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

WHITLEY BAY v WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC STL Northern League Division 1

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

Ground and Registered Office Tel 0191 291 3637 (clubhouse) Hillheads Park, Rink Way, Whitley Bay NE25 8HR 0191 291 3636 (office & fax) www.whitleybayfc.com Chairman Director/Football Secretary Assistant Manager Paul McIlduff Derek Breakwell Steve Cuggy Vice Chairman/ Director/Pitch Maintenance Reserve Team Manager Company Secretary David Styles Marc Nash Peter Siddle Director/Publicity Coach Director/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 x95179_WBFC_p1_vw_x95179_WBFC_p1_vw 21/12/2010 13:27 Page 3

FA Vase Winners: 2002, 2009, 2010 WHITLEY BAY FC BW3 Welcome to Hillheads WHITLEY BAY v WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC STL Northern League Division 1 Monday 27th December 2010 Good afternoon and welcome to Hillheads Park for today’s STL Northern League local derby against West Allotment Celtic. I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all players, officials and supporters of West Allotment Celtic and I hope they enjoy their afternoon with us. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone associated with both of our clubs the compliments of the season. After the recent severe weather it is certainly good to be watching football again and both sets of players will be pleased to be back in action. During the lengthy lay off both Chris Fawcett and David Coulson have continued on the road to fitness and their return will strengthen the Whitley Bay squad for second half of the season. Unfortunately, the prolonged bad weather has prevented the completion of our new stand in time for today’s game so the far side terrace will once again be closed. Weather permitting, we will start the new year at home to Ryton next Monday, with the kick off once again at 2.00pm and then we hope to stage the FA Vase 3rd Round tie against AFC Liverpool on Saturday 8th January.

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BW4 MATCH REPORTS WHITLEY BAY 2 WEST AUCKLAND TOWN 3 Tuesday 14th December Whitley played this hurriedly arranged game, their first for four weeks, in an attempt to give the players some much needed match practice ahead of the FA Vase tie against AFC Liverpool. In the end, it was questionable how much benefit had been gained from playing the game, the result going against Ian Chandler’s team with the visitors snatching a late winner after Whitley had twice been New signing Lee Mason scored on his debut ahead. Just as concerning as the result was the ankle injury that appeared to be tripped, this time close to the by-line as he twisted left Paul Chow hobbling through the final minutes with Whitley past a defender. having used all their substitutes. On a positive note, debutant Lee Mason scored with only his second touch of the ball after coming On the hour, Damon Robson wasted a good opportunity, failing to off the bench and did enough to suggest that he could be a real get his shot on target when clear on goal, hesitating before sending asset. Even more significantly, David Coulson was among the the ball wide of goal. substitutes, the first time his name has appeared on the team sheet A double substitution just past the hour saw Glen Taylor and new since his serious knee injury in the Vase semi final at Barwell. signing Lee Mason replace Gibson and Kerr. Within a minute, the The pitch was in remarkably good condition considering the recent two combined to put Whitley back in front, Taylor playing the ball wintry weather which had given way to several hours of persistent square for Mason, who with only his second touch of the ball rain earlier in the day but it was a comparatively sparse crowd of drilled an excellent shot into the far corner from 15 yards out. under 250 who witnessed the game, perhaps no surpri se with the Rarely ca n a debutant have had a more immediate impact. Briefly game only being arranged three days earlier. West Auckland settled Whitley got on top and a 20 yard shot from Chow stung the hands quickly and looked livelier in the opening stages, Whitley’s first of Hanson, who needed two attempts to gather the ball. Glen Taylor attempt on goal coming after nine minutes when Paul Robinson’s was guilty of wasting a good opportunity to make the game safe first time effort flew over the bar. Five minutes later a shot from when he hit the ball over the bar with 17 minutes left. However, in distance was deflected wide of goal as Whitley came more into the midfield, Whitley were struggling to retain possession and this was game. allowing the visito rs to gain the upper hand, leaving the defence, The visitors were forced into an early change when new signing now without Gibson, too exposed. Another good save from Hayes Matt Tymon had to be helped from the field after taking a knock. resulted in a corner, on the right, and when the ball came across Undeterred they almost took the lead a minute later but Stuart Stephenson was left unmarked just outside the six yard box and he Banks saw his cross shot tipped over the bar by Kyle Hayes at full headed the ball home to level the score once again. It looked as if stretch. Hayes was in action again soon afterwards, making another what was an entertaining game would end all square but with two excellent save. minutes left on the clock, a promi sing attacking position for At the other end, an effort from Paul Chow spun high into the air Whitley led to the decisive goal when Robinson dallied on the ball above Billy Hanson but the Auckland keeper managed to collect the and was caught in possession. A quick ball upfield caught Whitley ball safely. Lee Kerr tested Hanson with a 20 yard shot that the square and left Hayes one on one with a West Auckland attacker. keeper saved comfortably. The ball was played out to the right where substitute Chris Lunn Barely a minute before the interval, visiting captain Mark had the simple task of slotting the ball into the empty net. Stephenson tried to deny Damon Robson the opportunity to take a The referee inexplicably played eight minutes of added time but quick free kick 25 yards from goal by holding him back. The referee with Paul Chow hobbling after picking up an ankle injury just might have intervened more quickly but instead ended up booking before the 90 minute point, Whitley were unable to make any both players. When the kick was eventually taken, Ste phenson impression on a well organised and determined West Auckland suffered greater punishment when he deflected Lee Kerr’s shot past defence and the visitors deservedly held on to take the points and his own keeper into the bottom corner of the net to give Whitley avenge the defeat they suffered on their own ground in August what on the balance of play was a rather fortuitous advantage. when Whitley ran out 3-0 winners. Parity was restored two minutes into stoppage time when Auckland broke quickly down the right and sloppy defending allowed Dan WHITLEY BAY: Hayes, Gibson (Taylor 61mins), McFarlane, Rowe, Hindmarsh to slide the ball under Hayes for the equaliser. Cornforth, Williams, Pounder (Smith 86mins), Robson, Kerr (Mason The second half be gan in controversial fashion as Whitley were 61mins), Chow, Robinson twice denied what appeared to be clear cut penalties. The first came Substitutes not used: Timmons, Coulson when Paul Chow was brought down by the keeper as he raced onto Bookings: Robson, Cornforth a through ball ten yards from goal. Two minutes later, Chow again Referee: B Gordon (Birtley) x95179_WBFC_p1_vw_x95179_WBFC_p1_vw 21/12/2010 13:27 Page 5

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Northumberland Senior Cup 2nd Round from the hard working midfielder. All in all this was a well deserved win from a well organised and hard working Bay side and as ever, the travelling Wednesday 25th November support turned up in large numbers, easily outnumbering the home fans. WHITLEY BAY: Burke, Timmons, Reid, Hodgson, Coulson, Ryan, Moore, West Allotment Celtic 1 Robson, Bell (Kerr 77mins), Chow (Picton 70mins), Robinson (Waite 60mins) Whitley Bay 3 Substitutes not used: Kindley, McFarlane

Whitley progressed to the semi finals of the Northumberland Senior Cup thanks to an excellent first half performance against West Allotment Celtic Monday 22nd February on a cold and breezy night at Whitley Park. An early goal from Phil Bell set them on their way and by the interval they were 3-0 ahead, leaving the Whitley Bay 1 home side little chance of getting back into the game. Terry Burke was back in goal and Darren Timmons started in place of the injured Callum Anderson but these were the only changes from the side that won down West Allotment Celtic 1 the road at Newcastle Benfield four days earlier. Whitley were quickly on the attack and after just four minutes Phil Bell rose above the Allotment Whitley dropped points at home for only the fourth time this season when defence to head home a cross from the right by Chris Moore. This was his they were held to a draw by local rivals West Allotment Celtic. The result third goal in successive games and it gave Whitley just the start they was not totally surprising coming just five days ahead of the FA Vase needed. Four minutes later, Paul Chow broke through and nearly added a Quarter Final at Shildon and with several key players missing from the second but hi shot was pushed wide by keeper Chris Bannon. Whitley kept starting line up. Leon Ryan, Darren Timmons and Chris Fawcett were out up the pressure and after Moore’s shot rebounded off the keeper, Chow injured while Paul Robinson, Craig McFarlane and Paul Chow were all on was unlucky to see his effort smothered by Bannon at point blank range. the bench. Both sides were looking to attack but Whitley had the better of The home side were contributing to a fast flowing game but Timmons, the early exchanges and deservedly went in front after 14 minutes when Coulson and Ryan were looking strong at the back and it was not until the Adam Johnston ran at the Allotment defence, went past two players before 23rd minute that Allotment came close to equalising when a shot flew drilling a low shot past keeper Chris Bannon from 10 yards. For a while inches past the post although Burke looked to have the ball covered. Whitley looked comfortable but the visitors gradually gained more of the Just past the half hour Whitley had the ball in the net again when Chow tapped home a cross from Moore but the goal was ruled out due to an possession and looked a threat, as they gained the upper hand in midfield.A offside flag being raised. With the benefit of the stiff breeze at their backs, minute before half time, the visitors drew level when Bay defender Whitley pegged Allotment back in their own half and Damon Robson’s Christopher Compson, brought in from the Reserves for his first team cross almost produced a goal but this time Bell’s header lacked power and debut, tripped an Allotment player on the right edge of the penalty area. was comfortably saved. The second goal was not long in coming however Michael Latimer took the spot kick and comfortably beat Terry Burke to and with 38 minutes on the clock Chow again burst through but stumbled leave the game evenly balanced at the interval. as he went past the last man. He managed to regain his foothold and The second half began with Whitley making two changes, Robinson and advanced into the penalty area, crossing the ball to the far side of the box McFarlane replacing Compson and Reid and the move helped Whitley to where Paul Robinson drilled a low shot into the net to double Whitley’s get a better grip of the midfield. Despite this, they failed to trouble the advantage. Four minutes later and the game was virtually over as a contest Allotment defence for whom Kevin Hughes was doing a fine containing when Chris Moore spotted the keeper off his line and cleverly lobbed the job. Phil Bell directed a header straight at Bannon but just past the hour he ball into the net from some 20 yards out on the right. Surprisingly this was was replaced by Paul Chow, who quickly got in on the action, playing the Moore’s first competitive goal of the season and it was richly deserved. ball through to Richard Hodgson whose close range effort was blocked. The second half was always likely to be something of an anti climax with With 15 minutes remaining, Whitley fans were cheering what looked like a Whitley only needing to contain their opponents to ensure progress to the perfectly good goal when a cross from the right was played on by Chow semi final. Shortly before the hour, Leon Ryan came up in support at a corner and got his header on target only to see it cleared off the line by and Johnston running in behind the defence sent a diving header into the Daniel Hall. Ian Chandler took the opportunity to bring on one of the net. However, the assistant referee raise his flag for what can only be promising reserve team players, Mark Waite, for the last half hour to give described as a highly dubious off side decision and the ‘goal’ was ruled out. him a taste of first team football and he showed some good touches in Whitley were beginning to exert real pressure now and Lee Kerr brought a midfield and attack. Aided by the wind, the home side were having more of fingertip save from Bannon with an angled shot across goal. Picton’s long the ball and they pulled a goal back when Paul Gardiner beat Burke from throw was headed on by Coulson but again the keeper made the save. ten yards out. They continued to battle away but Whitley’s defence held Chris Moore then tested Bannon with a stinging shot that was pushed firm and 13 minutes from time, a fourth goal almost came when Moore’s wide. Allotment were still quick to break and more than once it looked as if cross-cum-shot flew across the face of goal as Bell and Waite both raced in they might steal the points but the Bay defence held firm. but neither could quite get the vital touch and the ball went into touch. Lee Kerr replaced Bell for the last few minutes and threatened to cause WHITLEY BAY: Burke, Compson (Robinson 46mins), Picton, Hodgson, problems for the tiring Allotment defence with his close ball control. 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BW6 WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC- Player Profiles CHRIS BANNON (Goalkeeper) – Signed for Allotment in October PAUL BUZZEO (Defender/Midfield) – Signed during the close season 2009 after some fine performances for Walker Central in the after playing for Newcastle Benfield in recent campaigns. Paul Northern Alliance. Made his debut at Billingham Town on 03 can operate at right-back or the right side of midfield and is an October and went on to be an ever-present for the remainder of excellent capture for Allotment. Played for Gateshead before the campaign, giving many impressive performances along the joining Benfield. way. BRADLEY BROOKING (Defender/Midfield) – Joined Allotment from DANIEL STAPLES (Goalkeeper) – Young keeper signed from Consett Team Northumbria earlier this season and has impressed as both in August 2010. Dan possesses excellent shop-stopping abilities; a defender and on the flanks. Possesses plenty of pace and tricks something that he used to demonstrate during the half-time interval a few years ago when Allotment were still in the to beat his man and looks a fine acquisition for the club. Northern Alliance and Dan was one of the kids that came onto STEPHEN BUZZEO (Midfield) – Signed from Newcastle Benfield in the pitch as soon as the players disappeared! When he went on March 2010 and helped bolster the centre of the field for to make similar saves from the players too, it quickly became Allotment towards the end of last season. Now joined by his clear that he had a big future in the game. elder brother Paul, Stephen is likely to be an integral part of the CHRIS JEWELS (Defender) – Signed for Allotment in the summer of team during 2010/11. Played for Dunston before joining Benfield. 2009 after spells with Gretna and Washington. Made his debut ANDREW DUGDALE (Midfield) – Strong-tackling player signed in as a substitute in a 5-1win over South Shields in August 2009 October 2010 to bolster the Allotment midfield. Andy has and went on to give a series of brave and committed enjoyed much success in the past with Whitley Bay and P performances at the heart of the defence, despite suffering from Newcastle Benfield. a series of niggling injuries. Scored his first goal for Allotment away to Bishop Auckland in the final game of last season; a cool MARK WAITE (Midfield) – Previously with Whitley Bay, Mark finish from four inches out. signed for Allotment in August 2010. He is another youngster who provides strength in midfield and is very capable of picking KEVIN HUGHES (Defender) - Joined Allotment in November 2006 from Newcastle Benfield and made his debut away to out a penetrating pass or two. Billingham Synthonia. A tall, cultured player, Kevin settled in IAN DUNN (Midfield/Striker) – Another player who followed the immediately and made such a fine impression that he picked up management duo from Walker Central during the summer of both the Young Player of the Year and Player of the Year awards. 2009. Ian coped very well with his first taste of Northern League Playing in all but four games last season, Kevin went one further football despite struggling with a nagging injury for several than in 2006/07 by picking up all three clubs awards; adding the periods of the season and made 36 appearances, scoring six Players’ Player of the Year trophy to those on which his name goals. was already etched. MARC WALTON (Striker) – CRAIG SCOTT (Defender) – Another young player who signed for A lethal marksman, Marc joined the club Allotment in the summer of 2009; following the management from Morpeth Town in March 2010 and ended up scoring twelve team from Walker Central, where he was an integral part of their goals in just eight games. This is Marc’s second spell with Northern Alliance winning side. He has also played for Heddon. Allotment, following a series of appearances towards the end of Craig was hampered by injuries during last season but still the 2006/07 season. Marc was previously with Newcastle Utd showed enough class to suggest he will be a real star at this and Torquay Utd and has also represented Newcastle Benfield level in the coming years. and Ryton. Marc is the son of ex-Allotment striker, David, who CHRIS REID (Defender) – A close-season capture by Allotment, won a number of medals with the club towards the end of an Chris developed through the junior ranks at Whitley Bay and illustrious career in local football. featured for the Seahorses on many occasions last season. A LEE HAMILTON (Striker) – Tall, pacy forward signed from Ryton in very useful acquisition for Celtic. September 2010 and scored on his debut at home to Dunston JAMES NOVAK (Defender) – Signed from Team Northumbria in the UTS. Lee has also played for Tow Law, Bedlington Terriers and early weeks of the campaign. James has shown much promise as Ashington. a full-back who is keen to press forward whenever possible. TOM WADE (Team Manager) – Tom took over the reins in GARETH McALINDON (Defender/Midfield) – Vastly experienced player who has joined as a player but is also supporting Team September 2010 following the departure of Paul Bennett and Manager Tom Wade in a management role. Hopefully, Gareth Andrew Wood. He has bags of experience in building up teams will be able to pass on the lessons he has learnt whilst plying his and his success in leading Newcastle Benfield to the Northern trade very successfully for Dunston Federation, Bedlington League title is still fresh in the memory. Tom will be looking to Terriers, Newcastle Blue Star, Newcastle United, Carlisle United, re-establish Allotment in the top half of the table once he has Doncaster, Scarborough, Gateshead and Blyth Spartans. had time to mould the squad as he wishes. E x95179_WBFC_p1_vw_x95179_WBFC_p1_vw 21/12/2010 13:27 Page 7

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BW10 A brief history of Whitley Bay Football Club

1950s resigning and a succession of managers, Derek Bell, Kenny Parker The present Whitley Bay Football Club was formed in 1950 and was and Paddy Lowery were unable to stop the rot including relegation known as Whitley Bay Athletic. From 1950 until 1955 Athletic were back to the now renamed Unibond 1st Division and in the members of the Northern Alliance and during those five seasons 1999/2000 season with Dave Styles in charge with only one win by they won the League Championship, the League Cup (twice) and in mid November, Dave made way for former player Andy Gowens to 1952/53 they became the first amateur team for sixty years to win take over. Unfortunately time wasn’t on Andy’s side and despite the Northumberland Senior Cup. strengthening the side he was unable to save the club from In 1955 the Club decided to join the powerful North Eastern League relegation to the Northern League. which consisted wholly of professional sides and for three seasons The Bay's first season back in the Northern League proved to be Bay struggled at the foot of the league. In 1958 a limited company every bit as tough as expected and they ended the season a was formed, the Athletic dropped from the title and a successful disappointing eleventh, but the club did enjoy a fairly application to the Northern League was made. successful run in the F.A. Cup beating Unibond Premier League 1960s Clubs Worksop Town and Gainsborough Trinity before going out at Barrow in the 4th Qualifying Round. During the 1960’s Whitley Bay became one of the top amateur clubs in the country. They won the Northern League title in 1964/65 and 2000s 1965/66, as well as the League Cup in 1964/65. The Club won the The 2001/02 season proved to be one of the most memorable in the Northumberland Senior Cup six times in ten years and they were clubs’ history when against all expectations they reached the Final runners up on another occasion. It was in the Amateur Cup that of the F.A Carlsberg Vase at Villa Park and won the trophy with a Whitley rose to national prominence, reaching the semi-finals twice spectacular Ian Chandler header in extra time against their Jewson and the quarterfinals four times. The quarter final against Hendon Eastern League opponents Tiptree United. The Vase run had an effect in 1965 set the ground record, when 7301 supporters packed into on their League position, when after leading the League for the first Hillheads Park only to see Hendon win 3-1. half of the season, the combination of League, Vase and League Cup 1970s games, which saw them reach the semi-finals, led to a backlog of fixtures and the team had to play 13 games in the final 28 days of The early 1970’s saw Bay’s successes continue with the League Cup the season, resulting in a final League position of 5th. being won in 1970/71, and the County Cup in 1970/71 and 1972/73. With the demise of amateur football the Club’s fortunes took a With expectations high, things didn’t go quite to plan the following nosedive, culminating in them having to apply for re-election to the season, although the club did reach the Final of the Northumberland League in 1979/80. Senior Cup losing 2-0 to a strong Newcastle United Reserves side and they also made it to the last 16 of the FA Vase, only losing to a 1980s last minute extra time goal by Oadby Town, having played for over During the early `80’s the Club slowly pulled itself around and when an hour with ten men. League form proved erratic and the club the Board of Directors appointed former player, Bobby Graham, as finished the season 10th, the highest position they had achieved all team manager in 1986, the team’s performances took a huge turn season. Manager Andy Gowens shocked the Board by resigning for the better. During his first season in charge Bobby took Bay to immediately the season had finished and the Directors appointed ex their highest League position (5th), for fifteen years and the team Blyth Spartans boss John Charlton to the hot seat. He brought his enjoyed their best ever F.A. Trophy run, when they reached the last assistant from Blyth Graeme Clark with him. Charlton’s stay sixteen. To cap a great season the Northumberland Senior Cup once however lasted only six months before he resigned. The Directors again came to Hillheads, when Bay beat highly rated Blue Star 2-1 in acted quickly and former striker Ian Chandler was installed as the the final. new Manager and he appointed goalkeeper Terry Burke as his In Whitley’s final season in the Northern League (1987/88), after assistant. Ian brought in another ex player when he appointed Steve looking likely League Champions for most of the season, only a bad Cuggy as coach. run of injuries prevented the title coming to Hillheads. With the Ian Chandler’s first full season in charge brought silverware into the Club on the up and up, it was decided to apply to the H.F.S. Loans club when Whitley Bay won the Northumberland Senior Cup League, an application that proved successful. beating Newcastle Benfield Saints 2-0 in the Final. A respectable 5th 1990s place in the league was also attained, but the club faired less well in In season 1989/90 Bay had their best ever run in the F.A. Cup, when the other cup competitions. The 2005/06 season proved to be they got to the Third Round proper, beating Scarborough and disappointing with early exits from all the cup competitions and Preston North End, only to lose 1-0 at Rochdale. inconsistency in the league resulting in a 10th place finish. The following season Whitley’s move to the H.F.S. Loans League was The 2006/2007 season was a one to savour for the fans as the team justified, as they won not only the First Division Cup for the second reached the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. On the way there time (the first being in 1988/89), but also the Championship and they defeated Unibond League sides Stocksbridge Park Steels and promotion to the Premier Division. Whitley finished in 11th spot in North Ferriby United before meeting neighbours Blyth Spartans in the 1993/94 season, their best position in the Premier Division. The an epic 3rd Qualifying Round tie. In front of 2,023 fans at Hillheads, following season Bay began a downward spiral with Bobby Graham Blyth earned a replay when a last minute goal gave them a 2-2 draw x95179_WBFC_p1_vw_x95179_WBFC_p1_vw 21/12/2010 13:27 Page 11

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but in the replay at Croft Park two early goals from Mark Sheeran with Lowestoft Town. Meanwhile in the league Bay continued to and Phil Bell put the Bay on the way to a famous victory in front of stay among the front runners but as in 2002 too many games in the 1,700 supporters. Whitley’s run came to end at Gainsborough Trinity last three weeks of the season saw their challenge falter and after a where they went down 2-0. In the FA Vase Bay reached the last 32 defeat at Penrith, Whitley had to be happy with finishing 3rd for the going out at Gloucestershire side Slimbridge where a late goal put second season running. A good League Cup run was also halted by paid to Bay’s chances. However it was to be the league where Bay Penrith when they beat Whitley on penalties in the semi-final took the honours. On the final day of the season a 3-1 win at following a 0-0 draw after extra time. Durham City and Sunderland Nissan slipping up at home to Back in the Vase Bay had home advantage in the 1st leg for the Billingham Synthonia gave Bay the Arngrove Northern League Title semi-final and in front of a crowd of 2,947 goals from Paul Chow on goal difference from Billingham Town. The honours didn’t end and a Lee Kerr penalty gave them a 2-1 lead to take to Crown there as goalkeeper Terry Burke was named Arngrove Northern Meadow. In the 2nd leg a capacity crowd of 2,250 Bay saw their one League Player of the Year and Lee Kerr won the inaugural Bob goal lead wiped out inside 2 minutes but a 13th minute equaliser Moreland Trophy for the Young Player of the Year. Lee also picked up from Leon Ryan and a superb display from the whole team saw the prestigious Radio Newcastle Player of the Year and manager Ian Whitley Bay become the first North Eastern side to reach the new Chandler took the Manager of the Year award. As the only club to Wembley where their opponents were Glossop North End from the score more than 100 league goals Whitley’s brand of exciting North West Counties League. attacking play was a joy to watch. And what an occasion it was. With 12,212 fans in the stadium they The 2007/08 season got off to a good start when the club won the were treated to as good a game as Wembley will see and goals from Cleator Cup beating Newcastle Benfield B.P in the league’s annual Lee Kerr and Paul Chow (his 40th of the season) brought the FA Vase curtain raiser between the League Champions and League Cup back to Whitley Bay for the 2nd time in 7 years. Lee Kerr also was Winners. Another successful season followed and although Whitley voted the Man of the Match. failed to retain the league championship, they only just missed out on the runners-up spot when Consett won their final game of the Last season was again a memorable one with Whitley fighting on season. However the main focus of the season came in the FA Vase four fronts for honours. An early exit from the FA Cup following a 2 when they reached the semi-final stage having beaten the holders -0 defeat at Guiseley in the Preliminary Round left the Bay battling and hot favourites Truro City 3-0 on their own pitch in Cornwall. for the League, League Cup, Northumberland Senior Cup and FA Another long trip in the quarter-finals took them to Hungerford Vase. Their interest in these competitions held until mid April when Town and a Paul Robinson goal set up a two legged semi-final tie the number of games Whitley were forced to play meant that the with Lowestoft Town. Disaster struck in the first leg at Lowestoft League was lost to Spennymoor Town and 2nd place surrendered to where a 4-0 win for the Trawlermen made them firm favourites, but Shildon and the club had to be content with 3rd place for the third in a fantastic second leg Whitley just failed to pull it back despite successive season. However the Northumberland Senior Cup was taking a 3-0 lead after just 24 minutes. Both legs were played in won in an entertaining Final played at St James Park, where Bay beat front of just over 2000 spectators. Off the field Lee Kerr was again Ashington 2-1 with goals from Paul Chow and Adam Johnston. presented with the Bob Moreland Trophy and Paul Robinson was Whitley had previously beaten a strong Newcastle United Reserve voted as runner-up for the Northern League Player of the Year and side in the Semi-Final. The Semi-Final of the League Cup was again long serving Secretary Derek Breakwell was presented with the reached but despite another Paul Chow goal the Bay went down 2-1 Arthur Clark Memorial Trophy for his services to the Northern to South Shields League. Whitley also reached the semi-final of the Northumberland But once again Wembley beckoned when after victories over Alsager Senior Cup only to lose in extra time to a strong Newcastle United Town, Boldmere St Michaels, Poole Town, Chertsey Town, Shildon Reserve side. and an epic two legged semi final against Barwell, Whitley Bay The 2008/09 was a one that all Bay fans will remember for a long reached the FA Vase Final for the third time and for the second time. Following a quiet start to the season the FA Cup took centre successive season. This time Bay’s opponents were Wroxham from stage as Whitley progressed to the 3rd Qualifying Round following a the Eastern Counties League. A difficult game was expected but the notable 3-1 victory over Conference North side Hyde United. thousands of fans who made the trip from the north east to However Bay came unstuck against Unibond Premier League side Wembley were cheering after only 21 seconds when Paul Chow took Nantwich Town. In the league a good run of form up to the advantage of hesitation in the Wroxham defence to score the Nantwich game saw the team established in the top six. The FA Vase fastest ever goal seen in a Wembley Final. Although Wroxham got then took centre stage with Abbey Hey from the North West an equaliser after quarter of an hour Whitley’s lead was soon Counties being Whitley’s first opponents. Despite their lowly league restored when a Richard Hodgson free kick was turned into his own position it was Abbey Hey who took a 2-0 lead and only a late net by a Wroxham defender. Lee Kerr's spectacular effort after just equaliser from Chris Moore took the game to extra time where Bay 50 seconds of the second half ensured the Vase would be coming ran out 5-2 winners. Hard fought victories at Penrith and Bootle and back to Whitley Bay for a record equalling third time. Further goals then home wins against Stratford Town and Biggleswade Town took from Adam Johnston, Paul Robinson and Josh Gillies completed the Whitley into the semi-final for the second year running where a 6-1 victory, the highest score in the history of the FA Vase Final. Paul chance of revenge was offered when they were once again paired Chow was also named Man of the Match. x95179_WBFC_p1_vw_x95179_WBFC_p1_vw 21/12/2010 13:27 Page 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Robinson Midfield Paul signed from Newcastle Blue Star. He is an attacking midfielder who has become a favourite with the fans. Formerly with York City he has also played for Bedlington Terriers. Started on the bench at Wembley in 2009 but started and scored in the 2010 Vase Final. Won the Goal of the Season, BBC Newcastle Player of the Year, Club Player of the Year, Players Player of the Year and Supporters Player of the Year last season. x95179_WBFC_p1_vw_x95179_WBFC_p1_vw 21/12/2010 13:27 Page 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glen Martin Physio An approved FA Physio, highly respected by the players and Management. Glen assists with coaching and players pre and post match preparations. Always has final say on players’ fitness and availability in order to protect them from long term damage. Had the players in peak condition for both Wembley Finals. x95179_WBFC_p1_vw_x95179_WBFC_p1_vw 21/12/2010 13:27 Page 14

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The 2010/11 campaign is Allotment’s seventh in the Northern club earned instant promotion (after a play-off, of course!) but League. Prior to earning promotion in May 2004, Allotment World War II put a stop to any further progress. competed in the Northern Alliance. Yet, immediately upon jumping The club recommenced operations in 1946/47 and, slowly but up to the Northern League, the club romped to the Second Division surely, progress was made. Added to a solid nucleus of “old heads”, championship and won the Craven Cup too, under the inspirational an influx of excellent players from the Juniors Section, started after management of Terry Mitchell. The club was rocked by the the war, created a blend that was far too strong for Allotment’s departure of Terry in early October 2005 as he was offered the rivals and the club enjoyed an unprecedented run of success from opportunity to head-up the Youth Academy at Hartlepool United. the mid-fifties onwards. The championship was won on four He was replaced by his assistant, Brian Latty, who did well to keep successive seasons between 1956-60, with the NFA Amateur Cup the club on an even keel until his own increasingly onerous work added in 1957 and the NFA Minor Cup captured in 1958. commitments led to his departure at the conclusion of the season Unlike some of their rivals, the club decided to remain loyal to the and subsequent replacement by the aforementioned Middleton and Northern Amateur League rather than move to a higher level of Winskill partnership. competition. However, the bulk of the team did move on and the The history of football in the community of West Allotment goes club lost the winning habit, leaving it to face some dire and back into the early years of the last century. Indeed, the first mediocre times during the 1960s. In fact, the club was stagnating organised club to represent the village competed in the Byker & so badly, in a league that was struggling to retain a competitive District League as early as 1908/09. Various clubs came and went number of teams, that closure was a real possibility for a while. over the ensuing years but the formation of the West Allotment Fortunately that spectre was dismissed with the introduction of Primitive Methodists (PMs) team after World War I was the key step new blood into the club towards the end of the decade and, once leading to the creation of the present-day club. The PMs competed again, the on and off-field strength began to be developed. The in the Forest Hall & District Churches’ League with reasonable club also moved to Backworth Welfare in 1968, consigning the success until 1928. ponds and mud of the Farm Ground to memory. In 1928, the PMs began to feel the bite financially. Deeply-rooted in With the astonishing goal-scoring exploits of Benny Williams (his a coal-mining community and with the industry in turmoil 400th goal for the team was scored in just his 412th appearance!) following the General Strike, trying to maintain a local club was supported by strength in all positions, the team won the NFA extremely difficult. So, facing ever-increasing debts, the decision Amateur Cup again in 1975 and were always amongst the title- was taken to wind-up the Primitive Methodists team and create a new club. That new club was effectively a merger of the old PMs chasers. However, the championship remained tantalisingly out of team and West Allotment Juniors, another local club where it made reach until 1982, when Allotment won a nail-biting play-off by the sense to close-down, join forces and re-emerge stronger. odd goal in seven against Annitsford Welfare. When the title was So, the 1928/29 season saw West Allotment Celtic commence retained with ease the following season, the decision was taken to operations in the North Shields & District Churches’ League. Playing move up a grade for the first time since 1938. at Holystone and using old stables as changing-rooms, the club The 1983/84 season saw Allotment begin their Northern Alliance didn’t meet with instant success. However, eventually the League career and make their debut in the FA Vase. The first honour at the Cup was won in 1934/35 to provide Celtic with their first higher level arrived in 1985 when Ponteland United were beaten in significant trophy. the Alliance Challenge Cup Final at St.James’ Park, Newcastle. The A move to the newly-created Tynemouth & District League in 1935 first of Allotment’s eight Alliance titles arrived soon after, in 1987, saw the club begin to become more of a force. Yet the initial signs after two nail-biting play-off matches with Gosforth St.Nicholas. were not promising, with Celtic losing 5-1 at Old Hartley Star and The club continued to maintain high standards following that 2-1 at home to Earsdon Road Villa in their opening fixtures. To the success, never finishing lower than sixth in the Northern Alliance relief of those from West Allotment, it didn’t take long for the and winning seven further titles. players to find their feet. In fact, so good was the recovery that a Particularly noteworthy was the hat-trick of titles between 1998- ten-point gap between Celtic and the top of the table was closed 2000, won under the management team of Ken Scott and Billy before the season ended. The club then had to face Whitley Bay & Hays. In 1997/98, the team won twenty-four successive league Monkseaton Reserves in a play-off for the title and unfortunately matches on the way to clinching the championship. That successful the decider went the way of the seasiders. Remarkably, Allotment duo was followed by another in the form of Terry Mitchell and also finished in a play-off position in the following two seasons too Brian Latty, who maintained the exacting standard set by their – and, in each case, lost the decider! predecessors. Terry and Brian led the club to championship success The decision to move to a higher-grade of football was made in in three of the four years they were in charge, as well as guiding 1938 and the club joined the Second Division of the Northern Allotment into the Northern League. There were also many cup Amateur League. Now playing at the aptly-named Farm Ground, successes and some exciting runs to the later stages of the FA Vase. which was to remain “home” until 1968, supporters helped to In 2001, the club moved to Whitley Park (also known as the Blue dismantle a cowshed in Heaton and move it, piece by piece to West Flames Sports Ground) in Benton after having acted as tenants at Allotment where it was reassembled at the ground. The shed was Hillheads in Whitley Bay since 1995. Whitley Park is also the home not for spectators – it provided the players’ changing facilities! The base of the Northumberland Football Association. x95179_WBFC_p1_vw_x95179_WBFC_p1_vw 21/12/2010 13:27 Page 16

BW16 WHITLEY BAY FC FIXTURES AND RESULTS

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BW18 LEAGUE TABLES STL Northern League Division One 2010-11 Pos Team P W D L F A WD L F AGD Pts 1 Consett 21 12 1 0 36 12 4 1 3 17 15 26 50 2 Shildon 20 8 0 2 38 8 6 3 1 18 13 35 45 3 Spennymoor Town 18 4 2 2 25 10 9 1 0 27 5 37 42 4 Newcastle Benfield 18 7 0 1 32 7 6 3 1 19 11 33 42 5 West Auckland Town 19 6 0 4 16 14 6 0 3 24 18 8 36 6 Whitley Bay 18 6 4 2 14 8 3 2 1 13 8 11 33 7 Norton & Stockton Ancients 19 5 1 3 13 8 5 2 3 15 13 7 33 8 Bedlington Terriers 19 5 2 4 30 17 5 0 3 17 10 20 32 9 Dunston UTS 17 5 0 2 15 8 5 2 3 21 15 13 32 10 South Shields 16 6 1 4 24 15 1 2 2 6 10 5 24 11 Billingham Town 20 5 1 4 18 22 2 2 6 13 23 -14 24 12 Ashington 16 4 1 3 22 12 3 1 4 15 17 8 23 13 Penrith* 19 1 4 4 18 19 6 0 4 19 15 3 22 14 Sunderland RCA 19 4 2 4 19 16 2 2 5 7 16 -6 22 15 Tow Law Town 17 3 3 4 13 13 3 0 4 10 13 -3 21 16 Jarrow Roofing 20 3 3 4 11 23 2 2 6 13 26 -25 20 17 West Allotment Celtic 18 3 1 3 13 10 2 2 7 9 15 -3 18 18 Billingham Synthonia 20 3 4 5 19 17 1 2 5 10 19 -7 18 19 Bishop Auckland 17 1 0 3 8 11 4 1 8 22 34 -15 16 20 Stokesley 17 1 2 6 12 22 2 2 4 9 21 -22 13 21 Esh Winning 22 2 0 7 12 23 1 2 10 15 47 -43 11 22 Ryton 20 0 0 8 15 31 1 0 11 7 59 -68 3 *-3 points deducted STL Northern League Division Two 2010-11 Pos Team P W D L F A WD L F AGD Pts 1 Newton Aycliffe 19 6 2 1 18 9 8 1 1 28 10 27 45 2 Guisborough Town 18 7 1 1 22 12 6 1 2 18 15 13 41 3 Whickham 17 4 0 2 14 7 7 1 3 18 11 14 34 4 North Shields 15 5 1 1 14 7 5 2 1 18 12 13 33 5 Marske United 15 6 1 2 23 10 4 0 2 13 6 20 31 6 Team Northumbria 17 7 0 4 31 16 2 1 3 7 7 15 28 7 Crook Town 16 5 1 3 20 13 3 1 3 16 15 8 26 8 Washington 17 5 2 3 16 13 3 0 4 11 17 -3 26 9 Whitehaven 15 3 2 2 18 12 4 1 3 24 23 7 24 10 Chester-Le-Street 16 5 1 2 19 10 2 2 4 13 18 4 24 11 Birtley Town 18 3 2 3 21 23 3 3 4 20 20 -2 23 12 Thornaby 18 4 2 3 15 16 3 0 6 13 19 -7 23 13 Darlington Railway Athletic 20 3 1 6 10 24 4 0 6 11 18 -21 22 14 Gillford Park 15 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 27 23 4 20 15 Hebburn Town 18 4 1 5 19 20 1 3 4 9 14 -6 19 16 Horden C.W. 17 4 1 5 20 17 2 0 5 11 24 -10 19 17 Seaham Red Star 17 4 3 4 28 28 1 0 5 8 17 -9 18 18 Northallerton Town 15 4 1 3 20 12 0 1 6 8 19 -3 14 19 Brandon United 17 0 1 8 6 21 2 1 5 10 22 -27 8 20 Morpeth Town 16 0 1 7 6 24 0 1 7 11 30 -37 2

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National News several goals while on trial during the last pre-season. Whitley Bay 5 -1 Cullercoats Fleetwood Town moved up a place to fifth in the Blue Square Bet 18 December Premier table – just behind opponents Newport County – after being Despite the FA Vase game against AFC Liverpool falling victim to the the only non league club throughout the country to get their game weather (again!) Bay did get a game on against Cullercoats of the completed after the dreadful weather even put paid to the majority of Northern Alliance on the 3G pitch at Northumbria University’s Coach the Barclays Premier League matches on Saturday December 18. Lane Campus. The Northern Alliance side took the lead after around 20 A shivering crowd of 1,142 saw Magno Viera give the Cod Army minutes but Bay had levelled by half time and then edged ahead early something to shout about with the opening goal after 21 minutes. in the second half, thanks to strikes from Glen Taylor and Greg Downes. Top scorer Craig Reid should have equalised after Jon Worthington had Lee Mason then emphatically volleyed home a cross from the right into fouled Darryl Knights in the area, but Scott Davies saved Reid’s penalty. the top corner and the scoring was completed by a couple of trademark But with 14 minutes remaining, substitute Robbie Matthews levelled Paul Robinson finishes. The first a thumping 20 yarder into the top left after good work from Reid had set up the former Salisbury City striker. corner, and the second curled into the same corner from the right hand Heavy snow forced Luton Town’s clash with York City at Kenilworth edge of the penalty area after beating a couple of defenders. In a game Road to be abandoned 10 minutes into the second half. expertly refereed by a certain Mr S Cuggy another pleasing aspect was The game was initially given the go-ahead following a pitch inspection the return of David Coulson for his first appearance of any sort since but a deterioration in the weather made conditions unplayable. It was his injury against Barwell in the FA Vase semi final first leg last season. goalless at the time the referee called a halt to proceedings. He played around 15 minutes as did Chris Fawcett after his recent Vice-chairman Chris Reeves has confirmed Poole Town’s application for operation. promotion to the Zamaretto League has already been lodged with the Non-League clubs wanting to be considered for promotion to the next Football Association. But Reeves insists the Sydenhams Football League level have to submit their application to the Football Association by the (Wessex) Premier Division titlefavourites are not being “disrespectful to end of December. A number of clubs throughout the Pyramid who other clubs” over the promptness of their application. He believes the would like to progress simply cannot at this time due to the current ambitious Dorset outfit are just being organised as they try to get financial climate. Uhlsport Hellenic League general manager Brian King everything into place so they can play at a higher level if they qualify to summed up the situation: “Due to the financial state of the country go up in May. Rival Wessex Premier clubs may feel Poole are being and the cost implications to reach the next standard of ground facilities presumptuous about their prospects of clinching the crown for a third I am already aware that Premier Division leaders Ardley United do not successive season, especially with almost five months of the campaign intend to apply, the same is the case for Kidlington and Ascot United. still to go. But Reeves said: “We’ve applied for promotion on the basis “These clubs have cited escalating costs that would be incurred without we’ll have a ground share. being able to acquire any Football Foundation funding towards the “There isn’t a concrete deadline for a ground share to be put in place, costs. but by the time the decision about promotion is taken in May “Shortwood United have already thrown their hat into the ring, but everything has to be solidly in position at our end.” their ground already holds the appropriate Grade `E`, as is the case with Reeves, whose has seen Wimborne Town and Hamworthy United turn Slimbridge, who presently occupy second place behind Ardley. down Poole proposals to groundshare this month, added: “We’re “Wantage Town are presently reviewing the work they will need to do continuing to talk to other clubs and are determined to tie up a ground to comply. Chairman Tony Woodward believes several thousand pounds share. “I’ve also been talking to the FA this week to keep them fully up will need to be spent and he has concerns with regard to some of the to date with what we’re doing. “What they’ve told me is the earlier we required work as the club location is in an area classified as ‘Of have a ground share in place, the better chance we have of them Outstanding Beauty’. Discussions are ongoing with the FA.” accepting it. If we won the league and already had a ground share in Toolstation Western League Premier Division club Wells City have place, it would be looked on more favourably than if we’re still trying to started major improvement works on their Athletic Ground stadium, in fix up one.” co-ordinance with the guidelines set by the FA. The work will be done in Barwell currently hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Evo-Stik two phases, the first of which the club hopes will be completed in time League First Division South table, which is quite remarkable. for the visit of local rivals Street on December 27th, before work It is remarkable considering the Canaries have had to endure two resumes in the New Year. Phase one will see a new path laid around the changes in management and the departure of a number of players pitch, allowing easy access for disabled spectators, while fencing will since their unbeaten start to the season. also be constructed around the playing surface. New dug-outs will also Jimmy Ginnelly, the third incumbent in the Barwell hot-seat this be put in place. "We have to comply to the league standards so we have season, has had to contend with a string of players leaving Kirkby Road to try and meet the grade," club chairman Steve Loxton said. 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"We would have liked to do the work in the close season so when with a `shock` 5-2 win away at Sydenhams Wessex League Premier people arrived for the new campaign they would have a nice new Division Verwood Town. After three postponements the game was ground but sometimes timescales work against you." finally played and Torpoint wasted no time in stamping their authority The second phase, which will start in the New Year, will see a new on the tie with two Liam Thornton goals in the first 26 minutes. building block, featuring spectator toilets, ticket office and Verwood pulled one back but both Adam Carter and Josh Grant scored groundsman's hut built at the front of the ground. to give the Cornish side a 4-1 advantage. The second half saw Grant Ridgeons League First Division clubs could face an uncertain future if make it 5-1 midway through the half before Verwood added a the competition cannot attract new members. League officials are consolation 13 minutes from time. Toolstation Western League Cadbury believed to be concerned about the long-term health of the First Heath booked their place with a win over Uhlsport Hellenic Leaguers Division, which is currently five short of its twenty-two-team capacity. Reading Town. Will de Wet was their star performer, scoring twice in Lakenheath, who are currently sitting top of the Kershaw League their 4-1 victory. The striker opened the scoring after just 5 minutes, Premier Division, are the only club from the feeder leagues to have finishing off a superb flowing move. applied for promotion for next season. Godmanchester Rovers manager And he was at it again 2 minutes before the half-hour mark when he David Hurst believes a lack of ambition from would-be promoted sides, latched onto to Sasha Tong's through ball and finished expertly from the current economic climate and the amount of travelling required close range. And Tong then made it 3-0 on the stroke of half with an has put question marks over the league’s future. 18-yard strike of his own. Reading did pull a goal back but there was "I’ve heard the rumours and I know the league were worried about a no stopping Cadbury, who restored their three-goal cushion 6 minutes lack of teams last season," said Hurst. "We are a bit concerned because after the interval when de Wet turned provider for George Boon. of a lack of teams wanting to come up and do the travelling. "There’s not much money about at the moment and a lot of clubs are struggling to get sponsorship and revenue. A lot of teams can’t pay players, so The things they say people would rather play at a local level. "I think the travelling is one of the biggest problems, but it’s "For the first time in many, many years I will be having roast beef disappointing when you have a pyramid system and teams don’t want for Christmas dinner rather than turkey or chicken. It will be my to go up. "I think if teams are winning their league and being consistent protest against what is happening at [Blackeye] Rovers and what then they should be looking up for the next challenge. You need to try is happening to our football in this country. What the hell is going to improve yourselves." Hurst, who said Godmanchester would look to on? I feel very strongly and passionate about this because I see the play in the Hereward Teamwear United Counties League if the Ridgeons game being taken over by non-football people" - Watford First Division were to be disbanded, added: "We really want to stay in chairman Graham Taylor really sticks it to Venky's. And every the Ridgeons. The football and the facilities are better than in the UCL." other innocent poultry producer that hasn't sacked Big Sam Great Yarmouth, FC Clacton and Brantham all went up to the Premier Allardyce this week. Division last season, but only Cambridge University Press, who finished second in the Kershaw Premier League, came up. Sepp Blatter came out today … to announce that he is open to the "On the face of it, seventeen teams isn’t enough, but it’s better than not 2022 World Cup in Qatar being played in winter. And having been having a league," said University Press boss Nigel Dixon. "I think the on the naughty step all week, Civil Liberty's Uncle Sepp has also league are a bit concerned about a couple of teams near the bottom of been doing some serious thinking after his comments about how the table and whether they’ll be able to continue." Saffron Walden gay supporters should refrain from any special hugging activity Town, who rejoined the league in 2004, would also be affected by any when they go to the famously open-minded Gulf state in 2022. restructuring, but assistant-manager John Butchart believes promoted Suffice to say, Blatter's remarks went down about as well as Julian clubs must meet the required standards. "The teams that are members Assange winning Fox News's Man Of The Year Award. – The are concerned about the teams coming up meeting the right criteria," Guardian he said. "We want to welcome new clubs, but it has to be a level playing "He's a great lad, an honest lad. It was an honest challenge. There field. was no malice in that tackle whatsoever. I know he is an honest person, that he doesn't have that within him to go out and hurt FA Vase someone. He made an honest, committed challenge, and he's There were a couple of `surprise` results in the FA Vase Third Round ties nothing to worry about" - Tony Pulis attempts to break the played on Wednesday 15th December, with two Step 6 sides ousting world record for using 'honest' in a single paragraph while Step 5 outfits. East Midlands Counties League side Holbrook Sports defending Ryan Shawcross ahead of Stoke's trip to Arsenal. enjoyed a comprehensive home win against 1987 winners St Helens "When I arrive at the [Bayern headquarters] on the Säbener Strasse Town. Holbrook despatched their Vodkat North West Counties League I feel right at home. I know all the employees from A to Z, and I Premier Division visitors 4-0 to ensure their progression. 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BW28 THRO’ THE YEARS WITH THE BAY by Lynn Bone 1 year ago Today’s STL Northern League 21-11-09 Northern League Division 1 Fixtures Newcastle Benfield 1 Whitley Bay 3 A tremendous derby win for the Bay; Kerr (2) and Bell Ashington v Bedlington were Bay's scorers. Billingham Town v Billingham Synthonia 5 years ago Bishop Auckland v Spennymoor Town 19-11-05 Northern League Jarrow Roofing v Penrith Whitley Bay 1 Morpeth 1 Newcastle Benfield v Tow Law Town A goal deep into added time from Tony Chapman earned Shildon v West Auckland Town the Bay a point. South Shields v Sunderland RCA 10 years ago Stokesley v Norton & Stockton Ancients 18-11-00 Northern League Whitley Bay v West Allotment Celtic Whitley Bay 1 Durham City 2 Tomorrow: A poor display by Whitley; Burgess was the Bay's Ryton v Dunston UTS (7.30pm) marksman. 20 years ago HATS OFF TO SPARKY ! 24-11-90 HFS Loans League First Division With loyalty, especially amongst non Whitley Bay 1 Winsford Utd 1 league players, seemingly an old fashioned A Perry Briggs goal earned the Bay a fortunate draw. word, it's good to see that some players still remain loyal to a club and don't move 30 years ago around for a few extra quid. 22-11-80 Northern League West Auckland Town 1 Whitley Bay 3 Lee Kerr shines out like a beacon as far as A comfortable win for the Bay; Rafferty, Thompson and loyalty is concerned. Since making his Bay Scott were Bay's scorers. debut nearly seven years ago Sparky has had quite a few offers to leave Hillheads 50 years ago and play at a higher level . Yet he has 19-11-60 Northern League Cup 2nd Round remained loyal to the Bay and as well as Whitley Bay 3 Stanley Utd 2 scoring over 150 goals for the club he has Whitley progressed to the next round with goals from Walton (2) and Grant. picked up numerous personal and team awards. It's nice to report on a player who NOSTALGIA NOTE... Former Bay full back, Tony Knox was appointed Bay manager on remains loyal to a club but I'm afraid November 10th 1974. Sparky is an exception to the rule. x95179_WBFC_p1_vw_x95179_WBFC_p1_vw 21/12/2010 13:28 Page 29

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Northern League Cups Total 2010-11 Career As at 15 Dec 2010 Starts Sub Goals Starts Sub Goals Starts Sub Goals Apps Goals

Terry Burke 4 1 5 0 0 405 0 Tom Kindley 4 1 1 5 1 0 48 0 Steve Gibson 12 3 2 4 14 7 0 21 0 David Coulson 0 0 0 209 32 Brian Smith 9 5 4 3 1 13 8 1 119 12 Callum Anderson 3 1 3 1 0 57 0 Brian Rowe 13 5 6 1 19 6 0 135 7 Gareth Williams 15 8 23 0 0 47 2 David Pounder 17 1 1 7 24 1 1 25 1 Craig McFarlane 10 2 1 8 1 18 2 2 111 12 Damon Robson 17 1 1 7 1 24 2 1 227 4 Paul Robinson 12 3 2 6 2 1 18 5 3 179 46 Gary Ormston 14 2 1 5 3 3 19 5 4 24 4 Phil Bell 1 5 2 1 7 0 149 52 Paul Chow 13 5 4 6 2 5 19 7 9 184 107 Adam Johnston 13 3 9 5 2 18 3 1 1 148 76 Lee Kerr 12 3 3 4 16 3 3 325 152 Darren Timmons 2 1 2 4 1 0 100 6 Chris Fawcett 5 6 3 4 8 10 0 98 8 Joe Cornforth 6 5 11 0 0 11 0 Kyle Hayes 9 6 15 0 0 15 0 Matthew Crook 1 1 0 0 2 0 Glen Taylor 6 3 4 1 1 7 3 5 10 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 1 0 1 1 1 1 Own Goals 1 1 Italics = player no longer at club x95179_WBFC_p1_vw_x95179_WBFC_p1_vw 21/12/2010 13:28 Page 30

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Terry Burke Chris Bannon Kyle Hayes Paul Buzzeo Steve Gibson Kevin Hughes Craig McFarlane Chris Jewels David Pounder James Novak David Coulson Chris Reid Darren Timmons Stephen Buzzeo Brian Rowe Andy Dugdale Brian Smith Ian Dunn Gareth Williams Gareth McAlindon Jo e Cornforth Mark Waite Damon Robson© Stu Morris Lee Kerr Paul Gardiner Lee Mason Lee Hamilton Paul Chow Gary McRoberts Paul Robinson David Molloy Chris Fawcett Marc Walton Gary Ormston Craig Scott Glen Taylor Bradley Brooking

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