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Good afternoon & welcome to Ironworks Road for today’s FA Vase encounter, as we welcome Bedlington Terriers. Both Clubs have history in this competition, Tow Law featuring the Wembley final of 1998 & Bedlington in 1999. Both Clubs will be looking to make a mark on this season’s competition. Since moving to Division 1, we’ve seen an upturn in attendances both in the ground & the match-day bar. We look forward to maintaining/increasing these positives with performances on the pitch & exceptionally competitive prices in the bar. Everyone behind the scenes is working really hard to improve the Club. Initiatives include Wayne’s band nights, a great evening of entertainment at very little cost. We’d love to see everyone enjoying this & promoting their success. Our 3 sports screens continue to provide excellent Sky Sports coverage across a range of Whateversports.your allegiance, pop in watch The Magpies in Premier League action & enjoy refreshments from the bar. Enjoy the day, enjoy the game & give Tow Law Town your support.
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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.
START HANDS-ONLY CPR
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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.
CHECK FOR DANGER Look around for risks to make sure you won’t be putting yourself in danger by helping.
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Dom Joynes (Defender): Dom is an experienced left-sided defender, who spent 2021-22 with Pickering Town at Step 4. (Sponsored by CHRIS RUSS)
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Coach): Mark was most recently with Durham City. He joined the Lawyers as GK 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. Tom (Goalkeeper):Orton Tom is an experienced Northern League goalkeeper & great shot stopper, in his 3rd stint for the Club. Dan (Defender):HarveyDan has returned to the Club, having spent 3 seasons in Scotland with Gretna FC. He’s gained a lot of experience & will be an asset in defence or midfield.
Kurt is a natural centre-half, signed from Brandon United. Previously with Willington, he’s one the Management Team have tracked for a while. Barrie Smith (Defender): Barrie is a vastly experienced defender, having spent many seasons with South Shields as they progressed up the football pyramid.
Ryan McKinnon (Defender): The big centre-back originally signed on loan from Consett in January 2020, making the move permanent for the 20-21 season. He spent eight years at Newcastle United Academy. He’s the Club Captain, leading by example. (Sponsored by @KendallRowanx)
Lewis Milner (Defender): Lewis is another player who joined The Lawyers from Willington. A strong central defender, we had tried on numerous occasions to land him & finally succeeded in 2019, since then he’s been consistent in the team.
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Chris Renshaw (Defender): Renny is one player you wouldn’t want to cross. A fully committed tackler, who leads by example. Experienced Northern League player, who lifts the crowd & the players around him. (Sponsored by GERARD
Michael Vasey (Manager): Michael has a wealth of ENL experience, having played for Tow Law, Crook, Newcastle Blue Star, Durham City & Blyth Spartans. He previously managed the Club & returned for the 2019/20 season. (Sponsored by JEFF MARRIOTT) Warren Pearson (Coach): Warren played for Tow Law in the 80’s & 90’s & in the FA. Vase Final at Wembley. Most recently on the coaching staff at Queen of the South, his experience is pivotal to the Lawyers success. (Sponsored by JEFF MarkMARRIOTT)Spedding(GK
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Luke Bailey (Midfield): Luke joined from Willington. He’s very comfortable on the ball, with a great engine & an eye for a killer pass.
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.
Ethan Bewley (Forward): Previously with Ponteland FC, Ethan is just starting his Northern League career. His work rate & willingness to run is an example to everyone.
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. (Sponsored by LEE ELECTRICALS)STOCKDALE
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David Parker (Forward): David has returned to his North-East roots, having spent a number of years in the Armed Forces. Very comfortable on the ball, he will slot easily into the team
Aaron Hardy (Forward): Aaron joined us for the 2021/22 season from Hayden Bridge FC in the Northern Alliance, where he was a prolific, young goal scorer. 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.
Brandon Mallaburn (Midfield): Brandon is a young central midfield player, a young player to keep an eye on. He joins us from Shildon Reserves. (Sponsored by JADE INTERIORS) Joel Pearson (Midfield): Joel is a midfield player, who can also be an attacking wing back. He joined Tow Law after 7 years at Queen of the South. Harvey Smith (Midfield): Harvey makes up the father/son duo in the squad alongside Barrie. He’s an excellent prospect, having spent many seasons in South Shields Academy. Rob White (Midfield): Rob is an exciting wide player with lots of pace. Previously with Brandon United & Harrogate Town. Adrei Ardelean (Forward): Andrei is a strong, experienced Northern League centre-forward. Previously with Consett & Newton Aycliffe FC, he brings a new look to our forward line. (Sponsored by TOW LAW PLASTERING SERVICES LTD.)
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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. 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 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 ContinuityBoard.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
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”.
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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. 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 FamousLeague.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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Upcoming Fixtures Date Match Time/Result Ground Competition 30/07/22 Tow Law Town v Whickham 0-3 Ironworks Road Division 1 02/08/22 Tow Law Town v Redcar Athletic 5-4 Ironworks Road Division 1 06/08/22 Tadcaster Albion v Tow Law Town 1-1 FA Cup PreliminaryExtraRound 09/08/22 Tow Law Town v Tadcaster Albion 2-0 Ironworks Road FA Cup RoundPreliminaryExtraReplay 13/08/22 Newton Aycliffe v Tow Law Town 6-1 Newton Aycliffe Sports Club Division 1 16/08/22 Pickering Town v Tow Law Town 2-1 Mill Lane Division 1 20/08/22 Tow Law Town v Ashington 1-2 Ironworks Road FA PreliminaryCupRound 24/08/22 Guisborough Town v Tow Law Town 3-3 King George V Ground Division 1 27/08/22 Tow Law Town v Bedlington Terriers 3:00pm Ironworks Road FA Vase QualifyingRoundFirst 30/08/22 Tow Law Town v West Auckland Town 7:30pm Ironworks Road Division 1 03/09/22 Thornaby v Tow Law Town 3:00pm Teesdale Park Division 1 06/09/22 Newcastle Benfield v Tow Law Town 7:30pm Sam Smith’s Park Division 1 10/09/22 Tow Law Town v Bishop Auckland 3:00pm Ironworks Road Division 1 14/09/22 Crook Town v Tow Law Town 7:30pm The Sir Tom MillfieldCowie Division 1 17/09/22 Northallerton Town v Tow Law Town 3:00pm TheStadiumCalvert Division 1 01/10/22 Tow Law Town v West Allotment Celtic 3:00pm Ironworks Road Division 1 04/10/22 Sunderland RCA v Tow Law Town 7:30pm Sunderland LGV Park Division 1 08/10/22 Ashington AFC v Tow Law Town 3:00pm Woodhorn Lane Division 1 15/10/22 Tow Law Town v Whitley Bay 3:00pm Ironworks Road Division 1 22/10/22 Carlisle City v Tow Law Tow 3:00pm Division 1 Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”20
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Bedlington Terriers History
Football teams have been around in Bedlington since the early 1900`s. The present club was formed in 1949 under the name of Bedlington Mechanics joining the Northern Combination league.
They spent 8 seasons in this league before disbanding at the end of the 1962/63 season. During this spell they won their first Northern Alliance League Cup and played their home games at West Sleekburn `A` Pit. In 1965 the club reformed as Bedlington Colliery Welfare and moved to Milnes Park, staying there three seasons before moving to their present location at Dr. Pit Welfare Park. In the 1966/67 season the club did the “double” in the Northern Alliance League and in 1969/70 won their third League Cup final. At the end of the 1970/71 season the Terriers had to leave the Northern Alliance and played in a number of minor local leagues until 1979/80. They joined the Tyneside Amateur League under the name of Bedlington United and in 1980/81 were re-admitted to the Northern Alliance League.
Consolidation followed and gradually the tide turned. In 1996/97 the club marched to St. James` Park and picked up the NFA Senior Cup beating Morpeth Town 2 – 0 in the final.
The first honour for the new era was the Northumberland Minor Cup in season 1953/54 and they followed this up with their only Northern Combination title in 1954/55. During these years they changed their name from Mechanics to Colliery Town and then as Bedlington Colliery Welfare they joined the Northern Alliance League in 1955/56.
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ruled out, the renamed Terriers stormed back, winning the 2nd Division title the very next season. Sadly, Billy Ward had departed this world and missed this renaissance, although his memory still burns bright at the club.
They won their fourth Northern Alliance League Cup in 1981/82 and in the next season were elected as founder members of the Northern League Second Division, winning promotion to the First Division in 1984/85 as runners-up. They finished runners-up in their first year, but were soon relegated in the next. The club spluttered along in the next few seasons and early in 1993 faced the real prospect of going out of business, bottom of the division and having their fixtures suspended for a month. Bedlington stalwart Billy Ward, with almost 40 years at the helm, approached local businessmen, Dave and Keith Perry, and asked them to mount a rescue Withoperation.extinction
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The same season saw them win the Northern League Cup by defeating Billingham Synthonia 3 – 0. By 1997/98 it got even better as the Terriers ran away with the First Division title by a clear 12 points scoring 120 goals in only 38 games. They completed the season by retaining the NFA Senior Cup, defeating Blyth Spartans 2 – 1 in the final, at St. James` ThePark.1998/99
was Bedlington’s 50th year since the club was formed and what a season it was. It started with a Cleator Cup win over Dunston Fed and continued with a march to the second round proper of the F.A. Cup after defeating Colchester United of the Football League Division two 4 -1 in round one before finally falling away at Scunthorpe, where the “Woof Woof Terriers” chant was born.. The league title was retained with ease, with 26 points to spare, 128 goals and 101 points.
The other story of the season was the march of the Terriers to Wembley Stadium for the final of the F.A. Carlsberg Vase, a day in the clubs history never to be forgotten. The Terriers took on Tiverton Town in the F.A. Vase final, only to succumb to a last minute defeat, but with an open top bus ride to follow, on their return, 1998/99 was definitely the year that the Terriers put themselves firmly on the footballing map. The coming seasons were still successful, but a return trip to the F.A. Vase final was just that little too far out of reach with Quarter Final and Semi Final appearances still ensuring they were one of the top sides at that level in the country.
Meanwhile, the Northern League title , in total, was won for five consecutive seasons, equalling the run of Blyth Spartans long before them. Along with Northern League titles, Bedlington also won the League Cup in 2001 and the Northumberland Senior Cup in 2002 and Bedlington2004.then
entered a very dark few months which almost saw the club disappear completely towards the end of the 2005/06 season, there was a mass exodus –including the successful management duo of Keith Perry and Tony Lowery. The club had Chairman, David Holmes, and local businessman Graeme Redpath to thank for steadying the ship in 2006/07 when circumstances looked bleak at the Northumberland club but still saw the Terriers plummet down the table. Under the guidance of manager Tom Wade, their teens somehow staved off relegation in 2007, a late surge ensuring that they finished just outside the bottom two. However, by November, things had not progressed as hoped and Tom Wade left the club. A week later it was announced that the management duo of Perry and Lowery were back to help the Terriers climb the table once again. Their fortunes were thought to be improved considerably in 2010 by the sponsorship of Robert Rich, a wealthy American tycoon who had discovered ancestral roots in the town.Relative safety , on and off the field, was the minimum achieved in recent years, the highest finish being a relatively lofty seventh in both 2009/10 and 2011/12.
The club parted company with manager Gary Innes who was replaced by Andy Ferrell, an ex-pro with the likes of Newcastle United, Watford and Gateshead
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The Terriers finally succumbed to relegation at the end of season 2015/16 under the management of Andy and at the same time, Rich Products also stopped their sponsorship of the club. A “Double Whammy”
Resigning as Manager and Andy Ferguson coming in as manager.
Chairman David Perry has taken over the role as Chairman with local businessman Robin Ramsey as Vice Chairman.
After a poor start to this season, 2016/17, Andy was replaced by the experienced Paddy Atkinson who, with the help of Keith Brown and Jason Jones have revitalised performances with the introduction of a host of new players, whilst retaining some important members of the existing squad, and new playing and training systems, which have resulted in an improvement in results and a greater interest off the field from local supporters, a number of whom have now joined the Committee for what we hope will be the start of a new successful future for the Terriers both on and off the field.
Northern League Division 1 Champions x5 1997/98, 1998/99, 1999/2000, 2000/01, 2001/02
Northern League Division 2 Champions x1 1993/94
Northern League Cup x2 1996/97, 2000/01
After finishing 7th in Division 1 of the Northern League at the end of season 2011/12 and after a few years of consolidation, Holmes, stepped down , with local businessman and current Chairman Ronan Liddane – a former player at Blyth Spartans and Blue Star and manager at Crook Town – taking the reins in the boardroom.
The Chairman Ronan Liddane Resigned due to work committments and Ex Terriers
Things started to improve for the Terriers with David bringing in Youth & Experience.
Covid interrupted the 2019/20 & 2020/21 Seasons, with the Terriers playing some attractive Football, 2021/22 Season, it was all change at the Terriers mid Season with David Leightley
FA Vase Finalists
Northumberland Senior Cup x4 1996/97, 1997/98, 2001/02, 2003/04
However, with the club flirting with relegation, and Perry and Lowery having left, the Terriers only avoided the drop by just six points in 2013/14, and by seven points one year later in 2014/15.
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Paddy Atkinson left the position of manager and in came Ian Skinner, Ian Left halfway throught the Season and was replaced by a Local lad and Ex Terrier Goalkeeper David Leightley.
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Gilberto Chapim – D.O.B 27/06/1991 – Experienced and versatile, Gilberto joined the terriers in the summer. He can play both in defence and midfield making him an important member of the squad Joe Richardson – 25/12/2004. A talented full back who is equally adept at playing further forward. Another player signed during the 2021/22 season
Glenn Harvey – D.O.B 30/10/2003 – An exciting young defender who can also play out on the wing with pace to burn. Joined the Terriers midway through the 2021/22 season
Kristian Sands – D.O.B 24/09/1998 – A dominant centre half who is great in the air and useful in both boxes. Kristian back for a 2nd season having joined during the 2021/22 season from the Northern Alliance league.
– D.O.B 12/09/2003 – A great shotstopper who was signed from North Shields during the 2021/22 season
Josh Morton – D.O.B – 25/04/2003 –Signed during the 2021/22 season from Heaton Stannington Josh immediately became an important member of the squad. Can play in a number of different positions all across the defensive line.
Gavin Dick - D.O.B 28/08/1995 – A solid midfielder signed in the close season from Whitley Bay.
Adam Cameron – D.O.B 12/12/2001. A young goalkeeper signed this season who was part of the Sunderland youth team set up. Also played for Gateshead.
JacobDEFENDERSCairns– D.O.B 24/09/1999 – Jake was brought in at the start of the 2021/22 season. A defender who reads the game well and forming a great partnership with Kristian Jacob Bradley – D.O.B 06/03/2004 – A young defender who has joined us in the summer. A bright prospect for the future of the club.
SamMIDFIELDERSDinsley – D.O.B 15/08/2001 – Sam was made club captain following his arrival from Chester-le-Street in 2021. A versatile midfielder who can play in many different positions. David Hall – D.O.B 03/08/1994 – A defensive midfielder signed at the start of the 2021/22 season. A reliable and efficient midfielder who is always looking to move the play forward.
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Daniel Jones – D.O.B 01/10/2002 – Dan re-joins the terriers after a spell playing in Australia. A holding midfielder always looking to break up play Dominic Price – D.O.B 03/10/2001 – Dominic is an exciting midfielder who has great close control and an eye for a pass. Great pace makes him a constant threat to the opposition
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Austin Barbour – D.O.B 19/09/03 –Joined in 2021 from North Shields and has been retained for this coming season. A pacy striker with an eye for goal. Daniel O’Reilly – D.O.B 07/04/1991 – Irish born Attacker who joined in the summer. Exciting experienced player who is equally comfortable in an attacking midfield role. Joseph Thompson – D.O.B 18/03/2000 – A striker who has made the step up from Bedlington United in the Northern Alliance where he was their top scorer last season.
Daniel Lowther – D.O.B 14/12/1998. A midfielder who joined us during the summer. Previous clubs including Newcastle United and Dunston. James Wilson – D.O.B 03/10/1997 – James joined the terriers half way through the 2021/22 season. Another versatile attacking midfielder always pushing the team forward.
Jakub Zych – D.O.B 10/12/2004 – A young striker who joined from Morpeth U19’s in January 2021.
Dario Dos Santos Co – D.O.B 12/03/1996. An exciting winger who impressed while on trial in pre-season. Played for West Allotment Celtic during the 2021/22 season.
MatthewFORWARDSHayton – D.O.B 23/03/1990 – Joins the Terriers this season from West Allotment. A strong centre forward who will bring Northern League experience and goals to the team
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TOW LAW TOWN AFC V BEDLINGTON TERRIERS FC Saturday 27th August 2022 • 3.00pm KO FA Vase First Round Qualifying Tom Orton Dan DomHarveyJoynes Ryan McKinnon Lewis Milner Chris Renshaw Kurt Seymour Barrie Smith Luke Bailey Liam BrandonGoldsboroughMallaburn Joel HarveyPearsonSmithRobWhite Adrei Ardelean Ethan Bewley Aaron Hardy Nic ThomasMarleyMcAloon David Parker Aaron Willoughby Manager: Michael Vasey Coach: Warren Pearson GK Coach: Mark Spedding Physio: Rachel Davison Tow Law Town AFC Squad 2022/23 Lewis Baker Adam Cameron Jacob Cairns Jacob Bradley Glenn Harvey Josh Morton Gilberto Chapim JoeKristianRichardsonSands Sam Dinsley David Hall Daniel DominicJonesPrice Gavin Dick Dario Dos Santos Co Daniel Lowther James JosephMatthewWilsonHaytonAustinBarbourDanielO’ReillyThompsonJakubZych Bedlington Terriers FC Squad 2022/23 Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”34
