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The Lawyer’s Brief Tonight we welcome Redcar Athletic to Ironworks Road for this EBAC Northern League Division One fixture. As every, the clubhouse & canteen offer excellent value for money. We hope you can call in for a drink & bite to eat. Whilst Saturday’s result was hard to take, the Club extends thanks to everyone who came to support both the team & the Clubhouse. There was many familiar faces & quite a few new ones, we hope you will continue to give the Club your support. On Saturday we travel down to Tadcaster for our FA Cup tie. Its been a while since we qualified for this competion & everyone is looking forward to the trip. A bus has been booked & there are still seats available for supporters to travel & cheer on the team. Once we get back, Wayne has organised another band night, with the superb SNEAKY BLINDERS. UTL - Up The Lawyers. Steve Moralee, Club Secretary, Tow Law Town AFC
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HOW TO DO CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR for short, is a simple life-saving technique given to someone in cardiac arrest. It aims to take over the job of the heart and lungs by keeping blood and oxygen flowing through the body.
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CHECK FOR DANGER
Look around for risks to make sure you won’t be putting yourself in danger by helping.
CHECK FOR RESPONSE
Gently shake the person by the shoulders and ask if they can hear you.
SHOUT FOR HELP
If you don’t get a response and the person is not breathing or not breathing normally (do not put your face next to theirs when checking), they are in cardiac arrest and you should shout for someone to help you.
CALL 999
Call 999 and make sure an ambulance is on its way. You will be talked through what to do and given the location of a defibrillator if there is one nearby.
COVER MOUTH AND NOSE WITH CLOTH
If you think there is a risk of infection, place a cloth, towel or piece of clothing loosely over the patient’s mouth and nose.
START HANDS-ONLY CPR
Put your two hands together and interlock your fingers, place your hands in the centre of the chest and push hard and fast to the beat of Stayin’ Alive or Baby Shark. Keep going until professional help arrives or the person starts to regain consciousness.
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T.A.T. (Technical Area Talk) Game 2 and we welcome a very good technical side in Redcar Athletic, they have really strengthened over the summer so it will be a massive test for us. We have had a very good pre-season and the squad is shaping up well but we are under no allusions that the season is going to be tough making the big step up to a higher level. After game 1 we know that we must be at our best week in and week out, and can’t make any mistakes as good quality opposition will punish us. It will also take a few weeks for players to adjust to the intensity of Division 1 and also to tactical awareness of the opposition. All in all it is an exciting challenge for everyone at the club. We now have every player fit and available this week so there will be competition for places which means players must be at their best and the squad will be rotated based on fitness and performance.
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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 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 MARRIOTT) Mark Spedding (GK 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. Lewis Graham (Goalkeeper): Lewis joined the club for the 2019-20, he is a top goalkeeper in the League & can constantly be heard shouting advice and instructions to those in front of him. 12
Tom Orton (Goalkeeper): Tom is an experienced Northern League goalkeeper & great shot stopper, in his 3rd stint for the Club. Jeb Atkinson (Defender): Jeb is a left sided midfield player, joined the Club at the start of 2019/20 season. Previously with Jarrow FC. He’s become an integral part of the squad. Dan Harvey (Defender): Dan 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. Dom Joynes (Defender): Dom is an experienced left-sided defender, who spent 2021-22 with Pickering Town at Step 4. 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. Kurt Seymour (Defender): 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. Luke Bailey (Midfield): Luke joined from Willington. He’s very comfortable on the ball, with a great engine & an eye for a killer pass. Archie Gardiner (Midfield): Archie is a tough tackling midfielder, who we signed in 2020 from Carlisle City. He loves the Club banter. 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. (Sponsored by LEE STOCKDALE ELECTRICALS)
Adam Knowles (Midfield): Adam began his ENL career with Esh Winning & Chester-leStreet, 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 oversees changing room music & players’ fines. Brandon Mallaby (Midfield): Brandon is a young central midfield player, a young player to keep an eye on. He joins us from Shildon Reserves. 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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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. 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.
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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. 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 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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Upcoming Fixtures
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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
7:30pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
06/08/22
Tadcaster Albion v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
10/08/22
Crook Town v Tow Law Town
7:30pm
The Sir Tom Cowie Millfield
Division 1
13/08/22
Newton Aycliffe v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
Newton Aycliffe Sports Club
Division 1
16/08/22
Pickering Town v Tow Law Town
7:45pm
Mill Lane
Division 1
20/08/22
Tow Law Town v Heaton Stannington
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
24/08/22
Guisborough Town v Tow Law Town
7:45pm
King George V Ground
Division 1
27/08/22
Tow Law Town v Bedlington Terriers
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
FA Vase First Round Qualifying
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
17/09/22
Northallerton Town v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
The Calvert Stadium
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
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
22/10/22
Carlisle City v Tow Law Tow
3:00pm
Division 1
29/10/22
Penrith v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
The Frenchfield Stadium
Division 1
05/11/22
Tow Law Town v Seaham Red Star
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
12/11/22
Redcar Athletic v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
Green Lane
Division 1
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19/11/22
Tow Law Town v Crook Town
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
26/11/22
Tow Law Town v Pickering Town
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
10/12/22
Tow Law Town v Guisborough Town
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
17/12/22
West Auckland Town v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
Wanted Stadium
Division 1
07/01/23
Tow Law Town v Newcastle Benfield
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
14/01/23
Whickham v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
Glebe Sports Ground
Division 1
21/01/23
Tow Law Town v Sunderland RCA
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
28/01/23
Tow Law Town v Newton Aycliffe
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
04/02/23
Heaton Stannington v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
Grounsell Park
Division 1
11/02/23
Tow Law Town v Thornaby
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
18/02/23
Bishop Auckland v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
Heritage Park
Division 1
25/02/23
Tow Law Town v Northallerton Town
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1 Division 1
11/03/23
West Allotment Celtic v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
East Palmersville Sports Pavilion
18/03/23
Tow Law Town v Ashington AFC
3:00pm
Ironworks Road
Division 1
25/03/23
Whitley Bay v Tow Law Town
3:00pm
Hillheads Park
Division 1
Horden Community Welfare Park
Division 1
08/04/23
Tow Law Town v Carlisle City
3:00pm
15/04/23
Tow Law Town v Penrith
3:00pm
Welfare Park
Division 1
3:00pm
Independent Utility Advise Arena
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22/04/23
Seaham Red Star v Tow Law Town
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Redcar Athletic History Redcar Athletic FC formerly named Teesside Athletic FC were refounded in 1993 after the old organisation which was originally based in Middlesbrough folded with administration problems. The club were indebted to the Local Authority for the use of theIr current base Green Lane, Redcar for a peppercorn rent. Initially the club had only junior members but with a progressive, ambitious committee the club made the decision to develop a dedicated grass roots football facility for everyone with exit routes into senior teams who would be encouraged to play at the highest level hence giving the exiting junior members the opportunity to participate in football at a decent level. The club entered a Senior team into the Teesside League and shortly after in 2005 they were accepted into the Wearside League at the same time the club was successful in its application to the Football Foundation for funding in excess of £860,000 to develop their facility at Green Lane, this gave the club excellent facilities and in their first season in the Wearside League they finished an excellent fifth and won the Monkwearmouth Cup. In 2010 the Club Committee made the brave decision to change the club name to Redcar Athletic Football Club the main objective to improve the clubs identity in Redcar.
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In the thirteen years that we have been in the Wearside League we managed to accumulate the following honours/statistics: Monkwearmouth Cup Winners - 2005/06, 2016/17 Shipowners Cup Winners - 2009 League Cup Winners - 2006/07, 2016/17 FA Community Club of the Year 2005 FA Community Club of the Year 2007 Highest Points total - 91 points 2015/16 Record number of goals scored - 123 - 2015/16 Record Goalscorer - Andy Jennings - 2015/16 - 54 goals Highest Home victory - 15-0 v Murton 2015/16 Highest Away victory - 13-0 v Annfield Plain 2015/16 Wearside League Runners up - 2011/12, 2015/16, 2016/17 Wearside League Champions - 2017/18 For the past 5 years the club has been busy preparing the ground to ensure that it met the Step 6 Ground Grading criteria in readiness for promotion to the Northern League only to find in each season that the team did not attain the necessary League placing until now .. winning the Wearside League Championship on the last day of the season with a 7-0 home victory over Gateshead Leam Rangers gave the club promotion to the Northern League and our first ambition realised. Season 2018/19 will see Redcar Athletic 1st team compete in the Northern League following promotion from the Wearside League. This is the culmination of years of hard work from everybody from players, management team, committee and volunteers a fantastic effort. Redcar will now finally have a team in the Northern League at last following an absence of nearly 100 years.
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Redcar Athletic Pen Pics Nicknamed ‘Garbo’, he is a calm and Matty Bateman: A young goalkeeper with masses of potential, Matty impressed composed head in the centre of the field, bringing an extra layer of control to the whilst on loan from Shildon last season, Steelmen’s midfield, demonstrating both leaving him one of the club’s top targets over the summer. Now on a season-long his defensive ability, and passing range in a highly successful pre-season. loan, Bateman will help to provide an extra layer of security, with his ‘Donny’ Holdsworth: Redcar’s first composure and shot-stopping ability a summer signing, Donny is an exciting huge asset for the Steelmen. midfield or forward player with a creative spark, joining the club to improve Steve Max McGuckin: A talented young Connolly’s attacking options. Holdsworth defender, Max is extremely popular amongst fans and players alike. McGuckin started his career in the academy at is one of a few players in the side to have Middlesbrough, playing his football last season in the Northern Premier League broken through from the youth ranks, East for Pickering Town, where he scored earning himself a regular position at 7 goals and registered a further 7 assists. full-back, providing the Steelmen with defensive solidity and an attacking flair. Michael Woodhouse: An intelligent
Matty Crossen: Captain of the England Cerebral Palsy team, Crossen is a vastly experienced defender with a catalogue of Northern League Clubs to his name. Returning to Redcar for the 2022/23 season after a previous spell in 2019, Matt is strong and composed on the ball, and will be a valuable asset to the team.
central midfielder, Woodhouse is an invaluable asset to Redcar as an integral part of the team’s spine. The definition of calm and composed, Mike is one of only three players to remain from the club’s Wearside League days, providing a level of control in the centre of the park, going forward and at the back.
Josh Rowbotham: Josh began his career at Hartlepool United’s academy, making his senior debut for Pools in a League One clash with Tranmere Rovers in 2011. Since, the 28 year-old has featured for a host of Northern League sides, including Marske United and Bishop Auckland, joining the Steelmen for the 2022/23 season to bolster the club’s defensive line.
Jordan Rivis: Another of the club’s long-standing servants, Jordan is a tidy midfield player who provides solidity and composure whenever he plays. Vicecaptain to Woodhouse, Rivis is no stranger to taking charge out on the field, with a liking to getting amongst the goals every now and again.
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Owen Clarkson: A young player with masses of potential, Owen can be deployed in the front line or in midfield, using pace and clever footwork to take
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players on and drive his side up the field. Clarkson will play his first full season for the senior team this year, after breaking through last season, also earning himself the accolade of top scorer for the reserves. Isaac Walker: A quick, composed, and dangerous forward, Isaac provides a constant threat for any opposition, leading his side in goals scored last season after breaking through from the youth ranks. Walker is a winger with masses of talent and potential, and a real credit to Redcar Athletic. Sonni Coleman: Redcar’s new frontman, Sonni Coleman was a heavily sought-after forward who joined the Steelmen over the summer to bolster the club’s goalscoring ability. A prolific striker with a clinical edge in front of goal, Sonni scored 53 goals for Stockton Town, playing a key part in their 2017/18 promotion winning season, before making the switch to a catalogue of other Northern League sides over the past 4 years. Lee Farrington: Very experienced defender in his 20th season in the Northern League, Lee is a very composed left sided defender equally at home defending or when going forwards. Uses all of his experience to great affect. Jack Proctor: Jack joined us from Northallerton last season a central defender who has slotted in well at the back. Strong, athletic defender and very composed Jonathan Krakue: Another central defender who joined us last season from Sunderlands academy, Jonno is a very strong centre half.
Stuart Browne: Stuey is another very experienced defender who has been at the club since its Wearside League days. Great defender who often pops up with a vital goal now and again. Tom Eglinton: Tom is a young midfield player who has made his way to the first team via the reserves. Great future in the game, neat & tidy midfielder who can slot into defence too. Elliot Duff: Elliot has just joined us having played in Scotland last season, he has impressed in pre season with his never say die attitude, quick and tricky and has had a great scoring record in pre season. Matty Bell: Experienced midfield player who joined The Steelmen a couple of seasons ago. Skilful, elegant midfielder with a powerful shot. Paul Young: Youngy is in his second spell with us having rejoined last season from Guisborough Town. Strong defensive midfield player who adds steel to the Steelmens midfield !. Connor Smith: Connor is a forward player who started his career as a youngster with Athletic and then played for several Northern League clubs. Great player who knows where the net is. Alfie Conway: Alfie has only just joined us on a dual registration with Stockton Town, Alfie comes with a great reputation and has looked like a classy player in pre season. It’s going to be a big season for this young man. Sam Conway: Brother of Alfie, Sam has also just recently joined us after impressing in pre season. Sam will be looking to establish himself in the first team squad.
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Tow Law Town AFC Squad 2022/23
Redcar Athletic FC Squad 2022/23
Lewis Graham Tom Orton Jeb Atkinson Dan Harvey Dom Joynes Ryan McKinnon Lewis Milner Chris Renshaw Kurt Seymour Barrie Smith Luke Bailey Archie Gardiner Liam Goldsborough Adam Knowles Brandon Mallaby Joel Pearson Harvey Smith Rob White Adrei Ardelean Ethan Bewley Aaron Hardy Nic Marley Thomas McAloon David Parker Aaron Willoughby Manager: Michael Vasey Coach: Warren Pearson GK Coach: Mark Spedding Physio: Rachel Davison
Matty Bateman Max McGuckin Matty Crossen Josh Rowbotham Matty Garbutt ‘Donny’ Holdsworth Michael Woodhouse Jordan Rivis Owen Clarkson Isaac Walker Sonni Coleman Lee Farrington Jack Proctor Jonathan Krakue Stuart Browne Tom Eglinton Elliot Duff Matty Bell Paul Young Connor Smith Alfie Conway Sam Conway Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”