Firstly, a very warm welcome everyone from Stotfold.
Well, what a game Saturday was! It had everything you could wish for in a game, ending with us battling to three well deserved points.
Also what a performance from Tel in sticks!
Tonight we face a very strong Stotfold side, the lads will need all our support. So please, lets get behind them and cheer them on to another three points!
The Dynamos
The Greenfleets Stadium
Haywood Way
Aylesbury
Bucks
HP19 9WZ
Chairman:
Mike Borrett
Vice Chairman: Ryan Collings
Club Secretary: Iain Willcocks
Club Treasurer: James Moore
Head of Football
Development: Colin Young
Head of Youth Football: Kevin Woodstock
Head of Women’s Football: Toby O’Callaghan
Chief Welfare Officer: Paul Driscoll
Committee Members: Rosanna Martone
Adrian Green
The Editor……
The Dave Green joke of the week –
”How do you follow Will Smith in the snow? You follow the fresh prints!."
After our first 20 league matches since taking over at the start of November, our points total sits at 36 points. This see's us reach the top 10 in the division for the first time this season, and 4th in the form table since we took charge.
Last week was a tough week physically, with 3 games, a fair bit of travelling and many changes to our squad. Tuesday night saw us travel away to Arlesey in the league, which we won 2-1, a convincing performance and a shame to concede our clean sheet through an error of our own.
Thursday night saw us travel away to Moulton in The Gladwish Challenge Trophy, a poor first half performance had cost us going through, and a second half comeback was not enough, after narrowly missing out on penalties after scores were level 2-2 after 90 minutes. With a number of cup tied or unavailable players, this gave us the opportunity to get some under 18 players in the squad, one of which, who is in his first year of u18 football, Max Mayer, was given his first team debut. 7 of our currently u18 squad have now made first team appearances this season, we are happy with the young players coming through and happy to give them opportunities.
Saturday we hosted Harpenden at home and to be honest, we were lucky to not be more than 1 goal down at half time. With a change of shape, the second half levelled out and saw us equalise to make the score 1-1, before our Goalkeeper Charlie Jones got sent off for a professional foul. This saw centre back and skipper Terry Griffiths, take the responsibility in the net for the remaining 25 minutes of the game. We showed excellent desire and workrate and caught Harpenden on a brilliant counter attack, with Cam Cook scoring his first for the club and what proved to be the winning goal.
We are looking to build on this good recent league form and make it 3 wins out of 3 as we welcome Stotfold to Haywood Way.
Thank you all for your continued support.
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
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.
Jordan King – Joint Manager
FA Qualified Coach Jordan started his managerial career at Aylesbury Park Rangers in 2012, achieving three promotions in consecutive seasons and also led the side to the Tom Sparkes League Cup. Then at Aston Clinton between 2015 and 2018 the side achieved back to back promotion finishes and in 2017/18 Aston were runners up in Spartan South Midlands League Div Two and the Division Two Cup Runners up. In 2020 he joined Aylesbury Vale Dynamos as assistant manager and oversaw a rebuild alongside Phil Granville gaining 19 points from the first 10 games before Covid curtailed the season.
Jordan became joint manager with James Green at Winslow United and the pair gave the club their joint highest finish.
James Green – Joint Manager
James joined Winslow United at Youth Level, taking a side through all of the age groups from u7-u18. Honours included multiple League/Cup titles, winning the Be & Bucks Cup, top 5 finishes in the Junior Premier League & reaching the FA Youth Cup 1st Round Proper for two consecutive seasons at u18 facing Charlton Athletic & Ipswich Town.
In 2021 James became joint First Team Manager with Jordan King at Winslow United and the pair gave the club their joint highest ever finish. Finishing 3rd place, with 80 points from 38 games, scoring 104 goals along the way. James’ reputation has been built over many years, helping to develop top youth talent regionally as they successfully transition into senior football across the Non-League levels. Some of whom we’d hope to see at Haywood Way.
Successful playing career playing at Oxford City, Witney Town and Kidlington. Vastly experienced having various management positions at Hale Leys United, Aston Clinton FC, Winslow United FC, Aylesbury United U18’s and Penn & Tyler’s Green FC.
– GK Coach
Tom is GK coach, Bammo is also a coach with GK Icon and brings vast GK experience to the management team. Previous clubs.Bucks Fire Rescue
Ken Hazell – Coach
Tom Bamford
Charlie
JONES
Experience Goalkeeper signed from Dunstable Town where he started 10 games this season.
Charlie is an athletic, technical goalkeeper, who is excellent with his feet and offers superb distribution.
Jet DYER
Jet has a gifted left foot and is currently playing in our U18’s Floodlit team. Jet has also been at Aylesbury United.
Still only 17, Jet has a bright future ahead of him.
Charlie
ATTWELL
Charlie is strong ball playing defender who signed from Winslow United. He was Jordan & James’s Managers Player of the Season at Winslow after making 45 appearances. Solid defensively and equally as good going forward.
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
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
Max ROSNER
Max is a young and very strong defender currently on loan from Beaconsfield Town.
Great feet and vision has forced Max into the first team squad
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
Jack
EMPSON
Jack is a young and talented fullback, who is strong and creative and like to drive forward with the ball. Jack previously played for MK Dons Academy and has signed on loan from Kettering Town.
Harvey
MATTHEWS
Harvey has worked his way through the youth set up and played every game in the Development team in the 21/22 season.
A great central defender who is hoping to get his chance in the 1st Team set up soon.
Jacob WILLIAMSON
Box to box midfielder joins from AFC Rushden & Diamonds after a short spell with Newport Pagnell
Another MK Dons academy player, highly technical player who is great on the ball and covers a lot of ground.
Jacob has a famous sister in Arsenal and England international Leah.
Charlie JACKSON
Creative midfielder resturns to Dynamos after being a member of the 20/21 season. Previously spent 7 years in the MK Dons academy before moving to Oxford United. A highly talented player who adds quality to the team.
Rio DEALL
Rio, who previously played at MK Dons academy for 6 years, has impressed throughout the season and is a key player in the squad. Rio is a fantastic attacking midfielder who creates and scores goals. A great addition to the team.
Evans LAMBOH
An all round attacking midfielder with lots of flare. Evans was previously with Tring Athletic and Aylesbury United and joins the squad from Risborough Rangers.
Abu Khan
Young exciting player who can play wide or through the middle. Has had spells at Winslow and Thame recently before returning back to The
Dynamos
Sadibo CAMARA
Sadibo has been with the club from U8’s and worked his way through the system. Currently an U18’s Floodlit League player, his fast pace and skill causes defences problems from the start. One for the future…!
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.
Curtis BROWN
An athletic, wide player, who’s pace, strength and power makes him very difficult to play against.
Curtis burst onto the scene scoring 23 goals in 25 starts for Winslow in his first season in senior football. Also scoring against Ipswich Town in the FA Youth Cup.
Kris COLLIER
An athletic, strong midfielder who currently captains the U18’s team at the club.
Kris has made a handful of 1st team appearances and is a box to box scoring midfielder.
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
Dan LAMBETH
Powerful center forward returns to Dynamos after a year out. He was a member of the 20/21 season squad where he scored an impressive 17 goals in 15 games.
A nightmare for any defence to deal with.
After a disappointing defeat to Levy Green, the squad had the opportunity to put that well behind them with an away trip to 4th places Colney Heath FC, an excellent performance saw the lads get their shooting boots on, the stop, long gap, start, stop nature of the way the season has panned out hasn’t allowed for any momentum, but a well deserved 4-1 win was exactly what was required.
Goals from Amir Shah, debut goal for Harley Fonti, Prince Madu and Sadibo Camara sealed a great night.
With a scheduled game Monday 20th v Luton Town (Cedars) in the hands of the weather gods and London Colney groundsman we’ll see if that game goes ahead allowing the lads a crack at completing the fixtures already into the 2nd week in May.
Congrats to 1st year forward Max Mayer for making his senior debut in the Q Finals of the Gladwish Cup (Spartan League Cup) the 7th of our current crop to play for the 1st team since James & Jordan took over early Nov, a testament to their trust in the younger players and also the ability levels coming through the club. We’re certain there will be more before the season end.
And finally, good luck to full back and Vice Captain Jet Dyer as he prepares for a trial with Colchester Utd next week. A real talent clocking up 19 appearances for the senior side this season so far.
Colin Young, Head of Football Development
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Stotfold is a small country town with a population in the region of 9,000. It is situated in the county of Bedfordshire but being near the North Herts border has strong links with the Hertfordshire towns of Baldock, Hitchin and Letchworth. The first recorded football in the town was 1904, however it is certain that the game was played for a number of years before that. In those early 1900s, Stotfold sides played in the Biggleswade and District League. This was followed by a spell of nearly 30 years in North Herts Football. The first record of a trophy being won was 1911 when Potton were beaten 1-0 in the Biggleswade and District Championship. Stotfold FC was officially founded after WW2 in 1946. In 1951 we joined the South Midlands League Division 2 and in 1953 were promoted to Division 1. Up until 1965 our home ground was located at Hitchin Road Recreation Ground. Football was very much at the centre of the community and locals in the village clubbed together sufficient funds to purchase a meadow named 'Roker', (previously used in 1911 by Stotfold Athletic), and developed the ground aptly named Roker Park which we occupied for 54 years. The club remained in the South Midlands League for over 30 years winning promotion to the Premier League in 1955 and winning the championship in 1980 and finishing runners-up nine times. The club joined the United Counties League in 1984/85 season finishing runners-up twice in 1993/94 and 1995/96 under the guidance of ex-Arsenal player Ian Allinson. Phil Pateman took over from Ian stepping up after managing the reserves to League champions and Beds Intermediate success. During 1998-2001 under his charge the club won The Beds Senior and Premier Cups, UCL League Cup, and the Hinchingbrooke Cup as well as being runners-up and finalists in two North Beds Charity Cups. The club also reached the last 32 of the FA Vase and the 3rd Qualifying Rd of the FA Cup. Phil stepped down to become Chairman in 2001 but after a brief spell under Kenny Davidson, Phil took temporary charge of the side again until the end of the season and guided the team from relegation candidates to 10th in the league, retaining the NBCC and were finalists in the Hunts Premier Cup. However, their most notable success came from being awarded national fair play team of the year by Ladbrokes in association with The Non-League paper as well as the UCL fair play award.
In 2001 after the club gained planning permission for a ground improvement, the Town Council asked us to consider giving up our long-term lease for a new stadium along Arlesey Road. We agreed subject to the facility being suitable for playing at Step 4 which would be a significant upgrade on our existing ground allowing us to play at a higher level. This was agreed but became more complex with the project integrating a whole community concept. As such costs spiralled at a time of recession and the project stalled as monies were transferred from it.
The early 2000s saw a high turnover of managers and players with Steve Cook, Jim Benton, Glen Clarke, Ian Williscroft and Mark Teeling all unable to turn the club around. After gaining just 11 points from 17 league games and some heavy defeats in season 2006/7, Mark was replaced in December by the return of Ian Allinson and Ian Donnelly. A partnership that turned out to be the most successful in Stotfold’s history thus far. With the club staring relegation in the face, Ian recruited several senior players and the club hauled themselves out of the bottom two, winning 8 of the last 10 games. During the summer of 2007 the squad strengthened further, culminating in the most successful season in the club’s history. Both first and second team squads won their respective league and county cup competitions, (the first club and to date only one to do so), with the second team under John Philbin remaining unbeaten in the league. The club was the only UCL club to reach the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup before losing to Tonbridge Angels. During the summer Ian was offered the Managers job at Ryman Premier League Borehamwood and he remains one of the best non-League managers of our time currently in charge at St Albans City. However, he left a great legacy and we promoted Ian Donnelly to the position with reserve manager Terry Kitchener stepping up to assist him. Success continued, winning the UCL League Cup and North Beds Charity Cup and finishing League Runners Up. The Reserves and the Under 18 Academy continued to sweep all before them under Gordon Bickerstaff's management and after Ian Donnelly stepped down with Terry at the end of the previous season, it was easy to promote from within again, with Gordon bringing his Assistant Cecil Lee with him. The Academy continued to go from strength to strength with the U15 and U18 Academy teams winning the Beds County Cup. The U18s also won the County Floodlit Cup and the Ridgeon's League West title under Manager Ryan Brooke. In what turned out to be the club's final season in the UCL, 2009/10 saw the first team produce a very creditable performance reaching the 4th round of the FA Vase and finishing 7th in the league.
The 2010s saw the club move back to the Spartan South Midlands League in 2010/11. In season 2012-13 Gordon stood down and Steve Young was appointed as Manager supported by Roy Ryall but the club were left stunned when Coach Tony Lamacraft collapsed after an abandoned first team friendly caused by the double leg fracture of one of the Stotfold players. Despite the valiant efforts of club officials and paramedics including an air ambulance crew Tony passed away. Over 500 attended his funeral and Tony has been sadly missed not just by Stotfold but the whole of the local football community. Gary Hoy took over the Reserves whilst continuing to run our Under 17 and 18 Academy teams. After another poor start the first team secured a respectable mid-table position whilst the Reserves, made up almost entirely of Academy players, won the Biggleswade KO Cup. Our Under 18s reached the first round of the FA Youth club for the very first time despite playing mostly 16-year-old players before going out to Leyton Orient. The U17s finished 2nd and U18s first in their respective leagues. Steve promoted from within the club, Michael Parkin and Matt Endersby stepping up and the with ex Colchester pro Rob Bates as Academy Manager. The under 18 side finished second in the Southern Counties Olympian Division and won the Colwyn Cup Final beating league winners Cockfosters. In 2013 the Academy again flourished, reaching the 3rd QR of the FA Youth Cup before losing to full-time Academy side Cambridge United on penalties. They also reached 2 semi-finals and finished 3rd in the league. The first team turned their season around from being 3rd from bottom of the SSML Premier Division with just 18 points at Xmas, to three cup finals and a semi-final place in another. They also moved away from the foot of the table with a further 29 points in the second half of the season. The mid 2010s presented a challenge and following Steve’s resignation in January 2015, Rob Bates stepped up and he managed to mould a team to stave off relegation from the Premier League and finish a creditable 16th. Seasons 2015/18 continued the slide into decline both on and off the pitch. 2015/16 saw a re-formed reserves as an U25 side winning the Biggleswade KO cup. The first team won the NBCC defeating Biggleswade United 2-0 in the final in what turned out to be the last game under Rob Bates and his management team who resigned shortly after. The turnaround of managers was matching that of the players as Mick Reardon kicked it off lasting less than 2 months, suffering a humiliating club record a FA Cup 12-1 loss to Berkhamsted. Michael Parkin stepped in but despite an amazing run of wins at the end of the season we finished bottom on goal difference. Michael unfortunately resigned down to work commitments. Back on the Manager merrygo-round we were given a lift when the FA reprieved us, but we weren’t so lucky in 2018/19 when we finished 3rd from bottom and went down on goal difference on the last day of the season. Julian Robinson, Gary Burkett (Temp), Mark Nervais, and finally Marce Collington all having a hand in managing in excess of 100 players. The only saving grace for the season being runners up in the U25 Development Cup losing out 1-0 to Ampthill Town. The U25s themselves having numerous managers/assistants by Christmas before Brad Gillham supported by Phil Pateman steered them to calmer waters
Revised plans were drawn up when an offer to build 60 properties on Roker Park was accepted in return for a stadium being built for us. The club needed a reboot and the new stadium rising before our eyes gave us the opportunity to do just that. The club completely restructured with a merger of Senior & Junior clubs with an ongoing program of inclusive football for a Charter Standard Club comprising of more than 60 teams and 700 participants. So, to the 2020s success off the field being as important as on it but the first Team are the standard bearer. In this regard we were delighted that our former player Luke Gregson could see our vision for the future and agreed to be our manager after a wonderful spell at Baldock where he took them from the SSML Div. 1 to 4th in the Premier League in just 3 seasons. He bought with him Jim Sterling and rebuilt the side. After a slow start the Eagles went on a fantastic run of form winning 14 consecutive league games and seemingly nailed on for promotion before Covid-19 null and voided the season. However not before we won the Beds Senior Trophy beating Stevington 2-0 in the final. Despite, the disappointment 2020 marked a landmark for the club when we moved to our New Roker Park JSJ Stadium. The £2M Step 4 facility opened its doors on Feb 8th with a home game against Shefford & Campton, and a crowd of 644 witnessed a super game with the Eagles winning 5-3. The stadium is a credit to all but in truth it would not have been possible without substantial financial support from both clubs and generous donations from long standing members of the Seniors. This enabled us to completely furnish the clubhouse, provide external toilets and Irrigation System not catered for in the build. Leaving a legacy for future generations. Unfortunately, season 2020/21 was curtailed again by Covid in December with us finishing in 7th position and the FA Restructure saw us lose out on promotion by 0.01 of a point. Luke also decided to step down due to work and family commitments. After 20 years as club chairman Phil Pateman stepped down at the end of season 2020/21 with his vice-chairman of some 4 years Rob Parkin agreeing to take on the role of chairman. We started the new 2021/22 season full of optimism having been restructured off the field and in the re-structured Division 1 under former players Brett and Paul Donnelly. Brett enjoyed a playing career with several local sides and notably National League step 3 sides Biggleswade Town and Hitchin Town becoming assistant manager at both clubs. Paul a member of the 2008 Championship team, is a familiar and popular face at Stotfold. He managed our development side and worked for several seasons with our Juniors before taking a coaching role at Letchworth GC Eagles. Joining Brett’s management team is UEFA B licence and FA Coach mentor Eddie McLoughlin. Eddie left his Asst managers post at Hendon after successful coaching spells with Hertford and Biggleswade Town. The management team are completed by Michael Parkin (Goalkeeping coach), Ryan Jefferies (Physio) and Roy Ryall with Jon Little, Sean Lyness and Darren Clarke looking after the Development/U18 sides. The season saw unprecedented success with the first team winning Division 1 and promotion back to the South Midlands Premier Division, the Development team winning Division 1 of the Beds County Football League and promotion to Premier Division and the U18s winning the Nemean Division of the Southern Counties Southern Floodlit League. We start season 2022/23 with the same management teams for the first and development teams. The club will have their first ever Woman’s team this season under the management of Tom Olney and Becca Lightfoot and they will be playing in the Beds and Herts Woman’s Football League. Jon is standing down from Youth football and we have a new U18 management team of Stuart Lopez and Scott Cretton. They will play in the midweek SCFYL and on Saturdays in the Junior Premier League.
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The Dynamos Stotfold
Yellow & Blue
Charlie JONES (GK) 1 Liam GOOCH(GK)
Jack EMPSON 2 Temi AKINBUSOYE
Jet DYER 3 Kade BAGGE
Max ROSNER 4 Josh BAMFORD
Terry GRIFFITHS © 5 Jack BRADSHAW
Charlie ATTWELL 6 Charlie BRIGGS
Abu KHAN 7 Alex COPPIN
Dave BROWN 8 Aaron DIVINEY
Jake BALDWIN 9 Aaron HECTOR
Dan LAMBETH 10 Charlie MOSS
Rio DEALL 11 Samuel NICHOLLS
Antonio IANELLI 12 Olatunde OKEOWO
Kris COLLIER 13 Leon OKUBOYEJO
Curtis BROWN 14 Josh PAGE
Charlie JACKSON 15 Archie SAYER
Evans LAMBOH 16 Daniel SEARS
Chris STAPLETON 17 Codi-Lee SPAVINS
Cam COOK 18 Mason SPENCE
Sadibo CAMARA 19 Jordan STEVENSON
Prince Will MADU 20 Jordan STEWART
Lewis WORKMAN 21 22 23 24
Manager: Jordan KING & James GREEN Manager: Brett Donnelly
Spartan Prem
Tuesday 21st March 7.45pm K/O
Match Officials:
Josh Dear Mark Mellor & Faris Ahmed
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Next Up @ Haywood Way: 1st v Dunstable Town
Sat 25th March – 3pm K/O League
