THE CITIZENS POST. WCFC v Cirencester Town FC Saturday 6 th October 2018 The Emirates FA Challenge Cup Third Qualifying Round

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1 WCFC v Cirencester Town FC Saturday 6 th October 2018 The Emirates FA Challenge Cup Third Qualifying Round Winchester City Football Club is a committee run members club and as such is an unincorporated association.

2 FROM THE BOARDROOM Good Afternoon All, Welcome to the Simplyhealth City Ground for today s Emirates FA Challenge Cup Third Qualifying Round fixture between Winchester City FC and Cirencester Town FC. We would like to welcome the players, officials and supporters that have made the journey from Cirencester and we hope you enjoy your afternoon with us. In the event of today s game being a draw, it will go to a replay, which will then take place at Cirencester on Tuesday 9nd October. Tuesday was a difficult day for everyone associated with WCFC. We received the devastating news in the morning that our Life Vice President, Terry Bone, sadly passed away. Terry has been involved in the club in various capacities as well as being a dedicated supporter and he was a friendly face as well as a knowledgeable and supportive friend to us all. The club also sadly lost another one of its loyal followers, Tina Elkins, on Saturday 22 nd September. Another who gave so much to the club and will never be forgotten. The club held a minute s silence for Tina before the FA Trophy game on Tuesday night and we will be doing the same for Terry prior to today s game. Tuesday night was, understandably so, a difficult night for all at the Simplyhealth City Ground. The club rallied round and the players gave their all on the pitch but unfortunately after a 3-3 draw after extra-time, we bowed out of the FA Trophy on penalties to Slimbridge. Slimbridge battled hard in both games, after of course grabbing a last-minute equaliser in the original tie, and will be tough opponents for Melksham Town in the next round. The winners of today s FA Cup, will of course benefit financially, but equally they will then be in the Fourth Qualifying Round, a stage where the National League sides enter, so there is a lot at stake for both sides this afternoon. Following today, if the game is NOT drawn, we will entertain Hartley Wintney here in the Hampshire Senior Cup on Tuesday night, and just 24-hours later, the Under 18s will also host Hartley Wintney in the Midweek Floodlit Cup, so another exciting week is ahead of us. Thanks, all for your support. Let s do Terry proud today! #youcitizens

3 DAVO S DIARY Good afternoon and a very warm welcome to Cirencester for today s FA cup 3rd qualifying round match. There is no doubt that this is a huge game for both clubs and is sure to be an exciting game! I wish them a pleasant afternoon and safe trip home. When the draw came out, I have to say I wasn t sure what to make of it...it s a real 50/50 game playing against a much-fancied side in our league and they also have a good away record so even the Home advantage doesn t necessarily mean an awful lot! However, the closer I have got the more exciting it is and we have a genuine chance of progressing. If we had drawn a glamour tie it would have been great but realistically it s unlikely we would win but both us and Cirencester will be one of the few step 4 sides definitely in the 4th qualifying round and that s a fact, so what a prize is at stake! In terms of result, we desperately needed to get through a round or two for financial reason and so now we have, there is no pressure and anything else is all a bonus for us and I just want the lads to go out and enjoy the occasion and seize the opportunity as it doesn t come around that often! Midweek was a disappointment, we had that tie in our grasps until a last-minute equaliser on Saturday and then again on Tuesday. We led 3 times and missed some massive chances to kill the game and were pegged back only to lose on penalties, very disappointing but one of those games that in the end they just seemed destined to win through. We will assess what went wrong and move on quickly and what better way than a massive game like this one! Player news, we are in a much better place than recent weeks with several close to a return and we will be able to field a full squad in the next couple of weeks so that s all very positive. Finally, I just want to go on record to say how sad we all are at the loss of Tina Elkins who was a fantastic supporter for us and was even at our last round victory at Merthyr before sadly passing away. Then tragically just a week later we lose our very own Mr Winchester, Terry Bone. The outpouring of emotions from the football world just shows what respect everyone had for him and he was much loved by all at the club and it s such a sad situation to have lost both him and Tina in such quick succession. We will continue to wear that badge with pride in their honour and let s hope we can do something extra special for them this season. Enjoy the game and give us your loudest possible support, we will need it! Up the Citizens! Davo

4 TODAY S VISITORS CIRENCESTER TOWN FC CLUB HISTORY Cirencester Town FC was formed in 1889 and played amateur football in the Cirencester & District League, Cheltenham League and eventually the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League. In the late 60s Cirencester joined the Gloucester County League, moving from there up to the Hellenic League in During that time, they had their first national cup run, reaching the 2 nd round proper of the FA Amateur Cup. They won their first major piece of silverware, taking the Hellenic First Division Championship in to reach the Premier Division. Following a subsequent relegation, the modern phase of development was slowly established, with their Smithsfield ground being improved. Runners up to Cinderford Town in put the club back in the Hellenic Premier, and they also picked up the Hellenic League First Division Challenge Cup for the first time as well as the Gloucestershire Senior Amateur Cup (North). Premier Division Runners up behind Shortwood United in the Premier Division, they also lost 2-1 to Shortwood United in the GFA Challenge Trophy Final, but bagged that season s Arthur Shipway Cup. Season was the start of the new era. In partnership with Cirencester College, the club began the groundbreaking Football Academy programme. Developing rapidly, first under Dave Hockaday and when he moved as Youth Team Manager to Watford FC, followed by Steve Lowndes, the Academy have been National College Champions in 97 and in 98, five times winners of the English Schools FA U19 Colleges Cup since 1998, and British Colleges Trophy Champions 4 times since 97. The youngsters have regularly reached the latter stages of the FA Youth Cup as the last remaining non-league club in that competition and in reached the third-round proper before losing to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The success of the Academy has had the knock-on effect of providing CTFC with new blood and developing talent. Off field, a long planning process led to the development of the Community Club phase led by Chairman Steve Abbley and implemented over 3 years by Business Manager Anna Kocherhan. In summer 2002 Brian Hughes succeeded Ray Baverstock as manager. At the same time the club, having invested the proceeds of the sale of Smithsfield in the Corinium Stadium at Kingshill, moved into their new faciltity and renamed as The Centurions. This development was followed in November 2004 by the opening of The Arena, a state of the art full size indoor training facility. We have now been awarded the FA s Charter Standard Community Club status and this summer we received the 2006 Gloucestershire FA Award for Charter Standard Community Club of the Year, which was presented to Steve Abbley by Sir Geoff Hurst. The Junior section of the club, with its philosophy of football for all and which has in the region of 300 members, is of vital importance to the club and with a thriving Ladies team in addition to the Men s first team, the club really does provide a valuable service to the local community. With the Arena hosting approximately 70 teams in its 5-aside and 6-a-side football leagues, and the Club being a thriving private and corporate event venue, the future of the Club is assured. In , Cirencester Town battled hard with Champions Redditch United and runners up Gloucester City to finish third in the Western Division and joined the newly restructured Southern Football League Premier Division, where, in their first season, they finished seventh, only one point away from the Play Off places.

5 In May 2006, after four highly successful years and having raised expectations at the club, Brian Hughes resigned as First Team Manager to be replaced by Neil Hards. Neil had taken a year out of football after his achievements at Winchester City where they gained back to back promotions and won the FA Vase in Unfortunately, despite some good early performances, the team lacked the necessary consistency, and a disastrous run of results after Christmas meant they finished in the relegation places. However, the club was later reprieved from relegation after a number of changes were made to club allocations in the non-league structure due to club mergers and other decisions. In May 2007, former players, Adi Viveash and Paul Hunt, took over as Manager and Assistant Manager respectively, and the club was looking forward to making progress again under the new management team, as they set out on their new managerial careers. However, things did not go according to plan and despite winning 4 out of 5 games over the festive period the club were relegated to the South and West Division. Manager Adi Viveash left the Centurions to take up his role as Chelsea and Brian Hughes was again called upon to take up the hot seat as First Team manager. The season proved to be a very successful one with the Development squad winning the league in their first season and the first team gaining promotion via the play offs after 2 very good away wins both with late goals. Manager Brian Hughes managed the clubs first season back in the Premier Division in and the club finished 13 th. Unfortunately, saw the heartbreak of relegation and our first year back in the South & West division saw us finish a respectable 10 th in the table saw the club have its most successful season ever gaining automatic promotion back to the Southern League Premier by clinching the title on the last day of the season to beat Merthyr Town to the championship. Brian Hughes worked with a small squad which managed to overturn a 9-point deficit and clinched the title last term by winning the last 7 games of the season whilst everyone else dropped points on the way saw changes at the helm after a poor start Brian Hughes was relieved of the manager s job and Charlie Griffin was installed as his replacement. Despite a huge effort, we yet again suffered relegation, losing on the final day of the season to Kings Langley in a must win game to have any chance of survival and needing results elsewhere to go our way which unfortunately did not happen A brand new state of the art 3G pitch was installed prior to the start of the new campaign at The Corinium Stadium. After a slow start The Centurions missed out on a playoff spot on goals difference. Charlie and the players finished the season 16 games unbeaten (13 wins & 3 draws) but disappointingly this wasn t enough to clinch the last playoff berth in an exciting end to the season.

6 TODAY S VISITORS CIRENCESTER TOWN FC PLAYER PROFILES Mateusz Wieczorek - Goalkeeper Big and strong goalkeeper who commands his box and is quick off the line. Great shot stopper and starts his second season as the established number 1 at The Corinium despite lots of interest from other clubs over the summer. Will Christopher Defender Last seasons Young player of the year who has gone from strength to strength since his arrival last season. A pacey full back, who likes a tackle and rarely gives the ball away and is equally as good going forward providing brilliant deliveries from out wide. Adam Connolly Defender / Midfielder Signed just after the start the new season of 2014, a classy midfielder with a Football League pedigree after playing with Cheltenham Town from 2004 to 2008, making 32 appearances in the league. A brief spell with Hednesford Town was followed with an immense spell at Bath City where he was the lynch-pin in their midfield for over 250 times and became one of the greatest players in their history. He had brief spell with neighbours Gloucester City before joining the Centurions, He is known for his canny passing ability and midfield tenacity. Louis Spalding Defender Signed for the Centurions in the Summer having been surprisingly released by Swindon Town. Louis spent a period on loan last term at The Corinium Stadium and was one of Charlie s first signings over the summer. Great on the ball, works tirelessly for the team and has great delivery from set pieces. A great addition to the squad Ellis Dunton Defender A highly rated, sought after, versatile player who can play anywhere across the back line. A product of our youth system who has been at the club since he was 4 years old and has racked up over 250 appearance in red and black. Mason Lewis Defender Big, strong and pacey centre back who is getting better and better with each appearance Great in the air and with pace to burn not much gets past Mason - a player with a big future! Aidan Bennett Attacking Midfielder Aidan has also been at Cirencester since he was 6 years old and a great product of our youth system. Bags of pace and ability and likes to run at defenders. Hard working and unselfish, Aidan has represented the Centurions over 250 times and has played every position apart from goalkeeper and scores his fair share of goals finishing last term with 12 league goals James Mortimer-Jones-Midfielder Joined from Didcot Town in 2010 and has been an ever present at the heart of the Ciren midfield clocking up over 300 appearances to date. He is an intelligent player, good on the ball and has a wide range of passing and has the ability to score wonder goals. A club legend from G Henry Spalding Midfielder After signing from neighbour Swindon Supermarine last season Henry has shown his class on the ball with a good range of passing who keeps the ball well and can unlock any defence. Former clubs include Bristol City and Swindon Town

7 Michael Pook Midfielder Michael began his career with the Swindon Town Youth system. He went on to make 109 first team appearances for the club. He also played for Cheltenham Town (where he once scored a hat-trick in an amazing 6-5 win V Burton Albion), Oxford City, Maidenhead United and Chippenham Town. A classy, clever, precise midfielder who can unlock defences with a telling pass. Jack Freeman Midfielder Signed from Shortwood United having previously been at Forest Green Rovers. A skilful, tricky and pacy attacking midfielder that can go from box to box and scores his fair share of goals. Another big prospect at the football club following a great pre-season. Owen Windsor Midfielder Only 16 years old, Owen has joined the 1 st team squad and definitely is a player for the future having shown his talent in the pre-season. Charlie had no hesitation in signing Owen and will be a good addition to the team. Jordan Morris Midfielder Signed from Forest Green Rovers in the summer having spent time at Shortwood United on loan last season. A skilful, pacey winger who looks dangerous every time he goes forward and has pinpoint delivery on his crosses. Will create and score plenty of goals this season. Ben Whitehead Striker Ben picked up every award possible last after scoring an astonishing 47 goals in the league to earn him the golden boot award in the Southern league. Unselfish and works tirelessly for the team but is a match winner scoring goals out of nothing. Despite lots of interest over the summer Ben remained at The Corinium looking to pick up where left of last season. Previous clubs include Swindon Town, Swindon Supermarine and Chippenham Town. Alan Griffin Striker Club captain and a great leader for the Centurions. A big powerful striker who knows where the goal is. Leads the line well and creates chances for others. Great in the air and equally as good on the deck will score his fair share of goals and despite having 3 months out injured last term Alan still chipped in with 11 league goals in only 25 appearances. Management Team Charlie Griffin Manager Charlie is now in his second full season as a manager having taken over the managerial reign s mid-way through the season. After missing out on a play-off spot last term (on goal difference) Charlie is already looking to go one better this season and has strengthened his squad with several new additions whilst holding on to the majority of last season team. Scott Rose Goalkeeper Coach Qualified goalkeeping coach who works closely with first team keeper Mateusz and puts him through his paces. Works closely with Charlie and valuable member of the coaching team. Ryan Meredith Physio Ryan has joined the Centurions over the summer to replace Lisa Vicat and comes with a wealth of experience and is regarding highly by all the players in his excellent treatment and rehabilitation of all injured players.

8 Winchester City FC Player Sponsorship 2018/19 Cost is 50 per season. Please see Rob Conway for more details. Craig Davis Ryan Pryce Harvey Clark c Connor Cocklin PHIL WATKINS MIKE CARTER ELLIOTT TRODD Joe Cook Sam Roberts Danny King Joe Hayward ICE BLUE MEDIA THE ELKINS FAMILY NIKKI PERCIVAL

9 Josh Harfield Brad Gale Jake Rawkins Liam Gilbert MIKE CARTER MATT RICHBELL PINE COURT MANAGEMENT Josh Corner Rob Carr Simba Mlambo Jamie Barron ELLIOTT TRODD PINE COURT MANAGEMENT PINE COURT MANAGEMENT ROB CONWAY Reece Rusher Oli Bailey Tyrell Mitford Jo Brocksom CHRIS DUNN -VEALE GERALDINE PERCIVAL MATT RICHBELL KEVIN WATKINS

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14 CROWDFUNDING I will be announcing my forthcoming fundraising events soon there should still be one more to come this year yet All donations go towards the Football Club so please join me in supporting your local team #youcitizens

15 MATCH REPORT BY MALCOLM CLARKE SLIMBRIDGE 2-2 WCFC Winchester announced an unchanged starting line-up from Saturday's win at Merthyr, but were held to a draw by Slimbridge and have yet to win at Thornhill Park in four visits, although on this occasion they were denied victory as a result of a late equalizer and face a home replay on Tuesday which means that their already once postponed Hampshire Senior Cup tie with Hartley Wintney has been put back a further week, dependent on the F A Cup tie with Cirencester being settled at the first attempt. Early on Tyrell Mitford's hooked shot was just wide and Brad Gale shit over, while at the other end Edji Mbunga shot over when well placed. Slimbridge however took the lead in the 13th minute when Yeshaya Lomotey's effort which looked to be going wide deceived Ryan Pryce as with a bit of wind assistance the ball crept in. Reece Rusher had an effort saved which resulted in Joe Cook shooting over from the follow up. However, Winchester did draw level in the 26th minute when Tyrell Mitford headed home a cross from Rusher. It became 2-1 when Slimbridge surrendered the ball in midfield and Joe Cook set up Jamie Barron whose effort went in off the post and although a Slimbridge defender on the goal-line was able to clear the ball it was judged that the ball had already crossed the line. Reece Rusher had an effort deflected for a corner, while early in the second half an effort from Tyrell Mitford went wide, but for most of the second half Winchester mostly contained Slimbridge with Josh Harfield making one important interception and by this stage in the proceedings Winchester had bought on Matt Benham as substitute to replace Brett Cunningham. Apart from one effort from Slimbridge's captain Dean Turner who was clean through, but shot straight at Ryan Pryce, any shots from the home side were off target and Winchester although looking dangerous on the break at times looked to have weathered the storm. However right at the death a goalmouth scramble resulted in Max Harper- Emerson levelling the scores despite valiant Winchester efforts to clear the ball. On Saturday Winchester are at home to Cirencester in the FA Cup and providing there is no FA Cup replay are at home to Hartley Wintney in the Hampshire Senior Cup on the following Tuesday.

16 MALCOLM S MUSINGS We welcome Cirencester to Winchester for today s FA Cup tie where in terms of Roman names Venta Belgarum will be playing Corinium Dubunnorum. To reach this stage of the competition Cirencester beat Windsor, AFC Stoneham and Binfield all clubs from a lower division, but did so with an impressive record of 15 goals scored and none conceded, with the prolific Ben Whitehead who, last season while playing for them was the joint winner of the golden boot netting seven goals in these victories and Alan Griffin younger brother of the Cirencester manager Charlie Griffin netting four times in these victories. We have beaten two teams from a higher division in Frome and Merthyr despite in both occasions having been drawn to play away from home. Tyrell Mitford has scored six of our eight FA Cup goals to date, but our performances in beating both Frome and Merthyr were very much a team effort with every player contributing. Today s tie ensures at least on team from our division reaches the fourth qualifying round, but Bristol Manor Farm and Moneyfields both of whom achieved good victories in the previous round can also join the winners of today s tie in the next round. Winchester will be looking to reach the 4 th qualifying round of the competition where this season the likes of Leyton Orient. Aldershot Town, Barnet, Eastleigh and Dagenham and Redbridge amongst others enter the competition, while Cirencester are endeavouring to reach this round for the fourth time in their history having previously done so in 2001/02, 2003/04 and 2005/06 where they lost to Tamworth, Crawley Town and Ramsgate respectively. To date Cirencester have a good record against Winchester having last season won both league games between the clubs, but I think it is fair to say that we had enough chances to get something out of both games. However, in the FA Cup previous results often mean very little and in fact prior to visiting Merthyr two weeks ago, our last visit to their ground had seen us annihilated Cirencester only started entering the FA Cup relatively recently having only been promoted from the Hellenic League to the Southern League in 1996, but prior to that they entered the FA Amateur Cup and when that was abolished the FA Vase, playing in the first ever year of this competition and reaching the 3 rd round proper twice in the first three seasons of this tournament. As a result of both clubs progressing in the FA Cup our league match at Cirencester originally scheduled for 22 nd September will have to be rearranged, as will the league game at AFC Totton originally scheduled for today. If today s game is drawn it will be replayed at Cirencester in midweek meaning Tuesday s home league game against league newcomers Highworth will also need a new date allocated to it. I would like to pass on my condolences to the Elkins family on the loss of Tina. Tina had been unwell recently, but she was a great stalwart of the club and I remember her being involved in catering, programme selling, gate duties and just helping out around the club. Her son Wayne is our membership secretary, stadium announcer and has organised the quiz and other social events at the club.

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 (Mitford 3, Barron) FA Cup 291 Sat 29/09/18 Slimbridge 2-2 WCFC (Mitford, Barron) FA Trophy 85 Tue 02/10/18 WCFC 3-3 Slimbridge (AET) (5-6 pens) FA Trophy 93 Mitford 2 (1pen), Barron

18 FIXTURES Sat 06/10/18 WCFC v Cirencester Town (FA Cup) Tue 09/10/18 WCFC v Hartley Wintney (Hampshire Senior Cup) Tue 16/10/18 Cirencester Town v WCFC (League) Sat 20/10/18 WCFC v Evesham United (League) Tue 23/10/18 AFC Totton v WCFC (League) Sat 03/11/18 Barnstaple Town v WCFC (League) Sat 10/11/18 Fleet Town v WCFC (League) Sat 17/11/18 WCFC v Yate Town (League) Sat 24/11/18 Slimbridge v WCFC (League) Sat 01/12/18 WCFC v Larkhall Athletic (League) Sat 08/12/18 Street v WCFC (League) Sat 15/12/18 WCFC v Bideford (League) Sat 22/12/18 Bristol Manor Farm v WCFC (League) Wed 26/12/18 WCFC v Moneyfields (League) Sat 29/12/18 WCFC v Mangotsfield United (League) Tue 01/01/19 Blackfield & Langley v WCFC (League) Sat 05/01/19 WCFC v Cinderford Town (League) Sat 12/01/19 Thatcham Town v WCFC (League) Sat 19/01/19 Paulton Rovers v WCFC (League) Sat 26/01/19 WCFC v Cirencester Town (League) Sat 02/02/19 Highworth Town v WCFC (League) Fri 08/02/19 WCFC v AFC Totton (League) Sat 16/02/19 Evesham United v WCFC (League) Sat 23/02/19 WCFC v Barnstaple Town (League) Sat 02/03/19 Bideford v WCFC (League) Sat 09/03/19 WCFC v Street (League) Sat 16/03/19 WCFC v Slimbridge (League) Sat 23/03/19 Larkhall Athletic v WCFC (League) Sat 30/03/19 WCFC v Fleet Town (League) Sat 04/04/19 Yate Town v WCFC (League) Sat 13/04/19 WCFC v Bristol Manor Farm (League) Fri 19/04/19 Melksham Town v WCFC (League) Mon 22/04/19 WCFC v Blackfield & Langley (League) Sat 27/04/19 Cinderford Town v WCFC (League) For the latest league tables in the Evo-Stik League South, please click here

19 WCFC FORTHCOMING RESERVE/U18s FIXTURES Sunday 7 th October: WCFC U18s v AFC Portchester U18s Whitchurch United) Wednesday 10 th October: WCFC U18s v Hartley Wintney U18s The Simplyhealth City Ground) Saturday 13 th October: AFC Stoneham Res v WCFC Res AFC Stoneham) Thursday 18 th October: Sholing Res v WCFC Res Sholing FC) Saturday 20 th October: Christchurch Res v WCFC Res Christchurch FC)

20 WHO S WHO? BEHIND THE SCENES PRESIDENT JOHN MOODY RPSL CHAIRMAN ELLIOTT TRODD DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL DAVID MALONE VICE PRESIDENT STEVE BRINE MP & COUNCILLOR IAN TAIT LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS TERRY PAINE MBE & TERRY BONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN CLUB SECRETARY MATT RICHBELL FIXTURES 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 HEAD OF COMMERCIAL MIKE CARTER & MATT RICHBELL PRESS OFFICER & SOCIAL MEDIA MIKE CARTER 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 FIRST-TEAM ASSISTANT MANAGER JOHN McFARLANE DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL DAVID MALONE 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

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

22 FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round Draw Ties to be played on Saturday 6th October Workington v Kidsgrove Athletic Stockport County v Corby Town Mickleover Sports v Alfreton Town Kettering Town v Hednesford Town Brackley Town v Marine Peterborough Sports v Chorley Altrincham v Bradford Park Avenue Dunston UTS v Chester Stourbridge v Kidderminster Harriers FC United of Manchester v Witton Albion Cleethorpes v Guiseley St Neots Town v Coalville Town King s Lynn Town v Ashton United Curzon Ashton v Southport Gainsborough Trinity v Blyth Spartans York City v St Ives Town Warrington Town v AFC Telford United Tiverton Town v Metropolitan Police Haringey Borough v AFC Sudbury Gloucester City v Dorking Wanderers Leatherhead v Hanwell Town Eastbourne Borough v Dulwich Hamlet Woking v Kempston Rovers Taunton Town v St Albans City OR Corinthian Casuals Billericay Town v Whitehawk Hereford v Welling United Hitchin Town v Hastings United Concord Rangers v Beaconsfield Town Hemel Hempstead Town v Ramsgate Moneyfields v Worthing Bath City v Lewes Slough Town v Bristol Manor Farm Hungerford Town OR Wantage Town v Wealdstone Hampton & Richmond Borough v AFC Hornchurch Chippenham Town v Hendon Brightlingsea Regent v Torquay United Weston Super Marine v Coggeshall Town Horsham v Poole Town Oxford City v Dartford WCFC v Cirencester Town

23 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 ( )

24 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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26 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 has formerly played for Whitchurch United and Fleet Town. A really exciting prospect for the future who has displayed his versatility already this campaign having played both at centre-half and also full-back. 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. 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. SAM ROBERTS - Defender signed this summer from AFC Totton, delighted to have this powerful player in the squad who has great experience at this level. 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.

27 REECE RUSHER - Wide player who has re-joined the club this season after playing for us in our Wessex League days, part of the Andover Town side who gained promotion only to not take it this summer. 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. Has sadly missed much of this season due to a shoulder injury. 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. CONNOR COCKLIN - Defender who is another player part of Andover Town promotion season last year, Davo is a longtime admirer and delighted to have signed him this season. 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. 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 Young attacking midfielder who joined the club from Farnborough. Has made several eyecatching appearances since joining the club. GEORGE SHORT Former player that has returned to the club from Bracknell Town. George is a local lad who is returning from injury soon and is already a popular part of the squad. MATT BENHAM Midfielder that is also returning to the club, this time from Thatcham Town. Made his debut in the 3-2 home loss to Paulton Rovers. 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. JOHN McFARLANE - Assistant Manager to Davo who was appointed this summer after doing the same role successfully with Andover Town last season. John returns to the club having previously been on the management team at Winchester in the past, also at Blackfield and Langley, welcome back. 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.

28 TODAY S SQUADS WINCHESTER CITY FC (From): CIRENCESTER TOWN (From): RYAN PRYCE MATEUSZ WIERCZOREK DANNY KING WILL CHRISTOPHER JOE HAYWARD LOUIS SPALDING JOSH HARFIELD ELLIS DUNTON CRAIG DAVIS HENRY SPALDING SAM ROBERTS ADAM CONNOLLY SIMBA MLAMBO TOMMY ANDERSON JAMIE BARRON MICHAEL POOK OLI BAILEY ALAN GRIFFIN ROB CARR BEN WHITEHEAD JAKE RAWKINS AIDAN BENNETT TYRELL MITFORD JORDAN MORRIS BRETT CUNNINGHAM MASON HATHAWAY HARVEY CLARK OWEN WINDSOR REECE RUSHER JACK FREEMAN CONNOR COCKLIN BRAD GALE JOSH CORNER JOSH TOMBS (GK) Referee Tom Danaher Asst Referee Michael Ballard Asst Referee Connor Gates Observer Nick Taplin