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Southern League DivisionSaturday One Central27th April1 Programme 2019 Kick-Off of3:00pm Welwyn Garden City FC

Welwyn Garden City Welcome to the 'The Isabel Hospice Stadium' Page 3 Football Club Southern League Central league table Page 4 Management Full Results and Fixtures listing Page 5 & 6 Away addresses at a glance Page 6 First team Team management and club records Page 7 This seasons player roll call Page 8 Todays Visitors Tring Athletic FC A club history Pages 9 & 10 Nicky Ironton Players and sponsorship Pages 13 & 14 (Manager) Player Roll Call by Gavin Meaden Page 15 Jon Stevenson Focus on Welwyn Garden City U-18’s Page 16 Are you “The Face in the Crowd” Page 17 (Assistant) Citizens Time-Line Page 17 Callem Kingsley Our latest Match reports by Phil Ravitz Pages 11 & 19 (Physio) The Mystery Supporter reports Page 20 Ricci Crace WGC FC Fantasy Football League standings Page 21 The Non-League Newspaper Column Page 23 Dave Bastian Club Honours & Achievements Page 24 (Coaches) New Rule changes for 2019/20 by the FA Page 25 Full team line-ups Page 28 Dave Keenleyside (Team Captain) Up next at the Head Groundsman Isabel Hospice Stadium Paul Cox Saturday 7th December Kit Manager Dave Owen Southern League Citizens v Bedford Town Kick-Off 3:00 pm

Welcome to Herns Way & Fyn Jordan has recently taken over the captaincy from the injured Jake Robertson and is showing fine The Isabel Hospice Stadium leadership with the lads.

Today we welcome Tring Athletic FC to Herns Way Front cover photo: Citizens players, management and the Isabel Hospice Stadium for this Herts FA and committee celebrate the naming of the Herns Charity Shield match. And, we welcome the players, Way stadium Officials and supporters of our guests inviting them to Please get behind the lads - your support join us for hospitality after the game. Our welcome extends to our visiting match officials Jorden Gibson and vocal encouragement are vital! who will be assisted by Evelyn McGregor & Phillip Draper. We hope you enjoy your visit to Herns Way COME ON YOU and have a safe journey home. Youth Team News with Malcolm Kiely CITIZENS WGC youth team have been badly affected this season by the wet weather and to date have only played four league games meaning they face a backlog to finish the campaign.

Of the four games played so far they have won 3 and lost the other. They kicked off the season with a 4-2 victory over Broxbourne and a hugh 13-0 home victory over St Margaretsbury. This was followed up by a 0-5 loss at home to Takeley and a 2-1 Victory away at Sawbridgeworth.

The youth went through three rounds of the FA Youth Cup, the first being a narrow 6-5 home win over Take- ley followed by a thumping 6-2 away victory at Braintree.

They exited the cup on a wet and windy night away to Jess Walklin receives his player of the Aveley with a narrow 2-1 defeat. Month award for October from Club The youth team are through to the 3rd round of the Treasurer Leigh Corbit Brian Hitchins Cup following a win on Penalties after the game finished 4-4 in normal time. They face Craw- ley Green at home in the next round whenever it is re- scheduled. Some of the boys have been involved with the first team, namely Brodie Carrington, Alex Harris and Rory Satterley-Hull with others training frequently with Nicks side.

3 Southern League Central Division - League Table September 2019

Played Won Drew Lost For Against Goal diff Points Corby Town 15 12 2 1 37 12 25 38 Berkhamsted 15 11 3 1 45 10 35 36 Halesowen Town 11 9 0 2 27 9 18 27 Alesbury United 15 7 6 2 21 9 12 27 Bedford Town 14 7 5 2 28 21 7 26 THE CITIZENS 13 7 4 2 29 15 14 25 AFC Dunstable 14 7 2 5 37 25 12 23 Coleshill Town 16 7 1 8 33 25 8 22 Daventry Town 16 7 1 8 25 29 -4 22 Bedworth United 15 6 3 6 25 25 0 21 Thame United 14 6 2 6 31 20 11 20 Barton Rovers 14 5 4 5 30 27 3 19 North Leigh 12 6 1 5 27 24 3 19 Kidlington 14 5 2 7 14 24 -10 17 Yaxley 13 5 1 7 24 23 1 16 Biggleswade 15 4 4 7 16 22 -6 16 Didcot Town 15 4 1 10 11 29 -18 13 Kempston Rovers 15 3 2 10 17 34 -17 11 St Neots Town 15 2 2 11 16 39 -23 8 Wantage Town 15 0 0 15 4 75 -71 0

4 Welwyn Garden City FC Fixtures 2019

Sat 6th July (H) Luton Town (F) L 895 1-3 Reece Tues 10th July (H) Barnet (F) D 105 1-1 Carey Sun 14th July (H) Maccabi GB (F) L 55 0-1 Fri 19th July (H) MK Dons (F) L 330 0-1 Tues 23rd July (A) Wormley Rovers (F) W 46 6-0 OG, Payne, Da Silva (2) Alomenu, Cleaver Sat 27th July (H) St Margaretsbury (F) W 75 3-2 Da Silva (2) Keenleyside Tues 30th July (A) Stotfold (F) W 66 5-0 Da Silva, Payne, Carey Spencer, Ironton Tues 6thAugust (A) Sandridge Rovers (F) W 35 3-2 Da Silva, Alomenu, Spencer Fri 9th August (H) Chalfont St Peter (F) D 50 1-1 Da Silva Sat 17th Aug (H) Wantage Town (SL) W 116 2-1 Ironton, Da Silva Tues 20th Aug (A) Biggleswade (SL) W 86 3-1 Da Silva (2) Rolfe Sat 24th Aug (A) Wingate/Finchley (FAC) L 121 0-2 Mon 26th Aug (H) Berkhamsted (SL) D 151 1-1 Mensah Sat 31st Aug (A) Halesowen Town (SL) W 503 2-0 Rolfe, Ironton Tues 10th Sept (H) Hitchin Town (SLC) W 123 5-0 Cleaver, Keenleyside,OG,Stead, Da Silva Sat 14th Sept (H) Thame United (SL) L 73 1-2 McClelland Sat 21st Sept (A) Kempston Rovers (SL) W 83 3-0 Cleaver, Ironton, Carrington Tues 24th Sept (H) Hadley (HCS) W 77 2-0 McClelland, Keenleyside Sat 28th Sept (H) Canvey Island (FAT) L 186 1-4 Stead Sat Oct 5th (H) Bedworth United (SL) D 104 1-1 Alomenu Tues 8th Oct (H) Royston Town (SLC) W 97 5-3 Bailey(2) Alomenu, Da-Silva, Cleaver Tues 15th Oct (H) St Neots Town (SL) W 125 7-1 Bailey(3)Keenleyside(2) Stead, Cathline Sat Oct 19th (A) Daventry Town (SL) D 108 2-2 Rolfe, Mensah Sat Nov 2nd (H) Coleshill Town (SL) L 82 0-3 Tues Nov 5th (H) Needham Market (SLC) L 73 1-2 Stead, Sat Nov 9th (H) Kidlington (SL) W 62 4-1 Payne, Stead, Bailey, Da Silva Sat Nov 23rd (H) Yaxley (SL) W 90 3-2 Stead, Bailey, Da Silva Mon Dec 25th (A) Hitchin Town (HSC) L 73 1-1(4-3) Stead Sat Nov 30th (A) Aylesbury United (SL) D 128 0-0 Tues 3rd Dec (H) Tring Atletic (HCS) Sat Dec 7th (H) Bedford Town (SL) Tues Dec 10th (A) North Leigh (SL) Sat Dec 14th (A) Didcot Town (SL) Tues Dec 17th (A) AFC Dunstable (SL) Sat Dec 21st (A) Corby Town (SL) Thu Dec 26th (H) Barton Rovers (SL)

Key: SL = Southern League, FAC = FA Cup, HCS = Herts Charity Shield, FAT = FA Trophy, HSC = Herts Senior Cup

5 Welwyn Garden City FC Fixtures 2020

Wed Jan 1st (A) Berkhamsted (SL) Sat Jan 4th (H) Biggleswade (SL) Sat Jan 11th (A) Wantage Town (SL) Sat Jan 18th (H) Kempston Rovers (SL) Sat Jan 25th (A) Thame United (SL) Sat Feb 1st (H) AFC Dunstable (SL) Sat Feb 8th (A) Bedworth Town (SL) Sat Feb 15 (H) Daventry Town (SL) Sat Feb 22nd (A) Coleshill Town (SL) Sat Feb 29th (A) Kidlington (SL) Sat Mar 7th (H) North Leigh (SL) Sat Mar 14th (A) Yaxley (SL) Sat Mar 21st (H) Halesowen Town (SL) Sat Apr 4th (A) St Neots Town (SL) Sat Apr 11th (H) Corby Town (SL) Mon Apr 13th (A) Barton Rovers (SL) Sat Apr 18th (H) Didcot Town (SL) Sat Apr 25th (A) Bedford Town (SL)

Southern League Central Division Ground locations and addresses

Club Stadium Name Postcode Distance Travel Time Map AFC Dunstable Creasey Park Stadium LU6 1BB 29.2 45 mins Directions Aylesbury United The Meadow HP5 1NE 30.4 45 mins Directions Barton Rovers Sharpenhoe Road MK45 4LQ 20.3 31 mins Directions Bedford Town The Eyrie MK44 3LW 30.7 39 mins Directions Bedworth United The Oval CV12 8NN 84.1 1 hour 51 mins Directions Berkhamsted Broadwater HP4 2AL 27.8 41 mins Directions Biggleswade Langford Road SG18 9JT 22.8 31 mins Directions Coleshill Pack Meadow B46 3JE 92.1 1 hour 57 mins Directions Corby Town Steel Park NN17 2AE 66.8 1 hour 23 mins Directions Daventry United Communications Park NN11 4NS 61.8 1 hour 27 mins Directions Didcot Town Loop Meadow OX11 7GA 70.2 1 hour 29 mins Directions Halesowen Town The Grove B63 3TB 116.0 2 hours 39 mins Directions Kempston Rovers Hillgrounds Leisure MK42 8SZ 35.3 49 mins Directions Kidlington Yarnton Road Stadium OX5 1AT 70.4 1 hour 29 mins Directions North Leigh Eynsham Park OX29 6SL 76.6 1 hour 45 mins Directions St Neots Town Rowley Park Stadium PE19 6SL 35.4 46 mins Directions Thame United Meadow View Park OX9 3RN 50.5 1 hour 9 mins Directions Wantage Town Alfredian Park OX12 8DW 84.8 1 hour 54 mins Directions Yaxley In2itive Park PE7 3NA 55.3 1 hour 5 mins Directions With thanks to Gavin Meaden for this information Note: All travel times are approximate Average distance - 55.8 miles 6 Welwyn Garden City FC - Management Team

Nick Ironton Jon Stevenson Ricci Crace Dave Bastian 1st Team Manager Assistant Manager 1st Team Coach Fitness Coach

Dave Owens Callen Kingsley Kit Manager Club Physio All time Welwyn Garden City FC Player records

All time Record Appearances All time record Goalscorers

401 Terry Hayes (1977-78, 1980-85 & 1986-93) 214 Terry Hayes (1977-78, 1980-85 & 1986-93)

334 Durk Reyner (1985-91 & 1993-95) 106 Brian Marshall (1974-81, 1982-85 & 1987-88)

326 Stuart Fuller (1986-96) 100 Sean Giddens (1989-92, 1993-95 & 1996-97

281 Neil Draper (1988-92, 1996-98 & 2000-02) 98 Jason Caswell (2013-2016)

265 Andy Stagg (1978-81 & 1985-92) 76 Joel Norris (2013-2016)

257 Barry Hope (1990-2000) 69 Durk Reyner (1985-91 & 1993-95)

243 Garry Simpson (1983-85 & 1988-97) 67 Darren Franklyn (2002-05)

242 Sean Giddens (1989-92, 1993-95 & 1996-97) 66 Ashley Kersey (2014-2018)

221 Kieran Myles (1986-87, 1993-95 & 1999-04) 60 Mick Fredericks (1985-89)

218 Steve Brown (1977-79, 1980-85 & 2012-13) 58 Josh Bronti (2014-2017)

198 Richard Teixeira (1997-2002, 2003-11 & 2012-13) 51 Ade Osobu (2003-2005 & 2010-15)

197 Daniel Teixeira (1997-2010 & 2012-13) 50 Matt Wardle (2005-08)

7 Welwyn Garden City 1st team Appearances & goals

2019/20 Appearances (Sub) - Goals... Career Appearances - Goals (League & Cup games only)

Greg Adinna 1 (1) 1 (1) Romelle Alomenu 13 (4) 2 30 (5) 4 John-Paul Antwi 2 (2) 2 (2) Elliott Bailey 10 (1) 7 22 (4) 12 Jack Bradshaw 13 (1) 13 (1)

Brodie Carrington 2 (6) 1 2 (10) 1

Ollie Carey 1 (5) 1 (5)

Alex Cathline 3 (2) 1 3 (2) 1

Toby Cleaver 10 (4) 3 10 (4) 3

Connor Clarke (1) (1)

Lee Close 16 33

Eusebio Da-Silva 10 (8) 7 21 (11) 12

Dylan Ebengo 6 (3) 18 (3)

George Ironton 16 3 55 (13) 13

Charlie Jones 4 6

Dave Keenleyside 13 (2) 4 37 (3) 8 William McClelland 9 2 15 2 Carl Mensah 9 (3) 2 36 (4) 3 Ali Njie 1 1 Charlie Payne 5 (2) 1 5 (2) 1 Ben Quarrington-Carter Jay Rolfe 15 (1) 3 114 (6) 10 Connor Sansom 2 2 Rory Satterly-Hull 1 (2) 1 (2) Ryan Schmid 7 7 Geraldo Smaldone 5 (5) 5 (5) Jonny Sexton 7 (1) 83 (2) 1 Callum Stead 14 (1) 7 14 (1) 7 Marco Tavares 7 7 Callum Taylor 1 1

Jess Walklin 15 22 (2)

8 SOUTH MIDLANDS - THE 90's on improving the facilities at Miswell Lane SEASON 2002/03 - More success followed since 1993. To mark the opening of the as we capture the Herts Senior Centenary In 1988 we joined the South Midlands and new changing rooms we played a Watford Trophy for the 3rd time, to become the as a result gained senior status with the XI in front of a huge crowd of about 1,000 first club to do so. We finished 3rd in the Herts FA. In 1989 we entered into a 3 year people. The game was Refereed by Gra- table and won the League Cup for the ground sharing arrangement with Isthmian ham Poll and Graham Barber. We also 2nd time, to make 12 major trophies in 7 League side Tring Town moving back to expanded on the playing side with a third years. We were also finalists in the Cherry Miswell Lane in 1992 where the Reserves team being set up to particularly attract Red Books Trophy. The A Team finished had continued to play. We established our- young players, a veterans side for ex- runners up as did the Under 16's in their selves in the South Midlands by gaining players and a Ladies side. The season first season, the B Team won the sporting promotion to the newly formed Senior Divi- turned out to be the most successful in award for the 2nd year running and the sion in 1993. In 1994/95 the First Team the Club's history. In addition to winning Ladies had a great run in the Women's FA reached the final of the Senior Division Cup the Senior Division title by 11 points we Cup. For the 3rd year running Darrel Bod- whilst the Reserves were finalists in the also reached 5 finals. We won the Herts imeade won an award for the best play- Apsley Junior Cup for the second year run- Charity Shield (beating Potters Bar Town 2 ing surface, which is just reward for the ning. In 1996/97 we led the Senior Division -1), Herts Senior Centenary Trophy tremendous job he does for the club. throughout the season and looked favour- (Wormley Rovers 2-0) and the Cherry Red ites to win the title. However, some un- Books Trophy in its inaugural year SEASON 2003/04 - Following our failure lucky defeats in the last few games saw us (Bedmond Sports & Social on penalties to secure floodlights at Miswell Lane we drop down to 3rd place. In addition to our after a 1-1 draw). We were narrowly beat- entered into an historic alliance with impressive league form we also had some en 1-0 by Letchworth in the Senior Divi- Tring Town to play our first and reserve terrific cup runs during that season, reach- sion Cup and although we also reached team football in season 2004/05 at Pend- ing the semi-final of the Herts Charity the St Marys Cup final it was never played ley where lights are already in place. The Shield and winning the prestigious St. because of the backlog of fixtures. Our main focus was to be to raise the funds Marys Cup, the first time we had ever achievements were recognised by the needed to build a new Clubhouse, the achieved such heights. In 1997/98 we just South Midlands who awarded us the previous building burnt down in March missed out on the Senior Division title by Houghton Regis Cup for achievements in 2003. Miswell Lane will be retained and the narrowest of margins to New Bradwell outside competitions and Mick Eldridge, will be used by our A, B, Under 18's and St Peter - a goal difference of just 2! We Ray Brimson and Richard Vincent were Ladies sides. This new arrangement with finished the season in fine style, suffering voted Managers of the Season. In 60 Tring Town secured senior level football just 1 defeat in our last 21 league games games in all competitions we lost on only in the town. which included a terrific run of 14 straight 6 occasions, a remarkable achievement. SEASON 2004/05 - New season at a new wins for which we won a special award Our other teams also enjoyed success ground in a new division with fantastic from the League. The Reserves went one with the Reserves reaching the Final of facilities. First team finished 6th in the better by winning their league by a clear 10 the Herts Intermediate Cup and the A Premier Division and also won the St points and in doing so achieved 100% suc- Team in their first season finishing run- Mary's Cup for the 3rd time defeating cess in their league games at home. In ners up in the West Herts Division 3. 1998/99 we picked up our first major South Hemel Hempstead in the Final. We were Midlands trophy when we won the Senior THE NEW MILLENNIUM also Runners Up in the South Midlands Division Cup. We also won the St Marys Floodlit Cup Final losing on penalties to After finishing the old millennium in style Cup for the 2nd time in 3 years. In the Oxhey Jets. Played in the F A Vase for the we continued our success into the new league a terrific run of just 1 defeat in our first time. one (2000/01) by retaining the Herts Sen- last 28 games saw us finish in 3rd place, 4 ior Centenary Trophy (again beating SEASON 2005/6 - The Club entered the F points behind champions Holmer Green. Wormley Rovers 2-0) and the Cherry Red A Cup for the 1st time in its history but During this magnificent run we went 15 Books Trophy (Virginia Water 1-0). The was defeated in the prelim round. In a hours without conceding a goal. The Re- Reserves won the League title and a new- disappointing season the highlight was a serves also did well finishing 5th in their ly formed B Team claimed the runners-up victory over Watford in the Herts Senior first season in the top division. The spot. The following season (2001/02) we Trophy with a large crowd enjoying a 1-0 1999/2000 season proved to be one to re- won the Herts Charity Shield for the 2nd win. Defeat in this competition came at member. During the summer we spent time beating Letchworth 4-1. The A Team the hands of Stevenage Borough of the over ?50k on building new changing rooms reached the Apsley Junior Cup final and Conference league. and extending the social and bar area. That the B Team won the sporting award. meant a total of over £90k had been spent SEASON 2007/8 - Winners of Herts Chari- Continued on page 11 9 ty Shield - We defeated Welwyn Garden years successful First Team had departed. Reserves found the SFL Premier Division tough City in the final of this County Cup to A great re-building job was underatken but had some great trips to senior clubs and win the trophy for the 3rd time in our with a very credible 6th position achieved start season 2015-16 in the North Division. The history. Match played at The County in the league and defeats by the odd goal U18's had a tough year but a number of play- Ground, Letchworth. This was the first in 3 cup semi finals. A good influx of ers progressed through to the Reserves and trophy for the new management team younger players with a years experience First Team. The U15's also found life tough of Manager, Phil Casserley, Assistant, behind them will hopefully provide the having gained promotion the previous year. Terry Nightingale and Coach Julian Rob- base for a good start to next season. The The First team completed their season losing inson. Reserves also had a good season blooding by a single late goal to Hemel Hempstead and a large number of players and again have gave a credible performance in the Final of the SEASON 2008/9 - Treble Winners - a young group of players to move forward St Mary's Cup in front of a big crowd. SSMFL Challenge Trophy Winners - Ath- with. The Ladies had their best ever sea- letic defeated Chalfont St Peter by 3-2 SEASON 2015/16 - The First Team won the St son winning their league and reaching the at Harefield United's ground to lift this Mary's Cup for the 5th time defeating Sun County Cup Final for the first time where trophy in their first appearance in the Sports 2-0 and finished mid-table in the SSMFL they were not disgraced when defeated final of this competiton. SSMFL Premier Premier Division. The Reserves did the "double by Arsenal Ladies. Our Youth team also Division Cup Winners - Athletic defeated by winning the Suburban Football League won their league and will play in a floodlit St Margaretsbury by 2-0 at Colney North Division and also the Challenge Plate mid-week league next season. Heath's ground to lift this trophy in their Competition defeating Cray Athletic 2-0. The first appearance in the final. St Marys SEASON 2012/13 - Mixed season with the U16's just missed out on winning the league in Cup Winners - Athletic defeated Lever- 1st team winning their initial F A Cup tie at the final season as a group of players. stock Green by 2-1 at Hemel Hemp- Bedfont and then losing in the next round SEASON 2016/17: First team won the St stead's ground to lift this trophy for the to Ashford Town after a replay, in the F A Mary's Cup, were finalists in the Herts Charity 4th time. Vase we lost at first hurdle to FC Romania. Shield, 5th position SSMFL Premier Division In the League we finished just below half SEASON 2009/10 - After last season's and reached the 4th round of the F A Vase. way, lost on penalties to Hadley in the tremendous cup haul, this year the First Reserves were finalists in the Suburban Foot- semi final of the Premier Division Cup and Team finished without a trophy howev- ball League Challenge Trophy. "A" Team were were finalists in the St Mary's Cup losing er they finished third in the league, the Runners Up in the West Herts Premier Division to local rivals Berkhamsted. Midway highest position in the Club's history. whilst the "B" Team were the Champions of through the season Tony Armitage left and The Club also received the higher the West Herts Division 2 and also Winners of Ian Richardson stepped up from the Re- ground grading required should we be the Sir Stanley Rous Cup. The U18 had a reserves to assist Julian Robinson. Long serv- in a promotion position so the founda- spectable mid-table finish. ing, Stuart Stedman, was appointed coach tions have been laid for the future. The to assist Colin Phillips with the Reserves managers and players will be hoping to SEASON 2017/18: The First Team reached the who again had an excellent year bringing put in a challenge for the title in season last 16 of the F A Vase for the first time losing many players through to the First team. 2010/11. The B Team did however win unluckily to Melksham Town in front of a The "A" Team, under Dave Adamson and some silverware for the Club when they crowd of 1,236. James Bevan won the West Herts Peace won the Sir Stanley Rous Challenge Cup Memorial Cup for the first time in the The "A" Team set a Club record winning the at Hemel Hempstead Town's ground. Club's history. The "B" team and Youth West Herts Premier League and Cup double SEASON 2010/11 - The First team fin- teams were well run whilst unfortunately and only losing one game that being the final ished in the highest position, runners up the Ladies team withdrew from their of the Herts Junior Cup. to Chalfont St Peter in the SSMFL Prem- league through lack of players. SEASON 2018/19: The First Team were Run- ier Division, in their history so far. They SEASON 2013/14 - The Reserves were pro- ners Up in SSMFL Premier Division. The Re- also won the St. Mary's Cup for the fifth moted to the SFL Premier Division having serves were Suburban Football League Central time, defeating Leverstock Green 2-1 finished second on goal difference to Division Champions and the "A" Team were after extra time. The season finished Royston Town. The Club was also awarded Herts Junior Cup Winners and West Herts Sen- with a 2-0 defeat to Royston Town in the Dave Pugh Trophy for hospitality ior Cup Finalists. the South Midland Floodlight Cup Final. shown to officials. SEASON 2011/12 - Julian Robinson and SEASON 2014/15 - The First Team finished Tony Armitage took charge in the sum- 10th in SSMFL fielding a young side, the mer of 2011 knowing that many of last

10 Southern League Central The Citizens 3-2 Yaxley FC 23/11/2019

WELWYN GC moved back to fifth tence paid off, as he won the ball Cambs side were back in the game. in the Southern League Div 1 Cen- back to crash in a high effort over They then emulated WGC by scor- tral table, with this hard fought vic- Butcher for 1-0. ing a second within three minutes tory over a useful Yaxley side. The Citizens doubled the lead from and again it was from the penalty The Citizens, out of action for a fort- the penalty spot. A towering header spot. Ebengo was ajudged to have night due to postponed fixtures on from Ebengo landed in the area. held back Waumsley turning onto a opponents’ waterlogged pitches, Stead controlled it outstandingly through ball and Yaxley skipper took the three points courtesy of an and was attempting to turn, when Dan Cotton slotted in a confident outstanding solo goal from Callum Yaxley full-back John-Paul Dun- penalty for 2-2. Stead, six minutes from time, after cliffe pulled him over. Referee The game had suffered a remarka- their Cambs opponents had hit back Wrigley immediately pointed to the ble and rapid turnaround. from 2-0 down. spot and Bailey supplied a smart spot-kick. Striker Ollie Carey, out for a couple Match Report by of months with a back injury was Bradshaw was proving a real pow- introduced for Romelle Alomenu, Phil Ravitz erhouse in WGC’s midfield and his but almost immediately, it was fine tackle and a Payne through Yaxley who were on the attack. Nick Ironton’s team was short of a ball, set up Stead again, but this quartet of players with Ali Nije and time the winger was off target with Bennett got down the right to put Lee Close unavailable, Dave Keen- his effort. over a cross that Waumsley struck goalbound, only for Gerardo Smal- leyside unwell and George Ironton Bradshaw then met a corner in first still serving a three match ban. done to keep WGC on terms, with -half stoppage time to send a loop- an outstanding goal-saving block in The Isabel Hospice Stadium manag- ing header against the Yaxley front of goal. er brought Dylan Ebengo back into crossbar. the centre of his defence for the first Da Silva put a golden chance for WGC’s best early effort of the sec- WGC to re-take the lead wide, time in a couple of months and ond-half saw Bailey hit a fine ris- pushed Jack Bradshaw into midfield when a Payne free-kick rebounded ing 20 yarder just over the visitors’ to him, but it was left to Stead – a alongside the retained Charlie Payne. crossbar, after further good work Ryan Schmid was preferred in goal. thorn in Yaxley side all afternoon – by Bradshaw and Da Silva. to have the last word. The game got off to a slow start with Stead then brought a close-in save little action in the opening 20 A huge clearance was latched onto from Yaxley keeper Butcher, after by the tricky winger. His pace left minutes, other than Schmid fielding skipping several challenges to a straightforward shot from Yaxley’s two Yaxley men trailing, he reach another fine ball by the waltzed around keeper Butcher and Sam Bennett and visitors’ keeper equally outstanding Bradshaw. Aaron Butcher safely fielding a low rolled in the winner to delight near- effort from Stead. But gradually as the half wore on, ly all of the 90 spectators present. Yaxley began to enjoy more of the WGC: But it exploded into action midway ball and their improvement was through the half, with WGC taking a underlined when they pulled a goal Schmid, Smaldone, Ebengo, Rolfe, 2-0 lead with two goals in three back on 66 minutes. Alomenu (Carey 70), Walklin, minutes. Bradshaw, Payne, Stead, Da Silva, The ball was played into the WGC Bailey. Subs (not used): Harris, Bradshaw’s ball from the back was area, where Tom Waumsley struck Cathline, Adinna, Tavares. excellently flicked into the path of a powerful effort that cannoned off Eusebio Da Silva by Elliot Bailey. the chest of keeper Schmid, con- Att: 90 Da Silva was temporarily held up by veniently for Joe Butterworth to the Yaxley defence, but his persis- tuck home the rebound and the 11 Welwyn Garden City FC Player Sponsorship

JP Antwi Brodie Carrington Connor Clarke Ollie Carey Sponsor WGC Golf Club

Lee Close Eusebio Da-Silva Dylan Ebengo Callum Stead Sponsor David Coates Snr & Jnr Sponsor Dave Vass & Andy Cornish Sponsor Gavin Meaden

Dave Keenleyside Charlie Payne George Ironton Ryan Schmid Sponsor Ed Clark Sponsor Russell Giblin

Will McClelland Charlie Jones Carl Mensah Jack Bradshaw Sponsor @WGCFC fans

12 Welwyn Garden City FC Player Sponsorship

Connor Sansom Jay Rolfe Jonny Sexton Rory Satterly-Hull Sponsor Mick Barnett & Wayne Norwood

Jess Walklin Toby Cleaver Alex Harries Romelle Alomenu

Elliot Bailey Geraldo Smaldone Ben Quarrington Greg Adinna

Marco Tavares Alex Cathline

To sponsor a player for the season at £25 please speak with one of the committee

Welwyn Garden City Roll Call 2019/2020 - Compiled by Gavin Meaden

Antwi

Payne

Harris

Ebengo

Cleaver

DaSilva

Mensah

Alomenu

Carrington

Rolfe

Jones

Payne

Ebengo

Cleaver

Sansom

Cathline

DaSilva

Bradshaw

McClelland

Bailey

Antwi

Bailey

Payne

Bailey

Walklin

Spencer

Alomenu

Carrington

Walklin

Keenleyside

Keensleyside

Keenleyside

Bailey

DaSilva

Cleaver

DaSilva

Cathline

Cleaver

DaSilva

Payne

Ironton

Ironton*

Ironton

Rolfe

Stead

Carey

Stead

DaSilva

Walklin

Mensah

Mensah *

Rolfe

Mensah

McClelland

Mensah

McClelland

Ebengo

Cleaver

Walklin

Ebengo

Mensah

Walklin

Mensah

Bradshaw

Antwi

Sexton

Mensah

Alomenu

Rolfe

Bradshaw

Smaldone

Bradshaw

Jones

Schmid

Tavares

Sansom

Pos

Att

108

125

104

187

125

503

151

121

149

116

0-3

2-2

7-1

5-3

1-1

1-4

2-0

3-0

1-2

5-0

2-0

1-1

0-2

3-1

2-1

Score

Opponents

NORTH LEIGH NORTH

Kidlington

ColeshillTown

DAVENTRY TOWN DAVENTRY

BedworthUtd

AFC DUNSTABLE AFC

ThameUtd

KEMPSTON ROVERS KEMPSTON

WantageTown

BIGGLESWADE

Berkhamsted

BARTON ROVERS BARTON

CorbyTown

DidcotTown

BEDFORD TOWN BEDFORD

AylesburyUtd

TRING ATHLETIC TRING

YAXLEY

AFC Dunstable AFC

NorthLeigh

HitchinTown

KIDLINGTON

NEEDHAM MARKET NEEDHAM

COLESHILLTOWN

DaventryTown

ST NEOTS TOWN NEOTS ST

ROYSTON TOWN ROYSTON

BEDWORTH UTD BEDWORTH

CANVEY ISLAND CANVEY

HADLEY

KempstonRovers

THAME UTD THAME

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14 WELWYN GARDEN CITY FC. BETVICTOR SOUTHERN LEAGUE CENTRAL DIVISION 1. 2019-20201. DIVISION CENTRAL LEAGUE SOUTHERN BETVICTOR FC. CITY GARDEN WELWYN Hard working midfielder Jess Walklin in action and typically winning the ball Citizens Timeline

1921 First WGC FC formed

1922 Joined Mid-Hertfordshire League

1926 Joined Bedfordshire & District League

1927 Joined Spartan League

1935 Resigned from the league at the end of the season as they could not find a suitable pitch. At an AGM held 24th July 1935 it was agreed to wind up the club.

1937 At a meeting held on the 20th May 1937, after they were offered the A word of special thanks to Nicholls and Clarke who kindly sponsored and facilities of Shredded Wheat FC, it was supplied all of the tiles in not only both of our recently redecorated toilets but agreed to set up a new Welwyn Garden also in the newly built disabled toilet facilities too, a great gesture thank you. City FC.

Are you “ The Face in the crowd ? 1937 Joined Spartan League

1939/1940 Joined East, North & Mid- Hertfordshire Combination and then the Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Combination.

1944 The ‘recently revived’ team joined the Mid-Hertfordshire League

1945 Joined Spartan League

1951 Joined London League

1955 Joined Spartan League

1959 Joined Hertfordshire County League

1970 Joined Greater London League (Division 2) To thank you, our fans, the supporters of Welwyn Garden City Football Club we offer free 1971 Joined Metropolitan London League(Reserve Division 1) tickets to fans who appear in this slot of the programme. It is our way of saying thank you for your 1973 Joined South Midlands League loyalty in supporting us. 1997 Joined SS MidlandsLeague

Are you one of the “Face in the Crowd” If so then 2018 Joined the Southern League please contact One of the Committee members for your free ticket Information kindly collated by club supporter Mick Barnett

15 Southern Counties Floodlit Youth League - Olympian Division 2019/20

Played Won Drew Lost For Against Goal diff Points Colney Heath 5 5 0 0 26 4 22 15 Takeley 5 4 0 1 36 5 31 12 Enfield Town 5 4 0 1 15 6 9 12 Welwyn Garden City 4 3 0 19 8 11 9 9 Broxbourne Boro 5 2 0 3 14 9 5 6 Sawbridgeworth Town 6 2 0 4 15 21 -6 6 St Margaretsbury 5 2 0 3 8 29 -21 6 Maccabi London 4 1 0 3 4 23 -19 3 Hoddesdon Town 7 0 0 7 3 35 -32 0

Thursday 29th Aug League Away v Broxbourne Boro W 4-2 Carrington(2), Desa, Gibson

Thursday 5th Sept FAYC Home v Takeley W 6-5 Carrington(4), Desa, Edge Wednesday 19 Sept FAYC Away v Braintree Town 1st Qual W 6-2 Carrington(3), Desa (2) Harris

Thursday 26th Sept BH Cup Home v AFC Dunstable W 4-4(P) Reed(2) Desa, Gammon Monday 30th Sept FAYC Away v Aveley L 1-2 Desa

Thursday 10th Oct League Home v St Margaretsbury W 13-0 Carrington(4)Desa(4) Reed, Dones, Satterly-Hull, Coates, Kendrick-Gibson Monday 28th Oct League Home v Takeley L 0-5 Thursday 21st Nov League Away v Sawbridgeworth Town W 2-1 Coates, Jordan Tuesday 3rd Dec League Home v Codicote Tuesday 10th Dec League Home v Colney Heath Thursday 19th Dec League Away v St Margaretsbury Tuesday 7th Jan League Home v Enfield Town Thursday 16th Jan League Away v Takeley FC Tuesday 21st Jan League Home v Maccabi London Thursday 30th Jan League Away v Hoddesdon Town

Tuesday 4th Feb League Home v Sawbridgeworth Town

Goalscorers: Carrington (13) Desa (10) Reed (6) Coates (2) Gibson, Edge, Harris, Gammon, Dones, Satterly, Kendrick, Jordan

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18 Southern League Central The Citizens 4-1 Kidlington 11/11/2019

He took a left-wing corner that was conditions deteriorate badly and the WELWYN GC demolished Kidling- returned to him, but then hit a fine second 45 minutes resulted in little ton with a powerful first-half display cross-cum-shot that Bailey stretched more than a slog through the mud as – their best in weeks – to ensure that every sinew to try and touch past the Isabel Hospice Stadium pitch this Southern League Div 1 Central Beesley. He didn’t make contact, but churned up. fixture was decided by half-time. the effort still beat the Kidlington As the conditions took their toll, The Citizens made light of atrocious keeper for 1-0. both sides made changes, boss Iron- conditions to romp to a four goal There was a worry for the WGC ton giving outings to Olly Carey (fit lead at the interval, in a fine return to management and support when new after a back injury), Jack Bradshaw, form, having lost their opening two defender Njie went down in a very recovering from illness and recent games in November. strong challenge and had to receive signing Bernard Nkansah, making Match Report by lengthy treatment, just 25 minutes in. his debut. But the signing from Wingate & Kidlington, who had been overpow- Phil Ravitz Finchley recovered and went back on ered for the opening three-quarters to play a ‘stormer’ at the heart of the of the game, enjoyed their best spell home defence. in the final quarter and WGC keep- Manager Nick Ironton was forced er Marco Tavares, having had a qui- into changes, particularly in mid- On 37 minutes, WGC doubled their et, but competent afternoon, largely field, where he was without his two lead with a fine team goal. Walklin fielding back passes and shots regular playmakers – George Ironton played a fine pass inside the full-back straight at him, was called upon for (suspended) and skipper Dave Keen- to find Stead. He chipped in a ball the first time. leyside (unwell). that Bailey cleverly breasted back to him and Stead unleashed an unstop- In 73 minutes he stretched well to Charlie Payne was drafted in for his pable effort past Beesley, into the hold onto a deflected shot from first game since the opening weeks roof of the net. Kidlington sub Bradley Singh and of the season and Jesse Walklin was then made a sharp save to deny the handed the captaincy. A devastating goal burst in the five minutes before the interval under- visitors’ Declan Benjamin. There was also a new face in the lined WGC’s superiority. Four minutes from time, debutant WGC line-up in central defence Nkansah gave away a ‘soft’ penalty, where new signing Ali Njie lined up They made it three, when Njie pow- when Benjamin seemed to go down alongside Jay Rolfe, Will McClel- ered forward to send a strong header easily under the winger’s challenge land made way and was on the into the Kidlington box that found and referee Gelov pointed to the bench. Bailey. He brought it down, waltzed around keeper Beesley and rolled in spot. WGC were straight into the action the third two minutes from the break. Lewis Coyle slammed in am em- and hit the Kidlington woodwork phatic spot-kick, but it was mere inside two minutes. Elliot Bailey In stoppage time – largely for the consolation for the Oxfordshire was put through, he shot wide of Njie injury – at the end of the half, side, who had been comprehensive- keeper Kieran Beesley, only to see the Citizens made it four, when Lee ly beaten on the day. the effort hit the far post and bounce Close found Stead with a fine long out. Callum Stead quickly back- ball. The winger skipped around two WGC: Tavares, Smaldone, Njie, heeled it to Charlie Payne, but his Kidlington defenders and supplied a Rolfe, Alomenu (Bradshaw 69), effort was blocked in front of goal. pinpoint cross onto the head of Euse- Stead (Nkansah 82), Walklin, bio Da Silva to plant in a close range Payne, Close (Carey 55), Da Silva, Payne then hit a smart snapshot just header for the fourth. Bailey. wide before crowning his return with WGC’s opener in 10 minutes. The second-half saw the play and Att: 62

19 Views from our “Mystery Supporter” Canadians, Australians, South Amer- them) that many of the Irish farmers icans (in The Isles Bar) and so many get a subsidy, which came up during Europeans (on the roads), most of a chat about Brexit (sorry, I have whom were in RVs. I always thought mentioned it). His wife’s cousin that was an American thing. gets £12K a year, for not producing The Mystery Supporters Diary goods! The cousin is well off with a The political farce has been driving big house and a top of the range Summer 2019 was interesting and sur- me mad. I think we must look like Range Rover. I won’t go into it any prisingly enjyable, with really hot days, idiots to the rest of the world. We all further, because I don’t know lots of rain in some areas, and the visit knew Boris would be PM, but they enough about it, and that sort of of Luton Town to Herns Lane. The at- wasted weeks over confirming that thing annoys me. tendance for the Hatters is believed to and I am not sure he has won a vote be the second highest ever, behind the since. I will try not to mention it Finally the football season started, visit of Spurs in 1987. The Spurs XI did again. and the Citizens were just excellent. the honours for the inauguration of We of course got knocked out of the I went to Banbridge in Northern Ire- floodlights at the end of the 86-87 sea- FA Cup at the first hurdle, but 3 land at the end of July to stay with son, with possibly a crowd of 2000 at- wins and a draw was a superb start relatives, and on the Monday evening tending. in the league programme. It was a after too much dinner I went for a big surprise to lose at home to On Thursday 25th July, on the hottest walk. I turned up a lane, and came Thame, but that’s football, full of day of the year so far I went into Lon- across Crystal Park, the home of surprises, and we haven’t lost in the don by train to meet up with about a Banbridge Town. It was a beautiful league since. Then we showed dozen ex-colleagues, some of whom I evening, the floodlights of course against higher league teams what hadn't seen for over 20 years! They were not on, but I realised a match we could do with 2 superb wins in were all coming by train from as far was in progress. It was a pre-season the League Cup. What a season, and afield as Brighton, Birmingham and Ips- friendly for the Reserve side with no what pleasure! wich. The advice from the train net- admission fee so I strolled around the works was DON'T TRAVEL ! They ground. The away team were the bet- I couldn’t believe that this an- were afraid of the tracks buckling in the ter side and were 3 up at half-time, so nouncement was made in Septem- heat, and were giving away bottles of I strolled back to my cousin’s for tea ber - Despite today's wet weather it water on the local platform to hot and and cakes. On the Wednesday even- may come as a surprise that over the thirsty travellers. A few days later we ing I was well and truly stuffed with last three years we've had much less had incredibly loud thunderstorms over- food yet again, and went for another rain than normal. This means we are night for 2 nights, and the rain was wel- walk, a bit later in the evening but now in drought and we may need to come and made everything fresher. It still with beautiful light. I walked to introduce water restrictions (also had been so hot that at least 4 people Crystal Park and as I was just about known as a hosepipe ban) in spring went missing after going into water, 3 in to walk past it, I realised there was a 2020. the Thames and 1 who went into the game on, and no entry fee. The teams lake at the Cotswold Water Park, had different colours from Monday, Once we entered October, bookies Gloucestershire. Then it rained so much and this was the first team playing were predicting that it would be the that places in Derbyshire were evacuat- Premier League Glenavon, and I saw coldest October, the wettest Octo- ed. some of the second half. I found out ber, and the wettest Autumn for 2 it had been 3-1 at half-time to the decades. And they could be right, In August I made a trip to the Isle of Lurgan Blues, but Banbridge fought judging by the rainfall I have seen. Skye, and managed to be there on a day back to 3-3. The match finished at So it was quite a surprise to play at when it didn’t rain until 5pm! Skye was 9.30pm, and I walked home for tea Daventry on a perfect autumn day amazing for being beautiful, wild and and cake. My first experience of Irish which produced an exciting, full unspoilt, and for being a tourist destina- football, and it’s very good when blooded match which showed that tion for so many people. On that one followed by tea and cake. I found out the team never gives up! Give me island I was able to meet Americans, from an Irish cousin (I have 8 of more! 20 Jeffrey Haggerty Associates ------Consulting Building Engineers

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21 22 The Non-League Newspaper Column - this week Jon Couch .By Jon Couch the BT Sport cameras by beating League One Southend Once again, I had underesti- United at Crabble. It set us up mated the magic of the FA “MALDON & TIPTREE??” a nicely for a Sunday Funday Cup – but isn't that what we friend of mine questioned when where Bromley held Bristol just love about this competi- sifting through the FA Cup first Rovers to a 1-1 draw and Al- tion? How does little Maldon round fixtures last Sunday. trincham stunned their & Tiptree, of Isthmian League “Who on earth are they?” (or league's leaders York City to Division One North actually words to that effect). earn a mouth-watering away turn up at Brisbane Road tie at Portsmouth, FA Cup wearing a Barcelona-style kit winners of course just 12 and beat a team four leagues years ago under Harry Queries such as this are actual- above them in the Pyramid ly quite common place for the Redknapp. playing like...well, Barcelona? Non-League Paper news team, mainly from those who don't believe in life outside the So, with no fewer than 15 For anyone who thinks I'm ex- Premier League. clubs left in the competition aggerating, take a look at before next week's first round Jorome Slew's fine solo win- replays – including another ner in front of the ecstatic So, on the day when Liverpool Step 4 side Chichester City, Jammers fans behind the who were rewarded with an and Manchester City were goal? Jammy it was most cer- locking horns in the top eche- away tie at either Tranmere tainly not. lons of English football, it was Rovers or Wycombe Wander- perhaps fitting that the Maldon ers after receiving a first- & Tiptrees of this world were round bye – the magic of the And it wasn't just Maldon & enjoying their 15 minutes of FA Cup will no doubt return Tiptree who conjured up their fame. come November 30. bit of magic at the weekend. At the same time, Kingstonian were putting a thrown- Hopefully, by then, the Prem- Now one thing I must also con- together crisis club Maccles- ier League ignoramuses might fess is that when asked my field side to the sword at “expert” opinion of all things actually have an idea who to Moss Rose to earn a second Non-League whether Maldon put their money on! round tie with AFC Fylde and & Tiptree could actually go to ensure there will be at least National League champions one Non-League club at the Leyton Orient and beat them in third round stage. their own back yard, I told them to keep their money in their pocket! What do I know Earlier, Dover Athletic en- anyway?! joyed their big day in front of

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24 The latest FA Rule changes For the 2019/20 season The latest FA Rule changes

Football's new laws - changes to back- Another change to the handball rule relates to or if the net or posts are still moving after being passes, penalties, handballs and subs for the goalkeeper: touched. The goalkeeper must have one of his/ 2019-20 her feet partly on the goalline (or above it if If the goalkeeper attempts to clear ("release jumping) when the kick is taken. He or she can- Goalkeepers picking up backpasses (sort of), into play") a throw-in or backpass and their not stand behind or in front of the line. The law uncontested drop balls and more handball clearance fails, then they can handle the ball will come into the Premier League this season, decisions - football's laws have changed "when the goalkeeper clearly kicks or tries to but the decision will be left for the on-field offi- again. But, they are bound to cause plenty of kick the ball into play, this shows no intention cials and VAR will not be used to look out for it. talking points in the opening weeks of the to handle the ball". season as every tournament worldwide, in- The other change to penalties means an attacker cluding the Premier League, adopts them for Goal-kicks can take a penalty if he needed treatment (as long the coming season. as the treatment is quick). Before now, a player Another change involving goalkeepers is to would have to go off the field until after the kick Drop balls goal-kicks, which can now be played to a was taken if he needed medical help. team-mate inside the penalty area. The law Drop balls can no longer be contested, but now says the ball is considered in play once Substitutions the change is more positive than it sounds. If the kick is taken. Until now a goal-kick had to play is stopped, the ball will be dropped to a be retaken if it did not leave the box. Oppo- A player who is being substituted must leave the player on the team that last touched the ball - nents must still remain outside the penalty pitch by the nearest point on the touchline or and where they touched it. All other players area until the kick is taken. byeline - unless the referee says they can leave must be 4.5 yards (4 metres) away. What that quickly at the halfway line - or elsewhere for means is if a team's attack is stopped, they Free-kicks safety or injury reasons. This change is to stop will get the ball back in that position - instead players time-wasting. Any player who "infringes of the opponents booting the ball down the When a defending team has three or more the spirit of this law" will be booked for unsport- field. However, any play stopped in a penalty players in a wall, the attacking team can no ing behaviour. area will be returned to the goalkeeper, even longer place a player in or next to it. If an if the attacking team had the ball. attacker is standing within one yard (1m) of Cards for coaches the wall when the kick is taken, they will be Another big change now sees a drop ball penalised with an indirect free-kick. A team official guilty of misconduct can be awarded if the ball hits the referee and goes shown a yellow card or red card. If the offender to the other team as a result, or if the referee Another change means - similar to the goal- cannot be identified, the senior coach in the tech- accidentally scores a goal, as happened in the kick change above - if a defending team takes nical area at the time will receive the card. Dutch fourth division a week before the law a free-kick in their own area, the ball is con- change. sidered in play immediately and does not have The other changes to leave the box before another player touches Handballs it. Again, opponents must remain outside the A player can now be booked for celebrating - for box. removing his shirt or celebrating with the fans - The law remains that deliberate handball is even if the goal is disallowed. The team that wins an offence. But accidental handball will also Quick free-kicks the pre-match coin toss can now choose whether be a free-kick or penalty if the ball goes into to take the kick-off or which goal to attack - pre- the goal off an attacker OR a player gets the If the referee is about to show a yellow or red viously they could only choose which goal to ball using his or her arm or hand and then card but the non-offending team takes a quick attack. scores, or creates a goalscoring opportunity free-kick and creates a scoring chance, the (such as Ellen White's disallowed goal official can come back and show the card There is now a difference between cooling breaks against Sweden in the Women's World Cup when the ball goes out of play. Before the new (90 seconds to three minutes) and drinks breaks third-place play-off) OR the player's arm or change, the card would have to be shown (maximum of one minute) in certain competi- hand is above their shoulder (unless the play- before the free-kick could be taken. However, tions played in high humidity and temperatures. er has controlled the ball onto his own arm or if the referee had distracted the offending Multi-coloured or patterned undershirts are al- hand) OR a player's hand or arm has made team by starting to show the card, the quick lowed if they are the same as the sleeve of the their body "unnaturally bigger" free-kick is not allowed. main shirt.

In addition a handball will not be a free-kick Also if the offence was going to be a red card if: for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity, but the opposition take a quick free-kick, The ball is knocked on to a hand by the play- then the player will only be booked because er in question or a nearby player, the arm or the other team are considered to have restarted hand is close to their body and "has not made their attack. their body unnaturally bigger" a player is falling and the ball touches their hand or arm Penalties when it is between their body and the ground to support the body - but not extended to The laws have changed concerning what goal- make the body bigger. However, keepers can do for penalties. "unnaturally bigger" is open for some debate. The penalty kick cannot be taken while the goalkeeper is touching the woodwork or nets - 25 Welwyn Garden City FC Officials

Ray Fiveash - Chairman Dave Coates - Vice Chairman Gemma Carter - Club Secretary

Welwyn Garden City Football Club is a Members Club. All positions below are elected annually by members of the club at the Annual General Meeting which is held in August of each year as per club rules.

Chairman: Ray Fiveash Secretary: Gemma Carter

Members: Ray Fiveash, Leigh Corbit, Maureen Hay, Gemma Carter & Phil Ravitz & David Coates Jnr.

Welwyn Garden City FC

Leigh Corbit - Treasurer FA League Rule 2.13 Maureen Hay - Memberships

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 Welwyn Garden City Football Club, takes the form of an Unincorporated Associ- ation. It 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 is currently:

Chairman: Ray Fiveash,

Secretary: Gemma Carter

Members:

Leigh Corbit (Club Treasurer)

Maureen Hay (Membership Secretary)

Phil Ravitz (Football Secretary)

David Coates Jnr (Vice-Chairman)

Phil Ravitz - Football Secretary Mike Isaacs - Fixture Secretary

Dave Fallon - Programme Editor Tracy Woolhouse - Hospitality Malcolm Kiely -Youth Secretary

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Ryan Schmid (G/K) Luke Dustan

Marco Tavares (G/K) Jacob Carter

Romelle Alomenu Daniel Ferrigno

Jay Rolfe Ben Johnson

Dylan Ebengo Phillip Lowen

Carl Mensah Charlie Mann

Jack Bradshaw Oran Swales

Ali Njie Mulik Rickman

Lee Close Frazer John

George Ironton Matthew Mitchell

Dave Keenleyside (C) Tommy Fletcher

Jess Walklin Jay Lovell

Charlie Payne Charncey Dash

Eduardo Smaldone Jack Sunderland

Callum Stead Connor Church

Alex Cathline Louie Collier

Greg Adinna Christopher Vardy

Eusebio Da Silva Frankie Hercules

Elliot Bailey Brodie Carrington Alex Harries

Today’s match officials: Referee: Jorden Gibson Assistants: Evelyn McGregor & Phillip Draper