Aylesbury United v Evesham United

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every round of this year’s Isuzu FA Trophy. Last season they did the same for the Emirates FA Cup, and along the way raised £1,800 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. You can read more about their challenge, why they’re doing it, and how you can donate on the next page. They will have a bucket collection at the game, and the club has agreed to donate its half of today’s 50:50 draw to them on behalf of MNDA.

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Our next game will now take place next Saturday, as our game with Welwyn Garden

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Whatever happens this afternoon, the result will be settled today, as the game will go straight to penalties if it’s a draw at 90 minutes – which I’m sure all Ducks’ supporters will be anxious to avoid. The winner of today’s match will set up a home tie against either Sholing (who top the Southern League Division One South), or Lymington town (who are currently bottom).

We offer the players, officials, and fans of the Robins a warm welcome to The Meadow, and a safe journey back to Worcestershire tonight.

City has been rescheduled from its original midweek fixture, with both teams eliminiated from the FA Cup.

The last time both sides met was a memorable season for Evesham, as they went on to lift the Southern League Division One title as champions. But the Ducks did actually get the best of the previous encounter, winning 2-1 in March 2008.

Good evening and welcome to this re-scheduled Isuzu FA Trophy match against Evesham United.

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We also have some other visitors to welcome to the match today. Chris, Dave and Tom – the Three Men and a Football Challenge – will be

We are three friends, who are avid football fans, who have teamed up to create the Three Men and a... Football Challenge, to try and help raise money and awareness of motor neurone disease.Lastseason we successfully completed the FA Cup “Road to Wembley” challenge, where we attended every round of the FA Cup, from the extra preliminary round right through to the final, watching the winner of each match in their next round game. We started with Balham versus Canterbury City in the extra preliminary and with our journey taking us to Merstham Town, Hereford, Wigan,StokeColchester,City

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qualifying stages of the FA Cup and visiting teams and grounds we’ve never been or heard of before, plus we had such a great response and help from those teams on the charity and fundraising part of ourButchallenge.whyarewe doing this? Two of us have lost close family members to this cruel disease, so we want to do something in their honour, while trying to raise awareness and hopefully as much money as we can for the MNDA. Our aim this season is to raise £3,000 and any donations are very much appreciated.Youcanfollow our challenge on the following social media platforms; On Twitter @3men_football and on Instagram Chris,Thankoursupporttodaywalkingcodefootballchallenge@threemen_YoucanscantheQRbelow,orfindoneofusaroundthegroundtodonateandshowtoMNDAthroughJustGivingpage.you.DaveandTom

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This season we are attempting to another “Road to Wembley” challenge, but this time we are following the FA Trophy and again plan to watch every round, from the first round qualifying right through to the final, with Aylesbury United versus attendingwethisUnitedEveshamasourfirstgame.Aswellasthefootball,thistimewehavecommittedtorunthreemarathons,NewYork,LondonandLeeds,betweenNovemberandMay.We’vechosentheFATrophytimebecausereallyenjoyedgamesatthe

As well as the football challenge, one of the guys cycled the distance between the two clubs playing each round, during the week before that game and another of us ran the Manchester marathon in April. The third bought a house and got married, so he could only commit himself to the football last season.

As a result, and with a lot of help from football clubs and their supporters, we managed to raise £1,800 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).

Crystal Palace, we finally finished with Liverpool versus Chelsea at Wembley stadium.

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four teams be created, with different levels of ability, three to play on Saturdays, and two on Thursdays. Because of this, a motion was proposed that two grounds be secured for the purposes of the club.

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for being part of our history for the past 125 years, and here’s to the next 125 – come on you Ducks!

majority in attendance.

The Reverend AJ Jones went further, saying “the club should not only be a credit to the county, but to all England”. He drew on his experiences in Sunderland – one of the great centres of the game – where children played football in the streets and policemen were unable to stop them because they had the spirit of football within them. The resolution was carried with one in Itopposition.wasproposed

The motivation straightforward,wasthat “some really good football might be seen in Aylesbury if only the clubs would amalgamate”. Mr Kyle, who had proposed the idea to meeting chair Mr Elliston, had travelled around Bucks visiting Wycombe and Marlow “and it struck him that these smaller towns had stronger football teams” than Aylesbury. It appeared to him that “something might be done in Aylesbury to unite them as clubs, so that their football teams might be equal to those in other towns in Bucks”. “Certainly in the county town, and the really competent players they had there, they ought to have a team worthy of it,” he added, and “the united club would be a credit to

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themselves, the county town, and to Bucks.”

crucial question remained, which was what should the name of the club be? Mr Kyle proposed the Aylesbury Football Club, which was swiftly amended by AJ Jones to the carriedClub,UnitedAylesburyFootballwhichwasbythe

On 5 June 1897 representatives from three local clubs – Night School, the Printing Works and Aylesbury Town –gathered in the Rochester Room of the Bell Hotel in Aylesbury to discuss the merger of three local teams into one club.

The club played their first match in a “new dark green kit” against Bowes Park on 25 September that year.

Some 125 years later, we hold the principles set down in that original meeting dear – to have a team the town can be proud of, and that is a credit to Aylesbury throughout the county and

On 28 May 1898, at the club’s first annual meeting, it was reported the first team had played 26, winning 14, and losing 12 – scoring 77 goals, and conceding 60. Mr Kyle, who was now the club’s chairman, was very pleased with the outcome. “The attempt to amalgamate the clubs in the town had been fully justified. If the same progress were to be made next season, he believed would be equal to any club in the county,” he said.

Membership of the club was set at two shillings and sixpence, two shillings for under 18s, and one shilling for boys under 12. Members of the Printing Works were exempt from the charge to begin with, as they already paid to be members of their institute which paid for their team.One

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In the early years United played in local leagues before joining the Spartan League in 1908 where they remained until the Second World War. 1951 saw the Ducks gain their first taste of national publicity as they became the only club from the LeagueDelphianeverto

Aylesbury turned semiprofessional in 1976 and joined the Southern League, a move which got the ball rolling on the club’s most successful period. A number of events followed which were to help: In 1983 the club appointed Trevor Gould as manager, and then a year later a young local lad called Cliff Hercules made his debut, unaware that he was to become the most successful player in the club’s history. ‘Hercy’ was, and still is, an Aylesbury icon, and some 20-years later he finally hung up his boots having smashed the club records with 669 appearances and scoring 301 goals.

Aylesbury United were founded in 1897 when three local sides: Night School FC, The Printing Works and Aylesbury Town decided to merge.

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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.

the RoundFirstProper of the FA Cup, eventually losing to Third Division side Watford.

non-league side ever to take on the full England team, as more than 6000 packed into Buckingham Road to see the Ducks take on the Three Lions. Unfortunately United’s brush with the non-league elite only lasted one season, after which the club were relegated to the Isthmian DuringLeague.the

The club, affectionately known as ‘the Ducks’ due to the famous Aylesbury breed, has experienced some incredible highs over our 125year history but now battle for existence without a home ground to call their own.

Ironically though it wasn’t Gould, the club’s most successful manager, who led the Ducks to their greatest FA Cup achievement, it was his successor Steve Ketteridge in 1994-95. Once again the club became media celebrities as the ‘Duck Walk’ goal celebration was shown around the world, as Aylesbury went on to reach the Third Round where they lost to Premiership side Queen’s Park Rangers at Loftus KetteridgeRoad.delivered the Isthmian League Cup title to Aylesbury, but it was to be the beginning of a rollercoaster ride for the club. After almost going out of business, the Ducks were pipped to the Isthmian League title by Sutton United a year later,

Promotion to the Southern Premier was soon achieved and shortly afterwards the Ducks moved to their Buckinghamnew Road stadium. This gave the town a new impetus and becomingtheUnitedConference.VauxhalltotalentedGould’ssquadsecuredtheSouthernLeaguein1987-88andgainedpromotiontheGMthenhitheadlinesagain,theonly

Carroll failed in his plans to convert the Oneventually.returnandperseveranceshowtheirnewnowneighboursareasonsThereanothingofHome’campaignkeepingthemiles‘home’haveSinceafterAylesburytheGrahamlocalsincebeenthetoCarrollhisFALeagueSouthernwhenfootballaforditch’ashesurface,aRoadBuckinghampitchto3Gartificialwhatdescribedhis‘lastideacreatingviableclub,theandbaulkedatideas.decidedcuttieswithclubhehadinvolvedwith1997,andpopularbusinessmanReadtookoverclub.Butinacrueltwistwerelefthomelesstheirleaseexpired.thattimeAylesburybeenforcedtoplaytheirmatchessome20outofAylesburywhilstcommitteeworkhardtheclubalive.Theto‘BringtheDuckshasgeneratedplentypublicity,butsofar,sadly,concreteintermsofnewhomefortheclub.arestillplentyoftoremainpositive;glancetoournearSloughTown,whohavedefiniteplansforastadiuminplacetoendownexile,justgoestothatwithpatienceanditcanbedone,AylesburyUnitedwilltotheirrightfulplacethepitchtheclub

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well, going close to the play-off positions in the Midlands Division for the next three seasons but a new challenge arose when the previous manager defected clubs, taking almost the entire playing squad with him. This led to another tumultuous season which saw Martin Stone initially appointed as manager, but due to personal reasons he had to renege on his appointment less than two weeks before the first game of the season. His assistant, Byron Walton, briefly stepped into the mantle and did a sterling job in assembling a competitive team in such a short space of time. He moved on and former United defender Tony Joyce became the club’s new permanent

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despite heading the table for long periods. The following season saw United back in administration and fighting for survival both on and off the Despitepitch.defeating

Football League side Reading in the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup, for the second time in four seasons, the club was relegated to Division One for the first time in their history. In October 2000, the legendary Hercules took time out from his duties as the club’s 2006.theButThompsonNicholls,Wilson,namelyaverageathenForeventualtheFAfirstSecondsquadmediaSvenRoadtogethermajorclubprominencereturned2002-03RoundFAandthesecuredhismanageDevelopmentCommunityOfficertotheDucks,andinbriefspellinchargehepromotionbacktoIsthmianPremierDivisionextendedtheclub’sproudCuprecordwithaFirsttriptoPortVale.sawAylesburytonationaltwice.FirstthewasprivilegedtoplayapartinanEnglandgetastheBuckinghamfacilitieswereusedbyGoranErikssonforaconferenceandbytheforatrainingsession.theclubmadetheireverappearanceintheTrophysemi-finals,whereDuckswerebeatenbywinnersBurscough.variousreasonstheclubbegantocyclethroughstringofmanagersatanoftwoaseason–ChrisBoothe,KevinPaulCurtis,DannyJonFranklin,TonyandMarkEaton.nothingwastomatchlowpointofsummerFormerchairmanBill

After a disappointing start to the 2015-16 season, Tony Joyce tendered his resignation after six years at the club and was replaced by Glyn Creaser who had been coach under Tony. In Glyn’s first full season in charge, he led the club to the semi-final of the Southern League Cup, before losing at Premier Division St Ives. He also guided the team to 13th position in the Central

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AfterDivision.two seasons ground sharing at the ASM Stadium in Thame, a decision was made to return to The Meadow, the home of Chesham United for the 2017-18 season. After a disappointing start to the league campaign, manager Glyn Creaser was relieved of his responsibilities following a 6-1 home defeat against Cambridge City in December 2017, with the team lying second from the bottom of the table. His assistant Ben Williams was appointed caretaker manager in his place, before being appointed in a full time capacity in January. Ben steadied the ship successfully, integrating a number of new young players and developing a great team spirit, which saw the Ducks rise to 13th in the league, winning nine of their last 13 matches.

The 2020-21 season suffered the same fate, abandoned after just two months. But that was still long enough for the Ducks to suffer heartbreak in the FA Cup, losing a penalty shoot-out to Moneyfields (in a game that had already seen four penalties) – before bouncing back to win on penalties against Tilbury in the FA ThereTrophy.were hopes the form from the two cancelled seasons could be maintained, and 2021-22 began well with out best run in the FA Cup for a decade – scoring more goals than eventual winners Liverpool before being knocked out 1-0 by National League South side Ebbsfleet United. Just outside the play-offs at Christmas, the team unfortunately suffered a collapse in form, losing 10 consecutive games before rallying to avoid a relegation scrap, and finishing in 14th

is the club’s 125th anniversary, and hopefully the team can achieve success to celebrate this significant milestone in the club’s history.

2011-12 saw further progression in the league with the Ducks eventually finishing fourth after a strong run of results at the tail end of the season. There was disappointment, however in the cups with the team being out of all cup competitions by mid November.

The 2012-13 season saw the club competing for the title, being in the top four for the entire season. Finally finishing second to Dunstable Town, gaining promotion to the Southern League courtesy of the FA’s restructuring of the feeder leagues and the additional promotional places that created. The season was capped by securing the Spartan League Premier Division Cup, beating Hadley 3-2 after extra time.

The Ducks’ first season back in the Southern league saw them achieve a creditable 12th place finish in a strong division. Other highlights from the season was a much better FA Cup run and notable victories against Southern Premier League opponents Hemel Hempstead, Chesham and Burnham in the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup and The Red Insure Cup.

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 Season2010-11.

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.

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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.

Berks & Bucks Senior Cup 1913-14, 1985-86, 1996-97, 1999-00

CLUB HONOURS

FA Quarter-finalsTrophy 1980-81

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Premier Cup 2012-13

Semi-finals 2003

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Southern League Division One South Runner up 1979-80

Delphian League Champions 1953-54

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Runner-up 2012-13

Southern League Midlands Division Runner up 1984-85

Isthmian League Runner-up 1998-99

Spartan League Division One Champions 1938-39 Runner up 1934-35 Spartan WesternLeagueSection Champions 1945-46

Spartan League Champions 1908-09 Runner-up 1913-14, 1928-29

1932-33, 1933-34, 1952-53, 1953-54

FA FirstCupround 1951-52, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1990-91, 1992-93, 2001-02

Second round 1988-89, 1989-90, 1991-92 Third round 1994-95

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Southern League Champions 1987-88

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Experienced player who counts Hayes and Yeading United, Farnborough, Eastleigh, Tonbridge Angels, Lewes and Egham Town among his former clubs. The 32-year-old Ghana/Canada dual national is a central midfielder who began his career in the youth system at Preston North End.

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Winger signed from Beaconsfield Town in August 2022. The 19-year-old Anderson has been part of the Academy23 set-up with 14 appearances for Slough Town U23s last season, scoring eight times. His form earned him a call up to the senior team, and he made his debut for the Rebels against Eastbourne Borough in April, scoring the opening goal. Prior to joining Slough, Anderson was part of the Reading youth system.

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Striker who joined the Ducks late in July 2021 after impressing during pre-season.He started his career as a youth player with Luton Town before featuring regularly for Oxford City in the National League South. Spells at Hitchin Town, St Ives Town and Old Bradwell United followed. After four goals in seven games for the Ducks, he attracted the attention of North Leigh and joined the Oxfordshire side in October 2021, but returned to the Ducks in December.

ANTHONY BALL

Impressive young right back who can also play in midfield who joined the club at the end of December 2018, ‘Bally’ won Aylesbury FC’s Young Player of the Year award in 2017-18 as he was a regular for town neighbours Aylesbury FC in what was his first season in senior football. A graduate of the Luton Town Cedars development programme, he has also featured for Winslow United before joining Berkhamsted in the summer on his way to the Ducks.

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Striker currently on loan to the Ducks from MK Dons’ academy.

The younger brother of Anthony Ball, the 20-year-old plays as a full back or winger, and signed for the Ducks in March 2021. He has played for Aston Clinton, Winslow United, Luton Town Cedars, and Aylesbury Vale Dynamos.

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Young goalkeeper who first signed senior forms in March 2018, making his debut the following August as a half-time substitute after an injury to regular stopper Jack Hopwood. Went on to mark his debut season with a Manager’s Player of the Year award, but found opportunities limited the following year before moving to Aylesbury Vale Dynamos seeking more football. Returned to Aylesbury United in summer 2021 and claimed both the number one shirt and a second consecutive Manager’s Player of the Year award.

Young defender who signed for the club in Summer 2022 and is currently studying at West Herts College academy under the supervision of Sonny French. Made his debut against Kidlington this season, and immediately provided an assist for our second goal.

Goalkeeper joined the Ducks in August 2022, with previous experience at step four with Chalfont St Peter. He’s familiar with The Meadow, having come through the ranks of the Chesham United academy.

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Talented midfielder and co-vice captain signed for Aylesbury United in March 2015 from town neighbours Aylesbury FC, where he was a former Player of the Season winner. The 2022-23 season is Sonny’s ninth campaign with the Ducks, having now amassed more than 200 games, and was in fine form before the Coronavirus pandemic curtailed the past two seasons – enjoying his most prolific season in 2019-20 with 13 goals to his name.

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Ever reliable left back who has barely missed a game since being recruited from Leighton Town in summer 2014 after a four-year association with the Bedfordshire side, having previously played for Dunstable Town and AFC Dunstable before that. Jake’s year-on-year improvement culminated in him being named Supporters’ Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year at the end of the 2016-17 campaign, having been named the Most Improved Player in 2015-16, and is now the team’s co-vice captain.

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The Evesham United Football Club that we know today dates from just after the Second World War when soldiers returning from action reformed the club and immediately joined the Worcestershire League. However, a club did exist in Evesham prior to the War, the “Town” reaching the FA Amateur Cup Final in 1923, losing 2-1 after extra time to London Caledonians at CrystalStartingPalace.inthe 1951-52 season, in the club’s first five years in the thethirdtheirrunners-upLeagueCombinationWorcestershiretheywereChampionstwiceandontwooccasions,lowestpositionbeinginthatfirstseason.In1956theylefttojoinBirminghamLeagueandfollowedthiswitha

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but managed to turn things around and Evesham eventually finished mid-table with a creditable 50 points. The 2004-05 campaign saw Evesham take their place in the Southern League Division One West, with Busst in his first full season in charge with the experienced Paul West as his assistant. It turned out to be a season to remember for Evesham’s long-suffering fans with the Robins earning a place in the play-offs. A tense 2-1 victory against Ashford Town (Middlesex) paired Evesham with local rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in the play-off final. A crowd of over 800 squeezed into Common Road to witness Evesham romp to a 4-0 win and promotion to the Southern League Premier Division for the first time in their history. After a poor run of results, Busst left in February 2006 and West stepped up to take over. Despite a marked improvement, Evesham were relegated on the final day of the season, finishing just one point behind Northwood.

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move to the Warwickshire League in 1959 before returning to the Worcester (now Midland Combination) in 1963. They won the league title four times (1965-66, 1967-68, 1968-69, and 1991-92) and reached the Challenge Cup Final on six occasions, lifting the trophy in 1988 and 1992.Initially the club played at Crown Meadow, moving to Common Road in 1968 and opening the clubhouse in 1975.A terrific season in 199192 saw the club complete a memorable double of Midland Combination Premier Division Champions, thus achieving promotion to the Southern League Midlands Division, and the Combination Challenge Cup. They also reached the quarter final of the FA Vase before losing to eventual finalists Guiseley. Some £5,000 was spent on the ground and they marked their first season in the Southern League by finishing in a creditable 15th position.Anumber of managers and poor theclubBussttoaappointedBusst,DavisfollowedseasonsbutinNovember2003,formerCoventryCitydefender,wassuccessorPhilMullen.tookoverastrugglingnearfootoftheDr.

After selling their Common Road ground for housing Evesham entered into a ground share agreement with Worcester City while moves were being put in place to build a new stadium on the southern outskirts of Evesham.

the First Round Proper of the FA Cup for the first time in their history before bowing out to Torquay United at Plainmoor and completed a second Worcestershire Senior Cup win in three seasons when defeating Kidderminster Harriers in the final.2009-10 was a season of struggles as the Robins finished in 16th place. After being just outside the playoffs when the bad weather disrupted the season, a disastrous run of only two wins in the last 25 games saw them in freefall, before they finally made sure of staying in the division with a point at home to Bedford Town with three games left to play.

After five and a half years at the helm Manager Paul West and his brother and assistant manager Leon West called time on one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. Matt Clarke was appointed as the new manager at the end of November 2011 and joining him as his assistant was Rob Elmes together with UEFA B-qualified coach Kieran Jackson.Season 2011-12 was a disappointment with the club being relegated from the Evo-Stik Southern Premier Division and after spending six years ground sharing at Worcester City the Robins

2008-09 saw Evesham back in the Premier Division and finishing in a creditable ninth position. They reached

A mediocre start to the 2012-13 season saw Matt Clarke and Rob Elmes resign from their positions with Paul West returning to see the team through to the end of the season. West departed in early May 2013 and was replaced by former West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland midfielder Shaun Cunnington. The experienced Cunnington managed previously at Willenhall Town, Alvechurch and Halesowen Town. The squad was revamped with high hopes for a successful 2013-14 campaign. However, after a series of poor results Cunnington resigned his position at the end of October with former Bishops Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt taking over as the new permanent boss.

Season 2013-14 was a disappointing one for the Robins who finished 16th in the South & West Division. Season 2014-15 will be remembered as one of success and heartache for the club. The Robins enjoyed an excellent run in the FA Cup before bowing out to Conference South side Bromley in the Fourth Qualifying Round after beating higher graded Redditch United and Histon on the way. Following the FA Cup exit a remarkable run of form resulted in just one defeat in 28 league games and a second-place finish in the South & West Division behind champions Merthyr Town. However, despite home advantage in the play-offs Evesham suffered a

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2010-11 was again a season of contrasting fortunes with the club in the drop zone at Christmas and staring relegation in the face. However, some shrewd signings saw the club enjoy a tremendous run of form and climb the table to finish in a respectable 12th spot.

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In 2006-07, the club took a step in the right direction with former Wigan, Bradford and Port Vale defender West, again at the helm. Evesham lifted the Worcestershire Senior Cup for the first time, beating Stourbridge 2-1 in the final. The play-offs were also reached but unfortunately a late goal ensured Bromsgrove a narrow 1-0 win and eventual promotion.Season2007-08 turned out to be one of the most memorable in the club’s history. The club took Blue Square Premier Halifax Town to a replay in the Fourth Qualifying Round of the F.A. Cup before losing 2-1 at the Shay. In the Carlsberg Trophy, West’s side beat higher graded Bromsgrove Rovers and Corby Town on route to the Third Qualifying Round, before going out at Blue Square North Redditch United after a replay. However, it was Evesham’s league form that caught the imagination. Despite suffering three defeats in the opening six games. Evesham put together a remarkable run of results and stormed to the top of the British Gas Midlands Division. Only two more reversals followed in 34 league games and West’s side clinched the championship ahead of Leamington with a game to spare. A massive 91 points were bagged, and a staggering 22 clean sheets kept in 40 games with the experienced Mark Owen topping the clubs scoring charts with 33 goals, including two hat-tricks.

began the 2012-13 season in Division One South & West at their new Spiers & Hartwell Jubilee Stadium.

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out of The Bigfreebet League Challenge Cup at the very firstInhurdle.theleague victories were hard to come by winning just eight of the first 18 games of the season. With mid-season form looking reasonable it was starting to look like being a mediocre season until United put together a fantastic late season run, winning nine out of the last 12 league games. The play-off semifinal had an air of déjà vu about it, with the scores between the Robins and Swindon Supermarine being all level after 120 minutes, it was another season of not to be as Supermarine who eventually won the play-offs pushing Evesham aside 5-4 on penalties. Making the playoffs for a third time in four years was no mean feat, and one that would afford Paul ‘Colly’ Collicutt another tilt at promotion in 2018-19.

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The 2018-19 season was not one of Evesham’s finest, eventually finishing seventh in Evo-Stik League South Division One South. A disappointing league record for the season of 19 wins, six draws and 13 losses caused the clubs committee

disappointing defeat against LarkhallSeasonAthletic.2015-16 was another successful one for United who finished just two points short of the playoffs. Due to Cinderford’s refusal to accept promotion at the end of last season, United were originally placed in the Evo-Stik Northern League, but after a successful appeal were re-instated in the Southern League South & WestTheDivision.2016-17 campaign saw the Robins reach the South & West play-offs for a second time in three years but were narrowly beaten by Salisbury City in the Semi-finals. For the 2017-18 season, Paul Collicutt will again be in the hot seat looking to go one better this timeInaround.2017-18 the club did not have a brilliant start to the season in either the league or in the cup competitions, losing to Newcastle Town in the FA Cup Preliminary Round replay, having drawn at Newcastle the Robins lost 3-2 after extra time. A first-round defeat at home in The FA Trophy to Cirencester town saw more cup misery, this was compounded when Stratford Town put Evesham

to review the position of manager, sadly it was agreed that Paul Collicutt would be relieved of his duties. Next came the task of finding a replacement, very quickly it became obvious that there really was only one choice, that of a young manager called Carl Abbott. Carl had been managing Midland Football League Premier Division side Quorn, until the Robins opportunity came along and he said, “the chance to manage Evesham was an exciting opportunity that was one he could not pass up”. Prior to Quorn, Carl had been at the helm of Market Drayton Town along with two lengthy spells at both Wolverhampton Casuals and Hinckley AFC. The club enters the 2019-20 season with renewed optimism both on and off the park.

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Rhys Bennett Defender made his debut last season and is the first product of the EUFC academy to progress to the first team.

Midfielder joined from Bewdley Town after playing for Alvechurch, where he

Town last season and is a product of their Academy. He has also appeared for FC Stratford and Bishops Cleeve.

Isaac Parry

Joe Hunt Defender made his Cheltenham Town debut in August 2021 in the Papa John’s Trophy at Bristol Rovers. The teenager featured for Evesham last season on loan.

Chris Knowles

Goalkeeper is a product of the club’s youth system and has been promoted to the first team.

Goalkeeper and second-year scholar with Oxford United who has signed on loan.

OPPOSITION PROFILES

Kyle Belmonte

Midfielder re-signed for EUFC during the summer of 2020, having previously played here between 2016 and 2018 during which time he made 51 appearances. He has also played for Bishops Cleeve and Cinderford Town.

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Elliott Keightley Defender is a former Hartpury University graduate. He joined the club with a vast amount of Southern League experience. He has also enjoyed spells for North Leigh, Paulton Rovers and Yate Town, amongst others.

Daniel Djurovic Defender joined from Redditch United, for whom he has made 19 appearances. Daniel is a defender who was previously in the academy at Birmingham City.

Jordan Stoddart Centre-back Jordan joins the Robins from Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division side Worcester Raiders, where he was captain. Worcester-born, he has also had spells with Bishops Cleeve, Cirencester Town, Worcester City, who he also skippered, and Redditch United, joining the Raiders in January 2019.

Michael O’Regan Defender played for Stratford

Alfie Dunn

had been since July 2020. He moved to Lye Meadow from Worcester Raiders. He previously gained experience with Redditch United in 201718 and was also on the books at Stratford Town, Worcester City, Kidderminster Harriers, Malvern Town, Walsall Wood and Upton Town.

Josh Aldridge

Lorcan Sheehan

A talented ball-playing midfielder was recently released by League One side Cheltenham Town after a two-year scholarship at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium with his home-town club.

Adam Mace Defender joined Evesham from Bishops Cleeve where he had been the captain. He was also at Cheltenham Town as a junior, before also playing for Shortwood United and Slimbridge FC. Club captain.

Charlie Wise Defender joined from Bromsgrove Sporting after spells at Brackley Town and before that a couple of seasons at Corby Town, when he joined in August 2019 from Banbury United. He was part of Banbury’s promotionwinning side of season 2015 leaving the club in August 2016 for Kidlington and then moving on to Wantage Town in February 2017. He re-signed for Banbury in September 2017. Charlie originally came through the Brackley Town youth system.

Midfielder started his career within the Bashley youth system and made his way into the senior team in the 2004-05 season. He then appeared for Salisbury and then Bashley where he made over 250 appearances. He moved to Australia for three years, where he played his football for Wolves FC, and upon returning to the UK in 2014, he dual registered with Cirencester Town and Gloucester City. For Gloucester, Chris made over 150 appearances at National League North and South level. Chris joined WestonSuper-Mare in December 2019 where he played until sustaining a knee injury. Chris took on a coaching role in 2021.

Midfielder has moved from United Counties League Premier Division South side Easington Sports. He came through the Sports’ youth section.

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Midfielder progressed through the Cheltenham Town youth system and appeared for us on loan last season.

Connor Jakeways

Anton Sambrook, assistant manager

Aaron Evans-Harriott

Mike Ford, manager

Forward signed for Evesham from Slimbridge in November 2021. The pacey striker also plays on the wing with bags of Southern League experience. Previous clubs include Highworth Town, Redditch United and Cirencester Town.

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As a player Mike represented Cardiff City and Oxford United, clocking up close to 500 league appearances, gaining two promotions during that time. Following retirement due to injury, Mike has managed Oxford United (twice in caretaker roles) and was also assistant manager there for a period. He then went on to manage Oxford City, (2009-2014) leading them to promotion to the National League Southern Division. He then moved to Banbury United (2015-2020) where he gained promotion from Evesham’s level in 2016, before establishing them in the Premier Division from that point. He helped manage St. Ives Town last season. Mike is a UEFA A licensed coach, who has experience working with and developing young players, including being the Oxford United Youth Team Manager.

Toumani played for Evesham in the 2018-19 season, making 10 ForwardOwenappearances.Jamesbeganhis career in the Oxford United youth team turning professional in October 2017. He made his senior debut in 2018 against Blackburn Rovers. He had loans at Oxford City, Stratford Town, Bracknell Town and Chalfont St Peter. He was released by Oxford United and moved to Chalfont St Peter on a permanent deal, but the season was cut short due to Covid-19. In July 2021, he signed for Stratford Town and appeared 35 times last season.

Ben Whitehead

Toumani Sidibe

Evesham-based midfielder became the youngest player at the time, to feature in a Football League match for Cheltenham Town back in 2019 at the age of 16, when he played in a EFL Trophy match against West Ham United under 21s. In February 2020, a transfer fee was agreed to take him from Cheltenham to Coventry City in the Championship. The former Welsh under-15 international played a number of games at under 23 level.

Anton played 250 games for Banbury United and Brackley Town before starting his coaching career in 2004. He was part of Mike’s management team at Banbury United from 2016-20, also having a previous spell at the club as assistant manager from 2007-09. He had previous coaching and management roles at Bedworth United and Cogenhoe United before returning to Banbury in 2016. He also worked with Mike at St. Ives Town.

Forward signed for Cirencester Town in the summer of 2017 from Didcot Town. His previous clubs included Swindon Supermarine, Didcot Town, Wantage Town and Chippenham Town. Ben netted an incredible 86 goals in 87 games in two seasons at Cirencester Town. He moved to Weston-SuperMare in June 2019. However, after a series of injuries and the pandemic, Ben re-joined Cirencester Town initially onloan and then permanently last season.

Mike Byrne, coach Mike is a vastly experienced and highly qualified coach. Mike is a FA coach developer and is the holder of the UEFA A licence for outfield and goalkeeping. He has previously held coaching positions with Forest Green Rovers’ first team and the youth academies at Bristol Rovers, theForestcurrentlyofTown,WanderersWolverhamptonandSwindonaswellasanumbernon-leaguesides.Mikeworksfull-timewithGreenRoversbasedinacademy.

28 JAN 15:00 H Cirencester Town LEAGUE

17 DEC 15:00 H AFC Dunstable LEAGUE

14 SEP 19:45 H Evesham United FA TRO

12 NOV 15:00 A Cirencester Town LEAGUE

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7 JAN 15:00 A Barton Rovers LEAGUE

26 OCT 19:45 H Highworth Town LEAGUE

23 NOV 19:45 A Kidlington LEAGUE

3 DEC 15:00 H Harlow Town LEAGUE

14 JAN 15:00 H Hertford Town LEAGUE

26 DEC 15:00 A Thame United LEAGUE

18 FEB 15:00 H Hadley LEAGUE

25 MAR 15:00 H Walthamstow LEAGUE

15 OCT 15:00 H Kempston Rovers LEAGUE

1 APR 15:00 A Highworth Town LEAGUE

22 OCT 15:00 A Walthamstow LEAGUE

10 DEC 15:00 A Hadley LEAGUE

10 APR 15:00 H Thame United LEAGUE

18 MAR 15:00 A Kempston Rovers LEAGUE

22 APR 15:00 H Ware LEAGUE

29 OCT 15:00 H Biggleswade LEAGUE

15 APR 15:00 A Biggleswade LEAGUE

4 MAR 15:00 H Welwyn Garden City LEAGUE

17 SEP 15:00 A Welwyn Garden City LEAGUE

26 NOV 15:00 A Hertford Town LEAGUE

25 FEB 15:00 A AFC Dunstable LEAGUE

FA CUP 0-1 293 Davis

2 JAN 15:00 H Berkhamsted LEAGUE

4 FEB 15:00 A Biggleswade Town LEAGUE

19 NOV 15:00 H Waltham Abbey LEAGUE

5 NOV 15:00 A Ware LEAGUE

8 APR 15:00 A Waltham Abbey LEAGUE

21 JAN 15:00 A Didcot Town LEAGUE

8 OCT 15:00 H Biggleswade Town LEAGUE

FIXTURES & APPEARANCES DATE TIME VERSUS COMP RES ATT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 AUG 15:00 A Ashton and Backwell United FA CUP 0-2 85 Davis A. Ball Jones Wood O’Connor ⚽ McNamara ⚽ Hogg 13 AUG 15:00 A Harlow Town LEAGUE 3-3 222 Davis A. Ball Bewley ⚽⚽ Wood O’Connor McNamara Hogg ⚽ �� 16 AUG 19:45 H Kidlington LEAGUE 2-0 111 Davis A. Ball �� Bewley Wood McNamara Lamboh Hogg �� 19 AUG 19:45 H Ardley United FA CUP 1-0 161 Davis A. Ball Bewley Wood McNamara McElroy Hogg 27 AUG 15:00 H Barton Rovers LEAGUE 2-1 101 Davis A. Ball Bewley Wood Jones McNamara �� Anderson 29 AUG 15:00 A Berkhamsted LEAGUE 0-4 394 Davis �� Jones Bewley Wood O’Connor McNamara �� Anderson

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1 OCT 15:00 A FC Romania LEAGUE

18 OCT 19:45 H Didcot Town LEAGUE

11 FEB 15:00 H FC Romania LEAGUE

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Lamboh �� Anderson Rudd Jenkins Anderson Riddick Anthonio-Forde ⚽ Seaton �� Rudd ⚽ Aluko-Olukun Mukwada Jenkins Townsend Lamboh Anderson Lamboh Anthonio-Forde Seaton McElroy Aluko-Olukun Dyer Duggan Townsend Clifford Lamboh Anthonio-Forde Seaton Townsend Aluko-Olukun French Duggan Anderson Rudd

�� McElroy Seaton Lamboh Mukwada Dyer Aluko-Olukun Anthonio-Forde Appiah Rudd McElroy ⚽ Anthonio-Forde ⚽ Seaton �� Mukwada Dyer Aluko-Olukun Riddick Appiah Clifford Riddick Anthonio-Forde �� Seaton Mukwada ⚽ Dyer

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HELP US ENSURE MATCHES ARE SAFE AND ENJOYABLE FOR ALL LOVE FOOTBALL. PROTECT THE GAME. FOOTBALL HAS COME TOGETHER TO TOUGHEN MEASURES ADDRESSING FAN BEHAVIOUR AT CRIMINALINHASBEHAVIOURDANGEROUSMATCHESNOPLACEOURGAME.POTENTIALCONSEQUENCES:BEHAVIOUR: Entering the pitch without Smokepermissionbombs and pyros Throwing objects Drug Discriminatoryuse behaviour Serious Automaticinjuryclub ban Reported to the police Criminal atEducationrecordandemploymentrisk

Aylesbury United reserves the right to remove or refuse entry to the ground at any time.

We know those who commit these illegal acts do not represent the majority of supporters. Please work with us to call out the risks.

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entering the pitch without permission Throwing objects onto the pitch Drug use within the football ground Discriminatory behaviour

STADIUM SAFETY

who enters the pitch without permission and those carrying or using smoke bombs or pyros will now receive an automatic club ban. These measures could also now apply to the parents or guardians of children involved in these activities.

For everyone’s safety, we will report anyone carrying out these offences to the police, which can result in a criminal Anyonerecord.

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Information and Cyber Security Simon.lacey@oliverlacey.comwww.oliverlacey.comConsultants

Aylesbury United want to make you aware of new measures being taken across all of football, and the National League System (NLS), to ensure everyone can have a safe and enjoyable Weexperience.aresupporting strong action from the FA, and across the NLS to tackle antisocial and criminal behaviours that put all of us at Pleaserisk.

This reflects the seriousness of the risks to fans and staff – pyros can burn at 2000 degrees Celsius and cause life-changing injuries, while entering the pitch endangers players, managers and match Itofficials.alsoimpacts the hard working volunteers, who ensure that our special part of the game continues to run.

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remember the following activities are illegal, dangerous, have serious consequences and have no place in our game: Carrying or using smoke bombs or pyros Invading the pitch or

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AYLESBURY.FOOTBALL CLUB P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Berkhamsted 4 3 0 1 10 2 8 9 2 Didcot Town 4 3 0 1 12 7 5 9 3 Kidlington 4 3 0 1 7 3 4 9 4 Ware 4 3 0 1 8 6 2 9 5 Kempston Rovers 4 2 2 0 10 4 6 8 6 Aylesbury United 4 2 1 1 7 8 -1 7 7 AFC Dunstable 2 2 0 0 5 0 5 6 8 Thame United 3 2 0 1 5 3 2 6 9 Walthamstow 4 2 0 2 6 7 -1 6 10 Biggleswade 4 1 2 1 6 6 0 5 11 FC Romania 4 1 2 1 5 7 -2 5 12 Waltham Abbey 4 1 1 2 7 6 1 4 13 Highworth Town 4 1 1 2 2 10 -8 4 14 Hertford Town 2 1 0 1 7 6 1 3 15 Welwyn Garden City 4 1 0 3 3 12 -9 3 16 Harlow Town 3 0 2 1 6 7 -1 2 17 Barton Rovers 4 0 2 2 4 7 -3 2 18 Biggleswade Town 4 0 2 2 3 6 -3 2 19 Cirencester Town 4 0 1 3 2 6 -4 1 20 Hadley 2 0 0 2 1 3 -2 0

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