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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.
[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] A Team
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 1 |
 |
GK |
Hugh O'Shea (Brian Howard) |
| 2 |
|
DF |
Madhu 'Dog' Krishnan |
| 3 |
|
DF |
Steve Emery |
| 4 |
|
MF |
Joe Grigg |
| 6 |
|
DF |
Liam Gaffney |
| 7 |
|
MF |
Danny Hall |
| 8 |
|
MF |
Mike Gwinnett (captain) |
| 10 |
|
FW |
Jonny Hughes |
| 11 |
|
MF |
Simon Harrison |
| 12 |
|
FW |
Matt Caspell |
|
[edit] B Team
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 2 |
|
DF |
Alan Power |
| 3 |
|
DF |
Nick Reid |
| 4 |
|
MF |
Rich Cothay |
| 5 |
|
DF |
Jamie O'Dwyer |
| 6 |
 |
DF |
Damien Gomez |
| 7 |
|
MF |
Danny Hall |
| 8 |
|
MF |
Chris Facey |
| 10 |
|
FW |
Fav Iqbal |
| 11 |
|
MF |
Mike Bunch (captain) |
|
[edit] C Team
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
| 1 |
|
GK |
Andy Ball |
| 2 |
|
DF |
Dave Read |
| 3 |
|
DF |
Will Waugh |
| 4 |
|
MF |
Rob Mathers |
| 5 |
|
DF |
Gary Brook |
| 6 |
|
DF |
Phil Butler |
| 7 |
|
MF |
Tom Krajnyk |
| 8 |
|
MF |
Rich Pinks (captain) |
| 9 |
|
FW |
Tom Berryman |
| 10 |
|
FW |
Joe Gallard |
| 12 |
|
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 |
