SNOW WAY THROUGH Wealdstone’s outstanding www.wealdstone-fc.com 2017-18 Jake Sheppard battles through the blizzard in the first leg at Brackley last Saturday, supported by Mustafa Tiryaki.. but lurking (right) was Town’s Alex Gudger who ended as the match-winning hero Picture by STEVE FOSTER WEALDSTONE v BRACKLEY TN (aqueoussun photography) BLUE & WHITE RED & WHITE Jonathan North Danny Lewis Jake Sheppard Ellis Myles Ryan Sellers Alex Gudger Eddie Oshodi Shane Byrne Glenn Wilson Luke Graham Jerome Okimo © Gareth Dean © Ricky Wellard Glenn Walker Sam Cox James Armson Mustafa Tiryaki Lee Ndlovu Daniel Green Aaron Williams Bradley Bubb Adam Walker Matthew Whichelow Matt Lowe Dan Fitchett Andy Brown Tarfiq Olomowewe Theo Streete Ravan Constable Steve Diggin Reagan Ogle Jamie Lucas Shepherd Murombedzi REFEREE Gavin Ward ASSISTANTS Graham Kane and Daniel Cook FOURTH OFFICIAL Wayne Cartmel MATCH SPONSORS Evolution Sports Trading Ltd BALL DONORS Alan Hill & Roge Slater NEXT HOME GAMES v EASTBOURNE BORO (League) Monday March 26 2018, KO 7.45pm Wealdstone v v EAST THURROCK (League) Saturday March League sponsors Brackley Town 31, 2018, KO 3pm Saturday, March 24 2018, KO 3pm Buildbase FA Trophy semi-final, 2nd leg £3 Award-winning match Main club sponsor: programme, sponsored by Ruislip Social Club WRITTEN IN STONE Mark Hyde WHAT A DAY WE HAVE IN STORE ood afternoon and a very warm FA has previously mentioned that we can have no Trophy welcome to the supporters of regrets at the end of the day and that includes both Wealdstone and Brackley Town us as fans. Ninety minutes and 4.5miles stand GFootball Club, todays officials and not least between us and Wembley this afternoon. Kevin Wilkin and his players. Stand up, be loud, be proud and #Believe … There have been some incredible games Make sure you play your part in ensuring our and atmospheres at Grosvenor Vale since place in May’s final. we moved in and make no mistake, today’s Thanks as always to our sponsors today, We game is as big as any in our recent history. are always grateful for the generosity of our At Wealdstone the FA Trophy is woven into supporters when it comes to match and ball the club’s history like few others. As fans sponsorship as these play a big part in our we simply love this competition and today financial stability. I know we will generate a simply awesome atmosphere that will drive the players to #BELIEVE perform to the best of their abilities. 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We pride ourselves on valuing everyone and their opinions. 01494 682727 Axis 40, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks, HP14 3SX www.evost.co.uk BALL DONORS ROGER SLATER & ALAN HILL WEALDSTONE FOOTBALL CLUB SEASON 2017/2018 GROSVENOR VALE, RUISLIP, MIDDLESEX HA4 6JQ • 01895 637487 • [email protected] • WWW.WEALDSTONE-FC.COM • COMPANY NO. 3953962 PERSONNEL MATCH DAY OPERATIONS MAJOR HONOURS SINCE 1950 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Manager Steve Marshall Chairman Peter Marsden Safety Officer Victor Klarfeld LEAGUE TITLES Vice Chairman Nick Archer Match Day Staff Paul Bowley, Tony 1951 / 1952 Athenian League Directors Paul Fruin, Waller, Richard Hayward, 1973 / 1974 Southern League Division One South Mike Williamson, Pete Worby, Russell Greenberg, Adam Clancey, 1981 / 1982 Southern League Southern Division Dominic Whyley, Nick Symmons Matthew Impey, John Cahillane 1981 / 1982 Southern League Championship President Paul Rumens 1984 / 1985 National League Premier (Gola League) COMMERCIAL & MARKETING 1996 / 1997 Isthmian League Division Three SECRETARIES Commercial Manager Carol Griffiths 2013 / 2014 Isthmian League Premier Division Club Secretary Paul Fruin ([email protected]) (07790 038095) Graphic Design Steve Foster NATIONAL CUPS Company Secretary Andrew Lane IT Consultant Neil Rands 1965 / 1966 FA Amateur Cup Reporting & Social Media Chris Woods 1984 / 1985 FA Trophy CLUB PERSONNEL LIAISON OFFICERS Life Vice-President Alan Couch LEAGUE CUPS WFCSC / Social Club Markie Barton Treasurer Barry Benveniste 1981 / 1982 Southern League Cup WFC / Social Club James Klarfeld General Manager Nick DuGard Press Officer Nick DuGard MIDDLESEX COUNTY CUPS FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT ([email protected]) 1958 / 1959 Senior Cup PA Announcer Ashley Holding Manager Bobby Wilkinson 1962 / 1963 Senior Cup Kit Manager Tony Waugh Assistant Manager Jamie Leacock 1964 / 1965 Senior Cup Boardroom Hospitality Alison Moran, Coach Mike Percival 1967 / 1968 Senior Cup Jacky Shore Physio Stacey Wood 1984 / 1985 Senior Cup Club Photographer Goalkeeping Coach Ian Hobbs 2003 / 2004 Charity Cup Web Site Manager Alan & Matt Hill 2010 / 2011 Charity Cup MATCHDAY PROGRAMME NON TITLE-WINNING PROMOTIONS Programme Editor Mark Hyde 1997 / 1998 Isthmian League Division 2 (3rd) Production Martin Read, Tim Parks 1998 / 1999 Isthmian League Division 1 (3rd, annulled) Printing People for Print Ltd. 2003 / 2004 Isthmian League Premier Division (Play-Off) www.peopleforprint.co.uk [email protected] GROUND REGULATIONS People are only allowed entry to The Vale on match days subject to the following rules and regulations: 1) The club reserves the right to eject from the ground any person who is considered to have committed any of the following acts: • Entering the ground through any means other than through the turnstiles or entrances • Entering the field of play before, during or after a game without prior authorisation • Being drunk, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs • Using violence of any nature • Carrying items which may be considered a danger to others, including cans, bottles, or glasses containing alcoholic beverages • Throwing any article onto the field of play • Climbing floodlight pylons, fences, stands or any structure or building • Using obscene or bad language likely to cause offence to others • Hitting the side or back panels of the Bulla stand 2) No spectator ball games. 3) The consumption of alcoholic drinks is permitted INSIDE the social club bar and boardroom areas. 4) Vehicles parked on the Grosvenor Vale site are at the owners’ risk. 5) Wealdstone Football Club supports the FA’s campaign on pyrotechnics (e.g. flares and smoke bombs). Any misuse of such items in and around the Ground will result in those responsible being asked to leave the Ground and, in line with football authority guidance, may result in a report to the Police, potential prosecution and a ban from the Club of up to three years. — Wealdstone FC Board of Directors MUSINGS OF EL PRESIDENTE BY PAUL RUMENS ood afternoon to you we have a lot of our friends from END OF! all for what is why we Watford, QPR, Chelsea and We’ve spent seventeen do this! more. years without a home from G Unlike Newport County six 1991 through 2008, playing at So we’re here for the FA years ago, at the same stage 4 other club’s grounds, we’ve Trophy semi final second leg of the competition, we are very survived administration & near and by my reckoning this game much in this tie & we as fans bankruptcy, being relegated is comfortably in the top 10 of need to create the GREATEST 3 divisions by the Southern importance in the club’s entire atmosphere ever experienced League & playing in front of 118 year history. Our statto, inside the Vale since we moved home crowds as low as 150. Roger Slater tells me, give or here to give our players the best We’ve walked to Fisher & take, we’ve played about 5500 chance of getting to Wembley. Wingate, had a few Stones Aid competitive games since then In the first leg, you were totally gigs to help the club’s coffers so this is in the top 0.2% of magnificent but you have to go & we even launched our own all games...........pretty bloody one better today....... & I know lottery that still helps fund the special then! you can do that! club to this day! I’m sure Brackley Town will say We have fans making their way Our plight was so bad that we likewise for them. today from all corners of the signed fan Val Shearer as a Since last Saturday, I’m sure globe & generations of families player at 86 years of age in the club and the fans have done coming together who would not 1994 as a protest at how badly everything to get a huge crowd miss this game for anything. treated our club was by the in the ground today to cheer There is NO club that deserves footballing hierarchy. the lads on & with it being an it’s chance more of playing at So for Val, the club, those that international weekend, I hope Wembley than our club NONE! were there in the long dark days that kept this club alive, the hundreds of fans that have since passed on & everyone else connected with our club, please god, let it be our turn! Good luck to Bobby, Jerome and all the boys and leave no stone unturned in our quest for the March to the Arch. By the way, as much as I like hearing about the 11th May, I really hope it’s going to change to the 20th May after today............... Up The Stones X Paul ELMSLIE ENDER EE REFLECTS ON LAST SATURDAY AND CALLS THE FANS TO ARMS or eighty-six minutes side that does well in the higher BY SUDHIR RAWAL the masterplan had echelons of the Conference worked like a treat. regional divisions. Strong, very FCompact across the back, well organised and with pace was the crowd, which some on with an exceptional work and threat up front.