Percy Main v Cramlington Town

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Percy Main Amateurs v Cramlington Town Northern Football Alliance Nike First Division 7th February 2015

View From...The Gaffer Our last game against Birtley was one of the best all round performances of the season. We played some excellent stuff, created a tonne of chances, overcame them physically and were patient when we didn't convert our chances.

It would be easy to stick with the same 11 that have played so well in the last few games but with such a strong squad it is important that we rotate things a little so expect to see a slightly different starting line up today.

It's a sign though that the management team trusts every player in the squad. We trust their ability and we trust their attitude. No one wants to be left out of the side but the players understand the bigger picture.

The bulk of the squad have also trained exceptionally well. The weather hasn't stopped us with good numbers turning up at the Soccerdome and training with the intensity needed to keep our good form going.

February promises to be an exciting month with games against some challenging opposition and we know we have to be on top of our game to get the results we want.

As always, thank you for your support.

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View From...The Stands Good afternoon and welcome to Purvis Park for today's Northern Alliance First Division match against Cramlington Town, The good news is that if you're reading this, then the game is probably on and has beaten the elements.

Generally games between The Main and Cramlington Town prove to be close run affairs and that proved to be the case during our meeting at The Sporting Club back in August when we shaded a 3-2 verdict on our last midweek game. A long range Ryan Laws effort somewhat fortuitously evaded all and gave The Main the lead before Ken Bell equalised for Cramlington. The deadlock lasted only minutes before Sam Thompson put us back in front and current top scorer Dan Sneap made it 3-1 before the interval. Wayne Eastway reduced the deficit with a thunderbolt of a free kick from outside the area, but The Villagers hung on to make it 6 wins out if 6 at the time. A perfect start to the season!

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Enjoy the game today......

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Richard Nugent

Manager

Came in at the midpoint of 13/14 with a wealth of knowledge from around the game through a lengthy period of time playing throughout the North East and also through his line of work

Previous: Cullercoats, Cramlington Town, New York, Easington, Amble, Lindisfarne

Danny Nelson

Coach

Has over 20 years of experience the Northern Alliance and was playing in the league as recently as last season, he is well known among junior clubs in the area and has worked with a number of top professional coaches in the region. He has played for extensive list of clubs in the local area, also founded the team now known as Cullercoats Formica Previous: Proctor & Gamble, Gosforth Bohemians, Cullercoats, Lindisfarne

Dave Addison

Coach

An experienced coach with a lengthy history in the game both from a playing and coaching perspective,brought in during the 13/14 season

Previous: Blyth town U21’s , Morpeth Town ‘A’

Richard Stubbs

Physio

An experienced, committed and fully qualified MSc sports therapist brought in for the 15/15 season who has made a great connection with the club - a fantastic addition to the backroom staff

Previous: Seaham Red Star

Rob Rodgerson Reece Dobie David Edwards Ant Ridley Ryan Laws Rob Watson James Leggett Micky Haley Rob Carr Dwayne Murray Adam Green Chris Laidlaw Redmond Cockburn Davey Surrey Ryan McKee Graham Allen Jake Stephenson Dan Sneap Sam Thompson Curtis Miller Joe Betts Gaz Armstrong Steve Hart Jorge Bollardo

Rob Carr

CB

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His nickname of Vidic probably tells you all you need to know. His dominance in the air makes him a huge presence in both boxes. He’s deceptively quick and confident with the ball at his feet

Previous: North Shields Christ Church

Dwayne Murray

CB

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Joined the Main following a spell as captain of Heddon having previously plied his trade in the Northern League with Ryton. Pacey and strong in the tackle whilst having composure on the ball, equally comfortable in midfield or defence Previous: Heddon, Grainger Park, Ryton, Westgate Lionsraw

Adam Green

RB

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A summer signing from Cramlington Town who has been hugely impressive. He has pace and power in abundance and is more than capable of taking the ball past the opposition, a player who has all of the tools to develop into one of the best fullbacks in the league

Previous: Cramlington Town, Morpeth Town ‘A’

Chris Laidlaw

LW

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Exceptional footballer with electric pace brought in as a winger however after a brief stint as a striker he has proved more than capable in hitting the back of the net

Previous: Cullercoats, Cramlington Town

Redmond Cockburn

CM

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Versatile individual who can play anywhere across the midfield or defence - has a huge engine and an eye for a killer first time pass. Has filled in as captain and took to the role effortlessly

Previous: Blyth Town, Shankhouse

Davey Surrey

CM

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A tried and tested dependable individual whose stamina and determination brings a great deal of motivation to the rest of the squad

Previous: Chester-le-Street, South Shields Utd

Ryan McKee

CM

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Talented young midfielder who always seems to have time on the ball. Has a huge future if he continues to progress at the current rate

Previous: Blyth Town U21’s

Graham Allen

CM

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Spent most of 13-14 with Chemfica having previously enjoyed success with Cullercoats He is energetic, relaxed on the ball and fits the Percy Main mould exactly

Previous: Newcastle Chemfica, Cullercoats

Jake Stephenson

CM

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A young midfielder in his first season in Senior football He has already shown that he has the commitment and quality to play at this level. Shows maturity under pressure and has fitted into the squad perfectly

Previous: North Shields U17’s

Dan Sneap

RW

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Pacey, skilful and direct - a wide man whose natural ability will give fullbacks a torrid time

Previous: Whitley Bay, North Shields, Cullercoats

Sam Thompson

ST

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An intelligent forward who holds the ball up well and is an excellent finisher. A fantastic signing

Previous: Edinburgh Napier University

Curtis Miller

ST

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A raw talent brought in from the Alliance 2nd division. Quick, strong, natural finisher with real hopes of becoming a proven goalscorer for the Main

Previous: Blyth Isabella

Ryan Laws

LB

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Has come through the Whitley Bay junior setup Ryan has a very bright future ahead of him and is a great prospect

Previous: Whitley Bay Boys Club

Rob Watson

LB

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Former Percy Main junior with over 300 Northern Alliance appearances to his name. Energetic left sided player with a good eye for goal

Previous: Cullercoats

James Leggett

CB

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The linchpin of the defence who played for Percy Main as a junior during 2005-06. Loves a maisy run up the pitch! Fantastic communicator who keeps team spirit at a maximum

Previous: Cullercoats

Micky Haley

CB

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Made a very successful switch from midfield to defence a few seasons ago, won both the player & young player of the year 09-10

Previous: Blyth Town, Bedlington Terriers Res, Cramlington Blue Star, Cramlington Town

Rob Rodgerson

GK

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Goalkeeper now in his third spell at the club, vastly experienced playing at the Northern Alliances top level, a vital asset to the team

Previous: South Shields, Walker Central, Cramlington Town

Reece Dobie

GK

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Fantastic young shot stopper with great communication and a good eye for distribution.

Previous: Blyth Spartans

David Edwards

GK

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Returning to the Main after several seasons to provide experienced backup to Rob.He is a great shot stopper and commands his box well, already proving to be a valuable acquisition

Previous: Tynemouth

Ant Ridley

LB

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Brilliant left back who can play left wing.

Quick, strong in a challenge and reads the game well

Previous: Blyth Spartans, Ashington

Joe Betts

ST

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You will struggle to find a more naturally gifted footballer. A huge asset to the team who can turn a game around whilst making it look easy

Previous: Washington, Bedlington Terriers Res

Gaz Armstrong

ST

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Pace and movement that will cause opposition defences a lot of trouble. Top scorer for the all conquering Formica Sunday team in 2013

Pervious: Seaton Delaval, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay ‘A’, Newcastle Benfield, Darlington

Jorge Bollardo

ST

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A known goalscorer for clubs throughout the Alliance Having spent time working away recently he is returning to full fitness and will add experience and firepower for the run in Previous: Killingworth, Shankhouse, Walker Central, Ryton, Seaton Delaval, Forest Hall, Bedlington Terriers

Steve Hart

ST

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Hugely experienced forward who has played in the Alliance for two decades. He has great feet and few can link play as well as he does. As always holidays and weddings will limit his appearances but when available he will have an impact on and off the pitch Previous: Cullercoats

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Previous Match Report Pt1 Saturday January 24th ’15 | Nike First Division | Percy Main 4. Birtley St Joseph's 1 Percy Main's winning run continued at the expense of Birtley St Joseph's in a game which The Villagers dominated and truth be told should have ran up a far more convincing scoreline but for some wasteful finishing, particularly during the first half and an assured display by the over worked custodian Kevin Quigley who was making his debut for the visitors.

Statistically wise. It was The Main's 6th consecutive victory since the 2-1 reverse at home to AFC Newbiggin on November 22nd, during which time the Purvis Park side have scored 26 goals, while the latest victory in keeping with games of late saw 4 different scorers on target and when Rob Watson wrapped things up in the 90th minute, he became the 19th Villagers player to register this season.

Birtley are 1 of only 2 sides to have beaten The Main in league action this season, that deserved win coming on November 1st by a 2-1 verdict, but the visitors never looked like repeating the earlier scoreline and found themselves under the cosh for much of the game.

After Adam Green had given Percy Main the lead just 3 minutes in, the mystery was how it took another 44 minutes of play before another goal arrived in the home side's favour. Â Apart from the opening goal, Percy Main carved out no less than 11 clear goal scoring opportunities during the opening period which ultimately went unrewarded.

Those present had barely time to gather their places before Ant Ridley cleverly swept the ball cross field for Green who raced all of 70 yards to bear down on goal and fire past the dive of Quigley. It was just the start the home side wanted and galvanised into action, attacked the Birtley goal at will.

Ryan Laws sent a 25 yard effort just wide, Quigley went full length to deny Sam Thompson and with a quarter of an hour gone Graham Allen released Green who bore down on the right side of the area and smacked the ball against the post with the goalkeeper well beaten.

As play centred in the visitors final third, Birtley's Jason Snowball almost put through his own goal and Chris Laidlaw through on goal was thwarted by Quigley who saved with his legs.

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Previous Match Report Pt2 Saturday 03/01/15 | Northern Alliance Premier Division | Cullercoats 2 Percy Main 5 Following the mini Christmas break, free scoring Percy Main Amateurs gained another vital win at third placed Cullercoats in the Northern Alliance North Tyneside derby, but showed great strength of character after being forced to come from behind as their hosts started the stronger and raced into an early 2-0 lead with barely a quarter of the game played. The scoreline meant that The Main have now hit 22 goals from their last 5 games, all of which have gone the way of the Purvis Park side, who have now opened up a 14 point gap at the top of the Northern Alliance First Division table.

Having faced each other twice at Links Avenue since Cullercoats rejoined the league in 2006, Percy Main were still to record a win on their hosts soil. Added to that, The Main's narrow 2-1 home win in the corresponding league game over Cullercoats back in August thanks to goals from Dan Sneap and Sam Thompson, pointed to another close fought game.

For their part, Percy Main's squad included 5 players who have represented Cullercoats in the recent past, while Richard Nugent and Danny Nelson from the management team had both held similar connections with the home side.

Cullercoats included John Amos in their line up, a centre forward who was instrumental during The Main last successful promotion season during the 2009-10 campaign and netted his side's second goal.

The game played in front of a sizeable crowd on the first Saturday of 2015, saw Cullercoats race out of the blocks and shock The Villagers with a goal on 8 minutes.

Kevin Watler just outside the area played in Dean McCarthy who hit the post, but his follow up effort found the net despite the desperate attentions of James Leggett on the line.

Encouraged by their start, Cullercoats defender Mitchell Elliot then made a great last ditch challenge to thwart Sam Thompson bearing down on goal, but the home side pressed and doubled their lead as McCarthy turned provider for Amos, who produced a clinical finish to perfectly loft the ball over the head of Rob Rodgerson in the visitors goal from the edge of the area.

Stung into action, Ant Ridley shot over the crossbar for The Main, before the referee adjudged that Thompson had been held back in the area on 26 minutes following a cunning ball in by Davey Surrey. Thompson himself stepped up to make no mistake from the resultant penalty and half the deficit to encourage the visiting contingent.

Northern Alliance Roundup Just three games beat the big freeze as the Northern Alliance programme was almost obliterated by snow, ice and waterlogged pitches.

Newcastle Building Society Premier Division Goals from Craig Boyle and San Millington gave North Shields Athletic three points as they beat Whitley Bay A. The result takes Athletic up into third spot.

Nike First Division Ethan Bewley struck twice in Ponteland United’s victory over Newcastle University.

Gary Cook got the other with James Golby striking a consolation.

Northumberland FA Senior Benevolent Bowl Wallington went into the semi-finals with an extra-time win over Shankhouse. Matty Blackith’s first-half opener for the Greens was cancelled out by a Russell Ward penalty with just three minutes to go, but Kyle Reardon popped up with a tidy, curled finish to put the Oakford Park outfit through to a last-four meeting at Walker Central.

RESULTS (Saturday, January 31) Newcastle Building Society Premier Division: North Shields Athletic FC 2 Whitley Bay A 0. Rest postponed – Killingworth Station v Blyth Town, Northbank Carlisle v Seaton Delaval Amateurs, Red House Farm v Carlisle City, Walker Central v Gateshead Rutherford AFC, Whickham Sporting Club v Ashington Colliers.

Nike Division One: Ponteland United 3 Newcastle University 1. Rest postponed – AFC Newbiggin v Birtley St Joseph’s FC, Cramlington Town v Bedlington Terriers Reserves, Hexham v Blyth Isabella, Newcastle Chemfica Independent v New Fordley, Percy Main Amateurs v Gosforth Bohemians, Wallsend Boys Club v Wooler.

Bay Plastics Division Two: All postponed – Alnwick Town Reserves v Cramlington United, Gateshead Leam Rangers v High Howdon Social Club, Lindisfarne Custom Planet v Whitburn Athletic, Longbenton v Shilbottle CW, Newcastle Benfield Reserves v Grainger Park Boys Club, Seaton Burn v Wideopen And District, West Allotment Celtic A v Swalwell, Willington Quay Saints v Forest Hall.

Northumberland FA Les Todd Senior Benevolent Bowl quarter-final: Shankhouse FC 1 Wallington 2 (aet)

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Club Honours Northern Football Alliance League Championship Winners:

1980-81 1981-82

The Premier Division Championship Runners Up Trophy:

1982-83

Northern Alliance Challenge Cup:

1971-72 (Winners) 1979-80 (Runners Up) 1986-87 (Runners Up)

Northern Alliance Stan Seymour League Cup

1999-00 (Winners)

Senior Benevolent Bowl

2008-09 (Runners Up) 2010-11 (Winners)

Minor Cup

2009-10 (Runners Up)

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF PMAFC Percy Main Amateurs were formed in the 1919-1920 season by ex servicemen returning from World War 1, playing in the Northern Amateur League and finished their first season as league champions, also lifting the Northumberland Minor Cup - the ground was then known as Middle Row Park as reference to three sets of cottages on the site, Low Row, Middle Row and High Row.

The club also won the Championship on 4 consecutive seasons between 1925-1928. During the 1929-30 campaign, Percy Main reached the Quarter Finals of the FA Amateur Cup, defeating then notable opponents Cleethorpes Town, Rawmarsh Welfare and Yorkshire Amateurs before going down to eventual finalists Bournemouth Gasworks Athletic - this game produced The Main's share of the gate as a huge £105, 12 shillings and 9d!

Between 1931 and the War years the club played in the Tyneside Senior League before rejoining the Northern Amateur League.

The Villagers subsequently joined the Northern Alliance in 1968 and enjoyed Northumberland Amateur Cup success in 1968,1970 & 1971 also lifting the Northern Alliance League Cup by beating Bedlington Terriers at St James Park the following season.

In 1978 The Villagers won the Northumberland Senior Bowl for the first time with a 1-0 win over West Allotment at North Shields Appleby Park ground.

The Northern Alliance League Championship was won in consecutive seasons 1981 and 1982 while the club finished runners up in 1983.

Percy Main were relegated to Division 1 in 1992, but were promoted as champions in 1998-99 and the club went on to lift the League Cup in their first season back in the top flight.

In 2004 The Villagers ended their Premier League season in fourth place and won the Northumberland Bowl once more, defeating Cramlington Town at Whitley Park, but two years later the team were relegated.

The Village Ground was renamed Purvis Park in 1996 in recognition of 50 years dedicated service by the late Alan Purvis as player, secretary and chairman.

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