Chairman: Ken Jacobs Commercial Director: Craig Buckingham

Manager: Wayne Mew Assistant Manager: Stuart Long

Coach: Dave Smith Res. Manager: Francis Benali

Res. Coach: Craig Mew Treasurer: Paul Taylor

Secretary: Carolyn Mew Wyvern Secretary: Laura Hicks

Medical Staff: Paul Coffin & Dave Penny Programme Editor: Cameron Melling

Safety Officer: Mike Garner Youth Protection Officer: Laura Hicks

Home colours: White & Black Away Colours: Blue

First Team Midweek Games: Tuesdays Reserve Midweek Games: Thursdays

Club Website: www.romseytownfc.com Founded: 1886

Ground: The Bypass Ground Last Season League: 16th

FA Cup: Extra Preliminary Round FA Vase: Second Qualifying Round Hampshire Senior Cup: 2nd Round

League Cup: 1st Round

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Today‘s visitors are the second team for the Isle of Wight to play us in as many weeks—Newport IOW. Romsey did the double over Newport last season so will be looking for revenge. Last seasons results: 3-1 & 1-0

Nickname: The Port Team Colours: Yellow & Blue 09/10 League Position: 10th Manager: Paul Sleep Assistant: Mark Fletcher Physio: Zoë Wilmot-Amies 09/10 Goalscorer: Iain Seabrook (19) 09/10 Most Apperances : Darren Powell(40)

The modern Newport IOW Football Club, with it‘s well appointed St George‘s Park facilities, presents a different picture from that con-

jured up by the club‘s origins on January 27th 1888. The actual date of formation can be established from the original minute book,

which is still in the club‘s possession. At that time, well over 100 years ago, Newport played on a piece of land known as Well‘s Field,

which later became known as Church Litten.

Newport became founder members of the Isle Of Wight League in 1898 and were League Champions of that competition on four oc-

casions, they were champions for the first time in 1908, adding further championships in 1909, 1910 and 1924. In 1927 the club be-

came members of the Hampshire League.

The 1935/36 season saw Newport reach the 2nd Round of the FA Cup for the first time, bowing out at Southall. Newport once again

reached the 2nd Round of the FA Cup in 1946 when they defeated Clapton Orient in the 1st Round, before losing at Aldershot. The

decade from the mid-1940s was a golden era for the club, with Newport appearing in the 1st Round of the FA Cup on a regular basis.

League clubs faced were Swindon Town in 1952/53 and again the following season, Watford in 1956/57 and Shrewsbury Town in

1958/59.

As the story moves into the 1960‘s, despite further Hampshire Senior Cup wins in 1961 and 1966, the club struggled both on and off

the pitch and in 1969 the club was relegated from Division One of the Hampshire League for the only time in its history.

In 1986, Newport became founder members of the Wessex League, finishing a creditable fourth place in that debut season. The fol-

lowing campaign was to be the club‘s last in the Wessex League when, despite finishing as runners up in the league, they were pro-

moted to the Southern League. Locally, on the Isle of Wight, the club has had great success in it‘s ―Gold Cup‖. This senior trophy has

been won by the club on no fewer than 34 occasions since it‘s first success in 1930.

The 2000/01 season was a highly successful one for the club with the Islanders winning the Dr Martens League Eastern Division

Championship. That season saw a massive 22 clean sheets kept, and an unbeaten run of 24 matches. Promotion to the top flight of

the Dr Martens League proved to be a major hurdle with the Islanders in what was to be their only season in the Premier Division.

Sadly by December of 2003/04 the club was in administration and the fight to keep the club alive was taken up by the supporters. The

Save Newport (FC) Action Group fought tooth and nail and were rewarded with a new Board with some directors coming from the

Supporters Trust. The 2004-05 Season saw Newport make its debut in the Isthmian League, the first season was a struggle but

through the legendary ‗port passion, the Islanders came good. The club were also proud to play host to the ESFA‘s England U19‘s

side versus Finland, the 2-0 home win saw a crowd of 2986 at St George‘s Park.

2007/08 saw the Port struggle on and off the pitch. The reigns were picked up by members of the Supporters Trust who engaged

manager Derek Ohren but with little funds for players, relegation was to follow at the end of the season. Better use of the clubs facili-

ties improved finances; this led to the signing of a completely new side which went on to finish sixth in the Wessex Premier in their

first season. Prospects look good as a new youth structure has led to players coming through into the first team squad and a return

to the Southern League is the ambition that everyone at the club shares.

Steve Hollicks: Newly signed goalkeeper from Totton & Eling Jake Fulford: Young goalkeeper who came through QK Brad Doyle: Young defender joined midway through last year. Jake Long: Tough full back resigned last season from Lyming-ton after previously being at Romsey Richard Hayter: Solid defender who can play all across the back—ever present last season Gareth Batchelor: Skilful centre back who begins his second season with Romsey Ross Gregory: Captain spent many years at Romsey before signing for AFC Totton is back at the heart of the defence Henry Rule: Defender, new signing, previously of M&T Luke Baker: Second season at Town, formed a solid partner-ship with Chris Hall last season Luke Dempsey: Midfielder, new signing from high flyers Sholing Chris Hall: Second season in centre midfield and an eye for a goal Kieran Gallagher: Joined part way through last season and has been solid since, will be playing centre mid. Chris Morris: New midfielder recruited from Alresford Macs Sampays: Third season at Romsey, never misses a game on the wing. Callum Stanley: New winger from New Milton, very pacey James Whitlock: Skilful winger who has progressed through the reserves Simon De‘ath: The Assassin, Romsey legend, longest ever serving player and all time top goalscorer Ryan Long: Very quick striker who resigned halfway through last season after leaving for Gosport for 6 months. Ben ‗Chalky‘ White: New striker signed from Alton Town has scored over 30 goals in the past two seasons

Newport‘s Pen Pics

John Simpkins (Goalkeeper/Coach) Very experienced goalkeeper who had a long and successful career in the South-

ern League, previous clubs include Newport, Bashley Basingstoke and Salisbury.

Cameron Farley (Goalkeeper) Young keeper who has progressed through the youth ranks at Newport. Highly rated and

already breaking in to the first team squad

Ross Gregory (Defender/Midfield) Exciting full/wing back who likes to get forward into attacking roles. Scores fre-

quently and is specialist penalty taker. Former AFC Bournemouth youth player who was signed from Brading Town in

summer 2008

Harry Ovnik (Defender) Young centre back who was signed from East Cowes Vics in the Summer of 2008. Has shown

great potential so far, intelligent distributor and reader of the game.

Martin McDonough (Defender) Deceptively powerful young defender who made his first team debut for the Port in the

Southern League aged 16. Spent the 2009/10 season at Cowes Sports where he was a regular in what was a tough sea-

son. Was quickly snapped up by Derek Ohren when Cowes were relegated last season.

Darren Powell (Midfield) The club Captain who was signed from Cowes Sports where he was a regular in their Wessex

League side. Darren is one of the most effective midfielders on the Island, whether on the flanks or in the middle. Again

a player who has represented the Isle of Wight at the Island Games.

Graham Stay (Defender) Young defender who has progressed through the reserve team and is now taking his chance in

the first team. Can play either as a central or left sided defender.

Mark Augustus (Midfield/Forward) Signed in 2010 from Cowes Sports where he was leading scorer. Can break from

midfield and get on the end of a move or quite simply be in the box snapping up chances. He knows where the goal is

and will be a great addition to the forward line.

Tom McInnes (Forward) Sharp striker signed from East Cowes Vics in Summer 2008 where he was the leading scorer.

Quick to react in the box he will snap up any chances going begging. Holds the ball up well and is good in the air he can

start a move or finish it but he will always be involved in a goal.

John McKie (Forward) Skilful young winger signed from East Cowes Vics in January 2011. Has settled in well and

shows great promise for the future.

Steve Russell (Defender) Highly rated young defender who has worked his way from the reserves into the first team.

Tall, good in the air and keen to get forward where at set pieces he scores his fair share of goals.

Craig Thomas (Forward) Previously at the Port, Craig re-signed June 2011 from Brading Town. A prolific striker and, in

his own words, with pace to burn. Previous clubs: Brading Town, Cowes Sports.

Matt Burford (Midfield) Experienced midfielder who runs the length of the field and often finds himself in the box. Good

pass of the ball and opportunist scorer. Joined the club in July 2011 from Brading Town. Other previous club: Cowes

Sports

Ross Phelps (Defender) Experienced right back who has been around a long time and excels in the role. Ross signed

for us 2011 from Brading Town. Other previous club: East Cowes Vics.

Jared Wetherick (Forward) One of the tallest at the Port, Jared towers over the opposition and known for his goal-

scoring prowess. A welcome attribute to the club when he joined our Reserves in 2007 from Brading Town.

Joe Tigwell (Defender) Joe is a no-nonsense defender signed from Brading Town at the beginning of 2011/12 season.

Joe played at the Port previously, having enjoyed interim seasons with East Cowes Vics and Brading.

Ryan Oatley (Midfield) Ryan joined the club in 2009 from Cowes Youth. Playing with Port Reserves has paved the way

for him to finally make first team football where is settling in well. Much promise for the future.

Sam McInnes (Defender) Brother of Tom, Sam is now proving himself at first team level and another established find for

the future. Joined 2011/12 season from Binstead. Other previous club: Oakfield.

Josh Hibberd (Central Midfield) Josh joined us in 2010 from local Saturday League side Whitecroft & Barton. He has

settled in well and one to watch in the future.

Lewis Murray (Goalkeeper) Joined the club from Binstead season 2011/12. Currently the Reserves keeper and awaiting

his chance to move up.

Date Opposition H/A Competition Result Scorers

12/08/11 Bournemouth Home League 1-0 Simon De‘ath

20/08/11 Brading Town Home FA Cup 0-1

23/08/11 Moneyfields Away League 5-6 Simon De‘ath 2 Ryan Long 2 Macs Sampays

27/08/11 Newport (IOW) Home League

29/08/11 Winchester Home League

03/09/11 Lymington Away League

06/09/11 Bemerton Heath Home League

10/09/11 Bournemouth Away League

13/09/11 Cowes Sports Home Hampshire Senior Cup

17/09/11 Fawley Home League

20/09/11 Blackfield & Langley Home League

24/09/11 Fawley Home FA Vase

27/09/11 Moneyfields Home League

01/10/11 GE Hamble Away League

08/10/11 Horndean Away League

11/10/11 Newport (IOW) Away League

15/10/11 Hamworthy Home League

18/10/11 Christchurch Away League

22/10/11 New Milton Away League

29/10/11 Fareham Home League

05/11/11 Alton Home League

12/11/11 Hayling Away League

19/11/11 Brading Town Home League

26/11/11 Winchester Away League

03/12/11 Fawley Away League

10/12/11 Alresford Away League

17/12/11 Lymington Home League

03/01/12 Totton & Eling Home League

07/01/12 Laverstock & Ford Home League

14/01/12 Hamworthy Away League

21/01/12 Downton Away League

28/01/12 Christchurch Home League

04/02/12 Alton Away League

11/02/12 Brading Town Away League

18/02/12 Horndean Home League

03/03/12 Hayling Home League

10/03/12 Fareham Away League

17/03/12 Alresford Home League

31/03/12 Laverstock & Ford Away League

07/04/12 Downton Home League

09/04/12 Totton & Eling Away League

21/04/12 Bemerton Heath Away League

28/04/12 Blackfield & Langley Home League

Romsey Town: A brief history The history of Romsey Town Football Club goes back to 1886 when a meeting took place at the Town Hall to consider the desirability of forming a football club in the town.

In the season 1889/90 they played their football at Alma Road, playing in local football. By the 1920‘s they had gained entry into the Hampshire League and played their games at Priestlands which is now Romsey School. They had great success and won the Hampshire Intermediate Cup for the first time.

After the Second World War Romsey Town went on to produce some of their best attacking sides. In 1949 they reached the 2nd Round of the F.A. Cup and the final of the Hampshire Senior Cup in the same season. By 1955-56 they moved to their current home – the Bypass Ground – however they were relegated and the club fell into decline.

By the 1970‘s the club started to climb out of the doldrums of lower league football and in 1974-75 won the Hampshire League Division 4 title. By the late 80‘s Romsey had reached the Hampshire League Division 1 and in 1990 became the second club (after Bashley) to win the Wessex League title.

In the years to follow the club could not maintain the high standards and went into another decline until re-cently. In 2007 the club finished 3rd in Division 1 of the Wessex League and gained promotion to the Premier Division. After a good start to the 2007-08 campaign, the side suffered a poor second half of the season and finished 18th. The reserves finished 4th in Combination 2 and were beaten finalists in the Southampton Sen-ior Cup Final at St Mary‘s.

Romsey Town: Honours Wessex League Champions 1989/90 Hampshire League Division 2 Champions 1978/79, Runners-up 1994/95 Hampshire League Division 3 Runners-up 1946/47, 1977/78 & 2003/04 Hampshire League Division 4 Champions 1975/76 Hampshire Senior Cup Winners 1978/79. Finalists 1948/49 Hampshire Intermediate Cup Winners 1926/26, 1930/31 & 1977/78 Hampshire Junior Cup Winners 1900/01, 1909/10 & 1923/24. Finalists 1898/99 & 1899/1900 Russell Cotes Cup Runners-up 1932/33 & 1988/89 Southampton Senior Cup Winners 1973/74 & 1994/95. Southampton Junior Cup Winners 1922/23 Southampton League Premier Division Champions 1980/81 & 1983/84 Southampton League Senior Division 1

Champions 1926/27, 1973/74 & 1976/77. Southampton League Senior Division 2 Champions 1972/73, Southampton League West Division Champions 1951/52 Southampton League Romsey Division Champions 1927/28 Southampton League Junior Division 3 Runners-up 1924/25 Southampton League Junior Division 4 Champions 1974/75 Salisbury & District League Champions 1898/99 South Hants League Champions 1900/01 Winchester League Champions 1921/22 Eastleigh League Champions 1922/23, 1923/24, 1928/29.

Today we welcome the players, offi-cials, and supporters of Newport. We come in today‘s game off the back of

one of the strangest games ever when we came away from Moneyfields losing

6-5. It was certainly a game of two halves as we went in at half time 5-2 down but won the second half 3-1. It

still wasn‘t enough but the players de-serve a lot of praise for the character shown and the goals were scored by

Simon 2 Ryan 2 and Macs 1. Lets hope we can keep the back door shut today

Wayne Mew

Tuesday Review (23/08/11) In the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round Replays on Tuesday night, ALTON TOWN impressively won 6-0 away at NEW MILTON TOWN. Steve Brown, Scott Sanderson, Ian Humble and Simba Mlambo all found the net for the visitors and the hosts also scored two own goals. Elsewhere, Bridport won 2-0 away at Premier League side, HAYLING UNITED. Division One side, BROCKENHURST, beat newly-promoted Premier Division side, DOWNTON, 4-2 at Grigg Lane. Mike Spinney scored a hat-trick and Warren Kenna also scored for home team. Spinney put the home side ahead before Nic Turpin scored a superb goal to make it 1-1. Spinney completed his hat-trick to put the home side 3-1 ahead before Vinnie Rusher reduced the arrears to 3-2. Warren Kenna made it 4-2 to give the better side on the night the place in the next round against fellow Premier Division side, Lymington Town. In the Premier Division on Tuesday night, FAREHAM TOWN scored two late goals to win 2-1 at early-season title contenders, BLACKFIELD & LANGLEY. The hosts scrambled the ball home five min-utes before half-time to go 1-0 ahead through Beng'yela Ngwa. Jack Kirby scored on his debut for the visitors to make it 1-1 and Rob Stock scored a header in injury time to give the Creeksiders all three points. GE HAMBLE beat NEWPORT (IOW) 3-1 at Follands Park. Ex-Winchester City mid-fielder, Lloyd Webber, was on target for the Planemakers and Ashley Jarvis netted a brace to give the home side the victory. McKie netted the consolation goal for the visitors. MONEYFIELDS and ROMSEY TOWN were involved in a dramatic encounter which eventually resulted in the Moneys winning 6-5. Steve Hutchings hit a brace for the hosts and Slater also scored two whilst Gauntlett and Hore also scored to put the home side top of the Premier Division table. Simon De'Ath netted a pair for the visitors and there were also goals for Macs Sampays and a brace for Ryan Long.

While you wait for the action to restart, why not have a go at this week‘s football quiz?

This week‘s subject: In which country would you find the following club sides?

1) SC Bastia 2) Hansa Rostock 3) FC Porto 4) Ferencváros 5) Hajduk Split 6) AZ Alkmaar 7) Slovan Lierec 8) Skonton Riga 9) FC Copenhagen 10) SK Brann 11) Sturm Braz 12) Besiktas 13) Germinal Beerschot 14) Udinese 15) FC Twente

1) France 2) Germany 3) Portugal 4) Hungary 5) Croatia 6) Holland 7) Czech Republic 8) Latvia 9) Denmark 10) Norway 11) Austria 12) Turkey 13) Belgium 14) Italy 15) Holland

Have a suggestion for what the Half Time Challenge could be? Then email your suggestion to cameronmelling@hotmail.oo.uk.

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Match Officials Referee: A. Dine Assistants: Tom Moisey & Andy Moisey

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Squads subject to change

Pld Sub Gl Pld Sub Gl

Steve Hollicks (GK) Cameron Farley (GK)

Matthew Brown (GK) Ross Gregory

Brad Doyle Harry Ovnik

Jake Long Martin McDonough

Richard Hayter Darren Powell

Gareth Batchelor Graham Stay

Ross Gregory (C) Mark Augustus

Henry Rule Tom McInnes

Luke Baker John McKie

Luke Dempsey Steve Russell

Chris Hall Craig Thomas

Kieran Gallagher Matt Burford

Chris Morris Ross Phelps

Macs Sampays Jared Wetherick

Callum Stanley Joe Tigwell

Simon De‘ath Ryan Oatley

Ryan Long Sam McInnes

Ben White Josh Hibberd

Next Home Game: Winchester City Monday 29th August KO: 15:00 Next Away Game: Lymington Saturday 3rd September KO: 15:00