Hebburn Town Official Matchday Programme, 2020-21, Issue 13: v Liversedge, FA Vase

Issue 13

V Liversedge FC Saturday 17th April

The Green Energy Stadium Buildbase FA VASE Fourth Round 4:30PM KO

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HEBBURN TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Founded: 1912

Contents

The Green Energy Sports Ground, South Drive, Hebburn, NE31 1UN

www.hebburntownfc.co.uk

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CLUB OFFICIALS Director: Stephen Rutherford Senior Chairman: Vin Pearson

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Kevin Bolam

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Vase Virtual Tickets

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Tom Potter

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Jack Lambert

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2020/21 Vase Preseason Round-up Hebburn Player Profiles Reports

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Liversedge FC

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Preseason Round-up Quiz Corner

Stephen Rutherford on Liversedge - Key Men the club and Covid-19

Noticeboard Noticeboard Hebburn Town History

Honorary Life President: Billy Laffey Honorary Life President: Jason Cook First Team Secretary: Dave Patterson Vice Chairman: Richard Bainbridge Treasurer: Brenda Pearson Kit Manager: Helen Stoker Junior Recruitment Officer: David Thomas

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Club Committee: Paul Hill, Paul Samuels, Steve Malley, Ronnie Tatum, Fred Atkinson, Bob Smith, Peter Stoker

Media Team Head of Media: Kieran Archer Media Officers: James Main, Jonny O'Gorman, Josh Youll, James Rushmore Club Photographers: Richard Waugh, Sean Harrison (CNC Photography), Monika Krysinska (Mon Mon) Voice of Hebburn Town: It remains a mystery???

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On behalf of Hebburn Town Football Club, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to players and officials of today's opponents Liversedge FC for this afternoon's FA Vase Tie at The Green Energy Stadium.

Today's game should be a cracker, our opponents have already beaten Benfield, Guisborough and Ryhope from our league, so we know the task that lies ahead for us.

Liversedge were also flying in their domestic league winning 7 out of 7 before the lockdown kicked in again so they are used to winning and as we all know, winning is habitual in itself. There is no doubt today's tie will be a very difficult game and we will have to be at it from the start to stand any opportunity to come through the tie.

From a personal point of view and I'm sure the rest of the group share these views when I say we are so pleased to eventually be back playing football, however we are all disappointed but also understanding of the fact that no fans are allowed in at this stage.

We have returned to massive fixtures previously when after the first lockdown, we played last year's competition semi final against Corinthian FC down in Kent and more recently, the last lockdown we retuned well against North Shields FC in this season's competition.

I have to go on record and say the whole group of players as well as coaches and club staff have all worked tirelessly behind the scenes since we came back. As a manager, it's a unique scenario as our games programme will last as long as we stay in the two cup competitions, so every game is of very high importance and that in itself is a challenge.

Planning is very difficult due to the games programme in front of us but it's imperative we have a games programme for as long as possible in the build up to last season's final as well as the potential of continuing in this year's competition.

The staff and players deserve a huge pat on the back as we have all worked hard in such a short space of time to be as ready as we can be for another gigantic game in the club's history.

Lastly, I would like to wish all the players and staff at Liversedge a safe trip up to the North East and a safe trip home after the game.

Enjoy the game (for those who can view it) Kevin Bolam

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deserve a huge pat on the back as we have all worked hard in such a short space of time to be as ready as we can be for another gigantic game in the club's history ”

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FA Vase FInal Virtual Tickets

The football club are delighted to launch its #hornetsinthecommunity campaign.

The club have reached the 2019/20 FA Vase Cup Final due to be held on Monday 3rd May 2021, however due to covid-19 restrictions the BIGGEST game in the club's 109 year history will have to be played behind closed doors, meaning none of our loyal fans or fans of non-league football can attend this potentially once in a lifetime event.

Our initial aim is to sell out what was our proposed allocation of 3,269 seats in Wembley's North Stand and just as many programmes (both of which will be sent out to people in two batches on designated dates), however if we are fortunate enough to get beyond that then we are sure all monies raised will go a long way to supporting many people who require it.

Visit our website or social media for the link to our crowdfunder.

As a result the club has decided to follow the lead of fellow clubs such as Marine FC and Sunderland FC by launching a campaign that allows fans to participate and be part of the final by purchasing a memento cup final ticket and/or a special edition cup final programme as well a general donations to its fundraising efforts.

£8 gets you a virtual ticket with your own dedicated seat number in the North Stand where Hornets fans would have been situated.

Monies raised (after costs) will be split between the club itself and other worthy causes (Hebburn Helps Food Bank & Crisis Centre, Hebburn Town Juniors FC & Motor Nuerone Disease Association).

For £13 get the full matchday experience with a virtual ticket and a copy of the special edition matchday programme.

A donation of £5 would give you a printed copy of our special edition programme or entry into a prize draw.

We are devastated that our fans who have supported us all the way can not cheer us on at Wembley, but we are proud to offer you some mementos from this incredible journey.

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Tom Potter The creative winger has been one of many big positives for Hebburn this season. Always exciting to watch, he had started to add more goal contributions to top off his creative play. Here he talks about preparation after lockdown, momentum, and competing in two Vase competitions.

“It feels good to finally be back,” Potter says when asked about the return of fixtures. He always gives the impression as one of those players who just loves playing football. One of those who you sense really feels at home when the ball is at their feet.

“So much has been up in the air recently and it has been hard to prepare for anything as you don’t know what is going to be played and what isn’t. It’s good to finally know exactly what is going on. Cup competitions, so the more we win the more we play.

“Preparation obviously hasn’t been ideal with such short notice, but we’ve done everything we can in the “But it’s obviously hard to tell where I’m at until we’re time we had and we’re happy with where we are at,” playing games again and we get into the swing of it.” the winger added on preparation for the Liversedge game and beyond.

Looking ahead to competing in two Vase competitions, with the Hornets getting towards the later stag“Credit has to go to the coaching staff and all the lads. es of this season’s competition while still having the We’ve done the best we can to put us in good stead question of last season’s final, Potter said: “I think this ahead of Saturday. year’s final is not an ideal situation without fans.

“I think we know as much as we possibly could about Liversedge considering we couldn’t get any scout reports as they’ve not been playing games. It’s certainly hard to prepare for a team that you don’t usually play against, but they have the exact same challenge in that we’re an unknown quantity to them.

“If we play close to our best then I am confident that we can beat anyone at this level,” Potter added.

Having increased his attacking return this season, it is easy to imagine Potter would have been one to which the suspension of fixtures hit very hard. On whether he still carries any of that momentum from months ago, the winger said: “Yeah well I felt like I was eventually getting there.

“I had been playing well for a while but the only thing that was missing was a couple of goals. So when I started to get a couple my confidence just got higher.

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“But we’re just happy to eventually get to play it.

When it has been delayed for so long, some doubt sets in. So to know it’s going ahead and to get that chance to play at Wembley is a huge boost.

“I think the motivation for this year’s competition is just the same.

“Obviously another Wembley trip but with the fans able to share it with us is all the motivation we need.”

“If we play close to our best then I am confident that we can beat anyone at this level"

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Jack Lambert Interview

Interviewed by: Josh Youll

Hebburn Town announced the signing of dynamic midfielder, Jack Lambert, at the beginning of March but since then it has been a case of waiting for the return of fixtures. Lambert’s delight to be playing again is evident, he said: “It’s good to be back playing football again.

“It has been a long five or six months without it.

So when I got the call from Kevin I was buzzing.”

On how the move came about, Lambert added: “I’ve been mates with Cedwyn for a long time, and I mentioned to him that I wanted to get into training while I was home because I didn’t know what I was doing.

“Obviously, he was here at the time and he said it was a great set up.

“I’ve also known Kev since I was about 9. So I got him to do me a favour really and let me come along and train. Then one thing led to another and I ended up signing.

“All the lads have been sound since I’ve joined, I couldn’t pick a fault with any of them.”

The former Middlesbrough FC academy player has raised eyebrows at many of the clubs he has been at and his move to Northern League Hebburn was met with some surprise.

However, Lambert has been impressed by the level of his new teammates, adding: “To be honest, they are all much better players than I thought they were going to be when I first joined up with a Northern League club.

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“All of them are very good and a lot of them could play a lot higher.”

Asked to describe what kind of player he is for Hebburn fans that don’t know him, Lambert said: “Don’t trust me going backwards but just give me the ball.

“I think that’s what I’m best at, just getting on the ball and trying to make things happen.”

Looking ahead to the return of fixtures with the Liversedge game in the FA Vase, the midfielder said: “It has been frustrating to have to wait so long to play. But it has been like that for a while.

“I think my season has stopped and started three times since last March and I think it is about six months since I last played.

“I’ve kind of got used to it now but it is annoying not having any football to play.

“I’m excited for the game, I’m excited to see what Liversedge are like and to see how we perform against a team like that.

“I’ve never played in the Vase before, the only thing I’ve played in that’s similar is probably the Youth Cup, so it’s going to be a new experience for me.”

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Liversedge FC

Nickname:

Home Ground:

Founded:

Sedge

The Clayborn Ground

1910

League:

Last Season:

Northern Counties East League Premier Division

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Liversedge FC Club History Liversedge Football Club was founded in 1910 following the demise of the old Liversedge Rugby Club.

Liversedge FC started in the Bradford League for three years and won it in the 1920/21 season.The club was a founder member of the West Riding County Amateur League in season 1922-23 and went on to be the most successful club in the league’s infancy, taking the league title three times in the first five seasons (1923/24,1925/26,1926/27) and again in (1964/65,1965/66).

Manager

Jonathan Rimmington

Club Honours NCEL – President's Cup 2007–08 NCEL – League Cup 2005–06 Reserve Team Cup – 2002–03 West Riding County Challenge Cup – 1948– 49 1951–52 1969–70 West Riding County Cup – 1989–90

The long association with the County Amateur League was maintained until the early 1970s by which time the club had kept up their position as a top local side and winning it in 1968-69 season. The decision was taken to apply for membership of the Yorkshire League and the club’s acceptance for season 1972/73 was followed by immediate promotion from Division Three.

Whilst not winning trophies around this time, success did come the club’s way as promotion to Yorkshire League Division One was achieved prior to the amalgamation of the Midland and Yorkshire League to form the Northern Counties East League in 1982. The early years in the new set-up saw Liversedge struggle both on and off the pitch but good strides were made in the late 1980s.

Timeline: 1988-89: After finishing as runners up in NCEL Division 2 in 1988-89, they were promoted to NCEL Division One but a lack of floodlights the following season saw them miss out on promotion to the Premier Division, after again finishing runners up in Division 1.

A great club effort the following season by players, officials and supporters alike saw them promoted to the Premier Division after finishing third. The disappointment of missing out the previous season had been tempered by the winning of the West Riding County Cup for the first time in the club’s history.

West Riding County – Amateur League 1923– 24 1925–26 1926–27 1964–65 1965–66 1968–69.

2004-05:

Spen Valley League Cup Life in the top flight has brought fluctuating fortunes and relegation has been flirted with on a couple of – 1947–48 1948–49 occasions but Liversedge are still proud of their record Spen Valley League – 1948–49

of never ever being relegated. Recent seasons have brought league stability and the club’s placing of 6th in 1999-2000 was emulated two seasons ago as the club maintained their improvement under Manager Eugene Lacy. The high spot of 2004/05 however, was undoubtedly a fine FA Cup run to the Fourth Qualifying Round, beating three higher-ranked opponents along the way, losing out to Coalville after a replay.

Wheatley Cup – 1919– 20 1950–51 1952–53 1953–54 1955–56 1960– 2005-06: 61 1961–62 1964–65 The 2005/06 season saw a new look to Sedge’s 1967–68 1968–69 Bradford Hospital Cup – 1924–25 Bradford League – 1920–21

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ground, as the famous Clayborn Slope was removed.

The club’s epic FA Cup run had enabled the club to finance, with the help of the FA, the levelling of the playing area, a fitting reminder of their FA Cup exploits.

On the field also brought success in 2005/06 by way of the winning of the NCEL League Cup for the first time and Sedge’s highest ever placing of runners-up spot in the NCEL Premier Division behind Buxton.

Unfortunately promotion was not to be gained, as the club’s changing rooms were not to the satisfactory size needed by the Unibond League.

2007-08: On the pitch though, an indifferent start to the season however led to the resignation of Eugene Lacy in December and at the start of 2007 the club appointed Gerry Quinn, the former Emley, Ossett Albion, Altrincham and Ashton United Manager as their new boss.

This proved to be a short-lived encounter with Quinn struggling to make the most of an NCEL playing expense budget. So in June 2007, Steve Newton was invited to spearhead the club’s ambition to join the Unibond League and with the new committee, strengthened by our junior club colleagues, now putting together plans and resources for a new clubhouse which was to be built in phases, the future looked bright, with a new club lottery and high team spirit all around Clayborn, 2007/08 saw Liversedge win the NCEL Presidents Cup. 2009-10: In 2009 Steve stepped down as manager and came on to the committee,his successor Sean Regan became manager on 20th May 2009,he spent time being first team coach for Thackley. After one year Sean then took up a roll as the manager of Scunthorpe United’s Academy.

Liversedge apointed Stuart Waddington at the start of season 2010 and after a bad start Stuart resigned from Liversedge, Late that year coach Billy Miller took over.

When Billy Miller left to join Harrogate Railway in 2012, Eric Gilchrist rejoined Liversedge for the second spell in charge as Manager after gaining the skills required at Ossett Albion & Ossett Town.

2014-18: After Alan Colquhoun left as manager at the end of season 2014/15 Jonathan Rimmington stepped up to the hot seat from the U19’s and successfully kept the club in the NCEL Premier League.

At the end of season 2017/18 Liversedge reached the League Cup Final v AFC Mansfield but due to unforeseen circumstances the game was not played.

2018/19 saw a new chairman in former Ossett Town/ Wakefield/Nostell/Ossett Albion’s Simon Turfrey join the club. At the end of the season Liversedge again reached the League Cup Final losing out 3-1 to Worksop Town.

2019-20: Pre season 2019/20 saw lots of off field progression with new changing rooms and extensions to club and tea bar and new faces football wise, showed the clubs vision for the future.

On the field Liversedge were well on course for possible promotion to the Northern Premier League. With 2 games in hand and in 2nd position, COVID 19 struck and the rest of the seasons games were cancelled with the season decided void by the FA.

Liversedge FC Squad

THE KEY MEN

By Josh Youll

Goalkeeper

Defender

The Gaffer

Jordan Porter

Kevy Tarangadzo

An FA Trophy winner with Halifax, Porter has been ever reliable for the visitors since arriving in May.

The physical, goal-scoring centre-back has caught the eye during his second spell at Liversedge.

The experienced tactician has led Sedge to the fourth round for the first time in their history.

The 26-year-old, previously of Huddersfield Town's academy, signed for The Shaymen in August 2015 to battle for the number one spot.

Tarangadzo, who spent time in the Cypriot Second Division, has made over 50 appearances for Sedge, having returned in August 2019 from Yorkshire Amateur.

Hailing from Leeds, Rimmington spent time with Rothwell Juniors and Leeds City while first starting in the dugout.

The shot-stopper joined Scarborough Athletic the season after, prior to a stint in the North East with Spennymoor Town.

He linked up with Liversedge U19s, before eventually becoming first-team manager in May 2015.

Porter captained Brighouse Town to a play-off final victory in 2018/19, however promotion would be harshly denied for Town.

The towering defender has found the net on five occasions this campaign, proving to be threat from crosses, while also contributing to six clean sheets.

Jonathan Rimmington

Rimmington has kept Sedge in the NCEL Premier Division throughout his tenure, and was on course to achieve promotion before the last two seasons were curtailed.

Attacker

The ex-Brighouse Town and Harrogate Railway player has also represented the Congo Brazzaville national team in 2014.

The Game Changer

Midfielder

Joe Walton

Ross Daley

At 31, the consistent holding midfielder carries a wealth of experience under his belt.

Daly began his career as a 16-year-old at Thackley, spending four years there before transferring to Bradford PA. He would later help Farsley Celtic gain promotion to tier seven in 2017, having first joined in 2013, before becoming a mainstay for Scarborough Athletic and Hyde United.

The central midfielder made the switch to Jonathan Rimmington's side from promotion rivals Yorkshire Amateur in June.

Goalkeepers: Tom Morgan

Defenders: Adam Field Adam Porritt Jack Hardacre Jack Steers John Cyrus

Oliver Fearon

From Ossett, the dangerous centre forward has scored over 100 times for Jonathan Rimmington's outfit.

Primarily used on the right flank, Fearon is Sedge's top scorer in the Vase with four goals to his name.

The fans' favourite joined Sedge at the beginning of the 2014/15 campaign as a defender, however when Rimmington was appointed, Walton was quick to transition into a target man.

A product of Barnsley's youth set-up, Fearon made his senior debut at 16 for Worsbrough Bridge.

The Sedge stalwart, formerly of Retford United, is nearing 200 appearances at Clayborn, having played in a variety of positions including goalkeeper.

Walton has netted eight strikes in all competitions this season.

Midfielders: Nicky Boshell James Ghaichem Alfie Raw Joe Kenny Michael Bottomley

The sharp attacker would enjoy time with likes of Maltby Main, Frickley Athletic and AFC Mansfield, where he gained promotion to tier eight in 2018.

After a short stint with Handsworth, he moved to Clayborn one year later, forming a lethal partnership with Walton.

Forwards: Carl Stewart Joe Gaughan Paul Walker Ashley Flynn

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NoticeBoard Durham Challenge Cup action in midweek

One in one out at Hebburn Town

We suppose you will have probably already heard the news of these transfers by now.

As the Durham Challenge Cup plays on to a conclusion, it is another cup competition that Hebburn get to fight for this season.

Already at the quarter-final stage after wins against Washington FC and Gateshead Rutherford, the Hornets will take on Birtley away from home in the next stage on Wednesday night.

We played Birtley in the League Cup last season, securing a club-record 13-0 win against them.

Should we come through the Birtley game, we will face the winners of West Auckland vs Esh Winning in the semi-final.

This will be behind closed doors as restrictions continue, but as always we will try and bring you some coverage.

Congrats to former Hornet Sam Greenwood We would like to say a big congratulations to former young Hornet Sam Greenwood who secured the Premier League 2 Division Two title with Leeds United.

Cedwyn Scott left Hebburn Town for Carlisle United in January in a move that brings up mixed emotions.

We were obviously very sad to lose such an important player and incredible goalscorer, but we were also incredibly proud to see a player that we have watched develop earn a move into professional football.

Kevin Bolam expressed his delight at seeing Cedwyn get a move into league two, saying: “Obviously I am over the moon for the lad!

“He’s been brilliant since he joined us. He’s a humble young lad who showed a fantastic desire and willingness to learn.

“This is another fantastic example of the door never being shut for opportunities in the professional game.”

Since the move Cedwyn has found some professional minutes. He seems to be in a period of scoring every time he plays for the reserves and earning a run out, but not yet getting enough first team minutes to make a big impression. We are certain it will come for him eventually.

The forward played in the junior sides at the Hornets along- It turned out the forward would play a role in bringing in side the likes of Bali Mumba and Dan Neil. a new face. He is a very good friend of new-Hornet Jack Lambert and mentioned Hebburn when his friend told He has been in fine form for Leeds United U23s this season, him he wanted to find a club for some training. and scored a stunning free-kick in the title-securing game against Aston Villa.

The midfielder joins until the end of the season with a Home Draw in FA Vase The draw for the fifth round proper of the FA Vase has already been made with a home draw for the winners of today's tie.

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view to securing a longer term deal ahead of the 2021/22 season.

On the signing, Kevin Bolam said: “I’m thrilled to have the lad on board and with the loss of Cedwyn Scott to Carlise then Jack will be a good addition to our squad.

"He has joined at a really exciting period and I’m sure he’ll do well."

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CLUB HONOURS

Wearside League Champions: 1966/67 Northern Combination Champions: 1943/44 Tyneside League Champions: 1938/39 Durham Challenge Cup Winners: 1942/43, 1991/92 Northern League Division Two Runner Up: 2017/18

CLUB RECORDS Best FA Cup Performance: Fourth Qualifying Round (2011/12)

Best FA Trophy Performance: Second Qualifying Round Replay (1994/95) Best FA Vase Performance: Final (2019/20 *Ongoing) Record Attendance: 1,705 v Plymouth Parkway (FA Vase Quarter Final 19/02/20) Biggest Win: 13-0 Heaviest Defeat: 3-10 18 | @HebburnTown

Club Hebburn was very different back in 1912. The collieries that had changed it from a small agricultural hamlet to a cosmopolitan but pretty grimy industrial town were nearing peak employment of 1,864 men, the shipyards launched by Andrew Leslie were in full vigour and the town, 11 years earlier, had welcome a diminutive Frenchman called Alphonse Reyrolle.

Reyrolle opened an engineering works, initially employing just 50 men, in the former dye factory next to St Aloysius’s church. At its peak Reyrolles would employ 12,000 men from a wide range of backgrounds, religions and cultures and export to 70 countries and be known worldwide.

The company also started a football team, encouraged by industrialist and mine owner Sir Ralph Carr-Ellison, another famous name in Hebburn history who provided the sports ground on which the Northern League side still plays. Football has played a major part in the life of the town, a cornerstone of its history.

Probably it also helped the population forget the harshness of day-to-day life, families of ten and more in insanitary, two-up two-down houses. When the last pit closed in 1931, it had claimed the lives of almost 200 men and boys.

There’d been plenty of teams before 1912, of course, notably Hebburn Argyle – kicked off in 1882 by Father Toner, the priest at St Aloysius’s. The town had so many Scots, they became known as the Tyneside Highlanders. Pre-World War 1 derbies with Jarrow would attract crowds of 8,000.The Geordie town also had Shinty and Curling Clubs and even an annual Highland Games, organised by the Hebburn Celtic Society.

Alphonse Reyrolle had actively encouraged his workers to take part in sport, including “barefoot” football, and formed the Employees’ Benevolent Association. The team formed in 1912, elected to the second division of the Jarrow and District Junior League, was suitably booted, however.

They progressed, flourished in the 1930s, had a wartime season in the North Eastern League, won the Durham Challenge Cup in 1943, and returned to the Northern Combination where they stayed until 1958. In 1959-60, Reyrolles had another season in the terminally ailing North Eastern League but finished bottom with just eight points.

The club then had 28 seasons in the Wearside League, and won the league in 1966 and the Monkwearmouth Cup in 1968.

In 1988, following the demise of the iconic engineering company A. Reyrolle, the name was changed to Hebburn and application made to join the Northern League – though it was before the days of automatic promotion and relegation and there wasn’t a vacancy. The ground was improved and other clubs canvassed. The break, however, came when North Shields created a vacancy by deciding by deciding to play elsewhere. The team played its first Northern League game on August 19 1989, winning 2-1 at Shotton Comrades, won promotion and the Durham Challenge Cup in 1992 but were relegated – contentiously – for failing to meet ground criteria. They won the Craven Cup in 1999-2000.

History In season 2011/12, Hebburn reached the FA Cup final qualifying round – a dream tie at neighbours Gateshead, from whom they were separated by 125 league places – and secured promotion in third place after a fascinating and exciting final ten games which took the team up to the first division In 2012/13 Hebburn Town met their target of staying in the first division after a nerve racking end to the season.

During the close season however manager Paul Bennett decided to leave the club for Jarrow Roofing along with his assistant Dean Nicholson. Unfortunately the team followed suit and in June the club had to start from scratch; two ex-Hebburn players Scott Oliver and Davy Bell took up the challenge and the new management team successfully assembled a squad of mainly young players with a base of experienced players to give the team a good mix.

Unfortunately, the very young and somewhat inexperienced side could not avoid relegation although they played with spirit, commitment and enthusiasm throughout the season. The team received many plaudits for their playing style and attitude and also achieved some notable results; although relegated the team got stronger as the season progressed.

The squad in 2017/2018 season had a magnificent run from Jan 2018 – May 2018 that saw the Hornets record just 2 losses in all competitions, this fine form secured promotion to the Ebac Northern League Division One by finishing in second place.

In their first season back in Division 1, Hebburn finished as runners up. Michael Richardson was the side’s top scorer with 25 goals, and then manager Scott Oliver took the side to the fifth round of the FA Vase.

The Vase run was remarkable as the home attendance record was broken twice. 1,302 people attended the game against City of Liverpool in the first round, and 1,310 people were at the game against West Auckland in the fifth round.

In the summer of 2019, manager Scott Oliver stepped down from his role and reserve team manager Kevin Bolam stepped up to the role. The new management team of Kevin Bolam and assistant Mick Mulhern had a promising first season in charge, with the team in the promotion hunt before the season was voided as well as reaching the final of the FA Vase which is still yet to be played.

Hebburn Town has now enjoyed 30 seasons and over 1,000 games in the Northern League. Hopefully, they will continue to build on their great legacy for another 1,000 games.

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Hebburn TOwn Mark Foden Sponsored by Gary & Tracy Rogers Goalkeeper

24-year-old goalkeeper from Scotland with a wealth of experience. Formerly of St Mirren, Ross County, Stirling and Stenhousemuir, Foden crossed the border to join Gateshead at the start of the 2018/19 season. He moved to Blyth Spartans on a permanent deal the following summer but found himself out of favour and joined Hebburn in December 2019.

Andy Coulson Goalkeeper

Dave Bussey Young goalkeeper who joined this summer as cover for Mark Foden.

Has experience with a number of Northern League clubs over the past couple of years including West Auckland, Northallerton & Shildon AFC.

Darren Lough Sponsored by The Chapman Family Defender

Versatile defender who mainly plays at left-back. who Joined the club in the summer of 2019 from South Shields. Previously spent four years playing in Iceland with KA Akureyri and IA Akranes.

Dan Groves Defender

Sponsored by Ray Straughan Strong right footed defender with bags of energy and loves a tackle.

The experienced defender is mainly deployed at right-back. Joined the club in June 2018 from Shildon AFC.

Jack Donaghy Defender

Sponsored by David Paull A versatile player who can play anywhere on the pitch, but mainly plays at centre-back. A product of the Hornets academy, Jack made his debut in 2017 and won Player of the Year in the 2017-2018 season.

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Danny Carson Defender

Sponsored by Co Op Funeralcare Experienced ball-playing centre-half into his second season with Hebburn after joining the in the summer of 2019 from Morpeth Town. Played for Jarrow Roofing and South Shields before joining Morpeth.

Angelos Eleftheriadis Sponsored by Andrew Toal Defender

Defender who joined in December 2019 after a spell at Whitley Bay. Brought in primarily as the strength and conditioning coach, he has been registered as a player for cover with his vast playing experience in the Northern League and in Europe.

Louis Storey Midfielder

Carl Taylor Midfielder

Sponsored by Terry Smith Strong midfielder with bags of experience for a young age who joined the club in the summer of 2018 from South Shields. The NUFC academy graduate was made club captain in the 2019-20 season and can also play at centre-back.

Sponsored by Kevin Millar Wall & Floor Tiling Contractor: 07947159557

Midfielder who joined the club in the summer of 2019 from Gateshead Leam Rangers in the Wearside League.

Damen Mullen Midfielder Sponsored by John Havelock Senior A dynamic and experienced midfielder who joins following a long spell with Blyth Spartans. Can also play defensive midfield where he helped Morpeth Town to the FA Vase title in 2016 while on a dual registration deal.

First Team Squad Michael Richardson Midfielder Sponsored by Gavin Johnston

Jack Lambert Midfielder

A talented midfielder who joined the Hornets in August 2018 ahead of the 2018/2019 campaign. A NUFC academy graduate and vast experience with teams such as Blyth Spartans and South Shields FC.

Robbie Spence Midfielder

Sponsored by Julie Stokoe

Extremely talented, dynamic young midfielder who has signed following a spell playing professionally in Iceland. Spent his youth career with Middlesbrough FC before moving on to the likes of Scunthorpe, Blyth Spartans and Darlington FC.

Graeme Armstrong Sponsored by Tyne & Wear LGV Forward Graeme joined the club in the summer of 2018 from South Shields FC. An experienced professional who knows just where the onion bag is.

Graeme has previously played for clubs such as Whitby Town, Blyth Spartans, Darlington and Gateshead.

Talented midfielder who joined the Hornets in the summer of 2018 from Team Northumbria. Can also fill in at right-back.

Thomas Potter Midfielder

Sponsored by LLK Doors & Windows

Potter is a creative winger who can play on either side of midfield. He joined from Morpeth in December 2019 after making 34 appearances for them over the course of one-anda-half seasons. Preceding that, he played for Whitley Bay.

Michael McKeown Midfielder

Sponsored by Fire Logistics Ltd 0191 214 6400

Olly Martin Forward

Sponsored by Amber Robinson Versatile striker who joined the club in the summer of 2019 from Whitley Bay. The Newcastle United academy graduate has also played for Jarrow Roofing.

Sponsored by David Thomas

Tall experienced midfielder who joined the club from Morpeth in December 2019. His most notable achievement is winning the FA Vase with his former club North Shields in 2015. He’s also played for West Auckland in the Northern League.

Amar Purewal Forward

Sponsored by Three Rivers Health & Safety

A tall and skilful striker who joined this summer. Versatile with bags of experience and a good goal-scoring record having played for the likes of Durham City, Bishop Auckland Darlington FC & recently West Auckland Town.

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Hebburn town Management team Kevin Bolam Manager

Sponsored by Andrew Evans Kevin stepped up to the role of first team manager in the summer of 2019 following time managing the reserves who he guided to the Wearside League title in 2019.

In his first season as first team manager, he had his team well in the promotion race and reached the FA Vase semi-final.

Jason Miller Goalkeeper Coach

Sponsored by The Autism Awareness Foundation

Goalkeeper coach who joined Kevin Bolam’s coaching team in the summer of 2019. He is a Uefa B licensed coach who is also an FA Coach Education tutor.

Mick Mulhern Assistant Manager Sponsored by SWL Scaffolding Ltd Experienced coach who has managed Sunderland Ladies and Whitley Bay. Has also been assistant coach of England U23s and was previously head of coaching and development at Jarrow Roofing.

Physio Team: First Team Sports Therapist - Michael Patterson First Team Sports Therapist - Darren Noble Strength and Conditioning - Angelos Eleftheriadis

How we got here... a recap of the 2020/21 Vase

Saturday 12th December - Second Round Proper Hebburn Town 3-2 North Shields

By Jonny O'Gorman Hebburn Town survived a spell of intense late pressure to ensure their progression into the next round of the FA Vase with a 3-2 win over Northern League title rivals North Shields.

Hebburn opened the scoring through the head of captain Louis Storey in the 17th minute but a Ryan Carr strike from the edge of the box 20 minutes later levelled the scores.

Early second half goals for Hebburn from Michael Richardson and Graeme Armstrong gave the Hornets a two-goal lead. The game was not finished there, Shields pulled one back through Callum Smith in the 80th minute. Despite late Shields pressure they were unable to break the home side down and take the game to penalties.

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After a drab first fifteen minutes in which neither side produced any real chances on goal, a foul on Cedwyn Scott on the half-way line allowed the home side to take full advantage of the resulting free kick. Richardson launched the ball into the area which was met by a leaping Storey who’s looping header creeped in underneath the bar.

Shields then fought their way back into the game just before halftime through Carr who after receiving the ball on the edge of the area unleashed a ferocious first time shot past a diving Mark Foden in the Hebburn goal.

Hebburn flew out the block after the break and restored their lead in the 48th minute when Richardson received the ball in the area, danced past two North Shields defenders and slid the ball home.

The Hornets third came when Scott collected the ball on the left following a chaotic goalmouth scramble, Scott then sent a rasping shot low into the melee of players which was tapped in by Armstrong.

After the third goal, North Shields sparked into life, taking the game to the Northern League leaders and three minutes after the home side’s third Shields headed over the bar following a great cross.

The Robins’ pressure was eventually rewarded when substitute Callum Smith smashed home their second. After the goal Shields looked confident of scoring an equaliser that would take the game to penalties and peppered the Hebburn defence with an aerial bombardment.

But the home side stood tall, dealing with everything their opponents could throw at them and denied the away side the equaliser.

Saturday 19th December - Third Round Proper Hebburn Town 2(p)-2 Vauxhall Motors

By Josh Youll

Mark Foden was quick to deny Holmes another opportunity, before Graeme Armstrong linked up with Purewal on the half hour mark, but the ‘keeper was equal to the latter’s close-range shot.

Holmes and Darren Lough saw chances sail wide in the closing stages of the first half, much like Armstrong’s menacing strike at the start of the second.

McKeown wonderfully found Purewal on 67 minutes, however Ryan Crump denied the striker one-on-one, before McKeown fired the rebound over.

With 75 on the clock, Michael Burkey saw a tame shot blocked, but Cooper was on hand to poke home the rebound to level proceedings.

On the 90 mark, Burkey jinked past two Hebburn players before releasing an enthralling finesse into the top corner to take the advantage.

The Hornets showed resilience though, with Robbie Spence finding Dan Groves three minutes later, who rifled a strike straight past Crump in fine fashion.

Glenn Rule was shown a second yellow for Motors seven minutes into injury time following off the ball antics, moments before the referee blew for penalties.

Hebburn were 4-3 up when Foden neatly saved Kyle Scarisbrick’s spot kick, leaving Armstrong to powerfully strike The Hornets through.

Hebburn Town XI: Foden, Groves, Lough, Storey, Carson, Mullen, McKeown, Richardson (Spence, 62’), Potter, Purewal (Martin, 76’), Armstrong Unused subs: Coulson, Eleftheriadis, Donaghy, Taylor Goals: McKeown (15’), Groves (90+5’) Bookings: McKeown (60’), Storey (65’) Vauxhall Motors XI: Crump, Wainwright, Drummond (Burkey, 71’), Scarisbrick, Mitchell, Heath, Robson, Rule, Smyth (Forbes, 76’), Cooper, Holmes

A dramatic conclusion against The Motormen in December saw Hebburn prevail into the 20/21 FA Vase fourth round.

Michael McKeown capitalised on some frail defending in the first 45, before Haydn Cooper levelled things up with 15 to go.

Unused subs: Cross, Waring, Nugent, Hamm, Hampson Goals: Cooper (75’), Burkey (90’) Bookings: Drummond (65’), Rule (65’, 90+7’), Cooper (82’)

Both sides thrillingly fired home in injury time, meaning The Hornets were to face a shootout lottery in order to progress.

Joe Heath and Ben Holmes had early efforts for the visitors, before Kevin Bolam’s side opened the scoring on 15 minutes through McKeown.

Amar Purewal nodded down Danny Carson’s cross, and several blocked chances would eventually fall for the midfielder to poke home.

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Quiz Corner

Guess WHO?

Spot the ball

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Sports QUiz 1. In what minute did Dan Groves score an equaliser to send us to penalties against Vauxhall Motors in the previous round?

2. With that goal against the Motormen, how many goals has Dan Groves scored in his Hebburn career?

5. Which four English sides remain in European Competition this season?

6. Who was sent off for Leeds United in their stunning win over league leaders Man City with just 10men?

7. At which track is this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix taking place?

3. Who scored the winning penalty in the shootout that followed that 8. Which British tennis Dan Groves equaliser? player beat world number 4. Hebburn Town have been one Novak Djokovic at the involved in three shootouts Monte Carlo Masters?

since the beginning of 9. Name the horse and the September, how many have jockey that won last weekwe won? end's Grand National at Aintree?

Guess who: Michael McKeown, Spot the ball: C Quiz: 1. 95th, 2. two goals, 3. Graeme Armstrong, 4. two out of three (wins over Corinthian and Vauxhall, lost against Pontefract), 5. Man City, Chelsea (Champions League), Man Utd & Arsenal (Europa League), 6. Liam Cooper, 7. Imola, 8. Dan Evans, 9. Minella Times ridden by Rachael Blackmore (first female jockey to win the Grand National)

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Promotion hopes given fresh boost but nothing confirmed yet

Hebburn Town FC welcome the recommendations by the FA's Alliance & Leagues committees to commit to the non-league restructure, but the club remain cautious that nothing is set in stone yet.

The committees have recommended that the restructure take place that will see 110 clubs at steps five to seven moved upwardly.

Therefore, we welcome this latest update and the recommendations of the FA's Alliance & Leagues committees, but we remain cautious to get ahead of ourselves. We are still a long way from these proposals being accepted, confirmed and put in place, and there are all sorts of stumbling blocks that could get in the way.

In the meantime, we'll remain quietly optimistic.

A new division is supposed to be added at Step 4 which will be administered by the Northern Premier League and it is into this division that three Northern League clubs could be promoted if the restructure takes place.

Whether it is another season in Division One of the Northern League, or finally getting that move up to Step 4 that we deserve, we will work hard behind the scenes to ensure that we are ready to succeed at whatever level we are at next season.

The committees have recommended that teams should be ranked on a points per game system based on completed results from the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons.

Who knows? We might actually complete a season for once in 2021/22

If this proposal is agreed upon and put in place by the FA, Hebburn Town would be promoted alongside Stockton Town and Shildon AFC. Promotion is something that the club has been working towards, having seen two promotion-chasing campaigns in which we were in good positions get curtailed, it seems like a common sense solution that the restructure finally go ahead and the hard work and investment of clubs like ourselves is finally rewarded.

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Editor’s Notes Well... It has been a while.

It feels surreal to be back. There were times it had been so long since any announcement or update that I started to think the worst, that we were done for the season.

So the announcement that this season's Vase was to continue, and the date being set for last season's final were both massive boosts.

I obviously have to recognise what a lucky position I am in to be able to attend these games. It just will not be the same without fans, let's hope for an easing of restrictions and the end to behind closed doors as soon as possible.

With regards to the behind closed doors situation, I have to give a big thanks to our friends at Gateshead FC. They have volunteered to step in and help us bring as much coverage as possible to you.

Jack McGraghan has helped us set up a stream to give you all the chance to watch the game.

Also lending a hand for the rest of the 20/21 Vase campaign is Gateshead media duo Josh Youll and James Rushmore.

I have to say a big thanks to both of them. I've maybe settled into routine in the last few weeks of fixtures before lockdown, whereas they have come in with fresh ideas to provide coverage and bring you as close to the action as can be.

Obviously you will all be very aware that one fixture that is already set in stone to come under behind closed doors restrictions is the 19/20 Vase Final.

I think I speak for most when I say it has been a huge blow that there has been no solution found to allow fans to be in the ground on this special day.

It makes that feeling of disappointment even bigger when you see that game sandwiched by fixtures at Wembley that will have something of a crowd.

If I was to take something away from my time studying sports journalism at university (aside from my actual degree of course) it would be learning what a special competition the FA Vase is.

I had not even attended an FA Vase game until 2017.

I find that crazy to think of when I think back to Corinthian away in September, which was probably one of the most emotionally charged days of my life.

I couldn't even do my job properly. I forgot to take match notes as I was just absorbed in the action.

Then when the Corinthian penalty sailed above the bar in the shootout and our place at Wembley was confirmed, it was a feeling that football has never given me. Seeing Leeds get promoted comes close, but it was an even greater feeling than seeing the team I've supported all of my life return to the Premier League, as I'd been involved with the club every step of away and followed the journey throughout.

I think back to just how special that was and it becomes even more upsetting that the fans that have followed the journey every step of the way cannot be there. But it is a big relief that the lads will finally got their chance to finish the job on the pitch, that is a huge positive.

But with that in mind, we've got a job to do against Liversedge before that. To make another Vase Final in the same year would probably go down as one of the greatest success stories at this level. It would make it all the more special if we could share it with fans.

Liversedge seem like a good side. They've knocked out a few Northern League teams. But as always, we know our lads can beat anyone on their day.

Enjoy the game,

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Hebburn Town

Liversedge FC

Manager: Kevin Bolam Start

Manager: Jonathan Rimmington Sub

Sub

Mark Foden (GK)

Start

Jordan Porter (GK) Tom Morgan (GK)

Dan Groves Jack Donaghy

Joe Walton

Darren Lough

Carl Stewart

Danny Carson

Michael Bottomley Adam Field

Angelos Eleftheriadis Louis Storey

Oliver Fearon

Robbie Spence

Adam Porritt Jack Hardacre

Michael McKeown Damen Mullen

jack Steers

Carl Taylor

John Cyrus

Michael Richardson Tom Potter Jack Lambert

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Nicky Boshell James Ghaichem Kevy Tarangadzo

Olly Martin

Alfie Raw

Amar Purewal

Joe Kenny

Graeme Armstrong

Ross Daley

Andy Coulson (GK)

Joe Gaughan

Kieran Hunter (GK)

Paul Walker

Dylan Rutherford

Ashley Flynn

Luke Hudson Liam Murray Jordan Stephenson Ethan Carter Innocent Chirinda Daniel Maddison

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MOTM:

Referee: *Connor Scott Assistant Referees: Matthew Davidson & Alexander Ferriday