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Castle Marina, Nottingham, NG7 1GA
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David Harbottle
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Ron Steel Sports Ground, Lenton Lane,
Clifton Bridge, Nottingham
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Location
M1 J25 Take A52 to Nottingham, at Ring
Road (QMC Island) turn right towards M1 South A52 Grantham, over flyover,
get into the left hand lane (City Centre) at island turn right (Ind.Est.
West) then left onto Lenton Lane, follow road past hotel and the ground
is 200yds on the right
Dunkirk FC were founded in 1946 and their nickname is "The Boatmen".
The first league they joined was the Notts Amateur League, of which
they were members until 1975. They won the Premier Division in that
last season, the clubs first major honour. Accepted in to the Notts
Alliance League, they got off to a good start, eventually finishing
runners up, five years years later they were Champions.
In 1981/82, Dunkirk reached the semi-final of the Notts FA Intermediate
Cup, a feat they repeated the following season. In the League they led
Division One for much of the season. In 1986/87, the club finished 9th
and reached the semi final of the League Cup, losing 2-0 to john player.
The following season saw the club improve on that semi-final by wining
the League Cup, leading scorer that season Mark Frettingham hitting
all 3 in the Final.
At the end of the 1988/89 season, followers of the club might have
been forgiven for thinking their team might never win the Notts Allaince
senior Division title. After hitting top spot on 25th October, they
led the table for 25 weeks, then dropped 6 points in as many games to
finish second behind Hucknall Town by 4 points.
The next season saw them runners up again, this time behind John Player
by 2 points, In the Notts Senior Cup they reached the Quarter - Finals
before going out to Eastwood Town in a penalty shoot out. Dunkirk again
ended as bridesmaids in 1990/91, seven points adrift of Rainworth MW
who took the title in a late burst. In the League Cup they reached the
final with Pelican. In 1991/92 they slipped to 9th in the League, but
improved up to 4th the following season. They also entered the FA Vase
for the first time but made a quick exit by losing at home 5-1 to Lincoln
United. Twelve months later they beat Nettleham 5-3 to win their first
match in the competition. the best was yet to come.
In 1993/94 they had a magnificent run in the FA Vase reaching the last
16 before bowing out to Tiverton Town. 1995/96 saw the boatmen make
their debut in the Central Midlands League, scoring 130 goals as they
finished runners up to Kilamarsh Juniors. Although they slipped slightly
in 1997/98 to 4th place, they won the League Cup beating Clipstone Welfare
2-0 in the Final. In 1998/99 season Dunkirk secured runners up spot
again, snatching it from Goole on the last day of the season with a
2-0 win over South Normanton Athletic. The high expectations for the
1999/2000 season never materialised with the club failing to a disappointing
6th position in the league. The 2000/01 season saw the Boatmen's worse
season in the Supreme Division finishing 10th. 2001/02 saw a climb up
to 9th. 2002/03 saw the Boatmen beat Sutton Town on penalties to win
the Floodlit cup. Last season saw Dave Harbottle take over the reins
as Manager and Wayne Manners as Assistant, in which they guided the
club to 6th in the League table
Central Midlands League Record
Season
Division
Played
Won
Drawn
Lost
For
Against
Points
Position
1995-96
Premier
34
23
7
4
130
34
76
2nd
1996-97
Supreme
30
17
6
7
66
35
57
2nd
1997-98
Supreme
30
17
4
9
64
38
55
4th
1998-99
Supreme
36
26
4
6
109
38
82
2nd
1999-00
Supreme
36
21
2
13
81
48
65
6th
2000-01
Supreme
38
17
8
13
69
69
59
10th
2001-02
Supreme
38
17
6
15
62
70
57
9th
2002-03
Supreme
38
17
6
15
75
64
57
12th
2003-04
Supreme
36
19
4
13
63
42
61
6th
Club Pen Pics
DARREN LOWE.GK Now into
his 3rd season with Dunkirk, a very experienced keeper, commanding and superb
shot stopper,quailfed fa coach, former clubs include,Gedling T,Beeston T,Arnold
T and Pelican
IAN LOWE.DEF/MID Very
experienced Defender, good organiser and talker, former captain of the club,
in his 4th season, ELDER brother to Darren. Former clubs include Beeston T and
Arnold T.
DAVE HARBOTTLE.MID/ATT
Class act, whose career you would think is entering its latter stages but not
Dave whose enthusiasm and drive have made him one of the most popular non league
players of our time. Not enough space to list his former clubs!
RICHARD BURKE.DEF Quiet
lad but very composed and a terrific engine missed a lot of last season due
to injuries and work commitments. Former captain of Liverpool Uni.
DWAYNE BRADE.ATT A true
Club man who will admit has only shown his true potential in fits and starts.
Good close control, quick and very strong who will work his socks off for you.
SEAN CONNOR.DEF Captain,
Very experienced no nonsense defender. Surprisingly only scored once last season,
Another player who attitude is only to be admired. former clubs RR Leisure,Gedling
T,Wollaton.
PAUL CURWOOD.DEF/MID Vice
captain, last seasons Players player and Programmes player of the year. Another
very experienced player with a left foot to die for. Former clubs RR Leisure
WAYNE MANNERS.MID/ATT
Another member of the non league legends. A vastly experienced player, whose
knowledge of the game can only rub off on the rest of the squad. Former clubs,Southwell,Arnold
T,Gedling T,Ilkeston T,Grantham T,Hailfax T.
NATHAN SCOTT.ATT Signed
from Radcliffe Olympic last season, Weighed in with 10 goals. Amazingly quick,strong,skilful
forward a proper defenders nightmare. Has represented Jamaica under 19s.
NEIL THOMPSON.MID Former
Stoke city apprentice, without doubt one of the most up and coming youngsters
in the league, can play either flank and superb vision and skill. Should make
it back into the professional game.
JIM ODDIE.DEF/MID. A very
capable player who never lets you down whenever called upon,Mr reliable. Can
play either full back or midfield.
MICHAEL HARTSHORN.DEF
Quality sweeper, excellent on the ball, great speed and vision. Another young
player who was thrown in at the deep end last season and responded superbly.
TOM BAKER.MID Signed in
the autumn last season from Long Eaton Utd,strong midfielder, very good in the
air and weighed in with some crucial goals towards the end of season. Managers
player of the year for his efforts.
DANNY BLANCHARD.ATT Very
quick centre forward who tracks everywhere to win the ball back. Signed at the
back end of last season. Has shown great potential in this seasons friendlies
so far.
CHRIS MURDOCK.DEF/MID
Now in his 4th season at the club, left briefly last season for Arnold but returned
within a matter of weeks. Came to the club as sweeper but can be found more
likely in midfield now, even started scoring last season.
LEE FARMERY.MID A very
experienced signing for the club, a classy midfielder who scores more than his
fair share of goals, great vision Former clubs,Pelican,RR Leisure’s Normanton,Heanor
T,Matrixgrade
STUART COKE.DEF/MID Signed
from Arnold in the close season. Another indication of how far the club want
go, superb skill for a big man, good orangiser who spent 2 months on loan last
season at the club.
MATT TIMSON.ATT Proven
goalscorer at this level, very experienced, leads the line well another defenders
nightmare, always hassling. Former clubs, Long Eaton,Sandiacre,Radford,Kimberly,Borrowash
Vics.
RICHARD DAWKINS.DEFVery
composed fullback who can fill the void left by Dominic Thomas, very good footballer
and a strong tackler another astute signing. former clubs RR Leisure
RICHARD MELLON.DEF MARK GADSBY.ATT LUKE BLANCHARD.DEF
MARQUINN SMITH.MID Played
for u19's last season, tremendous talent with the right attitude, bulldog type
midfielder who would run through a brick wall for you. A player with a very
future ahead of him.
JAKE SHERIDAN.MID Another
u19's player last season, very tricky winger when attacking but also knows defending
in his game. another one to watch this season.
