Thornbury Town vs Reading City (Supplementary Cup)

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Welcome

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Reserves

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From The Manager

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Under 18s

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Thornbury History

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Match Reports

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Thornbury Profiles

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Hellenic League

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Visitors History

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Around The Grounds

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Visitors Profiles

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Next Up

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Season Stats

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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.

Andy Shutler, Chairman

MANAGER’S NOTES

Good fternoon and welcome to the Mundy Playing Fields for today's Bluefin Sports Hellenic League Supplementary Cup game against Premier Division Reading City.

Unfortunately, we go into today's game after back-to-back league defeats. We host Reading City today who also find themselves in a bit of bad form, so we will both be up for the occasion looking for a win today.

After today we are without a game until February. So the lads can put in 100% knowing they've got a bit of a rest!

Thank you for you continued support.

Andy Davies Manager

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Thornbury Town V Reading City

THORNBURY TOWN F.C. Mundy Playing Fields, Kington Lane, Thornbury, BS35 1NA Members of: Uhlsport Hellenic Football League, Stroud & District Football League, Bristol and Gloucestershire U18 League, Avon Youth League, Bristol Saturday Youth League, & Hanham Minor League Affiliated to the Gloucestershire Football Association

Club Officials President

P Wisbey

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

Andy Shutler

Vice Chairman

Vacant

Treasurer

Pete Webber

Secretaries

Mike Pengelly (Senior) Pam Howard (Junior)

Fixture Secretary

Malcolm Carr

Media

Tom Shorey

1st XI Manager Assistant Physio

Andy Davies Nathan Irwin Malcolm Carr

2nd XI Manager

Jake Shutler

Under 18 Manager

Craig Griffiths

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

Club Honours GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Winners 2009-10, 2017-18 GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE LES JAMES CUP Winners 2014-15, 2017-18 Runners-Up 2010-11 G.F.A. SENIOR AMATEUR CUP Finalists: 1985-86, 1989-90 Semi Finalists: 1951-52, 1957-58, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1993-94.

BRISTOL PREMIER COMBINATION Premier Division Champions: 1956-57,2001-02 Div 2 Champions: 1965-66 AVON PREMIER COMBINATION Div 1 R-U: 1984-85 BRISTOL & DISTRICT Div 2 R-U:

Div 3 Champions: Div 5 R-U:

LEAGUE 1929-30, 1950-51 (1st XI) 1981-82 (2nd XI) 1949-50 (1st XI) 1929-30 (2nd XI)

STROUD LEAGUE Div 2 Champions: Div 2 R-U: Div 3 R-U: Div 4 Champions: Div 5 R-U: Div 6 R-U: Div 7 Champions:

1970-71 1985-86 1969-70 1996-97 1992-93 1984-85 1993-94

(2nd XI) (2nd XI) (2nd XI) (3rd XI) (3rd XI) (3rd XI) (4th XI)

STROUD CHARITY CUP Harry Greening Memorial Trophy Winners: 2003-2004 (1st XI) Finalists: 1999-2000 (1st XI) Section A Cup Winners: 1985-86 (1st XI) Section B Cup Finalists: 1983-84, 1984-85 (2nd XI) Section D Cup Winners: 1984-85, 1986-87 (3rd XI)

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Thornbury Town V Reading City

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 of the Stroud Charity Cup was reached, losing 6

a thornburytownfc.co.uk tf @thornburytownfc 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.

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.

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.

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 their history.

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

We look forward to the season ahead and wish all teams the best of luck in their endeavours.

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

Aaron Clark - DEF A new edition to the squad last season. A big strong centre half who’s no mug on the ground.

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

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.

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.

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.

Toby Bennett - MID Has impressed during last season showing aggression where needed. Gets his head up well and rarely gives it away.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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Harry Brock - FWD Signed from Almondsbury over the summer 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.

Matt Davis - FWD A good striker, holds the ball up well to bring players into the game. Always scores goals whoever he’s plays for.

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READING CITY CLUB HISTORY Reading City Football Club’s formation came as part of Highmoor AFC’s 50 year celebration in 2018.

This decision was not taken lightly however the community of Reading has yearned for a semi-professional club behind Reading FC to represent Reading and give local players the opportunity to play for a Reading based team as Reading.

Club secretary, Chris Gallimore took over the role in 1990 and recruited the now Chairman, Martin Law, to become first team manager in 1992 and between them they assembled a strong squad of players and success was to follow.

The pathway for the club begins with the Sunday morning development centre for 4-6 year olds through to Under 16’s, with us having representation at every year group amounting to some 26 teams.

The cub thrived, with regular promotions, league and cup doubles, being the first club to win the current Thames Valley Premier League unbeaten. The Reserves are still the only reserve side to win the same Reading Step 7 League.

This pathway will over the coming years become the life blood of the club. The highly qualified FA coaches will deliver the clubs philosophy and structure meaning every player at any age group will play the Reading City FC way. The future is bright and we hope to give the community of Reading a great opportunity.

After winning the league promotion to the Uhlsport Hellenic League in 2012 meant moving and playing at Palmer Park, the current location was secured in 2016 and in 2018 after 50 years it was decided to change the name to Reading City.

DID YOU KNOW...

Reading City play at Scours Lane, formerly the home ground of Reading Town. You can see the ground from the train when departing Reading heading towards Bristol.

The ground is also adjacent to the Reading Festival site and is home to festival-goers and their tents each summer.

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READING CITY PLAYER PROFILES Eddie Cavanagh

Matt Hancock

Goal Keeper

Eddie is a great lad who is very consistent on the pitch. He is an excellent shot stopper and has pin point accuracy with his kicking. Previous clubs Wantage & Thame United

Alfie Grant

Kallum Thomas

Defence

Eddie Lazarczuk

Defence

Strong experienced defender will add bite to any team, previous club Hungerford Town.

Jack Powell

Defence

Eddie is a versatile player who can play a number of different positions for the team.

Technically gifted with an eye for a pass. He also possesses an incredibly long throw in.

Midfield

Muctaru Conte

Midfield

Muctaru is a tricky winger who has great feet and an eye for a goal. He is a great personality in the dressing room and always has a smile on his face. His previous clubs include Birmingham Youth, Oxford United and Syrianska FC.

Jack is a technically gifted player with a fantastic left foot who not only scores goals but is the creator of many as well. Brilliant from dead ball situations. Previously played for Oxford United, Didcot Town and Wantage.

Adam Cashin-Murray

Defence

Kallum is a young consistent left back. He has great technique and has a fantastic attitude towards the game. Previous club Hungerford Town.

Alfie is a central defender with a great attitude and a winning mentality. Calm and comfortable on the ball, and looks to start attacks from the back. previous clubs Oxford United, Wantage Town & Thatcham.

Gareth Brown

Defence

Matt is a no nonsense right back with a strong mentality. Excellent at one on one defending who has previously played for Met Police and Bracknell Town.

Midfield

Owen Davies

Midfield

Adam is a clever midfield player with a fantastic range of passing. He's a very creative player who initiates chances.

Owen is a fantastic young player. He's very energetic and has great skill.

Jack Hemming

Jamie Connor

Midfield

Midfield

Jack has a fantastic range of passing and is a great young talent. He has brilliant vision and is great on the ball.

Jamie is a hard tackling midfield player with a tenacious work ethic. Jamie possesses a wide range of passing, and his strong mentality towards the game will make him a fans' favourite.

Harry Grant

Austin Best

Midfield

Mitchell Parker

Midfield

The elder statesmen of the team. Austin is in his second spell with the club and is a player that can play at either right back or central midfield.

Austin is a hard working individual who will always give everything to the team.

Harry is a very experienced player. Ex professional who has played in the football league. He creates chances and is a leader on and off the pitch.

Joe Joslyn

Forward

Forward

Mitchell is a proven goalscorer who creates a lot of chances. He has blistering pace and great skill and is a handful for defenders at this level.

Previous clubs Hayes & Yeading, Highmoor AFC

Joe is a great add to any team, young, dynamic and has energy to burn ad to that his eye for goal.

Luke Hastings

Joe Grant

Forward

Andy Findlay

Forward

Joe is an old fashioned striker with an eye for goal. A very physical player who will always give everything to the team, particularly effective from set pieces. Huge personality in the dressing room

Luke is a proven goalscorer. Prolific at youth team level for Oxford United. Just returned from a long term absence from the game. He possesses raw pace and power.

Robbie Creech

Manager

Manager

Rob and Andy have been recruited to lay the foundations for the future senior section of the club.

Andy and Rob have been recruited to lay the foundations for the future senior section of the club.

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LEAGUE POSITION

BENJAMIN

BENNETT

H

UHL1W

1-2

L

10th

1-Sep

CIRENCESTER TOWN DEV

H

UHL1W

6-1

W

8th

1

1 Y

8-Sep

CLANFIELD 85

H

UHL1W

3-2

W

7th

2 Y

19-Sep

Tytherington Rocks (19:45)

A

UHSC

5-1

W

7th

22-Sep

LONGLEVENS (19:45)

H

GFA CT

2-2

W Pen

8th

25-Sep

ALMONDSBURY (19:45)

H

UHSC

2-3

L

8th

29-Sep

HIGHWORTH TOWN RES

H

BSCC

2-0

W

8th

6-Oct

Malmesbury Victoria

A

UHL1W

3-1

W

6th

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOV DECEMBER JAN FEBRUARY MARCH APR

OPPOSITION

H. BROCK

WIN DRAW LOSS

CHELTENHAM SARACENS

PARKIN

SCORE

25-Aug

DATE

LEWIS

COMP

MATCH STATS - SEASON 2018/19

1

9-Oct

Almondsbury (19:45)

A

UHSC

1-3

L

6th

13-Oct

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

H

UHL1W

7-0

W

3rd

16-Oct

STONEHOUSE TOWN (19:45)

H

GFA CT

1-3

L

3rd

20-Oct

BINFIELD

H

BSCC

2-4

L

3rd

23-Oct

TYTHERINGTON ROCKS (19:45)

H

UHSC

6-0

W

3rd

27-Oct

Newent Town

A

UHL1W

6-2

W

3rd

30-Oct

NEWENT TOWN (19:45)

H

UHSC

2-0

W

3rd

17-Nov

Tytherington Rocks

A

UHL1W

7-0

W

3rd

24-Nov

Almondsbury

A

UHL1W

2-1

W

2nd

Y

27-Nov

Newent Town (19:45)

A

UHSC

2-4

L

3rd

2

01-Dec

VIRGINIA WATER

H

BSSC

2-1

W

3rd

1

8-Dec

MALMESBURY VICTORIA

H

UHL1W

2-0

W

3rd

1

11-Dec

AFC ALDERMASTON

H

PPFC

3-1

W

3rd

22-Dec

Cirencester Town Development

A

UHL1W

1-0

W

4th

1

29-Dec

Clanfield 85

A

UHL1W

0-5

L

4th

Y

5-Jan

EASINGTON SPORTS

H

UHL1W

0-1

L

4th

12-Jan

READING CITY

H

BSSC

2-Feb

NEWENT TOWN

H

UHL1W

5-Feb

MALMESBURY VICTORIA

H

UHSC

9-Feb

North Leigh United

A

UHL1W

12-Feb

TYTHERINGTON ROCKS

H

UHL1W

16-Feb

PEWSEY VALE

H

UHL1W

23-Feb

NORTH LEIGH UTD

H

UHL1W

2-Mar

ALMONDSBURY

H

UHL1W

9-Mar

Easington Sports

A

UHL1W

23-Mar

Kidlington Development

A

UHL1W

30-Mar

Cheltenham Saracens

A

UHL1W

6-Apr

Pewsey Vale

A

UHL1W

13-Apr

KIDLINGTON DEVELOPMENT

H

UHL1W

TBC

MALMESBURY VICTORIA

H

UHSC

TBC

New College Swindon

A

UHL1W

14

1 Y 1 2

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2 Y Y

1

3

WORMWELL

WEBB

- Goals Scored

VINER

1

SAGE

MACLEOD

LANCASTLE

- Cautioned - Sent Off JONES

R

IRWIN

1

Y

GUEST

FOWLER

1

FRANKLIN

DAVIS

CLARK

BUDD

J. BROCK

KEY - Started

- Subbed On

1

1 1 Y

1

2

1 Y

1

1

Y 1

1

222

Y

3

1 1

1

1

Y 2

1

1 Y Y

1

2

3 1

1

1

Y

2

Y

1

1 1 1 R

1

Y

Y

Y

1 2

1 Y

Y

Y

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RESERVES FIXTURES, RESULTS & TABLE 30-Aug

18:30

WICKWAR WANDERERS

H

3-4

Bush, Turner, Roebuck

1-Sep

14:30

Tredworth Tigers Reserves

A

1-3

Griffiths

15-Sep

14:30

BARNWOOD UNITED RES

H

7-1

6-Oct

14:30

Charlton Rovers Res (GFA 1R)

A

3-2

Turner (2), Giles

20-Oct

14:30

Uley

A

3-3

Bush (2), Garland

27-Oct

14:30

HORSLEY UNITED

H

1-2

Watola

3-Nov

14:30

AFC Renegades (GFA 2R)

A

0-4

10-Nov

14:00

Quedgeley Wanderers 3rds

A

1-0

17-Nov

14:00

Upton St Leonards Res

A

0-1

24-Nov

14:00

Upton St Leonards (LgeCup1R)

A

1-5

29-Dec

14:00

ULEY

H

0-2

5-Jan

14:00

Tetbury Town Reserves

A

0-0

12-Jan

14:00

Rodborough Old Boys (LgeCup

A

19-Jan

14:00

Barnwood United Reserves

A

26-Jan

14:00

TREDWORTH TIGERS RESERVES

H

2-Feb

14:00

Longford

A

9-Feb

14:00

KINGSWAY ROVERS

H

23-Feb

14:00

Wickwar Wanderers

A

9-Mar

14:30

Horsley United

A

16-Mar

14:30

LONGFORD

H

23-Mar

14:30

Kingsway Rovers

A

30-Mar

14:30

QUEDGELEY WANDERERS 3RDS

H

TBC

UPTON ST LEONARDS RES

H

TBC

TUFFLEY ROVERS 3RDS

H

TBC

TETBURY TOWN RESERVES

H

TBC

Tuffley Rovers 3rds

A

16

Franklin, Sage, Organ, Watola, Reed (2), Griffiths

Collins-Jones

Griffiths

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W

D

L

F

A

GD

PTS

11

10

1

0

48

12

36

31

9

8

0

1

50

10

40

24

1

Kingsway Rovers

2

Upton St Leonards Res

3

Longford

14

7

2

5

44

33

11

23

4

Uley

14

6

4

4

27

29

-2

22

5

Tuffley Rovers 3rds

11

7

0

4

47

28

19

21

6

Tredworth Tigers Res

13

6

2

5

32

31

1

20

7

Wickwar Wanderers

12

6

1

5

28

24

4

19

8

Tetbury Town Res

13

6

1

6

21

37

-16

19

9

Barnwood United Res

15

3

2

10

26

49

-23

11

10

Horsley United

14

3

2

9

21

48

-27

11

11

Thornbury Town Res

9

2

2

5

16

16

0

8

12

Quedgeley Wanderers 3rds

13

1

1

11

11

54

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UNDER 18s FIXTURES, RESULTS & TABLE Sep-23

Cribbs

A

2-3

Sep-30

KEYNSHAM TOWN

H

3-0

Oct-07

Henbury Colts

A

2-0

Oct-14

ROCKLEAZE RANGERS

H

4-4

Oct-21

HENBURY COLTS

H

3-3

Nov-18

Yate Town (GFA 2 Round)

A

1-4

Dec-02

CRIBBS

H

2-3

Dec-16

AEK BOCO (Cup)

H

3-1

Jan-06

Rockleaze Rangers

A

3-3

Jan-13

PORT OF BRISTOL

H

Jan-27

Keynsham Town

A

Mar-03

Port of Bristol

A

18

P

PTS

1

Cribbs (Youth) U18

5

10

2

Rockleaze Rangers (YOUTH) U18

5

9

3

Thornbury Town (YOUTH) U18

7

9

4

Port of Bristol (Youth) U18

4

7

5

Henbury Colts (YOUTH) U18

4

5

6

Keynsham Town Junior Youth U18

5

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they pushed forward at every opportunity but a well organised Sports defence were able to deal with any threat. 10 minutes into the half Lancastle set Harry Brock free, but his run towards the penalty area was brought to an unceremonious end. Luke Franklin’s subsequent free-kick, whilst on target, did not seriously trouble White.

Saturday’s match at the Mundys provided an entertaining game for a large crowd between two well matched, ball playing teams. It was perhaps unfortunate that it was a harsh looking penalty call that separated them at the end of the 90 minutes.

Whilst there was action in both penalty areas neither side could create the match winning opening although midway through the half Marcus Wormwell’s run and cross found Harry Brock whose looping effort from just inside the area beat White but cannoned back off the crossbar.

Top of the table Easington, making the long journey from Banbury, were quick out of the blocks and gave Thorns no time to settle and it was the visitors that dominated the early exchanges. Their main threat was down the left where Joe Guest, making a welcome return after 3 months out with injury, found Eyre to be a bit of a handful. It was from crosses by the wide man that Sports best chances came but on two occasions Convey and Spaull couldn’t get on the end of his cross.

With both sides looking for the win, the game opened up and Kurtis Parkin was called into action to produce two great saves from Rose and Coombes. Then, with just 8 minutes remaining an Easington cross from the left saw Nathan Sage stumbling alongside a Sports striker and the ball struck his arm as he tried to keep his balance. The referee interpreted it as a deliberate handball and Callum Convey stepped up to fire the spot kick past Parkin to give Easington the win and a vital three points.

Eventually Thorns began to take a foothold in the game and on 25 minutes Luke Franklin’s pass found Harry Brock darting into the penalty area but Sabin’s well-timed challenge averted the danger. Just 5 minutes later Town created the best chance of the game when Franklin and Mark Viner linked up to play Craig Lancastle through but with just Sports keeper White to beat, Town’s leading scorer dragged his shot narrowly wide of the post.

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Fullerton sending James Lewis the wrong way from the spot. Thornbury Town didn’t give up and Asher Budd and Jim Brock provided some extra energy from the bench to push for a consolation goal. However, they had to rely on set pieces for the best of their chances. First, a Pete Fowler header from a corner going narrowly over the bar.

Not soon after, Luke Franklin came close with a free-kick on the edge of the box.

Both sides struggled to get to grips with the sticky uneven surface at Clanfield, a contrast to the flat artificial pitch at Cirencester a week earlier. It took 10 minutes for the first chance of the game when James Lewis, standing in at goalkeeper for Kurtis Parkin, pulled of a fine save when a Clanfield striker beat the offside trap.

Clanfield put the game well and truly to bed, when Fullerton tried to lob James Lewis from the edge of the area. The ball fell short of the line, however the covering defender was unable to clear before Nathan Kimber arrived to score Clanfield’s fifth.

Minutes later Clanfield’s Jordi Mulvany rounded Nathan Sage and forced a corner. The resulting corner sparked shouts that the ball crossed to line, but the assistant referee deemed it not a goal after a last ditch block from Thornbury. Thornbury’s first chance came 20 minutes in to the game when Marcus Wormwell cut in from the left and had a low shot towards the bottom right corner, only to be tipped wide by Clanfield goalkeeper Jamie Zoldan.

With the last moments of play in the first half, another Clanfield counter attack ended with winning a corner after Tom Webb made sure that Clanfield didn’t find themselves through on goal.

The corner however posed problems again for Thornbury with James Lewis putting into his own net. After the half time break, Clanfield came out an even stronger side and just 3 minutes after the restart doubled their lead. Nathan Kimber squared the ball across goal to Jozef Fullerton who had beaten his marker for an easy tap in from 10 yards out. Clanfield then added a third when Josh Gibbens got on the end of a corner at the back post with James Lewis unable to reach the ball.

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D

L

GD

PTS

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Easington Sports

12

11

0

1

49

33

2

Cheltenham Saracens

11

10

0

1

42

30

3

Kidlington Development

12

8

3

1

46

27

4

Thornbury Town

12

9

0

3

23

27

5

Malmesbury Victoria

13

8

1

4

43

25

6

Clanfield (85)

14

7

3

4

11

24

7

Almondsbury

12

6

2

4

17

20

8

Cirencester Town Development

14

6

1

7

19

19

9

Pewsey Vale

13

4

3

6

-3

15

10

Newent Town

14

3

3

8

-23

12

11

North Leigh United

11

1

0

10

-42

3

12

Tytherington Rocks

13

1

0

12

-76

3

13

New College Swindon

15

1

0

14

-106

3

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D

L

GD

PTS

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P

W

D

L

GD

PTS

1

Ascot United

27 14

8

5

27

50

1

Burnham

15

12

1

2

36

37

2

Brackley Town Saints

22 16

2

4

24

50

2

Thame Rangers

12

7

3

2

7

24

3

Brimscombe & Thrupp 25

15

4

6

17

49

3

AFC Aldermaston

13

7

1

5

5

22

4

Wantage Town

22 14

3

5

30

45

4

Wallingford Town

13

6

3

4

8

21

5

Bishops Cleeve

22 13

6

Royal Wootton Bassett 26

7

Flackwell Heath

3

6

19

42

5

Holyport

13

6

2

5

9

20

11

6

9

3

39

6

Chalvey Sports

15

5

4

6

-2

19

22

9

7

6

7

34

7

Milton United

15

5

4

6

-4

19

9

8

Penn & Tylers Green

13

6

0

7

-4

18

9

Didcot Town Development

12

5

2

5

0

17

10

Wokingham & Emmbrook

14

5

2

7

-7

17

8

Lydney Town

22

5

8

-4

32

9

Fairford Town

25 10

2

13

-7

32

10

Binfield

18

9

3

6

7

30

11

Virginia Water

22

8

6

8

2

30

12

Shrivenham

23

9

3

11

-8

30

13

Holmer Green

26

8

4

14 -24 28

14

Windsor

19

7

4

8

4

11

Woodley United

12

4

2

6

25

12

Abingdon Town

10

4

1

5

-4

13

13

Chinnor

15

1

1

13

-33

4

15

Reading City

22

8

0

14 -17 24

16

Ardley United

22

7

2

13 -12 23

17

Abingdon United

23

4

4

15 -31 16

18

Tuffley Rovers

21

3

6

12 -17 15

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SAT 05/01/19 15:00 Almondsbury 1-1 Clanfield (85) Newent Town 5-1 New College Swindon North Leigh United 2-8 Malmesbury Victoria Thornbury Town 0-1 Easington Sports Tytherington Rocks 0-10 Cheltenham Sar

TODAY SAT 12/01/19 15:00 Cirencester Town Dev v Clanfield (85) Bluefin Sports (UHL) Challenge Cup Risborough Rangers Reserves v Almondsbury Windsor v Cheltenham Saracens Bluefin Sports (UHL) Supplementary Cup Easington Sports v Newent Town Malmesbury Victoria v North Leigh United New College Swindon v Langley Thornbury Town v Reading City

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MON 14/01/19 19:45 New College Swindon v Clanfield (85) Perpetua Press Floodlit Cup Kidlington Development v Flackwell Heath

SAT 22/12/18 15:00 Cirencester Town Dev 0-1 Thornbury Town Easington Sports 11-0 Tytherington Rocks Newent Town 1-5 Kidlington Development Pewsey Vale 0-2 Clanfield (85)

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SAT 19/01/19 15:00 Cheltenham Saracens v Clanfield (85) Kidlington Development v Almondsbury Newent Town v Easington Sport Tytherington Rocks v Cirencester Town Dev

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MON 21/01/19 19:45 Bluefin Sports (UHL) Supplementary Cup Kidlington Development v Burnham TUE 22/01/19 19:45 Perpetua Press Floodlit Cup Wantage Town v Almondsbury

SAT 15/12/18 15:00 Cirencester Town Dev 3-1 Pewsey Vale Kidlington Dev 16-0 New College Swindon Newent Town A-A Easington Sports Thornbury Town P-P North Leigh United Tytherington Rocks 2-5 Malmesbury Victoria Bluefin Sports (UHL) Challenge Cup Risborough Rangers Res A-A Almondsbury

SAT 26/01/19 15:00 Malmesbury Victoria v Almondsbury Newent Town v Pewsey Vale North Leigh United v Tytherington Rocks

TUE 11/12/18 19:45 Perpetua Press Floodlit Cup Malmesbury Victoria 2-0 Fairford Town Thornbury Town 3-1 AFC Aldermaston

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UHLSPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE LATEST MATCH REPORT 5th January 2019 Uhlsport Hellenic League Division One West Tytherington Rocks 0 Cheltenham Saracens 10 (away view)

of the match, but we gave away a cheap free kick for pushing in the box. A determined Saracens side kept applying pressure, even when a series of shots were blocked. The back row of Smith, Barnard and Oliver did a great job of picking up any lost shots and feeding the ball straight back into the box. The hard work paid off and when the ball finally found it’s way to Harlie Price, he tapped it in behind the goalkeeper, cool as a cucumber, to score his second of the match.

Tytherington have been struggling so far this season, so we were heading there expecting a comfortable win, but knowing how important our goal difference could be towards the end of the season.

Saracens dominated the match, we started attacking from the off and kept the tempo up for the entirety of the 90 minutes. Ian Sercombe started us off in the third minute when he broke through on goal, but his shot curved just slightly wide. The sixth minute saw our first goal. Liam Brignull made a great pass through to Kai Mahon, who held on to the ball well despite a flurry of Tytherington tackles, before passing it to Harlie Price who fired the ball right into the top corner of the net.

In all fairness, Tytherington’s goalkeeper made some great saves, especially at close range, but his efforts proved futile when Mahon ran with the ball at pace, before passing it into Sercombe in the box.

We thought it was a miss when the ball hit the inside of the post, but then hit a Tyherington defender and crossed the line for our 6th goal of the game.

The last minute of the half saw our keeper Charlee Cook challenged for the first time, but he handled it well and saved the shot easily. We headed into the changing rooms at halftime with a 6-0 lead, with a race on to see who could score the first hat trick of the match.

Tytherington, who perhaps had grown used to conceding early goals this season, kept their character and tried to put an attack together, but the ball was easily lost back to us. The next ten minutes saw a wave of shots on goal from Saracens, with efforts from Loveridge, Barnard and Goodhall, but it was the combination of Adam Loveridge and Ian Sercombe that got us our second goal of the match.

Loveridge crossed to Sercombe, who passed it back to Loveridge who scored from close range. 16 minutes gone and we were already 2-0 up.

Even with such an impressive lead, Saracens came out of the dressing room fighting, determined to score more. James Bowers, who’d been impressive in the first half, crossed the ball into the box.

Unluckily for Tytherington, it struck Harry Hamlin before crossing the line for our 7th goal. The 55th minute saw Tytherington with a renewed vigour, playing a much more attacking style of football than they had previously. Jon Barlow had a shot, but Cook made a great fingertip save.

Just 4 minutes later, Ian Sercombe finally scored a well deserved goal, after having a beauty ruled out for offside less than a minute previously.

Tytherington tried to surge forward again, but they just gave away possession too easily, losing the ball from their own free kick. They kept trying, however, and the 29th minute saw a great run from Bailey Croome, but our very own Mike Oliver was on hand to stop him in his tracks and feed the ball back in to Adam Loveridge, who was unmarked in the box and scored his second goal of the match.

Their burst of energy seemed short lived though.

The addition of our substitute Gareth Jones put us right back on the attacking foot, and he had a shot narrowly cleared off the line. The 60th minute mark saw Harlie Price score arguably Sarras best goal of the season so far, when he struck it on the volley and weighed it perfectly up and over the Tytherington keeper to seal his hat trick.

The 31st minute saw us awarded our first corner

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He went on to score again in the 66th minute, but it was ruled offside. 3 minutes later and Loveridge had a goal ruled offside too, with shouts of protestation from the Saracens dug out. It didn’t matter, though.

Loveridge took a shot from distance in the 72nd minute that fired just wide, but he followed it up moments later with a great shot that crossed the line and secured his well deserved hat trick.

5 January 2019

Ascot United are the Premier Division team of the month for December 2018, winning for the second time this season, along with Thornbury Town the team of the month for the combined Division's One East & West.

Our final goal of the match came from an 88th minute penalty, duly taken by Adam Loveridge, who sent the keeper the wrong way and fired the ball into the top left corner of the net. The final score, our best of the season so far, was 10-0. We always expected a comfortable win, but Tytherington certainly didn’t roll over for us. Their keeper kept out several great shots, and they really had a go in the second half. We saw them play last season (an 11-0 loss) and they’ve definitely improved since then.

A great result for Sarcens and we’re looking forward to our first home game of the new year, and hopefully continuing the winning way.

The points awarded are compiled from Hellenic League fixtures and Hellenic League Cup games only.

Voting is then made independently by members of Uhlsport Hellenic League committee.

One East & West Pts Thornbury Town 10.75 Malmesbury Victoria 7.75 Burnham 6.33 Cheltenham Saracens 6.00 AFC Aldermaston 6.00 Kidlington Dev 5.67 Woodley United 5.00 Wallingford Town 3.75 Easington Sports 3.67 New College Swindon 3.00 Clanfield (85) 3.00 Wokingham & Emmbrook 2.60 Almondsbury 2.33 Newent Town 2.00 Holyport 1.00 Pewsey Vale 0.67 Cirencester Town Dev 0.50 Abingdon Town 0.00 Penn & Tylers Green -0.33 Milton United -1.00 Didcot Town Dev -2.00 North Leigh United -2.50 Thame Rangers -2.50 Tytherington Rocks -3.00 Chinnor -4.80 Chalvey Sports -12.00

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ROUND-UP

Almondsbury and Clanfield 85 shared the points on offer with a 1-1 draw at The Field, both goals scored in the second half. Home scorer Daniel Lane 58 Away joe Hiscocks 85.

North Leigh United were two goals ahead of visitors Malmesbury Victoria at Eynsham Park after only 11 minutes of play. However the visitors took control scoring 8 without reply during the reaminder of play.

Andy Baker recorded a hat trick during a five minute spell. Home scorers Deshaun Jack 1, Daniel Owen 11 - Away Alfie Moxom 28, 35, Shane Bumphrey 47, Sam Parker 57, 90, Andy Baker 75, 78, 80.

A trip to Thornbury Town provided Easington Sports with the chance to increase their lead at the top to six points at the Mundy Playing Fields. The outcome was a very tight game between two good teams, a slightly controversial penalty made the difference.

Away scorer Callum Convey 80p.

Tytherington Rocks lost 0-10 to Cheltenham Saracens at Hardwicke Playing Field. Away Scorers Harlie Price 6, 35, 60, Adam Loveridge 16, 30, 76, 88, Ian Sercombe 20, 45.

1 point deducted for each yellow card - 2 for a yellow issued for dissent, 2 for a double yellow sending off in a game - 4 for a straight red - 10 for a mass melee. https://www.hellenicleague.co.uk/club_news/ hellenic.html

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