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SATURDAY OCTOBER 31ST 2020
V BROADFIELDS UNITED
SPA RTAN SOUTH MID LAND LEAGUE I 3.OOPM KICK OFF
OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
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PREVIEW
HARPENDEN TOWN
FOOTBALL CLUB
OFFICERS & MANAGEMENT
PRESIDENT
Wynn Owens SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBE R 2 02 0 I V BROADFIELDS UTD I 3PM
SPARTAN SOUTH MID LAN D LEAGUE
CHAIRMAN
Roman Motyczak
07971 026749 rm@ptrec.com
SECRETARY
Stephen Hartnup
07796 955197 stephen@hartnup.com
FIXTURE SECRETARY
Gareth Waldram
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EDITOR
Roman Motyczak
07971 026749 rm@ptrec.com
FIRST TEAM MANAGER
Mickey Nathan BACK TO WINNING WAYS, HARPENDEN LOOK TO CLAIM ANOTHER
THREE POINTS IN THIS TOUGH TEST AGAINST BROADFIELDS UNITED.
ASSISTANT MANAGERS
Steve O’ Reilly & Liam Dwyer The Harps got back to winning ways last Harps last week [4-5 defeat to
Tuesday with a nice 3-1 win away to Dunstable Town]. The two teams played
PHYSIO Luton based Crawley Green. Harvey each other three times during the
Stephen Maitland Scott scored twice from the spot and 2019/20 expunged season [twice in the
Mulik Rickman added the third with league once in the Premier Division
KITMAN
another quality finish in the first half. Cup]. Harpenden were triumphant twice
Rob Swan
with a 4-3 victory in the league and a
2019-20 SEASON SPONSOR After previous defeats to Harefield and penalty shootout decided cup tie.
HARPENDEN CONSTRUCTION Dunstable Town this win was much Broadfields won the other fixture 1-0 on
01582 460485 needed according to Assistant Manager home turf.
Steve O’Reilly: “it’s massive for us, we’ve
NOMINATED CHARITY been below par these last two games For Harpenden their best asset going
Rennie Grove Hospice Care and have been critical of the lads… We into the game today is their goal scoring
www.renniegrove.org went away and looked at the games and form. The Harps have netted a total of
identified the areas which we needed to 27 goals in all competitions this season
MATCHDAY PROGRAMME improve… we did that today”. with top goal scorers Jake Anthony and
Contributors Mulik Rickman having 7 goals each;
Roman, Motyczak, Lee Wood,
Harpenden made changes to the line-up Harvey Scott also has 6 to his name.
Toby Howe, Harrison Whiting,
compared to Saturday’s defeat; when
asked about players proving themselves However, Broadfields might be able to
manager Michael Nathan stated: “I was cause some upset with the defence
pleased, the first fifteen, twenty minutes leaking 9 goals in the last four games.
we didn’t look ourselves… After that, the
players which came in today grew into But Michael Nathan’s side will be driving
the game which is pleasing for us… The for another 3 points on the board to
game today could’ve gone either way keep the pressure on those above them
but we told the lads that the game today in the table. Biggleswade sit top of the
is one where they need to improve and league with 22 points this season,
they did that.”. Harpenden 16 but with two games in
hand. Based on these recent
Broadfields have struggled on the road performance’s goals are promised and a
this season having only won once and result for either of the teams is certainly
Designed by lost the other six games, scoring seven likely.
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INPROFILE
JAKE ANTHONY
OUR RECENT HAT-TRICK HERO IS THE LATEST HARPS PLAYER TO TAKE PART IN OUR Q&A:
What team do you support and why?
Always been a Spurs fan. All my family are, and I still
remember my first game at 5 years old.
Great game, but a 5-4 loss to arsenal.
What pair of boots has been your favourite?
Always been a Nike man myself, and I loved my old shape
mercurials. They made me feel rapid, even when I wasn’t.
Who’s the funniest in the dressing room?
There are a lot of characters in the dressing room that all play
their own role. Chris has a good sense of humour, he’s just so
Do you have any footballer or sports personality that big time. Personally, it had to be Robbo for me. We have a
influenced you and your interests. Who and why? special connection, you could say we are soulmates.
My all time favourite sportsman growing up was Floyd
Mayweather. His application to his trade and domination of Who’s most likely to go on and be a coach once they’ve
the sport was a joke and his story is something that shows finished playing out of the team?
what you can achieve if you apply yourself. For me it I can see RP [Ryan Plowright] being a coach. He’s got a good
translated to a football pitch and training. knowledge of the game, and keeps his head well. Same goes
for Ruffy aswell once he finishes Uni.
Where do your main interests outside of football lie?
For me it’s simple things like making time If you were to be a crisp what flavour would you be?
for family and friends. Everyone lives busy lives but making Sensations all day long. Little bit of flair.
sure you keep those people around you is vital.
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MEETTHEHARPS
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HARPENDEN TOWN
local young players ensuring a
pathway from under sevens to adult
football.
Success soon followed and after only
one year Harpenden Town was named
Herts FA Charter Standard club of the
year thanks to their community work,
which included hosting an anti racism
event, an adult seven aside
competition, free coaching offered to
schools/junior teams and the
development of women’s football
through the Herts youth games..
The past two seasons has seen
Harpenden make strides to secure its
long term future however with
possibly the worst facilities in the
league due to lack of investment and
vandalism over the past 20 years we
face a massive task to completely turn
around the clubs fortunes.
We now have a new football
management set up with local
loyalties and most new players come
from the local area. Off the field there
A brief history of Harpenden Town and, the installation of floodlights. is a new committee of local football
Football Club The Club obtained entry to the FA fans who have not been involved with
Cup for the first time in 1998 and is a the club before supported by the old
Harpenden Town Football Club was regular contender in the FA Vase. committee and others who still assist
formed as Harpenden F.C. 1891 with the running of the club.
playing in both the Mid-Herts and After a turbulent period resulting in
Herts County Leagues, winning the relegation from the Premier Division In 2015 having successfully obtained
Mid-Herts on numerous occasions. in 2000 and 2005. At the start of the £100k of funding the club’s facilities
Town was added in the 1908. 2006/07 season a new committee have been refurbished which has had
was in place their first move was to a positive impact on the club and its
Town climbed into the South Midlands gain the Football Associations Charter profile.
League in 1957 winning the Premier Standard Accreditation, which
Division title in 1962 and 1965 and in ensured the correct structures were 2018-19 was the last for the very
1968 adding both the Herts Charity in place. successful manager Danny Plumb and
Shield & the South Midlands League the 2019-20 season saw Martin
Shield to their trophy haul. On the field the club also required Standen take over before leaving after
stabilising and it was felt that more Christmas 2019.
Season 1990-91 saw the last local community approach was
significant investment in the club with needed so links with Harpenden Colts The squad is presently managed by
the erection of the Centenary Stand, were established to bring through Mickey Nathan assisted by Liam
Dwyer and Steve O'Reilly.
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George Robinson (LB/LM) and now in this 5th season with the Harvey Scott (S)
In his 3rd season at the club blessed club. A versatile player who has played A striker with a sledgehammer of a shot
with a wonderful left foot and good in most positions. one of the big characters in the team has
ability on the ball seeing George in full previously been at Borehamwood and
flight is a wonderful sight. Ignore his Jake Anthony Colney Heath. Defenders know that
boyish good looks he is not afraid to put A striker with an eye for a spectacular
they have been in a game when
in a challenge. goal has previously been at St Albans,
playing Harvey.
Ryan Plowright (LB/M) Alex Desmond GK
In his second season with the club and a Dan Palmer (CB)
A Harpenden lad who has played at a
great shot stopper with an excellent Joined the club last season from
higher level with Kings Langley before a
record for saving penalties. Hertford Town and is establishing a solid
serious injury, has a great engine and an
partnership at the back with Warren
excellent footballing brain. A leader on Ben Quarrington Carter (CM) Plowright,
and off the pitch. A midfield dynamo with a great attitude
despite being plagued by a number of Mulik Rickman (M)
Warren Plowright (CB) injuries that has restricted his
Along with his brother also played a no Previously at Tring and Biggleswade
performances.
nonsense centre back who can pick a United he is in his first season at
pass. Nathan McGreevy (M) Harpenden and has made a bright start
A local player with fantastic ability on with a goal on his debut in the FA Cup.
Jake Collins the ball who has previously been at With good technical ability he has added
Has been at the club since the age of 18 WGC and Cockfosters to an already talented midfield.
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TODAY’S OPPOSITION
CLUB HISTORY League, Premier and Division One Chris Webster’s team won the Harrow
(Saturday’s). Two teams played in the Sunday Challenge League Cup.
1993: The Club was formed. Harrow Sunday Challenge League and
one played in the Hillingdon & District 2005/2006 season: Chris Webster’s
1994/1995 season: We ran ten team won the Harrow Sunday
teams, eight in the Southern Olympian Sunday Football League.
Challenge League and Jack Walker
League on Saturdays, five of those This was also the season of Cup.
teams won their leagues with two Broadfields Social Clubs disaster. We
teams finishing as runners-up. burnt to the ground, leaving only the 2006/2007 season: Chris Webster’s
changing/shower facilities. This team won the Harrow Sunday
1995/1996 season: Broadfields 1st Challenge League and Benevolent
team won the Presidents Cup at however did not stop us from playing
football, as indeed we did. Shield.
Harrow Borough.
2003/2004 season: Broadfields runs 2007/2008 season: Chris Webster’s
1996/1997 season: They then went team were runners up in both the
on to win Division One by six points, less teams, 1st playing in the
Middlesex County Football League, Sunday Premier Cup and
thus winning promotion to the Champions Cup.
Premier League. Premier Division, Manager: Marvin
Hall, Coach: Mike Jennings, 2008/2009 season: Chris Webster’s
1998/1999 season: Broadfields Physiotherapy: Mick Croft. team won the Champions Cup and
United Reserves came runners-up in Jack Walker Challenge Cup. They
Division One. Our Vets team played in the London
Commercial League, Division 6 and were runners up in the Premier
2001/2002 season: Broadfields ran went through to a cup Final. We also League.
six teams, 1st and Reserves playing in had two Sunday teams playing in the 2009/2010 season: Dene Gardner’s
the Middlesex County Football Harrow Sunday Challenge League. (Saturday) team were runners up in
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the Middlesex Intermediate Cup. Division One Cup. The Sunday Side
Chris Webster’s team won the completed a quadruple, winning the
Middlesex County Premier Cup and Harrow Sunday Challenge Premier
Champions Cup. They were runners Division, the Premier Cup, the
up in the League and the Harrow Champions Cup and the Jack Walker
Premier Cup. Cup.
2010/2011 season: A disappointing 2016/17 season: The First team,
season by Broadfields standard. The under the guidance of Mark
Sunday team came runners up in the Barnham, Liam Bird & Ryan Duffy,
Champions Cup Final, narrowly won the Middlesex Premier Cup by
losing 2-1. defeating Hillingdon Borough 4-1 at Town but nonetheless it was a great
Northwood FC’s ground. They also experience for the club to appear
2011/12 season: Alec Smith reached the second-round proper of in the oldest cup competition in
Premier Cup Champions. Chris the FA Vase. The Reserve side the world.
Webster and Ryan Duffy lead the managed by Dean Foster, won
Saturday team to their first bit of promotion to the Herts Senior It wasn’t to be quite as memorable
silverware in many years. County League. for the reserve side who struggled
in the league and although they
2012/13 season: Alec Smith 2017/18 season: The First team, managed to stay up on the last day
Premier Cup Champions. Ryan Duffy under the guidance of Liam Bird, of the season, the tough decision to
and Chris Webster defended their Mark Barnham & Ryan Duffy, withdraw the side in the close
title whilst the newly reformed successfully defended the Middlesex season was made.
reserves under the management of Premier Cup by defeating landlords,
David Webster and Robbie Pearce Harefield 1-0 at Harrow Borough 2019/20 season: The season
who lost in the Junior Cup Final and FC. Success continued 5 days later started full of optimism with the
came runners up in the league. A when they triumphed in the Spartan club playing Step 5 football for the
successful season for the club. League Challenge Trophy cup final first time and although the season
when they beat Risborough Rangers started off brightly the team found
2013/14 season: David Webster
in the final 3-1. the step up in opposition quality
and Robbie Pearce proved very
hard to deal with at times.
successful with the reserves by Finally, first time in the club’s history,
winning the Middlesex Senior we booked a place in the FA Cup for We managed to find our feet and
Reserve Division and the Junior the forthcoming season after began picking up some good results
Open Cup. A platform for a new finishing 4th in the league. The along the way before COVID-19
challenge next season. Reserve side managed by Dean curtailed the season.
2014/15 season: A terrific end to Foster also reached the Anagrams
The highlight of the season was
the season saw Ryan Duffy and Chris Record Trophy Final but went down
unquestionably a 2-1 victory away
Webster lead their side to promotion 2-0 to Catholic United from the
at Conference South side, Hampton
to the Spartan South Midlands Essex League.
and Richmond to reach the Semi-
League Division One. The side lost 2018/19 season: The end of the Final of the Middlesex Senior Cup
just one of their final ten games and 2018/19 season saw the first team in our first season in the
were granted promotion on the final achieve their main aim as promotion competition.
day. The second side, led by David was secured. A tally of 94 points saw
Webster and Robbie Pearce, moved Although we were defeated in the
us finish behind runaway leaders,
their team to the Hertfordshire next round away at Bedfont Sports.
Harefield United, but guaranteed us
County League Division One and a place as one of the top 9 teams 2020- season: Ahead of the new
managed a mid-table finish and were from the 19 leagues at Step 6 and season the club secured a new
unlucky to not make a final, being thus achieving promotion to Step 5 groundshare with Rayners Lane FC,
knocked out at the semi-final for the very first time. a move back closer to the club’s
stage twice.
traditional ‘home’ of Harrow.
It was a long season which saw us
2015/16 season: The clubs first play in our first ever FA Cup game, Sadly, it meant we would be
season in Spartan South Midlands beating Banstead Athletic 3-0 in a departing Harefield United’s
League football saw us achieve an memorable Extra Preliminary round Preston Park after many successful
11th place finish. The side also tie. Unfortunately, in the next round seasons.
reached the semi-final of the we went down 4-1 to AFC Uckfield
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G Charity football matches for
Rennie Grove and PDSA charity - the
Brian Hicks Memorial trophy won by
Roundwood School last year
G Harpenden Colts presentation
day with over 800 kids and parents
G Schools football finals
G The Club is a also supporter of
Rennie Grove Hospice, who we
Good afternoon and welcome to all Over the last 3 years the club has promote and raise funds for
supporters for this big league game grown with attendances increasing
with Broadfields United. with 300 fans at our recent FA Cup As well as the pitch side advertising
game with Aveley which shows the board, we also offer several
It’s great to be back and I can assure club is becoming a visible part of the advertising packages to local
you that everyone has been working Harpenden Community. businesses which include:
so hard behind the scenes to ensure
the game is safe to host. The future redevelopment of the G Full page advert in our
Harpenden’s leisure facilities are also programme £80
A club like Harpenden relies on the planned to include a new larger
support of local businesses and we clubhouse/changing facilities and a G Match sponsorship £150 which
have been approaching many in and 4G playing surface. As well as the
includes entry for 4 people and £25
around Harpenden for sponsorship. regular football matches, we have
drinks tab
community events held at the club,
Financial support like this can help some of these being:
G Match ball sponsorship £450
enable the club to make its mark in
Players kit bag sponsorship £1,000
the League. G Harpenden Academy Sports day
with over 200 pupils and their
G Tracksuit sponsorship £1,500
Below is a short introduction to the parents attending.
Club and our events and sponsorships.
Included as part of each advertising
package is active promotion
Harpenden Town FC is Harpenden’s
of our sponsors on our
representative side in the National
social media channels
FA Football League
which includes Twitter,
structure, with the core of
where we have over 3,500
the team made up of
followers and where we can
players who have grown up
promote your sales or other
and work in Harpenden.
promotional events.
We play in the Spartan South
Thanks to our dedicated
Midlands Premier League,
marketing, we also receive
only 7 promotions away from
excellent coverage in the local
the Premier league.
press, The Herts Advertiser.
Other Clubs in the same
If you know anyone that would
division include Tring Athletic,
be interested in supporting the
Leverstock Green, Newport
club then please do drop me an
Pagnell, Biggleswade, Wembley,
email at:
Colney Heath, London Colney
ann.tune@googlemail.com
and Dunstable Town.
Enjoy the game.
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THEMEDIATEAM
IN FOCUS
WORK ON THE PITCH WOULDN’T BE AS RECOGNISED WITHOUT THE WORK OFF THE PITCH. PICTURES, INTERVIEWS, HIGHLIGHTS,
SOCIAL MEDIA AND EVEN MORE ARE ALL COVERED WEEK IN WEEK OUT IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE TEAM’S COVERAGE!
TOBY HOWE (HEAD MEDIA OFFICER)
MAINHONOURS
Aubrey Cup
“I started here at Harpenden Town during the 2019/20 campaign and took control of
Winners 1921, 1929 the media operations as soon as I could. As a young media student and football crazy
kid, I saw Harpenden Town as a project and an opportunity to test myself; to get the
Bingham Cox Cup club up and running on the latest social media channels and to provide a professional
Winners 1897,1903, 1910, 1921 edge in its work, with no previous record of media presence the only way was up.
Herts Charity Shield Looking back to the beginning of my short spell here, the club has grown exceptionally
Winners 1968 and shows no signs of stopping. From pictures, interviews and highlights to matchday
coverage, programmes and cameos in the regional paper and reports broadcast on
Herts County Cup BBC Three Counties radio ‘Non-League Show’ the club is always looking to evolve and
Winners 1902, 1910, 1921, 1926 produce more creative, exclusive and eye capturing content. For any young aspiring
pundits, producers or overall football and media crazy pupils this is an opportunity
Herts Intermediate Cup you can’t let slip. Get in contact [details below], show us what you can do and be a part
Winners 1953 of Harpenden Town’s future.”
O’Brien Butchers HARRISON WHITING (ASSISTANT MEDIA OFFICER)
South Midlands League Trophy
Winners 1990
Pratt Cup
Winners 1907, 1909, 1911
South Midlands League
Championship Shield
Winners 1968
Herts County League
Champions 1913
Mid-Herts League
Champions 1911, 1922
Mid Herts League
Division One Champions 2000
“I began working at Harpenden Town just this season, 2020/21, and have found the
South Midlands League experience already invaluable. Harpenden Town has provided me the opportunity and
Premier Division the platform to grow not only within the industries of football and media but as a
Champions1962, 1965 person. I’m often willing to attempt any opportunity available but the combination of
football and media just couldn’t be better. I’m currently working under the guidance of
South Midlands League Toby Howe as we aim to expand and grow the media aspect of the club. I have positive
Division One Champions 1990 goals for the future and the skills I’ve either developed at the club have only assisted
that. We enjoy creating content for a variety of platforms including twitter, YouTube,
South Midlands League
Instagram and local news such as the local radio whilst working with players and other
Reserve Division Two
members of staff on a consistent basis. Harpenden has allowed me to experience an
Champions 1990
insight into such an amazing industry.”
South Midlands League
Division 1 Runners up 2017 If you’re interested in volunteering and joining us then be sure to get in contact:
Development Division Challenge Trophy Thowe0212@outlook.com Harpenden town FC Head Media Officer
Winners 2018 harrisonw3010@gmail.com Harpenden town FC Assistant Media officer
Roman.motyczak@pro-tech.co.uk Harpenden town FC Chairman
Dudley Latham Memorial Cup
Winners 2018 Instagram | @Harpenden_town_fc Twitter |@Harpenden_Town
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v DUNSTABLE TOWN
A Jake Anthony Hat trick not enough process. A poor attempt at a clearance the opening moments of the game;
to cover up the defensive woes of from the town defence lead to an easy Jake Anthony found himself in a
Harpenden Town opportunity for the Dunstable attack brilliant space just inside the box
to slam the ball into the back of the leading to a foul producing a penalty.
The Harps started positively looking net making the game all square. Jake Anthony stepped up and slotted
like this would be a comfortable home from the penalty spot taking his
afternoon against a Dunstable side Dunstable clearly grew in confidence side in 3-2 down at the break.
struggling for form. and were forming attacks
predominantly down their right hand Harpenden looked to continue where
Jake Anthony was quick on his toes side. After 35’ mins on the clock the they left off placing pressure upon the
robbing the Dunstable defence of the Harps found themselves behind after Dunstable Town defence and were
ball and carefully slotting his side into a mix up between the two centre triumphant when Mulik Rickman
a deserved 1-0 lead. A Harry Seeby backs. A positive response was pulled off a fine volley which sailed
injury led to a shake up in the attack nowhere to be found, just 3 minutes into the top left corner.
with Jake Collins being introduced later it was 3-1.
early on in the game. Dunstable now With the game at a stale mate,
aware that their opening to the game After some wise words from the another defensive mix up had the ball
was not strong enough they began to coaches the Harps regained their robbed by Jake Anthony as he fired
push on winning a corner in the composure and began to continue the home after rounding the keeper
attack which had seen them dominate completing what seemed to be not
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only a hat trick for himself but an substitute netted his sides winner in the
almighty comeback for his side. But last minute of the game leaving no time
with half an hour left on the clock the for a Harpenden response, it ended 4-5
game was far from over, a neat ball was to the travelling side in blue.
slipped through to Chris Stapleton who
found the net for the second time in the The words of assistant manager Steve
game. O’Reilly summed up the emotions
surrounding Harpenden Town’s
This lead to the final half an hour performance: “We want to do the
forming a tense yet fiery affair as pretty side of things, we want to play
neither team seemingly content with a football and that’s great.
point though not showing to give
anything up. A series of strong Scoring 4 goals is again fantastic, but
challenges, and strong words saw both you do not concede five goals at home
teams find each other a greater enemy. and we have today, so as a group we’re
going to have to go away and look at
The 85th minute substitution adding that and we need to find a response.”
Leo Pedro to the frame can be All heads turn to the game at Crawley
envisaged as a stroke of genius by the Green on Tuesday.
Dunstable management as the By Harrison Whiting
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