2012–13 Tamworth F.C. season

Tamworth
2012–13 season
Chairman Bob Andrews
Manager Marcus Law
(until 14 January 2013)
Dale Belford (caretaker)
(from 14 January 2013)
Ground The Lamb Ground
Conference National 19th
Top goalscorer League: Adam Cunnington (21)
All: Adam Cunnington (21)
Home colours
Away colours
← 2011–12 2013–14 →

The 2012–13 season is Tamworth F.C.'s fourth season back in the Conference National and eighth overall at the fifth tier of English football, the highest tier ever achieved by the club.

Events

Pre-season

England C goalkeeper, Jonathan Hedge left the club for Cambridge United.

On 14 May 2012, Danny Thomas joined Úrvalsdeild side Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar following his release.[1] Jonathan Hedge left the club to join Conference National rivals, Cambridge United for an undisclosed fee.[2] Hedge's understoody, Sam Andrew also left the club for Eastwood Town.[3] On 1 July 2012, Marcus Law confirmed three new additions, former players Tom Marshall and Tony Breedon from Kidderminster Harriers, along with Burton Albion youngster Jamie Smith.[4] Just four days later, Law confirmed he'd also secured the signings of Marcus Kelly, Adam Cunnington and Tommy Wright.[5] Last seasons captain, Paul Green left the club to join Forest Green Rovers on a two-year deal.[6] Former Aston Villa player Lee Hendrie agreed to join the club. Richard Tait was given the captains armband for the forthcoming season.[7] Graeme Law rejoined the club as player-coach.[8] Sam Habergham joined Braintree Town follow his release from the club.[9] The club began their pre-season with a friendly away at Heather St John's. The game finished in a 2–0 win.[10] The following day, The Lambs faced Stafford Rangers, in which they also won 2–1 away.[11] Kyle Nix joined Belgian Third Division A side UR La Louvière.[12] Peter Till, Lloyd Kerry & James Wren joined the club following successful trials.[13] Liam McDonald joined Redditch United as a player-development coach.[14] Francino Francis joins Northern Premier League Premier Division side Hednesford Town following his release from the club.[15] Kieron St Aimie signs for A.F.C. Telford United after being released by the club.[16] Spanish striker, Jan Lladó also joined the club following a successful trial. Last seasons' top scorer, Iyseden Christie joined rivals Alfreton Town following his release.[17] Milton Keynes Dons players, Jordan Ivey-Ward & Charlie Collins both joined the club on loan until 1 January 2013.[18] With a day to go until the first game of the season, Kyle Patterson left the club to join local rivals Nuneaton Town.[19]

August

Cunnington scored 4 goals during August.

The Lambs began their 2012–13 season campaign away at newly promoted side Dartford. The game ended in a 3–2 win, thanks to a goal from Peter Till and a brace by Adam Cunnington.[20] The next game was a home tie against last seasons League Two side Hereford United. After a somewhat poor start, conceding an early goal and gifting a penalty, The Lambs seemed to come alive in the second half, forcing an early goal scored by Tommy Wright and that man Adam Cunnington found himself on the scoresheet once again scoring 87 minute equaliser to secure a point.[21] Up next was a visit from Stockport County, Tamworth managed to edge out a 1–0 win thanks to a stoppage time goal from Sam Oji, his first for the club.[22] Tamworth then faced an away trip to Southport. The Lambs went on to win the game 3–0 thanks to goals from Charlie Collins, Tommy Wright and a penalty converted by Adam Cunnington.[23] Tamworth's final game of August, came at home on bank holiday Monday against Wrexham. The game ended the clubs unbeaten run as Wrexham took all three points, thanks to an early own goal by Duane Courtney.[24] Luke Bottomer as joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Stafford Rangers on a month's loan.[25] On 31 August 2012, the club confirmed the signing of free agent Michael Girvan on non-contract terms. Girvan had been without a club after his release from Wigan Athletic at the end of last season. Shaun Jeffers and Vinny Mukendi both secured one-month-loan deals with the club from Coventry City and Barrow respectively.[26] George Baldock rejoined the club on a youth loan deal running until the end of the year, linking up with The Dons team mates, Charlie Collins and Jordan Ivey-Ward.[27] Following his release in the summer, goalkeeper Joe Collister joined rivals AFC Telford United on a one-year-deal.[28]

September

The month started with an away trip to Cressing Road where Tamworth would face Braintree Town. On 7 September, The Lambs brought in summer target John Dempster from Mansfield Town on an emergency loan until 6 October. Former Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder, Jemal Johnson signed on non-contract terms.[29] Following his release from parent club Barrow, Vinny Mukendi left the club on 11 September.[30] Troy Wallen left the club after having his contract cancelled by mutual consent. He was quickly snapped up by Midland Football Combination Premier Division side Bolehall Swifts.[31]

Competitions

Conference National

Classification

Pos
 Team
 Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
 Pts
Qualification or relegation
17 Gateshead 46 13 16 17 58 61−3 55
18 Hyde 46 16 7 23 63 75−12 55
19 Tamworth 46 15 10 21 55 69−14 55
20 Southport 46 14 12 20 72 86−14 54
21 Stockport County (R) 46 13 11 22 57 80−23 50

Updated to games played on 20 April 2013.
Source: Football Conference
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
(C) = Champion; (R) = Relegated; (P) = Promoted; (E) = Eliminated; (O) = Play-off winner; (A) = Advances to a further round.
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified to the phase of tournament indicated; (TQ) = Qualified to tournament, but not yet to the particular phase indicated; (RQ) = Qualified to the relegation tournament indicated; (DQ) = Disqualified from tournament.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
46 15 10 21 55 69 −14 55 9 4 10 25 27 −2 6 6 11 30 42 −12

Last updated: 20 April 2013.
Source: footballconference.co.uk

Results by match

Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
GroundAHHAHAAHAHHAHAAHAHAHHAHAAHHAAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAH
Result W D W W L L L L W W L W L W L L L L D D W L L L D W L W D D D W W L L D L                 W
Position 4 5 5 2 6 8 13 13 10 8 8 8 10 10 13 13 13 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16                 19

Last updated: 16 March 2013.
Source: Conference National
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.

Fixtures and results

Pre-season

      Win       Draw       Loss       Postponed

Last updated: 1 July 2012
Source: TheLambs.co.uk

Competitive

Conference National

Last updated: 1 July 2012
Source: TheLambs.co.uk

FA Cup

Main article: 2012–13 FA Cup

Last updated: 1 July 2012
Source: TheLambs.co.uk

FA Trophy

Main article: 2012–13 FA Trophy

Last updated: 1 July 2012
Source: TheLambs.co.uk

Birmingham Senior Cup

Last updated: 1 July 2012
Source: TheLambs.co.uk

Player statistics

Correct as of match played 22 September 2012. Players with a zero in every column only appeared as unused substitutes.
No. Pos. Name League FA Cup FA Trophy BS Cup Total Discipline
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GKEngland James Wren 000000000000
2 DFScotland Richard Tait 10000000010011
3 MFEngland Marcus Kelly 100000001000
4 MFEngland George Baldock 400000004010
5 DFEngland Jordan Ivey-Ward 0 (5)00000000 (5)000
6 DFEngland Tom Marshall 810000008120
7 FWEngland Adam Cunnington 10700000010720
8 MFEngland Lee Hendrie 000000000000
9 FWEngland Tommy Wright 720000007211
10 FWGuinea-Bissau Jean-Paul Marna 300000003000
11 MFEngland Lloyd Kerry 10100000010130
13 GKEngland Tony Breedon 10000000010020
14 FWEngland Shaun Jeffers 500000005000
15 DFEngland Duane Courtney 4 (1)00000004 (1)000
16 DFEngland Luke Bottomer 0 (2)00000000 (2)000
17 DFEngland Connor Gudger 7 (3)00000007 (3)010
18 MFEngland Peter Till 810000008100
19 DFWales Scott Barrow 10000000010030
20 FWSpain Jan Lladó 1 (7)00000001 (7)000
21 DFEngland Jake Healy 000000000000
22 DFEngland James Wilcock 000000000000
23 England Tom Gibley 000000000000
24 DFScotland Graeme Law 000000000000
25 DFEngland Scott Meer 000000000000
26 MFEngland Jamie Smith 000000000000
28 FWRepublic of Ireland Charlie Collins 3 (5)10000003 (5)100
29 MFEngland Michael Girvan 0 (1)00000000 (1)000
30 DFEngland Sam Oji 510000005120
31 GKEngland Dale Belford 000000000000
33 DFScotland John Dempster 300000003000
34 MFUnited States Jemal Johnson 0 (1)00000000 (1)000
Players who no longer play for Tamworth but have made appearances this season:
14 FWEngland Kyle Patterson 000000000000
27 FWEngland Troy Wallen 000000000000
32 FWDemocratic Republic of the Congo Vinny Mukendi 100000001000

Managerial statistics

As of match played 20 April 2013
Following Law's (left) dismissal, Belford (right) was appointed caretaker manager.
Name Nat. From To Competition Record Honours
PLDWDLGFGAGDW%
Marcus Law England 25 May 2011 14 January 2013 Pre-season 11 8 1 2 21 10 +11 72.7
Conference National 27 9 4 14 32 40 −8 33.3
FA Cup 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 00.0
FA Trophy 4 2 1 1 9 6 +3 50.0
Birmingham Senior Cup 1 0 0 1 1 5 −4 00.0
Dale Belford
(caretaker)		 England 14 January 2013 2 May 2013 Conference National 19 6 6 7 22 29 −7 31.6
Total 63 25 12 26 85 92 −7 39.7

Awards

Duane Courtney picked up three awards.
Awarded on 20 April 2013.[32]
Award Name No. Pos. Notes
Players' Player of the YearEngland Duane Courtney15DF
Tamworth Herald 'Man of the Match', Player of the YearEngland Marcus Kelly3MF
Manager's Player of the YearEngland Duane Courtney15DF
Whitehouse family Leading GoalscorerEngland Adam Cunnington7FW
Supporter's Player of the YearEngland Duane Courtney15DF

Transfers

Jan Lladó joins from Pobla de Mafumet.
Players transferred in
No. Date Pos. Name From Fee Ref.
13 1 July 2012 GK England Tony Breedon Kidderminster Harriers Free [4]
6 1 July 2012 DF England Tom Marshall Kidderminster Harriers Free [4]
26 1 July 2012 MF England Jamie Smith Burton Albion Free [4]
24 2 July 2012 DF Scotland Graeme Law Northwich Victoria Free [8]
8 5 July 2012 MF England Lee Hendrie Redditch United Free [7]
3 5 July 2012 MF England Marcus Kelly Kettering Town Free [5]
7 5 July 2012 FW England Adam Cunnington Dagenham & Redbridge Free [5]
9 5 July 2012 FW England Tommy Wright Forest Green Rovers Free [5]
1 19 July 2012 GK England James Wren Burton Albion Free [13]
11 19 July 2012 MF England Lloyd Kerry Hinckley United Free [13]
18 19 July 2012 MF England Peter Till Fleetwood Town Free [13]
20 6 August 2012 FW Spain Jan Lladó Spain Pobla de Mafumet Free
29 31 August 2012 MF England Michael Girvan Wigan Athletic Free [26]
34 7 September 2012 MF United States Jemal Johnson Unattached [29]
Players transferred out
No. Date Pos. Name To Fee Ref.
5 9 May 2012 DF Jamaica Francino Francis Hednesford Town Free [15]
11 14 May 2012 MF England Danny Thomas Iceland Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar Free [1]
1 21 May 2012 GK England Jonathan Hedge Cambridge United Undisclosed [2]
13 14 June 2012 GK England Sam Andrew Eastwood Town Free [3]
23 30 June 2012 FW England Iyseden Christie Alfreton Town Free [17]
21 30 June 2012 GK England Joe Collister A.F.C. Telford United Free [28]
3 30 June 2012 DF England Sam Habergham Braintree Town Free [9]
35 30 June 2012 FW England Harvey Headley Released N/A
12 30 June 2012 MF England Liam McDonald Redditch United Free [14]
33 30 June 2012 MF England Nick McKoy Sutton United Free
15 30 June 2012 MF Australia Kyle Nix Belgium UR La Louvière Free [12]
20 30 June 2012 DF England Callum Reynolds Released N/A
22 30 June 2012 FW England Nabil Shariff Released N/A
10 30 June 2012 FW England Kieron St Aimie A.F.C. Telford United Free [16]
16 6 July 2012 DF England Paul Green Forest Green Rovers Free [6]
14 10 August 2012 FW England Kyle Patterson Nuneaton Town Undisclosed [19]
27 14 September 2012 FW England Troy Wallen Bolehall Swifts Free [31]
Players loaned in
No. Date from Pos. Name From Date to Ref.
5 9 August 2012 DF England Jordan Ivey-Ward Milton Keynes Dons 31 December 2012 [18]
28 9 August 2012 FW Republic of Ireland Charlie Collins Milton Keynes Dons 31 December 2012 [18]
14 31 August 2012 FW England Shaun Jeffers Coventry City 30 September 2012 [26]
32 31 August 2012 FW Democratic Republic of the Congo Vinny Mukendi Barrow 11 September 2012 [26][30]
4 31 August 2012 FW England George Baldock Milton Keynes Dons 31 December 2012 [27]
33 7 September 2012 DF Scotland John Dempster Mansfield Town 6 October 2012 [29]
Players loaned out
No. Date from Pos. Name To Date to Ref.
16 30 August 2012 DF England Luke Bottomer Stafford Rangers 30 September 2012 [25]

Kits and sponsors

Jako, Solus Coaches and Drayton Manor.

Supplier: Jako
Sponsor(s): Solus Coaches (Home), Drayton Manor (Away)

Home
Away

Source: Tamworth F.C. Official Website
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References

General
Specific
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  2. 1 2 "Cambridge United sign Tamworth keeper Jonathan Hedge". BBC Sport. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  3. 1 2 "New signings". Pitchero.com. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "First names identified". TheLambs.co.uk. 1 July 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Lambs boss Marcus Law believes Tom Marshall and Tony Breeden will ensure season to remember". ThisIsTamworth.co.uk. 5 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
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  14. 1 2 "Liam McDonald and Phil Midworth sign for the REDS". RedditchUtdFC.co.uk. 30 July 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
  15. 1 2 "Francis signs contract for Pitmen". HednesfordTownFC.com. 29 July 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
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  24. ↑ "Tamworth 0–1 Wrexham". BBC Sport. 27 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
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  26. 1 2 3 4 "Tamworth: Shaun Jeffers, Vinny Mukendi & Michael Girvan sign". BBC Sport. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  27. 1 2 "Baldock back at The Lamb". TheLambs.co.uk. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  28. 1 2 "AFC Telford sign goalkeeper Joe Collister on one-year-deal". BBC Sport. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  29. 1 2 3 "TEAMBUILDER IN ACTION update + signing". TheLambs.co.uk. 7 September 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
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  31. 1 2 "WALLEN MAKES A SWIFT MOVE". TheLambs.co.uk. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  32. ↑ "End of Season Awards". TheLambs.co.uk. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
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