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Good afternoon and Cleethorpes and despite
welcome to the players going in front 3 times we had
officials and supporters from to settle for a point.
Ossett United for todays The players are working hard
Northern Premier East and I am sure we will get our
fixture. rewards sooner rather than
It is true that all clubs in the later.
league will be welcoming Believe it or not we actually
Ossett for the 1st ever time have a free midweek after
as they are a new todays game. It will give Rudy, Mark
amalgamated club from Ossett Town and the players time to prepare for our
and Albion. first ever game in the FA Trophy away
I am sure they will have taken the best at Soham Town Rangers.
from both those clubs and we will face There are still a few places left on the
a stern test this afternoon. bus if you would like to join us at £10 a
We have played twice since our last head and leaving at 10.30am
home game, a 3-2 defeat at Pontefract
where even though we went down to 9 Enjoy the game
men, should have had something from
the game.

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Directors
Hospitality Manager Nickname: The Bulls
Manager
Forest Town Arena
Vice Presidents Asst. Manager Clipstone Road West,
Goalkeeping Coach Forest Town, Mansfield,
ylor Physio Nottinghamshire. NG19 0EE
Club Captain
Match Secretary Club Entity: Limited Company
Programme Editor
Northern Premier League Members
Commercial Manager
Associate members of the FA
Kit Manager U19 Managers
Member of Nottinghamshire
Youth Section County FA
Chairman

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Good afternoon to all, and welcome to the Forest Town Arena “

for our Northern Premier League East Division clash with Ossett
United.

I would like to welcome all who have made the hour-long trip from
Ossett today, and I wish them a safe journey back after the game.

It has certainly been a tough few weeks for us over September.
Losing three league games on the trot with an FA Cup exit in
between is never an easy thing to get over, but we have been very
reassured by some great performances which unfortunately went
unrewarded on a few occasions.

At Pontefract last weekend, we could have won the game with one
less man on the pitch for almost the entire game, and if not for a
couple of defensive errors we would have taken all three points
from Cleethorpes instead of just one.

What is pleasing to myself and my staff is that we are always
competing well in every game we play in this division. If it wasn’t for
some silly mistakes at times, we could easily have seven or eight
more points on the board than we do right now.

We have fantastic group of players with great character, and we
believe that there is more to come from us yet.

There is no easy game in this division, but we know that we
cannot afford any more mistakes if we are to get a good result
today against Ossett, who sit fourth in the table and have the
league’s best defence so far. If we play how I know we can
play, I know that we can overcome our opponents.

Let’s hope for a fantastic game this afternoon, and a positive
result for AFC Mansfield.

Enjoy the game, thank you for your continued support and
have a safe journey home.

Rudy Funk

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MORPETH TOWN 8 7 0 1 21 5 21 16
MARSKE UNITED
BRIGHOUSE TOWN 11 5 4 2 20 13 19 7
LINCOLN UNITED 10 5 3 2 18 11 18 7
OSSETT UNITED 11 5 3 3 21 17 18 4
PONTEFRACT COLLS 10 4 5 1 17 10 17 7
GRESLEY
STAMFORD AFC 9 5 1 3 16 12 16 4
TADCASTER ALBION 11 5 1 5 15 22 16 -7
BELPER TOWN 10 4 2 4 19 15 14 4
FRICKLEY ATHLETIC 10 4 1 5 14 15 13 -1
LOUGHBOROUGH DYNAMO 10 3 4 3 19 22 13 -3
CARLTON TOWN
AFC MANSFIELD 9 4 0 5 9 15 12 -6
STOCKSBRIDGE PS 9 3 2 4 21 15 11 6
WISBECH TOWN 10 3 2 5 13 13 11 0
SHEFFIELD FC 9 3 2 4 17 20 11 -3
PICKERING TOWN 10 3 2 5 14 21 11 -7
SPALDING UNITED 9 2 4 3 11 14 10 -3
CLEETHORPES TOWN 8 3 1 4 21 27 10 -6
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SATURDAY 29 SEPT 2018—Evo-Stik League East Division—Att: 234

By Oliver Mooney

A “proud” Rudy Funk had no complaints
despite controversial refereeing decisions
overshadowing AFC Mansfield’s heated 3-
2 defeat to Pontefract Collieries, in which
the Bulls had two men sent off.

“I think we’ve been the better side from
minute one to minute 90,” Funk said.

“Although we went two-nil down, we “Both teams two or three years ago were
came back and we’ve been in the game. NCEL clubs, and to see them now
performing like that in the Evo-Stik League
“To be honest, I’ve seen everything right is a compliment to both clubs,” said Ward.
today. On today’s evidence, I can’t even
find any negativity – the only thing is that “You’ve got to give credit to everybody.
the score line doesn’t match our Sometimes we’re a bit harsh on the lads
performance. because we’ve both been brought up
wanting the best, but sometimes you’ve
got to take a step back and look where
we’ve come from.”

Bulls midfielder Pat Lindley “paid the

price” for a high challenge on Scott Brown

just three minutes into the tie, as referee

Lee Hible deemed the challenge worthy of

a straight red card.

“Proud, proper proud. You don’t hear me Pontefract took advantage of the extra
saying that many times after you lose a man and went ahead with 15 minutes on
game of football, but they stuck in there, the clock as Vaughan Redford glanced
they worked extremely hard.” home a header from close range, before

Assistant manager Mark Ward looked Eli Hey’s low driven effort doubled the

beyond the result and praised the game as lead.

a great advertisement for the two clubs Two goals in as many minutes
and the Evo-Stik League. dramatically changed the landscape of the

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game. Kieran Wells advanced on goal and PONTEFRACT COLLIERIES XI: Musselwhite,

slotted home past Ryan Musselwhite after Greenhough, Smythe, Brown (Jeffs 66’),

just three minutes of second-half football, Clarke ©, Picton, Cromack, Cotton, Hey

and just two minutes later debutant Charlie (Whitehouse 90’+3), Redford, Dugdale

Dawes hammered an exquisite volley into the (Williams 66’).

back of the net to draw level. Subs: Swain, Jeffs, Williams, Whitehouse, Hill.

The Bulls would have completed a remarkable AFC MANSFIELD XI: White, Marsden,
turnaround if not for an outstanding save by Yeomans, Ghaichem ©, Broadhead, Annable,
Musselwhite from Kieran Wells’ half-volley, Dawes (Guest 77’), Lindley, K. Wells, Dear, B.
but hearts were broken with ten to play when Wells (Karkach 42’).
Hey tapped home after a scramble in the AFC

box. Subs: Buxton, Karkach, Dudley, Guest, Burton.

The game ended on a sour note with Lynton MoM: Jack Broadhead
Karkach dismissed after an altercation, forcing
the Bulls to finish with nine on the pitch.

MATCH DETAILS

Final score: Pontefract Collieries 3-2 AFC
Mansfield

Pontefract Collieries scorers: Redford (15’),
Hey (39’, 80’).

AFC Mansfield scorers: K. Wells (49’), Dawes
(51’).

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It was a real shame to see the of Non-League football.

FA’s decision to remove Clubs like Whyteleafe usually rely on the

Whyteleafe from this season’s work of volunteers or part-time staff
FA Cup over what seems to whose responsibilities stretch across

have been an incredibly minor numerous different duties.

administrative mistake. It would be perfectly reasonable to
expect a Football League club, who
The Essex-based club were kicked out have a fully staffed administrative
of the competition just 24 hours before department, to abide by all regulations;
their second qualifying match against St however in Non-League the situation is
Albans after the FA ruled that an
completely different.
ineligible player had been played during
My worry is that if the FA is insistent on
an earlier round.
stringently enforcing every single rule
If their appeal is unsuccessful then it is without looking into the context of
believed that Whyteleafe will have to individual situations then the volunteers
return the £6000 they received for throughout Non-League football may
beating Corinthian Casuals in the decide against continuing their
previous round; while a potential points involvement with their local sides for fear
of making a potentially damaging
deduction could also be on the cards as
the ineligible player has also mistake.

represented Whyteleafe in a Bostik
Division One South game this season. It is absolutely essential that the FA
develop a level of common sense with
In some respects I see the argument regards to their regulations and realise
that rules are rules and if one is broken that a certain amount of leeway should
then a club should be punished, be given in certain situations.
however on occasions like this it is
By HUGO VARLEY
plainly clear that the FA have a
completely blinkered view of the realities

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Liam Marsden Cultured Right Back, ex Jack Broadhead Commanding centre half
pro at Mansfield Town, started his career at
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an excellent signing for It is a real coup for the club to
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comfortable on the ball.
Sponsored by Gets forward well and Sponsored by 5th season at the club for ‘Mr
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GROUP.CO.UK Mansfield Town and Sheff An attacking left back who
Wed. Made 3 appearances can also play in midfield.
at Peterborough Utd. His
Non-league clubs read like a Part of the furniture and
who’s who, Ilkeston, another player who instils
Harrogate Town, Frickley and confidence in the players
Scarborough Ath who he left around him.
to join The Bulls plus many
more. A ‘duracell’ stamina Ex professional with
Jimmy never stops running Mansfield Town and brings
although could improve his that professional attitude to
goal tally. His favourite every game he plays. A
saying is “Oh my God!”. great organizer and shot
stopper.
2nd spell for ‘Bucko’
having played most of the Jason kept 13 clean sheets in
2016/17 season at 42 appearances last season.
Rainworth MW. Jack of
all trades Phil has played No1 again this season and
in midfield, at full back exudes confidence to all
and even up front. Has a around him.
tremendous engine,
previously at Mansfield
Town and Arnold Town.
Currently holds the
record for club
appearances.

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2018 12 3 4 5 6 7

Date Opposition V Competition F-A

AUG FAC EP 6-0OG
LEAGUE 2-1
Sat 11 KIRBY MUXLOE A LEAGUE 1-1 CROSBY MARSDEN PUGH GHAICHEM ( C) STEERS ANNABLE WELLS B
FAC PR 1-0
Sat 18 PICKERING TOWN H LEAGUE 1-4 CROSBY MARSDEN DUDLEY LINDLEY STEERS ANNABLE WELLS B

Tues 21 SPALDING UNITED A LEAGUE 3-2 WHITE MARSDEN DUDLEY LINDLEY D'LARYEA ( C) ANNABLE WELLS B
Sat 25 RAINWORTH MW H FAC 1Q 2-1 CROSBY MARSDEN BURTON ANNABLE GHAICHEM
LEAGUE 2-1 WHITE MARSDEN DUDLEY D'LARYEA PEACE-MCDONALD ANNABLE
LEAGUE 1-2og WELLS B
Mon 27 LINCOLN UNITED H IntegroCup 1 3-1 LINDLEY D'LARYEA ( C)
SEPT FRICKLEY ATHLETIC A FAC 2Q 1-2
Sat 01 LEAGUE 2-3 WHITE MARSDEN DUDLEY LINDLEY ANNABLE D'LARYEA (C ) KARKACH
LEAGUE 2-3 WHITE MARSDEN ANNABLE BROADHEAD KARKACH
Sat 08 STOURPORT SWIFTS H WHITE MARSDEN DUDLEY D'LARYEA (C ) ANNABLE BROADHEAD KARKACH
Tues 11 GRESLEY FC H LEAGUE 3-3 WHITE MARSDEN BROADHEAD D'LARYEA (C ) KARKACH
LEAGUE CROSBY BUXTON BURTON D'LARYEA (C ) D'LARYEA ( C) KARKACH
FAT PR WHITE MARSDEN BROADHEAD ANNABLE KARKACH
Sat 15 STOCKSBRIDGE PARK STEELS A LEAGUE WHITE ANNABLE GHAICHEM BROADHEAD ANNABLE GHAICHEM
FAT 1Q MARSDEN BROADHEAD ANNABLE DAWES
Wed 19 WISBECH TOWN A Integro Cup 2 WHITE PEACE-MCDONALD LINDLEY
MARSDEN ANNABLE
Sat 22 KETTERING TOWN A LEAGUE DUDLEY D'LARYEA (C )
LEAGUE
Tue 25 BELPER TOWN H LEAGUE YEOMANS D'LARYEA (C )
LEAGUE
Sat 29 PONTEFRACT COLLS. A YEOMANS GHAICHEM ( C)
OCT LEAGUE
LEAGUE
Tues 02 CLEETHORPES TOWN A LEAGUE WHITE MARSDEN YEOMANS GHAICHEM ( C) BROADHEAD ANNABLE DEAR
LEAGUE
Sat 06 OSSETT UNITED H LEAGUE

Sat 13 SOHAM TOWN RANGERS A LEAGUE TODAYS MATCH SPONSOR
LEAGUE
Sat 20 BRIGHOUSE TOWN H LEAGUE
LEAGUE
Sat 27 LEAGUE
Wed 31 Integro Cup 3

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LEAGUE
Sat 03 TADCASTER ALBION A LEAGUE

Sat 10 LOUGHBOROUGH DYNAMO H LEAGUE
LEAGUE
Sat 17 SHEFFIELD FC A LEAGUE
Integro Cup 4
Sat 24 MARSKE UNITED H
DEC MORPETH TOWN A LEAGUE
Integro Cup F
Sat 01
LEAGUE
Sat 08 STAMFORD AFC A LEAGUE
Sat 15 SPALDING UNITED H LEAGUE
Sat 22 PICKERING TOWN A LEAGUE

Wed 26 CARLTON TOWN H
JAN 19 LINCOLN UNITED A
Tues 01

Sat 05 TADCASTER ALBION H
Sat 12 BRIGHOUSE TOWN A
Sat 19 SHEFFIELD FC H

Sat 26 LOUGHBOROUGH DYNAMO A
Wed 30

FEB

Sat 02 OSSETT UNITED A
Sat 16 CLEETHORPES TOWN H
Sat 23 A
BELPER TOWN

MAR PONTEFRACT COLLS. H 29 Market Place
Sat 02 MARSKE UNITED A Mansfield
Sat 16 Notts
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Sat 23 MORPETH TOWN H
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APR

Sat 06STOCKSBRIDGE PARK STEELS H

Wed 10

Sat 13 GRESLEY FC A

Sat 20 STAMFORD AFC H
Mon 22 CARLTON TOWN A
Sat 27 FRICKLEY ATHLETIC H

MAY
Wed 07
Mon 21

1st Sub

2nd Sub

3rd Sub

MoM

Goalscorers in RED OR WHITE (if MoM)

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89 10 11 12 14 15 16 17

LINDLEY GUEST KARKACH DEAR DUDLEY PEACE-MCDONALD BILSON WALL BURTON, WARD
GHAICHEM (C ) GUEST KARKACH DEAR
WELLS K KARKACH DEAR PUGH PEACE-MCDONALD D'LARYEA WALL BILSON
GHAICHEM GUEST WELLS B DEAR
WALL WELLS K KARKACH DEAR GUEST PEACE-MCDONALD WALL BILSON BURTON, WARD
WELLS K KARKACH LINDLEY
GHAICHEM WELLS K WELLS B DEAR CROSBY BURTON BILSON DUDLEY
DEAR WELLS B GHAICHEM WALL
GHAICHEM GUEST WELLS B PEACE-MCDONALD BILSON
BUXTON GUEST WELLS B DEAR
GUEST DEAR BROADHEAD BUXTON WALL PEACE-MCDONALD BURTON
GHAICHEM DEAR WELLS B GUEST
BUXTON WELLS K GHAICHEM WELLS B BUXTON LINDLEY WALL BURTON STEERS,CROSBY
NASH WELLS K WELLS B LINDLEY
LINDLEY GUEST WELLS B WELLS K PEACE-MCDONALD WALL STEERS CROSBY
LINDLEY WELLS K DEAR DEAR
LINDLEY DAWES STEERS PEACE-MCDONALD CROSBY WELLS K
WELLS K WELLS B KARKACH
LINDLEY GHAICHEM STEERS WARD WHITE
BUXTON
GUEST BUXTON PEACE-MCDONALD DANIELS

BUXTON DANIELS DUDLEY BURTON

KARKACH DUDLEY GUEST BURTON

GUEST KARKACH BUXTON DUDLEY BURTON

LINDLEY GUEST KARKACH DEAR DUDLEY PEACE-MCDONALD BILSON WALL BURTON, WARD
GHAICHEM (C ) GUEST KARKACH DEAR PUGH PEACE-MCDONALD D'LARYEA WALL BILSON

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AFC Mansfield were formed in 2012 the League Cup at Alfreton Town's ground but
with weary legs and still league games to play it
and have signed a 10 year deal to play at was a game too far for the club. After having
Forest Town Arena. two players sent off for 2nd bookable offences
The club joined the non-league pyramid in The AFC eventually conceded an injury time goal to
Central Midlands Football League. Clifton All Whites who lifted the cup after being
The club are a community club with the aim of runners-up last season, that as it turned out
giving something back to the community. The was an omen!
club’s nickname is ‘The Bulls’ and the original For the 2013-14 season the club entered the
management team were Micky Taylor, Doug FA Vase and were eventually knocked out in
Etches and Graeme Rodger. the 2nd Round by Step 5 side Huntingdon Town
AFC Mansfield competed on four fronts in the after a replay.
2012-13 season and came so close to winning The club further expanded by starting an U19
the lot in their first season. side and also taking on U7 boys, U10 boys,
Despite losing just 2 games all season and U11 boys, U15 boys and girls sides and an U16
amassing 176 goals for and just 20 against boys team for the 2013-14 season.
'The Bulls' had to settle for runners-up to The 2013-14 season bought more success,
Dronfield Town who put in an amazing league the 1st team were crowned CML North Division
run dropping just 5 points all season. Champions and completed the double with a
Better news came in the Notts Intermediate win over Thorne Colliery in The League
Cup where 'The Bulls' took the trophy with a 2- Challenge Cup. Once again the treble eluded
0 win at Eastwood Town's ground against them when they went down 2-1 to Bulwell FC in
Beeston AFC. This was AFC's first ever the Floodlit Cup Final.
silverware. Promotion was achieved when AFC Mansfield
were accepted into The ToolStation Northern
Counties East League for the 2014-15 season.
The club further extended its community based
teams and had 13 teams competing in the 2014
-15 season from U9’s to the 1st Team.
Having had Micky Taylor since formation the

This success was quickly followed up by a www.afcmansfield.net
superb win in The Floodlit Cup Final at Sutton
Town's ground against a physical and
competitive Newark Town. 'The Bulls' ran out 4
-1 winners on the night and added another
trophy to the cabinet.
'The Bulls' were hoping to make it a treble with

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club were forced to look for another manager 2016-17 season and the club finished 7th in its

10 games into the season when Micky stepped 1st season at step 5. Manager Rudy Funk was

down. Dean Short was appointed with given an extension to his contract for another 2

promotion still the ultimate goal. 10 points seasons in January 2017. He and assistant

were dropped in 7 games and Short’s stay Mark Ward had recruited well for the coming

was, well, short. The directors of the club season and the anticipation was high.

secured the services of Rudy Funk midway 2017-18 started with The Bulls winning The

through the season. A creditable 7th place Toolstation Charity Cup, 3-2 away against

finish in their first season in the NCEL was Street FC from the Toolstation Western

achieved. A last 16 place in the FA Vase and a League.

Semi-Final place in the League Cup made it a Another great run in The FA Cup with The Bulls

good season for The Bulls. reaching the 3rd Qualifying round again.

The 2015-16 season began with an 11 game

unbeaten run in the league, promotion was the

priority and as the season went on any cup

competition took a back seat. Always in the

top 4 throughout the season a poor January

saw The Bulls drop 11 points and allowed

Hemsworth MW the chance to pull away. With

an automatic spot still to play for AFC

Mansfield went on an 11 game unbeaten run to

finish as they had started and claim the

promotion they had been planning for since the

first game of the season. Narrowly beaten by Conference side Boston

United in front of a record home crowd of 613.

Major drama at the end of the season, the club

thought it had been edged out of promotion on

goal difference after Pontefract and Pickering

were given an extra week to finish their fixtures

due to the appalling weather throughout the

season.

Everybody was gearing up for another season

in the NCEL when a week later The Bulls were

Manager Rudy Funk further strengthened the offered a place at Step 4 after Andover Town

squad for the club’s first season at step 5 and decided to drop out of that level.

everybody at the club were looking forward to Again, Rudy and Mark have prepared well for

the challenge. the coming season, the clubs 1st at Step 4 and

The 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA cup and the everybody is looking forward to new grounds

last 32 of The FA Vase were achieved in the and making new friends.

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Ellis Wall Signed from Clipstone Nick Guest Finished top goal scorer for
FC. Ellis is an attacking Hemsworth MW two seasons
Sponsored byJordan Annable midfielder who can pick Sponsored by Cameron Dear ago. Previous clubs include
a pass and works Goole AFC, Frickley Athletic
ADIE MOSES Lynton Karkach tirelessly for the team. JOHN JENKINS Jon D’Laryea and Farsley Celtic.
Previously at Staveley
Sponsored by MW. Another player Sponsored by Has a turn of pace and is
who had spells of injury lethal in the box.
BARRY COLEMAN last season but came STEVE DEAR
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towards the end of the Sponsored by goals from 30 appearances.
CAIDEN NAYLOR season.
MIKE ABBS Ex Mansfield Town, Derby
Youngster plucked from County and Boston Utd
the U18 and U21’s Youth team player and
squads where he has previously at Retford Utd and
been superb. A right Clipstone. Cameron is a
back with speed style pacey midfield player and
and a maturity beyond scored on his debut in The
his years. Converted to ToolStation Charity Cup for
centre half and never The Bulls. Looks a really
looked back. Has exciting player and
already made 82 established himself as a 1st
appearances for the club team regular last season.
with 46 last season.
Made 1 appearance for Man City
Talking of young players, against Arsenal after coming
Lynton was signed from through their youth academy.
Gainsborough Trinity Played 162 times for Mansfield
where he came through Town. Spells at Northwich
the youth set up. Has Victoria and Eastwood Town
already endeared himself followed before 97 appearances
to all at the club with his at Gainsborough. This was split
ability to turn and run at into two spells with 34 games at
defenders. Has a great North Ferriby Utd in-between.
turn of pace with two An extremely fit central midfield
good feet, popped up player who rarely gives the ball
with some important away. Will be starting his 3rd
goals last season. season with the club after
making 101 appearances so far.
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Bradley Wells Bradley signed from Kieran Wells A Prolific striker Kieran’s
league rivals Stamford, previous clubs include
Sponsored by Brad lists Gresley, Long Handsworth Parramore,
Eaton, Spalding, Belper Basford Utd and Stamford
DARREN SHAW and Gainsborough AFC.
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season. starting XI this season.

Tyrone Burton Nottingham based player, Experienced midfielder lists
recently at Carlton Town Sheffield FC, Ossett Albion,
and also played for Handsworth Parramore and
Arnold Town. Another Clipstone as previous clubs.
player looking to force his An industrious player with a
way into the 1st team. good touch and a winning
Composed defender, mentality.
good in the air and can
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creative going forward a real
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MANAGER Rudy Funk ASST. MANAGER Mark Ward COACH Graeme Rodger PHYSIO Jason Truscott

Sponsored by Charlotte Kirkpatrick Sponsored by Sponsored by Tom Crosby Sponsored by

PAUL DEAN BILL TAYLOR BRYAN Keeper signed this
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Ossett United – Pen Pics truths. Joined as a midfielder but has taken
up residence at left back.
Leigh Overton Goalkeeper
George Grayson Defender
Former Ossett Town keeper, Leigh has im-
pressed during pre season with some out- George is an experienced defender who joins
standing performances. He made a major from Stocksbridge Park Steels. A former
contribution to Ossett Town reaching the Sheffield United youth Academy player’s pre-
2017/17 play-off final. vious clubs include, Northwich Victoria, Brad-
ford Park Avenue, Tamworth and Ramsbot-
Brett Souter Goalkeeper tom United.

Brett was with Ossett Albion last season and Reece FieldingDefender
put in some impressive performances, Solid
keeper who was partly responsible for Albi- Reece came through the Doncaster Rovers
on’s 14 game unbeaten run last season. He youth team and made his first team debut in a
has also played for Shaw Lane and Sheffield. 2-0 EFL Trophy victory over Mansfield Town.
He has also had spells on loan at Frickley
Joe Wilkinson Right Back Athletic and Biggleswade Town.

Joe is an ex pro formerly at Huddersfield Jack Vann Defender

Town, looking to get back into the profession- 20-year-old Jack, signed early in the current
al game. Successfully switching from centre season from Tadcaster Albion. A former
back to right back he has quickly become one Leeds United youngster, he spent most of last
season at Harrogate Town making several
of the fans favourites.

Alex McQuade Centre Back first team appearances before going on loan

Club skipper Alex signed for Ossett Albion in to Gainsborough Trinity. He scored a ‘wonder
January 2018 following his return from Aus- goal’ from the half way line on his debut v
tralia. He was a member of the Warrington Belper Town.

Town Championship winning side in Adam Porritt Midfield

2015/16.player playing in Australia. Described Adam is a young player who has made a
by manager Andy welsh as a very calm and huge impression so far. He has great feet and
collective character. creates many opportunities during a game.

James Knowles Centre Half Formerly of Farsley Celtic.

Played for Scarborough last season and fin- Chris Chantler Defender
ished at Ossett Albion. Extremely talented
centre half who wins 100% of his tackles. A Chris is an experienced defender who has
favourite amongst the new fans. played at a much higher level. He made 1
appearance for Manchester City coming on
Josh Grant Left Back as a late substitute against Juventus in the
Europa League and has also played for Car-
Played for both Tadcaster Albion and Ossett lisle United, Kilmarnock, FC United and Spen-
Albion last season, Josh is the joker in the nymoor Town.
pack and doesn’t mind speaking the harsh

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Corey Gregory Midfield are very excited about his future.

Listing his previous clubs as Stocksbridge Jason Yates Midfield
Park Steels, Matlock Town and Stalybridge
Celtic show that Corey has quality. Gregory is Hardest working player in the team. Great
a great addition to a strong midfield. He is midfielder and former captain of Ossett Town

technically gifted, a good passer of the ball as James Burke Defender
well as being strong in the tackle.
Signed during the close season from Hyde
Aidan Chippendale. Wing/ forward
United were he was an ever present in last

Absolute legend. This kid can beat any full season’s promotion winning squad. Very
back on his day. Should and could play higher strong player and looking good so far.

up the leagues. Chippy is currently on a two Danny Youell Centre Mid
year deal with us. He scored goal of the sea-
son for Ossett Albion last season. Part of the under 23s programme and already
training with the first team. Watch out for this

Jack Stockdill Midfield lad. Currently on dual registration with North-

Joined from Hyde United Jack is a fantastic ern Counties East side Athersley Recreation.
midfielder who is known for putting in the tack- Shiraz Khan. Winger

les others wouldn’t. Always involved in the Signed from Halifax where he made a number
action at both ends. Has also played EvoStik of first team appearances. Shiraz is a tricky
football for Brighouse Town and Harrogate pacey winger. We are expecting a lot from him
this season. Has also had loan spells at Traf-
Railway.

Adam Priestley Striker ford and Colne.

Leading goal scorer for Ossett Albion last sea- Nicky Boshell Attacking Midfielder

son,13 international caps for Gibraltar Nicky is an experienced player who has had

Lethal on one v ones. Adam joined from Fars- spells at Guiseley, Bradford Park Avenue and
ley Celtic and has also had experience at Gar- Ossett Town.

forth Town, Guiseley, Shaw Lane, Alfreton Eddie Church Striker
Town and Frickley Athletic (loan).
Eddie was a member of Ossett Albion’s Cham-
Tom Corner Striker pionship winning U19 squad 2 years ago and

Joined from Tadcaster Albion following a suc- made an impressive first team debut against
cessful loan period at Ossett Albion last sea- Belper Tow
son. Tom is a top class striker and looking to

be an ideal partner for Adam Priestley. Target

man who wins majority of headers.

Ben Harley. Striker

Seventeen-year-old Ben is a 2nd year student
in our highly successful BTEC programme. We

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Ossett United: History progression, the owners,
along with Phil Smith the
Both Ossett Town and Ossett Albion Chief Executive Officer and
managed to gain Northern Premier Steve Hanks, Club Secretary,
League status and maintain that level have worked tirelessly to
of football for a remarkable time bring this new entity to life.
period. Battling each year to survive in The project is a constant work
this league and infrequently even in progress and part of the
challenging for a promotion spot. club’s constitution states that
Over the years talk of merging the this is not going to be a huge
clubs has been flirted with and even cash injection which will leave
advance talks took place but to no the club vulnerable in future
avail did the officials of each club ever years being dependant on a wealthy
reach an amicable solution. investor.
Cue 2018 and a discussion between It will be a carefully engineered
both clubs took place on 04 January progression that involves the
after an Ossett Town Juniors match experience and business
where the son of John and Emma acumen the board have at their
Chidlaw (Albion owners, along with disposal. Money is available
Lee Summerscales) played in a game for essential spending and
refereed by Ossett Town Vice immediate development
Chairman, Lee Broadbent who requirements but the
operated Town alongside James and business plan that is in place
Dawn Rogers. focuses around making the
club self-sustaining and
Future ultimately becoming a stable
run business.
On 01 June 2018 after six months of Exciting times ahead for
hard graft and passing the FA football in Ossett and with
ratification process Ossett United the combination of the
Football Club was born. board and the fantastic
With a clear vision for stability and volunteers the future looks
very bright indeed.

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MAN OF THE MATCH

AWARDS 2018-19

DATE FIXTURE VENUE COMP MAN OF THE MATCH

11/8 KIRBY MUXLOE A FAC BRAD WELLS
18/8 PICKERING TOWN H LGE LYNTON KARKACH
21/8 SPALDING UTD A LGE
25/8 RAINWORTH MW H FAC JON D’LARYEA
27/8 LINCOLN UTD H LGE JORDAN ANNABLE
1/9 FRICKLEY ATHLETIC A LGE CAMERON DEAR
8/9 STOURPORT SWIFTS H FAC LYNTON KARKACH
11/9 GRESLEY H LGE JACK BROADHEAD
15/9 STOCKSBRIDGE STEELS A LGE CAMEROB DEAR
18/9 WISBECH TOWN A LC
22/9 KETTERING TOWN A FAC JASON WHITE
25/9 BELPER TOWN H LGE PAT LINDLEY
27/9 PONTEFRACT COLLIERIES A LGE LIAM MARSDEN
2/10 CLEETHORPES TOWN A LGE KIERAN WELLS
JACK BROADHEAD
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SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2018
THE EVO-STIK LEAGUE
EAST DIVISION
Kick-Off 3.00pm

Todays AFC MANSFIELD Vs OSSETT UNITED
Officials
All Red Sky & Navy Blue
Referee
Mr JASON WHITE LEIGH OVERTON
Lee LIAM MARSDEN JOE WILKINSON
MARK DUDLEY
Freeman JON D’LARYEA (C) JOSH GRANT
JACK BROADHEAD ALEX MCQUADE
Assistants JORDAN ANNABLE JAMES KNOWLES
Mr BRAD WELLS ADAM PORRITT
Sam PAT LINDLEY COREY GREGORY
JIMMY GHAICHEM AIDEN CHIPPENDALE
Wright NICK GUEST JACK STOCKDILL
& CAMERON DEAR ADAM PRIESTLEY
Mr KIERAN WELLS
JACK STEERS TOM CORNER
Chris LYNTON KARKACH BEN HARLEY
Rose BRAD PEACE-MCDONALD
ANTON DANIELS JASON YATES
Next Home PHIL BUXTON JAMES BURKE
Game TYRONE BURTON SHIRAZ KHAN
LEAGUE TOM CROSBY CHRIS CHANTLER
ELLIS WALL
SATURDAY JAN YEOMANS JACK VANN
OCT 20 2018 RUDY FUNK—MANAGER REECE FIELDING
MARK WARD—ASSISTANT GEORGE GRAYSON
Vs GRAEME RODGER—COACH
BRIGHOUSE JASON TRUSCOTT—PHYSIO BRETT SOUTER
NICKY BOSHELL
TOWN ANDY WELSH—MANAGER
KO 3.00pm PAUL QUINN—ASST. MANAGER
HARRY HALL—COACH

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