HARTLEY WINTNEY FC VS GOSPORT BOROUGH 14Th AUGUST 2018, 7.30Pm

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HARTLEY WINTNEY FC HISTORY

artley Wintney Football Club was founded in 1897 and played in an area adja- H cent to the village's golf and cricket clubs. In 1953, the club moved to its pre- sent ground in Green Lane, known as 'The Memorial Ground'. A pavilion was erect- ed and the team played in the Basingstoke League and, later, in the Aldershot League.

In 1973, Glynn Howell was appointed Manager. In his six year reign, the team won the Aldershot Senior League three times in succession, and the Aldershot Senior Cup.

After several seasons in the Aldershot Senior League, Hartley were admitted to the Combined Counties League, which replaced the Surrey Senior League. After the first couple of seasons and two changes of management, the club appointed Ian Bedford as Manager. Once again an influx of senior players brought Hartley success. Within his three years in management, they gained trophies including the League Title (1982-1983) and Runners Up (1981-1982), Aldershot Senior Cup Winners (1980- 1981), and George Allen Cup Winners (1981-1982). They were also Runners Up in the League Cup (1982-1983) and Aldershot Senior Cup (1981-1982).

During this period a new Clubhouse was opened. David Willoughby, the then Secre- tary/Treasurer, and Bill Mitchell, the then club Chairman and now President, devot- ed exceptional hours in the embryo stages of this venture. Further investments around this time included floodlights, new changing rooms and covered seating.

In 2007-08 under manager Mike Scott, the club gained promotion from Divi 1 of the Combined Counties League, but 2008-09 ended in relegation by a narrow margin. Under manager and assistant Pete Gray and John Condon, the first team rallied, finishing 5th in CCL Div 1 in 2009-10. Coach Louis King took the reigns as manager when Pete Gray stepped down, guiding the team to 7th in CCL Div 1 in 2010-11.

A management team of ex-Basingstoke Town and Oxford United striker, Neville Roach, Assistant Mick Wollen and Coach Scott Tarr took charge for 2011-12 and it was a notable season, with the club achieving promotion back to the Combined Counties League Premier Division. Hartley also had a fine FA Cup run that took them to the Third Qualifying Round, but the euphoria of the cup run and promotion was dampened even before the champagne bubbles had burst, when the coaching staff and almost the entire squad left for Thatcham Town.

For the 2012-13 season, ex-Millwall defender, Dave Tuttle, was given the summer to prepare a new squad. However, a string of poor results led to a second change in management in less than 4 months, with 24 year-old ex-Basingstoke Town and Hartley striker, Ben Dillon, given his first managerial position. Once again there was an almost total outflow of players and Ben, with assistants Jason Minton and Joe

A PROUD HAMPSHIRE CLUB SINCE 1897

Lawler, set about rebuilding the squad, but by this time with Hartley well and truly set adrift at the bottom of the table. Their enthusiasm, belief and the introduction of a talented group of players quickly restored the spirit around the club.

In what became known as the club's 'Great Escape', the Row’s place in the CCL Premier was secured against all the odds after a truly remarkable second half of the season.

Dillon further strengthened the squad, with Steve Saunders and Dan Brownlie brought in to the coaching setup alongside Jason and Joe. The 2013-14 season started well and there were wins in the FA Cup to setup a home tie in the 4th Quali- fying Round for the first time in the club's history, losing out to an in-form Daventry Town in front of a crowd of over 1,000. The cup run took its toll on the league form but the club finished a creditable 7th in the CCL Premier Division.

A new Club crest was commissioned ahead of the 2013-14 season, with a design that is modern but holds true to the traditions of a village club founded over 100 years ago. Designed by Philippa Bell, the current crest incorporates several ele- ments of historical significance. With the village recorded in the 13th century under the name of Hertleye Wynteneye, meaning "the clearing in the forest where the deer graze by Winta's island", the crest shows a tree and a stag, as well as the rose emblem of the Club's home county, Hampshire. The Club's nickname of 'The Row' is taken from 'Hartley Row', a former hamlet within Hartley Wintney. The nickname and the year in which the Club was founded are also incorporated in the crest.

In season 2014-15 the club consolidated its CCL Premier Division membership by finishing a comfortable 9th. Dillon stepped down at the end of the season and Dan Brownlie and Anthony Millerick were appointed as Joint First Team Managers for 2015-16, with Joe Lawler remaining part of the coaching setup, and Luke Tuffs coming in as First Team Coach while continuing as the club's Youth Team Manager.

It was a very eventful 2015-16. After a memorable FA Cup win away at Merthyr Town in the Second Qualifying Round, Hartley battled back from 2-0 down to 2-2 away at Conference South Eastbourne Borough, only to be beaten by a goal struck deep into injury time. In the FA Vase, Hartley Wintney broke a longstanding club record by reaching the 5th Round Proper. In front of a sell-out 1,300 at Green Lane, eventual finalists Hereford proved too strong, but the Row went on to top the CCL Premier Division for most of the season and claimed the 2015-16 league

HARTLEY WINTNEY FC HISTORY title, finishing 10 points clear on 106 points, with a goal difference of +87 and having lost just four league games all season. Promotion, however, was denied due to ground grading issues.

Faced with attempting to achieve back-to-back title wins and put in place the sub- stantial ground improvements that would allow progression, the 2016-17 season under co-managers Dan Brownlie and Anthony Millerick, and coach Luke Tuffs, was extraordinary. The Row topped the Combined Counties League Premier Divi- sion for the entire season, reached the semi-finals of the Hampshire Senior County Cup and the final of the Aldershot Senior Cup, and secured the required ground grading to allow the Row to take their place in the Southern League South, making it to Step 4 of the football pyramid for the first time. And to top off a wonderful 2016-17, Luke Tuffs’ Youth team won the Hampshire FA Youth Cup against a strong Aldershot Town U18.

The team took life at Step 4 in their stride, helped by the consistency provided by an unchanged management team and settled squad, and the 2017-18 season was to prove even more remarkable than the previous campaign. The Row were within the top four for much of the season, never dropping below 8th.

They set down a marker in the FA Cup, beating local rivals Basingstoke Town in a replay at Green Lane. Town later responded by signing Hartley's top goalscorer and club captain, Sam Argent. Argent's departure was a huge setback, but the management team responded by bringing in Rowan Vine, the charasmatic ex- professional. Vine restored belief in both the team and the supporters; it was an inspired signing. The Row embarked on their first FA Trophy campaign, which included wins against Gosport Borough and Farnborough FC before going out 0-2 in the First Round Proper against eventual finalists, Bromley FC.

Vine joined the management team at one of his former clubs battling relegation late in the season. Losing Rowan seemed a massive blow at a critical point, but again the management team made an inspired signing. Nic Ciardini joined from Farnborough and was instrumental in keeping the momentum going. Hugely im- portant was also the strong central defensive partnership that had grown during the second half of the season between Jack Ball and Liam Eagle.

A Play-Off place was secured and the Row won the semi-final against AFC Dunsta- ble 2-0. Cambridge City had triumphed at Hayes & Yeading FC in the other semi. In front of a crowd of over 700 at Green Lane, a tense game was decided by a single goal scored by Ciardini and so the Row clinched promotion and made it to the Southern Premier at Step 3; a truly outstanding achievement.

CLUB OFFICIALS : SEASON 2018-2019

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 LIFE VICE PRESIDENT: Brian Barnard VICE PRESIDENTS: Derek Ames, Len Ashby, Ian Bedford, Ann Bradley, Mick Clarke, Lisa Collins, James Cooke, Neil Doody, Elayne Duddridge, Paula Flanders, Andrew Harris, Frank Kenton, David Lenthal, Margaret Lewington, Bob Major, Mark Porter, Mike Roberts, Janet Richard- son, Niall Scott, Linda Scott, Josie Shipman, Ray Shipman, Andy Spiers, Chris Stanley, Roy Stimpson, Trudy Stimpson, Roger Taplin, Nick Vint, Elizabeth Webb, Anthony White, David Willoughby, Gerry Wykes TREASURER: Colin Charlton HONORARY SECRETARY: Elayne Duddridge MATCH SECRETARY: Gerry Wykes UNDER 18s SECRETARY: Eric Howard BAR SECRETARY: Paddy White MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Jeremy Fox/Sue Trimmer SOCIAL SECRETARY: Vacant COMMITTEE: Ann Bradley, Dave Williams, Brendan Devlin, Vicki Taplin, James Taplin, Jeremy Fox, Nick Elkington, Peter Auch- terlonie

FIRST TEAM MANAGERS: Dan Turkington, Anthony Millerick FIRST TEAM COACHES: Luke Tuffs, Sam Rafique, Mark Hurst, Keith Benjamin RESERVE TEAM MANAGERS: Rick Hogsden, Neil Lancaster A TEAM MANAGER: Andy Storey YOUTH TEAM MANAGER: Luke Tuffs

MATCH DAY OFFICERS: Ray Boorman, Jeremy Fox PROGRAMME EDITOR: Kevin O’Byrne/Luke Mullen PRESS OFFICER/WEBSITE ADMIN: Kevin O’Byrne

GROUNDSMEN: Eric Howard, David Martin Hartley Wintney F.C. Wintney Hartley

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EVO-STIK PREMIER SOUTH 14th August 2018 v GOSPORT BOROUGH Kick Off: 7.30pm

ood evening Ladies and Gentlemen The closed season has been one of G and welcome to the Memorial change here at the Memorial Ground. Ground for this Evo-Stik League South, Alas an inevitable consequence of our Premier South Division fixture against success is that other clubs with more Gosport Borough. To all their players, available resources come calling for play- officials and supporters we extend a ers and accordingly we lost our captain warm welcome and hope you enjoy your and also our diminutive striker. short stay with us tonight. That said we have made some good Our visitors this evening pulled off the signings that will bolster our squad as great escape last season to maintain we test the waters of the Evo Stik South their Southern Premier League Status. Premier League. Gosport had looked dead and buried at one stage, but three straight victories The season promises to be an exciting beating Frome, fellow relegation strug- one as we visit some well established glers Dunstable Town and St. Neots dug clubs with facilities that we would die them out of a very deep hole. for. We have a wonderful journey ahead and are hopeful that we can hold our We have faced Gosport a number of own this season at this level. times in the past the most recent of which was last season in the FA Trophy The players and the management are when we ran out 3 nil winners with two aware of the importance that our sup- goals from Josh Webb and one from porters have on the team. Saturday at Hodges. Gosport are however a much Poole was immense bolstered by the changed side and will be buoyed by their travelling support of the vociferous A escape last season and by their opening Team choristers led by Lacey. It made day victory . for a fun day which will long live in the memory. On Saturday Gosport kicked off the season with a 3-2 win against Kings Lang- This is an historic moment for the club ley. Our first game at Step 3 saw us se- as we make our home bow at Step 3, a cure the points away at Poole Town. Our great achievement and without doubt a 3-1 victory came courtesy of Liam Eagle, massive challenge both on and off the Jake Baxter and the skipper Nic Ciardini. pitch.

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Our successes on the pitch over the past We also have live planning permission for 4 seasons has outstripped our off field a permanent toilet block and an exten- organisation and this is an area where sion to the Club House. If there is any- we are aware that we need to step up to one who fancies taking on the chal- the plate. We currently survive on the lenge of raising the funds for these im- phenomenal work of a few dedicated provements please step forward. volunteers. We need more help in all departments from commercial assistance Hope you all enjoy the game this even- ground maintenance, kit washing, cater- ing. Please get behind the team and as ing and stewarding. If you can help in usual, thank you for your support. any way please make yourself known to Luke any committee member. #UTR We are always looking for active people who can help drive the club forward. To maintain our status we have certain improvements that we need to undertake and need help to get these works up and running.

GOSPORT BOROUGH FC CLUB HISTORY

osport Borough Athletic, as the club tee scheme which kept the club alive G were originally known, were formed through their darkest days, helping to just two weeks after D-Day in 1944. support the club with fans providing reg- However, despite their 70 year history, ular income. Nevertheless, it was not the club have only really made a name until the start of the new century that for themselves in the last 8 years. things started to turn for the better at The Boro’. John Stimpson succeeded Despite winning the Hampshire League Hay as chairman and he promoted re- at their first attempt in 1945/46, drop- serve team manager Mick Marsh to the ping the ‘Athletic’ in the 1960s, and over first team. With the club emerging from the decades being a major force in their financial difficulties, a return to the county football, silverware was rare at Southern League was back on the agen- Privett Park and the Championship was da. Marsh chased the dream for 5 sea- not realised again until back-to-back sons, finishing in the top 4 in four of titles in 1976/77 and 1977/78. The two them before he retired in 2005; but the Hampshire League titles led to a suc- title and promotion eluded him. cessful application to join the Southern League for 1978/79 and a period of 14 With the club now focussed on promo- seasons in the (then) upper echelons of tion, John Robson was appointed but, the non-league game began. after a difficult relationship between boardroom and manager, the club re- After four seasons at the top end of the placed him within months and in De- Southern League’s Southern Division, cember 2005 Alex Pike arrived. promotion was won to the Premier Divi- sion for 1982/83 - at the time an equiv- Pike had managerial acumen in abun- alent level to the later Conference dance at Wessex League level. Given South. The Boro’ spent 7 seasons in the the job of achieving the board’s goal, he Premier Division before a disastrous sea- guided the team to the title on goal dif- son in 1989/90 saw the club finish bot- ference in his first full season (2006/07). tom and relegated. This marked the And so started Boro’s meteoric rise. start of the club’s downturn in fortunes. Despite surviving the following season, With the club back in the Southern Gosport finished bottom in 1991/92 and League in 2007/08, the board made were relegated back to county football their intentions clear to continue to (Wessex League). climb the Pyramid, but the spark required on the pitch eluded Pike’s squad The club attempted to compete for a and a serious challenge never material- couple of seasons and did lift the Wes- ised in their first four seasons. However sex League Cup in 1993, but with the in 2011/12, following an average start club struggling for money and crowds to the season, the team gelled and they minimal, a major rethink was required. climbed the table - eventually holding on Then Chairman, Ian Hay, set up a trus- to third spot and a play-off place. The

GOSPORT BOROUGH FC CLUB HISTORY play-offs saw Boro’ dispatch near neigh- over 18,000. The result saw United run bours Sholing before heading to Poole out 4-0 winners, but the belief that Town for a final Boro’ were losing until flowed through the squad as a result of an injury time Steve Claridge strike sent the Trophy run put Gosport back on the game to extra time. Two goals with- track and lifted them into a comfortable out reply in the additional 30 minutes mid-table place. saw Boro’ promoted back to the South- ern League Premier Division. The club were able to plough the financial windfall from the FA Trophy run A poor start to the 2012/13 campaign back into the club's infrastructure. Dur- saw Pike’s men in ing the summer of 2014 danger of relegation a number of improve- back to the South & ments were made at West Division, but a Privett Park including decent FA Cup run the installation of a new was a precursor to an hospitality suite/club unbeaten run of 23 office building and a games which lifted state-of-the-art pitch The Boro’ into a play- irrigation system. off place. Boro’ saw off second placed A solid start to the Stourbridge in the 2014/15 league season semi, before leading saw The Boro’ well Hemel Hempstead Town 2-0 in the final placed in the league. The confidence only to concede two late goals before gained from the league campaign helped winning promotion on penalties. So the the club finally make the First Round board’s planned rise from county football Proper of the FA Cup for the first time. to Conference South was complete and The Boro’ hosted Colchester United of Gosport started 2013/14 again looking League One in a tie that attracted over to establish themselves at a new level. 2,000. Gosport acquitted themselves well in a memorable match, but ulti- Like the season before, Boro’ struggled mately lost to the Football League side 6 to find their feet at the new level and, -3. after flirting with the relegation zone for much of the season, it took another cup The Boro’ were well placed for a play-off run to gain the belief needed to lift the place until a little wobble in March saw team clear of danger. them drop just too far off the pace – eventually finishing sixth. But the club An FA Trophy run which started in No- did have the consolation of lifting the vember, ended with The Boro’ playing Hampshire Senior Cup for the first time beneath the Wembley Arch in a final since 1988 and seeing Justin Bennett against Cambridge United in front of pick up the award for the Conference

GOSPORT BOROUGH FC CLUB HISTORY

South’s leading goalscorer. As players' wages were delayed, the majority of the first-team squad depart- The 2015-16 season got off to a good ed. Manager Alex Pike struggled to get a start, with the club pushing into play-off team together with the club embargoed contention from the off. But as the new by the winding up orders and he was year came, the club were hit with finan- dealt a major blow soon after Christmas cial problems. Several players left the when assistant Mick Catlin walked out, club in February and March after the leaving Pike alone at the helm. By Feb- club failed to pay their wages, and an ruary 2017 they lay six points adrift of unpaid tax bill meant The Boro' were safety and, despite a late rally in March, put under a transfer embargo and could relegation was confirmed in the penulti- not replace the players. The last few mate game of the season. weeks of the season became a struggle, with the team recording only one win in During the close season, a boardroom their remaining ten league games. Talis- reorganisation took place. Mark Hook manic striker, Justin Bennett, also an- stepped down as chairman and both he nounced that after nine sea- and Alex Pike left the sons at Privett Park, he would Board, with Iain Sellstrom leave the club at the end of appointed chairman and the season. But the 2015-16 Mark Adams OBE joining campaign did at least end on as Executive Officer.The a high with a 2-1 win against 2017–18 season started AFC Portchester in the Russell with the club still in tur- Cotes Cup Final, with Bennett moil. By September 2017, recording his 262nd and 263rd goals for with Gosport lying at the bottom of the Gosport. Southern League Premier Division, Pike was sacked. He was replaced by former As 2016–17 started, it was hoped by all assistant, Mick Catlin. On the same day, at the club that their financial issues had Executive Officer Mark Adams resigned. been resolved when a party came for- On 20 Dec 2017, it was announced that ward offering to invest in the club. But former Portsmouth chairman Iain McIn- before the season had even started, the nes had taken control of the club. Iain backer had walked away – leaving a Sellstrom moved to the role of vice- massive hole in the club's finance plans. chairman and Ray Stainton joined as On the pitch the season started well and chief executive officer. Two days later, Gosport were making steady headway in the club announced that Mick Catlin had the top half of the table. In the back- departed after declining to serve as joint ground the club's financial issues began -manager alongside former manager to take hold. The club missed a tax pay- Alex Pike. Pike was immediately installed ment and HMRC issued a winding up as Catlin's replacement, returning after order – the first of four Gosport would an absence of just 95 days. face during the season.

GOSPORT BOROUGH FC CLUB HISTORY

Within days of Pike's return, new faces his family first. appeared in the squad as signings and Craig McAllister was appointed as first on loan, but the new players failed to team manager on 25th June 2018. He make much difference and it was seven will be assisted by Matt Tubbs. games into Pike's new reign before his side registered their first point. League record (since 2000) Things failed to improve under Pike and 2000–01: Wessex League – 8th he was sacked for the second time in a 2001–02: Wessex League – 4th season on 15 March 2018 with the side 2002–03: Wessex League – 2nd still at the foot of the table. The club 2003–04: Wessex League – 3rd announced that temporary charge would 2004–05: Wessex League – 4th be taken by striker Rowan Vine, assis- 2005–06: Wessex League Division One – tant manager Louie Bell and scout Jay 5th Keating. 2006–07: Wessex League Premier Divi- On 27 March 2018, it was announced in sion – 1st (promoted) the local press that HMRC had issued 2007–08: Southern League Division One the club with a dissolution order after South & West – 11th failing to submit their accounts for the 2008–09: Southern League Division One financial year ending April 2016. Chair- South & West – 12th man Iain Mcinnes stated the issue was 2009–10: Southern League Division One not his problem as it pre-dated his chair- South & West – 8th manship. Nevertheless, the order from 2010–11: Southern League Division One HMRC stated that should the club not South & West – 13th supply the accounts by 20 May 2018, 2011–12: Southern League Division One the company would be dissolved and all South & West – 3rd (promoted via play- assets would pass to the Crown. offs) As the 2017–18 season drew to a close, 2012–13: Southern League Premier Divi- Gosport were locked in a relegation bat- sion – 5th (promoted via play-offs) tle with Dunstable Town. After closing 2013–14: Football Conference South – the gap to three points, Gosport then 12th beat their relegation rivals in the penulti- 2014–15: Football Conference South – mate game of the season to leapfrog 6th them on goal difference. The last Satur- 2015–16: National League South – 9th day of the season proved a tense affair 2016–17: National League South – 20th but The Borough survived thanks to a 4– (relegated) 0 win at St Neots Town. 2017–18: Southern League Premier Divi- On 25th May 2018, Ryan Northmore was sion – 23rd appointed new first team manager, but in another turn of fate, he was forced to quit less than a month later after his Colombian wife was refused entry into the UK and Northmore decided to put

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Gosport Borough, who have endured a miserable last couple of seasons, got the new Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division South campaign off to a winning start on Saturday. Boro won 3-2 against Kings Langley at Privett Park, thanks to Ryan Pennery after 23 minutes, Pat- rick Suraci on 38 minutes and then Connor Hoare on 83 minutes.Mitch Weiss had reduced the arrears 5 minutes before half-time and then Callum Adebiyi made it a nervy end with a second in stoppage time. Brandon Goodship made a great start to the new season by netting a hat-trick in Wey- mouth`s 3-2 win at Earlsmead against Harrow Borough. Boro led through Ryan Moss` early 4th minute opener before Goodship`s first two – the second from the penalty spot – gave the Terras the lead by the 52nd minute. Moss scored again to level things on 65 minutes, but parity lasted barely 6 minutes as Goodship completed his hat-trick. Merthyr Town went to Chesham United last year with a team of schoolboys and office work- ers after financial problems hit.They lost 13-1, so the opening day`s 3-0 win at the Meadow against the same opponents must have been very sweet for Martyrs manager Gavin Williams Ian Traylor`s brace was added to by an own goal as the Martyrs gained sweet revenge. A goal from Jack Mazzone gave switched Metropolitan Police a 1-0 win at Dorchester Town, while a 54th minute Levi Landricombe effort sealed Tiverton Town`s victory at the Webbs- Wood against promoted Swindon Supermarine. Another promoted side, Taunton Town, made it 35 competitive games unbeaten with a 4-0 success against fancied switched side Staines Town at the Viridor Stadium. New signing Rocky Neal, Ollie Chamberlain, Matt Buse and a late Craig Veal fourth were the Peacocks` marksmen. Relegated Poole Town suffered a surprise 3-1 Tatnam defeat by Hartley Wintney. The visitors found themselves 2-0 up at the break, thanks to Liam Eagle after 25 minutes and Jake Baxter from the penalty spot 6 minutes later. Franklyn Clarke reduced the arrears 7 minutes after the interval, but Nic Ciardini made sure for Hartley Wintney 9 minutes from time. Farnborough started with a win, 3-1 at the Rushmoor Community Stadium against promoted Wimborne Town.Toby Holmes gave the Magpies a 20th minute lead they held until 9 minutes after half-time when Kurtis Cumberbatch equalised. Luke Robinson put Boro ahead on 66 minutes and Michael Elias-Fernandes made sure with a third 5 minutes later. The rest of the opening day`s fixtures were drawn. Salisbury FC led 2-0 at Beaconsfield Town through Luke Hopper after 28 minutes and then Lewis Benson right on half-time. But the old adage of 2-0 being dangerous leads at the break rang true again as the hosts pulled back with Jerome Eccleston after 71 minutes and then a Charlie Losasso penalty 10 minutes from time. Hendon led at Frome Town, thanks to Ricardo German`s 69th minute opener.But an own goal from recent recruit Luke Tingey a couple of minutes from time earned the Somerset side a point. While at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub, promoted Walton Casuals and Basingstoke Town shared six goals. Youseff Bamba had the privilege of scoring the division`s quickest goal by giving Casuals the lead inside the opening minute. Dean Stow equalised just before half-time and then Sam Deadfield put `Stoke in front 4 minutes after the interval, only for Joe Hicks to equalise 4 minutes later. Callum Bunting looked to have won it for the visitors when he made it 3-2 in the 82nd minute, but Hicks` second earned the hosts a point in time added on at the end of the game. With acknowledgement to Non-League Today: http://nonleague.today/news/details.php? news

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WHAT THE PAPERS SAID: POOLE TOWN

Poole Town v Hartley Wintney, Two minutes before the interval, Claudio Report by David Graham Herbert set Jake Baxter free on the right and Hartley Wintney opened their historic first his cross found Nic Ciardini who was unlucky season at their highest ever level with an to see his header go just over. excellent win. The Row took around 50 to 60 HALF TIME: POOLE TOWN 0 HARTLEY fans to provide good support at Poole Town; WINTNEY 2 a side which last season played in the Con- ference South at step 2. The Dolphins came out fired up for the second period, and on 51 minutes reduced the Both sides were cautious in the opening peri- arrears. Substitute, Adam Grange, found od but it was the Row who had the first space on the right and his accurate low cross chance when a Steve Noakes header from a was converted at close range by Franklyn Josh Webb corner went wide in the 15th Clarke. (1-2) minute. The home side piled on the pressure and on Hartley maintained an edge and took the 58 minutes a cross by Jordan Alawode- lead on 24 minutes. Romario Hart showed Williams found Marvyn Brooks, whose effort good skill and pace to work a right wing was saved by Desbois. Two minutes later, a cross. The accurate delivery found the head full blooded effort from 20 yards by Steve of Liam Eagle, who headed home from 10 Devlin brought out a good save from yards. ( 0-1) Desbois.

The Dolphins' first effort came on 28 Poole continued to press and for 5 minutes, minutes, which saw a Franklyn Clarke shot starting in the 73rd minute, the ball seemed find Row 'keeper, Adam Desbois, well placed to remain in the Row penalty box. Four quick to save. A minute later, the Row increased chances came the way of the home side. their lead as a crossfield pass found Jake First, Adam Grange saw his shot saved by Baxter in the clear. The striker tried to round Desbois and then, a minute later, Williams' Poole’s 'keeper, Nick Hutchings, who hauled cross was knocked down by Brooks to Clarke, him down, conceding a penalty kick. Baxter who watched his effort crash off the foot of scored with a low shot from the spot. (0-2) the post.

On 34 minutes, Hart fed Baxter, who saw his The third attempt saw Williams just unable to effort bring out a good save from Hutchings. convert after Desbois’s punch fell short. Then the dangerous Grange found space on the The Dolphins came into the game and on 41 right and his effort from a narrow angle went minutes Clarke had a good effort from 20 just wide. yards which took a deflection and went past the post.

WHAT THE PAPERS SAID: POOLE TOWN

Against the run of play Hartley made the prior to the match and worked out our game game safe on 80 minutes. Louie Paget and plan; this plan worked perfectly. Jack French linked up well and the latter’s "The defence kept their shape throughout precise pass set Nic Ciardini free. The strik- and played well," Millers added. "The team's er’s first effort was blocked by 'keeper Hutch- discipline was first class. We knew they ings, but the Row skipper made no mistake would come after us at the beginning of the with the follow up. (1-3) second half, and we showed great character not to panic when under pressure, although A minute later, Grange found space just out- we did ride our luck at times. I felt we were side the Row box and his effort was well always likely to score from a break away and saved by Desbois. Two minutes later, Clarke so it transpired." tried his luck from 20 yards and was unlucky There was a final message from Millers and to see his effort go wide. Turks to the Hartley faithful. "Finally, a thank you to the many fans who came down; we It was Hartley who had the last chance of the had good support throughout the match." day when good interplay sent Jack French through, but Hutchings saved the parting shot which lacked sufficient pace.

The Row held firm to secure the points and were applauded from the field by their fol- lowers who had cheered throughout the match. A memorable day for the Row and a very noisy coach on the return trip to Hartley. [D Graham]

FULL TIME: POOLE TOWN 1 HARTLEY WINTNEY 3

Man of the Match: Josh Webb (Hartley Wintney) Crowd: 341

HARTLEY WINTNEY: Adam Desbois, Nathan Smart, Nick Hutchings, Liam Eagle, Steve Noakes, Tyron Smith, Romario Hart, Josh Webb, Jake Baxter, Nic Ciardini (c), Claudio Herbert. Subs: James King (on), Jack French (on), Jack Ball, Louie Paget (on), Matt.Evans

After the match, David sought Anthony Mil- lerick's thoughts on the game.

"We're obviously pleased, as this was a match against better opposition than we have been used to. We had spied on Poole

THE TALK ON THE TERRACES

WE ALL UNDERSTAND THE TOUGH DECI- Our supporters responded…. SION BUT IT WON’T BE QUITE THE SAME WITHOUT DUFFS From Mick on the Club Forum Such a quality player for The Row - excellent From the Club Announcement: work ethic enabled him to track back when Steven Duff, the wide midfielder and more playing as a winger and help the defence recently wing-back who was instrumental in when required as well. Many congratulations helping Hartley Wintney FC achieve back-to- on your work promotion, you will have set a back league titles and back-to-back promo- great example to follow. As fans we sure will tions from the Combined Counties league to miss seeing those surging runs and thunder- the Southern Premier, will be playing the bolt strikes. Good fortune Steve. majority of his football elsewhere this coming season due to work commitments. From KOB on the Club Forum Totally agree with you Mick, Steve must go The increased travel and time commitment of down as one of Hartley's best and most influ- playing at the higher level, combined with a ential players ever and, more than that, he is recent promotion at work, has meant that it a truly top guy. wouldn't be feasible for Steve to fully commit to the Row for 2018-19. Although he will From Elayne on the Club Forum dual-sign and thus be available to play, he Couldn't agree more Mick - Steve's contribu- will predominately be playing locally at Step tion to the Club's success over the last few 5. seasons has been immense. I know we'll be seeing him but want to wish him all the very Commenting on the difficult decision, co- best regardless - top fella! manager Anthony Millerick said, "He's been a fantastic servant to both the club and myself From Bazza on the Club Forum personally, winning two promotions and two Totally agree with all comments, such a league titles. We thank him for his service shame to lose any player from a team of and wish him the very best of luck... alt- winners. Personally I enjoyed watching Duf- hough we'll see him again at some point." fers play as he always committed 110%. Our loss will definitely be someone else's gain. 'Duffs' made a huge impression in the side Good luck & I do hope we see you grace the from the moment he joined. His pace, Memorial strength and exceptional crossing and shoot- ground ing abilities made him a player every other pitch team feared. More recently he slipped com- some- fortably into a left wingback role, before re- time turning to his more familiar left wing berth to soon. help steer us through the Play-Offs. Off the field, Steve is always friendly and approacha- ble; character mirrored by an excellent on- field disciplinary record, as might be hoped of someone working in education!

The Club gives huge thanks for all his effort on the pitch and in so doing, his immense contribution to the spectacular success of the football club in recent seasons.

HARTLEY WINTNEY PEN PICS

Steve Noakes Jake Baxter Experienced defender Striker in his 2nd who has been with the season with the Row. Row for several sea- Spent six years at the sons. Previous clubs Fulham academy as a include Fleet Town & MET Police. A great youngster. Came to organiser, motivator us from Tooting & and tactically intelligent Mitcham Utd.

Matt Evans Louie Paget Joined us in the closed A versatile player who season. A defender, can play at full back Matt has represented on either flank or the Army over 30 times anywhere in midfield. and UK Armed Forces An outstanding youth team 10 times. Played team product and for Rushden & Dia- former U18 youth

Nathan Luke Perkins Smart A pacey wide midfield Experienced defend- player who likes to er on dual registra- take on defenders. tion from Slough Joined us from Go- Town. Adds a wealth dalming Town mid- of talent, pace, and way through 2016/17. strength to the squad,

Jack French Liam Eagle Midfielder with a Strong central defender superb first touch who enters his fourth who can find his year in a Hartley shirt. way out of seem- Has been the rock on ingly impossible which many clean situations with his sheets have been built. tight ball control.

Paul Strudley Claudio Goalkeeper and one of Herbert the best communica- Skilful & pacey tors in non-league wide midfield football. Makes saves player who joined that don’t seem hu- us from Salisbury manly possible. City in the closed season.

HARTLEY WINTNEY PEN PICS

Josh Webb Romario Hart Hard working and A recent addition to combative midfielder with an incredible the squad. Fast engine. Joined Hart- tricky winger who ley ahead of the has previously 2017/18 season played for Godalm- from Met Police. ing Town

Tyron Smith James King Cultured and experi- Now in his third spell enced midfielder with the Row. Hard now in his 2nd sea- working, gritty and son with us. Previ- dependable defender ously played with who won’t shirk a Kingstonian and Met challenge.

Jayden Nick Englefield Hutchings A young, skilful Attacking full back winger who joined who reads the game us from Winchester extremely well. City. Now in his 2nd Joined us from Farn- season with the borough ahead of Row. the 17/18 season.

Jack Ball Adam Debois Central defender The young 'keeper now in his 2nd sea- joins the Row on a son with us. Joined season-long work up with his old experience place- mentor Millers & ment. Adam is a formed a superb member of the Eng- partnership with land U19 squad

Nic Ciardini Freddie Gee An experienced Competent young forward & midfield- goalkeeper who has been re-signed for er, Nic came to us his 2nd season with from Farnborough us after being on last season. ‘Cards’ dual registration last is our club captain term.

GOSPORT BOROUGH PEN PICS

Jordan Brooks Joseph Lea

Signed in July 2018 from Portsmouth, Played at Southampton Academy from promising midfield player has represent- age 9-18, moved to Yeovil Town as a ed Canada at U18s Professional. While their came to Gos- port on loan. At the end of his Yeovil Eddie Wakley contract signed for Bognor Regis Town Centre Back signed in late 2017 from before signing for Gosport in early 2017. Whitehawk. Previous to that he had been at Portsmouth for 6 years. David Jerrard

Alex Lafleur David first signed for Gosport Borough Signed in July 18 from Conference for the 2015/16 season making a few South side Wealdstone, Left sided play- appearances from the bench. David er who started his career at Watford went on loan towards the end of the before joining Luton. While at Weald- season at Petersfield Town. At the end stone enjoyed two loan spells with Har- of that season David joined Dorchester row Borough and Chalfont ST Peter. Town making over 50 appearances before rejoining Gosport in July 2018 Tony Lee Mark Childs Signed from Southern Premier side Weymouth in Aug 18, striker who start- Started his career with AFC Bourne- ed with Eastleigh while at Eastleigh had mouth before moving to Yeovil Town. loan spells at Tiverton Town, Dorchester Also had a spell at Southampton. Mark Town, Gosport Borough and Poole joined Eastleigh while the spitfires Town. Tony was part of the Poole Town climbed the leagues and was part of the side that gained promotion to the Con- side which reached the National Confer- ference South in 2016/17 season. In ence. Mark enjoyed two loan spells with January 17 Tony made a permanent to Gosport Borough before joining on a Gosport before moving onto AFC Totton. permanent basis in July 18.

Connor Hoare Sam Lanahan

Signed in July 18 for his second spell at Signed in March 17 from Dorchester The ‘Boro, previously here when the Town, goalscoring midfielder. Previos club finished mid table in the Confer- Clubs include Blackfield & Langley, Ham ence South Division. Won the Wessex United and Gosport Borough. League with Blackfield & Langley last Harry Medway season. Joined the Club in 2016 from Havant & Waterlooville after 3 years with the Hawks. During his time at Havant he

GOSPORT BOROUGH PEN PICS was loaned out to Staines Town, AFC Totton and Bognor Regis Town. Previ- Craig McAllister ous to Havant Harry was at Portsmouth from 8 to 18 years old Player Manager, Craig joined Gosport in January 17 from Conference National Ryan Pennery side Eastleigh and was a major factor in the Club staying in the Southern League Penners joined the Boro in January 18 Premier Division. Has played over 650 from Moneyfields where he was there league games for clubs including East- top scorer in the 16/17 season. Previous leigh, Basingstoke, Woking, Exeter City, to that he had been at Baffins New Mil- Crawley Town, Luton Town, Oxford ton again ending as there top scorer. United, and Newport County. Asked to Robert Flooks take the role of Manager in July 18. Rob started his career with Southampton’s Academy Bradley Stone Brad is a before moving to AFC Tot- product of the Clubs very ton and was part of the successful reserve side over side which won the Hamp- the past couple of years. A shire Senior Cup. He young man with a big fu- joined Gosport before ture, goalscoring midfielder moving onto Winchester that made his debut away at City. Re joined Gosport in early 2018. Royston last season.

Pat Suraci Matt Tubbs Matt joined Macca as his assistant in July 18, a partnership which Pat was at Southampton Academy from first came together at Crawley Town age 9 to 15, he then signed for Alder- and later continued at Eastleigh. Tubbsy shot for one year moving to Eastleigh in has made two appearances and scored 2014. He signed a professional contract two goals for the England C side in his in Belgium for Lommel United. Pat career that totals over 500 games and joined Gosport in 2016 to play in the over 250 goals for clubs including Ports- Conference South side. In 2017 he mouth, AFC Bournemouth, Rotherham, joined Bognor Regis Town going on loan AFC Wimbledon, Forest Green Rovers to Weymouth before joining Gosport and Sutton United. Matt joined from again. Havant & Waterlooville where he scored goals to help the Hawks gain promotion Lewis Harvey to the Conference National last season. Central defender Lewis Harvey joined When Matt is not scoring goals he will Gosport Borough from Eastleigh in Au- be found walking his dog on the beach. gust 2018

Date Opponents Result Att Comp 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hart 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 11 Aug A Poole Town W 3-1 341 League Desbois Smart Hutchings Eagle1 Noakes Smith Hart Webb Baxter 1 p Ciardini 1 Herbert Paget French King 14 Aug H Gosport Borough League 18 Aug H Frome Town League 25 Aug A Baffin Milton Rovers FAC Prelim 27 Aug H Farnborough League 01 Sep A Dorchester Town League 04 Sep A Beaconsfield Town (TBC) League 08 Sep TBC TBC 15 Sep A Weymouth League 18 Sep A Winchester City Hants Cup 22 Sep TBC TBC 29 Sep H Merthyr Town League

06 Oct A Harrow Borough League

13 Oct H Hendon League

16 Oct A Basingstoke Town League

20 Oct H Kings Langley League

27 Oct TBC FAT 1Q

03 Nov A Wimborne Town League

10 Nov H Walton Casuals League

17 Nov A Salisbury League

20 Nov H Met Police League

24 Nov A Tiverton Town League

01 Dec H Chesham Utd League

08 Dec A Staines Town League

15 Dec H Taunton Town League

22 Dec H Poole Town League

26 Dec A Farnborough League

29 Dec A Gosport Borough League

01 Jan H Swindon Supermarine League

05 Jan H Basingstoke Town League

12 Jan A Walton Casuals League

19 Jan H Salisbury League

26 Jan A Met Police League

02 Feb H Wimborne Town League 09 Feb A Kings Langley League 16 Feb A Chesham Utd League 23 Feb H Tiverton Town League 02 Mar H Staines Town League 09 Mar A Taunton Town League 16 Mar H Harrow Borough League 23 Mar A Hendon League

30 Mar H Weymouth League

06 Apr A Merthyr Town League 13 Apr A Frome Town League 20 Apr H Beaconsfield Town League

22 Apr A Swindon Supermarine League

27 Apr H Dorchester Town League Date Opponents Result Att Comp 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hart 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 11 Aug A Poole Town W 3-1 341 League Desbois Smart Hutchings Eagle1 Noakes Smith Hart Webb Baxter 1 p Ciardini 1 Herbert Paget French King 14 Aug H Gosport Borough League 18 Aug H Frome Town League 25 Aug A Baffin Milton Rovers FAC Prelim 27 Aug H Farnborough League 01 Sep A Dorchester Town League 04 Sep A Beaconsfield Town (TBC) League 08 Sep TBC TBC 15 Sep A Weymouth League 18 Sep A Winchester City Hants Cup 22 Sep TBC TBC 29 Sep H Merthyr Town League

06 Oct A Harrow Borough League

13 Oct H Hendon League

16 Oct A Basingstoke Town League

20 Oct H Kings Langley League

27 Oct TBC FAT 1Q

03 Nov A Wimborne Town League

10 Nov H Walton Casuals League

17 Nov A Salisbury League

20 Nov H Met Police League

24 Nov A Tiverton Town League

01 Dec H Chesham Utd League

08 Dec A Staines Town League

15 Dec H Taunton Town League

22 Dec H Poole Town League

26 Dec A Farnborough League

29 Dec A Gosport Borough League

01 Jan H Swindon Supermarine League

05 Jan H Basingstoke Town League

12 Jan A Walton Casuals League

19 Jan H Salisbury League

26 Jan A Met Police League

30 Mar H Weymouth League

06 Apr A Merthyr Town League 13 Apr A Frome Town League 20 Apr H Beaconsfield Town League

22 Apr A Swindon Supermarine League

27 Apr H Dorchester Town League

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2017-18 SEASON SUMMARY : PART ONE

ur first venture outside the calm wa- ending with Hodges stabbing home the O ters of the Combined Counties equaliser. We almost snatched the winner League began well on August 12th, Paul in added time, a cross finding Steven Duff Hodges and Sam Argent scoring in a 2-0 at the back post and McAdden did well to home win against Northwood, followed by parry Duffs' fierce drive. a gritty performance to win 2-1 at eventual champions, Beaconsfield Town. An I quietly fancied our chances in the replay, away fixture in the FA Cup Preliminary but it was the visitors who began the bet- round saw us sweep passed Brockenhurst ter, with Sam Smart's pace again causing 5-1, quickly followed by the same emphat- us problems. Basingstoke spurned several ic scoreline but rather more impressively chances in the first half, and we had a few at home in the league against Hanwell of our own. Approaching the hour mark, a Town, capped by a Sam Argent hat-trick. strong penalty appeal was waved away as Hodges was upended, but almost immedi- If we felt the need to pinch ourselves, ately, Sam Argent was brought down, this Marlow did it for us two days later in the time given. Arge scored the decisive goal Bank Holiday fixture as we put in a poor from the spot. Paul Strudley saved a performance and went down 3-0. It was strong effort from Ben Wright with 15 to an early reality check we perhaps needed go, and stout defending saw out the ahead of a big FA Cup game against near game, played in front of 620. neighbours, Basingstoke Town. I view that result as a milestone for the The Camrose side had dominated previous club, so long in the shadow of the Cam- meetings between us, though we did push rose side. Imagine how I feel now we are them close a few seasons before in the playing at the very same level. The close- Hampshire Cup. But with Hartley now en- ness of the two clubs not only in mileage joying life at Step 4, and by contrast but now playing terms has fired a whole 'stoke having endured the heartache of new rivalry. The same, of course, goes for relegation from the Conference, the two Farnborough FC. clubs had never been in such close touch- ing distance in terms of their league posi- A 2-1 home win against Kempston Rovers tions. preceded the Second Round Qualifying FA Cup tie at Cinderford, a game that - for In front of a crowd of 544, we began with me at least - goes down as one of the a good tempo and the game swung to one season's very few low points. Full marks end then the other, but the home side to the hosts, they were a well drilled side struck first, which settled them and they who had done their homework. We relied then got on top. They were all but gifted a heavily on the out ball up to Sam Argent goal on 66 minutes and that looked to be and they knew that and snuffed it out by it. But on 82 minutes, a Dean Stow free- planting two big guys on Arge from the kick was spilled by 'keeper McAdden and outset. We did well to survive the open- Paul Hodges slammed the ball home. Four ing period, but then Dean Stow received minutes later Hartley were level, an ex- his marching orders for a silly challenge change of passes on the edge of the box in central midfield. Oddly, we were much

KOB RECALLS OUR PATH TO THE PREMIER better in the second half and showed all wrote "On the morning after we've beaten the grit and determination we'd become Farnborough 6-1 away, I shouldn't have used to as fans. In the end, the ten men such a hollow feeling, but I can't hide the succumbed to a well worked goal and did- fact that I feel totally gutted over Sam's n't get the replay their efforts after the departure." The news that Sam Argent break deserved. One big pointer came had joined Basingstoke practically broke from the Cinderford game - we needed a my heart; it had been such a pleasure to Plan B when Sam was shackled like that. watch him play. I wondered if we would Later, after Sam had left us, we had to survive such a blow at that stage. alter our game, and while Sam's departure hurt us enormously, we became less pre- On October 7th, just two days later, we dictable. took a team weakened by injuries and Sam's departure to play in our first ever Brockenhurst were unfortunate to be on FA Trophy tie, away at Slimbridge in the the end of our frustration at going out of Preliminary Round. On my arrival, I was the FA Cup when we met them for the greeted by shocked expressions on the second time in just a few weeks, this time faces of the Hartley faithful - I wasn't the in the Hampshire Senior Cup. I remember only one feeling the loss. But on the pitch James Tennant being far too strong for the team were united and determined, them to handle and he bagged a very well with newly appointed captain Dean Stow, deserved hat-trick in a 6-0 win. It was the in for the injured Adam New in the unfa- first of six straight wins, including what miliar position of centre-back, strong turned out to be a significant 1-0 victory alongside the immovable Liam Eagle. at home to AFC Dunstable - significant not Struds was also in excellent form behind just because of the way the table turned them, while at the other end a terrific sec- out at the end of the season, but at the ond half strike by Paul Hodges settled the time it showed we could live in the ‘land match in our favour. I felt so proud of the of the giants’. Dunstable had some big boys; that was the best way to immedi- strong guys. Centre-back pairing, Adam ately counter the disappointment. Had we New and Steve Noakes, were up to the lost, the depression around the club might task, and the game was also notable for have deepened. the one and only appearance of Diak John at left-back. He won the Man of the Match But then it hit. Draws at home to Chalfont and was immediately re-signed to former St. Peter and away at Bedford Town - club, Hungerford Town. One of the short- neither poor results in hindsight - but a 2- est Hartley careers on record, but he 0 reversal at Aylesbury and 6-1 thrashing helped us to three valuable points. at home to Hayes & Yeading were a wor- rying sign of what might be to come, with Away wins at Egham (2-1) and Arlesey (6- a 1st Qualifying Round tie away at Swin- 1) kept us just one place off the top, and don Supermarine in the FA Trophy up we then travelled to Farnborough in the next; surely a game too far for us? But BFB League Cup. The hosts put out a mix then Rowan Vine swaggered through the of academy and first team and were made door. [to be continued] to pay as we ran out 6-1 winners. But I'd already heard the news. On the forum I

1st TEAM APPEARANCES 2017/18

APPEARANCES GOALS PLAYER 56 32 Paul Hodges 54 4 Jack French 52 15 Dean Stow 51 9 Liam Eagle 47 8 Steve Duff 46 4 Josh Webb 44 0 Paul Strudley 44 19 Jake Baxter 42 0 Louie Paget 42 4 Adam Everiss 32 8 James Tennant 25 1 Jack Ball 24 0 Steve Noakes 21 10 Rowan Vine 21 2 Calum Eagle 19 1 Adam New 19 10 Nic Ciardini 17 0 Joe Paris 17 1 Tyron Smith 16 1 Declan Shuttleworth 15 1 Jayden Englefield 15 0 Nick Hutchings 14 0 Luke Perkins 13 12 Sam Argent 13 1 Aaron Parfitt 13 0 James King 8 0 Freddie Gee 6 0 Ben Greenwood 6 0 Chris Harris 5 1 Ian Jones 3 0 Scott Rees 2 0 Craig Atkinson 2 0 Ashleigh Artwell 2 0 Andre Williams 2 0 George Frise 1 0 Jake Maddock 1 0 Diak John 1 1 Michael Buck 1 0 Jack Dansie 1 0 Mark Vockins, Jack Mitchell & Mat King

LAUGH-TIME TEAM TALK

A large quantity of sand, cement and gravel was stolen from a local builder's yard sometime last night. A police spokesman said they are looking for some concrete evidence to help catch the thieves.

Why do squirrels swim on their back? To keep their nuts dry.

I realised I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat. It was that evening I walked into a bra.

I got into a taxi and said to the driver, 'Robin Hood's Close'. He said, 'Don't worry, I'm sure I can lose him at the next set of lights.'

Dave: Did you hear that Fred has got a job at the bowling alley? Joe: What, tenpin? Dave: No it's a permanent job.

Why did King Arthur have a round table? So no one could corner him.

Two packets of crisps were walking along the road. A passing car stopped and the driver asked if they would like a lift. ‘No thanks,’ said the crisps, ‘we're Walkers.’

Did you hear about the man who entered a pun contest in a newspaper. He sent in ten different puns, hoping at least one of the puns would win the prize. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.

Police were called to a branch of Pizza Hut after a body of a member of staff was found covered in mushrooms, onions, ham and cheese. A police spokesman said there’s a strong possibility the man had topped himself.

A man walking down the street met a small boy. The man asked his name. The boy replied, 'Six and seven-eighths.' The man asked him why his parents had given him such a strange name? The boy replied, 'they just picked it out of a hat.'

TUFFS TALKING

Good evening and welcome to the players, officials and supporters of Gosport Other new additions also all fitted in well. Borough. Claudio has got better with every game and his quality on the ball and game We have met once previously in recent management towards the end showed times in the FA Trophy and I’m sure Gos- what an asset he is going to be for us. port will be trying to avenge that result from last season! Romario on the other wing has also shown he is going to be an exciting addi- Saturday was a day that will be remem- tion and did well to create our second bered for a long time for everyone asso- goal. ciated with The Row! 3 goals, 3 points and our first ever win at Step 3. What has pleased us as a management and coaching team is how quickly the I have to say the supporters were incred- new players have fitted into our shape ible and the ‘third team’ boys certainly and absorbed their responsibilities. As a helped the lads through so thank you. collective we are on the right track but The coach journey back was bouncing, obviously it’s very early days! the first of many we hope! I also feel I should give a couple of other Whatever the scores in pre-season, they mentions in this piece to Keith (Chewy), are ultimately irrelevant as the sole pur- Mark, Turks and Sam who have already pose is to prepare for the season ahead done wonders for us and the boys and be ready to go on day one. through pre-season.

I guess you would measure that with fit- If you get time go and say hi to them in ness, technical readiness and shape. I the bar after and get to know them, felt the boys ticked all those boxes and they’ll all chat about football for hours on although we have lots to learn together end! this year, I think it’s a good start! Onto today, here’s to hopefully another 3 points, let’s see if the boys can match We felt the boys were excellent against that performance Poole, Adam Desbois had another as- with another to sured performance in goal and we are kick off our home delighted that Reading have loaned him campaign. to us. Up the Row! Adam has been called up to England U19s (the first ever Hartley player to rep- Tuffs resent England?) and may well be away with them for a few days in the near fu- 1st Team Head ture. Coach

CLUB NEWS

Babe Trimmer: It was with great sadness that the Club learned of the death of Club Vice President Babe Trimmer. Babe was a stalwart of the Club and will be fond- ly remembered by the older generation as a very bubbly character who always had a smile and a cheery word. The funeral will take place at 12 O’clock on Wednesday August 29th at Winchfield Church and afterwards at the football club. RIP Babe!

Congratulations: The Club would like to congratulate Jake Baxter on his recent nuptials. All at the club wish you both a long and happy marriage.

Ex Hartley player updates: Overton United are now being managed by ex- Hartley bosses Ben Dillon & Joe Lawler amongst their ranks they have Craig Atkin- son and Ross Cook we wish them well. Ex Skipper Dean Stow scored a trade mark free kick for his new Club at the week- end and our departed striker Paul Hodges was also on the score sheet in a man of the match performance.

Hartley’s other teams are well underway with their preparations. The Reserves begin their league campaign on Thursday 23 August 2018 with an away fixture against Dunstable Town. The Reserves will play 3 of this seasons fixtures at home on a Thursday evening. This is a new departure for the league but it will help in the progression of players throughout the teams as First Team coachs will be available to monitor their games.

The Youth team have been training and playing under the watchful eye of coach Luke Tuffs. At the time of writing they are due to play Hanworth Villa on Monday evening and then will take on Woking under 18 on Wednesday night.

Also on Wednesday evening Andy Storey’s A Team entertain Farnborough North End with a 6.30 kick off on the back pitch, plenty of football to relish.

KOB’S KOLUMN

he Chairman’s reign as programme editor be monetary. Yes, in business good people T is being put on pause once more - much expect to be well paid, and in a fully profes- to his delight I’ve no doubt. For someone who sional club most are very well paid. But the considers himself less than fully blessed when passion people have for the game and for it comes to computer skills, I think you’ll join their club can be surprisingly tangible at ama- me in saying he did very well and kept up a teur and semi-pro level. It showed nowhere proud Hartley tradition of delivering a match better than in the work done to achieve day programme that’s actually worth reading. ground grading - so many skilled people within the supporters that you could almost imag- Alas, that’s all in the past and you have me ine they could build anything given enough again! But seriously… well done Luke for step- time. ping in and picking up the pieces when no- body else is there to do it. We’re not a rich club with a fancy benefactor dripping in gold bracelets, although if there’s My last stint as Editor was the season follow- one out there... But instead we have people ing our ‘Great Escape’. Just think, we were who do so much and give so much of their that close to going back into CCL Div 1 and spare time that their efforts are worth a small now look where we are. It’s difficult to say at fortune to this club of ours. Well done people. what point in time our resurgence really be- Not just the team managers and coaches. Not gan. Naturally, Millers, Dan Brownlie and Tuffs just the players. We all helped get here, to- will expect a nod in their direction, but for me gether. And that includes the support of local I think it started when we brought in a rela- businesses and our sponsors because, let’s tively young man by the name of Ben Dillon as face it, it is vital to have some of the jangly manager. stuff!

With a good support team around him, on and I mentioned Dan Brownlie and I want to say off the pitch, he set about rebuilding a squad ‘thank you’ to Dan for what he put into this capable of pulling off the ‘Great Escape’. And club, not just from the dugout and on the what a ride he gave us! Had we been relegat- pitch before that, but in the social media work ed… well, who knows where we might have he did. He promoted the club brilliantly. I ended up by now. Instead, after a few sea- know how much he loved this club, and prob- sons and a huge amount of hard work on and ably still does. I won’t say too much about him off the field of play, here we are, a Step 3 falling into the spider’s lair (there, I said it Southern Premier League side. It’s bonkers would be a recurring theme). really. And so it’s a big welcome to someone I A few short years ago, if anyone had said we’d watched in the dugout at Camberley and be here now, I’d have said they were barking thought, he’s on a mission. A mission we mad. I always felt that Step 4 was achievable, scuppered, as I recall. But now Turks and but to go higher would surely need a budget Millers together. Two the size of… well, Basingstoke Town’s (tongue men on a mission. We firmly in cheek there, but get used to it be- may be a relatively cause you’ll find it’s a recurring theme in my small club but they’re column as long as they keep nicking our play- still going to take ers). Fortunately, while expecting success some stopping. without investment is naïve, whether in football or business, ‘investment’ doesn't have to

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THE CLUBS OF THE EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH

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

Basingstoke Town 01256 327575 The Ark Cancer Charity Stadium btfc.co.uk The Camrose, Western Way RG22 6EZ Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 6EZ 12 miles Beaconsfield Town 01494 676868 Holloways Park, Windsor Road beaconsfieldtownfc.co.uk Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2SE HP9 2SE 35 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

Frome Town AFC 01373 464087 Blindmans Brewery Stadium frometownfc.co.uk Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EH BA11 2EH 72 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 pitchero.com/clubs/ South Harrow, Middx harrowborough HA2 8SS HA2 8SS 40 miles

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

Kings Langley FC kingslangleyfc.co.uk Global Metcorp Stadium, Gaywood Park Hemp- stead Road, Kings Langley WD4 8AL Hertfordshire WD4 8AL 48 miles

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

Metropolitan Police FC 0208 398 7358 Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane pitchero.com/clubs/ East Molesey, Surrey metropolitanpolicefc

Poole Town pooletownfc.co.uk Black Gold Stadium, School Lane Oakdale, Poole, Dorset BH15 3JR

Salisbury FC 01722 776655 Raymond McEnhill Stadium salisburyfc.co.uk Partridge Way, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6PU

Staines Town 01784 469240 Wheatsheaf Park Wheatsheaf Lane stainestownfootball- Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey club.co.uk

Swindon Supermarine 01793 828778 The Webbswood Stadium, Supermarine swindonsupermarinefc.com Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 4BZ

Taunton Town 01823 254909 Viridor Stadium, Wordsworth Drive tauntontown.com Taunton, Somerset TA1 2HG

Tiverton Town 01884 252397 Ladysmead, Bolham Road tiverton-town-fc.co.uk Tiverton, Devon EX16 6SG

Walton Casuals 01932 787749 Elmbridge Sports Hub, Waterside Drive Wal- waltoncasuals.com ton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP

Weymouth FC 01305 785558 Bob Lucas Stadium, Radipole Lane theterras.com Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9XJ DT4 9XJ 96 miles

Wimborne Town 01202 884821 Cuthbury, Cowgrove Road wimbornetownfc.co.uk Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4EL BH21 4EL 72 miles

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 Management Committee to run the organisation on behalf of its private members. That committee currently consists of the club’s elected Officers.

An Excellent Licensed Event Venue Right Here in Hartley Wintney

he Clubhouse at Hartley Wintney FC There is a raised stage and a wooden T is well equipped, welcoming and dance floor, with the remainder of the available for hire for events of all kinds room carpeted throughout. at a sensible cost, and you don't need to be a member of the football club to hire It's also an ideal venue for Corporate a room. However big, small, happy or events including sales presentations, sad the occasion, the layout of the room client events and Christmas parties. En- can be tailored to suit your needs. tertainers can be arranged, given sufficient notice. A multi-activity space pro- The kitchen is fully equipped and has a vides an ideal setting for meetings, small griddle. The bar is well stocked with al- conferences, presentations, or as a base coholic and soft drinks. Special orders for to run a course. We have a range of au- particular wines, beers, lagers and ciders dio visual, internet Wi-Fi and overhead can usually be accommodated. projection equipment.

HARTLEY WINTNEY FC 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 discre- tion 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 arti- cles 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 for- bidden 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 en- sure access for emergency vehicles and to minimise disruption to local resi- dents. All vehicles are parked strictly at the owner’s risk. 9. No unauthorised vehicles are allowed in the Clubhouse/changing room car

THE EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH, PREMIER SOUTH Tuesday 14th August 2018, 7.30pm KO

HARTLEY WINTNEY (from) GOSPORT BOROUGH (from) ALL ORANGE BLUE/WHITE/BLUE Adam Debois Mark Childs (GK) Chris Harris Harry Medway © Freddie Gee Alexander Lafleur Louie Paget Robert Flooks Matt Evans Lukas Swaby-MaCartney Jack Ball Eddie Wakley Nick Hutchings Jordan Brooks Steve Noakes Matt Tubbs Liam Eagle Craig McAllister Nathan Smart Joseph Lea Tyron Smith Tony Lee Josh Webb Ryan Pennery Jack French Bradley Stone Claudio Herbert Patrick Suraci Nic Ciardini (C) Scott Walters Jake Baxter Connor Hoare James King Tom Leggett Luke Perkins Matthew Morris Romario Hart David Jerrard

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TODAY’S MATCH OFFICIALS REFEREE Declan O’Shea ASSISTANT Brian White ASSISTANT Imran Khan 4th OFFICIAL

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