Sheffield FC vs Halesowen Town FC - MATCHDAY PROGRAMME #26

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Hello and welcome to the Home of Football as Hello and welcome to the Home of Football as we welcome our friends from Halesowen we welcome our friends from Halesowen Town for this evening’s visit to Sheffield Town for this evening’s visit to Sheffield Football Club, and the next in our EvoFootball Club, and the next in our Evo--Stik Stik Division One South campaign.Division One South campaign.

We’d like to offer a very warm welcome to John Hill, his team, their fans and officials, and hope they enjoy their stay here at Dronfield - joining us in the Coach and Horses pub after the game for a drink or two - and have a safe journey home after, whatever the score.

I was lost for words on Saturday, and it’s not often I can say that.

The performance on Saturday was far from acceptable, and I must say it was the worst defensive performance I can remember from a team I’ve been in charge of - and the lads know that.

I think Jordan summed it up in his after-match interview when he said the display was lacking in character and guts, he was right, and like he said you can’t accept that in any walk of life.

You can’t just give up - yes we were unfortunate to into the break three down - but that was no excuse just to give up.

We are in the middle of a very difficult period at the moment at Sheffield Club, we’ve had our fair share of bad press in the local papers, but we have to put all that behind us.

The sign of good character is when you shine in the face of adversity, you learn a lot about your players when you are losing games, and we learned a lot about ours on Saturday.

It was a shame that so many experienced players weren't at the races, again we lacked that leadership, and again we are making excuses.

Just about every one of those players that pulled on a red shirt on Saturday are capable of playing at a higher level, but they didn’t

show it to me or the coaching team.

Yes, there were highlights, and young Connor Shirley was one of those who put in a full shift.

When your side is 5-1 down, and you are willing to chase a ball down and fly over the hoardings says as much as any of the negatives did, and for that he should be proud.

Enough though of feeling sorry for ourselves, we will have to pick ourselves up and go again tonight, and it seems we couldn’t pick a tougher assignment to get going again with.

Halesowen have proven themselves to be serious title contenders, they are top of the pile at the moment, and no doubt they’ll be looking to build on that tonight with three more points.

I said the other week we have a big say in the title and promotion race, we are due to face some big guns in the weeks to come, but like we showed against Coalville we are more than capable of holding our own.

We should be safe from relegation, we only need a couple more wins and we are safe, but it is no time for complacency.

The lads are going to have to show more of the character that rocked Coalville, and less of the sort that gave Mickleover an easy ride on Saturday.

We know we can do it, the lads know they can do it, so let’s get out there and give a display befitting this Club.

Onwards and upwards - and Up The Club!

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Halesowen Town were formed in 1873 and Halesowen Town were formed in 1873 and played initially in the Birmingham Combination, played initially in the Birmingham Combination, with a highest recorded finish of 4with a highest recorded finish of 4thth on three on three occasions in the 1920s. In 1947 they joined occasions in the 1920s. In 1947 they joined the Birmingham and District League and the Birmingham and District League and immediately won the title. They remained in immediately won the title. They remained in the league, later known as the West Midlands the league, later known as the West Midlands League, without really making any further League, without really making any further impact until the early 1980s. impact until the early 1980s.

There was some success in cup competitions with Town winning the Worcestershire Senior Cup twice and reaching the 1st round of the FA Cup in 1956. 1982 ended with the side 4th in the Premier Division before an incredible run of success over the next four seasons. They won the West Midlands Premier League title in 1983, ’84, ‘85 and ’86, losing just 14 of 152 games during that time. In addition they reached the final of the FA Vase in 1983 before lifting the trophy in both 1985 and 1986, stuffing Sheffield 8-1 along the way in the latter of those, and added wins in the League Cup and Birmingham Senior Cup.

They joined the Southern League in 1986, winning the Midland Division in 1990 and finishing 8th in the Premier the following year – during which time their average crowd topped 1,000. The Staffordshire Senior Cup was won in 1989 and the club played in the 1st Round of the FA Cup for seven consecutive seasons from 1985/86 to ‘91/92.

They achieved a Southern League high of 2nd in 1996, added another Birmingham Senior Cup win in 1998 and lifted the Western Division title in 2002. Despite financial problems The Yeltz won the Worcestershire Senior Cup twice, reached the FA Cup 1st Round again in 2004/05 and only narrowly lost in the Southern League play-off final in 2008.

The financial problems continued to dog the club however with a 2011 relegation and subsequent transfer to the NPL Division One South, where they finished narrowly outside the play-offs, on goal difference only, last season.

The start to this season was a strange one with two defeats at home and a pair of victories away but they soon settled into a more consistent run

of form. FA Cup progress was made through three rounds, before defeat to Marske United, and a total of 19 league points from a possible 24 were collected through September and October. November began well with two more league wins but defeats at Newcastle and Scarborough slowed progress a little although they still found time to beat Bedworth and Mickleover at home.

December could prove the crucial month in the season as a run of tricky looking games yielded maximum points, conceding just two goals as they saw off Lincoln, Romulus, Sutton Coldfield, Sheffield, Eastwood and Loughborough to top the table going in to 2014.

The weather upset the rhythm of many teams during the opening months of the year and the Yeltz were no different as they managed just a single win in five games, at home to Rainworth. They showed their resilience during this tough patch however by losing just once, although crucially this was at home to title rivals Coalville.

March saw them bounce back in fine style as they won vital ‘6 pointers’ against both Leek and Coalville. Defeat at home to Belper wasn’t ideal but they have since taken maximum points from games against Gresley, Newcastle, Market Drayton and Scarborough to maintain their position at the summit of the table.

With none of the other leading sides in action tonight Town will desperately want to extend their lead with a win over us.

The GafferThe Gaffer John Hill joined as manager of Halesowen Town in September 2012, beating off over 20 candidates who applied for the job. John brings a pedigree of experience along with being well

known in the non league scene, he left Tipton Town in 2011 following an illustrious 10 years in which he got the club promoted to the Midland Alliance and reached the first round of the FA Cup.

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Halesowen TownHalesowen Town Player Profiles 2013Player Profiles 2013--1414

SAMSAM PEARSONPEARSON: Goalkeeper Sam is a product of the Stourbridge youth system before spending three years with Dudley Sports. He is a young goalkeeper with exciting prospects after being a regular in the past few seasons and will provide competition for the number one position.

MATTHEW SARGEANTMATTHEW SARGEANT: Goalkeeper Matthew signed for Halesowen in November from Worcester City, previously played for John Hill at Tipton Town.

ASA CHARLTONASA CHARLTON: Defender Asa is a well-known footballer in the local area who has a vast experience in the non league game. He has played for many local clubs including Telford United, Worcester City and Leamington. He also had a brief spell with Mansfield Town who were playing in League Two at the time

KRISTIAN GREENKRISTIAN GREEN: Defender (left) Kristian has most recently been playing for Gornal Athletic in a hugely successful season where he helped The Peacocks reach the quarter final of the FA Vase and finishing high in the league.

JOE HULLJOE HULL: Defender Joe comes with a pedigree of experience having played for Kidderminster Harriers, Redditch United, and Hinckley United and more recently at Stourport.

BRENDAN KELLYBRENDAN KELLY: Defender Former captain of Alvechurch Football Club and Sutton Coldfield player. Joined Halesowen Town in the summer of 2011/12.

CURTIS TILTCURTIS TILT: Defender Recently signed from Tipton Town. He previously played for Gornal Athletic where he was the 2012-13 Player of the Season.

ÜMIT EMINOĞLUÜMIT EMINOĞLU: Forward Although he was born in Solihull, Eminoğlu is of Turkish descent and he has already represented Turkey at U16 level. He started on the books of Aston Villa Academy, becoming a regular scorer in the FA Premier Academy League.

AARON GRIFFITHSAARON GRIFFITHS: Midfield Aaron started out his career as a youth player at Aston Villa before a spell with Coventry City before joining Halesowen Town where he made 32 appearances for the club, scoring two goals in the process.

JEANJEAN--MICHEL GUEYESMICHEL GUEYES: Midfield (right) Jean-Michel made his first appearance for the First Team during the pre season in August 2011 against Redditch United. He made his full debut against Yate Town in the same month.

MATTHEW MARTINMATTHEW MARTIN: Midfield Matthew joins us for the 2013/14 season. He previously had a successful season where he played for Gornal Athletic. A skilful midfielder he should provide competition for the Yeltz middle line.

TOM TONKSTOM TONKS: Midfield Tom is a strong central midfielder who likes to get forward; he signed for Halesowen Town in March 2013 from Tipton Town where he was the clubs captain.

ELLIOTT TURNERELLIOTT TURNER: Midfield Elliott is a 19-year-old midfielder, and former Shrewsbury Town youth team captain, is a welcome addition to John Hill's side. Elliot is a player released from the professional ranks aiming to prove their worth in the non-League game. Turner’s only other previous experience of the level was a loan spell at Conference Premier side Tamworth last season and has played at Worcester City pre-season.

BEN HASELEYBEN HASELEY: Forward (left) Ben has previously played for Great Wyrley and Heath Hayes; Ben made his Halesowen debut against North Leigh in January 2012, scoring after 10 minutes. Haseley scored 42 goals in the 2012/13 season earning him

an accolade of awards including the league player of the season, golden boot award and nominated in the Evo-Stik team of the year.

NIGEL PENNEYNIGEL PENNEY: Forward Nigel is an ex Tipton Town striker who is a young hungry player with a raw fast pace. He was previously with Tipton Town Reserves and also has been at Blackheath where he was a cup winner

IYSEDEN CHRISTIEIYSEDEN CHRISTIE: Forward Iyseden had been released by Alfreton after joining them from Tamworth having made 36 appearances in all, scoring 11 times. He started his career with Coventry City, before embarking on spells with Mansfield Town, Leyton Orient, Kidderminster Harriers, Rochdale, Stevenage Borough, Torquay and more latterly Kettering Town, Farnborough, Coventry Sphinx, AFC Telford United and King's Lynn before signing for the Lambs.


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History CornerHistory Corner With Andy DixonWith Andy Dixon

In the 1985/86 season an FA Vase run had seen victories In the 1985/86 season an FA Vase run had seen victories over Kiveton Park, Droylsden, Frecheville and over Kiveton Park, Droylsden, Frecheville and Ellesmere Port and Neston before it brought an away Ellesmere Port and Neston before it brought an away draw, and our first meeting, against Halesowen Town. draw, and our first meeting, against Halesowen Town. Town were the defending FA Vase champions, having Town were the defending FA Vase champions, having also reached the final in 1983, and were on their way to also reached the final in 1983, and were on their way to a 4a 4th th straight West Midlands League title (they lost just straight West Midlands League title (they lost just 14 of 152 games during this spell)! The task proved as 14 of 152 games during this spell)! The task proved as tough on the pitch as it looked with twins Paul and Lee tough on the pitch as it looked with twins Paul and Lee Joinson scoring six for the home side in a massive 8Joinson scoring six for the home side in a massive 8--1 1 win! win!

Halesowen would go on to retain the trophy at Wembley in April and the Joinsons hit a total of 82 between them in all competitions that season so Club weren’t the only side to suffer at their hands!

Due to differing levels on the football pyramid and geographical separation the sides have not clashed with each other until finding themselves together in the NPL Division One South last season. Following a good start to the campaign Club travelled to Halesowen looking to wipe out the memories of that 1986 defeat and managed to do so with a brave comeback after Halesowen had been two up at half time.

Steve Woolley scored a penalty to pull one back and after much Sheffield pressure Jamie Hadfield rose to head the equaliser and give Club 15 minutes to steal all three points. Five minutes later the ball came to Shaq McKenzie 30 yards out and the striker took one look - a touch - then struck the ball into the bottom corner of the net. The home side pushed everything forward but Sheffield held on to pick up a hard fought win.

As with the ‘on this date’ column there are few highlights in the record books this week and since then Town have continued their supremacy in games between the sides – in total the record shows today’s visitors to the good by 16 goals to 4 in our meetings!

The return game last season came in mid-January and put a halt to a mini recovery under the new management team of Ian Whitehorne and Vill Powell with a lacklustre performance making it more than two months without a home win. Ben Haseley scored a goal early in each half before completing his hat-trick to take his season’s tally to 30 goals.

This season we visited The Grove in December with the

side having a real makeshift look to it. Scott Thompson, in goal, and Under 19’s full back Connor Shirley both made their debuts with winger Watheq Al-Hakam pressed into action on the left of defence too and coach Vill Powell ploughing a lone furrow up front. A long throw caused early confusion in the visitors’ defence and Iyseden Christie headed home an easy finish to put The Yeltz ahead.

After Club had regained some composure Kyle Patterson tapped in after a good Thompson save to realistically end the game as a serious contest. Sheffield continued to battle and took control of the game after the break but after a good shout for a penalty was waved away by the referee the home side rounded things off as Christie scored his second of the game to send Town into Christmas sitting at the top of the table.

Since our last meeting Town have maintained their fine form and challenge for the title at the very summit of the table. They have tasted defeat just twice since the turn of the year and will expect nothing less than another win against Club this evening. Ben Haseley and Iyseden Christie continue to knock in goals for fun, the pair not a million miles away from a goal a game between them having notched around 40 already in all competitions.

Behind them players such as Kristian Green and Tom Tonks have led a consistent supporting cast and with the second highest average crowds in the division they are certainly a club well placed to compete at a higher level. Despite the enormity of the task facing Sheffield today they have beaten the eventual champions at home in each of the last two seasons so perhaps we can continue that record today and start to improve our history against Halesowen Town in the process?!

FIRST MEETING 11/01/1986, FA Vase Round Four FIRST MEETING 11/01/1986, FA Vase Round Four HALESOWEN TOWN 8HALESOWEN TOWN 8 Paul Joinson (4), Lee Joinson (2), Ian Sherwood (2)Paul Joinson (4), Lee Joinson (2), Ian Sherwood (2)

SHEFFIELD FC 1SHEFFIELD FC 1 OwnOwn--GoalGoal

PREVIOUS MEETING 11/01/2013, NPL Div 1 South PREVIOUS MEETING 11/01/2013, NPL Div 1 South HALESOWEN TOWN 3HALESOWEN TOWN 3 Iyseden Christie (2), Kyle PattersonIyseden Christie (2), Kyle Patterson

SHEFFIELD FC 0SHEFFIELD FC 0


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Sheffield 1 Sheffield 1 Mickleover Sports 5Mickleover Sports 5 EvoEvo--Stik Division One South Stik Division One South

Saturday, 29/03/14Saturday, 29/03/14 Sheffield suffered their worst defeat of the season this afternoon, writes Stuart JamesStuart James, as an in-form Mickleover Sports came to Dronfield and more than got revenge for the defeat in the reverse fixture in November.

After a tight start to the game Club were undone when ex-Clubbie Zeph Thomas opened the scoring in the 28th minute, and two quick goals in two minutes before the break – through Chris Palmer and Simeon Oshoboke – all but wrapped matters up. Sports debutante

Marc Goodfellow grabbed two more (in the 55th and 64th minutes) to put things well beyond doubt, and although Jamie Hadfield grabbed a consolation 15 minutes from time, this was an afternoon best forgotten as soon as possible for Club.

In hindsight it was a promising start for Sheffield, as keeper Chris Martin was the key player in the opening quarter, coming to Mickleover’s rescue on two occasions. Andrew Gascoigne looked threatening, and it was his solo run from his own half that ended with Martin tipping the ball round the post, and not too long after Joel Purkiss teed up Steve

Woolley to force the keeper to tip the ball over the bar.

Club were undone with Sports’ first real offensive, and when the ball squirmed out from a mêlée involving Oshoboke, two defenders and the home keeper Mitchell, THOMAS THOMAS was on hand to tap home probably the easiest goal he’s managed at the Home of Football all season.

It looked as though that strike would be the difference between the two sides, but an amazing two minutes before the break saw to it that this would be a routine afternoon for Mickleover, and the visitors would go into the break with an unlikely three goal advantage.

Firstly with a minute to go, PALMER PALMER took advantage to loft a lovely chip over Mitchell, doubling the lead.


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Moments later it was three, after a generous interpretation of the offside rule allowed Mickleover through on goal, with OSHOBOKE OSHOBOKE showing great calmness to slot through the keeper’s legs.

It looked harsh on the hosts to be fair, and even though Sports had dominated matters, the three goal deficit seemed to be cruel to say the least. That harshness was multiplied ten minutes after the restart, as Mickleover took advantage of some very lazy defending, allowing GOODFELLOW GOODFELLOW to nod an easy goal home at the back pot.

Club were well and truly out of it, and even though Andrew Gascoigne tested Martin from distance, the keeper was once again up to the mark tipping the ball wide. Mickleover’s response was to score – not a bad tactic to be honest – as Henry Sibenge rounded Liam Mitchell, only to see youngster Connor Shirley

to clear off the line, giving GOODFELLOW GOODFELLOW the easiest of tasks to tap the ball in the net.

A consolation was forthcoming in the 75th minute, as a corner was met by the head of HADFIELDHADFIELD (belowbelow), and despite Martin getting a hand to it he only helped the ball over the line. That was it as far as scoring was concerned, but it could have been even worse for the hosts, as substitutes Sibenge and Ball combined to force a great save from Mitchell.

Overall the best way to describe this was in one word – forgettable – and Club now have to pick themselves off, dust themselves down, and face table-topping Halesowen Town on Tuesday.

Sheffield FCSheffield FC: : Mitchell, Shirley, Algar, Harrison (Waddle), Hadfield ©, Whittaker, Roney, Gascoigne (Turner), Purkiss, Pemberton (Fereday), Woolley. Subs Not Used: Stirrup, Cardwell

Mickleover SportsMickleover Sports: : Martin, Grocott (Bryant), Austin, Walshe ©, Wiley, Degirolamo, Goodfellow, Kinsella, Thomas (Sibenge), Oshoboke (Ball), Palmer. Subs Not Used: O'Brien, Graham

Att: Att: 252

RefereeReferee: Tom Nield (Holmfirth)


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Memory LaneMemory Lane Five Years Ago Five Years Ago -- 20082008--09 season09 season LINCOLN UNITED 1 SHEFFIELD FC 0 (NPL Division One South)LINCOLN UNITED 1 SHEFFIELD FC 0 (NPL Division One South) A first half goal against the run of play from Sean Cann was the difference between the sides, as Lincoln gained revenge for their recent loss between these teams in the reverse fixture. It was a 27th minute strike on the break that gave the hosts the win, but Club only had themselves to blame for not taking advantage of territorial superiority, and dominating possession. Line Up: Cross, Potter, Wright, P.Smith. Winter, Outram (Fretwell), Roney, Eagers, Muldoon (Wainman), Graham, Woolley (Goddard).

Ten Years Ago Ten Years Ago -- 20032003--04 season04 season PICKERING TOWN 2 SHEFFIELD FC 2(NCEL Premier Division)PICKERING TOWN 2 SHEFFIELD FC 2(NCEL Premier Division) Mill Lane staged the first of the two six-pointer games in nine days between top of the table rivals Pickering Town and Sheffield FC, on a torrential rainy day in North Yorkshire, with the outcome seeing the spoils shared after the Pikes nicked a late equaliser from the spot. Peter Vasey gave the Pikes a lead on 10 minutes, but following Duncan Bray's equaliser on 52 minutes and Chris Beaumont's strike on 77 minutes, things soon looked good for Club. That was until injury time, when substitute Ben Naylor's first contribution was to concede a penalty, with home skipper Alex Willgrass duly dispatching the spot-kick. Line Up: Bonnington, Beaumont, Vernon ©, Jones, Utley, Stewart, Cluxton, Holmes (Tilly), Cheetham (Naylor), Bray, O'Carroll.

Twenty Years Ago Twenty Years Ago -- 19931993--94 season94 season SHEFFIELD FC 0 OSSETT ALBION 2 (NCEL Premier Division) SHEFFIELD FC 0 OSSETT ALBION 2 (NCEL Premier Division) We call in twenty years ago this week, to see how Club were doing in arguably one of the most entertaining periods of the modern age for Sheffield. At the time we had been on the receiving end of a shocking fixture pile up, with this fixture against Albion the third of four in a seven day period. No wonder we lost… things would get better though. Line-Up: Lomas, Franklin, Mitchell, Flynn, Beresford, Pearson, Parker, Swann, Baker, Bainbridge, Kerr.

Fifty Years Ago Fifty Years Ago -- 19631963--64 season64 season HARROGATE RAILWAY 2 SHEFFIELD FC 1 (Yorkshire League Division Two) HARROGATE RAILWAY 2 SHEFFIELD FC 1 (Yorkshire League Division Two) It was a bit of a damp squib up at Station View for Club, as they fell to a late goal to fellow promotion chasers Railway. Handley had given Sheffield the lead on 18 minutes, but playing up the slope they had no answer to Harrogate who scored two in the last ten minutes, to get a firm grip on third place in the table whilst the visitors remained in fifth - three points behind. Line-Up: Broomhead, Palmer, Slater, Fern, Bagworth, Hudson, Jolley, Kelsey, Warrington, Cooper, Handley.

Sixty Years Ago Sixty Years Ago -- 19531953--54 season54 season SHEFFIELD FC 2 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 1 (Yorkshire League Division One) SHEFFIELD FC 2 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 1 (Yorkshire League Division One) We finish this week with an win at Abbeydale Park over Wednesday’s third team, with Geoff Robinson and Peter Copley getting our goals. Wednesday were a permanent fixture in Yorkshire League Division One, and had been since 1934, normally finishing in the top two or three spots. This season however, Club took advantage of a side that would finish as low as 10th and won… even though they only finished in 15th themselves. Line-Up: Skinner, Cann, Lane, Burn, Auger, K.Smith, Wheatley, Bellamy, Robinson, Wragg, Copley.

Until next time folks!


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Around The ClubAround The Club


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Callum Callum -- The Unsung HeroThe Unsung Hero Callum Harrison is what you might call an “unsung hero”, he goes about his business on the pitch with little fuss, and seems to be consistent throughout.

As a distributing midfielder he is as steady as you’d like, and for a player who quotes his influences as

Paolo Di Canio and Steven Gerrard, you may expect a few more goals. But unlike his heroes, Callum is happy to let others take the spotlight, doing his bit for the team in the shadows.

“I stated playing football when I was about five years old for Sheffield Rangers, I played up front originally as a striker, and I got scouted by a few clubs – Derby County, Nottingham Forest – but being a Wednesday fan there was only I was going to choose. I played there till I was about 12 or 13, and I don’t know what really happened then, I just fell out of love with the game.”

“I ended up packing in then, and playing with my mates at Sheffield Rangers, to try and start enjoying it again on Sundays. Luckily when I was 15, Wednesday scouted me again, and I went back there and signed a two year scholarship. After that expired I was offered a year’s professional contract – which I signed – but I didn’t play any First Team games, just the Reserves.”

Wednesday released Callum after that year was up, and their loss eventually became Club’s gain: “After I was released I went to play a year in Canada for Victoria Highlanders in Vancouver with Max Wragg (now Sheffield Wednesday Academy Coach) – that was a great experience – and as soon as I came back I had a phone call from Ian Whitehorne saying Sheffield FC wanted to sign me.”

“Chris Dolby was the manager then, and I played two seasons for Club, then went travelling seven months so never played. When I came back, I joined back up with Sheffield, at the start of this season.”

The Canadian experience obviously had a big bearing on Callum; “I loved it! It was only a short season that they played, but it was like two matches every weekend, due to travelling that far to play your games. Being on Vancouver Island, you had to get a ferry everywhere too and it was quite hard work playing both Saturday and Sunday every week, but they gave you everything – you had a house to

live in, a car to drive to training, which was all paid for by the club. It was just such a chilled way of life out there, everyone is just so nice and they can’t do enough for you – I’d definitely love to go back!”

“The first season I played here at Sheffield we had a great FA Cup run, we just missed out on getting to the First Round Proper, we’d have had a trip to Carlisle United if we’d have won. It would have been a great experience, but Tipton beat us in a replay, it was a game we didn’t deserve to win – we just didn’t turn up for it. After the game I remember thinking what a great opportunity we’d had, and we’d thrown it away, especially after working so hard to get that far. We’d beaten two or three teams that were in leagues above us, and we’d got knocked out by a team that was beneath us, it was gutting.”

That FA Cup run also brings back fond memories for Callum, as he scored the goal of the season in the tie at home to Conference side Northwich Victoria – one of only six he has scored in over 100 appearances for Club: “Oh, that was like Di Canio for West Ham that one! I have no idea where that came from; Ash Burbeary had the ball on the wing and he sliced it and it came to me on the edge of the box, and I don’t normally get that far forward – and it was awkward to control – but I just jumped up in the air and volleyed it. I don’t know what went off, but it flew past their keeper!”

Whilst we might take it for granted that Callum is never going to be up there on the scoring charts, it is surprising what position he started as a kid: “I was a striker when I was younger, I had some great pace, and I’d score 30-40 goals a season. Gradually as I got older I lost my pace all of a sudden, so that cutting edge where everything I hit used to go in just went, and now if I get one these days it’d be a long range effort. It was at Wednesday Academy when it changed, we had no midfielders, so they asked me to drop back for 20 minutes. I did well and they tried me after that, and I’ve been there ever since.”

Manager Ian Whitehorne describes Callum Harrison as ‘the best passing player at the Club’, “It’s a great compliment, and that is something I do feel I’m quite good at. We have players like Gazza and Woolley; they can take players on and get on the ball, and score a goal. That’s not really me that, I like to play it simple and get them on the ball, let them take all the plaudits.”

Callum expects to still be with Club next year, “I love playing here. It just hasn’t been our best season this, and it is really frustrating when you look at the squad that is in there, we just haven’t seemed to be gelling at all. The amount of games we’ve thrown away in the last minutes, as everyone knows, we haven’t been concentrating in the last five minutes. It is a mental thing, we know we are good enough – nearly every player in that side is capable of holding their own at a higher level – hopefully if we pull together for next season, we can rid of those stupid errors and make a push for it.”

Division One South TableDivision One South Table Team P W D L F A Diff Pts

1.1. Halesowen TownHalesowen Town 3535 2424 44 77 6767 3333 3434 7676

2. Leek Town 33 23 3 7 75 28 47 72

3. Coalville Town 33 21 8 4 86 32 54 71

4. Mickleover Sports 35 21 6 8 76 52 24 69

5. Belper Town 34 19 9 6 80 46 34 66

6. Sutton Coldfield Town 34 16 7 11 64 44 20 55

7. Scarborough Athletic 34 16 5 13 64 51 13 53

8. Newcastle Town 36 16 5 15 59 58 1 53

9. Carlton Town 33 14 9 10 49 44 5 51

10. Romulus 36 15 5 16 62 60 2 50

11. Chasetown 35 13 8 14 48 52 -4 47

12. Gresley FC 35 13 5 17 58 62 -4 44

13. Rainworth MW 35 11 7 17 47 65 -18 40

14. Loughborough Dynamo 34 10 8 16 54 68 -14 38

15. Goole AFC 35 11 5 19 50 72 -22 38

16.16.16. Sheffield FCSheffield FCSheffield FC 333333 101010 777 161616 585858 656565 ---777 373737

17. Brigg Town 35 9 8 18 46 81 -35 35

18. Market Drayton Town 35 8 11 16 53 90 -37 35

19. Lincoln United 35 9 5 21 49 77 -28 32

20. Kidsgrove Athletic 35 6 9 20 37 69 -32 27

21. Bedworth United 34 7 6 21 43 76 -33 27

*Eastwood Town have resigned from the League - table now excludes their results


PPPrestonreston North End 1North End 1 Sheffield FC 4 Sheffield FC 4 FA Women’s Premier League Cup SemiFA Women’s Premier League Cup Semi-- FinalFinal

Sunday, 30/03/14Sunday, 30/03/14

A very hard working 4-1 win over Preston North End WFC at a sun-drenched Bamber Bridge earned Sheffield FC Ladies a place in the final of the FA Women's Premier League Cup for the very first time.

A hat-trick from Sheffield's leading scorer Jodie Michalska put the visitors in control after an hour, but a fine goal from Preston's Melissa Ball could have signalled the start of a late comeback for the hosts, only for a great strike from Kirsty Richardson eight minutes from time making sure of the win for Sheffield.

It was the usual positive start for Club, and the home side were hit by having to make early changes, after winger Sophie Jones went down with an ankle injury.

Sheffield were clinical in making the hosts pay, and on the 8th minute MICHALSKA MICHALSKA showed great poise and balance to skip round two defenders, before rounding keeper Danielle Brown (aboveabove) to slot home.

The positive attitude continued for the visitors, with Ellie Gilliatt going close with a drive from distance, but on 19 minutes the lead was doubled. Carla Ward was the one with the assist, threading the ball through to MICHALSKAMICHALSKA, who once again showed she knew where the net was.

Michalska had a glorious opportunity to grab her hat-trick, doing all the hard work to take

the ball round Brown once again, only to drag the ball wide.

Moments later, it was Gilliatt who went close, this time with a corner hitting the bar. It was the bar that denied midfielder Becky Lee from making it three, as her drive from distance clipped the top of the bar, dropping out to safety and a goal-kick.

Preston came out strong in the second half, and had a big shout for a penalty, a shout that ended up with home manager Mark Read being shown a red card.

Club started to plug again, and went close just after the hour, as Lisa Giampalma saw her drive denied by a great save from Brown.

There was nothing the home keeper could do a minute later, as Club made it 3-0, with MICHALSKA MICHALSKA finally getting her hat-trick with a close range effort (belowbelow).


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FA Premier League North P W D L F A Diff Pts

1.1. Sheffield FC Sheffield FC 1212 1111 00 11 5454 1010 3939 3333

2. Nottingham Forest 14 10 2 2 39 14 25 32

3. Stoke City 14 8 2 4 35 30 5 26

4. Sporting Club Albion 16 6 3 7 29 28 1 21

5. Bradford City 12 6 2 4 23 22 1 20

6. Derby County 15 6 2 7 32 36 -4 20

7. Preston North End 12 6 0 6 28 25 3 18

8. Newcastle United 17 5 2 10 31 59 -28 17

9. Leeds United 17 4 2 11 31 47 -16 14

10. Blackburn Rovers 13 4 1 8 20 35 -15 13

11. Wolves WFC 14 3 2 9 19 35 -16 11

Twelve minutes from time Preston were given a glimmer of hope, as they pulled back a goal following a ball through the middle by Paige Forster to Melissa Ball, and with BALL BALL racing clear she tucked her shot beyond Wallhead.

Any hope Preston had of getting anything from the game was put beyond them in the 82nd minute, as Kerry Parkin put a defence splitting pass that set Kirsty Richardson clear behind the back four, with RICHARDSON RICHARDSON completing her task with a superb finish (aboveabove) to wrap things up.

So this win puts Helen Mitchell’s side into their first ever FA Premier League Cup final, and it promises to be an intriguing encounter, as they face Premier Division South high-fliers Cardiff City in a highly anticipated match to take place at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium on Sunday, May 4th.


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Ladies 2013/14 Fixtures Ladies 2013/14 Fixtures

01/09/13 A Bradford City League W 3-0

08/09/13 H Blackburn Rovers League W 7-0

15/09/13 A Wolverhampton W. League W 2-0

22/09/13 H Sporting Club Albion WPL Cup W 2-0

29/09/13 H Leeds United League W 6-2

06/10/13 A Sporting Club Albion League L 1-2

20/10/13 H Newcastle United League W 7-1

10/11/13 A Blackburn Rovers WPL Cup W 5-0

17/11/13 A Newcastle United League W 5-0

24/11/13 H Stoke City League W 7-1

01/12/13 H Preston North End League W 3-1

08/12/13 A Leeds United League W 3-2

17/12/13 H Huddersfield Town Friendly W 8-0

05/01/14 H Durham Friendly W 7-0

26/01/14 H Barnsley S&H Cup R3 W 15-0

02/02/14 A Liverpool Federation FA Cup R2 W 10-0

16/02/14 A Charlton Athletic FA Cup R3 W 6-0

18/02/14 H Huddersfield Town S&H Cup QF W 7-2

23/02/14 A Blackburn Rovers League W 5-1

02/03/14 H Sporting Club Albion League W 5-0

07/03/14 H Oughtibridge WMSC S&H Cup SF W 5-0

09/03/14 A Bradford City WPL Cup QF W 2-1

16/03/14 A Durham FA Cup R4 L 1-3

23/03/1423/03/14 NN Steel City WanderersSteel City Wanderers S&H Cup FS&H Cup F W 5W 5--11

30/03/14 A Preston North End WPL Cup SF W 4-1

03/04/14 A Nottingham Forest League

06/04/14 H Wolverhampton W. League

13/04/14 A Preston North End League

20/04/14 H Derby County League

27/04/14 H Nottingham Forest League

11/05/14 H Bradford City League

18/05/14 A Stoke City League

25/05/14 A Derby County League

04/05/1404/05/14 NN Cardiff CityCardiff City WPL Cup FWPL Cup F

Preston North EndPreston North End: Brown, Stanfield, Bayley, Carroll, Taberner, Walker, Foster (Rawcliffe), Anderton, Ball, Jones (Forster), Savage (Charlesworth). Subs Not Used: Watson, Forshaw

Sheffield FCSheffield FC: Wallhead, Goodman, McManus, Cooke, Gilliatt, Giampalma (Hayes), Parkin, de Silva (Kemp), Ward, Lee, Michalska (Richardson). Subs not used: Horsley, Johnson

Att: 67

Opposition Competition Score Att

17/08/1317/08/13 SatSat AA Leek TownLeek Town NPL1SNPL1S 1-2 206 Poulter Ludlam Turner Burrell

20/08/20/08/1313 TueTue HH Lincoln UnitedLincoln United NPL1SNPL1S 4-0 223 Poulter Turner Hill Burrell

24/024/088//1313 SatSat HH Loughborough DynamoLoughborough Dynamo NPL1SNPL1S 2-2 233 Poulter Turner Hill Burrell

26/08/1326/08/13 MonMon AA Carlton TownCarlton Town NPL1SNPL1S 0-1 225 Poulter Turner Hill Burrell

31/31/008/138/13 SatSat HH Shirebrook TownShirebrook Town FA Cup Prel RdFA Cup Prel Rd 1-1 286 Poulter Turner Hill Burrell

03/09/1303/09/13 TueTue AA Shirebrook TownShirebrook Town FAC Prel RepFAC Prel Rep 4-0 332 Poulter Turner Algar Burrell 1

07/09/1307/09/13 SatSat HH Market Drayton TownMarket Drayton Town NPL1SNPL1S 3-1 339 Annerson Turner Hill Burrell

10/09/1310/09/13 TueTue AA Scarborough AthleticScarborough Athletic NPL1SNPL1S 3-1 287 Ahmed Turner Hill Burrell

14/09/1314/09/13 SatSat AA Frickley AthleticFrickley Athletic FAC 1FAC 1stst Qual RdQual Rd 1-4 222 Annerson Ludlam Hill Burrell

21/09/1321/09/13 SatSat AA Rainworth MWRainworth MW NPL1SNPL1S 1-3 112 Annerson Burrell Algar Stirrup

24/09/1324/09/13 TueTue HH Goole AFCGoole AFC NPL1SNPL1S 2-3 205 Poulter Burrell Algar Stirrup

28/09/1328/09/13 SatSat AA Bedworth UnitedBedworth United NPL1SNPL1S 3-1 182 Poulter Ludlam Algar Burrell 1

01/10/1301/10/13 TueTue HH Brigg TownBrigg Town NPL1SNPL1S 1-1 201 Poulter Ludlam 1 Algar Burrell

05/10/1305/10/13 SatSat AA PadihamPadiham FAT Prel RdFAT Prel Rd 2-1 202 Annerson Ludlam Turner 1 Burrell

09/10/1309/10/13 WedWed AA Penistone ChurchPenistone Church S&H Cup R2S&H Cup R2 4-0 105 Annerson Turner Algar Burrell

12/10/1312/10/13 SatSat HH Kidsgrove AthleticKidsgrove Athletic NPL1SNPL1S 2-0 274 Poulter Ludlam Turner Stirrup

15/10/1315/10/13 TueTue AA Newcastle TownNewcastle Town NPL1SNPL1S 5-3 54 Poulter Ludlam Turner Stirrup

19/10/1319/10/13 SatSat AA Ashton United Ashton United FAT Qual Rd 1FAT Qual Rd 1 3-0 104 Annerson Ludlam Turner Stirrup

21/10/1321/10/13 MonMon AA RomulusRomulus NPL1SNPL1S 0-3 82 Poulter Turner Algar Stirrup

26/10/1326/10/13 SatSat HH Eastwood TownEastwood Town NPL1SNPL1S 4-3 214 Annerson Turner 1 Algar Ludlam

09/11/1309/11/13 SatSat AA Coalville TownCoalville Town NPL1SNPL1S 1-1 155 Poulter Turner Algar Harrison

12/11/1312/11/13 TueTue HH BuxtonBuxton FAT Qual Rd 2FAT Qual Rd 2 1-0 252 Poulter Turner Algar Burrell

16/11/1316/11/13 SatSat HH Gresley FCGresley FC FAT Qual Rd 3FAT Qual Rd 3 2-4 284 Poulter Turner Algar Burrell

20/11/1320/11/13 WedWed HH Staveley Miners WelfareStaveley Miners Welfare S&H Cup R3S&H Cup R3 1-3 79 Poulter Turner Algar Burrell

23/11/1323/11/13 SatSat AA Mickleover SportsMickleover Sports NPL1SNPL1S 4-3 134 Ahmed Turner Algar Burrell

26/11/1326/11/13 TueTue HH Ossett TownOssett Town Lge Cup R1Lge Cup R1 2-3 102 Poulter Turner Waddle Whitehorne

30/11/1330/11/13 SatSat HH Sutton Coldfield TownSutton Coldfield Town NPL1SNPL1S 2-4 265 Poulter Turner Algar Burrell

07/12/1307/12/13 SatSat HH Leek TownLeek Town NPL1SNPL1S 1-2 218 Poulter Turner Algar Burrell

14/12/1314/12/13 SatSat AA Lincoln UnitedLincoln United NPL1SNPL1S 1-0 129 Poulter Turner Algar Burrell 1

21/12/1321/12/13 SatSat AA Halesowen TownHalesowen Town NPL1SNPL1S 0-3 382 Thompson Shirley Al-Hakam Burrell

26/12/1326/12/13 ThuThu AA Belper TownBelper Town NPL1SNPL1S 0-2 244 Poulter Turner Algar Burrell

28/12/1328/12/13 SatSat AA ChasetownChasetown NPL1SNPL1S 3-4 173 Poulter Shirley Turner Burrell

04/01/1404/01/14 SatSat AA Market Drayton TownMarket Drayton Town NPL1SNPL1S 2-3 87 Poulter Turner Waddle Burrell

14/01/1414/01/14 TueTue AA Goole AFCGoole AFC NPL1SNPL1S 3-0 133 Mitchell Ludlam Turner Harrison

18/01/1418/01/14 SatSat AA Brigg TownBrigg Town NPL1SNPL1S 1-2 107 Mitchell Ludlam Turner Harrison

22/02/1422/02/14 SatSat HH Carlton TownCarlton Town NPL1SNPL1S 0-0 188 Mitchell Turner Waddle Harrison

25/02/1425/02/14 TueTue HH Bedworth UnitedBedworth United NPL1SNPL1S 4-4 170 Mitchell Turner Waddle Harrison

01/03/1401/03/14 SatSat HH RomulusRomulus NPL1SNPL1S 1-1 191 Mitchell Turner Waddle Pemberton

04/03/1404/03/14 TueTue HH Newcastle TownNewcastle Town NPL1SNPL1S 1-2 151 Roney Turner Waddle Pemberton

08/03/1408/03/14 SatSat AA Gresley FCGresley FC NPL1SNPL1S 0-2 271 Mitchell Turner Waddle Stirrup

15/03/1415/03/14 SatSat HH Coalville TownCoalville Town NPL1SNPL1S 2-2 264 Mitchell Turner Waddle Whittaker

18/03/1418/03/14 TueTue HH Gresley FCGresley FC NPL1SNPL1S 1-3 158 Mitchell Algar Waddle Whittaker

22/03/1422/03/14 SatSat HH Rainworth MWRainworth MW NPL1SNPL1S 3-1 165 Mitchell Shirley Algar 1 Whittaker

29/03/1429/03/14 SatSat HH Mickleover SportsMickleover Sports NPL1SNPL1S 1-5 252 Mitchell Shirley Algar Harrison

01/04/1401/04/14 TueTue HH Halesowen TownHalesowen Town NPL1SNPL1S

05/04/1405/04/14 SatSat AA Sutton Coldfield TownSutton Coldfield Town NPL1SNPL1S

08/04/1408/04/14 TueTue HH Scarborough AthleticScarborough Athletic NPL1SNPL1S

12/04/1412/04/14 SatSat HH ChasetownChasetown NPL1SNPL1S

19/04/1419/04/14 SatSat AA Loughborough DynamoLoughborough Dynamo NPL1SNPL1S

21/04/1421/04/14 MonMon HH Belper TownBelper Town NPL1SNPL1S

26/04/1426/04/14 SatSat AA Kidsgrove AthleticKidsgrove Athletic NPL1SNPL1S

3 2 4 1

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Hadfield Cooksey Algar Stirrup Powell Gascoigne 1 Woolley Fereday 9 Purkiss 8 Roney 4

Ludlam Cooksey Algar Gascoigne 1 Powell Purkiss 1 Woolley 1 Fereday 9 1 Roney 11 Littlejohn 10

Cooksey Harrison Algar Gascoigne 1 Fereday Purkiss 1 Woolley Roney 7 Ruthven 10 -

Ludlam Cooksey Algar Gascoigne Fereday Purkiss Woolley Harrison 2 Gregory 7 Ruthven 10

Ludlam 1 Cooksey Algar Gascoigne Fereday Purkiss Gregory Littlejohn 10 Woolley 11 -

Cooksey Harrison Roney Gascoigne Fereday 1 Gregory 1 Woolley Pemberton 6 Purkiss 9 1 Williams 8

Hadfield Stirrup Algar Gascoigne 1 Fereday 1 Gregory Woolley Pemberton 6 Purkiss 8 Thomas 7 1

Hadfield Stirrup Algar Gascoigne 1 Fereday 1 Gregory 1 Woolley Williams 7 Ruthven 9 Roney 10

Hadfield Stirrup Algar 1 Gascoigne Fereday Gregory Woolley Ruthven 3 Thomas 9 Roney 6

Hadfield Ludlam Roney Gascoigne Thomas 1 Gregory Woolley Purkiss 7 Williams 9 -

Hadfield Ludlam Littlejohn Gascoigne 1 Thomas 1 Gregory Woolley Purkiss 4 Fereday 9 Burgin 6

Burgin Hadfield Stirrup Gascoigne 1 Thomas 1 Woolley Gregory Ruthven 9 Littlejohn 11 Purkiss 2

Burgin Hadfield Stirrup Gascoigne Thomas Woolley Gregory Fereday 7 Littlejohn 9 -

Burgin Hadfield Stirrup Gascoigne Thomas Woolley Gregory Littlejohn 9 Purkiss 7 1 Roney 11

Hadfield Ludlam Roney Stirrup 1 Fereday 1 Purkiss 1 Littlejohn 1 Gascoigne 4 Al-Hakam 3 -

Burgin Hadfield Gregory Gascoigne 1 Thomas Purkiss 1 Woolley Cribley 7 Roney 8 -

Burgin Hadfield Gregory Gascoigne 1 Thomas 2 Purkiss 1 Woolley Cribley 7 Algar 8 1 Fereday 10

Burgin Hadfield Gregory Burrell Thomas 3 Purkiss Woolley Fereday 9 Roney 7 Harrison 6

Ludlam Burrell Gregory Harrison Thomas Purkiss Woolley Cribley 8 - -

Burgin Stirrup 1 Gregory Burrell Thomas 1 Purkiss 1 Woolley Roney 4 Fereday 10 Harrison 11

Burgin Cardwell Gregory Burrell Thomas 1 Purkiss Woolley - - -

Ludlam Cardwell Gregory Stirrup Thomas 1 Purkiss Woolley Gascoigne 10 Powell 9 Roney 7

Burgin Ludlam Gregory Stirrup Thomas 1 Gascoigne 1 Woolley Roney 7 Purkiss 8 Fereday 2

Whitehorne Stirrup Roney Gascoigne 1 Powell Fereday Woolley Al-Hakam 4 Thomas 9 Purkiss 10

Cardwell Stirrup Roney Gascoigne 1 Thomas 2 Purkiss 1 Woolley Fereday 10 Harrison 6 Waddle 7

Cardwell Harrison Roney Gascoigne 1 Thomas 1 Powell Algar Burrell 4 Fereday 9 Purkiss 10

Cardwell Stirrup 2 Roney Gascoigne Thomas Purkiss Woolley Gregory 7 Fereday 10 Waddle 11

Cardwell Ludlam Stirrup Gascoigne Thomas 1 Gregory Woolley Harrison 8 Purkiss 9 -

Cardwell Ludlam Stirrup Gascoigne Thomas Gregory Woolley Waddle 11 Purkiss 7 Fereday 9

Cardwell Ludlam Stirrup Gascoigne Powell Gregory Algar Fereday 3 Harrison 9 -

Cardwell Ludlam Stirrup Harrison Fereday Gascoigne Gregory Thomas 9 Roney 3 Purkiss 11

Cardwell Hadfield Roney Stirrup Purkiss 1 Gascoigne 2 Gregory Pemberton 7 Thomas 8 Fereday 3

Cardwell Hadfield Woolley Gascoigne 1 Thomas Purkiss 1 Gregory Fereday 9 Roney 11 -

Hadfield Cardwell Roney Gascoigne 1 Fereday 1 Purkiss 1 Woolley Waddle 7 Pemberton 8 -

Hadfield Cardwell 1 Roney Gascoigne Fereday Purkiss Woolley Pemberton 4 Waddle 7 -

Hadfield Cardwell Stirrup Woolley Thomas Purkiss Gregory Pemberton 7 Roney 11 -

Hadfield 1 Cardwell Stirrup Woolley Thomas 3 Purkiss Gregory Fereday 9 Roney 8 Pemberton 10

Hadfield Cardwell Woolley Harrison Thomas Purkiss 1 Gregory Roney 8 Shirley 10 Littlejohn 11

Hadfield Whittaker Woolley 1 Stirrup Thomas Purkiss Gregory Algar 7 Fereday 2 -

Cardwell Whittaker Roney Woolley Thomas Purkiss Gregory Gascoigne 11 Fereday 10 Algar 7

Hadfield Cardwell Woolley Gascoigne 1 Stirrup 1 Harrison Gregory Algar 7 Purkiss 3 Fereday 8

Hadfield Cardwell Woolley Harrison Stirrup 1 Gascoigne 1 Gregory Purkiss 6 Fereday 8 Roney 9

Hadfield Harrison Woolley Stirrup Purkiss Gascoigne 1 Woolley 1 Waddle 8 Fereday 6 Roney 9

Hadfield 1 Whittaker Roney Gascoigne Purkiss Pemberton Woolley Fereday 10 Waddle 4 Turner 3

5 6 7 8 9 10 Sub Sub Sub

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Player StatisticsPlayer Statistics

Total - 2013/2014 Season Career

Apps Starts Sub Goals MOM Apps Starts Sub Goals

Naveed Ahmed 2 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0

Ben Algar 34 30 4 3 2 34 30 4 3

Jamie Annerson 7 7 0 0 1 7 7 0 0

Tom Burgin 10 9 1 0 1 32 27 5 2

Warren Burrell 31 30 1 3 5 107 102 5 8

Brandon Cardwell 19 19 0 1 1 26 25 1 1

Andrew Gascoigne 36 33 3 20 1 203 172 31 84

James Gregory 33 31 2 2 4 74 63 11 9

Jamie Hadfield 25 25 0 2 1 129 127 2 20

Callum Harrison 21 15 6 0 0 113 99 14 6

Wes Hill 7 7 0 0 1 13 11 2 0

Reece Littlejohn 8 2 6 1 0 8 2 6 1

Max Pemberton 11 4 7 0 2 11 4 7 0

Rob Poulter 23 23 0 0 1 23 23 0 0

Matt Roney 31 13 18 0 2 337 178 159 37

Joel Purkiss 40 25 15 12 0 95 52 43 23

Mark Fereday 34 12 22 6 0 34 12 22 6

Ted Cribley 3 0 3 0 0 16 5 11 1

Lee Cooksey 6 6 0 0 1 65 46 19 5

Vill Powell 6 5 1 0 0 138 107 31 47

Stuart Ludlam 24 24 0 2 0 24 24 0 2

Richard Stirrup 32 32 0 5 3 56 54 2 7

Zeph Thomas 29 24 5 19 5 29 24 5 19

Connor Shirley 5 4 1 0 1 5 4 1 0

Jack Waddle 16 9 7 0 0 34 26 8 0

Watheq Al-Hakam 3 1 2 0 0 15 5 10 1

Liam Mitchell 10 10 0 0 2 10 10 0 0

Tim Whittaker 6 6 0 0 1 6 6 0 0

Scott Thompson 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

Ben Turner 36 35 1 2 4 107 102 5 3

Joe Whitehorne 2 2 0 0 1 2 2 0 0

Scott Ruthven 5 0 5 0 0 5 0 5 0

Dan Williams 3 0 3 0 0 40 4 36 7

Steve Woolley 39 38 1 4 4 262 242 20 53

Figures correct up to and including 29/03/2014


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The Thornbridge Brewery Man of the Match Thornbridge Brewery Man of the Match versus Mickleover Sports Connor Shirley Connor Shirley receives his award from Andrew Sharman Andrew Sharman and Richard Smith Richard Smith on behalf of the Matchday Sponsors Solution TelecomSolution Telecom.


Man Of The MatchMan Of The Match

On this DateOn this Date 11stst AprilApril

A mixed bag of results in the history books on this date with Club only once being made to look like April fools although more of that later! We begin by travelling back 149 years to 1865 and a home game at East Bank Road with Pitsmoor providing the opposition. That the game was still in its formative years can be seen from the fact that the match notes thought it worth mentioning it was played with eleven players on each side! Led by Club founder Nathaniel Creswick (leftleft) and including other legends of the early years William Chesterman and Harry Chambers it was Sheffield who came out on top by the only goal of the game; Pitsmoor claimed a small victory however with a 2-0 win on rouges.

Next up comes one of those dates when Sheffield Club had two fixtures on the same date – and also one of the frustrating ones where the result remains unknown. In 1922 a home game was arranged with Nottinghamshire FC whilst another side, assumedly a ‘reserve’ team, played at Norton Woodseats Amateurs ‘A’.

Shortly before World War II Club competed in the Sheffield Association League and it was a game in that competition on this date in 1937 which saw them host Pilkington Recreation. The results we have from that season suggests it was not a successful one and a 0-3 loss in this game was one of several heavy defeats, although Sheffield had beaten the same opposition 6-3 in the Senior Cup back in December so it wasn’t all doom and gloom!

From the 1950s we make one stop in each of the next three decades through the Yorkshire League years. In their first season of Yorkshire League competition, 1949/50, Sheffield played at home to Farsley Celtic on this date and came out on top by a 2-1 score. William Benson scored both goals with this match the second in run of four during which he scored seven goals. 1961 was a relegation year from Division One with this date throwing up a home clash against Ossett Albion. The final result is unknown although we do know it was 1-1 at half time with Arthur Fox scoring Club’s goal. With all of Sheffield’s four wins in the season accounted for we know they didn’t ended up claiming the win so perhaps we can stay positive and guess it ended as a tie?!

1978 was a year in which Sheffield competed well in the top flight and won the Yorkshire League Cup by beating Maltby Miners Welfare at the start of May. On this date they played out their Semi Final win at home to Frecheville CA with Doug Travis scoring the only goal of the game while Mick Wing marshalled his defence to a clean sheet at the other end.

The side took their good unbeaten April 1st run in to the NCEL years too with the first match coming in a 1989 Division One match at home to Parkgate. In a game they would have been expected to win they managed just a 1-1 draw but these were the only points dropped over the final 10 games of the season and the title, and promotion, was wrapped up by a comfortable eight point margin. After relegation the following season 1991 was an even better Division One title winning campaign as they won 21 of their 24 games with this date seeing one of those victories. The opposition were once more Parkgate and, this time as the away side, a Phil Stafford goal was enough to claim the points with the clean sheet one of many as they conceded just 16 goals in the league all season.

Now we come to the April fools’ moment for Sheffield in 1995! Having lost their last game 1-5 at home to Liversedge they slumped to an even heavier defeat away to Thackley next time up where they went down 0-6. They did win their next match but lost the final seven, conceding six again in two of those, and were fortunate they had collected enough points earlier in the season to avoid relegation from the Premier Division.

An improved performance next time out as a Darren Vine (rightright) strike helped to hold high flying Alfreton Town to a Premier Division draw in 2000. Just two years later it was another trip to face Thackley and, whilst an improvement on their previous hammering, it was also another defeat. This time they went down 0-2, and also failed to score when drawing 0-0 at home against the same opposition just eight days later, so perhaps we should all be thankful we are not playing Thackley today!

It’s always nice when we can finish with a highlight and many will remember the fine win over Kidsgrove Athletic on this date just one year ago. Sheffield had started the year with a fantastic 4-1 at Kidsgrove under the new management team of Ian Whitehorne and Vill Powell and the duo masterminded another excellent result in this one too. After a solid opening to the game a fine move involving Jack Muldoon, Andrew Gascoigne and Joel Purkiss ended with the latter tapping in to give Club the lead midway through the first half. Despite controlling the game and the front line threatening the visitors throughout it wasn’t until the final 20 minutes that the game was really put beyond any doubt. Jack Muldoon scored one with each foot, hitting home with his left on 72 minutes, after being fed by Gascoigne, and striking with his right, after good work from Purkiss, to complete the 3-0 win 10 minutes from time.


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Sutton Coldfield TownSutton Coldfield Town Central Ground, Coles Lane,

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1NL Telephone: 0121 354 2997

Saturday 5th April 2014 (KO 3:00)

By CarBy Car Take the A38 southbound, going through Derby and Burton, before turning right onto the A453 at the roundabout, continuing along here for 2½ miles. At the traffic lights for the A5127 (Lichfield Road, signposted ‘Sutton Town Centre’) turn left, at the first roundabout turn left (at Connell’s Estate Agents), following down the hill through the lights. Keep on this to the T-junction (Coles Lane), turn right on here - the ground is on your right indicated by a big sign on the side of a house gable! There is limited parking on the access road to the ground, alternatively there is parking within the ground itself, check at

the gate before trying though.

From Home of Football : 45 mins From Home of Football : 45 mins From Sheffield City Centre: 1 hour*From Sheffield City Centre: 1 hour*

By Public TransportBy Public Transport Station: Sutton Coldfield ½ m. Up Station Street and continue into Victoria Road, right into Lower Queen Street which becomes Queen Street, left into another section of Lower Queen Street, right into Holland Road, left into Coles Lane, and entrance to ground is on left between houses.

What to ExpectWhat to Expect This is a nice set up, and one which most of our followers will enjoy. Seating comes in the shape of an old-fashioned elevated stand as you come in, which looks bigger than it actually is, with a section of terracing that gives great views alongside. The opposite touchline has quite a bit of cover, whilst behind the goal to your right there is some more. The opposite end is open, and used for car parking. The bar is excellent, very comfy if I may say so, whilst in the top corner of the ground there is a very good food bar serving top nosh! Admission: £8/£5 programme: £2.00

Recommended PubsRecommended Pubs Duke Inn, Duke Street and Horse & Jockey, Birmingham Road - both ½ mile from ground.

* Please allow plenty of time for your journey. The times given are for guidelines only.


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Loughborough DynamoLoughborough Dynamo Nanpantan Sports Ground, Watermead Lane,

Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3YE. Tel: 01509 237148

Saturday 19th April 2014 (KO 3:00)

By CarBy Car Exit the M1 at Junction 23 and turn towards Loughborough (A512). At the first set of traffic lights turn right on to Snells Nook Lane, then at the crossroads (the Priory pub is on your left) turn left on to Nanpantan Road. Turn into the right after miles on to Watermead Lane. The ground is at the bottom of the lane, with the pay gate just after the gates on the left. A bit of the lane down to the ground is used for parking, if you get there early you can use that, if you are a bit late or the attendance is a bit on the big size - there is still a sizeable carpark as you come onto the complex.

From Home of Football : 1 hour From Home of Football : 1 hour From Sheffield City Centre: 1 hour 5 mins*From Sheffield City Centre: 1 hour 5 mins*

By Public TransportBy Public Transport Station: Loughborough 3m. Kinchbus 11 from Loughborough (High Street) to Loughborough (Forest Road at Valley Road); half hourly, takes 10 mins. Continue away from town centre on Forest Road which becomes Nanpantan Road, left into Watermead Lane and ground is at end (½m). Bus back into Loughborough is Kinchbus 12.

What to ExpectWhat to Expect Normally many of our traveling fans will have a good old moan at this one - but to be fair it has come a right old way to get to where it is today. More or less it is a railed off pitch, with the stand created by seating in front of the clubhouse / bar and a kind of “awning” giving shelter. Elsewhere there is cover in the shape of a bus-shelter! Be thankful we have this trip early in the season. The bar is not bad though, with the food being reasonable in both quality and price. The staff aren’t bad here either, and are very friendly, making you feel more than welcome. Admission: £7/£4 programme: £1.50

Recommended PubsRecommended Pubs The Priory, Nanpantan Road, Loughborough, LE11 3ED - ¾m from ground

* Please allow plenty of time for your journey. The times given are for guidelines only.


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Picking an all-time team for any football club is a near impossible task, writes Andy DixonAndy Dixon, probably especially so for the one with the longest history of any of them! But I’m a sucker for a challenge so thought – why not?!

It would be all too easy to pick players from the early days when Club were among the leading sides in the country or from recent years as Sheffield F.C. have played at their highest ever level in league football. Early stars such as Charles & William Clegg and Thomas Sorby represented England and in recent times several players with league experience have worn the shirt.

Matt Lowton spent time on loan from Sheffield United and has since established himself in the Premier League and players such as Ben Starosta, Curtis Woodhouse and Zeph Thomas have come with experience at various levels for their national sides.

Add in the facts that nobody can possibly have seen all the different players and comparing names from different positions and eras can only ever be a case of personal opinion and it makes the task virtually impossible. But Sheffield Football Club has never been about solely being the best, but about the club itself, the

community around it and playing football for the pure joy of the game.

As such I have tried to pick the all-time side from the players who contributed most to ‘The Club’ during the era in which they played. I’ve also tried to ensure as much of our history as possible, given the various gaps in the archives, is represented – from the very formation of Sheffield F.C. through to the current era as the modern day side try to achieve promotion to level 7 of the English football pyramid.

Although it’s difficult to put players from different generations in a modern formation I have tried to do so here with a side lining up as 4-3-3.

There are plenty of holes in our archive and several seasons with little, or no, information at all but we have tried to fill these in – as such the majority of appearance and goal information is estimated. Whilst this has been done in as scientific a way as possible the numbers are only a ‘best guess’ estimate. In fact, this is as good a time as any to send out the usual plea for anybody who has any information about the club’s history, particularly before the mid-1990s, to contact us ([email protected]@sheffieldfc.com) as it will almost certainly be helpful!


Henry MoseleyHenry Moseley (Right-Forward) Henry Bernard Moseley had a remarkable career with Sheffield FC and it could have been even more impressive had it not been interrupted by the outbreak of World War II. He first appears in our records in a Senior Cup game against Ecclesfield United in 1926 and goes on to play regularly over the next 16 years – scoring freely throughout.

Our archive is far from complete during his playing days but his partnership with H. Cooper during the 1930s appears to be amongst the most prolific in the club’s long history with the pair scoring at a rate approaching a goal a game between them. Even with a limited number of games we estimate Moseley scored double figures in several seasons during the decade and scored well over 100 in total.

He continued playing following the outbreak of World War II against local clubs and army sides – adding five more goals to his total in March 1941 which marks his last appearances in our records.

In terms of both games played and the number of goals scored in Club colours Moseley truly earns his places amongst the greatest players to have worn the shirt, regardless of the era.

Other candidates Other candidates – Alan Smith, Wilfred Matthews, Andrew Gascoigne.

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Henry BolsoverHenry Bolsover

Harry ChambersHarry Chambers Nigel HughesNigel Hughes Harry WilleyHarry Willey Roy BagworthRoy Bagworth

Mickey StewartMickey Stewart Howard HainesHoward Haines Matt RoneyMatt Roney

Henry MoseleyHenry Moseley

Sheffield FC Sheffield FC -- “The Club”“The Club” EARLY FOOTBALLEARLY FOOTBALL Versions of football evolved in many early civilisations, example of these can be found in ancient China, Greece and Rome. In England the original games were played between villages in fields and streets. This ‘Mob Football’ involved hundreds of players and was little more than prolonged and violent street battles. During the 19th century a more refined version of the game grew in popularity within the public schools and universities, each playing to their own sets of rules.

THE BIRTH OF SHEFFIETHE BIRTH OF SHEFFIELD FOOT BALL CLUB.LD FOOT BALL CLUB. During the 1850s the enthusiasm and influence of ex-public school and university students spread the popularity of the game around Sheffield. In the summer of 1857 William Prest and Nathaniel Creswick agreed that the game would be a splendid candidate for organised sport during the winter months. The pair wrote to the Public Schools for information, regarding their varying rules, with the aim of drawing up a set of laws embodying the best points from each. On October 24th, 1857, the world’s first football club was born in a greenhouse, at the home of Harry Chambers. Chambers went on to become one of the club’s greatest players, and Secretary, in a career that spanned over 40 years. Among the first rules drawn up were laws asserting that “no hacking or tripping up is fair under any circumstances”, “no player may be held or pulled over” and “it is not lawful to take the ball off the ground [using hands]”. Upon the formation of the Football Association in 1863, Sheffield Club’s insistence on these laws began the evolution into the game we recognise globally today. Heading, solid crossbars, corner kicks, free-kicks for fouls, throw-ins, a half-time change of ends and floodlit matches can all be traced to the innovators of Sheffield F.C.!

EARLY YEARSEARLY YEARS Initially early matches, such as Married men v Unmarried, had to be played between Club members. Records also show games against local army sides. Following victory over the 58th Army Regiment in 1860 a local report stated that, “most of the officers were adepts at the game, having, in their younger days, played in the public school matches, and the victory of the civilians was quite unexpected.”

Following the birth of Hallam F.C., the world’s first inter-club game took place on Boxing Day in 1860. The match “was conducted with good temper and in a friendly spirit”, concluding in a 2-0 win for Sheffield. For several years all matches were played locally, against a rising number of new sides, before the first ‘out of town’ match was played in Nottinghamshire in 1865. In 1866 the first game limited to a length of 90 minutes was played at Battersea Park against

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The FA Cup was founded in 1871 and in its third season Sheffield became the first northern side to take part. They succeeded in reaching the quarter finals in this and two further seasons also, 1876 and 1878. 1872 saw the first international game, between England and Scotland in Glasgow, with Sheffield’s Charles Clegg playing for the England side. Clegg would later go on to be Chairman, and President, of the FA and receive a knighthood for his services to the game. From the 1880s onwards the rise of professionalism and Sheffield Club’s firm insistence of retaining their amateur status saw them overtaken and overshadowed by other sides in the area. During these years the very survival of the club owed much to the leadership of former players Harry Chambers and Harry Broughton Willey. After the death of the latter in 1933 the minutes stated that “Mr H.B. Willey for years had carried the Club on his back, administratively and financially, making up a yearly deficit from his own pocket.” It wasn’t all doom and gloom though! In fact Sheffield enjoyed possibly their greatest hour in 1904 when they won the Amateur Cup, beating Ealing 3-1 at Valley Parade, Bradford.

YORKSHIRE LEAGUEYORKSHIRE LEAGUE 1949 brought admission to the Yorkshire League and a resurgence, which saw the side promoted to Division One in their third season and reach the League Cup final in 1953. In 1957 they celebrated their Centenary year and reached their first Sheffield and Hallamshire FA Cup final in 1962. The 1950s also saw the emergence of the Club’s greatest legend with forward Geoff Robinson (above) scoring 232 goals over 216 appearances. After a period of yo-yoing between divisions the 1977 side were crowned Division Two Champions and reached that season’s FA Vase final at Wembley. They established themselves as a top division side in the Yorkshire League, lifting the League Cup in 1978, before joining the newly founded Northern Counties East League in 1982.

NORTHERN COUNTIES LEAGUENORTHERN COUNTIES LEAGUE The Division One title was won in both 1989 and 1991 and a first Sheffield and Hallamshire FA Cup win came in 1994. In 2001 the club acquired a permanent ground, for the first time, when moving to its current home. After the turn of the century the side began to consistently challenge for promotion, winning both the League Cup and Sheffield and Hallamshire FA Cup on two occasions. The 2006/07 season ended with a 2nd place finish and promotion to the Northern Premier League.

NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUENORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE The side made an instant impact in reaching the 2008 play-off final, narrowly losing only on penalties. That first season also saw games against Inter Milan and Ajax at Bramall Lane, as part of the 150th birthday celebrations, and a few years later a win at Hallam’s Sandygate ground to mark the anniversary of the first inter-club match. Sheffield have twice more been involved in the season ending play-offs and lifted the Sheffield and Hallamshire FA Cup on two further occasions also. Taking over just after Christmas, new manager Ian Whitehorne brought some stability to an otherwise turbulent season last term. He guided the side to 9th in the table and on to another Sheffield and Hallamshire FA Cup final. Elsewhere the SFC Ladies’ team won the FA Women’s Premier League North title and the Futsal Club won their 3rd Northern title in four years, reaching the Grand Finals tournament. The Under 21, Under 19 and Over 35 sides all lifted silverware, and the newly formed Sheffield FC Veterans (with Jim Fern scoring, right) went to the San Siro Stadium in Milan to win the ACLI Invitational Trophy - leaving The Club still going strong and as healthy as it has ever been after more than 155 years.

The World’s First ClubThe World’s First Club

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Tim Whittaker Tim Whittaker - Defender Released by Chesterfield last year, brought him straight into the

First Team after impressing in pre-season for the Under 19s.

Liam Mitchell Liam Mitchell - Goalkeeper On loan from Mansfield Town, a very capable keeper who is a big presence in the box and gives plenty of assurance to his defenders.

Ben Turner Ben Turner - Defender Very reliable full-back, very pacy, consistent player, 6 or 7 out of 10 every week.

Brandon Cardwell Brandon Cardwell - Defender Second time here at Sheffield, a big solid defender who is not

one who gets intimidated by more experienced opponents.

Jamie Hadfield Jamie Hadfield - Defender Player of the season last season, got double figures in goals from centre-half, probably best defender at this level at the moment.

Callum Harrison Callum Harrison - Midfield Probably our most gifted midfield player, nothing he can’t do in the middle of the park, a great engine and has a great range of passing.

Ben Algar Ben Algar - Midfield Signed from Matlock, very exciting winger can play on both sides of the park or up front, the kind of player the fans like to see.

Matt Roney Matt Roney - Midfield Mr 300 Club - played over 300 games for

Sheffield FC, he is a Sheffield Club legend.

Jack Waddle Jack Waddle - Midfield Returned to the fold after a time in Sweden, was a great member of the squad whilst on loan last season, is now here permanently.

Connor Shirley Connor Shirley - Defender Tenacious 17 year old defender who has impressed in the

Under 19s to graduate into the First Team just before Christmas

Richard Stirrup Richard Stirrup - Midfield Stizz is another hard-working midfielder, another released by Sheffield Wednesday, signed from Belper Town, very reliable player.

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Andrew Gascoigne Andrew Gascoigne - Midfield Gazza been with us since he was 17, he’s 21, people think he’s a lot

older than he actually, prolific goalscorer, great to have in the team.

Steve Woolley Steve Woolley - Midfield Been with Club a long time, great to have in the team, the “heartbeat of the team”.

Max Pemberton Max Pemberton - Midfield Been promoted out of our Under 19 squad, released from Sheffield United, brought him straight into the First Team after impressing.

Joel Purkiss Joel Purkiss - Forward Joel is technically very good, a great finisher, good on the ball

and expecting double figures goals scored from him minimum.

Mark Fereday Mark Fereday - Forward Young striker released by Chesterfield in the summer, 18 years old, and he’s got a very good chance of getting back to full-time football.

Vill Powell Vill Powell - Forward/Player Coach An absolute legend in scoring terms, bagging more goals than other strikers can dream about, now using that experience coaching team.

James Gregory James Gregory - Forward Jinky is pacy, a very exciting winger who loves to get at defenders, in full flow he’s virtually unstoppable.

Ian Whitehorne Ian Whitehorne - Manager Second term at the helm of the World’s First Football

Club - considered locally to be the non-league Mourinho.

Jordan Broadbent Jordan Broadbent - Coach Under 19s Head Coach and coach at Sheffield United Academy, adds another pair of eyes on the pitch

Reece Littlejohn Reece Littlejohn - Forward Reece is in his first season with Club, got all the tools - he’s quick,

strong, hard working - really looking forward to working with him.

ATAT--AT Dog AT Dog - Dog of the Week Dressed up as an AT-AT walker from Star Wars, Bones-Mello is one Italian Greyhound who wishes he was in a galaxy far-far away.

Words: Ian WhitehorneIan Whitehorne Pictures: Ben WebsterBen Webster

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Saturday 22Saturday 22ndnd March 2014March 2014 Bedworth United 1 Daniel Dubidat (90)

Carlton Town 2 Grant Brindley (25) Alex Troke (35)

Goole AFC 0

Halesowen Town 3 Ben Haseley (9, 84) Iyseden Christie (56 pen)

Kidsgrove Athletic 4 Wayne Corden (57) Shane Reaney (59) Jordan Johnson (61) Matt Haddrell (69 pen)

Lincoln United 1 Liam Richardson (4)

Market Drayton Town 2 Jake Bennett (16) Yannick Makota (51)

Newcastle Town 3 Neville Thompson (52, 66) Jordan Cole (58)

Romulus 3 Luke Shearer (7) Daniel O'Callaghan (24) Lee Smith (86)

Sheffield FC 1 Jamie Hadfield (75)

Belper Town 3 - Att. 220. Jon Froggatt (22) Steve Warne (73) Colin Marrison (76)

Chasetown 2 - Att. 93. Simon Brown (13 pen) Nick Wellecomme (17)

Sutton Coldfield Town 1 - Att. 135. Stuart McNaught (14)

Scarborough Athletic 0 - Att. 601.

Rainworth Miners Welfare 1 - Att. 103. Jason Gregory (86)

Coalville Town 4 - Att. 148. Cameron Stuart (28 pen) Callum Woodward (30, 82) Gary Hay (55)

Loughborough Dynamo 3 - Att. 74. Matthew Langham (22, 30, 35)

Brigg Town 3 - Att. 52. Jason Flint (83) Elliot Broughton (85) Danny Buttle (90)

Gresley FC 2 - Att. 95. Marc Strzyzewski (6) Alex Steadman (23)

Mickleover Sports 5 - Att. 252. Zeph Thomas (28) Chris Palmer (44) Simeon Oshoboke (45) Marc Goodfellow (55, 64)

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Saturday’s League ReviewSaturday’s League Review

In the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League's First Division South, Halesowen Town moved four points clear of Leek Town who didn`t have a game after Saturday`s 3-0 win over Scarborough Athletic, writes Steve WhitneySteve Whitney.

A good crowd of 601 at the Grove saw top scorer Ben Haseley notch his 21st and 22nd goals of the season to date in the ninth (aboveabove) and 84th minutes, sandwiched by a 56th minute penalty from Iyseden Christie.

Coalville Town remain a danger to Halesowen though as they have a couple of games in hand – as do Leek – and maintained their challenge with a comfortable 4-1 win at Ashby Avenue against Lincoln United.

But they had to recover from the shock of conceding a fourth minute goal to Liam Richardson. Cameron Stuart`s penalty cancelled that out after 28 minutes and they turned round 2-1 ahead, courtesy of a Callum Woodward effort two minutes later. Gary Hay 10 minutes into the second half and then Woodward again eight minutes from time, sealed a vital win for the Ravens.

Mickleover Sports and Belper Town are looking likely to seal play-off places after away wins on Saturday left them fourteen and eleven points clear of sixth-placed Sutton Coldfield Town.

Sports hit Sheffield FC 5-1 here at the Home of Football with ex-Clubbie Zeph Thomas on 28 minutes, Chris Palmer on 44 and Simeon Oshoboke a minute later giving them a 3-0 interval lead that new signing Marc Goodfellow added to with a brace in the 55th and 64th minutes – Jamie Hadfield netting a 75th minute consolation for Club.

The Nailers won 3-1 at Bedworth United, who are now back on bottom spot after Kidsgrove Athletic`s victory.

Top scorer Jon Froggatt made it 29 for the season to date when he gave the visitors a 22nd minute lead. Steve Warne and Colin Marrison added to the tally midway through the second half, with Daniel Dubidat (rightright) scoring a last minute consolation for the Greenbacks.

Kidsgrove gave themselves a chance of staying up with a

comprehensive 4-1 home win over inconsistent Rainworth Miners Welfare.

It was goalless at the break and then Grove scored three times in four minutes either side of the hour-mark through Wayne Corden, Shane Reaney and Jordan Johnson. Matty Haddrell added a penalty in the 69th minute before Jason Gregory replying four minutes from time.

Only one team goes down after Eastwood Town`s sad demise, but Lincoln United, Market Drayton Town and Brigg Town especially cannot relax after Kidsgrove`s win.

Market Drayton went down to a 3-2 home defeat to Loughborough Dynamo, whose Matt Langham netted a first half hat-trick, Jake Bennett replying and then Yannick Makota reducing the deficit to one in the 51st

minute.

Brigg secured a valuable point in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle Town.

With only seven minutes remaining The Zebras trailed 3-0 to goals from Neville Thompson with two and Jordan Cole before mounting a late comeback with strikes from Danny Buttle, Matt Muldoon and Elliot Broughton.

Goole AFC probably have a big enough cushion, but lost 1-0 at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds to Sutton Coldfield Town, whose Stuart McNaught scored the only goal after 14 minutes.

Sutton`s tenants Romulus edged out Gresley FC by the odd goal in five at Coles Lane, with Marc Strzyzewski giving the Moatmen a sixth minute lead that Luke Shearer cancelled out within a minute and then, similarly, Alex Steadman restoring the visitors lead only for an instant response from Dan O`Callaghan. Lee Smith won it for Roms four minutes from time.

The other game saw Carlton Town share a 2-2 home draw with Chasetown, who led 2-0 with goals from Simon Brown from the spot after 13 minutes and Nick Wellecomme four minutes later, only for Grant Brindley on 25 minutes and Alex Troke 10 minutes after that to earn parity.

League NewsLeague News

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SHEFFIELD FOOTBALL CLUBSHEFFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB Established 24Established 24thth October 1857 October 1857

Full Members of The Football Association Full Members of The Football Association and Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA and Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA

Ground: The Home of Football, Dronfield, S18 2GDGround: The Home of Football, Dronfield, S18 2GD. Telephone: +44 (0) 844 887 1857Telephone: +44 (0) 844 887 1857

DIRECTORS Richard Tims, Jim Harrison, Bob Dyson

COMPANY SECRETARY Dominic Field

CLUB and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:

Chris Dolby

COMMITTEE Chairman: Richard Tims President: Alan Methley

Vice President and Hon Secretary: Stephen Hall

Committee: David Risely, Deirdre Risely, Pete Bowden,

Chris Shortland, Craig Williamson

Stadium Safety Officer: Mark Hardy Groundsman: Pete Bowden

Stadium Admissions Officer: Steve Muff Stadium Announcer: Jim Fern

Club Shop: Kay Pindar & Elle Pindar Programme Sales: Liam James

FIRST TEAM EVO-STIK LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH

Director of Football: Paul Rogers Manager: Ian Whitehorne

Coach: Vill Powell Kit Man: Matthew Pindar

Physio: Gabrielė Veselkaitė Match Secretary: Chris Shortland

UNDER 19’s NORTH MIDLANDS UNDER 19's

FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Manager: Jordan Broadbent

Assistant Manager: Max Wadsworth Secretary: Bill Towning

LADIES: FA WOMEN’S PREMIER LEAGUE

NORTHERN DIVISION Manager: Helen Mitchell

Coach: Luke Swindlehurst

FUTSAL: FA NATIONAL FUTSAL LEAGUE NORTH

Managers: Richard Moore Mark England-Woodcock

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TODAY’S MATCH OFFICIALSTODAY’S MATCH OFFICIALS Referee: Referee: Sean Richardson (Huthwaite)Sean Richardson (Huthwaite) Assistants: Assistants: Andrew Dallison (KirkbyAndrew Dallison (Kirkby--inin--Ashfield)Ashfield) Craig Langton (Giltbrook)Craig Langton (Giltbrook)

ClubClub YeltzYeltz Manager: Manager: Ian WhitehorneIan Whitehorne Coach: Coach: Vill PowellVill Powell Shirts: Shirts: RedRed Shorts: Shorts: BlackBlack Socks: Socks: RedRed

No.No. Goals

11 Matthew Sargeant

22 Kristian Green

33 Asa Charlton

44 Neil Mackenzie

55 Joe Hull ©©

66 Curtis Tilt

77 Aaron Griffiths

88 Mitchell Botfield

99 Iyseden Christie

1010 Ben Haseley

1111 Mark Danks

SubSub Thomas Tonks

SubSub Brendan Kelly

SubSub Jean-Michel Gueyes

SubSub Nigel Penney

SubSub Sam Pearson

No.No. Goals

2020 Liam Mitchell

22 Ben Turner

33 Ben Algar

44 Callum Harrison

55 Jamie Hadfield ©©

66 Tim Whittaker

77 Matt Roney

88 Andrew Gascoigne

99 Joel Purkiss

1010 Max Pemberton

1111 Steve Woolley

SubSub Richard Stirrup

SubSub Mark Fereday

SubSub Connor Shirley

SubSub Jack Waddle

SubSub Brandon Cardwell

Manager: Manager: John HillJohn Hill Coach: Coach: Trevor BurroughsTrevor Burroughs

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