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CONTENTS
Caulfield, Sean Lindblad Volunteer Co-Ordinator: Mike Caulfield Charity & Mascots Co-Ordinator: Amanda Manning
5 - CHAIRMAO Paul Manning welcomes us to TODAYS game vs Clitheroe FC 8 - WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS A brief history of Clitheroe AFC 26 - THE SEASON’S FIXTURES Get your fixture diaries up to date… 28 - HOW THE TEAMS LINE UP
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Clitheroe FC Clitheroe FC history August 2021
The club starts its 18th season in the Northern Premier League at Level 4 of the non league pyramid. Under the chairmanship of Stewart Fort, it is looking to build on the continuing transformation of the club and to seek promotion to the next level, or at the very least to secure a place in the play offs for the first time.
The club was formed as Clitheroe Central in 1877 at the Swan Hotel in Castle Street by local businessmen. After playing in local leagues, the club joined the Lancashire Combination in 1903 and dropped Central from their name. Aside from breaks during the First and Second World Wars, the club continued to play in the Combination until the end of the 1981-82 season, when it combined with the Cheshire League to become the North West Counties League.
For the first 100 years of Clitheroe FC’s existence, a Lancashire Junior Cup win in 1893, the Lancashire Combination Cup in 1934-5 and the League Championship in 1979-80 all that the club had to show for its
efforts. That was soon to change. Although Clitheroe were put into the Third Division of the NWCFL at its inception due to the state of the ground, there followed the most successful period in the club’s long history under the stewardship of Eric Whalley, subsequently manager and Chairman of Accrington Stanley FC. He assembled one of the best non-league sides in the North of England and won back to back Championships in the Third, Second and First divisions, as well as securing the Lancashire Cup for the first time in 50 years, thanks to a solitary strike from local lad Eric Geldard. This was all the more impressive when one considers that the Division 1 was effectively Level 3 in the non-league pyramid. Captained by Mick Ashcroft and containing extravagant talents such as John Taylor and Steve Mullen, possibly the best player ever to play for the Blues, Clitheroe regularly
attracted bumper gates, with the championship winning season seeing three crowds over 1,000. Cracks started to appear when Whalley took over the manager’s seat at Accrington. To compound matters, the new Northern Premier Division 1 was formed, but a lack of floodlights meant the Blues could not take their rightful place and they found teams effectively leapfrogging them.
It was not until the mid nineties that the Club recovered from this setback and started to fulfil its potential. It became a force in the NWCFL Division 1 again and also made itself known on the national FA Vase stage. Having been pipped to the title in 1994-95 by Bradford PA in controversial circumstances, the following season saw possibly the highlight of the club’s history when the Blues reached the Vase Final under the joint managership of Dennis Underwood and Gary Butcher after an epic two legged semi Final win against Mangotsfield United of Bristol. 2,000 people were on Shawbridge for the second leg when a deflected goal saw the Blues home with seven minutes of extra time remaining. The Final pitted the Blues against a powerful Brigg side and a 3-0 reverse in front of 7,500 fans was a fair reflection of the play. In the close season, Clitheroe also received their record transfer fee, £45,000,
from Crystal Palace for goalkeeper Carlo Nash.
The Wembley experience turned the Blues into a Vase side and a Quarter Final defeat against Tiverton in 1998/99 and a two leg reverse against Taunton in the 2000/01 semi-final gave the Blues national prominence. The Taunton season saw Clitheroe beat pre-tournament favourites Chippenham in the quarter final on their own patch before a two-legged semi against Taunton Town, which would never be forgotten. With the first leg away and the game only just surviving an absolute deluge, the Blues went in at half time 5-0 down and reduced to 10 men. There was not much good humour amongst the 150 travelling Blues over that cup of Bovril. No further goals followed, but with manager Dave Burgess throwing caution to the wind in the home second leg, the fans dared to dream with 3 goals for the home side in the first 15 minutes (including hitting the post) and the Taunton keeper being stretchered off, but in the end Clitheroe went down 8-4 on aggregate.
Dave Burgess stood down at the end of the season and central defender Lee Sculpher took over as player
manager. In 2002/3, Clitheroe again finished as league runners up and lost to Mossley at Gigg Lane in the League Cup Final. Early cup exits the following season enabled the Blues to concentrate on the league and superb away form saw the Blues capture the 2003/04 league title on the final day of the season at Nantwich where Blues legend Neil Reynolds sparked bedlam when he thumped a 25 yarder into the top corner with six minutes of the season remaining.
and 2010/11 saw Clitheroe finishing in eight and sixth respectively, the highest league placings in the club’s history. The end of the 10/11 season also had a unique twist with Carl Garner stepping down as chairman after four years to replace Pete Smith as manager, in the process going unbeaten throughout April and taking the manager of the month prize. Garner was replaced in the role of chair by his long-standing deputy Anne Barker.
High hopes accompanied Clitheroe’s first foray into the Unibond League in 2004/05, but the club never fully recovered from manager Lee Sculpher resigning after a handful of games into the new season. He was succeeded by Paul Byrom who then quit in the close season. Tommy Lawson was appointed manager for the 2005/06 season but he was relieved of his duties in early 2006, to be replaced on a temporary basis by Mark Smitheringale. He too left before the 2006/07 season started and his assistant Chris Stammers stepped up to the plate before resigning after a 10-1 thumping away to Conference North Kettering in the FA Trophy in November 2006. The then chairman Carl Garner offered the job to Neil Reynolds and Pete Smith at the turn of 2007, before the latter took on the role in his own right at the end of the 2008/09 season. 2009/10
Despite the great end to the previous campaign, the 2011/12 season under Garner’s leadership was ultimately disappointing, although it had started so brightly with another manager of the month award. Form quickly tailed off and huge player turnover ensued, before Garner resigned and the managerial Vase duo of Burgess and Sculpher ensured survival on a temporary basis, having taken over with less than 10 games to go. Paul Moore, the ex Leek Town and Warrington Town manager, took over the reins in 2012/13 and led Clitheroe to their record points total in Division 1 in finishing eighth, with the play-off push only ending over the final games of the season. However, the loss of key players in the close season led to a woeful start in 2013/14 and to an early exit from the FA Cup and Trophy, and the committee replaced Moore mid season with
ex Blue Simon Garner.
Garner steadied the ship and Clitheroe finished the season in 17th position, with Garner setting his stall out in 2014-15 to create a more east Lancashire focussed team. A 13th place finish and an appearance at the Reebok in the Lancashire Trophy against Chorley represented good progress, whilst the 7th place in 201516 continued the good work, and the push for the play-offs only faltered in the final weeks. Following Garner’s resignation, the club moved quickly to appoint ex Wales international Simon Haworth to the manager’s role. He moulded a team from scratch into genuine play off contenders, only faltering in the penultimate game of the season to a 90th minute goal at rivals Colne. 2017-18 could not quite recapture these heights although both Kurt Willoughby and Alex Newby featured prominently in the league goal-scoring charts. When Howarth announced he was leaving, the club appointed former Warrington Town manager, Stuart Mellish. After an unhappy, short tenure, his assistant, former Ossett Town manager Lee Ashforth was handed the role six games into the season. Unfortunately, Clitheroe endured their worst season at this level and Ashforth’s tenure was brought to an end. Former Lancaster manager Phil Brown steadied the ship in
the truncated 2019-20 season, with crowds averaging back over 350 and the Blues hovering around the play off places. He left for personal reasons at the end of the season and the club appointed former Blue David Lynch as player manager for the 2020-21 season, who in turn left after a promising truncated season. Billy Priestley and Gary Stopforth have now been appointed as joint player managers for the coming season.
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the opposition Chris Thompson: 30 year old stopper, with over 100 Clitheroe appearances to his name. Firm fans’ favourite and a member of the Team of the Decade.
Billy Priestley: Joint player/manager. Centre Back. Started his career at Ramsbottom where he won the league before he followed Messrs Johnson and Morley to Salford, where he stayed for three years. He has since played for Southport and Bradford PA, and is relishing the chance to cut his managerial teeth. Gary Stopforth: Joint player/manager. Previously on Blackburn’s books, he first cut his teeth in non league at Clitheroe over 10 years ago. One of the most recognisable non league players in the NW due to his larger than life personality, he numbers Salford City, Stockport County and Chester amongst his clubs, winning trophies at all of them. Chris Price – Assistant manager, bringing over 20 years of management and coaching experience with him.
Matthew Hodds – 17 year old goalkeeper from Sabden. Has been at professional academies and is now part of the youth team set up at Stockport County academy. Cole Lonsdale: Tenacious 23 year old left back, formerly on Bolton’s books, back for his second spell at the club. Loves to burst down the line, and links up well with the front line, using his sweet left foot to full advantage. Harrison Burke – 19 year old centre back signed on loan from Chester. He captains the club’s youth team and has secured a first team deal. Jack Burrows – 19 year old who has progressed through the Blues under 23 side. He is versatile across the back line and has the engine and desire to secure a place for himself this season Alex Turner – high energy 20 year old central midfielder who was at Liverpool’s Academy, who had a
spel with Runcorn Linnets last season. Jamie Edwards – 24 year old attacking wideman who started on Blackpool’s books. Signed from Darwen after a lengthy pursuit and will be keen to show his quality at the higher level. Taylor Brickell – Young attacking midfielder who has featured for Chorley and Burscough. Now looking to put his flair to the test with Clitheroe. Richie Baker – 33 year old midfielder signed from Ramsbottom United. Has more than 100 games on his CV with Bury in the league, as well as higher level non league experience with FC United, AFC Fylde and Stockport County. Ross Dent – Midfielder. A Clitheroe lad. Still only 26, he already has 150+ Clitheroe appearances to his name and another member of the Team of the Decade. Having spent the last two seasons with former manager Simon Haworth at Stalybridge, Ross cemented his reputation as one of the hardest working and most fearless midfielders around. Danny Wilkins – signed at the end of 2019-20 season from Droylsden and returned to the club for a second spell. Can play anywhere across the front line and midfield
and offers a rare mix of talent. Jake Connelly – 19 year old winger played for the England Colleges XI, suffering an injury just as he was starting to make inroads into the first team. After shaking off a couple of niggling injuries, he will be looking to use his power to terrorise defences. Terry Cummings – 23 year old is already a big hit with the Shawbridge crowd, using his strength and pace to take on defences. Will be looking to add to his goal tally to complete the package. Currently sidelined with a bad knee injury. Sefton Gonzales – much travelled striker who has spent much of his career at the higher level. Was a member of the Team of League when last at Clitheroe and on his day is virtually unplayable. Connor Gaul – Noodle is a mercurial striker who won the league with Atherton Colls. Top scorer two seasons ago and an absolute fans’ favourite. Joel Mills – young striker previously on Accrington Stanley’s books, looking to make his way back up the ladder.
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APPEARANCE STATS LEAGUE
CUP
APP
SUB
Zach ALEY
2
3
Xenon BAHULA
1
2
Mitchell BRYANT
2
Nathan BURKE
3
GOAL
APP
TOTAL SUB
GOAL
1 1
2
1
1
1
Louis CORRIGAN
APP
SUB
TOTAL
GOALS
3
3
6
0
1
3
4
1
2
0
2
0
1
4
0
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
Ethan DEVINE
2
2
2
4
0
James EDGAR
1
1
0
1
0
Jack HAZLEHURST
5
5
0
5
0
Jack HINNIGHAN
5
6
0
6
0
Adam HUGHES
4
4
1
5
0
Louis ISHERWOOD
5
1
6
0
6
0
Elliot JOHNSTON
4
1
1
5
1
6
0
2
1
Andy KANGA
2
CARDS
1 1
Shaun KELLY
2
James KIRBY
2
2
Freddie POTTER
2
1
Stephen RIGBY
4
Theo ROBERTS (GK)
5
Ben RYDEL
2
Harvey SAMPLE Ryan SCHOFIELD Kai SHORROCK
1
1
3
0
2
0
3
2
5
0
2
4
3
1
5
0
5
1
1
6
0
6
0
1
3
1
4
0
0
1
1
0
4
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
1
1 3
2 0
2
3 1
1 2
1
Y
1
R
CLUB NEWS
LEAGUE TABLE #
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Workington
4
4
0
0
7
0
7
12
2
Clitheroe
5
3
1
1
14
7
7
10
3
Ramsbottom United
5
3
1
1
12
5
7
10
4
Kidsgrove Athletic
5
3
1
1
9
2
7
10
5
Warrington Rylands
4
3
1
0
8
4
4
10
6
Marine
4
3
0
1
9
3
6
9
7
Runcorn Linnets
4
3
0
1
5
3
2
9
8
Mossley
4
3
0
1
5
5
0
9
9
Trafford
4
2
2
0
7
5
2
8
10
City of Liverpool FC
5
2
2
1
6
6
0
8
11
1874 Northwich
5
2
1
2
7
7
0
7
12
Colne
4
1
2
1
4
3
1
5
13
Glossop North End
5
1
2
2
4
5
-1
5
14
Leek Town
4
1
1
2
3
5
-2
4
15
Widnes
5
1
0
4
3
6
-3
3
16
Bootle
5
1
0
4
8
16
-8
3
17
Market Drayton Town
5
1
0
4
2
11
-9
3
18
Prescot Cables
4
0
1
3
6
10
-4
1
19
Kendal Town
5
0
1
4
4
11
-7
1
20
Newcastle Town
4
0
0
4
3
12
-9
0
2020/21
FIXTURES & RESULTS Date
Competiton
Home/Away
Opponents
Score
Sat Aug 14 2021
BVNPL
H
Ramsbottom
0-0
Tue Aug 17 2021
BVNPL
A
Workington
3-0
Sat Aug 21 2021
FA Cup
H
Emley
2-0
Tue Aug 24 2021
BVNPL
H
Glossop North End
1-1
Sat Aug 28 2021
BVNPL
A
Newcastle Town
1-3
Mon Aug 30 2021
BVNPL
H
Bootle
2-1
Sat Sep 4 2021
FA Cup
H
Clitheroe
1-0
Tue Sep 7 2021
BVNPL
H
Clitheroe
Sat Sep 11 2021
BVNPL
A
Warrington Rylands 1906
Tue Sep 14 2021
BVNPL
A
Colne
Sat Sep 18 2021
BVNPL
H
1874 Northwich
Tue Sep 21 2021
FA Trophy
H
Stockton Town
Sat Sep 25 2021
BVNPL
A
Runcorn Linnets
Sat Oct 2 2021
BVNPL
H
Market Drayton Town
Sat Oct 16 2021
BVNPL
H
Trafford
Sat Oct 23 2021
BVNPL
A
Marine
Sat Nov 6 2021
BVNPL
H
Leek Town
Sat Nov 13 2021
BVNPL
A
Kidsgrove Athletic
Sat Nov 20 2021
BVNPL
A
Mossley
Sat Nov 27 2021
BVNPL
H
Kendal
Sat Dec 4 2021
BVNPL
A
Prescot Cables
Sat Dec 11 2021
BVNPL
H
Workington
Sat Dec 18 2021
BVNPL
A
Bootle FC
Mon Dec 27 2021
BVNPL
H
Widnes
Sat Jan 1 2022
BVNPL
A
Bootle
Sat Jan 8 2022
BVNPL
A
Market Drayton Town
Sat Jan 15 2022
BVNPL
H
Runcorn Linnets
Sat Jan 22 2022
BVNPL
A
Trafford
Sat Jan 29 2022
BVNPL
H
Marine
Sat Feb 5 2022
BVNPL
A
Leek Town Kidsgrove Athletic
Tue Feb 8 2022
BVNPL
H
Sat Feb 19 2022
BVNPL
H
Colne
Sat Feb 26 2022
BVNPL
A
1874 Northwich
Sat Mar 12 2022
BVNPL
H
Warrington Rylands 1906
Sat Mar 19 2022
BVNPL
A
Clitheroe
Sat Mar 26 2022
BVNPL
A
Kendal
Sat Apr 2 2022
BVNPL
H
Mossley
Sat Apr 9 2022
BVNPL
A
Glossop North End
Sat Apr 16 2022
BVNPL
H
Newcastle Town
Mon Apr 18 2022
BVNPL
A
Widnes
Sat Apr 23 2022
BVNPL
H
Prescot Cables
City of Liverpool FC vs Clitheroe FC
TODAYS TEAMS COLFC
Clitheroe FC WILL YOU
ZACERY ALEY
1
CHRIS THOMPSON
MITCHELL BRYANT
2
GARY STOPFORTH
NATHAN BURKE
3
COLE LONSDALE
LOUIS CORRIGAN
4
RICHARD BAKER
ETHAN DEVINE
5
HARRISON BURKE
JACK HAZLEHURST
6
BILLY PRIESTLEY
JACK HINNIGAN
7
JAMIE EDWARDS
ADAM HUGHES
8
DANNY WILKINS
SHAUN KELLY
9
SEFTON GONZALES
JAMES KIRBY
10
ROSS DENT
SCOTT LYCETT
11
JAKE CONNELLY
KIERAN NOLAN
12
JOEL MILLS
STEPHEN RIGBY
14
TAYLOR BRICKELL
THEO ROBERTS (GK)
15
CONOR GAUL
RYAN SCHOFIELD
16
MATTHEW HODDS MBAKO CHALASHIKA
BEN RYDEL
17
LOUIS ISHERWOOD
18
KAI SHORROCK
19
KANGA MANDJOBA
20
XENON BAHULA
21
MICHAEL ELLISON MATHEW CROSS
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G/K Coach Physio Referee Asst Referee Asst Referee
GARY STOPFORTH BILLY PRIESTLEY
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