SouthPremier Premier Central Division

Biggleswade Town FC V Alvechurch FC

Saturday 14th December 19 – KO 15:00 Welcome to Langford Road Today we welcome Alvechurch FC to Langford Road in what we hope continues to be a good run for the Waders. Your continued support is greatly appreciated by all of us at the club and if anyone wishes to share ideas on what you would like to see from your club then by all means let one of the named people below know.

We have taken the decision as a club to be more ‘Green’ so this programme is the first to be available FREE on line via our pitchero site for download.

The Chairman. CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE MAURICE DORRINGTON DAVID WHITEMAN, BRIAN MANDER DAVID DOGGETT, JOHN SARGOOD SECRETARY BAR & BOARDROOM TEAM MICHAEL DRAXLER TRACY DORRINGTON, SALLIES HEATH & MARY DOGGETT

DIRECTORS EVENTS AND MARKETING MANAGER ANNETTE DORRINGTON REBECCA HOLES MAURICE DORRINGTON

VICE PRESIDENTS LAWRENCE WISEPART ADRIAN WOOD

League Rule 2.13 Ownership: in accordance with the Football Association Rule 2.13 Publication of ownership in relation to Step 1 to Step 4 Clubs within the football pyramid, we hereby confirm that the legal status of Biggleswade Town Football Club Ltd identified by Company Number 03369811, and is a Private Limited Company. For the purposes of publication of ownership, we can confirm that the Maurice Dorrington has the significant interest/majority share in the club .The following named people are listed as Directors of the company: Maurice Dorrington (Chairman) & Annette Dorrington Nunn’s the Word

Can I start by saying a big thank you for all the kind messages since my return to the club, it’s really appreciated. There has been a lot of change over the previous few weeks but hopefully the dust has now started to settle. The new players have been a credit to the club, we are a long way from the finished article but have made bigger steps than I thought we would at this time. We have had 2 fantastic wins and the boys are full of confidence, however the hard work starts now. We want to stay as high as we can for as long as we can, and with the fantastic support we have received in the previous 2 weeks its gives us more strength.

I’d like to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas.

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We welcome the following officials for the game against Stourbridge FC:

Referee: ANDREW HITCHCOX Referee Assistant: WAYNE CHAMBERS Referee Assistant: SAM LEE

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HARK! THE HERALD WADERS SING. NEEDHAM MARKET 0 v BIGGLESWADE TOWN 1 Report by Mike Draxler

Well it is getting close to Christmas, the green army out in force, resplendent in green and white Santa hats, making most of the noise. The football for the first 30 minutes as good as we have seen from a Wader's team, the passing and interplay a joy to watch. Creating chances and I guess a need to learn to take the chances quicker. A rasping shot from Charlie Pattison midway through the half brought out the best from the home keeper, Marcus Garnham, tipping the spinning ball over the bar. Needham had their moments and looked dangerous but the cool guy between the posts Kyle Forster, his positional play exemplary, was a safe pair of hands. Lewis Ferrell has really shown his ability in the back line with a strong performance in this new Biggleswade team. Matt Ball taking the "senior" responsibility he enjoys. At the break on a chilly afternoon 0--0 and all to play for. Out for the second period with the Waders still pressing looking for the elusive break. Needham did not offer too much and with Ferrell, Richardson, Stanley and Panter coping with the occasional attacks it was left to Lucan, Williams and Charles to try to break the deadlock. A Needham free kick just outside the box from Adam Mills was spilled with Craig Parker on hand to put the ball away, disappointment for the home side as the goal was ruled out, offside. As the match drew to a close, what better time to score than 89, a ball slid through by Matt Ball to Dylan Wil- liams who beat the keeper from short range. With 5 added minutes to repair the damage Needham did not increase the threat level and the Waders won out with the single goal, although Trey Charles had a great effort saved deep into injury time which could have doubled the lead. This new Waders team are proving them- selves just a little bit good and not the " no hopers" most in football circles thought they would be.

Mom Lewis Ferrell. History of Alvechurch FC

The earliest mention of a Football Club in Alvechurch dates back to 1913 when a team called Alvechurch Juniors was recorded. By the 1920s, the team were known as Alvechurch Swifts and were playing football on Crown Meadow and using the Red Lion Inn as their headquarters. They were a suc- cessful team winning the Redditch Cup and Shield in 1924. In 1994 a dedicated band of supporters resurrected the club as Alvechurch Villa, rebuilding the seated stand and refurbishing the clubhouse to gain ad- mission to the Midland Combination Premier Division, finishing in fifth posi- tion in the league and beaten finalists in the Smedley Crook Cup. The team went onto reach the League Cup Final the following season, only to lose out to League Champions Bloxwich Town. In 1996 the club reverted back to its original name and became simply, Al- vechurch F.C.

2017/18 saw the club promoted to the Northern Premier League Division One South and achieve back to back promotions, finishing runners up to Basford United and gaining promotion to Step 3 at the first attempt. 2018/19 with the re-organisation of Non-league at steps 3-4, the club com- peted in the new Southern League Premier Division Central. After finishing 4th, they beat Stourbridge 2-1 in the play-off semi-final, before losing to Kings Lynn Town 3-0 in the final. They also beat Redditch United pre-season, to claim the Worcester Senior Cup for the first time since 1977. 2019/20 unfortunately, as a result of the success the club has achieved over the last 4 years under Ian Longs reign, and Stourbridge losing their manager following the play off semi-final defeat, our management team decided to move to the Glassboys, taking the majority of the squad with them. Church started the new season under new manager and ex Aston Villa, Walsall play- er, Darren Byfield, but after a poor start which saw only 3 wins from 15 games and going out of all cups at the first hurdle, Church parted ways with Darren. Currently, Academy manager and club director Dean Holtham is helping manage the team, along with former manager and director, Simon Redhead, to start a new chapter in this club’s wonderful history. Alvechurch FC Player Pens Joe Slinn – Goalkeeper Joined from Atherton Collieries and made a MoM debut appearance v Biggleswade Town on 28/09/19 Matt Sargeant – Goalkeeper ‘Sarg’ returns to Church after signing from Nuneaton Borough. Much needed experience at this level and will be fighting for No1 spot with other 2 keepers at club. Linden Dovey – Defender Former Evesham United captain. Signed from Stratford Town.Made debut v St Ives Town as sub on 19/10/19 Zack Foster – Left Back Attacking left back with great ability. Covers the ground very quickly and has excellent quick feet. Made his competitive Church debut v Heath Hayes in FA Cup on 15/08/15. Left in exodus at end of season to join Stour- bridge, but returned to make his 2nd debut v Peterborough Sports on 14/09/19 Kyle Morrison – Defender Returned to Church for second spell last season after joining from Halesowen Town. Can play central defence or full back. Pace and com- posure. Jordan Goddard – Midfield Signed pre-season from Highgate United. Made com- petitive debut as sub v Hitchin Town on 17/08/19. Composed skilful player. Aaron Birch – Midfield ‘Birchy’ is an ex Hereford United and Redditch United play- er. 2nd spell at Church after signing from Worcester City. Made 2nd debut v St Ives Town on 19/10/19/ Fans favourite and great addition to squad. Mitch Botfield – Midfield ‘Botty’ has recently returned after starting season with us, then leaving for a short spell at Stourbidge. Originally joined us after playing in the USA. Made debut as a substitute v Gresley on 15/08/17. Tenacious midfielder with a strong engine and powerful. Kevin Da Veiga Monteiro – Midfield Joined from Walsall Wood. Previously with Rushall Olympic. Made competitive debut v Royston Town on 10/08/19. Kyle Perry – Striker Well travelled striker who joined from Bromsgrove Sporting, Started at Walsall, then played at Telford, Port Vale, Mansfield, Tamworth, Altrin- cham, Hednesford and Coalville, plus a few more. 6’4” old fashion striker who made scoring debut v Biggleswade Town on 28/09/19. Paul Douglas – Midfield Signed from Redditch United and made debut v Peterbor- ough Sports in FA Trophy on 29/10/19.Strong tackling midfielder who will add bite to our midfield Ryan Wollacot – Defender Joined from Aberystwyth Town and previously with Stourport Swifts. Made debut as substitute v Rushall Olympic on 09/11/19 Aaron Gilpin – Striker Previously with Halesowen Town. Made debut v Wolves Sporting in JW Hunt cup on 03/09/19. Louis Monaghan – Striker Signed from Redditch United Archie Brennan – Right Back Signed from Cheltenham on loan. Made debut v Needham Market on 12/10/19 Ethan Jones – Striker DoB Striker signed from Halesowen Town Joe Hull – Defender Signed from Bromsgrove Sporting Kieran Cook – Forward ‘Cookie’ has returned to the Church after leaving at the start of the season to join Stourbridge. Made initial debut v Kidderminster Harriers in WFA Senior Cup on 17/07/18. Great to have him back. Biggleswade Town FC

Shirt Player’s Name Shirt Player’s Name Number Number

Kyle Foster Darryl Reid Devante Stanley Mason Wilson-Rhiney Jamie Carey-Morrell Seth Robinson

Drew Richardson Josh Roberts

Lewis Ferrell

James Peters

Kweku Lucan Jake Kerrins Joe White Matt Ball Trey Charles COREY PANTER

Dylan Williams

Charlie Pattison Shane Bush Alvechurch FC

Shirt Player’s Name Shirt Player’s Name Number Number

1 (GK) Joe Slinn 16 Jazz Luckie

2 Linden Dovey 17 Kevin Monteiro

3 Zack Foster 18 Theo Llewellyn

4 Aaron Birch 19 Ethan Jones

5 Joe Hull 20 Aaron Gilpin

6 Kyle Morrison (c)

7 Jordan Goddard

8 Mitch Botfield

9 Kyle Perry

10 Louis Monaghan

11 Kieran Cook

12 Ryan Wollacot

13 (GK) Matt Sargeant

14 Paul Douglas

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COME JOIN THE OFF PITCH TEAM We are looking to add to our existing team for stewards & ball boys/ girls So if Yellow is your colour, give Bec’s a shout [email protected] Please mention BTFC when you contact our sponsors HISTORY OF BIGGLESWADE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

1874 - 1954 - the First 80 Years Biggleswade Town were originally formed as Biggleswade F.C. in 1874 and began by playing friendlies. They became one of the founder members of the Biggleswade and District League in 1902/03 and won the championship at the first attempt. The successful season was climaxed by winning the Bedfordshire Senior Cup - the first of eight victories so far in the competition. The ‘Waders’, as the club are known, first entered the FA Cup in 1904.

2008 - Chris Nunn became manager in Nov 06 after a very poor start to the season saw the team heading for certain relegation. In Feb 07 the team had made up a lot of points but were still bottom of the Premier table. The team avoided relegation on the last league day of the season. The winning of the NBC Cup in the very last match of the campaign rein- forced that optimism. The 2007/08 season saw the squad develop further with new signings and for the first time in 15 years the club found itself top of the division at one point. A final position of 3rd was a result of hard work and changes gradually moving the club forward. As the 2008/09 season beckoned, the new Stadium was ready for occupation and the seasons in the 'wilderness of ground sharing' were over. For the first time in the clubs 134-year history, it finally had a home of its very own.

2008 – 2009 - Moving into the new ground certainly created a great feeling at the Club and new faces began to appear on the playing side as well as behind the scenes. As the final whistle blew on the last friendly there was a definite feeling of readiness for the forthcom- ing season. The Wader’s first season (2009-10) at Step Four proved a tough start but gradually the team strengthened and finished in a comfortable twelfth place with the team taking points off every side that season except Bury Town and Hitchin Town who finished first and second respectively.

2010-2011 - This season saw the Waders climb to their highest ever position in the football pyramid, finally finishing in 4th place and with the resultant position in the playoffs. Waders travelled to 3rd place Daventry Town, a team they had previously beaten both home and away in the regular season. Football being football, Daventry ran out easy winners ending Waders hopes of promotion.

2011-2012 - This season saw the Waders fade as season progressed. Having topped the league early in the season, injuries and suspensions took its toll and the season finished with a top half finish just outside the play offs.

2012-2013 - Winning the 2012/13 Playoff final secured a place in the Southern League Premier, was upstaged by the best ever season in the club’s 140-year history, finishing 9th in our first Premier season, reaching the First Round Proper of the FA Cup losing to a well organised Stourbridge side. Season ended with Waders beating Luton Town at Luton to lift HISTORY OF BIGGLESWADE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

2013-2014 - First season ever at step three and the Waders feel they have arrived. Finishing a creditable 9th in the table and reaching the FA Cup first round proper for the first time in the club’s history put the club in the record books. The Waders were the draw specialist of the premier division and had they converted the drawn games to winning ones, they would have finished in the play-off positions. Winning the Beds Senior Cup for the second succes- sive season was the icing on the cake.

2014-2015 - This season was a real test for the Waders, with injuries both on and off the field. Long term injuries meant bringing in loan players and they all played their part.

2015-2016 - A difficult season for the Waders, Southern League gets harder every season, an injection of new players helped steer the ship.

2016-2017 - Having established their premier status the Waders went on to achieve their highest points total and finished just outside the play-offs in a creditable 7th position

2017-2018 - Tough season with the club suffering a number of significant injuries ended with a Mid Table finish and a narrow loss to Luton Town in the Beds Senior Cup Final.

2018-2019 - A successful first season for new manager Lee Allinson and his new squad. Winners of the Beds senior cup. 7th in the Southern league central premier division, nar- rowly missing a play-off place. Reached the 2nd round qualifying of the FA trophy only just beaten 1-0 away to conference side AFC Fylde. LATEST LEAGUE TABLE - For the latest updates visit the league

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