Tow Law AFC V Tadcaster Albion AFC | 2022-23

TOW LAW TOWN AFC “THE LAWYERS” TOW LAW TOWN AFC V TADCASTER ALBION AFC Tuesday 9th August 2022 • 7.30pm KO FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round Replay

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The Lawyer’s Brief Tonight we welcome Tadcaster Albion to Ironworks Road for this FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay fixture after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at their place.

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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 previously managed the Club & returned for the 2019/20 season.

(Sponsored by JEFF MARRIOTT) Warren Pearson (Coach): Warren played for Tow Law in the 80’s & 90’s & in the FA. Vase Final at Wembley. Most recently on the coaching staff at Queen of the South, his experience is pivotal to the Lawyers success. (Sponsored by JEFF MARRIOTT) Mark Spedding (GK Coach): Mark was most recently with Durham City. He joined the Lawyers as GK 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 the 2019-20, he is a top goalkeeper in the League & can constantly be heard shouting advice and instructions to those in front of him.

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Tom Orton (Goalkeeper): Tom is an experienced Northern League goalkeeper & great shot stopper, in his 3rd stint for the Club.

Jeb Atkinson (Defender): 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.

Dan Harvey (Defender): Dan has returned to the Club, having spent 3 seasons in Scotland with Gretna FC. He’s gained a lot of experience & will be an asset in defence or midfield.

Dom Joynes (Defender): Dom is an experienced left-sided defender, who spent 2021-22 with Pickering Town at Step 4.

Ryan McKinnon (Defender): The big centre-back originally signed on loan from Consett in January 2020, making the move permanent for the 20-21 season. He spent eight years at Newcastle United Academy. He’s the Club Captain, leading by example.

(Sponsored by @KendallRowanx) Lewis Milner (Defender): Lewis is another player who joined The Lawyers from Willington. A strong central defender, we had tried on numerous occasions to land him & finally succeeded in 2019, since then he’s been consistent in the team.

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Chris Renshaw (Defender): Renny is one player you wouldn’t want to cross. A fully committed tackler, who leads by example. Experienced Northern League player, who lifts the crowd & the players around him.

Kurt Seymour (Defender): Kurt is a natural centre-half, signed from Brandon United. Previously with Willington, he’s one the Management Team have tracked for a while.

Barrie Smith (Defender): Barrie is a vastly experienced defender, having spent many seasons with South Shields as they progressed up the football pyramid.

Luke Bailey (Midfield): Luke joined from Willington. He’s very comfortable on the ball, with a great engine & an eye for a killer pass.

Archie Gardiner (Midfield): Archie is a tough tackling midfielder, who we signed in 2020 from Carlisle City. He loves the Club banter.

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

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Adam Knowles (Midfield): Adam began his ENL career with Esh Winning & Chester-leStreet, 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 oversees changing room music & players’ fines.

Brandon Mallaby (Midfield): Brandon is a young central midfield player, a young player to keep an eye on. He joins us from Shildon Reserves.

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

Harvey Smith (Midfield): Harvey makes up the father/son duo in the squad alongside Barrie. He’s an excellent prospect, having spent many seasons in South Shields Academy.

Rob White (Midfield): Rob is an exciting wide player with lots of pace.

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Adrei Ardelean (Forward): Andrei is a strong, experienced Northern League centre-forward.

Previously with Consett & Newton Aycliffe FC, he brings a new look to our forward line.

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Ethan Bewley (Forward): Previously with Ponteland FC, Ethan is just starting his Northern League career. His work rate & willingness to run is an example to everyone.

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

Nic Marley (Forward): Nic joined Tow Law in November 2021, from Esh Winning. He’s a big strong centre-forward, a threat in the air or on the ground.

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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.

David Parker (Forward): David has returned to his North-East roots, having spent a number of years in the Armed Forces. Very comfortable on the ball, he will slot easily into the team 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.

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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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Upcoming Fixtures

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Date

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Time/Result

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Competition

30/07/22

Tow Law Town v Whickham

0-3

Ironworks Road

Division 1

02/08/22

Tow Law Town v Redcar Athletic

5-4

Ironworks Road

Division 1

06/08/22

Tadcaster Albion v Tow Law Town

1-1

09/08/22

Tow Law Town v Tadcaster Albion

7:30pm

Ironworks Road

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round Replay

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Crook Town v Tow Law Town

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The Sir Tom Cowie Millfield

Division 1

13/08/22

Newton Aycliffe v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Newton Aycliffe Sports Club

Division 1

16/08/22

Pickering Town v Tow Law Town

7:45pm

Mill Lane

Division 1

20/08/22

Tow Law Town v Heaton Stannington

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1 Division 1

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round

24/08/22

Guisborough Town v Tow Law Town

7:45pm

King George V Ground

27/08/22

Tow Law Town v Bedlington Terriers

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

FA Vase First Round Qualifying

30/08/22

Tow Law Town v West Auckland Town

7:30pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

03/09/22

Thornaby v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Teesdale Park

Division 1

06/09/22

Newcastle Benfield v Tow Law Town

7:30pm

Sam Smith’s Park

Division 1

10/09/22

Tow Law Town v Bishop Auckland

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

17/09/22

Northallerton Town v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

The Calvert Stadium

Division 1

01/10/22

Tow Law Town v West Allotment Celtic

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

04/10/22

Sunderland RCA v Tow Law Town

7:30pm

Sunderland LGV Park

Division 1

08/10/22

Ashington AFC v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Woodhorn Lane

Division 1

15/10/22

Tow Law Town v Whitley Bay

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

22/10/22

Carlisle City v Tow Law Tow

3:00pm

29/10/22

Penrith v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

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Division 1 The Frenchfield Stadium

Division 1

Date

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Time/Result

Ground

Competition

05/11/22

Tow Law Town v Seaham Red Star

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

12/11/22

Redcar Athletic v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Green Lane

Division 1

19/11/22

Tow Law Town v Crook Town

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

26/11/22

Tow Law Town v Pickering Town

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

10/12/22

Tow Law Town v Guisborough Town

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

17/12/22

West Auckland Town v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Wanted Stadium

Division 1

07/01/23

Tow Law Town v Newcastle Benfield

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

14/01/23

Whickham v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Glebe Sports Ground

Division 1

21/01/23

Tow Law Town v Sunderland RCA

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

28/01/23

Tow Law Town v Newton Aycliffe

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

04/02/23

Heaton Stannington v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Grounsell Park

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11/02/23

Tow Law Town v Thornaby

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

18/02/23

Bishop Auckland v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Heritage Park

Division 1

25/02/23

Tow Law Town v Northallerton Town

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

11/03/23

West Allotment Celtic v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

East Palmersville Sports Pavilion

Division 1

18/03/23

Tow Law Town v Ashington AFC

3:00pm

Ironworks Road

Division 1

25/03/23

Whitley Bay v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Hillheads Park

Division 1

08/04/23

Tow Law Town v Carlisle City

3:00pm

Horden Community Welfare Park

Division 1

15/04/23

Tow Law Town v Penrith

3:00pm

Welfare Park

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22/04/23

Seaham Red Star v Tow Law Town

3:00pm

Independent Utility Advise Arena

Division 1

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Tadcaster Albion History Formed in 1892. The club is believed to have been formed in 1892 as John Smith’s FC. It was not until 1923 that the Tadcaster Albion AFC name was adopted. In the early years, the club played in the local York League. Which they won in 1948. They continued competing in the York League during the 1950’s & 60’s.

In the early days, they played home games on the site of the cricket ground on Station Road, before moving to the Ings ground, near to where the Samuel Smith Brewery Packaging Block now stands.

Changing facilities were in the town, at the rear of the Falcon Public House on Chapel Street. It was common to see nets, corner flags, buckets, oranges, players and officials trekking through the town. In 1960, when the club moved 100 yards up river to its present home.

In 1973 the club joined the Yorkshire League Division 3 and were promoted in 1975 & 1977 to reach Division 1; relegation was to follow in 1979 & 1980.

In 1982/83 they became a founding member of the Northern Counties East League, originally in the NCEL Division Two North before league reorganisations led them to Division One in 1991. They rarely finish in the top half of the league in the 1990’s and finished bottom in 2001/02 & 2003/04.

At the start of 2004/05, Jim Collis became manager and fortunes began to improve dramatically. In his first season, Albion finished 5th in the league and the following year 3rd, almost promotion!

Jimmy Reid took over as manager in 2006, but his time was blighted by off the field problems. An attempted hostile takeover and attempted arson attack on the clubhouse caused much damage.

Paul Marshall took over at the start of 2008/09, in his first season he played mostly local players and the team struggled and finished 17th. In 2009/10, with an influx of a few new key players, Albion won the NCEL Division One title and the club became a company limited by guarantee.

Albion finished fourth in their first season in the NCEL Premier Division and won the NCEL President’s Cup, beating Farsley AFC 5-1 in the final. That was followed by an 8th place finish in 2011/12 and 6th in 2012/13.

In the 2013/14 season i2i Sports Ltd agreed to take effective control of the club and company, with Matthew Gore becoming the new chairman.

In 2014/2015 the Brewers lead the NCEL Premier for a good while, finally finishing in third. An excellent run saw them make history by making it through to the Quarter 26

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Final of the FA Vase where they drew a record - breaking crowd of 1,307 but were narrowly beaten by Highworth Town. At the end of the season Paul Marshall left and former Harrogate Railway boss Billy Miller took over.

In 2015/2016 the Brewers lead the NCEL Premier for most of the season once again, but this time they held their nerve and finished Champions with a 2-1 home win over Armthorpe Welfare. They also made it to the League Cup Final but went down in a thrilling 3-2 game to Cleethorpes Town.

In 2016/2017 , their first ever season in the Northern Premier First Division North, a mix of old and new players saw Billy Miller use all of his experience and knowledge of this division. The Brewers started well and were in the play-off spots when injury problems hit and they finished 19th in the league. The management team departed with Michael Morton and Simon Collins taking over.

2017/18 season saw the team quickly finding its feet as the fortunes took a turn for the better after the new year with Michael & Simon steering the club to its highest ever finish reaching the play-offs after a dramatic final day. This once again brought massive excitement amongst the club and town but unfortunately it ended in semi-final defeat 2-1 at Bamber Bridge despite taking the lead and putting in a valiant performance.

The 2018/19 season saw the Brewers move into the Northern Premier East Division after the league switched from a North/South divide to an East/West split. It was again positive for the club finishing just outside the play-off places in 7th having been in the top six for most of the season. At the end of this campaign Simon Collins decided to step down and several players moved onto new clubs.

2019/20 Former professional footballer and boxer, Curtis Woodhouse took charge, initially having only four players on the books. He built a new squad and for the first 3 months of the season we began to look like promotion contenders. Curtis left the club at the end of October and Paul Quinn inherited the mantle with Steve Waide as his assistant. The second half of the season was overshadowed by four devastating floods at the Stadium , before Covid 19 brought everything to an impromptu finish .

2020/21. Paul and Steve reorganised the playing Management over the summer months with support teams to deal with the analytical side of things. Thirteen of the previous season’s squad renewed their contracts and it was looking good for a play-off place when Covid struck again.

2021/22 With the unexpected departures of Paul Quinn and Steve Waide, the opening matches were a great disappointment. However, the appointment of the experienced John Deacey as team Manager plus Andy Monkhouse as his Assistant, ensured that we were able to maintain our NPL status, in what proved to be a challenging season. 2022/23 John and Andy are continuing in their management roles and with the benefit of a pre-season, will put their own stamp on the squad. There are several new faces and hopes are high.

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Tadcaster Albion Pen Pics John Deacey (Manager): John joined us in September 2021 and has a wealth of experience managing at the top of the non-league pyramid with clubs such as Farsley Celtic, Scarborough Athletic and Bradford Park Avenue where he was in the hot seat for eight consecutive years.

Andy Monkhouse (Assistant Manager): Andy was officially appointed at the same time as John Deacey. He holds a UEFA A Licence . His coaching is second to none and was a great contributing factor to last season’s great escape.

Lee Elam (First Team Coach): Forty-Five-year-old Lee joins us from Eccleshill United where he was the Manager for the previous three years.

Before that he was PDP lead coach and Youth team manager at Bradford City for several seasons. He holds both UEFA A and B qualifications.

Richard Leeming (Kit Manager): York based Richard has a long history of successfully managing local football teams in the York area. He was asked by Nelly Sanderson last season if he would like to help out at Taddy and jumped at the opportunity to succeed his old friend in the role. Richard’s extensive knowledge of the game has quickly made him an integral and valuable part of the management team.

Nathan Fennell (Physio): Nathan joined the club during the summer recess having worked previously for Hartlepool United, York City and most recently the 30

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Twenty-Four-year-old Nathan was a graduate from the University of Central Lancashire where he obtained a degree in Sports Therapy. He runs his own physiotherapy business but is delighted to have joined The Brewers where the scope is much wider than at his previous clubs and he is enjoying the responsibility.

Cody Cromack (Central Midfield): Cody joined us during the summer recess from Worksop where last season he was vice captain. After joining the Farsley Celtic Academy as a first-year player for the 2014/2015 season, he was snapped up by Liversedge at the age of just seventeen. He then moved on to Pontefract where he was part of the team that secured back-to-back promotions from NCEL Division One to The Northern Premier Division One East.

Cody is a great reader of the game and a dynamo in the middle of the park who has really impressed during pre-season.

His ability to score from distance is an added bonus.

Brett Agnew (Striker ): Former Bridlington Manager/ Striker, Brett Agnew joined us during the close season. In his time with the Seasiders, he made 128 appearances, scoring seventy-three goals along the way. Brett was born in Scotland where he had considerable success on the semi pro circuit with firstly West Calder and then Rutherglen. He moved to England in 2015 where he joined Hull United before signing for the Seasiders.

He became their Manager/Striker when

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Curtis Woodhouse moved to Taddy and Brett’s offer to help temporarily lasted 3 years! He is a natural leader up front but will battle back in defence when duty calls.

Corey Roper (Midfield): Corey, a former player of the season, returned to Tadcaster two years ago having left the Brewers at the end of the 2018/19 season when an offer to test himself at Northern Premier League Whitby Town, proved irresistible. However, Increased work commitments and associated travelling were our good fortune. He joined Leeds United as a junior at the age of seven, going onto play for their Under 18 and Under 21 teams. In 2014 he joined Wrexham for three seasons. A dead ball specialist, a tough midfield dynamo who leads by example.

Dan Hartley (Central Defence): Dan started with us towards the end of the 2019/20 season and we have seen him develop consistently to become a first team regular. He shows commitment and tenacity far beyond his years Dan attended the UFCA in Leeds and Evolution Sports Academy before joining Harrogate Town Under 23’s, which he captained. Although a natural central defender, Dan is equally adept on either side and his ability to get down the flanks is a bonus, as are his throw ins. Calm on the ball - a rock in defence.

Jack Crook (Defence/Midfield): Twenty-year-old Jack was an integral member of Harrogate Town Under 23’s, Rossington Main and Albion Sports. His ideal position is centre midfield but he is happy either side or in the back four. He also is more than capable to mix it up front and can be lethal in front of goal.

Light on his feet for such a tall player. This

will be his third season with us.

Romario Vieira (Attacking Midfield): Former Leeds United midfielder Romario Vieira re-joined the club in October 2020.

He came through the i2i Academy before a short spell with us in 2016. At that stage he joined his brother, Ronaldo Vieira, who was already a first team player at Elland Road but was released two years later. The attacking midfielder has represented his native Guinea-Bissau national team, and also holds Portuguese and English nationality. Likes to play just behind the frontmen. Creative player who gives 110%.

Kesi Omolokun (Defence): Kesi was on the books at Bradford City from the age of ten but after a loan spell at Scarborough Athletic joined the Aberdeen Development Squad on a one-year deal in 2016. On his return to Yorkshire, he felt he had lost his love of the games and over recent seasons had only managed a few outings for local Bradford teams such as Eccleshill United and Albion Sports. Having been persuaded to trial with Tadcaster his desire to continue his playing career has been restored. He can play anywhere in the back four and is more than happy up front if needed.

Mark Ferguson (Striker): 26-year-old Mark signed earlier this year from North West Counties Campion AFC, where he had already hit fourteen goals last season.

The 6’ 1” Leeds born Mark joined Campion in 2021 having spent two years at Glasshoughton and Garforth before that. He has already proved to be very adaptable in the centre or on the right and is comfortable in midfield as well ,although up front is where he is most at

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home. Quickly amongst the goals after signing for Taddy he also possesses an incredible throw. Has had an excellent pre season.

Jordan Deacey (Attacking Midfield): The experienced 27-year-old attacking midfielder joined Taddy from local rivals Pickering Town and has an extensive record in non-league having played for Bradford Park Avenue, AFC Telford United, Farsley Celtic, Boston United, Shaw Lane AFC, North Ferriby United and Ossett Town amongst others. He signed for Scarborough Athletic in 2019 before spells at Brighouse and Pickering Town. Jordan was part of BPA squad that won promotion to the National North in 2012.

Jack Carr (Attacking Midfield): Fast attacking midfielder Jack joined us from Knaresborough Town where he was a regular member of the squad the season before last. His first game was away to Sheffield where he displayed all the skill and enthusiasm that initially impressed manager John Deacey. He is happy to play wide or through the middle. He is a natural goal scorer and loves nothing more than driving at defences. He also had a spell at left wing back last season due to an injury crisis but will always get forward and never stops running.

Chris Howarth (Defender): The experienced defender/midfielder, Chris Howarth re-joined Tadcaster in January from Liversedge. His first stint with the Brewers started in time for the 2017/18 season and he turned out for us for two seasons. He has played for John Deacey on three occasions previously (Farsley Celtic, Bradford Park Avenue and most recently Scarborough Athletic) He 32

started his career in 2003 at Harrogate Railway, before he eventually moved on to Bradford Park Avenue where he made over 100 appearances in the National North League.

Tom Goddon (Defence/Midfield): Tom has recently returned to the UK after a spell in the USA. He made his first appearance for us in last seasons’ away fixture at Lincoln United and was a key member of the squad that battled so hard to retain our place in the Northern Premier league East. Still young but one to watch for the future.

Josh Grant (Defender): Josh Grant first played for the Brewers in the two seasons after our promotion from the NCEL Premier. He is a natural left back but can be equally effective in central midfield. Another dead ball specialist. He signed for Farsley Celtic in 2010 before a short spell at Frickley from where he had his first stint with the Brewers. He joined Ossett Albion just before the merger with Ossett Town and from there it was off to Brighouse in the summer of 2019.

For the start of the 2021/22 season Josh had a brief spell with high flying Liversedge but by October was back at Brighouse.

Jack Johnson (Defence): Jack joined the club at the end of the last season from Pickering Town for whom he had played for the last two years. He is natural right back but is equally happy in central defence or midfield if needed. Born and still living in Kippax, Leeds, Jack was on Doncaster Rovers books between the ages of 8 and 16 after which he signed youth papers with FC Halifax. At the age of eighteen he moved onto Scarborough Athletic where he stayed for three years.

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From the Seadogs, Jack signed for Pickering Town in the summer of 2020 and was ever present right up to the Pikes relegation last season from the Northern Premier East .During that spell he made forty-five appearances scoring six goals as well.

Declan McGivern (Central Defence): Dec is another summer signing who first came to our attention when playing for Ossett United last season. Before that he had joined Runcorn Linnets on his return from Cleveland Ohio where he successfully studied for an MBA in Finance He played for his University team before establishing himself with Cleveland in the US National Premier Soccer League. A native of Huddersfield, Dec initially came through the Bradford City Youth Programme where he captained the under 16’s and 18’s as well as the reserves.

At 6’5 tall he is immense in the back four, calm but incisive under pressure.

Nathan Dyer (Defence/Midfield): Nathan Dyer joins us from Whitby Town.

He is a right back but can play in any position in defence and midfield and is a natural wing back with a tremendous turn of speed.

The six feet tall defender signed a two-year scholarship with York City in the summer of 2018 and made his debut for the Minstermen in the following October. He made nine league appearances for York, before Joining Grantham Town in time for the start of the 2020/21 campaign. Nathan has impressed during pre-season – a tough defender but a surprisingly fast winger as well.

Mathew Dixon (Defence): Matty Dixon was the third player to join us

from Bridlington over the summer months. He was an ever-present last season with the Seasiders and although equally at home in midfield or at right back, he likes to get forward. Matty began his career in Hull City’s youth team and still lives in that area having grown up locally. He made his first team debut against Accrington Stanley before signing for York City which was not the happiest of moves as The Minstermen were relegated out of the EFL that season. It was then onto North Ferriby before Spennymoor United, a season at Scarborough, then Whitby Town before Gainsborough Trinity for the 2020/21 season.

Pete Davidson (Holding Midfield): Pete has returned to Tadcaster following two seasons at Bridlington Town where, as Club captain, he helped the Seasiders promotion from the NCEL Premier to the Northern Premier East. His early non-league career saw him at Guiseley, North Ferriby and Buxton. That was followed by four years with Scarborough Athletic, who he left in 2016 for Farsley Celtic. Pete was an ever present at Ings Lane from 2017-19 and is fondly remembered for his strength and application in the middle of the park.

He teams up with Brett Agnew his previous manager at Bridlington and Matty Dixon.

Sam Barker (Attacking Midfielder): Twenty-two-year-old Sam is an attacking midfielder who spent several years with Harrogate Town’s youth teams right up to the under 23’s, during which time he played with Dan Hartley and Jack Crook.

He then went on to Harrogate Railway and Garforth. For the last campaign he had a pre-season with Gainsborough

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Trinity but eventually signed for Pickering Town until a move to promotion hopefuls Shildon at the end of the year.

A strong, fast player who is always in the thick of the action looking for that opening. A 110% player.

James Beaston (Central Defence): Thirty-one-year-old James is a central defender although happy to play right back as well. He joins from Yorkshire Amateurs where he spent three seasons and before that was with Garforth for four years and their captain for most of the time. In his earlier footballing career James played for Glasshoughton, Harrogate Railway and Nostell Miners Welfare. He lives in Sherburn in Elmet where he grew up and apart from a couple oy years in Atlanta USA, has lived there all his life. He is a strong presence in defence who reads the game well and brings stability to the back four.

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T’Nique Fishley (Central Defender): T’nique is 26 years old and played last season for Yorkshire Amateurs. Although a central defender he is happy to play in other positions but preferably on the right flank. T’nique’s senior career started at The Ammers in 2016 where he made his debut as a winger! He was part of the 2017/18 Toolstation NCEL Division One promotion-winning side. He had a spell with Ossett Town before a move to Scarborough Athletic 2019 where he first played for our manager. He then returned to Yorkshire Ammers via Brighouse and Belper in time for the last campaign. At 6’2” tall he is strong and quick - a rock in defence.

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Charlie Jebson-King (Defender/ Midfield): Twenty-year-old, Charlie is another player who has signed following the problems at Yorkshire Amateurs .

Standing at 5’ 11” He came through the Youth Academy at York City making his first team debut for the Minstermen three years ago. Following a trial at Scarborough Athletic he joined Yorkshire Amateurs last season. Charlie is comfortable to play at left back, left wing back or left wing . He is extremely fast and one of the most accurate passers of the ball.

Ryan Musselwhite (Goalkeeper): The 28-year-old spent the last half of the previous campaign with Sheffield FC helping them avoid relegation. He had started last season at Pontefract Collieries but after an injury was struggling for first team football. He began his senior footballing career with Farnborough in the Isthmian League but in 2015/6 joined Pontefract where he was part of the team that was promoted from the Northern Counties East League Premier in 2018. He then moved to Belper just before the Covid pandemic, returning to Ponte for the commencement of last season. A quiet but solid keeper who has impressed in pre-season.

Steve Smith (Defence): Steve also joins us from Yorkshire Amateurs where he played for the last 4 seasons. He is most comfortable at right back but is happy as a centre back or wing back, where his speed can be used to good effect. Steve is the brother of ex Guiseley and Pontefract Scott Smith. Like all the other members of last year’s Ammers squad he was shocked when the entire squad was released but happy to join the Brewers having discussed the possibility some time ago with John Deacey. Steve is a personal trainer and works for Nuffield Health at Guiseley.

Harry Jessop (Striker): Harry started his youth career at Sheffield Wednesday before signing for Scunthorpe United as an under-10 in December 2011 .After a two-year scholarship with the club, he was offered his first professional contract in summer 2020 but has spent some time out on loan to Pickering Town, Gainsborough Trinity and Farsley Celtic.

With Scunthorpe’s relegation from the EFL last season, the left footed striker was released and has subsequently impressed in our pre-season. A natural centre forward .

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Tow Law Town AFC Squad 2022/23

Tadcaster Albion AFC Squad 2022/23

Lewis Graham Tom Orton Jeb Atkinson Dan Harvey Dom Joynes Ryan McKinnon Lewis Milner Chris Renshaw Kurt Seymour Barrie Smith Luke Bailey Archie Gardiner Liam Goldsborough Adam Knowles Brandon Mallaby Joel Pearson Harvey Smith Rob White Adrei Ardelean Ethan Bewley Aaron Hardy Nic Marley Thomas McAloon David Parker Aaron Willoughby Manager: Michael Vasey Coach: Warren Pearson GK Coach: Mark Spedding Physio: Rachel Davison

Cody Cromack Brett Agnew Corey Roper Dan Hartley Jack Crook Romario Vieira Kesi Omolokun Mark Ferguson Jordan Deacey Jack Carr Chris Howarth Tom Goddon Josh Grant Jack Johnson Declan McGivern Nathan Dyer Mathew Dixon Pete Davidson Sam Barker James Beaston T’Nique Fishley Charlie Jebson-King Ryan Musselwhite Steve Smith Harry Jessop Manager: John Deacey Assistant Manager: Andy Monkhouse 1st Team Coach: Lee Elam Kit Manager: Richard Leeming Physio: Nathan Fennell Tow Law Town AFC “The Lawyers”