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The Lawyer’s Brief Tonight we welcome Easington Colliery to Ironworks Road for the EBAC Northern League fixture. PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE COVID-19 GUIDELINES The season has started well with a 50% points return on our games to date. Michael, Warren & the team will be looking to build on this as the season starts. Matty Robson has left to re-join Shildon, but we’ve moved quickly bringing in Archie Gardiner (Carlisle City), Thomas McAloon (Consett) & Dominic Curl (Shildon) to strengthen & improve the squad. On Saturday, we bowed out of the FA Vase at the first hurdle, losing 3-0 to a very strong North Shields outfit. That’s 2 years running a team in the top 2 of Division 1, playing in all red have beaten us 3-0. We certainly haven’t had much luck with the draw. The current Pandemic situation has caused many problems over the last month, not least with the Club finances. You will see that there are some new banners on the car park fence. The Club is very grateful to all our sponsors for their support pitchside, programme & many other ways. Like most Clubs, we need your support. If you know any potential sponsors or can help in any way, don’t hesitate to come forward. Another way to support is via our new letterdraw. Simply download Clubsuppoter.app & join using the code Lawyers. For as little as £1/week you can help us & win cash prizes for yourself. Enjoy the game today & STAY SAFE, STAY HEALTHY.

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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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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. Ginalee Brownson (Physio): Ginalee joins Tow Law, having previously worked with Crook Town & Durham City. She runs her own Sports Therapy Business. 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 David Edwards) Marshall Topham (Goalkeeper): Marshall is a young goalkeeper who was with South Shields Academy. He possesses loads of ability. Previously with Darlington Town & Billingham Synthonia. Ryan McKinnon (Defender): The big 12

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. Scott Oldfield (Defender): Scott is a pacey left sided defender/wing back. He returns to the Club for a 2nd spell, having spent 2018/19 with Willington. (Sponsored by Shaun Meek, Driving Instructor) Mark Pattison (Defender): Mark is in his 2nd spell with the Club, having spent 2 seasons with Birtley Town. He is an accomplished left back, adding Northern League experience to the squad. Dominic Curl (Defender): Dominic has joined us on loan from Shildon, where he has already played over 100 Northern League games. He can play either centrehalf or left back. Robbie Shields (Defender): Robbie signed for the 2019/20 season after a 2 year spell at Willington. He can play anywhere along the back. His versatility is a great asset to the management team. Jake Thompson (Defender): Jake is a young centre half, signed in August 2020 from Newcastle Benfield.

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Tom Aldsworth (Midfield): Tom joined on transfer from Bishop Auckland on the eve of 20-21 season. Comfortable on the ball, he can play anywhere across the midfield. Jeb Atkinson (Midfield): Jeb is a left sided midfield player, joined the Club at the start of 2019/20 season. Previously with Jarrow FC. Archie Gardiner (Midfield): Archie is a tough tackling midfielder, we tried to sign him pre-season. He eventually joined Tow Law from Carlisle City. Adam Knowles (Midfield): Adam began his ENL career with Esh Winning & Chester-le-Street, before joining Tow Law, had a short spell at Consett, returning in October 2017. He’s played over 100 games for the Club. Loves going forward. 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. 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 Alfie Edwards) Jeff Smith (Midfield): Team Captain. Jeff is a very experienced midfield player, who played with Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League. He joined us from Whitley Bay. Previously with Willington. David Webb (Midfield): David joined on the eve of the 20-21 season, on a dual registration with Spennymoor Town.

A young player who will do well in Northern League football, he marked his debut with a goal at Newcastle University. Jason White (Midfield): Jay is another recruit from Willington. An intelligent midfielder, capable of pushing forward & scoring goals. Johnson Ballan (Forward): Johnson is a skilful young forward from Leeholme who made his Northern League debut for New-ton Aycliffe late in the 2018/2019 season having played for Newton Aycliffe Under 23s. He moved to Tow Law for the 20-21 season. Michael Brown (Forward): Michael signed from Consett; were he’s had 2 spells. He also had 2 seasons at Willington. His pace and work rate make him a real handful. 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. 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. (Sponsored by Prince Bishops Garage)

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Tow Law Town 1-3 Ryton & Crawcrook Saturday 12th September 2020 Once again this was another below par performance by the Lawyers, after a two nil defeat to West End in mid week this was a chance for the Lawyers to bounce back. Unfortunately there were hit by a rampant first half display by Ryton. With injuries still ongoing too White and Moffat the Lawyers went with the young guns upfront today in Johnson Ballan and Michael Brown, both full of energy and rapid pace. The Lawyers they were hit yet again (2 weeks running) with an early bullet strike from distance given Lew Graham in goal no chance, (don’t think he even saw it). To be fair this did rock the Lawyers, but they did respond with attacks of their own and got a huge slice of luck 10 mins later when a shot rebounded off a Ryton player ended up in the net, to make it 1-1. This you thought was the foothold the Lawyers needed in the game, but it was Ryton who responded better and started playing some lovely football. And it was no surprise when they added a second and the third goal to go in at half-time 3-1 up. To be honest the Lawyers were never in the game first half and got what they deserved. A stern talking to and a change of formation for the second half, so the Lawyers have a real go. First 20 minutes of the second-half the Lawyers were virtually camped in the Ryton half, but for all their good play they couldn’t really muster a clear-cut chance. A couple of goals chalked off for what seemed like soft decisions was about the lot for Tow Law. Ryton were holding strong and did have chances to increase their lead. It was a spirited second-half display from the Lawyers who were at 3-1 down at half time was just too big a mountain to climb. The game finished 3-1 to Ryton and they fully deserved it. Man of the Match today for me was Joel Pearson the only shining light in a poor Lawyers display.

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Easington Colliery AFC History Easington Colliery AFC were founded as Easington Colliery Welfare in 1913. Upon forming, they joined the Wearside League – a league where the Colliers have played much of their history. Easington Colliery were runners-up in the Wearside League in 1928-1929, before going one better to win the title in the 1929-1930 season. Despite failing to defend the title, Easington won the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup for a first time in 1931, before winning the Wearside League title again in 1931-1932. The 1932-1933 season was a fine season for Easington Colliery as they completed the league and League Cup double. However, the good times didn’t last, and after finishing bottom in 1937, the club left the Wearside League. The club re-entered the Wearside League in 1939, but the Second World War interrupted momentum. Post-war, the club went through a successful period. A league and Monkwearmouth Cup double was completed in 1947-1948, and another league title followed in the following season. Possibly the most momentous season in the club’s history came in the 1955-1956. Having beaten Seaham Colliery Welfare, Silksworth Colliery Welfare, Consett and Horden Colliery Welfare in the qualifying rounds, Easington Colliery reached the First Round Proper of the FA Cup. Tranmere Rovers – of the Football League both then and now - were the visitors. A record crowd of 4,500 packed into the Welfare Park, but Tranmere claimed a 2-0 win. Tranmere went on to lose to Barrow in the Second Round. The club disbanded in 1964, but reformed nine years later and re-joined the Wearside League. In their first season back in the Wearside League, 1973-1974, Easington finished as runners-up, agonisingly missing out on the title on goal difference. Despite falling to midtable mediocracy, there was some success in cup competitions. The Shipowners Cup was won for the first time in 1975, a third Monkwearmouth Cup came the following year, and a second Shipowners Cup was won in 1980. At this point, the club merged with Easington Rangers, a Houghton and District League side, to form Easington Colliery AFC. The merger saw an upturn in fortunes. The club reached the Fourth Round of the FA Vase in the 1982-1983 season, only to bow out to Percy Main. During the following season, the club reached the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. Whitley Bay, Peterlee Newtown and Tow Law Town (after three games!) all crashed out of the FA Cup to Easington, but a narrow 3-2 defeat at Horden CW saw the FA Cup run come to an end. 28

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Easington Colliery applied to join the Northern League in 1984, but their application failed. The club applied for the Northern League once again the following season, and with the main stand at the Welfare Park now complete, the club were accepted to the Northern League. The 1985-1986 season was the club’s first in the Northern League Second Division. Their first ever Northern League game saw the Colliers defeat Esh Winning 5-2, with goals from Trevor Beeston (x2), Craig Farnaby (x2) and David Howard. The Colliers finished as runners-up to Newcastle Blue Star in their first Northern League sea-son, losing only four games and scoring 101 goals. Promotion to Division One followed, and a very respectable 10th place finish came in 1986-1987. The club also reached the final of the Northern League Cup in 1987, but fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Spennymoor United. A 15th-place finish came in 1987-1988, but further cup success came. The club reached the final of the Durham Challenge Cup for the very first time, only to lose to Bishop Auckland at Roker Park in Sunderland. Reaching the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup was another achievement of the 1987-1988 season. In 1990, the club finished bottom of Northern League Division One and were relegated to the Second Division. However, their stay in Division Two didn’t last long as a third-place finish in 1990-1991 earned promotion back to Division One. After two seasons back in Division One, a third bottom finish in 1993 resulted with relegation. Three steady Division Two seasons were played before promotion back to Division One, where they stayed for five years. With relegation from Division One at the end of the 2001-2002 season, the Colliers finished fifth, seventh, 19th and 19th before being relegated to the Northern Alliance. Two tough seasons were spent in the Northern Alliance, before lateral movement put the Colliers in the Wearside League. After finishing in the top seven in each of their first four seasons back in the Wearside League, the club were promoted back to the Northern League after finished as runners-up in the 2010-2011 season. Only one season was spent in the Northern League this time around, as the Colliers finished bottom with just 22 points from 42 games. After rebuilding in the Wearside League, the club were runners-up in the Wearside League in 2014-2015. Having reached the final of the Wearside League Cup in the same season, an agonising loss on penalties to league champions Stockton Town meant Stockton took the trophy. However, with Stockton unable to be promoted due to ground grading, the Colliers were promoted to the Northern League Second Division for the 2015-2016 season. A superb sixth place finish came in our first season back in the Northern League, with 76 points from 42 games. We finished seventh in Division Two in 2016-2017, missing out on qualifying for the FA Cup by 0.7 of a point. Following a tough start, the ship was steadied in the 2017-2018 season to finish a respectable 10th. The current squad at the Welfare Park is one of youth, and with all the squad now having a year’s experience in the Northern League, the management of Devine Craig Hughes and David Pounder are looking to push the Colliers back up the Northern League Division Two table. Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”

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26/09/20

Durham City v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Hall Lane

Division 2

30/09/20

Bedlington Terriers v Tow Law Town

7:45pm

Doctor Pit Park

Division 2

03/10/20

Jarrow v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Perth Green CA

Division 2

06/10/20

Tow Law Town v Crook Town

7:30pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

10/10/20

Tow Law Town v Willington

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

13/10/20

Tow Law Town v West Allotment Celtic

7:30pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

17/10/20

Tow Law Town v Redcar Athletic

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

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24/10/20

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Kingsley Park

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31/10/20

Tow Law Town v Billingham Synthonia

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

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07/11/20

Washington v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Ford Hub Sports Complex

14/11/20

Tow Law Town v Chester-le-Street

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

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21/11/20

Brandon United v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Welfare Ground

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28/11/20

Tow Law Town v Carlisle City

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

05/12/20

Heaton Stannington v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Grounsell Park

Division 2

12/12/20

Tow Law Town v Esh Winning

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

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19/12/20

Sunderland West End v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Ford Hub Sports Complex

Division 2

26/12/20

Redcar Athletic v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Green Lane

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09/01/21

Tow Law Town v Birtley Town

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

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16/01/21

Easington Colliery v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Welfare Park

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23/01/21

Tow Law Town v Bedlington Terriers

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

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30/01/21

Crook Town v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

The Sir Tom Cowie Millfield

06/02/21

Tow Law Town v Newcastle University

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

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13/02/21

West Allotment Celtic v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Sam Smith’s Park

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20/02/21

Tow Law Town v Durham City

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

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27/02/21

Tow Law Town v Jarrow

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

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Easington Pen Pics club in late February Alex Lawrence: Alex signed for the Colliers a few weeks into the 2019-2020 2019. He’s a local lad season and has been very impressive ever who was playing since signings. Alex spent pre-season with professionally for Middlesbrough underDunston UTS where he was second 23s last season. Since his release from choice, and he came in search of first team football. Alex has previously played Middlesbrough, Niall has played for for Hartlepool United under-18s and Whitby Town, Bishop Auckland and played in their big FA Youth Cup tie Thornaby before joining his local club. against Liverpool a couple of years ago. Ben Reynolds: A young goalkeeper who Ryan Lincoln Barrow: Ryan came into signed for the Colliers in pre-season. Ben the squad to play alongside his mates at played during pre-season and impressed. the beginning of the 2017-2018 season. His game is ever developing and he’s He’ll play anywhere across the back and providing very good competition for Alex can come into midfield. He’s had a couple Lawrence. of seasons in the Northern League now Brennan Ball: Another young lad at 22 who has performed superbly since signing and will play an important role for the Colliers this season. a few of years ago. Brennan is a nononsense defender who will play at Jay Nicholson: Jay is a young full back centre back or at full back. Quite a who signed for the club during the character in the dressing room too! 2020-2021 pre-season. Although still Shane O’Brien: Probably the player young, Jay has previous Northern League who is shown the most cards in our squad. Another commanding centre back, experience for the likes of Durham City Shane is one of the few older lads in the and Brandon United. squad. He’s not always available, but Luke Pearn: Another young lad who when he is, he’ll be in the squad. Jak Ashton: Jack signed in the 2017-2018 signed this pre-season. Billy Banks’ recommendation, Luke is a left footed full season from Sunderland RCA. Jak is a back who possesses plenty of pace and talented full-back who likes to get forward when given the opportunity. he’s very dangerous going forward. Garon Garside: Garon joined the club Keigan Turns: Keigan was another two years ago and had to be patient to young player who signed in the preget his way into the starting XI. He came out of youth football but has adapted well season of 2020-2021. A young player to Northern League life. Garon can play who is still learning his trade, playing in the defence or in midfield if needed. Northern League football will massively Niall McGoldrick: Niall signed for the helped Keigen develop his game. 34

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James Talbot: Talla was acquired at the start of the 2017-2018 season and has plenty of experience at this level. He’s played for the likes of Hebburn Town and South Shields in the past and is a very capable winger. Jake Dunn: 18-year-old Jake signed for the Colliers in the 2019-2020 pre-season and has impressed in the centre of the park. Despite his young age, Jake has everything needed to be a very good midfielder. Jake is also part of South Shields’ academy. Jonathan Pearson: Jonna signed at the start of last season. A box-to-box midfielder, Jonna looks to do everything right and brings experience to the middle of the park. Simon Todd: An experienced face in a young midfield. Toddy signed during the 2019-2020 pre season and brings experience and knowledge to a young midfield. Rhys Turnbull: Rhys, a local lad, signed from Chester-le-Street Town in August 2019. Rhys has been playing as a left winger for the Colliers, but he can also play left back. Rhys has previously been with Spennymoor Town.

Kyle Middleton: He’s a defender’s nightmare. Chases everything and he’ll get stuck in at everyone. Chips in with goals too. Kyle joined from Seaham Red Starin the 2018-2019 season and has been a real asset. Always a handful. Jack Pounder: Our goalscorer and now our club captain. Jack was almost top goalscorer in the league two seasons ago and he’ll be looking to go one better this campaign. An experienced striker who has played for the likes of Sunderland RCA, Ryhope CW and Durham City in the past, we certainly wouldn’t get as many goals if we didn’t have Jack in our squad. Liam Adamson: Son of chairman Paul Adamson who has been in the squad for a few seasons now. Liam was top scorer with 22 goals two seasons ago and regularly works upfront with Jack Pounder and Josh Home-Jackson. Josh Home-Jackson: Josh signed towards the end of the 2018-2019 season at the same time as Niall McGoldrick. Josh is a centre forward who has plenty of Northern League experience having played for the likes of Ryhope CW, Sunderland RCA and Seaham Red Star and is another who knows where the net is.

James Watson: 18-year-old James Jack Devlin: Jack rejoined the Colliers early in the 2020-2021 having previously signed for the Colliers last year and has adapted well to Northern League football. played for the Colliers. A very talented James is a very good passer of the football striker, Jack played for the likes of North Shields and Newcastle Benfield after his and is very good at floating balls into the first spell at the Colliers, and then he was penalty area from set pieces. snapped up by Stoke City where he Joe Spalding: Joe joined the club in played professionally. Jack has played for pre-season this year (2020-2021) and the likes of South Shields and Ryhope impressed with his ability in a wide CW since his return to the north east, position. A talented footballer, Joe is a big and his return to the Welfare Park is a asset to have in the squad. massive asset for the club. Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”

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Tow Law Town AFC Squad 2020/21

Easington Colliery AFC Squad 2020/21

Tom Aldsworth Jeb Atkinson Johnson Ballan Michael Brown Dominic Curl Archie Gardiner Lewis Graham Adam Knowles Thomas McAloon Ryan McKinnon Lewis Milner Matty Moffat Scott Oldfield Mark Pattison Joel Pearson Robert Shields Barrie Smith Jeffrey Smith Mark Spedding Jake Thompson Marshall Topham David Webb Jason White Arron Willoughby Manager: Michael Vasey Coach: Warren Pearson GK Coach: Mark Spedding Physio: Ginalee Brownson

Alex Lawrence Ben Reynolds Brennan Ball Shane O’Brien Jak Ashton Garon Garside Niall McGoldrick Ryan Lincoln Barrow Jay Nicholson Luke Pearn Keigan Turns James Talbot Jake Dunn Jonathan Pearson Simon Todd Rhys Turnbull James Watson Joe Spalding Kyle Middleton Jack Pounder Liam Adamson Josh Home-Jackson Jack Devlin Joint Managers: Craig Hughes & David Pounder Assistant Manager: Stuart Niven Coach/Physio: Tom Goodey Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”