SouthPremier Premier Central Division Biggleswade Town FC V Alvechurch FC Saturday 14th December 19 – KO 15:00 Welcome to Langford Road Today we welcome Alvechurch FC to Langford Road in what we hope continues to be a good run for the Waders. Your continued support is greatly appreciated by all of us at the club and if anyone wishes to share ideas on what you would like to see from your club then by all means let one of the named people below know. We have taken the decision as a club to be more ‘Green’ so this programme is the first to be available FREE on line via our pitchero site for download. The Chairman. CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE MAURICE DORRINGTON DAVID WHITEMAN, BRIAN MANDER DAVID DOGGETT, JOHN SARGOOD SECRETARY BAR & BOARDROOM TEAM MICHAEL DRAXLER TRACY DORRINGTON, SALLIES HEATH & MARY DOGGETT DIRECTORS EVENTS AND MARKETING MANAGER ANNETTE DORRINGTON REBECCA HOLES MAURICE DORRINGTON VICE PRESIDENTS LAWRENCE WISEPART ADRIAN WOOD League Rule 2.13 Ownership: in accordance with the Football Association Rule 2.13 Publication of ownership in relation to Step 1 to Step 4 Clubs within the football pyramid, we hereby confirm that the legal status of Biggleswade Town Football Club Ltd identified by Company Number 03369811, and is a Private Limited Company. For the purposes of publication of ownership, we can confirm that the Maurice Dorrington has the significant interest/majority share in the club .The following named people are listed as Directors of the company: Maurice Dorrington (Chairman) & Annette Dorrington Nunn’s the Word Can I start by saying a big thank you for all the kind messages since my return to the club, it’s really appreciated. There has been a lot of change over the previous few weeks but hopefully the dust has now started to settle. The new players have been a credit to the club, we are a long way from the finished article but have made bigger steps than I thought we would at this time. We have had 2 fantastic wins and the boys are full of confidence, however the hard work starts now. We want to stay as high as we can for as long as we can, and with the fantastic support we have received in the previous 2 weeks its gives us more strength. I’d like to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas. 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Names can be added on back and sponsor back logo removed to accom- modate Car Stickers £2.00 ONLINE SHOP Replica kit, BTFC Hoodies, Polo Shirts and more available from our online store visit www.kcsportsteamwear.co.uk/store Visit today to get your hands on your Waders goodies! We also carry a large stock of retro programmes in our club shop for those avid collectors Please mention BTFC when you contact our sponsors Match Report HARK! THE HERALD WADERS SING. NEEDHAM MARKET 0 v BIGGLESWADE TOWN 1 Report by Mike Draxler Well it is getting close to Christmas, the green army out in force, resplendent in green and white Santa hats, making most of the noise. The football for the first 30 minutes as good as we have seen from a Wader's team, the passing and interplay a joy to watch. Creating chances and I guess a need to learn to take the chances quicker. A rasping shot from Charlie Pattison midway through the half brought out the best from the home keeper, Marcus Garnham, tipping the spinning ball over the bar. Needham had their moments and looked dangerous but the cool guy between the posts Kyle Forster, his positional play exemplary, was a safe pair of hands. Lewis Ferrell has really shown his ability in the back line with a strong performance in this new Biggleswade team. Matt Ball taking the "senior" responsibility he enjoys. At the break on a chilly afternoon 0--0 and all to play for. Out for the second period with the Waders still pressing looking for the elusive break. Needham did not offer too much and with Ferrell, Richardson, Stanley and Panter coping with the occasional attacks it was left to Lucan, Williams and Charles to try to break the deadlock. A Needham free kick just outside the box from Adam Mills was spilled with Craig Parker on hand to put the ball away, disappointment for the home side as the goal was ruled out, offside. As the match drew to a close, what better time to score than 89, a ball slid through by Matt Ball to Dylan Wil- liams who beat the keeper from short range. With 5 added minutes to repair the damage Needham did not increase the threat level and the Waders won out with the single goal, although Trey Charles had a great effort saved deep into injury time which could have doubled the lead. This new Waders team are proving them- selves just a little bit good and not the " no hopers" most in football circles thought they would be. Mom Lewis Ferrell. History of Alvechurch FC The earliest mention of a Football Club in Alvechurch dates back to 1913 when a team called Alvechurch Juniors was recorded. By the 1920s, the team were known as Alvechurch Swifts and were playing football on Crown Meadow and using the Red Lion Inn as their headquarters. They were a suc- cessful team winning the Redditch Cup and Shield in 1924. In 1994 a dedicated band of supporters resurrected the club as Alvechurch Villa, rebuilding the seated stand and refurbishing the clubhouse to gain ad- mission to the Midland Combination Premier Division, finishing in fifth posi- tion in the league and beaten finalists in the Smedley Crook Cup. The team went onto reach the League Cup Final the following season, only to lose out to League Champions Bloxwich Town. In 1996 the club reverted back to its original name and became simply, Al- vechurch F.C. 2017/18 saw the club promoted to the Northern Premier League Division One South and achieve back to back promotions, finishing runners up to Basford United and gaining promotion to Step 3 at the first attempt. 2018/19 with the re-organisation of Non-league at steps 3-4, the club com- peted in the new Southern League Premier Division Central. After finishing 4th, they beat Stourbridge 2-1 in the play-off semi-final, before losing to Kings Lynn Town 3-0 in the final. They also beat Redditch United pre-season, to claim the Worcester Senior Cup for the first time since 1977. 2019/20 unfortunately, as a result of the success the club has achieved over the last 4 years under Ian Longs reign, and Stourbridge losing their manager following the play off semi-final defeat, our management team decided to move to the Glassboys, taking the majority of the squad with them. Church started the new season under new manager and ex Aston Villa, Walsall play- er, Darren Byfield, but after a poor start which saw only 3 wins from 15 games and going out of all cups at the first hurdle, Church parted ways with Darren. Currently, Academy manager and club director Dean Holtham is helping manage the team, along with former manager and director, Simon Redhead, to start a new chapter in this club’s wonderful history. Alvechurch FC Player Pens Joe Slinn – Goalkeeper Joined from Atherton Collieries and made a MoM debut appearance v Biggleswade Town on 28/09/19 Matt Sargeant – Goalkeeper ‘Sarg’ returns to Church after signing from Nuneaton Borough. Much needed experience at this level and will be fighting for No1 spot with other 2 keepers at club. Linden Dovey – Defender Former Evesham United captain. Signed from Stratford Town.Made debut v St Ives Town as sub on 19/10/19 Zack Foster – Left Back Attacking left back with great ability. Covers the ground very quickly and has excellent quick feet. Made his competitive Church debut v Heath Hayes in FA Cup on 15/08/15. Left in exodus at end of season to join Stour- bridge, but returned to make his 2nd debut v Peterborough Sports on 14/09/19 Kyle Morrison – Defender Returned to Church for second spell last season after joining from Halesowen Town. Can play central defence or full back. Pace and com- posure. Jordan Goddard – Midfield Signed pre-season from Highgate United. Made com- petitive debut as sub v Hitchin Town on 17/08/19. Composed skilful player. Aaron Birch – Midfield ‘Birchy’ is an ex Hereford United and Redditch United play- er. 2nd spell at Church after signing from Worcester City. Made 2nd debut v St Ives Town on 19/10/19/ Fans favourite and great addition to squad.