Interview with Seasiders Chairman
8th June, 2011
Bridlington Town chairman Peter Smurthwaite has spoken about himself and the club he loves in an in-depth interview.
Speaking to Jordan Sykes, he talked about what it takes to run a club at NCEL level and gave a little bit of insight into himself and the Seasiders.
Speaking to Jordan Sykes, he talked about what it takes to run a club at NCEL level and gave a little bit of insight into himself and the Seasiders.
Cook is New Man at Bridlington Helm
30th April, 2011
Bridlington Town have unveiled Mitch Cook as their new manager.
Mitch, who takes over from Gary Allanson and is pictured below (left) with chairman Peter Smurthwaite, is the former manager of the successful Scarborough Town team.
And, more recently, he was manager at Bridlington's KoolSport NCEL Premier Division rivals, Pickering Town.
He also had spells as a player for Darlington, Scarborough, Blackpool and Middlesbrough.
A statement from the club said: "Mitch has the ambition, professionalism and the strength of character to take the club forward and we wish him all the very best of luck as Town manager."
Mitch, who takes over from Gary Allanson and is pictured below (left) with chairman Peter Smurthwaite, is the former manager of the successful Scarborough Town team.
And, more recently, he was manager at Bridlington's KoolSport NCEL Premier Division rivals, Pickering Town.
He also had spells as a player for Darlington, Scarborough, Blackpool and Middlesbrough.
A statement from the club said: "Mitch has the ambition, professionalism and the strength of character to take the club forward and we wish him all the very best of luck as Town manager."
(Story Source: Bridlington Town)
Seasiders Boss To Step Down
24th April, 2011
Gary Allanson is to step down as Bridlington Town manager at the end of the season.
A statement released by Peter Smurthwaite, the chairman of the KoolSport NCEL Premier Division club, says it is because of personal reasons due to other football commitments.
It continues: "Gary has done an excellent job in his three seasons with the club, winning the League championship last season, and we have never been out of the top four in these three seasons.
"His teams have always played attractive football and, despite problems with injuries and player availability this season, he has still managed to keep the club in the title race until the final week of the season.
"A lot of people do not realise the time effort and commitment needed to manage a club at this level and Gary, being the ultimate professional, does not believe he could continue to do this in the future with his other commitments at work and at Hull City FC.
"We agreed to make this announcement at this time to allow us to find an adequate replacement as soon as possible for next season and Gary has been helping in this process.
"I hope there will be a good turnout of fans to give their thanks to Gary for what he has achieved in his time at the club.
"We are confident we can retain the majority of the playing squad and I have asked Phil Harrison, who has so ably assisted Gary over the past, to stay with the club in his current capacity as player/assistant manager and continue the excellent support he has also given me in his long time at this club.
"This club has gone from strength to strength in recent years and there will be no shortage of candidates wanting to manage this club in the future, unlike the situation when I first took over.
"It goes without saying Gary will always be welcome back at the club any time he wants and it has been a real pleasure to work with him.
"I have never had to worry about the football side of the club which has been so well organised and managed.
"And from all at Bridlington Town football club we wish Gary all the very best for the future."
A statement released by Peter Smurthwaite, the chairman of the KoolSport NCEL Premier Division club, says it is because of personal reasons due to other football commitments.
It continues: "Gary has done an excellent job in his three seasons with the club, winning the League championship last season, and we have never been out of the top four in these three seasons.
"His teams have always played attractive football and, despite problems with injuries and player availability this season, he has still managed to keep the club in the title race until the final week of the season.
"A lot of people do not realise the time effort and commitment needed to manage a club at this level and Gary, being the ultimate professional, does not believe he could continue to do this in the future with his other commitments at work and at Hull City FC.
"We agreed to make this announcement at this time to allow us to find an adequate replacement as soon as possible for next season and Gary has been helping in this process.
"I hope there will be a good turnout of fans to give their thanks to Gary for what he has achieved in his time at the club.
"We are confident we can retain the majority of the playing squad and I have asked Phil Harrison, who has so ably assisted Gary over the past, to stay with the club in his current capacity as player/assistant manager and continue the excellent support he has also given me in his long time at this club.
"This club has gone from strength to strength in recent years and there will be no shortage of candidates wanting to manage this club in the future, unlike the situation when I first took over.
"It goes without saying Gary will always be welcome back at the club any time he wants and it has been a real pleasure to work with him.
"I have never had to worry about the football side of the club which has been so well organised and managed.
"And from all at Bridlington Town football club we wish Gary all the very best for the future."
(Story Source: Bridlington Town)
Brid Fans Sent Dotty by April Fool
1st April, 2011
Bridlington Town and the club's local paper, the Free Press, got together to produce an April Fool that would have sent the Seasiders' supporters completely dotty.
In an exclusive on the paper's website (click here to see it), the KoolSport NCEL Premier Division side unveiled their new strip for next season - red and white with spots.
Chairman Peter Smurthwaite, pictured left with the strip, told the Free Press: "We thought today, April 1, was the ideal day to give the Queensgate fans their first look at our polka dot kit.
"I think we will be the first club in the country to have such a radical and eye-catching design. We are just waiting to see if we can get Clearasil to sponsor it."
Eagle-eyed fans, though, quickly realised that it was an April Fool and one that knocked spots off the rest of the day's fake stories.
In an exclusive on the paper's website (click here to see it), the KoolSport NCEL Premier Division side unveiled their new strip for next season - red and white with spots.Chairman Peter Smurthwaite, pictured left with the strip, told the Free Press: "We thought today, April 1, was the ideal day to give the Queensgate fans their first look at our polka dot kit.
"I think we will be the first club in the country to have such a radical and eye-catching design. We are just waiting to see if we can get Clearasil to sponsor it."
Eagle-eyed fans, though, quickly realised that it was an April Fool and one that knocked spots off the rest of the day's fake stories.
(Story Source: Bridlington Free Press)
New Stadium Sponsor for Seasiders
25th November, 2010
Bridlington Town chairman Peter Smurthwaite has unveiled a new sponsor of the KoolSport NCEL Premier Division club's Queensgate Stadium.
He told the league website: "Following the completion of our recent ground naming sponsorship deal, I am pleased to announce I have completed a new deal and, from this weekend, our stadium will be known as the Neil Hudgell Law Stadium.
"After several weeks of negotiations Neil Hudgell, who is also the Chairman of Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby League Club, has agreed to sponsor the stadium for two years with an option for a third.
"The deal involves new signage and branding at the stadium and additional advertising on the club website and matchday programmes.
Neil Hudgell Law are also the back of shirt sponsor at Hull City AFC, stand sponsors at Elland Road, Leeds and sponsors at various other sporting organisations.
"Neil recognises how important sponsorship is for local teams being a club chairman himself and I very much appreciate the help and support of his company which brings added financial stability to our football club in difficult economic times."
Neil Hudgell added: "I am a strong believer in supporting local communities and local sport.
"I'm very proud to back Bridlington Town and Scarborough Athletic and I am looking forward to enjoying some great matches at the newly named ground."
Neil Hudgell Law is a specialist firm of no win no fee solicitors with offices in Hull and Leeds.
Every year, Neil Hudgell Law recovers tens of millions of pounds compensation for clients.
The firm has teams of solicitors with impressive track records in successfully resolving personal injury claims, medical and professional negligence cases.
Meanwhile, Bridlington Town have also thanked their previous stadium sponsor, Mike Reay from Lane Rental Services Ltd, for his support for the last four years and they will continue to sponsor the club with other advertising.
He told the league website: "Following the completion of our recent ground naming sponsorship deal, I am pleased to announce I have completed a new deal and, from this weekend, our stadium will be known as the Neil Hudgell Law Stadium.
"After several weeks of negotiations Neil Hudgell, who is also the Chairman of Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby League Club, has agreed to sponsor the stadium for two years with an option for a third.
"The deal involves new signage and branding at the stadium and additional advertising on the club website and matchday programmes.
Neil Hudgell Law are also the back of shirt sponsor at Hull City AFC, stand sponsors at Elland Road, Leeds and sponsors at various other sporting organisations.
"Neil recognises how important sponsorship is for local teams being a club chairman himself and I very much appreciate the help and support of his company which brings added financial stability to our football club in difficult economic times."
Neil Hudgell added: "I am a strong believer in supporting local communities and local sport.
"I'm very proud to back Bridlington Town and Scarborough Athletic and I am looking forward to enjoying some great matches at the newly named ground."
Neil Hudgell Law is a specialist firm of no win no fee solicitors with offices in Hull and Leeds.
Every year, Neil Hudgell Law recovers tens of millions of pounds compensation for clients.
The firm has teams of solicitors with impressive track records in successfully resolving personal injury claims, medical and professional negligence cases.
Meanwhile, Bridlington Town have also thanked their previous stadium sponsor, Mike Reay from Lane Rental Services Ltd, for his support for the last four years and they will continue to sponsor the club with other advertising.
(Story Source: Bridlington Town)
Clubs Condemn Post-Match Trouble
7th October, 2010
A joint statement has been released by both Bridlington Town and Scarborough Athletic after Tuesday night's FA Vase clash between the two sides ended on a sour note.
Tenants Scarborough beat their landlords 3-1 in the replay of their First Round tie but any celebrations were, sadly, overshadowed.
The Scarborough Evening News reported that violence erupted in the car park and one man needed hospital treatment after being knocked unconscious.
The two clubs said in a statement yesterday: "The Chairman and officials of Bridlington Town AFC and Scarborough Athletic are appalled at the trouble caused by a minority of so called supporters outside the ground following the match last night.
"Several individuals involved in the trouble have already been identified, with three arrests having been made, and both clubs will be working closely with the police over the coming days to identify further individuals involved.
"Anyone identified as involved in the incident will be banned on a permanent basis from the Queensgate Stadium and clubhouse.
"This incident was caused by a minority who we believe are not true supporters of either club and we urge any genuine supporters who witnessed the incident to forward the relevant details to either club or the police so that the perpetrators can be identified and dealt with as soon as possible."
Tenants Scarborough beat their landlords 3-1 in the replay of their First Round tie but any celebrations were, sadly, overshadowed.
The Scarborough Evening News reported that violence erupted in the car park and one man needed hospital treatment after being knocked unconscious.
The two clubs said in a statement yesterday: "The Chairman and officials of Bridlington Town AFC and Scarborough Athletic are appalled at the trouble caused by a minority of so called supporters outside the ground following the match last night.
"Several individuals involved in the trouble have already been identified, with three arrests having been made, and both clubs will be working closely with the police over the coming days to identify further individuals involved.
"Anyone identified as involved in the incident will be banned on a permanent basis from the Queensgate Stadium and clubhouse.
"This incident was caused by a minority who we believe are not true supporters of either club and we urge any genuine supporters who witnessed the incident to forward the relevant details to either club or the police so that the perpetrators can be identified and dealt with as soon as possible."
(Story Source: Bridlington Town)
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