“The Citizens Post”

1 WINCHESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OFFICAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME 2017-18 “THE CITIZENS POST” HAMPSHIRE SENIOR CUP WINCHESTER CITY v BASINGSTOKE TOWN TUESDAY 5th DECEMBER 19:45 2 “THE CITIZENS POST” CLUB SPONSORS 3 “THE CITIZENS POST” CLUB SPONSORS 4 “THE CITIZENS POST” WHO’S WHO? BEHIND THE SCENES PRESIDENT – TERRY BONE CHAIRMAN – PAUL MURRAY DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL – DAVID MALONE VICE PRESIDENT –STEVE BRINE MP & COUNCILLOR IAN TAIT LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS – TERRY PAINE MBE & JOHN MOODY RPSL DEPUTY CHAIRMAN – DARRELL GOWERS SECRETARY – MARTIN MOODY TREASURER – DAVID MALONE COMMITTEE MEMBERS – KEVIN WATKINS, WAYNE ELKINS, ROBERT CONWAY, SALLY STATHAM, STEVE (RONNIE) RAINBIRD, ELLIOTT TRODD, MATT RICHBELL, MIKE CARTER HEAD OF COMMERCIAL – NEIL WILSON CAR PARKING & STADIUM – SALLY STATHAM STADIUM ANNOUNCER – WAYNE ELKINS WEBSITE – STEVE (RONNIE) RAINBIRD PROGRAMME EDITORS – MATT RICHBELL & MIKE CARTER MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY – WAYNE ELKINS GROUND MAINTENANCE – DAVE GREEN GROUNDSMAN – RAY BULPIT CHIEF STEWARD – STEVE RAINBIRD BAR MANAGER – KEVIN WATKINS PHOTOGRAPHER – TONY SMITH PLAYER SHIRTS SPONSORS & TRAVEL MANAGER – ROB CONWAY SHOP MANAGER – NIKKI PERCIVAL ASST. SHOP MANAGER – ROD YOUNGMAN CLUB CATERING – JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON, TINA ELKINS, MARGARET MOODY DUG-OUT CAFÉ – RONNIE THOMAS, RHIANNON TRINDER, SUZANNAH TAYLOR, SUMMER THOMAS CAR PARKING – SALLY STATHAM, DAVE GREEN 50-50 DRAW – JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON. TURNSTILE OPERATORS – RICH PICKETT & ALLY BROWN ON THE PITCH FIRST-TEAM MANAGER – CRAIG DAVIS FIRST-TEAM ASSISTANT MANAGER – BARRY BLANKLEY FIRST-TEAM COACHES – RICHARD MORSE & GARETH BYRES GOALKEEPING COACH – STEVE HOLLICK SPORTS THERAPIST – MARK GIBSON CHIEF SCOUT – PETE MILLARD RESERVE TEAM MANAGER – RYAN ANDRES HEAD OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – ELLIOTT TRODD 5 “THE CITIZENS POST” CONTACT US… [email protected] [email protected] Address: The Simplyhealth City Ground, Hillier Way, Abbotts Barton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SR @wincityfc @wcfcprogramme @WCFC-staff @WCFC_fans Winchester City Football Club winchestercityfc 6 “THE CITIZENS POST” DAVO’S DIARY Good evening and a warm welcome to Basingstoke Town for tonight’s Hampshire Snr cup tie, it’s a game we are looking forward to against a side from the league we are trying desperately to be a part of, we know it will be a tough game. I wish Terry Brown and his staff, players and Basingstoke supporters a pleasant stay with us and safe short trip home afterwards. Saturday was a real battle of a game and gave me more satisfaction than just about any game this season, it was against a side who are spending a fortune and with a squad of players who are probably better than any in the league, so for us to contain them as comfortably as we did, they only had 2 shots of note on target the whole game... we then changed the game with our substitutions and took the game to them with Rob Carr and IK Hill who both came on scoring our goals! What pleased me most was the quality of our defending and in particular our clearances, this has caused us some issues in the last few weeks, we worked extremely hard on it at training on a freezing cold night on Thursday, it just goes to show that you get out what you put in!! Well done all of the lads and we are set nicely in the league, we have 2 tough away trips to navigate next after tonight, so fingers crossed for those. Player news, we will not be risking anyone in tonight’s game, Oli Bailey will definitely be rested, Andy Jenkinson will not be involved, we will make decisions on a few others on the day, it’s a cup we are taking very seriously however we have 1 priority and that’s the league and so we will not risk anyone in any other games who are not fully fit. Enjoy tonight’s game and let’s hope for a positive performance and result. Up the citizens! Davo 7 “THE CITIZENS POST” CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS Tonight we welcome Basingstoke Town to the Simplyhealth City Ground in the Hampshire Senior Cup. This is a good test for our Winchester team as this match pits us against a club from the Southern League Premier, which is the league in which we aspire to be. Also in this league are our near neighbours Gosport, Farnborough, Weymouth and Dorchester. We now have a squad that could be amongst them and that is why the league is of paramount importance to us for the rest of this season. That is not to belittle the importance of the Hampshire Senior Cup. This is a competition with great heritage and in which we are proud to play. But we will not risk players who are not 100% fit. We are in the middle of a run of five games in fifteen days which is a big test for a squad of sixteen first team players. Regards, Paul Murray Chairman Winchester City Football Club 8 “THE CITIZENS POST” IN THE OPPOSITION DUGOUT… BASINGSTOKE TOWN CLUB HISTORY There is little doubt that football was being played in the Basingstoke area in the early 1890’s, but it was not until 1896 that a Basingstoke Town club was formed from Aldworth United and Basingstoke Albion. In 1901 the club entered the Hampshire League, and in 1909 the local Hants Ironworks team merged with the ‘Town’ club. This merger produced dividends, with title success in 1911/12 and 1919/20. After playing at a couple of grounds in the area, the club moved to its present site in 1946. The ground is named after its benefactor, the late Lord Camrose. The sixties were the beginning of a more successful period for the Camrose club, finishing as runners-up in 1965/66 and again the following season. It was third time lucky in 1967/68 when the Hampshire League was won. After being runners-up again in 1968/69, they won back to back titles in 1969/70 and 1970/71. The latter came without a league defeat, and the Hampshire Senior Cup was won for the first time. The club joined the Southern League in 1971/72 and finished eighth in their first season. The highlight was reaching the FA Cup 1st Round for the first time. A then record attendance of 3,400 saw Northampton Town win 5 – 1 at the Camrose. In 1984/85 the club won the Southern League Southern Division, without losing a home game. A couple of years later, in the Premier Division, the club had the chance to move across to the Isthmian League. It was a disastrous first season as the club was relegated, but the following year promotion was achieved with a last day victory at Southwick, and for the first time the club reached the FA Trophy 1st Round, losing at Kettering after a replay. The following year saw more cup success as the club reached the 2nd round of the FA Cup for the first time. A crowd of over 4,000 saw Torquay Utd win 3 – 2. The next few seasons were a struggle and in 1993/94 the club suffered relegation. After two years in Division One, the club had only another Senior Cup to show for its efforts. In 1996/97 promotion was achieved as runners-up and another appearance in the Senior Cup saw a second successive 2 – 0 win over Waterlooville. 9 The 1997/98 season became the club’s most memorable to date, with FA Cup success over Wycombe Wanderers. After a 2 – 2 draw at Adams Park, the team won the replay on penalties after another thrilling 2 – 2 draw at the Camrose. A new record attendance of 5,085 saw this remarkable result as in both games Basingstoke had trailed at every occasion. In the second round it was an away trip to Northampton Town and, despite being under pressure for much of the game, the club earned a replay with a late equaliser. The replay saw Sky Sports beam the game live, and another crowd of nearly 5,000 saw Basingstoke go out on penalties. 1998/99 saw the club reach the 1st round of the FA Cup, again losing 2 – 1 at home to Bournemouth after a memorable 4th Qualifying round win at Dover Athletic. The Hampshire Senior Cup Final was lost 1 – 0 to Aldershot Town and the club finished in eighth. The millennium season was the poorest in recent years, with only the club’s home form saving it from relegation. Indeed it was a last day draw at home to Hitchin Town and other results working in the clubs favour that meant Premier Division football was retained. After a more encouraging 2000/01 season where the club finished third, there was an air of optimism as plans were implemented to improve the financial stability of the club. 2001/02 saw the club fail to match the success of the previous season, with a low table finish. The biggest disappointment was drawing against Conference leaders Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Cup to a 4th minute injury time goal scored by goalkeeper Tony Roberts. Roberts went up to join the play in the dying minutes and scored with a 25 yard volley after the ‘stoke had taken a 2-0 lead. A feat that made FA Cup history and footage of which is often replayed on TV. The replay at Dagenham saw the ‘Stoke comprehensively defeated and D&R’s subsequent exploits were well documented by the media. 2002-03 was a season many thought would be the last in the Ryman Premier league, with virtually a new squad put together at the start of the season. But the team exceeded all expectations and put in a remarkable set of results to finish a respectable 5th.

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