Tadcaster Albion AFC BRIDLINGTON TOWN Tuesday 1st September 2015 7.45pm kick off at i2i Stadium Matchday PROGRAMME £1.50 John Smith’s FC The club is believed to have been In 1982/83 they became a founding Albion finished fourth in their first formed in 1892 as John Smith’s FC. member of the Northern Counties season in the NCEL Premier Division It wasn’t until 1923 that the Tadcaster East League, originally in the NCEL and won the NCEL President’s Cup, Albion AFC name was adopted. In Division Two North before league beating Farsley AFC 5-1 in the final. the early years the club played in the reorganisations led them to Division That was followed by an 8th place finish local York League. In 1948 Albion One in 1991. They rarely finish in the in 2011/12 and 6th in 2012/13. won the York League. They continued top half of the league in the 1990’s In the 2013/14 season Rob Northfield competing in the York League during and finished bottom in 2001/02 & resigned a few days before the start of the 1950’s & 60’s. 2003/04. the season and i2i Sports Ltd agreed Tadcaster Albion, in the early days, At the start of 2004/05, Jim Collis to take effective control of the club played home games on the site of became manager and at this point and company, with Matthew Gore the cricket ground on Station Road, becoming the new Chairman. fortunes on the pitch started to improve before moving to the Ings ground, near dramatically. In his first season, Albion In 2014/2015 the Brewers lead the to where the present Samuel Smith finished 5th in the league, the following NCEL Premier for most of the season, Brewery Packaging Block now stands. year a 3rd place finish meant promotion but a poor run of games in March led to Changing facilities were in the town, at was missed by one point. them finally finishing in third. the rear of the Falcon Public House on Jimmy Reid took over as manager in An excellent run in the FA Vase saw Chapel Street, and it was a common 2006, but his time was blighted by them make history by making it through Saturday afternoon sight to see nets, off the field problems. An attempted to the Quarter Final of the FA Vase corner flags, buckets, oranges, players hostile takeover by dissident commit- where they drew a record breaking and officials trekking through the town. tee members took a massive amount crowd of 1,307, but were narrowly Down the years the club has played of money to fight. Then in Nov 2007, beaten by Highworth Town. in several leagues. In early times, an attempted arson attack on the The Brewers also broke many other Barkston Ash and later still the Yorkshire clubhouse caused a lot of damage. records throughout the season – taking and Northern Counties East Leagues. Paul Marshall took over at the start of more than 200 fans away to Armthorpe Football continued on the Ings ground 2008/09, in his first season he played Welfare on a cold Tuesday night where until 1960, when the club moved 100 mostly local players and the team they went on to win 10-0. yards up river to its present home at the struggled and finished 17th. At the end of the season, the club Park. In 2009/10, with an influx of a few opted not to renew their contract with In 1973 the club joined the Yorkshire new key players, Albion won the NCEL manager Paul Marshall, and two weeks League Division 3 and were promoted Division One title. later former Harrogate Railway boss in 1975 & 1977 to reach Division 1, In 2010, Rob Northfield, took over as Billy Miller was unveiled as the club’s relegation was to follow in 1979 & Chairman of Tadcaster Albion (2010) new manager. 1980. Ltd, and the club became a company limited by guarantee. 2 TAFC Information Club History: Founded: 1892 Nickname: The Brewers Owners: i2i Sports Ltd Joined NCEL: Founding member since 1982 Midweek Matchday: Tuesday Club Ground: Address: i2i Stadium, Ings Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 9AY. Club Officials: Capacity: 1500 - Seats: 150 Chairman: Floodlights: Installed 1995 Matthew Gore Clubhouse: Yes Bar: Yes Directors: Hot & Cold Food: Yes Kent Mayall & James Gore Club Shop: At the ground or Website President: Club Honours: Kevin Derry Vice President: NCEL Division 1 Champions 2009-2010 David Lloyd Head of Sport: NCEL President’s Cup 2010-2011 Danny Gore Club Secretary: PROSTAR Cup Winners Ian Nottingham 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 Match Secretary: Club Records: Ian Parker Highest Home Attendance: Programme & Website: 1,307 v Highworth Town FC, Mark Murphy TheFA Vase 6th Round Replay, Public Relations: 2014-2015 Karen Faughey Highest Away Attendance: Head Groundsman: 1002 v Halifax Town FC, Dave Wakefield The FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying, Club Photographer: 2011-2012 Ian Parker Highest Home Victory: Social Media & Website: 13-0 v Blidworth Welfare FC, Jay Taylor NCEL Division 1, 1997-1998 Home Away Highest Away Victory: Club Staff: 2015-16 Season 2015-16 Season 0-10 v Blidworth Welfare FC, Manager: NCEL Division 1, 1997-1998 MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER Billy Miller 0-10 v Armthorpe Welfare FC, Assistant Manager: NCEL Premier Division, Mike Morton 2014-2015 SPONSOR SPONSOR First Team Coach: Highest Home Defeat: Simon Collins 2-10 v Thackley FC, Performance Analyst: NCEL Division 2 North, Richard Lawrence 1984-1985 Physio/Fitness Coach: Lucy Lendhill 3 TAFC Directors’ Notes A big welcome to tonight’s opponents Bridlington Town This Saturday we travel to Clipstone in Mansfield. who have travelled here to the i2i Stadium for our sixth Clipstone won the NCEL Division One last season and league game of the season. have started life in the Premier in a similar vein – with three wins, one draw and one defeat – including an Bridlington have started the season strongly and have excellent away win at Worksop Town. had some good wins over teams like Staveley Miners Welfare and Handsworth Parramore. Former Taddy If you’re interested in travelling to Nottinghamshire to striker Lewis Clarkson has started the season very watch Taddy take on the league’s new boys, please well and has already scored four league goals for the contact Emma on 01904 606000. If there is enough Seasiders. We all know about Lewis’s ability in front of interest we will organise a coach. Otherwise we will help goal, and our defence will be looking to keep a close to organise car sharing. eye on him. Enjoy tonight’s game, and thanks as always for your A big thank you to everyone who came to our FA support. Cup tie against Colne on Saturday. It was a superb day, though we were disappointed with the result. We The i2i Sports Directors thought the lads put in a fantastic performance, but were Matt Gore, James Gore & Kent Mayall severely hampered by Jordan’s unfortunate sending off in the 34th minute. 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