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FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG‘It will never happen to me!’ Visit any hospital on a Peter Preston of income protection specialistsweekend and you can guarantee to find an injuredfootballer. We’ve all had a mate hobbling into the INCOME ASSURED recommends comprehensivepub on crutches, getting plenty of free beer andhaving a laugh, but when they go home, unless income protection cover rather than sports-they happen to be lucky enough to have sick-paythrough their employer, the unfortunate reality for accident insurance; because if you’re signed offmost is that with no income coming in and bills stillto pay, they may be struggling financially. work it doesn’t have the same restrictions onWe insure cars, homes and mobile phones, but what you can claim for, and is much cheaper thanwithout your income none of this is possible. If youhad a cash-machine in your house permanently people think. Subject to underwriting, pre-existinggiving you £1000 in cash every month, you’dcertainly make sure it was insured against breaking conditions may also be covered too. In his 20down. Well, your body is that cash-machine, soshould be one of the most important things you years’ experience in the industry, Peter is stillinsure. surprised at how many people are unaware of thisWhilst some injuries are obvious and may requirean urgent visit to the hospital, life in the real world type of cover. He says ‘If you want an insurancecan show us that many injuries only becomeapparent days later. If you’re then signed off work policy that covers you for all the sports you enjoy Fit may be hard to prove that it happened on the tSipcIjtY-onNhhoroiebjnaeouCvucscntterOueylywuritcr,neoMhedotacduiiinnsElsnyu’gfcogtiodmAsauoyreaSnartnoadhdSnflupceyurayFUeroctOtbcunitltRFdCieionefrOamUeeEenFvoOlpSOinsteeDTnFfiCerttaBi5srOy-osnUxFA2rlfOlfltaSaOouetLoyaeTrFCLnsrsBar5tOctbUhcFAF2aoOtywyeSOcOiiLoTnaoFoFtCqLooCBy5OO.cgluuUUurlsFAF2pOOyok.SOSOtLoy’TleTF)vFiCLCnBBokt(5O5OseeaUwUAFAoF2e2uOO,rSOnSOLLwT,ieTroFaFFtLCLCdBB5Oh5OOadninUUnAFFAF2b2OOOsadSOOSOmLLfc0TyTTFFFonLCCLCwBBBo5O15OOworUUcyUAFFAAF22mOOO2esSSOOaaSOtLLLTTTiF0hFFltLCClLLCenllBBB55Ol5OOl9enUUhiU;AaFFtAAFF222OnOOSSOOeSOOiLLLystT6sTTggFFFFoLCCLLCCsBBBo55OOa5OO1hbUUUUsAFFAAFF222uOOOOkm4-eSSOOSSOO,LLLTTrTT’nFFFF6lLCCLLCCiiBBeBBl55OO55OOnso6UUUUAAFFAAFF2222bOOOOkgwSSOO6SSOOLLLLTTTTeFFFFFLLCCLLCC.BBBB55OO55OOOUUUUAAFFFAAFF2222OOOOOSSOOOSSOOLLLLTTTTTFFFFFLLCCCLLCCBBBBB55OO55OOOUUUUUAAFFFAAAFF2222OOOOOSSSOOOSSOOLLLLLTTTTTFFFFFLLCCCLLLCCBBBBB555OO55OOOUUUUUAAFFFAAAFFF22222OOOOOSSSOOOSSOOOLLLLLTTTTTFFFFFsports field, and if you only had ‘sports-accidentinsurance’ your claim could be declined. So whytake the risk?

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BURTON ALBION FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG[burton Albion][FC]Pirelli Stadium /// www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk /// Founded 1950Burton Albion FC has made a terrific start to the season on thefield and are enjoying a growing reputation within the game,particularly with the appointment of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink asManager.Ben Robinson joined the board of The solid foundations that Gary left itBurton Albion in 1975 and became behind are now being built on bythe chairman of the club the following Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. It was didyear. testament to what we have achieved at Burton Albion, and how the club is when weHe says, “As we go into the second viewed, that when we advertised thehalf of the League 2 season we are vacant manager’s job following Gary’s appointed Nigel Cloughwell-placed to make a promotion departure that we had so many high-challenge for the third consecutive calibre applicants. back when we were still in theyear, after twice competing in the playoffs. We were then delighted to appoint Unibond League.We came very close to promotion Jimmy and his assistant Davidat Wembley in May, losing to a late Oldfield, the former Leicester, Stoke It shows that Burton Albion is seenFleetwood goal, and during the close and Luton midfielder, and feel that as good environment for a youngseason Gary Rowett added to the they can take the club to the next ambitious manager to learn his tradesquad so that we could come back level. and we feel that Jimmy can help thestronger this time. club progress just as Nigel and Gary Jimmy, a former Dutch international did before him.Gary’s success at Burton Albion who has played in the World Cup andmeant he was courted by several for high-profile clubs in England and Jimmy also wants to play another clubs and eventually he left us, abroad, is a high-profile appointmentfinding the challenge of taking over at for the club and his arrival here has attractive, passing game that weChampionship Birmingham, one of sparked a lot of media interest, just as believe will excite the fans and thehis former clubs, too big to turn down. players have reacted very positively to his influence. We have already beaten two of our major promotion rivals, Wycombe and Luton, under his guidance.4 ISSUE 52

Twitter: @burtonalbionfc BURTON ALBION FCWe would like to bring League 1 football Albion. Several players have progressed follow in the footsteps of Gary Rowett andto Burton and, under Jimmy, we believe to the first team from this system and Nigel Clough. I couldn’t wait to get startedthat is achievable - but Burton Albion is more are coming through. and I’m delighted with what I have seen.about far more than that. These are the things we are proud of as a I had not played myself at the Pirelli butWe are family-friendly club and provide a football club and which we are continually I had coached the Nottingham Forestsafe, welcoming environment for people building on. Under 21s at the stadium. I’m alsoto come and watch football. Our recent delighted with our training facilities beingfans’ engagement survey, which was Burton Albion has always been about at St George’s Park - they are the bestcarried out independently, showed an making progress on and off the field in the country, which was a plus on myoverwhelmingly positive feedback from without ever over-stretching our financial decision.our supporters. resources and that’s our biggest challenge and the model we are confident The standard in League 2 is good, thereAchieving Football League status has will continue to serve us well as we look to are some quality players in this division.also enabled us to vastly increase our the next five years.” It’s going to be a challenging season.”community activities. Burton AlbionCommunity Trust now engages with JIMMY Floyd Hasselbaink is relishing his Joining Jimmy at the Pirelli Stadium is7,000 people a week, making a positive first job in English football management, David Oldfield, who the Brewers prisedimpact on their lives through a wide range something he sees as very different way from a coaching role at MK Dons.of activities, educational programmes and challenge to his playing career.community initiatives. Jimmy says, “It’s very important to have He told us, “My playing career is now him here. He knows the league, he’s aWe are making a difference in the wider over. I now have to earn my rights as a good coach and has good values. He’scommunity and proving what a positive manager and a coach.” someone who is going to contribute a lot.impact a club can make on the town, He’s a very good guy and one with a lotwhich has always been very important to He saw Burton Albion as the place he of ability.”us. wanted to begin that journey, with the clubWe also have boys and girls across the having the set up and the stability that will Jimmy is also pleased with the squadage groups playing in Burton Albion allow him to flourish as a young manager. he has inherited and the players he hasteams. Our Academy system is giving added to it.more youngsters the opportunity to “I see this as a good opportunity,” he says. “It has been very good; they are a verycombine education with playing for Burton “I was excited to join Burton Albion and positive group. They are very willing to www.footballfocus.biz 5

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FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAGRaygar Architectural and Engineering Supplies was formed in 1995 as Raygar Supplies operating from Clarke Street, Derby.Our main activity was the supply of fixings, RAES as a company is still hungry tofasteners, hand & power tools, silicone succeed in becoming the best in the supplysealants, adhesives and engineering of products, maintaining our service toconsumables to the trade and public. existing customers, whilst welcoming a new opportunity from others.Our range expanded very quickly toinclude architectural ironmongery which Raygar Architectural & Engineeringled to a name change to incorporate Supplies LimitedRaygar Architectural &this; Raygar Architectural & Engineering Engineering Supplies Limited is Derby’sSupplies Ltd (RAES for short). number one for the supply of architectural ironmongery, fixings, fasteners, hand andOur strategy from inception has always power tools, silicone sealants, adhesivesbeen Product, Service, Price. Basically, and engineering consumables to thesupplying a wide range of quality products, construction industry, trade and public.providing a service to the customer whenthe goods are required, at a competitive Our knowledgeable trade counter and on-price that the customer is happy to pay. line ordering/enquiry system guarantees we can supply what you want when youWe originally stocked approximately 5000 want it.products, however today our warehousestores in excess of 30,000 lines, and Our warehouse stores in excess ofsupply nearly 1000 live accounts with 30,000 lines and supplies nearly 1,000more than five million pieces a year. live accounts with more than 5 million pieces a year.Our investment and growth to presentday has seen us upgrade our office andwarehouse facilities, along with furtherstreamlining our ordering system, tobecome one of the most respectedsuppliers to the construction and alliedtrades in the area.You can dependon us, because we depend on you.8 ISSUE 52

RaygarArchitectural& EngineeringSupplies Ltdis one of thelargest sponsors/supporters ofBurton Albion. Weattend every homefixture and almostall of the awayfixtures.Our sponsorship and commitment to Burton Albion includes the following;- 1) Back of the football shirt sponsor for both home and away kits. 2 )North Stand sponsor of The Pirelli Stadium 3) 4 Advertising boards around the ground. (1 Behind each Goal and 2 on the halfway line) 4) Sponsor of 2 management teams and 4 players5) Sponsor of 4 separate home fixtures during the course of the season (1 of each Main MatchProgramme/ Match Ball/Man of the Match sponsor)6) Executive Box holder entertaining guest for all home fixtures (Including all cup fixtures and pre- season friendlies) 7) Sponsor of the Burton Albion Community Trust 8) Sponsor of the Players Player of the awards 9) Table of 10 guests to all sporting events 10) Supporter of 90% of charitable eventsRaygar as a company have been associated withBurton Albion for over 10 seasons now. And long mayit continue to support the clubs future progression. www.footballfocus.biz 9

BURTON ALBION FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG The Customer John Bowler’s is one of the largest producers of Lion Code Free Range Eggs in the UK and have approx. 2 Million laying hens on contract. With over 150 farms and 33 years experience in the Free Range Egg market, they offer an established franchise operation. Their electrical contractor (RayBat Limited) wanted to improve the design of their existing control panels used to control the internal environment as well as feeding and other functions of the chicken units. The Requirements Improve reliability Simplify operation Generate alarms Improve automation The Approach was to use the flexibility of modern PLC and HMI equipment to achieve these goals. This was chosen over a bespoke electronic design despite this application being cost sensitive because the cost and features of ‘off the shelf’ control equipment have become more favourable and scalability, flexibility, reliability, speed of development and ease of maintenance. This also opened up a world of potential options and features which would also mitigate additional hardware costs. Given the potential and that ideas were being constantly added to the spec RayBat were happy to contract our engineer on a time basis to work alongside their staff on the solution. A large share of RayBat was bought by Bowler’s who then contracted Truvolution directly. The ResultThe completed system runs almost every aspect of the chicken units. Many previously separate systems like bird weighing and feed weighing are now integrated. The original requirements have been blown away and many additional ideas incorporated.Using custom made graphical icons the HMI gives a very simple graphical user interface with a common theme that needs a minimum of text for a user to understand and follow.Every important aspect is now alarmed, saving problems from turning costly before they are resolved and additional features like remoteaccess to allow a farmer to remotely monitor and control their system from a mobile phone or computer. This also enabled Bowler’s toimprove their support to farmers. The system generates a wealth of data that is communicated back to Bowler’s server and used for statistical analysis, to support the farmers and improve production efficiency. The BenefitsThis modernisation and the data produced gives both Bowlers and their farmers a market advantage by allowing them to reduce losses and maximise efficiency of production. Not to mention keeping their livestock healthier and minimising environmental impact.As with many of our customers, Bowler’ssubsequently asked Truvolution todevelop another system for use in a different market.10 ISSUE 52

Twitter: @burtonalbionfc BURTON ALBION FC work hard and Gary Rowett has done an absolutely magnificent job to keep the spirits really high. This is a group that wants to achieve something and I got a really good feeling even in my first few days with them.” He also has a style of football that he wants to see the Brewers strive for.He says, “I would like to pass the ball from the goalkeeper but I accept that will take time and that the players all have to adjust to that. Initially, my style is that I want to control the ball and the game and see what we can do with that.” Jimmy’s football career has seen him play in Holland, Portugal and Spain as well as being awarded the Premier League Golden Boot for finishing top scorer in England’s top flight during spells at both Leeds United and Chelsea. So was it always an ambition to manage in English football after his playing days ended? “Not straight away,” he says. “But it’s something I began to look at and it now seemed right to come to Burton. It is a stable club, with a good chairman and fans. It’s a good place for me to have my first manager’s job in England.” BAFC Entertainment Advert.pdf 1 06/10/2014 16:56 Burton Albion Football Club Burton’s Premier Entertainment Venue C M Y CM MY CY CMY K At the Pirelli Stadium, football’s just the start. Whether you’re celebrating with family and friends or entertaining clients, we’ve got food, parties, special events and so much more. • Conferences and Banqueting • Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities • Match-day Hospitality • Anniversary and Birthday Celebrations • Weddings • Christmas and New Year Celebrations • Sporting Evenings Be our guest: To find out more, call us today on 01283 565938 or visit www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk Pirelli Stadium Princess Way Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 0AR www.footballfocus.biz 11

IRLAM FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG[Irlam][FC]Silver Street Ground /// www.pitchero.com/clubs/irlamfc /// Founded 1969It’s a good time to be involved with Irlam FC…..from its roots as Mitchell Shackleton FCformed in 1969 to 2001 when the club relocated to a derelict disused non-league ground,former home of Irlam Town FC the club has sought progression. Fast forward to 2014 and thehard work is paying off.12 ISSUE 52

Twitter: @IrlamFC IRLAM FCThe Silver St Stadium improves WelWcoemlcoemtoeOtopOtimptaimLaogLoisgtiisctsicsevery season and under the guidance (Pro(updrotoudbetoabpeaartnpearrtonfeIrrloamf IrFlaCm, sFuCp,psourptipnogrtgirnagssgrraosostsrootsof the club’s Chairman Ronnie Parker, footfboaolltbinaltlhien ctohme cmoumnmityu)nity)Treasurer Ian Street (who have beeninvolved from the clubs inception) Our Opuurrppousrepiossteoihs etolphoeulrpcoliuerntcsliepnertfsoprmerfaonrdmsuanccdeseudcctoeethdetvoetrhyehvigehreyshtighestand Secretary Warren Dodd the club possibpleossstiabnledasrtdasn.dFarrodms. oFurroemxpoeurrieenxcpeewrieenkcneowweevkenroywcleievnetrhyacsliethnet hrigahstthtoeis now positioned to move forwardwith its first class facilities. This year right to expect feroxmpectht efriormlogthisetiirclsopgaisrtticnserpartner.the club installed a state of the art •••••MAictiMAAcguacc•irccttaAiiuuogccrrnaycaa,touccitoyyfrraa,naacntlnlorysapdfpanoaacnstlroedlpennpanctsorcioiaetsynelntsearnciinnssytiktdcaaesylnncraiacdnissyrceskaiaoslnilrncaeaaisaaslislptlnloeaeadcascsiplatwlpestaeiectoshctdpfststedwhoceoefittlfsdihlvsoeoettglofhirivcsyseekttirolcyocscogkcnischttroaiocnilnstrcohlaindrainage system and March 2015 It is ouIrt bisuosiunrebssustoinoefsfsertoyoouffeexrcyeolluenecxeceolflesnercveicoef tsherrovuicgehothurt othueghsoupupt ltyhcehsauinpplywill see the opening of the clubs new With scihteasinstrategically located in the Northwest and Midlands, state of the artsocial facility thanks to support from WMS aWanrtidtWhEsMDitISeasansndtdraaEtmDeogI iadcneadrlnlymflloeocecdathetoaerfindnvefisnlheoitelcuhtlteeioosNfnwvoeerhtohicfwfleeerssytwoaeunotdhfeMfecridoylmaonupdletsht,eesstcauotpmepoplyflettheethe Hamilton Davies Trust and the supply chain solutionFSIF, with further work on the playingsurface to follow. • European Transport Services • Storage and Distribution ServicesThe next task is to bring the glory days • Deep Sea and Air Freight Serviceson the field and the clubs management • UK Transport Servicesare convinced that time is near.Headed by Steve Nixon and assisted TCeel:n0Ct1rean6tlr1aPl 8Paa4rrkk8,,T8Tra8rffa6orf8dfoPWradrke,PbMwasawnirwtkceh.,o:epMswttiemarw,enMlwoc1g.h7ioste1picPsstG.item,euTrea,l:lMo01g16i17s8t4i1c8Ps8.G8e68,uby Chris Boardman, James Holt andRyan Hutchinson the club has an www.footballfocus.biz 13experienced and ambitious group whoare slowly improving what happenson the field. Having made the stepup from reserve team managementSteve and his team have now builta young squad full of quality with theaverage age of twenty-two.After a solid campaign in 2013/14,finishing 10th with the clubs highestpoints total, the squad has maintainedthese levels and this season aim tofinish in the play-offs. The target ispromotion to the North West CountiesPremier Division by the end of the2015/16 season with further ambitionto be competing at Evo-Stick level.However it is what is happening atyouth level that provides the clubwith an exciting future. ManagerJohn Main and his assistant ChrisMartin have created an exciting youthsystem at the club which is alreadypaying dividends with several of theclubs U18’s competing for the firstteam as well as several representingManchester FA at U18 County levelon a national stage.This season was a step forward withthe youth squad entering the FA YouthCup, just falling short of the first roundproper bowing out to AFC Fylde afterwins against Glossop North End,Altrincham FC and a memorable nightaway to Chester FC. Second in theNorth West Youth Alliance League

IRLAM FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAGwith a game in hand they remain in 3 cup competitions but it is the depth of talent along with speed and style of football that haseveryone associated with the club excited.Sandwiched in between is the reserve team headed up by Michael Dodd and assisted by Matthew Kay, providing the first team with theoption for players needing minutes and for the youth system to expose young players to senior football. The club won silverware lastseason with the reserves lifting the NWCFL reserve division trophy, but the demise of the league now sees the reserves competing inthe Cheshire League, positioned 4th in the league and enjoyinga solid campaign. Not just any old pub!The next stage for the club is to further develop its links withjunior football and establish a community programme engagingwith schools to increase participation and increase interest in theclub. There are big plans at Irlam FC and the next few yearspromise to be an exciting and challenging period for everyoneinvolved, players, supporters, sponsors and the managementteam as the club takes the next step on its journey.Anyone wishing to get involved as either a partner Dine | Drink | Dreamor volunteer can contact the club directly at www. www.theblackswan.co.uk irlamfc.co.uk or twitter@irlamfc Call us on 0161 222 4444 550 Manchester Rd, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6LA14 ISSUE 52

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WARRINGTON TOWN FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG[Warrington Town][FC]Cantilver Park /// www.pitchero.com/clubs/warringtontown /////// Founded 1949Warrington Town FC has sprung to theNation’s attention recently with their superbperformance in the FA Cup. Althoughdefeated by Gateshead in the 2nd roundtheir cup run highlighted everything that ismagical about the competition.Their greatest moment in the historic journey came whenthey defeated League Two side Exeter by a goal to nil. In frontof a sell-out 2,400 crowd and the BBC Television cameras theyemerged victorious thanks to Craig Robinson’s early goal.16 ISSUE 52

Great careers start at Warrington CollegiateThe Truth is…99% of students progressed into employment or Applied Learning, Responsibility, Enterprise,onto university after successfully completing their Emotional Intelligence and Relating to Others.course at Warrington Collegiate. We have over 400courses and prepare people for more than 1,000 At Warrington Collegiate, we offer specialist sportscareer pathways. Our qualifications include BTEC courses including the Football Excellence withExtended Diplomas, Technical & Professional Manchester United Soccer Schools CoachingQualifications and apprenticeships. We also offer course, the Rugby League in Partnership witha wide range of courses for adults including leisure Warrington Wolves Education Academy and thecourses and higher education qualifications. new Sports Therapy & Physiotherapy Academy, plus many more sports specialist courses andWe are very proud of the fantastic range of facilities qualifications.available at Warrington Collegiate. Our studentshave access to outstanding resources that Come along to one of our open evening and skillsenhance their learning experience. The learning shows and discover why more and more studentsenvironment on campus is designed to support are making Warrington Collegiate their first choicestudents to develop their skills and knowledge for college. We have practical workshops, hands oncareer success. demonstrations, campus tours and our course tutors are available to provide you with informationStudents studying at Warrington Collegiate have about courses and answer any questions aboutthe opportunity to gain relevant work experience college life.during their studies. Students will leave collegewith essential employability skills as defined by ourCAREER skills framework: Communication,HCAEancocrgsoppinueitennaettlrariitynnycagyan••nddFJAoorCirtnaeeatnrnesyrdii•cDnsegCs•h•iiglGMndaec•mdaiAirnavegi•a••tMCioHoonantios•rrtdBrVreueaechsutisticoyilnnTeg•h•aeCrnPoaadmpinBpytau•itrniBbngregairc•nikndEwglDoe•erccHtkore•riacaBlattulihnsIignnas•entsdaPsleSlroafctoiiarolmnCinagrAerRteqsguiesuteesroonnltihneeeavnednainvgoid thePlumbing and Heating • Public Services • Sport and Leisure • Supply Chain Management • Travel and Tourism www.footballfocus.biz 17

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Twitter: @theyellows WARRINGTON TOWN FC Ferry House Consulting Helping your business to take the next stepFerry House Consulting provides business coaching services to suit the individuals we deal with is a keyfor Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), aspect of our approach.either through the government funded GrowthAccelerator scheme that helps SMEs to grow or I’ve been a Business Coach, Consultant and Trainerthrough their direct relationships with clients in the for over 30 years now and it is crucial to alwaysNorth-West. provide a professional service. To achieve that a degree of chemistry has to be developed with ourUsually working at senior level, Ferry House can clients. We work hard to build a trusting relationshipalso assist at junior level to help young managers so that we can be considered a trusted partner thatdevelop and support company growth. offers advice for their benefit. We’re not looking to build our business on the back of theirs, the adviceCompany Owner Pete Radcliffe took the time to and support we give is purely because we think thattell us more about the outstanding service that they it is right for them.provide. He told us, “After 40 years in business I’veseen a large number of different sorts of companies, It’s great for the town of Warrington to see the footballstarting with a very large one (BT) whom I worked team progress in the FA Cup this season, to add tofor initially, all the way down to single person the recent achievements of the Warrington Wolves. Icompanies. Each one teaches you something, know Town has ambitions to progress up the footballgood, bad and indifferent within the business world. league pyramid and I wish the club the best of luck inYou always have to remember that every client is achieving their goals in the coming years.”unique because of the people involved. Tailoring our www.footballfocus.biz 19

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WARRINGTON TOWN FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG proof page:3 3/6/10 10:11 Page 1 TONIGHT’S EXECUTIVE MATCH SPONSORWith Warrington sitting four leagues We are a friendly company who will avoid sending out a contractual letter at the first sign of abelow Exeter in the football pyramid problem. We believe in working as a team with the client, sitting round the table to resolve anyit was a cup upset to match any issues or potential problems. We base our company on quick response times and give the clientother as they became the fourth the delivery dates they require. All our employees are fully qualified in their field and haveclub from a higher league to be many years of experience in the Construction and Petrochemical Industries and are certified:eliminated this season. FootballFocus Magazine caught up with Our Strengthstheir Chairman Toby Macormac to Total Steelwork and Fabrication, the name says it all – we offer the full package, from a cleat to a Structuralfind out more about the good work Steel frame. We pride ourselves on how we can adapt to any kind of project large or small.that the club has been doing. From: Structural Steel Frame, Cladding and Metal Decking To: Powder Coated HandrailsHe told us, “I’ve been involved foraround 4½ years - I was asked to Our Preferred Way of Operatingjoin by the board of Directors at We recognise that working in harmony with customers, professionals and suppliers can result in costthe time and once involved I made effective, successful and satisfying projects from which long term relationships are forged.an investment in the club as I sawit had real potential to become a With customers, professionals and suppliers we promote:successful club and business. • Open discussions to align objectives and • Performance measurement for continuousOur League form wasn’t particularly develop trust improvementgreat and we lacked goals to seegames through although when you • Opportunities to add value through innovation • Consideration for the environmentlook at the opening fixtures we • Solutions for the management of risk • Early involvement for an effectiveencountered what we think will bethe in top 6 towards the end of the Unit 1, Warrington Central Trading Estate, Bewsey Road, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7LPseason. Tel: 01925 234320 Fax: 01925 423600 Email: [email protected] Web: www.totalsteelfabs.comI think the key to our FA Cup runhas been firstly, the belief that theplayers have and the mentality ofwinning. Also the Manager has theplayers operating off great levelsof fitness which has got us throughsome of the earlier rounds.The key prize for this season ispromotion; we are running a projectcalled 2020 Vision which is a targetto become a Football League Clubby the year 2020. It may have tobe through the Playoff’s like lastseason but we learnt a lot fromthat given it was our first everappearance in it.Youth football is very importantto us. One of the first things I didwhen I joined the club was start ayouth side catering for 16-18’s asour youth teams stop at that 16age group. I also started a ReserveTeam to aid players that graduatethrough the youth ranks into adultfootball so when they get thatall important call they’ve alreadyexperienced the open aged game.We are a community club and have22 ISSUE 52

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FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAGGolden Gates Housing Trust (GGHT) are a long standing a Wage Incentive Scheme in partnership with Warringtonsponsor and key partner of Warrington Town Football Club. Borough Council (WBC). The partnership provides up toThe partnership brings together two proud organisations £5,000 in funding for small local companies to help withwith deep roots in the local community and a passion for the costs of providing new apprenticeships and jobs withsupporting Warrington residents and businesses. training for Warrington residents. GGHT’s Employment Team are also able to offer those taking part free recruitmentWorking together, the Trust and Football Club deliver a range services and in work support to ensure companies gain theof activities for adults and young people in Warrington, aimed right employee for their business needs.at promoting health and physical activity. This is helping todeliver a number of benefits for GGHT’s tenants and their GGHT offers a range of free training opportunities for itsfamilies’, including providing discounted admission to all tenants and their family members. Many residents havehome league games and reductions in the cost of places on also been successful in gaining funds form the GGHTthe club’s multi sport camps. Employability Fund, enabling them to buy new clothes for interviews, bicycles to get to work or materials to promoteGGHT’s commitment to supporting local Warrington their new self employment services.residents can also be seen through a number of itscommunity projects and campaigns. This includes the Anyone who lives in one of the Trust’s properties and wouldTrust’s dedicated Employment Initiatives Team, which since like additional support getting into employment, training or2012 has helped over 390 of its tenants and their family volunteering can register on Positive Change.members into employment, as well as providing additionalaccess to training and volunteering opportunities. The Trust If you’re a small or medium size business and want toremains on target to support up to 450 local residents into benefit from the wage incentive scheme then contactemployment by the end of March 2015. GGHT’s Positive Change initiative by visiting www.gght. org.uk/positivechange, calling 0800 25 26 27 and asking toNot stopping there, GGHT has also made a commitment to speak to the Employment Team or alternatively follow thesupport local businesses in Warrington to provide new and team on Facebook:additional jobs for local people. Recently the Trust launched www.facebook.com/gghtpositivechange.24 ISSUE 52

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WARRINGTON TOWN FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG 27 Junior teams, a youth team and also a reserve side, I’m also looking into the possibility of an U21’s outfit next season One of our biggest challenges will be when we outgrow our current facility. It holds 2,500 supporters but lacks car parking so when we start the climb through the Leagues it may need some major investment partners around a new stadium. On the field the ambition is to deliver our project of 2020 Vision and be up there with the best as soon as possible whilst off the field it is important for us to have more local businesses and sponsors involved with the club. The next two years are the clubs most important times as a business we need to ensure we capitalise on the national and international coverage the FA Cup run gave us.” Warrington Town FC deserves a tremendous amount of credit for their heroic displays in this season’s FA Cup. However, they are clearly doing a fantastic amount of good work in other areas as well and play a vital role in their local community. This should set their fans up for plenty more excitement in the years to come. Everyone at Football Focus Magazine would like to congratulate them on their success and wish them the best of luck for the future.26 ISSUE 52

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SOUTHWELL CITY FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG[Southwell City][FC] War Memorial Recreation Ground /// www.pitchero.com/clubs/southwellcity /// Founded 1893 After going through two individual mergers in recent years, Southwell City FC remains the name on the door as they currently ply their trade in the Cen- tral Midlands League. Since being established in 1893, the club has gone through several overhauls and changes to their infrastructure which now puts them in a prime position to start working their way up the flight of Eng- lish League football.Southwell City FC has competed in As mentioned earlier, over the course The second merger came in 2013 of the past decade and during its when the enormous amalgamation ofvarious different leagues since its incep- time in the CML, the club decided to Southwell City FC and Southwell Sttion, with accompanying changes to its complete two significant mergers. In Mary’s was completed. This mergerpersonnel along the way. After the club’s 2009 Southwell City FC and Southwell provides exceptional opportunities forreformation in 1955 they competed in the United Youth FC formed a partnership the former St Mary’s players to developNewark & District Alliance for two seasons, that meant City would then run the as they now have access to City’s well-until they joined the Notts Football Alliance Youth Academy (with support from the established facilities and structures.in 1957. They played in this league until excellent staff at Southwell United)the end of the 2002/2003 season, before with the aim of providing young stars While it’s clear this is a huge benefit fortaking the decision to join the league that better opportunities to develop their the former players, City Chairman Colinthey play in to this day: the Central Mid- potential. The benefits were apparent Abbott also believed this presentedlands League. almost immediately as players were the opportunity for the development making a seamless transition from the and exposure of football as a sport inThe club has been through notable junior section to City’s main team, due the town, hoping that the locals wouldchanges to its staff throughout its history, to more exposure to valuable 1st team support what could possibly be the bestwhich had major influences on the club’s experience. Southwell team for many years to come.success. In 1996 the club appointed itsthen reserves manager, John Campbell, D.J.Hallwhich saw them achieve the most successin their history during this period. They Your Local Independent Funeral Directorsfinished second in the Senior Divisiontwice, third once, and then eventually Are you looking for a funeral service that offers a personalaccomplished the coveted first place finish and caring service, with only you in mind?in the 2000/2001 season. PROUD TO SUPPORT SOUTHWELL CITY F.C.After the 2004/2005 season Campbelldecided to announce his retirement, Verne Housewhich City reacted to by appointing Brett 62 King StreetMarshall as their new manager. Sincejoining the CML, Southwell City have Southwellestablished themselves as a strong and Nottinghamshiresolid upper-table team in the division,finishing the 2005/2006 season 4th, the NG25 0EN2006/2007 season 8th and the 2007/2008season 7th. The next appointment that 01636 812 481brought headlines was former-captain www.djhallfuneraldirectors.co.ukJonathan Simpson taking the helm asfirst team manager during 2009-2013, inwhich time the team managed to reachthe Floodlit Cup final. 28 ISSUE 52

Twitter: @FivemiletownUtd FIVEMILETOWN UNITED FC[Fivemiletown United][FC]Valley Stadium /// www.fivemiletownunitedfc.com /// Founded 1898Based at The Valley Stadium on Cooneen Road in County Tyrone, Fivemiletown United FCcurrently competes in Intermediate A of the Mid Ulster Football League. They are a clubcommitted to being an important part of the local community and this is reflected by the factthat they run reserve and colt sides.Over the years they have put together a history of which to go on and mount a title challenge. So long as they are able to retain their current group of players andwhich they have every right to be proud. One of their perhaps make one or two quality additions they should findmost successful periods started in 1948 when they themselves challenging for honours come the business endmanaged to win the Coffey Cup. Over the following of the season.years they went on to win a number of further trophies,becoming the dominant force in local football for a One of the highlights of the team’s performances so far thissustained period. Their current group of players will season has been the attacking brand of football that theybe keen to add to these successes over the coming have managed to produce. This has been reflected by theyears. fact that they have found the back of the net an impressive 19 times at a rate of more than 3 per game, making themThe early signs this time around have been promising one of the top scorers in the league.as they’ve put together a good league record up tonow. Of their 6 matches they have managed to win 4, This will certainly have ensured that any of their supportersdraw 1 and lose 1 which has left them sitting near the attending matches will have been well entertained andtop of the table with 13 points on the board. should encourage more of the community to get behind theThis should provide them with the platform from side in the future. This in turn has the potential to provide the club with a valuable source of additional revenue. There is much to admire about the set up that Fivemiletown United currently has in place and therefore it comes as no surprise to see them gaining good results on the field. Hopefully they will be able to continue in the same manner for many years to come and everyone at Football Focus Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck. Tel: 028 677 22797 Fax: 028 677 23808 Email: [email protected] Sales & Service • Office Stationery • Ink Cartridges & Toners • Photocopiers & Fax Machines • Office Furniture Main Street, Maguiresbridge, Co. Fermanagh BT94 4RY www.footballfocus.biz 29

STALYBRIDGE CELTIC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG FC[StalybridgeCeltic][FC]Bower Fold /// www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk ///Stalybridge Celtic is a terrific example of the important role that a club can play in their localtown. Football Focus Magazine caught up with their Community Development Officer MikeSmith to find out more about their work in the community.“I’ve been at Bower Fold for 10 months now and was Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC Diplomas indrawn to the challenge of starting the Club’s Community Sport and FootballDevelopment from scratch, with a blank canvas if you like. Thechallenge of raising the profile of Stalybridge Celtic FC within At Stalybridge Celtic Football Clubthe town and indeed Tameside provides a great deal of prideand enthusiasm in the role.It’s brilliant setting up new and exciting projects, that enable Stalybridge Celtic Footballpeople of all ages to get involved with the club, from Primary Club has teamed up withSchool children doing a ‘Design A Meal’ competition, to setting Hopwood Hall College toup ‘Vintage Celtic’ Walking Football sessions for the over offer two new qualifications50’s, and a lot more in between. It’s fantastic that the power in Sport and Football.of football is such a good tool to address many health and Both courses will beinclusion initiatives out and about in the club’s community. delivered at Woodley Sports Centre inThe atmosphere is very good. We have a very young squad Stockport and studentsof players, who are close as a group and get on very well will play in the BCSwith each other, so pitch wise we have a very strong, hard ECFA League.working team who battle hard for each other on match days,we just need that bit of luck to go our way to start climbing the Apply now for September 2015Vanarama North table. www.hopwood.ac.ukOff the pitch is positive too, with us securing some fantasticTraining Facilities at Stockport Sports Village and agreeing Stalybridge Celtic t. 0161 338 2828 Hopwood Hall College t. 0161 643 756030 ISSUE 52

Twitter: @stalycelticfc STALYBRIDGE CELTIC FCa contract with Hopwood Hall College Ticket Initiatives, build the fan base at working to ensure the club is in safefor the Education aspect of our Youth Bower Fold to cheer the Team on….up hands, they each put in a tremendousAcademy, so all is geared up for success the Bridge! amount of work to keep things going andand to take the club forward in the future. make sure the club is the heartbeat for Youth football is very important to us, the town of Stalybridge.Pre-season was good with some we have invested in our Youth Academyimpressive displays against opposition which runs alongside a local college, and As with nearly all clubs from the Premierfrom higher leagues, the League the students learn to play football the League right down the pyramid, it hascampaign started well, with some good right way in the right environment, with to be finances that are our biggestresults like the 3-0 win over high flying the chance to progress to the first team. challenge, we are unfortunate at times ofAFC Fylde and a superb 3-2 game being surrounded by many other Club’s,and victory over neighbours, Stockport The Academy is based at the Training Manchester United, Manchester City,County. We’ve just had a poor run of Ground, so the Youth Team players are Oldham Athletic, Hyde, Curzon Ashton,results of late, but look to have turned the around the First team squad almost daily. FC United of Manchester, Stockportcorner and things are starting to pick up Our Manager, Keith Briggs and First Team County to name a few, so trying to buildagain, with the team gaining a bit more Coach, Dave Sullivan, communicate with up a decent fan base is going to beconfidence and results are beginning to the Academy staff regularly to ensure that tough, but hopefully, performances onimprove, fingers crossed for a good run they oversee the player’s development the pitch and our Community work willand push for the play-offs. and get to know them over the time they look to address that issue so that we can are with us. take the club as far up the pyramid as weWe want to climb the Vanarama North can!”table, playing attractive football and We are very much a community set-up,along with our ‘£5 Fresh Air Football’ the club has a number of volunteers www.footballfocus.biz 31

WEST HAM UNITED FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG[West Ham United][FC]The Boleyn Ground /// www.whufc.com /// Founded 1895The notorious, magnificent and simply stunning Olympic Stadium which hosted the 2012summer olympics is the soon-to-be new home for the excited ‘Hammers’ fans of West HamUnited F.C.Having been granted the rights to taking 28 points and losing only 4 Despite not scoring goals, Carroll’smake this iconic architecture their of their 16 games. They are just 13 presence on the pitch has beenhome ground, West Ham United points short of table leaders Chelsea evident as, ignoring the 2-1 defeat towill be playing their football on this and look to be in a pole position Everton, they have been unbeatenturf from the start of the 2016/2017 to secure European football next since his return. He eventually brokeseason. Extraordinary changes have season. With a surprising triumphant his goal drought during the club’sbeen put in place to transform this 2-1 victory over reigning champions outing to Swansea, where he baggedalready incredible stadium in to one Manchester City and an incredible a brace alongside West Ham’s topof the worlds’ greatest venues for 3-1 victory over Liverpool, West Ham goalscorer Diafro Sakho to secure afootball. Once re-opened in 2016, have defied all odds and gave their comfortable 3-1 victory and ensurethe stadium will be recognised as supporters a fresh breath of hope for the 3 points from that fixture.a world-class UEFA category 4, the continuing season.54,000-seater stadium, which will A European appearance for Westhost all of West Ham’s prestigious After showing true fighting spirit by Ham United would be well deserved,fixtures during the football season. battling back from a 1-0 deficit to and going from their current form, draw 1-1 with Sunderland in their last does not seem too unlikely. However,These changes are significantly fixture, they are currently on a 4 game it is of course still too early to say;appropriate, not only for domestic unbeaten run. If this momentum we’re only half-way through thecup matches, but considering West continues, they will surely find season and a lot of factors canHam’s current run of form, there is themselves in a favorable position change over the course of the nextthe possibility that they could pull off a come the end of the season. few months that will affect the finalsurprise visit to Europe next season, league table.a feat that hasn’t been accomplished Part of this astounding recent run ofin over a decade. The last time West form is likely spurred on by the return Despite this fact, hopefully WestHam United featured in a European of club record signing Andy Carroll, Ham can carry the momentumcompetition was the 1999/2000 who has been absent for the better they’ve developed over the last fewseason, where they participated part of 6 months due to an ankle fixtures, and should go in to the Newin the UEFA Europa league after injury. Carroll made his 2014/2015 Year full of confidence that they canwinning the UEFA Intertoto Cup. Premier League debut in the game accomplish what hasn’t been done against Aston Villa which eventually since 1999.That said, they currently sit 4th place ended in a 0-0 draw.in the Barclay’s Premier League,32 ISSUE 52

HAMMERS TEAM UP WITH SPIRE HEALTHCARE Spire Roding Hospital are to become West Ham United’s Official Private HospitalLooking after West Ham United are delighted to announceWest Ham United a new partnership with Spire Rodingand You Hospital, one that sees them become the Club’s official private hospital.Spire Roding Hospital is delighted to be theOfficial Private Hospital to West Ham United FC Spire’s new deal will provide support to the Club throughout the Hammers’ final season Your health is our goal at the Boleyn Ground and the very first at the 0808 223 2614 new Stadium on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. www.spireroding.com Based on Roding Lane South, Redbridge, Spire Roding Hospital is set to work closely with West Ham’s own medical team. Spire Healthcare’s mission is to bring together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Jo Dean, Hospital Director at Spire Roding Hospital said “I am thrilled for our hospital to be named the Official Private Hospital for West Ham United Football Club. I commend them in their efforts with the local community and their commitment to promoting health and wellbeing via the West Ham United Community Sports Trust. I feel this exciting new partnership will further support the significance of healthcare, not only to those who perform at the highest level of the premiership but to the extended community that both organisations share.” West Ham United Commercial Director Felicity Croft added: “We’re delighted to welcome Spire Roding Hospital, an important local institution that will already be familiar to many of our supporters. They join us at an exciting time and we look forward to working with them.” Supporters interested in learning more about Spire Roding Hospital can visit their website at www.spirehealthcare.com/roding.2415 SPI Print Advert_2.indd 1 24/11/2014 17:22 www.footballfocus.biz 33

FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG[Saffron Walden Town][FC]Catons Lane /// www.saffronwaldentownfc.com /// Founded 1872Saffron Walden Town FC has enjoyed a fantastic start to their current league campaign andhas also been progressing well in the FA Vase. Football Focus Magazine caught up with theirChairman Ken Vincent to find out more. He told us, “The mood at the club is fantastic at the moment. Things couldn’t be better. We’re top of the league with games in hand on some of the club’s below us and have just got through to the 3rd round proper of the FA Vase after a 6-5 victory in the last round. We’ve drawn AFC Dunstable in the next round and having the highest crowd in the last round we’re obviously delighted to be at home again. The town’s really behind us at the moment and that’s been terrific for the team.” This Season “We’ve had the basis for a good team for a couple of years now. The club shut down just before then and this is our 3rd season back playing football. The Camaraderie between the players at the moment is first rate. 34 ISSUE 52

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SAFFRON WALDEN FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG TOWN FCNone of the players are paid now; we basically haven’t got the money to do so.We’ve got some really good players here that are being approached by other club’sbut they’re keen to stay here because of the set-up we have.”Targets“We would very much like to gain promotion this year so a top 3 finish for us wouldbe essential. There’s a long way to go in the season and it’s going to be hard workbut I think but that is definitely our aim.If we’re talking about we’d like to do then getting to Wembley in the Vase would benice! We’re only 4 games away now. All the good feeling around the club spreadsand the supporters are part of that and it’s good for the town so hopefully we cancontinue in the same manner.”Community“When we started the club back up we said we don’t just want to be a football club.We want to be a community based establishment that helps the community asmuch as they can help us. So we put a lot of charity events on which we effectivelydo free of charge and we have a charity of the year and do several things duringthe season to raise money for them. This year we’re working with Teenage CancerTrust and it does get us involved in the community. We’ve got a big event coming upafter Christmas doing a music event to raise money for Motor Neurones Disease.” Strength through diversityCheffins is a market leading firm of surveyors, valuers, property advisers and auctioneers. What distinguishes Cheffins is its unique range of specialisms and pre-eminence in them, regionally, nationally and internationally. Established since 1825, we provide a traditional and professional approach which also encompasses the very latest in technology, based on six offices in Cambridge, Ely, Haverhill, Newmarket, Saffron Walden and St Ives. tel: 01799 523656 8 Hill Street Saffron Walden CB10 1JD Company Director Bruce King took the time to tell Football Focus Magazine about their positive association with the club, saying, “Cheffins are one of the oldest firms in the town established 1825 we have been proudly supporting the club for the last few years. Saffron Walden is a market town with a close nit community; we have a number of clients that are part of the club and are pleased to put something back into the community. We have various members of staff who attend and enjoy the matches, one of our staff used to play for them and another who’s children also attend the youth training. We’re very proud of our association with the club and hope that they can achieve plenty more success on and off the field in the future. 36 ISSUE 52

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SAFFRON WALDEN FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG TOWN FCMatchday Experience nobody can earn more than that. Our We’ve got an ambitious plan in place Committee is elected by the members to redevelop the ground, the clubhouse“We’ve got some good facilities here but they aren’t assigned a position on facilities and stands. We’re looking toand our ground would probably take us the Committee. raise money to fund this project andup another couple of levels. We’d have would really like to relay the pitch as ato make a couple of minor alterations I The Committee itself decides on the 3G pitch so that we can use it 7 days athink but nothing major. We’ve worked roles people fulfil. It keeps the club on a week. This would help us to have all ourhard on the ground, all with local support level footing and has given us lots more youth sides at one base and to continuefrom businesses who have contributed opportunities for fundraising because with our goal of being a sport for all.”to the work that we’ve been doing. We’re companies know that if they put moneyfortunate to have had a lot of volunteers into a CBS that it will be controlled Ambitionsthat have been helping us clean the through a proper structure. We operateplace up to get it looking how it should the club in a very business-like manner.” “We hope to get these facilities in placedo. We put a lot of effort into providing over the next 5 years and I’d like to seehigh quality food and we want to give Challenges us with a good academy – our youthpeople the best possible matchday structure is very important to us. We be-experience.” “Surviving without paying players is lieve that that is the building block for the going to be a big thing for us because future of our club. Most of the playersCommunity Benefit Society (CBS) the FA believes that at our level players that represent our first team now are lo- shouldn’t be paid and we agree. cal people that come up through our soc-“We’re what is called a community However a lot of our competitors do pay cer schools. For our first team it wouldbenefit society which basically prevents so it is very difficult to compete so that be great to see them competing in thepeople asset stripping the club. All of our will be one thing that will be an issue. Ryman League.”members earn a £1 share in the club and PROUD SPONSORS OF Tel 01223 839990 SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN For Brochure Or Friendly Advice FOOTBALL CLUB AUTOMATIC GATES www.holroydcomponents.com Manufacture & Installation Of38 ISSUE 52 Automatic • Swing Gates • Sliding Gates • Traffic Barriers • Associated Access Controls VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.climateautogates.co.uk VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Unit 14, Sawston Trade Park, Pampisford, Cambridge CB22 3EE

Twitter: @KeynshamTownFC KEYNSHAM TOWN FC[Keynsham town][FC] AJN Stadium /// www.keynshamtownfc.net//// Founded 1895First founded in 1895, Keynsham Town FC plays their home games at the AJN Stadium on Bris-tol Road and their first team currently competes in the First Division of the Toolstation WesternLeague. Club Secretary Julian French took the time to talk to Football Focus Magazine.He started by explaining how he got involved with the club,saying, “In the summer of 2013, I was watching a pre-seasonfriendly at the AJN Stadium safe from the knowledge that thatnight would change my life! As I was watching the game, thegentleman next to me started chatting to me and said that hehad noticed me at games before. When I mentioned how muchI loved the amateur game, he asked me if I would like to getinvolved with the club.That gentleman was our Chairman, Malcolm Trainer. I joined theclub’s committee and now, 18 months on, have the honour ofbeing Club Secretary. Together with Malcolm and my close friendAdrian Cole (Vice Chairman), we watch as many of the seniorsides’ games home and away as we can – the only disappointmentis that on a Saturday afternoon, when we have 2 or 3 KeynshamTown sides playing, we cannot be in two places at once!”The Role“Whilst we have a committee of something like a dozen volunteers,one of the club’s biggest problems is a lack of able bodies onhome match days. There are many jobs we have to do, suchas looking after the match officials, running the gate, retrievingfootballs that disappear out the ground, preparing hospitality forour guests and cleaning the changing rooms post-match.We also sell raffle tickets, run the club’s own “snack table” inthe clubhouse and carry out other fundraising activities after thegame. On a good day, we may have 4 or 5 committee membershelping out, but as soon as someone is away on holiday, we arestretched.However I feel very much part of the team with the players andmanagement. We have an excellent spirit within the club andalways have a good laugh after the game; when we have a positiveresult, I like to think that in some small way, the committee’s effortsin making the lads feel valued have contributed to the victory.”This Season“The start of the season was traumatic and we parted companywith our manager at the end of August. However our newmanagement team of Chris King and Sean Day have created aFirst Team squad with a mix of experience and youth. This has www.footballfocus.biz 39

KEYNSHAM TOWN FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAGled to some improved results, although we are very inconsistent. ChallengesHowever the mood at the club is very optimistic, and the factthat we usually have at least 4 teenagers playing in every game “We have a slightly unique situation at Keynsham, in that ourbodes well for the future of the club. ground is leased to a facility management company, Brae Avalon, which is responsible for all maintenance issues. Because weThe main objective is to maintain our status as a Toolstation have to rent our own pitch for the 4 Senior Teams’ home gamesWestern League Division One club. With more of our excellent and the management company retain all bar proceeds, ourcrop of teenagers gaining more First Team experience during the biggest challenge is to generate sufficient revenue to cover ourrest of the campaign, hopefully we can move on and establish costs.ourselves in the top half of the table next season.” With ancillary costs such as match officials’ expenses, laundry and programme printing, a typical home game can cost up toCommunity £250 to stage. We therefore rely on our gate income plus things like raffles and football cards to try and break even.”“The club has a big standing in the local community. We aresupported by several local businesses via sponsorship and Ambitionsadvertising, with a local pub (The Crown) providing the players’post-match food every week free of charge. Youth football is the “The excellent crop of youngsters at the club means that wecornerstone of Keynsham Town FC. We have lads in the Junior should be able to progress as a club, although hanging on toSection aged from 6 to 18 who compete in various leagues in the them will be a problem, as we cannot afford to pay our players. IBristol area.” would like to be in a position where we had enough money to be able to offer some sort of payment or bonus to the players, but IFacilities cannot see that happening in the foreseeable future.”“We installed a 3G pitch in 2011, which is one of only two inthe Western League. We pride ourselves on our hospitalityand regularly receive glowing feedback from match officialsand visiting teams. Indeed Plymouth Parkway, who knocked usout of the FA Vase in September, referred to their visit as “theirWembley”! Ground hoppers are also frequent visitors and wealways try to give them a good match day experience. Thereare plans to develop our clubhouse, but as always this will bedictated by our financial position.”40 ISSUE 52

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GLASGOW CITY FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG LADIES FC[Glasgow CityLadies][FC]AJN Stadium /// www.glasgowcityladiesfc.co.uk /// Founded 1998Glasgow City Ladies have achieved tremendous success in recent times and are enjoyinga fantastic run in the Champions League at present having overcome FC Zurich in the lastround. We caught up with their Chairperson Carol Anne Stewart to find out what has beenbehind their success.She told us, “The mood at the club is really good at the There have been many factors that have played their part inmoment. We’re obviously still on a high at making the quarter our success. One of the things that had a major influence wasfinals of the Champions League. It was a phenomenal win for when we introduced a full time Coach 6 or 7 years ago beforeus, to score two goals in the last 8 minutes when we needed we even thought about paying players. We felt we needed ait was really good. top quality Coach to help attract players and ensure they had a good experience when they did come.There’s a high level of confidence amongst the team andwe’re really looking forwards to the quarter final in Paris. I We committed to being successful, we started training muchthink that’s going to be a very tough game, which is what you harder with every player in our first team training every nightget at this level of football. We know that Paris St Germain and every morning. We needed to up the ante in terms of thehave some of the best players in the world so we know quality we had and we’ve worked very hard to do so.there’s a big game ahead of us but we’re really up for it. Up until then we’d also been in contention for winning things but it wasn’t until this point that we really started to42 ISSUE 52

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THIRSK FALCONS FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG[Thirsk Falcons][FC]Chapel Street /// www.pitchero.com/clubs/thirskfalconsfc /// Founded 1895Established in 1948, Thirsk Falcons AFC was formed from a group of Thirsk High School oldboys who decided to get together to play a bit of football!Taking the name “Falcons” near the town centre and manages the football facilities by the Club and, more recently offers high-level football for on behalf of the Trust. its changing rooms have beenfrom the school’s original the town’s footballers. The extended and refurbishedbadge, the club has grown Flatts is owned and protected The club has strong with the assistance of thesteadily over the years. It has by a Trust whose aim is to relationships with local local authorities. Since thengone from strength to strength provide recreational facilities business and has worked the club has leveled the mainand has in recent years fielded for the people of Thirsk and closely with business partners pitch and is continually lookingup to 4 four teams in a season. Sowerby, including football. and the community to improve to upgrade facilities where it Thirsk Falcons AFC secured the facilities at the ground. In can.The club has its home ground the tenure for the long-term the 1970s a football pitch wasand changing facilities on use of the facilities several professionally laid which is Thirsk Falcons AFC originallyThirsk and Sowerby Flatts years ago and the Club currently used and maintained played in the Harrogate and44 ISSUE 52

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THIRSK FALCONS FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAGDistrict Association Football football soon followed and coaching qualification. The club is also keen to forgeLeague where it won many the team is currently sitting closer links with the Thirskaccolades. During the years comfortably in third place. Local businesses seek Falcons Junior FootballThirsk Falcons have won Club which was foundedevery division in the league About 40 players are involvement with the club 30 years ago and has alsoand every cup available registered with Thirsk seen significant growth in– Divisional and League Falcons AFC whose ages and an additional kit sponsor, recent years. The juniorscups. The club were League range from 16 to late their have around 250 memberschampions in the last three late 30s. All players are Hillsprint, has recently been ranging in age from aboutseasons it took part. drawn from Thirsk and 4 to 16 yrs. It is the largest Sowerby and the immediate secured. junior sports club in the areaWith success and good area. A significant number and is well supported byfootball being played in the have had trials for football Whilst Thirsk has enjoyed parents and local business.Harrogate league, a decision clubs in higher Leagues success over many years, itwas made to enter a team – Nottingham Forest, aspires to bigger and better Both clubs are run byin the Teesside Football Cambridge United, York City, things. The club has achieved dedicated volunteers andLeague. The club now finds Scarborough and Hartlepool FA Charter Standard and are mainly financed byitself in the enviable position United to mention a few. wishes to attract new players player subscription andof having one team in the first and support individuals who sponsorship from localDivision of the Harrogate & The club has good support wish to become qualified businesses. Both alsoDistrict Association Football from the town and is football coaches. They are wish to see an increase inLeague and another in the widely recognised in the also keen to incorporate a membership, the opportunityfirst Division of the Teesside area as a well-established lead Referee and a lead First to attract wider funding andFootball League. and successful football Aider into the club structure to encourage more girls and club. They produce a to ensure the development ladies to become involved in  professionally printed match of well qualified Referees competitive football.After joining the Teesside day program and have and First Aiders.Football League in 2012/13 their own photographer. The benefits of both clubsthe team went on to win The coach is continuing to It is hoped that a ladies working more closelythe second division the enhance his professional team (that had to fold a together will undoubtedlyfollowing year and then the development and is mid- couple of seasons ago) arise not only for those whodivisional cup. First division way through his UEFA B will be reformed and the form part of the community club wishes to continue its Falcons Veterans team which competes in one of the York football leagues.46 ISSUE 52

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THIRSK FALCONS FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG of footballers in Thirsk but also for the community itself from the various elements coming under one organisational structure – Thirsk Falcons Community Football Club. Talks between the senior and junior management structures are currently underway with a view to making the concept a reality and to providing a seamless transition from junior football to senior football by the establishment of an academy type structure. Whilst there is a substantial will to make these changes happen, the main issues impacting on Thirsk Falcons Community Football Club becoming a reality is the current lack of available, suitable land in and around Thirsk to accommodate both the seniors and the juniors. There are plans for a new multipurpose sporting facility in the town which incorporates floodlit 4G pitches and a sports pavilion however this only partially meets the needs of football and does not provide enough pitches or facilities to accommodate such large and growing football clubs. Both club’s continue to seek sufficient land to provide a much needed home for Thirsk Falcons Seniors and Juniors which can provide the much needed space for senior, junior and mini football pitches, a club house with changing rooms and leisure facilities, plus standing or seated areas for supporters and all the associated maintenance and grass cutting equipment etc. Given the challenging task of organising and administering such dynamic organisations, those involved have set themselves a period of 5 years to make the concept of a Thirsk Falcons Community Football Club a reality. This will undoubtedly then provide a safe and secure path for our up and coming youngsters to carry on into the senior team to continue to develop their footballing skills, attitudes, values and behavior, both on and off the field of play. This vision will not only benefit Thirsk Falcons Community Football Club but it will also benefit the community itself as young players turn into responsible adults and hopefully become our coaches and mentors of the future to continue the legacy of footballing excellence in Thirsk. www.thirskfalcons.org.uk48 ISSUE 52

Twitter: @Croydon_FC CROYDON FC[Croydon][FC] Croydon Sports Arena /// www.croydonfc.com //// Founded 1953Based at the Croydon Sports Arena on Albert Road, Croydon FC currently competes in thePremier League of the Southern Counties East League. They are affectionately known by theirsupporters as ‘The Trams’ and are led by Chairman Dickson Gill who is supported by SecretaryShazia Ahmed.The club was first This season the first team have not perhaps gotten off toestablished on the 17th April the start that they would have1953 with the aim of providing liked, having put togethersenior amateur football for the a record of 6 wins, 2 drawsarea. Then Chairman Jack and 11 defeats form their firstMilsted was the club’s founder 19 matches. This sees themand continued in his role until sitting in the bottom half of1990 when he retired. All the the table with 20 points on theclub’s early funding came board.from public donations. There is still plenty of theOne of the club’s most campaign left to play and asuccessful season’s came good run of results wouldat the turn of the Millennium quickly see the side climb thewhen they put together a club table. So long as they are ablerecord 19 match unbeaten to retain their current group ofrun to claim their first league players and perhaps maketitle for 34 years. Their current one or two quality additionsgroup of players will be keen they will have a good chanceto add to the club’s illustrious of climbing the table.history over the coming years. www.footballfocus.biz 49

CROYDON FC FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAGCroydon is not a club to focus solely upon their “Croydon issenior section however as they also have a number a club that isof youth sides in place. These teams look to provide committed toyoungsters from the local area with an opportunity to providing asplay the game in a safe and enjoyable environment many peoplewhilst helping them to reach their full potential. from the local area asIt is important for any side to be able to produce their possible with aown talent, particularly in the current financial climate chance to playand this is an area that they appear to have covered. the game.”It will be exciting to see how their juniors can progressover the coming years. Chris MorganCroydon is a club that is committed to providing as ROOFINGmany people from the local area as possible with achance to play the game. With this in mind they also • Slate/ Tiled roofs • Flat roofs • Leadworkhave a Sunday league side up and running. • Fascias and soffits • Chimneys repaired • Guttering • Roofs Checked & RepairedThis allows them to give far more players a game eachweekend and reflects what an important role they are • Exterior Paintingplaying in their local community. The team has beenplaying some superb football so far this season and Free estimates, advice and op-have not lost a game up to now. tel: 07739226818There is much to admire about the set-up thatCroydon currently has in place and this is thanks to Unit 6. Station Approach, New Line,all of the hard work that their Committee has put into Pearly Oaks Road, South Croydon CR2 0QDthe club. Hopefully they will be able to continue in thesame manner for many years to come and everyoneat Football Focus Magazine would like to wish themthe best of luck.N L Interiors Kitchen, Bathroom & Bedroom Design, Supply & Installation (and much, much more!) At N L Interiors we pride ourselves in delivering first class service at affordable prices. Your Free Quotation is just a phone call away! (Or email if you prefer!) • Fully Insured • Quality Workmanship Guaranteed • All Plumbing, Gas Work, Tiling & Flooring Undertaken • Genuine References Available • Gas Fired Central Heating Installation, Servicing & Repairs Website: www.nlinteriors.co.uk Tel: 07747 063537 (Day) 01689 815993 (Eve & W/E) Email: [email protected] Facebook: NLinteriors Twitter: @N_L_Interiors 19505650 ISSUE 52