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Tuesday 11th January 2011 BW 2 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/Treasurer Julian Tyley Gavin Fell Jennifer Breakwell Team Manager Physio Ian Chandler Glen Martin 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 FA Vase Winners: 2002, 2009, 2010 WHITLEY BAY FC BW 3 Welcome to Hillheads WHITLEY BAY v ASHINGTON SAGE NORTHUMBERLAND SENIOR CUP 2nd ROUND Tuesday 11th January 2011 Good evening and welcome to Hillheads Park for tonight’s rearranged Sage Northumberland Senior Cup 2nd Round game against Ashington. I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all Ashington players, officials and supporters and I hope they enjoy their evening with us. Tonight’s game is a repeat of last season’s Final at St James’ Park when we won a keenly contested game by two goals to one, so while we are aiming to retain the trophy, we can be sure that Gary Middleton’s side will be out for revenge. Gary will always be remembered here at Hillheads as the man who captained Whitley to our first FA Vase triumph back in 2002, but he is now making his name as a manager, and he brings a strong Ashington side with him tonight. In his ranks he now has Phil Bell, who left Hillheads to join the Colliers in September. Phil was always a popular figure at Whitley Bay with more than 50 goals and almost 150 appearances to his name. Please note that if the scores tonight are level after 90 minutes, extra time will be played and if there is still no winner, there will be a replay at Woodhorn Lane on a date to be announced. On Saturday, we are due to be back in search of Northern League points when Penrith are the visitors to Hillheads. Paul McIlduff Chairman HOWAY THE BAY! Enjoy Tonight's Game

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A look back to the last time we met, in the Senior work at the back by Callum Anderson and Leon Ryan kept Cup Final of last season….. them out until the second minute of stoppage time when Mark O’Dea fired the ball past Burke from 12 yards. It was NORTHUMBERLAND SENIOR CUP FINAL 2010 deserved reward for the Colliers but Whitley had little difficulty in holding out for the remaining two minutes to WHITLEY BAY 2 claim the trophy for the 12th time in all, their last success ASHINGTON 1 being in 2005. WHITLEY BAY: Burke, Anderson, Fawcett, Hodgson, Timmons (Picton 77mins), Ryan, Bell, Kerr, Johnston (Reid 88mins), Chow, Robinson Monday 19th April (Robson 61mins) Whitley Bay deservedly collected their first silverware of the Substitutes not used: Kindley, Waite. Referee: S Duncan season when they defeated Ashington in the TyneTec Northumberland Senior Cup Final at St James’ Park. FA VASE 3rd ROUND Two first half goals, from Paul Chow and Adam Johnston, put them on the road to victory with Ashington’s goal coming WHITLEY BAY 7 deep into in stoppage time and too late to affect the outcome. Whitley fielded an experienced and near full strength side AFC LIVERPOOL 1 with Darren Timmons back in the starting line up for the first time since the FA Vase Semi Final. Saturday 8th January Whitley got off to the best possible start with Paul Chow Once again, the magic of the FA Vase brought the best out of firing them in front in the third minute with a shot from out Whitley Bay as they produced their most impressive on the right despite the close attention of two defenders. performance of the season to completely overwhelm AFC Ashington battled back well and enjoyed the majority of the Liverpool at Hillheads on Saturday. With the game having possession during the next half hour but they were unable to been postponed three times because of the bad weather, put any real pressure on the Bay defence. Whitley had the bonus of Chris Fawcett being able to make They suffered a blow when Paul Dunn received a head wound the starting line up, having now recovered from knee surgery in an accidental clash with Adam Johnston and had to leave in November. the field for treatment. He returned heavily bandaged and The opening stages were fairly even, with Liverpool getting gave an excellent performance at the heart of the Ashington the first shot on target although Shaun Chart’s effort was defence. comfortably taken by Terry Burke, back in goal having With 36 minutes played, Whitley doubled their lead when recovered from the injury he suffered during the warm up Adam Johnston’s 25 yard shot took a deflection off James before the previous Vase game at Thackley. Harmison and flew into the net beyond the reach of keeper An opportunist strike from Lee Kerr after 15 minutes startled Karl Dryden. the visitors as the ball crashed off the bar with keeper Jack After two Ashington corners were dealt with confidently, Baker beaten and four minutes later, Kerr was again close to Richard Hodgson curled a 20 yard shot just wide of the post getting the opening goal when his shot was pushed onto the and then Paul Chow saw a low shot saved by Dryden. post and away from goal by Baker and Chow’s shot was The second half saw Whitley on top in the early stages but blocked almost on the line. they were unable to extend their lead. Firstly, Paul Robinson Fawcett was becoming a real threat and his pace down the tested Dryden and then Fawcett cut in from the left before wing was causing all sorts of problems for the Liverpool side. getting a shot on target. Good play from Fawcett then gave Just before the half hour defender Callum Tai-Hogan was Phil Bell an opening but his effort was well saved. Dryden booked for a badly mistimed tackle which resulted in him made an excellent diving save to deny Richard Hodgson and tripping Fawcett in full flight. he then took the ball off the toes of Paul Chow. The breakthrough for Whitley came after 39 minutes when The Colliers fought back strongly in the later stages following Paul Chow was needlessly tripped as he took the ball across the introduction of Alex Benjamin and former Whitley player the edge of the penalty area. Lee Kerr confidently beat Baker Scott Blandford went close with a header from Colvin’s cross. from the penalty spot to give Whitley a well deserved lead. Another sub, Keith Douglas was only just off target for the A key moment in the game came three minutes later when Colliers but despite repeated good build up play, excellent Chow accidentally caught Baker as the two raced towards MATCH REPORTS BW 5

Whitley began to reassert their authority. He tried to control a back pass before clearing the ball but dallied on it too long and Lee Kerr took full advantage, dispossessing Torpey then rounding him before slotting the ball into an empty net for the fifth goal. With just seven minutes remaining, Chart, who despite being his team’s outstanding player, had also niggled and tried to rattle the Whitley defence, got involved in an altercation on the touchline with Steve Gibson. The outcome was a booking the first goal, a penalty scored by Lee Kerr for Chart but Gibson was sent off for what the referee saw as violent conduct. each other chasing a loose ball. Baker took a knock but after Even with ten men, Whitley continued to look for more goals treatment he continued although in some discomfort. and the next one came two minutes later when Damon On the resumption, Baker looked to have recovered and was Robson burst out of defence down the right and his inch moving more freely and he needed to be alert when Pounder’s perfect pass found Paul Robinson who lobbed the ball over corner was met by Kerr whose neat shot clipped the top of the advancing Torpey from outside the penalty area. Whitley the bar. Whitley were continuing to play attractive flowing were not done yet and three minutes from time, Paul Chow football with Fawcett proving a real handful and shortly completed his hat trick when he broke clear and drilled the before the hour, Stephen McCluskie became the second ball low into the corner of the net. Liverpool player to be cautioned when he tripped Fawcett in What was especially pleasing to see was every single Whitley full flight just outside the penalty area. player performing and contributing in a way reminiscent of Steve Gibson was another Whitley player to catch the eye last season. Clearly, tougher challenges lie ahead, starting at with several surging runs down the wing in what was Herne Bay in a fortnight, but if this game was anything to go probably his best performance since joining the club in the by, the thirst for more Wembley glory is still there and Whitley summer. appear to have no intention of loosening their grip on the FA The visitors conceded another free kick shortly afterwards, this Vase just yet. time about 25 yards on left. Gareth Williams floated the ball WHITLEY BAY: Burke, Gibson, Pounder(Smith 81mins), Timmons, to the back post where Chow ghosted in unnoticed to head Fawcett(Rowe 68mins), Williams, Ormston, Robson, Kerr, Chow, home from close range. Robinson(Cornforth 86mins) This goal opened the floodgates with two more following in Substitutes not used: Mason, Hayes quick succession. Three minutes on, Darren Timmons joined the attack for a David Pounder free kick and his header from SPONSOR A PLAYER ten yards out nestled into the corner of the net with Baker Once again the Club looking for sponsors for the making a despairing attempt to reach the ball. With the playing squad. Liverpool defence in disarray, a long ball was headed on by This season's player sponsorship offer is as follows: Kerr into the path of Chow who clinically chipped the ball Sponsor your chosen player, and your name, or your business name will over Baker for the fourth goal. appear in every home match programme and also on the club website. You will also receive a framed photo of yourself with your player. As if this three goal burst was not bad enough for the To sponsor a player: Merseysiders, Baker’s attempt to keep out Chow’s goal left 1. Choose the player you wish to sponsor and check with Treasurer him lying in pain, apparently having aggravated his earlier Jennifer Breakwell, or at the Match Day office or on the club website injury. Despite further treatment, he was unable to continue forum page to make sure that the player is available. 2. Send your payment to Club Treasurer Jennifer Breakwell at Whitley and had to be helped from the pitch. With no substitute Bay FC, Hillheads Park, Rink Way, Whitley Bay NE25 8HR or see Jennifer keeper on the bench, defender Darren Torpey pulled on the or Peter Siddle at the Club on a match day keeper’s jersey for the last 25 minutes. (home or away). Chart had stood out as Liverpool’s best player in the first half Please note - Cheques to be payable to Whitley Bay FC. If sponsoring on behalf of a business please contact Jennifer to discuss details, logo etc. and he restored some pride for the visitors with an excellent Players sponsored: goal, his shot from fully 25 yards out on the left leaving Burke Gareth Williams – sponsored by Magnus McGillivary with no chance whatever as the ball flew into the top corner Paul Chow – sponsored by Les Stoker of the net. The emergency keeper came under pressure when Paul Robinson – sponsored by Kevin Crozier Joinery Services BW 6 ASHINGTON AFC - Player Profiles Gary Middleton - Manager Gary took over as Ashington manager in the summer Mark O'Dea - Midfielder Mark joined Ashington last season from Brandon of 2009, making the move from West Allotment Celtic, and took Ashington to United. Mark has a good range of passing, isn't shy of a tackle and likes to get two Cup Finals and a top 6 League position in his first season at Woodhorn forward, scoring the winning goal in the 1-0 win at Bedlington Terriers that Lane. 'Middler' has years and years of experience in local football and had a very secured Ashington's place in the top 6 last season. Also has UniBond League successful playing career, captaining Whitley Bay to FA Vase glory in 2002, experience after a spell with Arnold Town. playing at Wembley with Bedlington Terriers and playing in the UniBond Andrew Johnson - Midfielder AJ rejoined Ashington from West Allotment Celtic League with Blyth Spartans. Also played for Ashington towards the end of his last pre-season and had a great 2009/10 campaign, winning both the 'Players playing days. Currently manages the Hirst Welfare Football Centre, as well as player' and 'Fans player of the Season' awards. A top class midfielder who not working with Newcastle United. only likes to get forward, but isn't shy of a tackle too! Scored a few cracking Neil Winskill - Assistant Manager UEFA 'A' qualifed coach and assistant manager goals last season including one superb long range effort in the derby win to Gary, 'Winka' also made the move from West Allotment Celtic in 2009. A against Morpeth Town at Woodhorn Lane. Previously captained Ashington former Northern League player with Whickham and Newcastle Blue Star. An during his first spell at the club. innovative and forward thinking coach, Neil is now helping to train new Damen Mullen - Midfielder Damen is a new signing for 2010/11, joining the coaches within his role at the Northumberland FA. Colliers from Newcastle Benfield. A quality midfielder who will get his fair share Richie Bond - Coach Richie made the move to Woodhorn Lane last season, of goals. Scored in Ashington's 3-1 preseason win against the Faroe Islands. making the switch from West Allotment Celtic. 'Bondie' had a long successful Former clubs also include Morpeth Town and Hartlepool United. Steven Shaw - Midfielder Steven is a new signing for 2010/11, moving to playing career at a number of different levels. Former clubs as a player include Blyth Spartans, Bedlington Terriers, Carlisle United, Blackpool, Alnwick Town, Woodhorn Lane from local rivals Bedington Terriers. Has also played for Ryton Gretna, Bishop Auckland and Morpeth Town. where he won the 'Player of the Season' award three years running. Davey Burton - Physio Davey is in his second spell at Ashington after previously Scott Blandford - Midfielder Scott rejoined Ashington two seasons ago after a working under Ray Gowan during his first spell at the club. Davey rejoined spell playing in the USA. A quality midfielder who can not only defend well, but also likes to get forward and score goals. Former clubs include Newcastle Blue Ashington as physio after a spell at Esh Winning and was a part of Whitley Bay's backroom staff during the 2002 FA Vase win. Star and Gateshead. Can also play central defence. Scott won Ashington's 'Goal of the Season' award last season after scoring the winning goal in the 3-2 win Karl Dryden - Goalkeeper Young goalkeeper who is in his second season at against Blyth Spartans at Woodhorn Lane in the Senior Cup semi-final. Ashington after joining from West Allotment Celtic in the summer of 2009. Karl was an ever-present last season, impressing the Colliers faithful with his superb David Colvin - Midfielder Winger David made the move to Woodhorn Lane last reflexes and agility. Also formerly with Bedlington Terriers. Karl has a very bright year after a couple seasons at West Allotment Celtic. A good crosser from wide future ahead of him. positions, David has experience in the UniBond League with Gateshead. Has also had spells at Consett and Newcastle Benfield. Paul Dunn - Defender Left-back 'Dunny' joined Ashington from Dunston Fed two Jonny Godsmark - Midfielder/Striker seasons ago, making his debut in a 2-1 FA Cup victory over UniBond League A major coup for Ashington. The Colliers side Ossett Albion in the first ever game at Woodhorn Lane. A local lad who can beat off competition from a number of clubs to sign attacker Godsmark, who has just been released by Newcastle United. Nicknamed 'The Guide Post Speed also play in the centre of defence as well as midfield, Paul's father John played Demon' by the local press, Jonny has pace to burn and should cause plenty of for Ashington in the 80's. Former clubs include Newcastle United, Bedlington problems for opposition defences this season. Also has Football League Terriers and Morpeth Town. experience with a spell on loan at Hereford United last season, scoring the James Harmison - Defender 'Harmy' is in his second spell at Ashington after winning goal against Charlton Athletic in a Carling Cup tie. rejoining last season after a long spell at Bedlington Terriers. A no-nonsense Paul Wilary - Midfielder/Striker Paul is a new signing for the 2010/11 campaign, defender who was part of Ashington's 1999 Craven Cup winning side, James is joining Ashington from Newcastle Benfield. Paul can play in midfield and in part of the famous Harmison sporting family and brother of former Ashington attack and scored the third goal in Ashington 3-1 pre-season win over the defender and Ashes winning England cricketer Steve Harmison. James father Faroe Islands. Former clubs include Morpeth Town, Brandon United, Percy Main Jimmy is also a former player and assistant manager at Ashington. Amateurs, Blyth Spartans and West Allotment Celtic Iain Nickolls - Defender A top class signing from local rivals Morpeth Town at Lee Scott - Striker Young striker who has come up through the Junior and the begining of last season. 'Nicka' is superb on the floor and strong in the air. A Reserve sides. Made his debut as a 17-year-old and soon scored is first senior local lad with lots of Northern League experience, Iain has also played for the goal with a superb 20-yard volley in the 1-0 FA Cup win against Thackley at Northern League Select XI. Club captain who skippered Ashington in both the Ashington's temporary home of Croft Park in 2008. Scorer of a few important Senior Cup Final and League Cup Final last season. A real threat from set pieces goals last season including two late strikes in the 4-3 home win against local scoring a number of important goals last season including a towering header in rivals Morpeth Town before injury ended his season early. the 3-2 win against Blyth Spartans. Joe Race - Striker Joe made the move to Ashington last season, making the step Marc Walmsley - Defender Tough tackling left back Marc joined Ashington in the up from Northern Alliance side Blyth Town. A pacey, young striker who likes to summer of 2009, moving to Woodhorn Lane from West Allotment Celtic. A very get stuck in. Scored a few important goals last season, including the opener in experienced player who was an FA Vase winner with Whitley Bay in 2002. Other Ashington's 2-1 win at Dunston, before injury in the Wansbeck derby ended his former clubs include Durham City and Morpeth Town. season early. Alex Houlsby - Defender Alex made the move to Woodhorn Lane during the Gareth Bainbridge - Striker Gareth was Ashington's top scorer last season with 2009 pre-season, joining from West Allotment Celtic. A speedy, attacking full- 12 goals. Joined Ashington in late 2007 from Bedlington Terriers and was a back who is comfortable at both left and right back. Has also played for scorer in Ashington's final game at Portland Park in February 2008 against Northern Alliance side Newcastle University. Seaham Red Star. Gareth also netted the first ever goal at Woodhorn Lane in Liam Atkin - Defender Liam is in his second spell at Ashington after signing from Ashington's 2-1 FA Cup win against UniBond League side Ossett Albion. Former West Allotment Celtic in May 2009. A quality defender with plenty of pace who clubs include Durham City and Newcastle Blue Star. played in the last game at Portland Park in his previous spell with Ashington. 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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 BW 11 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. BW 12 Whitley Bay Football Club

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 neighbours 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. Pen Pictures 2010/2011 BW 13

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. Lee Mason Forward Lee joined the club in November having returned from playing in Sweden. Lee is a quick and mobile striker who will get his fair share of goals. Formerly with Hartlepool United, Lee is a product of the successful New Hartley Juniors.

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. SUPPORTERS CLUB SHOP

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Mention Ashington to any football follower and the chances are reach the FA Amateur Cup Semi-Final in 1974, before losing to they will have heard of the birthplace of World Cup winning eventual winners Bishops Stortford in a replay at Brentford. After brothers Bobby and Jackie Charlton. Jackie Milburn, a legend at finishing third in 1979, Ashington were relegated to the Northern Newcastle United also played for the town’s team, known League Second Division in 1984/85. The worst period in the Club’s unsurprisingly as the Colliers. history followed as Ashington struggled, the club hit rock bottom in Ashington AFC was formed in 1883 making it one of the oldest 1994 when they were unable to raise a team against Crook Town Clubs in Northumberland. Despite it’s minor status it entered the FA resulting in the whole committee resigning. A public meeting saw a Cup as early as 1887. After joining the Northern Alliance in 1892, new committee formed and to celebrate, a group of supporters the club soon switched to the East Northumberland League where it launched the highly acclaimed fanzine ‘The Pit Pony Express’. remained until 1902 when it returned to the Northern Alliance. The Success soon switched to the team as the Colliers won their first Colliers played in this league until 1914, winning the League Title in trophy in 19 years, defeating Evenwood Town 1-0 in the 1999 1913/14, as well as the Northumberland Challenge Bowl in 1913. Craven Cup Final and winning the Second Division Championship in They switched to the North Eastern League in 1914/15, finishing the 2000/2001. Relegation followed, but Ashington fans were soon season in ninth place. The outbreak of World War One brought an celebrating again after winning the Craven Cup in 2003 with end to the League. another victory over Evenwood under new manager Tony Harrison. With the Great War over, Ashington returned to the North Eastern 2003/4 saw Ashington have one o f it’s most successful seasons in League. After finishing seventh in 1921, the Colliers were elected to the past 25 years, an FA Cup run saw Ashington reach the Third join the Football League Third Division North with fellow North Qualifying Round, another Craven Cup final appearance, as well as Eastern League sides Darlington, Durham City and Hartlepools winning the Second Division Championship after a run of 18 United. In 1921 Portland Park was upgraded from a typical Non- straight wins in 2004. After the shock resignation of Tony Harrison League venue to a stadium designed for 20,000. It had a re-laid in December 2004, ex-Shildon manager Ray Gowan was appointed pitch, new pavilion, tearoom and large press box added, as well as manager taking Ashington away from the relegation scrap and into new signing Knowles from Manchester United. Thompson was also a top half finish by the end of the season as well as two cup semi- signed from Leeds and Foster was brought in from Sunderland. finals. Ashington’s players were now ready for their professional debuts. Unfortunately a difficult few seasons followed both on and off the An opening day crowd of 10,000 saw Dickinson fire in the only goal pitch. A few close scrapes with relegation saw the club frequently of the game, as Ashington defeated Grimsby Town 1-0 at home. By changing managers and with increasing uncertainty surrounding the end of the season the Colliers finished in a respectable 10th the clubs Portland Park ground, Ashington FC made the worst start place. After finishing second bottom the season after, Ashington to a season in the clubs history in 2007/8 which saw only one point were successfully re-elected and finished the 1923/24 season in a gained from the first ten matches. In came manager Andy Gowens, superb eighth position, hosting Aston \ at home in the FA Cup with a former Ashington player, who worked wonders in keeping the a crowd of 11,837 packed into Portland Park, to see the Colliers lose Colliers in the Northern League First Division. On Friday 15th 5-1. The Colliers remained amongst the Country’s elite until the February 2008 Ashington played their final game at Portland Park 1928/29 season when a disastrous campaign saw the Colliers finish against Seaham Red Star. A bumper crowd of 1,954 - the biggest bottom and become one of the first clubs to miss out on re-election. attendance at a Northern League game in over 25 years - saw A struggling team and the miner’s strike, hit the Colliers hard as Seaham spoil the party with a 3-2 win. crowds dropped dramatically to under 1,000 for the final few home In the summer of 2008 a new executive board took control of the games in the Football League. club led by National Union of Mineworkers President Ian Lavery. In After losing League status, the Colliers returned to the North Eastern early August 2008 the new ground Woodhorn Lane was opened and League and reached the FA Cup first round again, going down 3-0 on Saturday 30th August 2008, Ashington played their first game at to former Football League opponents Rotherham. With the War the new ground defeating UniBond League side Ossett Albion 2-1 in ended, Ashington returned to the North Eastern League and again the FA Cup with a crowd of 341. Striker Gareth Bainbridge, scorer in reached the FA Cup First Round in 1950, with Rochdale making the the last match at Portland Park against Seaham Red Star had the trip to Portland Park. A club record attendance of 13,199 saw honour of being the first goalscorer at Woodhorn Lane. Ashington narrowly lose 2-1. When the North Eastern League folded A number of ex-Ashington players have gone on to make a name Ashington joined the Midland League for the 1958/59 season. for themselves, not only nationally but internationally. Patrick Ashington were runners-up to Peterborough United in their first O'Connell, an Irish international centre-half signed from Dumbarton season and were third in their second season. Despite the success during Ashington's Football League days went on to manage Real the amount of travelling became a big problem and Ashington Betis, Sevilla and FC Barcelona! More recently, in 1981 Tony Lowery joined the North Regional League. The club then joined the Northern was sold to West Bromwich Albion. Another player Dave Walton Premier League for the 1968/69 season facing the likes of joined Sheffield United before joining Crewe, Shrewsbury and Derby Macclesfield Town, Wigan Athletic, Boston United, Altrincham and County. An England International also emerged from the clubs ranks Northwich Victioria but financial problems meant the Colliers – at cricket. Steve Harmison, ranked as the World’s best fast bowler couldn't afford to play at that level for more than the one season after demolishing the West Indies as he took 7 wickets for only 12 and in 1970 Ashington FC joined the Northern League. runs at Sabina Park, played central defence for Ashington until 1996 Ashington’s League form was hardly superb, but the Colliers did before giving up to concentrate on cricket. BW 16 WHITLEY BAY FC FIXTURES AND RESULTS

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Whitley Bay 1 Leeds were restricted to a couple of counter attacks and the sight of the Premier League side trying to keep the ball in the corners Leeds City Vixens 2 with 10 minutes still on the clock, gave Whitley heart that Leeds were under the cosh. Despite Whitley's best efforts, they couldn't Sunday 9th January get the equaliser and the game finished with Leeds winning 2-1 and in the hat for the next round. Manager Andy Windscheffel Whitley Bay Women went out of the FA Cup after an enthralling was disappointed to lose ‘We gave them a close game and the contest at Hillheads on Sunday when they were beaten by the odd two goals we conceded were both disappointing however, we goal by Premier League side Leeds City Vixens. The Vixens enjoyed gave a good account of ourselves.’ the majority of the first half possession as Whitley sat back, packed midfield and tried to frustrate their higher League opponents. For all their possession, they didn't trouble the Whitley FA Vase 4th Round - Herne Bay v keeper and in fairness, Whitley rarely ventured out of their own Whitley Bay - Saturday 22nd January half. On 33 minutes Leeds made the breakthrough, with more The Club will be running a coach to Kent for the FA Vase 4th than a suspicion of offside as the ball was played through and Round game at Herne Bay. blocked by Jade Makarski in the Whitley goal. It fell kindly for the The coach will leave Hillheads at 5.30am, returning after the Leeds striker and she slotted home. It remained 1-0 to Leeds at game at approximately 5.30pm, depending on whether extra half time. After the interval, Whitley made a substitution and time is played. became a bit more adventurous and were starting to make an The cost will be approximately £33, depending on numbers. 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Tonight Esh Winning v Jarrow Roofing Spennymoor Town v Shildon Northumberland Senior Cup 2nd Round Whitley Bay v Ashington Tow Law Town v Ryton Northern League Division 1 Tomorrow Billingham town v Norton & Stockton Ancients Northumberland Senior Cup 2nd Round Bishop Auckland v Billingham Synthonia Newcastle Benfield v West Allotment Celtic Women’s FA Cup 1st Round from 6 yards out. More Whitley dominance ensued, without a real cutting edge and both sides were playing like teams who hadn't played for over a month, with misplaced passes aplenty. Middleton Middleton Athletic 1 were awarded a mysterious penalty on 41 minutes when only the referee saw an infringement. Even the Middleton players were Whitley Bay 2 bemused as the ref pointed to the spot, but they despatched the penalty with aplomb and were on level terms. Their delight didn't last (played at Hillheads) long as just before the half time whistle, Steph O'Brien played Amy Whitley eventually played this 1st Round match at the third attempt O'Brien clear of the Middleton defence and she slid the ball calmly into in a hastily arranged reversed fixture. Although pleased to get the the corner of the net to restore Whitley's advantage. The second half game on, the Bank Holiday weekend meant numerous absences in the was notable for its lack of any quality action as both sides tired, Whitley ranks and the depleted squad was supplemented by Reserves. cramped up and mistakes were even more prevalent. Both keepers had The early chances fell to Whitley as they had the majority of a couple of saves to make, and Whitley did hit the post late on but possession. However, the young Middleton side, from the Rochdale there was no further score. It finished 2-1 to Whitley and they enter area of Lancashire, were always dangerous on the break and the 2nd Round stage with a home tie against Premier League Leeds committed players forward with pace. It took until the 25 minute for City Vixens. Manager Andy Windscheffel was pleased to win the tie Whitley to make the breakthrough and it came from a Donna Brown 'After a long lay off, not a great deal of training and missing players corner, delivered to the far post. The ball wasn't cleared and it bounced on a Bank Holiday weekend, we were naturally a little ring rusty, so invitingly in front of Lisa Coleman who lashed home on the volley our main aim was just to win the game' The things they say HALF TIME QUIZ "We expected some kind of reaction from the supporters after this latest setback but it was still shocking to see their rage and disappointment" - 1. Since the year 2000, the Senior Cup Final has been A spokesman for Greek side Larissa responds after 500 supporters held at five different venues. How many of these can pelted the club's bus with rocks, eggs and, er, yoghurt after a 3-0 you name? defeat to Atromitos. "I see Blackburn are in as well. Maybe they have more to offer him. They 2. True of false? – The last time the final was held at can offer him free chicken for life and we can't compete with that" - Hillheads was in 1996. Tottenham Hotspur manager 'Arry Redknapp crying "fowl" when it 3. Can you name the ground no longer in existence emerges that he has a rival in the race to secure David Beckham's where the final was played on more than on occasion signature. during the 1980’s? "Regarding 'Arry's assumption that free chicken could tempt international talent like Beckham, just think of what David Sullivan 4. Which Northern League club beat Blyth Spartans in could offer in terms of free 'supplies'? The queue of slobbering the 2007 Final? footballers round Upton Park would dwarf anything seen at St Pancras 5. Preston Colliery were finalists twice in the 1920’s. By in the last month" – The Guardian what name is this club now known? "In one word, yes of course he can" - Kevin Keegan shows off his counting skills when asked if Roy Hodgson can survive as 6. Which rural Northumberland side play their home Liverpool manager. games at Armstrong Park? “I did invite him to Take That, but he declined.” - Steve Bruce doesn't 7. A team from Hexham won the Cup in 1949. What expect David Beckham to accept his invitation to join Sunderland was their full name? on loan, either. “Will he be okay for the Wigan game? I'll have to check his tweets and 8. Two other Northern Alliance sides won the cup in the see.” - Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was able to look at the funny late 1940’s. One was Cramlington Welfare but which side after ticking off Jose Enrique for revealing on Twitter that he Tyne valley club were winners in 1947? would miss the Tottenham game due to injury, a good few hours 9. Which Tyneside club play at Purvis Park? before Pardew wanted to reveal his squad. “Hodgson for England.” - Liverpool fans put their manager forward 10 What is the name of Heaton Stannington’s home for the international job after defeat to Wolves. ground? Answers on Page 28 Whitley Bay FC - Mini Soccer - Junior Soccer BW 23 Mini/Junior Soccer Courses throughout the Year! Whitley Bay FC - Mini/Junior Soccer will be holding courses throughout year for all players aged between 6 - 14 years old. The course will be run by qualified FA coaches, in a safe and professional environment. This is to ensure your child has the best opportunity to grow, learn and most importantly have fun.

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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NORTHUMBERLAND SENIOR CUP HISTORY Esh Winning remain second bottom after a 2-0 home defeat to Billingham Town. Michael Dunwell scored after 20 minutes with Andy Jennings adding WHITLEY BAY v ASHINGTON a second goal just after half time. Since 1960, Whitley Bay and Ashington have met eleven times in the In the Second Division, Newton Aycliffe increased their lead at the top of the Northumberland Senior Cup, with Whitley coming out on top six times, table after a 5-0 win over Morpeth Town. Warren Byrne gave the home side Ashington four and with one drawn game. a 16 second lead, with Elliott Gardner and Fred Woodhouse adding further The Colliers have won the trophy nine times as opposed to Whitley’s twelve. goals around the hour mark. Danny Mellonby added a fourth and he set up The sides have met four times in the final, Whitley winning on each occasion, Paul Broom for the fifth goal. but only after a replay in the 1964/65 season. Second placed Guisborough Town lost 2-0 at Team Northumbria, Nathaniel The last time the sides met at this stage was in 1999/2000 at Portland Park, Price and Mark Fenwick scoring in the second half. when the Colliers won by the only goal of the game. Only three times have the sides met in the Cup at Hillheads, and with dramatically contrasting Darlington RA and Marske United drew 1-1. Derek Bradley gave the visitors fortunes. In the 1966/67 semi final, Ashington were 4-0 winners and they a half time lead, with Freddie Huscroft equalising just after half time. had almost as comfortable a victory at the same stage in 1979/80, winning Spennymoor Town knocked out the Durham Challenge Cup holders, 3-0, but in the 1989/90 First Round, Whitley recorded their biggest ever Billingham Synthonia, who have won the competition the last two years. Senior Cup win, crushing the Colliers 9-0 with Kevin Todd scoring five and Danny Newby gave Synners an early lead,with Spennymoor missing an early Ian Chandler also on the score sheet. Michael Rae penalty. Michael Laws equalised on the half hour mark and Moors went ahead before the break through Craig Ruddy. Stephen Capper ASHINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB - CLUB HONOURS scored from the penalty spot a couple minutes into the second half, with Founder Members of the English Football League Third Division (North): Chris Emms completing the scoring. Members of the Football League 1921-1929 On Tuesday, Dunston UTS played their first game since mid November by Highest League placing: 8th in 1923/24. defeating Jarrow Roofing 4-0. Fergal Harkin and Ben Cattanach gave UTS a Northern Alliance: two goal advantage at half time, with Steve Preen and substitute Michael Champions: 1913/14. Hepplewhite adding further goals in the second half. Cup Winners: 1947/48 The other game between Tow Law Town and Consett was postponed minutes North-Eastern League: Non-reserve' Medal Winners: 195758 before kick off due to frost. League Cup Winners: 1933/34 (joint), 1939/40 On Wednesday, Norton & Stockton Ancients progressed to the next round of Midland League the Durham Challenge Cup, but left it late. Crook Town look the lead in the Runners-up: 1958/59. first minute with a Daniel Reeves volley. On the half hour, Jamie Owens East Northumberland League equalised for Norton. With extra time looming, Craig Gott gave Norton the Champions 1897/98. lead and Owens scored his second goal of the night to win the game. Northern League: In the STL Northern League Division Two, Washington and Horden CW drew Second Division Champions :2000/01, 2003/04 2-2. Craig Coates gave the home side the lead with a shot which dipped past Craven Cup Winners: 1998/99, 2002/03 Horden keeper Grant Herbert. On the half hour, Gilberto Chapim levelled the Craven Cup Runners Up: 2003/04 scores. Washington went ahead again through Nicky Martin in the second League Cup Runners Up: 1973/74, 1975/76, 2009/2010 Northumberland Senior Cup Winners: half with Tom Gavin equalising to share the points. 1920/21,1932/33, 1938/39. 1949/50, 1955/56, 1956/57, 1961/62, 1966/67, 1979/80 Four Clubs apply to join the Northern League Northumberland Challenge Bowl Winners: There were no teams promoted to the Northern League this season but there 1912/13, 1921/22. 1922/23, 1923/24, 1925/26, 1933/34. is every chance that it will be a different story next time around. Four clubs Northumberland Minor Cup Winners: have applied to join the STL Northern League next season, and two of them 1896/97. 1897/98. 1898/99 are former members, having been relegated in the last ten years. Three clubs F.A. Cup: (Pre-1926 1st round equivalent to modern 3rd round) are hoping to come up from the Wearside League, including two of the 1st round: 1921/22, 1923/24, 1929/30. 1952/53, 1961/62 current top three, Easington and Ryhope CW. The other application has come 3rd Round: 1926/27. from Redcar Athletic, who are currently in seventh place. Another former 2nd round: 1950/51. Northern League team Alnwick Town, who are currently unbeaten at the top F.A. Amateur Cup Semi-finalists: of the Northern Alliance, have also indicated their ambition to move back up. 1973/74. They are the only Northern Alliance club to have applied. Only one club from each league can be promoted and to do so they must finish in the top two, Northern League midweek round up plus they must also have a ground up to the required standard. Meeting the Six games survived in the STL Northern League on New Year Bank Holiday ground grading requirements could be the main obstacle facing Alnwick, as Monday, plus a Durham Challenge Cup tie. they have a healthy lead at the top of the table. If they do gain promotion, it In the First Division, Ashington defeated West Allotment Celtic 2-1. Phil Bell could well be at the expense of fellow Northumbrian side Morpeth Town, and Stephen Young gave the Colliers the lead with Ian Dunn scoring currently languishing at the foot of the Second Division Division, while Allotment’s consolation goal. second bottom Brandon United are also in danger of relegation. News BW 27

Non League News Evo-Stik League Division One South club Barwell have signed former England semi-professional international Scott Rickards. Rickards started off Blue Square Bet Premier club Gateshead have completed the signing of at Derby County as a youngster but failed to make a first-team appearance Sunderland left-back Michael Liddle on an initial month`s loan. Republic of and subsequently had trial spells at Walsall, Mansfield Town and Oldham. Ireland under-21 international Liddle made his senior debut for Sunderland He ended up at Tamworth on a free in July 2001 and immediately bagged last season as a second half substitute against Barrow in the FA Cup. seventeen goals, leading them to the Southern League Premier Division The 21-year-old defender signed a four-month loan deal at Leyton Orient for championship, promotion and the FA Trophy Final. the first half of the current campaign but returned to Wearside due to injury after making just one appearance. During 2008/09 the Londoner played The Sutton Coldfield-born player earned an England semi-professional twenty-two games on loan at Carlisle United and has been capped five times international cap, despite the fact that Tamworth were struggling in the by Ireland at under-21 level. With Paul Heckingbottom again sidelined due to Conference at the time and Rickards was subsequently transfer-listed as he injury Liddle will go straight into the side to face Kidderminster Harriers at looked to return to full-time football. the International Stadium on Saturday. He got that wish when Kidderminster Harriers paid an undisclosed fee, Liddle is the second young Sunderland defender to join Gateshead on loan believed to be around £5,000 along with a sell-on clause, as Harriers captured this season, Michael Kay having played ten games during October and the striker on an eighteen-month contract in December 2003. Rickards made November. "Liddle is a player with a bright future and has valuable Football his Football League debut as a substitute against Leyton Orient and totalled League experience on loan at Carlisle United," said Gateshead manager Ian seventeen games, scoring just once. In 2004 he joined Redditch United and Bogie. "He has a good background and has played international football. He then moved back to Tamworth on loan as well as Nuneaton before switching will be a useful acquisition and with Heckingbottom injured again we needed to Alfreton Town in August 2007. Short spells with Brackley Town, Redditch to bring a left back in." again, Solihull Moors and then Halesowen Town followed. Bobby Wilkinson, manager of Zamaretto League Division One South & West In July 2010 Rickards was suspended for six months for betting on a match club Hungerford Town , has heaped praise on his players after they returned he played in against Stalybridge Celtic. Rickards was fined £2,000 for two to league action with a “fantastic” 3-0 win at Andover last Monday. breaches relating to the Stalybridge match and an additional £500 after After not playing a league match for almost six weeks, Hungerford kicked off being charged with failing to assist in an investigation, the spokesman added. the New Year in style with goals from Chris Blackford and two from Richard The player claimed he was not expecting to take part in the game and had Bland securing a vital three points to help consolidate the club’s position in not been paid by the club. eighth in the table. STL Northern League club Newcastle Benfield`s striker John Campbell could And Wilkinson claims his side played some of their best football of the year be on the move back into the full-time game, with npower League One side in the 3-1 Red Insure Cup defeat to Cirencester Town last Thursday and Leyton Orient the latest to be linked with the ex-Manchester City player. The Monday’s thumping win at the league’s bottom side. “It was a fantastic win,” 22-year-old has scored twenty-one goals in eighteen league games this he said. “I am overjoyed with the result and I couldn’t be happier.” season. Wilkinson said his players deserved great credit for their efforts over the Several Football League sides have been linked with Campbell, who spent a Christmas period, which included reporting for extra training on Sunday in a trial period at Swindon Town, where he scored a hat trick in a reserve team bid to keep fit and prepare for the game at Andover. game. When asked if Orient were about to sign Campbell, who was released He said that with games now coming thick and fast to reduce the massive by Manchester City in 2007, O’s boss Russell Slade said: “Are we?” fixture backlog caused by the recent inclement weather, his squad would be But he did add: “We have had someone down on trial from the northern severely tested, although he said they would take it game by game, starting region. “We have had a look. There is a possibility. We are never slow to take a with the visit of ninth-placed Taunton Town to Bulpit Lane on Saturday. punt if we think there is someone from the non-League that can contribute, Ady Gallagher, joint-manager of Ryman League Premier Division club but we will have to wait and see.” Lowestoft Town , admits that the Crown Meadow pitch is making it more difficult for some members of the Blues` squad to make an impression. National News Lowestoft ground out an important 2-0 victory at home to Concord Rangers Kidderminster Harriers’ new chairman Mark Serrell has said that the Blue last Monday but it wasn’t easy for Gallagher`s side to maintain any kind of Square Bet Premier club has ‘weeks rather than months’ to sort out its attacking fluency due to the bobbly pitch, which is still feel the effects of the finances. freeze at the end of last year. Harriers managed to gain extra time from Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs “We feel sorry for wide players in particular,” said Gallagher, whose side’s win to avoid a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) but Serrell has warned that came courtesy of goals from Adam Smith and Joe Francis. “We’ve got some the club’s future is still in the balance. good wide players that like to run with the ball like Joe Francis and Jamie Godbold – it’s difficult for them because it’s not a great pitch to play on. “It Serrell said: “Compared to the first of December right now I am feeling more looks good from the side but it doesn’t play well – it’s something that as a confident, but there are no guarantees. club we need to get better at if we want to make the most of it.” “Time is of the essence but it has been for the last three months. Gallagher revealed that the state of the pitch is something that chairman “We’re hoping for a stay of execution while we negotiate with these people. Gary Keyzor is aware of but warned it will take time to get it right. If they come to nothing and there’s nobody else out there then there’s “It’s something that we need to work on,” he added. “I know the chairman, nothing else we can do. who is always working really hard for the club, is aware of it. “It’s not “I would think it is weeks rather than months. I would love to get until the through lack of effort - it’s just perhaps the lack of equipment that we need end of May, because most of the players’ contracts come to an end. to get it right.” The club currently need £120,000 to pay off their debts. BW 28

allowed Liam Hudson to run through on the Ryton left and slot the ball past WHITLEY BAY 3 RYTON 1 Kyle Hayes, who looked as if he had picked up an injury during limited action Whitley made it six points out of six over the holiday period but this was a in the first half. less than impressive win against the league’s bottom side. Many fans had This goal gave Ryton a lift and they started to grow in confidence while been expecting a confidence boosting goal feast against a Ryton team that Whitley struggled to play cohesive football, with passes continuing to be had conceded an average of five goals a game away from home this season, misplaced. Some players seemed to be too casual in their approach and it but it did not turn out that way despite a promising start. was no surprise that Whitley brought on all three substitutes midway Lee Kerr and Paul Chow were both in the starting line up, as was Chris through the half. However the changes did not significantly change the Fawcett, fit again six weeks after undergoing knee surgery. pattern of the game. Credit must go to Paul Chow, who stood out for Whitley, In front of a good Bank Holiday crowd of almost 500 fans, Ryton looked battling away well both in attack and defence and he went close to adding a hesitant whenever Whitley attacked and the opening goal was not long in third goal, but his header on 66 minutes was saved on the line. Gary Ormston coming. Paul Robinson tested the keeper with a shot from distance and then was coming more into the game, contributing in midfield and up front, and after the ball was put behind by an anxious defence, Paul Chow was left he forced Richardson to push a goal bound header over the bar after 73 unmarked to head home Robinson’s corner with just eight minutes on the minutes. Fawcett looked lively but his lack of match fitness showed as he clock. Gary Ormston fired narrowly wide five minutes later and after 20 suffered cramp in the later stages. minutes Chow’s shot from just outside the area was pushed over the bar by The longer the game went on with only one goal between the sides, the keeper Iain Richardson. When the visitors conceded a free kick about 20 yards greater the chances were that Ryton might steal an equaliser, but after from goal, Robinson’s shot was too powerful for the keeper to hold and when Pounder went close from Fawcett’s cross, Gary Ormston finally beat the ball ran loose, Chris Fawcett poked it towards goal. A desperate attempt Richardson with a close range header just two minutes from time to seal the to clear the ball off the line proved fruitless as the assistant referee signalled victory. a goal, giving Whitley a 2-0 lead with less than half an hour gone. Fans Whitley fans have been richly entertained in recent seasons with game after behind the goal doubted that the ball had completely crossed the line but for game of fast, flowing football and plenty of goals. At the moment, some of once they weren’t complaining at the decision of official! the football is not very attractive to watch but at least the team are playing At this stage it seemed just a matter of how many Whitley would score games again, and they’ve won the last two! against a young and seemingly dispirited side but a number of shots went agonisingly wide of the target and passes began to go astray leading to WHITLEY BAY: Hayes, McFarlane(Pounder 64mins), Fawcett, scrappy and disjointed periods of play. Cornforth, Smith, Ormston, Downes(Robson 55mins), Williams, The half time whistle came with no further score but still the expectation was Kerr(Mason 57mins), Chow, Robinson. that more goals would come. Three minutes into the second half there was Substitutes not used: Rowe, Taylor Bookings: None indeed another goal but few would have imagined that it would come from Referee: P Thompson (Spennymoor) the visitors, who took advantage of some poor Whitley defending which The Last 10 Years - Whitley Bay v Ashington 2009/2010 0 - 0 Away Northern League 2009/2010 2 - 1 Chow Johnston Neutral Northumberland Senior Cup Final @ St James Park 2009/2010 4 - 0 Coulson Johnston2 Ryan Home Northern League 2008/2009 5 - 0 Johnston Bell Kerr(p) Chow Cuggy(p) Away Northern League 2008/2009 2 - 0 Chow McFarlane Home Northern League 2007/2008 3 - 0 Kerr(2) Rowe Away Northern League 2007/2008 4 - 1 Kerr(2) Douglas Robinson Home Northern League 2006/2007 6 - 0 Kerr3 Minto Bell Sheeran Away Northern League 2006/2007 4 - 0 OG Walton Kerr Home Northern League 2005/2006 2 - 0 Minto, Livermore Away Northern League 2005/2006 3 - 2 Kerr2, Johnston Home Northern League 2004/2005 4 - 3 Moore, Johnston(2), B.Ryan Away Northumberland Senior Cup Semi Final 2004/2005 0 - 2 Away Northern League 2004/2005 3 - 2 Chandler, Johnston, Richardson Home Northern League 2001/2002 3 - 0 Walton 2, Cuggy Away Northern League 2001/2002 4 - 0 Cuggy 2, Bowes, Dugdale Home Northern League 2000/2001 5 - 2 Smith, Bowes, Pyle, Nash (2) Away Northumberland Senior Cup 1st Round 2000/2001 2 - 1 Livermore, Cuggy Home FA Cup Preliminary Round

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Northern League Cups Total 2010-11 Career As at 10 Jan 2011 Starts Sub Goals Starts Sub Goals Starts Sub Goals Apps Goals Terry Burke 4 2 6 0 0 406 0 Tom Kindley 4 1 1 5 1 0 48 0 Steve Gibson 12 3 3 4 15 7 0 22 0 David Coulson 0 0 0 209 32 Brian Smith 10 5 4 4 1 14 9 1 121 12 Callum Anderson 3 1 1 3 2 0 58 0 Brian Rowe 14 5 6 2 20 7 0 137 7 Gareth Williams 16 9 25 0 0 49 2 David Pounder 18 2 2 8 26 2 2 28 2 Craig McFarlane 12 2 1 8 1 20 2 2 113 12 Damon Robson 18 2 2 8 1 26 3 2 230 5 Paul Robinson 14 3 2 7 2 2 21 5 4 182 47 Gary Ormston 16 2 2 6 3 3 22 5 5 27 5 Phil Bell 1 5 2 1 7 0 149 52 Paul Chow 14 5 6 7 2 8 21 7 14 187 112 Adam Johnston 13 3 9 5 2 18 3 11 148 76 Lee Kerr 13 4 3 5 2 18 4 5 328 154 Darren Timmons 3 1 3 1 6 1 1 102 7 Chris Fawcett 6 6 1 4 4 10 10 1 100 9 Joe Cornforth 7 5 1 12 1 0 13 0 Kyle Hayes 11 6 17 0 0 17 0 Matthew Crook 1 1 0 0 2 0 Glen Taylor 7 3 4 1 1 8 3 5 11 5 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 Lee Mason 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 1 Greg Downes 2 2 2 Own Goals 1 1 Italics = player no longer at club BW 30 WHITLEY BAY v ASHINGTON

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