HARTLEY WINTNEY FC VS TAUNTON TOWN FC 15TH DECEMBER 2018 KICK-OFF 3.00PM

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HARTLEY WINTNEY FC CLUB HISTORY

artley Wintney Football Club was founded in 1897 and played in an area ad- H jacent to the village's golf and cricket clubs. In 1953, the club moved to its present ground in Green Lane, known as 'The Memorial Ground'. A pavilion was erected and the team played in the Basingstoke League and, later, in the Alder- shot League.

In 1973, Glynn Howell was appointed Manager. In his six year reign, the team won the Aldershot Senior League three times in succession, and the Aldershot Senior Cup. After several seasons in the Aldershot Senior League, Hartley were admitted to the Combined Counties League, which replaced the Surrey Senior League. After the first couple of seasons and two changes of management, the club appointed Ian Bedford as Manager. Once again an influx of senior players brought Hartley success. Within his three years in management, they gained trophies including the League Title (1982-1983) and Runners Up (1981-1982), Aldershot Senior Cup Winners (1980-1981), and George Allen Cup Winners (1981-1982). They were also Runners Up in the League Cup (1982-1983) and Aldershot Senior Cup (1981-1982).

During this period a new Clubhouse was opened. David Willoughby, the then Sec- retary & Treasurer, and Bill Mitchell, the then club Chairman and now President, devoted excep- tional hours in the em- bryo stages of this ven- ture. Further invest- ments around this time included floodlights, new changing rooms and covered seating.

In 2007-08 under man- ager Mike Scott, the club gained promotion from Divi 1 of the Combined Counties League, but 2008-09 ended in relega- tion by a narrow margin. Under manager and assistant Pete Gray and John Con- don, the first team rallied, finishing 5th in CCL Div 1 in 2009-10. Coach Louis King took the reigns as manager when Pete Gray stepped down, guiding the team to 7th in CCL Div 1 in 2010-11.

A management team of ex-Basingstoke Town and Oxford United striker, Neville Roach, Assistant Mick Wollen and Coach Scott Tarr took charge for 2011-12 and it was a notable season, with the club achieving promotion back to the Com- bined Counties League Premier Division. Hartley also had a fine FA Cup run that took them to the Third Qualifying Round, but the euphoria of the cup run and promotion was dampened even before the champagne bubbles had burst, when the coaching staff and almost the entire squad left for Thatcham Town. For the 2012-13 season, ex-Millwall defender, Dave Tuttle, was given the sum- mer to prepare a new squad. However, a string of poor results led to a second change in management in less than 4 months, with 24 year-old ex-Basingstoke Town and Hartley striker, Ben Dillon, given his first managerial position. Once again there was an almost total outflow of players and Ben, with assistants Ja- son Minton and Joe Lawler, set about rebuilding the squad, but by this time with Hartley well and truly set adrift at the bottom of the table. Their enthusiasm, 2 PROUD CLUB SINCE 1897 belief and the introduction of a talented group of players quickly restored the spirit around the club. In what became known as the season of the club's 'Great Escape', the Row’s place in the CCL Premier was secured against all the odds after a truly remarkable second half of the season.

Dillon further strengthened the squad, with Steve Saunders and Dan Brownlie brought in to the coaching setup alongside Jason and Joe. The 2013-14 season started well and there were wins in the FA Cup to setup a home tie in the 4th Qualifying Round for the first time in the club's history, losing out to an in-form Daventry Town in front of a crowd of over 1,000. The cup run took its toll on the league form but the club finished a creditable 7th in the CCL Premier Division.

A new Club crest was commissioned ahead of the 2013-14 season, with a design that is modern but holds true to the traditions of a village club founded over 100 years ago. Designed by Philippa Bell, the current crest incorporates several ele- ments of historical significance. With the village recorded in the 13th century under the name of Hertleye Wynteneye, meaning "the clearing in the forest where the deer graze by Winta's island", the crest shows a tree and a stag, as well as the rose emblem of the Club's home county, Hampshire. The Club's nick- name of 'The Row' is taken from 'Hartley Row', a former hamlet within Hartley Wintney. The nickname and the year in which the Club was founded are also incorporated in the crest.

2014-15 saw the club consolidate its place in the CCL Premier Division, finishing a comfortable 9th. Dillon stepped down at the end of the season and Dan Brownlie and Anthony Millerick were appointed as Joint First Team Managers for 2015-16, with Joe Lawler remaining part of the coaching setup, and Luke Tuffs coming in as First Team Coach while continuing as Youth Team Manager.

It was a very eventful 2015-16. After a memorable FA Cup win away at Merthyr Town in the Second Qualifying Round, Hartley battled back from 2-0 down to 2- 2 away at Conference South Eastbourne Borough, only to be beaten by a goal struck deep into injury time. In the FA Vase, Hartley Wintney broke a longstand- ing club record by reaching the 5th Round Proper. In front of a sell-out 1,300 at Green Lane, eventual finalists Hereford proved too strong, but the Row went on to top the CCL Premier Division for most of the season and claimed the 2015-16 league title, finishing 10 points clear on 106 points, with a goal difference of +87 and having lost just four league games all season. Promotion, however, was de- nied due to ground grading issues. Faced with attempting to achieve back-to-back title wins and put in place the substantial ground improvements that would allow progression, the 2016-17 season under co-managers Dan Brownlie and Anthony Millerick, and coach Luke Tuffs, was extraordinary. The Row topped the Combined Counties League Prem- ier Division for the entire season, reached the semi-finals of the Hampshire Sen- ior County Cup and the final of the Aldershot Senior Cup, and secured the re- quired ground grading to allow the Row to take their place in the Southern League South, making it to Step 4 of the football pyramid for the first time. And to top off a wonderful 2016-17, Luke Tuffs’ Youth team won the Hampshire FA Youth Cup against a strong Aldershot Town U18. 3 HARTLEY WINTNEY FC CLUB HISTORY

The team took life at Step 4 in their stride, helped by the consistency provided by an unchanged management team and settled squad, and the 2017-18 season was to prove even more remarkable than the previous campaign. The Row sat within the top four for much of the season, never dropping below 8th.

They set down a marker in the FA Cup, beating local rivals Basingstoke Town in a replay at Green Lane. Town later responded by signing Hartley's top goalscor- er and club captain, Sam Argent. Argent's departure was a huge setback, but the management team responded by bringing in Rowan Vine, the charasmatic ex-professional. Vine restored belief in both the team and the supporters; it was an inspired signing. The Row embarked on their first FA Trophy campaign, which included wins against Gosport Borough and Farnborough FC before going out 0- 2 in the First Round Proper against eventual finalists, Bromley FC.

Vine joined the management team at one of his former clubs battling relegation late in the season. Losing Rowan seemed a massive blow at a critical point, but again the management team made an inspired signing. Nic Ciardini joined from Farnborough and was instrumental in keeping the momentum going. Hugely important was also the strong central defensive partnership that had grown dur- ing the second half of the season between Jack Ball and Liam Eagle.

A Play-Off place was secured and the Row won the semi-final against AFC Dun- stable 2-0. Cambridge City had triumphed at Hayes & Yeading FC in the other semi. In front of a crowd of over 700 at Green Lane, a tense game was decided by a single goal scored by Ciardini and so the Row clinched promotion and made it to the Southern Premier at Step 3; a truly outstanding achievement. The final season highlight was in lifting the Aldershot Senior Cup with a 4-1 win against Eversley & California FC.

20182018----19191919 The Club heads into new territory in the Southern League once again as it takes its place proudly in the Evo-Stik League South, Premier South for this season, having negotiated the steep climb from Step 5 to Step 3 in just two seasons. A revised management team is at the helm, with Dan Turkington stepping in as co -manager alongside Anthony Millerick, and there is a new and experienced coaching setup under Head Coach Luke Tuffs, with Sam Rafique, Mark Hurst and Keith Benjamin joining the background team.

We also welcome a new First Team Shirt Sponsor. BOSS Professional Services are a market leading ERP consulting and recruitment business that specialise in the sourcing of high level permanent and contract resources. We are delighted and honoured to have their support, alongside long-time sponsor CSL.

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4 CLUB OFFICIALS 2018-2019

PRESIDENT: William Mitchell VICE PRESIDENT: Nick Vint CHAIRMAN: Luke Mullen VICE CHAIRMAN: Steve Noakes HON. LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS: Dennis Burgess, David Willoughby, Paddy White, Luke Mullen LIFE VICE PRESIDENT: Brian Barnard VICE PRESIDENTS: Derek Ames, Len Ashby, Ian Bedford, Ann Bradley, Mick Clarke, Lisa Collins, James Cooke, Neil Doody, Paula Flanders, Andrew Harris, Frank Kenton, David Lenthal, Margaret Lewington, Bob Major, Mark Porter, Mike Roberts, Janet Richardson, Niall Sco, Linda Sco, Josie Shipman, Ray Shipman, Andy Spiers, Chris Stanley, Roy Smpson, Trudy Smpson, Roger Taplin, Nick Vint, Elizabeth Webb, Anthony White, David Willoughby, Gerry Wykes

TREASURER: Colin Charlton HONORARY SECRETARY: Elayne Duddridge MATCH SECRETARY: Gerry Wykes UNDER 18s SECRETARY: Eric Howard BAR SECRETARY: Paddy White MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Jeremy Fox, Sue Trimmer COMMITTEE: Ann Bradley, Dave Williams, Brendan Devlin, Jeremy Fox, Nick Elkington, Peter Auchterlonie SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Sue Trimmer, Lauren Breau, Tracy Collier, Lani Kealoha Charman, Samantha Vallance

FIRST TEAM MANAGERS: Dan Turkington, Anthony Millerick FIRST TEAM COACHES: Luke Tuffs, Sam Rafique, Mark Hurst, Keith Benjamin RESERVE TEAM MANAGERS: Ricky Hogsden, Neil Lancaster A TEAM MANAGER: Andy Storey U18 YOUTH TEAM MANAGER: Luke Tuffs

MATCH DAY OFFICERS: Ray Boorman, Jeremy Fox, Phil Blakey PROGRAMME EDITOR: Kevin O’Byrne, Luke Mullen PRESS OFFICER & WEB ADMIN: Kevin O’Byrne

Hartley Wintney F.C. Hartley Wintney F.C. GROUNDSMEN: Eric Howard, David Marn COMMERCIAL CONSULTANT: Chris Applegarth COVER PHOTOS: Ed Boyden @edboydenphotos

Green Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire RG27 8DL Tel: 01252 843586 @HartleyFC 5 WELCOME TO HARTLEY WINTNEY FC

like to thank them both for their service to the Club. Liam especially has been a EVO-STIK PREMIER SOUTH big part of our recent success and it 15 th December 2018 will be strange not to see or hear the Nr.19 shirt. vs On the arrival front we have secured Taunton Town FC the services of Joe Felix and Mickel Platt, who both join from Sky Bet Kick Off: 3.00pm Championship club QPR, where they are regular members of the club's Un- der 23 squad. 19 year-old defender, Joe, joins the Row on loan until 7th Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen January, whilst midfielder Mickel Platt and welcome to the Memorial Ground (18) comes to Hartley on a work expe- for this EvoStik League South, Premier rience agreement until the end of Janu- South Division fixture against table top- ary. We are also pleased to welcome ping Taunton. To their players, officials back the popular Steve Duff on dual and supporters we extend a warm wel- registration from Camberley Town. We come and hope you enjoy your short thank the Krooners for their assistance stay with us today. in this signing.

Our visitors this afternoon are, like our- The first team return to action today selves, newly promoted to the Premier for the first time since our County Cup Division, and as the table will tell they defeat to Basingstoke, and this was are currently setting the league alight. preceded by a 2-1 home defeat by Nicknamed the Peacocks, their current Chesham. Both these performances record boasts 41 points from 18 were, I understand, in stark contrast to games. They arrive here at the Memo- the performance at the Camrose. Did I rial Ground in excellent form. Last mention Jekyll & Hyde? week saw the Peacocks record a 7 nil win at home to Harrow Borough; be- Our other teams' games fell foul of the fore that they defeated 3rd placed weather last week. The Reserve game Salisbury by the odd goal in 7, and pri- at Leverstock Green was postponed or to that Farnborough were des- and the A Team game v Four Marks, patched 4-1 at Cherrywood Road. although ultimately a victim of the weather, was actually called off as the We currently sit in 12th place in the opposition could not field a side. The league with 22 points from 18 games. likelihood of this is that the A Team will As I have suggested, we are very much be awarded the points, which would a Jekyll & Hyde side at the moment. move them 3 points nearer to the title. Undoubtedly we are struggling for a bit of consistency and to engender the Off the pitch we are of course fast ap- same team spirit of previous seasons. I proaching the festive season. I urge all know the management are working members to support the bar over this tirelessly to get things right and, to that period. This Sunday we have the Chil- end, there have been a number of dren's Christmas Party. Thanks to Sam comings and goings on the player Vallance and her band of organisers for front. Departing the fold are Liam Eagle making it happen. This is of course fol- and Rowan Vine. Personally I would lowed by the Christmas Raffle. If you 6

VS TAUNTON TOWN : 15 DEC 2018 haven't got your tickets please ask at always looking for active people who the bar. No holds barred - with the lack can help drive the club forward. To of home games, the burglary and the maintain our status we have certain shower refurbishment, we are improvements that we need to under- stretched to the limit. Your support of take and need help to get these works these events is essential to our future. up and running. If you know anyone Please support your Club. We need who may be interested in doing some your support now more than ever. construction work as part of Club Spon- sorship then please ask. At risk of being accused of being a 'stuck record', our success on the pitch And finally, I have a confession to over the past 4 seasons has out- make. I have renewed my belief in stripped our off field organisation. We Santa Claus and have mailed him to are attracting more offers of assistance see if he can bring us a cash rich spon- and it is appreciated. We need more sor for the New Year. Hope you all en- help in all departments, from commer- joy the game this afternoon. Please get cial assistance, ground maintenance, kit behind the team and, as usual, thank washing, catering and stewarding. If you for your support. #UTR you can help in any way, please make yourself known to any committee mem- ber. Please take this request seriously. Luke We risk losing those who are currently multi-tasking to plug the holes. We are

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Good afternoon and welcome to the last training session, has left us all feel- Memorial Ground, especially all those ing positive for what’s to come, but it’s who have made the long journey from important the boys make a good start. Taunton. There is no doubt today’s fixture will Like us, Taunton enjoyed promotion provide a very stern challenge against from step 4 last season and have hit a good team on good form, but if we the ground running in the Southern can transfer the high energy, work rate Premier, currently sitting on top spot. and honesty of training onto the field The league is well and truly starting to of play, then we have every chance. take shape and there is no luck in their position right now, it is earned on mer- Up the Row, it. Likewise with the position we find ourselves in - we sit mid-table but in a Millers and Dan very tight cluster with not much be- tween 9th and 20th.

We've undergone some changes within the last month, both in style of play and our playing squad. Each season we've been here - the team has evolved in some way, with faces coming and going, and this season is no dif- ferent. All those who started the season had a good opportunity to display the characteristics re- quired to make this campaign a success - some have flourished whilst others have floundered. We've been busy sourcing new players for some time, and this last week or so is the most active we have been for a good while. We are happy with the new additions, that have come with various footballing back- grounds, and we hope that the ener- gy they bring in, coupled with our existing player group, will shoot us up the table. See- ing them in the training friendly at Abbey, and in the 8

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THE ROW : PLAYER SPONSORSHIP

PLAYER NAME SPONSOR Adam Desbois Tyler House Paul Strudley Chris Harris Stuart Norman Matt Evans Nathan Smart Steve Duff Louie Paget Mark Harpur Steve Noakes Hartley Wintney Juniors FC Liam Eagle Dave Williams Jack Ball Duncan & Suzanne Swan Luke King Romario Hart Josh Webb Tony Flanders Tyron Smith Jack French David Graham Nic Ciardini Colin Charlton Jacques Kpohomouh Mike Parish Michael Campbell David Willoughby Ross Cook Zoom Leisure Mitchell Parker Jayden Englefield Dan Stewart Freddie Gee Anthony Millerick (manager) James Sharples Dan Turkington (manager) Luke Tuffs (head coach) Eric Howard (physio) John Whitehall Colin The Kit Man Nic Ciardini & Anna Musgrove Sam Rafique (coach) Keith Benjamin (coach) Mark Hurst (coach)

Sponsor a member of the Row. Only £60 for the season and get mentions in the Match Day Pro- gramme & on our Website. Please contact Colin by email: [email protected] 12 HANTS CUP VS BASINGSTOKE TOWN

Our thanks to Graham Merry of the Basingstoke The second 45 minutes was a lot more Gazee for allowing us to reproduce his report. even affair. Smart created another chance which saw Sam Deadfield's effort tipped over by Desbois. Hartley Hartley Wintney v Basingstoke Town, then made it 2-1 with a super team Hampshire FA Senior Cup 3rd Round, goal. The ball was worked to Steven Duff and he fed Tyron Smith on the Sponsored by Regal Building Services. edge of the area. The captain then Tuesday 4th Dec 2018 found Ross Cook and he slid the ball into Romario Hart to score. Basingstoke Town booked their place in the last eight of the Hampshire Senior However, Town took just three minutes Cup with a 3-1 victory at Hartley to reply, as Smart found Argent, his Wintney on Tuesday night. It was quick shot was blocked and Wright converted revenge for the Dragons, having lost a the rebound. Four minutes later, league clash seven days earlier at the Hartley nearly got a second, as Webb's Camrose by the same scoreline. The free-kick to the back post saw Jack Ball main difference in the second game head just over. Then with three was the return of Sam Smart to the minutes left, Desbois produced a great Town line-up, and he proved to be a one handed save to deny Zidane Akers. thorn in the Row's side all night. [Graham Merry]

The home side, who dominated last Town boss, Martin Kuhl, said: "I felt we week's encounter, never really got out came and stood toe to toe with them in of the blocks in the first 45 minutes. their own barn and a great win for us." Smart's lightning quick pace and trickery soon started to create chances Hartley's joint manager, Anthony and he forced Desbois into an early Millerick, said: "Of course we are save. Town then took the lead on 21 disappointed, but we were very minutes, when a Sam Deadfield corner negative in the first half and allowed was only punched away as far as Dan them the chance to play.” Bayliss, who was able to find Ben Wright and his effort hit the net. Attendance: 176

This kick started the home side into Hartley Wintney: Desbois, action and Josh Webb, Hartley's best Kpohomouh, Paget, Ball, Noakes, Smith player on the night, was able to carve a (c), Webb, Vine, Hart, Cook, Duff. chance for Ross Cook, but Bayliss made Subs: Ciardini, Frise, French the block. The Row's Rowan Vine then tested Colm McAdden from distance, Basingstoke Town: McAdden, Stow, before Smart forced Desbois into a Gerrard, Kennedy (c), Bayliss, great save with his legs. Hollamby, Akers, Smart, Argent, Deadfield, Wright. Subs: Philby, Orvis, Town doubled their lead on 34 Hunt minutes, as a header from Ben Wright in the centre circle released Smart down the right wing and his cross was converted by former Hartley star striker, Sam Argent.

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Basingstoke Town v Hartley missed at the back post. Ross Cook Wintney, Evo-Stik League South, was soon to come on for Ciardini, who Premier South. picked up an injury. Tuesday 27th November 2018 Report by David Graham Basingstoke pulled level on 29 minutes. They gained possession on the left and Hartley Wintney made the short a clever turn from Ben Wright gave journey to Basingstoke looking for a himself a shooting chance. Desbois first win since late September '18 in the managed to parry the shot but the ball league. For Basingstoke Town this was spun across the goal and Sam the first local league derby since Easter Deadfield managed to squeeze his shot 1971 when they played Thorneycrofts. home at the back post. (1-1)

Initial play was scrappy but the game It almost got better for 'stoke a minute came to life on 5 minutes with a goal later when a good build up saw Jack from Hartley. Loose defensive play McKnight fire in a shot which went just around the right side of the 'stoke over the crossbar. penalty box saw Romario Hart gain possession and he scored with a low The Row managed to get an edge in shot past Colm McAdden in the the latter part of the half but without Basingstoke goal. (0-1) creating a clear opening. However, on 44 minutes a good move down the left Basingstoke responded well and good involving several players gave Rowan inter-passing in midfield gave Ben Vine a chance, which he fired wildly Wright a chance, which he fired over over. from the edge of the box. A minute later the Row defence were all at sea HT: BASINGSTOKE 1 HARTLEY 1 when a long clearance found Sam Argent in the clear, with a one-on-one The 'stoke started the half on the front with Row 'keeper, Adam Desbois. The foot and some good play on the right young Hartley ‘keeper pulled off a good saw a cross which enabled Ben Wright save from Argent's shot. and Jack McKnight to combine to set up Sam Argent. Desbois was quickly off In another minute play moved to the his line and just managed to deflect the other end and a fluent move down the former Row striker's effort wide. left ended with a Nic Ciardini shot being deflected over the bar. The Row started to take a firm grip on the game and it was no surprise when Chances were coming thick and fast. they took the lead on 58 minutes. Just a minute later, Sam Argent made 'Stoke had chances to clear but a good progress down the right and his miscue gave the Row the chance and cross saw Ben Wright's effort blocked. Ross Cook turned and fired home. (1- Then it was Hartley's turn. A long free 2) kick from Josh Webb almost found the head of Jack Ball as the ball just eluded Four minutes later, the dangerous Cook the back post. almost added another but fired wide after a good Hartley move. On seventeen minutes, a crisp move by Hartley culminated in a good cross Basingstoke came into the game from Louie Paget which Nic Ciardini just approaching the mid point of the 14 CLUB & PLAYER NEWS second half and, on 66 minutes, a desire of the villagers. [D Graham] corner from McKnight saw a header pushed over by Desbois. FT: BASINGSTOKE 1 HARTLEY 3

On 76 minutes, after being on top for a BASINGSTOKE TOWN: Colm spell, the Row clinched the match with McAdden, Zidan Akers, Robert Gerrard, an excellent goal. Good play down the Charlie Kennedy, Harry Philby, Dan right saw a cross field ball to Louie Baylis, Dean Stow, Jack McKnight, Sam Paget. The young defender took aim Argent, Sam Deadfield, Ben Wright. and fired in an unstoppable shot from Subs: Shane Hollamby, Mitchell Parker, around 25 yards. (1-3) Jim Orvis, Liam Hunt, Cameron Kennedy. Basingstoke finished strongly and a dangerous corner resulted in an effort HARTLEY WINTNEY: Adam Desbois, from Argent which was blocked. Jacques Kpohomouh, Louie Paget, Jack Ball, Nathan Smart, Jack French, The final whistle confirmed a deserved Romario Hart, Josh Webb, Rowan Vine, win for the Row after a sparkling Nic Ciardini, Marley Ridge. performance. Basingstoke were good in Subs: Tyron Smith, Steven Duff, Steve parts - especially in midfield - but Noakes, Ross Cook, Michael Campbell. overall seemed to struggle with the

CLUB NEWS: Hartley Wintney FC welcome new faces as we further strengthen the squad 12th December 2018

We continue to strengthen the squad approaching the Christmas period of games, at the same time seeing a number of players moving on or taking time out as the club looks to secure its place in the highly competitive Southern Prem- ier South.

Two of the most recent arrivals are Joe Felix (shown here) and Mickel Platt (shown overleaf), who both join from Sky Bet Championship club QPR, where they are regular members of the club's Under 23 squad. 19 year-old defender, Joe, joins the Row on loan for one month until 7th January, whilst midfielder Mickel (18) comes to Hartley on a work experience until the end of January.

Joe Felix joined QPR from west London rivals, Ful- ham, in June 2018. The right-back captained the Cottagers' Under-18 side. Mickel is an attacking midfield player who joined QPR from Brentford in the summer of 2014.

Other recent arrivals include the return of hugely popular left midfielder, Steven Duff , who played a big role in both the Club's recent promotions but had 15 CLUB & PLAYER NEWS stepped down at the end of last season favourite was the performance, along fearing a clash with his work commit- with Jack Ball, in our play-off victory, ments, always a tricky balancing act for one of the best displays I've witnessed players as clubs move up through the from a centre back pairing!" divisions. Rowan Vine re- Hartley have also joined the Row in announced the sign- October after his ing of Dan Stew- spell with the club art , who was most last season. recently at Guildford "Rowan made a tan- City where he had gible contribution at an impressive a vital time to the goalscoring record. team that eventually A versatile midfield- went on to gain pro- er and striker, Dan motion last season," was a former Mill- said Millerick, "and wall and Charlton we all thank him for Athletic academy his time with us and player and joined wish him well. Jack Guildford from AC Beadle came to us London in the sum- from Met Police in mer of 2017. Dan October but recently made his debut for Above: Mickel Platt, QPR U23 decided to return to us in the game at his former club, home to Chesham Ashford Town. With United. Short-term work commitments Ross and Nick it's more a case of them will limit his game time in the run up to needing some time out and we may Christmas, but the Club expects to see see them back at some point. Both are him fully integrated into the squad quality players when they're fully fo- from the New Year. cused, but sometimes family and work life makes that difficult. Both have con- Leaving the Club are central defender, tributed massively in their time with us Liam Eagle , who has joined Bracknell this far and we wish them well." Town, striker Rowan Vine and mid- fielder Jack Beadle . Two other players The above club announcement was have decided to take some time out of issued earlier this week and originally the game due to work commitments mentioned two other unnamed players. and other factors - striker Ross Cook At the time of sending the programme and defender Nick Hutchings . to the printer, we are still waiting for confirmation of a further signing, but Liam was one of Hartley's true heroes we do now have the transfer through in recent seasons, having been with the of striker Mitchell Parker . club since our days in the Combined Counties League. Hartley Wintney co- Mitchell joins us from our near neigh- manager, Anthony Millerick, says: bours Basingstoke Town, but the 24 "Liam has been a massive part of our year-old is better known for his time success in recent years and we'd like to with Hellenic League side Reading City, thank him for all his efforts. There have where he had a good goalscoring rec- been many highlights but my personal ord, before joining ‘stoke. He recently 16

CLUB & PLAYER NEWS had the honour of captaining an It has been a busy time with players ‘ambassadorial’ FA England squad man- coming and going, and so just to com- aged by Paul Fairclough, the man be- plete the picture the best we currently hind the England C team. The specially can, Luke King and Nick Sowden are assembled FA squad travelled to the currently playing elsewhere but still Falkland Islands in early November and remain available to Millers & Turks. The Mitch scored during one of two games same is true for several of our younger he played there. We welcome Mitch to players, who are getting valuable game the Row and hope he’ll thoroughly en- time out on loan. [KOB] joy his time with us.

Several names are missing from the squad list at the back of today’s pro- gramme, but - just to be clear - this is due purely to injury and suspension. Romario Hart is serving out his 3 match ban for the red card he received against Chesham Utd. Matt Evans has a longer term injury, and Nic Ciardini and Michael Campbell are also both side- lined through injury, though we’ll hope- fully see them back soon.

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HARTLEY WINTNEY FC PEN PICS

Steve Noakes Jacques Experienced defender, Kpohomouh with the Row for Defender recently several seasons. joined, having previ- Previous clubs include ously played for Fleet Town and MET Bangor City, South- Police. Great organiser, port and Droylsden. motivator and tactically Quick, strong and intelligent defender. powerful in the air. Sponsored by Sponsored by Mike Hartley Wintney Parish Juniors FC

Matt Evans Louie Paget Joined us in the closed A versatile player season. A defender, who can play at full Matt has represented back on either flank the Army over 30 times or anywhere in mid- and UK Armed Forces field. Former U18 team 10 times. Played youth team captain. for Rushden & Dia- Sponsored by Mark monds & Winchester. Harpur

Nathan Smart Michael Experienced defender Campbell on dual registration Striker with pace, from Slough Town. good close control Adds a wealth of tal- and an eye for goal. ent, pace and strength Joined the Row this to the squad. summer. Sponsored by David Willoughby

Dan Stewart Jack French Comfortable playing as Midfielder with su- striker or in midfield, perb first touch who Dan was previously finds his way out of with Guildford City and seemingly impossi- is a former Millwall and ble situations with Charlton Athletic acade- his tight ball control. my player. He joined Terrific workrate. the Row in Nov 2018. Sponsored by David Graham

Steve Duff Mitchell A Hartley fans’ fa- Parker vourite and club 24 year-old striker legend, The Train with a good helped the club goalscoring record achieve two champi- from his time with onship wins and a Reading City. double promotion. Joined us from Rejoined us at the Basingstoke Town end of November. in December .

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Josh Webb Ross Cook Hard working and A prolific goalscorer combative midfielder and a Hartley fans with an incredible favourite. Rejoins engine. Josh joined the Row for 2018/19 Hartley from Met after a successful Police ahead of the spell last season 2017/18 season. with Thatcham Sponsored by Town. Sponsored Tony Flanders by Zoom Leisure

Tyron Smith Romario Hart Cultured and experi- Joined at the start enced midfielder of this season but now in his 2nd sea- was out for a while son with us. Previ- following an injury. ously played with Quick, tricky winger Kingstonian and Met previously with Police. Colliers Wood and Godalming Town.

Jayden Nick Englefield Hutchings A young, skilful Attacking full back winger who joined who reads the game us from Winchester extremely well. City. Now in his 2nd Joined us from Farn- season with the borough ahead of Row. the 17/18 season.

Jack Ball Adam Desbois Central defender The young 'keeper now in his 2nd sea- joins the Row on a son with us. Formed season-long work a superb partner- experience placement ship with Liam Ea- from Reading FC. gle to help us to Adam is a member of promotion. Spon- the England U19 sored by Duncan squad. Sponsored by & Suzanne Swan Tyler House

Nic Ciardini Chris Harris Experienced forward An up and coming & midfielder, Nic goalkeeping talent came to us from who has featured for Reading U/23. Farnborough last Assured handler of season. ‘Cards’ is the ball. Was under- our club captain for study to Struds last 18/19. Sponsored season. by Colin Charlton

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MANAGEMENT & COACHING STAFF

Anthony Millerick ‘Millers’ is now in his 4th season with the Row and undoubtedly our prize possession. A much sought-after manager whose services we are fortunate to retain. Tactically astute and, whilst he can be uncom- promising, he has a way with his players that engenders loyalty. Sponsored by James Sharples Dan Turkington ‘Turks’ joined as 1st team co-manager alongside ‘Millers’ ahead of the 2018-19 season. Dan managed Camberley Town during one of their most successful spells and brings a wealth of experience, knowledge he now brings to the Row. Luke Tuffs 1st Team Head Coach and U18 Youth Team manager, ‘Tuffs’ Holds the UEFA B licence and is an Academy Man- ager at Pulse Chertsey. Has been with the Row throughout our recent rise up the non-league pyramid. Tuffs is always willing to assist anyone with an interest in the game. Now helping forge ever closer links with the Juniors.

Sam Rafique Sam holds a UEFA License and is currently an academy coach with Aldershot Town FC. He’s had spells at Fleet Town, Godalming Town & Camberley Town, the latter with a considerable success. Sam and Luke Tuffs have known each other well for a number of years; both share the same footballing philosophy. Keith Benjamin An experienced goalkeeping coach, Keith has known Millers and Tuffs for over ten years, having working with them whilst they were players at Camberley Town. He comes with a wealth of experience including recent spells at Farnborough and Kingstonian FC. He now provides specialist goalkeeper mentoring and coaching to our group of talented ‘keepers. Mark Hurst Mark is one of the highest regarded football coaches locally. He previously worked with Anthony Millerick at Cove FC and has worked as a coaches' coach at both Fulham and Villareal FC recently. His coaching experience, and approach to help- ing the players achieve their best, is sure to benefit every- body directly involved with football at the club.

Eric Howard - Physio. Came to us with a wealth of footballing nouse and has been part of the background staff behind our rise up the pyramid. Served us as Reserve Team manager. Sponsored by John Whitehall Mick Beard - Physio. Stalwart for the Row over several seasons. Colin Charlton - Kit man. So much more than just the man who looks after the kit! Sponsored by Nic Ciardini & Anna Musgrove 22 THE NLP COLUMN

This week’s NLP programme col- the following week. umn was written by Edd Paul Burnley 0 Lincoln City 1- February The FA Cup third round draw produced 18, 2017 some tasty ties for the remaining Non- League clubs left in the competition Lincoln became the first Non-League against several of the country’s top side in 103 years to reach the quarter sides. finals of the FA Cup with a remarkable fifth round giant-killing of Premier Woking will host the ’s League Burnley. Watford, while Southport could poten- tially be visited by Tottenham Hotspur, The Imps had already beaten Oldham, should the side Ipswich and Brighton before claiming beat Tranmere in midweek. their biggest scalp thanks to Sean Rag- gett’s last-minute header at Turf Moor. Wrexham will also face another top- flight big boy if they can progress past Danny Cowley’s side were eventually Welsh rivals Newport County. A home knocked out at Arsenal. tie against 2016 champions, Leicester City, is the prize for the winner. Hereford 2 Newcastle 1 - February 5, 1972 Can our sides produce some huge shocks? We’ve looked back at four oc- The Southern League side had earned casions Non-League clubs stunned top a 2-2 draw at St James' Park to force a flight opposition: replay back at Edgar Street.

Norwich City 0 Luton Town 1 – Newcastle took the lead eight minutes January 26, 2013 from time through Malcolm Macdonald, but Ronnie Radford equalised with an Super sub was the hero incredible long range strike, arguably for ’s men as they became the most famous FA Cup goal, that flew the first Non-League side in 24 years to into the top corner to send the tie to beat top-flight opposition in the FA extra time. Cup. Ricky George then struck the winner to Rendell wrote himself into the history see the Non-Leaguers into the fourth books when he struck ten minutes from round. time to clinch a famous victory.

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Date Opponents Result Att Comp 1 2 3 4 For stats on our games this season prior to September, please refer to a previous programme (downloadable via our website) 01 Sep A Dorchester Town L 2-1 306 League Norman Paget Hutchings Noakes 08 Sep A Dorking Wanderers L 2-0 331 FAC 1Q Strudley Evans Webb Eagle 11 Sep A Beaconsfield D 3-3 85 League Norman Paget Webb 1 Eagle 15 Sep A Weymouth D 2-2 744 League Strudley Paget Kpohomouh 1 Eagle 22 Sep A Staines Town W 3-5 177 League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Eagle 1 29 Sep H Merthyr Town D 1-1 275 League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Eagle 06 Oct A Harrow Borough D 2-2 153 League Desbois L King Paget Ball

09 Oct A Winchester City W 6-7p Hants Snr 2 Desbois Paget 1p Hutchings Smith 13 Oct H Hendon L 2--3 313 League Desbois L King Paget French 16 Oct A Thatcham Town W 8-9p 138 Lg Cup R1 Desbois 1 Evans Hutchings Kpohomouh 20 Oct H Kings Langley D 0-0 242 League Desbois Evans Hutchings Ball 23 Oct A Fleet Spurs W 1-4 Ald Snr Cup Desbois Kpohomouh Hutchings Ball

27 Oct H Tiverton Town D 1-1 162 FAT 1Q Desbois Kpohomouh Hutchings Smith 30 Oct H Tiverton Town L 5-1 148 FAT 1Q Rply Desbois Kpohomouh L King Ball 03 Nov A Wimborne Town L 2-1 326 League Desbois Kpohomouh Hutchings Ball 13 Nov A Met Police W 1-5 47 Lg Cup R2 Desbois Evans Hutchings Ball 1

17 Nov A Salisbury L 4-2 689 League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Ball 20 Nov H Met Police L 1-4 166 League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Ball 24 Nov A Tiverton Town D 1-1 211 League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Ball 27 Nov A Basingstoke Town W 1-3 342 League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget 1 Ball

01 Dec H Chesham Utd L 1-2 227 League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Ball 04 Dec H Basingstoke Town L 1-3 176 Hants Snr 3 Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Ball 11 Dec H Walton Casuals P-P League 15 Dec H Taunton Town League 22 Dec H Poole Town League 26 Dec A Farnborough League 29 Dec A Gosport Borough League 01 Jan H Swindon Supermarine League 05 Jan H Basingstoke Town League 12 Jan A Walton Casuals League 19 Jan H Salisbury League 26 Jan A Met Police League 02 Feb H Wimborne Town League 09 Feb A Kings Langley League 16 Feb A Chesham Utd League 23 Feb H Tiverton Town League 02 Mar H Staines Town League 09 Mar A Taunton Town League 16 Mar H Harrow Borough League 23 Mar A Hendon League 30 Mar H Weymouth League 06 Apr A Merthyr Town League 13 Apr A Frome Town League 20 Apr H Beaconsfield Town League

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TAUNTON TOWN FC CLUB HISTORY

The present Taunton Town Football turned to Wordsworth Drive under the Club was formed in December 1947 by management of Keith Bowker. a few local businessmen and played their first friendly fixture during Easter In 1994 the team, then managed by 1948. They then played on a number of Terry Rowles, battled through to the FA grounds such as Mountfields, French Vase final at , but Weir, Victoria Park, Huish Old Boys and Diss Town won the trophy in extra finished up at Denman's Park, Haines time. Hill. Russell Musker was appointed manager Having joined and played in the Somer- in November 1994 and another cham- set Senior League, 1953 became a no- pionship followed in 1996. After two table year. The club gained admission seasons as runners up, three consecu- into the Western League and moved tive titles followed, together with the into Wordsworth Drive, their present club's first ever Cup success - a 2-1 home, on a lease agreement with the victory over Berkhamsted Town in the Taunton Borough Council. FA Carlsberg Vase final at Aston Villa's newly modernised Villa Park stadium. The club struggled financially and de- This ended a sequence of 18 defeats in pended heavily on a very active Sup- cup finals since the 1950s. porters Club during the late 50s and early 60s. 1968/69 saw an upsurge in Another Cup victory was achieved in the club's fortunes, with manager Doug 2003, lifting the Somerset Premier Cup Hillard securing the Western League for the first time with a 2-1 win over championship for the first time. Yeovil Town in a final played at Cleve- don Town's Hand Stadium. During the middle 1970s, Ron Gingell became manager and the club were took over as Manager in runners up for four consecutive sea- 2005 amid great optimism, but left af- sons. The 70s was also highlighted by ter only 14 games to join Newport the club purchasing the ground from County. Former Hallen manager, Gary Taunton Borough Council and the in- Domone, stepped into the hot seat - stallation of floodlights. after a disappointing start, results be- gan to improve and the club won its During 1977 the club gained election to second Somerset Premier Cup by beat- the Southern League Division One ing a strong Mangotsfield United side (South) and, two years later, the reor- at Weston super Mare. ganisation of the leagues, caused by the establishing of the Alliance Premier Domone resigned as Manager in De- League, saw Taunton Town transfer to cember 2007 and was replaced by Ian the Midland Division to take advantage Jones, who himself resigned in April of the M5 motorway. 2009.

The club became a limited company in Former player, Paul West, who lifted 1981. The new board soon decided the FA Vase in 2001, took over and that Southern League football was too rebuilt the team with a local emphasis. expensive, and the club reverted to the West left the club in May 2012 and was Western League in 1983. Seven years replaced by Leigh Robinson. In the pre- later, the championship pennant re- vious season the club finished with a run of nine consecutive victories, culmi- 28 TAUNTON TOWN FC CLUB HISTORY nating with the club's third Somerset also retained the Southern League Premier Cup triumph, beating Frome Groundsman of the Year award and Town 1-0 in the final played at Paulton were in fact voted the second best club Rovers FC. This was especially notable at Step 3 & 4. Our programme also as no goals were conceded in five won a prestigious award, being voted games. the best in the Southern League and 18th nationally. The club also won the Southern League Groundsman of the Year award in 2013 The club reached the play-offs for three -2014, a remarkable achievement con- seasons in a row but finally, last sea- sidering the floods which affected the son, it all clicked and the West Division area, causing the title was clinched ground to be under by a massive 19 water for much of points with only January and Febru- one League defeat ary. all season.

In July 2010 Tom Manager Leigh Rob- Harris stepped inson and his assis- down as Chairman tant Michael Meaker after 29 years and left in September was replaced by but the club has Kevin Sturmey, who decided to leave also took on the things alone at the roles of Chief Exec- moment, with utive and Head coach Rob Dray Groundsman. Since stepping up as then the club have Manager, assisted made major im- by coach Matt Villis. provements on and off the pitch, continuing to maintain the ambitions to play at a higher level.

Off the field the club suffered a major blow in July 2011 when the clubhouse was badly damaged by a fire which was caused by an electrical fault - what re- mained of the clubhouse was exten- sively smoke damaged and the whole building had to be demolished. A mo- bile bar was brought in on match days, but the following year a modular build- ing was opened despite the original builder going into administration.

2014-2015 was one of their most suc- cessful seasons in recent history, with fourth place in the League and the re- tention of the Somerset Premier Cup, beating Yeovil Town in the final. Town 29 TAUNTON TOWN FC PEN PICS

ROB DRAY: HEAD OF FOOTBALL KEITH EMMERSON: DEFENDER Appointed to the backroom team in the No-nonsense defender, joined in Jan summer of 2016. Previously manager 2018 from Farnborough. His early ca- at Bridgwater Town before joining reer was spent with Hartlepool before Bideford as assistant manager from joining the Army where he has repre- 2012 until May 2015. An integral part sented both the Army and UK Armed of the management team since his arri- Forces teams. Prior to Farnborough, he val at the club and currently in charge spent several seasons at Poole Town, of first team affairs following the recent helping them win promotion to the departure of Leigh Robinson. Southern Premier, and has featured for several other clubs including Camberley MATT VILLIS: COACH Town. Joined the coaching team in the sum- mer of 2018 after being forced to retire JOSH NELMES: DEFENDER through injury. An experienced centre Joined the club in February 2018 from half who played league football at Tor- Mangotsfield United. A committed cen- quay United before going on to make tre half, he had early spells at Chelten- more than 100 appearances for Weston ham Town and Lydney Town before -super-Mare. Joined Taunton in No- playing for and captaining his home vember 2015. town club, Cinderford Town, for several seasons, helping them to win the South LLOYD IRISH: GOALKEEPER & West Division title in 2015-16. In his second spell at the club. He won the Supporters' Player of the Year SHANE WHITE: DEFENDER / MID award in 2009 before leaving to be- Experienced player and current vice- come first choice at Conference South captain. Began his career at youth level club Weston-super-Mare for several at Plymouth Argyle before going on to seasons. Signed for Bideford in the play for Weymouth, Falmouth Town summer of 2014 but switched to the and St Blazey until his switch to Truro Peacocks in October that year. Has in 2013 where he scored the play-off amassed over 200 appearances while winner to gain promotion to the Na- also winning consecutive Players' Play- tional League South. Won the Goal of er awards as well as Supporters' Player the Season award for 2017-18. of the Year in 2016-17. BEN ADELSBURY: DEFENDER/ MID PIERCE MITCHELL: DEFENDER Recruited from Truro City in the sum- A right back who completed a scholar- mer of 2017. After being on youth ship at Bristol City before joining Bristol forms at both Plymouth Argyle and Rovers for the 2014-15 campaign, dur- Swansea City, he joined Salisbury City ing which time he spent loan periods at in 2009 and later spent nine months at Bath City and Weston-super-Mare. Eastbourne Borough before returning Played for side to the West Country and signing for Truro City in 2015-16. Signed for the Bath City in June 2013. Rejoined Truro Peacocks in August 2016. in February 2016. Joint winner of the Players' Player award for 2017-18. LEWIS HALL: DEFENDER Recent signing from Hereford. Normally ED PALMER: DEFENDER plays at left back but can play in other First arrived in the summer of 2016. An positions. imposing centre half who began at Tor- quay United and went on to play for 30 TAUNTON TOWN FC PEN PICS

Kettering Town and Weymouth until appearances for National League South helping Tiverton Town to the play-offs side Truro City. in 2013-14. Was part of Truro City’s Southern Premier play-off winning DOUGLAS CAMILO: MID/ STRIKER team in 2015. Returned to Taunton Came to the club on trial in the sum- from Truro City in October 2018. mer of 2018 after moving to the area. Played for several teams in his home TOM STONE: DEFENDER city, Rio de Janeiro, before moving to Young centre half who played for the Portugal where he had spells at three club's former Under 18 side. Played in clubs including Industrial Desportivo every game of the Peacock's trium- Vieirense. His debut was delayed by phant Somerset Premier Cup run in the wait for international clearance 2016-17. Spent time on loan at Bridg- which has now been received. water Town last season. MATT WRIGHT: STRIKER RYAN BRETT: MIDFIELDER Signed for Taunton summer of 2016 Left-sided player who began his career from National League South side Truro at Plymouth Argyle. He spent three City. Team captain and experienced years at Salisbury City where he helped striker whose early career was spent at them win promotion to both the Na- Swansea City and Crystal Palace, plus a tional League South and National loan at Woking. Helped Salisbury City League. Joined Truro City ahead of the win the Southern Premier play-offs. 2014-15 campaign, signing for the Pea- cocks in 2017. Joint winner of the Play- DAN SULLIVAN: STRIKER ers' Player award for 2017-18. After impressing for a Tavistock side which knocked Taunton out of the FA OLLIE CHAMBERLAIN: MIDFIELD Cup in September 2017, Dan moved to Attacking midfield player who signed the Viridor Stadium, having come up from Bridgwater Town in November through the youth ranks at Torquay 2015. Ollie played for Taunton's suc- United where he made several first cessful Under 18 side in 2011-12, when team appearances. His performances he also made several first team appear- last season saw him crowned Taunton’s ances. Supporters' Player of the Year.

MATT BUSE: MIDFIELDER CRAIG VEAL: STRIKER Rejoined the club in October 2017. Pre- Pacy forward in his third spell with the viously on the books of Yeovil Town at club having rejoined in January 2018. youth level and spent the 2015-16 sea- Began at Exeter City before signing for son at Weymouth. Has been a member Taunton in November 2009 where he of England's Under 19 Futsal squad. spent the next two and a half years.

LES AFFUL: MIDFIELDER ANDREW NEAL: STRIKER Experienced attacking midfielder who 'Rocky' signed for Taunton in the sum- joined in 2017. With Liverpool as a mer of 2018 after leaving Truro City. youth, he went on to play League foot- Previously played for Ivybridge Town ball for Exeter City. A spell at Torquay and Plymouth Parkway before having a United was followed by several years brief spell at Tiverton Town. Went on with Forest Green Rovers, where he to join Bodmin Town where he netted was also selected for the England Na- 60 goals in 44 appearances. Top scorer tional Game XI. Then made over 250 for Truro in his first season. 31 HARTLEY WINTNEY JUNIOR FC

HWJFC Under 11 Eagles - today’s Match Day Mascots Today's fixture against Taunton sees the continuing strong relationship between HWFC and its thriving junior section. We are excited and proud to be involved in today's fixture and we are looking forward to supporting the first team. The recent success of the senior team has not been lost on the local community, including the junior teams. During the summer, a Junior Soccer School was suc- cessfully delivered by the club, which included excellent coaching from first team players and management. A common criticism of these camps is that it is simply a way of providing mass childcare during the holidays. One of our parents felt it important to highlight that this course was incredibly useful for her son, with the whole day packed with drills and activities that were very relevant to match situ- ations. In addition, the Eagles players who attended were motivated by the fact that internal HWFC management and players took the time to be heavily in- volved. Creating these links with the younger teams is something that is very common across Europe. From the Premier League to local football, these links have been slow to develop in this country. Forgetting the many financial benefits of linking a club's teams, there is also the chance for stories to develop of young players eventually playing for their local senior teams, and this is why HWFC should re- ceive credit for all the work they are doing to create these links, including days like today. The Eagles have started the season well, winning seven of our eleven games, drawing two. We recently performed very well in the Under 11 Bowl. Playing teams both one and two leagues higher than us, we more than held our own and, as a result, we have now moved in to Division Two, a climb of three leagues in two seasons. Last season we won the League Vase. Many of our players have been together since the under 7's. Availability for both training and matches has been excellent throughout, and we also have very sup- portive parents.

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The players deserve great credit on a number of fronts. The development of the team over the past few seasons has been clear to see. This has come from great effort, focused training and, above all, sticking together through the good times and the bad. Disappearing if results don't go well is the easy route. The players have always chosen to go down the harder route and put things right and turn things around. Good luck to the seniors and thank you to all who have welcomed the Eagles today. Also a belated happy birthday to our greatest free-kick taker, Edson Varcoe, and the finest goalkeeper of his age group, Dylan Kettle. Paul Turrell and Paul Varcoe

Hartley Wintney Junior FC was founded in 1996 - known as the Hawks, the club started with just 2 teams playing friendly matches on pitches that were marked out by cones. We welcome players of all abilities - across our age groups we have a range of teams that cater for the needs of the individual player, engen- dering a spirit of learning through having fun. We support over 250 children across more than 20 teams ranging from under 7s to under 17/18s - and we start with children from the age of 5 joining us in weekly training sessions. We wish all our Junior Football Club Teams the very best of luck - but above all else, enjoy your football and being a part of this wonderful orange community! For more information & to get in touch, visit www.hartley-wintney-junior-fc.co.uk

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FOOTBALL AT THE FRONT 1914-1918

As we remember those who conversing, mainly in sign language. fought in the First World War in Debris littered No Man’s Land, including this special centenary year, the empty food cans, and somebody bored uplifting story of the revitalising kicked a can... and somebody kicked it effect football had on the troops at back. Kickabouts developed, with other the Front is recalled here. items used as footballs including bala- clavas stuffed with straw and, in a The British Expeditionary Force were Cheshire battalion’s case, Lieutenant involved in three months of continuous Brockbank noted “somebody produced heavy fighting after first going into ac- a little rubber ball, so of course a foot- tion against the German army on 21 ball match started.” August 1914. However, with football ubiquitous in the army, the soldiers There was no match with stretchers for organised impromptu kickabouts in any goals, a proper ball and the padre mak- spare moments; The Sporting Life, 23 ing incorrect offside decisions, just November 1914, reporting the game many spontaneous kickabouts. being played “in fields within the sounds of the guns.” By December ORGANISED FOOTBALL BEGINS 1914 the Athletic News ran regular fea- The Sporting Life reported that over tures on football behind the lines as the 200 teams had been established by war’s evolving stability allowed organ- December 1914 and a number of com- ised competitive sport, and footballs petitions were being played. In January were increasingly available, with over -February 1915, 45 teams competed 1100 balls provided by The Daily Mail for the 1st Cavalry Brigade Cup, the and The Sporting Life by Christmas. trophy provided by their Brigadier- General. In July 1915, Haig famously THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE, 1914 complained that the men were falling The manoeuvring war had resulted in asleep on night sentry duty because shortages of men and ammunition on they were playing football in their rest both sides and, with inclement weath- periods. By November 1915 it was said er, a major offensive was unlikely be- that “every section has its team”. fore spring. In places the trenches were 30 yards apart. Shouted messag- Sport was still unofficial and organised es were exchanged and the adversaries by junior officers but, as casualties realised they had common enemies in mounted, it became an important part lice, rats, flooded trenches, generals in developing esprit de corps. The Roy- and politicians. A ‘live and let live’ sys- al Engineers magazine, in January tem evolved. Some troops requested 1915, reported “our new comrades are their artillery not to shell the enemy at being told tales of the Army Cup, and meal times, as they did not want their having obtained a football, hunting the meals interrupted in turn. As Christmas leather is the order during the times of approached, similar emotions were relaxation from military duties”. raised as the foes were mainly Chris- tian, and spontaneous truces resulted. The revitalising effect of football on men returning from combat was no- Some two-thirds of the British line frat- ticed; General Harington rhetorically ernised, and on Christmas Day, thou- asked “How many times did one sands of British and German troops see a Battalion which had come congregated in No Man’s Land, burying out of the line in the Ypres Salient the dead, exchanging souvenirs and and elsewhere, battered to pieces 34

FOOTBALL AT THE FRONT 1914-1918 and sad at heart at having lost so At 07:27 Nevill went over the parapet; many officers and men, hold up its an observer remembered “I saw an head again and recover in a few infantryman climb on to the parapet hours by kicking a football?” into No Man’s Land, beckoning others to follow. As he did so he kicked off a THE FOOTBALL CHARGES football; a good kick, the ball rose and On 25 September 1915, the British travelled well towards the German launched an attack at Loos, the infan- line.” try walking forward in four lines in ex- tended order, one second apart, in si- By 07:50 the battalion were in the Ger- lence and in full kit. However, The Lon- man trenches, where both footballs don Irish Rifles dribbled and passed a were found next day. Nevill was killed. football as they advanced, having smuggled deflated footballs into the ORGANISED FOOTBALL MATURES trenches because their officers did not In August 1916 General Gough ordered approve. These were hurriedly blown that football grounds should be con- up as zero hour, 06:30, approached structed in each Brigade area and tour- but Captain Dale saw the balls and or- naments organised for resting units. dered them to be discarded; apparently The 19th Division held a three stage shooting one. Sergeant Frank Edwards, tournament with as many soldiers as the football captain, hid his and the possible playing. The first stage com- London Irish kicked off the southern prised of intra-battalion games and the end of the attack with the goal of cap- second stage inter-battalion competi- turing the German front and second tion; the third was the cup final where lines. Edwards’ ball was struck by a the 7th Loyal North ’s beat bullet or shrapnel and caught on the the 9th Cheshire’s 4-0. Thousands of German barbed wire. soldiers watched; football, as a specta- tor event, had become an institutional- The London Irish achieved their objec- ised part of life in reserve. tives, and their part of the operation was one of the few successes as the Football’s positive effects were formally Loos offense collapsed. recognised in the General Staff Instruc- tions for the Training of Platoons for Captain Billie Nevill, ‘B’ Company com- Offensive Action of 1917. Platoon com- mander, 8th East Surrey’s, was uncer- manders were ordered to arrange tain about how his men would react in games and competitions for the men their first battle at the Somme on 1st and take part themselves because “if July 1916. Perhaps influenced by the he induces his platoon to be deter- London Irish, Nevill asked permission mined to produce the best football to use footballs and this was sanc- team in the battalion, he will have done tioned “on condition that he and his a great deal to make it the best platoon officers really kept command of their in every way.” By 1918, six full time units and didn’t allow it to develop into engravers were kept busy in France a rush after the ball.” supplying trophies and medals for com- petitive sport; football had become part Nevill had two footballs and as zero of the way of life of the British army in hour approached, one was marked ‘The the battle zone. Great European Cup-Tie Final. East Surreys v Bavarians. Kick off at zero’ From an article by Iain Adams and on the other ‘No referee’. 35 UPCOMING FIXTURES

FIRST TEAM SAT 22nd DEC, KO 15:00 Poole Town (Home) Evo-Stik Premier South

BOXING DAY, WED 26th DEC, KO 13:00 Farnborough (Away) Evo-Stik Premier South

SAT 29th DEC, KO 15:00 Gosport Borough (Away) Evo-Stik Premier South

NEW YEAR’S DAY, TUES 1st JAN 2019, KO 15:00 Swindon Supermarine (Home) Evo-Stik Premier South

SAT 5th JAN 2019, KO 15:00 Basingstoke Town (Home) Evo-Stik Premier South

SAT 12th JAN 2019, KO 15:00 Walton Casuals (Away) Evo-Stik Premier South

SAT 19th JAN 2019, KO 15:00 Salisbury (Home) Evo-Stik Premier South

SAT 26th JAN 2019, KO 15:00 Metropolitan Police (Away) Evo-Stik Premier South

RESERVE TEAM SAT 15th DEC, KO 15:00 Tring Athletic (Away) Suburban League Central Division

SAT 5th JAN 2019, KO 15:00 Abbey Rangers (Away) Suburban League Central Division

A TEAM SAT 15th DEC, KO 14:00 Wey Valley (Away) Aldershot & District League, Senior

SAT 5th JAN 2019, KO 14:00 Fleet Spurs A (Away) Aldershot & District League, Senior

HWFC U18 YOUTH TEAM WED 9th JAN 2019, KO 19:30 Thatcham Town U18 (Home) Allied Counties League, Central

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Tuesday 18th December 2018 Leicester City v Manchester C. Carabao Cup QF 19:45 Sky Sports Football Blackpool v Solihull Moors FA Cup 2nd Rnd 19:45 BT Sport 1

Wednesday 19th December 2018 Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur Carabao Cup QF 19:45 Sky Sports Football

Friday 21st December 2018 Wolves v Liverpool Premier League 20:00 Sky Sports Premier Lg

Saturday 22nd December 2018 Arsenal v Burnley Premier League 12:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg Cardiff City v Manchester Utd Premier League 17:30 BT Sport 1

Sunday 23rd December 2018 St Johnstone v Rangers Scottish Premier 12:15 BT Sport 1 Aston Villa v Leeds United Championship 13:30 Sky Sports Football Everton v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 16:00 Sky Sports Premier Lg

Wednesday 26th December 2018 Fulham v Wolves Premier League 12:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg Sheffield Utd v Derby County Championship 15:00 Sky Sports Football Brighton & Hove Alb v Arsenal Premier League 17:15 Sky Sports Premier Lg Watford v Chelsea Premier League 19:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg

Thursday 27th December 2018 Southampton v West Ham Premier League 19:45 Sky Sports Premier Lg full schedule on www.live-footballontv.com 39

CLUBS OF THE EVO-STIK PREMIER SOUTH

A summary of the clubs in the Premier South for those travelling to away fixtures. Post codes shown for sat-navs but check directions on the host club website before leaving to avoid ‘dumb instructions’. Mileage shown from our ground is approximate.

Basingstoke Town 01256 327575 The Ark Cancer Charity Stadium btfc.co.uk The Camrose, Western Way RG22 6EZ Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 6EZ 12 miles

Beaconsfield Town 01494 676868 Holloways Park, Windsor Road beaconsfieldtownfc.co.uk Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2SE HP9 2SE 35 miles

Chesham United 01494 783 964 The Meadow, Amy Lane cheshamunited.co.uk Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1NE HP5 1NE 43 miles

Dorchester Town 01305 267 623 The Avenue Stadium, Weymouth Ave dorchestertownfc.co.uk Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2RY DT1 2RY 90 miles

Farnborough FC 07957 936436 Cherrywood Road, Farnborough farnboroughfc.co.uk Hampshire GU14 8UD GU14 8UD 9 miles

Frome Town AFC 01373 464087 Blindmans Brewery Stadium frometownfc.co.uk Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EH BA11 2EH 72 miles

Gosport Borough FC 023 9252 5797 Privett Park, Privett Road gosportboroughfc.co.uk Gosport, Hampshire PO12 3SX PO12 3SX 50 miles

Harrow Borough FC 0844 561 1347 Earlsmead, Carlyon Avenue Hosted on pitchero.com South Harrow, Middx HA2 8SS HA2 8SS 40 miles

Hendon FC Silver Jubilee Park, Townsend Lane hendonfc.net Kingsbury, North London NW9 7NE NW9 7NE 44 miles

Kings Langley FC Global Metcorp Stadium, Gaywood Park, kingslangleyfc.co.uk Hempstead Road, Kings Langley WD4 8AL Hertfordshire WD4 8AL 48 miles

CLUBS OF THE EVO-STIK PREMIER SOUTH

Merthyr Town 01685 359074 Penydarren Park, Park Terrace merthyrtownfc.co.uk Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan CF47 8RF CF47 8RF 140 miles Metropolitan Police FC 0208 398 7358 Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane Hosted on pitchero.com East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BT KT8 0BT 34 miles Poole Town Black Gold Stadium, pooletownfc.co.uk School Lane BH15 3JR Oakdale, Poole, Dorset BH15 3JR 75 miles Salisbury FC 01722 776655 Raymond McEnhill Stadium salisburyfc.co.uk Partridge Way, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6PU Wiltshire SP4 6PU 49 miles

Staines Town 01784 469240 Wheatsheaf Park Wheatsheaf Lane stainestownfootballclub.co.uk Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey TW18 2PD TW18 2PD 25 miles Swindon Supermarine 01793 828778 The Webbswood Stadium, Supermarine swindonsupermarinefc.com Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 4BZ SN3 4BZ 52 miles

Taunton Town 01823 254909 Viridor Stadium, Wordsworth Drive tauntontown.com Taunton, Somerset TA1 2HG TA1 2HG 112 miles Tiverton Town 01884 252397 Ladysmead, Bolham Road tiverton-town-fc.co.uk Tiverton, Devon EX16 6SG EX16 6SG 132 miles Walton Casuals 01932 787749 Elmbridge Sports Hub, waltoncasuals.com Waterside Drive, KT12 2JP Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP 30 miles Weymouth FC 01305 785558 Bob Lucas Stadium, Radipole Lane theterras.com Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9XJ DT4 9XJ 96 miles Wimborne Town 01202 884821 Cuthbury, Cowgrove Road, wimbornetownfc.co.uk Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4EL BH21 4EL 72 miles

CLUB STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW

Hartley Wintney Football Club – F.A. League Rule 2.13 Ownership: In accordance with The Football Association Rule 2.13 Publication of Ownership in relation to Step 1 to Step 6 clubs within the football pyramid, we hereby confirm that the Legal Status of HARTLEY WINTNEY FOOTBALL CLUB takes the ‘Form’ of an Unincorporated Association. Hartley Wintney FC has a constitution which sets out the rules that govern its relationship and membership, and elects a Management Committee to run the organisation on behalf of its private members. That committee currently con- sists of the club’s elected Officers. A full copy of the constitution can be found on the Club Web Site: www.hartleyfc.com/club.html (see PDF Club Constitution)

An Excellent Licensed Event Venue Here in Hartley Wintney he Clubhouse at Hartley Wintney FC It's also an ideal venue for Corporate T is well equipped, welcoming and events including sales presentations, available for hire for events of all kinds client events and Christmas parties. at a sensible cost, and you don't need Entertainers can be arranged, given to be a member of the football club to sufficient notice. A multi-activity space hire a room. However big, small, happy provides an ideal setting for meetings, or sad the occasion, the layout of the small conferences, presentations, or as room can be tailored to suit your a base to run a course. We have a needs. range of audio visual, internet Wi-Fi and overhead projection equipment. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a griddle. The bar is well stocked with BOOKING THE CLUBHOUSE alcoholic and soft drinks. Special orders Please make your booking enquiry at for particular wines, beers, lagers and the bar, or by using the contact form ciders can usually be accommodated. on our website. Include your phone number in the message. During times There is a raised stage and a wooden when the Clubhouse is open, the club dance floor, with the remainder of the may be contacted by phone on 01252 room carpeted throughout. 843586.

46 HWFC GROUND REGULATIONS

1. All persons entering this ground are only admitted subject to these rules and the rules and regulations of the Football Association. 2. The Club reserves the right to prosecute or to eject or cause to be ejected any persons who within the ground or the club premises is considered by the Club its employees or agents (hereinafter called the Club) in their absolute discretion to be, or to have been behaving in any of the following ways: (a) Entering the field of play before or during the course of a game. The field of play is that area within the railings surrounding the perimeter of the pitch and the area beyond the goal line at the Southern Haye end of the ground. (b) Using obscene or abusive language or persistent swearing. (c) Being drunk or under the influence of drink or drugs to any degree. (d) Making vulgar gestures. (e) Using abusive language or behaviour, racial or otherwise. 3. NO bottles, metal cans, glasses, placards, firearms, knives or other similar articles are permitted and the police and club stewards have the right to search any spectator at anytime and to confiscate any article which they consider could be a danger to any other spectators. 4. NO alcohol is to be consumed within the ground. Alcohol may only be consumed within the confines of the clubhouse or other such designated and properly licensed area. All bar areas will close fifteen minutes before kick off time. 5. Climbing of floodlight pylons, fences, stands and other buildings is strictly forbidden and the police and club stewards have the right to eject any persons found doing so. 6. Spectators are advised that they must keep to the designated hard standings within the confines of the ground, these being defined as the walkway to the perimeter of the pitch on 3 sides excluding the area to Southern Haye behind the top goal, the dedicated stand and the sheltered area outside the club house. 7. Spectators are reminded that they must not retrieve any footballs that go in the hedges or rough grass areas. The Club will not be responsible for any injury sustained by any spectator retrieving footballs howsoever caused. A Club Official or designated ball boy will retrieve any balls that exit the field of play. 8. ALL vehicles parked in and around the ground must be properly parked to ensure access for emergency vehicles and to minimise disruption to local residents. All vehicles are parked strictly at the owner’s risk. 9. No unauthorised vehicles are allowed in the Clubhouse/changing room car parking area. The Club reserves the right to remove any vehicle parked in contravention of this regulation. The Club will not be responsible for any damage caused whilst removing the vehicle. By order of The Committee Hartley Wintney Football Club

47 48 LEAGUE TABLES & RECENT RESULTS

The Evo-Stik Premier South, Saturday 1st Dec (Att: 227) Hartley Wintney 1 vs Chesham United 2 5' Marley Ridge 38' Eoin Casey, 45' David Pearce

Hampshire Senior Cup, 3rd Round, Tuesday 4th Dec (Att: 176) Hartley Wintney 1 vs Basingstoke Town 3 67' Romario Hart 21' & 70' Ben Wright 34' Sam Argent

24/11 Suburban League Central Division Hartley Reserves 2 v Abbey Rangers 3

24/11 Aldershot League, Senior Division Hartley ‘A’ 5 v Frimley Select 4

10/12 ACYL Central Division Sandhurst Tn U18 1 v Hartley U18 0

49 EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH, PREMIER SOUTH Saturday 15th December 2018, KO 3.00pm

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