Villa Hold Presentation Evening
12th June, 2011
Askern Villa's 2010/11 season was finally rounded off in style on Friday evening as the club held its annual presentation evening.
Manager Brian Johnston and Chris O'Grady from the committee were on hand to present the awards.
Goalkeeper Steve Hernandez won both the Manager's Player of the Season and Player's Player of the Season award after having an outstanding campaign.
He never missed a training session, is a popular member in the dressing room and also showed loyalty to the club by turning down a move to Staveley Miners Welfare last season.
Assistant Manager Mark Vickerage won the top goalscorer award, the fifth time he had done so in the last six seasons.
He has thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the players by saying he wanted someone to beat him in the next campaign.
The club's Most Improved Player of the Season was 16-year-old Jay Rollins whose outstanding campaign has attracted attention from several professional clubs.
Jay was brought on steadily by Johnston through last season, featuring on the subs bench and used when the manager thought the time was right to give him a taste of first team football.
And, in the last couple of months, he became an automatic choice for the senior side.
Clubman of the Year was a popular choice, with Ian Tallentire taking the award.
Ian works tirelessly for the club doing various tasks such as kitman, helping down at the ground and fundraising.
Manager Brian Johnston and Chris O'Grady from the committee were on hand to present the awards.
Goalkeeper Steve Hernandez won both the Manager's Player of the Season and Player's Player of the Season award after having an outstanding campaign.
He never missed a training session, is a popular member in the dressing room and also showed loyalty to the club by turning down a move to Staveley Miners Welfare last season.
Assistant Manager Mark Vickerage won the top goalscorer award, the fifth time he had done so in the last six seasons.
He has thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the players by saying he wanted someone to beat him in the next campaign.
The club's Most Improved Player of the Season was 16-year-old Jay Rollins whose outstanding campaign has attracted attention from several professional clubs.
Jay was brought on steadily by Johnston through last season, featuring on the subs bench and used when the manager thought the time was right to give him a taste of first team football.
And, in the last couple of months, he became an automatic choice for the senior side.
Clubman of the Year was a popular choice, with Ian Tallentire taking the award.
Ian works tirelessly for the club doing various tasks such as kitman, helping down at the ground and fundraising.
(Story Source: Askern Villa)
Villa Given Temporary Ground Grading
16th May, 2011
A temporary 'G' grade has been given to KoolSport NCEL Division One Askern Villa's ground.
It's because the changing room facilities are waiting for repair after they were broken into earlier this year but they should be up and running for the 2011-12 season.
At the moment, the main stand seats 96 but there are plans to extend that in the near future.
The club purchased 150 seats from Chesterfield earlier this season and have now purchased a further 100 from Scarborough's McCain Stadium.
Plans have been made for work to be carried out on the playing surface during the summer which will probably mean that the club will have to play friendlies away in the build up for next season.
The next step will be to improve the driveway into the ground and this will be a joint venture with the cricket club and Villa will be looking for funding opportunities.
Villa have also renewed their call for new blood on the committee.
They are after people with various skills to take Askern Villa forward, whether it be working on ground maintenance, fundraising or even the general running of the club.
MEANWHILE, the club announced that they will continue to run tribute nights at Askern Welfare but on a more regular basis.
The events are the brainchild of secretary Dave Hall, with chairman Ted Ellis saying: "We are struggling under the current financial climate to secure sufficient monies through sponsorship to fund the running of the first team in the Northern Counties East League.
"We have tried various fundraising schemes but none bring in the revenue required.
"Dave had the idea of putting on a tribute acts and we have had three tribute nights this season and they have proved to be popular."
The tribute nights will take place every month on Friday nights and will feature the UK's top tribute acts covering well known bands such as Kaiser Chiefs, Blur, U2, Kasabian, Housemartins/Beautiful South, The Jam, Stereophonics and the Arctic Monkeys.
The next tribute night will be on Friday 20th May and it will be a double header, The Kaiser Chiefs & Blur.
Tickets are ?5 and are on sale at Askern Welfare or contact Dave Hall on 07799 752890.
It's because the changing room facilities are waiting for repair after they were broken into earlier this year but they should be up and running for the 2011-12 season.
At the moment, the main stand seats 96 but there are plans to extend that in the near future.
The club purchased 150 seats from Chesterfield earlier this season and have now purchased a further 100 from Scarborough's McCain Stadium.
Plans have been made for work to be carried out on the playing surface during the summer which will probably mean that the club will have to play friendlies away in the build up for next season.
The next step will be to improve the driveway into the ground and this will be a joint venture with the cricket club and Villa will be looking for funding opportunities.
Villa have also renewed their call for new blood on the committee.
They are after people with various skills to take Askern Villa forward, whether it be working on ground maintenance, fundraising or even the general running of the club.
MEANWHILE, the club announced that they will continue to run tribute nights at Askern Welfare but on a more regular basis.
The events are the brainchild of secretary Dave Hall, with chairman Ted Ellis saying: "We are struggling under the current financial climate to secure sufficient monies through sponsorship to fund the running of the first team in the Northern Counties East League.
"We have tried various fundraising schemes but none bring in the revenue required.
"Dave had the idea of putting on a tribute acts and we have had three tribute nights this season and they have proved to be popular."
The tribute nights will take place every month on Friday nights and will feature the UK's top tribute acts covering well known bands such as Kaiser Chiefs, Blur, U2, Kasabian, Housemartins/Beautiful South, The Jam, Stereophonics and the Arctic Monkeys.
The next tribute night will be on Friday 20th May and it will be a double header, The Kaiser Chiefs & Blur.
Tickets are ?5 and are on sale at Askern Welfare or contact Dave Hall on 07799 752890.
(Story Source: Askern Villa)
Oasish Come to Villa
16th March, 2011
Askern Villa are hosting a night of great music to raise funds for the KoolSport NCEL Division One side.
Oasis tribute act, Oasish, will be at Askern Welfare this Friday playing all the group's best known hits.
Tickets cost ?5 each and can be obtained from Askern Welfare or Dave Hall on 07799 752890.
Oasis tribute act, Oasish, will be at Askern Welfare this Friday playing all the group's best known hits.
Tickets cost ?5 each and can be obtained from Askern Welfare or Dave Hall on 07799 752890.
(Story Source: Askern Villa)
Villa Devastated By Second Break-In
20th February, 2011
Askern Villa are to hold an emergency meeting after thieves broke in and caused major damage to their ground for the second time in three nights.
The KoolSport NCEL Division One side were distraught when they found a trail of destruction left after the most recent act of vandalism last night.
The first break-in took place on Thursday night, causing damage to the match officials changing room door, the generator room and the refreshment rooms.
And, these pictures show what Villa officials were faced with when they went to the ground earlier today.
Club officials will now meet tomorrow night to discuss where they can go from here.
The KoolSport NCEL Division One side were distraught when they found a trail of destruction left after the most recent act of vandalism last night.
The first break-in took place on Thursday night, causing damage to the match officials changing room door, the generator room and the refreshment rooms.
And, these pictures show what Villa officials were faced with when they went to the ground earlier today.
Club officials will now meet tomorrow night to discuss where they can go from here.
(Story Source: Askern Villa)
Villa Game to Go Ahead Despite Break-In
18th February, 2011
Askern Villa say their league match tomorrow at home to Barton Town Old Boys will go ahead despite a break-in at their ground last night.
There has been damage to the match officials changing room door, the generator room and the refreshment rooms whilst items have also been stolen.
The nearby cricket pavilion was also broken into as was the clubhouse before the alarm went off to disturb the thieves.
A spokesman for the KoolSport NCEL Division One side said: "It couldn't have come at a worse time for us.
"Whilst we have nearly completed the ground improvements to get our ground grading, everything was geared up to make sure we finished that in the next few weeks.
"But now we have to sort this mess out before getting back to dealing with the ground and we will have to spend hundreds of pounds on this which would be better off spent on the ground improvements."
There has been damage to the match officials changing room door, the generator room and the refreshment rooms whilst items have also been stolen.
The nearby cricket pavilion was also broken into as was the clubhouse before the alarm went off to disturb the thieves.
A spokesman for the KoolSport NCEL Division One side said: "It couldn't have come at a worse time for us.
"Whilst we have nearly completed the ground improvements to get our ground grading, everything was geared up to make sure we finished that in the next few weeks.
"But now we have to sort this mess out before getting back to dealing with the ground and we will have to spend hundreds of pounds on this which would be better off spent on the ground improvements."
(Story Source: Askern Villa)
Villa See Massive Change of Fortune
29th October, 2010
The fortunes of Askern Villa looked to have changed as they have stormed up the KoolSport NCEL Division One table in recent weeks.
Only a few weeks ago, they were in sixteenth position but, after their 2-0 win at AFC Emley in midweek, they have now moved into fifth spot.
Tomorrow's home fixture with Worsbrough Bridge Athletic will cause a few problems for manager Brian Johnston and his assistant Mark Vickerage, though, as it will be the first time everyone is available for selection - a nice dilemma to have.
Villa have struggled to get a settled side this season, using 32 players so far with injuries, suspensions, holidays and work commitments all playing a part.
Danny Taylor and Matthew Lepianka, who have been out since the end of August, are still long term injuries and are not expected to start training until the turn of the year.
Six players have been signed by the club in the last few weeks to strengthen the squad and it has paid off with healthy competition for places.
Lee Wilkinson and Mel Cotton have both been outstanding since they rejoined the club this month, while Ian Farmery and Liam Nelthorpe have both settled well.
And, there could be more new faces as the management are continually on the lookout to add to the squad.
Only a few weeks ago, they were in sixteenth position but, after their 2-0 win at AFC Emley in midweek, they have now moved into fifth spot.
Tomorrow's home fixture with Worsbrough Bridge Athletic will cause a few problems for manager Brian Johnston and his assistant Mark Vickerage, though, as it will be the first time everyone is available for selection - a nice dilemma to have.
Villa have struggled to get a settled side this season, using 32 players so far with injuries, suspensions, holidays and work commitments all playing a part.
Danny Taylor and Matthew Lepianka, who have been out since the end of August, are still long term injuries and are not expected to start training until the turn of the year.
Six players have been signed by the club in the last few weeks to strengthen the squad and it has paid off with healthy competition for places.
Lee Wilkinson and Mel Cotton have both been outstanding since they rejoined the club this month, while Ian Farmery and Liam Nelthorpe have both settled well.
And, there could be more new faces as the management are continually on the lookout to add to the squad.
(Story Source: Askern Villa)
Villa Still Require Physio
16th July, 2010
Askern Villa are on the lookout for a matchday physio for their KoolSport Northern Counties East League Division One campaign.
The Doncaster based side are hoping for a strong campaign under manager Brian Johnston.
Anyone interested should contact Secretary Dave Hall on 07799 752890.
The Doncaster based side are hoping for a strong campaign under manager Brian Johnston.
Anyone interested should contact Secretary Dave Hall on 07799 752890.
(Story Source: Askern Villa)
Villa Ready For Donny Visit
6th July, 2010
Askern Villa are getting ready to welcome a full-strength Doncaster Rovers side to the Welfare Grounds tomorrow night (7pm).
Tickets are still available with admission for the game is adults ?6, concessions - OAPs and under-16s - ?3.
The game will be the highest attendance for the club, since records began.
Askern have a few injuries going into the pre-season clash.
New signing, former Doncaster Rovers and Blackpool player David Jones, will definitely miss the game as he is still recovering after an operation during the summer but will start light training soon.
Also missing the game will be 19-year-old Tom Hyde who damaged ankle ligaments two weeks ago.
And, although Brad Johnston and Liam Scully are both hoping to recover from injury worries, they will have fitness tests before the game.
The KoolSport NCEL Division One team begin their pre-season fixtures with a stern test as Rovers, led by Sean O'Driscoll, have promised to bring their first team squad.
The only two players who will miss the game are Byron Webster and Steve Brooker.
It is not only the prospect of Championship opposition that makes the game special for the Villa.
It will give them the opportunity to introduce the local community to the ground for the first time and hopefully they will want to return to the Welfare Grounds.
They will also see the amount of work that has been done at the ground over the summer as the club prepare for the new campaign.
People going to the game are reminded that, on this occasion, the ground's car park will be only used for players and officials whilst the public can use the car park next to Askern Miners Welfare.
Tickets are still available with admission for the game is adults ?6, concessions - OAPs and under-16s - ?3.
The game will be the highest attendance for the club, since records began.
Askern have a few injuries going into the pre-season clash.
New signing, former Doncaster Rovers and Blackpool player David Jones, will definitely miss the game as he is still recovering after an operation during the summer but will start light training soon.
Also missing the game will be 19-year-old Tom Hyde who damaged ankle ligaments two weeks ago.
And, although Brad Johnston and Liam Scully are both hoping to recover from injury worries, they will have fitness tests before the game.
The KoolSport NCEL Division One team begin their pre-season fixtures with a stern test as Rovers, led by Sean O'Driscoll, have promised to bring their first team squad.
The only two players who will miss the game are Byron Webster and Steve Brooker.
It is not only the prospect of Championship opposition that makes the game special for the Villa.
It will give them the opportunity to introduce the local community to the ground for the first time and hopefully they will want to return to the Welfare Grounds.
They will also see the amount of work that has been done at the ground over the summer as the club prepare for the new campaign.
People going to the game are reminded that, on this occasion, the ground's car park will be only used for players and officials whilst the public can use the car park next to Askern Miners Welfare.
(Story Source: Askern Villa)
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