Killingworth FC v Cramlington Utd

OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME 2021/22

Issue 6

Vs Cramlington United FC

02 October 2021

Amberley Park

Kick off 1330

Club Sponsors:

Killingworth FC // killingworthfc.co.uk // @killingworth_fc #upthekilly

Editor’s Notes

Good afternoon and welcome to Amberley Park to the players, staff and

supporters of Cramlington United FC for what promises to be an exciting

Northumberland FA Benevolent Bowl clash.

The start to the league campaign has exceeded all expectation, and our

hundred percent record has been achieved with at times a significantly

depleted squad.

Saturday’s win against Ponteland United was particularly pleasing, given

Killy played for 89 minutes with 10 men. Manager Nathan Beckham said

afterwards:

“What more can we say to heap any more praise on the bunch of lads we

have? Today’s game showed everything our squad is about; playing with

ten men is never easy, but you’d have struggled to see that we were at

times. The effort the lads put in was outstanding.”

“There were standout performances all over the pitch, but a few of the

younger lads deserve credit for coming into adult football and running

games, which is very impressive. It’s clear to see we have a diamond in

the ranks with Michael Baxter, but there are no egos here; everyone puts

in 100% for each other & him dropping into right back to see the game

out is a credit to his character.”

“Watching this team is a pleasure and we couldn’t have asked for more.

At this stage of the season we’re not getting carried away, but after 10

wins from 10, maybe it’s time to start believing.”

The Northumberland FA Benevolent Bowl is a prestigious competition,

and as reigning champions, the club aim to have another good run in the

competition this season. While today’s opposition come from a lower division,

they will be given due respect as league leaders, while the chance

to progress in this competition will remain the primary focus.

Enjoy the game, and #UpTheKilly


Killingworth FC: Club History

Killingworth FC was formed in June 2021, to bring together AFC Killingworth

and Killingworth YPC following a busy period of re-structuring for

AFC's management and commitee, as well as the Trustees of Killingworth

YPC.

Killingworth YPC was originally formed as Killingworth Boys Club in

1980, by Phil Gibson and the late Lil Gibson. Phil is and remains a key

member of the club. The Club provides an opportunity for children of all

abilities to enjoy an engaging, safe and welcoming environment as part

of their first football experience, via the Club's popular Academy. Upon

reaching the age of 6, children can then progress into one of the Club's

Mini-Soccer teams, then into a Junior team from age 11 and eventually

representing the club at a senior level (18+). The club has FA Charter

Standard Club status.

AFC Killingworth itself was formed in 2018, following the merger of two

successful local sides; Killingworth Town and Killingworth YPC. Prior to

the Covid pandemic, the club enjoyed great success winning the Northern

Alliance Premier title, Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy and Team Valley

Carpets Challenge Cup in their first season. Only a narrow defeat to Newcastle

University in the Benevolent Bowl final prevented a clean sweep of

available trophies.

When football was finally able to re-start properly at the end of season

2020/21, AFC Killingworth lost out in the group stages of the reformatted

Challenge Cup, eventually won by Whitley Bay Reserves. However,

the AFC era was brought to a close with victory (via penalty shootout)

in the Benevolent Bowl final against close rivals AFC Burradon &

New Fordley. Having re-branded for 2021/22, and with a re-vamped clubhouse,

the club now look forward to continued success and providing a

natural pathway for progression into senior football for the youngsters of

Killingworth YPC, with teams from junior level to Over 40s.


Killingworth FC: Club Info

Address: Amberley Park, Killingworth, NE126SE

Chairman: Lewis Keenan

Manager: Nathan Beckham

Assistant Manager: Paddy Atkinson

Club Captain: Sam Grieveson

Secretary: Lewis Keenan

Social Media / Website: Lewis Keenan

Kit Man: Luke Avis

Matchday Programme: Andy Ashwell

Killingworth FC: Honours

Northern Alliance Premier Champions 2018/19

(as AFC Killingworth)

Northumberland FA Benevolent Bowl: Winners 2020/21

Runners up 2018/19 (as AFC Killingworth)

Challenge Cup: Winners 2018/19 (as AFC Killingworth)

Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy: Winners 2018/19

(as AFC Killingworth)


Opposition: Cramlington United

Cramlington United FC were formed in the summer of 2010, and within

12 months were awarded Community Club Status, a feat which is not only

unique in the Northumberland area but in the whole of the UK.

Not only do they believe that football should be available to everyone and

delivered in a fun and friendly environment but as a Club also have an extremely

strong set of values, believing that children above all else are the

key to the future of this sport.

The supporting Club culture and appropriate behaviours promote fairness

and sportsmanship and throughout the Club there is a belief that

everyone has the potential within themselves to succeed. The club actively

concentrate on developing each and every individual, in all areas

of life irrespective of ability.

Cramlington United currently sit top of the Reeves Independent 1st Division,

with an impressive record of P10, W9, L1. With 27 points they sit 6

clear of Newcastle Independent FC, although the latter have 3 games in

hand.

They have scored an impressive 34 goals in the first stage of the season,

conceding 11, so they will come into today’s game full of confidence and

will perhaps fancy an upset at the home of the Premier Division leaders.

With those statistics, his cup fixture between two in form sides promises

to be a good game of football and a chance for either to make progress in

the Northern Football Alliance’s premier cup competition.

Home ground: Northburn Sports & Community Centre, NE23 3YP

Manager: Tony Rees

Colours: Claret/Royal Blue Shirts and Shorts, Royal Blue Socks

Away colours: Amber/Claret Shirts, Amber/Claret Shorts and Amber

Socks


Killingworth FC: Round-up

Killingworth FC are currently the only team with a 100% record in the league,

having P10, W10, meaning they are top of the table with 30 points.

After impressive victories over their potential title rivals Newcastle Blue Star

at home and away at Burradon & New Fordley, Killy maintained their momentum

by beating a good Percy Main Amateurs side 4-0 at Purvis Park, and then

Ponteland United 2-0 after playing 89 minutes with ten men.

Michael Baxter continues to put in some dazzling performances, backed up

by his goalscoring record that sees him lead the NFA Premier Division

goalscorer charts. This has been complemented by a rock solid back line and

a mixture of youth and experience in midfield.

After this break in the league programme, it is back to business next week

against 4th placed Winlaton Community FC. Match reports available at:

https://viewfromthesteps.wordpress.com

killingworthfc.co.uk

NFA Premier Division


Killingworth FC Sponsorship Opportunities

Full details available on killingworthfc.co.uk

**Pitchside advertising boards available: Promote your business

or brand throughout the 2021/22 season for only £265.**

Sponsor the matchball for one of our home games for £25 per

game - your business/personal details to be included in all forms

of social media and matchday programme.

Player sponsorship available for £25 per season - your business/

personal details to be included in all forms of social media and

Club Website.


Matchday Quiz

General Football Trivia:

1. Who scored the fastest goal in Premier League history?

2. Which German international became a WWE wrestler?

3. Who South American club play at El Monumental?

4. Name the mulleted duo who recorded the 80s classic Diamond Lights.

5. Which country do Peñarol play in?

6. Who was the first footballer to be knighted?

7. Will Sunderland ever get out of League 1?

8. Who was the youngest player to play in a World Cup finals tourney?

9. When was the first European Championships held?

10. Who was the first Premier League manager to be sacked?

The NUFC Fans’ Foodbank have worked tirelessly to raise awareness

of food poverty and have raised much needed food donations and

funding from match-day collections. Since the Covid-19 crisis and

the cancellation of Premier League fixtures, NUFC Fans Foodbank

have remained as active as ever, with a number of initiatives to offset

the loss of matchday donations.

Donate here: https://newcastlewestend.enthuse.com

#ChangingTheGameUK is a not for profit organisation based in Newcastle

upon Tyne, founded in 2020 to support anyone affected by

mental health issues and to prevent suffering caused by suicide.

They provide free mental health support to anyone who may have

their quality of life affected by a mental health issue.

For more information visit: https://changingthegameuk.org


The Northern Football Alliance

The Northern Football Alliance is an English football competition

based in the North East and Cumbria. The league has four divisions,

headed by the Premier Division which sits at Step 7 (Level 11) of the

National League System. Clubs applying for promotion (subject to

ground grading requirements) are promoted to the Northern League

Division Two.

The Northern Alliance was founded in 1890 as a single league, and

in 1926 became the Second Division of the North Eastern League,

before splitting away in 1935. It disbanded in 1964 due to a lack of

member clubs, but reformed quickly in 1965/66.

Merging in 1988 with the Northern Combination and Northern Amateur

Leagues (as the Northern Football Alliance), a three division

format was established. Recently the league has added a fourth division

that includes several development teams.

There are a number of cup competitions, including Divisional Cups,

the League Cup and the prestigious Northumberland FA Benevolent

Bowl, with Killingworth FC the current holders (won as AFC Killingworth).

Sadly, season 2021/22 will go ahead without Shankhouse FC

(founded in 1883), Gateshead Redheugh, Red Row Welfare, Spittal

Rovers and Cramlington Town. Felling Magpies also resigned with

the season underway. As a result, several teams were elevated from

Div 1 & 2, with Div 1 to run with 15, Div 2 to run with 13 & Div 3 to

run with 14 teams for the forthcoming season.

Benevolent Bowl Round 1 Fixtures:


Northern Football Alliance Premier Division

Directory

ALNWICK TOWN - St James' Park, Alnwick NE66 1BG

BURRADON & NEW FORDLEY - Action Park, Dudley NE23 7HY

CULLERCOATS FC - Links Avenue, Cullercoats NE30 3TD

GATESHEAD RUTHERFORD FC - Beggarswood Park, Gateshead NE11 0HH

HALTWHISTLE JUBILEE - The Burn, Haltwhitstle NE49 9EH

KILLINGWORTH FC - Amberley Park, Killingworth NE12 6SE

NEWCASTLE BLUE STAR - Scotswood Sports Centre, Scotswood NE15 7HB

NEWCASTLE CHEMFICA - Longbenton Sports Ground, NE7 7XA

NORTH SHIELDS ATHLETIC - John Spence High School, NE29 9PU

PERCY MAIN AMATEURS - Purvis Park, North Shields, NE29 6HS

PONTELAND UTD - Callerton Lane, Ponteland NE20 9EG

PRUDHOE YCFC SENIORS - Kimberley Park, Prudhoe NE43 5EH

SEATON DELAVAL AFC - Wheatridge Park, Seaton Delaval NE25 0QH

WALLINGTON - Oakford Park, Scots Gap NE61 4EJ

WHITLEY BAY RES - Hillheads Park, Whitley Bay NE25 8HR

WINLATON COMMUNITY FC - Winlaton Vulcans RFC, Winlaton NE21 6NF


Killingworth FC Fixtures & Results


Matchday Squads:

Killingworth FC

Cramlington United FC

Josh Allan

Darryl Basham

Michael Baxter

Dan Charlton

Mark Connelly

Kevin Cook

Evan Dodds

Shane Donaghey

Dario Dos santos

Phillip Dunning

Olly Emmerson

Laquan Esdaille

Sam Grieveson

Charlie Grieveson

Jamie Holmes

Lucas Hutchinson

Jordan Laidler

Marcio Lima

Ross Logan

Sam Richardson

Joe Robertson

Mark Rooke

Bradley Serginson

Matthew Slee

Daniel Souter

Daniel Stephenson

Michael Stephenson

Ethan Tait

Sam Walton

Harry Yoxall

Andrew Anderson

Joel Arnold

Callum Bryce

David Hansen

Ryan Hardy

Andrew Heads

Jamie Hutchinson

Christie Kidd

josh laverick

Daniel Lowther

Ryan Martin

David Mason

Joshua Morton

Billy Pulman

Matthew Rayner

David Robson

Trae Rowlandson

Harvey Russell

Kristian Sands

Bradley Skirpan

Ryan Smith

Ross Snaith

Craig Spooner

Sam Stevenson

Graeme Tait

Kris Willis

Oliver Young

Niall Younger


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