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Soccer Club Swap Shop Non-League Programme Competition - First in League & Second Nationally 2019-2020 GAFFER’S COLUMN FROM KICK OFF TO PAUL HOLLERAN ood afternoon Hopefully by the time you Geverybody and a read these notes we will THE FINAL WHISTLE Happy New Year to all of have some idea of the you reading. Let us hope extent of Lance Smith’s that 2021 sees life return injury. We have certainly WE SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS to something resembling missed him in the last two normality. It would have games and hope that he EVERY STEP OF THE WAY been fantastic to be able will be able to return sooner to welcome fans into the rather than later. ground today but sadly it is Whether you’re starting out, looking to expand or want not to be and we will have Junior English also picked to improve your business performance, HB&O can to soldier on without you up a knock on Boxing Day for a little while longer. and hopefully he will be fit o er a full range services to support you, including: to re-join the squad today. Audit & accounts We picked up from the narrow defeat at Gloucester The game at Wealth management with a point from our clash Park was a close run with Hereford here on affair and I thought we Tax planning and advisory Monday. It was not the were worth a point, but Corporate finance most memorable of games Gloucester took one of but the main thing was to the two chances they had Virtual finance oce get back on track and we and were well organised did that. defensively. We will need to Estate planning get back to our best today if we are to take something Business growth from the game. HR and payroll Hollers

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Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 3 THE CHAIRMAN CHAIRMANJIM SCOTT JIM SCOTTthe club reported to the FA for not acceptable for fans to enter For all your vehicle leasing needs, we’ve got you covered. additionallya number taken the of incidentsat full back by with fans, the back thefour pitch at any time, even during team full-time and are and goalkeeper having a look clearly namelydetermined two to separate of stability. incidents One of ofthe strengthscelebrations and more so if there take thefans club forwardthrowing in drinkof the content team is the onto way that isthey any player endangerment. a positivethe manner. pitch in I felt the generaldefend from direction the front withof everyoneSecondly it is not acceptable for themplayers. and their clubOne playing their part. to throw with the change in Covid Tier onwas Boxing by Day a Sadly we had a terrible loss on anything on morningLeamington that prevented Christmas“Leamington Day with the passing FC of have to the field them FCgetting fan much and community coach Nick Morgan from of play at any needed revenue from the Leamingtonhistorically Brakes who had sadly a good having thesupporters other back by passed away in his sleep overnight. time and that VANS in the ground.a Stockport These It wasrecord a total shock on and the we fan are not behaviour includes drink are certainlyCounty challenging awarefront, of any underlying however health recent contents. times. fan. The problems. Nick and his son Louis Both these who incidentsplays for the Brakes at attended the play-off CARS Today Leamingtonis the return virtuallyfinal every last home matchseason and I and last types of fixture fanfrom hasthe Boxingbeen cannot even begin to think of the incident Day identifiedclash which and impactSaturday’s upon Louis and his game family. are a can lead to Gloucester edged one Our heartfelt condolences are with nil. I’m weof the willview that be them.reflection of some creeping substantial PICKUP TRUCKS we probablytaking should action indiscretions both from fines for the have comeresulting away with a in As I homewrite this and article away to meet fans.“ offending share ofa theban spoils for in the a deadlines it is in advance of the and/or host tight fought encounter next government announcement on INSURANCE e wish you all a Happy New but that’s the natureindividual. of the game, Tier levels so I am not even going club and WOnYear behalfand welcome of Leamington you all you don’t FC I alwaysAdditionally get what you to second guess on the outcome will have a to the Community Stadium for welcome you all to ourdeserve. Phillips I can’t seewe this haveafternoon’s also beenof that. reported As I write this for programme detrimental effect with increased the opening game of 2021 and encounter being anything other note on Tuesday evening I am even I can safely66 Community say that we areStadium all than for another this tighttwo fought pitch affair. incursionshearing by that Stockport the Premier Leaguestewarding costs for us. Worst of hopingafternoon’s that the year aheadVanarama is a National County fans in arethe considering celebrations a two week breakall, it impacts negatively on the distinct improvement on the past I was pleased to see the team’s in the season. Quite simply, who 12 months.League I suspect North that most fixture if against immediately following their second reputation of the club. The best positive reaction andto that third first goals. loss knows?The offender It pays not who to get aheadsystem is one that is self-policing not all ourof you visitors will have AFC enjoyed Telford a in United. a long time on Boxing Day and of yourself in these difficult times. quieterWe than hopeusual festive you period all enjoywhilst thewe didn’t managewas allegedlyto gather celebrating the so please have a quiet word with and hopefullyentertainment a safe one. on offer. the three points againstsecond Hereford goal alsoFor thosemade who contact see the game onthose the who may be stepping on the it was another clean sheet for the ‘live stream’ we hope it is one that A particularly warm welcome with our goalkeeper Tony Breeden boundary of acceptable behaviour lads. After conceding seven goals you enjoy. Come on you Brakes. to ownersIt has Alex been Petheram great and to seein our opening the twoand games was the subsequentlyteam detained by or bring the matter to the clubs Eamonni n McGurk c r e a s efrom d cGloucester r o w d s i n have t h e become e a r l y defensively stewards very and full details obtained. attention. Thankfully incidents City who have done a great job in part of the season with goodsound away with only aStockport further eleven County officials fully have been few and far between O�icial spo�sors of the getting their club back in to the goals conceded in the next eleven city of supportGloucester from after all a thirteenour opponents games, and plus nonesupported conceded inour actions and have but we need to nip this in the bud. year absence.in particular It has been the a fans tough of Stockportthe two FA Trophysubsequently games. Kyle given him a two year and costlyCounty journey who and they numbered must Morrison 360. has It madebanning the step up order. from The matter has also Back to the football. Arguably we be taking particular pleasure in Jim Scot t certainly adds to the atmosphere.Southern Premier been league reported football to the authorities. should have won one, drawn one seeing their efforts rewarded and the biggest compliment I can with theirWith team this sitting being proudly a bankat pay holiday him is that heVideo looks footage like he has been forwarded and lost one of our three home the topweekend of the table ina third the of mainthe has summer played at ourto level Stockport for some County to see if they games instead of three losses way into the season. They have holidays it always verytime. difficult Josh Martincan has identifysettled in the culprits involved but as we can all see the margins to assess the effect upon crowd in the other incidents. between success and failure are numbers. Historically August in Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTERfine in 5 this league. Let’s get behind Call us on 01442 838 195 or visit vanarama.co.uk particular is not a great month for Leamington FC have historically the lads loud and noisy and see fan numbers with so many people had a good record on the fan if we can start picking up some being away on holiday and it is behaviour front, however recent home points. usually at the end of September incidents at the play-off final last before we can make a better season and last Saturday’s game Enjoy the game. Come on you assessment of our own fans are a reflection of some creeping Brakes. FROM VANARAMA CARS INSURANCE DIRECT support level. indiscretions both from home vanarama.co.uk/cars vanaramainsurance.co.uk pickuptrucksdirect.co.uk and away fans. Firstly we will Unfortunately Saturday saw not tolerate pitch incursions. It’s Autorama UK Ltd, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DE who also trades as Vanarama, Vanarama Cars, Vanarama Insurance Services and Pickup Trucks Direct are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Our FCA Register number is Brakes News & Review 2017-2018 • 07 482841. As a FCA regulated credit broker we can introduce you to a select group of lenders, details of these lenders are available on AFC TELFORD UNITED request. All products are subject to credit acceptance. Our VAT number is 842814720. Please note calls may be monitored or recorded. CAPTAIN’S CORNER JACK EDWARDS Happy New Year to all Brakes fans! 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We will be looking to get 2021 off to the best possible start this afternoon with a win against the league leaders. We saw first-hand why Gloucester are in the position they are in on Boxing Day when they were clinical with one of the few chances they created against us and won the game with it. We certainly need to find our shooting boots again having failed to score in three games. The injury to Lance Smith certainly hasn’t helped our cause but these things happen during the season and we need to learn to cope with it. We have spread the goals throughout the team in the past and need to start doing it again if we are to get on another good run.

Enjoy the game!

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Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 7 from the left that Jake Weaver regroup, ready to face leaders flung himself to his left to save as a Gloucester again on Saturday. LAST 90 MINUTES forgettable first half drew to a close. The year 2020 will live in the Allen was set up by Sam Osborne memory for various reasons, the and forced a save from Hall as Hereford’s recent signing from Referee: Mr Dean Watson latter stages particularly from a he fired towards goal from a tight Halesowen George Forsyth headed Assistant Referees: Mr Andrew Ellis & Mr Brakes perspective, but this game angle. With Callum Gittings and just wide from the first corner of the Ashley Clarke will be firmly filed in the ‘one to Danny Waldron rushing in to try second half, while an equally good forget’ category. and take advantage of any loose opportunity came Kelsey Mooney’s Brakes Man of the Match: Jack Lane. ball the keeper did well to push it way when Camwell’s cross found away from goal. In between times him unmarked and in space inside It was an insipid, niggly affair Chris Camwell screwed Hereford’s throughout, played in freezing the box, his neat turn and shot saw first effort of the afternoon high and the ball just clear the crossbar. conditions with neither side ever horribly wide. able to gain the upper hand, and ultimately both were forced to settle for a point. The visitors were a whisker away Defences were undoubtedly from taking the lead when Tom king in this contest, with Owen Evans’ left wing cross Jack Lane and Kyle Morrison Paul Holleran named the same fizzed across the goalmouth with outstanding once more, while eleven that started at Gloucester skipper Jared Hodgkiss inches from was impressive on Boxing Day while welcoming connecting as he slid in. at the back for the visitors. Joe Clarke back into the squad. VS Lance Smith was unable to feature against his old club due to the injury The game swung rapidly from end As an attacking force Brakes he picked up at Wrexham, and is to end without any real quality. Both were practically non-existent in hoping to discover the extent of it teams and benches seemed intent the second forty five minutes, but after a scan on Wednesday. on getting the attention of Referee while Hereford largely bossed Dean Watson as loudly as possible possession they failed to truly test every time a perceived wrong-doing Jake Weaver. 0 0 The opening ten minutes were end went against them. This intensified to end but Leamington managed to towards half time, with the interval create the first two opportunities Defences were undoubtedly king Written by Paul Edwards giving both sides a chance to calm in this contest, with Jack Lane and of the afternoon. The first was of down and refocus. slightly unorthodox creation; Kyle Kyle Morrison outstanding once Morrison’s headed clearance more, while Jamie Grimes was Vanarama National League North turning into a great ball for Taylor Camwell’s second effort of the impressive at the back for the Allen to chase down the right, the afternoon was an improvement visitors. youngster cutting inside before on his first but was still wide of the The Community Stadium curling a shot into the arms of Bulls target, while Waldron’s shot to the Brakes will now need to rest and keeper Brandon Hall. near post was held easily by Hall. Monday 28th December 2020 Owen-Evans then curled in a shot KIDDERMINSTERLEAMINGTON HEREFORD Leamington: Jake Weaver, Josh Martin, Hereford: 20 Brandon Hall, 2 Jared Hodgkiss Stephan Morley, Simeon Maye (16 Joe ©, 3 Luke Haines, 6 Jamie Grimes, 17 Ryan Clarke, 74), Kyle Morrison, Jack Lane, Sam Lloyd, 5 George Forsyth (16 James McQuilkin, Osborne (14 Dan Meredith, 90+1), Callum 76), 7 Chris Camwell, 8 Giles Coke, 10 Tom Gittings, , Jack Edwards, Danny Owen-Evans (24 Dylan Jones, 87), 34 Kelsey Waldron (12 Kaiman Anderson, 78). Mooney, 11 Kyle Finn.

Subs not used: 15 Connor Taylor 17 Junior Subs not used: 1 Paul White, 32 Samir Nabi, English. 22 Richard Whittingham.

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Being a very Packing Service 7 Days Tuesday - Saturday 12 noon - 2pm, Kids Holiday Activities charteredgeneralLeamington building workSpa first ever captain in the inaugural season won the Tillotson Cup for being the best competitive league it was the penultimate 4.45pm - 10.00pm Packing Service 7 Days of 1883-84. Although formed on March club in the Combination. game of the season at King’s Lynn’s that Football Parties • Kitchens • Doors & locks • Skirting • 5th 1883, Gloucester AFC did not play saw them crowned Champions. 86 Heathcote Road • Whitnash accountantsCV32 7HA FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES • Architrave • Roofs • Stairs • their firstCarrier game until 9th February 1884. 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T: 01926 429667 • National SeaFISHBAR Fish Award 10 years running CLEAVERSREMOVALS & STORAGE The club became members of the from Longlevens to the massive Horton Due to the previous season’s Cup exploits and District League, which subsequently Road stadium, closer to the centre of City had been made exempt until the • One of the top 100 take-aways in Britain - • National Sea Fish Award 10 years running REMOVALSShort Notice & WorkSTORAGE Welcome became the Western League. During Gloucester, which could possibly held fourth qualifying round where they faced Sunday Times 2001 over 30,000 people if full. Although Farnborough Town away and lost heavily • One of the top 100 take-aways in Britain Enjoy- the this eraDifference the club was noted as ‘The Short Notice Work Welcome Gloucestrians’ and ‘The Citizens’ in local Gloucester City were promoted to the 1-4. Little did they know then what an • IncludedSunday Times in Tip 2001 Top Fish & Chips 2002 • Full or Part Moves media. 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They reports from Atherstone; Farnborough TuesdayMonday - Saturday 4.45pm 12 - 10.00pm noon - 2pm, • Pianos / Single Items Moved • Pianos / Single Items Moved and entered the North Gloucestershire were also runners-up in the League had actually scored a winner three Tuesday4.45pm - Saturday - 10.00pm 12 noon - 2pm, Packing Service 7 Days "WishingLeague in 1907. The club the disbanded team in Cup. Despite Kim Kasey scoring 40 goals, minutes before the end of the game and 4.45pm - 10.00pm Packing Service 7 Days September 1910 but coincidentally, the the club were relegated to the Midland they were promoted instead of Gloucester 86 Heathcote Road • Whitnash FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES Gloucesterall the YMCA was bestformed at the samefor Division in 1984-85, after 3 seasons in the City. Leamington86 Heathcote Spa Road • 01926 • Whitnash 435300 FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES time and many of the players who had Premier Division. 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After a five season stint at with appearances in the joined City from club Braintree Town. James Championship, League One and Two – he moved to Gloucestershire, was previously on the books of Luton Town and whilst with the signing for Cheltenham for the 2017/18 campaign. Hatters, spent two terms out on loan. His first loan experience was He was a regular in the Robins first team in his two season stay, at Hitchin Town in the Southern Premier League where he made six making 72 appearances and scoring 11 times. For the 2019/20 season Simpson Financial Services Limited appearances in 2018. he then made the short switch to the New Lawn after agreeing terms The Techno Centre This was followed with a loan in the National League last season with with Forest Green. Havant & Waterlooville, making 7 appearances there before signing Dan King Puma Way • Coventry CV1 2TT for Braintree at the beginning of October and becoming a regular in the Irons starting eleven. 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LFC Simpson FS HPA5 Ad.indd 1 05/08/2014 15:53 MEET THE VISITORS GLOUCESTER AWAYGLOUCESTER STATS Tahvon Campbell deal, which was later extended two times, taking him up until the end HOME STATS of the season. Campbell joined on loan from Cheltenham Town until January and the After further loans with Barnet and again with Braintree in between highly rated forward/winger scored on his Tigers debut. The 23 year Ranked P W D L F A +/- Pts another League appearance for the Hornets, he was released by old, who can also operate as a winger, has appeared for the Robins Watford in the summer of 2016 and signed for National League side first team 14 times in all competitions. Prior to moving to Whaddon Aldershot Town. In his time with The Shots, he scored 17 goals in 63 Road, Tahvon spent two seasons at Forest Green Rovers, making 32 1 8 5 2 1 21 10 +11 17 league games including a stunning strike at Tranmere Rovers in the appearances and scoring 5 goals before moving up into League One National League Promotion Semi-Final. with a loan spell at Gillingham. His impressive performances in the National League saw him snapped Manager AWAY STATS up by Bristol Rovers in 2017. He made nine appearances for the Pirates in League One before moving to Lincoln City on loan. Mensah Ranked P W D L F A +/- Pts played four times for the Imps in League Two and returned after his Groves arrives at Gloucester City after leaving his Assistant Manager loan period had completed to former club Aldershot in another loan role at Israeli Premier League side Maccabi Haifa. 3 7 4 1 2 10 8 +2 13 deal. He played 16 times for the Shots, scoring four times before After a distinguished playing career spanning almost 20 years with signing for City, where he scored 3 goals in 3 games before the over 700 professional appearances for clubs including Leicester, season was curtailed. Blackpool, Grimsby and West Bromich Albion, Groves first step Tommy O’Sullivan into management was as Player/Coach at Grimsby under . He eventually took over as Player/Manager after Lawrence Home matches/ Home matches/ Away matches/ Away matches/ All matches/ All matches/ O’Sullivan started his career at Cardiff City, progressing through the left the club, overseeing more than 100 matches and steering the SEQUENCES Current Season Current Season Current Season Academy and making first team appearances for the Bluebirds in both Mariners away from what is now the Championship relegation zone in the League cup and FA cup. He spent the latter stage of the 2014-15 his first season. season on loan at Port Vale in League One. Consecutive wins 2 6 2 4 After leaving Grimbsy, he became Assistant Manager at Stafford In October 2015 he was named young Welsh player of the year by the Rangers, winning promotion to the Conference in the first season. Consecutive draws 1 1 1 Welsh FA. He then signed for Newport County, playing 22 times for He joined Portsmouth originally as First Team Coach before being the Exiles in League Two and scoring 1 goal in their 4-1 win at Bristol appointed as . With the arrival of , he Rovers. returned to his coaching duties with the season culminating in an Consecutive defeats 1 1 1 1 2 In January 2017 he signed for a undisclosed fee for Colchester FA Cup final apperance for Pompey and later UEFA Cup European United before moving out on loan to Torquay United. After seven football. Games without a win 3 1 1 1 3 appearances in the National League with the Gulls, he returned to Following Grant’s resignation at Portsmouth, Groves linked up again Colchester before leaving the U’s and signing for Hereford where he with the Israeli this time joining West Ham United as Senior Coach Games without a draw 2 6 6 7 5 9 has been a first team regular. before joining as Youth Team Manager. He has been capped for Wales at under 17, 19 and 21 levels. After the departure of , Groves took temporary charge Games without a defeat 3 8 4 9 Lewis Brunt of the Cherries, overseeing their last eight games of the season. Bournemouth lost just twice in the process and as a result finished Consecutive scoring 2 8 3 7 5 14 On loan Aston Villa midfielder, Lewis had a spell on loan last season safely in mid-table. He was subsquently appointed as Bournemouth with City just before it was curtailed and made an instant impact, Manager on a permanent basis where he remained in charge until Consecutive conceding scoring twice both from free kicks and winning the man of the match ’s appointment, reverting back to Youth Team Manager. 6 2 4 1 8 award at Bradford (Park Avenue). Further roles followed at Crawley, Bristol City and Birmingham City - Games without scoring 1 1 1 where he was First Team Coach to and saw the Blues successfully remain in the Championship. After leaving St Andrews The 19-year-old has played in the majority of Villa’s Under 23 matches Games without conceding this season before re-joining the Tigers. he opted to move overseas, first with Indian Super League side 1 1 1 2 Chennaiyin FC as assistant to John Gregory, where they won the ISL title in their first season. Forwards After the spell in India, he moved to Israel as Assistant Manager of Matt McClure Premier League club Maccabi Haifa. Haifa finished second in the League, qualifying for the Europa League in the process which saw McClure, who is 28 and has been capped at Northern Ireland U-21 a surprise victory this season over Russian Premier League side FK level started his career at Wycombe Wanderer making his first team Rostov before bowing out to Tottenham. debut as a substitute against Shrewsbury in 2010. He later went on to make 110 Football League appearances for the Chairboys, scoring 24 times. In the summer of 2015, McClure signed for fellow League Two side DagenhamRedbridge, scoring four times in 20 games. He ended his stay at the Daggers after one season and moved to Aldershot Town in the National League. Matt spent three seasons there, playing 100 games and finding the net 18 times. After leaving the Shots, he opted to move to Maidstone United in the National League South, scoring an impressive ten times in 21 appearances including a hat-trick against St Albans, making him one of the National South’s top marksmen this season. As it stands he is the League’s top goal scorer and won the National League North player of the month award for October.

16 GLOUCESTER I Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 17 Nine minutes before half time in the second half, scooping his Gloucester doubled their shot over the following a 12 MONTHS AGO advantage when Jackson lifted corner, but the hosts continued On a cold and cloudy afternoon to force the pace, meeting a the ball over the advancing to look more likely to add to in , Brakes kicked corner with a powerful header Weaver inside the box before their tally. Joe Hanks forced off a new year and a new decade that whistled just over the bar. stabbing it home despite there another save from Weaver with a narrow defeat against Callum Maycock continued to being defenders back trying to with a powerfully struck free Gloucester City, who ended a show his recent good form as he cover. kick from distance, while Jack run of over two months without was involved in what looked like There were further chances for Senior crashed in a fierce first a win in the process. a perfectly good opening goal goals at both ends before half time drive from Kotwica’s half Paul Holleran kept faith with the of the afternoon for the visitors, time, Jordan Murphy presented cleared right wing cross that same starting eleven from the recycling possession on the left with two in quick succession. His the Brakes keeper got down he turned to fire home inside Hereford game, while bringing in for fellow Coventry City loan man first effort was blocked, and when well to push away from danger. the box. Callum Gittings and young keeper Dexter Walters to cross to the far the ball was delivered back to Kotwica headed Senior’s left English was denied by a superb Josh Allen on the substitutes post for skipper Jack Edwards to him at the far post he was only wing cross over the bar, but just block when he looked odds on bench. fire home, but the officials deemed able to direct it into the grateful when it was starting to look like the level things up in the closing Gloucester looked eager and him to be offside - something arms of Maher. it might be an afternoon to write stages, but up against a side hungry to both avenge their that both players and supporters off for Leamington they hauled determined to see the game out Gloucester’s front two Boxing Day defeat and pick up vehemently disagreed with. themselves back into the game. and claim the win Leamington looked lively as they had Walters laid the ball back for their first win under new manager Gloucester’s front two looked done in spells on Boxing were simply unable to create VS and former Brakes striker James lively as they had done in spells Steph Morley to cross to the far another opportunity. Day, and Marlon Jackson post and Edwards was not going Rowe, and were well on top in on Boxing Day, and Marlon did well to keep the ball in the opening exchanges, forcing Jackson did well to keep the ball to be denied this time, powering play on the left, bending his header past Maher. Attendance: 370 three early corners that came in play on the left, bending in a in a cross from which Josh to nothing. Zac Kotwica drove cross from which Josh Thomas Thomas thumped in a Brakes were immediately back a dangerous ball across the thumped in a header that Jake header that Jake Weaver on the offensive, Walters forcing Referee: Mr Peter Shacklady Maher into a save from a shot 2 1 face of goal with nobody in a Weaver needed to get his body needed to get his body Assistant Referees: Mr James inside the penalty area, but their red shirt able to capitalise. The behind well to block. behind well to block. Cook & Mr Mark Pearson striker worked himself into a The sense of injustice at the momentum was short lived and Written by Paul Edwards good position moments later but disallowed goal deepened the home side were soon back blazed his shot high over the bar. moments later when the hosts Thomas then stole into the box on the offensive, Kotwica again Brakes Man of the Match: Jake Brakes first corner of the took the lead. Junior English had unchallenged at the other end firing wide as he was played into Weaver. Vanarama National League North afternoon saw goalkeeper Niall a free kick right given surprisingly from a corner to hit a first time space by Senior on the left. Maher fail to claim the ball, but against him on the edge of the box volley over the bar. Edwards saw a second goal they were similarly unable to take on the left, and it was from the English missed an early chance to chalked off when the offside Spiers & Hartwell Jubilee Stadium, advantage. Liam Daly came close dead ball that Jack James curled halve the deficit for Leamington flag was raised once more as to a goal against one of his former in off the far post to give his side Evesham clubs as Gloucester continued the lead. GLOUCESTER KIDDERMINSTERLEAMINGTON Wednesday 1st January 2020 Gloucester City: Niall Maher, Jack James, Leamington: Jake Weaver, Junior English, Jack Senior, Josh Thomas, Spencer Hamilton Stephan Morley, Callum Maycock (14 Callum ©, Liam Daly, (16 Fabien Robert, Gittings, 84), James Mace, Jack Lane, Jordan 75), Joe Hanks (15 Sam Avery, 79), Marlon Murphy (12 Kieran Dunbar, 69), Joe Clarke, Jackson, Zac Kotwica, Luke Maxwell. Kaiman Anderson (16 Connor Taylor, 69), Jack Edwards ©, Dexter Walters. Subs not used: 12 Cameron Ebbutt, 14 , 18 Ross Johnstone. Subs not used: 15 Josh Martin, 17 Josh Allen (GK)

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20 GLOUCESTER I Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 21 HISTORY ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA OF LEAMINGTON F.C OUT & ABOUT The bowling greens are amongst a cultural complex. This opened Leamington Football Club History - REVISED! Birmingham Senior Challenge Cup had been won for the The 2008-09 campaign saw the team build upon their VICTORIA PARK fifth time in 1972, and the Southern League Cup and the experience of the previous season by winning the the best in England, hosting the after two years of redevelopment. Extensive research of our clubs history by club historian Southern League Championship Cup followed in 1974, title by 9 points and returning to the Southern League Paul Vanes has led to the discovery that there is NO both over Premier Division opposition. Progression Premier Division after a gap of 24 years. Victoria Park is a public park in English Men’s and Women’s The Leamington public library and connection between our club and that of Leamington to the First Round of the FA Cup was achieved for Leamington Spa. It is situated about Bowling Championships annually public art gallery were relocated Town - they were two separate entities. The Windmill the first time this year. Brakes went on to reach the The club’s first season in the Premier Division saw Ground where both clubs once played provided a link competition proper five times in six seasons, reaching a managerial change with Paul Holleran leading the half a mile (800 m) west of the town as well as the Women’s World here from their former “Old Library” between the two, but that is where it ends. As a club we the second round twice. team to a comfortable 10th position. 2010-2011 saw a respect and appreciate the fact that Leamington Town strong finish securing fifth place an a play-off semi-final centre and is on the south bank of Bowling Championships in 1996 and annexe site on Avenue Road. were the pioneers of the game in our great town, but 1975/76 saw promotion to the Southern League Premier defeat at Hednesford. we cannot claim a history that is not ours, hence the Division for the first time, and Brakes established the River Leam. The total area of and 2004. The bowling greens The main swimming hall was used decision to re-evaluate. themselves in a highly competitive league before 2011-2012 saw a top of the league position at Christmas. becoming founder members of the Alliance Premier However, two months without a win in the New Year the park as it stands today is 18.5 will host the lawn bowls event at to house the library, the smaller ************************ League (now the National League) in 1979. saw Brakes slip out of the play-offs, despite finishing acres (7.5 ha). the 2022 Commonwealth Games. swimming hall and Turkish Baths with a twelve match unbeaten run. The start of 2012-13 There is a common misconception that Lockheed/AP Leamington spent three seasons in this new league saw a further 14 matches unbeaten and despite some Most of Leamington’s municipal converted to house Leamington Leamington are not the same club as Leamington FC before being relegated in 1982, but under young fierce competition, Brakes won the Southern League Up until the 1830s the park was tennis courts are located in the Spa Art Gallery & Museum. because of the 12 year gap in our playing record, which manager Graham Allner, the seeds had been sown Premier Division for the second time, 30 years after is emphatically NOT the case. for further success, and the following season saw their previous triumph. The return back to the Football just part of farmland on the edge park (more are located at the top (Wording from Wikipedia) them win the Southern League Championship and Conference, presented a brand new set of challenges The origins of Leamington FC are ingrained in with it promotion back to the APL, or so they thought. for the club. of the growing spa town. It was of The Parade) as well as extensive Tachbrook Road, with the enormous Lockheed car at that time that one of the local children’s play areas, a skate park parts factory that employed so many of the townsfolk Promotion was refused by the APL on supposed The inaugural season in the Conference North and would become the driving force behind the football ground grading issues, while with the club at its playing contained many highlights. Although the season started land owning families, the Willes, and a cafe. The park was chosen club until things unfortunately turned sour in the 1980’s. pinnacle, Automotive Products decided to sell the well it was tempered by several lengthy injuries, which It is here that our club was born, in 1933, as Lockheed, club’s Windmill Ground on Tachbrook Road for housing, ruled players out for the rest of the season. But the began to hold archery competitions to host the 2007 European Race Borg & Beck. leading to the break-up of one of the most exciting fans’ relegation concerns were quieted by a fantastic teams in non-league football and the departure of festive period and a competent 13th place achieved by on the land. In the middle of the Walking Cup. The team first competed in the Warwick & District manager Allner, but not before he had led his team to the end of the season. nineteenth century Leamington (Wording from Wikipedia) League in the 1933/34 season, moving into the Coventry another Southern League Championship Cup, and into Works League the following campaign, where they the FA Cup 1st Round. The second season in a new league is often difficult, and Cricket club made their first home years later. n 1989 the swimming spent six seasons before a move to the Leamington & Leamington found this to be very true. A ‘reasonable’ there and in the 1860s the New pool was closed and relocated to District League in 1940/41. It was back to the Coventry Under new manager Jim Watson, Brakes won the position halfway through the season was not sufficient, Works League two years later before a switch to the Southern League Cup for a second time, making and the loss of players (especially goalkeepers) Riverside Walk was opened. The a new leisure centre building in Coventry & North Warwickshire League, where they them the first club to hold all three of the League’s throughout the season meant relegation became a spent three seasons before being accepted into the trophies at once. reality. park was extensively landscaped Newbold Comyn. short lived Central Amateur League in 1947. It was and redesigned in 1899 to around this time that the Lockheed Company purchased The fight to find a new stadium for the club dominated The 2015-16 season in the Southern League Premier the Windmill Ground from Coventry City, who had the next few years as the club tumbled down and out Division saw a strong finish, resulting in a play-off celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of After a number of different themselves brought the stadium in 1937 for use by their of the Southern League. Leamington FC Limited was place, and a win over United in the semi-final. ‘A’ team after Leamington Town had folded. Also during formed on September 6th 1983 with the intention of However, the final was a game too far with a 2-1 loss Queen Victoria. Before the Royal schemes to redevelop the this time the club name was adjusted to Lockheed - purchasing the Windmill Ground. Our association with away at Hungerford Town. Leamington. After two seasons the club successfully Automotive Products ended on July 1st 1985, and the Show moved to Stoneleigh Park Royal Pump Rooms had been applied to join the Birmingham Combination. It was name of the club reverted to Leamington FC. A simple Key players were added to a mixture of youth and one of its venues was Victoria Park. considered, in 1997 work began whilst in this league, early in the 1949/50 season, club crest, the first in our history, was created as the club experience for 2016-17, and barring early exits from the after signing Les Latham as player/manager the club battled to stay alive, but by 1988, now in the Midland national cup competitions, the team made a very good on a major project to reuse it as embraced semi-professional football. Combination and at its lowest ebb, the decision was start, securing runners-up spot. Home advantage was made to place the club in mothballs while the search for key as Slough Town were defeated in the play-off semi- At this time the nickname ‘The Brakes’ was adopted by a new stadium site continued. A small but determined final, before an eventful final in front of a new record virtue of the car products the company manufactured. It band of supporters continued to raise money and kept crowd of 2,102 saw Brakes finally taste play off glory was also around this time that the original club colours the club’s registration with the FA each year. with a 2-1 victory over Hitchin Town, a late equaliser evolved - Gold trimmed Royal Blue shirts, Royal Blue and a red card for the visitors taking the game to extra shorts, and Gold socks. It was not until the early In 1990 a field was purchased in Harbury Lane and the time before a spectacular winner from Courtney Baker- 1970’s - that our current colours originated. Apparently club was re-launched in 2000, playing at what was Richardson, who went on to sign for Swansea City. somebody at the club made an error when ordering called the New Windmill Ground, Leamington FC did The Birmingham Senior Challenge Cup was also added new kit, and from then on we played predominantly not look back. The first two seasons saw successive to the trophy cabinet for the first time in 45 years, a in Gold and Black. promotions: the Midland Combination Division Two young Wolverhampton Wanderers side were beaten title in the first year and as runners-up in Division on penalties at their Molineux stadium after a 1-1 draw. It was during their five seasons in this league that Brakes One a year later. Competing in the National League North once more won the Birmingham Senior Challenge Cup for the first in 2017/18, Brakes achieved safety by a single point, time with victory against Hereford United in 1950/51. Brakes finished third in the Midland Combination defying their tag as relegation favourites. In 1956/57, with the club now in the Birmingham and Premier in 2002-03, and were promoted as champions District League the Senior Cup was won for a second to the Midland Football Alliance in 2004-05 with a ‘Second season syndrome’ did not materialise last time with victory over Redditch United. league record 109 points. time out as a storming start kept us away from the bottom three, and despite a wobble mid-season, the The 1960’s proved to be ground-breaking for the club. In 2005-06 Leamington reached the 1st Round Proper sparkling form of striker Colby Bishop returning from They began by winning the Senior Cup, thrashing local of the FA Cup, their first time in the competition since injury in October helped Leamington to a comfortable rivals Rugby Town, and winning the Birmingham and reforming, losing heroically at Colchester United. The 13th place finish once more, and a second Birmingham District League before becoming the first to win the cup run enabled the club to move forward its planned Senior Challenge Cup win in three seasons. The young renamed West Regional League the following infrastructure development. The ground has more striker then sealed a move back to the Football League season. 1963/64 saw a move to the Midland Counties recently undergone further improvement ensuring it with Accrington Stanley. League, where the Championship was won in only satisfied Football Conference guidelines. Paul Holleran, who celebrated 500 games and 10 years their second season. in charge at the club in 2019, replaced him with Josh Brakes completed a magnificent season in 2006-07, March from Alvechurch, and the latest young striker After eight seasons the club was on the move once returning to the Southern League after 20 years by surpassed all expectations - 24 goals in 27 games more - this time into the Southern League, which at winning the Midland Football Alliance title and the securing him a move to the professional ranks with the time was arguably the strongest, most established League Cup, becoming the first club in the League’s Forest Green Rovers by the turn of the year. league outside the professional game. The Birmingham history to complete the double, also reaching the Despite this Brakes were always clear of relegation Senior Challenge Cup was captured for a fourth time quarter-finals of the FA Vase. danger, finishing in 18th place by the Points per Game in 1969/70. system after the 2019/20 season ended prematurely 2007-8 saw Leamington narrowly fail to be promoted in March due to the outbreak of COVID 19. The club underwent a name change in 1973 as Lockheed again, slipping up to Stourbridge in the Southern With the football landscape set to look markedly became Automotive Products, and AP Leamington, Football League Midland Division promotion play- different due to the pandemic, Leamington will kick By Cls14 - Took it on a walk around town, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60860777 entered another boom period in their history. The off final. off a fourth consecutive season in the National League North with their aims unchanged - to compete and consolidate. 22 GLOUCESTER I Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 23 24 GLOUCESTER IBrakes News &Review 2020-2021 Midland CountiesLeague atthe 1971 -A1-0winoverArnoldinthe we donothavetheteamorscorers. the MidlandFloodlitCup. At present 1968 -A3-2defeatatCorbyTown in Hall. Referee wasKBurgess. Ward, Shorthose, Holmes,Marriott, Hancocks, Davis,Connolley, Knox, scorers. Team: Thompson,Coleman, 830. Marriott(2)andKnox werethe Midland CountiesLeague infrontof 3-2 attheWindmillGroundin 1965 -HeanorTown werebeaten Mr LWJames. Long, Awde, Robertson. Referee was Hancocks, Evans,James,BBradley, Woodward, Coleman,Lane, RBradley, League. Theteamthatdaywas: Rovers intheBirmingham&District 1960 -A1-0defeatatBromsgrove goal scorers. with abraceandBillDraperwerethe Windmill Ground.FrankGrimwood beaten 3-1inafriendlymatchatthe 1954 -DerbyCounty’s ‘A’ Team were LEAMINGTON RESULTS Campbell, Rhodes(Boxall). Griffin, MacKenzie, Casey, Downes, Buckland, Kane, Kavanagh, Rigby, scorers thatday. Team: Garner, Griffin andChrisDowneswereour in frontof307. MarkBuckland,Phil Southern League PremierDivision 1984 -A3-1winatStourbridge inthe Ashenden, Casey, Smith.Sub:Griffin. Kavanagh, Gorman,Taylor, Cooper, Livsey, Montgomery, Rankin, Rigby, League infrontof300. Team: Telford UnitedintheAlliancePremier 1982 -A2-0defeatathometo Carr, Gorman,Wilcox. Sub:Sutheran. Jones, Brown,Boot,Morton,Taylor, Team: O’Keefe, Mason,Capewell, our goalsinthe2ndand61stminute. Division. WillieWilcox scoredboth in theSouthernLeague Premier 1978 -A2-2drawathometoDartford at present. Windmill Ground.Noteamorscorer ON THISDAY Referee: DanielLamport. Obeng. Subs:James,Olukanmi. Gittings, Gregory(Rowe), Edwards, Baker-Richardson (Thompson-Brown), Magunda (George),Preston,Mace, Team: Breeden,Taundry, Gudger, Premier Divisioninfrontof734. United intheSouthernLeague Brakes sliptoa1-0defeatatBanbury 2017 -Agoalinthelastminutesees Batchelor. Subs:Angus,Byrne. (Husband), Blyth,Corbett(Kolodynski), Charlton, Owen(Taylor), Adkins Mace, Morley, Downes,Francis, our goalon38minutes.Team: Evans, in frontof603,JacobBlythscoring United atTheNewWindmillGround 2012 -A2-1homedefeattoRedditch Morris, Sidwell,Coleman. Adams, Eden(Howell),Blake. Subs: Stacey, Herlihy, JAdams,Morgan,R Kelsall (Husband),BAdams,Tank, Football Alliance. Team: Shepherd, 3-1 defeatatStudley intheMidland goal wasnotenoughtopreventa 2006 -JoshBlake’s 68thminute

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English Morley Clarke Morrison Lane Osborne Maye Smith Edwards Anderson 1 Martin Waldron (9) Gittings Meredith (11) Taylor Tue 17.11.20 National League North Alfreton Town H 4-3 W 0 Weaver English Morley Clarke Morrison Lane Osborne 2 Gittings Smith 1 Edwards 1 Waldron Martin Meredith (7) Taylor (9) Dunbar Newey Sat 21.11.20 National League North Curzon Ashton A 0-3 W 0 Weaver Martin Morley Clarke Morrison Lane 1 Osborne 2 Gittings Smith Edwards Waldron English (9) Meredith (8) Taylor Batchelor (10) Newey Tue 24.11.20 National League North AFC Fylde H 1-1 D 0 Weaver Martin Morley Clarke Morrison Lane Osborne 1 Gittings Smith Edwards Waldron English (9) Maye (10) Meredith (11) Taylor Batchelor Sat 28.11.20 National League North York City H 2-1 W 0 Weaver Martin Morley Clarke Morrison Lane Anderson Maye Smith English 1 Osborne 1 Waldron T Allen (11) Meredith (7) Gittings (10) Taylor Tue 01.12.20 National League North Brackley Town H 1-1 D 0 Weaver Martin Morley Clarke Morrison Lane Osborne 1 Maye Smith Edwards Waldron Anderson (9) T Allen (7) English (11) Meredith Taylor Sat 05.12.20 National League North Gateshead H 1-1 D 0 Weaver Martin Morley Clarke Morrison Lane Osborne Maye Smith Edwards Waldron Anderson (11) Meredith T Allen (9) English (10) 1 Taylor Sat 12.12.20 National League North Bradford Park Avenue A 1-3 W 0 Weaver Martin Morley Clarke Morrison Lane Osborne 2 Maye 1 Smith Edwards T Allen Meredith (7) Waldron (8) Anderson (11) English Taylor Tue 15.12.20 FA Trophy 2R St Ives Town H 5-0 W 0 Weaver Martin Morley Clarke Morrison Lane Osborne Maye Smith 3 Edwards Waldron 2 Meredith (2) Anderson (7) English (10) Gittings (10) Taylor Sat 19.12.20 FA Trophy 3R Wrexham A 0-0 (5-6) W 0 Weaver Martin Morley Clarke Morrison Lane Osborne Maye Smith Edwards Waldron Meredith Anderson (11) Gittings (8) English (9) Taylor Sat 26.12.20 National League North Gloucester City A 1-0 L 0 Weaver Martin Morley Maye Morrison Lane Osborne Gittings T Allen Edwards Waldron English (11) Meredith (8) Anderson (2) Taylor Maxwell Mon 28.12.20 National League North Hereford H 0-0 D 0 Weaver Martin Morley Maye Morrison Lane Osborne Gittings T Allen Edwards Waldron Anderson (11) Meredith (7) Taylor Clarke (4) English Sat 02.01.21 National League North Gloucester City H Sat 09.01.21 National League North Spennymoor Town A Tue 12.01.21 national League North Chorley A Sat 16.01.21 FA Trophy 4R Kettering Town A Sat 23.01.21 National League North Southport A Sat 30.01.21 National League North AFC Telford United H Tue 02.02.21 National League North Darlington H Sat 06.02.21 National League North Blyth Spartans A Tue 09.02.21 National League North Kettering Town A Sat 13.02.21 National League North Chester H Sat 20.02.21 National League North Boston United A Sat 21.02.21 National League North Farsley Celtic H Sat 06.03.21 National League North Darlington A Sat 13.03.21 National League North Kidderminster H Sat 20,03,21 National League North AFC Fylde A Tue 23.03.21 National League North Alfreton Town A Sat 27.03.21 National League North Chorley H Fri 02.04.21 National League North Curzon Ashton H Mon 05.04.21 National League North York City A Sat 10.04.21 National League North Bradford Park Avenue H Tue 13.04.21 National League North Brackley Town A Sat 17.04.21 National League North Gateshead A Sat 24.04.21 National League North Kettering Town H Sat 01.05.21 National League North Hereford A Mon 03.05.21 National League North Spennymoor Town H Sat 08.05.21 National League North Guiseley A Sat 15.05.21 National League North Southport H Sat 22.05.21 National League North AFC Telford United A Sat 29.05.21 National League North Blyth Spartans H Sat 21 Mar 20 National League North Brackley Town A Wed 25 Mar 20 national League North Darlington A Sat 28 Mar 20 National League North Boston United H Sat 04 Apr 20 National League North Curzon Ashton A Fri 10 Apr 20 National League North AFC Teldford United H Mon 13 Apr 20 National League North Ketering Town A Sat 18 Apr 20 National League North York City H 28 SatALFRETON 25 Apr 20 National I Brakes League NorthNews & ReviewBlyth Spartans 2020-2021A Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I ALFRETON 29 PLAYER BRAKES DRESSING ROOM STATS SPONSORSHIP 2020-21

Season Career

2020-21 Start Sub Unused Sub Total Goals Start Sub Total Goals Joined Left Returned Josh Allen 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Taylor Allen 3 3 0 6 0 3 3 6 0 Nov-20 Kaiman Anderson 3 9 0 12 1 35 19 54 5 PAUL HOLLERAN TIM HOLLAND MARTYN NAYLOR CHRIS KNOTT PETE DENHAM Manager Coach Coach First Team Coach Physiotherapist Richard Batchelor 0 1 1 1 0 151 17 168 25 Apr-17 Nov-20 Brian Knibb Kevin Watson Sponsor Sponsor Vice Presidents Joe Clarke 13 1 0 14 0 119 15 134 1 Kieran Dunbar 0 0 1 0 0 83 17 100 89 Sep-20 Nov-20 Jack Edwards 12 1 0 13 2 256 30 286 53 Junior English 7 7 2 14 3 128 10 138 13 Callum Gittings 6 3 3 9 0 139 35 174 8 BARRY REEVE TOM GALLAGHER JACK SEABORN Name Name Chris Knott 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sep-20 Kitman Title Title Title Title Graham Hobbins Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Jack Lane 16 0 0 16 1 83 7 90 3 Josh Martin 12 0 4 12 0 12 0 12 0 Simeon Maye 13 1 0 14 1 13 1 14 1 Aug-20 Ben Maxwell 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dec-20 Dan Meredith 1 10 5 11 1 1 12 13 1 Stephan Morley 16 0 0 16 0 239 8 220 16 Kaiman Anderson Joe Clarke Jack Edwards Junior English Callum Gittings Jack Lane Kyle Morrison 16 0 0 16 0 16 0 16 0 Jun-20 Midfield/attack Midfield Defence/midfield/attack Defence/midfield Midfield Defence Jim Scott Sponsor The Gould Family Sponsor Fred Thompson Sponsor Ben Newey 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 Sam Osborne 15 1 0 16 9 15 1 16 9 Sep-20 Joe Parker 2 0 0 2 0 9 1 10 1 Lance Smith 11 2 1 13 4 11 2 13 4 Jul-20 Connor Taylor 2 3 11 5 0 34 37 71 3 Danny Waldron 12 3 1 15 2 12 3 15 2 Aug-20 Josh Martin Simeon Maye Dan Meredith Stephan Morley Kyle Morrison Sam Osborne Jake Weaver 16 0 0 16 0 58 0 58 0 Defence Midfield Defence/midfield Defence Defence Midfield/attack Sponsor Nic Sproul Sponsor Sponsor Russell Davis PN DECORATORS

Joe Parker Lance Smith Connor Taylor Danny Waldron Ben Newey Jake Weaver Midfield Striker Midfield/attack Midfield/attack Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Sponsor Simon Davies Wyn Grant Oliver Spencer Sponsor Sponsor

James Mace Steve Ellis Title Title Graham Moody Andrew Calcutt

30 GLOUCESTER I Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 31 CHARLIE FOGARTY PLAYER PROFILE

Charlie Fogarty MBE an aspiring footballer and bright Charlie’s school pupil had the world at his feet when in March inspirational story CALLUM GITTINGS (MIDFIELD) 2012, Charlie suffered a severe brain injury after and never give up being hit by an overtaking car whilst crossing the attitude has been ‘Gitto’ continues to be an important road. Following the accident Charlie was rushed to recognised by him Birmingham Children’s hospital, placed in an induced being awarded an member of the Brakes squad. Having coma and spent 11 uncertain days in intensive care. MBE for services initially joined us on loan from Solihull He then was transferred on to a Neuro ward where to Young People he spent the next four months in the early stages in Solihull, West Moors towards the back end of the of recovery. Charlie then went on to complete an Midlands. intense six-month rehabilitation programme ran by 2015/16 campaign, he returned on a The Children’s Trust in where he learned to Charlie’s dream permanent basis early the following eat, walk and talk again. He finally returned home is to tell his in February 2013, from there, he began his inspiring story to the season and has racked up over journey to recovery. masses, inspiring individuals from 150 games in the centre of midfield Shortly before the accident Charlie had finished a all walks of life. four-year contract at Birmingham City FC’s Academy Charlie has in the following four seasons. He and was trialling for Milton Keynes Dons. Nothing was inspired people showed his versatility by playing over going to stop Charlie get back on that pitch where he throughout the UK and the world, delivering his belongs, he is now back playing football for his local renowned inspirational speeches. Charlie’s speeches 85 minutes in goal at Alfreton Town Solihull Moors FC Community team and his beloved transcend age, professions, gender and background; Northern Ireland CP team as well. encourage each and every individual that giving up after Jake Weaver had been sent off, never has to be an option, no matter what. Playing for Northern Ireland has seen Charlie gain only conceding a single goal in an 5 International caps and play in two CP World Cups; Charlie Fogarty has been a keynote and headline impressive display. one in England and one in Argentina. speaker at many influential events, corporate conferences & premier league clubs. Alongside his footballing achievements, Charlie also continued his education. Shortly after the accident Began his career at Boldmere St Charlie’s educational memory in some subjects had Michaels and Alvechurch before dropped to level one / two – the equivalent to a year one child at the age of seven. With one-to-one spending several seasons in the support Charlie has remarkably gone on to achieve a degree in Sports Science programme and graduated National League with Kidderminster in late 2018. Harriers.

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Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 33 TEAM WAS ONE OF THE BEST took the lead through an own goal TEAMS YOU HAVE PLAYED IN? but York fought back to lead 2.1 until ED BLACKABY INTERVIEW Most definitely. I think when you take Liam Canavan crossed for Matt to MATT DODD stock, and look back on what squad head home at the end. It was a superb we had, no wonder we won the league headed goal and you can tell by the popular wide as early as we did. Gutted that we celebration what it meant to him. midfielder, Matt made A couldn’t have kept hold of that squad York City: Adam Bartlett, Connor Brown 132 appearances scoring for longer. (Jonny Burn,), David Ferguson, Hamza 28 goals over two spells Bencherif, , Adriano with The Brakes. Matt Moke, ©, , played a big part in the NOT MANY PLAYERS HAVE SCORED Alex Kempster (Connor Smith), Josh Southern League title A HAT RICK OF PENALTIES, WHAT Law, Aidan Connolly. winning season, one of ARE YOUR MEMORIES OF THAT Hollers best ever signings. MATCH AGAINST CAMBRIDGE Joining us again in the CITY? Leamington: Tony Breeden ©, Junior 2017/18 season he helped What a day!! Unreal when you think English, Connor Gudger, Joe Magunda us secure National League about it, for a ref to even give three (Matt Dodd), Jamie Hood, James Mace, North safety and of course pens in 1 game is crazy let alone Kieran Dunbar, Callum Gittings, Daniel that great header away at scoring all three! The fans and players Udoh, Jack Edwards (Kurtis Revan), York. reaction was unbelievable. Ahmed Obeng (Liam Canavan). Matt has also played for Stourbridge, Hednesford Town, DO YOU KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ANY Thanks for your time Matt and the Evesham United, Sutton Coldfield DID YOU PLAY FOR HOLLERS OF THE BRAKES LADS? great memories of you playing for Town, Halesowen Town, and Leamington. You never know we might BEFORE JOINING LEAMINGTON? Yeah. I still keep in contact with Batch, Worcester City see you play for us again if not it would Yeah. Hollers came in as an assistant Chilly, Steph Morley, Fendog and be great to see you at The Windmill. manager at Sutton for a short while occasionally I see Daly at functions. A HOW DID YOU GET INTO FOOTBALL when I was there, which was the first wicked group! WHAT JUNIOR TEAMS DID YOU time we met. Top Man! By Ed Blackaby PLAY FOR? DID YOU HAVE ANY TRIALS AT ANY There were two routes I could have HAVE YOU GOT A FAVOURITE PROFESSIONAL CLUBS? taken as a teenager. Athletics or my MATCH FOR THE BRAKES? I had trials for West Bromwich Albion passion football. As you all know I It has to be York away in 2018. and Crewe but nothing materialised took football “No Brainer”. My football Returning to The Brakes and to be form them unfortunately. career started at Sutton Coldfield able to play a part in keeping the club Town, I quickly progressed through in the Conference North was an unreal the youth team to become a first team MEMORABLE MATCH feeling! regular, and this gave me a platform York City 2.2 Leamington - Vanarama to represent Birmingham County and National League North 21st April 2018 gaining a Cap. THE 2014/15 WAS A MEMORABLE Super sub Matt Dodd got Leamington’s SEASON WOULD YOU SAY THAT equaliser to ensure safety. The Brakes

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Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 41 THE A-Z OF LFC

E is for… Paul Eden

Signed from: Racing Club Warwick Brakes Debut: 22/09/01 @ Sports - Midland Combination Division 1 - Won 5-3 Appearances: 45 Goals: 15 2001/02: 9 starts, 3 sub appearances, 11 goals 2002/03: 6 starts, 3 sub appearances, 1 goal 2004/05: 4 sub appearances, 1 goal 2005/06: 5 starts, 15 sub appearances, 2 goals

Known to all as Sniffer, Paul Eden joined Brakes initially in the 2001/02 season from near neighbours Racing Club Warwick. Having been plying his trade a few levels up the pyramid over at Racing Club, Sniffer did not take long to get on the goal trail for Leamington, scoring a hat trick on his home debut against Mile Oak Rovers. He scored a further four goals in his first eight game for the club, all in the same game, a 7-2 win over Bedworth United Reserves in the Coventry Telegraph Cup. He was then lured away to Rugby United, but returned to Leamington before the end of the season, notching another three goals, ING a hat trick in our final home league game against M TO Rated Excellent Polesworth North Warwicks. A N On TrustPilot Paul only made a total of 45 appearances for E Brakes over four seasons, but became a valued L member of the coaching staff for several years, right up until Jason Cadden’s departure from the club in October 2009.

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44 GLOUCESTER I Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 Brakes News & Review 2020-2021I GLOUCESTER 45 THE BRAIN CELL TESTING SECTION SPORTS QUIZ DO YOU KNOW THE ANSWERS TO THESE FOOTBALL BASED QUESTIONS?

1 Which League One side play their football at 8 Arsenal won the 2003/04 premier League at the Stadium? White Hart Lane, but what was the score?

2 Who is the manager of Doncaster Rovers? a. 2-1

3 Which Real Madrid striker joined Messi and b. 1-0 Ronaldo as being a player to score 50 goals in the group stage of the Champions League? c. 2-2

4 Which Scottish Premier League side are 9 Where do Fulham play their home games? nicknamed ‘The Buddies’? 10 Harry Kewell is the manager of which 5 Which manager won the Premier League League Two side? manager of the month award for November?

6 Which manager won the National League North Manager of the Month for November?

7 What does the ‘P P’ on championship side Preston’s badge stand for? GUESS WHO? WHERE IS THE BALL?

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Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 47 SPORTS CONNECTIONS ON THIS DAY 1865 - Welterweight Con Orem & heavyweight Hugh . It was the worst British football disaster until O’Neill brawl for 185 rounds before darkness ends the Hillsborough disaster in , England, in 1989. legendary bare knuckle boxing match in Virginia City, Montana. 1979 - Gavaskar gets twin tons for India for the third time (v WI). 1879 - First Test match hat- trick by Fred Spofforth took 1980 - Australian Open Men’s Tennis: Guillermo Vilas place at the MCG in Australia. retains title for fourth and last Grand Slam win; beating Cricketer American John Sadri 7-6, 6-3, 6-2. Fred Spofforth 1982 - 70th Australian Men’s 1933 - Don Bradman holds Tennis: Johan Kriek beats S off England’s hostile pace Denton (6-2 7-6 6-7 6-4). bowling to score an unbeaten 103 leading Australia to a 111 run victory in the 2nd ‘Bodyline’ 1985 - The Rebels of UNLV beat Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Utah State in three overtime periods. The final score of 142- 1957 - In the first of four 140 set a new NCAA record for meetings between the total points in a basketball game fighters, Gene Fullmer wins (282). The game took over three hours to play. the world middleweight boxing title with a 15-round 1989 - is a soccer player born on January unanimous decision over 2, 1989 born in Hammersmith, London, England. He is Sugar Ray Robinson at New a defender who made his professional debut in 2007 York’s Madison Square for AFC Wimbledon, signing with Coventry City from Gardens. 2010-2013 before re-joining AFC Wimbledon in 2013. He played youth soccer for Woking in 2005-2006 and played on loan for Windsor & Eton in 2007. 1965 - World of Sport was a British television sport anthology programme which ran 1992 - Test debut of Shane Warne, vs. India at Sydney. on ITV between 2 January 1965 and 28 September 1985 in competition with the BBC’s Grandstand. Like 2012 - Englishman Adrian Lewis retains his PDC Grandstand, the programme ran for several hours World Darts Championship with a 7-3 win over Andy every Saturday afternoon. Hamilton at the Alexandra Palace, London.

1969 - William Fox-Pitt was born on this day. He is 2017 - Jean Vuarnet, French alpine skier (Olympic a three-day eventer who is a two-time Olympic silver gold downhill 1960; World C’ship gold 1960), dies medallist. He began riding horses at age 4 and began after a stroke at 83. competing at age 15. He became Britain’s first rider to win five different four-star events in 2011. William is married to Alice Plunkett and he has two sons named Oliver and Thomas Fox-Pitt. He was raised with two sisters and a brother.

1971 - The 1971 Ibrox disaster was a crush among the crowd at an Old Firm football game, which led to 66 deaths and more than 200 injuries. It happened on 2 January 1971 in an exit stairway at Ibrox Park (now Ibrox Stadium) in Glasgow, Scotland when a barrier collapsed at the end of a soccer match in Glasgow

Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 49 ON THISWHO ARE YA? DAY Who Are Ya... Callum Gittings back into his starting With a tough run of fixtures to come in eleven as Brakes looked to get back to January they need to regain that winning The club plays in the National League winning ways following the disappointing habit once more, and quickly. North. Prior to that, it spent a record Boxing Day draw against Stratford Town. 70 years within the Southern Football Banbury United: Jack Harding, Jack League from 1939 until 2009. The club Neither side provided much forward Westbrook, Andy Gunn, George Nash, secured promotion after a playoff final momentum in the opening exchanges, Luke Carnell, Callum White (14 Eddie win against Farnborough. though Richard Gregory’s shot was Odhiambo, 66), Conor McDonagh (16 spilled by Puritans keeper Jack Harding, Darius Browne, 84), Martin Asiedu Ofosu his team mate Luke Carnell slicing the (12 Mark Bell, 74), Zac McEachran, Marvin Famous Folk... ball behind for a corner. Martin. Tom Kerridge (b. 1973), chef and media The hosts forced a couple of corners, a Subs not used: 15 Sam Humphreys, 17 personality, Marcel Garvey (b. 1983), hopeful ball being lifted back towards Jacob Blackstock. rugby player and Tyler Roberts (b. 1999), goal from the second one which Tony Leeds United football player all have Breeden dealt with comfortably. Connor Leamington: Tony Breeden ©, Richard connections with Gloucester. Gudger then fired in a cross from the Taundry, Connor Gudger, Joe Magunda left from which Jack Edwards directed (15 Ben George, 80), , James Pointless... a header towards goal which lacked the Mace, Courtney Baker-Richardson (12 power to trouble Harding. Rob Thompson-Brown, 61), Callum ‘Its Recycle Gout’ and ‘Gusty Toe Cleric’ Gittings, Richard Gregory (14 Ryan Rowe, are anagrams. Banbury must have thought they were 73), Jack Edwards, Ahmed Obeng. about to take the lead when a mis-hit shot from busy striker Martin Asiedu Subs not used: 16 Tom James, 17 Nathan On This Day... 2nd January Ofosu found its way through to midfielder Olukanmi. Callum White at the far post. He looked Events: 1833 – British sovereignty to have a decent chance to slide the ball Referee: Mr Daniel Lamport claimed in the Falkland Islands. 1976 – past Breeden but Gudger slid in with a The of January 1976 begins. 1981 superb challenge to deny him. Assistant Referees: Mr Ioannis – Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, Christodoulou & Mr Ireneos is arrested. The second half saw Leamington attempt Christodoulou Births: 1938 – David Bailey, English to step up the pace in search of a winner, photographer and painter. 1947 – David but too often passes were going astray Brakes Man of the Match: Connor Shapiro, American poet, historian, and and there were not enough attempts Gudger. critic. 1969 – William Fox-Pitt, English on the Banbury goal. Courtney Baker- horse rider and journalist. Richardson came closest to scoring Deaths: 1946 – Joe Darling, Australian when he did well to hold off Marvin cricketer and politician. 1953 – Guccio Martin on the right before cutting onto Gucci, Italian businessman and fashion his left foot and crashing a low drive off designer. 2017 – John Berger, English the base of the post. art critic, novelist and painter. LFC: 2017 - 734 watched the Brakes Asiedu Ofosu was causing problems struggle away at local rivals Banbury. for the Brakes defence with his pace, and almost engineered a chance for Banbury United 1 Leamington 0 himself with a mazy run towards goal Written by Paul Edwards which was halted by a good challenge Evostik Southern League Premier from James Mace. Division Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium Zac McEachran lashed a shot well over the bar for Banbury, while Andy 2017 got off to the worst possible start Gunn blocked a goal bound effort from for Leamington as they were defeated Leamington substitute Ryan Rowe. with almost the last kick of the game at Richard Taundry curled a free kick into Banbury United. Neither side had really the arms of Harding after Ahmed Obeng SATURDAY done enough to merit winning a typically had been brought down around 25 yards cagey local derby, but substitute Mark out, but just when the game looked like Bell capitalised on a moment’s hesitation ending honours even Banbury worked in the Brakes defence to stab home the their way in down the right, the ball was nd injury time clincher in the first league fizzed dangerously into the six yard box meeting between the two sides for a and Bell stabbed home at the second little over 4 years. attempt to send the home fans into raptures, leaving the travelling Brakes 2JANUARY Still missing the experience and support pondering what the new year influence of Jamie Hood and Darren would bring, with their lead now down Pond, Paul Holleran was able to bring to just two points at the top of the table. Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 51 WAY BACK THEN

WYN GRANT there were plenty of thrills, and occupied the inside left position, which was worthy of the teams his partner being Phil Gardner. Tuesday December 27th engaged. The homesters When that player was injured 1920 was a bank holiday as were in splendid form and he took the outside berth where Christmas Day had been on the forwards showed an his fine player brought him to Calor Gas delivered a Sunday. An ‘abnormally understanding which enabled the notice of Nuneaton Town. large crowd of spectators’ heavy pressure to be sustained Towards the end of 1913-14 he to your door. went to the Windmill Ground practically all through. They was a regular player for that for the much anticipated did not find the visiting defence club, and at the close of the For a fast and convenient way to get your bottled second round of the Midland anything which could be trifled season he was induced to Daily Telegraph Challenge with and the Budbrooke attack sign a professional form. Then gas call us on 0800 662 663 or visit calor.co.uk Cup between Leamington at times assumed an aggressive came the war and Key was a Town and Budbrooke. As on appearance. The game was gunner in the Warwickshire Boxing Day disruption to train very interesting to watch Horse Artillery and was serving services meant that one Town despite the torrential downpour with the battery in France in player turned up 20 minutes of rain which hampered the October 1914.’ A battery team late. The referee didn’t turn early part of the second half.’ with seven former Town players up at all, but a local referee Mr won the Divisional Cup. He Fennell ‘who took charge of the The winning goal was scored returned before the armistice game, did splendidly, keeping by the Leamington captain and played for the Standard in very cool; he had a good grip of Jack Key and he was judged war time football. Returning the game.’ The Budbrooke side by the Courier to be worthy of a to the Town, he was elected had a sergeant in charge with special feature article complete captain. He did not do well one corporal and two lance- with photograph (rather rare in at inside left ‘and the croakers corporals. ‘Private Hopkins the Courier a hundred years thought his career was finished.’ was too big and cumbersome ago). He ‘is a Leamington lad in However, a switch to outside in the mud. The rain spoilt every sense of the word, having left revitalised him at age 29, the Budbrooke match. The commenced his football career a ‘two-footed player who takes way the players slipped about at Leicester Street School the ball on the run.’ was very amusing, Rowlatt where he played in the school especially collecting more than eleven who carried everything his share of mud.’ before them in the league for four seasons. At an early age Nevertheless, ‘this was a very he showed exceptional promise interesting test of strength, as a footballer. Key’s first club considering the heavy nature of of note was the old Spencer the turf. The game throughout Street combination, at one time was wonderfully fast, neither set a power in junior football in the of players sparing themselves. district. His play soon attracted It was early noticed that the notice of Leamington Town the soldiers were intent on officials and he made his first knocking the Town out of the appearance for his present Calor is the Offi cial Community Partner competition, and they played club in 1909. Perhaps his best of Leamington FC and sponsor the a very robust game in which season was 1912-13, when he Leamington FC Community Scheme Brakes News & Review 2020-2021 I GLOUCESTER 53 Trade and DIY Welcome FUN & GAMES be on the ball THESE ARE THE FOOTBALL QUESTION ANSWERS YOU WERE LOOKING FOR ON PAGE 47 with bps Answers Proud to be the main 1 Burton Albion sponsors of Leamington FC 2 Darren Moore 3 Karim Benzema Building and Plumbing Supplies 4 St Mirren is your local independent 5 Jose Mourinho 6 Jamie Vermiglio (Chorley) builders' merchant. Supplying 7 Proud Preston Leamington, Warwickshire 8 c. 2-2 and the surrounding areas 9 Craven Cottage with building, plumbing, 10 Oldham Athletic roo ng and timber materials since 1934 Guess Who? JACK EDWARDS Where is the ball? C

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