Good afternoon everybody and welcome to Addison Road for our United Counties League fixture against Lutterworth Town. A special welcome to all players, management and supports associated with our visitors today.
This looks all set to be a close game with both teams sitting comfortably in the mid table positions. Both sides had to replace their management teams at the end of last season after managers stepped down. I am therefore expecting to see a different side to the one we saw last year and so it will be intriguing to see which management group come out on top.
Sports are going into the game, I hope, full of confidence after a 9 0 thumping of Bure Park in the week. There is perhaps no surprise in the result and the score line, but you still have to turn up and beat the opposition in front of you, and the squad had a real chance to get some players scoring again as we return to much tougher action this weekend. A special mention from me for Ollie Rose our young 16 year old who has played for Easington in every youth team age group. Ollie showed great composure in front of goal and linked up with the midfield well. Four goals on your first team start isn’t bad either!!! More importantly, this is vindication of our committee decision to appoint a local management group. We have some players with great potential in the youth teams coming through now and so it is great to see the start of local talent coming through into the team. Long may this continue!
I hope the lads still have some more goals in them… and I hope we all get to enjoy a decent game on this autumnal afternoon. Please enjoy the match and refreshments and have a safe journey home.
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We are expecting another very tough & physical game against a good Lutterworth team who like ourselves are getting similar results.
Reflecting on Wed night against Bure Park in the oxon senior cup it was obviously nice to get a big win however there was much bigger positives than the result. The key highlight was Oli Rose making his first start for the first team & bagging 4 goals. Whilst everyone is looking at the goals I was more pleased with his work rate, the amount of second balls he won and his intelligent runs across the 6 yard box. To top it off he was very unselfish at times assisting instead of increasing his tally! Whilst it was a great night for the lad & the club we will not get carried away, he still has loads to learn and we will manage him very carefully, it’s our duty as a coaching team to keep his feet firmly on the ground. As mentioned in previous notes this is only the start, there are so many good youth players coming through the ranks, this is exciting times for the club and its vital we provide a pathway into adults football.
Going back to the game it was a good chance to have a look a few different things including formation and working on areas we need to improve on. First half was disappointing, we forced too many passes and gave the ball away too easily in dangerous areas. Second half was much better, although a very spirited Bure Park tired, our movement and short passing was very good. It also good to get beany back out there who got 60 mins in the tank following a bad hamstring injury, this is another situations we will manage carefully.
Behind the scenes there has been a change in management for the Development team with Shane Bailey & Jason Hermon taking over. They are super keen on the club philosophy with providing the pathway which has been so successful over the last 3 years. We are having good discussions about potential players being given that next opportunity.
It another huge game for us today and as normal the lads are buzzing for another 3 points on the board, get behind us and enjoy the game!
Sharm
Good afternoon & welcome back to Addison road for our first home league game in nearly a month!
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Venue: Addison Road
Date: 19th October 2022
Ref: Andrew Hunt
Score: 3-1
ESFC: Doyle, Barton, Kinch, Watkin, J Rose, Eyre © Watts, Convey, Swann, Gueye, O Rose Bure Park:
Sports smash 9 to progress to next round of OFA Senior Cup.
Ollie Rose made his first start for Sports who also welcomed back Elliot Barton from injury.
In the first minute Sports were awarded a penalty after a clumsy challenge however this was missed by Convey. Bure Park worked hard and their shape was good. However Sports went into the break after two good goals from Ollie Rose his first for the Clan.
In the second half the visitors tired and the scoreline ran away from them. Two more for Rose, two for Ibra, Watkin, Eyre and Smith completed the scoring in a comprehensive 9-0 win.
Bure Park battled well throughout the night which was a credit to them in this difficult tie.
Really pleased for Ollie Rose who like Jack Herbert has progressed from minis to the first team which is an exciting time for the club.
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The Club was formed in the immediate post war period of 1945/46 to fulfil the sporting and social needs of the young people of the Easington housing estate in Banbury, many of whom 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 after tireless fund raising 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. Sports became winners and finalists in the Senior Cup and led 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 semi professional teams including Aston Villa ‘A’ and West Bromwich Albion ‘B’
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 remained as members until 2021 In 2018/19 Ben Milner and squad won promotion to the Premier League being crowned Champions before two Covid affected seasons. A review of the NLS saw Sports move into the United Counties League South and a new challenge. In our first season in the UCLS, Matt Giles managed the squad to 14th with impressive wins including those against Coventry United and Rugby Town.
In 2021/2022 Andy Sharman managed the Development squad to the UHL Division 2 title and OFA Intermediate Cup Final. With Matt Giles stepping down, Andy Sharman was appointed managed with Tommy Kinch and Mark Boyland assisting. Sharman will once again focus on using local Banbury based talent to compete in the UCL, giving a chance to many from the Development and Clan squads.
In 2022 the club were awarded Level 3 FA Accreditation, with 38 affiliated teams and over 600 players. Our youth teams include both boys and girls and our open age section now includes three male, two female, a pan disability squad and over 50’s football. We also work in partnership with Oxford United in the Community, offering free Women Wellbeing, Premier League Kick and Primary Stars sessions as part of the programme. Relocation remains a priority for the committee and trustees to ensure that our facilities match the growth and needs of the club. We remain committed to providing those in the local community with a pathway into football.
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It was good to get the win on Tuesday and great to see Ollie score 4. Also good to see Beanie back playing.
It will be another tough game against Lutterworth today. We played well and won against them here last year and the boys are up for the same again.
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At Easington Sports FC our Wildcats centres have now been running for over 5 years. In that time, we have seen the integration of over 100 new girls players across six affiliated girls teams within the Oxfordshire Girls Football League.
The sessions are ran by ESFC Ladies players Tammy Starr and Emily Alcock, supported by volunteers from our Under 16 girls squads. The sessions are fun based football games for girls new to football with a view to providing them a pathway into an affiliated team.
We are hugely proud of our girls section and the progress this has made.
New for 2022 / 2023 we are delighted to announce our partnership with EMD Inpsire. EMD Inspire will support our Wildcats sessions as we look to welcome more new girls to football and #TheClan.
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Children looking to develop new football skills in a fun and supportive environment are being encouraged to sign up to Oxford United in the Community’s half term holiday camps. The football club’s official charity will operate three camps for children of all abilities aged 4 13 and 4 15 at The Oxford Academy in Littlemore and Easington Sports Football Club in Banbury between Monday, February 21, and Friday, February 25. The fun programmes teach new football skills and techniques while focusing on the development of agility, balance and coordination. All abilities are welcome with the emphasis on the comfort, enjoyment and safety of all children.
Sessions are being delivered at both venues as part of Oxford United in the Community’s commitment to providing every person aged ‘two to 92’ living in the county with a positive connection to the football club.
Chris Lowes, Head of the Charity, said: “Our flagship half term holiday camps are a fantastic way for children to stay active, make new friends, boost their wellbeing and learn new skills via team based challenges and activities.
“We’re grateful to The Oxford Academy and Easington Sports FC for their continued support by allowing us to host our popular programme of half term activities which help players of all abilities reach their full potential.
“The camps are a real highlight among our experienced and qualified coaches who enjoy engaging with participants and helping them overcome challenges through the power of teamwork, communication and listening.
“We can only offer a limited number of spaces, so we advise parents to book on via our website in advance to avoid disappointment.”
The three half term camps organised by Oxford United in the Community this February half term are:
Easington Sports FC Holida camp
Tuesday, April 19th until Thursday, April 22nd. 9am 3pm. Suitable for children of all playing abilities aged 4 13. This is an indoor camp and will take place in the sports hall only each day.
Book here.
All Oxford United in the Community coaches are FA qualified and have up to date safeguarding, first aid training and CRC checks. Children must bring their own bottle of water and a healthy packed lunch each day and arrive between 8.45am and 9am each morning to sign in. They are also required to wear clothing suitable for physical activity and football, including shinpads, boots, t shirt and shorts.
Spaces are available on a first come, first served, basis. Oxford United in the Community is the football club’s official charity and helps inspire people to live happier and healthier lives in better connected communities using the power of football.
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We are delighted to announce that we will be partnering with MDH Teamwear for the 2022/2023 season as our provider for kit and equipment across all teams.
MDH will offer a range of Joma products available to teams / sponsors / parents to order.
A selected range has been chosen in consultation with MDH to ensure that moving forward all ESFC teams wear the same kits, in the same colours.
Details of our new online shop will be released soon.
We are looking forward to working with MDH and thank Andy Sparrow and team for giving us this exciting opportunity.
Lutterworth Town joined Division Two of the Leicestershire Senior League in 1955. In 1966 1967 they finished second and subsequently promoted to Division One.
The club won the Premier Division in 1990 1991, after which they moved from their Dunley Way ground to Coventry Road. The club were relegated again at the end of the 1994 1995 season. Despite only finishing eleventh in 1996 1997 they were promoted to the Premier Division. They returned to Division One after finishing bottom of the Premier Division in 1999 2000.
The club returned to Dunley Way, their original home for the 2012/2013 season and continued with bottom half to mid table finishes until the 2015/2016 where they were promoted to the Premier Division once again.
2016/2017 season became the clubs most successful season in their 62 year history after winning the Leicestershire Senior League unbeaten resulting in promotion to step 6 of the national league system for the first time ever.
2018/2019 season the club achieved promotion to the United Counties Premier division, the highest level the club has ever been, by winning the division one league in a closely contested final few weeks.
In the FA Competitions, the club has appeared in the FA Cup for the first time during the 2018-2019 season progressing to the preliminary round
The club has appeared 6 times in the FA Vase with the highest round progressed being the First Round in the 2017/2018 season
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This is the fifth year we have run the programme and since its development we now have 6 affiliated girls teams and loads of new players to the game – which is awesome. The sessions will be run by Tammy Starr and Emily Lambden ESFC Ladies players on Tuesday evenings 6-7pm at BGN school. Any girls aged 5-11 years are welcome, contact easingtonsports@hotmail.com for more info. Start date TBC.
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
2022/23 sees the new Over 50’s team compete in the Oxon Over 50’s League. Following the initial session we have now had over 40 players register their interest which is a fabulous start. More new players welcome….
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