Photo by Terry Gilbert © WELCOME TO MAYESBROOK PARK Barking V Heybridge Swifts Good afternoon ladies, gentlemen, girls and boys. Today, thanks to the hard work, dedication and generosity both in time and money of the people who voluntarily keep the oldest football club in Barking and Dagenham going we are able to continue in our 141st season, our 3rd century and our 56th season in the Isthmian League. We are very pleased to welcome the players, supporters and officials of Heybridge Swifts and of course our own supporters, any uncommitted visitors and those most important people the referee and assistants, without whom we would have no game. We hope that you enjoy your visit and that we all have a safe journey home. Our very 1st meeting was when our reserves played Heybridge Swifts 1st team in the Essex Intermediate Cup final at Victoria Road, Dagenham on 25-3-1967 which we won 2-1 after extra time. Our 1st meeting at senior level was on 2-8 1986 when we drew an away friendly 0-0 and our 1st competitive meeting was on 6-1-1987 when we drew an away Eastern Floodlit Competition match 1-1. Our most recent meeting was on 16-03-2019 when we won 4-1 at home in the league. Penned by Derek Pedder aka The Sandal Vandal (As designated by our late and greatly missed friend and supporter Brad Robinson) Disclaimer: Please note any opinion, statement or views expressed in this programme are those of the various contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by Barking Football Club. MAYESBROOK PARK GROUND RULES All persons entering Mayesbrook Park on match days are only admitted subject to these rules and regulations. The club reserves the right to eject from the ground, and prosecute if thought appropriate; any person who within the club’s premises is considered by the club to be in breach of the following: 1: Entering the ground by any means other than through the proper turnstiles or gates. 2: Entering the field of play before, during or after the game. 3: Using obscene or abusive language or persistent swearing likely to cause offence. 4: Using terms of abuse, racial or otherwise, likely to offend. 5: Being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 6: Making vulgar or obscene gestures. 7: Carrying any offensive object or throwing any article onto the field of play. 8: No glass bottles, drinking glasses or other such article or object to be permitted. 9: Sitting on the perimeter fence is not permitted. All vehicles are parked at the owner’s/ driver’s risk. 10: Spectators are not permitted to bring or play with Footballs in the stadium - 2 - CLUB HONOURS Barking FC are steeped in history and below are our major honours, for a full list please visit www.barking-fc.co.uk Isthmian League - Champions 1978/79 Essex Senior League - Champions 2016/17 Athenian League - Champions 1934/35 London League Premier - Champions 1920/21 London League Division One - Champions 1909-10 FA Non-League Team of the Year 1978/79 FA Cup - Second Round Proper 1978/79, 1979/80, 1981/82, 1983/84 FA Amateur Cup - Runners Up 1926/27 FA Trophy best - Second Round 1979/80 FA Vase Best - Fifth Round (Last 16) 1996/97 London Senior Cup - Winners 1911/12, 1920/21, 1926/27, 1978/79 Essex Senior Cup – Winners 1893/94, 1895/96, 1919/20, 1945/46, 1962/63, 1969/70, 1989/90 East Anglian Cup - Winners 1937/38, 1953/54 (Shared) Essex Thameside Trophy – Winners 1952/53 (Shared), 1956/57, 1958/59, 1996/97 Gordon Brasted Trophy - Winners 2014/15 Dylon Shield Winners 1979/80 Essex Senior League Reserve Division – Champions 2011/12 The club has also been Champions in the following competitions: Essex Elizabethan Trophy, Essex Intermediate Cup, East Anglian Cup, South Essex League, Leyton & District League, London Charity Cup/ Eastern Floodlight Cup, Essex Floodlight Cup, Mithras Cup and the Premier Midweek league. - 3 - NEWS ABOUT THE BLUES SQUAD NEWS We are delighted to announce that we have largely retained last season’s squad alongside some additional faces; some of which have already played for us before. Returning for a new spell with the Blues are Ben O’Brien, David Fallah, Billy Jones, Jack Roult. Third in our all-time appearance list; Ben re- joins after a short spell at Basildon. David Fallah scored two in our friendly against Enfield Town after making three appearances in an injury-hit spell during our first season back at the Isthmian League level. Billy Jones also spent time us with that season; scoring 10 goals in 35 games. Jack Roult spent some time playing football in Australia but we are delighted to welcome him back to Barking. Our new signings are full back Keaton Moore, centre-backs Jacob Adeyemi and Albie Sheehan-Cozens and midfielder Junior Luke. Moore has previously played for Walthamstow while Jacob joins from Wingate & Finchley. Albie Sheehan-Cozens played against us last for South Park and Chalfont St Peter while Junior Luke joins following a spell out injured but his previous clubs include AFC Hornchurch (Now Hornchurch FC). We welcome all and wish them luck in a Barking shirt! From the squad that ended last season, we have unfortunately had 2 departures. Jordan Peart has left and has joined East Thurrock in the Pitching In Isthmian League Premier while Steven Sardinha has left for personal reasons; as a promotion has meant a move up to Liverpool. We wish both of them the best of luck! PRESEASON RESULTS A full list of our preseason results can be found on page 11. BARKING U23s We are delighted to announce that former Reserve Team manager Jeff Sears will be taking over as the U23’s manager for this upcoming season. Jeff will be assisted by former first-team manager Alan Dickens. We wish both the best of luck this season and thank Colin Dobson for the work he had done in the role previously. THE BOROUGH CUP This Tuesday will see us host National League side and neighbours Dagenham & Redbridge in the inaugural Borough Cup fixture. - 4 - - 5 - 12TH MAN SCHEME - 6 - Fundraising 2020-21 There are some great ways to raise money for our great club. Contact Dave Blewitt 07875 842 805 for further details NEW FUNDRAISING PACKAGES! £500 - Three 6ft by 3ft pitch side banners, company logo entry in our match day magazine and website advert. £400 - Two 6ft by 3ft pitch side banners and website advert. £275 - One 6ft by 3ft pitch side banner and company logo entry in our match day magazine PLEASE CONTACT DAVE BLEWITT FOR FURTHER DETAILS THE 50-50 DRAW George Rose (pictured left) reports that he has volunteered to continue with the 50-50 draw this season. Half of the money raised goes towards the club and the other half will go to the lucky winner! THE CLUB SHOP Why not pay a visit to the club shop run by John Harrison & Grandson. There is a wide range of produce on offer including bargain deals on Barking shirts, scarfs and accessories. - 7 - 2020-21 Kit Sponsorship More information on kit sponsorship for this season coming soon! If you are interested in sponsoring a Barking player for the season please see Dave Blewitt on match days or contact him on 07875 842 805 - 8 - MATCH CENTRE DATE OPPONENTS COMP SCORE ATT GOAL SCORERS 12 Sept 20 Heybridge Swifts FACPR 15 Sept 20 Dagenham & Redbridge TBC 19 Sept 20 Marlow PILSC 26 Sept 20 AFC Sudbury FAT1QR 03 Oct 20 Ashford Town FC (Middx) PILSC 06 Oct 20 Chalfont St Peter PILSC 10 Oct 20 FC Romania PILSC 20 Oct 20 Ware PILSC 24 Oct 20 Westfield PILSC 27 Oct 20 Waltham Abbey PILSC 31 Oct 20 Chertsey Town PILSC 07 Nov 20 Tooting & Mitcham Utd PILSC 14 Nov 20 Staines Town PILSC 21 Nov 20 South Park PILSC 28 Nov 20 Chipstead PILSC 05 Dec 20 Bracknell Town PILSC 12 Dec 20 Hanwell Town PILSC 19 Dec 20 Uxbridge PILSC 26 Dec 20 Harlow Town PILSC 28 Dec 20 Hertford Town PILSC 02 Jan 21 Bedfont Sports PILSC 09 Jan 21 Northwood PILSC 16 Jan 21 Waltham Abbey PILSC 23 Jan 21 Westfield PILSC 30 Jan 21 FC Romania PILSC 06 Feb 21 Chalfont St Peter PILSC 13 Feb 21 Uxbridge PILSC 20 Feb 21 Hanwell Town PILSC 27 Feb 21 Chertsey Town PILSC 06 Mar 21 Tooting & Mitcham Utd PILSC 13 Mar 21 Staines Town PILSC 20 Mar 21 South Park PILSC 27 Mar 21 Bracknell Town PILSC 03 Apr 21 Chipstead PILSC 05 Apr 21 Harlow Town PILSC 10 Apr 21 Northwood PILSC 17 Apr 21 Marlow PILSC 24 Apr 21 Ware PILSC 01 May 21 Ashford Town (Middx) PILSC 03 May 21 Hertford Town PILSC 08 May 21 Bedfont Sports PILSC - 9 - HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS Heybridge Swifts FC was established in 1880 as Heybridge Football Club. They became members of the North Essex League and then the Essex & Suffolk Border League Division Two (West) in 1919–20. The club won the division the following season and later moved up to Division One and won it in 1930–31, earning promotion to the Senior Division. The following season saw them finish as runners-up in the Senior Division, as well as winning the Essex Junior Cup. In 1949–50 the club joined the Premier Division of the South Essex League, but left after a single season. In 1965–66 Heybridge were Essex & Suffolk Border League Premier Division runners-up and in 1966-7 they reached the final of the Essex Intermediate Cup which they lost to Barking Reserves 2-1 after extra time.