Alnwick Town v Willington 12 08 2014

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Ebac Northern League Division 2 Alnwick Town v Willington Tuesday 12th August 2014 - 19:30KO

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The History of Alnwick Town Association Football Club Alnwick Town Association Football Club was formed in 1879, and was then known as Alnwick United Services. The club was the only Association Football side between Dunbar and Newcastle. It is believed that the club played in red shirts with thin black hoops, black shorts and black socks.

In 1900 the club moved to our current home, St James’ Park. The club’s name was changed to Alnwick United Juniors. Between this time and the beginning of the First World War, the name changed between United and Town on several occasions, and also a brief spell as Alnwick St James’s.

The club competed in the North Northumberland League until 1923, moving to the East Northumberland League until 1936. The club was then renamed Alnwick Town, and would compete in the Northern Alliance until 1982, apart from 1 season in the Durham Central League in 1964-65. The 60’s and early 70’s were Alnwick Town’s golden years, winning the Northern Alliance on 7 occasions and a league and cup double 5 times.

In 1982-83, Alnwick Town were admitted into the newly formed Northern League Division 2. In the 1988/89 season the club finished runners-up and were promoted to the 1st Division, the highest league they have played in to date. The club also elected the league’s first female chairman, Judith Draycott.

Relegation from the Northern League 1st Division followed in 1990/91. The club remained in the Northern League 2nd Division until 2006-07 when failing to meet ground criteria and lack of funds resulted in relegation to the Northern Alliance.

A change in chairman, committee and management saved the club from extinction, and with the club spending 4 seasons in the Northern Alliance Premier Division, they were promoted back to the Northern League for the 2011-12 season. Whilst in the Alliance, the club won the Senior Benevolent Bowl and the Pinpoint Recruitment Cup. The club were also awarded F.A Charter Standard for the first time in their history.

The club have spent the past 3 seasons in the Northern League, in the process achieving grade G ground status, preserving the club’s position in the Northern League. This means that the club are able to compete in the F.A Vase and the Northumberland Senior Cup. With plans for a new sporting club in place for Alnwick’s junior and senior sides, the future is looking bright.

Alnwick Town Association Football Club - Honours List Aged Miners Homes Cup Winners: 1936/37 Durham Central League Cup Winners: 1964/65 North Northumberland League: 1898/99 North Northumberland Minor Cup: 1903/04 Northern Alliance Challenge Cup Winners: 1961–62, 1965–66, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71 Northern Alliance Champions: 1937/38, 1962/63, 1963/64, 1965/66, 1967/68, 1968/69, 1969/70, 1970/71, 1971/72 Northern Alliance Runners-Up: 1959–60, 1961–62, 1966–67, 1972–73, 2010–11 Northern Alliance Subsidiary Cup Winners: 1980/81 Northern League Division 2 Runners-Up: 1988/89 Northumberland Amateur Cup Winners: 1971-72 Northumberland Senior Benevolent Bowl WiNners: 1986/87, 2009/10 Northumberland Senior Cup Runners-Up: 1961/62 Pinpoint Recruitment Cup Winners: 2008/09 F.A Cup Best: 3rd Qualifying Round (1951-52, 1957-58) F.A Trophy Best: 3rd Qualifying Round (1990-91) F.A Vase Best: 2nd Round (1975-76)

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Alnwick Town Association Football Club Club Officials President The Duke of Northumberland Vice President Norman Laidler Chairman Tom McKie Vice Chairman (Development), Club Secretary & Press Officer Cyril Cox Vice Chairman (Juniors) & Charter Standard Compliance David Middleton Treasurer Stuart Cairns Assistant Secretary Bryan Ellis Reserve Team Secretary Dan Skelton First Team Manager Derek Atwell Reserve Team Manager Andrew Atkinson First Team Coach Steve Mullen Kitman Michael Kirkup Sports Therapist David Ross Groundsmen Ian Hogg & Des Lamb Caretaker Jimmy Lillico Programme / Website / Social Media Editor Michael Cook Commercial Manager Alan Lingwood Gatemen David Knapp and David Turnbull

St James’ Park, Weavers Way, Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1BG Matchday Programme Index Page 1: Club Officials and Index Page 2: Welcome Notes Page 3: Chairman’s Notes Page 4 & 5: Sponsorship Opportunities Page 6 & 7: Alnwick Town Player Profiles Page 8 & 9: Alnwick Town Fixtures, Squads and Results Page 10 & 11: Matchday Squads Page 12: Alnwick Town Player Stats Page 13: Alnwick Town Reserves Info Page 14 & 15: Opposition Info Page 16: Northern League 1st Division Info Page 17: Northern League 2nd Divison Info Page 18: A Blast From The Past Page 19: Programme Shop / Club Events Page 20: Half Time Quiz

Programme Notes - The Editor Welcome to the 2014-2015 season for our first home game against Willington.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I have to start this programme by thanking all of this season’s programme sponsors, with some returning again from last season. Thanks also to Alyn Brewis who didn’t hesitate to renew his position as the main programme sponsor.

The matchday programme finished a very respectable 16th in last season’s Northern League awards. In the national Soccer Club Swap Shop awards, we finished 2nd for the Northern League 2nd Division, and joint 49th nationally out of 976 entrants.

This season I’m really hoping for a big push towards the top 10 in the Northern League awards, and to maintain top 50 nationally. Our biggest restriction is the programme inserts being printed in black and white. Usual winners have the luxury of colour inserts. Who knows, maybe this will be our year.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There have been a number of changes over the summer so far on the playing side. Brian Brooks has of course hung up his gloves, along with Bryan Murray (who you may see in an emergency!). Some players are rumoured to have signed with other local sides. James Jackson has signed for our first opponents of the season Chester-le-Street Town, and Chris Fawcett has signed for North Shields. We wish them well (except against us) for the season.

Jon Colley has returned to the club after a season away, and Adam Shanks has returned after a brief spell here during our first season back in the Northern League. Last season’s Young Player of the Year, Gloire Mbiavanga has also returned.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Last season’s encounters with Willington brought 2 draws, 1-1 at Willington and 2-2 in the return fixture. The 2nd encounter was quite a tasty one with 3 red cards, and a late equaliser for us.

We’re all hoping for a positive start to the season. Pre-season took a while to get going, with all the goals coming in one go against Whitley Bay A in a 5-3 win.

Football is back. Ha’way Alnwick! 472 Follow Alnwick Town on Twitter, Facebook and our Website. @alnwicktownafc , www.facebook.com/alnwicktownafc and www.alnwicktownfc.co.uk

The Chairman - Tom McKie Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to St James’ Park, the home of Alnwick Town AFC since 1900.

A particularly warm welcome to today’s match officials, as well as the players, management and supporters of our opponents WILLINGTON. Here at St James’ Park, we continue to improve our facilities every year, with both the ground and clubhouse being extensively upgraded since we returned to the Northern League, gaining a Grade G status in the process.

You will soon be able to enjoy a hot drink and food in ‘The Tea Hut’. We hope to have this up and running mid August.

None of what you see today would have been possible without the continued support from all of our sponsors, in particular Kitson Windows,, MKM, Jet Wash OK, Genix Dental Care, Northumberland Floor Sanding, Mark Ryder Heating and Plumbing and Sportsworld Alnwick.

I would also like to thank all of our volunteers who work continuously throughout the year in all sorts of weather conditions. Without their commitment and effort the club would simply not survive. Also the ‘472’ who turn up home and away to support the club.

Finally a big thank you to those who have donated towards our new kit this season following a bit of a disaster! The support from the local community means a lot to the club.

Please feel free to come into the clubhouse to enjoy a beverage or two!

I hope you enjoy the match and have a safe journey home.

Tom McKie

Sponsorship Opportunities Pitchside Advertising Boards - £150 Pitchside advertising boards are in sight for all attending games for our first team and reserve sides, costing £150 per season.

Boards are 8 x 2 feet in size, giving plenty of space for your to advertise your company logo and contact details.

For more information, please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com or contact our Commercial Manager, Alan Lingwood.

Player Sponsorship - £10 For just £10 you or your business can sponsor your favourite player for the 2014/15 season.

Sponsors are shown in the Player Profiles section of the programmes, whilst also appearing on a poster in the clubhouse, and online via our Twitter and Facebook pages.

For a full list of players available to sponsor, please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com

Sponsorship Opportunities Pitch Sponsorship - £2.50 per section For just £2.50 you can sponsor a section of the St James’ Park pitch for the 2014/15 season.

Sponsors are shown in every home programme on this page, whilst also appearing on a poster in the clubhouse, and online via our Twitter and Facebook pages.

For more information please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com David Ross

Jasper

Ian Hogg

Sue Hogg Alfie Cook

Strawberry Lounge Sovereign Taxis Alnwick 01665 602 200

Copperfields

Iain Badger

THE 472 - LOUD AND PROUD CDTenerife 472

Man Utd 472

Alnwick Mags 472

Walsall 472

Alnwick Amateur Boxing Club

Alan Burn

Davidson & Son

Cyril & Cyndy Cox Steve Hall Kayden Wheatley

North East Spurs

Ryley Hogg

Sovereign Taxis Alnwick 01665 602 200

The Lunchbox

Christopher Hall

Anthony Carss Alnwick Memories supporting Alnwick Town TeamDinga Darts and Charity Cycle Team are proud to support Alnwick Town Football Club

Alnwick Town Player Profiles - 2013/2014 Season Dan Mullen Goalkeeper Aiming to retain his spot as the club number 1 following the retirement of Brian Brooks.

Tom Macpherson Defender Super Tom, last season’s Supporters’s Player of the Year winner.

Danny Lowes Defender Beard or no beard, hair or no hair?

Who knows.

Kieran Hogg Defender

Available to Sponsor

Available to Sponsor

Available to Sponsor

Sponsored by:

Player’s Player of the Year last season, Nippa will be hoping for another positive season.

Ross Straughan Defender

Sponsored by:

Big season for Ross who looks set to make the step up from reserves to 1st team.

Gloire Mbiavanga Defender Young Player of the Year is back.

Quick, attacking full back

Sponsored by: Keith & Linda Douglas

Alnwick Town Player Profiles - 2013/2014 Season Darren Riddell Midfielder Former junior Darren is back for his 1st full season with the club.

Kevin Elliott Midfielder Our midfield general is odds-on favourite to replace Muzza as ‘Bad Boy’

Tony Brown Midfielder Leading goalscorer for the last 2 years, we’re hoping for more of the same from Tony.

Stephen Hogg Forward Hoggy just keeps on coming back for more.

Lays a canny carpet as well.

Jon Colley Forward Jonny Colley, hat-trick hero in our Great Escape season. More of the same please.

Keith Douglas Forward First full season for our experienced centre forward. Took a while to get him home!

Available to Sponsor

Sponsored by: Peter Roper

Sponsored by: Steve Hall

Sponsored by: The Tea Hut

Sponsored by: Alnwick Memories

Sponsored by: Alan Burn

Alnwick Town Fixtures, Squads and Results 2014/15

Opponents

Score

CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN

2-2

09/08

A

12/08

H

WILINGTON

16/08

A

ESH WINNING

19/08

A

DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC

23/08

H

WASHINGTON

25/08

A

HEATON STANNINGTON

30/08

H

BILLINGHAM TOWN

02/09

H

HEBBURN TOWN

06/09

H

SEAHAM RED STAR

09/09

A

THORNABY

13/09

A

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS

16/09

H

TEAM NORTHUMBRIA

27/09

H

RYHOPE COLLIERY WELFARE

04/10

H

PICKERING TOWN (FAV 2QR)

11/10

A

BIRTLEY TOWN

18/10

H

RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION

25/10

A

STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB

01/11

H

SOUTH SHIELDS

08/11

A

NORTHALLERTON TOWN

15/11

H

TOW LAW TOWN

22/11

A

BRANDON UNITED

29/11

H

ESH WINNING

06/12

A

WILLINGTON

13/12

H

DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC

20/12

A

HEBBURN TOWN

27/12

H

HEATON STANNINGTON

03/01

A

BILLINGHAM TOWN

10/01

H

CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN

17/01

A

WASHINGTON

24/01

H

THORNABY

31/01

A

TEAM NORTHUMBRIA

07/02

A

SEAHAM RED STAR

14/02

H

NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS

21/02

A

RYHOPE COLLIERY WELFARE

28/02

A

WHICKHAM

07/03

H

BIRTLEY TOWN

14/03

A

RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION

21/03

H

STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB

28/03

A

SOUTH SHIELDS

04/04

H

NORTHALLERTON TOWN

11/04

A

TOW LAW TOWN

18/04

H

BRANDON UNITED

TBC

H

WHICKHAM

TBC

A

JARROW ROOFING BCA (LC1R)

Att

1

2

3

4

5

6

MULLEN D

MBIAVANGA G

HOGG K

LOWES D

MACPHERSON T

ELLIOTT K

Key: (Y) = Yellow Card, (R) = Red Card, (#) = Substitute on for, # = Number of goals scored, FAV = F.A Vase, NSC = Northumberland Senior Cup, EAMC = Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup, LC = League Cup. 7

8

9

10

11

12

DOUGLAS K

BROWN T 1

SHANKS A 1

MCCLELLAND B

COLLEY J

HOGG S (10) (Y)

13 / 17

14

15

16

STRAUGHAN R (11)

ATWELL D

ROBERTSON B

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Please keep an eye out on our Twitter and Facebook pages for more information.

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Ebac Northern League Divison 2 Alnwick Town v Willington Alnwick Town AFC Squad Tony Brown

Brad McClelland

Jon Colley

Daniel Mullen

Kenny Collins

Darren Riddell

Keith Douglas

Brett Robertson

Lee Dundas

Dominic Schiavetta

Kevin Elliott

Adam Shanks

Kieran Hogg

Sean Straker

Stephen Hogg

Ross Straughan

Danny Lowes

Lee Waugh

Jake Lowes

Anthony Woodhouse

Tom Macpherson Gloire Mbiavanga Colours

Black and White Stripes

Black Shorts

Black Socks

Manager

Coach

Sports Therapist

Derek Atwell

Steve Mullen

David Ross

Tuesday 12th August 2014 - 19:45 KO Referee: M Carr Assistants: D Thompson & K Scoffham Willington AFC Squad

Colours

Jonathan Baines

Sam Joyce

Aydan Bowers

Tom Lazonby

Jake Cairns

Daniel Lee

Anthony Chapman

Reece Marshall

Adam Comby

Declan Middleton

Joanthan Dunn

Lewis Milner

Michael Gibson

Matthew Mounter

Aidan Gill

Jack Patton

Aidan Goodey

Matthew Price

Dean Hansom

Stephen Robinson

Michael Hillary

James Seymour

Stephen Howe

Callum Sweeney

Blue and White Stripes

Manager Robert Lee

Blue Shorts

Coach

Blue Socks

Physio

Alnwick Town Player Stats L Atwell, Derek

LS

C

CS

T

S

0

2

128

0

35

1

44

11

15

2

3

4

22

1

8

5

2 14

LG CG TG

Y

0

Brown, Tony

114

Colley, Jon

40

10

Collins,Kenny

3

2

Douglas, Keith

22

1

Dundas, Lee

7

4

1

Elliott, Kevin

36

4

6

42

4

1

1

9

Hogg, Kieran

87

7

8

95

7

3

3

14

Hogg, Stephen

11

4

1

1

12

5

4

4

4

Lowes, Danny

65

15

6

1

71

16

3

3

4

Lowes, Jake

20

12

4

1

24

13

1

1

4

MacPherson, Tom

113

1

13

126

1

7

9

11

Mbiavanga, Gloire

15

15

0

0

McClelland, Brad

2

2

0

0

Mullen, Daniel

38

43

0

0

1

Murray, Bryan

105

117

4

34

4

1

5 3

12

1

Own Goals Riddell, Darren

4

Schiavetta, Dominic

3

Shanks, Adam

6

Straughan, Ross

1

Waugh, Lee

6

5

10

2

R

4

12

39

5

15

4

0

1

12

3

0

2

6

2

8

3

2

5

4

0

2

2

3

5

1

1

6

0

4

4

1

12

0

6

0

0

Stats show player stats for Alnwick Town since our return to the Northern League, only for those players that are signed on for the current season.

L = League Appearance, LS = League Substitute Appearance, ULS = Unused League Substitute, C = Cup Appearance, CS = Cup Substitute Appearance, UCS = Unused Cup Substitute, T = Total Appearances, TS = Total Substitute Appearances, LG = League Goals, CG = Cup Goals, TG = Total Goals, Y = Yellow Cards, R = Red Cards.

1

1

2

Alnwick Town Reserves Fixtures HOME

AWAY

DATE

Alnwick Town Reserves

Forest Hall

09-08-2014

Alnwick Town Reserves

Seaton Burn

13-08-2014

Lindisfarne Custom Planet

Alnwick Town Reserves

16-08-2014

Cramlington United

Alnwick Town Reserves

20-08-2014

Gateshead Leam Rangers

Alnwick Town Reserves

23-08-2014

Alnwick Town Reserves

Shilbottle Colliery Welfare

27-08-2014

Swallwell

Alnwick Town Reserves

30-08-2014

Alnwick Town Reserves

Whitburn Athletic

13-09-2014

West Allotment Celtic A

Alnwick Town Reserves

27-09-2014

Whitburn Athletic

Alnwick Town Reserves

20-09-2014

Wideopen And District

Alnwick Town Reserves

06-09-2014

Tonight’s Opponents… Willington The club was established in 1906 and joined the Northern League in 1911. They finished as runners-up in their second season, and won the league in 1913–14. In 1925–26 they won the league again, and in 1927–28 they reached the semi-final of the FA Amateur Cup, losing 2–1 to Cockfield in a replay. They won a third Northern League title in 1929–30, and in 1938–39 they reached the final of the Amateur Cup, losing 3–0 to Bishop Auckland at Roker Park, Sunderland.

They resigned from the Northern League on 20 March 1940, but rejoined at the end of World War II. In 1945–46 they reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time, but lost to Bishop Auckland. In 1949–50 they reached the first round again, losing to Horden Colliery Welfare in a replay. They also reached the final of the Amateur Cup for a second time, this time defeating Bishop Auckland 4–0 at Wembley Stadium before a crowd of 88,000. The following season they entered the FA Cup in the first round, but lost 3–0 to Rochdale. During this period the club finished in the top nine in every season until 1960, but thereafter saw a gradual decline, although they reached the first round of the FA Cup again in 1973–74, losing 6–1 to Blackburn Rovers in a replay.

In 1982 the league added a second division, and after finishing bottom of Division One in 1982–83, Willington were relegated to Division Two. The club struggled in the second tier, finishing bottom of the league in 1983–84 and 1991–92, and only finishing in the top ten five times in twenty-two seasons. After finishing bottom again in 2005–06 they were relegated to the Wearside League. They continued to struggle, finishing second from bottom in their first two seasons in the league, and then bottom in 2008–09 and 2009–10.

Their traditional local rivals are Crook Town. The club has had a number of famous managers including Malcolm Allison and Alan Durban in 1984 and also Eddie Kyle, Alan Murray and Stan Cummins. The current manager is Robert Lee. Honours F.A Amateur Cup Winners: 1949/50 Northern League Champions: 1913/14, 1925/26, 1929/30 Northern League (League Cup) Winners: 1956/57, 1974/75 Wearside League Champions: 2012/13

Tonight’s Opponents… Willington

Willington v Alnwick Town 06/11/1986 Matchday Programme

Willington v Alnwick Town 07/10/1989 Matchday Programme

Final Table 2013/2014

Ebac Northern League Division 1 Pos

Team

P

W

D

L

F

A

GD

Pts

1

Spennymoor Town (C)

44

30

10

4

117

38

79

100

2

Celtic Nation FC

44

28

11

5

107

41

66

95

3

Shildon

44

27

10

7

109

45

64

91

4

Guisborough Town

44

26

7

11

100

61

39

85

5

West Auckland Town

44

23

15

6

86

58

28

84

6

Ashington

44

24

5

15

94

60

34

77

7

Dunston UTS

44

20

13

11

84

55

29

73

8

Bishop Auckland

44

18

14

12

82

54

28

68

9

Durham City

44

18

14

12

85

59

26

68

10

Whitley Bay

44

21

4

19

92

73

19

67

11

Consett

44

19

9

16

110

83

27

66

12

Billingham Synthonia

44

20

5

19

86

83

3

65

13

Penrith

44

17

10

17

90

88

2

61

14

Newcastle Benfield

44

14

14

16

85

59

26

56

15

Crook Town

44

16

8

20

90

111

-21

56

16

Marske United

44

14

10

20

64

88

-24

52

17

Morpeth Town

44

13

10

21

73

78

-5

49

18

Newton Aycliffe

44

14

7

23

80

106

-26

49

19

Sunderland RCA

44

12

8

24

57

93

-36

44

20

Bedlington Terriers

44

11

10

23

52

99

-47

43

21

Team Northumbria (R)

44

10

7

27

60

109

-49

37

22

Hebburn Town (R)

44

4

7

33

43

124

-81

19

23

Billingham Town (R)

44

2

2

40

26

207

-181

8

Results

Fixtures

Saturday 9th August 2014 Ashington 2-2 Jarrow Roofing BCA Celtic Nation 0-1 Bishop Auckland Dunston UTS 1-3 Marske United Durham City 3-1 Sunderland RCA Guisborough Town 0-0 Bedlington Terriers Morpeth Town 2-2 Newcastle Benfield Newton Aycliffe 0-4 West Auckland Town North Shields 1-1 Crook Town Penrith 0-3 West Allotment Celtic Shildon 4-0 Billingham Synthonia Whitley Bay 2-2 Consett

Tuesday 12th August 2014 Dunston UTS v Shildon Jarrow Roofing BCA v Durham City Marske United v Penrith Sunderland RCA v West Allotment Celtic West Auckland Town v Bishop Auckland Wednesday 13th August 2014 Bedlington Terriers v Whitley Bay Billingham Synthonia v Consett Crook Town v Newton Aycliffe Guisborough Town v North Shields Morpeth Town v Ashington Newcastle Benfield v Celtic Nation

Final Table 2013/2014

Ebac Northern League Division 2 Pos

Team

P

W

D

L

F

A

GD

Pts

1

North Shields (C)

42

31

7

4

141

33

108

100

2

West Allotment Celtic (P)

42

27

9

6

96

58

38

90

3

Jarrow Roofing BCA (P)

42

26

8

8

118

63

55

86

4

Seaham Red Star

42

27

7

8

99

45

54

85*

5

Heaton Stannington

42

25

6

11

88

59

29

81

6

Norton & Stockton Ancients

42

20

9

13

83

66

17

69

7

Northallerton Town

42

19

9

14

84

67

17

66

8

Whickham

42

19

7

16

86

63

23

64

9

Washington

42

19

5

18

92

98

-6

62

10

Tow Law Town

42

17

8

17

91

82

9

59

11

Chester-Le-Street

42

15

13

14

66

72

-6

58

12

Darlington RA

42

15

11

16

81

76

5

56

13

Birtley Town

42

16

8

18

64

74

-10

56

14

Thornaby

42

16

6

20

85

84

1

54

15

Willington

42

14

8

20

64

86

-22

50

16

Whitehaven (R)

42

14

7

21

69

94

-25

49

17

South Shields

42

11

15

16

62

88

-26

48

18

Alnwick Town

42

10

9

23

65

99

-34

39

19

Brandon United

42

9

7

26

61

101

-40

34

20

Stokesley Sports Club

42

8

9

25

61

99

-38

33

21

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion

42

7

7

28

45

106

-61

28

22

Esh Winning

42

8

3

31

50

138

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Results

Fixtures

Friday 8th August 2014 Hebburn Town 3-1 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion

Tuesday 12th August 2014 Alnwick Town v Willington Chester-le-Street v Washington Ryhope CW v South Shields Ryton & Crawcrook Albion v Tow Law Town Seaham Red Star v Hebburn Town Thornaby v Billingham Town Whickham v Esh Winning

Saturday 9th August 2014 Billingham Town 1-1 Ryhope CW Birtley Town 1-3 Thornaby Brandon United 1-1 Tow Law Town Chester-le-Street 2-2 Alnwick Town Darlington RA 2-5 Stokesley Sports Club Esh Winning 0-10 Northallerton Town Heaton Stannington 0-1 Seaham Red Star Team Northumbria 3-0 Whickham Washington 2-2 Norton & Stockton Ancients Willington 2-1 South Shields

Wednesday 13th August 2014 Birtley Town v Brandon United Norton & Stockton Ancients v Darlington RA Stokesley Sports Club v Northallerton Town

A Blast From The Past Alnwick Town 3-0 Willington - Report courtesy of the Northumberland Gazette AFTER the fiasco of Thursday evening when South Shields only turned up with six players, forcing a cancellation just before kick-off, Alnwick faced relegated Willington in their last game of the season. The visitors at least fulfilled their obligation to play the fixture and did so with pride and passion.

Alnwick started off lively, Ryan Copeland seizing on a loose ball to play in James Swordy, but the striker's shot was saved comfortably by visiting keeper Sawyer. Paul Laing met a cross from Swordy and he again shot straight at the keeper. With only five minutes played, Alnwick lost James Jeffrey because of a hamstring injury and he was replaced by Richard Kirby.

The visitors first effort on goal came with ten minutes played, a shot by Seymour being blocked by Jason Belisle. A minute later a long ball played out of defence by Burn found Sean Joseph whose chip shot almost beat Belisle in Alnwick's goal.

In the next minute Alnwick took the lead. Neil Catlow found Richard Kirby inside the visitors' box. His shot hit goalkeeper Sawyer and the rebound came straight back at Kirby and into the net.

The visitors' next effort came courtesy of a free kick, Michael Joseph driving in a shot from 25 yards straight through to Wayne Belisle, who saved well. James Swordy then headed wide, before he had a good shot saved by Sawyer. At the other end, Sean Joseph was unlucky with a beautifully curled shot which, but for a slight deflection off a defender, was heading for the top corner of the net.

On 25 minutes a scramble in the Alnwick penalty area resulted in Jason Belisle blocking two shots, one from Watkins, the other from Seymour before Watkins blasted the ball over the bar. Alnwick doubled their lead after 26 minutes when Gary Patterson laid off a good ball for James Swordy who drove his shot beyond the reach of Sawyer.

The main danger man for Willington was Sean Joseph, and again another a good effort fell his way inside the box, but his lob cleared both Wayne Belisle and the crossbar.

Paul Laing was unlucky not to score Alnwick's third when his shot hit the post and Raper cleared the rebound.

At the start of the second half Alnwick brought on Ashley Mallaburn to replace Peter Saunders who suffered a calf injury in the first period. Within a minute, Alnwick created a good opening, a long kick from keeper Belisle being flicked on by Mallaburn to strike partner Swordy, but he pulled his effort wide.

Willington captain Watkins had his shot saved comfortably before good link-up play by Tenby and Sean Joseph sent in Seymour. Belisle reacted quickly from his goal line and was able to avert the danger.

Alnwick scored their third on 57 minutes, Mallaburn finding Catlow whose shot was blocked. The rebound fell to Swordy, who promptly despatched the ball into the far corner of the net for his second goal of the night. A fourth goal for Alnwick by Mallaburn was disallowed by referee Mr Sharp, presumably for pushing.

A good team effort from Alnwick, and a spirited performance from Willington.

Starting Lineup: W Belisle, B Murray, N Catlow, P Laing, P Saunders, J Belisle (Capt), J Jeffrey, G Patterson, R Copeland, J Swordy, P Yeadon.

Subs: A Mallaburn, R Kirby.

Match sponsor: G and R Mallaburn Developments.

Match refreshments sponsor: The Farm Bakery.

Fred Olsen Cruises Man-of-the-Match: B Murray.

Programme Shop / Club Events Alnwick Town Programme Shop We now have our very own programme shop in the clubhouse.

We had a large collection of Newcastle United and Sunderland programme for sale, as well football league, non league and miscellaneous football items.

All programmes are priced at just 50p each, real value for money.

Donations are gratefully accepted. Please leave any donated programmes at the bar.

Alnwick Town Football Club are now holding a Bingo Night every Monday night in the clubhouse.

Eyes Down at 7:30pm, we hope to see you there.

Season Tickets are still available for the 2014/15 season.

Adults ÂŁ50, Concessions ÂŁ25.

E-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com or ask at the Gate/Clubhouse for info

? HALF TIME QUIZ ?

Which team do the players have in common?

Next Home Fixture

Washington Saturday 23rd august 2014 - 3pm ko

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