THE ROW THE EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH PREMIER SOUTH MATCH SPONSOR VS BASINGSTOKE TOWN FC 5TH JANUARY 2019 KICK-OFF 3.00PM

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1 THE ROW HARTLEY WINTNEY FC VS BASINGSTOKE TOWN FC 5TH JANUARY 2019 KICK-OFF 3.00PM MATCH SPONSOR 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 5 th January 2019 vs Basingstoke Town FC Kick Off: 3.00pm the same score; our scorer that day being Romario Hart. Ironically, the two teams will also meet each other again in the CSS League Challenge Cup at the Camrose on Tuesday night, 8th January On New Year's Day we entertained Swindon Supermarine, a team that boasted a similar record to us, separated in the table only by goal difference. Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to the Memorial Ground for this Evo-Stik League South, Premier South Division fixture against our near neighbours Basingstoke Town. To their players, officials and supporters we extend a warm welcome and hope you enjoy your short stay with us today. Our visitors this afternoon are currently 19th in the league with 25 points from 21 games. They arrive here at the Memorial Ground having won 2, lost 3 and drawn 1 of their last 6 encounters. We are currently in 11th place in the league with 30 points from 23 games. Our form in our last six outings shows that we have won 2, lost 2 and drawn 2. A look at the league table (page 49) shows how this is an extraordinarily tight league, with a plethora of teams whose fate could be relegation come the end of the season. Today's game sees both sides looking to take the upper hand in our encounters this season. To date both sides have recorded 3-1 wins, Hartley winning at the Camrose in the League at the end of November, goal scorers for the Row that day being Paget, Hart and Cook. A week later The Stoke were victorious in the Hants Senior Cup by The game was an enjoyable if nervy encounter. We fell behind early on but by half time we were in front thanks to two fine goals from Marley Ridge and Mitchell Parker. Our opponents equalised minutes after the break via a header, and when we were reduced to 10 men after 60 minutes, things didn't look good. We did, however, continue to play well, albeit we were grateful for some profligate finishing by the visitors. Today also sees the return to action of the Reserves and the A Team. The Reserves travel to Abbey Rangers and the A Team travel to Yateley United looking to keep their unbeaten run going. Back to today's encounter here. This is a 'proper' local derby, with players on both sides having played for both clubs. I hope the game is a good one and that it is enjoyed by everyone. Please get behind the boys today, your support is always appreciated by the management and the players. #UTR Luke 6

7 VS BASINGSTOKE TOWN : 5 JAN 2019 Jack French in action against Farnborough on Boxing Day Pic: Colin Rogers 7

8 VOICES FROM THE DUGOUT Good afternoon to you all and welcome all those from Basingstoke travelling the short distance; in particular we welcome all the ex Hartley, some of whom played a big part in our rise up the leagues was a fine year for our club in which we achieved something not many thought was possible. Another promotion, our highest ever league placing (this season) and some fine, entertaining football on display. Like any football club, there have been a few bumps along the way, more recently a drop in form which has coincided with the birth of a new playing ethos at this football club and an overhaul in playing staff. Late November and throughout December has seen the evolution of this, and some of the football we have played is up there with the best we've seen over the last couple of seasons. Each game recently has presented a different challenge and tested us as a squad. We were good at Farnborough, a game in which we should have won by quite a margin. We were good for 40 minutes at Gosport, average for 40 minutes and very poor for 10, which cost us. Against Swindon, a good side and one in fine form, after the early set-back we were terrific and the two goals we scored were excellent. Again we suffered early set-backs in the second half but showed some real steel to see the game out and secure a point with 10 men. Basingstoke will always be a massive game for us and we hope we get another decent gate. Our first exchange at the Camrose saw us come away worthy winners, likewise Basingstoke in the reverse fixture early in December. We both know a lot about each other s squads and style of play etc., and it should make for an entertaining encounter. We have beaten some very good teams here of late, and done so playing a very good brand of football which has given everybody around the club a great sense of belief. Come 1700 today, we hope that feeling is only enhanced. Enjoy the game. Up the Row! Millers and Dan 8 Pic: Colin Rogers

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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 THE PAPERS SAID : GOSPORT BOROUGH Gosport Borough v Hartley Wintney, Evo-Stik League South, Premier South. Sat 29th Dec 2018 Report by David Graham Gosport Borough continued their recent good form with a win courtesy of the only goal scored just before half time. The first chance fell to the 'Boro on four minutes when a long clearance found Ryan Pennery in the clear and Row 'keeper, Adam Desbois, a long way from his goal. The 'Boro forward elected to shoot early but the ball went wide of the empty net. A period of scrappy play followed until the 16th minute. Mickel Platt showed good skill coming in from the left and created a good chance for himself before he was hauled down well inside the penalty area. The Row claims for a spot kick went unheeded by referee Lewis Sandoe. Three minutes later, George Barker for the 'Boro cut in from the right and saw his parting shot well saved by well positioned Desbois. On 22 minutes the Row had a good chance to take the lead when Romario Hart set Salhin Abubakar clear for a one-on-one with 'Boro 'keeper, Pat O'Flaherty. The home custodian stood tall and saved well. Three minutes later, a free kick taken by Josh Webb found Jack Ball, who saw his shot from the edge of the box blocked. Centre-back Jack Ball made an unforced error on the half hour mark, leaving Tony Lee with a clear run in on goal. Desbois came out and parried the shot, with Nathan Smart completing the clearance from under the crossbar. set up Sam Lanahan for a shot which brought out a good save from Desbois. Hartley responded, Jack French settingup Platt for an opportunity which saw the young striker fire wide. Then on 34 minutes, Gosport's George Barker had a good effort following a long free kick, bringing out another save from Adam Desbois. The Row had a great chance to go ahead on 36 minutes. The best interplay in the entire match led to Jack French setting Romario Hart free through the middle. The young striker rounded O'Flaherty, but instead of shooting into the empty net decided to check back and the chance was lost. The 'Boro finished the half strongly and on 41 minutes Lee set-up Pennery whose strong shot was beaten out by Desbois. But two minutes before the break, 'Boro went ahead after a period of intense pressure. Good play down the right resulted in a shot crashing off the crossbar. The ball was partially cleared, only for another shot to come crashing off the same spot on the crossbar. The ball went out to left and a high looper into the penalty area saw the 'Boro forwards the most determined, and George Barker shot home from close range. (1-0) HT: GOSPORT BORO 1 HARTLEY 0 It was the Row who had the first effort of the half on 53 minutes when Hart tried his luck from 25 yards, however the shot lacked power and O'Flaherty saved. A minute later, Platt set-up Jack French, who saw his effort deflected wide. But two minutes later, the Row defence was at sixes and sevens and was fortunate that Lee was unable to convert a presentable chance. The 'Boro gained the upper hand in midfield for a spell. On 31 minutes, Lee 13 On 58 minutes, Marley Ridge and Dan Stewart combined well down the left

14 THE PAPERS SAID : GOSPORT BOROUGH and the latter's strong, low shot brought out an excellent save from O'Flaherty. Hartley were trying to play out from the back and were caught out on a number of occasions by losing possession in dangerous areas. On 65 minutes, Lee took advantage and was unlucky to see his effort go just wide. The Row gave another chance a minute later and Lee's cross found substitute David Gerrard, who brought out a good save from Desbois. Yet another similar chance was provided on 67 minutes by Hartley and again Gerrard saw his effort saved by Desbois. On 78 minutes, more loose play by the Row enabled Pennery to get in a cross which found the head of Gerrard. Again Desbois pulled off a smart save. In the final ten minutes the Row finally started putting some decent moves together and should have equalised on 81 minutes. A quick free kick from Webb released Platt into the penalty box. The young striker seemed to lose his composure and blazed badly wide when it looked easier to score. Hartley pressed until the end and a Marley Ridge shot was deflected over following a fluent move. The 'Boro held on for a win they just about deserved on balance of play. However, the Row had gold plated chances to score several goals despite being some way short of their best form. They will be looking to improve their finishing on New Year's Day with the visit of Swindon Supermarine to Green Lane. FT: GOSPORT BORO 1 HARTLEY 0 Attendance: 285 Entertainment 3/5 Man of the Match: Adam Desbois 14 GOSPORT BOROUGH: Pat O'Flaherty, Harry Medway, Joe Lea, Matthew Casey, Sam Roberts, Sam Lanahan, George Barker, Charlie Davis, Tony Lee, Ryan Pennery, Patrick Suraci. Subs: Craig McAllister, Matthew Weaire, Joe Byrne, Jordan Brooks, David Gerrard HARTLEY WINTNEY: Adam Desbois, Joe Felix, Josh Webb, Jack Ball, Nathan Smart, Jack French, Marley Ridge, Dan Stewart, Salhin Abubakar, Mickel Platt, Romario Hart Subs: Tyron Smith (on), Marc Vockins, Hadda Zongo (on), Louie Paget, Nic Ciardini (on) After the game, David asked the Hartley joint managers for their thoughts on the narrow defeat, starting with Anthony Millerick. "I see this as a setback after our recent performances. We were not too despondent at half time, feeling we would get chances and pull things around, and we created a number of really good chances. Credit to Gosport, who played to their strengths, being very direct. "I felt we lost our identity a bit," Millers continued. "However, we must take our chances up top when we are on top. We were also a bit shakey at the back on occasions today." Dan Turkington added, "We are a young team and learning all the time. In this league we must try and prepare mentally for each match. At times we looked a bit more lethargic than usual; possibly caused by several players being affected by a nasty bug that is doing the rounds. We look forward to trying to get back on track."

15 THE PAPERS SAID: FARNBOROUGH Farnborough v Hartley Wintney, Evo-Stik League South, Premier South. Wednesday 26th Dec 2018 Report by David Graham Hartley Wintney took a large support to Farnborough, helping 'Boro to easily their biggest home crowd of the season at 547. The spectators were rewarded with a really good local derby. A one minute's silence was held for the much respected former Farnborough Chairman, Alan Churchill, who recently passed away. Churchill was with the club when 'Boro had their famous FA Cup match at West Ham Utd. It was the Row who had the first chance in the first minute when a pass from Josh Webb sent Mickel Platt clear. The young striker took his shot early but pulled it wide of the post. The 'Boro had a scare on 5 minutes when 'keeper, Liam Beach, saw his clearance charged down by an inrushing Dan Stewart. However, the 'Boro 'keeper reacted quickest and got back to save. A minute later, a low through ball deceived the Row defence and Perry Coles was left clear. Hartley 'keeper, Adam Desbois, came out quickly and pulled off a smart save at the expense of a corner. The flag kick from Coles found the head of Aaron Oakley whose effort went wide. Play moved to the other end of the pitch and on 8 minutes good play enabled Jack French on the right to set -up Platt. The striker saw his first effort blocked, as was his follow-up. Five minutes later, French got free down the left and set-up Marley Ridge, whose strong effort from 20 yards was deflected wide. Boro's main threats came from set pieces and it was from a corner that they took the lead on 20 minutes. A 15 flag kick on the right by Kurtis Cumberbatch saw Perry Coles swivel and shoot home a good volleyed goal. (1-0) Coles was to play a prominent part in the match later on. The Row responded and on 24 minutes a long clearance set Dan Stewart free. The striker saw his parting shot well saved by Beach. Boro continued to trouble Hartley with their direct play. On 34 minutes, Marc Charles-Smith had the ball in the net after heading in a cross from Michael Fernandes. However, the striker was adjudged to have pushed his marker and the goal was chalked off. Hartley came into the game approaching half time with Stewart setting-up Platt, who saw his effort go just past the post. On the stroke of half time, a Row clearance from a set piece landed at the feet of Cumberbatch who saw his effort saved by Desbois. HT: FARNBOROUGH 1 HARTLEY 0 Steven Duff replaced Josh Webb - who was suffering a chest infection - for the second period. Almost immediately Duff made a surging run down the left and his cross just eluded the incoming forwards. Straight afterwards, 'Boro had a good chance to increase their lead after Coles sent Fernandes clear of the Hartley defence. Desbois came out, narrowed the angles and pulled off a good save. A defining moment arrived on 54 minutes. A 'Boro corner on the right appeared to be over hit, eluded everyone, and appeared to go harmlessly for a goal kick. However, referee Adrian Harris had seen a touch somewhere and awarded another corner on the left, much to the ire of the visitors. The flag kick from Coles was partly cleared but the return ball

16 THE PAPERS SAID: FARNBOROUGH into the penalty area found Cumberbatch with a good chance. The midfielder was hauled down by Jack Ball and a penalty awarded. Perry Coles stepped up but saw his well struck effort saved by Desbois at full stretch. Things were to get worse for Coles on 66 minutes when, in an off the ball incident, he punched Marley Ridge in the face. This was spotted by referee Harris who issued a straight red card. The remainder of the match saw Hartley camped around the 'Boro penalty area as they sought an equaliser. Nic Ciardini did well to set up Joe Felix on 68 minutes and the young full back saw his shot blocked. The rebound found its way to Stewart, who watched as his effort was saved by Beach. A second dual between Beach and Stewart came in the 70th minute when the Row striker worked his way through the home defence. The 'Boro keeper pulled off a smart save with a block, and Platt's follow-up was deflected wide. The pressure on the 'Boro goal became more intense and the Row had a golden chance to equalise on 79 minutes. Nic Ciardini was pushed as he attempted to reach a long free kick from Tyron Smith. Smith took the spot kick but shot wide. On 85 minutes, Ball set-up Ciardini but his effort lacked power and Beach saved. But Hartley were eventually rewarded for their efforts with a deserved equaliser on 88 minutes. A long cross from the left appeared to be over hit. Dan Stewart was not for giving it up and managed to keep the ball in play. He beat a defender and crossed for Jack Ball to head home from close range. (1-1) The Row went for the winner and in 16 added time Stewart set-up Felix, who saw his fierce drive tipped over by Beach. In the end honours even in an exciting local derby. FT: FARNBOROUGH 1 HARTLEY 1 ATTENDANCE: 547 MAN OF THE MATCH: Jack Ball FARNBOROUGH: Liam Beach, John Oyenuga, Andrew Musungu, Kurtis Cumerbatch, Michael Kamara, Aaron Oakley, Michael Fernandes, Elliott Bonds, Perry Coles, Marc Charles- Smith, Reggie Young. SUBS: Conner Cullen, Samij Bajja, Seth Owens, Tom Leggett, Rob Bartley HARTLEY WINTNEY: Adam Desbois, Joe Felix, Louie Paget, Jack Ball, Nathan Smart (c), Josh Webb, Jack French, Marley Ridge, Mickel Platt, Dan Stewart, Salhin Abubakar SUBS: Tyron Smith (on), Steven Duff (on), Nic Ciardini (on), Chris Harris, Hadda Zongo After the game, David spoke with Hartley joint manager, Dan Turkington. "I thought 'Boro had a slight edge in the first half with their direct approach," said Turks. "However, even in the first half we shaded them on chances and we were the better side in the second period. 'Boro always had a threat from set pieces and Adam did well saving a one-on-one early in the second half. As well as that, his penalty save was excellent. "It would have been difficult to maintain the same levels we achieved against Taunton Town and Poole Town," Dan continued. "We showed great resilience to keep going to the end, and no one could deny that we deserved at least a draw. Finally, a big thank you to the large Hartley Wintney support today."

17 MATCH DAY SPONSOR : HART TAXIS Hartley Wintney FC is pleased to welcome HART TAXIS as today s Match Day Sponsor and we thank them for their continued sponsorship of the Club. As one of our valued community partners, the company already have 3 near pitch perimeter hoardings in place. Their sponsorship of today s match is one of three games they have opted to sponsor during the season. We are pleased that HART TAXIS will be joining us for refreshments in the boardroom today and will also have the honour of picking the Hartley Wintney Man of the Match. We trust they will thoroughly enjoy their time with us as our special guests. HART TAXIS, based in Fleet, are a leading local private hire and taxi company serving Fleet, Hartley Wintney, Hook, Odiham, Aldershot, Yateley, Farnborough, Church Crookham and Winchfield. 24/7 taxi service accommodating 1-8 passengers Local and long distances; Airport and Cruise transfers 4, 6 & 8 seater vehicles available Latest despatch technology from Cordic Credit cards accepted & Text Confirmations provided The company believe in the utmost personal client security. Each booking receives a text (SMS) giving the name of the driver, make & model of vehicle, colour & registration number of the car. Hart Taxis, 329a Fleet Road, Fleet, Hants

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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 Matt Badcock Premier League show they have one too in 2019 and restore some lost faith. Football is a game to be enjoyed, but there are times when you really end up questioning what it s all about. The 5m golden handshake being given by the Premier League clubs to outgoing chief executive Richard Scudamore was one of those moments. It also brings home what the lower levels of football in this country are up against when cash of that amount is handed out at the drop of the hat. Yes, the Premier League does give money down to Non- League football, and without it many clubs wouldn t have been able to improve their facilities. But imagine how much more could be achieved and the good it could do for English football. Part of the problem is the disconnect between the top and the bottom. Non- League football couldn t seem any further away from the riches enjoyed at the elite level. But, more crucially, the top clubs just don t appear to give a hoot. And that s what this payment to Scudamore says. Personally, no problem with players being well-paid. They are in an entertainment industry, pulling in the pound notes and they deserve to get their slice in what is a short career. I also don t ever buy the argument that a player should simply hand over some of his wages just because a club has overspent and hasn t paid their debts. That s on them, not Alexis Sanchez, for example. It s just tough to swallow a sizable hand-out when so many clubs are doing it the right way but still having to beg, borrow and steal to get by. When the news broke, I had a rare rant in my NLP column because I feel it s an insult to all those who put in the hard work throughout the season at our levels. It was from the heart. Let s hope the 23 WREXHAM fans are understandably upset about manager Sam Ricketts leaving to take over at League One side Shrewsbury. The former Bolton and Hull City defender only took over in the summer but quickly showed he s a boss with a bright future as he led the Welsh club to the top of the National League. But look at the bigger picture and it will hopefully be a boost to Non-League football if he can do well. Managers at this level rarely get a chance to step up. Opportunities are much more available to players. There are so many top bosses outside the Football League it would be great if more get a shot higher up the ladder. DID you catch the amazing goal-line defending by Dulwich Hamlet last weekend? Wingate & Finchley couldn t believe they hadn t scored from a goalmouth scramble in their FA Trophy tie. Hamlet keeper, Preston Edwards, and some incredible desire from Ibrahim Kargbo, kept the ball out as the Wingate peppered their goal Kargbo finally throwing his head at the feet of an attacker to finally get the ball clear. The clip quickly racked up the viewing figures to well over two million. It shows the power of social media. Hopefully it might even lead to some new fans turning up at their local club over the coming weeks. It s the sort of commitment to defending we can all

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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 W League Desbois Felix 1 Paget Ball 1 26 Dec A Farnborough D League Desbois Felix Paget Ball 1 29 Dec A Gosport Borough L League Desbois Felix Webb Ball 01 Jan H Swindon Supermarine D League Desbois Felix Paget Zongo 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 BASINGSTOKE TOWN FC CLUB HISTORY There is little doubt that football was being played in the Basingstoke area in the early 1890's, but it wasn't until 1896 that a Basingstoke Town F.C. club was formed from Aldworth United and Basingstoke Albion. In 1901 the club entered the Hampshire League and in 1909 the local North Hants Ironworks team merged with the Town club. This merger produced dividends, with title success in 1911/12 and 1919/20. After playing at a couple of grounds in the area, the club moved to its present site in Initially the club had a 15- year lease given by 1st Viscount Camrose, but on his death in 1953 his son, 2nd Viscount Camrose increased the lease to The sixties were the beginning of a more successful period for the Camrose club, finishing as runners up in 1965/66 and the following season. It was third time lucky in 1967/68 when the Hampshire League title was won. After being runners up again in 1968/69, they won back to back titles in 1969/70 and 1970/71. The latter came without a league defeat and the Hampshire Senior Cup was won for the first time. The club joined the Southern League in 1971/72 and finished 8th in its first season. The highlight was reaching the F.A. Cup 1st Round for the first time ever. A then record attendance of 3,400 saw Northampton Town win 5-1 at the Camrose. In 1984/85 the club won the Southern League Southern Division, without losing a home game. After a couple of years in the Premier Division, the club had the chance to move across to the 28 Isthmian League. It was a disastrous first season as the club were relegated. But the following year promotion was achieved with a last day victory at Southwick and, for the first time, the club reached the Trophy 1st round, losing at Kettering Town after a replay. The following year saw more cup success as the club reached the 2nd Round of the F.A. Cup for the first time. A crowd of over 4,000 saw Torquay United win 3-2. The Hampshire Senior Cup was won with a record breaking 8-0 thrashing of Lymington. The next few seasons were a struggle, and in 1993/94 the club suffered relegation. After two years in Division One, the club had only another Senior Cup success to show for its efforts. But in 1996/97, promotion was achieved as runners up, and another appearance in the Senior Cup final saw a second successive 2-0 win over Waterlooville. The 1997/98 season became the club's most memorable to date, with F.A. Cup success over Wycombe Wanderers. After a draw at Adams Park, 2-2, the team won the replay on penalties after another thrilling 2-2 draw at the Camrose. A new record attendance of 5,085 saw this remarkable result, as in both games Stoke had trailed at every occasion. In the 2nd Round it was an away trip to Northampton Town and, despite being under pressure for much of the game, the club earned a replay with a late equalizer. The replay saw Sky

29 BASINGSTOKE TOWN FC CLUB HISTORY Sports beam the game live, and another crowd of nearly 5,000 saw Stoke this time go out on penalties on a night that has been regarded as the coldest ever in Basingstoke! League form was difficult at this time and it needed a run of just four defeats in twenty-one games to ensure the club finished in the top half. The club played sixty-nine games that season, the last match being the Full Members Cup Final against Hendon, who deservedly won 4-1 on the night. 1998/99 saw the club reach the 1st round of the F.A. Cup again, losing 2-1 at home to Bournemouth after a memorable 4th qualifying round win at Dover Athletic. The next few years saw the club consolidating its position in the Ryman Premier League before becoming members of the newly formed Nationwide Conference South in season 2004/05. During season 2006/07 the club had a marvellous F.A Cup run, creating club history when beating Chesterfield 0-1 on their own ground in the First Round Proper. Unfortunately the run ended in the Second Round Proper, losing narrowly to near neighbours Aldershot Town in a replay at the Camrose. The Hampshire Senior Cup was won in season 2007/2008, beating local rivals Farnborough in the final at Bournemouth, and again in the 2013/2014 season, beating Havant and Waterlooville at Fratton Park, Portsmouth. The club suffered relegation to the Southern League at the end of the 2015/2016 season. The Hampshire Senior Cup was won again in season 2016/2017, beating AFC Bournemouth on penalties after the game finished all square in normal time. The last couple of seasons have seen comfortable mid table finishes. A bit of fun for visiting supporters; name the ex-basingstoke Town players here. Good luck, no prizes but get them all right and you can consider yourself a true stoke FC historian! Answers can be found on page 39 below the TV listing. 29

30 BASINGSTOKE TOWN FC PEN PICS MARTIN KUHL - MANAGER Martin is a highly decorated Pro Licenced coach having won promotions with both Aldershot and Wycombe Wanderers. He also played a major role at Reading Football Club working under Brian McDermott, Nigel Atkins and most recently Jaap Stam. Alongside that role Martin managed one of Reading s most successful Under 23 sides. DANIEL BROWNLIE - ASSISTANT MANAGER Dan is of course already very well known and liked at Hartley from his time as a player, coach and assistant manager, having played a huge part in the club s two back-to-back championship titles and successive promotions from Combined Counties League to Southern Premier League. COLM McADDEN - GOALKEEPER Colm is a young goalkeeper who joined the club in August 17 from Crystal Palace. He has also had loan spells at Metropolitan Police, Sutton United, Three Bridges and Merstham. DAN BAYLISS - DEFENDER Dan is a young, strong central defender who joined the club in July 17 from Flackwell Heath. He has a bright future ahead of himself after representing England Schools. SHANE HOLLAMBY - DEFENDER Shane is an experienced defender who joined the club in July 17 after leaving local side Hartley Wintney. He started his career at Queens Park Rangers before having a spell with Basingstoke Town and Thatcham Town. Shane can also play in a midfield role. DEAN STOW - DEFENDER Dean is an experienced, versatile defender / midfield player who joined the club in July 18 from local rivals Hartley Wintney. Famed for his free kick ability, he has also played for Thatcham Town, Gosport Borough and Hungerford Town. JAMES ORVIS - DEFENDER James is a competent defender who joined the club in August 18. He spent a brief spell with the club last season whilst also being registered with Team Solent. ROBERT GERRARD - DEFENDER Robert is a strong, combative left sided defender who joined the club in October 18 from Reading City. He has also played for Aldershot Town, Bracknell Town and Highmoor Ibis. DREW MATTHEWS - DEFENDER Drew is a promising young central defender currently on loan from Crystal Palace. CHARLIE KENNEDY - MIDFIELD Charlie is a midfield player who has the ability to switch play and possesses a good ball striking technique. He joined the club in July 16 from Barnet. Spent time on loan at Hayes and Yeading and Northwood. DAN COLLIER - MIDFIELD Dan joined the club in August 16 from Wokingham and Emmbrook. He has suffered some serious injuries in his short career but has the ability to play at a higher level. 30

31 BASINGSTOKE TOWN FC PEN PICS SAM DEADFIELD - MIDFIELD Sam joined the club in July 16 from Beaconsfield Sycob. He is comfortable playing either in a midfield roll or as a striker. Started his career at Reading before joining Birmingham City where he played in the quarter finals of an F A Youth Cup. HARRY PEARSE - MIDFIELD Harry is a talented left sided midfield player who joined the club in December from Chesham United. Previously a trialist at Wycombe wanderers FC and Gillingham FC, Harry then took a football scholarship in the USA. After graduation he played in the 2nd tier of the American football pyramid for a team in Long Island. Has also played for Windor and Hayes and Yeading. ZIDAN AKERS - MIDFIELD Zidan is a young, exciting, pacy winger who joined the club in July 18. He started his career at Wallingford Town before joining the Reading Academy. After his release in 2016, he moved to Hearts in Scotland. Has also represented Maidenhead United and Binfield. SAM SMART - STRIKER Sam is a pacy young striker who joined the club in July 17. He is a product of the Portsmouth academy and has also played for Horndean. Last season Sam was voted the supporters player of the season. Had trials recently at Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday. local lad who started his career at Basingstoke before going on to play in the football league for Peterborough United. His other clubs include Hampton and Richmond Borough, Crawley Town, Braintree Town, Forest Green Rovers, Salisbury City, Eastleigh, Havant & Waterlooville and Maidenhead United. SAM ARGENT - STRIKER Sam is a prolific goal scorer who rejoined the club in October 17 from Hartley Wintney having played for the club during the 2014/2015 season. He started his career at Southampton FC and has also played for Hayes and Yeading, Whitchurch United and Hungerford Town. BEN WRIGHT - STRIKER Ben is a vastly experienced, prolific goal scorer who joined the club in July 17 having spent the previous season with Gosport Borough. He is a Two of Basingstoke Town s potent strike force, ex-row striker Sam Argent, and Sam Smart 31

32 HARTLEY WINTNEY JUNIOR FC Hartley Wintney Junior Football Club - U12 Falcons The U12 Falcons comprises 13 local boys, many of whom started playing together as six year olds! They play 9-a-side fixtures on Saturday mornings, and home matches take place on the Jubilee Playing Field (just behind the hedge from where you are currently stood unless you ve downloaded the programme! Ed.) The team is in Division 4 of the North East Hants league and this is the first season of competitive matches (whereby results are published). Opponents include teams from Haslemere, Camberley, Rushmoor and Alton. 32

33 HARTLEY WINTNEY JUNIOR FC U12 Falcons 2018/19 stats to date (combined league and cup matches) * Won 4 * Drawn 1 * Lost 8 * Goals for 12 * Goals against 29 The team reached the quarter finals of the Plate knock-out competition, which was a real boost! The boys' attitude and love of the game, week-in, week-out is first class. Thank you for taking an interest in our team! Andrew Ewbank Manager, Hartley Wintney Falcons U12s And as a footnote, the team photo was taken by none other than Adrian Dennis, who has two lads playing for the Junior club - Adrian was named Sports Photographer of the Year 2012 by The Sports Journalists Association in recognition of his London 2012 coverage. And then in 2014, after covering The FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup, he was once again voted Sports Photographer of the Year, and the Ed Lacey Trophy found its way back to his mantelpiece, proving it wasn't a fluke after 2012! Hartley Wintney Junior FC was founded in known as the Hawks, the club started with just 2 teams playing friendly matches. We now support over 250 children across more than 20 teams ranging from under 7s to under 18s - and we start with children from the age of 5 joining us in weekly training sessions. We welcome players of all abilities - across our age groups we have a range of teams that cater for the needs of the individual player, engendering a spirit of learning through having fun. We wish all our Junior Football Club Teams the very best of luck - but above all else, enjoy your football and being a part of this wonderful orange community! For more information & to get in touch, visit 33

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 Saturday 5th January 2019 Manchester Utd v Reading FA Cup 3rd Round 12:30 BT Sport 2 Blackpool v Arsenal FA Cup 3rd Round 17:30 BT Sport 2 Sunday 6th January 2019 Woking v Watford FA Cup 3rd Round 14:00 BT Sport 2 Newport Cnty v Leicester City FA Cup 3rd Round 16:30 BBC One Monday 7th January 2019 Wolves v Liverpool FA Cup 3rd Round 19:45 BBC One Friday 11th January 2019 Leeds United v Derby County Championship 19:45 Sky Sports Football Saturday 12th January 2019 West Ham Utd v Arsenal Premier League 12:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg Chelsea v Newcastle United Premier League 17:30 BT Sport 1 Millwall v Blackburn Rovers Championship 17:30 Sky Sports Football Sunday 13th January 2019 Everton v AFC Bournemouth Premier League 14:15 Sky Sports Premier Lg Tottenham Hotspur v Man Utd Premier League 16:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg Monday 14th January 2019 Manchester City v Wolves Premier League 20:00 Sky Sports Premier Lg Friday 18th January 2019 Norwich City v Birmingham City Championship 19:45 Sky Sports Football Saturday 19th January 2019 Wolves v Leicester City Premier League 12:30 Sky Sports Premier Lg Arsenal v Chelsea Premier League 17:30 BT Sport 1 Swansea City v Sheffield United Championship 17:30 Sky Sports Football full schedule on Answers to Name The Basingstoke Players on page 29 Top row, left to right: Neville Stamp, Martin Whiddett, Nathan Stamp. Bottom, left to right: Scott Tarr, Ricky Allaway, Scott Smith. 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, Tuesday 1st Jan 2019 (Att: 247) Hartley Wintney 2 vs Swindon Supermarine 2 22' Marley Ridge 7' Henry Spalding 23' Mitchell Parker 46' Jerel Ifil The Evo-Stik Premier South, Saturday 29th Dec (Att: 285) Gosport Borough 1 vs Hartley Wintney 0 44' George Barker The Evo-Stik Premier South, Wednesday 26th Dec (Att: 547) Farnborough 1 vs Hartley Wintney 1 20' Perry Coles 88' Jack Ball 10/12 ACYL Central Division Sandhurst Tn U18 1 v Hartley U

50 EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH, PREMIER SOUTH Saturday 5th January 2019, KO 3.00pm HARTLEY WINTNEY (from) BASINGSTOKE TOWN (from) ALL ORANGE Adam DESBOIS (gk) Chris HARRIS (gk) Louie PAGET Joe FELIX Jack BALL Nathan SMART Jacques KPOHOMOUH Steve NOAKES Mickel PLATT Tyron SMITH Josh WEBB Jack FRENCH Steve DUFF Dan STEWART Mitchell PARKER Michael CAMPBELL Nic CIARDINI Romario HART Salhin ABUBAKAR Hadda ZONGO Marley RIDGE ALL BLUE Colm McADDEN (gk) James ORVIS Dean STOW Dan BAYLISS Drew MATTHEWS Dan COLLIER Sam DEADFIELD Robert GERRARD Shane HOLLAMBY Charlie KENNEDY Harry PEARSE Ben WRIGHT Zidan AKERS Sam SMART Sam ARGENT Liam HUNT Ollie HARRIS TODAY S MATCH OFFICIALS REFEREE IAIN PARSONS ASSISTANT KRISTIAN GUYATT ASSISTANT BRIAN WHITE 50

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