AVDFC vs London Tigers - 11th September 21

Season 2021/22

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KO 3.00pm

S O M A N Y D E H T O T E M O LC E W The Dynamos

The Greenfleets Stadium Haywood Way Aylesbury Bucks HP19 9WZ

It’s been a tough start to the 2021/22 season. 4 loses, 1 win and 1 draw in the league. The squad is still relatively new with players still adapting and getting to know one another.

We've also been very unfortunate with injuries, holidays, Covid and players that have struggled to fully commit due to work and personal circumstances. It's been like no other season that I can recall over my management career. Obviously with covid impacting everyone so hard last season this has given players time to re evaluate what is important work, personal, football? and football has lost out with many not being able to commit 100%.

Last weeks loss to London Colney resulted in us losing Chris Shennan to a very serious injury. We all wish Chris a speedy recovery. However we move on and today's fixture gives us an opportunity to forget about our current league form and concentrate on the Cup. Over the last few we've added Montel Brown, Gael Muygone, Paul Adam to the squad. All 3 are exciting young players with good potential to do well. Last seasons central midfield pairing of Dave Brown and Alfi Touceda are now nearly fully fit and Charlie Ogle will hopefully return to training next week after picking up an injury in our first league fixture.

I am also confident of adding 2 / 3 more players in the coming weeks which will strengthen the team and squad.

The new development and youth teams have integrated themselves well within the club. Both management teams have been working hard to bring in players and looking to implement their own pattern of play and footballing ethos. Over the next few weeks we will see players starting to step up from both sides into the first team squad.

I hope all enjoy the game today.

Granners

Chairman: Mike Borrett Vice Chairman: tbc Club Secretary: Iain Willcocks Club Treasurer: James Moore Matchday Secretary: Rosanna Martone Head of Social Events: Monique McLaughlin Media & Communications: Mike Farquharson Head of Youth Football: Rob Judge Safety Officer: Craig Broughton Director of Football: Ryan Collings Head Groundsman: Nick Ringsell Asst Groundsman: Dave Thorn

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Dynamos HISTORY Aylesbury Vale Dynamos is an amalgamation of Aylesbury FC and Bedgrove Dynamos, two local clubs with a rich history in local football. Aylesbury FC enjoyed a long history in senior and junior football dating back to the 1930’s under the previous names of Aylesbury Vale, Haywood United, Belgrave, Stocklake and Negretti and Zambra FC, which was founded in the 1930’s by workers at the Negretti and Zambra company then based in London’s King Cross district. The company moved to the Stocklake Industrial Estate, Aylesbury. in 1949 and by the mid 50’s the premises had a bar, football, cricket and tennis facilities. The football club joined the Aylesbury District League in 1954. The social club changed its name to Stocklake when Negretti and Zambra sold the premises to the local council, who then leased the facilities; hence the different sections adopted the name Stocklake. Under the guidance of Chairman Mr Ernie Crotty, the club gained many honours including runners up in ADL’s top divisions, before gaining intermediate status in the Wycombe and District League first and senior divisions. Sadly Ernie was killed in a road accident just before the club moved premises to the present location at Haywood Way in 1987.

After gaining senior status and promotion to the Chiltern League in 1988, Stocklake enjoyed many further successes including Division One runners up in 1991, Premier Division and League Cup runners up the following season and Wycombe Senior Cup success in 1995. Cup success was also followed on in the following season, this time the Berks and Bucks Intermediate Cup being added to the trophy cabinet. Belgrave FC was formed in 1983

by Jim Sullivan who lived in nearby Belgrave Road. Jim had two sons who were passionate about football but were limited to where they could play, so formed a team himself with the help of neighbours Lynne and David Hatcher. By 1990, under the guidance of Danny Martone, Belgrave had grown to five youth teams providing football for over ninety boys from the Quarrendon and Haydon Hill areas of Aylesbury. 1996 saw the forming of two senior teams under the Belgrave FC name and by the turn of the millennium teams were represented at all levels from Under 8’s through to seniors, At the start of the 2000/2001 season, the senior Belgrave FC team was renamed Haywood United following an amalgamation with Stocklake FC with Danny Martone voted in as chairman of the new club. Haywood United joined the Spartan South Midlands League and won promotion into Division One after two seasons. Notable achievements during the 2001/2002 season included league awards for the best kept and most improved ground; this included the erection of floodlights and perimeter fencing, which Danny and his hard working committee fought hard to establish. Season 2002/2003 saw a difficult start in Division One, but with the arrival of manager Jon Franklin and his assistant Keith Walker just after Christmas, the club eventually consolidated finishing in 9th place. Promotion was gained to the South Midlands Premier Division the following year after a campaign that saw 23 wins, 7 draws and only 4 losses. Haywood United proved themselves capable of staying in the Premier Division after finishing 3rd in the 2004/2005 season in a campaign that only include one loss in the twenty matches after Christmas. The club also entered the FA Cup and Vase for the first time and won the Buckingham Charity Cup in 2006.

Season 2006/2007 began with Haywood United becoming Aylesbury Vale FC and saw Keith Walker and Steve Gleinster take over as joint managers and steadily build a squad. This was recognised in the 2008/2009 season, under the management of Mark Eaton, with a good cup run in the FA Cup and FA Vase, winning three rounds in the FA Cup losing to Level 4 side Gosport after a replay, and losing out in the 4th round of the FA Vase to Leiston Town. . After Christmas the side suffered due to long term injuries and finished mid table. May 2009 saw a major new development in a new semi professional side vote for a name change. Aylesbury Football Club was formed under the leadership of Chairman Roger Dance and assisted by Vice Chairman Danny Martone

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Dynamos HISTORY Former Chairman Bill Harrison was made President of the club. Great success on the field of play was to follow, with the team having a fantastic run in the F.A. Cup. We were the last 'level five' team in the country to remain in the competition and were rewarded with a visit to Haywood Way for the F.A. Cup trophy, allowing the team, supporters and local people to get their hands on this famous trophy and make the most of this memorable occasion. We were finally knocked out of the competition by Wealdstone in a close game. A brave and superb display was witnessed by a bumper crowd of 800 plus.

Meanwhile, away from the midst of F.A. Cup drama, our success continued, becoming 'Double Winners' Winning both the Spartan South Midland League and League Cup capping an extraordinary season and gaining promotion to the Southern League Division 1 Central. Steve Bateman took over in 2013/14, steered the club to safety in his first 6 months in charge. Then in 2014/15 with Bateman at the helm FC has their most successful season to date most successful to date. Playing at the highest level in the club’s history, the team finished third in the League, having been pushing for promotion all season and narrowly lost out in the semi final to Bedworth United having already beaten them twice in the league. the 2015/16 finished with a flourish as the club finished just outside the play off positions, but had the consolation of our first major Cup Final, beating Chesham United in the Berks & Bucks Cup at Windsor. Steve Bateman and his management team resigned at the end of the season and Danny Gordon & Gareth Risbridger took the helm , supported by Paul Bonham , Ryan Wiffin & Aaron Norman. Davis Haule took over from Gordon & Risbridger in December 2016, appointed brother Brian as his assistant and recruited former coaches Fraser McLachlan, Aaron Wiffin and added Ryan Collings to his back room staff for the 2017/18 season.

In 2018/19 Scott Reynolds was appointed manager and when he resigned midway through the season it was left to Paul Bonham to take control but because of ground grading issues the Southern League made the decision to relegate the club and so after ten seasons in the Southern League. Phil Granville and Ben Gill were appointed midway through last season and will kick off the 2020/21 season again in the Spartan Premier Division Bedgrove Dynamos Alf Buckland, a resident of Finmere Crescent, formed Bedgrove Dynamos in 1968. It was created to fill a void in activities for boys within the Bedgrove area on the south side of Aylesbury. In 1980, Dave Bayliss became involved when he brought his Cub side to the Bedgrove Park. The teams amalgamated and Dave went on to be the chairman for 21 years, stepping down in the year 2000. Within two years and barely a full strip between them, they managed not only to win the Under 12's Aylesbury & District League (ADL), but went on to win the 13's & 14's league in consecutive years and, by which time, they now had four teams at various age groups.

Over the years the club has grown and has won many tournaments and trophies, especially at county level. Many teams have toured abroad and the club has also entertained boys from Europe and America. We can boost that we are the only boys club to have a club pennant on display in Barcelona's trophy room.

At the start of the season 2001/02 the club was the largest junior club in the Aylesbury area, running teams from under 8's through to under 18's. At the end of the season 2001/02 the club managed to win the coveted Berks and Bucks Cup at under 14's, the Mayor's Cup at under 12's, represented in two other cup finals, won 3 league titles, gained 6 promotions in total and all teams finished in the top 6 to the fairplay awards for their respective leagues. In the last 20 seasons across the age groups the club has won 25 divisional titles, and runners up 20 times.

In 2019 two became one when the sides amalgamated with the intention of allowing the youth of the town to progress through junior football to youth and then adult football and play at the highest possible level.

Meet The MANAGEMENT Phil GRANVILLE – Manager Phil spent twenty four years at Uxbridge FC, he joined the side at fifteen years of age. Made over Over 450 first team appearances winning 2 x London Challenge Cups, 1 x Middlesex Senior Cup. Phil then spent ten years as Reserve team manager (five as player manager), the side had great success, Middlesex Premier Cup Winners, a Suburban North League Title, Suburban Cup Winners, Suburban Cup Runners up, a Suburban Premier B League Title. He then spent three years as Manager of Harefield United before brief spells at Hanwell and Leverstock Green.

Ben GILL – Assistant Manager Former Arsenal Youth player who has also played for Watford, played in FA Cup & League Cup games before signing professional terms for Cheltenham Town. On July 2009 he signed with Interblock from

Slovenia. His spell in Slovenia was ended in September 2010 however when he returned to England and signed for Forest Green Rovers. Ben has also played for Crawley Town, and Wealdstone.

Chris JURASZEK - Coach Chris needs very little introduction. Most recently with Tring Athletic, wehere he was first team manager, , there’s not much Chris doesn’t know about local football. His experience, knowledge and advice from a llifetime in football is a welcome addition to the club and we are really excited to have him on board. A s first team coach Chris will help to ease the path for players into the senior sides from the U18s

Jason CARR Coach

Billy READY Coach

Steve HOARE Physio

Meet The PLAYERS Dan MCATEER Dan returns for another season at Aylesbury. Started his career at Borehamwood as a Goalkeeper before breaking his leg in an FA Cup match. Has also had spells as an outfield player, has two good feet and fantastic distribution. Adds experience to a young Aylesbury side

Paolo BAGATTI Paolo joins from Leighton Town and has also had spells at Tring Athletic.

Can play anywhere across the back four and will be a threat with his head from set pieces

Jack ELSEY

Terry GRIFFITHS Imposing Central Defender who made one appearance in the season before last. Re joined last season and made an immediate impact shoring up the Dynamos defence.

Has plenty of experience at this level having had spells at AFC Dunstable and Leverstock Green

Luke NUGENT Nugs is a defender who joined last season after spells at Northwood and Edgware.

Can play full back or at centre half and has made a big impact since signing last season

Ben GILL

Young left sided Defender, Jack has progressed via the talented Dynamos U18s side. Has a lovely left foot and can play at centre half or left back. Jack made his debut for the first team in last seasons truncated campaign and will be a valuable member of the squad this term.

Former Arsenal Youth player who has also played for Watford, played in FA Cup & League Cup games before signing professional terms for Cheltenham Town. Has also played for Crawley Town, Forest Green Rovers and Wealdstone

Dan BALL

Dan WILSON

Dan is a full back who can play on either side of the defence. Can also play as part of a back three, Dan is a pacey defender and likes to get forward to support the midfield. Good tackler who reads the game well.

Davide POBBE Davide joins us from Dunstable Town. This is his second spell with the club having made 19 appearances in 2017/18. Pacey attacking midfielder with a real eye for goal.

Dan is in his third season after joining last year from Holmer Green. He is a tall commanding player in the centre of defence who reads the game well and is good on the ball. Dan does all the simple things very well, uncomplicated and effective and dangerous at set pieces

Joe MISTRETTA Left sided defender/midfielder who spent last season at Amersham Town

Meet The PLAYERS Dave BROWN Dave is a skilful and energetic midfielder who signed from Winslow United prior to last season.

Brownie never stops running and is a commanding presence in the centre of midfield and will captain the side this season

Matty CHEW Matty joins the club from Buckingham Athletic. Another energetic midfield player who has impressed during pre season.

Loves to close down play and move the ball quickly.

Will FOLEY

Alfi TOUCEDA Midfielder/Striker who has progressed from the U18s. Has made over 80 appearances since breaking into the first team back in 2017/18. Alfi is able to run all day and a natural talent with the ball.

Skilful, classy and with and dangerous around the oppositions box

Ollie LEMON Tricky midfielder/striker joined last season after having spells at Oxford City and Rushden & Diamonds Good balance and excellent on the ball with the ability to go past opponents with ease.

James YOUNG

Another new signing is 20 year old midfielder from Tring Athletic, Will Foley. Will made 12 appearances last season in what was a truncated season

James is 17 years of age and has signed from Winslow Utd U18’s where he was their longest serving youth player. Will is a two footed goal scoring midfielder who made his senior debut at Tring Athletic last season. He about to start his 2nd year with Luton Town Elite Dev Programme at Cedars.

Tom McELROY

Dan LAMBETH

Tom is a strong, physical midfielder who joins from Buckingham Athletic after also playing for both Chelsea U21s and MK Dons U18s. Good with both feet and excellent in possession.

Dan is a powerful Centre Forward who joins the Dynamos after playing Semi Professional football in New Zealand with Lower Hutt City .

Dan last played in England for Totternhoe FC where he scored sixty three goals in sixty one appearances.

After being out for most of the the last year with a serious injury

Will SALMON

Charlie OGLE

The 27 year old joins us from Tring Athletic. Where he made 15 appearances at Cow Lane last season. Comfortable on the ball and good int ha air a great addition to the squad Was at Marlow of the Isthmian League last season.

Charlie is a wide midfielder/forward who can play either on the left or right side of the pitch.

Pacey, lots of skill and a great engine, we look forward to seeing Charlie threatening defences

Meet The PLAYERS Jake BALDWIN

Montel BROWN

Young player who is another player who has progressed from the U18s side. Skilful on the ball and very calm in front of the goal.

Made a great impact last season where he became a regular and scored six goals in a truncated season. Can play anywhere up the left hand side

Lively striker who started his career at Aldershot Town until an unprovoked attack on him in 2017 cut short his career. Now trying to get back on track Montel scored a brace on his Dynamos Debit in Aug 21

Callum SHORTT

Chris SHENNAN

Callum is an attacking winger who joins us from Newport Pagnell. He can play on the left or the right

Striker with a great touch. Scored lots of goals in the past for Aston Clinton and also spent time at London Colney.

Finds great positions between defenders and will always create himself an opportunity

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Last Time OUT Saturday 4th Sept 2021 London Colney 1 AVDFC 0 Team: Dan McAteer; Paul Adam, Dan Ball, Paolo Bagatti, Terry Griffiths; Luke Nugent, Gael Muyonge, Dave Brown, Jake Baldwin, Davide Pobbe; Montel Brown Subs: Chris Shennan, Callum Shortt, Dan Boateng, Dan Wilson, Archie Clarke The Dynamos travelled to London Colney as they tried to get their season back on track. Davide Pobbe and Gael Muyonge were starting in the midfield as Phil changed the starting line up from the mid-week disappointment at Risborough.

Within the first minute it was Dynamos on the front foot. Gael Muyonge won the ball and played Dave Brown in, his effort looped over the bar. Davide Pobbe then had a decent free kick which was inches away from Montel Brown. London Colney had a couple of very good chances themselves inside the first 10 minutes with one shot well saved by Dan McAteer and the other was put wide with only McAteer to beat.

Less than a quarter of an hour gone and Gael Muyonge set Jake Baldwin off down the left flank, he hit a cross…which eluded everyone, including the keeper and the ball struck the post and bounced straight back into the keepers arms…! Aylesbury continued to see more of the ball and another cross from Jake Baldwin wasn’t converted by Luke Nugent and Gael Muyonge also had a shot saved. London Colney were also creating some chances and another chance was saved by Dan McAteer as he dived low to his left to save a shot.

41 minutes and Phil Granville was forced into an early substitution as Paul Adam picked up a knock and was replaced by Chris Shennan. Luke Nugent went to left back and Montel Brown went on the right wing. The away side had a couple of half chances before the half was over. Firstly a Paolo Bagatti free kick almost found Chris Shennan. Luke Nugent also sent a good ball through to Jake Baldwin but his shot was saved.

The first 10 minutes of the second half saw both teams starting to get tetchy with each other as a few fouls were committed by both teams. 57 minutes and a ball from Terry Griffiths was headed on by Chris Shennan into the path of Jake Baldwin, but again his shot missed the target. Dynamos were not testing the LC keeper. Next Dave Brown ran forward and played the ball to Montel Brown, his cannon of a shot was tipped over by the keeper.

63 minutes and Dynamos hit the woodwork as Chris Shennan controls Terry Griffiths ball over the top and his cross…grazed the bar and went over. London Colney had a couple of chances themselves and their pressure finally told as a long ball beats the defence and their striker slots the ball past Dan McAteer. 1-0.

78 minutes and Callum Shortt was introduced for Gael Muyonge. London Colney continued to press and Terry Griffiths was on hand to make two very good clearances with less than 10 minutes to go. 84 minutes and a corner from London Colney was steered towards the goal, but the ball rattles the post and Dan Ball made a clearance just in time.

87 minutes and the final roll of the dice saw Dan Boateng come on for Dan Ball. In injury time, Callum Shortt made good progress on the right wing and his cross found Davide Pobbe on the edge of the box.

Last Time OUT He hit a great shot which was blocked for a corner. The resulting corner was grabbed by the keeper…dropped…and Chris Shennan was on hand to control the ball but the keeper came steaming through him, completely taking him out and the referee awarded a free kick to the keeper? Strangest decision of the match (and there were a few…) but Shennan was clearly injured.

Final whistle went. London Colney 1-0 AVDFC. Chris Shennan was taken to hospital where x-rays showed 4 broken ribs and 2 fractured vertebrae…! NO FOUL !!!

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e Spartan South MidlaPrenmider Lg Division POS

Team

Pl

W

D

L

GD

Pts

1

Harpenden Town

6

4

2

0

7

14

2

Risborough Rangers

5

4

1

0

16

13

3

Leverstock Green

6

4

0

2

8

12

4

Leighton Town

5

3

2

0

9

11

5

Hadley

4

3

1

0

3

10

6

London Colney

6

3

0

3

-6

9

7

Milton Keynes Irish

4

2

2

0

5

8

8

Arlesey Town

4

2

1

1

3

7

9

Ardley United

4

2

1

1

2

7

10 New Salamis

5

2

1

2

1

7

11 Holmer Green

5

2

1

2

-6

7

12 Oxhey Jets

4

1

2

1

0

5

13 Aylesbury Vale Dynamos

6

1

1

4

-8

4

14 Broadfields United

2

1

0

1

-4

3

15 Tring Athletic

3

0

2

1

-1

2

16 Harefield United

4

0

2

2

-5

2

17 Crawley Green

5

0

1

4

-6

1

18 Flackwell Heath

3

0

0

3

-3

0

19 Baldock Town

3

0

0

3

-6

0

20 Dunstable Town

4

0

0

4

-9

0

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MATCHDAY SQUADS Buildbase FA Vase Saturday 11th September 2021

Match Officials:

The Dynamos Yellow & Blue

London Tigers Orange

REFEREE: Daniel JONES ASSISTANTS: Marcus TINGEY & TBC

Dan McATEER (GK) 1 Sorry NOT PROVIDED Paolo BAGATTI 2 By London Tigers Jake BALDWIN 3 Paul ADAM 4 Dan BALL 5 Dan WILSON 6 Joe MISTRETTA 7 Terry GRIFFITHS 8 Luke NUGENT 9 Daniel BOATENG 10 Matty CHEW 11 Dave BROWN © 12 Alfi TOUCEDA 13 Gael MUYONGE 14 Will FOLEY 15 Will SALMON 16 Tom MCELROY 17 Oliver LEMON 18 James YOUNG 19 Davide POBBE 20 Charlie OGLE 21 Callum SHORTT 22 Montel BROWN 23 Chris SHENNAN 24 ) Manager: Phil GRANVILLE

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Next Match:

Home vs MK Irish Tuesday 14th September 2021 KO 7.45pm Greenfleets Stadium Haywood Way Aylesbury HP19 9WZ