Racing Club Warwick Programme: Atherstone

THE RACERS

Racing Club Warwick
v Atherstone
KO 3.00pm 17th November 2018

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CLUB INFO

Club Address:
Racing Club Warwick Football Club
Townsend Meadow
Hampton Road
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 6JP

Website: www.rcwfc.co.uk

Club Officials
Chairman: Gary Vella
Football Secretary: Pat Murphy
Club Secretary: Kevin Walsh
Treasurer: Rob Horley
Committee: Ruth Vella, Debi O’Hare, Adam Elswood, Ryan Goode
Trustees: John Bentley, Clive Hobday, Surj Hunjan

CHAIRMAN’S THOUGHTS - GARY VELLA

Today is a huge game for the club. Atherstone are consistently challenging
year in year out and we need to show them that we are in that bracket as a
club as well today. Of course last season we had a great league double win
over them but they showed their class in the Midweek Cup final where they
dominated throughout and thoroughly deserved to lift the cup. This season
though we have been more consistent and since that first day defeat we
have picked up points where in the past we would have dropped a fair few.
The squad is more solid and we all hope today brings a great game and
result for the club, but, whatever the outcome today, we strive forward as
we have been for three years now and we will reach our goals.

A welcome back today to Martin ‘Mav’ Hutchcox who had been a Racer for
the past few seasons, as well of course as in the past for the youth team.

SECRETARY’S THOUGHTS - PAT MURPHY

Good afternoon and welcome to Hampton Road for today’s
Total Motion MFL Division One fixture against Atherstone Town. We would
like to extend a warm welcome to the officials, Atherstone players and
supporters who have made the journey and hope they enjoy the visit to
Racing Club and have a safe journey home.

After overcoming a stubborn Brocton side 3-2 with goals from Wade
Malley and two from Ben Mackey, we entertain the league leaders with
only one point between us and them, in what promises to be an exciting
encounter.

KEEP THE FAITH

VIEW FROM THE INSIDE - SCOTT EASTERLOW

Last Saturday’s win continued our good form which is a just reward for the
lads attitudes ever since we lost our first game of season.

Brocton are a very good side and picking up 3 points there shouldn’t be
under valued - today we take on top of the league Atherstone, who are a
very good side and a side who I always expected to be competing at the
top end of the table.

Not only are we winning games but what the fans don’t see is that in the
changing room there is an atmosphere easily the best I have been involved
with as a manager and a player.

It’s important to remember that our whole season doesn’t hinge on today’s
result - but I can guarantee you all we will be doing everything in our
power to get the three points today and put some smiles on the fans faces
come 4.45pm.

BEN MACKEY

Why do you play for Racing Club Warwick?

Many reasons - my local team, I’ve known the gaffer for years and I
could see that he and the chairman & all people involved with the club
were really making an effort to push the club forward. I came to watch a
few games last season and the team was already strong & liked to attack
which would suit any striker. I thought I’d never play again after having
18 months out of football but after many chats with the club and seeing
all of the above going on I am now glad I decided to give it another go!

Who is the best player you’ve played with?

I’d say Gary McAllister, He was player manager at Cov & gave me my
debut. His first touch and vision was unreal even at the end of his career
he was still running games with ease!

If you’re not in good form what can you do on the pitch to
influence things?

On the pitch.. I’d say get back to basics, as a striker I’d look to keep it
simple hold the ball up & drop it off etc then things start happen from
there...

What drives you to get up and train in the freezing cold and
rain?

Very busy comment coming here but I really believe in it... ‘Success leaves
clues’ - whenever I’ve achieved anything on or off the pitch it’s always
after a period of time of grafting and doing the not so pretty things in
life that most people wouldn’t do!

Who’s the joker in the dressing room?

JJ is a character he loves the banter.. Shame he doesn’t love tracking
back though :)

What team do you support, other than Racing of course?

Super Sky Blues!

What’s your favourite position?

Striker! Number 9 down the middle stinking of goals! #openthewindow



HALF TIME QUIZ

1. Which team is nicknamed the Potters?
2. Which Spanish side does Gareth Bale currently play for?
3. Which championship club does Darren Moore currently
manage?
4. Who was the top scorer in the Premier League last season?
5. Which team does Ruben Neves play for?
a) Porto b) Wolves c) Everton
6. Which club plays at the Parc des Princes?

7. Who recently replaced Steve Bruce as Aston Villa manager?

8. Which city are German side St Pauli from?

9. Which 3 sides were relegated from the Premier League last
season?

10. Wayne Rooney currently plays for which MLS side?
a) DC United b) LA Galaxy c) New York Red Bulls
Answers are below Club News on page 11.

FIXTURES AND RESULTS

DATE KO OPPONENTS H/A W/L/D SCORE
Sat, 14th July 4.00pm Black Country Rangers (friendly)
Tues, 17th July 7:00pm Coventry Plumbing (friendly) A W 1-3
Sat, 21st July 3:00pm Coventry United (friendly)
Tues, 24th July 7:45pm Rugby Town (friendly) A W 0-4
Fri, 27th July 7:45pm Coventry Sphinx (friendly)
Sat, 4th Aug 3:00pm Lichfield City (league) H W 4-0
Tues, 7th Aug 7:45pm Stapenhill FC (league)
Sat, 11th Aug 3:00pm Coleshill Town (FA Cup) H D 0-0
Sat, 18th Aug 3:00pm Heath Hayes (league)
Tues, 21st Aug 7:45pm Cadbury Athletic (league) A W 0-1
Sat, 25th Aug 3:00pm Malvern Town (FA Cup)
Mon, 27th Aug 3:00pm Paget Rangers (league) AL 4-3
Sat, 1st Sept 3:00pm Pegasus Juniors (cup)
Sat, 8th Sept 3:00pm Coalville Town (FA Cup) H W 7-0
Sat, 15th Sept 3:00pm Wellington Amateurs (cup)
Sat, 22nd Sept 3:00pm Coventry Copsewood (league) H W 4-3
Sat, 29th Sept 3:00pm Rocester (league)
Sat, 6th Oct 3:00pm Heather St John’s (league) A W 2-5
Tues, 9th Oct 7:45pm Nuneaton Griff (league)
Sat, 20th Oct 3:00pm Chelmsley Town (league) H D 2-2
Sat, 27th Oct 3:00pm Studley (league)
Tues, 30th Oct 7:45pm Westfields (league cup) A W 1-2
Sat, 3rd Nov 3:00pm Littleton (league)
Sat, 10th Nov 3:00pm Brockton (league) H W 5-0
Sat, 17th Nov 3:00pm Atherstone (league)
Tues, 20th Nov 7:45pm NKF Burbage (league) H W 10-0
Sat, 24th Nov 3:00pm Cadbury Athletic (league)
Tues, 27th Nov 7:45pm Chelmsley Town (cup) AL 2-1
Sat, 1st Dec 3:00pm Uttoxeter Town (league)
Sat, 8th Dec 3:00pm Leicester Road (league) AL 6-3
Sun, 16th Dec 3:00pm Leicester Road (league)
Sat, 22nd Dec 3:00pm Hinckley AFC (league) H W 5-0

A W 0-3

H W 2-1

H W 6-0

H W 4-2

A W 1-2

HL 2-6

H W 6-2

A W 2-3

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AWAY TEAM - ATHERSTONE

The original Atherstone Town club was formed in 1887, and after drifting between various
local leagues, settled in the Birmingham Combination in 1911, where they remained until
1954. Prior to this the Adders had gained national recognition by reaching the semi-final
of the FA Amateur Cup in both 1907 and 1909. After several decades of varying perfor-
mance, the 1947-48 season saw the Adders claim the Birmingham Combination League
and Cup double.

In 1954 they stepped up to the Birmingham and District League (later renamed the West
Midlands (Regional) League), where they were runners-up in 1972 and moved up to the
Southern League. In their first season they gained promotion to the Premier Division,
where their best position was third in 1973-74, but the club was forced into liquidation in
the summer of 1979.

A group of local enthusiasts managed to fulfill the teams’ reserve fixtures in the West
Midlands League under the name Atherstone United and then decided to continue under
that name as a new club.

In 1982 the new club won promotion to the West Midlands (Regional) League Premier
Division, followed in 1986–87 by winning the Premier Division title and promotion to the
Southern League Midland Division. Two years later they were promoted again, to the
Southern League Premier Division, where they finished as high as 4th. However, the end
of the 1999–00 season saw Atherstone relegated for the first time in either incarnation.
The situation at the club worsened and in September 2003 Atherstone United were put
into liquidation. Again a group of supporters formed a new Atherstone Town club.

In their debut season the new Atherstone Town were accepted into the Midland Combi-
nation Division One, winning the league and promotion at the first attempt along with
the President’s Cup. In the 2005–06 season, they were the champions of the Midland
Combination Premier Division and thus stepped up to the Midland Football Alliance.

Further success in 2005–06 came in the Birmingham County FA Midweek Floodlit Cup
and the Midland Combination Endsleigh Challenge Cup. In the 2007–08 season, the
club won promotion again as champions of the Midland Football Alliance, the club’s third
promotion in four seasons. The first season in the Southern League Midland Division saw
the Adders in the top three for most of the season. At the end they finished third behind
champions Leamington and near neighbours Nuneaton Town. They made the play-offs,
only to lose to Chasetown. They did however win the GX Southern League Cup for the
first time after beating Bridgwater Town in the two legged final.

Due to financial problems, the club had to resign from the Southern League mid-way
during the 2010–11 season. In 2011–12 they played in the Midland Football Alliance but
were relegated at the end of the season to the Midland Combination Premier Division.
Ivor Green took the Managers job for season 2013/14 and led the club to the 3rd Qualify-
ing Round of the F.A. Cup, losing 4-0 to Barrow at Sheepy Road.
Also that season they reached the final of The Les James Challenge Cup at The Bescot
Stadium, losing out 2-1 to Stafford Town.
Green resigned in October of the following season to be replaced by a management team
consisting of ex-players Leigh Everitt, Malc Randle and Rich Williams who led the club to
13th place in MFL Division 1.

2015/16 saw Ivor Green return to the Managers seat and Justin Palmer take over as Chair-
man of the club, after a season of rebuilding and another 13th place finish.
2016/17 saw an upturn in fortune for the club and a successful season saw the Adders
qualify for the F.A.Cup after a two year absence, with a 4th placed finish behind runaway
champions Bromsgrove Sporting.

The 2017/18 season saw Adders pick up their first pieces of silverware for ten years when
the won the BCFA Midweek Floodlit Cup, beating Racing Warwick 1-0 in the final and
The J.W.Hunt Cup with a1-0 win over Wolverhampton Sporting. A third place finish in the
league rounded off a great season for Ivor Greens’ side.

CLUB NEWS

The National League team went back to the top of the table
after a 2-1 home win against a resolute Stourbridge side on
Wednesday afternoon at Townsend Meadow. A fantastic strike
from Vladimiro Pous and the winner from Tom Harrington se-
cured the points and sees us go back above Mansfield Town and
Chasetown in the regional table.

The youth team put up a galant fight in the Joel Richards Cup at
Alvechurch on Wednesday evening taking the lead 1-0 and 2-1
but ended up on the wrong side of goal fest, losing 7-4 in the
end.

The Junior section have had some fantastic results of late and
it seems all teams are developing well. We must appreciate our
coaches who are doing a fantastic job. A special mention for the
Under 9’s who had their first win of the season beating Leaming-
ton Brakes on Saturday. Well done to Juggy, Ian and the lads and
they are here today as mascots. Enjoy the day!

Quiz answers:
1. Stoke 2. Real Madrid 3. West Brom 4. Mohamed Salah 5.
B) 6. PSG 7. Dean Smith 8. Hamburg 9. Stoke, West Brom,
Swansea 10. A)

NEXT UP AT TOWNSEND MEADOW

Chelmsley Town
Tuesday 27th November
K/O 7:45 PM

PLAYER STATS Matches
started
Bench used
Goals
Opp Player of
the Match

1. Charlie Bannister 18 2
2. Neil Stacey 11 1
3. Josh Cole 1
4. Sam Beasley 11 1
5. Trea Bertie 44
6. Ryan Billington 98 2
7. Sean Castleton 9 1
8. Madundo Semahimbo 18 2
9. Luke Cole 1
10. Michael Ellis 6
11. Joe Smith 15 9 1
12. Jamie Tank 33 2
13. Chris Johnston 10 3 2 1
14. Riley Daveile 31 1
15. Henry Leaver 4
16. Ben Mackey
17. Wade Malley 3
18. Gerard McGahey 10 5 1
19. Marc Passey 14 18
20. Adam Knight 12 4 6
21. Richard Powell 3 53
22. Alex Price 17 5
23. Ross Quartermaine 1 21
24. Martin Slevin 14 4
25. Scott Turner 83
27. Jak Jeys 1 62
11 1 3
17 5
83

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Referee: John Roskelly
Assistants:
Luke Scale Mark Stanistreet

TODAY’S TEAMS V Atherstone

RCWFC Colours Red
Manager
Gold and Black Assistants Ivor Green
Scott Easterlow
Tony Clarke Ian Bates

Shannon Kincade Physio Wayne Chapman

Ryan Young Christian Mullins
Neil Stacey
Callum Bell Andy Cook
Ryan Billington
Sean Castleton James Beeson
Rheece Cleary Carl O’Neill
Luke Cole
Jak Jeys Darren Eggleton
James Footman Martin Hutchcox
Madundo Semahimbo
Trea Bertie Adam Bilic
Henry Leaver Nathan Haines
Ben Mackey
Wade Malley Jamie Elkes
Gerard McGahey Danny Harris
Marc Passey Kyle Cartwright
Elliott Powell James Dance
Richard Powell
Alex Price Josh Ruff
Ross Quartermaine Kyle Baxter
Joe Smith Mitch Thomson
Adam Knight Scott Goodby
Riley Daveile Harry Walker-Donovan
Ryan Quinn
Jonathan Gould
Kartell O’Neill-Martin
Alex Naughton

Joe Obi

RACING CLUB WARWICK JUNIORS

Football development for boys
and girls from 4-18 years old

Junior Secretary – Ruth Vella - 07971 735859
Mini Racers – Gary Vella - 07808 404205
U8 - Ben Reeson - 07889 712188
U9 – Lee Garnett – 07895 835280
U10 – Gareth Stanford – 07725 135982
U11 Gold – Nik O’Connell – 07917 840081
U11 Black - Steve Baker - 07753 433008
U12 – Ian Robotham – 07967 275821
U13 Black – Phil Haycock – 07793 931835
U13 Gold – John Mulherin – 07771 765302
U14 – Danny Winston – 07887 560027
U15 – Adam Elswood - 07772 759571
Youth Team – Rob Hartshorn – 07946 374171

ADMISSION
ADULTS - £5
CONCESSION - £3
U16S - FREE

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