Secretary: Robert Thom Treasurer: Philip Evans MBE
All of the above, plus: Howard Larcombe, Heather Larcombe, Martin Rowe, Alex Rowe, Rob Fellingham, Tim Edwards, Rob Larcombe, Dave Reed, Joe Bond, Paul Barlow, Julien Simier, Matt Preece
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A er a disappointing result in our rst match of the new season, losing 3-0 to Colyton, the First Team put up a much be er showing against Clyst Valley, one of the favourites to win this season’s Premier division.Trailing 2-1 at half time, we fought hard in the second half and managed to hang on to a 2-2 draw, both our goals coming from Fred Parsons, who won last season’s Golden Boot.
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A er the game, man-of-the match Fred was presented with a framed Yeovil shirt (see photo) by former Glovers’ Press O cer Richard Horobin to mark his 17 goals for the club last season. Other fundraising front, our rst music night last Saturday was not as well supported as expected but was enjoyed by those who a ended and we intend to persevere with similar events on the last Sat urday in every month until the end of the season. Last week’s old photo in our Archive section caused a good deal of interest. e prize for naming all the players went to Keith Broom who immediate ly recognised his two brothers, the late Robert Broome and his younger sibling, Stuart Broom. See page 9 for another blast from the past.
Chairman: Gerard Hitchcock Vice Chairman: Francesca Evans
President: Philip Evans MBE
A WARM welcome to the players and supporters of Kentisbeare visiting the Davey Fort today in the rst round of the East Devon Senior Cup. Neither club has won the prestigious trophy – rst competed for in 1904 – and last season Kentisbeare nished in fourth place in the Devon and Exeter Premier Division, just one position above the Seasiders, so it’s bound to be a competitive match.
Groundsman: Mark Bailey Committee Members
The Davey Fort, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DR Life Members: Mrs Kath Wellman David Cozens MBE Philip Evans MBE Les Loveridge Ellis
2 – Established 1885 –WELCOME TO THE DAVEY FORT Home of the Seasiders COMING UP AT THE FORT Saturday, September 24 – Music Night at the Clubhouse Saturday, December 17 – Christmas Auction Saturday, July 8 2023 – Sausage & Cider Festival Philip Evans MBE Programme Editor
3 LRFC 1st Team Devon & Exeter Premier Division P W D L GD PTS Crediton Utd 2nd 2 2 0 0 5 6 Alphington 2 2 0 0 3 6 Clyst Valley 1st 2 1 1 0 4 4 Sidmouth Town 2nd 2 1 0 1 3 3 Colyton 1st 2 1 0 1 2 3 Elmore 2nd 1 1 0 0 1 3 Dawlish United 1st 2 1 0 1 -2 3 LYME REGIS 1ST 2 0 1 1 -3 1 University of Exeter 2nd 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kentisbeare 1st 1 0 0 1 -1 0 Okehampton Argyle 2nd 1 0 0 1 -2 0 Sandford 1st 1 0 0 1 -2 0 Ottery St Mary Res 2 0 0 2 -8 0 17/09. Away v Kentisbeare 1st (League) 3pm ko 24/09. Home v Ottery Res (League) 4.30pm ko 22/08. 3-0 loss v Colyton (away) 27/08. 2-2 draw v Clyst Valley (home) Upcoming Fixtures: Mark Bailey Dan BenBradAlexDanJoshFredHaydnGaryChrisRobJoshBeerDainesFellinghamHiggsKnightLewisParsonsRawlinsRendallRoweRoweTurner Matchday Squad Recent Results Kevin Turner A istant Julien Simier Today’sManagerOpponents Kentisbeare 1st Venue: Home - Davey Fort, Charmouth Road Competition: East Devon Senior Cup Kick o : 2.15pm
AT our recent annual meeting Howard Larcombe stood down as chairman of the management commi ee a er holding the post for 14 years, a record. A former player and club man ager, Howard steered the club through some of the most di cult years in the club’s 137 years of history and which included a pandemic that saw the Davey Fort closed for many months and from which we are still recovering nancially.Howard, whose sons Rob and Jim also play for the Seasiders, was instrumental in the launch of the club’s development programme –Project Fortify – which has result ed in the Davey Fort o ering some of the best facilities at our level of football.Atthe club’s annual presenta tion night Howard was made a Life Member in recognition of his services to the club. Howard continues to sit on the club commi ee, as does his wife Heather and son Rob. e chairmanship has been taken over by another long-serving member, Gerard Hitchcock, who served as Howard’s deputy for many years. Gerard has been a life-long member of the club as a player, manager and commi ee member and continues the Hitchcock family’s connection with the club that goes back 60 years. In the last issue of e Seasider we paid tribute to Gerard’s father, Ken “Cooey”
Hitchcock who died earlier this year and who is greatly missed at the club where he was caretaker for many years.
Gerard’s vice-chairman is Francesca Evans who has been connected with the cub since she was eight years-old. Chez is the daughter of Club President Philip Evans MBE and has been involved in fundraising for the Seasiders for a number of years. She is the main organ iser of our successful Sausage and Cider Fes tival and also holds the position of Minutes Secretary on the commi ee. Both Gerard and Francesca are tireless workers for the club. Please support them.
4 It’s the Gerard and Chez Show! NEW OFFICERS AT THE HELM AT THE DAVEY FORT
5 Previous clubs: Millwey Rise, Charmouth Club you support: Manchester United Players you liken yourself to, or base your game on: Dennis Irwin, Gary Neville Best player you’ve played with: Sam Dibling Best player you’ve faced: Sam Dibling Favourite ground (besides Davey Fort, obviously): The Slope, Millwey Rise Favourite film: Snatch Your first tune on the jukebox: The Stone Roses - Elephant stone Drink of choice: San Miguel Any interesting fact about you: I once shared a flight with Martin Keown and Steve McManaman Three dream dinner guests: Eric cantona, Liam Gallagher, Johnny Rotten. HaydnLewis PLAYER PROFILES Nicknames: 'H' or 'Dirk' Position: LB / RB
6 Previous clubs: Axminster, Millwey & Sidmouth Club you support: Liverpool Players you liken yourself to/base your game on: Javier Mascherano / Momo Sissoko Best player(s) you’ve played with: I’ve played with some great players but the stand out ones are; Higgy, Sam Dibling, Richie Emmett, Freddy P the GOAT, Cally G., G. Knight . Best player(s) you’ve faced: Glenn Gould Favourite ground (besides Davey Fort, obviously): I would say Beer because we’ve always done well there and I pop up with a goal too. Favourite film: Any Will Ferrell film - Anchorman 1 & 2 Your first tune on the jukebox: Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa - One Kiss Drink of choice: Gin baby! An interesting fact about you: Not really. I’m quite boring really ha! Three dream dinner guests: Jurgen Klopp, Steven Gerrard & Will Ferrell PLAYER PROFILES BenTurner Nicknames: Tug Position: CB / CM
I moved to England in October 2009 and fell in love with Lyme Regis Football Club, having played against them when I was in Creully, and since then I have played as a Seasider until becoming a manager after taking training sessions for the last three to four years. As a manager, this year my focus is to enable the team to play the best football we can, developing as a continuous process we have had for the last two years since I took charge. I can see a big development in the mindset and way of playing of each player involved, not just with the 1st team but through all the club. This season my hopes and expectations will be a bit higher than last year with a top-three finish minimum as we proved last year that we can compete against anyone on a good day.
MEET THE Julien Simier
I became a Seasider the day I put my foot on English soil - and I will always be a Seasider!
FIRST TEAM I STARTED as a kid playing for Creully in Normandy under my Dad as a coach. I then moved to the Caen academy football club from under to 10s till under 16s. I stopped playing football for nearly three years after a severe injury. My Dad got me back into football, playing for Creully again, at the age of 19 where I fell in love with the beautiful game. I then played at a higher level for a team called Thaon for a year and moved to even higher standard playing for Verson for two years. The rest is history.
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MANAGER MANAGER
This year is going to be about consistency and maintaining a high level performance in each game which I know the lads are capable of. They have all my trust and love, I believe in all of them to be able to achieve very high standard - that's why sometimes I am very harsh on them.
LYME REGIS AFC 1885 8 Honours Board DEVON & EXETER AFFILIATED Premier Division Covid Mini League Champions: 2020/21 Division One promoted: 2017 18 Division Two promoted: 2015 16 Division Three runners-up: 2014 15 Division Four promoted: 2018 19 Division Five promoted: 2017 18 Division Six promoted: 2016 17 Division Seven promoted: 2015 16 Grandisson Cup: 1 (2017 18) Football Express Cup: 2 (2016 17, 17 18) DORSET AFFILIATED Dorset Intermediate Cup: 9 (1994 95, 96 97, 99 00, 2003 04, 04 05, 10 11, 12 13, 13 14) Dorset Junior Cup winners: 6 (1982 83, 85 86, 86 87, 87 88, 99 00, 2011 12) PERRY STREET & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: 6 (1957 58, 59 60, 88 89, 2004 05, 09 10, 11 12) Division One: 2 (1998 99, 99 00) Division Two: 2 (1961 62, 94 95, 20 21 on PPG basis) Division Three: 3 (1998 99, 2013 14, 18 19) Division Four: 2 (1998 99, 2007 08) Challenge Cup: 6 (1983 84, 86 87, 2005 06, 09 10, 11 12) Coronation Cup: 9 (1959 60, 79 80, 87 88, 94 95, 97 98, 2004 05, 09 10, 10 11, 11 12) Daisy Hutchings Cup: 1 (1998 99) Arthur Gage Cup: 3 (2003 04, 05 06, 09 10) Tommy Tabberer Cup: 1 (1994 95) John Fowler Cup: 2 (1986 87, 1988 89, 2018 19) Bill Bailey Cup: 3 (1988 89, 2000 01, 2016 17) Jack Venn Cup: 1 (1989 90) Kenny Hodges Cup: 1 (2011 12) LYME REGIS Association Football Club
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Front row: Arthur Smith, Dave Cozens, Pat Rice, Ron Ghost, Derek Halle . e question is: what was the occasion that persuaded these players to put on their football boots again? And who was the mascot? First correct answer to Pip Evans this a ernoon to win a drink from the bar.
From the Archives...From the Archives... STATS CORNER CompiledHowardby LarcombeFIRST TEAM HOME V KENTISBEARE EAST DEVON SENIOR CUP R1
Here’s another old team photograph to test your memory. Back row (from the le ): Les Loveridge, John Perry, Dave Wiscombe, Philip Evans, Henry Rice, Pete Loveridge, Dave Tom, Robert (Jock) McLennan.
LYME have never been beyond the seminals of the competition. e best run was in 2016-17 when they were beaten 4-2 in the SF tie at Newtown when Sam Pollard-Jones and Sam Day scored the consolations. is is Kentisbeare’s second visit to the Davey Fort. ey were due here last season but failed to raise a side, the previous time saw e Seasiders canter to a 6-2 win in the 2021-22 Mini League where Joe Bond ne ed a hat trick and Brad Rowe, Tyler Wellman and Cam Vere grabbed the others. Meanwhile, last week saw Tom Chapple open his goal account for Lyme with the consolation in the Ressies’ 3-1 defeat at Seaton Town last Saturday.
10 All England matches showing live at the Davey Fort this winter! Further details to be announced soon. Seats will be reservable by club members only. Get your membership sorted asap to guarantee your spot! See page 11 for details.
MATCH SPONSORSHIP Available for £40 to include four persons who receive a drink from the bar before and after the match and refreshments at half-time. Sponsors get a free advertise ment in the Matchday Programme and will present the man-of-the-match after the game with a photo appearing in the LymeOnline newspaper.
There are a number of sponsorship opportunities at the Davey Fort. These include:
Show your support for the Seasiders with clubwear from the official supplier
BOARDSADVERTISINGPERIMETERGROUND (8 ft x 2ft) at a cost of £380 for three includingyearsartwork.
MEMBERSHIP Players - £30 Social - £25 Social membership enables supporters to enjoy the Davey Fort clubhouse Bar and Clubhouse facilities on match days and on other occasions where bar prices the most competitive in town. Members are also entitled to one free use of the clubhouse for family events.
MEMBERSHIP AND SPONSORSHIP
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For more details contact Philip Evans on 07796 951991.
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BALL SPONSORSHIP Available for £20 to include two persons who receive a drink from the bar before and after the match and refreshments at half-time. Sponsors will get a free advertisement in the matchday programme.
