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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: Record Against The Opposition Page 19: Club Noticeboard Page 20: Random Stats and Next Home Fixture
Programme Notes - The Editor Well I could easily use this column to be negative following last weekend’s defeat. Instead though, I’m going to mention some of the positives from this season so far. Goals Scored We have scored 36 league goals so far this season. At the current rate we will beat the previous total of the last 2 seasons. Goalscoring Strikers For too long the club relied on the goals of Tony Brown. This season, we have 4 players that have scored more than Tony, reducing the burden on him. The Pitch It will start to take a bit of a hammering with the weather changing, but for months I would put money on us having the best pitch in the league. Hours and hours of labour from Ian Hogg provide our club with that surface. Season Tickets This season we have sold more than ever before since we returned to the Northern League. Sponsorship We have more players sponsored this season than ever before. And pitch sponsorship has raised more this season only half way through that it did all of last season. Entertainment Goals (even though they are are both ends) make football entertaining for the fans. We (the fans) have seen an absolute boatload this season, and I would much prefer that than coming to watch a 0-0 every week. Watching Your Local Team Last minute winners against the league leaders. Pints in the bar looking out into the ground. The Great Escape. Value for money? The professional game doesn’t even come close. 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 TOW LAW 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
Jasper
Ian Hogg
Sue Hogg Alfie Cook
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Copperfields
Iain Badger
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
Sovereign Taxis Alnwick 01665 602 200
The Lunchbox
Christopher Hall
Anthony Carss Alnwick Memories supporting Alnwick Town TeamDinga Darts and Charity Cycle Team are proud to support Alnwick Town Football Club
Alnwick Town AFC Squad Profiles - 2014/2015 Season
Sponsored By:
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.
Available to Sponsor
Defender: Tom Macpherson Super Tom is set for a spell on the sidelines due to a ligament injury, but has put in some excellent performances at the heart of the defence before injury. 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. 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’.
Available to Sponsor
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 / Midfielder: Kieran Hogg Nippa has taken the matchday captains armband this term, and is putting in some good performances at both full back and centre midfield. Versatile. 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
Steve Hall
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.
Available to Sponsor
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.
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 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.
Available to Sponsor
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
11/10
A
BIRTLEY TOWN
1-2
18/10
H
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION
0-6
25/10
A
STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB
4-1
01/11
H
SOUTH SHIELDS
2-1
08/11
A
NORTHALLERTON TOWN
8-0
15/11
H
TOW LAW TOWN
18/11
A
WHITLEY BAY (NSC QF)
22/11
H
ST HELENS TOWN (FAV 2R)
25/11
H
BIRTLEY TOWN (EAMC 2R)
29/11
H
ESH WINNING
06/12
A
WILLINGTON
13/12
H
DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC
09/08
A
12/08 16/08
20/12
A
HEBBURN TOWN
27/12
H
HEATON STANNINGTON
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
54
74
Straker S
Palmer D
Hogg K
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Douglas K
Glasper L
Palmer D
Hogg K
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Douglas K
Glasper L
Palmer D
Hogg K
Dixon J
Lowes D
Douglas K
Shanks A
Douglas R
Mbiavanga G (Y)
Murray B (Y)
Straughan R
Hogg K
Straker S
Douglas R
Mbiavanga G
Straughan R
Lowes D
Hogg K
Straker S
Douglas R
Mbiavanga G
Straughan R
Lowes D
Douglas K
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
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Ebac Northern League Division 2
Alnwick Town v Tow Law Town Alnwick Town AFC Squad
Colours
Tony Brown
Gloire Mbiavanga
Jon Colley
Brad McClelland
Jamie Dixon
Bryan Murray
Keith Douglas
Daniel Palmer
Ryan Douglas
Darren Riddell
Kevin Elliott
Brett Robertson
Kieran Hogg
Adam Shanks
Danny Lowes
Sean Straker
Tom Macpherson
Ross Straughan
Black and White Stripes
Black Shorts
Black Socks
Manager
Assistant
Sports Therapists
Derek Atwell
Steve Mullen
David Ross / Joanne Chisholm
Saturday 15th November 2014 Referee: M Ryan Assistants: K Downey J Harkness
Tow Law Town FC Squad Gareth Ayers
Kieran Martin
Robbie Bleming
David Moffat
Scott Brassell
Adam McVickers
Scott Duggan
Simon Ord
Vinny Gash
David Parker
Paul Greenwood
Luke Parkinson
Lewis Harrison
Daryl Richardson
Jamie Henderson
Shaun Ryder
Johnny Hewitson
Alistair Wilson
Malik Kalimba Chris Killeen Anth Lee Colours
Black and White Stripes
Black Shorts
Black Socks
Manager
Assistant
Physio
Gary Anderson
Scott Brassell
John Dixon
Alnwick Town Player Stats Appearance Info Player
L
ATWELL, DEREK
LS
ULS
2
10
BROOKS, BRIAN
C
CS
Goal Info
UCS
T
TS
1
0
2
1
CG
TG
Y
0
0
18
1
2
1
3
2
11
3
2
3
5
1
1
0
1
0
0
17
4
3
4
0
1
11
2
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
2
0
0
3
19
1
0
4
1
1
15
1
COLLEY, JON
9
3
COLLINS, KENNY
1
1
DIXON, JAMIE
1
DOUGLAS, KEITH
16
2
DOUGLAS, RYAN
3
3
1
ELLIOTT, KEVIN
11
1
GAIR, ROSS
1
GLASPER, LUC
2
1
2 1
0
4
4
2
2 3
GRAHAM, CHRIS
1
HOGG, KIERAN
16
1
1
HOGG, STEPHEN
4
2
1
4
2
1
0
0
18
1
0
3
0
18
0
0
2
17
2
0
2
17
1
2
8
1
1
2
3
HUME, RIKKI LOWES, DANNY
16
LOWES, JAKE
2
1
3
MACPHERSON, TOM
15
3
MBIAVANGA, GLOIRE
15
2
1
2
MCCLELLAND, BRAD
15
1
1
2
MULLEN, DANIEL
8
1
5
MURRAY, BRYAN
2
2
6
1
1
OWN GOALS
1 1
11
1
12 0
0
0 1
5
3
3
2
7
3
12
1
1
3
15
1
1
ROBERTSON, BRETT
4
4
6
4
4
1
1
1
0
1
3
20
0
17
1
0
PALMER, DANIEL
SHANKS, ADAM
1
0
RIDDELL, DARREN SCHIAVETTA, DOMINIC
R
0
3
BROWN, TONY
1
LG
Cards
1
0 0 2
2
1 0
13
4
17
STRAKER, SEAN
8
1
6
3
11
1
0
STRAUGHAN, ROSS
12
3
2
3
15
3
0
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.
1
Alnwick Town Reserves #
Club
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
PTS
1
Grainger Park Boys Club
12
9
2
1
47
17
30
29
2
Shilbottle C W
10
9
0
1
46
14
32
27
3
Lindisfarne Custom Planet
12
8
2
2
39
27
12
26
4
Gateshead Leam Rangers
11
8
1
2
30
15
15
25
5
Longbenton
12
7
2
3
42
24
18
23
6
Newcastle Benfield Reserves
11
7
0
4
36
25
11
21
7
High Howdon Social Club
12
5
3
4
28
22
6
18
8
Whitburn Athletic
12
6
2
4
32
28
4
17
9
Swalwell
13
5
1
7
32
36
-4
16
10
Forest Hall
13
4
2
7
24
31
-7
14
11
Seaton Burn
10
3
3
4
15
17
-2
12
12
Willington Quay Saints
11
2
3
6
17
22
-5
9
13
Cramlington United
12
2
3
7
22
34
-12
9
14
Alnwick Town Reserves
12
2
3
7
16
34
-18
6
15
West Allotment Celtic A
13
1
3
9
21
46
-25
6
16
Wideopen And District
12
1
0
11
10
65
-55
3
Results
Fixtures
Saturday 8th November 2014
Saturday 15th November 2014
Alnwick Town Reserves 3-2 Willington Quay Saints Cramlington United 1-1 High Howdon Social Club Gateshead Leam Rangers 5-1 Wideopen & District Grainger Park Boys Club 7-2 West Allotment Celtic A Newcastle Benfield Reserves 1-2 Lindisfarne Custom Planet Forest Hall 3-3 Swalwell
Forest Hall v Alnwick Town Reserves Longbenton v Willington Quay Saints Saturday 22nd November 2014 Wideopen & District v Alnwick Town Reserves Saturday 29th November 2014 High Howdon Social Club v Alnwick Town Reserves
-3
-3
Today’s Opponents - Tow Law Town The "Lawyers" were founded in 1890 and became founder members of the Auckland and District League in 1892. The following year they won the Durham Amateur Cup. They first joined the Northern League in 1894, winning the Durham Challenge Cup two years later. After leaving the Northern League the Lawyers played in the South Durham Alliance (1900 to 1905) and Crook and District League (1912 to 1914). After the war the club played in the Auckland and District League until being readmitted to the Northern League in 1920 where it has played ever since. Until 1994/95 season the club had not won the championship apart from two successive seasons 1923/24 and 1924/25. In between the League Cup was won in 1973/74 when Ashington were beaten 2-1 in the final at Crook. The 1994/95 League Championship win is a certainly an outstanding memory for the club especially as it was won by 14 clear points. The Lawyers finished second in the league in the 1998/99 season. Another outstanding memory was the tremendous F.A. Cup run of 1967/68. Having reached the first round Tow Law beat Mansfield 5-1 and in the second round drew 1-1 with Shrewsbury at Ironworks Road. The Lawyers went into the hat for the Third Round and drew a home tie with Arsenal. Sadly it was not to be after they went down 6-2 at Shrewsbury in the replay. Frank McGee reported after the replay "Arsenal were saved from a fate worse than death - a trip to Tow Law in January". Peter Quigley and Tony Heslop took the Club on it's first visit to Wembley was made on 9th May 1998 after a tremendous F.A. Vase run. It was a splendid adventure which sadly ended with a 1-0 defeat by Tiverton. The Lawyers first ground was in Church Lane but the present Ironworks Road ground was built by volunteers during the miners strike of 1892/93. Ironically it was rebuilt during another miners strike in 1921. Today the much improved state of the ground is down to the regular work which has been done since 1921 by many hardworking bands of voluntary labour. A major scare occurred early in the 2004/05 season, the playing surface was struck by subsidence, rendering it unplayable. The Club was forced to ground share at Esh Winning for the remainder of the season, whist repairs were carried out by the Coal Board.
Today’s Opponents - Tow Law Town Continuity at the club was provided by the longest serving trio of officials in the League, Chairman Harry Hodgson, Treasurer Harry Dixon and Club Secretary Bernard Fairbairn who followed his father and grandfather into the job.) They had over 100 years service between them. Harry Hodgson stood down as Chairman at the end of the 95/96 season but is still a member of the committee. At the end of 1997 Harry Dixon also stood down but stayed on as the Club President until his death in 2002. Harry Hodgson took over as President. Their places have been taken over by John Flynn as Chairman and Kevin McCormick as Treasurer. Bernard Fairbairn continued as Secretary until 2007, having been in the post since 1961 – at grand total of 46 years (“A prisoner would get less for murder.”) Steve Moralee took on the role of Club Secretary. During 2004, John Flynn stood down as Club Chairman. Harry Hodgson again showed his devotion to the Club, returning as Chairman for 1 last year. Following the 2004/05 season, Harry Hodgson took a well deserved retirement from the Club. His replacement, Sandra Gordon becomes the first female Chair at the Club and only the third in the long history of the League. Billy Hall who played for Blackpool and Manchester City returned to Tow Law after his playing days and became the teams trainer. He remained a staunch supporter until he died in January 2000, aged 98. He had been the Northern Leagues and the Football Leagues oldest surviving player. Billy was a member of the League Championship teams in the 1920s. In recent times the Lawyers most famous player was the England International Chris Waddle who transferred to Newcastle in 1980. Steve Howard who moved onto Hartlepool United in 1996 before becoming Northampton Towns record signing at £120,000 before moving to Luton Town in 2001, Steve has become a legend with Luton Town scoring over 100 goals for the “Hatters” with 96 of these being league goals, also playing as a centre half following an injury crisis in the club, Steve is the 3rd all time leading goal scorer for Luton Town also winning two promotions with the club. He then made a move to Derby County in 2006, scoring many vital goals for the Rams before moving on loan to Leicester City in 2008 where he made the move a permanent one, The Scottish “B” International has spent the last five seasons at Leicester City and has become a lynch pin in the sides success.
Ebac Northern League Division 1 Pos 1
West Auckland Town
Team
P 19
W 12
D 4
L 3
F 55
A 29
GD 26
Pts 40
2 3
North Shields
18 16
13 12
0 1
5 3
35 38
24 13
11 25
39 37
4
Marske United
17
11
4
2
43
24
19
37
5
Bishop Auckland
17
11
1
5
34
19
15
34
6
Jarrow Roofing BCA
19
10
3
6
38
26
12
33
7
Bedlington Terriers
19
10
2
7
39
31
8
32
8
Guisborough Town
19
8
5
6
37
26
11
29
9
Durham City
17
8
3
6
32
27
5
27
10
Consett
16
7
5
4
37
25
12
26
11
Shildon
13
8
2
3
29
17
12
26
12
Morpeth Town
21
6
8
7
35
40
-5
26
13
Whitley Bay
16
7
3
6
31
34
-3
24
Ashington
18
6
5
7
33
31
2
23
15
Newton Aycliffe
21
6
1
14
24
43
-19
19
16
Newcastle Benfield
16
5
3
8
29
26
3
18
17
Penrith
17
4
5
8
26
39
-13
17
18 19
West Allotment Celtic Celtic Nation FC
16 19
5 4
1 4
10 11
23 22
42 42
-19 -20
16 16
20 21 22
Billingham Synthonia
17 15 20
3 2 1
2 4 2
12 9 17
28 19 19
46 31 71
-18 -12 -52
11 10 5
Dunston UTS
14
Sunderland RCA Crook Town
Results
Fixtures
Saturday 8th November 2014
Saturday 15th November 2014
Ashington 1-1 Whitley Bay Bishop Auckland 3-0 Bedlington Terriers Consett 1-1 Newcastle Benfield Guisborough Town 3-4 Durham City Morpeth Town 1-3 Dunston UTS North Shields 3-0 Newton Aycliffe Penrith 2-5 Jarrow Roofing BCA Shildon 4-1 Celtic Nation West Allotment Celtic 4-0 Crook Town West Auckland Town 1-1 Marske United
Bedlington Terriers v West Allotment Celtic Billingham Synthonia v Morpeth Town Bishop Auckland v Newcastle Benfield Crook Town v Penrith Dunston UTS v Guisborough Town Durham City v North Shields Jarrow Roofing BCA v Celtic Nation Marske United v Consett Newton Aycliffe v Ashington West Auckland Town v Sunderland RCA Whitley Bay v Shildon
Ebac Northern League Division 2 Pos 1
Team Team Northumbria
P 21
W 13
D 4
L 4
F 55
A 21
GD 34
Pts 43
2 3
Seaham Red Star Norton & Stockton Ancients
17 19
13 12
2 5
2 2
50 46
19 27
31 19
41 41
4 5
Washington Heaton Stannington
18 19
11 11
3 2
4 6
64 47
37 26
27 21
36 35
6
Hebburn Town
19
9
6
4
56
31
25
33
7
Ryhope CW
18
9
5
4
45
31
14
32
8
Whickham
20
9
4
7
40
32
8
31
9
Thornaby
18
9
4
5
37
36
1
31
10
Darlington RA
19
9
4
6
35
36
-1
31
11
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
19
9
3
7
40
42
-2
30
12
Chester-Le-Street
19
7
6
6
36
26
10
27
13
Willington
19
7
5
7
33
31
2
26
14
Birtley Town
19
8
2
9
36
50
-14
26
15
Northallerton Town
19
7
4
8
50
35
15
25
16
South Shields
20
7
3
10
46
39
7
24
17
Alnwick Town
19
7
1
11
36
65
-29
22
18
Billingham Town
17
4
7
6
25
26
-1
19
19 20
Stokesley Sports Club Tow Law Town
19 21
4 2
1 6
14 13
35 18
57 49
-22 -31
13 12
21 22
Esh Winning Brandon United
21 20
2 0
2 3
17 17
13 17
81 63
-68 -46
8 3
Results
Fixtures
Saturday 8th November 2014
Saturday 15th November 2014
Billingham Town 3-1 Esh Winning Brandon United 0-5 Seaham Red Star Chester-le-Street 2-3 Hebburn Town Heaton Stannington 1-1 Willington Northallerton Town 8-0 Alnwick Town Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 3-1 Ryhope CW South Shields 1-2 Whickham Stokesley Sports Club 3-4 Birtley Town Team Northumbria 2-3 Thornaby Washington 3-1 Darlington RA
Alnwick Town v Tow Law Town Birtley Town v South Shields Darlington RA v Heaton Stannington Hebburn Town v Washington Norton & Stockton Ancients v Brandon United Ryhope CW v Team Northumbria Ryton & Crawcrook Albion v Stokesley Sports Club
Seaham Red Star v Esh Winning Thornaby v Chester-le-Street Whickham v Northallerton Town Willington v Billingham Town
Records Against The Opposition Saturday 19th October 2013 Tow Law Town 3-1 Alnwick Town Saturday 28th September 2013 Alnwick Town 2-3 Tow Law Town Tuesday 5th March 2013 Alnwick Town 2-0 Tow Law Town Saturday 18th August 2012 Tow Law Town 0-0 Alnwick Town Tuesday 11th September 2001 (League Cup) Tow Law Town 6-1 Alnwick Town Tuesday 26th September 2000 (League Cup) Alnwick Town 4-3 Tow Law Town Match Record since 1996/97
Alnwick Wins: 2
Played: 6 Draws: 1 Tow Law Town Wins: 3
Alnwick Goals: 10
Tow Law Town Goals: 15
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 2 Alnwick Town players have received Red Cards this season (Ross Straughan and Kevin Elliott) Alnwick Town currently have a score of 4.33 out of 5 in this season’s Secret Shopper campaign.
Alnwick Town last competed in the F.A Cup in the 2006/2007 season. In 3 and a half seasons, Tony Brown has made just 1 appearance from the substitutes bench.
Jonny Colley has started 49 games in the Northern League for the club. In 1950/1951 season, Alnwick Town recorded their biggest win in the F.A Cup (10-2 v Newburn).
Alnwick Town games in the Northern League this season are currently averaging 5.32 goals. Alnwick Town currently have 2978 followers on Twitter and 267 likes on Facebook (and rising).
Next Home Fixture
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