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The games are coming thick and fast now, before we know it we will be hitting Christmas. Last Saturday was a tough loss for me personally. Going against your former club you always want to grab the win especially when u have as much at stake as we did Saturday but that’s in the past and we move forward to the next game.
We have plenty of positives to take from Saturday but also some things we really need to learn from too.
Hopefully we will be putting what we have learned into practice tonight and deliver the performance and result the lads deserve.
hope you all enjoy this evenings games and up the
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
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. Steve Bateman was re appointed as manager in September 2021 and replaced summer 2022 by Michael East & Liam Dwyer
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.
Bedgrove Dynamos
Michael East – Joint Manager
Michael has been involved in football from a young age playing until fairly recently with the likes of Harefield, Berkhamsted & Cockfosters.
He moved into coaching some five years ago at levels ranging from grassroots to semi professional with Tring Athletic where he was the Assistant Manager in the Spartan Premier League. Took over the help of The Dynamos Development side at the start of last season and guided the side to Champions of The Suburban League in his first season.
Liam Dwyer – Joint Manager
Liam has joined from Step Three Kings Langley FC where he was First Team Coach last season, as the team staved off relegation to deservedly retain their Southern League Premier South status. This was his third spell with the club, previously having managed their u18 SCFYL Squad.
Liam’s started his coaching journey in grassroots football at St Albans City Youth for over five years before brief spells at Burnham FC and Amersham Town first teams. From there he moved onto coaching roles at Berkhamsted, Harpenden Town and assistant managers roles at Tring Athletic and Sarratt.
Liam scouted professionally for Portsmouths First Team, heading their non league recruitment and more recently scouted for Stevenage FC’s Academy. Between 2018 2019 Liam coached Team GB Internationally to Gold in the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi with training weekends at the prestigious St George’s Park.
He has worked as the Physical & Mental Wellbeing Officer at Watford FC CSE Trust, as a Coach Mentor for Hertfordshire FA and is currently coaching at the PSA Academy u14s whom won a national shield. Liam was named Herts FA Coach of the Year in 2019. Liam’s undoubted coaching skills will be of huge benefit to us, as will his knowledge and understanding of the game and levels.
Rhys Shekle – Coach
Rhys was a Stevenage Youth player before moving into coaching. He is a UEFA B Coach and was previously at Kings Langley
Martin Loakes – GK Coach
Former Sarratt first Team Manager Martin Loakes joining as Goalkeeper coach, Martin had a terrific stint at Sarratt as manager but crucially to us played in an array of positions throughout his very impressive playing career
George ZAMMIT
Commanding Keeper who was part of the U18s in his early days at the club, then had two years out of the game with injury. Played a full season and captained the Development side last year and now gets his chance to progress.
Joe CHOTT Youngster who again started last season in the Development Side. Tricky winger with pace to burn. Can also play at wing back
Jack HODGINS
Left sided Central Defender who came to The Dynamos last season.
Initially Jack was part of the Development Team but very soon got his call up to the First XI. His season was cut short due to injury so we are looking to see even more from the young defender
Will MULLARKEY
Will started last season in the Development Squad and has progressed into the first team where he became a regular last season. Can play either at right or left back
Dave BROWN Dave is a skilful and energetic midfielder who signed from Winslow United in 2020. Dave also started every game for Aylesbury Flooring as they won the FA Sunday Cup in 2019.
Playes an important role in the centre of the Dynamos midfield this term
Liam STUDLEY Liam is a highly rated stopper and has proved to be a top lad & keeper during pre season. A great addition as we head into the start of the Spartan Premier Season.
Terry GRIFFITHS
Imposing Central Defender who re signs this season as Club Captain. Has now made 50 Dynamos appearances since joining in season 2020/21 in the pandemic affected season. when he made an immediate impact shuring up the Dynamos defence
Harry LOAKES
Strong, right sided midfielder/forward. Harry fits the profile of the player the management team are keen to recruit, young, energetic and hungry to progress
Luke NUGENT Nugs is a defender, now in his second season at the Dynamos. Joined after spells at Northwood and Edgware. Can play full back or at centre half and has made a big impact since signing two seasons ago.
Jamie FULTON
Midfielder who joined right at the tail end of last season and made an instant impact in midfield. Hard working tenacious in the tackle will be a good addition for the new season
Tom KENNARD
Tom is a Central midfielder who had his first senior season last year with Bovingdon after stints with Kings Langley's U18s, playing an impressive 26 games and scoring 1 goal in his first senior season
Jake BALDWIN Young striker who is another player who has progressed from the U18s side. Skilful on the ball and very calm in front of the . Made a great impact in his first season where he became a regular and scored six goals in a truncated season. Now an important part of the first team, a real joker and team player
Ollie LAWFORD
Striker Ollie joined us from Leverstock Green last season where he scored 10 goals in his 21 appearances. The lively striker was previously at Oxhey and Chesham
Antonio IANELLI Antonio has been a target of ours across pre season and after a recent break he has joined and featured in our FA cup game at the weekend. Despite his young age his versatility, technical ability and football intelligence will be a great addition to the club.
Abu KHAN Abu played his first Senior game for The Dynamos in 2019. He can play wide or through the middle. scored 15 goals last season for Winslow and Leighton Town
Prince NIMOH Box office striker. Prince has pace, is good with both feet and can take defenders on but is cool and assured in front of goal
Callum SHORTT
Callum is an attacking winger who joined us from Newport Pagnell at the start of last season. Was last years Top Goalscorer at the club and can play on the left or the right of the attack
Chris STAPLETON
Experienced striker who joined in 20/21 from Dunstable Town where he was club captain. Chris is very much a leader on the field and made an immediate impact with his non stop running and aerial ability. He adds goals and quality to a young forward line
Sam WOOD Young Centre Forward who is stepping into his first season at senior football. Scored 10 in 12 last season for Kings Langleys all conquering U18 side last season however has already notched up a number of first team appearances for Kings Langley. and a top prospect
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Nugent Mullarkey Fulton 24/09/2022
Zammit Loakes Baldwin Kennard 27/09/2022
Studley Nugent Baldwin Ianelli 01/10/2022
Hoddesdon
Zammit Loakes Baldwin Kennard 04/10/2022
Shefford Town
Campton
Studley Deall Baldwin Fulton 08/10/2022 3.00 PM SSMFL H D Tring Athletic 1 1 161 Studley Deall Garcia Ianelli 11/10/2022 7.45 PM SSMFL A W Harpenden Town 0 2 101 Studley Deall Garcia Ianelli 15/10/2022 3.00 PM SSMFL H
L Shefford Town & Campton 1 2 136 Studley Deall Garcia Fulton 22/10/2022 3.00 PM FA Vase A L Tring Athletic 3 2 180 Zammit Deall Garcia Ianelli 25/10/2022 7:45 PM SSMFL H
L Arlesey Town 2 3 62 Zammit Deall Prosper Ianelli 29/10/2022 3:00 PM Gladwish Cup H Real Bedford FC 01/11/2022 7:45 PM BBSC H Beaconsfield FC 05/11/2022 3.00 PM SSMFL H St Panteleimon 08/11/2022 7.45 PM SSMFL H Cockfosters 12/11/2022 3.00 PM SSMFL A Leverstock Green 19/11/2022 3.00 PM SSMFL H Hoddesdon Town 22/11/2022 7.45 PM SSMFL A Leighton Town 03/12/2022 3.00 PM SSMFL H Dunstable Town 10/12/2022 3.00 PM SSMFL A Cockfosters 17/02/2022 3.00 PM SSMFL H Colney Heath 27/12/2022 3.00 PM SSMFL H Risborough Rangers 02/01/2023 3.00 PM SSMFL A Ardley United 07/01/2023 3.00 PM SSMFL A Baldock Town 14/01/2023 3.00
SSMFL
Leverstock Green 21/01/2023
SSMFL A Arlesey Town 28/01/2023
SSMFL H Crawley Green 04/02/2023
SSMFL
Shefford Town & Campton 11/02/2023
SSMFL
Crawley Green 18/02/2023
SSMFL
Colney Heath 28/02/2023
SSMFL
Dunstable Town 04/03/2023 3.00
Potton United 11/03/2022
SSMFL
SSMFL
Stotfold 18/03/2023
SSMFL H Harpenden Town 25/03/2023
Tring Athletic 01/04/2023 3.00
SSMFL
SSMFL
St Panteleimon 08/04/2023 3.00
Ardley United 10/04/2023 3.00
SSMFL
SSMFL
Risborough Rangers 15/04/2023 3.00
London Colney 22/04/2023 3.00
SSMFL
Biggleswade United 25/10/2022
SSMFL
SSMFL
Arslesey Town
Nugent
Aldridge
Chott Kennard Shortt/Lawford
Mullarkey Shortt Lawford
Nimoh Loakes Nugent Edworthy
Chott Wood Lawford Kennard/Zammit
Mcateer Matthews Nugent Kennard Chott
Nimoh Shaw Aldridge Khan
Loakes Ianelli Shortt Chott/Mcateer
Baldwin Collier Shortt Aldridge
Garcia Chott Collier Shortt/Nugent
Collier Garcia Loakes Lawford Wood
Chott Griffiths Lawford
Nugent
Wood Hodgins Loakes James
Lawford Wood Prosper Aldridge Loakes
Loakes Prosper Lawford Wood Kennard
Wood Lawford Loakes Dyer
Wood Loakes McKenzie Prosper Fulton Studley/Kennard
Loakes Garcia Collier Lawford Wood
AVDFC 1 2 Shefford Town & Campton Team: Liam Studley; Rio Deall, Fabian Garcia, Jack Hodgins, Max Rosner; Jamie Fulton, Dave Brown, Jack McKenzie, Abu Khan, Josh Boorn; Jake Baldwin
Subs: Cheston Prosper, Sam Wood, Ollie Lawford, Harry Loakes, Jet Dyer
The management team decided to go with the same starting team that played against Harpenden mid week, with the only change being Jamie Fulton in for Antonio.
The match started tentatively with both sides not really creating any chances in the first 10 minutes. However, Hodgins and a Shefford defender clashed heads badly leaving both shaken. Hodgins was able to carry on but the Shefford player went off.
19 minutes in and a sloppy pass in midfield saw Shefford race through and score past Studley. Probably slightly against the run of play as well…0-1 Shefford.
A couple of minutes later, Abu was fouled near the edge of the Shefford goal. Josh Boorn stepped up and hit a decent free kick, but the keeper saved well.
On the half hour mark, Shefford tried their luck from the edge of the area with a thunderous strike which Studley saved well.
A Boorn corner was fizzed into the box on 37 minutes and Max Rosner rose highest to head towards goal, going inches over the bar.
Studley was called into action again before the half was out as he saved a 1 on 1 chance with his legs. Half time: AVDFC 0 1 Shefford Jack Hodgins was taken off at half time with Cheston Prosper coming straight into the defence. The second half started with a goal for Shefford as a good cross was converted neatly by their striker. 0 2 Shefford. Not the start Dynamos wanted.
Brownie and Boorn both had good chances to reduce the deficit in the early stages of the half as Dynamos were playing ok and pushing forward.
59 minutes and Dynamos were back in the match. Abu picked up the ball 40 yards out, strolled forward, beat his man and unleashed a phenomenal shot which the keeper could only stare at as it hit the back of his net. Great goal. Dynamos 1 2 Shefford.
63 minutes and Dynamos were searching for the equaliser. Baldwin got clear and his shot was at the keeper who palmed it away for a corner. Max was inches away from connecting to the Boorn corner.
66 minutes saw Sam Wood on for Jake Baldwin.
76 minutes and Rio Deall was in the book…not sure what for…
A couple of minutes later Jack McKenzie was replaced by Harry Loakes on the right wing. Abu Khan then managed to get into the box and appeared to be pulled back, no penalty. A couple more subs came on to freshen things up with Ollie Lawford and Jet Dyer, coming on for his first ever appearance, replacing Jamie Fulton and Fabian Garcia.
•Some terrible timewasting from Shefford and a yellow card for Cheston saw the match end in a loss for the Dynamos.
AVDFC 1 2 Shefford Town
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What ultimately was a convincing win was actually a lot tighter, the decisive moment being our second goal in the 40th min which allowed us to head into the interval with a two goal lead. We could/should have scored within 30 secs of the start, minutes when Loui Bowman had a great chance, a last ditch challenge giving up a corner preventing an immediate goal, in fairness Berkhamsted hit the post when an alarming space appeared in our back 4 within 15 mins of the start, with very direct play allowing the pacy and lively Berko No 8 a shot at goal.
The evening showed the depth of the squad with our 2 top scorers and centre forward options Max Mayer, Sadibo Camara both missing, injury and illness plus ever present Centre Back Callum Bailey out also, however this allowed a first start for Owen Westbrook at CB who made his first start and more than played his part marshalling the 2 striking options Berko had out.
On 16 minutes with some clever football on the left, playmaker Amir Shah picked up a short pass from marauding full back Jet Dyer, unleashed an incredible effort into the proverbial postage stamp, with the keeper on the line !! This will be contender for goal of the season no doubt !
The game was reasonably even until in the 40th minute a Prince Will header out from a Berko free kick picked up by Amir, one touch to set, head up and played a sublime 50 yards pass over the head of the CB with Kris Collier sprinting clear of the 2 defenders, 1 touch then a perfect lobbed volley from 20 yards into the right hand side of the exposed goal, very cool finish from our captain, playing as our striker in the absence of a recognised central attacker… great composure and awareness. This saw the lads into half time at 2 0 More or less straight from the re start, we were looking to re assert our dominance ensuring no silliness first 10 mins or so, and on 50 mins an Amir corner was met but midfield partner Kenan Kairie with a bullet header top right from 6 yards.
At 3 0 we were in control of the game, pressing for more, the midfield 3 including an excellent Joe Leek were dominating possession, looking comfortable then out of a poor delivery on a free kick into the Berko area they broke quickly with CF Godfrey Okopu converting from around a yard throwing himself at a great cross. Our response was more or less instant, preventing any doubts arising, within 2 minutes George Todhunter followed up a thunderous Amir Shah free kick palmed away, to faith a great strike on the turn. Only 3 mins later George Todhunter doubled his tally when he controlled a Joe Leek pass 30 yards out wide right, with a lot still to do, nudging the ball on and taking on the full back, muscling his way past him and smashing a low strike past the keeper, great stuff from George, excellent attitude as always, and if anyone deserved reward for that alone it was definitely “G”
To their credit Berko kept playing but the whistle went on what was a convincing win in truth. Berko 1 - 5 AVDFC
Berkhamsted U18's 1-5 AVDFC U18's
P.Letts.J.Hatton,O.Westbrook,P.Will,J.Dyer. J.Leek (M.Morgan), K.Kiarie (T.Powell Williams) A.Shah (S.Humphrey) T.Dube (G.Todhunter), K. Collins, L.Bowman (K.Caps)
Genuinely difficult to pick out individuals but Amir Shah was outstanding a goal and 3 assists, hard to beat…with Jo Hatton returning from injury not far behind, but each and every player inc the subs who never aired any frustrations played their part in a well earned 3 points.
Bedford United
Bedford United were established in 1957, the works team of the printing firm Diemer & Reynolds.[1] In 1971 the club joined Division Three of the United Counties League, which was renamed Division Two the following season. They remained in Division Two until leaving the league in 1979,[2] dropping into the Bedfordshire County League, going on to win Division One in 1979 80.[3] In 1989 they joined Division One of the South Midlands League, becoming a member of the Senior Division following league reorganisation in 1993.[2] In 1995 96 they finished third in the division, earning promotion to the Premier Division.[2]
In 1997 the South Midlands League merged with the Spartan League to form the Spartan South Midlands League, with Bedford United placed in the Premier Division North.[2] After finishing fourteenth in the division in the league's first season, they were placed in the Senior Division the following season.[2] A third place finish in 1999 2000 saw them promoted to the Premier Division.[2]
US Valerio
Unione Sportiva Valerio was formed as a Sunday league club in 1985 and was named after its founder Nicola Valerio.[1]
Merged club
The two clubs merged in 2002 to form Bedford United & Valerio, taking Bedford United's place in the Premier Division of the Spartan South Midlands League.[4] They finished second from bottom of the Premier Division in 2004 05 and were relegated to Division One.[4] In 2006 they were renamed Bedford Valerio United, before being renamed simply Bedford in 2007.[5]
In 2014 15 they finished third in Division One, earning promotion to the Premier Division.[6] However, they finished bottom of the Premier Division the following season and were relegated back to Division One. In April 2022 the club was taken over by bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack, who became chairman, having previously stated that he intended for the club to reach the Premier League.[7][8][9] The club's name was changed to Real Bedford prior to the 2022 23 season.[10] Ground Bedford United initially played on a pitch at the printers' firm, before moving to the nearby village of Cople and then returning to Bedford to play at Allen Park.[1] They subsequently played at Fairhill on Clapham Road,[1] where the club's record attendance of 1,500 was set for a South Midlands League match against Bedford Town.[11] The land was later bought by Sainsbury's and Bedford United temporarily groundshared with Kempston Rovers at Hillgrounds, before moving to McMullen Park in 1996.[1] The ground was named for Jim McMullen, one of the club's founders.[1] When the merged club was formed, they continued to play at McMullen Park.
