Issue 4 - Wellingborough Town

Official Digital Matchday Magazine Season 2025/26

Affiliated to the Huntingdonshire Football Association

St Neots Town F.C. Established Established 1879 1879

First Team Club President - John Walker

Board of Directors

Manager - Cameron Mawer Coach - Alex Minall GK Coach - Gary Dean Physio - Chris Horgan

CEO - Louise Sales Chairman - Barry Cavilla Secretary / Director - Gary Wilson Commercial Director - Mark Gearing Director - Iain Parr

U18Manager - Tyla Joseph Coach - Aiden Sutton

Head of Media - Mike Green Head Ambassador - Jez Green

Club Welfare Officer - Gemma Keech 07734 821330 email - sntfcwelfareofficer@gmail.com

Saints Match Day Team Fixture Secretary - Marion Izzard Stadium Announcer - Mike Green Music - Charlie Green Catering - Diane Sales 50/50 & Merchandising - Shelly Phypers & Lily Dean

Media Team

Academy Manager - Alex Minall Academy Welfare Officer - Chrissie Manly Academy enquiries - Alexsntfcacademy@gmail.com

Club Information Address: Rowley Park, Kester Way, St Neots, Cambs., PE19 6SL Website - www.stneotstownfc.co.uk Enquires - enquires@stneotstownfc.co.uk Commercial Enquiries - mgearing@me.com Events - misslouises@yahoo.co.uk

Press Officer - Mike Green Match Reports - John Walker Social Media - Mike Green, Grayham Bonfield, Charlie Green, David Gibbons Photography - Courtesy of David Gibbons Photography

Ground Staff Team Pitch maintenance - Barry Oakley, Barry Cavilla, Bob Carpenter

Ownership: In accordance with the football association league rule 2.15 publication of ownership in relation to step 1-4 within the football pyramid, we hereby confirm the legal status of St Neots Town Football Club Identification Number 02921210, and is a Private Limited Company.

For the purposes of publication of ownership we can confirm that the following are listed as Directors of the Company: Louise Sales, Gary Wilson, Mark Gearing and Iain Parr with Louise Sales (10%), Gary Wilson (10%) and Iain Parr (10%) the majority shareholders Company Secretary Gary Wilson

Greenie’s Greetings With Mike Green "Good afternoon to you all and welcome back to the Premier Plus Stadium for today‘s Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midland Division match. Today we extend a warm welcome to everyone connected to Wellingborough Town Football Club and we hope you enjoy our hospitality here with us this Bank Holiday Monday”.

What a competitive league the Northern Premier League Midland Division is, every team seems capable of beating each other on the day and after three or four games no team is on a maximum points return. No big scorelines and lots of results being decided by the odd goal. Our recent game versus Rugby Borough was huge proof of this as they arrived at the Premier Plus Stadium sitting on top of the league and flying high yet we matched them pound for pound and came away with a thoroughly deserved share of the points. In fact, we could quite easily have taken all three had it not been for an inmspired display by their man between the sticks. A first point on the board and a platform for us to move forward. These notes were penned prior to our visit to Coleshill Town on Saturday and I hope we will be talking today of a good performance and a positive points return from that long trip to Birmingham .

Back to today’s game and I’m sure it will be another tough encounter against a side that have cemented their place in the divison now and will be looking to kick of this term after making a number of good signings during the summer, including ex Saints striker Trey Charles, who has joined form Rugby Town.

So, play your part off the pitch this afternoon by getting behind the boys from the off and I’m sure the team will respond in a positive manner.

BE LOUD, BE PROUD, BE A SAINT

Greenie

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Boardroom Gossip From The Dugout With Chairman BarryCameron Cavilla With Manager Mawer “ Good afternoon and welcome back to the Premier Plus Stadium for today’s Bank Holiday fixture, as we take on Wellingborough Town in the NPL Midlands Division. A warm welcome to Jake and everyone connected with The Doughboys — we hope you enjoy your visit today. Wellingborough were a side I really admired when I first took over here.”

They absolutely stormed through Step 5 in that first year, then consolidated well last season.

It’s clear they’re aiming to go one better this time around and push for promotion. I have a lot of respect for the way they've steadily built over recent years — they’ve assembled a hugely talented squad and have a clear identity.

Since my last notes, we’ve taken a hard-fought point in a 0-0 draw against a very strong Rugby Borough side. That was a real test, especially early on, but we weathered the storm and I felt we were the better team overall. It was an encouraging performance — exactly the kind of response I wanted after the FA Cup disappointment. We brought in three players on dual registration from St Ives and Stamford, and I have to credit them: they slotted in seamlessly, understood our approach, and added real value to the squad.

We then followed that up with a fantastic result away at Coleshill Town on Saturday, where we earned our first three points of the season. It was the perfect away performance — the lads dug in, stood tall in key moments, and thoroughly deserved the win. A real shift went in from everyone involved. That said, we're still managing a number of injuries across the squad.

Michael and Charlie have unfortunately been unavailable for the last couple of games, while Rhys is just returning after being rested on Tuesday. It’s been a challenge, but the depth and character of the group are showing through.

The mood in the camp is really positive. Belief is growing, performances are improving, and we’re building a solid foundation.

Today is another great opportunity to show what we’re about — though we know it won’t be easy.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to welcome our new kit man, Graham Horgan, to the football club. Already, in his short time with us, he has added hugely to the management team and quickly become a valued part of the setup.

Finally, as always, a huge thank you to you, the fans.

Your support, home and away, means everything to us.

Stick with us, through the ups and downs, we are in it together

Cam

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John Walker's Match Preview WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FC Year re-founded: 2004 Chairman: Mark Darnell Club Website: www.wellingboroughtown footballclub.co.uk GOOD AFTERNOON AND A WELCOME TO THE PREMIER PLUS STADIUM FOR ANOTHER LEAGUE MATCH AGAINST FAMILIAR OPPONENTS Two seasons ago Wellingborough swept to the United Counties League Division One South league title to win promotion to the Northern Premier League (Midland Division). Their margin of victory was twelve points over runners-up Racing Club Warwick. Last season they finished a respectable eighth in their first season back at Step Four. Below the record of the meetings between our two clubs is set out. Our visitors began this season with an away point at Loughborough Students but then were beaten at home by Rugby Town. So, when these notes were penned, the Doughboys were in 18th place in the table three places above our lads. The club was first founded in 1867 – the oldest club in Northamptonshire and the sixth oldest in the Country. However, similar to St Neots, they experienced a period of inactivity at the beginning of this century but have since resumed operations with renewed focus as they work their way up the National League System. They have played at their Dog and Duck ground in the town since 1905.

In the FA Cup last season Wellingborough drew with Sleaford in the Extra Preliminary Qualifying Round but won the away replay on penalties.In the Preliminary Qualifying Round they won 2-0 away at Aylestone Park before losing at home to Shifnal in the First Qualifying Round. They fared less well in the FA Trophy beaten at home 2-0 by Corby Town. This season they were beaten at home in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Qualifying Round by the odd goal in three by Bourne Town.

Previous meetings of our teams: There have been 26 league meetings of our two clubs (all UCL) since our reformation in 1994.

St Neots have won 14, Wellingborough have won 11 and there has been just one draw (1-1 1996/97 at Wellingborough). Our sides have not met in cup competition since 1964/65 when the Saints won 2-0 at Wellingborough in the FA Cup. St Neots biggest victories over our visitors came in 1997/98 (6-0 A) and 2001/02 (6-0 H) and our biggest defeat at Wellingborough (0-4 A) in 1999/2000. Wellingborough have won our last two league meetings in 2023/24 (0-2 at Wellingborough and 1-2 at St Neots). The highest aggregate scoreline was also in the 1999/2000 meeting at St Neots when we won 7-3 with our goals coming from Pail Carey (3), Sam Spencer (3), and Dave Jackson.

Enjoy the match.

John Walker

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CLUB WELFARE OFFICER GEMMA KEECH My name is Gemma Keech and I am the Club Welfare Officer (CWO) for St Neots Town Football Club.

Each football club that offers youth and open aged football is required to have a Club Welfare Officer. I am responsible for ensuring the wellbeing of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend the club, whether that be within the Academy or players aged Under 18 in the First Team.

My role is to be the first point of contact for all club members and parents / carers regarding concerns for the welfare of anyone within the club that fall within this group.

St Neots Town Football Club have appointed me to this voluntary role because of my employment roles in Education and Children’s Social Care, and therefore my knowledge and experience in Safeguarding and Child Protection.

My aim to be an approachable person for young people and their parents or carers, as well as club members, where issues or concerns may arise. These issues may range from worries about not fitting in or feeling left out, an individual dangerous incident or situation, other adult or young persons’ behaviour or more serious allegations against another person, volunteer, member or professional at the Club.

Please feel free to email me on sntfcwelfareofficer@gmail.com if you have any concerns or wish to discuss an issue, however big or small.

Hunts FA Safeguarding Team can also be contacted on 01480 447484 or by emailing Safeguarding@HuntsFA.com.

Gemma

MATCH REPORT Rugby Borough (H) 19 Aug 2025

Pitching In Northern League Midland Division ST NEOTS TOWN

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Promoted with St Neots from the UCL at the end of last season, Rugby Borough arrived at St Neots as early divisional leaders having played one more game than the leading bunch.St Neots were searching for their first points of the season after two league defeats and a third in the FA Cup competition but performed well against a side brimming with confidence. With regulars injured or unavailable Manager Cameron Mawer brought in three loan players to fill the gaps with striker Jamal Adams and full back Aaron Smith coming in from neighbours St Ives Town and defender Stacey Freeman on loan from Stamford.

Borough had been well-beaten on their last visit in April but since then with strengthening in their side they looked a more positive and confident side.

The visitors began at pace winning three corners in the opening five minutes that were all successfully defended. St Neots hit back with the lively Harvey Williams seeing a low shot well saved by visiting keeper Carl O’Neil who was to go on the be the saviour of the visiting side.Connor Furlong broke through the visiting defence but shot wide but at the other end the lively visiting attack kept the St Neots defence at full stretch and home keeper James Goff did well to deny Jack Duffy. The keeper was also in action saving at full stretch to deny the impressive Will Grocott and then visiting striker Daniel Reka squandered the visitors’ best first half chance firing over the bar from close range. At the other end from a Kieran Barnes cross Jamal Adams placed a free header disappointingly over the bar and O’Neil then made an impressive save to turn away a Sam Willis header from a Williams cross. The half ended with defender Stacey Freeman joining the home attack to head over the bar.

The visitors opted to vary their approach at half time replacing their two attacking players with substitutes and it had an immediate attack with one of those added, Antonio Cristofaro, shooting over the bar after good work by Jake Duffy.

MATCH REPORT Rugby Borough (H) 19 Aug 2025

St Neots thought they were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty when Adams tumbled in the visitors’ box under a strong challenge but the well-placed Referee waved play on. St Neots then created a gilt edged chanced when Ankrah and Furlong combined to leave defenders in their wake, but Barnes scuffed his effort wide of the far post. The lively Cristofaro then had a shot deflected over the crossbar by a defender and at that point St Neots opted for a change in attack with Rhys Thorpe replacing the limping Jamal Adams.

Cristofaro then saw a shot blocked by St Neots skipper Robbie Partker and the lively Williams still tormenting the visiting defence, saw his low close-range shot deflected for a corner by O’Neal. Ellis Myles curled the visitors’ final chance wide, and the match ended with St Neots unable to break through the determined visiting defence. A point apiece was a fair outcome getting St Neots to their first league point and a boost in their confidence.

St Neots Town: Goff, Willis, Smith, Tavernier, Parker, Freeman, Furlong, Ankrah, Adams, Barnes, Williams Subs: Thorpe (for Adams 60 mins), Henderson, Obeng, Stirling, and Lincoln.

Cards: Furlong (Y) Goals: none Rugby Borough: O’Neil. Myers, Fraser, Magunda, Black, Burgess, Collins, Duffy, Reka, Grocott, Stone Subs: Christofaro (for Collins 46 mins), Wilson (for Reka 46 mins), Sawyer (for Maganda 87 mins), Sawyer, and John.

Cards: Myles (Y), Burgess (Y) Goals: none Attendance: 228 Referee: Oliver Potter (Cambridge)

(John Walker)

MATCH REPORT Coleshill Town (A) 23 Aug 2025

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St Neots recorded their first ever league win at Coleshill in the Midland Division of the Northern League with a solid if unspectacular performance. After running up a two goals’ lead, they had to defend in numbers as the host side mounted a second half offensive, but after conceding a goal their victory was confirmed with a stunning late goal from Kieran Barnes that slipped through the home keeper’s hands. Murphy Culkin, Harvey Henderson and Rhys Thorpe all returned to the starting line-up at the expense of the three loan players from the midweek match, but the injured Charlie Bowen was still missing. It was a performance of determination and commitment and was an example of how testing their new surroundings will be for Cameron Mawer’s side.

St Neots got off to a positive start with Rhys Thorpe having two very early chances in the first three minutes – the first volleyed narrowly over the bar, and the second a shot dragged wide of the far post after a searching through ball from Andrian Ankrah. Kieran Barnes then fired over the bar but after the host side had settled, they began to threaten the visiting goal. Vising keeper James Goff had to turn a close-range header from Tyreace Brown over the bar, and the lively Ben Usher-Shipway had his shot deflected for a corner. Another save from Goff denied Theo Rowe and then in a St Neots attack on a quick break, Barnes was felled but penalty appeals were waved away. Then on the half hour another quick break from defence saw the speedy Harvey Williams turn in the area to fire St Neots ahead. Usher-Shipway volleyed over the bar for the home side but towards time St Neots rallied with Thorpe firing over the bar after neat play by Connor Furlong, who then took on the home defence but shot wide.

In St Neots first attack after half time, they won a corner and from it, defender Harvey Henderson was barged in a back and a penalty awarded. Christian Tavernier stepped up to send the home keeper the wrong way to extend St Neots lead. With two attacking substitutes on the home side rallied strongly and Usher -Shipway got behind the visiting defence but could only find the sidenetting. Just past the hour Coleshill did get the ball in the St Neots net, but the visitors were saved by an offside flag. The pressure on the visiting defence continued and after 72 minutes Coleshill pulled a goal back when skipper Taylor Carter-Byrne produced a searing low shot from distance with Goff looking unsighted.

MATCH REPORT Coleshill Town (A) 23 Aug 2025

Now St Neots were under pressure but led by skipper Rob Parker they knuckled down defensively and four minutes from time they broke out for Kieran Barnes to claim a decisive third goal for his side with a swerving shot that home keeper Cameron Belford fumbled with the ball trickling into the net. It was no more than St Neots deserved after a spirited performance that lifted them up to midtable after four league matches.

St Neots Town: Goff, Willis, Culkin, Tavernier, Parker, Henderson, Furlong, Ankrah, Thorpe, Barnes, Williams Subs: Obeng (for Williams 77 mins), Francis (for Furlong 85 mins), Stirling, and Jessop.

Cards: Tavernier (Y), Obeng (Y), Culkin (Y).

Goals: Williams (40 mins), Tavernier (pen – 47mins), Barnes (86 mins) Coleshill Town: Belford, Brookes, Gyasi, Brown, Craven, Carter-Byrne, Darboe, Tait-Moran, Rowe, Usher-Shipway, Mullan Subs: Hallahan (for Mullan 57 mins), McSkeane (for Tait-Moran 65 mins), McGurk (for Brown 72 mins), Evans (for Rowe 85 mins), and Sweeney.

Cards: Rowe (Y).

Goals: Carter-Byrne (73 mins) Attendance: 92 Referee: Nathan Parry (Coventry) (John Walker)

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BLAST FROM THE PAST April 2024 - Wellingborough T. (H)

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Former St Neots striker Neo Richard-Noel returned to haunt his former colleagues with a fine individual second half goal to steal all three points in a tightly fought encounter. The result ended St Neots magnificent run of league results than has extended to fifteen matches undefeated since they were beaten at Wellingborough on 11th November last year. However, despite that outstanding run of form, the competitive nature of the division has left St Neots in fourth place in the league table – just the same where they were four months ago! With a run of fixtures against the top sides in the Division behind them St Neots must now redouble their efforts in their final seven league matches to earn a top five finish and a berth in the end of season play off matches. Manager Cameron Mawer made just one change in the team starting line-up returning fit again Rob Parker to the defence at the expense of Dammy Nickels.

St Neots began in a positive vein with full back Murphy Culkin sending a free kick across the face of goal and Jordan Brown having a shot blocked after good work by Chris Tavernier. Then in their first attack of note the visitors took the lead after ten minutes as Jessi Obeng was allowed to find his way through a square lying defence to put the visitors in front. Five minutes later Connor Furlong who had just recovered from an injury in the midweek match at Daventry, limped off to be replaced by Harvey Williams after his injury break but unfortunately, he only last five minutes before a heavy tackle saw the St Neots substitute substituted with Israel Ajana introduced. Around that period St Neots struggled to put together any threatening attacks but after 28 minutes they were level as skipper James Hatch set up Chris Tavernier for a magnificently struck equaliser that will be a contender for goal of the season. Just before half time Jordan Brown cut in from the left but saw his shot deflected for a corner.

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The second half began with two good efforts by home skipper James Hatch both gathered by the visiting keeper but then on the break Neo Richard-Noel took on the home defence before unleashing a fierce cross shot that went in off the far post to restore Wellingborough’s lead. In reply, Rhys Thorpe volleyed over the bar after good work by Rob Parker and that was his last involvement as he was replaced by substitute Michael Amaeshike. Brown appealed vainly for a penalty when he was brought down as he sped into the penalty area and the visitors swiftly broke to the other end where James Goff had to be alert to save a rising shot from Callum Milne.

More substitutions followed and then Charlie Bowen up for a corner headed wide.

Ajana then tested the Adam North. and the visiting keeper then saved his side diving bravely at the feet of Amaeshike. As added time ticked away the same St Neots player headed wide, and the league leaders extended their lead at the top of the table to nine points with second placed Aylestone Park held to a draw by bottom side Desborough.

St Neots: Goff, Parker, Culkin, Tavernier, George, Bowen, Brown, Dummett, Thorpe, Hatch, Furlong Subs: Williams (for Furlong 16 mins), Ajana (for Williams 26 mins), Amaeshike (for Thorpe 64 mins), Muyembe (for Dummett 73 mins), and Nickels.

Cards: Bowen (Y – 90+4 mins) Wellingborough: North, Green, Alexander, Solkhon, O’Connor, Buckby, Obeng, Milne, Richard-Noel, Johns, Iaciofano Subs: McBride (for Johns 72 mins), Barnell (for Milne 86 mins), Jones (for RichardNoel 86 mins), Bates and Panter.

Referee: David Froom (Sharnbrook) (John Walker)

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Seasons Past - With John Walker This Edition Focuses on Season 19/87

ST NEOTS TOWN FC 1986/87 SEASON This is the fourth in a series of club records highlighting one of our final seasons at Shortsands to depict both the highs and the lows in the recent proud history of the Club. The Club had been devoid of a senior trophy for six seasons, but the spirits were lifted with the Reserve side lifting the Huntingdonshire Scott Gatty Cup for the thirteenth time. Playing in Reserve Division Two that was a fine achievement. The senior side visibly struggled again just doing enough to avoid relegation to Step Six. League:

UCL Premier Division

Final League position:

19th/21

League playing record: Cup playing record:

P40 W4 D14 L22 F 37 A 78 pts22 (2 for win) P6 W1 D1 L4 For 7 Against 9

We only won one home league match in 20 attempts drawing a further eight but won three away from home.

We did record one league ‘double’ over Ampthill Town (2-0 at home and 40 away). Ampthill finished bottom of the table winning just one match!

Our Cup record was very poor – the only win was a Hinchingbrooke Cup tie at home to Ramsey.

The Reserve Team’s Scott Gatty Cup run produced twelve goals in four matches – only one fewer that the senior team managed in 20 matches!

Leading scorers were Maurice Kandekore (9 goals), and Val Simpson (8 goals).

The Manager was Mick Kemp – his final season in charge.

John Walker

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Opponent Spotlight WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FC

The original club was formed in 1867 and is the sixth oldest football club in the country.

The club was a founder member of the first professional football club in the country.

Wellingborough Town are also the oldest club in the County of Northamptonshire.

Upon formation in 1867 the club played under part Handling Code until 1869 when they became a true soccer club. At that time the club ground was in Broad Green, Wellingborough. The club colours were old gold and black. The first secretary was a gentleman by the name of Thomas Slinn.

In 1879 Wellingborough Town became the first club to play under floodlights when they entertained Bedford at the Bassett's Close, Wellingborough. The game was a close encounter with Bedford winning 1-2. The lights were powered by generators positioned at each end of the pitch.

In the 1880's Wellingborough F.A was formed as was the East Midlands Association and in 1887 these two Associations merged to become the Northamptonshire F.A. In 1894 the Wellingborough Charity Cup Competition started and by this time the Club was playing on the Thomas Field, Union Lane. Wellingborough. In the same year the Club became founder members of the Leicestershire & Northants League and in the following season joined the Midland League. The first recorded winners of the now 1st Division of the United Counties League were Wellingborough Town Reserves. The following year, 1896-97, saw the Club become founder members of the United league.

In 1899-00 the Club were runners-up in the Midland League before joining Division 1 of the Southern League in 1901-02. It was at this time they moved to their current ground at the Dog & Duck, London Road, Wellingborough. The Secretary at that time was a Mr S.J.Burns. In 1905 the Club changed it's name to Wellingborough Redwell but resigned at the end of the season after finishing bottom of Division 1. The first recorded silverware was won when they became League Champions in 1910-11. The Club continued to be known as Wellingborough Redwell until 1919 when they reverted back to their former name of Wellingborough Town F.C.

Opponent Spotlight WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FC

In 1922 the Club ground record of 7,169 was set when they entertained Kettering Town in the Maunsell Cup Final, winning 2-1. The Wellingborough goals were scored

by Harry Loasby and Stevens. The Club records during the twenties, thirties and forties in the Northants, East Midlands, United Counties and Central Alliance leagues are somewhat scant and it was not until the fifties that that the league history of the Club was recorded in more detail. However, there were lean periods in the fifties before some success was recorded when Wellingborough became winners of Division 1 of the United Counties league in 1962-63. They repeated this success in 1964-65 during which time they only dropped six points.

They successfully applied to join the Metropolitan League in 1968-69 and finished a creditable 7th. The following year however, they were League Champions and in 1970-71 they joined the West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division finishing a creditable 3rd. With their ambitions now on a 'high' the Club joined the Southern League Division One North in 1971-72.

The Club was able to maintain mid-table positions throughout the seventies before a reorganisation of the league saw them entered into the Midland Division of the Southern League after the League was split into Southern and Midland Divisions with no Premier Division. They remained in what was known as the Southern league, Midland Division until 1988-89 when they were relegated to the United Counties l League.

There then followed 13 years of struggle with the Club avoiding relegation from the Premier Division of the United Counties League on several occasions. Their worst dreams became a reality when in season 2001-02 they folded and resigned from the League. This was a black period in the history of a club that had formed the backbone of the first professional league. Wellingborough Town has figured prominently in the annals of the F.A.Cup and many exciting encounters have been recorded against old opponents such as Peterborough United, Kettering Town, Corby Town and Cambridge City. The pinnacle of their Cup success was when they reached the First Round proper in 1965 being drawn against Aldershot, who at that time were in the Football League Third Division. Despite losing 2-1 Wellingborough were not disgraced.

The Club has been traditionally known as 'The Doughboys' which derived from the traditional local dish of 'Hock & Dough'.

Wellingborough's most 'famous' son is Phil Neal who started his career at the Town before moving to Northampton and then to Liverpool. His glittering career with Liverpool and England was followed closely by his many local admirers who saw him

Opponent Spotlight WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FC

progress from the Dog & Duck to such exalted venues as Wembley, the San Siro and numerous other international stages. The Town had been without a senior football team for a period of two years when a local retired Senior police Officer, Laurie Owen, formed group of sporting friends in an attempt to resurrect the 'Doughboys'.

He was joined by a local businessman, Alan Warwick, whose father played for the 'Doughboys' in the twenties and the then Mayor of Wellingborough, David Smith.

David's brother was formerly Manager of Aberdeen and St. Mirren in the Scottish League.

Together these three persons recruited other friends including Peter Ebdon the former World Snooker Champion who agreed to be President of the Group, Paul Joy a local Magistrate and Brian Hill, the former Premiership referee. Each member recruited additional friends until there were 24 people who were prepared to get the Club back on it's feet. The Dog & Duck Football Ground was owned by Geoff Coles a local businessman who has since moved to Portugal. 10 years ago part of the ground was sold to Whitbread's who built a travel-lodge. This obviously reduced the overall size of the ground, the training ground and grandstand remained with the pitch being moved and a new clubhouse and dressing room block built.

In their first season back in senior football the team finished second in the United Counties League Division One and were promoted to the Premier Division after losing just one game. The NFA Junior Cup was also won after beating Peterborough Northern Star 2-0 after extra-time at Northampton Town's Sixfields stadium.

A third-place finish under new player-manager Nick Ashby was a very creditable effort and very nearly culminated in promotion back to the Southern League.

During 2007-08, Nick Ashby resigned and was replaced by Jason Burnham. Jason himself stood down a year later with the 1st team seeing the season out with Joe Smythe and just avoiding relegation.

With Joe standing down at the end of 2008-09, Rob Gould was appointed manager, having been a player at the club 12 months earlier and had just spent a season as manager at Northampton Spencer. We finished the season in a creditable mid-table position. Season 2010-11, after a hesitant start we finished 5th in the League table, with most of the players signing on for 2011-12.

Opponent Spotlight WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FC

Season 2011-12 saw the Club finishing in a mid-table position.

For Season 2012-13 we have a ground share agreement with the newly formed AFC Rushden & Diamonds making their inaugural appearance as a senior club, taking part in the UCL Division 1. After a poor start to 2012-13, Rob Gould stood down as Manager. Craig Adams, U-18’s Manager stood in temporary before the appointment of Phil Mason. Phil had previously managed Woodford Utd. for 10 years during which time he took them from the UCL to the Southern League. Due to private commitments, Phil stood down at the end of November with Craig taking over again as Manager.

A couple of months prior to the end of Season 2013/14, Craig resigned from the Club to take over at Bedford Town. After a short spell of senior players looking after affairs, Ben Watts was appointed Manager ably supported by Ash Civil.

After a poor start to Season 2014/15, Ben Watts was replaced by joint managers Steve Herring and Joe Smyth.

At the end of season 2014/15, Steve Herring and Joe Smyth stood down with Jamie Wright being appointed manager assisted by Colin Cooper. Jamie had recently been assistant manager at Bedford Town but was well known at Wellingborough, having had a number of spells as a player originally starting as a 16 year old in the U-18 team. Colin Cooper had been manager at Bugbrooke.

Following an unsuccessful start to season 2015-16, Jamie Wright and Colin Cooper resigned from the Club, mid September. Craig Adams having recently departed from Rugby Town was appointed Manager. Craig after a few weeks stood down, to seek pastures at a more senior level, following which Dave Williams was appointed Manager, with Jon Mitchell his assistant. Stuart Goosey being a coach. Dave has been involved with the UCL for a number of years and also managed Rothwell Town when they were in the Southern League.

Dave himself stood down early November, due to distance living from Club, this left Jon Mitchell as Manager and Stuart Goosey as his assistant.

Jon Mitchell stood down at Christmas, 2016 leaving Stuart Goosey as manager who was ably assisted by Mark Starmer, as a coach. Stuart stood down as Manager, early January, 2018 and his assistant Nathan Marsh, who had only been appointed a few weeks earlier, was as asked to take on as Caretaker Manager.

Opponent Spotlight WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FC

He then appointed Gary Petts as his assistant.

At the close of Season 2017/18 Nathan was replaced by Gary Petts who in turn appointed long standing player Joe Rich, as his assistant. Again at the end of season 2018/19 we had a change of Managers and players when we appear to have made a complete swap with Cogenhoe. Jake Stone joined us as Manager with his brother as assistant, and we saw the return of Rob Gould as coach.

Seasons 2019/20 and 2020/21 were badly affected with the Covid-19 pandemic, and League fixtures being suspended due to Government legislation restricting activities. In 20/21 the Club proceeded to their furthest stage ever in the FA Vase when they played Anstey Nomads to lose 4-2.

At the end of Season 2021-21, the Management Team of Jake Stone and Ben Stone, decided to retire due to other commitments. The Club was pleased to appoint Paul lamb as Manager and Andrew Batty as his Assistant, both experienced and well qualified coaches.

During the Covid pandemic of 2021-22, Paul Lamb unfortunately became badly affected by Covid and had to stand down as Manager. Jake Stone returned and appointed JakeCayton as his Assistant.

The 1st team won the UCL Premier Division South 2023-24.

Season 2024/25 was The Doughboys first season in the NPL Midlands Division. They started the season strong and but for a dip in form three quarters the way through the season, we would have been possibly playing in the play-offs for promotion. We did however finish eighth in the table which was seen as a success for our first season at step 4.

Player Profiles WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FC

Ashley Bodycote – Goalkeeper – Part of the United Counties League winning squad of 2023/24. Recently back from injury after an ankle fracture last season.

Favourite film Cool Hand Luke.

Brandon Ganley – Goalkeeper – New to the Doughboys this season. The experienced goalkeeper has previously played for the likes of Shepshed Dynamo and Racing Club Warwick. Most recently, he impressed between the sticks with playoff pushing Sporting Khalsa, picking up Supporters Player of the year for 24/25. Favourite food, line caught Salmon.

Jack O’Connor – Defender – Doughboys Captain for several years now and one of the longest serving players at the club. Likes to pop up with a few goals every season too. Favourite Popstar Captain Sensible.

Brett Solkhon – Defender – The most experienced player in the squad joined Doughboys season 2022/23 and was integral in helping to win the league 2023/24. Plays central defence and likes to get up front and show the youngsters how to score winning goals. Favourite film When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth.

Charlie Green – Defender – Charlie returns to the Dog and Duck ground after a season with AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A versatile player that prefers left back but is as comfortable playing right back as well. Favourite song, Bonnie Tyler’s Return to Blue.

Sam Warburton – Defender – Sam joined the Doughboys and established himself in the left back position. Sam likes to push forward and can put a decent cross in. Favourite bread, Hovis.

Danny Draper – Midfield – Danny signed for Doughboys last season from Spalding initially on loan but is now fully committed to Wellingborough Town FC. The engine of the team in central midfield. Favourite film, The Outfit.

Lloyd Buckby – Midfield – The Doughboys longest serving player starting with the youth. Lloyd is strong in midfield but can play in a number of positions and had a stint as striker a few seasons ago. Favourite TV show, House of Cards.

George Barnell – Midfield – Joined the Doughboys at the start of our UCL Title winning season. Plays centre midfield and has a good ‘engine’ but is also comfortable dropping into defence. Favourite song, Hands Off… She’s Mine.

Player Profiles WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FC

Will Jones – Striker – Doughboys top scorer last season and is improving all the time. Comfortable with both feet and also pops up with headed goals too. Twice last season Will came off the bench and scored after just two touches. Favourite comedy film, Hotshots.

Tom Iaciofano (A-chuff-a-no) – Midfield – Tom plays down the left hand side and uses the whole side of the pitch tracking back to help defence to getting forward to put a decent cross in. Favourite film, The Italian Job (1969).

Luca Iaciofano –(A-chuff-a-no) - Striker – Younger brother to Tom. Luca joined midway through last season. Good with his feet and can also play in midfield in a wide position like his brother. Favourite film, The Italian Job (2003).

Joe Curtis – Midfield – Has previously played for Corby Town, Spalding and AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Joe has a big presence on the field playing central and is another player with a good ‘engine’ and is also very quick. Favourite cartoon character, Speedy Gonzalez.

Manager – Jake Stone Ass Manager – Jake Cayton GK Coach - Jay Bazzone Coach – Tom Chapman Coach - Ollie Northover Physio - Craig Gilkes Physio - Peri Martin

Manager - Cameron Mawer Coach - Alex Minall GK Coach - Gary Dean Physio - Chris Horgan Kit-Man - Graham Horgan

Squad List

Squad List

James Goff (GK) Robbie Parker (C) Murphy Culkin Charlie Bowen Harvey Henderson Christian Tavernier Michael Amaeshike Andrian Ankrah Sam Willis Kieran Barnes Rhys Thorpe Connor Furlong Harvey Williams Jessi Obeng Robbie Sutherland Brandon Jessop Josh Francis Remell Stirling

Brandon Ganley (GK) Dean Snedker (GK) Ash Bodycote (GK) Charlie Green Chris Clements Sam Warburton Brett Solkhon Joe Pursey Joe Curtis Jack O’Connor (C) Tom Iaciofano Callum Milne Romeo Ingman Danny Draper Lloyd Buckby George Barnell Alfie Wren Will Jones Jordan O’Brien Elliot Simmons Lucas Iaciofano Taylor Franklin Jordan Crawford Tremayne Charles Kyjuon Marsh-Brown

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