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WELCOME TO MAYESBROOK PARK Barking V Ilford

Good afternoon ladies, gentlemen, girls and boys. Today, thanks to the hard work, dedication and generosity both in time and money of the people who voluntarily keep the oldest football club in Barking and Dagenham going we are able to continue in our 142nd season, our 3rd century and our 57th season in the . We are delighted to be back in the Isthmian League North Division, after two truncated seasons in the South Central.

We are very pleased to welcome the players, supporters and officials of Ilford FC and of course our own supporters, any uncommitted visitors and those most important people the referee and assistants, without whom we would have no game. We hope that you enjoy your visit and that we all have a safe journey home.

The last meeting between the two sides took place in 2016 with both sides in the Essex Senior League. Ilford ran out 2-1 winners, with our goal being scored by Joe Pearman. Further information on our fixtures against Ilford and other fixtures on this day can be found on page 14. Last Saturday’s fixture saw us comfortably beat Hullbridge Sports and a full report can be found on page 15.

Penned by Derek Pedder aka The Sandal Vandal (As designated by our late and greatly missed friend and supporter Brad Robinson)

Disclaimer: Please note any opinion, statement or views expressed in this programme are those of the various contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by Barking Football Club.

MAYESBROOK PARK GROUND RULES

All persons entering Mayesbrook Park on match days are only admitted subject to these rules and regulations. The club reserves the right to eject from the ground, and prosecute if thought appropriate; any person who within the club’s premises is considered by the club to be in breach of the following:

1: Entering the ground by any means other than through the proper turnstiles or gates. 2: Entering the field of play before, during or after the game. 3: Using obscene or abusive language or persistent swearing likely to cause offence. 4: Using terms of abuse, racial or otherwise, likely to offend. 5: Being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 6: Making vulgar or obscene gestures. 7: Carrying any offensive object or throwing any article onto the field of play. 8: No glass bottles, drinking glasses or other such article or object to be permitted. 9: Sitting on the perimeter fence is not permitted. All vehicles are parked at the owner’s/ driver’s risk. 10: Spectators are not permitted to bring or play with Footballs in the stadium

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CLUB HONOURS Barking FC are steeped in history and below are our major honours, for a full list please visit www.barking-fc.co.uk

Isthmian League - Champions 1978/79 Essex Senior League - Champions 2016/17 - Champions 1934/35 League Premier - Champions 1920/21 London League Division One - Champions 1909-10 FA Non-League Team of the Year 1978/79 FA Cup - Second Round Proper 1978/79, 1979/80, 1981/82, 1983/84 FA Amateur Cup - Runners Up 1926/27 FA Trophy best - Second Round 1979/80 FA Vase Best - Fifth Round (Last 16) 1996/97 London Senior Cup - Winners 1911/12, 1920/21, 1926/27, 1978/79 Essex Senior Cup – Winners 1893/94, 1895/96, 1919/20, 1945/46, 1962/63, 1969/70, 1989/90 East Anglian Cup - Winners 1937/38, 1953/54 (Shared) Essex Thameside Trophy – Winners 1952/53 (Shared), 1956/57, 1958/59, 1996/97 Gordon Brasted Trophy - Winners 2014/15 Dylon Shield Winners 1979/80 Essex Senior League Reserve Division – Champions 2011/12

The club has also been Champions in the following competitions: Essex Elizabethan Trophy, Essex Intermediate Cup, East Anglian Cup, South Essex League, Leyton & District League, London Charity Cup/ Eastern Floodlight Cup, Essex Floodlight Cup, Mithras Cup and the Premier Midweek league.

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NEWS ABOUT THE BLUES

NEW SIGNINGS It has been a summer of upheaval at the Blues and there a lot of new signings to announce! In goal, we welcome James Shaw, Oliver Pain and Eddie Allan who join us from Westfield, Chipstead and Carshalton respectively. Eddie made his debut in the 4-0 victory over Hullbridge.

In defence, we have signed experienced defenders Jay Leader (previously of Cray Wanderers), Elliot Omozusi (previously of Chelmsford City), James Folkes (formerly of Tonbridge Angels) and Barney Williams (formerly of Cray Wanderers). We have also signed Peter Ojemen from Fisher Athletic. In terms of previous season, both Jacob Adeyemi and Louis Dillon have returned.

In midfield, Jess Norey, Kieran Jones and Tom Salter have been promoted from the U23’s while we have welcomed Flavio Jumo (Fisher Athletic), Osaretin Otote, Johnny Gill, Georgie Fairhead (West Essex), Daniel McCullock (Braintree Town) and Olumide Oluwatimilehin (Braintree Town).

There has also been further upheaval in the striking department with the signings of experienced strikers Charlie MacDonald (a storied career including Brentford), George Purcell (Hornchurch FC). Charlie Heatley (Frenford FC) has also signed for the upcoming season.

PRESEASON RESULTS A full list of our preseason results can be found on page 11.

HULLBRIDGE SPORTS 0-4 BARKING FC The Blues opened their PitchingIn Isthmian League North campaign with a convincing win over Hullbridge Sports. Two goals for Charlie MacDonald, as well as goals for James Folkes and George Purcell secured all 3 points. A full report can be found on page 15.

PLAYER SPONSORSHIP We will be launching our new player sponsorship scheme for this season! If you require more information or are interested in sponsoring a player please see the details on page 8.

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12TH MAN SCHEME

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Fundraising 2021-22

There are some great ways to raise money for our great club. Contact Dave Blewitt 07875 842 805 for further details

NEW FUNDRAISING PACKAGES!

£500 - Three 6ft by 3ft pitch side banners, company logo entry in our match day magazine and website advert.

£400 - Two 6ft by 3ft pitch side banners and website advert.

£275 - One 6ft by 3ft pitch side banner and company logo entry in our match day magazine

PLEASE CONTACT DAVE BLEWITT FOR FURTHER DETAILS

THE 50-50 DRAW George Rose (pictured left) reports that he has volunteered to continue with the 50-50 draw this season. Half of the money raised goes towards the club and the other half will go to the lucky winner!

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2021-22 Kit Sponsorship

COMING SOON!

If you are interested in sponsoring a Barking player for the season, please see Dave Blewitt on match days or contact him on 07875 842 805

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MATCH CENTRE

DATE OPPONENTS COMP SCORE ATT GOAL SCORERS 14 Aug 21 Hullbridge Sports PIILN 4-0 135 Folkes, MacDonald x2, Purcell 21 Aug 21 Ilford FAC PR 28 Aug 21 Heybridge Swifts PIILN 30 Aug 21 Romford PIILN 10 Sept 21 Tilbury PIILN 14 Sept 21 Canvey Island PIILN 18 Sept 21 Maldon & Tiptree PIILN 27 Sept 21 Aveley PIILN 02 Oct 21 Witham Town PIILN 09 Oct 21 Heybridge Swifts FAT 2QR 16 Oct 21 Basildon United PIILN 23 Oct 21 Dereham Town PIILN 30 Oct 21 Coggeshall Town PIILN 06 Nov 21 Grays Athletic PIILN 13 Nov 21 Brentwood Town PIILN 20 Nov 21 Bury Town PIILN 27 Nov 21 Stowmarket Town PIILN 04 Dec 21 AFC Sudbury PIILN 11 Dec 21 Hullbridge Sports PIILN 18 Dec 21 Heybridge Swifts PIILN 27 Dec 21 Romford PIILN 01 Jan 22 Great Wakering Rovers PIILN 03 Jan 22 Hashtag United PIILN 08 Jan 22 Felixstowe & Walton Utd PIILN 15 Jan 22 Maldon & Tiptree PIILN 22 Jan 22 Canvey Island PIILN 29 Jan 22 Aveley PIILN 05 Feb 22 Witham Town PIILN 12 Feb 22 Basildon United PIILN 19 Feb 22 Dereham Town PIILN 26 Feb 22 Coggeshall Town PIILN 05 Mar 22 Grays Athletic PIILN 12 Mar 22 Brentwood Town PIILN 19 Mar 22 Bury Town PIILN 26 Mar 22 AFC Sudbury PIILN 02 Apr 22 Stowmarket Town PIILN 09 Apr 22 Felixstowe & Walton Utd PIILN 16 Apr 22 Great Wakering Rovers PIILN 18 Apr 22 Hashtag United PIILN 23 Apr 22 Tilbury PIILN

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ILFORD FC

Not only were Ilford one of the most famous names in amateur football for almost a century, but from 1904 to 1977 they played at one of its most celebrated venues. As well as being on hand to witness Ilford’s many successes, the 18,000 capacity Lynn Road ground at Newbury Park staged Olympic Games matches, Amateur Internationals, an FA Amateur Cup Final, plus countless other cup finals and representatives matches.

Formed in 1881, Ilford were founder members of both the Isthmian and Southern Leagues, the latter from which they resigned to be replaced by an emergent Tottenham Hotspur.

Ilford secured four-acres of initially undeveloped land at Lynn Road in 1904 and huge crowds by today’s standards necessitated developments which transformed the site into one of the best stadiums in the country.

Over the next five decades Ilford FC was comfortably one of the amateur game’s most successful clubs. Captain, Joe Dines, along with Ilford teammates William Martin and Leonard Dawe returned from the Stockholm Olympics with gold medals. Dines was duly signed by Liverpool… After winning consecutive championships in 1920/21 and 1921/22, the club embarked on its famed European tours, competing against FC Barcelona on four occasions (drawing twice) and beating Ajax 3-1, in Amsterdam. Back-to-back Amateur Cup triumphs confirmed this reputation. Four and even five-figure crowds were witnessed at Lynn Road during the period.

By 1951 nearly all the banking around the ground had been concreted, giving Newbury Park an 18,000 capacity with 1,400 seats, while in 1957 the covered accommodation was extended further still when a roof was erected over the terracing at the Ley Street end. But for the installation of floodlights in 1962, the ground remained unchanged for the remainder of its existence, even retaining its splendid white wicket fencing that spanned the four sides of the ground.

Further Wembley finals in 1958 and 1972 could not disguise the declining allure of the old amateur game. With increasing overheads, the old ground was put up for sale in 1977. Fans were seduced by the promise of a new, purpose-built stadium one mile away at Fairlop. This failed to materialise, following a tax bill which to this day is shrouded in mystery. A succession of ill-conceived mergers from which only today’s Dagenham and Redbridge FC emerged the winner, tragically sealed Ilford’s fate…. (but not quite)!

Supporters and officials of the old club managed to reform Ilford FC against all the odds, in 1987. After a protracted 8-year campaign with Redbridge Council, agreement was reached over the use of Cricklefield Stadium in the High Road (curiously a venue coveted by the club when doubts about their tenure at Lynn Road first emerged in the 1960s).

Successive developments have seen the pitch extended, the ground fully enclosed and £1m was raised to support the building of the clubhouse in 2002. As well as being a fine stadium, Cricklefield also provides a link to the old ground in the form of the Sir Herbert Dunnico Memorial Gates -presently awaiting restoration as part of a recent Heritage Lottery Grant, awarded to enable the club to extend its work in the local community.

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PRESEASON RESULTS

Opponent Score Scorers Cheshunt FC 2-1 OG, Fairhead Romford FC 3-0 Trialist A, Trialist B, Trialist C Clapton CFC 3-1 Charlie MacDonald, Trialist A, Trialist B Fisher FC 1-1 Trialist Burgess Hill Town 0-2 Walton Casuals 3-3 Jay Leader, Kieran Jones, Osaretin Otote Wingate & Finchley 3-1 Kieran Jones, Charlie Heatley x2 (1 pen) Corinthian FC 3-1 Charlie MacDonald, James Folkes, Trialist VCD Athletic 3-0 Charlie Heatley, Charlie MacDonald, Georgie Fairhead Dagenham & Redbridge 1-4 Charlie MacDonald Brentwood Town 2-1 Tom Salter, Daniel McCullock

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PHOTO REVIEW: HULLBRIDGE SPORTS 0-

Debutant goalkeeper Eddie Allan makes a vital save early on.

A cross from James Folkes evades everyone and finds its way into the goal off the bar to give Barking the lead.

Charlie MacDonald slides the ball home to double Barking’s lead.

The Isthmian Football League strongly supports the FA statement that there should be a zero-tolerance approach against racism and all forms of discrimination. Accordingly, any form of discriminatory abuse whether it by reason of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, sex and sexual orientation or any other form of abuse will be reported to for action by that Association.” (The FA 0800 085 0508 / Kick it Out 020 7253 0162). The Isthmian League and all Member Clubs in the League are committed to promoting equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them and providing access and opportunities for all members of the community.”

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Injuries in the midfield meant Barney Williams (left) was pushed up to play with fellow new signing Flavio Jumo (below)

George Purcell opens his account for Barking as he converts from Daniel McCullock’s pass.

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HAVEN’T WE MET BEFORE? Our last six meetings with Ilford FC compiled by Terry Gilbert

December 17th 2016 – Essex Senior League Barking 1 (Joe Pearman) Ilford 2

September 17th 2016 – Essex Senior League Ilford 0 Barking 0

March 12th 2016 – Essex Senior League Ilford 1 Barking 1 (James Peagram)

August 8th 2015 – Essex Senior League Barking 2 (Eden Nelson, Wale Odedoyin) Ilford 2

April 11th 2015 – Essex Senior League Ilford 0 Barking 1 (Wale Odedoyin)

November 1st 2014 – Essex Senior League Barking 1 (James Barlow) Ilford 2

ON THIS DAY A selection of Barking games from this day in the past by Terry Gilbert

August 21st 2012 – Essex Senior Football League Cup Second Round First Leg Barking 4 (Sam Dennis, Chas Liddiard, Ben Jones 2) Sporting Bengal United 0

August 21st 2007 – Essex Senior Football League Cup Group D Barking 0 Stansted 2

August 21st 1999 - FA Cup Preliminary Round Chalfont St Peter 0 Barking 6 (Kevin Hoddy 3, Terry Hughes, Andy Aransibia 2)

August 21st 1989 – Vauxhall-Opel League Premier Division Dagenham 1 Barking 1 (Warren May)

August 21st 1973 – Isthmian League Enfield 3 Barking 0

August 21st 1965 – Isthmian League Barking 1 (Neville Fox) Sutton United 3

August 21st 1954 – Isthmian League Romford 0 Barking 2 (R. Hammond, W. Solari)

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HULLBRIDGE SPORTS 0- Saturday 14 August 2021 – PitchingIn Isthmian League North

Today’s game was of many firsts including our first visit to Hullbridge since February 2017 in our Essex Senior League championship season and first game back in the North division of the Isthmian League since losing 7-1 at Maldon & Tiptree in April 2019. This was also our first opening day success in the Isthmian League since we beat Molesey also away 2-1 on August 19th 2000. There were several firsts on the playing side with no less than 12 players making their senior debut. Turning out for Hullbridge were former Blues in Lewis Greene, Michael Mignot and Callum Thompson who was an unused sub. It took until the latter stages of the first half by striking twice for Barking to get a grip on the game and another goal after the interval made for easier second half.

As to be expected after weeks of preparation and friendly matches both teams were quick off the mark and looked to make an early impression. The first chance of note fell to George Purcell after five minutes but his effort is saved by Lewis Greene, the home side’s first opportunity arrived a few minutes later but it goes wide. Kieran Jones nearly plays in Purcell but Greene is quickly from his line to gather the ball. On the quarter hour Mignot breaks through for the Sports but Allan makes a vital save and the follow up from Lewis Watson is blocked by a defender. Charlie MacDonald works some space but his shot is blocked and then James Folkes shows some nifty footwork but his effort is wide.

The home side then suffered a blow as debutant Joao Carlos was replaced by Anthony Martin after lengthy treatment and although this maybe co-incidental as Hullbridge after looking dangerous for the first half hour the game swung then towards the visitors.

From the 34-minute mark onwards Barking began to exert pressure and create chances – firstly, from a corner the centrally placed George Purcell scuffs his shot then shortly after is he left time and space to shoot but he can only sting the hands of Greene with his shot. The Barking striker then turns provider on 38 to find Osa Otote but although it is a hard shot it ends up wide of the goal.

Four minutes before the interval the first goal arrives: James Folkes is given the ball by Otote and jinks he way inside and his cross turns into a shot which beats the flailing hand of Greene strikes the bar, comes down onto the post and enough of the ball has crossed the line for the Assistant Referee to signal a goal.

Two minutes into added time and the ball is deflected into the path of Charlie MacDonald who beats Greene to the ball and slots it home to double Barking’s lead. With only two minutes of the second half gone MacDonald is through on goal and although he rounds Greene he can only square the ball but there is no Barking player on hand to take advantage. Two minutes later that is forgotten as a cross into the box is expertly headed down by Kieran Jones to the waiting Charlie MacDonald who slips the ball past Greene for a three-goal lead. A minute later and MacDonald has the ball in the net again but this time it is disallowed for a foul on Greene.

Hullbridge try to rally and on 54 Allan denies Charlie Cole but he is deemed to be offside. Barking have the next best chance on 66 when Folkes escapes down the line and crosses to Osa Otote who spurns a golden chance by firing wide. By this period of the game Hullbridge had made all their substitutions and were trying to get some attacking impetus but they could not make much impression against Leader, Omozusi, Williams and Folkes who remained unmoved in the Barking defence. As the game moved into the final stages Barking look more likely to score again: a Purcell cross finds sub Charlie Heatley but he cannot get the required contact and Greene scoops up the ball. The game is wrapped up on 83 minutes when another sub Daniel McCullock is found out wide and his inviting cross is met by George Purcell who taps home for 4-0.

Hullbridge try to get a consolation goal but unfortunately from their perspective they can only find the top of the net not the back. There is one last chance as McCullock finds himself in acres of room to run into and he crosses for Purcell who heads wide. A satisfying opening day for the Barking contingent at Lower Road with many positives and more importantly three points and a zero in the goals conceded column.

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Barking Football Club Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2JR Tel: 07961 323 320 Website: www.barking-fc.co.uk E-Mail: [email protected]

Barking FC are an unincorporated association run by a committee.

Club Personnel

President Dave Blewitt

Life Vice Presidents Eddie McClusky, John Wilson, Derek Pedder, John Harrison

Club Chairman: Rob O’Brien Vice Chairman: Mick O’Shea Club Secretary, Match Day Secretary & Treasurer: Keith Whittington Website Editor & Archivist (on-line archives): Terry Gilbert Match Day Programme Editor & Press Officer: Trevor Gilbert Archivist (written and printed archives): Derek Pedder Public Address System: Dave Blewitt Boardroom Hospitality: Maureen Debenham Clubhouse Hospitality: Debbie O’Brien & Maureen Debenham Head Groundsmen: Rob O’Brien & Mick O’Shea Ground Maintenance: Keith Whittington, George Rose, John Porter Match Day Dressing Room Security: Archie Buckland Club Safety Officer: John Hockley Equality & Diversity Officer: Anna Russell

First Team Manager: Justin Gardner Assistant Manager: Ashley King Coach/Fitness Coach: Mel Ramsay Goalkeeping Coach: Ryan Karrer Physiotherapist: Ally Maloney

Under 23s Manager: Jeff Sears Under 23s Assistant Manager: Alan Dickens

Academy Director: Mick O’Shea Head of Youth Football & Welfare Officer: Anna Russell

Sunday Team Manager: Joe Blewitt Sunday Team Secretary: Julie Rickett

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SELECTED EMIRATES FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND FIXTURES

Barking V Ilford Basildon Utd V White Ensign Brentwood Town V Leighton Town Canvey Island V Waltham Abbey Cockfosters V AFC Sudbury Cogenhoe Utd V Dereham Town Coggeshall Town V Berkhamsted Fakenham Town V Bury Town Felixstowe & Walton Utd V Southend Manor Great Wakering Rovers V Heybridge Swifts Kensington & Ealing Boro V Romford Maldon & Tiptree V Aveley North Greenford Utd V Tilbury Stowmarket Town V Witham Town Walthamstow V Hullbridge Sports Ware V Hashtag United

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OUR NEW FIRST TEAM HOME SHIRT SPONSOR GOGINGER DIGITAL AGENCY

Thanks to GoGinger for their support this season!

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Emirates FA Cup Qualifying Preliminary Round Saturday 21 August 2021 Kick Off 3:00pm

Barking FC No. Ilford FC 1. Barney Williams 2. Dion Lewis-Kirwan James Folkes 3. Harry Payne Jay Leader 4. Lee Sharpe Elliot Omozusi 5. Tigana Quebe Olumide Oluwatimilehin 6. Joshua Taylor Jess Norey 7. Ian Vangu Kieran Jones 8. Reece Sayers Charlie McDonald 9. Mo Kargbo Charlie Heatley 10. Dimitri Christou George Purcell 11. Montel Shonubi Peter Ojemen 12. Atubrah Collins Louis Dillon 14. David Brookman Flavio Jumo 15. Joel Ramos Johnny Gill 16. Ope Mosuro Daniel McCullock 17. Jerold Cobblah

Justin Gardner (Manager) Adam Peek (Manager) Ashley King (Assistant Manager) Mel Ramsay (Coach)

Gavin Bailey Amy Purser Kadir Nazif

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