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YOUTH ALLIANCE HANDBOOK SEASON 2009 – 2010



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CONTENTS Match Officials Appointments .........................................................................................2 Youth Alliance Club Directory ..........................................................................................3 Youth Alliance Competition Rules .................................................................................63 Appendix A .................................................................................................................70 Cup Competition Season 2009-2010.........................................................................74 Instructions to Match Officials ...................................................................................76 Youth Alliance - Honours................................................................................................77 Youth Alliance Tables Season 2008-2009......................................................................78 Youth Alliance Fixture List 2009-2010 ...........................................................................79 Distribution of Contributory League Match Officials Appointments for Season 2009-2010 ............................................................................90

EXECUTIVE A G Williamson The Football League Operations Centre Edward VII Quay, Navigation Way Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2YF T 0844 463 1888 F 0844 826 5188 E fl@football-league.co.uk

www.football-league.co.uk The Football League Limited. Registered in England No. 80612 Registered Office Edward VII Quay, Navigation Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2YF.

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MATCH OFFICIALS APPOINTMENTS REGIONAL APPOINTMENTS OFFICER - NORTH Name

JOHN JONES

Address

Referees Dept, The Football Association, Wembley National Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ

Telephone

01709 892792

Mobile

07984 195886

e-mail

john.jones@thefa.com

REGIONAL APPOINTMENTS OFFICER - SOUTH Name

DAVID COOK

Address

Referees Dept, The Football Association, Wembley National Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ

Telephone

01483 486609

Mobile

07984 195885

e-mail

david.cook@thefa.com

ASSISTANT TO THE APPOINTMENTS OFFICER Name

CHRIS WILDEY

Address

Referees Dept, The Football Association, Wembley National Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ

Telephone

0844 980 8200 ext 4637

e-mail

chris.wildey@thefa.com

Assistant referees are to be appointed by County Football Associations County Football Association Appointments Officer Telephone Number Facsimile Number E-mail address -

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REGIONAL CONFERENCES Season 2009-2010 NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

Accrington Stanley

Bradford City

Blackpool

Burton Albion

Burnley

Chesterfield

Bury

Darlington

Carlisle United

Doncaster Rovers

Chester City

Grimsby Town

Macclesfield Town

Hartlepool United

Morecambe

Hull City

Oldham Athletic

Lincoln City

Port Vale

Mansfield Town

Preston North End

Notts County

Rochdale

Rotherham United

Shrewsbury Town

Scunthorpe United

Stockport County

York City

Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE

AFC Bournemouth

Aldershot Town

Bristol Rovers

Barnet

Cheltenham Town

Brentford

Exeter City

Brighton & Hove Albion

Hereford United

Colchester United

Oxford United

Dagenham & Redbridge

Plymouth Argyle

Gillingham

Swansea City

Leyton Orient

Swindon Town

Luton Town

Torquay United

Millwall

Yeovil Town

Northampton Town Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Southend United Wycombe Wanderers

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ACCRINGTON STANLEY

North West Conference

The Fraser Eagle Stadium, Livingstone Road, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5BX T 01254 356950 F 01254 356951 E hannah@accringtonstanley.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

HANNAH BAILEY

E hannah@accringtonstanley.co.uk

HEAD OF YOUTH

PHIL HACKNEY

T 07957 961403 E phil.hackney@accringtonstanley.co.uk

HOME VENUE

Radcliffe Borough FC

ADDRESS

Stainton Park, Pilkington Road, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 3PE

DIRECTIONS

CAR: M62 junction 17 follow signs for Whitefield and Bury. Take A665 to Radcliffe via by-pass to Bolton Road. Signposted to turn right into Unsworth Street opposite Turf Hotel. The Inn2Gether Stadium is on the left approximately half a mile turning into Colshaw Close East.

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AFC BOURNEMOUTH

South West Conference

Dean Court, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AF T 01202 726300/726344 F 01202 726373 E youthdev@afcb.co.uk CONTACTS

FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATOR

NEIL VACHER

HEAD OF YOUTH

JOE ROACH

T 07801 882129 E joe.roach@afcb.co.uk

YOUTH SECRETARY

PAULINE DIGHTON

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

MARION McMINN

HOME VENUE

Bournemouth Sports Ground

T 01282 565938 E secretary@burtonalbionfc.co.uk

ADDRESS

Chapel Gate, East Parley BH23 6BD

DIRECTIONS

From A31 (Ringwood/Ferndown Trunk Road) take A338 to Bournemouth. Take first slip road on left (after approx. 6 miles) following signs to Bournemouth International Airport (B3073). Follow Airport signs along B3073 and continue along past, keeping Airport on right. At next roundabout, take second exit into Chapel Lane and almost immediately the entrance to Bournemouth Sports Club is on your left.

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ALDERSHOT TOWN

South East Conference

The Recreation Ground, High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 1TW T 01252 320 211 F 01252 324 347

CONTACTS

SECRETARY

GRAHAM HORTOP

T 07761 833541 E graham.hortop@theshots.co.uk

HEAD OF YOUTH HOME VENUE

Aldershot Military Stadium

ADDRESS

Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2JL

DIRECTIONS

Leave the M3 at junction 4. Follow the signs for Farnham and Aldershot on the A331. Come off at the Aldershot Military Town North exit. At the roundabout, go straight across onto the road which goes over the A331. At the next roundabout turn left and with 200 yards there will be barracks on your left and shops on your right. At the next roundabout turn left. It is signposted Aldershot Military Museum, Airborne Forces Museum and indoor tennis courts. This is a curved road that leads to a small roundabout. At the roundabout turn right into Queens Avenue. Continue along Queens Avenue until you come to the Military Stadium, which is on your left. Parking is available at the stadium.

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BARNET

South East Conference

Underhill Stadium, Barnet Lane, Barnet, Herts EN5 2DN T 01438 717430 E malmkiely@yahoo.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

ALAN JACKETT

T 01923 465240 M 07717538522 E awjprem@btinternet.com

HEAD OF YOUTH

JEREMY STEELE

T 07792 673633 E jeremysteele@hotmail.co.uk

HOME VENUE

Prince Edward Playing Fields

ADDRESS

Camrose Avenue, Edgeware, Harrow, Middlesex HA8 6AG

DIRECTIONS

FROM SOUTH - A41 > A5150 > A5 > Left into Bacon Avenue > Left into Camrose Avenue FROM NORTH - M1 > A41 > A410 > A5 > Right into Camrose Avenue

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BLACKPOOL

North West Conference

Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6JJ T 01253 344784 (Training Ground) F 01253 405011 (Main Ground) E secretary@blackpoolfc.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

MATTHEW WILLIAMS

T 01253 472300

HEAD OF YOUTH

GARY PARKINSON

T 07876 263753

HOME VENUE

Squires Gate Training Ground

ADDRESS

Martin Avenue, St. Annes-on-Sea

DIRECTIONS

M6 TO M55: Follow signs for Blackpool Airport. Take first left past Airport entrance then first right onto Martin Avenue. Ground is located on the left after 100 yards.

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BRADFORD CITY

North East Conference

Coral Windows Stadium, Valley Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD8 7DY T 01274 773355 F 01274 773356 E bradfordcityfc@compuserve.com CONTACTS

SECRETARY

JON POLLARD

HEAD OF YOUTH

DAVID WETHERALL

T 07949 584314 E bradfordcityfc@compuserve.com

HOME VENUE

Rawdon Meadows

ADDRESS

Harrogate Road, Apperley Bridge, Bradford, BD10 9RR

DIRECTIONS

FROM NORTH: Take the A1 to Knaresborough/York exit. Then follow A59 towards Knaresborough. At roundabout exit onto A658. Stay on A658 (eventually pass Leeds/Bradford Airport on the left). Under the runway tunnel and then straight across at traffic lights. Straight across at the next lights coming down the hill right ot the bottom. Stansfield Arms Public House and Restaurant is on the right and Rawdon Meadows Playing Fields is on the left, adjacent to Woodhouse Grove School. FROM M62: Exit at J26 taking M606 signposted Bradford. Stay on M606 to end and turn right at roundabout following signs for Airport/Harrogate (A6177). Stay on this road until signs for A658 Airport/Harrogate. Turn right and stay on road to Greengate traffic lights just beyond Sainsburys. Through lights and straight down hill for 0.25 mile. Rawdon Meadows Playing Fields is on the right opposite the Stansfield Arms public house and restaurant.

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BRENTFORD

South East Conference

Griffin Park, Braemar Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 0NT T 08453 456 442 F 0208 568 9940 E lhall@brentfordfc.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

LISA HALL

HEAD OF YOUTH

BARRY QUIN

YOUTH TEAM MANAGER

DARREN SARLL

HOME VENUE

Brentford FC Training Ground

ADDRESS

100 Jersey Road, Osterley, Middlesex TW5 0TP

DIRECTIONS

FROM CENTRAL LONDON: Leave London via A4, Great West Road towards Heathrow/Hounslow. Continue onwards to Gillette Corner and straight on again towards Heathrow/Hounslow. After approx. 1.8 miles turn right into Jersey Road. Brentford FC training ground is 0.37 miles on the left. FROM M25: Leave M25 at J15 and take M4 towards central London. Leave M4 at J4 towards Heathrow. Leave at Junction 4a – A4 Great West Road towards central London. At the junction with Jersey Road turn right. Brentford FC training ground is 0.37 miles on the left.

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BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION

South East Conference

Eighth Floor, Tower Point, 44 North Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1YR T 01273 695400 F 01273 648179 E seagulls@bhafc.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY HEAD OF YOUTH

DEREK J ALLAN

E derek.allan@bhafc.co.uk

MARTIN HINSHELWOOD

T 07885 796710

E martin.hinshelwood@bhafc.co.uk YOUTH TEAM COACH

VIC BRAGG

HOME VENUE

University of Sussex Sports Grounds

T 01273 684984

ADDRESS

Ridge Road, Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9RB

DIRECTIONS

M25 J7 for M23 then A23 to Brighton. On reaching the outskirts of Brighton turn off for A27 (Lewes, Newhaven). Follow A27 for approx. 4 miles to Falmer and the University of Sussex is located on the left hand side. Go up the slip road on the left to a small roundabout then turn left. Take the first turning on the right into Mill Street. At the end of Mill Street turn left into Ridge Road and the entrance to the sports complex (changing rooms) is approx. 600 yards on left-hand side.

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BRISTOL ROVERS

South West Conference

Memorial Stadium, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0BF T 0117 909 6648 F 0117 907 4312 E rodwesson@bristolrovers.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

ROD WESSON

T 07970 705441

HEAD OF YOUTH

DARREN PATTERSON T 07881 834041 E darrenpatterson@bristolrovers.co.uk

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE MANAGER

STEWART NAUGHTON

T 07966 545791 E soccerworks@hotmail.com

HOME VENUE

AXA Sunlife Sports Ground

ADDRESS

Station Road, Henbury, Bristol BS10 7TB

DIRECTIONS

Leave the M5 at J17 and follow signs for A4018 – a dual carriageway. Head back to Old Crow roundabout before travelling back down A4018. Turn left at sign for Clifton Rugby Club.

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BURNLEY

North West Conference

Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 4BX T 0871 221 1882 F 01282 700014 E info@burnleyfc.com CONTACTS

FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATOR

PAULINE SCOTT

E p.scott@burnleyfc.com

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH

MARTIN DOBSON

T 07792 244 941 E m.dobson@burnleyfc.com

HOME VENUE

Gawthorpe Training Ground

ADDRESS

Habergham Drive, off Burnley Road, Padiham BB12 8UA

DIRECTIONS

Exit J10 on the M65, take 2nd exit off the roundabout (signposted Padiham). Straight through three sets of traffic lights. Come to a Pelican Crossing with a National Trust sign on the left – Gawthorpe Hall. Take a sharp right, taking the entrance to Gawthorpe Hall, down the lane and enter the car park saying Burnley FC only.

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BURTON ALBION

North East Conference

Pirelli Stadium, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire DE13 0AR T 01283 565938 F 01283 523199 E office@burtonalbionfc.co.uk W www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

FLEUR ROBINSON

E fleur@burtonalbionfc.co.uk

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

MARION McMINN

T 01282 565938 E secretary@burtonalbionfc.co.uk

HEAD OF YOUTH

GARY ROWETT

HOME VENUE

National FA Centre (temp)

E office@burtonalbionfc.co.uk

ADDRESS

Needwood, Burton on Trent, Staffs DE13 9PD

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BURY

North West Conference

Gigg Lane, Bury BL9 9HR T 0161 764 4881 F 0161 764 5521 E admin@buryfc.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

JILL NEVILLE

E jill.neville@buryfc.co.uk

YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR

SHARON UNSWORTH

E sharon.unsworth@buryfc.co.ok

HEAD OF YOUTH

MIKE SHERON

T 07806 888296

HOME VENUE

Goshen Sports Centre

ADDRESS

Tennyson Avenue, Bury BL9 9RF

DIRECTIONS

FROM THE NORTH: Leave the M60 motorway at junction 17, at the roundabout take the third exit onto the A56 signposted Whitefield, Prestwich. Proceed for three and half miles following the signs for Bury – when approaching a petrol station on the left – Goshen Sports Centre is signposted to turn right into Tennyson Ave. Follow the road round to Goshen Sports Centre.

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CARLISLE UNITED

North West Conference

Brunton Park, Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1LL T 01228 526237 F 01228 554141 E enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

SARAH MCKNIGHT

E sarahm@carlisleunited.co.uk

YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR

CHRISTINE METCALFE

E enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk

HEAD OF YOUTH

ERIC KINDER

E eric.kinder@carlisleunited.co.uk

HOME VENUE

Creighton Rugby Club

ADDRESS

Creighton Rugby Club, Sycamore Lane, Parkland, Carlisle CA1

DIRECTIONS

Leave the M6 at Jct 42 and follow the signs for City Centre. After the first set of traffic lights turn right (shop on corner) on the Cumwhinton Road. Follow road to mini roundabout take 1st exit onto Garlands Road. After a quarter of a mile turn right onto Sycamore Lane. Rugby club car park 100 yards on the right.

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CHELTENHAM TOWN

South West Conference

Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 5NA T 01242 573558 F 01242 224675 Youth Dept T 01242 254444 F 01242 254451 E youth@ctfc.com CONTACTS

SECRETARY

PAUL GODFREY

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE MANAGER

KEN ORAM

HEAD OF YOUTH

BRIAN FORSBROOK

T 07763 009652 E youth@ctfc.com

HOME VENUE

Seasons Business and Leisure Complex

ADDRESS

Quat Goose Lane, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 9RX

DIRECTIONS

To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation

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CHESTER CITY

North West Conference

Deva Stadium, Bumpers Lane, Chester CH1 4LT T 01244 371376 F 01244 390265 CONTACTS

SECRETARY

TONY ALLAN

YOUTH TEAM MANAGERS

SIMON DAVIES/JIMMY HUNTER Simon Davies T 07770 660808

HOME VENUE

Deeside Lane Training Centre, Chester

ADDRESS

Deeside Lane, off Sealand Road, Chester CH1 6BX

DIRECTIONS

FROM M56: Go to the end of the M56, and follow signs for Chester (A540). Bear left on to A540 and at the roundabout by the Garage, turn left. Follow this road for approximately 3 miles,past the Mollington Banastre Hotel to the next roundabout. Take the third exit signposted Sealand Road Industrial Estate. Go straight on at the next traffic lights and straight on at the next roundabout. At the next traffic lights with Tescos and Stokers Furniture Store in front of you, turn right towards Queensferry. Carry on down this road for approx 2 miles, past B & Q, the Park and Ride and the Car Showrooms until you see a Fore Golf sign on your left (past the Garden Centre on your right). Turn immediate left after the Fore Golf sign into Deeside Lane. Travel down Deeside Lane, bearing left and you will see the training ground.

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CHESTERFIELD

North East Conference

Recreation Ground, Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 4SX T 01246 246371 F 01246 556799 CONTACTS

SECRETARY

ALAN WALTERS

YOUTH SECRETARY

DAVE O'HARE

HEAD OF YOUTH

DAVE BENTLEY

T 07919 053665

E davebentley@therecreationground.co.uk HOME VENUE

Warminster Road

ADDRESS

Norton, Sheffield, S8 8PS

DIRECTIONS

To be sent before fixtures

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COLCHESTER UNITED

South East Conference

The Weston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex CO4 5UP T 01206 755144 F 01206 755114 E jennifer.aves@colchesterunited.net CONTACTS

SECRETARY

CAROLINE PUGH

HEAD OF YOUTH

TONY HUMES

T 07879 840077

YOUTH TEAM COACH

JOE DUNNE

T 07711 327120

YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR

JENNIFER AVES

E tony.humes@colchesterunited.net

HOME VENUE

Garrison ‘B’ Ground

ADDRESS

North Circular Road, Colchester, Essex

DIRECTIONS

To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation.

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DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE

South East Conference

Victoria Road, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Stadium RM10 7XL T 0208 592 1549/7194 F 0208 593 7227 E secretary@daggers.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

TERRY GROVER

HEAD OF YOUTH

WAYNE BURNETT

T 07984 716436 E w.burnett@daggers.co.uk

HOME VENUE

M&B Sports & Social Club

ADDRESS

Rainham Road South, Dagenham, Essex RM10 7XS

DIRECTIONS

Exit M25 at junction 28 onto the A12. Head towards Romford until you reach the junction of Whalebone Lane, look for the Moby Dick pub, turn left. Follow the road for about 11/2 miles to the next main junction, turn left onto the roundabout. Take the second exit, Rainham Road South. Carry on to the traffic lights, turn left at the Eastbrook pub onto Dagenham Road to the roundabout. Turn right and follow the road into the M&B car park.

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DARLINGTON

North East Conference

Neasham Road, Darlington DL2 1DL T 01325 387010 F 01325 387025 E football@darlington-fc.net CONTACTS

SECRETARY

LISA CHARLTON

HEAD OF YOUTH

CRAIG LIDDLE

T 07802 775072 E craig@darlington-fc.net

HOME VENUE

Aykley Heads Police Headquarters

ADDRESS

Aykley Heads Sports Complex Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TT

DIRECTIONS

Take A690 Durham turn off, At roundabout take the 1st exit onto milburngate, at rounabout take 1st exit onto A691, At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B6532 At roundabout take 4th exit, At rounabout take 1st exit, Turn left into Aykley Heads Police Headquarters.

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DONCASTER ROVERS

North East Conference

Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way Doncaster DN4 5JW T 01302 530494 F 01302 530044 E info@doncasterrovers.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

JENNY SHORT

YOUTH SECRETARY

SUZANNE UTTLEY

HEAD OF YOUTH

PAUL WILSON

HOME VENUE

Cantley Park

ADDRESS

off Ascot Avenue, Doncaster

DIRECTIONS

Follow signs for Doncaster Racecourse from all major roads. At the racecourse roundabout take the third exit and follow signs for Cantley. Straight over at next roundabout. At traffic lights take the left-hand lane which turns before the lights. Take first road on left and follow road. At Bechers Brook public house proceed forward to the entrance to Cantley Park. Training ground located at end of this road.

T 07949 924443 E youth@doncasterroversfc.co.uk

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EXETER CITY

South West Conference

Cat & FiddleTraining Ground, Clyst St Mary Exeter EX5 1DP T 01395 233883 F 01395 233538 E simon.hayward@exetercityfc.co.uk CONTACTS

HEAD OF YOUTH

SIMON HAYWARD

T 07887 727949

YOUTH TEAM COACH

KWAME AMPADU

T 07774 840978

YOUTH TEAM COACH

SHAUN TAYLOR

T 07866 385021

E emawk@orange.net

YOUTH TEAM ADMINISTRATOR KAY GOSS

T 01395 233883

HOME VENUE

Cat & Fiddle Training Ground

ADDRESS

Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DP

DIRECTIONS

Leave M5 at junction 30, towards Exmouth A376. Travel along appox 1/2 mile, at the roundabout take the 2nd exit towards Seaton/Sidmouth B3176. The Cat & Fiddle training Ground is appox 1/2 mile on the right.

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GILLINGHAM

South East Conference

Priestfield Stadium, Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, Kent ME7 4DD T 01634 300000 F 01634 850986 E info@gillinghamfootballclub.com CONTACTS

SECRETARY

GWENDOLINE POYNTER

YOUTH SECRETARY

KELLY KINGSNORTH

E kkingsnorth@priestfield.com

HEAD OF YOUTH

MARK PATTERSON

T 07867 790850

HOME VENUE

Beechings Cross Training Ground

ADDRESS

Grange Road, Gillingham, Kent

DIRECTIONS

A2 onto A289 Medway Towns bypass to Gillingham. Continue through Medway Tunnel on dual carriageway until you reach the second roundabout (Grange roundabout). Take 3rd exit into Danes Hill (the Hastings Arms should be on your left). Take 1st left into Plantation Road and then turn left at the T junction. Follow road around and into the car park.

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GRIMSBY TOWN

North East Conference

Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire DN37 7PY T 01472 608001 F 01472 693665 E rae@gtfc.co.uk CONTACTS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

IAN FLEMING

HEAD OF YOUTH

NEIL WOODS

T 07801381038 E neilwoods@gtfc.co.uk

HOME VENUE

Cheapside Training Ground

ADDRESS

Cheapside, Waltham, Grimsby, North East Lincs DN37 0HT

DIRECTIONS

If you are travelling on either the M1, M62, M18 take the following: M180 onto the A180 Exit at turnoff marked Great Coates A1136, at roundabout turn right, at the next mini roundabout, turn right onto A1136 - Go through the set of traffic lights - Go to the Toothill roundabout, turn right onto Littlecoates Road B1444 (you will see the Forte Posthouse Hotel on your right) - Go over the next mini roundabout until you reach Bradley Cross Roads roundabout - Take 2nd exit onto Bradley Road (this road is about 2-3 miles long) - keep on this road until you come to a mini roundabout - Turn left onto Barnoldby Road, at the top of Barnoldby Road are two mini roundabouts - Turn right at the 1st roundabout and left at the 2nd roundabout onto Cheapside - If you carry on down this road for about 1-2 miles you will arrive at Grimsby Town Football Club's training ground (it is on your left hand side). If you are travelling on the A46 take the following: A46 through Laceby and onto Laceby Road, Grimsby until you get to a large roundabout with Grimsby University on the left take, keep in the right lane and turn right onto A16 Scartho Road, keep on this road and at Scartho Fold roundabout keep in the left lane and bear left onto Louth Road - at the next roundabout take the second exit and at the following roundabout (Toll Bar) go straight ahead, keep on this road through the set of traffic lights and after approx 1 mile you will see a public house (Jug & Bottle) on your left, take the next right onto Cheapside - follow this road for a couple of miles (watch the sharp bends) Grimsby Town Training Ground is on your right hand side.

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HARTLEPOOL UNITED

North East Conference

Victoria Park, Clarence Road, Hartlepool TS24 8BZ T 01429 272584 (option 7) F 01429 863007 E enquiries@hartlepoolunited.co.uk www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

MAUREEN SMITH

THE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

TERRY MITCHELL

YOUTH TEAM COACH

MICHAEL BARRON

T 07720 711159

E Christine.Gibson@hartlepoolunited.co.uk HOME VENUE

Chester-le-Street

ADDRESS

Riverside Sports Complex, Riverside South, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham DH3 3SJ

DIRECTIONS

FROM NORTH: From A1(M) exit at J63. At roundabout take fourth exit. Exit roundabout onto A167. At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto A167 (Park Road). At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto B1284 (Ropery Lane). At roundabout take third exit. Exit roundabout onto local road. At roundabout take second exit. Continue to follow signs for Riverside Sports Complex. FROM SOUTH: From A1(M) exit at J63. At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto A167. At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto A167 (Park Road). At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto B1284 (Ropery Lane). At roundabout take third exit. Exit roundabout onto local road. At roundabout take second exit. Continue to follow signs for Riverside Sports Complex.

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HEREFORD UNITED

South West Conference

Edgar Street, Hereford HR4 9JU T 01432 276666 (Main office)/01432 870005 (Youth Co-ordinator) F 01432 870566 E club@herefordunited.co.uk and williamscolin@hct.ac.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

COLIN WILLIAMS

YOUTH TEAM MANAGER

GARY STEVENS

HEAD OF YOUTH/ YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR

COLIN WILLIAMS

HOME VENUE

Hereford City Sports Club

T 07796 131814

ADDRESS

Grandstand Road, Hereford HR4 9NG

DIRECTIONS

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HULL CITY

North East Conference

Kingston Communications Stadium, The Circle, Walton Street, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 6HU T 0870 837 0003 F 01482 304882 E info@hulltigers.com CONTACTS

SECRETARY

PHIL HOUGH

HEAD OF YOUTH

BILLY RUSSELL

T 07810 157724 E billy.russell@hulltigers.com

HOME VENUE

Winterton Rangers Football Club

ADDRESS

West Street, Winterton, Scunthorpe T 01724 732628

DIRECTIONS

FROM THE A15, leave at junction (A1077) signposted Winterton. Continue along this road for four miles before turning left on to B1207 (opposite garage) signposted Winterton. Continue for approx 1.5 miles and take right fork – West Street. Ground is located on right-hand side.

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LEYTON ORIENT

South East Conference

Matchroom Stadium, Brisbane Road, Leyton, London E10 5NF T 0871 310 1881 F 0871 310 1882 E info@leytonorient.net CONTACTS

SECRETARY

LINDSEY MARTIN

HEAD OF YOUTH

ANDY EDWARDS

T 07944 027542 E a.edwards@leytonorient.net

HOME VENUE

Ford Sports & Social Club

ADDRESS

Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8HG

DIRECTIONS

Take the A12 into London from Romford. Turn left at crossroads – William Torbit School is on the right signposted Seven Kings. The entrance is concealed on your left after about 0.25 miles – where the road veers to the right.

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LINCOLN CITY

North East Conference

Sincil Bank, Lincoln LN5 8LD T 0870 8992005 F 01522 880020 E fran.martin@redimps.com CONTACTS

SECRETARY

FRAN MARTIN

YOUTH SECRETARY

TRISHA DIXON

T 01522 563793 F 01522 880020 E Trisha.dixon@redimps.com

HEAD OF YOUTH

TOM SPALL

T 07878 115569

HOME VENUE

Lincoln City FC Training Ground

E john.spall@redimps.com

ADDRESS

Carlton Boulevard. Lincoln LN2 4WJ

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LUTON TOWN

South East Conference

Kenilworth Stadium, 1 Maple Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 8JA T 01582 411622 F 01582 405070 E youth@lutontown.co.uk OR clubsec@lutontown.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

ADAM COCKFIELD

T 07838 608789 E adam.cockfield@2020mission.com E footballadmin@lutontown.co.uk E clubsec@lutontown.co.uk

HEAD OF YOUTH/ YOUTH TEAM COACH

GREGG BROUGHTON T 07801110396 E gregg.broughton@2020mission.com

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Luton Town Training Ground

ADDRESS

Ely Way, Luton, Beds LU4 9QN

DIRECTIONS

Exit M1 Juntion 11. Travel along Dunstable Road towards Luton. Turn left down Oakley Road ( just before PC World). Go straight over the roundabout. Turn 3rd left into Ely Way, the training ground is at the end of Ely Way.

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MACCLESFIELD TOWN

North West Conference

London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7SP T 01625 264686 F 01625 264692 E admin@mtfc.co.uk CONTACTS

ADMINISTRATOR

JULIE BRIGGS

YOUTH TEAM MANAGER

JOHN ASKEY

HOME VENUE

Moss Rose Ground

E juliebriggs@mtfc.co.uk

ADDRESS

London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7SP

DIRECTIONS

From North (M6) exit J19, from South exit J17, following signs for Macclesfield. The ground is signposted from town centre (A523 Leek Road).

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MANSFIELD TOWN

North East Conference

Field Mill Ground, Quarry Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 5DA T 01623 482482 F 01623 482495 E info@mansfieldtown.net W www.mansfieldtown.net CONTACTS

CHAIRMAN

ANDREW PERRY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

STEPHEN BOOTH

SECRETARY

LAURA ATHERTON

HEAD OF YOUTH

MICHAEL WHITLOW E info@mansfieldtown.net

HOME VENUE

Sutton Town FC

ADDRESS

The Fieldings, Huithwaite Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts NG17 2HB

DIRECTIONS

Contact Simon Matters on 07905578886 for Sutton Town FC

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MILLWALL

South East Conference

The Den, Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN T 0208 466 9308 F 0208 290 0797 E youth@millwallplc.com

CONTACTS

SECRETARY

KAREN WILSON

HEAD OF YOUTH

SCOTT FITZGERALD

HOME VENUE

Millwall FC Training ground

T 07960 497399 E youth@millwallplc.com

ADDRESS

Calmont Road, Off Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 4BZ

DIRECTIONS

FROM M25 leave at junction 4 (A21 Bromley), and follow signs for A21. Follow signposts to Bromley/Catford (approx 8 miles). You come to Bromley Court Hotel on your left. Carry on and take the left hand turning into Ashgrove Road (Macdonalds is on the corner), this will lead to Calmont Road. Entrance to the Training Ground is on your right. FROM M11 leave at junction 4 and take the A406 East. Leave the A406 at Redbridge signposted A12. Take the Blackwell Tunnel. Go through the tunnel and follow A20, leaving at the A205 (Eltham turnoff). Follow the A205 (signposted Catford) Westhorne Avenue, follow A205 until you reach Catford one way system. Follow the one way system left then right, take the left side A21 Bromley Road. Follow Bromley Road for approx 2/3 mile, Ashgrove Road is on your right (look out for Macdonalds), follow onto Calmont Road.

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MORECAMBE

North West Conference

Christie Park, Lancaster Road, Morecambe, Lancs LA4 6BQ T 01524 411797 F 01524 832230 E office@morecambefc.com

CONTACTS

SECRETARY

NEIL MARSDIN

T 07764 159770

HEAD OF YOUTH

RICHARD DANSON

T 07791 704087

HOME VENUE

Lancaster & Morecambe College

ADDRESS

Morecambe Road, Lancaster

DIRECTIONS

FROM NORTH AND SOUTH: Leave M6 at junction 34. Follow A589 Lancaster to Morecambe for approx 3 miles, still following the signs for Morecambe. Carry on at large roundabout, college entrance on right at pelican lights.

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NORTHAMPTON TOWN

South East Conference

Sixfields Stadium, Upton Way, Northampton NN5 5QA T 01604 683700 F 01604 751613 E julie.delauney@ntfc.tv CONTACTS

SECRETARY

NORMAN HOWELLS

HEAD OF YOUTH

GEOFF HARROP

T 07894614816

YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR

JULIE DELAUNEY

E julie.delauney@ntfc.tv

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Moulton College

ADDRESS

Moulton, Northampton NN3 3RR

DIRECTIONS

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NOTTS COUNTY

North East Conference

Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3HJ T 01159 529000 F 01159 553994 E heidibate@nottscountyfc.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

TONY CUTHBERT

T 01159 529000

HEAD OF YOUTH

MICK LEONARD

T 07875 303439

YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR

JILL CREEDEN

T 01159 557239

E football@nottscountyfc.co.uk

E mickleonard@nottscountyfc.co.uk

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Highfields

ADDRESS

The University of Nottingham, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2PS

DIRECTIONS

From the North J25 M1: Follow the signs for Nottingham on the A52. Continue for several miles on the A52 until arriving at a large island which has the Toby public house on the corner. Turn right here into Woodside Road (A6464). Continue straight on at the next island. At the 2nd island turn left (A6005) and then immediately right into Highfields playing fields. From the South J24 M1: Exit J24 of the M1 and follow the signs for Nottingham on the A453. Continue through Clifton passing the Trent University on your left hand side. At the next set of traffic lights continue straight over and follow the signs for Derby A52. Continue straight on over the flyover passing the multiplex cinema on your left. Exit left from A52 and take the A6005 University Boulevard to Long Eaton. Highfields entrance is towards the end on the left just before the island.

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OLDHAM ATHLETIC

North West Conference

Boundary Park, Oldham OL1 2PA T 0871 226 2235 F 0871 226 1715 E alan.hardy@oldhamathletic.co.uk

CONTACTS

SECRETARY

ALAN HARDY

HEAD OF YOUTH

TONY PHILLISKIRK

HOME VENUE

Chapel Road Training Ground

T 07977 740950

ADDRESS

Hollinwood, Oldham

DIRECTIONS

J22 FROM M60. Follow signs for Oldham (A62). At third set of traffic lights – Chapel Road – turn right. Entrance to training ground is at the end of stone wall on right.

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OXFORD UNITED

South West Conference

Grenoble Road, Oxford. OX4 4XP T 01865 337500 F 01865 337501 E gm@oufc.co.uk CONTACTS

GENERAL MANAGER/ SECRETARY

MICK BROWN

HEAD OF YOUTH

LES TAYLOR

HOME VENUE

Oxford University, Iffley Road Sports Complex

T 07763055384 E ltaylor@oufc.co.uk

ADDRESS

Jackdaw Lane, off Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SR

DIRECTIONS

WEST: Use Oxford Ring Road. Leave at Kennington roundabout and head towards Oxford. At traffic lights next to Fox & Hounds PH (0.5 mile) turn right. Follow road over river to next set of traffic lights (0.75 mile). Turn left – Iffley Road, heading towards city centre. Follow road for approx. 0.5 mile. Look out for Old Ale PH on right - Jackdaw Lane is opposite. Turn into Jackdaw Lane, turn right at sports complex sign, past rugby ground and report to main reception. EAST: Use Oxford Ring Road. Come off at Littlemore roundabout and head towards Oxford. Continue for approx. 1.5 miles (road starts as Oxford Road, becoming Rose Hill, Henley Avenue and eventually Iffley Road. Look for Old Ales PH on right – Jackdaw Lane is opposite. Turn into Jackdaw Lane, turn right at sports complex sign, past rugby ground and report to main reception.

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PETERBOROUGH UNITED

South East Conference

London Road Stadium, London Road, Peterborough PE2 8AL T 01733 563947 F 01733 344140 E youth@theposh.com CONTACTS

YOUTH TEAM MANAGER

DAVE OLDFIELD

HEAD OF YOUTH

DAVE ROBERTSON

T 07801 71770 E robbo@theposh.com

HOME VENUE

Woodlands Sports Centre

ADDRESS

Splash Lane, Castor, Peterborough

DIRECTIONS

From A47 exit signposted castor & Ailsworth. At top of junction turn left, Woodlands is approx 800 metres on your left

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PLYMOUTH ARGYLE

South West Conference

Home Park, Plymouth PL2 3DQ T 01752 562561 F 01752 609121 E carole.rowntree@pafc.co.uk/gordon.bennett@pafc.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

CAROLE ROWNTREE

HEAD OF YOUTH

GORDON BENNETT

HOME VENUE

Harpers Park (Training Ground)

T 07711 172437 E gordan.bennett@pafc.co.uk

ADDRESS

Home Park, Plymouth, Devon PL2 3DQ

DIRECTIONS

M5 and A38 to Plymouth. Follow signs for Plymouth Argyle FC as you approach Plymouth to Home Park. Harpers Park located behind main ground.

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PORT VALE

North West Conference

Vale Park, Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 1AW T 01782 655800 F 01782 834981 E lodey@port-vale.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

F W LODEY

YOUTH ADMINISTRATION

ESTELLE BAGGLEY

T 01782 655804 E estelle.baggley@port-vale.co.uk

HEAD OF YOUTH

MARK GREW

T 07977 572036

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Training Pitches, Vale Park

ADDRESS

Vale Park, Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 1AW

DIRECTIONS

NORTH: Leave M6 at J16 taking A500 south to Stoke-onTrent. After approx. 6 miles take A527 (signposted Tunstall). At roundabout take second exit signposted Tunstall A527, Longport Road. After 0.5 mile turn right onto B501 (second exit, Newcastle Street) at small roundabout. Straight on at next roundabout to the crossroads, continuing straight ahead into Moorland Road. Take second left – Hamil Road and Vale Park is on left. Use official entrance ‘D’ – following road round for reception.

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PRESTON NORTH END

North West Conference

Sir Tom Finney Way, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire PR1 6RU T 08704 421 1964 F 01772 693367 E janet@pne.com CONTACTS

SECRETARY

JANET PARR

HEAD OF YOUTH

DEAN RAMSDALE

HOME VENUE

Springfields Training Ground

ADDRESS

Dodney Drive, Lea, Preston

DIRECTIONS

Leave M6 at J31, up the hill to mini roundabout (Heskeths Arms pub on the corner). Turn right onto Blackpool Road. Deepdale is visible on the left as you approach a set of traffic lights. Continue straight ahead, progressing through a series of traffic lights until you see the Toby Carvery pub. Opposite is Tudor Avenue – turn right off Blackpool Road into Tudor Avenue then a sharp left into Greenside Avenue and right into Dodney Drive. Approx. 100 yards further on, turn right into training ground.

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QUEENS PARK RANGERS

South East Conference

Rangers Stadium, South Africa Road, Shepherds Bush, London W12 7PJ T 0208 740 2521 (Stadium)/0208 897 5417/8 (Training Ground) F 0208 740 4171 (Stadium)/0208 897 5429 (Training Ground) E terry.s@qpr.co.uk CONTACTS

FOOTBALL SECRETARY / YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR

MISS TERRY SPRINGETT

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE MANAGER

KEITH RYAN

T 07825 541033

HOME VENUE

Imperial College Sports Ground

ADDRESS

Sipson Lane, Harlington, Middlesex UB3 5AQ

DIRECTIONS

Leave M4 at J4 and follow M4 Spur Road towards Heathrow Airport. At roundabout at end of Spur Road take left slip road signposted A4 Central London. Follow A4 for a short distance and turn left into Harlington High Street at Holiday Inn Ariel hotel. Turn left into Sipson Lane (opposite Red Lion pub). Sports Ground is situated 0.5 mile on the right.

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ROCHDALE

North West Conference

Spotland Stadium, Wilbutts Lane, Rochdale OL11 5DS T 01706 644648 F 01706 648466 E office@rochdaleafc.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

COLIN GARLICK

T 07740 205373

ADMINISTRATION MANAGER/ ASSISTANT SECRETARY

GINA BUCKLEY

T 01706 753580 E admin@rochdaleafc.co.uk

HEAD OF YOUTH/MANAGER

CHRIS BEECH

T 07880 512418

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Rossendale United

ADDRESS

Dark Lane, Staghills Road, Newchurch, Rossendale BB4 7UA

DIRECTIONS

From North or West - M6 or M61 onto M65. Leave at J5 (Walker Park). Round the island onto the B6322, follow the signs for Haslingden. Pass the reservoirs, go under the motorway bridge and turn 1st right onto A56, signpost Manchester. Take the 1st junction, approx 400 yards, though the traffic lights and follow signs for Rawtenstall. At the large roundabout take the exit for Burnley A682. At 1st set of traffic lights turn right into Newchurch Road (signposted Rossendale United). Pass the market and Marl Pits Sports Complex. By car - After approx 1 mile, turn right into Stagshill Road (signpost Rossendale United), the ground is 800 yards on the rIght. By coach - Continue up the hill to Newchurch Village, turn right between the Boars Head and Blue Bell pubs. Pass the church, the ground is 100 yards on the left. From South or East - M62 onto M60 Orbital. Exit at J18 onto M66 heading north. Follow signs for Burnley, then follow signs for Rawtenstall A682. At the large roundabout take the exit for Burnley A682. At 1st set of traffic lights turn right into Newchurch Road (signposted Rossendale United). Pass the market and Marl Pits Sports Complex. By car - After approx 1 mile, turn right into Stagshill Road (signposted Rossendale United), the ground is 800 yards on the right. By coach - Continue up the hill to Newchurch Village, turn right between the Boars Head and Blue Bell pubs. Pass the church, the ground is 100 yards on the left.

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ROTHERHAM UNITED

North East Conference

Mangham House, Mangham Road, Barbot Hall Industrial Estate, Rotherham S61 4TJ T 0844 414 0733 F 0844 414 0744 E youth@rotherhamunited.net CONTACTS

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

PAUL DOUGLAS

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

JULIE HUNT

HEAD OF YOUTH

STEVE THORNBER

T 07815749688 E youth@rotherhamunited.net

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE MANAGER

TONY MORTON

T 07950725813

ADMINISTRATORS

JENNY PEARSON/ALISON SORESBY

HOME VENUE

Keepmoat Stadium Doncaster

ADDRESS

Mangham House, Mangham Road, Rotherham S61 4RJ

DIRECTIONS

Circulated on confirmation of fixture

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SCUNTHORPE UNITED

North East Conference

Glanford Park, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe DN15 8TD T 0871 2211 899 F 01724 857986 E admin@scunthorpe-united.co.uk CONTACTS

GENERAL MANAGER

JAMIE HAMMOND

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

DAVID BEEBY

HEAD OF YOUTH

TONY DAWS

HOME VENUE

Bottesford Town

ADDRESS

Bottesford Town FC, Birch Park, Ontario Road, Scunthorpe DN17 2TQ

DIRECTIONS

Please e-mail jeff.daws@scunthorpe-united.co.uk for directions

E youth@scunthorpe-united.co.uk

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SHREWSBURY TOWN

North West Conference

The Prostar Stadium, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6ST T 01743 289177 E jonharris@shrewsburytown.co.uk CONTACTS

GENERAL MANAGER / SECRETARY

JONATHAN HARRIS

HEAD OF YOUTH

NIGEL VAUGHAN

T 07843 858000 E coe@shrewsburytown.co.uk

HOME VENUE

Sundorne Sports Village, Sundorne, Shrewsbury

ALTERNATIVE VENUE

Lilleshall Nsc

ADDRESS

Sundorne Sports Village, Sundorne, Shrewsbury

DIRECTIONS

FROM NORTH: take A49 from Whitchurch, to Battlefield island, follow directions for (Telford) to next island, turn right, then straight over mini island. Sundorne Sports Village is on the left hand side.

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SOUTHEND UNITED

South East Conference

Roots Hall, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6NQ T 01702 304143 and 01702 304139 F 01702 304124 E youth@southend-united.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

HELEN NORBURY

YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR

LIS ORFORD

T 01702 304143 E lis.orford@southend-united.co.uk

HEAD OF YOUTH

RICKY DUNCAN

HOME VENUE

Boots & Laces

T 07887 648 249 E lis.orford@southend-united.co.uk

ADDRESS

123 Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 4DX

DIRECTIONS

FROM M25: J29 – A127 to Southend. FROM A12: Take A130 turn-off to Southend, then take A127.

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STOCKPORT COUNTY

North West Conference

Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Road, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 9DD T 0161 286 8888 ext 257 F 0161 286 8927 E rachael.moss@stockportcounty.com CONTACTS

ACTING SECRETARY

RACHAEL MOSS

HEAD OF YOUTH

CRAIG MADDEN

HOME VENUE

Stockport County Training Ground

ADDRESS

Ridgeway Road, Timperley, Cheshire WA15 7HE

DIRECTIONS

To be supplied by club with fixture confirmation.

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SWANSEA CITY

South West Conference

Liberty Stadium, Landore, Swansea SA1 2FA T 01792 616602 F 01792 616606 E jackie@swanseacityfc.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

JACKIE ROCKEY

HEAD OF YOUTH

TONY PENNOCK

T 07785 303914 E tonypennock@swanseacityfc.co.uk

HOME VENUE

St. Helens Sports Ground

ADDRESS

Bryn Road, Swansea SA2 0AR

DIRECTIONS

Leave M4 at J42, following A483 to Swansea. Proceed straight onto Mumbles Road. St. Helens Ground is located on the right, just before the Recreation Ground (Park and Ride).

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SWINDON TOWN

South West Conference

The County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 2ED T 0871 423 6433 F 0844 880 1112 E karen@swindontownfc.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

LOUISE FLETCHER

HEAD OF YOUTH

PAUL BODIN

T 07917 479104 E paul@swindontownfc.co.uk

YOUTH ADMINISTRATION

KAREN AINSCOW

HOME VENUE

The Liddington

ADDRESS

Fox Hill, Wanborough, Swindon SN4 0DZ

DIRECTIONS

To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation.

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TORQUAY UNITED

South West Conference

Plainmoor, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3PS T 01803 328666 F 01803 323976 E secretary@torquayunited.com or matt.williams@torquayunited.com CONTACTS

SECRETARY HEAD OF YOUTH

ANN SANDFORD MATTHEW WILLIAMS

T 07860 365094

E matt.williams@torquayunited.com HOME VENUE

Newton Abbot Racecourse

ADDRESS

Newton Road, Kingsteighton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3AF

DIRECTIONS

Signposted from M5, follow A380 to Torquay after leaving the M5 at junction 31. Take the A381 Teignmouth junction. Turn right on roundabout, taking the second left following the A381 to Newton Abbot. Take the first left at the next roundabout following the A383. Take the first left at the roundabout (Homebase, Homemaker on right side of road), pass Halfords, Matalan, the entrance to the Racecourse is on the left side just after Tesco roundabout.

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TRANMERE ROVERS

North West Conference

Prenton Park, Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, Wirral CH42 9PY T 0871 221 2001 F 0151 609 0606 E dawnr@tranmererovers.co.uk CONTACTS

SECRETARY

MICK HORTON

HEAD OF YOUTH

KENNY SHIELS

T 07713 787 882 E kennys@tranmererovers.co.uk

HOME VENUE

Raby Vale Training Ground

ADDRESS

Wilaston Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral CH63 4JG

DIRECTIONS

BY ROAD: Exit M53 J4. At the roundabout take the exit sign posted Clatterbridge. Follow the road to another roundabout, taking the 1st exit. Follow the road for approx 1 mile going straight over at the mini roundabout. Raby Vale will be on the left.

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WALSALL

North West Conference

Banks’s Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall WS1 4SA T 01922 622 791 F 01922 613202 E youth@walsallfc.co.uk CONTACTS

YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR

JULIE BANKS

T 01922 622 791 ext. 425

CLUB SECRETARY

ROY WHALLEY

T 01922 651 400

ASSISTANT CLUB SECRETARY

DANIEL MOLE

T 01922 651 401

E youth@walsallfc.co.uk

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E daniel.mole@walsallfc.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH

MICK HALSALL

T 01922 651 409 E mick.halsall@walsallfc.co.uk

HOME VENUE

Ray Hall Lane

ADDRESS

Birmingham County FA Headquarters, Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6JF

DIRECTIONS

Leave M6 at Junction 7. Take A34 into Birmingham. Proceed along A34 to Scott Arms traffic lights – turn right at lights into Newton Road. Proceed along Newton Road until arriving at Asbury Tavern Public House on the left, then turn right at next intersection in the carriageway (about 50 yards). Over the carriageway turn sharp left into the service road – this is Ray Hall Lane. After approximately 200 yards, the Birmingham County FA is clearly signposted on the left.

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WIGAN ATHLETIC

North West Conference

DW Stadium, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0UZ T 01942 770411 F 01942 770477 E g.bailey@jjbstadium.co.uk

CONTACTS

SECRETARY

GEMMA BAILEY-HALL

HEAD OF YOUTH

DAVE WATSON

HOME VENUE

Christopher Park

ADDRESS

Woodrush Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan WN6 8LB

DIRECTIONS

SOUTH: Leave M6 at J25. Follow A49 Wigan for 1.8 miles. Turn left into Robin Park Road at Asda. Pass the DW Stadium and at junction with B5375 (signposted Standish Lower Ground and Shevington), turn left. Following two bends in the road, turn right into Woodrush Road.

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WREXHAM

North West Conference

Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AH T 01978 290793 (Main Ground)/01978 853223 (Training Ground) F 01978 357821 (Main Ground)/01978 855373 (Training Ground) E geraint.parry@wrexhamfc.tv/stuart.webber@wrexhamfc.tv CONTACTS

SECRETARY

GERAINT PARRY

HEAD OF YOUTH / MATCH DAY CONTACT

STUART WEBBER

T 07738 353700 E stuart.webber@wrexhamfc.tv

YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR

TRICIA FURBER

T 07746 872383 E tricia.furber@wrexhamfc.tv

HOME VENUE

Colliers Park

ADDRESS

Chester Road, Gresford, Wrexham LL12 8PW

DIRECTIONS

Exit A483 at signs for Nantwich. At roundabout take exit signposted B5445 (Gresford). Ground is located on the left after approx. 0.5 mile.

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WYCOMBE WANDERERS

South East Conference

Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, Sands, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 4HJ T 01494 472100 (Stadium)/ 07852 971254 (Youth Department) F 01494 527633 (Stadium)/ 01494 881357 (Youth Department) E wwfc@wwfc.com CONTACTS

SECRETARY

KEITH ALLEN

HEAD OF YOUTH

RICHARD DOBSON

T 07852 971254

YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR

MATTHEW STANNARD

T 07852 971253

HOME VENUE

Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre

ADDRESS

Bisham, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1RT

DIRECTIONS

Bisham Abbey is located midway between Junction 4 of the M40 and junction 8/9 of the M4.

E Richard.dobson@wwfc.com

E matthew.stannard@wwfc.com

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YEOVIL TOWN

South West Conference

Huish Park, Lufton Way, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8YF T 01935 423662 F 01935 473956 E jcotton@ytfc.net CONTACTS

SECRETARY HEAD OF YOUTH

JEAN COTTON MAURICE HOPKINS

T 07970080734

E maurice@mauricehopkins.orangehome.co.uk HOME VENUE

Somerton Football Club

ADDRESS

Glasson Lane, Somerton TA11 6HG

DIRECTIONS

Take the A372 out of Bridgwater through Westonzoyland and follow the signs towards Langport. Take the B3153 left to Somerton.

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YORK CITY

North East Conference

KitKat Crescent, Grosvenor Road, York YO30 7AQ T 01904 624447 F 01904 631457 E nick.bassett@ycfc.net

CONTACTS

CLUB SECRETARY

NICK BASSETT

HEAD OF YOUTH

STEVE TORPEY

T 07917 702488 E louise.Jackson@ycfc.net

HOME VENUE

York City Training Ground

ADDRESS

Sutton Road, Wigginton, YO32 2RB

DIRECTIONS

on the B1363 (towards Sutton on the Forest) from the York Ring Road (A1237)

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YOUTH ALLIANCE COMPETITION RULES 1

Constitution

1.1

This combination of Clubs shall be called ‘The Football League Youth Alliance’ or any such other title as the terms of any sponsorship arrangement shall require and shall consist of not more than fifty-eight Clubs. All teams must be the youth teams of: (a) Clubs in membership of the FA Premier League or The Football League; or (b) other Clubs as may be admitted in accordance with Rules 1.2 and/or 1.3 below.

1.2

Any member club of The Football League which is relegated to the Football Conference (a ‘Relegated Club’), provided that it was prior to relegation a member of the Alliance, may apply not later then 1st June immediately following such relegation for permission to continue as a m e m b e r o f t h e Yo u t h A l l i a n c e w h i l s t a m e m b e r o f t h e F o o t b a l l C o n f e re n c e . That application will only be considered where the Relegated Club can demonstrate that it has continuing contractual obligations to players registered as scholars (as defined by Football League Regulations). The Executive shall have the power to determine any conditions attaching to any continued membership provided always that a maximum permitted period shall be two Seasons immediately following relegation.

1.3

Upon such terms and conditions as it may think fit, the Executive may admit additional Clubs in order to supplement the fixtures of its existing members. Any admissions will be at the absolute discretion of the Executive but will be for one Season only. Where any Club has a youth team admitted in accordance with this Rule 1.2 that Club shall give notice not later than 1st March in that Season as to whether it wishes to be considered for membership in the following Season. Continued membership shall also be at the absolute discretion of the Executive. The Executive shall give notice as to whether membership will be continued for a further Season not later than 1st April following receipt of notification from the Club that it wishes its membership to continue.

1.4

The Alliance must receive the sanction of The Football Association and the constituent teams may be grouped for divisions.

1.5

The Regulations of The Football League Ltd for the time being in force shall apply where applicable, unless these Rules shall provide otherwise.

1.6

Application by Clubs for admission to the Alliance must be made in writing to the Executive, no later than 1st March in each year.

1.7

Any Club intending to resign from membership of the Alliance must indicate this in writing to the Executive no later than 1st April in each year. Failure to meet this deadline will render the Club liable to a fine as determined by the Executive up to a maximum of £5,000.

2

Powers of the Management/Executive

2.1

The Alliance shall be governed by The Board of Directors (the ‘Board’) for the time being of The Football League who shall have the power at any time to alter, delete or add to these Rules in such manner as they in their absolute discretion deem appropriate.

2.2

The Board shall have the power to act upon and enforce the Rules of The Football League Youth Alliance and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters, including any not provided for in these Rules.

2.3

The Board shall have the power, authority and discretion to delegate the administration of The Alliance to the Executive.

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2.4

All decisions of The Board shall be binding subject to the right of appeal to the Board of Appeal in accordance with Rule 11.3. Decisions must be notified in writing to all concerned within twentyone days.

2.5

The Board reserves the right to expel any club from membership of the Alliance that it feels is detrimental to the standards expected of Youth Alliance clubs.

3

Competition/Structure/Fixtures

3.1

(a) Clubs will be divided into North and South and then into Regional conferences within each area. Each Club will play the other clubs within their Conference once at home and once away. The exception will be in the North West and South East Conferences. (b) In the North West and South East Conferences for the purposes of fixture compilation Clubs will be divided into Groups A and B based on geographical location. Within these groupings, each club will play the other clubs once at home and once away. Additionally, clubs from Group A will play Group B teams on a single occasion, and vice versa.

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3.2

The Executive has determined that the FL Youth Alliance season will conclude in parallel with the Football League season. Any matches still outstanding may be regarded as null and void at the absolute discretion of the Executive.

3.3

At the end of the season, the club having the largest number of points in each division shall be declared the Champion Club.

3.4

In all matches, points shall be awarded on the basis of three points for a win and one point for a draw.

3.5

If two or more Clubs are level on points, the Club having the best goal difference shall be declared the winner. In the event of the difference being equal, the winner shall be the club which has scored most goals.

3.6

In the event that Clubs cannot be separated on points, goal difference and goals scored, then the result(s) of the fixture(s) between the clubs involved shall be the deciding factor. If Clubs cannot be separated in this manner a play-off match or matches as determined by the Executive may be arranged.

3.7

All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game of Association Football as settled by The International Football Association Board.

4

Length of Play/Kick-off Times/Conditions of Play/Substitutes

4.1

All matches shall be of 90 minutes duration (45 minutes each way) with a half time interval not exceeding 15 minutes.

4.2

Matches shall be arranged to be played on Saturday mornings. Any clubs wishing to play at any other time will only be allowed to do so (on an exceptional basis only) upon written application and approval of the Executive.

4.3

The Kick-off time for all matches shall normally be 11:00am unless mutually agreed otherwise and approved by the Executive. Any Club failing to Kick-off at the appointed time may be fined a Specified Penalty (ÂŁ25) or be otherwise dealt with as the Executive may decide. In the event that the visiting team has to travel a distance of more than 120 (one hundred and twenty) miles or for a period exceeding two and a half hours, they can request a later kick-off time, such request not to unreasonably withheld. Any disputes as to kick-off times will be determined by the Executive.


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4.4

Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time if possible and must report all late starts to the Executive.

4.5

It is the responsibility of the Home Club to give notice in writing containing full details particularly of the location of the ground, time of kick-off and means of reaching the ground, to the Referee (and Assistant Referees) and the Secretary of the opposing Club at least five clear days prior to the date of the match, and the opposing Club and match officials shall acknowledge such notice. Any Club failing to carry out these provisions will be fined a specified penalty in the absolute discretion of the Executive.

4.6

The person in charge of each team must hand a copy of a team sheet containing the names of all players taking part in the game (including the names of the five nominated substitutes) to the Referee and a representative of the opponents in the presence of the Referee in his dressing room at least 30 (Thirty) minutes before the scheduled time of kick-off. The list shall indicate the full names of the players and shall indicate the colour of the Players’ kit and the Goalkeepers’ strip.

4.7

Should any nominated player or substitute sustain an injury after the submission of the team sheet to the Referee and before the kick-off time, he may be replaced and the Referee and the opposing Club should be informed. Any Club failing to observe these provisions will be fined a sum not exceeding a Specified Penalty (£25) in the absolute discretion of the Executive.

4.8

It is the responsibility of the home club to provide match balls up to the required standard for each fixture. Match balls are to be presented to the Referee for inspection prior to kick-off. The Football League may require, by issuing written notification instructing as such, that Clubs use ‘official match balls’.

4.9

It shall be the responsibility of the home team to ensure that at least the minimum medical requirements laid down from time to time by the Football Association are complied with in respect of all matches and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, that there is in attendance at all matches, a person who holds the Football Association Treatment of Injuries Certificate (or equivalent) and/or such other qualification in relation to the treatment of injuries as the Executive may decide from time to time.

4.10 In the event of a Club failing without just cause to keep its engagement, the Executive shall have the power to impose a fine, award points to its opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred by its opponents and relevant officials or otherwise deal with the matter at its discretion.

4.11 Substitutes up to a maximum of five per team may be nominated for any match provided they are included on the Team Sheet handed to the Referee prior to the Match. No more than three of the nominated substitutes may take part in each match. Substitutes not so named may not take part in the match.

5

Home & Alternative Venue/Facilities

5.1

Clubs must notify the Executive of a designated venue for their home fixtures. This venue must be available to Clubs throughout the season. The very occasional use of an alternative venue is permitted but only if supported by a written application to the Executive. Any Clubs failing to comply with this requirement will be subject to a specified penalty. Changes of venue must be communicated to the opposing Club and match officials. Failure to do so will result in the imposition of a fine of £250.

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5.2

Clubs must take all necessary precautions to keep their grounds in a playable condition. If through any fault of the home team a match has to be replayed, the Executive shall have the power to order the venue to be changed.

5.3

Adequate changing facilities for players and officials are to be provided. It is expected that Clubs are able to accommodate each team and the match officials in separate changing and showering areas.

5.4

Host Clubs are required to provide, as a minimum expectation, a basic level of hospitality. At the very least, drinks must be made available to all players and match officials before the game, at half time and after the game.

5.5

(a) Clubs must fence or rope off the playing area from spectators in appropriate circumstances. (b) Technical areas should be marked out with white lines. The ‘Technical Area’ extends 1m (1yd) on either side of the halfway line and extends forward up to a distance of 1m (1yd) from the touchline. Clear, correct markings are to be used to define this area, including a centre line to divide technical areas that abut each other. Referees must report clubs who fail to implement this regulation in either respect.

5.6

Clubs will not be permitted to play any fixture on an artificial surface without prior approval from the Executive

6

Postponements/Abandonments/Re-arrangement of Fixtures

6.1

Except by the permission of the Executive, all matches must be played on the dates originally fixed, but priority shall be given in appropriate circumstances to The Football Association and County Association Competitions. All other matches must be considered subservient.

6.2

(a) No match may be postponed without just cause and with the agreement of the Executive who must be given a minimum of 72 hours notice of any application. Clubs applying for a postponement must inform the Secretary of the opposing Club and the appointed match officials that they are intending to do so. (b) Notice of any postponement approved by the Executive must be given immediately by telephone or facsimile to the Secretary of the opposing Club and the three match officials. If match officials are not notified of the postponement, and subsequently arrive at the venue, the home club is liable for recompensing the full match fee and expenses to the appointed officials. (c) Not with standing the above, should a postponement occur on the day of a fixture, the home club must inform the Executive immediately. (d) Postponed fixtures must be re-arranged at the earliest reasonable opportunity. If both clubs have available Saturdays in their schedule, the outstanding fixture must be re-arranged for a Saturday. Midweek re-arrangements will only be sanctioned if exceptional circumstances apply. (e) The new date must be advised to the Executive in writing or by e-mail/facsimile communication. If no agreement has been reached within seven days, any League Match not so arranged shall have its date fixed by the Executive. (f)

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Where a match is abandoned from any cause whatever it may be ordered to count as a completed fixture or be replayed in full or in part on whatever terms and conditions the Executive shall in their absolute discretion determine.

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Results/Report Forms

7.1

(a) Results of all matches together with a list of the players and also the Referee markings required by Rule 9.3 shall be notified to the Executive on the forms provided within 5 days of the match. Clubs in default will be fined a Specified Penalty (£25) or dealt with as the Executive deems appropriate. Home Clubs must also notify the Press Association of the result of each match within 30 minutes of its conclusion. Clubs in default will be fined a Specified Penalty. Press Association contact number – 0870 124 0150 (b) The Result Form correctly completed shall be signed by a responsible member of the Club and the Executive shall have power to take such action as it deems suitable against a Club and/or individuals who submit a form that is incorrect.

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Colours

8.1

During the close season, the Executive shall obtain from each Club in writing, details of its first and alternative colours (shirts, shorts and socks) and shall inform all other Clubs, Referees and Assistant Referees of such details. No changes either in colours or combination of colours shall be permitted during the course of the Season unless permission is granted by the Executive.

8.2

In the event of two Clubs, in the opinion of the Referee, having the same or similar colours, the away team shall make the change.

8.3

Goalkeepers must wear colours which clearly distinguish them from other players and the Referee.

8.4

Any team not playing in normal registered colours shall notify its opponents at least five days before the match of the colours in which they will play.

8.5

If any Club wishes to register or play in shirts the colour of which is predominantly black, an alternative green shirt must be provided to each of the match officials.

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Match Officials

9.1

Registered Referees and Assistant Referees for all matches shall be appointed in a manner approved by the Executive.

9.2

No Club shall postpone the playing of a match on account of fitness or otherwise of the pitch. The Referee shall be the sole person entitled to determine such an issue after making an appropriate inspection. In the event of the Referee not being in attendance, the two Clubs must agree to a substitute who shall report the circumstances to the Executive. Such substitute shall usually be the Groundsman or a member of the Home Club’s groundstaff. The Executive will then decide whether or not the fixture proceeds.

9.3

Clubs shall award marks to the Referee for each match and the name of the Referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the Executive on the Report Form provided within five days of each match. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to a fine or dealt with as determined by the Executive. The FL Youth Alliance shall retain a record of the markings and shall submit a summary to The Football Association.

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Clubs will be required to submit to the Executive on the reverse of the form provided, a written explanation when they have awarded the Referee 60 or less marks.

9.5

The non-appearance of the appointed Referee should result in the senior Assistant Referee assuming his duties. In the event of such an occurrence, the appointment of another Assistant Referee will be mutually agreed by the clubs.

9.6

The following fees are applicable for season 2009-2010: Referees £45 Assistant Referees £30 Match officials required to officiate at matches scheduled for midweek afternoons (excluding Bank Holidays) shall also be paid an additional fee of £10 each.

9.7

Expenses: Standard railway fare or 32p per mile when travelling by private car. The home Club shall pay the officials their fees and expenses on the day of the match, in cash. Payment in the form of a cheque will not be permitted. In cases or postponed matches over which the Clubs have no control, the Match Officials, if present, or en route, shall be entitled to a half fee plus out-of pocket expenses, but where a match is not played owing to one Club being in default, that Club shall pay the Officials, if they reasonably attend the ground, their full fee and expenses.

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Player Registrations

10.1

(a) Subject to Rule 10.1 (b) below, only Players who are under 18 years of age as at 31st August in the current Season will be eligible to play in The Football League Youth Alliance. (b) Clubs may include on their teamsheet for any match up to two players over the age of 18 provided always that such players are: (i)

registered with The Football League as a Scholar; and

(ii)

under 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current season

10.2

Players registered with The Football League, The Premier League, Central League and Football Combination will automatically be registered to play in The Football League Youth Alliance, provided they comply with Rule 10.1 (a). Clubs wishing to sign other players (e.g. players from non-league Clubs signed on trial or players signed under FA Rule C (1) must use the non-first team registration form which must be signed by the player (such signature to be witnessed by a second person), and registered and approved before he plays. If a Club wishes to register a player on the day of a match it can do so by transmitting the completed non-first team registration form by facsimile to the Executive. Such facsimile transmission must be received by the Executive not less than 30 minutes prior to the official kick-off time. The original non-first team registration form must then be posted to the Executive so that it is received within 3 days of the match being played.

10.3

Any club failing to comply with the above rule shall incur a specified penalty detailed below: 1st offence - £50 2nd offence - £100 3rd offence - £150

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Protests/Appeals

11.1

All questions of eligibility, qualification of players or interpretation of the Rules shall be referred to the Executive for determination.

11.2

Any dispute occurring between Clubs shall be referred to the arbitration of The Board whose decision shall be binding upon all parties subject to Clause 11.3.

11.3

A Club within 14 days of the posting to them of written notification of any decision of the Board may appeal against such decision by lodging papers in duplicate, accompanied by a fee of an Approved Amount, with the Secretary of The Football Association for adjudication by a Board of Appeal. ‘An appeal to an Appeals Board of The Football Association shall be made and be conducted only in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association that relate to a p p e a l s t o a n A p p e a l s B o a rd a s a re i n f o rc e a t a n y t i m e ( s e e A p p e n d i x A ) . A copy of the Appeal shall be lodged with the Executive of The Football League Youth Alliance within two days of it being lodged with the Secretary of The Football Association.

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Cups/Trophies

12.1

At the end of each season, 21 mementoes shall be awarded to the Champion Club and Runners Up of each division. The Champion Club of each Regional Conference will also be entitled to hold the designated championship trophy for a year. Where possible, such trophies will be presented at a home first-team fixture. The holders must give an undertaking to ensure the safe custody of the Championship trophy until its due return date – stated on the guarantee form issued. The Championship trophies are the property of The Football League and may never be won outright.

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APPENDIX A Regulations for Football Association Appeals Commencement of Appeal 1.1

An appeal shall be commenced by lodging a notice of appeal (‘the Notice of appeal’) with The Association.

1.2

The Notice of Appeal shall be lodged within 14 days of the date of notification of the decision appealed against. In the case of an appeal from a decision of a Disciplinary Commission, the date of notification of the decision shall be the date of the written decision or, if applicable, the date of the written reasons for the decision. In relation to any other decision, the relevant date shall be the date on which it was first announced.

1.3

The Notice of Appeal must: (1) identify the specific decision(s) being appealed; (2) set out ground(s) of appeal and the reasons why it would be substantially unfair not to alter the original decision; (3) set out a statement of the facts upon which the appeal is based; (4) be accompanied by any deposit prescribed by the relevant Rules or Regulations. Where an appeal is lodged by fax, the deposit must be received not later than the third day following the day of despatch of the fax (including both the day of despatch and receipt); (5) where appropriate, apply for leave to present new evidence under 2.6 below.

1.4

The grounds of appeal shall be that the body whose decision is appealed against: (1) misinterpreted or failed to comply with the rules or regulations relevant to its decision; and/or (2) came to a decision to which no reasonable such body could have come; and/or (3

1.5

imposed a penalty, award order or sanction which is excessive.

Once an appeal has been commenced, it shall not be withdrawn except by leave of the Appeal Board, with such order for costs as the Appeal Board may consider appropriate.

Appeal Proceedings 2.1

An Appeal Board shall proceed as set out below.

2.2

Reference to a party or parties means: (1) the appellant (‘the Appellant’); and (2) The Association in the case of an appeal against a decision of the Disciplinary Commission, or the Affiliated Association or Competition whose decision is appealed against (the ‘Respondent’).

2.3 The Respondent shall nominate an individual or individuals to represent it before the Appeal Board.

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The Respondent shall serve a written reply to the Notice of Appeal (the ‘Reply’) on an Appellant and the Appeal Board within 21 days of the lodging of the Notice of Appeal. Where appropriate, the Reply must include any application for leave to present new evidence under 2.6 below.

2.5

The parties shall be entitled to make oral submissions to the Appeal Board but an appeal shall be by way of a review on documents only, without oral evidence, except where the Appeal Board gives leave to present new evidence under 2.6 below.

2.6

The Appeal Board shall hear new evidence only where it has given leave that it may be presented. An application for leave to present new evidence must be made in the Notice of Appeal or the Reply, setting out the nature and the relevance of the new evidence, and why it was not presented at the original hearing. Save in exceptional circumstances, the Appeal Board shall not grant leave to present new evidence unless satisfied with the reason given as to why it was not, or could not have been, presented at the original hearing and that such evidence is relevant. The Appeal Board’s decision shall be final.

2.7

The Chairman of an Appeal Board may upon the application of a party or otherwise, give any instructions considered necessary for the proper conduct of the proceedings, including but not limited to (1) extending or abridging any time limit; (2) amending or dispensing with any procedural steps set out in these Regulations; (3) instructing that a transcript be made of the proceedings; (4) ordering parties to attend a preliminary hearing; (5) ordering a party to provide written submissions. The decision of the Chairman of the Appeal Board shall be final.

2.8

The Appeal Board may adjourn a hearing for such period and upon such terms (including an order as to costs) as it considers appropriate.

2.9

The Appellant shall prepare a set of documents which shall be provided to the Appeal Board and Respondent at least seven days before the hearing and which shall comprise the following (or their equivalent): (1) the Charge; (2) the Answer; (3) any documents or other evidence referred to at the original hearing relevant to the appeal; (4) any transcript of the original hearing; (5) the notification of decision appealed against and where they have been given the reasons for the decision; (6) any new evidence; (7) The Notice of Appeal; (8) The Reply.

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Where the Disciplinary Commission or other body appealed against has not stated the reasons for its decision, either (i)

the Appellant shall request written reasons from that body which shall be provided to the Appeal Board; or

(ii)

the Appeal Board shall require that a member of the body that made the decision shall attend (in which case, questions many be put by the Appeal Board at a hearing to satisfy itself as to the reasons for the decision. Cross-examination by the Appellant or Respondent shall not be permitted. Representatives may be made by the parties to the Appeal Board who may then put questions to the member of the body that made the decision).

2.10 Appeal hearings shall be conducted how, when and where the Appeal Board considers appropriate. Reasonable notice shall be given by the Appeal Board of the date, time and venue of the appeal. Where an application to present new evidence has been made, the party making the application shall address the Appeal Board in support of the application and the other party may respond; the Appeal Board shall then determine whether or not it will receive the new evidence. The following procedures shall be followed at an appeal hearing unless the Appeal Board thinks it appropriate to amend them: (1) The Appellant to address the Appeal Board, summarising its case; (2) Any new evidence to be presented by the Appellant; (3) The Respondent to address the Appeal Board, summarising its case; (4) Any new evidence to be presented by the Respondent; (5) Each party to be able to put questions to the parties and any witness giving new evidence at any stage; (6) The Appeal Board may put questions to the parties and any witness giving new evidence at any stage; (7) The Respondent to make closing submissions; (8) The Appellant to make closing submissions.

2.11 The Appeal Board shall proceed in the absence of any party, unless it is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for the failure of the party to attend, and shall do so in such manner as it considers appropriate.

2.12 The Appeal Board may, in the event of a party failing to comply with an order, requirement or instruction of the Appeal Board, take any action it considers appropriate, including an award of costs against the offending party.

Appeal Board Decisions 3.1

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3.2

A decision of the Appeal Board shall be final and binding and there shall be no right of further challenge.

3.3

The Appeal Board shall have power to: (1) allow or dismiss the appeal; (2) exercise any power which the body against whose decision the appeal was made could have exercised, whether the effect is to increase or decrease any penalty, award, order or sanction originally imposed; (3) remit the matter for re-hearing; (4) order that any deposit be forfeited or returned as it considers appropriate; (5) make such further or other order as it considers appropriate, generally or for the purpose of giving effect to its decision.

Costs 3.4

The Appeal Board shall have power to make such order as to the costs of the original hearing and the appeal as it considers appropriate.

Announcement of Decision 3.5

The Appeal Board shall announce its decision to the parties as soon as practicable in such a manner as it considers appropriate; and unless it directs otherwise, its decision shall come into effect immediately.

Written Decision 3.6

As soon as practicable after the hearing, the Appeal Board shall publish a written statement of its decision, which shall state; (1) the names of the parties, the decision(s) appealed against and the grounds of appeal; (2) whether or not the appeal is allowed; and (3) the order(s) of the Appeal Board. The written statement shall be signed and dated by the Chairman of the Appeal Board and be the conclusive record of the decision.

3.7

The Appeal Board shall, upon the request of the Appellant (such request to be received at The Association within five days of the date of the announcement of the decision), give written reasons for the decision.

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THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE CUP COMPETITION SEASON 2009-2010 Rules 1

The Competition shall be called ‘The Football League Youth Alliance Cup’ or any such other title as the terms of any such sponsorship arrangement shall require.

2

The Competition shall be organised by the Executive who may delegate the organisation to the Secretary or such other person or body as it deems appropriate, who shall have the authority to apply, amend, act upon and enforce these rules in such manner as they in their absolute discretion deem appropriate.

3

All Clubs who are in membership of The Football League Youth Alliance from time to time shall be eligible to participate in the Competition. From time and upon such terms and conditions as it may think fit, the Alliance may admit additional Clubs. The Rules of the Competition are binding on the Clubs taking part.

4

All matches shall be of 90 minutes duration (45 minutes each way) with a half time interval not exceeding 15 minutes. In all Rounds of the Northern Competition and Knock-out rounds Southern competition, if the score is level after 90 minutes, the winner shall be determined by the taking of penalty kicks in accordance with the Laws of the game.

5

The Executive shall have power to set a deadline for all matches to be played. Any matches still outstanding may be regarded as null and void at the absolute discretion of the Executive.

6

In the Northern competition all Rounds shall be played on a straight knock-out basis with the first drawn Club playing at home. Round One in the Southern competition shall be played in a mini-league format with 16 clubs qualifying for the next round, as determined by the Executive.

7

Round One shall consist of all Youth Alliance clubs. When the number of Clubs entered requires it, such number of byes as is necessary will be awarded.

8

Round Two shall consist of the winners and clubs awarded byes from Round One.

9

All other subsequent Rounds of the competition shall consist of the winners of the previous rounds.

10

(a) Immediately after each Draw is made, notice shall be given to each Club of the name of its opponent, in conjunction with notification of the date by which the tie is to be played. (b) The date of the tie shall be determined by the Executive and shall be arranged as soon as practical after consultation with each of the Clubs concerned. (c) No match may be postponed without the agreement of the Executive. It shall be the duty of the Home Club in each instance to immediately notify the appointed Referee and Assistant Referees of such dislocation. (d) All re-arrangements of Competition matches must be scheduled for the earliest reasonable opportunity and submitted to and approved by the Executive. Any match not so arranged shall have its date fixed by the Executive.

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The time of Kick-off shall be fixed by the Home Club in accordance with Youth Alliance Rules.

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Substitutes up to a maximum of five per team may be nominated for any match provided they are included on the team lists handed to a representative of the opposing team and the Referee in the match officials’ dressing room at least thirty minutes before kick-off. No more than three of the nominated substitutes may take part in each match.

14

Clubs shall play in colours as laid down in Rule 9 of The Football League Youth Alliance Rules. In the event of two Clubs, in the opinion of the Referee, having the same or similar colours, the away t e a m s h a l l m a k e t h e c h a n g e . C l u b s o p t i n g t o p l a y i n a p re d o m i n a n t l y black shirt will be required to provide an alternative green shirt to each of the match officials (as defined in Rule 9.5 of The Football League Youth Alliance Rules).

15

Results of all matches shall be notified to the Executive together with a list of the players on the form provided within six days. In the case of defaulting Clubs, a fine of £25.00 shall be imposed. Home Clubs must also advise The Press Association (0870 124 0150) of the result of the match within 30 minutes of the final whistle. In the case of default Clubs must pay a fine of £25.00.

16

Reports on the conduct of the game by the Referee and Assistant Referees must be forwarded to the Executive within 6 days. In the case of default Clubs must pay a fine of £25.00.

17

A player shall be deemed eligible to play in the Competition provided each registration complies with the provisions of Regulation 10.2 of The Football League Youth Alliance.

18

Clubs shall retain any gate receipts from matches played on their own ground. In the Final tie – to be played at the first-team venue of the Club drawn to play at home - the Club playing away from home shall be entitled to claim travelling expenses (limited to motor coach hire) out of the net gate receipts.

19

A Trophy will be presented to the winners of the Competition and twenty one souvenirs will be presented to the winners and runners-up. Souvenirs will also be provided for the match officials appointed to the Final Tie. The holders of the Trophy shall return it in like good order and condition to The Football League Youth Alliance one month before the Final Tie of the next year’s Competition. The Trophy shall remain the property of The Football League Youth Alliance and may never be won outright.

20

The Executive will adjudicate in the event of any ties interfering with League matches. Senior Cup Competition and Youth Alliance League matches take precedence over matches in this Competition in appropriate circumstances.

21

The Executive shall be empowered to make decisions on any matters not otherwise specifically provided for in these rules.

22

Any fine or fines imposed must be paid within 14 days of notification. Any Cub failing to pay a fine or fines within 21 days of imposition will be liable to such further punishment as the Executive may determine.

23

Any Club dissatisfied with any decision of the Executive have the right of appeal to the Football Association in accordance with Rule 11.3 of The Football League Youth Alliance.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO MATCH OFFICIALS •

Confirmation of date/kick-off time must be acknowledged to Clubs within two days of receiving correspondence providing notification of these details.

Referees must inform the League Executive of all late kick-offs.

Match Officials must arrange to be at the ground at least one hour before the advertised time of kick-off.

Referees must provide report their late arrival to the League Executive. If Assistant Referees arrive later than the designated time, the League Executive and the appointing body (normally local County Football Associations) must be notified.

If an Assistant Referee assumes the Referee’s duties, this should be reported to the League Executive, together with supplementary information concerning the reasons underlying this occurrence.

Officials must not accept other appointments on dates already occupied by Youth Alliance competitions except by consent of the League Executive.

Where it is found necessary to stop play owing to bad weather or other causes the Referee should wait a reasonable length of time before deciding to abandon the match.

Referees and Assistant Referees must report all causes of misconduct on the part of the players, officials, spectators, etc. to the League Executive and The Football Association.

Match Officials must report any club in default of the Rules of the competition to The Youth Alliance Executive.

The use of the Match Officials dressing room is restricted to the appointed Match Officials and duly authorised Club officials only.

It is a mandatory requirement for Referees to submit a Football League Youth Alliance report form to the Executive within five days of the fixture taking place. Any official failing to comply with this stipulation will be reported to The Football Association’s Regional Appointments Officers. An electronic template can be obtained from the following e-mail address: fl@football-league.co.uk All Level 3/4 Referees will be provided with a report form in conjunction with this handbook. This should be retained throughout the 2008-2009 season and reproduced whenever necessary.

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THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE - HONOURS 1998 - 2009 Date

Division One North Winners (formerly Premier Division)

1998-1999

Sheffield United

Northampton Town

Stoke City

Notts County

1999-2000

Bury

Scarborough

Halifax Town

Was not completed

2000-2001

Doncaster Rovers

Notts County

Carlisle United

Hull City

2001-2002

Tranmere Rovers

Oldham Athletic

Doncaster Rovers

2002-2003

Tranmere Rovers

Oldham Athletic

Wrexham

2003-2004

Oldham Athletic

Stockport County

Bury

2004-2005

Division Two North Winners (formerly Division One)

Division Three North Winners (formerly Division Two)

Division Four North Winners (formerly Division Three)

Oldham Athletic

Rotherham United

Preston North End

Division One South Winners (formerly Premier Division)

Division Two South Winners (formerly Division One)

Division Three South Winners (formerly Division Two)

1998-1999

Was not completed

Was not completed

Was not completed

1999-2000

Brighton & Hove Albion

Wycombe Wanderers

Shrewsbury Town

2000-2001

Leyton Orient

Luton Town

Torquay United

2001-2002

Brentford

Rushden & Diamonds

Notts County

2002-2003

Brentford

Brighton & Hove Albion

Swansea City

2003-2004

Cambridge United

Portsmouth

Leyton Orient

2004-2005

Cambridge United

Portsmouth

Northampton Town

North & Midlands West Conference

North & Midlands East Conference

South West Conference

2005-2006

Oldham Athletic

Chesterfield

Yeovil Town

Brighton & Hove Albion

2006-2007

Oldham Athletic

Hull City

Oxford United

Queens Park Rangers South East Conference

South East Conference

North West Conference

North East Conference

South West Conference

2007-2008

Walsall

Hull City

Plymouth Argyle

Queens Park Rangers

2008-2009

Wrexham

Chesterfield

Swindon Town

Southend United

Venue

The Football League Youth Alliance Cup Date

Winners

Runners-up

Score

1999-2000

West Bromwich Albion

Scunthorpe United

0-0 AET (WBA won 3-2 on penalties)

2000-2001

Leyton Orient

Bradford City

1-0

Millennium Stadium

2001-2002

Walsall

Notts County

2-0

Bescot Stadium

2002-2003

Tranmere Rovers

Northampton Town

3-0

Sixfields Stadium

2003-2004

Cardiff City

Tranmere Rovers

6-1

Prenton Park

2004-2005

Swindon Town

Burnley

1-1 AET (Swindon won 4-3 on penalties) Turf Moor

2005-2006

Preston North End

Colchester United

5-2 AET (2-2 after 90 minutes)

Layer Road

2006-2007

Stockport County

Colchester United

6-2

Edgeley Park

2007-2008

Hull City

Colchester United

3-0

Layer Road

2008-2009

Grimsby Town

Queens Park Rangers

2-1

Loftus Road

Wembley Stadium

Under 17 Regional Conferences Date

South West Conference

2000-2001

Cardiff City

South East Conference

Brighton & Hove Albion

2001-2002

Swindon Town

Peterborough United

2002-2003

Cardiff City

Brighton & Hove Albion

2003-2004

AFC Bournemouth

Brighton & Hove Albion

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YOUTH ALLIANCE TABLES SEASON 2008-2009 NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Name Wrexham Burnley Carlisle United Preston North End Macclesfield Town Walsall Wigan Athletic Oldham Athletic Port Vale Rochdale Shrewsbury Town Tranmere Rovers Stockport County Bury Morecambe Chester City Blackpool Accrington Stanley

Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Name Chesterfield Hull City Grimsby Town Scunthorpe United Darlington York City Lincoln City Mansfield Town Bradford City Doncaster Rovers Hartlepool United Rotherham United Boston United

Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Name Swindon Town Plymouth Argyle Swansea City Exeter City AFC Bournemouth Yeovil Town Bristol Rovers Torquay United Cheltenham Town Oxford United Hereford United

Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Name Southend United Queens Park Rangers Millwall Wycombe Wanderers Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Peterborough United Rushden & Diamonds Brentford Leyton Orient Gillingham Luton Town Northampton Town Dagenham & Redbridge Aldershot Town Barnet

P 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27

W 19 19 18 17 12 13 12 11 12 11 11 9 10 7 6 7 6 3

D 7 3 3 2 7 4 6 6 1 4 3 8 5 5 7 3 4 2

L 1 5 6 8 8 10 9 10 14 12 13 10 12 15 14 17 17 22

F 55 73 63 75 43 59 43 51 60 47 36 46 43 43 41 36 29 19

A 26 37 29 43 36 54 37 39 55 58 45 38 47 52 69 53 75 69

GD +29 +36 +34 +32 +7 +5 +6 +12 +5 -11 -9 +8 -4 -9 -28 -17 -46 -50

Pts 64 60 57 53 43 43 42 39 37 37 36 35 35 26 25 24 22 11

F 40 49 48 44 51 35 39 40 32 30 28 33 26

A 29 26 27 23 35 21 32 36 44 48 41 65 68

GD +11 +23 +21 +21 +16 +14 +7 +4 -12 -18 -13 -32 -42

Pts 51 48 44 43 41 40 35 35 29 22 21 18 13

F 57 45 38 40 35 28 41 31 21 20 19

A 21 22 22 21 31 30 33 46 43 44 62

GD +36 +23 +16 +19 +4 -2 +8 -15 -22 -24 -43

Pts 47 45 37 36 31 28 23 18 18 17 8

F 40 38 49 49 38 37 37 37 32 35 27 36 27 20 30 17

A 21 30 28 33 23 31 29 27 23 37 32 55 33 40 54 53

GD +19 +8 +21 +16 +15 +6 +8 +10 +9 -2 -5 -19 -6 -20 -24 -36

Pts 50 46 43 40 40 40 35 32 32 29 26 24 22 13 13 12

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE P 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

W 16 15 13 13 12 11 9 11 9 6 6 4 3

D 3 3 5 4 5 7 8 2 2 4 3 6 4

L 5 6 6 7 7 6 7 11 13 14 15 14 17

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE P 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

W 15 13 11 11 9 7 5 5 5 5 2

D 2 6 4 3 4 7 8 3 3 2 2

L 3 1 5 6 7 6 7 12 12 13 16

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE

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W 15 14 13 12 12 12 11 10 9 8 7 7 6 2 4 3

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

L 2 4 5 6 6 6 9 10 8 9 10 12 12 13 17 16


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SATURDAY 29 AUGUST, 2009

Youth Alliance

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

Blackpool Chester City Morecambe Oldham Athletic Port Vale Preston North End Rochdale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County

v v v v v v v v v

Tranmere Rovers Walsall Burnley Accrington Stanley Wigan Athletic Bury Carlisle United Wrexham Macclesfield Town

Blackpool Morecambe Oldham Athletic Preston North End Rochdale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Bradford City Darlington Doncaster Rovers Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Rotherham United York City

v v v v v v v

Chesterfield Hull City Burton Albion Notts County Mansfield Town Lincoln City Scunthorpe United

v v v v

13:00

v v v v v v v

AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Town Exeter City Hereford United Aldershot Town Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion Gillingham Leyton Orient Luton Town Wycombe Wanderers

SATURDAY 22 AUGUST, 2009

v v v v v v v

Bradford City Hartlepool United Grimsby Town York City Darlington Doncaster Rovers Rotherham United

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Oxford United Plymouth Argyle Swansea City Torquay United Yeovil Town

v v v v v

Bristol Rovers AFC Bournemouth Hereford United Cheltenham Town Exeter City

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Aldershot Town Brentford Gillingham Millwall Northampton Town Queens Park Rangers Southend United

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Dagenham & Redbridge Peterborough United Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Barnet Wycombe Wanderers Leyton Orient

10:30 12:00

v v v v v

Oxford United Yeovil Town Swansea City Torquay United Swindon Town

v v v v v v v

Millwall Barnet Colchester United Southend United Dagenham & Redbridge Queens Park Rangers Northampton Town

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

Preston North End Blackpool Rochdale Oldham Athletic Chester City Port Vale Shrewsbury Town Morecambe Stockport County

Accrington Stanley Blackpool Bury Chester City Macclesfield Town Port Vale Preston North End Wigan Athletic Wrexham

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Burton Albion Chesterfield Hull City Lincoln City Mansfield Town Notts County Scunthorpe United

Lincoln City Notts County Chesterfield Scunthorpe United Burton Albion Mansfield Town Hull City

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER, 2009

Youth Alliance v v v v v v v v v

v v v v v v v

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE

Southend United Gillingham Millwall Aldershot Town Brentford Luton Town Barnet

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Accrington Stanley Burnley Bury Carlisle United Macclesfield Town Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham

Bradford City Darlington Doncaster Rovers Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Rotherham United York City

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE

Torquay United Swindon Town Swansea City Yeovil Town

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge Leyton Orient Northampton Town Peterborough United Wycombe Wanderers

Accrington Stanley Bury Wrexham Carlisle United Burnley Port Vale Chester City Macclesfield Town Wigan Athletic

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers Exeter City Hereford United

v v v v v v v v v

v v v v v v v v v

Carlisle United Rochdale Oldham Athletic Shrewsbury Town Walsall Burnley Morecambe Stockport County Tranmere Rovers

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE 12:00 11:30

Burton Albion Chesterfield Hull City Lincoln City Mansfield Town Notts County Scunthorpe United

v v v v v v v

Rotherham United Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Doncaster Rovers York City Bradford City Darlington

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SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER, 2009

Youth Alliance

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

Burnley Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Port Vale Rochdale Shrewsbury Town Tranmere Rovers Wrexham

v v v v v v v v v

Accrington Stanley Bury Blackpool Preston North End Chester City Stockport County Macclesfield Town Walsall Wigan Athletic

Blackpool Burnley Chester City Morecambe Rochdale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Walsall

v v v v v v v

Hull City Burton Albion Scunthorpe United Mansfield Town Lincoln City Chesterfield Notts County

12:00

10:30

Oxford United Swindon Town Torquay United Yeovil Town

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE v v v v v v v v v

Morecambe Carlisle United Oldham Athletic Bury Wrexham Preston North End Shrewsbury Town Port Vale Tranmere Rovers

v v v v v v

Youth Alliance 14:30

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Bradford City Chesterfield Darlington Doncaster Rovers Notts County Rotherham United Scunthorpe United

v v v v v v v

Grimsby Town Lincoln City York City Hartlepool United Burton Albion Hull City Mansfield Town

Cheltenham Town Exeter City Bristol Rovers AFC Bournemouth

v v v v v v v

Luton Town Leyton Orient Brighton & Hove Albion Gillingham Wycombe Wanderers Brentford Aldershot Town

Accrington Stanley Bury Carlisle United Chester City Oldham Athletic Port Vale Preston North End Shrewsbury Town Stockport County

v v v v v v v v v

Wigan Athletic Burnley Morecambe Macclesfield Town Rochdale Tranmere Rovers Blackpool Walsall Wrexham

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER, 2009

Accrington Stanley Shrewsbury Town Rochdale Blackpool Macclesfield Town Burnley Stockport County Chester City Walsall

v v v v

Youth Alliance

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

v v v v v v v v v

12:00

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER, 2009

Bury Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Port Vale Preston North End Tranmere Rovers Wigan Athletic Wrexham

Lincoln City Notts County Bradford City York City Rotherham United Scunthorpe United Mansfield Town

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER, 2009

Darlington Bradford City Scunthorpe United Notts County Doncaster Rovers Rotherham United

Burton Albion v Chesterfield

v v v v v v v

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Barnet Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge Millwall Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Southend United

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Hull City Lincoln City Mansfield Town York City

Burton Albion Chesterfield Darlington Doncaster Rovers Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Hull City

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, 2009

Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley Chester City Macclesfield Town Rochdale Stockport County Walsall Wigan Athletic

Bury Carlisle United Wrexham Oldham Athletic Accrington Stanley Tranmere Rovers Port Vale Preston North End

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Bradford City Darlington Doncaster Rovers Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Rotherham United York City

v v v v v v v v

13:00

Bradford City Lincoln City Mansfield Town Notts County Rotherham United Scunthorpe United York City

v v v v v v v

Doncaster Rovers Hull City Burton Albion Hartlepool United Darlington Chesterfield Grimsby Town

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Town Exeter City Hereford United

v v v v v

Swansea City Plymouth Argyle Swindon Town Oxford United Torquay United

12:00

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Aldershot Town Barnet Dagenham & Redbridge Leyton Orient Millwall Northampton Town Wycombe Wanderers

v v v v v v v

Gillingham Queens Park Rangers Colchester United Brighton & Hove Albion Southend United Peterborough United Luton Town

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SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER, 2009

Youth Alliance

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

Accrington Stanley Blackpool Bury Preston North End Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham

v v v v v v v v

Burnley Morecambe Carlisle United Oldham Athletic Chester City Stockport County Shrewsbury Town Port Vale

Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley Chester City Macclesfield Town Rochdale Stockport County Walsall Wigan Athletic

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Bradford City Burton Albion Chesterfield Doncaster Rovers Hartlepool United Lincoln City Notts County

v v v v v v v

York City Scunthorpe United Hull City Darlington Grimsby Town Mansfield Town Rotherham United

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Town Oxford United Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town

v v v v v

AFC Bournemouth Hereford United Swindon Town Swansea City Torquay United

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Gillingham Luton Town Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Southend United

v v v v v v v

Millwall Aldershot Town Leyton Orient Brentford Barnet Northampton Town Dagenham & Redbridge

SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER, 2009 Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Burnley Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Port Vale Rochdale Shrewsbury Town Tranmere Rovers Wrexham

v v v v v v v v v

Chester Accrington Stanley Preston North End Bury Walsall Blackpool Stockport County Wigan Athletic Macclesfield Town

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Darlington Grimsby Town Hull City Mansfield Town Rotherham United Scunthorpe United York City

v v v v v v v

Hartlepool United Doncaster Rovers Burton Albion Notts County Bradford City Lincoln City Chesterfield

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Exeter City Hereford United Swansea City Swindon Town Torquay United

v v v v v

Cheltenham Town Bristol Rovers Oxford United Yeovil Town Plymouth Argyle

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Barnet Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge Leyton Orient Peterborough United Wycombe Wanderers

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v v v v v v v

Northampton Town Gillingham Millwall Aldershot Town Southend United Brentford Queens Park Rangers

v v v v v v v v v

Bury Oldham Athletic Preston North End Port Vale Shrewsbury Town Morecambe Carlisle United Tranmere Rovers Wrexham

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

12:00

Bradford City Burton Albion Chesterfield Doncaster Rovers Hartlepool United Lincoln City Notts County

v v v v v v v

Scunthorpe United Grimsby Town Mansfield Town Rotherham United York City Darlington Hull City

10:30

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers Exeter City Oxford United Torquay United

v v v v v

Hereford United Swansea City Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town Swindon Town

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Aldershot Town Brentford Gillingham Luton Town Millwall Queens Park Rangers Southend United

v v v v v v v

Brighton & Hove Albion Wycombe Wanderers Dagenham & Redbridge Northampton Town Leyton Orient Peterborough United Colchester United

SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER, 2009 Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Bury Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Port Vale Preston North End Tranmere Rovers Wigan Athletic Wrexham

v v v v v v v v v

Walsall Blackpool Accrington Stanley Burnley Stockport County Rochdale Shrewsbury Town Macclesfield Town Chester City

10:00

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Darlington Grimsby Town Hull City Mansfield Town Rotherham United Scunthorpe United York City

v v v v v v v

Chesterfield Lincoln City Doncaster Rovers Bradford City Hartlepool United Notts County Burton Albion

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Hereford United Plymouth Argyle Swansea City Swindon Town Yeovil Town

v v v v v

Exeter City Oxford United Torquay United AFC Bournemouth Cheltenham Town

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Aldershot Town Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion Gillingham Leyton Orient Luton Town Wycombe Wanderers

v v v v v v v

Southend United Queens Park Rangers Dagenham & Redbridge Millwall Colchester United Barnet Peterborough United

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SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER, 2009

Youth Alliance

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Macclesfield Town v Rochdale

Macclesfield Town v Wigan Athletic

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE

SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER, 2009

Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Blackpool Burnley Chester City Macclesfield Town Morecambe Rochdale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Walsall

v v v v v v v v v

SATURDAY 9 JANUARY, 2010 Youth Alliance

Preston North End Bury Wigan Athletic Port Vale Carlisle United Oldham Athletic Accrington Stanley Tranmere Rovers Wrexham

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Accrington Stanley Burnley Bury Carlisle United Chester City Macclesfield Town Port Vale Wigan Athletic Wrexham

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Burton Albion Chesterfield Hull City Lincoln City Mansfield Town Notts County Scunthorpe United

v v v v v v v

Doncaster Rovers Bradford City Darlington Rotherham United Hartlepool United Grimsby Town York City

v v v v v

13:00

AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers Oxford United Plymouth Argyle Swansea City

v v v v v v v

Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion Leyton Orient Aldershot Town Wycombe Wanderers Luton Town Gillingham

Youth Alliance

v v v v v v v

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers Oxford United Plymouth Argyle Swansea City

v v v v v

Exeter City Cheltenham Town Torquay United Yeovil Town Swindon Town

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Aldershot Town Barnet Brentford Dagenham & Redbridge Leyton Orient Millwall Northampton Town

v v v v v v v

Colchester United Peterborough United Luton Town Southend United Gillingham Brighton & Hove Albion Queens Park Rangers

v v v v v

Cheltenham Town Exeter City Bristol Rovers AFC Bournemouth Hereford United

v v v v v v v

Leyton Orient Dagenham & Redbridge Aldershot Town Wycombe Wanderers Northampton Town Barnet Millwall

Youth Alliance

Rochdale Blackpool Burnley Morecambe Port Vale Chester City Wigan Athletic Wrexham Macclesfield Town Burton Albion Mansfield Town Notts County Hull City Chesterfield Scunthorpe United Lincoln City

12:00 10:30

SATURDAY 23 JANUARY, 2010 NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Blackpool Chester City Morecambe Oldham Athletic Port Vale Preston North End Rochdale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Bradford City Darlington Doncaster Rovers Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Rotherham United York City

Hartlepool United Doncaster Rovers York City Bradford City Rotherham United Darlington Grimsby Town

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Gillingham Luton Town Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Southend United

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE v v v v v v v v v

v v v v v v v

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE

SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER, 2009

Accrington Stanley Bury Carlisle United Oldham Athletic Preston North End Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall

Burton Albion Chesterfield Hull City Lincoln City Mansfield Town Notts County Scunthorpe United Plymouth Argyle Swansea City Swindon Town Torquay United Yeovil Town

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Barnet Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge Millwall Northampton Town Queens Park Rangers Southend United

Oldham Athletic Morecambe Preston North End Rochdale Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Shrewsbury Town Walsall Blackpool

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Cheltenham Town Exeter City Hereford United Swindon Town Yeovil Town

v v v v v v v v v

v v v v v v v v v

Burnley Tranmere Rovers Macclesfield Town Carlisle United Wrexham Accrington Stanley Bury Wigan Athletic Walsall

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

12:00

Bradford City Darlington Doncaster Rovers Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Rotherham United York City

v v v v v v v

Notts County Scunthorpe United Lincoln City Chesterfield Hull City Burton Albion Mansfield Town

11:30

12:00 11:30

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Town Exeter City Hereford United

v v v v v

Plymouth Argyle Oxford United Torquay United Yeovil Town Swansea City

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge Leyton Orient Northampton Town Peterborough United Wycombe Wanderers

v v v v v v v

Aldershot Town Southend United Gillingham Millwall Luton Town Queens Park Rangers Brentford

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SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY, 2010

Youth Alliance

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

Accrington Stanley Burnley Bury Carlisle United Macclesfield Town Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham

v v v v v v v v v

Blackpool Rochdale Morecambe Preston North End Stockport County Oldham Athletic Chester City Port Vale Shrewsbury Town

Chester City Port Vale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham

v v v v v v v

Darlington Rotherham United Bradford City Hartlepool United Grimsby Town York City Doncaster Rovers

12:00 10:30 12:00

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Wigan Athletic Wrexham Chester City Macclesfield Town Port Vale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Bradford City Chesterfield Darlington Doncaster Rovers Notts County Rotherham United Scunthorpe United

v v v v v v v

Hartlepool United Burton Albion Grimsby Town Mansfield Town Lincoln City York City Hull City

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Oxford United Swansea City Swindon Town Torquay United Yeovil Town

v v v v v

AFC Bournemouth Cheltenham Town Hereford United Exeter City Bristol Rovers

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Aldershot Town Barnet Brentford Gillingham Luton Town Millwall Southend United

v v v v v v v

Leyton Orient Wycombe Wanderers Northampton Town Colchester United Peterborough United Dagenham & Redbridge Brighton & Hove Albion

13:00

v v v v v v

Bradford City Doncaster Rovers Rotherham United Chesterfield Scunthorpe United Darlington

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE

Youth Alliance v v v v v v v v v

Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Hull City Lincoln City Mansfield Town York City AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Town Exeter City Hereford United

SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY, 2010

Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley Bury Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Preston North End Rochdale

Blackpool Bury Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Preston North End Rochdale Accrington Stanley

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Burton Albion Chesterfield Hull City Lincoln City Mansfield Town Notts County Scunthorpe United

v v v v v v v v

v v v v v

Yeovil Town Torquay United Oxford United Swindon Town Plymouth Argyle

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE

12:00

Aldershot Town Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge Leyton Orient Southend United

v v v v v v

Brentford Luton Town Northampton Town Peterborough United Wycombe Wanderers Barnet

SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY, 2010 Youth Alliance

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Burton Albion v Notts County

SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY, 2010 Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley Bury Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Preston North End Rochdale

v v v v v v v v v

Chester City Macclesfield Town Port Vale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Bradford City Lincoln City Mansfield Town Notts County Rotherham United Scunthorpe United York City

v v v v v v v

Darlington Burton Albion Hull City Chesterfield Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Doncaster Rovers

11:30

12:00

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Oxford United Plymouth Argyle Swansea City Swindon Town Torquay United

v v v v v

Exeter City Bristol Rovers AFC Bournemouth Cheltenham Town Hereford United

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Barnet Brentford Northampton Town Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Wycombe Wanderers

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Aldershot Town Brighton & Hove Albion Dagenham & Redbridge Gillingham Leyton Orient Millwall

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SATURDAY 20 MARCH, 2010

Youth Alliance

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

Chester City Macclesfield Town Port Vale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham

v v v v v v v v v

Bury Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Preston North End Rochdale Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Burton Albion Chesterfield Darlington Doncaster Rovers Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Hull City

v v v v v v v

Mansfield Town Scunthorpe United Rotherham United Bradford City York City Notts County Lincoln City

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Town Oxford United Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town

v v v v v

Hereford United Exeter City Swansea City Torquay United Swindon Town

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge Gillingham Leyton Orient Millwall Southend United

v v v v v v v

Barnet Brentford Luton Town Northampton Town Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Wycombe Wanderers

SATURDAY 13 MARCH, 2010

11:30

Chester City Macclesfield Town Port Vale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham

v v v v v v v v v

Preston North End Rochdale Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley Bury Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic

Darlington Grimsby Town Hull City Mansfield Town Rotherham United Scunthorpe United York City

v v v v v v v

Doncaster Rovers Hartlepool United Chesterfield Lincoln City Notts County Burton Albion Bradford City

v v v v v

AFC Bournemouth Exeter City Bristol Rovers Torquay United Oxford United

v v v v v v v

Northampton Town Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Wycombe Wanderers Barnet Brentford Luton Town

SATURDAY 27 MARCH, 2010 Youth Alliance

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE AFC Bournemouth Hereford United Swansea City Swindon Town Torquay United

v v v v v

Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Town Plymouth Argyle Oxford United Yeovil Town

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Barnet Brentford Luton Town Northampton Town Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Wycombe Wanderers

v v v v v v v

Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge Gillingham Leyton Orient Millwall Southend United Aldershot Town

11:30

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Aldershot Town Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge Leyton Orient Millwall Southend United

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

Macclesfield Town Port Vale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham Chester City

12:00

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Hereford United Plymouth Argyle Swansea City Swindon Town Yeovil Town

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE v v v v v v v v v

12:00

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

Youth Alliance Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley Bury Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Preston North End Rochdale

12:00

Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley Bury Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Preston North End Rochdale

v v v v v v v v v

Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham Chester City Macclesfield Town Port Vale

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Bradford City Burton Albion Chesterfield Doncaster Rovers Hartlepool United Lincoln City Notts County

v v v v v v v

Rotherham United Hull City York City Grimsby Town Darlington Scunthorpe United Mansfield Town

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE AFC Bournemouth Cheltenham Town Exeter City Oxford United Torquay United

v v v v v

Swindon Town Yeovil Town Hereford United Plymouth Argyle Swansea City

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Barnet Brentford Luton Town Northampton Town Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Wycombe Wanderers

v v v v v v v

Gillingham Leyton Orient Millwall Southend United Aldershot Town Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United

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SATURDAY 17 APRIL, 2010

Youth Alliance

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE

Macclesfield Town v Burnley

Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley Bury Carlisle United Morecambe Oldham Athletic Preston North End Rochdale

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Plymouth Argyle v Hereford United

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Gillingham v Queens Park Rangers Luton Town v Colchester United

SATURDAY 10 APRIL, 2010

v v v v v v v v v

Morecambe Oldham Athletic Preston North End Rochdale Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley Bury Carlisle United

Bradford City Burton Albion Chesterfield Doncaster Rovers Hartlepool United Lincoln City Notts County

v v v v v v v

Lincoln City Burton Albion Notts County Chesterfield Doncaster Rovers Bradford City Hartlepool United

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers Oxford United Plymouth Argyle Swansea City

v v v v v

Cheltenham Town Exeter City Hereford United Swindon Town Yeovil Town

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Aldershot Town Brighton & Hove Albion Dagenham & Redbridge Gillingham Leyton Orient Millwall Southend United

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v v v v v v v

Queens Park Rangers Wycombe Wanderers Barnet Brentford Luton Town Northampton Town Peterborough United

v v v v v v v

Mansfield Town York City Darlington Hull City Rotherham United Grimsby Town Scunthorpe United

SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE 12:30

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Darlington Grimsby Town Hull City Mansfield Town Rotherham United Scunthorpe United York City

Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham Chester City Macclesfield Town Port Vale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County

NORTH EAST CONFERENCE

Youth Alliance

NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Chester City Macclesfield Town Port Vale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham

v v v v v v v v v

Cheltenham Town Exeter City Swindon Town Torquay United Yeovil Town

v v v v v

Bristol Rovers AFC Bournemouth Swansea City Oxford United Plymouth Argyle

SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE 10:30

Barnet Brentford Luton Town Northampton Town Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Wycombe Wanderers

v v v v v v v

Millwall Southend United Aldershot Town Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge Gillingham

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YOUTH ALLIANCE CUP SOUTHERN SECTION GROUP 1 AFC Bournemouth Cheltenham Town Hereford United Oxford United Swindon Town

GROUP 2

GROUP 3

Bristol Rovers Exeter City Plymouth Argyle Swansea City Torquay United Yeovil Town

Barnet Brighton & Hove Albion Brentford Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge

GROUP 4

GROUP 5

Gillingham Leyton Orient Luton Town Northampton Town Peterborough United

Aldershot Town Millwall Queens Park Rangers Southend United Wycombe Wanderers

Please note - A total of 16 clubs will qualify for Round 2 due to take place on Saturday 7th November 2009. The top 3 clubs from each Group will qualify along with the 4th placed club from Group 2.

SOUTHERN GROUP FIXTURES SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER, 2009 GROUP 1

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER, 2009 GROUP 1

Hereford United v Cheltenham Town Swindon Town v Oxford United AFC Bournemouth – Free Week

Oxford United v AFC Bournemouth Cheltenham Town v Swindon Town Hereford United – Free Week

GROUP 2 Exeter City v Bristol Rovers Swansea City v Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town v Torquay United

GROUP 3 Brighton & Hove Albion v Barnet Colchester United v Brentford Dagenham & Redbridge – Free Week

GROUP 4 Northampton Town v Luton Town Gillingham v Peterborough United Leyton Orient – Free Week

GROUP 5 Southend United v Aldershot Town Queens Park Rangers v Millwall Wycombe Wanderers – Free Week

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GROUP 2 Bristol Rovers v Yeovil Town Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City Torquay United v Swansea City

GROUP 3 Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion Dagenham & Redbridge v Colchester United Barnet – Free Week

GROUP 4 Peterborough United v Northampton Town Leyton Orient v Gillingham Luton Town – Free Week

GROUP 5 Aldershot Town v Queens Park Rangers Wycombe Wanderers v Southend United Millwall – Free Week


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Southern Group Fixtures Continued SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, 2009 GROUP 1

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER, 2009 GROUP 1

AFC Bournemouth v Cheltenham Town Hereford United v Swindon Town Oxford United – Free Week

Swindon Town v AFC Bournemouth Oxford United v Hereford United Cheltenham Town – Free Week

GROUP 2

GROUP 2

Plymouth Argyle v Bristol Rovers Exeter City v Torquay United Yeovil Town v Swansea City

Bristol Rovers v Torquay United Swansea City v Exeter City Yeovil Town v Plymouth Argyle

GROUP 3

GROUP 3

Brentford v Barnet Brighton & Hove Albion v Dagenham & Redbridge Colchester United – Free Week

Barnet v Dagenham & Redbridge Colchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion Brentford – Free Week

GROUP 4

GROUP 4

Peterborough United v Luton Town Northampton Town v Leyton Orient Gillingham – Free Week

Luton Town v Leyton Orient Gillingham v Northampton Town Peterborough United – Free Week

GROUP 5

GROUP 5

Aldershot Town v Millwall Queens Park Rangers v Wycombe Wanderers Southend United – Free Week

Millwall v Wycombe Wanderers Southend United v Queens Park Rangers Aldershot Town – Free Week

SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER, 2009 GROUP 1 Cheltenham Town v Oxford United AFC Bournemouth v Hereford United Swindon Town – Free Week

GROUP 2 Torquay United v Plymouth Argyle Exeter City v Yeovil Town Swansea City v Bristol Rovers

GROUP 3 Dagenham & Redbridge v Brentford Barnet v Colchester United Brighton & Hove Albion – Free Week

GROUP 4 Leyton Orient v Peterborough United Luton Town v Gillingham Northampton Town – Free Week

GROUP 5 Wycombe Wanderers v Aldershot Town Millwall v Southend United Queens Park Rangers – Free Week

YOUTH ALLIANCE CUP NORTHERN SECTION ROUND 1 Port Vale Carlisle United Mansfield Town Shrewsbury Town Doncaster Rovers Macclesfield Town Lincoln City Stockport County Grimsby Town Oldham Athletic Rotherham United Hartlepool United Burnley Bury Wrexham Notts County

V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V

Tranmere Rovers Preston North End Accrington Stanley York City Morecambe Rochdale Walsall Chester City Bradford City Chesterfield Darlington Blackpool Wigan Athletic Scunthorpe United Hull City Burton Albion

All ties will be played on Saturday 3rd October 2009 with an 11.00am kick-off unless mutually agreed otherwise by both clubs.

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DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRIBUTORY LEAGUE MATCH OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS FOR SEASON 2009-2010 For season 2008-2009 the Football Association will no longer be producing a printed monthly bulletin for Match Official Appointments for the Contributory Leagues. The Match Official Appointments for the Contributory Leagues will now be available on the FA’s website at the following page: www.TheFA.com/ContributoryLeagueOfficials The appointments will be available as a PDF file, which can be easily downloaded from the website. Match officials will be notified of this change directly by letter from the FA Refereeing Department. Leagues will need to notify their member clubs of the change in distribution of Match Official appointments, as no hard copies of the bulletin will be produced. The dates of publication will be issued to Leagues during the summer informing them when each month’s appointments will be posted onto the FA website. Each League will still receive a WORD file of the monthly appointments by email, to edit and distribute as they wish. There will no longer be a delay between the issuing of this email and the publication of the Match Officials bulletin. Leagues will also receive a monthly WORD file of the Contributory League Directory of Match Officials and Assessors by email, updated with any amendments the FA have received each month. Alternatively, Leagues can receive the monthly Amendments page only if they prefer. It is possible to search the PDF file for a specific Match Official or Club, thus saving time looking through a printed booklet. This is possible by: 1 Clicking on Edit on the toolbar across the top of the page. 2 Selecting Search 3 Entering the name of the Club or Match Official you require, and clicking Search. 4 The instances where that name appears in the bulletin will be listed on the right hand side on the page. These can be instantly accessed by clicking on them. The publication of the monthly Contributory League Appointments on the FA Website has several benefits: • Appointments will be available to Match Officials and clubs approximately 4-5 days earlier than in previous seasons. • Significantly reduced printing and distribution costs for the FA • The FA Refereeing Department will have approximately 4-5 days longer to acknowledge Match Officials appointments, and receive more notice for re-appointments. • Previous months appointment bulletins will remain on-line on the FA’s website. • Far quicker for Match Officials and clubs to find their relevant appointments

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Grimsby Town - Puma Youth Alliance Cup Winners 2008/2009

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