Today we honour the passing of Terry Hayes, our all-time record goal-scorer and appearance record holder—pictured here presenting an award to Jason Caswell £1

2017/18 Spartan Premier Division Champions Southern League Division One Central

Saturday 18th August 2018 Kick-Off 3pm

Southern League Division One Central1 Programme of Welwyn Garden City FC

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Inside today’s programme Welwyn Garden City Two pages of “Southern League News” Pages 11/12 Football Club Visitors Didcot Town “A club history” Pages 13/14 Management The return of “The Mystery Supporter” Page 16 First team Special guest contributor: Tony Incenzo Page 19 Adam Fisher Focus on Welwyn Garden City Youth Page 22 (Manager) Are you “The Face in the Crowd” Page 24 Jason Coughlan Pre-Season Friendly Match reports Pages 15/28/30 (Assistant) A Respect Notice Steve Rolfe Enjoy the Game (Assistant) Support your team Paul Hook Respect this club (Physio) Welwyn Garden City FC politely reminds supporters that the club will not tolerate foul or abusive language Dave Samal at any of our games (Goalkeeping Coach) For the good name of our club please be respectful Chris Benton Thank you (Football Liaison) Up next at the Danny Payne (Club Captain) B.P.Mitchell Stadium Monday 27th August 2018 Head Groundsman v Tony Attfield Kit Manager Barton Rovers Jim Johnson Evo-Stik Southern League Front cover picture courtesy of Mark Long sport-images.co.uk

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Welcome back to Herns Lane & the newly wade United and together with father Paul and sister Grace named B.P Mitchell Stadium have been popular people at the club. To those players and officials departing, we can only with you the best of luck in the future and to thank you for you for your efforts with Today we welcome Didcot Town FC for this our first our club on winning the Spartan South Midlands Premier ever Southern League fixture and we welcome the Division title last season. players, Officials and supporters of Didcot Town in- viting them to join us for hospitality after the game. This brings us nicely on to welcoming the new players to Our welcome extends to our visiting match officials the club. Introducing Dan Green from Biggleswade FC, Jeff Aldous who will be assisted by Tom Ratheram & Dan gave great performances against the Citizens last sea- John Wynne. son which caught the eye of officials and players alike. Two wide midfield men join us too. Brett O’Connor spent Please see page 9 for a tribute to our former player Terry Hayes last season with Hertford Town but has also served Colney and for whom there will be a minutes applause at the start of today’s match. We thank you for your participation Heath and St Margaretsbury FC. Midfielder Lee Close joins us having had spells with Borehamwood, Barton We welcome back to the club Jason Coughlan who will as- Rovers, Colney, Northwood and more recently sist Adam Fisher as will Steve Rolfe. Jason is a former AFC Dunstable. Defender Adam Hunt, joins us from Big- Player, Captain and Assistant manager for the Citizens, Ja- gleswade FC and is a former MK Dons academy player. son is a well liked and respected figure to have around Defender Josh Holmes is another player to have joined us Herns Lane. At the back end of last season the hugely popu- from Biggleswade FC who appears to be able to play all lar Chris Benton re-joined the club as Football Liaison Of- along the back line. Striker or left winger Tony Williams ficer from Kings Langley FC. We also welcome Paul Hook played for Arlesey Town last season but, started his career who is a Physio and also a UEFA B Licenced coach, Paul with Edgware Town. We have signed Jason Lovell on a experiences will prove beneficial to our club and he joins us months loan from Biggleswade Town, a player who needs from Harlow Town . We also welcome Goalkeeping coach no introduction to the Herns Lane fans, for we all know Dave Samal who joins us from Biggleswade FC. With the what a quality defender Jay is either at Left back or Centre disbanding of the U25 development squad Manager Russell Back, Jason’s experience at Step 4 with Hertford Town Giblin retires to a life in the country with his wife Zoe, will be an invaluable asset to us. We would like to wel- Assistant manager Joe Croft who was also a fantastic goal- come all of our new officials and players to Herns Lane keeper and servant to the club, starring for us since he was and we hope they enjoy a long and successful career with 16, having joined on loan from Cheshunt FC has taken up a us. similar Reserve team managers position with Cockfosters FC. Front cover photo:

On the playing from we say farewell to former captain and City’s all time record goal-scorer Terry Hayes hands centre-back John McGrandles. An imposing defender John over a trophy to Jason Caswell who surpassed his played a total of 99 games scoring 13 goals. Another huge- record of most goals scored in a season. ly popular player who had different spells with us Paul Marks, leaves us to re-join Edgware Town. Paul featured in Please get behind the lads - your support 44 games scoring 5 goals from midfield (Who can forget his brace away at Berkhamsted FC?) Goalkeeper Charlie May and vocal encouragement are vital! who won many fans here for his performance’s between the sticks joins near neighbours Colney Heath. Also departing COME ON YOU CITIZENS is another goalkeeper Ollie Leslie who has joined Biggles-

4 Final South Midlands League Premier Division Table 2017/18

Played Won Drew Lost For Against Goal diff Points

THE CITIZENS 40 32 4 4 100 33 67 100(C) Berkhamsted FC 40 26 10 4 113 54 59 88(P) Harpenden Town 40 27 5 8 97 55 42 86 Leighton Town 40 24 9 7 88 52 36 81 Biggleswade FC 40 22 7 11 96 61 35 73 Hadley FC 40 19 9 12 76 67 9 66 Leverstock Green 40 17 8 15 84 83 1 59 Biggleswade Utd 40 16 9 15 69 57 12 57 Wembley 40 15 8 17 76 68 8 53 Edgware Town 40 14 9 17 63 67 -4 51 Colney Heath 40 14 8 18 54 69 -15 50 Hoddesdon Town 40 14 6 20 64 72 -8 48 London Colney 40 14 6 20 55 72 -17 48 Holmer Green 40 11 13 16 53 75 -22 46 London Tigers 40 14 4 22 53 75 -22 46 St Margaretsbury 40 12 7 21 54 84 -30 43 Tring Athletic 40 11 9 20 59 71 -12 42 Crawley Green 40 10 6 24 59 90 -31 36 Oxhey Jets 40 8 11 21 56 89 -33 35 Cockfoster 40 9 8 23 52 85 -33 35 Stotfold 40 9 8 23 51 93 -42 35

241 paying spectators graced Herns Lane for our Buildbase FA Vase 2nd Round tie against Newport Pagnell 5

6 WELWYN GARDEN CITY - EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION ONE CENTRAL 2018/19 Sat 14th July (A) Wingate/Finchley (F) L 0-4 Tues 17th July (A) Crawley Green (F) L 3-5 Rolfe, Williams, Ferrigno Sat 21st July (A) London Colney (F) W 2-0 Bronti, Ironton Weds 25th July (A) Oxhey Jets (F) L 0-2 Sat 28th July (N) Hertford Town (F) W 1-0 Joy Tues 31st Aug (H) Biggleswade (F) L 2-3 Clements, Bond Sat 4th Aug (H) Knebworth (F) W 8-0 Bond(3) Rolfe, Hunt, Ironton, Williams, Bronti Fri 17th Aug (A) AFC Dunstable (F) W 4-0 Williams(2), Clements, Lovell Sat 18th Aug (H) Didcot Town Tues 21st Aug (A) Peterborough Sports Sat 25th Aug (A) Brantham Ath - FA Cup Preliminary Rnd Mon 27th Aug (H) Barton Rovers Sat 1st Sept (A) Bedford Town Weds 5th Sept (To be arranged) Sat 8th Sept FA Cup 1st Qualifying Rnd Tues 18th Sept (H) Leverstock Green (Herts Charity Shield) Sat 15th Sept (A) Bromsgrove Sporting Sat 22nd Sept (H) Cambridge City or FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Rnd Sat 29th Sept (H) Berkhamsted Town Weds 3rd Oct (To be arranged) Sat 6th Oct (A) Aylesbury United or FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Rnd Sat 13th Oct (A) Chipstead - Buildbase FA Trophy Preliminary Rnd Tues 16th Oct (H) Bishops Stortford (Herts Senior Cup) Sat 20th Oct (H) Kidlington Ath or FA Cup 4th Qualifying Rnd Sat 27th Oct (To be advised) Sat 3rd Nov (A) AFC Dunstable Wed 7th Nov (To be arranged) Sat 1st Nov (A) Yaxley Sat 17th Nov (H) Coalville Town Sat 24th Nov (H) North Leigh Sat 1st Dec (A) Kempston Rovers Weds 5th Dec (To be arranged) Sat 8th Dec (H) Sutton Coldfield Town Sat 15th Dec (A) Thame United Sat 22nd Dec (H) Corby Town Weds 26th Dec (A) Barton Rovers Sat 29th Dec (A) Didcot Town

Should you wish to sponsor a players kit please see Karen Fisher or phone her on 07963 880184

7 WELWYN GARDEN CITY - EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION ONE CENTRAL 2018/19 Tues 1st Jan (H) Dunstable Town Sat 5th Jan (A) Aylesbury Weds 9th Jan (To be arranged) Sat 12th Jan (H) Peterborough Sports Sat 19th Jan (H) Aylesbury United Sat 26th Jan (A) Berkhamsted Sat 2nd Feb (H) AFC Dunstable Sat 9th Feb (A) Kidlington Sat 16th Feb (H) Thame United Sat 23rd Feb (A) Sutton Coldfield Town Sat 2nd March (H) Yaxley Sat 9th March (A) Coleshill Town Sat 16th March (H) Bromsgrove Sporting Sat 23rd March (A) Cambridge City Sat 30th March (H) Kempston Rovers Sat 6th April (A) North Leigh Sat 13th April (A) Corby Town Sat 20th April (H) Bedford Town Mon 22nd April (A) Dunstable Town Sat 27th April (H) Aylesbury

8 Welwyn Garden City 1st team Appearances & goals

2018/19 Appearances - Goals Career Appearances - Goals Dan Bond 28 (3) 19 Yasin Boodhoo 156 (7) 24 Josh Bronti 139 (17) 56 Jon Clements 51 (6) 39 Lee Close David Corran 50 (1) Nick Elliott 15 (2) 5 Daniel Green Josh Holmes Adam Hunt George Ironton 34 (10) 10 Charlie Joy 23 (20) 12 Jay Lovell 85 (3) 6 Ashley Kersey 119 (18) 66 Brett O’Connor Danny Payne 126 (4) 6 Jay Rolfe 54 (3) 3 Jonny Sexton 39 (1) 1 Ben Spaul 53 5 Tony Williams

It is with great regret we announce the sad news that our former star player and ace striker Terry Hayes has passed away at the age of 60. Terry is our all-time top goalscorer and appearance record holder. Many of you will know of and played with and against Terry over the years, Terry was a prolific marksman and amassed 214 goals in 401 appearances for the Citizens. Our thoughts and condo- lences go out to all of Terry’s family and friends from all of us at Herns Lane.

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9 Photo courtesy of @MarkLongPhoto

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Aylesbury FC confirm the majority Leighton, taking them from potential been Slimbridge’s top scorer last season of the Club's new First Team Backroom relegation candidates to promotion with 16 goals, despite missing a chunk staff, some more names will be added in chasers last season and FA Vase Quar- of the campaign with an injury. Joining the next few weeks. Assistant Manager / ter Finalists, where they narrowly lost them are George Seacole, Shayne An- GK Coach- Matt Moran. Former Leigh- out to 1874 Northwich. Scott has Pre- son and Nathan Summers. Seacole has ton Town and Winslow Utd goalkeeper vious management experience at scored plenty of goals at Evesham`s coach. Matt will now be stepping up to Ardley Utd and Winslow United and level, including 35 for North Leigh dur- the role of assistant manager and will coaching experience at various non ing the 2016/17 campaign and 15 in an focus some time on match analysis and league clubs and professional acade- injury-hit season last term. He was pre- data as well as working with the goal- mies. He is a UEFA B Licensed out- viously with Uhlsport Hellenic keepers. Matt has worked with Scott at field coach and FA level 2 goalkeep- Leaguers Carterton. Anson, 28, is a de- all his clubs. Qualified goalkeeper ing coach. Scott will be bringing with fender who can be utilised anywhere coach who has spent a number of years him an experienced management across the backline. He spent two sea- working alongside ex Watford keeper, team, names and details to be an- sons as player/assistant-manager at Tuf- Richard Lee, at the GK Icon academy. nounced in the coming days. Pre sea- fley Rovers in the Hellenic League Coach - Lea Coulter, Former player at son planning is well underway and where he racked up 69 appearances. Leighton Town and Aylesbury Utd. Lea more details will be confirmed shortly. Prior to that, he played 96 times in four has given up playing due to changing We wish Scott all the best and look seasons for Cirencester Town with 37 work commitments and is currently forward to a long and prosperous rela- outings in the 2013/14 campaign that looking at undertaking his coaching tionship. saw the Centurions win promotion from badges. Great experience at the level Evesham’s current level. Centre-half and well connected with players. Lea Corby Town have signed Gary Mul- Summers returns to senior non-League will work particularly with the forward ligan from Southern League Central football after a year out during which he line and small groups of players. Coach neighbours Kettering Town. Mulligan represented Hartpury College. The ex- - Paul Bonham, Returning to the club, made over 100 League appearances Plymouth Argyle youngster played sev- most recently employed by Oxford for the likes of Gillingham and North- en times for Westfields during 2016/17 United as academy coach and studying ampton Town while he also had a loan having featured in 33 matches during his UEFA B license. Paul was Manager stint with the sadly now defunct Hereford’s Midland League title suc- of the U18s, Development Side and part Rushden & Diamonds as he came cess and run to the Buildbase FA Vase of the FC First Team set up in previous through the ranks at Wolverhampton Final at Wembley. seasons and also has experience at Wanderers. The centre back links up Buckingham Athletic. Kit Man / Photog- with former Brackley Town team- Cambridge City bring in sought after rapher - Philip Duffy Phil worked with mate Elliot Sandy, who made the midfielder.Lewis Whitehead. The mid- Scott and his team at Leighton Town. move to Steel Park earlier this sum- fielder has agreed on terms with the Phil is an integral part of match day mer. Lilywhites after leaving Newmarket preparation and responsible for ensuring Town. Previously with Ely City and Evesham United had already re- all kit and equipment is ready prior to Great Shelford, Whitehead found the vealed the arrivals of goalkeeper Har- player and staff arrival on match day net 34 times for the Jockeys during the vey Rivers, midfielder Joe Tumelty and training nights. Phil will also take 2016/17 season and last year scored 10 and striker Marley Thomas, and now over as club photographer and work goals in 25 appearances. Robbie Night- three more players have put pen-to- closely with the media team to enhance ingale, manager of Cambridge City, told paper for the Robins. Rivers, 22, has the match day experience at Hayward their official website: "I am really signed a one-year contract at the Jubi- Way. The club are actively recruiting pleased to bring Lewis to the club. I lee Stadium having been most recently both a physio/sports therapist to work believe he will be an exciting player for at Y ate Town. Tumelty was close to with our management team and a media us and has the talent to really succeed at joining Evesham during last season, student. The Club is pleased to an- this level". but he ended up seeing out the cam- nounce that Scott Reynolds has been paign at Larkhall Athletic, but the 23- appointed as First Team Manager. Scott year-old former Hereford United man joins after parting company with Leigh- has now completed his move to the ton Town at the start of this month. He Robins. Thomas joins United having Continued on page 12 had spent eighteen months in charge at

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Bromsgrove Sporting have made four Rugby Town. Cray is an experienced 25- contributions throughout the season. Tony more new signings for their upcoming year-old defender, who is comfortable McCool praised the professionalism that season. Nathan Hayward joins Jack anywhere across the back line. A natural both players had shown during their stay at Cresswell, Tom Rankin and Charlie leader and former skipper of Banbury the Club and paid tribute to both players’ determination not to allow their release Dowd as Bromsgrove unveil 4 new United and, more recently Ardley United, he started his career with Northampton from MK Dons to dampen their enthusiasm signings. Hayward is a central midfield- Town and also played for Wellingborough or love of the game. “All we have to do is er who began his career as a trainee at Town in the United Counties League. Jen- trust them, play them, give them the plat- Birmingham City. He earned himself a kins is a centre-back who returns for a form, and tell them they have no shackles… place in the Kidderminster Harriers first third spell with the “Moles”, re-joining go and express yourselves…..People watch- -team during the 2008/09 season, mak- from Winslow United. A no-nonsense ing will have to remind themselves how ing 14 appearances. Hayward signed for defender but also very comfortable in pos- young he (Peter) is…. Andrew makes beat- Worcester ahead of the 2017/18 season session, he is a local lad whose other pre- ing players look so easy and has shown so and made 34 appearances, scoring one vious clubs include Aston Clinton, Leigh- much character to have taken himself out of goal. Cresswell is another midfielder ton Town and Thame Rangers. Hall be- his comfort zone….fate can be strange at time and sometimes fate has a crucial role to who joined Alvechurch in November gins his second spell with the club, mak- ing the switch from Leighton Town. A play in what you deem as success in your 2013 but has played for Walsall. Bir- quick and physical left-back and a real goals and aspirations”. “These lads didn’t mingham-born Rankin is a midfielder character on and off the pitch, he has also talk they played a Club that gave them that who had experience with Vanarama worn the colours of Arlesey Town and chance where they were able to learn the National League North outfit Leaming- Thame United. Tappin is a skilful central game tactically as well. Let’s hope that was ton whilst at Loughborough University. midfielder who reads the game well and fate, and they take that experience and kick Rankin then went to the USA and does the simple thing on a consistent ba- on and on each time they climb back up the played for Carson-Newman Eagles sis. Has played in the Southern League ladder. It could be argued it was right for whilst studying for a Business Admin- Premier with Banbury United, but also them. The right pathway for their success. istration Masters. Dowd is a young had a very successful 2017/18 season with Good luck Peter & Andrew and thanks for your work and integrity at Dunstable Town striker who Burton Albion snapped up Reynolds at Leighton. He has also turned out for Ardley and Stony Stratford Town. FC” from Sutton Coldfield as a 15-year-old This will be Ryan Ware’s first full season and after progressing in their youth is the UK for a number of years. Former Sutton Coldfield Town have added Dan ranks to become a regular in their U18s Cleveland Royals Scholar and Cambridge Lomas, Matt Hearsey and Lewis Gwilliams side, was sent out on loan to Romulus. City player, he can play in a number of to their squad. Lomas is a left-sided player attacking positions. King is a forward who who has joined from Total Motion Midland Kempston Rovers have re-signed forward spent last season with Winslow and scored League side Sporting Khalsa. Lomas was Shane Bush, who returns for his third spell 38 goals in 37 games. Former Rushden & previously with Brocton. Hearsey is a mid- at The MK42 after having been playing for Diamonds and Liverpool professional, he fielder returning to football after a breaka- Chesham United. Shane Bush becomes The is a class act whose non-League career way through injury and lists Rushall Olym- Walnuts’ sixth signing of the window and include Southern League experience at pic and JD Welsh Premier side Newtown after having spoken to the clubs official AFC Rushden & Diamonds, Daventry amongst his former clubs. Goalkeeper twitter, their joint-manager, Jimmy Stoyles, Town, Woodford United and Kettering Gwilliams needs no introduction to Royals said “Shane is a player we know well, who Town. His other former clubs include Bar- supporters as he was part of the promotion- has the quality, character and desire to drive ton Rovers, Buckingham Athletic, Rugby winning squad a few years back. Originally the squad on”. Town and Bedford Town. on the books at Birmingham City, Gwilliams has also turned out for Al- Aylesbury FC, announced as well as a vechurch, Boldmere St Michaels, Highgate number of returning players there are also United, Rugby Town and Worcester City. some experienced new signings. Nick Ben- Manager Neil Tooth told the club`s website: nion, Luke Cray, Jordan Jenkins, Matt Hall, “We are very happy to get these lads on Carl Tappin, Ryan Ware and Aaron King board and they all bring various qualities to have joined. Bennion is an experienced Dunstable Town FC Andew Osei-Bonsu the group. I’m hoping to get another 3 done goalkeeper who was with Spartan South and Peter Kioso have secured professional very soon and the squad is now taking Midlands League sides Buckingham Athletic contracts with Larne FC and Hartlepool shape”. and Southall last season. Tall, commanding, United respectively. Both Andrew & Peter his other former clubs include Ardley Unit- News snippet: Didcot Town have a joined Dunstable Town in the Autumn of ed, Thame United, St Ives Town, King`s national Non-league ranking of 172nd last year following their release by Milton Lynn, Kettering Town, Aylesbury United, and Welwyn Garden City ranked 217th. Keynes Academy, Both made significant Corby Town, Marlow, Winslow United and

12 It took Diddy ten years, in 1987, to railway-line that cuts the town in back of the club retaining the League make a return to the Hellenic Premier two, but only a few hundred yards as Challenge Cup with a 5-1 win Division after finishing in third place the crow flies from the old home. against Carterton. Didcot came ago- behind champions Bishops Cleeve and nizingly close to claiming the treble With good foresight the committee runners-up Cheltenham Town Re- but failed to win the League by a at the time decided to spend the ma- serves. The club benefited from Hel- point despite amassing 97 points and jority of the money raised from sell- lenic League rules which prevented winning 31 of their 42 matches. The ing the Station Road site (land which Cheltenham Reserves from participat- club also ended with their best ever is now underneath Sainsbury's car- ing in the Premier Division and Didcot defensive record, just 21 League park) on the club infrastructure in- took the second and last promotion goals conceded including a remarka- cluding a magnificent main pitch. spot. The season was rounded off with ble 19 clean sheets at the Loop Alongside a second full size pitch, success in the Division One Challenge Meadow. the new facility boasted a large func- Cup, where Cheltenham Town Re- tion room, executive suite, a sup- After a wait of 53 years the team fi- serves, again the victims, were defeat- porter’s bar (called Doddy's, in nally brought the Hellenic League ed 2-0 in the final. memory of the late manager) and trophy back to Didcot in 2006 and The club remained in the Premier Di- state-of-the-art physio room. with it the club ensured a move up vision for the next six campaigns, and into the Southern League for the first The first competitive match at the managed a notable honour in 1992 time. The Berks & Bucks Senior Loop Meadow was a 2-0 reverse when they lifted the Premier Division Trophy and the Hellenic League against fellow Oxfordshire outfit Cup (Banbury United defeated 3-0 in Challenge Cup were also claimed, Banbury Utd in front of 220 specta- the final). Despite this success the fol- the latter to make Didcot the first tors. In forthcoming seasons crowds lowing season resulted in disappoint- club to win the competition three in excess of 200 were to become the ment with relegation to Division One. times in a row. The League triumph norm as the club attracted a large broke all records with Town becom- However, within three years the club and dedicated following both home ing the first club to reach more than was re-instated to the Premier League. and away. 100 points in a season in the Hellenic Under the guidance of popular manag- The move to the new ground also League and the average points per er Robert Dodd the club had a highly had a significant impact on the game (2.63) gave Didcot the best successful season in 1997 lifting the club’s playing fortunes. In fact, the record of any club at level 5 or above League Cup, the pre-season Clanfield club established itself as one of the in British football that year. Cup and the midweek Hungerford most consistent performers in the The Loop Meadow Stadium is re- Cup. But tragedy wasn’t too far away Hellenic Premier Division over the garded as having one of the finest and the club was heartbroken when next 7 years, never finishing outside playing surfaces in the area. As a Dodd, aged just 44, passed away in the top seven. And along the way result the club has been able to regu- June 1998. silverware was lifted in the form of larly stage pre-season friendlies the Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy One of the most significant events in against Reading and Oxford United, (2001 and 2003), the League’s Sup- the club’s 100 years was the move to and also host both Reading and Ox- plementary Cup (2003) and the the impressive new Loop Meadow ford Reserve matches. The largest Challenge Cup (2004). Stadium. crowd ever seen at the Loop for a As part of the redevelopment of Did- Under new manager Stuart match involving Didcot was in ex- cot town centre, Didcot Town FC were Peace Season 2004-2005 ended up cess of 2600 in July 2006 when new- as arguably the most successful in forced to relocate from their old Sta- ly promoted Reading played their the club’s history so far following a tion Road ground for the start of the full-strength team against us. Incredi- memorable 3-2 win in the final of 1999/2000 season. The club moved bly Didcot took an early lead… the FA Vase at White Hart Lane onto the ever growing Ladygrove unfortunately the Premiership new- against pre-tournament favourites housing estate, the other side of the comers hit back with nine goals of AFC Sudbury. This came on the their own. Southern League status

13 Continued from page 13 punged, the lost points plunged Diddy ago. was retained in the first year, and to the bottom of the table where they Elkins resigned at the end of that cam- only a narrow defeat to Oxford City never recovered. paign and briefly replaced by Andy Wall- in the 2008 play-offs denied Diddy Relegation back to the South & West bridge. Then in November 2013 record promotion the season following. Division also heralded an unprece- club goalscorer Ian Concannon and veter- But they didn’t have too long to dented turnover in managers. Stuart an defender Jamie Heapy were appointed wait. A late run at the end of the Peace had resigned in January, only as joint managers. Jamie and Ian's mana- season saw the club sneak into the weeks before the 6 point deduction. gerial reign started on a high for Didcot. play-offs, and following a victory at Ex-wales international Ady Wil- After successfully steering Didcot away Windsor & Eton in the play-off liams took-over but he was to leave from a potential relegation battle to com- semi-final, promotion to the South- in the summer due to his media and fortable in mid table. ern League Premier Division television commitments. Francis achieved in a 2-1 extra-time win at Their first full season in 14/15 had many Vines and then (ironically) the ex- AFC Totton. highs and lows. An early FA Cup exit Windsor & Eton boss David gave Didcot a chance to go unbeaten for Diddy managed to retain their Mudge followed, the latter seeing 5 months in the league. Within the un- Premier Division place after finish- Didcot to a mid-table finish at the end beaten run, Didcot made an FA Trophy ing a creditable 15th position in of the 2012 campaign. which saw The Railwaymen take on Con- 2009/10. A similar position may Ex-Wimbledon and Swindon Town ference side Forest Green Rovers at The well have been realized the follow- professional Gary Elkins was ap- New Lawn. Despite the league position ing season, but for the financial pointed two months into the 2012-13 and being 2-0 down, John Mills and meltdown and mid-season demise season. Elkins marked a return to the Lance Williams scored to force FGR to a of Windsor & Eton FC. Didcot club appointing a local manager liv- replay at The Loop. A Jon Parkin hat were the only side to have taken 6 ing and working in and around Did- trick ended any hopes of a shock in the points off them at the time they cot; a throwback to the early years of replay however a memorable cup run and folded, and with their record ex- the club more than a hundred years a serious test against a very good side. All time Welwyn Garden City FC Player records

All time Record Appearances All time record Goalscorers

401 Terry Hayes (1977-78, 1980-85 & 1986-93) 214 Terry Hayes (1977-78, 1980-85 & 1986-93)

334 Durk Reyner (1985-91 & 1993-95) 106 Brian Marshall (1974-81, 1982-85 & 1987-88)

326 Stuart Fuller (1986-96) 100 Sean Giddens (1989-92, 1993-95 & 1996-97

281 Neil Draper (1988-92, 1996-98 & 2000-02) 98 Jason Caswell (2013-2016)

265 Andy Stagg (1978-81 & 1985-92) 76 Joel Norris (2013-2016)

257 Barry Hope (1990-2000) 69 Durk Reyner (1985-91 & 1993-95)

243 Garry Simpson (1983-85 & 1988-97) 67 Darren Franklyn (2002-05)

242 Sean Giddens (1989-92, 1993-95 & 1996-97) 66 Ashley Kersey (2014-Current)

221 Kieran Myles (1986-87, 1993-95 & 1999-04) 60 Mick Fredericks (1985-89)

218 Steve Brown (1977-79, 1980-85 & 2012-13) 56 Josh Bronti (2014-Current)

198 Richard Teixeira (1997-2002, 2003-11 & 2012-13) 51 Ade Osobu (2003-2005 & 2010-15)

197 Daniel Teixeira (1997-2010 & 2012-13) 50 Matt Wardle (2005-08)

14 Pre-Season Friendly v Wingate & Finchley 14/7/2018 JUST as last season, Welwyn this game, another new sign- Dan Bond took a through ball GC played their first football of ing Brett O’Connor setting up from Elliott to race clear, but the 2018-19 season in a pre- George Ironton, who, in at- hit the keeper’s legs with his season friendly away at Isthmi- tempting to take the ball shot. around the home goalkeeper, an Premier outfit Wingate & Bond was lively and switched hit his legs. Another newcom- Finchley and just as a year passes with another second- er Joe Bennett, once of Potters month earlier, the Citizens con- half inclusion in Josh Bronti, Bar, Soham and Haverhill ceded four goals in defeat. before striking a good effort Rovers, struck the rebound for But manager Adam Fisher just past a post. the bottom corner, but it was won’t be overly worried about cleared off the line. As though to give the Herns this result as his side face their Lane side a lesson in striking, There was a let-off for the Cit- first season in the Southern Wingate & F fired in a fourth izens when a powerful header in the closing minutes, latch- from a left-wing corner beat Match Report by ing onto a bad back pass. goalkeeper signing Dan Green Phil Ravitz and struck their crossbar, be- Leslie made a good save from fore the north Londoners stung the effort, but the reound spi- ralled into the air and dropped League. Twelve months earlier, WGC with two goals in three at the far post, to leave a Win- his side went on to win the minutes to lead 2-0 at the in- gate forward with a tap-in for a Spartan South Midlands terval. rather flattering fourth goal for League and reach two cup fi- A glancing header was buried the host team. nals in the upcoming season. in the bottom corner for 1-0 WGC (first-half): Green, Fisher gave a quintet of new and scarcely had WGC recov- Rolfe, trialist, Corran, trialist, signings a run-out in the fixture ered than a long cross from the Spaul, Payne, Ironton, O’Con- and played four unnamed trial- left was missed by several de- nor, Clements, Bennett. ists and will be pleased with fenders to be struck beyond the way his new signings fitted Green into the far corner. WGC (second-half): Leslie, in – particularly ex- The second-half was much Hunt, Endacott, Payne, trialist, Biggleswade FC skipper Adam better from WGC and alt- Elliott, Close, Spaul, Bronti, Hunt and much travelled mid- hough they went 3-0 down to Bond, trialist. fielder Lee Close, once of Lon- a penalty, when replacement don Colney, Barton and AFC keeper Olly Leslie crashed in- Dunstable, in the second-half. to a home forward, the Citi- Ashley Kersey and Yasin zens began to create chances. Boodhoo missed the game Second-half substitute Nicky through injury and Jon Sexton Elliott struck a fine rising ef- was unavailable. fort that saw the home keeper WGC had the first opening of make a good save and then

15 Views from our “Mystery Supporter”

rocco, Panama, Peru, Poland, Saudi used enough for the rugby Arabia, Serbia - at future world tackles! cups as they want 48 teams involved from 2026. (I am dis- The new season for the Evo- traught already). Australia will Stik Central is arriving fast at work hard on the game plan of a football ground nowhere getting penalties and scoring near you! Okay, we can have them. They didn’t win a game great matches against Berko or keep a clean sheet, so all again. Bedford Town, Barton The Mystery Supporters Diary that effort spent in not trying Rovers and Dunstable are old to score from open play was enemies and not too far. Steel What is that noise, what is that completely wasted. Park in Corby Town is over awful noise? It just goes on and These teams could not keep a 60 miles away. Travelling on. It’s media babble. That was clean sheet - many miles to new friends (or the best world cup ever. Harry Argentina, Australia, Costa Ri- enemies) is going to be very Kane is the most valuable foot- ca Egypt, Germany, Iceland, Japan, interesting, and hard work. baller. Arsenal have made anoth- Morocco, Panama, Saudi Ara- er signing ! Even bigger news - bia, Senegal, Tunisia & Switzerland The team spirit from last sea- Spurs haven’t made a signing. . son should stand The Citizens Take holidays later so as not to Switzerland have never won a in good stead, and hopefully miss the start of the season. The World Cup knockout match. I we can have a good FA Tro- Carabao Cup starts in August. wonder if they will be in Qatar phy run starting at Chipstead The road to Wembley starts in to try again, or perhaps they in October. As for the FA August. will have more chance when Cup, we will play away on th there are 48 teams. the 25 to Wivenhoe Town or Maybe the people who enjoyed There were 22 penalties Brantham Athletic who play th the world cup had been on holi- scored at the 2018 World Cup, on the 11 August. The for- day early, and only saw the quar- the most in any edition of the mer is over 60 miles away ter-finals when there were 6 Eu- competition. 43 per cent of the and the latter is over 70. ropean nations and 2 South goals scored at the 2018 World Americans left. That is when the Cup came from set-piece situ- Okay, I am getting a bit excit- quality was evident, and it was ations (73 of 169). England ed about the new season, alt- proved when 4 European teams scored nine goals from set hough I don’t feel refreshed went into the semis. pieces. And despite all the from a summer break, and in hope and glory, England won true British fashion I am If you had not been on holiday, 3 and lost 3 out of 7. Distinct- complaining that it has been and you had watched Tunisia or ly average. too hot. And too much bab- Panama or several others you ble. would have thought rugby play- Two very doubtful handball ers had been selected. Every na- decisions were given during Bring it on! tion scored a goal, in fact the the world cup following VAR lowest total was 2 goals by 12 evidence being watched by a teams. But we are likely to referee. It took too much time, see even the worst of these 12 and didn’t give confidence that decisions would be worth nations - Australia, Costa Ri- ca, Egypt, Germany, Iceland, Iran, Mo the disruption. And it wasn’t ?

16 Welwyn Garden City FC Player Sponsorship

Dan Bond Yasin Boodhoo Josh Bronti John Clements

Lee Close Dave Corran Nick Elliott

Daniel Green Josh Holmes Adam Hunt George Ironton

Charlie Joy Ashley Kersey Brett O’Connor Danny Payne (C)

17 Welwyn Garden City FC Player Sponsorship

Jay Rolfe Jonny Sexton Ben Spaul Tony Williams

Adam Fisher Jason Coughlan Steve Rolfe Chris Benton Team Mascot

Paul Hook Dave Samal Lenny Fisher

Should you wish to sponsor a players kit please see Karen Fisher or phone her on 07963 880184

18 MY LOVE OF NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL by Tony Incenzo of talkSPORT Radio IN THE BEGINNING phone or a camera with Richard Hale School 3G me. I was instructed to arrive I’ve been watching Non- pitch. in the main car park along League football on a regular with the match referee and basis since I was 10 years old. WORLD RECORD the visiting players from What I like most is that the One of the best groundhops Hanworth Villa Vets. players, club officials and sup- was being part of a world porters are there for the love We were met by members of record in March 2004. I of the game. The true spirit of the prison staff who escorted joined 250 other groundhop- football exists at Non-League us all in together…via an air- pers to watch five matches at level. port-style metal detector, a five different football body search, numerous I grew up in North-West Lon- grounds in one day in the locked gates and along a path don and I was taken by my Central Midlands League. to the changing rooms. family to see my local club This is listed in the Guinness QPR as a child in the 1970’s. This process took 45 Book of Records and we re- minutes. After the players I’ve always supported the R’s ceived certificates confirm- and ref got changed, we as my Football League were then accompanied team, but when they through more locked gates were playing away out to the playing area. from home I started go- ing to see my local Non A high mesh fence with -League clubs – Hen- barbed wire on top sur- don primarily, but also rounded the football pitch. Finchley, Barnet and There were dug-outs along Edgware Town. one touchline and I watched the match from GROUNDHOPPER Follow Tony Incenzo on Twitter @TonyIncenzo there as the only spectator. From there, I decided to THE FUTURE visit every Non-League club ing the world record at the in London as my groundhop- end of the fifth game. I have now been to 2,237 ping bug began. By the time I football grounds and have INSIDE PRISON! was 17, I had visited all 92 completed visits to the all the Football League grounds and I In December 2011, I set grounds in the top 16 divi- visited all the Scottish League about watching a match in- sions of English football grounds whilst still a teenager. side Feltham Prison in Mid- down to Non-League Step 4. dlesex. Then at Step 5 I need 15 Since then, I’ve continued grounds and another 60 at travelling all around the coun- This featured a team called Step 6. There are endless try to visit Non-League clubs. Phoenix FC, who had to play possibilities at Step 7 and be- In August 2015, I chalked up all their fixtures at home (for low, where I’ve already visit- my 2,000th ground at FC obvious reasons!) as inmates ed many grounds. Also, I’ve United of Manchester. Then in of the Young Offender Insti- been to 35 European coun- July this year, I went to my tution at Feltham. tries plus the USA for foot- 5,000th football match attend- I received special permission ball – so it would be nice to ed where I saw Hertford Town by email to attend a fixture, visit more countries. play a pre-season friendly at but I was told not to bring a

19 20 21 Southern Counties Floodlit Youth League - Olympian Division

Played Won Drew Lost Goal diff Points Broxbourne Boro 0 0 0 0 0 0 Codicote 0 0 0 0 0 0 Enfield Town 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hertford Town 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hoddesdon Town 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sawbridgeworth 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Margaretsbury 0 0 0 0 0 0 Takeley 0 0 0 0 0 0 Welwyn Garden City 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wooton Blue Cross 0 0 0 0 0 0

The Citizens Youth/U-18 team will play their home matches here at Herns Lane on Tuesday evenings with a kick-off time of 7:45PM Thursday August 30th (A) St Margaretsbury (League) W/C 3rd September (A) Cheshunt (FA Youth Cup) Tuesday September 30th (H) Sawbridgeworth Town (League) Tuesday September 11th (H) Broxbourne Boro (League) Tuesday September 24th (H) Berkhamsted (BH Cup 1st Rnd) Tuesday October 2nd (H) Wooton Blue Cross (League) Thursday October 11th (A) Codicote (League) Tuesday October 16th (H) Hoddesdon Town (League) Thursday November 1st (A) Hertford Town (League) Thursday November 8th (A) Takeley (League) Tuesday November 13th (H) Enfield Town (League) Thursday November 22nd (A) Sawbridgeworth Town (League) Tuesday November 27th (H) St Margaretsbury (League) Thursday December 6th (A) Broxbourne Boro (League) Tuesday December 11th (H) Codicote (League) Thursday December 20th (A) Hoddesdon Town (League) Tuesday January 8th (H) Takeley (League) Thursday January 17th (A) Wooton Blue Cross (League) Tuesday January 22nd (H) Hertford Town (League) Thursday January 31st (A) Enfield Town (League)

22 Should you or your company wish to advertise with us, either in the programme, pitch surround or on our club web-site then in the first instance please contact Leigh Corbit via email [email protected]

23 Citizens Timeline

1921 First WGC FC formed

1922Joined Mid-Hertfordshire League

1926 Joined Bedfordshire & District League

1927Joined

1935 Resigned from the league at the end of the season as they could not find a suitable pitch. At an AGM held 24th July 1935 it was agreed to wind up the club.

1937 At a meeting held on the 20th May 1937, after they were offered the A word of special thanks to Nicholls and Clarke who kindly sponsored and facilities of Shredded Wheat FC, it was supplied all of the tiles in not only both of our recently redecorated toilets but agreed to set up a new Welwyn Garden also in the newly built disabled toilet facilities too, a great gesture thank you. City FC. Are you “ The Face in the crowd ? ” 1937Joined Spartan League 1939/1940Joined East, North & Mid- Hertfordshire Combination and then the Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Combination.

1944The ‘recently revived’ team joined the Mid-Hertfordshire League

1945Joined Spartan League

1951Joined

1955Joined Spartan League

1959Joined Hertfordshire County League

1970Joined (Division 2) To thank you, our fans, the supporters of Welwyn Garden City Football Club we offer free 1971Joined Metropolitan London League(Reserve Division 1) tickets to fans who appear in this slot of the pro- gramme. It is our way of saying thank you for your 1973Joined South Midlands League loyalty in supporting us. 1997Joined SS MidlandsLeague

Are you one of the “Face in the Crowd” If so then 2018 Joined the Southern League please contact Karen Fisher either at the club today Information kindly collated by club or on 07963 880184 supporter Mick Barnett

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25 Welwyn Garden City FC SSML Premier Division Champions 2017/18

Citizens players and Management team celebrate their fantastic achievement

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27 Pre-Season Friendly v Crawley Green 17/07/2018

WGC 1st half line up: when they fell behind to an ear- any better in the second half as ly goal following a defensive Crawley Green added further 1) Green 2) Hunt 3) Sexton 4) mix up and it is unclear who goals. However, two of the Endacott 5) Corran 6) Payne 7) got the final touch, a City de- trialist’s did get on the score- Rolfe 8) Close 9) Clements 10) fender or a Green striker. sheet and gave the score-line a Ironton 11) O’Connor slightly more respectable score- Crawley Green then added a City visited a Crawley Green line. Former Hertford Town second against the run of play side featuring for Citizen Bran- with most of the possession midfielder Dan Ferrigno and don Carney up front for “The falling to City in their oppo- fellow trialist Tony Pap- Dirty Clarets”. Green have re- nent’s half. A long punt from podopolus both netting from cruited extensively in the close close range. the home keeper beat the City season signing a clutch of play- offside trap and a home striker Charlie Joy made a return to the ers with Step-4 experience main- finished comfortably for 2-0. club following earlier indica- ly from Arlesey Town and Bar- Almost immediately City hit tions he had left to join Baldock ton Rovers. back with a fine Jay Rolfe or Stotfold but had little time to Match Report by strike from 25 yards. Switching make an impact. Same for Dan wings with Brett O’Connor, Bond, whose introduction in the Dave Fallon Rolfe hit a first time shot which second half against Wingate/ gave the home keeper no Finchley on Saturday saw the chance. striker make some lovely runs City were missing the injured into the Wingate/Finchley half duo of Yasin Boodhoo (Neck/ Just as things looked likely to but tonight saw him lack the Back) and Ashley Kersey swing City’s way, and with same incisive runs. (Ankle) and absent were the una- some lovely approach work vailable Nick Elliott, the influen- from Lee Close, (who was ar- On the upside it was another tial Ben Spaul and keeper Ollie guably City’s best player on the chance for the squad to get vital Leslie. night) George Ironton and Brett minutes under their belts. Lee O’Connor. City produced some Close, a close season signing For The Citizens Jonny Sexton slick moves which should have from AFC Dunstable looks to made a welcome return from his resulted in a goal, but for a be an astute singing and ran the holidays and Jay Rolfe started in timely interception by the home midfield, giving an energetic a right midfield role and scored keeper. performance. the pick of The Citizens goals. As the half drew to a close, Dan Green in the City goal will Adam Fisher fielded the experi- Crawley Green added a third be left wondering how he con- enced duo of Lewis Endacott and largely against the run of play. ceded five goals. However, an- Dave Corran in the centre of de- other bright spot was the perfor- fence. Jonny Sexton and Adam WGC 2nd half line up mance of Adam Hunt at right Hunt filled the full-back berths. including sub’s: back who went on to have a fi- A five-man midfield anchored by Green, Hunt, Holmes (Trialist), ne game too. team captain Danny Payne which Endacott, Payne, Close Clem- featured Lee Close and George Attentions now turn to Satur- ents, Ironton, O’Connor, Fer- Ironton, with Brett O’Connor day’s friendly against local ri- rigno (Trialist), Pappadopolus and Jay Rolfe in the wide mid- vals London Colney at their (Trialist), Joy, Bronti, Bond, Cotlandswick home for City’ field roles. Trialist, Bennett third friendly in 7 days. Things didn’t go to plan for City Sadly, for City things didn’t get

28 Should you or your company wish to advertise with us, either in the programme, pitch surround or on our club web-site then in the first instance please contact Leigh Corbit via email [email protected]

29 Pre-Season Friendly v Oxhey Jets 25/07/2018

New signings Tony Williams WGC’s less than encouraging They could have been 2-0 and Josh Holmes, replaced pre-season build-up to their down inside 15 minutes, but Adam Hunt and O’Connor, as first Southern League season for Green’s outstretched leg Bond brought the home keep- continued, with a lack-lustre diverting another goalbound er to a rare save, pushing over showing away at Oxhey Jets, in effort from the lively Penny. his strong cross-shot. which the Citizens never really It wasn’t until 10 minutes got going for any of the 90 from the interval that WGC In one of WGC’s best moves minutes. had an effort on goal, Dave of the night, Holmes put over Corran rising on the far post a tempting cross, Bond did Match Report by to a Brett O’Connor corner, well to head back across goal, Phil Ravitz but he put his header just over but Clements’ header was the crossbar. straight at the keeper. It was their second defeat in Green made the save of the Keeper Olly Leslie and winger three games against SSML op- match at the other end mo- Charlie Joy were introduced position, who all had mediocre ments later, to tip away spec- for the closing minutes and seasons last time out and una- tacularly a Corran header Joy had just about WGC’s best vailable manager Adam Fisher from a long cross that was effort of a disappointing even- will get a far from glowing re- destined for an own goal and ing, just before the end, with a port from new assistant Jason a second for Oxhey. well struck effort over the an- Coughlan, on this one. gle of post and bar after a rare Dan Bond and trialist Dan WGC flowing move. WGC welcomed back Jay Ferrigno were introduced for Rolfe and Nick Elliott to their George Ironton and Josh line-up, after both missed the 2- Bronti, who had been WGC’s WGC: (starting line-up): 0 win on Saturday at London liveliest forward, in the sec- Green, Hunt, Rolfe, Corran, Colney, but were lacking im- ond-half. Sexton, Elliott, Ironton, Spaul, pressive close season signing Jon Clements saw his strong Bronti, Clements, O’Connor Lee Close (calf), who joined substitutes: Bond, Ferrigno, run past several defenders Danny Payne, Ash Kersey and Holmes, Williams, Leslie, and wasted by Elliott’s wild finish Yasin Boodhoo on the injury Joy. over the bar, before Oxhey did list. go two up just past the hour The Herns Lane side were a from a corner. goal down inside seven Jon Sexton lost his marker at minutes, when a long cross on the set piece and an Oxhey the left, was met on the far post midfielder burst into the box by veteran Oxhey striker Karl to flash a powerful header into Penny, to stab past Dan Green the net, leaving Green with no in the visitors’ goal. chance.

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31 Welwyn Garden City FC Officials

Oliver Croft - Chairman Ray Fiveash - Vice Chairman Ron Oliver - Club Secretary

Leigh Corbit - Treasurer Maureen Hay - Memberships

Phil Ravitz - Football Secretary Karen Fisher - Match Secretary Mike Isaacs - Fixture Secretary

Dave Fallon - Programme Editor Malcolm Kiely -Youth Secretary 32 33 34

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We also have a second showroom from where we run our school- wear and work wear side of the business.

We have an in-house Printing and Embroidery service allows you to deco- rate your product raising your club profile and enables you to attract sponsors.

We also have a Trophy department with in house Engraving, we can supply trophies for all sports should you require a catalogue please visit our show- room or phone to have a copy sent to you, also available in this department are personalised Club Pennants for Tours and Cup Finals.

35 The Platinum Company based for the past three years in Burrowfield, WGC are the people responsible for the impressive new terracing at the clubhouse end of the ground.

The family-owned and run firm of Tony and Denise Larkin are much more used to erecting scaffolding on roofs and construction sites around the South-East, but says MD Tony: "Erecting a football club terrace was very rare work for us. It took around four days for us to put up and we very much hope that the fans of WGC FC get good use out of it.''

The Larkin family are all football supporters, but its Championship side Queens Park Rangers that gets their support.

"On a local level, we very much hope Welwyn Garden City FC have a good season. We've been based in the town for three years now and want the local football club to do well. We know Chairman Olly Croft and mem- bers of the club committee well and will give our support, whenever possi- ble.

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36 Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City Herts AL7 1TA Telephone: (01707) 329358 Club website: WWW.Welwyngardencityfc.org.uk

South Midlands League Champions 1974/74, 2017/18 South Midlands League Runners-Up 1985/86 South Midlands League Division One Champions 1981/82 Spartan South Midlands League Division One Champions 2014/15 South Midlands League Challenge Trophy winners 2015/16 Dudley Latham Memorial Cup Runners-Up 2015/16, 2017/18 Division One Cup Winners 2014/15 Herts Charity Shield Winners 1927/28, 1968/87, 1987/88 Herts Charity Shield Finalists 1948/49, 1994/95, 1996/97, 2003/04, 2007/08, 2017/18 Herts Senior Centenary Trophy Winners 1984/85 Herts Senior Centenary Trophy Finalists 1988/89, 2003/04 Southern Combination Cup Finalists 1996/97

SSML Reserve Division One Runners Up 2005/06 SSML Reserve Division Two Runners-Up 2003/04 SSML Reserve Division Two East Runners-Up 2002/03 North & Mid-Herts Premier Division Winners 2009/10 SML Reserve Challenge Trophy Winners 1986/87 SSML Reserve Challenge Trophy Winners 2005/06 SSML Reserve Challenge Trophy Finalists 2006/07 SCYFL Olympian League Champions 2015/16 SCYFL Championship Play-Off winners 2015/16 Herts County U-18 Cup Winners 1981/82 North & Mid Herts League Winners (A-team) 2009/10

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MIND YOUR LANGUAGE

DELETE THAT EXPLETIVE!

Our Club is fully supportive of the Leagues’ Mind Your Language Initiative, to eradicate offensive behaviour within these grounds.

It is our wish for everybody to feel comfortable here and to encourage everyone, especially younger people to enjoy their time with us, this won’t happen if they are listening to constant foul and offensive language.

Cheer your team, enjoy the day, but keep those swear words far away…

…it could cost us money in fines!!!!

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Manager: Adam Fisher Manager: Adam Ballard Assistant: Jason Coughlin Assistant: Ian Lovegrove Assistant: Steve Rolfe Coach: Tom Tatford Physio: Paul Hook Physio: Amy Kirton Welwyn Garden City v Didcot Town Wearing: All Claret Wearing: Red & White Daniel Green Leigh Bedwell Jay Rolfe Callum Young Jonny Sexton Adam Learoyd Dave Corran Ryan Markham

Adam Hunt Luke Carnell

Ben Spaul Seth Humphries Daniel Bond Callum Nish

Danny Payne (c) Sam Barder

Jon Clements Andy Ballard

Josh Holmes George Reid

George Ironton Louis Joyce

Charlie Joy Felipe Barcelos

Nick Elliott Stuart Cattell

Josh Bronti Cameron McNeil

Yasin Boodhoo Morgan Williams

Brett O’Connor Lewis Hayden

Lee Close Matt Woodley

Dan Ferrigno Lance Williams Tony Williams Michael Alexis

Today’s match officials: Referee: Jeff Aldous Assistants: Tom Ratheram & John Wynne

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