WELLINGBOROUGH TOWN FC UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION SOUTH SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2022 KICK OFF 3PM EASINGTON SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB MATCHDAY PROGRAMME CLAN
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Reflecting on the game this afternoon, it will be interesting to see whether the players remain a little rusty from their enforced break or whether we can be in for a fast start. By all accounts, Sports took a while to find any rhythm against Long Buckby in the mid week game before going on to dominate the game. Although Easington came away with a point, the draw certainly felt like a defeat after doing more than enough to take all three points. Goals do remain hard to come by, however, I cannot knock the commitment from the lads and so we go into today’s game hoping for a little more luck in front of goal! Wellingborough are of course what of the top sides in the league and so we will need to be at our best defensively to get anything out of the game.
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After a three week break from home fixtures, the first team are back in action and we are looking forward to a game that hopefully matches the one between the two sides last season which ended 3 3!
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There has been a mini pause in the season following the tragic news regarding our beloved Queen. Whatever your views on the Royal Family, I can only but admire the time and dedication she has given to her role and the life long service. For those involved in the management and organisation of grassroots football we know how much effort this takes and so to carry out her duties for 70 years, is quite a remarkable feat. I am sure both clubs will be looking to pay their respects before the match and I hope you do too, respecting the moment for silence before the kick off.
I do hope you have an enjoyable afternoon with us and please drive safely on your way home!
Road for our United Counties Premier Division fixture against Wellingborough Town FC
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Good afternoon & welcome back to Addison Road in what will be another tough encounter against a strong Wellingborough Town, they have as expected started well & I fully expect them to be in contention come the of the season.
One thing I have spoken about previously is the importance of fans/spectators getting behind us as it makes such a huge difference. Yet again on Tuesday night my players ran out seeing a couple of brilliant Easington flags on show courtesy of Mark Sturney & Andy Harrison, its great to see them at every away match backing the team and flying the flags high!
On to today, we have key players back who are desperate for a win, we will have to be at our best, training has been excellent & the lads are buzzing GET BEHIND US!
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In my last notes I mentioned we were hopeful of a couple of new faces through the door. Firstly welcome back George Coombes who has really impressed in training and was excellent Tuesday night. Also Sean Snelling has re signed for the club who was part of the league winning side under Ben Milner. He is strong, annoying, niggly defender who will love playing this league! With players coming in we also say goodbye to Mason Muckelberg who has decided to move on. He has been a great player for me over the last couple of years & we wish him the best of luck.
Whilst on the subject of Long Buckby it was great to get back to business, we were almost at full strength with only Hamblett and Beany not available. Frustratingly we didn’t start the game well and looked rusty going in 1 0 down at the break. Second half I thought we were brilliant and completely dominated the game. We created a number of clear cut chances and eventually drew level through Convey who was excellent throughout. We again had a number of chances to win the game however is wasn’t to be. The boys were disappointed we didn’t win the game and are fully acknowledge that we have to take our chances when they arise. We defended well and were creating chances, we just need to take them!
I think it safe to say its been a frustrating period for me personally since taking over. Our last home game was bank holiday Monday back in Aug where we had 8 players missing from the squad. Thankfully we have a big squad available and were able to accommodate in what was a very even match. We conceded 2 very sloppy goals in the space of 5 minutes which were both from set pieces. For the first goal we were down to 10 men with Beany pulling up with a bad hamstring Injury. We were desperately trying to make the change however frustratingly the officials would not let us make the sub before restarting the game. The difference was they took their chances and defended very well.
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On Tuesday evening we travelled to Long Buckby FC having not played for over two weeks and looking to put a run of three defeats behind us.
Sports pick up a point away from home but late chances could have led to three.
Sharman The lads are gutted not to have won that.
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Date: 13th September 2022
Venue: Long Buckby FC
Ref: Ali Cera
Long Buckby FC: Amaning, Bolton, Gbejuade, Gearing, Matiyenga, Meadows, Pursey, Tsinonis, Ulker, Vineall, Waple Moors
ESFC: Doyle, Haynes, Coe, Watkin, Smith, Rose, Convey, Eyre ©, Watts, Coombes, Swann
It was Luke Swann who had the first chance of the game. Put through by Convey but he pulled his shot wide. Buckby then took the lead as Doyle came out of his box to clear a bouncing ball but his sliced clearance landed at the strikers feet who lobbed the ball home. The remainder of the first half was a fairly even contest without a great chance for either side.
Score: 1-1
A respectable point however there were chances to win it.
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chances to win the game. Coombes forced a save from the keeper. Watkin helped on a corner and Jack Fountain blazed over from close range.
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In the second half it was a much improved performance. Chances created for Watts, Swann, Coombes and Convey all missed. However, Coe and Haynes were now providing an attacking threat down the wing. A good move saw the ball squared to Convey who passed the ball in, his third goal in four
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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’
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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I think it's safe to say me and all the lads are looking forward to our first Saturday match in two weeks, after a couple of games with alot of injuries and availability issues we are pretty much back to full strength today (shout out to beany who is already on his second hamstring pull of the season)
Tuesday was a hard one to take as we had more than enough chances to put Long Buckby out of sight, i'm hoping we can take the positives from Tuesday and carry these into todays game against Wellingborough.
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LEAGUE TABLE United Counties Football League South Premier League Pos Team P W D L GD PTS 1 Newport Pagnell Town 6 4 2 0 7 14 2 Coventry Sphinx 6 4 0 2 13 12 3 March Town United 6 4 0 2 9 12 4 Milton Keynes Irish 6 4 0 2 6 12 5 Wellingborough Town 5 3 1 1 4 10 6 Rugby Town 4 3 1 0 4 10 7 Coventry United 6 3 0 3 -3 9 8 Cogenhoe United 7 2 2 3 0 8 9 Easington Sports 5 2 1 2 1 7 10 Desborough Town 5 2 1 2 -1 7 11 Godmanchester Rovers 5 2 1 2 -1 7 12 G.N.G Oadby Town 6 2 1 3 4 7 13 Bugbrooke St.Michaels 6 2 1 3 6 7 14 Rothwell Corinthians 6 2 0 4 1 6 15 Histon FC 5 2 0 3 -4 6 16 Long Buckby AFC 6 1 2 3 -4 5 17 Eynesbury Rovers 7 1 1 5 -16 4 18 Lutterworth Town 5 1 0 4 -4 3 EASINGTON SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB VISIT: EasingtonSportsfc.com For the latest fixtures, results, news and much more…
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.
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.
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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
We are hugely proud of our girls section and the progress this has made.
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Player Name Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Yellow Red A DOYLE 4 2 6 E BARTON 3 2 1 5 1 T HAYNES 3 2 5 D WATKIN 4 3 7 J ROSE 4 4 8 O HAMBLETT 2 2 T KINCH 3 3 6 T SMITH 4 3 1 7 1 J EYRE 5 4 9 C CONVEY 5 3 5 1 10 4 R O’ROURKE 2 3 5 J WATTS 3 3 6 J FOUNTAIN 5 1 5 10 1 D FOUNTAIN 1 1 E COE 4 3 3 7 3 S SHERPA MOORE 3 4 7 I GUEYE 1 1 2 J PETERS 3 5 8 G COOMBES 1 1 JJBROOKERHERBERT 2 3 5 L SWANN 4 1 4 8 1 R PLEDGE 2 2 4 EASINGTON SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB VISIT: EasingtonSportsfc.com For the latest fixtures, results, news and much more…
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“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.
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The three half term camps organised by Oxford United in the Community this February half term are: Easington Sports FC Holida camp
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.
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.
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.
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.
“We can only offer a limited number of spaces, so we advise parents to book on via our website in advance to avoid disappointment.”
12/07 Ardley Utd H Friendly 1 0 Peters 15/07
Kenilworth Sporting A Friendly 1 2 Coe x 2 19/07 Milton United H Friendly 2-0 Sherpa-Moore, Smith 23/07 Holmer Green H Friendly 4 1 J Fountain x 2, Swann, Rose 30/07
Godmanchester Rov A UCLS 1 3 Coe x 3 02/08
Gedling Miners Welf A UCLS Cup P P 13/09 Long Buckby A UCLS 1 1 Convey 17/09
Rothwell Corinthians A UCLS 05/11
Wellingborough Tow H UCLS 27/09 Newport Pagnell A UCLS 01/10 Cogonhoe Utd H UCLS 08/10 Lutterworth Town H UCLS 15/10 Coventry Sphinx A UCLS 29/10
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Eynesbury Rovers H UCLS 12/11 Long Buckby H UCLS 19/11
Date Opponents H/A Competition Score Scorers
03/09 Rugby Town A UCLS P P 10/09
09/08 Burnham FC H FA Cup 0 0 5 pens4 13/08
Banbury Utd A Friendly 3-0 09/07
Bugbrooke St Mich H UCLS 07/01 Newport Pagnell H UCLS 14/01 Cogenhue Utd A UCLS 21/01 Coventry Utd A UCLS
Coventry Utd H UCLS 1 3 Convey
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Wallingford Town A Friendly 2 3 Muckleburg, Haynes, Coe
Milton Keynes Irish A UCLS 2 0 06/08 Burnham FC A FA Cup 1-1 Smith
Wellingborough Tow A UCLS 26/11 Desborough Town A UCLS 03/12 March Town H UCLS 10/12 GNG Oadby A UCLS 17/12 Rothwell Corinthians H UCLS 20/12
Histon H UCLS 3 0 Swann, J Fountain, Muckleberg 20/08 Roman Glass H FA Cup 0 0 24/08 Roman Glass A FA Cup 3-2 Barton, Convey 27/08 Oxhey Jets A FA Vase 3 0 29/08
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28/01 Milton Keynes Irish H UCLS
15/04 Lutteroworth Town A UCLS
04/02 March Town Utd A UCLS
18/03 Histon A UCLS
25/03 Godmanchester Rov H UCLS
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08/04 Coventry Sphinx H UCLS
11/02 Eynesbury Rovers A UCLS
04/03 Desborough Town H UCLS
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22/04 Bugbrooke St Mich A UCLS
Date Opponents H/A Competition Score Scorers
18/02 GNG Oadby H UCLS
11/04 Rugby Town H UCLS
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United Counties League Premier Division South Saturday 17th September 2022 Easington Sports FC Wellingborough Town FC ADAM DOYLE 1 LEWIS PATCHING ELIJAH COE 2 OLIVER ANDERSON TOM HAYNES 3 DAN MORTIMER DAN WATKIN 4 SEAN MCBRIDE JOSH ROSE 5 JACK O’CONNOR TOM SMITH 6 RICO ALEXANDER JOE EYRE © 7 HARRY CHIPCHASE CALLUM CONVEY 8 RYAN ARCHER GEORGE COOMBES 9 LUIS VIERA JAMES WATTS 10 LLOYD BUCKBY LUKE SWANN 11 JAKE STRONGE SAM SHERPA MOORE 12 KYLE ANSELL JACK HERBERT 14 HARRY DISPAINE JAKE PETERS 15 ZACH ARNOLD BRADY STRATFORD SEAN SNELLING 16 SHANE MARTIN MATT LONG JACK FOUNTAIN 17 CARTER PRICE DAN PORTER IBRAHIMA GUEYE 18 TOM IACIOFANO Manager: Andy Sharman Assistants : Tommy Kinch, Mark Boyland, Wally Hastie, Ricky Hogan Physio: Ali Whitrow Manager : Jake Stone Assistants: Jake Caylon Physio: Ryan Drayton VISIT: EasingtonSportsfc.com For the latest fixtures, results, news and much more… EASINGTON SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB
New Club Kit Provider
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.
We are looking forward to working with MDH and thank Andy Sparrow and team for giving us this exciting opportunity.
Details of our new online shop will be released soon.
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In 1899 00 the Club were runners up in the Midland League before joining Division 1 of the Southern League in 1901 02. It was at this time they moved to their current ground at the Dog & Duck, London Road, Wellingborough. The Secretary at that time was a Mr S.J.Burns.
In the same year the Club became founder members of the Leicestershire & Northants League and in the following season joined the Midland League. The first recorded winners of the now 1st Division of the United Counties League were Wellingborough Town Reserves. The following year, 1896-97, saw the Club become founder members of the United league.
The Club records during the twenties, thirties and forties in the Northants, East Midlands, United Counties and Central Alliance leagues are somewhat scant and it was not until the fifties that that the league history of the Club was recorded in more detail. However, there were lean periods in the fifties before some success was recorded when Wellingborough became winners of Division 1 of the United Counties league in 1962-63. They repeated this success in 1964-65 during which time they only dropped six points.
In 1894 the Wellingborough Charity Cup Competition started and by this time the Club was playing on the Thomas Field, Union Lane. Wellingborough.
In 1922 the Club ground record of 7,169 was set when they entertained Kettering Town in the Maunsell Cup Final, winning 2 1. The Wellingborough goals were scored by Harry Loasby and Stevens.
In 1905 the Club changed it’s name to Wellingborough Redwell but resigned at the end of the season after finishing bottom of Division 1. The first recorded silverware was won when they became League Champions in 1910 11. The Club continued to be known as Wellingborough Redwell until 1919 when they reverted back to their former name of Wellingborough Town F.C.
The original club was formed in 1867 and is the sixth oldest football club in the country. The club was a founder member of the first professional football club in the country. Wellingborough Town are also the oldest club in the County of Northamptonshire.
Upon formation in 1867 the club played under part Handling Code until 1869 when they became a true soccer club. At that time the club ground was in Broad Green, Wellingborough. The club colours were old gold and black. The first secretary was a gentleman by the name of Thomas Slinn.
In the 1880s Wellingborough F.A was formed as was the East Midlands Association and in 1887 these two Associations merged to become the Northamptonshire F.A.
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In 1879 Wellingborough Town became the first club to play under floodlights when they entertained Bedford at the Bassett’s Close, Wellingborough. The game was a close encounter with Bedford winning 1 2. The lights were powered by generators positioned at each end of the pitch.
The Club was able to maintain mid-table positions throughout the seventies before a reorganisation of the league saw them entered into the Midland Division of the Southern League after the League was split into Southern and Midland Divisions with no Premier Division. They remained in what was known as the Southern league, Midland Division until 1988 89 when they were relegated to the United Counties l League.
Wellingborough’s most ‘famous’ son is Phil Neal who started his career at the Town before moving to Northampton and then to Liverpool. His glittering career with Liverpool and England was followed closely by his many local admirers who saw him progress from the Dog & Duck to such exalted venues as Wembley, the San Siro and numerous other international stages.
They successfully applied to join the Metropolitan League in 1968 69 and finished a creditable 7th. The following year however, they were League Champions and in 1970 71 they joined the West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division finishing a creditable 3rd. With their ambitions now on a ‘high’ the Club joined the Southern League Division One North in 1971 72.
Wellingborough Town has figured prominently in the annals of the F.A.Cup and many exciting encounters have been recorded against old opponents such as Peterborough United, Kettering Town, Corby Town and Cambridge City. The pinnacle of their Cup success was when they reached the First Round proper in 1965 being drawn against Aldershot, who at that time were in the Football League Third Division. Despite losing 2 1 Wellingborough were not disgraced.
There then followed 13 years of struggle with the Club avoiding relegation from the Premier Division of the United Counties League on several occasions. Their worst dreams became a reality when in season 2001-02 they folded and resigned from the League. This was a black period in the history of a club that had formed the back bone of the first professional league.
The Club has been traditionally known as ‘The Doughboys’ which derived from the traditional local dish of ‘Hock & Dough’.
Together these three persons recruited other friends including Peter Ebdon the former World Snooker Champion who agreed to be President of the Group, Paul Joy a local Magistrate and Brian Hill, the former Premiership referee. Each member recruited additional friends until there were 24 people who were prepared to get the Club back on it’s feet.
The Dog & Duck Football Ground was owned by Geoff Coles a local businessman who has since moved to Portugal. 10 years ago part of the ground was sold to Whitbread’s who built a travel-lodge. This obviously reduced the overall size of the ground, the training ground and grandstand remained with the pitch being moved and a new clubhouse and dressing room block built.
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The Town had been without a senior football team for a period of two years when a local retired Senior police Officer, Laurie Owen, formed group of sporting friends in an attempt to resurrect the ‘Doughboys’. He was joined by a local businessman, Alan Warwick, whose father played for the ‘Doughboys’ in the twenties and the then Mayor of Wellingborough, David Smith. David’s brother was formerly Manager of Aberdeen and St. Mirren in the Scottish League.
After a poor start to Season 2014/15, Ben Watts was replaced by joint managers Steve Herring and Joe AtSmyth.theend
Following an unsuccessful start to season 2015 16, Jamie Wright and Colin Cooper resigned from the Club, mid September. Craig Adams having recently departed from Rugby Town was appointed CraigManager.after a few weeks stood down, to seek pastures at a more senior level, following which Dave Williams was appointed Manager, with Jon Mitchell his assistant. Stuart Goosey being a coach. Dave had been involved with the UCL for a number of years and also managed Rothwell Town when they were in the Southern League
With Joe standing down at the end of 2008 09, Rob Gould was appointed manager, having been a player at the club 12 months earlier and had just spent a season as manager at Northampton Spencer. They finished the season in a creditable mid table position.
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In their first season back in senior football the team finished second in the United Counties League Division One and were promoted to the Premier Division after losing just one game. The NFA Junior Cup was also won after beating Peterborough Northern Star 2 0 after extra time at Northampton Town’s Sixfields stadium.
After a poor start to 2012 13, Rob Gould stood down as Manager. Craig Adams, U 18’s Manager stood in temporary before the appointment of Phil Mason. Phil had previously managed Woodford Utd. for 10 years during which time he took them from the UCL to the Southern League. Due to private commitments, Phil stood down at the end of November with Craig taking over again as Manager.
A third-place finish under new player-manager Nick Ashby was a very creditable effort and very nearly culminated in promotion back to the Southern League.
of season 2014/15, Steve Herring and Joe Smyth stood down with Jamie Wright being appointed manager assisted by Colin Cooper. Jamie had recently been assistant manager at Bedford Town but was well known at Wellingborough, having had a number of spells as a player originally starting as a 16 year old in the U-18 team. Colin Cooper had been manager at Bugbrooke.
During 2007 08, Nick Ashby resigned and was replaced by Jason Burnham. Jason himself stood down a year later with the 1st team seeing the season out with Joe Smythe and just avoiding relegation.
Season 2011 12 saw the Club finishing in a mid table position.
A couple of months prior to the end of Season 2013/14, Craig resigned from the Club to take over at Bedford Town. After a short spell of senior players looking after affairs, Ben Watts was appointed Manager ably supported by Ash Civil.
For Season 2012 13 they had a ground share agreement with the newly formed AFC Rushden & Diamonds making their inaugural appearance as a senior club, taking part in the UCL Division 1.
Season 2010 11, after a hesitant start they finished 5th in the League table, with most of the players signing on for 2011-12.
Again at the end of season 2018/19 they had a change of Managers and players when they appear to have made a complete swap with Cogenhoe. Jake Stone joined them as Manager with his brother as assistant, and they saw the return of Rob Gould as coach.
Seasons 2019/20 and 2020/21 were badly affected with the Covid 19 pandemic, and League fixtures being suspended due to Government legislation restricting activities. In 20/21 the Club proceeded to their furthest stage ever in the FA Vase when they played Anstey Nomads to lose 4 2.
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Stuart stood down as Manager, early January, 2018 and his assistant Nathan Marsh, who had only been appointed a few weeks earlier, was asked to take on as Caretaker Manager. He then appointed Gary Petts as his assistant.
Jon Mitchell stood down at Christmas, 2016 leaving Stuart Goosey as manager who was ably assisted by Mark Starmer, as a coach.
At the close of Season 2017/18 Nathan was replaced by Gary Petts who in turn appointed long standing player Joe Rich, as his assistant.
Dave himself stood down early November, due to distance he was living from the Club. This left Jon Mitchell as Manager and Stuart Goosey as his assistant.
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Easington Sports FC – One Club – The Clan – Oxfordshire FA Club of the Year
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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
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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?
Whats coming up?
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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….
Volunteers needed – Can you help!!!
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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
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ESFC Wildcats – New players welcome
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.
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Fun facts with….. Jack Fountain
Biggest fear……. Being dropped Three items youd take with you On a desert island……. Phone, water and a bed What are your hobbies…… Partying and winding Sharm up Where do you see yourself In 5 years…… Prime Minister Any pet peeves……. Big words If you could whereAnywherelivewould You live……. Australia Favourite football team……. Tottenham VISIT: EasingtonSportsfc.com For the latest fixtures, results, news and much more…
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