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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 Club Officials President The Duke of Northumberland Vice President Norman Laidler Chairman Tom McKie 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 First Team Assistant Manager Steve Mullen 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
St James’ Park, Weavers Way, Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1BG Matchday Programme Index Page 1: Club Officials, Address & Index Page 2: Welcome Notes Page 3: Chairman’s Notes Page 4 & 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: Part-Season Ticket Poster Page 16: Northern League 1st Division Info Page 17: Northern League 2nd Divison Info Page 18: Record Against The Opposition Page 19: Club Noticeboard Page 20: Random Stats and Next Home Fixture
Programme Notes - The Editor Some transfer news to start the programme today. Brad McClelland has left the club and signed for Ashington. Brad made 26 appearances for the club, scoring 16 goals in the process. An impressive record, and not surprisingly this caught the attention of clubs in the league above. Brad becomes the 2nd player to transfer to Ashington this season, following Kieran Hogg down the road to Woodhorn Lane. As a club we wish them both all the best for the future (except against us!). Recent memory tells me that past players to have also made the move include Neil Catlow and Mark Cockburn. They both came back home eventually... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You have to be careful what you say these days online. Social media is gathering pace in the Northern League, and I think it’s only a matter of time before rules are brought in for both clubs and the players. The league recently had to pay costs after an appeal was upheld for Heaton Stannington, following comments made on a personal account. I have to really hold back sometimes with what I want to say, especially on twitter during the match updates. Last thing I want to do is get the club in trouble though. A hefty fine is the last thing we need! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alnwick Town are looking for help on matchdays, specifically behind the bar. If you have a couple of hours to spare on a weekend please let us know. You can never have enough help at a football club run by volunteers. Better to have 50 people doing 1 job each, than 5 people doing 10. 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 DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC 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
Sponsorship Opportunities Pitchside Advertising Boards - £150 Pitchside advertising boards are in sight for all attending games for our first team and reserve sides, costing £150 per season. Boards are 8 x 2 feet in size, giving plenty of space for your to advertise your company logo and contact details. For more information, please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com or contact our Commercial Manager, Alan Lingwood.
Player Sponsorship - £10 For just £10 you or your business can sponsor your favourite player for the 2014/15 season. Sponsors are shown in the Player Profiles section of the programmes, whilst also appearing on a poster in the clubhouse, and online via our Twitter and Facebook pages. For a full list of players available to sponsor, please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com
Sponsorship Opportunities 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
Jasper
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Sue Hogg Alfie Cook
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Copperfields
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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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The Lunchbox
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Alnwick Town AFC Squad Profiles - 2014/2015 Season
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Goalkeeper: Sean Straker Straker looks set to be the new number 1 following the departure of Dan Mullen. Good shot stopper and a big lad. Wouldn’t like to get in the way of a punch.
Chris Boyes
Goalkeeper / Coach: Brian Brooks Brooka has signed on again this term ‘just in case’. Our new Tom Vickers, only available when the cricket is finished.
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Defender: Tom Macpherson Super Tom is back from his ligament injury, and will be hoping to return to the form he showed before his spell on the sidelines. Defender: Ross Straughan Waited for his chance, and he’s taken it at the centre of defence. Looks set to be part of the back 4 for years to come. Solid. Defender: Gloire Mbiavanga Our pacey French full-back has returned for a 2nd season at the club. Young player of the year last term. Bags of potential. Not much English in him.
Keith and Linda Douglas
Defender: Daniel Palmer Dan has joined this term from Red Row, and has taken the jump from North Northumberland League to Northern League in his stride. Famous online due to a ‘tackle’.
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Defender / Midfielder : Danny Lowes Possibly the longest serving player at the club (on a full time basis now), Danny can do a job anywhere along the back 4 and on the wing. Just got a cracking tattoo. Defender: Ryan Douglas A new signing this season, Ryan has joined the club from Shilbottle and made an impressive debut at home to league leaders Team Northumbria.
Allan Tait
Defender / Midfielder / Coach: Bryan Murray The 472 will be in touch with Muzza at some point to get their trophy returned. Retirement? What retirement?!
Peter Roper
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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.
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.
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 currently in retirement again, but is still making appearances when required for the reserves. His lad has a hell of a boot on him.
Tom McKie
Forward: Adam Shanks Back at the club and banging the goals in. One of the leagues’ leading scorers this term.
Bryan Ellis
Forward: Brad McClelland Brad has completed his transfer to Ashington, following in the footsteps of Kieran Hogg.
‘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
1
2
3
4
5
6
CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN
2-2
72
Mullen D
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Lowes D
Macpherson T
Elliott K
H
WILLINGTON
2-1
75
Mullen D
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Lowes D
Macpherson T
Douglas K
A
ESH WINNING
1-5
47
Straker S
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Lowes D
Macpherson T
Elliott K
19/08
A
DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC
1-0
39
Straker S
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Lowes D
Macpherson T (Y)
Elliott K (Y)
23/08
H
WASHINGTON
2-4
50
Straker S
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Lowes D
Macpherson T (Y)
Douglas K
25/08
A
HEATON STANNINGTON
3-1
90
Mullen D
Mbiavanga G
Lowes D
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Elliott K
30/08
H
BILLINGHAM TOWN
4-3
52
Mullen D
Mbiavanga G
Murray B
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Elliott K
02/09
H
HEBBURN TOWN
1-5
69
Mullen D
Lowes D
Hogg K (Y)
Straughan R (R)
Macpherson T
Elliott K
06/09
H
SEAHAM RED STAR
4-8
78
Mullen D
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Elliott K
09/09
A
THORNABY
2-1
59
Straker S
Palmer D
Hogg K (Y)
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Elliott K
13/09
A
NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS
8-0
63
Straker S
Palmer D
Hogg K (Y)
Elliott K (Y)(Y)
Straughan R
Macpherson T
16/09
H
TEAM NORTHUMBRIA
4-3
101
Mullen D
Palmer D
Mbiavanga G
Lowes D
Macpherson T
Elliott K
20/09
H
WHICKHAM
2-3
48
Mullen D
Lowes D
Mbiavanga G
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Elliott K
23/09
A
JARROW ROOFING BCA (LCR1)
1-0
Straker S
Lowes D
Mbiavanga G (Y)
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Hogg K
27/09
H
RYHOPE COLLIERY WELFARE
3-1
53
Straker S
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K (Y)
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Gair R
04/10
H
PICKERING TOWN (FAV 2QR)
5-3
50
Straker S
Palmer D
Mbiavanga G
Straughan R (Y)
Macpherson T
Hogg K
07/10
H
HEATON STANNINGTON (NSC 1R)
5-3
77
Straker S
Palmer D
Hogg K
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Douglas K
11/10
A
BIRTLEY TOWN
1-2
52
Glasper L
Palmer D
Hogg K
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Douglas K
18/10
H
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION
0-6
54
Glasper L
Palmer D
Hogg K
Dixon J
Lowes D
Douglas K
25/10
A
STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB
4-1
34
Shanks A
Douglas R
Mbiavanga G (Y)
Murray B (Y)
Straughan R
Hogg K
01/11
H
SOUTH SHIELDS
2-1
74
Straker S
Douglas R
Mbiavanga G
Straughan R
Lowes D
Hogg K
08/11
A
NORTHALLERTON TOWN
8-0
102
Straker S
Douglas R
Mbiavanga G
Straughan R
Lowes D
Douglas K
15/11
H
TOW LAW TOWN
6-1
72
Straker S
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Straughan R
Lowes D
Douglas K 1
18/11
A
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
H
ST HELENS TOWN (FAV 2R) (AET (4-4 FT))
4-5
89
Straker S
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Straughan R
Lowes D (Y)
Douglas K
25/11
H
BIRTLEY TOWN (EAMC 2R)
0-1
37
Hodgson R
Douglas R
Mbiavanga G (Y)
Straughan R
Lowes D
Loughborough J
29/11
H
ESH WINNING
4-4
51
Hodgson R
Douglas R
Mbiavanga G
Straughan R 1
Lowes D
Douglas K
06/12
A
WILLINGTON
6-1
Straker S
Hume R
Mbiavanga G
Macpherson T
Straughan R (Y)
Douglas K (Y)
13/12
H
DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC
20/12
A
HEBBURN TOWN
27/12
H
HEATON STANNINGTON
09/08
A
12/08 16/08
03/01
A
BILLINGHAM TOWN
10/01
H
CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN
17/01
A
WASHINGTON
24/01
H
THORNABY
31/01
A
TEAM NORTHUMBRIA
07/02
A
SEAHAM RED STAR
14/02
H
NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS
21/02
A
RYHOPE COLLIERY WELFARE
28/02
A
WHICKHAM
07/03
H
BIRTLEY TOWN
14/03
A
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION
21/03
H
STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB
28/03
A
SOUTH SHIELDS
04/04
H
NORTHALLERTON TOWN
11/04
A
TOW LAW TOWN
18/04
H
BRANDON UNITED
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Key: (Y) = Yellow Card, (R) = Red Card, (#) = Substitute on for, # = Number of goals scored, FAV = F.A Vase, NSC = Northumberland Senior Cup, EAMC = Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup, LC = League Cup. 7
8
9
10
11
12
13 / 17
14
15
16
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)
-
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Ebac Northern League Division 2
Alnwick Town v Darlington Railway Athletic Alnwick Town AFC Squad Tony Brown
Tom Macpherson
Jon Colley
Gloire Mbiavanga
Jamie Dixon
Bryan Murray
Keith Douglas
Daniel Palmer
Ryan Douglas
Darren Riddell
Robert Hodgson
Brett Robertson
Rikki Hume
Adam Shanks
James Loughborough
Sean Straker
Danny Lowes
Ross Straughan
Jake Lowes
Colours
Black and White Stripes
Black Shorts
Black Socks
Manager
Assistant
Sports Therapists
Derek Atwell
Steve Mullen
David Ross / Joanne Chisholm
Saturday 13th December 2014
Referee: P Mosley Assistants: E Culling D Quigley
Darlington Railway Athletic FC Squad Marcus Allen
Sam England
Matthew Allison
Kris Frost
Blake Anderson
Andrew Green
Michael Barnett
Alex Grocott
James Beauchamp
Jordan Hanratty
Liam Browne
Niall Hanratty
Joshua Bynoe
David Harrison
Phillip Caley
Grant Hickman
Stephen Cheeseman
Ryan Hodgson
Michael Colman
Christian Holliday
Stephen Craggs
Frederick Huscroft
Nathan Dicicco
Dean Irvine
Colours
Red Shirts
Red Shorts
Manager
Assistant
Paul Bowman
Warren Moncur
Red Socks
Physio
Alnwick Town Player Stats Appearance Info Player
L
ATWELL, DEREK
LS
ULS
2
BROOKS, BRIAN BROWN, TONY
18
1
COLLEY, JON
12
3
COLLINS, KENNY
1
1
DIXON, JAMIE
1
DOUGLAS, KEITH
19
2
DOUGLAS, RYAN
4
3
ELLIOTT, KEVIN
11
1
GAIR, ROSS
1
LG
CG
Cards
T
TS
10
2
0
2
2
2
0
0
6
24
1
4
3
7
5
17
3
2
3
5
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
CS
Goal Info
UCS
1
C
TG 0
3
2
1
22
4
1
3
1
5
6
5
5 0
1
11
2
0
1
1
1
0
GLASPER, LUC
2
2
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
HODGSON, ROBERT
1
1
2
0
0
22
1
4
3
1
2
HOGG, KIERAN
17
1
1
4
2
1
HUME, RIKKI
1
2
1
LOUGHBOROUGH, JAMES LOWES, DANNY
1 18
LOWES, JAKE
1
5 1 3
MACPHERSON, TOM
16
MBIAVANGA, GLOIRE
18
MCCLELLAND, BRAD
18
MULLEN, DANIEL MURRAY, BRYAN
1
4 3
0
5
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
5
1
23
1
0
3
0
19
0
0
2
23
2
0
3
23
1
16
1
2
8
1
1
2
5
1
3
2
1
5
1
1
5
8
1
5
2
3
6
1
2
OWN GOALS
11
0 0 1
5
4
4
2
7
4
1
1
5
1
20
2
1
ROBERTSON, BRETT
4
6
6
1
2
5
8
1
1
1
0
1
6
26
0
STRAKER, SEAN
10
1
7
5
15
1
STRAUGHAN, ROSS
15
3
2
6
21
3
5
0 15
20
1
1
0
PALMER, DANIEL
SHANKS, ADAM
1
0 1
RIDDELL, DARREN SCHIAVETTA, DOMINIC
2
1
3
R
0
GRAHAM, CHRIS
HOGG, STEPHEN
Y
1
0 0 2
2
1 0
20
6
26
1
0 1
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
Alnwick Town Reserves Club
P
W
D
L
GS
GA
GD
PTS
1
Grainger Park Boys Club
13
9
3
1
48
18
30
30
2
Longbenton
15
9
2
4
52
28
24
29
3
Gateshead Leam Rangers
13
9
2
2
37
17
20
29
4
Shilbottle C W
11
9
1
1
47
15
32
28
5
Lindisfarne Custom Planet
13
8
2
3
40
31
9
26
6
Newcastle Benfield Reserves
12
7
1
4
38
27
11
22
7
High Howdon Social Club
13
6
3
4
32
24
8
21
8
Whitburn Athletic
13
7
2
4
35
28
7
20
9
Swalwell
15
5
2
8
36
42
-6
17
10
Willington Quay Saints
14
4
3
7
23
29
-6
15
11
Forest Hall
13
4
2
7
24
31
-7
14
12
Seaton Burn
11
3
4
4
17
19
-2
13
13
Cramlington United
12
2
3
7
22
34
-12
9
14
Alnwick Town Reserves
13
3
3
7
20
37
-17
9
15
West Allotment Celtic A
15
1
3
11
21
52
-31
6
16
Wideopen And District
14
1
0
13
13
73
-60
3
Results
Fixtures
Saturday 6th December 2014
Saturday 13th December 2014
Longbenton 4-0 Wideopen & District
Gateshead Leam Rangers v Forest Hall
Newcastle Benfield Reserves 2-2 Swalwell Whitburn Athletic 3-0 West Allotment Celtic A
-3
-3
High Howdon Social Club v Wideopen & District Seaton Burn v Alnwick Town Reserves West Allotment Celtic A v Cramlington United
Willington Quay Saints 0-5 Gateshead Leam Rangers
Willington Quay Saints v Newcastle Benfield Reserves
Today’s Opponents - Darlington RA DARLINGTON R A F C are really a club of three distinct eras. The club was formed shortly after the First World War and started out in the Darlington & District League. Little is known of the club in the early seasons but in the 1919-20 season the club joined the Northern League. They found the going tough and after finishing second bottom in the 1924-25 season they returned to the Darlington & District League. The second era came in the 60’s and 70’s. With an upturn in form the club went through possibly its most rewarding period accumulating a number of honours. In 1964 they won the Darlington & District League and the League and League Cup double in 1968. Two years later they were North Riding Cup winners and runners-up in 1973. Then came the clubs greatest success, their triumph in the 1975 Durham Amateur Cup. In 1981 they almost repeated the feat, narrowly going down in the final. Darlington Railway Athletic then joined the Teesside League and in the late 80’s were accepted into the Vaux Wearside League. In the 1990-91 season the club gained promotion from Division Two. The following season they narrowly escaped an immediate return to Division Two with a 4-1 win at Marske in the last game of the season. The club then hit financial trouble and in 1992 folded. The R A Football Club ceased to exist until the beginning of the third era. Martyn Jackson, while playing for CAS in the Darlington & District League decided to reform Darlington R A F C for the 1993-94 season using the players of CAS. David Woodcock joined Martyn as Manager for the season of 1998-99, and were rewarded for there hard work by winning the Darlington & District League. They were accepted into the Auckland District League for the season 1999-2000 and finished third in their first season, and won the R A Medals Trophy, not a bad feat for a team reformed only a few years before. The following season 2000-2001 saw probably the clubs greatest season. With a lot of new players and financial support the club was able to win the Auckland and District League on the last game of the season and pick up three other trophies, the club also reached the Semi-Final of the Durham Trophy only to be beaten narrowly 2-1. The club joined the Wearside League in 2001 finishing third and runners-up in the Durham Trophy, losing 1-0. At the start of the 2004-05 the decision was taken that all efforts would be put into gaining promotion into the Northern League. Work started on the ground with a band of very willing volunteers and very helpful local businesses. The lights went up first shortly followed by the new stand and slowly the ground started to take shape. The ground was completed in time and the work on the pitch was completed with a few games to spare and the eagerly awaited return to the Northern League was set. The Wearside league was won with 4 games to spare and a magnificent season was rounded off by winning the Sunderland Shipowners Cup against Stokesley at Brinkburn Road. 2005 marks a huge milestone for the club from humble beginnings. Darlington Railway Athletic Football Club History cont The first season back started badly with two defeats but the team slowly picked up momentum, after a victory away to Pontefract in the F.A. Vase we were rewarded with a home tie against Dunston where we were beaten after a replay but had the honour of having the biggest attendance in the country at Brinkburn Road in the second round. After a great unbeaten run in the League going back to November found ourselves in a promotion place. More seats were put in the stand and another entrance to take the ground up to 1st Division standard and on the last day of the season a victory at Alnwick secured promotion. The first game of the season saw us beaten 2-0 by Whitley Bay who ended up champions, the following week our first venture into the F.A. Cup ended in disaster going down 5-0. In September we seemed to find our feet and three league wins on the belt plus a win in the F.A. Vase give everyone hope for the season. Our failure to convert chances and inability to keep clean sheets saw us in the bottom three all season, we used over fifty players during the season and only managed to field the same team twice all season. Injuries to key players didn’t help and some of the players who had enjoyed success in previous season’s weren’t prepared to roll up their sleeves and fight against relegation. The main bright spots of the season were the lads who emerged from the junior set up and made telling contributions towards the end of the season and off the pitch a new committee was formed and foundations laid to make sure that we could complete both on and off the pitch, and hopefully gain promotion at the first attempt. The 2007/08 season began well and included our first ever FA cup victory when beating Yorkshire amateur 6-0, but things went downhill rapidly and in October Dave Woodcock resigned as manager after 9 seasons with Martyn Jackson also standing down as his Assistant Manager and Secretary. The club went through changes both on the field and behind the scenes with the committee dropping down to just two people. Marty Clement came in as manager, but results were not good enough and he was replaced by Dave Woodcock along with Richie Hill to manage the team again. The team managed to stay out of the bottom three. Dave resigned just before the start of the season and Max Rees took on the role but things were in a bad way and Max failed to lift the heavy burden on the team. A new management trio came in and results and performances improved, but all three resigned at the end of the 2009-2010 season. 2010-11 saw a new management team at the RA, Nick Harrison, Jamma Smith & Mark Scott. All are young and keen and each brings their own values to the team. They have built a team which from being accustomed to be in the bottom third of the table, achieved a fifth place finish in the 2011-12 season (with 73 points) and an appearance in the semi-final of the League Cup which they narrowly lost to local rivals, Northallerton Town. There have been changes behind the scenes with both Chris Griffin (Secretary) and Craig Watson (Treasurer) both resigning their posts due to pressures of work. Alan Hamilton (a retired bank manager) has been appointed Secretary and stalwart Chairman Doug Hawman has assumed the role of Treasurer until a replacement for Craig can be found. The club repeated the 5th place finish in 2012-13 with 75 points and another semi-final appearance in the Ernest Armstrong Cup. This time they were beaten in extra time at West Allotment. The RA raced to a 3-0 first half lead only to be pegged back in the second period to 3-3. 2013-14 was something of a curate's egg. The RA played some good football at times and ended the season with a fine win against champions North Shields at Brinkburn Road. Overall however, inconsistent performances left the club in a mid-table 12th place. This was respectable enough but following on from two top 5 finishes, manager Nick Harrison saw it as something of a disappointment and, coupled with domestic pressures, felt he could do no more and resigned in the close season.
Ebac Northern League Division 1 Pos 1
Team West Auckland Town
P 24
W 17
D 4
L 3
F 74
A 32
GD 42
Pts 55
2 3
North Shields Marske United
20 19
15 13
1 4
4 2
47 53
19 27
28 26
46 43
4
Jarrow Roofing BCA
23
13
4
6
49
30
19
43
5
Dunston UTS
22
14
0
8
39
31
8
42
6
Guisborough Town
22
11
5
6
49
30
19
38
7
Bedlington Terriers
23
12
2
9
59
43
16
38
8
Durham City
23
11
3
9
41
38
3
36
9
Shildon
17
11
2
4
43
22
21
35
10
Bishop Auckland
20
11
1
8
38
31
7
34
11
Morpeth Town
23
8
8
7
41
42
-1
32
12
Whitley Bay
20
9
3
8
45
46
-1
30
13
Ashington
21
8
5
8
38
34
4
29
14
Consett
20
7
6
7
43
39
4
27
15
Penrith
21
5
7
9
35
47
-12
22
16
West Allotment Celtic
22
7
1
14
34
58
-24
22
17
Celtic Nation FC
22
5
5
12
29
48
-19
20
18 19
Newcastle Benfield Newton Aycliffe
19 22
5 6
4 1
10 15
36 26
36 47
0 -21
19 19
20 21 22
Billingham Synthonia Sunderland RCA Crook Town
24 17 24
4 3 1
3 4 3
17 10 20
33 22 25
66 36 97
-33 -14 -72
15 13 6
Results
Fixtures
Saturday 6th December 2014
Saturday 13th December 2014
Bedlington Terriers 11-1 Crook Town Bishop Auckland 1-4 West Auckland Town Celtic Nation 2-4 Morpeth Town Durham City 0-3 Jarrow Roofing BCA Guisborough Town 6-0 Billingham Synthonia West Allotment Celtic 1-3 Sunderland RCA
Bedlington Terriers v Newton Aycliffe Billingham Synthonia v North Shields Consett v Bishop Auckland Guisborough Town v Ashington Jarrow Roofing BCA v Dunston UTS Marske United v Celtic Nation Morpeth Town v Shildon Newcastle Benfield v Whitley Bay Sunderland RCA v Penrith West Allotment Celtic v West Auckland Town
F.A Vase Chadderton 2-1 Newcastle Benfield Consett 3-2 Marske United (AET) Seaham Red Star 2-4 North Shields Whitley Bay 1-2 Dunston UTS
Ebac Northern League Division 2 Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
F
A
GD
Pts
1
Norton & Stockton Ancients
23
15
6
2
59
30
29
51
2 3
Seaham Red Star Washington
20 23
16 15
2 3
2 5
63 83
23 47
40 36
50 48
4 5
Team Northumbria Hebburn Town
25 22
14 11
5 6
6 5
61 62
26 37
35 25
47 39
6
Heaton Stannington
23
12
2
9
52
39
13
38
7
Thornaby
23
11
5
7
49
47
2
38
8
Darlington RA
23
11
5
7
45
46
-1
38
9
Whickham
23
11
4
8
49
34
15
37
10
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
22
11
4
7
46
45
1
37
11
Ryhope CW
21
10
6
5
48
34
14
36
12
Birtley Town
23
11
2
10
47
55
-8
35
13
Northallerton Town
23
10
4
9
57
38
19
34
14
Chester-Le-Street
22
8
7
7
39
32
7
31
15
Willington
22
8
6
8
42
37
5
30
16
South Shields
24
8
4
12
53
46
7
28
Alnwick Town
22
8
2
12
47
76
-29
26
18
Billingham Town
21
4
8
9
30
38
-8
20
19 20
Stokesley Sports Club Tow Law Town
22 24
4 2
1 6
17 16
39 20
67 61
-28 -41
13 12
21 22
Esh Winning Brandon United
25 24
2 1
3 3
20 20
19 19
95 76
-76 -57
9 6
17
Results
Fixtures
Saturday 6th December 2014
Saturday 13th December 2014
Billingham Town 1-6 Thornaby Brandon United 0-3 Birtley Town Darlington RA 2-2 Norton & Stockton Ancients Esh Winning 0-2 Whickham Heaton Stannington 0-4 Team Northumbria Northallerton Town 2-1 Stokesley Sports Club South Shields 1-2 Ryhope CW Washington 4-0 Chester-le-Street Willington 6-1 Alnwick Town
Alnwick Town v Darlington RA Birtley Town v Esh Winning Chester-le-Street v Heaton Stannington Norton & Stockton Ancients v Hebburn Town Ryhope CW v Washington Ryton & Crawcrook Albion v Brandon United Seaham Red Star v Thornaby Stokesley Sports Club v Tow Law Town Team Northumbria v Billingham Town Whickham v Willington
Record Against The Opposition Tuesday 19th August 2014 Darlington RA 1-0 Alnwick Town Saturday 12th April 2014 Darlington RA 2-1 Alnwick Town Goals: Kieran Hogg Saturday 16th November 2013 Alnwick Town 1-0 Darlington RA Goals: Keith Douglas Saturday 9th February 2013 Darlington RA 4-2 Alnwick Town Goals: Tony Brown (2) Saturday 22nd September 2012 Alnwick Town 0-2 Darlington RA Wednesday 30th November 2011 Darlington RA 4-0 Alnwick Town Saturday 10th September 2011 Alnwick Town 0-3 Darlington RA Saturday 29th April 2006 Alnwick Town 1-4 Darlington RA Saturday 18th March 2006 Darlington RA 2-1 Alnwick Town Record since 1996/97: Alnwick Wins: 1 Draws: 0 Darlington RA Wins: 8 Alnwick Goals: 6 Darlington RA Goals: 22
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 please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com or drop them off on a matchday. 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 to donate please let us know. Volunteers are always welcomed at the club for various jobs on a matchday. 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” 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 & Next Home Fixture Last season’s 1-0 win against today’s opponents was Derek Atwell’s first win as manager.
Recently transferred Brad McClelland contributed 23.4% of our league goals this season (11 of 47). Alnwick Town league games are now averaging 5.6 goals per game (123 goals in 22 games).
Adam Shanks is joint 2nd top goal scorer (League goals only) in the 2nd Division (20). Alnwick Town home league games have so far been attended by 777 people (64.75 average).
Alnwick Town have scored 4 goals in 4 games at home in the league, winning 2, drawing 1, losing 1. Darlington RA have an away goal difference of -1.
Alnwick Town have the joint 2nd highest goals scored total in the league (34 goals).
Next Home Fixture
Heaton Stannington Saturday 27th December 2014 - 3pm KO
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