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TOW LAW TOWN AFC V BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA Tuesday 19th April 2022 • 7.30pm KO Ebac Northern League Division 2 Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”
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The Lawyer’s Brief Good evening & welcome to Ironworks Road for tonight’s EBAC Northern League fixture with Billingham Synthonia. Both teams are looking to extend their season into the promotion playoffs, so expect a competitive game. On the pitch we’ve had a good week, with wins at Horden, Easington & Esh Winning. Off the pitch, we also work hard behind the scenes. On Saturday night, we host The Force. Why not get to our band night in the clubhouse. Sadly, last week we lost another legend from the past, with the passing of George Brown. George represented England at amateur international level but will be remembered for his contributions to our 60’s FA Cup encounters with Mansfield & Shrewsbury. We will pay our respects to George by holding a minutes silence prior to tonight’s kick off. Rest in peace George. Thank you, Steve Moralee, Club Secretary, Tow Law Town AFC
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T.A.T. (Technical Area Talk) The games come thick and fast and yet another tough challenge against a very good Billingham side. The team has performed well over recent weeks and as we approach the final weeks of the season the strength in depth will be tested as injuries and fatigue kick in. All the lads have prepared for this and are relishing the challenge ahead. Its always nice to finish a season with so much at stake as this is why we play the game . It is quite possible that team changes will be made tonight due to injury and availability which is why we have a strong group of players with equal ability. We hope all enjoy the game and hope to see you again at all our remaining home games.
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Lawyers Club History The “Lawyers” were founded in 1890 and became founder members of the Auckland and District League in 1892. The following year they won the Durham Amateur Cup. They first joined the Northern League in 1894, winning the Durham Challenge Cup two years later. After leaving the Northern League the Lawyers played in the South Durham Alliance (1900 to 1905) and Crook and District League (1912 to 1914). After the war the club played in the Auckland and District League until being readmitted to the Northern League in 1920 where it has played ever since. Until 1994/95 season the club had not won the championship apart from two successive seasons 1923/24 and 1924/25. In between the League Cup was won in 1973/74 when Ashington were beaten 2-1 in the final at Crook. The 1994/95 League Championship win is a certainly an outstanding memory for the club especially as it was won by 14 clear points. Another outstanding memory was the tremendous F.A. Cup run of 1967/68. Having reached the first round Tow Law beat Mansfield 5-1 and in the second round drew 1-1 with Shrewsbury at Ironworks Road. The Lawyers went into the hat for the Third Round and drew a home tie with Arsenal. Sadly, it was not to be after they went down 6-2 at Shrewsbury in the replay. Frank McGee reported after the replay “Arsenal were saved from a fate worse than death - a trip to Tow Law in January”.
the ground is down to the regular work which has been done since 1921 by many hardworking bands of voluntary labour. A major scare occurred early in the 2004/05 season, the playing surface was struck by subsidence, rendering it unplayable. The Club was forced to ground share at Esh Winning for the remainder of the season, whist repairs were carried out by the Coal Board. Continuity at the club was provided by the longest serving trio of officials in the League, Chairman Harry Hodgson, Treasurer Harry Dixon and Club Secretary Bernard Fairbairn who followed his father and grandfather into the job.) They had over 100 years’ service between them. Harry Hodgson stood down as Chairman at the end of the 95/96 season. At the end of 1997 Harry Dixon also stood down but stayed on as the Club President until his death in 2002. Harry Hodgson took over as President. Bernard Faribairn stepped down as Secretary in 2007 after being in the post since 1961 – over 40 years. “A prisoner would get less for murder.
Peter Quigley and Tony Heslop took the Club on its first visit to Wembley was made on 9th May 1998 after a tremendous F.A. Vase run. It was a splendid adventure which sadly ended with a 1-0 defeat by Tiverton.
During 2004, Harry Hodgson again showed his devotion to the Club, returning as Chairman for 1 last year. Following the 2004/05 season he was replaced by Sandra Gordon, the first female Chair at the Club and only the third in the long history of the League.
The Lawyers first ground was in Church Lane, but the present Ironworks Road ground was built by volunteers during the miners’ strike of 1892/93. Ironically it was rebuilt during another miners strike in 1921. Today the much-improved state of
Famous ex-players include Billy Hall who played for Blackpool and Manchester City, Chris Waddle who transferred to Newcastle in 1980 & Steve Howard of Leicester City.
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Tow Law Town 2-2 Boldon CA Tuesday 22nd March 2022 Ebac Northern League Division 2 Out of sorts Lawyers find the Levi too much to handle. Tow Law we’re beaten for the first time this season at the Ironworks tonight and to be honest they were no complaints on or off the field. They started the better team having large amounts of possession but again without that killer instinct in front of goal. The Lawyers thought they had there breakthrough on 10 minutes, when for some unknown reason a stone wall penalty appeal was waved away by the man in black. Only he will know why it wasn’t given because everyone else in the Ironworks called it (away fans as well). On the other side Boldon are in a rich vein of form winning 4 out of the last 5 games and sitting pretty in 4th position. They also have a certain Levi Collins who tonight showed why every 1st Division team want his signature. In the space of 10 minutes he put Boldon 2-0 up, with two sublime finishes. He was the difference at the break as the lawyers found themselves 2-0 down. Second half you expected a response from the lawyers and there was on 55 minutes Tommy McAloon slotted a freekick under the wall into the corner of the Boldon net. Things got even better on 60 minutes when Joel Pearson latched onto a through pass to level things up at 2-2. GAME ON! This rocked Boldon and the lawyers had them on the back foot, but yet again the final ball was letting Tow Law down. Unfortunately the lawyers paid the penalty for all those missed chances on 72 minutes poor defending allowed Boldon to go 2-3 up with a simple tap in at the back post. The last 10 minutes were very even with both teams creating chances but without that killer finish. That changed on 86 minutes when that man Levi Collins seized on a mistake, danced through the lawyers defence before calmly slotting the ball past Graham to claim his hat trick and give Boldon all three points. Just to top a miserable night off lawyers Renshaw saw red (frustration) with seconds remaining. Not the best night at the Ironworks for the lawyers. Man of the Match Both JJ and Baz never stopped all game, but think Barry Smith just shaded it for me.
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HOW TO DO CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR for short, is a simple life-saving technique given to someone in cardiac arrest. It aims to take over the job of the heart and lungs by keeping blood and oxygen flowing through the body.
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CHECK FOR DANGER
Look around for risks to make sure you won’t be putting yourself in danger by helping.
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CHECK FOR RESPONSE
Gently shake the person by the shoulders and ask if they can hear you.
SHOUT FOR HELP
If you don’t get a response and the person is not breathing or not breathing normally (do not put your face next to theirs when checking), they are in cardiac arrest and you should shout for someone to help you.
CALL 999
Call 999 and make sure an ambulance is on its way. You will be talked through what to do and given the location of a defibrillator if there is one nearby.
COVER MOUTH AND NOSE WITH CLOTH
If you think there is a risk of infection, place a cloth, towel or piece of clothing loosely over the patient’s mouth and nose.
START HANDS-ONLY CPR
Put your two hands together and interlock your fingers, place your hands in the centre of the chest and push hard and fast to the beat of Stayin’ Alive or Baby Shark. Keep going until professional help arrives or the person starts to regain consciousness.
USE A DEFIBRILLATOR Please see our ‘How to use a defibrillator’ poster.
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Lawyers Pen Pics Michael Vasey (Manager): Michael has a wealth of ENL experience, having played for Tow Law, Crook, Newcastle Blue Star, Durham City & Blyth Spartans. He’s previously managed the Club & returned for the 2019/20 season. Warren Pearson (Coach): Warren played for Tow Law in the 90’s & in the FA Vase Final at Wembley. Most recently the coaching staff at Queen of the South, his experience will be pivotal to the Lawyers success. Mark Spedding (GK Coach): Mark was most recently with Durham City. Joins the Lawyers as Goalkeeper Coach to assist with player development. Rachel Davison (Physio): Rachel has joined Tow Law as physio, having spent 2 seasons with Consett. Previously with Sunderland RCA & Prudhoe, she is a member of the Lowther football family. . Lewis Graham (Goalkeeper): Lewis joined the club for 2019-20 season. He has proved that he is one of the top goalkeepers in the League & can constantly be heard shouting advice and instructions to those in front of him. (Sponsored by ARMOURPOST SECURITY DOORS & SHUTTERS, OUR LAST LINE OF DEFENCE) Tom Orton (Goalkeeper): Tom is an experienced Northern League goalkeeper, returning to Tow Law for his 3rd stint as competition/cover for Lewis Graham. 22
Jeb Atkinson (Defender): Jeb is a left sided midfield player, joined the Club at the start of 2019/20 season. Previously with Jarrow FC. He’s become an integral part of the squad. .Ryan McKinnon (Defender): The big centre-back signed on loan from Consett in January 2020. He spent eight years at Newcastle United Academy. He’s a Durham Challenge Cup winner in 2018, who has played 150 plus games for Consett. Lewis Milner (Defender): Lewis is another player joining The Lawyers from Willington. A strong central defender, we have tried on numerous occasions to land him & finally succeeded in 2019.
Liam Goldsborough (Defender): Liam is a young full back with experience in the EBAC Northern League. He joins us having been with Bishop Auckland last season. Previously with Fleetwood FC in the Football League, under Joey Barton. Callum Williams (Defender): Callum is a product of Newcastle United U23’s. He is comfortable anywhere across the back 4 or midfield.Lots of experience higher up the Football Pyramid with Gateshead, Spennymoor Town & Morpeth, Tow Law moved quickly in October 2014 when he became available. Barrie Smith (Midfield): Barrie brings a great deal of experience with him from his time at South Shields, where he made 323 appearances & won six trophies during his time at the club. He is a great addition to the Lawyers’ squad. Barrie can play central or out wide & also full back. (Sponsored by STEVE SHARPE in memory of THE GREAT JIMMY GREAVES)
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Archie Gardiner (Midfield): Archie is a tough tackling midfielder, we tried to sign him pre-season. He eventually joined Tow Law from Carlisle City. He loves the Club banter. Adam Knowles (Midfield): Adam began his ENL career with Esh Winning & Chester-le-Street, before joining Tow Law. He had a short spell at Consett, returning in October 2017. He has played over 100 games for the Club. He over-sees changing room music & players’ fines. (Sponsored by MK PRINT SOLUTIONS) Drew Lake (Midfield): Drew is an exiting young prospect, joining us from Consett, who have high expectations that he will further his career with The Lawyers,. Joel Pearson (Midfield): Joel is a midfield player, who can also be an attacking wing back. He joins Tow Law after 7 years at Queen of the South. Chris Renshaw (Midfield): Renny is one player you wouldn’t want to cross. A fully committed tackler, who leads by example. Experience Northern League player, who lifts the crowd & the players around him. Darren Richardson (Midfield): Daz is a tough tackling midfield player that has been on the Management team radar for a while. He’s previously been with West Auckland & most recently with Bishop Auckland for almost 3 seasons. Aaron Hardy (Forward): Aaron joins us for the 2021/22 season from Hayden Bridge FC in the Northern Alliance, where he was a prolific, young goal scorer. Michael Hogg (Forward): A strong forward thinking player with a powerful shot. Joined from Coxhoe in October 21.
Nic Marley (Forward): Nic joined Tow Law in November 2021, from Esh Winning. He’s a big strong centre-forward, a threat in the air or on the ground. Thomas McAloon (Forward): Thomas joined Tow Law from Consett. He is a Northern Ireland U17 international. He can play midfield or up front. Previous Clubs include Bishop Auckland, Sunderland RCA & Newton Aycliffe. Matty Moffat (Forward): Matty is an experienced centre forward, who scores goals for fun. He’s played 1st Division football for West Auckland, Bishop Auckland & Consett. He was with Willington for most of the 2018/19 season before joining the Lawyers. Lewis Murphy (Forward): Lewis joined The Lawyers in January 2022 from Bishop Auckland. He’s a pacey winger, previously with Sunderland AFC Academy. Alfie Pearn (Forward): Alfie joined us from Bishop Auckland in October 21. He’s a pacey forward, scored 2 goals on debut at Bedlington. Lewis Teasdale (Forward): Lewis has returned to The Lawyers to provide goals for the team. A proven centre forward with an eye for goal. He started the season with Newcastle Blue Star. Aaron Willoughby (Forward): Aaron is a local lad, who played against us for Hartlepool United in the 19/20 Durham Challenge Cup. A forward with an eye for goal, he has lots of ability.
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Billingham Synthonia History Billingham Synthonia FC formed in 1923, first contesting the South Bank & District League, before joining the Teesside League. After the second world war, Synthonia rejoined the Teesside league before joining the Northern League in 1945-46. The clubs first ground was on the south side of Belasis Lane, part of ICI’s original sporting complex. they moved across the road to a new Belasis Lane ground in 1945. A notable first in football occurred on this ground in 1952, when Synthonia took on an RAF team in the first floodlit game in northern England and the first amateur team to play under lights. In 1958 Synners moved to Central Avenue with a 2,000 capacity cantilever stand (the longest in the country at the time). The first game against Bishop Auckland ended 2-2 with an attendance of 4,200. Synthonia left Central Avenue at the end of the 2016-17 season and currently play at the Norton Sports Complex. Synthonia played their first Northern League match on the 25th August 1945 with a 5-4 win away at Shildon. After coming third in their inaugural Northern League season & ‘Dusty’ Rhodes scoring a club record eight goals in a match at South Bank on Christmas Day 1945, Synners went on to become runner-up on three occasions; 49-50, 50-51, 51-52. in 50-51 Billingham didn’t concede a home league goal all season, keeper Harry Armstrong preserving the record in a 3-0 win over Bishop Auckland in the last game of the season. the record stands to this day. A first trophy as Northern Leaguers came in 51-52, winning the Northern League Challenge Cup. A first league title came in 56-57. Billingham also boasted FA Cup runs which saw them face football league sides in the 1st round proper on four occasions before the 60’s; Crewe Alexandra in 48-49, Stockport County in 49-50, Scunthorpe in 51-52 and Carlisle United in 56-57, as well as Boston United 57-58. Synthonia continued to make an impact in the FA Cup, reaching the 4th qualifying round three times, 66-67, 72-73 and 78-79. Although being Durham FA affiliated, they competed in the North Riding Senior Cup; winners in 66-67, 71-72 and 78-79 as well runners-up in 69-70, 70-71 and 72-73. This period also saw the introduction of the holders of the club’s two main records; Tony Hetherington is the club’s top goal-scorer with 243 goals including a club record 51 goals in 71-72. Andy Harbron, made his debut in 1977 and is the club’s top appearance maker with 648, scoring 76 goals. After being runners-up in the Durham Challenge Cup in 81-82, the club enjoyed a purple patch with a host of league and cup success, despite being relegated to division 2 in 85-86. Promoted back to division 1 at the first attempt in 86-87, the 2nd division title was claimed losing just one league game. The following 87-88 season saw League Cup success over Shildon with a 2-1 win. FA Cup success also returned to the club as they reached the 1st round for a 6th time and a ‘home’ tie against Halifax Town at Hartlepool United’s Victoria Ground. the Shaymen ran out 4-2 winners. 26
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The 88-89 season saw the 1st division title claimed for a second time. A first Durham Challenge Cup success was also obtained with a 4-1 win over neighbours Billingham Town. A third Northern League title was secured in 89-90 and a third League Cup was also claimed in a 5-2 win over Whitby Town. Further FA Cup progression also ensued with a 1st round tie away at Lincoln City where Synners narrowly missed out with a 1-0 defeat at Sincil Bank. More success in the Durham Challenge Cup followed in 90-91 with a 1-0 win over Eppleton CW. Synthonia were runner-up in the league in 92-93. The following 93-94 season Synners reached the quarter-final of the FA Trophy, a run which included wins over conference sides Kettering Town & Macclesfield Town. Billingham exited after taking Woking to a replay. Another Northern League runner-up came in 94-95. The 95-96 season saw the fourth of Synthonia’s Northern League titles. Two further runner-up spots in the league (96-97 & 97-98) came as the century came to a close. The early part of the new millennium saw Billingham runners-up twice in the Durham Cup (02-03 & 05-06), runners-up in the League Cup (02-03) and a runners-up spot in the Northern League (04-05). The club’s best FA Vase run came in the 2006-07 season, reaching the semi-finals only to lose out 5-4 on penalties against AFC Totton. the away leg saw Synners gain a 2-1 advantage;, the return leg Totton won 2-1, before a crowd of over 2,300 at Central Avenue. Synners won the Durham Cup in 08-09 with a 1-0 win over Northern Premier League side Durham City, the following 09-10 season retaining the trophy in a 2-0 win over Ryton. Synners record win of 11-0 was recorded on November 8th, 2014 in a Durham Cup 1st round game at Seaton Carew. Synthonia were also relegated in the 2014/15 season. Synthonia were promoted back to division one in 2016-17 and were also runner up in the Durham Cup for a 5th time, losing 2-0 to South Shields in the final at Hartlepool’s Victoria Park. The 2017-18 season saw the club struggle in division 1 both on and off the pitch with a young squad and facing uncertainty over the club’s future and were relegated back to division 2 as well as devastatingly leaving the Central Avenue Stadium. The club were on the verge of returning to Division 1 before the corona virus pandemic cut short both the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. They still managed another Durham County Cup Final in 2021 though, losing 2-0 to West Auckland Town. The foundations are in place to secure the club’s future with Synthonia now having a football academy, and a development team competing in the 2021-22 season.
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Billingham Synthonia Pen Pics JAAN YAQUB (Goalkeeper) Debut v Durham City (H) 18/1/20 Jaan joined Synthonia in July 2021 after previously being with Guisborough Town. LUKE DRUMMOND (Defender) Debut v Birtley Town (H) 30/10/21 Signed for Synthonia in October 2021 from Thornaby. CLARK KAY (Defender) Debut v Jarrow (a) 21/4/21 Experienced defender who was a Scottish youth International player. Clark has played for Dunfermline Athletic and more recently Consett and Willington in the Northern League. MICHAEL JOSEPH (Defender) Debut v Billingham Town (H) 8/12/18 Experienced Northern League defender who for Synthonia in December 2018. BROOKLYN MILLER (Defender) Debut v Jarrow (a) 21/4/21 A November 2020 signing, Brooklyn is a former Hartlepool United academy player who has just returned from playing in Sweden with Pitea IF. DECKLIN MOSS (Defender) Debut v Jarrow (a) 15/12/21 Signed for Synthonia in December 2021 from Wolviston.
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FOSTER GARTON (Defender/Midfield) Debut v West Allotment Celtic (H) 17/8/13 Foz is a former Newcastle United academy player and returned to the club for a second spell in the Summer of 2017. He has made over 150 Synthonia appearances. CALLUM BANKI (Midfield) Debut v Carlisle City (a) 31/7/21 Callum joined Synthonia in July 2021. Has previous experience in the Northern League with Esh Winning, Thornaby and more recently Durham City. DECLAN BROWN (Midfield) Debut v Darlington RA (H) 15/12/21 Signed for Synthonia in December 2021 from Darlington Town. MAX CRAGGS (Midfield) Debut v Whickham (a) 27/2/16 Max is a former Middlesbrough & Sunderland academy player and re-joined Synthonia in July 2021 after a successful few seasons at Stockton Town. CHRIS HARDY (Midfield) Debut v West Auckland Town (H) 19/1/22 Signed for Synthonia in January 2022. MASON McNEILL (Midfield) Debut v Jarrow (a) 21/4/21 Signed from Guisborough Town in November 2020. Mason is a former Middlesbrough and Newcastle United academy player.
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JIMMY WARD (Midfield) Debut v Esh Winning (H) 1/9/21 Ex Middlesbrough academy player who has also played at Guisborough Town and Stockton Town where he played in the FA Vase Final at Wembley Stadium. MATTY WILSON (Midfield) Debut v Thornaby (a) 4/8/18 Ex Middlesbrough academy player who re-signed for Synthonia in January 2022 fro a second spell from Redcar Athletic. BEN HENDERSON (Forward) Debut v Washington (H) 4/8/21 Striker who has progressed to the first team from our development team Polton AFC. Scored a debut hat-trick for Synners. JOHN HOWARD (Forward) Debut v Birtley Town (H) 5/2/20 Midfielder who returned to Synthonia for a second spell in August 2021 from Northallerton Town. KURTIS HOWES (Forward) Debut v Easington Colliery (a) 5/9/20 Former Middlesbrough academy player who joined Synthonia from Thornaby in August 2020. Was Synners top goalscorer in the 2020/21 season.
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM MARK STEPHENSON: Manager Mark took over as Synthonia Manager in November 2021. He was Manager at Wearside League side Darlington Town and has a wealth of Northern League experience in his playing days at Horden, West Auckland Town, Shildon and Newton Aycliffe. DEAN IRVINE: Assistant Manager Dean joined the management team alongside Mark and Stevie in November 2021 after formerly being at Darlington Town. STEVIE JOHNSON: Coach Stevie is a UEFA B qualified coach and joined the management team in November 2021. He was 16-18 year old’s coach at Darlington and also coach with Mark and Dean at Darlington Town. Has Northern League playing experience with West Auckland Town and Darlington.
RYU WILLIAMSON (Forward) Debut v Wythenshawe Town (a) 11/12/21 Forward who signed for Synthonia in December 2021 from Darlington Town.
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Upcoming Fixtures
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Date
Match
Time/Result
Ground
Competition
31/07/21
Tow Law Town v Redcar Town
2-2
Ironworks Road
Division 2
03/08/21
Chester-le-Street v Tow Law Town
1-1
Moor Park
Division 2
07/08/21
Billingham Synthonia v Tow Law Town
3-2
Norton (Teesside) Sports Complex
Division 2
10/08/21
Tow Law Town v Jarrow
3-1
Ironworks Road
Division 2
14/08/21
Tow Law Town v Heaton Stannington
1-0
Ironworks Road
Division 2
18/08/21
Sunderland West End v Tow Law Town
3-0
Ford Hub Sports Complex
Division 2
21/08/21
Brandon United v Tow Law Town
0-3
Welfare Ground
Division 2
24/08/21
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion v Tow Law Town
2-1
Kingsley Park
Division 2
28/08/21
Tow Law Town v Easington Colliery
2-2
Ironworks Road
Division 2
31/08/21
Carlisle City v Tow Law Town
1-0
Gillford Park Stadium
Division 2
04/09/21
Newcastle University v Tow Law Town
1-0
Kimberley Park
Division 2
11/09/21
Willington v Tow Law Tow
3-2
Hall Lane
FA Vase First Round Qualifying
18/09/21
Tow Law Town v Birtley Town
3-1
Ironworks Road
Division 2
21/09/21
Boldon CA v Tow Law Town
1-1
Boldon Colliery Welfare Ground
Division 2
25/09/21
Tow Law Town v Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
2-1
Ironworks Road
Division 2
02/10/21
Washington v Tow Law Tow
0-1
Ford Hub Sports Complex
Division 2
09/10/21
Tow Law Town v Blyth Town
1-0
Ironworks Road
Division 2
16/10/21
Bedlington Terriers v Tow Law Town
1-4
Doctor Pit Park
Division 2
23/10/21
Tow Law Town v Horden CW
1-1
Ironworks Road
Division 2
30/10/21
Tow Law Town v Esh Winning
1-0
Ironworks Road
Division 2
06/11/21
Tow Law Town v Chester-le-Street
1-0
Sam Smith’s Park
Division 2
13/11/21
Jarrow v Tow Law Town
1-2
Perth Green CA
Division 2
16/11/21
Tow Law Town v Durham City
7-1
Ironworks Road
Division 2
20/11/21
Tow Law Town v Sunderland West End
2-2
Ironworks Road
Division 2
Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”
Date
Match
Time/Result
Ground
Competition
15/01/22
Durham City v Tow Law Town
0-3
Hall Lane
Division 2
22/01/22
Redcar Town v Tow Law Town
1-1
The Vibrant Stadium
Division 2
05/02/22
Heaton Stannington v Tow Law Town
3-1
Grounsell Park
Division 2
12/02/22
Tow Law Town v Brandon United
1-0
Ironworks Road
Division 2
26/02/22
Tow Law Town v Newcastle University
2-2
Ironworks Road
Division 2
08/03/22
Tow Law Town v Redcar Town
2-1
Ironworks Road
Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup 2nd Round
12/03/22
Birtley Town v Tow Law Town
2-0
The Vibrant Stadium
Division 2
16/03/22
Willington v Tow Law Town
2-3
Hall Lane
Division 2
19/03/22
Tow Law Town v Washington
0-0
Ironworks Road
Division 2
22/03/22
Tow Law Town v Boldon CA
2-4
Ironworks Road
Division 2
26/03/22
Blyth Town v Tow Law Town
0-1
Gateway Park
Division 2
29/03/22
Tow Law Town v Horden CW
2-1
Ironworks Road
Division 2
05/04/22
Tow Law Town v Carlisle City
0-1
Ironworks Road
Division 2 Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup Quarter Final
09/04/22
Horden CW v Tow Law Town
0-3
Horden Community Welfare Park
14/04/22
Easington Colliery v Tow Law Town
0-1
Welfare Park
Division 2
16/04/22
Esh Winning v Tow Law Town
0-4
The WindowsPlusRoofs Arena
Division 2
19/04/22
Tow Law Town v Billingham Synthonia
7:30pm
Ironworks Road
Division 2
23/04/22
Tow Law Town v Willington
3pm
Ironworks Road
Division 2
26/04/22
Tow Law Town v Newcastle University
7:30pm
Ironworks Road
Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup Semi Final
30/04/22
Tow Law Town v Bedlington Terriers
3pm
Ironworks Road
Division 2
Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”
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Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”
Fresh Bread • Fresh Pies • Cakes Sandwiches • Outside Catering Everything is freshly homemade on site.
57 High Street, Tow Law, DL13 4DP Tel: 07584 411 195 Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”
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TOW LAW TOWN AFC V BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA Tuesday 19th April 2022 • 7.30pm KO Ebac Northern League Division 2
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Tow Law Town AFC Squad 2021/22
Billingham Synthonia Squad 2021/22
Lewis Graham Tom Orton Jeb Atkinson Ryan McKinnon Lewis Milner Liam Goldsborough Callum Williams Barrie Smith Archie Gardiner Adam Knowles Drew Lake Joel Pearson Chris Renshaw Darren Richardson Aaron Hardy Michael Hogg Nic Marley Thomas McAloon Matty Moffat Lewis Murphy Alfie Pearn Lewis Teasdale Aaron Willoughby Manager: Michael Vasey Coach: Warren Pearson GK Coach: Mark Spedding Physio: Rachel Davison
Callum Banki Declan Brown Max Craggs Luke Drummond Foster Garton Chris Hardy Ben Henderson John Howard Kurtis Howes Connor Johnson Michael Joseph Clark Kay Mason McNeill Brooklyn Miller Decklin Moss Jimmy Ward Ryu Williamson Matthew Wilson Jaan Yaqub Manager: Mark Stephenson Assistant Manager: Dean Irvine Coach: Stevie Johnson Physio: Rob Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”