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Kellaway Park
v Saturday 30th July 2022 KO 3:00pm
Helston Athletic Football Club Founded 1896
CLUB HONOURS SW Peninsula League Div 1 West Champions Runners-up Cornwall Combination League Champions Trelawny League D1 winners D2 r/up D3 r/up D5 r/up Cornwall Veterans League D1 winners D2 winners Cornwall Women’s Football Lg. Winners R/up Cornwall Senior Cup Winners R/up Cornwall Junior Cup Winners Cornwall Women’s Cup Winners Cornwall Charity Cup Winners R/up Cornwall Senior Lg. Herald Cup Winners R/up Cornwall Combination Lg. Cup Winners R/up Cornwall Sunday Cup Winners Cornwall Veterans League Cup Winners Arthur Pearce Cup Winners Lockhart Cup Winners League Cup Winners
2014/15 2011/12, 2012/13 1987/88, 2000/01, 2010/11, 2021/22 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2012/13 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21 2016/17 1936/37 2012/13 2013/14 2021/22 1937/38, 1960/61, 1961/62 1935/36, 1951/52 1936/37, 1937/38, 1939/40 1938/39 2021/22 1974/75, 2002/03, 2007/08 2021/22 2021/22 2013/14 2015/16 2016/17
Kellaway Park, Clodgey Lane, Helston, Cornwall TR13 8PJ
FROM THE CHAIRMAN Having what has felt like an eternity, it's great to be able to officially declare that ‘FOOTBALL IS BACK’. It's three months to the day that we played our last fixture of the 21/22 season, strangely enough away to our visitors today, Bridgwater United FC. The match was a closely contested semi-final of the Les Phillips Cup, however it wasn’t to be our day eventually losing 2-0. Bridgwater deservedly then went on to win the cup. On this the opening day of the 22/23 football season, may I welcome the players, officials and supporters of Bridgwater United FC back to Helston for a second time this year.. The closed season has seen a number of changes at Kellaway Park, no more so than the appointment of Matt Cusack as the Club’s new 1st team manager. Since accepting the role in early June, Matt has been extremely busy preparing for today and the challenges of the forthcoming season. Former 1st team manager Steve Massey has returned to his originally appointed position of Helston Athletic’s Director of Football. On behalf of the Club it's a warm welcome to Matt and a recorded thank you to Steve for his contribution of the past five years. In addition to Matt’s appointment it's great to be able to welcome a number of new playing faces to the club in readiness for the new season. These include Isaac Burdon, Jordan Copp, Tom Payne, Rikki Shepherd, Jamie Simmonds, Jude Tripconey, Freddie Walter and Nathaniel West. A warm welcome also goes out to Jaimie Osborne, the teams new physiotherapist. This afternoons referee is Darren Gay, supported by assistants George Pattison and Ken Swift. Like all visiting Kellaway Park today, we hope you each enjoy your visit. Finally may I take this opportunity to thank all those local businesses that have kindly agreed to sponsor Helston Athletic Football Club for the forthcoming season. Without your amazing and generous support the challenges of running a community football club would be virtually impossible. You’re such great people, thank you. Its great to be back, please be sure to enjoy your afternoon and as always, thank you for your support. Paul Hendy (Chairman)
2021/22 Final League Table
Player Profiles...
Cory Harvey. Cory has excellent pedigree and has attracted attention from higher league clubs. He is an excellent shot stopper & his distribution is second to none. Isaac Burdon. Isaac is a versatile defender that can play left, right & centrally across various systems. He’s previously worked with the manager at Plymouth Parkway and is rated highly. Reece Shanley. Reece is an attacking full back that can operate on both sides of the pitch. He has an excellent delivery and has assisted multiple times & scored in the pre-season. Josh Storey (Capt). Josh has recently been appointed club captain. A ball playing centre back and an excellent leader on and off the pitch.
Jordan Bentley. Jordan came to the club last season and has excellent experience within the game having operated at higher levels. A dominant centre back who can mix up his game. Freddie Walters. Fred joined the club from neighbouring Wendron and has enjoyed a positive pre-season. He is comfortable in a range of defensive positions and can also offer a threat going forward. Harrison Jewell. Harrison came through the youth ranks at Helston and shows promise across many positions. His versatility is his strength and he can operate across the defence and in midfield. Stevie Colwell. Stevie has operated at higher levels having previously played with Weymouth, Tiverton and more recently, Plymouth Parkway. A ball playing midfielder with exceptional technical and tactical quality. Matty Bye. Mattie brings a wealth of experience and quality to the midfield unit. He is a highly respected leader on the pitch and chips in with goals and assists.
Player Profiles...
Tyler Elliott. Tyler is another player that has operated at higher levels of football and has excellent technical quality to match a terrific work ethic. Expect to see him linking play in the final third. Rikki Shepherd. Rikki was a big summer signing for us. The ex-Millbrook man notched 23 goals from 29 appearances in the last campaign. Lightning quick, Rikki has scored 3 goals in the pre-season and will be looking to add many more. Kai Cornish. Kai has the ability to unlock defences with his dribbling and creativity in the final third. He has enjoyed a positive pre-season with goals and assists and therefore enters the season with high levels of confidence. Sam Carter. “Carts” is another attacking player with high creativity that can operate wide or centrally and has impacted the games within the pre-season.
Nathaniel West. Nat relocated to the South West last season and ended the season with Bodmin. He is an athletic striker, unorthodox & therefore unpredictable. He is very good in the air and has scored a few goals in the pre-season. Jordan Copp. Jordan is one of the most technically gifted players the manager has worked with. He brings bags of experience and pedigree having operated at Step 2 with Weymouth. An attacking player of exceptional quality who can operate wide or centrally. Rocco Hill. Rocco broke into the first team last season and scored on his debut. At 16 years of age, he is displaying maturity beyond his years. A product of the Helston pathway, he is highly thought of and has an excellent future ahead of him.
With the Reserves....
St PIRAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE WEST DIVISION Date
Opponents
Sat 6 Aug Hayle Sat 13 Aug Illogan RBL Wed 17 Aug St Agnes Tue 30 Aug St Day Wed 7 Sep Mousehole Dev. Sat 10 Sep Penryn Athletic Tue 13 Sep Falmouth Town R Sat 17 Sep Perranwell Wed 21 Sep Redruth United Wed 28 Sep Perranporth Sat 1 Oct St Dominick (LC) Wed 12 Oct Wendron Utd Res Wed 19 Oct Penryn Athletic Sat 22 Oct Hayle Sat 29 Oct Truro City Res Sat 12 Nov Redruth United Sat 26 Nov Illogan RBL Sat 3 Dec Perranwell Sat 10 Dec St Agnes Mon 26 Dec Porthleven Mon 2 Jan Wendron Utd Res Sat 7 Jan Mullion Res Sat 21 Jan Truro City Res Sat 4 Feb Mousehole Dev. Sat 11 Feb Perranporth Wed 8 Mar Mullion Res Sat 11 Mar Falmouth Town R Sat 18 Mar St Day Fri 7 Apr Porthleven
Ven. Res. Scorers A A H H A H A A H H H H A H A A H H A H A A H H A H H A A
With the Development Squad....
LWC DRINKS CORNWALL COMBINATION LEAGUE Date
Opponents
Ven. Res. Scorers
Tue 23 Aug Sat 3 Sep Tue 6 Sep Sat 10 Sep Sat 17 Sep Sat 24 Sep Sat 1 Oct Tue 4 Oct Sat 8 Oct Sat 15 Oct Tue 18 Oct Tue 1 Nov Sat 5 Nov Tue 8 Nov Sat 12 Nov Tue 15 Nov Sat 19 Nov Sat 26 Nov Sat 3 Dec Sat 10 Dec Sat 7 Jan Sat 28 Jan Sat 4 Feb Sat 11 Feb Sat 25 Feb Tue 14 Mar Tue 21 Mar Sat 25 Mar Sat 1 Apr
Lizard Argyle St Agnes Res Goonhavern Ath. Praze-An-Beeble Pendeen Rovers Rosudgeon St Ives Town RNAS Culdrose St Just Mawnan Wendron United Hayle Res Goonhavern Ath. St Day Res (CUP) Rosudgeon Lizard Argyle Pendeen Rovers Porthleven Res Wendron United Hayle Res St Day Res RNAS Culdrose St Agnes Res St Day Res Porthleven Res St Just Praze-An-Beeble St Ives Town Mawnan
A H H A H A A H A A H H A H H H A A A A A A A H H H H H H
TODAY’S Helston Athletic Blue & White shirts, Blue shorts, Blue socks
Cory HARVEY Isaac BURDON Reece SHANLEY Josh STOREY Jordan BENTLEY Freddie WALTERS Harrison JEWELL Stevie COLWELL Matty BYE Tyler ELLIOTT Rikki SHEPHERD Kai CORNISH Sam CARTER Nathaniel WEST Jordan COPP Rocco HILL
Manager Asst. Manager Coach Goalkeeper Coach Physio
Matt CUSACK Dan HARRISON Dan BUA ROBERTS Martyn DAUGHTERY Jaimie OSBORNE
Referee Darren GAY
LINEUPS Bridgwater United Red & Black Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks
Jake VINEY Josh PHILLIPS Jake LLEWELLYN Mark ARMSTRONG Jacob SPENCE Jordan GREENWOOD Mike DUFFY Morgan WILLIAMS Jack TAYLOR George KING Jake BROWN Ryan BRERETON Dave THORNE Troy SIMPSON Arthur FURNESS Harry DURANT Ross EDWARDS Conor HARTLEY
Manager
Dave PEARSE
Assistant
Karl BAGGALEY
Coach
Mark READ
Assistants George PATTISON Ken SWIFT
Focus on.... BRIDGWATER UNITED BACKGROUND Early attempts to establish a senior association football club in the rugby stronghold of Bridgwater failed to attract supporters, were beset with financial woes and were thus short-lived. It was not until after the Second World War that solid foundations for a club were finally laid. A group of enthusiasts formed CROWN DYNAMO FC in 1946 based at a public house in St John Street. The team quickly gained a very substantial following and became a forerunner of BRIDGWATER TOWN AFC. The purchase of land off Bristol Road for a home ground [Castlefield], the backing of a large supporters’ organisation and the support of prominent local businessmen, who then became directors, enabled the club to flourish. Soon the club owned a portfolio of residential property and was able to offer a house, a job and a good part-time wage to prospective footballers. This enabled the club to attract many ex-Football League professionals and field strong, competitive teams, which enjoyed great success as one of the Western League’s leading sides. Two Western League championship mantles, cup final wins and thrilling runs in the FA Cup and FA Trophy were experienced throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s. In 1982 Bridgwater Town AFC became members of the Southern League. However, It all came to an abrupt end in June 1984 when substantial debts forced the club into voluntary liquidation.
A NEW BEGINNING A new club, BRIDGWATER TOWN 1984 FC was quickly established by a band of loyal supporters: and from humble beginnings worked all the way back up from Somerset County League origins to attaining Southern League membership inside a twenty-three year time span. On the way the club enjoyed a hat-trick of Somerset County League titles, a Screwfix Western League Division 1 championship and two Les Philips Cup Final wins. As members of the Southern League they reached the Final of the League Cup (2009) and were beaten finalists in the promotion play-offs (2010) However after 2010 leaner times returned, eventually leading to relegation in 2017. Returning to Step 5 level once more, the club remains ambitious, with the aim of competing strongly for the title and regaining its previous status. The club’s ambitions received a massive boost during the early part of 2021 as it merged with Yeovil United FC to become BRIDGWATER UNITED FC. Now, with a new club status, ownership and business model, plans are at an advanced stage to make the club a real community asset - not just for the town of Bridgwater but for the whole of Somerset. Last season was a success clinching the Les Phillips Cup with a 1-0 victory over Cadbury Heath at Wells City FC along with a number of other cup wins for the Women’s squad and youth teams and the club is gearing up for the new season with the merger of the Western and SW Peninsula Leagues going ahead next year.
Focus on.... BRIDGWATER UNITED PLAYER PROFILES Dave Pearse: Hugely experienced, Dave returned to Bridgwater Town as joint player/ manager with Karl Baggaley in season 2017/18 and will be looking to build on the progress made in recent years. Karl Baggaley: Assistant Manager who has worked alongside Dave Pearse for many years. Jake Viney: Fantastic shot stopper and sweeper keeper. After suffering a serious injury which kept him out for a whole season in 2016/17, he has come back stronger than ever with a string of outstanding performances. Mark Armstrong: Captain of the club and a born leader, Mark is an experienced, hardworking, tough tackling midfielder, equally comfortable in central defence. Ryan Brereton: Ryan is an exciting and dynamic midfielder with a great left foot who joined from Bishops Lydeard. Mike Duffy: Mike has committed to the club once again and will be looking to establish his place in the starting line-up with high energy, combative performances. Harry Durant: Young defender who enjoyed promotion from the U18 side last year and has won end of season awards and looks accomplished in Western League football. Jordan Greenwood: Jordan is a widely experienced, ‘body on the line’ defender who is equally comfortable as central defender or on the left flank. Adnan Hiroli: Adnan is a very experienced attacker who was a key member of the Odd Down side that won the Western League title in 2015/16. He brings a winning mentality to the squad and will add goals and goal scoring chances to the team. George King: Midfielder from Clevedon Town and is the son of well-known Bridgwater Town and Western League goalscorer Ryan King. Jake Llewellyn: Top quality defender who has played at National League South Level for Weston super Mare; great going forward with a wand of a left foot. Tom Llewellyn: Brother of Jake and another who has played at a higher level and will do again. Son of former Bristol City favourite Andy Llewellyn. Jacob Spence: Strong & powerful defender, joined from Ashton & Backwell last season and can score goals.
Focus on.... BRIDGWATER UNITED
Jack Taylor: ‘Fan’s favourite’ Jack signed from Wellington three seasons ago and winning numerous end of season awards in Robins’ colours. Has well over a century of goals for the club and is closing in on the all time scoring record. Dave Thorne: Now in his fifth season at the club ‘Mr Consistent’ is an 8/10 week in week out. Dave is a committed tough tackling defender who always gives everything and having missed all of last season is back to fitness.. Jaden Hurd: Son of well known local keeper Kevin Hurd, he stepped up from the youth side when Jake Viney was suspended and kept a clean sheet on his debut, although sustaining an injury which finished his season. Conor Hartley: Winger who had spells in the Southern League last season with Taunton Town and Bideford having impressed at Ashton and Backwell United. Josh Phillips: 21 year old full back who was at Street before joining Dorchester Town where he was U23 player of the year. Arthur Furness: A young defender who is based in Bristol and has played in Welsh Leagues for Risca and Cardiff Met.
A guide to away games this season in the Toolstation Western League Premier Division Ashton & Back.
The Rec, West Town Lane, Backwell BS48 3HN
172.5 miles
Barnstaple Town
Mill Road, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1JQ
104.8 miles
Bitton
The Rec, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol BS30 6HX
196.9 miles
Bridgwater Utd
Fairfax Park. College Way, Bridgwater TA6 4TZ
147.0 miles
Buckland Ath
Homers Heath, Kingskerswell Rd, Newton Abbot Devon. TQ12 5JU
117.5 miles
Cadbury Heath
Springfield, Cadbury Heath Rd, Bristol BS30 8BX
194.8 miles
Clevedon Town
Everyone Active Stadium, Davis Lane, Clevedon BS21 6TG
171.1 miles
Falmouth Town
Bickland Park, Bickland Water Rd, Falmouth TR11 4PB 10.4 miles
Ilfracombe Town
Marlborough Park, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8PD
113.4 miles
Keynsham Town
AJN Stadium, Crown Fields, Keynsham BS31 2BE
187.6 miles
Millbrook
Jenkins Park, Mill Rd, Millbrook, Cornwall PL10 1FE
68.4 miles
Mousehole
Trungle Parc, Paul, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 6AZ
18.3 miles
Saltash United
Kimberley Stadium, Callington Rd, Saltash PL12 6DX
65.3 miles
Shepton Mallet
Old Wells Rd, Shepton Mallet BA4 5XN
167.0 miles
Sherborne Town
Raleigh Grove, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5NS
159.6 miles
Street
The Tannery, Middlebrooks, Street. BA16 0TA
161.5 miles
Torpoint Athletic
The Mill, Mill Lane, Torpoint, Cornwall PL11 2RE
68.0 miles
Wellington
North Street, Wellington TA21 8NE
133.4 miles
Welton Rovers
West Clewes, North Rd, Midsomer Norton BA3 2QD
179.9 miles
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Fixtures & Results 2022/2023 Date
Opponents
Ven. Res.
Sat 30 July
Bridgwater Utd
H
Sat 6 Aug
Street (FAC)
A
Tue 9 Aug
Millbrook
H
Sat 13 Aug
Wellington
H
Tue 16 Aug
Saltash United
A
Tue 23 Aug
Falmouth Town
H
Sat 27 Aug
Torpoint Athletic
A
Mon 29 Aug Sherborne Town
H
Wed 7 Sep
Falmouth Town
A
Sat 10 Sep
Barnstaple Town
A
Tue 13 Sep
Torpoint Athletic
H
Sat 17 Sep
Ashton & Backwell A
Sat 24 Sep
Saltash Utd (FAV)H
Sat 8 Oct
Buckland Athletic
A
Sat 15 Oct
Saltash United
H
Sat 29 Oct
Bitton
H
Sat 5 Nov
Clevedon Town
A
Sat 12 Nov
Cadbury Heath
H
Sat 19 Nov
Welton Rovers
H
Sat 26 Nov
Ilfracombe Town
A
Sat 3 Dec
Millbrook
A
Sat 10 Dec
Buckland Athletic
H
Sat 17 Dec
Keynsham Town
A
2022
Att.
Scorers
Fixtures & Results 2022/2023 Date
Opponents
Mon 26 Dec Mousehole
Ven. Res.
Att.
Scorers
A
2023 Mon 2 Jan
Shepton Mallet
H
Sat 7 Jan
Welton Rovers
A
Sat 14 Jan
Street
H
Sat 28 Jan
Ashton & Backwell H
Sat 4 Feb
Bitton
A
Sat 11 Feb
Bridgwater Utd
A
Sat 18 Feb
Ilfracombe Town
H
Sat 25 Feb
Sherborne Town
A
Sat 4 Mar
Barnstaple Town
H
Sat 18 Mar
Street
A
Sat 25 Mar
Clevedon Town
H
Sat 1 Apr
Wellington
A
Fri 7 Apr
Mousehole
H
Mon 10 Apr Shepton Mallet
A
Sat 15 Apr
Cadbury Heath
A
Sat 22 Apr
Keynsham Town
H
Key FAV - FA Vase
LPC - Les Phillips Cup
FAC - FA Cup