Season 20/21 - Issue 2 - Shortwood United

SEASON 2020/21 MATCHDAY PROGRAMME - ISSUE TWO

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SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER - 15:00 UHLSPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP FIRST ROUND THORNBURY TOWN VS SHORTWOOD UNITED

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Welcome

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Editor's Notes

20 Reserves

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Thornbury History

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Thornbury Profiles

24 Under-18s

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Visitor's History

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Match Reports

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Visitor's Pen Pics

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Fixtures & Results

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Fundraiser Update

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WELCOME BACK

to the Mundy Playing Fields, Home of Thornbury Town FC Dear Supporters, Players and Members, As you may already be aware, our Club is being financially hit hard by the effects of the Covid-19 virus.

The early finish to the season meant our lucrative 6-a-side tournament was cancelled, our senior race night was cancelled and revenue for seven first team matches was lost.

Going forward junior membership subscriptions have been reduced to compensate for last season's abrupt finish but inevitably sponsorship money for kit and boards will be decimated.

It is anticipated this will cost the club in the region of ÂŁ10,000.

In addition to this, with the season starting in September, social distancing will mean less spectators and diminished bar takings at first team games.

We are intending to add a new stand and reposition the existing one to significantly improve the matchday experience for all of our supporters. This will also clear the way for our Club to attain a higher level if we were to finish in a promotion position.

We would like to think we are a club the town is proud of and we are always striving to improve our standing within the community.

With all this in mind, the Club has set up a Crowdfunding site to recover the shortfall.

Any amount raised will be matched by Sport England up to the value of the first ÂŁ5,000 raised. Other clubs in the area have taken advantage of this offer.

You can donate via the link on our new look website, thornburytown.co.uk.

Many thanks, Pete Webber Chairman

Club Officials President

P Wisbey

Vice Presidents

P Sice, R Hynam, R Stevenson, M Carr A Hawkins, T Payton

Chairman

Pete Webber

Vice Chairman

Graham Smith

Treasurer

Andy Shutler

Secretaries

Mike Pengelly (Senior) Pam Howard (Junior)

Fixture Secretary

Malcolm Carr

Media

Tom Shorey

1st XI Manager Assistant Physio

Jason Rees Gary Kemp Malcolm Carr

Reserves Manager

Jake Shutler

A Team Manager

James Smele

U18 Team Manager

Alastair Foale

Life Members

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Members of: Uhlsport Hellenic Football League, Bristol & District Football League, Bristol U18 Football Combination 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 Winners LES JAMES CUP Winners Runners-Up

COUNTY LEAGUE 2009-10, 2017-18 2014-15, 2017-18 2010-11

BRISTOL PREMIER COMBINATION Premier Division Champions: 1956-57,2001-02 Div 2 Champions: 1965-66 BRISTOL & DISTRICT LEAGUE Div 3 Champions: 1949-50 STROUD CHARITY CUP Harry Greening Memorial Trophy Winners: 2003-2004 (1st XI) Section A Cup Winners: 1985-86 (1st XI)

EDITOR'S NOTES Good afternoon and welcome to today's Hellenic League Challenge Cup game against Shortwood United.

It was great to see so many people at the Mundy's for the game against Hereford Lads Club. Thank you to all of those attending for keeping to social distancing and making the Mundys as safe as possible. We're constantly reviewing our procedures so make sure to stay aware of signage and any other things put in place to keep us all safe.

Thank you also to everyone who made the trip to Malmesbury. They were treated to an early goal of the season contender from Marcus Wormwell.

The video is on our facebook and twitter pages if you want to have a look for yourselves.

Enjoy the game!

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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 1989-90 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 of the Stroud Charity Cup was reached, losing narrowly to Dursley Town. 2001-02 season

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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 continued 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. 2019-2020 season was ruled null and void due to the Coronavirus pandemic with the team poised to gain promotion. 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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Kurtis Parkin - GK A goalkeeper with experience at higher levels with Willand Rovers. Has made a massive difference since moving to the area.

Mackenzie Welsh - GK Huge young prospect, very athletic shot stopper with professional attitude. Currently duel signed with Bath City and Bath City U18’s.

Tom Webb - DEF Good defender who reads the game well. Hard worker with great energy and a sweet left foot also pops up with the odd goal.

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 Ball playing defender who has a very bright future; now one of the first names on the team sheet. Can play anywhere across the back.

Harry Walton - MID Cultured midfielder with a great range of passing. Local lad, returning to the side this season from Cribbs FC.

Toby Bennett - MID Box to Box midfielder quality midfielder with the aggression to match his technical ability.

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.

Ollie Rawnsley - MID Classic no nonsense Centre half with a good eye for sniffing out trouble. Previously at Yate Town and Berkeley Town.

James DeRosa - MID Classy experienced midfielder who reads the game well.

Returning to his home town the club following long spells at Hallen and Cribbs FC.

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.

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Fraser Moss - MID Talented midfielder with huge potential. He has all the attributes of a quality midfielder, signed in October 2019 from Tytherington Rocks.

Dan Parry - MID A quick versatile player with fantastic energy and quick feet, signed in November 2019 from Shortwood United.

Ben Ryan - MID Clever striker that has great movement and an eye for an opening. Formally with Cardiff City joined Thornbury in the summer following a spell in the Welsh FA with Port Talbot.

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

Elliot Gardner - MID A menace for defenders, strong, quick and mobile. Returning for injury he signed for Thornbury in the summer after being at the SGS football Academy.

Rhys Hodgson - MID Joined last season and made an instant impact with some commanding performances.

Scott MacLeod - MID Vocal utility player who is comfortable at right back or on the wing, a technically good footballer.

Harry Brock - FWD Striker with exceptional pace, quick feet and eye for goal.

Exceptional work rate for a striker, with huge appetite for the game and lots of potential.

Jacob Farthing - FWD Player with international pedigree after playing in America for Mississippi College.

A great technical player.

Craig Lancastle - FWD Quality proven goal scorer. Fast and skillful with a few tricks and quick feet. Always looking to score and with great striker awareness and movement.

Brandon Benjamin - FWD Rejoined the club last season after a spell with Odd Down in the Western League. Likes to play as a false nine and is happy to drop into midfield.

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SHORTWOOD UNITED Club History Shortwood United Football Club was formed in 1900 and since then have played at four different grounds, Nailsworth Playing Field, Table Land, Wallow Green and finally at our current ground, Meadowbank. The club has been at Meadowbank since 1972, and includes an all weather training area opened by the late Ted Croker. Gradual improvements over the years culminated in a major enhancement in 2009 to meet ground grading criteria for any future promotions. League football was commenced in the Stroud League where following continued success during the 1970s promotion was gained to the Northern Senior and then the Gloucestershire County League.

Promotion to the Hellenic league was achieved in 1981 only to be relegated in our first season but finishing runners up the following year ensured promotion straight back. In 1983 we won the Hellenic Division One Cup and GFA Trophy and in the following year won the Hellenic League. It was a further six years until success was realised again when the treble of League winners, GFA Trophy and Stroud Charity Cup was completed.

The 2007/08 season started a resurgence in Shortwood’s fortunes in finishing 5th in the league and winning the supplementary cup, defeating Ardley 4-2 in the final. The subsequent season pushed our success even further when following a good run in the FA Cup and semi finalists in the League Cup. 2011-12 season, however, was pivotal in the Club’s history! Not only did they reach the quarter final of the FA Vase, they also reached the final of the Hellenic League Floodlit Cup and the GFA Trophy Final. Most important was

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their league position where they finished 2nd by 1 point behind Oxford City Nomads. With Nomad’s not applying for promotion, and with Shortwood filling all the relevant criteria, they were promoted to the Southern League for the first time in their history!

The 2012-13 season was again a successful one. Following a disappointing early exit from the FA cup the club had a good run in the FA Trophy including a magnificent away victory at premier league side Weymouth on the way.

In their first season in the Southern League they finished a creditable eighth position.

The 2013-14 season saw Shortwood progress further in the FA Cup than ever before! Early wins over Egham and Aylesbury put them up against Conference South outfit Dorchester and a 1-0 away win, and a further 1-0 win at Didcot put them into uncharted waters of the fourth qualifying round where they drew Conference side Aldershot at Meadowbank. A late, but deserved, equaliser gave them a replay and a heroic 2-1 win sparked wild celebrations. A home draw pitted Shortwood against League 1 side Port Vale in front of a record crowd of 1,247 plus a live television audience courtesy of BT Sport. Shortwood bowed out – but with the plaudits their cup run earned ringing in their ears. The league season was also highly successful with a sixth placed finish, one point outside the play-off positions.

2014-15 failed to reach the heights of the previous season with many players moving on to higher things but for most of the season a play-off place looked possible until a decline in form towards the end of the season resulted

in an 11th place finish. 2015 -16 continued Shortwood’s continued stability in the Southern League as they finished the season 7th in the table with 78 points and the end of the season saw the end of an era as joint Manager John Evans retired after 20 seasons involvement with Shortwood – and the club moved forward with Alex Sykes now in sole charge. 2016-17 Was a strange season with the Wood exiting the FA Cup and the FA Trophy at the first hurdle and showing inconsistent league form but despite that they managed to finish a more than respectable 9th.

In 2017 -18 The club had an excellent run in the FA Trophy and produced some excellent results in the league interspersed with some heavy defeats but this was only to be expected with a very young side – but throughout the year they strived to play football the Shortwood way. After Christmas Shortwood faced a difficult dilemma. The ever increasing demands of the FA around ground gradings and the loss of their

major sponsor left the club with no choice but to resign from the Southern League and they applied to the FA to be placed in the Toolstation Western League and they were successful in that application. Des Meredith did not feel that he could carry on with a complete rebuild of the side and departed and the club moved on with Jason Scrivens and Joey Tustain taking the helm. They did a tremendous job getting a squad together in next to no time in almost impossiblecircumstances.

Shortwood finished bottom of the Toolstation Premier in 2018-19 and we were relegated and moved to the Hellenic Div 1 West, but the future is more optimistic than for a very long time. The COVID pandemic saw the cancellation of the season 2019-20 in March 2020 with the first team lying in a healthy 4th place in the league and the development team beginning to show some late form. During the enforced break Mat Blythe became sole first team manager appointing Ian Soule as his number two.

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Shortwood United FC Adam Clark

Goal Keeper

Previously with Stonehouse and Cheltenahm Saracens. A real hero from last season's Wood side. Interestingly is a distant relative of Kevin Keegan

Jacob Nowell

Defence

Thomas Hoskins

Defence

Another one who likes Joe Tryner which is just as well as the match reporter mixes them up sometimes. Is a Birmingham City fan. Now in his second year with the club.

Now recovered from horrific facial injury. Was a stalwart in the defence last season.

Jacob Waddington

Defence

Jacob was Severn Sports young player of the year last season and it is easy to see why, Strong in the tackle and eager to get forward he is a real prospect!

Thomas Black

Defence

Finlay Blythe

Defence

Shay Lyons

Defence

Club Captain - Captain Marvel!

Stalwart of side last year and won major player of the year awards last term.

Likes football and swimming and his girlfriend!

Dislikes rugby and cheese rolling!

A tall dominant centre half who has shown a lot of promise in pre season.

Guy Halliday

Midfield

Signed from Tetbury. Impressed when he played against us in pre season and has shown himself to be a great signing.

Troy Budd

Midfield

Box to box centre midfield. Never stops running.

Nickname ‘Ronaldo’’- according to Tom Hoskins... likes Italian food, Love Island and women.

Dislikes bees/wasps and slow drivers!

Dylan Miles

Midfield

Ellis Harper

Midfield

Ben Langworthy

Midfield

Kyle Gibbs

Midfield

Midfield

This young lad joined us midway through last season and has an excellent work rate.

Nickname: ‘Langers’ Likes his beer, banter and footie... Lists Joe Tryner as his hero which is worrying

Another one who likes Love Island and women... also into the Gym, snowboarding and the three S's that goes with holidays! Dislikes slow drivers and sheep personalities.

A youngster full of running - loves getting forward and shows a lot of pace.

Lewis Fogg

Midfield

Ken Mills

Midfield

Lewis returns for his second spell at the club. A real dynamo with a powerful shot.

Dangerous forward midfield player can play on either wing.

Luke Soule

Forward

Josh Beadle

Forward

Prolific goal scorer who likes cricket, music, chilling and family time and nutrition.

Lee Bowles

Forward

Now in second year with the Wood. An absolute powerhouse ... scores vital goals.

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Fast and full of energy. Josh returns for his second spell at the club!

Ethan Royer

Forward

Has shown a lot of promise in pre season and certainly has an eye for a goal.

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SUPPORT THE CLUB COVID RECOVERY FUNDRAISER The great news is that we've just been approved for a Sport England fund-match, so they will effectively double whatever we raise up to a maximum of £10k, so for example if you were to donate £50, the club would receive £100!

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Abingdon Town (FAV 1QR)

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22-Sep

Malmesbury Victoria (7:45pm)

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SHORTWOOD UNITED (BCCUP 1R)

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CC

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MALVERN TOWN (7:45PM)

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SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB

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NEWENT TOWN (7:45PM)

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ABINGDON UNITED (FAV 2QR)

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Stonehouse Town (7:45pm)

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17-Oct

Hereford Pegasus

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SHORTWOOD UNITED

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FA VASE 1ST ROUND

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BENNETT

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OPPOSITION

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COMP 12-Sep

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MATCH STATS - SEASON 2020-2021

FAV

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TYTHERINGTON ROCKS

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Wellington

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BOURTON ROVERS

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28-Nov

Cheltenham Saracens

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5-Dec

CIRENCESTER TOWN DEVPT

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HL1W

12-Dec

CLANFIELD 85

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HL1W

19-Dec

Hereford Lads Club

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HL1W

2-Jan

Malvern Town

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HL1W

9-Jan

MORETON RANGERS

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HL1W

16-Jan

Newent Town

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HL1W

23-Jan

HEREFORD PEGASUS

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HL1W

30-Jan

Shortwood United

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HL1W

6-Feb

STONEHOUSE TOWN

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HL1W

20-Feb

Tytherington Rocks

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HL1W

27-Feb

WELLINGTON

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HL1W

6-Mar

Bourton Rovers

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HL1W

13-Mar

CHELTENHAM SARACENS

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HL1W

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CIRENCESTER TOWN DEVPT

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HL1W

27-Mar

MALMESBURY VICTORIA

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HL1W

TBA

MORETON RANGERS

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HL1W

Fixtures Subject To Change, 3pm Kick-Offs Saturdays, Midweek Fixtures 19.45 unless Stated

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RESERVES Manager: Jake Shutler Home Games at the Mundy Playing Fields - Free Entry Recent Results & Upcoming Fixtures 05-Sep

14.30

Hartcliffe First

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14.30

Hanham Reserves

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19-Sep

14.30

Olveston United Reserves

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14.30

Iron Acton Reserves

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14.30

Sea Mills Park First

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14.00

Tormarton FC First

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24-Oct

14.30

Hanham Athletic Reserves

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31-Oct

14.30

Lawrence Weston Saturday First

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Constable, Drew, Wisby, Young (2)

Clare, Constable, Wilson, Young

Find all results and fixtures on www.thornburytownfc.co.uk Bristol & District Football League Division 1 P

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Old Sodbury First

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Lawrence Weston Saturday First

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Sea Mills Park First

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Bradley Stoke Town Reserves

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Iron Acton Reserves

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1

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Brimsham Green First

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Hartcliffe First

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Hanham Athletic Reserves

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Lion First

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-6

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Olveston United Reserves

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A TEAM Manager: James Smele Home Games at Marlwood School - Free Entry Recent Results & Upcoming Fixtures 05-Sep

14.30

Iron Acton A

H

2-2

09-Sep

14.30

AFC Mangotsfield Dist Res

H

1-2

12-Sep

14.30

Oldland Abbotonians Colts

A

1-6

19-Sep

14.30

Lawrence Rovers Reserves

H

5-0

03-Oct

14.00

Crosscourt United First

H

10-Oct

14.00

Hanham Abbotonians 1st

A

17-Oct

14.00

Longwell Green Sports B

H

24-Oct

14.00

Oldland Abbotonians Colts

H

Find all results and fixtures on www.thornburytownfc.co.uk Bristol & District Football League Division 3 P

W

D

L

GD

PTS

1

AFC Mangotsfield District Reserves

4

4

0

0

15

12

2

Oldland Abbotonians Colts

3

3

0

0

11

9

3

Hanham Abbotonians 1st

4

2

2

0

2

8

4

Longwell Green Sports B

3

2

1

0

6

7

5

Fishponds Athletic First

4

2

1

1

0

7

6

Wick A

3

1

2

0

1

5

7

Thornbury Town A

4

1

1

2

-1

4

8

Iron Acton A

4

1

1

2

-3

4

9

Hanham Athletic Vets

2

1

0

1

3

3

10

Fry Club C Team

1

1

0

0

1

3

11

Seymour United A

3

1

0

2

-2

3

12

AFC Grace First

4

1

0

3

-8

3

13

Crosscourt United First

4

0

1

3

-6

1

14

Lawrence Rovers Reserves

4

0

1

3

-13

1

15

De Veys Reserves

3

0

0

3

-6

0

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UNDER 18S Manager: Alistair Foale Home Games at Mundy Playing Fields - Free Entry Recent Results & Upcoming Fixtures 20-Sep

14.00

Downend Saints Youth Orange

H

04-Oct

14.00

Bromley Heath United Youth U18

H

11-Oct

14.00

Larkhall Athletic Youth U18 Youth

A

18-Oct

14.00

Olveston United Youth U18

A

25-Oct

14.00

Port of Bristol Youth U18

A

01-Nov

14.00

Bromley Heath United Youth U18

A

08-Nov

14.00

Highridge United U18s

H

22-Nov

14.00

Stoke Lane Athletic Youth Colts

H

1-2

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Find all results and fixtures on www.thornburytownfc.co.uk Bristol U18 Football Combination League Division 1 P

PTS

1

Mangotsfield United

1

3

2

Stoke Lane Athletic Colts

1

3

3

Downend Saints Orange

1

3

4

Bromley Heath United

1

1

5

Fry Club Junior

1

1

6

Port of Bristol

1

1

7

Saltford Stars

1

1

8

Olveston United

0

0

9

Highridge United

1

0

10

Larkhall Athletic

1

0

11

Thornbury Town

1

0

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Saturday 19th September - FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round

ABINGDON TOWN 0 THORNBURY TOWN 3 BROCK (2), BENJAMIN Thornbury began this season's Road to Wembley at Abingdon Town who were playing in the Isthmian League as recently as the late 90’s but now play at an equivalent level to the visitors. If they don’t make it to the final at least the travelling support will have sat on Wembley seats – the main stand having those from the old stadium.

A couple returning from injury saw Kurtis Parkin back between the sticks and Nathan Sage replace Pete Fowler in the middle of the back three.

After a slow, cagey start the game came to life in the sixth minute when a deep cross from Dan Parry eventually found Harry Brock who slotted home with the home side looking for a linesman's flag.

Although Abingdon did have a few long range efforts comfortably dealt with by Parkin it was the visitors who were causing problems with some neat attacking football and after a Brock effort was pushed out for a corner the resulting kick saw Franklin cross for Brandon Benjamin to double the lead on the half hour

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mark.

Another in-swinging corner five minutes later saw Franklin find Brock this time and at threenil at the break it was going to be a long way back for Abingdon.

James DeRosa replaced Mark Viner at the break and understandably, with the heat and scoreline, Thornbury could afford to slow the game down. Abingdon had more possession in the second half and showed they could play a bit but the damage had been done in the first half.

Rhys Hodgson replaced Tom Webb and was taken out in WWF fashion on the edge of the D only for Lancastle to hit the wall.

Wormwell was unlucky soon after when his effort was deflected onto the post but Thornbury were in the hat for the next round.

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Tuesday 22nd September - Hellenic League Division One West

MALMESBURY VICTORIA 1 ROPER

THORNBURY TOWN 1 WORMWELL A couple of changes due to holiday but it gave a few a chance to gain some much needed minutes.

Thornbury started strongly and five minutes in James DeRosa shot over and although Malmesbury had a couple of long range efforts dealt with easily by Parkin it was Ant Brown in the home goal who had to pull off the save of the night when a Lancastle freekick looked destined for the top corner.

Webb also had a good effort before, on 25 minutes, Wormwell scored a curling, dipping screamer from 25 yards to put Thornbury ahead.

He nearly doubled the lead shortly after from a quickly taken kick by Viner.

One-nil to the visitors at the break and well worth their lead Due to injury Farthing was replaced at halftime by Nathan Sage with a slight shuffle of personnel with Wormwell now one of the front two

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Malmesbury were the better side in the second half though, both in possession & territorially, which resulted in a number of shots and corners.

Their pressure finally paid off in the 63rd minute when Mani Roper was deemed not to have fouled DeRosa when winning the ball back and his shot from just outside the box matched Wormwell’s earlier effort.

Lancastle had a half chance with a couple of minutes left but Thornbury didn’t really deserve a goal based on their second half display.

Once again, Thornbury had defended well dealing with both some excellent diagonal long balls, numerous corners and the strength & pace of Malmesbury’s front runners.

A classic game of two halves.

The Flying Monk ground will not be an easy place to go this season and it may be a point gained on the road rather than two dropped.

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Recent results TUE 22/09/20 19:45 Hereford Lads Club 1-0 Tytherington Rocks Malmesbury Victoria 1-1 Thornbury Town Moreton Rangers 1-1 Shortwood United Newent Town 1-0 Hereford Pegasus SAT 19/09/20 15:00 Cirencester Town Dev' 1-5 Bourton Rovers Hereford Lads Club 6-0 Moreton Rangers Malvern Town 5-0 Stonehouse Town FA VASE Abingdon Town 0-3 Thornbury Town Abingdon United 0-0 (4-3 pen) Shortwood Utd Clanfield 85 2-0 Tuffley Rovers Fleet Town 3-1 Newent Town Highgate United 3-3 (8-7 pen) Wellington Longlevens 3-3 (4-3 pen) Tytherington Rocks Wokingham & Emmbrook 3-0 Cheltenham Sar TUE 15/09/20 19:45 Bourton Rovers 0-4 Cheltenham Saracens Hereford Pegasus 0-0 Moreton Rangers Shortwood United 1-3 Malvern Town Thornbury Town 0-0 Hereford Lads Club Tytherington Rocks 0-4 Clanfield 85 Wellington 4-1 Cirencester Town Dev'

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P

W

D

L

GD

PTS

1

Hereford Lads Club

4

3

1

0

8

10

2

Malvern Town

3

3

0

0

11

9

3

Cheltenham Saracens

2

2

0

0

5

6

4

Thornbury Town

3

1

2

0

3

5

5

Malmesbury Victoria

2

1

1

0

2

4

6

Newent Town

2

1

1

0

1

4

7

Wellington

2

1

0

1

2

3

8

Clanfield 85

2

1

0

1

1

3

9

Bourton Rovers

2

1

0

1

0

3

10

Tytherington Rocks

3

1

0

2

-3

3

11

Moreton Rangers

4

0

3

1

-6

3

12

Shortwood United

3

0

1

2

-4

1

13

Hereford Pegasus

3

0

1

2

-5

1

14

Stonehouse Town

2

0

0

2

-6

0

15

Cirencester Town Dev'

3

0

0

3

-9

0

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