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Welcome to DURHAM CITY AFC First of all I would just like to welcome everyone here to Hall Lane Willington our new home for the coming season and todays opponents Willington. 5
A warm welcome to all officials players and supporters from Willington we hope you enjoy your visit here today and have a very safe journey home although I expect not to far. 10
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Due to our printer going on holiday I have done todays programme earlier than normal . Today I am hoping for a decent crowd and expect a hard local derby game which will be enjoyed by all . Since coming to Willington we have made some good friends of the field and I thank you all but on the field we would like 3 points . I have known Richard for some years now thats the chairman of Willington and has become a good friend but today I would like him to buy my pint in the bar and not the other way round .
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Willington is a great old fashioned club but since Richard,s arrival has seen some big changes including in the changing rooms and standing areas and hopefully on the pitch with new equipment bought also with a few ex citizens in the squad with the likes of Lewis and Evan Graham and Connor Winter . Last season against Willington it was one of the highest gates here so lets hope their is a great atmosphere and Durham are cheered on to another league win .
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Chairman’s View’s DURHAM CITY AFC
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Welcome everyone to Hall Lane Willington Today I guess is a local derby and as I know its always nice to win derbies I didn’t lose that many at Newcastle and Rangers so would like to continue here ,one thing we had was a good team spirit and we worked for each other and I believe Ollie and the lads have that . I never underestimate opponents and I belive Willington have improved from last season with some good signings .I would like to put on record a big thanks to Richard and his team for having us here .
Please get behind the lads and give your support and together we will get where we want to be .We do have to be patient but I believe we can do it with every ones help and support.
Players to watch today if playing
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You might recognise these two lads from their playing days at Durham Both players have had numerous teams since leaving but both have also kept up their fitness. Lewis Graham Goalkeeper great reflexes on his day and Connor Winter who has the knack of finding the net .
Ben Joyeux a great young defender and Chris Pattinson both players came through the reserves and are both now on the fringe of the first team action .
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Gordon Ayre Haulage Tracksuit Sponsors of Durham City AFC 1st Team Manager’s Notes
Olly Hotchkiss
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Today we face a team with a number of players I know quite well and expect it to be a tough game I normally like to say we will have home advantage but today we are against a team who have played on the pitch week in week out and trained.
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However like any other game I hope we are ready and get of to a quick start .I think the players are starting to believe in themselves now and our target is to reach the summit . As a club I know we have had our problems but I do believe we are now going in the right direction . Players are now fighting for places and its a hard job I am learning fast . Im excited about today and hope we play well and collect 3 points in front of a good crowd Please stay safe enjoy the game and cheer those lads onto victory thanks again to everyone for their support.
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Fixtures & Results DURHAM CITY AFC Date
Opposition
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Jarrow Alnwick Town Easington Colliery Billingham Town Darlington RA Willington Chester-le-Street Ryton & Crawcrook Brandon
30/09/17 07/10/17 14/10/17 21/10/17 28/10/17 04/11/17 11/11/17 18/11/17 25/11/17 02/12/17 09/12/17 16/12/17 19/12/17 23/12/17 30/12/17 06/01/18 13/01/18 20/01/18 27/01/18
Crook Town Whickam Blyth Town Tow Law Thornaby
10/02/18 17/02/18 24/02/18 03/03/18 10/03/18 17/03/18 24/03/18 31/03/18 07/04/18 14/04/18 21/04/18
Comp Res Att. A H A A H H A
Team Northumbria A A A A A A
Esh Winning H Northallerton A Hebburn H West Allotment A Heaton Stannington A Easington Colliery H Chester-le-street H Darlington RA A Ryton& Crawcrook A Brandon H Alnwick Town A Billingham Town A Willington A Bedlington Terriers H Bedlington Terriers A Crook Town H Whickam A Blyth Town H Tow Law H Thornaby A Jarrow H Esh Winning A Northallerton H Hebburn A West Allotment H
Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 FA V Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2 Nl2
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Scorers Brad Hird Nicky Allen own goal Callum Smith
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Heaton Stannington H
To Be arranged
Top Goalscorer’s 5
Brad Hird 1 Nicky Allen 1 Callum Smith 1
Man of Match Awards Sponsored by Gordon Ayre Haulage
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Don’t forget you can also vote on twitter after each game Sam Joyce 15
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Joe Wilson 1y Josh Thompson 1y Chris Pattinson 1y
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Bad Boy’s League
Important Notice 5
Please note foul and abusive language is not accepted at this family football club and may result in you been removed from the ground thanks for your cooperation 10
Player Sponsorship 2017/2018 DURHAM CITY AFC 15
Ross Simpson Kieran McWaters Josh Thompson Daniel Knowd
Sponsored by John Ramsay Sponsored by Media HappyPear Sponsored by Gordon Ayre Haulage Sponsored by James Burrell
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Mark Mhlanga Sponsored by Biochemica Ben Joyeux Sponsored by Spraire Lads FC Joe Wilson Sponsored by Jimmy Cairns Nikki Brown Sponsored by KGW Damian Potts Sponsored by David Brown Craig Hennis Sponsored by Anderson Bakery Nicky Allen Sponsored by Mansfield Branch Ollie Hotchkiss Sponsored by Darren Knowd Brad Hird Sponsored by Paul Wilkinson Adam Crathorne now sponsored by Elizabeth Cairns Players Still Available to Sponsor Jeremy Allen Kieran Harnett Gary Thompson Callum Smith Philip Hayes Sam Steele Sam Joyce Dan Madden Steven Malloy Christopher Pattinson Alex Dobinson Special Thanks to all our sponsors
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Bit’s n Bob’s DURHAM CITY AFC 25
Number Draw
Only £1/month a prize of a minimum of £50 you are given a number which you keep and the draw takes place every month you can take as many numbers as you wish August Winner Alan Blakey 5
Half time Raffle Cash Prize £1/strip Injury Update from the board room
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Nice to see Fred back at the games has been a big miss we hope you now on the road too recovery.
Also Paul despite been on crutches get well soon lads 15
Can you Help ? DURHAM CITY AFC The club is always looking for match photos from games if you do have a photo please send it to dcafc@sky.com 20
It doesnt matter if its a match photo individual or even better a funny photo all are welcome . 5
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Club History
DURHAM CITY AFC
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he club was first inaugurated in the 1918-1919 season, operating in the old Victory league, formed in celebration of the end of the First World War.
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Afterwards, the team was admitted to the North Eastern League where they played for two seasons before being admitted to Division 3 North in 1921. The club operated in that league until 1928, when they failed to gain re-election and were replaced by Carlisle United F.C. The club reformed in 1950 and gained admission to the Wearside League, where they operated until 1952 before joining the Northern League where they remained until 2008. At the end of the 2007/08 season, their second Championship winning season the club finally achieved promotion to the UniBond First Division North. The club has occupied five different grounds since its formation. In their first season the club played at Garden House Park before moving to Kepier Heughs, near to the old Ferens Park ground where they stayed for four seasons. The club then moved on to Holliday Park (named after the late Alderman T.W. Holliday) where they stayed until 1938. The club’s fourth ground, named after the late Alderman H.C. Ferens, was acquired when the club reformed in 1950.
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Alderman Ferens was for many years, prior to his death in 1975, President of the club and a generous benefactor in connection with the purchase of the land for that ground. Ferens Park was at that time probably one of the most attractive grounds in the Northern League. The ground hosted the club’s largest attendance, which stands at 7,000, for an F.A. Cup Second Round tie against Tranmere Rovers on 7 November 1957 which City lost 0-3. Durham City ground-shared with Consett AFC in2016/17 season before coming to Willington for the new season .
Opposing Team’s This season Kick OFF 30
Alnwick Town Tuesday 19.45
Bedlington Terriers Tuesday 19.45 Billlingham Town Tuesday 19.30 5
Blyth Town Wednesday 19.45 Brandon United Wednesday 19.45 Chester-le-Street Town Tuesday 19.30
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Crook Town Wednesday 19.30 Darlington RA Wednesday 19.45 15
Easington CW Thursday 19.30 Esh Winning Wednesday 19.45 Heaton Stannington Wednesday 19.45 Hebburn Town Wednesday 19.45
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Jarrow FC Wednesday 19.45 Northallerton Town Tuesday 19.45 Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Wednesday 19.30
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Thornaby Tuesday 19.30 Tow Law Town Tuesday 19.30 30
West Allotment Celtic Wednesday 19.30 Whickham Tuesday 19.30 Willington Wednesday 1
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History Willington
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The club was established in 1906 and joined the Northern League in 1911and 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, l. 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 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 In 1949–50 they 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 Roversin 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. 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 both Malcolm Allison and Alan Durban in 1984 and also Eddie Kyle, Alan Murray and Stan Cummins. The current management team consists of Rob Lee and Anth Lee ( who are not related
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Today’s Squad’s DURHAM CITY AFC 5
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Joe Wilson 1 L Graham Ross Simpson 2 R Shields Josh Thompson 3 D Moss Dan Madden 4 T Lazonby Ben Joyeux 5 l Milner Steven Malloy 6 A Goodey Sam Steele 7 R Ayre Craig Hennis 8 C Winter Brad Hird 9 N Plews Sam Joyce 10 D Ellis Gary Thompson 11 A Comby Damian Potts 12 E Graham Daniel Knowd 13 J Brazauskas Mark Mhlanga 14 W Preston Callum Smith 15 R Cummings Adam Crathorne 16 A Wright Nicholas Allen 17 Jeremy Allen 18 Alex Dobinson 19 Ollie Hotchkiss Manager Rob Lee Ian Thompson Assistant Anth Lee Nikki Brown Physio