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Castle AFC

Castle AFC is the football club of University College, Durham. The club is made up of three teams and is open to players of all abilities.

Castle AFC
Badge of University College
Full name Castle Association Football Club
Nickname(s) Castle
Founded 1923
Ground Maiden Castle
(Capacity Standing only)
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[edit] History

The club dates back to some time in the early 20th century and has an illustrious history. The club was formed by Colonel Horatio Wallace in 1923.

In conclusion Castle AFC has a diverse history.

[edit] Current season

Club Captain Jonny Hughes
A Team Captain Mike Gwinnett
B Team Captain Mike Bunch
C Team Captain Rich Pinks

[edit] Squad

[edit] A Team

No. Position Player
1 Flag of England GK Hugh O'Shea (Brian Howard)
2 Flag of England DF Madhu 'Dog' Krishnan
3 Flag of England DF Steve Emery
4 Flag of England MF Joe Grigg
6 Flag of England DF Liam Gaffney
7 Flag of England MF Danny Hall
8 Flag of England MF Mike Gwinnett (captain)
10 Flag of England FW Jonny Hughes
11 Flag of England MF Simon Harrison
12 Flag of England FW Matt Caspell

[edit] B Team

No. Position Player
2 Flag of England DF Alan Power
3 Flag of England DF Nick Reid
4 Flag of England MF Rich Cothay
5 Flag of England DF Jamie O'Dwyer
6 Flag of Singapore DF Damien Gomez
7 Flag of England MF Danny Hall
8 Flag of England MF Chris Facey
10 Flag of England FW Fav Iqbal
11 Flag of England MF Mike Bunch (captain)

[edit] C Team

No. Position Player
1 Flag of England GK Andy Ball
2 Flag of England DF Dave Read
3 Flag of England DF Will Waugh
4 Flag of England MF Rob Mathers
5 Flag of England DF Gary Brook
6 Flag of England DF Phil Butler
7 Flag of England MF Tom Krajnyk
8 Flag of England MF Rich Pinks (captain)
9 Flag of England FW Tom Berryman
10 Flag of England FW Joe Gallard
12 Flag of England FW Dan Barber

[edit] Previous seasons

[edit] 2006/07

Club Captain Bambos Patsalides
A Team Captain Phil Holdsworth
B Team Captain Jamie O'Dwyer
C Team Captain Rob Mathers

The A team, despite hopes of promotion ended up missing out on joining the premier division due to a disappointing second half of the season. Performances to note included an impressive 3-1 win against Chad's A which was watched by the Norwich City F.C. first team and a hard fought win against Hatfield A in terrible conditions. Simon Harrison ended up as top goalscorer and Steve Emery capped a very good first season by scooping the A team player of the year award.

Following relegation from the Second division, the B Team found themselves competing in the Conference for the second time in three years. Expectations were understandably high but they failed to meet them and ended up playing in the 'wooden spoon' pool during the later months of the season. The team consisted of lots of new faces with only three players remaining from the previous year remaining. Positive points for the future included Mike Bunch's long-range shooting and excellent performances from Nick Reid and B team player of the year Rich Cothay.

The C team, in only its fourth year, continued to improve on previous seasons, finishing second only to the B team in the Conference league. Captain Rob Mathers adding several new players to an existing core managed after a disappointing start to forge a team which ended up playing their best football since the C's were founded. Notable contributions were from centre-back Phil Butler, goalscoring superstar Tom Berryman and player of the year Dave Read. The team also bid a sad farewell to former captain 'Brazilian' Dave Stafford, who had missed only one game in the previous four seasons.

Highlights for the club included the tour to Amsterdam and beating Hatfield on penalties to win the Castle v. Hatfield Day for the second year running.

[edit] 2005/06

Club Captain Tom Ashworth
A Team Captain Gary Davies
B Team Captain Mark Boyd
C Team Captain Dave Stafford

[edit] 2004/05

Club Captain Ben Rowland
A Team Captain Andy Byrne
B Team Captain James Irvine
C Team Captain Fady Jadayel


[edit] The Nick Lehmann Award

The Nick Lehmann Award is Castle AFC's highest honour and is given out in recognition of outstanding service to the club. It has never been won by James Irvine.

[edit] Previous Winners

2006/07 Dave Stafford
2005/06 Xav L'Hoiry
2004/05 Gaz Hughes
2003/04 Nick Lehmann