Official Programme
Tring Athletic v Ardley United Tuesday 2nd August 2022 7.45pm Spartan South Midlands Premier Division Match Sponsor— NP Electrics & Solar
Grassroots Talk
Good evening & welcome to the Grass Roots Stadium for the visit of Ardley United in our first competitive game of the 22/23 season. We welcome their players, officials and supporters and wish them a safe journey home afterwards. Our match sponsors this evening is NP Electrics & Solar . They will also continue to sponsor our reserve team for the year ahead and we thank them for their ongoing support. Nicky & his team have also been busy in the clubhouse sorting out the electrics for the new kitchen. We still have match sponsorship availability for the remaining games this season so please speak to Graham Bright tonight if you are interested. If you are able to volunteer for the club on a regular basis or even just occasionally please speak to a committee member. We are always grateful for extra support. This is the third season of producing online only programmes. If you click on any of the logos or adverts it should direct you straight to our sponsors websites. This also means we can bring you features such as match highlights at the click of a button. Today’s programme includes •
Page 4 - A selection of items on show from our club shop
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Page 16 — Today’s match squads
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Page 18-19—Introducing our opponents
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Page 21—The latest winners on the 100 club. You can join for just £1 a week.
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As always keep an eye on our website for all the latest information, fixtures and results.
Today’s match sponsors
NP Electrics is a trusted name, we are members of Elecsa’s Competent Persons Scheme and very proud of the reputation we have created locally for a 1st class Electrical Service. Over the years we have developed a strong portfolio of domestic, commercial and industrial clients, offering everything from New Build Design, Installations and Testing. We aim to provide each client with the highest level of workmanship, cutting no corners and giving sound impartial advice. At NP Electrics we ensure that all electricians are up to date with the latest technology through regular training. Nicky also trains employee’s of other Electrical Companies, in addition to assessing exams for City & Guilds and EAL. Contact us today to discuss any on going concerns or future projects that you think we may be able to help with.
T: 01442 828315
M: 07917 100813
TAFC—Club Shop Take a look at our new club shop in association with O’Neills. Click on any of the items below to take you to our page with branded leisurewear and accessories.
Highlights & Social Media Watch highlights of our pre season 2-1 win over Aylesbury United by clicking on the picture below
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The League 1
Ardley United
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Arlesey Town
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Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
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Baldock Town
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Biggleswade United
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Cockfosters
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Colney Heath
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Crawley Green
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Dunstable Town
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Harpenden Town
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Hoddesdon Town
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Leighton Town
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Leverstock Green
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London Colney
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Potton United
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Risborough Rangers
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Shefford Town & Campton
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St Panteleimon
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Stotfold
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Tring Athletic
Table as at Monday 18th April
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Officials Life President Life Vice Presidents
Mick Eldridge BEM David Evans MBE, Barry Johnson, Jean & Les Robins, Ralph Griffiths, Harry Bowden, Pete Stillwell, Alan Foskett, Pete Oakley, Keith Hamilton
Chairman Vice Chairman Hon. Secretary Hon. Treasurer Commercial Manager Match Secretary - South Midlands & Herts Snr Registration Secretary Club Welfare Officer First Team Manager First Team Assistant Manager First Team Coaches First Team Technical Advisor Goalkeeping coach Reserve Team Management TAFC Zebras Under 18' Management Under 16's Management Sports Physio Football Co-Ordinator Press Officer Website Social Media Programme Editor Groundsman Facilities Manager Membership Secretary Catering Bar Manager
Bob Winter Tony Stedman & Mark Weston David Blair Tony Stedman Graham Bright Tony Stedman Trevor Langley Kirstie McNeil Ryan Sturges Lee Groves Mick Vipond Ian Richardson Gary Looker Alex Paynes, Stuart Stedman David Lawless Vacant Vacant Vacant Keith Eldridge / Colin Sturges Keith Eldridge , Terry Adams Keith Eldridge Darrell Bodimeade David Whicker Graham Bright Vacant Stefan Drumea
Committee Members Bob Winter (Chairman) Tony Stedman, Ian Butler, Neil Foskett, Graham Bright, David Blair, Mark Weston, Keith Eldridge, Andy Ayres., David Whicker
Pendley Day Nursery is a brand-new nursery set in a unique setting in the heart of Tring, and provides quality childcare and development opportunities for children aged 6 months - 5 years. We have created a premier nursery, which will provide a fantastic experience for your child to enable them to 'Grow, Learn & Develop'. Just read our TESTIMONALS page to see the lovely things parents are saying about us. The nursery has both expansive indoor and outdoor space, and provides an ideal environment for children to learn and play in a safe and secure environment. Pendley Day Nursery is led and managed by leading childcare practitioner Natasha Young, who is also part owner of the nursery. Natasha is Level 6 qualified and she and her team will provide the highest of quality care and development opportunities for your child. We will ensure that your child's best interest are at the heart of everything we do. We have invested significantly in the setting and, with lots of brand new equipment and toys, we offer the highest of standards throughout. Our excellent facilities include: • Fully trained, dedicated staff – many at level 3 and above
• Fully equipped kitchen and trained cooks (hot lunch, tea and snacks) • Large play areas, inside and out • Large, safe front car park for easy drop off and collection • Open 8.00 – 18.00, Monday – Friday (51 weeks) • Flexible hours (mornings or afternoons) • Dedicated to children 6 months – 5 years The nursery is run by local owners who, through their team, are committed to providing stimulating activities in a caring environment, promoting all aspects of children’s development.
Match Sponsorship Why not support the Club by sponsoring a match. It only costs £50 and includes free entry for two, access to the boardroom for half-time refreshments and an acknowledgement in the match programme all season. Contact Graham Bright on 07722 240963 or via email to tringathleticfc@hotmail.com Tuesday 2nd August—Ardley - NP Electrics & Solar
Fixture List PREM
02/08/22 19:45
Tring Athletic
VS
Ardley United
FAC
06/08/22 15:00
Roman Glass St George
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
13/08/22 15:00
Dunstable Town
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
16/08/22 19:45
Tring Athletic
VS
Colney Heath
PREM
27/08/22 15:00
St Panteleimon
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
03/09/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Biggleswade United
PREM
10/09/22 15:00
Hoddesdon Town
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
13/09/22 19:45
Tring Athletic
VS
Stotfold
PREM
17/09/22 15:00
Crawley Green
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
01/10/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Baldock Town
PREM
08/10/22 15:00
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
11/10/22 19:45
Tring Athletic
VS
Risborough Rangers
PREM
15/10/22 15:00
Potton United
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
22/10/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Shefford Town & Campton
PREM
25/10/22 19:45
Leighton Town
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
05/11/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Arlesey Town
PREM
12/11/22 15:00
Cockfosters
VS
Tring Athletic
Fixture List PREM
19/11/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Dunstable Town
PREM
22/11/22 19:45
Colney Heath
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
03/12/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
St Panteleimon
PREM
10/12/22 15:00
Harpenden Town
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
17/12/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Harpenden Town
PREM
27/12/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Leverstock Green
PREM
02/01/23 15:00
London Colney
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
07/01/23 15:00
Stotfold
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
14/01/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Hoddesdon Town
PREM
21/01/23 15:00
Biggleswade United
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
04/02/23 15:00
Arlesey Town
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
18/02/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Leighton Town
PREM
25/02/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Cockfosters
PREM
04/03/23 15:00
Shefford Town & Campton
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
11/03/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Potton United
PREM
18/03/23 15:00
Baldock Town
VS
Tring Athletic
Fixture List PREM
25/03/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
PREM
01/04/23 15:00
Ardley United
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
08/04/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
London Colney
PREM
10/04/23 15:00
Leverstock Green
VS
Tring Athletic
PREM
15/04/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
VS
Crawley Green
PREM
22/04/23 15:00
Risborough Rangers
VS
Tring Athletic
Keep an eye on www.tafc.co.uk for fixture changes
Today’s Squads
Tring Athletic FC
Oliver Keil Bogdan Marian Adam Sawyer George Carbery Jack Stevens Jake Morris Ethan Goulding Davide Pobbe Charlie Miller Greg Deer Leo Farruch Harrison Mead Oliver Butler Frankie Hercules Adiel Mannion Godlove Oppong Tom Braizer Will Bisney Guiseppe Delgaudio Jack Thompson
Ardley United Declan Benjamin Mason Courtney Zarius Edwards-Giraud Lewis Gabbidon Leis Gabbidon Caelan Isaac
Freddie Lapworth Jordy Ngathe Anaclet Odhiambo Elliott Osbourne-Ricketts Liam Talboys Morgan Willliams Ben Willoughby James Casbieri Leam Howards
Manager - Ryan Sturges
Joshua Tooke
Asst Manager- Lee Groves
Jacob Blackstock
Coach—Mick Vipond
Manager: Jules McCalmon
Technical coach—Ian Richardson
Asst Manager: Carl Reed
GK Coach - Gary Looker
Next Up
Colney Heath Tuesday 16th August Kick off 7.45pm
FREE FREE
£7.00 FREE £4.00
Today’s Visitors Ardley United were formed in 1945 just after the end of the Second World War. In the early years, the club plied its trade in the Lord Jersey FA and played on a pitch which was situated close to the railway line on the Oxford Road. The 1950’s and ‘60’s were successful for the club as they won both league titles and cups; most notably the Oxfordshire Junior Shield on three occasions as well as many other trophies.The acquisition of the current Playing Field site in the mid60’s enabled the club to move into the heart of the village, and a number of volunteers led by life-long supporter Doug Hodges built modest changing rooms. Ardley continued to compete in the Jersey League throughout the 70’s and early 80’s without much success but this was to change in the mid-‘80’s with the arrival of Norman Stacey as chairman – a position that he graces to this day. In 1988 the club were promoted to the Oxfordshire Senior League and won the Division One title at the first attempt, following this up with the Premier Division title the following season.Accepting a place in the Hellenic League for the 1993/4 season, Ardley spent six seasons in the ‘old’ Division One winning it in both 1996/7 and 97/8 as well as winning the Division 1 Cup for a record four consecutive seasons before it was merged with the Premier Division Cup to become the Challenge Cup that we know today. The manager during these years was ex-Oxford United leading scorer Peter Foley and he was to be the first in a line of managers to keep Ardley at the forefront who include Paul Spittle, Paul Berry, Dan Still and Kevin Brock among their number. Major change was to come in the early 2000’s as, along with the Ardley Playing Field Committee, Ardley United oversaw the construction of dedicated facilities along with a separate village hall which enabled the club to be independent of community activities. The new clubhouse, which had been awarded the NonLeague Paper’s Hungerford Cup for most-improved facilities, allowed the club to be promoted to the Hellenic Premier Division and so began the club’s most successful years to date.
Ardley United Kevin Brock took the reins for seven seasons which saw Ardley win several cups including the Oxfordshire Senior Cup in 2013/14, a season during which they narrowly lost out on the Premier Division title by just two points. Following Brock’s departure, Paul Davis took over as manager for nearly two seasons until the resignation of long-time chairman Norman Stacey in June 2017 for personal reasons. Ian Feaver took over the role of Chairman and appointed Craig Adey as First Team Manager. A decision to be voluntarily relegated to uhlsport Hellenic League Division One West gave everyone some breathing space to adjust to the new regime. Craig brought with him a talented squad of players and they won the Division title gaining promotion back to the Premier Division at the first time of asking. The 2018/2019 season had its ups and downs but the team finished on a high winning the Hellenic League Floodlit Cup. Lee Matthews was appointed manager for the 2020-21 season, after being joint manager with Danial (Elvis) Knight after Craig departed during the 201920 season. The club went through a restructure in the back office, leading to Eddie Nix being appointed as Director of Football and the creation of the Ardley United Development team, managed by Carl Reed.
Today’s Officials Referee
Thomas Frost
Assistant Referee Assistant Referee
Oguz Isik Kevan Atkins
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Support Tring Athletic, Join our 100 Club. This is one of the most popular fund raising activities in the UK, probably the easiest to enter, and the size of the weekly/monthly prize will depend upon the number of people participating. The more people the larger the prize. 50% of all takings go in cash prizes. At the current time we have a weekly CASH prize of £20 and a Monthly 1st prize of £100 and 2nd prize of £50. It costs just £1 per week. Ask a committee member for details. July winners The monthly 100 draw was undertaken recently. The lucky winners were: £100 Martin Richards £50 Mark Boniface £20 Marion Griffiths £20 James Butler Once again winnings will be paid directly to the winners bank accounts.
TAFC Reserves TAFC 3-1 Buntingford Town Click on the image below to see match highlights
Our reserves are sponsored by NP Electrics
Sponsored by NP Electrics Herts Senior County League - Division One POS
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Hertford Heath First Oracle Components First Hinton First Buntingford Town First Aldenham FC First Hatfield United First Bovingdon Reserves Evergreen First Standon & Puckeridge FC Harpenden Town Reserves Hertford United FC First Knebworth First Old Parmiterians First Tring Athletic Reserves Oxhey First Wheathampstead Wanderers First
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Sat 5 February
Bovingdon 1-0 TAFC
Sat 12 February
TAFC 3-1 Buntingford Town
Sat 26 February
Aldenham 2-1 TAFC
Sat 16 April
TAFC 0-4 Hinton (H) 3pm
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PTS
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ENTRY TO RESERVE TEAM MATCHES AT HOME ARE BY DONATION. IF YOU CAN’T TRAVEL TO WATCH THE FIRST TEAM, THEN PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT OUR YOUNGSTERS.
Supporting Tring Athletic FC since 2014 Insurance Reports Landlord Certification Commercial Lighting New Installations Emergency Call Out Contact
www.np-electrics.co.uk hello@np-electrics.co.uk T: 01442 828315 M: 07917 100813
TAFC Membership GOLD - £99 (£75 concessions) Free entry to all home league games. 20% discount at the bar. Please see the opposite page for additional offers from local businesses. SILVER—£50 (£40 cons) Free entry to the first six matches each season. 20% discount at the bar. BLACK—£20 (£10 cons) Club membership and 10% discount at the bar. Click on the Gold Card below to go to our membership page & application form
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