ROYSTON TOWN FC vs RUSHALL OLYMPIC FC - Matchday programme - Saturday 16th November 2024
CROWS
Saturday 16th November 2024
Kick Off: 3pm
Royston Town FC would like to welcome today's opponents Rushall Olympic FC for their visit to Garden Walk for this Isuzu FA Trophy Second Round 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 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
White/Black/Black
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
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
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TODAY’S OTHER TODAY’S OTHER
FA TROPHY TIES! FA TROPHY TIES!
WHO'S WHO OF THE CROWS
Dixon-Hodge (Goalkeeper)
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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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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.
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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)
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SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
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SEASON TICKET & RTYFC CARD HOLDERS
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WHO ARE YA?
RUSHALL OLYMPIC PEN PICS
Adam STEVENS - Manager
Experienced manager with a proven track record of building strong, attacking teams. Previously managed Coalville Town, leading them to the FA Vase Final and the National League North Also managed Grantham Town and returned to Coalville to guide them to the Southern League Premier Division Central play-off final.
Steve HINKS - Assistant Manager
Highly experienced coach with a wealth of knowledge in non-league football. Has held coaching and management roles at numerous clubs, including Atherstone United, Hednesford Town, Stafford Rangers, and Tamworth. Recently assisted Harry Harris at Walsall Wood, leading them to promotion to the Northern Premier League.
Richard SNEEKES - Coach
Former professional footballer with experience at Ajax, Bolton Wanderers, and West Bromwich Albion. Has held coaching roles at Tamworth, Hereford United, and Nuneaton Borough Previously managed Rushall Olympic and Sutton Coldfield Town
Dempsey ARLOTT-JOHN - Midfielder/Forward
Versatile attacking player with experience at Leicester City, Crystal Palace, and various non-league clubs. Key player in Tamworth's National League North championshipwinning season
Luke BENBOW - Forward
Prolific striker with a strong goalscoring record, particularly at Stourbridge. Has also played for Solihull Moors, Nuneaton Borough, and Birmingham City.
Brad BOOD - Defender
Talented young left-back who progressed through the ranks at AFC Telford United. Has experience at Stourbridge and Shifnal Town.
Nathan CAMERON - Defender
Experienced central defender with Football League experience at Coventry City, Northampton Town, Bury, Macclesfield Town, Wigan Athletic, and Solihull Moors. Recently played for Kidderminster Harriers, Hednesford Town, AFC Telford United, and Hereford.
Jaden CHARLES - Defender/Midfielder
Versatile player with pace and good passing ability Product of the Derby County academy and has experience at Mansfield Town, York City, Hereford, and Nuneaton Borough.
WHO ARE YA?
RUSHALL OLYMPIC PEN PICS
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Bromwich Albion, layed for Rushall m City, Barnsley, Kidderminster Harriers, and Boston United.
Sheridan MARTINEZ - Goalkeeper
Experienced goalkeeper with experience at Solihull Moors, AFC Telford United, Hednesford Town, and Barwell.
Liam McAlinden - Midfielder/Forward
A versatile midfielder/forward with extensive Football League experience, McAlinden joined us from Scunthorpe Und. He began his career at Wolvess and has had spells at Shrewsbury Town, Fleetwood Town, Crawley Town, Exeter City, Cheltenham Town, Halifax Town, Stockport County, Morecambe, Wrexham, and Scunthorpe United.
Ethan McLeod - Forward
A promising young forward with pace and a knack for scoring goals, McLeod joined us from Wolverhampton Wanderers' academy. He has already made a significant impact, scoring a crucial penalty in the FA Cup.
WHO ARE YA?
RUSHALL OLYMPIC PEN PICS
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Coalville Town. He has previously played for Leicester City and Coalville Town.
Mason Rees - Midfielder
A highly-rated midfielder, Rees joined us from Wolverhampton Wanderers' academy He has been part of the Wolves academy system since the age of 9
Adulai Sambu - Midfielder
Joined from Cheltenham Town. Has previously played for Cheltenham Town, Cirencester Town, Redditch Utd, Stratford Town, and Hungerford Town.
Paul White - Goalkeeper
Rejoined from Coalville Town. Has previously played for Tralee Dynamos, Cork City, Forest Green Rovers, North Leigh, Gloucester City, Boreham Wood, Accrington Stanley, Kettering Town, Hereford FC, St Ives Town, Peterborough Sports, and Coalville Town.
Callum Wilson - Defender
A strong right-back, Wilson joined us from Sunderland. He has previously played for Derby County, Shrewsbury Town, and Sunderland.
