As ever, thanks for your attendance, I hope both sides can keep eleven men on the pitch, and overall that you enjoy the game?

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2 Contents Welcome... 3 League Attendances Season... 4 Match Report: Holbrook Sports V Barrow Town... 5 Match Report: Barrow Town V Kimberley Miners Welfare... 6 Match Report: Holwell Sports V Barrow Town... 7 History of Barrow Town Football Club... 9 Club Directory EMCL Season Fixtures Grid Appearances Half-Time Break History of St Andrews Advertisement Today s Match Officials Advertisements Skipper s Injury Blow F.A. Cup Preliminary Round EMCFL Leading Goal Scorers East Midlands Counties League Results Round-Up Today s Other EMCL Fixtures Today s Teams R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 2

3 Welcome I would like to extend a warm welcome to today s match officials, likewise to any East Midlands Counties League representatives, and of course to the management, players, and travelling supporters of today s opposition St Andrews. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, the visitors were on the end of two defeats, whereas we managed a creditable point away at Holwell Sports. Having also gone down ourselves 2-3 at home recently to Kimberley Miners Welfare, we hope for a better result today. We hope that you all enjoy the facilities available here at Riverside Park. During your visit however, we would politely request that you respect the facilities that we have worked hard as a club to both obtain, and maintain. Please note that the INTERIOR BUILDINGS within the ground are designated as STRICTLY NO SMOKING AREAS in accordance with current legislation. As ever, thanks for your attendance, I hope both sides can keep eleven men on the pitch, and overall that you enjoy the game? All the best - Steve Chamberlain (Editor) DISCLAIMER: The opinions and views expressed throughout this publication, are not necessarily those of Barrow Town Football Club, or its officials or players. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained throughout, however, no liability whatsoever is accepted for any errors or omissions. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 3

4 League Attendances Season As the season gets into full swing we can see at a glance who is beginning to attract the crowds whilst playing at home. Club Anstey Nomads 170 Arnold Town 149 Ashby Ivanhoe 191 Aylestone Park 96 Bardon Hill Sports 202 Barrow Town 155 Blaby & Whetstone Athletic 241 Borrowash Victoria 175 Ellistown & Ibstock United 70 Gedling Miners Welfare 121 Graham Street Prims 106 Greenwood Meadows 54 Holbrook Sports 197 Holwell Sports 144 Kimberley Miners Welfare 174 Radcliffe Olympic 177 Radford 50 South Normanton Athletic 269 St Andrews 142 Stapenhill 120 Total Home Attendances To Date Radcliffe Olympic have played the most home games (5), but newly promoted South Normanton Athletics performances are attracting the crowds. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 4

5 Match Report: Holbrook Sports V Barrow Town The Riversiders suffered their first reverse of the season in the midweek away fixture at Holbrook Sports. The prospect of the sixty two mile round trip up the M1 into Derbyshire must have been an off putting one, as the home side swept into a 2-0 nil lead at the half-time break. The difference at the interval was a brace from Sam Ridgard, and despite having Paul Fisher dismissed, the hosts were keen to keep very much on the front foot. The Riversiders rallied during the second half, and with a goal from Will Richards on 57 minutes, which reduced the deficit to 2-1. On 78 minutes, Jamie Sharman seemed to have gotten Barrow back into the points with an equalising goal, to make the score 2-2. However, the three points were secured for Holbrook, when Niall Mather scored what turned out to be the winner 6 minutes from time on 84 minutes. Dave Coleman smashed a penalty kick against the crossbar and away to safety, to compound a miserable away trip for The Riversiders. Barrow Town: Witham; Sharman 1 ; Turner; Portwood; Richards 1 ; Whatley; Law; Lever; Simon; Coleman; Tapper. Subs: Davis; Lees. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 5

6 Match Report: Barrow Town V Kimberley Miners Welfare The Holbrook hangover continued for The Riversiders, as they suffered their second reverse of the season, and their first at Riverside Park, to newly promoted Kimberley Miners Welfare. Dan Pownall opened the scoring for the visitors on 9 minutes. Chris Davis who had been promoted to the starting line-up after a series of substitute appearances so far this season, equalised for Barrow just after the half hour. Pownall completed his brace for Kimberley eight minutes later to ensure that Barrow trailed at half-time by 1-2. The score remained the same until five minutes from time, when the visitors increased their lead to 1-3 through a goal from Mark Smith. Despite a last minute effort from Dave Coleman, Barrow were consigned to their second loss on the spin, going down 2-3 at the final whistle. Barrow Town: King; Sharman; Packwood; Portwood; Walton; Law; Davis; Whatley; Lever; Coleman; Tapper. Subs: Litchfield; Culverwell; Sibson. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 6

7 Match Report: Holwell Sports V Barrow Town The Riversiders made the relatively short trip to Welby Road Asfordby, for a traditional Bank Holiday local derby fixture against Holwell Sports. Having suffered the loss (for probably most of the remainder of the season) of skipper Ryan Whatley through injury, The Riversiders boss Liam East had to shuffle the pack somewhat. Connor Packwood, and Tyler Sibson featuring in the starting line-up, and midfield dynamo Chris Davis, retaining his place after recent impressive performances. The first half was a scoreless affair, which was not a surprise given the weather conditions. Despite the driving rain, Luke Plummer continued his scoring streak to give Barrow the lead on the hour. Kieran Foster netted an equaliser for the home side however, to deny Barrow an away win, and ensure that they returned to riverside Park with just the one point. Given the two recent back to back defeats, and the playing conditions, the point gained was an acceptable return on the days proceedings. Barrow Town: King; Sharman; Packwood; Portwood; Walton; Davis; Law; Sibson; Coleman; Tapper; Plummer 1. Subs: Simon; Culverwell; Finnemore. Supporters Man of The Match: Chris Davis R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 7

8 Form Guide: EMCFL Premier Division Team Results Anstey Nomads L W L L D Arnold Town L L W W Ashby Ivanhoe W D L L Aylestone Park W L L D Bardon Hill Sports L D W W Barrow Town W W W L L D Blaby & Whetstone Athletic W W L W Borrowash Victoria L L L W Ellistown & Ibstock United W W L Gedling Miners Welfare W L W W L Graham Street Prims W L L L Greenwood Meadows L L L L L Holbrook Sports D D W W W L Holwell Sports L W D Kimberley Miners Welfare D W W W Radcliffe Olympic L W W L W Radford L L L W L South Normanton Athletic W W L W W St Andrews W W L L Stapenhill L D W W Discipline Name Mitchell Turner 1 Lloyd Tapper 3 R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 8

9 History of Barrow Town Football Club Football in Barrow upon Soar has its' origins in the late 19th century. The population of the village at that time would have numbered around 1000, compared with around 7000 today. The team, known as the Barrow Rising Stars were based at The Railway Inn (now the Soar bridge), and played their football near the Mill. Members of the Loughborough and District League, they were obviously formidable opposition as their record shows they were winners of Division 1 in 1901/2 and 1902/3 and also Division 2 Champions in 1911/12. Cup success included the Bass Charity Cup, Rolleston Cup, and the County Cup. In one particular season four trophies came their way. The early years of the century saw the birth of the Old Boys (now Barrow Town). This team also played down "Mill Lane", and comprised mainly of boys from the village grammar school, their record though did not compare with the stars. Immediately prior to the First World War another Barrow team, The Trinity, were gaining prominence. Also members of the Loughborough and District League Division 1, they rivalled R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 9

10 the stars as top team from the village. Other members of the league at that time were Quorn Havelock, Quorn Emanuel, and no less than four teams from Sileby (Imps, Excelsior, Amateurs and Vics). A referee's match fee in 1913 was 2/6d and football boots 6/- per pair (30p). Trinity FC had an illustrious spell from 1918 onwards and during an 18 year period picked up a league championship, the league cup, and the Rolleston Cup. The Trinity's glories could not last and 1930 saw the emergence of 'The Gunners' and 'Barrow Athletic', The Old Boys reappearing in The Old Boys were members of the Leics. Mutual League and for a while were based at Cotes Road, before moving to North Street and joining the Loughborough Alliance. After the Second World War, The Old Boys reformed in 1947 and following a public meeting at The Working Men's Club, entered the Leicestershire Senior League with immediate impact. They reached the semi-final of The Senior Cup but were beaten by Whitwick Colliery. The competition also included Leicester City Reserves. In 1968/69 The Old Boys finished runners-up in Division 2 and were promoted to what was then Division 1. Managed by much respected local man Billy Williamson, they were also winners of The Loughborough Charity Cup and The Sileby Cup, (later renamed The Billy Williamson trophy in his honour). Soon after Barrow moved to their current headquarters at Riverside Park under the new title of Barrow Town. The success of 68/69 was emulated by the team of 92/93 managed by two more local favourites Arthur Chadburn and Colin Sykes. This team gained promotion to the Premier R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 10

11 Division as champions. The 94/95 season was a landmark in Barrow's history with a number of records being broken. Highest ever placing s for the 1st and 2nd teams. Ian Hunter's haul of 61 league and cup goals. 119 goals scored, with an 18 game unbeaten run-in, culminating in being pipped to the Premiership title by one point. The team again consisted of the nucleus of the promotion winning side, under the same successful management team. In recent years, the club has grown in stature and maintained their Premier Division status. Three times winners of The Loughborough Charity Cup, defeating Coalville 3-1 in 96/97, Ibstock 1-0 in 98/99 (the competition's centenary year), and under Richard Pitman defeating Shepshed Dynamo on penalties in 2000/1 after the teams were locked at 2-2 after extra time. Riverside Park has undergone several improvements in recent years, most notably the addition of floodlighting for both the main pitch and training area; a new clubhouse and changing rooms; a 50 seat grandstand; covered standing paddock; and new dugouts. The recent amalgamation of all junior, youth and senior teams, makes Barrow Town one of the largest football organisations in the county, which now caters for soccer from under eight to senior level. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 11

12 Club Directory Barrow Town Football Club Riverside Park, Barrow Road, Leicestershire LE12 8XJ. Tel: Officials Chairman: Michael Bland President: Robin Clark Secretary: Roy Weller Treasurer: Ann Collington Groundsman: Bob Chamberlain General Manager: Steve Alexander Catering Manager: Dee Chamberlain First Team Manager: Liam East First Team Assistant Manager: Dan Marshall First Team Coaches: Dennis Briley; Luke Foster Physiotherapist: Chris Beele Match Day Organiser: Dave Ingall Programme Editor: Steve Chamberlain R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 12

13 EMCL Season Fixtures Grid The left hand column is the home team, top row is the away team. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 13

14 Appearances Date Fixture Opposition /08/14 L (H) 6-3 Stapenhill Witham Sharman Plummer Portwood Turner 12/08/14 L (A) 0-2 Borrowash Witham Sharman Plummer Portwood Turner 16/08/14 L (H) 3-2 Normanton Witham Sharman Plummer1 Portwood Turner 20/08/14 L (A) 3-2 Holbrook Witham Sharman1 Plummer1 Portwood Turner 23/08/14 L (H) 2-3 Kimberley King Sharman Packwood Walton Portwood 25/08/14 L (A) 1-1 Holwell King Sharman Packwood Walton Portwood 30/08/14 League (H) St Andrews 06/09/14 League (A) Graham SP 10/09/14 League (H) Radcliffe 13/09/14 League (H) Blaby 20/09/14 League (H) Bardon Hill 24/09/14 League (A) Bardon Hill 27/09/14 League (A) Aylestone 04/10/14 FA Vase (A) Shepshed 11/10/14 League (A) Anstey 18/10/14 League (A) Ellistown 25/10/14 League (A) St Andrews 01/11/14 League (H) Holbrook 08/11/14 League (A) Greenwood 15/11/14 League (H) Gedling 22/11/14 League (H) Radford 29/11/14 League (A) Radcliffe 06/02/14 League (A) Ashby 13/12/14 League (A) Stapenhill 20/12/14 League (H) Graham SP 27/12/14 League (A) Kimberley 03/01/15 League (H) Arnold 10/01/15 League (H) Anstey 17/01/15 League (A) Blaby 24/01/15 League (H) Aylestone 31/01/15 League (A) Normanton 07/02/15 League (A) Arnold 14/02/15 League (H) Ashby 20/02/15 League (H) Ellistown 14/03/15 League (H) Greenwood 21/03/15 League (A) Gedling 28/03/15 League (A) Radford 04/04/15 League (H) Borrowash 06/04/15 League (H) Holwell R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 14

15 Subs Used Law1 Tapper Whatley1 Hanlon2 Coleman1 Lever1 Davis Simon Packwood Law Tapper Whatley1 Hanlon1 Coleman Lever Davis Sibson Law Lever Whatley Hanlon Coleman1 Tapper1 Davis Simon Whatley Tapper Law Coleman Simon Lever Davis Lees Davis1 Tapper Law Coleman1 Whatley Lever Litchfield Culverwell Sibson Davis Tapper Law Coleman Sibson Plummer1 Simon Finnemore Culverwell R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 15

16 Half-Time Break Visit the refreshment bar for a range of delicious hot and cold snacks and beverages. The clubhouse bar also is open should you prefer a pint! This week s quiz subject is The Premier League. 1. Which club holds the record for the most Red Cards in The Premier League? 2. Who was the first Goalkeeper to score a goal in The Premier League? 3. Who scored the fastest ever Premier League goal? 4. Who scored the first ever Premier League hat-trick? 5. Who has scored the most Premier League hat-tricks? 6. Which Goalkeeper has the record for the most Premier League clean sheets? 7. Which manager holds the record for having been relegated from The Premier League the most number of times? 8. In which year did Eric Cantona perform his infamous Kung-Fu style kick on a Crystal Palace supporter? 9. In 2005, which Norwich City Director took to the PA system microphone to rally more support from the crowd? 10. TV presenter Susanna Reid is a Season Ticket holder at which Premier League club? Answers can be found on page 20. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 16

17 St Andrews Football Club. History of St Andrews The Rifle Butt public house in New Bridge Street Leicester was demolished along with a whole community to accommodate the extension of The Leicester Infirmary. This was to the birth place of The licensee of the Butts as it had become known was the former Leicestershire wicket keeper Paddy Corral. The lads that drank in the pub at the time were all sports mad. There was a boxing ring, a gym upstairs and the pub darts team were M & B Champions many times. The football team played friendly matches for a number of years, but in 1973 when the public house along with the surrounding houses were demolished, it was decided to enter a league and call the club St Andrews F.C. The club was accepted into the Leicestershire City League and during the following twelve year period they won forty four honours including The Premier Division Championship on four successive occasions and The Junior Cup twice. Following the completion of a clubhouse at Canal Street the club were elected to The Leicestershire Senior League in Since their election the club have added a further forty one honours including: R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 17

18 Leicestershire Senior League Champions Three Times League Cup Winners Four Times Rolleston Cup Winners - Three Times Westerby Cup Winners Once Leicestershire Junior Cup Winners Four times Leicestershire Combination Champions Once Due to the closure of the Canal Street Bridge, which created serious problems, the club suffered financially and almost folded. Just across the Aylestone Road at the highly successful Y.M.C.A Juniors FC. The committee were devastated when the national body of the organisation evicted them from the site. During the winter months of the 2001/02 season, the senior officers of St Andrews and their counterparts at Y.M.C.A. held a number of meetings and decided to amalgamate. Since the amalgamation and the reopening of the bridge, steady progress has been maintained. The ground at Canal Street has developed to a level six criteria. On the playing side the club run teams from seven years old to veterans. The success level is high throughout the club. With a team of mainly youth team graduates, the senior team reached two cup semi-finals and finished high enough in the senior league to become proud founder members of the East Midland Counties League finishing a creditable ninth. In the Season, the club had a tremendous run in The F.A. Vase, only eventually being defeated 1-2 after two legs, at the Semi Final stage by eventual runners up West Auckland Town. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 18

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20 Today s Match Officials Referee Today s match Referee is Ryan O Mahony from Leicester. Assistant Referees Today the Referee s Assistants are Terry Simmons and Tom Moule. Half-Time Break Answers 1. Blackburn Rovers. 2. Peter Schmeichel, in 2001 for Aston Villa V Everton. 3. Ledley king in 2000, after 9.7 seconds for Spurs against Bradford. 4. Eric Cantona in 1992, for Leeds United against Spurs. 5. Alan Shearer with David James. 7. Dave Bassett Delia Smith. 10. Crystal Palace. I hope as ever that you have enjoyed today s quiz? If you have any suggestions for Quiz Themes then please contact me at: steven_m_chamberlain@outlook.com, and I will try to include them in future editions. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 20

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22 Main Club Sponsors Skipper s Injury Blow Influential Barrow Town skipper Ryan Whatley is unfortunately looking at a lay-off of at least six months, having ruptured his lateral knee ligament. The injury will most probably mean that Ryan misses the remainder of the season, but we sincerely hope not? Everyone at Barrow Town wishes Ryan a full and speedy recovery. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 22

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24 F.A. Cup Preliminary Round The following East Midlands Counties League clubs are still pursuing F.A. Cup glory. To that end, they have fixtures today in The F.A. Cup Preliminary Round, as opposed to playing their normal East Midlands Counties League fixtures. Retford United v Holwell Sports. Blaby & Whetstone Athletic v Stratford Town. Ellistown & Ibstock United v Kirby Muxloe. We would like to wish all of the East Midlands Counties League clubs, success in progressing even further within the competition. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 24

25 EMCFL Leading Goal Scorers The race for the Season Golden Boot is underway. Last Season s winner Steve Hart is up and running again with his new club. Name Club Goals Stuart Verrall Blaby & Whetstone Athletic 7 Shane Gibbs Anstey Nomads 6 Lee Potts Radcliffe Olympic 6 Aaron Preston Blaby & Whetstone Athletic 6 Steve Hart Bardon Hill Sports 5 Shane Newton South Normanton Athletic 5 Darren Taylor Anstey Nomads 5 Sam Taylor St Andrews 5 Graham Wells Holwell Sports 5 Anthony Fay South Normanton Athletic 4 Anthony Gregory Kimberley Miners Welfare 4 Sam Ridgard Holbrook Sports 4 Ashley Whitt Radcliffe Olympic 4 Reece Campbell Gedling Miners Welfare 3 Dave Coleman Barrow Town 3 Luke Plummer Barrow Town 3 Joe Hanlon Barrow Town 3 Figures as at 26 th August 2014 R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 25

26 East Midlands Counties League Results Round-Up Results 23/08/14 Aylestone Park 1-3 Arnold Town Bardon Hill Sports 5-3 Anstey Nomads Barrow Town 2-3 Kimberley Miners Welfare Blaby & Whetstone Athletic 0-2 Ellistown & Ibstock United Borrowash Victoria 0-4 Stapenhill Gedling Miners Welfare 2-1 Ashby Ivanhoe Greenwood Meadows 2-5 Holwell Sports Radcliffe Olympic 2-5 Holbrook Sports Radford 2-1 Graham Street Prims South Normanton Athletic 1-0 St Andrews Results 25/08/14 Anstey Nomads 4-4 Aylestone Park Arnold Town 2-0 Gedling Miners Welfare Ellistown & Ibstock United 2-5 Bardon Hill Sports Graham Street Prims 1-2 Borrowash Victoria Holbrook Sports 0-2 South Normanton Athletic Holwell Sports 1-1 Barrow Town Kimberley Miners Welfare 3-1 Radford Radcliffe Olympic 8-0 Greenwood Meadows Stapenhill 5-0 Ashby Ivanhoe St Andrews 3-5 Blaby & Whetstone Athletic The full league programme over the Bank Holiday Weekend, threw up some interesting results. R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 26

27 Today s Other EMCL Fixtures Ashby Ivanhoe V Arnold Town Aylestone Park V Stapenhill Bardon Hill Sports V Graham Street Prims Borrowash Victoria V Anstey Nomads Greenwood Meadows V Holbrook Sports Kimberley Miners Welfare V South Normanton Athletic Radcliffe Olympic v Gedling Miners Welfare Premier Division League Table # Team P W D L GD Pts 1 South Normanton Athletic Holbrook Sports Kimberley Miners Welfare Barrow Town Radcliffe Olympic Blaby & Whetstone Athletic Gedling Miners Welfare Stapenhill Bardon Hill Sports St Andrews Ellistown & Ibstock United Arnold Town Holwell Sports Aylestone Park Anstey Nomads Ashby Ivanhoe Radford Graham Street Prims Borrowash Victoria Greenwood Meadows As at 26 th August 2014 R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 27

28 Today s Teams From: From: 1 Ash KING Shane ANTCLIFFE 2 Jamie SHARMAN Luke COXON 3 Connor PACKWOOD John DOBSON 4 James PORTWOOD Perry JOHNSON 5 Mitchell TURNER Joe LATHAM 6 Ben LAW Sam PRESTON 7 Lloyd TAPPER Tom DOWSING 8 Chris DAVIS Callum EARLS 9 Connor SIMON Brady HICKEY 10 Dave COLEMAN Dan HENFREY 11 Luke PLUMMER Andy TIDAY 12 Joe HANLON Ryan HODKINSON 13 Tyler SIBSON Fraser TUTTLE 14 Ryan LEES Mitchell WARNER 15 Jordan LEVER Toby WARNER 16 Fran FINNEMORE Leon DOUGHTY 17 Matt LITCHFIELD Shay BRENNAN 18 Jake CULVERWELL Sam TAYLOR 19 Jamie WITHAM G/K Luke HALL G/K M Liam EAST Andy PURPLE A Daniel MARSHALL Jason GENDERS P Chris BEELE Grace WESTBURY Ryan O MAHONY Terry SIMMONS Tom MOULE R i v e r s i d e r s R e v i e w S t A n d r e w s P a g e 28