Aylesbury United v Chipstead by Aylesbury United

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Saturday 9 October 2021  Buildbase FA Trophy Second Round Qualifying

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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

Ben Seaton scored his second goal of the season against FC Romania

ood afternoon and welcome to this Buildbase FA Trophy Second Round Qualifying match against Chipstead. The Chips are another side we’re meeting for the first time this season, and we welcome their players, officials and supporters to The Meadow today, and wish them a safe journey home to Surrey this evening. This is our third home cup tie in a row, and having been knocked out of the FA Cup by Ebbsfleet United on Saturday, and the Southern League Challenge Cup by FC Romania on Wednesday, we hope it won’t be a hat-trick of eliminations come 5pm this afternoon. Of course, the game today could go past 5 o’clock, as should it finish level at 90 minutes, we will require a penalty shoot-out to decide the winner. It was a disappointing result against the Wolves. Even though the balance of play favoured the opposition we had chances to win the game, notably Ty Deacon’s

‘offside’ goal decision that went against us, shortly before they scored the winner. Chipstead currently sit ninth in the Pitching In Isthmian South Central Division, having won two, drawn one and lost three so far this season. They beat Hashtag United 4-1 in First Round Qualifying to set up today’s match. They last played on Saturday, losing 2-1 away at Basingstoke Town. Striker Tom Collins will be one to look out for having scored five so far this season. As autumn descends, don’t forget to visit Andy Martin today and buy one our new Ducks bobble hats for just £10. This busy October for the Ducks continues with a league game match away at Wantage Town on Tuesday evening, and then we’re back at The Meadow on Sunday 17 October, to take on Ware.

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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 5 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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he club has chosen The Cancer Care & Haematology Fund (CC&HF) as our charity partner for the forthcoming season. The CC&HF was set up to support the work of the Cancer Care and Haematology Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The Club will be helping to raise both funds and awareness for the charity throughout the 2021-22 season. Although part of Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the unit is a unique, stand-alone facility designed and purposebuilt to provide a wide range of outpatient and day-case treatments for patients with cancer, including blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Patients with nonmalignant blood problems such as clotting and bleeding disorders, various forms of anaemia, immune problems and haemoglobinopathies, are also investigated and cared for in the CC&HU. Graham Read, Chair of

Aylesbury United, said: “We are delighted to be able to support this excellent local charity in the coming season. I’m sure that our officials, players and supporters will do what they can to ensure that the unit at Stoke Mandeville gets recognition for the vital work they do. “Sadly most families are touched by cancer at some time, whether it’s through their relatives or friends, so we must all be prepared to help ensure suitable care services are available for those who need treatment,” added Graham. Aylesbury United’s most celebrated former player, Cliff Hercules, suffered the loss of his wife, Jo, to cancer in 2020. “Jo received regular treatment for three years at the Cancer

Care and Haematology Unit before she passed, so the charity has a special place in my heart,” explained Cliff. In 2018, while undergoing treatment, Jo ran the London Marathon to raise cash for the CC&HU. Dr Ann Watson, Chair of the CC&HF, commented: “It is so exciting you have chosen our charity, The Cancer Care and Haematology Fund, as your charity partner for the coming season. We are looking forward to meeting players and supporters and telling you about the wonderful work that goes on in the hospital to help cancer and haematology patients. Jo is remembered with affection by many of the staff of the CCHU which brings something very special and personal to this collaboration. “The timing of your offer is very important to us as we come out of this difficult year. The work of the Cancer and Haematology services has continued throughout but contact with the outside world, including the charity, has had to be restricted. We look forward getting out and about again, spreading the word and raising some money to support that work. And there is no better way than through sport.” www.cchf.org.uk

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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

MAX HERCULES

TY DEACON

SONNY FRENCH

FORWARD

MIDFIELDER

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DEFENDER

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

GOALKEEPER

Striker joined the Ducks early in the 2019-20 season having been linked with the club many times, including turning out for United in 2017 pre-season. Started out with Aylesbury FC and having also had a spell with Kempston Rovers has plenty of Southern League experience with more than 100 appearances. Sponsored by Tony & Ian Lowe

JAKE BEWLEY

Centre forward returns 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

ARCHIE DAVIS 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 a claim for the number one shirt. Sponsored by Ian Pluck

ANTHONY BALL

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

MIDFIELDER

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

BEN HODGES

OLLIE HOGG

JAMIE JELLIS

MIDFIELDER

A new signing for the 2021-22 season, Hodges joined the club from Ascot United (though he was dual registered with his previous Holmer Green) having been with the Ducks throughout preseason. Joined Ascot in 2017 from Holmer Green where he had made more than 70 appearances. Was teammates last season with Aaron Berry at Ascot.

JORDAN JENKINS DEFENDER

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

Highly-promising midfielder who made his first team debut at the age of just 16 and began attracting the attention of football league clubs before eventually joining Stevenage’s academy. Returned to the club on loan during the 2019-20 season and showed impressive progress since his move. Sponsored by The Buckingham-Browns

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

HARRY JONES

LIAM McCROHAN

PIERCE McNAMARA

DAVE O’CONNOR

DEFENDER/FORWARD

DEFENDER

MIDFIELDER

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

Centre back joined the club in July 2020 having previously played for Northwood and Hertford Town, and lined up against the Ducks for both Leverstock Green and Berkhamsted before that. He has now recovered from the injuries that limited him to just one competitive appearance for the Ducks in the 2020-21 season. Sponsored by James Stappard

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 will be looking to add 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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MARK RIDDICK

JAMIE RUDD

KUDA SANGOYA

MIDFIELDER

DEFENDER

MIDFIELDER

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

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

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

LEE STOBBS

MARCOS USHIRO-LUMB

JAMES WEATHERILL

JACK WOOD

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

BEN SEATON

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DEFENDER

Technically adept and able to play in multiple positions, Ushiro-Lumb joined the club from Flackwell Heath at the end of pre-season in July. Has also played for Marlow, Beaconsfield SYCOB, and Chalfont St Peter in his career.

GOALKEEPER

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

DEFENDER

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

BEN WILLIAMS

MIKE HOGG

PAUL BATCHELOR

MANAGER

ASSISTANT MANAGER

COACH

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

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

HANNAH BOWRA PHYSIO

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

Sponsored by the Turnbull Family

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10 questions with... Harry Jones What’s your day job? I’m a university student What team do you support (apart from the Ducks, of course)? Chelsea Who was your favourite footballer when you were growing up? Didier Drogba Favourite moment of your Ducks career? Probably a tie between my first goal for the club, and my second goal against Margate in the FA Trophy last season. What’s your pre-match routine? I don’t really have one, I just make sure I’m up and awake early on, and eat before I turn up. Who’s the best player you’ve played with in your career? The current Ducks Squad, all great players. Favourite takeaway? Domino’s Pizza Which actor should play you in a movie? Not a clue, anyone will do. Which teammate would be the most help if you were stuck on a desert island? Got to be Stobbsy, that guy’s got everything you need In that kit bag of his. Plus he’s oldest in the club, he’s gotta know something useful surely? Would you rather fight one horse-size duck, or 100 duck-size horses? I’ll take on 100 duck-sized horses.

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CHIPSTEAD FOUNDED 1906 NICKNAME The Chips HOME GROUND High Road, Chipstead CLUB COLOURS Home: Green and white hooped shirts, black shorts, black socks Away: Red shirts, red shorts, red socks MANAGER Rob Kember

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hipstead Football Club was formed in 1906, when the Netherne hospital was being built, and the building workers and the lads in Chipstead challenged each other to a match. The oldest club records dated 1911 show a far from healthy position, survival relying mainly on the proceeds of whist drives. The club’s health began to improve and, in 1920, it even had its own transport for away games, an open topped lorry owned by a local builder. Up until the 1962-63 season, Chipstead played junior football, but, having finished runners-up in the County Junior Cup the previous year, they then moved into the Surrey Intermediate League. The club played at this standard until 1982, when they became founder members of the Surrey Premier League. The next four years saw the club have great success finishing runners-up three times and also winning the League Cup on three occasions. During this period they were also beaten finalists in the County Premier Cup. The reserves also met with success being runnersup once and also winning the League Cup. After a long battle, the club were awarded senior status in 1986 and were promoted to the Combined Counties League, where once again success followed; a League Championship was gained in 1989-90 and a runners-up spot was gained on two occasions, with six League Cup Final appearances, with Chipstead victorious in four. Season 1987-88 saw the club make its debut in the FA Vase and the following year in the FA Cup. Over recent years the club has continued to grow and

strengthen its youth policy with some 200 players between the ages of six and 18 involved every week. Two former Chipstead youth players – Leon McKenzie and Steven Sidwell moved on to professional clubs, and – more recently – Saidou Khan played for our first team and is now with Maidstone United. The Combined Counties Championship-winning squad contained no fewer than 12 players who had represented the club at youth level In 1998 Chipstead was able to purchase the freehold of the ground from the local authority. Thanks to a grant from the FA in 2001, the club was able to purchase additional land, which was developed into mini-soccer pitches to further enhance its youth policy. More recently in November 2004 a 100-seater stand was installed, which was increased to 150 in March 2007. In May 2006 a covered standing area for 150 people was also erected. 2006-07 was the club’s centenary season, and the hope was that it would be a memorable one. On the opening day of the season, the team won their first game and went top of the table; come February, and still top, the decision was made to do the necessary work to achieve the ground upgrading. The next six weeks saw the ground transformed thanks to the incredible hard work of the committee and supporters. The team remained top and promotion to the Ryman League was achieved for the first time in 100 years. In the 2007-08 season Chipstead established themselves in the Ryman League, finishing

a creditable 15th. They also went on to win the Southern Combination Cup beating Ryman Premier side Ashford Town (Middlesex) in the final. In 2008-09 Chipstead struggled in the league, but, in the FA Cup, reached the Fourth Qualifying Round for the first time in their history, eventually losing at Torquay United. 2010-11 saw Chipstead finished 10th their highest ever position. 2012-13 was a poor season for the club with no fewer than four managers; Mark Tompkins left the club after just one game, assistant Mick Read stepped in as temporary manager for a month, before the club appointed John Hamsher. Things seemed fine until January, when results took a dip. John decided to step down in early April, with vicechairman Mick Ford taking over the reins for the final three matches. In 2013-14 Chipstead started the season with a new management team – Kevin Rayner, with Roly Martin as his assistant, and Mark Elgar as technical assistant. From August until the end of October 7 games out of 21 were won in all competitions, including losing both FA Trophy and FA Cup matches within eight days. Geoff Corner stepped aside as chairman, with Mick Ford taking up the position. Mick’s first task was to appoint a new manager in Steve Baker. A mid-table finish of 13th was a great turnaround for the club. Steve left the club in 2014-15, and was replaced by Simon Colbran. Following a poor start to the 2015-16 season, Simon resigned, and was replaced

by Lyndon Buckwell. Unable to turn things around, Lyndon was himself replaced by Craig Tanner, well known to Tooting & Mitcham folk, who, with Adam Moriarty, ultimately managed to save the club from relegation with a few games to spare. Craig and Adam then left the club during the summer. 2016-17 saw the return of ex-Chipstead player Antony Williams to manage the first team along with his assistants, two of whom had played for the club in the past. Having former club players in management gave everyone at the club a lift, and they quickly got to work, and comfortably avoided relegation. They laid the foundations for the 201718 season, and remain at the same level to this day, although the powers that be put the club in the Bostik League South Central Division for 2018-19 This provided many new clubs in opposition, yet Chipstead held their own in the division, although Antony decided to step aside, as the season drew to a close – his two coaches, Rob Kember and Rob Smith stepped forward to take up the mantle and lead the club into the 2019-20 season in the newly-named BetVictor Isthmian League South Central Division. The club was doing well, although their last game on 10 March ended in a 2-0 defeat to Ashford Town, but there was still a chance of reaching the playoffs, then Covid struck… In 2020-21 the club only got to play eight league matches, and was 13th in the table, when things ground to a halt again, although Chipstead had won three FA Cup ties,

with keeper Oliver Pain saving a penalty in each, before the road to Wembley ended at Hayes & Yeading after another penalty shoot-out, What will 2021-22 hold in store? Hopefully a safe and uninterrupted campaign for us all.

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Opposition profiles Matt Kerbey Goalkeeper was a member of Sutton United’s squad which won promotion to League Two in May 2021 – has also played at Sheerwater. Baldwin Kaluya Promising young keeper from the Chipstead under-18s, signed up as cover for the first team. Currently trialling at Shrewsbury Town. Tom Annett Promising right-sided full-back or wing-back, currently a force with the Chipstead under-18 side, and scored from distance in the FA Trophy win at Hashtag United. Chris Boulter An experienced centre-half, who joined from Dorking Wanderers, and is capable of forging good defensive partnerships, whoever he is paired with, often captaining the side. Scored the important opening goal versus Faversham in the FA Cup, and at Tooting & Mitcham in the league. Marco Correia Can play in defence or midfield. Joined from Leatherhead last season. Likes to get forward down the flanks. Zohair Irtiza-Ali Promising young centre-half, who featured for Chipstead’s under-18 side during the recently-blighted Covid seasons. Aaron Miller An attacking fullback and promising prospect, formerly

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with the Volenti academy, although currently recovering following knee surgery. Karn Miller-Neave An attacking left-back, who joined from East Grinstead, always shows boundless energy and enthusiasm down the flank, and got his reward scoring the second goal in the FA Cup win over Faversham. On the road to recovery after injury. Michael Olarewaju A no-nonsense central defender, who began his career in the Chipstead junior sides, but has suffered in recent years with injury. Good to see him back at the High Road. Signed from Staines. Michak Stanic-Stewart A dependable defender, whether asked to play at fullback or centre-half – he likes to get forward and go for goal too. Ollie Allen Young midfielder, who likes to link up with the attack – formerly with Dorking Wanderers.

George Craig Promising young midfielder, currently starring in the Chipstead under-18 side, and scored in the FA Trophy win at Hashtag United. Spencer Cripps An attacking midfielder, who has signed from Bromley, and played at the High Road last season on loan. Simeon Dennis Tricky defender/midfielder, happy on either flank. Joined in the close season from Whyteleafe. Has an eye for goal, and scored a cracking winner in the pre-season friendly at Haywards Heath. Kieran Lavery Joined in the close season from Horsham, predominantly playing wide on the left, and looking to get forward when he can, as shown when he scored the third goal in the FA Cup win versus Faversham, and wrapped up the league win over Chalfont St Peter – he has also previously played at South Park, against whom he scored the first goal in the league game on Bank Holiday Monday.

Jeremy Boakye Solid midfielder. Good to have him back at the High Road too after injury. Has previously played at Met Police, Staines Town, Arsenal and Crystal Palace.

Callum McAllister Central midfielder, who joined from South Park a few seasons ago, also delivers a mean ball in from set-pieces.

Warren Colman Made his debut coming on as sub at Hashtag United in the FA Trophy win.

Dan Moody Versatile midfielder, equally adept at playing on either side of the park or even dropping back into defence. Previously played at South Park, and

another who is key to the team in set-piece situations – scored with a sublime finish from the edge of the area at Bedfont Sports in the opening league game. Tom Smith Grandson of Crystal Palace’s former manager, Alan Smith. Another product of the Teknika Pro set-up. Also played at Whyteleafe Youth, now looking to make it in the first team at the High Road. Daniel Berry Promising young striker, currently starring in Chipstead’s under-18 side, and made his debut as sub at Tooting & Mitcham. Kofi Anokye Boadi Joined in the close season, already showing his pace and trickery, and likes to go for goal. Sam Bell A proven goalscorer at this level, whether as centreforward or pushed wider on the right, who will be expecting to contend for the golden boot again this season, and scored the third goal at South Park in the league. Previously played for Lingfield Town, Stafford Rangers, Sutton Coldfield & Brocton. Tom Collins Another regular goalscorer in this division, who featured for Hanwell and Marlow previously. He will be looking to find the net often again in this campaign. Opened his account for this season in some style with a four-timer in the league win over Chalfont St Peter, followed up by two

more against South Park, the equaliser against Binfield, two more in the FA Trophy win at Hashtag United, and one in the league at Basingstoke. Andy Somo A bustling centre-forward, who has already found the net in pre-season, joining from Croydon FC during the summer, and scored the consolation goal in the 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Phoenix Sports and the first goal in the 2-2 league draw with Binfield Raheem Sterling-Parker Has rejoined the club after a spell at Hastings United, and is showing renewed zest for the game and will surely be on the scoresheet again soon? Has also played at Carshalton Athletic.

David Wilkinson, goalkeepeing coach Previously with Crystal Palace, and now our back-up keeper too, with good showings in the league wins over Chalfont St Peter & South Park. Tony Stone, first team kitman/ reserve goalkeeping coach Needs no introduction to anyone at the High Road, having performed various roles, including playing in goal at Enfield Town in the Velocity Trophy in December 2017. Tiffany Jones, physio A welcome and very busy/ necessary member of the backroom staff.

Rob Kember, manager Appointed following Antony Williams’ departure in April 2019, Rob has a wealth of experience to his name having played at Crystal Palace, Woking, Basingstoke, Crawley Town, Lewes, Tonbridge Angels, Eastbourne Borough, Whyteleafe and at Chipstead. Rob Smith, assistant manager Previously assistant manager at Merstham and part of the Whyteleafe coaching team. A player with Crystal Palace, Woking, Met Police and Whyteleafe before that. Allan Tait, coach A forward with a wealth of playing experience at Deal Town, Folkestone, Crawley Town, East Grinstead, Eastbourne Borough and Dartford before Chipstead

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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

LEAGUE

2-5

120 Weatherill

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

Jones

Sangoya

30 Aug 21

15:00

LEAGUE

1-3

263

Davis

Jones

Ball

4 Sep 21

15:00 H Willand Rovers

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

Jones

Bewley

28 Sep 21

19:45 H Colney Heath

LEAGUE

2-0

Davis

Jones

Bewley

2 Oct 21

15:00 H Ebbsfleet United

FA CUP

0-1

317

Davis

Jones

Bewley

6 Oct 21

19:45 H FC Romania

SLCC

1-2

Weatherill

Jones

Bewley

9 Oct 21

15:00 H Chipstead

FA TRO

12 Oct 21

19:45

LEAGUE

17 Oct 21

15:00 H Ware

LEAGUE

23 Oct 21

15:00 H St Neots Town

LEAGUE

30 Oct 21

15:00

AFC Dunstable

LEAGUE

3 Nov 21

19:45

Biggleswade

LEAGUE

6 Nov 21

15:00

Kempston Rovers

LEAGUE

Kidlington

Thame United

Waltham Abbey

Wantage Town

14 Nov 21 15:00 H Bedford Town

LEAGUE

17 Nov 21 19:45 H Kidlington

LEAGUE

20 Nov 21 15:00

LEAGUE

Didcot Town

27 Nov 21 15:00 H Welwyn Garden City

LEAGUE

4 Dec 21

LEAGUE

15:00

Hertford Town

11 Dec 21 15:00 H Harlow Town

LEAGUE

18 Dec 21 15:00

LEAGUE

FC Romania

27 Dec 21 15:00 H Thame United

LEAGUE

1 Jan 21

15:00

LEAGUE

8 Jan 21

15:00 H Waltham Abbey

LEAGUE

15 Jan 21

15:00

LEAGUE

22 Jan 21

15:00 H Wantage Town

LEAGUE

29 Jan 21

15:00

LEAGUE

5 Feb 21

15:00 H Biggleswade

LEAGUE

12 Feb 21

15:00

Ware

LEAGUE

19 Feb 21

15:00

St Neots Town

LEAGUE

26 Feb 21

15:00 H AFC Dunstable

LEAGUE

5 Mar 21

15:00

LEAGUE

Berkhamsted

North Leigh

Colney Heath

Welwyn Garden City

19 Mar 21 15:00 H Hertford Town

LEAGUE

26 Mar 21

15:00

LEAGUE

2 Apr 21

15:00 H FC Romania

LEAGUE

9 Apr 21

15:00 H Kempston Rovers

LEAGUE

16 Apr 21

15:00

LEAGUE

18 Apr 21

15:00 H Berkhamsted

LEAGUE

23 Apr 21

15:00

LEAGUE

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Barton Rovers

Bedford Town

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St Neots Town

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Barton Rovers

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Aylesbury United

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FC Romania

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Southern League Challenge Cup First Round Monday 4 October Stourbridge 3-1 Coalville Town Tuesday 5 October 2021 AFC Dunstable 1-4 Biggleswade Alvechurch 1-2 Rushall Olympic Bedford Town 1-1 (4-3 pens) Biggleswade Town Bristol Manor Farm 2-2 (6-7 pens) Paulton Rovers Chesham United 3-0 Beaconsfield Town Colney Heath 2-2 (1-4 pens) Waltham Abbey Didcot Town 1-1 (4-5 pens) Banbury United Hednesford Town 0-4 Bromsgrove Sporting Kings Langley 0-2 Berkhamsted Leiston 1-3 Lowestoft Lymington Town 4-1 Dorchester Town

Mangotsfield United 0-6 Melksham Town Peterborough Sports 4-1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds Royston Town 4-2 Needham Market Salisbury 1-3 Swindon Supermarine St Neots Town 1-1 (4-3 pens) Hitchin Town Walton Casuals 2-1 Harrow Borough Wantage Town 2-1 Kempston Rovers Weston-super-Mare 3-2 Frome Town Wimborne Town 2-2 Poole Town Winchester City 1-1 (1-3 pens) Hartley Wintney Yate Town 1-2 Cirencester Town Wednesday 6 October 2021 Aylesbury United 1-2 FC Romania Kidlington 1-1 (6-7 pens) Thame United Slimbridge 2-2 (4-3 pens) Cinderford Town

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Today’s Squads

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CHIPSTEAD

1. James WEATHERILL 2. Harry JONES 3. Jake BEWLEY 4. Liam McCROHAN 5. Dave O’CONNOR 6. Ben SEATON 7. Jamie RUDD 8. Mark RIDDICK 9. Max HERCULES 10. Sonny FRENCH 11. Lee STOBBS

1. Matt KERBEY 2. Tom ANNETTS 3. Simeon DENNIS 4. Chris BOULTER 5. Michael OLAREWAJU 6. Jensen GRANT 7. Kofi ANOKYE-BOADI 8. Ollie ALLEN 9. Tom COLLINS 10. Kieran LAVERY 11. Andy KABUIKUSOMO

12. Jamie JELLIS 14. Jordan JENKINS 15. Ollie HOGG 16. Ty DEACON GK. Archie DAVIS

12. Marco CORREIA 14. Warren COLMAN 15. Jeremy BOAKYE 16. Zohair IRTIZA-ALI GK. David WILKINSON

Manager: Ben WILLIAMS

Manager: Rob KEMBER

Referee: George ENEVER Assistants: Christopher FERNANDES James BIRD

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