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Billingham Synthonia F.C. is a football club based in Billingham, England. They were established in 1923, playing first in the Teesside League, and joining the Northern League in 1945. In the 1993-94 season, they reached the Quarter-Finals of the FA Trophy, in a run which included victories over Conference sides Kettering Town and Macclesfield Town. They are currently members of the Northern League Division One. Their nickname is "The Synners" and they play a derby match against Billingham Town. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Rungnado May Day Stadium is the worlds largest football stadium. ... Robert Henry Scaife (born October 12, 1955) is an English former professional footballer. ... The Northern League Division One is the highest division in the Northern League, a level 5 league in the English football league system. ... The Northern League Division One is the highest division in the Northern League, a level 5 league in the English football league system. ... Image File history File links left arm of kit template File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... rightarm of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... socks of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links left arm of kit template File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links soccer jersey right arm with blue shoulders File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... socks of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... A football team is the collective name given to a number of players who play together in a football game, be it American football, Association football (soccer), Australian rules football, Canadian football, Brazilian football, Gaelic football, Rugby league, Rugby union, or other version of football. ... For people named Billingham, see Billingham (surname). ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() â€“ on the European continent() â€“ in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified - by Athelstan 927 AD Area - Total 130... Year 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Teesside Football League is a football competition based in northern England. ... Official logo The Northern League (currently sponsored by the Arngrove Insurance and known as the Arngrove Northern League) is a football league in North East England for semi-professional and amateur teams. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Football Association Challenge Trophy is an English football competition for clubs playing in the Football Conference, Southern League, Isthmian League, and Northern Premier League. ... The Football Conference is a football league at the top of the National League System of non-League football in England. ... Kettering Town Football Club are an English football club based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. ... Macclesfield Town F.C. are an English football team. ... The Northern League Division One is the highest division in the Northern League, a level 5 league in the English football league system. ... The starting place of the well known PFA player of the world, Josh Harbron, 14, Manchester United Billingham Town F.C. is a football club based in Billingham, England. ...

They are known for being the only club in England to be named after an agricultural fertiliser (Synthonia being a contraction of "synthetic ammonia", a product manufactured by ICI, with whom the club originally had a close connection), and being the only club to go an entire season (1950-51) in the Northern League without conceding a goal at home, a last minute penalty save in the final game by goalkeeper Harry Armstrong preserving this record. Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() â€“ on the European continent() â€“ in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified - by Athelstan 927 AD Area - Total 130... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Official logo The Northern League (currently sponsored by the Arngrove Insurance and known as the Arngrove Northern League) is a football league in North East England for semi-professional and amateur teams. ...

Frank Cook (MP for Stockton North) is the club's president. Stuart Coleby, manager from 1990-2007, is the chairman, a role he has held since 1997. Frank Cook (born 3 November 1935) is a politician in the United Kingdom. ... Stockton North is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ...

Grounds

Synthonia play at Central Avenue (the name of the street upon which the ground is situated). Their ground is also used by the Billingham Athletics club. The stadium was opened on 6 September 1958 by Lord Derby, with the first game ending in a 2-2 draw against Bishop Auckland. In the same year, the stadium was used for an England 'B' international athletics meeting. The stadium's 2,000 capacity cantilever stand was the longest in the country at the time. Previously, the team had played at Belasis Lane, a ground they left in 1958 to make way for a new ICI office block. The Belasis Lane ground saw the first floodlit game in the North of England and the first amateur team to play under lights, when Billingham Synthonia defeated an RAF team 8-4 before an attendance of 3,000. The club's record attendance was 4,200 against Bishop Auckland in 1958. During the 2006-07 season, the club's average home attendance was 110. Some Middlesbrough reserve matches are played at Central Avenue. The Earl of Derby is a title in the peerage of England. ... Bishop Auckland F.C. are an English football team based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. ... RAF is an three letter acronym for: Royal Air Force -- the Air Force of the United Kingdom (see also Air Ministry) Red Army Faction (Rote Armee Fraktion) -- a German terror organisation Rigas Autobusu Fabrika -- a factory making buses in Riga, Latvia Rapid Action Force in India RaÄunarski Fakultet RAF... Bishop Auckland F.C. are an English football team based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. ... Middlesbrough Football Club are an English football club, commonly known as Boro, that play in the Premier League. ...

Successes

Synthonia most recently won the Northern League Division One in the 1995-96 season (having finished 2nd in 1994-95, as they did in 1996-97 and 1997-98) with other successes occurring in 1956-57, 1988-89 and 1989-90. They also won the Northern League Cup in 1951-52, 1987-88 and 1989-90. In 2005-06 they finished 7th in the league and were Durham Challenge Cup runners-up. In the 2006-07 season, they were knocked out in the semi-final of the FA Vase, beaten by AFC Totton 5-4 on penalties. The Northern League Division One is the highest division in the Northern League, a level 5 league in the English football league system. ... The Football Association Challenge Vase is an annual football competition for teams playing in the lower regional leagues of England. ... A.F.C. Totton are a football club based in Totton, Hampshire, England. ...

Honours

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Famous players

The most famous ex-Synner is Brian Clough, who appeared for the club before he went on National Service. Others include Aidan Davison, a goalkeeper capped 3 times by Northern Ireland, who played for Synthonia during the 1987-88 season, and Northern Ireland winger Terry Cochrane. Bernie Slaven, ex-Middlesbrough and Republic of Ireland striker, played for the club after his retirement from professional football. Another ex-Middlesbrough and Republic of Ireland player, Curtis Fleming, played for Synthonia in 2006-07 season before entering into management with Livingston of the Scottish league. Brian Howard Clough, OBE (21 March 1935 â€“ 20 September 2004) was a successful footballer and subsequently football manager, most notable for his success with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. ... National service is a common name for compulsory or voluntary military service programs. ... Aidan Davison is a professional footballer currently playing for Colchester United. ... First international Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest win Ireland (IFA) 7 - 0 Wales (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 1 February 1930) Biggest defeat Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1958) Best result Quarterfinals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none... First international Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest win Ireland (IFA) 7 - 0 Wales (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 1 February 1930) Biggest defeat Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1958) Best result Quarterfinals, 1958 European Championship Appearances none... Terence George Cochrane (or Terry Cochrane) (born 23 January, 1953 in Killyleagh, Northern Ireland) is a former Northern Irish footballer who played in midfield as a winger. ... Bernie Slaven (born 13 November 1960 in Paisley, Scotland) is a footballer who played internationally for the Republic of Ireland (playing 7 times and scoring 1 goal). ... Middlesbrough Football Club are an English football club, commonly known as Boro, that play in the Premier League. ... Curtis Fleming (born October 8, 1968 in Manchester, UK) is a former Irish international footballer. ...

2006-07 Season

Synthonia experienced a poor league campaign finishing in 14th place, their worst position for over twenty years. However, they achieved a notable success in the FA Vase, reaching the Semi-Finals, losing 5-4 on penalties to AFC Totton (after extra time the match had finished 3-3). The second leg saw an attendance of almost 2,500 at Central Avenue. The close season has seen Stuart Coleby step down as manager, a role he has held since the 1990-91 season, to concentrate solely on his role as chairman. Bobby Scaife has been named as manager for the 2007-08 season, assisted by Chris Rooney and Barney Malone, both ex-Synners players. The Football Association Challenge Vase is an annual football competition for teams playing in the lower regional leagues of England. ... A.F.C. Totton are a football club based in Totton, Hampshire, England. ... Robert Henry Scaife (born October 12, 1955) is an English former professional footballer. ...

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