Market Drayton Town FC vs Darlaston Town 1874 FC by Wayupna Media

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MARKET DRAYTON TOWN FC VS DARLASTON TOWN 1874 FC SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2023 KICKOFF 3:00 PM

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MARKET DRAYTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Ground : Greenfields Sports Ground, Greenfields Lane, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SL Tel : 07435 960650 E-mail : secretaryMDTFC@hotmail.com RULE 2.13 Club Entity Incorporated - A private Limited company by guarantee without share capital (company no. 07362001) Chairman - Mick Murphy Treasurer - John Kirkham Press/ Media - Cliff Taylor Social Meida - Lisa Jackson First Team Manager - Adam Shillcock Assistant Manager - Steve Benyon Coaching Staff - Sam Cartwright, Henry Titley-Wall Physio - Joe Brisbourne

Directors Rob Griffiths Associate Member of The FA | Member of Shropshire FA

DUGOUT VIEW Again welcome to the Greenfields arena. It's not long ago that we played Darlaston in what was a spirited performance by the lads; we will however need to go one better this time as we still look to secure our first win of 2023. Darlaston are a solid outfit at this level and are performing strongly in the league and it's clear the togetherness that Dean has built at the football club. Last weekend we were simply not good enough in possession of the ball and on another day if we had taken our second-half chances we could have won the match. Let me be clear though I don't want to delve into if, buts, and maybes as we lacked the quality and finesse I now expect of these boys to win football matches - this is something we will need to improve on this afternoon. I've asked my staff for a lot this week in terms of how we prepare for this football match and how we keep developing the football fabric of this football club. There are certain nonnegotiables that I will need to see from us all collectively if we are to take 3 points this afternoon. Lastly thank you to everyone that came and supported our Race Night last Saturday in what was a fantastic evening. I want to continue growing our footballing community here at Market Drayton and it was great to meet and talk to so many new faces. Bang the drum

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DARLASTON TOWN 1874 FC

Originally formed in 1874 the first known league game was a 2-2 draw against Walsall Unity on 23 September 1893 in the Walsall and District League. The home record gate of 7000 was recorded on 3 April 1899 in a 3-1 win against Wednesbury Old Athletic. The club moved to the City Ground in January 1900. The origin of the ground name is believed to emanate from the club nickname at the time when they were known as The Citizens. The City Ground became home for 114 years. In 1897/98 brought silverware winning the Birmingham County Junior Cup and in 1907/08 the club were crowned champions of the Birmingham Junior League. The club were founder members of the Birmingham Combination, winning it in season 1910/11. Promotion to the Birmingham & District League followed, returning to the Birmingham Combination in 1928/29. The 1937/38 season was probably the most successful in the club’s history winning the Birmingham Combination from runnersup Aston Villa “A” with 64 points out of a maximum 76 and a 101-goal difference. During the Second World War the Combination ceased to run but on the return to normal Combination Football in season 1945/46 the club were crowned Champions. The Championship winning side included 19-year-old Jack Burkitt who was sold to Nottingham Forest in 1947 going on to make more than 500 League and Cup appearances and captaining them to their 1959 FA Cup Final win over Luton Town. The club were founder members of the West Midlands Regional League (WMRL) in 1962/63 playing in the Premier Division until the 1981/82 season when poor ground facilities demotion to Division One. Promotion back to the Premier Division followed after winning Division One at the end of the1989/90 season. The club became the first side to win the Birmingham County FA Vase in back-to-back in seasons in 1990/91 and 1991/92. In 2006/07 Darlaston brought silverware back to the City Ground when we won the 2006/07 West Midlands (Regional) League Division One League title. The 2013/14 season saw the WMRL fixtures published for the first time without a Darlaston side present, the club folding in June 2013. Following two public meetings a new committee formed a phoenix club Darlaston Town (1874) FC. During its long and distinguished history 6 FA Cup winners and an FA Cup winning captain have played for the club as have two England internationals including an England captain, a Welsh international and four Football League managers. At least 44 players have progressed into the Football League and 72 former Football League players have also played for the club.

In 2014 the re-formed club were accepted into the WMRL Division 2. The end of their first season back in the saw the club earn promotion into Division Two and the club moved to the impressive Paycare Ground (Recently renamed Paycare Stadium). Since the club has moved to its new home, the club has grown considerably, introducing a successful youth section, with teams playing in the Midland Junior Premier League on Saturday mornings, and the Walsall Junior Youth Leagues and Stourbridge Leagues on Sunday morning and afternoons. The first team earned promotion back into the Premier Division of the WMRL at the end of the 2019/20 season, finishing runners up by a single point after a close-run season with Worcester Raiders. After Darlaston’s promotion was announced in order to be promoted the club erected at their now much improved Paycare Ground floodlights on the main pitch, which were duly opened on the 5th November 2019, when the club hosted EFL side Walsall FC, which produced the clubs record attendance of 452. At the end of that season Darlaston finished in 8th position following their return to the WMRL Premier Division, the last full season played. The club attracted a Ladies team to play under the name of Darlaston Town (1874) Ladies, who in their first season secured promotion into the Birmingham County Women’s Premier League for the start of the 2020/21 season. Darlaston’s Ladies team suffered the same fate as the first team, in having two seasons cut short by the Pandemic, in both seasons they were well placed and looking to finish as Champions in both Divisions. Due to their successful playing record, the Ladies gained their second promotion in successive seasons entering the National Womens Pyramid in the Division One North of the West Midlands Regional Womens League effective from the start of the 2021/22 season as well as winning their first trophy beating Redditch United Ladies 2-0 in a tense Covid Cup-Final After the shortening of two seasons due to the COVID Pandemic, the FA reorganised the National League Structure in May 2021, the restructuring included reducing Step 6 Leagues from 20 to 17, and thus the West Midlands (Regional) League lost its Step 6 Premier Division. The 18 clubs were split between the Hellenic, Northwest Counties, and the Midland Football Leagues. Darlaston due to geographic location were moved laterally into Division One of the Midland Football League remaining at Step 6 of the NLS. After completing a full season for the first time in two years Darlaston Town (1874) finished Runners Up after a 97th minute goal in the final game of the season at Chelmsley Wood to secure the Runners Up spot and also prime place in the playoffs in the hope to secure promotion into Step 5 of the NLS. Darlaston by virtue of their second placed finish hosted local rivals Dudley Town in front of a record crowd of 789 at the Paycare Stadium on the Tuesday evening following the last game of the season and a 4-0 win secured a play-off final against Stapenhill who beat Ashby Ivanhoe 3-1 in the other playoff semi-final.

The play-off final played the following Saturday at the Paycare Stadium in front of 501 supporters saw Darlaston secure Step 5 or equivalent football for the first time in the clubs history since their inception in 1874. The winning goal scored by Keiron Miller in the 96th minute sent Darlaston player s and supporters delirious, the celebrations went on long into the night. Darlaston’s season finished with a Birmingham FA Midweek Challenge Cup Final against near neighbours Wednesfield at Solihull Moors. After the exploits of the final league games and play-offs this proved to be a game too far and Wednesfield ran out winners easily 2-0.

DARLASTON TOWN MAJOR HONOURS Birmingham Senior Cup 1938/39 Runners Up 0-1 Redditch 1972/73 Winners 2-1 AP Leamington 1973/74 Runners Up 2-3 Highgate United

West Midland Regional League Division One North Champions 1989/90, 2006/07 Division One Runners Up 2018/19 Midland Football League Division One Runners Up 2021/22 Play-Off Winners 2021/22

Birmingham County Vase 1990/91 Winners 6-2 Chelmsley Town 1991/92 Winners 1-0 Gornal Athletic (AET)

Wednesbury Charity Cup Record 18 wins and 3 shared in 32 finals

Birmingham FA Midweek Floodlit Challenge Cup 2021/22 Runners Up 0-2 Wednesfield

J.W. Hunt Cup Runners Up 2006/07 0-3 Wyrley Rangers

Birmingham County FA Junior Cup 1897/98 Winners 4-2 Hoobrook Olympic Birmingham Combination Champions 1910/11, 1945/46

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MDTFC Squad 2022/23 Dan Churm

Conor Hughes

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Conor is in his second spell with MDTFC having rejoined us during the current Season from AFC Wulfrunians. Conor is a powerful central defender who has an eye for scoring goals from set pieces. Conor’s previous clubs also includes Shifnal Town

Rune Corinaldi Rune joined MDTFC during the current Season, he is a powerful attacking forward who is a natural goal scorer. Runes’s previous clubs include Allscott Heath & Shawbury United

Callum Griffiths Callum, who is in his second spell with MDTFC, is an attacking wing back, who previously played for Foley Meir

Jamie Hands

Callum Jackson Callum is the youngest player in the squad and a bright football future awaits this versatile footballing young man. A local lad Callum came through the ranks of local youth football with Market Drayton Tigers.

Brendon Price

Jamie is in his second spell at MDTFC; he is a powerful combative midfield player who always gives 100%. Jamie’s previous clubs include St Martins & Whitchurch Alport

Mr Versatile – Brendon is our current Captain. Brendon is a strong left sided player who is comfortable playing in defence, midfield or attack. Brendon’s previous clubs include St Martins & Ellesmere Rangers

Jack Howse

George Scott (Goalkeeper)

Jack is another of this Season’s new signings; Jack is a powerhouse of a midfield player Jack’s previous clubs include Shawbury United & TF3 FC

George Scott is an outstanding young goalkeeper – one to look out for (Mr Safe Hands).. George previous club was AFC Telford United.

Seydou Bamba Seydou is an experienced CB with a vast playing knowledge at Step 4 and 5 level. He first started his Non-League journey back in 2007 for Atherton Collieries. Seydou has played a variety of positions throughout his career. He started as left winger. As time went on, his defensive knowledge has helped him adapt to playing at left back before transitioning to CB, a position he wished he had started at an earlier age. Seydou has the desire to continue playing for as long as he can. He is keen to challenge himself. He has experience in helping his teams stay in their respective leagues with the likes of Ramsbottom and Squires Gate.

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Reece is in his second spell at MDTFC: Recce is the powerhouse in central midfield.

Josh has been on the gaffer’s radar for quite some time and is long term admirer of his ability and the qualities he can bring to this football club.

Recce’s previous clubs include Shifnal Town & Shawbury United

Keefe Williams

A superbly gifted footballer with a wand of a left foot he boasts TNS & Caernarfon Town as his previous clubs within the Cymru Premier.

Keefe is proving to be an outstanding addition to the team; a strong right sided defender Keefe can also play as a central defender or attacking midfield – a very competitive player

Josh is looking forward to challenge of working with familiar faces and pushing the Gingerbreadmen up the table

Harlan Rodgers-Morris

Nathan is a 28 year old box to box midfielder who has been playing with Stone Old Alleynians & Stafford town this year. Rich in form at present the manager has had to stave off a number of step 5 clubs for this signature.

Harlan joins us on Dual Registration from Altrincham. He is an young exciting and energetic midfielder that brings another dimension to the team. Harlan is highly rated within the Altrincham ranks and has recently debuted for their First Team

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A native to these parts Nathan has previously lived in Market Drayton for 6 years and knows how much the team means to the town and is committed to make the club competitive and successful once again.

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