Rossington Main vs Eccleshill United 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 HISTORYLike many local football clubs, the history of Rossington Main FC has been revised several times in recent years. Originally thought to have been formed in 1926, local knowledge has since revised this date to 1919 when ‘Rossington Colliery’ entered the Sheffield Association League, playing their fixtures on ground at the back of the Colliery offices. A club had competed under the Rossington Colliery name in 1917, but only since 1919 has the club been in continued existence.

The club moved to their current Oxford Street ground in 1921, and just a few years later enjoyed their best ever run in the FA Cup, reaching the 4th Qualifying Round in the 1924-25 season, where they were beaten 3-0 at Lincoln City. 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, following the erection of floodlights and a new Main Stand at Oxford Street which were christened with a friendly against Leeds United that attracted a crowd of around 1,200, 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 TODAY’S MAIN ISSUE...09 On This Day10 Today’s Visitors12 Season So Far in Pictures15 League News16 Main in Action18 Main in Action21 In Reserve22 Results & Appearances24 Football’s Faults

27 League Tables28 Results Service29 This Week’s Fixtures30 Away Day Travel33 Meet the Main Men34 1919 Q & A36 Meet the Main Men41 Starting Eleven42 Half-Time Teasers

Good afternoon and a welcome to today’s Division One fixture between ourselves and Eccleshill United. As ever, all at Rossington Main extend our warmest hospitality to all connected with today’s visitors and hope their supporters and officials enjoy their visit to Oxford Street.

We may not have the expensive lights and decorations - nor sadly the crowds - that are synonymous with the other Oxford Street at this time of year, but as last Saturday showed we are certainly not shy of entertainment on these terraces. Of course there is no guarantee that we will see another four goals in the final six minutes as we did against Pontefract a week ago, but at least we’re not being dragged round a department store looking at candles for Aunt Ada, something we can all be thankful for.

It was hard to know quite how to feel after last Saturday’s game. A 3-3 draw

against a side such as Pontefract is a decent result, but having led three times there is some inevitable disappointment that we could not quite hang on for the three points. However, the game did show something of a new resilience in the side to keep going for goals when perhaps in early season that first Pontefract equaliser may have opened the floodgates for the visitors.

With a crucial three games starting today against sides around us in the table such resilience could well prove an invaluable asset in the bid to stay in the NCEL

Enjoy the Game, and on behalf of all at Rossington Main have a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2013.

Up the Main!Glen Wilson

Teamsheets for today’s match are available shortly before kick-off from the Main Stand at a nominal fee of 20p. Please try and have the correct change.


ON THIS DAYSomething I didn’t counter for when hitting on the idea for this feature was days on which the Main haven’t played a game. I’ve records going back twenty years at my disposal, but it seems that in all that time the club haven’t taken to the field on this date, so instead I’ve picked out a couple of Main games from 23rd December, as well as some other notable football occurences from 22nd December.

2006 // NCEL DIVISION ONENOSTELL MINERS WELFARE 4-1 ROSSINGTON MAIN

Not a classic footballing year for the Main 2006-07, the club would end the season rooted to the foot of NCEL Division One after a disastrous campaign. This defeat against Nostell was the thirteenth match of an eighteen game league run that brought Rossington just a solitary point. December’s four games alone would see Main ship sixteen goals.

Ben Gilbert opened the scoring in this one after twelve minutes and the home side doubled their advantage through John Coppinger eight minutes before the break. Coppinger grabbed another just after half time and Craig Stephens completed the scoring for the hosts with half-hour still to play. Ryan Shelton’s 70th minute goal of little consolation for Rossington.

NCEL DIVISION ONEYORKSHIRE AMATEUR 3-1 ROSSINGTON MAIN//2000

about a bottom place finish wasn’teased by this loss at Bracken Edge, a fourth consecutive defeat for the month. It would be the return game between the two a month later that’d bring Main their next points, by way of a 1-0 win at Oxford Street.

Another disappointing December in a disappointing campaign for the Main; the 1st team finishing second bottom of Division One at the end of 2000-01, with just Tadcaster Albion beneath them. The Brewers had beaten Main in the game prior to this and concern

.....ALSO ON THIS DAY.....ALSO ON THIS DAY.....ALSO ON THIS DAY.....1963 // Guiseppi Bergomi is born. The Italian defender spent his entire twenty year career at Internazionale, and also played in four World Cup Finals tournaments (82, 86, 90 and 98) despite never playing in a World Cup qualifying match.

1967 // Dan Petrescu is born. The full-back started his career with Steaua Bucharest before moving to Italy’s Serie A, firstly with Foggia and then Genoa. He joined Sheffield Wednesday

in 1994, and then joined Chelsea a year later. Petrescu made 95 appearances for Romania, and is currently manager of Dynamo Moscow.

2007 // Nicklas Bendtner sets an English record, scoring just 1.8 seconds after coming on as a sub in the North London derby against Tottenham.

2008 // With typical Ken Bates decency Leeds United sack manager Gary McAllister just in time for Christmas.


TODAY’S VISITORS

There is evidence of an Eccleshill United football club in existence prior to 1910, in the form of a team who played at Eccleshill Recreation Ground. It is believed that this was a youth team with a maximum age of 20 years amongst its players.

The present Eccleshill United was also present before the Second World War, but this team had to be disbanded when most of the players and officials of the club went into the armed forces.

The club was reformed in 1948 and during the 1950s played its football in the Bradford Red Triangle League, whilst a move was made from the Recreation Ground to a new home at a pitch on Acre fields. Then, in 1963, the club purchased land at Plumpton Park, which remains its current headquarters. A great deal of work had to be done to transform what was an old quarry into two football pitches.

A WARM WELCOME TO ECCLESHILL UNITED

The club’s senior side joined the West Riding County Amateur League progressing to the Premier Division in 1972 and in 1974 a licensed clubhouse was built at the club’s ground In 1982 Eccleshill United applied to join the North East Counties League but were initially unsuccessful. New terracing was built and the dressing rooms upgraded and at the end of the 1984/85 season a successful application was made.

Since 1985 the club has operated in the Northern Counties East League with varying degrees of success. During the middle of the last decade the club fell on hard times and in 2008 the first team were relegated to the First Division, and the following season narrowly avoided finishing in the bottom two and being forced to leave the League.


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CLUB FACT FILESince then a new committee has been formed under the leadership of Adrian Benson and the committee has resolved to take the club forward. Mark Ellis was appointed Director of Football and he brought Ian Banks to the club as manager, bringing with him a wealth of experience in the Football League. Eccleshill also formed a good relationship with Bradford City and the Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy.

Mark and Ian have overseen the onfield transformation of the club whilst the committee have set about improving the stadium. The last three years have seen the Main Stand refurbished along with the floodlights, the playing surface has been levelled and the perimeter fence re-clad. New netting has also been installed between the ground and the neighbouring houses, not to mention new dugouts, goalposts and nets, plus an improved P.A System, whilst there are ongoing plans for new changing facilities at the ground.

The first team are doing reasonably well in the NCEL, though have recently seen a change of managers with Ian Banks giving way to the vastly experienced Bobby Davison who, as well as time spent playing for Leeds, Derby and others has also managed Ferencvaros. The United reserve team are playing at a very high standard in the Lancashire League and Eccleshill also run a successful U19s side.

With the dedicated people Eccleshill United now have in place it is hoped that the club will continue to develop “onwards and upwards.”

Founded:Entered NCEL:

Home Ground:

Nickname:County FA:

Best NCEL Finish:

19481985Rapid Solicitors Stadium (Plumpton Park)The EaglesWest Riding8th in Premier Div(1997-98 & 2002-03)

HONOURSNCEL Division One Winners: 1996-97

NCEL Reserve Division Winners: 1986-87 & 1989-90

Bradford Amateur League CupWinners: 1961-62

Bradford & District Senior CupWinners: 1984-85 & 1985-86West Riding County League

Winners: 1976-77

HOME COLOURS / AWAY COLOURS

PLAYERS PROGRESSINGBen Gordon (Chelsea)

Matthew Dempsey (Sheffield Utd)James Hanson (Bradford City)


THE SEASON IN PICTURESPICTURES FROM THE 2012-13 SEASON SO FAR

Assistant Manager Ian Wilson looks on during the second half of the 5-0 home

defat to Teversal in September

Jamie Green whips in a corner during the second half of October’s 3-2 win

at Yorkshire Amateur

Jonathan Mirfin lines up a free-kick during the home game with

Bottesford Town in November.

Rossington defend a first half corner away at Hallam in October. Main

would eventually lose the game 2-1.


LEAGUE NEWS

Scarborough Athletic have been in mourning following the death of former club manager Brian France last Monday.

France had played a major role in building the foundations of Scarborough Athletic and led them to promotion from Division One into the Premier Division in his second season with the club. Unfortunately France had been forced to retire from football management following a brain

haemorrhage suffered in September 2010 after he was struck by a ball during a match at Liversedge.

France never fully recovered from that freak accident, and passed away late on Monday 10th December. Since his death tributes have understandably poured in from across the League for the very popular figure, and all at Rossington Main extend our condolences to Mr France’s friends and family.

TRIBUTES PAID TO FORMER SCARBOROUGH MANAGER BRIAN FRANCE

HUNTER GIVEN GLASSHOUGHTON OUTLET

CUP DRAWN - BUT MAIN STILL WAIT ON QUARTER FINAL OPPONENTS

Rob Hunter is the new man at the helm of Premier Division Glasshoughton Welfare, having been introduced to his new squad ahead of last week’s postponed fixture with Parkgate.

Hunter has previously managed Tadcaster Albion as well as Harrogate Town and Harrogate Railway Athletic, and got off to a winning start at Leeds Road with a 4-2 victory over Hall Road Rangers.

The draw has been made for the Quarter Finals of the Sheffield & Hallamshire Rosehill Press Challenge Cup, but the Main 2nd team, the only remaining Doncaster side in the competition, must wait on the outcome of one of the remaining 3rd round ties before discovering their opponents.

Rossington, who have already defeated two Sheffield County Senior League sides in the competition will travel to face a third in January asthey take on the winner of the match

between 2nd Division Jubilee Sports and 1st Division Outbridge WMC. Both sides sit towards the top of their respective divisions with Jubilee currently unbeaten so either will represent a stern test for Main.

The Quarter Final draw in full;- Kirburton vs Everest- Jubilee Sports or Outbridge WMCvs Rossington Main (Res.)- Millmoor Jnrs vs Wombwell Main- Swinton Athletic vs Stocksbridge PS (Res.) or AFC Dronfield Woodhouse


MAIN IN ACTION

Another encouraging point on the board for Rossington Main from an entertaining and hard fought game against Pontefract Collieries at Oxford Street. Though having led twice in the final ten minutes Main can perhaps be disappointed not to have taken more from the fixture.

With Steve Lodge away, Ian Wilson was back at the helm for Main and the home side started get a foot in the game and managed to put in a testing low cross from each flank, the latter of which from the left had to be hooked over his own bar by Will Rowley.

Rossington were forced into an early change with a knock to Ben Clark bringing Richard Spears into the game and the substitute was straight into the action as neat work between Nathan Fraser and Dean Thornton on the left saw the latter square the ball across the top of the area to the unmarked Spears arriving on the right, but his first time effort flew over the bar.

The game was still evenly matched at this stage and had Pontefract’s Brenton Leister been more adept at holding the line then he would have caused Main much more problems than the two he was restricted to by the assistant referee’s flag. The first of these chances saw him fire a fierce shot from the right channel that

Liam Copley in the Main goal got a good hand on to turn over the bar. The second saw him tumble to the floor in the area as Rowley stretched to tackle. With Pontefract appealing for a penalty and the home crowd fearing the worst the referee blew, only to book the Ponte player for diving. A brave call from the official, but from my position behind the goal, the right one too.

The frustration felt by the visitors would be further exasperated just a couple of minutes later as Rossington took the lead; Doyle’s low through ball releasing Brandon Fallon and the forward calmly slotted the ball into the corner for 1-0. Soon after the goal the temperature of the game was raised as a fierce challenge from Fraser brought a rightful yellow card, not to mention more unnecessary handbags than Zsa Zsa Gabor’s wardrobe. But with the visiting forwards still failing to stay onside Main finished the half on top as a Fraser free-kick was glanced over by Rowley and then a cross from the other side had to be headed over from beneath his own bar by a Collieries defender with Fallon looming.

The visitors, looking to get back into the game, started the second half on the front foot, forcing a succession of corners, though they would be unable to capitalise on the set-pieces. At the other end Rossington continued to

SAT 15TH DECEMBER // NCEL DIVISION ONEROSSINGTON MAIN 3-3 PONTEFRACT COLLIERIES


MAIN IN ACTIONhave sights of goal to potentially add to their lead; Brad Billam’s low long-range effort bringing a comfortable save from the visiting ‘keeper.

Just before the hour mark though Pontefract found their equaliser, as they worked the ball back into the area from an initial blocked shot, and a low square ball across the face of goal was turned in by Leister from close range. Back level the visitors grew in confidence and the better chances of the next quarter of an hour would fall their way. Firstly a cross from the left top the near post was volleyed wide, then as Leister broke from halfway he only had Copley to beat, but the keeper stood his ground well, getting down to block at the feet of Leister. The Collieries’ captain also flashed a shot just over the bar, but having weathered that storm Rossington began to force chances of their own breaking forward.

First to threaten for Main was John Tunney as a cross from the right was cleared his way, but the midfielder’s half-volley flew over. He’d have an even greater chance minutes later as Fallon broke down the right and squared to put Tunney in on goal, but his touch was heavy and the Ponte ‘keeper was able to smother the chance. Still the opportunities kept coming for Main and a minute later Billam got into the area to flash a powerful effort across goal that cannoned back off the far-post, with Doyle striking the follow-up to loud “ooohs” from the home crowd.

Finally, with just six minutes left the pressure told as again Main worked the ball over to the left and ultimately to the feet of Spears who tucked it beyond the ‘keeper and make it 2-1 to Rossington. Sadly, that lead would last barely a minute as Collieries hit back, Leister finding enough space in the area to level the scores with five minutes left.

Undeterred by the set-back Main pushed once more and when they got their chance they took it, a deep cross from Fraser came back off the post and Fallon was on hand to control it and turn a shot goalwards that squeezed under the ‘keeper to put Main 3-2 ahead.

Incredibly there was still time for one final twist as Ponte threw men forward in the final minute and with Main failing to clear their lines a cross from the left found three Collieries players queuing up to head home with Steve Tierney taking the initiative to do so. A cruel blow for Rossington in a game they had done enough to win, but heart can be taken in the manner they fought to regain the lead twice, when perhaps earlier in the season they may have wilted.

Main Line-up: Liam Copley; Danny Taylor, Will Rowley, David Holvey, Brad Billam; Ben Clark, John Tunney, Niall Doyle, Dean Thornton; Brandon Fallon, Nathan Fraser

Subs: Richard Spears (on for Clark), Adam Wisdom (on for Thornton), Jonathan Cook (on for Rowley)


MAIN IN ACTIONA FEW IMAGES FROM LAST SATURDAY’S DRAW WITH PONTEFRACT

The teams shake hands ahead of kick-off at Oxford Street.

Richard Spears enters the fray as a first half substitute for Ben Clark

Liam Copley launches a free-kick down field during the first half.

Rossington look to launch a counterattack early in the second half.


IN RESERVE

The 2nd team continued their impressive run in the Sheffield & Hallamshire Cup a fortnight ago, with a second successive scalp over Sheffield County Senior League opposition.

Having defeated 1st Division Caribbean Sports in the 2nd round of

the competition Main were in for an even sterner test in this fixture as they travelled to Premier League Davy F.C However Main, despite having lost a number of players to the 1st team of late, proved resilient and defied the odds to secure a hard-fought and tense 3-2 victory and with it an unlikely place in the Quarter Finals.

SAT 15TH DECEMBER // DONCASTER & DISTRICT PREMIER LEAGUEBRAMLEY SUNNYSIDE 6-5 ROSSINGTON MAIN

After the joy of continuing their Sheffield & Hallamshire Cup run the week before the 2nd team made a disappointing, if not eventful, return to Premier League action as they fell on the wrong side of an eleven goal thriller away at leaders Bramley Sunnyside.

With a number of players who had previously been 2nd team stalwarts again on 1st team duty it was another young 2nd XI that made the trip to Rotherham’s Ruby Cook Sports Ground and one that, with Jordan Wildey injured and Dan Lodge unavailable, didn’t have a recognised goalkeeper.

That factor could go someway to explain the resulting goal-glut of a fixture that saw the home side do enough to keep Rossington at arms length throughout.

Though captain Reece Brailey led the way for Main, notching a hat-trick, the home-side always remained that one-step ahead, with Salt scoring four for Sunnyside. Marcel Chipamunga and Dave McGee would also find the net for Main, but despite taking the visitors’ tally to five, goals from Donnelly and Brunyee for Bramley ensured that it was the home side who triumphed to retain their place at the top of the table.

Rossington now have a welcome couple of weeks break over Christmas to regroup and prepare for their next fixture. Though they remain wedged in mid-table in the league, they are still chasing Cup silverware with a second round date in the Doncaster Premier Division KO Cup, not to mention a Sheffield & Hallamshire Cup quarter final awaiting them in the new year.

SAT 8TH DECEMBER // SHEFFIELD & HALLAMSHIRE CUP 3RD RNDDAVY FC 2-3 ROSSINGTON MAIN

The Rossington Main 2nd XI are sponsored for 2012-13 byMICK’S CARPETS


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Chipamunga11

McGee2

SidebottomHansonHarteClark9

Wisdom7

Chipamunga9

Jones9

Spears6

WildeyDoyle11

Chipamunga11

Wisdom9

Fallon5

Coburn11

Chipamunga11

Wisdom10

HolveyMaugha10

Cook5

Spears7

ClarkChipamunga9

Clark14

Maughan11

Wisdom10

WisdomWildeyJones5

Spears4

Thornton11

Clark9

WildeyChipamunga7

Brailey

MirfinApplebySpencerClark11

RowleyRowley

Cook5

Kilmartin7

Thornton9

Wisdom

Fraser11

Maughan9

Wildey1

Wildey1

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

NO. 7. NOT ENOUGH CHRISTMAS FOOTBALLAt Christmas you can be sure of many things; anti-climactic television programming, dad slipping into a brandy butter induced post-lunch coma and Premier League managers appearing on television to complain about their fixture schedule.

Advocating a winter break like those endured by football fans across most of the continent, predominantly the overseas managers, and usually Arsene Wenger like look gravely into the lens of the television cameras and intone that there is something wrong with the way fixtures are scheduled at Christmas time in the UK. And they’re right of course. There is something wrong. There just simply aren’t enough games.

Boxing Day football with the family is Christmas for me, often a greater cause of anticipation and excitement than the day itself. Because let’s face it, as we get older, the day itself holds fewer and fewer surprises, turkey again, the same family stories, will it be grey socks or black socks? Not so Boxing Day football, which tends unfathomably to bring end-to-end matches in front of larger than average crowds huddled beneath new hats and a cloud of day old alcohol. That to me is Christmas.

Boxing Day 1963, when players were you suspect as hungover and turkey laden as the folk watching them, was perhaps the best advocate for the brilliance and unpredictability of

Christmas football. On that day 66 goals tumbled in across just ten top flight games, including a 10-1 win for Fulham over Ipswich, an 8-2 away win for Blackburn at West Ham and a 4-4 draw between Tottenham and West Brom at a packed Hawthorns.

But the footballers of the past were a different breed, playing heartily not just on Boxing Day, but on Christmas Day too, back to back games on pitches thick with frost or snow. Those days are a world away now, indeed this year’s Boxing Day game between Arsenal against West Ham has already been postponed due to a strike by works on the London Underground. Because of course there is no way that supporters could get to a match between clubs just 8 and a half miles apart in a city served by one of the most expansive public transport networks in the world.

“Oh but they have families…” some will say of footballers. Aye, but they only work half days playing a game and get paid more than our yearly salaries in a week. I’m sure their families are ok, if they forego the turkey and the afternoon snooze.

So please, give us more football. Because without it all we will do at Christmas is shovel Quality Street down our throats whilst enduring the company of our respective families. And no-one wants that.


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.

Pts4844414141393837373634322827*262221202020189

GD+23+32+12+12+8

+16+30+14+11+13+6-7-1-2

-12-23-9-5

-17-21-43-37

A26294234413328332741344242375252424047587457

F49615446494958473854403541354029333530373120

L23658476888

1299

1114101110131616

D6558262446424424652533

W1413121113111211111010108886556552

P22212324232121212324222421212124212118232421

Athersley RecreationAlbion SportsCleethorpes TownKnaresborough TownShirebrook TownLouth TownAFC EmleyWorsborough Bridge AthPontefract CollieriesTeversalClipstone WelfareGrimsby BoroughHemsworth M.W.Bottesford TownDinnington TownROSSINGTON MAINHallamEccleshill UnitedAskern VillaYorkshire AmateurAppleby FrodinghamSelby Town

DONCASTER & DISTRICT PREMIER LEAGUE

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.

P12101111108

10121079

10

Pts30281917161613*12121000

GD+33+34-5+8+8+2

+19-2

-12+2-39-48

A181129192113192839134858

F514524272915382627159

10

L20444248639

10

D011211100100

W1096555544300

Bramley SunnysideShafton VillaHemsworth TownSouth Elmsall United Serv.Denaby UnitedSutton RoversROSSINGTON MAINScawthorpe & Bentley R.Bawtry TownKinsley BoysSouth Kirkby CollieryCarcroft Village

*3 points deducted

*1 point deducted


RESULTS SERVICE

Shildon

Armthorpe WelfareArnold Town

Brighouse TownGlasshoughton Welfare

Matlby MainPickering TownRetford United

Staveley Miners WelfareWinterton Rangers

Albion SportsAthersley Recreation

Bottesford TownClipstone WelfareEccleshill UnitedGrimsby Borough

Knaresborough TownROSSINGTON MAIN

Shirebrook TownTeversal

Bramley SunnysideCarcroft VillageDenaby United

Hemsworth TownSouth Elmsall United Services

Sutton Rovers

Parkgate

LiversedgeWorksop ParramoreNostell Miners WelfareHall Road RangersThackleyBridlington TownLong Eaton UnitedBarton Town Old BoysHeanor Town

Selby TownLouth TownHemsworth Miners WelfareWorsborough Bridge AthleticDinnington TownYorkshire AmateurAppleby FrodinghamPontefract CollieriesAskern VillaHallam

ROSSINGTON MAINSouth Kirkby CollieryBawtry TownShafton VillaScawthorpe & Bentley RhinosKinsley Boys

3 - 1

2 - 1P - P3 - 04 - 22 - 03 - 13 - 13 - 01 - 6

P - PP - PP - P3 - 1P - P3 - 23 - 13 - 35 - 01 - 1

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SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBERFA VASE THIRD ROUND

Results service compiled with the aid of the BARIS Northern Counties East League website for NCEL, Senior County Cup and National competitions, the Football Mitoo website for Doncaster & District FA competitions, and the Sheffield

FA website for Sheffield & Hallamshire County Challenge Cup results

DONCASTER & DISTRICT SENIOR LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

Lincoln Moorlands RailwayTadcaster AlbionBrighouse TownStaveley Miners WelfareArnold TownRetford UnitedBridlington TownWinterton RangersMaltby MainHall Road RangersArmthorpe Welfare

Clipstone WelfareAskern VillaKnaresborough TownGrimsby BoroughAlbion SportsBottesford TownEccleshill UnitedPontefract CollieriesAthersley RecreationTeversal

ROSSINGTON MAINAppleby FrodinghamLouth TownAlbion SportsDinnington TownAFC EmleyShirebrook TownAthersley RecreationKnaresborough Town


Barton Town Old BoysGlasshoughton Welfare

Heanor TownLiversedge

Long Eaton UnitedNostell Miners Welfare

ParkgatePickering Town

Scarborough AthleticThackley

Worksop Parramore

Appleby FrodinghamCleethorpes TownDinnington Town

HallamHemsworth Miners Welfare

Louth TownROSSINGTON MAIN

Selby TownShirebrook Town

Yorkshire Amateur

Askern VillaBottesford Town

Clipstone WelfareEccleshill United

HallamHemsworth Miners Welfare

TeversalWorsborough Bridge Athletic

Yorkshire Amateur

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WEDNESDAY 26TH DECEMBERNORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE DIVISION ONE

THIS WEEK’S FIXTURES

NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE DIVISION ONE

SATURDAY 22ND DECEMBERNORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

There is also a full programme of fixtures in the NCEL Premier on Boxing Day.The Main 2nd team’s next fixture had not been confirmed at time of print.


AWAY DAY TRAVEL BACK THE BLUES ON THE ROAD

Wednesday 26th DecemberAskern Villa

The Welfare Sports GroundManor Way, AskernDoncaster, DN6 0AJNCEL Division One

Kick-off: 3:00pmAdmission: £4 and £2

(£1 for under 16s)Cover for 275 (96 seats)

DirectionsHead over North Bridge (Doncaster) then take the A19 through Bentley to Askern. The entrance to the ground is on the left just before the marker stone for the village.Public TransportBus 405/408/409 from Doncaster Interchange, takes 25 minutes. Stops on Manor Way

Saturday 12th JanuaryKnaresborough Town

Manse LaneManse Lane, Knaresborough,

North Yorkshire, HG5 8LFNCEL Division One

Kick-off: 3:00pmAdmission: £3 and £2

Cover for 75

DirectionsTake the A1 North. Leave at the A59 junction (heading West). Turn right at the roundabout; Manse Lane is the first left after the speed restriction sign. The ground is on the right after around 400m.Public Transport20 min walk from Knaresborough station. Head up the hill to High Street, turn right. Manse Lane is after 2/3 of a mile on right.


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 & AAS ROSSINGTON MAIN WERE FORMED IN 1919, WE PROVIDE 19

QUESTIONS & 19 ANSWERS TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW THE MAIN MENThis afternoon’s interviewee is TOM HARTE who is currently

in his first season as part of the Main 1st team.Q1. When was your debut for Rossington Main and who was it against?A1. I made my debut this season away at Louth after a late call up! We got beat 1-0 but deserved better. Q2. What is your first footballing memory?A2. Winning the League at Junior Boys level with Rossington, back when I was a goalscoring midfielder!

Q3. What was the first team you played for?A3. Rossington Juniors; was the best team at that level.

Q4. Which team do you support?A4. Apart from the mighty Rossington Main, I had a season ticket at Doncaster Rovers for 10 years.

Q5. Which footballer was your boyhood hero?A5. Either Eric Cantona or David Beckham, best number 7’s the Premier League has seen.

Q6. Who do you consider the greatest ever player in your position? A6. Now that I’m a Centre Midfielder I would say Niall Doyle (no offense Spenner) ha!

Q7. What was the first professional game you ever went to watch in the flesh?A7. Doncaster Rovers v Kidderminster I think and Neville Southall was in net; LEGEND!

Q8. If you could travel in time to attend any match ever which would you choose? A8. Definitely the World Cup Final in 1966.

Q9. What is your favourite ever football kit? A9. The green and white hooped Vandanel Doncaster Rovers kit; that was legendary.

Q10. What make of boots do you prefer to wear? A10. Adidas Predators; best boots ever.

Q11. Favourite ground you have ever played at (apart from Oxford Street obviously)? A11. Congleton Town’s ground was very good to play at. There was a decent crowd when we played there as well.

Q13. If you could play at any ground in the world which would it be? A13. Would have loved to have played at Doncaster Rovers’ Belle Vue, it was the best pitch in England.


Quiz Answers (from page 42): 1. Finland, 2. Nottingham Forest, 3. 1914, 4. Paraguay, 5. South Korea, 6. £35million, 7. Athletico Madrid, 8. Reading and Cardiff City, 9. 1976; both

Clydebank and Alloa hosted games in Scotland, 10. True, 11. Phil King (Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa), Ledley King (Tottenham), Marlon King (Watford, Wigan, Coventry, Hull)

Q12. What is your most prized footballing possession?A12. Pace! Haha... nah passing, like Rossington’s Xabi Alonso.

Q14. What is your proudest achievement in football so far?A14. I was captain of Bessacarr Under 16s and we won the League and Cup double.

Q15. What has been your favorite moment playing for Rossington Main? A15. The 1-0 away win at Shirebrook earlier this season!

Q16. Sum what playing for Rossington Main means to you in 5 words or less. A16. Love it with my mates!

Q17. Who is the best player you have ever played alongside?A17. Shaun Pendleton; shame he’s left us for kangaroos!

Q18. Who is the best player you have ever played against? A18. I would say Joe Lumsden at Junior level, he’s now bagging goals for fun at Armthorpe. Q19. Lastly, which other players would make up your dream 5-a-side team?A19. Dan Lodge (‘The Cat’)Dean JonesBrad BillamScott Spencer (Legend of 5-a-side).

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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 ELEVENTHIS ISSUE’S XI: NOTABLE CHRISTMAS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Boxing Day 1860Hallam 0-2 SheffieldThe first ever football match between two separate clubs, as our current Division One rivals Hallam lost 2-0 to neighbours Sheffield at Sandygate.Christmas Day 1914Germany 2-3 Great BritainApparently at least one of the fabled ‘No Mans’ Land’ football matches was recorded, a letter to the Guardian on New Years Day 1915 detailing this fixture between a German regiment and the British Saxon regiment.Boxing Day 1920Dick Kerr Ladies 4-0 St HelensOne of the highest attended women’s matches in British history as around 45-53,000 people reportedly attended this charity match at Goodison Park.Christmas Day 1925Argentina 2-2 BrazilNeeding a draw to lift the Copa America, Argentina trailed 2-0 to Brazil at La Bombonera, but in front of a rapturous crowd they sealed the needed draw at the death with a goal from Manuel Seoane. Christmas Day 1948Chelsea 1-2 PortsmouthA first for British football this, with the first ever match programme produced for this game.Christmas Day 1957Chelsea 7-4 PortsmouthJimmy Greaves cantered to four goals on his return to the Chelsea side in a match which suggests that, if nothing else, 50s footballers liked a drink on Christmas Eve. On Boxing Day the teams met again in the return fixture with Portsmouth winning 3-0.

Boxing Day 1963Fulham 10-1 Ipswich TownFulham’s club record victory came over Alf Rasmey’s Ipswich on Boxing Day 1963; Graham Leggatt and Bobby Howfield each scored hat-tricks for the Cottagers, though remarkably Town won the return fixture 4-2 two days later.Boxing Day 1979Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 Sheffield UtdThe most famous of all Steel City derbies; Wednesday’s 4-0 triumph at Hillsborough having become known amongst Owls fans as the Boxing Day Massacre.Boxing Day 1999Southampton 1-2 ChelseaA seminal moment in the life of the Premier League as Chelsea became the first club to field an entirely foreign starting XIBoxing Day 2008Nottingham Forest 2-4 Doncaster RoversThe game that kick-started Rovers’ Championship spell, bottom of the table going into this game they stormed into a 4-0 lead at the City Ground, the second goal coming from a 22 pass move. Rovers, then went on to win six of their next seven league fixtures.Boxing Day 2008Manchester City 5-1 Hull CityAn impressive win for City, but this game would be most remembered for Hull manager Phil Brown’s decision to conduct his half time team-talk on the pitch – a move Jimmy Bullard would infamously ape in a goal celebration on the same ground a year later.


HALF-TIME TEASERSTACKLE THIS CHRISTMAS THEMED FIRST XI

1. In which country can you watch FC Santa Claus? 2. On Boxing Day ‘08 from which club was manager Colin Calderwood sacked?3. In which year did the World War I Christmas Truce game between British and German troops take place?4. Which country does former Blackburn striker Roque SANTA Cruz hail from? 5. TURKEY’s best performance in the World Cup was in 2002, which country did they defeat in the 3rd place play-off?6. How much did Liverpool pay for Andy CAROLL in January 2011?

7. JESUS Gil is the infamous former president of which Spanish Football Club?8. Which two Football League clubs did notorious football bad boy ROBIN Friday play for?9. In what year were the last UK professional fixtures to be played on Christmas Day; 1956, 1966 or 1976?10. True or false; Southampton once fielded a player called Cecil Christmas?11. Name THREE KINGS to have played football in the English Premier League.

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

George Spears

Jordan WildeyLiam Copley

Richard SpearsBradley BillamDanny TaylorDavid HolveyJohn TunneyChris HansonDean Jones

Jonathan MirfinBen Clark

Brandon FallonDean ThorntonNathan Fraser

Adam WisdomMarcel Chipamunga

Tom McLaughlinScott Maughan

Scott Spencer

Bobby Davison-Mark Cox

Karl MartensCharlie PorterAdam McCabeJackson PatilloBen LambBrandon RoaneDylan StoneJae LeeDoug StevensonAlec RouseDrake TreaseReid HardachAustin HartAndreas HernandezLewis HorneDelano BrownNick PastuhovMitchell SmithZach LacasseVictor BalisClifford LyleRicardo CubilloMarcus Edwards

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MATCHOFFICIALS

David Godwin(Derbyshire)

Andrew Farr(Lincolnshire)

Matthew Maddison

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On behalf of all at Oxford Streetenjoy the game & thank you for supporting your

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FROM EVERYONE AT ROSSINGTON MAIN FC

MERRY CHRISTMAS& ALL THE BEST FOR 2013

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