The Lilywhite Skegness Town v Hallam FC Saturday, 26th September 2020 Vertigo Stadium, Skegness Kick-off 3pm £1 1 Skegness Town AFC The Vertigo Stadium, Wainfleet Road, Skegness PE25 2EL (founded 1947) Chairman: Martin Jackson Secretary: Stuart Capes Treasurer: Allan Gray Committee members: Jamie Whittam, Nick Chapman, Mick Davison, Kevin Brady and Derek Andrew Manager: Nathan Collins Assistant Managers: Chris Rawlinson & Nick Chapman Player/coach: Leon Mettam Coaches: Ben Collins, Brian Sargeant Physio: Arun Gray Cover photo: Jenk Acar in action against Dronfield Town last Saturday. Photo by Nigel West 2 Chairman’s welcome Today we extend a warm Vertigo welcome to the players, officials and supporters of Hallam FC. It was great to be back in competitive action last Saturday, and we are grateful to you for co- operating with the extra precautions we had in place to guard against the spread of COVID-19. Having done so well to combat the virus and get back to being able to watch grassroots football it would be a tragedy if we had to close our doors again. Please stay alert, stay safe and continue to follow the latest guidance. It was a shame that the lads couldn’t build on their first half lead last week, and slipped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Dronfield Town. I’m sure the players, and management team, will be going all out to show their bouncebackability today, but I’m equally sure that Hallam won’t be in any mood to gift wrap the three points. Don’t forget we are in action again on Tuesday night when we travel to Selby Town who also lost their opening game of the season. It wouldn’t be the same without a midweek trip to North Yorkshire. You will recall that two seasons ago we travelled all the way to Selby in the league cup only to have the game postponed by a tea-time deluge. Boston League latest Both our Boston League sides played their last pre-season friendlies last weekend ahead of the big kick-off today. Both won 2-1, the development side overcoming a strong Louth Old Boys outfit. Today our Reserves travel to Sleaford to take on Northgate Olympic in the Premier Division, while the development side travel to the Peter Paine Performance Centre for a Challenge Cup tie against Boston College. Next Saturday our second string are at home to Fishtoft in the Fishtoft Cup, but the match will kick-off at the earlier time off 2pm. The development side travel to Woodhall Spa United Reserves next Saturday for a league fixture, kicking-off at 2.30pm. Player Sponsorship Don’t forget there are a large number of sponsorship options open to you either as an individual or as a local business. You can get to know more by speaking to any of the committee members at today’s game. Martin Jackson, Chairman 3 CLICK & COLLECT FROM 5 MINS AT 400+ BRANCHES With over 400 branches, we’re on hand to help you get the job done, with prices that are always low. Now that’s a result! 400 Supporting Non-League Football 4 Hallam FC - the second oldest football club in the world Located in the suburb of Sheffield 10, fact both captained their respective teams some 800 feet above sea level lies in the first all-Sheffield match with Sandygate Road, officially the oldest London in 1871, in which they football ground in the world and home of experimented with the new rules. Hallam FC since 1860, thus making In 1867 Hallam went on to win the them the second oldest Youdan Cup named football club in the after a local football world to Sheffield FC. enthusiast Thomas After the formation of Youdan. This is Hallam Cricket Club believed to have been in 1804 by the then the first cup landlord of the Plough competition and the Inn, the club oldest football trophy blossomed until by the in the world, which 1850s it had in excess remains the property of of 300 members. the club as it was won It was the wish of outright by Hallam in these members, many of whom were 1867. Although lost for a number years, familiar with the team football being it was bought back from a Scottish played by Sheffield FC, formed in 1857, antique dealer in 1997. to create a less exclusive club led by As professionalism grew within the cricketers and thus in 1860, Hallam FC game and more clubs were formed, was born. Hallam struggled to compete. However, The first ever challenge match took place they were content to retain their amateur against Sheffield FC on Boxing Day status and still enjoyed success in local 1860 at Sandygate Road. This is still league and cup competitions. believed to be the first ever inter club A crowd of over 2,000 spectators filled game and the oldest to survive until Sandygate as they defeated Bishop today. John Shaw, who was the founder Auckland in an FA Amateur cup game in and captain of Hallam FC, represented 1925. the Sheffield Football Association who, Hallam progressed through the senior along with Charles Alcock of the local leagues and had the opportunity to Football Association of London, created play more famous clubs in the FA a nationally accepted set of rules of amateur playing the game. The two gentlemen in 5 Hallam history - continued Hallam FC pictured in 1910 cup competition. One such cup two new stands were completed for match against Dulwich Hamlet in the 1999/2000 season. New 1953 was played at Sheffield changing rooms were then built Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium behind the main stand and the old and attracted a crowd of over ones were refurbished internally to 13,000 spectators. Hallam went on create a licensed clubhouse. During to win the Sheffield Senior Cup season 2000/2001 Hallam FC four times during the 1950s and received two certificates from the 60s. Improvements to the ground Guinness World Records included the provision of organisation, which recognised that floodlights, first used in 1992, a 250 Sandygate was the oldest football seat stand and a covered standing ground still in use and that Hallam area to house 100 spectators. The FC possesses the world's oldest fund-raising was boosted by a "knock-out" cup , namely the legacy from a late supporter and the "Youdan Cup" of 1867. Both 6 More Hallam history… certificates can be seen proudly and Stephen Whitehead. This saw a displayed in the entrance of the large increase in attendances due to 1860 suite. work both on and off the pitch by The 2009/2010 season saw the staff and volunteers alike. club's 150th anniversary celebrated Their relationships with both with a Dinner and the replay of the Sheffield United and Sheffield first inter club match against Wednesday over the last few years Sheffield FC, which was delayed has led to some to great nights until May Day 2011, due to heavy under the Sandygate lights in the snow on the Sandygate Road pitch form of friendlies with their on Boxing Day itself. The closely illustrious neighbours. Most recent fought game, watched by a crowd was the visit of Sheffield United, of over 500 spectators, saw boasting premier league players Sheffield win 2-1 to take home the which saw a maximum crowd of Alan Cooper Memorial Trophy. 1,000. Off the pitch the marvellous legacy The last three years has seen the left to the club by lifelong fan club grow massively off the pitch Roger Bell allowed the facilities to with a bigger online presence on be upgraded in line with the social media channels as well as modern day league requirements looking at new and innovative and to refurbish the clubhouse. ways to create income. This was officially re-opened by The current incumbent of the local MP and Deputy Prime Hallam managerial hotseat is Craig Minister Nick Clegg on 13 April Denton, who recently had success 2012 as the “1860 Suite”. higher up the pyramid with Moving into more recent history, Worksop Town. Ryan Hindley led the club in back He brings with him, his coaching to back play-off seasons before The staff of Rob Poulter, Wayne Countrymen finished third in the Thompson, Ryan Hopkinson and Northern Counties East League - James Humphreys as they look to Division One in 2017/18 under the have another successful season joint management of Scott Bates both on and off the pitch. 7 Hallam FC circa 1960 Type to enter text Supporting Non-League Football 100’S OF TRADE BRANDS AVAILABLE With our large range of trade brands available, getting the right kit has never been easier. For our full range, pick up a catalogue or visit toolstation.com 8 How things stood before COVID-19 brought things to a halt NCEL Division One (abandoned March 2020) Pl W D L F A Pts Winterton Rangers 27 19 2 6 48 24 59 Skegness Town 26 18 4 4 58 19 58 Selby Town 25 18 2 5 86 40 56 North Ferriby 26 15 7 4 45 17 52 Campion 24 15 3 6 67 37 48 Retford FC 28 12 8 8 52 46 44 Glasshoughton Welfare 26 14 1 11 58 47 43 Hallam 23 10 7 6 41 30 37 Swallownest 25 11 4 10 44 43 37 Nostell Miners Welfare 25 11 2 12 55 42 35 Dronfield Town 25 10 5 10 50 43 35 Armthorpe Welfare 28 10 4 14 39 47 34 Parkgate 25 10 4 11 35 51 34 Rossington Main 26 8 7 11 40 46 31 Brigg Town CIC 30 8 6 16 44 63 30 Ollerton Town 26 7 7 12 41 39 28 Hall Road Rangers 24 8 4 12 44 52 28 Worsbrough Bridge Ath 24 6 5 13 40 50 23 Harrogate Railway Ath 25 5 1 19 33 68 16 East Hull 26 0 1 25 16 132 1 9 Dateline: 19th September 2020 Above: Jenk Acar jinked his way into the box, but was denied by a goalline clearance.