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SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2020WIMBORNE TOWN FC VS CHESHAM UNITED

From the Directors Box

Good afternoon and a warm welcome to Cuthbury to our visitors from Chesham United F.C.

We extend our hospitality to the visiting officials. players, staff and supporters and hope that you enjoy your time with us and have a safe journey home.

We are once again allowed spectators into the ground but with stricter rules and guidelines in place than at the last home game.

We must implement track and trace for every member of the public who enters the ground and the Clubhouse.

Masks must be worn when entering the ground and whenever you are moving around inside the ground. Masks also must be worn inside the Clubhouse and only be removed once sat down.

Please help us to keep a safe environment at the club so that everybody can enjoy their day here and we can all carry on enjoying watching football.On the football front we have had two positive results in the F.A. Cup and hope that we can carry on with a good cup run.

Not such a great result for us at Tiverton where we suffered a 5-0 defeat. The boys played some good end to end football but unfortunately it just did not go our way.

Today’s game is our first home game in the league and hope that after Tuesday’s Cup win it will have given the players a boost and with the support and backing of our great supporters it will spur them on to gain some points on the table.

We hope that you enjoy today’s game. Stay safe, Stay well.

TonyTony Grant - Chairman

Wimborne Town FC V’s AFC Portchester 12th September 2020

Wimbonre Town FCCLUB LINE UP 2020 -2021 SEASON

In The Directors Box:Club President: Ken StewartChairman: Tony GrantCommercial Director: Graham BellCommunity Director of Football: Matty HolmesFinance Director: Lee MerrifieldFootball & Youth Development Director: Terry Wateridge On the Pitch:Manager: James StokoeAssistant Manager: Mark GambleGoalkeeping Coach: Matt MayburyCoach: John MaceyClub Captain: James StokoeSports Therapist: Imogen StillKit Man: Jeff RobbinsDevelopment Squad Manager: Darren ShepherdGroundsman: Brian Sibley Youth Section:Chairman: tbcYouth Secretary: Sally Woods (email: sally_woods@hotmail.co.uk)Welfare Officer: Peter McGintyFemale Community Officer: TBC Media:Media Team: TBTVSocial Media: Wayne JonesClub Photographers: Steve Harris, Marc HarrisVideographers: Dave Briggs, TBTVWeb Design & Hosting: Atomic Websites – hello@atomicwebsites.co.ukWebsite Advertising: info@wimbornetownfc.co.ukProgramme Printing: LA Digital Print (sales@LAdigitalprint.co.uk)

Behind the Goal:Matchday Co-ordinator: Tony GrantClubhouse Manager: Clive Bailey (email: clivebaileywtfc@gmail.com)Secretary: Paula Wheatley & Wayne Jones (email: wimbornetownfcsecretary@outlook.com)Fixtures Secretary: Paula Wheatley & Wayne Jones wimbornetownfcsecretary@outlook.comJoint Treasurers: Dawn HaywoodChief Steward/Covid Officer: Darren JonesStewards: Mark Dale, Peter Stroud, Ross GrantFirst Aid: Darren JonesMatchday Announcer: Denis CaddMatch Reporter: Graham DunnClub Travel: Excelsior CoachesTurnstiles: Colin Blake, Rudi Cucka, Simon PlankTea Room: Ann Barham, Elaine Plank, Trish RobbinsComplimentary Gate: Tony Jackson50/50: Bryan McCannProgramme Seller: Brian Brewer

Supporters Club:Chairman:Supporters Club: Steve Rimmington, Bryan McCann, John Macey, Wayne Jones, Jeff Robbins, Dawn Haywood, Paula Wheatley, Helen Farr and Daren FordSupporters Club Shop: Paula Wheatley

Magpies Online:Website: www.wimbornetownfc.co.ukTwitter: @WimborneTownFCFacebook: @WimborneTownFCInstagram: @OfficialWTFCClub email: info@wimbornetownfc.co.uk Club Historian: Ken Fergus

The opening day of the Pitching In Southern Football League Premier DivisionSouth saw only two teams win home games.Title fancies Truro City saw off a battling Harrow Borough side 1-0 at Treyew Roadin front of 425, courtesy of a goal from Rocky Neal 17 minutes from time.Up the M5, Tiverton Town went nap at Ladysmead against Wimborne Town.The Yellows hit the Magpies with a three-goal burst in 6 minutes just before thebreak from new signing Alex Fletcher with two, sandwiched by one from JordanBastin. Dan Hayfield made it 4-0 with 74 minutes gone on the clock and thenFletcher (right) completed an opening day hat-trick with 7 minutes remaining.Chesham United, who are another team tipped to do well this season, drew ablank at the Meadow in front of 520 against Gosport Borough, while not far away atHolloways Park, Poole Town were one of the day`s three away winners againstBeaconsfield Town. Bailey Rowe gave the Dolphins a 35th minute lead which TonyLee doubled 10 minutes after half-time. James Ewington reduced the deficit 10minutes after that but the Rams weren`t able to find a leveller.Weston-super-Mare and Swindon Supermarine were the other two away winners.The Seagulls secured a 3-1 success at the Avenue Stadium against last season`sstrugglers Dorchester Town, who took a 7th minute lead through Rubin Wilson.James Waite equalised on 35 minutes and 6 minutes later, Chris Knowles put thevisitors in front, with Scott Laird making sure with a third in the 53rd minute.Supermarine won by the same scoreline at the Rushmoor Community Stadiumagainst Farnborough. Harry Williams` 36th minute effort for `Marine was the onlygoal of the opening half, but Conor McDonagh quickly doubled the visitors lead4 minutes after the restart. Zac Kotwica added a third to ensure the points went toSwindon with 20 minutes left to play, although Bryan Akongo netted a stoppagetime consolation for Boro.Two other teams expected to feature at the top end of the table, Hayes & YeadingUnited and Taunton Town, shared a 1-1 draw. One of the new Peacocks, strikerToby Holmes, gave them the lead just before half-time. Omar Rowe rescued apoint for Paul Hughes` side with 3 minutes to go.Max Blackmore gave Metropolitan Police a 14th minute lead at Imber Court againstYate Town. However, an Alex Fisher own goal earned the Bluebells a point.That was one of five drawn games on the opening day.As well as at Chesham, Hayes & Yeading and Met Police, Walton Casuals andHartley Wintney shared the spoils at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub, with TyronSmith`s 21st minute penalty for the Row being cancelled out by Adam Coombes,also from the spot, with 67 minutes gone on the clock.Summer signing Marvin Brooks gave Salisbury the boost of a first minute lead atthe Ray Mac against Hendon. Sam Corcoran equalised after 20 minutes, only for aLucas Perry own goal to restore the Whites` lead on the hour-mark. But LiamBrooks earned the Greens a point 11 minutes later.

Premier Division South - opening day round-up Southern League website 19 Sept

Player Profiles 2020 - 2021JAMES STOKOE: PLAYER/MANAGERDate of Birth: 11.11.85 - WinchesterJune 2013 Debut: 29.09.07 vs Hayling Utd In two spells with the club, James has made over 450 appearances and scored over 100 goals. His previous clubs include Eastleigh, Bashley, Lymington & New Milton, and Farnborough. Appointed Player /Assistant Manager 2019/2020.

MARK GAMBLE: PLAYER ASSISTANT MANAGER/STRIKERDate of Birth: 16.10.1986 - BallymuneySigned: August 2020Previous Club: Hamble FC

JOHN MACEY: COACHBegan his career as a goalkeeper at Bristol City before playing for Grimsby Town, Newport County and Minehead, amongst others.

IMOGEN STILL: PHYSIOTHERAPISTAppointed 2020. Imogen graduated from Solent University as a qualified Sports and Exercise Therapist. She worked as a therapist at AFC Totton for over three years before joining Wimborne in the summer.At school Imogen played for the West of England development squad for hockey.She is currently studying for a Masters degree in Physiotherapy at Chichester University.

JEFF ROBBINS: KIT MANAGERHas been with the club for many years. He is a loyal, hardworking and a vital member of the team

SCOTT ARNOLD: DEFENCEDate of Birth: 22.02.1985 - PooleRE- Signed: July 2011Debut: 30 Sept 2003 vs BridportPrevious Club: Bournemouth PoppiesAfter playing for The Magpies 2003-10, Scott returned to the club after a season with Bournemouth Poppies. He has made over 550 appearances for WTFC now recovered from a serious knee injury sustained in December 2018.

CALLUM CHUGG: DEFFENCEDate of birth: 23.02.1998Signed: August 2020Previous Club: A.F.C Totton

SAM DAVIDSON: DEFFENCEPosition: DefenceDate of birth: 15.08.96 - PooleDebut: 12 March 2016 vs Swindon SupermarinePrevious Club: Hamworthy UnitedSam has made over 150 appearances for the club. Although he mostly plays at centre-back, Sam is accomplished in midfield too.

CHARLIE GUNSON: MIDFIELDDate of birth: 25.04.1997 - WinchesterDebut: 12 Sept 2020 vs AFC PortchesterPrevious Club: Blackfield & LangleyCharlie played for Andover Town and AFC Totton before joining Blackfield in 2018 where he helped them become Southern League Div One S&W champions.The biggest game Charlie has played was when making his debut for England Schoolboys Under 18s against Wales at

Eastleigh watched by his family (and 3,000 plus others).

LEWIS GUNSTONE-GRAY: GOALKEEPERDate of birth: 07.05.98 - SalisburyDebut: 10 Sept 2019 vs Poole Town (League Challenge Cup)Dual-signed with Christchurch.

LUKE HOLMES: MIDFIELDDate of birth: 07.03.1997 - PooleSigned: Originally signed October 2015, re-joined June 2016 after spells with Dorchester and Poole, left 2019, resigned August 2020Previous Clubs: Dorchester and Poole

JAMIE HENRY: MIDFIELDDate of birth: 17.02.1997 - GlasgowSigned: 2020Previous Clubs: Pollock FC

LOUIS KELLAWAY: MIDFIELDDate of birth: 27.02.1997 - Poole

JACK LOVELL: FORWARDDate of birth: 19.11.1993 - SalisburyPrevious Clubs: Verwood Town, Bemerton Health Harlequins

BILLY MAYBURY: DEFFENCEDate of birth: 2.9.1993 PooleSigned: Originally signed for Wimborne August 2012 – 2019, resigned August 2020Previous Clubs: AFCB and Poole Town

IAN OLIVER: DEFFENCEDate of birth: 09.10.1985 - SouthamptonSigned: August 2020

DAN STRUGNELL: DEFFENCEDate of birth: 11.11.1985 - WinchesterDebut: 12 Sept 2020 vs AFC PortchesterPrevious Club: Gosport BoroughDan was at AFC Bournemouth from age 12 to 20. He then spent 7 years at Havant & Waterlooville achieving back to back promotions from the Ryman Premier and National League South, playing in the National League in 2018-19. Last season he was at Dorchester for a brief spell before joining Gosport. While at AFCB Dan had his first taste of senior football in loan at Wimborne in 2011.Dan’s most memorable football moment was making his debut for AFCB as a substitute. “I came on after about 15 minutes. It was away at Rochdale and I’ve never been so nervous, but it was an amazing experience.”

EDWARD PHILIPS: GOALKEEPERDate of birth: 16.11.2001 - PooleSigned: August 2020Previous Club: Wimborne Town FC Development

AIDAN SHEPHERD: FORWARDPosition: ForwardDate of birth: 15.04.01, BournemouthDebut: January 2018 when 16 years oldAidan joined Wimborne’s Under 13s in 2013, progressing through the age groups.Dual-signed with Shaftesbury.He says the best game he played in was against Andover Town in the 2019 Hampshire Cup Under 18 final. “I scored our first goal, assisted the second, and received man-of the-match – it was my final youth game.”

STEFAN PENNY: DEFFENCEDate of birth: 12.10.01 - PooleDebut: 13 Aug 2016 v Evesham UtdPrevious Club Hamworthy United

JAKE SINCLAIR: STRIKERDate of birth: 29.11.1994 - BournemouthSigned: August 2020Previous Club: Odd Down

CAMERON SMITH: MIDFIELDDate of birth: 13.09.2001 - BournemouthSigned: August 2020

BILLY TERRELL: GOALKEEPERDate of birth: 31.08/2003 - SouthamptonSigned: August 2020, on work experience from AFC Bournemouth

CURTIS YOUNG: FORWARDDate of birth: 11.12.98 - PooleDebut: 11 Aug 2018 vs FarnboroughPrevious Club: AFC TottonCurtis was at AFC Bournemouth from 2007 to 2017. He then had a season at AFC Totton before joining The Magpies in 2018.He says the best goal he has scored was for Totton against Bideford. “I got the ball on the right wing, cut onto my left, and from about 25 yards hit the top corner.”

Player Profiles 2020 - 2021What's your football playing history?I was at Bournemouth from the age of12 to 20. I have been on loan toWimborne before and it was actually myfirst taste of men’s football back in2011. When I left Bournemouth I spent7 great years at Havant & Waterloovilleachieving back to back promotions fromthe Ryman Premier and NationalLeague South and playing NationalLeague football in the 2018-19 season.I left Havant and joined Dorchester for abrief spell at the beginning of lastseason before reuniting with several oldHavant links at Gosport Borough inDecember 2019.What are your main memories fromyour loan spell with Wimborne in 2011?The friendliness around the club, greatpeople surround this football club and ithas a great reputation.What's your preferred position? Haveyou played in other positions?Predominantly a right back but alsohave experience playing centre back.Tell us about your most memorablefootball momentMaking my debut for Bournemouth, wasvery unexpected when one of theplayers (Stephen Purches) suffered areally bad injury which resulted in megoing on after about 15 minutes. It wasaway at Rochdale and I’ve never beenso nervous but it was an amazingexperience, one that I’ll never forget.Which professional player do you mostadmire, and why?Bergkamp - he was a magician!Which team(s) do you support / follow,and why?Arsenal...Family & Bergkamp!

What was the first live game you canremember going to?Bournemouth vs Lincoln - Playoff FinalWhat can we supporters expect fromyou?Passionate defender, like to get forwardwhen possible too.What are your ambitions in football?To help Wimborne be as successful aspossible.What's the best advice you've beengiven about playing football?When you’re a young lad to keep yourhead down and work hard, that’s thebest way to earn respect from yourteammates.What do you do for your "day job"?Digital MarketingWhich other sports are you good at?Very few!Thanks for your time, Dan. We’re reallypleased you’ve joined us and lookforward to watching you play.

Introducing Dan Strugnell

POS P W D L F A GD PTS1 Horndean 4 3 0 1 11 9 2 92 Fareham Town 4 3 0 1 7 5 2 93 Baffins Milton Rovers 3 2 1 0 12 2 10 74 Blackfield & Langley 3 2 1 0 3 1 2 75 Christchurch 2 1 1 0 4 1 3 46 Hamworthy United 2 1 1 0 4 1 3 47 Alresford Town 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 48 Brockenhurst 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 49 Bournemouth 4 1 1 2 7 10 -3 410 AFC Stoneham 2 1 0 1 7 3 4 311 AFC Portchester 2 1 0 1 4 3 1 312 Lymington Town 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 313 Shaftesbury 3 1 0 2 6 7 -1 314 Bashley 2 1 0 1 2 4 -2 315 Tadley Calleva 2 1 0 1 3 7 -4 316 Hamble Club 2 0 1 1 2 3 -1 117 Fleet Town 3 0 1 2 4 7 -3 118 Portland United 3 0 1 2 3 11 -8 119 Cowes Sports 2 0 0 2 0 2 -2 020 Amesbury Town 2 0 0 2 1 5 -4 0

POS P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Wimborne Town 3 2 0 1 14 8 6 62 Salisbury 4 2 0 2 6 9 -3 63 Bemerton Heath Harlequins 2 1 1 0 6 1 5 44 Hamworthy United 3 1 1 1 7 10 -3 45 Fareham Town 1 1 0 0 7 1 6 36 United Services Portsmouth 1 1 0 0 5 2 3 37 AFC Stoneham 3 1 0 2 9 8 1 38 Romsey Town 2 1 0 1 4 5 -1 39 Laverstock & Ford 2 1 0 1 3 5 -2 310 Petersfield Town 3 1 0 2 6 10 -4 311 Totton & Eling 2 0 0 2 1 9 -8 0

Wessex League Premier Division as at 21 Sept 2020

Wyvern Combination League Premier Division as at 21 Sept 2020

"Club Legend" James Stokoe's tenureas Manager of the Magpies got off to aflying start in our last season of playingat Cuthbury. Skipper Scott Arnoldscored from a corner in the first halfbefore Curtis Young and substituteAidan Shepherd's goals book-endedthe second period.With only Curtis Young remaining fromthe starting line-up of our lastcompetitive game (at Dorchester inMarch), supporters were busyidentifying the returning and new facesas Wimborne made a bright start. In thefourth minute, Billy Maybury won theball for Luke Holmes to send JackLovell through to win a second cornerof the game. Young combined with DanStrugnell whose cross was well caughtby visiting keeper Brad Snelling (moreof him later). Then Charlie Gunsonpicked up a loose ball 25 yards out andsent a cracking shot inches wide of thepost. Home keeper Billy Terrell's longclearances were causing problems forthe Portchester defence.On 12 minutes, Wimborne took the leadfrom another Gunson corner. Arnoldmet it with a half-volley which bouncedinto the roof of the net - that was his38th goal in 554 appearances! Almostimmediately Portchester went down theother end and had, perhaps, their bestchance of the game. A pull-back fromthe by-line was somehow kept out amida scramble in the goal area.Wimborne created more really goodchances in the first half. Lovell playedHolmes through only for Snelling tomake an excellent save with his legs;Jake Sinclair picked up the loose ballbut his low cross-shot went wide.Sinclair played Lovell through only for

Snelling to deny the striker. And on 41minutes Strugnell's powerful headerfrom Gunson's corner whistled past theupright. At the other end Lee Wortheaded over when well-placed; Terrellsaved Toby Adekunle's shot; andCallum Chugg made a series of blocks.The second half started with end-to-endaction. Portchester's 46th minute free-kick was headed clear by Arnold. LukeHolmes then sent Young away on theright. At the end of a 40-yard run thewinger fired the ball past Snelling todouble Wimborne's advantage.As the home side took control of thegame, they crafted another 10 attemptson goal. Sinclair and Lovell combined tosend Gunson racing through, only forthat man Snelling to make anothercrucial save; Chugg headed Young'scorner wide; Lovell's curler flashedinches wide of the post; Sinclair playedLovell through for another 1 on 1 withSnelling - same result! Louis Kellaway,quietly doing his job in midfield, foundHolmes who sent Gunson through onthe right only for his drive to find theside-netting; then Shepherd was sentthrough on the left but his toe-poke beatboth keeper and the far post.Eventually, a third goal did come - intime added-on. Young sent Shepherdthrough, and this time, with theCuthbury faithful willing him on, theyoung striker scored from an acuteangle. And what joy to see the strikerrace to the touchline to embraceassistant manager Mark Gamble.The star performer for the visitors was,as you've probably worked out, BradSnelling, the young keeper. As well assaving with his legs, he used them togreat effect as a sweeper / keeper.

Wimborne Town 3 AFC Portchester 0 - FA Cup Prelim Round 12 Sep 2020

For Wimborne, the club will bank awelcome £1444. Harder battles lieahead, but it doesn't get much betterthan being with old friends, socially-distanced of course, three goals and aclean sheet on a sunny SeptemberSaturday. Smashing!Wimborne: Terrell, Strugnell, Maybury,Chugg, Arnold, Kellaway, Young,Holmes, Sinclair (Henry 80), Gunson,Lovell (Shepherd 86)Unused subs: Mitchell (gk), Smith,Gamble, StokoeAtt: 180

Match stats Magpies Royals

Goal attempts:

- on target 9 3

- off target 12 3

Corners 7 2

Fouls 9 9

Offside 2 1

Cards 1 Y 0

Wimborne Town 3 AFC Portchester 0 - FA Cup - 12 Sep 2020 cont’d

“THE MAGPIES”Wimborne Town Football Club was formed in 1878 and originally catered for both football and rugby. In 1884 the South Hampshire and Dorset Football Association was formed with Wimborne as one of the founder members. Three years later the Club became a found-er member of the Dorset County Football Association.

The Club’s first success came in 1913 when they won the Dorset Minor Cup for the only time. A year later they were runners-up in the Dorset Junior Challenge Cup.

The Thirties were a triumphant period in Wimborne Town’s his-tory as they carried off the Dorset League Division Two title three times and finished runners-up on a further occasion. The Magpies were also runners-up in Dorset League Division One in 1939. This period also proved successful for Wimborne in cup competitions. The Dorset Junior Challenge Cup was won twice in three final appearanc-es and the Magpies enjoyed four Dorset Junior Amateur Cup victo-ries in five seasons between 1935 and 1939.

Wimborne’s first senior hon-our came in 1937 with the Dorset Senior Amateur Cup but this turned out to be the last honour for some while and it was not until 1964 that this success was repeated. After another lean spell, this time 17 years, Wimborne won the Dorset League Division One championship without losing a match. The Re-serve team retained the champion-ship the following season.

In 1981, following the installation of floodlights and the construc-tion of a perimeter wall and new changing rooms at their Cuth-bury ground, Wimborne were ad-mitted to the First Division of the Western League. They immediately established themselves among the leading clubs, just losing out on third spot to local rivals Swanage on goal difference. The 1984/85 season saw Wimborne Town’s most successful in the West-ern League when they finished in third place, this time ahead of Swanage on goal difference.

Wimborne Town joined the Wessex League in 1987 and stayed for he next 23 seasons, finishing outside the top eight only once. During that time the Magpies won the title on three occasions,

Wimborne Town FC - History in 1991/92, 1993/4 and 1999/2000 and twice finished runners-up, in 1992/93 and 1996/97. Wimborne won the Wessex League Cup in 1993/94 to become the first club to achieve the League and Cup double and this feat was repeat-ed in 1999/2000 & 2007/08. They were also runners-up in 1990/91 and 1995/96.

In recent years, Wimborne Town have appeared in 12 County Cup Finals. The Dorset Senior Challenge Cup Final has been contested eight times with victories in 1991/92 and 1996/97. Wimborne have also reached the Dorset League Cup Final on four occasions.The Magpies entered FA competi-tions for the first time in many years in 1982/83 when wins over Bridport, Falmouth Town, St Blazey, Bath City and Merthyr Tydfil earned them a visit to Aldershot, then a Football League side, in the First Round Proper. That’s where the Wemb-ley dream ended, however, with a gallant 4-0 exit.Before 1992, Wimborne Town’s best performances in the FA Vase had brought them Third Round appearances on three occasions. However, that record was eclipsed in 1992, when the Club, led by Chairman Brian Maidment & manager Alex Pike, enjoyed an epic run to the Wembley final where they defeated favourites Guiseley 5-3 to lift the trophy. In so doing,

Wimborne Town became the first ever Dorset club at any level to contest a Wembley final. During that same historic season, Wimborne also won the Dorset Senior Challenge Cup and Wessex League championship to complete a unique treble of trophies.

Season 2009/10 saw the Club, managed by Alex Browne, gain promotion to the Southern League, the highest position in the non-league pyramid that Wimborne Town has occupied in its history.

Steve Cuss was appointed manager in June 2011 and he led the Magpies to 12th spot in the table in season 2012/13. After four years of service, during which time Steve established the Club in the Southern League and led them to the First Round Proper of the FA Trophy in 2014/15, he resigned in November 2015, club stalwart Paul Roast took over as caretaker boss before replacement Simon Browne the brother of previous manager Alex took over full time. Unfortunately, Simon’s financial expectations for the 2016-17 season could not be met, the playing budget being slashed and most of the squad leaving, relegation was avoided and he re-signed in May 2016.

Meanwhile, Chairman Ken Stewart

stepped down in January 2016 and was replaced by Paula Henley. Paula put together an experienced and professional Board of Directors and lead the club towards a bright future.

In July 2016, ex professional and former AFC Bournemouth Pre-Academy Lead Coach, Matty Holmes joined Wimborne Town as 1st Team Manager. Matty brought his brother Danny with him. Together, they work hard on introducing a new brand of football, which has proved both pleasing to the eye and effective. Matty assembled a strong but young squad which achieved our then highest position in the Southern League of 11th.The team improved on that in 2017-18, finishing 3rd on 77 points, having scored over 100 goals, and winning the Dorset Senior Cup for the first time in 21 years. The euphoria was muted by a play-off final defeat by Swindon Supermarine in a penalty shoot-out. However, the restructuring of leagues at Steps 3 and 4, and the demise of Shaw Lane FC led to a late promotion for Wimborne as the highest performing team not already promoted.

In 2018/19 The Magpies played at Step 3 for the first time in their history in the Southern League Premier South. After an initial struggle, they held their own in the bottom half of the table. And on a dramatic last day of the season, when seven teams were in danger of falling into the third relegation spot, Wimborne ended up in 14th place, albeit with just three points to spare.In September 2019 Matty Holmes stepped down as Wimborne Team Manager to concentrate on building and setting up the new Wimborne Town FC Elite Academy, something that Matty had been building up since his time with Wimborne Town FC.Matty’s brother Danny stepped up from Assistant Manager to become Manager with James Stokoe taking on the role as Assistant/Player Man-ager. When the 2019/20 season was abandoned in March, Wimborne were lying in 15th place.As thoughts turned to the next season, and with club budgets under serious scrutiny, Danny Holmes resigned as Manager. The Board wast-ed no time in appointing club legend James Stokoe as Manager, and he brought in another former player, Mark Gamble, as his Assistant. But with only five players remaining from the previous season, and on a vast-ly reduced budget, the new management duo set about rebuilding the team.With the move to the new stadium just months away, there is renewed optimism at the Club at the start of the 2020/21 season.

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts PPG*

1 Truro City 31 21 4 6 65 30 35 67 2.16

2 Chesham United 33 21 3 9 70 44 26 66 2

3 Hayes & Yeading United 32 17 6 9 65 42 23 57 1.78

4 Swindon Supermarine 32 17 6 9 50 41 9 57 1.78

5 Tiverton Town 29 16 7 6 69 41 28 55 1.9

6 Taunton Town 31 15 8 8 63 53 10 53 1.71

7 Salisbury 30 14 9 7 57 42 15 51 1.7

8 Gosport Borough 33 13 10 10 35 32 3 49 1.48

9 Poole Town 27 14 6 7 46 28 18 48 1.78

10 Weston-super-Mare 29 13 6 10 54 45 9 45 1.55

11 Metropolitan Police 30 13 4 13 46 48 −2 43 1.43

12 Farnborough 30 13 3 14 41 43 −2 42 1.4

13 Merthyr Town 31 9 11 11 37 37 0 38 1.23

14 Hendon 31 10 8 13 47 51 −4 38 1.23

15 Wimborne Town 33 10 7 16 39 52 −13 37 1.12

16 Hartley Wintney 27 10 6 11 38 39 −1 36 1.33

17 Harrow Borough 34 9 9 16 44 62 −18 36 1.06

18 Blackfield & Langley 31 8 9 14 33 50 −17 33 1.07

19 Yate Town 31 8 5 18 38 56 −18 29 0.94

20 Walton Casuals 33 7 6 20 40 71 −31 27 0.82

21 Beaconsfield Town 32 6 7 19 29 54 −25 25 0.78

22 Dorchester Town 32 4 6 22 36 81 −45 18 0.56

* PPG = points per gameBlackfield & Langley resigned, and were demoted to the Wessex League.

Southern League Premier Division South 2019-20

One change to the Cup game againstPortchester, loan signing Lewis Bealecomes in for Jack Lovell.02 minsTiverton play a long ball upfield into theWimborne box and have a shot on goalwhich is caught by Billy Terrell08 minsA long Throw by Billy Maybury reachesBeale, who brings the ball under controlwith his chest, then releases JakeSinclair to run at the Tivvy defence, butTivvy are prepared and clear the ball.12 minsEnd to end Football with both teamshaving numerous chances on goal.18 minsTiverton No10 Fletcher, who's looking onform today, runs through the Wimbornedefence and is one on one with Terrell,Terrell comes off his line to claim the ballfrom the feet of the on loan Tivvy player.19 minsA bouncing ball in the Tivvy box. JakeSinclair gets a shot on, but volleys theball and sends it over the top.21 minsCurtis Young for Wimborne plays a lovelythrough ball to Beale who picks up theball just outside the area, takes a shotand heads wide of goal25 minsChugg for Wimborne Town gets an elbowto the face and goes down.Free kick taken by Maybury but anotherpoor shot on goal.26 minsAnother shot on goal by Maybury

which is straight into the Tivertonkeeper’s hands.31 minsTiverton pulling out all the stops now andputting pressure on the Wimbornedefence. They have a “goal” ruled out foroffside by the linesman.35 minsA lovely cross from Wimborne’s DanStrugnell. Straight across the mouth ofthe Tiverton goal, but no one there toplace the ball into the net.39 minsPenalty to Tiverton. Ball played into boxwhich catches a Wimborne hand.39 minsWhat a Save by Terrell. Penalty taken,Terrell gets his hands to the ball, but theball spins in the air only for Tiverton’s onform Alex Fletcher to score. 1-042 minsSinclair gives away a free kick justoutside the area. Free kick taken andTiverton’s Jordan Bastin scores 2-043 minsWimborne get a corner. Taken byGunson. Yet again Tiverton defend welland clear the ball away.44 minsWimborne have a free kick in theTiverton half. Taken by Gunson.A lovely ball swung in but again Tivertonare there to clear.45+1 minsAnother Tiverton goal just before thebreak. And it's their No10 Fletcher. Takesa volley just on edge of the box andstraight into the Wimborne net. 3-0

Tiverton Town 5 Wimborne Town 0 - Pitching In Southern League Premier South19 Sept 2020 Daren Ford reports

With regular match reporter Graham not travelling to away games due to the Covidsituation, Daren Ford, our coach driver, has volunteered to write match reports forthese games. We're really grateful to Daren for doing this. His first report, on theleague season opener at Tiverton, is below.

45+2The whistle goes for half time. Sinclairreceives a yellow card for some on thepitch pushing of a Tiverton player. Thingshave been a little heated in the first half.

46 minsWimborne make their first subJack Lovell on for Luke Holmes48 minsCurtis Young plays a great cross goaland again, no one their to meet it.Wimborne have had a fair few chancesnow, but just can't find the net.49 minsLovell tries a shot on goal, which goeswell wide.52 minsAgain some lovely play by Curtis Youngfor Wimborne. Crosses the ball low toLovell who then shoots low and straightinto the Tiverton keeper’s hands.60 minsMore Tivvy pressure in the Wimbornegoal area, but can't find the net.70 minsAnother great corner by Gunson which ismet by Beale's head. Unfortunately thistime, straight into the keeper’s hands.

73 minsTiverton play the ball into the penaltyarea. Hayfield takes a shot, Wimborneplayer on the goal line tries to clear theball, but puts the ball in his own net 4-078 minsWimborne make 2 changes: Henry forSinclair, Shepherd replaces Beale.81 minsBall played into the Tiverton boxGunson connects with a superb overhead kick, which lands into the Tivertonkeeper’s hands. Just not enough poweron that one. Good try though.83 minsIt’s that No.10 for Tiverton, Fletcher,again. Places the ball wide of Terrell andstraight into the net 5-090+2Lovell with a shot on Tiverton goalNot enough Power on it and againstraight into the keeper’s hands.90+3 FULL TIME

Wimborne: Terrell, Strugnell, Maybury,Chugg, Arnold, Kellaway, Young, Holmes(Lovell 46), Sinclair (Nenry 78), Gunson,Beale (Shepherd 78)Unused subs: Smith, Langdon (gk)

Tiverton Town 5 Wimborne Town 0 - 19 Sept 2020 cont’d

Next League FixturesSaturday 26 SeptemberGosport B vs FarnboroughHarrow B vs SalisburyHendon vs Truro CMerthyr T vs Beaconsfield TPoole T vs Hayes & Yeading USwindon S vs Tiverton TTaunton T vs Walton CasWeston-S-M vs Met PoliceWimborne T vs Chesham UYate T vs Dorchester T

Monday 28 SeptemberBeaconsfield T vs Gosport BTuesday 29 SeptemberChesham U vs Hartley WintneyDorchester T vs Wimborne THayes & Y Utd vs Swindon SMet Police vs Harrow BSalisbury vs Merthyr TTruro C vs Taunton TWalton Cas vs HendonWednesday 30 SeptemberFarnborough vs Yate TTiverton T vs Weston-S-M

Chesham United - HistoryChesham United Football Club was formed in 1917 following the merger of Chesham Town FC (who were founder members of the Southern League in 1894 when still known as just Chesham FC) and Chesham Generals (who took their name from the General Baptist Church in Chesham Broadway).

Relative success in the following years paled into insignificance following the FA Amateur Cup run of 1967/68 when, against all the odds, little Chesham United went all the way from the Preliminary round to the final of the FA Amateur Cup, finally losing 1-0 to Leytonstone in front of a 54,000 Wembley crowd. At a time when the population of the town was just 18,000 people, the club sold 22,000 tickets for this game.

The club went into turmoil on May 3rd 1983 when the main stand burned down. A new stand was officially opened with the visit of a Watford side, managed by the late Graham Taylor, containing future Chesham United manager Luther Blissett in 1984.

The 1987/88 season marked the centenary of non-league football in the town of Chesham, an achievement commemorated with a match against a full-strength Arsenal side on 18th August 1987.In 1991 the club won the Isthmian League Division One title and also reached the final of the inaugural Loctite Cup but lost to Bishops Stortford on penalties. In October 1992 the club went to the very top of the Isthmian League after a famous win at Enfield and stayed ahead of the pack until the end of the season, being crowned Champions on the last day after a 4-0 win over Dulwich Hamlet.

That season the average gate was just short of 1,000. The season also saw the arrival of ex-Liverpool star Mark Lawrenson. However the season ended in disappointment when promotion to the Conference National was denied because the club could not afford the necessary ground improvements. Since those days the club has been through many managers, including ex-England internationals Graham Roberts and Luther Blissett and literally hundreds of players, including a stint with Bruce Grobbelaar between the sticks.In the early 2000s the club again had an eye on promotion to the Conference as Bob Dowie led a strong Chesham side to 6th in the Ryman Premier, possibly an under-achievement when considering the resources at his disposal.

The team that year included Wayne Andrews and Fitz Hall, both of whom went on to enjoy professional careers in the higher echelons of football. Two years later and the club were once again relegated back to Division One.

With re-structuring on the horizon, the 2003/04 season was all about finishing in the top six. After an indifferent start the team climbed up the table to eventually take 4th spot in the Ryman Division One (North) and earn a place in the Southern League Premier Division.United’s first year in the Southern League was certainly adventurous. At times they looked title contenders, then flirted with relegation and in the end were happy to finish in mid-table.

The following year the true price of years of over-achieving came to light. Nearly two decades of wealthy chairmen helping to fund the club was over and it was time for the Generals to stand on their own feet, a task that proved too much.

By February 2006 the club was truly on its knees. The front pages of local papers were highlighting the sorry plight of the club that had seen so much. A public meeting was called at the Town Hall to “Save Chesham United” – it was a last desperate throw of the dice.Fortunately the sorry tale had a happy ending. A local businessman, Charles Manchester, read the stories, visited the Meadow, showed an interest and helped get the club back on its feet.

His intention was always to hand over the club to its supporters and he gradually brought more members of the Chesham United Supporters’ Trust onto the main club board whilst other Trust members took on many of the day to day tasks of running the club.

Fittingly, after for years at the helm, he was able to stand down at the end of the 2009/10 season with promotion back to the Southern League Premier Division secured and the club back on a stable footing.

After good work by the Supporters’ Trust, the club’s financial position was improved following a takeover of the club by businessman Roger Payne in 2012. This takeover allowed Chesham to consistently challenge for promotion to Conference South in the following seasons.Following relegation to the Sothern League South & West Division in 2006, Chesham were transferred to the Midland Division after a single season.In 2007/08 United finished 6th and missed out on the play-offs on goal difference, but in 2009 finished 5th, but lost in the play-off semi-finals to two late goals at Nuneaton Town having led 1-0 for much of the game.

In 2009/10 a fourth-place finish was enough to reach the play-offs again. A 1-0 victory away at Burnham set up a final against Slough Town with a crowd of 1,115 witnessing a 4-0 victory at the Meadow to secure promotion.Consolidation in the Southern League Premier was the main aim for 2010/11, but Chesham United finished 6th in the league having been in the play-off race for much of the campaign. They achieved a 4th place finish in the 2011/12 season, losingin the play-off semi-finals to AFC Totton.

In the 2012/13 season Chesham reached the FA Trophy Second Round, whilst in the league were unbeaten in their last 17 games to finish 3rd, before losing to Hemel Hempstead Town in the play-offs.

Chesham were able to build on this in the 2013/14 season, pushing eventual champions Hemel Hempstead Town all the way in the title race, but eventually had to settle for a place in the play-offs.After beating Stourbridge 2-1 at the Meadow in the play-off semi-final, Chesham lost 3-1 to St Albans City in front of a crowd of 2,960, the largest seen at the Meadow for many years.However a number of players left the club in the following close season and a revamped squad finished in 11th position. The 2015/16 season saw history made as Chesham knocked a Football League team out of the FA Cup for the first time.They defeated Bristol Rovers 1-0 on their own ground in the First Round proper. This led to a trip to Bradford City’s Valley Parade ground in the Second Round, when two late goals gave the home team a flattering 4-0 win.

In 2016/17 Chesham again reached the FA Cup First Round proper, losing 2-1 to Peterborough United at London Road. This resulted in a fixture backlog which led to the club finishing 11th in the league for the third season running.

The 2017/18 season saw Jon Meakes take charge of the team after a decade as assistant to Andy Leese. A new-look squad took time to settle, but a strong run saw the team briefly threaten the play-off places before finishing a creditable eighth. However Meakes left the club in September 2018 after the club’s first eight games yielded just one point.

He was replaced by joint managers James Duncan and Michael Murray, who turned the team’s fortunes around to such an extent that the club finished in a comfortable tenth position in 2019. The club continued to progress and were second in the table when the league season was cancelled in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

JAMES DUNCAN Now in his & Muzza’s 3rd season at the Meadow having joined Chesham United as Joint Manager in October 2018, previously the manager of Potters Bar Town where he guided them to automatic promotion from the Isthmian Div 1 North in 2017/18 and then to a successful top 10 start in the Bostik Premier in 2018/19 before joining Chesham.James holds a UEFA B licence and has coached in both academy & semi-professional settings. Before going into management, James had a 13-year playing career as a midfielder with spells at Wealdstone, Uxbridge & Slough Town.

MICHAEL MURRAY Now in his & JD’s 3rd season at the Meadow, having joined Chesham United as Joint Manager in October 2018, previously Michael was part of a successful coaching team & playing squad with James at Potters Bar Town, where they won automatic promotion from the Isthmian Div 1 North in 2017/18 and then to a successful top 10 start in the Bostik Premier in 2018/19 before joining Chesham.Michael joined Potters Bar as a player in 2016/17 from Chalfont St Peter, and include Northwood, Hendon, Uxbridge and North Greenford United in his previous clubs where he was a prolific goal scorer and set-piece specialist.

MICK JOHNSONAssistant manager to James Duncan & Michael Murray. Mick was previously the assistant manager at Potters Bar Town and joined Chesham in October 2018. Before that Mick was part of long serving Wealdstone manager Gordan Bartlett’s coaching staff.

DAVID MURPHY1st Team Coach, hold a UEFA ‘B’ licence, who was part of the management team at Potters Bar Town from 2016 onwards. Prior to that David worked with the academy at Wealdstone. Also involved with coaching at Stanmore College.

DARYL VASGoalkeeping coach who was part of the management team at Potters Bar prior to joining Chesham in October 2018.

Chesham United - Squad

BEN GOODEBen joined Chesham in October 2018 as the first signing under James Duncan and Michael Murray from Hadley FC where he started the 18/19 season after recovering from injury. Prolific penalty saver, Ben was voted Players Player of the Season in 18/19 after a fantastic campaign between the sticks. Previous clubs: Hadley, Potters Bar, AFC Hayes

SAM BEASANTSam joined Chesham in August 2020, joining with a wealth of experience in the Football League and National Leagues. Son of Dave Beasant, the former Wimbledon goalkeeper, Sam starting his career at the Glenn Hoddle Academy in Spain before joining Maidenhead and then Stevenage in the EFL. Most recently, Sam was at local rivals Hemel but previously played at Step 2 for Chelmsford and Concord as well as Braintree in the National League. Previous clubs: Hemel Hempstead, Concord Rangers, Chelmsford City

JOSH HILLJosh joined Chesham in August 2020 from Swindon Supermarine, where he had made 66 appearances in 2 spells between 2017 and 2020 either side of a year playing football in the Napier area of New Zealand.Previous clubs: Swindon Supermarine, Napier Bay Rovers (NZ), Forest Green Rovers

JEANMAL PROSPERRight back who re-joined the Generals in December 2019 from Aylesbury United. Previously have a spell with the first team and reserves in 2014, since then Jeanmal has played Southern League football both Aylesbury clubs and Arlesey Town. 2019/20 Supporters Player and Players Player of the Season, Jammers is able to play in a variety of roles, mainly a right back but able to play a centre back and in central midfield.Previous clubs: Aylesbury United, Aylesbury FC, Arlesey Town

SAM JENKINSRight back who joined the Generals for the 2019/20 season from Northwood in July 2018. Named Managers Player of the Season for Northwood after an excellent campaign last season.Previous clubs: Northwood, Harpenden Town

STEVE BROWNCentre back and club captain. One of the early signings from Potters Bar when James & Michael were appointed in October 2018. Made 28 appearances with 5 goals last season in a strong Chesham defence.Previous clubs: Potters Bar, Northwood, Oxhey Jets

MARK KIRBYFans favourite and centre back who joined the Generals from Haringey Borough, a commanding presence in the middle of defence. Previously played for Enfield Town where he made over 300 appearances in 9 seasons including a spell as their club captain.Previous clubs: Haringey Borough, Enfield Town, Barnet

KIERAN MURPHYVersatile defender who joined Chesham in July 2017 from Hampton & Richmond Borough where he was club captain. Kieran started as a professional with Milton Keynes, followed by loan spells at Aylesbury United and Hendon. After leaving MK for Crawley Town in the Conference, Kieran played for Ilkeston before becoming part of the Hemel squad which won the Southern League in the 2013-14 season with Dave Pearce. The only player to win promotion from all 3 of the Step 3 divisions - Northern Premier, Southern Premier and Isthmian Premier. Last season’s Managers Player of the Season.Previous clubs: Hemel Hempstead Town, Hampton & Richmond, Crawley Town, Aylesbury United

LEWIS ROLFEVersatile defender and midfielder, Lewis re-joined the Generals early 2020 for his 3rd spell at the club for the run-in last season having previously been within the club between 2011 and 2013 before joining Hitchin Town and again under Jon Meakes in 2018/19 before returning to Hitchin again.Previous clubs: Hitchin Town, Chesham United Reserves

REECE YORKEExperienced centre-back who joined the Generals in September 2020 from Beaconsfield after 3 years with the Rams. Prior to that Reece was at Egham for three seasons.Previous clubs: Hitchin Town, Chesham United Reserves

KYLE WATSONLeft back who joined the Generals for 2019/20. Prior to joining the Generals, Kyle played at Hanwell Town for a number of seasons.Previous clubs: Hanwell Town, Broadfields United

STEVE BENAVIDESLeft back who joined the club along with Ronny Mfinda just after JD & Muzza arrived. Since then Steve has played on dual-registration at clubs such as Broadfields United & Edgware Town.Previous clubs: Broadfields United, Edgware Town, FC Romania

BILLY ADCOCKDynamic central midfielder who joined in December 2018 after leaving Potters Bar. Began his career with Hampton & Richmond before joining Aylesbury United and then Potters Bar.Previous clubs: Potters Bar, Aylesbury United, Hampton & Richmond Borough

ADAM MARTINLocal lad and central midfielder who began his career at Berkhamsted Town and has played for a number of local clubs including Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and Slough Town. Adam first signed for Chesham in 2015 and re-joined in the summer of 2018 after a season at Enfield Town. Spent a season at Bohemians including a Europa League tie in Iceland. Previous clubs: Enfield Town, Slough Town, Wealdstone

T’SHARNE GALLIMOREBritish Virgin Islands international midfield playmaker, Tosh joined the Generals for the 2019/20 from Westfield FC but didn’t make an appearance before joining Broadfields Utd on loan. Tosh rejoined the squad for the 2020/21 season and has impressed through preseason.Previous clubs: Broadfields United, Westfield

RONNY MFINDATalented young box to box midfielder. Ronny joined Chesham in October 2018 and went onto win Young Player of the Season for the Generals after previously playing for Potters Bar Town and Edgware Town.Previous clubs: Potters Bar, Edgware Town

DAVE PEARCEAttacking midfielder who re-joined Chesham in 2018, having spent two seasons with the club before signing for Oxford City in Summer 2017. Joined Chesham originally from Hemel Hempstead Town, where he scored 17 goals in their 2013-14 Southern Premier title campaign alongside Kieran Murphy. Dave joined Hemel Hempstead in February 2011 following the demise of Windsor & Eton. Dave started his career as youth player at Wycombe Wanderers.Previous clubs: Oxford City, Hemel Hempstead Town, Windsor & Eton

BRADLEY CLAYTONAttacking midfielder who joined Chesham in August 2018 after being released by Brentford, where he had been since the age of 10. Lightning quick feet and an eye for goal, Brad scored 11 in 19 starts last season after an early spell out with injury.Previous clubs: Brentford

BILLIE BUSARITalented young winger who joined the club in September 2020 after a pre-season trial. Started his career at Fulham before joining Reading’s academy and eventually Tring Athletic where he made 26 appearances scoring 4 goals as a 17 year old in 2018/19Previous clubs: Tring Athletic

JAKE CASSCommanding centre forward, signed from Maldon & Tiptree in July 2020. Prior to Maldon, Jake spent a season in the Conference Premier with Braintree. Before Braintree, Jake had spells with Bishop Stortford & Chalfont St Peter.Previous clubs: Maldon & Tiptree, Braintree, Bishop Stortford, Egham Town

ZAK JOSEPHCreative forward signed initially on loan from Hampton in Sep 2020, before joining permanently in the summer. Player of the Season in his first season, Zak can play across the frontline and was prolific in guiding Hendon to Isthmian League play off final in 2017/18, scoring 18 goals in all competitions, before following manager Gary McCann to Hampton & Richmond in the summer of 2018. Signed permanently in July 2020.Previous clubs: Hamtpon & Richmond, Hendon, Hanwell

EOIN CASEYVersatile forward and Managers Player of the Season in 2019/20 for his versatility and goalscoring. Eoin joined Chesham in October 2018 after leaving Potters Bar where he made 46 appearances in their 2017/18 promotion season, scoring 31 goals. Previous clubs: Potters Bar, Aylesbury United, Hanwell Town

DERNELL WYNTERStriker and wide player who joined Chesham in July 2019, spent last season at Potters Bar and has previously played for St Albans and Braintree in the Conference. Started his career at Enfield Town after coming through the youth setup there.Previous clubs: Potters Bar, Enfield Town, St Albans

KARL OLIYIDELast season’s joint top scorer, who signed for the Generals from Conference South side Hemel Hempstead after leaving Hampton & Richmond, via a loan spell at Enfield Town.Previous clubs: Enfield Town, Hampton & Richmond, Hemel Hempstead

Scott Arnold 523 30 37 525 30 38

Lewis Beale 1 0 0

Addwell Chipangura 0 1 1 0 1 1

Callum Chugg 2 0 0

Sam Davidson 152 10 8 152 10 8

Mark Gamble 94 5 77 94 5 77

Charlie Gunson 2 0 0

Lewis Gunstone-Gray 4 0 0 4 0 0

Jamie Henry 0 2 0

Luke Holmes 141 20 21 143 20 21

Louis Kellaway 132 20 10 134 20 10

James Langdon 0 0 0

Jack Lovell 96 8 21 97 9 21

Billy Maybury 308 18 15 310 18 15

Reece Mitchell 0 0 0

Stefan Penny 117 37 12 117 37 12

Aidan Shepherd 5 21 3 5 23 4

Jake Sinclair 2 0 0

Cameron Smith 0 1 0 0 1 0

James Stokoe 428 44 107 428 44 107

Dan Strugnell 17 0 0 19 0 0

Billy Terrell 2 0 0

Curtis Young 50 27 11 52 27 12

WTFC Current Player Stats WTFC Totals up to 2019-20 WTFC Totals as at 19/9/20

Starts Subs Goals Starts Subs Goals

1 minWimborne win a Free Kick for a HighFooted Challenge on Charlie Gunson.3 minsLovely play by Wimborne's Curtis Young,goes inside and outside of Barnstapleplayers, gets fouled in the process, givenWimborne a Free Kick in the Barnstaplehalf.4 minsQuick Free Kick finds Jake Sinclair, whoheads the ball just wide of the Goal.9 minsAnother great cross this time from LukeHolmes, who finds Sinclair, butBarnstaple defend well to get the ballback to their keeper.10 minsWimborne Town having the mostpossession so far.11 minsHolmes on the ball, goes inside andoutside of players in Barnstaple box, pullsback the trigger and fires the ball straightinto the Barnstaple Net. 1-013 minsSinclair wins a Free Kick for Wimborneinside the Barnstaple Half. Taken byGunson, but ball is cleared away byBarnstaple.15 minsAnother Wimborne Free KickJust on the edge of the Barnstaple Box.Taken by Gunson, and what a Free Kick.Keeper doesn't even see the ball as itwhistles into the Barnstaple Net. 2-019 minsAnother great piece for Holmes. Crossesthe ball in front of the Barnstaple GoalMouth, unfortunately no one there to slotthe ball in the net.

21 minsAnother Wimborne Free KickJack Lovell brought down just outside theBarnstaple Box. Gunson with a Fierceshot, which goes wide of Goal.27 minsGreat work down the wing by Holmes,crosses the ball to C Gunson in theBarnstaple Box, Gunson headers theball, but unfortunately goes wide.29 minsFree kick Barnstaple.Free kick taken and ball is floated acrossthe goal High. Barnstaple’s Bello jumps tohead the ball, but is flagged offside by thelinesman40 minsGreat Through ball from Sinclair whofinds Lovell who releases the trigger witha fierce shot but the Keeper saves.45 minsHalf time and Wimborne have had themost possession this half47 minsA great build up of play from Wimborne'sHolmes. He plays a through ball to Lovellwho is waiting on the edge of the box.Again Lovell pulls the trigger and this timefinds the back of the net 3 - 0 Wimborne52 minsA shot on the Barnstaple Goal, which thekeeper punches out only as far as Lovellwho is waiting in the Penalty area. Lovellconnects with a header downwards, theball bounces and goes wide57 minsFirst Substitution for WimborneClub Legend and Club Captain ScottArnold comes off, to be replaced by SamDavidson who has been out for a fewweeks with an ankle injury.Great to see Davidson back.Captain’s armband given to Dan Strugnell

Barnstaple Town 2 Wimborne Town 3 - Emirates FA Cup 2nd round qualifying22 Sept 2020 - Daren Ford reports 68 mins

Corner to Wimborne. Gunson swings alovely ball into the box, but Barnstapledefend well and ball is collected by theirkeeper.75 minsPENALTY shout by BarnstapleWimborne keeper comes out of his areaand makes contact with the Barnstapleplayer, who goes down.Referee points to the spot76 minsRutty-Smith takes the penalty, fires afierce shot, which is low but unfortunatelythe Wimborne keeper doesn't get to it.GOAL Barnstaple 3 - 177 minsWimborne's B. Maybury receives aYellow Card for dissentBarnstaple are really putting pressure onWimborne now and having the mostpocession.This is getting to be an Exciting and nailbiting 2nd half82 mins2nd Substitution for Wimborne thisevening. Going off is My Man of theMatch this evening Luke Holmes. He isbeing replaced by Stef Penny.

87 minsAnother Substitution for Wimborne.Lovell replaced by Aidan Shepherd.90 mins is up but play continues.90+1 Wimborne's Penny is cautioned bythe ref for a shove on a Barnstapleplayer.Barnstaple are having the mostpocession in this last 15 mins and look athreat.90+2It was coming.... Barnstaple’s Clarketakes a shot on the edge of the box, noone there to defend the ball, the ballcurves as it finds its way into theWimborne Net.... 3 - 290+5The Final Whistle goesAnd Wimborne are into the Next Roundof the Emirates F.A Cup.

Wimborne: Terrell, Strugnell, Maybury,Chugg, Arnold (Davidson 57), Henry,Young, Holmes (Penny 82), Sinclair,Gunson, Lovell (Shepherd 87)Unused subs: Mitchell (gk), Smith,Stokoe, Gamble

Att: 147

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