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Penned by “The Aldershot Writer”, featuring special guest and co-Club Founder of Aldershot Town, Graham Brookland; the End of Season edition also features player statistics courtesy of Club Statistician Pete Stanford and with the finest images from Club Photographer Ian Morsman.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Last time, I was delighted to release my 2013/2014 Aldershot Town Annual (unofficial), back in December (2013), before the forthcoming Christmas.

It’s always exciting to write, most of all about the Shots – I have improved greatly since last time out. Being encouraged by several personnel and supporters alike, that was the first step to an improvement in my writing and overall, how I approach different projects. I must therefore thank (not least using the Role of Thanks on the following page), but here and for most in advance; here.

I have been supporting the Shots for roughly nine years now – I know it’s a short time but I cannot describe my passion and love for Aldershot Town Football Club.

My last annual featured a special message from Aldershot Town Chairman, Shahid Azeem, as well as an article or two from The Shots Trust’s Media & Communications Director, Tommy Anderson.

GRAHAM BROOKLAND

Graham served in a variety of roles at both; the football club and the Supporters’ Club, since the birth of the football club back in 1992, right up until the debt ridden summer of 2013 – serving in the following roles: Head of Media, Website Editor, Shotsline, Secretary and also, a club Director. Thanks again to Graham for contributing and his encouragement to/with this project.

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ROLE OF THANKS

This list could be endless, comprehensive and very, very detailed! But, I’ll keep it short and snappy and maybe a little straight to the point. So here goes….

Tommy Anderson – Wrote an article or two for my last annual, which was released just before Christmas (2013). His enthusiasm and interest and tips and advice have really helped me, and a thanks must go to him, plus Ian Goodwright, Chairman of the Shots Trust for our interview a little while back.

Graham (thanks also for the article) & Oliver Brookland – Graham, a co-Club Founder of the “original” football club; the pair have really driven me on and I wouldn’t be here today with my website without Graham; who introduced me to a few members of the Club’s Media Team in 2012/2013. Not least the encouragement and being driven to believe in my writing and to know it will pay off.

Shahid Azeem – Interviewed this very friendly character in the latter of the season (in April, 2014), and very friendly and very helpful too.

Ian Morsman – Would always come high on this list, as describe in my previous annual – an overall great round chap, providing me with the ever so professional and the thinkable top art quality photographs for my blog (website) and annuals like this one.

Andy Scott – The first team boss - who invited me back in August (2013) for some breakfast with the players. It was a fantastic and memorable day.

Pete Stanford – A thanks for providing the statistical information (found on individual page) for this and my last annual.

Furthermore, I must list and thank here: my mum, my dad, and further family, including my brother(s), who has been a great help to my unofficial Aldershot Town FC podcast, called ‘Shots Cast’, and I also must list and thank Richard Petty, Tony Knights, the ShotsWeb.co.uk Forum Team and Head of Media Steve Gibbs, and anyone else who I haven’t included on the above list.

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M CLUB HISTORY

Aldershot Town Football Club was born in With 1992, by co-Club Founders, Terry Owens and Graham Brookland, after the fold of the debt “The Aldershot Writer” ridden Aldershot FC that March. And within the first season, they were marked champions of the Isthmian League Division Three and a year later, followed by a promotion from the Isthmian League Division Two as well as reaching the quarter-final stages in the FA Vase. Four seasons in Division One flew by - lifting another trophy; that of the Isthmian League Division One and also winners of the Hampshire Senior Cup the season after.

In 2003, they were granted promotion to the Football Conference and during this period, they were again winners of the Hampshire Senior Cup and then followed by the FA Trophy until the trophy cupboard remained rather dusty when they were crowned champions of the Blue Square Premier, receiving clearance into the Football League as it’s supporters relished the club’s new Football League status.

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After the next five years, that status had been stripped from them as the Shots dropped out of the Football League, being relegated on the final day at the New York Stadium with a 2-0 defeat in the hands of Rotherham United, an emotional time for all but their woes didn’t end there. Being placed into administration by majority shareholder (at the time), Kris Machala, on behalf of the board of directors, major creditors the McGinty Trust, appointed administrators, Paul Anthony Goddard and Carl Stuart Jackson of Quantuma Restructuring with no fewer than thirteen others being made redundant in the summer of 2013. Supporters and former players and other well-known names, not necessarily connected to the club in anyway, donated some of their hard earned cash from an appeal by co-club founders Terry Owens and Graham Brookland. This was accompanied by a consortium, just three directors remained on board from last term with a hopefully positive future ahead as the club survived by the skin of it’s teeth.

It hasn’t been an easy one over the years, full of ups and downs, and some life-living memories, but the important thing is THE PHOENIX LIVES ON!

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SOME WISE WORDS FROM GRAHAM BROOKLAND

Some wise words from a co-Club Founder of Aldershot Town and recently appointed Club Ambassador, With Graham Brookland, who lives, speaks and writes Aldershot Town, who held a variety of roles at the Graham Brookland football club since it’s birth in 1992; right up until the CLUB AMBASSADOR dismal and emotional 2013 administration days. After a turbulent year it is hoped that the conclusion of the 2013/14 season will set the foundations for the football club as it looks to the future. It was never going to be easy and, indeed, not pretty too. The disruption of relegation from the Football League added to the woe of administration ensured that there would be obstacles, and plenty of them, to endure along the way before any kind of firm footing could be considered. There are no winners from such an experience because of the effect and negativity that surrounds it and that has to be accepted because if any football club should have learned its lessons from the past then it is Aldershot Town. The healing process takes longer for some individuals than others and the obvious anger, disappointment and finger pointing was always going to occur and that is understandable.

However the target for phase one of post admin Aldershot Town was to

Aldershot Town FC 2013-2014 End of Season Annual 7 | Page remain a member of the Conference Premier division. Defeats in March at Tamworth and Braintree Town led many Shots supporters to believe that they may be on the verge of witnessing a double demotion. My view is that such a confirmation would have had a catastrophic effect with regards to the supporter base of the club and its perception. Walking out of the stadium at Braintree there was plenty of discussions taking place. It was generally accepted that the supporters had done their bit with rallying cries and that the only people who could get us out of this sticky situation were the players and management. They should receive great credit for the turnaround of fortunes. Brett Williams' penalty in the sixth minute of injury time at Macclesfield Town paved the way. Everything that epitomizes the experiences of being a football supporter summed up in the kick of a ball. Had that penalty not been converted the consequences could have been severe. The lad showed calmness and composure of extortionate proportions as he slotted the ball home and supporters young and old hugged each other in delirium. The work was continued in nervy circumstances as Salisbury City were defeated 3-2 on Good Friday and then Woking.

Uncle Tom Cobbley and all were at Kingfield on that Easter Monday lunchtime and it was an occasion that will be remembered for many a year. Mark Molesley's late winner meant that the party could begin in earnest whilst Williams' maturity in dealing with a pressurised situation shone through again minutes before and why not celebrate. This wasn't just about surviving the drop. This was about the relief of passionate football fans who had stuck by their club in the leanest of lean times being part of something special against all the odds. We could have been relegated but we weren't. When the players were asked to stand up and be counted they delivered. They delivered for those fans and the message had struck home the importance of why a football club had to remain in the town.

So many people had played their part over the past year to rejoice in

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It means nothing if we cannot move on from here though. I hope that the lessons of the past year are heeded for good this time. We lost it somewhere along the way over the course of the last few years. We may be a small football club but it one with a big heart and that is what makes it special.

Graham Brookland

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M CLUB OFFICIALS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PLAYING STAFF

JACK ROLLIN, SHAHID AZEEM, JOHN MANAGER: ANDY SCOTT LEPPARD, TONY KNIGHTS, JOHN DENNING,

BRIAN BLOOMFIED, RUSS HOWELL, ANDY COACHING STAFF: TERRY BULLIVANT, MATT GRAY MUCKETT OPERATIONAL MANAGER: RICHARD PETTY HEAD OF MEDICAL/SPORTS SCIENCE: RUSS CLASH COMMERCIAL: NICKY BANGER, AMY FEARN HEAD OF ACADEMY: STEVEN MOSS MEDIA CLUB DOCTOR: DR. ROB SWIGELARR HEAD OF MEDIA: STEVE GIBBS KITMAN: STEVE FRANCIS PROGRAMME EDITOR: VICTORIA ROGERS

STATISTICIAN: PETE STANFORD

PHOTOGRAPHER: IAN MORSMAN

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ALDERSHOT TOWN HISTORY TIMELINE

1992: ALDERSHOT TOWN FC WAS FOUNDED BY TERRY OWENS AND GRAHAM BROOKLAND

1994: PROMOTED FROM THE 1995: 4TH IN THE ISTHMIAN 1993: CHAMPIONS OF THE ISTHMIAN LEAGUE DIVISION LEAGUE DIVISION ONE, FA CUP ISTHMIAN LEAGUE DIVISION TWO, REAHING THE QUARTER FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND & FA THREE FINAL OF THE FA VASE TROPHY 3RD QUALIFYING ROUND

TH TH 1996: 5 IN THE ISTHMIAN 1997: 7 IN THE ISTHMIAN 1998: CHAMPIONS OF THE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE, LEAGUE DIVISION ONE, FA CUP LEAGUE DIVISION ONE, TH RD ND ST REACHING 4 & 3 2 QUALIFYING ROUND & FA REACHING FA CUP 1 QUALIFYING ROUND IN THE FA TROPHY 3RD QUALIFYING QUALIFYING ROUND & FA RD CUP AND FA TROPHY, ROUND TROPHY 3 QUALIFYING ROUND RESPECTLIVELY

1999: 7TH IN THE ISTHMIAN 2000: 2ND IN THE ISTHMIAN TH LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION, FA LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION, FA 2001: 4 IN THE ISTHMIAN CUP 4TH QUALIFYING ROUND, CUP 2ND ROUND, FA TROPHY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION, FA ST RD FA TROPHY 4TH ROUND & 4TH ROUND AND HAMPSHIRE CUP 1 ROUND & FA TROPHY 3 WINNERS OF THE HAMPSHIRE SENIOR CUP WINNERS ROUND SENIOR CUP

2002: 3RD IN THE ISTHMIAN 2003: CHAMPIONS OF THE 2004: 5TH IN THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION, FA ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER CONFERENCE SOUTH, REACHING CUP 1ST ROUND, FA TROPHY DIVISION, REACHING THE FA THE CONFERENCE PLAY OFF FINAL 3RD ROUND & WINNERS OF CUP 4TH QUALIFYING ROUND & FA CUP 2ND ROUND, FA TROPHY THE HAMPSHIRE SENIOR CUP AND WINNERS OF THE SEMI-FINAL HAMPSHIRE SENIOR CUP

TH TH TH 2005: 4 IN THE CONFERENCE 2006: 13 IN THE 2007: 9 IN THE CONFERENCE PREMIER, REACHING THE CONFERENCE PREMIER, FA PREMIER, FA CUP 3RD ROUND & ND CONFERENCE PLAY OFF SEMI- CUP 2 ROUND & WINNERS WINNERS OF THE HAMPSHIRE FINAL & FA CUP 2ND ROUND OF THE HAMPSHIRE SENIOR SENIOR CUP CUP 2008: CHAMPIONS OF THE 2009: 15TH IN FOOTBALL 2010: 6TH IN FOOTBALL LEAGUE CONFERENCE PREMIER, FA LEAGUE DIVISION TWO, FA DIVISION TWO, REACHING CUP 1ST ROUND, FA TROPHY CUP 2ND ROUND, LEAGUE CUP DIVISION PLAY-OFFS, FA CUP 2ND SEMI -FINAL & CONFERENCE 1ST ROUND, FOOTBALL ROUND, LEAGUE CUP 1ST ROUND, LEAGUE CUP WINNERS LEAGUE TROPHY 1ST ROUND FOOTBALL LEAGUE TROPHY 2ND ROUND

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2013: 23RD IN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO, RESULTING IN TH TH 2011: 14 IN FOOTBALL 2012: 11 IN FOOTBALL RELEGATION TO THE (FOOTBALL) LEAGUE DIVISION TWO, FA LEAGUE DIVISION TWO, FA CONFERENCE PREMIER, 1ST CUP 2ND ROUND, LEAGUE CUP CUP 2ND ROUND, LEAGUE CUP ROUND IN FOOTBALL LEAGUE ST TH 1 ROUND, FOOTBALL LEAGUE 4 ROUND, FOOTBALL CUP, 2ND ROUND IN FOOTALL ND ND TROPHY 2 ROUND LEAGUE TROPHY 2 ROUND LEAGUE TROPHY & 4TH ROUND IN FA CUP

2014: 19TH IN THE CONFERENCE PREMIER, REACHING THE FA CUP 4TH QUALIFYING ROUND & 4TH ROUND IN THE FA TROPHY

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M ALDERSHOT TOWN FC GROUND

The Recreation Ground, has been the home of Aldershot Football Club (reformed as Aldershot Town in 1992) since it was opened back in 1926. For sponsorship reasons, the ground’s official name is now The Electrical Services Stadium, and has a capacity of 7,025 although the record attendance recorded at the ground is 19,138 in an FA Cup replay when Aldershot played Carlisle United back in January 1970.

Address

Aldershot Town Football Club

The Electrical Services Stadium

High Street

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU11 1TW

Phone: 01252 320211

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Toilet & Catering Facilities

The complex has average toilet and catering facilities, housed in both the home and away ends of the ground. With catering from Clarke’s Catering, offering a range of food and drink – from burgers to hot dogs to chips and more; all available within your fingertips, with bars open at displayed times for home supporters.

Visiting Supporters

Segregation between home and away supporters is usually in force, unless otherwise stated. Visiting supporters are accommodated in the South East corner of the ground, which compromises 212 seated which are allocated in the away section of the South Stand, next to the slab with approximately an extra 1,320 housed in the away section of the East Bank terrace. That said, a portion of the open terrace in the South Stand, adjacent to the East Bank is also allocated to visiting supporters, in the away end.

Visiting supporters must, unless otherwise informed by the respective personnel, enter the ground, by walking up Redan Road (Hill), before accessing turnstiles 11 and 12, at the rear of the ground, with visiting supporters usually advised to leave enough time; with just two turnstiles for away supporters.

Admission

Admission varies – should you be a participant of seated or terraced. These are the usual prices associated for a standard league home fixture. Seated is £19 adults, £15 concessions, under-16′s £8. Terraced admission is as follows: £17 for adults, concessions £13, under-16′s £5. For either and both terraced and seated, under-6′s are admitted free.

Hospitality

Hospitality, mascot and other commercial related packages are also available, get involved by contacting Commercial Manager, Nicky Banger, ranging from match ball and matchday sponsorship to mascot to boards and banner advertisement.

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FIXTURES & RESULTS

Fixtures and results grid courtesy of Club Statistician, Pete Stanford with match reports With available at www.thealdershotwriter.co.uk. Pete Stanford

Date Opponents Venue Competition Result

Sat Jul 10 Portsmouth H Friendly 0-2 Sat Jul 20 Eastleigh A Friendly 2-1 Tue Jul 23 Staines Town A Friendly 1-1 Sat Jul 27 Basingstoke Town A Friendly 2-1 Sat Aug 3 Sutton United A Friendly 3-2 Mon Aug 5 Kingstonian A Friendly 1-0

Sat Aug 10 Grimsby Town A Skrill Premier 1-1 Tue Aug 13 Dartford H Skrill Premier 3-0 Sat Aug 17 Cambridge United H Skrill Premier 0-1 Sat Aug 24 Salisbury City A Skrill Premier 0-1 Mon Aug 26 Woking H Skrill Premier 2-1 Sat Aug 31 Southport A Skrill Premier 0-1 Sat Sep 7 Macclesfield Town H Skrill Premier 1-0 Fri Sep 13 Hereford United A Skrill Premier 2-0 Tue Sep 17 Barnet H Skrill Premier 3-3

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Sat Sep 21 Wrexham H Skrill Premier 2-0 Tue Sep 24 Welling United A Skrill Premier 0-1 Fri Sep 27 Kidderminster Harriers $ A Skrill Premier 0-0 Tue Oct 1 Fleet Town A HSC 2 6-2 Sat Oct 5 Grimsby Town H Skrill Premier 0-3 Tue Oct 8 Luton Town H Skrill Premier 3-3 Sat Oct 12 Lincoln City A Skrill Premier 1-0 Sat Oct 19 Alfreton Town H Skrill Premier 2-3 Sat Oct 26 Shortwood United A FAC 4Q 1-1 Tue Oct 29 Shortwood United H FAC 4Q R 1-2 Sat Nov 2 Chester A Skrill Premier 1-1 Tue Nov 12 Cambridge United A Skrill Premier 0-4 Sat Nov 16 FC Halifax Town A Skrill Premier 0-4 Sat Nov 23 Southport H Skrill Premier 5-1 Tue Nov 26 Braintree Town H Skrill Premier 2-1 Sat Nov 30 Weston-super-Mare H FAT 1 1-1 Tue Dec 3 Weston-super-Mare A FAT 1 R 5-2 Tue Dec 10 Farnborough H HSC 3 1-1 * Sat Dec 14 Worcester City H FAT 2 4-1 Sat Dec 21 Tamworth H Skrill Premier 6-0 Thu Dec 26 Forest Green Rovers A Skrill Premier 1-3 Sat Dec 28 Welling United H Skrill Premier 3-1 Sat Jan 4 Wrexham A Skrill Premier 1-2 Sat Jan 11 Guiseley H FAT 3 3-0 Tue Jan 14 Gateshead A Skrill Premier 0-0 Tue Jan 21 Barnet A Skrill Premier 3-1 Sat Jan 25 FC Halifax Town H Skrill Premier 2-2 Tue Jan 28 Nuneaton Town A Skrill Premier 1-2 Havant and Tue Feb 4 A FAT Q-F 1-4 Waterlooville Tue Feb 18 Forest Green Rovers H Skrill Premier 2-2 Sat Feb 22 Hyde A Skrill Premier 2-2 Tue Feb 25 Dartford A Skrill Premier 1-1 Sat Mar 1 Lincoln City H Skrill Premier 2-3 Sat Mar 8 Tamworth A Skrill Premier 0-1 Tue Mar 11 Chester H Skrill Premier 2-0 Sat Mar 15 Nuneaton Town H Skrill Premier 2-2 Kidderminster Tue Mar 18 H Skrill Premier 0-0 Harriers

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Sat Mar 22 Braintree Town A Skrill Premier 0-1 Tue Mar 25 Gateshead H Skrill Premier 1-2 Sat Mar 29 Hyde H Skrill Premier 1-0 Sat Apr 5 Luton Town A Skrill Premier 0-1 Tue Apr 8 Alfreton Town A Skrill Premier 4-1 Sat Apr 12 Macclesfield Town A Skrill Premier 1-1 Fri Apr 18 Salisbury City H Skrill Premier 3-2 Mon Apr 21 Woking A Skrill Premier 2-1 Sat Apr 26 Hereford United H Skrill Premier 1-2

Key

Skrill Premier: (Skrill) Conference Premier

FAC: FA Cup (4Q R means FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round)

HSC: Hampshire Senior Cup

FAT: FA Trophy (FAT 1 R means FA Trophy 1st Round Proper or FAT Q-F means FA Trophy Quarter-Final)

Friendly: Pre-Season Friendly

$: Qualified for coverage of BT Sport’s Conference Premier 2013/2014 coverage

*: Lost 5-4 on penalties

The dates above may not show the original fixture’s date, but the re- arranged fixture’s date due to cup fixtures taking precedence.

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M ALDERSHOT TOWN FC TEAM

Glenn Morris

In August 2012, he trialled for cash stricken Portsmouth and was the main goalkeeper to play during a pre-season friendly at the EBB Stadium against League Two (at the time), Aldershot Town.

After not being offered a contract at Fratton Park, he was signed by Aldershot manager (at the time), Dean Holdsworth on a six month contract which was then extended until the end of that season. Morris was made redundant this summer like no fewer than twelve others of the first team squad, and began his senior career at Leyton Orient in 2001.

During his time with Orient, he made 124 league appearances during his nine years with the club. In May 2010, he was released by Leyton Orient and just short of three months later, he put pen to paper on a one year deal with Southend United. With 37 games in all competitions under his belt at The Shrimpers, he extended his contract by a further year. In May 2012, Morris was made unemployed like eleven others at Southend.

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Joe Oastler

Aldershot captured the signature of Joe Oastler in August 2013.

Oastler, aged 23, enjoyed youth football since the age of eight at Portsmouth between 1998 and 2008 before joining Conference South side, Bognor Regis Town in 2008 after being deemed surplus to requirements, being released in March that year. After making just 3 appearances with the Rocks, in the summer of 2008, he made an exit to Loftus Road, the home of London based, Queens Park Rangers.

He managed to make just one senior appearance for Q.P.R., being loaned out to Salisbury City in 2009 where he featured 11 times and Torquay United, making 85 appearances and netting one goal during his loan period with Torquay before signing on the dotted line for the Gulls in June 2011 on a two year deal.

After a successful trial with Aldershot under the management of Andy Scott, he signed for The Shots in August 2013 after the club was brought out of administration.

Anthony Tonkin

Aldershot captured the signature of Joe Oastler in August 2013.

The England born left sided defender, born in Newlyn (England), began his playing career with Mousehole before switching to Falmouth Town. He helped Mousehole to be the runners-up of the South Western League during the 1997/1998 season. He signed for Yeovil Town in 1998 and during his three years with The Glovers, he made 95 appearances and scored one goal.

A year at Stockport County followed before agreeing terms with Crewe Alexandra in August 2003 for a fee believed to be in the region of £150,000. Anthony was released by Crewe just short of a three year period with the club

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In 2007, he was loaned to Grays Athletic before joining Forest Green Rovers on a permanent transfer in the summer of 2007. He featured 38 times for the Rovers before moving to Cambridge United in July 2008 and after just over five months with The U’s, he joined Oxford United for an undisclosed fee in January 2010.

After being deemed surplus to requirements, four months later, he left Oxford and consequently, joined Aldershot Town in the summer of 2012, putting pen to paper on a one year deal before triggering a clause in his contract which meant that after a handful of appearances, he would extend his stay at the EBB Stadium and avoided unemployment because of this, with no fewer than 13 redundancies within the Aldershot Town Squad.

Craig Stanley

Craig joined Aldershot Town Football Club in July 2012 after leaving Bristol Rovers. He began his playing career with Walsall before being loaned out to Raith Rovers.

He had further spells with AFC Telford United, Hereford United, Morecambe, Torquay United (loan) and Bristol Rovers where he which made 34 appearances, netting one goal throughout his time with the Pirates.

At the beginning of the 2013/2014 campaign, Andy Scott named Craig as Club Captain for the upcoming season and is a good but learning leader and is a fantastic rolemodel and image for the club.

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Jake Goodman

(returned to parent club before the end of the season)

Jake joined the Shots in August 2013 on loan from Millwall and will remain at the EBB Stadium until January 5th 2014. Goodman is yet to make his first team debut for The Lions, having signed a professional contract in July 2011. Last season, Jake spent a month’s loan at Luton Town, making 11 appearances during this loan period. He made his debut for the Shots in August 2013 during the opening game away to Grimsby Town.

Solomon Taiwo

(returned to parent club before the end of the season)

Twenty eight year old, Solomon, a graduate of the Millwall Academy, before starring for a host of non-league sides

In August 2007, his signature was tied down by his previous bosses at Sutton United in March 2007. During his time with The U’s, he spent valuable loan experience on loan to Dagenham & Redbridge before being snapped up by The Daggers on a permanent basis in October 2007.

An athletic and strong-built central midfielder, whose in-form performances earned him a move to Championship side Cardiff City in August 2009 with a fee believed to have been in the region of £250,000 be paid to Dagenham & Redbridge to ensure and secure his services. His debut for The Bluebirds came in a 2-0 defeat against Doncaster Rovers; as a substitute but lasted just short of two years with limited options in South Wales, in which time freed up more time to return to Dagenham on loan, making a solid 18 appearances this time round in his second loan for The Daggers, finding the net, just on one occasion, followed by Leyton Orient and brief spells with Mansfield Town and Bromley – the very club where he had made his senior footballing debut.

After leaving The Ravens in February 2013, and just over a month of not being on any club’s books, he was reunited with his former Dagenham & Redbridge

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Adam Webster

(returned to parent club before the end of the season)

Adam came through the youth ranks at Portsmouth at a young age of 12 and signed a scholarship for Pompey in the summer of 2011.

He made his Pompey debut at the age of 17 the weekend after the Chelsea clash in the FA Cup during a Football League Championship match against West Ham United and came on in place for right back, Greg Halford after 75 minutes.

He has made 21 league appearances for Portsmouth before joining Aldershot Town in August 2013. Webster made his debut on August 10th 2013 during the league opener for the Shots away to Grimsby Town, playing and starting at centre back, partnering fellow loanee, Jake Goodman.

Adam Mekki

Adam enjoyed his youth football days with Reading before moving to Aldershot in 2006 before breaking into the first team and signing a professional contract in 2009 and was amongst three to do this, but he’s the only one of the three remaining.

He made his senior debut for the club in February 2011, coming on for Jermaine McGlashan during a goalless draw at the EBB Stadium in front of the roaring home fans.

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Martin Rowlands

Martin began his playing career with Wycombe Wanders after a spell with Heston Gaels GAA at a young age.

Consequently, he joined Farnborough Town in 1997 after he was not offered a professional contract by the Chairboys.

He made a further 39 appearances for the now wound up club, being wound up in 2007 after the club entered administration and was liquidated during the summer of 2007, scoring 7 goals for The Yellows.

In August 1998, Rowlands signed for Brentford for a fee in the region of £45,000 and during the space of five years with The Bees, scoring just twenty goals in 152 first team appearances.

He suffered a broken leg but joined Ian Holloway’s (at the time) Queens Park Rangers, on a free transfer during the summer of 2003. Nine years down the line after making 198 appearances and netting 33 goals for The Hoops, having loan spells with Millwall and Wycombe Wanders in 2011 before signing on the dotted line for Colchester United in February 2012. After just a short period of three months with The U’s, he was released through injury after making just 9 appearances during which he had scored 2 goals for Colchester United.

After being made a free agent, in August 2012, he joined Leyton Orient on a month long contract after trialling for The O’s for the past weeks. In August 2013, he put pen to paper, joining liquidation threatened and recently relegated, Aldershot Town FC.

Rowlands has also featured for his home country, the Republic of Ireland Under 21′s and also featuring 5 times for the Republic of Ireland international team.

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Brett Williams

Brett embarked on his footballing career at Eastleigh before agreeing terms with Winchester City in 2008. In November 2008, Brett returned to Eastleigh before signing a contract extension in February 2009, making 34 appearances and scoring 4 goals for The Spitfires. Eastleigh received a record transfer fee from AFC Totton before having a third spell with Eastleigh after just one season at The Stags, joining in 2009.

In January 2011, he joined Championship side, Reading on an 18 month contract after a successful trial period in which he scored during a reserve game as a triallist for The Royals with Reading paying £50,000 to capture his signature. He didn’t manage to make his debut for the Royals before being loaned to Rotherham United, Northampton Town and finally Woking before joining The Shots in early August 2013.

Matt Paterson

Matt embarked on a playing career at Bournemouth before switching to Southampton in 2008 after eight odd years with the Cherries. After making 17 appearances, scoring 2 goals for the Saints, he signed for Southend United on a two and half year deal in January 2010, making his debut for the club the following day during a 1-1 draw against Wycombe Wanders.

Between 2011 and 2012, Matt Paterson enjoyed loan spells with Stockport County, Hamilton Academical and Forest Green Rovers before joining Burton Albion in August 2012 on a six month agreement.

A year later and he agreed terms with Hampshire based club, Aldershot along with the news of three other signings, Martin Rowlands, Glenn Morris and Joe Oastler.

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Bradley Bubb

During his two previous years with the Shots, he spent much loan experience at local rivals, Woking, having being signed from Conference South neighbours, Farnborough in June 2011.

In July 2013, after being made unemployed by his previous bosses at Aldershot, he opted for a move abroad and was snapped up by former Aldershot manager and Antwerp boss, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink before favouring a move back to Aldershot in January 2014 during the January transfer window.

Aaron Wickham

(left the club before the end of the season)

Aaron, a hard working attacking midfielder; has had previous spells with Cambridge City and Cambridge United, Bradford City, Luton Town, Grimsby Town and most recently Grimsby Town. He is quite physically built and is good with the ball at his feet.

Alan Martin

During his two previous years with the Shots, he spent much loan experience at local rivals, Woking, having being signed from Conference South neighbours, Farnborough in June 2011.

In July 2013, after being made unemployed by his previous bosses at Aldershot, he opted for a move abroad and was snapped up by former Aldershot manager and Antwerp boss, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink before favouring a move back to Aldershot in January 2014 during the January transfer window.

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Jordan Roberts

Jordan is a young and pacy winger who came through the youth ranks of Peterborough before switching to Aldershot’s academy in 2011, as a second year scholar for the Shots.

In February 2012, Roberts made his senior debut for the Shots after signing his first professional contract four days earlier.

He has enjoyed loan spells with Havant & Waterlooville, Tamworth and Bishop’s Stortford.

Chris Barker

Chris joined liquidation threatened, Aldershot Town in August 2013.

33 year old, Barker enjoyed his youth football with Alfreton Town between 1997 and 1999. His senior playing career started at Barnsley in 1999, making 113 senior appearances and netting 3 goals during his time with The Tykes.

In his first full season with Barnsley, he was awarded with the club’s Young Player of The Year award. In July 2002, Barker joined Cardiff City for a fee believed to be around £500,000 with an extra £100,000 clause should Cardiff be promoted. He was loaned to Stoke City in August 2004 for three months before being recalled early after just a month. On August 18th 2006, he joined Colchester United on a loan deal until January 2007. During this loan period, he made 38 appearances for The U’s. Barker made a transfer to London based club, Queens Park Rangers in June 2007 on a free transfer, penning a two year deal. During his time with The Hoops, he featured 25 times before completing an emergency loan move for Plymouth Argyle in August 2008, making his debut that day against Wolverhampton Wanders.

He made 54 appearances in his time with The Pilgrims and was loaned to Southend United in 2010, featuring 4 times for The Shrimpers.

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Jack Maloney

(returned to parent club before the end of the season)

Joining in August 2013 on a month’s loan, from parent club Portsmouth, Jack only managed to make just two substitute appearances during his short month’s stay at the Electrical Services Stadium in 2013/2014.

Josh Scott

The twenty eight year old had terminated his contract by mutual consent with Sky Bet League Two side, Dagenham & Redbridge, the week before joining the Shots in January 2014.

Having came through the set up at Hayes, and making a handful of appearances during his time with The Missioners before the club merged with Hayes & Yeading back in July 2008.

Next, he joined Dagenham & Redbridge where he made 85 starts and found the net 23 times during his time with The Daggers and after more than five years at the club, he terminated his contract by mutual consent two days before joining the Shots.

Charlie Strutton

(returned to parent club before the end of the season)

Coming through the youth set up at Buckinghamshire based Chalfront St Peter, spending a number of years there before Charlie completed a move to The Wombles in March 2012, penning a short term deal, finding the net 67 times in his 96 appearances for the club after enjoying loans with Maidenhead United and most recently, Braintree Town, a month back. This summer, he dotted a new two year deal with parent club, AFC Wimbledon and will be certainly looking to get off the mark during his

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But, his stay with the Shots was limited to just his debut appearance, returning to parent club AFC Wimbledon for rehabilitation after coming off the worst in a lethal challenge, against Southport from a fellow opposition counterpart.

Cameron Brown

(left the club before the end of the season)

Attacking midfielder, Cameron Brown, (before Aldershot Town) was most recently with Radstock Town of the Premier Division of the Western Football League, having came through the youth ranks of Bristol City.

He successfully trialled and impressed gaffer, Andy Scott during the 2013/2014 pre-season campaign and is now registered for the upcoming season and opening game away to Grimsby Town.

Bobby Webbe

Bobby joined Aldershot Town in July 2012 after being a first year scholar at Wycombe Wanders and joined the Shots as a second year scholar.

He can either play as a midfielder or as a right back.

Mark Molesley

32 year old midfielder, Mark returned to the club for his third spell with the Shots, putting pen to paper on a one year deal in the summer of 2013. Mark embarked on a playing career with Hayes in 1999, coming through the youth ranks of the Missioners who no longer exist after being wound up in 2007. During his time with Hayes, he made 167 appearances, scoring 16 goals.

In 2005, he joined Cambridge City, making 30 appearances and netting 7 goals for the Lilywhites before agreeing terms with Aldershot Town during the

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During his first spell with the Shots, he featured 33 times and scored just one goal. He then had further spells with Stevenage Borough, Grays Athletic and Bournemouth (on loan) before signing for Bournemouth on a permanent deal.

In 2012, he returned to the EBB Stadium, previously known as the Recreation Ground during his last spell with the club but this time on a loan, making just eight appearances under the management of Dean Holdsworth. Molesley agreed terms with Exeter City in 2013 after a brief spell at Home Park, the home of Plymouth. In August 2013, Mark put pen to paper on a one year deal for Aldershot Town, in his third spell for the club. Before signing, he has made 41 appearances for the Shots and during 2008/2009, was involved with the England C international team.

Meshack Douglas

17 year old 5’11” Meshack came through the club’s youth system and has featured twice already this term, and is described as a strong right back “who loves to go forward” (Darren Barnard).

A Wolverhampton born right sided defender who is currently regarded as a backup to the first team, on most occasions, providing cover as an unused substitute on the bench except two of them.

Luke Williams

Luke has been with the Shots since the age of 12 and his presence within the first team became public knowledge during the 2012/2013 pre-season campaign.

He now provides cover to fellow keeper and team-mate, Glenn Morris, officially making his debut in an Aldershot shirt as a substitute within the first fifteen minutes during an FA Cup tie which ended in a 1-1 draw away to Shortwood United before making his full debut in the 2-1 replay defeat at home to Shortwood in an embarrassing exit from the FA Cup in the fourth qualifying round.

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Jaydon Gibbs

Jaydon is the brother of Arsenal and England defender Kieron Gibbs, agreeing terms in July 2013 on non-contract terms, has had previous spells with Guildford City, Chipstead having begun his career at MK Dons/AFC Wimbledon.

Nick Grosvenor

Nick is a second year scholar in the Aldershot under 18’s who featured during the 2013/2014 pre-season friendlies.

Tristan Plummer

A graduate of the Bristol City set up, with reports of interest from Premier League giants, Arsenal but were dismissed by Bristol City chairman, Stephen Lansdown back in 2006.

He earned his first professional contract in January 2007 but didn’t manage to break into The Robins’ first team before joining League Two side Luton Town on loan in August 2008, making his debut for The Hatters in a 3-1 defeat against Port Vale before a loan with Torquay United followed for the remainder of the season, being recalled after just a month after just making one appearance.

Next, he was sent on loan to Hereford United where he teamed up with former clubmate Marlon Jackson and then in January 2010, featuring just twice during a months loan at Gillingham.

After a season-long rest from professional football, Tristan was snapped up by Portuguese second division side Portimonense S.C. the following July before returning to England where he subsequently signed for Weston-Super-Mare of the Conference South after an unsuccessful trial 2. Bundesliga side DSC

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Arminia Bielefeld. A former England youth international, leaving The Seagulls this morning in which time he has featured and scored twice already against the Shots so far this term, in this season’s FA Trophy venture original tie and subsequent reply leg and joins the Shots, being allocated squad number 25.

Nick Pope

(returned to parent club before the end of the season)

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Jonothan Henly

(returned to parent club before the end of the season)

19 year old Henly, is a graduate of the Reading academy and has been with The Royals since the age of 10 and has had several call ups to the Scotland U19′s before receiving his first call up to the U21′s earlier this month. Recently, he signed a two year deal with parent club, Reading after being an unused substitute during their Premier League encounter against Everton back in March 2013.

Dan Butler

Dan Butler is a left sided defender and made sixteen starts for Parent club Portsmouth in 2013/2014; joining the Shots on a months loan and was previously at Havant & Waterlooville in the Conference South back in November 2012, making just eight appearances during his loan spell with The Hawks.

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Aiden O’Brien

(returned to parent club before the end of the season)

Aiden, a 20 year old fan favourite and Republic of Ireland international, joined at the time injury struck back Aldershot Town from parent club, Millwall; of the Sky Bet Championship in November 2013. Aiden holds valuable previous experience with the likes of: Crawley Town (loan) and previously, Hayes & Yeading and Staines Town.

Manny Oyeleke

Emmanuel joined Aldershot Town on a youth loan in early August 2013. The 20 year old midfielder will call home at the Electrical Services Stadium until 22nd December 2013.

Emmanuel enjoyed his youth football with Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers and Brentford, signing on a two year scholarship program for the Bees in May 2010 before making his debut as a substitute on December 3rd 2011 during a 1-0 defeat against Wrexham in the FA Cup. He only managed one first team league appearance during his time with Brentford, on December 31st 2011 during a clash against MK Dons which finished in a 3-3 draw although Oyeleke was substituted at the half time break and were at the time 3-0 down but came back to 3-3.

In January 2013, he joined Northampton Town on a month’s loan from parent club, Brentford.

Mark Phillips

6ft 2, 32 year old full back Mark Phillips, joins from Southend United, a man who had previously played under the boss, Andy Scott at Brentford, in which time – lifting the 2008/2009 Coca Cola League Two trophy.

In 2013/2014, Phillips made 32 appearances for The Shrimpers, since scooping the Player of the Season award for for 2011/2012 and all in all, making a total of 114 appearances for The

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Shrimpers as a whole.

Mark carries some valuable football league experience under his belt – including extra experience with Darlington and Millwall, which proved to be of an advantage of the Shots’ final seven games of 2013/2014.

Harry Cornick

Since graduating from the youth set up at AFC Bournemouth in September 2013, 19 year old Harry, who joins from parent club AFC Bournemouth; can either play as a striker or a winger.

Harry joined The Cherries from Wessex League side Christchurch in January 2013, having put pen-to-paper on a contract extension until 2016. In early 2013, he made five appearances whilst on loan at fellow league counterparts Welling United, finding the net just once in five outings for The Wings.

Robert Gerrard

Young Rob Gerrard was called upon on two or three occasions, providing cover to the first team – on the bench with low numbers due to injury.

Matt Rudolph

Matt has captained the club’s Youth Team on numerous occasions throughout the 2013/2014 season, a youngster who was part of the Aldershot Town 2013/2014 pre-season campaign, also providing extra cover to the first team.

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PLAYER CARDS

1 9 11

Name: Glenn Morris Name: Brett Williams Name: Bradley Bubb

Position: GK Position: FW Position: FW

Av. Rating: 5 Av. Rating: 8 Av. Rating: 7

29 19 22

Name: Aiden O’Brien Name: Mark Molesley Name: Jaydon Gibbs

Position: FW Position: CM/LM Position: RB/MF

Av. Rating: 9 Av. Rating: 8 Av. Rating: 8

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M ALDERSHOT TOWN: RETAINED LIST

M UPDATED: 30TH MAY 2014

18 year old goalkeeper Luke Williams, midfielders Martin Rowlands and fringe With squad youngster Bobby Webbe, plus “The Aldershot Writer” frontmen Bradley Bubb and Matt Paterson.

Scott was last known to be in negotiations in (with an announcement and an updated expected to be released soon), with the hope to retain goalkeeper, Glenn Morris, defenders Joe Oastler, Jaydon Gibbs and Anthony Tonkin, wide- men and graduates of the club’s youth set-up; Jordan Roberts and Adam Mekki and forward Josh Scott, whilst Scott is also in discussions with last season’s skipper, Craig Stanley about his future at the Shots.

Chris Barker and frontman, Brett Williams have triggered renewal clauses in their contracts which will see the pair remain at the club until 2015, with Mark Molesley also having the option to extend but is still evaluating his options.

Further to this, Glenn Morris was set to join League One side Gillingham on a one year deal on July 1st (2014), after he was in contract talks with the Shots’ boss, Andy Scott.

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M STATS CORNER

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Season Total ATFC Career Total

Starts Subs Goals Starts Subs Goals Glenn Morris 34 - - 38 1 - - 1 Joe Oastler 40 2 2 40 2 2 7 - Anthony Tonkin 11 5 - 51 7 - 1 - Craig Stanley 53 - 2 58 - 3 6 - Jake Goodman OL 24 2 1 24 2 1 1 - Solomon Taiwo OL 6 - - 6 - - 1 - Adam Webster OL 28 - - 28 - - 2 - Adam Mekki 22 9 6 56 44 9 1 -

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Martin Rowlands 29 14 2 29 14 2 5 - Brett Williams 49 1 28 49 1 28 8 1 Matt Paterson 14 18 4 14 18 4 - - Arron Wickham 2 6 2 2 6 2 - - Bradley Bubb 14 5 3 15 15 3 1 - Alan Martin NC 3 - - 3 - - - - Jordan Roberts 30 15 7 33 23 7 5 2 Chris Barker 47 1 - 47 1 - 3 - Charlie Strutton OL 1 - - 1 - - - - Jack Maloney OL - 2 - - 2 - - - Josh Scott 11 10 3 11 10 3 3 - Cameron Brown 1 3 - 1 3 - - - Joe Partington OL 10 - 1 10 - 1 2 - Bobby Webbe 1 - - 1 - - - - Mark Molesley 30 4 7 72 12 9 8 - Meshack Douglas S 1 2 - 1 2 - - - Luke Williams S 2 2 - 2 2 - - - Jaydon Gibbs 32 7 4 32 7 4 2 - Lewis Young 15 6 2 15 6 2 1 - Nick Pope OL 5 - - 5 - - - - Tristan Plummer 2 4 1 2 4 1 - - Jon Henly OL 10 - - 10 - - - - Dan Butler OL 13 2 - 13 2 - 1 - Aiden O'Brien OL 9 - 7 9 - 7 - - Manny Oyeleke OL 37 3 6 37 3 6 7 - Mark Phillips OL 7 - 1 7 - 1 2 - Harry Cornick OL - 2 - - 2 - - - Elliott Blair S 1 1 1 1 1 1 - -

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Jake Edwards Y 1 - - 1 - - - - Joe Gater Y 1 - - 1 - - - - Rob Gerrard S 2 - - 2 - - - - Nick Grosvenor S 1 1 - 1 1 - - - Kofi Halliday S 2 - 1 2 - 1 - - Jack Howard S - 1 - - 1 - - - Charlie Kennedy Y 1 - - 1 - - - - Doni Pollock Y - 1 - - 1 - - - Matt Rudolph S 1 1 - 1 1 - - - Shaun Sims Y 1 1 - 1 1 - - - Milan Stojsavljevic S 1 - - 1 - - - - Own Goals 3

Key

NC = Non Contract OL = On Loan S = Scholar Y = Youth Team Player Players in italics left the club during the season

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M JAYDON SET FOR SUMMER OP

Aldershot Town’s Jaydon Gibbs is set for a > player profile summer operation after pulling up with a double hernia. Jaydon Gibbs This was after a terrific and thrilling season in D.O.B: DA/MO/YE the Skrill Conference Premier, since signing on non-contract terms last summer, before Av. Rating: 7/10 extending his stay at Aldershot Town in the following months. Jaydon is the brother of Arsenal and England defender Kieron Impressing since making the right back Gibbs, agreeing terms in July position his own like natural position, being 2013 on non-contract terms. converted from a centre half to a right back, Holding valuable non-league he was called upon with low numbers in experience, following previous defensive cover. spells with Guildford City, Chipstead, holding valuable non- league experience; having begun his career at MK Dons/AFC Wimbledon.

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M ALDERSHOT TOWN FC ACADEMY PICTURES COURTESY OF NYC GAPP & DARREN BARNARD BARNARD

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Luke Williams Ryan Russell Milan Stojsavljevic

HAS NOW LEFT CLUB

Meshack Douglas Ryan Chitson Joe Rapley

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Shaun Frowen Louis Hawkins Chris Weber

Kofi Halliday Shaun Simms Sam Hutchings

HAS NOW LEFT CLUB

Doni Pollock Callum Reed Pranav Thapa

Jay Welch Jack French Elliot Blair

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Mitchell McDonald Blaise Gapp Will Peters

Ryan Creswell Robert Gerrard Johnnie Longmore

HAS NOW LEFT CLUB

Hadley McCrossan Lorenc Qerimi Tayshan Hayden-Smith

Benny Read Ib Bangura Kenny Okafor

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Jake Edwards Jake Howard Matt Rudolph

Charlie Kennedy Nathan Connolly

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M A FAREWELL TO KOFI

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A farewell and goodbye to scholar, Kofi Halliday who has announced that he has terminated his contract with Aldershot Town, another on the list to leave the Electrical Services Stadium as part of the boss, Andy Scott’s summer squad makeover.

Five faces have so far left the club (those being goalkeeper Luke Williams, midfielders Bobby Webbe and Martin Rowlands and frontmen Bradley Bubb and Matt Paterson), with Kofi being the sixth, with contract discussions still ongoing with the rest of the retained players.

A fellow Shots’ supporter; Matthew Norgate – wrote into us, saying: “Think it is a shame, he had a natural eye for goal and I thought he would make it into the 1st team in a season or so. There are rumours floating around that he is going to sign at a higher level, and if that’s the case really can’t blame him at all.”

On behalf of Aldershot Town, we wish Kofi the best for the future.

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M INTERVIEW WITH SHAHID AZEEM

I caught up in an exclusive interview special with Aldershot Town Chairman, Shahid Azeem (SA), after a rollercoaster ride following the dramatic events last summer, who With came under ten questions in ten minutes; talking about the dramatic events of the Shahid Azeem summer (with overcoming administration with the ever so looming threat of liquidation), and more including urging fans to keep the faith ahead of the Shots’ final few games of the season just passed in 2013/2014. Tune in below.

AW: Hi Shahid, how are you?

SA: I’m fine – bit of a cold, but I’m fine.

AW: You must be proud having such icons, such as Frank Burt involved in this football club (who celebrated his 100th birthday this year)?

SA: Well, I think any club in the country would be proud to have someone like Frank Burt. I don’t think there is any football club in the country who can actually sort of go and brag about having a supporter, who has a 100 years; but not someone that has actually followed the football club since (19)26, from when the club was formed to now. So, he’s been coming here for the last 86

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AW: Oh ok; I know you were previously involved with local rivals, Woking. What made you change routes and theoretically, set up shop here at the club?

SA: Ermm… in 2010, I was approached by Woking, which I got an office in Woking, I work in Woking and I was approached to become their Chairman. And reality was that you know, it didn’t quite work out and football is one of those things that people have got lots of opinions about certain things. But I think in ten years; no sorry ten months, I did quite a lot of work there but reality was that we didn’t really see eye-to-eye really and that was the direction I wanted to go – so that was the direction I wanted to go. But when I left in 2011, I didn’t really get involved that much in football. I just used to go and watch – go and watch Chelsea, or Guildford City, or Aldershot; and then Nicky Banger (Commercial Manager, Aldershot Town) invited me to come and watch a game and it’s through that - it persuaded me to get involved with the football club.

AW: Ok – when you and your consortium stepped up back in August, when the club was in it’s last knees; did you have had a flutter and butterfly feeling in your stomach?

SA: I think there was a huge-huge emotion during probably from sort of the beginning of January until we enquired the football club. The club has always had financial problems and during the sort of beginning of the year, there was funding required, which we helped. Some of it is historic now and it’s well documented; but I think for the consortium and the people who cared about the club, we really wanted to make sure that there was a club for the community to support. So it was very sleepless nights, lots of challenges, lots of personal sacrifices for everybody. But the reality is today Morgan – that we’re here today, in sort of coming to the end of April and with three games to go; and we’ve still got a football club to support.

AW: What was the situation, if you mind me asking: regarding Terry Owens, a co-club founder of Aldershot Town? Did the result conclude with an open door – so to speak?

SA: Well, the door is open for everybody at the moment and I think people are

Aldershot Town FC 2013-2014 End of Season Annual 46 | Page trying to make more out of this Terry Owens situation than exists. I still regularly talk to Terry and I regularly meet up with Graham Brookland all the time; you know they were co-founders of the original football club. But during the beginning of August when we took over the football club, we wanted to go through lots of changes there but Terry is still a well-respected, well-known celebrity in Aldershot and we continue talking to him at the moment.

AW: Some supporters maybe questioned the judgement or reasoning behind the idea of extending the contracts of management team, Andy Scott and Terry Bullivant. Do you have full faith, whether or not they would pull it off; survival, to make sure the Shots compete in the Skrill Conference Premier next season?

SA: I think the football management team; Andy and Terry, have done a remarkable job. The guys through the year from March weren’t being paid, but still stuck out and they put a lot of time and effort through the summer – you know we were desperate to get players and people always need to understand that the club only came out of (administration) on 1st August, when we started to get the teams ready. But for-for, Andy and Terry – they; we had four players signed on. So I think there’s been a lot of chat and a lot of learning going on there, but we’ve got – the board has a lot of respect and trust in Andy and Terry. But I think it’s always easier to get rid of managers, but you know – that’s not always necessarily the answer and we have faith in Terry and Andy and I think they’ve got vision and you’ve got to build on this foundation.

AW: There have been many ups and downs this season. Many obstacles and bumps and bounces but we’re almost there. Do you urge fans to still keep the faith?

SA: I think the whole club, to be honest Morgan sits on the supporters and the community, and this is one of the football clubs I find the supporters are fantastic where we’ve been going round the rest - when we’ve been going to away matches and service stations: the supporters; we engage with them and I think we really, really want the supporters to get behind it (the club) and the club exists for the supporters.

AW: The official club website maybe suits a purpose, you said that the club are committed to the Football League (interactive) website – but has the “other”

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SA: I think what with the new support company website company: has taken over from about a week or so ago, so come the beginning of the next month or so; there’s plans to get new videos from interviews with players and managers. The look and feel needs to be changed, we need to have an ecommerce site which we can start selling ticketing. So I feel there’s going to be huge change, but we’re still committed to the Football Conference – no sorry the Football League (website), but there’s going to be a lot of work behind the scenes to make give the look and feel a better website.

AW: You were able to welcome two long standing supporters onto the club’s Board of Directors, Peter Bloomfield and Andy Muckett. How will these two appointments benefit and boost the club, maybe not in the near future but the long term too?

SA: I think the – well err; I know Peter Bloomfield very know and I’ve known Andy Muckett for a long time. Andy’s being doing our accounts and helping with our financials and he’s got an accountancy business, so he’s actually bringing those skill sets; which he’ll be running the financial side with Russ Howell. He’s a committed supporter and then, Brian Bloomfield; everyone knows he’s been around since the (19)70’s, so he’s got some time on his hand and he’s had to run a very successful business, and he’s got background in finance, marketing, sales – so it’s more skill sets we need to open up and we need some more blood on the board.

AW: The Board, as well as the Shots Trust, recently released a statement that explained that smoke bombs and flares, which are prohibited in football stadiums around the country, would not be tolerated by the Board of Directors and those who enter a football stadium could risk a banning order and/or even imprisonment. It’s serious stuff now, isn’t it Shahid – it affects the club’s reputation and image and would that maybe make those individuals think twice beforehand?

SA: Well I think it’s actually important Morgan that we actually we have to work with the rules and the laws of the game and I have to say health and

Aldershot Town FC 2013-2014 End of Season Annual 48 | Page safety is absolutely paramount. And flares and these are banned from football clubs and we will do our upmost that goes ahead. And that I was at the game at Luton, and I was probably about sixty or seventy metres away from where the flare went off and I could still smell it from that distance away and I don’t think it’s just not right and we’ll work with the bodies to make sure we engage with people and try to sort of talk to them and to make sure these things don’t happen.

AW: It wouldn’t be without the continuous support of – of course of the supporters, sponsors, staff, management team and fellow directors and also, the players; would we be here today still fighting – we’ve been given another lifeline here haven’t we?

SA: I think this year has been – every game has been a lifeline; we had – when we started the season: we all said we would have our ups and downs this year and we thought we would have some good and some bad days and that’s what makes the football so emotional. I mean – you know: we’ve got three weeks; three games – two hundred and seventy minutes to go. Starting today with Salisbury, I think it’s in our hands and I think the supporters, sponsors, fellow staff and directors; we’re all pulling together to make sure we stay in the Football – in the Football Conference Premier.

AW: Thanks Shahid.

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M ACTIVITY IN THE BOARDROOM

There’s activity in the boardroom, welcoming the appointments of two long standing supporters, Brian Bloomfield and Andy Muckett to the board of directors, both bring valuable and great experience in sales, marketing and financial management, joining existing fellow directors, John Leppard, Tony Knights and John Denning, Finance Director Russ Howell and Chairman Shahid Azeem.

Andy Muckett, of whom is the founder of Aldershot based accountancy firm AKM Associates, said, “I am extremely proud to have been invited onto the Board of Directors. Having been involved with the Club for a number of seasons as a sponsor, and more recently supporting the Board in terms of providing financial reporting, it is apparent that the Club plays a vital role within the local community.

He added, “Shahid Azeem’s vision to develop deeper and more inclusive community ties is one that I fully embrace, and I am very excited to have the opportunity to be a part of this future. I believe that the Board has a great range of skills and experience to keep the Club on track both on and off the pitch for many years to come.”

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A supporter of the Club since 1976, Brian brings valuable experience in sales and marketing, finance and commercial, having been a regional director for one of Britain’s major house builders, Brian Bloomfield, who was an existing member on the Club’s board of directors under previous Chairman Kris Machala, said, “Following an approach from the Club, and after various discussions, I am pleased and proud to join the Board of Directors at Aldershot Town FC. I see this as a privileged custodial position to serve the supporters in the best interests of the Club, and to further its endeavour to cement itself as a fully-embraced community entity. After the difficulties of the previous year it is important that the Club moves forward with the supporters at its centre to fulfil both its goals and aspirations.”

Aldershot Town Chairman, Shahid Azeem said, “Andy and Brian add extra strength, experience and expertise to the Board. We have known both of them for a long time – they are passionate supporters of this Club and support our vision for the future.

“This is great news for the Club and another boost ahead of a crucial week. We have three vital games left to confirm our Skrill Conference Premier status and I believe that the optimism around the Club at the moment will help us to achieve our aims.

“I encourage all Shots fans to join us for the final 270 minutes of the season. Their support has been fantastic all year and I know that they can make a difference, against Salisbury City, Woking and Hereford United. We are very grateful for such fantastic support, which we saw once again at Macclesfield Town last weekend.”

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M ALDERSHOT TOWN FC BACKROOM STAFF

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Jack Rollin – Vice-President

A lifelong supporter of whom is one of the most respected journalists in the country, having been a football columnist for the Sunday Telegraph for twenty one years previous, and Founding Editor on the distinguished World Soccer Magazine.

He claims his claim to fame has been the “Sky Football Year Book”, which is acknowledged the “Bible” of football and similarly shares editing duties with his daughter, Glenda.

Shahid Azeem – Chairman

Shahid was appointed onto the Board of Directors in January 2011, a former Chairman of Woking FC.

He is also an award-winning British-Pakistani entrepreneur who is widely known in Surrey and took over as Chairman and led the consortium in 2013 which completed the ownership of Aldershot Town Football Club.

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John Denning – Director

Joining the Board of Directors in August 2013, responsible for looking at the club at a wider perspective; that being how the club make a community impact, working closely with the council and supporters to try to improve the standing of the club overall, looking to the future – more than the day to day operations of the club.

John Leppard – Director

John was part of the consortium that completed the purchase of Aldershot Town Football Club in August 2013 after the club entered administration.

Previously on the Board of Directors since 1997 and was the Managing Director of a local car firm and former club sponsors, Charters Peugeot. He is a life-long supporter who is from Ash and his responsibility as a Director is situated around financial matters and he has involvement within the commercial capacity too at the club.

Tony Knights – Director

Tony was another member of the consortium who completed the purchase of Aldershot Town Football Club in August 2013 after the club entered administration that summer.

He had previously served 23 years in the British Army, serving his country proudly before penning Bullets To The Boardroom.

Russ Howell – Finance Director

A member of the consortium back in August 2013 after the club entered administration and dealt with the financial aspects during this period and is now dealing with the financial side of the football club.

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Richard Petty – Operational Manager

Richard is a character who is well known to club officials, supporters and the wider community alike, and was the Chairman of the Supporters Club throughout most of 2008 and has 20 years of experience within the Commercial and Corporate sector, before being appointed as Operational Manager for 2013/2014, holding a variety of roles including the care aspect of the football stadia.

Nicky Banger – Commercial Manager

A former professional footballer - who in his playing days; featured for the likes of Southampton, Oldham Athletic, Oxford United and Dundee. Including spells with Eastleigh and Havant & Waterlooville, after retirement through a prolonged back injury, Nicky held a number of roles within the commercial sector before being appointed as Corporate Sales Manager at the Shots in January 2008.

To this day, he holds a variety of day-to-day responsibilities including on matchdays and is also now responsible for the sales of Season Tickets and part of the job is handling with potential businesses or individuals/groups who would potentially be interested in advertisement and also is the man who holds the mike on matchdays in the EBB Lounge.

Bob Green – Club Secretary

Appointed as Club Secretary in March 2010, after the departure of Graham Hortop.

Bob has been involved with the club for many years and had spent the last thirteen years or so as Secretary of the Junior Shots section.

Steve Gibbs – Head of Media

For any queries/enquires or media requests, please email the club’s Head of Media, Steve Gibbs on [email protected] or phone 07740 857043.

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Victoria Rogers – Programme Editor / Media Consultant

Victoria is responsible for the content of the club’s official matchday magazine and in January 2013.

The programme scooped an award for the npower League 2 Best Design award in the 2012/2013 Independent View (Northern Programme Club awards), being praised by Head of Media (at the time), Graham Brookland.

Pete Stanford – Club Statistician

The author of ‘The Phoenix Has Risen – An A to Z of Aldershot Town FC’, also one of the club’s statisticians; keeping statistical information up to date – being a member of the club’s official website team.

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M END OF SEASON REVIEW

After many obstacles and bumps and > quote bounces, we’re finally over the finish line! It may have been an anxious wait but we’ve “ After many obstacles pulled it off. We all share a love for the Shots, and bumps and after a very tough season back in the bounces, we’re finally Conference, following a summer ten point over the finish line! deduction, after the club entered administration on May, 2nd 2013.

Three very tough and restricted months followed, with the threat of liquidation ringing in the ears of the Aldershot Town faithful. The task in hand may not have at all been an easy one but it is an incredible achievement, considering four days or so prior, we had just four senior players on the club’s books.

Thanks to the help of some supportive sponsors and the wider community, management team and a very fresh squad plus a dedicated board of directors, we’ve pulled through after some very tough times. I shared a tear in my eye on May 2nd 2013, as the club entered

Aldershot Town FC 2013-2014 End of Season Annual 56 | Page administration. With Terry Owens also sharing a tear on the local radio, you know when times are tough, as well as the resignation of also co-Club Founder, Graham Brookland from his Head of Media post. Two very committed and very friendly people who gave their life to the club after it initially folded in the Spring of 1992, before forming that same year; further down the non-league pyramid.

The Aldershot Town manager said that he would like rewarding contracts for the forthcoming season, with three players triggering their minimum amount of appearances in their contracts to trigger a contract extension for 2014/2015. Some people doubted whether if the team and everyone could pull it off. It was always to survive in the Conference Premier, with next season always being the aim of consolidating our league position before looking and expecting further – not saying it won’t be easy; it may not.

So; let’s get down to business – re-living some of the events throughout the season.

Starting with July and August then. It all started with a visit down the M25, paying a visit to relatively locals and a well-built Conference South side Eastleigh to kick off their pre-season campaign, only to suffer a 1-0 defeat. Next up was a mid-week visit to Staines Town in a narrow 1-1 draw. A defeat to Basingstoke followed, and then a four goal thriller 2-2 draw at Camberley. That left two – a 3-2 victory against Sutton United and next, the spoils were shared at Kingstonian. The Shots completed their first loan signing, with Millwall’s Jake Goodman joining on a youth loan with the transfer embargo still not lifted straight after the Shots’ exited administration. Then, Portsmouth graduate Adam Webster joined on an initial five month loan. Shots’ fans then discovered the return of Mark Molesley, putting pen to paper on a one year contract before the boss Andy Scott revealed five further signings; with five triallists successfully signing on (those being goalkeeper Glenn Morris, defender Joe Oastler, midfielder Martin Rowlands and also frontmen, Matt

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Paterson and Brett Williams). Two more joined on loan, being Portsmouth’s Jack Maloney and Brentford’s Manny Oyeleke, plus trio Chris Barker, Cameron Brown and Aaron Wickham, along with former Chipstead left winger, soon to be converted right back, Jaydon Gibbs.

The season kicked off on 10th August, with a draw against Grimsby on the opening day with Joe Oastler taking the lead for the Shots, with Ross Hannah brought down by Adam Webster in the area, as Hannah stepped up and converted – making no mistake from the spot. The Shots’ opening home game was a 2-1 victorious day to Dartford, saw one change – that being; Adam Mekki sidelined with a fractured collarbone on the opening day at Grimsby with goals from Brett Williams, Manny Oyeleke and Aaron Wickham enough to snatch the three points away from Dartford. Four days later and The Shots suffered their first defeat of their league campaign against a promotion chasing Cambridge United side, before going to Salisbury the following Saturday and seeing the same result. A derby day thriller followed, with Woking visiting the newly renamed The Electrical Services Stadium, as goals from Brett Williams and Matt Paterson were enough to secure the three points against their much- formed rivals, making a delightful bank holiday weekend for the Shots’ community. The final day of August saw the Shots go down 1-0 at Southport, and returning with nothing from Merseyside.

September brought BT Sport coverage of Aldershot Town’s game at Kidderminster Harriers in late September after a 1-0 win over Macclesfield Town, 2-0 win at Hereford United, a buzzing 3-3 draw at Barnet, as well as a 2-0 victory against Wrexham. September saw Lewis Young signing on-on a short term contract, plus defensive cover in the form of Nick Pope from Charlton Athletic, on a month’s loan.

And then goes October – the month when the Shots’ management team (of manager Andy Scott and his right hand man, Terry Bullivant) extended their contracts with the club until June 2016, after arriving in February 2013. The Shots exited the FA Cup in the first qualifying round against

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Shortwood United, whilst picking up just one win out of a possible six games, in October – that being a 1-0 victory over Lincoln City. October also saw Andy Scott bolster his available options, with the additions of Portsmouth’s Dan Butler and Reading’s goalkeeper Jonothan Henly.

In November, Scott’s hot shots smashed five past Southport, in front of 1,592, whilst also squeaking past Essex boys, Braintree Town by a 2-1 scoreline, as a 1-1 draw against Weston-Super-Mare earned the Shots’ a replay three days later and a second chance, in the FA Trophy. This was after a double 4-0 defeat at Cambridge United and FC Halifax Town. AFC Wimbledon’s Charlie Strutton arrived on an emergency month’s loan, and also adding Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, Aiden O’Brien from Millwall on a youth loan, with Strutton breaking his leg on his Aldershot Town debut.

December came around and the Shots bypassed Weston-Super-Mare, in a seven goal jam-packed fest in Somerset. Four out of five wins was an excellent record for the keeping – after a 4-1 win over Worcester City in the next round, a thrilling 6-0 victory against Tamworth, 3-1 defeat at Forest Green Rovers and then, a 3-1 win over Welling. December also saw the extension of the loans of Aiden O’Brien and Dan Butler.

The transfer window and loan window reopened in January, when Bradley Bubb made a return to the Shots, in his second spell, as well as the loan addition of Joe Partington, and the short term signings of Josh Scott and Tristan Plummer. Another day and another win in the FA Trophy for the Shots followed, with a 3-0 thumping over Guiseley, as the Shots progressed to the next round. The Shots picked up a 3-1 win over Barnet, with defeats to Wrexham and Nuneaton also, and was followed by 0-0 and 2-2 draws against Gateshead and FC Halifax Town, respectively.

And with three months left, the Shots’ FA Trophy campaign ended in the hands of neighbours, Havant & Waterlooville, in an embarrassing 4-1

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March brought a hectic schedule for the Shots with a total of six home games in March – against Lincoln City, Chester, Nuneaton Town, Kidderminster Harriers, Gateshead and Hyde. The Shots’ 2013/2014 Tour of Duty was selected for Braintree Town on Saturday, 22nd March, as the Shots Trust operated discounted prices for this trip with the Shots’ travelling in numbers to the heart of Essex, with a pre-match meet in the Orange Tree, with a vibrant atmosphere filling Cressing Road that afternoon. Five additions were made in March; in the form of the experienced Mark Phillips, Bournemouth graduate Harry Cornick, the return of the pair, Manny Oyeleke and Dan Butler on loan and the short term signing of goalkeeper Alan Martin with again low goalkeeping cover, as teenager Luke Williams resumed his usual youth team duties.

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WILLIAMS NETS TWICE NETS WILLIAMS CHESTER AGAINST

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M THE SHOTS TRUST – AN INTRODUCTION

The Shots Trust are an independent and THE NINE DIRECTORS democratic supporters trust, representing the interests of Aldershot Town fans, with the view Chairman: (Ian Goodwright) and goal of converting Aldershot to being a Vice-Chairman: (John Orme) community owned club. Board Model Policies: Peter With the main emphasis being “To help ATFC O’Donnell achieve its full potential with emphasis on bringing the club to fans & community”, their Board Model Policies: Ian main objectives and goals include: Barnett

* Raise funds and deliver benefits for ATFC, Media & Communications: Tommy Anderson supporters and the community Website Manager: Sefton * Represent and communicate with supporters Owens * Promote ATFC and help strengthen its Community Links and Community links Forever Shots Fund: Stuart * Engage the skills and energy of supporters Griffiths

* Develop a professional and beneficial Treasurer: (Vanessa Storey) relationship with the Board of Directors at Club Liaison Officer: Bob Aldershot Town. Green

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M DATE FOR TRUST AGM RELEASED

WWW.THEALDERSHOTWRITER.CO.UK/DATE-TRUST-AGM-RELEASED/ The details of the Shots Trust 2014 AGM (Annual General Meeting) has been released – commencing at 7:30pm on Wednesday, 25th June; in the EBB Lounge, with Trust members and those who are interested in joining the Trust set to turn up, with The Shots Trust Board present to answer questions and any requests they may have.

Members are reminded that should they wish to submit any motions to be considered by The Shots Trust Board, must be submitted by Saturday 24th May, by email to [email protected].

Unfortunately, The Shots Trust have indicated that after a fantastic effort during their time on the Shots Trust Board, the pair of director John Orme and Trust treasurer Vanessa Storey are set to step down from their roles on the Trust Board with Club Liaison Officer Bob Green indicating his intention to re-apply for the forthcoming season – as The Trust seek to “fill their shoes”.

Shots Trust’s Media & Communications Director, Tommy Anderson, looks forward to the meeting and said: “We are delighted as a Trust to finally announce the date for this year’s AGM. We have done so much work over the past twelve months and come on leaps and bounds as a Trust and

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“In accordance with the rules, one third of the Trust Board are required to resign each year at the AGM and they have the option to stand for re- election. This year, Bob Green, John Orme and Vanessa Storey will resign at the AGM. Bob has indicated his intention to stand for re-election but unfortunately John and Vanessa will not be seeking re-election which we are deeply saddened to hear. We fully understand their reasons and would like to thank them for all their efforts during their time with us and we wish them all the very best for the future.

“To fill their shoes, we are now looking for new Trustees to join our team and if this is something that interests you, then please send us your application via email at [email protected] and in your application, please indicate the skills that you have and your willingness to commit the amount of time required to fulfill your responsibilities as a Trust Board Director. Your statement should be between 150 and 300 words in length. Please also include your name, address, contact telephone number and the names and contact numbers of two current members of the Trust who are happy to propose and second your nomination.

Tommy, the Grandson of former Aldershot FC Coach John Anderson; added: “Please note that all nominees, proposers and seconders must have up-to-date paid Trust membership and be over 18 years old as at 24th May 2014 – the deadline for nominations to be received.”

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M “THE ALDERSHOT WRITER”

M WWW.THEALDERSHOTWRITER.TUMBLR.COM

The official home of “The Aldershot Writer” is www.thealdershotwriter.tumblr.com - has an all new slick, crisp and modern design, with several components on the homepage to bring you closer to the content – such as a featured slider, the most recent six news article posts, and more.

Installed and ready to go, showing off latest news from the Shots along with a website search facility; with the natural colours of the Shots (the classic red and blue).

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M OFFICIAL CLUB WEBSITE & SHOTS PLAYER

M M WWW.PLAYER.THESHOTS.CO.UK WWW.THESHOTS.CO.UK

The official club website is the official source for everything Aldershot Town Football Club related, a rundown from the latest - from news to official match reports and previews, photos to player, staff and boardroom profiles, statistics and more including information on the commercial aspect of the football club and you may note that it’s skin is alike to many other Football League clubs because it is hosted on the Football League Interactive (FLi) network.

The homepage consists of several components; a slideshow boldly broadcasting featured and latest articles, a latest news and “Next” and “Previous” games items, a poll, a minimized version of the current league standings, the club’s official twitter feed, featured Premium videos and other components; drawing you closer to the club including a Match Gallery; the latest photos from the Shots’ previous game registered on the dashboard. Quick and easy navigation leads you to the content with it’s fantastic photos captured by Official Club Photographer, Ian Morsman and official statistics provided by the Press Association.

‘ShotsPlayer’ is the Official Premium Audio service which replaced the old ‘Premium Shots’, Shots Player; offers a range of premium content including audio interviews, behind the scenes and historical content.

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M PROVISIONAL FIRST FRIENDLIES ANNOUNCED

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Aldershot Town are delighted to confirm their revisit ahead of their forthcoming 2014/2015 campaign, to The Wheatsheaf Park – on Saturday, 26th July, as per their pre-season schedule.

In addition to this, other friendlies on Tuesday 29th July at Sutton United and the visit of League Two outfit AFC Wimbledon have also already arranged, with other friendlies being announced very soon, with already five faces leaving the Electrical Services Stadium this summer as part of the summer shape-up from the boss, Andy Scott, with preparations for next season already under way. Further to this, the Shots will play Chelsea under-21 young guns on Friday 18th July 2014.

All three pre-season friendlies are provisional fixtures and as released into the public domain, as of 16th June 2014.

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M CLUB SPONSORS

M UPDATED: 30TH MAY 2014

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Bridges

Major Shirt Sponsor

Bridges is an established estate agents with about thirty years of experience in the selling and renting property market.

Formed in 1991. During the summer of 2013, they boast as the major shirt sponsors of Aldershot Town Football Club and were delighted to secure a three year sponsorship deal with the club.

Electrical Services Southern

Ground Sponsor

The official ground sponsors; the Aldershot stadium was officially renamed in the summer of 2013 to the Electrical Services Stadium.

This was announced during the home encounter back in September 2013 and the club are extremely proud to have Electrical Services Southern as their

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Central Heating Services

East Bank Sponsor

Supplying and servicing central heating systems and boilers across Surrey and Hampshire, and are valued club sponsors.

RHLA Group

Community Stand Sponsor

With about forty years in leasehold property management across the South East of England.

Sponsors of the latest family addition to the now called Electrical Services Stadium, the 1992 Community Stand.

Reade Signs

South Stand Sponsor

When signs carry your message and portray your project/business, there is no room for mistakes.

Working closely with you to deliver your final product; when you call Reade Signs, the job is as good as done.

Domino’s Pizza

North Stand Sponsor

A well-known and well established pizza delivery company, your local store is on Victoria Road, Aldershot with discounts for Shots supporters.

Knights Group

Knights Group, providing a comprehensive security service throughout the nation. Since becoming an SIA approved contractor, Knights Security have been

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Airlynx Express

With over 15 years of experience in the industry, are regarded as the best in Southern airport transfers, business trips, feeder services and shuttle runs and serves the Hampshire area, sponsors of the Patrons Lounge, this year, now known as the Airlynx Lounge. They also provide the travel for the Shots’ first team to away games as well as for the supporters club, The Shots Trust.

Indigo Press

Proud to be associated with the Shots for over two years now, printing “theshots” matchday programme magazine, and also offer high quality business cards, flyers and leaflets at competitive prices.

Ascot Lawyers

First opening their doors back in February 2000, they specialise in a range of legal services, handling legal matters throughout the UK.

They hold a pitchside board, which reads, ‘Our Aim is Your Goal’.

Arcom IT

Providing a friendly and responsive service, supporting the club both on and off the field, focussing on small and medium-sized businesses, taking the time to understand the customer’s needs, also proud IT sponsors of the Shots.

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Field Training Services

Requiring a course? Not exactly sure what you need to cover? Want to know what it is you are legally required to do, get in contact with Field Training Services, by phoning 01252 547900 or email [email protected].

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M PREVIOUS WORDS FROM THE BOARDROOM

As featured in the previous annual, which was released just before Christmas (2013); words from the boardroom in the shape of Aldershot Town Chairman, Shahid Azeem.

I commend “The Aldershot Writer” for what I know about him. He is a young and very enthusiastic Aldershot supporter who is passionate about the Club and wants to make a positive difference by publishing this unofficial Annual. Although the views expressed may not necessarily be those of the Chairman and the Board, I welcome his ability to air those views in this way and hope that the publication serves to stimulate further and wider interest and discussion and awareness. Morgan McLellan would like to publish this more formally and has asked the Club to help achieve that but at the moment we are not in a position to, so it will remain on-line, for the present at least and hopefully there are individuals or companies out there who will support Morgan and I hope fans and other interested parties will encourage Morgan to pursue his passion.

So thank you The Aldershot Writer. We have already widely and loudly expressed the hope that we can gain a far larger profile in people’s hearts and minds by transparently doing our best for the community and we welcome this kind of entrepreneurial approach from the football part of that community.

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Enjoy the read and keep supporting the ‘Shots’!

Shahid Azeem

(Chair Aldershot Town FC)

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M FINAL WORDS FROM THE AUTHOR

I must one again thank my co-Author of the unofficial Aldershot Town 2013-2014 ‘End of Season’ Annual and co-Club Founder of Aldershot Town, Graham Brookland.

After a delay in reaching a publication date, I would like to apologise for the delay but I hope it is informative and makes for some good reading.

And until next time, that’s it from me – we may expect to publish another sometime between December and January.

Best Wishes,

The Aldershot Writer w: www.thealdershotwriter.tumblr.com e: [email protected]

*Please do not rely on any statistical information (such as player profiles) - as not everything is provided by Pete Stanford.

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