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Good evening and welcome to this Emirates FA Cup Preliminary Round match against Ardley ItUnited.wassurprising to learn that despite the fact they’re just over the border in Oxfordshire, this will be the first meeting between the two sides. Ardley have spent mostof the past three decades at step five in the Hellenic League, before they switched to the Spartan South Midlands last season when they finished in seventh position. We offer the players, officials and supporters of the Sky Blues a warm welcome, and safe journey home at the conclusion of tonight’s Ardleymatch.reached
tonight’s game courtesy of a 97th minute winner against Wokingham and Emmbrook, which saw the team come back from 2-1 down to win 3-2. They also enjoyed an impressive victory over Risborough Rangers in the league on Tuesday evening, winning 5-2. Coincidentally, in last year’s Extra Preliminary Round, they defeated Ashton and Backwell United 2-0, which is exactly how the Both teams will need to have recovered quickly from their efforts on Tuesday night, when the Ducks enjoyed a 2-0 win over Kidlington to pick up our first three points of the
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Thiscampaign.evening we’ll be holding the vote to choose our new Charity Partner for the season. You can find out more details to help inform your choice of the four nominees – Aylesbury Foodbank, Emmett’s Genies, Lindengate, and Youth Concern – on the next page. Our next game – providing we don’t need a replay in Ardley next Tuesday evening to settle this tie – is the third in a row at home, as we take on Barton Rovers on Saturday 27 August. Come on you Ducks!
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At this evening’s game we shall be hosting the vote to select the club’s new charity partner. Each season Aylesbury United selects a local good cause as its charity partner, and raises both funds and awareness for them. Last season supporters raised more than £2,000 for our partner, the Cancer Care & Haematology Fund. The Charity Partner selection process is being run by the club’s supporters’ organisation, 21st Century FansDucks.attending the game will be able to pick up a voting token as they enter the ground and pop it into appropriatethe container for their charity of Thechoice.four nominatedcontenders,byourfans and whittled down by the 21CD committee, are: Aylesbury Foodbank We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. Emmett’s Genies Emmett’s Genies has a hugely ambitious ultimate goal of creating a “wish village” to provide respite and longlasting,memoriesonce-in-a-lifetimeforcriticallyillchildrenandtheirfamily.Althoughourultimateaimisalittlewayoff,ourmid-termgoalistoprovideauniquevirtual“wishvillage”viaanappexclusivelydesignedforthosecriticallyillchildrenwhoareundergoingtreatment.
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Lindengate Lindengate is a multi-award winning nature-based health and well-being charity based in resilience.buildinggroups,eithercalmsupportwideCentre,adjacentOperatingfootBuckinghamshire,Wendover,attheoftheChilternHills.fromasixacresitetoDobbiesGardenLindengateoffersarangeofactivitiestopeopleinamanaged,andsafeenvironment,singlyorinsmallworkingtowardsandmaintaining Concern Youth Concern is an independent youth charity that supports young people, aged 13-25 in Aylesbury Vale and beyond. with compassion respect. without judgement. We will work with for and won’t up on
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On 5 June 1897 representatives from three local clubs – Night School, the Printing Works and Aylesbury Town –gathered in the Rochester Room of the Bell Hotel in Aylesbury to discuss the merger of three local teams into one club. The motivation straightforward,wasthat “some really good football might be seen in Aylesbury if only the clubs would amalgamate”.
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Mr Kyle, who had proposed the idea to meeting chair Mr Elliston, had travelled around Bucks visiting Wycombe and Marlow “and it struck him that these smaller towns had stronger football teams” than Aylesbury. It appeared to him that “something might be done in Aylesbury to unite them as clubs, so that their football teams might be equal to those in other towns in Bucks”. “Certainly in the county town, and the really competent players they had there, they ought to have a team worthy of it,” he added, and “the united club would be a credit to themselves, the county town, and to Bucks.” The Reverend AJ Jones went further, saying “the club should not only be a credit to the county, but to all England”. He drew on his experiences in Sunderland – one of the great centres of the game – where children played football in the streets and policemen were unable to stop them because they had the spirit of football within them. The resolution was carried with one in Itopposition.wasproposed four teams be created, with different levels of ability, three to play on Saturdays, and two on Thursdays. Because of this, a motion was proposed that two grounds be secured for the purposes of the club. Membership of the club was set at two shillings and sixpence, two shillings for under 18s, and one shilling for boys under 12. Members of the Printing Works were exempt from the charge to begin with, as they already paid to be members of their institute which paid for their team.One crucial question remained, which was what should the name of the club be? Mr Kyle proposed the Aylesbury Football Club, which was swiftly amended by AJ Jones to the carriedClub,UnitedAylesburyFootballwhichwasbythe majority Theattendance.inclubplayed their first match in a “new dark green kit” against Bowes Park on 25 September that year. On 28 May 1898, at the club’s first annual meeting, it was reported the first team had played 26, winning 14, and losing 12 – scorgin 77 goals and conceding 60. Mr Kyle, who was now the club’s chairman, was very pleased with the outcome. “The attempt to amalgamate the clubs in the town had been fully justified. If the same progress were to be made next season, he believed would be equal to any club in the county,” he said. Some 125 years later, we hold the principles set down in that original meeting dear – to have a team the town can be proud of, and that is a credit to Aylesbury throughout the county and Thankcountry.you for being part of our history for the past 125 years, and here’s to the next 125 – come on you Ducks!
AYLESBURY.FOOTBALL Liam Ahern DaveRichiePeteDanDaveBlackburnBrownCadwellJoshCottonLeeCottonChilcottDanHarveyRobHiscockSimonLaceyLivings Bob Moody Paul Newman Peter RogerSteveIanO’CallghanPluckWoodageJimRaynerSimmonsGregSmithJeffStewartAdeyWhiteSteveWoodage Board of directors Chair Graham Read Vice chairman Ken Turnbull Club secretary Steve Baker Fixtures secretary Ian Pluck Directors Steve Baker, David Brown, Simon Lacey, Andy Martin, Graham Read, Alan Sherwell, Paul Snell, Ken Turnbull First team coaching staff Manager Ben Williams Assistant manager Mike Hogg Coach Paul Batchelor Sports therapist Hannah Bowra First team kit Ron Schmidt Club SafetyvolunteersofficerGraham Martin Welfare officer James Byrne 21st Century Ducks chair and matchday announcer Andy Martin Photographer Mike Snell Head of communications Paul Snell LegalOwnershipname Aylesbury United Football Club Company number 05814026 Significant interests (shareholder/ shareholding) Graham Read (49%), 21st Century Ducks (39%) The club is incredibly grateful to our Gold Club members. To join the club, head to aylesbury. football/clubinfo/goldclub 7 WHO’S WHO AT THE DUCKS GOLD CLUB
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becomingtheUnitedConference.VauxhalltotalentedGould’ssquadsecuredtheSouthernLeaguein1987-88andgainedpromotiontheGMthenhitheadlinesagain,theonly 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 non-league elite only lasted one season, after which the club were relegated to the Isthmian DuringLeague.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 KetteridgeRoad.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,
CLUB HISTORY
Aylesbury 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, has experienced some incredible highs over our 125year 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 LeagueDelphianeverto the RoundFirstProper of the FA Cup, eventually losing to Third Division side Watford. Aylesbury turned semiprofessional in 1976 and joined the Southern League, a move which got the ball rolling on the club’s most 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 Buckinghamnew Road stadium. This gave the town a new impetus and
AYLESBURY.FOOTBALL despite heading the table for long periods. The following season saw United back in administration and fighting for survival both on and off the Despitepitch.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 2006.theButThompsonNicholls,Wilson,namelyaverageathenForeventualtheFAfirstSecondsquadmediaSvenRoadtogethermajorclubprominencereturned2002-03RoundFAandthesecuredhismanageDevelopmentCommunityOfficertotheDucks,andinbriefspellinchargehepromotionbacktoIsthmianPremierDivisionextendedtheclub’sproudCuprecordwithaFirsttriptoPortVale.sawAylesburytonationaltwice.FirstthewasprivilegedtoplayapartinanEnglandgetastheBuckinghamfacilitieswereusedbyGoranErikssonforaconferenceandbytheforatrainingsession.theclubmadetheireverappearanceintheTrophysemi-finals,whereDuckswerebeatenbywinnersBurscough.variousreasonstheclubbegantocyclethroughstringofmanagersatanoftwoaseason–ChrisBoothe,KevinPaulCurtis,DannyJonFranklin,TonyandMarkEaton.nothingwastomatchlowpointofsummerFormerchairmanBill Carroll failed in his plans to convert the Oneventually.returnandperseveranceshowtheirnewnowneighboursareasonsThereanothingofHome’campaignkeepingthemiles‘home’haveSinceafterAylesburytheGrahamlocalsincebeenthetoCarrollhisFALeagueSouthernwhenfootballaforditch’ashesurface,aRoadBuckinghampitchto3Gartificialwhatdescribedhis‘lastideacreatingviableclub,theandbaulkedatideas.decidedcuttieswithclubhehadinvolvedwith1997,andpopularbusinessmanReadtookoverclub.Butinacrueltwistwerelefthomelesstheirleaseexpired.thattimeAylesburybeenforcedtoplaytheirmatchessome20outofAylesburywhilstcommitteeworkhardtheclubalive.Theto‘BringtheDuckshasgeneratedplentypublicity,butsofar,sadly,concreteintermsofnewhomefortheclub.arestillplentyoftoremainpositive;glancetoournearSloughTown,whohavedefiniteplansforastadiuminplacetoendownexile,justgoestothatwithpatienceanditcanbedone,AylesburyUnitedwilltotheirrightfulplacethepitchtheclub remarkablytocontinueddo well, going close to the play-off positions in the Midlands Division for the next three seasons but a new challenge arose when the previous manager defected clubs, taking almost the entire playing 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 9
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The 2020-21 season suffered the same fate, abandoned after just two months. But that was still long enough for the Ducks to suffer heartbreak in the FA Cup, losing a penalty shoot-out to Moneyfields (in a game that had already seen four penalties) – before bouncing back to win on penalties against Tilbury in the FA ThereTrophy.were hopes the form from the two cancelled seasons could be maintained, and 2021-22 began well with out best run in the FA Cup for a decade – scoring more goals than eventual winners Liverpool before being knocked out 1-0 by National League South side Ebbsfleet United. Just outside the play-offs at Christmas, the team unfortunately suffered a collapse in form, losing 10 consecutive games before rallying to avoid a relegation scrap, and finishing in 14th Thisplace.season is the club’s 125th anniversary, and hopefully the team can achieve success to celebrate this significant milestone in the club’s history.
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, Chesham 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 Glyn’s first full season in charge, he led the club to the semi-final of the Southern League Cup, before losing at Premier Division St Ives. He also guided the team to 13th position in the Central AfterDivision.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. 2019-20 began in promising fashion, with the Ducks unbeaten in the first nine league games, and winning ties in both the FA Cup and FA Trophy. 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.
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AYLESBURY.FOOTBALL 11 CLUB HONOURS Spartan League Champions 1908-09 Runner-up 1913-14, 1928-29 Spartan League Division One Champions 1938-39 Runner up 1934-35 Spartan WesternLeagueSection Champions 1945-46 Delphian League Champions 1953-54 Athenian League Division ChampionsTwo1967-68 Southern League Division One South Runner up 1979-80 Southern League Midlands Division Runner up 1984-85 Southern League Champions 1987-88 Isthmian League Runner-up 1998-99 Spartan PremierMidlandsSouthLeagueDivision Runner-up 2012-13 Berks & Bucks Senior Cup 1913-14, 1985-86, 1996-97, 1999-00 Berks & BenevolentBucksCup 1932-33, 1933-34, 1952-53, 1953-54 Isthmian League Cup 1994-95 Spartan MidlandsSouthLeague Premier Cup 2012-13 FA FirstCupround 1951-52, 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 Quarter-finalsTrophy 1980-81 Semi-finals 2003
The younger brother of Anthony Ball, the 20-year-old plays as a full back or winger, and signed for the Ducks in March 2021. He has played for Aston Clinton, Winslow United, Luton Town Cedars, and Aylesbury Vale Dynamos. Laces sponsor Lily Lacey JAKE BEWLEY Ever reliable left back who has barely missed a game since being recruited from Leighton Town in summer 2014 after a four-year association with the Bedfordshire side, having previously played for Dunstable Town and AFC Dunstable before that. Jake’s year-on-year improvement culminated in him being named Supporters’ Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year at the end of the 2016-17 campaign, having been named the Most Improved Player in 2015-16, and is now the team’s co-vice captain.
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ARCHIE DAVIS Young goalkeeper who first signed senior forms in March 2018, making his debut the following August as a half-time substitute after an injury to regular stopper Jack Hopwood. Went on to mark his debut season with a Manager’s Player of the Year award, but found opportunities limited the following year before moving to Aylesbury Vale Dynamos seeking more football. Returned to Aylesbury United in summer 2021 and claimed both the number one shirt and a second consecutive Manager’s Player of the Year award.
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Goalkeeper joined the Ducks in August 2022, with previous experience at step four with Chalfont St Peter. He’s familiar with The Meadow, having come through the ranks of the Chesham United academy.
EZRA ANTHONIO-FORDE Striker who joined the Ducks late in July 2021 after impressing during pre-season.He started his career as a youth player with Luton Town before featuring regularly for Oxford City in the National League South. Spells at Hitchin Town, St Ives Town and Old Bradwell United followed. After four goals in seven games for the Ducks, he attracted the attention of North Leigh and joined the Oxfordshire side in October 2021, but returned to the Ducks in December.
ANTHONY BALL Impressive young right back who can also play in midfield who joined the club at the end of December 2018, ‘Bally’ won Aylesbury FC’s Young Player of the Year award in 2017-18 as he was a regular for town neighbours Aylesbury FC in what was his first season in senior football. A graduate of the Luton Town Cedars development programme, he has also featured for Winslow United before joining Berkhamsted in the summer on his way to the Ducks.
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Laces sponsor William Hutcherson HARRY JONES Versatile player who, having now turned 22, has played more than 150 Aylesbury United games since making his debut at the age of just 17. Jones was billed as a midfielder on joining the club, but spent a lot of the most recent seasons at fullback, and has also played as an out-and-out centre forward when required. Previous first team experience with Risborough Rangers prior to joining United.
OLLIE HOGG Industrious midfielder who has firmly established himself in the United engine room and will now be entering his eighth full season with the Ducks after joining in summer 2015, having spent much of the previous season with Tring Athletic. Initially found his opportunities limited, but after spells back with Tring and then Leighton Town, he returned to make his competitive Aylesbury United debut in November 2015 and has gone from strength to strength since, maturing into an excellent player.
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JET DYER Young defender who signed for the club in Summer 2022 and is currently studying at West Herts College academy under the supervision of Sonny French.
Laces sponsor James Harvey JORDAN JENKINS Aylesbury-born central defender who joined the Ducks in July 2019 after three years at Aylesbury FC. Jordan was previously captain at Haywood Way, where he made more than 110 appearances having joined from Leighton Town, also playing for Aston Clinton and Winslow United before that. Won the FA Sunday Cup in 2018-19 with his Sunday league side Aylesbury Flooring.
SONNY FRENCH Talented midfielder and co-vice captain signed for Aylesbury United in March 2015 from town neighbours Aylesbury FC, where he was a former Player of the Season winner. The 2022-23 season is Sonny’s ninth campaign with the Ducks, having now amassed more than 200 games, and was in fine form before the Coronavirus pandemic curtailed the past two seasons – enjoying his most prolific season in 2019-20 with 13 goals to his name.
Laces sponsor Alwyn Lloyd LIAM GREVILLE 18-year-old midfielder trained under the tutelage of Sonny French at West Herts College academy. He has also made appearances for Leighton Town Under 18s, and made his debut for the Ducks in the Berks & Bucks Cup against Long Crendon last season. Already has bragging rights over some of his teammates, winning Location Football’s two-touch challenge when the YouTubers visited The Meadow last season.
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Sponsored by Carl Catling Media MARK RIDDICK Defensive midfielder who joined United in July 2019 after two seasons with Tring Athletic, having previously played for London Colney and Chesham United’s reserve team before that. Enjoyed an excellent debut season and was rewarded with Supporters’ Player of the Year award, and followed that with the Player’s Player of the Year trophy last season.
EVANS LAMBOH Attacking midfielder made an instant impact scoring a first-half hat-trick against Aston Clinton in our opening pre-season friendly of 2022. He was with Risborough Rangers last season, and has also played for Tring Athletic, Dunstable Town, Marlow, Kings Langley, Chalfont St Peter, Berkhamsted Raiders, and Amersham Town.
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PIERCE MCNAMARA Young midfielder who joined the club from Slough Town’s under-23 side in October 2020, making just one appearance before the season was curtailed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Showed promise in pre-season and re-signed for the Ducks for 2021-22, and was ultimately named Most Improved Player of the Season at the club’s end of year awards due to his performances.
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Featured on the wing for the Ducks in pre-season, and has made an impression on those watching. McElroy has recently completed a masters degrees in investment and finance at the University of Nottingham, and has played for nearby Shepshed Dynamo, as well as the University of Leicester.
NASHA MUKWADA Speedy winger joined the Ducks in summer 2022 from Rushden and Diamonds Under 23 squad, for whom he made 14 appearances, scoring five goals last season.
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DAVE O’CONNOR Central defender with plenty of experience, Dave joined the Ducks in July 2019 after four years with Tring Athletic where he made more than 140 appearances. Had a short spell with Aylesbury FC having previously played for Chesham United’s reserve team in the Spartan League, and Amersham Town before that.
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PHILLIP APPIAH Experienced player who counts Hayes and Yeading United, Farnborough, Eastleigh, Tonbridge Angels, Lewes and Egham Town among his former clubs. The 32-year-old Ghana/Canada dual national is a central midfielder who began his career in the youth system at Preston North End.
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Laces sponsor Will Harvey BEN SEATON Attacking midfielder who brought his fine technical abilities to the club in October 2017 having previously played for Tring Athletic, and ended the season winning the Most Improved Player award. Previously with Tring Athletic, he proved a valuable addition to the squad with his ever-improving displays and, still at a young age, has bags of potential to develop further. Won the inaugural Goal of the Season award in 2022 for his astonishing strike against Kempston Rovers.
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Sponsored by Allan Brace Laces sponsor Scarlett Berry JACK WOOD Long-serving club captain initially joined the club on loan from Luton Town in March 2010, before making the move permanent the following summer. A 17-time end of season award winner, Jack passed 500 appearances for the Ducks last season to go second on the all-time list behind Cliff Hercules, and continues to display incredible loyalty to the club despite several offers to ply his trade elsewhere.
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JAMIE RUDD Aylesbury-born winger signed in summer 2019 whose first season with the Ducks was severely restricted by injury. Returned in 2020-21 in superb form – scoring five goals in six games before the campaign was prematurely ended due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Previously with Aylesbury FC, he was a highly regarded winger during two spells at Haywood Way that came either side of a year on the South coast with AFC Totton before moving to Dubai where he worked and played for three years.
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PAUL BATCHELOR Paul joined the club as coach in December 2017, when Ben Williams was appointed caretaker manager. He is managing director of BASE, and also runs the club’s Mini Ducks football sessions for children aged three to six.
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HANNAH BOWRA Sports therapist Hannah joined the Ducks as sports therapist for the 2021-22 season. She has a degree in sports rehab from St Mary’s University, and is licensed by the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators.
BEN WILLIAMS Appointed on a permanent basis in January 2018, Ben initially joined the club as assistant manager before taking over the reigns following a short spell as caretaker manager that saw the board suitably impressed by the team’s improving performances to give him the opportunity. He is now the Ducks’ third longest-serving manager in terms of games managed, behind Trevor Gould and Tony Joyce. Ben’s claim to fame is winning the FA Sunday Cup while playing for Gossoms End in Berkhamsted with the final played at Anfield.
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AYLESBURY.FOOTBALL 20 KEY DETAILS FOUNDED 1954 NICKNAME The Sky Blues CLUB COLOURS Sky blue shirts, sky blue shorts, sky blue socks HOME GROUND Playing Fields, Ardley MANAGER Julian McCalmon PREVIOUS MEETINGS None OPPOSITION HISTORY Ardley United were formed in 1945 just after the end of the Second World War. In the early years, the club plied its trade in the Lord Jersey FA and played on a pitch which was situated close to the railway line on the Road.OxfordThe1950s and 60s were successful for the club as they won both league titles and cups; most notably the Oxfordshire Junior Shield on three occasions as well as many other trophies. The acquisition of the current Playing Field site in the mid60s enabled the club to move into the heart of the village, and a number of volunteers led by life-long supporter Doug Hodges built modest changing rooms. Ardley continued to compete in the Jersey League throughout the 70s and early 80s without much success but this was to change in the mid-80s with the arrival of Norman Stacey as chairman. In 1988 the club were promoted to the Oxfordshire Senior League and won the Division One title at the first attempt, following this up with the Premier Division title the following season. Accepting a place in the Hellenic League for the 1993-4 season, Ardley spent six seasons in the ‘old’ Division One winning it in both 1996-97 and 9798 as well as winning the Division 1 Cup for a record four seasonsconsecutivebeforeit was merged with the Premier Division Cup to become the Challenge Cup that we know today. The manager during these years was ex-Oxford United leading scorer Peter Foley and he was to be the first in a line of managers to keep Ardley at the forefront who includeSpittle,PaulPaulBerry,Dan Still and dedicatedconstructionoversawArdleyCommittee,PlayingtheBrockKevinamongtheirnumber.Majorchangewastocomeintheearly2000sas,alongwithArdleyFieldUnitedtheoffacilities finisheddowns,19firstthegainingtheytalentedCraigadjustsomeOneHellenicrelegateddecisionasandoverJunechairmanthenearlytookBrock’sjustPremiernarrowlyseasonSeniorincludingsawforsuccessfulandHellenictofacilities,CupLeaguebeennewofthewhichvillageseparateawithalonghallenabledclubtobeindependentcommunityactivities.Theclubhouse,whichhadawardedtheNon-Paper’sHungerfordformost-improvedallowedtheclubbepromotedtothePremierDivisionsobegantheclub’smostyearstodate.KevinBrocktookthereinssevenseasonswhichArdleywinseveralcupstheOxfordshireCupin2013-14,aduringwhichtheylostoutontheDivisiontitlebytwopoints.Followingdeparture,PaulDavisoverasmanagerfortwoseasonsuntilresignationoflong-timeNormanStaceyin2017.IanFeavertooktheroleofchairmanappointedCraigAdeyfirstteammanager.AtobevoluntarilytoUhlsportLeagueDivisionWestgaveeveryonebreathingspacetotothenewregime.broughtwithhimasquadofplayersandwontheDivisiontitlepromotionbacktoPremierDivisionatthetimeofasking.The2018-seasonhaditsupsandhowever,theteamonahighwinningthe
Hellenic League Floodlit Cup. During the interrupted time due to covid, we made the most of the opportunity to gain more support from people in the village and created a strong and vibrant community club off the pitch. We now have committees, with a social committee, a football committee, a commercial committee, and our exec committee, who are all helping steer the club to new heights. Now our aim is to progress on the pitch and as a result have appointed Julian McCalmon as our first team manager.
‘Jules’ was a great player for Ardley United many years ago and has since achieved great success as a Manager at Kidlington. Due to the regional changes at step 5, after 28 years of playing in the Hellenic League, we have now moved to the Spartan South Midlands Football League, which will require far less travelling for us. Moving forwards, our goal is to achieve Southern League football and as a club we will do all we can to support Jules, his management team and players in achieving this.
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Tom Franklin Experienced defenders are such an asset to any team and Franks is exactly this. He was a winner as captain of Kidlington, where he was part of the Hellenic League title winning team and went on to play several years in their Southern League campaigns.
Zarius Edwards-Giraud Zaz has stepped up from our development team last season and has made the transition very comfortably. He reads the game very well and makes defending look easy. Not shy of a strong tackle, loves a physical battle and has a great turn of pace when needed. Callum Convey Callum has been playing for Ardley on-and-off for the past 10 years, with spells also at Easington Sports. He anchors the midfield and controls much of the game from there but can also weigh in with a few classy long-range goals as well. Benjamin Gascoigne Came to us from Adderbury Park and has experience of playing a higher level as well. A defender who reads the game well and has a sweet left foot that can often set up attacks with his great vision.
Ben Willoughby Midfielder is another signing from Kidlington who has been playing Southern League football and gives us extra bite in midfield. He is a terrier and never gives you a moments peace but also uses the ball well to bring other players into play.
Hayden McConnell Midfielder is a great young player who has risen from our development team into the first team squad. A midfielder, who can also play at right back, who is agile and skillful.
Liam Talboys Liam has been with us a couple of seasons, having previously played at Kidlington FC. A classy player who is strong and creative, using the ball well, whether playing in defence or midfield.
Elliott Osborne-Rickets Came to us from Southern League North Leigh, where he played for many years and is considered one of their greatest ever players! Whether he plays in defence, midfield or attack, he will stand out for being the class player he is.
Tyvon Stewart Forward progressed to our first team squad after standing out in our development team last season. He has so much skill it’s frightening and with his quick feet, can leave players for dead. On his day, Tyvon can be a match winner and we are excited to see him make more progress this season.
Caelan Isaac Defender is in his third season at the club and came to us from Didcot Town. A very talented player who looks comfortable in any position in the team; although you will normally see him as a right or left back who can also get forward very well.
Mason Courtney Mason has been with Ardley for around four years now, with some gaps while he was at university. He has great quality on the ball and is the player who will keep the ball with comfort and then suddenly creates chances with a killer ball that opens the defence.
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James Casbierd Forward shone in our dev team last season and has now earnt his call up to the first team squad. He has pace to burn and a huge work rate to go with it. Once you see Jimmy on his way down the wing, you can be sure to see a cross coming into the danger area at the end of it.
Freddie Lapworth Goalkeeper played for Cheltenham Town and had a season playing in Spain before coming to Ardley.
Lewis Gabbidon Defender has been with the club for four years, apart from a small stint at Brackley Saints. A solid defender who is equally comfortable as a right or left back and gives his all in every game.
Declan Benjamin Midfielder has previously played for Oxford United, Oxford City and Banbury United prior to signing for Ardley United. He is a top signing for us who on his day will completely run the game from midfield. He is a strong and powerful player with great vision for a killer pass.
Anaclet Odhiambo Forward came to us from North Leigh and has had a very successful Southern League football career mainly at Kidlington and other clubs. He is an natural goal scorer and his appetite to score goals is as high as it ever has been.
Christopher Jordan Midfielder has previously played for Brackley Town Saints and Kidlington, before coming to Ardley after a spell out of the game. He is a very skillful attacking midfielder who can unlock defences with his skills and always capable of a touch of class at the right moment.
Kaylem Patterson Striker signed for us last season from Kidlington. He has real pedigree about him, having played for England schoolboys. He is tall, quick and knows how to finish; so will be a major threat to defences at this level.
Darius Browne Forward came to us from Easington Sports and has previously played for Banbury United at step three. A real classy player who can make things happen with a touch of genius, or trickery, to create havoc in opposition defences. Livens up the place wherever he goes as well.
Jordy Ngathe Defender has only recently signed for us having previously played at National League level with Oxford City and Southern League at Banbury United and Thame United. A solid right back who is already a favourite with the Ardley fans with his no nonsense approach and skills on the ball.
AYLESBURY.FOOTBALL FIXTURES & APPEARANCES 24 DATE TIME VERSUS COMP RES ATT 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 AUG 15:00 A Ashton and Backwell United FA CUP 0-2 85 Davis A. Ball Jones Wood O’Connor ⚽ McNamara ⚽ 13 AUG 15:00 A Harlow Town LEAGUE 3-3 222 Davis A. Ball Bewley ⚽⚽ Wood O’Connor McNamara 16 AUG 19:45 H Kidlington LEAGUE 2-0 111 Davis A. Ball �� Bewley Wood McNamara Lamboh 19 AUG 19:45 H Ardley United FA CUP 27 AUG 15:00 H Barton Rovers LEAGUE 29 AUG 15:00 A Berkhamsted LEAGUE 10 SEP 15:00 H Evesham United FA TRO 1 OCT 15:00 A FC Romania LEAGUE 8 OCT 15:00 H Biggleswade Town LEAGUE 11 OCT 19:45 A Welwyn Garden City LEAGUE 15 OCT 15:00 H Kempston Rovers LEAGUE 18 OCT 19:45 H Didcot Town LEAGUE 22 OCT 15:00 A Walthamstow LEAGUE 26 OCT 19:45 H Highworth Town LEAGUE 29 OCT 15:00 H Biggleswade LEAGUE 5 NOV 15:00 A Ware LEAGUE 12 NOV 15:00 A Cirencester Town LEAGUE 19 NOV 15:00 H Waltham Abbey LEAGUE 23 NOV 19:45 A Kidlington LEAGUE 26 NOV 15:00 A Hertford Town LEAGUE 3 DEC 15:00 H Harlow Town LEAGUE 10 DEC 15:00 A Hadley LEAGUE 17 DEC 15:00 H AFC Dunstable LEAGUE 26 DEC 15:00 A Thame United LEAGUE 2 JAN 15:00 H Berkhamsted LEAGUE 7 JAN 15:00 A Barton Rovers LEAGUE 14 JAN 15:00 H Hertford Town LEAGUE 21 JAN 15:00 A Didcot Town LEAGUE 28 JAN 15:00 H Cirencester Town LEAGUE 4 FEB 15:00 A Biggleswade Town LEAGUE 11 FEB 15:00 H FC Romania LEAGUE 18 FEB 15:00 H Hadley LEAGUE 25 FEB 15:00 A AFC Dunstable LEAGUE 4 MAR 15:00 H Welwyn Garden City LEAGUE 18 MAR 15:00 A Kempston Rovers LEAGUE 25 MAR 15:00 H Walthamstow LEAGUE 1 APR 15:00 A Highworth Town LEAGUE 8 APR 15:00 A Waltham Abbey LEAGUE 10 APR 15:00 H Thame United LEAGUE 15 APR 15:00 A Biggleswade LEAGUE 22 APR 15:00 H Ware LEAGUE
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HELP US ENSURE MATCHES ARE SAFE AND ENJOYABLE FOR ALL LOVE FOOTBALL. PROTECT THE GAME. FOOTBALL HAS COME TOGETHER TO TOUGHEN MEASURES ADDRESSING FAN BEHAVIOUR AT CRIMINALINHASBEHAVIOURDANGEROUSMATCHESNOPLACEOURGAME.POTENTIALCONSEQUENCES:BEHAVIOUR: Entering the pitch without Smokepermissionbombs and pyros Throwing objects Drug Discriminatoryuse behaviour Serious Automaticinjuryclub ban Reported to the police Criminal atEducationrecordandemploymentrisk
Simon.lacey@oliverlacey.comwww.oliverlacey.comConsultants Aylesbury United want to make you aware of new measures being taken across all of football, and the National League System (NLS), to ensure everyone can have a safe and enjoyable Weexperience.aresupporting strong action from the FA, and across the NLS to tackle antisocial and criminal behaviours that put all of us at Pleaserisk. remember the following activities are illegal, dangerous, have serious consequences and have no place in our game: Carrying or using smoke bombs or pyros Invading the pitch or entering the pitch without permission Throwing objects onto the pitch Drug use within the football ground Discriminatory behaviour For everyone’s safety, we will report anyone carrying out these offences to the police, which can result in a criminal Anyonerecord. who enters the pitch without permission and those carrying or using smoke bombs or pyros will now receive an automatic club ban. These measures could also now apply to the parents or guardians of children involved in these activities. This reflects the seriousness of the risks to fans and staff – pyros can burn at 2000 degrees Celsius and cause life-changing injuries, while entering the pitch endangers players, managers and match Itofficials.alsoimpacts the hard working volunteers, who ensure that our special part of the game continues to run. We know those who commit these illegal acts do not represent the majority of supporters. Please work with us to call out the risks. Aylesbury United reserves the right to remove or refuse entry to the ground at any time.
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AYLESBURY.FOOTBALL CLUB P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Kempston Rovers 2 2 0 0 7 1 6 6 2 AFC Dunstable 2 2 0 0 5 0 5 6 3 Berkhamsted 2 2 0 0 5 0 5 6 4 Ware 2 2 0 0 5 2 3 6 5 Aylesbury United 2 1 1 0 5 3 2 4 6 Hertford Town 2 1 0 1 7 6 1 3 7 Kidlington 2 1 0 1 3 2 1 3 8 Walthamstow 2 1 0 1 4 4 0 3 9 Thame United 2 1 0 1 3 3 0 3 10 Didcot Town 2 1 0 1 5 7 -2 3 11 Highworth Town 2 1 0 1 1 3 -2 3 12 Harlow Town 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 13 Cirencester Town 2 0 1 1 1 2 -1 1 14 Biggleswade Town 2 0 1 1 1 3 -2 1 15 Waltham Abbey 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 16 Biggleswade 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 17 Hadley 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 18 Barton Rovers 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 19 FC Romania 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 20 Welwyn Garden City 2 0 0 2 0 8 -8 0 Tuesday 16 August AFC Dunstable 3-0 Highworth Town Aylesbury United 2-0 Kidkington Cirencester Town 1-2 Thame United Didcot Town 0-4 Berkhamsted Hadley P-P Harlow Town Kempston Rovers 5-0 Welwyn Garden City Walthamstow 1-4 Hertford Town Ware 3-1 Biggleswade Town 2022August17updated:Last 31 LEAGUE TABLE AND RESULTS
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