ATHERSLEY RECREATION FC Saturday 30Th April 2016 Matchday 3.00Pm Kick Off at I2i Stadium PROGRAMME
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Tadcaster Albion AFC ATHERSLEY RECREATION FC Saturday 30th April 2016 Matchday 3.00pm kick off at i2i Stadium PROGRAMME £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 The Brewers also broke many other Barkston Ash and later still the Yorkshire clubhouse 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. 2 TAFC Information Club History: Founded: 1892 Nickname: The Brewers Owners: i2i Sports Ltd Joined NCEL: Founding member since 1982 Midweek Matchday: Tuesday Club Ground: Club Officials: Address: i2i Stadium, Ings Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 9AY. Chairman: Capacity: 1500 - Seats: 150 Matthew Gore Floodlights: Installed 1995 Directors: Clubhouse: Yes Bar: Yes Kent Mayall & James Gore Hot & Cold Food: Yes President: Club Shop: At the ground or Website Kevin Derry Vice President: Club Honours: David Lloyd NCEL Division 1 Champions Head of Sport: 2009-2010 Danny Gore NCEL President’s Cup Club Secretary: 2010-2011 Ian Nottingham PROSTAR Cup Winners Match Secretary: 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 Ian Parker Programme & Website: NCEL Premier Division Champions Mark Murphy 2015-2016 Public Relations: Karen Faughey Club Records: Head Groundsman: Highest Home Attendance: Dave Wakefield 1,307 v Highworth Town FC, Club Photographer: TheFA Vase 6th Round Replay, Ian Parker 2014-2015 Social Media & Website: Highest Away Attendance: Jay Taylor 1,002 v Halifax Town FC, The FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying, Club Staff: 2011-2012 Manager: Highest Home Victory: Billy Miller 13-0 v Blidworth Welfare FC, Home Away Assistant Manager: NCEL Division 1, 1997-1998 2015-16 Season 2015-16 Season Matt Heath Performance Analyst: Highest Away Victory: MANUFACTURER Richard Lawrence 0-10 v Blidworth Welfare FC, NCEL Division 1, 1997-1998 Physio/Fitness Coach: Lucy Lendhill 0-10 v Armthorpe Welfare FC, SPONSOR Head Steward: NCEL Premier Division, 2014-2015 Kev Wakefield Highest Home Defeat: Tadcaster Albion (2010) Ltd is a company limited 2-10 v Thackley FC, by guarantee. Registered in England & Wales under company NCEL Division 2 North, 1984-1985 number 07422319. It is owned by i2i Sports Ltd (Registered in England & Wales under company number 08692193). 3 TAFC Directors’ Notes Welcome to our final league game of the season against shop, Media Man Jay Taylor, the programme editors, the i2i Athersley Recreation. We’re all very much looking forward Marketing team, the i2i Finance team, Tony Jokl, the caterers, to an enjoyable game. A big welcome to everyone who has the stewards and so many more. We couldn’t have done it made the trip up from Barnsley. without you! Athersley have had something of an indifferent season, but But the highlight for many of us last night was when Anna despite currently lying in 17th position, they should not be Marie Clark pointed to the brightest star in the sky and told underestimated. The Penguins are more than capable of us that it was Sonny. It was a very emotional moment and beating the strongest teams in this league. Already this month, one we’ll never forget. Sonny was a huge part of Tadcaster they have beaten Staveley Miners Welfare (1-0), Clipstone Albion, and we are delighted to be able to say that last night (2-0) and Barton Town Old Boys (1-0). was for her. Whatever happens this afternoon, it’s fair to say that We’re delighted to be able to welcome some officials from everyone will be going home happy come 5pm. Thursday April the NCEL Premier League to today’s game, which gives us 28th 2016 was surely the greatest day in Tadcaster Albion’s the perfect opportunity to thank them very much for all their history. More than 800 people braved freezing temperatures support over the last 33 years. We’ve been in the NCEL and driving rain at the i2i Stadium to cheer Taddy on to their Premier since 1982 and we’ve made a lot of friends during 30th win of the season, which also won us the league title and this time. As you will all be aware, the NCEL Premier is an promotion into the Evo-Stik for the first time ever! Though we’d extremely well-organised league with a website that is second love to end the season with a win today, there is no greater to none. They’ve supported us in so many different ways over feeling than knowing that the job is already done. the years, especially during the recent floods, and we’ll always cherish our time in this league. A huge thank you to everyone who has played their part in this amazing season. The players, management and coaching Don’t forget on Tuesday night, we are also at home to Albion staff have been phenomenal. Despite playing 10 games in Sports in the League Cup Semi Final, where we can finally April, their attitude and commitment has never waned. It’s not start to dream of a Taddy double. easy being a semi-professional footballer. Many of our players work long hours in demanding jobs before giving their all for Enjoy today’s game. Onwards and upwards! the Brewers on an evening or at the weekend. Let it be said that every single one of them has done us proud. I’m sure The i2i Sports Directors everyone just now wants the summer to fly by, so that we can Matt Gore, James Gore & Kent Mayall see what we can achieve in the Evo-Stik. We’d also like to thank the many people behind the scenes who have played a huge part in getting Taddy promoted. Our thanks must go to the groundsman Dave Wakefield, our statto Richard Lawrence, the people on the gate, the bar-staff, the raffle team, the cleaners, our wonderful photographers, the minibus driver Colin Swann, the volunteers, the staff in the Tadcaster Albion AFC - Keep up with all the news at TADDY both on and off the pitch. 4 TAFC Fixtures Home Kit 2015/16 Away Kit 2015/16 1st Team Kit 2015-16 Season Sponsors TAFC Fixtures TODAY’S Game Semi-Final CUP Game No more Away Games 2015-16 Season Keep track of TAFC’s Pre-Season Friendlies on social media TODAY’S MATCH Sponsor BALL Sponsor “to inspire players to fulfil their potential” i2i SPORTS 5 TAFC Top Goal Scorers 2015-16 Season Previous Seasons Player NCELP FAC Cup TOTAL 2014/2015 Josh Greening 26 0 0 26 Josh Greening 31 Jimmy Beadle 19 1 1 21 Adam Baker 16 2 2 20 2013/2014 Nick Black 8 1 1 10 Carl Stewart 32 Liam Ormsby 7 2 0 9 2012/2013 George Conway 9 0 0 9 Steve Jeff 17 Carl Stewart 3 0 3 6 2011/2012 Matt Heath 3 1 1 5 Carl Stewart 16 Andy Milne 5 0 0 5 2010/2011 Tom Corner 5 0 0 5 Graeme Whitehead 20 Paddy Miller 2 1 0 3 Josh Barrett 2 1 0 3 2009/2010 Darren Brandon 17 Joe Thornton 2 0 0 2 Daniel Clayton 2 0 0 2 Jason Mycoe 2 0 0 2 Gregg Anderson 2 0 0 2 Jonathan Greening 1 0 1 2 Conor Sellars 0 0 1 1 TOTAL 117 9 7 133 TAFC Manager’s Notes Good afternoon everyone and it gives me great pleasure in The supporters have been outstanding and the crowds have grown with welcoming you to the i2i stadium home of Tadcaster Albion FC, NCEL Premier over 500 coming through the turnstiles in the final games of the season.