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History of Seaham Red Star
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eaham Red Star are named after the pub in which they were formed. A Sunday morning side in 1973, they are now widely regarded as one of the Northern League’s leading clubs. Much of the credit for the Club’s early development belongs to Ralph Pigg, the initial Secretary, and Larry Phillips, the Club’s first Manager. The pair, supported by a small committee, entered a side in the Houghton and District League and, after a promising first season, made a successful application to join the Northern Alliance League in 1974. After a further five fairly successful seasons, the Club felt sufficiently confident to join the then highly competitive Wearside League in 1979. This confidence was soon justified, the Club winning the Durham Challenge Cup in 1980 and the League and League Cup “double” in 198182. In 1983, they were elected to the Northern League Second Division and , after some near misses, eventually gained promotion to the First Division in the 1987-88 season. Bryan Mayhew took over as Chairman of the Club in 1986 and, with able support from former Secretaries, Harry Hobson and John McBeth and a small hardworking committee – in particular Reg Atkinson, Dave Copeland, Jim Ferguson and John Smith – the Club enjoyed First Division status for an unbroken fourteen seasons. Notable successes during this period, included finishing third in 1993-4, winning the League Cup in 1992-3 and, after leading the table for most of the season, finishing second in 1999/2000. Mayhew was also a prime mover in getting the League to join the National Pyramid, calling the Special General Meeting of clubs
which eventually led to the historic decision being made. Just two years after finishing runners-up in the First Division, the Club suffered its first ever relegation in its near thirty years history. Even worse was to follow when, as a result of dwindling committee support, officials took the reluctant step of tendering the Club’s resignation from the League. However, following a positive response from a number of local people keen to see the Club continue, a new committee was formed under the chairmanship of John Smith and the resignation was withdrawn. The Club’s re-introduction to Division 2 at the start of 2002/3 got off to an unpromising start but, after bringing in Neil Hixon as Manager, the Star failed by the narrowest of margins to gain an immediate return to Division 1. Unfortunately for the Club, Neil’s achievements resulted in him being snapped up by Durham City shortly after the start of last season, effectively putting our promotion aspirations on hold for at least another year. However, with experienced Northern League manager Peter Mulcaster steadying the ship, the Club finished in a respectable mid-table position. Neil Hixon returned as manager in 2005 and along with Stuart Gooden and former Sunderland & Scotish International George Herd put together a side that won promotion back to the First Division in the 2006/07 season. The following season Hixon & Herd moved to Sunderland RCA and Gooden took over the team which finished in a creditable 8th place in the table. The following season saw yet
3 another change in management with former Darlington player Andy Toman taking over. Another dip in club fortunes saw the side face relegation. The 2010/11 and 2011/12 were two of the worst seasons in the Red Star history with the team involved in relegation battles which could have seen the club relegated to the Wearside League, both battles were successful and the club retained it’s Northern League status. This season the club appointed Mark Collingwood and Simon Johnson, who achieved great success in the Northern Alliance League with Hebburn Reyrolle. Previous managers in the Club’s history include Northern League legend Paul Walker, in conjunction with the long serving Chris Copeland; former Hartlepool Manager, Billy Horner; and ex Burnley player, Harry Wilson. Former players going on to join Football League clubs include Nigel Gleghorn (Ipswich and Manchester City), Bobby Davison (Halifax, Derby and Leeds) and Stephen Harper (currently with Newcastle United). Tommy Henderson remains the Club’s leading goalscorer, netting 211 goals in 276 appearances including a record breaking 62 in 1978-9. Honours: Phillips Floodlighting Competition winners 1978-79; Durham Challenge Cup winners 1979-80; Wearside League champions 1981-82; Wearside League Cup winners 1981-2; Northern League 2nd Div runners up 198788; Northern League Cup winners 1992-93; Northern League 1st Div runners up 1999-2000, Northern League 2nd Div Runners Up 2006-07.
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Information Club officials President Reg Atkinson Chairman John McBeth Secretary / Treasurer Kevin Turns Committee members John Smith Chris Thirkle FredWilson Bob Smith Ray Matthews Vince Pattison Vice Presidents
Jim Ferguson Harry Hobson Des Johnson Dave Copeland
Commercial Manager Harry Hobson Canteen
Tracey Wilson Ball Boys Connor Hannah Callum Tempest Manager Mark Collingwood Ast Manager Simon Johnson Coach Tony Robinson Physio Kemi George Designer Nenad Mijaljević
Ground Information Seaham Park Stockton Road Seaham County Durham SR7 0JT
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View from the Kylie stand
Pre Season 2013/14
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he management team of Mark Collingwood & Simon Johnson have had a busy summer, in both retaining some of last season’s star players as well as recruiting some very good acquisitions for the new campaign. After securing the services of Shaun Newbrook, Carl Thorp, Chris Scott and Channon North, the lads brought in Chris McCabe, Michael McKeown, Shaun Reay, Adam Johnson, Josh Allan and Tommy English. All of the above featured in the 3 match South Tyneside Summer Cup. The Star won their opening two games without conceding a goal and met Northern League Division Two rivals Jarrow Roofing in the Final. With no fewer than five of the signings unavailable for the final, the Star disappointed and went down 3-1. However, the replacements showed that we have decent strength in depth and were not disgraced against a strong Jarrow starting XI. Last Wednesday we played hosts to West Auckland, a side that have set their stall out to do well in both the FA Cup and FA Vase as well as the First Division title. They too have added some quality players to their squad and both Stephen Richardson and Rob Briggs were in excellent form as they inflicted a 4-1 defeat on us. From the Star point of view Shaun Reay,
Chris McCabe, Carl Thorp and Josh Allan showed what assets they could be to Seaham this season. The rest of the pre season programme has us playing hosts to Radcliffe Borough, Sunderland West End and Crook Town prior to today’s game. Next Tuesday we play Morpeth Town before our opening league game against Willington at home next Saturday. The second Saturday of the season sees the Star travel to Brighouse Town in the FA Cup. A supporters bus has been arranged to leave the Mill Inn at 10:15 and return from Brighouse at 6pm. Seats have been going fast, so get in touch with a club member ASAP. Price is £10.
Dave Copeland
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View from the Dugout
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irstly i would like to wish all the players, club officials and supporters from Shildon AFC a very warm welcome to Seaham Town Park today. Today’s game “The John Hay Memorial Trophy” is a game that i have been looking forward to since it was arranged, our opponents Shildon have strengthened in the summer and added some undoubted quality to a squad that was as good as any last season, today’s game is in memory of John Hay a Shildon director that sadly passed away during our Durham Challenge Cup tie here at Seaham Town Park on January 30th in tragic circumstances, the match today has been arranged for a number of reasons, firstly its in honour of the great man himself who’s love for his Club Shildon was undoubted, secondly its to help both teams prepare for a long hard 2013/14 season, hopefully though charity will be also benefit with all profit from today’s game going to a selected one. Ourselves have also had a busy summer bringing in several new faces as we look to build on last seasons respectable tenth place
finish, Former Shildon players Chris McCabe and Adam Johnston have been added to the squad along with former Blyth Spartans and Darlington striker Shaun Reay as well as local lad Tommy English, youngsters Josh Allan and David Short who have both represented Gateshead at academy level have impressed during our games so far. Myself and Simon’s (Jona) biggest challenge was retaining the core of last seasons squad and we are delighted that the majority have committed themselves for another year at The Star, Simon has been instrumental in the signing’s of our new players and deserves a lot of credit for bringing the likes of Adam Johnston, Tommy English and Chris McCabe to the club, we now hope that we can kick on as a club and build the foundations for an exciting future. Our pre-season has been a tough one against some high profile opposition but they don’t come any tougher than today’s opponents, i hope you enjoy today’s match and your visit to Seaham Town Park.
Colly
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Shildon AFC Club History
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ormed in 1890 as Shildon Town, the Railwaymen joined the Auckland and District League two years later and in 1894 merged with the Rangers and Heroes to become Shildon United.
in 2001/02, scoring 135 goals and finished runners-up in two cup competitions. The following season they won the Northern League Challenge Cup with a 3-2 golden goal victory over Billingham Synthonia at Feethams.
In 1900, the club played in the new Northern League Division Two but folded that season due to financial problems - as did the Second Division. A re-formed club joined the Northern League in 1903 to replace Stockton St John’s. In 1907, Shildon joined the semi-professional ranks of the North Eastern League, finishing second in season 1932/33.
Tragedy struck the club in February 2004 when 26-year-old player, Lee Hainsworth was killed in a road accident on his way to training. He had been with the club for six years. The Brown Street stand was renamed in his memory. Bill Aisbitt, a lifelong stalwart at the club, died in June 2003 and the boardroom was named in his honour after over 50 years loyal service. At the end of the 2004 season, the Railwaymen came under serious threat through financial difficulties when the former chairman severed all ties with the club. At the end of the season all the players and the manager left the club, leaving it crippled.
Before WWII the club won four successive Northern League Division One titles; a record that stood until overhauled by Blyth in 1984. In 1937 the team was unbeaten on their march to the title with Jack Downing firing in a record 61 league and cup goals. A replay win at York City in 1927/28 saw the club reach the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time. In the first round they have also played Brentford, Doncaster Rovers, Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United and Oldham Athletic three times. The last time the club reached the first round was in 2003/04, losing out 7-2 against Notts County. The club also reached the second round, in 1936/37 against Dartford. The Dean Street turnstiles and distinctive grandstand were erected in 1923. A ÂŁ45,000 grant saw new dressing rooms and a social club built beneath the stand 60 years later. Shildon won the Second Division championship
But during the close season, the club appointed a new chairman, Brian Burn, and new manager, Gary Forrest. Their efforts, and those of everyone connected with the club, ensured its survival. The club survived a relegation scare but since then has gone from strength to strength under the management team. Most recently, the club reached two cup semifinals last season, narrowly missing out on a dream day out at Wembley in the semi-final of the FA Vase. This season, the management team has strengthened the playing squad again with the club and fans sensing the day that silverware is once again proudly on display at Dean Street is not far away.
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Inspiration John Hay
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Words by Mr Brian Burn, Chairman of Shildon AFC
ohn was a greatly loved and well respected man in Shildon, who made a tremendous contribution to the many different societies he was actively involved in. He was very much the life and soul of all functions and a true inspiration to us all.
tribute game. Sue tried to get her holiday cut short and come home early to attend the game but unfortunately she couldn’t alter her flights. Sue has asked that all John’s friends, family and the colleagues he has met through the game enjoy the day as John certainly would have.
John, who was a close friend of mine, had never been keen on football, but got involved with Shildon some five years ago as personal favour to me. I needed a dependable friend to help out and John joined the board and offered his services looking after the kit and the ground. He got so involved that the football club became his second home and he never missed a game when he was fit and well. He did all the odd jobs within the ground, watering the pitch during the summer and taking great pride in being the kit man to the players during the season - mainly so he could rib the lads in the changing room and when they trooped on and off the field! When John - who was a diabetic - lost his legs, we thought that was the end of the road for him and football, but not a bit of it. John being the man he was pushed himself to the limit to get back on his feet again – well, new designer ones at least!
Sue also mentioned that she and the family would like to give a huge and heartfelt thanks to the following people for their tremendous efforts, on that tragic night: Dean Walker the Shildon physio, Kemi George the physio from Seaham and Amy Gardner, Dean’s assistant at Shildon. Sue asked me to pass on the message that, “Your tremendous efforts were much appreciated and will never be forgotten. Thank you.”
He couldn’t wait to get back to the games that he had missed so much while recuperating. And once he learned how to walk with his artificial limbs, he even went out shooting and beating again with his dogs. All his friends and family were extremely proud of what John had achieved and how he had achieved it. Having spoken with his partner Sue before she left for her holidays, Sue is desperately upset that she could not be here today at this special
John was a very strong, well loved and a courageous man and we all should take a leaf out of his book. He never ailed at his problems. In fact, quite the opposite, he always tried to help and get involved when other people had their worries. He would joke about having no legs and regularly rib the players about how he could kick the ball better and run faster than some of them! He was a true inspiration and hope to us all and with that we pay tribute today to John’s memory with the tremendous help of Seaham Football Club. We thank everyone at Seaham for all their help in putting this game on and their very kind donations to Sue’s charities. I truly believe that John touched the hearts of everyone he met at some time in their life. By enjoying today’s game we all pay tribute to the inspirational Mr John Hay.
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Mark Hudson
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nfluential midfielder, Mark Hudson has started this pre-season wearing the captain’s armband at Shildon. And he certainly has the respect of his fellow team mates, who selected him as their Players’ Player of the Year in his debut season in the red of the Railwaymen. Mark is vastly experienced, having played at almost every level of the game, from the Premiership, where he spent four seasons with Middlesbrough from 1999-2003 to the Championship (with Blackpool), Leagues One and Two where he spent the majority of his professional career at Chesterfield, Huddersfield, Rotherham and Carlisle before gradually moving closer to his Bishop Auckland home and the Northern League. Mark arrived at Shildon in September last season - having previously had spells at Ashington, West Auckland and a brief stint at Sunderland RCA at a time when the club was ravaged by injuries and struggling to field a fully fit side. His experience was immediately apparent and his calm, authoritative play brought a much-needed confidence to the side.
Early in the season the side struggled to find a successful penalty taker. Their attacking nature, meant spot kicks were a common occurrence, but it seemed that no one could consistently convert the chances. Mark stepped up and calmly took responsibility, making the position his own. Indeed, he’s already converted from the spot this pre-season in a game which saw him net a hat trick; the other two goals being more rare occurrences from open play. However, with the squad assembled by Gary Forrest this season, Shildon may see more of Mark appearing in the penalty box, and not just to convert spot kicks. The side is looking more potent than ever and it’s clear that Shildon will be in the hunt for trophies. Undoubtedly Mark’s assured presence in the centre of midfield will be a major part of that elusive hunt, which almost came to fruition in last season’s FA Vase. So if Mark does get the nod as armband wearer for the season, as well as placing balls on the spot, he might yet be joining his team mates and placing medals in the trophy cabinet.
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Steve Harper From Seaham
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very few weeks it seems that another youngster is being linked with a move to a top Premier League club after being identified in the media as ‘the next big thing’. In most cases these youngsters have played a handful of first team games, such as Theo Walcott at Southampton before his move to Arsenal. However some youngsters are scouted in junior and youth teams and can be moved on for upwards of £1,000,000 before making a first team squad. Jermaine Pennant was 15 when he signed for Arsenal from Notts County for £2m and more recently Raheem Sterling moved to Liverpool from QPR in a deal that could exceed £5m. Sterling was 15 years and 3 months old at the time. Without getting overly nostalgic, there was a time not too long ago when an England squad featured three players who were playing non-league football on their 21st birthdays. Stuart Pearce, Ian Wright and Les Ferdinand all began their careers playing nonleague football. Current Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew was a painter and decorator in the south-east and was playing non-league football at 25 before signing for Crystal Palace. Within three years of turning professional Pardew was playing in an FA Cup Final with Palace. Whilst the trend of players rising up through the ranks appears to be a thing of the past, perhaps due to growth in the academy systems and the desire of clubs to sign up multitudes of youngsters in the hope of snaring the next big thing, some players are still bucking the trend and making the step up.
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Red Star to Newcastle United Steve Harper was Newcastle United’s number one goalkeeper and had been with the club since the early nineties before his move to Premiership Hull City this summer, having signed from Northern League stalwarts Seaham Red Star. Steve signed for Red Star initially as an outfield player but the story goes that he was thrown in goal when the first choice keeper was injured and the rest is history. Granted Steve didn’t serve a long apprenticeship in the Northern League but at 17 he was still considering what educational options to pursue, as opposed to Walcott who was sat on the bench at the World Cup. More in hope in expectation an email was sent to the Newcastle United Press Office asking if Steve could answer a few questions for a piece on the forthcoming Northern League Day on April 9th. Within 24 hours Steve had agreed to the request and some questions were winging their way to him through cyberspace. Steve recalls that he was invited for a trial with Newcastle United after impressing in his handful of games for Seaham Red Star and played in a junior match against local rivals Middlesbrough. Steve impressed enough to be asked to stay on for a few more games and was delighted when Newcastle offered him a contract. Steve was asked whether he feels players can still make the step up from the likes of the Northern League to the professional ranks nowadays or whether it is a case of those not picked up at an early age won’t make it. Steve rightly pointed to Chris Smalling of Manchester United who was playing nonleague three years ago for Maidstone and
is now an England Under 21 international and tipped for full honours. Closer to home Steve mentioned Michael Richardson who signed for Newcastle United at the start of this season from Walker Central. Michael is very highly thought of at Newcastle and has made the first team squad on a number of occasions, yet was working as an apprentice electrician 12 months ago. Steve feels that even though some players may not have made the grade due to injury or other distractions, it still boils down to the fact that if someone is good enough and wants it enough then they can still come up through the levels of non-league football. Steve is a shining example of someone not being picked up from a young age yet still making it as a professional. Steve has gone from playing in front of a few hundred for Seaham Red Star to appearing in an FA Cup Final and being part of a Newcastle team that beat the mighty Juventus in the Champions League. Whilst professional football has changed beyond recognition since Steve signed for Newcastle, the Northern League has remained a constant breeding ground for local talent. Stories such as Steve’s show that the Northern League is relevant as much today as ever, not only as a way to allow supporters to identify with clubs and players, but also to allow footballers the chance to showcase their talents and hopefully emulate the likes of Steve Harper. Many thanks to James Williams, Newcastle fan and occasional blogger
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Red Star Shaun Newbrook Young goalkeeper who joined the club from Northern Alliance side Hebburn Reyrolle FC, Shaun is a great shot-stopper.
The Sq Richard Stubbs Versatile player who can play either in the centre of midfield or at right full back.
Rob McGregor Rob has been recruited from Hebburn Reyrolle as cover for Shaun Newbrook.
Mark Catcheside Skilful wide man who has slotted straight in since he joined the club from Ryhope CW.
Craig Malley Young no nonsense player who can play in a number of positions, Craig is a player who will run through a brick wall for the team.
Michael McKeown Quality midfielder with a wand of a left foot. returned to the Star after a brief and succesful spell with North Shields.
Daniel Gray Dappa is a versatile player who has been used in several positions, Dappa is a big powerful player who has got great aerial ability.
Josh Allan Summer signing from Jarrow Roofing, exciting midfielder than can create and score.
Carl Thorp Carl can play at the centre of defence or in the middle of midfield, versatile player who has got fantastic heading ability and is renowned for loving a tackle. Ivan Stoyanov Young Bulgarian who has represented his country at under 19 level, Ivan joined the club from South Shields F.C. Kristian Wilkinson Young right sided midfielder/ defender who likes to go past his opponent. James Wood Former Carlisle United reserve player, James is a fantastic right full back who has been scouted by by a number of first division clubs. Chris McCabe A former youth player at the Star, Chris is now a well established Northern League player, captained Shildon last year and now returned to his home town club for a third spell. A solid defender. Michael Turnbull Tenacious midfielder who loves to compete, strong tackler and good energy levels. Richie Goodman Versitile player who has got a fantastic attitude, Richie never lets his team mates down. Chris Scott Chris has dropped down a division to play for Seaham Red Star after he joined from South Shields F.C, Chris is a box to box midfielder.
Kris Goss Striker signed from Jarrow Roofing, Kriss is a no nonsence player who has got great physical strength. Paul Kane Young forward who is a proven Northern League striker, Kaney can score a goal from nothing. Channon North Giant striker that chips in with his fair share of goals, Channon is a gentleman off the pitch but a handful on it. Adam Johnson Well travelled striker, signed from Shildon. F.A.Vase winner with Whitley Bay, Northern League Championship with Spennymoor. Shaun Reay Close season signing. Great pace and hold up player that will also weigh in with plenty of goals. Anthony Laidlaw Local lad now returning for a third spell with Seaham. has matured into a quality defender. Michael Hutchinson Close season recruit from local side. Energetic midfielder thats gets from box to box. Tommy English Close season signing. Left winger with a magic left foot, weighs in with fair share of goals, on his day is unplayable. Former Red Star youth player. David Short Close season signing. Strong football playing full back, good defensive qualities, good in the air and links in well with the attack.
Match officials / Referee: Ray Cushion / Assistants: Dave Dowland &Vince Edes
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quads Lewis Graham Lewis arrives at the club as a highly rated young goalkeeper. Signed from Durham in the close season. Richard Flynn Richard had a mixed season last year, missing much of it through injury. He returned towards the latter stages to contribute his experience and solidity to the centre of the back four. Ross Wilkinson An inspirational central defender, 23-year-old Ross arrives at Shildon from Team Northumbria. Darren Craddock The highly-rated Darren was the manager’s first signing of the close season. A sought-after centre-back, Darren moved the short distance from neighbours Newton Aycliffe. Ben Christensen Ben is an attack-minded defender who is as dangerous marauding forward. Carl Jones Carl arrived at the club shortly after signing for Darlington 1883, where injury meant he didn’t start a game. John Brackstone John is another versatile defender who has had to play across the back line at various points of last season. Sam Hodgson Sam was another of the players added to the squad last season during the Railwaymen’s injury crisis. Paul Buzzeo Paul was brought in to the club early in the last campaign when they were ravaged by injuries at the back. Mark Hudson Last season’s Player’s Player of the Year, Mark has played at every level of the game, from the Premier League (with Middlesbrough), through every professional league in the country. Danny Richmond A club stalwart, Danny has spent the greater part of his playing days at Dean Street.
Shildon Craig Hughes Craig is a solid, no-nonsense midfielder with a particularly potent long throw. Darren Richardson Darren played 150 games for neighbours, Bishop Auckland during five seasons at the club before joining tenants, Darlington 1883 for last season’s campaign. Chris Emms A former Middlesbrough academy player, Chris joined 1883 last summer, helping them secure the Northern League title. Jamie Harwood Jamie rejoins Shildon from Bishop Auckland. Beginning his career at Crook, he played for Worksop and Harrogate before moving to Gateshead, where he made 97 appearances, scoring thirty goals. Lee Paul Scroggins The experienced and tough tackling midfielder - who also contributes goals. Stephen Turnbull Stephen has plenty of higher league pedigree, having started his professional career at Hartlepool. Sam Garvie last season’s Supporters Club Player of the Year, Sam was also the club’s top scorer for the season. Ben Wood Ben arrived from local rivals, Newton Aycliffe last season. A hard-working and technically gifted forward, Ben has had his playing career stifled by a serious bone illness that needs constant monitoring. Billy Greulich-Smith Billy arrived at Dean Street last season having played professionally at Hartlepool before moving to Durham City. Paul Connor Paul’s capture is a tremendous coup for the club. He has vast experience at the highest levels of the game. He formed successful partnerships with Lee Trundle and Kevin Nugent at Swansea. He remains Rochdale’s record signing and has played for Stoke City and Leyton Orient among others.
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In focus Shaun Reay
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haun’s involvement in junior football included spells at,Boldon Colts and Redheugh Boys. He cites his favourite moment at Redheugh as scoring the winning goal in the final of the Sage Tournament at Durham in 2004 against Redby Town. This was his last touch of the ball for the club before signing for Darlington Shaun started his career with Darlington on a YTS contract and impressed so much so that he was given his first professional contract on 13 October 2006, an 18-month contract which would expire at the end of the 2007–08 season. Darlington’s youth development director Mick Tait described him as “the next Maradona”. Shaun was given squad number 24 for the 2007–08 season. Although Shaun played at junior and reserve level, he made only four appearances for Darlington’s first team. In the 2006–07 season he started one game and came on as a substitute twice, and the following season made only one substitute appearance.
Shaun signed for Conference North outfit Harrogate Town on loan for the 2008–09 season. Whilst with the CNG Stadium club he made eight appearances, starting one game and coming on as a substitute in the other seven. In part due to his limited opportunities with Harrogate Town, he left the club to join fellow Conference North side Blyth Spartans. Blyth Spartans signed Reay on 22 October 2008 on a two-year contract. On 25 October, in a Fourth Qualifying Round tie in the FA
Cup against Sheffield F.C., Shaun came off the substitutes’ bench at half time to make his debut with Blyth 1–0 down. He made a big impact, setting up the equaliser and then putting Blyth 2–1 up with an instinctive first time angled drive. Blyth went on to win the tie 3–1, and Reay’s cameo earned him the Man of the Match award. He was also nominated as the FA’s player of the round for his majestic performance. In the First Round Proper of the FA Cup, Reay scored twice as Blyth upset League Two side Shrewsbury Town 3–1, the first of his well-taken goals coming after just 31 seconds. This heroic performance again earned him a nomination for the FA’s player of the round. At the end of the 2008–09 season, his first season with Blyth Spartans. Shildon AFC signed Reay on 4 September 2009 with Blyth Spartans retaining his Blue Square Conference North registration for the season. Reay made his debut for Shildon AFC on Saturday 5 September in a home game against Consett AFC. Shildon AFC lost the game 2–1. In his after match report Shildon AFC manager Gary Forest promised supporters that Reay would score goals. In October 2009 he signed for Unibond Premier Division side Whitby Town. Reay made his debut on 31 October 2009 against King’s Lynn FC in a 2-0 defeat in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy. After struggling to fit into the side Reay’s time at The Turnbull Ground turned out to be a short one and was released by mutual consent. After leaving Whitby Town Reay began training with Jarrow Roofing FC and signed on on
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Shaun Reay in action for Blyth Spartans against Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup
Christmas Eve 2009. Reay’s debut was on 23 January 2010 in the Skill Training Northern League Second Division match at home to Birtley Town FC. Reay’s first goals for Jarrow Roofing FC came in a 5-0 win away to Crook Town on 13 February, Reay netting a hattrick. Jarrow Roofing FC were promoted to the Northern League First Division at the end of the season, finishing in 3rd place. After Reay was made available for transfer in October 2010 he signed for Boldon Community Association where his father and uncle had recently taken over. In a struggling side in the 2010/2011 season, although Reay
missed the start of the season with Boldon he made 29 appearances (27 in the league) and netted 26 times (24 in league). Reay was voted man of the match 5 times and, although he missed the first 11 league games, finished 3rd in the Top Goalscorer list. In June 2012 he rejoined Darlington 1883, but after playing only a handful of games Shaun was transferred to Newton Aycliffe, where he played 15 games and netted just the one goal. Shaun signed for the Red Star in the close season and has already opened his account for Seaham scoring twice in the pre season Summer Cup tournament.
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Match Radcliffe Borough Report
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eaham Red Star continued their pre season fixtures with an excellent performance and result against Unibond First Division side Radcliffe Borough from Manchester.
ran through to keeper John Cushing. Borough midfielder Joe Hurst had a free kick from 30 yards well saved by Shaun Newbrook. The Star’s Tommy English saw his free kick from the same range tipped over by Cushing.
With a number of players still unavailable manager, Collingwood brought in James Wood, Adam Croft and Dan Gray into the starting line up. The Star started brightly against a team that are two steps above them in the non league pyramid system and had the first opportunity when Channon North won the ball well and knocked it forward but Croft was unable to get his effort on target. Twenty minutes into the game, David Short threaded a ball past Lee Bell into the path of North, the Seaham striker’s first touch was a little too heavy and the ball
Newbrook was again brought into action on 40 minutes when Bell fed the ball through to Lee Jones and the striker’s shot was held by the Seaham keeper at full length. On the stroke of half time Michael Turnbull spotted Cushing off his line and tried to beat him from inside his own half. The 55 yard effort beat the keepers leap but went a yard wide of the goal. The second half saw the Star take the lead in the 50th minute, Turnbull lifted the ball into the area and North hit it first time past Cushing.
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Chris McCabe and Michael Turnbull
A defining moment of the match came in the 65th minute, Jones and Bell combined well at the edge of the Seaham penalty area and an opening was created for Dave Jackson, his well struck effort rebounded from the bar and Newbrook was on hand to collect the follow up effort from Bell. The Red Star were keeping the ball and another opportunity fell the way of North, English was found by Turnbull and threaded a great ball through to the big striker, unfortunately, North’s effort was easily saved. The Star wrapped the game up in the 90th minute, Mark Catcheside and Turnbull combined well to allow Turnbull to fire the ball across the face of the goal, North reacted first and steered the cross into the bottom corner to make it 2-0 to Seaham. A good run out for the Star with English, Turnbull and Short putting in great performances.
Tommy English
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Half Time Teaser 1)
Who is the only player to have won silverware at both Manchester United and Liverpool?
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Who is the only player to have scored a goal in a Champions League final, FA Cup final, UEFA Cup final and League Cup final?
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Who is the only player to have won the Champions League, Premier League, UEFA Cup and FA Cup and be relegated from the Premier League?
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Who is the only player to score in six different senior club competitions (three domestic competitions, European competition, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup) in one season?
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Who is the only player to have scored a hat-trick in all fouor tiers of professional football in England, the FA Cup, League Cup and at international level?
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Who is the only player to have won their domestic title and cup, all UEFA and FIFA-recognised international club competitions (European Cup, UEFA Cup, Cup Winners’ Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup/World Club Cup), plus the World Cup with their country?
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Who is the only player to have score in the Glasgow, Merseyside and Manchester derbies?
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Who is the only player to win back-to-back trebles (domestic title, domestic cup and Champions League) in European club football?
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Who is the only manager to have managed teams in all three UEFA club competition finals (Champions League, UEFA Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup) without winning any of them?
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) Who was the first player to appear in the Champions League having been born after 25 November 1992, the date UEFA changed the format of its premier club competition from European Cup to Champions League?
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Billy “Fatty” Foulke
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ne of the most colourful characters of the Edwardian era was goalkeeper - Billy “Fatty” Foulke. He was 6ft 2ins high and weighed 15 stone at the age of 19 when he first played for Sheffield United in 1894. His weight and height were a considerable asset in the days when goalies could still be charged into the net.Responding to taunts from opposition fans he once declared ‘I don’t mind what they call me, as long as they don’t call me late for my lunch.’ The football chant “Who Ate All the Pies?” is said to have originally been about Foulke. Born at Dawley, Shropshire, William Henry Foulke also excelled as a cricketer playing first-class matches for Derbyshire. After being discovered playing for village side Blackwell in a Derbyshire Cup tie at Ilkeston Town, Foulke was signed by Sheffield United. His height has been variously given as between 6’2” and 6’6” and in his day, he towered over his fellow players. According to the Guinness Book of Records he was 6’3” and 310lb. Other sources point to him as being ‘at least 25 stones’ at his heaviest. Despite his weight, Foulke was more than just a stopper. He was surprisingly agile and was expert at saving penalties - it was not unknown for him to charge upfield to the
opposing penalty spot. While at Sheffield, he helped them to win the FA Cup twice. He also played in goal for England in a match against Wales in 1897 - England won 4-0. In 1905, Foulke moved to Chelsea for the transfer fee of £20, where he was made captain and became something of a folk hero despite staying for just one season. He moved to Bradford, his last club, in 1906. Whilst playing against Accrington Stanley in February 1907, it is said that Foulke’s jersey clashed with the red shirts of the opposition. No-one could find a jersey large enough to fit him, so he played wrapped in a sheet, procured from a nearby house. Bradford won the game 1-0 and Foulke, who didn’t have to make a save during the entire match, kept a ‘clean sheet’. Legend has it that towards the end of his life, William Foulke fell on hard times and was to be found at Blackpool Sands, making a few pennies by saving penalties in a ‘beat the goalie’ attraction. In fact he spent his retirement years as landlord of a pub in central Sheffield for a couple of years and then he ran a corner shop in the city. His passion for football remained undiminished and he was a regular on match days, sitting in a specially constructed chair on the front row.
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