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£1.00 BAYTHE OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME WATCH OF WHITLEY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB FA VASE WINNERS 2001/02, 2008/09, 2009/10 NORTHERN LEAGUE WINNERS 1964/65, 1965/66, 2006/07

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BW2 HONOURS WHITLEY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED Full members of the Football Association, the Northumberland Football Association and the Northern League.

Ground and Registered Office Tel 0191 291 3637 (clubhouse) Hillheads Park, Rink Way, Whitley Bay NE25 8HR 0191 291 3636 (office & fax) www.whitleybayfc.com Chairman Director/Football Secretary Assistant Manager Paul McIlduff Derek Breakwell Steve Cuggy Vice Chairman/ Director/Pitch Maintenance Reserve Team Manager Company Secretary David Styles Marc Nash Peter Siddle Director/Publicity Coach Director Julian Tyley Gavin Fell Ian Harland Team Manager Physio Director/Treasurer Ian Chandler Glen Martin Jennifer Breakwell Boardroom Hospitality Veronica Siddle CLUB HONOURS

F.A. Carlsberg Vase Northumberland Senior Cup Northern League Challenge Cup Winners Finalists Winners 2001/02, 2008/09, 2009/10 1953/54, 1954/55, 1955/56, 1964/65, 1970/71 Semi Finalists 1965/66, 1976/77, 1985/86, Finalists 2007/2008 1990/91, 2002/03 1967/68 F.A. Amateur Cup Northern League J.R Cleator Cup Semi Finalists Champions Winners 1965/66 1968/69 1964/65 1965/66 2006/07 2007/08 Northumberland Senior Cup Runners Up H.F.S. Loans League Div. 1 1959/60, 1966/67, 1968/69, Winners Champions 1969/70 1952/53, 1960/61, 1963/64, 1990/91 1964/65, 1967/68, 1968/69 H.F.S. Loans Div. 1 Cup 1969/70, 1970/71, 1972/73 Winners 1986/87, 2004/05, 2009/10 1988/89, 1990/91 x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:29 Page 3

FA Vase Winners: 2002, 2009, 2010 WHITLEY BAY FC BW3 Welcome to Hillheads WHITLEY BAY v BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA STL NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION 1 Saturday 6th November 2010

Good afternoon and welcome to Hillheads Park for today’s STL Northern League Division 1 game with Billingham Synthonia. I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all players, officials and supporters of Billingham Synthonia and I hope they enjoy their afternoon with us. This is the second time we have met this season, having shared the points in a 2-2 draw on Teesside back at the beginning of Septe mber. After leading by two goals shortly before half time that afternoon, we were pegged back as the Synners fought back strongly. We were all disappointed to have Tuesday evening’s game at South Shields called off at the last minute but parts of the pitch were clearly waterlogged. As some fans were saying after the postponement was announced, we have played in worse conditions; FA Vase ties at Bootle and at home to Flixton come to mind. However, the referee has to make the decision taking into account the safety of the players and the prospects of a fair contest being possible. Next Saturday we begin our defence of the FA Vase with another trip to west Yorkshire, this time to Thackley. This will be our fourth outing to the same area this season, following FA Cup ties at Liversedge, Ossett and Guis eley and we will be hoping to make it three wins out of four, although it will not be an easy task. On the only previous occasion we have met in the FA Vase, Thackley won 3-1 back in 2004. Let’s hope we can reverse that score and enjoy another memorable FA Vase run. Paul McIlduff Chairman HOWAY THE BAY! Enjoy Today's Game

The Directors would like to thank the Vice Presidents for their continued support Mr K Barnes, Mr C Bell, Mr R Bloomfield, Mr S Booth, Mr G Brindle, Mr D Champion, Mr D Dagg, Mr W J Darby, Mr I Fitz-Gerald, Mr M Fitz-Gerald, Mr S Fitz-Gerald, Mr D Hall, Mr R E Keenleyside, Mr F Kelly, Mr D Leslie, Mr J Marr, Mr D Parker, Dr R Pinkney, Mr B Richardson, Mrs V Siddle, Mr G Smoult, Mr M Thompson 09.05.10 RELIVE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN... 2010 FA VASE FINAL DVD AVAILABLE SOON BUY YOURS FROM THE CLUB SHOP SOON! £12 EACH x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:29 Page 4

BW4 MATCH REPORTS

Briggs dived to gather it before Ormston could get a toe WHITLEY BAY 2 to poke it into the net. At the other end, Middleton got away from his marker to get a free header on goal from BILLINGHAM TOWN 2 a right wing corner but to Whitley’s relief, the attempt was misdirected wide of the target. Saturday 30th October A low ball across the face of goal by Johnston only Another drawn game at Hillheads saw Whitley drop needed a touch to put it in the net but it eluded further behind the league pacemakers. Although they everyone and the chance was gone. remain in fifth position, they are now six points adrift Just when it looked as if Whitley would be going in a of fourth place Newcastle Benfield and 11 behind the goal down at half time, they conjured up an equaliser, leading pair Spennymoor and Consett. when Robson played the ball out to Robinson on the Billingham belied their position in the lower half of the left and his cross from near the by line saw Glen Taylor table with a determined, battling performance, twice leap above a defender to head home from eight yards taking the lead only for Whitley to equalise restore out. It was a well constructed goal and Whitley’s best parity after each goal. move of the game. Whitley were without the suspended Chris Fawcett, Steve Gibson had been struggling to contain Jennings while Terry Burke returned in goal and Paul Robinson during the first half and after the interval he was was also back in the starting eleven. replaced by Brian Smith as Whitley sought to restrict his Whitley were soon on the back foot as Billingham’s threat. attacking line up of three strikers proved a handful for Play became rather scrappy and was freq uently being the defence. Eight minutes into the game, with the tall interrupted as the referee penalised both sides with a Andy Jennings in particular posing a threat, Burke had series of baffling decisions, one of which was the to push a shot from near the right touchline over the booking handed out to Taylor for a quite innocuous bar. Three minutes later the visitors took the lead from a challenge. Both sides made changes around the hour seemingly harmless situation but Steven Roberts saw mark, Whitley bringing on Paul Chow in place of Taylor, his chance and lobbed the ball over Burke. It appeared but play was then held up for several minutes when that the ball would clear the goal but it dropped just referee Danny Markham pulled a muscle and despite under the bar for what was only the fourth goal treatment was unable to continue. The response of the conceded at home in ten league games this seaso n. crowd when he left the field was a clear indication of Five minutes later, Damon Robson breaking from their frustration at some of his decisions. One of the midfield saw his shot deflected over the bar but it was a assistants took over as referee while Kevin Timmons, a rare attempt on goal by Whitley. Shortly after the half qualified official, acted as an emergency assistant to hour, Gary Ormston went past two men on the right but run the line. then pushed the ball too far in front and keeper James Within five minutes of the resumption, Billingham regained the lead when a shot from the left was pushed away across goal by Burke, but Roberts g ot to the loose ball first and tapped it home from close range. The lead lasted only seven minutes, when Lee Kerr crossed powerfully from the left. The ball was heading past the far post but Adam Johnston reacted quickly, getting his head to the ball to divert it back across goal past Briggs and into the net. Deep into the time added while the referee was being replaced, Gary Ormston almost won the game for Whitley when his header from Robinson’s corner crashed off the top of the bar with Briggs beaten. Adam Johnston celebrating scoring Whitley’s second equaliser While the effort was not in question as Whitley twice x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:29 Page 5

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came from behind, the movement and passing at times were not of the standard that Bay fans have come to Whitley Bay Women expect. That should not detract from the performance Whitley Bay Women were without a game last weekend of the Billingham players, who deserve credit for the but tomorrow they face a tough task when they travel to positive way they approached the game and the speed league leaders Barnsley, who still have a 100% record. at which they closed down Whitley players, denying Whitley are currently fourth, beaten only once and with them time to settle on the ball. games in hand on all the sides above them. Once again, a bumper crowd of just under 500 fans Next Sunday, Whitley are back at Hillheads in the FA Cup were at Hillhea ds on a sunny October afternoon, but the 3rd Qualifying Round when they have a very attractive great majority will have gone home disappointed that looking game against higher status side Tranmere Rovers, Whitley could not repeat the victory they achieved in kick off 1.00pm. midweek against Dunston. Reserve Team News WHITLEY BAY; Burke, Gibson(Smith 46mins), Pounder, Rowe, Taylor(Chow 56mins), Williams(Timmons75mins), Ormston, While their top of the table rivals Hebburn Reyrolle were Robson, Kerr, Johnston, Robinson on League Cup duty on Saturday, Whitley Bay ‘A’ Substitutes not used: Cornforth, Hayes increased their lead at the head of the First Division table Referee: D Markham(Washington) to four points although Hebburn now have two games in Bookings: Gibson, Taylor, Ormston hand. The Bay are still unbeaten and have a 100% record in six away games to date and they continued on their merry Food for thought? way with a 2-1 victory over Heddon at Bullocksteads. After a goal-less opening half Ian Lee got Whitley off the In these days of millionaire players in the Premier League mark and their lead was increased by Gavin Hattrick with it is refreshing to know that at lower levels, there are still seven minutes to go. A last minute reply from Heddon’s those who play for the love of the game and for no Kevin Urwin came too late to affect the outcome. financial reward. Today the Reserves travel north to Belford in the 2nd Alnwick Town, who are enjoying their best season for Round of the Northumberland Minor Cup. many years and are currently unbeaten and 12 points clear at the top of the Northern Alliance Premier Division, SPONSOR A PLAYER do not have concerns about their weekly wage bill; indeed Once again the Club looking for sponsors for the playing squad. their players are more than happy just to pull on the black This season's player sponsorship offer is as follows: and white stripes without the incentive of a pay packet. Sponsor your chosen player, and your name, or your business name Imagine their response though, when following their will appear in every home match programme and also on the club website. You will also receive a framed photo of yourself with your latest success, a 5-3 win over third place Percy Main player. Amateurs last weekend, club chairman Tommy McKie The price remains the same as in the past three seasons, £100. offered his heroes a free full English breakfast at his To sponsor a player: Market Place café the next morning! Some were queuing 1. Choose the player you wish to sponsor and check with Treasurer up when Tommy opened his doors at 9am and others Jennifer Breakwell, or at the Match Day office or on the club website soon joined to tuck into a well deserved fry up! forum page to make sure that the player is available. 2. Send your payment to Club Treasurer Jennifer Breakwell at If Alnwick achieve their ambition of returning to the Whitley Bay FC, Hillheads Park, Rink Way, Whitley Bay NE25 8HR or Northern League, Tommy had better prepare a Sunday see Jennifer or Peter Siddle at the Club on a match day morning feast to celebrate h is team’s promotion! (home or away). Incidentally, the club’s tremendous start to the season is Please note - Cheques to be payable to Whitley Bay FC. If sponsoring on behalf of a business please contact Jennifer to not going unnoticed in the north Northumberland town, discuss details, logo etc. with crowds of up to 150 turning out at the ‘other’ St Players sponsored: Gareth Williams – sponsored by James’ Park, figures which could surely sustain the club if Magnus McGillivary they are successful in their promotion bid. Paul Chow – sponsored by Les Stoker x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:29 Page 6

BW6 SYNNERS - Player Profiles JOSH MOODY (Goalkeeper) - Signed for Synners in June 2010. ANDY HARBRON (Midfield) - Signed for Synthonia in Goalkeeper who has had spells at Billingham Town and September 2008 for his second spell at the Club. Played for Darlington RA. Billingham Town in the 2007-08 season. Synners Player of ROBERT BETTSON (Defender) - Signed for Synners in July the Season 2009/10. 2010. MICHAEL JAMESON (Midfield) - Brother of Nathan. Joined MARK SCOTT (Defender) - Signed for Synners in June 2010. Synthonia in September 2007 from neighbours Billingham Experienced left-back who also assists with the management Town. Also played for Thornaby. team. Former clubs include Billingham Town, Spennymoor Town, Horden CW and Darlington RA. NATHAN JAMESON (Midfield) - Brother of Michael. Signed for Synthonia at the start of last season. Had a spell at Glenavon DAVID ABEL (Defender) - Re-signed for Synthonia at the start F.C. in Northern Ireland during the 2007-08 season. Also of the 2010/11 season for his second spell at the club. Played played for Billingham Town. for Billingham Town, Horden CW and Darlington RA as well as a spell in Australia. ADAM CLOUGH (Midfield) - A player who re-signed for DARREN HOLLINGSWORTH (Defender) - A young player who Synthonia at the start of the 2010/11 season. Played for signed for Synthonia at the start of the 2009-2010 season Billingham Town, Spennymoor Town and Darlington RA. after a spell at Tow Law. P ANDREW FORSTER (Midfield) - Signed for Synners in July TOMMY MARRON (Defender) - Long serving Centre-Half who 2010. joined Synthonia half way through the 1998-99 season from local side Nunthorpe. Was voted Synthonia Player of the Year RICHIE STORR (Forward) - Signed for Synners in June 2010. for 2002-03 season. Missed 2007-08 season through injury. Northe rn League journeyman with plenty of experience. Former clubs include Thornaby, Guisborough Town, LIAM McPHILLIPS (Midfield) - Left sided midfielder who signed for Synthonia at the start of the 2008-09 season then Spennymoor Town and Norton & Stockton Ancients. went to Guisborough Town. Re-signed for Synners for the COLIN ILEY (Forward) - Joined Synthonia at the start of the 2009-10 season. 2005-06 season. Has played for Guisborough Town and MICHEAL CATER (Midfield) - Long serving Synthonia player Dormans Athletic. Finished as the clubs top scorer in 2005- who signed at the start of the 2002-2003 season. Previously 06, 2006-07 & 2007-08. played in the Wearside League for New Marske and Teesside Athletic. JAMES MAGOWAN (Forward) - Joined Synthonia in March 2008 from Billing ham Town for his second spell at the club. CHRIS SMITH (Midfield) - Attacking midfielder who signed Top scorer and Player of the Year in the 2008-09 season with after the start of the 2010/11 season. Formerly with Billingham Town, Spennymoor Town and Darlington RA. 36 goals. DANIEL NEWBY (Midfield) – Midfield player signed from CHRISTOPHER BURTON (Forward) - Signed for Synners in June Durham City after the start of the 2009-10 season. 2010. A striker who has played for Billingham Town, was with Previously with Whitby Town. Darlington RA last season.

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BW8 BAY OPPORTUNITIES At Whitley Bay FC we strive to offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to our supporters and corporate clients. Details of the packages that we offer are available on request. We know that these offer exceptional value for money and can be tailored to suit your individual and company's needs and budget. As holders of the FA Carlsberg Vase, we pride ourselves in creating new partnerships and links with the local business community. We have greatly improved our corporate facilities over the last few seasons and hope that you will take up the opportunity to join us in the warm and friendly environment of Whitley Bay Football Club. It is the club's ambition to take Whitley Bay FC to the next level and beyond, and with your help and support this can become a reality. Whatever your intentions, whet her it be to increase your company profile or simply to enjoy a day out at the football, we can assure you that the 'Bays' match day experience will be first class. To discuss any sponsorship requirements that you may have please contact the Club in the following way:- Tel Chairman: Paul Mcilduff 07967728562 Should you feel that you or your company could offer Tel Club: (0191) 291 3637 assistance to Whitley Bay FC in any way, please do not E-mail: [email protected] hesitate to contact the club to discuss your proposal further.

Match Sponsorship Match Ball Sponsorship Name in the programme Free entry to the game for two people Pre match drinks Name on programme Sponsorship Packages Programme Programme photograph with manager, Whitley Bay FC Course meal club captain or favourite player Watch the game in the hospitality suite Access to the boardroom at half time Half time pies and drinks with the directors and vice presidents Sponsor gift Match ball presentation Man of the Match Presentation £50 for two people Table of ten £450 Website Sponsored Link(Advert) Man of the Match Sponsorship Whitleybayfc.com the clubs official website Man of match advertising in programme receives on average over 100,000 page every home match reviews a month. Mention of your company man of the match £60 report in press and club website. Club Bar Advertising Screens Tannoy announcement Your advertising played on T.V. monitor £400 per season throughout the opening hours of the bar. £30 per month Programme/ Advertising Sponsorship Mascot Package Your company advertisement in the club Free entry for two adults and one child programme every home game Mascot accompanies team onto the pitch

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BW10 A brief history of Whitley Bay Football Club

1950s resigning and a succession of managers, Derek Bell, Kenny Parker The present Whitley Bay Football Club was formed in 1950 and was and Paddy Lowery were unable to stop the rot including relegation known as Whitley Bay Athletic. From 1950 until 1955 Athletic were back to the now renamed Unibond 1st Division and in the members of the Northern Alliance and during those five seasons 1999/2000 season with Dave Styles in charge with only one win by they won the League Championship, the League Cup (twice) and in mid November, Dave made way for former player Andy Gowens to 1952/53 they became the first amateur team for sixty years to win take over. Unfortunately time wasn’t on Andy’s side and despite the Northumberland Senior Cup. strengthening the side he was unable to save the club from In 1955 the Club decided to join the powerful North Eastern League relegation to the Northern League. which consisted wholly of professional sides and for three seasons The Bay's first season back in the Northern League proved to be Bay struggled at the foot of the league. In 1958 a limited company every bit as tough as expected and they ended the season a was formed, the Athletic dropped from the title and a successful disappointing eleventh, but the club did enjoy a fairly application to the Northern League was made. successful run in the F.A. Cup beating Unibond Premier League 1960s Clubs Worksop Town and Gainsborough Trinity before going out at Barrow in the 4th Qualifying Round. During the 1960’s Whitley Bay became one of the top amateur clubs in the country. They won the Northern League title in 1964/65 and 2000s 1965/66, as well as the League Cup in 1964/65. The Club won the The 2001/02 season proved to be one of the most memorable in the Northumberland Senior Cup six times in ten years and they were clubs’ history when against all expectations they reached the Final runners up on another occasion. It was in the Amateur Cup that of the F.A Carlsberg Vase at Villa Park and won the trophy with a Whitley rose to national prominence, reaching the semi-finals twice spectacular Ian Chandler header in extra time against their Jewson and the quarterfinals four times. The quarter final against Hendon Eastern League opponents Tiptree United. The Vase run had an effect in 1965 set the ground record, when 7301 supporters packed into on their League position, when after leading the League for the first Hillheads Park only to see Hendon win 3-1. half of the season, the combination of League, Vase and League Cup 1970s games, which saw them reach the semi-finals, led to a backlog of fixtures and the team had to play 13 games in the final 28 days of The early 1970’s saw Bay’s successes continue with the League Cup the season, resulting in a final League position of 5th. being won in 1970/71, and the County Cup in 1970/71 and 1972/73. With the demise of amateur football the Club’s fortunes took a With expectations high, things didn’t go quite to plan the following nosedive, culminating in them having to apply for re-election to the season, although the club did reach the Final of the Northumberland League in 1979/80. Senior Cup losing 2-0 to a strong Newcastle United Reserves side and they also made it to the last 16 of the FA Vase, only losing to a 1980s last minute extra time goal by Oadby Town, having played for over During the early `80’s the Club slowly pulled itself around and when an hour with ten men. League form proved erratic and the club the Board of Directors appointed former player, Bobby Graham, as finished the season 10th, the highest position they had achieved all team manager in 1986, the team’s performances took a huge turn season. Manager Andy Gowens shocked the Board by resigning for the better. During his first season in charge Bobby took Bay to immediately the season had finished and the Directors appointed ex their highest League position (5th), for fifteen years and the team Blyth Spartans boss John Charlton to the hot seat. He brought his enjoyed their best ever F.A. Trophy run, when they reached the last assistant from Blyth Graeme Clark with him. Charlton’s stay sixteen. To cap a great season the Northumberland Senior Cup once however lasted only six months before he resigned. The Directors again came to Hillheads, when Bay beat highly rated Blue Star 2-1 in acted quickly and former striker Ian Chandler was installed as the the final. new Manager and he appointed goalkeeper Terry Burke as his In Whitley’s final season in the Northern League (1987/88), after assistant. Ian brought in another ex player when he appointed Steve looking likely League Champions for most of the season, only a bad Cuggy as coach. run of injuries prevented the title coming to Hillheads. With the Ian Chandler’s first full season in charge brought silverware into the Club on the up and up, it was decided to apply to the H.F.S. Loans club when Whitley Bay won the Northumberland Senior Cup League, an application that proved successful. beating Newcastle Benfield Saints 2-0 in the Final. A respectable 5th 1990s place in the league was also attained, but the club faired less well in In season 1989/90 Bay had their best ever run in the F.A. Cup, when the other cup competitions. The 2005/06 season proved to be they got to the Third Round proper, beating Scarborough and disappointing with early exits from all the cup competitions and Preston North End, only to lose 1-0 at Rochdale. inconsistency in the league resulting in a 10th place finish. The following season Whitley’s move to the H.F.S. Loans League was The 2006/2007 season was a one to savour for the fans as the team justified, as they won not only the First Division Cup for the second reached the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. On the way there time (the first being in 1988/89), but also the Championship and they defeated Unibond League sides Stocksbridge Park Steels and promotion to the Premier Division. Whitley finished in 11th spot in North Ferriby United before meeting neighbours Blyth Spartans in the 1993/94 season, their best position in the Premier Division. The an epic 3rd Qualifying Round tie. In front of 2,023 fans at Hillheads, following season Bay began a downward spiral with Bobby Graham Blyth earned a replay when a last minute goal gave them a 2-2 draw x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:29 Page 11

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but in the replay at Croft Park two early goals from Mark Sheeran with Lowestoft Town. Meanwhile in the league Bay continued to and Phil Bell put the Bay on the way to a famous victory in front of stay among the front runners but as in 2002 too many games in the 1,700 supporters. Whitley’s run came to end at Gainsborough Trinity last three weeks of the season saw their challenge falter and after a where they went down 2-0. In the FA Vase Bay reached the last 32 defeat at Penrith, Whitley had to be happy with finishing 3rd for the going out at Gloucestershire side Slimbridge where a late goal put second season running. A good League Cup run was also halted by paid to Bay’s chances. However it was to be the league where Bay Penrith when they beat Whitley on penalties in the semi-final took the honours. On the final day of the season a 3-1 win at following a 0-0 draw after extra time. Durham City and Sunderland Nissan slipping up at home to Back in the Vase Bay had home advantage in the 1st leg for the Billingham Synthonia gave Bay the Arngrove Northern League Title semi-final and in front of a crowd of 2,947 goals from Paul Chow on goal difference from Billingham Town. The honours didn’t end and a Lee Kerr penalty gave them a 2-1 lead to take to Crown there as goalkeeper Terry Burke was named Arngrove Northern Meadow. In the 2nd leg a capacity crowd of 2,250 Bay saw their one League Player of the Year and Lee Kerr won the inaugural Bob goal lead wiped out inside 2 minutes but a 13th minute equaliser Moreland Trophy for the Young Player of the Year. Lee also picked up from Leon Ryan and a superb display from the whole team saw the prestigious Radio Newcastle Player of the Year and manager Ian Whitley Bay become the first North Eastern side to reach the new Chandler took the Manager of the Year award. As the only club to Wembley where their opponents were Glossop North End from the score more than 100 league goals Whitley’s brand of exciting North West Counties League. attacking play was a joy to watch. And what an occasion it was. With 12,212 fans in the stadium they The 2007/08 season got off to a good start when the club won the were treated to as good a game as Wembley will see and goals from Cleator Cup beating Newcastle Benfield B.P in the league’s annual Lee Kerr and Paul Chow (his 40th of the season) brought the FA Vase curtain raiser between the League Champions and League Cup back to Whitley Bay for the 2nd time in 7 years. Lee Kerr also was Winners. Another successful season followed and although Whitley voted the Man of the Match. failed to retain the league championship, they only just missed out on the runners-up spot when Consett won their final game of the Last season was again a memorable one with Whitley fighting on season. However the main focus of the season came in the FA Vase four fronts for honours. An early exit from the FA Cup following a 2 when they reached the semi-final stage having beaten the holders -0 defeat at Guiseley in the Preliminary Round left the Bay battling and hot favourites Truro City 3-0 on their own pitch in Cornwall. for the League, League Cup, Northumberland Senior Cup and FA Another long trip in the quarter-finals took them to Hungerford Vase. Their interest in these competitions held until mid April when Town and a Paul Robinson goal set up a two legged semi-final tie the number of games Whitley were forced to play meant that the with Lowestoft Town. Disaster struck in the first leg at Lowestoft League was lost to Spennymoor Town and 2nd place surrendered to where a 4-0 win for the Trawlermen made them firm favourites, but Shildon and the club had to be content with 3rd place for the third in a fantastic second leg Whitley just failed to pull it back despite successive season. However the Northumberland Senior Cup was taking a 3-0 lead after just 24 minutes. Both legs were played in won in an entertaining Final played at St James Park, where Bay beat front of just over 2000 spectators. Off the field Lee Kerr was again Ashington 2-1 with goals from Paul Chow and Adam Johnston. presented with the Bob Moreland Trophy and Paul Robinson was Whitley had previously beaten a strong Newcastle United Reserve voted as runner-up for the Northern League Player of the Year and side in the Semi-Final. The Semi-Final of the League Cup was again long serving Secretary Derek Breakwell was presented with the reached but despite another Paul Chow goal the Bay went down 2-1 Arthur Clark Memorial Trophy for his services to the Northern to South Shields League. Whitley also reached the semi-final of the Northumberland But once again Wembley beckoned when after victories over Alsager Senior Cup only to lose in extra time to a strong Newcastle United Town, Boldmere St Michaels, Poole Town, Chertsey Town, Shildon Reserve side. and an epic two legged semi final against Barwell, Whitley Bay The 2008/09 was a one that all Bay fans will remember for a long reached the FA Vase Final for the third time and for the second time. Following a quiet start to the season the FA Cup took centre successive season. This time Bay’s opponents were Wroxham from stage as Whitley progressed to the 3rd Qualifying Round following a the Eastern Counties League. A difficult game was expected but the notable 3-1 victory over Conference North side Hyde United. thousands of fans who made the trip from the north east to However Bay came unstuck against Unibond Premier League side Wembley were cheering after only 21 seconds when Paul Chow took Nantwich Town. In the league a good run of form up to the advantage of hesitation in the Wroxham defence to score the Nantwich game saw the team established in the top six. The FA Vase fastest ever goal seen in a Wembley Final. Although Wroxham got then took centre stage with Abbey Hey from the North West an equaliser after quarter of an hour Whitley’s lead was soon Counties being Whitley’s first opponents. Despite their lowly league restored when a Richard Hodgson free kick was turned into his own position it was Abbey Hey who took a 2-0 lead and only a late net by a Wroxham defender. Lee Kerr's spectacular effort after just equaliser from Chris Moore took the game to extra time where Bay 50 seconds of the second half ensured the Vase would be coming ran out 5-2 winners. Hard fought victories at Penrith and Bootle and back to Whitley Bay for a record equalling third time. Further goals then home wins against Stratford Town and Biggleswade Town took from Adam Johnston, Paul Robinson and Josh Gillies completed the Whitley into the semi-final for the second year running where a 6-1 victory, the highest score in the history of the FA Vase Final. Paul chance of revenge was offered when they were once again paired Chow was also named Man of the Match. x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:29 Page 12

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Terry Burke Goalkeeper Returned to the club during the 2004/05 season after a brief spell with Gateshead. Considered by many to be one of the best keepers in the North East and was voted the Northern League Player of the Year and also the Club’s Player of the Year in the Championship winning 2006/7 season. A member of the 2009 and 2010 FA Vase winning teams Kyle Hayes Goalkeeper Kyle recently signed for the first team having joined the reserves last season. He has made a quick impact and is expected to put Terry under severe pressure as the No1 ‘keeper.

Steve Gibson Defender Steve signed during the close season from FA Vase opponents Chertsey Town for whom he was captain. Steve re-located to the North East during the close season and Ian Chandler was quick to get him signed up. An attacking defender with good passing and tackling skills.

Darren Timmons Defender Darren is a strong tackling defender, good organiser and is useful in the air. He adds strength to the defence. Missed the FA Vase 2009 Final through a cartilage operation but played in the 2010 Final. Darren has again been under the surgeon’s knife during the close season but hopefully will be fit for action by the end of September. David Coulson Defender Signed during the 2004/05 from Spennymoor United. A quick hard tackling defender who gives attackers no time on the ball. Captained the team to FA Vase glory at Wembley in 2009 but missed out last season after snapping his cruciate ligament during the FA Vase Semi-Final at Barwell. David is not expected to be playing again before January. Lee Picton Defender Lee rejoined the club in 2007 from Morpeth Town. A former Bay player he spent some years at Ashington. A strong defender, good in the air and possesses a mighty throw in. Will be remembered for his shirt waving run to the fans at the final whistle at both Wembley Finals

Gareth Williams Defender Cheeks as he is known to everyone signed for Whitley during the close season from neighbo urs Blyth Spartans where he had spent 10 years. A cultured defender who reads the game well.

Joe Cornforth Defender Joe signed for the club at the start of this season. He is a former Sunderland trainee and it is expected that he will once again be back in the professional game before too long following trials at League clubs. Joe is quick on the ground and is dominant in the air.

Brian Rowe Defender Brian needs no introduction to Bay fans. A no nonsense defender who tackles hard. Very littler gets past him. Since leaving the Bay in 2008 Brian won the Northern Player of The Year whilst at Sunderland Nissan and then joined Jarrow Roofing and helped them to promotion back to Division One.

Brian Smith Defender Another player who needs no introduction to Bay fans. Just returned for another spell at the Club. A big powerful defender who misses nothing the air and scores his fair amount of goals.

Craig McFarlane Defender/Midfield Signed during 2008/09 from Bedlington Terriers. Craig has become a utility player since joining the club. The only position he missed last season was in goal. He was a member of our academy before joining Sunderland as a junior. Started both games at Wembley.

Damon Robson Midfield Damon signed for the club from Horden C.W. near the end of the 2005/06 season. A busy midfield player with good ball distribution. He has also been at Newcastle United and Bishop Auckland. Started both games at Wembley

Paul Robinson Midfield Paul signed from Newcastle Blue Star. He is an attacking midfielder who has become a favourite with the fans. Formerly with York City he has also played for Bedlington Terriers. Started on the bench at Wembley in 2009 but started and scored in the 2010 Vase Final. Won the Goal of the Season, BBC Newcastle Player of the Year, Club Player of the Year, Players Player of the Year and Supporters Player of the Year last season. x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:29 Page 13

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Chris Fawcett Midfield Signed in October 2008 from Newcastle Blue Star. A very quick left sided player who is expected to get his fair share of goals. Chris was on the benc h for the 2009 Vase Final and missed the 2010 Final through an injury picked up d uring a training session just prior to the Final

Gary Ormston Midfield Gary signed for the club during the close season from Consett. Gary is a quick right sided player who will get his fair share of goals

David Pounder Midfield/Forward David also joined the club during the close season from Consett. A left sided player who has already shown his goal scoring ability.

Lee Kerr Forward A member of the Academy who has stepped up to senior football. He has always been a natural striker. Lee set a unique record during 2004/05, becoming the only player ever to have scored in the FA Cup, FA Vase and FA Youth Cup in the same season. He became only the 6th player to score 100 goals for the club. Lee scored the first goal at Wembley in 2009 and was voted Man of the Match and was on the score sheet again in the 2010 Final. Glen Taylor Forward Glen signed from Ashington in September in a deal that saw Phil Bell go the other way. Glen is a young striker with lots of talent and he made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut at Penrith.

Paul Chow Forward Paul joined the club from Jarrow Roofing, where he had been their top scorer on many occasions. Paul had a tremendous first season scoring more than 30 goals, forming a great partnership with Lee Kerr. He bettered that scoring his 40th goal of the season and Bay’s second at Wembley in 2009. Paul made history in the 2010 Vase Final by scoring after only 21 seconds, the fastest goal at the new Wembley and the fastest ever in any Wembley Cup Final. Adam Johnston Forward Adam rejoined the club from Durham City shortly before the 2008/09 FA Vase Semi-Final He is a proven goalscorer and just missed out scoring one of Wembley’s most spectacular goals when his shot from fully 60 yards was pushed on to the bar and scrambled clear by a desperate Glossop North End goalkeeper. He made up for it by scoring in the 2010 Final. Last season’s top scorer

Ian Chandler Manager Ian is the Club’s third top goalscorer with over 150 to his name. He also played professionally at Barnsley and Aldershot, and locally at Blyth, Durham, Bishop Auckland and briefly at Jarrow Roofing before returning to Whitley Bay to take over as Manager in 2004. Ian won the Northern League Manager of the Year title for 2006/07 after guiding the team to the League Championship. He holds a unique record having scored the winner in the 2002 FA Vase Final and later managing the winning team, leading Whitley to Vase glory at Wembley in 2008/09 and again in 2009/10, and was also voted Northern League Manager of the Year on both occasions.

Steve Cuggy Assistant Manager Steve returned to the club after a spell at Chester-le-Street Town, coming in as coach. A proven goal scorer he played professionally for Maidstone United, and was also a member of Bay’s 2002 Vase winning team supplying the cross for Ian Chandlers’ winner. An integral part of the FA Vase winning teams

Gavin Fell Coach Gavin has been Reserve Team Manager but has moved up to First Team Coach. Formerly a professional with Wimbledon in the crazy gang era. Gavin also played for Newcastle Blue Star as well as Whitley Bay. Possess the UEFA B coaching badge.

Glen Martin Physio An approved FA Physio, highly respected by the players and Management. Glen assists with coaching and players pre and post match preparations. Always has final say on players’ fitness and availability in order to protect them from long term damage. Had the players in peak condition for both Wembley Finals. x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:29 Page 14

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Synthonia have at least two unique records, the only Football Synthonia left the Belasis Lane ground to make way for a new Club in Great Britain named after an agricultural fertiliser and ICI office blo ck in 1958, moving to the impressive Central Avenue the only Northern League side to play an entire season without Stadium with a 2,000 capacity Cantilever Stand (the longest in conceding a home goal. the country at the time) and a running track around the perimeter. Connected with ICI Billingham until 1994 when the ground was sold to new owners, the club shortened its name from Synthetic The stadium was opened on September 6th 1958 by Lord Derby. Ammonia, one of ICI’s main products. Synthonia’s second The first game was against Bishop Auckland ending 2-2. The same year the stadium was used for an England ‘B’ international distinction ca me in 1950-51 season when they played 13 home athletics meeting. league games, winning 12 and drawing one, with a goal tally of 44 for and none against. Long serving players hav e included Walter Stark 1945-59, Biffer Smith 1945-51, Tony Hetherington 1966-79, Eric Chamberlain Founded in 1923, the club contested the Teesside League until 1969-86, Andy Harbron 1977-97 and Peter Cook 1976-88. Bill the war. In 1945 they replaced the disbanded Billingham South, McQuarrie, signed after the 1st floodlit game from the RAF with whom they were unconnected in the Northern League, 1952-62, became a Scottish Amateur international in 1953-54. winning their first game 5-4 at Shildon. They have remained Arthur ‘Dusty’ Rhodes holds the club scoring record hitting eight members ever since, being releg ated to Division 2 at the end of in the 9-2 win at South Bank on Christmas Day 1945. Tony 1985-86 season but returning as Second Division Champions the Hethe rington leads the goal scorers with 51 in 1971-72 season following season. and is also the club’s highest scorer with 253 goals in 525 Synners – as they became known – won the Northern League appearances. Andy Harbron holds the record for appearances Championship in 1957, 1989, 1990 and 1996, the Northern with 623 plus 29 substitute appearances and scored 75 goals. League Cup in 1952, 1988 and 1990 and the North Riding Senior Long serving officials include Bob Raine who joined the club in Cup in 1967, 1972 and 1979. They have also reached the F.A Cup 1936 and was chairman for 26 years until his death in 1978 and first round seven times, losing 0-5 at Crewe in 1948-49, 0-3 at Peter Lax, a Billingham player in 1958 and subsequent chairman, Stockport the following year, 0-5 at Scunthorpe in 1951-52, secretary and treasurer. He has been a member of the Northern 1-6 at Carlisle in 1956-57, 2-5 at Boston in 1957-58, 2-4 at League Management Committee since 1988. home to Halifax Town in 1987-88 and 0-1 at Lincoln in 1989-90. The final league game of season 2003-04 at home to Penrith In 1949 they reached the Amateur Cup quarter final, an was Synners 2000th Northern League game since joining the achievement they equalled in the F.A Trophy League in 1945, the club joins the present Northern League clubs who have achieved this landmark :- Evenwood, Shildon, Tow in 1994. In 2007 they reached the F.AVase semi-final before Law, West Auckland and Willington. eventually losing 5-4 in penalty shoot out against AFC Totton. Honours : - Northern League Champions 1956-57, 1988-89, Another notable first in football occurred on 10th November 1989-90 and 1995-96. Northern League Cup winners 1951-52, 1952, when Billingham Synthonia took on an RAF team in the 1987-88 and 1989-90. North Riding Senior Cup winners 1966- first ‘Floodlit’ game in the North of England and the first 67, 1971-72 and 1978-79. Teesside League Champions 1936-37. Amateur team to play under lights. Before a crowd of 3,000 North Riding Amateur Cup winners 1938-39, 1956-57, 1962-63 Synthonia won 8-4. Synthonia had been using the lights for six and 1963-64. Durham Challenge Cup winners 1988-89, 1990-91, years to train under. 2008-09 and 2009-10. x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:29 Page 16

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BW18 LEAGUE TABLES STL Northern League Division One 2010-11 Pos Team P W D L F A WD L F AGD Pts 1 Spennymoor Town 16 4 1 1 23 7 9 1 0 27 5 38 41 2 Consett 18 10 1 0 31 10 3 1 3 14 13 22 41 3 Shildon 17 7 0 2 31 7 5 3 0 16 10 30 39 4 Newcastle Benfield 15 6 0 0 27 3 5 3 1 14 9 29 36 5 Whitley Bay 16 5 4 1 11 5 3 2 1 13 8 11 30 6 Dunston UTS 16 4 0 2 11 7 5 2 3 21 15 10 29 7 Bedlington Terriers 16 5 2 4 30 17 3 0 2 10 6 17 26 8 West Auckland Town 15 3 0 4 9 11 5 0 3 21 16 3 24 9 Norton & Stockton Ancients 16 3 1 3 10 8 4 2 3 13 12 3 24 10 *Penrith 17 1 4 3 17 17 6 0 3 19 12 7 22 11 South Shields 14 5 1 3 19 12 1 2 2 6 10 3 21 12 Tow Law Town 16 3 3 4 13 13 3 0 3 9 9 0 21 13 Ashington 14 3 0 3 12 10 3 1 4 15 17 0 19 14 West Allotment Celtic 16 3 1 3 13 10 2 2 5 9 13 -1 18 15 Sunderland RCA 17 3 2 4 16 16 2 1 5 6 15 -9 18 16 Billingham Town 17 3 1 4 10 18 2 2 5 12 21 -17 18 17 Jarrow Roofing 16 2 3 3 9 19 2 2 4 10 20 -20 17 18 Bishop Auckland 13 1 0 2 6 8 4 1 5 17 20 -5 16 19 Billingham Synthonia 17 2 4 5 13 17 0 2 4 7 18 -15 12 20 Stokesley 15 1 2 6 12 22 1 1 4 5 18 -23 9 21 Esh Winning 18 2 0 6 12 20 0 2 8 9 37 -36 8 22 Ryton 15 0 0 6 9 21 1 0 8 5 40 -47 3 *-3 points deducted Northern League stats as of Clean sheets (league only): 4 Billingham Synthonia, West Auckland, 28 October 2010 9 Whitley Bay, Spennymoor Whitley Bay 8 Newcastle Benfield 3 Dunston, South Shields Prize money: 6 Norton 2 Ashington, Bedlington, Bishop Auckland, FA Cup 5 Dunston, Shildon, Tow Law Newcastle Benfield, Norton, Shildon £9750 (£4,500 second qr, £3000, first 4 Billingham Town, Penrith 1 Consett, Penrith, Spennymoor qualifying round, £1500 preliminary 3 Ashington, Bedlington, Sunderland RCA, Four or more scored in a league game: round, £750 extra preliminary round) West Allotment, West Auckland 7 Spennymoor Ashington, Norton, Shildon, Whitley Bay 2 Billingham Synthonia, Bishop Auckland, 6 Bedlington £5250 (£3000, first qualifying round, Consett, Jarrow Roofing, Stokesley 5 Newcastle Benfield £1500 preliminary round, £750 extra 1 Esh Winning, South Shields 4 Consett, Shildon preliminary round) 0 Ryton 3 Dunston, West Auckland Dunston, Newcastle Benfield, West Auckland, Biggest home win: 2 Ashington, Bishop Auckland, Penrith, £2250 (£1500 preliminary round, £750 Shildon 10 Ryton 0 (27th October), 1 Esh Winning, South Shields, Stokesley, extra preliminary round ) Spennymoor Spennymoor 8 Ryton 1 (12th October), Esh Sunderland RCA, Tow Law £750, extra preliminary round: Billingham Winning 7 Ryton 0 (9th October), Newcastle Synthonia, Bishop Auckland, Jarrow Roofing, Four or more conceded in a league game: Benfield 7 Esh Winning 0 (6th October), Penrith, South Shields 6 Esh Winning, Ryton Sunderland RCA 7 Esh Winning 0 (25th 5 Billingh am Town, Stokesley Leading scorers: September) 4 Jarrow Roofing 21 Alex Benjamin (Bedlington) Biggest away win: 3 Ashington 19 John Campbell (Newcastle Benfield) Ashington 2 Spennymoor 6 (28th September), 2 Billingham Synthonia, Bishop Auckland, 13 Micky Rae (Spennymoor) Billingham Town 0 Spennymoor 5 (9th South Shields, Sunderland RCA 12 Sonny Andrews (Shildon) October), Sunderland RCA 0 Dunston 5 (18th 1 Consett, Newcastle Benfield, Norton, 10 Gavin Barton (7 for Consett, 3 for Bishop Auckland), Jamie Poole (Consett) September), Esh Winning 2 Consett 5 Penrith, Tow Law, West Auckland Stephen Richardson (Spennymoor) (31st August), Ryton 2 West Auckland 5 (7th Matches since last league win: 9 Gavin Cogdon (Spennymoor), Adam September), Ryton 3 Bishop Auckland 5 14 Ryton, 11 Stokesley Johnston (Whi tley Bay), Lewis Teasdale (11th September) Matches since last league defeat: (Consett), Stephen Young (Ashington) Failed to score: (League only) 10 Shildon, 8 Newcastle Benfield 8 Greg Halliday (Tow Law), Mattie Moffat 10 Esh Winning Courtesy of Ray Simpson and The Northern (West Auckland), Steve Preen (Dunston) 6 Billingham Town, Sunderland RCA, Tow Law Echo 7 Andy Bulford (Dunston), Steve Roberts 5 Jarrow Roofing, Ryton, Stokesley, West www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/ (Billingham Town) Allotment northernleague/ division1/ x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:29 Page 19

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BW22 FIXTURES Today’s STL Northern League Midweek Next weekend’s First Division Fixtures Fixtures Cup games Ashington v Stokesley Tuesday 9th November Saturday 13th November Billingham Town v Ryton Penrith v Ashington FA Vase 2nd Round Consett v Jarrow Roofing Sunderland RCA v Stokesley Billingham Synthonia v Stokesley Dunston UTS v Esh Winning West Auckland Town v Jarrow Roofing Bootle v Shildon Newcastle Benfield v Bishop Auckland Dunston UTS v AFC Emley Wednesday 10th November Norton & Stockton Ancients v West Leeds Carnegie v Marske Utd West Allotment Celtic v Newcastle Allotment Celtic New Mills v Ashington Benfield Penrith v Tow Law Town Norton & Stockton Ancients v Irlam South Shields v Shildon Thackley v Whitley Bay Spennymoor Town v Sunder land RCA West Auckland Town v Spennymoor West Auckland Town v Bedlington Terriers Town Whitley Bay v Billingham Synthonia WHITLEY BAY FC PLAYER PROFILE Today we profile Lee Kerr, who became only the sixth Which ground would Whitley player to score 100 goals for the club. He is you most like to play now closing in on Ian Chandler’s position as third top on? Old Trafford scorer in the club’s history. Who has been your Lee is the only player ever to score in the FA Cup, FA toughest opponent? Vase and FA Youth Cup in the same season and he Brian Rowe has also scored in both of Whitley’s Wembley Your favourite appearances, earning the man of the match award Football League against Glossop in 2009. team: The Toon Name: Lee Kerr Favo urite Children: One, Charley professional player: Played: 321 games, scored 151 goals Steve Gerrard Previous Clubs: None Favourite food before a game: Beans on toast Best game played for Whitley Bay: FA Vase Final at Favourite drink after a game: Lucozade Wembley May 2009 v Glossop North End Hobbies: Pool, snooker Favourite ground played on (excluding Hillheads How do you spend a Saturday afternoon when and Wembley): St James’ Park there is no football? With the missus HALF TIME QUIZ Our visitors today are not the only team with an unusual name. Can you complete the names of these non league football teams? Some should be familiar to Whitley fans!

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Over the 5 weeks the sessions will be There will be also additional awards for: focussing on: • Most improved player over the 4 days • Technique work • The player with the best attitude over the • Controlling the ball 4 days • Passing and receiving • Winner of the skills test • Finishing • Dribbling The course details: • Heading • Dates: See contact details below • Small sided games • Age group: 6-14-year olds (1 v 1’s, 2 v 2’s, 3 v 3’s) • Skill test Mini Soccer • Football festival • 6-8 year olds will run from 6pm - 7pm • Award ceremony • 9-10 year olds will run from 7pm - 8pm

At the end of the 5 weeks we will hold Junior Soccer a tournament, along with an award ceremony: • 11-12 year olds will run from 6pm-7pm • Every child will receive a medal and a • 13-14 year olds will run from 7pm-8pm certificate of attendance • Venue: Marden Bridge Astro Turf • The winning team of the tournament will win • Kit: Shin pads, trainers and a drink a prize • Cost: £20 for the 5 sessions

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my intention to remain as chairman in the short-term only until someone National News more suitable becomes available. The boss of Zamaretto League Premier Division club Windsor & Eton said “We have arranged a business lunch at the Aggborough Suite for Friday, he is 'considering' putting it into administration as he battles to save the 12th November 2010, with an aim to get the business leaders of cash-strapped club. Kidderminster and the surrounding areas involved in taking the club The clock has been ticking since chairman Peter Simpson confirmed on forward. We urge all business men and women in the area to attend. Wednesday last week that HM Revenue & Customs had issued the club “We have also arranged a free Fans Forum for Monday, 8th November at with a winding-up petition over an unpaid £50,000 tax bill. 7:30pm, also at the Aggborough Suite. We urge all supporters to attend Simpson revealed at a meeting that the Revenue would delay the petition and also get involved.” by twelve weeks if £10,000 was paid off by November 10th - but this week said the goalposts have been moved. Supporters have dug deep in their pockets and so far pledged £8,000, Local News while a further £5,000 has been given by former Windsor vice-chairman Blue Square Bet Premier club Gateshead have brought in Southport Kevin Stott, bringing the total to £13,000. midfielder Ashley Winn on loan until the end of the year and the Teesider Simpson said he had told the Revenue about the money but will not goes straight into the squad for Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Notts County. commit to handing it over until they confirm the petition date has been Winn, 24, will then sign a professional one-and-a half-year contract for postponed. Gateshead at the turn of the year for a £2,500 transfer fee. He said: "I've gone back to the Revenue telling them I've got the pledges Gateshead manager Ian Bogie has been an admirer of Winn for some and asking them to push back the petition. They are not playing ball at time and is delighted to finally have the Stockton-born player on board. the moment and saying they will defer it only if we can absolutely pay all "Ashley Winn is a player we have tracked for a couple of years and we the £50,000 owed, and would expect it within twelve weeks. tried to get him when we were in the Conference North but he got a full- "I said I cannot do that as it depends on how successful we are at selling time deal at Barrow," said Bogie. players and other things, and what we are saying is we are doing all we "He caught the eye whenever he played against us for Southport and is a can. I am considering administration." player with a lot of energy, a good box-to-box player who will be a useful If the club takes this route, it is likely to be docked ten points by the addition to the squad." Zamaretto League, which would see it lying one point above the Winn will train with his new team-mates this week and is delighted to relegation zone. finally get the opportunity to play for Gateshead. "It has been coming for Simpson said an insolvency specialist has been called. a while and I'm happy to be at Gateshead and playing professional "As we are having a reasonably successful season, we are confident that football again," said Winn. we will survive in that division. It seems to be for the best for the future "It is a different style of football at Gateshead but one that will suit me of the club," said Simpson. better.” And he praised the fans for their support in the crisis. "They are great and "Gateshead will get 110% from me every week - that is a given - and if I we think because of the levels of support and the feeling within the club get the chance to make my debut at Notts County I will take it with both we will survive," added Simpson. "We are fighting on and I am reasonably hands." hopeful we will get a positive outcome." Winn spent two years at Stalybridge Celtic before he joined Southport after a brief stay at Barrow for a £2,500 fee, and helped the David Reynolds, who took over as chairman of Blue Square Bet Premier Sandgrounders to promotion from the Conference North last season. club Kidderminster Harriers, has issued a statement regarding the true picture of the finances at Aggborough. Gateshead midfielder Phil Turnbull, meanwhile, will miss Saturday’s clash at Notts County due to a one-match man. “After my appointment last week as chairman, I have implemented an urgent review of all of the income and expenditure at Kidderminster "It's a big day for both myself and the club so I'm devastated to miss it," Harriers Football Club. said Turnbull "especially as I've played every minute of every game this season." “Although this is not yet completed it is immediately apparent that the club is in a dire financial position. Evo-Stik League First Division North club Durham City strengthened their “In the interest of all of the supporters, shareholders and stakeholders of youthful squad with the addition of three new players last week. the club, the Board are committed to being clear and transparent in David Dowson joins Durham from Blue Square Bet Premier side York moving forward. We are seeking community support in resolving the City. He started his career with Sunderland, but never made a first-team issues so that we can return to having a vibrant, financially secure appearance. He made his League debut while on loan at Chesterfield in Football Club at the heart of our town. February 2008 against Brentford, also scoring a goal. His loan, initially for “The initial findings of the review indicate that the Football Club currently one month, was later extended to the rest of the season. After his debut, has outstanding debts of over £250,000 - 50% of which is due for he went a spree of several games without scoring a goal until he netted payment within the next few days. Furthermore at the current levels of two goals in a 4–1 victory over Shrewsbury Town in April. Dowson spent income and expenditure we anticipate a trading loss at the end of May most of last season on loan at Darlington, scoring one goal in a dozen 2011 of between £350,000 and £400,000. Clearly this cannot continue. appearances. He signed for Gateshead in July 2010 on non-contract “The board are working hard to identify areas to improve efficiency and terms, but was released just a month later. He had a trial with to reduce costs but without a large cash injection, the long-term future Gateshead’s league rivals York in September 2010 and eventually signed of the club is not viable. for the club on a short-term deal and made his debut later that day as an “We have read the recent press speculation regarding a high-profile 85th minute substitute in a 3–1 victory at Tamworth. Having made five investor willing to invest up to £500,000 in the Football Club, and would appearances for the Minstermen he was released by new manager Gary be thrilled to hear from them or anyone else interested in investing. It is Mills last week. He scored on his debut in a 3-1 win against Leigh Genesis x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:30 Page 27

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last Saturday. headquarters. Centre back Max Stoker, 20, has returned to City after a short spell in the The moment that many thought would never come over the last fifteen STL Northern League with Seaham Red Star, while also joining the club is years since the scheme was first considered, finally materialised last German-born forward Sebastian Foerg, who played for St Mehring in his Sunday, when Sir John Hall opened the new £1.4 million, 2,000 capacity home country. Foerg also marked his debut with the third goal against ground at Tindale Crescent, eight years after the club left its spiritual Genesis last Saturday. home at Kingsway. Interest in the ground is certainly high in the town, and Jackson is hoping Blue Square Bet Premier club Darlington want to keep Marc Bridge- that the club can capitalise on the surge of interest after staging around Wilkinson for the season, but Carlisle boss Greg Abbott insists he will not 200 “home” games in their nomadic years at Shildon, Spennymoor and be rushed into a decision on the midfielder’s future. West Auckland. Ironically, Jackson became chairman soon after leaving Bridge-Wilkinson, who is on a month’s loan with the Quakers, scored his Kingsway, so since taking on the role, he has yet to see a true home second goal in successive games as Mark Cooper’s side claimed a 2-0 win game. at AFC Wimbledon last Saturday. “For three or four years we’ve been averaging about 110 fans every game, The experienced schemer has another two weeks left of his initial spell and last season, that was up to about 140,” he said. and is quickly becoming a favourite with Darlo fans. “Because of the interest we’re experiencing in the new ground, we’d like Cooper said: “Hopefully we can keep him longer. I think he’s enjoying it to think that we can double our attendances in the next few weeks, and because he’s playing and appreciates the welcome he’s had from the after that, it’s a matter of holding on to them. It is going to be the rebirth players and the staff. of the club.” “He’s been out injured at Carlisle so he’s come to us to get fit - but But he has warned that the club won’t be pushing the boat out too far hopefully Carlisle will win loads of games so he can’t get back in their financially. “We’ll only spend what we can afford. We have a magnificent team so stays with us for the rest of the season!” one-off opportunity now to develop the club and the team over a period Abbott, however, said he will not make a decision until Bridge-Wilkinson’s of time, but it will be no quick fix. We want continuity of purpose, it’s not initial month is up. going to be spend, spend, spend. It’s not going to be 20th century values, we’ve moved on from there. It’s up to the club, supporters and the An anonymous benefactor offered to pay off a £10,000 debt which could community now to push the club up the ladder, but obviously it’s going force STL Northern League club Billingham Town out of business. But to take time. “We have the freedom of our own place, instead of having officials from Billingham were forced to turn down the offer, as the club to groundshare with other clubs as we’ve been doing for the last eight would be left with more than £20,000 in legal fees. years.” The club is in a legal battle with Hartlepool United and faced a winding- up court hearing over the alleged £10,443.97 debt. The Football League club uses Billingham’s ground for some reserve The things they say games and issued the writ saying it was owed money for maintenance and repairs it carried out. But Billingham say the agreement was made by "I am one of the top players in the world. I'm close to being as a former regime and maintains there is no money to pay. Fans from rival complete as I can be" – Nani shows what a perfect replacement non-League clubs, including Guisborough Town, Whitby Town and for Cristiano Ronaldo he is becoming. Whitley Bay, turned up to show their support at the hearing. "We have recently read stories about our intentions for the The two clubs are set to get around the table next week in a bid to resolve forthcoming January transfer window and have a sense of humour the financial wrangling without having to rely on the judicial system. about this type of inevitable speculation" - given that John W Richard Bloomfield, who was representing Billingham Town at Middlesbrough County Court, said: “We have always wanted to resolve Henry acquired a Liverpool squad including Paul Konchesky and this by negotiation. We are more than happy to negotiate and look Christian Poulsen, it's a given that he finds things funny. forward to staying where we are, staying in our home and playing in the "We're ready. Why not?" - the most recent report of a Spurs Northern League.” victory at Old Trafford may have appeared on the Bayeux Adjourning the hearing until December 23rd, District Judge Stephen Tapestry, but Luka Modric remained confident his side could get Traynor hoped the two clubs could reach an amicable agreement without a result this weekend. Mark Clattenburg helped with the “why having to rely on his judgement. He said: “I would encourage the parties not?” to have negotiations because it is in the best interests to do so and resolve the matter amicably.” "Good luck if they want to make an issue of what I said; then, I'll Speaking outside the court, Billingham Town committee member Peter make some issues, too. If people are going to make big issues about Martin said: “On Monday, Tom Donnelly - the club’s life president - was you telling it how is, tell it how it wasn't and we won't have any contacted by Russ Green, former chief executive of Hartlepool United FC, problems. Just say I didn't see it. who informed him an anonymous business from Hartlepool was prepared "If I can't come on TV and answer a question in a truthful manner to pay the sum of approximately £10,500 demanded by the football club. when I'm asked, then we shouldn't be dragged out to TV two “Tom immediately rejected the offer. Including legal costs it would now minutes after a game. When I'm asked a question I give a truthful cost approximately £30,000 to resolve the disputed claim made by Hartlepool United.” answer – he made a right mess of it and I stand by that 100%." – A meeting was due to take place on Wednesday in a last-ditch bid to Harry Redknapp resolve the issue. "I am sure the fans have been upset over the last few days with everything they have heard in the media." 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Coach Travel to Thackley THRO’ THE YEARS WITH THE BAY Tommy Moody still has some seats available on the by Lynn Bone supporters coach to Thackley next Saturday. 1 year ago The coach leaves Hillheads at 11.30am, returning at 3-11-09 Northern League Cup 2nd Round 5.00pm. Cost £14. See Tommy today in the canteen Whitley Bay 4 Newcastle Benfield 3 or phone him on 07983135627 An exciting cup tie with the Bay just edging it Directions to Thackley for those thanks to goals from Kerr, Chow, Johnson and travelling by car Fawcett Leave A1(M) at Junction 47 (A59) and turn right off 5 years ago the slip road along A59 towards Harrogate. 5-11-05 Northern League Turn left along A658 and continue along this road past Leeds/Bradford airport. Continue across A65 Whitley Bay 1 Horden CW 1 then turn right at Greengates along A657 towards An own goal gave Whitley a share of the points Shipley. After about one mile, turn right at Thackley corner along Thackley Road. After about 200 yards, 10 years ago bear right along Ainsbury Avenue. 4-11-00 Northern League The ground is a further 200 yards on the right. Guisborough Town 2 Whitley Bay 1 TOP MANAGER? Carr was the Bay's scorer in this defeat How do you judge who has been Whitley Bay's 20 years ago most successful manager? 4-11-90 HFS Loans 1st Division By the number of trophies won or by the Newtown 2 Whitley Bay 3 class of trophies won? Goals from Chandler (2) and Olabode gave Bobby Owen was Bay boss for 11 years (1963-74) and under his management Whitley won 11 trophies; Whitley the 3 points 2 League titles, 2 League cups and 7 Northumberland Senior Cups. 30 years ago Ian Chandler has been manager since 2004 and 8-11-80 Northern League during his time in charge Whitley have won Whitley Bay 1 Bishop Auckland 6 6 trophies; 2 FA Vases, 1 League title, 2 The score line says it all! Robinson was the Bay's Northumberland Senior Cups and the Cleator Cup. scorer So there's little doubt that Ian and Bobby are the Bay's two most successful managers but who is top 40 years ago dog? I'll leave it up to you to argue about that !! 4-11-70 Northern League Cup 2nd Round REUNION NIGHT Whitley Bay 2 Billingham Synthonia 0 Whitley Bay's annual Reunion night is being held in Wright and Rollo were the Bay’s scorers in this The Seahorse next Friday November 12th, starting at 7.30pm. Admission is free and includes a buffet. keenly fought cup tie Supporters are more than welcome to come along. 50 years ago Answers 12-11-60 Northern League 1. St Michael’s 2. Collieries 3. Dynamo 4. Victoria Tow Law Town 1 Whitley Bay 2 5. Dominoes 6. North End 7. Hamlet 8. Cables A fine display by the Bay; Bell and Johnson were 9. Olympic 10. Angels Whitley's marksmen x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:30 Page 29

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Terry Burke 3 1 4 0 0 404 0 Tom Kindley 4 1 1 5 1 0 48 0 Steve Gibson 11 3 1 3 12 6 0 18 0 David Coulson 0 0 0 209 32 Brian Smith 8 4 3 2 1 11 6 1 115 12 Callum Anderson 3 1 3 1 0 57 0 Brian Rowe 12 4 5 17 4 0 131 7 Gareth Williams 13 6 19 0 0 43 2 David Pounder 15 1 1 6 21 1 1 22 1 Craig McFarlane 8 2 1 6 1 14 2 2 107 12 Damon Robson 15 1 1 6 21 1 1 223 4 Paul Robinson 11 2 2 4 2 1 15 4 3 175 46 Gary Ormston 13 2 1 4 2 3 17 4 4 21 4 Phil Bel 1 5 2 1 7 0 149 52 Paul Chow 11 5 4 4 2 4 15 7 8 180 106 Adam Johnston 13 3 9 5 2 18 3 11 148 76 Lee Kerr 10 3 2 2 12 3 2 321 151 Darren Timmons 1 1 1 2 1 0 98 6 Chris Fawcett 4 6 2 3 6 9 0 95 8 Joe Cornforth 5 4 9 0 0 9 0 Kyle Hayes 8 4 12 0 0 12 0 Matthew Crook 1 1 0 0 2 0 Glen Taylor 6 1 3 6 1 3 7 3 Chris Bainbridge 2 1 0 3 0 3 0 Tomi Ameobi 1 0 1 0 1 0 Chris Compson 1 0 1 0 7 0 Own Goals 1 1 Italics = player no longer at club x93709_WBFC_p1_vw_x93709_WBFC_p1_vw 04/11/2010 16:30 Page 30

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