OFFICAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME OF SOUTHPORT FC • ISSUE 15 • £2.50

Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

v CHESTER THURSDAY 26/12/2019 • KICK OFF 7.45PM

NOTESMANAGERS

SOUTHPORT Good afternoon everyone Trophy. It will be a good test for us FOOTBALL CLUB and welcome back for this all and a game to look forward to afternoon’s game against and I hope as many of you will The Pure Stadium, Haig Avenue, high flying Chester. travel as is possible to the game to Southport, PR8 6JZ It promises to be a real support the lads. Tel: 01704-533422 Christmas cracker with both sides I’m doing these notes ahead of Fax: 01704-533455 in the play off places and in good our game at Blyth to tie in with the Website: www.southportfc.net form and in front of what we hope Christmas print deadlines so I’m Twitter: @southport_fc will be a bumper Boxing Day obviously hoping we bagged the crowd it should be a good three points from that game as Directors: Ian Kyle, Liam Watson & atmosphere. well. Steven Porter Please get behind the lads at all Since I last wrote my notes we have had a good win against times in the games, I’m sure you President: Sam Shrouder Gloucester, not pretty buy a very respond better to encouragement, In accordance with paragraph 2.13 of rules of The they do too. Have a go at me as National League, the Club makes the following welcome three points and then statement: against South Shields we knew it much as you want but for 90 Southport Football Club is a Company, limited by was going to be tough up there minutes when the lads are out on shares, registered in England and Wales with and so it proved but the lads kept the pitch you really can play a part registered number 01486711. in setting the right positive The following individuals hold a significant interest battling away and well deserved in Southport Football Club (defined as being more the replay. atmosphere. than 10% of the voting rights): Ian Kyle Rob reliably It was great to Manager: Liam Watson see the hardy tells me it is my 399th league game Assistant Manager: Jon McCarthy bunch that had made the trip up in charge here Secretary: James Tedford 01704-533422 today as long as [email protected] to South Shields on what was a the Blyth game Head Of Commercial: Steve Brown 07809 freezing cold day. went ahead. No 489 370 [email protected] doubt he will be A 356 mile round Community Development: Darren trip in December rolling out all the Wildman [email protected] stats (Ed…see the shows a lot of Events Manager: Claire Kyle commitment, York programme [email protected] Liam!) thank you all. Physio: Dan Gabrielson As for the I hope to see as many of you as Club Chaplain: Paul Taylor replay after going behind against a strong side in possible at Kit: Hamish Morton Altrincham on Saturday and in the great form, the lads showed great Groundsman: Paul Brookes character and once we got the return leg at Chester on New Years Day, the lads really appreciate the Programme Editor & Sales: Rob Urwin equaliser with another great finish contact [email protected] from Brad I felt it would only be a support home and away. 077900-41514 matter of time before we scored All that remains is for me to wish you all a Happy New Year and Programme Design: Simon Cooper with Ryan and Jack getting their Excel Print Ltd heads on set pieces to give us a let’s all stick together and make 2020 a special year for Southport Website: Rob Urwin relatively comfortable win in the end. Football Club. Press Officer: Alan Jones The draw has been kind in Media Assistants: Amos Wynn & James Houghton terms of geography. Once you get Liam

Technical Services: Les Rooney to the second round you have the prospect of a long trip south to the Managers notes sponsored by Club Shop Manager: Christine Classon likes of Torquay etc but we have Club Shop Matchday: Christine Classon, probably drawn one of the closest Kerry Hartwell & Michael Hopkins clubs we could with a trip to Fylde.

Matchday Announcer: Nicola Cave We do seem to get more than our fair share of away draws in the Photography Julia Urwin

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Good afternoon, and welcome to The Pure need to look at where we were this time last year, Stadium for this afternoon’s National League after having spent the majority of the season at North fixture against Chester. the wrong end of the table. We are now, by First and foremost, I would like to take this contrast well positioned in the play off positions, opportunity to wish everyone associated with the after recent “steady” victories against Club, fans, staff, volunteers, and players, a very Kidderminster away, and Gloucester home. We are merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. certainly proving difficult to beat at present, and if This has been very much a year of change, but I we are able to continue to improve in the final hope everyone can see why Steve, Liam and I third…….we fully intend to be at the right end of believe we are heading in the right direction. I gave the table at the conclusion of the season. a couple of interviews during the summer during I am writing these notes after a hard fought which I discussed our three objectives for the replay victory against a very strong South Shields season. These centred around improving the clubs side. A day out at Fylde now awaits and hopefully a standing in the community, adopt a policy of living run to as close to Wembley as we can get. The within our means, with a view to character shown in the two away making the club self-sufficient, and games in this competition, at Colne improving performances on the and at a very cold, wet and windy pitch. In respect of community South Shields really does show the projects, Darren has been a great character that this team possess. appointment for the Club and is It would also be remiss of me, making great strides in re- when discussing character not to establishing links with all different give a huge thank you to the support aspects of the local community. The (usually very vocal) that we have projects that he has initiated can received this season, particularly regularly be seen on the Club’s social away, and particularly when we have media, with more to come in the new lost the more local away games at year. Chorley, Stockport and FC United, to In respect of the financial state of be replaced by the likes of Gateshead! A good away the club, we have reduced unnecessary expenses Southport following is one of the few certainties in and “streamlined” to help towards achieving our the league so far this season. goal of making the club self-sufficient. Despite Finally, I would like to take the opportunity to this, we have of course still been able to get the welcome fans, staff and Directors from Chester. pitch levelled and a new playing surface laid, We certainly look forward to the return fixture in a despite some concerns on social media that it week or so’s time! might not be ready until October! We have Once again, Merry Christmas and a Happy New maintained the majority of the squad on full time Year from Steve , Liam and I, along with all the salaries and we are looking to start the work on the staff and volunteers at SFC. toilets in the new year. Much of this is due to the continued sponsorship that we receive from mainly local companies (new and old in respect of Ian continued support for the club) but also due to how much hard work is going on behind the scenes Our Boardroom Notes in growing the events and hospitality side of the are Sponsored By Club. If any of you have been to an event at the Cobra Frames Club recently hopefully you will have seen how hard the staff work and how professional the whole experience is. In respect of the on the pitch situation we only

04#ONEPORT A PROGRAMME DILEMMA

A page to fill when somebody lets suffered for the most innocent of posts during you down after the printing the General Election I’m not sure if Twitter is the way forward so on second thoughts I think deadline. “Panic, what can I fill the I will pass on that one as well. page with? Easy, put in another You are going to have to come up with page of adverts and take the easy something, Simon needs the programme to be with him for 6am in the morning so you have way out? Nooooo, I complain that got to send it this evening or you will miss the we have too many ads as it is but as deadline. is always being pointed out to me “ Come on, you are never short of words surely you can come up with these bring the money in Rob” something????????

I know, the decade is coming to an end, why Simple then, use a load of Julia’s photos to not do a feature on the highs and lows of fill the page up, yes but people like something 2010-2019! That is a great idea but that’s to read at half time. already planned in for the York City OK, get something off someone else’s programme at our next game when the decade website that is remotely interesting to Non has actually ended. League Football fans.? Maybe if I can’t come Well I’ve tried to come up with ideas but up with something original I can do this. everyone has it’s drawbacks so all I can do is Well, you can always use one of your use the page to say thank you to everyone who thousands of pages of stats and bore people has bought the programme in 2019 and please to death telling them that a Bradley Bauress continue to do so in 2020. People buying it goal had once again created another make it all worthwhile. We have had three milestone. Maybe, but I do worry that I go on total sell outs, original covers (thanks Alan for about stats too much and people will switch the Abbey Road cover which could feature in a off. I know that although people knock stats, Best Of award at the end of the season-watch secretly they enjoy them particularly the more this space) and several where there have only obscure ones? Mmmm that’s a possibility but been a couple left over. let me have a think on that one. Today will be a test on programme numbers How about an update from Port Chat and as it will be a bigger gate than usual but how the man on the ground sees things? Now historically “Holiday Crowds” don’t tend to that is a great idea…maybe not, too may buy programmes and away fans generally tend moans and groans for me although it is always to be hit and miss so it’s either sell out or have an entertaining read particularly after a defeat loads left and incur the wrath of Mr Kyle! as the knives come out. So, I have no idea what to fill this page up Ok. A page about Twitter? Yessss that’s a with. great idea Twitter is full of such well informed, Happy New Year! intelligent conversation I can’t go wrong there. Having seen some of the abuse people Rob

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Good Afternoon and welcome back to The Pure Stadium for our fixture this afternoon against Chester.

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08#ONEPORT THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS AGAINST GLOUCESTER CITY

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#ONEPORT09 CLUB THE NEWS

PROGRAMMES Connor enjoys watching both Southport and Liverpool . As most people know the Club Shop no longer sells old His favourite Port players are Connor Woods, Ryan Astles, programmes but Martin Robinson, on behalf of Trust in Reagan Ogle and Jack Sampson. Yellow, still has a massive stock of Southport homes and BIG BIRTHDAYS aways. If anyone has any particular programme you are looking for, call into the Trust Office and let us know and we We have two people celebrating BIG birthdays on Saturday. will look through the ones we have for them. Alternatively Our volunteer Kitman along with a myriad of other tasks, you can email Martin at [email protected] Hamish Morton, celebrates reaching the grand old age of 60 and Geoff Wilde who likes the title of club statistician is MASCOTS 80. Happy Birthday to you both and enjoy your day.

James Coulton is 4 years old and attends Holy Family Primary School. James is a budding young footballer, he has a ball constantly at his feet, he trains twice a week, attends football camp, and hopes to play professionally one day. He loves coming to Haig Avenue, and has a picture by his Hamish Morton bedside of his favourite Southport player, Jack Sampson. Pictured with his man of the match trophy. He is hoping for a good Southport win today #uptheport.

We also have Connor Cartwright aged 8, He attends Farnbrough Rd Junior school. Connor is a huge football fan and counts down to match days. Geoff Wilde

10#ONEPORT FOOTBALL MANAGER Warwick Monk is pictured with the calendar made for COMPETITION him by club photographer Julia Urwin. All year long they have been joking about putting a calendar together such The winner of the competition to win a copy of Football was Warwick’s prominence on so many of Julia’s photos. Manager 2020 was Thomas Hill. We asked supporters to Julia made it happen much to Warwick’s delight. guess the score and attendance at our game against Warwick Tweeted “ Thank you Julia for my wonderful Gloucester. We received just short of 100 entries with only calendar! I know we’ve joked about it for a while now and two people going for a 1-0 win and Thomas was closest to especially the lads and lasses who sit around me in the the attendance. main stand certainly have! Absolutely brilliant and so EDVARDS SERVUTS chuffed.

This is December’s pic….Warwick trying to fix his new car sticker to the window.

PLAYER OF MONTH

Edvards was called up to the first team squad from The Academy for the Gloucester game. He was unable to get on the pitch. He was 16 years and 120 days old. He has another 138 days to become the youngest ever Southport player to make an appearance. The record is currently held by Josh Hine.

WARWICK CALENDAR

November’s player of the month was unsurprisingly Devarn

Green and he was presented with his award by Max Harvey.

LIVERPOOL SENIOR CUP

Southport have been drawn at home to Pilkington FC in the Liverpool Senior Cup Quarter Final. The tie is scheduled to be played before the end of January. We will advise the date as soon as the game is arranged. It will be the first ever meeting of the sides. The other quarter finals are City Of Liverpool v Everton, AFC Liverpool or Bootle v Skelmersdale and Runcorn Town v Tranmere.

#ONEPORT11 OUR VISITORS (REPRODUCED FROM THE OFFICIAL CHESTER WEBSITE) INTERESTING TO NOTE HOW MANY SOUTHPORT CONNECTIONS ARE MENTIONED IN THIS SUMMARY. Chester Football Club a dramatic 1-1 draw at home to defeats – before a memorable 2- nearest rivals Northwich – Matty 0 win away at Wrexham. Not a was formed in 2010 McGinn’s stunning strike claiming bad way to get off the mark. the silverware in front of over However, Chester struggled to 2010-2011 5,000 fans at the Deva. put a string of victories together Chester FC began life down in the and Neil Young left the club. Evo-Stik Division One North – the Steve Burr was his January eighth tier of English football. replacement but the Blues were New Manager Neil Young quickly dramatically relegated on the set about putting a squad final day of the season. However, together, and the Blues were set a reprieve was given to Chester to for Tuesday 24th August 2010 – remain in the division at the their return to competitive expense of Hereford – who had football. Rob Hopley’s early goal 2012-2013 been expelled from the league. away at Warrington sparked Three in a row! Chester stormed jubilant scenes from the 1,200 to the Blue Square North title – travelling away fans; but his making it back to Non-League’s strike was cancelled out in the top tier in the fastest possible first half – and we were made to time. Once again, a resurgent share the spoils in our opening Blues broke the 100 points and game. 100 goals barrier – and ensured A first home win against trips to the likes of Luton, Barnet Trafford came in our third game – and even Wrexham for the 13-14 2014-2015 a 6-0 thrashing – with Michael campaign. The Blues made the most of their Wilde’s hat-trick the start of his A narrow 1-0 win against reprieve. Finishing 12th with a goalscoring run that saw him pick Boston thanks to a Lewis Turner record haul of 63 points, there up the Golden Boot. Impressive goal was enough to secure a third were plenty of memorable wins followed as the Blues went successive promotion. The Blues moments this season. Another unbeaten in ten league games made it a double winning season win against Wrexham, this time following defeat to Chorley. – claiming the Cheshire Senior at home, was made even sweeter Chester went on to clinch the Cup with a narrow 2-1 win over by being in front of the BT Sport title in April 2011 on goal Stalybridge thanks to goals from cameras – and Ben Heneghan’s difference but on 97 points, on an Antoni Sarcevic and Tony Gray. 94th minute winner being a strike amazing last day that saw Another memorable season! to savour. Steve Burr’s side also Chester lose at Garforth, and reached the FA Cup Second Skelmersdale win 7-2 at home, Round, eventually losing in a but Chester won the League by a replay to Barnsley – but not margin of 2 goals, resulting in the before excellent away wins at reformed Club’s first silverware. Stockport and Southend.

2011-2012 Chester romped to their second successive title victory the 2013-2014 following season – clinching the A return to the Conference Evo-Stik Premier with over 100 Premier was certainly a baptism points and 100 goals. The of fire. The Blues began the Championship was secured with season with five successive

12#ONEPORT 2015-2016 at Tranmere – fighting back from 2018-2019 The Blues had a tricky season two goals down thanks to Tom Chester’s first season in the during the 2015-16 campaign – Shaw’s header and Ryan Astles’ National League North saw a hitting poor form in the second incredible injury time volley. Big mixture of results – but sat the half of the season with news was to follow when the Blues in a nice position to build particularly poor away form. It season concluded – as Academy for success in the future. A was a run that saw Steve Burr Graduate Sam Hughes was sold relegation hangover didn’t lose his job – but his Assistant to Premier League Leicester City loom, as new Managers Jon McCarthy steered the side to for an undisclosed fee. Anthony Johnson and Bernard safety on a Caretaker basis; Morley quickly assembled a ultimately proving to be the squad. perfect audition when he was A fantastic 11 match named as permanent Manager unbeaten run across September following the conclusion of the and October saw the Blues on season. At times though, Chester the cusp of the top of the table. hit top form in this campaign – Injuries and unfortunate fixture most notably the 4-1 home win circumstances saw the form against Torquay in which top drop off and – despite one scorer Ross Hannah scored a hat- defeat in the last eight games trick. Then, a stunning 8-2 home of the campaign – Chester FC win over Aldershot in March; finished 9th and three points James Alabi helping himself to shy of the play-offs. But it was four goals in the first half. 2017-2018 a season of stability after one It proved to be a tough season for of disappointment the year the Blues – as a 23rd place finish before; and a platform to build in the Vanarama National League on. ensured a Relegation to the North. Following the announcement of financial challenges in January 2018, Chester FC and it’s owners – the fans – showed how we can work together by fundraising and helping the club survive. The post-season period saw another Academy Graduate step up – Tom Crawford joining Notts County – and the donation of £1 million over three seasons by local businessman Stuart 2016-2017 Murphy. Salford City’s Joint- Another season packed with Managers Anthony Johnson and memorable moments. Jon Bernard Morley took over at the McCarthy’s reign got off to a helm after guiding the Ammies promising start, with the Blues to promotion. defying expectations to sit 7th at Christmas. However, injuries took their toll and Chester slipped down the table to finish the I think the Southport fans will season in 19th place. McCarthy’s also recognise this picture… men showed their fighting spirit another ex Southport name in on plenty of occasions though, Simon Grand. most notably the 2-2 draw away THE JOURNEY CONTINUES…

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AWAYDAYS SOUTH SHIELDS 2 SOUTHPORT 2 Saturday December 14th

Line Up: Southport: Albinson, Mohammed and none of the threatened snow arrived. The (Oliver 76), Doyle, Winnard, Astles, Morgan, total mileage on the clock was 356. Benjamin, Wood (Correia 63) Woods (Green 63) We set off early so there was a good break in Sampson, Bauress between arriving and returning for Julia the A trip to the North East in December is driver. probably not on everyone’s wish list but two in a The now regular hunt for a good quality Fish week is very definitely not (if the game at Blyth and Chip shop in close proximity had failed so it went ahead-this away days is written straight was a choice between Maccies or Brewers Fayre after the SS trip due to our print deadlines) but the day before saw a BOGOF voucher arrive in Ground number 242 with the first ever Non my Inbox for Brewers Fayre and with one within a League meeting of the two sides. Contrary to mile of the ground it was a no brainer. some reports we have met previously, in the It’s fair to say December in South Shields is Football League, losing 4-0 away in the 28/29 and going to be cold and we weren’t disappointed, it 29/30 seasons but winning 5-0 and 2-1 at home. was Baltic. Thankfully on arrival the sun was It was a nice ground with the pitch in very good shining, we had come through some snow over condition considering the rain that had fallen in the A66 which had us worried. the previous week. It didn’t seem too bad at first. I was the sole The route planner said 3 hours 6 minutes with media team rep for this game so I was hoping the 177 miles which sounded quite ambitious. The Press Box would be equipped with power, a bench actual was 3 hours 20 minutes going due being and plenty of space. Two out of three isn’t bad delayed because of an accident on the M6 and but laptop on the knees whilst trying to write, just 3 hours coming back with a great run home tweet and watch is not ideal.

16#ONEPORT As half time approached the big black cloud served as a warning as to what was to come. The wind had picked up and the rain had started and my goodness it was cold as the wind and rain swept across the ground. I was partly sheltered but it didn’t stop the rain hitting the laptop which resulted in the phone having to be used at times to keep the updates going. So when anyone complains about the lack of updates at a game please bear in mind that on occasions circumstances dictate how much we can actually bring. The end of the game couldn’t come quickly enough and I was really pleased that there was no extra time or pens as various parts of my body had frozen. We tried in vain to find a sheltered spot to do Liam’s interview which sounded like it had been done in a wind tunnel when we got it home. Back to the car to get warmed up and straight home arriving at 8.30. Website updated with manager interview online by 9pm wasn’t bad going after a long day. Can Blyth be any colder? You bet it can, it was freezing when we went in August one year! Trips to Kettering who play at Burton Latimer and Gloucester playing in Evesham will push the ground count up to 244 by season end and maybe a couple of other neutral games will see the 250 in the next 12 months.

A slightly different design for the floodlights.

A familiar face in the South Shields team in the shape of Gilly coming out to warm up with Morgs. The pictures from the game were in the replay programme and the 2-2 draw was a fair reflection on the game which could have gone either way.

#ONEPORT17 VISITORS CHESTER We welcome our old rivals from Chester this afternoon for what is the 96th meeting between Southport and Chester/Chester City..

LAST SEASON closest to breaking the IT IS THE 22ND MEETING OF THE deadlock at Chester. It was a drab 0-0 We also met on the FA CLUBS IN NON LEAGUE FOOTBALL. draw in the away Trophy when after a 0-0 game on New Years 00/01 02-Sep A Lge W 1-0 2861 Arnold(pen) draw at Southport, The 00/01 06-Feb H NVCT L 0-3 685 Day which was in Sandgrounders won the 00/01 10-Mar A FAT QF L 0-1 3204 great contrast to replay 2-0 with a David 00/01 13-Mar H Lge W 1-0 1269 Parke the 3-0 win Morgan 30 yard strike 01/02 21-Aug H Lge W 3-2 1554 Teale, Parke, Jones(S) Southport gained and a Jordan Archer 01/02 15-Dec A Lge W 2-0 1473 Whitehall, Parke on Boxing Day. goal giving Southport 02/03 30-Nov H Lge L 1-3 2447 Jones(S) Jordan Archer came the win. 02/03 22-Mar A Lge L 0-2 2292 13/14 26-Dec H Lge D 0-0 1872 13/14 18-Mar A Lge D 2-2 2274 Ledsham 2 14/15 16-Sep A Lge L 0-2 1790 14/15 17-Jan H Lge D 0-0 1849 15/16 13-Oct H Lge L 1-2 1326 Almond 15/16 23-Jan A Lge D 0-0 2208 16/17 15-Oct H FAC 4Q W 1-0 1674 Weeks 16/17 22-Nov A Lge D 2-2 1752 Jones A, Allen 16/17 25-Feb H Lge L 0-1 1496 18/19 24-Nov H FAT3Q D 0-0 914 18/19 27-Nov A FAT3QR W 2-0 654 Morgan, Archer 18/19 26-Dec H Lge W 3-0 1644 Morgan 2, Bauress 18/19 01-Jan A Lge D 0-0 1984

LEAGUE FORM LINE to 7 December Chester D D W D W W W L W W W D D D L D W W L Venue A H H A H A H A A H A H A A H A H H A Bos Alt Far Ket Glo Kid Her Spe CA Gui Tel Lea KL Bly Yor Bra Alf BPA Dar Score 1-1 1-1 2-1 1-1 4-0 1-0 4-1 1-2 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-3 2-2 2-2 0-1 1-1 3-0 2-1 0-2 Pos 7 8 5 3 3 5 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 Atts * 2153 1601 * 1612 * 2573 * * 1989 * 1853 * * 3658 * 1687 1875 * Chester were at Hednesford in the FA Trophy on December They were scheduled to have home game against AFC 14th and came away with a 0-0 draw. Telford last Saturday.

IN THE HOT SEAT(S) Anthony Johnson & Bernard Morley The former Salford City Management duo signed two-year contracts at the Deva Stadium in May 2018. Johnson and Morley delivered two promotions in six years at Ramsbottom, before moving to Salford City. They excelled at the Ammies, earning three promotions and guiding the club to the Vanarama National League for the 2018-19 season. In their first season at Chester FC, the Blues finished 9th – just three points short of the Play- Off Places.

18#ONEPORT ...Au Revoir 2019 ...Bienvenue 2020.

By Neil Turner (BBC Radio Merseyside and Non League Paper).

Next week we welcome a New Year in, with all But the main discussion in English football the hope and anticipation that the continues to be VAR. forthcoming twelve months brings with it. Footballs technological marmite has split As well as looking forward to 2020, it is also a opinion across the media and at clubs up and time to reflect on the sporting ups and downs of down the country. 2019. Like most years there have been highs and lows during the past months. Supporters , players, management and the media are still divided about its benefits, it The highlight this year for me was the thrilling seems to be a constant talking point summer of cricket we enjoyed, England winning whenever the game is discussed. the world cup in the “golden” over, and of course who will forget that fabulous innings from Ben Football is a continually evolving game. From Stokes in the third Ashes Test at Headingley, squirty foam for free kicks, to goal line which won the game for England by one wicket. technology , rules change every year. Most of the aforementioned go relatively unnoticed, In the Rugby Union world cup semi final England but VAR represents a landmark change in the recorded a fabulous victory against New Zealand, way in which football is watched and played. only to see them “fail to turn up” in the final against South Africa. In my opinion to have current PL referees adjudicating in a studio on the decisions of In football England , predictably, qualified for referees officiating at matches is plain daft; it next years European Nations finals, whilst is a bit like having little Jonny who is serving a Liverpool and Chelsea picked up silverware in the detention marking the homework of his Champions League and Europa League classmates, it is obtuse in the extreme. respectively . Without changes to the way in which VAR is For both Chester and Southport it was a currently used however, there is a long way to reasonable year in National League (North). go before it can be used to better the game. After a few blips in the early part of the year Hopefully those changes will manifest todays visitors finished a creditable 9th , whilst themselves in 2020. Southport , after a cracking FA Cup run the previous autumn, rocked up in 14th place. A happy and peaceful New Year to all Southport and Chester players and Hopefully both clubs will be in the promotion supporters; and as I penned earlier in this mix this coming spring, and there is no reason tome, wouldn’t promotion for both clubs be why they cant be. fabulous.

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Russ Griffiths appearances at the Welsh club, and 2017. Following his release he joined Russ joined the club in July 2019 then signed an initial one-year deal Harriers where he notched over 50 following a successful trial period at the Swansway Chester Stadium. appearances at Aggborough, scoring with the Blues. The stopper two goals. During 2018/19 he had a impressed in games against Wigan Danny Livesey two month loan spell with Athletic, Newquay AFC and Dulwich Danny Livesey joined the Blues Halesowen Town. Taylor is a pacey Hamlet – including saving a 7th alongside Anthony Dudley on loan and powerful left back that likes to minute penalty in the game down in from Salford in July 2018. Livesey get forward and attack. the South West. Blues Joint Bosses adds further experience to an already Anthony Johnson and Bernard promising defensive line up – having Bradley Jackson Morley moved quickly to offer the made his senior debut for Bolton Bradley joined the club in December former AFC Fylde keeper a one-year against Liverpool back in 2002. He’s 2018 from Ashton United. The 22- deal. The 6ft4 keeper spent the 2018- won the National League North year-old started his career coming 19 campaign with the Coasters, who before and this season will be through the ranks at Burnley, along reached the National League Play- pushing for his 3rd promotion from with loan spells at Bangor City and Off Final and won the Buildbase FA this level in the last 4 years with Southport whilst at Turf Moor. He Trophy. Griffiths began his career at Salford last season – and also Barrow joined fellow National League North Everton and had loan spells at in 2015 where he lined up alongside side Ashton United in August and Northwich Victoria, FC Halfax, fellow Blue Simon Grand. Danny has chipped in with six goals so far Cheltenham Town and then amassed almost 300 appearances this term. One of those goals was a Motherwell. His move to Scotland for Carlisle United between 2004 consolation at the Swansway was then made permanent for the and 2014. Livesey made his Chester Chester Stadium in a 4-1 defeat to 2017/18 season. FC stay permanent in the summer of the Blues. 2019 from the Ammies after making Theo Roberts 38 appearances during 2018/19. Gary Stopforth Theo arrived at the Deva Stadium in Gary arrived at Chester FC in July July 2018. The promising young Simon Grand 2018, from Colne. Stopforth is a box- goalkeeper came through the youth Anthony Johnson and Bernard to-box central midfielder who ranks at Wigan Athletic, and made Morley beat off competition from started his career at Blackburn his debut for them in November 2017 clubs higher up the pyramid to Rovers – where he earned his first in an EFL Trophy game against secure the signing of Simon Grand in professional deal. He’s also had Accrington Stanley before having a July 2018. Grand had made an spells in America and with Salford loan spell at National League side appearance as a trialist in a pre- City and also Stockport County. AFC Fylde. After impressing in pre season match at Ramsbottom and Stopforth was at Ramsbottom season 2018, he earned a one year impressed. The centre back spent United with Anthony Johnson and deal with the Blues. Theo had a loan last season at AFC Fylde, and was on Bernard Morley. spell with Atherton Colls in August the scoresheet in their Play-Off 2019 after signing a fresh deal with Quarter Final defeat to Boreham George Glendon the Blues in the summer. Wood in May. He had arrived at the George arrived at the Deva Stadium Coasters in the summer of 2017 from initially on a short term basis in Kevin Roberts Salford City – as the move saw him August 2018. He made his debut in Kevin returned to the Deva in May link up with Anthony Johnson and the loss at Spennymoor, but 2019 after leaving Wrexham Bernard Morley once more. Grand impressed in his first four games. It following the conclusion of the has also had spells at Barrow, AFC was then announced Glendon had 2018/19 campaign. The move came 12 Telford and Southport in recent signed up for the immediate future years on from Roberts making his years, and has an excellent goal with the club, despite interest higher senior debut at Chester, back in 2007. record for a defensive player. Simon up the pyramid. George was released The versatile defender and midfielder has a wealth of experience, also from League Two side Carlisle United is a product of the Chester City playing for the likes of Rochdale, at the end of last season. From Academy, and made his debut at the Carlisle, Grimsby, Northwich Victoria Manchester, he was previously at Deva in 2007. From Liverpool, and Fleetwood. Fleetwood Town where he made Roberts went on to make 81 close to 50 appearances for the Cod appearances for City, scoring seven Joel Taylor Army. Glendon started his career at goals. The 29-year-old then moved Joel joined Chester FC in May 2019 Manchester City and Captained their on to make over 100 appearances at from Kidderminster Harriers. He Elite Development Squad – as well as Cambridge United and also at FC started his career at Stoke City, and playing for England at Under 16 and Halifax Town before joining had a first and only loan spell with Under 17’s level. Wrexham for an undisclosed fee in Rochdale. He was named the 2017. Kevin made over 70 Potters’ U21 Player of the Season in

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Elton Ngwatala footballer who has scored lots of his hometown club – ten years on Elton joined the Blues in November goals at this level. In January 2019, from when he started his career in 2019 following his release from AFC Akwasi made his stay at the Deva a the Chester City Academy. Waring, Fylde after just three substitute permanent one – signing an 18 from Kingsley, went on to join appearances for the Coasters this month deal for a club record fee Everton aged 14. Permanent spells at season. Prior to this, the 26-year-old from Tamworth. Stoke City and Tranmere Rovers have had a spell in Scotland with Dundee followed, with loan spells at the likes and scored on his debut away at St Danny Elliott of Barnsley and Shrewsbury Town. Mirren. Elton played just under 90 Danny joined the club in July 2019 Most recently, he had two separate times for Kidderminster Harriers, and after making a big impact in his first loan spells with Kidderminster scored 15 goals for the club before 45 minutes in a Blue shirt against Harriers – at the back end of the his move to the Scottish Premiership. Championship side Wigan Athletic. 2017/18 season and then returning to ‘Trialist B’ as he was known at this Aggborough in November 2018. Anthony Dudley point, scored a fantastic solo goal in Waring’s contract option was Dudley joined the club permanently the 7-1 defeat at the start of July. triggered in May 2019 to keep him at in June 2019 from Salford City. The Danny then signed a one-year deal the club for the following season. attacker was Chester FC’s top scorer six days later at the Deva prior to a in 2018-19 whilst on loan from the pre-season game against Dulwich. Gary Roberts Ammies, with 11 goals in 38 Elliott spent time at Nottingham Roberts, from Blacon, signed a short- appearances. He was named Golden Forest and Aston Villa during his term deal at the Deva Stadium in Boot winner and Seals Live Player of youth days, before playing college January 2018. Gary came through the the Season at the clubs Annual football for Hofstra Pride in New youth ranks at Crewe Alexandra and Awards. Dudley had also scored 11 York. He made 68 appearances and went on to make over 100 goals during the 2017-18 campaign as scored 14 goals. Danny was most appearances for the Railwaymen – Salford won the National League recently at Port Vale, after training scoring 11 goals. He went on to North title. ‘Duds’ made his football with the club and earning a deal in feature at clubs such as Yeovil, league debut for Bury and also had January 2019. Rotherham and Port Vale in the loan spells at Guiseley and Football League. Roberts also played Macclesfield before his move to the Matty Hughes for England at U16, U17 and U19 Peninsula Stadium. Matty returned for his third spell at levels; as well as being Captaining Chester FC after joining from Chorley the England Under-18’s. The Chester Akwasi Asante in May 2018. He was Anthony local began the 2017/18 season at In late November 2018, Akwasi joined Johnson and Bernard Morley’s first Bangor City in the WPL and the Blues on an initial 28-day loan signing. A speedy attacking player, Southport in the National League from Tamworth. The 26-year-old Matty had two loan spells with the North – scoring four goals in 14 arrived with plenty of pedigree at this Blues during the 2014/15 campaign games for the Port. level. His 17 goals in 39 appearances under Steve Burr. Hughes quickly spearheaded Solihull Moors to the became a favourite with his pace and Jamie Morgan National League North title under skill – scoring four goals in 25 Jamie joined the Blues in May 2019 former Blues boss Marcus Bignot appearances. His loan move to from Evo-Stik Premer Play-Off Semi back in 2015-2016. This came after a Chester was from Fleetwood – who Finalists Nantwich Town. The spell at Kidderminster following his then released Matty in 2015. He exciting right back made 41 release from Birmingham City in made a move to AFC Fylde, and was appearances for the Dabbers in 2014. Asante actually made his part of the side that gained 2018/19, scoring four goals. Morgan Birmingham senior debut in a Europa promotion to the National League. swept the board at the awards with League tie, coming on as a sub as He scored nine goals in 73 games for the fellow Cheshire club, capturing they beat Portuguese side Nacional the Coasters. Matty has plenty of Players’ Player of the Season, Player 3-0. Akwasi, who was born in National League North pedigree, and of the Season and Management Amsterdam, continued his scoring spent 2017/18 at Chorley. Hughes Player of the Season. Jamie started feat following promotion with 11 scored three goals in nine his career at Crewe Alexandra and goals in 22 National League games; appearances last term, before sadly had a spell with Sandbach United before he was signed by League Two suffering a serious injury in October before making just shy of 100 Club Grimsby for an undisclosed fee. which kept him out for the rest of apperances for Nantwich. The 26-year-old then joined the campaign. Tamworth on an 18 month deal in February 2018 following his release George Waring from the Mariners that same month. George joined the Blues in January He is renowned for being a quick and 2019 following his release from strong but also a very clever Tranmere Rovers. It was a return to

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BOXING DAY

Maybe not all classics but not a bad list of Boxing Day games in our Non League life. The missing season’s saw the matches postponed. It all started with a home defeat to Stafford Rangers whichwas a shock result at the t6ime as we were pressing the top of the table. The return on New Years Day ended 0-0 in some of the most treacherous conditions ever seen and getting home safe from that game was a miracle.

78/79 26-Dec H STAFFORD RANGERS NPL L 1-2 690 Wheeldon 80/81 26-Dec A NETHERFIELD NPL L 1-2 242 Birchall 83/84 26-Dec H MORECAMBE NPL L 0-2 414 84/85 26-Dec H MARINE NPL D 1-1 407 McCormack 85/86 26-Dec H SOUTH LIVERPOOL NPL L 1-2 469 Quinn 86/87 26-Dec H MARINE NPL W 3-1 558 Rimmer, Coleman, Grant 87/88 26-Dec H MARINE NPL D 0-0 461 88/89 26-Dec A MARINE NPL D 2-2 605 Neysmith(2) 89/90 26-Dec A FLEETWOOD TOWN NPL D 1-1 531 Holden 90/91 26-Dec A MARINE NPL W 3-2 714 McDonald, Holden(pen) Livens 91/92 26-Dec A MARINE NPL D 1-1 1029 Jarvis 92/93 26-Dec H MARINE NPL D 0-0 2078 94/95 26-Dec H RUNCORN CON W 5-0 1612 Goulding Haw Gamble(2 1p) Blackhurst 97/98 26-Dec A MORECAMBE CON L 0-2 2150 98/99 26-Dec H BARROW CON L 0-4 1426 00/01 26-Dec H MORECAMBE CON L 1-2 2117 Arnold 01/02 26-Dec H MORECAMBE CON D 1-1 1732 Elam 02/03 26-Dec A MORECAMBE CON L 0-3 1954 03/04 26-Dec A MARINE NPL D 1-1 953 Price 04/05 26-Dec H STALYBRIDGE CELTIC CN W 2-0 1101 Fearns(2) 05/06 26-Dec H MORECAMBE CON L 0-3 1807 06/07 26-Dec H MORECAMBE CON L 1-2 1804 Baker 07/08 26-Dec H BURSCOUGH CN W 1-0 1707 Barratt 08/09 26-Dec A BURSCOUGH CN W 3-2 1133 Daly, Kilheeney, McGinn 09/10 26-Dec H FLEETWOOD TOWN CN W 5-0 1840 Davis(2), Kilheeney, Powell(2) 11/12 26-Dec A FLEETWOOD TOWN CON D 2-2 3029 Gray(2) 12/13 26-Dec H MACCLESFIELD TOWN CON W 3-2 1173 Willis, Almond, Whalley 13/14 26-Dec H CHESTER CON D 0-0 1872 14/15 26-Dec H WREXHAM CON L 0-1 1912 15/16 26-Dec A WREXHAM CON W 1-0 5508 Blakeman 16/17 26-Dec A WREXHAM CON L 0-1 4317 17/18 26-Dec A CHORLEY CN D 0-0 1517 18/19 26-Dec H CHESTER CN W 3-0 1644 Morgan 2, Bauress

It’s hard to believe that ten seasons have passed since the Boxing Day 5-0 hammering of Fleetwood when supporters turned up in the morning to clear the snow off the pitch and you got the feeling on the day that Micky Mellon and his team didn’t want to play the game. We did and what an afternoon it turned out to be.

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We thought it had no chance.

Adam Blakeman’s goal at Wrexham went on to win the Goal Of The Season. Snow cleared from the pitch was piled up around the pitch.

Earl celebrates his second goal against Fleetwood to make the hard work worthwhile. Louis Almond completes the Wrexham Boxing Day/NYD double. A lot of water has flown under the bridge since It’s not all been good news on Boxing Day, we had that day with Fleetwood now an established League a shocker at home to Barrow in 98/99 going down One side. 4-0 and we went from 94/95 to 04/05 without a The 1-0 win at Wrexham in 2015-16, our first ever Boxing Day win. NL League win in eleven attempts against them was Some great memories also a rather special Boxing Day afternoon. This was The full record is Played 33 Won 10 Drawn 11 Lost followed up with a never to be forgotten 3-2 New 12 with 43 Goals For and 42 Goals Against, the Years Day victory to complete the double. attendances total 50506.

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#ONEPORT29 fixtures&results 2019/20 Date Opponents F-A Scorers Att Pos GK 2 3 4 5 AUGUST 03-Aug-19 Gateshead A 0-0 879 14 Hanford Mohammed Ogle Winnard Astles 06-Aug-19 Curzon Ashton H 0-0 1120 14 Hanford Ogle Doyle Winnard Astles 10-Aug-19 Guiseley H 3-0 Sampson, Correia, Glynn 937 5 Hanford Mohammed Ogle Winnard Astles 13-Aug-19 Farsley Celtic A 3-0 Morgan, Green, Correia 389 4 Hanford Mohammed Doyle Winnard Astles 17-Aug-19 Darlington A 0-2 1331 7 Hanford Mohammed Ogle Winnard Astles 24-Aug-19 AFC Telford United H 0-1 910 10 Hanford Ogle Doyle Winnard Astles 26-Aug-19 Alfreton Town A 0-2 507 14 Hanford Mohammed Ogle Parry Astles 31-Aug-19 Kettering Town H 1-1 Own Goal 825 16 Hanford Ogle Doyle Mohammed Astles SEPTEMBER 03-Sep-19 Altrincham H 2-1 Correia, Glynn 904 12 Hanford Ogle Doyle Winnard Astles 07-Sep-19 York City A 1-1 Morgan 2748 12 Hanford Mohammed Doyle Winnard Astles 14-Sep-19 Blyth Spartans H 2-0 Mohammed, Morgan (pen) 887 9 Albinson Ogle Doyle Winnard Astles 21-Sep-19 Scarborough Athletic (FAC2Q) H 5-2 Sampson 3, Mohammed, Newell 875 ** Albinson Mohammed Ogle Parry Astles 28-Sep-19 Boston United A 0-2 1021 12 Albinson Mohammed Ogle Parry Astles OCTOBER 01-Oct-19 Prescot Cables (LSC1) H 3-0 Mohammed, Green, Parry 186 ** Hanford Ogle Doyle Mohammed Astles 05-Oct-19 Farsley Celtic (FAC3Q) A 5-0 og, Sampson, Benjamin, Green, Morgan 411 ** Albinson Ogle Parry Winnard Astles 12-Oct-19 Brackley Town H 1-0 Morgan (pen) 1047 11 Albinson Ogle Parry Winnard Astles 19-Oct-19 Altrincham FAC(4Q) H 1-3 Mohammed 1507 ** Albinson Ogle Doyle Winnard Astles 22-Oct-19 Hereford H 3-2 Mohammed, Morgan, Green 604 6 Albinson Ogle Doyle Mohammed Astles 26-Oct-19 Bradford Park Avenue A 3-0 Astles, Green, Morgan 418 4 Albinson Mohammed Doyle Winnard Astles 29-Oct-19 Burscough (LSC2) H 2-2 Sampson, Benjamin(Win 5-3 pens) 212 ** Hanford Wood Bauress Mohammed Parry NOVEMBER 02-Nov-19 Leamington H 4-1 Morgan 3(1pen) Bauress 947 3 Albinson Mohammed Doyle Winnard Astles 06-Nov-19 Ashton Ath(LIC2) H 2-3 Jordan, Green 192 ** Hanford Richards Carden Mohammed Astles 09-Nov-19 Spennymoor Town A 0-1 1333 4 Albinson Mohammed Doyle Winnard Astles 16-Nov-19 King's Lynn Town H 1-2 Green 1257 5 Albinson Mohammed Doyle Winnard Astles 23-Nov-19 Colne (FAT3Q) A 3-2 Green, Bauress, Morgan 312 ** Albinson Mohammed Doyle Winnard Astles 30-Nov-19 Kidderminster Harriers A 1-0 Green 1206 4 Albinson Mohammed Doyle Winnard Astles DECEMBER 07-Dec-19 Gloucester City H 1-0 Bauress 815 4 Albinson Mohammed Doyle Winnard Astles 14-Dec-19 South Shields (FAT1) A 2-2 Sampson, Correia 776 ** Albinson Mohammed Doyle Winnard Astles 17-Dec-19 South Shields (FAT1R) H 3-1 Bauress, Astles, Sampson 372 ** Albinson Oliver Doyle Winnard Astles 21-Dec-19 Blyth Spartans A 26-Dec-19 Chester H 28-Dec-19 Altrincham A JANUARY 01-Jan-20 Chester A 04-Jan-20 York City H 11-Jan-20 ASFC Fylde (FAT 2) A 18-Jan-20 Boston United H 21-Jan-20 Pilkington (LSC QF) H 25-Jan-20 Gloucester City A FEBRUARY 01-Feb-20 Bradford Park Avenue H 08-Feb-20 Hereford A 15-Feb-20 Spennymoor Town H 22-Feb-20 Leamington A 29-Feb-20 King's Lynn Town A MARCH 07-Mar-20 Kidderminster Harriers H 14-Mar-20 Gateshead H 21-Mar-20 Curzon Ashton A 28-Mar-20 Farsley Celtic H APRIL 04-Apr-20 Guiseley A 10-Apr-20 Alfreton Town H 13-Apr-20 AFC Telford United A 18-Apr-20 Darlington H 25-Apr-20 Kettering Town A TBA Brackley Town A

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Parry Green Morgan Charles Sampson Bauress Correia 9 ** ** Glynn, Homson-Smith, Benjamin, Albinson R Aspinall Morgan Glynn Benjamin Charles Sampson Bauress Homson-Smith 11 Correia 10 Woods 7 Mohammed, Albinson D Baines Morgan Glynn Lacey Correia Sampson Homson-Smith Woods 7 Green 9 Benjamin 8 Doyle, Albinson B Atkinson Morgan Green Benjamin Correia Sampson Bauress Woods 7 Lacey 6 Homson-Smith 9 Ogle & Albinson D Hulme Morgan Glynn Lacey Correia Sampson Bauress Doyle 2 Green 7 Benjamin 8 Woods & Albinson J Matthews Morgan Green Benjamin Correia Sampson Bauress Mohammed 4 Woods 9 Homson-Smith, Parry, Albinson J Westgate Morgan Woods Benjamin Glynn Sampson Homson-Smith Correia 7 Doyle 8 Green 11 Bauress & Albinson A Bannister Morgan Green Benjamin Correia Sampson Bauress Glynn 7 Woods, Homson-Smith, Parry & Albinson N Cox

Morgan Glynn Benjamin Correia Sampson Bauress Mohammed 2 Green 7 Parry 9 Woods & Albinson S Lucas Morgan Glynn Benjamin Correia Sampson Bauress Green 10 Parry 7 Woods, Lacey & Albinson A Herczeg Morgan Glynn Benjamin Green Correia Bauress Mohammed 4 Lacey 9 Woods 7 Parry & Hanford K Silcock Morgan Glynn Benjamin Correia Sampson Bauress Newell 10 Woods 7 Lacey 9 Winnard, Green, Homson-Smith, Hanford A Williamson Morgan Glynn Benjamin Correia Sampson Bauress Lacey 6 Woods 9 Newell 7 Green & Hanford S Mulhall

Lacey Glynn Green Correia Newell Woods Benjamin 6 Parry 3 Homson-Smith, Sampson, Albinson Morgan Doyle Benjamin Green Sampson Bauress Woods 9 Mohammed 7 Correia 6 Newell, Glynn, Homson-Smith, Hanford D Watson Morgan Green Doyle Correia Sampson Bauress Benjamin 3 Newell 9 Woods S2 Mohammed, Hanford D McNamara Morgan Green Benjamin Correia Sampson Bauress Glynn 9 Mohammed 4Woods 7 Parry, Homson-Smith, Hanford A Bannister Morgan Benjamin Wood Woods Sampson Bauress Parry 2 Green 9 Glynn. Homson-Smith & Hanford M Barlow Morgan Benjamin Wood Green Sampson Bauress Glynn 9 Correia 10 Parry & Hanford P Brown Glynn Green Benjamin Correia Sampson Woods Astles 4 Morgan 6 Doyle, Winnard, Albinson D Baines

Morgan Benjamin Wood Green Correia Bauress Woods 11 Glynn 9 Richards 6 Parry & Hanford J Westgate Parry Glynn Wood Jordan Correia Woods Green 6 Benjamin 8 Doyle, Winnard, Albinson D Watson Morgan Glynn Benjamin Green Correia Bauress Sampson 10 Woods 7 Carden, Parry, Hanford D Hulme Morgan Green Benjamin Correia Sampson Bauress Oliver 9 Woods 11 Glynn 8 Newell & Hanford T Kirk Morgan Benjamin Wood Green Sampson Woods Correia 11 Bauress 8 Oliver, Glynn, Hanford Morgan Benjamin Wood Green Sampson Bauress Correia 8 Woods 9 Oliver 11 Glynn & Hanford S Simpson

Morgan Benjamin Wood Woods Sampson Bauress Correia 8 Oliver 10 Glynn 9 Servuts & Hanford E Duckworth Morgan Benjamin Wood Woods Sampson Bauress Green 9 Correia 8 Oliver 2 Glynn & Hanford A Bannister Morgan Benjamin Wood Correia Sampson Bauress Woods 11 Glynn, Mohammed, Green, Hanford T Kirk

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THE BOB CLARK X1 Thank you to Bob Clark who has submitted his Best Non League X1

Remember if you want your X1 in the programme send it in to [email protected] and we will do our best to feature as many as possible. The stats relate to all games and the dates are from the player’s first appearance to their last. There were some breaks in between. 1 2 3 4

Tony McMillan Dave Fuller Martin Clark Tim Ryan 241 Apps No Goals 240 Apps 4 goals 319 Apps 13 goals 154 Apps 3 goals 2006-2013 1991-1996 1994-2003 1997-2000 5 6 7 8

Paul Futcher Mike Powell Alan McDonald Karl Ledsham 65 Apps 0 goals 199 Apps 30 goals 198 Apps 23 goals 135 Apps 27 goals 1997-1999 2005-2011 1989-1995 2010-2014 9 10 11 Not a bad selection! Disagree with Bob? Send your eleven in now. Don’t worry about the pictures, we can usually Steve Holden Steve Whitehall Lee Elam source them. 87 Apps 47 goals 128 Apps 55 goals 142 Apps 30 goals 1989-1991 1989-2003 1998-2002

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“THANK YOU TO OUR SHIRT SPONSORS” PLAYER ROLL CALL APPEARANCES & SCORERS 2019/20

Player Minutes Lge Lge Cup Cup Lge Lge Cup Total Career Total Assists Played 19/20 19/20 19/20 19/20 Goals Total Goals Goals Cup Career Apps Sub Apps Sub 19/20 Goals 19/20 19/20 Goals Goals

Charlie Albinson 900 10 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ryan Astles 1800 20 0 8 1 1 4 1 2 1 5 1

Bradley Bauress 1537 18 0 6 2 2 7 2 4 4 11 5

Russell Benjamin 1491 16 3 7 1 0 0 2 2 2 2 2

Adam Carden 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dion Charles # 170 2 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 7 25 0

Raul Correia 1190 13 6 6 3 3 3 1 4 1 4 3

Jack Doyle 1427 15 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kieran Glynn 766 9 5 4 1 2 2 0 2 0 2 1

Devarn Green 1029 11 6 5 2 5 7 4 9 6 13 7

Dan Hanford 900 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Morgan Homson-Smith 190 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1

Sheldon Jordan 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1

Patrick Lacey 190 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0

Zehn Mohammed 1436 15 3 6 2 2 2 3 5 3 5 1

David Morgan 1764 20 0 6 1 9 16 2 11 3 19 3

George Newell 27 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0

Reagan Ogle 1006 12 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

Charlie Oliver 46 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Andy Parry 363 4 3 4 1 0 2 1 1 2 4 0

Elliot Richards 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Jack Sampson 1458 17 1 7 0 1 23 7 8 10 33 8

Dean Winnard 1347 16 0 5 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 1

Marcus Wood 379 5 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2

Connor Woods 399 3 11 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

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38#ONEPORT THE STATS LEAGUE TABLE 2019/20

20-DECEMBER HOME AWAY P W D L F A W D L F A GS GA GD PTS H Att A Att. 1 King's Lynn 20 8 3 0 29 13 5 2 2 17 16 46 29 17 44 1-2 1257 2 York City 20 5 4 0 12 4 6 4 1 19 8 31 12 19 41 1-1 2748 3 Chester 19 6 2 1 22 9 3 5 2 15 13 37 22 15 34 4 Southport 20 7 2 2 18 8 3 2 4 8 8 26 16 10 34 ** ** ** ** 5 Brackley Town 19 5 4 0 21 4 4 2 4 17 9 38 13 25 33 1-0 1047 6 Spennymoor 19 6 1 1 20 10 2 6 3 13 13 33 23 10 31 0-1 1343 7 Boston United 18 5 2 0 14 3 4 2 5 16 17 30 20 10 31 0-2 1021 8 Farsley Celtic 20 4 2 3 14 15 5 2 4 18 12 32 27 5 31 3-0 389 9 Gateshead 18 6 2 2 16 8 1 4 3 6 10 22 18 4 27 0-0 879 10 Guiseley 19 4 2 4 15 12 3 2 4 18 19 33 31 2 25 3-0 937 11 Alfreton Town 19 4 1 3 16 11 4 0 7 14 19 30 30 0 25 0-2 507 12 Darlington 19 6 2 3 15 9 1 1 6 7 20 22 29 -7 24 0-2 1331 13 Hereford 20 3 5 1 11 9 3 1 7 12 23 23 32 -9 24 3-2 604 14 Leamington 19 4 3 3 15 12 2 2 5 14 23 29 35 -6 23 4-1 947 15 Gloucester City 19 4 3 2 16 12 2 2 6 12 24 28 36 -8 23 1-0 815 16 Kidderminster Harriers 20 2 2 7 13 19 4 2 3 14 11 27 30 -3 22 1-0 1206 17 AFC Telford 19 3 3 5 17 21 3 1 4 11 13 28 34 -6 22 0-1 910 18 Altrincham 16 5 1 1 21 8 0 4 5 6 17 27 25 2 20 2-1 904 19 Curzon Ashton 19 5 2 4 15 12 0 3 5 7 16 22 28 -6 20 0-0 1120 20 Kettering 19 3 3 4 17 18 1 3 5 9 16 26 34 -8 18 1-1 825 21 Blyth Spartans 19 2 2 5 10 20 1 2 7 6 23 16 43 -27 13 2-0 887 22 Bradford Park Avenue 20 2 2 7 10 26 1 1 7 4 27 14 53 -39 12 3-0 418 420 99 53 58 357 263 58 53 99 263 357 620 0 LEAGUE MATCH STATS

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DAVID FRODSHAM FROM THE ARCHIVES

In the month of December 1949 we played eight games of football. Six of those matches were won but the other two ended in defeat. The first four months of the season had gone very well indeed and a place in the upper reaches of the Third North table looked a good prospect. A considerable improvement on the previous season of 1948/49 that had ended with an application for re-election.

We had appeared at the League Attendances at League games in turn of 1969. They were a Fourth AGM along with Bradford City, Crystal the Forties were at an all time high Division club then, so one League Palace and Aldershot. All of us were following the resumption after the below us. On Boxing Day they had comfortably re-elected. Amongst War. In the previous season of 1948/49 disposed of close rivals Wrexham at those teams from non-league football a grand total of 41,271,424 had Sealand Road. The score was 2-0 with asking to replace us were Wigan watched the League games. This was both goals scored by Bill Dearden Athletic. The failed to break their duck. an increase of over a million on the before a fine crowd of 15024. This had Nobody wanted to know them, then. previous season. been an all ticket match with a crowd Our first five fixtures in December Some clubs, thinking that perhaps limit set at 20,500. By then Chester 1949 were all won. They included 2 FA the time was right for an increase in had reached Round 3 of the FA Cup Cup games away to Barrow in Round 1 the minimum admission charge to beating Halifax Town and Doncaster and at home to Bradford City in the their grounds, put forward an idea to Rovers in replays. Both opponents Second Round. In the League, games increase the minimum admission playing at that time like us in Division against Rotherham United and charge at matches from one shilling 3. The 2nd Round replay had been Mansfield Town were won as well and and three pence (6p) by threepence to away to Doncaster with Chester now we were up to the Christmas and one and six pence.(7p).This proposal winning by 2-0, the goals scored by New Year games and the prospect of 4 was defeated by two votes at the Dearden and Webber. The draw for tough matches in 8 days commencing League's AGM. It would have meant an Round 3 had paired Chester with on Saturday December 24th at home to increase to paying customers of half a opponents from Division 2 in Bristol Stockport County. There were 9,100 million pounds had it been enacted in City on January 3rd 1970. Perhaps the spectators inside Haig Avenue to see us 1949.The government of the day would side from the West Country were win 1-0. On Monday December 26th we also have been interested because of slightly less glamorous opponents journeyed to Spotland to play their entertainment tax applied to all than Manchester United and Rochdale. This game attracted over ground admissions at League matches. Newcastle United who Chester had 13,000. A first defeat on the road for us All admission prices were displayed at faced in FA Cup ties in 1965 and 1966 in over two months was the outcome. turnstiles notifying entrants that their but just over 10,000 went home The home team winning by 2-0. payment would include tax. contented with a victory by 2-1. One Straight back home to play the return The eighth and final game of of my Bristol City records describes fixture the next day and a revenge win December 1949 on Saturday December the defeat for the visiting team as a by 3-2 watched by 14,766 inside Haig 31st took us to Doncaster Rovers who humiliation the winning goal scored Avenue. The Dale were a formidable would finish the season as Champions. by Dearden punishing them for trying side that year and only just missed out Just under 22,000 were in Belle Vue to just to hold out for a replay. on promotion to Division 2 by four see their favourites beat us 5-1. A poor This cup run came to an end in points at the end of the season. That ending to what had been a good first Round 4 when Second Division side attendance stands to this day as the half of the season. Swindon Town, who were also the highest gate ever for a Football League Finally, it is fair I think to recall the League Cup holders, won 4-2 at the game on this ground. fortunes of Chester City FC at the County Ground on January 24th 1970. #ONEPORT41 The Boxing Day/New Another problem THE Years Day derbies faced is the lack of invariably give clubs their information that comes highest gates of the from clubs to help with season as everyone has a the completion of the day out after the programme. A recent LAST Christmas excesses and visitor sent nothing New Years Eve through at all then celebrations so let’s hope expected us to send them for a bumper crowd this all sorts of information afternoon. through about the club. WORD Did everyone see that All of which is freely Southport was voted in at available on our website. number 10 in the happiest Our programme places to live in England? information is contained They must have done that on our website and very survey on a day after we easy to use. Some clubs had won a game? Then expect you to go in to again, we can be 4-0 up every player’s details to and some people are not get the pen pic and as for happy here so maybe they up to date history, they didn’t ask Southport fans. can leave a lot to be Strange survey anyhow. desired. A recent visitor’s For anyone that is history finished at 2010 remotely interested and I was told to lift the Hexham came out on rest off Wikipedia which top. as we all know is such a I’ll be doing my reliable resource….not! traditional look back with Clubs can be fined for the best and worst of not sending the 2019 in the York appropriate programme I hope everyone had a programme. The year information through. I good Christmas Day seems to have flown by, it think it must be etiquette doesn’t seem five not to snitch when they yesterday and we are all minutes ago that I was don’t fulfil the obligation looking back at 2018. as it never happens but ready for today’s Boxing We went into this you do get tempted with fixture last year in 17th some. Day cracker with the place with 21 points When a player is having just won 2-1 at having a bad game is it local (ish) derby Ashton United and came right to have a go at said out of it in 15th place so player from the stand? I against Chester. things are looking a bit often wonder why people brighter now than they do it, surely we should be were then. supporting the players at One of the biggest all times? The argument bugbears we face in the is we pay our money so media team is not being we can say what we able to put our goal want? Maybe but think highlights out until one about what good it’s minute past midnight on doing to the players Monday. We usually have confidence. All players the clips ready within a have dips in form and at couple of hours of the our level are they all really game, at least the home expected to play like games when we aren’t Messi in every game. travelling back from a Encouragement every game. We then get time for me. people asking why we That’s it from me for haven’t got the clips out. 2019, Have a great New Not our fault, Ask the Year and ready for York National League! City on January 4th. 42#ONEPORT

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