Longlevens AFC v Fairford Town

LONGLEVENS AFC Official Matchday Programme

LONGLEVENS AFC v FAIRFORD TOWN Saturday 19th December 2020 Kick-Off 2pm Follow Us: @Longlevensafc www.longlevensafc.com

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Longlevens AFC

Craig Martin

Darrell Long

Kacey Johnstone

Kane Winman

Adam Wallace

Ed Smyllie

James Barnett

Luke Kavanagh

George Callinan

Ollie Long

Ryan Dunn

GOALKEEPERS

Tommy Callinan

DEFENDERS

Tim Hall

Ben Williams

MIDFIELDERS

Player Sponsors

Will Emery

Jack Cornell

Shaun O'Connor

Isaac Johns

Joe Haswell

Elliott Martin

Callum McGuirk

Jay Kennedy

Harry Emmett

Elliot Kennedy

FORWARDS

Tommy Callinan

Brad Martin

Longlevens AFC Our Club History The Club, in its current format, was founded in 1954.

We initially played in the North Gloucestershire League, but currently we operate in the UHL Sport Hellenic League, the Gloucestershire Norther Senior League and the Stroud and District League.

In 2011/12, Gloucester City Council created a new football facility and we were fortunate enough to be offered the tenancy, which enabled us to make the step-up to the Gloucestershire County League – our facilities at our Club HQ could not be converted to ‘make the grade’.

At this point, we must give great credit to E. G. Carter and Company Limited, our major sponsors, because, without them, we could not have got Saw Mills up to the required standard and I am happy to say that they are still the major force for the improvements that we have subsequently made – so “Thank You” Carters, as they are locally referred to!

We run five male adult sides, a Ladies side and a Veterans team and this season we are expanding our Youth Section to include sides from U8’s to U11’s and this will bring us to a total of 27 sides in all and we are recognised as a Charter Standard Development Club. Special mention here to Dennis Barnsley who has done so much work in respect of the Youth Section and the Charter Standard and to our Chairman, Mark Cornell and Treasurer Chris Trout for putting in so much work to make the expansion of the Youth Section happen.

We had spent more than forty years trying to reach the Gloucestershire County League, but amazingly, within three years we had passed through it and gained promotion to the UHLSPORT Hellenic League, having won the League in 2013-14 and once again we were indebted to Carters for helping us to upgrade Saw Mills to the required standard.

So, in 2014/15 we started another new phase for the Club, in Division One West of the UHLSPORT Hellenic League and what a start! We won the Division at the first attempt, so after three consecutive titles and two consecutive promotions, we found ourselves in the Premier Division and in 2017-18 recorded our highest League position, but we recognise the difficulties of facing sides that have a history and an infrastructure that is vastly superior to ours – but, after a hard fought battle, last season, we secured our place for season 2019-20 over the Easter weekend fixtures.

Mark Moore took over Management duties in 2017-18, after long-serving manager James French stood down, but unfortunately, only a few months into the 2018-19 campaign, Mark suffered a recurrence of the heart condition that had seen him forced into premature retirement, as a player, a couple of years previously. Mark’s health has improved significantly and we wish him well and hope to see him back at the Club in the near future and we are pleased to say that James still ‘chips-in’ albeit more in the background these days.

Club stalwart and Mark’s assistant Craig ‘Spider’ Martin stepped into the breach, as we thought temporarily, but, as it became obvious that Mark’s condition wouldn’t allow him to return, Craig was officially recognised.

Realising that he would need help, he asked Tim Hall to reconsider his decision to ‘step-away’ from the Club at the end of 2017-18, which he did, and we were also fortunate to secure the services of Tommy Callinan, Daryl Long and more recently Kacey Johnstone to help Craig out and we are pleased to say that this ‘team’ will continue to run things in Season 2020-21.We were finishing last season very strongly and were on course to better our highest ever finish, but the Coronavirus derailed the season and, in fact, the World and casting one’s mind back to February, it is amazing to think that at that time our only real concern was with the weather and would our pitch be playable – we certainly had no idea of the impact that this pandemic would have on the World.

Apologies to all those people at the Club who deserve a name-check but didn’t get one!

Adam Wallace

Longlevens AFC Goal Keeper

Young goalkeeper who has come through the youth teams at Longlevens. First season with the first team, looking to progress to the next level.

Will be looking to push Kane for the No. 1 jersey.

James Barnett

Defence

Ben Williams

Defence

Edward Smyllie

Defence

Having won everything at Northern Senior Level, Barnett made the step up to Hellenic Football with Longlevens in 2018. He can play anywhere across the back 4 and has been a consistent performer in all positions.

Ben will be looking to push on after a solid first season in the Hellenic Premier which saw him captain the side on one occasion. A strong no nonsense defender.

Been with the first team for the best part of 10 years, has helped with the progression from Northern Senior League to Hellenic League football. Quick and deceptively good in the air.

Ryan Dunn

Kane Winman

Goal Keeper

Former Gloucester City & Bristol City Goalkeeper, coming into his 2nd full season with the club.

Hoping to secure No. 1 shirt after missing most of last season with injury.

Luke Kavanagh

Defence

Ollie Long

Defence

George Callinan

Defence

Entering his 8th season with the club after taking a break from playing duties. Defensively minded player who can be deployed in both defence or midfield.

Ball playing centre half in his 4th season for the club. Positive season back fit last year, a good platform to improve his game further and contribute to another ambitious season for Longlevens.

Former Forest Green Rovers Academy defender who is looking to follow in his families footsteps of making a name for himself in local football.

Impressed when he was involved with the team last season, looking to kick on again this season.

Tommy Callinan Jr.

Midfield

Entering 30th consecutive season with the club.

Bags of energy for an old man, will run all day.

Just one more season, maybe...

Been at the club for a couple seasons now, he is a technical central midfielder who doesn't lose many headers. Will hope to add more goals to his game this season.

Will Emery

Midfield

Jack Cornell

Midfield

Shaun O'Connor

Midfield

Isaac Johns

Midfield

Defence

Played his first season for the club last year and really enjoyed playing at this level. Looking to add more goals to his game and hope the team has another successful season.

Club Captain for the past 2 seasons, inspirational both on and off the field. Will influence through his performances, rather than his talking and all the lads look up to him.

Former Cheltenham Town Academy midfielder, been at the club for 4 seasons. Scored for every team at the club and looking to improve on last season.

Best goal scoring winger at the club, 3rd top goal scorer last season. Hopefully learns to head the ball this season.

Joe Haswell

Midfield

Elliot Martin

Midfield

Joe is a former Gloucester City youth player, in his first full season at Longlevens. Contributed in the games he played in last season, and hopes to kick on this season and earn a regular start.

Young lad who has played for Gloucester City youth teams, looks after the ball well and has a good eye for a pass, will be looking to be more involved with the first team this year after winning the Reserves Players Player of the Year.

Callum McGuirk

Midfield

Harry Emmett

Forward

Callum is new to the club this season after recently being with both Bristol City and Forest Green Rovers, will be looking to playing as many minutes as possible in his first season in men's football.

Elliot Kennedy

Forward

Played in Southern League for 10 years. Quick and has an eye for goal. Scored 24 goals in his first season of Hellenic League Football and hoping to break that record this season

Most talented utility player in the league, will play in any position on the pitch if required. Played up top for the majority of last season and scored 20 goals. Looking to do the same and try and better that this year.

Brad Martin

Forward

Played at this level for past 4 or 5 years and regularly scores 20+ goals a season. Will be hoping to hit that target and hopefully more in another successful season for the club.

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Fairford Town • Club History Formed in 1891, Fairford Town Football Club is a forward-thinking community club with a proud history, having recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. The Reds are one of the longest-serving members of the Hellenic Premier Division.

Here are a few facts about the club that you may or may not be aware of – and we look forward to welcoming you to Cinder Lane, perhaps for the return fixture or to take in a game soon.

A-Z GUIDE | FAIRFORD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Your guide to the Reds for the 2018/19 Hellenic Premier Division season AIR TATTOO – Royal International Air Tattoo (19-21 July 2019) sponsor our away kit BEVAN – Reds manager Jody Bevan scored over 250 goals in 600 career games CLUBHOUSE – Includes SPIKES Diner, two bars, big screens and a boardroom DI CANIO – Italian Paolo Di Canio played at Cinder Lane during a 2012 charity match EXPERTISE – Defender John Watson was recently with Cardiff City as Sports Scientist FOUNDED – The club was formed in 1891 and recently its celebrated 125th anniversary GROUND BOARDS – Priced at £99 for the season at Cinder Lane, great value!

HISTORIC – The FA Cup trophy was on show at Cinder Lane v Knaphill (August 2014) NSTAGRAM – Follow us on Instagram @FairfordTownFC for match images and more JONES – Steve Jones began with Fairford before an established Football League career KIT – This season’s new home kit is manufactured by Stroud-based firm Zapkam LEAGUE – Fairford won the Division 1 West title in 2016/17 with a goal difference of 105 MEGA SPIKE – Take on the Mega Spike (3/4 lb burger!) when you visit Cinder Lane NEARLY – FTFC finished Hellenic Premier Division Runners-up in 1990/91 & 1994/95 OWENS – Rugby referee Nigel Owens MBE recently spoke at a club fundraising dinner PROPERTY – Cinder Lane and the large training ground are both owned by the club QUIRKY – Washing machines can be found in one of the main stands at Cinder Lane RECORD – The visit of Coventry City in 2000 saw Fairford’s record attendance (1,525) SPIKES – Main club sponsor SPIKES have a fast food diner inside the clubhouse T WITTER – Follow updates from today’s game via @FairfordTownFC on Twitter UNSUNG – President Mike Tanner is in his 45th season with FTFC, having joined in 1973 VOLUNTEER – We’re always looking for an extra pair of hands. Can you help?

WORLD CUP – 1966 World Cup winner Alan Ball once played a charity match at FTFC X-MEN – Ex-boss Paul Richardson played for Nottingham Forest under Brian Clough YOUTH – The youngest player to play for the Fairford first team is Steve Bennett (15) ZOOM – Many of our home fixtures are photographed by Ainscow Pictures

Ben Mitchell

Fairford Town

Goal Keeper

Long-serving goalkeeper who has great experience at this level. Has also played for Royal Wootton Bassett Town but now a key member of the set-up.

Ben Saunders

Defence

Kyle Parker

Defence

John Watson

Defence

Central defender with an eye for goal. Returned to the club last season after a brief spell at Shrivenham.

22 year old left back who joined Fairford in the summer from Wroughton. Has impressed with how quickly he has settled into playing at Hellenic League level.

Versatile defender who returned to the club in the summer of 2018, having previously played for the Reds before setting off to university and time with Cardiff City as Sports Scientist.

Sam Ayres

Goal Keeper

23 Year old goalkeeper with fantastic distribution skills who signed for Fairford shortly before lockdown but had to wait 6 months before making his competitive debut. Formerly with Cirencester Town.

Nathan Hawkins

Defence

Robbie James

Defence

Christian Turner-Williams

Midfield

Determined defender who adds a robustness to the backline. Returned to the club in October 2017.

Midfielder who came up through the Cirencester Town youth ranks before making a number of first team appearances.

Previously been on the books of Forest Green Rovers and Bristol City. He has made a huge impression with his talent since joining the club in the winter of 2019. Can play in midfield or full back.

Harvey Scholes

Midfield

One of the nicest guys in football, Sam joined Fairford in the summer having spent many years at Cirencester Town. Versatile and can play in defence or in midfield.

Joined Fairford from Wantage in January 2019.

Hugely talented playmaker who makes things happen.

Biagio Mazzotta

Midfield

Ben Lodge

Midfield

Callum Preece

Midfield

Nick Stanley

Midfield

Sam Farr

Midfield

Recruit from previous Hellenic side New College Swindon who has impressed with his technique, vision and eye for goal.

With a good pedigree, Preece arrived at Cinder Lane in November 2017. Has spells with Bishop’s Cleeve, Wantage Town and Shortwood to his name.

Extremely skilful, young prospect with pace and an eye for goal who will hope to impress at Cinder Lane this season. Previously with New College, Swindon Supermarine and Royal Wootton Bassett Town.

Another summer signing from local rivals Shrivenham Town, will bring tenacity and drive to the midfield.

Dan Bailey

Midfield

Ian Herring

Midfield

In his second spell at the Lane, hugely respected around the club and Player of the Year last season. An energetic and creative midfielder who will shoot on sight.

A summer signing who is a highly talented and experienced midfielder, has previously played at Swindon Town and Forest Green Rovers.

Ross Langworthy

Forward

Joe Hiscock

Forward

Summer signing from Tuffley Rovers and proven goal scorer who can play anywhere across the forward line.

Danny Gudger

Forward

Forward who joined Fairford in October 2018 after a number of years as a prolific goalscorer at Cirencester. Injuries halted his progress last season but one to look out for.

Joined Fairford in the summer having impressed during preseason. Joe is a forward who can play in a range of positions with an eye for goal .

Previously played for Clanfield.

Charlie Bailey

Forward

Talented player who came through the ranks with Fairford & Lechlade Youth FC. Big prospect for the future.

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LONGLEVENS AFC Matchday Squads Longlevens AFC

Fairford Town

Lewis Adams Adam Wallace Ben Williams James Barnett Luke Kavanagh George Callinan Nick Tilling Isaac Johns Joe Haswell Shaun OʼConnor © Cam Williams Lee Marshall Tommy Callinan Callum Mcguirk Elliot Martin Brad Martin Harry Emmett

Sam Ayres John Watson Kyle Parker Christian Turner-Williams Robbie James © Ian Herring Harvey Scholes Archie Bennett Ross Langworthy Dan Bailey Nick Stanley Ben Lodge Robert Dalgleish Nathan Hawkins Danny Gudger Ben Mitchell

Managers. Craig Martin & Tommy Callinan Coaches. Darrell Long & Kacey Johnstone. Physio. Tim Hall

Manager. Jody Bevan Coaches. Jamie Reid & Lee Randall

Match Officials: Ben Allen, Nick Stanley & Jo Cabala

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