Tow Law Town AFC V Esh Winning FC | 2021/2022 Season

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TOW LAW TOWN AFC V ESH WINNING FC Friday 29th October 2021 • 7.30pm KO Ebac Northern League Division 2 Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”

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The Lawyer’s Brief Good evening & welcome to Ironworks Road for tonight’s EBAC Northern League fixture with our near neighbours, Esh Winning.

Tonight is the first opportunity for us to host a full game under our new MIDSTREAM LED floodlights. We hope they improve your enjoyment of night matches.

Initially scheduled to be played on Saturday afternoon at the Esh ground, we jumped at their offer to reverse the fixture.

The clubhouse & canteen are both open tonight, please support them.

Also, Wayne has a band night on Saturday night. The Moon Dogs will be entertaining us with their 60s & 70s music.

It will be good to see the clubhouse packed & rocking.

Thank you for your support & enjoy tonight’s game.

Steve Moralee, Club Secretary

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T.A.T. (Technical Area Talk) First Friday night game at the Ironworks Ground and the players and staff are really looking forward to this new experience.

Hopefully if it’s a successful venture we can do a few more Friday nights under floodlights.

Esh are always a tough opponent with derby bragging rites at stake, so it should be a good one for both sets of supporters .

Squad wise we are still short of a few players due to injuries and suspensions, we should be back to full strength in a week or two.

Michael Vasey & Warren Pearson

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The Club House Tow Law Football Club is equipped with a fully licensed bar, Sky TV, karaoke/disco equipment & a small kitchen to cater for food.

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Male/female and disabled toilets, There is also ample parking to the right side of the main building The club can hold up to 80 people comfortably.

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Ebac Northern League Division 2 Table (Current)

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Lawyers Club History The “Lawyers” were founded in 1890 and became founder members of the Auckland and District League in 1892.

The following year they won the Durham Amateur Cup. They first joined the Northern League in 1894, winning the Durham Challenge Cup two years later. After leaving the Northern League the Lawyers played in the South Durham Alliance (1900 to 1905) and Crook and District League (1912 to 1914). After the war the club played in the Auckland and District League until being readmitted to the Northern League in 1920 where it has played ever since.

Until 1994/95 season the club had not won the championship apart from two successive seasons 1923/24 and 1924/25. In between the League Cup was won in 1973/74 when Ashington were beaten 2-1 in the final at Crook. The 1994/95 League Championship win is a certainly an outstanding memory for the club especially as it was won by 14 clear points.

Another outstanding memory was the tremendous F.A. Cup run of 1967/68. Having reached the first round Tow Law beat Mansfield 5-1 and in the second round drew 1-1 with Shrewsbury at Ironworks Road. The Lawyers went into the hat for the Third Round and drew a home tie with Arsenal. Sadly, it was not to be after they went down 6-2 at Shrewsbury in the replay. Frank McGee reported after the replay “Arsenal were saved from a fate worse than death - a trip to Tow Law in January”.

the ground is down to the regular work which has been done since 1921 by many hardworking bands of voluntary labour. A major scare occurred early in the 2004/05 season, the playing surface was struck by subsidence, rendering it unplayable. The Club was forced to ground share at Esh Winning for the remainder of the season, whist repairs were carried out by the Coal Board.

Continuity at the club was provided by the longest serving trio of officials in the League, Chairman Harry Hodgson, Treasurer Harry Dixon and Club Secretary Bernard Fairbairn who followed his father and grandfather into the job.)

They had over 100 years’ service between them.

Harry Hodgson stood down as Chairman at the end of the 95/96 season. At the end of 1997 Harry Dixon also stood down but stayed on as the Club President until his death in 2002. Harry Hodgson took over as President. Bernard Faribairn stepped down as Secretary in 2007 after being in the post since 1961 – over 40 years. “A prisoner would get less for murder.

Peter Quigley and Tony Heslop took the Club on its first visit to Wembley was made on 9th May 1998 after a tremendous F.A. Vase run. It was a splendid adventure which sadly ended with a 1-0 defeat by Tiverton.

During 2004, Harry Hodgson again showed his devotion to the Club, returning as Chairman for 1 last year. Following the 2004/05 season he was replaced by Sandra Gordon, the first female Chair at the Club and only the third in the long history of the League.

The Lawyers first ground was in Church Lane, but the present Ironworks Road ground was built by volunteers during the miners’ strike of 1892/93.

Ironically it was rebuilt during another miners strike in 1921. Today the much-improved state of

Famous ex-players include Billy Hall who played for Blackpool and Manchester City, Chris Waddle who transferred to Newcastle in 1980 & Steve Howard of Leicester City.

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Tow Law Town 1-1 Horden CW Saturday 23rd October 2021 Ebac Northern League Division 2 Points Shared at a Windy Ironworks.

Both teams had a go today but it was hard work in the windy conditions. With the Lawyers in decent form winning there last 4 games, they must have fancied there chances at home against new boys Horden CW. They got off to a good start with chances for McAloon,Hardy and new signing Pearn all in the opening 15 minutes. It seemed like only a matter of time before the goals would come. The pressure paid off on 22 minutes when the Lawyers were awarded a corner, which was drilled in hard and low through a crowd of players. It fell to inform Aaron Hardy who made no mistake putting the Lawyers 1-0 up. Unfortunately the remaining 23 minutes of the first half drew a blank, this was down to some great defending from Horden and poor finishing from the Lawyers front men.

Second half started with the Lawyers on the back foot having to defend some early attacks from a revitalised Horden CW. This was much the pattern for 20 minutes Horden seeing plenty of the ball. If not for Lew Graham in goal and some great defending Horden would have been level. The Lawyers did have chances though, Alfie Pearn tested the keeper twice when clean through. But Horden we’re still the better team and creating the clearer chances. With the clock ticking down and the Lawyers holding onto a slender lead, you just sensed there was a final twist to this game. It came on 87 minutes another attack from Horden ended in a blatant penalty appeal which the ref didn’t hesitate and pointed to the spot. No complaints from Lawyers players or supporters, up stepped Wright for Horden CW and made it 1-1.

So the points were shared, no complaints from me, Lawyers won the first half but Horden deserved everything they got second half.

Lawyers had to settle for a point today but still unbeaten in 7 matches.

Man of the Match All put a shift in today, but going for Liam Goldsborough thrown in at right back, never looked out of place.

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Tow Law Town 1-1 Horden CW The Match in Pictures

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Lawyers Pen Pics Michael Vasey (Manager): Michael has a wealth of ENL experience, having played for Tow Law, Crook, Newcastle Blue Star, Durham City & Blyth Spartans. He’s previously managed the Club & returned for the 2019/20 season.

Warren Pearson (Coach): Warren played for Tow Law in the 90’s & in the FA Vase Final at Wembley. Most recently the coaching staff at Queen of the South, his experience will be pivotal to the Lawyers success.

Mark Spedding (GK Coach): Mark was most recently with Durham City. Joins the Lawyers as Goalkeeper Coach to assist with player development.

Rachel Davison (Physio): Rachel has joined Tow Law as physio, having spent 2 seasons with Consett. Previously with Sunderland RCA & Prudhoe, she is a member of the Lowther football family. .

Lewis Graham (Goalkeeper): Lewis joined the club for 2019-20 season. He has proved that he is one of the top goalkeepers in the League & can constantly be heard shouting advice and instructions to those in front of him. (Sponsored by ARMOURPOST SECURITY DOORS & SHUTTERS, OUR LAST LINE OF DEFENCE) Tom Orton (Goalkeeper): Tom is an experienced Northern League goalkeeper, returning to Tow Law for his 3rd stint as competition/cover for Lewis Graham.

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Liam Goldsborough (Defender): Liam is a young full back with experience in the EBAC Northernn League. He joins us having been with Bishop Auckland last season. Previously with Fleetwood FC in the Football League, under Joey Barton.

Ryan McKinnon (Defender): The big centre-back signed on loan from Consett in January 2020. He spent eight years at Newcastle United Academy. He’s a Durham Challenge Cup winner in 2018, who has played 150 plus games for Consett.

Lewis Milner (Defender): Lewis is another player joining The Lawyers from Willington.

A strong central defender, we have tried on numerous occasions to land him & finally succeeded in 2019.

Scott Oldfield (Defender): Scott is a pacey left sided defender/wing back. He returns to the Club for a 2nd spell, having spent 2018/19 with Willington.

Jeb Atkinson (Midfield): Jeb is a left sided midfield player, joined the Club at the start of 2019/20 season. Previously with Jarrow FC. He’s become an integral part of the squad.

Archie Gardiner (Midfield): Archie is a tough tackling midfielder, we tried to sign him pre-season. He eventually joined Tow Law from Carlisle City. He loves the Club banter.

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Adam Knowles (Midfield): Adam began his ENL career with Esh Winning & Chester-le-Street, before joining Tow Law. He had a short spell at Consett, returning in October 2017. He has played over 100 games for the Club. He over-sees changing room music & players’ fines. (Sponsored

by MK PRINT SOLUTIONS) Drew Lake (Midfield): Drew is an exiting young prospect, joining us from Consett, who have high expectations that he will further his career with The Lawyers,.

Aaron Hardy (Forward): Aaron joins us for the 2021/22 season from Hayden Bridge FC in the Northern Alliance, where he was a prolific, young goal scorer.

Thomas McAloon (Forward): Thomas joined Tow Law from Consett. He is a Northern Ireland U17 international. He can play midfield or up front. Previous Clubs include Bishop Auckland, Sunderland RCA & Newton Aycliffe.

Michael Hogg (Forward): A strong forward thinking player with a powerful shot. Joined from Coxhoe in October 21.

Joel Pearson (Midfield): Joel is a midfield player, who can also be an attacking wing back. He joins Tow Law after 7 years at Queen of the South.

Chris Renshaw (Midfield): Renny is one player you wouldn’t want to cross. A fully committed tackler, who leads by example.

Experience Northern League player, who lifts the crowd & the players around him.

Darren Richardson (Midfield): Daz is a tough tackling midfield player that has been on the Management team radar for a while.

He’s previously been with West Auckland & most recently with Bishop Auckland for almost 3 seasons.

Barrie Smith (Midfield): Barrie brings a great deal of experience with him from his time at South Shields, where he made 323 appearances & won six trophies during his time at the club. He is a great addition to the Lawyers’ squad. Barrie can play central or out wide & also full back. (Sponsored by STEVE SHARPE in memory of THE GREAT JIMMY GREAVES)

Matty Moffat (Forward): Matty is an experienced centre forward, who scores goals for fun. He’s played 1st Division football for West Auckland, Bishop Auckland & Consett. He was with Willington for most of the 2018/19 season before joining the Lawyers.

Alfie Pearn (Forward): Alfie joined us from Bishop Auckland in October 21. He’s a pacey forward, scored 2 goals on debut at Bedlington.

Lewis Teasdale (Forward): Lewis has returned to The Lawyers to provide goals for the team. A proven centre forward with an eye for goal. He started the season with Newcastle Blue Star.

Aaron Willoughby (Forward): Aaron is a local lad, who played against us for Hartlepool United in the 19/20 Durham Challenge Cup. A forward with an eye for goal, he has lots of ability.

Jay White (Midfield): An experienced Northern League player, who links the midfield & forward line very effectively.

Previously with Willington.

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HOW TO DO CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR for short, is a simple life-saving technique given to someone in cardiac arrest. It aims to take over the job of the heart and lungs by keeping blood and oxygen flowing through the body.

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CHECK FOR DANGER

Look around for risks to make sure you won’t be putting yourself in danger by helping.

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CHECK FOR RESPONSE

Gently shake the person by the shoulders and ask if they can hear you.

SHOUT FOR HELP

If you don’t get a response and the person is not breathing or not breathing normally (do not put your face next to theirs when checking), they are in cardiac arrest and you should shout for someone to help you.

CALL 999

Call 999 and make sure an ambulance is on its way. You will be talked through what to do and given the location of a defibrillator if there is one nearby.

COVER MOUTH AND NOSE WITH CLOTH

If you think there is a risk of infection, place a cloth, towel or piece of clothing loosely over the patient’s mouth and nose.

START HANDS-ONLY CPR

Put your two hands together and interlock your fingers, place your hands in the centre of the chest and push hard and fast to the beat of Stayin’ Alive or Baby Shark. Keep going until professional help arrives or the person starts to regain consciousness.

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Upcoming Fixtures

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Date

Match

Time/Result

Ground

Competition

31/07/21

Tow Law Town v Redcar Town

2-2

Ironworks Road

Division 2

03/08/21

Chester-le-Street v Tow Law Town

1-1

Moor Park

Division 2

07/08/21

Billingham Synthonia v Tow Law Town

3-2

Norton (Teesside) Sports Complex

Division 2

10/08/21

Tow Law Town v Jarrow

3-1

Ironworks Road

Division 2

14/08/21

Tow Law Town v Heaton Stannington

1-0

Ironworks Road

Division 2

18/08/21

Sunderland West End v Tow Law Town

3-0

Ford Hub Sports Complex

Division 2

21/08/21

Brandon United v Tow Law Town

0-3

Welfare Ground

Division 2

24/08/21

Ryton & Crawcrook Albion v Tow Law Town

2-1

Kingsley Park

Division 2

28/08/21

Tow Law Town v Easington Colliery

2-2

Ironworks Road

Division 2

31/08/21

Carlisle City v Tow Law Town

1-0

Gillford Park Stadiu

Division 2

04/09/21

Newcastle University v Tow Law Town

1-0

Kimberley Park

Division 2

11/09/21

Willington v Tow Law Tow

3-2

Hall Lane

FA Vase First Round Qualifying

18/09/21

Tow Law Town v Birtley Town

3-1

Ironworks Road

Division 2

21/09/21

Boldon CA v Tow Law Town

1-1

Boldon Colliery Welfare Ground

Division 2

25/09/21

Tow Law Town v Ryton & Crawcrook Albion

2-1

Ironworks Road

Division 2

02/10/21

Washington v Tow Law Tow

0-1

Ford Hub Sports Complex

Division 2

05/10/21

Tow Law Town v Willington

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Ironworks Road

Division 2

09/10/21

Tow Law Town v Blyth Town

1-0

Ironworks Road

Division 2

16/10/21

Bedlington Terriers v Tow Law Town

1-4

Doctor Pit Park

Division 2

23/10/21

Tow Law Town v Horden CW

1-1

Ironworks Road

Division 2

29/10/21

Tow Law Town v Esh Winning

7:30pm

Ironworks Road

Division 2

06/11/21

Tow Law Town v Chester-le-Street

3:00pm

Sam Smith’s Park

Division 2

13/11/21

Jarrow v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Perth Green CA

Division 2

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TOW LAW TOWN AFC V ESH WINNING FC Friday 29th October 2021 • 7.30pm KO Ebac Northern League Division 2

Tow Law Town AFC Squad 2021/22 Lewis Graham Tom Orton Liam Goldsborough Ryan McKinnon Lewis Milner Scott Oldfield Jeb Atkinson Archie Gardiner Adam Knowles Drew Lake Joel Pearson Chris Renshaw Darren Richardson Barrie Smith Jay White Aaron Hardy Michael Hogg Thomas McAloon Matty Moffat Alfie Pearn Lewis Teasdale Aaron Willoughby Manager: Michael Vasey Coach: Warren Pearson GK Coach: Mark Spedding Physio: Rachel Davison 36

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