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ood afternoon and welcome to Highbury for today’s Sky Bet League One match against Portsmouth.

Due to printing deadlines, I’m again writing these notes prior to our away match at Bristol Rovers.

The Christmas period gave me, the staff and players the chance to go and visit Brian House Children’s Hospice. It was a really humbling afternoon to go and see first-hand the fantastic work done by the staff, especially so close to Christmas. The players and staff made a donation which we hope we will play a small part in helping with the running of such an unbelievable place. I’m keen to make sure that we try and help Brian House as much as possible throughout the year, not just at Christmas.

Today is our final home league match of 2018, and I’m really pleased with the run of form we’ve managed to put together over the last couple of months at Highbury. We will be looking to build on this when we face AFC Wimbledon in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round. Whilst our focus is fully on today’s game, and on Tuesday’s game at Shrewsbury Town on New Year’s Day, we have an opportunity to create history for the football club by reaching the Fourth Round for the first time.

I’d like to welcome today’s opponents Portsmouth to Highbury, as well as their manager Kenny Jackett, staff, supporters and directors. They have had a great first half of the season, and sat top of our division on Christmas Day. We gave a good account of ourselves

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earlier in the season, and were unfortunate to lose out to a set-piece in what was a tight game.

I look forward to welcoming our supporters back to Highbury in the New Year. Thank you for continued backing, and hopefully 2019 can be a year to remember for the football club.

Enjoy the game,

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SHERON KEEN TO KEEP STARTING PLACE

NAME: Nathan Sheron AGE: 21 BIRTHDAY: 04/10/1997 POSITION: Midfielder

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Versatile youngster Nathan Sheron has been a consistent figure in the Town team so far this season in both midfield and defence.

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athan Sheron etched his name into Fleetwood Town’s history on 11th August this year.

He replaced Dean Marney in the 67th minute at Oxford to become the first player to make an EFL debut from the Fleetwood academy. For the modest, unassuming twenty-one year old it was clearly a proud moment.

“We were 1-0 up through Ched Evans and suddenly the gaffer’s giving me the nod. It was too quick for me to start worrying and, moments later, I was on!”

If this was deliberate on Joey Barton’s part it was perhaps astute management.

Giving opportunities to young players like Nathan has been a key part of his first season as a manager.

Like Barton, Nathan was born in Liverpool. It was 1997 and the family he came into were all avid Liverpool supporters.

“Yes, there was a definite allegiance to the Reds and I quickly grew into it.”

Nathan’s uncle, Mike Sheron, was a prolific striker with over five hundred appearances to his name for clubs such as Manchester City and Blackpool. Has he been a big influence on his nephew’s fledgling career?

“Uncle Mike and Dad are brothers and they talk a lot. I see him at family events.

I appreciate his guidance and his experience helps.

“After all, he had a pretty good career himself. My dad and girlfriend come to most of my games.”

For a player who has performed in different positions it is a nice coincidence that his favourite Liverpool players as a youngster were Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Jamie Carragher.

“Growing up in the city you particularly look up to those born there. Gerrard and Carragher were massive role models but,

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with me being a budding defender, Jamie Carragher was my particular favourite.

Playing in defence has been my position.

It’s only this season that I’ve turned out in midfield on occasions.”

Nathan joined the Liverpool Youth Academy at the age of nine and quickly progressed.

“Going higher and higher through the club was a real thrill for me. I’d also be watching the first team all the time.

“Match day was a brilliant experience! I wasn’t in the Kop but loved to look across and listen to the singing and chanting.

THERE IS DEFINITELY A CLEARER WAY FORWARD NOW FOR THE LIKES OF ME. WHAT THE GAFFER AND MANAGEMENT ARE DOING IS BRILLIANT FOR THE YOUNG PLAYERS AND I’M GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY.

“I reached the stage where I was offered a two year scholarship but in the second year there were lads arriving that they had paid money for.

“There was a Bulgarian centre half, for instance. These guys were ahead of me in the pecking order and I wasn’t progressing.

I had trials at a few places and Fleetwood Town were keen to get me on board.

“When I first came, Poolfoot was nothing like it is today. There were just a few portacabins and an astroturf pitch. The team trained at Fylde Rugby Club.”

Nathan put pen to paper in the summer of 2016.

“I signed as a second year scholar in the Youth Team and played for the Under 18s.”

Like so many before him, he gained

valuable experience out on loan, starting at National League North side Chorley in the second half of the 2016-17 season.

“Chorley was my first experience of men’s football, in amongst guys with jobs and mortgages.

“They were brilliant with me and I loved it there. I got stuck in and really enjoyed the experience.

“I was at Chester in September and October 2017 on a youth loan deal and had three games with the first team. They were against Solihull Moors, Ebbsfleet and Gateshead in the National League. It was a really good test and another step up for me.”

Nathan went to another National League North side, linking up with former Bolton Wanderers striker Kevin Davies who had recently become manager at Southport. It was in December 2017 on a 28-day loan deal.

“Kevin was a good manager for me.

Southport had been struggling. Just before I left they started to get some wins and went on a run. They stayed up in the league and I was happy for that.”

A key breakthrough came with selection for Fleetwood Town in the Checkatrade Trophy game at Carlisle United in November 2017. Nathan played the whole ninety minutes in a 2-1 victory.

“I had found out that I was playing the day before.

“I was looking at the snow on the mountains as we headed up the M6, thinking ‘here we go.’

“I was made up about being selected and also about winning. I can’t remember what the actual score was but I’m sure we did well! The Checkatrade Trophy games were a great start for me.”

There were further Trophy appearances at home, to Chesterfield and away to Bury.

Both ties ended victorious. Aiding Nathan’s

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Sheron became the first player from Fleetwood Town’s academy to make a EFL appearance for the club after replacing Dean Marney in Town’s 2-0 win over Oxford United at Kassam Stadium on 11 August 2018.

development was a definite bonus coming from a much-maligned competition.

With a professional contract under his belt and first team experience gained, the new season was potentially going to be important in the twenty year-old’s development. Joey Barton had made it clear from the off that young players would be given a chance to prove themselves. ”Salford and Budapest in pre-season were big chances for me after the manager had said about the pathway. His approach was that if you are good enough, you are old enough.

“There is definitely a clearer way forward now for the likes of me. What the gaffer and management are doing is brilliant for the young players and I’m grateful for the opportunity. We have coaches with massive experience who guide me and take me under their wing.”

It did not take long for the nod to be given for that eagerly-awaited EFL debut and the chance to create a piece of club history. It was also an important moment for all those in the Fleetwood academy, pupils and coaches, who could start to believe and dream that their hard work might one day be rewarded.

Nathan did not have to wait long for another chance, just three days, in fact. He played in midfield at Crewe in the EFL Cup, a game which was won on penalties. It led to his biggest night so far, two weeks later. It was a tie at Leicester City in the second round.

Fleetwood lost 4-0.

“The Leicester players were on a different level. I’ll have a go in any game but it’s tough when they are popping it round you with slick, one touch football.

“That’s why they are at that level, though, and it was a great experience.”

Nathan’s first start in the EFL came at home to Wycombe Wanderers on 2nd October.

It was a chance to match himself against one of the league’s most experienced and wily campaigners.

“Marking Adebayo Akinfenwa was different to say the least! He’s a great pro and a real handful. To play against someone like that in my first league start was a challenge but I enjoyed it.”

By now, Nathan was receiving regular post-match plaudits from his manager, not least after that Wycombe match. Joey Barton maintained that his young player would

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probably not face a more difficult opponent all season and described his performance as ‘outstanding.’

A cool and calm demeanour on the pitch reflects Nathan’s attitude to life in general.

“I try not to let anything worry me. I just keep my head down and get on with things.”

Further opportunities have come Nathan’s way with nineteen appearances in all competitions at the time of writing. Certain games stick in the mind.

“I was buzzing after the Doncaster game!

To keep a clean sheet away from home and score four goals against a team who were flying was brilliant.

“I realise how much the Blackpool result meant for the club. I had already played for the Under 18s against them and knew how big a deal it was. It was massive to do it for the first time in the league and be a part of the win.”

With a First Round FA Cup appearance against Alfreton Town to add to his list, Nathan has now ticked every competition box.

His aims going forward are simple.

“I want to keep my place in the side, gain experience and learn all the time.”

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PORTSMOUTH WHO ARE THEY? FORMED: 1898 NICKNAMES: Pompey MANAGER: Kenny Jackett CLUB TOP SCORER: Lowe (8) LAST FIVE RESULTS: (L-R)

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DID YOU KNOW? Portsmouth have been winners of England’s top tier twice, and in consecutive years (1949 and 1950).

They have also won the FA Cup on two occasions, the first in 1939 and the second in 2008.

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The Gaffer

The Danger Man

enny Jackett was announced as Portmouth‘s manager in June 2017, taking over from Paul Cook.

Jackett’s managerial career started out with his hometown club Watford, before spending three years as assistant manager at QPR. The 56-year-old signed on with Swansea City and won the FAW Premier Cup successively and the Football League Trophy in 2007.

After a brief stint as reserve team manager at Manchester City, he moved to Millwall, where he guided the side to consecutive play-off places, winning promotion to the Championship in the 2009/10 season.

A League One title followed with Wolves, setting a league point record, then a stint at Rotherham United, before moving to Portsmouth in 2017.

amal Lowe is today’s man to watch and he had a very unconventional start to his footballing career.

The winger played in the National Futsal League with Futsal Club Enfield, whilst in the Barnet youth setup, before signing a professional contract with the club in 2012.

His time at Barnet was spent mostly on loan at non-league clubs like Hitchin Town, St Albans City and Hemel Hempstead Town.

In January 2015, Lowe left Barnet permanently to Join St Albans. At the end of his first season there, he rejoined Hemel Hempstead before moving to Hampton & Richmond Borough.

The 24-year-old signed terms with Portsmouth in 2016 and has been a consistent figure in the since ever since, scoring 21 goals in 88 appearances in all competitions.

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GAFFER: Jackett watching on from the sidelines

DANGER MAN: Lowe hurdling a challenge

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elcome back to Highbury Stadium for our latest Sky Bet League One clash with promotion chasing Portsmouth.

We hope you have a great day and I’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Our VIP Packages are again sold out today, with our guests ready for a great day of food, football Head of Commercial and festive fun with friends and family!

Today’s Match Sponsors are Appletree Financial Solutions, who are based in Poulton Le Fylde. Thanks to David Gallagher and the team for their continued support as a club partner for the second successive season. Since 1999, Appletree have aimed to achieve excellence well above the standard of their profession, helping their clients to create, protect and manage their money. Pension planning today and into retirement, savings and investment options, solving the mortgage puzzle, family, mortgage and business protection and comprehensive property insurance. Contact them today on 01253 886600 for an appointment. We hope they enjoy their day!

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Match Sponsorship for our Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie with AFC Wimbledon is still available for £1000 plus VAT, with Match Ball Sponsorship on offer for £750 plus VAT. Call me on 07854 846820 to take advantage of this great offer. All packages come with wine on the table and a cheeseboard at half-time, plus the usual promotional benefits and match day momentos. We also have a great offer in hospitality for the tie against the Wombles, with our package priced at just £35pp.

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VIP Boxes for 12 guests are priced £375 plus VAT. Pre-match will feature a British classic pie one course meal, with tea and coffee available at half-time.To book call me on 07854 846820 over the festive period.

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ACADEMY WITH MATT BLINKHORN YOUTH DEVELOPEMENT PHASE LEAD COACH

My role focuses on the older age groups at the Academy, and with the fantastic facilities that are available to us – as we all know at Poolfoot Farm – we are always maximising these to help develop our own players, which hopefully gives them the best chance to success here as they look for a scholarship.

What we have looked at doing more is competitive games for our under 13s and 14s, and for us this is very important as we have been able to welcome teams like Manchester United to our £9 million complex, and show off what we have on offer for young aspiring footballers.

When I look at the under 15s, who have really come on in the last five months, they have entered into the EFL cup, which again provides a more competitive edge to their games programme, and gives them more learning experiences when on the pitch. This all aids their development and the more we can do for our players, the better it will be.

In addition to these games we have also hosted a 5v5 Cage Tournament at Poolfoot for the last 3 months for every age group. Whilst we have a fantastic structure and coaching programme in place, we felt we needed to provide the players with something a little less structured. Playing 5-a-side gives us different outcomes socially, physically

and psychologically. We wanted to try and recreate street football in a control environment, and the feedback from the players and other clubs has been fantastic and this is something we will look to develop moving into 2019.

At the top of our age groups, the under 15s-16s have started to filter into video analysis through a new online platform called Hudl. Hudl is a leading software company revolutionizing the way coaches and athletes prepare for and stay ahead of the competition. We have a brilliant performance analysis department which enables us to be able to drone games and training, which is something new to me! The different angles we are now capturing helps both coaches and players review games and coaching sessions. It’s a fantastic visual learning tool. It also allows players to take ownership of their own learning.

I am thrilled where we are at the end of the year. I know that if we keep working together the way we are, we will see more scholarships being offered at this club.

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COMMUNITYTRUST FIRST TEAM PLAYERS AND STAFF SPREAD SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER AT BRIAN HOUSE...

Fleetwood Town’s first team staff and players spent the afternoon at Brian House Children’s Hospice on Tuesday.

Ahead of a busy Christmas schedule, head coach Joey Barton and senior players visited the hospice near Blackpool, donating £1,000 from their own pockets as a special Christmas gift, as well as handing out signed shirts and balls, hats and scarfs.

The players were given a tour of the facilities, as well as meeting the children at the hospice.

Club captain Craig Morgan said on the visit: “It’s been a great experience to come down and see the unbelievable work the staff do here at Brian House.

“The lads have put together a donation which will hopefully play a smart part in the huge job of running the hospice. We’ve enjoyed coming down and seeing the smiles on the children’s faces despite the difficult circumstances they are going through so close to Christmas.”

Barton added: “It’s been a really touching experience to come and see the work done here first hand, and it’s been great to learn more about the facilities as well as spending time with the children who are here.

“I’m keen for the staff and players to show their support for Brian House around the year, not just at Christmas.”

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FTFC EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Exclusive offers on Fleetwood Town club merchandise, selected match day hospitality, room and function hires at Highbury Stadium. Additional discounts at Poolfoot Farm on

PoolfootFarm Sports & Leisure Complex pitch hire and within Crossbar & Grill.

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Onward Card cost per game

£10.44

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Onward Card cost per game

£7.83

UNDER 16 SEATING

Onward Card cost per game

£3.91

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ADULT STANDING

£24 Matchday ticket cost

£7.39

SENIOR/U25 STANDING

£19 Matchday ticket cost

£8

Onward Card cost per game

Onward Card cost per game

£5.22

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Onward Card cost per game

£2.61

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SEPTEMBER 2018 01 BRADFORD CITY 08 SUNDERLAND 15 ACCRINGTON STANLEY 22 SOUTHEND UTD 29 BARNSLEY

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OCTOBER 2018 02 WYCOMBE WANDERERS (7:45PM) 06 DONCASTER ROVERS 13 SHREWSBURY TOWN 20 PORTSMOUTH 23 PETERBOROUGH UNITED (7:45PM) 27 BLACKPOOL

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NOVEMBER 2018 03 GILLINGHAM 10 EMIRATES FA CUP 1 17 WALSALL 24 PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 27 COVENTRY CITY (7:45PM)

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DECEMBER 2018 08 LUTON TOWN 15 BURTON ALBION 22 BRISTOL ROVERS 26 DONCASTER ROVERS 29 PORTSMOUTH

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FEBRUARY 2019 02 CHARLTON ATHLETIC 09 BRADFORD CITY 16 LUTON TOWN 23 BURTON ALBION

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£17

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Senior/U25’s Month Annual

Month

U16 Annual

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SEATING

£17

£170

£12

£120

£6

£60

STANDING

£24

£240

£18

£180

£9

£90

£7

PREMIUM

£30

£300

£24

£240

£12

£120

(Matchday ticket price based on Category B games price) (Matchday ticket price based on Category B games price)

*Monthly instalment payable over 10 months **Annual payments will reduce on a pro-rata basis

W O N R E T S I G RE Name: Date of birth: Address: Postcode: Email: Mobile number: Telephone number: (Please return to the Club Shop at Highbury Stadium or Poolfoot Farm. We will then contact you to process your Onward Card)

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£650 +VAT

£800 +VAT

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£500 +VAT

£650 +VAT

3PM ALL GAMES KICK OFF AT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

C B

Sat 12th Jan Sat 26th Jan

B B

Sat 2nd Feb Sat 16th Feb

C B A

Sat 2nd March Sat 16th March Sat 23rd March

B B B

Sat 6th April Fri 19th April Sat 27th April

C B

Sat 4th Aug Sat 18th Aug

B B B

Sat 1st Sept Sat 15th Sept Sat 29th Sept

C B A+

Tues 2nd Oct Sat 13th Oct Sat 27th Oct

B C

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B A C

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