BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS

Sydenhams Wessex Football League Division One 17.10.20 - 3pm KO

Cover Photo Credit: JordanColbornePhotography @ColborneJordan

CLUBOFFICIALS

Ground Address: Moon Park, Western Way, Bemerton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 9DR

Chairman: Steve Slade Youth Chairman: Andy Nash

Vice Chairman: Clive Leonard Youth Secretary & Head of Coaching: Stuart Lindsay

Secretary: Ian Saunders Youth Treasurer: Sam Lindsay

Treasurer: Andy Stokes U18 Team Manager: Scott McDaniel

Ground Manager: Andy Nash

1st Team Manager: Jamie Cotton

1st Team Coach: Danny Proctor 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach: Jimmy Richardson MAINSPONSORS 1st Team Sports Therapist: Mark Lewis

Kit Manager: Nathan Gray

Reserve Team Manager: Jay Madden & Stef Tinkler

Reserve Team Coach: Mike Tinkler

Reserve Team Sports Therapist: ,Martin Higgins

U23 Team Manager: Tom Barrett

U23 Team Head Coach: Nathan Barnett

U23 Team Assistant Coach: Stuart Lindsay

U23 Team Goalkeeper Coach: Mark Cope

Programme Design & Edit: JMA Programmes @JMAProgrammes [email protected]

STEVESLADE Chairman Steve Slade welcomes our opposition and updates us on all things Bemerton Heath Harlequins.

Welcome one and all to Moon Park for this afternoon's game.

Today we entertain New Milton Town in a Wessex Division 1 League game. Our last home game was against Christchurch in the Wessex League Cup competition. They are one league above us in the Wessex Premier League and were enjoying a fabulous run in the FA Cup. We produced a very solid performance and beat them 3-0 on the day and were full value for it. Unfortunately, a few days later, in front of a packed crowd of 600 at Laverstock, in a Wessex League game our performance was well below what was expected. Laverstock were well up for the game and caught us on the back foot. We were three goals down in the first ten minutes and found wanting. We never recovered from the initial onslaught and finally went down a very disappointing 5-1. Laverstock were quicker to the ball, won more tackles and won the fight. Many other teams will be looking for our scalps. They will raise their game so we must constantly be on our guard and not under- estimate any team in this league. Today, I am expecting every player to give the match one hundred percent and produce a performance we can all be proud of.

Please adhere to our Covid 19 social distancing rules. Enjoy the game and stay safe.

Cheers

Steve Slade

Chairman

JAMIECOTTON Jamie share his thoughts ahead of today’s league fixture against New Milton Town.

Good afternoon and a warm welcome to Moon Park. Welcome also to Paul Turner and his New Milton team who are in good form at the moment. We hope you enjoy your visit to the Harlequins and return home safely.

While we are on the subject of welcomes, I'm delighted to announce that Chris Hicks has agreed to join the club as my assistant manager. Chris is a good friend of mine as well as a very good coach, tactician and motivator. He will be vital to the clubs success going forward.

Back on the field and it's been a very strange week to be honest, firstly a fantastic performance last Saturday got us a 3-1 win over higher d Christchurch in the League Cup. Unfortunately we couldn't replicate this on Tuesday night as we were comprehensively beaten 5-1 away at league leaders Laverstock. It was a night when everything that could go wrong did and they punished us for schoolboy errors. That result hurt everyone at the club, no one more than myself and the players. We trained hard Thursday and will endeavour to ensure that doesn't happen again any time soon.

On a more positive note it was great last week to see the return of Charlie Burden after a head injury absence and Cameron Roach who last Saturday started his first game for two years!

Enjoy the game and our hospitality.

Jamie

Manager

OURHISTORY Bemerton Heath Harlequins were formed in In 1997/98 the May 1989 with the amalgamation of three first XI lost in the clubs, Bemerton Athletic, Moon F.C. and final of the Wessex Bemerton Boys. All three clubs were League Cup, again previously very successful in their own right finishing 5th in and were a major force in local football. the League. Bemerton Athletic won the Wiltshire League In 1998/99 the club reached the last on three occasions. Moon F.C. consistently sixteen of the F.A. Vase for the first time in won honours in the Salisbury and Andover our short history. The Combination side Leagues and Bemerton Boys won several clinched the elusive Wessex Cup Final at the trophies in the Mid-Wilts League. fourth attempt. The Moon F.C. and Bemerton Athletic were Our Western Way ground continues to be by the end of 1988, looking for a fresh improved, providing the best facilities in the challenge therefore provisional talks of a area, without doubt. merger were held with an entry into the Wessex League being the No.1 priority. 1999 saw the opening of the Moon Room with spectacular viewing over the pitch, for This seemed the only logical step due to the Moon Room members and sponsors. close proximity of the grounds and the fact their players played for both clubs on The past few seasons have seen lots of Saturdays and Sundays. It is history now unpredictable football both good and bad, that the talks were successful, Bemerton culminating in the first relegation in the Heath Harlequins were formed and now clubs’ proud history. operate from a magnificent clubhouse 2019/20 saw the arrival of our new which was built by self-help. manager Ian Saunders as we embark on our Since the merger, the men’s first XI have new challenge in Division One. There has established themselves as a consistent been a huge turnover of staff and players as performer within the Wessex League. the club are looking to take a new positive and exciting look to the future. Season 1992/93 being the most successful to date finishing third in the League, The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic of winning the Wiltshire Senior Cup, 2020 has been a truly awful event in our completing a Hat-Trick of Hospital Cup Final world's history, but during this time of Victories and being the Wessex League’s sadness our football club has taken the longest survivor in the F.A. Cup and F.A. decision to re-ignite our once coveted Youth Vase with two fabulous cup runs. Section to ensure that when football comes back to some sort of normality, we will be a Season 1996/97 saw the 2nd XI as Wessex club that provides a fantastic community Combination League Champions and Cup project for children and adults from ages Runners-up. Under 6 through to our men's senior teams. PENPICS Management Team Jamie Cotton (Manager) - Jam has an excellent reputation in the local area. He has previously worked with the gaffer at other clubs and it was a no brainer for the two men to be reunited. Jam is an excellent acquisition for the Harlequins. Danny Proctor (Coach) - Danny, a serving officer in the British Army, had a long and distinguished military footballing career, playing for the British Army and the Combined Service football teams. This is Danny's first venture into coaching a civilian club, but he is already hugely respected. Being fit as a fiddle, Danny is an invaluable member of the coaching team. Jimmy Richardson (Goalkeeper Coach) - Jimmy is another serving Warrant Officer within the British Army. He also assists the gaffer with their other representative team, the Royal Artillery FC. Jimmy is a real players favourite and keeps the Harlequins goalkeepers in top condition. A thankless task at times, but Jimmy is another invaluable member of the coaching team. Mark Lewis (Sports Therapist) - Lewey is a former Royal Artillery soldier who has served with the gaffer for 20+ years. His expertise on the treatment table have ensured that players with slight 'niggles' have returned to playing sooner than normally expected. He is qualified in a number of 'therapy' practices and has become a trusted and valuable member of the staff.

Playing Staff Patrick Creese (Goalkeeper) – Paddy is an excellent young shot stopper. Born and bred locally, Paddy has spent his early years at Amesbury Town, before making the switch to the Harlequins in 2019. Scott Hassell (Defender) – Hass has had a good career including a long stint playing Ryman League football before moving to the local area. He is a mobile centre half who has a good knack of scoring important goals. George Plank (Defender) – George is a former Swindon Town youth product and is also a very keen futsal player. Planky has filled in at either full back position who enjoys not only defending but also joining in further up the pitch. Charlie Rayfield (Defender) – Charlie is another product of the Salisbury FC conveyor belt, he has played a good number of Southern Premier league fixtures. The Rayman is an excellent defender who can also get forward and deliver crosses of good quality. Another 20 year old who has a huge future in front of him. Jack Smith (Defender) – Jack is a no nonense defender who thrives on doing his job!! Jack has huge experience for one so young and we feel he is a real coup for the Harlequins.

PENPICS McAulie Stubbs (Defender) – Stubbsy was a last minute signing, before the 'season that never was' became null and void. In 90 minutes he proved to be exactly the sort of player that the Harlequins supporters will enjoy watching. Committed and wholehearted he also has good vision, whilst maintaining his defensive work firt and foremost. Jack Vallis (Defender) – Jack is a new addition to the Bemmy back line. A commanding centre half, Jack is vastly experienced with a number of Southern League appearances under his belt. A born leader, Jack will add his attributes to the squad for the coming campaign. Sean Wain (Defender) – Sean is Pompey born and bred. His promising youth career was cut short with an horrific leg break, but he showed his bouncebackability by playing in championship winning teams in both Wessex 1 and Wessex Premier before having a comfortable time in the Southern League. George Bennett (Defender/Midfielder) – George is a very elegant and comfortable footballer, who can play in a number of positions. Tenacious in the tackle but has an eye for a pass, George was an excellent acquisition in 2019. Charlie Burden (Defender/Midfielder) – Charlie is a former Salisbury FC player who progressed through their successful youth system. Burds is a combative and energetic midfield player who can also play at centre half. At 20 years old Burds has a long and exciting future ahead of him. Stefan Williams (Midfield) - Stef joined the club from Folland Sports in early 2020. His arrival coincided with an upturn in results as his combatitive, energetic midfield presence gave the Harlequins a new found edge. at Camberley Town before going to New Zealand, the club in September 2019. Brandon impressed at the back end of last season when he joined us from Woking Academy. A quick player who can play on the wing or inside. Has scored some important goals for us Ollie Davies (Midfielder/Forward) – Ollie joined the club from one of our local rivals. He was also a product of the Salisbury FC youth system. Ollie brought pace and enthusiasm to the Harlequins side although his season was cut short by injury. We look forward to seeing Ollie fully fit for the new season. Danny Finnigan (Midfielder/Forward) – Danny is a former soldier who has settled in the local area. Known for his tremendous engine, Finners has also scored his fair share of goals over the years. Brandon Mundy (Midfielder/Forward) – Brandon has had a long term back injury and joined the club in early 2020 in order to regain his fitness. A couple of training sessions have hopefully enabled Brandon to make his long awaited debut in the new season. Kane O’Keefe (Midfielder/Forward) – Kane has already had a great non-league career, playing for a couple of local teams. In particular Kano was the skipper for Salisbury FC as their phoenix side rose from the Wessex league back into the Southern Premier division. Prior to that Kane has made almost 300 appearances for the Harlequins scoring over a hundred goals. PENPICS Cameron Roach (Midfielder/Forward) – Exciting attacking midfield player with fantastic dribbling ability and huge amounts of energy. A former player at the club, we are happy to welcome Cam back into to the Bemmy ranks. Arisha Sheibatzadeh (Midfielder/Forward) – 'Ash' joins the Harlequins from Premier Division side Brockenhurst. Ash is Iranian by birth but he has an excellent understanding of the English language. Ash is quick, fit and direct and seems to have a fantastic attitude. We are delighted to add him to our squad. Callum Sweeney (Midfielder/Forward) – Exciting midfield player with huge amounts of energy and enthusiasm. A natural leader and is an excellent addition to the Bemmy ranks. Danny Young (Midfielder/Forward) – Danny (aka Youngy) has rejoined the club following 6 years away with fantastic spells at Blackfield & Langley and more recently with Salisbury FC. Youngy has previously amassed 150+ appearances for the Harlequins and everyone at the club are delighted to have him back in a black and white shirt. Justin Bennett (Forward) - Justin Bennett has been a non-league legend in a career that has spanned over 20 years. His former club include Andover FC, Gosport Borough, Salisbury FC, Oxford City and AFC Totton. JB is a genuine top bloke who is the perfect role model for all of the younger players. Although 37 years old when he first signed for the club, we hope he still has a few more years in a Harlequins shirt. Ronan Clancy (Forward) - Ronan is a young, hungry, local striker who has recently played for Shrewton. He has also represented Salisbury FC at both youth and then development levels. An exciting addition to the Harlequins ranks. Greg Peel (Forward) - Greg has an impressive footballing CV especially boasting experiences at Leeds Utd, Fleetwood Town and Carlisle. Greg has scored goals in the Southern League at teams like Evesham and Larkhall, whilst also getting goals for both Shaftesbury and Horndean in recent seasons. Greg has rejoined the Army and it's these ties which have persuaded him to take a chance with our club.

PLAYERSPONSORS

Brandon Mundy Sponsored by MC Brooksie

Charlie Burden Sponsored by Eddie George

Danny Finnigan Sponsored by Chapple Scaffolding

Scott Hassell Sponsored by Andy Stokes The club Treasurer and committee member Andy Stokes has kindly sponsored club favourite Scott Hassell for the coming season. Andy obviously supports every facet of club fundraising and this is another very welcome gesture from him.

Josh Hoey Sponsored by Health & Social Care Services Limited

PLAYERSPONSORS

Justin Bennett Sponsored by Alfie Gunn my 1P36 Journey & Awareness Page Unfortunately young Alfie Gunn suffers with an extremely rare chromosome condition. The Facebook page is designed to raise awareness of this condition. Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC would like to wish all the very best to both Alfie and his family. The club would also like to urge any/all of our readers to follow the page. Kane O’Keefe Sponsored by Clive Leonard The club Vice Chairman Clive Leonard has kindly sponsored fan and club favourite Kane O'Keefe for the coming season. 'Leo' obviously supports every facet of club fundraising and this is another very welcome gesture from him.

Greg Peel Sponsored by L4 Teamwear

George Plank Sponsored by Mills House Serviced Offices

Charlie Rayfield Sponsored by Inc. Bar Group

PLAYERSPONSORS

Jack Vallis Sponsored by Planky 1-2-1 Coaching

Stefan Williams Sponsored by Hot Tub Recovery Ltd

Jack Smith Sponsored by Roland and Bella Smith

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DATE OPPOSITION H/A COMP KO/RES LEAGUE TABLE 05 Sept Petersfield Town H HCDFL W 5-0 12 Sept Hamworthy Utd A HCDFL D 1-1 P PTS 30 Sept Fawley H JSMS L 3-4 Laverstock & Ford 5 9 10 Oct AFC Stoneham A HCDFL W 6-3 Bemerton Heath Harlequins 3 7 17 Oct Laverstock & Ford A HCDFL 3pm US Portsmouth 3 7 24 Oct Fareham Town H HCDFL 3pm Hamworthy United 5 7 31 Oct Bashley H HCCC 3pm Salisbury 5 7 Fareham Town 3 6 Wimborne Town 3 6 Romsey Town 3 6 AFC Stoneham 4 3 Petersfield Town 5 3 Totton & Eling 3 0

PLAYER APPEARANCE & GOAL STATS A G

The club was established in 1998 under the league at the name Lymington & New Milton as a the end of the merger of AFC Lymington from the season after Wessex League and New Milton Town most of the from Division Two of the Hampshire club's officials League, with the new club playing at resigned. New Milton Town's Fawcetts Field Dropping back into the Premier Division ground. The amalgamation of the two of the Wessex League, the club were clubs also led to the formation of renamed New Milton Town. In 2012–13 Lymington Town, who entered Division they finished bottom of the Premier Three of the Hampshire League, and a Division and were relegated to Division new, New Milton club based in Milford- One after rescinding their resignation on-Sea, who joined Division Two for a from the league when a proposed single season before folding. In their merger with Bashley fell through. first season, Lymington & New Milton In recent years there have been retained the Wessex League title won by numerous managers to take the hot AFC Lymington in 1997–98. However, seat, but no one making a real they were unable to take promotion as improvement on or off the pitch. their ground failed to meet the requirements. They were runners-up in Lou Fern took over as Chairman at the the league in each of the next two beginning of the 2018/19 season and seasons, making another failed set out to get the club running in a application for promotion in 1999– more professional manner. Whilst 2000. things improved off the pitch the results did not improve on. With the 2019/20 In 2003–04 Lymington & New Milton season curtailed early because of the were Wessex League champions, Covid Pandemic, Lou set out to get the earning promotion to Division One of right man into the hot seat. Enter Paul the Isthmian League. However, after a Turner from Poole Town FC who has single season in the Isthmian League, brought with him a whole new they were transferred to Division One management team and playing squad. South & West of the Southern League. Despite finishing above the relegation The future looks bright at The JMC zone in 2006–07, the club resigned from Stadium

DATE OPPOSITION COMP H/A RES STARTING XI 01 Sept Horndean FAC EP H W 2-1 Creese, Rayfield, Wain, G Bennett, Smith, Hassell, Young, O’Keefe, Peel, J Bennett 2, Sheibatzadeh 12 Sept Sholing FAC P H L 0-1 Creese, Rayfield, Perrett, G Bennett, Smith, Vallis, Young, Burden, Peel, J Bennett, Sheibatzadeh 15 Sept Shaftesbury SWLC 2 H W 6-1 Creese, Plank, Perrett, Williams, Hassell, Vallis, Young, Mundy, Peel, J Bennett 2, Davies 19 Sept AFC Portchester FAV 1Q A L 2-3 Creese, Plank, Perrett, Williams, Smith, Vallis, Davies, Gunstone-Gray, Mundy, J Bennett, Sheibatzadeh 26 Sept Petersfield Town SWL 1 H W 4-1 Creese, Plank, Wain. Gunstone-Gray, Smith, Vallis, Young, O’Keefe, Clancy, J Bennett 2, Sheibatzadeh 29 Sept Downton SWL 1 A D 0-0 Creese, Plank, Vallis, Smith, Perrett, Sheibatzadeh, Young, O’Keefe, Gunstone-Gray, J Bennett, Mundy 07 Oct Totton & Eling SWL 1 A W 3-1 Creese, Plank, Perrett, G Bennett, Smith, Vallis, Young, Mundy, Ramos, J Bennett 2, Davies 10 Oct Christchurch SWLC 3 H W 3-1 Creese, Plank, Mundy, G Bennett, Vallis, Hassell, Roach, O’Keefe, Peel, J Bennett 2, Ramos 13 Oct Laverstock & Ford SWL 1 A L 1-5 Creese, Plank, Mundy, G Bennett, Smith, Vallis, Young, O’Keefe, Peel, J Bennett, Ramos 17 Oct New Milton Town SWL 1 H 24 Oct Verwood Town SWL 1 A 27 Oct US Portsmouth SWL 1 H 31 Oct East Cowes Vics SWL 1 A 07 Nov Alton SWL 1 H 10 Nov Andover Town SWL 1 A 14 Nov Verwood Town SWL 1 H 28 Nov Romsey Town SWL 1 H 05 Dec Andover New Street SWL 1 A 12 Dec Fawley SWL 1 A 19 Dec Folland Sports SWL 1 H 02 Jan Downton SWL 1 H 09 Jan Petersfield Town SWL 1 A 16 Jan Ringwood Town SWL 1 H 23 Jan New Milton Town SWL 1 A 30 Jan Alton SWL 1 A 06 Feb East Cowes Vics SWL 1 H 10 Feb Whitchurch United SWL 1 A 13 Feb Totton & Eling SWL 1 H 20 Feb Laverstock & Ford SWL 1 H 27 Feb Romsey Town SWL 1 A 06 Mar Hythe & Dibden SWL 1 H 13 Mar US Portsmouth SWL 1 A 20 Mar Andover Town SWL 1 H 27 Mar Newport IOW SWL 1 A 30 Mar Verwood Town SWL 1 A 03 Apr Andover New Street SWL 1 H 10 Apr Fawley SWL 1 H 17 Apr Folland Sports SWL 1 A TBC Newport IOW SWL 1 H SUBS USED BHH ROLL-CALL , Sheibatzadeh Burden, Plank Apps Goals Creese, Rayfield, Perrett, G Bennett, Smith, Vallis, Young, Burden, Peel, J Bennett, Sheibatzadeh Davies, Mundy, Finnigan Patrick Crease 9 - Roach, Finnigan, Clancy Scott Hassell 3 - , Sheibatzadeh Hassell, Clancy, Finnigan George Plank 7+1 - Sheibatzadeh Mundy, Davies Eddie Perrett 5 - Gray, J Bennett, Mundy Clancy, Davies, Finnigan Charlie Rayfield 2+1 - Burden, Clancy, Finnigan Jack Smith 7 1 Burden, Rayfield, Sheibatzadeh MacAulie Stubbs - - Burden, Clancy, Davies Jack Vallis 8 - Sean Wain 2 - George Bennett 5 - Charlie Burden 1+4 - Stefan Williams 2 - Ollie Davies 3+3 - Danny Finnigan +4 1 Matty Gunstone-Gray 3 - Brandon Mundy 6+1 1 Kane O’Keefe 5 2 Cameron Roach 1+1 1 Arisha Sheibatzadeh 5+1 1 Callum Sweeney - - Danny Young 7 - Justin Bennett 9 10 Ronan Clancy 1+4 - Greg Peel 5 1 Rafa Ramos 2 1

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Laverstock & Ford 8 22 Andover Town 7 14 Folland Sports 7 13 Newport IOW 6 13 US Portsmouth 6 12 Alton 5 10 Hythe & Dibden 5 10 Verwood Town 6 8 Andover New Street 6 8 Bemerton Heath Harlequins 4 7 Petersfield Town 6 7 East Cowes Vics 6 7 Romsey Town 5 6 Ringwood Town 5 6 New Milton Town 5 5 Downton 7 5 Fawley 6 3 Whitchurch United 5 3 Totton & Eling 7 0

Francis Brian Assistants: Cash Gary

Referee: Ballard Michael

Officials Match

Rafa Ramos Rafa

Peel Greg

White Samuel Clancy Ronan

Siatous Owen Bennett Justin

Scott Aaron Young Danny

Sampson Tyrrell Sweeney Callum

Richardson George Sheibatzadeh Arisha

Middleton Bailey Roach Cameron

McKirdy Harvey Keefe ’ O Kane

McKay Pat Mundy Brandon

Christopher Long Christopher

Finnigan Danny

Elliott Lines Elliott

Davies Ollie

Joe Kimber Joe

Williams Stefan

Elliot Jones Elliot

Burden Charlie

Conor Jevon Conor

Bennett George

Daniel Haynes Daniel

Wain Sean

Elliott Hartnell Elliott Baker - Vallis Jack

Jordi Gentle Jordi

Stubbs MacAulie

Matt Gane Matt

Smith Jack

Asa Drodge Asa

Rayfield Charlie

Luke Dennison Luke

Perrett Eddie

Ben Cooper Ben

Plank George

Tyrese Boscott Tyrese

Hassell Scott

Ashley Booker Ashley

Crease Patrick

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