YOUth alliance HANDBOOK

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1 YOUth alliance HANDBOOK SEASON

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3 YOUTH ALLIANCE HANDBOOK SEASON CONTENTS Useful Contacts... 2 Youth Alliance Club Directory... 3 Youth Alliance Competition Rules Appendix A Cup Competition Season Instructions to Match Officials Youth Alliance - Honours Youth Alliance Tables Season Youth Alliance Fixture List Youth Alliance Cup (Round 1 North, Preliminary Groups South) Distribution of Contributory League Match Officials Appointments for Season Regional Club Managers Club List EXECUTIVE A G Williamson The Football League Operations Centre Edward VII Quay, Navigation Way Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2YF T F E fl@football-league.co.uk The Football League Limited. Registered in England No Registered Office Edward VII Quay, Navigation Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2YF. 1

4 MATCH OFFICIALS APPOINTMENTS REGIONAL APPOINTMENTS OFFICER NORTH Name ALAN KAYE Address Referees Dept, The Football Association, Wembley National Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ Telephone Mobile REGIONAL APPOINTMENTS OFFICER SOUTH Name DAVID COOK Address Referees Dept, The Football Association, Wembley National Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ Telephone Mobile CONTRIBUTORY LEAGUE ADMINISTRATION OFFICER Name CHRIS WILDEY Address Referees Dept, The Football Association, Wembley National Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 9EQ Telephone ext YOUTH ALLIANCE CONTACT DETAILS THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE Unit 5b Edward V11 Quay Navigation Way, Preston Lancs PR2 2YF T F E enquiries@football-league.co.uk COMPETITIONS DEPARTMENT Debbie Anyon T E danyon@football-league.co.uk Paul Snellgrove T E psnellgrove@football-league.co.uk REGISTRATIONS DEPARTMENT T E playeradmin@football-league.co.uk THE PRESS ASSOCIATION Northern Headquarters The Bishops Manor, Market Place Howden, East Yorkshire DN14 7BL T F Assistant referees are to be appointed by County Football Associations County Football Association - Appointments Officer - Telephone Number - Facsimile Number - address - 2

5 YOUTH ALLIANCE CLUB DIRECTORY 3

6 REGIONAL CONFERENCES Season NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley Blackpool Burnley Bury Carlisle United Macclesfield Town Morecambe Oldham Athletic Port Vale Preston North End Rochdale Shrewsbury Town Stockport County Tranmere Rovers Walsall Wigan Athletic Wrexham NORTH EAST Bradford City Burton Albion Chesterfield Darlington Doncaster Rovers Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Hull City Lincoln City Notts County Rotherham United Scunthorpe United York City SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Town Exeter City Hereford United Oxford United Plymouth Argyle Swansea City Swindon Town Torquay United Yeovil Town SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon Aldershot Town Barnet Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion Colchester United Crawley Town Dagenham & Redbridge Gillingham Leyton Orient Luton Town Millwall Northampton Town Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers Southend United Stevenage Wycombe Wanderers 4

7 ACCRINGTON STANLEY North West The Crown Ground, Livingstone Road, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5BX T F E hannah.bailey@accringtonstanley.co.uk SECRETARY HANNAH BAILEY E hannah.bailey@accringtonstanley.co.uk YOUTH ALLIANCE MATCH TIM BREAKER T ADMINISTRATOR E tim.breaker@accringtonstanley.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH PHIL HACKNEY T E phil.hackney@accringtonstanley.co.uk The Crown Ground Livingstone Road, Accrington BB5 5BX To be supplied by club with fixture confirmation First Choice Shirts Red Red/white hoops Second Choice Shirts Black Black 5

8 AFC BOURNEMOUTH South West Dean Court, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7AF T / F E youthdev@afcb.co.uk CLUB SECRETARY NEIL VACHER YOUTH COACH PAUL GROVES T E youthdev@afcb.co.uk YOUTH SECRETARY PAULINE DIGHTON T E pauline.dighton@afcb.co.uk Bournemouth Sports Ground Chapel Gate, East Parley BH23 6BL From A31 (Ringwood/Ferndown Trunk Road) take A338 to Bournemouth. Take first slip road on left (after approx. 6 miles) following signs to Bournemouth International Airport (B3073). Follow Airport signs along B3073. At the traffic lights at the Airport entrance, go straight ahead, keeping the Airport on your right. At next roundabout, take second exit into Chapel Lane and almost immediately the entrance to Bournemouth Sports Club is on your left. First Choice Shirts Red with black stripes Black with red side panel Red and black Second Choice Shirts Cream with black trim Black with burgundy side panel Cream and black 6

9 AFC WIMBLEDON South East The Cherry Red Records Fans Stadium - Kingsmeadow Jack Goodchild Way, 422a Kingston Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 3PB T F E info@afcwimbledon.co.uk CLUB SECRETARY DAVID CHARLES T M E david.charles@afcwimbledon.ltd.uk E secretary@afcwimbledon.ltd.uk HEAD OF YOUTH MARK ROBINSON T E academy@afcwimbledon.ltd.uk YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR DAN STEVENS T E academy@afcwimbledon.ltd.uk King s Sports Ground Windsor Avenue, New Malden, Surrey KT3 5HA T By Road: Junction 10 off the M25, onto the A3 towards London. Take the New Malden exit (A2043). Turn left at the roundabout onto Kingston Road (A2403).Turn left down Sandal Road, left at the bottom into Westbury Road, then first right into Lynton Road. When you reach South Lane, turm immediately right into Cotsford Avenue and the grounds entrance is at the bottom of the road directly opposite you. View a map of the ground on Streetmap.co.uk By Train: Waterloo-Berryfields. Times: 26 & 56 minutes past the hour (Mon-Sat) Timetable: Railtrack Timetables Directions from station: Walk up the hill out of the station, turn left at the roundabout. Walk down to the next roundabout. Follow the pathway across the bridge and to the road. Turn right, the sports ground is the first entrance on your right. First Choice Shirts Royal blue Royal blue Royal blue Second Choice Shirts Yellow Yellow Yellow 7

10 ALDERSHOT TOWN South East The Recreation Ground, High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 1TW T F SECRETARY BOB GREEN T E bgreen@theshots.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH GRAEME BAKER T E youth@theshots.co.uk Surrey Sports Park, University of Surrey Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XH Head south on Grosvenor Rd/B3007 toward Lyson's Rd Continue to follow B3007 Turn right at Boxalls Ln/B3007 Continue to follow B3007 Turn left at Weybourne Rd/B3007 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A325 Go through 1 roundabout Slight left at Shepherd and Flock Roundabout/A31 Continue to follow A31 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Guildford Park Rd, Turn right. First Choice Shirts Red Blue Second Choice Shirts 8

11 BARNET South East Underhill Stadium, Barnet Lane, Barnet, Herts EN5 2DN T YOUTH OFFICE T (Direct Line) E youth@barnetfc.com HEAD OF YOUTH JEREMY STEELE T (Training Ground Reception) M E jsteele@barnetfc.com CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE JAMES THORNE T MANAGER (Training Ground Reception) M E jthorne@barnetfc.com The Hive Football Centre Camrose Avenue, Edgware, Harrow, Middlesex HA8 6AG FROM SOUTH - A41 > A5150 > A5 > Left into Bacon Avenue > Left into Camrose Avenue FROM NORTH - M1 > A41 > A410 > A5 > Right into Camrose Avenue First Choice Shirts Amber/black Black Black Second Choice Shirts Violet/silver Violet/silver Violet 9

12 BLACKPOOL North West Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FY1 6JJ T (Training Ground) F (Main Ground) E secretary@blackpoolfc.co.uk SECRETARY MATTHEW WILLIAMS T HEAD OF YOUTH JAMIE SHORE T E jamie.shore@blackpoolfc.co.uk Squires Gate Training Ground Martin Avenue, St. Annes-on-Sea M6 TO M55: Follow signs for Blackpool Airport. Take first left past Airport entrance then first right onto Martin Avenue. Ground is located on the left after 100 yards. First Choice Shirts Tangerine Tangerine Second Choice Shirts Tangerine Third Choice Shirts Navy blue/light blue Navy blue Light blue 10

13 BRADFORD CITY North East Coral Windows Stadium, Valley Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD8 7DY T F E bradfordcityfc@compuserve.com SECRETARY/ YOUTH KATH BROWN E kathbrown@the-bantams.co.uk ADMINISTRATOR HEAD OF YOUTH PETER HORNE T E bradfordcityfc@compuserve.com Rawdon Meadows Harrogate Road, Appleley, Bradford BD10 9RR FROM THE NORTH: Take the A1 to Knaresborough/York exit. Then follow A59 towards Knaresborough. At roundabout exit onto A658. Stay on A658 (eventually pass Leeds/Bradford Airport on the left). Under the runway tunnel and then straight across at the traffic lights.straight across at the next lights coming down the hill right to the bottom. Stansfield Arms Public House and Restaurant is on the right and Rawdon Meadows Playing Fiellds is on the left, adjacent to Woodhouse Grove School. FROM M62: Exit at J26 taking M606 signposted Bradford. Stay on M606 to end and turn right at roundabout following Airport/Harrogate signs (A6177). Stay on this road until signs A658 Airport/Harrogate. Turn right. Stay on road to Greengate traffic lights just beyond Sainsburys. Through lights straight down hill for quarter of a mile. Rawdon Meadows Playing Fields is on the right opposite Stansfield Arms Public House and Restaurant on the left and Rawdon Playing Fields is on the right, adjacent to Woodhouse Grove School.OURS First Choice Shirts Claret and amber Claret Claret Second Choice Shirts Voltage cherry red (pinkish) Voltage cherry red (pinkish) Black 11

14 BRENTFORD South East Griffin Park, Braemar Road, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 0NT T F E lhall@brentfordfc.co.uk SECRETARY LISA HALL DIRECTOR OF YOUTH OSE AIBANGEE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT YOUTH TEAM MANAGER JON DE SOUZA YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR RON DANGERFIELD T M F E rdangerfield@brentfordfc.co.uk Brentford FC Training Ground 100 Jersey Road, Osterley, Middlesex TW5 0TP FROM CENTRAL LONDON: Leave London via A4, Great West Road towards Heathrow/Hounslow. Continue onwards to Gillette Corner and straight on again towards Heathrow/Hounslow. After approx. 1.8 miles turn right into Jersey Road. Brentford FC training ground is 0.37 miles on the left. FROM M25: Leave M25 at J15 and take M4 towards central London. Leave M4 at J4 towards Heathrow. Leave at Junction 4a A4 Great West Road towards central London. At the junction with Jersey Road turn right. Brentford FC training ground is 0.37 miles on the left. First Choice Shirts Red & white vertical stripes Black Black Second Choice Shirts Yellow & black vertical stripes Black Yellow 12

15 BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION South East The American Express Community Stadium, Village Way, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9BL T F E seagulls@bhafc.co.uk SECRETARY DEREK J ALLAN T M F E derek.allan@bhafc.co.uk ASSISTANT SECRETARY CHRISTIAN HOUGH E christian.hough@bhafc.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH MARTIN HINSHELWOOD T E martin.hinshelwood@bhafc.co.uk YOUTH TEAM MANAGER STEVE BROWN T CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE VIC BRAGG T MANAGER/YOUTH COACH University of Sussex Sports Grounds Ridge Road, Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9RB M25 J7 for M23 then A23 to Brighton. On reaching the outskirts of Brighton turn off for A27 (Lewes, Newhaven). Follow A27 for approx. 4 miles to Falmer and the University of Sussex is located on the left hand side. Go up the slip road on the left to a small roundabout then turn left. Take the first turning on the right into Mill Street. At the end of Mill Street turn left into Ridge Road and the entrance to the sports complex (changing rooms) is approx. 600 yards on left-hand side. First Choice Shirts and blue stripes Blue Blue Second Choice Shirts Green and black stripes Black Black 13

16 BRISTOL ROVERS South West Memorial Stadium, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0BF T F E rodwesson@bristolrovers.co.uk SECRETARY ROD WESSON T HEAD OF YOUTH /CENTRE OF M EXCELLENCE MANAGER KEN ORAM T E kenoram@bristolrovers.co.uk YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR DAVID SAMS T E dave@bristolrovers.co.uk YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR ( P.T.) MARK CZEKALSKI T E youth@bristolrovers.co.uk AXA Sports Ground Station Road, Henbury, Bristol BS10 7TB Leave the M5 at J17 and follow signs for A4018 a dual carriageway. Head back to Old Crow roundabout before travelling back down A4018. Turn left at sign for Clifton Rugby Club. First Choice Shirts Blue & white quarters Blue & white hoops Second Choice Shirts Navy blue with yellow trim Navy blue with yellow trim Navy blue 14

17 BURNLEY North West Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 4BX T F E info@burnleyfc.com FOOTBALL SECRETARY PAULINE SCOTT E p.scott@burnleyfc.com DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MARTIN DOBSON T M E m.dobson@burnleyfc.com YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR PAT MCKIERNAN M E p.mckiernan@burnleyfc.co.uk Gawthorpe Training Ground Habergham Drive, off Burnley Road, Padiham BB12 8UA Exit J10 on the M65, take 2nd exit off the roundabout (signposted Padiham). Straight through three sets of traffic lights. Come to a Pelican Crossing with a National Trust sign on the left Gawthorpe Hall. Take a sharp right, taking the entrance to Gawthorpe Hall, down the lane and enter the car park saying Burnley FC only. First Choice Shirts Claret with blue sleeves with claret stripe with claret band Second Choice Shirts Yellow with claret trim Claret with yellow trim Claret with yellow trim 15

18 BURTON ALBION North East Pirelli Stadium, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire DE13 0AR T F E office@burtonalbionfc.co.uk W SECRETARY FLEUR ROBINSON E fleur@burtonalbionfc.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH MIKE WHITLOW E office@burtonalbionfc.co.uk Welbeck - The Defence Sixth Form College T (College hours only) F E helpdesk@dsfc.ac.uk Forest Road, Woodhouse, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 8WD. Welbeck DSFC Sixth Form College is located in Woodhouse near Loughborough, approximately 12 miles north of Leicester and within easy reach of the M1, M42 and the national rail network. From the North: Leave the M1 at Junction 23, stay in the left lane and take the 1st exit towards Loughborough (A512). At 1st set of traffic lights turn right onto Snells Nook Lane (towards Nanpantan). At the next set of traffic lights (Priory Pub on your left) go straight across. Follow the road to the very end and at the T- junction turn left onto Beacon Road. Carry on along this road, the DSFC is on the left after Woodhouse Eaves - just before the sign for Woodhouse. From the South: Leave the M1 at Junction 22, stay in left lane and take the 1st exit at the roundabout, A511 towards Coalville. At the 1st roundabout take the 3rd exit right onto the B591. Travel over the motorway and then go through a double set of traffic lights. Take the next right turn signposted to Woodhouse Eaves - just before the sign to Woodhouse. From the East: Take the A47 towards Peterborough and then take the A1and A606 towards Oakham. Follow the A606 to Melton Mowbray and take the A607 towards Leicester to the junction at the A46. Take the 2nd exit A46 and branch left. Carry on then at the junction with the A607 taking the 3rd exit signposted Leicester/West Midlands onto the A6 (follow signs for Loughborough). Carry on along the A6 follow signs to Quorn then take the Woodhouse Road, signposted Woodhouse Eaves and Swithland. Carry on along this road, which takes you over the Great Central Railway Bridge. The DSFC is on the right just as you come out of the village of Woodhouse before coming into Woodhouse Eaves. From the West: Take the M42 North and travel along as it becomes the A42. Exit at Junction 13 signposted A512 to Loughborough. Cross over A42, on roundabout take the 1st exit, signposted A512 Loughborough. Stay on the A512 as it crosses the M1 at Junction 23. Follow directions as from the North. First Choice Shirts Yellow Black Black Second Choice Shirts Blue 16

19 BURY North West Gigg Lane, Bury BL9 9HR T F E info@buryfccommunitytrust.co.uk COMMUNITY TRUST GENERAL MANAGER YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR HEAD OF YOUTH PAUL WELLER E paulweller@buryfccommunitytrust.co.uk JOANNE SHEPHERD E joanneshepherd@buryfccommunitytrust.co.uk DARAL PUGH Radcliffe Borough Stainton Park, Pilkington Road, Radcliffe, Lancs, M26 3PE Take the M60 Junction 17, follow signs for field and Bury. Take the A665 to Radcliffe via by-pass to Bolton Road. The Ground is signposted to turn right into Unsworth Street opposite the `Turf Hotel. The Stainton Park Stadium is on the left approximately half a mile, turn into Colshaw Close East. First Choice Shirts Blue Blue Second Choice Shirts Black Black Black 17

20 CARLISLE UNITED North West Brunton Park, Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1LL T F E enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk SECRETARY YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR HEAD OF YOUTH SARAH MCKNIGHT E sarah.mcknight@carlisleunited.co.uk CHRISTINE METCALFE E enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk ERIC KINDER E eric.kinder@carlisleunited.co.uk Creighton Rugby Club Creighton Rugby Club, Sycamore Lane, Parkland, Carlisle CA1 3SR Leave the M6 at Jct 42 and follow the signs for City Centre. After the first set of traffic lights turn right (shop on corner) on the Cumwhinton Road. Follow road to mini roundabout take 1st exit onto Garlands Road. After a quarter of a mile turn right onto Sycamore Lane. Rugby club car park 100 yards on the right. First Choice Shirts Blue Second Choice Shirts Yellow Navy Navy 18

21 CHELTENHAM TOWN South West The Abbey Business Stadium, Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 5NA T F Youth Dept T F E youth@ctfc.com SECRETARY PAUL GODFREY HEAD OF YOUTH JOHN BROUGH E youth@ctfc.com Seasons Business and Leisure Complex Quat Goose Lane, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 9RX To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation First Choice Shirts Red and white stripes Red Red Second Choice Shirts Yellow Yellow Yellow 19

22 CHESTERFIELD North East B2.Net Stadium,1866 Sheffield Road S41 8NZ T F SECRETARY ALAN WALTERS YOUTH SECRETARY DAVE O'HARE E davido hare@chesterfield-fc.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH DAVE BENTLEY T E davebentley@chesterfield-fc.co.uk Warminster Road Norton, Sheffield, S8 8PS To be sent before fixtures First Choice Shirts Blue Blue Second Choice Shirts 20

23 COLCHESTER UNITED South East The Weston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex CO4 5UP T F E jennifer.aves@colchesterunited.net SECRETARY CAROLINE PUGH HEAD OF YOUTH TONY HUMES T E tony.humes@colchesterunited.net YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JENNIFER AVES Garrison B Ground North Circular Road, Colchester, Essex To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation. First Choice Shirts Royal blue & white stripes Royal blue Second Choice Shirts Red with black sleeves Black Black Third Choice Shirts Yellow Royal blue Yellow 21

24 CRAWLEY TOWN South East Broadfield Stadium, Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9RX T E info@crawleytownfc.com CLUB SECRETARY GAYLE VOWELS T E gaylevowels@crawleytownfc.com HEAD OF YOUTH SIMON RUSK T E simonrusk@crawleytownfc.com YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR COLIN JENKINSON T E colinjenkinson@crawleytownfc.com M Crawley Town FC Training Ground Breezehurst Drive, Bewbush, Crawley RH11 8XP Details provided upon confirmation of fixture First Choice Shirts Red Red Red Second Choice Shirts 22

25 DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE South East Victoria Road, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Stadium RM10 7XL T /7194 F E secretary@daggers.co.uk SECRETARY TERRY GROVER T HEAD OF YOUTH WAYNE BURNETT E w.burnett@daggers.co.uk YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JO TRUSS E youthadmin@daggers.co.uk ACADEMY/COE MANAGER WARREN HACKETT T E coe@daggers.co.uk May & Baker Sports Ground Dagenham Road, Romford, Essex RM7 Details provided upon confirmation of fixture First Choice Shirts Red Red Second Choice Shirts Blue Blue Blue 23

26 DARLINGTON North East Neasham Road, Darlington DL2 1DL T F E cgalloway@darlington-fc.net SECRETARY COLIN GALLOWAY T M HEAD OF YOUTH CRAIG LIDDLE T E craig@darlington-fc.net Houghall College Houghall Campus, East Durham College, Durham DH1 3SG A1 exit junction 61, take 2nd turn-off signposted Bowburn. A177. Travel through Bowburn, for approximately 4 miles, Houghall College is on your left. Follow the road to the rear of the building for car parks and changing rooms. First Choice Shirts & black Second Choice Shirts Fluorescent green Fluorescent green Fluorescent green 24

27 DONCASTER ROVERS North East Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way Doncaster DN4 5JW T F E info@doncasterroversfc.co.uk SECRETARY JENNY SHORT YOUTH SECRETARY SUZANNE UTTLEY T F E suzanneuttley@doncasterroversfc.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH PAUL WILSON T E youth@doncasterroversfc.co.uk Cantley Park Off Ascot Avenue, Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6HE From the A1: Join the M18 eastbound at Junction 35 (signposted Hull). Leave the M18 at Junction 3, taking the first exit (left) at the top of the slip road signed Doncaster A6182. Go straight over at the next two roundabouts. After the second roundabout you will pass a McDonalds and the Keepmoat Stadium. Bear right at the next roundabout then straight over at the next two before taking a right (second exit) at the next traffic island, which takes you onto a dual carriageway. Go straight over the next roundabout (where there is another McDonalds) and at the traffic lights turn right. Stay on the A638 (signposted Bawtry). Turn left just before the first set of traffic lights. Take the first left and follow this road until you reach the Bechers Brook Pub. Go straight over at this point and through the gates into Cantley Park. The training ground is at the end of this road. From M1: Join the M18 eastbound at Junction 32 (signposted Hull) and as above. From the East: Turn off the M18 westbound at Junction 3 taking the second exit (right). Then follow as above. First Choice Shirts Red & white hoops Red Red Second Choice Shirts Green Black Black 25

28 EXETER CITY South West Cat & FiddleTraining Ground, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary Exeter EX5 1DP T F E simon.hayward@exetercityfc.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH SIMON HAYWARD T YOUTH TEAM COACH KWAME AMPADU T E emawk@orange.net YOUTH TEAM COORDINATOR KAY GOSS T E kay.goss@exetercityfc.co.uk Cat & Fiddle Training Ground Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DP Leave M5 at junction 30, towards Exmouth A376. Travel along appox 1/2 mile, at the roundabout take the 2nd exit towards Seaton/Sidmouth B3176. The Cat & Fiddle training Ground is appox 1/2 mile on the right. First Choice Shirts Red/white Black Black Second Choice Shirts Third Choice Shirts Black Black Black 26

29 GILLINGHAM South East Priestfield Stadium, Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, Kent ME7 4DD T F E info@gillinghamfootballclub.com SECRETARY GWENDOLINE POYNTER YOUTH SECRETARY KELLY KINGSNORTH T E kkingsnorth@priestfield.com HEAD OF YOUTH DARREN HARE T Beechings Cross Training Ground Grange Road, Gillingham, Kent A2 onto A289 Medway Towns bypass to Gillingham. Continue through Medway Tunnel on dual carriageway until you reach the second roundabout (Grange roundabout). Take 3rd exit into Danes Hill (the Hastings Arms should be on your left). Take 1st left into Plantation Road and then turn left at the T junction. Follow road around and into the car park. First Choice Shirts Royal blue (with a thin white pinstripe) Royal blue Second Choice Shirts Pink (with a thin royal blue pinstripe) Royal blue Pink 27

30 GRIMSBY TOWN North East Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire DN37 7PY T F E rae@gtfc.co.uk CHIEF EXECUTIVE IAN FLEMING HEAD OF YOUTH ROBBIE STOCKDALE M E moira@gtfc.co.uk CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE ADAM SMITH MANAGER YOUTH ADMINISTRATORS MOIRA TABOIS M E moira@gtfc.co.uk ADAM SMITH M E adamsmith@gtfc.co.uk Cheapside Training Ground Cheapside, Waltham, Grimsby, North East Lincs DN37 0HT If you are travelling on either the M1, M62, M18 take the following: M180 onto the A180 Exit at turnoff marked Great Coates A1136, at roundabout turn right, at the next mini roundabout, turn right onto A Go through the set of traffic lights - Go to the Toothill roundabout, turn right onto Littlecoates Road B1444 (you will see the Forte Posthouse Hotel on your right) - Go over the next mini roundabout until you reach Bradley Cross Roads roundabout - Take 2nd exit onto Bradley Road (this road is about 2-3 miles long) - keep on this road until you come to a mini roundabout - Turn left onto Barnoldby Road, at the top of Barnoldby Road are two mini roundabouts - Turn right at the 1st roundabout and left at the 2nd roundabout onto Cheapside - If you carry on down this road for about 1-2 miles you will arrive at Grimsby Town Football Club's training ground (it is on your left hand side). If you are travelling on the A46 take the following: A46 through Laceby and onto Laceby Road, Grimsby until you get to a large roundabout with Grimsby University on the left take, keep in the right lane and turn right onto A16 Scartho Road, keep on this road and at Scartho Fold roundabout keep in the left lane and bear left onto Louth Road - at the next roundabout take the second exit and at the following roundabout (Toll Bar) go straight ahead, keep on this road through the set of traffic lights and after approx 1 mile you will see a public house (Jug & Bottle) on your left, take the next right onto Cheapside - follow this road for a couple of miles (watch the sharp bends) Grimsby Town Training Ground is on your right hand side. First Choice Shirts Black & white stripes Black Red Second Choice Shirts 28

31 HARTLEPOOL UNITED North East Victoria Park, Clarence Road, Hartlepool TS24 8BZ T (option 7) F E enquiries@hartlepoolunited.co.uk SECRETARY MAUREEN SMITH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT JOHN HEWITSON MANAGER YOUTH TEAM COACH MICHAEL BARRON T E christine.gibson@hartlepoolunited.co.uk Chester-le-Street Riverside Sports Complex, Riverside South, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham DH3 3SJ FROM NORTH: From A1(M) exit at J63. At roundabout take fourth exit. Exit roundabout onto A167. At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto A167 (Park Road). At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto B1284 (Ropery Lane). At roundabout take third exit. Exit roundabout onto local road. At roundabout take second exit. Continue to follow signs for Riverside Sports Complex. FROM SOUTH: From A1(M) exit at J63. At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto A167. At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto A167 (Park Road). At roundabout take first exit. Exit roundabout onto B1284 (Ropery Lane). At roundabout take third exit. Exit roundabout onto local road. At roundabout take second exit. Continue to follow signs for Riverside Sports Complex. First Choice Shirts Blue/white stripes Royal blue Second Choice Shirts Orange Black Orange 29

32 HEREFORD UNITED South West Edgar Street, Hereford HR4 9JU T (Main office) F E pa@herefordunited.co.uk and johnlayton@herefordunited.co.uk SECRETARY JOHN LAYTON T F M YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR RACHEL NORLEDGE T F YOUTH TEAM MANAGER HEAD OF YOUTH/ YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR JOHN LAYTON JOHN LAYTON Victoria Park Field Grove View, Hereford HR1 1AW To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation. First Choice Shirts Black /black Second Choice Shirts Orange Orange Orange 30

33 HULL CITY North East The Kingston Communications Stadium, The Circle, Walton Street, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 6HU T F E phil.hough@hulltigers.com SECRETARY PHIL HOUGH E phil.hough@hulltigers.com HEAD OF YOUTH BILLY RUSSELL T E billy.russell@hulltigers.com YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PHIL HOUGH T ADMINISTRATOR M E phil.hough@hulltigers.com Ideal Standard Training Ground County Road North, Hull HU5 4HS T From M62: Continue along the A63 for about 12 miles. (You will pass a school, followed by a filling station 2 miles further on). Half a mile after the filling station there is a slip road signposted Beverley, Humber Bridge, Football Ground etc. Take this slip road. You will come to a roundabout, keep on the main road. The next roundabout is the Humber Bridge roundabout. Take the first exit signposted Beverley (A164) (Grimsby Scunthorpe and Boston start here). Continue along this road, over one roundabout until you come to a large roundabout. (There are 2 pubs and a supermarket in sight) Take the second exit towards Willerby. At the next roundabout with McDonalds on your left take the third exit towards Willerby continue towards the next roundabout (with clock in the middle) take third exit (straight on) continue down the hill to the next roundabout (Hop Pole pub on the right) take second exit (straight on). Continue on Kingston Road entering Hull and then onto Willerby Road before turning left at traffic lights onto Country Road South travel through mini-roundabout until the next set of traffic lights with Priory Pub on your left, travel straight on at traffic lights up the hill over the flyover and Ideal Standard Hull City Centre of Excellence is located on your right at the bottom of the hill. Buses may find it difficult to turn in therefore we initially suggest that you continue past to the next set of traffic lights where you turn left continue for fifty metres approximately to the next set of traffic lights before turning right onto Bricknell Avenue you will then need to turn right again across the dual carriage way before turning left along Country Road North onto another set of traffic lights with the National Pub on the left continue through these lights for approximately 150 meters and Ideal Standard The Hull City Centre of Excellence is now on your left where players can safely alight from the bus on the left hand side. First Choice Shirts Amber with black pinstripe Black with amber trim Amber with black trim Second Choice Shirts Fusion blue Fusion blue Fusion blue 31

34 LEYTON ORIENT South East Matchroom Stadium, Brisbane Road, Leyton, London E10 5NF T F E info@leytonorient.net SECRETARY LINDSEY MARTIN HEAD OF YOUTH ANDY EDWARDS T E a.edwards@leytonorient.net Whitbread Sports Field Durham Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7NJ Take A406 to Charlie Browns roundabout, take exit marked Chigwell A113 (Chigwell Road). Continue on A113 Chigwell Road for no more than a mile and just before M11 crosses above A113, turn left into Snakes Lane East. Look out for the Railway Tavern on your right hand side and take next right into Prospect Road. Take 3rd right into Durham Avenue and continue into Whitbreads Sports Field. First Choice Shirts Red Red Red Second Choice Shirts Blue Blue Blue 32

35 LINCOLN CITY North East Sincil Bank, Lincoln LN5 8LD T F E fran.martin@redimps.com SECRETARY FRAN MARTIN YOUTH SECRETARY TRISHA DIXON T F E Trisha.dixon@redimps.com YOUTH TEAM MANAGER GRANT BROWN T E grant.brown@redimps.com Lincoln United FC 4 Westwood Drive, Swanpool, Lincoln LN6 0HJ To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation. First Choice Shirts Red & white stripes Black/red Red Second Choice Shirts Yellow Blue Yellow 33

36 LUTON TOWN South East Kenilworth Stadium, 1 Maple Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 8AW T F E clubsec@lutontown.co.uk SECRETARY TBC E clubsec@lutontown.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH GREGG BROUGHTON T E gregg.broughton@lutontown.co.uk E gregg.ltfc@hotmail.co.uk Luton Town Training Ground Ely Way, Luton, Beds LU4 9QN Exit M1 Juntion 11. Travel along Dunstable Road towards Luton. Turn left down Oakley Road ( just before PC World). Go straight over the roundabout. Turn 3rd left into Ely Way, the training ground is at the end of Ely Way First Choice Shirts Orange Navy Second Choice Shirts Orange 34

37 MACCLESFIELD TOWN North West London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7SP T F E admin@mtfc.co.uk ADMINISTRATORS JULIE BRIGGS T E juliebriggs@mtfc.co.uk SUE LEESON T E coeadmin@mtfc.co.uk YOUTH TEAM MANAGER JOHN ASKEY M E johnaskey@mtfc.co.uk Moss Rose Ground London Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7SP From North (M6) exit J19, from South exit J17, following signs for Macclesfield. The ground is signposted from town centre (A523 Leek Road). First Choice Shirts Royal blue Royal blue Second Choice Shirts Blue 35

38 MILLWALL South East The Den, Zampa Road, London SE16 3LN (all correspondence to Calmont Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 4BZ) T F E youth@millwallplc.com SECRETARY KAREN WILSON T E youth@millwallplc.com HEAD OF YOUTH SCOTT FITZGERALD T E youth@millwallplc.com Millwall FC Training ground Calmont Road, Off Ashgrove Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 4BZ FROM M25 leave at junction 4 (A21 Bromley), and follow signs for A21. Follow signposts to Bromley/Catford (approx 8 miles). You come to Bromley Court Hotel on your left. Carry on and take the left hand turning into Ashgrove Road (Macdonalds is on the corner), this will lead to Calmont Road. Entrance to the Training Ground is on your right. FROM M11 leave at junction 4 and take the A406 East. Leave the A406 at Redbridge signposted A12. Take the Blackwell Tunnel. Go through the tunnel and follow A20, leaving at the A205 (Eltham turnoff). Follow the A205 (signposted Catford) Westhorne Avenue, follow A205 until you reach Catford one way system. Follow the one way system left then right, take the left side A21 Bromley Road. Follow Bromley Road for approx 2/3 mile, Ashgrove Road is on your right (look out for Macdonalds), follow onto Calmont Road. First Choice Shirts Navy Navy Navy Second Choice Shirts 36

39 MORECAMBE North West The Globe Arena, Christie Way, Westgate, Morecombe LA4 4TB T F E office@morecambefc.com SECRETARY NEIL MARSDIN T E neil@morecambefc.com HEAD OF YOUTH RICHARD DANSON T E RichardDanson@aol.com Lancaster & Morecambe College Morecambe Road, Lancaster FROM NORTH AND SOUTH: Leave M6 at junction 34. Follow A589 Lancaster to Morecambe for approx 3 miles, still following the signs for Morecambe. Carry on at large roundabout, college entrance on right at pelican lights. (If you go round a roundabout and pass McDonalds you have gone 100 yards too far) First Choice Shirts Red Red Second Choice Shirts /blue pinstripe Blue Blue 37

40 NORTHAMPTON TOWN South East Sixfields Stadium, Upton Way, Northampton NN5 5QA T F E julie.delauney@ntfc.tv SECRETARY NICK ANCEL HEAD OF YOUTH SEAN PARRISH M YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JULIE DELAUNEY T E julie.delauney@ntfc.tv Moulton College Moulton, Northampton NN3 7RR To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation. First Choice Shirts Claret with white sleeves with claret trim Second Choice Shirts Sky blue Sky blue Sky blue 38

41 NOTTS COUNTY North East Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3HJ T F E office@nottscountyfc.co.uk SECRETARY TONY CUTHBERT T E football@nottscountyfc.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH MICK LEONARD T E mickleonard@nottscountyfc.co.uk YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JILL CREEDEN T E jillcreeden@nottscountyfc.co.uk Highfields The University of Nottingham, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2PS From the North J25 M1: Follow the signs for Nottingham on the A52. Continue for several miles on the A52 until arriving at a large island which has the Toby public house on the corner. Turn right here into Woodside Road (A6464). Continue straight on at the next island. At the 2nd island turn left (A6005) and then immediately right into Highfields playing fields. From the South J24 M1: Exit J24 of the M1 and follow the signs for Nottingham on the A453. Continue through Clifton passing the Trent University on your left hand side. At the next set of traffic lights continue straight over and follow the signs for Derby A52. Continue straight on over the flyover passing the multiplex cinema on your left. Exit left from A52 and take the A6005 University Boulevard to Long Eaton. Highfields entrance is towards the end on the left just before the island. First Choice Shirts Black and white Black Black Second Choice Shirts Royal blue Royal blue Royal blue 39

42 OLDHAM ATHLETIC North West Boundary Park, Oldham OL1 2PA T F E alan.hardy@oldhamathletic.co.uk SECRETARY ALAN HARDY HEAD OF YOUTH TONY PHILLISKIRK T YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR TANYA BLAKEY T Chapel Road Training Ground Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 4QL J22 FROM M60. Follow signs for Oldham (A62). At third set of traffic lights Chapel Road turn right. Entrance to training ground is at the end of stone wall on right. First Choice Shirts Blue/white Second Choice Shirts Navy/tangerine Navy Navy 40

43 OXFORD UNITED South West Grenoble Road, Oxford. OX4 4XP T F E gm@oufc.co.uk GENERAL MANAGER/ MICK BROWN SECRETARY HEAD OF YOUTH LES TAYLOR T E ltaylor@oufc.co.uk YOUTH TEAM COACH CHRIS ALLEN T E callen@oufc.co.uk Rover Sports & Social Club Roman Way, Horspath Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2RY FROM SOUTH-EAST: At M25 Junction 16/M40 Junction 1a turn left (west) onto M40 direction Oxford. At Junction 8 leave M40 onto A40 direction Oxford At Headington roundabout turn left (south) onto A4142 At 3rd set of traffic lights keep left and take the slip road onto Horspath Road. Continue on road past MINI plant car park and turn 1st right onto Romanway, Sports Club is halfway down on LH side. FROM SOUTH-WEST: Exit J13 of M4 via A34 to Oxford At the ring road follow direction M40 (A40). You will see the MINI Plant on your right-hand side, keep to RH slip lane and at the traffic lights turn onto Horspath Road continue past MINI Plant car park and turn 1st right onto Romanway, Sports Club is halfway down on LH side. FROM NORTH: Exit Junction 9 of M40 via A34 Oxford Exit A34 at Hinksey Hill interchange and follow direction M40 (A40). You will see the MINI plant on your right-hand side then as from South-West above. First Choice Shirts Yellow Navy Navy Second Choice Shirts Navy 41

44 PETERBOROUGH UNITED South East London Road Stadium, London Road, Peterborough PE2 8AL T F / E youth@theposh.com YOUTH TEAM MANAGER DAVID OLDFIELD E youth@theposh.com HEAD OF YOUTH DAVE ROBERTSON T E robbo@theposh.com YOUTH SECRETARY LIZ ELSOM T E liz@theposh.com The Posh Academy Training Ground Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 7EA Circulated on confirmation of fixture First Choice Shirts Blue Second Choice Shirts Black Black Black 42

45 PLYMOUTH ARGYLE South West Home Park, Plymouth PL2 3DQ T F E carole.rowntree@pafc.co.uk SECRETARY CAROLE ROWNTREE HEAD OF YOUTH GORDON BENNETT T E gordon.bennett@pafc.co.uk YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR PETE BELLAMY E pete.bellamy@pafc.co.uk Royal Artillery 29 Commando Millbay Park, Plymouth PL1 3BQ Circulated on confirmation of fixture First Choice Shirts Green Green Second Choice Shirts Yellow Green Green 43

46 PORT VALE North West Vale Park, Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 1AW T F E lodey@port-vale.co.uk SECRETARY F W LODEY YOUTH ADMINISTRATION ESTELLE BAGGLEY T E estelle.baggley@port-vale.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH MICK EDE T E mick.ede@port-vale.co.uk Training Pitches, Vale Park Vale Park, Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 1AW NORTH: Leave M6 at J16 taking A500 south to Stoke-on- Trent. After approx. 6 miles take A527 (signposted Tunstall). At roundabout take second exit signposted Tunstall A527, Longport Road. After 0.5 mile turn right onto B501 (second exit, Newcastle Street) at small roundabout. Straight on at next roundabout to the crossroads, continuing straight ahead into Moorland Road. Take second left Hamil Road and Vale Park is on left. Use official entrance D following road round for reception. SOUTH: Leave M6 at J15 taking A500 north to Stoke-on- Trent. Continue straight across two large roundabouts on A500 heading north. After second roundabout take fourth exit signposted Tunstall A527, Longport Road. After 0.5 mile turn right onto B501 (second exit, Newcastle Street) at small roundabout. Straight on at next roundabout to the crossroads, continuing straight ahead into Moorland Road. Take second left Hamil Road and Vale Park is on left. Use official entrance D following road round for reception. First Choice Shirts with black & gold trim Black with gold & white trim with black & gold trim Second Choice Shirts Charcoal grey with black & amber trims Charcoal grey with black & amber trims Grey with black trim Goalkeeper Shirt Purple Third Choice Shirts Navy, sky blue trim Navy, sky blue trim Navy, sky blue trim 44

47 PRESTON NORTH END North West Sir Tom Finney Way, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire PR1 6RU T F E ben@pne.com GENERAL MANAGER / BEN RHODES CLUB SECRETARY DIRECTOR OF YOUTH DEAN RAMSDALE T E dean@pne.com Springfields Training Ground Dodney Drive, Lea, Preston PR2 1XR Leave M6 at J31, up the hill to mini roundabout (Heskeths Arms pub on the corner). Turn right onto Blackpool Road. Deepdale is visible on the left as you approach a set of traffic lights. Continue straight ahead, progressing through a series of traffic lights until you see the Toby Carvery pub. Opposite is Tudor Avenue turn right off Blackpool Road into Tudor Avenue then a sharp left into Greenside Avenue and right into Dodney Drive. Approx. 100 yards further on, turn right into training ground. First Choice Shirts Second Choice Shirts Black Black Black 45

48 QUEENS PARK RANGERS South East Loftus Road Stadium, South Africa Road, Shepherds Bush, London W12 7PJ T (Stadium)/ (Training Ground) F (Stadium)/ (Training Ground) E terry.s@qpr.co.uk FOOTBALL SECRETARY MISS TERRY SPRINGETT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STEVE GALLEN T MANAGER Imperial College Sports Ground Sipson Lane, Harlington, Middlesex UB3 5AQ Leave M4 at J4 and follow M4 Spur Road towards Heathrow Airport. At roundabout at end of Spur Road take left slip road signposted A4 Central London. Follow A4 for a short distance and turn left into Harlington High Street at Holiday Inn Ariel hotel. Turn left into Sipson Lane (opposite Red Lion pub). Sports Ground is situated 0.5 mile on the right. First Choice Shirts Blue & white hoops Second Choice Shirts Orange Navy Orange Third Choice Shirts Red & white quarters Red Red 46

49 ROCHDALE Spotland Stadium, Wilbutts Lane, Rochdale OL11 5DS T F E office@rochdaleafc.co.uk North West SECRETARY COLIN GARLICK M YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR KIRSTY T FEARNEHOUGH E Kirsty.fearnehough@rochdaleafc.co.uk YOUTH ADMIN ASSISTANT SARAH ASHTON T E sarah.ashton@rochdaleafc.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH/MANAGER CHRIS BEECH T Ashton United FC Hurst Cross, Surrey Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 8DY Exit Junction 23 from the M60 and follow the signs towards A61, Ashton-u-Lyne. Turn left at the B6390 (signs for Manchester/Ashton-u-Lyne/ A6140/A635). Turn right at Manchester Road/A635. Continue to follow A635 (go through 1 roundabout). At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Lees Square/B6194. Continue to follow the B6194. Turn left at Neal Avenue/B6194. Turn right at Crickets Lane/A670 and continue to follow the A670. Turn left at Queens Road/B6194 Turn left at Kings Road. Take second right on to Andrew Street. Turn left at Surrey Street. Nearest Railway Station Ashton-under-Lyne Station (0.8 miles from ground Train service direct from Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield stations). Stalybridge Station (1.7 miles) Please check with train operators for exact timings. Nearest Bus Station Ashton-under-Lyne (opposite Ashton train station) Bus service to ground via numbers 331, 333, or 393 (regular service) Approx 10 minutes journey time by bus to Hurst Cross. Please check with bus operators for exact timings. First Choice Shirts Blue & black stripes Blue Second Choice Shirts /purple Purple Purple 47

50 ROTHERHAM UNITED North East Mangham House, Mangham Road, Barbot Hall Industrial Estate, Rotherham S61 4RJ T F E youth@rotherhamunited.net CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PAUL DOUGLAS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR JULIE HUNT HEAD OF YOUTH DARREN SARLL T E youth@rotherhamunited.net CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE STEVEN MOSS T MANAGER ADMINISTRATOR ALISON SORSBY Roundwood Pavilion Rotherham Roundwood Pavilion, Green Lane, Rotherham, S62 6LA Circulated on confirmation of fixture First Choice Shirts Red with white trim with red trim Red with white trim Second Choice Shirts Black with red trim Black with red trim Black with red trim 48

51 SCUNTHORPE UNITED North East Youth Department, c/o St Lawrence Academy, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe DN15 7DF T F E jeff.daws@scunthorpe-united.co.uk GENERAL MANAGER DAVID BEEBY HEAD OF YOUTH TONY DAWS T E tony.daws@scunthorpe-united.co.uk ACADEMY ADMINISTRATION JEFF DAWS T E jeff.daws@scunthorpe-united.co.uk U9-U16 SCHOOLBOY PAUL HARSLEY T CO-ORDINATOR E paul.harsley@scunthorpe-united.co.uk Gainsborough Trinity FC Northolme, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 2QW Please jeff.daws@scunthorpe-united.co.uk for directions First Choice Shirts Claret with sky blue trim Claret with sky blue trim Second Choice Shirts Green and black hoops Black Black with green trim 49

52 SHREWSBURY TOWN North West The Greenhous Meadow, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6ST T E coe@shrewsburytown.co.uk SECRETARY JAYNE BEBB E jaynebebb@shrewsburytown.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH DAVE HUGHES T E dave.hughes@shrewsburytown.co.uk Sundorne Sports Village, Sundorne, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ ALTERNATIVE VENUE Lilleshall Nsc Sundorne Sports Village, Sundorne, Shrewsbury FROM NORTH: take A49 from Whitchurch, to Battlefield island, follow directions for (Telford) to next island, turn right, then straight over mini island. Sundorne Sports Village is on the left hand side. First Choice Shirts Blue & amber Blue Blue Second Choice Shirts Red/navy Navy Red 50

53 SOUTHEND UNITED South East Roots Hall, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6NQ T and F E youth@southend-united.co.uk SECRETARY HELEN NORBURY YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR LIS ORFORD T / E lis.orford@southend-united.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH RICKY DUNCAN T / E lis.orford@southend-united.co.uk Boots & Laces 123 Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 4DX FROM M25: J29 A127 to Southend. FROM A12: Take A130 turn-off to Southend, then take A127. First Choice Shirts Navy blue Navy blue Second Choice Shirts Cherry red Black Black 51

54 STEVENAGE South East Address The Lamex Stadium, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Herts SG2 8RH T F E rogera@stevenagefc.com CLUB SECRETARY ROGER AUSTIN T E rogera@stevenagefc.com CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE MARK JONES T MANAGER M E CofE@stevenagefc.com YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR ALAN JACKETT T M E alanj@stevenagefc.com Met Police Sports Ground Aldenham Road, Bushey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TR Circulated on confirmation of fixture First Choice Shirts with red panel Red Red Second Choice Shirts Blue Blue Blue 52

55 STOCKPORT COUNTY North West Edgeley Park, Hardcastle Road, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 9DD T ext 257 F E tony.whiteside@stockportcounty.com SECRETARY TONY WHITESIDE T ext 257 E tony.whiteside@stockportcounty.com HEAD OF YOUTH STUART DELANAY M E youth@stockportcounty.com YOUTH TEAM MANAGER STUART DELANAY YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR DONNA BALL Stockport County Training Ground Ridgeway Road, Timperley, Cheshire WA15 7HE To be supplied by club with fixture confirmation. First Choice Shirts Blue Black Blue Second Choice Shirts Yellow/black Black Yellow 53

56 SWANSEA CITY South West Liberty Stadium, Landore, Swansea SA1 2FA T F E jackie@swanseacityfc.co.uk SECRETARY JACKIE ROCKEY HEAD OF YOUTH TONY PENNOCK T T E tonypennock@swanseacityfc.co.uk St. Helens Sports Ground OR University Playing Fields Bryn Road, Swansea SA2 0AR / Sketty Lane, Swansea SA2 8QG Leave M4 at J42, following A483 to Swansea. Proceed straight onto Mumbles Road. St. Helens Ground is located on the right, just before the Recreation Ground (Park and Ride). As for St. Helens but carry on until lights past Swansea University. Turn right and the Playing Fields are the first turning left. First Choice Shirts Second Choice Shirts Orange Orange Orange 54

57 SWINDON TOWN South West The County Ground, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 2ED T F E karen@swindontownfc.co.uk SECRETARY LOUISE FLETCHER HEAD OF YOUTH PAUL BODIN T E paul@swindontownfc.co.uk YOUTH ADMINISTRATION KAREN AINSCOW T PGL The Liddington Training Ground Fox Hill, Wanborough, Swindon SN4 0DZ To be circulated by club with fixture confirmation. First Choice Shirts Red Red Red Second Choice Shirts Black Black Black 55

58 TORQUAY UNITED South West Plainmoor, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3PS T F E secretary@torquayunited.com or youth@torquayunited.com SECRETARY KERRY HAGGAN T HEAD OF YOUTH GEOFF HARROP T E youth@torquayunited.com YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR TONY HERRERA E youth@torquayunited.com Seale Hayne College Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6NQ Follow M5 to end and then take A380 to Torquay. Take the A381 Teignmouth junction. Turn right on roundabout taking the third exit (signposted A381 to Newton Abbot). Take the first exit at the next roundabout following the A383. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit (past Halfords, Matalan on the left hand side). Go across the roundabout by Tesco. At the next large roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Jetty Marsh Road (Signposted A383 Ashburton).At next roundabout take the 1st exit (again following the A383 Ashburton). At the next again take the 1st exit onto the A382 (signposted Ashburton A383). At next roundabout take the 2nd exit (A383 Ashburton). Follow this road past Hele Park Golf Club (right hand side). Turn right into entrance for Seale Hayne (Hannah s at Seale Hayne), approximately, 50 yards after entrance turning on left to Torquay United FC pitches. First Choice Shirts Yellow Yellow Yellow Second Choice Shirts Black Black Black Third Choice Shirts 56

59 TRANMERE ROVERS North West Prenton Park, Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, Wirral CH42 9PY T F CHIEF EXECUTIVE/ MICK HORTON E mickh@tranmererovers.co.uk CLUB SECRETARY HEAD OF YOUTH & SHAUN GARNETT T CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE E shaungarnett@tranmererovers.co.uk YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR LIBBY HILL T E libbyh@tranmererovers.co.uk Raby Vale Training Ground Wilaston Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral CH63 4JE BY ROAD: Exit M53 J4. At the roundabout take the exit sign posted Clatterbridge. Follow the road to another roundabout, taking the 1st exit. Follow the road for approx 1 mile going straight over at the mini roundabout. Raby Vale will be on the left. First Choice Shirts /blue trim /blue trim /blue trim Second Choice Shirts Claret/blue trim Claret/blue trim Claret/blue trim 57

60 WALSALL North West Banks s Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall WS1 4SA T F E info@walsallfc.co.uk CLUB SECRETARY DANIEL MOLE T E daniel.mole@walsallfc.co.uk HEAD OF YOUTH NEIL WOODS T E neil.woods@walsallfc.co.uk YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JULIE BANKS T ext. 425 E youth@walsallfc.co.uk Ray Hall Lane Birmingham County FA Headquarters, Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6JF Leave M6 at Junction 7. Take A34 into Birmingham. Proceed along A34 to Scott Arms traffic lights turn right at lights into Newton Road. Proceed along Newton Road until arriving at Asbury Tavern Public House on the left, then turn right at next intersection in the carriageway (about 50 yards). Over the carriageway turn sharp left into the service road this is Ray Hall Lane. After approximately 200 yards, the Birmingham County FA is clearly signposted on the left. First Choice Shirts Red with white trim with red trim Red with white trim Second Choice Shirts Black with grey and white slash Black Black 58

61 WIGAN ATHLETIC North West DW Stadium, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0UZ T F E g.bailey@wiganathletic.com YOUTH SECRETARY GEMMA BAILEY-HALL T F E g.bailey@wiganathletic.com HEAD OF YOUTH DAVE WATSON T Christopher Park Woodrush Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan WN6 8LB SOUTH: Leave M6 at J25. Follow A49 Wigan for 1.8 miles. Turn left into Robin Park Road at Asda. Pass the DW Stadium and at junction with B5375 (signposted Standish Lower Ground and Shevington), turn left. Following two bends in the road, turn right into Woodrush Road. NORTH: Leave M6 at J27. Left at end of slip road, then right at the T-junction signposted Shevington. After a mile, turn left at mini-roundabout into Old Lane (B5375). Continue for 1.5 miles. Turn left into Woodrush Road. First Choice Shirts Blue Blue Second Choice Shirts Navy Navy Navy 59

62 WREXHAM North West Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AH T (Main Ground)/ (Training Ground) F (Main Ground)/ (Training Ground) E geraint.parry@wrexhamfc.tv/andy.davies@wrexhamfc.tv SECRETARY GERAINT PARRY HEAD OF YOUTH / ANDY DAVIES T / MATCH DAY CONTACT E andy.davies@wrexhamfc.tv YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR TRICIA FURBER T / M E tricia.furber@wrexhamfc.tv Colliers Park Chester Road, Gresford, Wrexham LL12 8PW Exit A483 at signs for Nantwich. At roundabout take exit signposted B5445 (Gresford). Ground is located on the left after approx. 0.5 mile. First Choice Shirts Red Red Second Choice Shirts Green Green Green 60

63 WYCOMBE WANDERERS South East Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, Sands, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 4HJ T (Stadium)/ (Youth Department) F (Stadium)/ (Youth Department) E wwfc@wwfc.com SECRETARY KEITH ALLEN HEAD OF YOUTH RICHARD DOBSON T E Richard.dobson@wwfc.com YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR MATTHEW STANNARD T E matthew.stannard@wwfc.com Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre Bisham, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1RT Bisham Abbey is located midway between Junction 4 of the M40 and junction 8/9 of the M4. Take the A404 Marlow from either motorway anf eventually you will reach the Bisham roundabout, with signposts for the centre. Bisham Abbey is signposted on the left, approximately 200 metres from the roundabout. First Choice Shirts Dark & light blue quarters Dark blue Sky blue Second Choice Shirts Red Red Red 61

64 YEOVIL TOWN South West Huish Park, Lufton Way, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8YF T F E jcotton@ytfc.net SECRETARY JEAN COTTON HEAD OF YOUTH SCOTT GREEN T E sgreen@ytfc.net YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR JULIE FEAR T E jfear@ytfc.net Alvington Sports Complex Alvington Lane, Yeovil, BA22 8UX Junction 25 M5, join A358 travel 8 miles turn left onto A303 Travel 8 miles take second exit at roundabout onto A303, travel 3 miles turn right at roundabout onto A3088 travel 2 miles turn left at roundabout 200 yards turn left at roundabout 200 yards turn left onto Alvington Lane. First Choice Shirts Green & white hoops Green Second Choice Shirts Yellow Yellow Yellow 62

65 YORK CITY North East Bootham Crescent, Grosvenor Road, York YO30 7AQ T F E lisa.charlton@ycfc.net CLUB SECRETARY LISA CHARLTON T (option 8) HEAD OF YOUTH STEVE TORPEY T E lisa.charlton@ycfc.net York City Training Ground Sutton Road, Wigginton, YO32 2RB on the B1363 (towards Sutton on the Forest) from the York Ring Road (A1237) First Choice Shirts Red/blue halves Blue Blue Second Choice Shirts Sky blue Sky blue Sky blue 63

66 64 YOUTH ALLIANCE HANDBOOK

67 YOUTH ALLIANCE COMPETITION RULES 65

68 YOUTH ALLIANCE COMPETITION RULES 1 Constitution 1.1 This combination of Clubs shall be called The Football League Youth Alliance or any such other title as the terms of any sponsorship arrangement shall require and shall consist of not more than fifty-eight Clubs. All teams must be the youth teams of: (a) (b) Clubs in membership of the FA Premier League or The Football League; or other Clubs as may be admitted in accordance with Rules 1.2 and/or 1.3 below. 1.2 Any member club of The Football League which is relegated to the Football Conference (a Relegated Club ), provided that it was prior to relegation a member of the Alliance, may apply not later then 1st June immediately following such relegation for permission to continue as a member of the Youth Alliance whilst a member of the Football Conference. That application will only be considered where the Relegated Club can demonstrate that it has continuing contractual obligations to players registered as scholars (as defined by Football League Regulations). The Executive shall have the power to determine any conditions attaching to any continued membership provided always that a maximum permitted period shall be two Seasons immediately following relegation. 1.3 Upon such terms and conditions as it may think fit, the Executive may admit additional Clubs in order to supplement the fixtures of its existing members. Any admissions will be at the absolute discretion of the Executive but will be for one Season only. Where any Club has a youth team admitted in accordance with this Rule 1.2 that Club shall give notice not later than 1st March in that Season as to whether it wishes to be considered for membership in the following Season. Continued membership shall also be at the absolute discretion of the Executive. The Executive shall give notice as to whether membership will be continued for a further Season not later than 1st April following receipt of notification from the Club that it wishes its membership to continue. 1.4 The Alliance must receive the sanction of The Football Association and the constituent teams may be grouped for divisions. 1.5 The Regulations of The Football League Ltd for the time being in force shall apply where applicable, unless these Rules shall provide otherwise. 1.6 Application by Clubs for admission to the Alliance must be made in writing to the Executive, no later than 1st March in each year. 1.7 Any Club intending to resign from membership of the Alliance must indicate this in writing to the Executive no later than 1st April in each year. Failure to meet this deadline will render the Club liable to a fine as determined by the Executive up to a maximum of 5, Powers of the Management/Executive 2.1 The Alliance shall be governed by The Board of Directors (the Board ) for the time being of The Football League who shall have the power at any time to alter, delete or add to these Rules in such manner as they in their absolute discretion deem appropriate. 2.2 The Board shall have the power to act upon and enforce the Rules of The Football League Youth Alliance and shall also have jurisdiction over all matters, including any not provided for in these Rules. 2.3 The Board shall have the power, authority and discretion to delegate the administration of The Alliance to the Executive. 66

69 2.4 All decisions of The Board shall be binding subject to the right of appeal to the Board of Appeal in accordance with Rule Decisions must be notified in writing to all concerned within twenty-one days. 2.5 The Board reserves the right to expel any club from membership of the Alliance that it feels is detrimental to the standards expected of Youth Alliance clubs. 3 Competition/Structure/Fixtures 3.1 Clubs will be divided into North and South and then into Regional Divisions within each area. The Executive will determine both the format and fixture list for the forthcoming season, based upon the number of participating clubs. 3.2 The Executive has determined that the FL Youth Alliance season will conclude in parallel with the Football League season. Any matches still outstanding may be regarded as null and void at the absolute discretion of the Executive. 3.3 League positions will be determined by dividing the number of points by the number of games played by each club (points per game ratio). 3.4 In all matches, points shall be awarded on the basis of three points for a win and one point for a draw. 3.5 If two or more Clubs are level on points per game ratio, the Club having the best goal difference shall be declared the winner. In the event of the difference being equal, the winner shall be the club which has scored most goals. 3.6 In the event that Clubs cannot be separated on points per game ratio, goal difference and goals scored, then the result(s) of the fixture(s) between the clubs involved shall be the deciding factor. If Clubs cannot be separated in this manner a play-off match or matches as determined by the Executive may be arranged. 3.7 All matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game of Association Football as settled by The International Football Association Board. 4 Length of Play/Kick-off Times/Conditions of Play/Substitutes 4.1 All matches shall be of 90 minutes duration (45 minutes each way) with a half time interval not exceeding 15 minutes. 4.2 Matches shall be arranged to be played on Saturday mornings. Any clubs wishing to play at any other time will only be allowed to do so (on an exceptional basis only) upon written application and approval of the Executive. Rearranged mid-week matches to kick off at 2:00pm, unless mutually agreed and approved by the Executive. 4.3 The Kick-off time for all matches shall normally be 11:00am unless mutually agreed otherwise and approved by the Executive. Any Club failing to Kick-off at the appointed time may be fined a Specified Penalty ( 25) or be otherwise dealt with as the Executive may decide. In the event that the visiting team has to travel a distance of more than 120 (one hundred and twenty) miles or for a period exceeding two and a half hours, they can request a later kick-off time, such request not to be unreasonably withheld. Any disputes as to kick-off times will be determined by the Executive. 4.4 Referees must order matches to commence at the appointed time if possible and must report all late starts to the Executive. 4.5 It is the responsibility of the Home Club to give notice in writing containing full details particularly of the location of the ground, time of kick-off and means of reaching the ground, to the Referee (and Assistant Referees) and the Secretary of the opposing Club at least five clear days prior to the date of the match, and the opposing Club and match officials shall acknowledge such notice. 67

70 Any Club failing to carry out these provisions will be fined a specified penalty in the absolute discretion of the Executive. 4.6 The person in charge of each team must hand a copy of a team sheet containing the names of all players taking part in the game (including the names of the five nominated substitutes) to the Referee and a representative of the opponents in the presence of the Referee in his dressing room at least 30 (Thirty) minutes before the scheduled time of kick-off. The list shall indicate the full names of the players and shall indicate the colour of the Players kit and the Goalkeepers strip. 4.7 Should any nominated player or substitute sustain an injury after the submission of the team sheet to the Referee and before the kick-off time, he may be replaced and the Referee and the opposing Club should be informed. Any Club failing to observe these provisions will be fined a sum not exceeding a Specified Penalty ( 25) in the absolute discretion of the Executive. 4.8 It is the responsibility of the home club to provide match balls up to the required standard for each fixture. Match balls are to be presented to the Referee for inspection prior to kick-off. The Football League may require, by issuing written notification instructing as such, that Clubs use official match balls. 4.9 It shall be the responsibility of the home team to ensure that at least the minimum medical requirements laid down from time to time by the Football Association are complied with in respect of all matches and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, that there is in attendance at all matches, a person who holds the Football Association Treatment of Injuries Certificate (or equivalent) and/or such other qualification in relation to the treatment of injuries as the Executive may decide from time to time Substitutes up to a maximum of five per team may be nominated for any match provided they are included on the Team Sheet handed to the Referee prior to the Match. No more than three of the nominated substitutes may take part in each match. Substitutes not so named may not take part in the match. 5 Home & Alternative Venue/Facilities 5.1 Clubs must notify the Executive of a designated venue for their home fixtures. This venue must be available to Clubs throughout the season. The very occasional use of an alternative venue is permitted but only if supported by a written application to the Executive. Any Clubs failing to comply with this requirement will be subject to a specified penalty. Changes of venue must be communicated to the opposing Club and match officials. Failure to do so will result in the imposition of a fine of Clubs must take all necessary precautions to keep their grounds in a playable condition. If through any fault of the home team a match has to be replayed, the Executive shall have the power to order the venue to be changed. 5.3 Adequate changing facilities for players and officials are to be provided. It is expected that Clubs are able to accommodate each team and the match officials in separate changing and showering areas. 5.4 Host Clubs are required to provide, as a minimum expectation, a basic level of hospitality. At the very least, drinks must be made available to all players and match officials before the game, at half time and after the game. 68

71 5.5 (a) Clubs must fence or rope off the playing area from spectators in appropriate circumstances. (b) Technical areas should be marked out with white lines. The Technical Area extends 1m (1yd) on either side of the halfway line and extends forward up to a distance of 1m (1yd) from the touchline. Clear, correct markings are to be used to define this area, including a centre line to divide technical areas that abut each other. Referees must report clubs who fail to implement this regulation in either respect. 5.6 Clubs will not be permitted to play any fixture on an artificial surface without prior approval from the Executive 6 Postponements/Abandonments/Re-arrangement of Fixtures 6.1 Except by the permission of the Executive, all matches must be played on the dates originally fixed, but priority shall be given in appropriate circumstances to The Football Association and County Association Competitions. All other matches must be considered subservient. 6.2 In the event of a Club failing without just cause to keep its engagement, the Executive shall have the power to impose a fine, award points to its opponents, order the defaulting Club to pay any expenses incurred by its opponents and relevant officials or otherwise deal with the matter at its discretion. 6.3 (a) No match may be postponed without just cause and with the agreement of the Executive who must be given a minimum of 72 hours notice of any application. Clubs applying for a postponement must inform the Secretary of the opposing Club and the appointed match officials that they are intending to do so. (b) Notice of any postponement approved by the Executive must be given immediately by telephone or facsimile to the Secretary of the opposing Club, the three match officials and the Press Association. If match officials are not notified of the postponement, and subsequently arrive at the venue, the home club is liable for recompensing the full match fee and expenses to the appointed officials. (c) Notwithstanding the above, should a postponement occur on the day of a fixture, the home club must inform the Executive immediately. (d) (e) (f) Postponed fixtures must be re-arranged at the earliest reasonable opportunity. If both clubs have available Saturdays in their schedule, the outstanding fixture must be re-arranged for a Saturday. Midweek re-arrangements will only be sanctioned if exceptional circumstances apply. The new date must be advised to the Executive in writing or by /facsimile communication. If no agreement has been reached within seven days, any League Match not so arranged shall have its date fixed by the Executive. Clubs in default of any provision of this Rule shall be liable to be dealt with as the Executive may determine. 6.3 Where a match is abandoned from any cause whatever it may be ordered to count as a completed fixture or be replayed in full or in part on whatever terms and conditions the Executive shall in their absolute discretion determine. 69

72 7 Results/Report Forms 7.1 (a) Results of all matches together with a list of the players and also the Referee markings required by Rule 9.3 shall be notified to the Executive on the forms provided within 5 days of the match. Clubs in default will be fined a Specified Penalty ( 25) or dealt with as the Executive deems appropriate. (b) Home Clubs must also notify the Football League and Press Association of the result of each match within 30 minutes of its conclusion. Clubs in default will be fined a specified penalty of 25. Football League contact number Press Association contact number The Result Form correctly completed shall be signed by a responsible member of the Club and the Executive shall have power to take such action as it deems suitable against a Club and/or individuals who submit a form that is incorrect. 8 Colours 8.1 During the close season, the Executive shall obtain from each Club in writing, details of its first and alternative colours (shirts, shorts and socks) and shall inform all other Clubs, Referees and Assistant Referees of such details. No changes either in colours or combination of colours shall be permitted during the course of the Season unless permission is granted by the Executive. 8.2 In the event of two Clubs, in the opinion of the Referee, having the same or similar colours, the away team shall make the change. 8.3 Goalkeepers must wear colours which clearly distinguish them from other players and the Referee. 8.4 Any team not playing in normal registered colours shall notify its opponents at least five days before the match of the colours in which they will play. 8.5 If any Club wishes to register or play in shirts the colour of which is predominantly black, an alternative green shirt must be provided to each of the match officials. 9 Match Officials 9.1 Registered Referees and Assistant Referees for all matches shall be appointed in a manner approved by the Executive. 9.2 No Club shall postpone the playing of a match on account of fitness or otherwise of the pitch. The Referee shall be the sole person entitled to determine such an issue after making an appropriate inspection. In the event of the Referee not being in attendance, the two Clubs must agree to a substitute who shall report the circumstances to the Executive. Such substitute shall usually be the Groundsman or a member of the Home Club s groundstaff. The Executive will then decide whether or not the fixture proceeds. 9.3 Clubs shall award marks to the Referee for each match and the name of the Referee and the marks awarded shall be submitted to the Executive on the Report Form provided within five days of each match. Clubs failing to comply with this Rule shall be liable to a fine or dealt with as determined by the Executive. The FL Youth Alliance shall retain a record of the markings and shall submit a summary to The Football Association. 9.4 Clubs will be required to submit to the Executive on the reverse of the form provided, a written explanation when they have awarded the Referee 60 or less marks. 70

73 9.5 The non-appearance of the appointed Referee should result in the senior Assistant Referee assuming his duties. In the event of such an occurrence, the appointment of another Assistant Referee will be mutually agreed by the clubs. 9.6 The following fees are applicable for season : Referees 45 Assistant Referees 30 (and 4th official where appointed) Match officials required to officiate at matches scheduled for midweek afternoons (excluding Bank Holidays) shall also be paid an additional fee of 10 each. 9.7 Expenses: Standard railway fare or 34p per mile when travelling by private car. The home Club shall pay the officials their fees and expenses on the day of the match, in cash. Payment in the form of a cheque will not be permitted. In cases or postponed matches over which the Clubs have no control, the Match Officials, if present, or en route, shall be entitled to a half fee plus out-of pocket expenses, but where a match is not played owing to one Club being in default, that Club shall pay the Officials, if they reasonably attend the ground, their full fee and expenses. 10 Player Registrations 10.1 (a) Subject to Rule 10.1 (b) below, only Players who are under 18 years of age as at 31st August in the current Season will be eligible to play in The Football League Youth Alliance. (b) Clubs may include on their teamsheet for any match up to two players over the age of 18 provided always that such players are: (i) (ii) registered with The Football League as a Scholar; and under 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current season 10.2 Players registered with The Football League, The Premier League, Central League and Football Combination will automatically be registered to play in The Football League Youth Alliance, provided they comply with Rule 10.1 (a). Clubs wishing to sign other players (e.g. players from non-league Clubs signed on trial or players signed under FA Rule C (1) must use the non-first team registration form which must be signed by the player (such signature to be witnessed by a second person), and registered and approved before he plays. Trailists signed on a YD8 registration form will also be eligible for the period of his trial. If a Club wishes to register a player on the day of a match it can do so by transmitting the completed non-first team registration form by facsimile to the Executive. Such facsimile transmission must be received by the Executive not less than 30 minutes prior to the official kick-off time. The original non-first team registration form must then be posted to the Executive so that it is received within 3 days of the match being played Any club failing to comply with the above rule shall incur a specified penalty detailed below: 1st offence nd offence rd offence A Club may pay bonuses in accordance with the contractual agreement made with individual players and lodged with The Football League. 71

74 11 Protests/Appeals 11.1 All questions of eligibility, qualification of players or interpretation of the Rules shall be referred to the Executive for determination Any dispute occurring between Clubs shall be referred to the arbitration of The Board whose decision shall be binding upon all parties subject to Clause A Club within 14 days of the posting to them of written notification of any decision of the Board may appeal against such decision by lodging papers in duplicate, accompanied by a fee of an Approved Amount, with the Secretary of The Football Association for adjudication by a Board of Appeal. An appeal to an Appeals Board of The Football Association shall be made and be conducted only in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of The Football Association that relate to appeals to an Appeals Board as are in force at any time (see Appendix A). A copy of the Appeal shall be lodged with the Executive of The Football League Youth Alliance within two days of it being lodged with the Secretary of The Football Association. 12 Cups/Trophies 12.1 At the end of each season, 21 mementoes shall be awarded to the Champion Club and Runners Up of each division. The Champion Club of each Regional Division will also be entitled to hold the designated championship trophy for a year. Where possible, such trophies will be presented at a home first-team fixture. The holders must give an undertaking to ensure the safe custody of the Championship trophy until its due return date stated on the guarantee form issued. The Championship trophies are the property of The Football League and may never be won outright. 72

75 APPENDIX A Regulations for Football Association Appeals Commencement of Appeal 1.1 An appeal shall be commenced by lodging a notice of appeal ( the Notice of appeal ) with The Association. 1.2 The Notice of Appeal shall be lodged within 14 days of the date of notification of the decision appealed against. In the case of an appeal from a decision of a Disciplinary Commission, the date of notification of the decision shall be the date of the written decision or, if applicable, the date of the written reasons for the decision. In relation to any other decision, the relevant date shall be the date on which it was first announced. 1.3 The Notice of Appeal must: (1) identify the specific decision(s) being appealed; (2) set out ground(s) of appeal and the reasons why it would be substantially unfair not to alter the original decision; (3) set out a statement of the facts upon which the appeal is based; (4) be accompanied by any deposit prescribed by the relevant Rules or Regulations. Where an appeal is lodged by fax, the deposit must be received not later than the third day following the day of despatch of the fax (including both the day of despatch and receipt); (5) where appropriate, apply for leave to present new evidence under 2.6 below. 1.4 The grounds of appeal shall be that the body whose decision is appealed against: (1) misinterpreted or failed to comply with the rules or regulations relevant to its decision; and/or (2) came to a decision to which no reasonable such body could have come; and/or (3 imposed a penalty, award order or sanction which is excessive. 1.5 Once an appeal has been commenced, it shall not be withdrawn except by leave of the Appeal Board, with such order for costs as the Appeal Board may consider appropriate. Appeal Proceedings 2.1 An Appeal Board shall proceed as set out below. 2.2 Reference to a party or parties means: (1) the appellant ( the Appellant ); and (2) The Association in the case of an appeal against a decision of the Disciplinary Commission, or the Affiliated Association or Competition whose decision is appealed against (the Respondent ). 2.3 The Respondent shall nominate an individual or individuals to represent it before the Appeal Board. 73

76 2.4 The Respondent shall serve a written reply to the Notice of Appeal (the Reply ) on an Appellant and the Appeal Board within 21 days of the lodging of the Notice of Appeal. Where appropriate, the Reply must include any application for leave to present new evidence under 2.6 below. 2.5 The parties shall be entitled to make oral submissions to the Appeal Board but an appeal shall be by way of a review on documents only, without oral evidence, except where the Appeal Board gives leave to present new evidence under 2.6 below. 2.6 The Appeal Board shall hear new evidence only where it has given leave that it may be presented. An application for leave to present new evidence must be made in the Notice of Appeal or the Reply, setting out the nature and the relevance of the new evidence, and why it was not presented at the original hearing. Save in exceptional circumstances, the Appeal Board shall not grant leave to present new evidence unless satisfied with the reason given as to why it was not, or could not have been, presented at the original hearing and that such evidence is relevant. The Appeal Board s decision shall be final. 2.7 The Chairman of an Appeal Board may upon the application of a party or otherwise, give any instructions considered necessary for the proper conduct of the proceedings, including but not limited to (1) extending or abridging any time limit; (2) amending or dispensing with any procedural steps set out in these Regulations; (3) instructing that a transcript be made of the proceedings; (4) ordering parties to attend a preliminary hearing; (5) ordering a party to provide written submissions. The decision of the Chairman of the Appeal Board shall be final. 2.8 The Appeal Board may adjourn a hearing for such period and upon such terms (including an order as to costs) as it considers appropriate. 2.9 The Appellant shall prepare a set of documents which shall be provided to the Appeal Board and Respondent at least seven days before the hearing and which shall comprise the following (or their equivalent): (1) the Charge; (2) the Answer; (3) any documents or other evidence referred to at the original hearing relevant to the appeal; (4) any transcript of the original hearing; (5) the notification of decision appealed against and where they have been given the reasons for the decision; (6) any new evidence; (7) The Notice of Appeal; (8) The Reply. 74

77 Where the Disciplinary Commission or other body appealed against has not stated the reasons for its decision, either (i) (ii) the Appellant shall request written reasons from that body which shall be provided to the Appeal Board; or the Appeal Board shall require that a member of the body that made the decision shall attend (in which case, questions many be put by the Appeal Board at a hearing to satisfy itself as to the reasons for the decision. Cross-examination by the Appellant or Respondent shall not be permitted. Representatives may be made by the parties to the Appeal Board who may then put questions to the member of the body that made the decision) Appeal hearings shall be conducted how, when and where the Appeal Board considers appropriate. Reasonable notice shall be given by the Appeal Board of the date, time and venue of the appeal. Where an application to present new evidence has been made, the party making the application shall address the Appeal Board in support of the application and the other party may respond; the Appeal Board shall then determine whether or not it will receive the new evidence. The following procedures shall be followed at an appeal hearing unless the Appeal Board thinks it appropriate to amend them: (1) The Appellant to address the Appeal Board, summarising its case; (2) Any new evidence to be presented by the Appellant; (3) The Respondent to address the Appeal Board, summarising its case; (4) Any new evidence to be presented by the Respondent; (5) Each party to be able to put questions to the parties and any witness giving new evidence at any stage; (6) The Appeal Board may put questions to the parties and any witness giving new evidence at any stage; (7) The Respondent to make closing submissions; (8) The Appellant to make closing submissions The Appeal Board shall proceed in the absence of any party, unless it is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for the failure of the party to attend, and shall do so in such manner as it considers appropriate The Appeal Board may, in the event of a party failing to comply with an order, requirement or instruction of the Appeal Board, take any action it considers appropriate, including an award of costs against the offending party. Appeal Board Decisions 3.1 A decision, order, requirement or instruction of the Appeal Board shall (save where to be made under the Rules by the Chairman of the Appeal Board alone) be determined by a majority. Each member of the Appeal Board shall have one vote, save that the Chairman shall have a second and casting vote in the event of deadlock. 75

78 3.2 A decision of the Appeal Board shall be final and binding and there shall be no right of further challenge. 3.3 The Appeal Board shall have power to: (1) allow or dismiss the appeal; (2) exercise any power which the body against whose decision the appeal was made could have exercised, whether the effect is to increase or decrease any penalty, award, order or sanction originally imposed; (3) remit the matter for re-hearing; (4) order that any deposit be forfeited or returned as it considers appropriate; (5) make such further or other order as it considers appropriate, generally or for the purpose of giving effect to its decision. Costs 3.4 The Appeal Board shall have power to make such order as to the costs of the original hearing and the appeal as it considers appropriate. Announcement of Decision 3.5 The Appeal Board shall announce its decision to the parties as soon as practicable in such a manner as it considers appropriate; and unless it directs otherwise, its decision shall come into effect immediately. Written Decision 3.6 As soon as practicable after the hearing, the Appeal Board shall publish a written statement of its decision, which shall state; (1) the names of the parties, the decision(s) appealed against and the grounds of appeal; (2) whether or not the appeal is allowed; and (3) the order(s) of the Appeal Board. The written statement shall be signed and dated by the Chairman of the Appeal Board and be the conclusive record of the decision. 3.7 The Appeal Board shall, upon the request of the Appellant (such request to be received at The Association within five days of the date of the announcement of the decision), give written reasons for the decision. 76

79 THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE CUP COMPETITION SEASON Rules 1 The Competition shall be called The Football League Youth Alliance Cup or any such other title as the terms of any such sponsorship arrangement shall require. 2 The Competition shall be organised by the Executive who may delegate the organisation to the Secretary or such other person or body as it deems appropriate, who shall have the authority to apply, amend, act upon and enforce these rules in such manner as they in their absolute discretion deem appropriate. 3 All Clubs who are in membership of The Football League Youth Alliance from time to time shall be eligible to participate in the Competition. From time and upon such terms and conditions as it may think fit, the Alliance may admit additional Clubs. The Rules of the Competition are binding on the Clubs taking part. 4 All matches shall be of 90 minutes duration (45 minutes each way) with a half time interval not exceeding 15 minutes. (a) (b) In the Northern competition all rounds shall be played on a straight knock out basis with the first drawn Club playing at home. If the is level after 90 minutes, the winner shall be determined by the taking of penalty kicks in accordance with the Laws of the game. The Southern competition shall initially be played in a mini-league formt with 16 clubs qualifying for the next round, as determined by the Executive. Points are awarded in accordance with the laws of the game, 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. Subsequent ties shall be played on a straight knock out basis with the first drawn Club playing at home. If the score is level after 90 minutes, the winner shall be determined by the taking of penalty kicks in accordance with the Laws of the game. 5 The Executive shall have power to set a deadline for all matches to be played. Any matches still outstanding may be regarded as null and void at the absolute discretion of the Executive. 6 Round One shall consist of all Youth Alliance clubs. When the number of Clubs entered requires it, such number of byes as is necessary will be awarded. 7 Round Two shall consist of the winners and clubs awarded byes from Round One. 8 All other subsequent Rounds of the competition shall consist of the winners of the previous rounds. 9 (a) Immediately after each Draw is made, notice shall be given to each Club of the name of its opponent, in conjunction with notification of the date by which the tie is to be played. (b) (c) (d) The date of the tie shall be determined by the Executive and shall be arranged as soon as practical after consultation with each of the Clubs concerned. No match may be postponed without the agreement of the Executive. It shall be the duty of the Home Club in each instance to immediately notify the appointed Referee and Assistant Referees of such dislocation. All re-arrangements of Competition matches must be scheduled for the earliest reasonable opportunity and submitted to and approved by the Executive. Any match not so arranged shall have its date fixed by the Executive. 77

80 10 The time of Kick-off shall be fixed by the Home Club in accordance with Youth Alliance Rules. 11 Any Club without just cause failing to fulfill a fixture within the approved dates shall be liable to a sanction as laid down in The Football League Youth Alliance Rules 12 Substitutes up to a maximum of five per team may be nominated for any match provided they are included on the team lists handed to a representative of the opposing team and the Referee in the match officials dressing room at least thirty minutes before kick-off. No more than three of the nominated substitutes may take part in each match. 13 Clubs shall play in colours as laid down in Rule 9 of The Football League Youth Alliance Rules. In the event of two Clubs, in the opinion of the Referee, having the same or similar colours, the away team shall make the change. Clubs opting to play in a predominantly black shirt will be required to provide an alternative green shirt to each of the match officials (as defined in Rule 9.5 of The Football League Youth Alliance Rules). 14 Results of all matches shall be notified to the Executive together with a list of the players on the form provided within six days. In the case of defaulting Clubs, a fine of 25 shall be imposed. Home Clubs must also advise The Football League ( ) and the Press Association ( ) of the result of the match within 30 minutes of the final whistle. In the case of default Clubs must pay a fine of Reports on the conduct of the game by the Referee and Assistant Referees must be forwarded to the Executive within 6 days. In the case of default Clubs must pay a fine of A player shall be deemed eligible to play in the Competition provided each registration complies with the provisions of Regulation 10.2 of The Football League Youth Alliance. 17 Clubs shall retain any gate receipts from matches played on their own ground. In the Final tie to be played at the first-team venue of the Club drawn to play at home - the Club playing away from home shall be entitled to claim travelling expenses (limited to motor coach hire) out of the net gate receipts. 18 A Trophy will be presented to the winners of the Competition and twenty one souvenirs will be presented to the winners and runners-up. Souvenirs will also be provided for the match officials appointed to the Final Tie. The holders of the Trophy shall return it in like good order and condition to The Football League Youth Alliance one month before the Final Tie of the next year s Competition. The Trophy shall remain the property of The Football League Youth Alliance and may never be won outright. 19 The Executive will adjudicate in the event of any ties interfering with League matches. Senior Cup Competition and Youth Alliance League matches take precedence over matches in this Competition in appropriate circumstances. 20 The Executive shall be empowered to make decisions on any matters not otherwise specifically provided for in these rules. 21 Any fine or fines imposed must be paid within 14 days of notification. Any Cub failing to pay a fine or fines within 21 days of imposition will be liable to such further punishment as the Executive may determine. 22 Any Club dissatisfied with any decision of the Executive have the right of appeal to the Football Association in accordance with Rule 11.3 of The Football League Youth Alliance. 78

81 INSTRUCTIONS TO MATCH OFFICIALS Confirmation of date/kick-off time must be acknowledged to Clubs within two days of receiving correspondence providing notification of these details. Referees must inform the League Executive of all late kick-offs. Match Officials must arrange to be at the ground at least one hour before the advertised time of kick-off. Referees must provide report their late arrival to the League Executive. If Assistant Referees arrive later than the designated time, the League Executive and the appointing body (normally local County Football Associations) must be notified. If an Assistant Referee assumes the Referee s duties, this should be reported to the League Executive, together with supplementary information concerning the reasons underlying this occurrence. Officials must not accept other appointments on dates already occupied by Youth Alliance competitions except by consent of the League Executive. Where it is found necessary to stop play owing to bad weather or other causes the Referee should wait a reasonable length of time before deciding to abandon the match. Referees and Assistant Referees must report all causes of misconduct on the part of the players, officials, spectators, etc. to the League Executive and The Football Association. Match Officials must report any club in default of the Rules of the competition to The Youth Alliance Executive. The use of the Match Officials dressing room is restricted to the appointed Match Officials and duly authorised Club officials only. It is a mandatory requirement for Referees to submit a Football League Youth Alliance report form to the Executive within five days of the fixture taking place. Any official failing to comply with this stipulation will be reported to The Football Association s Regional Appointments Officers. An electronic template can be obtained from the following address: danyon@football-league.co.uk All Level 3/4 Referees will be provided with a report form in conjunction with this handbook. This should be retained throughout the season and reproduced whenever necessary. 79

82 THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE YOUTH ALLIANCE - HONOURS Date Division One North Winners Division Two North Winners Division Three North Winners Division Four North Winners (formerly Premier Division) (formerly Division One) (formerly Division Two) (formerly Division Three) Sheffield United Northampton Town Stoke City Notts County Bury Scarborough Halifax Town Was not completed Doncaster Rovers Notts County Carlisle United Hull City Tranmere Rovers Oldham Athletic Doncaster Rovers Tranmere Rovers Oldham Athletic Wrexham Oldham Athletic Stockport County Bury Oldham Athletic Rotherham United Preston North End Division One South Winners Division Two South Winners Division Three South Winners (formerly Premier Division) (formerly Division One) (formerly Division Two) Was not completed Was not completed Was not completed Brighton & Hove Albion Wycombe Wanderers Shrewsbury Town Leyton Orient Luton Town Torquay United Brentford Rushden & Diamonds Notts County Brentford Brighton & Hove Albion Swansea City Cambridge United Portsmouth Leyton Orient Cambridge United Portsmouth Northampton Town North & Midlands North & Midlands South West Conference South East Conference West Conference East Conference Oldham Athletic Chesterfield Yeovil Town Brighton & Hove Albion Oldham Athletic Hull City Oxford United Queens Park Rangers North West Conference North East Conference South West Conference South East Conference Walsall Hull City Plymouth Argyle Queens Park Rangers Wrexham Chesterfield Swindon Town Southend United Preston North End Hull City Swindon Town Millwall Rochdale Chesterfield Swindon Town Queens Park Rangers The Football League Youth Alliance Cup Date Winners Runners-up Score Venue West Bromwich Albion Scunthorpe United 0-0 AET (WBA won 3-2 on penalties) Wembley Stadium Leyton Orient Bradford City 1-0 Millennium Stadium Walsall Notts County 2-0 Bescot Stadium Tranmere Rovers Northampton Town 3-0 Sixfields Stadium Cardiff City Tranmere Rovers 6-1 Prenton Park Swindon Town Burnley 1-1 AET (Swindon won 4-3 on penalties) Turf Moor Preston North End Colchester United 5-2 AET (2-2 after 90 minutes) Layer Road Stockport County Colchester United 6-2 Edgeley Park Hull City Colchester United 3-0 Layer Road Grimsby Town Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Loftus Road Queens Park Rangers Stockport County 4-3 Loftus Road Wycombe Wanderers Darlington 0-0 (Wycombe won 4-2 on penalties) Adams Park Under 17 Regional Conferences Date South West Conference South East Conference Cardiff City Brighton & Hove Albion Swindon Town Peterborough United Cardiff City Brighton & Hove Albion AFC Bournemouth Brighton & Hove Albion 80

83 YOUTH ALLIANCE TABLES SEASON NORTH WEST CONFERENCE Group Name P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Rochdale Burnley Preston North End Port Vale Wigan Athletic Walsall Oldham Athletic Macclesfield Town Shrewsbury Town Wrexham Stockport County Blackpool Morecambe Bury Tranmere Rovers Carlisle United Accrington Stanley NORTH EAST CONFERENCE Pos Name P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Chesterfield Notts County Grimsby Town Hartlepool United Darlington Hull City Doncaster Rovers Bradford City Scunthorpe United York City Rotherham United Lincoln City Burton Albion SOUTH WEST CONFERENCE Pos Name P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Swindon Town Exeter City Plymouth Argyle Swansea City Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Town Yeovil Town Oxford United Torquay United Hereford United AFC Bournemouth SOUTH EAST CONFERENCE Pos Name P W D L F A GD Pts 1 Queens Park Rangers Millwall Wycombe Wanderers Brentford Leyton Orient Colchester United Peterborough United Southend United Stevenage Luton Town Brighton & Hove Albion Aldershot Town Gillingham Barnet Northampton Town Dagenham & Redbridge

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85 YOUTH ALLIANCE FIXTURE LIST SEASON Copyright and Database Right 2011 The Football League Limited. All rights reserved. NB - These fixtures are subject to change. All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11.00am unless otherwise stated. 83

86 FIXTURE LIST FRIDAY, 5 AUGUST, 2011 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Rochdale 7:00 SATURDAY, 6 AUGUST, 2011 NORTH WEST Blackpool v Preston North End Morecambe v Burnley Oldham Athletic v Carlisle United Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County Wigan Athletic v Port Vale 10:30 Wrexham v Shrewsbury Town NORTH EAST Burton Albion v Lincoln City Doncaster Rovers v Darlington Hull City v Chesterfield Notts County v Bradford City Rotherham United v Grimsby Town York City v Hartlepool United SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Swindon Town Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle Oxford United v Torquay United Swansea City v Exeter City Yeovil Town v Hereford United SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Southend United Brentford v Northampton Town Dagenham & Redbridge v Aldershot Town Gillingham v Brighton & Hove Albion Luton Town v Colchester United Millwall v Crawley Town Peterborough United v Barnet SATURDAY, 13 AUGUST, 2011 NORTH WEST Burnley v Accrington Stanley Bury v Blackpool Carlisle United v Rochdale Macclesfield Town v Tranmere Rovers Port Vale v Walsall Preston North End v Morecambe 10:30 Shrewsbury Town v Wigan Athletic Stockport County v Wrexham NORTH EAST Bradford City v Scunthorpe United Chesterfield v York City Darlington v Grimsby Town Hartlepool United v Doncaster Rovers Hull City v Rotherham United Lincoln City v Notts County SOUTH WEST Cheltenham Town v Oxford United Exeter City v Plymouth Argyle Hereford United v AFC Bournemouth 11:30 Swindon Town v Bristol Rovers Torquay United v Yeovil Town SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Aldershot Town Brighton & Hove Albion v Millwall Colchester United v Brentford Crawley Town v Leyton Orient Northampton Town v Peterborough United Queens Park Rangers v Luton Town 10:45 Southend United v Gillingham Wycombe Wanderers v Stevenage SATURDAY, 20 AUGUST, 2011 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Bury Carlisle United v Preston North End Morecambe v Oldham Athletic Rochdale v Blackpool Tranmere Rovers v Port Vale Walsall v Shrewsbury Town Wigan Athletic v Stockport County Wrexham v Macclesfield Town NORTH EAST Burton Albion v Chesterfield Grimsby Town v Bradford City Hull City v Hartlepool United 12:00 Notts County v Rotherham United Scunthorpe United v Darlington York City v Lincoln City SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Torquay United Bristol Rovers v Hereford United 10:30 Oxford United v Exeter City Swansea City v Cheltenham Town Yeovil Town v Swindon Town SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Crawley Town Brentford v Queens Park Rangers Dagenham & Redbridge v Brighton & Hove Albion 10:30 Gillingham v Aldershot Town Leyton Orient v Southend United 10:30 Luton Town v Barnet Peterborough United v Wycombe Wanderers Stevenage v Colchester United WEDNESDAY, 24 AUGUST, 2011 SOUTH WEST Plymouth Argyle v Yeovil Town 14:00 SATURDAY, 27 AUGUST, 2011 NORTH WEST Burnley v Blackpool Bury v Rochdale Carlisle United v Morecambe Oldham Athletic v Preston North End NORTH EAST Bradford City v York City Burton Albion v Rotherham United Chesterfield v Doncaster Rovers Darlington v Notts County Hartlepool United v Scunthorpe United Lincoln City v Hull City SOUTH WEST Cheltenham Town v Torquay United Exeter City v Swindon Town Oxford United v Bristol Rovers Swansea City v AFC Bournemouth 12:00 SOUTH EAST Brighton & Hove Albion v AFC Wimbledon Colchester United v Queens Park Rangers Dagenham & Redbridge v Leyton Orient 10:30 Gillingham v Millwall Northampton Town v Barnet Peterborough United v Stevenage Southend United v Aldershot Town Wycombe Wanderers v Luton Town All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11:00am unless otherwise stated. 84

87 SATURDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Blackpool Bury v Oldham Athletic Macclesfield Town v Stockport County Morecambe v Rochdale Port Vale v Shrewsbury Town Preston North End v Burnley 10:30 Wigan Athletic v Walsall Wrexham v Tranmere Rovers NORTH EAST Burton Albion v Bradford City Doncaster Rovers v Rotherham United Grimsby Town v Chesterfield Notts County v Hartlepool United Scunthorpe United v Lincoln City York City v Darlington SOUTH WEST Bristol Rovers v Exeter City 10:30 Hereford United v Plymouth Argyle Swindon Town v Cheltenham Town Torquay United v Swansea City Yeovil Town v Oxford United SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Gillingham Barnet v Colchester United Crawley Town v Aldershot Town Leyton Orient v Brighton & Hove Albion 10:30 Luton Town v Northampton Town Millwall v Dagenham & Redbridge Queens Park Rangers v Wycombe Wanderers 10:45 Stevenage v Brentford SATURDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Preston North End v Blackpool 10:30 Tranmere Rovers v Carlisle United Walsall v Macclesfield Town NORTH EAST Darlington v Chesterfield 12:00 SOUTH EAST Brentford v Luton Town Colchester United v Northampton Town Dagenham & Redbridge v Crawley Town 10:30 Gillingham v Leyton Orient Millwall v AFC Wimbledon Queens Park Rangers v Peterborough United 10:45 Southend United v Brighton & Hove Albion Wycombe Wanderers v Barnet SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Bury v Burnley Carlisle United v Blackpool Morecambe v Accrington Stanley Rochdale v Oldham Athletic Shrewsbury Town v Macclesfield Town Stockport County v Port Vale Tranmere Rovers v Wigan Athletic Walsall v Wrexham NORTH EAST Bradford City v Lincoln City Darlington v Hartlepool United Doncaster Rovers v Hull City Grimsby Town v Burton Albion Notts County v York City Scunthorpe United v Rotherham United SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER, 2011 SOUTH WEST Cheltenham Town v Hereford United Exeter City v Torquay United Oxford United v AFC Bournemouth Plymouth Argyle v Bristol Rovers Swansea City v Swindon Town SOUTH EAST Aldershot Town v Brighton & Hove Albion Barnet v Brentford Crawley Town v Gillingham Leyton Orient v Millwall Luton Town v Stevenage Northampton Town v Wycombe Wanderers Peterborough United v Colchester United Southend United v Dagenham & Redbridge SATURDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Carlisle United Blackpool v Morecambe Bury v Preston North End Macclesfield Town v Rochdale Oldham Athletic v Burnley SOUTH EAST Brentford v Wycombe Wanderers Crawley Town v Southend United Dagenham & Redbridge v Gillingham 10:30 Leyton Orient v AFC Wimbledon Luton Town v Peterborough United Millwall v Aldershot Town Queens Park Rangers v Barnet 10:45 Stevenage v Northampton Town SATURDAY, 1 OCTOBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Carlisle United v Bury Macclesfield Town v Port Vale Oldham Athletic v Blackpool Preston North End v Accrington Stanley 10:30 Rochdale v Burnley Shrewsbury Town v Tranmere Rovers Walsall v Stockport County Wigan Athletic v Wrexham NORTH EAST Burton Albion v Doncaster Rovers Chesterfield v Rotherham United Hartlepool United v Bradford City Hull City v Grimsby Town Lincoln City v Darlington 12:00 Scunthorpe United v Notts County SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Plymouth Argyle Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town 10:30 Hereford United v Exeter City Swindon Town v Oxford United Yeovil Town v Swansea City SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Dagenham & Redbridge Aldershot Town v Leyton Orient Barnet v Stevenage Brighton & Hove Albion v Crawley Town Northampton Town v Queens Park Rangers Peterborough United v Brentford Southend United v Millwall Wycombe Wanderers v Colchester United All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11:00am unless otherwise stated. 85

88 SATURDAY, 8 OCTOBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Oldham Athletic Carlisle United v Burnley Macclesfield Town v Wigan Athletic Morecambe v Bury NORTH EAST Bradford City v Chesterfield Darlington v Burton Albion 12:00 Doncaster Rovers v Scunthorpe United Grimsby Town v York City Notts County v Hull City Rotherham United v Lincoln City SATURDAY, 15 OCTOBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Blackpool v Accrington Stanley Burnley v Preston North End Oldham Athletic v Bury Rochdale v Morecambe Stockport County v Shrewsbury Town Tranmere Rovers v Walsall Wrexham v Port Vale NORTH EAST Burton Albion v Notts County Chesterfield v Darlington 12:00 Hartlepool United v Rotherham United Hull City v Bradford City Scunthorpe United v Grimsby Town York City v Doncaster Rovers SATURDAY, 22 OCTOBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Blackpool v Burnley Morecambe v Carlisle United Preston North End v Oldham Athletic 10:30 Rochdale v Bury NORTH EAST Darlington v Bradford City Grimsby Town v Hartlepool United 12:00 Hull City v Burton Albion 11:30 Lincoln City v Chesterfield Notts County v Doncaster Rovers York City v Scunthorpe United SATURDAY, 29 OCTOBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Burnley v Oldham Athletic Carlisle United v Accrington Stanley Morecambe v Blackpool Preston North End v Bury 10:30 Shrewsbury Town v Port Vale Stockport County v Macclesfield Town Tranmere Rovers v Wrexham Walsall v Wigan Athletic NORTH EAST Bradford City v Rotherham United Burton Albion v Scunthorpe United Chesterfield v Notts County Doncaster Rovers v Grimsby Town Hartlepool United v Lincoln City 12:00 York City v Hull City SATURDAY, 12 NOVEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Morecambe Blackpool v Carlisle United Burnley v Bury Macclesfield Town v Shrewsbury Town Oldham Athletic v Rochdale Port Vale v Stockport County Wigan Athletic v Tranmere Rovers Wrexham v Walsall NORTH EAST Bradford City v Doncaster Rovers Darlington v Hull City Hartlepool United v Burton Albion 12:00 Lincoln City v Grimsby Town Scunthorpe United v Chesterfield York City v Rotherham United SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Brighton & Hove Albion Aldershot Town v Southend United Barnet v Northampton Town Leyton Orient v Dagenham & Redbridge Luton Town v Wycombe Wanderers Millwall v Gillingham Queens Park Rangers v Colchester United 10:45 Stevenage v Peterborough United SATURDAY, 19 NOVEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Burnley v Carlisle United Bury v Morecambe Oldham Athletic v Accrington Stanley Port Vale v Macclesfield Town Preston North End v Rochdale 10:30 Stockport County v Walsall Tranmere Rovers v Shrewsbury Town Wrexham v Wigan Athletic NORTH EAST Burton Albion v York City 12:00 Chesterfield v Hartlepool United 12:00 Doncaster Rovers v Lincoln City Grimsby Town v Notts County Hull City v Scunthorpe United Rotherham United v Darlington SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Town v Yeovil Town Plymouth Argyle v Oxford United Swansea City v Hereford United Torquay United v Swindon Town SOUTH EAST Aldershot Town v Crawley Town Brentford v Stevenage Brighton & Hove Albion v Leyton Orient Colchester United v Barnet Dagenham & Redbridge v Millwall 10:30 Gillingham v AFC Wimbledon Northampton Town v Luton Town Wycombe Wanderers v Queens Park Rangers SATURDAY, 26 NOVEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Morecambe v Plymouth Argyle v SOUTH WEST SOUTH EAST Preston North End Torquay United Crawley Town v Dagenham & Redbridge Stevenage v Queens Park Rangers All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11:00am unless otherwise stated. 86

89 SATURDAY, 10 DECEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Preston North End Blackpool v Oldham Athletic Burnley v Rochdale Bury v Carlisle United Port Vale v Wrexham Shrewsbury Town v Stockport County Walsall v Tranmere Rovers Wigan Athletic v Macclesfield Town NORTH EAST Bradford City v Hartlepool United Darlington v Lincoln City 12:00 Doncaster Rovers v Burton Albion Grimsby Town v Hull City Notts County v Scunthorpe United Rotherham United v Chesterfield SOUTH WEST Bristol Rovers v Swansea City 10:30 Exeter City v Cheltenham Town Hereford United v Torquay United Swindon Town v Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town v AFC Bournemouth SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Millwall Barnet v Wycombe Wanderers Brighton & Hove Albion v Southend United Leyton Orient v Gillingham Luton Town v Brentford Northampton Town v Colchester United Peterborough United v Queens Park Rangers SATURDAY, 17 DECEMBER, 2011 NORTH WEST Burnley v Morecambe Carlisle United v Oldham Athletic 12:00 Macclesfield Town v Walsall Port Vale v Wigan Athletic Shrewsbury Town v Wrexham Stockport County v Tranmere Rovers Rochdale v Accrington Stanley NORTH EAST Burton Albion v Grimsby Town Hartlepool United v Darlington Hull City v Doncaster Rovers Lincoln City v Bradford City Rotherham United v Scunthorpe United York City v Notts County SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Cheltenham Town Hereford United v Oxford United Swansea City v Plymouth Argyle Torquay United v Bristol Rovers Yeovil Town v Exeter City SOUTH EAST Brentford v Barnet Brighton & Hove Albion v Aldershot Town Colchester United v Peterborough United Dagenham & Redbridge v Southend United Gillingham v Crawley Town Millwall v Leyton Orient Stevenage v Luton Town Wycombe Wanderers v Northampton Town SATURDAY, 7 JANUARY, 2012 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Burnley Blackpool v Bury Rochdale v Carlisle United Tranmere Rovers v Macclesfield Town Walsall v Port Vale Wigan Athletic v Shrewsbury Town Wrexham v Stockport County NORTH EAST Bradford City v Hull City Doncaster Rovers v York City Grimsby Town v Scunthorpe United Notts County v Burton Albion Rotherham United v Hartlepool United SOUTH WEST Bristol Rovers v Yeovil Town 10:30 Exeter City v AFC Bournemouth Oxford United v Swansea City Swindon Town v Hereford United SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Leyton Orient Aldershot Town v Millwall Barnet v Queens Park Rangers Gillingham v Dagenham & Redbridge Northampton Town v Stevenage Peterborough United v Luton Town Southend United v Crawley Town Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford SATURDAY, 14 JANUARY, 2012 NORTH WEST Blackpool v Rochdale Bury v Accrington Stanley Oldham Athletic v Morecambe Port Vale v Tranmere Rovers Preston North End v Carlisle United Shrewsbury Town v Walsall Stockport County v Wigan Athletic NORTH EAST NCE Burton Albion v Darlington 12:00 Chesterfield v Bradford City Hull City v Notts County Lincoln City v Rotherham United Scunthorpe United v Doncaster Rovers York City v Grimsby Town SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Swansea City 11:30 Bristol Rovers v Oxford United 10:30 Swindon Town v Exeter City Torquay United v Cheltenham Town Yeovil Town v Plymouth Argyle SOUTH EAST Brentford v Peterborough United Colchester United v Wycombe Wanderers Crawley Town v Brighton & Hove Albion Dagenham & Redbridge v AFC Wimbledon Leyton Orient v Aldershot Town Millwall v Southend United Queens Park Rangers v Northampton Town 10:45 All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11:00am unless otherwise stated. 87

90 SATURDAY, 28 JANUARY, 2012 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Wigan Athletic Blackpool v Wrexham Bury v Macclesfield Town Carlisle United v Port Vale Morecambe v Shrewsbury Town Oldham Athletic v Stockport County Preston North End v Tranmere Rovers 10:30 Rochdale v Walsall NORTH EAST Grimsby Town v Doncaster Rovers Hull City v York City Lincoln City v Hartlepool United 12:00 Notts County v Chesterfield Rotherham United v Bradford City Scunthorpe United v Burton Albion SOUTH WEST Cheltenham Town v Swindon Town Exeter City v Bristol Rovers Oxford United v Yeovil Town Plymouth Argyle v Hereford United Swansea City v Torquay United SOUTH EAST Aldershot Town v Dagenham & Redbridge Barnet v Peterborough United Brighton & Hove Albion v Gillingham Colchester United v Luton Town Crawley Town v Millwall Northampton Town v Brentford Queens Park Rangers v Stevenage 10:45 Southend United v AFC Wimbledon SATURDAY, 4 FEBRUARY, 2012 NORTH WEST Macclesfield Town v Wrexham Rochdale v Preston North End 10:30 Tranmere Rovers v Oldham Athletic SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Oxford United Bristol Rovers v Plymouth Argyle 10:30 Hereford United v Cheltenham Town Swindon Town v Swansea City Torquay United v Exeter City SOUTH EAST Aldershot Town v AFC Wimbledon Brentford v Colchester United Gillingham v Southend United Leyton Orient v Crawley Town Luton Town v Queens Park Rangers Millwall v Brighton & Hove Albion Peterborough United v Northampton Town Stevenage v Wycombe Wanderers SATURDAY, 11 FEBRUARY, 2012 NORTH WEST Port Vale v Accrington Stanley Shrewsbury Town v Blackpool Stockport County v Burnley Tranmere Rovers v Bury Walsall v Carlisle United 12:30 Wigan Athletic v Morecambe Wrexham v Oldham Athletic SATURDAY, 11 FEBRUARY, 2012 NORTH EAST Bradford City v Darlington Burton Albion v Hull City Chesterfield v Lincoln City Doncaster Rovers v Notts County Hartlepool United v Grimsby Town 12:00 Scunthorpe United v York City SOUTH WEST Cheltenham Town v Bristol Rovers Exeter City v Hereford United Oxford United v Swindon Town Plymouth Argyle v AFC Bournemouth Swansea City v Yeovil Town SOUTH EAST Aldershot Town v Gillingham Barnet v Luton Town Brighton & Hove Albion v Dagenham & Redbridge Colchester United v Stevenage Crawley Town v AFC Wimbledon Queens Park Rangers v Brentford 10:45 Southend United v Leyton Orient Wycombe Wanderers v Peterborough United SATURDAY, 18 FEBRUARY, 2012 SOUTH EAST Barnet v Dagenham & Redbridge Brentford v Gillingham Colchester United v Leyton Orient Luton Town v Millwall Northampton Town v Southend United Peterborough United v AFC Wimbledon Queens Park Rangers v Aldershot Town 10:45 Stevenage v Brighton & Hove Albion Wycombe Wanderers v Crawley Town SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY, 2012 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Shrewsbury Town Blackpool v Stockport County Burnley v Tranmere Rovers Bury v Walsall (Ray Hall Lane) Carlisle United v Wigan Athletic Morecambe v Wrexham Preston North End v Macclesfield Town 10:30 Rochdale v Port Vale (Training Pitches, Vale Park) NORTH EAST Darlington v Rotherham United Hartlepool United v Chesterfield 12:00 Lincoln City v Doncaster Rovers Notts County v Grimsby Town Scunthorpe United v Hull City York City v Burton Albion 12:00 SOUTH WEST Bristol Rovers v AFC Bournemouth 10:30 Hereford United v Swansea City Oxford United v Plymouth Argyle Swindon Town v Torquay United Yeovil Town v Cheltenham Town SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY, 2012 SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Northampton Town Aldershot Town v Peterborough United Brighton & Hove Albion v Queens Park Rangers Crawley Town v Stevenage Dagenham & Redbridge v Wycombe Wanderers Gillingham v Barnet Leyton Orient v Brentford Millwall v Colchester United Southend United v Luton Town All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11:00am unless otherwise stated. 88

91 SATURDAY, 3 MARCH, 2012 NORTH WEST Macclesfield Town v Accrington Stanley Port Vale v Blackpool Shrewsbury Town v Burnley Stockport County v Bury Walsall v Morecambe Wigan Athletic v Oldham Athletic Wrexham v Preston North End NORTH EAST Burton Albion v Hartlepool United Chesterfield v Scunthorpe United Doncaster Rovers v Bradford City Grimsby Town v Lincoln City Hull City v Darlington Rotherham United v York City SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Yeovil Town Cheltenham Town v Exeter City Plymouth Argyle v Swindon Town Swansea City v Bristol Rovers Torquay United v Hereford United SOUTH EAST Barnet v Southend United Brentford v AFC Wimbledon Colchester United v Aldershot Town Luton Town v Brighton & Hove Albion Northampton Town v Crawley Town Peterborough United v Dagenham & Redbridge Queens Park Rangers v Gillingham 10:45 Stevenage v Leyton Orient Wycombe Wanderers v Millwall SATURDAY, 10 MARCH, 2012 NORTH WEST Blackpool v Macclesfield Town Burnley v Port Vale Bury v Shrewsbury Town Carlisle United v Stockport County Morecambe v Tranmere Rovers Oldham Athletic v Walsall Preston North End v Wigan Athletic 10:30 Rochdale v Wrexham NORTH EAST Bradford City v Notts County Chesterfield v Hull City Darlington v Doncaster Rovers Grimsby Town v Rotherham United Hartlepool United v York City Lincoln City v Burton Albion Plymouth Argyle v SOUTH WEST SOUTH EAST Swansea City AFC Wimbledon v Colchester United Aldershot Town v Luton Town Brighton & Hove Albion v Northampton Town Crawley Town v Peterborough United Dagenham & Redbridge v Queens Park Rangers 10:30 Gillingham v Stevenage Leyton Orient v Wycombe Wanderers Millwall v Barnet Southend United v Brentford SATURDAY, 17 MARCH, 2012 NORTH WEST Macclesfield Town v Oldham Athletic Port Vale v Preston North End Shrewsbury Town v Rochdale Stockport County v Accrington Stanley Tranmere Rovers v Blackpool Walsall v Burnley Wigan Athletic v Bury Wrexham v Carlisle United 12:00 NORTH EAST Doncaster Rovers v Hartlepool United Grimsby Town v Darlington Notts County v Lincoln City Rotherham United v Hull City Scunthorpe United v Bradford City York City v Chesterfield SOUTH WEST Bristol Rovers v Torquay United 10:30 Cheltenham Town v AFC Bournemouth Exeter City v Yeovil Town Oxford United v Hereford United SOUTH EAST Barnet v Leyton Orient Brentford v Millwall Colchester United v Southend United Luton Town v AFC Wimbledon Northampton Town v Aldershot Town Peterborough United v Brighton & Hove Albion Queens Park Rangers v Crawley Town 10:45 Stevenage v Dagenham & Redbridge Wycombe Wanderers v Gillingham SATURDAY, 24 MARCH, 2012 NORTH WEST Rochdale v SOUTH WEST Tranmere Rovers AFC Bournemouth v Exeter City Hereford United v Swindon Town Swansea City v Oxford United Torquay United v Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town v Bristol Rovers SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Wycombe Wanderers Aldershot Town v Barnet Brighton & Hove Albion v Brentford Crawley Town v Colchester United Dagenham & Redbridge v Luton Town 10:30 Gillingham v Northampton Town Leyton Orient v Peterborough United Millwall v Queens Park Rangers Southend United v Stevenage All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11:00am unless otherwise stated. 89

92 SATURDAY, 31 MARCH, 2012 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Walsall Blackpool v Wigan Athletic Burnley v Wrexham Carlisle United v Macclesfield Town Morecambe v Port Vale Oldham Athletic v Shrewsbury Town Preston North End v Stockport County NORTH EAST Bradford City v Grimsby Town Chesterfield v Burton Albion Darlington v Scunthorpe United Hartlepool United v Hull City 12:00 Lincoln City v York City 12:00 Rotherham United v Notts County SOUTH WEST Exeter City v Swansea City Hereford United v Yeovil Town Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town Swindon Town v AFC Bournemouth Torquay United v Oxford United SOUTH EAST Barnet v AFC Wimbledon Brentford v Aldershot Town Colchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion Luton Town v Crawley Town Northampton Town v Dagenham & Redbridge Peterborough United v Gillingham Queens Park Rangers v Leyton Orient 10:45 Stevenage v Millwall Wycombe Wanderers v Southend United SATURDAY, 7 APRIL, 2012 NORTH WEST Macclesfield Town v Burnley Rochdale v Stockport County Plymouth Argyle v SOUTH WEST Exeter City SOUTH EAST Stevenage v Barnet SATURDAY, 14 APRIL, 2012 NORTH WEST Port Vale v Bury Shrewsbury Town v Carlisle United Stockport County v Morecambe Walsall v Preston North End Wigan Athletic v Rochdale Wrexham v Accrington Stanley NORTH EAST Doncaster Rovers v Chesterfield Hull City v Lincoln City Notts County v Darlington Rotherham United v Burton Albion Scunthorpe United v Hartlepool United York City v Bradford City SOUTH WEST AFC Bournemouth v Hereford United 11:30 Bristol Rovers v Swindon Town 10:30 Oxford United v Cheltenham Town Yeovil Town v Torquay United SOUTH EAST AFC Wimbledon v Queens Park Rangers Aldershot Town v Stevenage Brighton & Hove Albion v Wycombe Wanderers Crawley Town v Barnet Dagenham & Redbridge v Brentford 10:30 Gillingham v Colchester United Leyton Orient v Luton Town Millwall v Northampton Town Southend United v Peterborough United SATURDAY, 21 APRIL, 2012 NORTH WEST Accrington Stanley v Tranmere Rovers Blackpool v Walsall Burnley v Wigan Athletic Bury v Wrexham Morecambe v Macclesfield Town Oldham Athletic v Port Vale Preston North End v Shrewsbury Town NORTH EAST Bradford City v Burton Albion Chesterfield v Grimsby Town Darlington v York City Hartlepool United v Notts County Lincoln City v Scunthorpe United Rotherham United v Doncaster Rovers SOUTH WEST Cheltenham Town v Swansea City Exeter City v Oxford United Hereford United v Bristol Rovers Swindon Town v Yeovil Town Torquay United v AFC Bournemouth SOUTH EAST Barnet v Brighton & Hove Albion Brentford v Crawley Town Colchester United v Dagenham & Redbridge Luton Town v Gillingham Northampton Town v Leyton Orient Peterborough United v Millwall Queens Park Rangers v Southend United 10:45 Stevenage v AFC Wimbledon Wycombe Wanderers v Aldershot Town Copyright and Database Right 2011 The Football League Limited. All rights reserved. All weekend fixtures Kick-off at 11:00am unless otherwise stated. 90

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94 YOUTH ALLIANCE CUP SOUTHERN SECTION GROUP 1 AFC Bournemouth Cheltenham Town Hereford United Oxford United Swindon Town GROUP 2 Bristol Rovers Exeter City Plymouth Argyle Swansea City Torquay United Yeovil Town GROUP 3 AFC Wimbledon Aldershot Town Brighton & Hove Albion Brentford Crawley Town Millwall GROUP 4 Barnet Luton Town Northampton Town Peterborough United Stevenage Wycombe Wanderers GROUP 5 Dagenham & Redbridge Colchester United Gillingham Leyton Orient Queens Park Rangers Southend United Please note - A total of 16 clubs will qualify for Round 2 due to take place on Saturday 3rd December The top 3 from each group plus one highest 4th placed club from groups 2-5 with the superior playing record will qualify for Round 2. SOUTHERN GROUP FIXTURES WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER, 2011 GROUP 2 Plymouth Argyle v Yeovil Town 14:00 SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER, 2011 GROUP 1 Cheltenham Town v AFC Bournemouth Oxford United v Hereford United Swindon Town Free GROUP 2 Exeter City v Bristol Rovers Swansea City v Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town v Torquay United GROUP 3 AFC Wimbledon v Millwall Brighton & Hove Albion v Aldershot Town Crawley Town v Brentford GROUP 4 Luton Town v Barnet Peterborough United v Northampton Town Wycombe Wanderers v Stevenage GROUP 5 Colchester United v Dagenham & Redbridge Leyton Orient v Gillingham Queens Park Rangers v Southend United 10:45 SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER, 2011 GROUP 1 Cheltenham Town v Swindon Town Hereford United v AFC Bournemouth Oxford United Free GROUP 2 Bristol Rovers v Plymouth Argyle 10:30 Exeter City v Torquay United Swansea City v Yeovil Town GROUP 3 AFC Wimbledon v Crawley Town Brentford v Aldershot Town Brighton & Hove Albion v Millwall GROUP 4 Luton Town v Stevenage Northampton Town v Barnet Wycombe Wanderers v Peterborough United GROUP 5 Colchester United v Queens Park Rangers Dagenham & Redbridge v Gillingham 10:30 Leyton Orient v Southend United 92

95 Southern Group Fixtures Continued SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER, 2011 GROUP 1 Hereford United v Cheltenham Town Swindon Town v Oxford United AFC Bournemouth Free GROUP 2 Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City Torquay United v Swansea City Yeovil Town v Bristol Rovers GROUP 3 Aldershot Town v AFC Wimbledon Brighton & Hove Albion v Brentford Millwall v Crawley Town GROUP 4 Barnet v Wycombe Wanderers Northampton Town v Luton Town Stevenage v Peterborough United GROUP 5 Gillingham v Colchester United Queens Park Rangers v Leyton Orient 10:45 Southend United v Dagenham & Redbridge SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER, 2011 GROUP 1 AFC Bournemouth v Swindon Town Oxford United v Cheltenham Town Hereford United Free GROUP 2 Bristol Rovers v Torquay United 10:30 Plymouth Argyle v Yeovil Town Swansea City v Exeter City GROUP 3 Aldershot Town v Millwall Brentford v AFC Wimbledon Crawley Town v Brighton & Hove Albion GROUP 4 Barnet v Stevenage Peterborough United v Luton Town Wycombe Wanderers v Northampton Town GROUP 5 Gillingham v Southend United Leyton Orient v Colchester United Queens Park Rangers v Dagenham & Redbridge 10:30 SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER, 2011 GROUP 1 AFC Bournemouth v Oxford United Swindon Town v Hereford United Cheltenham Town Free GROUP 2 Bristol Rovers v Swansea City 10:30 Torquay United v Plymouth Argyle Yeovil Town v Exeter City GROUP 3 AFC Wimbledon v Brighton & Hove Albion Millwall v Brentford Aldershot Town v Crawley Town GROUP 4 Luton Town v Wycombe Wanderers Peterborough United v Barnet Stevenage v Northampton Town GROUP 5 Dagenham & Redbridge v Leyton Orient 10:30 Gillingham v Queens Park Rangers Southend United v Colchester United YOUTH ALLIANCE CUP NORTHERN SECTION ROUND 1 Preston North End v Burnley 10:30 Bradford City v Carlisle United 12:00 Rotherham United v Accrington Stanley Macclesfield Town v Hull City Shrewsbury Town v Stockport County Chesterfield v Oldham Athletic Port Vale v Morecambe Rochdale v Grimsby Town Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers Wigan Athletic v Scunthorpe United Doncaster Rovers v Walsall 12:00 Darlington v Hartlepool United Lincoln City v York City 12:00 Notts County v Wrexham Bury & Burton Albion receive a bye through to Round 2 All ties will be played on Saturday 5th November 2011 with an 11.00am kick-off unless mutually agreed otherwise by both clubs. 93

96 DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRIBUTORY LEAGUE MATCH OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS FOR SEASON Referee administration for Contributory League football will,from season 2011/12, be completed online via the Match Official Administration System (MOAS). The system will enable clubs and leagues to view their appointed officials, receive match official reappointments for their games, access live contact information for the match officials appointed, and complete the club report on referee form after each game without the need to it to The FA. A user guide will be distributed to the main club secretary prior to the start of the season with instructions on how to use MOAS. 94

97 REGIONAL MANAGER'S CLUB LISTS NORTH WEST Harry Wilson T Blackpool (C) Bradford City (C) Burnley (C) Carlisle United (C) Hartlepool United (C) Hull City (C) Macclesfield Town (C) Morecambe Oldham Athletic (C) Preston North End (C) Rochdale (C) Stockport County (C) Tranmere Rovers (C) Wigan Athletic Wrexham MIDLANDS Phil Stant T Barnet (C) Burton Albion (C) Grimsby Town (C) Luton Town Northampton Town (C) Notts County (C) Peterborough United (C) Stevenage (C) Wycombe Wanderers (C) SOUTH EAST Dennis Rofe T AFC Bournemouth (C) AFC Wimbledon (C) Aldershot Town (C) Brighton & Hove Albion (C) Crawley Town (C) Dagenham & Redbrigde (C) Gillingham (C) Leyton Orient (C) Millwall (C) Queens Park Rangers Southend (C) NORTH AND EAST Adie Shaw T Bury (C) Chesterfield (C) Colchester United (C) Darlington (C) Doncaster Rovers (C) Lincoln City (C) Port Vale (C) Rotherham United (C) York City SOUTH WEST Bob Bloomer T Bristol Rovers (C) Cheltenham Town (C) Exeter City (C) Hereford United (C) Oxford United (C) Plymouth Argyle (C) Shrewsbury Town (C) Swansea City Swindon Town (C) Torquay United (C) Walsall (C) Yeovil Town (C) HEAD OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT David Wetherall T Accrington Stanley (C) Brentford (C) Scunthorpe United (C) KEY: (C) = Centres of Excellence 95

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