Aylesbury United v Biggleswade by Aylesbury United

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5 February 2022  Pitching In Southern League Division One Central

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHIE

Welcome

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Directors Chairman Graham Read Vice chairman Ken Turnbull General secretary Steve Baker Fixture secretary Ian Pluck Directors James Byrne, Andy Martin, Brian Metcalfe, Ian Pluck, Alan Sherwell, Warren Sheward

Club officials

Archie Davis makes on of his multiple saves against Thame United

ood afternoon and welcome to this Pitching In Southern League Division One Central fixture against Biggleswade. We offer a warm welcome to the players, officials and supporters of FC today, and hope they have a safe journey home after the game. Matches between the two sides have always been hard fought, and I’m sure today will be no exception. Thank you to the friends of Richie Livings for sponsoring today’s match in honour of Richie’s 50th birthday. Many happy returns from everyone at the Ducks! The opposition arrive here in tremendous form, having not lost a game since the end of November. Since then they’ve won six, and drawn four of their past 10 games – which includes the 0-0 draw with us at the Eyrie in December. Their most recent result was also a 0-0 draw, away to St Neots Town on Saturday. It just goes to show that it is possible to turn a bad run of form around as earlier this

season they lost five in a row, and haven’t looked back since. Our own woes continued on Wednesday evening, narrowly beaten 1-0 by a strong Thame United. There were certainly positives to take away from the performance, and if we can perform to a similar level again, we just need a bit of luck to turn in our favour. There will be a minute’s applause before kick-off today to recognise our long-time supporter and volunteer, Alan McPherson, who died this week. His friend and fellow Duck Roger Simmons pays tribute to him on the next page, and we send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. We now have two away games in a row, against Ware on 12 February, and then St Neots Town on 19 February, before returning to The Meadow on 26 February to face AFC Dunstable.

Welfare officer James Byrne Safety officer Warren Sheward Ladies team chair James Byrne 21st Century Ducks chair Andy Martin Matchday hospitality Muriel Turnbull First team kit Ron Schmidt Web editor Luke Buckingham-Brown Photographer Mike Snell Head of communications Paul Snell Legal name Aylesbury United Football Club Company number 05814026 Significant interests (shareholder/shareholding) Graham Read: 49% 21st Century Ducks: 39% Editor Paul Snell Contributors Mike Snell, Luke Buckingham-Brown Images Mike Snell, grassrootsgroundswell, Freepik, mavadee, xnimrodx © Aylesbury United 2021

Come on you Ducks!

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In memoriam: Alan McPherson The club sends our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of our longtime supporter and volunteer Alan McPherson, who died earlier this week. His friend, and fellow Duck, Roger Simmons, pays tribute to him

lan sadly died in his care home at the age of 86 on Tuesday 1 February after a long battle with illness. He was married to Pauline and had a daughter Sue and a son Andy; his grandchildren were Kyle, Scarlett, Molly and Chloe. Andy and Kyle will be known by many Ducks fans. Alan worked in establishing financial requirements for educational sites and his hobbies included gardening and crib; the latter also allowed Alan to engage in another of his favourite pastimes, that is the consumption of real ale in a proper pub! Alan loved football and he had been following the Ducks since the 1950s. He was also a lifelong Luton Town fan and was secretary of Wendover FC in his time. He will be remembered by many Ducks fans as the writer of the popular ‘Pen Portraits of Players’ in the Aylesbury United club programmes in the 1980s through to the early 2000s. Alan was a character and usually stood behind the goal

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Alan, with his son Andy, pictured in 2017

until very late in life when his age and ailments caught up with him and he moved to the stand. His disability never stood in the way of attending matches as he just needed to be there. His take on games and many refereeing decisions was seriously tinged with green and white! He was a true optimist and lived and breathed football until the end; he wanted all the news in every detail. Just before Christmas, Ben and the players signed a ‘best wishes’ card and it is impossible to express the joy that Alan experienced in receiving this – he was still part of the Aylesbury United family and had not been forgotten. The nurses were told in no uncertain terms just how precious that card was to him, it must not be destroyed! Alan’s family and friends wish to thank the club, Ben and the players for this very kind gesture. Alan will be sadly missed

– although it is just possible that some referees might be sleeping a little easier for not always seeing the game from a ‘green and white’ perspective! Rest in peace Alan, you will be missed.

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The history of Aylesbury United A

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 124-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 Proper of the FA Cup, eventually losing to Third Division side Watford. Southern League and success 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

1897

Night School FC, The Printing Works, and Aylesbury Town merge to form Aylesbury United.

1908-09

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 non-league elite only lasted one season, after which the club were relegated to the Isthmian League. Fame and the FA Cup 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

The Ducks pick up their first silverware, as champions of the Spartan League.

1913-14

The club wins the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup for the first time.

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.

1951

A record home crowd of 7,440 sees the Ducks lose to Watford in the FA Cup First Round.

1976

The club turns semi-professional, and joins the Southern League.

Homeless and hopeless 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

1987-88

The Ducks win the Southern League, and are promoted to the GM Vauxhall Conference.

1988

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 creating a viable football club, when the Southern League and FA baulked at his ideas.

The Ducks playing at Buckingham Road in Aylesbury in 2004

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. There are still plenty of reasons to remain positive; a glance to our near neighbours Slough Town, who moved into a new ground in 2016 having left their previous home in 2003, just goes to show that with patience and perseverance it can be done, and Aylesbury United will return to their rightful place eventually. 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 then manager defected, taking almost the entire playing squad with him. This led to another

The England mens team play the Ducks in a friendly at Buckingham Road to prepare for Euro 88

1994-95

The club reaches the FA Cup third round, losing to Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road

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

2006

2012-13

The club is evicted The Ducks win their from Buckingham most recent trophy, Road, forcing the Spartan League the team out of Premier Division aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk 7 Aylesbury. Cup, beating Hadley.

end of the season. There was disappointment, however, with the team out of all cup competitions by mid November. Rebuilding for the future 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 promotion 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 table. After two seasons ground sharing

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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. Williams 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. The 2020-21 season suffered the same fate as the previous campaign, abandoned after just two months of action. 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 Trophy. But with the majority of the squad that finished the season signing on again – along with a few shrewd acquisitions – hopes are high to pick up where the team left off.

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 League Western Section ★Champions 1945-46 Delphian League ★Champions 1953-54 Athenian League Division Two ★Champions 1967-68 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 South Midlands League Premier Division ★Runner-up 2012-13 Berks & Bucks Senior Cup ★Winners 1913-14, 1985-86, 1996-97, 1999-00 Berks & Bucks Benevolent Cup ★Winners 1932-33, 1933-34, 1952-53, 1953-54 Isthmian League Cup ★Winners 1994-95 Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division Cup ★Winners 2012-13 FA Cup ★First round 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 Trophy ★Quarter finals 1980-81 ★Semi-finals 2002-03

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CANCER CARE & HAEMATOLOGY FUND BASED AT STOKE MANDEVILLE HOSPITAL Registered Charity No: 1001358

Aylesbury United Charity Partnership 2021-2022 Aylesbury United will be helping to raise both funds and awareness for CCHF throughout the 2021/2022

The Cancer Care and Haematology Unit (CCHU) at Stoke Mandeville was built and extended through the work of this Fund and the many donations received from local people and businesses. Through the public’s enduring generosity, including this project, the Fund continues to finance extra provision, including the wig service, specialist nurses and additional equipment to improve the care of patients of the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

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Duck walk to Dunstable A tremendous result on and off the pitch as sponsored walk boosts donations to the Cancer Care & Haematology Fund

ore than £2,000 has been raised by supporters for the club’s charity partner, the Cancer Care & Haematology Fund, following a sponsored walk to an away game. A group of 10 hardy Ducks – Allan Brace, Andrew Dell, Stuart Andrews, David Horne, Paul Gardner, Lee Cotton, Mark Rickard, Rich Lloyd, Graham Read, and Andy Martin – braved the inclement weather on 30 October, setting off at 7.45am from Buckingham Road in Aylesbury to walk 25 kilometres to Creasey Park in Dunstable – the home ground of the Ducks’ opponents on Saturday afternoon AFC Dunstable. They reached Dunstable in sunnier conditions in just over five hours, rewarded by their hosts with a hot meal

and drinks. The walkers’ were then treated to a fabulous performance from the team, who beat then-second-placed AFC Dunstable 2-1 with two goals from Max Hercules. In addition to raising money for the CCHF, which supports the work of the Cancer Care and Haematology Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the walk also aimed to draw attention to the fact it is 15 years since the club played its home games in Aylesbury and the continued efforts to #BringTheDucksHome.

Andy Martin, director at Aylesbury United, and chair of supporters’ trust 21st Century Ducks, said: “The generosity of Ducks fans is truly astonishing, and we’re over the moon to be able to raise so much for such a worthy local cause. The amount raised shows that even though the first team has played outside the town for 15 years, we’re a club that remains at the heart of the community.” Richard Lloyd, leader of Aylesbury Town Council and one of the walkers, said: “The show of generosity from fans and the support for this walk makes me ever more determined to deliver the new facilities that Aylesbury desperately needs, and we will continue working towards a Community Stadium for the town”. Donations on behalf of the charity are still welcome, and can be made throughout the season at: www. peoplesfundraising.com/ donation/cchf-and-aylesburyunited

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Meet the Ducks

EZRA ANTHONIO-FORDE FORWARD

Striker who joined the Ducks late in July 2021. 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 a stint at Old Bradwell United followed. Sponsored by the Seeley Family

AARON BERRY

DEFENDER

FORWARD

Right back who also plays in midfield joined the club in December 2018. He won Aylesbury FC’s Young Player of the Year Award in 2017-18 in his first season in senior football. A graduate of the Luton Town Cedars development programme, he has also played for Winslow United and Berkhamsted on his way to the Ducks. Sponsored by The Harveys

CURTIS BROWN

ARCHIE DAVIS

FORWARD

GOALKEEPER

Highly-rated young winger who has been playing for Winslow United and was recently released by Luton Town. Scored Winslow U18s’ goal at Portman Road in the 7-1 defeat by Ipswich Town U18s in the FA Youth Cup First Round, where he played alongside Rocko Tamplin.

ANTHONY BALL

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Young goalkeeper who first signed in March 2018, deputising for regular stopper Jack Hopwood. Marked his debut season with the Manager’s Player of the Year Award, before moving to Aylesbury Vale Dynamos seeking more football. Returned this summer to stake his claim for the number one shirt. Sponsored by Ian Pluck

JAKE BEWLEY DEFENDER

Centre forward returned to the Ducks for a second spell in July, having played for Ascot United and Burnham in his two years away. His presence in attack was just what Aylesbury needed when he made the switch from Southern League counterparts Egham Town in February 2018, netting six goals in just 11 games. Sponsored by Allan Brace

Ever reliable left back and vice-captain who has barely missed a game since being recruited from Leighton Town in 2014 after a fouryear association with the Bedfordshire side, having previously played for Dunstable Town and AFC Dunstable before that. Twice named Supporter’s Player of the Year. Sponsored by David Brown

ALEXANDRU DUBNIUC

SONNY FRENCH

MIDFIELDER

Joined the Ducks from FC Romania, and played against us in the Wolves’ Southern League Cup victory at The Meadow. The central midfielder is a Moldovan youth international and played for the youth teams at Zimbru Chisinau of the Moldovan National Division before moving to England.

MIDFIELDER

Talented midfielder and vicecaptain signed for United in March 2015 from neighbours Aylesbury FC, where he was a former Player of the Season winner. The 2021-22 season will be his eighth campaign, and French was enjoying his most prolific season in 201920 before it was curtailed due the pandemic, with 13 goals to his name. Sponsored by Erika Robinson

LIAM GREVILLE

MAX HERCULES

OLLIE HOGG

MIDFIELDER

GAVIN JAMES FORWARD

Exciting winger joined from Tring Athletic in June 2018 after making 60 appearances for the Hertfordshire side in two years. After one season with the Ducks, he stepped up a level to join Kings Langley in summer 2019 and then moved on for a short spell with Berkhamsted, before returning to the Ducks in January 2020. Sponsored by David Horne

Industrious midfielder who has firmly established himself in the United engine room, having joined in summer 2015. Initially found opportunities limited, but after spells with Tring and Leighton Town, he made his competitive debut in November 2015 and has gone from strength-to-strength. Sponsored by Darren Dixon-Smith

Striker signed from Burnham in October 2021, who has won nine caps for St Vincent and the Grenadines, scoring once. The 32-year-old made his senior debut for Maidenhead United, and has enjoyed a career that has included stints at Marlow, Flackwell Heath, Slough Town, Bracknell Town, in addition to a number of loan spells elsewhere.

JORDAN JENKINS

HARRY JONES

PIERCE McNAMARA

DEFENDER

DAVE O’CONNOR

DEFENDER/FORWARD

MIDFIELDER

17-year-old midfielder training under the tutelage of Sonny French at West Herts College academy. Has also made appearances for Leighton Town Under 18s, and made his debut for the Ducks in this years Berks & Bucks Cup match against Long Crendon.

Aylesbury-born centre back who joined in July 2019 after three years at Aylesbury FC, where he previously was captain making more than 110 appearances having signed from Leighton Town. Hit the headlines in the 2018-19 season by winning the FA Sunday Cup with his Sunday league side Aylesbury Flooring FC. Sponsored by John Newman

Versatile player who, having turned 21, has played more than 100 games since making his debut at the age of just 17. Jones was initially billed as a midfielder, but spent much of the 2019-20 season at rightback, and has also played as an out-and-out centre forward. Previous first team experience with Risborough Rangers. Sponsored by Jim Rayner

Young midfielder who joined the club from Slough Town’s under-23 side in October 2020, making just before the season was curtailed due to the pandemic. He has since added to his solitary appearance, and has shown some promising moments in pre-season having re-signed for the Ducks for 2021-22. Sponsored by Colin Brandon

DEFENDER

Centre back with plenty of experience despite being just 26 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, and Amersham Town before that. Sponsored by Andrea Bone

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DAVID OZOBIA

JAEDON PHILLIPS

MARK RIDDICK

MIDFIELDER

FORWARD

MIDFIELDER

Central midfielder who spent five years with Charlton Athletic before his release in summer 2021. He had also been a junior with Queens Park Rangers and Milwall, before signing for Harrow Borough. The 20-year-old joined the Ducks from the Southern League Premier Division South side in December.

Striker who joined the squad in November 2021, following his release from Harlow Town. He made five appearances for the Hawks this season, having re-signed for the club in the summer. Prior to Harlow he played for Bromley. Phillips started his career in the Leyton Orient academy, with loan spells at a number of clubs during his time there.

Defensive midfielder who enjoyed an excellent debut season with the Ducks prior to its early end by Covid-19, and was rewarded with Supporters’ Player of the Year Award. Joined United in July 2019 after two seasons with Tring Athletic, having previously played for London Colney and Chesham United’s reserve team. Sponsored by Andy Martin

Aylesbury-born winger signed in summer 2019 whose first season was hampered by injury. Returned in 2020-21 in superb form, hitting five goals in six games before the campaign was shut down by the pandemic, and will hope to recapture similar form. Worked and played in Dubai for three years before joining the Ducks. Sponsored by Lee Cotton

KUDA SANGOYA

BEN SEATON

DEFENDER

MIDFIELDER

LEE STOBBS

ROCKO TAMPLIN

Exciting full back who joined the club in August 2020 having impressed in pre-season games. Made his competitive debut for the Ducks this season, having been an unused substitute 10 times in the previous curtailed campaign. Previously on the books of Dunstable Town and Hale Leys United. Sponsored by Alan Sherwell

JAMIE RUDD

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Attacking midfielder who brought his technical abilities to the club in October 2017 having previously played for Tring Athletic, and ended the season winning the Most Improved Player Award. He proved a valuable addition to the squad with his everimproving displays and, still young, has bags of potential to develop further. Sponsored by Telnik Roofing

MIDFIELDER

Experienced and versatile player joined from Berkhamsted in July 2020 to link up with a number of his former Tring Athletic teammates. First came to prominence at Leverstock Green, and has also featured for AFC Dunstable and Kings Langley, as well as a short spell with Aylesbury FC. Sponsored by Paul Hopwood

FORWARD

Youngster who is currently a student at Bucks Sport Academy. He has also played for Risborough Rangers Allied Counties and Winslow United U18s, and was a member of the team who took on Ipswich Town in the FA Youth Cup First Round at Portman Road earlier this season.

JAMES WEATHERILL

JACK WOOD

BEN WILLIAMS

MIKE HOGG

GOALKEEPER

DEFENDER

MANAGER

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Former Aylesbury Vale Dynamos number one who made a return to Southern League football when he signed for the Ducks in August 2020. Previously made more than 100 appearances in their former guise of Aylesbury FC either side of a spell with Berkhamsted, and has also played for Amersham Town. Sponsored by Wendy Brandon

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 16-time end of season award winner, and having reached 500 appearances, he continues to display incredible loyalty to the club despite several offers to ply his trade elsewhere. Sponsored by Rich Lloyd

PAUL BATCHELOR

HANNAH BOWRA

COACH

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

Appointed on a permanent basis in January 2018, he initially joined the club as assistant manager before taking over the reigns He is a UEFA A licensed coach and on a day-to-day basis manages Bucks Sports Academy’s 16-19s years football and education programme. Sponsored by G Williams Builders

Joined the club in 2015 to assist then-manager Glyn Creaser. Continued in the role when Ben Williams was appointed as manager to form part of his backroom team.

Sponsored by Oliver’s Plumbing and Heating

PHYSIO

Bowra joined the Ducks as physio for the 2021-22 season.

Sponsored by the Turnbull Family

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Back row (l-r): Paul Batchelor (coach), Aaron Berry, Liam McCrohan, Ty Deacon, Archie Davis, Ha Front row: Kuda Sangoya, Ben Seaton, Sonny French, Jack Wood, Ben Williams (mana Not pictured: Curtis Brown, Alexandru Dubniuc, Gavin James, Ollie Hogg, Mike Hogg (assista

arry Jones, James Weatherill, Jordan Jenkins, Lee Stobbs, Dave O’Connor, Hannah Bowra (physio) ager), Ron Schmidt (kit man), Jake Bewley, Anthony Ball, Max Hercules, Mark Riddick ant manager), Pierce McNamara, David Ozobia, Jaedon Phillips, Jamie Rudd, Rocko Tamplin

Today’s Opposition B

BIGGLESWADE FOUNDED 2016 NICKNAME FC HOME GROUND The Eyrie, Bedford CLUB COLOURS Home: Green shirts, green shorts, green socks Away: Blue shirts with yellow sleeves, blue shorts, blue socks MANAGERS Dave Northfield & Mark Inskip PREVIOUS MEETINGS 1 December 2021 D 0-0 24 October 2020 L 3-2 18 January 2020 W 2-1 29 October 2019 L 2-1

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iggleswade FC was formed in May 2016 from the very successful Biggleswade Town Under 18s side that competed in the Thurlow Nunn Youth League. Town’s Under 18s lost just one league game all season as they romped to the Northern Division title. The young Waders, along with all the other area divisional league champions in the Thurlow Nunn Youth Leagues, entered a knockout competition called the Champions Trophy. After defeating Brightlingsea in the semi-final, they won a thrilling final beating Woodbridge Town 4-2 after extra time with goals coming from Keinan Davis, Lee Northfield, Zac Tyrrell and George Bailey. Keinan was later to secure a five-year professional contract with Aston Villa – a magnificent achievement for both himself and the Under 18s side. After league changes, the Waders were placed in the Cambridge Division, which provided a number of different opponents to the previous season. Two defeats by Ely City and Godmanchester Rovers early in the campaign were not enough to stop them taking the league title once more. The feat being achieved with a solid victory against Royston Town in the final match of the season. Victory away to the Northern Champions Kings Lynn set up the chance to retain the Champions Trophy. Waiting in the final were Sudbury Town Academy, whose side contained many ex-Ipswich Town and Colchester United Academy players. Although the first half was a tight affair, Sudbury took a half time lead. The second half though

was a totally different matter as the Biggleswade youngsters took total control. Goals from Rhys Thorpe, George Bailey and George Riley ensured that the young Waders emphatically retained their Trophy and title as Champions of East Anglia. The team also entered the FA Youth Cup that season, where they progressed through four ties to reach the Second Round Proper before going down to Worthing in a seven-goal thriller. At the end of that season, with no further pathway at Biggleswade Town available, the decision was taken to form a new club. After a ground share agreement was put in place with Biggleswade Town at their fantastic facility on Langford Road – Biggleswade FC was born. The Club applied to enter the Spartan South Midlands Football League Division One at Step 6 of the Non-League System. After two meetings and a successful appeal with The FA at Wembley, on 7 June 2016, Biggleswade FC were awarded their place at Step 6. In their very first season in senior football, Biggleswade FC’s squad of young, talented players won the SSML Division One title. They finished with 99 points, six clear of Harpenden Town in second place and were duly promoted to the Premier Division – totally vindicating the decision to start off at Step 6 football. The new club made a huge impact on and off the pitch and succeeded in doing things the right way. The players, under the astute management of Dave Northfield and Mark Inskip, deserved a huge amount of credit. Not only for playing football as it

should be played, but also for working and bonding so well together – a real team in every respect. Some of the performances were breathtaking and the 8-1 destruction of high-flying Langford at Christmas and the 4-2 away win at previously unbeaten Baldock Town were both particular highlights. Others saw the team fighting to the very last minute to secure vital wins, such as the matches at Risborough Rangers and Hillingdon Borough. Setbacks against Kensington Borough at home and the unexpected loss at Bedford merely served to galvanise the players and they then went on subsequent runs of wins to get back on course. One of the defining moments of the season was the titanic home game against Baldock. Bombarded by a very physical side and long balls, FC went behind in the second half and were seconds away from losing the league leadership. However, a last-minute penalty got it back to 3-3 in front of a large crowd that exploded with excitement, shattered our opponents and effectively secured us promotion and subsequently the title. Another side was shown by the youngsters on that evening. They stood up to immense pressure, really dug in and showed how much they had matured into senior players. The sheer excitement of the journey during the season was fantastic to experience by everyone connected with the club and its growing band of supporters and football ‘family’. As well as the successes

in the league, the Club also had a thrilling FA Vase run. There was another last-minute winner against Essex Senior League Takeley and then the extraordinary “see-saw” game down in London as FC beat Essex Olympian League Canning Town 5-4 after extra time. The nine-goal thriller was a game that some social media sites called the ‘Match of the Season’ at Step 6 – this to go with the statistic that the club were also the leading goalscorers in the country at this level. This was all the more remarkable when one considers that the team’s goals were shared around so many members of the team. The toughest possible draw came in the Second Round Proper where FC were handed an away draw at Peterborough Sports, who were current leaders and eventual comfortable winners of the United Counties League Premier Division. In going down 5-3, FC made a huge impression on their high-flying opponents and they were glowing in their praise of the football the youngsters played. On and off the field, Biggleswade FC won a lot of friends over their first season in senior football. Crowds increased, more supporters and sponsors came on board and the club set out to cultivate links with the local community, especially children and their families. There have been matchday mascots from Biggleswade Academy and Biggleswade Town Under sevens, whilst the club’s badge was designed by a local 12-year old school girl

for whom there was a special presentation on FC’s ‘Launch Day’ back in October 2016. The Chairman of the SSML and an FA representative were also in attendance. League officials have been regular attendees at matches and there have also been visitors from as far afield as Suffolk and Southampton. Biggleswade FC has had excellent weekly coverage in The Biggleswade Chronicle and has also featured in the national Non-League Paper. The club’s second full season in senior football, will probably be remembered for our exploits in the FA Vase. Victories over Northampton Sileby Rangers (5-3), Basildon United (2-0), Crawley Green (2-0) and eventual SSML Premier Division champions Welwyn Garden City (2-1 after extra time) saw FC reach the last 32. We were drawn against Hellenic League high-flyers Thatcham Town, who were in the middle of an incredible 41-match unbeaten run that would take them to a league title and FA Vase double. We had our chances on the day and with a bit more luck might have progressed, but it wasn’t to be as we went down 2-1. The fact everyone was deeply disappointed and that we lost to the eventual winners speaks volumes for the ambition at Biggleswade FC. The experience only whetted the appetite and created a bigger determination to go further in the competition. It was a case of an opportunity missed not lifting the League Challenge Trophy. Broadfields United (who again went on to lift the trophy)

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played FC in the semi-final at possibly the best time when we had suspensions and were in the middle of a poor run. Broadfields would go on to beat Risborough in the Final after leaving Langford Road with a 2-1 win. The league campaign on the whole was a successful one, finishing in fifth place in our first season at the ninth tier of English Football. Six wins and a draw from the opening seven games – including a 7-2 rout at Holmer Green – had FC setting the pace early on, but ultimately inconsistency and dropping points against sides in the bottom half of the table saw them fall away in the final couple of months. Our first venture into the FA Cup ended with a 4-1 home defeat to Wisbech Town, but again we could point to the fact that it had taken a team who went on to get promotion to stop us in our tracks. Other notable moments in the season were taking our landlords Biggleswade Town to penalties in the Beds Senior Cup Semi-Final, whilst also beating eighth tier AFC Dunstable 5-3 in one of our best performances in an earlier round. We also claimed four points from two meetings with local rivals Biggleswade United, which both attracted healthy three-figure crowds. As for the Reserves, they enjoyed a solid first season in the Bedfordshire County League finishing just below mid-table in Division One. After a difficult start in which many of the squad were making their first steps into senior football, Phil’s side finished the season strongly picking up 20 points from a 20

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possible 33. Another pleasing aspect of the season was that by the end, there were a number of players on the fringes of the first team squad. George Holman in particular didn’t look out of place when called upon and announced himself with a wonder goal at Stotfold. In 2018-19, the club really announced itself on the local and national stage. For the second time in three seasons, FC were league champions – this time clinching the SSML’s Premier Division title by six points after a four-way tussle with Tring Athletic, Hadley and Biggleswade United for much of the season. They made it a league and cup treble lifting the Premier Division Cup with a 2-0 win over Baldock Town in front of over 300 spectators and in excess of 200 turned out to see FC lift the North Beds Charity Cup for the first time with a 5-1 demolition of Ampthill Town at Bedford FC. They also captured the imagination of the local community with crowds in excess of 500 at home to both Stowmarket Town and Windsor in the FA Vase. The fairytale didn’t quite go as far as Wembley, but a memorable day out saw three coaches travel to Faversham and in excess of 600 witnessed FC go down 2-1 to an experienced Canterbury City side at the quarter-final stage. Not to be outdone, our promising young reserve side claimed a Beds County League Division One and Centenary Cup double going unbeaten in all competitions over 23 matches, a run that stretched back November. Although

the club is very much in its infancy, Saturday 20 April 2019 will go down as a special day in our history as both teams clinched their respective league titles on a baking hot afternoon, celebrated together at Stotfold’s Roker Park before the party went on long into the night. The 2019-20 season saw the club rub shoulders with some illustrious non-league opponents in the Southern Football League for the first time. With much optimism going into the start of the campaign, FC had a rude awakening as they were comprehensively beaten by AFC Dunstable and Welwyn Garden City early on. While they struggled to find their feet at Step 4 early on, they were having their best run in the Emirates FA Cup to date. After a comfortable 4-1 win over Mildenhall Town in the Extra Preliminary Round, FC dispatched fellow Southern Leaguers Yaxley 4-0 in the next round. Isthmian League North outfit Tilbury were the next up and it looked like FC’s interest in the competition might be in jeopardy as The Dockers took a shock first half lead despite being reduced to 10-men. Alex Marsh levelled from the spot after the break and just when it looked like we’d be heading round the M25 for a midweek replay, Ryan Inskip snatched victory for FC in injury time. FA Vase holders Chertsey Town finally ended our best FA Cup run to date with a professional performance at Langford Road, but despite defeat FC had had their best crowd of the season (272) and earned more than £10,000 in prize money for

their exploits. FC continued to struggle in picking up points in the Southern League despite some better performances as the run towards Christmas went on, but a weatherenforced winter break in December allowed us to nurse some key personnel back to fitness. This would coincide with a completely different Biggleswade FC post-Christmas starting with an important 4-2 victory over fellow strugglers Kempston Rovers. The boys in green didn’t look back from then and accumulated an incredible 28 points from a possible 36 to elevate them from a bottom half side to play-off contenders in a matter of three months! The pandemic then took hold and unfortunately for us our charge was brought to a halt. The last campaign, if you can even call it that, was one of frustration, uncertainty and difficulty. We only managed to play seven league games in a severely COVID-disrupted spell. Injuries once again took their toll on our ability to be competitive and this led to five straight defeats after an opening day victory over AFC Dunstable. Just before the season was brought to what would turn out to be another

premature curtailment, FC had turned in one of their best performances as they came from behind early on to snatch an injury-time lead at home to early pacesetters Aylesbury United. A last-gasp abandonment threatened to derail all that effort, but FC were eventually and deservedly awarded the victory – although it would prove academic anyway. Despite their struggles in the league, FC once again reached the Second Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup going down on penalties following a epic battle at Canvey Island. Dave Northfield and Mark Inskip’s men saw off former giant-killers Histon and Ely City en route to their exit at Canvey, whom would go on to reach the Second Round Proper before finally falling to National League Boreham Wood in front of the BT Sport cameras. In February 2021, the club announced that they would be bringing their time at Langford Road to a close after failing to reach an agreement on an extension with Biggleswade Town. As a result, FC agreed a groundshare with Bedford Town at The Eyrie for at least the next two seasons, as they

look to push on with long-term plans for some facilities of their own back in Biggleswade. Playing outside of the town could present FC with the biggest challenge of their short history, but they will be doing everything in their power to flourish and establish themselves in their new surroundings.

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Opposition profiles Tyler Josephs Following the departure of Ross Tompkins, FC’s management team identified Tyler as their number one target to replace him. The young keeper arrived in July 2019 from neighbours Potton United and has fitted seamlessly into the FC rearguard. Dan Green Dan re-signed for FC in late September 2021 from Southern League neighbours AFC Dunstable. He was outstanding in his first spell with the club back in 2017-18 where he kept 11 clean sheets in 40 appearances. Jack Berman 18-year-old Jack was a November arrival from Kings Langley. Also on the books at Stevenage FC, Jack has made an instant impact keeping three clean sheets in his first four FC appearances. Luke Oswick 21-year-old Luke arrived from Royston Town in July 2019 and featured as a left back initially. However, having picked up some injuries at centre half, he was moved into the heart of the FC defence for the win over Kempston Rovers in December where he’s been a regular feature ever since. Michael Simpson ‘Simo’ arrived from Stotfold in July 2018. A player that was on Dave Northfield’s wanted list for a while. After initially starting in the Reserves, once he forced his way into the 1st

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Team he has made the left back position his own. A solid and dependable player who rarely has a bad game. Adam Hunt An exciting attacking right back, ‘Hunty’ captained FC to the SSML Division One title in the club’s debut season in 2016-17. His performances got him a move to Welwyn Garden City for 2018-19 and despite some good performances for The Citizens, Adam decided to come home. One of only two players to clock up over 150 appearances for the club. Charley O’Keefe Charley arrived part way through the season after a spell with Welling United in the National League South. Growing in confidence with every game and a regular at left-back. Nathan George Played in the club’s first-ever game in 2016. An impressive goalscoring record reaching double-figures in two campaigns, mainly down to him being the club’s regular penalty-taker. One of only four players to play more than 150 times for FC. Jonny Butler Re-joined the club in October 2021 after a very brief stay in 2019-20. The former St Neots Town and Haverhill Rovers man came in at a difficult time and has helped steady the team defensively with some solid performances in the FC rearguard.

Tom Coles A mid-season arrival from Eynesbury Rovers in 2017-18 where he had scored over 100 goals in just over six seasons, ‘Colesy’ averaged just over a goal every other game for FC in his first couple of seasons. Having dropped into a deeper midfield role his goalscoring contributions may have lessened, but his leadership, experience and all-round importance has only increased. Pat McCafferty Pat spent all of his youth playing days with Luton Town, but was released as a 16-yearold. Their loss has certainly been FC’s gain though, making over 130 appearances for the club to date. Always in the right place to break up play, but equally as adept at driving from midfield with the ball at his feet. An all-action class act, who will be essential to FC’s future successes. Lawrie Marsh A December 2021 re-signing from Hitchin Town. Lawrie has a terrific engine and has the versatility to play in a number of positions. The club is delighted to have him back on board having been part of the 2018-19 treble season. Over 100 appearances for FC to date. Luke Middleton Luke is another promising youngster on the books of Stevenage FC. Made his debut in the 3-2 defeat at North Leigh in late October. Comfortable on the ball and combative for a player so young – adding some

real quality to the FC midfield engine room. Picked up the Man of the Match away in the draw at Kempston Rovers on New Years Day. Lee Northfield One of the ‘originals’ from the all-conquering Biggleswade Town under 18s side. Lee spent six years at Ipswich Town before moving on to Stevenage FC. More than 40 goals and 25 assists for FC to date. Struggled with injury over the past couple of seasons, but when fit, he is that creative cog in the number 10 role. Jack Dreyer A really exciting young player with an eye for goal. Jack has been rewarded with a place in the First-Team squad after some impressive performances and goalscoring exploits in the Reserves at the end of last season. Three goals to his name already in pre-season, so he’ll be one to watch this term. Alex Marsh The club were thrilled to re-sign their all-time leading goalscorer from Hitchin Town in September 2021. ‘Marshy’ played an influential role in FC’s Spartan South Midlands League title triumph and FA Vase runs scoring a total of 62 goals in 106 appearances first time around. Ryan Inskip First FC player to reach 150 appearances for the club. ‘Skippy’ was one of FC’s star performers in 2018-19 chipping in with 20 goals including a cup final brace against Baldock Town. His quick feet and close control make him equally adept at

creating goals as he is at scoring them. George Bailey Prolific in his first season and a half for Biggleswade FC. Form that earned him a crack at Step 3 football with both Biggleswade Town and St Ives Town. Dave Northfield has tried on numerous occasions to bring him back to the club, but finally he’s got his man last summer. An exciting attacking talent.

and experience to this young squad. One of only three players to score over 50 goals for the club so far.

Scott Joseph October 2019 capture from neighbours Bedford Town. The 31-year-old forward has bags of experience with spells at AFC Rushden & Diamonds, Bedford Town, St Ives Town and Barton Rovers to name a few. The strong and powerful front man made an immediate impact scoring eight goals in seventeen games including at hat-trick at Wantage Town. Daniel Bond ‘Bondy’ arrived from neighbours Langford in November 2019 having scored 12 goals in 16 appearances in a short stint down the road at Forde Park. A regular goalscorer at Stotfold in the SSML before goalscoring spells at Step 4 with Hertford Town and Welwyn Garden City. A player with a great attitude and work ethic. Tom Cookman ‘Cookie’ is a talismanic forward who leads from the front. Although his goal return has dwindled and his appearances have been limited by injury over the past couple of seasons, there is no doubting his importance

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Fixtures 2021-22 COMP

RES

ATT

7 Aug 21

DATE

15:00 H Fairford Town

TIME

VERSUS

FA CUP

2-0

116

Weatherill

14 Aug 21

15:00 H Didcot Town

LEAGUE

0-2

135

Weatherill

18 Aug 21

19:45

Kidlington

LEAGUE

2-5

120

22 Aug 21

13:00 H Brimscombe & Thrupp

FA CUP

8-0

151

Weatherill

28 Aug 21

15:00 H Barton Rovers

LEAGUE

1-1

124

Weatherill

263

Davis

🟨

Sangoya Ball Ball

3⃣

Bewley

McCrohan

🟥 Bewley 🟨 Sangoya

Bewley

Wood

O’Connor

Wood

O’Connor

Hogg

Wood

O’Connor

Hogg

2⃣ 1⃣ McCrohan Jones 🟨 Ball 1⃣ Wood ⚽ Stobbs 2⃣ Jones Bewley Wood McCrohan Stobbs 2⃣ Bewley Wood O’Connor 🟨 McCrohan 2⃣ Hogg ⚽ 3⃣ Jones Bewley Wood Jenkins Hogg 2⃣ Jones Bewley Wood Jenkins Hogg 🟨 Jones Bewley Wood Jenkins Hogg 2⃣ Jones Bewley McCrohan O’Connor Seaton ⚽ Jones Bewley Wood Jenkins Seaton 2⃣ Wood Sangoya 🟨 1⃣ Bewley ⚽ Jenkins 3⃣ Jones ⚽ Sangoya

Wood

Ball

Seaton

Ball

Wood

McCrohan

Stobbs

LEAGUE

1-3

FA CUP

4-1

142

Davis

11 Sep 21

15:00 H North Leigh

LEAGUE

1-3

122

Weatherill

14 Sep 21

19:45

LEAGUE

4-3

Weatherill

18 Sep 21

15:00 H Bishops Cleeve

FA CUP

5-1

171

Davis

28 Sep 21

19:45 H Colney Heath

LEAGUE

2-0

Davis

2 Oct 21

15:00 H Ebbsfleet United

FA CUP

0-1

317

Davis

6 Oct 21

19:45 H FC Romania

SLCC

1-2

Weatherill

9 Oct 21

15:00 H Chipstead

FA TRO

1-1

127

Davis

12 Oct 21

19:45

LEAGUE

1-5

Davis

17 Oct 21

15:00 H Ware

LEAGUE

2-1

174

Davis

Jones

Bewley

Wood

Jenkins

23 Oct 21

15:00 H St Neots Town

LEAGUE

1-2

171

Davis

Jones

Bewley

Wood

Jenkins

🟨

30 Oct 21

15:00

AFC Dunstable

LEAGUE

1-2

176

Davis

6 Nov 21

15:00

Kempston Rovers

LEAGUE

2-3

Davis

Jones

17 Nov 21 19:45 H Kidlington

LEAGUE

3-0

127

Davis

Jones

20 Nov 21 15:00

Didcot Town

LEAGUE

3-3

202

Davis

1 Dec 21

19:45

Biggleswade

LEAGUE

0-0

106

Davis

4 Dec 21

15:00

Hertford Town

LEAGUE

2-1

200

Davis

8 Dec 21

19:45

Long Crendon

Jones

🟨 ⚽ Bewley ⚽ Greco

Bewley

Wood

🟨 ⚽

Wood

O’Connor

3⃣

Hogg

3⃣

162

Davis

Sangoya

Wood

J. Seaton

135

Davis

Jones

Bewley

Wood

Jenkins

Ozobia

15 Dec 21 19:45 H Bedford Town

LEAGUE

1-1

164

Davis

Jones

Bewley

Wood

19 Dec 21 15:00

FC Romania

LEAGUE

3-1

112

Davis

Jones

Bewley

Wood

1 Jan 22

Berkhamsted

LEAGUE

3-1

367

Davis

Jones

Bewley

Wood

Bewley

Wood

Jenkins

Wood

Jenkins

Wood

O’Connor

Wood

Sangoya

Jenkins

⚽

Jenkins Jenkins

🟨

5 Jan 22

19.45 H Welwyn Garden City

LEAGUE

3-4

124

Davis

Jones

15 Jan 22

15:00

LEAGUE

4-2

191

Davis

Jones

22 Jan 22

15:00 H Wantage Town

LEAGUE

0-1

123

Davis

Bewley

Wood

Jenkins

26 Jan 22

19:45 H Waltham Abbey

LEAGUE

1-2

109

Davis

Ball

Jones

Wood

O’Connor

29 Jan 22

15:00

Colney Heath

LEAGUE

3-1

161

Davis

Jones

Bewley

Wood

2 Feb 22

19:45 H Thame United

LEAGUE

0-1

171

Davis

Ball

Bewley

Wood

5 Feb 21

15:00 H Biggleswade

LEAGUE

12 Feb 22

15:00

Ware

LEAGUE

19 Feb 22

15:00

St Neots Town

LEAGUE

26 Feb 22

15:00 H AFC Dunstable

LEAGUE

5 Mar 22

15:00

LEAGUE

Welwyn Garden City

19 Mar 22 15:00 H Hertford Town

LEAGUE

26 Mar 22

15:00

LEAGUE

2 Apr 22

15:00 H FC Romania

LEAGUE

9 Apr 22

15:00 H Kempston Rovers

LEAGUE

16 Apr 22

15:00

LEAGUE

18 Apr 22

15:00 H Berkhamsted

LEAGUE

23 Apr 22

15:00

LEAGUE

Harlow Town

Barton Rovers

Bedford Town

Ball

🟨

Stobb

2-2

Jenkins

Bewley

⚽

Jenkins

Bewley

Herc

2-1

North Leigh

French

B&BSC

French

LEAGUE

Wood

Jenkins

11 Dec 21 15:00 H Harlow Town

Bewley

Jenkins

🟨 McNamara 🟨

Jones

⚽

O’Connor

⚽ Sangoya 1⃣ Jones 🟨 Jones ⚽

15:00

McN

Jones

15:00 H Willand Rovers

Wantage Town

3⃣

🟨

Jones

15:00

6 Riddick McCrohan

4 Sep 21

Waltham Abbey

3⃣

O’Connor

30 Aug 21

Thame United

Weatherill

2 Ball

3⃣

Jenkins Jenkins

2⃣

Hogg

McNamara

3⃣

Ozobia Ozobia Ozobia

1⃣

O’Connor Ozobia Ozobia

1⃣ 🟨

O’Connor

McNamara McNamara

Hercules

1⃣ ercules ⚽ ercules ⚽

Namara

Hercules

ercules

⚽

⚽🟨 Riddick 🟨 Riddick 🟨

Jellis

Riddick

1⃣ 2⃣

Riddick Hogg

Hercules

Hogg

Hercules

Ushiro-Lumb

Hercules

ercules

⚽

Hercules

Rudd

2⃣

Hercules

⚽ 🟨 2⃣

Stobbs

2⃣ cules ⚽⚽ ercules ⚽

tobbs

Hercules

3⃣ 3⃣ woeye 1⃣ reville 1⃣

🟨 1⃣

Riddick Riddick

1⃣ Riddick 🟨 Riddick

Riddick Riddick

⚽🟨

Riddick

2⃣ Riddick 2⃣

Riddick

ercules

Riddick

woeye

Riddick Riddick Tamplin

2⃣

Hercules

Riddick

Hercules

Riddick

2⃣ Riddick 🟨 1⃣ ercules 3⃣ Riddick ⚽ Hogg 1⃣ Riddick all 🟨 2⃣ Ozobia Riddick 🟨 Riddick ercules ⚽ Hercules Riddick 3⃣ Hercules Riddick 🟨

Hercules

Hogg

1⃣ Berry 2⃣ Deacon ⚽⚽⚽ 2⃣ Deacon ⚽ Anthonio-Forde 3⃣ Deacon ⚽

French French

3⃣

French

Jellis

⚽

French

Deacon Hercules

French

⚽ Deacon ⚽ Deacon ⚽ 3⃣ Deacon ⚽ 🟨 1⃣ Deacon

Deacon

French

⚽ 2⃣ Deacon ⚽ 1⃣ Deacon 1⃣ Berry 1⃣ Owoeye 2⃣ James ⚽ 2⃣ James 2⃣ James ⚽ Shawwal 3⃣ James ⚽ 1⃣ Owoeye 1⃣ Anthonio-Forde ⚽ 1⃣ Anthonio-Forde ⚽ Deacon

Deacon

James James Anthonio-Forde James James

2⃣

Jones

1⃣

⚽ 2⃣

Seaton Seaton

3⃣

Rudd Jellis

1⃣ ⚽🟨 Seaton 2⃣

Sangoya

Stobbs

McCrohan

Anthonio-Forde

Berry

Greco Greco

⚽ 1⃣

O’Connor

Greco

3⃣ 1⃣

French

Phillips Phillips Phillips

2⃣ ⚽

Stobbs Phillips

French

Anthonio-Forde

Phillips

Dubniuc

French

2⃣ Phillips 1⃣ Ball ⚽ Brown 1⃣

Jenkins

3⃣ ⚽

Sangoya Sangoya

1⃣ Hogg 1⃣

Phillips

French

Hogg James

3⃣ 2⃣

French

3⃣ 3⃣ O’Connor 3⃣ McNamara 2⃣ Sangoya

O’Connor

French Hercules

3⃣

Sangoya

French

Owoeye

Sangoya

3⃣

Sangoya

1⃣ 🟨 Rudd 2⃣ French 3⃣ French 3⃣ Hogg 2⃣ Hogg 1⃣ Stobbs 1⃣ Stobbs 1⃣ Tamplin 3⃣

O’Connor

3⃣ 2⃣

McNamara

McNamara McNamara Ozobia

McNamara

2⃣

Sangoya

1⃣ O’Connor 3⃣ Anthonio-Forde

3⃣ 1⃣ 🟥 French 3⃣ French 1⃣ Deacon 2⃣ 🟨

Sangoya

Hercules Greco

Berry

1⃣

O’Connor

2⃣ ⚽ Owoeye 2⃣

James

McCrohan

1⃣ ⚽ 2⃣ 🟨

James

Stobbs

Tamplin

1⃣ ⚽ Phillips 1⃣ 🟨 ⚽ Jones 1⃣ Ball

2⃣

Phillips

2⃣ 🟨

Weatherill Stobbs Davis Weatherill

Jellis Hogg

1⃣

2⃣

Owoeye

1⃣ 2⃣ Greville 3⃣

Stobbs

Sangoya

1⃣ 2⃣ Tamplin 3⃣

Riddick

Phillips

1⃣

Bewley

Ushiro-Lumb

Berry

Jenkins

Brown

Davis

2⃣ Berry 1⃣ Berry 2⃣ Berry

Seaton

Anthonio-Forde

McCrohan

O’Connor

Tamplin

1⃣ McNamara 2⃣ James 1⃣ Stobbs 2⃣ Bewley

McCrohan

3⃣

Davis

Sangoya

1⃣ ⚽

2⃣

Sangoya Jones

Sangoya

Stobbs

Anthonio-Forde

17 Rudd

Jenkins

Hogg

Hercules

French

2⃣

16 Seaton

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Jenkins

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⚽ 2⃣

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McCrohan

2⃣ 1⃣

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French

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Jellis

Stobbs

French

Anthonio-Forde

Seaton

1⃣

Seaton

Jones

1⃣ ⚽ Hodges 3⃣ Jellis 2⃣

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Stobbs

Anthonio-Forde

McCrohan

Sangoya

⚽ 1⃣ Seaton 1⃣

McNamara

1⃣ 3⃣ Rudd 2⃣ Rudd 3⃣

Seaton

Hercules

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Seaton

3⃣ Rudd 1⃣ French 3⃣ ⚽ French 2⃣ ⚽ Deacon 1⃣ Seaton 2⃣ Seaton 3⃣ McNamara 2⃣ Berry 2⃣ Sangoya

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French

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Deacon

Jellis Riddick

Berry

Phillips

Seaton

Hercules

James

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Greville

Hogg

Adebiyi

3⃣

Seaton

2⃣

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Ducks in action

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Pitching In Southern League Division One Central TEAM

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Bedford Town

Berkhamsted

AFC Dunstable

North Leigh

Welwyn Garden City

Ware

Thame United

Harlow Town

Biggleswade

Didcot Town

-5

FC Romania

-3

Waltham Abbey

-6

Aylesbury United

-1

St Neots Town

-4

Barton Rovers

-12

Kidlington

-25

Hertford Town

-20

Kempston Rovers

-28

Colney Heath

-42

Wantge Town

-46

Last updated: 3 February 2022

Latest results Tuesday 1 February AFC Dunstable 1-0 Barton Rovers Wednesday 2 February Aylesbury United 0-1 Thame United FC Romania 1-3 Harlow Town

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Stadium safety To ensure the safety of everybody, please observe the following: •

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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. 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.

Covid-19 protocol With the latest Covid-19 restrictions lifted, we hope we can enjoy matches for the remainder of the season with most of the previous requirements on all of us lifted. However, in line with government guidelines, we advise supporters to take sensible precautions when attending the game. While masks are no longer mandatory, we recommend that if you are more comfortable wearing one, you continue to do so. Please respect others at the game, and stay safe.

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Today’s Squads

AYLESBURY UNITED

BIGGLESWADE

1. Archie DAVIS 2. Anthony BALL 3. Jake BEWLEY 4. Jack WOOD 5. Jordan JENKINS 6. David O’CONNOR 7. Max HERCULES 8. Mark RIDDICK 9. Harry JONES 10. Sonny FRENCH 11. Curtis BROWN

1. Jack BERMAN 2. Adam HUNT 3. Charley O’KEEFE 4. Patrick McCAFFERTY 5. Luke OSWICK 6. Nathan GEORGE 7. Alex MARSH 8. Jack DREYER 9. Michael SIMPSON 10. Tom COLES 11. Ryan INSKIP

12. David OZOBIA 14. Ezra ANTHONIO-FORDE 15. Jaedon PHILLIPS 16. Alexandru DUBNIUC 17. Ben SEATON

12. Jonny BUTLER 14. Scott JOSEPH 15. Daniel BOND 16. George BAILEY 17. Lawrie MARSH

Manager: Ben WILLIAMS

Managers: Dave NORTHFIELD & MARK INSKIP

Referee: Michael SMITH Assistants: Adriana BUCUR Ahmad RAFIQUE

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NEXT MATCH vs Ware at Wodson Park Saturday 12 February, 3pm