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COVENTRY UNITED FC UNITED COUNTIES FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION SOUTH TUESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2021 KICK OFF 7:30PM
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THE CHAIRMAN Good evening all, Welcome to Addison Road for another home fixture in the United Counties Premier Division. Tonight we would like to offer a special welcome to all supporters, players and committee from Coventry United FC. Sports are certainly going to be in for another test of character this evening after a tough set of fixtures to start the season. Looking ahead to the game this evening, I hope we can give a good account of ourselves against another side that I am sure will be in contention for promotion at the end of the season. The performance on Saturday was a poor one and it is the first time this season, where I thought we lacked the energy and penetration to get something from the game. I hope we can return to our high energy levels this evening. With the exception of our away day at Lutterworth two weekends ago, the games have been close. Unfortunately, we are a very young side at the moment and we lack experience to manage key moments in the game and to make the right decision. It is great to see the adult section sticking with our aims to promote local talent and youth but you know you have an injury crisis when we need to draw on the experience of Ben Milner (who is 42) to offer a different type of threat in the game at the weekend. It is definitely not a time to panic… however, we need to stop picking up injuries and need to start picking up some results! We end this week with an FA Vase match against London Colney, another fixture at Addison Road. We hope you enjoy the game this evening and that our local supporters return on Saturday to give our lads some much needed support. Please leave as quietly as you can and drive safely on your exit from the car parks. Best wishes Richard Meadows Chairman
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Good evening and welcome to Addison Road, After growing into the game last Tuesday against a good Newport Pagnell side, we failed to show any consistency against Cogenhoe on Saturday. Although we limited their goal scoring chances for most of the game, those efforts were wasted by conceding a free kick in a dangerous area and failing to deal with the consequent ball into our box. Added to this disappointment, we failed to put any real pressure on their backline despite them showing some frailties that we should have capitalised on. Despite still missing some important players who influence our attacking play, the players available are capable of producing much better than they did. Although we are still missing some key attacking players this evening, injured players are beginning to filter back in which is a promising sign. While we expect them to hit the ground running, some match fitness and group cohesion will be our priority over the next couple of weeks which should see gradual improvement in our performances and results. If we can manage the transition period from now until then by picking up some much needed points and a good result next week in the FA Vase, we will have a good base from which to kick start our season. Some of our younger and more inexperienced players have shown some good signs but ultimately, they have struggled without having regular older and more experienced heads around them. I have already watched Coventry United a number of times this season and I am well aware of the threats they can cause us. Our still depleted squad will need to be on top of their game this evening. This will be a real test of character. Good luck to Coventry United for the rest of the season. Best Regards
Matt Giles Manager
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MATCH REPORT Easington Sports FC 0 v 1 Cogenhoe United FC Visitors snatch win in game of few chances Sports continue tough start to the season and lose late on. In truth this game was a poor game to watch with limited chances for either team in the first half. Whilst Cogenhoe had some early possession neither team rarely threatened Sports injury woes continued as Cox was substituted at half time as a concussion precaution after colliding with Doyle. Shortly afterwards Taylor was also substituted with a knee injury which saw Milner make a return to the squad. With 8 strikers injured or unavailable across the club Milner played the last 35 mins. Watts also limped off with a recurring ankle injury. Milners leadership and presence lifted Sports and they started to build pressure, especially from set pieces. The game then changed with five minutes to go Tom Smith challenged and came away with the ball. The referee deemed unfairly, which seemed harsh. From the resulting free kick, Watson got across the near post and looped a header over Doyle. Cogenhoe United saw out the remainder of the game without too much threat from Sports in a difficult afternoon.
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EASINGTON SPORTS FC HISTORY The Club was formed in the immediate post-war period of 1945/46 to fulfill the sporting and social needs of the young people of the Easington housing estate in Banbury, many of who were returning from war service. The Club, then known as ‘The Clan’, soon prospered, as there was an obvious need for such a facility, and formed a cricket, tennis and a ladies section. Football was, however, the main branch of the Club’s activity, and they began playing in the local Junior Leagues as Easington Sports F.C. The football was played on pastureland to the west of Wykham Lane, and for a few years endured the lack of facilities enjoyed today by almost all clubs. (No water available on site, no real changing facilities to name but two of the privations to be met on a cold winter’s afternoon). Fortunately, this situation was soon to change, for as a result of tireless fund raising by all concerned and some dedicated work by stalwarts such as Gordon Vivash, Tim Fountain and many other committed club members, the prospect of a new ground owned by the Club became a reality. The purchase of the Addison Road ground and the building of a clubroom, together with the Club’s entry to the Oxfordshire Senior League was the beginning of senior football for Sports, and to their credit they proved to be a formidable force at that level. (Becoming winners and finalists in the Senior Cup and heading the Premier League table on two occasions in the early and mid-fifties). In view of their success at county level the Club sought entry, and was accepted into the old Warwickshire Combination, which at that time counted professional and semiprofessional teams. (Aston Villa ‘A’, West Bromwich Albion ‘B’ and teams which now grace the Conference as members). Although having moderate success in this competition, as with many other amateur clubs; finance played its part in the decision to return to the Oxfordshire Senior League, where the expenses, in particular travelling, were much more in line with the club’s limited income. Looking to raise their standards once more, the Club sought entry to the Hellenic League. Subject to certain ground improvements they were readily accepted, and have remained as members of Division One ever since. With some ‘ups and downs’, Sport’s have almost always been mid-table at the end of each season, which, considering their amateur status against mostly professional or well-sponsored opponents has not been too bad a record. The Club has always sought to give the youngsters of Banbury and district an opportunity to get into senior football, and indeed beyond, and has continually run youth teams at various age levels. Wishing all those whose ability took them to higher levels good luck, and feeling grateful that the club gave them the start/plat- form to their careers. It has sometimes been said that Easington Sports have not been ambitious or forward looking enough in their sixty years, but shrewd and cautious stewardship by series of committees over the years have ensured that the club has never overreached itself financially, and has remained faithful to its original ideals to provide football of a good standard for local youth. In 2019 the club were awarded Community Charter Standard Status and currently have 35 affiliated teams. Our youth teams include both boys and girls and our open age section now includes three male, two female and a pan disability squad. We remain committed to providing those in the local community with a pathway into football. Our lateral movement into the UCLS for 2021 /2022 provides a welcome new challenge.
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MEET THE SQUAD
PHOTOS BY E BARSON
Joe WHITE
Adam TAYLOR
Goalkeeper
Defender
Defender
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Elliot BARTON Defender Sponsored by
Josh ROSE
Bradley COX
Tom SMITH
Defender
Defender
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Jack DARK Defender Sponsored by
Michael O’REGAN Defender Sponsored by
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MEET THE SQUAD
Damian FOUNTAIN
PHOTOS BY E BARSON
Joe EYRE ©
James WATTS
Lucas NORTHOVER
Defender
Defender
Midfielder
Midfielder
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Harry WALTERS
Harvey BILLING
Midfielder
Midfielder
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Luke SWANN
Henry ROSE
Midfielder
Midfielder
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
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MEET THE SQUAD
Lewis BALDWIN
Matt HAMMOND
PHOTOS BY E BARSON
Piers WALTON
Midfielder
Striker
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Matt GILES
Jake Butler
Wally Hastie
Ali Whitrow
Manager
Coach
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Striker
Joshua BOWDEN
Coach Sponsored by
Striker
Physio Sponsored by
JOE BISHOP
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CLUB SPONSORS
To sponsor any of the players, programme, match day event or pitch side banner, please contact easingtonsports@hotmail.com to discuss all opportunities. With a social media reach of over 20000 people per week in the local community what better way to promote your business with the fastest growing club in North Oxfordshire and Oxfordshire Football Association Charter Standard Club of the Year 2019-2020.
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LEAGUE TABLE United Counties Football League South Premier League Pos
Team
1
Harborough Town FC
10
9
0
1
30
27
2
Lutterworth Town FC
9
6
2
1
14
20
3
Eynesbury Rovers FC
8
6
1
1
18
19
4
Coventry Sphinx FC
10
6
0
4
19
18
5
Coventry United FC
7
6
0
1
18
18
6
Hinckley LRFC
6
6
0
0
15
18
7
Wellingborough Town FC
9
6
0
3
1
18
8
Rugby Town FC
9
5
2
2
6
17
9
Newport Pagnell Town FC
5
5
0
0
15
15
10
Desborough Town FC
7
3
2
2
2
11
11
Godmanchester Rovers FC
9
3
1
5
3
10
12
Cogenhoe United FC
9
3
1
5
-7
10
13
Bugbrooke St.Michaels FC
10
3
1
6
-9
10
14
Long Buckby AFC
8
3
0
5
-6
9
15
G.N.G Oadby Town FC
8
2
2
4
-1
8
16
Potton United FC
6
2
0
4
-7
6
17
Rothwell Corinthians FC
8
2
0
6
-11
6
18
Easington Sports FC
7
1
1
5
-8
4
19
Peterborough Northern Star FC
8
1
1
6
-13
4
20
Northampton O.N.Chenecks FC
8
0
0
8
-29
0
21
Biggleswade United FC
9
0
0
9
-50
0
P W D L GD
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SEASON STATS 2021/2022 League Goals
FA Cup/Vase Apps
Goals
ESFC Total
Player Name
Apps
Apps
Goals
Yellow
M Crowther
2
T Smith
5
4
9
E Barton
2
2
4
J Rose
2
2
4
1
B Cox
7
5
11
4
J Eyre
5
5
10
L Northover
3
5
8
H Rose
1
3
L Swann
5
P Walton
3
2
4
2
5
4
2
10
3
2
1
1
J Bowden
2
1
D Fountain
2
2
4
M Hammond
4
5
9
L Baldwin
1
3
4
A Doyle
4
5
9
A Stidder
1
2
3
M O’Regan
4
H Walters
6
A Taylor
6
1
4
1
10
2
1
H Billing
4
1
3
1
8
2
2
J Dark
4
1
5
D Middleton
1
1
2
J Watts
6
2
8
J Fountain
4
2
6
2
2
G Coombes
2
4 4
1 2
10
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FIXTURES AND RESULTS 2021/22 Date
Opponents
H/A
Competition
Score
Scorers
03/07
Woodley United
A
Friendly
2-1
B Walker
10/07
Daventry Town
H
Friendly
1-2
J Bowden
13/07
Winslow United
A
Friendly
P-P
16/07
Didcot Town
H
Friendly
1-3
20/07
Banbury United
H
Friendly
2-10
24/07
Abingdon United
H
Friendly
5-3
H Rose, Browne, Hammond, Northover, Swann
27/07
Buckingham Ath
H
Friendly
2-0
H Rose Swann
03/08
North Leigh
A
Friendly
3-1
Walters
07/08
Wokingham and Emmbrook
H
FA Cup
1-1
Bowden
10/08
Wokingham and Emmbrook
A
FA Cup
0-0
14/08
Harborough Town
H
UCLS
1-2
Swann
21/08
Cinderrford Town FC
A
FA Cup
3-3
Taylor, OG, H Rose
24/08
Cinderford Town FC
H
FA Cup
2-2
28/08
PNS
A
30/08
Coventry Sphinx
04/09
B Walker
(4-3 PENS)
(4-2 PENS)
Billing, H Rose
UCLS
2-2
Walker, Swann
H
UCLS
0-3
Cirencester Town
A
FA Cup
3-0
08/09
Northampton ON
A
UCLS
0-4
11/09
Lutterworth Town
A
UCLS
6-0
14/09
NPTFC
H
UCLS
1-2
18/09
Cogenhoe Utd
H
UCLS
0-1
21/09
Coventry Utd
H
UCLS
O’Regan x 2, Billing, Taylor
Swann
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UNITED COUNTIES FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Premier Division South Tuesday 21st September 2021
Easington Sports FC JOE WHITE ELLIOT BARTON JOE EYRE © TOM SMITH LLOYD SABIN JOSH ROSE LUKE SWANN JAMES WATTS ADAM TAYLOR LUCAS NORTHOVER PIERS WALTON JACK FOUNTAIN ANDREW STIDDER ADAM DOYLE HARRY WALTERS KORBEN HADEN
Manager: Matt Giles Assistants : Wally Hastie, Jake Butler, Danny Fox Physio: Ali Whitrow
Coventry United FC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17
REECE FRANCIS HARRY SAWYER BEN VALLANCE AARON WILLIAMS NAT KELLY DOM PERKINS JOE CAIRNS ARAM SOLEMAN RILEYO’SULLIVAN CHRIS CAMWELL TYLER HADDOW KRIS ROSCOE DOMINIC ALLEYNE CHARLIE FAULKNER KYLE CAREY
Manager : Terry Anderson Assistant: Luke Morton, James Dunn, Ewan Aldridge Physio: Dan White
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History Back in 2013, four lifelong friends resolved to find a football club to run and develop and soon completed a takeover of Coventry Spartans, inheriting the first Coventry United Manager, Edwin Greaves, and Secretary Graham Wood along the way. Jason Kay, Jason Timms, Marcus Green and Pete Schofield promised Edwin and Graham that they would be promoted three times in the first five years. United achieved this with two years to spare. Since then, the club has consolidated in the Midland Football League Premier Division. For the 2021/22 season United Counties League Premier South. In October 2020 there was a change of ownership for the men’s team, and the new Chariman is Joey Haggarty. Our senior side play at Butts Park Arena – the home of Coventry Rugby, and our home since the start of the 2017-18 season. www.Coventryunited.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @covunited Highlights 2013 – Coventry United formed. Start playing at The Alan Higgs Centre, colloquially known as ‘The Cage’. 2014 – Record win to date; 28-0 vs. Polesworth. 2014 – Promotion from Midland Football League Division Three, finishing 2nd. 2014 – Challenge Vase Runners Up 2015 – Presidents Cup Winners 2015 – Champions of Midland Football League Division Two with six league games remaining. 2015 – Takeover of Coventry City Ladies Football Club, re-branding the F.A. Ladies’ Premier League side as Coventry United. 2015 – Launch of the boys academy. 2016 – Champions of Midland Football League Division One, gaining promotion to the Midland Football League Premier Division. 2016 – Formation of U21’s. 2016 – “Club of the Year” at the Coventry & Warwickshire Sports Awards. Runners up in “Team of the Year” category. 2017 – Under 21’s League and Cup double. 2017 – The Club announce they will be playing their home games at Butts Park Arena, the home of Coventry RFC 2019 – Coventry United Ladies are crowned Champions of the F.A. Women’s National League (South) 2019 – Coventry United Ladies awarded licence to play in the F.A. Women’s Championship (tier 2)
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Easington Sports FC – One Club – The Clan – Oxfordshire FA Club of the Year
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CLUB NEWS ESFC Wildcats – New players welcome This is the fourth year we have run the programme and since its development we now have 5 affiliated girls teams and loads of new players to the game – which is awesome. The sessions will be run by Samantha Jolley – ESFC Ladies player and qualified FA Coach on Tuesday evenings 6-7pm at BGN school. Any girls aged 5-11 years are welcome, contact easingtonsports@hotmail.com for more info
Volunteers needed – Can you help!!! We are a volunteer driven football club, and all of what we achieve is done through the amazing volunteers that we have associated with the club. As ever, and in line with our expansion, we are looking for more people to join The Clan. Below is a list of roles we currently need assistance with – Can you help? Pitch Preparations – To ensure pitches prepared and marked each Friday before the busy weekend at Addison Road. To include open age and youth team pitches. Pitches to be cut when needed and line marked. Match Day Hospitality – To coordinate with the First Team Committee and Club House Manager and to provide hospitality for those officials joining us at Addison Road from opposing teams in the UCLS Match Day Videos – We are looking for a film / sports enthusiast who would be interested in filming the first team games and producing match day edited highlights. Sponsorship / Marketing Manager – To work alongside the Committee and seek new sponsorship opportunities and to engage with the local business community. For more information contact easingtonsports@hotmail.com
Whats coming up? New for 2021 / 2022 is the ESFC Phoenix team. This is a pan disability team who will train midweek and play fixtures in the Bobi League. Manager Seb Hartwell is excited with the recruitment however more new players are welcome. Our partnership with OUiTC continues to grow from strength to strength. In addition to holiday coaching, we work in partnership to offer Premier League kicks programme, Primary Stars and an open female workshop on Fridays. For more information check out our website.
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