LEEDS UNITED XI Wednesday 15Th July 2015 7.00Pm Kick Off at I2i Stadium

Tadcaster Albion AFC

LEEDS UNITED XI Wednesday 15th July 2015 7.00pm kick off at i2i Stadium

TAFC’s Andy Milne former Captain of the Leeds United Youth Team, Reserves & Head boy for the Leeds United Matchday Academy 2007-2009 PROGRAMME www.tadalbion.com £1.50 John Smith’s FC

The club is believed to have been In 1982/83 they became a founding Albion finished fourth in their first formed in 1892 as John Smith’s FC. member of the Northern Counties season in the NCEL Premier Division It wasn’t until 1923 that the Tadcaster East League, originally in the NCEL and won the NCEL President’s Cup, Albion AFC name was adopted. In Division Two North before league beating Farsley AFC 5-1 in the final. the early years the club played in the reorganisations led them to Division That was followed by an 8th place finish local York League. In 1948 Albion One in 1991. They rarely finish in the in 2011/12 and 6th in 2012/13. won the York League. They continued top half of the league in the 1990’s In the 2013/14 season Rob Northfield competing in the York League during and finished bottom in 2001/02 & resigned a few days before the start of the 1950’s & 60’s. 2003/04. the season and i2i Sports Ltd agreed Tadcaster Albion, in the early days, At the start of 2004/05, Jim Collis to take effective control of the club played home games on the site of became manager and at this point and company, with Matthew Gore the cricket ground on Station Road, becoming the new Chairman. fortunes on the pitch started to improve before moving to the Ings ground, near dramatically. In his first season, Albion In 2014/2015 the Brewers lead the to where the present Samuel Smith finished 5th in the league, the following NCEL Premier for most of the season, Brewery Packaging Block now stands. year a 3rd place finish meant promotion but a poor run of games in March led to Changing facilities were in the town, at was missed by one point. them finally finishing in third. the rear of the Falcon Public House on Jimmy Reid took over as manager in An excellent run in the FA Vase saw Chapel Street, and it was a common 2006, but his time was blighted by them make history by making it through Saturday afternoon sight to see nets, off the field problems. An attempted to the Quarter Final of the FA Vase corner flags, buckets, oranges, players hostile takeover by dissident commit- where they drew a record breaking and officials trekking through the town. tee members took a massive amount crowd of 1,307, but were narrowly Down the years the club has played of money to fight. Then in Nov 2007, beaten by Highworth Town. in several leagues. In early times, an attempted arson attack on the club- The Brewers also broke many other Barkston Ash and later still the Yorkshire house caused a lot of damage. records throughout the season – taking and Northern Counties East Leagues. Paul Marshall took over at the start of more than 200 fans away to Armthorpe Football continued on the Ings ground 2008/09, in his first season he played Welfare on a cold Tuesday night where until 1960, when the club moved 100 mostly local players and the team they went on to win 10-0. yards up river to its present home at the struggled and finished 17th. At the end of the season, the club Park. In 2009/10, with an influx of a few opted not to renew their contract with In 1973 the club joined the Yorkshire new key players, Albion won the NCEL manager Paul Marshall, and two weeks League Division 3 and were promoted Division One title. later former Harrogate Railway boss in 1975 & 1977 to reach Division 1, In 2010, Rob Northfield, took over as Billy Miller was unveiled as the club’s relegation was to follow in 1979 & Chairman of Tadcaster Albion (2010) new manager. 1980. Ltd, and the club became a company limited by guarantee.

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Club History: Founded: 1892 Nickname: The Brewers Owners: i2i Sports Ltd Joined NCEL: Founding member since 1982 Midweek Matchday: Tuesday Club Ground: Address: i2i Stadium, Ings Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 9AY. Club Officials: Capacity: 1500 - Seats: 150 Chairman: Floodlights: Installed 1995 Matthew Gore Clubhouse: Yes Bar: Yes Directors: Hot & Cold Food: Yes Kent Mayall & James Gore Club Shop: At the ground or Website President: Club Honours: Kevin Derry Vice President: NCEL Division 1 Champions 2009-2010 David Lloyd Head of Sport: NCEL President’s Cup 2010-2011 Danny Gore Club Secretary: PROSTAR Cup Winners Ian Nottingham 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 Match Secretary: Club Records: Ian Parker Highest Home Attendance: Programme & Website: 1,307 v Highworth Town FC, Mark Murphy TheFA Vase 6th Round Replay, Public Relations: 2014-2015 Karen Faughey Highest Away Attendance: Head Groundsman: 771 v Highworth Town FC, Dave Wakefield TheFA Vase 6th Round, Club Photographer: 2014-2015 Ian Parker Highest Home Victory: 13-0 v Blidworth Welfare FC, Club Staff: NCEL Division 1, 1997-1998 Home Away Manager: Highest Away Victory: Billy Miller 2015-16 Season 2015-16 Season 0-10 v Blidworth Welfare FC, Assistant Manager: NCEL Division 1, 1997-1998 MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER Mike Morton 0-10 v Armthorpe Welfare FC, First Team Coach: NCEL Premier Division, Simon Collins 2014-2015 SPONSOR SPONSOR Performance Annalist: Highest Home Defeat: Richard Lawrence 2-10 v Thackley FC, Physio/Fitness Coach: NCEL Division 2 North, Lucy Lendhill 1984-1985

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A warm welcome to our opponents teers” who will be performing a with both Leeds United and Arsenal. Leeds United who have travelled few of their Yorkshire-themed clas- The draw for the FA Cup Extra here tonight for this much-antici- sics before the game. The group Preliminary round has been made, pated pre-season friendly. have amassed quite a following and we travel to Hebburn Town on the internet, so we’re very much FC from the Northern League on Here at i2i Sports, we’ve been looking forward to seeing them Saturday August 15th (kick off 3pm). working quite closely with Leeds “doing it Yorkshire Style” at the i2i We’re hoping to take a big crowd United over recent months, so Stadium. They’re on from 6.30pm. up to Tyne & Wear, so please get we’re delighted to be able to invite your names down for the coach as them down to see what we’re A big thank you to everyone who soon as possible. If there’s enough building here at TAFC. Playing came to the FC Halifax Town interest we may even arrange an against a team of professionals game on Saturday. To get 461 early coach. If we can get past will be a great test for our players. to our first home friendly was a Hebburn, we’ll face Barnoldswick Several members of our squad have fantastic achievement, which bodes Town or Colne at home in the 1st been through the Leeds United extremely well for when the league Preliminary Round. ranks, so it’s sure to make for a gets underway in August. Every lively atmosphere. single one of our players put in a Once again, enjoy the game and shift and held their own against thanks for your continued support. Two of us (Matt and James) have a very talented side. Taddy had been Leeds United fans since we several chances to take the lead The i2i Sports Directors were young boys, and as season in the first half, but eventually went SMOCK TOP Matt Gore, James Gore & ticket holders we have followed down 2-0. Hopefully we can take Kent Mayall the club all over the country and some of that form into tonight’s • 100% Polyester Taslan for Maximum Protection abroad. To be able to welcome match. from the Elements

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Billy Miller Manager Simon Collins Billy is the Section Leader / Sports Lecturer in FE and First Team Coach HE at Askham Bryan College where he specialises in sports coaching. He began his management career Appointed in November 2013. Simon is a FA Level 3 whilst serving in the Army, running the U18, Army (UEFA ‘B’) coach. Simon has recently undertaken Representative Side (Cyprus), Combined Services Side the FA Specialist Courses in Developing Defenders, (Cyprus) as well as coach educating across the Level Midfielders and Forwards. 1 and Level 2 courses. On leaving the Army he joined With a BA Hons degree in Sport Development, he the academy team at Darlington Football Club. has over 14-years coaching experience in English academies formerly of Leeds United and Manchester After a successful year he joined Liversedge Football City Academy. Currently coaching at York College Club where he enjoyed 3 years before moving to Football Development Centre and UST Academy. Harrogate Railway Athletic FC, guiding them to their highest ever finish of 8th place on a limited budget. He has a proven track record of moving players up the leagues or indeed back into the pro game, including Josh Windass, Jake Lawlor, Lamin Colley, Nathan Cartman and Rob Youhill amongst them. Richard Lawrence He joined Tadcaster in May 2015. Performance Annalist

Richard assists the management team by providing real time performance annalists both during and after the game. Richard previously worked with Billy Miller at Mike Morton Harrogate Railway FC. Assistant Manager

Joined Albion in July 2012. An FA Level 3 (UEFA B coach who also holds FA Youth Award Modules 1, 2 and 3. Mike has over 10 years’ coaching experience in English academies – formerly at Leeds United Lucy Lendhill and Manchester City. Mike recently completed the Assistant Physio Position Specific coaching (PSC) English FA course on developing defenders, midfielders and forwards. Mike is Lucy joined the club in 2014 as Assistant Physio- currently undertaking his FA Level 4 (UEFA A) coaching therapist working with Andy. She is a local Tadcaster licence part 1. girl running her own business called LLSports Therapy. She studied at York St John University.

Date Comp Opponents Venue KO Score Att. RESULTS 4/7 Friendly Selby Town A 3.00 L 2 - 1 201 Friendlies 11/7 Friendly FC Halifax Town H 3.00 L 0 - 2 461 15/7 Friendly Leeds United XI H 7.00 2015/16 18/7 Friendly Oldham Athletic U18s H 1.00 Season 20/7 Friendly Farsley Celtic H 7.45 25/7 Friendly Scarborough Athletic A 3.00 28/7 Friendly Harrogate Town H 7.30 1/8 Friendly Spennymoor Town H 3.00

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Gary Stevens GOALKEEPER Danny Stimpson DEFENDER Gary Stevens – Gary is a vastly experienced and compe- Danny started his career as a striker before switching to tent goalkeeper who first came to Tadcaster Albion’s atten- Centre Half and has been on the books at Leeds United, tion when he played against the club for Highworth Town Huddersfield Town, York City, Ange IF (Swedish Profes- in the Quarter Final of the FA Vase. Gary, who previously sional) and Harrogate Town. Standing 6ft 4ins, Danny is a played for Cardiff City Academy, Radstock Town and Pur- kick boxing black belt who is a formidable player for TAFC. ton FC, kept an impressive 23 clean sheets last season and has recently relocated to the Yorkshire area. Liam Ormsby MIDFIELD Peter Lawrie GOALKEEPER Liam started his playing career with Barnsley before joining Harrogate Town in the summer of 2008. After spells Pete made his debut for Tadcaster Albion against Retford with Ossett Town, Pontefract Collieries, Garforth Town and United aged just 16, and is now in his sixth season with the Albion Sports, he joined Tadcaster in 2014 where he went club. Pete is a talented keeper who made 15 appearances on to win the Manager’s Player of the Year Award. Liam is during the 2014/15 season, which led to him winning the calm and collected when taking penalties and scored 12 Clubman of the Year award. goals in the 2014/15 season.

Andy Milne DEFENDER Josh Barrett MIDFIELD Andy joined Leeds United Academy at the age of nine – Josh began his footballing career at Leeds United before before going on to become Head Boy and Captain of the moving to York City FC as a teenager where he remained Under-18s. Around this time he also obtained international until he was 16. Josh, who has also previously played for caps for Scotland U18s & U19s. After a loan spell at Dar- Dunnington, is an explosive winger who joined The Brew- lington, Andy left Leeds and went on to play for Altrincham ers in 2013. On his day, Josh is unplayable. He scored nine in the Conference, as well as Barrow, Halifax and Scar- goals in the 2014/15 season. borough. Last season’s Players’ AND Supporters’ Player of the Year. Nick Thompson MIDFIELD Paddy Miller DEFENDER Former York City player Nick is a Steven Gerrard-esque player who is popular with fans for his box to box displays Paddy is a versatile defender who can play at Left Back, in the centre of midfield. Nick was captain of the York City Centre Half or on the left side of midfield. He has previ- youth team until 2010 when he joined Tadcaster. He was ously played for Farsley AFC and won the NCEL Premier the Player and Supporters’ Player of the Year in 2011-12 with Scarborough Athletic in 2012. He joined Tadcaster in and has scored more than 30 goals in his four seasons 2014 and played an impressive 47 games for the club last with the club. season – scoring three goals in the process. Tom Claisse MIDFIELD DEFENDER George Bissett Tom is a tough-tackling, combative midfielder who has George is a versatile player with a powerful shot. He is previously played for Goole, Scarborough Athletic, Whitby strong in the air and always a threat going forward. George Town, Ossett Town, Bradford Park Avenue and Farsley joined Tadcaster at the age of 18 and has since gone on AFC. He is currently captain of the Combined Forces team to become a key player in the team – playing in a range of and also plays for the Royal Air Force. different positions. Won Supporters’ Young Player of the Year in 2013/2014 season. Jimmy Beadle MIDFIELD Jimmy is a goal-scoring midfielder who has previously Matt Heath DEFENDER played for York City, Whitby Town and Scarborough Town, Matt played in the Premier League with Leicester City and has also had spells abroad in Sweden and Norway. before signing for Leeds in 2006 – where he went on to Jimmy joined Scarborough Athletic in December 2012 and make 52 appearances, scoring four goals. Matt has also went on to help the club win promotion from the NCEL in played for Brighton & Hove Albion and Colchester United, his first season. In the 2014/15 season he scored 20 goals and spent the 2014-15 season playing under Billy Miller at in 37 starts for Scarborough. EvoStik Division One side Harrogate Railway. George Conway MIDFIELD Jordan Armstrong DEFENDER Former Huddersfield Town professional George is an out- right traditional speedy winger. He is a former Scotland Right Back Jordan started his football career with Preston Youth International who has also played for Workington North End Academy before going on to play for Shrews- Town and Shaw Lane Aquaforce. bury Town and Cadiz CF in Spain’s Segunda Division B. Most recently, he played for Harrogate Railway before opt- ing to follow his former manager Billy Miller to Tadcaster. Stuart Rice MIDFIELD Former Pickering Town and Bridlington Town player, Stuart is an attacking midfielder who is also comfortable on the wing.

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Tom Gore MIDFIELD Adam Baker STRIKER Tom is a strong attacking midfielder, who broke into Adam was a Leeds United youngster who moved to Brad- the TAFC first team last season from the U21’s. Asa ford City where he stayed for eight years – signing as a youngster Tom was in the system at Leeds United and professional at 18. Adam was in the 2013 Bradford City played at York and for the County. squad that reached Wembley twice and is hoping to rep- licate that success with Tadcaster Albion in the FA Vase. Most recently, he has played at Harrogate Railway where Calum Ward STRIKER he scored 12 goals in the last four months of the season. Calum is a physical and determined striker who has previously played for Ossett Town. He is currently enjoying his Joe Thornton STRIKER second spell with Tadcaster Albion and wrote his place in Taddy history when he scored a hat-trick in the 4-1 FA Cup Former Barnsley, Ossett Albion and Shaw Lane Striker, Joe victory over Skelmersdale United in 2012. signed for the Brewers in the summer of 2015. Joe scored 22 goals last season - playing a key role in Shaw Lane winning the title and reaching the Quarter Final of the FA Vase. David Brown STRIKER David spent 10 years with the Leeds United Academy be- STRIKER fore moving to Nottingham Forest in the 2007/08 season. Danny Gray He later moved to Bradford City where he scored on his Danny, who describes himself as a big number 9 striker, debut beating Macclesfield Town 1-0. David, who has also signed from Selby in December 2014 for what is now his played for Guiseley, FC Halifax Town, and Bradford Park second spell with the club. Danny gives the team another Avenue, is a hard-working striker. option up front because of his size and presence.

Josh Greening STRIKER Carl Stewart STRIKER Josh is a pacey striker/winger who left Pickering Town to Carl first joined Tadcaster Albion before going on to have join Tadcaster in 2014. He has previously played for Leeds spells with Pickering Town, Bridlington Town and Ossett United Academy, Scarborough Athletic and Bridlington Town. He returned in 2013 and was the club’s top scorer Town, and has a great eye for goal, which saw him make in the 2013/14 season, scoring 32 goals (a club record). Taddy history last season when he scored three hat-tricks in three games. Last season’s top scorer with 30 goals.

TAFC Top Goal Scorers 2015-16 Season

Previous Seasons Player NCELP FAC Cup TOTAL 2014/2015 Name 0 0 0 0 Josh Greening 31

2013/2014 Carl Stewart 32

2012/2013 Steve Jeff 17

2011/2012

Carl Stewart 16

2010/2011 Graeme Whitehead 20

2009/2010 Darren Brandon 17 TOTAL 0 0 0 0

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Good Evening everyone and good displays on Saturday. Gary of our half chances. Dave Brown welcome to tonight’s preseason was extremely positive in goal and was lively, as was Joe Thornton friendly against our near neigh- has now set the benchmark. There who is very direct in possession. bours and friends from Leeds is real competition for the No1 spot It was also refreshing to be able United Football Club. On behalf and I am sure come his chance to replace players with a bench of the management, players and Pete will be keen to show his that was able to have a positive staff we would like to extend our potential. Jordan Armstrong impact. If we are to do well this Billy Miller best wishes for the forthcoming complemented a fine display by season then it is important we are TAFC Manager season and thank the football club the back four with Danny, Andy able to change the shape of the for agreeing to come to Tadcaster. and Paddy looking very strong. team from the bench. With the Jordan is a very exciting prospect, depth of the squad, this is certainly After Saturday’s encouraging although he misses tonight’s achievable. display against a very strong game through holiday, he returns Halifax, we come into the game in time for Saturday’s game. Finally, a big thank you to every- with some idea of where we one who made the day such a might be, come the 8th of August. The lads competing across the success. The ground staff who Although players often peak at middle of the park are beginning have produced a playing surface different times during preseason to share my vision of their roles fit for this level and above, the we will continue to highlight pitch and responsibilities. They are clear juniors who sponsored the game, time as being the most important on the direction and worked hard the catering staff, the bar staff and factor at this stage of the cam- to implement it. Let’s hope they all the volunteers who have given paign. can continue into tonight’s game. up their time around the ground. Finally, the forwards were at times There were of course some very unfortunate not to convert some Yours in Sport, Billy #tadallover

TAFC Match Preview

Welcome to the fans, players and officials of games with a 1-1 draw at Harrogate Town on Leeds United for this pre season friendly. I hope Saturday. On August 1st, they have a game at you have a pleasant evening and enjoy the food home to Premiership Everton. They start their that is available in the club house. There are a Championship campaign a week later at home range of Taddy souvenirs available in the club to Burnley, having finished last season in 15th The Fox shop with is behind the car park end goal. place in the table. Keith Handley

Tonight’s game is against a Leeds United XI Best of Luck to Leeds United for the coming who are also playing Pickering Town in pre sea- season and if anybody fancies watching a game son in the coming weeks. Other games for them here when Leeds are away, you will be very include Barrow, Frickley Athletic and North welcome to follow The Brewers as a second Ferriby United. team.

Leeds Utd first team started their pre season Best Keith Handley

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A potted history of Leeds United League Cup Final win, a Charity Shield victory ary 2007 and while March and early April gave and a couple of European trophy successes be- hope of a great escape relegation was con- over the years... fore leaving in 1974 to manage England. firmed on April 28 when Ipswich Town’s Alan Lee scored a late leveller to deny United the win Leeds United came into being in 1919 follow- In the early 1980s, however, United’s 17-year needed to keep hopes alive until the final day. ing the demise of the old Leeds City Football stay in the top division came to an end. They Club and joined the Midland League, playing were relegated to Division Two and languished Within six days, the club slipped into administra- their first game in that competition in November there for eight years, old boys Eddie Gray and tion and relegation was confirmed by the man- 1919. Billy Bremner both taking up the reins at the datory 10-point deduction imposed on clubs club, before Howard Wilkinson brought United who enter administration. Through the decades - 1920s It was on May back to the top flight in 1990 as Second Division 31, 1920 that Leeds United were elected to the champions. Dennis Wise A summer of torment began at Football League, polling 31 votes to step into Elland Road. After gaining creditor approval the Second Division along with Cardiff City, who He also guided them to the First Division Cham- to bring the club out of administration the new had polled 23 votes. pionship in 1992 and to the League Cup final owners (Leeds United 2007 Ltd) - led by chair- four years later, which Aston Villa won. The fol- man Ken Bates - were almost thwarted when United’s first ever fixture in the Second Division lowing season he was succeeded by George the Inland Revenue objected to the CVA. was against Port Vale, who, ironically, were the Graham and two years later Graham left for Tot- club who had taken over Leeds City’s fixtures tenham and United appointed David O’Leary to The club’s administrators KMPG put the club for after their expulsion. United lost that opening succeed him. sale for a second time, and once again, Leeds fixture 2-0 and that was the start of a difficult United 2007 were successful in buying the club. league baptism for them. The Irishman did a remarkable job in a rela- tively short period as the 19th manager since However, without an approved CVA - the In- Arthur Fairclough, a successful manager with United’s formation. It was during his tenure that land Revnue’s objection nullified the CVA - the Barnsley, had been appointed manager in suc- exciting young players from the Academy were Football League insisted upon on 15-point cession to Dick Ray, who led the club in the given a real chance to shine, Jonathan Wood- sanction before returning the “Golden Share” Midland League, and they finished the 1920-21 gate, Harry Kewell, Stephen McPhail, Ian Harte (Membership of the League). That proposal was season in 14th place in the Second Division. and Alan Smith all coming through to make an supported by the majority of Football League impact. chairmen, who voted in favour of a points sanc- But Fairclough needed only four seasons to take tion on the basis that the club emerged from United into the First Division, and they went up During O’Leary’s tenure as manager United administration without a valid CVA, despite the as Champion with 54 points - three more than made their mark again in the UEFA Cup and fact a valid CVA was unachieveable. Bury who were runners-up. But it was a struggle also qualified for the Champions League, hold- in the top flight and after three seasons there, ing their own with such European giants as And so it was that the club began the 2007/08 United were relegated. Barcelona, AC Milan, Lazio, Anderlecht and season 15 points adrift at the foot of League Deportivo La Coruna to reach the semi-finals One. In a remarkable campaign, Dennis Wise’s United experienced an up and down existence where they lost out to Valencia. men won their opening seven games and went in the 1920s and 30s. They went back into Di- on to hit top spot, albeit briefly, on Boxing Day. vision One 1928-29 but lasted only three sea- Leeds spent big in the transfer market but sons before making the drop but after just one O’Leary’s reign came to an abrupt end in 2002 Wise left the club - favouring a role at Newcastle season they were back in the top flight in 1932- when he was succeed by Terry Venables. United - and former club captain Gary McAllis- 33 and stayed there until the outbreak of war United were hitting financial problems on a large ter returned to take over the reins. McAllister in 1939. scale at that time and Venables didn’t last long slowly got the season back on track and after before United turned to Peter Reid on a tempo- beating Carlisle United in the Play-Off semi-fi- After the war, following one season in Division rary basis. nals, he became the first former captain to lead One, United had a nine-season run in Division the manager out at Wembley in a competitive Two, during which time the great John Charles Although he earned a full contract after saving game when United took on Doncaster Rovers made his debut, before being promoted in United’s Premier League status, Eddie Gray re- in the Play-Off final. 1956-57. They were back down again in 1960- placed him on a temporary basis, but after less 61. than a season in charge, he gave way for Kevin That game ended in disappointment with Unit- Blackwell to become manager in 2003. ed losing 1-0 and missing out on what would 1972 FA Cup Winners Success in cup competi- have been the most remarkable promotion in tions also eluded United and it was not until Don Blackwell guided United through some stormy the game. Revie took over in 1961 that real success came waters but United made a poor start to the their way. He built a team around Billy Bremner 2006-2007 season he was sacked and replaced With a first pre-season behind him as United and Jack Charlton that was feared both at home by Dennis Wise in October 2006. Wise took over manager, his charges quickly rose to second in and abroad in the late 1960s and early 1970s. the reins, but was unable to halt a first ever slide the table. September saw the team record six into the third tier of the English game. straight victories, and with no sign of a Play-Off He guided his side to two top-flight champi- ‘hangover’, United were among the pace-set- onships, the Second Division title, an FA Cup The new manager re-shuffled his pack in Janu- ters in the division. triumph in the competition’s Centenary year, a

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But Leeds failed to live up to that early season winners QPR being mingled in with some and Scott Wootton to the club and hopes were form and McAllister paid the price for a run a heavy defeats. Preston became the first side fairly high once again. Murphy, the club’s first of five successive defeats - including a 1-0 FA ever to score six in a league game at Elland seven-figure signing for eight years, made a Cup second round reverse at non-league His- Road and goals conceded was the biggest dream start to his career with a stoppage-time ton - when he parted company with the club frustration. winner in the opening day win over Brighton in in December. front of a sold out Elland Road crowd. But Leeds did score 81 league goals - four McAllister was replaced by former Blackpool players scored more than 10 for the first time Things appeared to be ticking over relative- manager Simon Grayson, who proceeded in over 20 years - and Grayson’s men would ly well heading into the Christmas period as to lead the club on a tremendous unbeaten have secured a top-six finish at the first time United found themselves around the top six. streak in the second half of the season. After of asking had it not been for a disappointing But an FA Cup defeat against League Two side losing at Hereford in February - when fans end to the season. In the end, United missed Rochdale followed by a 6-0 thrashing by Shef- vented their frustrations after seemingly seeing out on the final day despite beating newly field Wednesday the weekend after set alarm their side reach a new low - United embarked crowned champions QPR at Loftus Road. bells ringing. on a run of 11 games without defeat and only lost one of the final 14 league games. Grayson became the club’s longest serving January 2014 ended in turbulent fashion, with manager since O’Leary during the 2011/12 the club appearing to be for sale once again Striker Jermaine Beckford became the first season, but there was a parting of the ways and Cagliari owner Massimo Cellino said to be Leeds striker for over 30 years to score 30 in January 2012 with the team sitting outside on the verge of a deal. McDermott was absent goals in a season, and the campaign eventu- of the Play-Off places. Neil Warnock was ap- for the 5-1 win over Huddersfield following re- ally ended with Play-Off heartache yet again pointed as the club’s 27th manager at the end ports he had been sacked the night before, after Millwall progressed 2-1 on aggregate in of February as the club went on to finish in but he returned to take training the following the semi-final, following a 1-1 draw at Elland mid-table in the Championship. Monday and remained in charge for the rest of Road. the season, finishing in 15th. Hopes were high in summer 2012 as the ex- Undeterred, Grayson and his squad recov- perienced Warnock prepared to take charge Following a successful appeal against the ered from the set-back to start the 2009/10 of his first full season at the club. An unbeaten Football League’s ruling of failing their Owners season with a club record eight straight wins pre-season - which involved a positive trip to and Directors test, Cellino completed his take- in all competitions, and a 13-game unbeaten Cornwall - brought a sense of optimism, while over of the club in April 2014 as Eleonora Sport start to the league season gave United a plat- a host of new faces - including the likes of Ja- Limited purchased 75 per cent of the club’s form in the top two. By Christmas, Leeds were son Pearce, Paul Green, Luke Varney, Lee Pel- shares. nine points clear in the promotion places, and tier and Rodolph Austin - gave United a new when 2010 started with an FA Cup third round look as sights were set on mounting a promo- Summer 2014 saw the departure of McDer- win at Manchester United - the club’s first win tion push. mott and the appointment of former Forest at Old Trafford for 29 years - the season was Green boss David Hockaday as the club’s shaping up to be a memorable one. Things started on the right foot, beating recent- head coach. 15 new players were brought ly-relegated Wolves 1-0 on the opening day in, including many from Italian football as the But, despite gaining a 2-2 draw at Tottenham thanks to Luciano Becchio’s diving header, but squad became almost unrecognisable from in the fourth round of the FA Cup, the league the team struggled to find any kind of consist- the previous year. form took a dive. United were also knocked ency in the midst of off-field issues once again. out of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Area Fi- Entering the Christmas period, five wins out of Hockaday’s tenure was cut short following a nal on penalties at Carlisle and when Swindon six and GFH Capital’s protracted takeover of 4-1 defeat away to Watford at the end of Au- won at Elland Road in April, Leeds slipped out the club helped recover some of the optimism gust and Redfearn stepped back in as care- of the promotion spots for the first time in eight that had started to wane. taker and helped return the team to winning months. ways, collecting ten points from a possible 12. However, just four wins from 15 games since Slovenian coach Darko Milanic arrived from But Grayson’s men summoned up one final the turn of the year saw United slide worryingly Austrian side Sturm Graz at the end of Sep- push and promotion back to the Champion- down the table and Warnock left his post fol- tember, but was dismissed after six winless ship was secured on the final afternoon of the lowing a 2-1 defeat at home to Derby County games and Redfearn took charge on a perma- season, following a 2-1 win against Bristol in April. Neil Redfearn again stepped in for the nent basis from the start of November. Rovers in front of a full-house at Elland Road. 2-1 loss at Charlton before former Reading boss Brian McDermott was appointed and Neil Redfearn was replaced by former Brent- That success secured a return to football’s helped avert any lingering fears of relegation ford and Wigan manager Uwe Rosler. Uwe second tier and Grayson’s side went on to with three wins from the final five games. Rosler was named the new head coach at establish the highest league finish since 2006 Leeds on a two-year contract. after enjoying an impressive season back in The likeable McDermott was an instant hit with the Championship. the United faithful, even more so after his ges- ture of handing a 50 euro note to a travelling The season was a roller-coaster with some supporter during the pre-season tour of Slove- great performances against the likes of Mill- nia. McDermott made four summer signings, wall, Coventry, Burnley, and eventual league bringing Matt Smith, Luke Murphy, Noel Hunt

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TAD’S History by Ian Tyssen

The NCEL Years 1991-1992 Season The 1991/92 season saw a significant re-structure of The Brewers finished the season in 12th place, with 28 the Northern Counties East Football League (NCEL). points from the 30 games, just ahead of Selby Town With 35 clubs in the league - a reduction of seven on goal difference. from the previous season - Division Two was no longer viable. There was no joy in any of the cup competitions for the club. A 0-0 draw at Nettleham in the FA Vase The Premier Division was made up of 19 teams, with preliminary round was followed by a 0-2 loss at home the remaining 16 in Division One. Joining Tadcaster in the replay. A 1-2 defeat at Garforth Town knocked Albion in Division One were Bradley Rangers, Pickering the Brewers out of the West Riding County Cup. One Town, Worsbrough Bridge Miners Welfare and many week later, NCEL Premier Division club Armthorpe other opponents from previous seasons. Welfare won 5-0 against Albion in the second round of the League Cup. The league season started poorly with seven defeats and a draw from the opening eight matches. That The Reserve Division consisted of 19 team, including sequence of results included 0-4 losses against teams like Emley, Farsley Celtic, Guiseley and Hall Road Rangers, Hallam, Yorkshire Amateur and Harrogate Town, whose first team didn’t compete in Garforth Town. The lone point came from a 2-2 draw at the NCEL in the 1991/92 season. Hatfield Main, who would finish bottom of the league. The Brewers managed a creditable fifth place in the November saw a huge improvement in the Brewers’ Reserve Division, with 44 points from 28 games. Goal league results, with a 4-0 home win over RES Parkgate, difference kept them above Yorkshire Amateur and a 3-1 win at Brodsworth Welfare and a 3-0 and 1-0 Armthorpe Welfare. double over Rossington Main. The year then came to an end with a 0-6 thrashing at Immingham Town. The reserves completed a double over fourth placed Hall Road Rangers but had to wait for the last two During the first two months of 1992, Albion picked up games of the season to pick up their biggest victories three more victories but they were interspersed with - Pontefract Collieries (4-0) and third placed North several defeats. Four goals were scored in wins at Ferriby United (5-0). A pair of 3-0 victories were home against York Railway Institute (4-2) and Hatfield achieved against Harrogate Town’s reserves. Main (4-0). A 1-0 win also came at local rivals Selby Town. The heaviest defeats of the season, for the second XI, came against champions Emley (2-5) and runners up The final victory of the season was at home against Guiseley (1-4). Brodsworth Welfare (4-1) in mid March. Unfortunately, then came a run of six losses and two draws in the In the Reserve Team Cup, Bradley Rangers were last eight games, including a 0-3 reverse against beaten 4-1 in round two before Ossett Town won 5-2 champions Stocksbridge Park Steels. against the Brewers in the next round. PMG Planning & Project Controls Project planning, management & controls consultancy. Specialising in large scale major project lifecycles including change and risk management

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Sponsor one of Tadcaster Albion’s pitchside boards and your company details could be in front of thousands of football fans for the 2015/2016 season. We can help to raise your company’s profile, improve exposure and promote your products and services to both local and national audiences. Our attendances are constantly on the increase, and we are regularly featured in The York Press, The Wetherby News and The Non League Paper. We will also be holding high profile pre-season friendlies with professional clubs, where crowd attendance and media coverage will be increased further. Our clubhouse facilities are also used regularly throughout the year for parties, functions, meetings, training - guaranteeing your business a strong presence in the Tadcaster area.

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Brewers Quiz?????? By Ian Tyssen 1. On this day in 1815, who surrendered to the British on board HMS Bellerophon? 2. With a height of 112m (370ft), what is the tallest building in Leeds? 3. There are two all Yorkshire ties in this season’s Capital One Cup first round. Which four clubs are involved? 4. Which Coronation Street character’s funeral was screened on Monday night? 5. Which social networking service was launched nine years ago today? 6. Lancastrian duo Mark Almond and David Ball met at Leeds Polytechnic and formed which band? 7. Who recently gave Serena Williams a huge scare in the third round of the ladies’ singles at Wimbledon? 8. Following their success at the World Cup in Canada, the England women’s football team has moved to which position in FIFA’s rankings? 9. Which former MP, who narrowly lost the Labour Party leadership election in 2010, is celebrating his 50th birthday today? 10. ‘A Woman of Substance’ was the debut novel from which Leeds born author? Brewers Quiz? - Answers: 1. Napoleon Bonaparte 2. Bridgewater Place 3. Bradford City, City 4. Deirdre Barlow Doncaster Rovers, Leeds United & York 8. Fifth 6. Soft Cell 7. Heather Watson 5. Twitter Bradford 9. David Miliband 10. Barbara Taylor

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Tadcaster Albion AFC has many ways in which you and your business can help support the club financially, whilst also advertising your business:

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Perimeter Advertising Board £250 Have your company name adorn the side of the pitch in full colour on boards 3m in length. Make your house Venue Hire Our club house makes a great venue a home with for meetings, team building sessions and parties. The floodlit pitch is also Calcaria Carpets available to hire. & Furnishings!

Sponsor a Player £105 The TAFC website and home match day programme will include your company logo and a direct web-link to your organisations website. Our website receives over 2,000 visits per month.

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Captain of Our National Armed Forces Team Tom Claisse Defender 1. Date of birth? 27/03/1987 13. What are you most scared of? Snakes. 2. Place of birth? Welwyn Garden City 14. What is the best piece of advice you’ve 3. Nickname? ever been given? The footy lads call me ‘Corporal’ Wear a Condom! Too many to mention but 4. Player position? Centre midfield/Water I’m thick, so I don’t take it on board. Boy/Raising team morale. 15. Who is the best player you’ve ever 5. Current job? Royal Air Force. played alongside and why? 6. What is one thing people would be sur- Aaron Lennon, because we were best mates. prised to know about you? I’m 28 years old. 16. Who is the best player you’ve ever 7. What were your best and worst subjects played against and why? at school? Wayne Rooney. He was bigger, faster, fatter English language and English Literature. and stronger, so we couldn’t get the ball off 8. What is on your bookshelf? him. Nothing, I can’t read. 17. What is the highlight of your football 9. What is your biggest pet peeve? career? When I lived with my mum and she fed the Captaining the UK ARMED FORCES NATIONAL 20. Who is the fittest player at TAFC? dog the best dinner. TEAM to Kentish Cup victory against France Pete Lawrie. 10. What is your most prized possession? and Holland, which is recognised by FIFA and 21. Who is the toughest tackler at TAFC? Houses! No definitely the family they’re UEFA. No comment. priceless. 18. If football didn’t exist, what sport would 22. What would you say is your biggest 11. What is your favourite day out? you play instead? strength on a football field? An all-day session with mates. Rugby League. Scoring goals. 12. If you could have one superpower, what 19. Who is the fastest player at TAFC? 23. How do you motivate your teammates 5 would it be? Josh Barrett, I’m not sure. I know I’m not a minutes before kick off? To be able to fly. carthorse. Tell them one of my war stories.

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Our U21s play in the West Riding County FA Floodlit Our Under 19 team is a newly formed side, which has League (Central). During the 2014/15 season, they been set up to help local talented players develop also made it to the Semi Final of the West Riding and hopefully progress into the Under 21s and the Floodlit League Cup. The players, who are aged 16 Tadcaster Albion first team. Players are all aged 16 and over, train between 1 and 10 hours a week and and over. Coach Rich Taylor has coached in the USA also compete in regular development friendlies. Many and has also had a spell at Leeds United. of these friendlies are against youth teams from local professional clubs such as Leeds United and York For more information on our U19 set up, please email City – giving each of our players a unique insight into [email protected]. the UK’s football system. Our U21 coaches Mike Mor- U21’s ton and Simon Collins not only have their FA Level 3 U19’s (UEFA B) qualification, but they also have experience Contact: of coaching with professional clubs such as Man- chester City and Leeds United. For more information Richard on 01904 606 000 on our U21 set up, please email [email protected]. Contact: Mike or Simon on 01904 606 000

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