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YOUth alliance HANDBOOK

SEASON 2011 - 2012

YOUTH ALLIANCE HANDBOOK

SEASON 2011-2012

CONTENTS

Useful Contacts...... 2 Youth Alliance Club Directory ...... 3 Youth Alliance Competition Rules ...... 65 Appendix A ...... 73 Cup Competition Season 2011-2012...... 77 Instructions to Match Officials ...... 79 Youth Alliance - Honours...... 80 Youth Alliance Tables Season 2010-2011...... 81 Youth Alliance Fixture List 2011-2012...... 83 Youth Alliance Cup (Round 1 North, Preliminary Groups South) ...... 91 Distribution of Contributory League Match Officials Appointments for Season 2011-2012 ...... 94 Regional Club Managers Club List ...... 95

EXECUTIVE A G Williamson The Football League Operations Centre Edward VII Quay, Navigation Way Preston, , PR2 2YF T 0844 463 1888 F 0844 826 5188 E [email protected]

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The Football League Limited. Registered in England No. 80612 Registered Office Edward VII Quay, Navigation Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2YF.

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MATCH OFFICIALS YOUTH ALLIANCE APPOINTMENTS CONTACT DETAILS

REGIONAL APPOINTMENTS OFFICER – THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE NORTH Unit 5b Name ALAN KAYE Edward V11 Quay Address Referees Dept, Navigation Way, Preston The Football Association, Lancs PR2 2YF Wembley National Stadium, T 0844 463 1888 PO Box 1966, SW1P 9EQ F 0844 826 5188 Telephone 01653 619 545 E [email protected] Mobile 07538 191 085 e-mail [email protected] COMPETITIONS DEPARTMENT Debbie Anyon REGIONAL APPOINTMENTS OFFICER – T 0844 826 9200 SOUTH E [email protected] Name DAVID COOK Paul Snellgrove Address Referees Dept, T 0844 826 9214 The Football Association, E [email protected] Wembley National Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT Telephone 01483 486609 T 0844 335 0189 Mobile 07984 195885 E [email protected] e-mail [email protected]

THE PRESS ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTORY LEAGUE ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Northern Headquarters The Bishops Manor, Market Place Name CHRIS WILDEY Howden, East DN14 7BL Address Referees Dept, T 0870 124 0150 The Football Association, F 0870 124 0155 Wembley National Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ Telephone 0844 980 8200 ext 4637 e-mail [email protected]

Assistant referees are to be appointed by County Football Associations County Football Association - Appointments Officer - Telephone Number - Facsimile Number - E-mail address -

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REGIONAL CONFERENCES Season 2011-2012

NORTH WEST NORTH EAST Stanley Bradford City Blackpool Burton Albion Burnley Chesterfield Bury Darlington Carlisle United Doncaster Rovers Macclesfield Town Grimsby Town Morecambe Hartlepool United Oldham Athletic Hull City Port Vale Lincoln City Preston North End Notts County Rotherham United Shrewsbury Town Scunthorpe United County York City Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic

SOUTH WEST SOUTH EAST AFC Bournemouth AFC Wimbledon Rovers Aldershot Town Cheltenham Town Barnet Exeter City Brentford Hereford United Brighton & Hove Albion Oxford United Colchester United Plymouth Argyle Crawley Town Swansea City Dagenham & Redbridge Swindon Town Gillingham United Leyton Orient Town Luton Town Millwall Northampton Town United Queens Park Rangers Southend United Stevenage Wycombe Wanderers

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ACCRINGTON STANLEY North West

The , Livingstone Road, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5BX T 01254 356950 F 01254 356951 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY HANNAH BAILEY E [email protected] YOUTH ALLIANCE MATCH TIM BREAKER T 07590 471719 ADMINISTRATOR E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH PHIL HACKNEY T 07957 961403 E [email protected] HOME VENUE The Crown Ground ADDRESS Livingstone Road, Accrington BB5 5BX

DIRECTIONS To be supplied by club with fixture confirmationCOLOURS

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AFC BOURNEMOUTH South West , Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AF T 01202 726300/726344 F 01202 726373 E [email protected]

CONTACTS CLUB SECRETARY NEIL VACHER YOUTH COACH T 07834 317 085 E [email protected] YOUTH SECRETARY PAULINE DIGHTON T 01202 726344 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Bournemouth Sports Ground ADDRESS Chapel Gate, East Parley BH23 6BL DIRECTIONS From A31 (Ringwood/Ferndown Trunk Road) take A338 to Bournemouth. Take first slip road on left (after approx. 6 miles) following signs to Bournemouth International Airport (B3073). Follow Airport signs along B3073. At the traffic lights at the Airport entrance, go straight ahead, keeping the Airport on your right. At next roundabout, take second exit into Chapel Lane and almost immediately the entrance to Bournemouth Sports Club is on your left.

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AFC WIMBLEDON South East The Cherry Red Records Fans’ Stadium - Jack Goodchild Way, 422a Kingston Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 3PB T 0120 8547 3528 F 0808 2800 816 E [email protected]

CONTACTS CLUB SECRETARY DAVID CHARLES T 020 8547 3528 M 07712 295266 E [email protected] E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH MARK ROBINSON T 07795 422 512 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR DAN STEVENS T 020 8247 9911 E [email protected] HOME VENUE King’s Sports Ground ADDRESS Windsor Avenue, New Malden, Surrey KT3 5HA T 020 8949 8733 DIRECTIONS By Road: Junction 10 off the M25, onto the A3 towards London. Take the New Malden exit (A2043). Turn left at the roundabout onto Kingston Road (A2403).Turn left down Sandal Road, left at the bottom into Westbury Road, then first right into Lynton Road. When you reach South Lane, turm immediately right into Cotsford Avenue and the grounds entrance is at the bottom of the road directly opposite you. View a map of the ground on Streetmap.co.uk By Train: Waterloo-Berryfields. Times: 26 & 56 minutes past the hour (Mon-Sat) Timetable: Railtrack Timetables Directions from station: Walk up the hill out of the station, turn left at the roundabout. Walk down to the next roundabout. Follow the pathway across the bridge and to the road. Turn right, the sports ground is the first entrance on your right.

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ALDERSHOT TOWN South East The Recreation Ground, High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 1TW T 01252 320 211 F 01252 324 347

CONTACTS SECRETARY BOB GREEN T 07879 472347 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH GRAEME BAKER T 07540 707563 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Surrey Sports Park, University of Surrey ADDRESS Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XH DIRECTIONS Head south on Grosvenor Rd/B3007 toward Lyson's Rd Continue to follow B3007 Turn right at Boxalls Ln/B3007 Continue to follow B3007 Turn left at Weybourne Rd/B3007 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A325 Go through 1 roundabout Slight left at Shepherd and Flock Roundabout/A31 Continue to follow A31 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Guildford Park Rd, Turn right.

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BARNET South East Underhill Stadium, Barnet Lane, Barnet, Herts EN5 2DN T 0208 441 6932

CONTACTS YOUTH OFFICE T 020 8238 5922 (Direct Line) E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH JEREMY STEELE T 020 8238 5920 (Training Ground Reception) M 07792 673633 E [email protected] CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE JAMES THORNE T 020 8238 5920 MANAGER (Training Ground Reception) M 07889 598607 E [email protected] HOME VENUE The Hive Football Centre ADDRESS Camrose Avenue, Edgware, Harrow, Middlesex HA8 6AG DIRECTIONS FROM SOUTH - A41 > A5150 > A5 > Left into Bacon Avenue > Left into Camrose Avenue FROM NORTH - M1 > A41 > A410 > A5 > Right into Camrose Avenue

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BLACKPOOL North West , Blackpool FY1 6JJ T 01253 344784 (Training Ground) F 01253 405011 (Main Ground) E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY MATTHEW WILLIAMS T 01253 472300 HEAD OF YOUTH JAMIE SHORE T 07973 188458 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Squires Gate Training Ground ADDRESS Martin Avenue, St. Annes-on-Sea DIRECTIONS M6 TO M55: Follow signs for Blackpool Airport. Take first left past Airport entrance then first right onto Martin Avenue. Ground is located on the left after 100 yards.

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BRADFORD CITY North East Coral Windows Stadium, , Bradford, West Yorkshire BD8 7DY T 0871 978 1911 F 01274 706831 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY/ YOUTH KATH BROWN E [email protected] ADMINISTRATOR HEAD OF YOUTH PETER HORNE T 07949 814 243 E [email protected]

HOME VENUE Rawdon Meadows ADDRESS Harrogate Road, Appleley, Bradford BD10 9RR DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH: Take the A1 to Knaresborough/York exit. Then follow A59 towards Knaresborough. At roundabout exit onto A658. Stay on A658 (eventually pass Leeds/Bradford Airport on the left). Under the runway tunnel and then straight across at the traffic lights.Straight across at the next lights coming down the hill right to the bottom. Stansfield Arms Public House and Restaurant is on the right and Rawdon Meadows Playing Fiellds is on the left, adjacent to Woodhouse Grove School. FROM M62: Exit at J26 taking M606 signposted Bradford. Stay on M606 to end and turn right at roundabout following Airport/Harrogate signs (A6177). Stay on this road until signs A658 Airport/Harrogate. Turn right. Stay on road to Greengate traffic lights just beyond Sainsburys. Through lights straight down hill for quarter of a mile. Rawdon Meadows Playing Fields is on the right opposite Stansfield Arms Public House and Restaurant on the left and Rawdon Playing Fields is on the right, adjacent to Woodhouse Grove School.OURS

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BRENTFORD South East Griffin Park, Braemar Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 0NT T 08453 456 442 F 0208 568 9940 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY LISA HALL DIRECTOR OF YOUTH OSE AIBANGEE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT YOUTH TEAM MANAGER JON DE SOUZA YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR RON DANGERFIELD T 020 8380 9920 M 07783 960656 F 020 8380 9933 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Brentford FC Training Ground ADDRESS 100 Jersey Road, Osterley, Middlesex TW5 0TP DIRECTIONS FROM CENTRAL LONDON: Leave London via A4, Great West Road towards Heathrow/Hounslow. Continue onwards to Gillette Corner and straight on again towards Heathrow/Hounslow. After approx. 1.8 miles turn right into Jersey Road. Brentford FC training ground is 0.37 miles on the left. FROM M25: Leave M25 at J15 and take M4 towards central London. Leave M4 at J4 towards Heathrow. Leave at Junction 4a – A4 Great West Road towards central London. At the junction with Jersey Road turn right. Brentford FC training ground is 0.37 miles on the left.

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BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION South East The American Express Community Stadium, Village Way, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9BL T 01273 878288 F 01273 828238 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY DEREK J ALLAN T 01273 878 240 M 07767 897660 F 01273 878 241 E [email protected] ASSISTANT SECRETARY CHRISTIAN HOUGH E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH MARTIN HINSHELWOOD T 07885 796710 E [email protected] YOUTH TEAM MANAGER STEVE BROWN T 01273 684984 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE VIC BRAGG T 01273 684984 MANAGER/YOUTH COACH HOME VENUE University of Sussex Sports Grounds ADDRESS Ridge Road, Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9RB DIRECTIONS M25 J7 for M23 then A23 to Brighton. On reaching the outskirts of Brighton turn off for A27 (Lewes, Newhaven). Follow A27 for approx. 4 miles to Falmer and the University of Sussex is located on the left hand side. Go up the slip road on the left to a small roundabout then turn left. Take the first turning on the right into Mill Street. At the end of Mill Street turn left into Ridge Road and the entrance to the sports complex (changing rooms) is approx. 600 yards on left-hand side.

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BRISTOL ROVERS South West Memorial Stadium, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0BF T 0117 909 6648 F 0117 907 4312 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY ROD WESSON T 07970 705441 HEAD OF YOUTH /CENTRE OF M 07763 009652 EXCELLENCE MANAGER KEN ORAM T 0117 952 4009 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR DAVID SAMS T 0117 952 4037 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR ( P.T.) MARK CZEKALSKI T 0117 952 4009 E [email protected] HOME VENUE AXA Sports Ground ADDRESS Station Road, Henbury, Bristol BS10 7TB DIRECTIONS Leave the M5 at J17 and follow signs for A4018 – a dual carriageway. Head back to Old Crow roundabout before travelling back down A4018. Turn left at sign for Clifton Rugby Club.

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BURNLEY North West Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 4BX T 0871 221 1882 F 01282 700014 E [email protected]

CONTACTS FOOTBALL SECRETARY PAULINE SCOTT E [email protected] DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MARTIN DOBSON T 01282 446806 M 07792 244 941 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR PAT MCKIERNAN M 07706 019757 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Gawthorpe Training Ground ADDRESS Habergham Drive, off Burnley Road, Padiham BB12 8UA DIRECTIONS Exit J10 on the M65, take 2nd exit off the roundabout (signposted Padiham). Straight through three sets of traffic lights. Come to a Pelican Crossing with a National Trust sign on the left – Gawthorpe Hall. Take a sharp right, taking the entrance to Gawthorpe Hall, down the lane and enter the car park saying Burnley FC only.

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BURTON ALBION North East Stadium, Burton on Trent, DE13 0AR T 01283 565938 F 01283 523199 E [email protected] W www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk

CONTACTS SECRETARY FLEUR ROBINSON E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH MIKE WHITLOW E [email protected] HOME VENUE Welbeck - The Defence Sixth Form College T 01509 891700 (College hours only) F 01509 891701 E [email protected] ADDRESS Forest Road, Woodhouse, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 8WD.

DIRECTIONS Welbeck DSFC Sixth Form College is located in Woodhouse near Loughborough, approximately 12 miles north of and within easy reach of the M1, M42 and the national rail network. From the North: Leave the M1 at Junction 23, stay in the left lane and take the 1st exit towards Loughborough (A512). At 1st set of traffic lights turn right onto Snells Nook Lane (towards Nanpantan). At the next set of traffic lights (Priory Pub on your left) go straight across. Follow the road to the very end and at the T- junction turn left onto Beacon Road. Carry on along this road, the DSFC is on the left after Woodhouse Eaves - just before the sign for Woodhouse. From the South: Leave the M1 at Junction 22, stay in left lane and take the 1st exit at the roundabout, A511 towards Coalville. At the 1st roundabout take the 3rd exit right onto the B591. Travel over the motorway and then go through a double set of traffic lights. Take the next right turn signposted to Woodhouse Eaves - just before the sign to Woodhouse. From the East: Take the A47 towards Peterborough and then take the A1and A606 towards Oakham. Follow the A606 to Melton Mowbray and take the A607 towards Leicester to the junction at the A46. Take the 2nd exit A46 and branch left. Carry on then at the junction with the A607 taking the 3rd exit signposted Leicester/ onto the A6 (follow signs for Loughborough). Carry on along the A6 follow signs to Quorn then take the Woodhouse Road, signposted Woodhouse Eaves and Swithland. Carry on along this road, which takes you over the Great Central Railway Bridge. The DSFC is on the right just as you come out of the village of Woodhouse before coming into Woodhouse Eaves. From the West: Take the M42 North and travel along as it becomes the A42. Exit at Junction 13 signposted A512 to Loughborough. Cross over A42, on roundabout take the 1st exit, signposted A512 Loughborough. Stay on the A512 as it crosses the M1 at Junction 23. Follow directions as from the North.

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BURY North West , Bury BL9 9HR T 0161 764 4881 F 0161 764 5521 E [email protected]

CONTACTS COMMUNITY TRUST PAUL WELLER GENERAL MANAGER E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JOANNE SHEPHERD E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH DARAL PUGH HOME VENUE Radcliffe Borough ADDRESS Stainton Park, Pilkington Road, Radcliffe, Lancs, M26 3PE DIRECTIONS Take the M60 Junction 17, follow signs for Whitefield and Bury. Take the A665 to Radcliffe via by-pass to Bolton Road. The Ground is signposted to turn right into Unsworth Street opposite the `Turf Hotel. The Stainton Park Stadium is on the left approximately half a mile, turn into Colshaw Close East.

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CARLISLE UNITED North West , Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1LL T 01228 526237 F 01228 554141 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY SARAH MCKNIGHT E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR CHRISTINE METCALFE E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH ERIC KINDER E [email protected] HOME VENUE Creighton Rugby Club ADDRESS Creighton Rugby Club, Sycamore Lane, Parkland, Carlisle CA1 3SR DIRECTIONS Leave the M6 at Jct 42 and follow the signs for City Centre. After the first set of traffic lights turn right (shop on corner) on the Cumwhinton Road. Follow road to mini roundabout take 1st exit onto Garlands Road. After a quarter of a mile turn right onto Sycamore Lane. Rugby club car park 100 yards on the right.

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CHELTENHAM TOWN South West The Abbey Business Stadium, , Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 5NA T 01242 573558 F 01242 224675 Youth Dept T 01242 254444 F 01242 254451 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY PAUL GODFREY HEAD OF YOUTH JOHN BROUGH E [email protected] HOME VENUE Seasons Business and Leisure Complex ADDRESS Quat Goose Lane, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 9RX DIRECTIONS To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation

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CHESTERFIELD North East B2.Net Stadium,1866 Road S41 8NZ T 01246 246371 F 01246 556799

CONTACTS SECRETARY ALAN WALTERS YOUTH SECRETARY DAVE O'HARE E davido’[email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH DAVE BENTLEY T 07919 053665 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Warminster Road ADDRESS Norton, Sheffield, S8 8PS DIRECTIONS To be sent before fixtures

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COLCHESTER UNITED South East The Weston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex CO4 5UP T 01206 755144 F 01206 842994 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY CAROLINE PUGH HEAD OF YOUTH TONY HUMES T 07879 840077 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JENNIFER AVES HOME VENUE Garrison ‘B’ Ground ADDRESS North Circular Road, Colchester, Essex DIRECTIONS To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation.

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CRAWLEY TOWN South East , Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9RX T 01293 410000 E [email protected]

CONTACTS CLUB SECRETARY GAYLE VOWELS T 01293 410000 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH SIMON RUSK T 07852 990529 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR COLIN JENKINSON T 01293 410000 E [email protected] M 07968 136 045 HOME VENUE Crawley Town FC Training Ground ADDRESS Breezehurst Drive, Bewbush, Crawley RH11 8XP DIRECTIONS Details provided upon confirmation of fixture

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DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE South East Victoria Road, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Stadium RM10 7XL T 0208 592 1549/7194 F 0208 593 7227 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY TERRY GROVER T 07768 506741 HEAD OF YOUTH E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JO TRUSS E [email protected] ACADEMY/COE MANAGER WARREN HACKETT T 07530 704 972 E [email protected] HOME VENUE May & Baker Sports Ground ADDRESS Dagenham Road, Romford, Essex RM7 DIRECTIONS Details provided upon confirmation of fixture

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DARLINGTON North East Neasham Road, Darlington DL2 1DL T 01325 387015 F 01325 387025 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY COLIN GALLOWAY T 01325 387015 M 07557 416012 HEAD OF YOUTH CRAIG LIDDLE T 07802 775072 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Houghall College ADDRESS Houghall Campus, East Durham College, Durham DH1 3SG DIRECTIONS A1 exit junction 61, take 2nd turn-off signposted Bowburn. A177. Travel through Bowburn, for approximately 4 miles, Houghall College is on your left. Follow the road to the rear of the building for car parks and changing rooms.

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DONCASTER ROVERS North East , Stadium Way Doncaster DN4 5JW T 01302 379368 F 01302 530044 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY JENNY SHORT YOUTH SECRETARY SUZANNE UTTLEY T 01302 764666 F 01302 363525 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH PAUL WILSON T 07949 924443 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Cantley Park ADDRESS Off Ascot Avenue, Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6HE DIRECTIONS From the A1: Join the M18 eastbound at Junction 35 (signposted Hull). Leave the M18 at Junction 3, taking the first exit (left) at the top of the slip road signed Doncaster A6182. Go straight over at the next two roundabouts. After the second roundabout you will pass a McDonalds and the Keepmoat Stadium. Bear right at the next roundabout then straight over at the next two before taking a right (second exit) at the next traffic island, which takes you onto a dual carriageway. Go straight over the next roundabout (where there is another McDonalds) and at the traffic lights turn right. Stay on the A638 (signposted Bawtry). Turn left just before the first set of traffic lights. Take the first left and follow this road until you reach the Bechers Brook Pub. Go straight over at this point and through the gates into Cantley Park. The training ground is at the end of this road.

From M1: Join the M18 eastbound at Junction 32 (signposted Hull) and as above. From the East: Turn off the M18 westbound at Junction 3 taking the second exit (right). Then follow as above.

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EXETER CITY South West Cat & FiddleTraining Ground, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary Exeter EX5 1DP T 01395 233883 F 01395 233538 E [email protected]

CONTACTS HEAD OF YOUTH SIMON HAYWARD T 07887 727949 YOUTH TEAM COACH KWAME AMPADU T 07774 840978 E [email protected] YOUTH TEAM COORDINATOR KAY GOSS T 01395 233883 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Cat & Fiddle Training Ground ADDRESS Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DP DIRECTIONS Leave M5 at junction 30, towards Exmouth A376. Travel along appox 1/2 mile, at the roundabout take the 2nd exit towards Seaton/Sidmouth B3176. The Cat & Fiddle training Ground is appox 1/2 mile on the right.

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GILLINGHAM South East , Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 4DD T 01634 300000 F 01634 850986 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY GWENDOLINE POYNTER YOUTH SECRETARY KELLY KINGSNORTH T 01634 350126 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH DARREN HARE T 07824513446 HOME VENUE Beechings Cross Training Ground ADDRESS Grange Road, Gillingham, Kent DIRECTIONS A2 onto A289 Towns bypass to Gillingham. Continue through Medway Tunnel on dual carriageway until you reach the second roundabout (Grange roundabout). Take 3rd exit into Danes Hill (the Hastings Arms should be on your left). Take 1st left into Plantation Road and then turn left at the T junction. Follow road around and into the car park.

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GRIMSBY TOWN North East , Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire DN37 7PY T 01472 608001 F 01472 693665 E [email protected]

CONTACTS CHIEF EXECUTIVE IAN FLEMING HEAD OF YOUTH M 07891 760004 E [email protected] CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE ADAM SMITH MANAGER YOUTH ADMINISTRATORS MOIRA TABOIS M 07796 695939 E [email protected] ADAM SMITH M 07725 792230 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Cheapside Training Ground ADDRESS Cheapside, Waltham, Grimsby, North East Lincs DN37 0HT

DIRECTIONS If you are travelling on either the M1, M62, M18 take the following: M180 onto the A180 Exit at turnoff marked Great Coates A1136, at roundabout turn right, at the next mini roundabout, turn right onto A1136 - Go through the set of traffic lights - Go to the Toothill roundabout, turn right onto Littlecoates Road B1444 (you will see the Forte Posthouse Hotel on your right) - Go over the next mini roundabout until you reach Bradley Cross Roads roundabout - Take 2nd exit onto Bradley Road (this road is about 2-3 miles long) - keep on this road until you come to a mini roundabout - Turn left onto Barnoldby Road, at the top of Barnoldby Road are two mini roundabouts - Turn right at the 1st roundabout and left at the 2nd roundabout onto Cheapside - If you carry on down this road for about 1-2 miles you will arrive at Grimsby Town Football Club's training ground (it is on your left hand side). If you are travelling on the A46 take the following: A46 through Laceby and onto Laceby Road, Grimsby until you get to a large roundabout with Grimsby University on the left take, keep in the right lane and turn right onto A16 Scartho Road, keep on this road and at Scartho Fold roundabout keep in the left lane and bear left onto Louth Road - at the next roundabout take the second exit and at the following roundabout (Toll Bar) go straight ahead, keep on this road through the set of traffic lights and after approx 1 mile you will see a public house (Jug & Bottle) on your left, take the next right onto Cheapside - follow this road for a couple of miles (watch the sharp bends) Grimsby Town Training Ground is on your right hand side.

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HARTLEPOOL UNITED North East Victoria Park, Clarence Road, Hartlepool TS24 8BZ T 01429 272584 (option 7) F 01429 863007 E [email protected] www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk

CONTACTS SECRETARY MAUREEN SMITH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT JOHN HEWITSON MANAGER YOUTH TEAM COACH MICHAEL BARRON T 07720 711159 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Chester-le-Street ADDRESS Riverside Sports Complex, Riverside South, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham DH3 3SJ DIRECTIONS FROM NORTH: From A1(M) exit at J63. At roundabout take fourth exit. Exit roundabout onto A167. At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto A167 (Park Road). At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto B1284 (Ropery Lane). At roundabout take third exit. Exit roundabout onto local road. At roundabout take second exit. Continue to follow signs for Riverside Sports Complex. FROM SOUTH: From A1(M) exit at J63. At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto A167. At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto A167 (Park Road). At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto B1284 (Ropery Lane). At roundabout take third exit. Exit roundabout onto local road. At roundabout take second exit. Continue to follow signs for Riverside Sports Complex.

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HEREFORD UNITED South West Edgar Street, Hereford HR4 9JU T 0844 276 1939 (Main office) F 0844 276 1982 E [email protected] and [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY JOHN LAYTON T 0844 276 1939 F 0844 276 1982 M 07811 927663 YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR RACHEL NORLEDGE T 0844 276 1939 F 0844 276 1982 YOUTH TEAM MANAGER JOHN LAYTON HEAD OF YOUTH/ JOHN LAYTON YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR HOME VENUE Victoria Park ADDRESS Field Grove View, Hereford HR1 1AW DIRECTIONS To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation.

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HULL CITY North East The Kingston Communications Stadium, The Circle, Walton Street, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 6HU T 0870 837 0003 F 01482 304882 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY PHIL HOUGH E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH BILLY RUSSELL T 07810 157724 E [email protected] YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PHIL HOUGH T 01482 304870 ADMINISTRATOR M 07810 548635 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Ideal Standard Training Ground ADDRESS County Road North, Hull HU5 4HS T 01482 343852

DIRECTIONS From M62: Continue along the A63 for about 12 miles. (You will pass a school, followed by a filling station 2 miles further on). Half a mile after the filling station there is a slip road signposted Beverley, Humber Bridge, Football Ground etc. Take this slip road. You will come to a roundabout, keep on the main road. The next roundabout is the Humber Bridge roundabout. Take the first exit signposted Beverley (A164) (Grimsby Scunthorpe and Boston start here). Continue along this road, over one roundabout until you come to a large roundabout. (There are 2 pubs and a supermarket in sight) Take the second exit towards Willerby. At the next roundabout with McDonalds on your left take the third exit towards Willerby continue towards the next roundabout (with clock in the middle) take third exit (straight on) continue down the hill to the next roundabout (Hop Pole pub on the right) take second exit (straight on). Continue on Kingston Road entering Hull and then onto Willerby Road before turning left at traffic lights onto Country Road South travel through mini-roundabout until the next set of traffic lights with Priory Pub on your left, travel straight on at traffic lights up the hill over the flyover and Ideal Standard Hull City Centre of Excellence is located on your right at the bottom of the hill. Buses may find it difficult to turn in therefore we initially suggest that you continue past to the next set of traffic lights where you turn left continue for fifty metres approximately to the next set of traffic lights before turning right onto Bricknell Avenue you will then need to turn right again across the dual carriage way before turning left along Country Road North onto another set of traffic lights with the National Pub on the left continue through these lights for approximately 150 meters and Ideal Standard The Hull City Centre of Excellence is now on your left where players can safely alight from the bus on the left hand side.

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LEYTON ORIENT South East Matchroom Stadium, , Leyton, London E10 5NF T 0871 310 1881 F 0871 310 1882 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY LINDSEY MARTIN HEAD OF YOUTH ANDY EDWARDS T 07944 027542 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Whitbread Sports Field ADDRESS Durham Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7NJ DIRECTIONS Take A406 to “Charlie Browns” roundabout, take exit marked Chigwell A113 (Chigwell Road). Continue on A113 Chigwell Road for no more than a mile and just before M11 crosses above A113, turn left into Snakes Lane East. Look out for the Railway Tavern on your right hand side and take next right into Prospect Road. Take 3rd right into Durham Avenue and continue into Whitbreads Sports Field.

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LINCOLN CITY North East , Lincoln LN5 8LD T 01522 880011 F 01522 880020 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY FRAN MARTIN YOUTH SECRETARY TRISHA DIXON T 01522 563793 F 01522 880020 E [email protected] YOUTH TEAM MANAGER GRANT BROWN T 07763113721 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Lincoln United FC ADDRESS 4 Westwood Drive, Swanpool, Lincoln LN6 0HJ DIRECTIONS To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation.

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LUTON TOWN South East Kenilworth Stadium, 1 Maple Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 8AW T 01582 411622 F 01582 405070 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY TBC E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH GREGG BROUGHTON T 07801110396 E [email protected] E [email protected] HOME VENUE Luton Town Training Ground ADDRESS Ely Way, Luton, Beds LU4 9QN DIRECTIONS Exit M1 Juntion 11. Travel along Dunstable Road towards Luton. Turn left down Oakley Road ( just before PC World). Go straight over the roundabout. Turn 3rd left into Ely Way, the training ground is at the end of Ely Way

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MACCLESFIELD TOWN North West London Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7SP T 01625 264686 F 01625 264692 E [email protected]

CONTACTS ADMINISTRATORS JULIE BRIGGS T 01625 264697 E [email protected] SUE LEESON T 01625 264698 E [email protected] YOUTH TEAM MANAGER JOHN ASKEY M 07584 644199 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Ground ADDRESS London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7SP DIRECTIONS From North (M6) exit J19, from South exit J17, following signs for Macclesfield. The ground is signposted from town centre (A523 Leek Road).

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MILLWALL South East , Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN (all correspondence to Calmont Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 4BZ) T 0208 466 9308 F 0208 290 0797 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY KAREN WILSON T 0208 466 9308 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH SCOTT FITZGERALD T 0208 466 9308 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Millwall FC Training ground ADDRESS Calmont Road, Off Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 4BZ DIRECTIONS FROM M25 leave at junction 4 (A21 Bromley), and follow signs for A21. Follow signposts to Bromley/Catford (approx 8 miles). You come to Bromley Court Hotel on your left. Carry on and take the left hand turning into Ashgrove Road (Macdonalds is on the corner), this will lead to Calmont Road. Entrance to the Training Ground is on your right. FROM M11 leave at junction 4 and take the A406 East. Leave the A406 at Redbridge signposted A12. Take the Blackwell Tunnel. Go through the tunnel and follow A20, leaving at the A205 (Eltham turnoff). Follow the A205 (signposted Catford) Westhorne Avenue, follow A205 until you reach Catford one way system. Follow the one way system left then right, take the left side A21 Bromley Road. Follow Bromley Road for approx 2/3 mile, Ashgrove Road is on your right (look out for Macdonalds), follow onto Calmont Road.

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MORECAMBE North West The Globe Arena, Christie Way, Westgate, Morecombe LA4 4TB T 01524 411797 F 01524 832230 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY NEIL MARSDIN T 07764 159770 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH RICHARD DANSON T 07791 704087 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Lancaster & Morecambe College ADDRESS Morecambe Road, Lancaster DIRECTIONS FROM NORTH AND SOUTH: Leave M6 at junction 34. Follow A589 Lancaster to Morecambe for approx 3 miles, still following the signs for Morecambe. Carry on at large roundabout, college entrance on right at pelican lights. (If you go round a roundabout and pass McDonalds you have gone 100 yards too far)

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NORTHAMPTON TOWN South East , Upton Way, Northampton NN5 5QA T 01604 683700 F 01604 751613 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY NICK ANCEL HEAD OF YOUTH SEAN PARRISH M 07894 616588 YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JULIE DELAUNEY T 01604 683761 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Moulton College ADDRESS Moulton, Northampton NN3 7RR DIRECTIONS To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation.

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NOTTS COUNTY North East , , NG2 3HJ T 01159 529000 F 01159 553994 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY TONY CUTHBERT T 01159 529000 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH MICK LEONARD T 07875 303439 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JILL CREEDEN T 01159 529000 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Highfields ADDRESS The University of Nottingham, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2PS DIRECTIONS From the North J25 M1: Follow the signs for Nottingham on the A52. Continue for several miles on the A52 until arriving at a large island which has the Toby public house on the corner. Turn right here into Woodside Road (A6464). Continue straight on at the next island. At the 2nd island turn left (A6005) and then immediately right into Highfields playing fields. From the South J24 M1: Exit J24 of the M1 and follow the signs for Nottingham on the A453. Continue through Clifton passing the Trent University on your left hand side. At the next set of traffic lights continue straight over and follow the signs for A52. Continue straight on over the flyover passing the multiplex cinema on your left. Exit left from A52 and take the A6005 University Boulevard to Long Eaton. Highfields entrance is towards the end on the left just before the island.

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OLDHAM ATHLETIC North West , Oldham OL1 2PA T 0871 226 2235 F 0871 226 1715 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY ALAN HARDY HEAD OF YOUTH TONY PHILLISKIRK T 07977 740950 YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR TANYA BLAKEY T 0161 785 5160 HOME VENUE Chapel Road Training Ground ADDRESS Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 4QL DIRECTIONS J22 FROM M60. Follow signs for Oldham (A62). At third set of traffic lights – Chapel Road – turn right. Entrance to training ground is at the end of stone wall on right.

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OXFORD UNITED South West Grenoble Road, Oxford. OX4 4XP T 01865 337500 F 01865 337501 E [email protected]

CONTACTS GENERAL MANAGER/ MICK BROWN SECRETARY HEAD OF YOUTH LES TAYLOR T 07763 055284 E [email protected] YOUTH TEAM COACH CHRIS ALLEN T 07803 503060 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Rover Sports & Social Club ADDRESS Roman Way, Horspath Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2RY DIRECTIONS FROM SOUTH-EAST: At M25 Junction 16/M40 Junction 1a turn left (west) onto M40 direction Oxford. At Junction 8 leave M40 onto A40 direction Oxford At Headington roundabout turn left (south) onto A4142 At 3rd set of traffic lights keep left and take the slip road onto Horspath Road. Continue on road past MINI plant car park and turn 1st right onto Romanway, Sports Club is halfway down on LH side. FROM SOUTH-WEST: Exit J13 of M4 via A34 to Oxford At the ring road follow direction M40 (A40). You will see the MINI Plant on your right-hand side, keep to RH slip lane and at the traffic lights turn onto Horspath Road continue past MINI Plant car park and turn 1st right onto Romanway, Sports Club is halfway down on LH side. FROM NORTH: Exit Junction 9 of M40 via A34 Oxford Exit A34 at Hinksey Hill interchange and follow direction M40 (A40). You will see the MINI plant on your right-hand side then as from South-West above.

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PETERBOROUGH UNITED South East London Road Stadium, London Road, Peterborough PE2 8AL T 01733 563947 F 01733 564134/01733 344140 E [email protected]

CONTACTS YOUTH TEAM MANAGER DAVID OLDFIELD E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH DAVE ROBERTSON T 07801 711770 E [email protected] YOUTH SECRETARY LIZ ELSOM T 01733 563947 E [email protected] HOME VENUE The Posh Academy Training Ground ADDRESS Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 7EA DIRECTIONS Circulated on confirmation of fixture

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PLYMOUTH ARGYLE South West , Plymouth PL2 3DQ T 01752 562561 F 01752 609167 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY CAROLE ROWNTREE HEAD OF YOUTH GORDON BENNETT T 07711 172437 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR PETE BELLAMY E [email protected] HOME VENUE Royal Artillery 29 Commando ADDRESS Millbay Park, Plymouth PL1 3BQ DIRECTIONS Circulated on confirmation of fixture

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PORT VALE North West , Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 1AW T 01782 655800 F 01782 834981 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY F W LODEY YOUTH ADMINISTRATION ESTELLE BAGGLEY T 01782 655804 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH MICK EDE T 07765 228673 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Training Pitches, Vale Park ADDRESS Vale Park, Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 1AW DIRECTIONS NORTH: Leave M6 at J16 taking A500 south to Stoke-on- Trent. After approx. 6 miles take A527 (signposted Tunstall). At roundabout take second exit signposted Tunstall A527, Longport Road. After 0.5 mile turn right onto B501 (second exit, Newcastle Street) at small roundabout. Straight on at next roundabout to the crossroads, continuing straight ahead into Moorland Road. Take second left – Hamil Road and Vale Park is on left. Use official entrance ‘D’ – following road round for reception. SOUTH: Leave M6 at J15 taking A500 north to Stoke-on- Trent. Continue straight across two large roundabouts on A500 heading north. After second roundabout take fourth exit – signposted Tunstall A527, Longport Road. After 0.5 mile turn right onto B501 (second exit, Newcastle Street) at small roundabout. Straight on at next roundabout to the crossroads, continuing straight ahead into Moorland Road. Take second left – Hamil Road and Vale Park is on left. Use official entrance ‘D’ – following road round for reception.

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PRESTON NORTH END North West Sir Tom Finney Way, , Preston, Lancashire PR1 6RU T 0844 856 1964 F 01772 693367 E [email protected]

CONTACTS GENERAL MANAGER / BEN RHODES CLUB SECRETARY DIRECTOR OF YOUTH DEAN RAMSDALE T 07980 925189 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Springfields Training Ground ADDRESS Dodney Drive, Lea, Preston PR2 1XR DIRECTIONS Leave M6 at J31, up the hill to mini roundabout (Heskeths Arms pub on the corner). Turn right onto Blackpool Road. Deepdale is visible on the left as you approach a set of traffic lights. Continue straight ahead, progressing through a series of traffic lights until you see the Toby Carvery pub. Opposite is Tudor Avenue – turn right off Blackpool Road into Tudor Avenue then a sharp left into Greenside Avenue and right into Dodney Drive. Approx. 100 yards further on, turn right into training ground.

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QUEENS PARK RANGERS South East Stadium, South Africa Road, Shepherds Bush, London W12 7PJ T 0208 740 2521 (Stadium)/0208 897 5418 (Training Ground) F 0208 740 4171 (Stadium)/0208 897 5429 (Training Ground) E [email protected]

CONTACTS FOOTBALL SECRETARY MISS TERRY SPRINGETT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STEVE GALLEN T 07827 358755 MANAGER HOME VENUE Imperial College Sports Ground ADDRESS Sipson Lane, Harlington, Middlesex UB3 5AQ DIRECTIONS Leave M4 at J4 and follow M4 Spur Road towards Heathrow Airport. At roundabout at end of Spur Road take left slip road signposted A4 Central London. Follow A4 for a short distance and turn left into Harlington High Street at Holiday Inn Ariel hotel. Turn left into Sipson Lane (opposite Red Lion pub). Sports Ground is situated 0.5 mile on the right.

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ROCHDALE North West , Wilbutts Lane, Rochdale OL11 5DS T 01706 644648 F 01706 648466 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY COLIN GARLICK M 07740 205373 YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR KIRSTY T 01706 753592 FEARNEHOUGH E [email protected] YOUTH ADMIN ASSISTANT SARAH ASHTON T 01706 753591 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH/MANAGER CHRIS BEECH T 07880 512418 HOME VENUE Ashton United FC ADDRESS Hurst Cross, Surrey Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 8DY DIRECTIONS • Exit Junction 23 from the M60 and follow the signs towards A61, Ashton-u-Lyne. • Turn left at the B6390 (signs for Manchester/Ashton-u-Lyne/ A6140/A635). • Turn right at Manchester Road/A635. • Continue to follow A635 (go through 1 roundabout). • At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Lees Square/B6194. Continue to follow the B6194. • Turn left at Neal Avenue/B6194. • Turn right at Crickets Lane/A670 and continue to follow the A670. • Turn left at Queens Road/B6194 • Turn left at Kings Road. •Take second right on to Andrew Street. • Turn left at Surrey Street. Nearest Railway Station Ashton-under-Lyne Station (0.8 miles from ground – Train service direct from Manchester Victoria and stations). Stalybridge Station (1.7 miles) Please check with train operators for exact timings. Nearest Bus Station Ashton-under-Lyne (opposite Ashton train station) – Bus service to ground via numbers 331, 333, or 393 (regular service) Approx 10 minutes journey time by bus to Hurst Cross. Please check with bus operators for exact timings.

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ROTHERHAM UNITED North East Mangham House, Mangham Road, Barbot Hall Industrial Estate, Rotherham S61 4RJ T 0844 414 0733 F 0844 414 0744 E [email protected]

CONTACTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PAUL DOUGLAS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR JULIE HUNT HEAD OF YOUTH DARREN SARLL T 07946 191 094 E [email protected] CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE STEVEN MOSS T 07790 007 274 MANAGER ADMINISTRATOR ALISON SORSBY HOME VENUE Roundwood Pavilion Rotherham ADDRESS Roundwood Pavilion, Green Lane, Rotherham, S62 6LA DIRECTIONS Circulated on confirmation of fixture

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SCUNTHORPE UNITED North East Youth Department, c/o St Lawrence Academy, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe DN15 7DF T 01724 332 115 F 01724 857986 E [email protected]

CONTACTS GENERAL MANAGER DAVID BEEBY HEAD OF YOUTH TONY DAWS T 07786 258465 E [email protected] ACADEMY ADMINISTRATION JEFF DAWS T 01724 332115 E [email protected] U9-U16 SCHOOLBOY PAUL HARSLEY T 07852 348376 CO-ORDINATOR E [email protected] HOME VENUE Gainsborough Trinity FC ADDRESS Northolme, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 2QW DIRECTIONS Please e-mail [email protected] for directions

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SHREWSBURY TOWN North West The Greenhous Meadow, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6ST T 01743 289177 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY JAYNE BEBB E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH DAVE HUGHES T 01743 289177 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Sundorne Sports Village, Sundorne, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ ALTERNATIVE VENUE Lilleshall Nsc ADDRESS Sundorne Sports Village, Sundorne, Shrewsbury DIRECTIONS FROM NORTH: take A49 from Whitchurch, to Battlefield island, follow directions for (Telford) to next island, turn right, then straight over mini island. Sundorne Sports Village is on the left hand side.

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SOUTHEND UNITED South East , Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6NQ T 01702 304143 and 01702 304139 F 01702 304124 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY HELEN NORBURY YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR LIS ORFORD T 01702 304143/01702 304139 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH RICKY DUNCAN T 01702 304143/01702 304139 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Boots & Laces ADDRESS 123 Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 4DX DIRECTIONS FROM M25: J29 – A127 to Southend. FROM A12: Take A130 turn-off to Southend, then take A127.

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STEVENAGE South East Address The Lamex Stadium, , Stevenage, Herts SG2 8RH T 01438 223223 F 01438 743666 E [email protected]

CONTACTS CLUB SECRETARY ROGER AUSTIN T 01438 218072 E [email protected] CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE MARK JONES T 01438 310633 MANAGER M 07530 954667 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR ALAN JACKETT T 01438 310633 M 07717 538522 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Met Police Sports Ground ADDRESS Aldenham Road, Bushey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TR DIRECTIONS Circulated on confirmation of fixture

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STOCKPORT COUNTY North West , Hardcastle Road, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 9DD T 0161 286 8888 ext 257 F 0161 429 7392 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY TONY WHITESIDE T 0161 286 8888 ext 257 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH STUART DELANAY M 07855 769859 E [email protected] YOUTH TEAM MANAGER STUART DELANAY YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR DONNA BALL HOME VENUE Stockport County Training Ground ADDRESS Ridgeway Road, Timperley, Cheshire WA15 7HE DIRECTIONS To be supplied by club with fixture confirmation.

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SWANSEA CITY South West , Landore, Swansea SA1 2FA T 01792 616602 F 01792 616606 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY JACKIE ROCKEY HEAD OF YOUTH TONY PENNOCK T 01792 616609 T 07785 303914 E [email protected] HOME VENUE St. Helens Sports Ground OR University Playing Fields ADDRESS Bryn Road, Swansea SA2 0AR / Sketty Lane, Swansea SA2 8QG DIRECTIONS Leave M4 at J42, following A483 to Swansea. Proceed straight onto Mumbles Road. St. Helens Ground is located on the right, just before the Recreation Ground (Park and Ride). As for St. Helens but carry on until lights past Swansea University. Turn right and the Playing Fields are the first turning left.

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SWINDON TOWN South West The , Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 2ED T 0871 423 6433 F 0844 880 1112 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY LOUISE FLETCHER HEAD OF YOUTH PAUL BODIN T 07917 479104 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATION KAREN AINSCOW T 0844 880 1087 HOME VENUE PGL The Liddington Training Ground ADDRESS Fox Hill, Wanborough, Swindon SN4 0DZ DIRECTIONS To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation.

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TORQUAY UNITED South West , Torquay, TQ1 3PS T 01803 328666 F 01803 323976 E [email protected] or [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY KERRY HAGGAN T 07808 774892 HEAD OF YOUTH GEOFF HARROP T 07507 164490 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR TONY HERRERA E [email protected] HOME VENUE Seale Hayne College ADDRESS Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6NQ DIRECTIONS Follow M5 to end and then take A380 to Torquay. Take the A381 Teignmouth junction. Turn right on roundabout taking the third exit (signposted A381 to Newton Abbot). Take the first exit at the next roundabout following the A383. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit (past Halfords, Matalan on the left hand side). Go across the roundabout by Tesco. At the next large roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Jetty Marsh Road (Signposted A383 – Ashburton).At next roundabout take the 1st exit (again following the A383 – Ashburton). At the next again take the 1st exit onto the A382 (signposted Ashburton – A383). At next roundabout take the 2nd exit (A383 – Ashburton). Follow this road past Hele Park Golf Club (right hand side). Turn right into entrance for Seale Hayne (Hannah’s at Seale Hayne), approximately, 50 yards after entrance turning on left to Torquay United FC pitches.

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TRANMERE ROVERS North West , Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, Wirral CH42 9PY T 0871 221 2001 F 0151 609 0606

CONTACTS CHIEF EXECUTIVE/ MICK HORTON E [email protected] CLUB SECRETARY HEAD OF YOUTH & SHAUN GARNETT T 07713 787 892 CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR LIBBY HILL T 0151 609 3336 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Raby Vale Training Ground ADDRESS Wilaston Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral CH63 4JE DIRECTIONS BY ROAD: Exit M53 J4. At the roundabout take the exit sign posted Clatterbridge. Follow the road to another roundabout, taking the 1st exit. Follow the road for approx 1 mile going straight over at the mini roundabout. Raby Vale will be on the left.

COLOURS First Choice Shirts White/blue trim Shorts White/blue trim Socks White/blue trim Second Choice Shirts Claret/blue trim Shorts Claret/blue trim Socks Claret/blue trim

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WALSALL North West Banks’s Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall WS1 4SA T 01922 622 791 F 01922 613202 E [email protected]

CONTACTS CLUB SECRETARY DANIEL MOLE T 01922 651 401 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH NEIL WOODS T 01922 651 409 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JULIE BANKS T 01922 622 791 ext. 425 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Ray Hall Lane ADDRESS County FA Headquarters, Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6JF DIRECTIONS Leave M6 at Junction 7. Take A34 into Birmingham. Proceed along A34 to Scott Arms traffic lights – turn right at lights into Newton Road. Proceed along Newton Road until arriving at Asbury Tavern Public House on the left, then turn right at next intersection in the carriageway (about 50 yards). Over the carriageway turn sharp left into the service road – this is Ray Hall Lane. After approximately 200 yards, the Birmingham County FA is clearly signposted on the left.

COLOURS First Choice Shirts Red with white trim Shorts White with red trim Socks Red with white trim Second Choice Shirts Black with grey and white slash Shorts Black Socks Black

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WIGAN ATHLETIC North West DW Stadium, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0UZ T 01942 774 000 F 01942 770477 E [email protected]

CONTACTS YOUTH SECRETARY GEMMA BAILEY-HALL T 01942 770411 F 01942 770 477 E [email protected] HEAD OF YOUTH DAVE WATSON T 07736067876 HOME VENUE Christopher Park ADDRESS Woodrush Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan WN6 8LB DIRECTIONS SOUTH: Leave M6 at J25. Follow A49 Wigan for 1.8 miles. Turn left into Robin Park Road at Asda. Pass the DW Stadium and at junction with B5375 (signposted Standish Lower Ground and Shevington), turn left. Following two bends in the road, turn right into Woodrush Road. NORTH: Leave M6 at J27. Left at end of slip road, then right at the T-junction signposted Shevington. After a mile, turn left at mini-roundabout into Old Lane (B5375). Continue for 1.5 miles. Turn left into Woodrush Road.

COLOURS First Choice Shirts Blue Shorts White Socks Blue Second Choice Shirts Navy Shorts Navy Socks Navy

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WREXHAM North West , Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AH T 01978 292129 (Main Ground)/01978 853223 (Training Ground) F 01978 357821 (Main Ground)/01978 855373 (Training Ground) E [email protected]/[email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY GERAINT PARRY HEAD OF YOUTH / ANDY DAVIES T 07827 871124/07738 353700 MATCH DAY CONTACT E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR TRICIA FURBER T 01978 853223/262129 M 07746 872383 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Colliers Park ADDRESS Chester Road, Gresford, Wrexham LL12 8PW DIRECTIONS Exit A483 at signs for Nantwich. At roundabout take exit signposted B5445 (Gresford). Ground is located on the left after approx. 0.5 mile.

COLOURS First Choice Shirts Red Shorts White Socks Red Second Choice Shirts Green Shorts Green Socks Green

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WYCOMBE WANDERERS South East , Hillbottom Road, Sands, , Buckinghamshire HP12 4HJ T 01494 472100 (Stadium)/07852 971254 (Youth Department) F 01494 527633 (Stadium)/01494 881357 (Youth Department) E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY KEITH ALLEN HEAD OF YOUTH RICHARD DOBSON T 07852 971254 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR MATTHEW STANNARD T 07852 971253 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre ADDRESS Bisham, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1RT DIRECTIONS Bisham Abbey is located midway between Junction 4 of the M40 and junction 8/9 of the M4. Take the A404 Marlow from either motorway anf eventually you will reach the Bisham roundabout, with signposts for the centre. Bisham Abbey is signposted on the left, approximately 200 metres from the roundabout.

COLOURS First Choice Shirts Dark & light blue quarters Shorts Dark blue Socks Sky blue Second Choice Shirts Red Shorts Red Socks Red

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YEOVIL TOWN South West , Lufton Way, Yeovil, BA22 8YF T 01935 423662 F 01935 473956 E [email protected]

CONTACTS SECRETARY JEAN COTTON HEAD OF YOUTH SCOTT GREEN T 01935 847880 E [email protected] YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JULIE FEAR T 01935 423662 E [email protected] HOME VENUE Alvington Sports Complex ADDRESS Alvington Lane, Yeovil, BA22 8UX DIRECTIONS Junction 25 M5, join A358 travel 8 miles turn left onto A303 Travel 8 miles take second exit at roundabout onto A303, travel 3 miles turn right at roundabout onto A3088 travel 2 miles turn left at roundabout 200 yards turn left at roundabout 200 yards turn left onto Alvington Lane.

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YORK CITY North East , Grosvenor Road, York YO30 7AQ T 01904 624447 F 01904 631457 E [email protected]

CONTACTS CLUB SECRETARY LISA CHARLTON T 01904 624447 (option 8) HEAD OF YOUTH STEVE TORPEY T 07917 702488 E [email protected] HOME VENUE York City Training Ground ADDRESS Sutton Road, Wigginton, YO32 2RB DIRECTIONS on the B1363 (towards Sutton on the Forest) from the York Ring Road (A1237)

COLOURS First Choice Shirts Red/blue halves Shorts Blue Socks Blue Second Choice Shirts Sky blue Shorts Sky blue Socks Sky blue

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64 YOUTH ALLIANCE COMPETITION RULES

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YOUTH ALLIANCE COMPETITION RULES

1 Constitution

1.1 This combination of Clubs shall be called ‘The Football League Youth Alliance’ or any such other title as the terms of any sponsorship arrangement shall require and shall consist of not more than fifty-eight Clubs. All teams must be the youth teams of:

(a) Clubs in membership of the FA or The Football League; or

(b) other Clubs as may be admitted in accordance with Rules 1.2 and/or 1.3 below.

1.2 Any member club of The Football League which is relegated to the Football Conference (a ‘Relegated Club’), provided that it was prior to relegation a member of the Alliance, may apply not later then 1st June immediately following such relegation for permission to continue as a member of the Youth Alliance whilst a member of the Football Conference. That application will only be considered where the Relegated Club can demonstrate that it has continuing contractual obligations to players registered as scholars (as defined by Football League Regulations). The Executive shall have the power to determine any conditions attaching to any continued membership provided always that a maximum permitted period shall be two Seasons immediately following relegation.

1.3 Upon such terms and conditions as it may think fit, the Executive may admit additional Clubs in order to supplement the fixtures of its existing members. Any admissions will be at the absolute discretion of the Executive but will be for one Season only. Where any Club has a youth team admitted in accordance with this Rule 1.2 that Club shall give notice not later than 1st March in that Season as to whether it wishes to be considered for membership in the following Season. Continued membership shall also be at the absolute discretion of the Executive. The Executive shall give notice as to whether membership will be continued for a further Season not later than 1st April following receipt of notification from the Club that it wishes its membership to continue.

1.4 The Alliance must receive the sanction of The Football Association and the constituent teams may be grouped for divisions.

1.5 The Regulations of The Football League Ltd for the time being in force shall apply where applicable, unless these Rules shall provide otherwise.

1.6 Application by Clubs for admission to the Alliance must be made in writing to the Executive, no later than 1st March in each year.

1.7 Any Club intending to resign from membership of the Alliance must indicate this in writing to the Executive no later than 1st April in each year. Failure to meet this deadline will render the Club liable to a fine as determined by the Executive up to a maximum of £5,000. 2 Powers of the Management/Executive

2.1 The Alliance shall be governed by The Board of Directors (the ‘Board’) for the time being of The Football League who shall have the power at any time to alter, delete or add to these Rules in such manner as they in their absolute discretion deem appropriate.

2.2 The Board shall have the power to act upon and enforce the Rules of The Football League Youth Alliance and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters, including any not provided for in these Rules.

2.3 The Board shall have the power, authority and discretion to delegate the administration of The Alliance to the Executive.

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2.4 All decisions of The Board shall be binding subject to the right of appeal to the Board of Appeal in accordance with Rule 11.3. Decisions must be notified in writing to all concerned within twenty-one days.

2.5 The Board reserves the right to expel any club from membership of the Alliance that it feels is detrimental to the standards expected of Youth Alliance clubs. 3 Competition/Structure/Fixtures

3.1 Clubs will be divided into North and South and then into Regional Divisions within each area. The Executive will determine both the format and fixture list for the forthcoming season, based upon the number of participating clubs.

3.2 The Executive has determined that the FL Youth Alliance season will conclude in parallel with the Football League season. Any matches still outstanding may be regarded as null and void at the absolute discretion of the Executive.

3.3 League positions will be determined by dividing the number of points by the number of games played by each club (points per game ratio).

3.4 In all matches, points shall be awarded on the basis of three points for a win and one point for a draw.

3.5 If two or more Clubs are level on points per game ratio, the Club having the best goal difference shall be declared the winner. In the event of the difference being equal, the winner shall be the club which has scored most goals.

3.6 In the event that Clubs cannot be separated on points per game ratio, goal difference and goals scored, then the result(s) of the fixture(s) between the clubs involved shall be the deciding factor. If Clubs cannot be separated in this manner a play-off match or matches as determined by the Executive may be arranged.

3.7 All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game of as settled by The International Football Association Board. 4 Length of Play/Kick-off Times/Conditions of Play/Substitutes

4.1 All matches shall be of 90 minutes duration (45 minutes each way) with a half time interval not exceeding 15 minutes.

4.2 Matches shall be arranged to be played on Saturday mornings. Any clubs wishing to play at any other time will only be allowed to do so (on an exceptional basis only) upon written application and approval of the Executive. Rearranged mid-week matches to kick off at 2:00pm, unless mutually agreed and approved by the Executive.

4.3 The Kick-off time for all matches shall normally be 11:00am unless mutually agreed otherwise and approved by the Executive. Any Club failing to Kick-off at the appointed time may be fined a Specified Penalty (£25) or be otherwise dealt with as the Executive may decide. In the event that the visiting team has to travel a distance of more than 120 (one hundred and twenty) miles or for a period exceeding two and a half hours, they can request a later kick-off time, such request not to be unreasonably withheld. Any disputes as to kick-off times will be determined by the Executive.

4.4 Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time if possible and must report all late starts to the Executive.

4.5 It is the responsibility of the Home Club to give notice in writing containing full details particularly of the location of the ground, time of kick-off and means of reaching the ground, to the Referee (and Assistant Referees) and the Secretary of the opposing Club at least five clear days prior to the date of the match, and the opposing Club and match officials shall acknowledge such notice.

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Any Club failing to carry out these provisions will be fined a specified penalty in the absolute discretion of the Executive.

4.6 The person in charge of each team must hand a copy of a team sheet containing the names of all players taking part in the game (including the names of the five nominated substitutes) to the Referee and a representative of the opponents in the presence of the Referee in his dressing room at least 30 (Thirty) minutes before the scheduled time of kick-off. The list shall indicate the full names of the players and shall indicate the colour of the Players’ kit and the Goalkeepers’ strip.

4.7 Should any nominated player or substitute sustain an injury after the submission of the team sheet to the Referee and before the kick-off time, he may be replaced and the Referee and the opposing Club should be informed. Any Club failing to observe these provisions will be fined a sum not exceeding a Specified Penalty (£25) in the absolute discretion of the Executive.

4.8 It is the responsibility of the home club to provide match balls up to the required standard for each fixture. Match balls are to be presented to the Referee for inspection prior to kick-off. The Football League may require, by issuing written notification instructing as such, that Clubs use ‘official match balls’.

4.9 It shall be the responsibility of the home team to ensure that at least the minimum medical requirements laid down from time to time by the Football Association are complied with in respect of all matches and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, that there is in attendance at all matches, a person who holds the Football Association Treatment of Injuries Certificate (or equivalent) and/or such other qualification in relation to the treatment of injuries as the Executive may decide from time to time.

4.10 Substitutes up to a maximum of five per team may be nominated for any match provided they are included on the Team Sheet handed to the Referee prior to the Match. No more than three of the nominated substitutes may take part in each match. Substitutes not so named may not take part in the match. 5 Home & Alternative Venue/Facilities

5.1 Clubs must notify the Executive of a designated venue for their home fixtures. This venue must be available to Clubs throughout the season. The very occasional use of an alternative venue is permitted but only if supported by a written application to the Executive. Any Clubs failing to comply with this requirement will be subject to a specified penalty. Changes of venue must be communicated to the opposing Club and match officials. Failure to do so will result in the imposition of a fine of £250.

5.2 Clubs must take all necessary precautions to keep their grounds in a playable condition. If through any fault of the home team a match has to be replayed, the Executive shall have the power to order the venue to be changed.

5.3 Adequate changing facilities for players and officials are to be provided. It is expected that Clubs are able to accommodate each team and the match officials in separate changing and showering areas.

5.4 Host Clubs are required to provide, as a minimum expectation, a basic level of hospitality. At the very least, drinks must be made available to all players and match officials before the game, at half time and after the game.

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5.5 (a) Clubs must fence or rope off the playing area from spectators in appropriate circumstances.

(b) Technical areas should be marked out with white lines. The ‘Technical Area’ extends 1m (1yd) on either side of the halfway line and extends forward up to a distance of 1m (1yd) from the touchline. Clear, correct markings are to be used to define this area, including a centre line to divide technical areas that abut each other.

Referees must report clubs who fail to implement this regulation in either respect.

5.6 Clubs will not be permitted to play any fixture on an artificial surface without prior approval from the Executive 6 Postponements/Abandonments/Re-arrangement of Fixtures

6.1 Except by the permission of the Executive, all matches must be played on the dates originally fixed, but priority shall be given in appropriate circumstances to The Football Association and County Association Competitions. All other matches must be considered subservient.

6.2 In the event of a Club failing without just cause to keep its engagement, the Executive shall have the power to impose a fine, award points to its opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred by its opponents and relevant officials or otherwise deal with the matter at its discretion.

6.3 (a) No match may be postponed without just cause and with the agreement of the Executive who must be given a minimum of 72 hours notice of any application. Clubs applying for a postponement must inform the Secretary of the opposing Club and the appointed match officials that they are intending to do so.

(b) Notice of any postponement approved by the Executive must be given immediately by telephone or facsimile to the Secretary of the opposing Club, the three match officials and the Press Association. If match officials are not notified of the postponement, and subsequently arrive at the venue, the home club is liable for recompensing the full match fee and expenses to the appointed officials.

(c) Notwithstanding the above, should a postponement occur on the day of a fixture, the home club must inform the Executive immediately.

(d) Postponed fixtures must be re-arranged at the earliest reasonable opportunity. If both clubs have available Saturdays in their schedule, the outstanding fixture must be re-arranged for a Saturday. Midweek re-arrangements will only be sanctioned if exceptional circumstances apply.

(e) The new date must be advised to the Executive in writing or by e-mail/facsimile communication. If no agreement has been reached within seven days, any League Match not so arranged shall have its date fixed by the Executive.

(f) Clubs in default of any provision of this Rule shall be liable to be dealt with as the Executive may determine.

6.3 Where a match is abandoned from any cause whatever it may be ordered to count as a completed fixture or be replayed in full or in part on whatever terms and conditions the Executive shall in their absolute discretion determine.

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7 Results/Report Forms

7.1 (a) Results of all matches together with a list of the players and also the Referee markings required by Rule 9.3 shall be notified to the Executive on the forms provided within 5 days of the match. Clubs in default will be fined a Specified Penalty (£25) or dealt with as the Executive deems appropriate.

Home Clubs must also notify the Football League and Press Association of the result of each match within 30 minutes of its conclusion. Clubs in default will be fined a specified penalty of £25. Football League contact number - 0844 826 9200

Press Association contact number – 0870 124 0150

(b) The Result Form correctly completed shall be signed by a responsible member of the Club and the Executive shall have power to take such action as it deems suitable against a Club and/or individuals who submit a form that is incorrect. 8 Colours

8.1 During the close season, the Executive shall obtain from each Club in writing, details of its first and alternative colours (shirts, shorts and socks) and shall inform all other Clubs, Referees and Assistant Referees of such details. No changes either in colours or combination of colours shall be permitted during the course of the Season unless permission is granted by the Executive.

8.2 In the event of two Clubs, in the opinion of the Referee, having the same or similar colours, the away team shall make the change.

8.3 Goalkeepers must wear colours which clearly distinguish them from other players and the Referee.

8.4 Any team not playing in normal registered colours shall notify its opponents at least five days before the match of the colours in which they will play.

8.5 If any Club wishes to register or play in shirts the colour of which is predominantly black, an alternative green shirt must be provided to each of the match officials. 9 Match Officials

9.1 Registered Referees and Assistant Referees for all matches shall be appointed in a manner approved by the Executive.

9.2 No Club shall postpone the playing of a match on account of fitness or otherwise of the pitch. The Referee shall be the sole person entitled to determine such an issue after making an appropriate inspection. In the event of the Referee not being in attendance, the two Clubs must agree to a substitute who shall report the circumstances to the Executive. Such substitute shall usually be the Groundsman or a member of the Home Club’s groundstaff. The Executive will then decide whether or not the fixture proceeds.

9.3 Clubs shall award marks to the Referee for each match and the name of the Referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the Executive on the Report Form provided within five days of each match. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to a fine or dealt with as determined by the Executive. The FL Youth Alliance shall retain a record of the markings and shall submit a summary to The Football Association.

9.4 Clubs will be required to submit to the Executive on the reverse of the form provided, a written explanation when they have awarded the Referee 60 or less marks.

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9.5 The non-appearance of the appointed Referee should result in the senior Assistant Referee assuming his duties. In the event of such an occurrence, the appointment of another Assistant Referee will be mutually agreed by the clubs.

9.6 The following fees are applicable for season 2011-2012:

Referees £45

Assistant Referees £30 (and 4th official where appointed)

Match officials required to officiate at matches scheduled for midweek afternoons (excluding Bank Holidays) shall also be paid an additional fee of £10 each.

9.7 Expenses:

Standard railway fare or 34p per mile when travelling by private car. The home Club shall pay the officials their fees and expenses on the day of the match, in cash. Payment in the form of a cheque will not be permitted.

In cases or postponed matches over which the Clubs have no control, the Match Officials, if present, or en route, shall be entitled to a half fee plus out-of pocket expenses, but where a match is not played owing to one Club being in default, that Club shall pay the Officials, if they reasonably attend the ground, their full fee and expenses. 10 Player Registrations

10.1 (a) Subject to Rule 10.1 (b) below, only Players who are under 18 years of age as at 31st August in the current Season will be eligible to play in The Football League Youth Alliance.

(b) Clubs may include on their teamsheet for any match up to two players over the age of 18 provided always that such players are:

(i) registered with The Football League as a Scholar; and

(ii) under 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current season

10.2 Players registered with The Football League, The Premier League, Central League and Football Combination will automatically be registered to play in The Football League Youth Alliance, provided they comply with Rule 10.1 (a). Clubs wishing to sign other players (e.g. players from non-league Clubs signed on trial or players signed under FA Rule C (1) must use the non-first team registration form which must be signed by the player (such signature to be witnessed by a second person), and registered and approved before he plays. Trailists signed on a YD8 registration form will also be eligible for the period of his trial. If a Club wishes to register a player on the day of a match it can do so by transmitting the completed non-first team registration form by facsimile to the Executive. Such facsimile transmission must be received by the Executive not less than 30 minutes prior to the official kick-off time. The original non-first team registration form must then be posted to the Executive so that it is received within 3 days of the match being played.

10.3 Any club failing to comply with the above rule shall incur a specified penalty detailed below:

1st offence - £50 2nd offence - £100 3rd offence - £150

10.4 A Club may pay bonuses in accordance with the contractual agreement made with individual players and lodged with The Football League.

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11 Protests/Appeals

11.1 All questions of eligibility, qualification of players or interpretation of the Rules shall be referred to the Executive for determination.

11.2 Any dispute occurring between Clubs shall be referred to the arbitration of The Board whose decision shall be binding upon all parties subject to Clause 11.3.

11.3 A Club within 14 days of the posting to them of written notification of any decision of the Board may appeal against such decision by lodging papers in duplicate, accompanied by a fee of an Approved Amount, with the Secretary of The Football Association for adjudication by a Board of Appeal.

‘An appeal to an Appeals Board of The Football Association shall be made and be conducted only in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association that relate to appeals to an Appeals Board as are in force at any time (see Appendix A). A copy of the Appeal shall be lodged with the Executive of The Football League Youth Alliance within two days of it being lodged with the Secretary of The Football Association. 12 Cups/Trophies

12.1 At the end of each season, 21 mementoes shall be awarded to the Champion Club and Runners Up of each division. The Champion Club of each Regional Division will also be entitled to hold the designated championship trophy for a year. Where possible, such trophies will be presented at a home first-team fixture. The holders must give an undertaking to ensure the safe custody of the Championship trophy until its due return date – stated on the guarantee form issued. The Championship trophies are the property of The Football League and may never be won outright.

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APPENDIX A Regulations for Football Association Appeals Commencement of Appeal

1.1 An appeal shall be commenced by lodging a notice of appeal (‘the Notice of appeal’) with The Association.

1.2 The Notice of Appeal shall be lodged within 14 days of the date of notification of the decision appealed against. In the case of an appeal from a decision of a Disciplinary Commission, the date of notification of the decision shall be the date of the written decision or, if applicable, the date of the written reasons for the decision. In relation to any other decision, the relevant date shall be the date on which it was first announced.

1.3 The Notice of Appeal must:

(1) identify the specific decision(s) being appealed;

(2) set out ground(s) of appeal and the reasons why it would be substantially unfair not to alter the original decision;

(3) set out a statement of the facts upon which the appeal is based;

(4) be accompanied by any deposit prescribed by the relevant Rules or Regulations. Where an appeal is lodged by fax, the deposit must be received not later than the third day following the day of despatch of the fax (including both the day of despatch and receipt);

(5) where appropriate, apply for leave to present new evidence under 2.6 below.

1.4 The grounds of appeal shall be that the body whose decision is appealed against:

(1) misinterpreted or failed to comply with the rules or regulations relevant to its decision; and/or

(2) came to a decision to which no reasonable such body could have come; and/or

(3 imposed a penalty, award order or sanction which is excessive.

1.5 Once an appeal has been commenced, it shall not be withdrawn except by leave of the Appeal Board, with such order for costs as the Appeal Board may consider appropriate. Appeal Proceedings

2.1 An Appeal Board shall proceed as set out below.

2.2 Reference to a party or parties means:

(1) the appellant (‘the Appellant’); and

(2) The Association in the case of an appeal against a decision of the Disciplinary Commission,

or the Affiliated Association or Competition whose decision is appealed against (the ‘Respondent’).

2.3 The Respondent shall nominate an individual or individuals to represent it before the Appeal Board.

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2.4 The Respondent shall serve a written reply to the Notice of Appeal (the ‘Reply’) on an Appellant and the Appeal Board within 21 days of the lodging of the Notice of Appeal. Where appropriate, the Reply must include any application for leave to present new evidence under 2.6 below.

2.5 The parties shall be entitled to make oral submissions to the Appeal Board but an appeal shall be by way of a review on documents only, without oral evidence, except where the Appeal Board gives leave to present new evidence under 2.6 below.

2.6 The Appeal Board shall hear new evidence only where it has given leave that it may be presented. An application for leave to present new evidence must be made in the Notice of Appeal or the Reply, setting out the nature and the relevance of the new evidence, and why it was not presented at the original hearing. Save in exceptional circumstances, the Appeal Board shall not grant leave to present new evidence unless satisfied with the reason given as to why it was not, or could not have been, presented at the original hearing and that such evidence is relevant. The Appeal Board’s decision shall be final.

2.7 The Chairman of an Appeal Board may upon the application of a party or otherwise, give any instructions considered necessary for the proper conduct of the proceedings, including but not limited to

(1) extending or abridging any time limit;

(2) amending or dispensing with any procedural steps set out in these Regulations;

(3) instructing that a transcript be made of the proceedings;

(4) ordering parties to attend a preliminary hearing;

(5) ordering a party to provide written submissions. The decision of the Chairman of the Appeal Board shall be final.

2.8 The Appeal Board may adjourn a hearing for such period and upon such terms (including an order as to costs) as it considers appropriate.

2.9 The Appellant shall prepare a set of documents which shall be provided to the Appeal Board and Respondent at least seven days before the hearing and which shall comprise the following (or their equivalent):

(1) the Charge;

(2) the Answer;

(3) any documents or other evidence referred to at the original hearing relevant to the appeal;

(4) any transcript of the original hearing;

(5) the notification of decision appealed against and where they have been given the reasons for the decision;

(6) any new evidence;

(7) The Notice of Appeal;

(8) The Reply.

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Where the Disciplinary Commission or other body appealed against has not stated the reasons for its decision, either

(i) the Appellant shall request written reasons from that body which shall be provided to the Appeal Board; or

(ii) the Appeal Board shall require that a member of the body that made the decision shall attend (in which case, questions many be put by the Appeal Board at a hearing to satisfy itself as to the reasons for the decision. Cross-examination by the Appellant or Respondent shall not be permitted. Representatives may be made by the parties to the Appeal Board who may then put questions to the member of the body that made the decision).

2.10 Appeal hearings shall be conducted how, when and where the Appeal Board considers appropriate. Reasonable notice shall be given by the Appeal Board of the date, time and venue of the appeal.

Where an application to present new evidence has been made, the party making the application shall address the Appeal Board in support of the application and the other party may respond; the Appeal Board shall then determine whether or not it will receive the new evidence. The following procedures shall be followed at an appeal hearing unless the Appeal Board thinks it appropriate to amend them:

(1) The Appellant to address the Appeal Board, summarising its case;

(2) Any new evidence to be presented by the Appellant;

(3) The Respondent to address the Appeal Board, summarising its case;

(4) Any new evidence to be presented by the Respondent;

(5) Each party to be able to put questions to the parties and any witness giving new evidence at any stage;

(6) The Appeal Board may put questions to the parties and any witness giving new evidence at any stage;

(7) The Respondent to make closing submissions;

(8) The Appellant to make closing submissions.

2.11 The Appeal Board shall proceed in the absence of any party, unless it is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for the failure of the party to attend, and shall do so in such manner as it considers appropriate.

2.12 The Appeal Board may, in the event of a party failing to comply with an order, requirement or instruction of the Appeal Board, take any action it considers appropriate, including an award of costs against the offending party. Appeal Board Decisions

3.1 A decision, order, requirement or instruction of the Appeal Board shall (save where to be made under the Rules by the Chairman of the Appeal Board alone) be determined by a majority. Each member of the Appeal Board shall have one vote, save that the Chairman shall have a second and casting vote in the event of deadlock.

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3.2 A decision of the Appeal Board shall be final and binding and there shall be no right of further challenge.

3.3 The Appeal Board shall have power to:

(1) allow or dismiss the appeal;

(2) exercise any power which the body against whose decision the appeal was made could have exercised, whether the effect is to increase or decrease any penalty, award, order or sanction originally imposed; (3) remit the matter for re-hearing;

(4) order that any deposit be forfeited or returned as it considers appropriate;

(5) make such further or other order as it considers appropriate, generally or for the purpose of giving effect to its decision. Costs

3.4 The Appeal Board shall have power to make such order as to the costs of the original hearing and the appeal as it considers appropriate. Announcement of Decision

3.5 The Appeal Board shall announce its decision to the parties as soon as practicable in such a manner as it considers appropriate; and unless it directs otherwise, its decision shall come into effect immediately. Written Decision

3.6 As soon as practicable after the hearing, the Appeal Board shall publish a written statement of its decision, which shall state;

(1) the names of the parties, the decision(s) appealed against and the grounds of appeal;

(2) whether or not the appeal is allowed; and

(3) the order(s) of the Appeal Board.

The written statement shall be signed and dated by the Chairman of the Appeal Board and be the conclusive record of the decision.

3.7 The Appeal Board shall, upon the request of the Appellant (such request to be received at The Association within five days of the date of the announcement of the decision), give written reasons for the decision.

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THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE CUP COMPETITION SEASON 2011-2012 Rules

1 The Competition shall be called ‘The Football League Youth Alliance Cup’ or any such other title as the terms of any such sponsorship arrangement shall require.

2 The Competition shall be organised by the Executive who may delegate the organisation to the Secretary or such other person or body as it deems appropriate, who shall have the authority to apply, amend, act upon and enforce these rules in such manner as they in their absolute discretion deem appropriate.

3 All Clubs who are in membership of The Football League Youth Alliance from time to time shall be eligible to participate in the Competition. From time and upon such terms and conditions as it may think fit, the Alliance may admit additional Clubs. The Rules of the Competition are binding on the Clubs taking part.

4 All matches shall be of 90 minutes duration (45 minutes each way) with a half time interval not exceeding 15 minutes.

(a) In the Northern competition all rounds shall be played on a straight knock out basis with the first drawn Club playing at home. If the is level after 90 minutes, the winner shall be determined by the taking of penalty kicks in accordance with the Laws of the game.

(b) The Southern competition shall initially be played in a mini-league formt with 16 clubs qualifying for the next round, as determined by the Executive. Points are awarded in accordance with the laws of the game, 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. Subsequent ties shall be played on a straight knock out basis with the first drawn Club playing at home. If the score is level after 90 minutes, the winner shall be determined by the taking of penalty kicks in accordance with the Laws of the game.

5 The Executive shall have power to set a deadline for all matches to be played. Any matches still outstanding may be regarded as null and void at the absolute discretion of the Executive.

6 Round One shall consist of all Youth Alliance clubs. When the number of Clubs entered requires it, such number of byes as is necessary will be awarded.

7 Round Two shall consist of the winners and clubs awarded byes from Round One.

8 All other subsequent Rounds of the competition shall consist of the winners of the previous rounds.

9 (a) Immediately after each Draw is made, notice shall be given to each Club of the name of its opponent, in conjunction with notification of the date by which the tie is to be played.

(b) The date of the tie shall be determined by the Executive and shall be arranged as soon as practical after consultation with each of the Clubs concerned.

(c) No match may be postponed without the agreement of the Executive. It shall be the duty of the Home Club in each instance to immediately notify the appointed Referee and Assistant Referees of such dislocation.

(d) All re-arrangements of Competition matches must be scheduled for the earliest reasonable opportunity and submitted to and approved by the Executive. Any match not so arranged shall have its date fixed by the Executive.

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10 The time of Kick-off shall be fixed by the Home Club in accordance with Youth Alliance Rules.

11 Any Club without just cause failing to fulfill a fixture within the approved dates shall be liable to a sanction as laid down in The Football League Youth Alliance Rules

12 Substitutes up to a maximum of five per team may be nominated for any match provided they are included on the team lists handed to a representative of the opposing team and the Referee in the match officials’ dressing room at least thirty minutes before kick-off. No more than three of the nominated substitutes may take part in each match.

13 Clubs shall play in colours as laid down in Rule 9 of The Football League Youth Alliance Rules. In the event of two Clubs, in the opinion of the Referee, having the same or similar colours, the away team shall make the change. Clubs opting to play in a predominantly black shirt will be required to provide an alternative green shirt to each of the match officials (as defined in Rule 9.5 of The Football League Youth Alliance Rules).

14 Results of all matches shall be notified to the Executive together with a list of the players on the form provided within six days. In the case of defaulting Clubs, a fine of £25 shall be imposed.

Home Clubs must also advise The Football League (0844 826 9200) and the Press Association (0870 124 0150) of the result of the match within 30 minutes of the final whistle. In the case of default Clubs must pay a fine of £25.

15 Reports on the conduct of the game by the Referee and Assistant Referees must be forwarded to the Executive within 6 days. In the case of default Clubs must pay a fine of £25.

16 A player shall be deemed eligible to play in the Competition provided each registration complies with the provisions of Regulation 10.2 of The Football League Youth Alliance.

17 Clubs shall retain any gate receipts from matches played on their own ground. In the Final tie – to be played at the first-team venue of the Club drawn to play at home - the Club playing away from home shall be entitled to claim travelling expenses (limited to motor coach hire) out of the net gate receipts.

18 A Trophy will be presented to the winners of the Competition and twenty one souvenirs will be presented to the winners and runners-up. Souvenirs will also be provided for the match officials appointed to the Final Tie. The holders of the Trophy shall return it in like good order and condition to The Football League Youth Alliance one month before the Final Tie of the next year’s Competition. The Trophy shall remain the property of The Football League Youth Alliance and may never be won outright.

19 The Executive will adjudicate in the event of any ties interfering with League matches. Senior Cup Competition and Youth Alliance League matches take precedence over matches in this Competition in appropriate circumstances.

20 The Executive shall be empowered to make decisions on any matters not otherwise specifically provided for in these rules.

21 Any fine or fines imposed must be paid within 14 days of notification. Any Cub failing to pay a fine or fines within 21 days of imposition will be liable to such further punishment as the Executive may determine.

22 Any Club dissatisfied with any decision of the Executive have the right of appeal to the Football Association in accordance with Rule 11.3 of The Football League Youth Alliance.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO MATCH OFFICIALS

• Confirmation of date/kick-off time must be acknowledged to Clubs within two days of receiving correspondence providing notification of these details.

• Referees must inform the League Executive of all late kick-offs.

• Match Officials must arrange to be at the ground at least one hour before the advertised time of kick-off.

• Referees must provide report their late arrival to the League Executive. If Assistant Referees arrive later than the designated time, the League Executive and the appointing body (normally local County Football Associations) must be notified.

• If an Assistant Referee assumes the Referee’s duties, this should be reported to the League Executive, together with supplementary information concerning the reasons underlying this occurrence.

• Officials must not accept other appointments on dates already occupied by Youth Alliance competitions except by consent of the League Executive.

• Where it is found necessary to stop play owing to bad weather or other causes the Referee should wait a reasonable length of time before deciding to abandon the match.

• Referees and Assistant Referees must report all causes of misconduct on the part of the players, officials, spectators, etc. to the League Executive and The Football Association.

• Match Officials must report any club in default of the Rules of the competition to The Youth Alliance Executive.

• The use of the Match Officials dressing room is restricted to the appointed Match Officials and duly authorised Club officials only.

It is a mandatory requirement for Referees to submit a Football League Youth Alliance report form to the Executive within five days of the fixture taking place. Any official failing to comply with this stipulation will be reported to The Football Association’s Regional Appointments Officers.

An electronic template can be obtained from the following e-mail address:

[email protected]

All Level 3/4 Referees will be provided with a report form in conjunction with this handbook. This should be retained throughout the 2011-2012 season and reproduced whenever necessary.

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THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE - HONOURS 1998 - 2011 Date Division One North Winners Division Two North Winners Division Three North Winners Division Four North Winners (formerly Premier Division) (formerly Division One) (formerly Division Two) (formerly Division Three) 1998-1999 Sheffield United Northampton Town Stoke City Notts County 1999-2000 Bury Scarborough Halifax Town Was not completed 2000-2001 Doncaster Rovers Notts County Carlisle United Hull City 2001-2002 Tranmere Rovers Oldham Athletic Doncaster Rovers 2002-2003 Tranmere Rovers Oldham Athletic Wrexham 2003-2004 Oldham Athletic Stockport County Bury 2004-2005 Oldham Athletic Rotherham United Preston North End Division One South Winners Division Two South Winners Division Three South Winners (formerly Premier Division) (formerly Division One) (formerly Division Two) 1998-1999 Was not completed Was not completed Was not completed 1999-2000 Brighton & Hove Albion Wycombe Wanderers Shrewsbury Town 2000-2001 Leyton Orient Luton Town Torquay United 2001-2002 Brentford Rushden & Diamonds Notts County 2002-2003 Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion Swansea City 2003-2004 Cambridge United Portsmouth Leyton Orient 2004-2005 Cambridge United Portsmouth Northampton Town North & Midlands North & Midlands South West Conference South East Conference West Conference East Conference 2005-2006 Oldham Athletic Chesterfield Yeovil Town Brighton & Hove Albion 2006-2007 Oldham Athletic Hull City Oxford United Queens Park Rangers North West Conference North East Conference South West Conference South East Conference 2007-2008 Walsall Hull City Plymouth Argyle Queens Park Rangers 2008-2009 Wrexham Chesterfield Swindon Town Southend United 2009-2010 Preston North End Hull City Swindon Town Millwall 2010-2011 Rochdale Chesterfield Swindon Town Queens Park Rangers

The Football League Youth Alliance Cup Date Winners Runners-up Score Venue 1999-2000 West Bromwich Albion Scunthorpe United 0-0 AET (WBA won 3-2 on penalties) 2000-2001 Leyton Orient Bradford City 1-0 2001-2002 Walsall Notts County 2-0 2002-2003 Tranmere Rovers Northampton Town 3-0 Sixfields Stadium 2003-2004 City Tranmere Rovers 6-1 Prenton Park 2004-2005 Swindon Town Burnley 1-1 AET (Swindon won 4-3 on penalties) Turf Moor 2005-2006 Preston North End Colchester United 5-2 AET (2-2 after 90 minutes) Layer Road 2006-2007 Stockport County Colchester United 6-2 Edgeley Park 2007-2008 Hull City Colchester United 3-0 Layer Road 2008-2009 Grimsby Town Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Loftus Road Queens Park Rangers Stockport County 4-3 Loftus Road 2010-2011 Wycombe Wanderers Darlington 0-0 (Wycombe won 4-2 on penalties) Adams Park

Under 17 Regional Conferences Date South West Conference South East Conference 2000-2001 Cardiff City Brighton & Hove Albion 2001-2002 Swindon Town Peterborough United 2002-2003 Cardiff City Brighton & Hove Albion 2003-2004 AFC Bournemouth Brighton & Hove Albion

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YOUTH ALLIANCE TABLES SEASON 2010-2011 NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Group Name P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Rochdale 24 16 4 4 70 35 +35 52 2 Burnley 24 15 4 5 51 25 +26 49 3 Preston North End 24 15 2 7 62 34 +28 47 4 Port Vale 23 12 7 4 43 26 +17 43 5 Wigan Athletic 23 13 3 7 56 37 +19 42 6 Walsall 23 11 6 6 63 44 +19 39 7 Oldham Athletic 24 11 3 10 47 39 +8 36 8 Macclesfield Town 23 8 7 8 53 46 +7 31 9 Shrewsbury Town 23 8 7 8 29 30 -1 31 10 Wrexham 23 8 6 9 34 40 -6 30 11 Stockport County 23 9 2 12 35 58 -23 29 12 Blackpool 24 9 1 14 33 69 -36 28 13 Morecambe 24 8 3 13 50 70 -20 27 14 Bury 24 6 6 12 36 56 -20 24 15 Tranmere Rovers 23 5 4 14 37 48 -11 19 16 Carlisle United 24 4 6 14 37 57 -20 18 17 Accrington Stanley 24 4 5 15 33 55 -22 17 NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Pos Name P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Chesterfield 24 16 4 4 58 33 +25 52 2 Notts County 24 16 3 5 46 25 +21 51 3 Grimsby Town 24 13 4 7 44 23 +21 43 4 Hartlepool United 24 13 3 8 57 38 +19 42 5 Darlington 24 13 1 10 51 26 +25 40 6 Hull City 24 12 3 9 48 34 +14 39 7 Doncaster Rovers 24 12 3 9 45 41 +4 39 8 Bradford City 24 9 5 10 43 50 -7 32 9 Scunthorpe United 24 8 6 10 30 39 -9 30 10 York City 24 5 7 12 40 61 -21 22 11 Rotherham United 24 7 1 16 44 73 -29 22 12 Lincoln City 24 5 5 14 33 56 -23 20 13 Burton Albion 24 3 3 18 34 74 -40 12 SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Pos Name P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Swindon Town 20 14 4 2 59 24 +35 46 2 Exeter City 20 13 1 6 50 31 +19 40 3 Plymouth Argyle 20 10 5 5 41 31 +10 35 4 Swansea City 20 9 4 7 36 35 +1 31 5 Bristol Rovers 20 8 3 9 30 35 -5 27 6 Cheltenham Town 20 6 7 7 38 32 +6 25 7 Yeovil Town 20 7 3 10 31 37 -6 24 8 Oxford United 20 6 6 8 29 36 -7 24 9 Torquay United 20 6 2 12 25 40 -15 20 10 Hereford United 20 5 4 11 26 46 -20 19 11 AFC Bournemouth 20 5 3 12 21 39 -18 18 SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Pos Name P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Queens Park Rangers 22 16 4 2 51 16 +35 52 2 Millwall 22 16 1 5 41 18 +23 49 3 Wycombe Wanderers 22 12 3 7 42 31 +11 39 4 Brentford 22 11 5 6 51 34 +17 38 5 Leyton Orient 22 11 4 7 52 37 +15 37 6 Colchester United 22 11 4 7 51 38 +13 37 7 Peterborough United 22 9 4 9 36 39 -3 31 8 Southend United 22 9 3 10 39 33 +6 30 9 Stevenage 22 9 3 10 34 41 -7 30 10 Luton Town 22 9 1 12 31 37 -6 28 11 Brighton & Hove Albion 22 8 4 10 33 42 -9 28 12 Aldershot Town 22 7 4 11 34 45 -11 25 13 Gillingham 22 6 5 11 35 46 -11 23 14 Barnet 22 7 2 13 40 60 -20 23 15 Northampton Town 22 5 3 14 25 52 -27 18 16 Dagenham & Redbridge 22 4 2 16 20 46 -26 14

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NB - These fixtures are subject to change. All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11.00am unless otherwise stated.

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FIXTURE LIST

FRIDAY, 5 AUGUST, 2011 SATURDAY, 20 AUGUST, 2011 NORTH WEST NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Rochdale 7:00 Accrington Stanley v Bury Carlisle United v Preston North End SATURDAY, 6 AUGUST, 2011 Morecambe v Oldham Athletic Rochdale v Blackpool NORTH WEST Tranmere Rovers v Port Vale Blackpool v Preston North End Walsall v Shrewsbury Town Morecambe v Burnley Wigan Athletic v Stockport County Oldham Athletic v Carlisle United Wrexham v Macclesfield Town Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County Wigan Athletic v Port Vale 10:30 NORTH EAST Wrexham v Shrewsbury Town Burton Albion v Chesterfield NORTH EAST Grimsby Town v Bradford City Hull City v Hartlepool United 12:00 Burton Albion v Lincoln City Notts County v Rotherham United Doncaster Rovers v Darlington Scunthorpe United v Darlington Hull City v Chesterfield York City v Lincoln City Notts County v Bradford City Rotherham United v Grimsby Town SOUTH WEST York City v Hartlepool United AFC Bournemouth v Torquay United SOUTH WEST Bristol Rovers v Hereford United 10:30 Oxford United v Exeter City AFC Bournemouth v Swindon Town Swansea City v Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town v Swindon Town Oxford United v Torquay United Swansea City v Exeter City SOUTH EAST Yeovil Town v Hereford United AFC Wimbledon v Crawley Town SOUTH EAST Brentford v Queens Park Rangers Dagenham & Redbridge v Brighton & Hove Albion 10:30 AFC Wimbledon v Southend United Gillingham v Aldershot Town Brentford v Northampton Town Leyton Orient v Southend United 10:30 Dagenham & Redbridge v Aldershot Town Luton Town v Barnet Gillingham v Brighton & Hove Albion Peterborough United v Wycombe Wanderers Luton Town v Colchester United Stevenage v Colchester United Millwall v Crawley Town Peterborough United v Barnet WEDNESDAY, 24 AUGUST, 2011 SATURDAY, 13 AUGUST, 2011 SOUTH WEST NORTH WEST Plymouth Argyle v Yeovil Town 14:00 Burnley v Accrington Stanley Bury v Blackpool SATURDAY, 27 AUGUST, 2011 Carlisle United v Rochdale NORTH WEST Macclesfield Town v Tranmere Rovers Port Vale v Walsall Burnley v Blackpool Preston North End v Morecambe 10:30 Bury v Rochdale Shrewsbury Town v Wigan Athletic Carlisle United v Morecambe Stockport County v Wrexham Oldham Athletic v Preston North End NORTH EAST NORTH EAST Bradford City v Scunthorpe United Bradford City v York City Chesterfield v York City Burton Albion v Rotherham United Darlington v Grimsby Town Chesterfield v Doncaster Rovers Hartlepool United v Doncaster Rovers Darlington v Notts County Hull City v Rotherham United Hartlepool United v Scunthorpe United Lincoln City v Notts County Lincoln City v Hull City SOUTH WEST SOUTH WEST Cheltenham Town v Oxford United Cheltenham Town v Torquay United Exeter City v Plymouth Argyle Exeter City v Swindon Town Hereford United v AFC Bournemouth 11:30 Oxford United v Bristol Rovers Swindon Town v Bristol Rovers Swansea City v AFC Bournemouth 12:00 Torquay United v Yeovil Town SOUTH EAST SOUTH EAST Brighton & Hove Albion v AFC Wimbledon AFC Wimbledon v Aldershot Town Colchester United v Queens Park Rangers Brighton & Hove Albion v Millwall Dagenham & Redbridge v Leyton Orient 10:30 Colchester United v Brentford Gillingham v Millwall Crawley Town v Leyton Orient Northampton Town v Barnet Northampton Town v Peterborough United Peterborough United v Stevenage Queens Park Rangers v Luton Town 10:45 Southend United v Aldershot Town Southend United v Gillingham Wycombe Wanderers v Luton Town Wycombe Wanderers v Stevenage

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SATURDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER, 2011 SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST SOUTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Blackpool Cheltenham Town v Hereford United Bury v Oldham Athletic Exeter City v Torquay United Macclesfield Town v Stockport County Oxford United v AFC Bournemouth Morecambe v Rochdale Plymouth Argyle v Bristol Rovers Port Vale v Shrewsbury Town Swansea City v Swindon Town Preston North End v Burnley 10:30 Wigan Athletic v Walsall SOUTH EAST Wrexham v Tranmere Rovers Aldershot Town v Brighton & Hove Albion Barnet v Brentford NORTH EAST Crawley Town v Gillingham Burton Albion v Bradford City Leyton Orient v Millwall Doncaster Rovers v Rotherham United Luton Town v Stevenage Grimsby Town v Chesterfield Northampton Town v Wycombe Wanderers Notts County v Hartlepool United Peterborough United v Colchester United Scunthorpe United v Lincoln City Southend United v Dagenham & Redbridge York City v Darlington SATURDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER, 2011 SOUTH WEST NORTH WEST Bristol Rovers v Exeter City 10:30 Hereford United v Plymouth Argyle Accrington Stanley v Carlisle United Swindon Town v Cheltenham Town Blackpool v Morecambe Torquay United v Swansea City Bury v Preston North End Yeovil Town v Oxford United Macclesfield Town v Rochdale Oldham Athletic v Burnley SOUTH EAST SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Gillingham Barnet v Colchester United Brentford v Wycombe Wanderers Crawley Town v Aldershot Town Crawley Town v Southend United Leyton Orient v Brighton & Hove Albion 10:30 Dagenham & Redbridge v Gillingham 10:30 Luton Town v Northampton Town Leyton Orient v AFC Wimbledon Millwall v Dagenham & Redbridge Luton Town v Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers v Wycombe Wanderers 10:45 Millwall v Aldershot Town Stevenage v Brentford Queens Park Rangers v Barnet 10:45 Stevenage v Northampton Town SATURDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER, 2011 SATURDAY, 1 OCTOBER, 2011 NORTH WEST NORTH WEST Preston North End v Blackpool 10:30 Tranmere Rovers v Carlisle United Carlisle United v Bury Walsall v Macclesfield Town Macclesfield Town v Port Vale Oldham Athletic v Blackpool NORTH EAST Preston North End v Accrington Stanley 10:30 Rochdale v Burnley Darlington v Chesterfield 12:00 Shrewsbury Town v Tranmere Rovers SOUTH EAST Walsall v Stockport County Wigan Athletic v Wrexham Brentford v Luton Town Colchester United v Northampton Town NORTH EAST Dagenham & Redbridge v Crawley Town 10:30 Burton Albion v Doncaster Rovers Gillingham v Leyton Orient Chesterfield v Rotherham United Millwall v AFC Wimbledon Hartlepool United v Bradford City Queens Park Rangers v Peterborough United 10:45 Hull City v Grimsby Town Southend United v Brighton & Hove Albion Lincoln City v Darlington 12:00 Wycombe Wanderers v Barnet Scunthorpe United v Notts County SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER, 2011 SOUTH WEST NORTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Plymouth Argyle Bury v Burnley Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town 10:30 Carlisle United v Blackpool Hereford United v Exeter City Morecambe v Accrington Stanley Swindon Town v Oxford United Rochdale v Oldham Athletic Yeovil Town v Swansea City Shrewsbury Town v Macclesfield Town SOUTH EAST Stockport County v Port Vale Tranmere Rovers v Wigan Athletic AFC Wimbledon v Dagenham & Redbridge Walsall v Wrexham Aldershot Town v Leyton Orient Barnet v Stevenage NORTH EAST Brighton & Hove Albion v Crawley Town Bradford City v Lincoln City Northampton Town v Queens Park Rangers Darlington v Hartlepool United Peterborough United v Brentford Doncaster Rovers v Hull City Southend United v Millwall Grimsby Town v Burton Albion Wycombe Wanderers v Colchester United Notts County v York City Scunthorpe United v Rotherham United

All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11:00am unless otherwise stated.

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SATURDAY, 8 OCTOBER, 2011 SATURDAY, 12 NOVEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Oldham Athletic Accrington Stanley v Morecambe Carlisle United v Burnley Blackpool v Carlisle United Macclesfield Town v Wigan Athletic Burnley v Bury Morecambe v Bury Macclesfield Town v Shrewsbury Town Oldham Athletic v Rochdale NORTH EAST Port Vale v Stockport County Bradford City v Chesterfield Wigan Athletic v Tranmere Rovers Darlington v Burton Albion 12:00 Wrexham v Walsall Doncaster Rovers v Scunthorpe United NORTH EAST Grimsby Town v York City Notts County v Hull City Bradford City v Doncaster Rovers Rotherham United v Lincoln City Darlington v Hull City Hartlepool United v Burton Albion 12:00 SATURDAY, 15 OCTOBER, 2011 Lincoln City v Grimsby Town Scunthorpe United v Chesterfield NORTH WEST York City v Rotherham United Blackpool v Accrington Stanley Burnley v Preston North End SOUTH EAST Oldham Athletic v Bury AFC Wimbledon v Brighton & Hove Albion Rochdale v Morecambe Aldershot Town v Southend United Stockport County v Shrewsbury Town Barnet v Northampton Town Tranmere Rovers v Walsall Leyton Orient v Dagenham & Redbridge Wrexham v Port Vale Luton Town v Wycombe Wanderers Millwall v Gillingham NORTH EAST Queens Park Rangers v Colchester United 10:45 Burton Albion v Notts County Stevenage v Peterborough United Chesterfield v Darlington 12:00 Hartlepool United v Rotherham United SATURDAY, 19 NOVEMBER, 2011 Hull City v Bradford City NORTH WEST Scunthorpe United v Grimsby Town York City v Doncaster Rovers Burnley v Carlisle United Bury v Morecambe SATURDAY, 22 OCTOBER, 2011 Oldham Athletic v Accrington Stanley Port Vale v Macclesfield Town NORTH WEST Preston North End v Rochdale 10:30 Blackpool v Burnley Stockport County v Walsall Morecambe v Carlisle United Tranmere Rovers v Shrewsbury Town Preston North End v Oldham Athletic 10:30 Wrexham v Wigan Athletic Rochdale v Bury NORTH EAST NORTH EAST Burton Albion v York City 12:00 Darlington v Bradford City Chesterfield v Hartlepool United 12:00 Grimsby Town v Hartlepool United 12:00 Doncaster Rovers v Lincoln City Hull City v Burton Albion 11:30 Grimsby Town v Notts County Lincoln City v Chesterfield Hull City v Scunthorpe United Notts County v Doncaster Rovers Rotherham United v Darlington York City v Scunthorpe United SOUTH WEST SATURDAY, 29 OCTOBER, 2011 AFC Bournemouth v Bristol Rovers NORTH WEST Cheltenham Town v Yeovil Town Plymouth Argyle v Oxford United Burnley v Oldham Athletic Swansea City v Hereford United Carlisle United v Accrington Stanley Torquay United v Swindon Town Morecambe v Blackpool Preston North End v Bury 10:30 SOUTH EAST Shrewsbury Town v Port Vale Aldershot Town v Crawley Town Stockport County v Macclesfield Town Brentford v Stevenage Tranmere Rovers v Wrexham Brighton & Hove Albion v Leyton Orient Walsall v Wigan Athletic Colchester United v Barnet NORTH EAST Dagenham & Redbridge v Millwall 10:30 Gillingham v AFC Wimbledon Bradford City v Rotherham United Northampton Town v Luton Town Burton Albion v Scunthorpe United Wycombe Wanderers v Queens Park Rangers Chesterfield v Notts County Doncaster Rovers v Grimsby Town SATURDAY, 26 NOVEMBER, 2011 Hartlepool United v Lincoln City 12:00 York City v Hull City NORTH WEST Morecambe v Preston North End SOUTH WEST Plymouth Argyle v Torquay United SOUTH EAST Crawley Town v Dagenham & Redbridge Stevenage v Queens Park Rangers

All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11:00am unless otherwise stated.

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SATURDAY, 10 DECEMBER, 2011 SATURDAY, 7 JANUARY, 2012 NORTH WEST NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Preston North End Accrington Stanley v Burnley Blackpool v Oldham Athletic Blackpool v Bury Burnley v Rochdale Rochdale v Carlisle United Bury v Carlisle United Tranmere Rovers v Macclesfield Town Port Vale v Wrexham Walsall v Port Vale Shrewsbury Town v Stockport County Wigan Athletic v Shrewsbury Town Walsall v Tranmere Rovers Wrexham v Stockport County Wigan Athletic v Macclesfield Town NORTH EAST NORTH EAST Bradford City v Hull City Bradford City v Hartlepool United Doncaster Rovers v York City Darlington v Lincoln City 12:00 Grimsby Town v Scunthorpe United Doncaster Rovers v Burton Albion Notts County v Burton Albion Grimsby Town v Hull City Rotherham United v Hartlepool United Notts County v Scunthorpe United Rotherham United v Chesterfield SOUTH WEST Bristol Rovers v Yeovil Town 10:30 SOUTH WEST Exeter City v AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers v Swansea City 10:30 Oxford United v Swansea City Exeter City v Cheltenham Town Swindon Town v Hereford United Hereford United v Torquay United Swindon Town v Plymouth Argyle SOUTH EAST Yeovil Town v AFC Bournemouth AFC Wimbledon v Leyton Orient Aldershot Town v Millwall SOUTH EAST Barnet v Queens Park Rangers AFC Wimbledon v Millwall Gillingham v Dagenham & Redbridge Barnet v Wycombe Wanderers Northampton Town v Stevenage Brighton & Hove Albion v Southend United Peterborough United v Luton Town Leyton Orient v Gillingham Southend United v Crawley Town Luton Town v Brentford Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford Northampton Town v Colchester United Peterborough United v Queens Park Rangers SATURDAY, 14 JANUARY, 2012 NORTH WEST SATURDAY, 17 DECEMBER, 2011 Blackpool v Rochdale NORTH WEST Bury v Accrington Stanley Burnley v Morecambe Oldham Athletic v Morecambe Carlisle United v Oldham Athletic 12:00 Port Vale v Tranmere Rovers Macclesfield Town v Walsall Preston North End v Carlisle United Port Vale v Wigan Athletic Shrewsbury Town v Walsall Shrewsbury Town v Wrexham Stockport County v Wigan Athletic Stockport County v Tranmere Rovers Rochdale v Accrington Stanley NORTH EAST NCE Burton Albion v Darlington 12:00 NORTH EAST Chesterfield v Bradford City Burton Albion v Grimsby Town Hull City v Notts County Hartlepool United v Darlington Lincoln City v Rotherham United Hull City v Doncaster Rovers Scunthorpe United v Doncaster Rovers Lincoln City v Bradford City York City v Grimsby Town Rotherham United v Scunthorpe United York City v Notts County SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Swansea City 11:30 SOUTH WEST Bristol Rovers v Oxford United 10:30 AFC Bournemouth v Cheltenham Town Swindon Town v Exeter City Hereford United v Oxford United Torquay United v Cheltenham Town Swansea City v Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town v Plymouth Argyle Torquay United v Bristol Rovers Yeovil Town v Exeter City SOUTH EAST Brentford v Peterborough United SOUTH EAST Colchester United v Wycombe Wanderers Brentford v Barnet Crawley Town v Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton & Hove Albion v Aldershot Town Dagenham & Redbridge v AFC Wimbledon Colchester United v Peterborough United Leyton Orient v Aldershot Town Dagenham & Redbridge v Southend United Millwall v Southend United Gillingham v Crawley Town Queens Park Rangers v Northampton Town 10:45 Millwall v Leyton Orient Stevenage v Luton Town Wycombe Wanderers v Northampton Town

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SATURDAY, 28 JANUARY, 2012 SATURDAY, 11 FEBRUARY, 2012 NORTH WEST NORTH EAST Accrington Stanley v Wigan Athletic Bradford City v Darlington Blackpool v Wrexham Burton Albion v Hull City Bury v Macclesfield Town Chesterfield v Lincoln City Carlisle United v Port Vale Doncaster Rovers v Notts County Morecambe v Shrewsbury Town Hartlepool United v Grimsby Town 12:00 Oldham Athletic v Stockport County Scunthorpe United v York City Preston North End v Tranmere Rovers 10:30 Rochdale v Walsall SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST Cheltenham Town v Bristol Rovers Exeter City v Hereford United Grimsby Town v Doncaster Rovers Oxford United v Swindon Town Hull City v York City Plymouth Argyle v AFC Bournemouth Lincoln City v Hartlepool United 12:00 Swansea City v Yeovil Town Notts County v Chesterfield Rotherham United v Bradford City SOUTH EAST Scunthorpe United v Burton Albion Aldershot Town v Gillingham SOUTH WEST Barnet v Luton Town Brighton & Hove Albion v Dagenham & Redbridge Cheltenham Town v Swindon Town Colchester United v Stevenage Exeter City v Bristol Rovers Crawley Town v AFC Wimbledon Oxford United v Yeovil Town Queens Park Rangers v Brentford 10:45 Plymouth Argyle v Hereford United Southend United v Leyton Orient Swansea City v Torquay United Wycombe Wanderers v Peterborough United SOUTH EAST SATURDAY, 18 FEBRUARY, 2012 Aldershot Town v Dagenham & Redbridge Barnet v Peterborough United SOUTH EAST Brighton & Hove Albion v Gillingham Barnet v Dagenham & Redbridge Colchester United v Luton Town Brentford v Gillingham Crawley Town v Millwall Colchester United v Leyton Orient Northampton Town v Brentford Luton Town v Millwall Queens Park Rangers v Stevenage 10:45 Northampton Town v Southend United Southend United v AFC Wimbledon Peterborough United v AFC Wimbledon Queens Park Rangers v Aldershot Town 10:45 SATURDAY, 4 FEBRUARY, 2012 Stevenage v Brighton & Hove Albion NORTH WEST Wycombe Wanderers v Crawley Town

Macclesfield Town v Wrexham SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY, 2012 Rochdale v Preston North End 10:30 Tranmere Rovers v Oldham Athletic NORTH WEST SOUTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Shrewsbury Town Blackpool v Stockport County AFC Bournemouth v Oxford United Burnley v Tranmere Rovers Bristol Rovers v Plymouth Argyle 10:30 Bury v Walsall (Ray Hall Lane) Hereford United v Cheltenham Town Carlisle United v Wigan Athletic Swindon Town v Swansea City Morecambe v Wrexham Torquay United v Exeter City Preston North End v Macclesfield Town 10:30 Rochdale v Port Vale (Training Pitches, Vale Park) SOUTH EAST Aldershot Town v AFC Wimbledon NORTH EAST Brentford v Colchester United Darlington v Rotherham United Gillingham v Southend United Hartlepool United v Chesterfield 12:00 Leyton Orient v Crawley Town Lincoln City v Doncaster Rovers Luton Town v Queens Park Rangers Notts County v Grimsby Town Millwall v Brighton & Hove Albion Scunthorpe United v Hull City Peterborough United v Northampton Town York City v Burton Albion 12:00 Stevenage v Wycombe Wanderers SOUTH WEST SATURDAY, 11 FEBRUARY, 2012 Bristol Rovers v AFC Bournemouth 10:30 NORTH WEST Hereford United v Swansea City Oxford United v Plymouth Argyle Port Vale v Accrington Stanley Swindon Town v Torquay United Shrewsbury Town v Blackpool Yeovil Town v Cheltenham Town Stockport County v Burnley Tranmere Rovers v Bury Walsall v Carlisle United 12:30 SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY, 2012 Wigan Athletic v Morecambe SOUTH EAST Wrexham v Oldham Athletic AFC Wimbledon v Northampton Town Aldershot Town v Peterborough United Brighton & Hove Albion v Queens Park Rangers Crawley Town v Stevenage Dagenham & Redbridge v Wycombe Wanderers Gillingham v Barnet Leyton Orient v Brentford Millwall v Colchester United Southend United v Luton Town

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SATURDAY, 3 MARCH, 2012 SATURDAY, 17 MARCH, 2012 NORTH WEST NORTH WEST Macclesfield Town v Accrington Stanley Macclesfield Town v Oldham Athletic Port Vale v Blackpool Port Vale v Preston North End Shrewsbury Town v Burnley Shrewsbury Town v Rochdale Stockport County v Bury Stockport County v Accrington Stanley Walsall v Morecambe Tranmere Rovers v Blackpool Wigan Athletic v Oldham Athletic Walsall v Burnley Wrexham v Preston North End Wigan Athletic v Bury Wrexham v Carlisle United 12:00 NORTH EAST NORTH EAST Burton Albion v Hartlepool United Chesterfield v Scunthorpe United Doncaster Rovers v Hartlepool United Doncaster Rovers v Bradford City Grimsby Town v Darlington Grimsby Town v Lincoln City Notts County v Lincoln City Hull City v Darlington Rotherham United v Hull City Rotherham United v York City Scunthorpe United v Bradford City York City v Chesterfield SOUTH WEST SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Yeovil Town Cheltenham Town v Exeter City Bristol Rovers v Torquay United 10:30 Plymouth Argyle v Swindon Town Cheltenham Town v AFC Bournemouth Swansea City v Bristol Rovers Exeter City v Yeovil Town Torquay United v Hereford United Oxford United v Hereford United SOUTH EAST SOUTH EAST Barnet v Southend United Barnet v Leyton Orient Brentford v AFC Wimbledon Brentford v Millwall Colchester United v Aldershot Town Colchester United v Southend United Luton Town v Brighton & Hove Albion Luton Town v AFC Wimbledon Northampton Town v Crawley Town Northampton Town v Aldershot Town Peterborough United v Dagenham & Redbridge Peterborough United v Brighton & Hove Albion Queens Park Rangers v Gillingham 10:45 Queens Park Rangers v Crawley Town 10:45 Stevenage v Leyton Orient Stevenage v Dagenham & Redbridge Wycombe Wanderers v Millwall Wycombe Wanderers v Gillingham

SATURDAY, 10 MARCH, 2012 SATURDAY, 24 MARCH, 2012 NORTH WEST NORTH WEST Blackpool v Macclesfield Town Rochdale v Tranmere Rovers Burnley v Port Vale Bury v Shrewsbury Town SOUTH WEST Carlisle United v Stockport County AFC Bournemouth v Exeter City Morecambe v Tranmere Rovers Hereford United v Swindon Town Oldham Athletic v Walsall Swansea City v Oxford United Preston North End v Wigan Athletic 10:30 Torquay United v Plymouth Argyle Rochdale v Wrexham Yeovil Town v Bristol Rovers NORTH EAST SOUTH EAST Bradford City v Notts County AFC Wimbledon v Wycombe Wanderers Chesterfield v Hull City Aldershot Town v Barnet Darlington v Doncaster Rovers Brighton & Hove Albion v Brentford Grimsby Town v Rotherham United Crawley Town v Colchester United Hartlepool United v York City Dagenham & Redbridge v Luton Town 10:30 Lincoln City v Burton Albion Gillingham v Northampton Town Leyton Orient v Peterborough United SOUTH WEST Millwall v Queens Park Rangers Plymouth Argyle v Swansea City Southend United v Stevenage SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Colchester United Aldershot Town v Luton Town Brighton & Hove Albion v Northampton Town Crawley Town v Peterborough United Dagenham & Redbridge v Queens Park Rangers 10:30 Gillingham v Stevenage Leyton Orient v Wycombe Wanderers Millwall v Barnet Southend United v Brentford

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SATURDAY, 31 MARCH, 2012 SATURDAY, 14 APRIL, 2012 NORTH WEST NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Walsall Port Vale v Bury Blackpool v Wigan Athletic Shrewsbury Town v Carlisle United Burnley v Wrexham Stockport County v Morecambe Carlisle United v Macclesfield Town Walsall v Preston North End Morecambe v Port Vale Wigan Athletic v Rochdale Oldham Athletic v Shrewsbury Town Wrexham v Accrington Stanley Preston North End v Stockport County NORTH EAST NORTH EAST Doncaster Rovers v Chesterfield Bradford City v Grimsby Town Hull City v Lincoln City Chesterfield v Burton Albion Notts County v Darlington Darlington v Scunthorpe United Rotherham United v Burton Albion Hartlepool United v Hull City 12:00 Scunthorpe United v Hartlepool United Lincoln City v York City 12:00 York City v Bradford City Rotherham United v Notts County SOUTH WEST SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Hereford United 11:30 Exeter City v Swansea City Bristol Rovers v Swindon Town 10:30 Hereford United v Yeovil Town Oxford United v Cheltenham Town Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town Yeovil Town v Torquay United Swindon Town v AFC Bournemouth Torquay United v Oxford United SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Queens Park Rangers SOUTH EAST Aldershot Town v Stevenage Barnet v AFC Wimbledon Brighton & Hove Albion v Wycombe Wanderers Brentford v Aldershot Town Crawley Town v Barnet Colchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion Dagenham & Redbridge v Brentford 10:30 Luton Town v Crawley Town Gillingham v Colchester United Northampton Town v Dagenham & Redbridge Leyton Orient v Luton Town Peterborough United v Gillingham Millwall v Northampton Town Queens Park Rangers v Leyton Orient 10:45 Southend United v Peterborough United Stevenage v Millwall Wycombe Wanderers v Southend United SATURDAY, 21 APRIL, 2012 NORTH WEST SATURDAY, 7 APRIL, 2012 Accrington Stanley v Tranmere Rovers NORTH WEST Blackpool v Walsall Macclesfield Town v Burnley Burnley v Wigan Athletic Rochdale v Stockport County Bury v Wrexham Morecambe v Macclesfield Town SOUTH WEST Oldham Athletic v Port Vale Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City Preston North End v Shrewsbury Town SOUTH EAST NORTH EAST Stevenage v Barnet Bradford City v Burton Albion Chesterfield v Grimsby Town Darlington v York City Hartlepool United v Notts County Lincoln City v Scunthorpe United Rotherham United v Doncaster Rovers SOUTH WEST Cheltenham Town v Swansea City Exeter City v Oxford United Hereford United v Bristol Rovers Swindon Town v Yeovil Town Torquay United v AFC Bournemouth SOUTH EAST Barnet v Brighton & Hove Albion Brentford v Crawley Town Colchester United v Dagenham & Redbridge Luton Town v Gillingham Northampton Town v Leyton Orient Peterborough United v Millwall Queens Park Rangers v Southend United 10:45 Stevenage v AFC Wimbledon Wycombe Wanderers v Aldershot Town

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YOUTH ALLIANCE CUP SOUTHERN SECTION

GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers AFC Wimbledon Cheltenham Town Exeter City Aldershot Town Hereford United Plymouth Argyle Brighton & Hove Albion Oxford United Swansea City Brentford Swindon Town Torquay United Crawley Town Yeovil Town Millwall

GROUP 4 GROUP 5 Barnet Dagenham & Redbridge Luton Town Colchester United Northampton Town Gillingham Peterborough United Leyton Orient Stevenage Queens Park Rangers Wycombe Wanderers Southend United

Please note - A total of 16 clubs will qualify for Round 2 due to take place on Saturday 3rd December 2011.

The top 3 from each group plus one highest 4th placed club from groups 2 - 5 with the superior playing record will qualify for Round 2.

SOUTHERN GROUP FIXTURES

WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER, 2011 SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER, 2011 GROUP 2 GROUP 1 Plymouth Argyle v Yeovil Town 14:00 Cheltenham Town v Swindon Town Hereford United v AFC Bournemouth SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER, 2011 Oxford United – Free GROUP 1 GROUP 2 Cheltenham Town v AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers v Plymouth Argyle 10:30 Oxford United v Hereford United Exeter City v Torquay United Swindon Town – Free Swansea City v Yeovil Town GROUP 2 GROUP 3 Exeter City v Bristol Rovers AFC Wimbledon v Crawley Town Swansea City v Plymouth Argyle Brentford v Aldershot Town Yeovil Town v Torquay United Brighton & Hove Albion v Millwall GROUP 3 GROUP 4 AFC Wimbledon v Millwall Luton Town v Stevenage Brighton & Hove Albion v Aldershot Town Northampton Town v Barnet Crawley Town v Brentford Wycombe Wanderers v Peterborough United GROUP 4 GROUP 5 Luton Town v Barnet Colchester United v Queens Park Rangers Peterborough United v Northampton Town Dagenham & Redbridge v Gillingham 10:30 Wycombe Wanderers v Stevenage Leyton Orient v Southend United GROUP 5 Colchester United v Dagenham & Redbridge Leyton Orient v Gillingham Queens Park Rangers v Southend United 10:45

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Southern Group Fixtures Continued

SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER, 2011 SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER, 2011 GROUP 1 GROUP 1 Hereford United v Cheltenham Town AFC Bournemouth v Oxford United Swindon Town v Oxford United Swindon Town v Hereford United AFC Bournemouth – Free Cheltenham Town – Free GROUP 2 GROUP 2 Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City Bristol Rovers v Swansea City 10:30 Torquay United v Swansea City Torquay United v Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town v Bristol Rovers Yeovil Town v Exeter City GROUP 3 GROUP 3 Aldershot Town v AFC Wimbledon AFC Wimbledon v Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton & Hove Albion v Brentford Millwall v Brentford Millwall v Crawley Town Aldershot Town v Crawley Town GROUP 4 GROUP 4 Barnet v Wycombe Wanderers Luton Town v Wycombe Wanderers Northampton Town v Luton Town Peterborough United v Barnet Stevenage v Peterborough United Stevenage v Northampton Town GROUP 5 GROUP 5 Gillingham v Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge v Leyton Orient 10:30 Queens Park Rangers v Leyton Orient 10:45 Gillingham v Queens Park Rangers Southend United v Dagenham & Redbridge Southend United v Colchester United SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER, 2011 GROUP 1 AFC Bournemouth v Swindon Town Oxford United v Cheltenham Town Hereford United – Free GROUP 2 Bristol Rovers v Torquay United 10:30 Plymouth Argyle v Yeovil Town Swansea City v Exeter City GROUP 3 Aldershot Town v Millwall Brentford v AFC Wimbledon Crawley Town v Brighton & Hove Albion GROUP 4 Barnet v Stevenage Peterborough United v Luton Town Wycombe Wanderers v Northampton Town GROUP 5 Gillingham v Southend United Leyton Orient v Colchester United Queens Park Rangers v Dagenham & Redbridge 10:30

YOUTH ALLIANCE CUP NORTHERN SECTION

ROUND 1 Preston North End v Burnley 10:30 Bradford City v Carlisle United 12:00 Rotherham United v Accrington Stanley Macclesfield Town v Hull City Shrewsbury Town v Stockport County Chesterfield v Oldham Athletic Port Vale v Morecambe Rochdale v Grimsby Town Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers Wigan Athletic v Scunthorpe United Doncaster Rovers v Walsall 12:00 Darlington v Hartlepool United Lincoln City v York City 12:00 Notts County v Wrexham

Bury & Burton Albion receive a bye through to Round 2 All ties will be played on Saturday 5th November 2011 with an 11.00am kick-off unless mutually agreed otherwise by both clubs.

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DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRIBUTORY LEAGUE MATCH OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS FOR SEASON 2011-2012

Referee administration for Contributory League football will ,from season 2011/12, be completed online via the Match Official Administration System (MOAS). The system will enable clubs and leagues to view their appointed officials, receive match official reappointments for their games, access live contact information for the match officials appointed, and complete the club report on referee form after each game without the need to email it to The FA.

A user guide will be distributed to the main club secretary prior to the start of the season with instructions on how to use MOAS.

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REGIONAL MANAGER'S CLUB LISTS 2011-2012

NORTH WEST MIDLANDS SOUTH EAST Harry Wilson Dennis Rofe T 07703 273843 T 07703 273844 T 07798 643393 Blackpool (C) Barnet (C) AFC Bournemouth (C) Bradford City (C) Burton Albion (C) AFC Wimbledon (C) Burnley (C) Grimsby Town (C) Aldershot Town (C) Carlisle United (C) Luton Town Brighton & Hove Albion (C) Hartlepool United (C) Northampton Town (C) Crawley Town (C) Hull City (C) Notts County (C) Dagenham & Redbrigde (C) Macclesfield Town (C) Peterborough United (C) Gillingham (C) Morecambe Stevenage (C) Leyton Orient (C) Oldham Athletic (C) Wycombe Wanderers (C) Millwall (C) Preston North End (C) Queens Park Rangers Rochdale (C) Southend (C) Stockport County (C) Tranmere Rovers (C) Wigan Athletic Wrexham

NORTH AND EAST SOUTH WEST HEAD OF YOUTH Adie Shaw Bob Bloomer DEVELOPMENT T 07736 668056 T 07760 788687 David Wetherall T 07552 166367 Bury (C) Bristol Rovers (C) Chesterfield (C) Cheltenham Town (C) Accrington Stanley (C) Colchester United (C) Exeter City (C) Brentford (C) Darlington (C) Hereford United (C) Scunthorpe United (C) Doncaster Rovers (C) Oxford United (C) Lincoln City (C) Plymouth Argyle (C) Port Vale (C) Shrewsbury Town (C) Rotherham United (C) Swansea City York City Swindon Town (C) Torquay United (C) Walsall (C) Yeovil Town (C)

KEY: (C) = Centres of Excellence

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Wycombe Wanderers - Alliance Cup Winners 2010/2011

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