MILLERS THE OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME OF NORTH LEIGH FOOTBALL CLUB

Issue 7 Saturday 19th October 17/10/2019 Kick-Off 3:00pm vs Corby Town

Welcome to Eynsham Park

1908 Club Founded

1950s Crowned Witney & District champions in 6 seassons

1980s Crowned Witney & District champions a further 6 times including 5 successive seasons between 1985 and 1990.

1990 Joined Hellenic League Division One

1993 Promoted to Hellenic League Premier Division

2002 Directory of Club Officers Hellenic League Premier Division Winners Chairman: Ed Martin 1st Team Managers: Craig Dore & Darren James Vice Chairman: Peter Dix 1st Team Coach: Gary Brown General Secretary: Sharon James 1st Team Physio: John McDonough 2003 2003 Best FA Vase Performance: Hellenic League Premier Treasurer: Jon Twiss 1st Team Captain: Ben Brown 4th Round Proper Division Winners (2) Fixtures Secretary: Matt Carter Commercial Managers: Pete King & Ben Mills Ladies Manager: Sue Bennett Fundraising Officer: Liz Mills Ladies Captain: Hayley Bennett 2004 Record Attendance vs Hospitality Manager: Maureen Webb Newport County Hospitality Steward: Martin Souch U12 Boys Manager: Darryll Simpson Bar Manager: Graham Souch U12 Boys Coach: Richie Eastaff Kitchen Manager: Leigh Wyatt U12 Girls Manager: Marcus Albert 2008 2008 Oxfordshire Senior Cup Won Hellenic Premier Division Maintenance: Keith Maisey & Tony Titchener U7 Boys Manager: Dean Mays Winners (3) and gained promotion to Southern League Division One Groundsmen: Simon Filer & Richie Eastaff

2009 Matty Taylor joined the Millers Records Honours from Didcot Town scoring 80 goals in his 2 year spell. The striker has since gone on to play Best League Performance: 6th in Southern League Div 1 South Hellenic League Premier Division Champions: for Forest Green Rovers, Bristol & West (2010/11, 2011/12, 2016/17) 2001/02, 2002/03, 2007/08 Rovers and now currently plays for Bristol City Best FA Cup Performance: League Shield Winners: 2007/08 Fourth Qualifying Round (2016–17) 2012 Witney & District Premier Division Champions: 1950/51, Jacob Walcott, distant cousin of Best FA Trophy Performance: First Round (2016/17) 1952/53, 1953/54, 1954/55, 1955/56, 1956/57, 1983/84, 1985/86, Arsenal striker Theo Walcott, 1986/87, 1987/88, 1988/89, 1989/90 joined the Millers from Oxford 2012 City having made appearances Beat National League South side Best FA Vase Performance: Fourth Round (2003/04) for the England U16 and U17 Havant & Waterlooville 1-0 in National team. the FA Cup 2Q Round. Division Two Champions: 1947/48, 1968/69 2012 Oxfordshire Senior Cup Ted Young Senior Challenge Cup Winners: Winners (2) Record Attendance: 426 vs Newport County, FA Cup Third 1947/48, 1951/52, 1953/54, 1954/55, 1956/57, 1981/82, 1985/86, Qualifying Round, 16th October 2004 1986/87, 1987/88, 1988/89

2015 Record Attendance This Season: 186 vs Didcot Town, South- Fred Ford Memorial Cup Winners: Record Step 4 victory beating Bashley 11-0. ern League Div 1 Central, 27th August 2018 1948/49, 1949/50, 1950/51, 1954/55, 1955/56, 1956/57 2016 George Dingle Memorial Cup Winners: Beat National League South side 1972/73, 1986/87, 1987/88 Weston-super-Mare 2-1 in the Highest Step 4 Victory: 11-0 vs Bashley (2014/15) FA Cup 2Q Round. 2016 Best FA Trophy Performance: Watts Junior Challenge Cup Winners: 1947/48 2016 1st Round Proper Heaviest Step 4 Defeat: 0-8 vs Frome Town (2010/11) Best FA Cup Performance: 4th Qualifying Round Oxfordshire Senior Cup Winners: 2007/08, 2011/12, 2016/17

2017 All-time Club Appearances: P. King Runners-up: 2001/02, 2014/15 Oxfordshire Senior Cup Winners (3) 2018 All-time Club Goals: P. Cole Oxfordshire Charity Cup Winners: 1984/85, 1988/89 Transferred to Division One Central Oxfordshire Junior Shield Winners: 1956/57, 1983/84

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Todays Fixtures

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Club History

Founded way back in 1908, North Leigh FC are now going into their 111th year and we are aiming to make it our most successful yet.

It has was only following the Second World War that the club began to make it’s mark with the first notable achievement in the clubs history coming in the 1950’s. Their dominance at step 13 of the football pyramid saw them named Witney and District Premier Division Champions in 7 seasons during the decade.

The Millers were made to wait until the 80’s until they’d get a chance to lift the title but once again they showed their quality being crowned Premier Division champions in 1985 and then for five successive sea- sons between 1985 and 1990 where they earned a place in the Hellenic Leagues.

Success continued to follow North Leigh with back to back 4th placed finishes in their first two seasons in the Hellenic League Division One before gowing on to finish 2nd the following year and earn promotion to the Premier Division as runners up to Tuffley Rovers.

It took a couple of years for the team to adjust to the step up in competition but the Millers were managing to consistently finish in the top half over their 15 year stint in the Hellenic League Premier Division.

They were crowned champions in 2002 and 2003 but stadium and pitch requirements held the team back from promotion.

Years of league dominance from Almondsbury were finally ended during the clubs centenery year in 2008 where the title race went down to the final day of the season in which the Millers would be crowned cham- pions for a 3rd and final time on goal difference before being accepted into Southern League after finally meeting league requirements and their non-league journey began.

Eleven years of Southern League football have certainly had their ups and downs for the club with financial requirements becoming a much larger factor in the continuation of the club.

Remarkebly the side managed top half finishes in all of the first nine seasons and winning the Oxfordshire Snior Cup for a 2nd and 3rd time and cementing their status and the largest club in West Oxfordshire. This included three 6th placed finishes in 2011, 2012 and 2017 narrowly missing out on the playoff spots by under 4 points on each occasion.

The 2016/17 season under Manager John Brough was arguably the most successful season in the clubs history with a rcord 6th placed finish in the Southern League Division One South & West, missing out on a playoff spot by just five points.

The year also saw the Millers lift the Oxfordshire Senior Cup for a 3rd time beating both Oxford City and Oxford United along the way. Record performances were also set in the FA Cup where they reached the 4th Qualifying Round losing out to Eastleigh and the 1st Round Proper in the FA Trophy.

North Leigh Football Club is a members-owned football club that is run by the Club Committee through its annually elected Club Officers constituting the Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary.

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Season Fixtures & Results 2019 F - A POS ATT MATCH SPONSOR JUL 16 H Oxford United U18’s Pre-season Friendly L 1 - 2 N/a 201 20 A Milton United Pre-season Friendly W 11 - 1 N/a - 27 H Dunstable Town Pre-season Friendly W 3 - 1 N/a 81 30 A Easington Sports Pre-season Friendly W 4 - 1 N/a - AUG 10 A Cinderford Town Pre-season Friendly W 2 - 0 N/a - 17 H Berkhamsted League L 1 - 2 14th 154 20 A Thame United League D 2 - 2 13th 156 24 A Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FA Cup P W 5 - 4 N/a 113 26 H Wantage Town League W 2 - 1 11th 186 31 A St Neots Town League W 5 - 1 6th 172 SEP 3 H Halesowen Town League L 1 - 2 9th 173 Bakers Butchers 7 A Willand Rovers FA Cup 1Q W 2 - 1 N/a 119 14 H Bedford Town League L 0 - 2 13th 94 21 A Oxford City FA Cup 2Q L 0 - 7 N/a 334 28 A Basingstoke Town FA Trophy P L 3 - 4 N/a 81 OCT 5 A Kempston Rovers League W 4 - 2 11th 110 8 H Banbury United SFL Cup 1R L 3 - 4 N/a 92 14 A Coleshill Town League W 2 - 1 9th 65 19 H Corby Town League Findley Construction 26 H Yaxley League NOV 2 A Aylesbury United League 9 A AFC Dunstable League 16 H Welwyn Garden City League 23 A Biggleswade League 30 H Barton Rovers League Mark Lambourne DEC 7 A Kidlington League 14 H Bedworth United League 21 A Daventry Town League 26 H Didcot Town League 2020 JAN 1 A Wantage Town League 4 H Thame United League Horspath Cricket Club 11 A Berkhamsted League 18 H Coleshill Town League 25 A Bedford Town League FEB 1 A Yaxley League 8 H Kempston Rovers League 15 A Corby Town League 22 H Aylesbury United League 29 H AFC Dunstable League MAR 7 A Welwyn Garden City League 14 H Biggleswade League 21 A Barton Rovers League 28 H St Neots Town League Malcolm Bennett Builders APR 4 A Halesowen Town League 11 H Daventry Town League B & E Transport 13 A Didcot Town League 18 A Bedworth United League 25 H Kidlington League Findley Construction & Masons Arms

8 WWW.NORTHLEIGHFC.CO.UK The Season in Numbers

2019/20 Stats 2018/19 Stats Played: 13 Played: 44 Won: 6 Drawn: 1 Lost: 6 Won: 10 Drawn: 8 Lost: 26 Win Rate: 46.2% Win Rate: 22.7%

GF: 30 per game: 2.31 GF: 76 per game: 1.73 GA: 33 per game: 2.54 GA: 125 per game: 2.84

Total Attendance: 780 Total Attendance: 2,358 Average Att: 130 Average Att: 103 Highest Att: 186 vs Wantage Highest Att: 186 vs Didcot Town

2019/20 Golden Boot All-time Highest Attendances

League FAC FAT SFL Total Date Competition Opponent F - A ATT 1 Sat 16 Oct 04 FA Cup 3Q Newport County D 0 - 0 426 1 George Seacole 4 1 0 1 6 2 Tue 6 Dec 16 League Hereford D 3 - 3 364 = Tyriq Hunte 2 3 0 1 6 3 Sat 27 Dec 08 League Didcot Town L 0 - 3 254

3 Morgan Williams 4 0 0 0 4 4 Sat 26 Nov 16 FA Trophy Kingstonian W 1 - 0 203

4 Josh Dutton-Black 3 0 0 0 3 5 Sat 1 Oct 16 FA Cup Folkestone Invicta W 3 - 1 202 = Ekow Elliott 1 0 2 0 3 6 Tue 16 Jul 19 Friendly Oxford United U18’s L 1 - 2 201 7 Sat 22 Sep 12 FA Cup Havant & Waterlooville W 1 - 0 194 6 Ben Brown 2 0 0 0 2 8 Mon 27 Aug 18 League Didcot Town W 2 - 0 186 = Callum McNish 2 0 0 0 2 9 Mon 26 Aug 19 League Wantage Town W 2 - 1 186

= Lance Williams 1 0 1 0 2 10 Sat 26 Aug 17 League Salisbury W 2 - 1 182

Southern League Finishes Division Finish P W D L GF per game GA per game GD Points per game 2018/19 South-1C 17th 38 9 7 22 67 1.76 106 2.79 -39 34 0.89 2017/18 South-1W 18th 42 10 8 24 53 1.26 84 2.00 -31 38 0.90 2016/17 South-1SW 6th 42 22 9 11 84 2.00 65 1.55 19 75 1.79 2015/16 South-1SW 9th 42 21 5 16 79 1.88 53 1.26 26 68 1.62 2014/15 South-1SW 8th 42 18 13 11 99 2.36 58 1.38 41 67 1.60 2013/14 South-1SW 7th 42 22 6 14 84 2.00 46 1.10 38 72 1.71 2012/13 South-1SW 9th 42 19 4 19 70 1.67 69 1.64 1 61 1.45 2011/12 South-1SW 6th 40 21 5 14 90 2.25 63 1.58 27 68 1.70 2010/11 South-1SW 6th 40 19 8 13 81 2.03 81 2.03 0 65 1.63 2009/10 South-1SW 10th 42 18 7 17 83 1.98 72 1.71 11 61 1.45 2008/09 South-1SW 8th 42 17 10 15 68 1.62 64 1.52 4 61 1.45 TOTAL 11 Seasons 454 196 82 176 858 761 670

WWW.NORTHLEIGHFC.CO.UK 9 Match Report Monday 14th October BetVictor Southern League Division One Central North Leigh 2 - 1 Coleshill Town Morgan Williams 4' Edinson Panzo-Antonio 81' George Seacole 14' Keenen Meakin (Sent off 43')

Recent League Form Match Report North Leigh Another Millers victory on the road in wet and windy conditions. W W L L W North Leigh made the trip up the M40 on a cold and very wet Monday evening to face Coleshill Town FC in a rearranged Southern League Fixture. Kempston Town A couple of notable changes to the starting eleven, captain Ben Brown missed L L L L W out through injury and after impressing in the League Cup Warren Mcskelly kept his place.

Squad Lineup The Millers didn’t let the squally conditions put them off as they took an early lead after 3 minutes. Morgan Williams pounced on a looping back header to round Starting XI the keeper and squeeze his effort between a defender on the line and the post. 1. Eddie Cavanagh The Millers were on top in the opening exchanges and doubled their lead before 2. Jordy Ngathe the quarter hour mark. McSkelly showed great composure wide on the half way line to thread a through ball for George Seacole, the striker was 1-on-1 with the 3. Warren Mcskelly keeper and calmly placed the ball into the net. 4. Harry Grant North Leigh continued to create chances, with the home side coming more into 5. Andy Gunn the game as the half progressed. However, just before half time Coleshill centre 6. Adam Learoyd (C) back Keenan Meakin-Richards was given a straight red card, for what looked a heavy challenge on Billy Gillett in the left flank. 7. Josh Dutton-Black 8. Aaron Woodley Coleshill came out a different side in the second half, seemingly galvanised by going down to ten men. In fact, they had much the better of the second half. 9. George Seacole They got on the score sheet with ten minutes remaining. A corner was whipped 10. Lance Williams in, with Cavanagh making a point blank save from the initial header, but was left 11. Morgan Williams helpless as Edilson Panzo-Antonio tucked the rebound away.

North Leigh managed the remaining minutes effectively though, and closed out Subs the game to secure another away victory and remain undefeated on the road this season. 12. Rory Linford-Pill 14. Tyriq Hunte 15. George Mitchell-Gears Attendance: 65 16. Billy Gillett MOTM: Warren Mcskelly 17. Michael Alexis

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WWW.NORTHLEIGHFC.CO.UK 1117 Match Report Tuesday 8th October Southern League Cup 1st Round North Leigh 3 - 4 Banbury United George Seacole 45+2' John Mills 19', 80' Ross Edwards 57' Mohammed Ahmed 24' Tyriq Hunte 65' Giorgio Rasulo 90+3'

Squad Lineup Match Report Starting XI North Leigh were handed a home tie against Banbury United FC in the First Round of the Southern League Challenge Cup. 1. Charlie Twiss 2. George Mitchell-Gears A number of changes were made to the Millers’ team, with several youth 3. Ben Brown (C) players coming in to make debuts. 4. Andy Gunn Banbury went ahead in the 20th minute. A cross-field ball found Mo- 5. Ross Edwards hammed Ahmed, who controlled the ball, and pulled back for John 6. Roger James Mills to blast home from 10 yards. A second quickly added after the 7. Rory Linford-Pill Millers conceded possession cheaply on the half way line to Mills, who 8. Warren Mcskelly was able to run on goal and slip the ball to Ahmed to score this time.

9. Billy Gillett North Leigh were gifted a route back into the tie on the stroke of half 10. Aaron Woodley time. The Banbury defence gifting possession to George Seacole, away 11. George Seacole keeper Jack Harding nearly made amends as he saved the strikers first effort, but could do nothing as the rebound fell to the striker to tap in.

Subs That goal clearly galvanised the Millers and it was little surprise to see 12. Harry Grant them grab the equaliser just before the hour. Ross Edwards rising high- est at the back post to meet Roger James’ corner and send a header into 14. Ekow Elliott the net. Moments later Tyriq Hunte took aim from 20 yards. His fierce 15. Tyriq Hunte drive was too much for the keeper as it squirmed through his hands and 16. Jackson Cowans over the line. 17. Josh Dutton-Black The visitors rallied after this and came back into the tie. Finding an equaliser through a twisting run by Jaanai Gordon who crossed for Mills at the back post to tap in. With penalties fast approaching, it was Ban- bury who looked more likely to find the winner. In the third minute of injury time, Giorgio Rasulo scored the goal following some close control in the area to create space.

Attendance: 92

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Recent League Form Match Report Kempston Town For the first time in three weeks North Leigh returned to Southern League action as they made the trip to face Kempston Rovers FC. Sever- L W L L L al changes were made to the line up from the previous week’s cup match with a notable return up front for, the fit again, George Seacole. North Leigh The Millers’ first attack produced the game’s opening goal after five min- D W W L L utes. Ekow Elliott showed pace down the right and squared for Seacole to cut back to Josh Dutton-Black, who smashed home from edge of the Squad Lineup box. Starting XI Rovers found an equaliser out of nothing. A high ball was half cleared 1. Eddie Cavanagh to Izale McLeod who volleyed, first time, into the bottom corner of the net. Moments later, Cavanagh came to meet a cross on the edge of his 2. Ekow Elliott area, but clattered into McLeod resulting in a penalty. The keeper dusted 3. Morgan Williams himself off and produced a splendid save down to his right to keep the scores level. Just before half time, another long ball was touched round a 4. Andy Gunn defender into the path of McLeod, who slotted home for a Rovers half- 5. Ben Brown (C) time lead. 6. Adam Learoyd Into the second half and with twenty minutes left, Morgan Williams 7. Harry Grant notched the Millers leveller. His free kick sent under the wall and into 8. Callum McNish the corner of the net, out of reach of the home keeper. 9. George Seacole Four minutes from time and Woodley was played in behind the home 10. Lance Williams defence, he found McNish who jinked past his man in the area to shoot. 11. Josh Dutton-Black A combination of keeper, defender and post contrived to keep it out, only for Dutton-Black to bundle home his second of the afternoon and claim the lead. Subs The game was then made safe in stoppage time as McNish, this time, 12. Billy Gillett found the back of the net with a deflected effort. 14. Roger James 15. Jordy Ngathe 16. Rory Linford-Pill Attendance: 110 17. Aaron Woodley MOTM: Josh Dutton-Black

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Non League Paper Column By David Richardson The tenth instalment of Non-League Day was a roaring success – now let’s make sure the event’s legacy continues! The annual occasion was celebrated up and down the country in soggy but high spirits last weekend. There was no shortage of media publicity or promotion by the country’s top clubs to encourage their fans to turn out for their local clubs during the international break. Big names from the game led by Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson also lent their support with the former England manager recording a special video message to fans for Non-League Day’s official charity Prostate Cancer UK. Premier League Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Southampton were among the top flight clubs tweeting their support. Championship representatives included Preston North End as Saturday’s downpours failed to dampen spirits. Of course there were plenty of fantastic schemes and offers delivered by Non-League clubs to draw in the crowds too. We must now encourage our friends and ‘non-regulars’ to come back again throughout the season after having a taste of the Non-League experience. Non-League Day doesn’t have to be just once a year!

It’s that time of year when chairmen and owners start getting a bit twitchy over the trigger. Last week we saw three National League managers axed within the same amount of days. First, Craig Hignett left Hartlepool United on Thursday and within a few hours Garry Hill was on his way at Ebbsfleet United. Managerial departures come with the territory these days and nothing surprises anyone in football. But many of us were caught off guard when Fylde made it a hat-trick on Saturday by parting company with Dave Challinor. It was only in May that the Coasters were celebrating FA Trophy glory at Wembley having missed out on promotion to the Football League in the play-off final the week before. It shows how quickly things can change in football following a bad start. Challinor can probably feel a bit hard done by that their game was called off last weekend because of Sutton’s travel problems. As it happened he ended up out of a job. He’ll have plenty of suitors. With most leagues having already played a healthy (or unhealthy depending on how you look at it!) amount of games, the picture of how a club’s season might play out is starting to become clearer. Those in charge will be asking themselves, ‘stick or twist?’

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Meet the Team

Craig Dore Darren James Gary Brown Joint-Manager Joint-Manager 1st Team Coach (Sponsored by Krayma Tech) (Sponsored by Lloyd Calcutt)

John McDonough Eddie Cavanagh Mo Otuyo Physio Goalkeeper Goalkeeper (Sponsored by Mason Arms Aunt Sally Team)

Ben Brown (C) Adam Learoyd Andy Gunn Defender Defender Defender (Sponsored by Liz & Russell Williams) (Sponsored by MKW Windows)

Jordy Ngathe Alfie Grant Rory Linford-Pill Defender Defender Midfielder (Sponsored by Peter King) (Sponsored by Josh Grant)

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Alfie Saunders Harry Grant Callum McNish Midfielder Midfielder Midfielder (Sponsored by Autumn James)

Billy Gillett Roger James Morgan Williams Midfielder Midfielder Midfielder (Sponsored by Krayma Tech) (Sponsored by Parkland Beef and Lamb) (Sponsored by Alfie McDonough)

Ekow Elliott George Seacole Tyriq Hunte Midfielder Striker Striker (Sponsored by Graham Souch) (Sponsored by SC Window Cleaning)

Josh Dutton-Black Lance Williams Aaron Woodley Striker Striker Striker (Sponsored by Little Bears Bakery) (Sponsored by Harpers Menswear) (Sponsored by Ben Mills)

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Todays Opponents

Corby Town

Founded: 1948 Nickname: The Steelmen Ground: Steel Park, Corby Record Attendance: 2,240 vs Watford in 1986 Record League Finish: 6th in the Conference North (2009/10) 2018-19: Southern League Division One Central, 3rd of 22

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Corby Town Football Club were formed in 1948 and are the second club to represent the town, fol- lowing Stewarts & Lloyds Corby, who were formed 13 years earlier in 1935. The club’s nickname ‘The Steelmen’ derives from the old steelworks that were in Corby.

The first chairman of the club was local MP William Montgomery, whilst Reg Smith was named the first manager. Smith had previously played for Millwall and Dundee whilst representing England at international level. Things started well for the newly formed Steelmen, winning their first game 5-1 against Wellingborough Town on 21 August 1948 at Occupation Road, which was home to Corby Town until the move to the Rockingham Triangle in 1985. It took the club only three years to win their first title, wrapping up the United Counties League in 1951 before doing the same again only a year later, with Ernie Middlemiss scoring a club record 135 goals in 136 games, a record that was to stand for 40 years. 1958 saw the introduction of floodlit football in Corby and in the same year the club moved from the Midland League to the Southern League.

The move to the Southern League looked to be a good one as the club narrowly missed out on pro- motion to the Premier Division in 1964, but promotion was gained the following year. The club made several unsuccessful applications to join the Football League, although they did receive one vote in 1966.

The club moved to the multi-purpose Rockingham Triangle venue in 1985 but it didn’t prove to be a lucky move as the Steelmen were once again relegated from the Premier Division in 1990. They didn’t spend long out of the Premier as they achieved a league and cup double the following season.

The mid-90s saw a cash crisis at the club which threatened to put the club out of business, and al- though they were spared, relegation was to follow.

The turn of the millennium brought about more positivity at the Triangle as they consolidated their mid-table position in the Dr Martens league. More was to follow in 2005 as they just missed out on a play-off place under manager Rob Dunion. Dunion’s side went one better in 2006 as they were pro- moted once more.

Corby Town saw a change of ownership in 2007 as a new board made up of ex-Kettering Town chair- man Peter Mallinger, David Dunham and Mick Leech and in 2009, under Graham Drury, the Steel- men won the Southern League title. The Steelmen narrowly missed out on a play-off spot during their first season in the Conference North.

Club chairman Peter Mallinger sadly passed away in January 2011, just months before the club’s new 3,000 capacity Steel Park stadium was due to open. His son David Mallinger took charge of the club and a positive start to life in their new home led the Steelmen into play-off contention and the first round proper of the FA Cup, where they were beaten by Bristol Rovers at the half-way stage.

Sadly off-field issues had an affect on results and Corby only managed to avoid relegation on the final day of the 2011/12 season, with Graham Drury leaving the club at the end of the campaign.

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In the summer of 2012, a Leicestershire businessman took control of the club, with Ian Sampson being installed as manager. However after a tough start to the season Sampson departed and was replaced by his assistant manager Chris Plummer. The former Peterborough Northern Star manager could not repeat the survival act of the previous year however, with Corby Town being relegated from the Blue Square North at the end of the season. Plummer remained in charge of the side, however resigned just two games into the 2013/14 season after heavy defeats against Burnham and Hemel Hempstead Town. The Chairman moved to appoint the managerial duo of Tommy Wright and Andrew Wilson, who helped to guide the club up the Southern League Premier Division table, however once again financial issues at the club prevented any real challenge to reach the play-offs.

In April 2014 it was announced that a local consortium of seven businessmen headed by Paul Glass had agreed a deal to purchase the club and save it from the threat of administration. Stevie Noble was appointed as the chairman and Tommy Wright was given sole charge of the first team, with Andrew Wilson departing.

In his first year in charge of the side Tommy Wright led his team to the Southern League Premier Division Championship. The Steelmen secured the title and promotion back to the Conference North with a dramatic 3-2 win on the final day of the season against Poole Town who had led the division by one point going into that fixture. Spencer Weir-Daley scored the winning goal for Corby with just nine minutes remaining.

However Corby suffered relegation after just one season in the National North. After a period of un- certainty as to which league Corby would be placed in by the F.A., we now make our first ever start in the Northern Premier League for season 2016/2017. Tommy Wright was relieved of his position in early October 2016 after a poor start, he was replaced by Gary Mills ex Kings Lynn, and Wrexham Assistant manager in mid October 2016 as Corby look to kick start season 2016/2017.

However Mills was relieved of his position after just 6 months, the job being placed in Steven Kinni- burgh’s hands for the rest of this season 2016/2017 ( Caretaker)

In early May 2017 David Bell was appointed Manager along with Rob Gould as his Assistant as Corby hope they can succeed in getting the club back into the 4th tier after 2 relegations in succession tum- bling from the National North thro the Northern Premier Leagues in successive seasons. After a poor start to the 2017/2018 season the club parted company with them in late September 2017. Director of Football Steven Kinniburgh taking charge in a capacity of interim manager.

Steven was made permanent manager in Late March 2018.He appointed Ashley Robinson as his as- sistant in June 2018. Kinniburgh resigned his position in July 2019.

Corby appointed senior players Gary Mulligan and Ash Robinson interim managers with Elliot Sandy as assistant to them.

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ELLIOT SANDY (Striker)…D.O.B…07/08/85 He has played for Rushden & Diamonds, Kettering Town, Brackley Town, Cogenhoe, North- ampton and Stamford. Corby will hope his vast experience will help our younger players this season. Now Interim Assistant Manager following Steve Kinniburgh’s Resignation in July 2019.

GREGORY LING ( Midfield) …D.O.B..31/12/1987 Greg was signed on the eve of last season 2018..2019 by us from Newport Pagnell who play in the United Counties League 1 step below. Greg starts his second season at Steel Park.

SAMUEL WARBURTON ( Defender)..D.O.B..10/10/1996 Signed from from Kings Lynn. Can also play out wide on the left wing. Sam joined Corby in the summer of 2017.Hard Working player never gives up.

JORDON CRAWFORD ( Striker) D.O.B…26/03/97 A locally-born forward who initially joined Corby Town from Stewarts & Lloyds FC as a 17-year- old 2014. Jordan made nine first team appearances in 2014/15 and then spent the following sea- son with Harborough Town. He returned to the Steelmen in the summer of 2016 and was a reg- ular member of the starting XI throughout 2017/18.Voted young player of season in 2017/2018 by the Northern Premier League (Div 1 South).

GARY MULLIGAN….( Defender) D.O.B…23/04/85 Born Dublin he has played for Rushden & Diamonds, Sheff Utd and Gillingham. More recently at Northampton Town And lastly Kettering Town. Gary joined us in 2018 after 3 seasons with our local rivals. Takes on role of Assistant manager in the interim term following Kinniburgh’s resignation in July 2019

CALLUM WESTWOOD ( Defender)…D.O.B..01/07/1998 Signed for us in August 2019 after some good displays in the pre-season games, versatile player equally at home in either Full back, or Midfield position has also played for AFC Stamford and Kettering Town amongst others.

CHARLIE WISE ( Defender)….D.O.B..27/09/1995 Joins us in August 2019 from Banbury Utd where he made over 100 appearances for them. Standing 6ft 6in tall he has also had spells at Brackley Town, Kidlington and Wantage Town

STEPHEN DIGGIN…( Striker) D.O.B…02/11/1987 Stephen rejoins us in February 2019 from Banbury Utd. He has made over 180 appearances for Corby Town and is a fans favourite. Also won a Winners medal at Wembley in the F.A. trophy final 2018 playing for Brackley Town, Came on as sub and scored a pen in the pen shoot-out. Started off at Cogenhoe Utd.

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JOE BURGESS..( Midfield)…D.O.B..02/03/1996 Joe joins us from AFC Stamford After 2 good seasons, he is a versatile player, he can play in midfield or he is equally happy at the back. Previous clubs include Boston Utd, Ilkeston, Histon, Fleetwood & Peterborough Utd. Dead ball expert.

ASHLEY ROBINSON…(Midfield).. D.O.B. 16/08/1988 Ash joined Corby from Peterborough Sports. Appointed Interim Assistant Manager, following Steve Kinniburgh’s resignation in July 2019.

JAKE DUFFY ( Midfield)…D.O.B..10/06/1988 Joins Corby from Local rivals AFC Stamford, he previously played for Greasley, Holbeach Utd, & Oadby Town. Was voted players player & managers player of the season 2018/2019 for Stamford. Appointed club Captain for 2019/2020.

SCOTT SANDY ( Striker)…D.O.B….12/11/1990 Scott is the younger brother of Elliott a proven goal scorer over the years. He has mostly played in the UCL for Sileby Rangers & Daventry Town

JAMES IRELAND ( Striker)…D.O.B…20/02/1992 James (or Paddy) his obvious nickname joins us from Oadby Town. Good in the air with an eye for goal.

CURTIS HARTLEY ( Defender)…D.O.B…03/04/1997 Curtis rejoins Corby after several seasons away playing for Daventry Town, Harboro Town amongst others. He was the youngest player to captain Corby in a away League Cup game at Royston

JOSH CARPENTER ..( Goal-Keeper)..D.O.B..23/05/1995 Josh is 6ft 2in tall started out at Harborough Town before joining Corby Town but was mostly understudy to Paul Walker he then joined an academy in the U.S.A. for 5 years.

DANIEL GEORGE ( Goal-Keeper)…D.O.B…24/07/1995 Dan played for AFC Stamford, also numbers Peterborough Sports amongst his former clubs. Starts his 2nd season at Steel Park. Good shot stopper.

CODEN DUNCAN ( Wide Player)..D.O.B..01/09/2000 Recent signing from Tamworth, quick player.

REVARNELLE JAMES…( Midfield)…D.O.B…21/02/2000 Another recent signing from Tamworth, fast and tricky player.

WWW.NORTHLEIGHFC.CO.UK 29 30 WWW.NORTHLEIGHFC.CO.UK WWW.NORTHLEIGHFC.CO.UK 31 Sponsor North Leigh FC Player Sponsorship We have nearly 50 players in our senior Men’s and Ladies teams available to sponsor. Your finan- cial support helps players dedicate more time to reaching a higher standard of football and ulti- mately helping to excel the club on the field with capital being invested on playing and training equipment for that player.

This package entitles you to have your company’s name appear in all Home Match Day Pro- grammes as well as being featured on the player’s profile on the club website.

Individual Player: £75 + VAT Pitchside Advertising Boards 8’ x 2’ advertising board placed on the inside of the perimeter wall of the football pitch giving it direct visibility to fans watching the game and photographs of action on the pitch. Not only will the boards be seen at every home game played on the main pitch for the Men’s 1st team, Women’s team and development team but it will also be seen by visitors for our annual events such as the fireworks night.

Design & Production of new board: £350 + VAT Board renewal after 1st year: £250 + VAT

Match & Match Ball Sponsorship This form of sponsorship is ideal for those companies wishing to promote their products or services at a match and/or as a medium for entertaining staff or clients. The ‘Sponsor a Match’ package includes match day hospitality in the Boardroom for 6 guests, a free bar throughout the day and a hot meal after the match plus you get to choose the Man of the Match. The ‘Match Ball Sponsorship’ package includes similar match day hospitality in the Boardroom for 2 guests.

Sponsor a Match: £250 + VAT Match Ball Sponsor: £100 + VAT Contra Ageements Sponsorship Brochure As a volunteer club, we are always looking for non-financial arrangements to benefit the club therefore we are able to enter into contra agreements with certain sectors of trade and commerce which may help offset operating costs. Such arrangements reflect the value of the relationship between the parties. Scan the QR Code or click HERE to discover our full Sponsorship Brochure

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AFC Dunstable Aylesbury United Barton Rovers Bedford Town Bedworth United Founded: 1981 Founded: 1897 Founded: 1898 Founded: 1982 Founded: 1895 Nickname: The OD’s Nickname: The Ducks Nickname: The Rovers Nickname: The Eagles Nickname: The Greenbacks Stadium: Creasey Park Stadium: The Meadow Stadium: Sharpenhoe Road Stadium: The Eyrie Stadium: The Oval

Berkhamsted Biggleswade Coleshill Town Corby Town Daventry Town Founded: 2009 Founded: 2016 Founded: 1894 Founded: 1948 Founded: 1886 Nickname: The Comrades Nickname: FC Nickname: The Coleman Nickname: The Steelmen Nickname: Purple Army Stadium: Broadwater Stadium: Langford Road Stadium: Park Meadow Stadium: Steel Park Stadium: Elderstubbs

Didcot Town Halesowen Town Kempston Rovers Kidlington North Leigh Founded: 1907 Founded: 1873 Founded: 1884 Founded: 1909 Founded: 1908 Nickname: The Railwaymen Nickname: The Yeltz Nickname: The Walnut Boys Nickname: The Greens Nickname: The Millers Stadium: Loop Meadow Stadium: The Grove Stadium: Hillgrounds Road Stadium: Yarnton Road Stadium: Eynsham Park

St Neots Town Thame United Wantage Town Welwyn Garden City Yaxley Founded: 1879 Founded: 1883 Founded: 1892 Founded: 1921 Founded: 1962 Nickname: The Saints Nickname: United Nickname: The Alfredians Nickname: The Citizens Nickname: The Cuckoos Stadium: Rowley Park Stadium: ASM Stadium Stadium: Alfredian Park Stadium: Herns Way Stadium: Leading Drove

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BetVictor Southern League Division One Central North Leigh Corby Town Joint-Manager: Craig Dore Interim Managers: Ash Robinson Joint-Manager: Darren James Saturday Interim Managers: Gary Mulligan Assistant Coach: Gary Brown 19th October Interim Assistant: Elliot Sandy Physio: John McDonough 2019 Physio: Andrew Dempsey KO: 3.00pm

1. Eddie Cavanagh 1. Josh Carpenter Referee 2. Adam Learoyd Declan O'Shea 2. Curtis Hartley 3. Ben Brown (C) 3. Sam Warburton Assistant Referees 4. Andy Gunn Ireneos Christodoulou 4. James Ireland David Evans 5. Callum McNish 5. Charlie Wise 6. Jordy Ngathe 6. Greg Ling 7. Roger James Half Time 7. John Dean 8. Harry Grant 8. Jake Duffy (C) 9. George Seacole 9. Elliot Sandy 10. Tyriq Hunte Full Time 10. Stephen Diggin 11. Morgan Williams 11. Jordon Crawford 12. Lance Williams 12. Rev James Attendance 13. Ekow Elliott 13. Dan George 14. Muhammed Otuyo 14. Coden Duncan 15. Alfie Saunders 15. Ash Robinson 16. Aaron Woodley Next at Eynsham Park 17. Billy Gillett 18. Rory Linford-Pill North Leigh 19. Alfie Grant v Yaxley Division One Central 20. Shaquille Ishmael 21. Josh Dutton-Black Sat 26th October KO: 3.00pm 22. Kynan Isaac

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