WCFC v Bristol Manor Farm Saturday 13 th April 2019 Evo-Stik League South Division One South Thanks to Andy Corner for the Photography Winchester City Football Club is a committee run members club and as such is an unincorporated association.
FROM THE BOARDROOM Good Afternoon All and welcome to the Simplyhealth City Ground for today s Evo-Stik League South Division One South fixture between Winchester City FC and Bristol Manor Farm FC. Welcome to all the players, coaching staff, officials and supporters that have made the journey across from the West Country, we hope you have an enjoyable day with us and have a safe journey home. WCFC go into this afternoon s game on the back of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over local rivals, AFC Totton. Rob Flooks put City ahead before Justin Bennett drew the visitors level. Jack Smith was then sent off for the away side but Jamie Barron scored a late winner for City, scoring a rebound after his initial penalty was saved by Shane Murphy. That victory has sent City back into the play-off positions with just four games remaining (including this afternoon). https://www.evostikleaguesouthern.co.uk/league-table/evostik%20league%20south%20division%20one%20south/2018/2019/p/ After today, we travel to Melksham Town at 3pm on Good Friday before we have another local derby, this time at home to Blackfield & Langley, at 3pm on Easter Monday. On the final game of the regulation season, City travel to Cinderford Town. There are still spaces available on the coach for both trips to Melksham and Cinderford click on the link to secure your space: http://wcfcfans.proboards.com/thread/4085/coach-melksham-19th-april http://wcfcfans.proboards.com/thread/4086/coach-cinderford-town-27th-april The players, committee and supporters have a thoroughly enjoyable evening with Pizza & Darts on Thursday evening thank-you to everyone that came along. Get behind the boys today and let s hope for another three vital points #youcitizens
DAVO S DIARY Good afternoon and a warm welcome to everyone for today s exciting league match against Bristol Manor Farm. I wish their players, management and supporters a pleasant afternoon and a safe trip home afterwards. Mark my words Bristol Manor Farm will be a tough test, they have an abundance of very talented players and are as good as anyone we have played against. We will need to be at our best to get the result that we want. Tuesday was a tough old game... never easy playing against local rivals, Totton are a good side and have a number of very good players, plus the added spice of it being a derby was always going to make it hard, not forgetting that our record against Totton in the last 2 years has been poor! I thought we played reasonably well, nowhere near to the levels that we can be, we played some nice football though and were the deserved winners in my view. We went ahead early through Flooksy and really should have built on that, instead we came in level after they equalised just before the break. 2nd half they had a little bit of a more even share of possession without creating anything, then the red card for an elbow on Oli Bailey, from that point on we were in control and scored through a fairly blatant penalty again on Oli, Baz pen was saved but slotted the rebound, we then had countless chances to finish the job but had to settle for a 2-1 in the end, that will do though!! A big win for us and another show of how our disciplinary record has played a big part. Player news, we had a number of availability issues on Tuesday due to work and traffic issues which wasn t ideal. Today we will have Graham Williams missing and Long-term absentees Brendan Norris, Griggy and George Short, other than that we will have a full squad to choose from. One positive thing regards the availability issues it meant we put 17 year old youth team captain Jack Francis into the squad, that is now 16 youth team players that have been involved in 1st team fixtures this season, we pride ourselves on our development of our young players, we also have a lot of youngsters out on loan at Wessex clubs, this aids their development and hopefully they come back ready to push for a place with us, they are in our plans and I get reports on them all of the time, we take care and pride in every player who is at the club, they are all representing me and WCFC whenever they play elsewhere and all have been exemplary and I am very pleased with them all. We are trying to do things right on and off the pitch. Just as with our discipline record on the pitch and from the dugout, we are 2nd in fair play league after winning it last year, we haven t had any cautions for dissent this year and again I m proud of that and long may that continue. So back to today, it s going to be another tough battle but one that we need to go into full of confidence having picked up 9 wins and 1 draw from our last 10 home games, lets give it a good go!! We need your support as always. Up the citizens! Davo
TODAY S VISITORS BRISTOL MANOR FARM CLUB HISTORY Bristol Manor Farm Football Club was formed for the 1960/'61 season before disbanding and reforming for the start of the 1962/'63 campaign. Our ground here at The Creek used to be the site of the Port of Bristol Authority Sports & Social Club. In 1965 when the authority moved to new premises, Manor Farm took it over, making it our permanent home. Having a base of our own enabled the club to apply successfully to join the Somerset Senior League where we made good progress through the divisions. In 1977 the club decided to step up to the Western League, joining the First Division for the start of the 1977/'78 season. The Club were crowned Division 1 Champions for 1982/'83 and since that promotion to the Premier Division of the Western League Bristol Manor Farm have played most of our football at that level. The last decade at the club has certainly been the most ambitious period of our history. An exciting run during the 2010/11 FA Cup competition saw us win a penalty shoot-out against Almondsbury Town and hold Basingstoke Town to a draw before being pipped by a single goal in the replay. 2011/'12 was the most successful season in the history of the club to that date. We won the GFA Challenge Trophy after beating Shortwood United 5-0 in a thrilling final and this was followed three days later with another cup triumph when we beat Willand Rovers in extra time to finally lift the Les Phillips Cup. We lost the GFA Trophy Final to Bristol Academy in 2012/'13 however and finished third from bottom of the Premier Division. After good service to the club, Manager John Black decided it was time to stand down. The start of the 2013/14 season saw the beginning of a new era at Bristol Manor Farm FC when current boss Lee Lashenko took over the Manager's job. Fresh from winning the title with Bishop's Sutton, Lashenko quickly made an impact with Manor Farm. An FA Cup run that saw us put nine goals past Oldland Abbotonians and then seven past Lymington Town quickly brought us to the attention of the national press. The tabloid photographers had a field day down at The Creek photographing the team with the FA Cup and a variety of 'farmyard' accessories and costumes it was a brilliant and fun day that everyone here will never forget! The First Round Qualifying Round tie against Corsham Town then ended in a 4 4 draw with Manor Farm winning the hard fought replay 1-0. We then also held Bridgwater Town to a 4-4 draw in the next round before narrowly going out 2-1 in the replay. The club continued to fight for top spot in the league and also applied for promotion to the Southern League. We finished the league season as Runners-up but were unsuccessful in our promotion bid when Larkhall Athletic were accepted ahead of us. It was the highest-placed finish in the club s league history, however, breaking club records for goals scored and fewest goals conceded. In 2014 2015 Bristol Manor Farm missed out on promotion to the Southern League by 3 points, allowing Slimbridge to go up instead. We did win the GFA County Challenge Trophy however with a 2 0 win over local club Shirehampton. During an epic 2015/2016 season an heroic run in the FA Vase took us to within sniffing distance of Wembley with a notable comeback win in the fifth round, overcoming Sunderland RCA 3-2 and a long return trip to the North-East for a Quarter Final showdown with Morpeth Town. On a heavy pitch The Portwaymen were unlucky to go out with Morpeth scoring a breakaway goal in the dying seconds after Farm had laid virtual siege to The Highwaymen's goal throughout the second half. Morpeth went on to beat Hereford FC 4-1 in the showpiece Wembley final. We finished third in the Western Premier League just missing out once again on promotion but won the GFA County Challenge Trophy for the second season in succession with a record 9-2 win over Lydney Town in the final. On a happy night at Ashton Gate our former Exeter City and Truro City striker Dean Stamp also won the Bristol Post 'Footballer of the Year' award for his astonishing tally of 59 goals in all competitions. The many highlights of Manor Farm's triumphant 2016/17 season will be forever woven into the fabric of the club's history as we finally secured that elusive promotion to the Southern League in emphatic style, amassing 102 points and scoring over 100 goals on the way to being crowned as Western League Champions. We also unluckily missed out on a second FA Vase Quarter Final in succession with another narrow 2-1 defeat in a fifth round tie in front of 1,500 partisan fans at Bromsgrove Sporting FC. An extraordinary unbeaten league run of 21 games between September and March (19 wins and 2 draws) went a long way to securing the coveted league title for Manor Farm however, which was eventually clinched with three games to spare following a 2-0 win at local rivals Hallen on Good Friday.
Subsequently our debut in the Southern League last season saw Manor Farm emerge as the 'third team in Bristol' - behind only 'The Robins' and 'The Gas' as the top-rated non-league team in the city. This was reflected once again on another glittering night at Ashton Gate when we won the Bristol Post 'Team of the Year' award and Lee Lashenko was also a popular winner in the 'Coach of the Year' category. The team hit the ground running with a dramatic opening day victory away at North Leigh, overcoming a 2-0 deficit inside the first twenty minutes with an emphatic 5-2 comeback win. We occupied a top six berth for all but the season's final fortnight until narrow defeats to promoted champions Taunton Town and second-placed Salisbury helped push us agonisingly out of the play-off picture on a dramatic final day of the regular season. Honours 1975-76 Somerset Senior League Runners-Up 1975-76 Somerset Senior League Cup Runners-Up 1976-77 Somerset Senior League Runners-Up 1977-78 Joined Western League Division One 1982-83 Western League Division One Champions 2011-12 Les Phillips Cup Winners 2013-14 Western League Premier Division Runners-Up 2014-15 Toolstation Cup Winners 2016-17 Western League Premier Division Champions (Promoted to the Southern League) 1988-89 GFA Challenge Trophy Runners-Up 1989-90 GFA Challenge Trophy Winners 2011-12 GFA Challenge Trophy Winners 2012-13 GFA Challenge Trophy Runners-Up 2014-15 GFA Challenge Trophy Winners 2015-16 GFA Challenge Trophy Winners
TODAY S VISITORS BRISTOL MANOR FARM PLAYER PROFILES Ben John, Goalkeeper This is Ben s first season at the farm after playing for Bitton last season in the Western League after many seasons at a higher level, Ben is a lively character and will add passion to his team mates in front of him. Stuart Tovey, Defender Stuart is a seasoned Southern League player who has also played at Paulton Rovers, Chippenham Town & Larkhall Athletic, joined the Farm last season, he has strength in depth as a defender and can play in midfield too. Aron Robbins, Defender Aron has already played in the Southern League for Clevedon Town before joining the Farm three seasons ago, he is a seasoned left back that likes to get forward and scores goals. Jamie Turner. Defender Jamie is our vice-captain this season. He has become a great defender and continues to develop, he still full of potential and very energetic; he reads the game well and won t make it easy for strikers. Jack Durrant. Midfield Jack is a workhorse in midfield and his vision and ability to pass a short or long ball is just amazing, he is also a great ball winner. Jack has played for Cheltenham Town in the past as well as other clubs above the Western league level. Steve Kingdon. Defender & Club Captain Steve turned professional with Bristol Rovers where he was for 2 seasons, he has also played at Clevedon Town, Taunton Town and was captain of promotion winning Tiverton Town. Steve is a very solid centre back with a great vision and understanding of the game. Jordan Metters. Attacking Midfielder Jordan is such a gifted and talented player, not only does he create chances for others but he scores a lot of goals himself whether being inside or outside the box. Has a tremendous vision and passing accuracy. Chaz Hemmings. Midfield Chas has played for Weston Super Mare and at Bath City was with Frome Town last season. Chas has serious ability and intelligence on the ball and likes to get forward. Owen Howe. Striker Owen signed for the Farm this season from Salisbury where he scored many goals, he is very strong and is very quick off the mark, and he has also played for Bideford and Tiverton Town. Ashley Kington, Midfield After leaving Bristol City, Ashley has played at Bath City and Weston Super Mare where he played last season, Ashley is a quality central midfielder that has every attribute that is needed to help the club and his team mates to progress to the next level. Jordan Rogers, Striker Joined the Farm in January 2019 from Frome Town, has also played for Tiverton Town and Taunton Town, Jordan is a prolific goal scorer and will strengthen the team. Lewis Bamford, Striker Lewis joined the club in October 18 from Cinderford Town, this young lad who was also at Newport County has serious pace and is very strong with the quality to create and scores goals. Jamie Bird, Striker Jamie joined the Farm after leaving Hereford FC in early November 18, this young lad has the quality and speed to deliver lots goals and create assists for others, he was also at Cardiff City and Weston Super Mare before Hereford. Lloyd Mills. Defender/Midfield - Big Lloyd can play either as centre back or in central midfield, either way he gives 100% to the cause, he has proved to be a big asset to the team over the past 3 seasons.
Jamie Adams. Defender/Midfield - Jamie joined the Farm in early December 2017 from Larkhall Athletic, he has also played for Cardiff University, Bridgwater Town and Clevedon Town so he has a massive amount of experience at this level. Harry Haughton, Midfield Harry signed for the Farm in March this year from Yeovil Town on work experience, we are sure he will add some quality to the squad and team. Martin Stowell, Defender This Martins second spell at the Farm after helping us to gain promotion from the Western League, he is always where he should be and gives the team some height advantage. Connolly Jarrett, Goalkeeper - Connolly has progressed from our youth team and has played in the Western League, he is also dual registered to play for Almondsbury UWE, this young lad has lots of potential for the future. Lee Lashenko. Manager also known as Laz, this is his 6th season at the Farm where he lead the team to 2 nd place, 4 th Place, 3 rd place and then as champions of the Western League before finishing just 2 points outside the playoffs last season after being in the top 4 most of the season in the Southern League. Chris Bailes. Coach this is Chris s forth season at the club, anyone that has survived his fitness training sessions particularly in pre-season will tell you that they hate him for the pain they suffer but they would also say that they have benefitted massively from the work. Terry Buffery. Coach Terry has been around football for years managing various teams; he is every goal keeper s night mare during training, Mike Mahoney, Goalkeeper Coach Mike played in goal for Newcastle United back in the 70s before finishing his career in the USA, he has spent a lot of time over the years in a coaching capacity and already made his mark with the squad. Steve Carter. Physio This is Steve s third season at the Farm; he started his role with Yeovil Town youth and then moved onto Bath City, he also spent 10 years as the Physio at Yate Town.
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MALCOLM S MUSINGS We welcome Bristol Manor Farm to Winchester for this afternoon s game. To date we have played them three times and have lost on each occasion.. Earlier in the season they beat us 3-1 scoring two early goals through Lewis Bamford and Jamie Bird with both goals being created by Jordan Metters. A good team goal enabled Bamford to score his second, with Oli Bailey who came on as a second half substitute scoring a consolation goal for Winchester. In last season s corresponding match Oli Bailey gave Winchester the lead in the second half, but Bristol Manor Farm bought on three attacking substitutes to try and get back in the game and the move paid dividends with goals in the last 10 minutes from Dean Stamp and Aron Robbins giving them victory. The game at Bristol saw a weakened Winchester team take the lead through Dan Williamson, but two goals from Ryan Mills and one apiece from Troy Simpson and Jay Adams gave Bristol Manor Farm a 4-1 win. Bristol Manor Farm last season just missed a playoff place, but this season are currently in the lower half of the table, but in the F A Cup achieved a splendid 5-2 victory against Basingstoke and a 2-2 draw with Slough. In the league they have beaten both Moneyfields and Blackfield and Langley. I first heard of Bristol Manor Farm when they were a Western League club and they joined Division 1 of this league in 1977/78 which was the second season in which the league operated with two divisions. After six seasons in which they never finished in the lower half of the table they were promoted to the Premier Division. Last season they were Premier Division champions having finished in the top four in each of the three previous three seasons. They have also made an impact in the F A Vase in the last two seasons reaching the quarter finals in 2015/16 where they were beaten by eventual winners Morpeth Town and the 5th round last season. Prior to last season I had no previous first-hand experience of Bristol Manor Farm football club, but note that in the 1984/85 FA Vase they played Eastleigh three times before winning the second replay. In the era when second replays were permitted rather than have a penalty shoot-out after a first replay it was a lot more common for teams to play each other three times in a week. After last season s corresponding game a race night was held at the club and it was also physio Jo Brocksom s birthday and the same day as our school reunion and a horse I named after our former headmaster won one of the races and our late life president Terry Bone mentioned my reaction to this in report of the event. At the game itself it was nice to meet their Press Officer Kevin O Donohoe who has links with Basingstoke. Bristol Manor Farm were only formed in 1961 and began life in the Somerset Senior League and quickly progressed through the divisions of this league prior to joining the Western League. They play at The Creek former home of Port of Bristol Authority Sports and Social club. Amongst their former players are Alan Crawford and Dave Mehew both of whom played over 240 games in the football league, and in Alan s case over 400. This will be our last Saturday home match of the season. Even if we reach the playoffs it is unlikely we will be playing a home match on Saturday. On Easter Monday we complete our home programme when Blackfield and Langley are our visitors. Thanks to Phil Watkins for sponsoring the Fleet match and congratulations to our under 16 team who have reached their second cup final of the season.
MATCH REPORT BY MALCOLM CLARKE WCFC 2-1 AFC TOTTON Winchester won a keenly contested local derby with AFC Totton 2-1 and it moves them back into 5th place, two points ahead of Cinderford whom we they play on the final day of the season. However the result virtually ends the playoff chances of both AFC Totton and Melksham, the latter whom Winchester visit on Good Friday. For me it was the first time I had seen Winchester beat AFC Totton having witnessed the last two corresponding matches which have produced one AFC Totton victory and one draw. The match was given an added spice by the fact that many of the players had represented both clubs, but one of these Winchester's Liam Gilbert was on a course and could not play. Rob Carr also had work issues which meant that he could only be named as a substitute and Tyrell Mitford and IK Hill coming into the starting line-up for these two players were the only two changes from Saturday's game at Yate. Amongst the Winchester substitutes was youngster Jack Francis as a crowd of 236 saw the game which included a few neutrals and some Eastleigh personnel who were unable to make their trip to Leyton Orient. Early on I K Hill forced a save from the away goalkeeper while blocks were made at both ends in a competitive start to the match. Another good run from IK Hill led to a corner which resulted in former AFC Totton player Rob Flooks getting on the end of Jamie Barron's flag kick to open the scoring in the 4th minute. Winchester were boosted by that goal and I K Hill forced a save from Shane Murphy they had a couple of near misses with the pace of Oli Bailey up front always a threat to the visitors defence, although AFC Totton came into the game with Ryan Pryce saving from Stuart Green, Craig Feeney and Alex Haynes. Winchester though again regained the ascendancy with IK Hill forcing another save from Shane Murphy and Tyrell Mitford also coming close. The visitors however finished the half strongly with only a last ditch clearance keeping them out and shortly before half time an effort from Feeney was deflected into the path of Justin Bennett and the prolific marksman made no mistake. The early part of the second half saw few chances although Simba Mlambo came close for Winchester and Callum Chugg made an important block. Early in the game's second period Rob Carr came on for Tyrell Mitford. However an important moment in the game occurred when AFC Totton's Jack Smith received a straight red card for a challenge on Oli Bailey. Having known Jack as a youngster at Eastleigh when he was an articulate co-commentator with Ian Wilding on Radio Solent it did seem a bit out of character, but the offence e was adjudged to be the use of an elbow. After that AFC Totton had to readjust and were as a result less of an attacking threat, although they were keeping Winchester at bay. However a penalty was awarded for a foul by Dave Allen on Oli Bailey and although Murphy saved Jamie Barron's initial effort the Winchester captain followed up to score. After this goal Winchester did not look like relinquishing this lead and Ron Carr had an effort saved and fellow substitute Jake Rawkins who had come on for I K Hill shot over following a good run from Simba Mlambo, but importantly the score remained unchanged and for the first time as manager of Winchester Craig Davis recorded a win against his former club.
RESULTS DATE FIXTURE COMPETITION ATTENDANCE Sat 18/08/18 Mangotsfield United 1-2 WCFC (Bailey, Mitford) League 150 Tue 21/08/18 WCFC 3-2 Thatcham Town (Rusher, Cook, Mitford) League 220 Sat 25/08/18 WCFC 1-0 Bournemouth (Mitford) FA Cup 109 Mon 27/08/18 Moneyfields 0-2 WCFC (Barron, Bailey) League 102 Sat 01/09/18 WCFC 2-2 Melksham Town (Cook, Mlambo) League 160 Tue 04/09/18 WCFC 1-1 Gosport Borough (Roberts) League Cup 106 Sat 08/09/18 Frome Town 1-1 WCFC (Mitford) FA Cup 165 Tue 11/09/18 WCFC 2-1 Frome Town (AET) (Mitford, Cocklin) FA Cup 151 Sat 15/09/18 WCFC 2-3 Paulton Rovers (Mitford, Own Goal) League 152 Sat 22/09/18 Merthyr Town 1-4 WCFC (Barron, Mitford 3) FA Cup 291 Sat 29/09/18 Slimbridge 2-2 WCFC (Barron, Mitford) FA Trophy 85 Tue 02/10/18 WCFC 3-3 Slimbridge (AET) (Mitford 2 (1pen), Barron) FA Trophy 93 Sat 06/10/18 WCFC 3-0 Cirencester Town (Carr, Mlambo, Hayward FA Cup 302 (pen) Tue 09/10/18 WCFC 0-0 Hartley Wintney Hampshire Senior Cup 102 Tue 16/10/18 Cirencester Town 3-2 WCFC (Bailey, Barron) League 108 Sat 20/10/18 Torquay United 4-1 WCFC (Hayward (pen)) FA Cup 2,202 Tue 23/10/18 AFC Totton 1-1 WCFC (Bailey) League 362 Thur 25/10/18 WCFC 3-3 Folland Sports (Rusher, Krygier, Croucher) Soton Senior Cup 32 Sat 27/10/18 WCFC 1-1 Highworth Town (Bailey) League 123 Sat 03/11/18 Barnstaple Town 3-2 WCFC (Bailey, Mitford) League 138 Tue 13/11/18 WCFC 1-2 Evesham United (Carr) League 136 Sat 17/11/18 WCFC 0-1 Yate Town League 190 Thur 22/11/18 WCFC 2-2 Montefiore Halls (Davis, Mlambo) Soton Senior Cup 39 Sat 24/11/18 Slimbridge 1-3 WCFC (Griggs, Barron, Bailey) League 75 Tue 27/11/18 Fleet Town 1-2 WCFC (Rawkins, Mitford) League 101 Sat 01/12/18 WCFC 1-0 Larkhall Athletic (Hill) League 120 Sat 08/12/18 Street 0-2 WCFC (Rawkins, Cunningham) League 120 Sat 15/12/18 WCFC 2-2 Bideford (Mitford, Harfield) League 115 Sat 22/12/18 Bristol Manor Farm 3-1 WCFC (Bailey) League 151 Wed 26/12/18 WCFC 0-3 Moneyfields League 182 Sat 29/12/18 WCFC 4-0 Mangotsfield United (Mitford 3 (1pen), League 138 Gilbert) Tue 01/0/19 Blackfield & Langley 0-4 WCFC (Mitford 2 (1pen), League 149 Cunningham, Flooks) Sat 05/01/19 WCFC 2-2 Cinderford Town (Harfield 2) League 194 Sat 12/01/19 Thatcham Town 1-1 WCFC (Barron) League 218 Tue 15/01/19 WCFC 2-0 Bashley (Bailey 2) Soton Senior Cup 84 Sat 19/01/19 Paulton Rovers 0-1 WCFC (Mlambo) League 141 Sat 26/01/19 WCFC 3-2 Cirencester Town (Flooks, Mlambo, League 154 Mitford) Sat 16/02/19 Evesham United 0-2 WCFC (Barron, Mitford) League 227
RESULTS (CONTINUED) DATE FIXTURE COMPETITION ATTENDANCE Sat 23/02/19 WCFC 7-0 Barnstaple Town (Bailey, Mitford 2, Gilbert, League 162 Hayward, Mlambo, Barron (pen) Wed 27/02/19 Highworth Town 1-4 WCFC (Harfield 2, Cook, Bailey) League 134 Sat 02/03/19 Bideford AFC 1-0 WCFC League 210 Tue 05/03/19 WCFC 3-4 AFC Stoneham (Bailey 2, Mlambo) S.Senior Cup Sat 09/03/19 WCFC 5-0 Street (Bailey 3, Hill, Barron) League 141 Sat 16/03/19 WCFC 6-1 Slimbridge (Bailey, Mlambo 2, Barron (pen) League 142 Harfield, Hill) Sat 23/03/19 Larkhall Athletic 0-1 WCFC (Barron) League 141 Sat 30/03/19 WCFC 3-0 Fleet Town (Mitford, Cook, Barron) League 202 Sat 06/04/19 Yate Town 3-2 WCFC (Mlambo, Barron) League 316 Tue 09/04/19 WCFC 2-1 AFC Totton (Flooks, Barron) League 226
FIXTURES Sat 13/04/19 WCFC v Bristol Manor Farm (League) Fri 19/04/19 Melksham Town v WCFC (League) Mon 22/04/19 WCFC v Blackfield & Langley (League) Sat 27/04/19 Cinderford Town v WCFC (League) For the latest league tables in the Evo-Stik League South, please click here
WHO S WHO? BEHIND THE SCENES PRESIDENT JOHN MOODY RPSL CHAIRMAN ELLIOTT TRODD VICE PRESIDENT STEVE BRINE MP & COUNCILLOR IAN TAIT LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS TERRY PAINE MBE & TERRY BONE CLUB SECRETARY - MIKE CARTER TREASURER PAUL MURRAY MBE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WAYNE ELKINS, ROBERT CONWAY, SALLY STATHAM, STEVE (RONNIE) RAINBIRD, ELLIOTT TRODD, MATT RICHBELL, MIKE CARTER, JO BROCKSOM, ALLAN HIGGS, KEN RAISBECK, JOHN MOODY, MARGARET MOODY, JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON, DAVID MALONE, RYAN ANDRESS, MARTIN MOODY, LIAM DIFFORD, DARRELL GOWERS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR MATT RICHBELL CAR PARKING & STADIUM SALLY STATHAM STADIUM ANNOUNCER WAYNE ELKINS WEBSITE STEVE (RONNIE) RAINBIRD PROGRAMME EDITORS MATT RICHBELL & MIKE CARTER SOCIAL MEDIA MATT RICHBELL, MIKE CARTER & DARRELL GOWERS MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY WAYNE ELKINS GROUND MAINTENANCE MIKE CARTER & DAVE GREEN GROUNDSMAN RAY BULPIT CHIEF STEWARD STEVE RAINBIRD BAR MANAGER KEVIN WATKINS PLAYER SHIRTS SPONSORS ROB CONWAY SHOP MANAGER NIKKI PERCIVAL ASST. SHOP MANAGER ROD YOUNGMAN CLUB CATERING JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON, MARGARET MOODY & SALLY STATHAM CAR PARKING SALLY STATHAM, DAVE GREEN 50-50 DRAW JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON. TURNSTILE OPERATORS RICH PICKETT & ALLY BROWN ON THE PITCH FIRST-TEAM MANAGER CRAIG DAVIS ASSISTANT MANAGER SEAN BIRCHNALL SPORTS THERAPISTS JO BROCKSOM CHIEF SCOUT PETE MILLARD RESERVE TEAM MANAGER RYAN ANDRESS ASSISTANT RESERVE TEAM MANAGER DARREN NICHOLSON HEAD OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ELLIOTT TRODD
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EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION ONE SOUTH FIXTURES Saturday 13 th April 2019 League AFC Totton v Bideford Barnstaple Town v Cinderford Town Cirencester Town v Street Fleet Town v Melksham Town Larkhall Athletic v Highworth Town Paulton Rovers v Thatcham Town Slimbridge v Mangotsfield United WCFC v Bristol Manor Farm Yate Town v Blackfield & Langley Sunday 14 th April 2019 League Evesham United v Moneyfields Tuesday 16 th April 2019 Aldershot Senior Cup Semi-Final Knaphill v Fleet Town League Challenge Cup Final Stratford Town v Cinderford Town Friday 19 th April 2019 League Melksham Town v WCFC Saturday 20 th April 2019 League Bideford v Slimbridge Blackfield & Langley v Evesham United Bristol Manor Farm v Fleet Town Cinderford Town v Yate Town Highworth Town v Barnstaple Town Mangotsfield United v Paulton Rovers Moneyfields v Cirencester Town Street v AFC Totton Thatcham Town v Larkhall Athletic Monday 22 nd April 2019 League AFC Totton v Thatcham Town Barnstaple Town v Street Cirencester Town v Mangotsfield United
Fleet Town v Moneyfields Larkhall Athletic v Bristol Manor Farm Paulton Rovers v Bideford Slimbridge v Cinderford Town WCFC v Blackfield & Langley Yate Town v Melksham Town Saturday 27 th April 2019 League Bideford v Evesham United Blackfield & Langley v Barnstaple Town Bristol Manor Farm v Paulton Rovers Cinderford Town v WCFC Highworth Town v Fleet Town Mangotsfield United v AFC Totton Melksham Town v Cirencester Town Moneyfields v Larkhall Athletic Street v Yate Town Thatcham Town v Slimbridge
TOP GOALSCORERS EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION ONE SOUTH 1. Ben Whitehead (Cirencester Town) 31 2. Alan Griffin (Cirencester Town) 24 3. Lewis Powell (Larkhall Athletic) 22 4. Steve Hutchings (Moneyfields) 18 5. Lerone Plummer (Blackfield & Langley) 17 6. Tyrell Mitford (WCFC) 16 7. Kane Simpson (Evesham United) 16 8. Craig Feeney (AFC Totton) 16 9. Louis Britton (Mangotsfield United) 15 10. Owen Howe (Bristol Manor Farm) 14 WYVERN LEAGUE 1. Tyrrell Sampson (Poole Town) 22 2. Clayd Roach (Hamble Club) 18 3. Brandon Jewell (Salisbury) 13 4. Aidan Shepherd (Wimborne Town) 13 5. Jordi Bond (Sholing) 12 6. William Fletcher (Wimborne Town) 12 7. George Gregory (Moneyfields) 11 8. Daniel Hunt (Wimborne Town) 10 9. Oliver Lowes (Poole Town) 10 10. Thomas Moseley (Salisbury) 10 HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH LEAGUE 1. Freddie Bullard (Brockenhurst) 25 2. Toby Bailey (Brockenhurst) 24 3. Nick Riley (Team Solent) 24 4. Callum Esfandiari (Team Solent) 15 5. Brendan Cox (Moneyfields)13 6. Sam White (Brockenhurst) 13 7. Matt Wotton (AFC Totton) 13 8. Josh Carey (AFC Totton) 13 9. Ryan Puckett (Team Solent) 11 10. James Shorey (Brockenhurst) 10
WCFC U18s LEAGUE TABLE POS CLUB P W D L GD PTS 1 TEAM SOLENT 14 13 0 1 34 39 2 WCFC 12 11 0 1 21 33 3 MONEYFIELDS 12 8 0 4-3 24 4 BROCKENHURST 13 6 2 5 11 20 5 SHOLING 11 5 2 4 2 17 6 AFC TOTTON 14 4 3 7-5 15 7 AFC STONEHAM 11 3 1 7-11 10 8 CHRISTCHURCH 14 3 0 11-4 9 9 AFC PORTCHESTER 13 0 0 13-45 0 WCFC U18s FIXTURES 14/04/19 Sholing U18s v WCFC U18s League 25/04/19 WCFC U18s v Moneyfields U18s - League 28/04/19 Brockenhurst U18s v WCFC U18s League 05/05/19 WCFC U18s v Team Solent U18s - League
LEAGUE HONOURS Southern League: Play-Off Semi-Finalists (2016) Wessex Premier League: Winners (2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2011-12) Runners-Up (2004-2005, 2014-2015) Hampshire County League: Winners (1928-1929) Hampshire Premier League: Winners (2002-2003) Hampshire League Division 1: Winners (2001-2002) Runners-Up (1929-1930, 1949-1950 & 1970-1971) Hampshire League Division 2: Winners (1957-1958, 1973-1974 & 1991-1992) Hampshire League Division 3: Runners-Up (1967-1968 & 1979-1980) Hampshire League Division 3 East: Runners-Up (1949-1950 & 1951-1952) Hampshire League North Division: Winners (1904-1905 & 1928-1929) Runners-Up (1909-1910, 1911-1912 & 1919-1920) Hampshire League Championship Shield: Winners (1928-1929) Hampshire League Combination Division 2: Winners (2005-2006) South Hampshire League: Winners (1896-1897, 1897-1898 & 1898-1899) North Hants League: Winners (2002-2003)
CUP HONOURS FA Vase: Winners (2004) Hampshire Senior Cup: Winners (1935 & 2005) Finalists (1888 & 2016) Hampshire Tournament Cup: Winners (1888) Finalists (1889 & 1890) Hampshire Floodlit Cup: Winners (2005) Finalists (2003) Russell Cotes Cup: Winners (1955 & 1971) North Hants Senior Cup: Winners (1982, 1987, 2002 & 2015) North Hants League Cup: Winners (2003) Southampton Senior Cup: Winners (1950, 1952, 2001 & 2003) Finalists (1909) Basingstoke Senior Cup: Finalists (2002) Andover & District Open Cup: Winners (2002) Hampshire Intermediate Cup: Winners (1952, 1968, 1973 & 2002) Wessex League Cup: Winners (2004) Wyvern Challenge Shield: Finalists (2013) Hampshire League, League Cup: Winners (1994 & 2003) Hampshire League Combination Cup: Finalists (2002) Hampshire Chronicle Cup: Winners (2005) Southern Newspapers Invitation Cup: Winners (1971) Inter-League Challenge: Winners (2001 & 2002)
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PLAYER PROFILES RYAN PRYCE Ex-AFC Bournemouth Goalkeeper that also lists Salisbury City, Gosport Borough and Fleet Town amongst his former clubs. Pryce made five senior appearances for the Cherries, making his debut against Southend United. DANNY KING - Left sided defender, the clubs longest-serving player currently and a real fans favourite. A teacher by trade, he has played for Chelsea and Southampton in his youth. Danny reached his testimonial year last season and had his testimonial at the end of the 2017-18 campaign. JOSH HARFIELD 23-year-old defender who has played for Whitchurch United and most recently, Fleet Town, Harfield has returned to City last summer, a player with real potential for the future. JOE HAYWARD Defender who joined us last season having previously been with Eastleigh FC, unfortunately broke his leg recently but returned quickly and showed what great potential he has. Delighted he is with us again this year and look forward to seeing him in action. JOE COOK Returned to the club in the early part of this season having also been a Citizen last campaign. Versatile can play in either defence or midfield. JAMIE BARRON - Resigned from Gosport Borough Jamie has played for Salisbury, Andover, Sholing and Folland Sports. A winner of a Schools National Cup medal. Appointed Captain for another season and a really important player for us. OLI BAILEY 20-year-old striker who has joined the club last summer from Gosport Borough, has also previously played for Swindon Supermarine and started out as a youngster at Southampton FC. Pacey, enthusiastic forward with a bright future. Scored 21 goals last season and is looking to push on again this campaign. ROB CARR 24-year-old highly rated winger that has previously played for both Woking and also Fleet Town. Another regular goal scorer with 20 goals plus in his last 3 seasons for Fleet Town. Entering his second season with the Citizens. SIMBA MLAMBO Also signed from Davis former club, Fleet Town. Mlambo has spent the past few seasons in North Hampshire and was an Alton Town player before this. Can play wide or up front and a player with immense speed and power in the air. Another playing starting his second season with City. JOSH TOMBS - 17-year-old youth team goalkeeper who was promoted to the first team squad this year after an excellent season in the reserves last season. HARVEY CLARK - Another youth team player who made a first team debut last season, he is a defender who we have high hopes for. TYRELL MITFORD - Forward player signed from Team Solent, played for Gosport at step 3 last season, excited to have this player on board and has already settled in well after signing this summer. Mitford previously has football league experience with QPR. JAKE RAWKINS - Diminutive tricky winger who we signed from Bemerton in the Wessex league after scoring a lot of goals for them last season. He has played at this level previously for AFC Totton.
LIAM GILBERT - Combative ball playing midfield player in his first full season for the Citizens after signing halfway through last season, previously captain for AFC Totton. MATT ANDREWS - Forward player signed this summer from Fareham Town, has played at this level in the past for Petersfield Town. Currently dual-registered with Fleetlands in the Hampshire Premier League. BRAD GALE - Powerful midfielder who has signed after a brief spell last season, played for Verwood Town and Poole Town where he was highly regarded by their supporters. Currently dual-registered with Hamworthy United. CALLUM KITCHER - Delighted to sign Callum this season, he joined our reserves after the deadline day at end of last season, played a number of games for the reserve team and impressed, look forward to having him in the squad this season. Currently dual-registered with Hamble Club. BRETT CUNNINGHAM A young 17-year-old midfielder who joined the club from Farnborough earlier this season. A tricky winger with bags of pace. MATT BENHAM Returned to City this season from Thatcham Town. Creative forward-thinking player with an eye for goal. Currently dual-registered with Bitton AFC. GEORGE SHORT Returned to City this season from Bracknell Town and has also previously played for Slough Town. Returning from injury shortly. IK HILL A winger who has re-joined the club from Alresford Town. Hill left the club in the summer to join the Magpies but is now back and has scored once already since he returned. BRENDAN NORRIS Goalkeeper who has returned to the club at the beginning of 2019, signing from Evo-Stik League South Division One South rivals, Fleet Town. Brendan has played for City before and is now in his second spell at the club. GRAHAM WILLIAMS Geordie a defender that can either play in central defence or also at full-back. Williams, who hails from the North-East joined the club from Bemerton Heath Harlequins. DAVID JERRARD Has just signed for the club from Gosport Borough. Jerrard has also previously played for both Dorchester Town and Bashley. STAFF PROFILES CRAIG DAVIS Player-Manager who came to City from Fleet Town after relinquishing his position as Manager. Took over as Interim Manager until the end of the 2016-17 season before taking over the reins permanently. His playing career started off as a pro at Cardiff City before spells at Bashley, Salisbury, Gosport Borough and AFC Totton. Has won both the Southern League South and West and Premier as a player. JO BROCKSOM - Jo is in her 3rd season now at Winchester as Sports therapist, this is her 1st season taking a leading role though, has been integral in keeping our players on the pitch and delighted to have her with the club again this season. PETE MILLARD Scout Someone Craig Davis brought to the club this season and has previously worked for Bashley FC and Craig at Fleet Town, has a wealth of knowledge and provides important information to Craig throughout the season, really crucial member of the management team.
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