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BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS
Wessex Football League Division One
14.08.21 - 3pm KO
CLUBOFFICIALS
Ground Address: Moon Park, Western Way, Bemerton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 9DR
Chairman: Steve Slade Youth Chairman: Andy Nash
Vice Chairman: Clive Leonard Youth Secretary & Head of Coaching: Stuart Lindsay
Secretary: Tom Barratt Youth Treasurer: Sam Lindsay
Treasurer: Andy Stokes U18 Team Manager: Scott McDaniel
Director of Football: Ian Saunders
Ground Manager: Andy Nash
MAINSPONSORS
1st Team Manager: Shaun Hale
1st Team Assistant Manager: Danny Proctor
1st Team Goalkeeper Coach: Jimmy Richardson
1st Team Sports Therapist: Mark Lewis
1st Team Sports Therapist: Jake Holstead
Reserve Team Manager: Jay Madden
Reserve Team Assistant Manager: Mike Tinkler
Reserve Team Sports Therapist: ,Martin Higgins
U23 Team Manager: Stef Tinkler
U23 Team Head Coach: Sam O’Hagan
U23 Team Goalkeeper Coach: Mark Cope
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STEVESLADE Chairman Steve Slade welcomes our opposition and updates us on all things Bemerton Heath Harlequins. Welcome to Moon Park. Today Bemerton Heath Harlequins entertain Romsey Town at home. Our season got off to a good start with a home win last Saturday against Ash united score 2-1. It was an entertaining game that went to the wire. We are hoping for a repeat performance from our lads today, which will hopefully get us off to a flying start this season. Romsey always provide stiff opposition and I am sure today will be no exception. Here's looking forward to a good hard fought game. Our bar will be open from 12 noon and refreshments served from the tea hut throughout the game. Please come along and support grass roots football. Enjoy the game and our hospitality but please be respectful of covid rules we are doing our utmost to keep players and spectators safe. If you are interested in joining the football and /or social club we always welcome new members information is available at the bar with discounted prices to all members. Or if you fancy becoming a volunteer we are always interested in getting people involved with the club. Our next game is also at home on Tues 17 August a local derby against Downton. Cheers Steve Slade Chairman
SHAUNHALE Shaun share his thoughts ahead of today’s league fixture versus Romsey Town. Good afternoon, .I’d like to welcome the Staff, players and supporters from Romsey fc here to Moon Park for today’s rescheduled fixture for what should be a great game of football. We hope your brief stay with us will be a pleasant one. Last Saturday was a busy day, the boys were in early to have their photo taken in our new strip, then we went about our business and started our league campaign with a pleasing win against Wessex league newbies Ash united. There was a league debut for Harry Beckley and he showed glimpses of what a good footballer he is It was great to get off to a winning start and I’m hoping that the win will give us confidence going into today’s game. We didn’t quite hit top gear in the game but there were periods of play that were very pleasing and we did create lots of chances. Goals came from Justin Bennett and Ronan Clancy. We are expecting a really tough test today against Romsey and hopefully the boys can perform well. I’d like to thank everyone for their support today and hope its an entertaining game. Shaun Manager
OURHISTORY
Bemerton Heath Harlequins were formed in the Wessex League Cup,
May 1989 with the amalgamation of three again finishing 5th in the
clubs, Bemerton Athletic, Moon F.C. and League.
Bemerton Boys. All three clubs were
In 1998/99 the club reached the last
previously very successful in their own right
sixteen of the F.A. Vase for the first time in
and were a major force in local football.
our short history. The Combination side
Bemerton Athletic won the Wiltshire League
clinched the elusive Wessex Cup Final at the
on three occasions. Moon F.C. consistently
fourth attempt.
won honours in the Salisbury and Andover
Leagues and Bemerton Boys won several Our Western Way ground continues to be
trophies in the Mid-Wilts League. improved, providing the best facilities in the
area, without doubt.
The Moon F.C. and Bemerton Athletic were
by the end of 1988, looking for a fresh 1999 saw the opening of the Moon Room
challenge therefore provisional talks of a with spectacular viewing over the pitch, for
merger were held with an entry into the Moon Room members and sponsors.
Wessex League being the No.1 priority.
The past few seasons have seen lots of
This seemed the only logical step due to the unpredictable football both good and bad,
close proximity of the grounds and the fact culminating in the first relegation in the
their players played for both clubs on clubs’ proud history.
Saturdays and Sundays. It is history now
2019/20 saw the arrival of our new
that the talks were successful, Bemerton
manager Ian Saunders as we embark on our
Heath Harlequins were formed and now
new challenge in Division One. There has
operate from a magnificent clubhouse
been a huge turnover of staff and players as
which was built by self-help.
the club are looking to take a new positive
Since the merger, the men’s first XI have and exciting look to the future.
established themselves as a consistent
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic of
performer within the Wessex League.
2020 has been a truly awful event in our
Season 1992/93 being the most successful world's history, but during this time of
to date finishing third in the League, sadness our football club has taken the
winning the Wiltshire Senior Cup, decision to re-ignite our once coveted Youth
completing a Hat-Trick of Hospital Cup Final Section to ensure that when football comes
Victories and being the Wessex League’s back to some sort of normality, we will be a
longest survivor in the F.A. Cup and F.A. club that provides a fantastic community
Vase with two fabulous cup runs. project for children and adults from ages
Under 6 through to our men's senior teams.
Season 1996/97 saw the 2nd XI as Wessex
Combination League Champions and Cup Shaun Hale has taken the reigns as from
Runners-up. December 2020 as the club continue to
strive for better things in 2021.
In 1997/98 the first XI lost in the final of
PENPICS
Management Team
Shaun Hale (Manager) - The former Havant & Waterlooville, Salisbury City and Fleet Town player,
took over in December 2020.
Danny Proctor (Assistant Manager) - Danny, a serving officer in the British Army, had a long and
distinguished military footballing career, playing for the British Army and the Combined Service
football teams.
This is Danny's first venture into coaching a civilian club, but he is already hugely
respected. Being fit as a fiddle, Danny is an invaluable member of the coaching team.
Jimmy Richardson (Goalkeeper Coach) - Jimmy is another serving Warrant Officer within the British
Army. He also assists the gaffer with their other representative team, the Royal Artillery FC.
Jimmy is a real players favourite and keeps the Harlequins goalkeepers in top condition. A
thankless task at times, but Jimmy is another invaluable member of the coaching team.
Mark Lewis (Sports Therapist) - Lewey is a former Royal Artillery soldier who has served with the
gaffer for 20+ years. His expertise on the treatment table have ensured that players with slight
'niggles' have returned to playing sooner than normally expected.
He is qualified in a number of 'therapy' practices and has become a trusted and valuable member of
the staff.
Jake Holstead (Sports Therapist) - Jake’ has recently graduated as an Graduate Sports Rehabilitator
and further enhances our medical team at the club.
Playing Staff
Patrick Creese (Goalkeeper) – Paddy is an excellent young shot stopper. Born and bred locally,
Paddy has spent his early years at Amesbury Town, before making the switch to the Harlequins in
2019.
Charlie Rayfield (Defender) – Charlie is another product of the Salisbury FC conveyor belt, he has
played a good number of Southern Premier league fixtures. The Rayman is an excellent defender
who can also get forward and deliver crosses of good quality. Another 20 year old who has a huge
future in front of him.
Sam O’Hagan (Defender) - Sam is a loyal club man and whilst he is still a relatively young man, he is
already classed as a club stalwart.
Sam is a wholehearted defender who has never let his club down, whilst also representing every
ages group within the senior section.
Steve Walker (Defender) – Big Steve Walker comes from a family of very successful footballs in the
local area. A huge centre half that wears his heart on his sleeve.
Steve is a big character both on and off of the pitch and we are delighted to welcome him to Moon
Park.
PENPICS Jack Roberts (Defender) - Jack has had a short sabbatical away from football as he has been busy in his work life. Jack is a steady defender with two good feet. He has a great attitude and has fitted into his new surrounding effortlessly. George Bennett (Defender/Midfielder) – George is a very elegant and comfortable footballer, who can play in a number of positions. Tenacious in the tackle but has an eye for a pass, George was an excellent acquisition in 2019. Charlie Burden (Defender/Midfielder) – Charlie is a former Salisbury FC player who progressed through their successful youth system. Burds is a combative and energetic midfield player who can also play at centre half. At 20 years old Burds has a long and exciting future ahead of him. Kane O’Keefe (Defender/Midfielder) – Kane has already had a great non-league career, playing for a couple of local teams. In particular Kano was the skipper for Salisbury FC as their phoenix side rose from the Wessex league back into the Southern Premier division. Prior to that Kane has made almost 300 appearances for the Harlequins scoring over a hundred goals. Eddie Perrett (Defender/Midfielder) - Eddie has had an excellent non league career with good spells at Salisbury FC and AFC Totton in particular. On his day, Eddie is one of the most exciting footballers in the area. Harvey Clark (Midfielder) - Harvey has had both Southern and Wessex a premier experience with Winchester City and Hamble respectively. He is an excellent ball technician and joins the Harlequins from AFC Portchester Matt Gunstone-Gray (Midfielder) - Matty is in his 5th season at the club and his continued development has seen him become a regular in the first team over the past two seasons. Competitive and combatitive, GG is also an excellent technician with the ball. Danny Finnigan (Midfielder/Forward) – Danny is a former soldier who has settled in the local area. Known for his tremendous engine, Finners has also scored his fair share of goals over the years. Zach Hine (Midfielder/Forward) - Zac is another tough competitor with boundless energy. He has a good football pedigree and he was highly coveted over the summer. Bemmy are delighted to have secured Zac's signature. Cameron Roach (Midfielder/Forward) – Exciting attacking midfield player with fantastic dribbling ability and huge amounts of energy. A former player at the club, we are happy to welcome Cam back into to the Bemmy ranks. Callum Sweeney (Midfielder/Forward) – Exciting midfield player with huge amounts of energy and enthusiasm. A natural leader and is an excellent addition to the Bemmy ranks.
PENPICS Danny Young (Midfielder/Forward) – Danny (aka Youngy) has rejoined the club following 6 years away with fantastic spells at Blackfield & Langley and more recently with Salisbury FC. Youngy has previously amassed 150+ appearances for the Harlequins and everyone at the club are delighted to have him back in a black and white shirt. Harry Beckley (Forward) - Beckers has undoubted technical ability and an eye for goal. He has recently joined the army and the club are delighted to have secured his signature. Justin Bennett (Forward) - Justin Bennett has been a non-league legend in a career that has spanned over 20 years. His former club include Andover FC, Gosport Borough, Salisbury FC, Oxford City and AFC Totton. JB is a genuine top bloke who is the perfect role model for all of the younger players. Although 37 years old when he first signed for the club, we hope he still has a few more years in a Harlequins shirt. Ronan Clancy (Forward) - Ronan is a young, hungry, local striker who has recently played for Shrewton. He has also represented Salisbury FC at both youth and then development levels. An exciting addition to the Harlequins ranks. Josh Moore (Forward) - Josh has burst onto the first team scene. His performance for the U23 and reserve teams last season have projected Josh to being an integral part of the first team set-up. Josh has energy to burn and has that great 'knack' of scoring a goal or two.
PLAYERSPONSORS
Sam O’Hagan
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Charlie Burden
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Danny Finnigan
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Danny Young
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Harvey Clark
AVAILABLE TO SPONSORPLAYERSPONSORS
Justin Bennett
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Kane O’Keefe
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Charlie Rayfield
Sponsored by Inc. Bar Group
Paddy Crease
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Zach Hines
Sponsored by Consortio Recruitment GroupPLAYERSPONSORS
Jack Roberts
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Steve Walker
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Cameron Roach
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
George Bennett
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Callum Sweeney
AVAILABLE TO SPONSORPLAYERSPONSORS
Harry Beckley
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Ronan Clancy
AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR
Josh Moore
Sponsored by Steve Oakley
Eddie Perrett
AVAILABLE TO SPONSORRESERVETEAM The reserves are looking strong again this season, retaining the majority of the squad from last season, whilst helping the club to secure the signings of Jake Burgess and Andy Williams to name a couple. After an unusual pre season being a little bit up and down, but still winning 2 out of the 3 friendlies and scoring 11 goals in the process, has confirmed the thoughts of manager Jay Madden and his management team, that we are in for an exciting season with an exciting squad of players to pick from (I’m sure having some headache in the process) whilst also still having the view of progressing players into the first team squad, and also giving the pathway to our talented under 23s and 18s. Things are looking bright at the club and we look forward to what should be a competitive season for all Jay UNDER23S Pre-season: The squad began pre-season with training amongst all the senior teams. This has continued with training alongside the u18 and reserves and is proving highly successful. Friendlies completed were: 21 July Away to Stockbridge (D 2:2) 04 Aug Home to Amesbury Seniors (W 5:4) 10 Aug Away to N. Waltham (L 5:2) Season ahead: The U23 Development play in the Hampshire Combination and development league (U23 West). A highly competitive league with many strong teams. League website: https://www.wyverncfl.co.uk/ The club and the squad are always open for new players to try out for the U23 Dev team as we have a clearly defined pathway through to reserve and 1st team football for those with the ability and desire to progress
UNDER18S The u18’s are looking to continue the player development that has seen 7 players make debuts with the u23’s and Reserve squads. We are looking forward to another season opener with the HCDL which will be put back a week as we start our new campaign with a home tie in the FA youth cup against Poole Town. As the only Salisbury area team representing in this prestigious tournament we hope to better the last year FA youth cup by getting into the second round qualifying after stunning Hamble in the preliminary round last year. The preseason has been affected by covid so far but we hope to gain the necessary momentum over the next weeks as we get ready for September. We have friendlies planned against local rivals-Laverstock & Ford, Alderbury FC, & Amesbury FC to fine tune heading into this new season. We are still recruiting new players throughout the year as a good number of our lads will feature in the U23 & Reserve squads this season as we share this “Genuine” pathway to men’s football here at Harlequins….. This team has been continually playing as a Youth team since u8’s with 2 players hitting 10 seasons,2 on 9 & 7 seasons respectively, we are Proud to see local lads now beginning to represent this club at the Senior level and 2021/2022 could see the first u18 to make a first team debut. Scott YOUTHTEAMS The As our Youth teams commence their pre-season training schedules for the upcoming season, we are delighted to announce the number of teams available from 6 last season to 14 ahead of season 2021/2022. U7 x2 U8 x2 U9 x2 U10 x2 U11 U12 x2 U14 U15 U16 All of these teams will be playing across a range of leagues from local leagues in South Wilts Mini Soccer League & Mid Wilts League to Regional leagues for our older age groups in the Junior Premier League, ensuring they all have a regular games programme where they can continue to develop both individually & as a team. In addition to those teams mentioned above, we will also continue to deliver weekly sessions for 2-6 year olds at our two facilities - Salisbury & South Wilts Sports Club & Amesbury Sports Centre. These sessions are designed to introduce basic football skills to our younger players as well as developing their agility, balance & co-ordination skills. Our always popular Training Days will again be available throughout all the school holidays & dates for our October Training Days will be released shortly. Please keep checking our social media pages for updates on all things BHH Youth. FB - Bemerton Heath Harlequins Youth FC Twitter - @bhhyouthfc Insta - bhh_youth_fc If you would like any further information for any of our sessions/teams, please contact Stuart Lindsay (Head of Youth): bhhyouthfc@gmail.com or 07727876328
MATCHREPORT BHH 2-1 ASH UNITED Home win to start the new season It was not the prettiest of games to watch, but the main thing from an Harlequin perspective was to get off to a winning start. The visitors are new to the Wessex League and as their home base is near Guildford, they quite rightly arrived very early. Both teams could have kicked off at 2pm to be honest but the tradition 3pm start was adhered to. The match kicked off at a frenetic pace with both teams trying to impose themselves on each other. The Harlequins were just edging the chances created column although Ash continually kept the men in black & white honest at the back. Both goal keepers had made routine saves in the opening 30 mins, before the young referee took centre stage when she had to take a knee to recover her breath. Thankfully she recovered in good order, enough to continue for the rest of the match & we hope she is in good health today. Justin Bennett then did what JB has done for many years and he opened the scoring, with a far post header from a pin point Danny Young cross. The chances were mainly falling to Bemmy players in this period and only a great save from the visiting GK stopped Harry Beckley from finding the net. The last word of the first half nearly went to Ash as an under hit back pass from an Harlequin player was pounced upon by the opposition forward who in turn tried an audacious finish which luckily (from a home point of view) struck the post. The second half was a far more attritional affair with both sides guilty of some average play, whilst also both showing glimpses of some good stuff, a typical opening day affair IMO. The visitors drew level just after the hour mark when a good through ball was chased down and finished well past the hapless Paddy Creese in the home goal. Again the game seemed to be heading for a stalemate, but some good substitutions gave the Harlequins the added bit of energy they were looking for. Indeed one of the new arrivals scored the Harlies second goal (and eventual winner) when an excellent cross was 'nicked' home at the front post by Ronan Clancy. Both teams had half chance to add to the scoreboard in the final few moments of the game, but with a huge sigh of relief the referee blew her whistle for a well earned 3 points for the Bemmy boys.
The club was formed in 1886 and played in local league football with successful spells before joining the Southampton League as founder members in 1908. The 1920s was a good decade for Romsey Town and after winning the Hampshire Intermediate Cup and Southampton Senior League, the club joined the Hampshire League. In 1930 Romsey moved to its second ground at Priestlands, before moving again to its current home, The By-Pass Ground, in 1956. In 1964 it was relegated from the league and dropped down to Junior Division 1 of the Southampton League only returning to its senior section in 1968. In the 1970s success returned and after three successive promotions and a Southampton Senior Cup triumph in 1974, the club regained its Hampshire League status in 1975 and a year later won the Hampshire Senior Cup unexpectedly defeating Farnborough Town 1-0 in a final played at The Dell, then home of Southampton FC. In 1986 Romsey became a founder member of the Wessex League, clinching the title and reaching the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup in 1990. Another reversal in fortune saw the club relegated to the Hampshire League in 1998 and hit an all time low in 2003 when finishing bottom of the league’s third division and had to seek re-election. When the Wessex League absorbed the original Hampshire League in 2004, Romsey Town were placed in Division 1 and won promotion back to the top flight in 2007. The Town enjoyed one of their most successful seasons in 2011/12 finishing eighth but this signalled a further period of turmoil and relegated again 2014 to their status in Wessex League Division 1. The club then appointed Andy Samuels as Manager and whilst they finished second bottom in 2014/15, there has been steady improvement, with mid table finishes in 2015/16 and 2016/17, leading to a promotion challenges in 2017/18 and 2018/ 19 which resulted in a sixth and fourth place finishes. During the summer Andy Samuels stepped down and has been replaced by Chris McGinn, a former professional footballer and international coach. However, Chris decided to step down in March 2020 to focus on his work with Chelsea FC and was replaced by Adam Pullinger formerly of Colden Common and AFC Stoneham. For the 2020/21 season, Adam has retained the core of the Town squad and made a number of signings to give us strength in depth and enable the club to field teams in both the Premier Division and U23 Division West of the Hampshire Combination & Development Football League. FA CUP Furthest progress - 1990/91 4th Qualifying Round - Littlehampton Town Record victory - 1991/92 2nd Qualifying Round - Selsey 6-1 FA VASE Furthest progress - 1988/89 3rd Round - Bridport Record victory - 1987/88 Preliminary Round - Sherborne Town 5-1 The FA Cup and FA Vase records are the best achieved whilst in League membership. Where this has been on more than one occasion, only the last time it was achieved is shown here.
DATE OPPOSITION COMP H/A RES STARTING XI 07 Aug Ash United WFL 1 H W 2-1 Creese Rayfield Perrett Burden Walker G Bennett 14 Aug Romsey Town WFL 1 H 17 Aug Downton WFL 1 H 7:45pm 21 Aug Millbrook WFL 1 A 28 Aug Fawley AFC WFL 1 H 31 Aug Amesbury Town WLC 1 A 7:45pm 04 Sept Petersfield Town WFL 1 A 11 Sept East Cowes Vics WFL 1 H 18 Sept Folland Sports WFL 1 H 02 Oct Ringwood Town WFL 1 A 09 Oct Whitchurch United WFL 1 H 16 Oct Totton & Eling WFL 1 A 23 Oct Infinity WFL 1 H 30 Oct New Milton Town WFL 1 A 02 Nov Laverstock & Ford WFL 1 A 7:45pm 06 Nov Fleet Spurs WFL 1 H 20 Nov Verwood Town WFL 1 A 27 Nov Newport (IOW) WFL 1 A 04 Dec Andover NS WFL 1 H 11 Dec Fawley AFC WFL 1 A 18 Dec Romsey Town WFL 1 A 27 Dec Infinity WFL 1 A 03 Jan Laverstock & Ford WFL 1 H 08 Jan Andover Town WFL 1 A 15 Jan Ash United WFL 1 A 22 Jan Millbrook WFL 1 H 29 Jan Downton WFL 1 A 05 Feb Petersfield Town WFL 1 H 12 Feb Verwood Town WFL 1 H 19 Feb Fleet Sours WFL 1 A 23 Feb Folland Sports WFL 1 A 7:45pm 26 Feb Newport (IOW) WFL 1 H 05 Mar Andover NS WFL 1 A 12 Mar Totton & Eling WFL 1 H 19 Mar Whitchurch United WFL 1 A 02 Apr Ringwood Town WFL 1 H 09 Apr East Cowes Vics WFL 1 A 16 Apr Andover Town WFL 1 H
SUBS USED
Young Sweeney Beckley J Bennett Roach Clark (Burden) Hine (Roach) Clancy (Beckley)
Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD PTS
1 Verwood Town 1 1 0 0 5 0 5 3
2 Newport (IOW) 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 3
3 Andover Town 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3
4 New Milton Town 1 1 0 0 4 2 2 3
5 Infinity 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3
6 Millbrook 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3
7 Totton & Eling 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3
8 Bemerton Heath Harlequins 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3
9 Folland Sports 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3
10 Whitchurch United 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3
11 Petersfield Town 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0
12 Andover New Street 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0
13 Ash United 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0
14 Downton 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0
15 Laverstock & Ford 1 0 0 1 2 4 -2 0
16 East Cowes Victoria 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0
17 Ringwood Town 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0
18 Romsey Town 1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0
19 Fawley AFC 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0
20 Fleet Spurs 1 0 0 1 0 5 -5 0THETEAMS
Partick Creese Mason Barrett
Charlie Rayfield Craig Bryant
Sam O’Hagan John Cole
Steve Walker Joshua Cotton
Jack Roberts Callum Crotty
George Bennett Anthony Croucher
Charlie Burden Harry Draycott
Kane O’Keefe Geoffrey Dunn
Eddie Perrett Indrit Elezi
Harvey Clarke Pearce Farren
Matt Gunstone-Gray Owen Holloway
Danny Finnigan Oliver Jenkins
Zach Hine Kai Mellor
Cameron Roach Harry Prisk
Callum Sweeney Charlie Rattley
Danny Young Bradley Strickland
Harry Beckley Jordi Valero
Justin Bennett
Ronan Clancy
Josh Moore
Match Officials
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