2019/20 Issue 3 - Cheltenham Saracens (FA Vase)

Season 2019/20 Matchday Programme - Issue 3

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Welcome

3

Editor's Notes

4

Thornbury History

6

Thornbury Profiles

8

Visitor's History

11

Visitor's Profiles

13

Sin-Bin Information

16

Season Stats

18 Reserves 20

A Team

22

Manager's Reports

24

Guest Article

26

Match Reports

28

Hellenic League

30

Fixtures & Results

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WELCOME

TO THE MUNDY PLAYING FIELDS HOME OF THORNBURY TOWN FC The Committee, Managers, Players and all involved with “Thornbury Town FC� extend a very warm welcome to you and thank you for visiting us today, we do hope that your visit is an enjoyable one. As a club we pride ourself on our total hospitality and our catering / bar facilities are open before, during and after every 1st and Reserve Team match for you to relax and enjoy.

A number of our management committee and others are always on hand during your visit should you require any help or general assistance.

Once again please enjoy your visit to our club and we hope to welcome you back on a more regular basis in the near future.

Pete Webber, Chairman

The Programme Team Design - Tom Shorey Editor - Richard Shorey Contributors - Hellenic League Printers - Horders, Thornbury Advertising - shoreys@blueyonder.co.uk Photography - Tom Shorey (Unless Stated)

THORNBURY TOWN F.C. Club Officials President

P Wisbey

Vice Presidents P Sice R Hynam R Stevenson M Carr A Hawkins T Payton

Members of: Uhlsport Hellenic Football League, Bristol & District Football League, Avon Youth League, Bristol Girls League & Hanham Minor League Affiliated to the Gloucestershire Football Association

Club Honours HELLENIC LEAGUE SUPPLEMENTARY CUP Winners 2018-19 GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Winners 2009-10, 2017-18 LES JAMES CUP Winners 2014-15, 2017-18 Runners-Up 2010-11

Chairman

Pete Webber

Vice Chairman

Graham Smith

Treasurer

Andy Shutler

BRISTOL PREMIER COMBINATION Premier Division Champions: 1956-57,2001-02 Div 2 Champions: 1965-66

Secretaries

Mike Pengelly (Senior) Pam Howard (Junior)

BRISTOL & DISTRICT LEAGUE Div 3 Champions: 1949-50

Fixture Secretary

Malcolm Carr

Media

Tom Shorey

1st XI Manager Assistant Physio

Jason Rees Gary Kemp Malcolm Carr

STROUD CHARITY CUP Harry Greening Memorial Trophy Winners: 2003-2004 (1st XI) Section A Cup Winners: 1985-86 (1st XI)

Reserves Manager

Jake Shutler

A Team Manager

James Smele

Life Members R Worsley J Hucker D Wiffill G Jasper M Wheatley

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EDITOR'S NOTES A warm welcome to everyone who has travelled from Cheltenham Saracens for today's Buildbase FA Vase tie.

Last Saturday, our supporters were finally treated to our first 3 points of the season with a 3-2 win against Clanfield, the same result as the same fixture last season! Another 5 goals in the match carries on the goal fest streak our games have had. Attendees at our games have seen 27 goals in just 4 games.

Today marks our first ever FA Vase campaign, this competition, like the FA Cup, gives the club a chance to play at Wembley. Though the

FA Vase involves much less fixtures! Hopefully whoever wins today can progress all the way to emulate fellow Hellenic League side Thatcham Town's success in 2018.

Inside today's programme we've got reports from both of our other adult sides, with Jake and James reporting on how pre-season has gone!

Thank you for all your support, Tom Shorey Media Secretary & Programme Editor

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THORNBURY TOWN CLUB HISTORY

It is understood that football has been played in Thornbury from around 1898 and formerly known as Thornbury Sports became Thornbury Town FC in the early 1970’s.

Mundy Playing Fields has been the home of the club since the end of World War Two although changing facilities were sited in local places such as the Exchange Hotel, which is now The Knot of Rope.

1968-69 we became founder members of the Gloucestershire County League and spectator figures in excess of 500 were regularly recorded. In 1971 the club finished third in the Gloucestershire County League and was accepted into the Western League. However, due to difficulties in bringing the facilities up to the leagues required standards were unable to take the next step up. Relegation to the Bristol Premier Combination League unfortunately followed in 1976-77.

The following 20+ years saw Thornbury Town strive to regain their former status, never really threatening to take the Premier Combination title. The only success during these lean years was reaching the final of the GFA Senior Amateur Cup in 1985-86 and 198990 unfortunately on both occasions loser’s medals were received.

During the late 1990’s, the Club maintained its strong focus on developing local talent and this eventually bore fruit in 1999 when the final

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of the Stroud Charity Cup was reached, losing narrowly to Dursley Town. 2001-02 season saw the management team of Dave Wiffill and Steve Burbage take the reins, which brought instant success winning the Bristol Premier Combination title by 13 points and a return to the Gloucestershire County League. This followed a run of thirteen consecutive league wins a club record, which still stands to this day. The league and cup double eluded the club when they were defeated by Sea Mills in the League Cup Final.

In preparation for the return to County League football the summer of 2002 saw a lot of hard work undertaken on the Mundy facilities with the building of dug-outs, improved drainage and revamping of the dressing rooms. All this work appeared to have been worth while with the club establishing itself back in the Gloucestershire County league with a creditable 7th league position for the next three seasons. Silverware did come our way in 2003-04 when we defeated Taverners on penalties, after a 2-2 draw, to lift the Stroud Charity Cup. The 2003-04 season, also saw the formation of an Under-18’s side under the management of Terry Payton in order to maintain Youth development within the club and they gained entry to the Gloucester County Youth League.

Following a number of indifferent seasons when relegation back to the Bristol Premier Combination league was only just averted in 2006–07, a new management committee and first team management were appointed.

Dave Lippiatt took over as first team manager, coming to the club from Sea Mills Park bringing with him Carl Derosa as his assistant. With an initial three / four year strategy, which came to fruition during the 2009-10 season when after a steady first half to the season a tremendous

winning run of ten league games saw the Surridge Gloucestershire County League title won for the first time in the clubs history.

2010 also saw the milestone achievement of the long awaited coming together of the two local football clubs “Thornbury Town FC” and “Thornbury Falcons FC” now under one club management umbrella of Thornbury Town FC without losing the heritage and identity of Thornbury Falcons. This will further enhance the long term development within the local community for junior, youth and senior football.

In the 2010-11 season the final of the Les James Cup Final was reached, which resulted in a penalty shoot-out disappointment against Henbury Town. 2013-14 saw the U18’s in their highest league position in the Gloucestershire County Youth League finishing runners-up, which was a tremendous achievement for the team and managers Simon Pirie and Mark Franklin.

The 2014-15 season was a very successful season finishing 4th in the league and winning the Les James Cup for the first time in the Club’s history. Andy Davies continues to produce a team of quality which resulted in a third 4th-place in a row in Season 2016-17.

2017-18 saw the club finally succeed in their quest win the Gloucestershire County League.

After a lot of work behind the scenes to gain planning permission for the required ground improvements, the club were accepted into the Hellenic League for the first time in our history.

Our first season in the Hellenic League saw us finish a creditable 3rd in Div 1 West and win the Supplementary Cup. With a new management team of Jason Rees and Gary Kemp in place we look forward to the season ahead and wish all teams the best of luck in their endeavours.

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THORNBURY TOWN PLAYER PROFILES

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Aaron Clark - DEF A big strong centre half who’s no mug on the ground. Has become a key part of the defence since joining.

Kurtis Parkin - GK A goalkeeper with experience at higher levels with Willand Rovers. Has made a massive difference since moving to the area.

Pete Fowler - DEF Strong centre half and not much gets past him. Club captain who leads by example.

He’s also dangerous in the opposition penalty area.

Nathan Sage - DEF Centre back with good composure on the ball and shows good strength both on the ground and in the air.

Tom Webb - DEF Good defender who reads the game well. Likes to overlap with the left-winger and can get a good ball into the box.

Joe Guest - DEF Recent youth team player who has a bright future; will do well this year learning from the senior players; likes to run at defenders.

Mark Viner - MID Experienced centre midfielder and one of the leaders on the pitch. Good first touch and range passing, rarely gives the ball away.

Toby Bennett - MID Has matured over the years showing aggression where needed. Gets his head up well and rarely gives it away.

Marcus Wormwell - MID He is a product of the Thornbury youth teams and is a speedy winger with a good shot.

Scott MacLeod - MID Comfortable at right back or on the wing, a technically good footballer.

Nathan Irwin - MID Experienced utility player who always gives 100%; great engine and attitude; pops up with an important goal now and again!

Luke Franklin - MID Strong, quick and has good technique. Equally comfortable in the middle or out wide. A really good prospect who controls the midfield and scores goals.

James Brock - FWD As long as he’s fit, you will struggle to find a more skilful player. A real box of tricks on the wing.

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Dave Jones - MID A new addition in midfield last season who has fitted in to the team well. Strong in the tackle and has good vision.

Harry Brock - FWD Signed from Almondsbury at the start of last season to join his brother, James at the club.

Asher Budd - FWD A quick forward with a fantastic strike and eye for goal. Has scored a lot of goals at youth level and continues to improve.

Craig Lancastle - FWD Fast and skilful striker with really quick feet. He always wants the ball and will give opposition defences a really hard time this season.

Rob Davies - GK Joined this summer to provide cover and competition to the goalkeeper spot.

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In 2015/2016 the club narrowly missed out on winning the Division 1 title but secured promotion to the Premier Division by finishing second, however the club decided to remain in Division 1. The club has now a strong base to move forward with three senior teams on Saturdays and junior teams aged between 6-14.

CHELTENHAM SARACENS CLUB HISTORY

Formed in 1964 as part of a multi-sport club, they joined the Cheltenham League Division 5. Gradually the football section grew in strength and was soon running two sides in the Cheltenham League, two in the Stroud & District, two Sunday teams and several youth teams.

In 1986 the club were elected to the Hellenic League and stayed in Division 1 until they were promoted to the Premier Division in 1999/2000 with the second team also GAP SUPPLIES winning the Reserve Section

Honours GFA Primary Challenge Cup Winner 71/72 Minor Charity Cup Winner 90/91 Cheltenham League Division 5 Winner 90/91 GFA Senior Amateur Cup Winner 91/92 Hellenic League Division 1 Winner 99/00 Hellenic League Reserve Section Winner 99/00 Cheltenham League Division 4 Winners 09/10 Cheltenham Minor Charity Cup Winners 09/10 Hellenic League Division 1 Runners up 15/16

that same year. After two years in the Premier the team were relegated back to Division 1 in 2001/2002.

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CHELTENHAM SARACENS PLAYER PROFILES Mack Sadler Mack Sadler

Goal Keeper Goal Keeper

Young goalkeeper Young goalkeeper with greatwith potential, great potential, was was attached toattached NewporttoCounty Newport as aCounty youngster as a as youngster as well as playing well as forplaying Gloucester for Gloucester City junior City age junior age groups. groups.

Mike Oliver Mike Oliver

Defence Defence

Matt Barnard Matt Barnard

Defence Defence

Jed Payton Jed Payton

Defence Defence

The complete Thedefender, complete Quick, defender, Powerful, Quick, Great Powerful, Great in the air, Strong in the tackler air, Strong andtackler superband on the superb ball.on the ball.

Left sidedLeft defender sided defender who joined whous joined from us from Ruardean Hill Ruardean FC, proving Hill FC, he’s proving right at he’s home right in at home in the Hellenicthe League.

Hellenic League.

Promising young Promising defender youngwho defender makeswho the makes step the step up from Northern up fromSenior Northern sideSenior Whaddon sideUnited, Whaddon United, also played also in played the Cheltenham in the Cheltenham Town junior Town junior sides. sides.

Sam Mason Sam Mason

Goal Keeper ChristianChristian Royals Royals Goal Keeper

GoalkeeperGoalkeeper having been having with Forest been with Green Forest as a Green as a junior tookjunior a longtook period a long away period from away the game from the game and now looking and now to play looking again, to play will provide again, will good provide good competitioncompetition in the goalkeeping in the goalkeeping department. department.

Elliot Roberts Elliot Roberts

Defence Defence

Jamie Lock Jamie Lock

Defence Defence

Ryan Smith Ryan Smith

Defence Defence

Another that Another has progressed that has progressed through thethrough clubs the clubs junior teams, junior hasteams, playedhas for played Gloucester for Gloucester City’s City’s U18s Excellent U18sProspect Excellentand Prospect is improving and isall improving the all the time. time.

Back with the Back Saracens with theafter Saracens a short after spell a short out ofspell out of the game, the excellent game, delivery excellentfrom delivery wide from areaswide areas and a threat and from a threat dead balls. from dead balls.

Ryan offersRyan great offers ability great and ability experience, and experience, Top Top defender and defender also comfortable and also comfortable going forward. going forward.

Matt Magee Matt Magee

Midfield Midfield

Superb attacking Superbmidfielder, attacking midfielder, great energy great levels energy levels and a top draw and adelivery. top draw delivery.

Joins fromJoins Alcester fromTown, Alcester having Town, played having for played for Bishops Cleeve.

Bishops Composed Cleeve. Composed on the ball on and the can ball and can play in a number play inofa positions. number of positions.

Liam Brignull Liam Brignull

Midfield Midfield

Dan Gittings Dan Gittings

Midfield Midfield

Josh Goodhall Josh Goodhall

Midfield Midfield

Josh Watts Josh Watts

Midfield Midfield

Midfield Midfield

Second season Second withseason us, was with at us, Aston wasVilla at Aston as a Villa as a junior before junior pursuing before apursuing career in a career Hockey,in Hockey, representing representing Wales at the Wales 2014atcommonwealth the 2014 commonwealth games. games.

Second season Second with season us, anwith everus, present an ever part present of part of the midfield, thesomidfield, calm and socollected calm andon collected the ball,on the ball, very rarely give very the rarely ball give away. the ball away.

After a serious After injury a serious two seasons injury two ago, seasons now back ago, now back with the club withand thelooking club and to looking make uptofor make lost up for lost time, excellent time,onexcellent the ball on andthe loads ballof and energy. loads of energy.

Another that Another joined that us last joined yearus from lastGloucester year from Gloucester City U18s, City excellent U18s, all excellent round game, all round lotsgame, of lots of potential proving potential to proving be a great to be addition a greattoaddition the to the squad. squad.

George Crawford George Crawford

Midfield Midfield

Harlie Price Harlie Price

Forward Forward

Energetic and Energetic combative and combative young midfielder young who midfielder who makes the step makes upthe from step northern up from senior northern football senior football having played having for FC played Lakeside for FClast Lakeside season.last season.

After finishing Afterasfinishing the League’s as the One League’s West One top West top goal scorergoal last scorer seasonlast he’sseason a top player, he’s a top great player, great all round footballer all roundand footballer scoresand bags scores of goals. bags of goals.

Jordan Bryan Jordan Bryan

Forward Forward

Adam Loveridge Adam Loveridge

Forward Forward

Quality Midfielder, Quality Midfielder, rejoins the rejoins club after the having club after having played southern playedleague southern football league with football Evesham with Evesham United and United Cinderford and Cinderford Town Town

Gareth Jones Gareth Jones

Forward Forward

Great attacking Great player attacking whoplayer has awho knack has for a knack for scoring important scoringgoals. important goals.

Having missed Having almost missed halfalmost the season half the lastseason year last year due to working due to away, working hes back away,with hesus, back a quality with us, a quality player, works player, his socks worksoff hisand socks no doubt off andhenowill doubt he will score goals. score goals.

Kai Mahon Kai Mahon

Forward Forward

Kai is a realKai bagisofa tricks, real bag lots of of tricks, ability, lots and of ability, loves and loves to take on, proved season to take players on, players proved last seasonlast to be a key to be a key player player in the team.in the team.

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Sin Bins

Temporary Dismissals - otherwise known as ‘sin bins’ - will become mandatory for matters of dissent across all of grassroots football from the 2019/20 season.

HOW DO YOU FIND YOURSELF IN THE SIN BIN?

Players will only go in to the sin bin for dissent cautions

For use of words or gestures questioning or undermining the ref’s decisions

EXAMPLES OF DISSENT • Shouting at the ref • Questioning ref’s ability • Slamming the ball in to the ground • Sarcastically clapping a decision

DURATION OF A SIN BIN 10

For matches of 90 minutes, players spend 10 minutes in the sin bin

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For matches of all other lengths, players spend 8 minutes in the sin bin

If the sin bin period has not expired at the end of: 1st half: Continues into 2nd half 2nd half: Continues into extra time Extra time: Player can participate in penalties

THE MATCH DAY PROCESS

Dissent

Dissent caution: Ref issues a yellow card and directs the player to the touchline

Player can’t be substituted until period expires and not if all subs have been made

Whilst in the sin bin, if the player commits a yellow or red card offence they can’t take any further part in the game and can’t be substituted

If the player commits a 2nd dissent caution and has already been booked, they will take no further part in the game and can’t be substituted

If the player commits a 2nd dissent caution and no other offences, they will receive a 2nd sin bin. After which they can’t take any further part in the game but can be substituted

If the player commits a yellow card offence on the field of play in addition to a period in the sin bin, they will continue to play

Ref decides when player returns to play

FOUL AND ABUSIVE LANGUAGE IS STILL A RED CARD OFFENCE!

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MAR

FEB

JAN

DEC

NOV

OCT

SEP

AUG

03-Aug

Adderbury Park

A

BSCC

4-5

L

10-Aug

Leighton Town

A

FAC

1-4

L

13-Aug

MALVERN TOWN (19.45)

H

HL1W

3-5

L

13th

24-Aug

CLANFIELD (85)

H

HL1W

3-2

W

10th

31-Aug

CHELTENHAM SARACENS

H

FAV

07-Sep

HEREFORD PEGASUS

H

HL1W

10-Sep

Tuffley Rovers (19.45)

A

BLFC

14-Sep

Malmesbury Victoria

A

HL1W

21-Sep

Moreton Rangers

A

HL1W

01-Oct

Hereford Lads Club (19.45)

A

HL1W

05-Oct

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

H

HL1W

12-Oct

Newent Town

A

HL1W HL1W

26-Oct

SHORTWOOD UNITED

H

02-Nov

Stonehouse Town

A

HL1W

09-Nov

Wellington

A

HL1W

16-Nov

TYTHERINGTON ROCKS

H

HL1W

23-Nov

Bourton Rovers

A

HL1W

30-Nov

CHELTENHAM SARACENS

H

HL1W

07-Dec

CIRENCESTER TOWN DEV'

H

HL1W

10-Dec

PATCHWAY TOWN (7.30)

H

GFA

14-Dec

Clanfield 85

A

HL1W

21-Dec

HEREFORD LADS CLUB

H

HL1W HL1W

28-Dec

Hereford Pegasus

A

04-Jan

MALMESBURY VICTORIA

H

HL1W

11-Jan

Malvern Town

A

HL1W

18-Jan

MORETON RANGERS

H

HL1W

25-Jan

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

A

HL1W

01-Feb

NEWENT TOWN

H

HL1W

08-Feb

Shortwood United

A

HL1W

15-Feb

STONEHOUSE TOWN

H

HL1W

22-Feb

WELLINGTON

H

HL1W

29-Feb

Tytherington Rocks

A

HL1W

07-Mar

BOURTON ROVERS

H

HL1W

14-Mar

Cheltenham Saracens

A

HL1W

21-Mar

Cirencester Town Dev'

A

HL1W Apps

Fixtures Subject To Change, 3pm Kick-Offs Saturdays, Midweek Fixtures as Stated

H. BROCK

BENNETT

BENJAMIN

PARKIN

DAVIES

WIN DRAW LOSS

OPPOSITION

LEAGUE POSITION

DATE

SCORE

COMP

MATCH STATS - SEASON 2019/20

1

3

1

3

3

4

Subs Goals

1

1

1

2

1

1

3

3

1

4

3

2

1

3

7

1

1

1

2

1

2

2

3

3

1

WORMWELL

WISBY

WEBB

VINER

1

TUODOLO

- Cautioned - Sent Off SKINNER

RAWNSLEY

MACLEOD

Y R LANCASTLE

KEMP

JONES

GUEST

FRANKLIN

CONSTABLE

CLARK

BUDD

J. BROCK

KEY - Started - Subbed On - Goals Scored

1

1

1 3

3

1

1

RESERVE TEAM INFORMATION

Manager: Jake Shutler Home Games at the Mundy Playing Fields Free Entry

07-Sep

14:30

Tormarton FC First

A

11-Sep

18:00

Old Sodbury First

A

14-Sep

14:30

Sea Mills Park Res

H

21-Sep

14:30

Brimsham Green First

H

28-Sep

14:30

Bristol Barcelona (Saturday)

A

12-Oct

14:00

Olveston United Reserves

H

19-Oct

14:30

Hambrook Res

A

26-Oct

14:30

Hartcliffe First

H

02-Nov

14:00

Bradley Stoke Town Reserves

H

16-Nov

14:00

Iron Acton Reserves

A

23-Nov

14:00

Sea Mills Park Res

A

14-Dec

14:00

Bristol Barcelona (Saturday)

H

21-Dec

14:00

Olveston United Reserves

A

04-Jan

14:00

Lion First

H

25-Jan

14:00

Hartcliffe First

A

01-Feb

14:00

Hambrook Res

H

08-Feb

14:00

Bradley Stoke Town Reserves

A

15-Feb

14:00

Iron Acton Reserves

H

22-Feb

14:00

Lion First

A

07-Mar

14:00

Brimsham Green First

A

14-Mar

14:00

Old Sodbury First

H

21-Mar

14:00

Tormarton FC First

H

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Bristol & District Football League Division 2 POS

P

W

D

L

GD

PTS

1

Bradley Stoke Town Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Brimsham Green First

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

Bristol Barcelona (Saturday) First

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

Hambrook Res

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

Hartcliffe First

0

0

0

0

0

0

6

Hillfields Old Boys Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

Iron Acton Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

8

Lion First

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

Old Sodbury First

0

0

0

0

0

0

10

Olveston United Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

Sea Mills Park Res

0

0

0

0

0

0

12

Thornbury Town Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

13

Tormarton FC First

0

0

0

0

0

0

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A TEAM

INFORMATION

Manager: James Smele Home Games at Marlwood School Free Entry

07-Sep

14:00

Westerleigh Sports Res

H

11-Sep

18:00

Bradley Stoke Town B Team

H

14-Sep

14:00

De Veys Reserves

A

21-Sep

14:00

Wick (Saturday) A

A

05-Oct

14:00

Greyfriars Athletic B

H

12-Oct

14:00

Phoenix, The First

A

19-Oct

14:00

Lawrence Rovers Reserves

H

26-Oct

14:00

St Nicholas Reserves

A

09-Nov

14:00

Brimsham Green Reserves

A

16-Nov

14:00

Real St George Saturday First

H

23-Nov

14:00

De Veys Reserves

H

30-Nov

14:00

Longwell Green Sports B

H

14-Dec

14:00

Greyfriars Athletic B

A

21-Dec

14:00

Made For Ever Reserves

H

04-Jan

14:00

Lion Reserves

A

11-Jan

14:00

Phoenix, The First

H

18-Jan

14:00

Made For Ever Reserves

A

25-Jan

14:00

St Nicholas Reserves

H

01-Feb

14:00

Lawrence Rovers Reserves

A

08-Feb

14:00

Brimsham Green Reserves

H

15-Feb

14:00

Real St George Saturday First

A

22-Feb

14:00

Lion Reserves

H

29-Feb

14:00

Longwell Green Sports B

A

07-Mar

14:00

Wick (Saturday) A

H

14-Mar

14:00

Bradley Stoke Town B Team

A

21-Mar

14:00

Westerleigh Sports Reserves

A

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Bristol & District Football League Division 5 P

W

D

L

GD

PTS

1

Bradley Stoke Town B Team

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Brimsham Green Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

De Veys Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

Greyfriars Athletic B

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

Lawrence Rovers Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

6

Lion Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

Longwell Green Sports B

0

0

0

0

0

0

8

Made For Ever Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

9

Phoenix, The First

0

0

0

0

0

0

10

Real St George Saturday First

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

St Nicholas Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

12

Thornbury Town A

0

0

0

0

0

0

13

Westerleigh Sports Reserves

0

0

0

0

0

0

14

Wick (Saturday) A

0

0

0

0

0

0

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RESERVE TEAM

MANAGER'S REPORT Pre season has been the same as many other amateur teams I imagine, different players showing up to training each week, some not returning, holidays getting in the way of preseason games. I am happy with the work that has gone on in pre season, Simon Evans has joined me at the helm and bought a few players with him who aren’t lacking in ability!

We started off our pre season friendlies against Charfield, unfortunately this ended in a 5-3 loss, defensive errors didn’t help the score line. We then faced ‘rivals’ Real

Thornbury at the Mundys and managed to win 3-2, a really strong performance that I was proud of, near enough the whole team playing in their first season of adult football made a great impression that night. In front of a fair few supporters as well! Shortly after is when Simon joined me and the help he has provided so far has been magnificent!

The first chance I got to look at his new recruits was against Lion FC Reserves last Saturday, we won 9-1 and played them off the park, with a team that hardly knew each other’s names. Tuesday night saw us take on Thornbury Veterans at another busy Mundys, this game was there for the team to get used to playing against older teams, with know how on how to play the game, the young legs aided a 6-0 win and puts us in good shape moving into Thursday nights final fixture of a busy week away at Berkeley Town Reserves.

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performance against a team three divisions higher than we will be playing this season.

A TEAM

MANAGER'S REPORT It’s been a busy pre season for the third team filled with bleep tests, circuit training and plenty of laps of The Mundy Playing Fields. We have played a total of four 90 minute matches as well as a handful of 60 minutes in the GFAs Summer League.

After draws against Quedgeley Wanderers and Dursley Town, we went on to record a 3-2 win against Greyfriars thirds who fielded a strong team including several first team players.

Our final match of pre season was up against local rivals Olveston United Reserves and ran out comfortable 1-0 winners in an impressive

There have been a number of new additions to the team and two of the most notable performances came from Matt Chapman and Brad Jenkins up front who have linked up for several goals throughout preseason.

Jon Organ has been another strong addition to the squad who scored the winning goal against Olveston and can be described as the metronome of the side. He just keeps things ticking over.

We look forward to getting our season started on the 7th of September at Marlwood school in a 14:30 kick off against Westerleigh Sports Reserves. Westerleigh finished 11th out of 12 last season so Town will be hoping to get off to a strong start to the new season.

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GUEST ARTICLE

BY HUGO VARLEY, NON-LEAGUE PAPER This season has heralded the news that yet another island team are hoping to enter the Non-League pyramid.

Following in the footsteps of Guernsey, who play at Step 4 and the newly formed Jersey Bulls, who are currently competing in Step 6, a group from the Isle of Man have unveiled plans to create their very own football club, with ambitions to play in the Northwest Counties League in time for the start of next campaign.

This is brilliant news both for the Non-League system and players and fans living on the Isle of Man. Last year I went to visit Guernsey, where I thoroughly enjoyed watching a match and have subsequently interviewed their manager Tony Vance on a number of occasions.

It was brilliant to see how the island’s community had really embraced the team and the atmosphere on matchday was a superb thing to be a part of.

When speaking to Vance it quickly becomes clear just how much pride he has taken in the project and the importance that it has had in developing young players on the island.

Whereas before, making the jump into the professional ranks was extremely hard for

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young footballers on the island, they now have the opportunity to showcase their talents in England throughout the year.

One of the big drawbacks of starting an island team is the high costs involved, which include having to pay for the travel of both themselves and their opponents, however both Guernsey and Jersey Bulls have demonstrated how, with the support of their local communities, these steep financial commitments can be managed.

The fact that Jersey Bulls were able to attract almost 1000 fans for their very first fixture at the start of the month shows both how island clubs can develop revenue and help to cultivate a special following across the community.

The Isle of Man bid is being led by National Team manager Paul Jones.

When interviewing him last week I was immediately struck by his immense passion for football on the island and his determination to see the project through There have been plans in the pipeline to start a team on the Isle of Man for almost 15 years but for one reason or another the project has never come to fruition, until now I wish Paul and his colleagues the absolute best of luck in creating a club because these island teams have the potential to unite their communities in such a unique way.

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Saturday 24th August - Uhlsport Hellenic League Div 1 West

THORNBURY TOWN 3 H. BROCK, J. BROCK, FRANKLIN

CLANFIELD 85 2 MAYS, HISCOCK Despite the absence of leading scorer Craig Lancastle, Thornbury Town secured their first win of the season on Saturday with a battling performance against visitors Clanfield.

However it was Clanfield who took a 1st minute lead when they attacked straight from the kick off and a misunderstanding at the heart of the Thorns defence allowed Kevin Davies to slot the ball past Kurtis Parkin. They almost doubled their lead a minute later but Isaac Oliver miscued his shot at the far post.

Town gradually clawed their way back into the game and Marcus Wormwell’s effort from just inside the penalty area went narrowly wide.

15 minutes in, Brandon Benjamin appeared to be brought down by Clanfield keeper Zoldan but the referee waved away appeals for a penalty. Minutes later the same two were in action again with Zoldan saving at Benjamin’s feet as he latched on to Jim Brock’s cross.

The visitors looked dangerous on the break but the closest they came to extending their lead was Robinson’s free kick which he curled into the side netting.

First half stoppage time saw both sides reduced to 10 men when a clash between Marcus Wormwell and Clanfield’s Kevin Davies gave the referee no option but to show both players a straight red card.

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Thorns made the perfect start to the second half when after just 3 minutes Luke Franklin made a strong run into the Clanfield area but his shot cannoned back off the post. However Harry Brock, following up, despatched the rebound past Zoldan to equalise. Things got even better 10 minutes later when a patient Town build-up saw Franklin backheel the ball to Jim Brock in the penalty area and he slotted the ball into the net to make it 2-1.

Harry Brock was in action again shortly after and after weaving his way past the Clanfield defence, shot straight at Zoldan.

Midway through the half Toby Bennett’s effort from the edge of the area didn’t carry quite enough power and Zoldan was able to save at full stretch. However Thorns didn’t have long to wait to extend their lead further when Harry Brock was brought down in the area and Luke Franklin made no mistake from the penalty spot.

With the game won, Town conceded a sloppy goal in stoppage time with the visitor's Joe Hiscock allowed time and space to lob the ball over Kurtis Parkin’s head and although Ollie Rawnsley cleared off the line Hiscock followed up to net a consolation for Clanfield.

Tuesday 13th August - Uhlsport Hellenic League Div 1 West

THORNBURY TOWN 3 LANCASTLE (3)

MALVERN TOWN 5 TURNER (2), EVANS (2), CLARK Spectators at the Mundy Fields last Tuesday may well have seen this season’s League Champions in action when Hellenic League new boys Malvern Town made their first ever visit. Malvern proved to be a strong, competitive side with clinical finishers but that said, Thorns matched them for much of the game. With a bit more luck Town may even have got the draw their play deserved.

It was an entertaining game with plenty of chances at both ends and Craig Lancastle tested the visitor’s keeper Whitcombe early on following Harry Brock’s run and cross.

However, it was Malvern that took a somewhat fortunate lead in the 9th minute when a long ball into Thorns’ penalty area rebounded off the unfortunate Tom Webb and into the net.

Town responded almost immediately with Brandon Benjamin’s header going wide of the far post but in the 14th minute Joe Guest’s cross from the right found Lancastle who was unceremoniously brought down in the area.

Thorn’s striker picked himself up and rifled the resultant spot kick past Whitcombe.

The visitors regained the lead midway through the half when Kyonn Evans outpaced the Town defence and slotted the ball past Rob Davies.

However, Malvern’s lead again only lasted 5 minutes when Harry Brock and Benjamin linked up down the left flank and Benjamin’s cross into the area was steered home by Craig Lancastle. Play swung from end to end but it was Thorns creating the better chances and a couple of minutes before the break Whitcombe did well to smother Harry Brock’s

goalbound shot.

Brock was again in action at the start of the second half when he outpaced his marker and played a 1-2 with Toby Bennett with the resultant shot curling narrowly over. This near miss seemed to stir Malvern into action and Tom Webb made a last ditch tackle before Smith headed straight at Rob Davies.

However, they regained their lead 8 minutes in when Evans cross from the left was headed in at the far post by Harry Clark.

Thorns had a good chance to level after 20 minutes when Brock’s run into the area caused panic in the visitors’ defence and Lancastle and Marcus Wormwell both had shots blocked before a swift counter-attack saw Matt Turner break clear and his shot from inside the area rebounded off the post and into the net. With 20 minutes left some desperate Malvern defending saw Harry Brock’s effort blocked on the line.

However, Town managed to pull a goal back when they won another penalty after Craig Lancastle was brought down once more. This time his spot kick was saved by Whitcombe but Lancastle rifled home the rebound. With Malvern having a player sin binned Thorns saw the chance of finding an equaliser but as they pressed forward, they were caught by a quick counter attack which saw Evans score his second of the night and wrap up the points for Malvern.

Despite the result Town can take a lot of positives from what was their best performance of the season so far.

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UHLSPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION 1 WEST

P

W

D

L

GD

PTS

1

Hereford Lads Club

3

2

1

0

5

7

2

Clanfield 85

4

2

1

1

2

7

3

Malmesbury Victoria

3

2

0

1

13

6

4

Malvern Town

2

2

0

0

8

6

5

Wellington

2

2

0

0

2

6

6

Shortwood United

2

1

1

0

13

4

7

Moreton Rangers

2

1

0

1

6

3

8

Cheltenham Saracens

2

1

0

1

1

3

9

Stonehouse Town

3

1

0

2

0

3

10

Thornbury Town

2

1

0

1

-1

3

11

Tytherington Rocks

3

1

0

2

-2

3

12

Hereford Pegasus

2

1

0

1

-3

3

13

Cirencester Town Dev'

2

0

2

0

0

2

14

Bourton Rovers

2

0

1

1

-1

1

15

Newent Town

3

0

0

3

-10

0

16

New College Swindon

3

0

0

3

-33

0

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Hellenic League Premier Division POS

1

Binfield

Hellenic League Division One East

P

W

D

L

GD

PTS

POS

5

4

1

0

7

13

1

Risborough Rangers

P

W

D

L

GD

PTS

5

5

0

0

13

15

2

Bishops Cleeve

4

3

0

1

11

9

2

Didcot Town Dev'

5

4

0

1

7

12

3

Fairford Town

4

3

0

1

2

9

3

Chalvey Sports

5

3

1

1

8

10

4

Ardley United

4

2

2

0

3

8

4

Abingdon United

4

2

1

1

4

7

5

Westfields

3

2

1

0

8

7

5

Thame Rangers

5

2

1

2

0

7

6

Reading City

3

2

1

0

3

7

6

Kidlington Dev'

5

2

1

2

-1

7

7

Lydney Town

4

2

1

1

0

7

8

Shrivenham

4

2

0

2

-2

6

7

Wokingham & Emmbrook

3

2

0

1

5

6

9

Longlevens AFC

5

2

0

3

-3

6

8

Marlow United

4

2

0

2

0

6

10

Virginia Water

5

1

2

2

-2

5

9

AFC Aldermaston

6

1

3

2

-2

6

11

Brackley Town Saints

2

1

1

0

1

4

10

Milton United

5

2

0

3

-10

6

12

Windsor

4

1

1

2

-3

4

11

Holyport

2

1

1

0

1

4

13

Flackwell Heath

4

1

1

2

-4

4

12

Penn & Tylers Green

3

1

0

2

3

3

14

Burnham

4

1

0

3

-1

3

13

Long Crendon

3

1

0

2

-2

3

15

Tuffley Rovers

4

0

2

2

-5

2

14

Woodley United

4

1

0

3

-4

3

16

Holmer Green

4

0

2

2

-6

2

15

Abingdon Town

4

1

0

3

-11

3

17

Royal Wootton Bassett

2

0

1

1

-1

1

16

Wallingford Town

4

0

2

2

-2

2

18

Brimscombe & Thrupp

3

0

1

2

-2

1

17

Langley

3

0

0

3

-9

0

19

Easington Sports

4

0

1

3

-6

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