Banbury United v South Shields

BANBURY UNITED V SOUTH SHIELDS

TUESDAY 26 T h MARC h 2024 | K.O 7.45p M

VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH

BANBURY PLANT HIRE COMMUNITY STADIUM hOME OF ThE pURITANS, YOUR COMMUNITY OWNED FOOTBALL CLUB

Good evening all and a warm welcome to South Shields FC. I would like to extend a welcome to their directors, players, management and supporters to the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium after a long journey from the North East of the country for a midweek fixture! A consequence of our large number of postponed games!

The results have just not come and we certainly find ourselves in a relegation fight, with every remaining match becoming more important than the previous if we have suffered a defeat. Our manager, Kevin Wilson, has attempted to bring in new faces and the introduction of Ben Beresford and Christie Ward on Saturday at Curzon Ashton certainly gave us added boost. But we fell behind early on in the game, once again, and you could see the confidence drain especially after the home team went 2-0 up, minutes later. We had our moments, good to see Beresford get off the mark with a well taken goal, but all in all, we were well beaten by the hosts.

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Undoubtedly, this season has brought us many financial challenges, with the postponed matches and dreadful flooding problems and our ground issues. Negotiations with our landlord for a move continue to be incredibly testing, and the team’s form has clearly been a struggle. But we must hope that whilst we are still in with a chance of survival we get behind everyone involved with the club – players, management and our wonderful band of volunteers – to give a final push of commitment, effort and support, which is the least we can all ask to help rise above the frustrations and difficulties we all feel.

In finishing, I would like to thank the band of travelling supporters who got behind the team at Curzon Ashton and a special mention to the trustees of The Spencer Villa Fund for the financial support they have given in getting Ben Beresford across the line on loan from Birmingham City FC.

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FROM THE DUGOUT Wilson Writes

Good evening and welcome to the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium for this evening’s National League North fixture.

A warm welcome to the management team, staff, players, officials and supporters of South Shields who have made the long trip south. We hope you enjoy your visit and have a safe journey home after the match.

Games are coming thick and fast over the Easter period. We get a chance to change our run of results against one of the full-time and best footballing teams in the National League North but we’ll need to be at our best.

We need to stay positive. With eight games to go, we need a big effort from everyone to stick together: staff, players and supporters. It was always going

to be difficult from the start of the season for whoever was in charge and now it is more important to grind out results and be as hard to beat as ever going into the final stretch.

I believe we are not far away from turning the corner but goals change games and we need to get that first goal.

Thanks to the players for all the hard work they’ve put in since my return as manager, it's been really appreciated by me, and we maybe have not got our just rewards for their efforts.

A warm welcome to our new players. Charlie Wise doesn’t need an introduction to you fans, a player who wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s a big character who is strong in both boxes and Banbury through and through but unfortunately, he sustained

a nasty injury on his debut at Scunthorpe. He is a big miss and I wish him a speedy recovery.

Ben Beresford from Birmingham City is someone I’ve been chasing for a long while, a player who can hold the ball and can score goals.

Christie Ward from Wycombe Wanderers is an all-action, box-to-box player who can play through the lines, and Nathan Opoku is a young forward who was at West Ham United and Bournemouth pre-COVID, which curtailed his promising career.

We’re working hard on and off the field to improve our squad. Keep up the support, it's appreciated!

Enjoy the game.

The Gaffer

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BANBURY UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

is a Community Benefit Society registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Reg Number 7135, as Banbury United Community Football Club Ltd.

MANAGEMENT BOARD: Ronnie Johnson (Chairman), Natalie Brown, Lisa Dixon, Ryan Duggleby, Claire Dumbreck, Terry Thomson.

FOOTBALL SECRETARY: Barry Worsley.

FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT: MANAGER: Kevin Wilson.

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SOUTH SHIELDS PLAYER PROFILES

KylE SEymoUr

GoAlKEEpEr:

Came through the Mariners’ Academy and also represents Tow Law Town in the Northern League on a dual-registration basis. His agility and ability with the ball at his feet are particularly noted.

mylES BonEy

GoAlKEEpEr:

Dependable between the sticks since his initial loan arrival from Blackpool in 2019. An outstanding shot-stopper and among the longestserving members of the squad.

AlfiE mArrioTT

DEfEnDEr:

A powerful defender who progressed through the club’s Academy. Made his first-team debut during the 2022-23 season.

GAry liDDlE

DEfEnDEr:

A Rolls-Royce of a defender who has brought a wealth of experience to 1st Cloud Arena following his arrival in the summer of 2022. Most of his playing career has been spent in the Football League with clubs including Hartlepool United, Notts County and Bradford City.

Tom BroADBEnT

DEfEnDEr:

Became a cult hero at South Shields playing a key role in the club’s promotion to Vanarama National League North. Known affectionately as ‘Sir Tom’, has represented Bristol Rovers and Swindon Town.

Dillon morSE

DEfEnDEr:

Chose to follow Lee Picton to South Shields in the summer of 2016 after making the move from Blyth Spartans. Was a youngster with Carlisle United and has also played for Benfield and Gateshead. Has over 200 appearances to his name for the club.

BlAir ADAmS

DEfEnDEr:

Led his hometown club to promotion to tier six as Northern Premier League champions in 2022/23, five years on from his arrival. The left-back brings a wealth of experience to the squad from his spells with Sunderland, Coventry City and Notts County.

JAmES

mcGEorGE

miDfiElD:

Action from the South Shields

A SSFC Academy graduate who earned his first full-time contract in the summer of 2023 after a superb season at youth level. Able to play out wide or behind the front-line.

JED ABBEy

miDfiElD:

Tall and talented midfielder who moved to the Mariners from Alvechurch in August 2023. Netherlands-born player who came through the Academy ranks at Wolverhampton Wanderers before gaining first-team experience with AFC Telford and Stafford Rangers.

cJ clArKE

miDfiElD:

A Derby County Academy graduate who signed for the Mariners in August 2023. Offers versatility in midfield.

michAEl WooDS

miDfiElD:

Joined the Mariners from York City. Former Leeds United and Chelsea Academy player and best known for a spell with Hartlepool United.

mArTin SmiTh

miDfiElD:

Former Sunderland, Kilmarnock, Salford City and Hartlepool United midfielder who signed for Shields in the summer of 2022. An all-rounder who has played at the highest level in Northern Ireland with Coleraine.

mAcKEnziE hEAnEy

miDfiElD:

Attacking midfielder who kicked off a summer of transfer activity in 2022 by becoming the club’s first signing. Helped Buxton win the title in 2021/22 and has previously played for York City, Whitby Town and Newcastle United.

roBErT BriGGS

miDfiElD:

In his second spell, having started his Northern League career with Shields as a teenager and

representing the club more than 350 times. Also played for Gateshead, Blyth Spartans, Sunderland RCA, Shildon, West Auckland Town and Spennymoor Town.

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BlAcKETT forWArD:

A proven goal-scorer at Vanarama National League North level who signed from Spennymoor in the summer of 2023. Blessed with a poacher’s instinct and hard-working attitude, has scored goals regularly at this level for Gateshead, Blyth Spartans and Spennymoor.

lUKE JAmES

forWArD:

Capable of playing through the centre or out wide. Remains the youngest player to score a league goal for Hartlepool United, and counts Peterborough United, Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers among his former clubs.

AAron mArTin

forWArD:

Powerful striker who joined the Mariners from Gateshead in August 2023. Spent time in the youth set-ups of Sheffield United and Barnsley before building his senior career in non-league football. Also played for Guiseley and Harrogate Town.

JoAo GomES

forWArD:

A graduate of the club’s Academy and one of the club’s brightest talents. Able to play in the No.10 position or out wide.

Shields game earlier this season

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I don’t really have favourites. I can listen to anything and know the words.

is for universe - If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go and why?

Bora Bora, it's somewhere where you can be at total peace and rest.

is for regret - What's your biggest regret?

Nothing, I believe everything happens for a reason I don’t have a set pre-match meal, it’s whatever I fancy in the morning.

is for youth - What was your first youth football team?

14th October 1998.

My children, Oscar & Daisy.

There's no set pre-match meal –just whatever takes Caitlin's fancy in the morning!

I played for Banbury Irish Boys team.

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I’m a very open book, no random facts.

Tis for toy - What was your favourite toy growing up?

Dis for dinner party - If you could invite three people to a dinner party dead or alive who would they be?

My great grandma, my great grandad and my uncle who have all passed away. It would give me the chance to have one final meal with them.

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Our Saturday sports coverage starts at noon, before we hand over to our commentary team –headed by Dave England – at 14:30 (although this is subject to change if a kick-off isn’t

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The only previous meeting between the sides was the league game at South Shields earlier this season, played on the first Saturday in September.

The only previous meeting between the sides was the league game at South Shields earlier this season, played on the first Saturday in September.

In front of an impressive crowd of 2,028, South Shields took the lead in the 10th minute when John Lufudu was allowed all the time in the world to accurately pick out Jordy Mongoy at the far post for a powerful free header back into the top corner from a couple of yards, a classic striker’s goal. Then, just three minutes later it was 2-0, Paul Blackett blasting the ball home from 16 yards with

an unstoppable effort that left United goalkeeper Jack Harding groping at thin air.

In the 37th minute Harding made a great save from a ‘one-on-one’ with Blackett but South Shields soon added to their tally when, in the 42nd minute, Aaron Martin was allowed to waltz through a static United midfield and defence to score a solo goal. South Shields took their foot off the pedal in the second half but added a fourth goal in the 90th minute through substitute Luke James to make the final score 4-0.

Jack Harding makes a save against South Shields earlier in the season

ALL OUR YESTERDAYS

40 YEARS AGO

Tuesday 20th March 1984 and Banbury United were outplayed for long periods by Bromsgrove Rovers in a Southern League Midland Division game at the Victoria Ground.

The home side were in front in the 7th minute when goalkeeper Neil Hurst missed his intended punch and the ball fell nicely to Shaun O’Meara who tucked away the unexpected chance. Banbury were indebted to some good goalkeeping from Hurst, as he made up for his early error, and some wayward finishing for keeping the half time score to just 1-0.

Banbury started the second half better and equalised after ten minutes when Mark Boyland collected a long clearance just inside the Bromsgrove half and advanced to the edge of the penalty area and powered a superb shot into the roof of the net. Banbury’s joy was short-lived though as just one minute later Melvin Langford restored the lead for Bromsgrove. Bromsgrove’s third goal after 70 minutes, a second from Langford, removed any hope of Banbury gaining a shock draw and as the home side cruised home, John Wainwright tucked away the fourth in the 85th minute to make it 4-1.

Banbury United: Neil Hurst, John Baker, Dave Woodland, Cliff Cousins (Russell Davies), Ian Bowyer, Bob Stockley, Mike McFarlane, Dave Bristow, Mark Boyland, Richard Turvey, Martin Shaw.

65 YEARS AGO

Saturday 21st March 1959 and Banbury Spencer beat an Aston Villa “A” side 1-0 away in a Birmingham League game.

Both sides played attractive football throughout the game though it was Spencer who took the lead after 20 minutes of the first half when a superb pass from Ron Eele to Trevor Thomas saw him run on to beat the advancing Bill Beaton in the Villa goal. It was all Villa at the start of the second half and Bill Harris and Johnny Crichton were at their best as the Spencer defence kept out the home side. Banbury though always looked dangerous on the breakaway and Alan Cox and Eele both had chances to extend Spencer’s lead. However, with both sides, despite the attractive football played, being unable to find the back of the net in the second half, the game finished 1-0 to Spencer.

Banbury Spencer: Bill Townsend, Alan Bury, Albert Ashcroft, Johnny Crichton, Bill Harris, Joey Wilson, Ron Eele. Tommy McGarrity, Alan Cox, Trevor Thomas, Bernard Brock.

90 YEARS AGO

Banbury Spencer outplayed their opponents Shenington in a Banbury Junior League Section C game on Saturday 24th March 1934. The game played at Spencer’s Middleton Road ground finished 8-0.

Norman Walls scored four goals in the first half and there were further goals in this period from W. Gallacher and Geoff Carter. Bob Kinder and Cyril Windrow scored in the second half, the latter scoring the best goal of the game when he received a pass from Carter who had tricked four opponents. Windrow then beat the remaining back and gave the Shenington goalkeeper Hawtin no chance with a terrific shot. Spencer were now in third place in the table just a point behind both Grimsbury and Mollington but with a game in hand on Grimsbury and a visit to Mollington still to come the Championship was in their own hands.

Banbury Spencer: Tom Penrice, Dick Varney, Dick Manning, Jack Ballinger, Eric Lowe, Mervyn Laver, Geoff Carter, Norman Walls, Cyril Windrow, Bob Kinder and W. Gallacher.

Friday 26th March 1937

and Banbury Spencer won 2-0 at home to a Birmingham City “A” side in a Birmingham Combination game, Dick Pike and Reg Wallis scoring the goals.

Saturday 26th March 1955

and Banbury Spencer were at home to Symingtons of Market Harborough in a Birmingham League game, winning 5-1 with Colin Whetton, Mick Jenkins and Jimmy Bradley (3) scoring the goals for the Gay Puritans.

Saturday 26th March 1977

and Banbury United beat Merthyr Tydfil 2-1 at the Spencer Stadium in a Southern League First Division North game. Dave Matthews scored both the United goals.

Saturday 26th March 1988

and Banbury United drew 1-1 at home to Gloucester City in a Southern League Midland Division game, Tommy Pearson scoring for United.

Saturday 26th March 1994

and Banbury United beat Cinderford Town 2-0 at the Spencer Stadium in an Hellenic League Premier Division game, John Evans and Gary Wanless scoring the goals.

Saturday 26th March 2005

and Banbury United won 1-0 away to Rugby United in a Southern League Premier Division game, Howard Forinton scoring the goal.

Saturday 26th March 2011

and Banbury United won 2-0 at home to Bedford Town in a Southern League Premier Division game. David Stone scored both the goals.

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1. South Shields is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear. It is situated at the south of the River Tyne and is the fourth largest settlement in Tyne and Wear; after Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Gateshead.

2. The current town was founded in 1245 and developed as a fishing port. The name

The area markets itself as Catherine Cookson Country, a British writer in the top 20 of the most widely read British novelists

South Shields developed from the 'Schele' or 'Shield', which was a small dwelling used by fishermen.

3. As well as being the oldest and largest town in South Tyneside, South Shields is also one of the region's most popular seaside resorts. The area markets itself as Catherine Cookson Country, which attracts many visitors.

4. The National Trust-owned Souter Lighthouse on the Leas cliff tops was the first lighthouse in the world designed and built to be powered by electricity. It was opened in 1871, decommissioned in 1988, and acquired by the National Trust, who opened it to the public in 1990.

5. Zeppelin airships attacked the town in World War I, and Nazi air raids caused damage and death in World War II.

6. It has six miles of coastline and three miles of river frontage, dominated by the massive piers at the mouth of the Tyne.

7. In 1977, American boxer Muhammed Ali visited the Al-Ahzar Mosque in Laygate and had his marriage blessed.

8. South Shields is the home to the Barbour headquarters, warehouse and factory.

9. People from South Shields are sometimes referred to as Sandancers. This is a colloquial term presumed to originate from the town's beach and history.

10. Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall of Little Mix fame come from South Shields.

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BAnBUry UniTED v hErEforD

friday 29th march 2024 K.o. 3.00pm

Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium

From one playoff chaser tonight against South Shields to another on Friday with Hereford making the trip to the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium. Hereford’s form of late has been indifferent seeing the Bulls slip to 10th place, however, they remain just 2 points off of the playoff places. Hereford’s visit to the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium will see a familiar face return in Alex Babos, who was a key part of our promotion winning side and very much a fans favourite. However, the Bulls will be without Tope Obadeyi who is unable to play as he is currently on loan at Hereford from the Puritans.

Ticket prices

This game is All TicKET with tickets only available online to people with existing accounts created prior to the 6th march.

no TicKETS Will BE AvAilABlE AT ThE TUrnSTilES on ThE DAy of ThE GAmE.

Tonight’s match is the last opportunity Banbury fans will have to buy their tickets in person. please visit the club shop to pay by cash or card.

price category

Adult

Over 65s

Student

Under 11

£15

£11

£5

£2

Following a ballot of club members it has been agreed to increase the allocation for Hereford supporters and they will be provided access to the full length of the Townend and all of the seats in the John Nicholls stand. Banbury supporters wishing to sit, can use The New Foscote Hospital stand. We

are expecting a large attendance at this game, which will also see a reunion of some of our past players, therefore it is advisable to arrive early and take advantage of the hospitality in the club house.

BiShop’S STorTforD v BAnBUry UniTED monday 1st April 2024 K.o. 3.00pm

The ProKit UK Stadium, Dunmow Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5RG

Bishop’s Stortford have struggled on their return to the National League North picking up just 17 points from the 39 games they have played however they have enjoyed some highs during their return to the National League North picking up 3 points against high flying Chester on the opening day and doing the double over Darlington along with a good FA Trophy run that saw Stortford dispatch National League Aldershot by 6 goals to 1. United will be desperate to get back to winning ways in Hertfordshire against the already relegated Stortford as they look to finish the season strongly.

Ticket prices

price category

Adult £15

Concessions

Travel

There will be a coach running to this game leaving from the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium at 10.30am. This will cost members £20 and Non members £25

For those travelling by car, parking is available on site at a cost of £3 per car however it is advised that any fans wishing to use this car park arrive early as it does quickly fill up.

For those travelling by train, Bishop’s Stortford is served by trains from London Liverpool Street however the station is around 2 miles from the ground. Supporters can take the 315 or 324 bus from the station which will drop you off an 8-minute walk from the ground.

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handy metal noggin for quick and easy xing of pipes in oor joists or tting electrical

Britclips® RSWB is the perfect solution! Fast, convenient, cost effective and time saving! Worth keeping a box or two in your van!

BANBURY UNITED

Kevin WILSON MANAGER

SOUTH SHIELDS

MANAGER

Elliott D ICKMAN

la S t S i X for M guid E (l E agu E ga MES)

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Up to and including results on Saturday 24th March 2024.

Large number shows the position in the 'Form Guide' table based on the last six games.

Jack H ARDING (GK) 1

Jack T OMPKINS 2

Jack D AVIES 3

Christie W ARD 4

Luca W OODHOUSE 5

Tai F LEMING 6

Aidan Elliott-Wh EE l E r 7

Lawson D’A TH 8

Ken C HARLES 9

Criag H EWITT 10

Nathaniel O POKU 11

Lewis D ARLINGTON 12

pa S ULAY N JIE 14

Ben B ERESFORD 15

Ricky J OHNSON 16

Zach S COTT 17

Hamilton B UNGA 18

Dineen h ollifi E ld-M EE gan 19

Charlie W ISE 20

Lewis M IDDLETON 21

Manny M AJA 32

Rudi P ACHE 41

TODAY'S

Jack B LO x HAM

Harry P

ASSISTANT REFEREE

Stuart L ATHAN

1 Myles B ONEY (GK)

3 Blair A DAMS

4 Gary L IDDLE

5 Dillon M ORSE

6 Martin S MITH

7 Mackenzie H EANEY

8 Rob B RIGGS

9 paul B LACKETT

10 Michael W OODS

11 Luke J AMES

12 Callum D OBSON

17 Will J ENKINS

18 Joao G OMES

19 Sam H ODGSON

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23

Alfie M ARRIOTT

Aaron M ARTIN

25 Jed A BBEY

27 Courtney C LARKE

33 Tom B ROADBENT

34 James S LOAN

35

Dylan S TEPHENSON

UPCOMING AT THE BANBURY PLANT HIRE STADIUM

Banbury United v Hereford United.

Friday 29th March 2024 • 3.00pm vanarama National League North

Banbury United v King’s Lynn

Saturday 6th April 2024 • K.O. 3.00pm vanarama National League North