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F.A Vase 1st Qualifying Round Replay Alnwick Town v Billingham Synthonia Tuesday 8th September 2015, 19:45 KO
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Index Club Officials
Welcome to St James’ Park
President
Alnwick Town Association Football Club St James’ Park, Weavers Way Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1BG
The Duke of Northumberland
Vice President
Norman Laidler
Chairman Secretary
Tel: 01665 603162 Website: www.alnwicktownfc.co.uk E-Mail: info@alnwicktownfc.co.uk
Assistant Secretary
Page Index
Tom McKie Cyril Cox
Brian Ellis
Treasurer
Stuart Cairns
Commercial Manager Alan Lingwood
1st Team Manager Jon Egen
Reserve Team Manager Alan McFall
Club Physio
David Ross & Joanne Chisholm
Groundsman Ian Hogg
Gatemen
Dave Knapp & David Turnbull
Programme / Website Editor Michael Cook
Page 1: Index Page 2: Gift of the Gaffer’s Gab Page 3: Match Sponsors Page 4: Pitch Sponsors Page 5: Commercial Corner Page 6-7: Club History Page 8-10: Player Profiles Page 11: Player Stats Page 12-13: Matchday Info Page 14-15: Opposition Info Page 16: Record Against Opposition Page 17: Previous Encounter Page 18-19: Fixtures Page 20: Division 1 Page 21: Division 2 Page 22-23: Noticeboard Page 24: Stats
Welcome to St James’ Park for this quickly arranged F.A Vase replay (and programme) with Billingham Synthonia. It was almost, almost a different story on Saturday, but a stoppage-time equaliser for the home side got them a replay they probably deserved on chances created. The Billingham keeper was injured in the warm-up on Saturday and an ambulance required to attend. We hope the injury isn’t too serious as it’s never nice to see an ambulance called. Thanks to Lock-Fix Northumberland, match sponsors for the 3rd time this season. Always nice to have sponsors support. Cheers, Cook
Gift of the Gaffer’s Gab
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If we have a game tonight like we did on Saturday, then we better all take tomorrow off work as it's going to be a long one! Billingham, like ourselves, gave everything during the game and either team could have been facing Morpeth as they had possession but we had chances. This column is sponsored by:
Tonight sees Ross Moore and Josh Briggs (both from Belford) make full debuts, plus Josh Willis will make his too. Enjoy the game tonight. Jon
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Pitch Sponsors
For just £2.50 a section, you can contribute to the club by sponsoring a section of the St James’ Park pitch for the 2015/2016 season. Filling all sections will raise £210 for the club, enough to cover all printing costs for the programme this season. To get involved, please get in touch.
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Christopher Hall Alan Burn
Anthony Carss
Paul Eke
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Commercial Corner
Pitchside Advertising Board - £150 a season Pitchside advertising boards at St James' Park are a quick and easy way to get your business noticed. They are seen by players, officials and supporters at the ground, and with local photographers, there is a good chance of your board being in the background of the local newspapers or on social media. Advertising boards are 8x2 feet in size. Match Sponsor - £50 a game Your business will be advertised in our matchday programme, on Facebook, on Twitter, the club website and in the Northumberland Gazette match report. You will also be given two complimentary tickets to the match with half-time refreshments and a free programme. Ball Sponsor - £25 a game Your business will be advertised in our matchday programme, on Facebook, on Twitter, the club website and in the Northumberland Gazette match report. You will also be given a complimentary ticket to the match with half-time refreshments and a free programme. Player Sponsor - £10 a player Sponsor a player for the 2015/2016 for just £10. You will be noted in the matchday programme, Facebook, Twitter and the club website.
For more information, or to get involved with our sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail info@alnwicktownfc.co.uk or speak to a committee member.
Club History
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. It is believed that the club played in red shirts with thin black hoops, black shorts and black socks. In 1900 the club moved to our current home, St James’ Park. The club’s name was also 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 tier of the football pyramid 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 after 2 seasons in 1990/91. The club remained in the Northern League 2nd Division until the 2006-07 season, when failing to meet ground criteria and lack of funds resulted in relegation back 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.
Club History
The club now faces its 5th straight season in the Northern League, looking to build on the 2014-15 season points total of 50, their highest since returning from the Northern Alliance. But it was almost a different story. The 2012-13 season saw the club complete the ‘Great Escape’ on the final day of the season, which was also the club’s 1000th game in the Northern League. A 5-2 victory at St James’ Park against Washington secured Northern League status for the club. Jon Colley scored a hat-trick to complete a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for the club. The 2014-15 season saw the club reach the 2nd Round of the F.A Vase for the first time since the 1975-76 season. Sadly, a 4-5 defeat at home to St Helens Town in extra time ended the Wembley dream for another year. In 2015-16 we look forward to another positive year, with a new management team in place and fresh ideas for the future. Club Honours Aged Miners Homes Cup Winners: 1936/37 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 Amateur Cup Winners: 1971-72 Northumberland Senior Benevolent Bowl Winners: 1986/87, 2009/10 Northumberland Senior Cup Runners-Up: 1961/62 Northern Alliance 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, 2014-15)
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Player Profiles Baker, Robert - Sponsor: Tyneside Wombles Position: Left Back / Left Midfield Former Clubs: Brief Info: New signing for the 2015/2016 season, looks to be a promising player. Position: Centre Midfield Former Clubs: Monkseaton Academy Brief Info: A talent, looks composed on the ball in pre-season. Bright future ahead.
Briggs, Joshua - Available to Sponsor Brooks, Callum - Sponsor: 472 Tenerife Position: Goalkeeper Former Clubs: Alnwick Town Reserves Brief Info: First team debut against Esh Winning. Future number 1 long term. Position: Goalkeeper Former Clubs: Brief Info: Another new signing, competing for the number 1 shirt with Callum this season. Brown, Nathan - Sponsor: GB Groundworks & Garden Services Brown, Tony - Sponsor: Steve Hall Position: Centre Midfield Former Clubs: Felton, Shilbottle Brief Info: Captain, midfield magician, one of the longest serving players at the club. Position: Centre Defence / Midfield Former Clubs: Coldstream Brief Info: Back for his 2nd spell with the club following 1 appearance last term. Dixon, Jamie - Available to Sponsor Donohoe, Calum - Available to Sponsor Position: Left / Right Back Former Clubs: Brief Info: New signing this term to provide competition for the full-back positions. Position: Centre Defence / Full Back Former Clubs: Wallsend Boys Club Brief Info: Looking for an injury free season and to secure his place in the 1st team. Dundas, Lee - Sponsor: Alnwick Memories
Player Profiles
Egen, Kieran - Sponsor: Hotspur Residential Position: Centre Defence / Midfield Former Clubs: Ashington Colliers Brief Info: Back again, only this time he’s got his Dad to impress! Position: Centre Midfield Former Clubs: Shilbottle, Amble Brief Info: The summer’s big transfer, we’re looking forward to seeing Gairza this season. Gair, Ross - Sponsor: Bryan Murray Glass, Chris - Available to Sponsor Position: Centre Midfield / Forward Former Clubs: Bedlington Terriers Brief Info: Glackie was one of Jon’s first signings, a bright future with the club. Position: Left Back / Centre Midfield Former Clubs: Alnwick Town Juniors / Reserves Brief Info: Brief spell at Ashington last term. Welcome home Nippa. Best years still to come. Hogg, Kieran - Sponsor: Elite Floor Fitting Jackson, James - Sponsor: Peter Roper Position: Midfielder / Forward Former Clubs: Felton, Chester-le-Street Brief Info: Minnow’s back. Scorer of important goals in the Great Escape season. Character. Position: Defence / Midfield Former Clubs: Shilbottle, Felton Brief Info: Mr Versatile, can play anywhere in defence on midfield. Longest serving player? Lowes, Danny - Sponsor: Hotspur 1364 Macpherson, Tom - Sponsor: Hotspur 1364 Position: Centre Defence Former Clubs: Wallington Brief Info: Tom has been an ever present since our return to the Northern League. Reliable. Position: Forward Former Clubs: Ashington, New Hartley Juniors Brief Info: Brad’s back, and has been in good form in pre-season. Hat-trick v Esh Winning. McClelland, Brad - Sponsor: Alyn Brewis Cars
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Player Profiles Moore, Ross - Sponsor: Gilbert Birdsall LTD Position: Winger Former Clubs: Whitley Bay A, Belford Brief Info: New signing this season from Belford. Young, promising midfielder. Position: Centre Midfield Former Clubs: Brief Info: New signing, who is a dab hand when an emergency keeper is needed.
Paul Nisbet - Available to Sponsor Riddell, Darren - Sponsor: Alan Burn Position: Right Midfield Former Clubs: Amble, Ashington Colliers Brief Info: Daz has been an ever present on the wing since his move from the Colliers. Position: Centre Defence Former Clubs: Alnwick Town Juniors / Reserves Brief Info: Ross came on leaps and bounds last season, hoping to continue in same vain. Straughan, Ross - Sponsor: Blackshaws Garage Willis, Josh - Available to Sponsor Position: Centre Midfield Former Clubs: Ashington Colliers Brief Info: Looks a talent in pre-season, young Scholesy is one to keep an eye out for. Position: Centre Midfield Former Clubs: Ashington Colliers, Alnwick Town Brief Info: Kris is another returning player after a couple of seasons away. Willis, Kris - Available to Sponsor Adam Laidlaw - Available to Sponsor Position: Coach Current Clubs: Newcastle United Women Brief Info: Adam has joined with Jon this season as 1st team coach Position: Manager Former Clubs: Ashington Colliers Brief Info: Looking to build on what Derek Atwell left, has big plans for the club. Jon Egen - Sponsored by NU Heat
Player Stats Appearance Info
Player
L
BAKER, ROB
8
BRIGGS, JOSH
2
2
2
BROOKS, CALLUM
4
1
2
BROWN, NATHAN
4
BROWN, TONY
3
DIXON, JAMIE
2
DONOHOE, CALUM
LS
ULS
C
CS
Goal Info
UCS
TG
Y
0
0
1
2
3
0
1
4
1
0
1
4
0
0
1
3
0
0
4
1
2
4
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
7
0
0 0
1
2
1 1
T
TS
9
LG
DUNDAS, LEE
6
EGEN, KIERAN
4
2
1
5
2
GAIR, ROSS
6
1
1
7
1
1
GLASS, CHRIS
3
4
1
4
4
1
HOGG, KIERAN
5
2
5
3
JACKSON, JAMES
8
8
0
LOWES, DANNY
5
1
6
1
MACPHERSON, TOM
7
1
8
0
MCCLELLAND, BRAD
3
3
MILLAR, JORDAN
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3 0
1
1
1
2
0
3
3
2
0
1
0
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
6
2
0
8
1
0
0
0
0
5
1
0
8
1
WILLIS, JOSH WILLIS, KRIS
1 4
1
1
2
1
NISBET, PAUL
STRAUGHAN, ROSS
1
2
2
5
1
R
1
MOORE, ROSS
RIDDELL, DARREN
1
CG
Cards
1
1
1
Stats up to and including 05/09/2015 Billingham Synthonia away
Matchday Info BAKER, ROBERT BRIGGS, JOSH BROOKS, CALLUM BROWN, NATHAN BROWN, TONY DIXON, JAMIE DONOHOE, CALUM DUNDAS, LEE EGEN, KIERAN GAIR, ROSS
Alnwick Town AFC
GLASS, CHRIS HOGG, KIERAN JACKSON, JAMES LOWES, DANNY MACPHERSON, TOM MCCLELLAND, BRAD MILLER, JORDAN MOORE, ROSS NISBET, PAUL
Manager: Jon Egen Coach: Adam Laidlaw Physio: David Ross Joanne Chisholm
RIDDELL, DARREN STRAUGHAN, ROSS WILLIS, JOSH WILLIS, KRIS
Tuesday 8th September 2015 F.A.Vase 1st QR Replay
Matchday Info CRAGGS, GUY McLAREN, JACK POSKETT, BARRY CROSSMAN, JAMES DIXON, MATTHEW JONES, JASON ROWBOTHAM, DANIEL CLOUGH, ADAM BAYNES, STEVEN
Billingham Synthonia
ROWBOTHAM, JOSH BARTON, JAMIE CARTER, JOE GARTON, FOSTER
Manager: Conrad Hillerby Coach: Paul Campbell
HILLERBY, JOE HUGGINS, STEVEN OSMOND, MATTHEW ROBERTS, STEVEN TAYLOR, JOE CLARKE, JAMIE LAWTHER, CHRIS
Referee: Scott Henry Assistants: L May J Thompson
MAGOWAN, JAMES WOODHOUSE, MARTYN
Opposition Info
An introduction to 'The Synners' Billingham Synthonia F.C. is a football club based in Billingham, England. Members of the Ebac Northern League & established in 1923-24, they first contested the South Bank & District League, before joining the Teesside League. After the Second World War, Synthonia rejoined the Teesside League for a last term before joining the Northern League in 1945-46. The name 'Synthonia' comes from a contraction of an agricultural product manufactured by ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries); 'Synthetic Ammonia' (a fertiliser). ICI was a company which was the principal employer in Billingham for many years and encouraged its employees to partake in a number of different sports. The Synners were connected to ICI until the early 1990's when ICI sold off its Billingham operations. The clubs first ground was on the south side of Belasis Lane, part of ICI's original sporting complex. They moved across the road to their new Belasis Lane ground for the start of the Northern League campaign in 1945. A notable first in football occurred on this ground in 1952, when Synthonia took on an RAF Team in the first floodlit game in Northern England and the first Amateur team to play under lights. Before a crowd of 3,000, Synthonia won 8-4. They left the Belasis Lane ground to make way for a new ICI office block in 1958, moving to Central Avenue with a 2,000 capacity Cantilever Stand (the longest in the Country at the time) and a running track around the perimeter, the stadium opened on September 6th by Lord Derby. The first game against Bishop Auckland ended 2-2 with an attendance of 4,200, the club's highest. The stadium was also used for an international athletics meeting. The most famous Synner is Brian Clough, who appeared for the club in 1952-53 before going on National Service. Others include Aidan Davison, capped 3 times by Northern Ireland, who played for Synthonia during 87-88. Bernie Slaven, ex-Middlesbrough and Republic of Ireland striker, played for the club after his retirement from professional football, along with exMiddlesbrough and Northern Ireland winger Terry Cochrane. Another ex- Middlesbrough and Eire player, Curtis Fleming, played for Synthonia in 2006-07. The Post-War Years Synthonia played their first Northern League match on the 25th August 1945 with a 5-4 win away at Shildon. Scorers that day were G Hawes with a hat-trick, A Rhodes & H Wilson (Wilson is the 10th all-time Synners top goal-scorer with 114 goals). After coming third in their inaugural Northern League season & 'Dusty' Rhodes scoring a club record eight goals in a match at South Bank on Christmas Day 1945, Synners went on to become runner-up on three occasions; 49-50, 50-51, 51-52. In 50-51 Billingham didn’t concede a home league goal all season, keeper Harry Armstrong preserving the record in a 3-0 win over Bishop Auckland in the last game of the season. The record stands to this day. A first trophy as Northern Leaguers came in 51-52, winning the Northern League Challenge Cup Captained by Irving Johnstone. A 'Biffer' Smith goal saw a 1-1 draw with Tow Law, in the replay Wally Buffham scored the only goal in a 1-0 win. Buffham went on to score 106 goals for the club. A first league title came in 56-57, Bill McQuarrie (5th in the all-time goal-scorers with 138 goals) being top scorer with 39 goals in all competitions. Billingham also boasted FA Cup runs which saw them face Football League sides in the 1st Round proper on four occasions before the 60's; Crewe Alexandra in 48-49, Stockport County in 49-50, Scunthorpe in 51-52 and Carlisle United in 56-57, as well as Boston United 57-58. The 1960's and 70's Synthonia continued to make an impact in the FA Cup, reaching the 4th Qualifying Round on three occasions in 66-67, 72-73 and 78-79. Although being Durham FA affiliated, they competed and fared well in the North Riding Senior Cup for a number of years; winners in 66-67, 71-72 and 78-79 as well as being runners-up in 69-70, 70-71 and 72-73. This period also saw the introduction of the holders of the club's two main records; Tony Hetherington (64-79) is the club's top goal-scorer with 243 goals including a club record of 51 goals in 71-72. Andy Harbron (77-96), made his debut in a 4-3 win at Shildon on November 19th 1977 and is the club's top appearance maker with 648, scoring 76 goals. Also into the Synners fold came goalkeeper Eric Chamberlain (68-86) who amassed 454 appearances and John Alderson (73-86) who featured 434 times. Peter Cook (76-87) netted 156 goals, and is the 4th all-time Synners top goal-scorer.
Opposition Info
The 1980's and 90's After being runners-up in the Durham Challenge Cup in 81-82, the club enjoyed a purple patch with a host of League and Cup success, despite being relegated to Division 2 in 85-86. Promoted back to Division 1 at the first attempt in 86-87, the 2nd Division title was claimed losing just one league game. The following 87-88 season saw League Cup success over Shildon with a 2-1 win in the Final; goals from Richie Allen (2nd highest all-time goal-scorer with 195 goals) and Neil Granycome. FA Cup success also returned to the club as they reached the 1st Round for a 6th time and a 'home' tie against Halifax Town at Hartlepool United's Victoria Ground. The Shaymen ran out 4-2 winners, but knew they'd been in a game. Synners' scorers that day were Allen and Martin Hewitt. The early 80's also saw the introduction of another 400+ appearance maker in David Parry (82-93, 417 appearances). The 88-89 season saw the 1st Division title claimed for a second time with the firepower of striker Allen and Charlie Butler (3rd Synners all-time goal scorer with 183 goals); the start of a formidable partnership. A first Durham Challenge Cup success was also obtained with a 4-1 win over neighbours Billingham Town in the final, goals from Granycome, a Butler brace and David Shearer. A third Northern League title was secured in 89-90 and a third Northern League Cup was also claimed in a 5-2 win over Whitby Town in the Final. Further FA Cup progression also ensued with a 1st Round tie away at Lincoln City where Synners narrowly missed out with a 1-0 defeat at Sincil Bank. This period also saw the emergence of three more 400+ Synthonia appearance makers with Barney Malone (1987-2008, 420 appearances), Glen Corkain (1989-2003, 443 appearances) & Sean O'Brien (1989-2002, 438 appearances) joining the Synners ranks. More success in the Durham Challenge Cup followed in 90-91 with a 1-0 win over Eppleton CW at the Victoria Ground, Hartlepool; Tony Lynch the goal scorer. Synthonia were runner-up in the league again in 92-93. The following 93-94 season Andy Fletcher (6th Synners all-time goal scorer with 125 goals) debuted as Synners reached the Quarter-Final of the FA Trophy in a run which included wins over Conference sides Kettering Town & Macclesfield Town. Billingham exited after taking Woking to a replay with Butler scoring in the first tie away. The home game saw a 2-1 reverse, Allen the scorer. The 93-94 season also saw the introduction of Dave O'Gorman (1993-2004, 461 appearances). Another Northern League runner-up came in 94-95. Tony Wood (9th Synners all-time goal scorer with 121 goals) debuted in the 95-96 season, the same season also saw the fourth of Synthonia's Northern League title's with a narrow 2 point gap ahead of Bedlington Terriers. A last game of the season 4-0 win over Dunston Federation gave Synners the points to be champions; goals coming from Paul Roberts, Mick Rowntree, O'Gorman and Fletcher. Two further runner-up spots in the league (96-97 & 97-98) came as the century came to a close. The 2000's to Present Lee Flanagan made his debut in 2001-02 and went on to score 124 times for the club (7th alltime scorer). The early part of the new millennium saw Billingham runners-up twice in the Durham Cup (02-03 & 05-06), runners-up in the League Cup (02-03) and a runners-up spot in the Northern League (04-05). This period also saw the latest player to join the 400+ appearance club; Michael Cater (02-12) making 403 appearances. Also making his debut was James Magowan (04-14), coming in at 8th in the scorers charts with 122 goals. The club's best FA Vase run came in the 2006-07 season, reaching the semi-finals only to lose out 5-4 on penalties against AFC Totton. The away leg saw Synners gain a 2-1 advantage with goals from Shaun Hope and Colin Iley. The return leg Totton won 2-1, before a crowd of over 2,300 at Central Avenue; David Wells scoring Billingham’s goal. Wells is also a 100+ goal-scorer with 109 club goals. More Durham Cup success followed; Synners winning the trophy in 08-09 with a 1-0 win over Northern Premier League side Durham City with a Magowan goal; the following 09-10 season retaining the trophy in a 2-0 win over Ryton, Danny Earl & Dan Newby the scorers. Synners record win of 11-0 was recorded on November 8th, 2014 in a Durham Challenge Cup 1st Round game at Seaton Carew, scorers were Michael Sweet (4), Kris Hughes (2) Bryan Stewart (2), Nathan Porritt, David Abel & Jack Bradbury. Synthonia were relegated for only their second time in the 2014/15 season.
Record Against Opposition Season
Home Team
Away Team
Result
Record Since 1982
1986 / 87
Alnwick Town
Billingham Synthonia
1-1
Alnwick Home Wins:
1989 / 90
Alnwick Town
Billingham Synthonia
2-2
0
1990 / 91
Alnwick Town
Billingham Synthonia
0-0
Season
Home Team
Away Team
Result
1986 / 87 Billingham Synthonia
Alnwick Town
0-0
1989 / 90 Billingham Synthonia
Alnwick Town
3-0
1990 / 91 Billingham Synthonia
Alnwick Town
3-2
2011 / 12 Billingham Synthonia
Alnwick Town
6-1
2015 / 16 Billingham Synthonia
Alnwick Town
2-2
Alnwick Away Wins: 0
Billingham Home Wins: 3
Billingham Away Wins:
Squad 2011 / 2012 Tie
Squad 2015 / 2016 Tie
1. Brian Brooks
1. Paul Nisbet
2. Bryan Murray (Y)
2. Danny Lowes (Y)
3. Kieran Hogg
3. Rob Baker
Alnwick Home Goals:
4. Mark Cockburn
4. Lee Dundas
3
5. Gary Patterson
5. Tom Macpherson
6. David Hills
6. Kieran Egen
7. Chris Moffet 1
7. Ross Gair
Alnwick Away Goals:
8. Tony Brown
8. Kris Willis (Y)
5
9. Ben Keenan
9. Jordan Miller (Y) 1
10. Jon Colley
10. Darren Riddell
11. Paul Hodge
11. Chris Glass 1
12. Marc Nixon (9)
12. Kieran Hogg (10) (Y)
14. Lee Dundas
13. Callum Brooks
15. Kris Willis
14. Ross Straughan (4)
16. Danny Lowes (6)
15. Josh Briggs (11) (Y)
17.Damien Baston (7)
16. Ross Moore
0
Billingham Home Goals: 14
Billingham Away Goals: 3
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Previous Encounter
Alnwick were denied in stoppage time of the 90 minutes, with Billingham Synthonia forcing a replay on Tuesday night at St James' Park. Billingham took an early lead, with deputising goalkeeper Nisbet lobbed in the first few minutes. Alnwick drew level though through Jordan Miller, who scored his 2nd goal in as many games to draw the sides level. BIllingham had chances and hit the woodwork on 3 different occasions, but couldn't get the ball in the net. Alnwick led a few minutes after half-time. Kieran Hogg got past the full-back, and his low, drilled in cross was guided home by Chris Glass for Alnwick's 2nd of the game. Chances came and went for both sides, Glass having the best for Alnwick but the keeper saved 1 on 1. It was in stoppage time when a Billingham effort managed to creep in at the far post. Extra time failed to find a winner, but the game provided plenty of injuries for both sides. The most serious occurred before the game, with the Billingham first choice keeper being injured in the warm-up and an ambulance was required. The club wish him a speedy recovery. Manager Jon Egen said, "We said to the lads before the game to make sure we didn't lose the game so to concede in the 92nd minute is not nice, but we weren't in it till the 2nd half so we'll go again Tuesday night. 3 more injuries though making 8 out at present is worrying, but we have a side good enough." Team: Nisbet P, Lowes D, Baker R, Dundas L, Macpherson T, Egen K, Gair R, Willis K, Miller J, Riddell D, Glass C. Subs: Hogg K (on for Riddell), Straughan R (on for Dundas L), Briggs J (on for Glass C). Unused: Brooks C, Moore R.
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Fixtures 2015/16
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Darlington Railway Athletic
Opponents
2-0
35
Brown N
Dundas L
Baker R
Briggs J
Macpherson T
Straughan R
Jackson J
H
Esh Winning
4-1
102
Brooks C
Dundas L
Baker R
Brown T
Macpherson T
Straughan R
Jackson J
H
Chester-le-Street Town
0-2
77
Brooks C
Lowes D
Baker R
Briggs J
Macpherson T (Y+Y)
Straughan R
Jackson J
18/08
A
Thornaby
1-0
32
Brown N
Dundas L
Baker R
Egen K
Macpherson T
Straughan R
Lowes D
22/08
H
Crook Town
2-1
84
Brown N
Dundas L
Baker R
Egen K
Macpherson T
Straughan R
Lowes D
25/08
H
South Shields
2-2
131
Brown N
Lowes D
Baker R (Y)
Egen K
Macpherson T 1
Straughan R
Riddell D
29/08
A
Billingham Town
0-3
Brooks C
Lowes D
Baker R
Gair R
Dundas L
Straughan R
Riddell D
31/08
A
Heaton Stannington
3-1
Brooks C (R)
Dundas L
Baker R
Dixon J
Macpherson T
Straughan R
Riddell D
05/09
A
Billingham Synthonia (FAV 1Q)
2-2
Nisbet P
Lowes D (Y)
Baker R
Dundas L
Macpherson T
Egen K
Gair R
08/09
H
Billingham Synthonia (FAV 1Q) R
10/09
A
Easington Colliery
12/09
H
Birtley Town
15/09
H
Tow Law Town
19/09
A
Billingham Synthonia
23/09
A
Bedlington Terriers (LC R1)
08/08
A
11/08 15/08
26/09
A
Whickham
03/10
H
Northallerton Town
10/10
A
Willington
17/10
H
Ryhope Colliery Welfare
24/10
A
Hebburn Town
31/10
H
Stokesley Sports Club
07/11
A
Brandon United
14/11
H
Team Northumbria
21/11
A
Chester-le-Street Town
28/11
H
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
05/12
A
Esh Winning
12/12
H
Thornaby
19/12
A
South Shields
26/12
H
Heaton Stannington
02/01
A
Birtley Town
09/01
H
Darlington Railway Athletic
16/01
A
Crook Town
23/01
H
Billingham Town
30/01
H
Easington Colliery
06/02
A
Tow Law Town
13/02
H
Billingham Synthonia
20/02
H
Whickham
27/02
A
Northallerton Town
05/03
H
Willington
12/03
A
Ryhope Colliery Welfare
19/03
H
Hebburn Town
26/03
A
Stokesley Sports Club
02/04
H
Brandon United
09/04
A
Team Northumbria
23/04
A
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
Score Att
78
Fixtures
8
9
10
11
12
13 / 17
14
15
16
Brown T
McClelland B
Gair R
Riddell D
Glass C (7)
Hogg K (9)
Lowes D (2)
Donohoe C
Dixon J
Egen K (Y)
McClelland B 3
Gair R
Riddell D
Glass C (11)
Hogg K (7) 1
Lowes D
Briggs J
Dixon J (8)
Brown T
McClelland B
Dixon J
Hogg K
Glass C (7)
Brown N
Riddell D (8)
Dundas L
Egen K (4) (Y)
Gair R
Jackson J
Glass C (Y)
Hogg K
Briggs J (2)
Brooks C
Willis K (10)
Willis J
Donohoe C (11)
Willis K
Jackson J 1
Gair R 1
Hogg K
Riddell D (7)
Brooks C
Briggs J
Glass C (4)
Dixon J (2)
Willis K (Y)
Jackson J
Gair R
Hogg K 1
Glass C
Brooks C (1)
Dixon J (4)
Moore R (9)
Dundas L
Willis K
Jackson J 2
Glass C 1
Hogg K
Dixon J (10)
-
Moore R (7)
Egen K (8)
Brown T
Willis K
Miller J 1
Glass C
Jackson J
Moore R
-
Nisbet P (11)
Gair R (10)
Briggs J (4)
Willis K (Y)
Miller J 1 (Y)
Riddell D
Glass C 1
Hogg K (10) (Y)
Brooks C
Straughan R (4)
Briggs J (11) (Y)
Moore R
Division 1 Ebac Northern League Division One 2015-16 - As of 07.09.2015 Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
F
A
GD
Pts
1
Shildon
7
6
0
1
27
5
22
18
2
Morpeth Town
6
4
2
0
12
5
7
14
3
Washington
5
4
1
0
13
7
6
13
4
Guisborough Town
5
4
0
1
13
6
7
12
5
Dunston UTS
6
3
2
1
13
1
12
11
6
Penrith
7
3
2
2
14
11
3
11
7
Marske United
5
3
1
1
10
6
4
10
8
Durham City
7
3
1
3
16
13
3
10
9
Newton Aycliffe
6
3
1
2
11
9
2
10
10
North Shields
6
2
2
2
12
9
3
8
11
Jarrow Roofing BCA
6
2
2
2
19
17
2
8
12
Ashington
6
2
2
2
9
7
2
8
13
Consett
6
2
2
2
12
11
1
8
14
Sunderland RCA
7
2
1
4
14
21
-7
7
15
Bishop Auckland
6
2
0
4
8
13
-5
6
16
West Allotment Celtic
7
2
0
5
10
25
-15
6
17
Newcastle Benfield
5
1
2
2
10
12
-2
5
18
Seaham Red Star
6
1
2
3
7
12
-5
5
19
Norton & Stockton Ancients
7
1
2
4
6
18
-12
5
20
Whitley Bay
4
1
1
2
6
5
1
4
21
Bedlington Terriers
7
1
1
5
4
22
-18
4
22
West Auckland Town
5
0
1
4
3
14
-11
1
FA Vase Results
FA Vase Results
Billingham Synthonia
2-2
Alnwick Town (AET)
Penrith
1-2
Bridlington Town
Birtley Town
0-5
Chester-le-Street
Ryhope CW
1-4
Darlington RA
Brandon United
2-7
Washington
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
1-2
Yorkshire Amateur
Crook Town
0-2
West Auckland Town
Seaham Red Star
3-1
Billingham Town
Durham City
3-1
Northallerton Town
Silsden
3-1
Thornaby
Eccleshill United
2-4
Heaton Stannington
Thackley
0-0
Whickham (AET)
Esh Winning
2-3
Hall Road Rangers (AET)
Willington
2-6
Whitley Bay
Hebburn Town
4-1
Knaresborough Town
Liversedge
1-4
Team Northumbria
Division 2 Results
Morpeth Town
4-1
Padiham
South Shields
1-2
Easington Colliery
Norton & Stockton Ancients
2-1
Pickering Town
Stokesley Sports Club
0-4
Tow Law Town
Division 2 Ebac Northern League Division Two 2015-16 - As of 07.09.2015
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
F
A
GD
Pts
1
Chester-Le-Street
8
5
2
1
22
11
11
17
2
South Shields
8
5
1
2
21
11
10
16
3
Whickham
7
5
1
1
14
9
5
16
4
Darlington RA
8
5
1
2
12
14
-2
16
5
Team Northumbria
7
4
2
1
24
5
19
14
6
Easington Colliery
8
4
1
3
20
12
8
13
7
Northallerton Town
8
4
1
3
21
15
6
13
8
Thornaby
6
3
3
0
11
7
4
12
9
Hebburn Town
7
3
2
2
13
7
6
11
10
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
8
3
2
3
18
14
4
11
11
Tow Law Town
9
3
2
4
15
20
-5
11
12
Heaton Stannington
6
3
1
2
13
10
3
10
13
Alnwick Town
8
3
1
4
12
12
0
10
14
Brandon United
7
3
1
3
16
18
-2
10
15
Ryhope CW
5
3
0
2
15
14
1
9
16
Willington
8
2
2
4
11
20
-9
8
17
Billingham Synthonia
5
2
1
2
4
4
0
7
18
Billingham Town
7
2
1
4
10
13
-3
7
19
Crook Town
6
2
0
4
6
8
-2
6
20
Birtley Town
7
1
1
5
15
21
-6
4
21
Esh Winning
7
1
0
6
6
21
-15
3
22
Stokesley Sports Club
8
0
0
8
9
42
-33
0
Midweek Fixtures F.A Vase Replays:
Weekend Fixtures Alnwick Town
v
Birtley Town
Alnwick Town
V
Billingham Synthonia
Billingham Town
v
Whickham
Whickham
V
Thackley
Crook Town
v
Northallerton Town
Darlington RA
v
Willington
Billingham Town
V
Darlington RA
Easington Colliery
v
Hebburn Town
Chester-le-Street
V
Ryhope CW
Esh Winning
v
Team Northumbria
Tow Law Town
V
Heaton Stannington
Heaton Stannington
v
Billingham Synthonia
Brandon United
V
Stokesley Sports Club
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
v
Chester-le-Street
Crook Town
V
Birtley Town
South Shields
v
Stokesley Sports Club
Esh Winning
V
Northallerton Town
Thornaby
v
Brandon United
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
V
Willington
Tow Law Town
v
Ryhope CW
2nd Division Fixtures:
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Stats
92
minute of Billingham’s equaliser on Saturday.
Number of goals brad mcclelland has scored in the f.a vase.
15
3
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Number of English pounds for an adult season ticket, still available to buy.
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