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VS GOSPORT BOROUGH FC 26 AUG 2019
Official Hartley Wintney FC Matchday Programme: £2 HARTLEY WINTNEY FC CLUB HISTORY
Hartley Wintney Football Club was to 1986/87; his other clubs included founded in 1897. The club's nickname of Reading, Portsmouth and Aldershot); 'The Row' comes from Hartley Row, a Richard Walden (1985/86 & 1986/87; former hamlet within Hartley Wintney. In formerly with Aldershot, Sheffield Wed the late 1940s and into the 50s playing and Newport County); and Steve Fin- in the Basingstoke League, the club was nieston (1985/86 to 1987/88; previously successful despite having to play on a with Chelsea, Cardiff and Sheffield Utd). farm field with just a small wooden shed; this was Causeway Farm adjacent Within Ian's three years in management, to the village's golf and cricket clubs. the team gained trophies including the Amongst the villagers who ran the club League Title (1982-1983) and Runners was its outstanding secretary, Fred Up (1981-82), Aldershot Senior Cup Cook, who did every job that needed Winners (1980-81), and George Allen doing. Fred Cook's hand written Cup Winners (1981-82). They were also minutes of meetings covering seasons Runners Up in the League Cup (1982- 1948 to 1964 were discovered after his 83) and Aldershot Senior Cup (1981-82). death and make fascinating reading, including the change of During this period a new the club colours from Clubhouse was opened. blue squares to tange- David Willoughby, then rine in July 1956. Secretary and Treasurer, and Bill Mitchell, the then The club moved to its club Chairman and now present ground in President, devoted excep- Green Lane - The Me- tional hours in the embryo morial Ground - in 1953. stages of this venture. A pavilion was erected and the team continued In 2007-08 under manager to play in the Basingstoke League, and Mike Scott, the club gained promotion later in the Aldershot League. to the Combined Counties League Premier Division, but 2008-09 ended in In 1973, Glynn Howell was appointed relegation by a narrow margin. Under Manager. In his six year reign, the team manager and assistant Pete Gray and won the Aldershot Senior League three John Condon, the first team rallied, fin- times in succession, and the Aldershot ishing 5th in CCL Div 1 in 2009-10. Senior Cup. After several seasons in the Coach Louis King then took the reigns Aldershot Senior League, Hartley were as manager, guiding the team to 7th in admitted to the Combined Counties CCL Div 1 in 2010-11. League, which had replaced the Surrey Senior League. A new management team of Neville Roach, assistant Mick Wollen and After the first couple of seasons and two Coach Scott Tarr took charge for 2011- changes of management, the club ap- 12 and it was a notable season with the pointed Ian Bedford as First Team Man- club achieving promotion back to the ager. Once again an influx of senior Combined Counties League Premier players brought Hartley success. Dur- Division. Hartley also had a fine FA Cup ing the 80's these included several nota- run to the Third Qualifying Round. But ble ex-pros: Mick Travers (from 1980/81 the euphoria of promotion was damp- 2 PROUD HAMPSHIRE CLUB SINCE 1897 ened even before the champagne bub- comfortable 9th, after which Dillon bles had burst, when the coaching staff stepped down and Dan Brownlie and and almost the entire squad left en Anthony Millerick were appointed as masse to join Thatcham Town. Joint First Team Managers, with Luke Tuffs coming in as First Team Coach Ex-Millwall defender, Dave Tuttle, was while continuing as Youth Team Manag- given the summer to prepare a new er. It was a very eventful 2015-16. After squad for 2012-13. However, a string of a memorable FA Cup win away at Mer- poor results led to a second change in thyr Town in the Second Qualifying management in less than 4 months, with Round, Hartley battled back from 2-0 24 year-old ex-Basingstoke Town and down to 2-2 away at Conference South Hartley striker, Ben Dillon, given his first Eastbourne Borough, only to be beaten managerial position. Once again there by a goal struck deep in injury time. In was an almost total outflow of players the FA Vase, The Row broke a and Ben, with assistants Jason Minton longstanding club record by reaching and Joe Lawler, set about rebuilding the the 5th Round Proper. In front of a sell- squad, but by this time with Hartley well out 1,300 at Green Lane, eventual final- and truly set adrift at the bottom of the ists Hereford proved too strong, but the table. Their enthusiasm, belief and the Row went on to top the CCL Premier for introduction of a talented group of play- most of the season and claimed the ers quickly restored the spirit around 2015-16 league title, finishing 10 points the club. In what became known as the clear on 106 points. Promotion, howev- season of the club's 'Great Escape', the er, was denied due to ground grading. Row's place in the CCL Premier was secured against all the odds after a truly Faced with attempting to achieve back- remarkable second half of the season. to-back title wins and put in place the substantial ground improvements that Steve Saunders and Dan Brownlie would allow progression, the 2016-17 joined the existing coaching setup and season under co-managers Dan Brown- the 2013-14 season started well. There lie and Anthony Millerick, and coach were wins in the FA Cup to set up a Luke Tuffs, was extraordinary. Pro- home tie in the 4th Qualifying Round for pelled by the goals of strike duo Sam the first time in the club's history, losing Argent and Ross Cook, The Row topped out to Daventry Town in front of a crowd the Combined Counties League Premier of over 1,000. The club finished a cred- Division for the entire season, reached itable 7th in the CCL Premier Division. the semi-finals of the Hampshire County Cup and the final of the Aldershot Sen- A new club crest was commissioned, ior Cup, and secured the required designed by Philippa Bell, incorporating ground grading to take their place in the several elements tracing the village Southern League at Step 4 for the first back to the 13th century when known as time. To top off a wonderful 2016-17, Hertleye Wynteneye, meaning "the Luke Tuffs' Youth team won the Hamp- clearing in the forest where the deer shire FA Youth Cup against a strong graze by Winta's island", hence the tree Aldershot Town U18. and stag motifs. The team took life at Step 4 in their 2014-15 saw the club consolidate its stride and 2017-18 was to prove even place in the CCL Premier, finishing a more remarkable. The Row sat within 3 HARTLEY WINTNEY FC CLUB HISTORY the top four for much of the season, nev- zone, but more astute signings stiffened er dropping below 8th despite the loss the defence and a superb late run saw of key players to other clubs. The man- Hartley finish 8th on 63 points, a hugely agement team responded with some impressive achievement. To remain at astute signings. The Row embarked on the level also required another substan- their first FA Trophy campaign, which tial round of ground grading improve- included wins against higher division ments which stretched the club and its Gosport Borough and Farnborough be- volunteers to the limits, but that too was fore going out in the First Round Proper achieved by the required deadline. The to eventual finalists, Bromley FC. efforts on and off the pitch means Hart- ley Wintney can truly consider itself a As the league campaign risked petering Step 3 club as it prepares for its second out, the signing of Nic Ciardini helped to season in the Southern League Premier keep the momentum going. Hugely im- Division. portant was also the strong central de- fensive partnership of Jack Ball and For season 2019/20, Manager Anthony Liam Eagle. Incredibly, a play-off place Millerick takes sole charge of team se- was secured and the Row won the semi- lection with Dan Turkington no longer in final against AFC Dunstable 2-0. Cam- a position to assist in the capacity of bridge City had triumphed at Hayes & joint manager. After his huge contribu- Yeading FC in the other semi. In front of tion over recent seasons, Head Coach a crowd of over 700 at Green Lane, a Luke Tuffs departed at the end of tense game was decided by a single 2018/19 to begin a managerial career. goal scored by Ciardini and The Row Neil Woodyer joins the coaching staff clinched promotion and made it to the for 2019/20, the back room team com- Southern Premier at Step 3. The final pleted with the introduction of Sports season highlight was in lifting the Alder- Therapist Mark Povey. Hartley Wintney shot Senior Cup with a 4-1 win against Reserves begin a new season in the Eversley & California FC. Suburban League under new manager, Sean Hayes, who captained the A Team Having negotiated the steep climb from in clinching the Aldershot & District Step 5 to Step 3 in just two seasons, it's Football League Senior Division champi- fair to say the club was collectively still onship last season. pinching itself as the first game kicked off in the Evo-Stik League South Prem- ier South, 2018-19 getting off to the best possible start with a 3-1 win away at MEMBER OF: THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE, Poole Town. Dan Turkington was now THE SUBURBAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE, co-manager with Anthony Millerick, with THE BASINGSTOKE AND DISTRICT Sam Rafique, Keith Benjamin and Mark SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE, Hurst joining Head Coach Luke Tuffs on THE ALLIED COUNTIES YOUTH the coaching side. FOOTBALL LEAGUE. AFFILIATED TO THE HAMPSHIRE Come late September, Hartley even FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION found themselves top for a week, but sustaining the early results proved diffi- cult. After a spell of poor results, the club found itself briefly in the relegation 4 CLUB OFFICIALS 2019-2020
PRESIDENT: William Mitchell VICE PRESIDENT: Nick Vint CHAIRMAN: Luke Mullen VICE CHAIRMAN: Steve Noakes HON. LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS: Dennis Burgess, David Willoughby, Paddy White, Luke Mullen, Brian Barnard, Gerry Wykes LIFE VICE PRESIDENT: Brian Barnard VICE PRESIDENTS: Derek Ames, Len Ashby, Ian Bedford, Ann Bradley, Mick Clarke, Lisa Collins, James Cooke, Neil Doody, Paula Flanders, Andrew Harris, Frank Kenton, David Lenthal, Margaret Lewington, Bob Major, Mark Porter, Mike Roberts, Janet Richardson, Niall Sco , Linda Sco , Josie Shipman, Ray Shipman, Andy Spiers, Chris Stanley, Roy S mpson, Trudy S mpson, Roger Taplin, Nick Vint, Anthony White, David Willoughby, Gerry Wykes, Elayne Duddridge, Mick Bradley TREASURER: Colin Charlton SECRETARY: Phil Blakey, Elayne Duddridge MATCH SECRETARY: Gerry Wykes UNDER 18s SECRETARY: Tommy Ashby BAR SECRETARY: Paddy White MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Jeremy Fox, Sue Trimmer COMMITTEE: Ann Bradley, Brendan Devlin, Jeremy Fox, Nick Elkington, Peter Auchterlonie, Ray Boorman SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Sue Trimmer, Lauren Breau, Tracy Collier, Lani Kealoha Charman, Samantha Vallance
FIRST TEAM MANAGER: Anthony Millerick FIRST TEAM COACHES: Sam Rafique, Mark Hurst, Keith Benjamin, Neil Woodyer SPORTS THERAPIST: Mark Povey RESERVE TEAM MANAGER: Sean Hayes U18 YOUTH TEAM MANAGER: Tommy Ashby
MATCH DAY OFFICERS: Ray Boorman, Jeremy Fox, Phil Blakey PROGRAMME EDITOR: Kevin O’Byrne, Luke Mullen PRESS OFFICER & WEB ADMIN: Kevin O’Byrne
Hartley Wintney F.C. Hartley Wintney F.C. GROUNDSMAN: Eric Howard CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER: Josie Shipman CURRENT COVER PHOTO: Josie Shipman
Green Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire RG27 8DL Tel: 01252 843586 @HartleyFC 5 WELCOME TO HARTLEY WINTNEY FC
Chairman: Iain McInnes BetVictor Southern League Premier Division South Manager: Lee Molyneaux th Last Season 2018-19: Southern League Mon 26 August 2019 Premier Division South, 19th of 22 vs Our own season has seen a somewhat Gosport Borough stuttering start, and it might seem to the Hartley fans that the gods are con- Kick Off: 3.00pm spiring against us. The elements played a part in our opening fixture at Wim- Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen borne; Swindon Supermarine was a and welcome to the Memorial Ground tale of two penalties, one which was for this BetVictor Southern League, given and one which was not; culmi- Premier South Division fixture against nating in a rather hastily brandished Gosport Borough. To all their players, red card against Harrow Borough. Two officials and supporters we extend a draws and a defeat could have been warm welcome and hope you enjoy better, and today, hopefully, we will your short stay with us this afternoon. get the rub of the green. We are 18th in the league with 2 points from our 3 Our visitors today have assembled a games.* powerful squad and amongst their ranks boast the talents of ex-Hartley Like me I'm sure you get fed up read- players Sam Argent - who joined from ing my continual bleating about need- Basingstoke - and Marley Ridge, who ing your support. I certainly get fed up played here at the Row last season writing about it! when he was on a season-long loan from Havant & Waterlooville. Thanks to those who took out season tickets, I'm sure you'll appreciate the Gosport kicked off their current season bargain you are getting. To those who with a 3-0 home win against Taunton bunk in to games, please don't; we Town. In their next two games they need your money to keep providing have suffered 1 nil defeats, away at football at this level. Salisbury and away against Merthyr. At the time of writing this article, the re- If you don't watch the football then sult of their home fixture on 24 August please sign up for your membership. is unknown. As I write this they are It's not expensive, and if you're a beer currently 13th in the league with 3 drinker you will soon recoup your mini- points from 3 games.* mal investment.
A bit about our opponents: We currently survive on the phenome- nal work of a few dedicated volunteers. Nickname(s): The Boro' We need more help in all departments, from commercial assistance, ground Founded: 1944; 75 years ago maintenance, kit washing, catering and stewarding. If you can help in any way, Ground: Privett Park, Gosport please make yourself known to any committee member. And please give Capacity: 4,500 (1,000 seated) Colin’s letter on page 11 a read. 6
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We are always looking for active people who can help drive the club forward. To maintain our status we have certain improvements that we need to under- take, and we need help to get these works up and running.
Hope you all enjoy the game this afternoon. Please get behind the team and, as usual, thank you for your sup- port.
Luke
#UTR
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Hi all and wel- particularly pleased with the way in come to the which we rallied. We gave our all in Memorial what was a very gutsy performance Ground (the and held Harrow to a limited amount of ground naming chances, showing a combination of de- right is still up sire to protect our lead/a point but also for grabs btw!) a great deal of discipline and knowhow. for this exciting A puncture wound like the sending off fixture with our can completely deflate when you're Hampshire ri- that much on top, so it takes a lot of vals, Gosport. resilience to resist that and be that dogged thereafter. Last season saw two nar- Today will be tough, as will/was Satur- row victories day at Met Police. Gosport have com- for each side pletely rejuvenated their line-up over whilst playing at home, but arguably the summer, bringing in a number of the better side on each occasion lost! experienced, quality players. I predict this league is going to be tight for a Much has changed for both teams since while before opening up, but if we the last time we went head to head. keep putting in the performances that Gosport are much changed, from man- we have done thus far, our fortunes agement downwards, this season, with will turn very shortly and we'll turn a number of recognisable figures in these draws into wins. their ranks, not least Sam Argent and Marley Ridge, who were both excellent With near on the same player group, for us in their time here. we've shown we are very capable of putting together a run and I firmly be- At the time of writing (21/8) we can lieve this is just around the corner for consider ourselves slightly unfortunate us. to be sat on our current points tally, as we haven't been particularly displeased Enjoy the game today. with any of our performances this sea- son. Wimborne was a slightly nervy UTR affair, with the elements playing havoc on the day. Swindon was a smash and grab on their behalf, but I think we Millers showed great qualities on Saturday against in-form Harrow. It’s very easy to say, at one nil up and creating chances, we would go on to win easily. As demonstrated, things can change very quickly at this level, but I do feel (and shared by some of their personnel) had they gone 2-nil down at any stage, there was no coming back.
The sending off obviously had a mas- sive bearing in the game, but I was Anthony’s pic:: Mark Sandom 8
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LETTER FROM THE TREASURER
The Future Depends On What We Do Today What has happened on the pitch ministrative operations to become over the last three seasons - back more self-sufficient and less reliant to back promotions and then finish- on a chosen few? ing our first ever season at Step 3 in 8th place - has been phenome- Personally, I feel we should em- nal. The team have been rightly brace the fact we are a Step 3 club, praised for their achievements and never forgetting our roots and these have created much interest in where we have come from, in order our great club. It has enabled us to to ensure we have a bright future. attract high calibre new players, as well as hold onto the quality players It will require some tough decisions that got us this far. New sponsors and new strategies, but like it or not have become associated with the football at this level is about money, club and we have seen plenty of and without more of it coming into new, as well as returning, support- the club we will struggle to sustain ers come through the turnstiles. football at this level.
However, behind the scenes I think I will sign off by saying that it has that all those involved in running been an honour to serve the club as the club would openly admit we are Treasurer since being elected in still way off the pace. 2016, and it was only after much deliberation, and soul searching, Yes, we 'get by', but only due to that I have come to the decision to incredible efforts, in terms of time stand down. I'd like to think I have and money, from certain individu- helped make some beneficial als. But these efforts are taking changes, although not all that I their toll; you are probably already would have liked, to the way we aware that Elayne has stepped operate, and I will continue to look down as Secretary, but may not after the pennies until A.N. Other know I gave notice at the AGM that takes up the reigns. I won't name this would be my last year as Treas- names for fear of forgetting some- urer. body, but Thank You to everyone that has supported me in the role. In my opinion it is time for the club to decide upon its identity and this #UTR will affect the direction it takes in the future. Do we continue with the Colin 'village club’ label, off the pitch punching above its weight and overly reliant on financial backing The Editor welcomes input and re- from a small few to survive year on sponses to Colin’s letter, which we year. Or do we embrace the fact we will print in a future edition. Please are a Step 3 club and make chang- email to [email protected] es to both our commercial and ad- 11 MATCH REPORT: HARROW BOROUGH
Hartley Wintney v Harrow Bor- down by Jack Ball, who was issued ough, BetVictor Southern a red card by referee Declan League, Premier South. O'Shea. Hartley claimed Ball was Saturday 17th August not the last defender. However, the Report by David Graham referee deemed that a goal scoring opportunity was denied by the foul Hartley Wintney and Harrow Bor- and Ball trudged off for an early ough shared the spoils in a match shower. The subsequent free kick where a few key refereeing deci- brought a good save from Luke Wil- sions had a bearing on the out- liams in the Row goal. come. The Row led from an early penalty but then were forced to The Borough pressed forward with play 70 minutes with just 10 players the man advantage and on 24 after the dismissal of Jack Ball. minutes almost pulled level. A cor- ner on the right from the influential Hartley started brightly and went Michael Bryan found O'Connor, who ahead on 3 minutes. Josh Webb watched as his effort was cleared picked out a run by Nathan Smart off the line. Five minutes later, Bry- and his right wing cross was han- an found space on the left and his dled by a defender. Mitchell Parker cross found the run of Frank Keita converted from the spot. (1-0) who bundled the ball past the post. On 8 minutes, a right wing corner On 31 minutes referee O'Shea was from Ty Smith saw the Borough again at the forefront of a difficult defence having difficulty clearing. decision. A Ty Smith cross found Several efforts were blocked before Josh Webb, who quickly drove the the visitors managed to finally ball into the penalty area. Mitch clear. Three minutes later, the Bor- Parker did well to adjust and deflect ough registered their first effort. A the ball onto the underside of the long throw from Josh Andrew found crossbar. The ball crashed down Anthony O'Connor who shot wide. and back into play. The referee awarded a goal and the players The Row resumed on the attack, moved back to the centre circle. playing some attractive football. The assistant referee attracted the Continuous pressure almost saw referee's attention and, after dis- Hartley go further ahead on 16 cussion, the goal was chalked off. minutes. A Josh Webb cross found The assistant deemed the ball had Alex Albert, who saw his header not crossed the line. Spectators in bring an excellent stop from Bor- line with the goal line agreed with ough keeper, Hafed Al-Droubi. the assistant referee and play was restarted with a dropped ball. The game took a dramatic turn on 20 minutes when a Row clearance The Borough resumed on the attack cannoned backwards into the path and on 40 minutes a cross from of Anthony O'Connor. As the striker George Moore found the head of bore down on goal he was hauled O'Connor, who directed his effort 12 MATCH REPORT: HARROW BOROUGH wide. A minute later, a snap shot their next matches. [D Graham] from Keita was saved by Williams. FT: HARTLEY 1 HARROW B. 1 HT: HARTLEY 1 HARROW B. 0 Hartley Wintney: Luke Williams, Harrow were quickly on the attack Louie Paget, Callum Abraham- in the second period and on 48 Barlow, Jack Ball, Shane Hollamby, minutes Moore tested Williams with Alex.Albert, Nathan Smart (c), Ty an effort from the edge of the box. Smith, Mickel Platt, Mitch Parker, The Borough forced a number of Josh Webb corners as the pressure mounted. Subs: Matt.Drage (on), Jack French (on), Salhim Abubakar, Tayo (on), On 65 minutes, Andrew and Moss Dean Rule. combined and the low cross saw a Row defender do well to deflect the Harrow Borough: Hafed Al- ball wide. However, the equaliser Droubi, Joshua Andrew, Chinua was only to be delayed by two Cole, Shaun Preddie, Jordan Ire- minutes. A slick move ended with land, Kensley Maloney, Frank Keita, Moore crossing to O'Connor. The Anthony O'Connor, Michael Bryan, striker connected well and scored George Moore. with a well placed shot. (1-1) Subs: George Fenton, Lewis Cole, Ryan Moss (on), Excellence Mu- Hartley came more into the game hemba, Maxwell Holland. and registered a decent effort on 70 minutes. A long throw from Par- Attendance : 238 ker found its way to Tayo, who saw HARTLEY MOTM: Shane Hollamby his well placed header saved. David spoke with manager Anthony On 76 minutes, a cross field ball Millerick after the game. found Moore coming in from the "Harrow have been in good form in wing and his strong drive from a their previous two games, and obvi- difficult angle produced a good ously the sending off completely save from Williams. The Borough changed the game. It was an in- continued having the edge and, in credible effort by the team to battle the last minute of added time, al- and get a well deserved point. I most snatched the winner. Jordan thought all the players did well, and Ireland made good progress in mid- Shane (Hollamby) was the pick in field and he found Moss. The sub- defence." stitute tried his luck from 20 yards and the ball clipped the post before Millers continued "In the circum- going out for a goal kick. stances it's a good point, but we could certainly do with a rub of the Hartley have played three matches green in forthcoming matches. It is and have produced a good level of good to get a week's break now play. However, they will be hoping and focus on the August Bank Holi- Lady Luck will be on their side for day games." 13 MATCH REPORT: SWINDON S/MARINE
Hartley Wintney v Swindon The Row started the second half Supermarine, BetVictor South- the brighter and on 48 minutes ern League, Premier South. Tayo Oyebola did well to set up Tuesday 13th August 2019 Smith, who saw his effort go wide. Report by David Graham On 59 minutes Hartley almost got the breakthrough. A free kick from Swindon Supermarine made it two Smith found Alex Albert whose vol- wins out of two with a win over ley brought out an excellent stop Hartley Wintney at the Memorial from Horsell. Ground after a very close match. The Row had a definite edge in ter- The Marine almost made the per- ritory and possession but were una- fect start in the first minutes. Calvin ble to fashion many chances. Webb Dinsley played in Kane Simpson for the Row set up Tayo, who saw who shot just past the post from 12 his parting shot bring out a com- yards. Four minutes later the Row fortable save from Horsell. registered their first effort when Ty Smith tried his luck from distance, On 71 minutes the Marine took the his low effort saved by the well po- lead with a very preventable goal. A sitioned Marine 'keeper, Martin long ball forward saw a Row de- Horsell. fender attempt to shepherd the ball out for a goal kick. Ryan Campbell On 13 minutes, a quick breakaway was not for giving up and managed by the Swindon side saw Steve to gain possession. As he entered Fleetwood find Henry Spalding, the penalty area he was hauled whose shot was deflected wide. down, and referee Tom Ellsmore pointed to the penalty spot. Steve Hartley had a good spell at the mid Fleetwood stepped up and scored point of the half and were unlucky with a strong shot. (0-1) not to take the lead on 22 minutes. A Smith left wing corner was not Hartley responded well and pulled fully cleared. Josh Webb latched level on 79 minutes. Tom Bird, who onto the ball around 20 yards out had an impressive match, fed Ty and was unlucky to see his effort Smith some 25 yards from goal. crash off the crossbar. The midfielder fired in a strong low shot from 25 yards which found the Four minutes later the Marine had a net. (1-1) chance with a free kick on the edge of the box. James Edge struck the Six minutes later Hartley thought ball well but it took a deflection off they were ahead. A Ty Smith cross the wall and out to safety. Play sub- found Albert who looked to have sequently became very even, with scored. However, Horsell managed few chances created against well to save the ball, albeit looking well organised defences. over the line. Post match photos clearly show the ball was over the HT: HARTLEY 0 SWINDON S/M 0 line. However, the Assistant referee 14 MATCH REPORT: SWINDON S/MARINE did not get a clear view, with the Attendance : 228 Marine keeper's body in the way, Hartley MOTM: Tom Bird and the referee waved play on. David spoke to manager, Anthony Hartley pressed for the winner but Millerick , after the game. they were caught out with a Marine second goal which again was pre- "Firstly, Swindon Supermarine are a ventable. A long ball forward good side. But I felt we were a bit bounced high. A Row defender hesi- naive late on by pushing up too far tated and Harry Williams gained pos- to get the winner, only to concede a session. The substitute lobbed the very soft winning goal. In very tight ball over Luke Williams in the Row matches like this one, it came down goal for the winner. to individual errors. For Hartley they will feel they did Millers continued "We were on top enough to at least draw in a tight for most of the match. However, we match. The team played well and have got to score during these peri- produced some good football. The ods, otherwise it is always going to missing ingredient was the final pass be difficult. to the strikers. In very tight matches mistakes are often the difference "I felt we rallied well after conceding between winning and losing. [D Gra- the first goal. Today was a learning ham] curve and we must get over the loss and improve throughout the sea- FT: HARTLEY 1 SWINDON S/M 2 son." HARTLEY WINTNEY: Luke Wil- Wimborne Town v Hartley liams, Louie Paget, Tom Bird, Jack Wintney, BetVictor Southern Ball, Shane Hollamby, Alex Albert, League Premier South, 10/8/19 Nathan Smart (c), Ty Smith, Tayo, Report by David Graham Mitchell Parker, Josh Webb. Subs: Jordan Stepney, Dean Rule Hartley Wintney travelled down to (on), Sal Abubakar (on), Jack French the Cuthbury and came back with a (on), Callum Abraham-Barlow good point against Wimborne Town. However, on balance of play the SWINDON SUPERMARINE: Mar- Row will feel it was two points lost tin Horsell, Michael Hopkins , Louis rather than one point gained. Spalding, James Edge, Matthew Wil- liams, Matthew Liddiard, Henry Spal- The match was never going to be a ding, Calvin Dinsley, Stuart Fleet- classic, with a fierce wind blowing wood, Kane Simpson, Ryan Camp- straight down the pitch. Hartley had bell. the advantage of the wind in the first Subs: Harry Williams, Conor half and exerted a lot of early pres- McDonagh, Joseph Shepherd, Brad- sure. The first chance came on 12 ley Hooper, Joseph Turley minutes when a good move down the left saw Mitch Parker release 15 THE PAPERS SAID: KINGS LANGLEY
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Tom Bird on the overlap. The full was quickly out and the young back's cross was smothered clear Hartley striker shot into the side by the Magpies defence. netting while taking a knock. On 23 minutes the Row had a Play became very physical as the chance from a free kick on the left. half wore on. Tayo Oyebola re- Ty Smith saw his strong shot well placed Rule and his strong running held by home 'keeper, Cameron started to cause the Magpies de- Plain. A minute later, the home side fence problems. registered their first effort when Kieran Roberts tried a lob from dis- On 80 minutes, a free kick from Ty tance which drifted wide. Smith was not properly cleared. Parker set up Shane Hollamby, who A well struck free kick on 31 saw his effort saved by Plain. A mi- minutes some 25 yards out by nute later, a good break down the Kieran Roberts produced a good middle by the Magpies saw Tony save from Hartley debutant 'keeper, Lee strike on goal. The Row were Luke Williams. Play switched to the relieved to see a deflection and the other end, a cross from Mitch Par- ball go wide. ker seeing Dean Rule squeezed out. Into added time and the three Although the Row were dominating minutes saw two chances for Hart- proceedings, the Magpies almost ley. Tayo created space and his took the lead on 37 minutes. A free cross found Smart who shot just kick into the box dropped in over. One minute later, a Josh amongst a sea of bodies. Luke Webb free kick was headed wide by Holmes tried an overhead kick Tayo. [D Graham] which was pawed out by Williams, and the follow ups were blocked. FT: WIMBORNE TN 0 HARTLEY 0 HT: WIMBORNE TN 0 HARTLEY 0 HARTLEY WINTNEY: Luke Wil- liams, Louie Paget, Tom Bird, Jack The second half saw the home side Ball, Shane Hollamby, Alex.Albert, with the advantage of the consider- Nathan Smart (c), Ty Smith, Dean able wind. However it was Hartley Rule, Mitchell Parker, Josh Webb. who had a good chance to open the Subs: Jordan Stepney, Tayo (on), scoring in the 46th minute. A cross Sal Abubakar (on), Jack French, from the left by Tom Bird eluded Callum Abraham-Barlow the Magpies defence a found Na- than Smart in front of goal. The Attendance : 286 Row skipper was unable to adjust Hartley MOTM: Alex Albert his feet and the chance was lost. "All in all a good point at a ground On 53 minutes, with Hartley press- where it is always going to be diffi- ing, Dean Rule found himself with a cult to win,” concluded Millers to chance from a difficult angle. Plain David after the game.
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HARTLEY WINTNEY FC PEN PICS
Nathan Smart Jack Ball Our current club cap- Central defender tain now in his 2nd now in his 3rd sea- season, previously son with us having with Slough Town. helped us to promo- Players’ Player & tion to the Southern Managers’ Player of Premier. Last term’s the Season last term, Supporters’ Player of Nathan is comfortable the Season. across the back or in midfield.
Louie Paget Matt Drage Louie came through Experienced centre- from our youth team back who joined us setup and has grown in Feb ‘19 from into a versatile player Whitehawk. Previous who can play at full clubs include King- back on either flank stonian, Hampton & or anywhere in mid- Richmond & East- field. Former U18 bourne Borough. youth team captain.
Alex Albert Tyron Smith Alex joined us in Feb Experienced mid- 2019 from Cirencester fielder in his 3rd Town. Comfortable at season with us. the back or in mid- Previously played field. Former clubs with Kingstonian include Worcester and Met Police. City and Smethwick Shares the club Rangers. Previously captain role. played in Romania.
Josh Webb Jack French Hard working and Midfielder with combative midfielder superb first touch with an incredible who finds his way engine. Josh joined out of seemingly Hartley from Met impossible situa- Police ahead of the tions with his tight 2017/18 season. ball control. Terrific Managers’ Player of workrate. the Season last term.
Steve Duff Mitchell A Hartley fans’ fa- Parker vourite and club Striker with proven legend, The Train goal scoring record helped the club to while at Reading two championship City. Mitch made an wins and a double immediate impact promotion. Rejoined on joining us from us at the end of Basingstoke Town November ’18. in December ‘18 .
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Ty Newton Chris Harris Tyrone came to us A fast maturing young towards the end of goalkeeper who has last season from featured for Reading Colliers Wood and U23s. A good shot gave us strength in stopper and assured midfield when called handler of the ball on. An absolute who has already competitor, strong in shown us he’s a very the air and hard in capable keeper. the tackle.
Salhin Angel Zapata Abubakar Montes Exciting young After joining late last winger in his 2nd season, the young season with the Row Columbian showed having joined in Dec ‘18. Came through flashes of skill that the JMA Reading suggest he could Football Perfor- repay our entrance mance Programme. fee with one mes- merising move.
Shane Callum Hollamby Abraham-Barlow A versatile player Callum impressed who was key for us Millers when we in the seasons that played Fleet two sea- ignited our climb up sons ago with the the pyramid, Shane young left back up has rejoined us from against Paul Hodges. Basingstoke Town. Brave in his defending and attacking.
Dean Rule Reece Wylie A hugely promising Exciting young central 18 year-old striker midfielder who joins who has come to us us this season from from Camberley Aldershot Town’s Town. Scored a hat Academy. Confident trick in his U18 on the ball, a natural England Schools centre midfield player debut in Jan 2019. with good ball control who impressed in pre- season.
Tom Bird Tayo (Ibitayo Experienced full- Oyebola) back with good Exciting forward with ability on crosses quick feet, good pace and free-kicks, and and an eye for goal. a fierce left foot Joined us in the closed shot. season from Chipstead FC. Better known as Tayo!
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Luke Williams Jordan Experienced goal- Stepney keeper signed in Central defender August from Met signed in August Police. Luke's other after a brief spell previous clubs in- with us last season. clude Slough Town, Previous clubs in- Hereford, Aldershot clude Badshot Lea Town and Harrow and Farnham Town. Borough.
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Anthony Millerick : First Team Manager ‘Millers’ is now in his fifth season with the Row. He has guided us to two league titles, two promotions taking us from step 5 to step 3, a Hampshire Senior Cup Semi-Final, and lifting the Aldershot Senior Cup. A much sought- after manager whose services we are fortunate to retain. Tactically astute and, whilst he can be uncompromising, he has a way with his players that engenders loyalty.
Sam Rafique : First Team Coach Sam holds a UEFA License and is also currently an academy coach with Aldershot Town FC. Into his second season with us now, he’s had spells at Fleet Town, Godalming Town & Camberley Town. Affable and very approachable, Sam works incredibly hard for the Club.
Keith Benjamin : Goalkeeping Coach An experienced goalkeeping coach in his second season with us, Keith brings us a wealth of experience and provides specialist goalkeeper mentoring and coaching to our group of talented ‘keepers.
Mark Hurst : First Team Coach Mark is one of the highest regarded football coaches locally and has worked as a coaches' coach at both Fulham and Villareal FC. His coaching experience and approach to helping players achieve their best is a huge benefit to everybody directly involved with football at the club.
Neil Woodyer : First Team Coach Neil joins us this season. Well known to Millers from playing under him during Neil’s time as assistant manager at Camberley some 10 years ago. Strong in his opinion yet also very willing to hear another point of view, Woody’s approachable manner makes him an asset to the club working alongside Sam and Mark, having already worked with Sam at Fleet briefly.
Mark Povey : Sports Therapist Mark joins us this season. He comes to us with a wealth of ex- perience in the game, having left Wealdstone FC during the summer. Mark has come in with some fresh ideas and tech- niques regarding physiotherapy, fitness and general well-being which has already benefited the players.
Colin Charlton : Kit Man Colin works hard behind the scenes and on match days, doing the vital support role for the team. He’s much more than just the man who looks after the kit!
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Date Opponents Result Att Comp 1 2 3 4 10 Aug A Wimborne Town D 0-0 286 League Williams Paget Bird Ball 13 Aug H Swindon Supermarine L 1-2 228 League Williams Paget Bird Ball 17 Aug H Harrow Borough D 1-1 238 League Williams Paget Abraham-Bar. Ball 24 Aug A Met Police League 26 Aug H Gosport Borough League 31 Aug A Dorchester Town League 07 Sep TBA FA Cup 1RQ 14 Sep H Tiverton Town League 17 Sep H Fareham Town Hants Snr 2 21 Sep FA Cup 2RQ 28 Sep A Salisbury League
02 Oct TBA Lg Cup 1 05 Oct H Hendon League 12 Oct H Walton Casuals League 15 Oct A Beaconsfield Town League
19 Oct A Blackfield & Langley League 22 Oct H Chesham United League 26 Oct TBA Trophy 1RQ 02 Nov A Weston-Super-Mare League 06 Nov Lg Cup 2 09 Nov H Poole Town League
16 Nov A Truro City League 23 Nov H Taunton Town League 30 Nov A Merthyr Town League 04 Dec Lg Cup 3
07 Dec H Hayes & Yeading Utd League 14 Dec H Salisbury League
21 Dec A Hendon League 26 Dec H Farnborough League 01 Jan A Gosport Borough League 04 Jan H Wimborne Town League 11 Jan A Swindon Supermarine League 18 Jan H Met Police League
25 Jan A Harrow Borough League 01 Feb H Dorchester Town League 08 Feb A Tiverton Town League 15 Feb H Beaconsfield Town League 22 Feb A Walton Casuals League 29 Feb H Blackfield & Langley League 07 Mar A Chesham United League
14 Mar A Poole Town League 21 Mar H Weston-Super-Mare League 28 Mar A Taunton Town League 04 Apr H Truro City League 11 Apr H Yate Town League
13 Apr A Farnborough League 18 Apr H Merthyr Town League 25 Apr A Hayes & Yeading Utd League 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 Hollamby Albert Smart (c) Smith Rule Parker Webb Abubakar Tayo French Hollamby Albert Smart (c) Smith 1 Tayo Parker Webb Abubakar Rule French Hollamby Albert Smart (c) Smith Platt Parker 1 Webb Drage French Tayo
GOSPORT BOROUGH CLUB HISTORY
Gosport Borough Athletic Club, as the ing to support the club with fans club were originally known, was formed providing regular income. just two weeks after D-Day (6th June 1944). They are thus now celebrating At the start of the century, things start- their 75th year in football. ed to turn for the better at The Boro. Reserve team manager Mick Marsh was Despite winning the Hampshire League put in charge of the 1st XI, and with at their first attempt in 1945/46, drop- the Club emerging from their financial ping "Athletic" in the 1960s, and over difficulties, a return to the Southern the decades being a major force in League was back on the agenda. Marsh County football, silverware was rare at chased the dream for five seasons, fin- Privett Park and the Championship was ishing in the top four on four occasions not realised again until back-to-back before he retired in 2005. titles in 1976/77 and 1977/78. Under manager Alex Pike, Boro’ won The two Hampshire League titles led to the Wessex League title on goal differ- a successful applica- ence in Pike's first tion to join the season (2006/07). Southern League for With the club back in 1978/79, and a peri- the Southern League od of 14 seasons in in 2007/08, it wasn't the (then) upper until season 2011/12 echelons of the non- that success came league game began. when Boro’ achieved third spot and a play After four seasons at -off place, winning the top end of the the Play-Off Final Southern League's after a Steve Southern Division, Claridge strike sent promotion was won the game to extra to the Premier Divi- time. Two goals sion for 1982/83 - at without reply in the the time an equiva- additional 30 lent level to the later minutes saw Boro’ Conference South. Boro’ spent seven promoted back to the Southern League seasons in the Premier Division before Premier Division. relegation in season 1989/90. In season 2012/13, Pike's men enjoyed Despite surviving the following season, FA Cup success as a precursor to an Gosport finished bottom in 1991/92 unbeaten run of 23 games which lifted and were relegated back to county Boro’ into a play-off place. Boro’ saw football (Wessex League). off second placed Stourbridge in the semi, before going into a 2-0 lead in The club competed for a couple of sea- the final against Hemel Hempstead sons and did lift the Wessex League Town, only to concede two late goals Cup in 1993, but with the Club strug- before winning promotion on penalties. gling for money and with minimal crowds, Chairman Ian Hay set up a So the Board's planned rise from coun- trustee scheme which kept the club ty football to Conference South was alive through their darkest days, help- complete and Gosport started 2013/14 28 GOSPORT BOROUGH CLUB HISTORY again looking to establish themselves at pick up the award for the Conference a new level. South's leading goal-scorer.
Like the season before, Boro’ struggled The 2015-16 season got off to a good to find their feet at the new level and, start, with the club pushing into play- after flirting with the relegation zone off contention from the off. But as the for much of the season, it took another New Year came, the club were hit with cup run to gain the belief needed to lift financial problems. The campaign did the team clear of danger. at least end on a high with a 2-1 win against AFC Portchester in the Russell An FA Trophy run which started in No- Coates Cup Final, with talismanic striker vember, ended with The Boro playing Justin Bennett recording his 262nd and beneath the Wembley Arch in a final 263rd goals for Gosport. against Cambridge United in front of over 18,000. The result saw United run In 2016-17 Boro’ were relegated and out 4-0 winners, but the belief that former Portsmouth FC Chairman, Iain flowed through the squad as a result of McInnes, took control of the club, with the Trophy run put Gosport back on Ray Stainton (formerly Chief Executive track and lifted them into a comfortable at Pompey) joining Boro as Chief Exec- mid-table league place. utive Officer.
The club were able to plough the finan- Lee Molyneax was appointed as first cial windfall from the FA Trophy run team Manager on 10th May 2019, as- back into the infrastructure at Privett sisted by Ben Kneller and Kevin Park. During the summer of 2014, a Braybrook. number of improvements were made including the installation of a new hos- pitality suite/club office building and a Boro's league record (since 2000) state-of-the-art pitch irrigation system. 2000-01: Wessex League - 8th 2001-02: Wessex League - 4th 2002-03: Wessex League - 2nd A solid start to the 2014/15 season saw 2003-04: Wessex League - 3rd Boro’ well placed in the league. The 2004-05: Wessex League - 4th confidence gained from the league 2005-06: Wessex League Div 1 - 5th 2006-07: Wessex Premier Division - 1st campaign helped the club finally make (promoted) the First Round Proper of the FA Cup 2007-08: Southern Division One S& West - 11th for the first time. Boro’ hosted Colches- 2008-09: Southern Division One S& West - 12th ter United of League One in a tie that 2009-10: Southern Division One S& West - 8th 2010-11: Southern Division One S& West - 13th attracted over 2,000. Gosport acquitted 2011-12: Southern Division One S& West - themselves well in a memorable match, 3rd (promoted via play-offs) but ultimately lost to the Football 2012-13: Southern Premier - 5th League side 6-3. (promoted via the play-offs) 2013-14: Football Conference South - 12th 2014-15: Football Conference South - 6th Boro’ were well placed for a play-off 2015-16: National League South - 9th place until a little wobble in March saw 2016-17: National League South - 20th them drop just too far off the pace, (relegated) 2017-18: Southern League Prem - 23rd eventually finishing sixth. But the club 2018-19: Southern League Prem - 19th did have the consolation of lifting the Hampshire Senior Cup for the first time since 1988, and seeing Justin Bennett
29 GOSPORT BOROUGH PEN PICS
Patrick O'Flaherty - Goalkeeper year and played an important part in Pat joined Borough in Jan 18 on loan Borough’s survival last season. from AFC Bournemouth where he was a member of their U21 team. Has also Ryan Woodford - Central Defender had loan spells at Testwood, Wimborne Signed for Portsmouth FC at 13 and and AFC Totton. played there until the age of 17, earn- ing a first team squad number. Upon Alex Lafleur - Midfield being released from Portsmouth he Signed in July 18 from Conference signed for Havant & Waterlooville, South side Wealdstone. Left sided play- making his debut in the Conference er who started his career at Watford South at 17 and spending 10 years of before joining Luton. his career there over 2 spells, playing over 200 competitive games. In be- Joseph Lea - Midfield tween spells at Havant, he had a suc- Played at Southampton Academy from cessful season at Borough and now, age 9-18, moved to Yeovil Town as a with the Club under new management, pro. While there came to Gosport on he was delighted to return. loan. At the end of his Yeovil contract he signed for Bognor Regis Town be- Matt Partridge - Central Defender fore signing for Gosport in early 2017. Last season Berkshire born Matt played in the Salisbury team that were chal- Pat Suraci - Attacker lenging for promotion for most of the Pat was at Southampton Academy from campaign. The central defender can age 9 to 15. Then signed for Aldershot make his presence felt in both penalty for one year, moving to Eastleigh in areas and managed to score 6 goals 2014. He signed a pro contract in Bel- last season for 'The Whites'. Having gium for Lommel United. Joined Gos- started his career at Reading as a boy, port in 2016 to play in the Conference he signed professional terms in 2012. South side. In 2017 he joined Bognor Matt went on to play for Football Regis Town, going on loan to Wey- League Two sides, Dagenham & Red- mouth before joining Gosport again. bridge between 14/16 and later for Newport County, along with spells at George Barker -Attacker Basingstoke & Hungerford. Re-joined the Borough from Staines Town in Dec 18. George played for the Charlie Kennedy - Central Midfield Borough in 2015/16 before moving to Last season's Basingstoke Town cap- Havant & Waterlooville. He has played tain agreed to join the Boro' this sea- in the football league for Brighton & son. Charlie joined Basingstoke from Hove Albion, Barnet, Newport County, Barnet back in 2016 and was a massive Tranmere Rovers and Swindon Town. player for the 'Dragons'.
Sam Roberts - Central Defender Mike Carter - Central Midfield Started his career at AFC Totton at 19. The former Hawks midfielder was un- He spent a couple of months with derstandably attracting interest from Hamble FC following a longterm injury. other teams looking to secure the ex- The season of 18/19 Sam left AFC Tot- perienced National League player, but ton to join Winchester City. After 6 the opportunity to come home to months he was approached by Gosport Privett Park was irresistible for 'Carts'. and agreed to sign halfway through the Gosport fans were delighted when Carter came back to the Boro' on a 30 GOSPORT BOROUGH PEN PICS month's loan in February to help his in March of last season. The ex Farn- former club in their hour of need and borough and Havant & Waterlooville was instrumental in three wins out of player is equally comfortable playing as four games played before being re- a defender or in midfield. called by Havant & Waterlooville. Ritchie Whittingham - Midfield Theo Lewis - Central Midfield Started his career at AFC Bournemouth Theo, born in Oxford, started his youth and has since played for Yeovil, AFC career with Chelsea & Reading before Wimbledon, Eastleigh, Hayes & Yead- joining Cheltenham in 2007. Moving on ing, Marlow and Whitehawk. Richie to play for Salisbury between 2012 - spent last season playing for Hunger- 2014, before joining Woking and then ford Town but, having also previously Ebbsfleet United. In 2015 Theo agreed had a short spell at Gosport, he agreed to join the Hawks and has been an in- to make a return to the Club under its tegral part of the Havant & Water- new management for this season. looville squad up until this summer. Matt Paterson - Striker Liam Robinson - Striker It was back in 2014 that Matt joined Last season's 'Watersiders' striker/ Gosport from Aldershot Town and winger, Liam Robinson, joined the struck up an awesome goal scoring Boro’ in the summer. Liam enjoyed a partnership with Justin Bennett. That fantastic campaign with Blackfield & 2014/15 season Matt scored 25 goals, Langley last season, who were promot- was credited with 28 assists, and ed as worthy Champions of the Evo- helped the Boro’ hotshot duo score a Stik League South Division One South. record breaking 58 goals. He rejoins New signing Liam was a stalwart of the the Club this season having played in Watersiders team with 30 appearances the National League in the last cam- and 9 goals to his credit. paign.
Sam Argent - Striker Rory Williams - Wing Back Last season's Basingstoke Town striker, Rory played for the Boro' before going Sam Argent, joined the Boro’ in the on to eventually play at National summer. A prolific goal scorer for both League level last season for the Hawks, Basingstoke and previous club Hartley where he was club captain. The signing Wintney. is a major coup for Gosport's new man- agement team. Callum Chugg - Central Defender Young central defender Callum Chugg Marley Ridge - Midfield (21), made the move from AFC Totton On loan from Havant & Waterlooville, to add his considerable presence to having played much of last season on Boro's defence. He had been at Totton loan at Hartley Wintney. since mid 2017, joining from his former club AFC Fawley. Was a regular in the Stags first team over the last two years, chipping in with some spectacu- lar goals.
Josh Huggins - Defensive Midfield Josh is no stranger to Privett Park, after joining the Boro' for a short loan spell 31 HARTLEY WINTNEY JUNIOR FC
32 FAN TALK: HARROW BOROUGH
Posted by Duncan an outstanding save by their keeper; 18-08-2019, 10:26 and unfortunate that the ball came down off the cross bar onto the line There’s plenty of positive to take out of yesterday. Fine margins. yesterday’s game – and the matches against Swindon Supermarine and Trust me, there’s nothing but passion- Wimborne too…. Now is the time to ate support from those of us on the keep our nerve, know that our luck will sidelines – we believe. UTR change, and keep building on the posi- tives. Posted by VINTY 18-08-2019, 11:03 To the untrained eye, Harrow looked nothing special as a team yesterday – This was a courageous, battling display which suggests that this league will by the lads, who were down to ten once again be extremely tight across men for well over an hour against one the season. When we went down to 10 of the top unbeaten teams in the men Harrow were devoid of any ideas league after Jack Ball was sent off, and about how to drive us onto the back it just showed their commitment and foot continuing to play narrow down desire in adversity --- I am sure, with a the middle. It was only as the second full complement, we would have gone half developed that they worked out on and produced a result. We started that a little more width would stretch brightly with an early penalty, striking us – and it was then that we looked the woodwork, and an Alex header that more vulnerable with two or three somehow hit the keeper. Then of teasing crosses evading not only the course the sending off changed the orange clad defensive warriors but pattern of the game and we had from their own players too… then on to defend stoutly, with Shane and Alex in outstanding form at the Yesterday we started strongly – and back, which broke up attack after at- what a difference having a player such tack until we were ultimately breached, as Mickel Platt up front alongside Mitch just the once, in a very, very long sec- made. Mickel’s hold-up play and ability ond half!! to turn defenders inside out created so much more in the final third and al- As Duncan has said, many positives to lowed our midfield and attack to be take from the game. Not least it much better linked. Any combination of showed there is not a lot of difference Mickel, Mitch and Tayo will create in the quality of many of the teams in chances – and with strong support out- the league, and although the gremlins side them from the likes of Nathan and are out at the moment, the luck will the holidaying Duffy then we must be soon come our way and we will start able to push on and get not only more putting the results together. We, the goals but get those elusive wins under supporters, are still 110 per cent be- our belts. hind the team and Millers knows we will never let them down, and we’ll And talking about goals, it must be continue to be as vociferous as possible time for Alex to get just reward for his in encouraging them. efforts over the last three matches: absolutely battered by the crude tactics Visit our fans forum at of Wimbourne; denied by the myopic www.hartleyfc.com officials against Supermarine as well as 33
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SEASON 2018-19 : SEASON SUMMARY
Last season was a history- District Football League Senior Division making one for the club as champions, winning 15 of their 16 league games and ending the cam- the First Team competed for paign 15 points ahead of their nearest the first time at Step 3 of the rivals. football pyramid. It wasn’t the easiest season for our In a season of ups and a few downs, Reserve Team under managers Ricky the side rallied brilliantly to finish Hogsden and Neil Lancaster, but they strongly and secure 8th place with 63 finished in a creditable mid-table posi- points, placing us tion. Our two veterans teams in the as the top step 3 Farnham & District club in Hampshire, Sunday Football above Basingstoke League did well Town, Farnborough too, the Row 1st XI and Gosport Bor- in Division One ough, clubs we finishing top, while have long had to in Division Two admire (or perhaps Row United se- envy) from a rela- cured the third spot tively lowly posi- and were winners tion. of the Challenge Cup, defeating As the season came Ashridge Park Vet- to a close, we said erans 6-2 in the a fond farewell to final. First Team Head Coach, Luke Tuffs, as he embarks on a Our very young Youth Team playing in career in management at Knaphill. the U18 Allied Counties Youth League Luke has helped the club achieve so worked hard and showed excellent much over recent seasons and his ef- promise. They ended the season in the forts and boundless energy will never bottom spot but that wasn't due to any be forgotten. lack of effort on the part of the boys. It was a rebuilding phase for our youth It was also a season to remember for team last term and that’s set to contin- the A Team, under manager Andy Sto- ue now under the reigns of new man- rey, as they finished as Aldershot & ager Tommy Ashby. [KOB]
38 2018-19 : HOW WE ENDED UP
Final league table 2018-19 Evo-Stik League South, Premier South
39 40 BACK IN THE DAY
15 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK (2004-05) 24/8/2004 Reading Town 2 Hartley Wintney 0 Combined Counties League Premier Division This time 15 years ago we went down two-nil at Reading in front of 50 spectators. This had followed a 2-1 win at home to Raynes Park Vale in our opening league game (attendance 44), the goals coming from Smith and Hutchins. We drew 0-0 in the next game away at Chipstead, but this was the season we finished second from bottom and relegated.
10 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK (2009-10) 29/8/2009 Hartley Wintney 5 Sheerwater 1 Combined Counties League Division 1 Playing in division one of the CCL, in front of a home crowd of 67, we demolished Sheerwater with goals from Christian (2), Spence (2) and Small. This came on the back of 6-1 and 5-3 wins against Chobham (home) and Knaphill (away) re- spectively, so quite a goal scoring spree at the start of the season we were to disappointingly finally finish 5th... behind Knaphill. It was the sea- son Mole Valley SCR were promoted as champi- ons, with Worcester Park narrow runners-up.
Pictured: Jimmy Moran, who played for Hartley in 2009-10, pictured here collecting a MOTM award the previous 08-09 season.
5 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK (2014-15) Combined Counties League Premier Division 25/8/2014 Hartley Wintney 1 Knaphill 0 We were once again facing our old friends and rivals Knaphill in the Au- gust Bank Holiday fixture, this time back in the Combined Counties Prem- ier Division. It was an early 11.30 kick-off, as tended to be common for the holiday games in those days, and attracted a crowd of 60 to the Me- morial Ground. We finished the season 9th; Molesey were crowned champions.
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It was great to have some of the Senior team working with the various groups – as well as welcoming back an old face in the new Knaphill manager, Luke Tuffs. It’s an abso- lute ambition of the Junior Football Club to continue to get closer ties with the Seniors – and that one day we will see one or more of the kids in the village stepping out for the First Team on the hallowed Hartley turf.
Plaudits go to Stephen Duff, Mickel Platt, Louie Paget and Millers for all of their help last week – as well as to Sam, Ollie, Alex, Harry, Ahmed and Nick E for helping to make the event such a huge success. [DS]
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42 HARTLEY WINTNEY JUNIOR FC a Junior Football Committee to give our players the voice they deserve to help shape and run their Football Club. Our new mot- to is dear to everything we do here at the Football Club: “We Only Do Positive”
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CLUB STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hartley Wintney Football Club – F.A. League Rule 2.13 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 HARTLEY WINTNEY FOOTBALL CLUB takes the ‘Form’ of an Unincorporated Association. Hartley Wintney FC 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 currently con- sists of the club’s elected Officers. A full copy of the constitution can be found on the Club Web Site: www.hartleyfc.com/club.html (see PDF Club Constitution)
An Excellent Licensed Event Venue Here in Hartley Wintney he Clubhouse at Hartley Wintney FC It's also an ideal venue for Corporate T is well equipped, welcoming and events including sales presentations, available for hire for events of all kinds client events and Christmas parties. at a sensible cost, and you don't need Entertainers can be arranged, given to be a member of the football club to sufficient notice. A multi-activity space hire a room. However big, small, happy provides an ideal setting for meetings, or sad the occasion, the layout of the small conferences, presentations, or as room can be tailored to suit your a base to run a course. We have a needs. range of audio visual, internet Wi-Fi and overhead projection equipment. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a griddle. The bar is well stocked with BOOKING THE CLUBHOUSE alcoholic and soft drinks. Special orders Please make your booking enquiry at for particular wines, beers, lagers and the bar, or by using the contact form ciders can usually be accommodated. on our website. Include your phone number in the message. During times There is a raised stage and a wooden when the Clubhouse is open, the club dance floor, with the remainder of the may be contacted by phone on 01252 room carpeted throughout. 843586.
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Tuesday 27th August 2019 Newport County v West Ham Carabao Cup 2R 19:45 Sky Sports Main Event Rosenborg v Dinamo Zagreb Champions League 20:00 BT Sport 3
Wednesday 28th August 2019 Lincoln City v Everton Carabao Cup 2R 19:45 Sky Sports Main Event Ajax v Apoel Nicosia Champions League 20:00 BT Sport 1
Friday 30th August 2019 Cardiff City v Fulham Championship 19:45 Sky Sports Main Event
Saturday 31st August 2019 Southampton v Man Utd Premier League 12:30 BT Sport 1 Burnley v Liverpool Premier League 17:30 Sky Sports Main Event
Sunday 1st September 2019 Rangers v Celtic Scottish Premier 12:00 Sky Sports Football Everton v Wolves Premier League 14:00 Sky Sports Main Event Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 16:30 Sky Sports Main Event Villarreal v Real Madrid La Liga 20:00 ITV4
Monday 2nd September 2019 VFB Stuttgart v VFL Bochum Bundesliga 2 19:30 BT Sport 3
Wednesday 4th September 2019 Dagenham & Redb. v Bromley National League 19:45 BT Sport 1
Thursday 5th September 2019 Rep. of Ireland v Switzerland UEFA EURO 2020 19:45 Sky Sports Main Event Romania v Spain UEFA EURO 2020 19:45 Sky Sports Football
Friday 6th September 2019 Germany v Netherlands UEFA EURO 2020 19:45 Sky Sports Mix Wales v Azerbaijan UEFA EURO 2020 19:45 Sky Sports Premier Lg Scotland v Russia UEFA EURO 2020 19:45 Sky Sports Main Event
Saturday 7th September 2019 MK Dons v AFC Wimbledon League One 12:00 Sky Sports Football England v Bulgaria UEFA EURO 2020 17:00 ITV
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CLUBS OF THE BETVICTOR PREMIER SOUTH
The clubs in the Premier South 2019-20 for those travelling to away fixtures. Post codes shown for sat-navs but check directions on the host club website before leaving to avoid any ‘dumb’ sat-nav instructions. Mileage shown from our ground is approximate.
Beaconsfield Town 01494 676868 Holloways Park, Windsor Road beaconsfieldtownfc.co.uk Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2SE HP9 2SE 35 miles Blackfield & Langley FC 07881 991013 Gang Warily Community & Rec. Centre www.bandlfc.uk Newlands Road, Fawley, Southampton SO45 1GA SO45 1GA 52 miles
Chesham United 01494 783 964 The Meadow, Amy Lane cheshamunited.co.uk Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1NE HP5 1NE 43 miles
Dorchester Town 01305 267 623 The Avenue Stadium, Weymouth Ave dorchestertownfc.co.uk Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2RY DT1 2RY 90 miles
Farnborough FC 07957 936436 Cherrywood Road, Farnborough farnboroughfc.co.uk Hampshire GU14 8UD GU14 8UD 9 miles
Gosport Borough FC 023 9252 5797 Privett Park, Privett Road gosportboroughfc.co.uk Gosport, Hampshire PO12 3SX PO12 3SX 50 miles
Harrow Borough FC 0844 561 1347 Earlsmead, Carlyon Avenue Hosted on pitchero.com South Harrow, Middx HA2 8SS HA2 8SS 40 miles
Hayes & Yeading United 020 8573 2075 The SKYex Community Stadium, www.hyufc.com Beaconsfield Road, Hayes, Middx. UB4 0SL UB4 0SL 34 miles
Hendon FC Silver Jubilee Park, Townsend Lane hendonfc.net Kingsbury, North London NW9 7NE NW9 7NE 44 miles
Merthyr Town 01685 359074 Penydarren Park, Park Terrace merthyrtownfc.co.uk Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan CF47 8RF CF47 8RF 140 miles
CLUBS OF THE BETVICTOR PREMIER SOUTH
Metropolitan Police FC 0208 398 7358 Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane Hosted on pitchero.com East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BT KT8 0BT 34 miles Poole Town 01794 517991 Black Gold Stadium, pooletownfc.co.uk School Lane BH15 3JR Oakdale, Poole, Dorset BH15 3JR 75 miles Salisbury FC 01722 776655 Raymond McEnhill Stadium salisburyfc.co.uk Partridge Way, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6PU Wiltshire SP4 6PU 49 miles Swindon Supermarine 01793 828778 The Webbswood Stadium, Supermarine swindonsupermarinefc.com Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 4BZ SN3 4BZ 52 miles
Taunton Town 01823 254909 Viridor Stadium, Wordsworth Drive tauntontown.com Taunton, Somerset TA1 2HG TA1 2HG 112 miles Tiverton Town 01884 252397 Ladysmead, Bolham Road tiverton-town-fc.co.uk Tiverton, Devon EX16 6SG EX16 6SG 132 miles
Truro City 01872 225400 Treyew Road www.trurocityfc.net Truro, Cornwall TR1 2TH TR1 2TH 230 miles Walton Casuals 01932 787749 Elmbridge Sports Hub, waltoncasuals.com Waterside Drive, KT12 2JP Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP 30 miles Weston-super-Mare AFC 01934 621 618 Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare www.westonsmareafc.co.uk Somerset BS24 9AA BS24 9AA 105 miles Wimborne Town 01202 884821 Cuthbury, Cowgrove Road, wimbornetownfc.co.uk Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4EL BH21 4EL 72 miles
Yate Town 01454 228103 The Universal Components Stadium, www.yatetownfc.com Lodge Road, Yate, S. Gloucestershire, BS37 7LE BS37 7LE 83 miles
HWFC GROUND REGULATIONS
1. All persons entering this ground are only admitted subject to these rules and the rules and regulations of the Football Association. 2. The Club reserves the right to prosecute or to eject or cause to be ejected any persons who within the ground or the club premises is considered by the Club its employees or agents (hereinafter called the Club) in their absolute discretion to be, or to have been behaving in any of the following ways: (a) Entering the field of play before or during the course of a game. The field of play is that area within the railings surrounding the perimeter of the pitch and the area beyond the goal line at the Southern Haye end of the ground. (b) Using obscene or abusive language or persistent swearing. (c) Being drunk or under the influence of drink or drugs to any degree. (d) Making vulgar gestures. (e) Using abusive language or behaviour, racial or otherwise. 3. NO bottles, metal cans, glasses, placards, firearms, knives or other similar articles are permitted and the police and club stewards have the right to search any spectator at anytime and to confiscate any article which they consider could be a danger to any other spectators. 4. NO alcohol is to be consumed within the ground. Alcohol may only be consumed within the confines of the clubhouse or other such designated and properly licensed area. All bar areas will close fifteen minutes before kick off time. 5. Climbing of floodlight pylons, fences, stands and other buildings is strictly forbidden and the police and club stewards have the right to eject any persons found doing so. 6. Spectators are advised that they must keep to the designated hard standings within the confines of the ground, these being defined as the walkway to the perimeter of the pitch on 3 sides excluding the area to Southern Haye behind the top goal, the dedicated stand and the sheltered area outside the club house. 7. Spectators are reminded that they must not retrieve any footballs that go in the hedges or rough grass areas. The Club will not be responsible for any injury sustained by any spectator retrieving footballs howsoever caused. A Club Official or designated ball boy will retrieve any balls that exit the field of play. 8. ALL vehicles parked in and around the ground must be properly parked to ensure access for emergency vehicles and to minimise disruption to local residents. All vehicles are parked strictly at the owner’s risk. 9. No unauthorised vehicles are allowed in the Clubhouse/changing room car parking area. The Club reserves the right to remove any vehicle parked in contravention of this regulation. The Club will not be responsible for any damage caused whilst removing the vehicle. By order of The Committee Hartley Wintney Football Club
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BETVICTOR SOUTHERN PREMIER SOUTH Monday 26th August 2019, KO 3.00pm
HARTLEY WINTNEY GOSPORT BOROUGH (all orange) (white/blue/red ) FROM FROM Luke WILLIAMS (gk) Patrick O'FLAHERTY (gk) Chris HARRIS (gk) Joseph LEA Louie PAGET Alex LAFLEUR Callum ABRAHAM-BARLOW Mike CARTER Tom BIRD Ryan WOODFORD Ty NEWTON Sam ROBERTS Alexandru ALBERT Liam ROBINSON Shane HOLLAMBY Theo LEWIS Matt DRAGE Matt PATTERSON Nathan SMART (c) Sam ARGENT Josh WEBB George BARKER Mitchell PARKER Alan WALKER-HARRIS Jack FRENCH Matt PARTRIDGE TAYO Charlie KENNEDY Mickel PLATT Callum CHUGG Tyron SMITH (vc) Marley RIDGE Salhin ABUBAKAR Josh HUGGINS Stephen DUFF Rory WILLIAMS Dean RULE / Reece WYLIE Ritchie WHITTINGHAM Angel ZAPATA MONTES
TODAY’S MATCH OFFICIALS
REFEREE JAMES ROBINSON ASSISTANT ANDREW BAILEY ASSISTANT MARTIN BLOOR