READ ALL ABOUT IT We take a look at what other non-league clubs are doing that’s making the news this week. TRURO CITY
LEWES FC
Vanarama National League South club Truro City have entered a ‘groundshare’ agreement with National League outfit Torquay United to play their matches at Plainmoor next season. The Gulls have made no official announcement, but Truro chairman Peter Masters has issued a statement confirming the deal. Truro are due to leave their current Treyew Road ground at the end of this season, but a new stadium has been plagued with difficulties . “The plan is that we will vacate here after the final game at the end of April and start at Torquay,” said Masters. “We have the whole season booked there if we need it, but if the new ground is finished, we can go back and play there.”
Lewes FC have announced the launch of a 12th Man Scheme commencing from 12 December 2015. The 12th Man Scheme is a supporter-led initiative to increase the team’s playing budget and for fans to make a direct contribution on the pitch as well as from the terraces. It’s been used successfully at other clubs, such as Dulwich Hamlet. Money raised by the 12th Man Scheme does not replace the money already allocated by the club for player wages — it is a ring-fenced fund that can be accessed by the manager for the sole purpose of paying new players — and will never be used for any other means. The Scheme will work on a ‘payas-you-want’ basis. It can be for as little or as much as fans wish to contribute — and can be paid via a one-off payment or by a regular donation through a weekly, monthly or annual standing order. New Lewes FC Director, John Peel, said: “I am delighted to get this scheme underway, which gives fans a recognisable identity on the pitch as well as off it. Whilst the initiative is long term, I very much hope that the scheme takes off and that we see the benefit this season.” Lewes FC Manager, Darren Freeman, said: “We appreciate all the work involved in this scheme. This will enable us to strengthen our
CAMBRIDGE CITY Michael Malcolm has left Cambridge City with the EvoStik League Southern Premier Division club cancelling his contract by mutual consent. The 30-year-old joined City on the eve of the season and scored 9 goals in all competitions. However, travelling to the games has proved to be difficult for the striker and with his form suffering in recent weeks, manager Gary Roberts has decided to release the player from the club.
squad, which is very important to us at this stage of the season.” BIGGLESWADE TOWN Barclays Premier League outfit Aston Villa have signed EvoStik League Southern Premier Division club Biggleswade Town`s 17-year-old Keinan Davies on a professional contract. Villa have trialled the young Wader over the last four weeks and offered an eighteen-month contract to turn professional. Davies, who has featured in the Waders` firstteam squad, is one of a number of very good players under-18 manager Dave Northfield has assembled. He picked up a several players released by pro clubs and their recent performances have drawn the attention of many League clubs this season. Northfield said: “Keinan is a great young lad, a gifted player who has earned a second chance. “Several months ago he was released by Stevenage FC, coming to Biggleswade as a young lad feeling that he had a future, but unsure what direction to take. “Hard work and a real talent have lifted the young lad, and he has showed he has a great future.