Rossington Main v Selby Town 2012-13

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HONOURS & WHO’S WHO

ManagerAsst. ManagerAsst. Manager

Steve LodgeIan WilsonDaniel Lodge

1st Team

2nd Team

Pre 1998 Mergeras Rossington Main FC (formed 1919)

Doncaster & District Senior League Champions 1944-45Cup Winners 1944-45

Premier Division Cup Winners 1973-74

Central Midlands Football LeaguePremier Division Champions 1984-85Premier Division Cup Winners 1984-85

Doncaster & District Sunday Alliance LeagueShield Winners 1990-91

Shield Runners up 1989-90

as Rossington/Station FC (formed 1974) Central Midlands Football League

Premier Division Runners up 1992-93Division 1 Champions 1987-88

Division 1 Cup Runners-up 1986-87, 87-88Reserve Division 1 Cup Winners 1987-88Reserve Division 2 Champions 1986-87Reserve Division 2 Cup Winners 1986-87

Division 1 Sportsmanship Award 1986, 87, 88

Doncaster Senior LeagueDivision 1 Cup Winners 1997-98

Division 1 Cup Runners up 1985-86Division 2 Runners up 1982-83

Doncaster & District Sunday Alliance League Premier Division Champions 1986-87, 88-89, 89-90

KO Cup Winners 1983-84, 89-90KO Shield Winners 1986-87

KO Cup Runners up 1988-89Division 1 Runners up 1992-93

Sheffield & Hallamshire Junior League Junior Shield Winners 1983-84

Doncaster & District Boys Sunday League Under 18 KO Cup Winners 1991-92

Under 18 Division 3 Runners up 1990-91

Bentley League Shield Winners 1974-75, 78-79

Retford Sunday League Shield Runners up 1987-88

Post 1998 MergerNorthern Counties East League

Wilkinson Sword Trophy Runners-Up 2010-11

Doncaster & District FA Challenge CupWinners 2002-03

Doncaster & District Senior LeagueChampions 1999-2000

Runners-up 2011-12Cup Winners 1999-2000

Premier Division KO Cup Winners 2010-11Premier Division KO Cup Runners-up 2005-06

Division 1 Cup Runners-up 1998-99

Doncaster & District Boys Sunday LeagueUnder 18 West Champions 1999-2000

Under 18 West Runners-up 2001-02 Under 18 Cup Winners 1998-99, 99-2000, 01-02

Under 18 East Runners-up 1998-99Under 17 League Runners-up 2008-09

Under 17 Cup Runners-up 2008-09, 10-11

Sheffield & Hallamshire WRAGG LeagueDivision 2a Champions 2000-01Division 1a Runners up 2001-02

League Cup Runners up 2004-05

PresidentVice President

ChairmanSecretaryTreasurer

Asst TreasurerGroundsman

Programme EditorWebsite Editor

Committee MembersKeith Bell, Dave Billam, Dave Burley,

Mick Cooke, Hugh Gibson, Rob Hastie, Alan Jones, Steve Lodge, Steve Pendleton,

Carl Simpson, Ian Wilson

Gerald MurdenRaymond HughesCarl StokesGed ParsonsTommy HendersonDoug LawtonIan WilsonGlen WilsonPete Murden

Co ManagerCo Manager

Keith BellPaul Colley

Views expressed in this programme may not necessarily represent the views

of Rossington Main FC.

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CLUB HISTORYLike many local football clubs, the history of Rossington Main FC has been revised several times in recent years. Originally thought to have been formed in 1926, local knowledge has since revised this date to 1919 when ‘Rossington Colliery’ entered the Sheffield Association League, playing their fixtures on ground at the back of the Colliery offices. A club had competed under the Rossington Colliery name in 1917, but only since 1919 has the club been in continued existence.

The club moved to their current Oxford Street ground in 1921, and just a few years later enjoyed their best ever run in the FA Cup, reaching the 4th Qualifying Round in the 1924-25 season, where they were beaten 3-0 at Lincoln City. The club continued under the name Rossington Colliery for thirty years, enjoying its most successful season at the end of the Second World War when they did the ‘Doncaster Double’, winning both the Doncaster Senior League and Cup in 1944-45. Following the nationalisation of the mines in 1948, the club endured a change of name to Rossington Miners Welfare, and under this moniker they lifted the Doncaster Senior League Premier Division Cup in 1974.

In 1983, now known as Rossington Main, the club became founder members of the Central Midlands League, being promoted to the Premier Division as runners-up in their first season. The following year the club took the top flight by storm, winning the Premier Division title and completing the double with the Premier Division Cup. In 1991, following the erection of floodlights and a new Main Stand at Oxford Street which were christened with a friendly against Leeds United that attracted a crowd of around 1,200, the club made the step up to the Northern Counties East League and have remained in Division One ever since. In 1998, after lengthy negotiations, the club merged with near neighbours Rossington FC.

Formed as Station FC in the 1970s (initially changing in a small building at the pub of the same name for games on the adjacent Tornedale field) they had begun life in local Sunday football, but had progressed rapidly, relocating to Rossington Welfare and joining the Central Midlands League in 1986. Here they excelled early on, lifting nine awards in their first two seasons in the league including the Division One title in 1987-88.

Rossington FC continued to grow operating four teams; a Sunday side and an Under 18s team flanking their 1st and 2nd teams in the Central Midlands League. But, despite growth and development on the field the club

were unable to match the expectations of the Central Midlands League financially, and in 1998 they elected to leave the league; facilitating the merger.

Immediately after the merger Main ran both an over 35s and an under 18s team to much success. The over 35s made good progress in the Wragg Sheffield & Hallamshire League finishing Division 2A Champions in 2001 and Division 1A Runners-up the following year. Whilst the under 18s enjoyed continued success in the Doncaster & District Boys League. The club’s reserves, competing in the Doncaster & District League, have also enjoyed much success since the merger. They achieved a League and Cup Double in 2000, have reached the Cup final on three other occasions in the past decade, and finished as League runners-up just last season.

The early years of the 21st century weren’t as kind on the Rossington Main 1st team, but recently the club has enjoyed a revival of fortunes and reasserted itself at the heart of the community. In 2008 much work was done at Oxford Street to bring the club’s home back up to scratch, a job rewarded as the club hosted Doncaster Rovers,in a pre-season friendly.; the gate receipts from which enabled the club to regain a financially sound footing. Further ground improvements have followed each summer, as the club have looked to provide better facilities for players and supporters alike, most notable of which is the new clubhouse which has enabled the club to bring in much needed revenue. The pride in the club’s off the field set-up continued with the club’s programme picking up awards in both 2011 and 2012 whilst edited by Pete Murden.

Off field progress has been matched on the pitch too, with Main reaching the final of the Wilkinson Sword Trophy in 2011. And in 2011-12 the club enjoyed its best ever season in the Northern Counties East League, breaking club goalscoring and points records to finish seventh, despite losing 11 members of the 1st team squad along the way.

Rossington Main now operates two sides on a Saturday. The aims of the club are to provide a unified approach to football in the village so that there is a natural progression in the development of the game. The club strives to sustain competition at the highest possible and affordable level, to continue to provide excellent facilities for both players and spectators, to give opportunity for local players to progress, to reward loyalty and cater for the progression of football in the community of Rossington.

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WELCOME / CONTENTS

INSIDE TODAY’S MAIN ISSUE...09 On This Day10 Today’s Visitors15 League News16 Main in Action17 Main in Action18 Main News21 In Reserve22 Results & Appearances24 Football’s Faults

27 League Tables28 Results Service30 Away Day Travel33 Meet the Main Men34 1919 Q & A36 Meet the Main Men41 Starting Eleven42 Half-Time Teasers44 Today’s Teams

Good afternoon and thank you for choosing to come down to Oxford Street and support your local team for today’s NCEL Division One match with Selby Town. All at Rossington Main would like to bid a warm welcome the players, supporters and committee of the Robins on their first visit to us in some years.

Mid November seems far too early to be putting up Christmas decorations let alone talking about ‘six-pointers’. However, it is worth noting that next weekend’s trip to Appleby Frodingham will mark the halfway point in our Division One league season, and so with Main currently struggling at the wrong end of the division points need to be picked up wherever possible. As such, it is hard to look at today’s home game against the league’s bottom club as being anything other than a must-win fixture for us.

Those who were here on Tuesday night will have seen another frustrating defeat for Rossington who were certainly not three goals the worse of our opponents Bottesford Town. Had Main managed to take some of the chances created in the first half then it could have been a very different game. Hopefully that bit of luck we’ve been lacking will finally befall us this afternoon.

Tuesday night was also the first time I’ve managed to make it down to Oxford Street from my North Yorkshire exile since taking over programme duties, so it was nice to receive so many positive comments about Main Issue. I hope this latest copy lives up to your increasing expectations.

Enjoy the Game. Up the Main!Glen Wilson

Teamsheets for today’s match are available shortly before kick-off from the Main Stand at a nominal fee of 20p. Please try and have the correct change.


ON THIS DAY

2010 // NCEL DIVISION ONESHIREBROOK TOWN 1-2 ROSSINGTON MAIN

A great, and somewhat surprise away win for the Main who had won just one from eleven matches going into this game at Langwith Road. Jason Stokes opened the scoring s he put Main ahead midway through the half, but the game would be all

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NCEL DIVISION ONEROSSINGTON MAIN 3-0 BARTON TOWN O.B.

NCEL DIVISION ONESCARBOROUGH ATH. 4-0 ROSSINGTON MAIN

square before the break as Michael Lyall equalised for Shirebrook inside ten minutes. A second half goal from skipper Michael ‘Chips’ MacDonald would be enough to win the game for Main though in front of a crowd of 58.

A week after their first meeting with the newly formed Scarborough club at Oxford Street, Main travelled to the coast for the return fixture. Though Main held out until the 50th

minute the superiority of their hosts eventually shone through as they ran in four second half goals in front of 493 fans at Bridlington’s Queensway Stadium.

A goal heavy November in 2009 saw thirty goals scored in Main’s seven games, with this home win over Barton Town Old Boys coming just three days after a pulsating 4-4 draw at Bottesford Town. Main went ahead through Jason Stokes on twenty-two minutes and added to their lead

just six minutes late as Jake Vernon ensured a 2-0 scoreline at the break. Continuing where they left off in the second half Stokes grabbed a second on 64 minutes to wrap up the result and send the majority of the 80 strong crowd home from Oxford Street happy.

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an hour and went on to score the third and fifth goals to complete his hat-trick. Also on the score sheet for Rossington were Dave Clark and Rob Newman whilst current Main manager Steve Lodge was in goal for the home side.

At home for the third Saturday in a row the pre-merger Rossington FC cantered to a 5-1 win over Slack & Parr in front of a crowd of 100 on the Welfare field. Star of the show for Rossington was Nigel Feirn who opened the scoring after quarter of


TODAY’S VISITORS

Selby Town were formed in 1919, adopting the nickname “The Robins” from the start. The first senior club in the town, a year later, in 1920, they became founder members of The Yorkshire League and are the only club to have played all 62 seasons of that League’s existence.

The team’s golden era was the 1930s and 1950s when winning trophies became a bit of a habit. The 1930s saw The Robins win the Yorkshire League three times, The West Riding Trophy three times and The League Cup as well. In the 1950s the club won the Yorkshire League on a further two occasions, triumphed in the League Cup twice and reached the first round of the F.A.Cup four times. In 1954 he Robins also recorded the club’s highest ever attendance, as 7,000 saw an FA Cup 1st round tie with Bradford Park Avenue.

The Robins moved across town from their original home at The Bowling Green to their current Flaxley Road ground on Richard Street, which was purpose built in the early 50s. It is hoped that the club will in the future be moving to a brand new Conference standard stadium on East Common Lane next to Selby College.

The club’s record goalscorer is Graham Shepherd who notched up 158 goals between 1963 and 1982.

In the modern era one of Selby Towns’ most successful seasons came in 1996 when they won the NCEL Division One title and also progressed to the 4th round of the FA Vase. .A few years later, under the guidance of former Player Bob Lyon the club flourished

A WARM WELCOME TO SELBY TOWNonce more, winning the Presidents Cup, Barkston Ash Cup and The Vets over 40’s all in 2001.

Season 2004/05 saw the first team finish runners up in the NCEL Premier Division and the Under 19’s runners up in the Youth Alliance league. In 2009 the first team were Runners up in the Presidents Cup and semi-finalists in the League Cup.

After a few upheavals in the past two seasons, the club has seen four managers in 24 months as they try to solidify the club after the departure of long standing manager Lyons. At the start of the 2011-12 season Leon Sewell was appointed as manager, but after a dismal run of results he was asked to leave in September 2011, and Dave Heard was appointed. He managed to win his first game in charge as the Robins went through to the first round of the FA Vase with a 2-1 victory against Winterton Rangers. However, Heard too soon departed and Graham Hodder took the reigns, but was unable to prevent relegation from the top flight.

Following relegation Hodder also stepped down, and after a number of interviews the board appointed Phil Jones as manager ahead of the 2012-13 season with local man Nick Emery as his assistant. With Town bottom of the table going into November Jones resigned as manager after defeat to Grimsby Borough and at the time of print Selby were still searching for their fifth manager in 28 months.

Club history sourced online; apologies for any inaccuracies.


Billy Ward / GoalkeeperPreviously with Hull City. A very useful shot stopper Billy is big and brave and will put his body on the line for the team. Will be a useful asset to the team this season.

Adam Walters / GoalkeeperPreviously with York City. Adam is part of the Academy system and at only 16 this is his first season at senior level

Josh Dinsley / DefenderPreviously with Ricall United. In his second season with the club Josh has shown tremendous ability at full back, and will be pressing for first team starts this term.

Michael Barnett / DefenderMickey has a tremendous left foot, and will cause many teams problems with his ability to pick a pass and a cross. Equally at home in the middle of the park..

Reuben Pearse / DefenderPreviously with Thorpe United. Reuben has been a member of the club for a number of years now and his enigmatic style in defence encourages all around him into better performances.

Tom Summers / DefenderTom is quick and good in the air and a tremendous tackler. This is Tom’s first season at the club and he has fitted in straight away.

SELBY TOWNJosh O’Neill / MidfielderPreviously with Tadcaster Albion. Josh has made a welcome return to the club. A gutsy, stylish midfielder who has the skills and energy to more than succeed at this level.

Cohen Vause / ForwardPreviously with Swinefleet FC. Another player manager Phil Jones picked up following a pre-season friendly. Cohen has the ability to, and he will, lose his markers and score important goials.

Paul Jones / MidfielderFormerly with Boston Town. Son of recently departed manager Phil Jones, Paul is equally at home in midfield or defence. A true utility player who will be invaluable this season.

Chris Jackson / ForwardPreviously with Riccall United. A product of the Academy set up Chris is a striker who just knows how to score goals. His energy is there for everyone to see, and he has great determination.

Lee Darwood / ForwardThis is Lee’s second spell at the club. Lee has proven he can compete at Northern Counties East League level, and his experience will be vital this season.

Kieran Latham / ForwardPreviously with Thorpe United. Another product of the Academy Kee is tall and strong and will prove to be a handful for defenders this season.

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SELBY TOWN PROFILES

Craig Anderson / DefenderFormerly with Station FC. Craig has decided to give Northern Counties East League football a go this season, and Selby were delighted to sign him. Strong, quick and skillful, a true coup for the club.

David Heron / MidfielderPreviously with Tadcaster Albion. In his second season at the club, Dave is comfortable on the ball, extremely quick, a fantastic header of the ball who will need to be watched at set plays.

Nick Brown / ForwardPreviously with Boston Town. Nick has joined the club and brings plenty of experience up front. Nick is look-ing to score goals to help the club have a successful season in Division One.

Danny Moore / ForwardPreviously with Bottesford Town. After time away with The Poachers Danny has returned to the club, and with his experience is hoping to use it to his advantage this season.

Johnathon Wileman / ForwardIn his second spell with Selby Town Johnny is quick and strong and his pace will certainly worry defenders throughout the league.

Stephen Chapman / MidfieldPreviously with Hall Road Rangers. Steve is a quick and tricky winger, and is another who will get at defend-ers. A lot is expected from thisyoung man, and all at the club hope he can deliver.

Luke Crowther / DefenderLuke has rejoined the club that he left as a nineteen year-old after deciding to go into local football. Luke is good in the air and very quick across teh ground.

Niall Barker / MidfieldPreviously with Swinefleet FC. A third player signed by manager Phil Jones after impressing in a pre-season friendly. Niall has great composure, along with great feet. Another great signing for the club.

Aaron Raymond / MidfieldPreviously with Hull City. Aaron is an accomplished passer of the ball, with plenty of quality and energy, and is sure to be a hit in the Selby Town ranks.

Danny Grant / DefenderPreviously with Grimsby Town. Danny has joiend from Grimsby Town and is a young centre half who reads the game extremely well, and is very quick to go with it.

Liam Bennett / MidfieldPreviously with Goole AFC. Liam is one of three players who impressed manager Phil Jones in a pre-season friendly. Liam is strong and will be important to the club this season.

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LEAGUE NEWS

Steve Adams is the new man in the hot seat at NCEL Premier Division side Winterton Rangers. The ex-Maltby Main manager took over the reigns at West Street following the resignation of Lee Danysz, who stepped down last Tuesday, citing family reasons. The club have gone on record to publically thank Danysz for all his efforts since joining them in the summer.

With senior players Leigh Herrick and Mark McDonagh taking charge of team affairs for Winterton’s North Lincolnshire derby against Barton Town Old Boys last Saturday, which Rangers lost 3-0, Adam’s first game in charge of Rangers came against the team he left in the summer, Maltby Main on Tuesday night, but it was his ex-employers who triumphed, Main winning 2-1.

ADAMS TAKES OVER AT RANGERS

BOROUGH ATTENDANCES REVISED

SELBY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS AS PHIL JONES FLIES ROBINS’ NEST

In Tuesday night’s edition of the Main Issue we mentioned Grimsby Borough’s surprise inclusion as one of six NCEL clubs amongst the 250 top supported non-league sides in England and Wales according to the website Non League Matters.

Since that issue went to print the North Lincolnshire club’s crowd figures appear to have been significantly revised with as many as 100 shaved of some previously declared gates. It must be a very reflective fence they have around the ground at Bradley Road.

Today’s opponents Selby Town have had a difficult week after manager Phil Jones left the club in the wake of last Saturday’s defeat to Grimsby Borough. The 2-1 home loss was the Robins’ eighth consecutive league game without a win, a run of form which has seen them rooted to the foot of the table.

Officials at the Rigid Group Stadium placed on record their appreciation for all of Jones’ efforts, wishing him well for the future.

Following Jones departure Selby were pleasingly surprised by the number of applications received for the vacant post, and elected to close the vacancy early as they considered the nine submissions they had received. At the time of Main Issue going to print Selby had yet to announce their new boss, so feel free to participate in your own game of Guess Who behind the Away dugout at Oxford Street this afternoon.


MAIN IN ACTION

A frustrating trip across South Yorkshire for the Main as they went down 3-1 to Worsborough Bridge Athletic in tricky conditions. Athletic’s Park Road pitch had been under water the previous weekend and was only passed fit in a pre-match inspection, with much sand having been applied to the surface to counter the water damage. The result was a bobbly surface and a game that Rossington struggled to settle into.

Going down the slope in the first half the Main looked bright early on, but it was the home side who went ahead just eleven minutes in. Luke Atkinson breaking into the penalty area only to be tripped by a Main defender and the referee pointed to the spot. Liam McFayden converting the penalty to give Athletic a 1-0 lead.

Within a couple of minutes Rossington were back level though as they took advantage of a lack of concentration in the home defence, A break down the right saw the ball fall to Jonathan Mirfin and his low shot beat the home keeper to level the scores. The rest of the half was to prove in the main uneventful, and it remained 1-1 right through to the break.

The second half began as the first had finished, as a scrappy affair

bogged down in midfield with few notable opportunities on goal. With twenty minutes to go the home side shuffled their pack and introduced the pacey Lee Anthony on the right. The changes would pay dividends relatively quickly as Athletic won a corner on the right. The delivery found Lee Garside in enough space to place a powerful header beyond Lee Appleby and put the home side back in front.

Within a few minutes that lead was increased as Rossington lost their shape and composure trying to chase the game. Atkinson won a free-kick on the left and from the delivery Garside was again free to plant another header into the Main net to make it 3-1.

That’s how things remained until the final whistle with Main struggling to create clear chances and falling to another frustrating defeat.

SAT 10TH NOVEMBER // NCEL DIVISION ONEWORSBOROUGH BRIDGE ATH. 3-1 ROSSINGTON MAIN


MAIN IN ACTION

A disappointing night at Oxford Street for Rossington Main as they found themselves on the wrong end of a 3-0 scoreline which somewhat flattered the visitors. Bottesford were certainly quick and effective going forward, but were far from resolute in all areas of the field, and had Rossington taken their own first half chances then the scoreline could, and should, have been much different.

As has been a worrying characteristic of late Main started sluggishly and it was the visitors who had the better of the opening exchanges; Bottesford going ahead after just nine minutes. Having thwarted one ball into the box Rossington failed to regain their shape and when the ball came in from the right again The Poachers had two men over with Danny Boulton meeting the cross to head home the opening goal.

After spending the opening quarter of an hour on the back foot Main steadily began to assert themselves on the game and had the better of the match’s second quarter. Indeed Rossington should have been level as they showed some neat approach play following a corner; Shaun Pendleton getting round the back of Bottesford on the right to fire a low ball across goal. Unfortunately, with the goal begging Adam Wisdom lost the ball beneath his feet, and despite the best efforts of Nathan Fraser arriving late it fell the wrong side of the post.

Moments later Wisdom would have another great chance to level the

game, but again his touch let him down; in behind the Bottesford back-line Wisdom hesitated expecting a linesman’s flag, and when none came his heavy touch allowed the keeper to collect. Rossington’s inability to take their chances would be punished ten minutes before the break as Martin Pembleton doubled the visitors’ lead; his low shot from outside the area going in off the inside of the post.

Throughout the second half Main would struggle to get themselves into the match and on the hour mark fell even further behind as Bottesford broke from defence. Scott Wilby picked the ball way out on the left and carried it all the way to the edge of the box before hitting a firm shot beyond Lee Appleby for 3-0.

Rossington had glimpses of goal late on; a Nathan Fraser shot flew just wide, whilst the visitors’ keeper was also tested on one occasion, but their luck in front of goal remains non existent and Bottesford were able to see out the victory without too much concern.

TUES 13TH NOVEMBER // NCEL DIVISION ONEROSSINGTON MAIN 0-3 BOTTESFORD TOWN


MAIN NEWSROSSINGTON MAIN GET FIRST CLASS BOOST

Despite the 3-0 defeat, Tuesday night’s match with Bottesford Town did bring some reason to cheer for the Main as they were given a welcome financial boost by First Group.

The transport and travel firm have a charity and sponsorship fund for worthy causes within the community, and with the support of Pete Mair, a bid from Rossington Main proved successful.

First have very kindly awarded £1,000 to Rossington Main to go towards the improvement of facilities here at Oxford Street.

The club and the committee at Rossington Main are hugely thankful to Pete and First Group for their generosity.

Above: 1st team Manager Steve Lodge (centre) receives the cheque from Des Porter of First Group (left) and

Pete Mair (right).

PENDLETON MOVES ON DOWN UNDERThe good news above is tempered with some disappointment for the club this week as defender Shaun Pendleton is set to play his last game for the Main today.

‘Pendo’ has been a valuable member of the team, not only this season but in previous campaigns as well.An excellent defensive footballer and more than capable of performing in midfield as well, he has also proved a great leader too having taken over the captain’s armband during Dave Holvey’s absence through injury.

Shaun leaves the club to move to Australia, and all at the club wish him well with his move down under. He will of course always be welcome back at Oxford Street in the future.


IN RESERVE

The second team continued their good form in the knock out competitions they progressed to the 3rd round of the Sheffield & Hallamshire Rosehill Press Challenge Cup.

Caribbean Sports of the Sheffield County Senior League were the visitors to Oxford Street for this second round tie last Saturday. The visitors were an unknown quantity to the Main, and their late arrival for the fixture only served to further the mystery of the opponents.

With Scott Spencer and Niall Doyle doing the Reserves proud in the 1st team squad of late and James Batchelor unavailable, Rhys Brailey wore the armband for the first time. Ryan Shelton started his first game of the season up top with Eric McMillan. Young Josh Bathgate started wide left and Tom Harte stepped into central midfield. The Main also welcomed the return of Dan Elcoat from injury.

The Main’s defence were particularly faultless in this win, Will Rowley, Jonathan Cook, Dean Jones and Daniel Green all putting in excellent performances to ensure a clean sheet.

The first half was quite an even affair, with both teams taking time to measure each other up. The closest either side came to scoring was a fantastic volley by Bathgate for the Main which was well saved by the visitors’ keeper. At the other end Dan

Lodge went untroubled for the first forty-five minutes.

The second half proved to be more open, and the Main took full advantage. A smart move down the right including Jones, ended with a Harte cross that was headed home by Dave McGee to put Rossington ahead.

The second goal came not long after when 16 year old Bathgate knocked a superb pass into the path of Shelton, who quickly latched onto it and smartly finished past the onrushing keeper to wrap up the victory.

Despite moving their best player from centre back to centre forward in the latter stages of the game, Caribbean Sports never came close to scoring as the Main’s back line remaining organised and concentrated to secure a 2-0 win and a place in the hat for round three.

Rossington Main Team: Lodge; Cook, Rowley, Jones, Green; McGee, Harte, Braierly, Bathgate; Shelton, McMillan

Substitutes:Flynn (on for Shelton)Elcoat (on for McMillan)

Man of the Match: Josh Bathgate

SAT 10TH NOVEMBER // SHEFFIELD & HALLAMSHIREROSEHILL PRESS CHALLENGE CUP 2ND ROUND

ROSSINGTON MAIN 2-0 CARIBBEAN SPORTS

Thanks to Dan Lodge for the match details


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Competition IndexNCEL (League) FAC (FA Cup)LC (League Cup) FAV (FA Vase)SHSC (Sheffield Hallamshire Cup)

Guide to TableWisdom10 Sub on for number shownWisdom 2 Denotes goalscorer 2-1* Includes own goal for MainHome fixtures in Capitals

FraserMcLaughlinSidebottomSidebottomSidebottomSidebottomSidebottomMaughan

FallonTunney

SidebottomSidebottomSidebotton

Sidebottom 2TaylorClark

ChipamungaChipamunga

TaylorClarkSpearsSpears

PendletonTaylorTaylorTaylor

PendletonPendleton

TaylorTaylorMirfinTaylorTunneyTunneyTunneyGreenGreen

TunneyTaylorTaylor

PendletonTaylor

PendletonPendleton

FallonFallonFallonFallon

McLaughlinMcLaughlin

WisdomWisdomWisdomWisdomWisdomWisdomFallon

WisdomWisdom

ThorntonThorntonThorntonThorntonWisdom

ThorntonThornton

TaylorFraser

McLaughlinFraser

MaughanThornton

FallonFallonTaylor

McLaughlinFallonGreen

ChipamungaThorntonThornton

FraserFraserFraserFraserFraserFraser

Wisdom

McLaughlinDoyle

PendletonDoyleClarkClark

McLaughlinClarkClarkClark

MaughanChipamunga

GreenClarkClarkGreenGreenClarkClarkDoyleClark

Chipamunga

Doyle7

RowleyMaughan8

Thornton9

Thornton4

Tunney4

Chipamunga11

McGee2

SidebottomHansonHarteClark9

Wisdom7

Chipamunga9

Jones9

Spears6

WildeyDoyle11

Chipamunga11

Wisdom9

Fallon5

ClarkChipamunga9

Clark14

Maughan11

Wisdom10

WisdomWildeyJones5

Spears4

Thornton11

Clark9

WildeyChipamunga7

Brailey

Mirfin

Kilmartin7

Thornton9

Wisdom

Fraser11

Maughan9

Wildey1

Wildey1

17


FOOTBALL’S FAULTS CONTINUING MAIN ISSUE’S LOOK AT FOOTBALL’S UGLY SIDE

NO. 4. ‘CLEM’ FROM THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE SHOWEach and every Saturday, from August through to May, a nation waits nervously. All of us on edge, uneasy, wary at the prospect that this time it could be us. This Saturday could be the day that he strikes our town. We cannot avoid him, we cannot prevent him, we can only hope that ultimately he is more scared than us, and that if we don’t move he will not attack us. The threat is very real. And that reality is that one day, whether we like it or not, ‘Clem’ will turn in our town.

He will come bounding over with his over-familiar music teacher mateyness, popping up out of nowehere to deliver a piece to camera as if he’s just escaped from the hand of Matthew Corbett. He will quiz staff and fans and bemused players with nonsensical questioning and a fixed grin, like a mauve jumper clad Jim Henson creation that had gone sentient. Clem is always looking for an angle, he is a snooker player making a safety shot whilst dressed as a pantomime horse. Out of place and of concern.

The main problem with ‘Clem’ is that he is the sort of man who you suspect facilitated his own nickname, to the point that I don’t even know what his actual name is. The enthusiasm he displays toward those he interviews is

too often mis-placed, meaning it comes across as the sort of faux-jocularity displayed by someone you vaguely know as they lead up to asking for a favour or reimbursement of that tenner they once leant you; “Here he is… Gaffer, the Gaffer, eh? Look at you, check the suit out. How you settling in? Yeah… hey, look… mate… you couldn’t give us a hand shifting this wardrobe could you?”

In Clem lies the crux of the failings of football on television, in that he endeavours so earnestly to please it ultimately disappoints. Football coverage increasingly and cringingly tries to tap into some marketing perceived version of supporters and their ‘banter ’; jokes about players with tashes and words like ‘tekkers’ and ‘worldy’ This is Clem’s fuel.

Perhaps Clem’s cheery inside look at teams would be ideal for a Football League magazine show, but on a highlights programme, at midnight, when you just want to see your team’s goals and get off to bed, it just grates. To all intents and purposes Clem is The Texan from Joseph Heller ’s Catch-22, a man so happy and good-natured that ultimately no-one can stand him.


LEAGUE TABLESNORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE DIVISION ONE

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.

Pts4036353434343333323129282724242019171414139

GD+19+11+16+28+23+12+14+9

+13-2+1+5-1+1-9

-12-3

-13-25-39-14-34

A19341723252827253537292735344542344344633853

F38453351484041344835303234353630313019242419

L25637454889788

1099

1013131014

D4324143621243302452243

W121111101110109

1010988786544432

P18191917191818192019201919181817181919191719

Athersley RecreationCleethorpes TownPontefract CollieriesAlbion SportsAFC EmleyLouth TownWorsborough Bridge AthKnaresborough TownTeversalShirebrook TownGrimsby BoroughClipstone WelfareBottesford TownHemsworth M.W.Dinnington TownAskern VillaEccleshill UnitedYorkshire AmateurROSSINGTON MAINAppleby FrodinghamHallamSelby Town

DONCASTER & DISTRICT PREMIER LEAGUE

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.

P776789857688

Pts21191313121110*107600

GD+26+26+7+1+4+4

+18+7-4-9

-34-46

A587

111919113

17234256

F313414122323291013148

10

L001244314488

D011102111000

W764443432200

Bramley SunnysideShafton VillaHemsworth TownSutton RoversScawthorpe & Bentley R.South Elmsall United Serv.ROSSINGTON MAINKinsley BoysDenaby UnitedBawtry TownSouth Kirkby CollieryCarcroft Village

*3 points deductedMexborough Town resigned from the League; their results have been expunged


RESULTS SERVICE

Barton Town Old BoysHeanor Town

Lincoln Moorlands RailwayLiversedge

Long Eaton UnitedMaltby Main

Nostell Miners WelfareScarborough Athletic

Tadcaster AlbionThackley

Albion SportsBottesford Town

Cleethorpes TownHallam

Hemsworth Miners WelfareLouth Town

Pontefract CollieriesSelby Town

Shirebrook TownWorsborough Bridge Athletic

Yorkshire Amateur

Davys FCKinsley Boys Res.Swinton Athletic

Jubilee SportsPenistone Church Res.

ROSSINGTON MAINEcclesfield Red Rose

Hemsworth TownWombwell Main

Winterton RangersGlasshoughton WelfareStaveley Miners WelfareArnold TownParkgateArmthorpe WelfarePickering TownBrighouse TownWorksop ParramoreRetford United

Askern VillaAthersley RecreationEccleshill UnitedAppleby FrodinghamTeversalClipstone WelfareAFC EmleyGrimsby BoroughKnaresborough TownROSSINGTON MAINDinnington Town

Worsborough Bridge Ath. ResDenaby UnitedShepleyScawthorpe & Bentley RhinosHare & HoundsCaribbean SportsHepworth UnitedOughtibridge WMCBoynton Sports

3 - 03 - 00 - 23 - 11 - 22 - 11 - 13 - 32 - 10 - 1

9 - 12 - 43 - 23 - 41 - 32 - 10 - 21 - 20 - 13 - 11 - 3

6 - 22 - 5

3 - 1^3 - 02 - 12 - 0

1 - 2^0 - 85 - 1

NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE DIVISION ONE

SHEFFIELD & HALLAMSHIRE ROSEHILL PRESS CHALLENGE CUP2ND ROUND

SATURDAY 10TH NOVEMBERNORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

Results service compiled with the aid of both the BARIS Northern Counties East League website, and the Football Mitoo website.

Crofton SportsHall Green UnitedDinnington Town Res.Scholes AFCBramley SunnysideNostell M.W. ResAFC Dronfield Woodhouse

Holbrook Sports

Tadcaster AlbionNostell Miners WelfareArmthorpe WelfareScarborough AthleticAppleby FrodinghamPickering TownLouth Town

Selby TownBottesford TownPontefract Collieries

Clay Cross TownBorrowash Victoria

Retford UnitedWorksop ParramoreWinterton Rangers

Eccleshill United


AFC Emley Res.Everest

Millmoor JuniorsKirkburton

Swallownest Miners WelfareStocksbridge Park Steels Res.

Hemsworth M.W. Res.

Long Eaton United

Brighouse TownGlasshoughton Welfare

Grimsby BoroughLiversedge

ParkgateThackley

Worsborough Bridge Athletic

AFC EmleyROSSINGTON MAIN

Teversal

Heanor TownShirebrook Town

Barton Town Old BoysLincoln Moorlands Railway

Maltby Main

Albion Sports

1 - 11 - 06 - 04 - 01 - 0

12 - 00 - 3

0 - 1^

0 - 22 - 2*1 - 30 - 25 - 15 - 10 - 3

7 - 00 - 30 - 1


WEDNESDAY 14TH NOVEMBERDERBYSHIRE SENIOR CUP 2ND ROUND

NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

TUESDAY 13TH NOVEMBERDERBYSHIRE SENIOR CUP 2ND ROUND


RESULTS SERVICE

NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE CUP 2ND ROUND

^after extra-time *match won on penalties; AFC Emley Res. won 4-3, Nostell M.W. won 4-3.


AWAY DAY TRAVEL BACK THE BLUES ON THE ROAD

Saturday 24th NovemberAppleby Frodingham

Brumby Hall Sports GroundAshby Road

Scunthorpe, DN16 1AANCEL Division One

Kick-off: 3:00pmAdmission: £4, £2 and £1Cover for 150 (150 seats)

DirectionsTake the M181 into Scunthorpe. At roundabout turn right onto A18. Straight on at mini roundabout, take 3rd exit at next large roundabout. Head up the hill (A18) to next roundabout. Turn left and entrance to ground is 100m along on the left Public TransportHalf a mile from Scunthorpe station. Left out of station into Station Road; left into Ashby Road and over bridge, over roundabout and the ground is on the right.

Saturday 8th DecemberDinnington Town

Phoenix Park131 Laughton RoadDinnington, S25 2PPNCEL Division One

Kick-off: 3:00pmAdmission: £4 and £2

Cover for 200 (80 seats)

DirectionsHead through Tickhill and then take the A60 south through Oldcotes. Turn left onto the B6463; in Dinnigton turn left onto Breck Lane. Turn left at roundabout onto Laughton Road. Ground is on the left after 400 metres.Public TransportBus 18/18a from Doncaster Interchange, takes 50 minutes to Dinnington centre. Leaves at 1:30pm. Return at 5:30pm


MEET THE MAIN MENSteve Lodge (Manager)Steve took over the reigns for the end of the 2010/11 season, leading the club to the Wilkinson Sword Trophy. Last season, Steve’s first full season in charge, was also successful as the first team broke a number of club records to achieve their best NCEL finish. A firm believer in club spirit, which is why most players and officials at the club are local.

Ian Wilson (Assistant Manager)A former Wales youth and amateur international Ian also does an excellent job as club groundsman amongst other roles. Previously in charge of Rossington FC, he took that club from local Sunday football to the top flight of the Central Midlands League

Lee ApplebyNow in his 7th season at the Main, making him one of the top appearance makers in recent years Lee was instrumental in our record breaking season last year with some outstanding performances and 12 clean sheets. Dedicated, honest and hardworking as well as agile, quick and boasting superb handling Lee is one of the best keepers the NCEL has to offer.

Jordan WildeyYoung Jordan will provide competition for the number one shirt this year after some impressive displays in tough games for both 1st and 2nd teams last season where he performed maturely and competently. He is a fantastic shot stopper, agile and very confident.

Bradley BillamFlying full back Brad continues to grow at left back; combining athleticism, confidence and consistency with a willingness to work forwards and backwards to become a valuable member of the Main squad. His attacking prowess was clear to see last year as he was credited with 8 assists.

Dan ElcoatPrimarily a central defender, Dan can play anywhere across the back four and also in

central midfield. He is strong in the air and tenacious in the tackle, boasting good communication skills and a strong desire to play.

Chris HansonChris joined the Main late last season from Yorkshire Main, playing a versatile role in the Rossington defence. Chris is calm in possession and is a good reader of the game.

Tom HarteVery good on the ball and well organised Tom came back to football last year after some time away from the game. He played with the Reserves last season but has shown during pre-season that he is capable of becoming a 1st team player.

David Holvey2011/12 Manager’s Player of the Year; Club Captain Dave lead by example last year and his never say die attitude and loyalty to the club make him an invaluable asset. A great leader and robust defender Dave is also capable of pin-point long range passes that turn defence quickly into attack.

Dean JonesDean can play in any position across the back four, as he has done for the Reserves. Another player to return to the game after some time away, Dean is a good footballer and very good in the air.

Will Rowley2011/12 Reserves Players’ Player of the Year. Long-time Main man Will is an old school central defender who provided some excellent displays last season. Solid in the air, well-timed in the tackle and a threat at set pieces he is reliable and extremely valuable for both sides.

Richard SpearsVery hard working, committed and energetic, Richard played an important role in the club’s strong 2011/12 campaign. Richard will no doubt look to continue working hard to cement his place in the team.


1919 Q & AAS ROSSINGTON MAIN WERE FORMED IN 1919, WE PROVIDE 19

QUESTIONS & 19 ANSWERS TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW THE MAIN MENThis afternoon’s interviewee is forward ADAM WISDOM who will be hop-

ing to add to his goal tally against Selby Town today.

Q1. When was your Rossington Main debut and who was it against?A1. My debut was during the pre-season tournament last season, 2011-12, against Cleethorpes Town. Q2. What is your first footballing memory?A2. My first memory is playing in my first game for my under 7’s team and playing right wing on a pitch that felt the size of three pitches at that age.

Q3. What was the first team you ever played for?A3. The first team I played for was a team in Gainsborough called Midtown United.

Q4. Which team do you support?A4. I’m an Arsenal fan.

Q5. What’s you favorite ever team kit?A5. My favourite kit was my first Arsenal shirt my mother brought me.

Q6. Which footballer was your boyhood hero?A6. I had many (Clarence Seedorf, Edgar Davids, Pele, Eric Cantana, John Barnes and David Rocastle and many more come to mind) but mainly my boyhood hero was Ian Wright.

Q7. Who do you consider the greatest ever player in your position? A7. As I was growing I’ would have said Thierry Henry, but of all time I would say Pele.

Q8. What was the first professional game you ever watched in the flesh?A8. The first game I went to watch was Gainsborough Trinity against Lincoln City at Sincil Bank in the FA Cup. Q9. If you could travel in time to attend any match ever which would you choose? A9. If I could travel back to see any game it would be back to the Arsenal vs Liverpool in 1989 as Michael Thomas scoring the deciding goal.

Q10. What make of boots do you prefer to wear? A10. My preferred boots are either Nike or Puma.

Q11. What is your most prized footballing possession?A11. The Manager’s Player of the Year Award I won playing in the 1999/2000 season as a lot happened that year.


Quiz Answers (from page 42): 1. A red rose, 2. Coventry City, 3. Luton Town, 4. AFC Emley, Athersley Recreation, Clipstone Welfare, Shirebrook Town, Teversal, 5. Burton Albion, 6. Cardiff City, 7. Morecambe and Southend United, 8. Knaresborough Town and Pontefract Collieries, 9. Oldham Athletic and Sheffield Wednesday, 10. An image of a tree. 11. Canary

(Norwich City), Cockerel (Tottenham Hotspur), Eagle (Manchester City), Liver Bird (Liverpool) Swan (Swansea City), Throstle (West Bromwich Albion)

Q12. Favourite ground you have ever played at? A12. Haha, well apart from Oxford Street, Gigg Lane is possibly the best pitch I’ve played on, during an FA Youth Cup game against Bury in 2002.

Q13. If you could play at any ground in the world which would it be? A13. There are too many, but as a Gooner I’d say the Emirates Stadium.

Q14. Who is the best player you have ever played alongside?A14. Richard Gregory as a YT at Doncaster Rovers.

Q15. Who is the best player you have ever played against? A15. Marcus Williams when he was a YT at Scunthorpe United

Q16. What is your proudest achievement in football so far?A16. Being able to play for the clubs I have.

Q17. What has been your favorite moment playing for Rossington Main? A17. The pre-season tournament at the start of the 2011/2012 season and getting to know the lads. Q18. Can you sum what playing for Rossington Main means to you in 5 words or less? A18. Community, pride and passion Q19. Lastly, which other 4 players (past or present famous or not) would make up your fantasy dream team?A19. Ian Wright, John Barnes, David Seaman, Dennis Bergkamp.

FOLLOW ADAM, AND ROSSINGTON MAIN

ON TWITTERIf for some reason you’d like to hear more from Wiz you can do so by following him on twitter: @MrAWisdomAnd why not follow the club’s official twitter account for regular updates on all things to do with the Main;@RossingtonMain*Views expressed on social media are those of the individuals and may not reflect the views of RMFC, nor it’s members or committee.

Michael Thomas scores ‘that’ goal


MEET THE MAIN MENShaun PendletonShaun played the majority of last season at centre back before moving into central midfield where he put in some great displays. Versatile and very professional in his approach, Shaun is a hard worker. His defensive attributes are as impressive as his offensive ones. A very strong passer of the ball, he can play a vital role in playmaking from deeper positions.

John TunneyJohn joins the club from Yorkshire Main after several very successful seasons there. A versatile player who is equally capable of playing anywhere in defence or midfield.

Marcel ChipamungaYoung local lad Marcel is making his first steps into senior football this season, hoping to gain experience and develop as a player. Marcel has already shown the management team that he has bags of potential and willingness to learn.

Ben ClarkYoung and enthusiastic with a good attitude to learning the game. wide man Ben is also making his first step into senior football. He is full of pace and positive running which will no doubt cause a problem for defenders.

Niall DoyleAs the Reserve team captain Niall has become an important part of the club, helping the Reserves to a close title race last season. Niall likes to keep the ball moving and push forward into goal scoring positions whenever possible.

Nathan FraserAnother very versatile player who is naturally gifted, Nathan loves to attack and run at players and his creativity could prove important . Nathan’s ability to play out wide, down the middle, up front and even at the back makes him a key squad member.

Jonathan MirfinMain’s 2011/12 Supporters’ Player of the Year. Jonathan continues to impress at the Main with consistent displays in the centre of

midfield. Jonathan rarely gives the ball away, starting attacks and creating chances for his team mates. The controlled midfielder is also useful from free-kicks.

Danny TaylorDanny joins the club from Askern this season and can play across the midfield and at full back, is very confident in possession and looks after the ball well.

Brandon FallonBrandon burst into the Main squad in March. Tall, powerful and very quick and for such a young lad he fits in very well at this level. After only seven appearances last season, we are waiting to see even more of Brandon this year.

Tom McLaughlinPace, dribbling and finishing are just three attributes that make Tom a very dangerous opponent for defenders. He can play up front or on either wing. Tom joins after several seasons with Askern Villa and will be looking to cement a starting role at the Main this term.

Scott MaughanThe club’s overall top scorer last season.as he make his return to football after some time away from the game. It proved very successful as he fired the Reserves into a title chasing spot. Scott is a natural finisher who comes alive around the penalty area.

Dean ThorntonA former regular scorer for the Reserves, Dean has returned to force his way into the 1st team. Dean is excellent with his back to goal and good in the air, but equally as effective running past the back four. A natural finisher and confident in front of goal.

Adam WisdomAdam is blessed with pace and power and his physical attributes and appetite to work make him a handful for opponents. A threat running beyond defenders, but really comes alive from close range, where he scored all of his goals last season.


STARTING ELEVEN

My Father & Other Working Class Heroes by Gary ImlachA touching and revealing portrait of football in the 1950s as sports presenter Gary Imlach examines his dad’s career as a footballer with Nottingham Forest and Scotland.

The Far Corner by Harry PearsonA brilliantly hilarious and informative journey around football in the North East told with Pearson’s notably dry with and humour.

Only a Game? by Eamon DunphyA somewhat seminal book, as Eamon Dunphy explains just what it is like to be a professional footballer outside the top flight during his time at Millwall.

A Season With Verona by Tim ParksTim Parks spends a season with Italian side Hellas Verona attempting to understand the club, its fans and their unique culture.

Red Dragons by Phil SteadThe Story of Welsh Football; Phil Stead painstakingly traces the history of the game in Wales, from the first clubs to present day, delivering a great read.

Kicking & Screaming by Andrew Ward & Rogan TaylorA fascinating oral history of the game in Great Britain compiled from hundreds of interviews with former players, managers and supporters.

Parklifeby Nick VarleySubtitled a search for the heart of football, against the backdrop of the Hillsborough Disaster Nick Varley attempts to understand the game as it exists in the late 1990s

Fever Pitchby Nick HornbyThe first true book about the absurdity and irrationality of being a football fan. Often copied and mimicked over the years but never really bettered.

Football Against The Enemy by Simon KuperIn 1994 Simon Kuper planned “to investigate precisely how politics and football intertwined throughout the world. It was a subject that always fascinated me, and I was conscious that such a book hadn’t been written before,” Kuper has said. And the result certainly is a fascinating read.

The Miracle of Castel di Sangro by Joe McGinnissMcGinniss details the unlikely rise of Italian football team Castel di Sangro, a town of just 5,000 people to the heights of Serie B.

The Half Decent Football Bookfrom When Saturday ComesEverything that you ever wanted to know about British football that you’ll never find in Rothmans Year Books. A guide to the game from its leading magazine.

THIS ISSUE’S XI: ELEVEN FOOTBALL BOOKS YOU OUGHT TO READ


HALF-TIME TEASERSTACKLE THIS XI ON THE SUBJECT OF BRITISH CLUB CRESTS

1. Which flower is depicted on the club crest of Blackburn Rovers?2. Which English Football League side has an elephant on its club crest?3. Which Conference club’s club crest features a straw hat?4. As well as ourselves, 5 further NCEL Division One clubs feature a Colliery wheel on their club crest, who are they?5. Which League Two club has a fat man kicking a football as it’s club crest?6. Which Football League side have had their Bluebird replaced by a Red Dragon?

7. Which two League Two sides have a shrimp on their club crest?8. Which two NCEL Division One clubs feature a castle on their club crest?9. Which two Football League sides have an owl within their club crest?10. Dagenham & Redbridge, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Tranmere Rovers, and Wigan Athletic are the only Football League sides to feature what on their club crest?11. Name the six different birds that feature on the crests of current Premier League teams.

Answers can be found at the foot of page 35.

SPECTATOR NOTICEThe committee, officials and all volunteers involved at Rossington Main have worked hard in recent years to establish a positive reputation for the club in both the local community and the wider footballing fraternity. We are rightly proud that this club is appreciated as one which upholds the true values of grassroots community football, and that Oxford Street is seen as a welcoming and friendly ground to visit. We ask that you help us to maintain this reputation during your time with us at the ground, ensuring that all present have a positive experience, regardless of the match result, and leave more than happy to visit us at Oxford Street again. Football is, after all, a game to be enjoyed by players, spectators and officials alike. Rossington Main is a keen supporter of both the ‘Respect’ and ‘Kick It Out’ campaigns, as such foul, racial or obscene language will not be

tolerated within the ground. Please respect the right of all supporters, both home and away, to enjoy the game of football.

Please do not;- Ride bicycles in the ground- Smoke in the Main Stand or any club buildings- Stand in front of the seated areas- Allow dogs off their leads- Consume alcohol from glass containers at pitchside.- Enter the field of play before, during or after the game, other than at times necessitated for Health & Safety. All vehicles parked at Oxford Street are done so at the vehicle owner’s risk, though our shooting has improved in recent seasons. Thank you for supporting your local football team, and for purchasing this matchday programme.

TODAY’S TEAMS

Steve LodgeIan Wilson

Lee ApplebyJordan Wildey

Richard SpearsBradley BillamDavid Holvey

Shaun PendletonJohn TunneyChris HansonDean Jones

Jonathan MirfinBen Clark

Stuart RodgersDanny Taylor

Brandon FallonDean ThorntonNathan Fraser

Adam WisdomMarcel Chipamunga

Tom McLaughlinShane Maughan

UnknownUnknown

Billy WardCraig AndersonMichael BarnettJosh O’NeillTom SummersReuben PearsePaul JonesDavid HeronStephen ChapmanLee DarwoodChris JacksonDanny MooreNick BrownJosh DinsleyJonathon WilemanKieran LathamAdam WaltersCohen VauseLiam BennettNiall BarkerAaron ReymondDanny GrantLuke Crowther

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ROSSINGTON MAIN vs SELBY TOWN

MATCHOFFICIALS

Steven Holroyd(West Yorkshire)

Colin Parker(South Yorkshire)

Patrick Wyatt(South Yorkshire)

MANAGERCOACH

UPCOMINGMATCHES

ATOXFORD

STREET

Sat 24th Nov. 2:00pm

2ND TEAMvs

SCAWTHORPE & BENTLEY RHINOSDon. Senior Prem

Sat 1st Dec. 3:00pm

1ST TEAMvs

ALBION SPORTSNCEL Div 1

ON BEHALF OF ALL AT ROSSINGTON MAIN FCEnjoy the game & thank you for supporting your local team

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