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

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

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

F.A. Carlsberg Vase Northumberland Senior Cup Northern League Challenge Cup Winners Finalists Winners 2001/02, 2008/09, 2009/10 1953/54, 1954/55, 1955/56, 1964/65, 1970/71 Semi Finalists 1965/66, 1976/77, 1985/86, Finalists 2007/2008 1990/91, 2002/03 1967/68 F.A. Amateur Cup Northern League J.R Cleator Cup Semi Finalists Champions Winners 1965/66 1968/69 1964/65 1965/66 2006/07 2007/08 Northumberland Senior Cup Runners Up H.F.S. Loans League Div. 1 1959/60, 1966/67, 1968/69, Winners Champions 1969/70 1952/53, 1960/61, 1963/64, 1990/91 1964/65, 1967/68, 1968/69 H.F.S. Loans Div. 1 Cup 1969/70, 1970/71, 1972/73 Winners 1986/87, 2004/05, 2009/10 1988/89, 1990/91 x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:01 Page 3

FA Vase Winners: 2002, 2009, 2010 WHITLEY BAY FC BW3 Welcome to Hillheads WHITLEY BAY v NEWCASTLE BENFIELD STL NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION 1 Saturday 16th October 2010

Good afternoon and welcome to Hillheads Park for today’s STL Northern League Division 1 game with Newcastle Benfield. I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all players, officials and supporters of Newcastle Benfield and I hope they enjoy their afternoon with us. Last season, we met on four occasions with Whitley coming out on top three times. However, all four games were closely contested and in April, it took a last minute equaliser from Adam Johnston to earn us a 2-2 draw in the League game here at Hillheads. Today’s game could be just as close, with Benfield having made an excellent start to the season thanks in no small part to striker John Campbell who has scored no fewer than 16 league goals to date. He is certainly a player to be watched. We are delighted to be part the community campaign to support national Breast Cancer Awareness Month and thanks to special dispensation from the Northern League, the Whitley Bay players will be wearing pink shirts in today’s game. Members of the Tynemouth and Whitley Bay Soroptomists, dressed in pink, will be making collections around the ground and we hope you will support this very worthy cause, further details of which appear on other pages of the programme. May I remind you that as work has now started on our new covered stand on the far side of the ground, the terrace on that side is closed for safety reasons. It is anticipated that the work will take approximately five weeks, but this is dependent on the weather. Next Saturday, we have another tough game when we travel to league leaders Consett and the following Tuesday evening, 26th October, we take on Dunston UTS here at Hillheads. Before both of those games, our Under 18 team will be at home to Staveley Miners Welfare, from Chesterfield in the FA Youth Cup 3rd Qualifying Round on Thursday, evening, kick off 7.45pm. Admission is just £3 and £1 for concessions. Paul McIlduff Chairman HOWAY THE BAY! Enjoy Today's Game

The Directors would like to thank the Vice Presidents for their continued support Mr K Barnes, Mr C Bell, Mr R Bloomfield, Mr S Booth, Mr G Brindle, Mr D Champion, Mr D Dagg, Mr W J Darby, Mr I Fitz-Gerald, Mr M Fitz-Gerald, Mr S Fitz-Gerald, Mr D Hall, Mr R E Keenleyside, Mr F Kelly, Mr D Leslie, Mr J Marr, Mr D Parker, Dr R Pinkney, Mr B Richardson, Mrs V Siddle, Mr G Smoult, Mr M Thompson 09.05.10 RELIVE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN... 2010 FA VASE FINAL DVD AVAILABLE SOON BUY YOURS FROM THE CLUB SHOP SOON! £12 EACH x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:01 Page 4

BW4 MATCH REPORTS

only the second league goal that Whitley had conceded at WHITLEY BAY 2 home all season and the first in six games. A triple substitution soon followed, as Ian chandler attempted BISHOP AUCKLAND 1 to freshen things up with Lee Kerr, Glen Taylor and David Wednesday 13th October Pounder all coming of the bench. It soon made a difference The comment ‘we got out of jail there’ was repeated by with Kerr, returning after being unwell at the weekend, numerous Whitley fans after two late goals, the second deep creating openings from midfield and Taylor adding a new into stoppage time, rescued all three points from a game that dimension with some accurate crosses from the wing. looked lost with just ten minutes to go. However, with 69 minutes on the clock, Adam Emson broke For long periods, Whitley looked a pale shadow of the side away for the visitors but when clear on goal, saw his shot that battled away so bravely at Guiseley on Saturday and if bravely pushed away by Hayes. Moments later, from the Bishop Auckland had taken the chances that came their way, resultant corner, Steven Turnbull missed a glorious the game would have been over long before the penalty that opportunity, his header going just the wrong side of the Lee Kerr tucked away to set up the dramatic finale. upright. The game was opening up now and a long ball downfield left Fawcett one on one with the keeper but his attempted lob cleared the bar. A few minutes later, Robinson’s lob from out on the right looked to be going over the bar but it dipped and almost caught Jeffries out but the back pedalling keeper just managed to push the ball wide. With barely ten minutes left, Whitley had shouts for a handball inside the area turned down but within seconds the referee did point to the penalty spot after he adjudged Robinson to have been tripped. If there was an element of doubt about the decision, Whitley and their fans were not complaining, especially after the incident at Guiseley a few days earlier. Lee Kerr slotted the ball into the corner of the net, although First half action Jeffries just about got his fingertips to the ball but could not Whitley started well enough and in the sixth minute, right on keep it out. cue for this reporter’s golden goal ticket – Craig McFarlane’s Right from the restart, play went to the other end where shot was only parried by keeper Peter Jeffries and Paul Chow’s Wearmouth shot wide of a gaping goal when he really should follow up header from a tight angle hit the outside of the have restored Bishops’ lead. post. The final minutes saw Whitley battling hard for a winner but There was little more of note from Whitley as an attacking just when it looked as if they would have to be grateful for a force in the next half hour, and after 24 minutes, Whitley had point, a remarkable goalmouth scramble produced the winner. an escape when Kyle Hayes saw his clearance charged down With the game entering the second minute of stoppage time, and it needed a last ditch header from McFarlane to save the Robinson’s cross was cleared as far as Glen Taylor, whose ball day. Five minutes later, Darren Richardson skimmed the bar back into the goalmouth was not dealt with by the visitors with a volley that had Hayes beaten before Whitley responded and after bobbling around, on or close to the line, Paul Chow with Johnston breaking through but firing his shot at the finally poked it into the net to spark celebrations both on and keeper but Whitley were being repeatedly frustrated by the off the pitch. It was hard not to feel sympathy for the Bishop offside flag that was raised virtually every time they got into Auckland players, who deserved at least a draw but were made the Bishops’ half. to pay for missed chances. With 34 minutes played, Hayes made a quite outstanding one Since returning to the Northern League five years ago, Bishop handed save, pushing a goal bound shot from Richardson over Auckland have lost every one of their nine league games the bar, a piece of action that brightened up an otherwise against Whitley Bay, last season conceding seven goals in both rather dull first half. games. They must simply dread facing Ian Chandler’s team! Whitley struggled to put much together in the opening stages WHITLEY BAY: Hayes, McFarlane, Fawcett, Rowe, Smith, Gibson(Kerr of the second half and it was certainly not against the run of 62mins), Ormston, Robson(Pounder 62mins), Chow, Johnston(Taylor 62mins), Robinson play when the visitors took the lead after 58 minutes, Arran Substitutes not used: Timmons, Williams Bookings: None Wearmouth firing the ball past Hayes from an acute angle, Referee: G Fyvie(Sunderland) x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:01 Page 5

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BW6 NEWCASTLE BENFIELD - Player Profiles PAUL ANTONY (Midfielder) Long serving player who joined KEVIN LEIGHTON (Defender) Colossus of a defender for the the club five years ago from Team Northumbria where he had club since arriving six seasons back from Washington. Now been captain. Good on the ball, with an excellent range of club captain, he led the club to the title and also scooped the passing and good engine. BBC Radio Newcastle Northern League Player of the Year ALU BANGURA (Midfielder) Well travelled midfielder who award in 2009. doubles up as Assistant Manager. Formerly with Esh Winning PHIL LUMSDEN (Defender) Another highly regarded central and Morpeth Town amongst others, Alu has been at Benfield defender who joined the club five years ago after his release since they joined the Northern League. Great character. from West Ham. Pacey and a great reader of the game, Phil SHAUN BELL (Midfielder) In his second spell with the club, is another of the best centre backs in the area and has many either side of a couple of successful seasons at Durham City, clubs admiring his displays. Shaun is a competitive midfielder whose energy and work rate are second to none. One of the best in the League. CARL PATERSON (Defender) Youngster in his second spell KENNY BOYLE (Defender) Experienced defender who joined with the club, having re-signed from Ryton and has made in the close season after a short spell at Dunston UTS. Kenny the left back slot his own with a series of excellent displays. P was previously at Blyth Spartans and featured heavily in their Comfortable on the ball and ferocious in the tackle, Carl has cup run to the 3rd round proper a couple of years ago. a big future in the game. JOHN CAMPBELL (Striker) Formerly with Manchester City, RICHARD PAXTON (Defender) Another new signing, again John has a promising future ahead of him. Quick and direct from South Shields, where he converted the winning penalty with an excellent scoring record, many higher grade sides in the Cup final in his final game. Strong central defender or have been looking at him. midfielder, with good technique, should play a big part with BRIAN DODSWORTH (Striker) Another in his second spell at Benfield this season. the club, Doddsy rejoined this summer after spells at MARK POOLAN (Defender) Youngster re-signed in the Bedlington and Consett. A nippy and versatile player who can prove to be very elusive to opponents. summer after a spell with Bedlington, Mark has impressed on his opportunities in the first team and will be pushing hard ANDREW DUGDALE (Midfielder) Now starting his third season with the club, Duggy is a great character and has won for a starting berth the Northern League with three different clubs. Hard man in ADAM ROWNTREE (Striker) Had a short six week spell at the middle of the pitch who thrives on the competition. Chester le Street last season before returning to Benfield, his DOMINIC ELLIOTT (Striker) Useful squad player who has first club. Quick and direct, Adam is another promising helped the first team out on occasions and always proved to youngster who should have a breakthrough season. be a handful. Formerly with North Shields and Heaton ADAM SCOPE (Midfielder) Long serving midfielder who has Stannington. also appeared for Morpeth and Dunston Fed. Can play CHRIS FEASEY (Midfielder) New signing from South Shields, anywhere across the midfield or up front, has a ferocious Chris is an exciting winger who can beat a man and has a shot and a magnificent long throw. A match winner on his good eye for goal. Helped Shields to League Cup success and day. has had a positive start at Benfield. MARK TURNBULL (Defender) Youngster who has just joined ANDREW GRAINGER (Goalkeeper) Reliable and strong, this long serving keeper was formerly with Darlington and Barry the club from local football and has made a big impression in Town. Regarded as one of the best in the League, Andrew the friendlies with his committed and wholehearted has since caught the attention of the regions big clubs and defender. Has a bright future ahead of him and could still has his best years ahead of him feature regularly this season. E x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:01 Page 7

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

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

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BW10 A brief history of Whitley Bay Football Club

1950s resigning and a succession of managers, Derek Bell, Kenny Parker The present Whitley Bay Football Club was formed in 1950 and was and Paddy Lowery were unable to stop the rot including relegation known as Whitley Bay Athletic. From 1950 until 1955 Athletic were back to the now renamed Unibond 1st Division and in the members of the Northern Alliance and during those five seasons 1999/2000 season with Dave Styles in charge with only one win by they won the League Championship, the League Cup (twice) and in mid November, Dave made way for former player Andy Gowens to 1952/53 they became the first amateur team for sixty years to win take over. Unfortunately time wasn’t on Andy’s side and despite the Northumberland Senior Cup. strengthening the side he was unable to save the club from In 1955 the Club decided to join the powerful North Eastern League relegation to the Northern League. which consisted wholly of professional sides and for three seasons The Bay's first season back in the Northern League proved to be Bay struggled at the foot of the league. In 1958 a limited company every bit as tough as expected and they ended the season a was formed, the Athletic dropped from the title and a successful disappointing eleventh, but the club did enjoy a fairly application to the Northern League was made. successful run in the F.A. Cup beating Unibond Premier League 1960s Clubs Worksop Town and Gainsborough Trinity before going out at Barrow in the 4th Qualifying Round. During the 1960’s Whitley Bay became one of the top amateur clubs in the country. They won the Northern League title in 1964/65 and 2000s 1965/66, as well as the League Cup in 1964/65. The Club won the The 2001/02 season proved to be one of the most memorable in the Northumberland Senior Cup six times in ten years and they were clubs’ history when against all expectations they reached the Final runners up on another occasion. It was in the Amateur Cup that of the F.A Carlsberg Vase at Villa Park and won the trophy with a Whitley rose to national prominence, reaching the semi-finals twice spectacular Ian Chandler header in extra time against their Jewson and the quarterfinals four times. The quarter final against Hendon Eastern League opponents Tiptree United. The Vase run had an effect in 1965 set the ground record, when 7301 supporters packed into on their League position, when after leading the League for the first Hillheads Park only to see Hendon win 3-1. half of the season, the combination of League, Vase and League Cup 1970s games, which saw them reach the semi-finals, led to a backlog of fixtures and the team had to play 13 games in the final 28 days of The early 1970’s saw Bay’s successes continue with the League Cup the season, resulting in a final League position of 5th. being won in 1970/71, and the County Cup in 1970/71 and 1972/73. With the demise of amateur football the Club’s fortunes took a With expectations high, things didn’t go quite to plan the following nosedive, culminating in them having to apply for re-election to the season, although the club did reach the Final of the Northumberland League in 1979/80. Senior Cup losing 2-0 to a strong Newcastle United Reserves side and they also made it to the last 16 of the FA Vase, only losing to a 1980s last minute extra time goal by Oadby Town, having played for over During the early `80’s the Club slowly pulled itself around and when an hour with ten men. League form proved erratic and the club the Board of Directors appointed former player, Bobby Graham, as finished the season 10th, the highest position they had achieved all team manager in 1986, the team’s performances took a huge turn season. Manager Andy Gowens shocked the Board by resigning for the better. During his first season in charge Bobby took Bay to immediately the season had finished and the Directors appointed ex their highest League position (5th), for fifteen years and the team Blyth Spartans boss John Charlton to the hot seat. He brought his enjoyed their best ever F.A. Trophy run, when they reached the last assistant from Blyth Graeme Clark with him. Charlton’s stay sixteen. To cap a great season the Northumberland Senior Cup once however lasted only six months before he resigned. The Directors again came to Hillheads, when Bay beat highly rated Blue Star 2-1 in acted quickly and former striker Ian Chandler was installed as the the final. new Manager and he appointed goalkeeper Terry Burke as his In Whitley’s final season in the Northern League (1987/88), after assistant. Ian brought in another ex player when he appointed Steve looking likely League Champions for most of the season, only a bad Cuggy as coach. run of injuries prevented the title coming to Hillheads. With the Ian Chandler’s first full season in charge brought silverware into the Club on the up and up, it was decided to apply to the H.F.S. Loans club when Whitley Bay won the Northumberland Senior Cup League, an application that proved successful. beating Newcastle Benfield Saints 2-0 in the Final. A respectable 5th 1990s place in the league was also attained, but the club faired less well in In season 1989/90 Bay had their best ever run in the F.A. Cup, when the other cup competitions. The 2005/06 season proved to be they got to the Third Round proper, beating Scarborough and disappointing with early exits from all the cup competitions and Preston North End, only to lose 1-0 at Rochdale. inconsistency in the league resulting in a 10th place finish. The following season Whitley’s move to the H.F.S. Loans League was The 2006/2007 season was a one to savour for the fans as the team justified, as they won not only the First Division Cup for the second reached the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. On the way there time (the first being in 1988/89), but also the Championship and they defeated Unibond League sides Stocksbridge Park Steels and promotion to the Premier Division. Whitley finished in 11th spot in North Ferriby United before meeting neighbours Blyth Spartans in the 1993/94 season, their best position in the Premier Division. The an epic 3rd Qualifying Round tie. In front of 2,023 fans at Hillheads, following season Bay began a downward spiral with Bobby Graham Blyth earned a replay when a last minute goal gave them a 2-2 draw x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:01 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. x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:01 Page 12

BW12 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. x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:01 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. x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:02 Page 14

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“From the Corner House to the Holy Grail” area. That season the finished in fourth-place in the The club was formed in 1988 as Heaton Corner House Northern League and at the same time reached the and entered the Northern Alliance Second Division. final of the Northumberland FA Senior Cup. After one season playing at Walker Park, the club Benfield were honoured by City of Newcastle upon moved to their current home at Sam Smith’s Sports Tyne with the award of the “2004 Team of the Year” Ground and changed its name to Benfield Park. presented to Chairman Jimmy Rowe at Newcastle’s Promotion to the First Division was soon gained and Civic Centre. then to the Premier Division where the club won both After a difficult start to the 2005/06 campaign the League title and Northern Alliance League Cup at Sheardown surprisingly resigned at the end of the the first attempt. The Lions enjoyed success in first month and was replaced by former Blyth competitions including the Northumberland Minor Spartans manager Paul Baker. The new manager Cup and Senior Benevolent Bowl. and it was the Bowl quickly changed the clubs fortunes and the players that brought Benfield admission into the prestigious responded well to his new approach. Northumberland FA Senior Cup. During the clubs relatively short history it had never In the summer of 1999 Benfield Park were been past the Extra-Preliminary Round of the FA Cup approached by fellow Northern Alliance club North and had never been further than the 2nd Round Shields St. Columbas with a request to join forces, and Proper of the Carlsbeg FA Vase. Firstly Baker laid the clubs played as Newcastle Benfield Saints. The new FA Vase bogey with a Fifth Round appearance in the marriage continued to build on and off the field and a 2005 competition whilst in the FA Cup the Baker Boys renewed vigour was shown by winning the Premier excelled beyond all expectations by reaching the Division title in the 2002/03 and promotion to the Fourth Qualifying Round where they hosted Northern League. Conference side York City in front of a record 928 at The summer of 2003 turned out to be a turbulent one Sam Smith’s in October. for Benfield as successful manager Alan Bell resigned The former Football League side were generous in along with his assistant. The club acted swiftly to their praise for The Lions, so much so, that they appoint Keith Sheardown in time for the beginning of moved in quickly to sign striker Richard Brodie to pre season training. Sheardown’s impact was boost their promotion bid. Whilst a modest fee was unbelievable. Worries that the club would be fighting agreed for the player, the promise of a pre season a relegation battle were soon dispelled as the new friendly at Sam Smith’s boosted the moral after the boss and his assistant Lee Boyle worked miracles to loss of such a popular player. achieve promotion to the First Division in their very 2007-8 season proved another good season for first season in charge. Benfield making another Fifth round appearance 2006-07 season proved another good season for again being knocked out by the winners followed Benfield making another Fifth round appearance by a good run in the league which secured a 5th again being knocked out by the winners followed place spot, the season was capped by winning the by a good run in the league which secured a 5th Arngrove Northern League Cup beating Sunderland place spot, the season was capped by winning the Nissan by 1-0 captain Alu Bangura scoring the Arngrove Northern League Cup beating Sunderland winning goal. Nissan by 1-0 captain Alu Bangura scoring the 2008-9 season saw Benfield win the league cup and winning goal. championship double with the championship running In the 2004-05 close season the club was fortunate to to the very last game of the season. After a rotation receive a £74,000 grant from the Football Stadia of managerial staff over the past year Paul Baker has Improvements Fund to assist with the drainage of the made a welcome return as manager with Paddy pitch, a new perimeter fence and a hard standing Atkinson as his assistant/coach. x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:02 Page 16

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BW18 LEAGUE TABLES STL Northern League Division One 2010-11 Pos Team PWD LF AWDL F AGD Pts 1 Consett 14 90027 821211 11 19 34 2 Spennymoor Town 12 31120 661019 5 28 29 3 Shildon 13 40216 743014 9 14 27 4 Bedlington Terriers 13 52228 12 30 110 4 22 26 5 Newcastle Benfield 11 40019 242112 9 20 26 6 Whitley Bay 12 4217232012 5 12 25 7 Dunston UTS 12 30210 732215 11 7 20 8 Penrith 14 033914 60 218 9418 9 West Auckland Town 11 204711 40 115 10 1 18 10 Tow Law Town 12 22310 11 30 2 9 7 117 11 Norton & Stockton Ancients 12 2139831299117 12 Jarrow Roofing 12 23097223815 -5 17 13 Billingham Town 14 313814 20 5 817 -15 16 14 Bishop Auckland 10 1026831313 10 1 13 15 South Shields 11 31311 902239-4 12 16 Ashington 10 203810 20 3 811 -5 12 17 Sunderland RCA 14 12411 14 21 4 614 -11 12 18 Billingham Synthonia 13 24313 15 01 3 511 -8 11 19 Stokesley 12 124816 11 3 415 -19 9 20 West Allotment Celtic 11 20387024411 -6 8 21 Esh Winning 14 104913 02 7 834 -30 5 22 Ryton 11 004715 10 6 524 -27 3 *Penrith deducted 3 pts for playing an ineligible player Northern League stats 14.10.10 FA Cup Failed to score: (League only) 7 Stephen Young (Ashington) 8 Esh Winning Prize money: 5 John Campbell (Newcastle Benfield), 6 Billingham Town FA Cup 4 Paul Chow (Whitley Bay), Jamie Clarke (Norton), 5 Stokesley, Sunderland RCA, £9750 (£4,500 2nd QR, £3000, 1st Qualifying 3 Guy Bates (Newcastle Benfield), Keith Douglas 4 West Allotment, West Auckland (North Shields) Leigh Dunn (Whitehaven), Sam Round, £1500 Preliminary Round, £750 Extra 3 Dunston, Ryton, South Shields, Whitley Bay Garvie (Shildon), Wayne Gredziak (Bishop Auckland), 2 Billingham Synthonia, Jarrow Roofing, Shildon, Tow Preliminary Round) Mattie Moffat (West Auckland), Gary Ormston Law Ashington, Norton, Shildon, Whitley Bay (Whitley Bay), Lee Paul Scroggins (South Shields) 1 Ashington, Bedlington, Bishop Auckland, Newcastle £5250 (£3000, 1st Qualifying Round, £1500 Benfield, Norton, Penrith, Spennymoor Preliminary Round, £750 Extra Preliminary Clean sheets (league only): 0 Consett Round) 8 Whitley Bay 6 Spennymoor Dunston, Newcastle Benfield, West Auckland, Four or more scored in a league game: 5 Newcastle Benfield, 6 Bedlington, Spennymoor £2250 (£1500 Preliminary Round, £750 Extra 4 Billingham Town, Norton, Penrith, Preliminary Round) 4 Consett, Newcastle Benfield 3 Bedlington, Dunston, Tow Law 3 West Auckland Chester-le-Street, Marske, Northallerton, 2 Billingham Synthonia, Bishop Auckland, Consett, 2 Dunston, Shildon Jarrow Roofing, Shildon, Stokesley, Sunderland RCA, Spennymoor 1 Bishop Auckland, Esh Winning, Penrith, Stokesley, West Allotment £750 Extra Preliminary Round: Sunderland RCA, Tow Law Billingham Synthonia, Bishop Auckland, Crook, 1 Ashington, Esh Winning, South Shields, West Auckland Jarrow Roofing, North Shields, Penrith, South Shields, Four or more conceded in a league game: 0 Ryton, Whitehaven, 6 Esh Winning Biggest home win: 4 Billingham Town, Ryton, Stokesley 2 Ashington, South Shields, Sunderland RCA Leading scorers: Spennymoor 8 Ryton 1 (12th October), Esh Winning 1 Billingham Synthonia, Bishop Auckland, Consett, 20 Alex Benjamin (Bedlington), 7 Ryton 0 (9th October), Newcastle Benfield 7 Esh Jarrow Roofing, Newcastle Benfield, Norton, Penrith, 16 John Campbell (Newcastle Benfield), Winning 0 (6th October), Sunderland RCA 7 Esh Winning 0 (25th September), Consett 6 Stokesley 1 Tow Law, West Auckland 11 Micky Rae (Spennymoor), (11th September), Bedlington 6 Billingham Synthonia 9 Sonny Andrews (Shildon),Gavin Barton (6 for 2 (25th September), Shildon 6 Esh Winning 2 (18th Matches since last league win: Consett, 3 for Bishop Auckland), Jamie Poole August) 9 Ryton, 8 Stokesley (Consett), Stephen Richardson (Spennymoor), 7 Andy Bulford (Dunston), Mattie Moffat (West Biggest away win: Matches since last league defeat: 10 Consett, 9 Whitley Bay Auckland), Lewis Teasdale (Consett), Ashington 2 Spennymoor Town 6 (28th September), Billingham Town 0 Spennymoor 5 (9th October), 6 Adam Johnston (Whitley Bay), Gavin Cogdon Sunderland RCA 0 Dunston 5 (18th September), Esh Statistics Courtesy of Ray Simpson (Spennymoor), Greg Halliday (Tow Law), Anthony Winning 2 Consett 5 (31st August), Ryton 2 West and The Northern Echo Hume (1 for Stokesley, 5 for Horden), Stephen Young Auckland 5 (7th September), Ryton 3 Bishop www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/ (Ashington) Auckland 5 (11th September), northernleague/division1/ x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:03 Page 19

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BW22 LOCAL NON LEAGUE NEWS Today’s STL Northern League First WHITLEY BAY FC PLAYER PROFILE Division fixtures Today we profile defender Brian Smith, who rejoined Billingham Synthonia v Spennymoor Town the Club in the summer Dunston UTS v Consett Name: Brian Smith Esh Winning v West Auckland Town Children: One child, Abbie Jarrow Roofing v Ashington Played: 112 games Penrith v Billingham Town Scored: 12 goals Ryton v South Shields Previous Clubs: North Shields, Ashington, Blyth Spartans, Percy Main Shildon v West Allotment Celtic Best game played for Whitley Bay: Stokesley v Bishop Auckland Lowestoft at home in the FA Vase Semi Sunderland RCA v Bedlington Terriers Final 2008 Tow Law Town v Norton & Stockton Ancients Favourite ground played on (excluding Hillheads and Wembley): Whitley Bay v Newcastle Benfield St James’ Park Which ground would you most like to play on? Bernabau Stadium Next week’s midweek fixtures are Durham Challenge Cup ties. There Who has been your toughest opponent? Phil Bell are several interesting games in prospect with Spennymoor travelling Your favourite Football League team: Newcastle to Tow Law on Tuesday and Northern League First Division leaders Favourite professional player: Consett away to Newton Aycliffe, second in Division Two on Liam O’Brien Wednesday evening. Favourite food before a game: Double Sausage and Egg McMuffin meal Favourite drink after a game: Carling Thursday evening sees Whitley Bay’s Under 18’s at home to Hobbies: Reading books and reciting poetry Staveley Miners Welfare from Derbyshire in the 3rd Qualifying How do you spend a Saturday afternoon when there is no football? In the pub Round of the FA Youth Cup. Kick off at Hillheads is at 7.45pm with admission £3 and £1 for concessions. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Apart from Darlington, Whitley are the last non league side from CAMPAIGN OCTOBER 2010 the region left in the competition and victory on Thursday would Following the huge success of last year’s event, Whitley Bay Football Club is delighted to be taking part once again in the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. take the team coached by Lee Picton and Graham Fenton into the The Northern League has granted permission for the players to wear pink shirts First Round Proper where they would meet Hartlepool United. for today’s game. Bids for the shirts, numbered 2 to 16, are being taken on the Club’s website but at least two will be auctioned tomorrow, Sunday 17th October, The revised Quarter Final of the Northumberland at The Pink Pearl Auction at The Trojan Rooms, South Parade, Whitley Bay. The evening begins at 7.00pm with “Animal Antics” and ‘I’m a Silly Billy Get Me Senior Cup draw is: Out of Here!’ followed by the auction. Admission is £5 on the door with food Blyth Spartans v North Shields available during the evening for a further £5, with all proceeds in aid of the campaign. Newcastle Benfield v West Allotment Celtic We are delighted to welcome Shirley Hallam from the Tynemouth and Whitley Newcastle United Reserves v Bedlington Terriers Bay Soroptomists and her ‘pink ladies’. They will be collecting around the ground Whitley Bay v Ashington before the game and at half time. Please give as generously as you can for this extremely worthy cause. Ties to be played by week beginning 15th November. HALF TIME QUIZ 1. In which season did today’s visitors join the Northern League? 6. Which Northern Alliance team play at Groundsell Park? 2. By what name were they known at that time? 7. Which former Walker Central manager is now in charge of a 3. Three clubs currently playing in the Northern Alliance were Blue Square Bet Premier side? until recent years members of the Northern League. Can you 8. Which is the most northerly Northern Alliance team? name them? 9. Who are the closest challengers to Whitley Bay A in the 4. Apart from today’s visitors, which two STL First Division clubs Northern Alliance Division 1? have been promoted from the Alliance in the past ten years? 10. Apart from Alnwick Town, which is the only unbeaten side in 5. Which former Northern League club is currently leading the the Northern Alliance Premier Division? Wearside League? Answers on page 28 x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:03 Page 23

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year. To be honest, we’re a bit disappointed that we haven’t got all three National News points.” Some records are difficult to clarify, but I would imagine that two managers Craig Dundas’ red card for an X-rated challenge on Adam Smith killed the getting the sack after the same game – and a draw at that – must at least game as a contest for the last half-hour as Sutton decided to sit back and come close to being a `first`! protect what they had. Sussex County League side Eastbourne United parted company with double- Gallagher believes the referee made the correct decision and revealed that winning boss Brian Dennis following last Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Redhill. Smith, who had to be substituted as a result of the challenge, should not be And then low and behold, Redhill announce that they had parted company out of action for too long, saying: “I was right in line with it and it wasn’t with manager Marcus Alcindor after the same game! two-footed but the foot was up over the ball. I think the referee got the Apparently the decision was a difficult one to make for Redhill officials, but decision right and at that stage it really affected things. “ the position had been under review for quite a time after disastrous FA.Cup and Vase exits at the first hurdle and indifferent league form. Zamaretto League Division One South & West club Taunton Town have A statement from the club read: “Everyone was desperate for Marcus to shelved plans to build a new stadium. succeed as expectations this season were very high. Club chairman Kevin Sturmey said: "Selling our ground is no longer on the “Despite a strong finish last season it was agreed by all parties during the agenda. close season that the current squad was not strong enough to mount a title "We plan to stay at Wordsworth Drive and improve its facilities." challenge and the go ahead was given to strengthen. This has not happened and sadly we are going in the wrong direction, we also took into account Taunton have been linked with a move to a new stadium for years and they that all clubs are chasing quality players during the close season. had intended to sell their ground, which was once valued at £5 million. “Despite being under pressure for some time to make a change the club felt But with land values having dropped because of the recession, the club feel it only right that the manager should be given more time with his present there would not be enough money to build a new stadium. squad to hopefully turn things round, this was not a knee jerk decision. Sturmey added: "We will never say we won't move. But it is something we “Everyone would like thank Marcus for his commitment to the club and wish are no longer discussing. We reckon our present site is only worth about half him all the best in the future.” of what it was once valued at. We no longer have developers lining up to buy With immediate effect the club have appointed the experienced Steve it." Johnson as manager. Three club records were smashed as Leatherhead romped to the top of the Johnson has been without a job since leaving East Grinstead Town towards Ryman League Division One South with an 11-0 victory at Horsham YMCA the end of last season. on Saturday. As well as East Grinstead, Johnson – brother of Peterborough United’s Gary - has also been in charge at Weymouth, Arundel, Burgess Hill Town and It was their record away victory, their biggest win in Ryman League football Ringmer. and the first time nine different players had scored for Tanners in one game. The only men to find the net twice were Greg Andrews and John Boswell. Lowestoft Town joint manager Ady Gallagher believes last Saturday’s draw YMCA played with ten-men for the last 79 minutes after the dismissal of against Sutton United justifies the Blues’ position at the top of the Ryman Tommy Brewer but they were already 2-0 down. League Premier Division. Tommy Hutchings started the rout in the very first minute with his eighth The table is starting to take shape after eleven games and shows the goal of the season and Kevin Terry added another in the 7th minute. Trawlerboys sitting pretty at the summit, albeit having played a game more than most of their rivals. A penalty in the 24th minute enabled Greg Andrews to become the first Gallagher admitted the Blues management team used the Sutton clash as a player this season to take his league tally into double figures and Chris barometer of how far they can go this season and, but for an inspired Boulter made it 4-0 on the half-hour mark. goalkeeping display from Kevin Scriven, would have stretched their lead at The ten-men avoided further damage before half time but they conceded a the top. goal in the first minute of the second half, just as they had in the first. Rob “We were looking to use this to assess where we are as a side and also how Hill was the scorer this time and Andrews made it six 2 minutes later. we could fare this season in this league,” said Gallagher, who has presided Dan Dean, Boswell and Jack McLeod added three more by the hour-mark and over successive promotions with the Blues alongside Micky Chapman. “We’ve the all-time league record, a 15-1 victory by Ilford over future partners done well. I’ve said all along now that there’s not a lot of difference between Leytonstone in 1935/36, was coming under threat. the bottom and the top sides in this league. You’ve just got to show that But there was a 14 minute wait for the tenth goal, netted by Boswell, and consistency and a little bit of know-how. We’ve acquitted ourselves really Tanners added only one more, Marc Elston scoring in the 85th minute. well today and it probably indicates that our league position is about right.” Lowestoft had numerous chances to get their noses in front during the first It was the highest score in the Ryman League since Hendon's 11-1 victory half and perhaps need to discover a killer instinct in front of goal to propel over Leyton, also away from home, in a Premier Division game on December themselves to the next level. But Gallagher was delighted to see an 15th 2007. and the biggest victory for almost ten years, since Lewes crushed improvement from the disappointing midweek draw against Canvey Island Chalfont St Peter 13-0 in Division Three on November 7th 2000. There was a when Town were lucky to get away with a point. higher aggregate earlier that season when Thame beat Barton 11-3. “We’ve had our chances but I’m more than happy with our performance,” he YMCA almost reached double figures themselves last Boxing Day when they added. “We knew it was going to be a tough game and we responded hit nine unanswered goals at home to Eastbourne. And Sussex County accordingly. Leaguers Littlehampton know what it is like to be on the wrong end of a “We knew we weren’t great on Tuesday but we showed why we are at the Gorings Mead goal spree. YMCA beat them by an incredible 22-1 during the top end of the table and why we are going to be a tough team to beat this 2002/03 season. x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:03 Page 27

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started to open in the FA Cup game and also in the following game, another Local News defeat, at Redditch,” he said. Blue Square Bet Premier club Gateshead have allowed central midfielder Alex On Saturday Blyth went down 3-1 at home to Gainsborough Trinity, cracks in Francis to leave the club after the 20-year-old asked to be released from his evidence, although Tait made no attempt to plaster them over. one-year contract. The Gateshead-born former Newcastle United trainee has been limited to “Yes, I have to say that we put in a lot of work but it was disjointed. As just 45 minutes in the home defeat against Fleetwood Town in August. individuals we tried hard but it wasn’t a collective effort. It was a splintered His only other involvement was as an unused substitute at Forest Green performance once more. Rovers, although he has been captaining Gateshead's new reserve side this “It was our defence which let us down badly at the weekend. All three of season. their goals we gave away badly and although Gainsborough did pass the ball Last season the youngster made eight starts and a further twenty-three around well, they didn’t hurt us otherwise. appearances off the bench having previously been a member of the Gateshead squad that achieved consecutive promotions. "I haven't been getting a look in this season," said Francis. "It’s time to move FA Cup on and while it is disappointing to be leaving, I want to be playing regular An own goal by Alex Dyer saw Ryman League Division One South side first-team football. Metropolitan Police through to the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup "The down side is that will probably be part-time and I'll also miss the lads at Gateshead because they are a really good bunch, but I need to be playing on with a 2-1 replay victory at Ryman Premier Wealdstone on Monday. a Saturday. Chris O'Leary's 40th minute goal had given Stones a half time lead, Steve "It was frustrating to get so little opportunity this season and while I did well Sutherland replied in 69 minutes and that took the tie into extra-time. in the reserves I rarely got the chance to play in the centre of midfield." Dyer's mishap came in the first minute of overtime and Jimmy Cooper`s men Gateshead manager Ian Bogie has wished Francis all the best. "Alex feels he held out to book themselves a visit to Hendon for an all-Ryman League tie has slipped down the pecking order this season as a central midfielder and on October 23rd. we have agreed to his request to be released from his contract. Another Ryman Premier outfit, Kingstonian, fell foul of 17-year-old Spanish "He has had opportunities in the past and has contributed to the club's success over the past few years and I wish him all the best for the future." striker Pelayo Gomez in their home replay against Blue Square Bet South side Bogie meanwhile took in Gateshead reserves' game at Hartlepool United on St Albans City. Wednesday where new signing Shane Clarke got a second run out. Two sparkling goals by the teenager, one in each half, gave Saints a 2-1 win. The former Lincoln City holding midfielder has joined Gateshead on an initial Bobby Traynor scored the Kingstonian goal with a penalty right on half time. one month loan. Blue Square Bet Premier club Darlington have been hit by the news that The things they say experienced Conference midfielder Paul Terry will miss the rest of the season "Someone like Zidane is never out of place. He is a world reference and due to injury. a myth for Real Madrid fans" - Real Madrid's sporting director Terry, who has vast knowledge of the league through spells with Dagenham Miguel Pardez backs Zizou for a coaching role at the Bernabéu & Redbridge and Rushden & Diamonds, joined the Quakers at the start of the while confusing him with an encyclopedia. Or possibly a unicorn. season, but suffered a cruciate ligament injury on Saturday against Hayes & “Abdoulaye Faye wants to end his career at the Britannia Stadium. Yeading United. According to their website, Stoke City play at home to Nigel de Jong's Darlington boss Mark Cooper said: “He's done his cruciate - he's out for the Man City on 27 November. Be careful what you wish for" – The rest of the season." Guardian While the new Government’s `Comprehensive Spending Review`, due to be "I really don't see the reason why we are talking about some goat. Of published later this month, is likely to introduce cuts across the board, Blue course it's the match commissioner's responsibility to make sure that Square Bet North club Blyth Spartans’ own financial monitoring system has only the players are on the pitch, but it's no big deal after all. Did the goat cause Egypt to lose?" - CAF technical director Mostafa Abdul- already resulted in a reduced budget and associated wage cuts across the Menem 'Shatta' tries to deflect talk of black magic inspiring playing staff. Niger, ranked 145th in the world, to beat ninth-ranked Egypt at Rather than bring in swingeing cuts, Blyth manager Mick Tait has made the the weekend, after a local witchdoctor led a goat around the difficult decision to sacrifice some players in order to minimise the pitch before their game. reductions for others. "Surely some mistake, but I can't help but notice Montenegro are 17-1 Full-back Stephen Harrison has signed for Spennymoor Town, while with Betfair to beat England. Shades of Croatia at 7-1 and the 'Wally midfielder Callum Smith returns to the County Durham club. Second choice With The Brolly'?" - Rob Konway, The Guardian. goalkeeper Sam Grieveson has also left Croft Park in search of regular "That's complete nonsense. I do not know where this story comes from football. Ian Graham has also left and signed for Newcastle Benfield but it is nonsense. I don't yet know whether I will stop or continue “All the lads wanted to stay,” said Tait on the back of what he called ‘ a very after this season. Only in the course of this season will I think about it. difficult fortnight’ which started with his side beaten in the FA Cup at Then I will decide and not before. For now I keep my focus on United" Vauxhall Motors and the club then insisting wage cuts were implemented on – Edwin van der Sar, dismissing reports that he will retire at the the back of revenue through attendances falling short of expectation. end of the season. However, on the playing side Tait saw the writing on the wall a week earlier. "I think Ed has made his mind up and said this is his last year" – “Up till then we were playing well as a unit but the first sign of cracks United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele. appeared when we drew with Vauxhall at home in a league game. The cracks x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:03 Page 28

BW28 THRO’ THE YEARS WITH THE BAY

1 year ago Nostalgia Note - 27th October 1962 saw Billy 13-10-09 Northern League Wright score his first goal for Bay in a 3-3 draw at Bishop Auckland, the first of 307!!!! Whitley Bay 6 South Shields 3 McFarlane, Bell Robinson, Coulson and Kerr 2, ‘JINKY’ were Bay's scorers Former Newcastle star ‘Jinky’ Smith signed for the Bay in October 1976 and made his debut in a home in this entertaining game. game v Horden. The game pulled in more than a 5 years ago thousand fans. Whitley won 2-1. Jinky played in 20 games for the Bay that season scoring 4 goals. 22-10-05 Northern League Whitley Bay 2 Thornaby 1 SPONSOR A PLAYER A tight victory for the Bay. Chandler and Phillips Once again the Club looking for sponsors for the were Bay's scorers playing squad. This season's player sponsorship offer is as follows: 10 years ago Sponsor your chosen player, and your name, or your 17-10-00 FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round Replay business name will appear in every home match Whitley Bay 2 Gainsborough 0 programme and also on the club website. You will also receive a framed photo of yourself with your Goals from Cuggy and Bowman gave Whitley a player. well deserved victory The price remains the same as in the past three 20 years ago seasons, £100. To sponsor a player: 17-10-90 HFS Loans 1st Division 1. Choose the player you wish to sponsor and check Whitley Bay 4 Emley 2 with Treasurer Jennifer Breakwell, or at the Match Whitley's scorers were Johnson, Robinson Barker Day office or on the club website forum page to and Chandler in this impressive victory make sure that the player is available. 2. Send your payment to Club Treasurer Jennifer 30 years ago Breakwell at Whitley Bay FC, Hillheads Park, Rink 25-10-80 Northern League Way, Whitley Bay NE25 8HR or see Jennifer or Peter Siddle at the Club on a match day (home or away). Whitley Bay 4 Spennymoor 0 Please note - Cheques to be payable to Whitley Bay A tremendous win for the Bay, Wheatley, Hailes, FC. If sponsoring on behalf of a business please Robinson and Thompson were Bay's marksmen contact Jennifer to discuss details, logo etc. Players sponsored: Gareth Williams – sponsored by 50 years ago Magnus McGillivary 22-10-60 Northern League Paul Chow – sponsored by Les Stoker Whitley Bay 4 Evenwood 1 Answers Grant (2) Bell and Johnston were Bay's marksmen 1. 2003/04 2. Benfield Saints 3. Alnwick, Murton, Peterlee 4. West Allotment, Ryton 5. Easington 6. Heaton Stannington in this comfortable win. 7. Ian Bogie 8. Berwick United Ultras 9. Hebburn Reyrolle 10. Ponteland x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:03 Page 29

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Northern League Cups Total 2010-11 Career As at 14 Oct 2010 Starts Sub Goals Starts Sub Goals Starts Sub Goals Apps Goals

Terry Burke 2 1 3 0 0 403 0 Tom Kindley 4 1 1 5 1 0 48 0 Steve Gibson 7 3 1 3 8 6 0 14 0 David Coulson 0 0 0 209 32 Brian Smith 7 2 3 2 1 10 4 1 112 12 Callum Anderson 3 1 3 1 0 57 0 Brian Rowe 8 4 5 13 4 0 127 7 Gareth Williams 9 6 15 0 0 39 2 David Pounder 11 1 1 6 17 1 1 18 1 Craig McFarlane 8 2 1 6 1 14 2 2 107 12 Damon Robson 11 1 1 6 17 1 1 219 4 Paul Robinson 8 1 2 4 2 1 12 3 3 171 46 Gary Ormston 9 2 1 4 2 3 13 4 4 17 4 Phil Bell 1 5 2 1 7 0 149 52 Paul Chow 10 2 4 4 2 4 14 4 8 176 106 Adam Johnston 11 1 6 5 2 16 1 8 144 73 Lee Kerr 6 3 2 2 8 3 2 317 151 Darren Timmons 1 1 2 0 0 97 6 Chris Fawcett 3 5 2 3 5 8 0 93 8 Joe Cornforth 5 4 9 0 0 9 0 Kyle Hayes 5 4 9 0 0 9 0 Matthew Crook 1 1 0 0 2 0 Glen Taylor 2 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 Chris Bainbridge 2 1 0 3 0 3 0 Tomi Ameobi 1 0 1 0 1 0 Own Goals 1 1 Italics = player no longer at club x92916_WBFC_p1_rh_x92916_WBFC_p1_rh 14/10/2010 16:48 Page 30

BW30 WHITLEY BAY v NEWCASTLE BENFIELD

Colours Colours BLUE/WHITE STRIPES SKY BLUE SHIRTS BLUE SHORTS MAROON SHORTS BLUE SOCKS MAROON SOCKS Manager Manager IAN CHANDLER PAUL BAKER Terry Burke Andrew Grainger Kyle Hayes Kenny Boyle Darren Timmons Paul Antony Craig McFarlane Kevin Leighton Steve Gibson Phil Lumsden Brian Rowe Brian Dodsworth Chris Fawcett Richard Paxton David Pounder John Campbell Joe Cornforth Chris Feasey Brian Smith Adam Rowntree David Coulson Alu Bangura Lee Kerr Adam Scope Damon Robson© Shaun Bell Paul Robinson Scott Fenwick Adam Johnston Kieron McDonald Paul Chow Mark Turnbull Glen Taylor Mark Poolan Lee Picton Carl Paterson Today’s mascots: We are delighted to have two mascots for today’s game. Mary Henry is celebrating her 9th birthday today. Friends and family would all like to wish her a happy birthday.

Mary is a keen footballer and plays for Tynemouth United Under 9’s.

From the young to the not quite so young…!

Today is also the 30th birthday of Andrew Walker, also known as Tex or Texas, a contributor to the club website. A season ticket holder and a stalwart of the East stand for many years; his love of the Bay is possibly second only to his love of eating refined sugar based products and playing golf! Referee: D McCallum (Wallsend) Assistants: M Bunting & D Toor

23-10-10 STL NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION 1

CONSETT v THE BAY

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