Aylesbury United v Long Crendon by Aylesbury United

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Aylesbury United 12 September 2020  Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round  The Meadow, Chesham

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Welcome to The Meadow

elcome back to the Meadow, and it’s fabulous to be able to write those words for the first time in six months. With everything that’s happened since the previous season was abandoned in March, it has shown us both how unimportant football is in the grand scheme of things, yet how important it is to so many of us when we weren’t able get together to share our collective love of the game and the Ducks. We ask that to ensure we can continue to welcome fans to The Meadow, and keep everyone safe please pay attention to and follow the Covid-19 protocols that can be found on p5. We kick-off the competitive season today with an Emirates FA Cup tie against Long Crendon, who are appearing in the

Aylesbury United FC 01296 487 367 www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk Chairman Graham Read Vice chairman Ken Turnbull General secretary Steve Baker Fixture secretary Ian Pluck Directors James Byrne, Brian Metcalfe,

Max Hercules in action against Chesham United in pre-season

competition for the very first time this year. So a hearty welcome to their players, officials and supporters visiting for the first time. Surprisingly for two teams that are both more than 100 years old with towns only separated by 12 miles, we have never played against each other. The Robins play in the Hellenic League Division One East, and overcame Clanfield 85 1-0 in the Extra Preliminary Round to be here today.

Ian Pluck, Alan Sherwell, Warren Sheward Welfare officer James Byrne Safety officer Warren Sheward Ladies team chairman Andy Foster 21st Centruy Ducks chairman Zana Saunders Matchday hospitality Muriel Turnbull First team kit Ron Schmidt Web editor Luke Buckingham-Brown

New rules introduced to compensate for the truncated length of the season dictate that should today’s match be a draw at 90 minutes, the game will go straight to a penalty shoot-out. The Ducks certainly had plenty of penalty practice in pre-season, scoring four out of five that were awarded, but let’s hope the team can avoid the need for that this afternoon and kickoff with a victory.

Up the Ducks! Photographer Mike Snell Programme editor Paul Snell Legal name Aylesbury United Football Club Company number 05814026 Significant interests (shareholder/shareholding) Graham Read: 49% 21st Century Ducks: 39%

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Stadium safety and Covid-19 W

e’re delighted to have you return to The Meadow, but to ensure a safe experience for all, please observe the following Covid-19 protocols in place. 1. Turnstiles will be open for ground admittance from 1pm on a Saturday and 6.30pm on a weekday evening. 2. Upon arrival at The Meadow, all supporters will be subject to a temperature check by a Covid official. Any person with a temperature reading of higher than 37.8 degrees celsius will not be allowed to enter the ground. This will include anyone else who has travelled with the person displaying a high temperature. 3. Name and contact information will be collected at the turnstile to comply with government track and trace requirements. Season ticket holders will be able to supply ticket number. All other spectators will need to provide name and contact number. This information will be stored for a minimum of 21 days in line with Government Recreational Team Sport Framework and collected / processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. 4. It is requested that supporters bring the correct money for entrance where possible.

7. Please follow all signs displayed when moving around the ground. 8. The Meadow End will only be accessible via the Ryan Moran Stand. 9. Please follow signs when using the toilets and food and beverage facilities. 10. Please do not return any balls to the playing area that enter spectator areas. 11. Exit gates will be available at both sides of the Cricket End of the ground. Hand sanitiser will be available at these exits. 12. Please ensure social distancing is maintained on exit. To ensure the safety of everybody, please observe the following: • DO NOT use foul or abusive language, or obscene gestures. Any form of racial abuse, or language used to incite or provoke others is a criminal offence under the Football Offences Act 1991. • NO glasses or bottles are permitted outside the clubhouse. • DO NOT throw any items onto the pitch.

5. Please us the hand sanitising stations, which are available at all turnstile entrances. 6. Please check signs at turnstiles, and join the correct socially distanced queue. A separate queue for season ticket holders and visiting officials may be available.

• DO NOT run onto the pitch or encroach on the playing area. • Aylesbury United reserves the right to remove or refuse entry to the ground.

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21st Century Ducks update

1st Century Ducks (21CD), the Aylesbury United Supporters Trust, has entered its 21st season in existence. We would like to thank current members for their continued support. 21CD is a major shareholder in the club and a member of the trust committee sits on the club’s board, so the trust very much has a voice. Membership is made up of supporters from around the world. We are always looking for more members: • To ensure the supporter’s voice is heard at board level to influence the direction of the club. • To provide a financial lifeline for the club through membership fees, other fundraising opportunities and to help keep 21CD functioning. • To decide how 21CD membership funds will be allocated to support the club. • To join the committee and help make decisions for the trust.

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• To provide a strong evidence base to show our local support and need to #BringTheDucksHome • To bring ideas and initiatives for fundraising, raising the club profile and more. • To help support the club through volunteering e.g. stewarding or hosting a quiz night. To join, complete the membership form on the club website, or speak to Andy Martin at a game for more details. Members with a standing order don’t need to do anything unless your address details have changed. 21CD have been running a 50:50 draw for a number of years, and sees 50% of the proceeds go to the club. The scheme costs £5 a month and sees a monthly prize draw of £100 to the winner. We are also on the look out for a new Treasurer. Brian Metcalfe has done amazing job in this role for a number of years

but feels it’s time to hand over to someone else. It’s a maximum of one hour a month commitment. The 21CD committee would like to thank Brian for his involvement in 21CD over the years, thank you Brian! There is currently a vote in place to help us decide which merchandise to source for supporters to purchase. Please have your say on the forum, where you can also find out the merchandise we currently have available. Unfortunately last season’s sponsored walk to Berkhamsted, which had been organised to take place in April had to be postponed for obvious reasons. We are trying to find another date to do this but unfortunately the fixture list for this season has not been as kind with local away fixtures. We will however definitely be doing a sponsored walk in aid of charity partner The Ducklings Trust at some point soon, so please keep an eye out for more details.

About Aylesbury United

ylesbury United were founded in 1897 when three local sides: Night School FC, The Printing Works and Aylesbury Town decided to merge. The club, affectionately known as ‘the Ducks’ due to the famous Aylesbury breed, have experienced some incredible highs over their long 112-year history but now battle for existence without a home ground to call their own. In the early years United played in local leagues before joining the Spartan League in 1908 where they remained until the Second World War. 1951 saw the Ducks gain their first taste of national publicity as they became the only club from the Delphian League ever to reach the First Round of the FA Cup, eventually losing to Third Division side Watford. United turned semiprofessional in 1976 and joined the Southern League, a move which got the ball rolling on the club’s most

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successful period. A number of events followed which were to help: In 1983 the club appointed Trevor Gould as manager, and then a year later a young local lad called Cliff Hercules made his debut, unaware that he was to become the most successful player in the club’s history. ‘Hercy’ was – and still is – an Aylesbury icon, and some 20-years later he finally hung up his boots having smashed the club records with 669 appearances and scoring 301 goals. Promotion to the Southern Premier was soon achieved and shortly afterwards the Ducks moved to their new Buckingham Road stadium. This gave the town a new impetus and Gould’s talented squad secured the Southern League Championship in 1987-88 and gained promotion to the GM Vauxhall Conference. United then hit the headlines again, becoming the only non-league side ever to take on the full England

team, as more than 6000 packed into Buckingham Road to see the Ducks take on the Three Lions. Unfortunately United’s brush with the nonleague elite only lasted one season, after which the club were relegated to the Isthmian League. During the period between 1985 and 1992, Aylesbury boasted the best FA Cup record of any side outside the Football League, reaching at least the First Round Proper every season. The highlights being a victory over then Division Four leaders Southend United, a narrow extra time replay defeat against Northampton Town, and being shown live across Europe against Walsall. Ironically though it wasn’t Gould, the club’s most successful manager, who led the Ducks to their greatest FA Cup achievement, it was his successor Steve Ketteridge in 1994-95. Once again the club became media celebrities as the ‘Duck Walk’ goal celebration

was shown around the world, as Aylesbury went on to reach the Third Round where they lost to Premiership side Queen’s Park Rangers at Loftus Road. Ketteridge delivered the Isthmian League Cup title to Aylesbury, but it was to be the beginning of a rollercoaster ride for the club. After almost going out of business, the Ducks were pipped to the Isthmian League title by Sutton United a year later, despite heading the table for long periods. The following season saw United back in administration and fighting for survival both on and off the pitch. Despite defeating Football League side Reading in the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup, for the second time in four seasons, the club was relegated to Division One for the first time in their History. In October 2000, the legendary Hercules took time out from his duties as the club’s Community Development Officer to manage the Ducks, and in his brief spell in charge he secured promotion back to the Isthmian Premier

Division and extended the club’s proud FA Cup record with a First Round trip to Port Vale. 2002-03 saw Aylesbury returned to national prominence twice. First the club was privileged to play a major part in an England get together as the Buckingham Road facilities were used by Sven Goran Eriksson for a media conference and by the squad for a training session. Second the club made their first ever appearance in the FA Trophy semi-finals, where the Ducks were beaten by eventual winners Burscough. For various reasons the club then began to cycle through a string of managers at an average of two a season – namely Chris Boothe, Kevin Wilson, Paul Curtis, Danny Nicholls, Jon Franklin, Tony Thompson and Mark Eaton. But nothing was to match the low point of summer 2006. Former chairman Bill Carroll failed in his plans to convert the Buckingham Road pitch to a 3G artificial surface, what he described as his ‘last ditch’ idea for

DUCKS RECORDS Biggest win 17 April 1954 Delphian League 10-0 v Hornchurch and Upminster Heaviest defeats 19 October 1963 Athenian League Division 2 1-10 v Tilbury 7 March 1964 Athenian League Division 2 1-10 v Harlow Town Biggest home attendance 24 November 1951 FA Cup First Round 7,440 v Watford Biggest away attendance 14 November 1992 FA Cup First Round 12,337 v West Bromwich Albion Most appearances Cliff Hercules 669 (1984-2002) Most goals Cliff Hercules 301 aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk

About Aylesbury United creating a viable football club, when the Southern League and FA baulked at his ideas. Carroll decided to cut ties with the club he had been involved with since 1997, and popular local businessman Graham Read took over the club. But in a cruel twist Aylesbury were left homeless after their lease expired. Since that time Aylesbury have been forced to play their ‘home’ matches some 20 miles out of Aylesbury whilst the committee work hard keeping the club alive. The campaign to ‘Bring the Ducks Home’ has generated plenty of publicity, but so far, sadly, nothing concrete in terms of a new home for the club. On the pitch the club continued to do remarkably well, going close to the playoff positions in the Midlands Division for the next three seasons but a new challenge arose last summer when the previous manager defected clubs, taking almost the entire playing

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squad with him. This led to another tumultuous season which saw Martin Stone initially appointed as manager, but due to personal reasons he had to renege on his appointment less than two weeks before the first game of the season. His assistant, Byron Walton, briefly stepped into the mantle and did a sterling job in assembling a competitive team in such a short space of time. He moved on and former United defender Tony Joyce became the club’s new permanent manager. Unfortunately Joyce was unable to prevent the club’s slide – which had seen them amass just one league win by October – and the club were relegated to the Spartan South Midlands League. However, Joyce built a new and strong squad which finished sixth in the league in 2010-11. Season 2011-12 saw further progression in the league with the Ducks eventually finishing fourth after a strong run

of results at the tail end of the season. There was disappointment, however in the cups with the team being out of all cup competitions by mid November. The 2012-13 season saw the club competing for the title, being in the top four for the entire season. Finally finishing second to Dunstable Town, gaining promotion to the Southern League courtesy of the FA’s restructuring of the feeder leagues and the additional promotional places that created. The season was capped by securing the Spartan League Premier Division Cup, beating Hadley 3-2 after extra time. The Ducks’ first season back in the Southern league saw them achieve a creditable 12th place finish in a strong division. Other highlights from the season was a much better FA Cup run and notable victories against Southern Premier League opponents Hemel Hempstead Town, Chesham United and

Burnham in the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup and The Red Insure Cup. The 2014-15 season saw the club finish in 13th place but made the final of the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup for the first time in 10 years, losing 4-0 to Maidenhead United from the Vanarama Conference South. After a disappointing start to the 2015-16 season, Tony Joyce tendered his resignation after six years at the club and was replaced by Glyn Creaser who had been coach under Tony. In Glynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first full season in charge, he led the club to the semifinal of the Southern League Cup, before losing at Premier Division St Ives. He also guided the team to 13th position in the Central Division. After two seasons ground sharing at the ASM Stadium in Thame, a decision was made to return to The Meadow, the home of Chesham United for the 2017-18 season. After a disappointing start to the league campaign, manager Glyn Creaser was relieved of his

responsibilities following a 6-1 home defeat against Cambridge City in December 2017, with the team lying second from the bottom of the table. His assistant Ben Williams was appointed caretaker manager in his place, before being appointed in a full time capacity in January. Ben steadied the ship successfully, integrating a number of new young players and developing a great team spirit, which saw the Ducks rise to 13th in the league, winning nine of their last 13 matches. The 2019-20 season began in promising fashion, with the Ducks unbeaten in their first nine league games, and winning both FA Cup and FA Trophy ties. Despite a slight dip in form, the Ducks remained in the play-offs before the season was curtailed early and voided due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. But with the majority of the squad that finished the season signing on again and a few shrewd acquisitions, hopes are high for a successful season ahead.

CLUB HONOURS Southern League Champions 1987-88 Southern League Midlands Division Runner up 1984-85 Southern League Division One South Runner up 1979-80 Isthmian League Runner up 1998-99 Delphian League Champions 1953-54 Spartan League Champions 1908-09 Runner up 1913-14, 1928-29 Spartan League Division One Champions 1938-39 Runner up 1934-35 Spartan League Western Section Champions 1945-46 Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division Runner up 2012-13 Athenian League Division Two Champions 1967-68 Isthmian League Cup Winners 1994-95 Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division Cup Winners 2012-13 Berks & Bucks Senior Cup 1913-14, 1985-86, 1996-97, 1999-00 Berks & Bucks Benevolent Cup 1932-33, 1933-34, 1952-53, 1953-54 FA Cup First round 1951-51, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1990-91, 1992-93, 2001-02 Second round 1988-89, 1989-90, 1991-92 Third round 1994-95 FA Trophy Quarter finals 1980-81 Semi-finals 2002-03

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Meet the Ducks JACK HOPWOOD sponsored by Ian Pluck

Goalkeeper who joined the club from Tring Athletic in February 2018. Well known to Ben Williams after graduating through Bucks Sports Academy, he played for Chesham United reserves, before making nearly 150 appearances for Tring.

JAMES WEATHERILL sponsored by Wendy Brandon

Former Aylesbury Vale Dynamos number one who signed for the Ducks in August 2020. Previously made more than 100 appearances for them, either side of a spell with Berkhamsted, and has also played for Amersham Town.

ANTHONY BALL sponsored by the Harveys

Young right back who joined the club in December 2018. A graduate of the Luton Town Cedars development programme, he has also featured for Aylesbury FC and Winslow United before joining Berkhamsted in the summer on his way to the Ducks.

JAKE BEWLEY sponsored by David Brown

Ever-reliable left back who has barely missed a game since being recruited from Leighton Town in summer 2014 after four years with the Bedfordshire side. He has also previously played for both Dunstable Town and AFC Dunstable.

JORDAN JENKINS sponsored by John Newman

Aylesbury-born central defender who joined in July 2019 after three years at Aylesbury FC, where he made more than 110 appearances. Hit the headlines in 2018-19 by winning the FA Sunday Cup with his Sunday league side Aylesbury Flooring FC.

LIAM McCROHAN sponsored by James Stappard

A new face at the club having joined in July 2020. Central defender Liam has previously played for Northwood and Hertford Town, and lined-up against the Ducks for both Leverstock Green and Berkhamsted before that.

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DAVE Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CONNOR sponsored by Andrea Bone

Central defender with plenty of experience despite being only 24. Joined in July 2019 after four years with Tring Athletic where he made more than 140 appearances. Has previously played for Aylesbury FC, Chesham United reserves and Amersham Town.

KUDA SANGOYA sponsored by Alan Sherwell

Exciting full back who joined the club in August 2020 having impressed in pre-season. Previously on the books of Dunstable Town and Hale Leys United.

JACK WOOD sponsored by Rich Lloyd

Long serving club captain initially joined the club on loan from Luton Town in March 2010, before making the move permanent the following summer. Only in his late 20s, this season he is closing in on 500 appearances for the Ducks.

SONNY FRENCH sponsored by Erika Robinson

Talented midfielder signed for Aylesbury United on registration day in March 2015 from Aylesbury FC. Last season was his most prolific for the club so far, with 13 goals to his name before it was curtailed by the pandemic.

OLLIE HOGG sponsored by Darren Dixon-Smith

Industrious midfielder who has firmly established himself in the United engine room. Initially found his opportunities limited, but after spells back with Tring Athletic and then Leighton Town, he returned to make his competitive debut in November 2015.

HARRY JONES sponsored by Jim Rayner

Versatile player who has played more than 100 games for the Ducks since making his debut aged just 17. Started as a midfielder, but spent much of the 2019-20 season at right-back, and has also played as a centre forward when required.

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LEWIS OSBORNE

Classy midfielder who rejoined the club in summer 2019 for a second spell after an impressive season with Langford, where he was top scorer. His first spell with the Ducks saw appearances limited by injuries, including a broken leg after just eight games.

MARK RIDDICK sponsored by Andy Martin

Central midfielder who joined the club in July 2019 after two seasons with Tring Athletic. Previously with London Colney and Chesham Unitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reserve team before that.

JAMIE RUDD sponsored by Lee Cotton

New signing in summer 2019, Aylesbury-born Jamie joined the Ducks after three years working and playing in Dubai. Previously with Aylesbury FC during two spells at Haywood Way that came either side of a year on the South coast with AFC Totton.

BEN SEATON sponsored by Telnik Roofing

Understated attacking midfielder who brought technical ability to the club in October 2017 having previously played for Tring Athletic, and ended the season winning the Most Improved Player award.

LEE STOBBS sponsored by Paul Hopwood

Experienced and versatile player signed from Berkhamsted in July 2020. First came to prominence at Leverstock Green, he has also played for AFC Dunstable and Kings Langley, as well as a short spell with Aylesbury FC. Our first summer signing of 2020.

JUWON AKINTUNDE sponsored by the Seeley family

Striker who joined just before the 2019-20 season was curtailed. Started his career in college football in America before playing for East Grinstead Town, Harrow Borough and Chalfont St. Peter, from whom he moved to the Ducks.

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ROBBIE CARTER sponsored by Colin Brandon

Striker who joined the Ducks from Buckingham Athletic in August 2020, having scored 58 goals in 99 games for them over the past four seasons.

TY DEACON sponsored by Tony & Ian Lowe

Striker who joined the Ducks early in the 2019-20 season having previously turning out for United during the 2017 pre-season. Has plenty of Southern League experience with more than 100 appearances to his name, despite his youth.

MAX HERCULES sponsored by David Horne

Exciting young winger who joined the Ducks from Tring Athletic in June 2018, Max is the son of Ducks legend Cliff Hercules. After one season with United, he stepped up a level to join Kings Langley, before returning to the Ducks in January 2020.

BEN WILLIAMS, manager sponsored by G. Williams Builders

Appointed on a permanent basis in January 2018, Ben initially joined as assistant manager. Ben is a UEFA A licensed coach and manages The Bucks Sports Academiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 16-19s years football and education programme.

MIKE HOGG, assistant manager sponsored by Oliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plumbing

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Joined the club in 2015 to assist then-manager Glyn Creaser. Now forms part of the new management team under Ben Williams.

PAUL BATCHELOR, coach sponsored by the Turnbull family

Joined the club as coach in December 2017 when Ben Williams was appointed caretaker manager.

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Today’s opposition

ong Crendon FC was established 132 years ago in 1886. Nicknamed the Robins, the club is steeped in history having played in all those years with a break for the two World Wars. Crendon were the first club to win the inaugural Oving Cup, one of the oldest cup competitions in England, in 1890. Over the course of the club’s history they have played in several leagues covering the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire area and have been league champions several times in the Oxfordshire Senior League and Aylesbury & District leagues along with multiple cup wins. The turn of the century was a very successful period for the club, as it won back to back Oxfordshire Senior League titles. However, when that side broke up, the club was in the doldrums for a number of years and was only saved from extinction by the efforts of a small number of committee members. The club moved across to the Aylesbury & District League and

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revitalised its fortunes as it won successive promotions under its new manager Gerald Reilly. In 2017 the decision was taken to join the Hellenic League and the club finished third in its first season in Division Two East after a tremendous run in the second half of the campaign. In the summer, Gerald Reilly ‘moved upstairs’ with a view to progressing the club off the pitch, and his assistant and former Chinnor manager Ryan Davis took over control of the first team. The following season was possibly the most successful in Crendon history, with the side winning a treble, consisting of the Hellenic Division 2 East championship, the Oving Cup and the Berks and Bucks Intermediate Cup – the first county cup in the club’s history. The league title was secured on the final day of the season with a 4-0 win over Langley following a titanic battle all season. Last season was Crendon’s

LONG CRENDON Founded 1886 Nickname The Robins Home Ground Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford Colours Green and white shirt, green shorts, green socks League Hellenic League Division One East Manager Ryan Davis Previous FA Cup result Defeated Clanfield 85 1-0 in the Extra Preliminary Round

first ever at Step 6 and saw them adapt well, being in fifth position on a points-per-game basis when the season was abandoned. The club also made its first appearance in the FA Vase, winning its debut tie (again, against Langley) before going out to eventual quarterfinalists Leighton Town. The 2020-21 season sees the team make its debut in the FA Cup.

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Meet the opposition George Collingwood Consistent goalkeeper, who is an excellent shot stopper and comfortable with the ball at his feet. Ben Taunton Vastly experienced goalkeeper. Signed from Chinnor where he was their record Hellenic League appearance maker. Dino Bonwick Powerful defender who can play anywhere across the back line. Doesn’t shy away from the physical battle and loves to drive forward Nathan Brownsword Extremely competitive defender who loves the contest but also vital to the way the team plays with his composure on the ball. Tom Folley Signed from Chinnor after a long spell there. Versatile defender who can play at full back or in the middle and is a strong leader and organiser.

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Tom Lethbridge A vital asset at the back. Has the speed and positioning to clear up at the back time and again and is very capable in possession as well.

Scott Chappell Young midfielder signed from Thame Rangers. Constantly impresses with his composure on the ball and in front of goal.

Dan Reilly Another ball-playing defender. Only niggling injuries have prevented him nailing down a regular first team spot.

Alex Farley Midfielder who captains the side. A very cool head in the middle of the park and rarely looks flustered. Great technique and the pivot of the team.

Eddie Richardson New to the club this season. A composed left back with excellent distribution and quick into the tackle. Joe Russell Excellent man marking full back, reads the game well and relishes a battle with a good winger. Ben Sykes Attacking right back, very composed with the ball and loves to get forward, providing good delivery into the box. Tom White Signed from Chinnor. Imposing central defender who is dominant in the air.

Alex Hall Attacking midfielder whose tenacity and strength on the ball rarely gives defenders a moment’s peace. Archie Pettingell An imposing presence who can play all through the centre of the pitch. Gifted natural striker of a ball with the stereotypical ‘good touch for a big man’. James Shrimpton Midfielder signed from Risborough Rangers, where he was a consistent goalscorer and adds vital experience and flexibility to the squad.

Josh Tack Breakthrough year last season where he established himself as a dynamic cog in the Long Crendon midfield.

Cup at the first attempt. Previously a long-serving player at Chinnor.

Oli Lethbridge Forward leads the line with non-stop energy and commitment. Has a massive desire to score goals.

Josh Lunn, coach

Harry Pettingell A lightning quick winger and a big attacking outlet for the team but also happy to put in a great shift defensively as well. Christian Warwick Forward also signed from Thame Rangers. Skilful wide man with great delivery and an eye for goal.

Richard Barrett, assistant manager

JAMES HAWKES Hawkes secured his place in Long Crendon history by scoring the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first FA Cup goal in the previous roundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tie against Clanfield 85. According to his manager, the forward is a very powerful runner with the ball and a big goal threat with a thunderous left foot.

Ryan Davis, manager Third season in the hot seat and won Division 2 East and the Berks and Bucks Intermediate

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Ducks in action

Above: Pre-season opened with a 0-0 draw on a scorching day at Buckingham Athletic Below: A week later Lee Stobbs scored the first in driving rain against MK Irish

Above: Summer signing Liam McCrohan takes a throw against Risborough Rangers 22

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Below: The Ducks won five penalties in pre-season, scoring four

Above: Juwon Akintunde scores his second goal in the 3-0 win over Tring Athletic Below: Max Hercules opens the scoring after just a minute against Chesham United

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Fixtures 2020-21 DATE

TIME

COMP

15:00 H Long Crendon

FA CUP

19 Sep 20

15:00

LEAGUE

30 Sep 20

19.45 H Wantage Town

LEAGUE

3 Oct 20

15:00 H Daventry Town

LEAGUE

6 Oct 20

15:00

Berkhamsted

LEAGUE

10 Oct 20

15:00

Coleshill Town

LEAGUE

17 Oct 20

15:00 H Tilbury

FA TRO

25 Oct 20

15:00 H Biggleswade

LEAGUE

28 Oct 20

19:45 H Bedford Town

LEAGUE

31 Oct 20

15:00

North Leigh

LEAGUE

4 Nov 20

19:45

Kidlington

LEAGUE

7 Nov 20

15:00 H AFC Dunstable

14 Nov 20 15:00

Corby Town

Bedworth United

LEAGUE LEAGUE

21 Nov 20 15:00 H St Neots Town

LEAGUE

28 Nov 20 15:00

LEAGUE

5 Dec 20

Welwyn Garden City

15:00 H Barton Rovers

12 Dec 20 15:00

VERSUS

12 Sep 20

Yaxley

LEAGUE LEAGUE

19 Dec 20 15:00 H Kempston Rovers

LEAGUE

26 Dec 20 15:00

LEAGUE

Thame United

2 Jan 21

15:00 H Didcot Town

LEAGUE

9 Jan 21

15:00

LEAGUE

16 Jan 21

15:00 H Halesowen Town

LEAGUE

23 Jan 21

15:00

LEAGUE

30 Jan 21

15:00 H North Leigh

LEAGUE

6 Feb 21

15:00

LEAGUE

13 Feb 21

15:00 H Kidlington

LEAGUE

20 Feb 21

15:00 H Welwyn Garden City

LEAGUE

27 Feb 20

15:00

LEAGUE

6 Mar 21

15:00 H Bedworth United

LEAGUE

13 Mar 21

15:00

LEAGUE

Wantage Town

Bedford Town

AFC Dunstable

St Neots Town

Barton Rovers

20 Mar 21 15:00 H Coleshill Town

LEAGUE

27 Mar 21

15:00

Biggleswade

LEAGUE

3 Apr 21

15:00

Halesowen Town

LEAGUE

5 Apr 21

15:00 H Thame United

LEAGUE

10 Apr 21

15:00

LEAGUE

17 Apr 21

15:00 H Corby Town

LEAGUE

24 Apr 21

15:00

LEAGUE

1 May 21

15:00 H Yaxley

LEAGUE

3 May 21

15:00

Didcot Town

LEAGUE

8 May 21

15:00 H Berkhamsted

LEAGUE

Daventry Town

Kempston Rovers

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RES

ATT

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The Squads Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round 12 September 2020 The Meadow, Chesham

Aylesbury United Manager: Ben WILLIAMS

Long Crendon Manager: Ryan DAVIS

1. Jack HOPWOOD 2. Anthony BALL 3. Jake BEWLEY 4. Jack WOOD 5. Jordan JENKINS 6. Mark RIDDICK 7. Max HERCULES 8. Ollie HOGG 9. Juwon AKINTUNDE 10. Sonny FRENCH 11. Lee STOBBS

1. Ben TAUNTON 2. Ben SYKES 3. Dino BONWICK 4. Tom LETHBRIDGE 5. Alex FARLEY 6. Nathan BROWNSWORD 7. Christian WARWICK 8. James SHRIMPTON 9. James HAWKES 10. Scott CHAPPELL 11. Oli LETHBRIDGE

12. James WEATHERILL 14. Kuda SANGOYA 15. Jamie RUDD 16. Ben SEATON 17. Liam McCROHAN 18. Ty DEACON 19. Harry JONES

12. Tom WHITE 14. George COLLINGWOOD 15. Joe RUSSELL 16. Eddie RICHARDSON 17. Tom FOLLEY 18. Dan REILLY 19. Harry PETTINGELL

NEXT MATCH

MATCH OFFICIALS Referee Mr Luke SCOTT

Corby Town (away) Saturday 19 September

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Assistant referees Mr Christopher HOWES Mr Peter KWAK

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