UPCOMING MATCH: FA VASE (4TH ROUND PROPER)

This Saturday Hebburn Town FC will travel to Ellesmere Port (Cheshire) to face NWCFL leaders-Vauxhall Motors FC

Club was founded in 1963 and had a lot of success in local leagues. By 1970 the club have achieved several promotions. In 1987 Vauxhall Motors FC opened their own group-Rivacre Park. Prior to that,  the club played their games in Hooton Park-ground owned by Vauxhall Motors. The opening of the new ground was spectacular; at the time -England manager Bobby Robson brought few former International stars for the opening game.


Honours (first team and reserves)

NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE

Premier Division Runners-up 2001/02  Division One Runners-up 2000/01


NORTHWEST COUNTIES LEAGUE

Division One Champions 1999/2000    Division Two Champions 1988/89, 1995/96  Floodlit Trophy Winners 1999/2000    League Cup Winners 1990/91, 1998/99


WEST CHESHIRE LEAGUE

Division One Champions 1985/86, 1994/95, 2002/03 (Reserves)

Division Two Champions 1994/95 (Reserves)    Division Two Bowl Winners 1967/68

Pyke Cup Winners 1999/2000 (Reserves), 2004/05 (Reserves)

Bill Weight Memorial Trophy joint winners 2005/06


CHESHIRE F. A.

Amateur Cup Winners 2013/14 (Reserves)

Runners-up 1993/94, 2000/01, 2004/05, 2017/18.


WIRRAL F. A.

Senior Cup Winners 1986/87, 2010/11 (Reserves), 2012/13 (Reserves), 2014/15

Runners-up 1982/83, 1994/95, 1999/2000 (Reserves).

Amateur Cup winners 1985/86


BEST

Highest League Position: 11th, Conference North, 2008/09

Best FA Cup Performance: 2nd Round Proper, 2002/03 lost at Macclesfield after defeating QPR away at Loftus Road in a replay

Best FA Trophy Performance: 4th Round Proper, 2001/02

Best FA Vase Performance: Semi-Finals, 1999/00 – lost to Chippenham Town

The motormen are a strong team. Let's have a look at some of the team players:

K.Leigh (GK) prev. with Colwyn Bay and Radcliffe Borough

M.Lavelle (GK) former goalkeeper for Preston NE and Southport

K.Mason (DEFENDER) previously played for Chester and Macclesfield

K.Scarisbrick (RIGHT BACK) played for Everton and Sheffield United

D.Drysdale (DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER) recently released by Tranmere Rovers; also had trials with Watford

D.Webb (MIDFIELDER) confident player with great free kicks

J.Heath (MIDFIELDER) gained his experience with Chester, Hereford, Exeter, Lincoln City and Nottingham Forest

B.Greenop (FORWARD) played for Everton, Blackburn, Manchester United, Preston NE and Chester

K.Noon (STRIKER) a lot of experience from teams like Bangor City, Colwyn Bay, Marine, Warrington and AFC Flyde

Another tough game ahead; Vauxhall Motors FC already eliminated 3 local teams this year: Sunderland Ryhope CW, Jarrow FC and Newcastle Benefield FC. Let's get great support behind our lads.
Spaces on supporters bus still available (£15 pp). Bus will be leaving at 9.15 from The Sportsy