THE CITIZENS POST WCFC v Dorchester Town FC

Wednesday 1st August 2018

Pre-Season Friendly

Winchester City Football Club is a committee run members club and as such is an unincorporated

association.

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CLUB HISTORY

Founded in 1880, Dorchester Town Football Club participated in The Dorset League from 1896 to 1947, and The Western League between 1947 and 1972, before joining The Southern League, where they remained until gaining entry into the newly formed Football Conference South in 2004. They were relegated back into The Southern League in 2014. The Magpies won the Championship of The Dorset League in 1937/38, and the Championship of The Western League in 1954/55. After joining The Southern League in 1972 the early years were a struggle, and it was not until season 1977/78 that the Club first tasted success, when they finished as runners up to Margate in Division One (South) and were promoted into The Premier Division. At the end of the following season, after a difficult campaign, The Alliance League (now the Conference) was formed, and The Magpies found themselves back in the reformed Southern Division. Dorchester then celebrated their centenary by winning the Championship of Division One (South) in 1979/80, by a one-point margin over Aylesbury. Relegated from The Premier Division at the end of the 1983/84 season, following a severe financial crisis, they only just avoided dropping out of the League in season 1985/86. However, a remarkable transformation was achieved, and Dorchester returned to The Premier Division as Champions at the end of the following season. For most of the seasons that they were back in The Premier Division, Dorchester were a mid-table team but season 1997/98 saw The Magpies achieve their highest ever Premier Division placing when they finished in fourth place, but the next two seasons were very disappointing, with relegation only just being avoided on both occasions and in 2001 The Magpies lost The Premier Division place that they had held for fourteen seasons. The Magpies threatened to regain their Premier Division status in their first season in The Eastern Division, but finished in third place behind Champions Hastings Town and Runners Up Grantham Town, however they achieved their objective the following season, when after a fine campaign, with only five defeats, the Club returned to The Premier Division as Champions. In season 2003/04 Dorchester won The Southern League end of season play off competition, defeating Bath City in the Semi-Final and Tiverton Town in the Final, played at Exeter City’s St. James Park, to gain entry to the newly formed Conference South. Following their elevation to the Conference regional division, apart from the first two, and seasons 2011/12 and 2012/13, they invariably struggled in the lower half of the table, but in season 2012/13 The Magpies finished in their highest position, when they attained eighth place, which was a great achievement for the small market town of Dorchester with a population of 19,000. Sadly season 2013/14 was a nightmare campaign, and The Magpies finished rock bottom, and were relegated back into The Southern League Premier Division, where they initially struggled to “stop the rot”, but results improved following a managerial change at the turn of the year, and Dorchester ended the season safe from the threat of another relegation in seventeenth place in the final league table. The Magpies position in The SPL was consolidated the following season when they finished in thirteenth position. Season 2016 – 17 was another difficult season, and relegation was just avoided with a draw on the last day of the season, and last season saw the club make a difficult start, before another managerial change resulted in fortunes improving, and a finishing position of nineteenth was achieved comfortably avoiding any threat of relegation. The Magpies have enjoyed significant success in cup competitions over the years, and have reached The Second-Round Proper of the FA Cup on four

occasions, including the fine achievement in season 2012 – 13 when they eliminated Sky Bet League Two side Plymouth Argyle in The First-Round Proper at The Avenue Stadium, a game which was televised live on ESPN, and the first time The Magpies had eliminated a Football League side. However, they were then knocked out in the next round by Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. The most recent run to The Second-Round Proper, prior to 2012, was in 1981, when they lost to AFC Bournemouth after a replay, before a crowd of 8700 at Dean Court. Previously they had played York City and Plymouth Argyle, at that same stage of the competition, both in the 1950’s. They have also reached The First-Round Proper on six other occasions, with their opponents being Norwich City, QPR, and Port Vale, again all in the 1950’s, Gloucester City in 1989 - 90, Oxford United in 1995 - 96, and finally in 2000 - 01 when Wigan Athletic were the opposition at The JJB Stadium, when The Magpies went down 3-1 after a fine display. In the FA Trophy, The Magpies have twice reached the last sixteen, firstly in 1971 - 72 when they lost to the holders Telford United after a replay, and then again in 1996 - 97 losing to eventual winners Woking. The Magpies, then in the Eastern Division, won the Southern League Cup competition in season 2001 - 02, convincingly defeating then Premier Division King’s Lynn by an aggregate score of 4-0 in the two leg Final. Prior to that Dorchester's most successful season in that competition was 1991 - 92 when they finished as runners up to Dover Athletic. Previously they reached the semi-finals in 1981 - 82 when they lost to Wealdstone, and they reached the same stage again in 1998 - 99 when they were defeated by Cambridge City. Dorchester have won the Dorset Senior Cup on twelve occasions, the most recent being season 2011 - 2012 when Wimborne Town were beaten in the Final played at the County Ground at Hamworthy. Dorchester moved to their current ground, The Avenue Stadium in August 1990, which is literally a few yards down the road from their old home. The ground stands on land owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, and Prince Charles, in his role as Duke of Cornwall, took an active interest in its design, making a number of private visits during construction, before officially opening the ground on the 20th November 1991. A Tesco supermarket has been built on the Club's previous ground, which they had occupied since 1929. The highest attendance for a league game at The Avenue Stadium is 4129 for the match against Weymouth on the 1st January 1999, although the stadium capacity is 5009, with seating for 710. In May 2013 Chairman Shaun Hearn transferred half of his majority shareholding in the club to the Community Trust, with the commitment to see D.T.F.C become fully community owned, a process which was completed in 2015. This has introduced an entirely new business model to the club, which now needs to run in a sustainable manner in order to protect its long-term future. This is a daunting, but exciting, venture, which should bring long-term benefits to both the club and the wider community as they become more closely involved with each other. Supporters can now have a real say in how D.T.F.C. is run by the new Board of Directors, for the first time in its history it is truly OUR club.

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TODAY’S VISITORS – DORCHESTER TOWN FC PLAYER PROFILES

Management Profiles Steve Thompson Manager Steve was appointed to replace Craig Laird in September 2017, having previously been first team coach at Woking for almost seven years. Prior to that he had been manager and first team coach at Yeovil Town, and had also managed at Truro City. In his playing career Steve had spells at Bristol City, Torquay United, Slough Town, Yeovil Town, Woking and Wycombe Wanderers. He also represented England Schoolboys at U18 level, and was also a member of The England Veterans’ squad that recently retained The Veterans’ World Cup, which was held in Thailand in the close season. He also holds a Diploma in Football Management. Born Plymouth. Age 55. Trevor Senior Assistant Manager Trevor returned to the club last year, having originally left to pursue a career in the full time game as a striker with Portsmouth, who paid £35K for his signature in December 1981, although he did also return for a short spell in October/November 1993. Trevor initially signed for The Magpies in August 1977 from local football, and became a fans’ favourite, and in total made 83 league/cup appearances and scored 63 goals in his two spells with the club. Trevor then went on to make a total of 356 league appearances, and scored 165 goals in a Football League career that spanned ten years with Portsmouth, Aldershot, Reading (two spells), Watford and Middlesbrough. In season 1983/84, when Reading won promotion from The Fourth Division, Trevor was top scorer in all four divisions of The Football League, with 36 goals in the league and 41 in all competitions. Trevor subsequently returned to play non-league football with Woking, and had two spells with Farnborough Town. He then held managerial posts with Weymouth, Bridgwater Town, Bashley, and Bridport and also managed The Magpies’ U18 side until May 2008. Born Dorchester. Age 56. Goalkeeping Coach – Steve Dodge Not surprisingly Steve was a goalkeeper in his playing days, and was a member of Eddie Belt‘s outstanding Magpies’ Youth Team in the 1980’s along with David West, and he also appeared in The Magpies’ Southern League side. Steve also played for Weymouth, Swanage, Bashley, Christchurch, Hamworthy United, Portland United and Weymouth Sports. As a Police Officer Steve also played for the Dorset Police team for fifteen seasons, as well as their veterans’ side, and in recent seasons has served as goalkeeping coach at Portland United before joining The Magpies. Born Weymouth. Age 52. Emma Tonkin - Physiotherapist Emma qualified with a BSC Honours Degree in Physiotherapy in 2008, and has spent a few seasons with local rivals Weymouth, but having taken a year out, she joined The Magpies in 2015. Emma also works for The NHS in two local hospitals. Born Bristol. Age 36.

Player Profiles Goalkeepers Kingsley Latham Kingsley has signed on a season long loan from parent club Southampton’s Academy, where he now has a professional contract, having previously been with Yeovil Town and Torquay United. Born Barnstaple. Age 19. Defenders Ross Carmichael Ross is a centre back who has resigned for the forthcoming season, after a successful first season with The Magpies, when he was arguably our best defender on a consistent basis, having previously played for Alresford Town and Portland United where he was a member of their successful Sydenhams Wessex League Championship in season 2016/17. Born North Shields. Age 30. Chris Clarke Chris is a local lad who first joined The Magpies on a non-contract basis last season, having played for the successful Portland United side who won The Sydenhams Wessex League Championship the previous season. Chris has now decided to re-sign for The Magpies for the forthcoming season. Born Dorchester. Age 28. Kyle Egan Kyle returned to the club on a six-month loan from his parent club Exeter City last season, having previously had a loan spell with The Magpies the previous season, but, having been released by The Grecians, has now signed for The Magpies. Kyle was The East Devon Young Player of the Season in 2015/16, and made his professional debut in August 2016 against Hartlepool United, and was also an unused substitute against Port Vale and Luton Town. Kyle has also captained The Grecians’ FA Youth Cup side. Born Bristol. Age 19. Neil Martin Initially joined The Magpies in August 2009, and was a consistent performer, before leaving the club to join Poole Town in November 2013. He subsequently joined neighbours Weymouth before deciding to re-join The Magpies prior to season 2015/16. Neil is a skilful, versatile player who can play either at left back or left wing back. Previously with Exeter City and Salisbury City, he played twenty games for Hayes & Yeading in their promotion season, 2008/09, from The Conference South. Neil has now made over three hundred first team appearance for The Magpies, and has scored ten goals to date. Born Yeovil. Age 29. Callum Rose Callum initially joined The Magpies on loan from his parent club Plymouth Argyle last season, and made his debut against Basingstoke Town in The FA Trophy. Callum has spent time at Aston Villa’s Academy, and played local junior football, before joining Argyle’s Academy in the 2014-15 season. Callum played in The Pilgrims Youth Alliance League and South West Peninsula League successes, and was an unused substitute for Argyle’s FA Cup Third Round replay against Liverpool the season before last. He then signed his first professional contract with Argyle, but having now been released by The Pilgrims has decided to sign for The Magpies for the new campaign. Born North Surrey. Age 19.

Midfield Tom Blair Tom is a midfield player, who joined The Magpies prior to the 2016/17 season, having previously been a member of The Southampton Academy from ages 8- 11, and he had also played for Bridport prior to joining The Magpies. Tom has become a regular fixture in the first team squad for the past two seasons, making 78 appearances and scoring 9 goals. Born Dorchester. Age 19. Jason Brookes Jason joined the club prior to season 2014/15, and has now made 77 first team appearances and scored three goals during the course of the past four seasons, with the vast majority of those appearances having been as a substitute. Jason is a very versatile player, who can play in a variety of positions when called upon. Was previously a scholar at the Southampton Academy, but was released and signed for Eastleigh, before moving to Bashley. Born Southampton. Age 30. Ollie Griggs Ollie initially joined The Magpies on loan in January 2016 until the end of that season from parent club Eastleigh. Ollie is now a contracted player who plays in central midfield, and is a highly regarded young player, who has all the credentials to progress in the game. Has also spent spells on loan at Wimborne Town and Winchester City. Born Poole. Age 19. Billy Lowes Billy signed for The Magpies prior to last season, having previously been with Weymouth. Billy has also had spells in the academies of AFC Bournemouth and Yeovil Town, and he then joined Poole Town where he won The Young Player of the Year award before he had loan spells with Wincanton Town and AFC Totton. Born Poole. Age 21. Dom Panesar-Dower Dom is a talented, pacey right sided midfield player who joined The Magpies prior to last season, having previously played for Weymouth, with whom he made his Southern Premier League debut the previous season, and also Poole Town. In his youth days Dom was selected to represent Great Britain Colleges, and played in two warm up matches in the UK ahead of an international tournament in Italy. Born Bedford. Age 20. Aaron Rodriguez Aaron has now signed for The Magpies, having spent a previous period with us last season on loan from Weymouth. Aaron had joined Weymouth from Gillingham Town in the summer of 2016, having previously played for Frome Town. Aaron is renowned as a tricky player, who adds a new dimension to the team. Born Salisbury. Age 22. Sean Stewart Sean is a central holding midfield player who signed for The Magpies during the close season, having previously appeared for Bridport, Weymouth and Blackfield & Langley. Born Dorchester. Age 28. Luke Winsper Luke initially joined The Magpies on a dual registration basis from Sydenham Wessex League side Blackfield & Langley last season. He was with neighbours Weymouth for a number of seasons prior to that, during which time he progressed through the youth and reserve teams before breaking into the first team on a regular basis during the 2013-14 season. Unfortunately, Luke was then plagued by injuries, which hindered his progress, and which led to his departure from Weymouth. He

subsequently signed for Blackfield & Langley, where he played regularly again, having regained full fitness, and he has now resigned for The Magpies for the new campaign. Born Dorchester. Age 25. Forwards Ed Bastick Ed has resigned for The Magpies, after some fine displays last season, having previously been part of the successful Portland United side who won The Sydenhams Wessex League Premier Division in the 2016/17 season. Ed is a winger who has a penchant for scoring goals. Born Dorchester. Age 26. Ben Morris Ben is a local lad who has progressed through The Magpies’ reserve side last season, and had now joined the first team squad, and has featured in the pre-season friendlies. Born Dorchester. Age 17. Ashley Pope Ash is a striker who joined The Magpies last season on a work experience basis from AFC Bournemouth, having been with The Cherries for six years. He has gained previous experience with Wimborne Town, Ringwood Town and Poole Borough, and has decided to re-join The Magpies for the coming season. Born Poole. Age 18. Alex Staffie Alex whose full name is Alexandru Marius Staffie is from Romania, and has previously played for Chard Town and Sherborne Town. He first made a number of appearances for The Magpies’ reserve side last season. Born Pascani (Romania). Age 28.

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PRE-SEASON SO FAR… Saturday 7th July

Cove 0-2 WCFC (Mitford, Own Goal)

Saturday 14th July

WCFC 6-0 Hungerford Town (Bailey 2, Carr 2, Mitford, Koroma)

Tuesday 17th July

WCFC 1-1 Salisbury (Rusher)

Wednesday 18th July

Brockenhurst 2-0 WCFC

Friday 20th July

Sholing 1-1 WCFC (Bailey)

Tuesday 24th July

Bashley 1-1 WCFC (City win on pens) (Mitford)

Saturday 28th July

WCFC 2-0 Eastleigh (Mitford (pen), Bailey)

Wednesday 1st August

WCFC v Dorchester Town

Saturday 4th August

WCFC v Weymouth

Saturday 11th August

Kidlington v WCFC

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WHO’S WHO? BEHIND THE SCENES

PRESIDENT – JOHN MOODY RPSL CHAIRMAN – ELLIOTT TRODD DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL – DAVID MALONE VICE PRESIDENT –STEVE BRINE MP & COUNCILLOR IAN TAIT LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS – TERRY PAINE MBE & TERRY BONE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN – SECRETARY – MATT RICHBELL TREASURER – PAUL MURRAY MBE COMMITTEE MEMBERS –WAYNE ELKINS, ROBERT CONWAY, SALLY STATHAM, STEVE (RONNIE) RAINBIRD, ELLIOTT TRODD, MATT RICHBELL, MIKE CARTER, JO BROCKSOM, ALLAN HIGGS, KEN RAISBECK, JOHN MOODY, MARGARET MOODY, JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON, DAVID MALONE, RYAN ANDRESS, MARTIN MOODY, LIAM DIFFORD HEAD OF COMMERCIAL – MIKE CARTER & MATT RICHBELL CAR PARKING & STADIUM – SALLY STATHAM STADIUM ANNOUNCER – WAYNE ELKINS WEBSITE – STEVE (RONNIE) RAINBIRD PROGRAMME EDITORS – MATT RICHBELL & MIKE CARTER MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY – WAYNE ELKINS GROUND MAINTENANCE – MIKE CARTER & DAVE GREEN GROUNDSMAN – RAY BULPIT CHIEF STEWARD – STEVE RAINBIRD BAR MANAGER – KEVIN WATKINS PHOTOGRAPHER – TONY SMITH PLAYER SHIRTS SPONSORS – ROB CONWAY SHOP MANAGER – NIKKI PERCIVAL ASST. SHOP MANAGER – ROD YOUNGMAN CLUB CATERING – JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON, TINA ELKINS, MARGARET MOODY & SALLY STATHAM DUG-OUT CAFÉ – RONNIE THOMAS, RHIANNON TRINDER, SUZANNAH TAYLOR, SUMMER THOMAS CAR PARKING – SALLY STATHAM, DAVE GREEN 50-50 DRAW – JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON. TURNSTILE OPERATORS – RICH PICKETT & ALLY BROWN

ON THE PITCH FIRST-TEAM MANAGER – CRAIG DAVIS

FIRST-TEAM ASSISTANT MANAGER – JOHN McFARLANE DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL – DAVID MALONE

SPORTS THERAPISTS – JO BROCKSOM & MARK GIBSON CHIEF SCOUT – PETE MILLARD

RESERVE TEAM MANAGER – RYAN ANDRESS ASSISTANT RESERVE TEAM MANAGER – DARREN NICHOLSON

HEAD OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – ELLIOTT TRODD

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CUP DRAWS Hampshire Senior Cup 2nd Round – Tuesday 18th September

WCFC v Hartley Wintney

FA Trophy Extra Preliminary Round – Saturday 29th September

Slimbridge v WCFC

FA Trophy Preliminary Round – Saturday 13th October

Slimbridge or WCFC v Melksham Town

FA Cup Preliminary Round – Saturday 25th August

WCFC v Bashley or Bournemouth FC

FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Round – Week beginning 17th

September

WCFC v Moneyfields

Southampton Senior Cup 2nd Round

WCFC v Folland Sports OR Athletico Romsey

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MALCOLM’S MUSINGS We welcome Dorchester to Winchester for this evening’s pre-season friendly. Dorchester became founder members of the Conference South and spent 10 years in this league before being relegated and although they have finished in the lower half of the table in the four seasons since then they are still one division above us.

Players who have represented both clubs include Jamie Brown, Mick Hubbard and Ollie Griggs. In the 2006/07 season, shortly after Paul Murray and Dave Malone became directors of Eastleigh Jamie played for Dorchester played against Eastleigh and shortly afterwards joined Eastleigh, while Ollie played a few games for Winchester last season on loan from Dorchester and it is interesting to note that at Eastleigh’s presentation evening in 2016 both Ollie and current Winchester full back Joe Hayward received scholar awards.

Anyway, the most important thing for this club now is to get the maximum possible out of the remaining pre-season friendlies so we are in the best possible shape for the season ahead, and that trialists are given the best possible opportunity to prove their worth and new signings are given the best possible opportunity to integrate into the club.

Dorchester have reached the 2nd round proper of the F A Cup on four occasions and in 2012/13 eliminated Plymouth Argyle before losing to Luton Town in the next round. Their former players include England internationals Martin Chivers, Danny Ings and Graeme Roberts, and there are many of their former players who were at Eastleigh during the time Paul Murray and Dave Malone were at the club, while former Winchester boss Paul Masters is also a former Dorchester player.

I do not believe there has ever been a competitive game between Winchester and Dorchester, but many people who have been to Dorchester’s ground will say what a pleasant experience is, with the ground being in comfortable walking distance from the station and with a good pub near the station.

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LEAGUE HONOURS Southern League: Play-Off Semi-Finalists (2016)

Wessex Premier League: Winners (2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2011-12)

Runners-Up (2004- 2005, 2014-2015)

Hampshire County League: Winners (1928-1929)

Hampshire Premier League: Winners (2002-2003)

Hampshire League Division 1: Winners (2001-2002)

Runners-Up (1929-1930, 1949-1950 & 1970-1971)

Hampshire League Division 2: Winners (1957-1958, 1973-1974 & 1991-1992)

Hampshire League Division 3: Runners-Up (1967-1968 & 1979-1980)

Hampshire League Division 3 East: Runners-Up (1949-1950 & 1951-1952)

Hampshire League North Division: Winners (1904-1905 & 1928-1929)

Runners-Up (1909- 1910, 1911-1912 & 1919-1920)

Hampshire League Championship Shield: Winners (1928-1929)

Hampshire League Combination Division 2: Winners (2005-2006)

South Hampshire League: Winners (1896-1897, 1897-1898 & 1898-1899)

North Hants League: Winners (2002-2003)

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CUP HONOURS FA Vase: Winners (2004)

Hampshire Senior Cup: Winners (1935 & 2005)

Finalists (1888 & 2016)

Hampshire Tournament Cup: Winners (1888)

Finalists (1889 & 1890)

Hampshire Floodlit Cup: Winners (2005)

Finalists (2003)

Russell Cotes Cup: Winners (1955 & 1971)

North Hants Senior Cup: Winners (1982, 1987, 2002 & 2015)

North Hants League Cup: Winners (2003)

Southampton Senior Cup: Winners (1950, 1952, 2001 & 2003)

Finalists (1909) Basingstoke Senior Cup: Finalists (2002)

Andover & District Open Cup: Winners (2002)

Hampshire Intermediate Cup: Winners (1952, 1968, 1973 & 2002)

Wessex League Cup: Winners (2004)

Wyvern Challenge Shield: Finalists (2013)

Hampshire League, League Cup: Winners (1994 & 2003)

Hampshire League Combination Cup: Finalists (2002)

Hampshire Chronicle Cup: Winners (2005)

Southern Newspapers Invitation Cup: Winners (1971)

Inter-League Challenge: Winners (2001 & 2002)

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CLUB SPONSORS

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TODAY’S SQUADS

WINCHESTER CITY FC (From): DORCHESTER TOWN (From):

RYAN PRYCE KINGSLEY LATHAM

DANNY KING KYLE EGAN

JOE HAYWARD CHRIS CLARKE

JOSH HARFIELD JASON BROOKES

CRAIG DAVIS NEIL MARTIN

SAM ROBERTS CALLUM ROSE

SIMBA MLAMBO ROSS CARMICHAEL

JAMIE BARRON © SEAN STEWART

LIAM GILBERT LUKE WINSPER

LAMAR KOROMA ED BASTICK

JAKE RAWKINS BEN MORRIS

TYRELL MITFORD BILLY LOWES

OLI BAILEY ASH POPE

MATT ANDREWS DOM PANESAR-DOWER

REECE RUSHER TOM BLAIR

CONNOR COCKLIN ALEX STAFFIE

BRAD GALE JON HILLS

ROB CARR

JOSH CORNER

BEN SUNLEY

CALLUM KITCHER

HARVEY CLARK

JOSH TOMBS

Referee – James Robinson

Asst. Referee – Robert Walczak

Asst. Referee – James Byng

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