Alnwick Town v St Helens Town 22/11/2014 by Alnwick Town AFC

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The F.A Carlsberg Vase 2nd Round Alnwick Town v St Helens Town Saturday 22nd November 2014 3pm KO

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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 & 15: Opposition Info Page 16: Northern League 1st Division Info Page 17: Northern League 2nd Divison Info Page 18: F.A Vase Facts Page 19: Club Noticeboard Page 20: Random Stats and Next Home Fixture

Programme Notes - The Editor Back again on the Road to Wembley! A massive day for the club, today we face a previous winner of the F.A Vase in St Helens Town. Wembley has always been a distant dream for Alnwick Town, as we simply lack the financial clout to compete with sides higher in the pyramid than us. But why shouldn’t we dream? Yes we’ve been lucky with the draws so far, but we didn’t ask for them. We raised a few eyebrows after taking Pickering Town apart, but I wasn’t that surprised. We gave Albion Sports a hell of a game the season before so we kind of knew what to expect. One thing’s certain. We’ll go in to most games as underdogs, with nothing to lose, and if we have a go today we’ve got a chance. St Helens Town league record is similar to ours. Just below mid table, goals against column a bit heavier than the goals scored. Big chance for us to progress today to the 3rd Round for the first time ever. I’m hoping we grab it with both hands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For those of us that made the trip to Hillheads on Tuesday night, despite the defeat, it was worth the late finish. I doubt that Whitley Bay will get many tougher games all season. We flew out of the blocks again thanks to Brad and Shanka. 3-1 up at half time, the locals arguing amongst themselves. Whitley Bay looked a shadow of their former selves, and we played a massive part in it. We dominated large parts of the game, played some of the best football that I’ve seen from an Alnwick Town side, and fully deserved to still be in the tie at the end of 90 minutes. Chances came and went, but 2 late goals ended the Senior Cup dreams. Everyone that played a part on the night put a shift in. I felt proud walking out of the ground, and the lads deserved more than just the plaudits walking off the pitch. And Graham Fenton, if you read this, hands off. Not For Sale!!! 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 ST HELENS TOWN. Here at St James’ Park, we continue to improve our facilities every year, with both the ground and clubhouse being extensively upgraded since we returned to the Northern League, gaining a Grade G status in the process. 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

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Man Utd 472

Alnwick Mags 472

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Cyril & Cyndy Cox

Alnwick Amateur Boxing Club

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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.

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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.

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.

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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 Another former junior who has returned to the club, Brad is in amongst the goals following serious injuries in previous seasons. Will play at a higher level.

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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

WILLINGTON

2-1

Mullen D

Mbiavanga G

Hogg K

Lowes D

Macpherson T

Douglas K

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

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)

25/11

BIRTLEY TOWN (EAMC 2R)

29/11

ESH WINNING

06/12

WILLINGTON

13/12

DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC

09/08

12/08 16/08

20/12

HEBBURN TOWN

27/12

HEATON STANNINGTON

03/01

BILLINGHAM TOWN

10/01

CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN

17/01

WASHINGTON

24/01

THORNABY

31/01

TEAM NORTHUMBRIA

07/02

SEAHAM RED STAR

14/02

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS

21/02

RYHOPE COLLIERY WELFARE

28/02

WHICKHAM

07/03

BIRTLEY TOWN

14/03

RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION

21/03

STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB

28/03

SOUTH SHIELDS

04/04

NORTHALLERTON TOWN

11/04

TOW LAW TOWN

18/04

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

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)

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F.A Carlsberg Vase 2nd Round

Alnwick Town v St Helens Town Alnwick Town AFC Squad Tony Brown

Tom Macpherson

Jon Colley

Gloire Mbiavanga

Jamie Dixon

Brad McClelland

Keith Douglas

Bryan Murray

Ryan Douglas

Daniel Palmer

Kieran Hogg

Darren Riddell

Rikki Hume

Brett Robertson

James Loughborough

Adam Shanks

Danny Lowes

Sean Straker

Jake Lowes

Ross Straughan

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Match Sponsor:

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Colours

Black and White Stripes

Black Shorts

Black Socks

Manager

Assistant

Sports Therapists

Derek Atwell

Steve Mullen

David Ross / Joanne Chisholm

Saturday 22nd November 2014

Referee: Shane Sugden Assistants: Nigel Bamford Mal Bellamy

St Helens Town FC Squad Rory Crowther

Kristian Bell

James Halpin

Andy Gillespie

Jack Hont

James Rushton-Woods

Hamish Falconer

Marcus Perry

Aaron Morris

Nathan Ogden

Lewis Coyle

Anthony Whelan

Jack McKay

Karl Berqvist

Gareth Grant

Lee Harrison

Chad Whyte

Robert Porteous Roofing

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Red Shorts

Manager

Assistant

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Nick Matthews

Red Socks

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Alnwick Town Player Stats Appearance Info Player

ATWELL, DEREK

ULS

BROOKS, BRIAN

BROWN, TONY

COLLEY, JON

COLLINS, KENNY

DIXON, JAMIE

DOUGLAS, KEITH

DOUGLAS, RYAN

ELLIOTT, KEVIN

GAIR, ROSS

2 1

HOGG, KIERAN

HOGG, STEPHEN

HUME, RIKKI

LOUGHBOROUGH, JAMES

1 17

LOWES, JAKE

2 2

0 5

15 16

MCCLELLAND, BRAD

MULLEN, DANIEL

MURRAY, BRYAN

RIDDELL, DARREN

ROBERTSON, BRETT

1 1

14 0

0 0

OWN GOALS 5

PALMER, DANIEL

MACPHERSON, TOM

SCHIAVETTA, DOMINIC

MBIAVANGA, GLOIRE

SHANKS, ADAM

GLASPER, LUC

UCS

Cards

GRAHAM, CHRIS

LOWES, DANNY

Goal Info

0 0

1 0

STRAKER, SEAN

STRAUGHAN, ROSS

1 1

L = League Appearance, LS = League Substitute Appearance, ULS = Unused League Substitute, C = Cup Appearance, CS = Cup Substitute Appearance, UCS = Unused Cup Substitute, T = Total Appearances, TS = Total Substitute Appearances, LG = League Goals, CG = Cup Goals, TG = Total Goals, Y = Yellow Cards, R = Red Cards.

Alnwick Town Reserves Pos

Club

PTS

Grainger Park Boys Club

Shilbottle C W

Lindisfarne Custom Planet

Gateshead Leam Rangers

Longbenton

Newcastle Benfield Reserves

High Howdon Social Club

Whitburn Athletic

Swalwell

-4

Forest Hall

-7

Seaton Burn

-2

Willington Quay Saints

-4

Cramlington United

-12

Alnwick Town Reserves

-18

West Allotment Celtic A

-25

Wideopen And District

-55

-3

Results

Fixtures

Saturday 15th November 2014

Saturday 22nd November 2014

Longbenton 2-3 Willington Quay Saints

Cramlington United v Newcastle Benfield Reserves Forest Hall v Whitburn Athletic Gateshead Leam Rangers v Seaton Burn Grainger Park Boys Club v Shilbottle CW Lindisfarne Custom Planet v Longbenton Swalwell v High Howdon Social Club West Allotment Celtic A v Willington Quay Saints Wideopen & District v Alnwick Town Reserves

Top Goalscorers 21: Connor Graham (Longbenton) 18: Josh Hay (Shilbottle CW) 13: Michael Baxter (Newcastle Benfield Reserves)

Today’s Opponents - St Helens Town The original Town club was in existence from 1901 to 1928, but George Fryer and a number of local businessmen decided to re-form the club in 1946. They obtained a lease on the Hoghton Road ground in Sutton, adjacent to St. Helens Junction station on the Liverpool to Manchester railway line, took over a local St. Helens Combination team, Derbyshire Hill Rovers, signing a number of players from other clubs and entered the Liverpool County Combination in the 1947/48 season, playing against Everton “A” and Liverpool “A” and several reserve sides from the leading nonleague clubs in the Merseyside area. Success was first attained in May 1949 when Runcorn were defeated in the final of the George Mahon Cup, played at the Prescot Cables ground. The following season, 1949/50, Town were elevated to the Second Division of the Lancashire Combination and they were promoted as Champions in only their second season to the First Division, where they ran up against teams such as Ashton United, Nelson and New Brighton, newly relegated from the Football League. Sadly, Town were themselves relegated in their first season and although promoted briefly again for the 1955/56 season, they spent most of their early years in the Second Division. Improvements were quickly made to the facilities at Hoghton Road in the early years, but in November 1952 the decision was taken to re-locate to the former St. Helens Recs’ rugby league ground at City Road in order to further their ambitions of reaching the Football League. Initially, the move resulted in some encouraging crowds, but the club had a change of heart and returned to Sutton in the October 1953. The ground was purchased and further developed and a social club and floodlights were added in later years. Town were Champions of the Lancashire Combination in 1971/72 season, losing only one game, finishing 6 points clear of Accrington Stanley. 1975 brought a switch to the Cheshire League, where they remained until the formation of the North West Counties League in 1982 and St. Helens Town is still the only club to feature in the top division of that league throughout its existence. The club’s major achievement was to win the FA Vase at Wembley in 1987. After a stuttering start in the Preliminary Round with a 5-4 extra-time win over Colne Dynamoes, further home successes over General Chemicals, Wren Rovers, Guisborough Town and Wythenshawe Amateurs, led to wins at Wisbech Town, at home to Rainworth Miners Welfare, away to Falmouth Town (after a replay) and in the away leg at Emley when, following a 1-0 home defeat in the first-leg, a 2 -0 win in Yorkshire secured a Wembley Final against local rivals Warrington Town, who were dispatched 3-2 with goals from Phil Layhe (2) and Brian Rigby. St. Helens Town boast an impressive “Hall of Fame”, including legendary goalkeeper and former German Prisoner-of-War Bert Trautmann, who signed for Manchester City over 60 years ago and who went on to play the game of his life in the 1956 FA Cup Final, despite breaking his neck in the latter stages. Bill Foulkes was transferred to Manchester United, where he had a glittering career, surviving the Munich Air Disaster in 1958, in which he bravely rescued some of his stricken team-mates. John Connelly, an England squad member in the victorious 1966 World Cup campaign, was sold to Burnley and he later moved to join Foulkes at Old Trafford. Sadly, all three have passed away in the last few years. Other future stars, groomed at St. Helens Town, include John Quinn (Sheffield Wednesday), Geoff Nulty (Burnley, Newcastle United and Everton) and, most recently, ace goalscorer Dave Bamber, who began and ended his league career at Blackpool and who played in all four divisions of the Football League. Captain of the FA Vase winning team was Tommy O’Neil, who began his league career playing alongside George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton at Manchester United. Town sold their Hoghton Road ground in 2000 to move in with St. Helens Rugby League Club at their Knowsley Road base. Their farewell appearance at Sutton produced a 1-0 win over Champions Vauxhall Motors and the initial campaign at Knowsley Road got off to a cracking start, with Town leading the table for most of the season, before finishing in a rather disappointing fourth place. Recent seasons have been more of a struggle, ninth place in 2009/10 being the best finish since. Season 2010-11 saw Town slide to 16th and next to bottom in 2011-12, when they would have been relegated, but for Flixton’s decision to resign from the league. Town began the 2012-13 season under new manager Ian Granite, who brought in a new team and coaching set-up and they battled well to avoid relegation, their status being confirmed with a couple of games remaining. 2013-14 was a mirror-image of the previous campaign, with a 14-game unbeaten run between September and December putting the club just behind the front runners for two thirds of the campaign. Granite resigned in November 2013 due to work and family commitments and his assistant Ian Price took over the reins, assisted by Paul Jones and Nick Matthews, but the long breaks caused by the winter weather interrupted their earlier rhythm and Town finished the season once again in the lower reaches, although never in any serious danger of the drop. Following the demolition of the Knowsley Road ground in 2010, Town have led a nomadic existence up the road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, sharing Ashton Town’s Edge Green Street ground for three seasons before moving across town to Brocstedes Park at the invitation of Ashton Athletic in 2012. The current season is scheduled to be the club’s last in exile, as plans are in place for re-location back to St. Helens for the 2015-16 season at the Council-owned Ruskin Park site, currently undergoing massive redevelopment and a brandnew facility awaits. In readiness for the move, the club is undergoing a radical re-branding, adopting the town’s coat of arms as their badge once again and reverting next season to their traditional blue and white colours in preparation for an emotional return to the town in August 2015.

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Opponents - St Helens Town 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

North West Counties Premier Division Runcorn Linnets Glossop North End Ashton Athletic 1874 Northwich AFC Liverpool Nelson Colne Congleton Town Squires Gate Alsager Town Maine Road Winsford United Bootle Silsden West Didsbury & Chorlton Runcorn Town Abbey Hey St Helens Town Stockport Sports Barnoldswick Town AFC Blackpool Bacup & Rossendale Borough

P 23 20 24 18 21 20 19 21 19 24 24 21 20 18 20 17 23 21 22 21 23 21

Recent Results (League) Runcorn Linnets 1-0 St Helens Town St Helens Town 2-5 Colne Stockport Sports 0-2 St Helens Town St Helens Town 2-2 Runcorn Town AFC Blackpool 2-1 St Helens Town Congleton Town 2-0 St Helens Town Leading Goalscorers

League

Cup

Total

Chad Whyte

Karl Bergqvist

Andy Gillespie

Aaron Morris

Kristian Bell

Jack McKay

Marcus Perry

Christopher Cottington

Hamish Falconer

James Rushton-Woods

Jamil Salah

Lewis Coyle

Nathan Ogden

Thomas Lightbody

W 18 17 12 13 12 11 10 8 8 9 9 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 3 3 2 1

D 5 2 8 4 3 3 3 8 7 4 4 5 4 4 1 3 2 2 5 3 5 3

L 0 1 4 1 6 6 6 5 4 11 11 8 8 6 11 8 15 13 14 15 16 17

F 59 63 37 36 49 42 38 37 37 42 38 41 33 31 29 40 29 27 33 28 18 18

A 18 8 22 10 30 30 25 28 26 48 44 39 28 30 41 36 55 56 75 50 51 55

GD 41 55 15 26 19 12 13 9 11 -6 -6 2 5 1 -12 4 -26 -29 -42 -22 -33 -37

F.A Vase So Far 1st Round St Helens Town 3-1 Yorkshire Amateur

Goals: Bell, Whyte, McKay 2nd Qualifying Round St Helens Town 2-0 Nostell Miners Welfare

Goals: Berqvist, Gillespie 1st Qualifying Round Irlam 1-2 St Helens Town

Goals: Berqvist, Ogden

Pts 59 53 44 43 39 36 33 32 31 31 31 29 28 28 25 21 20 20 14 12 11 6

Ebac Northern League Division 1 Pos 1

Team West Auckland Town

P 21

W 14

D 4

L 3

F 66

A 30

GD 36

Pts 46

2 3

North Shields Marske United

18 18

13 12

1 4

4 2

40 49

15 26

25 23

40 40

Dunston UTS

Jarrow Roofing BCA

Bishop Auckland

Shildon

Guisborough Town

Bedlington Terriers

Durham City

Morpeth Town

-3

Consett

Whitley Bay

-8

Ashington

West Allotment Celtic

-17

Newton Aycliffe

-19

Newcastle Benfield

18 19

Penrith Celtic Nation FC

18 20

4 4

6 5

8 11

30 23

43 43

-13 -20

18 17

20 21 22

Billingham Synthonia Sunderland RCA Crook Town

19 16 21

3 2 1

2 4 3

14 10 17

29 19 23

55 35 75

-26 -16 -52

11 10 6

Results

Fixtures

Wednesday 19th November 2014 North Shields 2-0 Dunston UTS

Division 1 Celtic Nation v Crook Town Durham City v Billingham Synthonia Penrith v Bedlington Terriers West Allotment Celtic v Jarrow Roofing BCA

Tuesday 18th November 2014 Bishop Auckland 2-6 Marske United Consett 1-5 Shildon West Auckland 7-1 Billingham Synthonia Senior Cup Quarter Finals Morpeth Town 3-2 West Allotment Celtic (AET) Newcastle United 7-0 Team Northumbria Whitley Bay 6-4 Alnwick Town (AET)

Division 2 Billingham Town v Darlington RA Chester-le-Street v Team Northumbria Esh Winning v Norton & Stockton Ancients Heaton Stannington v Hebburn Town Northallerton Town v Birtley Town South Shields v Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Tow Law Town v Brandon United Washington v Thornaby Willington v Stokesley Sports Club

Ebac Northern League Division 2 Pos 1

Team Team Northumbria

P 22

W 13

D 5

L 4

F 55

A 21

GD 34

Pts 44

2 3

Seaham Red Star Norton & Stockton Ancients

18 20

14 13

2 5

2 2

53 49

21 27

32 22

44 44

4 5

Washington Heaton Stannington

19 20

12 11

3 2

4 7

68 48

39 31

29 17

39 35

Darlington RA

Hebburn Town

Ryhope CW

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion

Thornaby

Whickham

Birtley Town

-12

Northallerton Town

Chester-Le-Street

Willington

Alnwick Town

-24

South Shields

Billingham Town

-1

19 20

Stokesley Sports Club Tow Law Town

20 22

4 2

1 6

15 14

37 19

61 55

-24 -36

13 12

21 22

Esh Winning Brandon United

22 21

2 0

2 3

18 18

15 17

84 66

-69 -49

8 3

Results

Fixtures

Saturday 15th November 2014

Saturday 22nd November 2014 F.A Vase 2nd Round Alnwick Town v St Helens Town Atherton Colleries v Seaham Red Star Congleton Town v Whitley Bay Consett v Whickham Dunston UTS v Guisborough Town Glossop North End v Ryhope CW Marske United v Barton Town Old Boys Newcastle Benfield v Ashington Shildon v Runcorn Town Sunderland RCA v North Shields Tadcaster Albion v Morpeth Town West Auckland v Shaw Lane Aquaforce

Alnwick Town 6-1 Tow Law Town Birtley Town 3-1 South Shields Darlington RA 5-1 Heaton Stannington Hebburn Town 2-4 Washington Norton & Stockton Ancients 3-0 Brandon United

Ryhope CW 0-0 Team Northumbria

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 4-2 Stokesley Sports Club

Seaham Red Star 3-2 Esh Winning Thornaby 2-2 Chester-le-Street Whickham 0-2 Northallerton Town Willington 2-2 Billingham Town

F.A Vase Facts BIGGEST WIN: Alnwick Town 5-2 Shildon (2005/06) BIGGEST DEFEAT: Alnwick Town 0-7 Ashington (2002/03) Haslingden 7-0 Alnwick Town (1996/97) TOTAL GAMES PLAYED: 33 FIRST F.A VASE GAME Gretna Athletic 1-3 Alnwick Town (1975/76) LAST F.A VASE GAME: Alnwick Town 2-3 Albion Sports (2013/14) TOTAL F.A VASE GOALS SCORED: 48 TOTAL F.A VASE GOALS CONCEDED: 82 RANDOM TEAMS PLAYED AGAINST: Darwen, Glasshoughton Welfare, Winterton Rangers

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 Alnwick Town last scored 10 goals in a game back in 2010 (10-0 v Chopwell Officials Club).

Alnwick Town players have received 24 yellow cards so far this season. Brad McClelland and Adam Shanks have scored 66% of Alnwick Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals this season (37 of 56).

Alnwick Town are yet to lose a game this season when Tony Brown has scored (3 wins, 1 draw). The crowd of 150 at Whitley Bay in the Northumberland Senior Cup was the largest involving Alnwick Town this season.

Alnwick Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average home league crowd so far this season is 66 (11 games, 726 total). Players wearing shirt numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17 are yet to score this season.

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