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Buildbase
FA Trophy Final
Monday 3rd May 2021
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Founded: 1967 CONCORD HARROGATE
Concord Rangers is a Members Owned club
Club Committee
RANGERS TOWN
President: Albert Lant (Founder Member)
Vice Presidents: Jack Smith, Alan Greengrass
Chairman: Antony Smith
Monday 3rd May 2021 - Kick off: 5.00pm
Vice Chairman Grant Beglan
Buildbase FA Trophy Final
Club Secretary: Lewis Pack
Treasurer & Press Officer: Jack Smith Jnr It’s been a long time coming, but after a year of lockdowns, restrictions, false
Committee Representative: Steve Larkin, Cliff Larkin, Paul Sisley & starts and plenty of crossed fingers, the day is finally here that Concord Rangers
Toby Wicks
take to the hallowed Wembley turf and play in the Buildbase FA Trophy Final.
Club Manageress: Jayne Sisley
The only disappointment of today is that you, our loyal supporters can’t be in
Programme Editor: Alan Jessup-Peacock
Programme Printers: Design 4 Print
those famous stands cheering on the lads under the arch, but hopefully we’ll do
Web Designer: Andy Smith everyone proud as you watch live on BT Sport.
Trustees: Jack Smith, Albert Lant, Speaking of BT Sport, they have announced that both the FA Trophy and the FA
Robert Fletcher & Brian White Vase finals today will be free to air to all, with no subscription required.
It’s been a long road to get the final, and you can read all about how both teams
Honours made it to Wembley later in this programme, as well as a run down of our
Essex Senior League Cup Winners 1996/97 possible squad for the day, some words from our chairman and loads more.
Essex Senior League Champions 1997/98 We’d also like to mention our new shirt sponsors for the final today, that being
Harry Fisher Memorial Trophy Winners 1999/00 AHR Private Wealth, who’s logo will take pride of place on our kits for the first
Essex Senior League Charity Cup Winners 2000/01 time this evening. Our main kit sponsor of The Indee Rose Trust will be featured
Essex Senior League Runners Up 2002/03
on the back of the shirts.
Essex Senior League Champions 2003/04
Eastern Floodlight Competition Winners 2003/04 Wherever you are watching the game today, let’s get behind the boys as they
East Anglian Cup Runners Up 2006/07 take to the pitch in what is by far the biggest fixture ever in the history of our
Essex Senior League Champions 2007/08 little club. Hopefully we’ll be able to celebrate a fantastic win together when
Gordon Bransted Memorial Trophy Winners 2007/08 these restrictions are finally done and dusted!
Essex Senior League Cup Runners Up 2007/08 On behalf of everyone at Concord Rangers we hope you all enjoy the game this
Essex Senior Challenge Cup Runners Up 2008/09 evening, and we look forward to finally seeing you back at the Aspect Arena in
Ryman Football League Div 1 North Runners Up 2008/09
the very near future!
Ryman Football League Div 1 North Play Off Winners (Promoted) 2009/10
Ryman Football League Premier Play Off Winners (Promoted) 2012/13 TEAM SPONSORS:
Ryman League Cup Winners 2012/13
Essex Senior Cup Winners
Essex Senior Cup Winners
2013/14
2014/15
The Indee Rose Trust
Essex Senior Cup Winners 2015/16 Registered charity no. 1132471
All photos courtesy of Club Photographer Paul Raffety (@paulraff123)
Concord Rangers Club History Concord Rangers Club History
"The Beach Boys" "The Beach Boys”
Concord Rangers began life as a team of boys headed by Steve Lant playing friendly Concord didn’t have to wait long to earn promotion though, as the following season
matches during 1966 on a pitch along the Canvey Island seafront close to the Concord they again reached the playoff final, this time beating Enfield Town 3-1 to reach the
Beach (hence the name Concord Rangers and the nickname The Beach Boys). In 1967 Ryman Premier Division. The clubs first season in the Ryman Premier Division was a
Albert Lant, Steve's father and current Club President, became the team manager and solid one, finishing in 8th place, which exceeded the target of simply avoiding
took the club into competitive football. The club initially joined the Thundermite Boys relegation! 2011/12 was a difficult season for the Beach Boys, as injuries to key players
Football League, before moving into the Vange and District League in 1973. Concord contributed toth a poor start which was never wholly recovered from. Concord managed
became the first winners of the Essex Sunday Junior Trophy in 1979, managed by Chris to finish in 14 though and secured a third season at this level. Danny Scopes retired
Crerie, by beating Bishops Park 4-0. Saturday football was introduced to the club shortly from his post as joint manager, and soon afterwards Glen Alzapiedi was appointed as
after when Concord joined the Mid Essex League and played their home games at Assistant Manager. Another poor start was made by the club in 2012/13, but this was
Waterside Farm. In 1985 Concord secured some land at the end of Thames Road, using recovered from quickly and the Beach Boys displayed a never say die attitude to earn
that land to develop the clubhouse and ground with Jack Smith being the mastermind some incredible results both at home and away. Concord found themselves in the
behind the project. Jack organised the funds, labour & materials and worked many playoffs come the seasons end along with the Ryman League Cup final. Two fantastic
hours on the site. A special mention also goes to the late Clive Smith (Jack's brother) as away performances in the play offs saw us promoted to the highest level of football
without Clive's machinery and labour Concord's pitch would not exist, also Martin Gill, we've played at and a great performance in the cup final saw us end the season with 2
Steve Barnes, Brian Godfrey, Lee and John Slater, Rob Fletcher, Pat Bennett, Roger trophies. The Beachboys lost their 2013/14 first Conference South fixture, however
Tipthorpe, Barry Clark, Tony Ing and many more all contributed. In 1991 club founder were soon picking up points regularly with determined & professional performances
Albert Lant retired as chairman after 25 years at the helm to become Club President, against some of the biggest teams at this level. Although there were a couple of harsh
with Jack Smith taking over for two years. Grant Beglan became Chairman when Jack results, there was a level of consistency many didnt expect to see against this
stood down, but like his predecessor only held the role for 2 years. A number of opposition, this helped Concord reach what was a spectacular 9th place finish by seasons
Chairman held the role from 1995 & in 1998 the club was languishing at the bottom of end. To cap it all off, The Beachboys were able to win the Essex Senior Cup against
the Essex Senior League, the youth section had been disbanded and the bar licence had Braintree as the football season came to a close. 2014/15 was a season of historical
not been renewed meaning no revenue could be made for the club. Former Chairman moments, but started with 3 losses out of 4 games. Fortunes quickly turned around for
Jack Smith’s son Antony decided to step in and put a new committee together along th
the club as eventually a 7 place finish was achieved (a 13 game unbeaten run being a
with a plan to put the club back on its feet. Antony is very hands-on in his approach, key contributor). The most incredible moment of the season was Concord Rangers
which has helped guide the club through recent successes and the development on reaching the first round of the FA Cup for the first time. Drawn away to Mansfield Town,
both the playing side & with the ground/facilities. Under the guidance of manager Colin Concord earned a 1-1 draw before losing 1-0 in the replay in front of 1500 at the Aspect
Mcbride, the Beach Boys won the Essex Senior League Cup in 1997 after beating Ford Arena. The second round of the FA Trophy was reached, also for the first time. A penalty
United 1-0, and the following season under Lee Patterson won the Essex Senior League shootout filled Essex Senior Cup run saw Concord retain the trophy they'd won a year
Championship. Further cup success came during 1999/2000 with Steve Knott in charge before, this time beating Billericay in the final. At the seasons end manager Danny
as Concord beat Burnham Ramblers 3-2 to win the Harry Fisher Memorial Trophy. Cowley & his assistant manager brother Nicky (who took over from Alzapiedi in
League success followed soon after as under manager Brain Horne the club finished as September) left the club for pastures new. 2015/16 was a season of rebuilding with
Essex Senior League runners up in 2002/03, and then won the league the following Adam Flanagan & Jody Brown in charge of the side which had lost a number of key
season with Ben Embury at the helm. It was during 2003/04 that striker Danny Heale players, whilst trying to maintain our National League south position. A poor start saw
won the Don Douglas trophy for being the leagues top scorer, notching up 32 goals for Brown replaced with the returning Alzapiedi, and things looked up. A 12 game unbeaten
Concord Rangers. As Concord Rangers began their 40th Anniversary season in 2007/08, run at the start of 2016 helped the side reach their 3rd Essex Senior Cup final in as many
Danny Scopes and Danny Cowley become joint managers of the club. Concord ended years, making history when beating Heybridge Swifts to retain the cup again. 2017/18
the season winners of the Essex Senior League, and were Gordon Brasted Memorial saw the Beachboys put an impressive 13 game unbeaten run together at one point,
Trophy winners along with Essex Senior League Cup Finalists. Concord also reached the however the poor start and shaky end to the season saw the side stave off relegation by
Quarter-final of the FA Vase that year. Club President Albert Lant won an outstanding just a couple of points, which saw Flan and Glen relieved of their positions. Prior to
achievement award from the Essex County Football Association for 40 years unbroken 2018/19, Sammy Moore and Jack Midson were brought in to take charge of the first
service to Concord Rangers. Having gained promotion from the Essex Senior League the team, as Concord Rangers looked to make their sixth season at this level a successful
club would have been happy with a mid table finish in their Ryman League Divth 1 North one, and a success it was as the club finished in 6th place. However due to ground
debut, but expectations were exceeded as the two Dannys led Concord to a 5 place grading issues, Concord were unable to take part in the playoffs. Moore & Midson left
finish. Beating East Thurrock United in the Playoff Semi-Final set up a final vs Waltham the club by mutual consent, after which an old favourite returned to take the helm as
Abbey, in which Concord led with 10 minutes to go before future Beach Boy Harry Danny Scopes was appointed first team manager for 2019/20.
Elmes levelled things for Abbey, taking the game to penalties which we lost 5-4.
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Concord Pen Pics. Concord Pen Pics.
Danny Scopes – Manager, A former Great Wakering Rovers and Concord Chris Haigh – Goalkeeper, Signing for the Beachboys in May 2019, Chris
Rangers player, Danny Scopes returned to the Beachboys management Haigh came to Concord Rangers on the back of a successful season with
team during 2018/19, having previously been joint manager alongside Heybridge Swifts, having been a part of their playoff winning team and
Danny Cowley from 2007 to 2012. During his time away from being names as their player of the year. Chris is a talented young stopper,
management Scopesy was still a regular on the Concord terraces, cheering and used the experience he’s gained at clubs like Merstham, Maldon &
on the Beachboys and offering coaching nuggets from the stands. After Tiptree, East Grinstead and Barnet to make an impact between the sticks at
getting back involved in the youth sides during 2017, Danny was soon the Aspect Arena last season. Haigh turned in a number of MOTM
asked to join the management team as coach, and following the 2018/19 performances, and made some vital saves, especially during the history-
season, Scopesy was given the First Team Manager position. His first full making FA Trophy run.
season in charge was curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but saw
Scopesy lead the side on a historic run to the FA Trophy Final Chris Millar – Midfielder, A summer signing with previous ties to head of
player recruitment Adam Drew, Chris signed for Heybridge Swifts from
Lee Minshull – Assistant Manager, A product of the Charlton Athletic Maldon & Tiptree during 2018/19 having been heavily recruited by Drew.
School of Excellence, Minshull joined Concord Rangers prior to the Millar started his youth career with Charlton Athletic, before signing for the
2018/19 season following a spell at Leatherhead last season. Lee began his Jammers at the end of the 2017/18 season. The creative midfielder was once
senior career at Ramsgate before joining Tonbridge Angels and scoring 17 again recruited by Adam Drew along with Danny Scopes prior to the
goals during the 2009/10 season. Minshull has played for a number of clubs 2019/20 season, however an injury saw him spend the year on the sidelines.
including Newport County, Bromley and AFC Wimbledon, and will look to Chris is now fighting fit and looking to show the Beachboys what they
use that experience to help Concord Rangers push towards the National missed out on last season.
League in his role as Assistant Manager, having fully retired from playing
after the 2019/20 season. Aron Pollock – Defender, Signed for the Beachboys less than a week
before the 2018/19 season, Aron is a Basildon-born defender who came
Danny Green – Midfielder/Coach. The right sided winger joined the through the youth system at Leyton Orient, earning a spot in the first team in
Beachboys in the summer of 2018. Green started his career coming through 2016. Loans at Wingate & Finchley and Wealdstone followed, before he
the youth system at Charlton, and spent his early years in the game at joined Leatherhead on another loan. Following his release from Orient, the
Northampton Town, Nottingham Forest and then Bishop’s Stortford during Leatherhead move was made permanent, before following the previous
2008/09. Danny spent the next 8 years in Leagues One & Two with stints management team to Concord Rangers in 2018. Pollock is a determined and
with Dagenham & Redbridge, Charlton, MK Dons and Luton Town, before dogged defender who comes up with his fair share of goals, and there's little
a double leg break prevented him from taking any part in the 2016/17 doubt he'll continue that decent form in to the new season
season. After playing for Chelmsford City, Danny brought a wealth of
experience to the side and after extending his stay through 2019/20, he's Billy Roast – Defender, Roasty returned to Concord Rangers in the summer
now taken on a new role as player/coach for the new season. of 2019, having previously played for the Beachboys during the 2017/18
season under Adam Flanagan. Billy followed Flan to Dartford for the start
James Blanchfield – Midfielder, The first signing for the Beachboys in the of the 2018/19 season but soon found his appearances limited and decided a
new Scopesy era back in the summer of 2019, James joined the club in May return to Maldon & Tiptree was the best way to see regular playing time.
having been playing for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge Billy had originally started his career at Colchester United, before signing
during 2018/19. The midfielder spent his youth career at Arsenal and for Maldon & Tiptree upon his release in 2015. Roasty is a fan favourite at
Ipswich before his move to the Daggers, when included a loan spell with the Beachboys with his hard hitting style and dedicated performances, and
Aldershot. Blanchy was a mainstay in the Beachboys line-up last season, will continue to be so this season of that we're sure.
making 35 appearances and being a vital cog in the Concord midfield
engine. Alex Wall – Forward, The imposing striker returns to the Beachboys front
line for his second spell, having previously notched up 22 goals for Concord
Temi Babalola – Striker, Signed by the Beachboys in mid-February 2020 Rangers during the 2018/19 season. Upon leaving the Beachboys last
on a dual registration with Brentwood Town, Temi is a young & talented summer he spent some time at Hemel Hempstead then at National League
forward who's strength is a massive asset to the Concord Rangers front line. side Woking before re-singing with Concord this past June. Luton Town,
Temi counts Woodford Town and Romford as previous clubs in his short Maidenhead United, Bromley and Thatcham Town are all on the list of
but promising career so far. Alex's previous clubs, and Alex will be hoping to make an instant impact
again for the side where he scored twice on his previous debut.
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Concord Pen Pics. Concord Pen Pics.
Sam Blackman – Midfielder, Another returning Beachboy, Blackman Ryan Charles – Midfielder, Ryan joins the Beachboys this summer having
originally signed for the Beachboys for the 2018/19 season, and after a previously played for Maldon in the Bostick League. The wide man known
productive year in the centre of the starting 11, Sam moved to Dartford but as Spider to some has also played for Canvey Island and Bishop Stortford,
then suffered an injury that hampered his season. Returning to fitness, and has been described as a ball-carrying attacking threat. Ryan is another
Blackman had loans with Hythe Town and Leatherhead before joining young player making the step up to National League South, but both we
Concord Rangers this past summer. Sam is a young and talented midfielder and he have full confidence in his ability to make an impact at this level.
who counts Margate, American Tormenta and Leatherhead as previous
clubs.
Lamar Reynolds – Forward, Sticking around for his second season with
Ollie Kensdale – Defender, Joining the Beachboys in February 2020, the Beachboys, Lamar first joined the club prior to the 2019/20 season and
Ollie came through the youth ranks at Colchester United, and upon starting played a significant part in the league campaign and the record-breaking FA
mens football he spent time on loan at Maldon & Tiptree (three occasions), Trophy run. Reynolds started his career in the youth set-up at Barking, and
Bath City and Braintree Town. The youngster can play centre-back but is gained plenty of non-league experience since then, seeing playing time at
also proficient in the middle of the park Thurrock, Heybridge Swifts, Aveley, Brentwood Town and Chelmsford
City. The Jamaican forward has also had football league experience with
Newport County, Leyton Orient and Dagenham & Redbridge.
Elliott Johnson – Defender, The Essex-born full back joined Concord
Tosan Popo – Defender, Now in his third run with the Beachboys, Tosan Rangers around a month before the season, having spent 2019 in the United
is an experienced defender/midfielder who has spent time on the youth States starting games for the Philadelphia Lone Star FC, a development side
books at West Ham, Chelsea and Charlton before joining Concord Rangers that play in the 4th tier of the American soccer pyramid. The 24 year old will
for the first time in 2012. Tosan then moved to the States to play for be looking to settle in back on home soil and make an instant impact for the
Rollins College. Following his stint in the college game, Popo played for Beachboys
the Tampa Bay Rowdies and then the Florida Tropics before returning to
England. Tosan signed on for his second stint with Concordth Rangers at the
end of August 2018 and was part of the side that finished 7 in the league Lewis Simper – Midfielder, Signed on loan from Cambridge United, the 20
that year, before joining Hemel Hempstead Town last season. Popo makes year old made an instant impact with the Beachboys this past season,
a welcome return to the side and will surely be a key part of the back-line scoring twice in his four starts for the club. Lewis made his pro debut for
once again. Cambridge United against Fulham U21s in the EFL Trophy in September
2020, having progressed through the youth academy at The U's.
Tyrone Sterling – Defender, The vastly experienced defender re-joins
Concord Rangers having previously been at the club for the 2018/19
season. Described as a “Rolls Royce” of a player by the Beachboys
chairman, Tyrone has been a part of the Bromley side that made the FA
Trophy final in 2017/18, making 43 appearances, and has seen playing time Alex Hernandez – Forward, A youth product from here at Concord
at clubs from the Bostick League all the way through to the National Rangers, Alex has recently seen playing time with the first team in
League, including Cray Wanderers, Dartford and Dover. Tyrone has also preseason as he continues to grow and develop as a player. A successful
been internationally recognised with Grenada, making his debut for The striker at U16 & U18 level, Alex will be looking to learn from the first
Spice Boys in October 2018. team squad and will undoubtedly break into that starting line-up soon
enough.
Odei Martin – Midfielder, Signed in the summer from Heybridge Swifts,
the Basque Country native moved to England 2 years ago with the dream
of playing in the football league, having come through the youth leagues in Ben Search – A product of the youth setup here at Concord Rangers,
Spain. The young midfielder excelled for the Swifts last season and will be Searchy was a regular in the U18s for the 2019/20 season and is very
looking to make a similar impact in the National League South with the productive in front of goal. It's his continued success in the U18s that has
Beachboys this time out. led to him signing first team forms with the Beachboys, having made his
debut in the Essex Thames Side Trophy fixture against Aveley back in
September 2019.
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Editors Notes
by Alan Jessup-Peacock programme@concordrangers.co.uk
Chairman’s Notes
The day is finally here, I know I’m not the only one It’s with an unbelievable mix of emotions
who had doubts over whether we’d actually get here I find myself writing these notes for what
with all the restrictions and repeated lockdowns has been an incredible journey to reach
we’ve suffered over the last 12 months, but today our an historic place for our little club.
beloved Concord Rangers will take to the hallowed
Wembley turf and play in the Buildbase FA Trophy I would never in a million years of
Final in front of the world on BT Sport. believed that we would be taking to the
Obviously it’s a massive disappointment that we can’t pitch at our national stadium in the FA
have all of our fans there with the lads to cheer them Trophy Final.
on, but it’s a given that the players have appreciated The journey to the final had so many
every message of support sent their way and they
twists and turns but we showed some
will know that we are all 100% behind them today.
I’m not sure my words here can do this day any sort of justice, I mean it’s an occasion fantastic resilience to finally reach Wembley Stadium.
that thousands of football players and fans never get to experience, your team in the So many obstacles have been overcome, no more so than a worldwide pandemic
final of a national competition playing at Wembley Stadium. We, as fans of Concord that has caused so much suffering and loss of loved ones, our thoughts go out to
Rangers have been exceptionally lucky over the last decade or so with the local you all.
successes we’ve had, the promotions, the county cups etc, but this is something truly
special that is on a whole different level. But as fans, you don’t need me to tell you that. I
have a feeling that you’ll be shouting and screaming at the TV just as much as if you We were informed in the past few weeks that we will not be able to have our
were in the stands at Wembley today come kick-off, more so if the result is in our favour fans in for the game and this has been a real bitter pill to swallow as other
come 90 minutes. events either side of us are able to have spectators present, unfortunately ours
Of course, we’re not the only ones involved today, there’s the small matter of our and the FA Vase final of last year are not seen as high profile enough.
opponents in this fixture, Harrogate Town, now the first Football League team to ever Then to top it off we received a communication of Friday to say there will also be
take part in the FA Trophy final thanks to their promotion from the National League at the
end of last season. Known as Town, or the Sulphurites, Harrogate Town earned their
a social media ban over the coming weekend, you just could not have any more
place in the final by winning 1-0 away at Notts County back in September of last year, disappointment dumped on us and the other clubs involved!
and have had some solid preparation for the final with their ongoing League Two
campaign, with recent fixtures against Oldham Athletic, Carlisle United and Cambridge Thankfully you have BT Sport showing the game live on tv and other channels
United to name but a few. that will be there for updates etc..
Our lads have had their own prep time in the lad up to the game today don’t worry, with a
number of behind closed doors “friendly” fixtures taking place throughout April. Wait, you
mean you didn’t know about them? Well that has been the plan all along, as a club we’ve I wish our chosen ones the very best day in football, try to suck every last second
kept ourselves to ourselves on that front, getting the fitness levels right and teamwork on of it in and I know for sure we will give it our very Concord best in trying to win
point ready for this evening. Even me, the humble programme editor, has no idea how the game.
the games went and which line-up of players took to the pitch each time!
All that preparation will come to a head at 5pm this evening, and I know that I speak for
all of us when I say I cannot wait! Wherever you are watching the game, let’s get behind
Thanks to each and every one of you #YAMC
the lads and hopefully cheer them on to what would be a historic, monumental victory, Yours sincerely
and we’ll see you all back at The Aspect Arena for preseason (hopefully!) Ant
You Are My Concord! Concord Rangers Chairman
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The Road To Wembley The Road To Wembley
It’s been a long road to get here today, with the 2019/20 Buildbase FA Then came the Fourth Round Proper originally slated to take place at the
Trophy competition starting way back on Saturday 28th September 2019 end of February, however the local weather conditions on Concord Island
with the 28 ties (and 6 replays) of the Extra Preliminary Round. meant that the fixture between Concord Rangers and Royston Town
Our journey for the purposes of this article however started on Saturday wasn’t able to take place until March 3rd. It was worth the wait however
23rd November when Concord Rangers entered the competition in the for the Beachboys, as they earned a historic and memorable 2-1 win after
Third Qualifying Round. extra time to secure their place in the semi finals.
The Beachboys were drawn at home against fellow National League Harrogate Town saw extra time for the first time in their 2019/20
South side Slough Town, and following a 0-0 draw had to travel to competition as they travelled to AFC Fylde. Leading 2-1, Town conceded
Berkshire for the replay three days later. It was goals-galore this time out a late, late equaliser which sent the fixture into the additional 30 minutes,
when Concord were able to secure a 3-2 win following goals from Kresh but just before half time of the extra period Harrogate scored what would
(2) and Danny Green. be the winning goal.
The First Round Proper beckoned on Saturday 14th December, and it Then things got difficult, as the pandemic hit and the 2019/20 season
was here we saw Harrogate Town make their first appearance in the came to an abrupt end. The FA did assure clubs that they would do all
competition that season, beating fellow National League side Hartlepool they could to ensure the two-legged semi-finals and the final would still
United 3-2 at Wetherby Road. Concord Rangers also managed to pick up take place.
a 3-2 win, however theirs was away from home at fellow National League The first lockdown came and went, and suddenly there was light at the
South side Maidstone United thanks to goals from Kresh, Danny Green end of the tunnel as football started up again. However to ensure the
and Lamar Reynolds. safety of players and limit the risks, the two legged semi finals were made
Harrogate Town were drawn away from home in the Second Round, but into one-legged ties, with the home teams being decided by coin-flip.
made short work of their hosts as they beat National League North side Concord Rangers got the home draw, and on Saturday 5th September
Darlington 2-0. Things were a little more difficult for the Beachboys they hosted Southern League Division One Central side Halesowen Town,
however, as they drew 1-1 at home to Bath City before earning a 2-1 win sadly behind closed doors. It didn’t matter though, as the Beachboys
17 days later (the first planned replay was postponed due to the weather) booked their place at Wembley, coming from behind to earn a 2-1 win
at Twerton Park. thanks to a Halesowen own goal and a late winner from Alex Wall.
Replays were now a thing of the past as the sides entered the Third Harrogate Town were drawn as the away side in their semi final, but that
Round on 8th February 2020, with extra time and penalties the order of didn’t stop them as they won a hard-fought encounter against Notts
the day if sides were level after the 90 minutes. Concord Rangers found County, the very same side they’d beaten in the National League Playoff
that out first hand as they entered this stage of the competition for the first Final a few months before, winning 1-0 to book their place at Wembley.
time. It was certainly a memorable debut in the Third Round for the club, Since those semi-finals it has been a long wait, but the day is finally here,
drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes, 2-2 after extra time and then winning 4-3 both sides have overcome some very tough obstacles in order to have the
after penalties! opportunity to walk out under that arch today, and you can be sure that
It was a much simpler affair at Wetherby Road for Harrogate Town each and every player will know that the journey has been worth every
however, as they cruised to a 2-0 home win over fellow National League step.
side Eastleigh.
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FAC = F.A Cup FAT = FA Trophy ESC = BBC Essex Senior Cup ETT = Essex Thameside Trophy Subs Used
DATE OPPONENTS V. Att RES. W/L/D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17
Sep 05 Halesowen Town (FAT) H 0 2-1 W Haigh Carlyle Popo Roast Pollock Sterling Reynolds Blackman Wall (1) Blanchfield Babalola Green Odei Millar Hernandez Alexander
Oct 04 Potters Bar Town (FAC) A 148 2-1 W Haigh Popo Hanfrey Blackman Pollock Sterling Remfry Roast Wall (1) Blanchfield Raad Reynolds Scott Odei Babalola Green
Oct 10 St Alban’s City H 0 1-1 D Haigh Popo Hanfrey Blackman Pollock Sterling Raad Roast Wall (1) Blanchfield Reynolds Babalola Odei Remfry Green Scott
Oct 14 Whyteleafe (FAC) A 400 2-1 W Haigh Popo Hanfrey Blackman (2) Scott Sterling Raad Roast Wall Odei Reynolds Blanchfield Remfry Green Pollock
Oct 17 Hungerford Town A 0 0-1 L Haigh Popo Hanfrey Blackman Scott Sterling Raad Roast Babalola Odei Reynolds Blanchfield Remfry Green Pollock Wall
Oct 24 Chippenham Town H 0 2-1 W Haigh Popo Hanfrey Pollock Scott Sterling Reynolds Roast Babalola (1) Blanchfield Blackman Raad Remfry Wall Green (1)
Oct 31 Maidstone United A 0 0-6 L Haigh Pollock Hanfrey Blackman Scott Sterling Reynolds Roast Popo Bridge Hughes Raad Shabani Babalola Odei Green
Nov 03 Dulwich Hamlet A 0 4-1 W Haigh Pollock Popo Blackman Scott Sterling Raad (1) Shabani Wall (1) Odei Babalola (1) Bridge Hughes (1) Roast Green Reynolds
Nov 07 Stevenage (FAC) A 0 2-2 (4-5p) L Haigh Pollock Popo Blackman Scott Sterling Raad Shabani Wall (1) Odei (1) Babalola Bridge Hughes Hanfrey Remfry Reynolds
Nov 10 Welling United H 0 1-1 D Haigh Popo Shaw Blackman Scott Pollock Reynolds Roast Wall (1) Bridge Hughes Raad Shabani Odei Green Babalola
Nov 17 Braintree Town A 0 0-1 L Haigh Popo Shaw Blackman Scott Sterling Bridge Shabani Wall Odei Babalola Raad Blanchfield Pollock Reynolds Hughes
Nov 21 Dorking Wanderers H 0 1-3 L Haigh Pollock Shaw Blackman Scott Sterling Popo Blanchfield Wall (1) Raad Babalola Odei Reynolds Roast Shabani Hughes
Nov 28 Chippenham Town A 0 1-1 D Haigh Popo Shaw Blackman Pollock Sterling Bridge (1) Roast Babalola Blanchfield Reynolds Odei Scott Johnson Green Simper
Dec 01 Tonbridge Angels A 0 0-2 L Haigh Popo Shaw Pollock Sterling Blanchfield Blackman Roast Bridge Reynolds Babalola Remfry Green Johnson Simper Scott
Nov 14 Bath City H 212 3-2 W Przybek Roast Shaw Blackman Pollock (1) Sterling Bridge Blanchfield Wall (1) Simper Popo Babalola Charles (1) Scott Green Reynolds
Dec 12 Eastbourne Borough H 345 2-2 D Przybek Roast Shaw Blackman Pollock Sterling Bridge A.Charles Wall (1) Simper (1) Popo Babalola R.Charles Scott Green Odei
Dec 19 Truro City (FAT) H 0 1-2 L Przybek Pollock Shaw Blackman (1) Scott Sterling Bridge A.Charles Wall Popo R.Charles Babalola Reynolds Odei Green Haigh
Jan 02 Billericay Town A 0 1-0 W Przybek Randell Shaw Blackman Pollock Sterling Bridge A.Charles Wall Simper (1) R.Charles Babalola Odei Popo Green Blanchfield
Jan 12 Ebbsfleet United A 0 1-2 L Przybek Popo Shaw Blackman Pollock Roast Bridge A.Charles Wall (1) Simper R.Charles Babalola Johnson Blanchfield Odei Haigh
Feb 13 Eastbourne Borough A 0 1-1 D Haigh McFadden Kensdale Blackman Roast Sterling Odei Blanchfield (1) Simper R.Charles Wabo Wall Randell Okafor Johnson McLeod
Todays Opponents Players To Watch
Our opponents today in the Buildbase FA Trophy Kevin Lokko - Defender, Having Captained Dover and being named
Supporters Player of the Season Kevin opted to join Town in August
Final are Harrogate Town AFC, who today become
2020. The central defender started his career at Norwich City where he
the first Football League side to take part in the FA
was part of the 2012/13 FA Youth Cup winning side, though it was at
Trophy Final following the postponement of the National League Welling where Lokko would get his first taste of senior
competition last year and the Towns subsequent football. The former England 'C' international then switched Welling for
promotion to League Two. Harrogate have been in Maidstone, before League Two Stevenage pounced to secure the
existence in one form or another since 1914 when services of the defender on a two-year-contract. Loan spells in the
Harrogate AFC were formed, playing their first National League at Dagenham & Redbridge and Dover followed, with the
competitive fixture in 1919. However in 1932 the latter making the move permanent ahead of the 2018/19 season
Josh Falkingham – Midfield, Josh Falkingham started his footballing
team disbanded, and it wasn’t until 1935 that the
career with Leeds United at the age of eight before joining Scottish
towns football club was brought back as Premier League side St Johnstone after 11 years at his hometown club.
Harrogate Hotspurs. Post World War Two the club’s name was changed to The central midfielder with an eye for a pass then spent time north of
Harrogate Town, which has remained until this day. the border at The Saints, Arbroath and Dunfermline Athletic, whom he
The side have climbed the football pyramid through the Yorkshire Leagues, the Captained and helped gain promotion to the Scottish Championship. A
Northern Counties Leagues and into the Northern Premier Leagues, before being return to England in 2016 saw Falkingham sign for Darlington before a
of the founding members of the Conference North in the 2004/05 season. move to Town proved too tempting to turn down. Falkingham's first
Promotion to the National League was secured via the playoffs at the end of the season at Harrogate Town saw him Captain the side to promotion to the National League and be
named in the National League North Team of the Year. The skipper repeated the trick two years
2017/18 season, and following a loss to AFC Fylde in the National League Playoff
later, Captaining Town to Promotion Final success at Wembley Stadium and earning promotion to
Final the following year, they secured their place in the football league by League Two on the back of a season in which our Captain was named in the National League
beating Notts County (their 2019/20 FA Trophy Semi Final opponents) in the Team of the Year
playoff final last summer. Jon Stead – Forward, Town captured the signature of Jon Stead in June
Under the management of former Lincoln and Kidderminster defender Simon 2019 and in doing so secured the services of a striker with over 600
Weaver, the Town have settled into football league life relatively well, picking up senior appearances and over 150 goals. Prior to joining Town, the 6ft3
some impressive victories so far and staying around 15 points clear of the drop striker had spent the last four seasons at Notts County, making 182
zone. Making the step up to league football and establishing a place there is no appearances and scoring 51 goals in all competitions while the club
competed in League Two. Stead started his career at Huddersfield,
easy feat, but so far, Harrogate Town seem to be looking set for at least another
where an impressive 18 goals in 30 appearances in the 2003/04 season
season playing their trade in the 4th tier of the football league. earned him a £1million plus move to Blackburn, where he spent two
With their league status pretty much secured, the Town can put their focus seasons in The Premier League. A £1,800,000 move to Sunderland
wholeheartedly on to the game today under the arch at Wembley Stadium, as followed where Stead spent another season in the Premier League, before returning to the top
they aim to earn their first cup silverware since Harrogate took home the West flight with Neil Warnock’s Sheffield United in the 2006/07 season. Stead made a total of 86
Riding County Challenge Cup back in the 2007/08 season. Premier League appearances across the three clubs, before turning out for Ipswich, Coventry and
Bristol City in the Championship in a distinguished career.
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Odei Martin 7 George Thompson
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