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EASINGTON SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
BUCKINGHAM ATHLETIC FC PRE SEASON FRIENDLY SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST 2020 KICK OFF 3:00PM
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CHAIRMAN
Good afternoon, Welcome to Addison Road for the fixture today. We are pleased to welcome Buckingham Athletic and their officials and spectators for the game this afternoon. As we edge closer to the season I am really looking forward to seeing further progress after another week of hard work on the training pitch. It was disappointing to not play the fixture against North Leigh on Tuesday evening but I am sure the whole squad will be looking to stake a claim to be part of the starting side against Tring Athletic in the FA Cup on Tuesday evening. I think there will be more riding on performances today which is something you need leading up to the start of the season. Performances from the squad have improved, but again last week, lapses in concentration lead to the defeat against Daventry Town. I would be happy to see a 1-0 victory today to show that we have the discipline to close out matches again. Whilst the squad continues to settle down, I would like to welcome back Darius Browne to the club after making the step up to Banbury United. Darius has been unfortunate with injury and I really do think this will be a great move for him and us this season as he needs to play a full season to get back to his best. He will certainly add an attacking threat going forwards and so I wish him well for the season. We are very excited that the competitive start to the season is just days away. We hope that having now held two trial fixtures with fans back that these have gone sufficiently well to expand the numbers of those attending and we hope that the Clan turn out in force on Tuesday to support Matt Giles and the squad. We hope you all enjoy the afternoon and have a safe journey home. Richard Meadows Chairman VISIT: EasingtonSportsfc.com – For the latest fixtures, results, news and much more‌
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Afternoon and welcome to Addison Road, As we get closer to competitive football, the names in the squad should become more consistent. Availability and individual performances have been a mixed bag throughout pre season and this has contributed to some frustrating performances. Nevertheless, although slow, progress has been made, players have gained match fitness and we’ve been able to involve lots of young players throughout a tough pre season. As things begin to settle down, I am confident we will see a much improved version of ourselves as we find our feet with competitive football again. Buckingham will provide us with another tough challenge with players in their squad that could comfortably play at step 5. The game should also be a good test for our fitness levels as I know Scott and this coaching staff plan to make a lot of changes throughout the match. I hope all involved from Buckingham Athletic enjoy the game and I wish them good luck for the upcoming season. Matt Giles Manager
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MATCH REPORT Easington Sports 3 v 0 Royal Wootton Basset Town FC MOMENTS CHANGE MATCHES A stunning penalty save from Joe White followed up by a fine counter attacking goal finished off by Luke Swann just seconds later turned this Hellenic Premier Division match in the favour of the home side. Bradley Cox had already given Sports the lead in the first half but with the game still keenly contested, Swann’s crucial goal proved decisive and knocked the stuffing out of the opposition putting the result of the match beyond doubt. George Coombes finished off another excellent quick break away move late on in the game to seal another three points for Sports. In truth, the first half was one to forget with both teams really struggling to get any momentum in the game. As expected, both sides defended well in a scrappy half and neither keeper had a shot of any note to save. Right on the stroke of half time Easington did however take the lead from a corner. Ryan Markham whipped in an inviting ball and Bradley Cox used the pace of the cross to head powerfully in at the near post. The second half continued to be an end to end affair and both sides were more accurate with their passing as the game seemed to be less frantic. Wootton Bassett came back into the game and were threatening to equalise. With twenty minutes to go, it seemed the visitors were going to get their chance from the penalty spot. Mark Francis stepped up and smashed the ball to Joe White’s right and towards the corner but White somehow managed to get two hands to the ball and at full stretch tipped it onto the crossbar and away from the goal. With the ball still in play, Sports defended well and scrambled the ball away and in a matter of seconds the Wootton Bassett keeper Eddie Cavanagh was forced into a great stop of his own to parry a volley from Piers Walton. The bouncing ball fell kindly for Luke Swann and before the keeper could reset himself Swann smashed an unstoppable left foot half volley into the net to make it 2-0 putting the game out of sight. The goal seemed to take the edge of the visitors’ performance who had worked hard to remain in the game up to this point. Sports on the other hand relaxed and continued to pose a threat down either flank through Swann and Eyre. George Coombes was on hand to put the icing on the cake for Sports in the 87th minute. Joe Eyre just managed to beat a Bassett defender to the ball and raced down the left hand side. He curled a low ball across the 6 yard box where Combes was on hand to calmly side foot back across the keeper into the far corner of the net giving the keeper no chance. 3-0 final score.
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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 31 affiliated teams, both boys and girls, and once again have a development team looking to give local players a direct pathway from youth football into Hellenic League football. However, our proudest moment came when a Craig Robinson goal secured victory for Ben Milners team, ensuring promotion to the Hellenic Premier Division for the first time in the clubs history.
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MEET THE SQUAD
PHOTOS BY E BARSON
Joe WHITE
Tom SMITH
Josh ROSE
Elliot GUNTER
Goalkeeper
Defender
Defender
Defender
Sponsored by
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Lloyd SABIN
Elliot BARTON
Adam ATHERTON
Luke SWANN
Defender
Defender
Defender
Midfielder
Sponsored by
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MEET THE SQUAD
Charlie HILL
Darius BROWNE
PHOTOS BY E BARSON
Laurentiu TUDOR
Joe EYRE ©
Midfielder
Midfielder
Midfielder
Midfielder
Sponsored by
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Henry ROSE
Josh BOWDEN
Midfielder
Striker
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Lucas NORTHOVER Striker Sponsored by
Piers WALTON Striker Sponsored by
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CLUB SPONSORS
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LEAGUE TABLE Uhlsport Hellenic Premier League (as of March 2020) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
P Westfields 26 Binfield 22 Fairford Town 23 Shrivenham 27 Brackley Town Saints 27 Longlevens AFC 25 Burnham 27 Easington Sports 23 Flackwell Heath 24 Reading City 26 Windsor 26 Lydney Town 25 Bishops Cleeve 21 Virginia Water 26 Tuffley Rovers 21 Royal Wootton Bassett Town27 Brimscombe & Thrupp 24 Ardley United 26 Holmer Green 26
W 20 17 16 13 12 11 12 11 9 9 9 9 9 8 7 8 6 5 2
D 6 2 1 4 2 4 1 3 6 6 5 5 4 5 7 4 9 8 4
L 0 3 6 10 13 10 14 9 9 11 12 11 8 13 7 15 9 13 20
GD 57 32 20 1 3 11 0 0 1 -3 -2 -6 16 -6 -3 -15 -13 -30 -63
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PTS 66 53 49 43 38 37 37 36 33 33 32 32 31 29 28 28 27 23 10
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SEASON STATS 2020/21 League Player Name
Apps
Goals
FA Cup/Vase Apps
Goals
ESFC Total Apps
Goals
Yellow
J White T Smith J Rose L Sabin J Eyre H Rose D Browne L Tudor C Hill L Swann P Walton J Bowden N Lewars L Northover J Cowlishaw E Barton E Gunter
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FIXTURES AND RESULTS 2020/21 Date
Opponents
H/A
Competition
Score
Scorers
08/08
Banbury United
H
Ron Thomas Cup
2-3
Bowden, Lewars
11/08
Adderbury Park
A
Friendly
1-1
Bowden
18/08
Clanfield 85
A
Friendly
2-0
22/08
Daventry Town
H
Friendly
3-5
25/08
North Leigh
A
Friendly
P-P
29/08
Buckingham Ath
H
Friendly
01/09
Tring Athletic
H
FA Cup
15/09
Royal Wootton Bassett
H
League
19/09
Ardley United
A
FA Vase
26/09
Westfields
H
League
29/09
Fairford Town
A
League
Northover, Walton, Eyre
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PRE SEASON FRIENDLY Saturday 22nd August 2020 r
Easington Sports FC KURT FOX TOM SMITH ELLIOT GUNTER JOSH ROSE ELLIOT BARTON HENRY ROSE JOE EYRE DARIUS BROWNE JOSH BOWDEN PIERS WALTON LUKE SWANN LUCAS NORTHOVER JACK FOUNTAIN ANDREW STIDDER
Manager: Matt Giles Assistants : Wally Hastie, Jake Butler, Joe Davies Physio: Ali Whitrow
Buckingham Athletic FC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17
HAYDEN COOMBS ENOCK SARE DAN STALEY RYAN MARSDEN MATT COOKE STUART IRONMONGER CARL TAPPIN JACK CARTER BLAISE MOMBELE RYAN TAPPIN KUDA BUTAWO TOM KALUGIN TOM BRAZIER / OLLIE GOLDING KYLE FAULKNER / CHRIS PARR KEITH MUPFURURIRWA BRUNO BRITA / SCOTT LATHAM
Manager : Scott Reynolds Assistant: Ryan Gurton, Matt Moran Physio:
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Getting to Know Us – Jake Butler
What team do you support? Birmingham City FC Earliest memory of football? Birmingham winning the 2002 play offs Penalties against Norwich City Best ESFC memory? Joe Colemans goal away at Shrivenham Who is the GOAT? C. Ronaldo Favourite ever footballer? C. Ronaldo
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Easington Sports FC – One Club – The Clan – Oxofrdshire FA Club of the Year
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CLUB NEWS Another busy week!!! The pre season continues to be a really busy period for the ESFC committee. This week we have taken delivery of a new set of goals which will be of use for the growing number of 11v11 teams we have. We have also been updating our risk assessment once again following amended government guidelines and registrations take pace with the season just a few days away – with over 350 registered players this takes some time to progress. On a positive note the markings have started to go down for youth team pitches and it does finally seem that all football is nearly back.
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 Hellenic League 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 online. 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? Tuesday 1st September sees the return of competitive football to Addison Road for the first time in a number of months. We look forward to welcoming Tring Athletic FC in the Emirates FA Cup, 7:30pm kick off. Some restrictions will remain in place including numbers of spectators and track and trace conditions. We hope you can join us. VISIT: EasingtonSportsfc.com – For the latest fixtures, results, news and much more…
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