BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS Sydenhams Wessex Football League Cup 3rd Round 10.10.20 - 3pm KO Cover Photo Credit: JordanColbornePhotography @ColborneJordan CLUBOFFICIALS Ground Address: Moon Park, Western Way, Bemerton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 9DR Chairman: Steve Slade Youth Chairman: Andy Nash Vice Chairman: Clive Leonard Youth Secretary & Head of Coaching: Stuart Lindsay Secretary: Ian Saunders Youth Treasurer: Sam Lindsay Treasurer: Andy Stokes U18 Team Manager: Scott McDaniel Ground Manager: Andy Nash 1st Team Manager: Jamie Cotton 1st Team Coach: Danny Proctor 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach: Jimmy Richardson MAINSPONSORS 1st Team Sports Therapist: Mark Lewis Kit Manager: Nathan Gray Reserve Team Manager: Jay Madden & Stef Tinkler Reserve Team Coach: Mike Tinkler Reserve Team Sports Therapist: ,Martin Higgins U23 Team Manager: Tom Barrett U23 Team Head Coach: Nathan Barnett U23 Team Assistant Coach: Stuart Lindsay U23 Team Goalkeeper Coach: Mark Cope Programme Design & Edit: JMA Programmes @JMAProgrammes [email protected] STEVESLADE Chairman Steve Slade welcomes our opposition and updates us on all things Bemerton Heath Harlequins. Welcome one and all to Moon Park for this afternoon's game. Today we entertain high flying Christchurch in the Wessex League Cup competition. They are one league above us in the Wessex Premier League and we congratulate them on their win against Gloucester in the FA Vase which they won 6-5 on penalties. They were the under dogs on that occasion and came through , we will be hoping we can do the same thing this afternoon. I am sure it will be a challenging game; our new Manager Jamie Cotton is eager and ready to make his mark. We have new staff running our refreshments cafe,. We send a warm welcome to Thomas and Catherine and are grateful for their services .Thomas Barrett was Chairman at Durrington for many years and is now in charge of our under 23's ,is our Club Secretary and now has taken on responsibilities for running match day refreshments. He is a much valued character at the club and we are lucky to have his involvement and commitment. Please adhere to our Covid 19 social distancing rules. Enjoy the game and stay safe. Cheers Steve Slade Chairman JAMIECOTTON Jamie share his thoughts ahead of today’s league cup tie against Christchurch. Good afternoon and a warm welcome to Moon Park. Today the visitors are a very talented Christchurch side who are expertly managed by Ollie Cherrett. Congratulations to him and his side for their recent FA Cup victory and we wish them well in the next round. This is my first time writing this column since I took over the reigns as manager from Ian Saunders a fortnight ago. It's an honour to be manager of this club and I hope to help bring the success it deserves Since taking over we've earned a derby day draw at Downton and picked up a good 3 points away at Totton and Eling. It's still a work in progress but certainly exciting times for us as a club Thankyou for your continued support , enjoy the game and maybe a pint or two in the clubhouse after. Jamie Manager OURHISTORY Bemerton Heath Harlequins were formed in In 1997/98 the May 1989 with the amalgamation of three first XI lost in the clubs, Bemerton Athletic, Moon F.C. and final of the Wessex Bemerton Boys. All three clubs were League Cup, again previously very successful in their own right finishing 5th in and were a major force in local football. the League. Bemerton Athletic won the Wiltshire League In 1998/99 the club reached the last on three occasions. Moon F.C. consistently sixteen of the F.A. Vase for the first time in won honours in the Salisbury and Andover our short history. The Combination side Leagues and Bemerton Boys won several clinched the elusive Wessex Cup Final at the trophies in the Mid-Wilts League. fourth attempt. The Moon F.C. and Bemerton Athletic were Our Western Way ground continues to be by the end of 1988, looking for a fresh improved, providing the best facilities in the challenge therefore provisional talks of a area, without doubt. merger were held with an entry into the Wessex League being the No.1 priority. 1999 saw the opening of the Moon Room with spectacular viewing over the pitch, for This seemed the only logical step due to the Moon Room members and sponsors. close proximity of the grounds and the fact their players played for both clubs on The past few seasons have seen lots of Saturdays and Sundays. It is history now unpredictable football both good and bad, that the talks were successful, Bemerton culminating in the first relegation in the Heath Harlequins were formed and now clubs’ proud history. operate from a magnificent clubhouse 2019/20 saw the arrival of our new which was built by self-help. manager Ian Saunders as we embark on our Since the merger, the men’s first XI have new challenge in Division One. There has established themselves as a consistent been a huge turnover of staff and players as performer within the Wessex League. the club are looking to take a new positive and exciting look to the future. Season 1992/93 being the most successful to date finishing third in the League, The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic of winning the Wiltshire Senior Cup, 2020 has been a truly awful event in our completing a Hat-Trick of Hospital Cup Final world's history, but during this time of Victories and being the Wessex League’s sadness our football club has taken the longest survivor in the F.A. Cup and F.A. decision to re-ignite our once coveted Youth Vase with two fabulous cup runs. Section to ensure that when football comes back to some sort of normality, we will be a Season 1996/97 saw the 2nd XI as Wessex club that provides a fantastic community Combination League Champions and Cup project for children and adults from ages Runners-up. Under 6 through to our men's senior teams. PENPICS Management Team Jamie Cotton (Manager) - Jam has an excellent reputation in the local area. He has previously worked with the gaffer at other clubs and it was a no brainer for the two men to be reunited. Jam is an excellent acquisition for the Harlequins. Danny Proctor (Coach) - Danny, a serving officer in the British Army, had a long and distinguished military footballing career, playing for the British Army and the Combined Service football teams. This is Danny's first venture into coaching a civilian club, but he is already hugely respected. Being fit as a fiddle, Danny is an invaluable member of the coaching team. Jimmy Richardson (Goalkeeper Coach) - Jimmy is another serving Warrant Officer within the British Army. He also assists the gaffer with their other representative team, the Royal Artillery FC. Jimmy is a real players favourite and keeps the Harlequins goalkeepers in top condition. A thankless task at times, but Jimmy is another invaluable member of the coaching team. Mark Lewis (Sports Therapist) - Lewey is a former Royal Artillery soldier who has served with the gaffer for 20+ years. His expertise on the treatment table have ensured that players with slight 'niggles' have returned to playing sooner than normally expected. He is qualified in a number of 'therapy' practices and has become a trusted and valuable member of the staff. Playing Staff Patrick Creese (Goalkeeper) – Paddy is an excellent young shot stopper. Born and bred locally, Paddy has spent his early years at Amesbury Town, before making the switch to the Harlequins in 2019. Scott Hassell (Defender) – Hass has had a good career including a long stint playing Ryman League football before moving to the local area. He is a mobile centre half who has a good knack of scoring important goals. George Plank (Defender) – George is a former Swindon Town youth product and is also a very keen futsal player. Planky has filled in at either full back position who enjoys not only defending but also joining in further up the pitch. Charlie Rayfield (Defender) – Charlie is another product of the Salisbury FC conveyor belt, he has played a good number of Southern Premier league fixtures. The Rayman is an excellent defender who can also get forward and deliver crosses of good quality. Another 20 year old who has a huge future in front of him. Jack Smith (Defender) – Jack is a no nonense defender who thrives on doing his job!! Jack has huge experience for one so young and we feel he is a real coup for the Harlequins. PENPICS McAulie Stubbs (Defender) – Stubbsy was a last minute signing, before the 'season that never was' became null and void. In 90 minutes he proved to be exactly the sort of player that the Harlequins supporters will enjoy watching. Committed and wholehearted he also has good vision, whilst maintaining his defensive work firt and foremost. Jack Vallis (Defender) – Jack is a new addition to the Bemmy back line. A commanding centre half, Jack is vastly experienced with a number of Southern League appearances under his belt. A born leader, Jack will add his attributes to the squad for the coming campaign. Sean Wain (Defender) – Sean is Pompey born and bred. His promising youth career was cut short with an horrific leg break, but he showed his bouncebackability by playing in championship winning teams in both Wessex 1 and Wessex Premier before having a comfortable time in the Southern League. George Bennett (Defender/Midfielder) – George is a very elegant and comfortable footballer, who can play in a number of positions.