Stevenage Borough F.C. season 2008–09
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The 2008–09 season
was Stevenage Borough F.C.
's 15th season in the Conference National
. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club will play in the season. Their 6th place finish in the 2007–08 season meant it was their fifteenth successive season of playing in the Conference National
. It also marked the return of Graham Westley
as manager, who had previously managed the club for three years between 2003 and 2006. Westley was appointed following the resignment of Peter Taylor in May 2008.
Westley completely overhauled the squad in the summer transfer window and brought in no fewer than twelve players in an attempt to mount a serious Conference National title challenge. The squad failed to gel immediately and Stevenage started the season poorly, losing 3 out of their first 4 games and conceding 13 goals in the process. However, the return to form of marksmen Steve Morison
and strong signs of the squad coming together saw an up-turn in form for Stevenage from September onwards. A 24 game unbeaten run stretching from December 2008 to April 2009, as well as winning crucial games towards the latter stages of the season, ultimately meant that Westley's men made the Conference National play-off semi finals. Despite taking a 3–1 lead into the second leg, Stevenage lost 4–3 overall on aggregate to Cambridge United.
The club also featured in the final of the FA Trophy
at Wembley Stadium
for the second time in three years, where they won 2–0 against York City
. Steve Morison was the club's top goalscorer after scoring 30 goals, with 22 in the league, 1 in the FA Cup and seven in the FA Trophy. Mark Roberts
, who joined the club in November 2008, was named Player of the Year.
to play Gillingham
, managed by ex-Stevenage manager Mark Stimson
. Stevenage fielded two entirely different sides each half, playing a mixture of youth players, first team regulars and a trialist in the form of Tom Youngs
. Stevenage won the match 1–0, thanks to a Steve Morison
lob early in the second half. Two days later Borough travelled to nearby Hitchin Town
and again used the maximum number of players available. Stevenage won the game 4–2 despite trailing 2–0 at the interval. Four second-half goals courtesy of Daryl McMahon
, Mitchell Cole
, Anthony Thomas
and Steve Morison
secured victory.
Stevenage then hosted three Football League sides at Broadhall Way
within the space of six days. Firstly, Borough entertained Queens Park Rangers
on 19 July. Stevenage went down 3–1 to a strong QPR side with striker Iyseden Christie
scoring Borough's solitary goal. Next up at Broadhall Way was Peterborough United
who annually visit Stevenage as part of the deal that took ex-Borough winger George Boyd
to London Road in January 2007. Stevenage lost the game 2–0. Wycombe Wanderers
, managed by another former Stevenage manager, Peter Taylor, inflicted a third pre-season defeat on Stevenage with a 2–1 reverse. A day later, the majority of the squad that did not feature against Wycombe, got a chance to prove themselves against Conference South
outfit Bognor Regis Town
. Despite leading 2–0, thanks to goals from Lee Boylan
and Craig Westcarr
, Bognor Regis scored two goals in quick succession just before half-time to level the match. This match was followed by two more friendlies within the space of two days; first a comfortable 6–0 victory against Isthmian League Premier Division side Boreham Wood
, followed by a 3–1 win at Northwood
. Stevenage entertained League One outfit Leyton Orient
in their final home pre-season fixture; Steve Morison
scoring Stevenage's goal in the 18th minute. On 5 August, four days before the start of the new Conference National
season, Borough travelled to Slough Town
for their final pre-season fixture. Stevenage ran out 7–1 winners, with Lee Boylan
scoring five of the goals.
fixtures were released on 2 July 2008, with Stevenage Borough due to open their campaign against Wrexham on 9 August 2008.
of the Isthmian League Premier Division. The match was played at Broadhall Way
on 25 October 2008, and resulted in a 2–2 draw. Mitchell Cole
opened the scoring just after the half hour mark, latching onto a Luke Oliver
header and powerfully finishing past Horsham goalkeeper Paul Seuke. The lead lasted all of a minute, with former Borough man Jean-Michel Sigere
slotting the ball past Chris Day
. Horsham took the lead just before the interval, when Sigere sent Lee Farrell through on goal to give the visitors a lead to defend going into the second-half. However, Stevenage equalised late into the second period, thanks to a low-drilled effort from substitute Scott Laird
. The draw meant that a replay would take place on 29 October. The draw for the First Round Proper was made on 26 October, with the winners of the replay travelling to the Walkers Stadium
to play Leicester City
on 8 November.
Stevenage ran out 4–1 winners in the replay, thanks to a sixteen minute spell late in the second half that saw Borough score all four of their goals. However, it was Horsham who took the lead through a Lee Carney strike mid-way into the first half to give the hosts a deserved one-goal margin. Daryl McMahon
equalised for Stevenage twenty minutes before the end, before setting up striker Calum Willock
to slot home and subsequently give the visitors the lead. Willock then turned provider, setting up Steve Morison
for an easy finish a minute before the added extras. The scoring wasn’t over though as Morison repaid the favour as his cross found Willock who promptly netted to complete the rout.
Stevenage fell at the First Round proper stage of the FA Cup as they lost 3–0 to Leicester City
at the Walkers Stadium
. Lloyd Dyer
gave Leicester the lead following good work down the right flank by Matty Fryatt
. Fryatt was on hand to give the League One side a two-goal advantage after the break, before Andy King completed a comfortable victory for the hosts.
rivals St Albans City
at the draw on 24 November 2008. The match was played at Broadhall Way
on 13 December 2008. Stevenage ran out eventual 4–1 winners, with Andy Drury opening the scoring just before the half-time
interval after good work from Lee Boylan
. Despite having many chances to double their lead in the second-half, Stevenage were made to rue missed chances when Gary Cohen
equalised for the visitors 10 minutes before the end. The equaliser seemingly spurred Stevenage on, and Steve Morison
put Borough 2–1 up with a curling effort from just inside the area. The game was sealed five minutes later by Lee Boylan
following a fatal mistake by St Albans goalkeeper Paul Bastock
. Morison sealed his brace in injury time, to put a gloss on what was a tough encounter.
The Second Round draw was held on 15 December 2009, and Stevenage were drawn against either Farnborough or Wingate & Finchley. The match between Farnborough and Wingate was played on 18 December, which Farnborough won 3-1 to set up a second round clash between Farnborough and Stevenage at Cherrywood Road
. The tie meant that Graham Westley
would be pitting his wits against the club he had previously managed for four years between the years 1999 and 2003. The game had initially been scheduled to be played on 10 January 2009, but was postponed after an early-morning pitch inspection. The match was re-scheduled to be played on 13 January 2009. The draw for the Third Round was made on 12 January, and providing Stevenage saw off the challenge of Farnborough they would be at home to Conference National
leaders Burton Albion
. Stevenage comfortably eased into the Third Round with a two goal victory. First half goals from Mark Roberts
and Lee Boylan
put Stevenage in the driving seat, and although Farnborough carved out some chances for themselves in the second half, the result was never really in doubt.
The result meant that Stevenage would play Burton Albion on 31 January, who had previously disposed of Farsley Celtic and Salisbury City
in the two previous rounds. Stevenage emphatically won the match 4–0 at Broadhall Way
. Stevenage took a deserved lead into half-time after the prolific Steve Morison
put Borough ahead following good work by Mitchell Cole
down the left-wing. Burton forced two good saves from goalkeeper Chris Day
just after the break, but it was Stevenage who doubled their lead thanks to a low-drilled, deflected effort from Mitchell Cole
. This forced Burton to push forward, meaning Stevenage were able to exploit the Brewers on the counter-attack. Minutes later, Steve Morison added to his tally with a timely lob over the helpless Kevin Poole
. The day was rounded off in injury-time when David Bridges
sent a rasping effort beyond the outstretched hand of Poole.
The Monday after the match against Burton, the Fourth-Round draw handed Stevenage a home tie with another Conference National
side in the form of Forest Green Rovers
. The match was to be played on 21 February 2009. Again, Stevenage ran out comfortable 4–0 winners at Broadhall Way
. Stevenage started strongly and took the lead mid-way into the first-half, courtesy of a curling Andy Drury free-kick
. Similarly to the previous round against Burton, Borough forcefully built on the 1–0 lead taken into the break. David Bridges
doubled Stevenage's advantage fifteen minutes after the interval with a glancing header. The game was then put beyond doubt, thanks to another goal from a set-piece
; this time Mark Roberts
powerfully heading past Ryan Robinson
. The final goal came from marksmen Steve Morison
, his fifth goal in four FA Trophy appearances. Lee Boylan
got to the by-line and pulled the ball back for Morison, who secured another four goal victory in the FA Trophy.
The semi-final draw was made on 23 February 2009, with Borough due to play the winner of the tie between Ebbsfleet United and Wrexham. The replay between Ebbsfleet and Wrexham was played on 24 February, and ended with Ebbsfleet winning 3-1 to set up a two-legged semi-final clash against Stevenage, with the first leg being played on 14 March at Broadhall Way
. In what was a close and tense affair, Stevenage took a one-goal advantage into the second-leg after a 3–2 victory in front of a crowd of 2,344. Borough started the game well, and were a goal to the good after just five minutes, thanks to another strike from Steve Morison
. Just after the half hour mark, Borough doubled their advantage after some poor defending by the FA Trophy holders
; with Scott Laird
captialising on a loose pass to send Lee Boylan
in on goal to clinically finish past Lance Cronin
. However, despite being two goals to the good, and looking relatively comfortable, Ebbsfleet managed to half the deficit in the second-half, after Neil Barrett
stooped low to head past Chris Day
in goal. Minutes later, the tie was all-square when Stacy Long
sent a 20-yard dipping volley into the top right hand corner of the net. The setback spurred the home side on and with ten minutes left on the clock David Bridges
rose powerfully to thunder a header past Cronin and ensure that Stevenage had a lead to defend going into the second-leg at Stonebridge Road
.
The second leg, played a week later on 21 March 2009, was equally as tight as the first leg, with Stevenage winning the game 1–0 after a Peter Vincenti
strike deep into injury time. The 1–0 win meant that Stevenage won 4–2 on aggregate and consequently booked their place at Wembley Stadium
for the second time in three years, where they would play York City
on 9 May.
Stevenage defeated York 2–0 in the final of the FA Trophy in front of 27,102 at Wembley Stadium
to taste FA Trophy success for the second time in three seasons. Stevenage dominated the game, but had to be patient to break down a resilient York City outfit. Steve Morison
broke the deadlock, in what turned out to be his last game in a Stevenage shirt before moving to Millwall
, tapping in after Mark Roberts
had knocked the ball down from an Andy Drury corner mid-way into the second-half. Lee Boylan
doubled the lead in injury-time, scooping the ball over York goalkeeper Michael Ingham
to ensure a successful 2008-09 FA Trophy campaign.
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Football Conference 2008-09
The 2008-09 Football Conference season was the fifth season with the Conference consisting of three divisions, and the thirtieth season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall pyramid,...
was Stevenage Borough F.C.
Stevenage Borough F.C.
Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
's 15th season in the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club will play in the season. Their 6th place finish in the 2007–08 season meant it was their fifteenth successive season of playing in the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
. It also marked the return of Graham Westley
Graham Westley
Graham Neil Westley is an English former footballer and is currently manager of League One side Stevenage, where he has been in charge since 2008, his second spell at the club....
as manager, who had previously managed the club for three years between 2003 and 2006. Westley was appointed following the resignment of Peter Taylor in May 2008.
Westley completely overhauled the squad in the summer transfer window and brought in no fewer than twelve players in an attempt to mount a serious Conference National title challenge. The squad failed to gel immediately and Stevenage started the season poorly, losing 3 out of their first 4 games and conceding 13 goals in the process. However, the return to form of marksmen Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
and strong signs of the squad coming together saw an up-turn in form for Stevenage from September onwards. A 24 game unbeaten run stretching from December 2008 to April 2009, as well as winning crucial games towards the latter stages of the season, ultimately meant that Westley's men made the Conference National play-off semi finals. Despite taking a 3–1 lead into the second leg, Stevenage lost 4–3 overall on aggregate to Cambridge United.
The club also featured in the final of the FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
for the second time in three years, where they won 2–0 against York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
. Steve Morison was the club's top goalscorer after scoring 30 goals, with 22 in the league, 1 in the FA Cup and seven in the FA Trophy. Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983)
Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19...
, who joined the club in November 2008, was named Player of the Year.
Legend
| Win | Draw | Loss |
Pre-season friendlies
On 5 June 2008, Stevenage Borough announced that their pre-season campaign would consist of ten friendlies to open the 2008–09 season. Stevenage Borough began their pre-season schedule on 15 July 2008 with a trip to Priestfield StadiumPriestfield Stadium
Priestfield Stadium is a football stadium in Gillingham, Kent...
to play Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
, managed by ex-Stevenage manager Mark Stimson
Mark Stimson
Mark Nicholas Stimson is an English former footballer and current manager of Kettering Town. He signed his first professional contract with Tottenham Hotspur in 1985, but was unable to gain a regular place in the team. In 1989, he moved on to Newcastle United, where he made over 80 appearances in...
. Stevenage fielded two entirely different sides each half, playing a mixture of youth players, first team regulars and a trialist in the form of Tom Youngs
Tom Youngs
Tom Youngs is a rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership. He has also played on loan at Bedford Blues and Nottingham....
. Stevenage won the match 1–0, thanks to a Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
lob early in the second half. Two days later Borough travelled to nearby Hitchin Town
Hitchin Town F.C.
Hitchin Town Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. They will compete in the Southern Football League's Premier Division for the 2011–12 season...
and again used the maximum number of players available. Stevenage won the game 4–2 despite trailing 2–0 at the interval. Four second-half goals courtesy of Daryl McMahon
Daryl McMahon
Daryl McMahon is an Irish footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Conference South side Boreham Wood....
, Mitchell Cole
Mitchell Cole
Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football....
, Anthony Thomas
Anthony Thomas (English footballer)
Anthony Thomas is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Farnborough.His career began at Hemel Hempstead Town, where he scored 78 goals in two seasons. His first goal for Barnet came against Dagenham & Redbridge, and burst a hole in the side netting. He was loaned out to Cambridge City...
and Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
secured victory.
Stevenage then hosted three Football League sides at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
within the space of six days. Firstly, Borough entertained Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
on 19 July. Stevenage went down 3–1 to a strong QPR side with striker Iyseden Christie
Iyseden Christie
Iyseden Christie is an English footballer who is currently in his second spell with Conference National side Tamworth, where he plays as a striker.-Coventry City:...
scoring Borough's solitary goal. Next up at Broadhall Way was Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
who annually visit Stevenage as part of the deal that took ex-Borough winger George Boyd
George Boyd (footballer)
George Ian Boyd is a footballer who plays for Peterborough United as a winger.Boyd started his career in the Charlton Athletic youth system, joining Stevenage Borough of the Conference National in 2001 and making his first-team debut in 2002. Boyd spent five seasons at Stevenage, scoring over...
to London Road in January 2007. Stevenage lost the game 2–0. Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
, managed by another former Stevenage manager, Peter Taylor, inflicted a third pre-season defeat on Stevenage with a 2–1 reverse. A day later, the majority of the squad that did not feature against Wycombe, got a chance to prove themselves against Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
outfit Bognor Regis Town
Bognor Regis Town F.C.
Bognor Regis Town Football Club is an English football club based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. The club are currently members of Isthmian League Division One South and play at Nyewood Lane.-History:...
. Despite leading 2–0, thanks to goals from Lee Boylan
Lee Boylan
Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference....
and Craig Westcarr
Craig Westcarr
Craig Naptali Westcarr is an English footballer who plays as a striker, for Chesterfield.-Nottingham Forest:Born in Nottingham, Westcarr played for Nottingham Forest as a youth, and he regularly played for their reserves as well as the England youth teams, from Under-16s up to the Under-21s.While...
, Bognor Regis scored two goals in quick succession just before half-time to level the match. This match was followed by two more friendlies within the space of two days; first a comfortable 6–0 victory against Isthmian League Premier Division side Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood F.C.
Boreham Wood F.C. are a football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, at Meadow Park football ground. They were established in 1948, and have reached the FA Cup 2nd Round proper twice in their history. For 2011-12 they will play in Conference South...
, followed by a 3–1 win at Northwood
Northwood F.C.
Northwood F.C. is an English football club based in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. They play their home games at Northwood Park Stadium...
. Stevenage entertained League One outfit Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
in their final home pre-season fixture; Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
scoring Stevenage's goal in the 18th minute. On 5 August, four days before the start of the new Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
season, Borough travelled to Slough Town
Slough Town F.C.
Slough Town F.C. is an English semi-professional football club. The club was officially founded in 1890 after the amalgamation of three local clubs, Swifts, Slough Albion and Young Men's Friendly Society, who between them forged a new club, Slough F.C....
for their final pre-season fixture. Stevenage ran out 7–1 winners, with Lee Boylan
Lee Boylan
Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference....
scoring five of the goals.
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| 1 | Gillingham F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium... |
Priestfield Stadium Priestfield Stadium is a football stadium in Gillingham, Kent... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... |
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| 2 | Hitchin Town F.C. Hitchin Town Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. They will compete in the Southern Football League's Premier Division for the 2011–12 season... |
Daryl McMahon Daryl McMahon is an Irish footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Conference South side Boreham Wood.... , Cole Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... , Thomas Anthony Thomas (English footballer) Anthony Thomas is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Farnborough.His career began at Hemel Hempstead Town, where he scored 78 goals in two seasons. His first goal for Barnet came against Dagenham & Redbridge, and burst a hole in the side netting. He was loaned out to Cambridge City... , Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... |
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| 3 | Queens Park Rangers F.C. Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years... |
Broadhall Way Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously... |
Iyseden Christie Iyseden Christie is an English footballer who is currently in his second spell with Conference National side Tamworth, where he plays as a striker.-Coventry City:... |
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| 4 | Peterborough United F.C. Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is... |
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| 5 | Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play... |
Anthony Thomas (English footballer) Anthony Thomas is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Farnborough.His career began at Hemel Hempstead Town, where he scored 78 goals in two seasons. His first goal for Barnet came against Dagenham & Redbridge, and burst a hole in the side netting. He was loaned out to Cambridge City... |
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| 6 | Bognor Regis Town F.C. Bognor Regis Town Football Club is an English football club based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. The club are currently members of Isthmian League Division One South and play at Nyewood Lane.-History:... |
Craig Westcarr Craig Naptali Westcarr is an English footballer who plays as a striker, for Chesterfield.-Nottingham Forest:Born in Nottingham, Westcarr played for Nottingham Forest as a youth, and he regularly played for their reserves as well as the England youth teams, from Under-16s up to the Under-21s.While... , Boylan Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... |
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| 7 | Boreham Wood F.C. Boreham Wood F.C. are a football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, at Meadow Park football ground. They were established in 1948, and have reached the FA Cup 2nd Round proper twice in their history. For 2011-12 they will play in Conference South... |
Meadow Park (Borehamwood) Meadow Park is a football ground, located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. It is the home of Boreham Wood of the Conference South division, Arsenal Ladies of the FA Women's Premier League, and Watford Reserves of the Football Combination East division. The stadium has a capacity of 4,502... |
Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... (2), Odhiambo, Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... , Bostwick Michael Bostwick Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work... , Boylan Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... |
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| 8 | Northwood F.C. Northwood F.C. is an English football club based in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. They play their home games at Northwood Park Stadium... |
Northwood F.C. Northwood F.C. is an English football club based in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. They play their home games at Northwood Park Stadium... |
Craig Westcarr Craig Naptali Westcarr is an English footballer who plays as a striker, for Chesterfield.-Nottingham Forest:Born in Nottingham, Westcarr played for Nottingham Forest as a youth, and he regularly played for their reserves as well as the England youth teams, from Under-16s up to the Under-21s.While... , Anderson, Wilson Lawrie Wilson Lawrie Robert Wilson is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for League One side Stevenage.Wilson started his career at Charlton Athletic, and played regularly for the club's Under-18 side and reserve team until he was released in 2006... |
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| 9 | Leyton Orient F.C. Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... |
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| 10 | Slough Town F.C. Slough Town F.C. is an English semi-professional football club. The club was officially founded in 1890 after the amalgamation of three local clubs, Swifts, Slough Albion and Young Men's Friendly Society, who between them forged a new club, Slough F.C.... |
Slough Town F.C. Slough Town F.C. is an English semi-professional football club. The club was officially founded in 1890 after the amalgamation of three local clubs, Swifts, Slough Albion and Young Men's Friendly Society, who between them forged a new club, Slough F.C.... |
Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... (5), Drury, Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
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- Note: Stevenage BoroughStevenage Borough F.C.Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
goals come first.
Conference National
The 2008–09 Conference NationalFootball Conference 2008-09
The 2008-09 Football Conference season was the fifth season with the Conference consisting of three divisions, and the thirtieth season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall pyramid,...
fixtures were released on 2 July 2008, with Stevenage Borough due to open their campaign against Wrexham on 9 August 2008.
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| 1 | Racecourse Ground The Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium AKA The Racecourse Ground is a stadium located in Wrexham, North Wales. It is the home of Wrexham F.C. and, since 2010, the Crusaders Rugby League team who play in the engage Super League... |
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| 2 | Eastbourne Borough F.C. Eastbourne Borough are a semi-professional English football club, based in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, and are members of the Conference South. They are known as The Sports after their previous name as Langney Sports. Eastbourne Borough play their home matches at Priory Lane in Langney... |
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| 3 | Weymouth F.C. Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year... |
Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
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| 4 | Stonebridge Road Stonebridge Road is a multi-purpose stadium in Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, England, which is primarily used for football matches. Stonebridge Road was constructed in 1905, and was initially the home of Northfleet F.C., which merged with Gravesend F.C. in 1946. It is currently the home ground of... |
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| 5 | Crawley Town F.C. Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:... |
Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... |
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| 6 | Holker Street Holker Street, also known as the Furness Building Society Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a sports stadium located in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. Currently and originally used as a football ground, it has also previously been used for speedways races... |
Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... , Laird Scott Laird Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team... , Wilson Lawrie Wilson Lawrie Robert Wilson is an English footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for League One side Stevenage.Wilson started his career at Charlton Athletic, and played regularly for the club's Under-18 side and reserve team until he was released in 2006... |
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| 7 | Kettering Town F.C. Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08... |
Rockingham Road Rockingham Road, known as the Elgoods Brewery Arena for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. It was home to Kettering Town F.C. until 2011, who play in the Conference National.... |
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| 8 | Burton Albion F.C. Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005... |
Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... , Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... (3) |
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| 9 | Altrincham F.C. Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... (2), Cole Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... |
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| 10 | Forest Green Rovers F.C. Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:... |
Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... , Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... , Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
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| 11 | Grays Athletic F.C. Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season... |
New Recreation Ground The New Recreation Ground was a football stadium on Bridge Road, Grays, Essex, England, and was the home ground of Grays Athletic. Prior to it being closed, the capacity stood at 4,100, of which 1,000 is seated.... |
Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... (2) |
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| 12 | York City F.C. York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions... |
Mark Robinson (footballer born 1981) Mark Andrew Robinson is an English footballer who plays for Whitby Town as a defender.-Club career:Born in Guisborough, North Yorkshire, Robinson began his career with Middlesbrough's centre of excellence at the age of 14 and he joined Nottingham Forest on schoolboy forms... , Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... (2) |
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| 13 | Torquay United F.C. Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley... |
Plainmoor Plainmoor is a suburb of Torquay, Devon, but is best known as the name of the stadium in which Torquay United Football Club currently play.-History:... |
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| 14 | Mansfield Town F.C. Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... , Cole Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... , Bostwick Michael Bostwick Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work... |
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| 15 | Eastbourne Borough F.C. Eastbourne Borough are a semi-professional English football club, based in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, and are members of the Conference South. They are known as The Sports after their previous name as Langney Sports. Eastbourne Borough play their home matches at Priory Lane in Langney... |
Langney Sports Club right|170px|thumb|River End Stand170px|right|thumb|Scoreboard170px|right|thumb|Plan of Priory LanePriory Lane is a association football stadium in Eastbourne, East Sussex and is the home of Eastbourne Borough, who play in the Conference South League... |
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| 16 | Salisbury City F.C. Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium... |
Mark Albrighton Mark Christopher Albrighton is an English footballer who plays as a central defender for Conference North side Nuneaton Town.-Career:... , Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... |
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| 17 | Woking F.C. Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the... |
Kingfield Stadium Kingfield Stadium is the home of Woking F.C.. It is situated in the Kingfield area of Woking, Surrey. The stadium has a capacity of 6,036 of which 2,500 are seated. The main stand, called the Leslie Gosden Stand, is much higher than the rest of the ground and towers above the other stands. The... |
Peter Vincenti Peter Vincenti is a footballer who plays for League Two side Aldershot Town as a midfielder or a striker.Vincenti began his career at Jersey football side St. Peter, after progressing through the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence. He spent two years with the club, playing for the... |
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| 18 | Northwich Victoria F.C. Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of... |
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| 19 | Histon F.C. Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... |
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| 20 | Burton Albion F.C. Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005... |
Pirelli Stadium The Pirelli Stadium is an association football stadium on Princess Way in Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire, England. It was built in 2005 and is the current home of Burton Albion F.C., replacing the club's old Eton Park home, also on Princess Way, which was demolished and developed into housing... |
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| 21 | Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
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| 22 | Lewes F.C. Lewes Football Club is an English football team based in Lewes, East Sussex. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Dripping Pan.-History:... |
The Dripping Pan The Dripping Pan is a football stadium in Lewes, England. It has been home to Lewes F.C. since their incarnation in 1885. It had previously been used by Lewes Priory Cricket Club, though the ground itself had been used by the people of Lewes as a centre for recreation as far back as records exist,... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... , Vincenti Peter Vincenti Peter Vincenti is a footballer who plays for League Two side Aldershot Town as a midfielder or a striker.Vincenti began his career at Jersey football side St. Peter, after progressing through the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence. He spent two years with the club, playing for the... |
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| 23 | Grays Athletic F.C. Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season... |
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| 24 | Oxford United F.C. Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The... |
Kassam Stadium The Kassam Stadium is the home of Oxford United Football Club, and is named after the ground's owner, and former chairman of the club, Firoz Kassam.... |
David Bridges David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001... |
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| 25 | Rushden & Diamonds F.C. Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... (2), Boylan Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... |
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| 26 | Cambridge United F.C. Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League... |
Abbey Stadium The Abbey Stadium, known as R Costings Abbey Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Cambridge, England. It has been the home ground of Cambridge United F.C. since 1932, and currently has a maximum capacity of 9,617 spectators... |
Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... |
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| 27 | Rushden & Diamonds F.C. Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of... |
Nene Park Nene Park is a football stadium situated by Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England, along the bank of the River Nene, and holds 6,441, with 4,641 seated and 1,800 standing. The car park can hold 800 vehicles. From 1992 until 2011 it was the home ground of Rushden & Diamonds football club... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... |
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| 28 | Lewes F.C. Lewes Football Club is an English football team based in Lewes, East Sussex. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Dripping Pan.-History:... |
Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... , Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... (2) |
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| 29 | David Bridges David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001... , Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... (2) |
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| 30 | Salisbury City F.C. Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium... |
Raymond McEnhill Stadium The Raymond McEnhill Stadium is a purpose built 5,000 capacity football stadium in Salisbury, Wiltshire. It is the home of Salisbury City, who in the 2011–12 season are playing in the Conference South.-History:... |
Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... (3), Drury |
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| 31 | Kettering Town F.C. Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08... |
Darren Murphy Darren Murphy is an Irish footballer who plays for Stevenage in League One as a midfielder. He previously played for Cork City in the League of Ireland.... , Vincenti Peter Vincenti Peter Vincenti is a footballer who plays for League Two side Aldershot Town as a midfielder or a striker.Vincenti began his career at Jersey football side St. Peter, after progressing through the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence. He spent two years with the club, playing for the... |
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| 32 | Weymouth F.C. Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year... |
The Wessex Stadium The Bob Lucas Stadium, is a football stadium in Weymouth, England. It has been the home ground of Weymouth F.C. since 1987.-History:The ground, which was built to hold 10,000 with 900 seated in the stand, first saw a football kicked with the visit of Taunton Town in the Western Counties Floodlight... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... , Bostwick Michael Bostwick Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work... |
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| 33 | Woking F.C. Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the... |
Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... |
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| 34 | Altrincham F.C. Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:... |
Moss Lane Moss Lane is a multi-purpose stadium in Altrincham, England. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Altrincham and Manchester United Reserves... |
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... |
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| 35 | Forest Green Rovers F.C. Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:... |
Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... |
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| 36 | Northwich Victoria F.C. Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of... |
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... |
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| 37 | Histon F.C. Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league... |
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| 38 | Oxford United F.C. Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The... |
David Bridges David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001... |
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| 39 | York City F.C. York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions... |
Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... , Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... |
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| 40 | Kidderminster Harriers F.C. Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed... |
Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... , Cole Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... |
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| 41 | Cambridge United F.C. Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League... |
Junior Mendes Albert Junior Hillyard Andrew Mendes , more commonly known as Junior Mendes, is a footballer who plays as a striker.-Club career:Born in Balham, London, In the past he has played for Chelsea, St... , Boylan Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... |
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| 42 | Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... |
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| 43 | Crawley Town F.C. Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:... |
Broadfield Stadium Broadfield Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Crawley, England. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Crawley Town F.C.. The stadium has a capacity of 4,996 people, and is owned by Crawley Borough Council.-West Stand:... |
Michael Bostwick Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work... , Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... |
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| 44 | Torquay United F.C. Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley... |
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| 45 | Kidderminster Harriers F.C. Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... , Boylan Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... (2) |
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| 46 | Mansfield Town F.C. Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910... |
Field Mill Field Mill is a multi-use stadium in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England.It is currently occupied by its main tenant, Mansfield Town.The stadium has a capacity of around 10,000 when fully open, but due to the Bishop Street Stand being closed and safety restrictions, the ground currently holds less... |
Scott Laird Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team... |
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| SF1 | Cambridge United F.C. Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League... |
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... , Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... (2) |
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| SF2 | Cambridge United F.C. Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League... |
Abbey Stadium The Abbey Stadium, known as R Costings Abbey Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Cambridge, England. It has been the home ground of Cambridge United F.C. since 1932, and currently has a maximum capacity of 9,617 spectators... |
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- Note: Stevenage BoroughStevenage Borough F.C.Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
goals come first.
- Note 2: 'SF1' and 'SF2' refer to Conference National play-off semi finals.
FA Cup
The Fourth Round Qualifying draw for the 2008–09 FA Cup paired Stevenage Borough with HorshamHorsham F.C.
Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:...
of the Isthmian League Premier Division. The match was played at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
on 25 October 2008, and resulted in a 2–2 draw. Mitchell Cole
Mitchell Cole
Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football....
opened the scoring just after the half hour mark, latching onto a Luke Oliver
Luke Oliver
Luke John Oliver is an English footballer who currently plays for Bradford City in League Two, as a defender.-Career:He signed for Wycombe in January 2009 from Stevenage Borough...
header and powerfully finishing past Horsham goalkeeper Paul Seuke. The lead lasted all of a minute, with former Borough man Jean-Michel Sigere
Jean-Michel Sigere
Jean-Michel Sigere is a French footballer who plays as a striker. He currently plays for Grays Athletic of the Isthmian League Division One North, having signed for the club in June 2011. In the 2001–02 season, he played seven games for Rushden & Diamonds in the Football League.-Playing...
slotting the ball past Chris Day
Chris Day
Christopher Nicholas Day is an English professional football goalkeeper currently playing for League One side Stevenage....
. Horsham took the lead just before the interval, when Sigere sent Lee Farrell through on goal to give the visitors a lead to defend going into the second-half. However, Stevenage equalised late into the second period, thanks to a low-drilled effort from substitute Scott Laird
Scott Laird
Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team...
. The draw meant that a replay would take place on 29 October. The draw for the First Round Proper was made on 26 October, with the winners of the replay travelling to the Walkers Stadium
Walkers Stadium
The King Power Stadium is a football stadium which hosts home matches of English football club Leicester City. The all-seater stadium, inaugurated in July 2002, holds 32,500 and has the 19th largest stadium capacity in England. The stadium is named after King Power, a company owned by club owner...
to play Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
on 8 November.
Stevenage ran out 4–1 winners in the replay, thanks to a sixteen minute spell late in the second half that saw Borough score all four of their goals. However, it was Horsham who took the lead through a Lee Carney strike mid-way into the first half to give the hosts a deserved one-goal margin. Daryl McMahon
Daryl McMahon
Daryl McMahon is an Irish footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Conference South side Boreham Wood....
equalised for Stevenage twenty minutes before the end, before setting up striker Calum Willock
Calum Willock
Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National....
to slot home and subsequently give the visitors the lead. Willock then turned provider, setting up Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
for an easy finish a minute before the added extras. The scoring wasn’t over though as Morison repaid the favour as his cross found Willock who promptly netted to complete the rout.
Stevenage fell at the First Round proper stage of the FA Cup as they lost 3–0 to Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
at the Walkers Stadium
Walkers Stadium
The King Power Stadium is a football stadium which hosts home matches of English football club Leicester City. The all-seater stadium, inaugurated in July 2002, holds 32,500 and has the 19th largest stadium capacity in England. The stadium is named after King Power, a company owned by club owner...
. Lloyd Dyer
Lloyd Dyer
Lloyd Richard Dyer is an English footballer currently playing for Championship side Leicester City.-West Bromwich Albion:...
gave Leicester the lead following good work down the right flank by Matty Fryatt
Matty Fryatt
Matthew Charles Fryatt is an English footballer currently playing as a striker for Hull City. A product of Walsall's youth system, Fryatt is a lifelong supporter of Manchester United....
. Fryatt was on hand to give the League One side a two-goal advantage after the break, before Andy King completed a comfortable victory for the hosts.
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers | Notes |
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| Q4 | Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... , Laird Scott Laird Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team... |
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| Q4r | Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
Daryl McMahon Daryl McMahon is an Irish footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Conference South side Boreham Wood.... , Willock Calum Willock Calum Daniel Willock is an English-born Saint Kittitian and Nevisian international footballer who plays as a forward for Ebbsfleet United in the Conference National.... (2), Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... |
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| 1 | Leicester City F.C. Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester... |
Walkers Stadium The King Power Stadium is a football stadium which hosts home matches of English football club Leicester City. The all-seater stadium, inaugurated in July 2002, holds 32,500 and has the 19th largest stadium capacity in England. The stadium is named after King Power, a company owned by club owner... |
- Note: Stevenage BoroughStevenage Borough F.C.Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
goals come first.
FA Trophy
Stevenage Borough entered the 2008-09 FA Trophy at the First round stage, and were paired against HertfordshireHertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
rivals St Albans City
St Albans City F.C.
St Albans City Football Club is a football club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. It was founded in 1908 and plays its home matches at Clarence Park, about 800 yards from the city centre. The club is in the Premier Division of the Southern League...
at the draw on 24 November 2008. The match was played at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
on 13 December 2008. Stevenage ran out eventual 4–1 winners, with Andy Drury opening the scoring just before the half-time
Half-time
In some team sports such as association football and rugby, matches are played in two halves. Half-time is the name given to the interval between the two halves of the match...
interval after good work from Lee Boylan
Lee Boylan
Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference....
. Despite having many chances to double their lead in the second-half, Stevenage were made to rue missed chances when Gary Cohen
Gary Cohen (footballer)
Gary Dane Cohen is an English former professional footballer who played from 2002 until 2010...
equalised for the visitors 10 minutes before the end. The equaliser seemingly spurred Stevenage on, and Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
put Borough 2–1 up with a curling effort from just inside the area. The game was sealed five minutes later by Lee Boylan
Lee Boylan
Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference....
following a fatal mistake by St Albans goalkeeper Paul Bastock
Paul Bastock
Paul Anthony Bastock is an English football goalkeeper currently playing for Boston United. He has played professional and non-league football for over 20 years, making over 600 appearances for nine different clubs including Cambridge United, Cheltenham Town, Boston United, Dagenham & Redbridge...
. Morison sealed his brace in injury time, to put a gloss on what was a tough encounter.
The Second Round draw was held on 15 December 2009, and Stevenage were drawn against either Farnborough or Wingate & Finchley. The match between Farnborough and Wingate was played on 18 December, which Farnborough won 3-1 to set up a second round clash between Farnborough and Stevenage at Cherrywood Road
Cherrywood Road
The Rushmoor Stadium is the ground of Farnborough F.C. and the former home of Farnborough Town F.C. before the club went out of business in 2007. It lies in the town of Farnborough, Hampshire. The capacity of the ground was 4,200, with 627 seats...
. The tie meant that Graham Westley
Graham Westley
Graham Neil Westley is an English former footballer and is currently manager of League One side Stevenage, where he has been in charge since 2008, his second spell at the club....
would be pitting his wits against the club he had previously managed for four years between the years 1999 and 2003. The game had initially been scheduled to be played on 10 January 2009, but was postponed after an early-morning pitch inspection. The match was re-scheduled to be played on 13 January 2009. The draw for the Third Round was made on 12 January, and providing Stevenage saw off the challenge of Farnborough they would be at home to Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
leaders Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
. Stevenage comfortably eased into the Third Round with a two goal victory. First half goals from Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983)
Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19...
and Lee Boylan
Lee Boylan
Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference....
put Stevenage in the driving seat, and although Farnborough carved out some chances for themselves in the second half, the result was never really in doubt.
The result meant that Stevenage would play Burton Albion on 31 January, who had previously disposed of Farsley Celtic and Salisbury City
Salisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
in the two previous rounds. Stevenage emphatically won the match 4–0 at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
. Stevenage took a deserved lead into half-time after the prolific Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
put Borough ahead following good work by Mitchell Cole
Mitchell Cole
Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football....
down the left-wing. Burton forced two good saves from goalkeeper Chris Day
Chris Day
Christopher Nicholas Day is an English professional football goalkeeper currently playing for League One side Stevenage....
just after the break, but it was Stevenage who doubled their lead thanks to a low-drilled, deflected effort from Mitchell Cole
Mitchell Cole
Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football....
. This forced Burton to push forward, meaning Stevenage were able to exploit the Brewers on the counter-attack. Minutes later, Steve Morison added to his tally with a timely lob over the helpless Kevin Poole
Kevin Poole
Kevin Poole is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Football League Two side Burton Albion, where he is also goalkeeping coach...
. The day was rounded off in injury-time when David Bridges
David Bridges
David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001...
sent a rasping effort beyond the outstretched hand of Poole.
The Monday after the match against Burton, the Fourth-Round draw handed Stevenage a home tie with another Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side in the form of Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
. The match was to be played on 21 February 2009. Again, Stevenage ran out comfortable 4–0 winners at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
. Stevenage started strongly and took the lead mid-way into the first-half, courtesy of a curling Andy Drury free-kick
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
. Similarly to the previous round against Burton, Borough forcefully built on the 1–0 lead taken into the break. David Bridges
David Bridges
David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001...
doubled Stevenage's advantage fifteen minutes after the interval with a glancing header. The game was then put beyond doubt, thanks to another goal from a set-piece
Set piece (football)
The term set piece or set play is used in association football and rugby to refer to a situation when the ball is returned to open play following a stoppage, particularly in a forward area of the pitch. Most often, the term is used to refer to free kicks and corners, but sometimes throw-ins. Many...
; this time Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983)
Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19...
powerfully heading past Ryan Robinson
Ryan Robinson
Ryan Robinson is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He is currently dually registered with both Evesham United and on non contract terms with AFC Telford United....
. The final goal came from marksmen Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
, his fifth goal in four FA Trophy appearances. Lee Boylan
Lee Boylan
Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference....
got to the by-line and pulled the ball back for Morison, who secured another four goal victory in the FA Trophy.
The semi-final draw was made on 23 February 2009, with Borough due to play the winner of the tie between Ebbsfleet United and Wrexham. The replay between Ebbsfleet and Wrexham was played on 24 February, and ended with Ebbsfleet winning 3-1 to set up a two-legged semi-final clash against Stevenage, with the first leg being played on 14 March at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
. In what was a close and tense affair, Stevenage took a one-goal advantage into the second-leg after a 3–2 victory in front of a crowd of 2,344. Borough started the game well, and were a goal to the good after just five minutes, thanks to another strike from Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
. Just after the half hour mark, Borough doubled their advantage after some poor defending by the FA Trophy holders
FA Trophy 2007-08
The 2007–08 FA Trophy was the 38th season of the FA's cup competition for teams at levels 5-8 of the English football league system. 258 teams were entered for the competition.-Calendar:-First round:...
; with Scott Laird
Scott Laird
Scott Benjamin Laird is a defender currently playing for League One side Stevenage.Laird began his football career as a trainee at Plymouth Argyle, progressing through the club's centre of excellence. He spent a total of eight years on the club's books, but only managed to make one first–team...
captialising on a loose pass to send Lee Boylan
Lee Boylan
Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference....
in on goal to clinically finish past Lance Cronin
Lance Cronin
Lance Cronin is an English professional footballer and currently plays as a goalkeeper for League Two side Bristol Rovers. He has made seven international appearances for the England C national football team.-Career:...
. However, despite being two goals to the good, and looking relatively comfortable, Ebbsfleet managed to half the deficit in the second-half, after Neil Barrett
Neil Barrett
Neil William Barrett is an English footballer who plays for Ebbsfleet United as a midfielder.Barrett started his career in the youth system of Chelsea, before joining Portsmouth in 2001. He made over 20 appearances in his first season with Portsmouth, but having not played over a season and a...
stooped low to head past Chris Day
Chris Day
Christopher Nicholas Day is an English professional football goalkeeper currently playing for League One side Stevenage....
in goal. Minutes later, the tie was all-square when Stacy Long
Stacy Long
Stacy William Long is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage of League One as a midfielder.Long started his football career at Charlton Athletic in 1995 and progressed through the youth system, spending a total of ten years on the club's books, and although a regular in the reserve side he...
sent a 20-yard dipping volley into the top right hand corner of the net. The setback spurred the home side on and with ten minutes left on the clock David Bridges
David Bridges
David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001...
rose powerfully to thunder a header past Cronin and ensure that Stevenage had a lead to defend going into the second-leg at Stonebridge Road
Stonebridge Road
Stonebridge Road is a multi-purpose stadium in Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, England, which is primarily used for football matches. Stonebridge Road was constructed in 1905, and was initially the home of Northfleet F.C., which merged with Gravesend F.C. in 1946. It is currently the home ground of...
.
The second leg, played a week later on 21 March 2009, was equally as tight as the first leg, with Stevenage winning the game 1–0 after a Peter Vincenti
Peter Vincenti
Peter Vincenti is a footballer who plays for League Two side Aldershot Town as a midfielder or a striker.Vincenti began his career at Jersey football side St. Peter, after progressing through the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence. He spent two years with the club, playing for the...
strike deep into injury time. The 1–0 win meant that Stevenage won 4–2 on aggregate and consequently booked their place at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
for the second time in three years, where they would play York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
on 9 May.
Stevenage defeated York 2–0 in the final of the FA Trophy in front of 27,102 at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
to taste FA Trophy success for the second time in three seasons. Stevenage dominated the game, but had to be patient to break down a resilient York City outfit. Steve Morison
Steve Morison
Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence...
broke the deadlock, in what turned out to be his last game in a Stevenage shirt before moving to Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
, tapping in after Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983)
Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19...
had knocked the ball down from an Andy Drury corner mid-way into the second-half. Lee Boylan
Lee Boylan
Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference....
doubled the lead in injury-time, scooping the ball over York goalkeeper Michael Ingham
Michael Ingham (footballer)
Michael Gerard Ingham is a footballer who plays for York City as a goalkeeper.Ingham started his career with Northern Irish side Cliftonville before moving to England with Sunderland in the FA Premier League in 1999. He was loaned out by the club on eight occasions before eventually joining former...
to ensure a successful 2008-09 FA Trophy campaign.
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers | Notes |
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| 1 | St Albans City F.C. St Albans City Football Club is a football club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. It was founded in 1908 and plays its home matches at Clarence Park, about 800 yards from the city centre. The club is in the Premier Division of the Southern League... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... (2), Boylan Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... |
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| 2 | Cherrywood Road The Rushmoor Stadium is the ground of Farnborough F.C. and the former home of Farnborough Town F.C. before the club went out of business in 2007. It lies in the town of Farnborough, Hampshire. The capacity of the ground was 4,200, with 627 seats... |
Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... , Roberts Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... |
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| 3 | Burton Albion F.C. Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... (2), Cole Mitchell Cole Mitchell James Cole is an English footballer. Cole was forced to retire from professional football in 2011 as a result of a deteriorating heart condition that meant it was dangerous for him to continue playing competitive football.... , Bridges David Bridges David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001... |
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| 4 | Forest Green Rovers F.C. Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:... |
David Bridges David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001... , Roberts Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... , Morison Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... |
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| SF1 | Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... , Boylan Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... , Bridges David Bridges David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001... |
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| SF2 | Stonebridge Road Stonebridge Road is a multi-purpose stadium in Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, England, which is primarily used for football matches. Stonebridge Road was constructed in 1905, and was initially the home of Northfleet F.C., which merged with Gravesend F.C. in 1946. It is currently the home ground of... |
Peter Vincenti Peter Vincenti is a footballer who plays for League Two side Aldershot Town as a midfielder or a striker.Vincenti began his career at Jersey football side St. Peter, after progressing through the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence. He spent two years with the club, playing for the... |
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| F | York City F.C. York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions... |
Wembley Stadium The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007... |
Steve Morison Steven William "Steve" Morison is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Norwich City as a striker.Morison started his career at Northampton Town at the age of 16, progressing through the club's centre of excellence... , Boylan Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... |
- Note: Stevenage BoroughStevenage Borough F.C.Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
goals come first.
League table
Starts and goals
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- Note: '+' denotes appearance as a substitute.
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| # | Pos | Player | From | Fee | Date | Notes |
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 Ashley BayesAshley Bayes Ashley John Bayes is an English professional football goalkeeper who is currently plays for Conference South side Basingstoke Town... |
Crawley Town Crawley Town F.C. Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:... |
Free Transfer | 12 May 2008 | |||
| Gary Mills Gary Mills Gary Roland Mills is an English former footballer who is currently manager of York City.Mills started his career with Nottingham Forest and he became the club's youngest league player after making his first team debut at the age of 16 in 1978. He played in the victorious 1980 European Cup Final,... |
Kettering Town Kettering Town F.C. Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08... |
Free Transfer | 12 May 2008 | |||
| David Bridges David Bridges David Stephen Bridges is an English footballer who plays for Kettering Town as a midfielder.Bridges started his career with local side Cambridge United, progressing through the club's youth system and eventually breaking into the first–team in 2001... |
Kettering Town Kettering Town F.C. Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08... |
Free Transfer | 12 May 2008 | |||
Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
 Eddie Odhiambo |
Oxford United Oxford United F.C. Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The... |
Free Transfer | 13 May 2008 | ||
| Craig Westcarr Craig Westcarr Craig Naptali Westcarr is an English footballer who plays as a striker, for Chesterfield.-Nottingham Forest:Born in Nottingham, Westcarr played for Nottingham Forest as a youth, and he regularly played for their reserves as well as the England youth teams, from Under-16s up to the Under-21s.While... |
Kettering Town Kettering Town F.C. Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08... |
Tribunal | 16 May 2008 | |||
| Andy Drury |
Lewes Lewes F.C. Lewes Football Club is an English football team based in Lewes, East Sussex. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Dripping Pan.-History:... |
Free Transfer | 16 May 2008 | |||
| Anthony Thomas Anthony Thomas (English footballer) Anthony Thomas is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Farnborough.His career began at Hemel Hempstead Town, where he scored 78 goals in two seasons. His first goal for Barnet came against Dagenham & Redbridge, and burst a hole in the side netting. He was loaned out to Cambridge City... |
Barnet Barnet F.C. Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet.... |
Free Transfer | 17 May 2008 | |||
| Michael Bostwick Michael Bostwick Michael Paul T. Bostwick is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a midfielder.Bostwick started his career at Millwall, and played regularly for the club's Under–18 side and reserve team. At the age of 17, he joined Conference National side Crawley Town on work... |
Ebbsfleet United | Free Transfer | 20 May 2008 | |||
Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
Mark Albrighton Mark Albrighton Mark Christopher Albrighton is an English footballer who plays as a central defender for Conference North side Nuneaton Town.-Career:... |
Cambridge United Cambridge United F.C. Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League... |
Free Transfer | 30 May 2008 | ||
| Lee Boylan Lee Boylan Lee Martin Boylan is an English-born Irish footballer who is currently playing for Conference South side Thurrock. He has made over 400 first-team appearances, almost all in the Football Conference.... |
Cambridge United Cambridge United F.C. Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League... |
Undisclosed | 6 June 2008 | |||
| Iyseden Christie Iyseden Christie Iyseden Christie is an English footballer who is currently in his second spell with Conference National side Tamworth, where he plays as a striker.-Coventry City:... |
Kidderminster Harriers Kidderminster Harriers F.C. Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed... |
Free Transfer | 6 June 2008 | |||
| Luke Cole |
Exeter City Exeter City F.C. Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003... |
Free Transfer | 25 June 2008 | |||
| Chris Day Chris Day Christopher Nicholas Day is an English professional football goalkeeper currently playing for League One side Stevenage.... |
Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
Free Transfer | 1 September 2008 | |||
Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
Mark Roberts Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... |
Northwich Victoria Northwich Victoria F.C. Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of... |
£4,000 | 1 January 2009 | ||
 Darren MurphyDarren Murphy Darren Murphy is an Irish footballer who plays for Stevenage in League One as a midfielder. He previously played for Cork City in the League of Ireland.... |
Cork City | Free Transfer | 3 January 2009 | |||
Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
Jon Ashton Jon Ashton Jonathan James "Jon" Ashton is an English footballer, currently playing for League One side Stevenage.... |
Grays Athletic Grays Athletic F.C. Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season... |
Undisclosed | 29 January 2009 |
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 Tesfaye BrambleTesfaye Bramble Tesfaye Walda Simeon "Tes" Bramble is an English-born Montserratian footballer. He made over 200 appearances in the Football League, scoring 43 goals, between 2001 and 2007, and played international football for Montserrat.-Football career:Bramble, who is the brother of footballer Titus Bramble,... |
Leiston Leiston F.C. Leiston F.C. is an English football club based in Leiston, Suffolk. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Division One North and play at Victory Road.-History:... |
Released | 5 May 2008 | ||
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Isaiah Rankin Isaiah Rankin Isaiah Marcus Rankin is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Isthmian League Premier Division side Hendon.... |
Crawley Town Crawley Town F.C. Crawley Town Football Club is an English football club based in Crawley, West Sussex. They won the title of the Football Conference, by a record 15 point margin on second place, and with it promotion to The Football League, in April 2011.-1896–2009:... |
Released | 5 May 2008 | ||
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Alistair John Alistair John Alistair John is a professional footballer currently playing for Combined Counties League team Chessington & Hook United as a midfielder or forward.-Career:... |
Unattached | Released | 5 May 2008 | ||
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Jamie Eames |
Colney Heath Colney Heath F.C. Colney Heath F.C. are a football club based in Colney Heath, near St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. In the 2001-02 season, they reached the 2nd round of the FA Vase... |
Released | 5 May 2008 | ||
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Junior Lewis Junior Lewis Karl Junior Lewis is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Isthmian League Premier Division side Hendon where he is also a coach.-Playing career:... |
Welwyn Garden City Welwyn Garden City F.C. Welwyn Garden City F.C. is a football club based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire . They currently play in Spartan South Midlands League Division One, Step 6 of the National League System.-External links:*... |
Released | 5 May 2008 | ||
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Mark Molesley Mark Molesley Mark Clifford Molesley is an English footballer, who plays as a midfielder for League One club Bournemouth.-Career:Molesley started his career with Hayes, coming through their youth system... |
Grays Athletic Grays Athletic F.C. Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season... |
Released | 10 May 2008 | ||
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Tyrone Berry Tyrone Berry Tyrone Michael Berry is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder, for Burgess Hill Town.-Early life:Born in Brixton, London, Berry went to primary school at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary school on Brixton Hill, and attended St... |
Gillingham Gillingham F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium... |
Released | 10 May 2008 | ||
| | Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
Damien Batt Damien Batt Damien Alexander Nathaniel Batt is an English football defender currently playing for Oxford United. His brother, Shaun, is also a professional footballer.... |
Fisher Athletic Fisher Athletic F.C. Fisher Athletic F.C. was a semi-professional football club from South East London, which last played in the Conference South, which is one of the two leagues that form the sixth tier of the English football league system. The Bermondsey-based club ground-shared at Champion Hill Stadium, the home... |
Released | 10 May 2008 | ||
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Sammy Moore Sammy Moore Sammy Leslie Moore is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for AFC Wimbledon.-Early years:Moore was a promising youngster, training in the youth academies of Charlton Athletic and Chelsea. He moved to the academy of Ipswich Town where he was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup... |
Dover Athletic Dover Athletic F.C. Dover Athletic Football Club is an association football team based in the town of Dover, Kent, England. The club was formed in 1983 after the dissolution of the town's previous club, Dover, whose place in the Southern League was taken by the new club... |
Released | 17 May 2008 | ||
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Wayne O'Sullivan |
Braintree Town Braintree Town F.C. Braintree Town F.C. is an English football club based in Braintree, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference National and play their home matches at Cressing Road.-History:... |
Released | 25 June 2008 | ||
| | Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
Ashley Westwood Ashley Westwood Ashley Michael Westwood is an English footballer who plays as a central defender for Northampton Town on non-contract terms.... |
Wrexham | Released | 11 July 2008 | ||
| Craig Westcarr Craig Westcarr Craig Naptali Westcarr is an English footballer who plays as a striker, for Chesterfield.-Nottingham Forest:Born in Nottingham, Westcarr played for Nottingham Forest as a youth, and he regularly played for their reserves as well as the England youth teams, from Under-16s up to the Under-21s.While... |
Kettering Town Kettering Town F.C. Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08... |
Free Transfer | 19 August 2008 | |||
| | Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
 Tommy BlackTommy Black Thomas Robert "Tommy" Black is an English footballer who plays for AFC Hornchurch.-Club career:Black began his career with Arsenal as a trainee, where he played alongside his older brother Michael... |
Barnet Barnet F.C. Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet.... |
Released | 1 January 2009 | ||
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Anthony Thomas Anthony Thomas (English footballer) Anthony Thomas is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Farnborough.His career began at Hemel Hempstead Town, where he scored 78 goals in two seasons. His first goal for Barnet came against Dagenham & Redbridge, and burst a hole in the side netting. He was loaned out to Cambridge City... |
Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Town F.C. Hemel Hempstead Town are a football club based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division. They are known as the Tudors and play their games at Vauxhall Road... |
Released | 3 January 2009 | ||
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Daryl McMahon Daryl McMahon Daryl McMahon is an Irish footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Conference South side Boreham Wood.... |
Cambridge United Cambridge United F.C. Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League... |
Released | 7 January 2009 | ||
| | Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
Luke Oliver Luke Oliver Luke John Oliver is an English footballer who currently plays for Bradford City in League Two, as a defender.-Career:He signed for Wycombe in January 2009 from Stevenage Borough... |
Wycombe Wanderers Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play... |
Free Transfer | 29 January 2009 | ||
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Iyseden Christie Iyseden Christie Iyseden Christie is an English footballer who is currently in his second spell with Conference National side Tamworth, where he plays as a striker.-Coventry City:... |
Torquay United Torquay United F.C. Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley... |
Released | 2 February 2009 |
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Ed Upson Ed Upson Edward James Upson is an English footballer who plays for Yeovil Town.-Ipswich Town:He scored the winning goal for Ipswich against Southampton in the FA Youth Cup in 2005 when he was 15, and signed a professional contract at the age of 17. In 2008 he was loaned to Stevenage Borough, where he made... |
Ipswich Town Ipswich Town F.C. Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02.... |
1 September 2008 | 1 December 2008 | |
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Kieron St Aimie |
Barnet Barnet F.C. Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet.... |
26 November 2008 | 27 December 2008 | |
| | Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
Mark Roberts Mark Roberts (footballer born 1983) Mark Alan Roberts is an English footballer who plays for League One side Stevenage as a defender.Roberts started his career at Crewe Alexandra at the age of 11, and progressed through the youth ranks at the club; signing a professional contract with The Railwaymen at the age of 19... |
Northwich Victoria Northwich Victoria F.C. Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of... |
27 November 2008 | 1 January 2009 | |
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Junior Mendes Junior Mendes Albert Junior Hillyard Andrew Mendes , more commonly known as Junior Mendes, is a footballer who plays as a striker.-Club career:Born in Balham, London, In the past he has played for Chelsea, St... |
Aldershot Town Aldershot Town F.C. Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club... |
27 March 2009 | 31 May 2009 |
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Iyseden Christie Iyseden Christie Iyseden Christie is an English footballer who is currently in his second spell with Conference National side Tamworth, where he plays as a striker.-Coventry City:... |
Kettering Town Kettering Town F.C. Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08... |
2 September 2008 | 18 January 2009 | |
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John Martin John Martin (English footballer) John Martin is an English footballer who has most recently played a midfielder for Chelmsford City in the Conference South.-Career:... |
Ebbsfleet United | 3 February 2009 | 7 April 2009 |