHINGTON

1-4

MULLEN D

MAKIN A

HOGG K

MURRAY B (Y)

MACPHERSON T

WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC

5-3

134

MULLEN D

MURRAY B

HOGG K

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T 1

ELLIOTT K

THORNABY

1-3

MULLEN D

LOWES D

HOGG K

STRAUGHAN R

MACPHERSON T

MURRAY B

BROOKS B

MBIAVANGA

HOGG K (Y)

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

MCMULLEN S

MULLEN D

MBIAVANGA

HOGG K (Y)

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

DOUGLAS K (Y) 2

FEBRUARY 8

SEAHAM RED STAR

5-0

BRANDON UNITED

5-1

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS

POST

WILLINGTON

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

TBC H

NORTH SHIELDS

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

MURRAY B

ELLIOTT K

MAKIN A

HOGG K

MAKIN A

BROWN T 1

13 / 17

JACKSON J

HOGG K

ROBINSON M

JACKSON J 2

ROBINSON M

MAKIN A

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

BROWN T

HOGG K

HOGG S

JACKSON J

LOWES J

ROBINSON M (5)

BROOKS B

BROWN T

HOGG K

HOGG S 1

JACKSON J

LOWES J

MURRAY P (6)

BROWN T

HOGG K

HOGG S 2

JACKSON J

LOWES J (Y)

TRUSCOTT T

BROOKS B

BROWN T 1

HOGG K

JACKSON J

HOGG S

MURRAY P

JOBSON A (11)

BROOKS B

BROWN T

HOGG K

JACKSON J 1

SULLIVAN S

LOWES J

TRUSCOTT T (10)

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

STRAUGHAN R

BROOKS B

LOWES D 1

HOGG K

COLLINS K

BROWN T

LOWES J

STRAUGHAN R (10)

BROOKS B

JACKSON J (11)

JACKSON J

BROWN T

SULLIVAN S

COLLINS K

LOWES J

STRAUGHAN R (10)

TRUSCOTT T 1

BROWN T

JACKSON J

COLLINS K (Y)

HOGG S

LOWES J (7)

MAKIN A

BROWN T

VICKERS T

DOUGLAS K 2

HOGG S (Y/Y)

JACKSON J

BROOKS B

COLLINS K

HILLS D

LOWES J (7)

MAKIN A

BROWN T

KENNEDY D

DOUGLAS K 1

LOWES J

HILLS D

BROOKS B

VICKERS T (7)

JACKSON J (11)

COLLINS K

KENNEDY D (Y)

BROWN T

VICKERS T

DOUGLAS K 1

LOWES J

JACKSON J (7)

BROOKS B

MAKIN A

SULLIVAN S (11)

HILLS D

MAKIN A

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)

BROOKS B

MURRAY P (10) ARMSTRONG L (2) HILLS D

KIDD C (11)

TRUSCOTT T

MURRAY B (3)

MURRAY P HILLS D

MURRAY B (6)

ELLIOTT K

JOBSON A (11)

ELLIOTT K (6)

HILLS D

HILLS D (3)

JOBSON A

MURRAY P (11)

SULLIVAN S (11)

KIDDELL A (7)

STRAUGHAN R

COLLINS K (2)

JOBSON A

COLLINS K (11)

MAKIN A (10)

KIDDELL A

TRUSCOTT T

HILLS D (3)

MURRAY P (7)

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)

13 / 17

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

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 JAKE LOWES JAMES JACKSON KEITH DOUGLAS KENNY COLLINS

KEVIN ELLIOTT KIERAN HOGG LEE DUNDAS

Match Officials

PETER MURRAY

Referee: TBC Assistant: TBC Assistant: TBC

ROSS STRAUGHAN SCOTT MCMULLEN STEPHEN HOGG TOM MACPHERSON (C) TOM VICKERS TONY BROWN

Wednesday 19th February 2014 19:45

WILLINGTON

DAVID MOFFAT

KYLE ETHERINGTON BEN COLLINSON GRAHAM LAZONBY MICHAEL WESTON COREY NICHOLSON AIDEN GOODEY STEVE HOWE

LEE NEWBY JAKE CAIRNS ADAM COMBY DANNY LEE LIAM WHITWORTH JAMES SEYMOUR JASON WHITE

CHRIS HARDY

Manager: Rob Lee Coaches: Nigel Lee & Jimmy Lee Physio: Paul Goldsborough 1st Choice Colours: Blue and White Stripes Blue Shorts Blue Socks

JAMIE RUSSELL REECE MARSHALL ADAM SAKR Random Stat: Tom Vickers’ hat-trick against Brandon United was Alnwick Town’s first since the final game of the 2012-13 season against Washington (Jon Colley).

Our Visitors… Willington Willington is a former pit town whose colliery closed down in 1967, it is situated seven miles south-west of Durham city on the A690 road towards Crook. Willington Temperance were formed in 1906, originating from the Temperance Club in the town, playing in the Auckland and District League. In 1911 the club dropped their surname and moved from their West End ground, purchasing land from Lord Boyne on Hall Lane, where they immediately spent £200 on levelling, draining and relaying the pitch. This was the same year the club switched to the Northern League, where they played for the next 94 years, becoming league champions on three occasions in 1913-14, 1926-27 and 1929-30. The club also won the League Cup eight times, but their greatest cup success came in the FA Amateur Cup. In 1939 the club reached the final, their opponents were the all conquering Bishop Auckland, after being the better side in a goalless ninety minutes, they lost out in extra time, eventually succumbing to three unanswered goals in front of 20,200 at Roker Park. In 1950 they reached the final for a second time in a repeat of the final eleven years earlier, Bishops were making their 13th final appearance and it proved unlucky for them, as Willington walloped their County Durham neighbours 4-0, in front of 88,000 at Wembley Stadium. On 24/11/1973 Willington held Blackburn Rovers to a goalless draw in the first round of the FA Cup before being beaten 6 – 1 in the replay. From 1972 – 1976 the club performed well in the Northern League finishing 2 nd once, third twice and fourth once. The Northern League formed a Second Division in 1982-83, in that season the club finished bottom of the new top division, they then spent their remaining life in the Northern League amongst its second tier. The club ran into trouble off the field in December 1996, being very close to folding after running into a variety of problems, resulting in team manager Malcolm Smith taking over the reigns as acting chairman and a new administration put together, who worked hard and kept the club afloat. On the field things didn’t improve either, the side struggled at the foot of the Second Division, then after finishing bottom in 2004-05, the club stepped down to the Wearside League, being replaced by Darlington RA . The 2008/9 season started very badly with only one point from the first 17 games. New management turned things around gaining 22 points from the next 19 games lifting the club off the bottom of the league before last day results conspired to put the club bottom on goal difference. In the 2009/10 season the club struggled again on the field finishing bottom of the Wearside League, but with Rob and Jimmy Lee at the helm in 2010/11 the club reached their first cup final since 1975 and a mid table finish in the league. The 2011/12 resulted in a fifth place finish and in 2012/13 Willington were runners up in the Shipowners Cup and the Wearside League paving the way for

Our Visitors… Willington PLAYERS David Moffat – goalkeeper – brother of West Auckland striker Mattie – very consistent – last season’s players’ player. Lee Newby – versatile defender with Northern League experience at Esh Winning and Northallerton Town Ben Collinson – full back/midfield – played previously at Willington in the Wearside League Graham Lazonby – defender – team captain – versatile defender can play full back, sweeper or orthodox centre half. Michael Weston – central defender – strong defender starting his fifth season at the club Stephen Howe – central defender – previous Northern League experience with Willington & Crook Corey Nicholson – full back – debuted last season as an 18 year old – regular starter this season

Aiden Goodey – full back – Under 18 last year making several appearances in the Wearside League Jake Cairns – versatile player from Willington’s Under 18s – can play in the heart of defence or midfield Jason White – midfield – scored his fair share of goals last season – Northern League experience with Northallerton, Horden and Bishop Auckland. Danny Lee – midfield – returning to fitness after missing the second half of last season Adam Comby – midfield – signed from local football last season and scored a vital winning goal at Redcar James Seymour – midfield – consistent performer starting his fourth season at Willington this time round – also played for Murton and Willington last time in Northern League Liam Whitworth – midfield - signed this season from Durham Alliance Coundon & Leeholme Chris Hardy – forward – strong player ex Under 18 who scored his fair share of goals last season Adam Sakr – forward – last season’s leading scorer – ex Newcastle United trainee Reece Marshall – forward – staring his 3rd season at Willington after illness and injury problems MANAGER/COACHING STAFF Rob Lee – manager – in just over 3 seasons Rob has taken Willington from the bottom of the Wearside League to 2 cup finals, promotion to the Northern League and currently a mid table position in the 2 nd division. Paul Goldsborough – physio – also heavily involved in Willington youth football Nigel Lee – coach – son of manager Rob also involved in Willington youth football. Jimmy Lee – coach – brother of manager Rob. Jimmy has a vast experience of non league football having worked alongside managers such as Brian Newton and Harry Dunn at Bishop Auckland and Crook and at both Northern League and Northern Premier League level.

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