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ISTHMIAN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE NORTH TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2020 KICK-OFF: 7.30PM

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CONTENTS

CHAIRMAN Eddy Garty MANAGER Wayne Brown COACH Adam Flint PHYSIO Ollie Reardon SPORTS ANALYST Dan Hurwood GENERAL MANAGER Ron Dangerfield SECRETARY Roger Stapleton TREASURER Stewart Fussell HNR VICE-PRESIDENT Bob Baker COMMITTEE MEMBERS Bob Baker Darren Gibbons Dave Garwood Dave Wilsher Michael Hunt Neal Myers Roger Stapleton Tony Williams PROGRAMME EDITOR Duplexity Artwork SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Richard Buckby IMAGES Ben Pooley (@Pooley_Pitchside) Cover: Roy Warner

WAYNE BROWN

MATCH ACTION: HARINGEY BOROUGH

OPPOSITION: CLUB HISTORY

OPPOSITION: PLAYER PROFILES

CLUB NEWS

MALDON & TIPTREE: CLUB HISTORY

MALDON & TIPTREE: PLAYER PROFILES

FIXTURES & RESULTS

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE STATS

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WAYNE BROWN GOOD EVENING AND WELCOME TO PARK DRIVE FOR JUST OUR FIFTH LEAGUE GAME OF THE SEASON. I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO MARK AND HIS TILBURY TEAM, ALONG WITH THEIR SUPPORTERS AND TODAY’S MATCH OFFICIALS.

Well, what another amazing week for this football club as we progressed to the First Round of the FA Cup. I thought we were solid on Saturday against Haringey and we restricted a side with great quality to very few chances. I only remember Ben having one real save to make and that takes a collective, group effort and the lads should be very proud themselves. If I am honest, it was a relief when Sham’s [Shomari Barnwell] penalty went in on Saturday, we played really well and created a great amount of chances, and potentially we should have won by more than the one goal. Personally, I am chuffed for Sham. He has had to remain patient over the last few weeks and I understand that people at this level want to play football, however his attitude has been first class whilst he has been out of the team. It is important that when players come off the bench, they are able to make a positive impact and Sham did that and more on Saturday. I think we have matched the efforts of last year’s FA Cup run, when you take in to account the circumstances we faced at the

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start of the season. At our first pre-season training session, we had 42 players present. All of the credit should go to the team, they have worked superbly well in a brand new environment, with a new management team who like to do things in a certain way. Their attitude from day one has been extremely impressive and I am sure they enjoyed Monday night’s cup draw. On to tonight’s match and we welcome a Tilbury side who are currently top of the table. Mark has managed to keep the majority of his team from last season together, who were very impressive and that I am sure is a big benefit to him and his team. They do what they do very well and for sure, we are expecting a tough and physical encounter. Despite an attendance of just 400, the noise and support we received on Saturday against Haringey was superb. It means so much to me, the management team and our players. Please keep it up and enjoy the game! Enjoy the game, Wayne

“THEIR ATTITUDE FROM DAY ONE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE AND I AM SURE THEY ENJOYED MONDAY NIGHT’S CUP DRAW”

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SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER | EMIRATES FA CUP FOURTH ROUND QUALIFYING | ATT: 382

Wayne Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s men produced another cup upset to secure their place in the First Round of the Emirates FA Cup for a second successive season. Jammers boss Brown named the same starting eleven that overcame Braintree Town in the last round of the competition. Haringey visited Park Drive in their first away game in the FA Cup for over two years, Laste Dombaxe was named in the visitors starting eleven after departing the Jammers in the summer of 2020.

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Despite the difference in leagues between the two sides, it was the home side who started the brighter of the two sides, creating the best opportunities in an evenly contested opening fifteen minutes. Hamza Kaid had the first effort of the match, however his effort curled over the cross bar. Scott Kemp was the next to try his luck, however his effort ended in similar fashion to Kaid, has it went over the bar. Maldon shot-stopped, Ben McNamara made his first save of the contest after 20 minutes as he was on-hand to smartly deny Scott Mitchell.

Five minutes later, the home should have been in front. Smart play down the left hand from Andre Hasanally allowed him space to deliver a delicious cross in to the penalty box, on to the head of midfielder, Bradley McClenaghan, however McClenaghan planted his header wide, wasting a golden opportunity. The Jammers continued to presson for the first goal of the game, with Adam Vyse having the last chance of the half, as his shot from an uncontested drop-ball forced visiting Goalkeeper, Jonathan Miles in to his first save. Encouraged by their first half performance, the Jammers continued in the same way, dominating last proportions of possession, whilst looking solid in defence. In truth, both sides struggled to break each other down and create chances with both defences looking extremely strong. 10 minutes in to the second half and Haringey were fortunate to keep eleven men on the pitch, after an altercation inside their penalty area, resulted with Vyse and defender, Rakim Richards on the floor but the Referee was unsighted as he missed Richards stamp on the torso of Vyse. With thirty minutes left on the clock, Brown made his first change of the afternoon, with Shomari Barnwell replacing striker, Vyse. Barnwell was straight in to action and almost scored the games opening goal. Smart play from Scott Kemp on the right-hand side of midfield was followed by a cross in to the box, Barnwell

produced an audacious flick which goalkeeper, Miles was able to make a splendid save, to parry the ball just wide, however the Referee awarded a goal-kick. Maldon were forced in to a second change with 17 minutes left, as Sam Coombes was withdrawn through injury and replaced by Aaron William-Bushell. Moving in to the last ten minutes, it was Maldon who remained the most dangerous with Haringey yet to force McNamara in to a second half save. Captain, Martyn Stokes had a free-header at the back post, however lost his footing on what was a slippery surface, as his header went wide of the goal, to the relief of the Haringey defence. With two minutes left on the clock, the home side awarded with a penalty after a hand-ball inside the penalty area from visiting defender, Scott Mitchell... Substitute, Shomari Barnwell grabbed the ball and had the chance to make himself a hero. Grinning with confidence, Barnwell, off of a short run up, bent his spot-kick in to the top corner, to give his side the lead with just minutes to play. With six additional minutes awarded by the Referee, the Maldon defence, led by the impressive Stokes, stood tall to secure the clubs place in the First Round of the Emirates FA Cup for second successive season.

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CLUB HISTORY NICKNAME The Dockers FOUNDED 1889 GROUND Chadfields CAPACITY 4,000 RECENT FORM Aveley (A) Monday 19 October W 3-0 Aylesbury United (A) Saturday 17 October D 2-2 Great Wakering Rovers (H) Tuesday 13 October D 3-3 Hullbridge Sports (A) Saturday 10 October W 2-1

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Tilbury F.C. now have concrete proof that they were formed in 1889, and competed in the Gravesend League from 1889/1890. With the Docks being the only employer of any size in the area, all the Players and Officials of the Club were Dockers, hence the adoption of the nickname, “The Dockers”, which still stands today. The aim of the Club was to gain success at Junior level via the Essex Junior Cup, and thereby to eventually bring Senior Level Football to the Town. Tilbury soon made a name at the Junior level, with successive League championships, and an appearance in the Final of the Junior Cup in 1903/04, where they were defeated after a replay by Chelmsford Arc Works. It was to be another 5 years before they reached the Final again, in 1908/09, but this time they carried off the Trophy by defeating the County’s oldest club, Saffron Walden Town. However, at this stage, support for the club was poor. Only a couple of miles down the road, Grays Athletic

were now playing in Senior ranks, and Grays Thurrock United were playing Professionally in the Southern League. Most local fans were going to these clubs, and finances for Tilbury were very tight. At the end of the 1910/11 season, the club also lost its home ground, and the Committee decided that the club should take a break from playing while it sought a new home base. The intended short break stretched to three seasons, and was then further extended by the outbreak of the First World War, in 1914. As a result, it was not until 1919/20 that Tilbury were able to resume, this time in the South Essex League. They became Champions of that League in 1921/22, and were again a force in the County Junior ranks. The big push for advancement into Senior ranks came in 1924/25. The Title was again captured, and so was the Essex Junior Cup. As a result, in the following season, Tilbury were invited to enter the Essex Senior Cup instead, which they accepted, as they realised that some good results would really aid their cause.

In 1926/27, Tilbury reached the 3rd Round of the Cup, the first Junior side to do so, and also became the first Junior club to knock a Senior club out of the Cup, when they played superbly to defeat the mighty Walthamstow Avenue 3-2. During the Summer, they were granted Senior status by the Essex F.A. Disaster almost struck however. Application was made to several Leagues but, one by one, they were all rejected, and it looked as though Tilbury were doomed. At the very last moment, the Kent League stepped in and offered them a place, which was eagerly accepted. With Tilbury remaining as one of only 5 Amateur clubs in a Professional competition, it was no surprise that they found it tough going on the field of play. Off the field, however, the 4 seasons spent in the Kent League were a success. Tilbury enjoyed their time in the League and made many friends and contacts. It was an off-field matter, though, that led to them eventually leaving the competition. The League had expanded in size greatly since Tilbury joined, and added to the difficulty of continually crossing the Thames was the end of season fixture congestion. This meant a great many midweek matches and, with no Floodlights in those days, those games had to kick off at 4.30pm, and Tilbury nearly always had to field weakened teams due to players’ work commitments. At the end of the 1930/31 season, the Committee very reluctantly took the decision that the club would have to move on. They made an application to join the London League, one of those that had rejected them 4 years earlier, and this time were accepted. Tilbury stayed in the London League until 1939, when the outbreak of the Second World War led to the disbandment of most Senior Leagues. During that spell, they

were twice 4th in the table, and once reached the League Cup Final, but were mostly to be found in the bottom half of the League Table. In September 1939, all Football was forced to return to a more local basis, due to Travel restrictions and Fuel rationing. Along with 9 other local clubs, Tilbury formed the War Time South Essex Combination. They completed the 1939/40 season in this League, but at the end of that campaign were forced to disband for the duration, when their ground was commandeered by the Army, as a site for the Anti-Aircraft Guns brought in to protect the Docks. Tilbury resumed in the London League in 1946/47, and then on a new home ground, the present Chadfields in 1947/48, and embarked upon a four season spell of much success and National recognition. They reached 2 successive Essex Senior Cup Finals, were 3 times League Runners Up, and were desperately unlucky to be knocked out of the F.A. Amateur Cup at the Quarter Final stage, when reduced to 9 fit men through injury. The proudest moment, though, came in the F.A. Cup. In 1949/50, Tilbury fought their way through to the 1st Round Proper, eventually going down 0-4 away to a Notts County side led by the legendary England centre forward Tommy Lawton. In the previous round replay, at home to Gorleston, a crowd of 5,500 had packed into St. Chad’s Road, and that is still the official Ground Record. The proceeds from this Cup run were used, a few years later, to buy the Freehold to the 13 acre site that the Ground stands on. In 1950/51 Tilbury moved into the Corinthian League. Apart from one League Cup Final, this was to be a barren 7 year spell, and at the end of that time they returned to the London League. The move into

the Corinthian ranks had coincided with the gradual break up of the successful but ageing post-War side. The move back to the London League now coincided with the coming together of an extremely talented bunch of local young players that brought great success in the coming seasons. In 1957/58, Tilbury finished 3rd in the London League, but in each of the next 4 campaigns were the undisputed Champions. On 3 occasions they also captured the League Cup. Also, in 1960/61, the Essex Senior Cup was won for the first time, when Walthamstow Avenue were beaten 4-1 (aet) in the Final, just 3 weeks after they had won the Amateur Cup at Wembley. 1962/63 saw Tilbury move into the Delphian League. This was to be the Winter of the “Big Freeze”, which almost totally disrupted all Sport throughout the Country for a period of almost 3 months. This was to coincide with that League’s last ever season. In 1963/64, that League joined the expanded Athenian League set up, becoming the bottom Division of a 3 Division set up. The Athenian League being the Premier Division, the Corinthian League being Division One and the Delphian, Division Two. Tilbury were inaugural Champions of Division Two, also winning the Essex Senior Cup again. 5 seasons later, they completed the climb to the Premier Division, by winning the Division One championship. 5 seasons were spent in the Athenian Premier Division before, in 1973/74, they joined the newly formed Isthmian League Division Two, which was later re-named Division One. In 1974/75, they became the first ever winners of the Isthmian League Cup, and 12 months later were the Division One Champions. 5th place in their first Premier Division season was the best Tilbury could achieve

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in their 5 season stay, before being relegated back to Division One. However, during that spell, in 1977/78, Tilbury enjoyed a remarkable run in the F.A. Cup, as they started in the Preliminary Round and fought their way right through to the 3rd Round Proper, before going down 0-4 away to Stoke City. The storm clouds were already forming though, and just 2 seasons later relegation followed, amid a financial crisis so severe that the Club almost died. Since then, Tilbury have found things tough. They have suffered relegation on several occasions, but have mostly bounced back fairly quickly, but the successes of previous years have never been re-captured. In 2004/05, Tilbury finished their one season in the Southern League Division One East in rock bottom position, and were relegated to the Essex Senior League. They bounced back immediately, and earned a return to Isthmian ranks, and have managed to remain there since. The past 2 seasons were moderately successful, with two 11th place finishes in the League, and in 2008/09 Tilbury won the Isthmian League Cup and the East Anglian Cup, these were their first Trophies in 30 years. 2010/2011, with a new Manager in Paul Vaughan, and a tie-up with South Essex College Academy, saw the Club hoping to build for the future. With an inexperienced squad, the first half of the campaign was a real struggle, and by Xmas Tilbury were in real danger of relegation. However, as he gained experience, Vaughan gradually rebuilt and reinforced his squad, and the 2nd half of the campaign saw a run of results that steered the Club to safety well before the end of the season.

2011/12 saw Tilbury greatly exceed their expectations, as Vaughan’s squad stayed in and around the promotion race all season, clinching a play-off place with a game to spare. Sadly, though, it ended in extra time defeat against Needham Market. Success spread through the club as well, with the newly formed Reserves, comprised mainly of players under 21 years old, coming second in the Essex Senior Reserve League, and winning the League Cup. Unfortunately, this level could not be maintained over the next few seasons, as Tilbury continually lost some of their better players to higher level clubs, and Vaughan was continually having to rebuild his squad. The Club’s Academy proved its worth in this respect, as Tilbury still managed to finish in a respectable position. In October 2014, Paul Vaughan stepped down as Manager, and the Club acted quickly to appoint player Gary Henty as the new boss, and he acted quickly to appoint former Tilbury player Danny Smith as his assistant and another ex-”Docker” George Young as Coach. Tilbury finished that season in a comfortable lower mid-table position, but showed great improvement in 2015/16, at one time being as high as 5th, on the back of a very long unbeaten run. This included good runs in both the Essex Senior Cup and F.A. Trophy, with no fewer than 3 National League sides being defeated. However, as the season entered its final few weeks, their poor disciplinary record came back to bite them, with player suspensions taking their toll leading to a fall down the Table to 11th. That pattern was repeated in 2016/17. The first half of the season saw Tilbury in or just below the Play-Off places, but in the second half of the campaign a

dramatic loss of form of just 3 wins from 22 games saw them plummet down as low as 17th. The season was rescued in the final month, in which Tilbury went unbeaten, winning three and drawing two of the final five League matches, climbing back up to a respectable 12th position. On the cup front, Tilbury had a fine run through to the Semi-Final of the Essex Senior Cup, before going down narrowly to National South side East Thurrock United. Unfortunately, Tilbury suffered a terrible run of results in October of 2017. A heavy defeat in the F.A. Trophy brought about the resignations of manager and assistant, Gary Henty & Danny Smith, plus coach George Young. Once again, the Club turned to a former player to take over. Joe Keith returned to the club and brought in a few new signings over the next few weeks, and guided the club to a safe final position. However, this run could not be maintained, and in October of the next season, with the Club lying second from bottom, the Management Team was changed again. Marc Harrison, a former Under 16 side Manager at Tilbury, had enjoyed a very successful spell with Basildon United, and now returned to Chadfields, bringing Liam Wallace with him as his Assistant. Making several new signings, they immediately brought about a big improvement, and took the club right up to 7th place, before a final day defeat away to the Division Champions sent them back to a final 10th place finish. In 2019/20 saw Harrison take Tilbury into the Play-Off positions, but their hopes were dashed when, in March, the League was declared Null & Void due to the Covid 19 Pandemic that had swept the World.

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THE SQUAD OLI SPOONER

RYAN MALLETT

LEWIS SMITH

MIDFIELD | 30 YEARS OLD Re-joined the club for the second time from East Thurrock United in 2019. Leading scorer for the club during the 2018/19 season. Has now returned from a nasty injury.

CHARLIE KENDALL

MIDFIELD | 24 YEARS OLD Joined the Dockers in July 2019 from play off winners Heybridge Swifts. Has previously played in a successful Basildon United side. Hard working player.

LEE NOBLE

MIDFIELD | 32 YEARS OLD Signed in September 2020 after 12 years of service at National league side Dartford and played nearly 500 times. Has won the Isthmian League Division One (North) and Premier Division, plus 2 Kent Senior Cup medals.

OLI SPOONER

MIDFIELD | 19 YEARS OLD Returned to Chadfields after representing Tilbury Under 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Two seasons ago represented England C in the Falklands. A former Basildon United and Basildon Town player. Past 50 games for the club.

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ELJAY WORRELL

AYUB KADIRI

MIDFIELD | 19 YEARS OLD Joined the Dockers from Hackney Wick in February 2020. Exciting prospect.

RYAN MALLETT

DEFENDER/MIDFIELD | 22 YEARS OLD Joined from Barking In October 2019. Almost ever present for Brentwood Town in 2018/19. A versatile player who reads the game well. Returning from injury

ELJAY WORRELL

DEFENDER | 30 YEARS OLD Re-joined the club after being player of the year in 2012. Has years of Isthmian League experience with Grays Athletic, Great Wakering, Basildon United and Redbridge. Can be a dangerous player moving up the pitch. Has played over 50 times for the club.

HARRY GIRLING

GOALKEEPER | 22 YEARS OLD Signed for the Dockers in August 2020 from Premier side Cheshunt. Harry caught the eye with some spectacular saves in the three seasons he has was with the club. Was a signed professional with Millwall.

CAMERON BRODIE

MIDFIELD | 19 YEARS OLD Signed on loan from National league side Dartford in September 2020. Rated highly by coaches.

MARLON AGYAKWA

MIDFIELD | 25 YEARS OLD Joined the club from local rivals Canvey Island. A lightening quick winger who likes to attack. Previous clubs include Southend United, Oxford City and Didcot Town.

OLA OGUNWAMIDE

MIDFIELD | 21 YEARS OLD Signed last season from Barking. A target of Dockers manager Marc Harrison for a number of months. Has also played in the Essex Senior League with Woodford Town. Has popped up with some important goals and exciting going forward.

LEE BURNS

DEFENDER | 38 YEARS OLD Joined from East Thurrock United in November 2019. Vastly experienced defender who has played over 750 games at the higher end of non league. Is now club captain

JOHNNY COYTE

DEFENDER | 17 YEARS OLD A product of the Under 18’s side and has had an impressive pre season.

OLA OGUNWAMIDE

RYAN BOSWELL

DARREN PHILLIPS

DEFENDER | 21 YEARS OLD Re-signed by the Dockers after a short stay at Basildon United and Canvey. Initially signed from Basildon United in November 18. Experience at East Thurrock, Burnham Ramblers and Basildon Town.

RYAN BOSWELL

DEFENDER | 24 YEARS OLD Joined the club in September 2018 from Bowers & Pitsea. Has Isthmian experience at Romford and East Thurrock United. A calming influence at the back and an ever present name on the team sheet.

BRIAN MOSES

STRIKER | 24 YEARS OLD Joined the club from Cheshunt. Has played for Waltham Forest, Redbridge and Basildon United. Scored 9 times in Cheshunt’s last 10 matches in 2018/19 that saw them win promotion. Two years ago, Brian scored 33 times for Redbridge.

TONY STOKES

STRIKER | 33 YEARS OLD Has played for many clubs including West Ham Reserves, Concord Rangers, Bowers and Pitsea and Grays. A proven goalscorer. Has also played as a professional in Hungary.

BRIAN MOSES

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CLUB NEWS KINGSTONIAN TICKET DETAILS

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We can confirm that Saturday’s FA Trophy fixture against Kingstonian will be an all-ticket tie. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, our capacity for the match will be limited to 400 spectators. Therefore, those wishing to attend the match will be required to purchase a ticket in advance. Tickets will be available at tonight’s match against Tilbury and therefore people attending will have priority access to ticket sales for the Third Round Qualifying match. We will only be accepting cash payments for ticket sales, we will not be accepting any card payments for those wishing to purchase a ticket. Tickets will be limited to one ticket per person. Tickets are only possible to be purchased in person and not online. People wishing to purchase a ticket tonight will have to present their “stub” provided at the turnstiles upon entry this evening. Those wishing to purchase a ticket without a “stub” will be unsuccessful. If tickets remain after tonight’s game, the remaining tickets will go on general sale on the evening of Wednesday 28th at the Maldon Stadium. Details will be released early on Wednesday morning.

FA CUP DRAWS JAMMERS AT HOME TO MORECAMBE

JOE JOINS THE JAMMERS

Wayne Brown has added central defender, Joe Turpin to his Maldon & Tiptree squad. Turpin arrives at Park Drive from this evening’s visitors, Tilbury. Joe, 23, has already appeared six times for the Dockers this season, including their FA Cup defeat to Coggeshall Town, ruling him out of our FA Cup first round tie. The central defender is pictured during his time at Basildon United, where he featured before returning to Tilbury in March 2020, just before the season was prematurely ended as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Turpin made 31 appearances for the Bees during the 2019/20 season, but only appeared twice for Tilbury making a total of 33 appearances. Joe has also featured for Hashtag United and Hullbridge Sports in recent times. Everybody at the club welcomes Joe to Park Drive.

Maldon & Tiptree have been handed a home draw against League Two outfit Morecambe in the Emirates FA Cup First Round. The tie is due to be played on the weekend of November 7th, and fixture details will be released in due course.

Elsewhere, three other Jammers fixtures have now been rescheduled, with the trip to Romford now taking place on Wednesday 18th November. Wayne Brown’s men welcome Coggeshall Town to Park Drive on Tuesday 24th November and will then head to Grays Athletic on Wednesday 2nd December.

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CLUB HISTORY In 2009, Ed Garty took over the ownership of Maldon Town from Michael Kirkham, whilst still in charge of running Tiptree United and installed Alan Brockhouse as Maldon Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new chairman. Following the takeover, Colin Wallington returned for a second spell in charge of Maldon Town, leaving his post as Tiptree United manager immediately. Colin previously managed Maldon Town from 2003 until 2007, having achieved promotion in the 2005-06 via the play-off final. Having left Maldon in 2007, Colin went on to manage Tiptree United where he achieved promotion winning the Eastern Counties Division One title in the 2007/08 season. Until the conclusion of the 2009/10 season both Maldon Town & Tiptree United played their home games at Park Drive, under a ground share arrangement.

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In the summer of 2010, Maldon Town & Tiptree United amalgamated to form, Maldon & Tiptree Football Club, under the ownership of Ed Garty. As a result of the amalgamation, Tiptree United withdrew from the Essex Senior League, resulting in the clubs last ever fixture being a 3-1 defeat against Enfield 1893 on 24 April 2010. Maldon & Tiptree took the place of Maldon Town in the Isthmian Division One North. Following the retirement of Colin Wallington, Assistant Manager, Brad King and Glen Knight were appointed as the clubs Joint-Manager. As the pairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first managerial role, the new club witnessed wholesale changes with only a handful of players remaining who finished the season with Maldon Town and Tiptree United, respectively. The 2010-11 campaign saw the

new club remain in or around the play-off positions for the majority of the season, finishing in eighth place to finish the season with sixty-three points. Despite the high turnover of players, the good standard of football was maintained and it was in the end, a disappointing end to the season, for the club to fall away in the later stages of the season when suspensions and injuries eventually took their toll to leave the club frustratingly short of the play-off positions at the end of April. The 2011-12 season, proved to not be so successful and in November 2011, King and Knight were relieved of their duties with immediate effect. Ex-Charlton professional Mike Flanagan was appointed as Caretaker Manager and remained in place until the end of the season, steering the club to a respectful mid-table finish, managing thirtythree games and finishing with a win percentage of 49.12%.

At the start of the 2012-13 campaign, Ex-Stansted & Redbridge boss Terry Spillane was appointed as Manager, and Mike Flanagan departed the club. The change of management, once again brought wholesale changes with the playing squad. Ex Tiptree United manager, Jody was brought to the club as Terry’s Assistant Manager. After a fantastic and unbeaten start to the season, the club found themselves at the top of the table but an incredible run by eventual Champions Grays Athletic meant Maldon had to settle for a place in the play-offs – Terry’s side remained unbeaten until Boxing Day, when they lost away from home against local rivals Heybridge Swifts. Disappointment came in the play-off final however when they lost a two goal lead to draw with Thamesmead Town, who thenwent on to win the final,on penalties. After a disappointing end to the previous season, Terry Spillane oversaw more wholesale changes in the playing squad, including the departure of Assistant Manager, Jody Brown. Despite the changes, Maldon finished in ninth position with seventysix points, winning twenty-one games.

Mudmen and The Jammers available. The vote took place in January 2015 and was featured on National Radio station, TalkSport, with the The Jammers winning the vote with over 50% and being confirmed as the clubs new nickname. Following the completion of the 2014-15 season, the club linked with Colchester United and the two clubs formed close ties, which resulted in ex Ipswich Town midfielder, David Wright being appointed as First Team Manager. Wright remained in charge until December 2015 as he was appointed Assistant Manager of Colchester United. Liam Bailey took charge of the First Team on a temporary basis, only managing one game, which finished four-all against Tilbury on Boxing Day in 2015. Moving into 2016, ex-Leiston Manager, Steve Ball was appointed First Team Manager and steered the club to a respectable finish in the league table climbing to seventh place, only missing out on the playoff places by nine points.

More changes to the playing staff, resulted in poor start to the 201415 season, and the club parted ways with Spillane in September 2014, with Chairman, Ed Garty takeover as Caretaker Manager, for three games. At the end of September 2014, Alan Kimble was appointed as manager and remained in charge for the remainder of the season, however the side struggled and more changes in the playing staff occurred. Maldon finished the season in nineteenth place with only forty-nine points.

In the closed season, a change of Management at Colchester United saw Steve Ball appointed as their Assistant Manager, leaving his position of Maldon & Tiptree Manager as a result. Ex-Manchester City midfielder, Kevin Horlock was then appointed as First Team manager ahead of the 2016-17 campaign and for the majority of the season, the Jammers sat at the top of the table before slipping away to finish in second place. Horlock’s side managed to reach the play-off final, however lost to Thurrock one-nil. The following campaign was not quite as successful for Horlock, with Maldon finishing just outside the play-off places in seventh place, with sixty-nine points.

During the 2014-15 season, Media Officer at the time, Richard Buckby ran a competition for supporters to vote for a club nickname, with the options The River Boys, The Marshmen, The

After managing 112 games, Kevin Horlock departed in the closed season and was replaced by ex-Colchester defender, Wayne Brown. In Brown’s first season in

charge, the 2018-19 season, the Jammers finished in second place and reached the play-off final, but lost on penalties against local rivals, Heybridge Swifts. The 2019-20 season was one to remember for the club, but for the right and wrong reasons. The club achieved great things in the Emirates FA Cup. Having reached the First Round proper of the competition, Maldon beat League Two side, Leyton Orient away from home, taking over 600 fans to the home of The O’s, with the goals coming from Danny Parish and a superb solo goal from Jorome Slew. In the second round proper, Maldon were drawn against Football League side, Newport County with the game being shown live on National Television– with the Jammers only beaten by the League Two side, with a goal in stoppage time, with the game finishing 1-0. A record attendance of 1876 was recorded. However, the 2019-20 season will also be remembered for the wrong reasons. After impressive performances on the field, the Jammers found themselves top of the Isthmian Division One North, thirteen points clear with four games in hand, when disaster struck. With a global pandemic declared, as a result of Coronavirus, the league competition was formally abandoned on 26 March 2020, with all results from the season being expunged, and no promotion or relegation taking place to, from, or within the division. The club were denied a chance of promotion and forced to remain in the Division One North for the 2020-21 season. Following the disappointing end to the 2020-21 season, Wayne Brown remained in charge of the club and wholesale changes in the playing squad occurred again, with a number of last season’s squad securing transfers to clubs higher up the football pyramid.

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THE SQUAD WAYNE BROWN First team manager Brown is a former Ipswich Town, Colchester United, Hull City and Leicester City defender, now in his third season in charge of the club. A no-nonsense, uncompromising leader on the pitch, Brown played over 350 professional matches in a successful career spanning over 14 years and earned promotion to the Championship with Colchester before going on to play in the Premier League with Hull. Wayne has also had a caretaker spell in charge of Colchester United’s first team. Last season, the Covid pandemic brough the campaign to an abrupt end with the Jammers sat 14 points clear in the league whilst he also guided the club to the Second Round of the FA Cup,

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beating Leyton Orient in the First Round and drawing with Newport County until the final minute in the Second Round.

now gone onto higher leagues as well as being involved in the club’s famous FA Cup run last season.

ADAM FLINT First team coach Flint joined the club midway through the 2018/19 season and is a familiar face across the local football scene, both as a player and manager. A hugely valuable member of the management team, Flint brings a wealth of knowledge across non-league football in the region. Previously, he managed a competitive Witham Town team before being approached by Bishop’s Stortford to take over as manager in the Bostik Premier. Since joining Maldon, Adam has helped with recruiting a number of players who have

DAN HURWOOD First team analyst, Hurwood was previously a prolific striker in the Essex County league and is now a vital cog in the club’s management team. Dan records and analyses games, recording data to continually improve the squad both individually and collectively. OLLIE REARDON A young physio, Reardon is now in his second season looking after the first team. Ollie is in the early stages of his career and is gaining vital experience, alongside his work in the professional game.

BEN McNAMARA Goalkeeper An experienced shotstopper, Ben is now in his third season at Park Drive and has more or less been an ever-present since Wayne took charge of the first team. Australianborn, Ben has previously had spells with Dagenham & Redbridge, Braintree Town and Northampton Town to name just a few. McNamara’s leadership skills have been crucial to the side over the last two seasons, with Ben being named as vice-captain for the 2020/21 season. LANCE AKINS Defender A solid central defender and impressive leader on the pitch who, after countless impressive performances against the Jammers in the past, signed for the club in 2019. Lance made his name at neighbours Witham Town under current coach Adam Flint, before spells at Coggeshall Town, Tilbury, Aylesbury and Bishop’s Stortford, respectively. MARTYN STOKES Defender Stokes is a central defender with a winning pedigree. Having arrived at Park Drive from Bowers & Pitsea in the 2019/20 season, Stokes appeared 22 times last term before the campaign came to an abrupt end. Martyn is a superb leader and will continue to bring an important level of experience to the side, having previously won promotion from the Isthmian League Division One North with both Brentwood and Bowers, respectively. Stokes has been confirmed as the first team captain for the 2020/21 season.

NIRAN BUTLER Defender Butler is a powerful defender who joined Staines Town from Flackwell Heath in June 2019, where he had been since leaving Barnet’s youth set-up. Niran appeared 15 times for Staines in the 2019/20 season before it was cut short in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. MAKHOSINI RYAN-KHANYE Defender Khanye, known as ‘Ryan’, joined the club from Faversham Town. The defender started out at Brentford before spending time on the books of Bristol City, Erith & Belvedere, Greenwich Borough, Staines Town and Whitehawk. Makhosini has plied his trade predominantly as a left-back throughout his career so far. SAM COOMBES Midfielder Sam is a young midfielder, returning to Park Drive for his second spell with the club having previously appeared for the Jammers last season before a brief spell at Brightlingsea Regent. Prior to joining the club, Sam had previously been on the books of Southend United and spent time in at a football college in the United States. REECE SIMPSON Midfielder Reece is a midfielder who arrived at the club having previously played for Telford, Great Wakering Rovers and Bishop’s Stortford. Simpson featured for the club throughout the 2020/21 pre-season preparations, and will be an important addition to the side for the up and coming season.

RHAMAR GARRETT-DOUGLAS Defender Having previously been on the books of Barnet, along with spells at Bishop’s Stortford and Hullbridge Sports, Garrett-Douglas arrives looking to cement his place in the Jammers’ defence. Rhamar was a regular for the Barnet U18s side, and came through the club’s scholarship programme.

BRADLEY McCLENAGHAN Midfielder Bradley is a former Leyton Orient central midfielder, who was named as Orient’s 2018/19 Youth Player of the Year. McClenaghan was also the captain of the O’s U18s side before joining Bishop’s Stortford in the Isthmian Premier Division on loan in December 2019.

KRAIG NOEL-MCLEOD Defender 20-year-old Kraig is a 6’ 3” central defender. A former Queens Park Rangers youngster who has also represented the Grenada national team on six occasions, Noel-McLeod has also previously appeared for Hendon Town and Basingstoke prior to joining the club.

AARON WILLIAM-BUSHELL Midfielder Aaron joins the club having previously played for Waltham Abbey. AWB is a box-to-box midfielder who made his debut for the Jammers against Hertford Town in the FA Cup on in September 2019, scoring the winning goal to seal progress to the first qualifying round of the competition.

HAMZA KAID Midfielder 21-year-old Kaid is approaching his second season at Park Drive having joined in 2019 from Mousehole AFC in the Penisular Premier in Cornwall where he impressed in a title-winning side. Hamza has developed rapidly and impressed many last season as he appeared on 34 occasions, scoring six goals. Kaid is another young, talented player who we hope to help on his footballing journey. SHOMARI BARNWELL Forward Barnwell has joined the club for the 2020/21 season having previously played for the likes of Bowers & Pitsea, Grays Athletic and Great Wakering Rovers. Shomari is a fast and athletic forward who has fantastic experience of the Isthmian Division One North. The electric forward was also at Dagenham & Redbridge preciously, having earned a professional contract after an impressive start to his career at Bowers & Pitsea. SCOTT KEMP Forward Scott arrives at Park Drive from local neighbours Witham Town, where he scored 14 goals last season whilst performing as their captain. Kemp, aged 24 at the start of the 2020/21 season, has also featured for AFC Sudbury in the past. ALFIE MASON Forward Mason is a forward who joins the club from Bishop’s Stortford. He was a member of the Stortford U18s side that fought their way through to play Colchester United in the second round proper of the FA Youth Cup in 2017. Alfie has previously featured for Enfield whilst, as a youngster, he was on the books of West Ham United. ADAM VYSE Forward Vyse is an experienced striker who, last season, impressed whilst leading the line for Basildon United. Adam found the net on 14 occasions for the Bees during 2019/20. Previously, he has enjoyed spells with Great Wakering Rovers, Canvey Island and Tilbury.

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FIXTURES & RESULTS DATE

OPPOSITION

COMP

ATT POS

2020/21

STARTING XI

SEPTEMBER 2020 Sat 12

Hertford Town

FACP

1-0

230

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Khanye

Coombes

Sat 19

Soham Town Rangers

D1N

1-1

146

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Cracknell

Coombes

Butler

Tue 22

Haverhill Rovers

A FAC1Q

3-0

298

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Mason

Coombes

Cracknell

Sat 26

Brentwood Town

1-1

173

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Mason

Coombes

Cracknell

D1N

Noel-McLeod

OCTOBER 2020 Sat 3

Grays Athletic

H FAC2Q 2-2*

251

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Mason

Coombes

Cracknell

Tue 6

Canvey Island

D1N

1-0

313

McNamara

Butler

Khanye

Coombes

Cracknell

Sat 10

Felixstowe & Walton United

D1N

3-0

224

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Khanye

Coombes

Butler

Tue 13

Braintree Town

A FAC3Q

1-0

BCD

McNamara

Butler

Mason

Coombes

Cracknell

Sat 17

Grays Athletic

H FAT2Q

4-1

319

McNamara

Butler

Mason

Cornish

Cracknell

Sat 24

Haringey Borough

H FAC4Q

1-0

382

McNamara

Butler

Mason

Coombes

Cracknell

Tue 27

Tilbury

Kingstonian

H FAT3Q 15:00

Sat 31

D1N