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THE ANCHOR OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME OF STOCKTON TOWN FC

STOCKTON TOWN FC vs CONSETT

10/10/2020 3:00PM KICK-OFF 2020-21 SEASON

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WELCOME TO THE ANCHOR... STOCKTON TOWN vs CONSETT NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER, 2020

Main Contact Number 01642 604 915 Email info@stocktontownfc.com Website www.stocktontownfc.com twitter.com/stockton_townfc facebook.com/stockton.townfc instagram.com/stockton_townfc youtube.com/anchorstv CHAIRMAN Martin Hillerby SECRETARY Rob Sexton FIRST TEAM CO-ORDINATOR Lee Nicholson MANAGEMENT TEAM Manager: Michael Dunwell Assistant Manager: JD Briggs Coach: John Fielding GK Coach: Jason Hamilton Physio: Sam Higgins Kitman: Alan Farley

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MANAGER NOTES Manager Michael Dunwell pens his latest column for the programme and talks about today’s big clash with Consett. CLUB NEWS More changes to the fixture schedule for the Anchors as both the Billingham Town and Penrith games have been changed. THE MAIN FEATURE The latest player to sit down for the main feature is Jonathan Franks, who talks about the season ahead and much more. MATCH REPORT - NEWCASTLE BENFIELD It’s been a week since Stockton were last in action and the game ended in a victory away at Newcastle Benfield. THE OPPOSITION - CONSETT The latest side to play here at the MAP Group UK Stadium are Consett and the two sides have already faced this season. AWAY DAYS It’s set to be a titanic clash during the week and a huge three points are on the line as the Anchors travel to face Hebburn Town.

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MEDIA TEAM Head of Media: Andrew McDonnell Programme Editor: Andrew McDonnell Club Journalists: Jamie Beattie, James Cartwright Photographer: Harry Cook HONOURS FA Vase Finalists: 2017-18 Northern League Division Two Champions: 2016-17 Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup Runners-Up: 2016-17 Wearside League: 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 Wearside League Cup: 2014-15, 2015-16 Runners-Up: 2011-12 Monkwearmouth Cup: 2014-15, 2015-17 Runners-Up: 2013-14 Shipowners Cup: 2014-15

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MICHAEL

DUNWELL

WELCOME TO THE MAP GROUP UK STADIUM FOR TODAY’S NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE MATCH AGAINST CONSETT

ood afternoon and a warm welcome back to the MAP Group UK Stadium for this afternoon’s Northern League Division One match against Consett. Winning breeds confidence and we’ve had three good wins in a row now, within the space of a week, three different wins really. It’s also been good to have two good training sessions this week, probably the first time we’ve been able to do that since the season started with all the games. It’s gave us a chance to work on things going into today’s game with Consett. I’m very pleased. We always knew that things we starting to change. We weren’t playing badly. We can say we’ve turned it around after a loss and a draw in the league and then the FA Cup defeat to Consett, but we didn’t play badly in those games, we just weren’t converting our chances when we got them. We’ve scored nine and conceded two goals in our last three games. It’s really pleasing and we always felt that this would happen with the quality that we’ve got in the team. We picked up three wins in a week, but now we’ve got three very tough games this next week with Consett, Hebburn Town and Shildon, so we’ll know better where we stand after that and we’ll have played 10 games by that point. We welcome Consett today and we’ve had a chance to work on things this week. We played them in the FA Cup and we were disappointed with the result because the performance was there. The clear-cut chances we had, we were just sloppy with our finishing and forward play. They’ve had two defeats, so will be wanting to put that right, but we are full of confidence and back ourselves. We’re just pleased with the way things are stockton_townfc

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“THEY’RE ALWAYS TIGHT GAMES BETWEEN US AND CONSETT. TWO FOOTBALLING SIDES THAT PLAY ON THE SAME SURFACE.” going, at the moment. We’re five points off the top and a point off third and we are aiming to close the gap further this next week. After the win against Northallerton, we faced Whitley Bay and I thought they started well, they pressed really high and it took us maybe 10 minutes to get into our stride, but once we did, they didn’t really trouble us. It might’ve taken a while to get the goal, but once we did, we went on to do really well and score the second. I don’t think the result was ever in doubt after we took the lead. We controlled and managed the game really well. Newcastle Benfield was the last game for the team and I think that it’s the first time in a little while that we’ve come from behind to win because we tend to score the first goal. When they did score, it can be a bit worrying close to half-time, but we responded straight away, within the space of a minute. It was a well-worked goal, which was finished off by Mikey (Roberts). He has started the season well, not just his goals, but his work-rate off the ball as well. Then Kev (Hayes) scored a wonder strike and he seems to be doing this more and more. Benfield is always a difficult place to go and it wasn’t the prettiest of performances, but it showed the other side to our game, where we can dig in deep and grind a win out.

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CLUB NEWS STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST NEWS FROM STOCKTON TOWN FC

KEVIN HAYES NAMED STOCKTON TOWN PLAYER OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER

evin Hayes has won Stockton Town player of the month for September. An online poll was carried out via the club’s official social media channels to decide the victor of the award. The 21-year-old amassed 36% of the votes to become the first award winner of the 2020-21 campaign. Kev scored three times throughout September, the late, dramatic winner at Billingham Town in the Emirates FA Cup and a

brace against Northallerton Town towards the end of the month. The winger has recently reached a couple of milestones for the Anchors, passing 150 appearances in yellow and blue, as well as notching 50 times. Kev started October how he ended September, netting a stunning winner away at Newcastle Benfield as the Anchors came from behind to win at Sam Smith’s Park. The club will also be conducting an online poll for goal of the month in the coming days.

LAST GAME OF THE SEASON, AWAY TO PENRITH, MOVED FORWARD TO OCTOBER

tockton Town’s trip to Penrith has been brought forward to Saturday 24 October. The game was scheduled to take place on Saturday 24 April and was set to be the final game of the season. The final game will now be a Teesside derby against Thornaby at the Map Group UK Stadium on April 17. This will be Stockton Town’s first visit to Penrith since the 2018-19 season. In February 2019, Stockton went down 3-1 despite taking the lead

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through a Max Craggs freekick. Last season, the game at Penrith was never played after the season was declared null and void in March. In the game at the Map Group UK Stadium, the Anchors ran out 5-1 winners with Mikey Roberts netting a brace. The Bonny Blues have made a poor start at home this season and have lost all of their league games at Frenchfield Park.

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T H E M A I N F E AT U R E

JONATHAN FRANKS Jonathan Franks began his football career at Stockton Town when the club was known as Hartburn Juniors. Franks joined Middlesbrough’s academy at the age of 11, earning international call ups from Under-15 to Under-20 level, as well as featuring in the Premier League. Jonathan’s career has featured spells at Hartlepool, Wrexham and Icelandic side IBV, with whom he played in the Europa League. In this feature, he discusses returning to the club, the season so far, fixtures coming up and more. Jonathan returned to Stockton in January, he reveals he always intended to come home: “It was really exciting, it was always part of my plan when I was at the end of my career to come back. I came back two or three years earlier than planned but that’s a good thing because I can hopefully get a

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few more years out of it than I originally could have.” Shortly after his return, the Northern League season was declared null-andvoid due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Jonathan revealed his thoughts: “It was disappointing because the team was on a good run and the lads had worked really hard to get 15 points clear and looked like they were going to get promoted. It took everyone back a little bit, knowing we’ve got to do it all again. It was a little bit strange, the one good thing is we can compete in the FA Vase again. It gives us a new challenge, it’s going to be a lot harder this year as everyone is going to want to beat us, a lot more than previously, we’ve got to be ready for that.” The Anchors suffered a relatively slow start to the season, taking five points from their opening four games, but have since won nine points from their last three, Franks believed it was just a case of settling back into a rhythm: “It was strange, we hadn’t played for so long before pre-season, it was just a case of finding our feet again. We were conceding goals which we rarely did last season and we weren’t scoring either which we were [last season]. The bits in the middle were alright, in each box is where you win the games and I think that is all coming together now.” Stockton came from behind to defeat Newcastle Benfield in tricky conditions in their last game, and the winger was pleased with the reaction from the team: “It was a terrible game, the conditions weren’t great and it one was of those games where you turn up, get your points and go home, and we managed to do that. We ground it out, the lads showed good character to come from 1-0 down away from home. It took us to go behind for us to actually start playing, probably the best thing that could have happened was actually going behind because that was when we started to apply pressure again, we got the goal straight away, got

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the second and then we ground it out.” Due to current Covid-19 regulations, attendances have been restricted this season, Jonathan reveals the players are missing having full crowds: “We are missing them, it would be good to have them in because they are very vocal and it gives everyone a lift. The lads, at the moment, are motivating themselves and each other but it would be good to have the fans back in as it gives us a bit more atmosphere for everyone involved. More importantly it’s a good day out for the fans. Hopefully we can get them in soon. Stockton have faced this weekend’s opponents Consett already this season, losing 1-0 to the side from County Durham in the FA Cup, Franks enjoyed the contest between the two sides: I thought it was a good game of football between two teams who want to play football the right way, two good clubs who are ran very well. I think the difference on the night was Consett scored one of their chances and we didn’t convert ours. That’s where we’ve got to be more consistent, at putting the ball in the net and stopping it at the other end. I’m expecting stockton_townfc

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another good game on Saturday.” The Anchors move on to a big week of football with games against The Steelmen, Hebburn and Shildon coming up, Franks is looking forward to the challenge set: “They are the games you want to play, you want to test yourself against the bigger teams who are expected to be at the top, you want to beat them and if you want to be the best you have to [beat them].” “They will be saying the same thing, they will be looking to cause us problems and beat us, it’s a tough week but it could be a positive one if we do things the right way and get the results, it could be the catalyst for us.” Having never played in the FA Vase before, Franks is looking forward to the experience: “I’m really looking forward to it, I’ve been keeping an eye on Stockton over the years, it’s a competition they want to do really well in. I’m looking forward to experiencing a new competition and it gives everyone a chance to go to Wembley if you get that for. There’s good rewards at the end of it”.

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MEET THE PLAYERS INTRODUCING OUR SQUAD FOR THE 2020-21 SEASON

Callum Roberts Goalkeeper

Callum joined from Billingham Synthonia and he was at Preston NE for six years prior. The shot-stopper has also spent time higher up in non-league football.

Dan McWilliams Defender

A local lad, Dan was released from Middlesbrough’s Academy at age 16. He has previous Northern League experience with Billingham Synthonia and Guisborough.

Max Craggs Midfielder

A product of the Stockton youth system, Max joined the squad age 17 and quickly became a regular. He had a season with Billingham Synthonia in 2015-16.

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Michael Arthur Goalkeeper

‘Martha’ joined the club back in 2012 from Billingham Town as an outfield player. He was a vital member of the team that went all the way to the FA Vase final in 2018.

Lewis King Defender

Lewis was a member of the Hartlepool Academy until 16, he then spend time with Burnley and then Spennymoor. A top prospect, athletic and gets forward.

Nathan Mulligan Midfielder

Nathan was with Middlesbrough until age 18. He played in the Football League with Darlington and has a wealth of Northern League experience.

Adam Nicholson Defender

Longest-serving player at the club, Adam came through the youth system. Captain of the team, he leads by example at the back and also has an impressive scoring record.

Tom Coulthard Defender

Tom is a product Stockton’s youth set up. He broke into the first team when he was 17 and is a tough, strong, quick, thoroughbread of a centre back.

Shane Henry Midfielder

Shane’s nickname is ‘The Bull’ and that becomes clear when you see him play. He joins his hometown club after six seasons playing higher up with Spennymoor Town.

Dale Mulligan Defender

Dale re-signed for Stockton and links back up with brother Nathan after a spell at Shildon. He played for the Anchors during their Wembley run in 2017-18.

Jordan Robinson Midfielder

Jordan is a very experienced defender, who played for Middlesbrough’s Academy before joining Wigan Athletic. He is a tall, strong midfielder, who is a huge asset.

Tom Portas Midfielder

Tom signed from West Auckland and has previous experience with Guisborough, Whitby and Darlington. A fantastic midfielder, elegant on the ball.

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Tom Portas Midfielder

Tom signed from West Auckland and has previous experience with Guisborough, Whitby and Darlington. A fantastic midfielder, elegant on the ball.

Nathan Steel Forward

Nathan arrived from Shildon and is an experienced Northern League striker, who has had successful spells at clubs like Guisborough and Billingham Synthonia.

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Jonathan Franks Forward

Jonathan started his journey at Stockton and has represented England from U15s through to U20s. The forward has played for a number of top clubs.

Michael Dunwell Manager

After a successful playing career, he was appointed Stockton manager in 2014, after a year of being a playercoach. He now enters his seventh season as manager.

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Kevin Hayes Forward

Kevin forced his way into the title-winning team in 2017 and has gone on to cement his place in the first team. A lightning quick wide man, likes to get at defenders.

JD Briggs Asst Manager

JD also had a great playing career, in non-league. He turned to coaching and became Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant in the 2014 and has been with the club ever since.

Michael Roberts Forward

Another Stockton lad, Mikey has also played at Guisborough, Spennymoor, Whitby and Marske. He also has a Division One title under his belt.

John Fielding Coach

John joined Stockton as an assistant with the U18s and was promoted to first team coach in 2018. He guided the youth team to a league and cup double in 2017.

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- MATCH REPORT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020 / NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE / SAM SMITHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PARK

NEWCASTLE BENFIELD Haley, 41

STOCKTON TOWN M.Roberts, 42, Hayes, 51

MATCH STATS 4 3 1 3 5 2

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tockton Town produced a battling performance to come from behind and defeat Newcastle Benfield 2-1 in tough conditions. Unsurprisingly in tricky conditions, neither side settled in the game as both sets of players adjusted to the pitch. Tom Portas saw a couple of shots blocked on the edge of the area in Stocktonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only real attempts in the opening half hour. The hosts did take the lead just five minutes before the interval, Haley drifted inside and slotted a low effort past Callum Roberts. The goal appeared to spur the Anchors on as they equalised from kick-off, Lewis King worked his

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way into the penalty area and cut back for Mikey Roberts to score for the fifth time this season. Stockton came out for the second period with fresh intent, moving the ball quicker and were rewarded inside five minutes, Hayes curled a brilliant strike into the top corner for his third goal in as many matches. Newcastle Benfield reacted and started to pressure the Stockton back line. Grainger produced two outstanding saves to deny first Jamie Owens then Nathan Mulligan, the former seeing his close-range header superbly thwarted on the goal-line. Benfield pushed for an equaliser but the Anchors held on for a third league win in a row.

Newcastle Benfield: Grainger, Parker, Renmey, Turnbull, Varga, Noble, Slaughter, Haley, Brayson, Giraud, Salim Stockton Town: C. Roberts, King, McWilliams, Portas, Nicholson, Coulthard, Hayes, Robinson, M. Roberts (N. Mulligan, 81), Craggs (Henry, 77), Franks (Owens, 65) Subs Not Used: D. Mulligan, Conway Goals: 1-0, 41 min, Haley. 1-1, 42 min, M.Roberts. 1-2, 51 min, Hayes.

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POST-MATCH REACTION

MICHAEL DUNWELL: “It took us a while to get going. It was quite slow in the first-half, they stood off us quite a bit, there wasn’t really much happening. It took, probably, them to score to get a reaction and we scored straight away. We come out a lot sharper in the second-half, Kev (Hayes) has scored a great goal, it was a good move, and then we saw the game out. Jamie (Owens) could’ve probably sealed it at the end and they’ve had a couple of chances to be fair to them, they made a game of it and pressed us right to the end. I think we just edged it, with a bit of magic from Kev sealing the points.” stockton_townfc

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L A S T T H R E E R E S U LT S

LOST 1-0 vs WHICKHAM (H)

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LOST 6-0 vs MARSKE UNITED (A)

WON 3-2 vs WEST AUCKLAND TOWN (A) stockton.townfc

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OPPOSITION PROFILE

CONSET T AFC Consett have enjoyed a decent start to the season despite sitting in the bottom half of the league. That is due to their FA Cup run which saw them beat the Anchors in the First Qualifying Round before succumbing to a superior Marske team 6-0. In the league they have won three out of the four league games, they first tasted defeat last Tuesday when they lost 1-0 at home to Whickham. In other games, the goals have flowed with their only other away trip producing a 6-2 victory at Seaham. At home, they overcome Newcastle Benfield and West Auckland 3-2. Games between the Anchors and the Steelmen usually entertain. Consett already hold the upper hand this season with that win in the FA Cup. Last season they played out thrilling 2-2 draw at the Map Group UK Stadium and at Belle View Stockton ground out a 2-1 win. The most notable win over Consett came in 2017 when an extra-time goal sealed a 4-3 win in the FA Vase.

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- MATCH REPORT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 / NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE / THE MAP GROUP UK STADIUM

STOCKTON TOWN Robinson, 62, King, 75

WHITLEY BAY

MATCH STATS 8 6 2 5 4 3

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ordan Robinson and Lewis King were on target in the second-half to secure a 2-0 win at home against Whitley Bay, which rounds off a busy opening month to the season. Neither side created many clear-cut chances in what was a cagey first half, Jonathan Franks and Kevin Hayes each seeing shots go wide in the opening half hour. Stockton ended the first half in the ascendancy, McWilliams’ cross was deflected just out of reach of the onrushing Mikey Roberts and Nathan Mulligan. The Anchors started the second half on the front foot and within three minutes had a chance to take the lead, Hayes incisive through ball to Portas

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TOTAL SHOTS SHOTS ON SHOTS OFF CORNERS FOULS OFFSIDES

1 0 1 3 7 2

was well saved at close range. Stockton did take the lead just over 10 minutes into the second period, Franks’ corner was ricocheted into the path of Jordan Robinson, whose initial effort was blocked but managed to slot in at the second time of asking. The Anchors stepped up a gear following the breakthrough, Mikey Roberts close range strike was well saved by the excellent Bannon. Stockton settled any nerves 15 minutes from time with a second goal, Lewis King roamed forward, took the ball in his stride before moving his way into the box and slotting under the ‘keeper from close range. Dunwell’s side saw the game through for an important three points.

Stockton Town: C. Roberts, King, McWilliams, Portas, Nicholson, Coulthard, Hayes (Mitchell, 89), Robinson, M. Roberts (Owens, 70), N. Mulligan (Craggs, 59), Franks Subs Not Used: D. Mulligan, Wright Whitley Bay: Bannon, Lowery, Dunn, Hennis, Hamilton (Salmon, 46), Taylor, Colqohoun (J. Weirs, 62), Orrell, Jasper, Thompson, Coulson Subs Not Used: Robinson, Shanks, M. Weirs Goals: 1-0, 62 min, Robinson. 2-0, 75 min, King. stockton.townfc

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POST-MATCH REACTION

JORDAN ROBINSON: “It was a really good win, we had to work hard for it. I thought we played some good stuff in the first-half, but the final ball just let us down. Then in the second-half, we moved the ball a little bit quicker, upped the tempo and got the win that we deserved in the end. I think I’ve done well so far, sometimes we’ve played two in there with one higher up. I’ve had the freedom to go forward a bit more recently and I’ve enjoyed that. I’ve got into good positions and started shooting a lot more. I’ve enjoyed getting forward more.” stockton_townfc

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NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE TABLE

FIXTURES & RESULTS

POS

TEAM

PTS

North Shields

Hebburn Town

+21

Newton Aycliffe

+11

Ashington

Stockton Town

Shildon

+10

Newcastle Benfield

Whickham

Thornaby

-3

Northallerton Town

-6

Consett

Guisborough Town

Sunderland RCA

West Auckland Town

-11

Whitley Bay

-2

Seaham Red Star

-13

Ryhope CW

-5

Billingham Town

-8

Penrith

-19

Bishop Auckland

-10

NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION TWO TABLE POS

TEAM

PTS

Bedlington Terriers

Carlisle City

Crook Town

+13

Easington Colliery

Newcastle University

Tow Law Town

Billingham Synthonia

+11

West Allotment Celtic

Heaton Stannington

+11

Redcar Athletic

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Saturday 3 October, 2020 Billingham Town 5-4 Sunderland RCA Guisborough Town 1-2 Ashington Hebburn Town 9-0 Penrith Newcastle Benfield 1-2 Stockton Town Northallerton Town 0-0 Thornaby Ryhope CW 1-2 Whickham Seaham Red Star 0-3 Newton Aycliffe Shildon 3-0 Bishop Auckland West Auckland Town 2-0 North Shields Emirates FA Cup - Second Round Qualifying Marske United 6-0 Consett Whitley Bay 2-4 Blyth Spartans Tuesday 6 October, 2020 Ashington 3-1 Sunderland RCA Consett 0-1 Whickham Hebburn Town 4-2 Bishop Auckland Whitley Bay 1-3 Thornaby Wednesday 7 October, 2020 Guisborough Town 1-1 Newton Aycliffe Northallerton Town 1-3 North Shields Penrith 1-2 Newcastle Benfield Saturday 10 October, 2020 Billingham Town vs Newcastle Benfield Bishop Auckland vs West Auckland Town Stockton Town vs Consett Whitley Bay vs Hebburn Town Buildbase FA Vase Second Qualifying Round Brandon United vs Penrith Campion vs Ryhope CW Esh Winning vs AFC Blackpool Garforth Town vs Seaham Red Star Heaton Stannington vs Padiham Holker Old Boys vs Crook Town Jarrow vs Birtley Town Nelson vs Ashington Newcastle University vs Thornaby Newton Aycliffe vs Billingham Synthonia North Shields vs Northallerton Town Redcar Athletic vs Whickham Silsden vs Guisborough Town Sunderland RCA vs Shildon

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WHI

WES

THO

SUN

STO

SHI

SEA

RYH

PEN

3-0

2-1

1-0

4-1

NSH

NOR

3-2

NAY

0-2

3-0

1-0

NBF

BIS

4-2

1-2

4-1

BTN

HEB

GUI

CON

BIS

BTN

ASH

2-6

CON

3-1

2-2

2-4

2-2

GUI

0-4

3-2

HEB

3-3

1-2

3-2

1-2

NBF

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0-3

0-0

1-1

NAY

2-0

1-3

2-4

NSH

1-2

5-1

3-0

0-1

NOR

1-2

4-0

9-0

PEN

1-1

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3-1

4-0

RYH

5-3

0-0

0-2

SEA

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1-1

2-0

SHI

1-0

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STO

5-4

3-1

SUN

1-3

0-0

2-3

THO

2-3

1-1

5-0

4-0

5-1

3-2

WES

0-0

1-2

1-0

2-1

0-1

WHI

2-3

2-0

1-2

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SQUAD STATISTICS

All stats up to date as of 10/10/20

2020-21 SEASON STATISTICS LEAGUE

POS

APS

GLS

Adam Nicholson

DEF

397

Callum Roberts

Dale Mulligan

DEF

Dan McWilliams

DEF

Gary Mitchell

FOR

Jamie Owens

FOR

143

Jonathan Franks

FOR

Jordan Robinson

MID

Kevin Hayes

FOR

155

Lewis King

DEF

Max Craggs

MID

311

Michael Arthur

243

Michael Roberts

FOR

Nathan Mulligan

MID

129

Nathan Steel

FOR

Shane Henry

MID

Tom Coulthard

DEF

333

Tom Portas

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Michael Roberts 5 Goals

Nathan Mulligan 4 Goals

Kevin Hayes 4 Goals

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AWAY DAYS

DATE: 13/10/20 // NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE // GROUND: GREEN ENERGY SPORTS GROUND the pitch. The ground recently saw its largest ever crowd when 1,705 people came to see the Hornets beat Plymouth Parkway in the FA Vase QuarterFinal.

HEBBURN TOWN

DIRECTIONS From the ground, make your way to the A689 until the Bradbury Interchange then take the third exit onto A1(M) slip road to Durham/Newcastle. Continue on A1(M) towards Tyne and Wear, keep right at the fork for A194(M) and follow signs for Tyne Tunnel/South Shields. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Leam Lane/A194. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Mill Lane/ B1306. At the end of the road turn right onto Victoria Road/A185.After 469ft turn left onto South Drive and you have reached the Green Energy Sports Ground.

THE OPPOSITION After gaining promotion to the Division One in 2018, Hebburn have been among the top clubs in league. In their first season they finished second and last season they were on course for promotion before it was declared null and void. This season sees them again sit inside the promotion places. LAST TIME OUT 23.11.19 Stockton Town 3 Hebburn Town 1 The Anchors made a real statement with this 3-1 win over then league-leaders Hebburn Town in front of a healthy crowd of 618. Captain Adam Nicholson gave Stockton the lead before Michael Richardson cancelled it out. Second half goals from Jamie Owens and substitute Nathan Mulligan won it for the home side.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT From Stockton station, take the train to Heworth. At the Heworth interchange take 27 crusader for South Shields from stand C. Get off at Hebburn College and head west on Mill Lane/B1306 turn right on Victoria Road/A185. Finally turn left onto South Drive. THE GROUND The Hebburn Sports Social Ground, known as the Green Energy Sports Ground for sponsorship reasons has seen renovation in recent seasons in the form of a new bar and balcony overlooking stockton_townfc

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season stats 2020/21 DATE

OPPOSITION

All stats up to date as of 10/10/20

F/A

ATT

POS

3-0 2-2 3-0 2-1 0-1 1-1 0-1 5-1 2-0

300 300 300 300 165 300 300 150 150

6 4 10 9 5 4

C.Roberts C.Roberts C.Roberts C.Roberts C.Roberts C.Roberts C.Roberts C.Roberts C.Roberts

King King King King King B King King King King 1

McWilliams McWilliams McWilliams McWilliams McWilliams McWilliams McWilliams McWilliams McWilliams

Henry Henry Henry Portas Henry Portas Portas Portas Portas

Nicholson Nicholson Nicholson Nicholson D.Mulligan Nicholson Nicholson Nicholson Nicholson

2-1

150

C.Roberts

King

McWilliams B

Portas

Nicholson

SEPTEMBER 2020 Wed 2 Sat 5 Wed 9 Sat 12 Tue 15 Sat 19 Tue 22 Sat 26 Wed 30

Shildon (FAC) Guisborough Town Ashington Billingham Town (FAC) Sunderland RCA West Auckland Town Consett (FAC) Northallerton Town Whitley Bay

OCTOBER 2020 Sat 3 Sat 10 Tue 13 Sat 17 Sat 24 Wed 28 Sat 31

Newcastle Benfield Consett Hebburn Town Shildon Penrith Seaham Red Star Whickham

NOVEMBER 2020 Tue 3 Sat 7 Sat 14 Sat 21 Tue 24 Sat 28

Billingham Town North Shields Bishop Auckland Newton Aycliffe Consett Ryhope CW

DECEMBER 2020 Sat 5 Sat 12 Sat 19 Sat 26

Thornaby Penrith Ashington Shildon

JANUARY 2021 Sat 2 Sat 9 Sat 16 Sat 23 Sat 30

West Auckland Town Sunderland RCA Newcastle Benfield Whitley Bay Billingham Town

FEBRUARY 2021 Sat 6 Sat 13 Sat 20

Guisborough Town Hebburn Town Northallerton Town

MARCH 2021 Sat 6 Sat 13 Sat 20 Sat 27

Seaham Red Star Whickham North Shields Bishop Auckland

APRIL 2021 Sat 3 Sat 10 Sat 17

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Newton Aycliffe Ryhope CW Thornaby

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stockton_townfc

Coulthard Coulthard 1 Coulthard Coulthard Coulthard Coulthard Coulthard Coulthard Coulthard

Franks 1 Franks Franks Hayes 1 Franks Hayes Hayes Hayes 2 Hayes

Coulthard

Hayes 1

stockton_townfc

SUB 1

SUB 2

SUB 3

Robinson M.Roberts 1 B N.Mulligan 1 Robinson M.Roberts 1 N.Mulligan Robinson Craggs Owens 1 Robinson M.Roberts N.Mulligan 1 Robinson Craggs Owens Robinson Henry Owens Robinson M.Roberts Henry Robinson 1 M.Roberts 1 Henry Robinson 1 B M.Roberts N.Mulligan

Risbrough Risbrough Hayes Risbrough Hayes Franks Franks Franks Franks

Hayes Hayes D.Mulligan Franks N.Mulligan M.Roberts 1 N.Mulligan D.Mulligan Craggs

Craggs Craggs M.Roberts Owens M.Roberts Risbrough B Owens N.Mulligan Owens

Owens Owens N.Mulligan 2 Henry Portas Craggs Owens 1 Mitchell

M.Roberts 1

Franks

Owens

Henry

N.Mulligan

Robinson

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FROM THE MEDIA ROOM

IN THE LATEST ISSUE OF THE ANCHOR, WE CONCLUDE WITH OUR HEAD OF MEDIA PENNING A COLUMN, DISCUSSING ALL THINGS ON THE MEDIA FRONT

irstly, there have been quite a few changes on the media front since last season. After several conversations in the summer, I was absolutely delighted, and privileged, to have been offered the Head of Media role at the club. If you are sat reading this column, you would have already noticed one of the big changes to have happened and that was a complete rebranding and redesign of the matchday programme, not to mention each issue is now digital due to restrictions. Having a background in the game with design and programmes, it was great to be able to come in and put a stamp on this side of things. Next, I wanted to make sure my team were all on the same page and it became apparent straight away that I had hungry and very talented people in the media department here. For me, it is absolutely essential, even in the Northern League, to have a top media output, especially with clubs that are wanting to excel and progress through the leagues. Our social media output is key, whether that is through

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the course of the week, with things going on at the club or any news, or whether that be on a matchday itself. We’ve got both Jamie and James on a matchday, producing content on our platforms, recording the games, providing the live stream for our clubhouse and fans that are unable to attend and written content before, during and after the game. We’ve got one of the best photographers around in Harry, who is a delight to work with and you’ll see his images in each issue. The first month of the 2020-21 season is now in the books, the feedback from supporters, both on the ground and online, has been nothing short of fantastic. It has been great for us as a media department to hear such comments because we’ve done a lot of great things in such a short space of time. However, the hard work does not stop. It does not stop from me, and never will. It does not stop from Jamie, James and Harry and we will strive to continue to deliver the best possible media output around, so that our supporters can stay close to the club during these difficult times. stockton.townfc

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CONSETT AFC

MANAGER: MICHAEL DUNWELL COLOURS: YELLOW AND BLUE

MANAGER: TERRY MITCHELL COLOURS: WHITE

Michael ARTHUR Sam CONWAY Tom COULTHARD Max CRAGGS Jonathan FRANKS Kevin HAYES Shane HENRY Lewis KING Dan McWILLIAMS Gary MITCHELL Dale MULLIGAN Nathan MULLIGAN Adam NICHOLSON Jamie OWENS Tom PORTAS Callum ROBERTS Michael ROBERTS Jordan ROBINSON Nathan STEEL Keelan WRIGHT

Nick ALLEN Ali ALSHABEEB Kieran APLIN Luke CARR Matthew CORNISH Lewis GREEN Kevin HAYES Darren HOLDEN Richard JUUL Carl LAWSON Michael MacKAY Jermaine METZ Jake ORRELL Dale PEARSON Arjun PUREWAL Chris ROGAN Max RUSSELL Matthew SLOCOMBE Calvin SMITH Ross WILKINSON Josh WILSON

toDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MATCH OFFICIALS REFEREE: JAMIE CANN

ASSISTANT: THOMAS JUKES

ASSISTANT: TOM ROSS

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