Rossington Main v Athersley Recreation 2012-13

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HONOURS & WHO’S WHO

ManagerAsst. ManagerAsst. Manager

Steve LodgeIan WilsonDaniel Lodge

1st Team

2nd Team

Pre 1998 Mergeras Rossington Main FC (formed 1919)

Doncaster & District Senior League Champions 1944-45Cup Winners 1944-45

Premier Division Cup Winners 1973-74

Central Midlands Football LeaguePremier Division Champions 1984-85Premier Division Cup Winners 1984-85

Doncaster & District Sunday Alliance LeagueShield Winners 1990-91

Shield Runners up 1989-90

as Rossington/Station FC (formed 1974) Central Midlands Football League

Premier Division Runners up 1992-93Division 1 Champions 1987-88

Division 1 Cup Runners-up 1986-87, 87-88Reserve Division 1 Cup Winners 1987-88Reserve Division 2 Champions 1986-87Reserve Division 2 Cup Winners 1986-87

Division 1 Sportsmanship Award 1986, 87, 88

Doncaster Senior LeagueDivision 1 Cup Winners 1997-98

Division 1 Cup Runners up 1985-86Division 2 Runners up 1982-83

Doncaster & District Sunday Alliance League Premier Division Champions 1986-87, 88-89, 89-90

KO Cup Winners 1983-84, 89-90KO Shield Winners 1986-87

KO Cup Runners up 1988-89Division 1 Runners up 1992-93

Sheffield & Hallamshire Junior League Junior Shield Winners 1983-84

Doncaster & District Boys Sunday League Under 18 KO Cup Winners 1991-92

Under 18 Division 3 Runners up 1990-91

Bentley League Shield Winners 1974-75, 78-79

Retford Sunday League Shield Runners up 1987-88

Post 1998 MergerNorthern Counties East League

Wilkinson Sword Trophy Runners-Up 2010-11

Doncaster & District FA Challenge CupWinners 2002-03

Doncaster & District Senior LeagueChampions 1999-2000

Runners-up 2011-12Cup Winners 1999-2000

Premier Division KO Cup Winners 2010-11Premier Division KO Cup Runners-up 2005-06

Division 1 Cup Runners-up 1998-99

Doncaster & District Boys Sunday LeagueUnder 18 West Champions 1999-2000

Under 18 West Runners-up 2001-02 Under 18 Cup Winners 1998-99, 99-2000, 01-02

Under 18 East Runners-up 1998-99Under 17 League Runners-up 2008-09

Under 17 Cup Runners-up 2008-09, 10-11

Sheffield & Hallamshire WRAGG LeagueDivision 2a Champions 2000-01Division 1a Runners up 2001-02

League Cup Runners up 2004-05

PresidentVice President

ChairmanSecretaryTreasurer

Asst TreasurerGroundsman

Programme EditorWebsite Editor

Committee MembersKeith Bell, Dave Billam, Dave Burley,

Mick Cooke, Hugh Gibson, Rob Hastie, Alan Jones, Steve Lodge, Steve Pendleton,

Carl Simpson, Ian Wilson

Gerald MurdenRaymond HughesCarl StokesGed ParsonsTommy HendersonDoug LawtonIan WilsonGlen WilsonPete Murden

Co ManagerCo Manager

Keith BellPaul Colley

Views expressed in this programme may not necessarily represent the views

of Rossington Main FC.

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CLUB HISTORYRossington Main FC had been thought to have been formed in 1926. However, local knowledge has since revised this date to 1919 when a club baring the name Rossington Colliery first played a fixture on ground at the back of the Colliery offices. The club moved to their current Oxford Street ground in 1921, making it to the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round in their first season at their new home. The club lost out to Lincoln City in a replay played on what is now the Welfare Cricket field in order to allow for greater spectator numbers. Unfortunately no official record of the game, or what is most likely to be a club record attendance, exists.

The club continued under the name Rossington Colliery for thirty years, enjoying its most successful season at the end of the Second World War when they did the ‘Doncaster Double’, winning both the Doncaster Senior League and Cup in 1944-45. Following the nationalisation of the mines in 1948, the club endured a change of name to Rossington Miners Welfare, and under this moniker they lifted the Doncaster Senior League Premier Division Cup in 1974.

In 1983, now known as Rossington Main, the club became founder members of the Central Midlands League, being promoted to the Premier Division as runners-up in their first season. The following year the club took the top flight by storm, winning the Premier Division title and completing the double with the Premier Division Cup. In 1991 the club made the step up to the Northern Counties East League and have remained in Division One ever since. In 1998, after lengthy negotiations, the club merged with near neighbours Rossington FC.

Formed as Station FC in the 1970s (initially changing in a small building at the pub of the same name for games on the adjacent Tornedale field) they had begun life in local Sunday football, but had progressed rapidly, relocating to Rossington Welfare and joining the Central Midlands League in 1986. Here they excelled early on, lifting nine awards in their first two seasons in the league including the Division One title in 1987-88.

Rossington FC continued to grow operating four teams; a Sunday side and an Under 18s team flanking their 1st and 2nd teams in the Central Midlands League. But, despite growth and development on the field the club were unable to match the expectations of the Central

Midlands League financially, and in 1998 they elected to leave the league; facilitating the merger.

Immediately after the merger Main ran both an over 35s and an under 18s team to much success. The over 35s made good progress in the Wragg Sheffield & Hallamshire League finishing Division 2A Champions in 2001 and Division 1A Runners-up the following year. Whilst the under 18s enjoyed continued success in the Doncaster & District Boys League. The club’s reserves, competing in the Doncaster & District League, have also enjoyed much success since the merger. They achieved a League and Cup Double in 2000, have reached the Cup final on three other occasions in the past decade, and finished as League runners-up just last season.

The early years of the 21st century weren’t as kind on the Rossington Main 1st team, but recently the club has enjoyed a revival of fortunes and reasserted itself at the heart of the community. In 2008 much work was done at Oxford Street to bring the club’s home back up to scratch, a job rewarded as the club hosted Doncaster Rovers,in a pre-season friendly.; the gate receipts from which enabled the club to regain a financially sound footing. Further ground improvements have followed each summer, as the club have looked to provide better facilities for players and supporters alike, most notable of which is the new clubhouse which has enabled the club to bring in much needed revenue. The pride in the club’s off the field set-up continued with the club’s programme picking up awards in both 2011 and 2012 whilst edited by Pete Murden.

Off field progress has been matched on the pitch too, with Main reaching the final of the Wilkinson Sword Trophy in 2011. And in 2011-12 the club enjoyed its best ever season in the Northern Counties East League, breaking club goalscoring and points records to finish seventh, despite losing 11 members of the 1st team squad along the way.

Rossington Main now operates two sides on a Saturday. The aims of the club are to provide a unified approach to football in the village so that there is a natural progression in the development of the game. The club strives to sustain competition at the highest possible and affordable level, to continue to provide excellent facilities for both players and spectators, to give opportunity for local players to progress, to reward loyalty and cater for the progression of football in the community of Rossington.

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WELCOME / CONTENTS

INSIDE YOUR MAIN ISSUE...09 On This Day10 Today’s Visitors15 League News16 Main in Action17 Vital Statistics18 Main in Action21 In Reserve22 Results & Appearances24 Football’s Faults

27 League Tables28 Results Service30 Away Day Travel33 Meet the Main Men34 1919 Q & A36 Meet the Main Men41 Starting Eleven42 Half-Time Teasers44 Today’s Teams

Good afternoon and a warm welcome to Oxford Street for today’s match against the team currently topping NCEL Division One; Athersley Recreation.

This is, to my knowledge, the first time that the two clubs have met in a competitive fixture and everyone at Rossington Main extends a warm welcome to the players, officials and supporters of Athersley on their club’s inaugural trip to Oxford Street.

Athersley are a well run community club, with a commendable junior set-up that, as you’ll see from their pen pics on pages 11 and 12, has produced much of their current 1st team. Given that at Rossington we too look to exist as a community centred club, perhaps Athersley’s current lofty league position can be taken as an encouraging indication that this approach to local football can bring rewards.

Thank you to all who picked up a copy of the new-look Main Issue at the

Askern game a fortnight ago. As that was my first bash at putting together a matchday programme it was nice to get some positive feedback, and hopefully today’s offering will have matched my debut as editor. And whilst I’m dishing out thanks, much are also due to my predecessor Pete Murden and my dad, Ian Wilson, for help in ensuring the appearance data is now up to date and accurate and, in the case of the latter, for the match report of the Askern game.

That home match against our Doncastrian neighbours proved to be a frustrating afternoon here at Oxford Street, as a very winnable game wielded just a single point. And sadly last week’s trip to Hallam proved even less fruitful with a 2-1 defeat. It will be a tough test to get something from today’s game, but, in what appears to be quite an open Division 1 this season, not impossible.

Enjoy the Game. Up the Main!Glen Wilson


ON THIS DAY

2007 // NCEL DIVISION ONEROSSINGTON MAIN 1-3 RAINWORTH MW

Still looking for their first league win of the season in this their tenth outing Rossington looked like they might finally put the W column in danger when they took a surprise second half lead against promotion chasing Rainworth.

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CENTRAL MIDLANDS LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISIONROSSINGTON FC 0-4 ROLLS ROYCE

Jason Stokes goal, ten minutes after the restart was soon cancelled out though by Danny Naylor for the visitors, and further goals from Lee Wilkinson and Jason Nicholson ensured another loss for the crowd of 85 to trudge home from.

The club don’t seem to have seen much action on this date in recent years, so we have to go all the way back to 1998 for their previous outing as Main made the short hop to Church Street for a local derby in the President’s Cup. This was the first season following the merger of Rossington Main and Rossington FC, and though the club was experiencing mixed fortunes in the league they had made it through to the FA Vase

1st round, and a tie with Goole that loomed large four days after this fixture.

As it was Rossington gave a decent account of themselves against their Premier Division neighbours, losing out by just the odd goal in five. Armthorpe went on to reach the semi final of the competition where they lost at home to North Ferriby United.

Twenty-two years ago today, a pre-merger Rossington FC hosted Rolls Royce on the Welfare in the Central Midlands Premier Division. Current Main manager Steve Lodge was in goal for Rossington as the visitors ran in three first half goals; things improved after the break for Rossington as Rolls Royce only managed to notch a single second half goal to wrap up a 4-0 win in front of a crowd of 92.

A quirk of the Central Midlands League fixture list that day meant

that whilst Rossington and Rolls Royce’s respective 1st teams met on the Welfare, their 2nd teams also faced each other at Rolls Royce’s ground in Hucknall. The Rossington reserves sadly didn’t fair much better than the 1st team though losing 4-2, with Darren Mountford and Pete Muir on the scoresheet. Also in the Rossington 2nd team that day were the current Main 2nd team management duo of Keith Bell and Paul Colley, the former at centre-half, the latter as an unused sub.


TODAY’S VISITORS

Athersley Recreation Football Club was formed in 1979, originally as Athersley North Juniors, and in the years that have followed have quickly become Barnsley’s most successful ever amateur football team.

The club is based at Sheerien Park on the Athersley North estate, two miles to the north-east of Barnsley. The ground lies adjacent to Athersley Memorial Park - dedicated to the memory of the 58 lives lost in South Yorkshire’s worst mining disaster in modern times, Wharncliffe Woodmoor, which devastated this close-knit community. Now the only recognised sports facility in the area (following the closure of Athersley Recreation Centre, from which the club took it’s

A WARM WELCOME TO ATHERSLEY RECREATIONname), the club is a vital part of the community.

The 60-year lease of the ground was bought by ex-Athersley Rec player Geoff Horsfield (who went on to represent Fulham, West Brom, Birmingham City and Sheffield United amongst others) and this has paved the way for extensive development of the club and the area he was raised in. Along with the tireless work of club founder/ secretary/manager Pete Goodlad and his dedicated team of local volunteers, the foundations have now been laid for future generations to enjoy these excellent facilities, the like of which has never been available to people of all ages and abilities from this area of South Yorkshire.


On the pitch, the success the Rec has enjoyed is unrivalled in local football. Countless league titles and cup wins have become commonplace, none more so than winning the Sheffield Junior Cup an unprecedented three years in a row (winning it 5 years out of 7, the other two years being runners-up!). Last season saw a clean sweep of honours achieved with a quadruple as well as the reserves winning their league at County Senior level showing plenty of strength in depth. To date, the record attendance has been over 500 to see the Rec play local rivals Wombwell Main - on a day when every other game in Barnsley was cancelled due to bad weather, this was testament to the hard work and skill of the groundsmen at Sheerien Park. With floodlighting now in place and Charter Standard status awarded, the future looks bright as the club enters into its first season at NCEL level. Plans are in the pipeline for further redevelopment, including a new clubhouse on site and new car parking facilities.

The club prides itself on its standing in the community and working together with local people, many of whom have given up a lot of their time and effort towards the bettering of the club - and with this bond so strong will endeavour to go on to bigger and better things in the future.

ATHERSLEY RECREATION

Thanks to Athersley Rec’s Programme Editor Jamie Walman.

PLAYER PROFILES1. Darren Shirt / Goalkeeper Well respected throughout local football, this imposing keeper, signed from his local team Royston, always performs solidly and confidently - and already has a goal to his name this season!2. Mark Ryan / DefenderFormerly of Ossett Albion and Ossett Town, this solid centre half has plenty of experience, both playing and coaching, and is head coach of Bamsley College’s successful Academy set up.3. Kyle Cook / DefenderNaturally left-footed and equally at home in defence or midfield, this ex-Ossett Town and Ossett Albion player adds an attacking dimension to the side without compromising his defensive duties4. Declan Welford / DefenderOne of many quality players who have progressed through the Rec’s impressive Youth Academy, can play anywhere across the back and reads the game really well for his age.5. Thomas Harban / MidfielderA former Bamsley FC player, this classy midfielder has had spells at Bradford City and Tamworth and adds quality and experience to the squad6. Ryan White / MidfielderMuch sought after engine room of the midfield, joined the Rec aged 10 and has since enjoyed spells with Gateshead, Ossett Albion and Ossett Town. First name on the team sheet.7. Matthew Thompson / Midfielder Creative central midfielder is another product of the club’s successful youth system, at the club since the age of 9 and has set a great example as captain.


ATHERSLEY PROFILES

8. Adam White / MidfielderAt the club for 12 years now this stylish yet hard-working player is equally adept in midfield or up front. Experienced at this level following a spell at Pontefract.9. Jason Bentley / StrikerProlific striker with plenty of experience at this level for a young player, spells withPontefract Collieries, Glasshoughton and Staveley MW have made him a feared and respected opponent10. Jack Briscoe / StrikerA graduate of the Bamsley Academy, this technically gifted young player can play equally well in midfield or as a striker.11. Jamie Sutton / Striker A product of the renowned Barnsley College team, this talented and pacyyoungster can cause the opposition plenty of problems.12. Richard Green / StrikerAt the club since the age of 10, this combative striker has more than proved his worth to the side and is the second highest scorer in the club’s history, a feat that is unlikely to be surpassed14. Nicholas Gillott / Defender At the club for over 20 years, this accomplished central defender has playedat every level for the Rec and has been instrumental in the club’s success in recent times.15 Ryan Eastwood / MidfielderSigned from New Lodge in local football, this energetic utility player has provedinvaluable and is comfortable anywhere outfield. Well respected by all at the club.

16. Kieron Scargill / MidfielderCreative midfielder who initially came

through the Rec Academy before leaving to join the Barnsley FC Academy. Returned to the Rec after graduating to add a touch of class to the squad17. Scott Alcock / Defender At Bamsley FC as a youth this tough-tackling central defender always gives 100% and importantly has proved to have an eye for goal after signing from Wombwell Main18. Chris Boreham / Midfielder This former Worsbrough Bridge player is an excellent holding midfielder who adds experience to the squad and is a calming influence upon all around him.19. Gareth Hunter / MidfielderSigned from Worsbrough Bridge, this energetic central midfielder covers plenty of ground, a real box to box player, and makes the game look effortless.20. Scott Poxon / MidfielderTechnically gifted, this local lad is always comfortable on the ball and displays maturity beyond his years.21 Craig Wilkinson / Striker An excellent link-up player with plenty of experience at this level at Worsbrough Bridge amongst others. An imposing tar-get man who unsettles defenders.22. Anthony Smith / DefenderThe commanding heart of the back four for the last 15 years, always reliable at either centre half or sweeper and with an impres-sive goalscoring record to rival any striker.23. Shane Clifford / DefenderAnother product of the Rec Academy, this tough-tackling central defender is always composed with the ball at his feet. Fighting back to full fitness after a nasty injury last season.

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LEAGUE NEWS

Rossington’s next opponents Parkgate have a new man at the helm, with Russell Eagle taking over as manager. Eagle has managed The Steelmen several times before, initially taking charge at Parkgate a decade ago.

Eagle replaces Doug Shelley who resigned a fortnight ago following a 3-1 defeat to Barton Town Old Boys.

Our next visitors to Oxford Street, Bottesford Town, have received a welcome cash boost, as they unveiled a new Stand sponsor recently.

The Main Stand at our fellow NCEL Division One side’s Birch Park will now carry the name of local garage Rainton of Ashby. Feel free to add your own ‘motoring up the table’ type pun here.

NEW MAIN STAND SPONSORAT BIRCH PARK

EAGLE SWOOPS INAT PARKGATE

TODAY’S NCEL FIXTURESPREMIER DIVISION 26th Oct - Alexander O’Keefe

From Brighouse Town to Eccleshill Utd26th Oct - Marcus EdwardsFrom Glasshoughton to Eccleshill Utd26th Oct - Moise MisambuFrom Knaresborough to Yorkshire Am.

27th Oct - Jordan PickeringFrom Winterton to Clipstone Welfare

27th Oct - Joshua TurgoseFrom Winterton to Appleby Froding’m

27th Oct - Oliver BanksFrom Eccleshill Utd to Scarborough A.

30th Oct - Daryl WinterFrom Scarborough to Worksop Parram.

31st Oct - Jamie BaileyFrom Parkgate to Maltby Main

31st Oct - Lee HillFrom Maltby Main to Parkgate

31st Oct - Luke WheeldonFrom Bridlington to Hall Road Rngrs

Armthorpe Welf.Arnold Town

Bridlington TownBrighouse Town

Glasshoughton W.Heanor Town

ParkgatePickering TownRetford United

Tadcaster AlbionWinterton Rngrs

AFC EmleyAppleby Frod’ham

Askern VillaClipstone WelfareDinnington TownEccleshill UnitedGrimsby Borough

Knaresborough TnRossington Main

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v Lincoln M.R.v Maltby Mainv Barton Town O.B.v Thackleyv Staveley M.W.v Nostell M.W.v Worksop Parram.v Long Eaton Utdv Hall Road Rngrsv Liversedgev Scarborough Ath.

v Albion Sportsv Yorkshire Am.v Bottesford Townv Hemsworth M.W.v Cleethorpes Townv Shirebrook Townv Pontefract Coll.v Louth Townv Athersley Rec.v Selby Townv Hallam

DIVISION ONE

LATEST NCEL TRANSFERS


MAIN IN ACTION

Despite conceding four goals in the midweek defeat at Pontefract, Manager Steve Lodge kept faith with the same back four but introduced Shaun Pendleton in a 3 man midfield in the hope that he would see more football than he did on his midweek trip to Warsaw. Askern Villa showed little sign of a player shortage after a glut of midweek signings and in fact had a stronger bench than ourselves. The visitors started the game much the stronger and moved the ball well, with their young tricky wingers causing problems for both Richard Spears and Brad Billam, and their right full back overlapping to good effect. Keeper Lee Appleby was forced into a couple of saves low down at his posts and another good opening was wasted as the visitors’ full back fired over. It took almost 20 minutes for the home side to get to grips with the game and a good move down the right saw Fraser place his shot wide of the far post when well-placed. The midfield and defence were now beginning to dominate and further efforts from Pendleton, Jonathan Mirfin, Dean Thornton and Nathan Fraser failed to test the visiting keeper sufficiently, but the chances were being created and Appleby was a virtual spectator. With a goal looking extremely likely, it was rather unfortunate that it came at the other end of the field two minutes before the interval. Main failed to close

down on the Askern left and the in-swinging cross was met by ex-Main player Mel Cotton, who had got between our two central defenders to glance a header past the stranded Appleby.

Rossington came out for the second half adopting a more familiar 4-4-2 system with Danny Taylor pushing on down the right, and Fraser and Thornton forming a more central strike force. It took a while again for the home side to get on top, with passes going astray and the forward pass often over-hit, but just before the hour mark we were awarded a penalty when Thornton was bundled over in the box. Mirfin’s spot kick sent the keeper the wrong way but rebounded back into play off the crossbar. Moments later came the most controversial action of the game. In a scramble on the edge of the visitors’ box Thornton was man-handled back onto his feet (the Askern defender obviously feeling Thornton was feigning another possible penalty attempt) In the melee that ensued Thornton and the said defender exchanged pushes before several players joined in, the worst of whom was the Askern defender Gareth Dawson who appeared to want to fight everyone in the “scrum”. With the referee following play out to the wing the incident occurred in full view of the nearside linesman, standing immediately below Pete’s camera position. Following a lengthy

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discussion with his assistant, the referee showed Thornton a red, Dawson a yellow and the initial perpetrator got off scot-free.

Perhaps it was this injustice that sparked the home side and the crowd into life but the final quarter of the game was by far the most exciting, the Main being more determined and energetic a man down and our visitors sensing a possible victory in their recent troubles. The introduction of Marcel Chipamunga also excites the locals these days and with Spears and Taylor exchanging positions the game was suddenly end-to-end. Main fought hard for every ball and surged forward at every opportunity, often leaving themselves exposed at the back. Mirfin brought a good save out of visiting keeper Jamie Ward, and dragged another effort wide of the target. Chipamunga and Fraser combined well to carve an opening for the young substitute who saw his effort blocked by the advancing keeper and at the other end Appleby came out on top in a one-on-one with opposing

forward Gary Mundy. Eventually Fraser scored with a neat chip over the advancing keeper following a smart interchange with Chipamunga, who was proving a headache for the tall defenders. The game could well have been decided at either end in the final 10 minutes as neither side seemed satisfied with a point, with Billam surging forward on our left and Askern failing to capitalise on their numerical advantage on the counter-attack.

In the circumstances I suppose both sides would be happy with a point at the finish. Askern probably relieved that they had managed to raise a full complement and pleased that they had remained in contention with a vastly changed side, and Rossington, who with a below-par performance and a man down, actually deserved something from the game for their fighting spirit in the final 20 minutes when it looked like it could well have been “one of those days”. I.W.

The table on the right shows the difference between the 1st team’s league points tally across the opening 16 games of the current NCEL season (red) and the last (blue). After 16 games of the 2011-12 season Main had twice as many points as we currently have in 2012-13. The table also demonstrates what a difference losing key players can make to a club like ours.


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HALLAM 2-1 ROSSINGTON MAINIt proved to be an underwhelming visit to the oldest football ground in the world for Main last Saturday. Rossington slunk to a 2-1 defeat to fellow strugglers Hallam in a scrappy game of few chances..

Going down Sandygate’s considerable slope in the first half Rossington had the game’s sight on goal, forcing Hallam ‘keeper Andy Coulson out to save quickly and bravely at the feet of Adam Wisdom. The Main number 9 was causing the home defence the most problems in the first half and it was his well-weighted through-ball that Ben Clark raced on to midway through the half, only for Coulson to get out quickly to save once again.

The majority of the first half though was being played out in Rossington’s third of the field, with Hallam capitalising on the visitors’ inability to get hold of the ball in midfield and keep the pressure on. Danny Booth came close to opening the scoring as he was played in behind the Main back-line, but his low shot struck the outside of the post. In the end Rossington had Lee Appleby to thank as they went into the break level, the keeper pulling off a brilliant point-blank save to deny Liam Morris unmarked at the far post when he looked certain to score.

At the start of the second half Rossington looked a much better side, finally starting to retain possession and cause their opponents a few

problems. Jonathan Mirfin had already seen an effort sail just over from a free-kick when another dead-ball, out on the right, brought the game’s opening goal. Niall Doyle’s fantastic inswinging delivery, glanced into the corner of the net by Wisdom to put Rossington 1-0 up on the hour mark.

Sadly for Main the lead wouldn’t last long as The Countrymen levelled things up inside two minutes. Hallam captain Ben Kistell leaving Appleby with no chance as he found the top corner with a superbly taken half volley to make it 1-1.

With the game in the balance Rossington had a chance to go back in front as Wisdom got onto a through-ball in the left channel and managed to skip past his man, but saw his shot blocked by the legs of the Hallam ‘keeper. It was to be a missed chance the visitors would rue as not long after Hallam went ahead. The Countrymen getting in behind Main on the left flank with the resultant square ball tapped in at the far post by Adam Carter.

Unfortunately Rossington’s early second half fluidity continued to evade them and they struggled to create any real threat to the home side in the final quarter of an hour. The victory was hard earned by the young Hallam side, who were the better of the two teams in a poor afternoon’s football.


IN RESERVE

A match in which Main struggled to get going as Hemsworth put them under pressure for the opening ten minutes. Forcing Rossington to chase the ball and defend the home side enjoyed several early chances, the best of which came as their striker attempted to lob Dan Lodge, but the Main keeper held on to his effort.

Against the run of play though it would be Main who took the lead; Dave McGee was felled as he entered the Hemsworth area and the referee pointed to the spot. Jonathan Cook slotted the penalty home for a lead which flattered Rossington. Within a couple of minutes the ball was on the spot again, this time for the home side as the assistant referee flagged for a penalty as Niall Doyle headed clear a back-post cross. The reason for the penalty remains unknown to us even now, but at least Lodge wasn’t unsettled by it, as he got down to his right to save the mystery spot-kick and preserve

Main’s lead at the break.

Rossington improved after the break and were enjoying greater possession in key areas. Despite this it would be the home side who found the net; Hemsworth midfielder Lowe allowed to carry the ball forward and bend his shot across Lodge and into the far corner. Back level Hemsworth were given the opportunity to go ahead as they were awarded the game’s third penalty; no doubt about this one though with Cook having brought down his man. Again Lodge was equal to the test saving down to his left, but Hemsworth’s Sidebottom was quickest to the rebound, tapping in for 2-1.

Rossington rallied late on in search of an equaliser; Doyle saw a volley brilliantly saved by the home keeper whilst Dean Griffiths fired over from close range. But despite the late push Hemsworth held on for a harsh defeat on Main.

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smart pass over the top for James Batchelor to latch on to and he lobbed the retreating keeper from outside the area.

The second half was quite even, but Bramley were proving canny, catching out Rossington with their offside trap on several occasions. The visitors had already had a goal disallowed, when they did eventually get the winner; a ball through putting Salt in one on one and he finished with the outside of his foot, to pinch it for the visitors.

After losing last week to Hemsworth, the Main needed to put things right at home against Bramley Sunnyside. Unfortunately though, they went down 2-1 to the title chasers.

This was the first game of the season in which Main had conceded first. The opener came from a tame shot that Dan Lodge should have dealt with; he didn’t, and Main were punished by Brunyee. Rossington pressed for an equaliser and it came when Dean Jones clipped a

Thanks to Dan Lodge for the match details


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MAIN APPEARANCES 2012-13


FOOTBALL’S FAULTS CONTINUING MAIN ISSUE’S LOOK AT FOOTBALL’S UGLY SIDE

NO. 2. APPLAUDING A PLAYER WHO’S SENT OFFBeing sent off is nothing to crow about. Though the autobiographies of Vinnie Jones, Billy Whitehurst or Chic Charnley may try and tell us differently there is no pride to be taken in receiving a red card. Sure, if you pick up enough of them you might, in Vinnie’s case, land a few major Hollywood roles, but who really wants that sort of glamour and riches, knowing it’s been earnt of the back of football dismissals? Premieres and parties fuelled by sly kicks and dissent ? Swimming pools and models and Jacuzzis and groupies and Jacuzzis and models... Sorry, lost my train of thought there, where was I?

Red cards, that was it. Now, for some reason it has become de rigeur in recent seasons to applaud off any miscreant who happens to be dismissed no matter how ludicrous their misdemeanour, just because they happen to be wearing your team’s colours. This should not be. There is only one exception to this. A single scenario. And that is when a player unselfishly takes one for the team late in a match, denying a clear goalscoring opportunity (without trying to cause harm), at the expense of only a free-kick to try and secure a result for his team. Think Ole Gunnar Solksjaer tripping Rob Lee at Old Trafford in 1998. Even here though it is not the red card being applauded, but the selfless act that led to the dismissal.

Actually, on second thoughts, I’ve just remembered Doncaster Rovers’ Barry Miller getting sent off for punching the ever irritating Jimmy Quinn at Northwich, which, whilst no-one condones violence on a football pitch, was certainly meriting approval of some kind. However, the point remains, players being sent off should not be congratulated. Just the other month I was amongst Wales fans who, rather than admonish James Collins after the lumping centre-half ’s stupidity had single-handedly scuppered another qualifying campaign, had the temerity to clap him from the field as if he’d just batted a solid 37 at Lords.

Why are you applauding these people? They’ve left you in the lurch; abandoned you short-handed in one game and ruled themselves out of helping you in future fixtures. Try placing the scenario in another context. You’re at work when one of your colleagues stands up, pulls out your office internet server, tucks it under his arm, and buggers off home for the rest of the day. I suspect your initial reaction wouldn’t be to clap him down the corridor. Or you’ve stopped off in the park with the kids on the way back from the shops when your wife decides to take the car to go and see her friends, leaving you two miles from home with two toddlers and a collection of shopping bags. Hearty round of applause as your Mondeo disappears down the High Street? Thought not.


LEAGUE TABLESNORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE DIVISION ONE

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.

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RESULTS SERVICE

Bawtry TownDenaby United

Hemsworth TownMexborough Town

South Elmsall United Services

LiversedgeTadcaster Albion

Clipstone WelfareWorsborough Bridge Athletic

Barton Town Old Boys

Barton Town Old BoysHall Road Rangers

Lincoln Moorlands RailwayLiversegde

Long Eaton UnitedMaltby Main

Nostell Miners WelfareStaveley Miners Welfare

ThackleyWorksop Parramore

Carcroft VillageScawthorpe & Bentley RhinosROSSINGTON MAINBramley SunnysideKinsley Boys

Heanor TownLincoln Moorlands Railway

Bottesford TownAlbion Sports

Pickering Town

Tadcaster AlbionBrighouse TownArnold TownParkgateHeanor TownRetford UnitedGlasshoughton WelfareArmthorpe WelfareWinterton RangersPickering Town

8 - 31 - 22 - 13 - 32 - 2

4 - 40 - 1

2 - 22 - 2

1 - 0

1 - 41 - 32 - 11 - 12 - 30 - 22 - 05 - 41 - 00 - 2

TUESDAY 23RD OCTOBERNORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE DIVISION ONE

WEDNESDAY 24TH OCTOBERNORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBERNORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

SATURDAY 20TH OCTOBERDONCASTER & DISTRICT SENIOR LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

Results service compiled with the invaluable aid of the BARIS Northern Counties East League website for NCEL and County Cup fixtures, and the Football Mitoo

website for Doncaster Senior League results

Athersley RecreationAFC EmleyAppleby FrodinghamROSSINGTON MAINHemsworth Miners WelfareEccleshill UnitedTeversalClipston WelfareDinnington TownWorsborough Bridge Athletic

Sutton RoversMexborough TownCacroft VillageBramley SunnysideSouth Elmsall United ServicesDenaby United

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Glasshoughton WelfareKnaresborough Town

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Cleethorpes TownHallam

Knaresborough TownLouth Town

Pontefract CollieriesSelby Town

Shirebrook TownYorkshire Amateur

Bawtry TownHemsworth Town

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WEDNESDAY 31ST OCTOBERWEST RIDING COUNTY CUP 2ND ROUND

TUESDAY 30TH OCTOBERNORTH RIDING SENIOR CUP 1ST ROUND


WEST RIDING COUNTY CUP 2ND ROUND

DONCASTER & DISTRICT SENIOR LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBERNORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE DIVISION ONE


AWAY DAY TRAVEL WHY NOT COME AND SUPPORT THE BLUES ON THE ROAD?

Tuesday 6th NovemberParkgate FC

Roundwood Sports ComplexGreen Lane, Rawmarsh

Rotherham, S62 6LASheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup 2nd Round

Kick-off: 7:45pmAdmission: £5 and £2

Cover for 300 (300 seats)

DirectionsFrom Doncaster A630 to Conisbrough, then A6023 through Swinton, onto the A633 into Rawmarsh. Turn left at the Early Grey Hotel (bellows Road), then right at the Crown Inn onto Green Lane. Ground is 800yds on the right. Signposted Roundwood Pavilion.Public TransportStagecoach Bus 109 from Rotherham Interchange passes the ground on the right. Six buses per hour; takes 11mins. Return journey on Stagecoach Bus 108.

Saturday 10th NovemberWorsborough Bridge Ath.

Park RoadPark Road, Worsborough Bridge

Barnsley, S70 5LJNCEL Division One

Kick-off: 3:00pmAdmission: Undisclosed

Cover for 175 (175 seats)

DirectionsFrom Doncaster travel on the A635 to Stairfoot roundabout, then take 2nd exit (B6100) signposted ’Worsbrough’. Continue to the A61 junction, turn left and the ground is on your right.Public TransportStagecoach Bus 62 or 265 from Barnsley Interchange passes the ground on the right. Eight buses per hour; takes 9mins.


MEET THE MAIN MENSteve Lodge (Manager)Steve took over the reigns for the end of the 2010/11 season, leading the club to the Wilkinson Sword Trophy. Last season, Steve’s first full season in charge, was also successful as the first team broke a number of club records to achieve their best NCEL finish. A firm believer in club spirit, which is why most players and officials at the club are local.

Ian Wilson (Assistant Manager)A former Wales youth and amateur international Ian also does an excellent job as club groundsman amongst other roles. Previously in charge of Rossington FC, he took that club from local Sunday football to the top flight of the Central Midlands League

Lee ApplebyNow in his 7th season at the Main, making him one of the top appearance makers in recent years Lee was instrumental in our record breaking season last year with some outstanding performances and 12 clean sheets. Dedicated, honest and hardworking as well as agile, quick and boasting superb handling Lee is one of the best keepers the NCEL has to offer.

Jordan WildeyYoung Jordan will provide competition for the number one shirt this year after some impressive displays in tough games for both 1st and 2nd teams last season where he performed maturely and competently. He is a fantastic shot stopper, agile and very confident.

Bradley BillamFlying full back Brad continues to grow at left back; combining athleticism, confidence and consistency with a willingness to work forwards and backwards to become a valuable member of the Main squad. His attacking prowess was clear to see last year as he was credited with 8 assists.

Dan ElcoatPrimarily a central defender, Dan can play anywhere across the back four and also in

central midfield. He is strong in the air and tenacious in the tackle, boasting good communication skills and a strong desire to play.

Chris HansonChris joined the Main late last season from Yorkshire Main, playing a versatile role in the Rossington defence. Chris is calm in possession and is a good reader of the game.

Tom HarteVery good on the ball and well organised Tom came back to football last year after some time away from the game. He played with the Reserves last season but has shown during pre-season that he is capable of becoming a 1st team player.

David Holvey2011/12 Manager’s Player of the Year; Club Captain Dave lead by example last year and his never say die attitude and loyalty to the club make him an invaluable asset. A great leader and robust defender Dave is also capable of pin-point long range passes that turn defence quickly into attack.

Dean JonesDean can play in any position across the back four, as he has done for the Reserves. Another player to return to the game after some time away, Dean is a good footballer and very good in the air.

Will Rowley2011/12 Reserves Players’ Player of the Year. Long-time Main man Will is an old school central defender who provided some excellent displays last season. Solid in the air, well-timed in the tackle and a threat at set pieces he is reliable and extremely valuable for both sides.

Richard SpearsVery hard working, committed and energetic, Richard played an important role in the club’s strong 2011/12 campaign. Richard will no doubt look to continue working hard to cement his place in the team.


1919 Q & ATHE MAIN ISSUE’S NEW INTERVIEW FEATURE HELPS YOU GET TO KNOW THE HOME SIDE BETTER. IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ROSSINGTON MAIN’S FOUNDING YEAR WE’VE NAMED THIS

1919 Q&A; 19 QUESTIONS, 19 ANSWERS.FACING THE QUESTIONS TODAY IS 2ND TEAM SKIPPER

NIALL DOYLE.

Q1. When was your Rossington Main debut and who was it against?A1. I made my debut two years ago, but I’m no good with stats so I wouldnt have a clue who against. Q2. What is your first footballing memory?A2. Playing in my first tournament at under 7’s and scoring my first ever goal with my right foot (which has only been used for standing on for the thirteen years since).

Q3. What was the first team you ever played for?A3. Rossington Juniors Q4. Which footballer was you boyhood hero?A4. It’s a 50/50 between David Beckham and Ryan Giggs.

Q5. Which team do you support?A5. Manchester United Q6. Who do you consider the greatest ever player in your position? A6. Paul Scholes; best passer of a ball to ever exist.

Q7. What is you favorite ever football kit? A7. 1966 England top as it is retro and iconic.

Q8. What was the first professional game you ever watched in the flesh?A8. The first I can remember was Manchester United 6 - 1 Southampton at Old trafford on my 10th birthday. Q9. If you could travel in time to attend any match ever which would you choose? A9. The 1966 World Cup final to see England lifting the World Cup; dont think it’ll happen in my life time! Q10. What make of boots do you prefer to wear? A10. I’m torn between Adidas and Nike, I’ve never owned any other make.

Q11. What is your most prized footballing possession?A11. I’ve kept all my old football tops from each season I’ve played.


Quiz Answers (from page 42): 1. Portsmouth (1939 & 2008) vs Notts County (1894), 2. Wrexham (hosting Alfreton), 3. Coventry City (1987) 4. Metropolitan Police, 5. Newport

County, 6. Bury (vs Derby in 1903), 7. AFC Totton, 8. Plymouth Argyle (2-0 in a replay after a 3-3 draw), 9. Norwich City, 10. Lincoln City, 11. Harrogate Railway Athletic in 2002-03, they

beat Slough Town, but went out to Bristol City in the 2nd round.

Q12. If you could play at any ground in the world which would it be? A12. Being a Manchester United fan it would have to be Old Trafford.

Q13. Who is the best player you have ever played alongside?A13. Got to be Jamie Hastie. Q14. Who is the best player you have ever played against? A14. Probably Joe Lumsden who now plays for Armthorpe Welfare. Q15. What is your proudest achievement in football so far? A15. My under 16s season when we won the Premier League and Cup with Bessecar, my only season away from Rossington.

Q16. Favourite ground you have ever played at? A16. I wouldn’t say I’ve played at many memorable grounds to be fair.

Q17. What has been your favorite moment playing for Rossington Main? A17. When we won the Cup with 2nd team two seasons ago. Q18. Can you sum what playing for Rossington Main means to you in 5 words or less? A18. Proud playing for home team. Q19. Lastly, which other 4 players (past or present famous or not) would make up your fantasy dream team?A19. Nemanja Vidic, Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane, Gaucho Ronaldinho. (Scholes is wasted on a small pitch).

FOLLOW NIALL, AND THE MAIN ON TWITTERIf you’ve not quite heard enough of Niall then you can follow him on Twitter*: @nialldoyle21You can also keep up to date with all things Rossington Main by following the club’s own official twitter feed: @RossingtonMain*Views expressed on social media are those of the individuals and may not reflect the views of RMFC, nor it’s members or committee members

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MEET THE MAIN MENShaun PendletonShaun played the majority of last season at centre back before moving into central midfield where he put in some great displays. Versatile and very professional in his approach, Shaun is a hard worker. His defensive attributes are as impressive as his offensive ones. A very strong passer of the ball, he can play a vital role in playmaking from deeper positions.

John TunneyJohn joins the club from Yorkshire Main after several very successful seasons there. A versatile player who is equally capable of playing anywhere in defence or midfield.

Marcel ChipamungaYoung local lad Marcel is making his first steps into senior football this season, hoping to gain experience and develop as a player. Marcel has already shown the management team that he has bags of potential and willingness to learn.

Ben ClarkYoung and enthusiastic with a good attitude to learning the game. wide man Ben is also making his first step into senior football. He is full of pace and positive running which will no doubt cause a problem for defenders.

Niall DoyleAs the Reserve team captain Niall has become an important part of the club, helping the Reserves to a close title race last season. Niall likes to keep the ball moving and push forward into goal scoring positions whenever possible.

Nathan FraserAnother very versatile player who is naturally gifted, Nathan loves to attack and run at players and his creativity could prove important . Nathan’s ability to play out wide, down the middle, up front and even at the back makes him a key squad member.

Jonathan MirfinMain’s 2011/12 Supporters’ Player of the Year. Jonathan continues to impress at the Main with consistent displays in the centre of

midfield. Jonathan rarely gives the ball away, starting attacks and creating chances for his team mates. The controlled midfielder is also useful from free-kicks.

Danny TaylorDanny joins the club from Askern this season and can play across the midfield and at full back, is very confident in possession and looks after the ball well.

Brandon FallonBrandon burst into the Main squad in March. Tall, powerful and very quick and for such a young lad he fits in very well at this level. After only seven appearances last season, we are waiting to see even more of Brandon this year.

Tom McLaughlinPace, dribbling and finishing are just three attributes that make Tom a very dangerous opponent for defenders. He can play up front or on either wing. Tom joins after several seasons with Askern Villa and will be looking to cement a starting role at the Main this term.

Scott MaughanThe club’s overall top scorer last season.as he make his return to football after some time away from the game. It proved very successful as he fired the Reserves into a title chasing spot. Scott is a natural finisher who comes alive around the penalty area.

Dean ThorntonA former regular scorer for the Reserves, Dean has returned to force his way into the 1st team. Dean is excellent with his back to goal and good in the air, but equally as effective running past the back four. A natural finisher and confident in front of goal.

Adam WisdomAdam is blessed with pace and power and his physical attributes and appetite to work make him a handful for opponents. A threat running beyond defenders, but really comes alive from close range, where he scored all of his goals last season.


STARTING ELEVEN

When Saturday Comeswww.wsc.co.ukThe website of Britain’s leading independent football magazine and most celebrated purveyors of intelligent football coverage. New articles added daily, each as interesting as the last.

Stand Against Modern Footballwww.standamf.comAn excellent and relatively new football fanzine established in response to the absurdity of the modern game.

In Bed With Maradonawww.inbedwithmaradona.comOne of the most comprehensive football sites; great writing and photography covering the game from all countries, all ages and all levels.

Beat The First Manbeatthefirstman.tumblr.comAll that you wanted to see, but never thought to look for; from clips of rubbish goalkeepers and great goals to ludicrous football-themed adverts.

The Two Unfortunateswww.thetwounfortunates.comDedicated to covering the Football League’s three divisions this site regularly offers well-written and thought-provoking content.

The Real FA Cupwww.therealfacup.co.ukA great site dedicated to following the FA Cup from the Extra Preliminary Rounds right through to the exit of the last non-league team.

Floodlight Fancyfloodlightfancy.tumblr.comA site dedicated solely to photos of football floodlights, with a new light uploaded each and every day. What’s not to love?

Spirit of Mirkowww.spiritofmirko.comAn excellent blog covering the aspects of football normally left of the media’s radar; from coverage of the African Nations Cup to reviews of football board games.

45 Footballwww.45football.comA fantastic new website chronicling football music, with recordings of everything from Hamburg SV’s cover of ‘I Was Made for Dancing’ to Huddersfield and ‘The Terriers; Sing Along with Town’

Hans Van der Meerwww.hansvandermeer.nlStunning football imagery from this Dutch photographer including ‘European Fields’, his photos of lower league football across the continent from Mytholmroyd to Marseille, and other football themed series.

Rossington Main Official Sitepitchero.com/clubs/rossingtonmainLast, but by no means least, our own official website; looked after by Pete Murden and Dan Lodge featuring photos and videos from recent games, plus downloadable fixture posters for you to display and help promote your local club.

THIS ISSUE’S XI :FOOTBALL WEBSITES YOU OUGHT TO VISIT


HALF-TIME TEASERSTACKLE THIS XI ON THE SUBJECT OF THE FA CUP 1ST ROUND

1. Which two past winners of the FA Cup meet in the 1st round today?2. Which is the only non-English side playing in today’s FA Cup 1st round?3. Non-league Arlesey Town travel to face which 1980s Cup winners today?4. ‘Old Bill’ is the mascot fow which non-league team in today’s first round?5. Lowly Yate Town caused a shock by beating which Conference team to reach this season’s 1st round? 6. The record winning margin in an FA Cup Final is 6-0, struck by a team in today’s 1st round, but who was it?

7. Which Hampshire side thumped Bradford Park Avenue 8-1 in last season’s FA Cup 1st round?8. Midland part-timers Stourbridge caused a shock in last season’s 1st round when they defeated which League side in a replay?9. Which current Premier League team beat Paulton 7-0 in the 2009 1st round?10. Rossington Main have only ever reached the FA Cup 1st round on one occasion, who did they lose to?11. Which was the last NCEL team to reach the FA Cup 1st round?

Answers can be found at the foot of page 35.

SPECTATOR NOTICEThe committee, officials and all volunteers involved at Rossington Main have worked hard in recent years to establish a positive reputation for the club in both the local community and the wider footballing fraternity. We are rightly proud that this club is appreciated as one which upholds the true values of grassroots community football, and that Oxford Street is seen as a welcoming and friendly ground to visit. We ask that you help us to maintain this reputation during your time with us at the ground, ensuring that all present have a positive experience, regardless of the match result, and leave more than happy to visit us at Oxford Street again. Football is, after all, a game to be enjoyed by players, spectators and officials alike. Rossington Main is a keen supporter of both the ‘Respect’ and ‘Kick It Out’ campaigns, as such foul, racial or obscene language will not be

tolerated within the ground. Please respect the right of all supporters, both home and away, to enjoy the game of football.

Please do not;- Ride bicycles in the ground- Smoke in the Main Stand or any club buildings- Stand in front of the seated areas- Allow dogs off their leads- Consume alcohol from glass containers at pitchside.- Enter the field of play before, during or after the game, other than at times necessitated for Health & Safety. All vehicles parked at Oxford Street are done so at the vehicle owner’s risk, though our shooting has improved in recent seasons. Thank you for supporting your local football team, and for purchasing this matchday programme.

TODAY’S TEAMS

Steve LodgeIan Wilson

Lee ApplebyJordan Wildey

Richard SpearsBradley BillamDavid Holvey

Shaun PendletonJohn TunneyChris HansonDean Jones

Jonathan MirfinBen Clark

Stuart RodgersDanny Taylor

Brandon FallonDean ThorntonNathan Fraser

Adam WisdomMarcel Chipamunga

Tom McLaughlinShane Maughan

Jason DodsworthSimon Houghton

Darren ShirtMark RyanKyle CookDeclan WelfordThomas HarbanRyan WhiteMatthew ThompsonAdam WhiteJason BentleyJack BriscoeJamie SuttonRichard GreenNicholas GillottRyan EastwoodKieron ScargillScott AlcockChris BorehamGareth HunterScott PoxonCraig WilkinsonAnthony SmithShane Clifford

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ROSSINGTON MAIN vs ATHERSLEY REC.

MATCHOFFICIALS

Daniel McGinley(Lincolnshire)

Stephen Lazenby(South Yorkshire)

Daniel Page(Lincolnshire)

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UPCOMINGMATCHES

ATOXFORD

STREET

Sat 10th Nov. 2:00pm

2ND TEAMvs

CARIBBEAN SPTSS&H Cup 2nd Rd

Tue 13th Nov. 7;45pm

1ST TEAMvs

BOTTESFORD TNNCEL Div 1ON BEHALF OF ALL AT ROSSINGTON MAIN FC

Enjoy the game & thank you for supporting your local team

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