THE CITIZENS POST. WCFC v Cinderford Town FC Saturday 5 th January Evo-Stik League South Division One South

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1 WCFC v Cinderford Town FC Saturday 5 th January 2019 Evo-Stik League South Division One South Thanks to Andy Corner for the Photography Winchester City Football Club is a committee run members club and as such is an unincorporated association.

2 FROM THE BOARDROOM Good Afternoon All and welcome to the Simplyhealth City Ground for today s Evo-Stik League South Division One South fixture between Winchester City FC and Cinderford Town FC. We would like to issue a warm welcome to the Players, Officials and Supporters that have made the journey from the West Country and we hope you enjoy your afternoon with us and have a safe journey home. City come into this game on the back of two successive 4-0 victories. Since we were last here, City travelled to Blackfield & Langley, the league leaders, and were 4-0 winners at Gang Warily. Tyrell Mitford scored twice, making it five goals in two games, and that was added to by a Brett Cunningham goal and also Rob Flooks first since his return to the club. The Reserves were 4-3 winners away at Salisbury on Thursday night. IK Hill, Ant Croucher, Oli Bailey and Tom Allen scored for City. The Citizens fielded Craig Davis, IK Hill, Brett Cunningham, Oli Bailey and new signing, Brendan Norris, in the Wyvern Premier Division encounter. Brendan has re-joined City this week from Fleet Town and will be competing with Ryan Pryce for the Number One shirt. It has been confirmed this week that we will be entertaining Bashley in the Southampton Senior Cup Quarter-Finals on Tuesday 15 th January 2019, kick-off 19:45 at the Simplyhealth City Ground. We look to make it three wins out of three today so get behind the lads and let s do all we can! Enjoy the game! #youcitizens

3 DAVO S DIARY Good afternoon and a warm welcome to everyone for today s league match against Cinderford Town FC, I wish their players, staff and supporters a pleasant stay and safe trip home. Can I also take this opportunity to wish a happy new year to everyone, let s hope for more exciting times in 2019 together! Talking of New Years, what a great way to bring it in we had this week, playing away against the league leaders Blackfield, a side who are extremely difficult to break down, we absolutely put them to the sword from the 1st minute to the last and won the game 4-0, it could and probably should have been even more as well, however goals from Ty x2, Flooksy and Brett were enough to give us a brilliant win and a great start to the new year! What was pleasing was that was our 2nd 4-0 win in a row, this league is so tight in terms of quality from top to bottom that wins like that are hard to come by, so we were absolutely delighted! Today will be a very different proposition against a decent Cinderford side who play a good brand of football, they are on a good run and realistically will be looking at the play offs and so it will be a tough one today, we look forward to it though! On the player front we have some good and some bad news... injury wise we have a near full bill of health, plenty carrying little knocks but these are being managed well by Jo Brocksom, we also can introduce Rob Carr back to the squad after his ankle injury, Graham Williams will also be back in the squad after this weekend to add depth to what we have. Leaving us for the time being though is Ollie Griggs whose loan ended on 1st Jan, absolute top lad he is and I want to thank him for his time with us, hopefully it s not the last time we see him in a Winchester City shirt. Final piece of player news is the signing of ex Winchester City GK Brendan Norris, he has returned to the club to challenge Prycey for the number 1 spot, we have competition for places throughout the side but needed that in the GK area as well, we have that now and I look forward to them pushing each other, welcome back Brendan! Hope everyone enjoys the game, let s hope for a good performance as that is what it will take to get a positive result! Up the citizens! Davo

4 TODAY S VISITORS CINDERFORD TOWN FC CLUB HISTORY Cinderford Town was formed in 1922 and played in the Gloucester Northern Senior League until In that year they joined the newly formed Bristol Charity League but this folded two weeks later at the outbreak of World War Two. In 1957 they won the title but the two seasons they spend in the top flight put severe financial pressure on the club, who were forced to withdraw and return to the Gloucester Northern Senior League. Three years later the club made the unusual decision to join the Warwickshire Combination and won a league and cup double in 1964, which saw them step up to the West Midlands (Regional) League. Cinderford returned to play in the newly formed Gloucestershire County League for the season and stayed for the next five years, finishing as runners-up on three occasions, but again sought a higher standard of football and were accepted into the Midland Football Combination. Town played in this league for the next 10 seasons, achieving a best finish of 4th, before being forced to withdraw and return to the Gloucestershire County League after more financial problems. In the season the club gained admission to the Hellenic League, initially in Division One, where they won the league championship at the first attempt. Four years later the club claimed the Premier Division title and stepped up to the Southern League, where they remain to this day. The season saw Cinderford reach the first round of the FA Cup for the first time. After beating Bromsgrove Rovers 2 1, they lost 3 0 at Gravesend & Northfleet in a second round replay. In the season, they were champions of the Southern League Division One South & West but initially rejected promotion on financial grounds. However, they were forced to accept promotion, in June 2016, following a series of appeals which affected the constitution of the Southern League heading into the new season. The club were relegated in their first season in the Southern Premier League, returning to play in the Southern League West Division once again. Honours Southern League Division One South & West champions Western League Division Two champions Hellenic League Premier Division champions Hellenic League Premier Division Cup winners Hellenic League Floodlit Cup winners Hellenic League Division One champions Warwickshire Combination Western Division champions Warwickshire Combination League Cup winners West Midlands League Cup winners (joint) Midland Combination League Cup winners Gloucestershire Northern Senior League Champions , Gloucestershire Senior Cup Winners

5 TODAY S VISITORS CINDERFORD TOWN FC PLAYER PROFILES Alex Harris - Returns to the club where he played a huge part in the Southern League Division One South & West title winning season of when he kept a record number of clean sheets. Alex went on to win the same title the following season with Hereford and returns after spells at Hereford & Gloucester City. A commanding goalkeeper, Alex will add quality and experience to our defensive unit. Jordan Dibble - 19-year-old Goalkeeper who arrives from Cwmbran Celtic in the Welsh League Division 1 to battle with Harris for the number 1 jersey this season. Keep your eyes out for this young man as he is an outstanding talent that will no doubt develop rapidly due to his professional attitude, determination and from working with Alex & Ryan Mackerness. Jordan is an excellent shot stopper and has a wonderful left foot. Sam Turl - Sought after full back who arrives from Slimbridge where he has amassed many Southern League appearances and experiences. Sam is a former Gloucester City youth player who is quick, an excellent defender one v one and gets forward very well from right back. Lewis Binns - Binnsy is former Hartpury student Lewis arrives from rivals Evesham United where he has spent 4 seasons. Formerly with Newport County Binnsy is a technically gifted footballer, Lewis is an excellent athlete with a wonderful left foot. Look out for him stood over dead balls and finding crosses from the left touch line. Blaine Waugh - Joined the club as a winger in the summer of 2016, Blaine is one of the longest serving players going into his third full season with the club. Lightening pace and ability to go past people are clear but Blaine is also excellent in the air. Since Paul Michael arrives at the club Blaine has been developing his ability to play at full back so look out for him on the right wing or at right back this season. Nick Rhodes - The second member of the title winning squad in the current squad, left for a spell at Evesham before returning in the middle of last season. Nick is an outstanding defender who will be looking to put a couple of seasons blighted by injury behind him and show again the form that led Cinderford Town to a record number of clean sheets in the title winning season. Andy Lewis - Now in his third spell with the club, Andy, nicknamed Swans due to originally coming from Swansea first arrived at the Causeway after re-locating to study at Worcester University. Now a Primary School teacher Andy returned from Shortwood last summer but left for a brief spell with Evesham. Andy is an experienced defender who is one of the most talented defenders you will see with the ball at his feet. Liam Angel - Ange is a former Cardiff City youth player, Newport County professional and Wales international right up to under 19 level. Liam arrived from Newport County last summer and grew into his first season in senior football. A physical player who will not shy away, likes to pass the ball with an excellent left foot. Ben Watkins - Signed from Merthyr Town mid-way through last season Ben is a tenacious midfielder & farmer from Abergavenny. Started out at Cardiff City Ben will relish the opportunity to build on an excellent first season although those attackers midfielders he played against last season may not feel the same. Matt Macdonald - Going into his second season at the club Matt was Young player of the Year last season after arriving from Hereford. An amazing first touch and unrivalled engine Matt is a central midfielder with a huge future in the game. Cousin of namesake Dan, Matt is a supremely talented young player for whom the sky is the limit. Lorcan Sheehan - Lorcs is the third member of the title winning squad in the current squad and well known at this level for his ability and composure on the ball which is second to none. The former Forest Green, Evesham and North Leigh player arrived mid-way through last season and had a huge impact on results at the end of the season.

6 Craig Norman - A stonemason by trade and known for his cricket like shin pads Norm had an outstanding season last year finishing as Players Player & Supporters Player of the year whilst also finishing top goal scorer despite playing many games at full back! Norm has an eye for goal, uncompromising style and winning attitude which makes him a supporter s favourite at the Causeway. Robbie Atkinson - 18-year-old striker, winger or attacking midfielder spotted by Paul Michael playing at Monmouth Comprehensive School. Robbie has supremely fast feet and is frightening 1 v 1 with the ball at his feet. Set to study Accountancy at a red brick University Robbie made so much progress last season we cannot wait to see him continue that development in Daniel Macdonald - Macca is a former England School boy international & Aston Villa trainee where he was highly thought of, Dan s level of ability is unmatched at this level and this season he appears fitter than he s been in many years, perhaps since that time at Villa. Look out for Dan in and around the box, he will want the ball all over the pitch and see & execute passes that other players only dream of. Richard Greaves - Greavesy signed from Westfields at the back end of last season where he had been prolific. He continued this form hitting 14 in 14 matches in the Southern League and we hope to see Greavesy continue this form this season after signing a one-year deal with the club this summer. James Harding - Hards is another Hartpury student originally from High Wycombe now living in Gloucester. Joined Gloucester City in 2016 but has been hampered with injuries over the last couple of seasons. Hards made an impression when signing with Cinderford mid-way through last season a lethal finisher with an excellent first touch. Staff Paul Michael - A former Welsh Premier League and Southern League player with Haverfordwest County & Clevedon Town respectively, Paul took over as player-manager of his hometown club Risca United at just 25. Paul led Risca from the bottom of Welsh League Division 3 to back to back promotions before moving to Cinderford Town as manager in November A PE teacher at Monmouth Comprehensive School Paul holds the UEFA A License. Andrew Smith - Smudge is a former Welsh Schools international who played for Newport County, Weston Super- Mare, Clevedon Town and Monmouth Town. Smudge was assistant manager to Steve Jenkins when Monmouth Town won the Welsh League title and was Monmouth Manager before taking up the post as Paul s assistant in Another PE teacher Mr Smith teaches at Dyson Perrins in Malvern. Ryan Mackerness - Ryan was first team goalkeeper coach as part of Justin Edinburgh s coaching team at Newport County when they won promotion back to the football league. Ryan has also been Academy Goalkeeping coach at Cardiff City & Bristol City and is now studying for a Psychology degree whilst running his own Goalkeeper Coaching company. Kevin Brain - One of the nice guys Kev has experienced the game from a number of perspectives. A well-respected goalkeeper in his younger days Kev has also took up the whistle to referee, had administration roles within the GFA and now as sports therapist within the back room staff at Cinderford Town.

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13 CROWDFUNDING Visit the link above to donate to the football club. Supporters are doing their bit for the club! Confirmed for 2019: Winchester 10km and Bournemouth Marathon All money raised will go to Winchester City Football Club!

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15 MALCOLM S MUSINGS We welcome Cinderford to Winchester for today s game. This will be the first meeting of the clubs this season, although they did meet in both 2015/16 and 2017/18 with three of these games being drawn. They also met in 2008/09 and 2012/13 with all four matches being won by the home team. My first ever Winchester match as a fan of this club was the 0-0 draw between the clubs on this ground when Warren Bentley despite his goalscoring prowess with the club missed a penalty and Dave Malone attempted to demonstrate on the pitch after the game how a penalty should be taken. Later in that season the teams drew 2-2 at Cinderford with Lee Smith scoring twice from the penalty spot for the home team, with Craig Feeney and Warren Bentley scoring for Winchester, in a match in which Cinderford did well to draw with only nine men on the field at the end of the game. We won last season s corresponding match 2-0 thanks to goals by Liam Gilbert and Pat Cox in a match we defended very well with Ryan Pryce saving a penalty from Lewis Bamford (Bamford recently scored twice for Bristol Manor Farm against Winchester), although the match was held up for a significant period for an injury to Cinderford s Dan Clare who collided with his own player. Earlier in that season we drew 2-2 at Cinderford in a game of two halves. In the first period, an Andy Lewis penalty and a further goal from Declan Morley-Lyne giving the home team a 2-0 lead going into the interval, with goalkeeper Ryan Pryce restricting Cinderford to a 2-0 lead, but with an excellent strike from Liam Gilbert and a further goal from Pat Cox drawing Winchester level. In 2016/17 Cinderford played in the Southern League Premier Division having been promoted as champions the following season but were relegated after one season in which they only obtained 27 points from their 46 league games. Last season they finished 13 th and at the time of writing were in 8 th position this season having on their travels achieved notable wins against Cirencester and Evesham on their travels. Cinderford are a club I first remember playing in the Gloucestershire County and Midland Combination Leagues in the 1970 s although they had played in the Western and West Midland Leagues prior to that. However, I became much more familiar with them when they joined the Hellenic League Division 1 West in 1990/91, a competition they won at the first attempt. They then spent four seasons as a Hellenic Premier Division club, never finishing outside the top six, before being promoted to the Southern League where they have remained ever since. In 1995/96 which was their first as a Southern League club they reached the 1 st round proper of the F A Cup for the first time, in fact they went on to reach the 2 nd round proper before losing to Gravesend and Northfleet (now Ebbsfleet) after a replay. In the next round Gravesend played eventual semi-finalists Aston Villa. That season was before F A Cup ties were settled with penalty shootouts and they needed three attempts to eliminate local rivals Forest Green. I did see Cinderford play at Eastleigh in the F A Cup tie in the 2011/12 season in which Nick McCootie scored a late consolation goal for today s opponents in a 3-1 defeat. The Eastleigh team that day contained former Winchester City players Gareth Barfoot, Ross Bottomley, Danny Smith. Jamie Brown and Andy Forbes, and in addition Ben Wilson and Sam Wilson were on the bench for this game. As this is the first home match of 2019 I would like to wish you all the best for the New Year. I would like to thank Dave Malone who has stood down as Director of football for his work in the role. I was sorry to hear of the passing of Mike Barnard. He was one of a dying breed in the sense that he played league football for Portsmouth and county cricket for Hampshire, although some people may not have heard of him, but he was a well-known figure on the local sporting circuit who managed to remain positive despite suffering bad injuries from a road accident in the 1960 s which left him with a permanent limp.

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17 RESULTS DATE FIXTURE COMPETITION ATTENDANCE Sat 18/08/18 Mangotsfield United 1-2 WCFC (Bailey, Mitford) League 150 Tue 21/08/18 WCFC 3-2 Thatcham Town (Rusher, Cook, Mitford) League 220 Sat 25/08/18 WCFC 1-0 Bournemouth (Mitford) FA Cup 109 Mon 27/08/18 Moneyfields 0-2 WCFC (Barron, Bailey) League 102 Sat 01/09/18 WCFC 2-2 Melksham Town (Cook, Mlambo) League 160 Tue 04/09/18 WCFC 1-1 Gosport Borough (Roberts) League Cup 106 Sat 08/09/18 Frome Town 1-1 WCFC (Mitford) FA Cup 165 Tue 11/09/18 WCFC 2-1 Frome Town (AET) (Mitford, Cocklin) FA Cup 151 Sat 15/09/18 WCFC 2-3 Paulton Rovers (Mitford, Own Goal) League 152 Sat 22/09/18 Merthyr Town 1-4 WCFC (Barron, Mitford 3) FA Cup 291 Sat 29/09/18 Slimbridge 2-2 WCFC (Barron, Mitford) FA Trophy 85 Tue 02/10/18 WCFC 3-3 Slimbridge (AET) (Mitford 2 (1pen), Barron) FA Trophy 93 Sat 06/10/18 WCFC 3-0 Cirencester Town (Carr, Mlambo, Hayward FA Cup 302 (pen) Tue 09/10/18 WCFC 0-0 Hartley Wintney Hampshire Senior Cup 102 Tue 16/10/18 Cirencester Town 3-2 WCFC (Bailey, Barron) League 108 Sat 20/10/18 Torquay United 4-1 WCFC (Hayward (pen)) FA Cup 2,202 Tue 23/10/18 AFC Totton 1-1 WCFC (Bailey) League 362 Thur 25/10/18 WCFC 3-3 Folland Sports (Rusher, Krygier, Croucher) Soton Senior Cup 32 Sat 27/10/18 WCFC 1-1 Highworth Town (Bailey) League 123 Sat 03/11/18 Barnstaple Town 3-2 WCFC (Bailey, Mitford) League 138 Tue 13/11/18 WCFC 1-2 Evesham United (Carr) League 136 Sat 17/11/18 WCFC 0-1 Yate Town League 190 Thur 22/11/18 WCFC 2-2 Montefiore Halls (Davis, Mlambo) Soton Senior Cup 39 Sat 24/11/18 Slimbridge 1-3 WCFC (Griggs, Barron, Bailey) League 75 Tue 27/11/18 Fleet Town 1-2 WCFC (Rawkins, Mitford) League 101 Sat 01/12/18 WCFC 1-0 Larkhall Athletic (Hill) League 120 Sat 08/12/18 Street 0-2 WCFC (Rawkins, Cunningham) League 120 Sat 15/12/18 WCFC 2-2 Bideford (Mitford, Harfield) League 115 Sat 22/12/18 Bristol Manor Farm 3-1 WCFC (Bailey) League 151 Wed 26/12/18 WCFC 0-3 Moneyfields League 182 Sat 29/12/18 WCFC 4-0 Mangotsfield United (Mitford 3 (1pen), League 138 Gilbert) Tue 01/0/19 Blackfield & Langley 0-4 WCFC (Mitford 2 (1pen), League 149 Cunningham, Flooks)

18 FIXTURES Sat 05/01/19 Sat 12/01/19 Tue 15/01/19 Sat 19/01/19 Sat 26/01/19 Sat 02/02/19 Fri 08/02/19 Sat 16/02/19 Sat 23/02/19 Sat 02/03/19 Sat 09/03/19 Sat 16/03/19 Sat 23/03/19 Sat 30/03/19 Sat 04/04/19 Sat 13/04/19 Fri 19/04/19 Mon 22/04/19 Sat 27/04/19 WCFC v Cinderford Town (League) Thatcham Town v WCFC (League) WCFC v Bashley (Southampton Senior Cup) Paulton Rovers v WCFC (League) WCFC v Cirencester Town (League) Highworth Town v WCFC (League) WCFC v AFC Totton (League) Evesham United v WCFC (League) WCFC v Barnstaple Town (League) Bideford v WCFC (League) WCFC v Street (League) WCFC v Slimbridge (League) Larkhall Athletic v WCFC (League) WCFC v Fleet Town (League) Yate Town v WCFC (League) WCFC v Bristol Manor Farm (League) Melksham Town v WCFC (League) WCFC v Blackfield & Langley (League) Cinderford Town v WCFC (League) For the latest league tables in the Evo-Stik League South, please click here

19 WHO S WHO? BEHIND THE SCENES PRESIDENT JOHN MOODY RPSL CHAIRMAN ELLIOTT TRODD VICE PRESIDENT STEVE BRINE MP & COUNCILLOR IAN TAIT LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS TERRY PAINE MBE & TERRY BONE CLUB SECRETARY - MIKE CARTER TREASURER PAUL MURRAY MBE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WAYNE ELKINS, ROBERT CONWAY, SALLY STATHAM, STEVE (RONNIE) RAINBIRD, ELLIOTT TRODD, MATT RICHBELL, MIKE CARTER, JO BROCKSOM, ALLAN HIGGS, KEN RAISBECK, JOHN MOODY, MARGARET MOODY, JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON, DAVID MALONE, RYAN ANDRESS, MARTIN MOODY, LIAM DIFFORD, DARRELL GOWERS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR MATT RICHBELL CAR PARKING & STADIUM SALLY STATHAM STADIUM ANNOUNCER WAYNE ELKINS WEBSITE STEVE (RONNIE) RAINBIRD PROGRAMME EDITORS MATT RICHBELL & MIKE CARTER MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY WAYNE ELKINS GROUND MAINTENANCE MIKE CARTER & DAVE GREEN GROUNDSMAN RAY BULPIT CHIEF STEWARD STEVE RAINBIRD BAR MANAGER KEVIN WATKINS PHOTOGRAPHER ANDY CORNER PLAYER SHIRTS SPONSORS ROB CONWAY SHOP MANAGER NIKKI PERCIVAL ASST. SHOP MANAGER ROD YOUNGMAN CLUB CATERING JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON, MARGARET MOODY & SALLY STATHAM CAR PARKING SALLY STATHAM, DAVE GREEN DRAW JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON. TURNSTILE OPERATORS RICH PICKETT & ALLY BROWN ON THE PITCH FIRST-TEAM MANAGER CRAIG DAVIS ASSISTANT MANAGER SEAN BIRCHNALL SPORTS THERAPISTS JO BROCKSOM CHIEF SCOUT PETE MILLARD RESERVE TEAM MANAGER RYAN ANDRESS ASSISTANT RESERVE TEAM MANAGER DARREN NICHOLSON HEAD OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ELLIOTT TRODD

20 CONTACT US Winchester City @WCFC_Fans The Simplyhealth City Ground, Hillier Way, Abbots Barton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SR

21 EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION ONE SOUTH FIXTURES Saturday 5 th January League AFC Totton v Mangotsfield United Cirencester Town v Melksham Town Evesham United v Bideford Fleet Town v Highworth Town Larkhall Athletic v Moneyfields Paulton Rovers v Bristol Manor Farm Slimbridge v Thatcham Town WCFC v Cinderford Town Yate Town v Street Tuesday 8 th January League AFC Totton v Melksham Town Moneyfields v Paulton Rovers Russell Cotes Cup Quarter-Final Lymington Town v Fleet Town League Cup 4 th Round Cinderford Town v Bideford Saturday 12 th January League Bideford v Yate Town Blackfield & Langley v Fleet Town Bristol Manor Farm v Barnstaple Town Cinderford Town v Cirencester Town Highworth Town v Slimbridge Mangotsfield United v Evesham United Melksham Town v Paulton Rovers Moneyfields v AFC Totton Street v Larkhall Athletic Thatcham Town v WCFC Tuesday 15 th January League Cup 3 rd Round Salisbury v Blackfield & Langley League Moneyfields v Bristol Manor Farm Thatcham Town v Melksham Town Southampton Senior Cup WCFC v Bashley

22 TOP GOALSCORERS EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION ONE SOUTH 1. Ben Whitehead (Cirencester Town) Lerone Rudi Plummer (Blackfield & Langley) Steve Hutchings (Moneyfields) Alan Griffin (Cirencester Town) Lewis Powell (Larkhall Athletic) Craig Feeney (AFC Totton) Richard Greaves (Cinderford Town) 9 8. Ashley Edenborough (Highworth Town) 9 9. Oli Bailey (WCFC) Tyrell Mitford (WCFC) 8 WYVERN LEAGUE 1. Brandon Jewell (Salisbury) Aidan Shepherd (Wimborne Town) George Gregory (Moneyfields) 9 4. Efu Kazadi (AFC Portchester) 8 5. Louis McWilliams (Wimborne Town) 8 6. Kelvin Obaze (AFC Portchester) 7 7. Reece Tuppen (AFC Portchester) 7 8. Jordi Bond (Sholing) 6 9. Josh Carey (Sholing) William Fletcher (Wimborne Town) 5 HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH LEAGUE 1. Freddie Bullard (Brockenhurst) Toby Bailey (Brockenhurst) Matt Wotton (AFC Totton) Nick Riley (Team Solent) Brendan Cox (Moneyfields) 9 6. James Shorey (Brockenhurst) 8 7. Luke Bennett (Team Solent) 7 8. Joshua Hoey (AFC Stoneham) 7 9. Tom Knibbs (AFC Portchester) Sam White (Brockenhurst) 7

23 WCFC U18s LEAGUE TABLE POS CLUB P W D L GD PTS 1 WCFC TEAM SOLENT BROCKENHURST MONEYFIELDS SHOLING AFC STONEHAM AFC TOTTON CHRISTCHURCH AFC PORTCHESTER WCFC U18s FIXTURES 06/01/19 WCFC U18s v Christchurch U18s League (At Whitchurch United FC) 10/01/19 Moneyfields U18s v WCFC U18s Midweek Floodlit Cup 20/01/19 Sholing v WCFC U18s- League 27/01/19 Team Solent U18s v WCFC U18s League 03/02/19 WCFC U18s v Moneyfields U18s League (At Whitchurch United FC) 10/02/19 Christchurch U18s v WCFC U18s League 17/02/19 WCFC U18s v Team Solent U18s League (At Whitchurch United FC) 24/02/19 WCFC U18s v AFC Stoneham U18s League (At Whitchurch United FC) 03/03/19 Brockenhurst U18S v WCFC U18s League 10/03/19 AFC Stoneham U18s v WCFC U18s League

24 PHOTOS BY GARY MARSH

25 LEAGUE HONOURS Southern League: Play-Off Semi-Finalists (2016) Wessex Premier League: Winners ( , , ) Runners-Up ( , ) Hampshire County League: Winners ( ) Hampshire Premier League: Winners ( ) Hampshire League Division 1: Winners ( ) Runners-Up ( , & ) Hampshire League Division 2: Winners ( , & ) Hampshire League Division 3: Runners-Up ( & ) Hampshire League Division 3 East: Runners-Up ( & ) Hampshire League North Division: Winners ( & ) Runners-Up ( , & ) Hampshire League Championship Shield: Winners ( ) Hampshire League Combination Division 2: Winners ( ) South Hampshire League: Winners ( , & ) North Hants League: Winners ( )

26 CUP HONOURS FA Vase: Winners (2004) Hampshire Senior Cup: Winners (1935 & 2005) Finalists (1888 & 2016) Hampshire Tournament Cup: Winners (1888) Finalists (1889 & 1890) Hampshire Floodlit Cup: Winners (2005) Finalists (2003) Russell Cotes Cup: Winners (1955 & 1971) North Hants Senior Cup: Winners (1982, 1987, 2002 & 2015) North Hants League Cup: Winners (2003) Southampton Senior Cup: Winners (1950, 1952, 2001 & 2003) Finalists (1909) Basingstoke Senior Cup: Finalists (2002) Andover & District Open Cup: Winners (2002) Hampshire Intermediate Cup: Winners (1952, 1968, 1973 & 2002) Wessex League Cup: Winners (2004) Wyvern Challenge Shield: Finalists (2013) Hampshire League, League Cup: Winners (1994 & 2003) Hampshire League Combination Cup: Finalists (2002) Hampshire Chronicle Cup: Winners (2005) Southern Newspapers Invitation Cup: Winners (1971) Inter-League Challenge: Winners (2001 & 2002)

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28 PLAYER PROFILES RYAN PRYCE Ex-AFC Bournemouth Goalkeeper that also lists Salisbury City, Gosport Borough and Fleet Town amongst his former clubs. Pryce made five senior appearances for the Cherries, making his debut against Southend United. DANNY KING - Left sided defender, the clubs longest-serving player currently and a real fans favourite. A teacher by trade, he has played for Chelsea and Southampton in his youth. Danny reached his testimonial year last season and had his testimonial at the end of the campaign. JOSH HARFIELD 23-year-old defender who has played for Whitchurch United and most recently, Fleet Town, Harfield has returned to City last summer, a player with real potential for the future. JOE HAYWARD Defender who joined us last season having previously been with Eastleigh FC, unfortunately broke his leg recently but returned quickly and showed what great potential he has. Delighted he is with us again this year and look forward to seeing him in action. JOE COOK Returned to the club in the early part of this season having also been a Citizen last campaign. Versatile can play in either defence or midfield. JAMIE BARRON - Resigned from Gosport Borough Jamie has played for Salisbury, Andover, Sholing and Folland Sports. A winner of a Schools National Cup medal. Appointed Captain for another season and a really important player for us. OLI BAILEY 20-year-old striker who has joined the club last summer from Gosport Borough, has also previously played for Swindon Supermarine and started out as a youngster at Southampton FC. Pacey, enthusiastic forward with a bright future. Scored 21 goals last season and is looking to push on again this campaign. ROB CARR 24-year-old highly rated winger that has previously played for both Woking and also Fleet Town. Another regular goal scorer with 20 goals plus in his last 3 seasons for Fleet Town. Entering his second season with the Citizens. SIMBA MLAMBO Also signed from Davis former club, Fleet Town. Mlambo has spent the past few seasons in North Hampshire and was an Alton Town player before this. Can play wide or up front and a player with immense speed and power in the air. Another playing starting his second season with City. JOSH TOMBS - 17-year-old youth team goalkeeper who was promoted to the first team squad this year after an excellent season in the reserves last season. JOSH CORNER - midfielder who is still in the youth team but made several appearances and impressed last season despite his young age. HARVEY CLARK - Another youth team player who made a first team debut last season, he is a defender who we have high hopes for. TYRELL MITFORD - Forward player signed from Team Solent, played for Gosport at step 3 last season, excited to have this player on board and has already settled in well after signing this summer. Mitford previously has football league experience with QPR.

29 JAKE RAWKINS - Diminutive tricky winger who we signed from Bemerton in the Wessex league after scoring a lot of goals for them last season. He has played at this level previously for AFC Totton. LIAM GILBERT - Combative ball playing midfield player in his first full season for the Citizens after signing halfway through last season, previously captain for AFC Totton. MATT ANDREWS - Forward player signed this summer from Fareham Town, has played at this level in the past for Petersfield Town. Currently dual-registered with Fleetlands in the Hampshire Premier League. BRAD GALE - Powerful midfielder who has signed after a brief spell last season, played for Verwood Town and Poole Town where he was highly regarded by their supporters. Currently dual-registered with Hamworthy United. BEN SUNLEY - goal scoring Forward player who had a fantastic season in the reserves last season, still a youth team player but has been heavily involved in the 1st team already. CALLUM KITCHER - Delighted to sign Callum this season, he joined our reserves after the deadline day at end of last season, played a number of games for the reserve team and impressed, look forward to having him in the squad this season. Currently dual-registered with Bemerton Heath Harlequins. BRETT CUNNINGHAM A young 17-year-old midfielder who joined the club from Farnborough earlier this season. A tricky winger with bags of pace. MATT BENHAM Returned to City this season from Thatcham Town. Creative forward-thinking player with an eye for goal. Currently dual-registered with Bitton AFC. GEORGE SHORT Returned to City this season from Bracknell Town and has also previously played for Slough Town. Returning from injury shortly. IK HILL A winger who has re-joined the club from Alresford Town. Hill left the club in the summer to join the Magpies but is now back and has scored once already since he returned. BRENDAN NORRIS Goalkeeper who has returned to the club at the beginning of 2019, signing from Evo-Stik League South Division One South rivals, Fleet Town. Brendan has played for City before and is now in his second spell at the club. STAFF PROFILES CRAIG DAVIS Player-Manager who came to City from Fleet Town after relinquishing his position as Manager. Took over as Interim Manager until the end of the season before taking over the reins permanently. His playing career started off as a pro at Cardiff City before spells at Bashley, Salisbury, Gosport Borough and AFC Totton. Has won both the Southern League South and West and Premier as a player. JO BROCKSOM - Jo is in her 3rd season now at Winchester as Sports therapist, this is her 1st season taking a leading role though, has been integral in keeping our players on the pitch and delighted to have her with the club again this season. PETE MILLARD Scout Someone Craig Davis brought to the club this season and has previously worked for Bashley FC and Craig at Fleet Town, has a wealth of knowledge and provides important information to Craig throughout the season, really crucial member of the management team.

30 TODAY S SQUADS WINCHESTER CITY FC (From): CINDERFORD TOWN (From): RYAN PRYCE ALEX HARRIS DANNY KING SAM TURL JOE HAYWARD LEWIS BINNS JOSH HARFIELD NICK RHODES JOE COOK LORCAN SHEEHAN ROB FLOOKS MATT MACDONALD SIMBA MLAMBO DAN MACDONALD JAMIE BARRON CRAIG NORMAN LIAM GILBERT RICHARD GREAVES IK HILL ANDY LEWIS JAKE RAWKINS JORDAN DIBBLE TYRELL MITFORD BEN WATKINS OLI BAILEY JOSH HUNT HARVEY CLARK BLAINE WAUGH CRAIG DAVIS LEWIS COLLINS BRENDAN NORRIS LIAM ANGEL BRETT CUNNINGHAM ROB CARR