| Full name | Scarborough Athletic Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Seadogs | ||
| Founded | 2007 | ||
| Ground | Queensgate, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire (Capacity: 3,000 (740 seated)) |
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| Chairman | David Holland | ||
| Manager | Rudy Funk | ||
| League | Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division | ||
| 2010–11 | Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division, 10th | ||
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Scarborough Athletic Football Club are an English football club formed on 25 June 2007 following the winding up of Scarborough. Although they bear the name of Scarborough in North Yorkshire, they ground-share with Bridlington Town. Scarborough Athletic play in the Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division.[1]
Scarborough Athletic hope to return to their hometown from their temporary base at Bridlington for the season 2014–15.[2][3]
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A covenant existed on the McCain Stadium that restricted its use only to sporting activities. Scarborough 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.[4]
Scarborough were wound up in the High Court with debts of £2.5 million, on 20 June 2007, ending its 128-year existence as a club. The Seadog Trust (a supporters' trust established in 2006) then formed Scarborough Athletic to carry forward the spirit of the former club.[5]
Following the liquidation of Scarborough Football Club, Scarborough Athletic Football Club was founded as a continuation[6] or rebirth[1] of the previous club, by a supporters' trust named The Seadog Trust. They took on the same red kit, nickname, motto and official club logo from the earlier club.[7] The Trust successfully applied for membership of the North Riding F.A. and the Northern Counties East League on 25 June 2007.[1] Due to the unavailability of any suitable ground in the town, a ground-sharing agreement was made with Bridlington Town.
On 29 June the club appointed former North Ferriby United manager Brian France as their first manager,[8] who brought with him many former Ferriby players.
For their debut season the club entered to play in the Northern Counties East League Division One (NCEL1).
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 in a 2–2 draw at Northallerton Town. Their first competitive game, a NCEL1 fixture, 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 the 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[9] 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.
After gaining just one point from the opening two games of the season, Scarborough Athletic then embarked upon a 27 match unbeaten league run which saw them surge to the top of the table. On 8 November 2008, Ryan Blott scored five goals in a league match at Yorkshire Amateur.
By the end of February 2009 the club had moved into a commanding lead at the top of the NCEL1 table and on 21 March 2009, following a 2–1 victory at Teversal, they were guaranteed promotion to the Northern Counties East Premier Division (NCELP).[10] Three days later the club were confirmed as champions after a 3–0 win at home to Brighouse Town.[11][12]
The NCEL1 trophy was presented to the team after the final home game of the season (against Leeds Carnegie) 18 April 2008, a game which ensured they remained unbeaten at home in the league throughout the season.[13]
The club also reached the Northern Counties East League Presidents Cup final but lost 2–3 on aggregate to Nostell Miners Welfare over two legs. The away leg (played 16 April 2009) was drawn 1–1, but the home leg (played 28 April 2009) ended in a 1–2 defeat.[14]
The 2008–09 season also saw Scarborough Athletic enter the FA Vase for the first time, reaching the 4th round before losing at Bideford.
Newly promoted, Scarborough Athletic competed their 1st season as members of the Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division.
This season also saw Scarborough Athletic enter the FA Cup for the first time although they fell at the first hurdle, losing 1–2 at home to Guisborough Town in the extra-preliminary round.[15]
The club once again had a slow start to the season, but a long winning streak followed, which took them to the top of the table by the end of September. A series of inconsistent results then followed, mainly away from home, and the club eventually finished the season in fifth place.[16]
In November a 'landlords v. tenants' match at Queensgate between Bridlington Town and 'Boro attracted a division record of 1,082 fans.
In April, Boro hit 13 goals without reply against relegated Brodsworth Welfare - a record for the division.
In the pre-season Scarborough Athletic played their first ever game in the town of Scarborough, a friendly against local league side Eastfield St. James. On 24 July 'Boro beat Merthyr Town 2–0 to win the inaugural Supporters Direct Shield at the New Bucks Head home of A.F.C. Telford United.[17]
The club recorded their first ever victory in the FA Cup after beating Ryton 1–0 in the Extra-Preliminary Round played 14 August.
On 21 September, 1st team coach Paul Olsson was appointed acting manager to cover for Brian France who underwent a lengthy period of hospitalisation following a brain injury.[18] On 19 November Olsson's managerial position was made permanent, after it was revealed France would be unlikely to return before the end of his contract.[19] [20] League results were very inconsistent during the season, and on 31 March 2011 it was announced that Olsson had left the manager's post by mutual consent[21] to be replaced by the former Teversal, Rainworth Miners Welfare and Shirebrook Town manager, Rudy Funk.[22] [23] The club finished the season in 10th place.
On the first day of the season Boro beat Parkgate at home 4-2 to register the club's first ever opening day victory, followed by a 1-0 victory at Tadcaster Albion. Boro's September was largely successful, with the exception of a disappointing 3-0 FA Cup exit to Tadcaster Albion. October was also successful in the league, but the club exited the FA Vase. A tough November saw Boro pick up their first league draws of the season, and also their third defeat, but by the end of November they were top of the table - a position which could be attributed to 12 wins from their opening 17 league fixtures. December, however, was hugely disappointing with just 1 point from 4 games.
As of 30 December 2011.[24]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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As of 26 December 2011. Only competitive matches are counted.
| Name | Nationality | Period | G | W | D | L | Win % |
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| Brian France | 29 June 2007 – 21 September 2010 | 143 | 86 | 21 | 36 | 60.13 | |
| Paul Olsson | 21 September 2010 – 31 March 2011 | 36 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 50.00 | |
| Rudy Funk | 31 March 2011 – Present | 39 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 43.59 |
Average League Attendance
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Top League Goalscorers
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| Year | League | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Position | Notes |
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| 2007–08 | Northern Counties East League Division One | 32 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 80 | 45 | 35 | 55 | 5/17 | 6 points deduction |
| 2008–09 | Northern Counties East League Division One | 36 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 121 | 24 | 97 | 92 | 1/19 | Promoted as Champions |
| 2009–10 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 38 | 22 | 4 | 12 | 100 | 57 | 43 | 70 | 5/20 | |
| 2010–11 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 69 | 61 | 8 | 54 | 10/20 | |
| 2011–12 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 55 | 30 | 25 | 39 | 7/20 |
| Year | Round Reached | Notes |
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| 2009–10 | Extra-Preliminary | Lost 1–2 at home to Guisborough Town F.C. |
| 2010–11 | Preliminary | Lost 2–1 at Chester-le-Street Town F.C. |
| 2011–12 | 1st Qualifying | Lost 3–0 at Tadcaster Albion F.C. |
| Year | Round Reached | Notes |
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| 2008–09 | 4th | Lost 1–0 at Bideford A.F.C. |
| 2009–10 | 2nd | Lost 2–5 at home to Bridlington Town F.C. |
| 2010–11 | 3rd | Lost 0-3 at home to Spennymoor Town F.C. |
| 2011-12 | 1st | Lost 2-0 at Parkgate F.C. |
| Year | Round Reached | Notes |
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| 2007–08 | Semi Final | Lost 2–0 at home to York City |
| 2008–09 | Round 2 | Lost 4–3 at Stokesley Sports Club |
| 2009–10 | Quarter Final | Lost 3–1 at Northallerton Town |
| 2010-11 | Round 1 | Lost 2-3 at home to Stokesley FC |
| 2011–12 | Round 2 | Lost 1-5 at home to Guisborough Town |
| Year | Round Reached | Notes |
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| 2007–08 | 1st | Lost at home to Pontefract Collieries on penalties. |
| 2008–09 | 2nd | Lost away to Askern Villa after Extra Time. |
| 2009–10 | 2nd | Lost 2–1 at Teversal |
| 2010-11 | Semi Final | Lost 3-2 at Winterton Rangers after Extra Time |
| 2011-12 | 2nd | Lost 2-1 at Bottesford Town |
| Year | Round Reached | Notes |
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| 2008–09 | Final | Runners-up. Lost 2–3 on Agg to Nostell Miners Welfare over two legs. (Away leg D 1–1, Home leg L 1–2) |
| 2009–10 | Quarter Final | Lost 1–2 at home to Dinnington Town |
| 2010–11 | Semi Final | Lost 5-0 at Farsley AFC |
| Year | Round Reached | Notes |
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| 2007–08 | 2nd | Lost 0–1 at home to Rainworth Miners Welfare. |
| 2008–09 | 2nd | Lost 2–0 at Yorkshire Amateur |
The reserve team was formed in June 2008.[25] The current reserve team manager is Steve Brennan.[26]
The reserves play in the Humber Premier League Division One. From the 2010–11 season home games have been played at the Community Sports Club complex in Filey, North Yorkshire in a ground share with FC Filey.[27]
| Year | League | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | Position |
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| 2008–09 | Humber Premier League Division One | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 63 | 60 | 3 | 30 | 7/13 |
| 2009–10 | Humber Premier League Division One | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 48 | 70 | -22 | 29 | 7/12 |
| 2010–11 | Humber Premier League Division One | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 66 | 45 | 21 | 31 | 6/12 |
| 2011–12 | Humber Premier League Division One | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 30 | 12 | 26 | 3/14 |
| Year | Cup Competition | Round Reached | Notes |
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| 2008–09 | Humber Premier League Cup | 2nd Round | Lost 1–3 at home to St Andrews Police Club |
| 2009–10 | Yorkshire Old Boys Shield | 2nd Round | Lost 3–1 at Ealandians FC after Extra Time |
| 2009–10 | Humber Premier League Cup | 2nd Round | Lost 2–0 at Chalk Farm FC |
| 2010–11 | Yorkshire Old Boys Shield | 2nd Round | Lost 1-2 at home to Gildersome Spurs OB |
| 2010-11 | Humber Premier League Cup | 2nd Round | Lost 0-4 at Hall Road Rangers Reserves |
| 2011-12 | Humber Premier League Cup | 1st Round | Lost 2-1 at Hessle United |
| 2011–12 | Yorkshire Old Boys Shield | 1st Round | Lost 3-6 at home to Alwoodley OB |
From formation until the end of the 2009–10 season, reserve team home fixtures were played at Rotsea Lane, Hutton Cranswick, East Riding of Yorkshire, the home of Hutton Cranswick United FC.
Scarborough Athletic under-19s side was formed during the 2010-11 season.[28] The club affiliated the team to the North Riding FA in August 2010, but were unable to enter the side into a league in time to play competitive football for that season although some friendly fixtures were played.
From the 2011-12 season the U19's entered to play in the Northern U19s Alliance League with home fixtures played at the Mill Lane home of Pickering Town.[29] The current U19's team manager is Steve Dorey.
The 2011-12 season also saw the formation of the U16's and U12's teams, both of whom entered the Hull Boys Sunday League.[30]
On 4 November 2009 the club launched the Back2Boro scheme which has two main objectives: to raise awareness of the club's lack of permanent home, and to raise funds to help finance a return home to the borough of Scarborough.[31][32] The club has its own online radio service[33] called "Seadogslive", which provides live match commentaries on selected home fixtures and occasional away games. Scarborough Athletic has an active fanzine entitled "Abandon Chip!", which has continued from the era of the defunct club, Scarborough.
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