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TOW LAW TOWN AFC V BOLDON CA Tuesday 22nd March 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 fixture with Boldon CA. This will be their first visit since promotion to the EBAC Northern League. We’ve taken 4 points from a possible 6 in the last week, but given the team’s high standards, I know they are disappointed with this return. Last Saturday, the clubhouse housed the excellent band KIMERA. Once again, there was a packed house & the night was a resounding success. Finally, it is with sadness that we learned of the passing of local musician, Ronald White. Ronald was behind our Wembley song for the 1998 FA Vase final, “Tow Law Town for Wembley”. We extend our sympathy to Ronald’s family & friends. Thank you. Steve Moralee, Club Secretary, Tow Law Town AFC
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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.
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CHECK FOR DANGER
Look around for risks to make sure you won’t be putting yourself in danger by helping.
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
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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.
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T.A.T. (Technical Area Talk) The games are coming thick and fast which will test the strength in depth of the squad, at present we have a number of injuries which we are monitoring daily, no doubt a number of fitness tests will need to be done on the day. It’s been a few seasons now due to Covid since we have had a season finale, we have to stay mentally strong and work hard every game. Performances can vary for one reason or another but the one thing that cant vary is work rate. We are all looking forward to this evenings game as Boldon are a good footballing side and it should be a good one to watch.
Michael Vasey & Warren Pearson
The Club House Tow Law Football Club is equipped with a fully licensed bar, Sky TV, karaoke/disco equipment & a small kitchen to cater for food. The club itself is ideal for weddings, christenings, birthdays and parties, any type of celebration inside and outside. Male/female and disabled toilets, There is also ample parking to the right side of the main building The club can hold up to 80 people comfortably. If you would like to discuss booking an event at Tow Law Football Club club please call 01388 731 443.
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PINT
HALF-PINT
JOHN SMITHS
£2.50
£1.50
FOSTERS LAGER
£2.50
£1.50
DARK FRUIT
£2.50
£1.50
GUINNESS
£2.50
BOTTLES OF BULMERS ETC
£2.50
SPIRITS SPIRITS & LQUEURS
DOUBLE
SINGLE
£2.50
£1.50
JACK DANIELS
£2.50
£1.50
MARTELL BRANDY
£2.50
£1.50
SOUTHERN COMFORT MALT WHISKEY
£2.50
£1.50
£2.50
£1.50
(EXCEPT THOSE BELOW)
WINE GLASS—175CL -£2.50
BOTTLE £12
CAN OF COKE/ORANGE/
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CARBONATED
£1.60/PINT
DASH OF CORDIAL/LEMONADE
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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. 10
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. 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. 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. Jeb Atkinson (Midfield): 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. 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.
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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. 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) Jay White (Midfield): An experienced Northern League player, who links the midfield & forward line very effectively. Previously with Willington.
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. 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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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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Boldon CA History In 1992 when Boldon CA FC joined the Wearside league the club gained its century and was presented with a certificate from the Football Association, and signed by its Chief Executive, Graham Kelly. Boldon were one of the founder members of the Wearside League in 1892 as Boldon Star, and played for 5 seasons until they resigned in January 1898. Boldon’s next short appearance in the League was for 6 months in the 1939/40 season but resigned at the outbreak of the war. After the 2nd World War Boldon re-joined the League in 1946/47 season. In the following season ‘The Villa’ changed their name to Boldon Colliery Welfare. Boldon were crowned champions in 1952/53 and 1954/55. They waited until 1974/75 before repeating this. In 1976/77 the club changed name to the current one of Boldon Community Association, and had to wait until 1996/97 to lift the title for the final time. At the end of the 2016/17 season the club completed 67 continuous years of service to the Wearside League. On the honours front the club have won the Shipowners Charity Cup 7 times, and the League Challenge Cup 3 times. In the 2017 the club celebrated the 125th anniversary of ‘Boldon Star’ entering into the inaugural Wearside League of 1892. In season 2020-21 Boldon CA FC topped the Wearside League table by 15 points when the season was curtailed due to Covid-19. After a successful appeal to the FA, David Crumbie’s team saw Boldon CA FC promoted to the Northern League Division 2 for the 2021-22 season for the first time in the clubs history.
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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
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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
7:30pm
Ironworks Road
Division 2
26/03/22
Blyth Town v Tow Law Town
3pm
Gateway Park
Division 2
29/03/22
Tow Law Town v Horden CW
7:30pm
Ironworks Road
Division 2
02/04/22
Tow Law Town v Bedlington Terriers
3pm
Ironworks Road
Division 2
05/04/22
Tow Law Town v Carlisle City
7:45pm
Ironworks Road
Division 2 Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup Quarter Final
09/04/22
Horden CW v Tow Law Town
3pm
Horden Community Welfare Park
14/04/22
Easington Colliery v Tow Law Town
7:30pm
Welfare Park
Division 2
16/04/22
Esh Winning v Tow Law Town
3pm
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
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TOW LAW TOWN AFC V BOLDON CA Tuesday 22nd March 2022 • 7.30pm KO Ebac Northern League Division 2
Tow Law Town AFC Squad 2021/22 Lewis Graham Tom Orton Liam Goldsborough Ryan McKinnon Lewis Milner Callum Williams Jeb Atkinson Archie Gardiner Adam Knowles Drew Lake Joel Pearson Chris Renshaw Darren Richardson Barrie Smith Jay White Aaron Hardy Michael Hogg Nic Marley Thomas McAloon Matty Moffat Alfie Pearn Lewis Teasdale Aaron Willoughby Manager: Michael Vasey Coach: Warren Pearson GK Coach: Mark Spedding Physio: Rachel Davison 30
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