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Hartley Wintney Football Club was to 1986/87; his other clubs included founded in 1897. The club's nickname of Reading, Portsmouth and Aldershot); 'The Row' comes from Hartley Row, a Richard Walden (1985/86 & 1986/87; former hamlet within Hartley Wintney. In formerly with Aldershot, Sheffield Wed the late 1940s and into the 50s playing and Newport County); and Steve Fin- in the Basingstoke League, the club was nieston (1985/86 to 1987/88; previously successful despite having to play on a with Chelsea, Cardiff and Sheffield Utd). farm field with just a small wooden shed; this was Causeway Farm adjacent Within Ian's three years in management, to the village's golf and cricket clubs. the team gained trophies including the Amongst the villagers who ran the club League Title (1982-1983) and Runners was its outstanding secretary, Fred Up (1981-82), Aldershot Senior Cup Cook, who did every job that needed Winners (1980-81), and George Allen doing. Fred Cook's hand written Cup Winners (1981-82). They were also minutes of meetings covering seasons Runners Up in the League Cup (1982- 1948 to 1964 were discovered after his 83) and Aldershot Senior Cup (1981-82). death and make fascinating reading, including the change of During this period a new the club colours from Clubhouse was opened. blue squares to tange- David Willoughby, then rine in July 1956. Secretary and Treasurer, and Bill Mitchell, the then The club moved to its club Chairman and now present ground in President, devoted excep- Green Lane - The Me- tional hours in the embryo morial Ground - in 1953. stages of this venture. A pavilion was erected and the team continued In 2007-08 under manager to play in the Basingstoke League, and Mike Scott, the club gained promotion later in the Aldershot League. to the Combined Counties League Premier Division, but 2008-09 ended in In 1973, Glynn Howell was appointed relegation by a narrow margin. Under Manager. In his six year reign, the team manager and assistant Pete Gray and won the Aldershot Senior League three John Condon, the first team rallied, fin- times in succession, and the Aldershot ishing 5th in CCL Div 1 in 2009-10. Senior Cup. After several seasons in the Coach Louis King then took the reigns Aldershot Senior League, Hartley were as manager, guiding the team to 7th in admitted to the Combined Counties CCL Div 1 in 2010-11. League, which had replaced the Surrey Senior League. A new management team of Neville Roach, assistant Mick Wollen and After the first couple of seasons and two Coach Scott Tarr took charge for 2011- changes of management, the club ap- 12 and it was a notable season with the pointed Ian Bedford as First Team Man- club achieving promotion back to the ager. Once again an influx of senior Combined Counties League Premier players brought Hartley success. Dur- Division. Hartley also had a fine FA Cup ing the 80's these included several nota- run to the Third Qualifying Round. But ble ex-pros: Mick Travers (from 1980/81 the euphoria of promotion was damp- 2 PROUD CLUB SINCE 1897 ened even before the champagne bub- comfortable 9th, after which Dillon bles had burst, when the coaching staff stepped down and Dan Brownlie and and almost the entire squad left en Anthony Millerick were appointed as masse to join Thatcham Town. Joint First Team Managers, with Luke Tuffs coming in as First Team Coach Ex-Millwall defender, Dave Tuttle, was while continuing as Youth Team Manag- given the summer to prepare a new er. It was a very eventful 2015-16. After squad for 2012-13. However, a string of a memorable FA Cup win away at Mer- poor results led to a second change in thyr Town in the Second Qualifying management in less than 4 months, with Round, Hartley battled back from 2-0 24 year-old ex-Basingstoke Town and down to 2-2 away at Conference South Hartley striker, Ben Dillon, given his first Eastbourne Borough, only to be beaten managerial position. Once again there by a goal struck deep in injury time. In was an almost total outflow of players the FA Vase, The Row broke a and Ben, with assistants Jason Minton longstanding club record by reaching and Joe Lawler, set about rebuilding the the 5th Round Proper. In front of a sell- squad, but by this time with Hartley well out 1,300 at Green Lane, eventual final- and truly set adrift at the bottom of the ists Hereford proved too strong, but the table. Their enthusiasm, belief and the Row went on to top the CCL Premier for introduction of a talented group of play- most of the season and claimed the ers quickly restored the spirit around 2015-16 league title, finishing 10 points the club. In what became known as the clear on 106 points. Promotion, howev- season of the club's 'Great Escape', the er, was denied due to ground grading. Row's place in the CCL Premier was secured against all the odds after a truly Faced with attempting to achieve back- remarkable second half of the season. to-back title wins and put in place the substantial ground improvements that Steve Saunders and Dan Brownlie would allow progression, the 2016-17 joined the existing coaching setup and season under co-managers Dan Brown- the 2013-14 season started well. There lie and Anthony Millerick, and coach were wins in the FA Cup to set up a Luke Tuffs, was extraordinary. Pro- home tie in the 4th Qualifying Round for pelled by the goals of strike duo Sam the first time in the club's history, losing Argent and Ross Cook, The Row topped out to Daventry Town in front of a crowd the Combined Counties League Premier of over 1,000. The club finished a cred- Division for the entire season, reached itable 7th in the CCL Premier Division. the semi-finals of the Hampshire County Cup and the final of the Aldershot Sen- A new club crest was commissioned, ior Cup, and secured the required designed by Philippa Bell, incorporating ground grading to take their place in the several elements tracing the village Southern League at Step 4 for the first back to the 13th century when known as time. To top off a wonderful 2016-17, Hertleye Wynteneye, meaning "the Luke Tuffs' Youth team won the Hamp- clearing in the forest where the deer shire FA Youth Cup against a strong graze by Winta's island", hence the tree Aldershot Town U18. and stag motifs. The team took life at Step 4 in their 2014-15 saw the club consolidate its stride and 2017-18 was to prove even place in the CCL Premier, finishing a more remarkable. The Row sat within 3 HARTLEY WINTNEY FC CLUB HISTORY the top four for much of the season, nev- zone, but more astute signings stiffened er dropping below 8th despite the loss the defence and a superb late run saw of key players to other clubs. The man- Hartley finish 8th on 63 points, a hugely agement team responded with some impressive achievement. To remain at astute signings. The Row embarked on the level also required another substan- their first FA Trophy campaign, which tial round of ground grading improve- included wins against higher division ments which stretched the club and its Gosport Borough and Farnborough be- volunteers to the limits, but that too was fore going out in the First Round Proper achieved by the required deadline. The to eventual finalists, Bromley FC. efforts on and off the pitch means Hart- ley Wintney can truly consider itself a As the league campaign risked petering Step 3 club as it prepares for its second out, the signing of Nic Ciardini helped to season in the Southern League Premier keep the momentum going. Hugely im- Division. portant was also the strong central de- fensive partnership of Jack Ball and For season 2019/20, Manager Anthony Liam Eagle. Incredibly, a play-off place Millerick takes sole charge of team se- was secured and the Row won the semi- lection with Dan Turkington no longer in final against AFC Dunstable 2-0. Cam- a position to assist in the capacity of bridge City had triumphed at Hayes & joint manager. After his huge contribu- Yeading FC in the other semi. In front of tion over recent seasons, Head Coach a crowd of over 700 at Green Lane, a Luke Tuffs departed at the end of tense game was decided by a single 2018/19 to begin a managerial career. goal scored by Ciardini and The Row Neil Woodyer joins the coaching staff clinched promotion and made it to the for 2019/20, the back room team com- Southern Premier at Step 3. The final pleted with the introduction of Sports season highlight was in lifting the Alder- Therapist Mark Povey. Hartley Wintney shot Senior Cup with a 4-1 win against Reserves begin a new season in the Eversley & California FC. Suburban League under new manager, Sean Hayes, who captained the A Team Having negotiated the steep climb from in clinching the Aldershot & District Step 5 to Step 3 in just two seasons, it's Football League Senior Division champi- fair to say the club was collectively still onship last season. pinching itself as the first game kicked off in the Evo-Stik League South Prem- ier South, 2018-19 getting off to the best possible start with a 3-1 win away at MEMBER OF: THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE, Poole Town. Dan Turkington was now THE SUBURBAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE, co-manager with Anthony Millerick, with THE BASINGSTOKE AND DISTRICT Sam Rafique, Keith Benjamin and Mark SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE, Hurst joining Head Coach Luke Tuffs on THE ALLIED COUNTIES YOUTH the coaching side. FOOTBALL LEAGUE. AFFILIATED TO THE HAMPSHIRE Come late September, Hartley even FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION found themselves top for a week, but sustaining the early results proved diffi- cult. After a spell of poor results, the club found itself briefly in the relegation 4 CLUB OFFICIALS 2019-2020

PRESIDENT: William Mitchell VICE PRESIDENT: Nick Vint CHAIRMAN: Luke Mullen VICE CHAIRMAN: Steve Noakes HON. LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS: Dennis Burgess, David Willoughby, Paddy White, Luke Mullen, Brian Barnard, Gerry Wykes LIFE VICE PRESIDENT: Brian Barnard VICE PRESIDENTS: Derek Ames, Len Ashby, Ian Bedford, Ann Bradley, Mick Clarke, Lisa Collins, James Cooke, Neil Doody, Paula Flanders, Andrew Harris, Frank Kenton, David Lenthal, Margaret Lewington, Bob Major, Mark Porter, Mike Roberts, Janet Richardson, Niall Sco, Linda Sco, Josie Shipman, Ray Shipman, Andy Spiers, Chris Stanley, Roy Smpson, Trudy Smpson, Roger Taplin, Nick Vint, Anthony White, David Willoughby, Gerry Wykes, Elayne Duddridge, Mick Bradley TREASURER: Colin Charlton SECRETARY: Phil Blakey, Elayne Duddridge MATCH SECRETARY: Gerry Wykes UNDER 18s SECRETARY: Tommy Ashby BAR SECRETARY: Paddy White MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Jeremy Fox, Sue Trimmer COMMITTEE: Ann Bradley, Brendan Devlin, Jeremy Fox, Nick Elkington, Peter Auchterlonie, Ray Boorman SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Sue Trimmer, Lauren Breau, Tracy Collier, Lani Kealoha Charman, Samantha Vallance

FIRST TEAM MANAGER: Anthony Millerick ASSISTANT MANAGER: Steve Noakes FIRST TEAM COACHES: Sam Rafique, Mark Hurst, Keith Benjamin, Neil Woodyer SPORTS THERAPIST: Mark Povey RESERVE TEAM MANAGER: Sean Hayes U18 YOUTH TEAM MANAGER: Tommy Ashby MATCH DAY OFFICERS: Ray Boorman, Jeremy Fox, Phil Blakey PROGRAMME EDITORS: Kevin O’Byrne, Luke Mullen PRESS OFFICER & WEB ADMIN: Kevin O’Byrne

Hartley Wintney F.C. Hartley Wintney F.C. GROUNDSMAN: Eric Howard CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER: Josie Shipman COVER PHOTO: Josie Shipman

Green Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire RG27 8DL Tel: 01252 843586 @HartleyFC 5 WELCOME TO HARTLEY WINTNEY FC

2018-19: Wessex League Premier The Division, 9th of 20 sponsored by BSA Regal Our last two performances have seen 3rd Round us depart the FA Trophy, losing 3-1 at Eastbourne Borough, a defeat that was Tues 3rd December 2019 attributable to our own mistakes, and then lose 3-2 at Merthyr. Merthyr's first vs goal should have been prevented with better marking. The next two were a Bashley FC soft penalty and the most glaring case Kick Off: 7.30pm of offside not given that I've seen in a long time. Even the locals sat by me Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen agreed, so it wasn't just my orange and welcome to the Memorial Ground tinted glasses. for this BSA Regal Sponsored Hamp- shire Senior Cup 3rd round tie. Our Thanks to all our supporters who made opponents this evening are Bashley FC the long trip to Merthyr on Saturday, and to all their players, officials and and although the coach was expensive, supporters we extend a warm welcome your support to the costs is essential. I and hope you enjoy your short stay hope you all enjoyed the day and the with us. We also extend a warm wel- entertainment on the coach. Thanks to come to today's match officials and Stewarts Coaches and the driver. How hope they too enjoy their visit. the hell you navigate the Merthyr streets in a coach is beyond me. I'd Bashley play in the Wessex Premier park up and say, 'you're walking'. League. They are currently 11th in the league with 26 points from 16 games. I would also like to thank tonight's Their history makes interesting reading sponsor, BSA Regal , for the floodlight as they are a team that has progressed works carried out last week. Along with through the leagues and now find the Tree Surgeons, who provided the themselves fighting to progress back Cherry Picker Hire, they did a great job up the leagues. We wish them well in in not damaging the playing surface their endeavours, knowing full well too much. Both companies are thor- what it takes to get there and then to oughly recommended. be able to stay there. We share a small bit of history with our visitors as they Please support the events that are were once managed by a Hartley fa- coming up at the Club. Christmas Raffle vourite, Martin Spiers. tickets are on sale from the bar. Don't be shy, the bar staff will be happy to A bit about our opponents help.

Nickname(s): The Bash I sincerely thank you all for the support Founded: 1947 you give the Club and hope you all en- Ground: Bashley Road, Bashley joy the game today. Capacity: 4,250 (250 seated) Chairman: Elisabeth Marrion Manager: Paul Morris Luke League: Wessex League Premier Division #UTR 6 VS BASHLEY FC : 3RD DEC 2019

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though, a decent performance against higher league opponents, although in the end a disappointing result. Then on to Merthyr at the weekend. There we were the better side going forward, but the first goal we conceded was soft and it was unlike us to defend Good evening all like that from a set piece. After that, and welcome to the disappointment of the first half was the Memorial a combination of our own defending Ground for to- and the officiating. night’s Hamp- shire Cup fixture I was pleased with our second half. I pic: Mark Sandom against Bashley. said at half time that we had to get ourselves on the front foot and we did First of all, from all the staff and play- just that. Merthyr still had chances and ers, thank you to all those that made that was down to some mistakes, but the trips to Eastbourne and to Merthyr, we had to leave ourselves exposed to following on from that very long trek to try and get a result, and we came close Truro. You were noticed and very much and perhaps deserved more. appreciated by the players and coach- ing staff, and you make a big differ- Joe Grant played excellently on his de- ence. After all our travels last month, but at Merthyr and will be a real asset it’s good to be at home again. for us. Joe joins us on a dual registra- tion with Slough Town, having spent a This is our first home game since the short spell at Hayes & Yeading. He was pleasing win here against Poole Town at Bracknell Town with Adam last sea- in the league. I felt it was a confident son, where he scored 19 times as performance that night and the team Bracknell narrowly missed out on pro- can be rightly proud of it. We were motion in the play-off final, and was brave at some of the things we tried voted Supporters’ Player of the Season. and were always on the front foot, We’re delighted to have Joe on board, showing controlled aggression. I was although he is not eligible for this proud of the team in the way they re- match in the Hampshire Cup tonight. sponded to the Truro defeat and didn’t let it affect them. We were composed Enjoy the game. throughout and it was probably our best performance of the season so far. Up the Row, In the FA Trophy game at Eastbourne Borough I thought we matched them in Millers the first 55 minutes and it was difficult to know which was the higher league team. We made a good recovery after conceding such a quick goal, and at times showed good quality. But the second goal was such a poor one to concede, and it was always going to be difficult to come back from it. Overall 8

9 10 MATCH REPORT: EASTBOURNE BOROUGH

Eastbourne Borough v Hartley Dean Cox found the head of Manny Wintney, The Buildbase FA Trophy Adebowale, whose effort went narrowly 3rd Qualifying Round, Saturday wide. 23rd November 2019 Report by David Graham Hartley came into the game towards the interval and were unlucky not to Hartley Wintney made their exit from take the lead on 39 minutes. Louie Pa- the FA Trophy following a defeat at get found a pass to Josh Webb who Priory Lane to Conference South side shot from 25 yards and the effort hit Eastbourne Borough. the top of the crossbar. Four minutes later, Sal Abubakar made good pro- Inside the first two minutes the Row gress down the right before setting up went behind. A long pass down the Nathan Smart, who shot over. right found the pacey who delivered a cross in front of the goal. HT: Eastbourne Boro 1 Hartley 1 Nick Wheeler took a touch at the far post before firing past Luke Williams in The Borough came out looking more the Hartley goal. (1-0) purposeful and almost regained the lead on 49 minutes. A cross from With a wind advantage the Row re- Wheeler found Luer and his shot sponded well and pulled level on six brought out a good save from Williams, minutes. A Ty Smith corner saw the who also saved a follow up shot. Borough defence unable to clear and the ball fell to Shane Hollamby, who The hosts gained an edge with the ad- shot home from 10 yards. (1-1) vantage of the wind, but it was the Row who almost took the lead on 62 A minute later the Row had a chance minutes. A good build up saw Smart when Adam Cornell found Mickel Platt, feed Adam Cornell, who saw his fierce who shot just over the bar. Then on 9 shot from a tight angle bring out a minutes, Josh Webb had space to try a good save from Hadler. But from the shot which was saved by Tom Hadler in resulting Hartley corner, Eastbourne the Borough goal. broke quickly and regained the lead. Wheeler found space on the left and The Borough had a chance on 14 his cross found Dean Cox who finished minutes as play went from end to end, well from 15 yards. (2-1) when Kristian Campbell burst down the left and his parting shot went just over. Hartley responded well and Adam Cor- While two minutes later, the Row re- nell broke through the middle and put sponded with a Josh Webb free kick the ball into the net. However, an off- which was blocked, the ball breaking to side flag cut short any celebrations. Platt who shot over. The Borough made the game safe on On 22 minutes, the Borough came 66 minutes with a third goal. Luke Wil- close to regaining the lead when Luer liams, under pressure, could not get broke down the right and his cross distance on a clearance. The ball was found Charlie Walker, who was denied fed through to Charlie Walker who shot by good blocking by the Row defence. home from the edge of the box. (3-1)

Borough then had a good spell and on The Row struggled to get back into the 28 minutes a corner on the left by game, but on 79 minutes Abubakar and 11 MATCH REPORT: POOLE TOWN (LEAGUE)

Webb combined well and the latter saw "Overall a decent performance against his shot deflected just wide. higher league opponents, although in the end a disappointing result." In the closing stages, Ben Overton showed good skill to weave through the Row defence but shot wide with only Williams to beat. Hartley Wintney v Poole Town, BetVictor Southern League Prem- Hartley were good in parts, especially ier South. Tuesday 19th Nov 2019 in the first half. However, over the 90 Report by David Graham minutes the Borough had slightly more quality in possession and deserved to Hartley Wintney moved back towards progress to the First Round proper. mid table after a top notch display against promotion hopefuls Poole EASTBOURNE BOROUGH: Tom Had- Town. The Row dominated the match ler, Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, Kristian throughout against an out-of-sorts Dol- Campbell, Kane Wills, Manny phins team. Adebowale, Dean Cox, Greg Luer, Nick Wheeler, Charlie Walker, , It took Hartley just six minutes to open Ian Gayle. the scoring with a quality goal. Shane Subs: Kiran Khinda-John, Michael West, Hollamby found Steven Duff on the left Scott Chalmer-Stevens, Jethro Hansen, with an accurate cross field pass. The Ayman Gherbeoui, Josh Bray (on), Ben winger cut inside and then curled a Overton (on). shot with the outside of his left foot into the far corner of the net. (1-0) HARTLEY WINTNEY: Luke Williams, Nathan Smart (c), Louie Paget, Shane On 13 minutes Duff was again to the Hollamby, Alex.Albert, Sal Abubakar, fore as he made ground down the left Josh Webb, Ty Smith, Mickel Platt, Ad- and his cross found Sal Abubakar com- am Cornell, Steven Duff ing in from the right. The young wing- Subs: Les Sackey (on), Tyrone Newton, er's full blooded shot was bravely Jordan Alves, Tom Bird (on) blocked by Jez Bedford, who sustained a serious injury. After a lengthy delay, HARTLEY MOTM: Ty Smith the unfortunate Poole winger was stretchered off the field. Attendance: 278 Hartley continued on the front foot and Anthony Millerick spoke with David af- were unlucky not to add to their lead ter the match: on 30 minutes. A cross field pass from "I thought in the first 55 minutes we Nathan Smart found Duff who shot matched them and it was difficult to coming in from the left. The shot know which was the higher league crashed against the inside of the near team. We made a good recovery after post before being cleared. conceding such a quick goal, and at times showed good quality." On 36 minutes the Dolphins recorded their first effort, following a cross from Millers continued, "I felt the second Joshua Carmichael on the right. The goal was such a poor one to concede, ball went to the unmarked Marvin and it was always going to be difficult Brooks, who headed weakly at Luke to come back from it. Williams in the Hartley goal. 12 MATCH REPORT: POOLE TOWN (LEAGUE)

The Row resumed with the probing and distance, forcing Williams to touch the almost added a second when a move ball around the post. down the right was played square to Louie Paget some 30 yards from goal. On 68 minutes, a Duff corner found The full back struck a fierce shot which Alex Albert who saw his effort blocked, crashed off the top of the crossbar. and the follow up at close range from Jack Ball was also blocked. A minute Hartley's persistence paid off in added later, a cross from Bird saw Albert head time at the end of the first half. Abuba- just wide. kar fed the ball into Mickel Platt, who was hauled down inside the penalty With the Row consolidating, it was the area as he turned. Ty Smith converted Dolphins who had the last effort on the resultant penalty kick. (2-0) goal. A cross from Joshua Leslie-Smith found Harry Baker, who brought out a HT: HARTLEY 2 POOLE TOWN 0 save from Williams on 83 minutes. Hartley started the second half strongly A very impressive performance by Hart- but it was the visitors who had the first ley which augurs well for the fixtures chance, on 50 minutes, to get them- coming up. [D Graham] selves back into the game. A long pass eluded the Row defence and fell to FT: HARTLEY 3 POOLE TOWN 0 Marvin Brooks, who shot too early and the effort failed to trouble 'keeper Luke HARTLEY WINTNEY: Luke Williams, Williams. Nathan Smart (c), Louie Paget, Jack Ball, Shane Hollamby, Alex.Albert, Ty A minute later, good work from Platt Smith, Adam Cornell, Mickel Platt, created a chance for Adam Cornell and Salhin Abubakar, Steven Duff. he produced a good stop from Dol- Subs: Tom Bird (on), Josh Webb, phins' keeper, Luke Cairney. Platt and Reece Wylie (on), Tyrone Newton, Jor- Cornell had chances from the rebound dan Alves (on) but were just unable to convert. POOLE TOWN: Luke Cairney, Benja- Almost immediately the Row had an- min Glenditsch, Joshua Leslie-Smith, other chance when Duff created space William Spetch, Jamie Whisken, Luke down the left and his cross was just Holmes, Joshua Carmichael, Corby missed in front of goal by Abubakar. Moore, Oliver Dennett, Marvin Brooks, Jez Bedford. Hartley continued to press and on 56 Subs: Sam Jackson (on), Harry Phillips, minutes added a third goal. A free kick Jake Smeeton, Adam Grange, Harry on the left from Ty Smith found Adam Baker (on) Cornell, whose flick header found the net. (3-0) HARTLEY MOTM: Steven Duff The Row threatened to run riot. After Attendance 203 61 minutes Platt set up Tom Bird who fired wide, and three minutes later David spoke with Manager Anthony Platt was again at the fore as he Millerick after the game. crossed for Jack Ball to head wide. In "I felt it was a confident performance another minute, play went down the tonight and the team can be rightly other end and Moore tried his luck from proud of it. We were brave at some of 13 MATCH REPORT: TRURO CITY the things we tried and were always on first shot of the game. (1-0) the front foot with controlled aggres- sion. The home side continued to impress early on and a good move down the "I am proud of the team in the way right wing presented Jephcott with an- they responded to Saturday's defeat," other chance, this time caught by Hart- Millers continued. "They did not let it ley goalkeeper Luke Williams. affect them. We were composed throughout and it was probably our Soon after, Truro went close again best performance of the season so far. when Hartley captain Nathan Smart I'm delighted with many aspects of diverted a cross towards his own goal, tonight's win." relieved to see the ball go out for a corner after clipping the post.

The Row registered their first attempt Truro City v Hartley Wintney, two minutes later with Josh Webb cut- BetVictor Southern League Prem- ting inside from the left and opting to ier South, Sat 16th Nov 2019. shoot from distance, the ball dropping Report by Tyler House just wide of the post.

Hartley Wintney suffered a 2-1 defeat In the 20th minute, Truro almost dou- against Truro City in a closely fought bled their lead when Palmer hit the contest at Treyew Road. Promotion post, before Williams denied a close hopefuls Truro secured victory with range header from Jephcott on the re- goals from Luke Jephcott and Tyler bound. Harvey, while Shane Hollamby had equalised for Hartley before half time. Hartley were forced into a substitution when Dean Rule went off injured, with Both sides were reduced to 10 men in Mickel Platt replacing him up front. the second half but the hosts held on to take all three points. The Row improved towards the end of the half and Ty Smith went close when In the first ever meeting between the his free kick was deflected over the bar two clubs, Truro got off to the perfect for a corner. start. With little over a minute played, Ed Palmer’s long ball fell to Jephcott, Hartley then equalised in the 35th mi- who found the bottom corner with the nute after an in-swinging cross from

TOOL & PLANT HIRE WWW.SURREYHIRE.CO.UK14 01932 847469 MATCH REPORT: TRURO CITY the left from Hollamby took a deflection Subs: Jamie Richards (on), Rio Garside, and went in off of the post. (1-1) Stewart Yetton, Alex Battle (on), James Ward HT: Truro City 1 Hartley Wintney 1 HARTLEY WINTNEY: Luke Williams, Steve Duff replaced Hollamby at half Nathan Smart (c), Louie Paget, Jack Ball, time, with Alex Albert now deputising in Shane Hollamby, Alex Albert, Ty Smith, central defence for the Row. Dean Rule, Sal Abubakar, Josh Webb, Adam Cornell In the 53rd minute, Jack Ball conceded a Subs: Mickel Platt (on), Steve Duff (on), penalty and was shown a red card after Tom Bird (on), Jordan Alves he was adjudged to have made a goal line block using his hand. Truro’s penalty HARTLEY MOTM: Alex Albert was scored by Harvey, who sent Wil- liams the wrong way, restoring the Attendance 412 home side’s lead. (2-1) After the match, Hartley manager An- Hartley played the rest of the half with thony Millerick said, “We didn’t start well only one centre back, determined to pull and the early goal left us with an uphill level for a second time. A free kick from task, but it was an honest performance. Smith produced a comfortable save from After the red card, we were brave home goalkeeper James Hamon, before enough to still play three at the back. another set piece saw Albert’s looping header go just over. “Both goals were preventable and poor by our standards and I wanted us to ask With 10 minutes to go and against the more questions of Truro with 10 men. run of the play, Truro substitute Alex But it was a commendable performance. Battle nearly picked out Jephcott for a We need to turn performances into third goal. A minute later, the hosts points, regardless of how good the op- broke forward in numbers again but, position may be.” with Jephcott and Harvey queuing up to score, Albert did superbly to intercept the cross and clear. Hartley Wintney v Westfield, The Truro’s Adel Gafaiti picked up a second Buildbase FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying yellow card in the 86th minute to leave Round Replay. Tues 12th Nov 2019 both sides with 10 men, and six added Report by David Graham minutes gave Hartley time to push for an equaliser. In the final minute of inju- Hartley Wintney progressed into the 3rd ry time, Hartley substitute Tom Bird’s Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy with cross was missed by Hamon, but the ball a win over Westfield following a hard hit Platt and ran for a goal kick. fought match. FT: Truro City 2 Hartley Wintney 1 Following an even start it was the visi- tors who gained an edge and their first TRURO CITY: James Hamon, Harrison chance arrived on 10 minutes. George Davis, Harlain Mbayo, Ed Palmer, Adel Frith and Max Blackmore combined well Gafaiti, Ryan Dickson, Niall Thompson, and the latter's shot saw a good block Will Dean, Tyler Harvey (c), Luke Jeph- from the Row defence. However, the cott, Austen Booth respite was short lived as the Field took 15 THE PAPERS SAID: KINGS LANGLEY Hartley Wintney FC Reserve Team Shirt Sponsor for 2019/20

16 MATCH REPORT: WESTFIELD (TROPHY) the lead from the resulting corner. goal with no takers. From Frith's flag kick, the ball found its way to Gregory Haydon whose shot On 70 minutes the visitors were re- brought an excellent stop from Luke duced to ten players following a bad Williams. The ball rebounded out of the challenge by Jack Dean on Ty Smith. penalty area where Nkoma Tinashe The full back received a straight red tried his luck and a big deflection saw card from referee John Pike. the ball find the net. (0-1) The Row came close to extending the Six minutes later it was almost two as lead on 75 minutes. The impressive Tinashe made good progress down the Dean Rule latched on to a pass from right at pace and his low cross was just Josh Webb and curled his shot just missed at the back post by Aaron Wat- wide of the upright. son. Approaching added time, a free kick on The Row came into the game and the right from Ty Smith found the head pulled level on 22 minutes. Adam Cor- of Alex Albert who headed wide. nell fed a good ball through to Dean Rule who was upended in the penalty Then in the third minute of added time, area as he was about to shoot. Ty a run from Sal Abubakar saw his cross Smith scored from the spot. (1-1) find Mickel Platt. The substitute was unlucky to see his effort hit the inside Hartley had a good spell without trou- of the post and roll along the line. The bling Ross in the visitors' goal. The clearance was picked up by the Row Field relied on the pace of their two and a fierce drive from Webb was wingers, Watson and Tinashe. On 39 tipped over by Ross. minutes, a good cross field pass from Ujkaj Arsen gave Watson a chance HARTLEY WINTNEY: Luke Williams, coming in from the right. The winger's Nathan Smart (c), Louie Paget, Jack powerful shot was just over the bar. Ball, Shane Hollamby, Alex.Albert, Sal Abubakar, Ty Smith, Dean Rule, Adam HT: Hartley Wintney 1 Westfield 1 Cornell, Josh Webb Subs: Les Sackey, Mickel Platt (on for Hartley started the second half well Adam Cornell), Steve Duff, Jordan Al- and took the lead on 54 minutes. Ty vaes, Jordan Stepney, Tyrone Newton Smith created good space for himself on the edge of the penalty box, but WESTFIELD: Gary Ross, Jack Dean, before he could shoot he was hauled Julius Mneadi, Harry Carter, Gregory down. Smith took the free kick himself Haydon, George Rowley, Nkoma Ti- and his well struck effort produced a nashe, Arsen Ujkaj, Max Blackmore, good diving stop from Ross. Adam Cor- George Frith, Aaron Watson nell, following up, scored from close Subs: Dylan Cascue (on), Elijah Simp- range. (2-1) son (on), Ryan Healey, Anis Nuur (on), Sonny Black (on) On 61 minutes the Field had a chance from a Frith right wing corner. Haydon HARTLEY MOTM: Dean Rule rose highest but directed his header wide. Six minutes later, Sonny Black Attendance 153 fed Tinashe on the right and the wing- er's cross fizzed across the front of the 17

HARTLEY WINTNEY FC PEN PICS

Nathan Smart Jack Ball Our current club cap- Central defender tain now in his 2nd now in his 3rd sea- season, previously son with us having with Slough Town. helped us to promo- Players’ Player & tion to the Southern Managers’ Player of Premier. Last term’s the Season last term, Supporters’ Player of Nathan is comfortable the Season. across the back or in midfield.

Louie Paget Mickel Platt Louie came through Striker/attacking from our youth team midfielder Mickel setup and has grown (19) came to us on into a versatile player a work experience who can play at full from QPR last sea- back on either flank son. Rejoined at the or anywhere in mid- start of the season field. Former U18 on his release this youth team captain. summer from QPR.

Alex Albert Tyron Smith Alex joined us in Feb Experienced mid- 2019 from Cirencester fielder in his 3rd Town. Comfortable at season with us. the back or in mid- Previously played field. Former clubs with Kingstonian include Worcester and Met Police. City and Smethwick Shares the club Rangers. Previously captain role. played in Romania.

Josh Webb Jack French Hard working and Midfielder with combative midfielder superb first touch with an incredible who finds his way engine. Josh joined out of seemingly Hartley from Met impossible situa- Police ahead of the tions with his tight 2017/18 season. ball control. Terrific Managers’ Player of workrate. the Season last term.

Steve Duff Luke Williams A Hartley fans’ fa- Experienced goal- vourite and club keeper signed in legend, The Train August from Met helped the club to Police. Luke's other two championship previous clubs in- wins and a double clude Slough Town, promotion. Rejoined Hereford, Aldershot us at the end of Town and Harrow November ’18. Borough.

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Ty Newton Chris Harris Tyrone came to us A fast maturing young towards the end of goalkeeper who has last season from featured for Reading Colliers Wood and U23s. A good shot gave us strength in stopper and assured midfield when called handler of the ball on. An absolute who has already competitor, strong in shown us he’s a very the air and hard in capable keeper. the tackle.

Salhin Angel Zapata Abubakar Montes Exciting young After joining late last winger in his 2nd season, the young season with the Row Columbian showed having joined in Dec ‘18. Came through flashes of skill that the JMA Reading suggest he could Football Perfor- repay our entrance mance Programme. fee with one mes- merising move.

Shane Callum Hollamby Abraham-Barlow A versatile player Callum impressed who was key for us Millers when we in the seasons that played Fleet two sea- ignited our climb up sons ago with the the pyramid, Shane young left back up has rejoined us from against Paul Hodges. Basingstoke Town. Brave in his defending and attacking.

Dean Rule Reece Wylie A hugely promising Exciting young central 18 year-old striker midfielder who joins who has come to us us on dual registration from Camberley from Aldershot Town. Town. Scored a hat Confident on the ball, trick in his U18 a natural centre mid- Schools field player with good debut in Jan 2019. ball control who im- pressed in pre-season.

Tom Bird Jordan Experienced full- back with good Stepney ability on crosses Central defender and free-kicks, and signed in August a fierce left foot after a brief spell shot. with us last season. Previous clubs in- clude Badshot Lea and Farnham Town.

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HWFC PLAYER PEN PICS & SPONSORS

Michael Adam Cornell Campbell Adam formed part Hardworking striker of Bracknell Town’s with great energy. prolific forward line Top goalscorer for at step 4 last sea- us last term. Left in son. Signed for us the summer but towards mid Octo- rejoined the Row at ber and scored on the end of Sept, his debut at Yate then unfortunately Town. picked up an injury.

Leslie Sackey Joe Grant Joined end of Oct ‘19. A wide midfielder, Versatile 21 year old Joe joined us in late who signed pro forms Nov 2019 on a dual for Scunthorpe Utd in registration with 2017. Joined Marlow in Slough Town. Was 2018. Was with Read- with Bracknell Town ing's youth academy and is partnering up before completing his again now with old two-year scholarship teammate Adam with United. Cornell.

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Anthony Millerick : First Team Manager ‘Millers’ is now in his fifth season with the Row. He has guided us to two league titles, two promotions taking us from step 5 to step 3, a Hampshire Senior Cup Semi-Final, and lifting the Aldershot Senior Cup. Tactically astute and, whilst he can be uncompromising, he has a way with his players that engenders loyalty.

Steve Noakes : Assistant Manager Steve became Millers’ number 2 at the end of Septem- ber 2019, having joined the Row as an experienced player ahead of the 2014/15 season, taking on the captaincy. His presence on the pitch, as well as his ability on the ball, helped guide us from the Combined Counties League to the Southern League.

Neil Woodyer : First Team Coach Neil joins us this season, well known to Millers from Neil’s time as assistant manager at Camberley some 10 years ago. Strong in his opinion yet very willing to hear another point of view, Woody’s approachable manner makes him a real asset.

Sam Rafique : First Team Coach Sam holds a UEFA License and is also currently an academy coach with Aldershot Town FC. Into his second season with us, he’s had spells at Fleet Town, Godalming Town & Camberley Town. Affable and very approachable, Sam works incredibly hard for the Club.

Keith Benjamin : Goalkeeping Coach An experienced goalkeeping coach in his second season with us, Keith brings us a wealth of experience and provides specialist goalkeeper mentoring and coaching to our group of talented ‘keepers.

Mark Hurst : First Team Coach One of the highest regarded football coaches locally, Mark has worked as a coaches' coach at both Fulham and Villareal FC. His experience and approach to helping players achieve their best is hugely beneficial.

Mark Povey : Sports Therapist Mark joined us this season from Wealdstone FC. He comes to us with a wealth of experience in the game, and with fresh ideas and techniques regarding physiotherapy, fitness and general well-being which have already benefited the players.

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Date Opponents Result Att Comp 1 2 3 4 For the earlier results and team sheets, please download a copy of an earlier programme from www.hartleyfc.com/hwfc-programmes.html 26 Aug H Gosport Borough D 0-0 305 League Williams Paget Bird Ball 31 Aug A Dorchester Town W 2-3 311 League Williams Smart (c) Bird 1 Ball 1 07 Sep H Spelthorne Sports W 3-0 192 FA Cup 1RQ Williams Paget Bird 1 Ball 14 Sep H Tiverton Town L 1-4 212 League Williams Smart (c) Bird Ball 17 Sep H Fareham Town W 5-1 74 Hants Snr 2 Williams Paget Abraham-Bar. Hollamby 1 21 Sep H Chichester City D 0-0 205 FA Cup 2RQ Williams Smart (c) Bird Hollamby 24 Sep A Chichester City L 1-0 210 FA 2RQ Rep Williams Paget Bird Hollamby 28 Sep A Salisbury L 2-0 591 League Williams Paget Bird Ball 01 Oct H Thatcham Town L 3-4 112 Lg Cup 1R Williams Smart (c) Abraham-Bar. Albert 08 Oct A Yate Town L 2-1 167 League Williams Paget Bird Ball 12 Oct H Walton Casuals W 1-0 198 League Williams Paget Bird Ball 15 Oct A Beaconsfield Town W 1-2 67 League Williams Paget Bird 1 Ball 19 Oct A Blackfield & Langley D 0-0 104 League Williams Paget Bird Ball 22 Oct H Chesham United L 1-2 173 League Williams Smart (c) Paget Ball 29 Oct A Poole Town W 0-1 261 Trophy 1RQ Williams Smart (c) Bird Ball 09 Nov A Westfield D 1-1 122 Trophy 2RQ Williams Smart (c) Bird Ball 12 Nov H Westfield W 2-1 153 Trophy 2RQR Williams Smart (c) Paget Ball 16 Nov A Truro City L 2-1 412 League Williams Smart (c) Paget Ball 19 Nov H Poole Town W 3-0 203 League Williams Smart (c) Paget Ball 23 Nov A Eastbourne Borough L 3-1 278 Trophy 3RQ Williams Smart (c) Paget Hollamby 1 30 Nov A Merthyr Town L 3-2 377 League Williams Smart (c) Paget Albert 03 Dec H Bashley Hants Snr 3R 07 Dec H Hayes & Yeading Utd League 10 Dec A Weston-Super-Mare League 14 Dec H Salisbury P - P League 17 Dec A Ashford Town (Middx) Ald Cup 2R 21 Dec A Hendon League 26 Dec H Farnborough League 01 Jan A Gosport Borough League 04 Jan H Wimborne Town League 11 Jan A Swindon Supermarine League 14 Jan H Hendon League 18 Jan H Met Police League

25 Jan A Harrow Borough League 01 Feb H Dorchester Town League 08 Feb A Tiverton Town League 15 Feb H Beaconsfield Town League 22 Feb A Walton Casuals League 29 Feb H Blackfield & Langley League 07 Mar A Chesham United League 14 Mar A Poole Town League 21 Mar H Weston-Super-Mare League 28 Mar A Taunton Town League 04 Apr H Truro City League 11 Apr H Yate Town League 13 Apr A Farnborough League 18 Apr H Merthyr Town League

25 Apr A Hayes & Yeading Utd League 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15

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BASHLEY FC HISTORY

Founded in 1947, Bashley FC joined the sequently progressed to the Champion- Bournemouth League in 1950 and left ship with Burnley. in 1983 to join the Hampshire League. In 1986 they became founder members 2001/2002 resulted in another FA Tro- of the Wessex League and won the title phy run, ended by finalists Stevenage for the next three seasons. Borough of the Conference. A top six place was achieved in 2002/03. The In 1987-88 Bashley reached the semi- season was capped by a first ever finals of the FA Vase, losing narrowly to Hampshire Senior Cup final, played at Emley. Southampton's St Mary's. It was a su- perb occasion for the club despite an In 1989 the club eventual 2-1 de- joined the South- feat to Confer- ern League South- ence bound Al- ern Division and dershot Town, won the title in with Bash coming their first season. close to defeating The following sea- their illustrious son, in the Premier opponents. Division, Bash were in contention for Barry Blankley promotion to the resigned early in Conference but 2002-03 and finished in fourth leading players place. The club's departed. Bashley rise came to an narrowly missed end two years later out on promotion with relegation under new man- back to the South- ager John Robson ern Division. and had to settle for a place in Isthmian Division One, as Bashley reached the FA Cup First a result of FA restructuring. Round proper for the first time in 1994/95 and won 1-0 at Chesham. A Robson departed, and Geoff Butler was Second-Round home tie with Swansea appointed in the summer. Bash started ended with a 1-0 defeat, with Bash well but had to settle for a mid table coming close to causing a huge upset. finish. Butler departed in the summer of 2005 and Dave Wakefield took In August 1997 Bash appointed ex- charge as player/manager. After a poor European Cup winner, , as start, Wakefield left and Steve Riley manager. They were promotion chal- took over as player/manager. An excel- lengers during 1997-98, but eventually lent run-in saw Bash finish just outside finished third, with a good FA Trophy the play-off places. run into the last sixteen, losing narrow- ly at Conference side Hayes. Another FA restructure saw Bash back in the Southern League South and Young Bash midfielder, Wade Elliott, West Division. They enjoyed a record- signed for AFC Bournemouth in January breaking season, winning the league by 2000 for £5,000, with Bash receiving 28 points and achieving a rare double further appearance money. Wade sub- century of 102 points and 111 goals, 28 BASHLEY FC HISTORY including a spell of 27 League matches sults did not go for Bashley, players unbeaten. Promotion was an all-round departed and Kearn stepped down. team effort, Bash having the most pro- John Pyatt joined Gazzard to try and lific attack and the meanest defence in stave off relegation, but the club was the league. Richard Gillespie finished relegated to the South and West Divi- up with 41 goals, the highest total in sion and were lucky to survive the sea- any of the Southern League divisions, son. and broke the club all time goal-scoring record held by Colin Cummings, which Andy Darnton, Graham Speechley- had stood for over thirty years. Price, Martin Spiers and Dominic Cun- cliffe all had brief spells as manager Bashley acquitted themselves well in before Speechley-Price took over as the Southern Premier and finished in caretaker manager in February 2015. fifth place. 2007-08 ended in disap- The club battled on but finished bottom pointment with a 4-1 defeat by Team and would have been relegated. How- Bath in the play-off semi-final. ever there was something to cheer when Andy Howard took the reserves Steve Riley brought in new signings, to the 2014-15 Wyvern League title, but 2008-9 was a very different season. and then news came through that the Bash were in the bottom four for long FA had reprieved Bashley, ensuring periods but ended with a final position Southern League football. of 14th. Ex League player, David Stride, became Summer 2009 saw the departure of manager, only to be replaced by Steve Gillespie to Eastleigh, having scored Riley. Riley resigned following a run of 173 goals in 308 appearances. Steve defeats and Tom Prodomo took charge. Riley signed Farnborough striker Mark The season ended with no wins, two Gamble to ensure that Bash entered draws, a bottom finish and relegation 2009-10 with renewed hope of being to the Wessex League. The season competitive. highlight was the 1-0 FA Trophy win against Cinderford, eventual S&W In 2009/10 Bash just missed out on a champions. top five finish on the final day of the season. An FA Trophy run saw Bash The 2016-17 campaign, Bashley's first eventually lose to Conference National season back in the Wessex for many side, Crawley Town. years, resulted in a 14th place finish. Almost at the end of that season, man- Bash lost more key players for 2010-11 ager Tom Prodomo departed for Wey- but rallied to secure a top half finish. mouth. Bashley promoted from within, After a good start to the next season, with former assistant manager, Paul however, Bash struggled. A solid run Morris, taking over in the manager's ensured survival, although Steve Riley hot seat for the 2017-18 season. left during the summer. Bash appointed former Basingstoke manager Frank The highlight of 2017/18 came from Gray for 2012-13 and ended the season the Reserves, who won the Wyvern in 17th place. Combination League Cup; with the first team once again finishing in 14th place. Paul Gazzard and Stewart Kearn took over the managerial hot seats in 2013- 14 with a much-reduced budget. Re- 29 AN INSPIRATION & A WARNING

Bashley’s history makes fascinating and around the club that encourages a to- inspiring, but also troubling reading. If getherness on and off the pitch; a de- you’ve not read it, turn back to the pre- termined group of people often stub- ceding pages and give it a read - it’s bornly unwilling to accept that a ‘little quite a history and one that, for me at club’ cannot play with the ‘big boys’ least, should act as both an inspiration and that we should stand aside and let and a warning to all similar clubs, in- them pass us by while we kick around cluding our own Club. in the back field.

I hope those within this wonderful New It takes people to say “bollocks to that, Forest club won’t mind me taking their we can do it!” history as a looking glass for what our own might I admire Bashley and clubs like become. them hugely. Bashley is According to rightly a Wikipedia, proud club. Bashley has a population of I remember 731 (as of visiting Bash- 2011). Yet in ley’s lovely 1994/95 they ground in the reached the New Forest Second Round in my days Proper of the with Basing- FA Cup, and in stoke and a home tie with they gave Swansea ended ‘stoke a hell of a game in one of the narrowly losing 1-0, with Bash coming cup competitions. Bashley burned close to causing a huge upset. This is a bright back in the mid to late nineties Hampshire Club with an amazing re- and early noughties. Now they are back cent history they must be so very in the Wessex. proud of.

It’s a tale of a club probably flying so The worry, of course, is how steep the high they came too close to the sun - decline can be when, as a smaller club, in 1990/91 they came very close to you suddenly look down and realise promotion to the Conference, then had how high you’ve climbed. The people a very good run right through to 2010. behind a club give so much to achieve the impossible, and like players, they Clubs like Bashley - who from where I too can feel burned out after a while. stand are not too dissimilar to Hartley, even our crests bear a fair resemblance Any club is only as successful as the - can perform almost miraculous things skills, commitment and dedication of on the pitch, and not because of some the people behind it. It’s why I always minted moneyman behind the scenes. look to the sky in disbelief when I hear fans of ‘bigger clubs’ moan that “we It comes down to the people within the deserve to be playing in a higher club, usually a fairly small band of help- league”, when they don’t get actively ers, supporters and organisers under a involved (and no, paying your money good chairman. And it needs a vibe at the gate doesn’t count, though it 30 BASHLEY’S PROUD HISTORY does help). It seldom ‘just happens’ - ue the great history we’re making here, not even when there is an injection of there is, I believe, every chance we will cash - it needs people to come togeth- find ourselves back in the CCL quicker er to make it happen. What we’ve than Bashley found themselves back in achieved as a club is because we did the Wessex. just that. I’m sure neither club believes it’s simp- Right now, Hartley Wintney Football ly what the bigger clubs would tell us - Club is straining behind the scenes un- ‘it’s where you belong’. Bollocks to that! der the pressures of the heady level we’ve found ourselves playing at. Please help - get involved in whatever way appeals to you. We need help on The people in the Club desperately match days, accountancy and admin, need more help in all departments. Be- help with social media, and the pro- hind the scenes the Club is faced with a gramme from next season, and help in struggle every bit as tough as the boys the Clubhouse and organising social playing out on the pitch. Financially it’s events. Not to mention the countless always difficult, especially for non- tasks around the ground away from league clubs. Hartley is well run but the match days and in the closed season. costs of competing at Southern Premier level - plus the various other teams we There is no shortage of ways in which support - means we do need to find you can help. Ask Luke, Phil Blakey, more income. But as important, we Elayne, Steve Noakes, Millers or any of desperately need new blood coming in the members you see around the club, to help the running of the club, both its or email me at [email protected] football and social sides. and I’ll pass it on.

If we don’t attract the new blood, peo- Bashley, well, they will rise again, I’m ple willing to give their time and contin- sure of that. They do deserve it. [KOB]

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32 INTRODUCING HARTLEY SUNDAY

Welcome to Hartley Sunday - a previously little known group of lads who are currently making a name for themselves in the Basingstoke and District Sunday Football League!

How did they come to be a part of Hartley Wintney FC?

They were musing amongst themselves about playing football in a league, but most worked on Saturdays, so Sunday was their only option. A couple of them had played for Hartley some 7 or 8 years ago in our Youth Team under Paul Dale, and current joint Manager, Billy Mullen, is the Chairman's son, but most are friends from school days.

They approached the Chairman about starting a team, and the deal struck was that Hartley Wintney FC would loan them an old kit, but they would pay their way from there. What most people do not realise is that it costs circa £1000 to start a team before a ball is even kicked!

Fair play to the lads, they gained a small grant from Hampshire FA to help to- wards affiliation and cup entry fees, and found the rest of the money them- selves. With that all in place, Hartley Sunday was resurrected. They play in Division 3 along with a number of newly formed teams, which is fantastic given that grassroots 11-a-side is failing throughout the country.

They currently sit second in the table as I’m writing this. Closest league rivals this season look to be North Warnborough 2020, also a new team this season and one that has a few familiar Hartley faces in its squad (not the same if you're not in orange, Lacey!).

You can follow Hartley Sunday on Twitter @HartleySunday

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Wednesday 4th December 2019 Leicester City v Watford Premier League 19:30 Amazon Prime Video Wolves v West Ham Premier League 19:30 Amazon Prime Video Man Utd v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 19:30 Amazon Prime Video Chelsea v Aston Villa Premier League 19:30 Amazon Prime Video Southampton v Norwich City Premier League 19:30 Amazon Prime Video Liverpool v Everton Premier League 20:15 Amazon Prime Video

Thursday 5th December 2019 Sheffield Utd v Newcastle Utd Premier League 19:30 Amazon Prime Video Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Alb. Premier League 20:15 Amazon Prime Video

Friday 6th December 2019 Millwall v Nottingham Forest Championship 19:45 Sky Sports Main Event

Saturday 7th December 2019 Huddersfield Town v Leeds Utd Championship 12:30 Sky Sports Main Event Everton v Chelsea Premier League 12:30 BT Sport 1 Barnet v AFC Fylde National League 17:20 BT Sport 1 Man City v Man Utd Premier League 17:30 Sky Sports Main Event

Sunday 8th December 2019 West Brom v Swansea City Championship 12:00 Sky Sports Main Event Aston Villa v Leicester City Premier League 14:00 Sky Sports Main Event Rangers v Celtic Betfred Cup Final 15:00 BT Sport 1 Brighton & Hove Alb. v Wolves Premier League 16:30 Sky Sports Main Event

Monday 9th December 2019 West Ham v Arsenal Premier League 20:00 Sky Sports Main Event

Selected games will be shown on the big screen in the Clubhouse.

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HWFC FORTHCOMING FIXTURES

FIRST TEAM

7 Dec Hayes & Yeading Home BetVictor Prem Sth 15.00

10 Dec Weston-Super-Mare Away BetVictor Prem Sth 19.45

14 Dec TBA (Salisbury game postponed as they are in the FA Trophy)

17 Dec Ashford Town Away Aldershot Snr Cup 2 Rnd 19.45

21 Dec Hendon Away BetVictor Prem Sth 15.00

26 Dec Farnborough Home BetVictor Prem Sth 15.00

1 Jan 20 Gosport Borough Away BetVictor Prem Sth 15.00

RESERVE TEAM

7 Dec AFC Hayes Res Away League Cup 15:00

14 Dec Westfield FC Res Away Suburban League 15.00

21 Dec Thatcham Town Dev Away Suburban League 15.00

HWFC U18 YOUTH TEAM

3 Dec Ash United U18 Away Allied Counties South 19:30

18 Dec Guildford City Away Allied Counties South 19:45

HARTLEY SUNDAY

08 Dec Charlton Royals Away Hants FA Sunday Vase 10.30

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For the latest results and league placings of all the Hartley Wintney teams, please visit our website at www.hartleyfc.com

39 40 THE NLP COLUMN

This week’s NLP programme column club Macclesfield side to the sword at was written by JON COUCH Moss Rose to earn a second round tie with AFC Fylde and ensure there will be “MALDON & TIPTREE?” a friend of at least one Non-League club at the mine questioned when sifting through third round stage. the FA Cup first round fixtures. “Who on earth are they?” (or words to that Earlier, Dover Athletic enjoyed their big effect). day in front of the BT Sport cameras by beating League One Southend United Queries such as this are actually quite at Crabble. It set us up nicely for a common place for the Non-League Pa- Sunday Funday where Bromley held per news team, mainly from those who Bristol Rovers to a 1-1 draw and Altrin- don't believe in life outside the Premier cham stunned their league's leaders League. So, on the day when Liverpool York City to earn a mouth-watering and Manchester City were locking away tie at Portsmouth, FA Cup win- horns in the top echelons of English ners of course just 12 years ago under football, it was perhaps fitting that the Harry Redknapp. Maldon & Tiptrees of this world were enjoying their 15 minutes of fame. No fewer than 15 non-league clubs were still in the competition before the Now one thing I must also confess is first round replays – including another that when asked my “expert” opinion of Step 4 side, Chichester City, who were all things Non-League, whether Maldon rewarded with an away tie at either & Tiptree could actually go to National Tranmere Rovers or Wycombe Wander- League champions Orient and ers after receiving a first-round bye. beat them in their own back yard, I Hopefully, by now, the Premier League told them to keep their money in their ignoramuses might actually have an pocket! What do I know anyway?! idea who to put their money on!

Once again, I had underestimated the UPDATE: Essex side Maldon & Tiptree magic of the FA Cup – but isn't that were unlucky in losing their Second what we just love about this competi- Round tie at home to Newport County tion? How does little Maldon & Tiptree, 1-0 on Friday evening after an impres- of Division One North, sive, especially second half, perfor- actually turn up at Brisbane Road wear- mance televised on the BBC. [KOB] ing a Barcelona-style kit and beat a team four leagues above them in the The NLP is the paper of the non- Pyramid playing like… well, Barcelona? league game and as a club we urge everybody to support the publication’s For anyone who thinks I'm exaggerat- efforts by purchasing the paper, or why ing, take a look at Jorome Slew's fine not take out a subscription and have it solo winner in front of the ecstatic Jam- delivered to your door each week. mers fans behind the goal. Jammy it was most certainly not. @Nonleaguepaper And it wasn't just Maldon & www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com Tiptree who conjured up their bit of magic that weekend. At the same time, Kingstonian were putting a thrown-together crisis 41

MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS

Memorable moments from our past - Part One There have been many great times for the Row over the years, but I have to start this series with my personal best of all, away to Clevedon Town in the FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round replay, season 2013/14.

14th Oct 2013. We’d drawn 1-1 on the Saturday and just two days later we found ourselves faced with a Monday evening trek to North Somerset. The first half was a disaster. We got it all wrong and Clevedon carved us open time after time. Ben Dillon was manager and I was praying Ben would make a change be- fore it was too late. Clevedon hammered an early penalty against Craig Atkin- son’s post, and Craig pulled off save after save to keep us in it, but Ross McNab's goal and a Matt Thorne penalty put Clevedon well in control.

At 2 down you’d normally think you were still in with a chance, but few of us thought that at half-time.

A change did come at half-time and a reshuffle as we go 4-3-3, with Elliot Hob- den coming on in centre midfield, replacing Jason Minton. Clevedon score - but the flag is up for offside. Then these are the words of the Gazette’s John Boy- man, there reporting live on the game: “That's a fantastic strike from substitute ELLIOT HOBDEN, who picks up the ball 35 yards from goal when a corner is half-cleared and fires a looping volley into the top corner. Game on!”

Hope... we thought, except only minutes later the hosts went down the other end and restored their 2 goal advantage. Dismay, but just a minute later… “Hartley find an immediate response, ELLIOT HOBDEN sending an excellent low shot in off the far post from the edge of the area.” 3-2.

We clear the ball off our line. Ben Dillon sends himself on. 70 minutes on the clock and the Clevedon centre back inexplicably has his arm raised and the ball finds it - penalty! SAM ARGENT buries it! 3-3.

Then we score another… “Tom Walsh sends a free-kick forward from the half- way line and the bounce catches the home goalkeeper out, the ball going in…. the free-kick was indirect... Hartley are adamant that the 'keeper got a touch,

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V CLEVEDON TOWN, FA CUP 2013/14 but the assistant has the goal disallowed.” He did get a touch Ref. He really did!

Ross McNab gets through one-on-one with Craig Atkinson - this is it, all over… no! Craig pulls off another incredible stop, sending the ball over the bar.

We’re 6 minutes into injury time, extra time looming. The rest I remember so well. The ball is played in from the right. Arge collects, takes it to his left, cen- trally and just inside the area, the centre back commits and Sam makes sure his trailing leg is out behind him. Here’s how John reported it:

“Sam Argent goes down under a challenge from Sam Teale in the area. The home defender seemed to get the ball but the referee points to the penalty spot. High drama.”

SAM ARGENT buries his second penalty of the night. 4-3 Hartley. They kick-off. The whistle blows. Clevedon players incensed, a red card is shown. John sums it up: “An incredible game ends in dramatic style, Hartley snatching the win in the final seconds. They are through to the fourth qualifying round for the first time in their history.”

After a lovely chat with Bobby Gould - I think Bobby lived nearby - we went down to the clubhouse bar and all I remember then are the huge ‘Cheshire cat’ grins on the faces of our players as they came into the bar. I’m with Stuart Ur- quhart’s dad, the two of us down- ing large brandies. It just doesn’t get any better than that! [KOB]

Hartley Wintney: Atkinson, Min- ton, Walsh, Jones, Urquhart, Lloyd, Elward, Hollamby, Argent, Ste- phens, Reynolds, Partlow. Subs: Hutt, Dillon, Hobden.

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CLUB STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW

Hartley Wintney Football Club – F.A. League Rule 2.13 Ownership: In accordance with The Football Association Rule 2.13 Publication of Ownership in relation to Step 1 to Step 6 clubs within the football pyramid, we hereby confirm that the Legal Status of HARTLEY WINTNEY FOOTBALL CLUB takes the ‘Form’ of an Unincorporated Association. Hartley Wintney FC has a constitution which sets out the rules that govern its relationship and membership, and elects a Management Committee to run the organisation on behalf of its private members. That committee currently con- sists of the club’s elected Officers. A full copy of the constitution can be found on the Club Web Site: www.hartleyfc.com/club.html (see PDF Club Constitution)

An Excellent Licensed Event Venue Here in Hartley Wintney he Clubhouse at Hartley Wintney FC It's also an ideal venue for Corporate T is well equipped, welcoming and events including sales presentations, available for hire for events of all kinds client events and Christmas parties. at a sensible cost, and you don't need Entertainers can be arranged, given to be a member of the football club to sufficient notice. A multi-activity space hire a room. However big, small, happy provides an ideal setting for meetings, or sad the occasion, the layout of the small conferences, presentations, or as room can be tailored to suit your a base to run a course. We have a needs. range of audio visual, internet Wi-Fi and overhead projection equipment. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a griddle. The bar is well stocked with BOOKING THE CLUBHOUSE alcoholic and soft drinks. Special orders Please make your booking enquiry at for particular wines, beers, lagers and the bar, or by using the contact form ciders can usually be accommodated. on our website. Include your phone number in the message. During times There is a raised stage and a wooden when the Clubhouse is open, the club dance floor, with the remainder of the may be contacted by phone on 01252 room carpeted throughout. 843586.

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CLUBS OF THE BETVICTOR PREMIER SOUTH

The clubs in the Premier South 2019-20 for those travelling to away fixtures. Post codes shown for sat-navs but check directions on the host club website before leaving to avoid any ‘dumb’ sat-nav instructions. Mileage shown from our ground is approximate.

Beaconsfield Town 01494 676868 Holloways Park, Windsor Road beaconsfieldtownfc.co.uk Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2SE HP9 2SE 35 miles Blackfield & Langley FC 07881 991013 Gang Warily Community & Rec. Centre www.bandlfc.uk Newlands Road, Fawley, Southampton SO45 1GA SO45 1GA 52 miles

Chesham United 01494 783 964 The Meadow, Amy Lane cheshamunited.co.uk Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1NE HP5 1NE 43 miles

Dorchester Town 01305 267 623 The Avenue Stadium, Weymouth Ave dorchestertownfc.co.uk Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2RY DT1 2RY 90 miles

Farnborough FC 07957 936436 Cherrywood Road, Farnborough farnboroughfc.co.uk Hampshire GU14 8UD GU14 8UD 9 miles

Gosport Borough FC 023 9252 5797 Privett Park, Privett Road gosportboroughfc.co.uk Gosport, Hampshire PO12 3SX PO12 3SX 50 miles

Harrow Borough FC 0844 561 1347 Earlsmead, Carlyon Avenue Hosted on pitchero.com South Harrow, Middx HA2 8SS HA2 8SS 40 miles

Hayes & Yeading United 020 8573 2075 The SKYex Community Stadium, www.hyufc.com Beaconsfield Road, Hayes, Middx. UB4 0SL UB4 0SL 34 miles

Hendon FC Silver Jubilee Park, Townsend Lane hendonfc.net Kingsbury, North London NW9 7NE NW9 7NE 44 miles

Merthyr Town 01685 359074 Penydarren Park, Park Terrace merthyrtownfc.co.uk Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan CF47 8RF CF47 8RF 140 miles

CLUBS OF THE BETVICTOR PREMIER SOUTH

Metropolitan Police FC 0208 398 7358 Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane Hosted on pitchero.com East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BT KT8 0BT 34 miles Poole Town 01794 517991 Black Gold Stadium, pooletownfc.co.uk School Lane BH15 3JR Oakdale, Poole, Dorset BH15 3JR 75 miles Salisbury FC 01722 776655 Raymond McEnhill Stadium salisburyfc.co.uk Partridge Way, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6PU Wiltshire SP4 6PU 49 miles Swindon Supermarine 01793 828778 The Webbswood Stadium, Supermarine swindonsupermarinefc.com Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 4BZ SN3 4BZ 52 miles

Taunton Town 01823 254909 Viridor Stadium, Wordsworth Drive tauntontown.com Taunton, Somerset TA1 2HG TA1 2HG 112 miles Tiverton Town 01884 252397 Ladysmead, Bolham Road tiverton-town-fc.co.uk Tiverton, Devon EX16 6SG EX16 6SG 132 miles

Truro City 01872 225400 Treyew Road www.trurocityfc.net Truro, Cornwall TR1 2TH TR1 2TH 230 miles Walton Casuals 01932 787749 Elmbridge Sports Hub, waltoncasuals.com Waterside Drive, KT12 2JP Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP 30 miles Weston-super-Mare AFC 01934 621 618 Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare www.westonsmareafc.co.uk Somerset BS24 9AA BS24 9AA 105 miles Wimborne Town 01202 884821 Cuthbury, Cowgrove Road, wimbornetownfc.co.uk Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4EL BH21 4EL 72 miles

Yate Town 01454 228103 The Universal Components Stadium, www.yatetownfc.com Lodge Road, Yate, S. Gloucestershire, BS37 7LE BS37 7LE 83 miles

HWFC GROUND REGULATIONS

1. All persons entering this ground are only admitted subject to these rules and the rules and regulations of the Football Association. 2. The Club reserves the right to prosecute or to eject or cause to be ejected any persons who within the ground or the club premises is considered by the Club its employees or agents (hereinafter called the Club) in their absolute discretion to be, or to have been behaving in any of the following ways: (a) Entering the field of play before or during the course of a game. The field of play is that area within the railings surrounding the perimeter of the pitch and the area beyond the goal line at the Southern Haye end of the ground. (b) Using obscene or abusive language or persistent swearing. (c) Being drunk or under the influence of drink or drugs to any degree. (d) Making vulgar gestures. (e) Using abusive language or behaviour, racial or otherwise. 3. NO bottles, metal cans, glasses, placards, firearms, knives or other similar articles are permitted and the police and club stewards have the right to search any spectator at anytime and to confiscate any article which they consider could be a danger to any other spectators. 4. NO alcohol is to be consumed within the ground. Alcohol may only be consumed within the confines of the clubhouse or other such designated and properly licensed area. All bar areas will close fifteen minutes before kick off time. 5. Climbing of floodlight pylons, fences, stands and other buildings is strictly forbidden and the police and club stewards have the right to eject any persons found doing so. 6. Spectators are advised that they must keep to the designated hard standings within the confines of the ground, these being defined as the walkway to the perimeter of the pitch on 3 sides excluding the area to Southern Haye behind the top goal, the dedicated stand and the sheltered area outside the club house. 7. Spectators are reminded that they must not retrieve any footballs that go in the hedges or rough grass areas. The Club will not be responsible for any injury sustained by any spectator retrieving footballs howsoever caused. A Club Official or designated ball boy will retrieve any balls that exit the field of play. 8. ALL vehicles parked in and around the ground must be properly parked to ensure access for emergency vehicles and to minimise disruption to local residents. All vehicles are parked strictly at the owner’s risk. 9. No unauthorised vehicles are allowed in the Clubhouse/changing room car parking area. The Club reserves the right to remove any vehicle parked in contravention of this regulation. The Club will not be responsible for any damage caused whilst removing the vehicle. By order of The Committee Hartley Wintney Football Club

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BSA REGAL HAMPSHIRE SENIOR CUP 3RD ROUND Tuesday 3rd December 2019, KO 7.30pm

HARTLEY WINTNEY BASHLEY FC (all orange) (all green) FROM FROM Luke WILLIAMS (gk) Dan KEMPSON Nathan SMART (c) Jamie WEBBER Louie PAGET Jack SMITH Jack BALL Brad MORRIS Shane HOLLAMBY Dan THOMPSON Alexandru ALBERT Brad STRICKLAND Salhin ABUBAKAR Harry BUNCE Tyron SMITH (vc) Lewis ROSS Mickel PLATT Harry MORGAN Dean RULE Harry McGRATH Josh WEBB Conor WHITELEY Adam CORNELL Harry GRAVETT Chris HARRIS (gk) Billy COOPER Steven DUFF George CROUCHER Jordan ALVES Morgan BROWNING Tom BIRD Ollie SMITH Les SACKEY Cameron BEARD Tyrone NEWTON Jordan STEPNEY

TODAY’S MATCH OFFICIALS

REFEREE STEPHEN HAWKES ASSISTANT JAMES FIELD ASSISTANT MICHAEL RIDGE