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Scarborough Athletic Football Club is an English football club formed on 25 June 2007 following the winding up of Scarborough FC. Although they bear the name of Scarborough in North Yorkshire, they are currently ground-sharing with Bridlington Town. They currently play in the Northern Counties East League Division One.[1]
[edit] Background
A covenant existed on the McCain Stadium that restricted its use only to sporting activities. Scarborough F.C. failed to convince the Scarborough Borough Council that its proposals to sell the McCain Stadium to a housing developer would raise enough money to pay off the debts and build a new ground.[2]
Scarborough FC were wound up in the High Court with debts of £2.5m., on 20 June 2007, ending its 128-year existence as a club. The Seadog Trust (a supporters' trust established in 2006) formed Scarborough Athletic to carry forward the spirit of the former club.[3]
[edit] History
Following the liquidation of Scarborough Football Club, Scarborough Athletic Football Club was founded as a continuation[4] or rebirth [1] of the old club, by a supporters' trust named The Seadog Trust. They took on the same red kit, nickname, motto and official club logo from the old side.[5] The Trust successfully applied for membership of the North Riding F.A. and the Northern Counties East League on 25 June 2007.[1]
On 29 June the club appointed former North Ferriby United manager Brian France as their first manager,[6] who brought with him many former Ferriby players. The club's first ever game as Scarborough Athletic was played as a friendly against Edgehill FC on 15 July 2007, it ended in a goalless draw and was played in Hunmanby. Three days later, 20 year old Shaun Chadburn gained the distinction of scoring the first ever goal for the new club. Their first competitive game was away to Teversal on 11 August 2007. The game ended in a 2–1 defeat in front of 427 fans.
The new club had mixed results early in their debut season, but on 24 October it was announced the club was to face a 6 point deduction and a £300 fine for fielding ineligible players earlier in the season. This decision was later upheld by the FA [7] and so despite a run of six wins in eight matches, the club found themselves lying in 10th place in early January 2008. A strong end to the season saw the club finish with an unbeaten 12 match league run, securing a 5th place finish.
[edit] Players
As of 19 April 2008.[8]
[edit] Current squad
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
|
 |
GK |
Glenn Powley |
|
|
GK |
Jon Hyde |
|
|
GK |
Dave Bramley |
|
|
DF |
Ryan Davies |
|
|
DF |
Chris Hyam |
|
|
DF |
Craig Evans |
|
|
DF |
Carl Wood |
|
|
DF |
Dave Kemp |
|
|
DF |
Matty Kennett |
|
|
DF |
Kevin Milner |
|
|
MF |
Scott Phillips |
|
|
MF |
Liam Widdowson |
|
|
MF |
Joel Hartley |
|
|
| No. |
|
Position |
Player |
|
|
MF |
Graham Botham |
|
|
MF |
Adam Wilberforce |
|
|
MF |
Gary Hepples |
|
|
MF |
Martyn Ferrey |
|
|
MF |
Dave Thompson |
|
|
MF |
Mark Griffin |
|
|
MF |
Ryan Morton |
|
|
FW |
Joe Lightowler |
|
|
FW |
Craig Hogg |
|
|
FW |
Ryan Blott |
|
|
FW |
Andy Neill |
|
|
FW |
Richard Medcalf |
|
|
FW |
Mike Tate |
|
[edit] Managers
As of 26 April 2008. Only competitive matches are counted.
| Name |
Nationality |
Period |
G |
W |
D |
L |
Win % |
| Brian France |
|
June 2007–Present |
38 |
21 |
7 |
10 |
55.26 |
[edit] Statistics
[edit] Average Attendance
| Year |
Average |
Highest |
| 2007-08 |
485 |
605 |
|
[edit] Top League Goalscorers
| Year |
Player |
Goals Scored |
| 2007-08 |
Scott Phillips |
18 |
|
Ryan Blott |
18 |
|
[edit] Performance
[edit] League Standings
[edit] Northern Counties East League Cup
[edit] Wilkinson Sword Trophy
[edit] North Riding Senior Cup
| Year |
Round Reached |
Notes |
| 2007-08 |
Semi Final |
Lost 2-0 at home to York City |
[edit] Records
[edit] Fanzine
Unusually for a club in the lower reaches of the pyramid, Scarborough Athletic has an active fanzine - Abandon Chip! - which has continued from the era of the defunct club, Scarborough FC. As of 26 April 2008, it had reached Issue 10.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Town's fans get new football club", BBC Sport, 2007-06-25.
- ^ "Boro begin hunt for new home", The Press, 2007-06-22.
- ^ "Scarborough FC go out of business", BBC Sport, 2007-06-20.
- ^ "Scarborough Athletic confirm kit for the coming season", ScarboroughAthletic.com, 16 July 2007
- ^ "Scarborough Athletic", NCEL.org.uk, 16 July 2007
- ^ "France is new Scarborough manager", BBC Sport, 2007-06-30. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ "Points appeal fails", Scarboroughathletic.com, 2008-01-08.
- ^ SAFC Squad 2007-08. scarboroughathletic.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-26.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
