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MALDON & TIPTREE

HARINGEY BOROUGH

EMIRATES FA CUP FOURTH ROUND QUALIFYING SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2020 KICK-OFF: 3.00PM

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CONTENTS

Chairman Eddy Garty MANAGER Wayne Brown COACH Adam Flint PHYSIO Ollie Reardon SPORTS ANALYST Dan Hurwood GENERAL MANAGER Ron Dangerfield SECRETARY Roger Stapleton TREASURER Stewart Fussell HNR VICE-PRESIDENT Bob Baker COMMITTEE MEMBERS Bob Baker Darren Gibbons Dave Garwood Dave Wilsher Michael Hunt Neal Myers Roger Stapleton Tony Williams PROGRAMME EDITOR Duplexity Artwork SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Richard Buckby IMAGES Ben Pooley @Pooley_Pitchside

WAYNE BROWN

MATCH ACTION: GRAYS ATHLETIC

BLAST FROM THE PAST: RHYS HENRY

OPPOSITION: CLUB HISTORY

OPPOSITION: PLAYER PROFILES

EMIRATES FA CUP: THE JOURNEY SO FAR...

MALDON & TIPTREE: CLUB HISTORY

MALDON & TIPTREE: PLAYER PROFILES

FIXTURES & RESULTS

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE STATS

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IN CHARGE:

WAYNE BROWN GOOD AFTERNOON AND WELCOME TO PARK DRIVE FOR THE FOURTH QUALIFYING ROUND OF THE FA CUP. I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO TOM AND HIS HARINGEY TEAM, ALONG WITH THEIR SUPPORTERS AND TODAY’S MATCH OFFICIALS.

Last time out against Grays, I thought we played okay in the first half, however I think upon reflection we could have been better when in possession of the football and we should have stretched them more than we did. Their set-up was fairly similar to our last comtest, but for a slight tweak in formation. As I have said before, goals win games and our two goals in quick succession on the stroke of the half-time killed them off in truth. I was disappointed not to collect our sixth clean sheet of the season, however I can’t be too critical of the lads, when we have scored four goals at home against an impressive Grays side. Today’s match against Haringey will be tough – they have an impressive record in the FA Cup and have achieved a great deal over the last few seasons. It is not too long ago they were live on national television themselves and almost beat AFC Wimbledon. I know we played them last season, however our team has changed a lot since then and I know they rested a couple of players on that day, I expect today will be a completely different battle. It is a real bonus for us, that we are at home and we are able to welcome supporters in to the ground, even if our capacity for the

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match has been reduced. Haringey are dynamic and explosive in attack, they score lots of goals and we will have to be at our best to stop them. We have also scored plenty of goals this season, so let’s hope for a good match-up. We are looking forward to the game and of course, welcoming Laste Dombaxe back to Park Drive. We were close to keeping hold of Laste in the summer, however our lack of promotion was problem the sticking point – I have no complaints in his decision to sign for Haringey though, which is about 10 minutes from his home. I have a lot of respect for him and we know what he is capable of, he was an extremely impressive player for his football club during the two seasons he was with us. Although it is disappointing that Government restrictions are only allowing 400 spectators to watch the match, we are looking forward to playing in what is a “sell-out” crowd. I and the lads really appreciate the support you have given the team so far this season. Please keep it up and be our 12th man today. Let’s hope our boys can put on a show for you. Enjoy the game, Wayne

“IT IS A REAL BONUS FOR US, THAT WE ARE AT HOME AND WE ARE ABLE TO WELCOME SUPPORTERS IN TO THE GROUND, EVEN IF OUR CAPACITY FOR THE MATCH HAS BEEN REDUCED”

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MATCH ACTION

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SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER | BUILDBASE FA TROPHY SECOND ROUND QUALIFYING | ATT: 319

Maldon & Tiptree progressed to the next round of the FA Trophy, courtesy of a four-one win over Grays Athletic. Manager, Wayne Brown made several changes from the side who beat Braintree Town on Tuesday night, with Sam Cornish and Aaron

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William-Bushell returning to the starting eleven. Having enjoyed a penalty shootout win against the same opposition just a few weeks ago, Maldon started on the front foot and dominated possession in the opening

stages. In the 18th minute, the Jammers were awarded a penalty after ex-Maldon shotstopper, Danny Sambridge fouled Adam Vyse in the penalty area. Vyse, picked himself up and dispatched his spot kick in to the corner of the net, leaving Sambridge no chance.

Following the goal, the home side had chances to extend their lead, with Scott Kemp denied by Sambridge and Martyn Stokes & Billy Cracknell both missing their half chances. The next to go close for Maldon was goalscorer Vyse, after smart work from Kemp found Vyse, but his header went over the cross-bar. With two minutes to go until the interval, the Jammers extended their lead in spectacular fashion. Midfielder, William-Bushell collected the ball thirty yards from goal, before taking a couple of touches and unleasing a powerful effort which flew in to the top corner, leaving Sambridge with no chance. One minute later and Maldon had a third. A ball over the top of the napping Grays defence, Sambridge rushed out of his box, however Andre Hasanally was on hand to get the first touch, around a now stranded Sambridge, before rolling the ball in to the net for this second goal in as many games. After a dominant first half display, the Jammers started the second half how they maintained the first, in control without appearing troubled in defence as Grays struggled to build in momentum in attack. With perhaps one eye on next weeks mouth-watering cup tie, Wayne Brown made changes to his side, which slightly affected the match. As Grays looked to find a way back in to the game, they made changes themselves without causing the Jammers any trouble. With just eight minutes left on the Refereeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watch, Maldon scored their fourth. Smart play from Cracknell down the right, freed Hasanally whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect through ball found Hamza Kaid who took a single touch before slotting the ball underneath Sambridge for his first goal of the season. With five minutes left, Grays afternoon took a turn for the worse as defender Pat Ahern collected his second yellow card and was shown a red, to reduce the visitors to ten men. In stoppage time, Grays scored nothing more than a consolation goal as Mitchell Hahn scored his second goal at Park Drive of the season, as his effort took a wicked deflection to creep past Ben McNamara in the Maldon goal, as the home defence were denied another cleant sheet.

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BLAST

PAST FROM THE

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WHEN DID YOU PLAY FOR THE JAMMERS AND WHO WAS IN CHARGE? My most recent spell was when Kev Horlock was in charge, before that I played under Steve Ball, David Wright and Liam Bailey. All individually very good coaches in their own ways. BEST PLAYER YOU PLAYED WITH WHILST WITH MALDON? I was lucky enough to play with some very talented young players, some who have moved on and played higher too which shows the quality the club have produced over the years. Best player Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played with would have

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“EVEN THOUGH WE LOST THAT DAY IT WAS GREAT TO EXPERIENCE THE PLAY-OFFS ALONE AND THEN THE FINAL” to be Matt Lock, just for his professionalism and the way he led the team, but that’s not an easy decision! WHAT IS YOUR BEST MEMORY, WHILST PLAYING FOR THE CLUB? I think the best memory despite the result was probably the play-off final against Thurrock, even though we lost that day it was great to experience the play-offs alone and then the final. WHAT IS YOUR WORST MEMORY WHILST PLAYING FOR THE JAMMERS? It would have to be the same experience! The heartache of losing that play-off final stayed with us for a while and it was also the last time a lot of that successful team played together that year, so a lot of mixed emotions. AWAY FROM PARK DRIVE, YOUR MOST ENJOYABLE MOMENT IN FOOTBALL? For me personally it would still have to be being offered a professional contract at Southend when I was 18. Everything I’d worked so hard for was rewarded in one moment and that will stay with me forever. WHAT TEAM ARE YOU PLAYING FOR NOW? OR IF YOU’VE STOPPED PLAYING, WHAT ARE YOU UP TO, THESE DAYS? I’m currently playing for Felixstowe & Walton, which is also my second spell there. Local club to me, great fans and well supported.

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HARINGEY BOROUGH

CLUB HISTORY NICKNAME The Borough FOUNDED 1973 GROUND Coles Park CAPACITY 2,500 RECENT FORM Cray Wanderers (H) Saturday 17 October L 1-3 Bracknell Town (H) Tuesday 13 October W 5-1 Brightlingsea Regent (A) Saturday 10 October W 3-0 East Thurrock United (H) Monday 5 October W 3-1

It was not until 1970 that a team competed under the name of Haringey Borough when Woodgreen Town who had played at Coles Park since 1930 changed their name to Haringey Borough. A merger with Edmonton FC resulted in a brief change of name to Edmonton & Haringey FC until 1976 when the present name was re-adopted. After a period of instability and a year in the wilderness away from senior football they were admitted to the Spartan League in 1989 retaining Premier Division membership throughout until the South Midlands League merger in season 1997/98 when they finished 7th in the Premier Division South to secure membership of the new “combined” Premier Division in 1998/99 as well as being runners up in the League’s Premier Division Cup. In 2004 after an unsuccessful attempt to move the Club to the nearby New River Sports stadium and a walk out of the existing Committee Aki Achillea who had commenced his association with the Club in 1995 was appointed to lead the Club forward and together with George Kilikita and Secretary John Bacon the club sought

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to engage more with the local community and tap into the talent locally. Youth teams were commenced and run successfully for many years at various age levels with some considerable success particularly at the older age groups including progress into the 2nd round proper of the FA Youth Cup in 2006/07. The Women’s Team, formed in 1999 were promoted to the top Division for 2002/03 of the Eastern Region Women’s League where they have had notable success over the years. In 2005/06 they were losing League Cup finalists by the odd goal of seven in a thrilling contest with Norwich City Canaries. The senior men’s team having been relegated to Division One of the Spartan South Midlands League in 2006/07 bounced back with promotion at the very first attempt and a fine season ended with both promotion and the winning of the Division One Cup. Back in the Premier Division for the season 2008/09 the Club again quickly found itself among the relegation strugglers leading to the appointment of the current Manager – the vastly experienced Tom Loizou. Tom

and his excellent loyal team of coaching staff have been instrumental in turning around the Club’s fortunes in the intervening years. In 2011/12 a highest ever 5th place was achieved and the League Challenge Trophy won. After massive stadium improvements in the close season with the erection of a new Clubhouse and new dressing rooms, hopes were high for 2012/13 but the poor weather and the problematic pitch led to a massive fixture backlog which negated any chance of a serious challenge for honours and the Club finished 9th. In 2013/14 the Club’s challenge for promotion took place in the Essex Senior League following a sideways switch imposed by the FA. The Club had its most successful season ever finishing runners-up by just a solitary point to Great Wakering Rovers and ended the season with 20 wins and one draw from the final 21 League games. The League title was nevertheless secured at the second attempt in 2014/15 with a haul of 103 points from 38 games and with it promotion to Step 4 in which we were allocated to the Ryman League Division One North. The first season at the higher level was a baptism of fire when only 7 points were garnered from the first 17 games but by the close of the season a further 43 points had been amassed from the remaining 29 games and the Club finished in a comfortable 15th place. The first season in the FA Trophy

produced two fine victories before a replay loss to Hitchin Town of the Evostik South Premier Division. The summer of 2016 saw yet further investment in the close season in the form of a 3G synthetic main pitch and added improvements to the perimeter, the spectator rails and the floodlights and has created a facility of which the Club can be proud; and has afforded a greater opportunity for the Club to move forward in all aspects. The first team in 2016/17 improved markedly on the previous season and had an excellent all round campaign although rather unfortunate not to finish the season on a high having ended with the “double heartbreak” of missing out on promotion through a 4-5 closely fought semi final play-off defeat to Maldon & Tiptree FC after finishing 5th in the Division and an odd goal 2-3 London Senior Cup semi-final loss at Metropolitan Police. But 2017/18 was to be the Club’s best ever and culminated in promotion to Step 3 via the play-off route with a 3-1 win over Canvey Island after automatic promotion had been missed by just two points. And in FA Competitions the 4th and final round of the Qualifying rounds for the FA Cup was reached, although that ended in disappointment with a 2-4 home defeat by Heybridge Swifts who then enjoyed a visit to Exeter City in the First Round Proper. In the FA Trophy we went right through the qualifying

campaign and were lucky enough to draw Leyton Orient in the First Round Proper which brought a record attendance of 1,133 to Coles Park and “The O’s” left mightily relieved at having come back to win 2-1 after going a goal down in the fifth minute. 2018/19 was to be the Club’s best ever season with an FA Cup run which took us into the First Round Proper where it was ended rather cruelly by AFC Wimbledon’s last minute goal at Coles Park in front of a record crowd of 2,710. Having led the Premier Division for several weeks in mid-season it was somewhat disappointing that we dropped from 2nd to 3rd on the last day of the season after a poor late run but still enjoyed home advantage in the play-off semi-final in which a 45 minute second half onslaught on the Tonbridge Angels goal produced only one coal in response to the two they had scored before the interval. Last season’s early termination was less of a disappointment for us than for most other Isthmian Premier Division Clubs as we were marooned in mid-table with no realistic prospect of entering either the promotion or relegation zones. The highlight of the season should have been the visit of National League Yeovil Town in the Final Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup but, as is well known, appalling crowd behaviour brought that game to an early end and the second game seemed something of an anti-climax.

THE BOROUGH TOOK ON LEAGUE TWO YEOVIL TOWN IN THE FA CUP LAST SEASON

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HARINGEY BOROUGH

THE SQUAD PLAYING SQUAD MANAGEMENT TOM LOIZOU MANAGER

A man with wealth of experience and knowledge of the game who is always running around for the club; his passion is there for everyone to see and he keeps everyone at the Club their toes - not just the players!

DAVID CUMBERBATCH ASSISTANT MANAGER

Often sits in the main stand watching the game and recording bits for time to time known sometimes as ‘Terry Connor or Howard the Halifax man” who gives you extra…”

JOHNNY FITSIOU COACH

His extensive knowledge and experience of conditioning has made the Borough players more aware of how to exert their power and pace game plan

THOMAS O’DONOGHUE COACH

Known as ‘Tucker’ is an experienced coach who joined the coaching staff at the Borough in 2016. Having started with the first team. Father of players Michael and Jamie.

GEORGIOS ARESTI

DANIEL AKINDAYINI

Much travelled striker signed from Cheshunt in mid-December 2019 who opened his account with a fine strike at Enfield on Boxing day 2019.

GEORGIOS ARESTI

Cypriot International midfielder who numbers AEK Athens among his previous Clubs; 2017/18 deadline day signing and near automatic selection last season.

BOBSON BAWLING

Attacking midfielder who joined us from Enfield Town at the start of this season having previously been with Crawley Town, Woking and St. Albans City.

SAMI BESSADI

Attacking midfielder who has come right through the ranks with the

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JORGE DJASSI=SAMBU Under 18s and Under 23s and is now a challenger for a First Team berth.

YANNICK BITSINDOU

Strong full back or defensive midfielder now in his third season with us having previously been with Dereham Town; squad player knocking on the door for a first team spot.

CHRISTOS DJAMAS

Cypriot Under 21 International signed in October 2020. Midfielder who was most recently on contract at Othello Athienoy and previously with Apoel Nicosia and Agia Napa.

JORGE DJASSI-SAMBU

Midfield powerhouse now in 7th season with Club; opponents know when they have been tackled by

SCOTT MITCHELL this non-stop box to box player. Dangerous in opponents box at set piece situations.

LASTE DOMBAXE

Central midfield lynch-pin – a great sprayer of telling passes; former Tottenham Hotspur Under 21 player who joined us at the start of this season having previously been with Maldon & Tiptree.

MICHAEL O’DONOGHUE his 9th season with us; excellent finisher with 13 League goals in an injury hit 2016/17; first team regular but appearances have been interrupted by injuries.

ROMAN MICHAEL-PERCIL

Our first signing of 2020 from Potters Bar Town; a winger who has been with several Isthmian Clubs after moving on from Tottenham Hotspurs Under 21s.

RAKIM RICHARDS League side Concord Rangers. Formerly a professional with Colchester United.

TOSIN OLUFEMI

Attack minded full back who rejoins us this season after a year away with National League side Concord Rangers. Also numbers Colchester United among his former Clubs.

RAKIM RICHARDS

SCOTT OLU DUROJAIYE

JONATHAN MILES

CALLUM ISMAIL

SCOTT MITCHELL

A summer 2017 signing; 22 year old central defender who was previously with Dagenham & Redbridge. Almost an ever present in 2017/18 season and now an established member of the squad.

Defender/midfielder; January 2020 signing from Cheshunt who played against us in an August 2019 fixture; numbers Ware, Northwood, Hoddesdon Town and Egham Town among his previous Clubs.

ARTHUR LEBLOND

JAMIE-LEE O’DONOGHUE

CLAUDIO VILCU

Powerful midfielder who has rejoined us having moved to Woking towards the end of 2018/19. Has played in Scotland for Falkirk and several other National league sides.

Skilful young full back previously with Bowers and Pitsea who joined us in September 2018 and after establishing himself in the Under 23s and on the bench made his first start in December 2019.

French goalkeeper signed in August 2020 having had experience with L’Orient and Racing Club de Lens at Under 19 level. Now our back-up keeper and we have great confidence that he will be an asset when called upon.

ANTHONY McDONALD

Fast tricky wide player entering

December 2019 signing; goalkeeper most recently with Ramsgate whose other past Clubs include Ebbsfleet United and Margate after leaving Tottenham Hotspur Under 18s.

Strong running striker re-joining us this season; was with Baldock Town last season and numbers Cleethorpes Town among his previous Clubs. Older brother of our full back, Michael.

MICHAEL O’DONOGHUE

Powerful full back rejoining us after a year away at National

Versatile player with us since 2010 and most usually to be found in a defensive role but quite at home in midfield and a menace in the opponents penalty area when corner kicks arrive.

JOSEPH RUSSELL

Tall, strong central defender signed shortly before the early close down last season; a very experienced player who numbers Dinamo Bucharest, Enfield Town, Wealdstone, Kingstonian, Cambridge City, Hampton & Richmond Borough, Wingate & Finchley and FC Romania among his previous Clubs.

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THE JOURNEY SO FAR... FIRST ROUND QUALIFYING TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER

Haverhill Rovers 0-3 Maldon & Tiptree

Goals: Aaron William-Bushell, Billy Cracknell, Scott Kemp

Haringey Borough 5-1 Tunbridge Wells

Goals: Anthony McDonald, Laste Dombaxe, Daniel Akindayini, Georgios Aresti, Adbul-Rasheed Ajani-Salau

SECOND ROUND QUALIFYING SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER

Maldon & Tiptree 2-2 Grays Athletic (Maldon & Tiptree win 5-4 on penalties) Goals: Adam Vyse, Moroyin Omolabi (OG)

Haringey Borough 2-0 Chertsey Town Goals: Alfred Bawling (2)

THIRD ROUND QUALIFYING TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER

Braintree Town 0-1 Maldon & Tiptree Goals: Andre Hasanally

Haringey Borough 5-1 Bracknell Town Goals: Rakim Richards, Alfred Bawling, Georgios Aresti, Jorge Djassi-Sambu, Daniel Akindayini

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CLUB HISTORY In 2009, Ed Garty took over the ownership of Maldon Town from Michael Kirkham, whilst still in charge of running Tiptree United and installed Alan Brockhouse as Maldon Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new chairman. Following the takeover, Colin Wallington returned for a second spell in charge of Maldon Town, leaving his post as Tiptree United manager immediately. Colin previously managed Maldon Town from 2003 until 2007, having achieved promotion in the 2005-06 via the play-off final. Having left Maldon in 2007, Colin went on to manage Tiptree United where he achieved promotion winning the Eastern Counties Division One title in the 2007/08 season. Until the conclusion of the 2009/10 season both Maldon Town & Tiptree United played their home games at Park Drive, under a ground share arrangement.

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In the summer of 2010, Maldon Town & Tiptree United amalgamated to form, Maldon & Tiptree Football Club, under the ownership of Ed Garty. As a result of the amalgamation, Tiptree United withdrew from the Essex Senior League, resulting in the clubs last ever fixture being a 3-1 defeat against Enfield 1893 on 24 April 2010. Maldon & Tiptree took the place of Maldon Town in the Isthmian Division One North. Following the retirement of Colin Wallington, Assistant Manager, Brad King and Glen Knight were appointed as the clubs Joint-Manager. As the pairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first managerial role, the new club witnessed wholesale changes with only a handful of players remaining who finished the season with Maldon Town and Tiptree United, respectively. The 2010-11 campaign saw the

new club remain in or around the play-off positions for the majority of the season, finishing in eighth place to finish the season with sixty-three points. Despite the high turnover of players, the good standard of football was maintained and it was in the end, a disappointing end to the season, for the club to fall away in the later stages of the season when suspensions and injuries eventually took their toll to leave the club frustratingly short of the play-off positions at the end of April. The 2011-12 season, proved to not be so successful and in November 2011, King and Knight were relieved of their duties with immediate effect. Ex-Charlton professional Mike Flanagan was appointed as Caretaker Manager and remained in place until the end of the season, steering the club to a respectful mid-table finish, managing thirtythree games and finishing with a win percentage of 49.12%.

At the start of the 2012-13 campaign, Ex-Stansted & Redbridge boss Terry Spillane was appointed as Manager, and Mike Flanagan departed the club. The change of management, once again brought wholesale changes with the playing squad. Ex Tiptree United manager, Jody was brought to the club as Terry’s Assistant Manager. After a fantastic and unbeaten start to the season, the club found themselves at the top of the table but an incredible run by eventual Champions Grays Athletic meant Maldon had to settle for a place in the play-offs – Terry’s side remained unbeaten until Boxing Day, when they lost away from home against local rivals Heybridge Swifts. Disappointment came in the play-off final however when they lost a two goal lead to draw with Thamesmead Town, who thenwent on to win the final,on penalties. After a disappointing end to the previous season, Terry Spillane oversaw more wholesale changes in the playing squad, including the departure of Assistant Manager, Jody Brown. Despite the changes, Maldon finished in ninth position with seventysix points, winning twenty-one games.

Mudmen and The Jammers available. The vote took place in January 2015 and was featured on National Radio station, TalkSport, with the The Jammers winning the vote with over 50% and being confirmed as the clubs new nickname. Following the completion of the 2014-15 season, the club linked with Colchester United and the two clubs formed close ties, which resulted in ex Ipswich Town midfielder, David Wright being appointed as First Team Manager. Wright remained in charge until December 2015 as he was appointed Assistant Manager of Colchester United. Liam Bailey took charge of the First Team on a temporary basis, only managing one game, which finished four-all against Tilbury on Boxing Day in 2015. Moving into 2016, ex-Leiston Manager, Steve Ball was appointed First Team Manager and steered the club to a respectable finish in the league table climbing to seventh place, only missing out on the playoff places by nine points.

More changes to the playing staff, resulted in poor start to the 201415 season, and the club parted ways with Spillane in September 2014, with Chairman, Ed Garty takeover as Caretaker Manager, for three games. At the end of September 2014, Alan Kimble was appointed as manager and remained in charge for the remainder of the season, however the side struggled and more changes in the playing staff occurred. Maldon finished the season in nineteenth place with only forty-nine points.

In the closed season, a change of Management at Colchester United saw Steve Ball appointed as their Assistant Manager, leaving his position of Maldon & Tiptree Manager as a result. Ex-Manchester City midfielder, Kevin Horlock was then appointed as First Team manager ahead of the 2016-17 campaign and for the majority of the season, the Jammers sat at the top of the table before slipping away to finish in second place. Horlock’s side managed to reach the play-off final, however lost to Thurrock one-nil. The following campaign was not quite as successful for Horlock, with Maldon finishing just outside the play-off places in seventh place, with sixty-nine points.

During the 2014-15 season, Media Officer at the time, Richard Buckby ran a competition for supporters to vote for a club nickname, with the options The River Boys, The Marshmen, The

After managing 112 games, Kevin Horlock departed in the closed season and was replaced by ex-Colchester defender, Wayne Brown. In Brown’s first season in

charge, the 2018-19 season, the Jammers finished in second place and reached the play-off final, but lost on penalties against local rivals, Heybridge Swifts. The 2019-20 season was one to remember for the club, but for the right and wrong reasons. The club achieved great things in the Emirates FA Cup. Having reached the First Round proper of the competition, Maldon beat League Two side, Leyton Orient away from home, taking over 600 fans to the home of The O’s, with the goals coming from Danny Parish and a superb solo goal from Jorome Slew. In the second round proper, Maldon were drawn against Football League side, Newport County with the game being shown live on National Television– with the Jammers only beaten by the League Two side, with a goal in stoppage time, with the game finishing 1-0. A record attendance of 1876 was recorded. However, the 2019-20 season will also be remembered for the wrong reasons. After impressive performances on the field, the Jammers found themselves top of the Isthmian Division One North, thirteen points clear with four games in hand, when disaster struck. With a global pandemic declared, as a result of Coronavirus, the league competition was formally abandoned on 26 March 2020, with all results from the season being expunged, and no promotion or relegation taking place to, from, or within the division. The club were denied a chance of promotion and forced to remain in the Division One North for the 2020-21 season. Following the disappointing end to the 2020-21 season, Wayne Brown remained in charge of the club and wholesale changes in the playing squad occurred again, with a number of last season’s squad securing transfers to clubs higher up the football pyramid.

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THE SQUAD WAYNE BROWN First team manager Brown is a former Ipswich Town, Colchester United, Hull City and Leicester City defender, now in his third season in charge of the club. A no-nonsense, uncompromising leader on the pitch, Brown played over 350 professional matches in a successful career spanning over 14 years and earned promotion to the Championship with Colchester before going on to play in the Premier League with Hull. Wayne has also had a caretaker spell in charge of Colchester United’s first team. Last season, the Covid pandemic brough the campaign to an abrupt end with the Jammers sat 14 points clear in the league whilst he also guided the club to the Second Round of the FA Cup,

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beating Leyton Orient in the First Round and drawing with Newport County until the final minute in the Second Round.

now gone onto higher leagues as well as being involved in the club’s famous FA Cup run last season.

ADAM FLINT First team coach Flint joined the club midway through the 2018/19 season and is a familiar face across the local football scene, both as a player and manager. A hugely valuable member of the management team, Flint brings a wealth of knowledge across non-league football in the region. Previously, he managed a competitive Witham Town team before being approached by Bishop’s Stortford to take over as manager in the Bostik Premier. Since joining Maldon, Adam has helped with recruiting a number of players who have

DAN HURWOOD First team analyst, Hurwood was previously a prolific striker in the Essex County league and is now a vital cog in the club’s management team. Dan records and analyses games, recording data to continually improve the squad both individually and collectively. OLLIE REARDON A young physio, Reardon is now in his second season looking after the first team. Ollie is in the early stages of his career and is gaining vital experience, alongside his work in the professional game.

BEN McNAMARA Goalkeeper An experienced shotstopper, Ben is now in his third season at Park Drive and has more or less been an ever-present since Wayne took charge of the first team. Australianborn, Ben has previously had spells with Dagenham & Redbridge, Braintree Town and Northampton Town to name just a few. McNamara’s leadership skills have been crucial to the side over the last two seasons, with Ben being named as vice-captain for the 2020/21 season. LANCE AKINS Defender A solid central defender and impressive leader on the pitch who, after countless impressive performances against the Jammers in the past, signed for the club in 2019. Lance made his name at neighbours Witham Town under current coach Adam Flint, before spells at Coggeshall Town, Tilbury, Aylesbury and Bishop’s Stortford, respectively. MARTYN STOKES Defender Stokes is a central defender with a winning pedigree. Having arrived at Park Drive from Bowers & Pitsea in the 2019/20 season, Stokes appeared 22 times last term before the campaign came to an abrupt end. Martyn is a superb leader and will continue to bring an important level of experience to the side, having previously won promotion from the Isthmian League Division One North with both Brentwood and Bowers, respectively. Stokes has been confirmed as the first team captain for the 2020/21 season.

NIRAN BUTLER Defender Butler is a powerful defender who joined Staines Town from Flackwell Heath in June 2019, where he had been since leaving Barnet’s youth set-up. Niran appeared 15 times for Staines in the 2019/20 season before it was cut short in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. MAKHOSINI RYAN-KHANYE Defender Khanye, known as ‘Ryan’, joined the club from Faversham Town. The defender started out at Brentford before spending time on the books of Bristol City, Erith & Belvedere, Greenwich Borough, Staines Town and Whitehawk. Makhosini has plied his trade predominantly as a left-back throughout his career so far. SAM COOMBES Midfielder Sam is a young midfielder, returning to Park Drive for his second spell with the club having previously appeared for the Jammers last season before a brief spell at Brightlingsea Regent. Prior to joining the club, Sam had previously been on the books of Southend United and spent time in at a football college in the United States. REECE SIMPSON Midfielder Reece is a midfielder who arrived at the club having previously played for Telford, Great Wakering Rovers and Bishop’s Stortford. Simpson featured for the club throughout the 2020/21 pre-season preparations, and will be an important addition to the side for the up and coming season.

RHAMAR GARRETT-DOUGLAS Defender Having previously been on the books of Barnet, along with spells at Bishop’s Stortford and Hullbridge Sports, Garrett-Douglas arrives looking to cement his place in the Jammers’ defence. Rhamar was a regular for the Barnet U18s side, and came through the club’s scholarship programme.

BRADLEY McCLENAGHAN Midfielder Bradley is a former Leyton Orient central midfielder, who was named as Orient’s 2018/19 Youth Player of the Year. McClenaghan was also the captain of the O’s U18s side before joining Bishop’s Stortford in the Isthmian Premier Division on loan in December 2019.

KRAIG NOEL-MCLEOD Defender 20-year-old Kraig is a 6’ 3” central defender. A former Queens Park Rangers youngster who has also represented the Grenada national team on six occasions, Noel-McLeod has also previously appeared for Hendon Town and Basingstoke prior to joining the club.

AARON WILLIAM-BUSHELL Midfielder Aaron joins the club having previously played for Waltham Abbey. AWB is a box-to-box midfielder who made his debut for the Jammers against Hertford Town in the FA Cup on in September 2019, scoring the winning goal to seal progress to the first qualifying round of the competition.

HAMZA KAID Midfielder 21-year-old Kaid is approaching his second season at Park Drive having joined in 2019 from Mousehole AFC in the Penisular Premier in Cornwall where he impressed in a title-winning side. Hamza has developed rapidly and impressed many last season as he appeared on 34 occasions, scoring six goals. Kaid is another young, talented player who we hope to help on his footballing journey. SHOMARI BARNWELL Forward Barnwell has joined the club for the 2020/21 season having previously played for the likes of Bowers & Pitsea, Grays Athletic and Great Wakering Rovers. Shomari is a fast and athletic forward who has fantastic experience of the Isthmian Division One North. The electric forward was also at Dagenham & Redbridge preciously, having earned a professional contract after an impressive start to his career at Bowers & Pitsea. SCOTT KEMP Forward Scott arrives at Park Drive from local neighbours Witham Town, where he scored 14 goals last season whilst performing as their captain. Kemp, aged 24 at the start of the 2020/21 season, has also featured for AFC Sudbury in the past. ALFIE MASON Forward Mason is a forward who joins the club from Bishop’s Stortford. He was a member of the Stortford U18s side that fought their way through to play Colchester United in the second round proper of the FA Youth Cup in 2017. Alfie has previously featured for Enfield whilst, as a youngster, he was on the books of West Ham United. ADAM VYSE Forward Vyse is an experienced striker who, last season, impressed whilst leading the line for Basildon United. Adam found the net on 14 occasions for the Bees during 2019/20. Previously, he has enjoyed spells with Great Wakering Rovers, Canvey Island and Tilbury.

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FIXTURES & RESULTS DATE

OPPOSITION

COMP

ATT POS

2020/21

STARTING XI

SEPTEMBER 2020 Sat 12

Hertford Town

FACP

1-0

230

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Khanye

Coombes

Sat 19

Soham Town Rangers

D1N

1-1

146

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Cracknell

Coombes

Butler

Tue 22

Haverhill Rovers

A FAC1Q

3-0

298

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Mason

Coombes

Cracknell

Sat 26

Brentwood Town

1-1

173

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Mason

Coombes

Cracknell

D1N

Noel-McLeod

OCTOBER 2020 Sat 3

Grays Athletic

H FAC2Q 2-2*

251

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Mason

Coombes

Cracknell

Tue 6

Canvey Island

D1N

1-0

313

McNamara

Butler

Khanye

Coombes

Cracknell

Sat 10

Felixstowe & Walton United

D1N

3-0

224

McNamara

Garrett-Douglas

Khanye

Coombes

Butler

Tue 13

Braintree Town

A FAC3Q

1-0

BCD

McNamara

Butler

Mason

Coombes

Cracknell

Sat 17

Grays Athletic

H FAT2Q

4-1

319

McNamara

Butler

Mason

Cornish

Cracknell

Sat 24

Haringey Borough

H FAC4Q 15:00

Tue 27

Tilbury

Sat 31

Kingstonian

H FAT3Q 15:00

D1N

19:45

NOVEMBER 2020 Tue 3

Basildon United

D1N

19:45

Sat 7

Grays Athletic

D1N

15:00 15:00

Sat 14

Bury Town

D1N

Sat 21

Histon

D1N