Success 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. Honours Northern League Division One winners: 1956-57, 1988-89, 1989-90 and 1995-96. Northern League Division One runners-up: 1949-50, 1950-51, 1951-52, 1992-93, 1994-95, 1996-97 and 1997-98. Northern League Division Two winners: 1986-87. Northern League Cup winners: 1951-52, 1987-88 and 1989-90. Northern League Cup runners-up: 1996-97 and 2002-03. Durham Challenge Cup winners: 1988-89 and 1990-91. Durham Challenge Cup runners-up: 2002-03 and 2005-06.  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. 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. 2007/08 Season In their first season with new manager Bobby Scaife, Synners achieved a 9th place finish in the Northern League Division One. Several long-serving players left during the course of the season, meaning it was very much a period of transition. There was no repeat of the previous season's heroics in the FA Vase, with an exit in the 3rd Round.

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