THE ROW THE EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH PREMIER SOUTH MATCH SPONSOR THE SWAN FAMILY VS POOLE TOWN FC 22ND DECEMBER 2018 KICK-OFF 3.00PM

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1 THE ROW HARTLEY WINTNEY FC VS POOLE TOWN FC 22ND DECEMBER 2018 KICK-OFF 3.00PM MATCH SPONSOR THE SWAN FAMILY THE EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH PREMIER SOUTH

2 HARTLEY WINTNEY FC CLUB HISTORY artley Wintney Football Club was founded in 1897 and played in an area adjacent to the village's golf and cricket clubs. In 1953, the club moved to its H present ground in Green Lane, known as 'The Memorial Ground'. A pavilion was erected and the team played in the Basingstoke League and, later, in the Aldershot League. In 1973, Glynn Howell was appointed Manager. In his six year reign, the team won the Aldershot Senior League three times in succession, and the Aldershot Senior Cup. After several seasons in the Aldershot Senior League, Hartley were admitted to the Combined Counties League, which replaced the Surrey Senior League. After the first couple of seasons and two changes of management, the club appointed Ian Bedford as Manager. Once again an influx of senior players brought Hartley success. Within his three years in management, they gained trophies including the League Title ( ) and Runners Up ( ), Aldershot Senior Cup Winners ( ), and George Allen Cup Winners ( ). They were also Runners Up in the League Cup ( ) and Aldershot Senior Cup ( ). During this period a new Clubhouse was opened. David Willoughby, the then Secretary & Treasurer, and Bill Mitchell, the then club Chairman and now President, devoted exceptional hours in the em- bryo stages of this venture. Further invest- ments around this time included floodlights, new changing rooms and covered seating. In under man- ager Mike Scott, the club gained promotion from Divi 1 of the Combined Counties League, but ended in relegation by a narrow margin. Under manager and assistant Pete Gray and John Condon, the first team rallied, finishing 5th in CCL Div 1 in Coach Louis King took the reigns as manager when Pete Gray stepped down, guiding the team to 7th in CCL Div 1 in A management team of ex-basingstoke Town and Oxford United striker, Neville Roach, Assistant Mick Wollen and Coach Scott Tarr took charge for and it was a notable season, with the club achieving promotion back to the Combined Counties League Premier Division. Hartley also had a fine FA Cup run that took them to the Third Qualifying Round, but the euphoria of the cup run and promotion was dampened even before the champagne bubbles had burst, when the coaching staff and almost the entire squad left for Thatcham Town. For the season, ex-millwall defender, Dave Tuttle, was given the summer to prepare a new squad. However, a string of poor results led to a second change in management in less than 4 months, with 24 year-old ex-basingstoke Town and Hartley striker, Ben Dillon, given his first managerial position. Once again there was an almost total outflow of players and Ben, with assistants Jason Minton and Joe Lawler, set about rebuilding the squad, but by this time with Hartley well and truly set adrift at the bottom of the table. Their enthusiasm, 2

3 PROUD HAMPSHIRE CLUB SINCE 1897 belief and the introduction of a talented group of players quickly restored the spirit around the club. In what became known as the season of the club's 'Great Escape', the Row s place in the CCL Premier was secured against all the odds after a truly remarkable second half of the season. Dillon further strengthened the squad, with Steve Saunders and Dan Brownlie brought in to the coaching setup alongside Jason and Joe. The season started well and there were wins in the FA Cup to setup a home tie in the 4th Qualifying Round for the first time in the club's history, losing out to an in-form Daventry Town in front of a crowd of over 1,000. The cup run took its toll on the league form but the club finished a creditable 7th in the CCL Premier Division. A new Club crest was commissioned ahead of the season, with a design that is modern but holds true to the traditions of a village club founded over 100 years ago. Designed by Philippa Bell, the current crest incorporates several elements of historical significance. With the village recorded in the 13th century under the name of Hertleye Wynteneye, meaning "the clearing in the forest where the deer graze by Winta's island", the crest shows a tree and a stag, as well as the rose emblem of the Club's home county, Hampshire. The Club's nickname of 'The Row' is taken from 'Hartley Row', a former hamlet within Hartley Wintney. The nickname and the year in which the Club was founded are also incorporated in the crest saw the club consolidate its place in the CCL Premier Division, finishing a comfortable 9th. Dillon stepped down at the end of the season and Dan Brownlie and Anthony Millerick were appointed as Joint First Team Managers for , with Joe Lawler remaining part of the coaching setup, and Luke Tuffs coming in as First Team Coach while continuing as Youth Team Manager. It was a very eventful After a memorable FA Cup win away at Merthyr Town in the Second Qualifying Round, Hartley battled back from 2-0 down to 2-2 away at Conference South Eastbourne Borough, only to be beaten by a goal struck deep into injury time. In the FA Vase, Hartley Wintney broke a longstanding club record by reaching the 5th Round Proper. In front of a sell-out 1,300 at Green Lane, eventual finalists Hereford proved too strong, but the Row went on to top the CCL Premier Division for most of the season and claimed the league title, finishing 10 points clear on 106 points, with a goal difference of +87 and having lost just four league games all season. Promotion, however, was denied due to ground grading issues. Faced with attempting to achieve back-to-back title wins and put in place the substantial ground improvements that would allow progression, the season under co-managers Dan Brownlie and Anthony Millerick, and coach Luke Tuffs, was extraordinary. The Row topped the Combined Counties League Premier Division for the entire season, reached the semi-finals of the Hampshire Senior County Cup and the final of the Aldershot Senior Cup, and secured the required ground grading to allow the Row to take their place in the Southern League South, making it to Step 4 of the football pyramid for the first time. And to top off a wonderful , Luke Tuffs Youth team won the Hampshire FA Youth Cup against a strong Aldershot Town U18. 3

4 HARTLEY WINTNEY FC CLUB HISTORY The team took life at Step 4 in their stride, helped by the consistency provided by an unchanged management team and settled squad, and the season was to prove even more remarkable than the previous campaign. The Row sat within the top four for much of the season, never dropping below 8th. They set down a marker in the FA Cup, beating local rivals Basingstoke Town in a replay at Green Lane. Town later responded by signing Hartley's top goalscorer and club captain, Sam Argent. Argent's departure was a huge setback, but the management team responded by bringing in Rowan Vine, the charasmatic ex-professional. Vine restored belief in both the team and the supporters; it was an inspired signing. The Row embarked on their first FA Trophy campaign, which included wins against Gosport Borough and Farnborough FC before going out 0-2 in the First Round Proper against eventual finalists, Bromley FC. Vine joined the management team at one of his former clubs battling relegation late in the season. Losing Rowan seemed a massive blow at a critical point, but again the management team made an inspired signing. Nic Ciardini joined from Farnborough and was instrumental in keeping the momentum going. Hugely important was also the strong central defensive partnership that had grown during the second half of the season between Jack Ball and Liam Eagle. A Play-Off place was secured and the Row won the semi-final against AFC Dunstable 2-0. Cambridge City had triumphed at Hayes & Yeading FC in the other semi. In front of a crowd of over 700 at Green Lane, a tense game was decided by a single goal scored by Ciardini and so the Row clinched promotion and made it to the Southern Premier at Step 3; a truly outstanding achievement. The final season highlight was in lifting the Aldershot Senior Cup with a 4-1 win against Eversley & California FC The Club heads into new territory in the Southern League once again as it takes its place proudly in the Evo-Stik League South, Premier South for this season, having negotiated the steep climb from Step 5 to Step 3 in just two seasons. A revised management team is at the helm, with Dan Turkington stepping in as co -manager alongside Anthony Millerick, and there is a new and experienced coaching setup under Head Coach Luke Tuffs, with Sam Rafique, Mark Hurst and Keith Benjamin joining the background team. We also welcome a new First Team Shirt Sponsor. BOSS Professional Services are a market leading ERP consulting and recruitment business that specialise in the sourcing of high level permanent and contract resources. We are delighted and honoured to have their support, alongside long-time sponsor CSL. MEMBER OF THE EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH SUBURBAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE ALDERSHOT & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE THE ALLIED COUNTIES YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE AFFILIATED TO THE HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 4

5 CLUB OFFICIALS Hartley Wintney F.C. PRESIDENT: William Mitchell VICE PRESIDENT: Nick Vint CHAIRMAN: Luke Mullen VICE CHAIRMAN: Steve Noakes HON. LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS: Dennis Burgess, David Willoughby, Paddy White, Luke Mullen LIFE VICE PRESIDENT: Brian Barnard VICE PRESIDENTS: Derek Ames, Len Ashby, Ian Bedford, Ann Bradley, Mick Clarke, Lisa Collins, James Cooke, Neil Doody, Paula Flanders, Andrew Harris, Frank Kenton, David Lenthal, Margaret Lewington, Bob Major, Mark Porter, Mike Roberts, Janet Richardson, Niall Sco, Linda Sco, Josie Shipman, Ray Shipman, Andy Spiers, Chris Stanley, Roy S mpson, Trudy S mpson, Roger Taplin, Nick Vint, Elizabeth Webb, Anthony White, David Willoughby, Gerry Wykes TREASURER: Colin Charlton HONORARY SECRETARY: Elayne Duddridge MATCH SECRETARY: Gerry Wykes UNDER 18s SECRETARY: Eric Howard BAR SECRETARY: Paddy White MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Jeremy Fox, Sue Trimmer COMMITTEE: Ann Bradley, Dave Williams, Brendan Devlin, Jeremy Fox, Nick Elkington, Peter Auchterlonie SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Sue Trimmer, Lauren Breau, Tracy Collier, Lani Kealoha Charman, Samantha Vallance FIRST TEAM MANAGERS: Dan Turkington, Anthony Millerick FIRST TEAM COACHES: Luke Tuffs, Sam Rafique, Mark Hurst, Keith Benjamin RESERVE TEAM MANAGERS: Ricky Hogsden, Neil Lancaster A TEAM MANAGER: Andy Storey U18 YOUTH TEAM MANAGER: Luke Tuffs MATCH DAY OFFICERS: Ray Boorman, Jeremy Fox, Phil Blakey PROGRAMME EDITOR: Kevin O Byrne, Luke Mullen PRESS OFFICER & WEB ADMIN: Kevin O Byrne GROUNDSMEN: Eric Howard, David Mar n COMMERCIAL CONSULTANT: Chris Applegarth COVER PHOTOS: Ed Green Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire RG27 8DL Tel:

6 WELCOME TO HARTLEY WINTNEY FC EVO-STIK PREMIER SOUTH 22 nd December 2018 vs Poole Town FC Kick Off: 3.00pm We are currently in 10th place in the league with 25 points from 19 games. Our performance last Saturday against table topping Taunton was excellent in what can only be described as challenging conditions. That said. our performance was excellent, with the new additions to our squad performing admirably. Mickel Platt, on loan from Sky Bet Championship club QPR, opened his goal scoring account. His headed goal was sandwiched between strikes from our midfield duo of French & Webb. Great all round team performances, but for me I thought Nathan Smart's performance was immense. Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to the Memorial Ground for this EvoStik League South, Premier South Division fixture against Poole Town. To their players, officials and supporters we extend a warm welcome and hope you enjoy your short stay with us today. On this final Saturday before the festive season, may I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Whichever side you are supporting today, may I also thank you on behalf of all the teams out there for your support of the Non-League game. We all need you to survive. Our visitors this afternoon are currently 9th in the league with 27 points from 15 games. They arrive here at the Memorial Ground having had their last two games postponed. Prior to this they have won away at Merthyr and drawn away at Beaconsfield and Frome. They also lost in the FA Trophy to our FA Cup conquerors, Dorking Wanderers. Nicknamed the Dolphins, I am hoping that this is not an omen for the weekend weather. 6 Our other teams' games fell foul of the weather last week. The Reserve game at Tring Athletic was abandoned at half time with the score at nil all, and the A Team game v Wey Valley was also off. Off the pitch, we are of course fast approaching the festive season. I urge all members to support the bar over this period as it contributes greatly to the Club as a whole. Last Sunday was the Children's Christmas Party (see opposite). Thanks to Sam Vallance and her band of organisers for what was a fantastic day and enjoyed by all. The Christmas Raffle was also held and I'm pleased to say it turned a profit. One sad note was the lack of ticket sales by a number of our teams. Just a heads up gents - all we do is to ensure that you have the ability to play football and have the facilities to do so. The Club supports you; all we ask is that you support the Club in return. We are still looking for more volunteers in all departments from commercial assistance, ground maintenance and stewarding. If you can help in any way, please make yourself known to any committee member. Please take this request seriously. We risk losing those who are currently multi-tasking to plug the holes.

7 VS POOLE TOWN : 22 DEC 2018 We are also looking for kit washers and catering assistants with hygiene qualifications. These are remunerated roles, so please step forward if you are interested. Hope you all enjoy the game this afternoon. Please get behind the team and, as usual, thank you for your support. HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!! #UTR Luke From Your Editor To the players, management, all the people behind the scenes, and not least all you loyal Row supporters, here s wishing you all a very pleasant and relaxing Christmas and New Year. I will be compiling the programmes for the games on the 1st & 5th January whilst away, half way up a mountain and without the greatest of network access, so bear with me if you see some stats that haven t been updated, or articles you ve already read (assuming anyone reads this stuff!). #UTR KOB 7

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9 MATCH SPONSOR : THE SWAN FAMILY Today s Match Day Sponsor is the Swan family and we are delighted to welcome the extended family who come together before Christmas and decided to make it a different family afternoon out at the football this year. They certainly have a rich football connection running through their family. Duncan Swan will be known to many of you as he is an avid Row supporter and is the co chair of the Hartley Wintney Junior setup. His wife, Suzanne, is Divisional Secretary of the North East Hampshire Youth League U13, overseeing the 53 teams playing at this age group. Young Cameron Swan plays for Hartley Wintney Junior U13s, and as well as it being the game just before Christmas, another reason for sponsoring this particular match where we welcome Poole Town to the Memorial Ground is because Cameron s cousin, Luke, plays for Poole Town U12s. The footballing theme doesn t end there. Luke's grandad, who will be in the VIP party today, Frank Skelly, worked for Liverpool FC from 1973 to 2007 as a scout and was assistant to Steve Heighway when their academy programme was introduced (he gets a mention in both Steven Gerrard s & Michael Owen s books). When Frank left Liverpool he joined the Premier League on a part time basis as a match day coordinator/assessor, visiting academies in the North West until The Club warmly welcomes the Swan family, thanks them for their generous support and trusts they will thoroughly enjoy their afternoon, whatever the final result! Cameron Swan (right) plays for Hartley Wintney Junior U13s Falcons. Full team photo on page 33. 9

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12 THE ROW : PLAYER SPONSORSHIP PLAYER NAME Sponsor a member of the Row. Only 60 for the season and get mentions in the Match Day Programme & on our Website. Please contact Colin by hwfctreasurer@gmail.com 12 SPONSOR Adam Desbois Tyler House Paul Chris Stuart Matt Nathan Steve Strudley Harris Norman Evans Smart Duff Louie Paget Mark Harpur Steve Noakes Hartley Wintney Juniors FC Liam Eagle Dave Williams Jack Ball Duncan & Suzanne Swan Luke Romario King Hart Josh Webb Tony Flanders Tyron Smith Jack French David Graham Nic Ciardini Colin Charlton Jacques Kpohomouh Mike Parish Michael Campbell David Willoughby Ross Cook Zoom Leisure Mitchell Jayden Dan Freddie Anthony Dan Luke Englefield Stewart Gee Millerick (manager) James Sharples Turkington (manager) Tuffs (head coach) Eric Howard (physio) John Whitehall Colin The Kit Man Nic Ciardini & Anna Musgrove Sam Keith Mark Parker Rafique (coach) Benjamin (coach) Hurst (coach)

13 CLUB & PLAYER NEWS CLUB NEWS: Hartley welcome new faces as we further strengthen the squad December 2018 We continue to strengthen the squad approaching the Christmas period of games, at the same time seeing a number of players moving on or taking time out as the club looks to secure its place in the highly competitive Southern Premier South. style, scoring our second and getting an assist, while Joe showed excellent defensive composure in helping to blunt Taunton s attacking edge. Other recent arrivals include the return of hugely popular left midfielder, Steven Duff, who played a big role in both the Club's recent promotions but had stepped down at the end of last season fearing a clash with his work commitments. Steve re-joins us on dual registration with Camberley Town and was another to have an excellent game against the league leaders. Two of the most recent arrivals are Joe Felix and Mickel Platt (Mickel is pictured above), who both join from Sky Bet Championship club QPR, where they are regular members of the club's Under 23 squad. 19 year-old defender, Joe, joins the Row on loan for a month until 7th January, whilst midfielder Mickel (18) comes to Hartley on a work experience until the end of January. Joe Felix joined QPR from west London rivals, Fulham, in June The rightback captained the Cottagers' Under-18 side. Mickel is an attacking midfield player who joined QPR from Brentford in the summer of Mickel crowned his debut for us against Taunton in 13 Hartley have also announced the signing of Dan Stewart, who was most recently at Guildford City where he had an impressive goalscoring record. A versatile midfielder and striker, Dan was a former Millwall and Charlton Athletic academy player and joined Guildford from AC London in the summer of Dan made his debut for us in the game at home to Chesham United and played very well in the Taunton win. Leaving the Club are central defender, Liam Eagle, who has joined Bracknell Town, striker Rowan Vine and midfielder Jack Beadle. Two other players have decided to take some time out of the game due to work commitments and other factors - striker Ross Cook and defender Nick Hutchings. Liam was one of Hartley's true heroes in recent seasons, having been with the club since our days in the Combined Counties League. Hartley Wintney comanager, Anthony Millerick, says: "Liam has been a massive part of our success in recent years and we'd like to thank him for all his efforts. There have been many highlights but my personal favourite was the performance, along with Jack Ball, in our play-off victory,

14 CLUB & PLAYER NEWS one of the best displays I've witnessed from a centre back pairing!" Rowan Vine re-joined the Row in October after his spell with the club last season. "Rowan made a tangible contribution at a vital time to the team that eventually went on to gain promotion last season," said Millers, "and we all thank him for his time with us and wish him well. Jack Beadle came to us from Met Police in October but recently decided to return to his former club, Ashford Town. With Ross and Nick it's more a case of them needing some time out and we may see them back at some point. Both are quality players when they're fully focused, but sometimes family and work life makes that difficult. Both have contributed massively in their time with us this far and we wish them well." STRIKER MITCHELL PARKER SIGNS FOR THE ROW 14th December 2018 Hartley Wintney FC is delighted to announce the signing of Mitchell Parker (pictured on the right), who joins the Row from near neighbours Basingstoke Town. The 24 year-old striker is better known for his time with Hellenic League side Reading City, where he had a good goalscoring record over several seasons before joining stoke. Mitchell's early football career included spells as an 18 year-old at Tottenham 14 Hotspur and Leicester City FC, before spending the 2013/14 season at Hayes and Yeading FC. After playing in Portugal the following season, he returned to the UK and signed for Hellenic League club Highmoor Ibis in September 2015 (the club renamed Reading City since this summer), where he spent three successful seasons. He joined Basingstoke Town in October this year. His game time for Basingstoke was limited, but his season had got off to a great start with Reading City, where he scored 19 goals in 11 games. His departure from the Camrose club at the end of November appeared to coincide with the appointment of new 'stoke manager, Martin Kuhl. Mitchell recently had the honour of captaining an ambassadorial FA England squad managed by Paul Fairclough, the man behind the England C team. The specially assembled FA squad travelled to the Falkland Islands in early November and Mitch scored during one of two games played there. We warmly welcome Mitch to the Row and hope he ll thoroughly enjoy his time with us. His impressive debut for us was in the excellent win at home to league leaders Taunton Town on 15th December. [KOB]

15 THE PAPERS SAID: TAUNTON TOWN Hartley Wintney v Taunton Town, Evo-Stik League South, Premier South, 15th December 2018 Report by David Graham Hartley Wintney ground staff worked hard to get the game on and were rewarded with the Row turning in an excellent performance against the league leaders. The first half saw the Row start well and, on 21 minutes, a cross-come-shot from the left by Steven Duff drifted just past the post. The Peacocks' first notable effort did not arrive until 42 minutes. A throw on the left enabled Ryan Brett to cross and Matt Wright headed wide. The Row then had two one-on-one situations but Mitchell Parker and Mickel Platt were denied by the visiting 'keeper, Lloyd Irish. HT: HARTLEY 0 TAUNTON TOWN 0 The Peacocks were first to show in the second period when a snap shot from Brett went narrowly past the post. The Row responded and the lively Parker created a chance which saw his effort blocked. The ball rebounded to Steven Duff who shot over. Hartley continued to press and were rewarded on 59 minutes. Jack French managed to force his way through the middle. A defender slipped, enabling the Row midfielder to run on and curl a shot beyond Irish. (1-0) The Peacocks responded and a free kick in a good position from Ed Palmer went over the crossbar. If Hartley's goal was helped by the conditions, Taunton's equaliser was also fortuitous. On 62 minutes, a corner on the right from Brett looked like a safe 15 catch for Row 'keeper, Adam Desbois. However, the young 'keeper slipped and the ball trundled into the net. (1-1) Hartley pressed hard to regain the lead. On 65 minutes, good play between Dan Stewart and Mickel Platt saw the latter's shot parried by Irish. The Row continued to knock on the door and, two minutes later, Jack French set up Dan Stewart, who saw his effort blocked. But Hartley quickly regained possession and restored their lead on 67 minutes. After a good move down the left enabled Duff to send over an inch perfect cross, Mickel Platt was at the back post to head home. (2-1) Taunton finished strongly and Desbois atoned for his slip by pulling off a good save from substitute Dan Sullivan on 73 minutes. Hartley responded and on 83 minutes Duff had a fine shot saved by Irish. Then the Peacocks pushed forward and, a minute later, Sullivan's snap shot found Desbois well positioned to save. The visitors thought they had equalised for an instant but Andrew Neal's shot just grazed the post. They then created another chance and Matt Buse saw an effort saved by Desbois, again well positioned. At the other end, another effort from Duff saw Irish bring out a good save by tipping over the bar. The Row made the game safe in added time. Good interplay between Dan Stewart and Jack French set up Josh Webb, who curled in a good shot from 18 yards. (3-1) Both sides deserve enormous credit for producing a good match in very challenging conditions. [D Graham] FT: HARTLEY 3 TAUNTON TOWN 1

16 THE PAPERS SAID: TAUNTON TOWN HARTLEY v TAUNTON TOWN MAN OF THE MATCH: JOSH WEBB ATTENDANCE: 184 ENTERTAINMENT 4/5 HARTLEY WINTNEY: Adam Desbois, Joe Felix, Louie Paget, Jack Ball, Nathan Smart (c), Josh Webb, Steven Duff, Mickel Platt, Mitchell Parker, Dan Stewart, Jack French. Subs: Marc Vockins, George Frise, Harry Woodward, Steven Noakes, Jayden Englefield (on) TAUNTON TOWN: Lloyd Irish, Shane White, Lewis Hall, Ben Adelsbury, Ed Palmer, Matt Buse, Ollie Chamberlain, Ryan Brett, Matt Wright, Josh Nelmes, Andrew Neal Subs: Craig Veal, Dan Sullivan (on), Pierce Mitchell, Douglas Camilo, Keith Emmerson. After the game, David spoke with Hartley Wintney joint manager, Anthony Millerick. "Following recent matches, we planned not to get involved in a physical battle. Hence, despite the conditions, we set out to move the ball quickly and play good football. "Jack French and Josh Webb, over the past two seasons, have engendered much of the Hartley spirit and it was on show again today," Millers continued. "Following our second goal, we knew Taunton would come back at us and we had to see the game out. In the last 15 minutes we were always likely to add a third goal. "I thought the whole team played exceptionally well. The three new players settled in well and gave top class performances, and we were delighted with every aspect of today's team performance. We felt it was a good win against a very good team who are worthy league leaders." 16 WHAT THE FANS SAID: posted on the Club forum at HartleyFC.com Posted by Mick All about the finishing today, which was excellent. Such challenging conditions in which to play decent football but both teams made the effort to do this. Yes, many passes went adrift due in the main to a pitch that deteriorated rapidly due to the rain. Hartley with four new faces introduced, gave everything in terms of mileage covered and enthusiasm. Winter football is almost a different game when these conditions dictate and physicality becomes even more of a factor. Very proud of the performance from the guys - a warm welcome to those introduced for their first fixtures - enjoy every minute! :-) To the Taunton fans - thank you for contributing enormously to the afternoon and safe journey home. Posted by Vinty Well I did not expect that kind of fantastic result, but absolutely brilliant team performance it seems, with new boys fitting in well. By the time I get back I won t recognise anybody at this rate, but who cares. I am just having another rum cocktail. UP THE ROW!! Posted by Old brown b. Glad to see that Vinty is enjoying his hols but keeping an eye on Row matters. I am in reversed roles but it really was worth-while braving the wind and rain to witness what many said was the best HW performance of the season. It certainly was for me. A real team performance from front to back, with everyone putting in hard graft with no little skill, supporting one another and not moaning when mistakes were made on an increasingly tricky pitch. With new faces, I was concerned that the commitment might not

17 FANS TALK: TAUNTON TOWN be there; how wrong could I be. Made me, and I am sure other old 'uns, proud and honoured to be supporters. Keep it up guys. Whilst saying many thanks to those who have left the club, some with sterling service over several seasons, the management are to be congratulated on tackling the team's rather poor recent performances with incisive action. The injection of new blood - welcome to all newcomers - has transformed the team, together with a slight change of tactics. Recent training sessions certainly have the team displaying greater cohesiveness with much better movement and purposeful passing rather than too many long aimless punts. Maybe not quite a perfect display, largely due to conditions, but if we can keep up that level of performance we will be back amongst the leaders before too long. Roll on the festive fixtures. UTR. Posted by KOB Now that's the way to bounce back!! We had several new faces in who all did well, but still with injuries and illness keeping a few of our regulars out. What a difference a week or so makes - and a lot of work behind the scenes. Very well done boys. 17

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20 HARTLEY WINTNEY FC PEN PICS Steve Noakes Experienced defender, with the Row for several seasons. Previous clubs include Fleet Town and MET Police. Great organiser, motivator and tactically intelligent defender. Sponsored by Hartley Wintney Juniors FC Matt Evans Joined us in the closed season. A defender, Matt has represented the Army over 30 times and UK Armed Forces team 10 times. Played for Rushden & Diamonds & Winchester. Jacques Kpohomouh Defender recently joined, having previously played for Bangor City, Southport and Droylsden. Quick, strong and powerful in the air. Sponsored by Mike Parish Louie Paget A versatile player who can play at full back on either flank or anywhere in midfield. Former U18 youth team captain. Sponsored by Mark Harpur Nathan Smart Experienced defender on dual registration from Slough Town. Adds a wealth of talent, pace and strength to the squad. Michael Campbell Striker with pace, good close control and an eye for goal. Joined the Row this summer. Sponsored by David Willoughby Dan Stewart Comfortable playing as striker or in midfield, Dan was previously with Guildford City and is a former Millwall and Charlton Athletic academy player. He joined the Row in Nov Jack French Midfielder with superb first touch who finds his way out of seemingly impossible situations with his tight ball control. Terrific workrate. Sponsored by David Graham Steve Duff A Hartley fans favourite and club legend, The Train helped the club achieve two championship wins and a double promotion. Rejoined us at the end of November. Mitchell Parker 24 year-old striker with a good goalscoring record from his time with Reading City. Joined us from Basingstoke Town in December. 20

21 HARTLEY WINTNEY FC PEN PICS Josh Webb Hard working and combative midfielder with an incredible engine. Josh joined Hartley from Met Police ahead of the 2017/18 season. Sponsored by Tony Flanders Ross Cook A prolific goalscorer and a Hartley fans favourite. Rejoins the Row for 2018/19 after a successful spell last season with Thatcham Town. Sponsored by Zoom Leisure Tyron Smith Cultured and experienced midfielder now in his 2nd season with us. Previously played with Kingstonian and Met Police. Jayden Englefield A young, skilful winger who joined us from Winchester City. Now in his 2nd season with the Row. Romario Hart Joined at the start of this season but was out for a while following an injury. Quick, tricky winger previously with Colliers Wood and Godalming Town. Nick Hutchings Attacking full back who reads the game extremely well. Joined us from Farnborough ahead of the 17/18 season. Jack Ball Central defender now in his 2nd season with us. Formed a superb partnership with Liam Eagle to help us to promotion. Sponsored by Duncan & Suzanne Swan Adam Desbois The young 'keeper joins the Row on a season-long work experience placement from Reading FC. Adam is a member of the England U19 squad. Sponsored by Tyler House Nic Ciardini Experienced forward & midfielder, Nic came to us from Farnborough last season. Cards is our club captain for 18/19. Sponsored by Colin Charlton Chris Harris An up and coming goalkeeping talent who has featured for Reading U/23. Assured handler of the ball. Was understudy to Struds last season. 21

22 MANAGEMENT & COACHING STAFF Anthony Millerick Millers is now in his 4th season with the Row and undoubtedly our prize possession. A much sought-after manager whose services we are fortunate to retain. Tactically astute and, whilst he can be uncompromising, he has a way with his players that engenders loyalty. Sponsored by James Sharples Dan Turkington Turks joined as 1st team co-manager alongside Millers ahead of the season. Dan managed Camberley Town during one of their most successful spells and brings a wealth of experience, knowledge he now brings to the Row. Luke Tuffs 1st Team Head Coach and U18 Youth Team manager, Tuffs Holds the UEFA B licence and is an Academy Manager at Pulse Chertsey. Has been with the Row throughout our recent rise up the non-league pyramid. Tuffs is always willing to assist anyone with an interest in the game. Now helping forge ever closer links with the Juniors. Sam Rafique Sam holds a UEFA License and is currently an academy coach with Aldershot Town FC. He s had spells at Fleet Town, Godalming Town & Camberley Town, the latter with a considerable success. Sam and Luke Tuffs have known each other well for a number of years; both share the same footballing philosophy. Keith Benjamin An experienced goalkeeping coach, Keith has known Millers and Tuffs for over ten years, having working with them whilst they were players at Camberley Town. He comes with a wealth of experience including recent spells at Farnborough and Kingstonian FC. He now provides specialist goalkeeper mentoring and coaching to our group of talented keepers. Mark Hurst Mark is one of the highest regarded football coaches locally. He previously worked with Anthony Millerick at Cove FC and has worked as a coaches' coach at both Fulham and Villareal FC recently. His coaching experience, and approach to helping the players achieve their best, is sure to benefit everybody directly involved with football at the club. Eric Howard - Physio. Came to us with a wealth of footballing nouse and has been part of the background staff behind our rise up the pyramid. Served us as Reserve Team manager. Sponsored by John Whitehall Mick Beard - Physio. Stalwart for the Row over several seasons. Colin Charlton - Kit man. So much more than just the man who looks after the kit! Sponsored by Nic Ciardini & Anna Musgrove 22

23 THE NLP COLUMN This week s NLP programme column was written by Hugo Varley Are Hashtag United leading a new era in football? The arrival of Hashtag United in Step Six this season has potentially heralded the start of a footballing revolution. The North London club, who are in their inaugural season in Non-League, were founded by Youtube blogger Spencer Owen and boast a social media following which rivals many of the top teams around the globe. With over 400,000 subscribers on Youtube, more than European giants Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, Hashtag are promoting a unique way of following a football team. The club post regular behind the scenes clips onto social media throughout the week, while each match is documented through a stylish video, featuring highlights, footage from inside the changing rooms and interviews with players and coaches. When it comes to the footballing side of things, the team have also shown that they are anything but a group of fame hungry prima donnas. Managed by former East Thurrock boss Jay Devereux, Hashtag have spent much of the season near the top of the Thurlow Nunn Division One South table and are targeting an instant promotion this summer. There is no doubt that the club divides opinion within the footballing community and in many respects they represent a far cry from the humble traditions of Non-League. However, ultimately if Hashtag are inspiring people on the other side of the world to wake up in the middle of 23 the night and follow the Thurlow Nunn league, then we believe their presence in the pyramid provides a brilliant exposure for British Non-League football! Silly season is fast approaching. As the nights begin to rapidly draw in and the thermostat readings start to plummet, we are quickly entering a period of the campaign that is often loathed by supporters and groundsmen alike. Waterlogged and frozen pitches will likely become an ever increasing phenomenon over the next few weeks as fixtures begin to fall foul of the weather, leaving players and fans kicking their heels on Saturday afternoons. These postponements are certainly a nuisance, especially for sides who are beginning to string together a few good results and will lead to the typical fixture backlog in the spring, where players often bust a gut to play several times each week. However, it is at this time of year that we should think about the volunteers who put in countless hours of work at clubs across the entire Non-League pyramid. It is these volunteers who often help out with the thankless task of battling against the miserable weather conditions as well as the odds to try and ensure that fixtures are fulfilled as the winter months begin to bite. As always, all Non-League fans owe a huge amount of gratitude to these spirited

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26 Date Opponents Result Att Comp For stats on our games this season prior to September, please refer to a previous programme (downloadable via our website) 01 Sep A Dorchester Town L League Norman Paget Hutchings Noakes 08 Sep A Dorking Wanderers L FAC 1Q Strudley Evans Webb Eagle 11 Sep A Beaconsfield D League Norman Paget Webb 1 Eagle 15 Sep A Weymouth D League Strudley Paget Kpohomouh 1 Eagle 22 Sep A Staines Town W League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Eagle 1 29 Sep H Merthyr Town D League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Eagle 06 Oct A Harrow Borough D League Desbois L King Paget Ball 09 Oct A Winchester City W 6-7p Hants Snr 2 Desbois Paget 1p Hutchings Smith 13 Oct H Hendon L League Desbois L King Paget French 16 Oct A Thatcham Town W 8-9p 138 Lg Cup R1 Desbois 1 Evans Hutchings Kpohomouh 20 Oct H Kings Langley D League Desbois Evans Hutchings Ball 23 Oct A Fleet Spurs W 1-4 Ald Snr Cup Desbois Kpohomouh Hutchings Ball 27 Oct H Tiverton Town D FAT 1Q Desbois Kpohomouh Hutchings Smith 30 Oct H Tiverton Town L FAT 1Q Rply Desbois Kpohomouh L King Ball 03 Nov A Wimborne Town L League Desbois Kpohomouh Hutchings Ball 13 Nov A Met Police W Lg Cup R2 Desbois Evans Hutchings Ball 1 17 Nov A Salisbury L League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Ball 20 Nov H Met Police L League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Ball 24 Nov A Tiverton Town D League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Ball 27 Nov A Basingstoke Town W League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget 1 Ball 01 Dec H Chesham Utd L League Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Ball 04 Dec H Basingstoke Town L Hants Snr 3 Desbois Kpohomouh Paget Ball 11 Dec H Walton Casuals P-P League 15 Dec H Taunton Town W League Desbois Felix Paget Ball 22 Dec H Poole Town League 26 Dec A Farnborough League 29 Dec A Gosport Borough League 01 Jan H Swindon Supermarine League 05 Jan H Basingstoke Town League 08 Jan A Basingstoke Town Lg Cup R3 12 Jan A Walton Casuals League 19 Jan H Salisbury League 26 Jan A Met Police League 02 Feb H Wimborne Town League 09 Feb A Kings Langley League 16 Feb A Chesham Utd League 23 Feb H Tiverton Town League 02 Mar H Staines Town League 09 Mar A Taunton Town League 16 Mar H Harrow Borough League 23 Mar A Hendon League 30 Mar H Weymouth League 06 Apr A Merthyr Town League 13 Apr A Frome Town League 20 Apr H Beaconsfield Town League 22 Apr A Swindon Supermarine League 27 Apr H Dorchester Town League

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28 POOLE TOWN FC CLUB HISTORY Poole FC were formed on 20th September 1890 by the merger between two local sides, Poole Rovers and Poole Hornets, who can trace their origins back to 1880, thus the club celebrated their centenary in 1980 with some high profile games against the likes of Manchester Utd, WBA and Manchester City. The new millennium saw the club continue to stride forward but further silverware remained just beyond their grasp despite becoming a force in every league they played in. Starting in the Hants Premier division, the Dolphins finished runners-up in , 5th in 01-02, 4th in 02-03, and 3rd in Re-alignment of the leagues for the season saw them join the newly formed Wessex Division 2 and gain promotion. Poole joined the top flight of the Wessex and gained a credible 8th. For the division was renamed Wessex Premier and Poole started promisingly again, but their challenge for honours faded with a series of poor results over the Christmas period. However they recovered to finished strongly in 4th. Poole reached the Trophyman League Cup quarter-finals in both and 03-04, the latter year also seeing the Dolphins reach the semi-final of the Dorset Senior Cup, losing 1-2 to Gillingham. They repeated the feat again in 06-07, losing the semi-final to Sherborne by the same margin saw them reach the Dorset Senior Cup final but the gods contrived to deny them success against Hamworthy saw them reach the semifinals of the League cup, losing to Thatcham Town over two legs, and the following season they reached the semi's again, losing out to Andover. The club moved to its current home at Tatnam Farm during this period and continual ground improvements saw 28 the erection of a stand, bar and refreshment facilities, and great improvements to the clubhouse. Poole led the way in the league for much of 07-08, slipping up early in the new year to eventually finish 4th once more. They also had a good run in the F.A. Vase, reaching the 4th round. The elusive silverware finally arrived in the 2008/09 season. Poole Town won the Wessex Premier title and were to finish as the second best team of 1,600 F.A. clubs in the whole of England, based on points per match, with a record of played 42, won 38, drawn 2, lost 2. They also won the Dorset Senior Cup (beating Dorchester 2-0 aet), in a thriller at Weymouth's Radipole Lane ground, and reached the semi finals of the League Cup. They were, however, denied promotion to step 4 due to inadequate ground grading at the Tatnam. Poole won the Wessex League Title again in by an impressive 18 points and reached the final of the League Cup, but again failed to gain promotion after the plans to build a new ground at Bracksome Rec fell through. The real coup for the 09/10 season was top goalscorer, Charlie Austin, making the successful leap from Poole to Swindon Town in the Football League Division One - now lining up for Burnley in the Championship. 2010/11. Poole reached the F.A. Vase semi finals, losing out to Whitley Bay. They also won the Wessex Premier title for the third successive season - once more by a huge 20 point margin - and at last gained promotion back to their spiritual home in the Southern league after a 15 year absence, having finally been given permission to make improvements to the ground to take advantage of the offered promotion.

29 POOLE TOWN FC CLUB HISTORY The first season back, in , saw them make a late charge to secure second place behind champions Bideford. They beat Hungerford convincingly in the play off Semis and were minutes away from winning the Final against Gosport. But hopes of a second straight promotion were dashed by two late goals from Steve Claridge to send Gosport up to the Southern Premier saw the club win the Southern South & West Division by 14 points. Thus promotion to the then named Calor League Premier Division for was achieved. In addition they won the Dorset Senior Cup, being 4-1 winners over Wimborne Town at The County Ground, Hamworthy. And Poole finished as treble winners in by winning the Southern League Championship Trophy match, beating Central Division champions Burnham 1-0 on their own ground saw a 7th place finish but the disappointment of coming so close to an F.A. Cup 1st Round spot, losing out to Conference South side Staines Town in a replay at Poole. Off the field, by the end of March a new clubhouse, dressing room improvements, new covered standing, new seating, a new boardroom, office, tea bar and new toilets were in place saw the club in the mix for promotion to Conference South throughout the season. Unfortunately the final results saw them fall short, losing a final day match to Corby Town who won the title. However the club 29 won the Red Insure Southern League Cup for the first time, drawing 0-0 with Corby Town at Tatnam, Poole taking the trophy on the away goals rule after their 1-1 draw at Corby. They were also the winners of the Fair Play award for the Premier Division. The newly formed U21 side also won the Dorset U21 Development League, and the U18's reached the 1st Round Proper of the F.A. Youth Cup, finally losing out to Torquay Utd. The players from the previous season stayed together and saw the club go one better and achieve promotion as champions of the Southern Premier, winning the title by 9 points from 2nd place Redditch Utd, thus yet another new challenge awaited them in the National League South. Poole lost out away at Whitehawk in the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round down in Brighton. But by the end of 15-16, the club could look back on 9 seasons in which they had won 5 league titles. The following saw a 5th place finish in National League South, but no play-off place due to ground grading issues, despite major ground improvements once again at Tatnam to stave off threats of demotion. Tatnam was now re-named the Black Gold Stadium. Poole Town s U18's reached the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup, losing out to Leyton Orient saw a final day relegation, with the club dropping back into the Southern Premier after 2 seasons in the National League South.

30 POOLE TOWN FC PEN PICS TOM KILLICK: (Manager) Took over in May Previously a Town player with a long non-league career as a prolific striker. Non-League Player of the Year 1991/2 and member of the F.A. Vase winning Wimborne team in 91/92. Steered club to promotion in his first year and established Poole as a powerhouse team in the Wessex Premier Division, winning three titles and promoted to the Southern South & West in Added the Southern Premier title in 2015/16 & 5th place in National League South in 2016/2017. STEVE RICHARDSON: (Coach) Taffy is back at the club where he played over 400 games. Was also with Wimborne Town, Weymouth, Basingstoke Town and Dorchester Town as well being player/manager at Salisbury City. Captain and top goalscorer when Wimborne as a Wessex League club won the FA Vase at Wembley in 1991/92. MICHAEL HUBBARD: (Coach) Was with Poole as a player until the latter part of the 2011/2012 season. ANDY FLETCHER: (GK Coach) Arrived pre-season 2018/19 to replace Robbie Yates. Played for his regiment and the Royal Armoured Corps during his time in the armed forces. Coaches youth football at Lytchett Red Triangle. RICHARD GILLESPIE: (Striker) Prolific striker over many seasons including at Eastleigh, Bashley and AFC Totton, with well over 350 goals to his credit. Injuries in 2015/16 & 2016/17 restricted his appearances. Apps 105 Goals 43. WILL SPETCH: (Defender) Home grown talent from Poole s Youth sides. After transferring to Sutton Utd late in 2013/14 he suffered injury problems & arrived back at Tatnam in Oct Appearances: 317 Goals STEVE DEVLIN: (Midfield) Joined from Dorchester in Jan Strong free kick taker. Scored important goals in Poole winning the Southern League South & West & Dorset Senior Cup double. In 2013/14 was again top goalscorer with 19 goals, 16 in the league. Named in the NL South team of the season in 2016/17 & previously named in the Southern Premier team of the season. Apps: 298 Goals 92. JAKE SCRIMSHAW: (Forward) Young striker signed on loan from AFC Bournemouth at the end of October. BRENNAN CAMP: (Defender) Recent arrival on a work experience loan from AFC Bournemouth, debut v Wimborne Town on the 20th November. JAMES CONSTABLE: (Forward) Professional footballer with more than 12 years in the game. Played at League 1, League 2 and Conference level. Represented country at England C, and captained Oxford United in promotion to the Football League in Was on loan last season at Poole and recently re-signed on loan deal from Eastleigh. JACK DICKSON: (Midfield) Came through the youth teams, debut away at Truro City in October Went to the USA on a football scholarship. Back for the 17/18 season but suffered injury problems during the last campaign. Appearances 83 Goals 4 SAM GRIFFIN: (Forward) Arrival in July 2018 from Blackfield & Langley. PETER O'CONNOR: (Goalkeeper) Signed in Aug Played for Banbury United Youth, Oxford United and Walsall Academies, and England school boys (south west). Gained a Football Scholarship to Bournemouth University. Has played for Easington Sports, Westland Sports & Clapton FC.

31 POOLE TOWN FC PEN PICS CARL PETTEFER: (Midfield) Senior member of the squad. Joined the club from AFC Totton in July Carl started his career at Portsmouth before moving to join professional outfits Oxford United and Southend United. JAMES WHISKEN: (Defender) Moved to Poole from AFC Totton in summer Central defender, started his career at AFC Bournemouth, where he played in the league cup against Wigan Athletic. Has also played for Basingstoke Town, Bognor Regis and Farnborough Town. Took over as captain during the 2013/14 season. 252 Appearances and 11 goals. LUKE ROBERTS: (Forward) Signed from AFC Totton ahead of 2014/ /17 was named Players Player, Supporters Player & Supporters Club Player of the Year. Suffered an ACL injury in 2017/18 pre-season; back in the squad for the new campaign. Appearances 147 Goals 38. CORBY MOORE (Midfield): Arrived back at the club in 2016/17 after transferring from Chelmsford City; was with the club previously during a loan spell from Forest Green. Was a member of the Southampton Academy. JAKE SMEETON: (Defence) Signed Dec 2016 from Dorchester Town where he was the skipper. Jake was previously with Poole prior moving to the Avenue Stadium. MARVIN BROOKS: (Midfield) Home grown talent who came through from the youth system. Top goal scorer in 2015/16. Departed in summer 2017 to Salisbury FC but came back to the club at the end of November Appearances goals. JOSH LESLIE-SMITH: (Defender) Progressed through the youth ranks to 31 make his debut in the National League at Bath City in April JORDAN ALAWODE-WILLIAMS: (Defender) Played for Arsenal and Charlton Athletic during his youth career, followed by a spell at Southend Utd. Then joined Bristol Rovers in August Spent two loan spells at Poole in season Now back at the club for the new campaign. Appearances 12 Goals 0 LUKE CAIRNEY: (Goalkeeper) Transfer arrival from Thatcham Town, making his debut v Salisbury in August 2018, taking over from long time keeper Nick Hutchings. Spent last season with Wessex side, Andover Town, he is also the Army FA and Combined Services keeper and, prior to joining the Royal Engineers, spent 10 years with Burnley. JEZ BEDFORD: (Midfield) Jez is a local lad who spent time on loan with the club last season from Portsmouth but has now returned to the club this season following his release by the League One club. Appearances 32 Goals 5 SAM HOUSE: (Forward) Recent arrival from Wessex Premier side, Lymington Town. Made his debut v Taunton Town on the 13th October. In 2017/2018, was part of their Wessex Premier winning squad. ADAM GRANGE: (Forward) Signed at the latter end of 2016/2017 from Wessex Premier side, Andover Town. 2017/2018 saw Adam suffer injury problems but hopefully 2018/2019 will see him back to his full potential. Previously at Portsmouth, he received a callup to the England Schoolboys squad in January Appearances 2 Goals 0

32 HARTLEY WINTNEY JUNIOR FC Hartley Wintney Junior Football Club U13 Falcons The U13 Falcons have had a mixed start to this season in NEHYL Division 1 following successive promotions over the past two years - in many ways mirroring the Senior Football team, without ground grading getting in the way! Missing out on winning their league in the final match of last season and missing out by a solitary point at that was a bitter pill after a superb season playing 9 a-side football. It would be fair to say that the jump up to Division 1 and the move to 11 a-side football has taken a little while to get used to. However, slowly but surely, the U13 Falcons are starting to make moves back to winning ways. We are looking forward to an additional three players joining over the Christmas break with a couple of stalwarts either hanging up their boots to give kickboxing more focus, or moving to a new club in the Premier Division. Whilst this is only kids football, it is important that the players get the opportunity to shine as individuals but, more importantly, shine as a cohesive team. Standing on the touchlines, you sometimes wonder whether the U13 Falcons realise just how good they could be The Junior Football Club is working hard at developing links with the Senior Club and we are striving to make sure that all our teams start to play the Hartley Wintney way. This is helped through senior team coaches, such as Tuffs and Millers, leading training sessions, but also with some of the players, including Dawid and Louie, helping on the training ground. The U13 Falcons are lucky to have James Townley coaching them and it would be remiss not to acknowledge the hard work James puts into training to try and get the team into fighting shape for Saturday matches. It s also appropriate to highlight that all of the NEHYL U13 teams are very lucky to have one of the very best Divisional Secretaries with Hartley Wintney s very own Suzanne McDermott-Swan in charge of the 53 teams playing at this age group. The work that volunteers put into Junior Football should not go unnoticed without these people there would be no organised Saturday football, and no structure to allow kids to play the beautiful game in a safe environment. Here s hoping that today s Senior Team match against Poole Town is a good one the match last weekend against Taunton Town was superb and an exhibition 32

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34 FOOTBALL AT THE FRONT As we remember those who fought in the First World War in this special centenary year, the uplifting story of the revitalising effect football had on the troops at the Front is recalled here. The British Expeditionary Force were involved in three months of continuous heavy fighting after first going into action against the German army on 21 August However, with football ubiquitous in the army, the soldiers organised impromptu kickabouts in any spare moments; The Sporting Life, 23 November 1914, reporting the game being played in fields within the sounds of the guns. By December 1914 the Athletic News ran regular features on football behind the lines as the war s evolving stability allowed organised competitive sport, and footballs were increasingly available, with over 1100 balls provided by The Daily Mail and The Sporting Life by Christmas. THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE, 1914 The manoeuvring war had resulted in shortages of men and ammunition on both sides and, with inclement weather, a major offensive was unlikely before spring. In places the trenches were 30 yards apart. Shouted messages were exchanged and the adversaries realised they had common enemies in lice, rats, flooded trenches, generals and politicians. A live and let live system evolved. Some troops requested their artillery not to shell the enemy at meal times, as they did not want their meals interrupted in turn. As Christmas approached, similar emotions were raised as the foes were mainly Christian, and spontaneous truces resulted. Some two-thirds of the British line fraternised, and on Christmas Day, thousands of British and German troops congregated in No Man s Land, burying the dead, exchanging souvenirs and 34 conversing, mainly in sign language. Debris littered No Man s Land, including empty food cans, and somebody bored kicked a can... and somebody kicked it back. Kickabouts developed, with other items used as footballs including balaclavas stuffed with straw and, in a Cheshire battalion s case, Lieutenant Brockbank noted somebody produced a little rubber ball, so of course a football match started. There was no match with stretchers for goals, a proper ball and the padre making incorrect offside decisions, just many spontaneous kickabouts. ORGANISED FOOTBALL BEGINS The Sporting Life reported that over 200 teams had been established by December 1914 and a number of competitions were being played. In January -February 1915, 45 teams competed for the 1st Cavalry Brigade Cup, the trophy provided by their Brigadier- General. In July 1915, Haig famously complained that the men were falling asleep on night sentry duty because they were playing football in their rest periods. By November 1915 it was said that every section has its team. Sport was still unofficial and organised by junior officers but, as casualties mounted, it became an important part in developing esprit de corps. The Royal Engineers magazine, in January 1915, reported our new comrades are being told tales of the Army Cup, and having obtained a football, hunting the leather is the order during the times of relaxation from military duties. The revitalising effect of football on men returning from combat was noticed; General Harington rhetorically asked How many times did one see a Battalion which had come out of the line in the Ypres Salient and elsewhere, battered to pieces

35 FOOTBALL AT THE FRONT and sad at heart at having lost so many officers and men, hold up its head again and recover in a few hours by kicking a football? THE FOOTBALL CHARGES On 25 September 1915, the British launched an attack at Loos, the infantry walking forward in four lines in extended order, one second apart, in silence and in full kit. However, The London Irish Rifles dribbled and passed a football as they advanced, having smuggled deflated footballs into the trenches because their officers did not approve. These were hurriedly blown up as zero hour, 06:30, approached but Captain Dale saw the balls and ordered them to be discarded; apparently shooting one. Sergeant Frank Edwards, the football captain, hid his and the London Irish kicked off the southern end of the attack with the goal of capturing the German front and second lines. Edwards ball was struck by a bullet or shrapnel and caught on the German barbed wire. The London Irish achieved their objectives, and their part of the operation was one of the few successes as the Loos offense collapsed. Captain Billie Nevill, B Company commander, 8th East Surrey s, was uncertain about how his men would react in their first battle at the Somme on 1st July Perhaps influenced by the London Irish, Nevill asked permission to use footballs and this was sanctioned on condition that he and his officers really kept command of their units and didn t allow it to develop into a rush after the ball. Nevill had two footballs and as zero hour approached, one was marked The Great European Cup-Tie Final. East Surreys v Bavarians. Kick off at zero and on the other No referee. 35 At 07:27 Nevill went over the parapet; an observer remembered I saw an infantryman climb on to the parapet into No Man s Land, beckoning others to follow. As he did so he kicked off a football; a good kick, the ball rose and travelled well towards the German line. By 07:50 the battalion were in the German trenches, where both footballs were found next day. Nevill was killed. ORGANISED FOOTBALL MATURES In August 1916 General Gough ordered that football grounds should be constructed in each Brigade area and tournaments organised for resting units. The 19th Division held a three stage tournament with as many soldiers as possible playing. The first stage comprised of intra-battalion games and the second stage inter-battalion competition; the third was the cup final where the 7th Loyal North Lancashire s beat the 9th Cheshire s 4-0. Thousands of soldiers watched; football, as a spectator event, had become an institutionalised part of life in reserve. Football s positive effects were formally recognised in the General Staff Instructions for the Training of Platoons for Offensive Action of Platoon commanders were ordered to arrange games and competitions for the men and take part themselves because if he induces his platoon to be determined to produce the best football team in the battalion, he will have done a great deal to make it the best platoon in every way. By 1918, six full time engravers were kept busy in France supplying trophies and medals for competitive sport; football had become part of the way of life of the British army in the battle zone. From an article by Iain Adams

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39 FOOTBALL ON Sunday 23rd December 2018 Aston Villa v Leeds United Championship 13:30 Sky Sports Football Everton v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 16:00 Sky Sports Premier Lg Wednesday 26th December 2018 Fulham v Wolves Premier League 12:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg Sheffield Utd v Derby County Championship 15:00 Sky Sports Football Brighton & Hove Alb v Arsenal Premier League 17:15 Sky Sports Premier Lg Watford v Chelsea Premier League 19:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg Thursday 27th December 2018 Southampton v West Ham Premier League 19:45 Sky Sports Premier Lg Saturday 29th December 2018 Rangers v Celtic Scottish Premier 12:30 Sky Sports Football Liverpool v Arsenal Premier League 17:30 BT Sport 1 Sunday 30th December 2018 Crystal Palace v Chelsea Premier League 12:00 Sky Sports Premier Lg Southampton v Manchester C. Premier League 14:15 Sky Sports Premier Lg Man Utd v AFC Bournemouth Premier League 16:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg Tuesday 1st January 2019 Everton v Leicester City Premier League 12:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg Nottingham Forest v Leeds Utd Championship 15:00 Sky Sports Football Cardiff City v Tottenham Premier League 17:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg Wednesday 2nd January 2019 Newcastle Utd v Manchester U. Premier League 20:00 Sky Sports Premier Lg Thursday 3rd January 2019 Manchester City v Liverpool Premier League 20:00 Sky Sports Premier Lg Friday 4th January 2019 Tranmere or Southport v Tottenham FA Cup 19:45 BT Sport 2 Saturday 5th January 2019 Manchester Utd v Reading FA Cup 3rd Rnd 12:30 BT Sport 2 Solihull Moors or Blackpool v Arsenal FA Cup 17:30 BT Sport 2 full schedule on 39

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42 CLUBS OF THE EVO-STIK PREMIER SOUTH A summary of the clubs in the Premier South for those travelling to away fixtures. Post codes shown for sat-navs but check directions on the host club website before leaving to avoid dumb instructions. Mileage shown from our ground is approximate. Basingstoke Town The Ark Cancer Charity Stadium The Camrose, Western Way Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 6EZ Beaconsfield Town Holloways Park, Windsor Road Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2SE Chesham United The Meadow, Amy Lane Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1NE Dorchester Town The Avenue Stadium, Weymouth Ave Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2RY Farnborough FC Cherrywood Road, Farnborough Hampshire GU14 8UD Frome Town AFC Blindmans Brewery Stadium Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2EH Gosport Borough FC Privett Park, Privett Road Gosport, Hampshire PO12 3SX Harrow Borough FC Earlsmead, Carlyon Avenue South Harrow, Middx HA2 8SS Hendon FC Silver Jubilee Park, Townsend Lane Kingsbury, North London NW9 7NE Kings Langley FC Global Metcorp Stadium, Gaywood Park, Hempstead Road, Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8AL btfc.co.uk RG22 6EZ 12 miles beaconsfieldtownfc.co.uk HP9 2SE 35 miles cheshamunited.co.uk HP5 1NE 43 miles dorchestertownfc.co.uk DT1 2RY 90 miles farnboroughfc.co.uk GU14 8UD 9 miles frometownfc.co.uk BA11 2EH 72 miles gosportboroughfc.co.uk PO12 3SX 50 miles Hosted on pitchero.com HA2 8SS 40 miles hendonfc.net NW9 7NE 44 miles kingslangleyfc.co.uk WD4 8AL 48 miles

43 CLUBS OF THE EVO-STIK PREMIER SOUTH Merthyr Town Penydarren Park, Park Terrace Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan CF47 8RF Metropolitan Police FC Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane East Molesey, Surrey KT8 0BT Poole Town Black Gold Stadium, School Lane Oakdale, Poole, Dorset BH15 3JR Salisbury FC Raymond McEnhill Stadium Partridge Way, Old Sarum, Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6PU Staines Town Wheatsheaf Park Wheatsheaf Lane Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey TW18 2PD Swindon Supermarine The Webbswood Stadium, Supermarine Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 4BZ Taunton Town Viridor Stadium, Wordsworth Drive Taunton, Somerset TA1 2HG Tiverton Town Ladysmead, Bolham Road Tiverton, Devon EX16 6SG Walton Casuals Elmbridge Sports Hub, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP Weymouth FC Bob Lucas Stadium, Radipole Lane Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9XJ Wimborne Town Cuthbury, Cowgrove Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4EL merthyrtownfc.co.uk CF47 8RF 140 miles Hosted on pitchero.com KT8 0BT 34 miles pooletownfc.co.uk BH15 3JR 75 miles salisburyfc.co.uk SP4 6PU 49 miles stainestownfootballclub.co.uk TW18 2PD 25 miles swindonsupermarinefc.com SN3 4BZ 52 miles tauntontown.com TA1 2HG 112 miles tiverton-town-fc.co.uk EX16 6SG 132 miles waltoncasuals.com KT12 2JP 30 miles theterras.com DT4 9XJ 96 miles wimbornetownfc.co.uk BH21 4EL 72 miles

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46 CLUB STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW Hartley Wintney Football Club F.A. League Rule 2.13 Ownership: In accordance with The Football Association Rule 2.13 Publication of Ownership in relation to Step 1 to Step 6 clubs within the football pyramid, we hereby confirm that the Legal Status of HARTLEY WINTNEY FOOTBALL CLUB takes the Form of an Unincorporated Association. Hartley Wintney FC has a constitution which sets out the rules that govern its relationship and membership, and elects a Management Committee to run the organisation on behalf of its private members. That committee currently consists of the club s elected Officers. A full copy of the constitution can be found on the Club Web Site: (see PDF Club Constitution) An Excellent Licensed Event Venue Here in Hartley Wintney he Clubhouse at Hartley Wintney FC T is well equipped, welcoming and available for hire for events of all kinds at a sensible cost, and you don't need to be a member of the football club to hire a room. However big, small, happy or sad the occasion, the layout of the room can be tailored to suit your needs. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a griddle. The bar is well stocked with alcoholic and soft drinks. Special orders for particular wines, beers, lagers and ciders can usually be accommodated. There is a raised stage and a wooden dance floor, with the remainder of the room carpeted throughout. It's also an ideal venue for Corporate events including sales presentations, client events and Christmas parties. Entertainers can be arranged, given sufficient notice. A multi-activity space provides an ideal setting for meetings, small conferences, presentations, or as a base to run a course. We have a range of audio visual, internet Wi-Fi and overhead projection equipment. BOOKING THE CLUBHOUSE Please make your booking enquiry at the bar, or by using the contact form on our website. Include your phone number in the message. During times when the Clubhouse is open, the club may be contacted by phone on

47 HWFC GROUND REGULATIONS 1. All persons entering this ground are only admitted subject to these rules and the rules and regulations of the Football Association. 2. The Club reserves the right to prosecute or to eject or cause to be ejected any persons who within the ground or the club premises is considered by the Club its employees or agents (hereinafter called the Club) in their absolute discretion to be, or to have been behaving in any of the following ways: (a) Entering the field of play before or during the course of a game. The field of play is that area within the railings surrounding the perimeter of the pitch and the area beyond the goal line at the Southern Haye end of the ground. (b) Using obscene or abusive language or persistent swearing. (c) Being drunk or under the influence of drink or drugs to any degree. (d) Making vulgar gestures. (e) Using abusive language or behaviour, racial or otherwise. 3. NO bottles, metal cans, glasses, placards, firearms, knives or other similar articles are permitted and the police and club stewards have the right to search any spectator at anytime and to confiscate any article which they consider could be a danger to any other spectators. 4. NO alcohol is to be consumed within the ground. Alcohol may only be consumed within the confines of the clubhouse or other such designated and properly licensed area. All bar areas will close fifteen minutes before kick off time. 5. Climbing of floodlight pylons, fences, stands and other buildings is strictly forbidden and the police and club stewards have the right to eject any persons found doing so. 6. Spectators are advised that they must keep to the designated hard standings within the confines of the ground, these being defined as the walkway to the perimeter of the pitch on 3 sides excluding the area to Southern Haye behind the top goal, the dedicated stand and the sheltered area outside the club house. 7. Spectators are reminded that they must not retrieve any footballs that go in the hedges or rough grass areas. The Club will not be responsible for any injury sustained by any spectator retrieving footballs howsoever caused. A Club Official or designated ball boy will retrieve any balls that exit the field of play. 8. ALL vehicles parked in and around the ground must be properly parked to ensure access for emergency vehicles and to minimise disruption to local residents. All vehicles are parked strictly at the owner s risk. 9. No unauthorised vehicles are allowed in the Clubhouse/changing room car parking area. The Club reserves the right to remove any vehicle parked in contravention of this regulation. The Club will not be responsible for any damage caused whilst removing the vehicle. By order of The Committee Hartley Wintney Football Club 47

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49 LEAGUE TABLES & RECENT RESULTS The Evo-Stik Premier South, Saturday 15th Dec (Att: 184) Hartley Wintney 3 vs Taunton Town 1 58' Jack French, 68' Mickel Platt 64' (og) Adam Desbois 90+2' Josh Webb Hampshire Senior Cup, 3rd Round, Tuesday 4th Dec (Att: 176) Hartley Wintney 1 vs Basingstoke Town 3 67' Romario Hart 21' & 70' Ben Wright 34' Sam Argent 24/11 Suburban League Central Division Hartley Reserves 2 v Abbey Rangers 3 24/11 Aldershot League, Senior Division Hartley A 5 v Frimley Select 4 10/12 ACYL Central Division Sandhurst Tn U18 1 v Hartley U

50 EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH, PREMIER SOUTH Saturday 22nd December 2018, KO 3.00pm HARTLEY WINTNEY (from) POOLE TOWN (from) ALL ORANGE ALL SKY BLUE Adam DESBOIS (gk) Luke CAIRNEY (gk) Chris HARRIS (gk) Jordan ALAWODE-WILLIAMS Louie PAGET Josh LESLIE-SMITH Joe FELIX Will SPETCH Jack BALL Jamie WHISKEN Nathan SMART Jake SMEETON Jacques KPOHOMOUH Sam GRIFFIN Steve NOAKES Corby MOORE Mickel PLATT James CONSTABLE Tyron SMITH Marvin BROOKS Josh WEBB Luke ROBERTS Jack FRENCH Adam GRANGE Marley RIDGE Pete O CONNOR (gk) Dan STEWART Sam HOUSE Mitchell PARKER Jez BEDFORD Michael CAMPBELL Jake SCRIMSHAW Steve DUFF Jack DICKSON Nic CIARDINI Romario HART Jayden ENGLEFIELD Richard GILLESPIE George FRISE TODAY S MATCH OFFICIALS REFEREE ANDY BENNETT ASSISTANT DAVID COX ASSISTANT MUDIWA GIFFORD MANYANGE 50

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