ROYSTON TOWN VS KETTERING TOWN SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2024
PHOTO COURTESY OF KEVIN RICHARDS @RTFC TOG
Saturday 7th September 2024
Kick Off: 3pm
Royston Town FC would like to welcome today's opponents Kettering Town FC for their visit to Garden Walk for this Pitching In Southern Football League Premier Division Central fixture.
We wish their Players, Officials and Supporters an enjoyable afternoon and hope that the match will be a keenly contested and entertaining game.
We also welcome today’s Match Officials and hope they too have an enjoyable game.
ROYSTON TOWN OFFICIAL SHIRT SPONSOR
Royston Town Football Club Founded 1875
President Alan Barlow
Chairman Steve Jackson
Secretary Terry McKinnell
9 Valley Rise, Royston, Herts SG8 9EY
07772 086709
email: secretary@roystontownfc.co.uk
Finance Director Jeff Gill
Welfare Officer Angela Baulk
Fixture Secretary Steve Endacott (07971 512402)
Executive Board
Trevor Burrows, Andy Toovey, Eric Joyce, Angela Baulk, Chris Coote, Duncan Easley, Giles Parnwell, Neil MacLeod, Matt Clowery.
Webmaster Steve Endacott
Programme Editors Angela Baulk, Neil MacLeod
Official Photographer Kevin Richards
Football Management Team
First Team Manager Chris Watters
U23 Manager Franco Nacca
U18 Team Manager Roy Smith
Women's Team Manager Lewis Endacott
Vets Team Manager Lee Wilkinson
Ground
Colours
Garden Walk, Royston, Herts SG8 7HP
Telephone (01763) 241204
First XI
U23
U18
White/Black/White
White/Black/White
White/Black/Black
Women's White/Black/White
Vets
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Members of:
The Hertfordshire Football Association
Southern League Premier Division
Spartan South Midlands Football League
Thurlow Nunn Youth League
Eastern Region Women’s Football League
Royston Town Football Club is Limited by Guarantee under the trading name o Royston Town FC Limited (Company Reg No. 14261163)
CLUB HONOURS
WINNERS
Herts County League (Div I) 1969-70, 1972-73
Herts County League (Premier Div) 1976-1977
South Midlands League (Div I) 1977-1978
South Midlands Reserve League (Div II) 1978-1979
South Midlands Reserve League (Div I) 1979-1980
North Herts (Div IV) League Cup, 1978-79, 1979-1980
Herts Charity Shield, 1981-82, 1989-90, 1996-1997
Herts Intermediate Cup, 1988-1989
Chiltern Youth League (Div I) 1989-1990
South Combinations Reserve Floodlight Cup, 1992-1993
Chiltern Youth League Cup, 1992-1993
South Midlands Challenge Trophy, 1995-1996
Eastern Region Women’s League (Div II) 1998-1999
Eastern Counties Youth League Cup, 2001-2002
South Midlands Reserve Challenge Cup 2004-2005
KB Tyres Division III Champions 2006-2007
South Midlands League (Div I) 2008-2009
South Midlands League Cup (Div I) 2008-2009
South Midlands Floodlit Cup 1994-1995 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012
South Midlands Reserve League (Div II East) 2008-2009
South Midlands Reserve Challenge Cup 2008-2009
KB Tyres Division I League Cup 2009-2010
South Midlands Reserve Floodlit Cup 2009-2010
BIS Cambs League Division 2A 2010/2011
BIS Cambs League Divisional Champions 2010/2011
Veterans Cambridgeshire Invitation Cup 2010/2011
South Midlands Premier League 2011/2012
South Midlands Premier League Cup 2011/2012
Suburban League North Division 2012/2013, 2013/2014
Joint Winners of the Hinchingbrooke Cup 2013
Eastern Region Women’s League Plate 2013/2014, 2014/15
Suburban Premier League 2015-16
Eastern Region Women’s League Division 1 West 2015/16
Southern League Div 1 Central 2016/17
Southern League Challenge Cup 2021/22
Aubrey Cup 2021/22
Hertfordshire FA Women’s Senior Challenge Cup 2023/24
RUNNERS UP
South Midlands Challenge Cup, 1978-1979
Herts Charity Shield, 1978-79, 1998-99, 2004-05, 2008-2009
South Midlands League (Premier Div) 1979-1980
North Herts (Div IV) 1979-1980
North Herts (Div III) 1981-1982
North Herts (Div II) 1982-1983
South Midlands Res Section Trophy, 1982-1983
Chiltern Youth League Cup, 1986-87, 1988-1989
Herts Intermediate Cup, 1989-1990
Herts County Youth Cup, 1992-1993
North Herts (Div I), 1993-1994
South Midlands Floodlit Cup, 1995-1996
Herts F A Women’s Cup, 1998-99, 2001-2002 2013/14
Eastern Region Women’s League (Div I) 1999-2000, 2013/2014 2014/15
Eastern Junior Plate, 2001-2002
KB Tyres Division I 2008-2009, 2009-2010
South Midlands Reserve Challenge Trophy 2009-2010
South Midlands Reserves Floodlit Cup 2010/2011
Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup 2013/2014
Eastern Region Women’s League, League Cup 2014/15
Southern League Division 1 Central 2014/15 2015/16
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THROUGHOUT THE 2024/25 SEASON IN THEIR BID THROUGHOUT THE 2024/25 SEASON IN THEIR BID TO GAIN PROMOTION TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE TO GAIN PROMOTION TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE IN THIS GROUNDBREAKING NEW DOCUMENTARY IN THIS GROUNDBREAKING NEW DOCUMENTARY
DORKING WANDERERS owner Marc White took to the club’s official twitter account on Monday afternoon following the FA Cup second round qualifying draw.
“Good luck to Horsham in the third qualifying round,” joked the colourful Wands boss, who has taken the club from park football to the top of the Non-League Pyramid. Since first entering the competition in 2013, Dorking are yet to reach the first round proper.
For the last two seasons – because of their then Step 1 status – White’s side had a bye until the fourth round qualifying stage
Last year, with just one win required to reach the first round, they were drawn away to you guessed it, Horsham The Step 3 Hornets beat them 2-0 and went on to earn a famous 3-3 draw against Barnsley and a televised replay.
They were then reinstated after their League One opponents were found to have played an ineligible player and had a second bite of the cherry against Sutton United. So White, with his trademark humour, is expecting the worst for his side when they meet next weekend with the National League North and South clubs now entering the competition.
At the time of writing there are still some replays to be sorted but the latest draw has thrown up some intriguing games
The first round is still three ties away but, over the coming weeks, eyes will widen as it gets nearer For many clubs, even getting to this stage feels like making it
How about Newcastle Town drawing former EFL side Scunthorpe United? The National League North leaders only dropped two points in their first six games, but they haven’t won an FA Cup tie since 2018. Newcastle, 15th in NPL West, beat Long Eaton United last Saturday. They’ve not reached the third qualifying round since 2010.
Nails & Tickenham hosting Chippenham Town is another tie that stands out. It’s only Nailsea’s second season in the competition, and they’ve landed a plum draw against a side three divisions above them Having beaten Cinderford Town, Reading City and Hartpury University, they won’t roll over against the Bluebirds
West Didsbury & Chorlton welcoming Darlington catches the eye too, as does Shifnal Town hosting Redditch United, while Wessex League AFC Stoneham take on Step 2 Salisbury
Talking of good cup runs, Maidstone United’s run to the last 16 was the FA Cup story of last season. That adventure began at Steyning Town Community. This time it starts against fellow National League South Hampton & Richmond Borough.
Who will make it through to the third round qualifying? Other than Horsham, of course!
WHO'S WHO OF THE CROWS
Dixon-Hodge (Goalkeeper)
CrowsfromKingsLynnTowninthesummerof2024 Startedhiscareerwith nty before moving to Braintree in January 2021 Had a loan spell at Maldon before switching to FC Romania and then rejoining the Jammers In March oinedKingsLynnTownoftheNLN.
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defender who re-joined the Crows in 2019 after spending a season at Yeading Started his playing career at Luton Town and broke into the 1st ng the 2008/9 season In total he made 64 appearances for The Hatters oving to Forest Green Rovers and then to Hemel Hempstead Town
rray (Defender)
ned us at the beginning of 2017/18, having spent the previous two Cambridge City where he made 60 appearances. He quickly settled into and has proved to be a formidable addition for the Crows.
ghton (Defender)
d full-back who joined us in November 2019 from Kettering Town, where ent a successful four seasons James has previously played for Hemel Town, Cambridge City & Cambridge United
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2024 following his release by Cambridge United Whilst at The t time on loan at St Neots Town, Concord Rangers and a succesful Crows at the start of the 23/24 campaign
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rows in November 2023 from St Ives Town, having previously been 8/19 Charlie started out at the Cambridge United academy and has ed St Neots Town and Bury Town.
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trip up the A505 when he joined the Crows from local rivals Hitchin mer BeganhiscareeratBorehamWoodin2016andwentoutonloanto ingsLangley-wholikedwhattheysaw,andsignedhimonapermanent t two seasons there before signing for Hitchin Town in the 2019-20
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ruary 2024 Started his career at Arsenal academy where he spent a moving to Sheffield Wednesday in 2017 Signed his first pro contract in 2018. Josh was released by Wednesday in July 2022 and joined also appearedforBraintreeTown,Wingate&Finchleyand Kingstonian.
Ben Weyman (Midfield)
Joined the Crows at the start of this season from AFC Dunstable after winning both their Manager’s and Fans player of the year last season. Prior to joining AFC DunstableBenplayedforColneyHeathandHertfordTown
Jesse Akubine (Midfield)
Started his career at Brentford before moving to Queen of the South in 2017 After 2 years North of the border Jesse joined AFC Rushden & Diamonds before spells with Stratford Town, Bedford Town and Waltham Abbey Joined the CRows at the start of this season.
SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
e Baker (Midfield)
d the Crows in the summer of 2024. Previously had spells at Potters Bar Tow, St Ives BasildonUnited,Bowers&PitseaandHeybridgeSwifts
Hamilton-Campbell (Midfield)
sing and combative young midfielder who joined the Crows at the start of this n.PreviousclubsincludeSawstonUnited,NewmarketTownandHaverhillRovers
Harrison Rookard (Forward)
oined the Crows at the start of this season from Cockfosters FC Harrison was ockfosters’ leading goalscorer last season and won their Players Player award Previously l dforStMagetsburyandHertfordTown.
Oyebola (Forward)
g forward with a gymnastic goal celebration signed from Cray Wanderers in the r of 2024, Tayo previously spent time at Hastings United, Corinthian Casuals, wandHartleyWitney.
iny-Prendred (Forward)
oinedtheCrowsintheclose-season.PreviousclubsincludeWatford, amsted, Hertford Town, Berkhamsted Raiders and St Mary’s Rattlers
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rleston FC in the summer of 2024 Began his career at Kings Lynn toDerehamaheadofhismovetoGorleston
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Garden Walk Previous clubs include Ilford, Athletic Newham and
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ductoftheHemelHempsteadTownU18s,Bradleyhassignedonaseasonlongloan om the Tudors. Made his National League South debut for Hemel coming on as a uteagainstDoverin2023
nja Grubor (Goalkeeper)
his Crows debut in the final game of the 2023/24 season at home to Stratford TheSerbianbornstopperwaspreviouslywithBarnetandCorbyTown
Nassunculo (Midfield)
uese winger who has joined the Crows at the start of this season Tiago was at ng and St Ives last season. Also spent time at Barwell, Redditch United and oroughSports.
nis Lievins (Midfield)
atured in all the Crows pre-season games and secured himself a deal for the 24/25 mpaign PreviousclubsincludeMansfieldTown,MeltonTownPeterboroughSports
SEASON TICKET & RTYFC CARD HOLDERS
