Alnwick Town v Brandon United 25/04/2015 by Alnwick Town AFC

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The History of Alnwick Town Association Football Club 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 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. The club have spent the past 3 seasons in the Northern League, in the process achieving grade G ground status, preserving the club’s position in the Northern League. This means that the club are able to compete in the F.A Vase and the Northumberland Senior Cup. With plans for a new sporting club in place for Alnwick’s junior and senior sides, the future is looking bright.

Alnwick Town Association Football Club - Honours List 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 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

Vice President Norman Laidler

St James’ Park, Weavers Way, Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1BG

Chairman Tom McKie

Matchday Programme Index

Club Officials President The Duke of Northumberland

Vice Chairman (Development), Club Secretary & Press Officer Cyril Cox Vice Chairman (Juniors) & Charter Standard Compliance David Middleton Vice Chairman Ian Hogg Treasurer Stuart Cairns Assistant Secretary Bryan Ellis Reserve Team Secretary Dan Skelton First Team Manager Derek Atwell Reserve Team Manager Andrew Atkinson Sports Therapist and Physio David Ross & Joanne Chisholm Groundsmen Ian Hogg & Des Lamb Caretaker Jimmy Lillico Programme / Website / Social Media Editor Michael Cook Commercial Manager Alan Lingwood Gatemen David Knapp and David Turnbull

Page 1: Club Officials, Address & Index Page 2: Welcome Notes Page 3: Chairman’s Notes Page 4: Today’s Sponsors Page 5: Sponsorship Opportunities Page 6 & 7: Alnwick Town Player Profiles Page 8 & 9: Alnwick Town Fixtures, Squads and Results Page 10 & 11: Matchday Squads Page 12: Alnwick Town Player Stats Page 13: Alnwick Town Reserves Info Page 14: Opposition Info Page 15: Previous Match Report Page 16: Northern League 1st Division Info Page 17: Northern League 2nd Divison Info Page 18: Alnwick Town Golf Day Advert Page 19: Club Noticeboard Page 20: Random Stats and Thank You

Programme Notes - The Editor The scene was set for a perfect send off for Clive last Friday night. Evening sun, lush green grass on the pitch, and his family all present. Sadly, the performance didn’t match the occasion, and it was a game we never really got into. You could argue that our opponents never really got going either. It had the feel of an end of season game, with nothing to play for. We do have things to play for though. A win today will move us on to 50 points. Our highest finishing total since returning from the Alliance is 49. We also have personal achievements to aim for. Shanka needs 1 more goal to be joint 4th highest scorer in the 2nd Division. A remarkable achievement for a player from our club. Tony Brown (if selected) will make his 150th start for the club in the Northern League today. Fan’s favourite, and this season installed as matchday captain. His game has adapted this season a bit following the retirement (sort of) of Muzza, and departure of Kev Elliott. Tony’s been stepping up when it comes to the more physical side of things, and can still ping one in from 30 yards. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Today’s opponents bid their farewell to the Northern League today. Only one side is to be relegated following Blyth Town’s withdrawl from promotion, and it looks likely that Easington will be making a return following relegation a couple of years ago. Relegation isn’t nice. We’ve been there before, and we got very lucky a couple of years ago thanks to Ryhope not meeting ground criteria.. On a personal level I’ve seen Sunderland relegated more times than I care to remember. Best of luck to Brandon next season in the Wearside League. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I would personally like to thank all of our programme sponsors this season. Without them, we couldn’t produce the programmes, it’s as simple as that. We made a healthy profit when you include sales, sponsorship, and savings by printing the programmes myself. We failed to make the top 10 again in the Northern League awards. I’ll need help from everyone next season to get us there. Fingers crossed. www.facebook.com/ alnwicktownafc Twitter: @alnwicktownafc

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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 BRANDON UNITED. Today’s Match Sponsor - Robson & Prescott Vets Today’s Ball Sponsor - Blackshaws 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. You can now enjoy hot food and drink in ‘The Tea Hut’, which is located behind the top goal. Extremely good value for money. 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, Mark Ryder Heating and Plumbing , Coast and Castle Estate Agents, and Sportsworld Alnwick. 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. Also the ‘472’ who turn up home and away to support the club. Finally a big thank you to those who have donated towards our new kit this season following a bit of a disaster! The support from the local community means a lot to the club. Please feel free to come into the clubhouse to enjoy a beverage or two! I hope you enjoy the match and have a safe journey home.

Tom McKie

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Pitch Sponsorship Pitch Sponsorship - £2.50 per section For just £2.50 you can sponsor a section of the St James’ Park pitch for the 2014/15 season. Sponsors are shown in every home programme on this page, whilst also appearing on a poster in the clubhouse, and online via our Twitter and Facebook pages. For more information please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com David Ross

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THE 472 - LOUD AND PROUD CDTenerife 472

Man Utd 472

Alnwick Mags 472

Walsall 472

Cyril & Cyndy Cox

Alnwick Amateur Boxing Club

Alan Burn

Davidson & Son Freddie Murray

Steve Hall Kayden Wheatley

North East Spurs

Ryley Hogg

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Alnwick Town AFC Squad Profiles - 2014/2015 Season

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Alnwick Town AFC Squad Profiles - 2014/2015 Season

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Midfielder: Tony Brown Alnwick Town’s midfield maestro, Tony has been the club’s leading scorer for the past 2 seasons. And he’s on the front cover of the programme.

Jon Egen

Midfielder: Darren Riddell ‘Barry’ (according to some of the 472) is in his first full season at the club, and has been a key player on the right of midfield with plenty of assists already this season.

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Midfielder: Brett Robertson Returning from injury, Brett is a tricky left midfielder who has the potential to cause any defence problems. Waiting for his chance.

Jon Egen

Midfielder: Kieren Egen New signing from Ashington, Kieran made his debut for the club away at Washington. Appears to like a yellow card or two.

Alnwick Memories

Midfielder / Forward: Jon Colley Hat-trick hero. The Great Escape. Jonny’s back, and already has a hat-trick against this season’s local rivals Heaton Stannington.

The Tea Hut

Forward: Stephen Hogg Hoggy is back from retirement again. Has been at the club since the Alliance days and knows where the back of the net is.

Tom McKie

Forward: Adam Shanks Back at the club and banging the goals in. One of the leagues’ leading scorers this term. Banned from Chisholms.

Alan Burn

Midfielder / Forward: Keith Douglas The experienced head on the pitch, Keith has years of Northern League experience behind him. Likes to talk to the referee from time to time.

‘Boycey’

Manager: Derek Atwell “He came from Amble Town… To stop us going down… Derek Atwell.. Wooahhhh… Derek Atwell… Wooahhh”

Alnwick Town Fixtures, Squads and Results 2014/15

Opponents

Score

Att

CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN

2-2

Mullen D

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Lowes D

Macpherson T

Elliott K Douglas K

09/08

12/08

WILLINGTON

2-1

Mullen D

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Lowes D

Macpherson T

16/08

ESH WINNING

1-5

Straker S

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Lowes D

Macpherson T

Elliott K

19/08

DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC

1-0

Straker S

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Lowes D

Macpherson T (Y)

Elliott K (Y)

23/08

WASHINGTON

2-4

Straker S

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Lowes D

Macpherson T (Y)

Douglas K

25/08

HEATON STANNINGTON

3-1

Mullen D

Mbiavanga G

Lowes D

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Elliott K

30/08

BILLINGHAM TOWN

4-3

Mullen D

Mbiavanga G

Murray B

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Elliott K

02/09

HEBBURN TOWN

1-5

Mullen D

Lowes D

Hogg K (Y)

Straughan R (R)

Macpherson T

Elliott K

06/09

SEAHAM RED STAR

4-8

Mullen D

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Elliott K

09/09

THORNABY

2-1

Straker S

Palmer D

Hogg K (Y)

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Elliott K

13/09

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS

8-0

Straker S

Palmer D

Hogg K (Y)

Elliott K (Y)(Y)

Straughan R

Macpherson T

16/09

TEAM NORTHUMBRIA

4-3

101

Mullen D

Palmer D

Mbiavanga G

Lowes D

Macpherson T

Elliott K

20/09

WHICKHAM

2-3

Mullen D

Lowes D

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Elliott K

23/09

JARROW ROOFING BCA (LCR1)

1-0

Straker S

Lowes D

Mbiavanga G (Y)

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Hogg K

27/09

RYHOPE COLLIERY WELFARE

3-1

Straker S

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K (Y)

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Gair R

04/10

PICKERING TOWN (FAV 2QR)

5-3

Straker S

Palmer D

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R (Y)

Macpherson T

Hogg K

07/10

HEATON STANNINGTON (NSC 1R)

5-3

Straker S

Palmer D

Hogg K

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Douglas K

11/10

BIRTLEY TOWN

1-2

Glasper L

Palmer D

Hogg K

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Douglas K

18/10

RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION

0-6

Glasper L

Palmer D

Hogg K

Dixon J

Lowes D

Douglas K

25/10

STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB

4-1

Shanks A

Douglas R

Mbiavanga G (Y)

Murray B (Y)

Straughan R

Hogg K

01/11

SOUTH SHIELDS

2-1

Straker S

Douglas R

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R

Lowes D

Hogg K

08/11

NORTHALLERTON TOWN

8-0

102

Straker S

Douglas R

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R

Lowes D

Douglas K

15/11

TOW LAW TOWN

6-1

Straker S

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Straughan R

Lowes D

Douglas K 1

18/11

WHITLEY BAY (NSC QF) (AET (4-4 FT))

6-4

150

Straker S

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K (Y)

Lowes D

Straughan R

Douglas K (Y)

22/11

ST HELENS TOWN (FAV 2R) (AET (4-4 FT))

4-5

Straker S

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Straughan R

Lowes D (Y)

Douglas K

25/11

BIRTLEY TOWN (EAMC 2R)

0-1

Hodgson R

Douglas R

Mbiavanga G (Y)

Straughan R

Lowes D

Loughborough J

29/11

ESH WINNING

4-4

Hodgson R

Douglas R

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R 1

Lowes D

Douglas K

06/12

WILLINGTON

6-1

Straker S

Hume R

Mbiavanga G

Macpherson T

Straughan R (Y)

Douglas K (Y)

13/12

DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC

2-3

Hodgson R

Douglas R

Hume R (Y)

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Atwell D

20/12

HEBBURN TOWN

3-0

Straker S (Y)

Douglas R

Hume R

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Loughborough J

27/12

HEATON STANNINGTON

2-0

Straker S

Lowes D

Palmer D

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Loughborough J

03/01

BILLINGHAM TOWN

4-1

106

Straker S

Lowes D

Palmer D

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Mbiavanga G

10/01

BRANDON UNITED

1-1

Straker S

Mbiavanga G

Lowes J

Palmer D

Macpherson T

Straughan R 1

17/01

WASHINGTON

3-2

Glasper L

Douglas R (Y)

Hume R

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Egen K

24/01

THORNABY

0-1

Glasper L

Loughborough J

Macpherson T

Straughan R

Hume R

Egen K (Y)

07/02

SEAHAM RED STAR

9-0

Glasper L (Y)

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K (Y)

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Egen K (Y)

14/02

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS

4-3

Glasper L

Lowes D

Lowes J

Egen K

Macpherson T (Y)

Hogg K

21/02

RYHOPE COLLIERY WELFARE

2-1

Glasper L

Lowes D

Lowes J

Egen K

Macpherson T

Hogg K

28/02

WHICKHAM

3-2

Glasper L

Lowes D 1

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Straughan R

Macpherson T

07/03

BIRTLEY TOWN

4-1

Glasper L

Lowes D

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R 1

Macpherson T

Egen K

14/03

RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION

2-2

GlasperL

Egen K

Mbiavanga G 1

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Hogg K

21/03

STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB

5-1

Straker S

Egen K

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R

Macpherson T 1

Hogg K

28/03

SOUTH SHIELDS

1-2

Straker S

Egen K

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Hogg K

30/3

TEAM NORTHUMBRIA

2-2

Straker S

Egen K 1

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Hogg K

04/04

NORTHALLERTON TOWN

1-2

Straker S

Egen K

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Hogg K

11/04

TOW LAW TOWN

1-3

Straker S

Dundas L

Mbiavanga G

Straughan R

Macpherson T

Hogg K

18/04

CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN

0-3

126

Straker S

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Straughan R

Lowes D

Egen K

25/04

BRANDON UNITED

(Y)= Yellow Card, (R)= Red Card, (#)= Sub on for, #= Number of goals scored, FAV= FA Vase, NSC= Northumberland Senior Cup, EAMC= Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup, LC= League Cup

13 / 17

Douglas K

Brown T 1

Shanks A 1

McClelland B

Colley J

Hogg S (10) (Y)

STRAUGHAN R (11)

Atwell D

Robertson B Robertson B

Colley J

Brown T 1

Shanks A 1

McClelland B

Hogg S

Straughan R (4)

Straker S (1)

Murray B

Atwell D

Douglas K 1

Brown T

Shanks S 3

McClelland B 1

Hogg S

Straughan R (4)

Mullen D

Robertson B

Murray B (7)

Atwell D

Douglas K

Brown T

Shanks A

McClelland B

Hogg S

Straughan R

Mullen D

Riddell D (11)

Robertson B

Colley J (10)

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A 1

McClelland B 1

Colley J (Y)

Straughan R

Mullen D (1)

Elliott K (11)

Hogg S (10)

Robertson B

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A (Y)

McClelland B

Douglas K 1

Robertson B (3)

Straker S

Murray B

Hogg K

Hogg S

Riddell D

Brown T

McClelland B 1

Douglas K 1

Robertson B 1

Hogg K (3)

Straker S

Hogg S (11) 1

Palmer D

Colley J (7)

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A

Douglas K 1 (Y)

Hogg S

Straker S

Colley J (7) (Y)

Palmer D (11)

Robertson B (8)

Lowes D 1

Douglas K

Shanks A 3

Colley J

Robertson B

Palmer D (2)

Straker S

McClelland B

Atwell D

Lowes D

Douglas K (Y)

Shanks A 1

Colley J

Robertson B

Mbiavanga G (11)

Mullen D

Atwell D

Riddell D

Mbiavanga G

Douglas K

Shanks A

Riddell D

Lowes D

Schiavetta D (8)

Mullen D

McClelland B (10)

Collins K (7)

Murray B

Riddell D (Y)

Hogg K

Shanks A 2

McClelland B 2

Graham C

Schiavetta D

Straker S

Douglas R (2)

Brown T (7)

Murray B

Riddell D 1

Brown T

Shanks A 1

McClelland B

Douglas K

Murray B (3)

Straker S

Palmer D

Atwell D

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A

McClelland B

Graham C

Douglas R

Mullen D

Douglas K (9)

Gair R (8)

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A

McClelland B 3

Colley J

Murray B

Mullen D

Douglas K (11)

Palmer D

Atwell D

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A 4

McClelland B 1

Colley J

Douglas K (3)

Mullen D

Elliott K (10)

Lowes D (11)

Murray B

Riddell D 1

Brown T 1

Shanks A

Lowes D

Colley J 3

Mbiavanga G

Atwell D

Murray B (6)

Douglas R (7)

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A

McClelland B

Colley J 2

Mbiavanga G

Atwell D

Douglas R (5)

Robertson B

Murray B

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A

McClelland B

Colley J

Brooks B

Riddell D

Brown T

Douglas K

McClelland B 1

Lowes D

Lowes J (11)

Palmer D (9)

Atwell D (3)

Colley J

Brown T

McClelland B 2

Collins K

Robertson B

Lowes J (11)

Douglas K (10)

Atwell D (7)

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A

McClelland B

Hogg K

Lowes J (3)

Colley J

Robertson B (6)

Atwell D

Hume R

Riddell D

Brown T 1

Shanks A 4

McClelland B

Colley J

Douglas R

Brooks B

Loughborough J (7)

Hume R (2) (Y)

Murray B (11)

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A 2

McClelland B 2

Colley J

Loughborough J (7)

Brooks B

Hume R

Douglas R (8)

Robertson B (11)

Riddell D

Brown T 2

Shanks A

McClelland B 2

Colley J

Douglas R (3)

Atwell D

Hume R

Robertson B (6)

Hogg S (11)

Colley J

Brown T

Shanks A

McClelland B

Robertson B

Murray B (6)

Brooks B

Hume R

Douglas K

Riddell D (10)

Riddell D

Brown T 1

Shanks A 1

McClelland B (Y)

Colley J

Hume R (5)

Straker S

Robertson B (10)

Palmer D

Macpherson T

Colley J

Brown T

Shanks A 1

McClelland B

Riddell D

Robertson B (9)

Lowes D

Palmer D (3)

Palmer D

Brown T

Shanks A

Hogg S 1

Colley J 1 (Y)

Murray B

Straker S

Douglas K (6)

Mbiavanga G (7)

Riddell D

Colley J

Brown T

Shanks A

Hogg S

Riddell D

Palmer D (6)

Mbiavanga G (7)

Lowes D (2)

Brown T 1

Douglas K

Shanks A

Hogg S 1

Riddell D

Collins K (9)

Brooks B

Murray B

Douglas R

Lowes J (11)

Brown T

Douglas R

Shanks A (Y)

Hogg S (Y)

Riddell D

Hume R (2)

Brooks B

Lowes J (3) 1

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A

Hogg S

Douglas K

Douglas R

Brooks B

Hume R

Loughborough J (3)

Lowes D

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A (Y)

Hogg S 2

Lowes J

Mbiavanga G (11)

Straker S

Palmer D

Lowes D (3)

Atwell D

Riddell D

Douglas K (Y)

Shanks A

Hogg S

Lowes J

Murray B (11)

Straker S

Atwell D

Brooks B

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A

Hogg S

Lowes J

Lowes D (11)

Straker S

Loughborough J

Atwell D

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A 2

Hogg S 1

Colley J 1

Straughan R

Straker S (R)

Douglas K

Mbiavanga G (7)

Murray B

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A 1

Hogg S

Mbiavanga G

Douglas K

Straker S

Loughborough J (7)

Straughan R (3)

Atwell D

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A

Hogg S 1

Colley J

Douglas K (11)

Brooks B

Loughborough J

Murray B

Schiavetta D

Brown T

Colley J 1

Douglas K 1

Hogg K 1

Murray B (7)

Atwell D

Collins K (10)

Schiavetta D

Brown T 1

Shanks A

Hogg S

Colley J

Riddell D (10)

Atwell D

Brooks B

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A 1

Hogg S 2

Colley J

Douglas K (7) 1

Brooks B

Lowes D (4)

Murray B (10)

Atwell D

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A 1

Hogg S 1

Colley J

Douglas K (10)

Schiavetta D (7)

Atwell D

Riddell D (Y)

Gair R

Shanks A 1

Hogg S

Colley J

Douglas K (11) (Y)

Brooks B

Schiavetta D

Lowes D (7)

Brooks L (10) Atwell D

Lowes D 1

Brown T

Shanks A

Hogg S

Colley J

Riddell D (6)

Brooks B

Murray B (11)

Douglas K (10)

Riddell D 1

Brown T

Shanks A

Collins K 1

Hogg S 1

Atwell D

Colley J

Egen K

Riddell D

Brown T

Shanks A

Hogg S

Colley J (Y)

Collins K (7)

Brooks B

Jackson J

Murray B

Atwell D

Ebac Northern League Division 2

Alnwick Town v Brandon United Alnwick Town AFC Squad Brian Brooks

Tom Macpherson

Tony Brown

Gloire Mbiavanga

Jon Colley

Bryan Murray

Keith Douglas

Darren Riddell

Kieran Egen

Brett Robertson

Kieran Hogg

Adam Shanks

Stephen Hogg

Sean Straker

Danny Lowes

Ross Straughan

Jake Lowes

Colours

Black and White Stripes

Manager Derek Atwell

Black Shorts

Assistant

Black Socks

Sports Therapists David Ross / Joanne Chisholm

Saturday 25th April 2015

Referee: C Chatten Assistants: E Culling D Quigley

Brandon United FC Squad Jeremy Allen

Ben Clarey

Rhys Antliff

Andrew Clarkson

Gary Askew

James Davidson

Jonathan Atkinson

Shaun Dixon

Mark Baitey

Seth Ejukwu

Jake Baker

James Ellis

Neil Bell

Brian Fairhurst

Richard Brown

Ryan Farley

Robson Brown

David Fort

Tom Callaghan

Vincent Gash

Joseph Calvert

Alan Golightly

Anthony Chapman

Alex Gomes

Colours

Manager

Red Shirts

Red Shorts

Assistant

Red Socks

Physio

Alnwick Town Player Stats Appearance Info Player

ULS

ATWELL, DEREK BROOKS, BRIAN BROOKS, LIAM BROWN, TONY COLLEY, JON COLLINS, KENNY DIXON, JAMIE DOUGLAS, KEITH DOUGLAS, RYAN DUNDAS, LEE EGEN, KIERAN ELLIOTT, KEVIN GAIR, ROSS GLASPER, LUC GRAHAM, CHRIS HODGSON, ROBERT HOGG, KIERAN HOGG, STEPHEN HUME, RIKKI

21 12

LOUGHBOROUGH, JAMES LOWES, DANNY LOWES, JAKE MACPHERSON, TOM MBIAVANGA, GLOIRE MCCLELLAND, BRAD MULLEN, DANIEL MURRAY, BRYAN OWN GOALS PALMER, DANIEL RIDDELL, DARREN ROBERTSON, BRETT SCHIAVETTA, DOMINIC SHANKS, ADAM STRAKER, SEAN STRAUGHAN, ROSS

35 23 2 1 23 8 1 12 11 2 10 1 2 29 22 5 3 26 6 34 29 18 8 2 9 30 4 2 38 20 32

1 1 3 3 8 3

6 5

2 3

3 1

2 3

Goal Info

UCS

2 2

1 0 0 41 28 2 1 26 9 1 12 11 2 10 2 3 34 22 5

2 0 1 1 3 3 0 10 6 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 3

4 31 6 37 34 23 8 2

4 6 5 0 6 1 1 9

1 1

1 1 1 1 5

1 2 3

1 1 2

3 5 5

2 2

1 5

1 1 1 5 11

3 5 5

6 1 1 7

5 3 6 2

5 2 6 2

1 4

13 3

1 3 1 1

2 2 5 1 6 5 6

1 2

2 1

11 35 5 2 44 25 38

5 4 8 2 0 1 4

6 5 1

3 3

1 11

3 1 1 1 11

2 1

Cards TG 0 0 0 9 8 1 0 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 0 3 1 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 32 0 3

6 1 2 3

6 2 2 1 3 3 1 1

3 1 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.

1 1

Alnwick Town Reserves Pos

Club

PTS

Gateshead Leam Rangers

Shilbottle C W

131

Longbenton

Lindisfarne Custom Planet

Wallsend Labour Club

Seaton Burn

Grainger Park Boys Club

Newcastle Benfield Reserves

-3

Whitburn Athletic

-3

Forest Hall

-5

Willington Quay Saints

-13

Swalwell

-30

Cramlington United

-47

Alnwick Town Reserves

-26

West Allotment Celtic A

107 -53

Wideopen And District

122 -87

Results Saturday 18th April 2015 Grainger Park Boys Club 4-1 Willington Quay Saints Wallsend Labour Club 3-0 Wideopen and District Newcastle Benfield Reserves 1-2 Gateshead Leam Rangers Seaton Burn 0-0 Whitburn Athletic Shilbottle CW 5-4 Alnwick Town Reserves West Allotment Celtic A 2-3 Lindisfarne Custom Planet

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Fixtures Saturday 25th April 2015 Lindisfarne Custom Planet v Shilbottle CW Grainger Park Boys Club v Seaton Burn Newcastle Benfield Reserves v Forest Hall Wideopen and District v Swalwell Wednesday 29th April 2015 Gateshead Leam Rangers v Grainger Park Boys Club Newcastle Benfield Reserves v Alnwick Town Reserves Shilbottle CW v Whitburn Athletic

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Opponents - Brandon United Brandon United were originally formed as a Sunday morning side called Rostrons, the name of the waste paper company where most of the founders worked. They began by playing in the Durham & District Sunday League in 1968/69, Joining the Third Division and gradually played their way up to the First Division. They were basically local lads, however the inclusion of Northern League and Wearside League players turned the club into one of the most powerful Sunday football sides in the North East. From 1968/69 until 1976/77 they were First Division champions four times, Durham County FA. Sunday Cup winners three times, then the ultimate, F.A. Sunday Cup winners in 1975/76, defeating Evergreen 2-1. One of Brandon United's highlights came in 1979/80 when entering the F.A. Cup for the first time, they reached the first round proper, on the way taking care of Northern League opponents Spennymoor United, Tow Law Town, South Bank and North Shields. In the first round proper, Brandon were beaten 3-0 by Football League opponents Bradford City, in a game played at Spennymoor. The club joined the Wearside League in 1981/82, winning the Sunderland Shipowners Cup. The following season they reached the quarter finals of the F.A- Vase and repeated the same the following season. On the 6th June 1983, Brandon United's dream came true when they were admitted to the Northern League's Second Division. United won the Second Division title the following season.. In 1988 United once again reached the first round proper of the F.A. Cup playing Doncaster Rovers twice at Belle Vue before losing 1-2. In 1992/93 Brandon played Seaham Red Star in the League Cup final at Bedford Terrace home of Billingham Town, only to lose after a penalty shoot out. At the start of the 1998/1999 season Brandon appointed Ken Lindoe as manager and the clubs fortunes began to change. Ken had won the Wearside League at Annfield Plain and, with the Plain unable to move up to the Northern League, he decided to use his skills at lowly Brandon. He brought a number of players with him to Brandon and started the team rebuilding job. He quickly assembled a team that could compete in the league and also play good attacking football. In season 2000/2001 he led the team into Division One as champions. A season of consolidation then followed, but with further strengthening of the team came Brandon Unitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest moment; the League Championship was attained in 2002/2003 and the club were Champions of the Northern League. The following seasons until the present day have been rather tumultuous for Brandon United both on and off the pitch. The couple of years following the League Championship saw management, players and committee all leave the club as finances stretched the club to breaking point. A few seasons of flirting with relegation finally happened and the club were relegated back to the 2nd division at the end of the 2005/ season. A bit of stability was required and following a further season of consolidation Adam Furness joined the club as assistant to BJ Heijmanns and the club again started to rebuild. Although results on the field were poor this really was the start of the club getting back on its feet football wise. The club finished bottom of the league but, with no relegation taking effect, it survived to play again in the Northern League. Younger players with a seasons experience behind them and the recruitment of some senior and more experienced players meant the club finished a very respectable 6th in 2008/09. Relative success caught the eye of other clubs however, and many players left the following season, most to 1st Division teams. The club has had to re-build its squad again. With a junior and reserve set up the envy of many other clubs, young players have progressed through the ranks to make first team football at Brandon United. Following another uncertain season in 2010/11, manager Vince Kirkup came in and assisted by Wayne Brandon were able to keep the club going. Season 2011/12 was far better with the club securing more wins / points and goals than for many seasons. Off the field, an ageing stadium continues to cause concern but steps are being taken and it is a very different Welfare Ground today from what it was just a few short years ago. A new perimeter fence kept out the scourge of vandalism that had blighted the club for so long. Grants, tirelessly worked on by the chairman and others, came through and the main stand was rebuilt and now seats over 100. A new hard standing now goes all the way round the pitch and there is terracing in front of the main stand.

Previous Match Report - 2014 Alnwick Town manager Derek Atwell praised his side for a ‘brilliant’ performance after seeing them smash Brandon United in a relegation six-pointer on Tuesday night. A Tom Vickers hat-trick and a brace from Keith Douglas inspired the lowly black ‘n’ whites to a 5-1 win at a snow-covered St James’ Park. The comprehensive triumph was the Northumbrians’ first victory in 2014 and halted a five-game losing streak. They moved level on points with Whitehaven in Northern League, Division Two, but remain fourthfrom-bottom on goal difference. However, Town pulled seven points clear of their beaten opponents, who stay one place below Atwell’s side. And the St James’ Park boss said the midweek victory was the best footballing performance he had seen from his side since taking over in November. “We were brilliant, from start to finish,” he said. “We kept the ball well and controlled the game.” Town were indeed impressive, especially in the second-half. They were defensively sound throughout and looked dangerous going forward. And Atwell was keen to stress the importance of the victory. He said: “We had to win. It was a big six-pointer and the win has lifted everyone at the club.” An influx of new players, such as Chris Fawcett, Gloire Mbiavanga, Darren Riddell, Chris Graham and Douglas, have added extra steel to the St James’ Park ranks – which was very much evident in the Brandon bashing. Ironically though, it was Vickers, a more experienced Town campaigner, who got the evening off to a good start for the hosts, opening the scoring after just three minutes. United levelled 13 minutes later when Stephen Moody was played through and he slotted past Daniel Mullen in the Town goal. The home side didn’t have to wait long to regain the lead, although it came in freak fashion. Vickers whipped a free-kick into the danger area and the ball hit the legs of United keeper Chris Sawyer, who redirected the ball into the net. United came close to equalising, but Mullen made a fine one-on-one save from Moody. Douglas made it three for Town on the stroke of half-time. Fawcett, who caused United trouble all evening, broke into the box and unleashed a shot which hit the post. The rebound fell to Douglas who tapped in. Town nearly extended their lead when Tony Brown’s fine effort from distance crashed against the bar. The host’s grabbed a deserved fourth in the 67th minute, with Douglas smashing in from just inside the box, before Vickers completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute. Alnwick: D Mullen, G Mbiavanga (D Hills), K Hogg, D Lowes, T Macpherson, K Douglas (J Jackson), D Riddell (B Murray), T Brown, T Vickers, C Fawcett, C Graham. Subs: B Brooks, L Dundas.

Ebac Northern League Division 1 Pos 1

P 42

W 27

D 9

L 6

F 118

A 54

GD 64

Pts 90

Shildon

42 40

26 27

8 4

8 9

101 105

50 46

51 59

86 85

North Shields

West Auckland Town

103

Dunston UTS

Jarrow Roofing BCA

Morpeth Town

2 3

Team Marske United Guisborough Town

Consett

108

Newcastle Benfield

Bishop Auckland

Durham City

Ashington

Whitley Bay

-21

Penrith

-9

Sunderland RCA

-24

Bedlington Terriers

-18

18 19

Newton Aycliffe West Allotment Celtic

42 42

13 12

3 4

26 26

57 59

78 -21 101 -42

42 40

20 21

Billingham Synthonia (R)

42 40

11 6

4 7

27 27

69 46

102 -33 118 -72

37 25

177 -138

Celtic Nation FC (R) Crook Town (R)

Results

Saturday 18th April 2015 Bedlington Terriers 1-4 Penrith Celtic Nation 0-6 Shildon Dunston UTS 4-0 North Shields Durham City 0-2 Ashington Jarrow Roofing BCA 1-1 Whitley Bay Markse United 5-3 Bishop Auckland Morpeth Town 4-3 Guisborough Town Sunderland RCA 3-6 Consett West Allotment Celtic 1-3 West Auckland Town

Fixtures Saturday 25th April 2015 Bedlington Terriers v Celtic Nation Consett v West Auckland Town Penrith v Newcastle Benfield Shildon v Durham City Sunderland RCA v North Shields Whitley Bay v Crook Town Tuesday 28th April 2015 Celtic Nation v North Shields Wednesday 29th April 2015 Bedlington Terriers v Shildon Penrith v Bishop Auckland

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Ebac Northern League Division 2 Pos

Team

Pts

Seaham Red Star (C)

132

2 3

Washington (P) Team Northumbria

41 42

27 25

5 8

9 9

119 102

65 44

54 58

86 83

4 5

Norton & Stockton Ancients Hebburn Town

41 41

24 23

10 9

7 9

94 97

49 59

45 38

82 78

Thornaby

Ryhope CW

Heaton Stannington

Whickham

Northallerton Town

Willington

Chester-Le-Street

Darlington RA

-6

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion

-20

South Shields

Alnwick Town

121 -40

Birtley Town

112 -45

Billingham Town

-14

Stokesley Sports Club

117 -46

20 21

Esh Winning Tow Law Town

42 41

9 5

4 8

29 28

47 37

135 -88 110 -73

31 23

Brandon United

127 -89

Results

Fixtures

Friday 17th April 2015 Alnwick Town 0-3 Chester-le-Street Seaham Red Star 5-1 Willington

Friday 24th April 2015 South Shields v Stokesley Sports Club

Saturday 18th April 2015 Birtley Town 0-4 Northallerton Town Brandon United 0-2 Whickham Darlington RA 1-0 Billingham Town Hebburn Town 3-4 Heaton Stannington Norton & Stockton Ancients 6-0 Esh Winning Ryhope CW 5-1 Stokesley Sports Club South Shields 4-0 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Thornaby 0-2 Washington

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Saturday 25th April 2015 Alnwick Town v Brandon United Billingham Town v Hebburn Town Chester-le-Street v Ryhope CW Darlington RA v Seaham Red Star Northallerton Town v Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Thornaby v Whickham Tow Law Town v Norton & Stockton Ancients Washington v Willington

Club Noticeboard Alnwick Town Programme Shop We have a large collection of Newcastle United and Sunderland programme for sale, as well other football league, non league and miscellaneous football items. All programmes are priced at just 50p each, real value for money. Please pay for any programmes purchased at the bar. Donations are always gratefully accepted. To donate programmes e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com or drop them off on a matchday.

Volunteers Volunteers are always welcomed at the club for various jobs on a matchday and non-matchdays. If you have the time to spare, or know someone who would be interested in getting involved with the club then please get in touch. “Volunteers don’t get paid… not because they’re worthless, but because they are priceless”

Bingo! Alnwick Town Football Club are now holding a Bingo Night every Monday night in the clubhouse. Eyes Down at 7:30pm, we hope to see you there. Raffle prizes are always appreciated. If you have any spare bottles of wine or boxes of biscuits to donate please let us know.

Refreshments The Tea Hut is now open for business behind the goal in the car park. Pop in and say hello to Ian Hogg who has done a fantastic job with it, and buy a pie and a cuppa! It’s excellent value for money, and Ian is aiming for the Tea Hut of the Year award this season.

Random Stats & Thank You Alnwick Town have played in 19 games this season where they did not receive a yellow or red card Tom Macpherson has scored 10 goals for the club, averaging a goal every 16.4 games

Luc Glasper played 10 games for the club on loan from Bedlington Terriers, conceding 31 goals Tony Brown is yet to be booked this season

If selected today, Adam Shanks will have only missed 3 games this season Alnwick Town (67) have conceded more league goals away from home than Brandon United (65)

Clive Burn is the most successful manager in the history of the club, winning 7 trophies. Scott McMullenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal for the Reserves from the kick off ended 20 years of trying!

Alnwick Town AFC would like to thank you for your support this season. We hope to see you again next season!

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