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TOW LAW TOWN AFC V EASINGTON COLLIERY Saturday 28th August 2021 • 3.00pm KO Ebac Northern League Division 2 Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”

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The Lawyer’s Brief Good afternoon & welcome to Ironworks Road for today’s EBAC Northern League fixture with Easington Colliery. It’s certainly been a busy week, starting last week with a very successful band night in the clubhouse. Tow Law Plastering Services have restored the outside gents toilets. Thanks to Simon Chollerton for that. Looking skywards you will see we’ve had brand new LED floodlights installed. These will vastly improve our enjoyment of night games whilst reducing out energy costs. Thanks to funding from various grant providers, the cost to your club was extremely minimal. Enjoy today’s game &pop into the clubhouse for some refreshments. Thank you for your support. Steve on behalf of Tow Law Town AFC

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T.A.T. (Technical Area Talk) It’s been quite a frustrating season of highs and lows but that is how football works sometimes and it’s up to the staff and the squad to deal with it and get a level of consistency in our performance that produces good results each week. All of us need to keep working hard, keep believing in ourselves and only then will performances be to our true potential. The support from our fans on home matches has been a welcome sight and we are hoping this bank holiday weekend will be the same. We are sure it will be an exciting game as Easington are an attacking minded team so hopefully it will be a good watch for all. Again we are a little short on numbers but there is light at the end of the tunnel with holiday season coming to an end and injuries starting to clear up, we would think within a couple of weeks the squad should be at full strength. .

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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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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 1-0 Heaton Stannington Saturday 17th August 2021 Lawyers edge it, when the Heat is on. A dry but breezy ironworks witnessed a gruelling encounter between two well organised teams today. Chances were at a premium for both sides. An early freekick from White was just off the mark, a Hurworth goal disallowed for offside (still not sure on that one) and a chance each for Milner and Kenty summed up a frustrating first half. Think the majority of the supporters were glad to get to the bar at the interval. Second half started a lot brighter for both teams but still weren’t creating clear cut chances. The Lawyers were shading it slightly but only testing the Heaton keeper from distance. At the other end I don’t think Lew Graham in goal had a save to make, this was due to the fact centre half’s McKinnon & Milner never put a foot wrong. The pair won every header, every tackle when called upon. With the game drifting to what seemed a certain 0-0 the Lawyers manager rang the changes. He threw on Moffat and Willoughby up front for fresh legs and instantly the tempo changed. Great team play got Hurworth in again a quick turn and shot was palmed away by the Heaton keeper. Openings were starting to appear for the Lawyers and on 68 minutes Moffat controlled a long pass into him. A quick one two with Willoughby set him clear his shot was brilliantly saved by the keeper but the ever alert Hurworth followed up to tuck the ball away, and get the crucial winning goal. There was never going to be much between these two sides and that one piece of magic and two man mountains at the back proved to be the difference today for the Lawyers. Another 3 points on the board and up to 7th in the league, not a bad Saturday after all. Man of the Match Tough one today but I’ve gone for Captain Ryan McKinnon,who alongside Milner at the back was outstanding.

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Tow Law Town v Heaton Stannington The Match in Pictures

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Brandon United 0-3 Tow Law Town Saturday 21st August 2021 Brown lights up a dull affair. After a disappointing midweek defeat at Sunderland West End the Lawyers needed to get back on track quickly. Unfortunately for 45 minutes they were well off the rails, as were their opponents Brandon. Think it was the worst first half I’ve seen for a long while, the Lawyers midweek hangover was still there to be seen. Thank god the 2nd half was an improvement or I was struggling big time to write this report. At least the Lawyers were having a go now, a bit of calmness and composure goes a long way. The passing game started to work and all of a sudden chances started to appear. The Lawyers went a goal up with a debatable penalty on 62 minutes, an attack down the right by Hurworth caused the Brandon defender to go to ground. As he did the ball hit his arm, ref had no hesitation and gave the penalty. It didn’t bother Baz Smith who stepped up to put the Lawyers 1-0 up. To be honest we needed it to get the lads going. This coincided with the introduction of substitute Michael Brown who was only on the field for 30 minutes but changed the game totally. His pace and movement is frightening, and Brandon were about to find out why. On 75 minutes he broke the offside trap to race clear leaving the defenders for dead, he crossed to give Aaron Hardy a tap in to make it 2-0. Three minutes later with the Brandon left back still catching his breath, Browny did him again. This time he had piece of mind to cut into the box, ride a couple of tackles before putting it on a plate for Jay White who blasted into the roof of the net. That put the Lawyers 3-0 and home and dry. Browny wanted more and to be honest if it wasn’t for the Brandon keeper it would have been. The Lawyers seen the game out on the front foot to comfortably take all 3 points. Something I could not have seen after 45 minutes, but that’s football plus it helps when you have substitutes like Browny. Man of the Match After 60 minutes I couldn’t have picked one, but after 90 minutes Michael Brown had had a hand in everything. Super Sub wins it for me by a mile.

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Ryton & Crawcrook 2-1 Tow Law Town Tuesday 24th August 2021 Lawyers get travel sickness again. High flying Ryton took all the points in this midweek clash, leaving the Lawyers feeling sick as chips yet again. It was always going to be a tough game as inform Ryton are on a great run. This win tonight put them joint top of the league with a game in hand. Don’t get me wrong the Lawyers had a go but struggled in the final third. It was Ryton who looked the most dangerous of the two and on 17minutes took the lead when there live wire centre forward nipped in to claim his goal at the near post. The Lawyers response was good and on 24 minutes Aaron Hardy picked the ball up on the right, cut inside and curled a beautiful shot inside the post 1-1. The remainder of the fist half for the Lawyers was littered with mistakes and missed chances, and were glad to get in level at the interval. The second half was much of a much with the lawyers having a lot of possession but again struggling to test the keeper. Ryton having similar problems but this was down to some rugged defending from the Lawyers. Unfortunately they could do nothing with the winning goal. A carbon copy of Hardys equaliser, this time a little bit further out the Ryton player curled a 25yrd shot into the corner of the net giving Lew Graham no chance. To be honest last 20 minutes Ryton we’re the better team and other than a half hearted penalty shout for the Lawyers Ryton sore the game out comfortably to move 2nd in the league. So once again it was one step forward two steps back for the Lawyers. Consistency is key to climb this league unfortunately at the minute the Lawyers are a long way off that. Yes It is early days, but they can’t afford to fall too far behind the top boys in this league. Man of the Match I’ve gone with Aaron Hardy for his classy goal, highlight of the night for the travelling supporters.

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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 ARMOURPOST SECURITY DOORS & SHUTTERS, OUR LAST LINE OF DEFENCE) Oscar Eckley-Aldsworth (Defender): Oscar is a product of the Martin Gray Academy. He was with Darlington as an youth players, captaining the U16’s & 17’s. He has represented Durham County U18’s on a regular basis. Aged 16, Oscar 28

represented Shildon at The Stadium of Light in a Durham Challenge Cup victory over Shildon. He joined the Lawyers from Newon Aycliffe. Liam Goldsborough (Defender): Liam is a young full back with experience in the EBAC Northernn 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. 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. 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. 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

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Law from Carlisle City. He loves the Club banter. Mason Hurworth (Midfield): Mason is an exciting young prospect. Signed from West Auckland, he scored 2 goals on debut at Jarrow. 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, re-turning in October 2017. He has played over 100 games for the Club. He over-sees changing room music & players’ fines. 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. Jay White (Midfield): An experienced Northern League player, who links the midfield & forward line very effectively. Previously with Willington.

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. Aaron Hardy (Forward): Aaron joins us for the 2021/22 season from Hay-den Bridge FC in the Northern Alliance, where he was a prolific, young goal scorer. Daniel Kent (Forward): Dan is a strong, bustling centre forward, who knows where the net is. He signed in the 20/21 season, but was unable to debut for the Club as the season was curtailed. Previously with Crook Town. 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.

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Easington Colliery 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. 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 34

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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 season, 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 thirdplace 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 most of the players have now had a couple of years of Northern League experience. The Colliers were top of the league in the 2020-2021 season until a points deduction and the season being declared null and void, and under the new management of Lee Haldane, Paul Wardle and Stuart Niven, an exciting season is expected at the Welfare Park.

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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

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

31/08/21

Carlisle City v Tow Law Town

7:45pm

Gillford Park Stadiu

Division 2

04/09/21

Newcastle University v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Kimberley Park

Division 2

11/09/21

Willington v Tow Law Tow

3:00pm

Hall Lane

FA Vase First Round Qualifying

14/09/21

Tow Law Town v Durham City

7:30pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

18/09/21

Tow Law Town v Birtley Town

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

21/09/21

Boldon CA v Tow Law Town

7:30pm

Boldon Colliery Welfare Ground

Division 2

28/09/21

Durham City v Tow Law Town

7:30pm

Hall Lane

Division 2

02/10/21

Washington v Tow Law Tow

3:00pm

Ford Hub Sports Complex

Division 2

05/10/21

Tow Law Town v Willington

7:30pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

09/10/21

Tow Law Town v Blyth Town

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

16/10/21

Bedlington Terriers v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Doctor Pit Park

Division 2

23/10/21

Tow Law Town v Horden CW

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

30/10/21

Esh Winning v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

The WindowsPlusRoofs Arena

Division 2

06/11/21

Tow Law Town v Chester-le-Street

3:00pm

Sam Smith’s Park

Division 2

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Easington Colliery Pen Pics Manager - Lee Haldane Assistant manager - Paul Wardle Coach/physio - Tom Goodey Goalkeepers Alex Lawrence - Alex signed for the Colliers a few weeks into the 2019-2020 season and has been very impressive ever since signings. Alex spent pre-season with Dunston UTS where he was second choice, and he came in search of first team football. Alex has previously played for Hartlepool United under-18s and played in their big FA Youth Cup tie against Liverpool a few years ago. Ben Reynolds - A young goalkeeper who signed for the Colliers in pre-season. Ben played during pre-season and impressed. His game is ever developing and he’s providing very good competition for Alex Lawrence. Ben is currently out on loan at Washington United. Defenders Brennan Ball - Brennan joined the club four years ago and has progressed to cement his spot in the team and either full back or centre back. Brennan is comfortable on the ball and in the air, and is certainly a character off the pitch. Shane O’Brien - Probably the player who is shown the most cards in our squad. Another commanding centre back, Shane is one of the few older lads in the squad. He’s not always available, but when he is, he’ll be in the squad. 40

Jak Ashton - Jack signed in the 20172018 season from Sunderland RCA. Jak is a talented full-back who likes to get forward when given the opportunity. Niall McGoldrick - Niall signed for the club in late February 2019. He’s a local lad who was playing professionally for Middlesbrough under-23s last season. Since his release from Middlesbrough, Niall has played for Whitby Town, Bishop Auckland and Thornaby before joining his local club. Adam McGuinness - Adzy joined the club in July 2021 from Bedlington Terriers. A very experienced centre back, Adzy has played for the likes of Sunderland RCA and Durham City in the past. Ryan Lincoln Barrow - Ryan came into the squad to play alongside his mates at the beginning of the 2017-2018 season. He’ll play anywhere across the back and can come into midfield. He’s had a couple of seasons in the Northern League now and will play an important role for the Colliers this season. Ethan Ord - Ethan is only just starting his Northern League career, but he’s a very good young centre back. Commanding in the air and with the ball on the floor, Ethan will grow into a superb centre back. Dylan Wood - Dylan is a young full back playing his first season of Northern League football. Dylan may struggle for much game time, but he’s always learning and is definitely one for the future.

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Midfielders Luke Pearn - Another young lad who signed this pre-season. Billy Banks’ recommendation, Luke is a left footed full back who possesses plenty of pace and he’s very dangerous going forward. 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. Lee Chapman - Lee joined the club in September 2020 having played for Seaham Red Star a few years ago. An experienced midfielder, Lee scored a free-kick less than five minutes into his debut against Jarrow. He won the Durham Sunday Cup with Dawdon last year. Luke Page - A fan’s favourite in his first spell at the club, Pagey rejoined the Colliers in June 2021! Page is a very talented central midfielder who was with the Colliers before going on to spend two years at Sunderland RCA and then two years at Dunston UTS in the Northern Premier League. Luke will just run and run at players taking the ball forward, and he’s a massive signing for the club.

Dylan Elliott - Dylan is another new signing and another superb central midfielder. Dylan was previously with the Green Army on loan from Hartlepool United, and he’s spent the last four years at Sunderland RCA. Dylan knows Luke Page well from their time together at RCA, and there won’t be many/any better midfield duos and Dylan and Pagey in Northern League Division Two. He rejoined the Colliers in June 2021. Brad Wilson - Brad joined the club this summer from Sunderland RCA. A combative midfielder with good quality on the ball, Brad will be a big asset to the Colliers. Strikers 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-Jakson.

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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. Jaden Cahill-Taylor - Jaden joined the club in pre-season of 2021 having previously played for Seaham Red Star, Whickham and Ryton & Crawcrook Albion. A tricky winger with bags of pace, Jaden will be a key part of the squad this season. James Cassidy - Cass is another who joined the club in pre-season of 2021 from Sunderland RCA. Cass has struggled with a few injuries, but when on his game, he’s a superb winger.

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Easington Colliery Squad 2021/22

Lewis Graham Oscar Eckley-Aldsworth Liam Goldsborough Ryan McKinnon Lewis Milner Scott Oldfield Mark Pattison Chris Renshaw Jeb Atkinson Archie Gardiner Mason Hurworth Adam Knowles Joel Pearson Chris Renshaw Darren Richardson Barrie Smith Jay White Michael Brown Aaron Hardy Daniel Kent Thomas McAloon Matty Moffat Aaron 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 Niall McGoldrick Adam McGuinness Ryan Lincoln Barrow Ethan Ord Dylan Wood Luke Pearn Jonathan Pearson Simon Todd Rhys Turnbull Lee Chapman Luke Page Dylan Elliott Brad Wilson Kyle Middleton Jack Pounder Liam Adamson Manager: Lee Haldane Assistant Manager: Lee Haldane Coach/Physio: Tom Goodey Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”