Selby Town: A History
Soon after the club’s formation, in 1920 they were entered into the Yorkshire Football League as a founding member. During the 1930s Selby were one of the most successful clubs in the league, winning it three times before World War II. After the war the club managed to win two more Yorkshire League championships in 1952–53 and 1953–54 where they also reached the FA Cup 1st Round. During the 1954–55 season, they reached the Second Round of the FA Cup, the furthest in their history; they were knocked out by Hastings United 2–0. The club’s record goalscorer is Graham Shepherd who notched up 158 goals between 1963 and 1982. They stayed in the Yorkshire League through its entirety. In 1982 the League became part of the new Northern Counties East Football League (NCEL), which the Robins were drafted into. Selby became champions of the Northern Counties East League Division One in 1995–96 and until 2012 remained in the league they were promoted to; Northern Counties East League Premier Division. However the 2011–12 season saw them relegated to the NCEL Division 1. Selby Town’s modern era has seen them reach the 4th round of the FA Vase in 1995–96, the same year they won the NCEL Division One Title. In recent seasons the club flourished under the guidance of former Player Bob Lyon, winning the Presidents Cup, Barkston Ash Cup and The Vets over 40s all in 2001. The 2011–12 season proved turbulent for Selby Town, with poor results resulting in a series of managerial changes. Leon Sewell was appointed as manager in July 2011. He was replaced in September 2011, after only nine games, by Dave Heard. Heard’s tenure also proved to be short, with new manager Graham Hodder taking over in January 2012. At this point the club lay in bottom place in the league. Outgoing manager Heard claimed that the club was in such financial trouble that it was unable to pay players’ travelling expenses. In March 2012 a fourth consecutive 4–0 defeat confirmed Selby Town’s relegation from the Northern Counties East League Premier Division for the first time since 1996.
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Directions To The Ground
The Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium Richard St, Scott Rd, Selby, YO8 4BN. Tel: (01757) 210900 General Ground Directions: From Leeds, left at main traffic lights in Selby down Scott Rd, then 1st left into Richard St. From Doncaster, go straight across main traffic lights into Scott Rd then 1st left. From York, right at main traffic lights into Scott Rd and 1st left. NB: From Feb 14th, roadworks on the A19 mean there are different directions from York - on the A19 travel to the Greencore roundabout and take the first exit onto the Selby bypass. Travel over the new swing bridge and, at the first roundabout, take the third exit and continue to the traffic lights at Selby Abbey. Turn left and travel through town turning right at the end of town into Scott Road. Then, take first left. Public Transport: Station: Selby ¾m. Left out of station into Station Road, right into Park Street, left into The Crescent which becomes Gowthorpe, right into Scott Road, left into Richard Street and ground is at end. Public transport directions courtesy of Andy Edwards. Click here to go to his website. Admission Price: £5, concessions £3. Capacity: 5000, Cover: 350, Seats: 220 Clubhouse: Bar at ground open for first and second team matchdays. Club Shop: Yes.
Our Upcoming Fixtures Lincoln Moorlands Railway Sports Ground (LN6 8RT) Saturday 2nd April Kick Off: 3:00pm Glasshoughton Welfare Glassoughton Centre (WF10 4PF) Tuesday 5th April Kick Off: 7:45pm Rossington Main Welfare Ground (DN11 0TE) Saturday 9th April Kick Off: 3:00pm Dronfield Town Stonelow Road (S18 2EU) Tuesday 12th April Kick Off: 7:45pm
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A Quick Word Now then, six games and 18 points, who thinks we can make the playoffs? I reckon we can, with the squad we have, even when it’s stretched, can still perform well. Alright so we lost at Hallam, I think the performance by the team was still pretty good. We just didn’t have any luck with the ball. The encouraging thing is the youth players stepping up and being consistent performers for us. Regan Horn, Tom Giblin, Jack Walters, Harry Fox, all young lads and are starting to be able to fight for their places within the team. If we keep going and push hard enough we can and will be in the top six. Why won’t we? most of the teams around us are beatable and even if we have points deducted, we’re still easily good enough. Plus even if we aren’t so what? we just move on to next season and come back stronger. We have two men in charge who know how to win. Even if it is against all the odds at the minute, I wouldn’t rule us out just yet. We are United, and if we remain that way nothing can stop us. United, United We Stand. Aaron Irwin Programme Editor Twitter: @AaronIrwin7
Last Time Out Hull United 0 Hallam 1 (Reed, 26) Hull United slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Hallam. James Reed’s deflected effort was the difference on a dreary day in Sheffield. There were four changes for The Citizens as Paul Foot, James Piercy, Harry Fox and Martin Foster coming in for Jack Walters, James Hall, Jamie Richardson and Shane Hill. However boss Curtis Woodhouse could only name two substitutes in Dave Hunter and Regan Horn due to injuries and other commitments keeping out a lot of players. The game started slowly with both sides trying to get a foothold on it. But after just 12 minutes United were forced into a change as Tom Bennett came off with a hamstring problem, replaced by Horn. Midway through the first half Hallam took the lead, and it was arguably deserved. The ball was loose on the edge of the area and Reed teed up his shot and a deflection caught Phil Dobson out as the ball ricocheted into the top right corner. United kept knocking on the door after going behind, but Hallam were having the better of the first half. A shot from distance looked like heading in until Dobson produced a great save. Moments later The Citizens almost were back as Foster floated in a cross which was cleared by the defence. United were pressuring throughout the second half and Gary Bradshaw was well in space and looked like running one on one, however he was brought down by the last man. The referee somehow only booked the defender when it could be argued it was a red card. Substitute Horn looked lively throughout, and was often given freedom to roam down the left wing. He also nearly equalized as he took a shot from distance which forced the ‘keeper into a great save. It wasn’t his first effort and it showed the confidence the young winger had. When Foot went down injured, the only replacement left was Hunter, a goalkeeper, however Woodhouse brought him on and played him up front. He did well when called upon, as the boss looked to throw the kitchen sink at Hallam. United had one more chance before the end as the defenders missed the ball and Bradshaw slid his shot just wide. But it just wasn’t to be for United who left empty handed.
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Starting XI v Hallam
Interview With The Boss
Following Hull United’s 1-0 loss to Hallam, Curtis Woodhouse spoke to Aaron Irwin regarding the game. AI: So obviously we’ve lost, would you say it wasn’t good enough? CW: “Well I just think you look at us we’re down to our bare bones. I can’t ask for anymore off anyone, everyone tried their best and gave everything they could. But, we’re running out of players.” AI: We only had two players on the bench, we saw Dave Hunter come on has that ever happened to you before? Had to bring the keeper on? CW: “Nope, never happened before. There’s a few things this season that have never happened to me before at Hull United so that’s another one that goes on the list.” AI: So turn our attention to the actual ‘keeper, Dobbo, he had a really good game today I think. CW: “Yeah, he’s been excellent all season Dobbo. Someone you can rely on week in week out, and is always top drawer.”
#UnitedWeStand AI: When Bradders was in on goal, how didn’t the defender get a red card? CW: “I thought it was a red I don’t like to see anyone get sent off but he was the last man. He’s brought him down so I think the letter of the law is he’s got to go.” AI: There seems to be an air of frustration at the minute. Nothing seems to be going right. Is it a bit annoying? CW: “No, what happens off the field doesn’t affect me personally. The lads have got no excuse really, it doesn’t affect them. Like I say it’s not really an issue to me as a manager. For me that’s other peoples’ responsibility and other peoples’ jobs. My job is what happens on a Saturday, on a Tuesday, and so far this season we’ve been excellent.” AI: Would you say the weather on the pitch, the pitch itself on a slant, and the rain did that affect us? CW: “This is the Northern Counties, all the pitches are poor, and the surface wasn’t actually that bad. Obviously the hill makes it difficult but it was the same for both sides really. I think on chances we should have probably got something out of the game but that’s story of the season I think.” AI: Benno and Footy came off with injuries, are they alright? CW: “Benno’s done his hamstring and Footy’s done his hamstring, so looks like they’ll be out for the season.” AI: So that means we’re really depleted for Tuesday, are we going to have enough players to put out? CW: “Well we will be struggling to put out an 11 on Tuesday most definitely yeah. So I think we can still register players I think you might see a debut from myself and Ash. I think we’re both going to be involved Tuesday yeah.” AI: That’s alright then who’d manage the team then? CW: “I’m not sure, I might have to leave it to, (laughs) I haven’t got a clue. I have not got a clue.”
Hull United AFC: 2015-2016 Season DATE 8/8/15
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NCEL1 YORKSHIRE AMATEUR W1-0 29 LC1 Teversal L0-1 59 DOBSON TRAMMER TAYLOR 15/8/15 NCEL1 DRONFIELD TOWN W2-0 617 DOBSON TAYLOR WALATERS 19/8/15 NCEL1 Penistone Church W2-0 106 DOBSON TAYLOR WALTERS 22/8/15 NCEL1 Hemsworth Miners Welfare D1-1 107 DOBSON TAYLOR WALTERS 25/8/15 NCEL1 WESTELLA VIP W4-2 260 DOBSON TAYLOR WALTERS 29/8/15 NCEL1 GRIMSBY BOROUGH W7-0 144 DOBSON TAYLOR WALTERS 5/9/15 NCEL1 AFC EMLEY W2-1 254 TUDOR TAYLOR WALTERS 12/9/15 NCEL1 Selby Town W3-1 146 NICHOLSON FOSTER WALTERS 19/9/15 NCEL1 ECCLESHILL UNITED D1-1 227 DOBSON TAYLOR WALTERS 26/9/15 NCEL1 Knaresborough Town L1-2 152 29/9/15 NCEL1 Teversal W5-0 71 DOBSON FOSTER WALTERS 6/10/15 NCEL1 Winterton Rangers D1-1 164 DOBSON FOSTER WALTERS 10/10/15 NCEL1 AFC Emley D2-2 195 TUDOR BENNET WALTERS 13/10/15 S.CUP EASINGTON UNITED W9-1 150 DOBSON BENNET PIERCY 24/10/15 NCEL1 Hallam W2-0 144 DOBSON PARKER WALTERS 27/10/15 NCEL1 Shirebrook Town L0-2 102 DOBSON PARKER WALTERS 7/11/15 NCEL1 Rossington Main W2-1 193 DOBSON PARKER WALTERS 10/11/15 NCEL1 BOTTESFORD TOWN W2-1 431 14/11/15 S.CUP East Riding Rangers W4-0 43 DOBSON PARKER WALTERS 21/11/15 NCEL1 Lincoln Moorlands Railway W3-1 24 DOBSON PARKER WALTERS 24/11/15 NCEL1 GLASSHOUGHTON W. W4-0 197 DOBSON FOX WALTERS 28/11/15 NCEL1 PENISTONE CHURCH L1-2 498 DOBSON PARKER WALTERS 1/12/15 NCEL1 HALL ROAD RANGERS W1-0 243 DOBSON TAYLOR WALTERS 5/12/15 NCEL1 Bottesford Town W2-1 70 DOBSON TAYLOR WALTERS 12/12/15 NCEL1 TEVERSAL D2-2 67 DOBSON PARKER WALTERS 19/12/15 NCEL1 Westella VIP D1-1 67 DOBSON TAYLOR WALTERS 26/12/15 NCEL1 Hall Road Rangers L1-2 181 HOLDEN TAYLOR WALTERS 2/1/16 NCEL1 WINTERTON RANGERS W2-1 172 HOLDEN HALL WALTERS 2/2/16 NCEL1 Grimsby Borough W2-1 82 HOLDEN WALTERS 13/2/16 S.CUP NORTH FERRIBY UNITED L1-2 20 DOBSON HALL PIERCY 20/2/16 NCEL1 Eccleshill United W2-0 78 DOBSON TAYLOR PIERCY 27/2/16 NCEL1 KNARESBOROUGH T. D0-0 89 DOBSON PLUMMER WALTERS 1/3/16 NCEL1 HEMSWORTH MINERS W. L1-3 59 DOBSON TAYLOR PIERCY 5/3/16 NCEL1 AFC Mansfield L0-1 91 DOBSON PIERCY WALTERS 8/3/16 NCEL1 WORSBROUGH B.A W5-0 72 DOBSON FOX WALTERS 12/3/16 NCEL1 SHIREBROOK TOWN W2-0 89 DOBSON PLUMMER WALTERS 15/3/16 NCEL1 YORKSHIRE AMATEUR W4-1 37 DOBSON HALL WALTERS 22/3/16 NCEL1 Worsbrough Bridge Athletic W3-0 72 DOBSON HALL WALTERS 26/3/16 NCEL1 HALLAM L0-1 90 DOBSON GIBLIN PIERCY 29/3/16 NCEL1 SELBY TOWN 2/4/16 NCEL1 LINCOLN M.R. 5/4/16 NCEL1 Glasshoughton Welfare 9/4/16 NCEL1 ROSSINGTON MAIN 12/4/16 NCEL1 Dronfield Town 16/4/16 NCEL1 AFC Mansfield 11/8/15
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