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Formed in 1892
The club is believed to have been formed in 1892 as John Smith’s FC. It
wasn’t until 1923 that the Tadcaster Albion AFC name was adopted. In
the early years the club played in the local York League. In 1948 Albion
won the York League. They continued competing in the York League
during the 1950’s & 60’s.
Tadcaster Albion, in the early days, played home games on the site of
the cricket ground on Station Road, before moving to the Ings ground,
near to where the present Samuel Smith Brewery Packaging Block In 2014/2015 the Brewers lead the NCEL Premier for most of the sea-
now stands. son, but a poor run of games. in March led to them finally finishing in
Changing facilities were in the town, at the rear of the Falcon Public third. An excellent run in the FA Vase saw them make history
House on Chapel Street, and it was a common Saturday afternoon by making it through to the Quarter Final of the FA
sight to see nets, corner flags, buckets, oranges, players Vase where they drew a record breaking crowd
and officials trekking through the town. of 1,307, but were narrowly beaten by High-
worth Town. At the end of the season, the
Down the years the club has played in several club opted not to renew their contract
leagues. In early times, Barkston Ash and later with manager Paul Marshall, two weeks
still the Yorkshire and Northern Counties East later former Harrogate Railway boss
Leagues. Billy Miller was unveiled as the club’s
Football continued on the Ings ground until new manager.
1960, when the club moved 100 yards up In 2015/2016 the Brewers lead the
river to its present home at the Park. NCEL Premier for most of the season
In 1973 the club joined the Yorkshire League once again, but this time they held
Division 3 and were promoted in 1975 & 1977 their nerve and finished Champions with
to reach Division 1, relegation was to follow in a 2-1 home win over Armthorpe Welfare.
1979 & 1980. They also made it to the League Cup Final,
but were beaten in a thrilling 3-2 game against
In 1982/83 they became a founding member of the Cleethorpes Town.
Northern Counties East League, originally in the NCEL
Division Two North before league reorganisations led them In 2016/2017 the Brewers started their first ever season in
to Division One in 1991. They rarely finish in the top half of the the Evo-Stik First Division North. With a mix of old and new players Billy
league in the 1990’s and finished bottom in 2001/02 & 2003/04. Miller was back in his old stomping ground and his experience and
knowledge of this division was needed.
At the start of 2004/05, Jim Collis became manager and at this point
fortunes on the pitch started to improve dramatically. In his first The Brewers started the season well and were in the
season, Albion finished 5th in the league, the following year a 3rd play-off spots, then injury problems hit the
place finish meant promotion was missed by one point. team and the season seemed to
run away from them.
Jimmy Reid took over as manager in 2006, but his time was blighted They finished 19th in the league. The
by off the field problems. An attempted hostile takeover by dissident Brewers had a great chance for silverware in the West
committee members took a massive amount of money to fight. Then in Riding County Cup Final, the game finished 1-1 but they lost out to Fars-
Tadcaster Albion AFC (The Brewers)
Nov 2007, an attempted arson attack on the clubhouse caused a lot ley Celtic 4-2 on penalties.
of damage.
At the end of the 16/17 campaign the Directors made the tough decision
Paul Marshall took over at the start of 2008/09, in his first season he to change the management team from Billy Miller and Matt Heath to
played mostly local players and the team struggled and finished 17th. Michael Morton and Simon Collins bringing it more in-house. In the
In 2009/10, with an influx of a few new key players, Albion won the 2017/18 season the new-look management team took a couple months
NCEL Division One title. In 2010, Rob Northfield, took over as Chairman to adapt to the league and mould the squad that they wanted. However
of Tadcaster Albion (2010) Ltd, and the club became a company limited it didn’t take them long to find their feet as the fortunes took a turn for
by guarantee. the better after the new year with Michael & Simon steering the club to
Albion finished fourth in their first season in the NCEL Premier Division its highest ever finish reaching the Evo-Stik League play-offs after a dra-
and won the NCEL President’s Cup, beating Farsley AFC 5-1 in the matic final day. This once again brought massive excitement amongst
final. That was followed by an 8th place finish in 2011/12 and 6th in the club and town but unfortunately it ended in semi-final defeat 2-1 at
2012/13. In the 2013/14 season Rob Northfield resigned a few days Bamber Bridge despite taking the lead and putting in a valiant perfor-
before the start of the season and i2i Sports Ltd agreed to take mance.
effective control of the club and company, with Matthew Gore There’s no doubting that the club is going in the right direction as the
becoming the new chairman. 2018/19 season sees the Brewers move into the Evo-Stik East Division
after the league switched from a North/South divide to an East/West
split. Can the club improve again this year...
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TADCASTER ALBION AFC • 2018-2019 Season
TAFC • INFORMATION
Club HISTORY:
Founded: 1892
Nickname: The Brewers
Midweek Matchday: Tuesday
Joined Evo-Stik First Division North:
Member since 2016
Club GROUND:
Address:
TAFC, Ings Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 9AY.
Capacity: 1500 - Seats: 310
Floodlights: Installed 1995
Clubhouse: Yes Bar: Yes
Hot & Cold Food: Yes
TAFC OFFICIALS:
Chairman:
Club Shop: At the ground or on our website
Andrew Charlesworth
at, www.tadalbion.com
President:
Kevin Derry
Club HONOURS: Vice President:
David Lloyd
CEL Division 1 Champions 2009-2010 Club Secretary:
NCEL President’s Cup - Winners 2010-2011 Ian Nottingham
PROSTAR Cup - Winners 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 Match Secretary:
NCEL Premier Division Champions 2015-2016 Howard Clarke
NCEL League Cup - Runners Up 2015-2016 Programme & Website:
West Riding County Cup - Runners Up 2016-2017 Danielle Boyle
Jay Taylor
Club RECORDS: Media Manager:
Jay Taylor
Highest Home Attendance: Club Public Announcer:
1,312 v Leeds United FC, Pre-Season Friendly, 2016-2017 Colin Swann
1,307 v Highworth Town FC, TheFA Vase 6th Round Replay, 2014-2015 Turnstile Operator:
Steve Lawrance
Highest Ground Attendance:
2,894 – Leeds United U23’s v Southampton U23’s,
Premier League Cup, 2018-2019 TAFC STAFF:
Managers:
Highest Away Attendance: Michael Morton
1,377 v Scarborough Athletic FC, Evo-Stik 1stDiv North, 2017-2018
Simon Collins
Highest Home Victory: First Team Coach:
13-0 v Blidworth Welfare FC, NCEL Division 1, 1997-1998 Nathan Kilby
Physio/Fitness Coach:
Highest Away Victory: Lucy Lendhill
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0-10 v Blidworth Welfare FC, NCEL Division 1, 1997-1998 Goalkeeping Coach:
0-10 v Armthorpe Welfare FC, NCEL Premier Division, 2014-2015 Neil Sanderson
Head Groundsman:
Highest Home Defeat: Dave Wakefield
2-10 v Thackley FC, NCEL Division 2 North, 1984-1985
Head Steward:
Paul Sidebottom
Club INFORMATION:
Tadcaster Albion 2010 Ltd. Company Number 07422319
Company Limited by Guarantee. The Club has no shareholders
and voting rights are equal among the Directors
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Director’s • NOTES
Good afternoon and welcome to the i2i ensuring that our story was put across On the down side it’s a shame to see Jack
Stadium for today’s Evo-Stik East League in the correct manner to the panel. Every [Walters] ruled out for the season and also
match against Spalding United. person associated with our club represents Corey [Roper] also sidelined for a couple of
it in fantastic light and we are now looking weeks, hopefully we’ve got enough to come
We would like to issue a warm welcome
forward to building a new external toilet away with the right result again today.
to all of the players, staff, officials and
block, hospitality area and storage facility
supporters of Spalding as well as a safe Don’t forget that Tadcaster Albion now have
for the juniors. We are also working with
journey back home to Lincolnshire later this their very own Lottery in which you can
Selco to develop a new outside food court
evening. support the club as well as being in with a
and club shop. Two new standing pods are
chance of winning £25,000! It costs just £1 a
First of all, we won at Wembley! As we in construction too so there’s lots of new
week, if interested just head to our website
are sure you are all aware by now, it was developments going on at the ground.
www.tadalbion.com for full details and
announced at 4pm last Saturday that we
Turning back to events on the field, it was information on how to sign up.
were victorious in the Buildbase Transfer
another good win last Saturday beating
Deal seeing us scoop £25k’s worth of We hope you enjoy today’s match!
Wisbech Town 2-0. Yes it probably should
building materials. This is a massive boost
have been more of a convincing victory Come on Taddy!
for TAFC and we are absolutely delighted
than what it ended as but the three points Directors
to have been chosen as the FA Trophy
is all that matters at this stage of the
participating club to win the competition. #TadAllOver
season.
Buildbase are actually in attendance today
to formally present us as the winners so we Joe Lumsden continues to prove what a
hope they enjoy their day at the i2i Stadium. big signing he’s been for us netting his
21st goal of the season before Paddy Miller
Andy Charlesworth, Danny Gore, Nelly
scored one of the best free-kicks seen down
Sanderson and Jay Taylor put a great
at Taddy for a long time.
deal of work into the presentation and
Manager’s • NOTES
Michael Morton & Simon Collins
Welcome to Tadcaster Albion for this slip-ups from now until the end of the week. However we have the squad to fill
afternoon’s match as we take on Spalding season. Yes we are in a good position as it the gaps with quality and we are looking at
United looking to continue our winning run. stands but our points per game ratio isn’t in strengthening the squad if possible ahead
our favour so ideally we just need to keep of the deadline.
All at TAFC would like to extend a warm winning, it’s as simple as that.
welcome to everyone connected with Just touching briefly on the play-off points
Spalding United to Yorkshire today as well We were excellent in the first half last week per game commotion if we can, all we can
as wishing them a safe journey back home against Wisbech and actually should have do is keep winning games, what will be will
Tadcaster Albion AFC (The Brewers)
later this evening. taken a healthier lead into the break. Yet be at the end of the day and we have to live
again we managed to score at crucial times with it. We got into the play-offs last season
We are expecting another tough encounter in the game too; Joe [Lumsden] getting due to the league restructuring which is
today against Spalding, you can forget another on 10 minutes after some great still being sorted out this year meaning two
about league positions, you only have to interplay between Ellis & Casey before teams will miss out on promotion despite
look at the match where we went there Paddy struck that unbelievable free-kick winning their play-off final. We’ve won our
earlier in the season and snatched the just four minutes into the second half. It last four and we just want to keep this run
three points thanks to Howey’s last gasp was an absolutely brilliant strike and worth going for as long as possible.
winner. That was a real tough afternoon for every bit of praise that it receives.
us as Ingy dislocated his thumb inside five Thank you for your continued support, we
minutes but managed to soldier on and we Unfortunately we broke the news this week need you more than ever right now!
are expecting a similar affair today. that Jack Walters has been ruled out for the
season with a torn medial ligament in his Enjoy the game!
At the minute it feels good to keep ticking knee which is a big blow for us as he’s been
the games off with only eight left to play The Management
excellent in his first season. Corey Roper
now but we can’t take our eye off the ball so is likely to be out for a couple of weeks #ATAW
to speak as we can’t really afford anymore too after going into a heavy challenge last
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Today’s TEAMS
Tadcaster Albion Spalding United
Michael Ingham (GK) Michael Duggan (GK)
Ellis Barkworth Alex Smith (GK)
Harry Coates Taron Hare
Chris Howarth Liam Marshall
Aaron Hardy Neal Spafford
Jason Mycoe Isaac Cooper
Pete Davidson Kegan Everington
Jake Buckle Bradley Wells
Casey Stewart Romario Martin
Aiden Savory Leon Mettam
Paddy Miller James Hugo
Luke Porritt Archie Moyses
Jake Rose Scott Floyd
Joe Lumsden Jenk Acar
George Zuerner
Managers: Charlie Hart
Michael Morton
Simon Collins
Manager:
First Team Coach: Matt Easton
Nathan Kilby
Assistants:
Goalkeeping Coach:
Bob Don-Duncan
Neil Sanderson
Lewis Thorogood
Physio:
Physio:
Lucy Lendhill
Richard Storey
Colours:
H: Yellow/Blue Colours:
A: Navy/Sky Blue H: Blue/White
A: Yellow/Blue
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Referee
Benjamin Tomlinson
Assistants
Wayne Wayne Cooper
Cooper Samuel Clayton
Match
Samuel Clayton
Officials
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Michael Morton Manager
An FA Level 3 and UEFA B Coach who also holds FA Youth Award Modules 1,2
and 3 with over 10 years’ coaching experience in English Academies including Manchester
City, Leeds United and the i2i Football Academy.
Michael currently works as Lead Youth Development Phase Coach at Leeds United returning
to a club he has supported and loved for many years. Michael enjoyed a huge amount of
success during his time at the i2i Football Academy developing players who have gone
on to play professional football such as Ronaldo Vieira (Sampdoria), Romario Vieira,
Alfie Beestin (Doncaster Rovers) and Harry Sheppeard among others. Michael along
with Simon steered the i2i/York College Football Development Centre to four National
College Finals in three years winning one of those at Walsall FC back in 2017.
Michael has also completed the Position Specific Coaching 9PSC) English FA Course
on developing defenders, midfielders and forwards. He is currently undertaking his FA
Level 4 (UEFA A) coaching license part 1. SPONSOR: Robin & Kevin Derry.
Simon Collins
Neil Sanderson Nathan Kilby Manager
Goalkeeping Coach First Team Coach Simon is an FA Level 3 (UEFA B) coach who also holds FA
Neil, or Nelly as he’s better known is one of Nathan is a UEFA B qualified coach who also holds Youth Modules Youth Award
the main men at the i2i Football Academy 1,2 and 3. Nathan actually played under Michael and Simon in Modules 1, 2 and 3. With a BA Hons
being Head of Recruitment as well as the York College Football Development Programme, during this degree in Sport Development, Simon has
coordinating every night at York St John’s time he gained his Level 1 & 2 whilst coaching part-time at York more than 10 years’ coaching experience at English
Haxby Road Sports Complex. At TAFC he academies, having previously worked as a Development
City. After leaving college Nathan accepted a full-time coaching
takes on a number of roles, the main one oach at Leeds United and Manchester City.
role with the Minstermen where he spent seven years in total
being Goalkeeper Coach in which he will lead managing an Academy team. Following on from this ‘Killa’ as he’s He also has experience of coaching soccer in countries
the training sessions which can have up to sometimes known, started working with the i2i Football Academy such as the USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Norway, Spain,
eight keepers involved. Nelly has also been including the U21’s. SPONSOR: Fastpack Holland, France and Germany.
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PLAYER PROFILES
Michael Ingham Jack Walters Harry Coates Josh Barrett
Goalkeeper Defender Defender Defender
Michael is a professional Jack joined Tadcaster at the end Man mountain of a centre- Josh began his footballing career
keeper who has made over 400 of the 2017/18 season from North half. The former York City and at Leeds United before moving to
appearances for clubs such as Ferriby United. The 22-year-old Harrogate Town centre-back York City FC as a teenager where
Sunderland, Stoke City and York left-back equipped himself well in joined from Hyde United at the he remained until he was 16. Josh,
City. His career spans over 20 the National League North after end of the 2017/18 season. Harry started out as a striker before
years and has won 2 trophies. joining from Bridlington Town in was an integral part of the Tigers’ switching to a pacey winger.
During his 9 years at York City, December 2017. promotion to the Evo-Stik Premier Josh has gradually moved further
Michael kept an extremely SPONSOR: RAW Asbestos Surveys. Division keeping an impressive and further back the pitch as
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326 games. Michael has 21 caps centre-back.
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Chris Howarth Paddy Miller Ellis Barkworth
Defender
Aaron Hardy Chris is a versatile defender/midfield-
Defender
Fans favourite Paddy rejoined the
Defender
Defender er and joined the Brewers at the end Brewers in May 2018 after achieving Ellis joined on loan from Hull City
of the 2016/17 season after winning promotion to the Evo-Stik Premier back in March 2018 and has since
Aaron brings a wealth of experience
the Evo-Stik Division One with Farsley Division with Hyde United last season joined the club officially following
to the club having been a pro at
Celtic. The non-league veteran has scoring the all-important goal. In his release from the Champion-
Huddersfield Town for three years. The
also featured for Harrogate Town and his first spell with Tadcaster Paddy ship side. Another valuable option
cool as ice right-back has also played was remembered as an energetic
Garforth Town before making over to have as he can play anywhere
for Harrogate Town, Halifax Town and left-back but has since transformed across the defensive and midfield
Guiseley before winning promotion twice 100 appearances in three seasons into a tough centre-back. lines.
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Midfielder
Jake Rose
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Jason Mycoe The 22-year-old signed for the
Brewers in January 2019 and has Midfield
Defender/Midfield featured for Manchester City,
Leeds United and Hull City as a Jake is a combative tough-tackling
Jason is a tough tackling youngster. Jake went on to study midfielder who has been blighted
defensive midfielder who brings in the USA at Missouri State Uni- with injuries in his short career.
versatility to the squad being able versity where he was top scorer However, the player is starting to
to play at centre-back and either in his first year and Player of the regain full fitness and is enjoying
full-back positions. Previous clubs Year in his freshman year. The his football again.
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PLAYER PROFILES
Casey Stewart
Midfield
Pete Davidson Casey is an exciting forward who
Corey Roper
Midfield broke into the first-team in January Midfield
2018 and has never looked back. After being at Leeds United for
Pete, or the ‘Yorkshire Pirlo’ as he’s Stewart, who is quickly becoming 12 years, Corey joined Taddy in
sometimes known on the terraces, a fans favourite, won Young Player 2017 and went on to have an
is a vastly experienced central of the Year despite playing only outstanding first season at the
midfielder who has featured for half of the games. At the end of the club scooping both Players’ Player
North Ferriby United, Guiseley, last season he went on trial with and Fans’ Player of the Year.
Scarborough Athletic and Farsley National League side Harrogate Known for his ability to break up
Celtic where he won the double. Town but he’s back for his first full play and put in big challenges in
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Luke Porritt Striker Aiden Savory
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Attacking The prolific front man netted 33 Striker
times in the Evo-Stik South last
Midfield season for Stocksbridge Park Aiden Savory joined Tadcaster at the end
Steels with no penalties. Before of the 2016/17 season after winning the
Luke is an exciting left-footed winger title and County Cup with Farsley Celtic.
who joined the Brewers from Evo-Stik that the 26-year-old had another
red hot campaign in front of goal The striker, who can also slot in at the
Premier side Hyde United. Luke has back ended his first season in yellow as
also featured for Guiseley, Ossett which has seen him boast a
tremendous record of 53 goals in the club’s top scorer with 13 goals.
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2016-17 Season Overview We played 53 competitive
games in the League, League Cup, County Cup, FA Cup and FA Vase
Cup. E1DN League - 19th with 44pts. (1st Lancaster City with 85pts).
Integro League Cup - 3rd Round - Lost to Scarborough Athletic 2-1.
West Riding County Cup - Runners Up - Lost to Farsley Celtic in the
SEASON OVERVIEW
final 4-2 on penalties after game finished 1-1.
FA Cup - 2nd Round Qualifying - Lost to Farsley Celtic 0-2.
FA Vase Cup - Preliminary Round - Lost to Glossop North End 2-0.
2015-16 Season Overview We played 52 competitive
games in the League, League Cup, County Cup, FA Cup and FA Vase
Cup. NCELP League - Champions - 1st with 98pts.
NCEL League Cup - Runners Up - Lost to Cleethorpes Town in the
final 3-2. West Riding County Cup - 1st Round - Game ended 2-2
after extra time. Lost to Goole AFC on penalties 7-6.
FA Cup - Preliminary Round - Lost to Colne FC 2-5.
FA Vase Cup - Third Round - Lost to Sunderland RCA 4-0.
2017-18 Season Overview We played 41 competitive 2014-15 Season Overview We played 57 competitive
21 games in the Evo-Stik North, Emirates FA Cup, Buildbase FA Trophy, games in the League, League Cup, County Cup, FA Cup and FA Vase
Integro League Cup and West Riding County Cup. E1DN League - 7th Cup. NCELP League - 3rd with 86pts. (1st Shaw Lane Aquaforce
with 62pts. (play-offs). South Shields champions (103 pts). with 94pts, 2nd Worksop Town with 90pts).
Integro League Cup - 2nd Round - Lost to Cleethorpes Town (3-2) NCEL League Cup - Semi Final - Lost to Cleethorpes Town 1-4.
19 West Riding County Cup - Semi-Final – Lost to Selby Town (0-2) West Riding County Cup - Semi Final (Replay) - Lost to Bradford
Park Avenue 0-4. FA Cup - Preliminary Round - Lost to Spennymoor
FA Cup - Preliminary Round – 0-1 Lost to Colne (0-1)
FA Trophy - Preliminary Round – Lost to Glossop North End (0-2) Town 0-2. FA Vase Cup - 6th Round, Quarter Final (Replay) - Lost to
Highworth Town 0-1. Watched by 1,307 a new club record.
TAFC • TOP SCORERS 2013/14 Season
Carl Stewart
2018-19 EDiv FAcup Lcup WRcup FAtrophy Total
2017/18 Season
Aiden Savory
32
Joe Lumsden 18 3 0 0 0 21
Casey Stewart 6 1 0 1 1 9 13 2012/13 Season
Steve Jeff
Billy Whitehouse 6 1 1 1 0 9
Aiden Savory 8
Lamin Colley 3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
8
4
2016/17 Season
Tom Corner
17
Harry Coates 3
Chris Howarth 2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2 17 2011/12 Season
Carl Stewart
Jack Walters 2
Paddy Miller 2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2 2015/16 Season
Josh Greening
16
Aaron Hardy 0 0 0 1 0 1
28 2010/11 Season
Graeme Whitehead
2014/15 Season
Josh Greening
20
31 2009/10 Season
Darren Brandon
17
TOTAL 48 5 1 4 1 59
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Team • HISTORY Spalding United
Spalding United
For decades it has been documented that Spalding United FC was joined the Central Alliance League. They stayed just one season
formed in 1921, but recent research into club history has revealed before transferring to the re-formed Midland League in 1961. In 1968
that in fact, its existence goes back much earlier! they rejoined the United Counties League and won the title for a
second time in 1975.
Spalding changed competitions once more in 1982, joining the
A chance sighting of an early team photograph on social media
Northern Counties East League. They were champions in 1984
prompted some Investigation and evidence gained shows that the
but again returned to the United Counties League in 1986. A
club was formed back in 1905 following the amalgamation of the
third title was won in 1988, a season which also saw them lift
Fulney Institute and Victorias clubs was confirmed at a meeting
the Lincolnshire Senior A Cup. This time their success earned
in a local hostelry when it was decided that the name should be
promotion to the Southern League and their first two seasons in
Spalding United.
the Midland Division saw them finish eighth and sixth in the table.
A committee was formed and the home ground as to be the Low
In 1989/90 Spalding enjoyed an excellent run in the FA Vase,
Grounds, but references were also made of games being played on
progressing to a home quarter-final tie with Guiseley, who included
Pinchbeck Road (Black Swan Field) which is now known as The Sir
former Leicester City and England striker Frank Worthington in
Halley Stewart Playing Field.
their side. A crowd of 2,020 saw Guiseley win 3-1 in extra time,
In the early days the club, fielding A and B teams, played in the
having equalised in stoppage time.
Boston League and progressed to the Spalding and District
Things took a down turn with relegation back to the United
League and to the Peterborough League winning a number of
Counties League the following season. The club went into decline,
trophies and were runner-up to Boston in the Lincolnshire FA
but recovery came in 1995 when Spalding won the League
competition before a crowd of 4,000 fans. Their first honours,
Knockout Cup and in 1997 they were runners-up in the league,
however, came in 1933 when they won the Lincolnshire Junior Cup.
as well as reaching the last-16 of the FA Vase when they were
The feat was repeated in 1938 and they progressed to senior level
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defeated by Taunton Town.
and won the Lincolnshire Senior B Cup in 1951.
In 1998 they finished third in the league and again reached the
In 1952 the Tulips recorded their ground record attendance when
quarter-final stage of the FA Vase, losing 2-1 at home to eventual
playing Peterborough United, then a Midland League side, in a
winners Tiverton Town in front of 2,038 spectators.
qualifying round of the FA Cup. A crowd of 6,973 packed into the
In 1998/99 the club won the United Counties League
ground and saw Spalding leading 2-0 with ten minutes to play but
championship, the Lincolnshire A Cup and the Hinchingbrooke
Posh fought back to equalise and went on to win the replay 3-0.
Cup. As UCL champions Spalding regained membership of the
Further progress followed with success in the Lincolnshire Senior
Southern League and competed in the Eastern Division for season
A Cup in 1953.
1999/2000. They finished in a creditable 15th position.
The club has reached the first round proper of the FA Cup on two
The next three seasons proved less successful and despite
occasions. In 1957/58 they lost 3-1 to Durham City and in 1964/65
narrowly avoiding relegation they eventually returned to the UCL.
they played Football League opposition for the first time, being
Season 2003/4 saw a revival in fortunes, winning the the UCL
beaten 5-3 in a thrilling encounter at Newport County.
championship and the East Anglian Cup for the first time, beating
Spalding became United Counties League champions for the first
Aveley 3-1.
time in 1955, having been runners-up in 1951, 1952 and 1953. They
joined the Eastern Counties League but were without success and
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Spalding United Team • HISTORY
Spalding United
2004/5 was the club’s debut in the Northern Premier League, and However, Frecklington moved on in mid February, joining
despite only finishing 18th they managed to retain the East Anglian Gainsborough Trinity. His assistant with the Tulips, Chris Rawlinson,
cup, beating Lowestoft 4-2 in the final. was appointed his successor.
The debut season in the UniBond League was was one of highs
and lows but too many defeats by a single goal resulted in the The 2016/17 campaign evolved as their best ever, finishing in their
team finishing in 18th position, however they ended the season on highest ever placing in the modern Football Pyramid. The Tulips
a high by beating Lowestoft Town 4-2 to retain the East Anglian finished in third position in NPL First Division South, just missing
Cup. out on promotion from Level Four when losing by the odd goal in
three away to second placed Witton Albion. The Tulips had, infact,
The following season proved less successful and it wasn’t until the never been outside the top three all season. In addition the club
2006/07 season that saw the Tulips return to the Southern League had three players – Nathan Stainfield (for the third time), Michael
for a third time . But in the final phase of FA restructuring the club Duggan and Bradley Wells named in the South division team of the
was relocated back to the UniBond League for the 2007/08 season, year.
competing in Division One (South). The club then experienced a
number of difficult seasons trying to maintain their status at step 4. An Under-21 Development squad was introduced into the ranks.
for the 2017/18 season they ended up as runners-up in the south
Year (2011/12) started on a high with a partnership deal with top section of the Lincs FA League. The successful senior team
local junior club Spalding Athletic JFC, putting us in contact with however, began to break up with a number of players moving to
age group football from under-7 to under-18. Sadly the season higher grade clubs. A reduced budget mid-season also curtailed
ended in relegation but despite this set back they aimed at a return manager Chris Rawlinson’s rebuilding plans to a degree but
to step 4. In 2012/13 they narrowly missed winning promotion by under-21 squad members were given their opportunity to play
one point but won the UCL Knockout Cup, beating promoted St Ives level-4 football and they did not let the club down. A 13th position
Town 4-0 in the final. at the end of season was considered highly satisfactory.
Following an indifferent start to the 2018/19 season manager
The UCL championship trophy, however, was brought back to Chris Rawlinson and chairman Andy Gay mutually agreed to part
town in convincing style in 2013/14 season with the title secured company. Assistant manager Matt Easton was put in temporary
with four matches of the season remaining. Looking to build on charge of the team but formally took over the reins towards the
the success of winning promotion to Level 4, the “Boardroom” end of September..
was strengthened by the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer
in local businessman and former player, Malcolm Gray. With the
formation of a reserve side and a commitment to strengthen the
club as part of the local community, the club look forward to the
challenge of establishing itself at step 4.
A return to the Evo-Stik NPL for the 2014/15 season was highly
successful with the team always placed in the leading group and
eventually finished in a very respectful seventh position in Division
One South. The season also saw the introduction of an under-18
team.
The end of season brought changes off the field with chairman and
director Chris Toynton stepping down and a consortium of local
investors taking up the reins with the aim and challenge of taking
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November 2015 saw the resignation of manager Pat Rayment after
almost four years in charge and replaced by his assistant Marcus
Ebdon, who resigned at the end of the season. David Frecklington,
who played for the Tulips at the end of the 1990s, and who had
been at the helm of Lincoln United for the past three seasons,
returned to the Sir Halley Stewart Field as Ebdon’s successor.
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Team • HISTORY Spalding United
Spalding United
Michael Duggan (dob 29/07/86) (Goalkeeper): Liam Marshall (dob 17/09/96)) (Left side defender)
A February 2013 signing from St Neots Town – a member of their Evostik Signed from Evo-Stik South club Peterborough Sports this November and
Central Division 1 championship winning side. Michael is a physical made his debut against Lincoln United. His day job is working as head
education teacher at Spalding Academy secondary school. He played coach for Peterborough United under-21 squad. He has also debuted for
for University of Bedfordshire first team and represented East Midlands the Posh in League One. Among his former clubs are Ilkeston, Corby Town
Universities. Has also played for Stamford and Blackstones. and Stamford.
At the beginning of the current season he had made 253 appearances for
the Tulips. Rudy Misambo (dob26/05/94) (Centre half)
Big emposing central defender signed from Hednesford Town and
Neal Spafford (dob 07/10/86) (Defender): crowned his debut against Pontefract Colleries with a man-of-the-match
An experienced defender playing his fourth season with the Tulips.. After performance. Previous clubs include Stourport Swifts and Coalville Town.
two successful seasons at Boston Town as a teenager, Neal played two
years on contract at Gainsborough Trinity under manager Brian Little Isaac Cooper (dob 07/07/95) (Left side midfield)
before moving to the successful Wisbech Town team as vice-captain. He One of three players signed from Premier Division Hednesford Town and
has a total 110 appearances for the Tulips. gave a solid display on his debut against Pontefract Town. Previous clubs
include Barwell, Rugby Town and Darlaston Town.
Leon Mettam (dob 09/12/1986) (Striker)
Scoring goals is Leon’s passion, and he has scored more than a few since Romario Martin (dob 30/08/99) (Striker)
beginning his career in the youth ranks of Lincoln City. He had a 13-match Lightening quick centre forward, scoring two debut goals on his debut.
loan spell from King’s Lynn Town with the Tulips in the latter stages of the Also joins the Tulips from Hednesford Town. He is St Kits and Nevis in-
2016/17 season and netted nine goals, including a cracker in the league ternational, capped at under-20 level and also made one senior national
play-off final 2-1 defeat at Witton Albion. He made five appearances for team appearance. Previous English clubs include Solihull Moors, Barwell,
Lincoln City’s first team and his travels in the higher levels of non-league Highgate United and Romulus.
have taken him to Corby Town (36 goals), Worksop Town (66), Tamworth
and latterly to King’s Lynn. Taron Hare (dob 04/10/96) (Right back)
Former Scunthorpe United youth team graduate, joins the Tulips from
Matlock Town. Prior to playing at Matlock also had experience with Stam-
Jack Fixter (dob 08/04/99) (Right back)
ford, Boston United, York City, Gainsborough Trinity and North Ferriby
A product of the famed Lincoln City Youth Academy, but his contract
was ended at the end of June 2017. Greatly impressed Tulips boss Chris
Rawlinson on the occasions he watched him in Imps’ under-18 action. Archie Moyses (dob 21/07/99) (Midfielder)
A versatile defender equally happy in either central defence or at right Returns to the Tulips after a spell at Sleaford Town. A box to box player
back. Highlights of career so far include playing against Liverpool in a who also offers defensive capabilities. He is a product of Lincoln City
2016 pre-season friendly and being on the ‘bench’ against Oldham Athlet- Academy and while with the Imps spent time with Doncaster Rovers and
ic the FACup. Has also been involved at Leicester City. Bolton Wanderers. He is the son of former Tulip Chris who went on to
manage Lincoln City.
Scott Floyd (dob 24/04/98) (Midfield)
Yet another key part of the Tulips U21 Development squad operated by Luke White (dob 28/12/1999) (Striker)
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Lewis Thorogood. Scott debuted for the Tulips first team in the FA Trophy Another talented highly rated young player who joined the Tulips on
first qualifying round defeat at Chasetown on 28/10/17. He made nine first his release by Lincoln City. He is known to Tulips fans having made 14
team appearances last season. Another young player who appears to appearances (including seven starts) while on loan from the Imps in the
have a bright future ahead of him. second half of last season. Luke has also played for Goole Town.
James Hugo (dob 11/10/99) (Left side wing back) George Zuerner (dob 20/04/88) (Midfield)
Highly rated teenager arrived in Spalding last season on loan from George has made the short move from neighbouring UCL side Holbeach
Lincoln City. Made his Tulips debut in the Boxing Day home game against United to play at the higher level with the Tulips. An energetic player
Peterborough Sports and became an ever-present member of the squad, George, in addition to lining up at Holbeach last season, George, who is
making 21 consecutive appearances. Nominated man-of-the-match employed in Practice Placement Development, has also spent time with
playing against Romulus. Grantham Town, Lincoln United, Brigg Town and Sleaford Town.
Jack Brownell (dob30/09/99) (Central Midfield)
Signed from Matlock Town in late September (2018) and made his debut
against Stamford. Jack can also count Chesterfield as a previous club and
debuted in League One.
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Spalding United Team • PLAYERS
Spalding United
Kegan Everington (dob 17/12/95) (Midfield)
Arrived at the Tulips at the end of September (2018) from Evo-Stik Premier Division side Grantham Town and made his first appearance for the Tulips
against Morpeth Town. Began his career at Lincoln City and made 21 appearances in National League. Has also played for Alfreton and Buxton
Jenk Acar (dob 06/09/97) (Attacking midfield)
Returned to the Tulips’ fold in mid-October after a 14 match experience in the Premier Division with Grantham Town. Before his departure from the
Tulips in the close season, Jenk had accumulated 79 appearances for the club following his move from the Academy ranks of Lincoln City. He made
36 appearnces in his debut season (2016/17) for the Tulips and scored 14 goals.
Bradley Wells (Striker)
Returned to the Tulips camp in mid-December. He last donned a blue shirt in the 2016 season, making 47 appearances and scoring 28 goals in
league and cup competition.His travels since have taken him to Stamford and AFC Mansfield. Among his other clubs are Long Eaton,Belper and
Gainsborough Trinity.
Alex Smith (dob 23/02/96) (Golkeeper)
Introduced to the Tulips via the under-21 squad for 2017/18 season and has been a very able deputy to regular number-one Michael Duggan. Made
his NPL debut in a league cup match against Gresley FC, performing superbly in a penalty shoot out. Made his debut in Step 4 against Carlton Town
and again did not disappoint. Was one of the stars in the January ’18 7-3 victory agaiunst Pontefract Colleries.
James Cullingworth (Right back/midfield)
Joins the Tulips for a second time, from Newark Floserve. Former Nottingham Forest, Boston United player who last played for the Tulips during the
reign of manager Pat Rayment.
Charlie Hart
The latest addition to the Tulips’ squad. Charlie arrives from League Two club Lincoln City as a work experience player until the end of the season
Management Team
Matthew Easton (Manager)
After a short spell away from football he joined the Tulips in May 2017. A highly regarded qualified coach with most recent experience
gained with the FA’s under-16 England squad. A Uefa ‘A’ licenced coach who has worked with clubs in England and Ireland. Matt
started his playing career at Ruston Sports before playing at Leicester United, Alfreton Town, Holbeach and Louth United. He was previ-
ously assistant at Spalding before taking over the manager’s hotseat in September 2018.
Richard Storey (Physio):
Richard joined the Tulips in October 2016 following the departure of long-term medical custodian Sam Seal. A veritable giant of a chap,
Richard’s expertise should ensure injured players are back where we need them most as soon as is practically possible.
Bob Don Duncan (Director of Football)
A UEFA A Licence coach, Bob is a former player and manager with the Tulips and has been around the non league at our level and
above for many a decade. He was manager at Grantham for a while but since 1993 until the end of the ‘09/10 season he had been at
the helm of United Counties League club Boston Town.
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Lewis Thorogood (Development manager)
Having gone through the ranks of both assistant and head coach roles at Boston United Centre of Excellence for many years and
working with the club’s youth team along with first team match analysis for a period of time, in 2015 he took over the newly formed
Boston United Under-21 side successfully winning the title in the first season and developing a pathway for young players and existing
to work into the first team structure. In May 2017, Lewis left the role at the Pilgrims to take set up the under-21 side at Spalding Unite
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WINNERS! Taddy Scoop Buildbase Grant
Danny Gore, Andy
Charlesworth and Nelly
Sanderson (pictured)
recently ventured down to
Wembley Stadium to pitch for
Buildbase’s building materials
against two fellow FA Trophy
participating clubs in AFC
Rushden & Diamonds and
Felixstowe & Walton United.
The good news broke on
Saturday and everyone
associated with Tadcaster
Albion are over the moon to
have been chosen as winners
as this will go a long way with
ground improvements.
In a statement released by
the building merchants, the
judging panel and The FA
selected Tadcaster Albion because the bursary will enable Trophy and Vase in 2016. So far, building materials worth up
the club to renovate its facilities that were devastated in the to £200,000 has been given away. Previous winners include
floods of 2015. The much-needed materials will be put to great Hanwell Town, Cleethorpes Town, Cheadle Town and Needham
use developing an external toilet block as well as creating a Market.
hospitality area, first-aid room and junior storage facilities.
We would like to say a massive thank you to all at Buildbase
Tadcaster Albion’s Chairman, Andy Charlesworth said: “This UK and we look forward to work closing with your York store
means that we can maintain our facilities and position in to enhance our facilities at the i2i Stadium and sustain our
the league so we can stand proud in our local community. position in the footballing pyramid. The Buildbase £100k
Supporting grassroots football is really important. Buildbase Transfer Deal is a fantastic initiative which offers crucial ground
has championed an excellent programme which is really improvements for Non-League clubs. We love how passionate
Tadcaster Albion AFC (The Brewers)
important to clubs like us, enabling us to pitch for much they are about Non-League football and they understand just
needed refurbishment.” how much time and effort volunteers put into their beloved
clubs.
Ian McConville, Procurement Director at Buildbase said:
“Tadcaster Albion was decimated by floods, so this club really Finally, thank you to everyone who took the time out to vote
needs investment to provide basic facilities at a local level. for us in the initial stages of the competition. Remarkably, due
to the incredible nature of the Leeds United fans, we received
“Our £100k Transfer Deal is brilliant for grassroots football, the over 3,000 votes, almost treble the amount of the team which
clubs, volunteers, players and fans. When you see the extent of finished in second place.
time and commitment volunteers give up, we’re very proud to
do as much as we can to help these clubs locally.” Keep an eye on our social media pages for updates on the
progression of this ongoing project.
The Buildbase renovation programme has been running since
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TAFC PLAYER INTERVIEW
Paddy Discusses That Free-Kick, Retirement & PPG
After his worldie free-kick last Saturday, we could only speak to one man this club means to me and I’ve always felt like I had unfinished business here. The
week, Paddy Miller. demands of non-league football is hard to juggle with work now for me, I’ve
been lucky enough to play since I was 16 years old so it’s been a massive
1. Another game ticked off last Saturday, what did you make of the performance part of my life. Anyone who has played or worked with me knows I always
as a whole against Wisbech? give 100% to every training, match and how busy I am with the gym etc away
from football. Next season I would not be able to commit 100% due to work
“Overall I thought Saturday was a professional performance from the lads, we commitments and I don’t think you can give anything less to be successful.”
created numerous chances, kept a clean sheet and maintained our recent good
run in form.” 5. Eight games to go, how important is Saturday’s game against Spalding given
“We’ve been very creative and on the front foot over the past four games, when that we have a week off the following week?
it gets to this stage of the season it’s not necessarily the performance that
matters it’s all about the result. There’s been times this season where we have “I know it is a cliché but every game is a cup final, we just have to take each
played very well and got nothing from the game, it’s always nice if you can get game one by one. Hopefully we can continue our recent good form and maintain
both but nothing matters more than the three points.” our high standards which we set ourselves, and if we do that I don’t think we
will be far away from our targets and ambitions we set at the start of the season.
2. We could have easily been three or four up at the break, does it concern you We are expecting a really difficult game today against a strong Spalding side, so
that we aren’t making it more comfortable when it probably should be? we will have to start the game bright and perform well to get a positive result.”
6. Finally, with only 5 out of 7 teams at Step 4 eligible for promotion out of the
“Not at all, I would be concerned if we were struggling to create chances but play-offs and with ours currently one of the lower ones, how do you as players
that’s not the case, it’s rare you see teams win four or five nil every week, except feel about that going into the final few games?
from Manchester City.”
“In the past four games we have scored 9 and conceded 2, with figures like that “Regarding the points per game we’ve hardly even spoke about it, at the end
I am not concerned at all. We have a lot of quality in our attacking options and of the day the outcome of the season is completely in our own hands. We just
I believe since Luke (Porritt) came on loan he’s given us a different dimension need to keep our heads down, work hard and take each game as it comes. If you
going forward. Joe and Sav’s have been brilliant playing together up top recentlylook through our side we have a very good mix of experience and youth, there
and both scored goals, with Casey playing some of the best football I’ve seen are around 10 players who have all won promotions from various divisions in
him play at the club and getting himself a lot of assists.” non-league. From a mentality aspect I think that could play a big part in how we
perform, its massive that us experienced players keep everyone relaxed, calm
3. We have to talk about your stunning goal, I mean, the one at Belper was and just play our own game and don’t change our style of play due to pressure.
good but this was next level, you can’t have scored one better than that in your It’s key that the lads enjoy playing and keep doing what we have done for the
career surely? majority of this season.”
“Yeah free kicks is something I’ve worked on a lot this season to be honest, the “I hope everyone enjoys today’s game, make yourselves vocal and cheer the
one against Belper was a decent one but the one last Saturday is the best goal boys on because the supporters will play a huge part in how successful our
I’ve scored in non-league, as soon as I struck it I knew it was in. I’d come close season will be. We are all in this together. The lads thank you for the support
the week before against Stocksbridge hitting the crossbar also. Some of the lads today and in recent weeks.”
joked after that I should retire now after scoring that one, hopefully it’s not my
last one before I hang up my boots.” Paddy
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4. Touching on your decision to retire at the end of the season, for people that
don’t already know, what made you come to that conclusion at this time?
“Retirement was something I actually thought about last season at Hyde, but
after speaking to Si and Mikey I wanted to finish my career at Tadcaster by
hopefully helping the club gain promotion. Everyone knows how much the
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Tadcaster Albion 2 - 0 Wisbech Town
Another goal for top scorer Joe Lumsden and a stunning free-kick from
Paddy Miller saw Tadcaster Albion defeat Wisbech Town at the i2i Stadium.
by Jay Taylor
The victory was Albion’s fourth in a row as well as a second straight shut- With calm finally restoring Lumsden was threatening again as Luke Porritt
out as eight games remain in the race for play-offs. curled in behind setting the striker racing into the penalty area, but his
attempted nutmegs was just cut out by the recovering Sam Gaughran.
Simon Collins named the same starting eleven for the third match running
as his side looked to solidify a place in the Evo-Stik East play-offs. Wisbech Town Manager Gary Setchell clearly wanted a response from his
side in the second half as he made two substitutions at the break sending
There was a return for James Hodges and Jake Buckle on the bench whilst
in Thembelani Nkala and Sam Murphy. Sticking with substitutions, Taddy
Jack Walters and Jake Rose were ruled out through injury.
were forced into making their first change three minutes into the half as
Corey Roper picked up a knock, this allowed Jason Mycoe to come on for
On a piercingly bright but breeze afternoon in Yorkshire, Taddy started his first appearance since November.
on the front foot with on-loan winger Luke Porritt causing problems from The visitors’ hopes of a comeback were dealt a huge blow a minute later
the off. His powerful pace is a danger to any full-back and he was sent when Paddy Miller scored a contender for goal of the season. Standing over
galloping in behind on 6 minutes after a lovely flick around the corner from a free-kick in a central area 30 yards from goal, the experienced defender
Joe Lumsden. As Porritt was forced wide, he crossed to Casey Stewart at struck a thunderbolt which screamed into the top corner leaving Dan Swan
the back post but he lost his footing at the crucial moment. with absolutely no chance in the Town goal. This was one of the superbly
It was a frenetic opening to the contest with both sides bellowing at one struck left-footed efforts that Julian Dicks, Thomas Hitzlsperger and Teemu
another trying to gain an early advantage. There was a spot of controversy Taino would have been proud of.
on 8 minutes too as Toby Hilliard went to ground in the box wanting a Following on from the worldie of a free-kick, Taddy were looking to put the
penalty which angered the Albion men as they felt it was clear simulation. game to bed completely eliminating any chance of a Wisbech comeback.
Rightly so it appeared too as Miller pulled out of the challenge and referee Casey Stewart showed great pace to blow past Oliver Gale latching onto
James Unwin agreed it wasn’t a spot kick but clearly didn’t feel it was a Ellis Barkworth’s ball but Joe Lumsden saw his scuffed shot blocked.
booking worthy dive as play was allowed to go on.
Taddy let the game slip out of their grasp ever so slightly allowing their
Anger quickly turned to delight for the Brewers though who broke the opponents to push further up the field. The second half was far less
deadlock on 10 minutes. Neat interplay between Ellis Barkworth and Casey controlled by the home side as Wisbech huffed and puffed without really
Stewart down the right-hand side before Jonathan Fairweather failed to troubling Michael Ingham. Nevertheless Harry Coates and Joe Lumsden did
clear the cross allowing lethal marksman Joe Lumsden to slide home from both fire headers on target but couldn’t beat Swan in the Town goal.
close range. Sweeping low underneath keeper Dan Swan, goal number 21
It took Wisbech 87 minutes to carve out a clear cut chance on goal and
for the season for Lumsden.
they really should have found the net as Toby Hilliard did brilliantly to
Wisbech’s first sighting at goal arrived six minutes later as many red shirts burst past two yellow shirts and break through the Taddy back-line before
swarmed forward on the break, a dinked cross found Michael Frew who screwing comfortably wide of Ingham’s goal. Unfortunately the match
went for the spectacular, but volleyed wide of the mark. This was a rare ended on a sour note as both sides clashed again on the touchline after
moment of danger for Taddy as they quickly regained their dominance as another altercation which culminated with Town boss Gary Setchell being
Pete Davidson went close to adding a second. The Yorkshire Pirlo headed
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Stewart’s corner goalwards only for Dan Swan to impressively push wide of
his left-hand upright.
Full-Time: Tadcaster Albion 2-0 Wisbech Town
Simon Collins’ side were in full-flow in the brisk wind as a second goal
seemed only a matter of time. A cute clip in behind from Corey Roper Tadcaster: Ingham©, Barkworth, Howarth, Roper (Mycoe 48), Coates, Miller,
released Lumsden in behind but he was denied by the onrushing Dan Stewart (Buckle 78), Davidson, Lumsden, Savory, Porritt
Swan, the loose ball dropped to Aiden Savory who just couldn’t adjust his
Unused: Hodges, Hardy
feet accordingly to scramble over the line.
Wisbech: Swan, Keeble, Wright, Fairweather, Gaughran, Millson©, Gale,
Tempers soon flared once again when Jack Keeble went flying into Casey
Setchell, Frew, Hilliard, McQuaid
Stewart in an incredibly dangerous challenge which saw the Town man
leave the ground. However referee James Unwin allowed play to continue. Subs: Murphy, Peasgood, Nkala
This clearly disgruntled the Brewers as both sides clashed in the next
phase of play. Corey Roper stormed into two full-blooded 50-50’s before an
altercation broke out on the floor seeing many pile into a pushing match
ending with the Albion midfielder being cautioned.
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