Official Programme Tring Athletic v Biggleswade United Saturday 3rd September 2022 3pm Spartan South Midlands Premier Division Match Sponsor— Volkstec Auto Engineering
Today’s programme includes Page 4 - A selection of items on show from our club shop Page 19 Today’s match squads Page 21-23 Introducing our opponents Page 25—The latest winners on the 100 club. You can join for just £1 a week. As always keep an eye on our website for all the latest information, fixtures and results.
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Grassroots Talk
Good afternoon & welcome to the Grass Roots Stadium for the visit of Biggleswade United who are back in the SSML after a brief roadtrip year in the United Counties League. We welcome their players, officials and supporters and wish them a safe journey home afterOurwards.match sponsors today are Volkstect Auto Engineering, who are specialists in vehicle repairs focussed on VW, Audi & Skoda and based in Chalfont St Giles. You can find out more about them on page 3 and by clicking on the image. We thank them for their support. We still have match sponsorship availability for the remaining games this season so please speak to Graham Bright if you are interested.
ABOUT VOLKSTEC LTD Based in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, the team at Volkstec Ltd are specialists in vehicle repairs, focusing on Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda vehicles. We use only verified parts from dealers and have the latest factory diagnostic software and equipment. We’ve been established since 2004 and our team have more than 70 years’ combined experience. Our prices are competitive and we never compromise on quality or reliability, meaning that you’re sure to receive do high-quality, exceptional work. Warranties are available, based on the parts and workmanship that we offer. We’re members of the Federation of Small Businesses, and this serves to further underline our commitment to quality. Call us now for a quality service Today’s match sponsors GET IN TOUCH 01494 912548
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. TAFC—Club Shop
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League Table Table as at Monday 18th April POS Team P W D L GD PTS 1 Shefford Town & Campton 4 4 0 0 7 12 2 Leighton Town 3 3 0 0 7 9 3 Leverstock Green 3 3 0 0 4 9 4 Tring Athletic 5 2 2 1 1 8 5 Crawley Green 3 2 1 0 6 7 6 Biggleswade United 4 2 1 1 1 7 7 St Panteleimon 4 1 2 1 0 5 8 Ardley United 3 1 1 1 2 4 9 Dunstable Town 2 1 1 0 2 4 10 Stotfold 3 1 1 1 2 4 11 Harpenden Town 2 1 0 1 0 3 12 Aylesbury Vale Dynamos 3 1 0 2 -2 3 13 London Colney 4 1 0 3 2 3 14 Colney Heath 4 1 0 3 -2 3 15 Potton United 3 0 2 1 -2 2 16 Hoddesdon Town 3 0 2 1 3 2 17 Cockfosters 2 0 1 1 -2 1 18 Arlesey Town 3 0 1 2 3 1 19 Risborough Rangers 3 0 1 2 4 1 20 Baldock Town 3 0 0 3 -8 0
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Pendley Day Nursery is led and managed by leading childcare practitioner Natasha Young, who is also part owner of the nursery.
• Fully equipped kitchen and trained cooks (hot lunch, tea and snacks)
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.
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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.
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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:
Match Sponsorship Please 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 Contactseason. Graham Bright on 07722 240963 or via email to tringathTuesdayleticfc@hotmail.com2ndAugust—Ardley - NP Electrics & Solar Tuesday 16th August Michael Anthony Estate Agents Saturday 3rd September Volkstec Auto Engineering
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PREM 13/09/22
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PREM 01/10/22 Athletic VS Baldock Town PREM 08/10/22 Vale Dynamos VS Tring Athletic 19:45 Athletic VS RangersRisborough 15/10/22 Potton United VS Tring Athletic 22/10/22 15:00 Athletic VS Shefford Town & Campton 25/10/22 19:45 Leighton Town VS Tring Athletic 05/11/22 Athletic VS Arlesey Town
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PREM 16/08/22 19:45 Tring
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PREM 03/09/22 Athletic VS Biggleswade 10/09/22 VS Tring Athletic 19:45 Athletic VS Stotfold Crawley Green VS Tring Athletic
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PREM 13/08/22 Town 2-2 Tring Athletic Athletic 1-0 Colney Heath 20/08/22 Town 1-1 Tring Athletic 27/08/22 Panteleimon 2-1 Tring Athletic
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PREM 02/08/22 Athletic 2-1 Ardley United 06/08/22 Glass St George 3-1 Tring Athletic
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Fixture List PREM 12/11/22 15:00 Cockfosters VS Tring Athletic 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 TownHarpenden PREM 27/12/22 15:00 Tring Athletic VS GreenLeverstock 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 TownHoddesdon PREM 21/01/23 15:00 UnitedBiggleswade 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 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 Keep an eye on www.tafc.co.uk for fixture changes 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 VS Tring Athletic
Today’s Squads Tring Athletic FC Oliver BogdanKeilMarian Adam CharlieDavideEthanJakeJackGeorgeSawyerCarberyStevensMorrisGouldingPobbeMiller Greg Deer Leo WillTomGodloveAdielFrankieOliverHarrisonFarruchMeadButlerHerculesMannionOppongBraizerBisney Guiseppe Delgaudio Jack Thompson Biggleswade United Yemi Adeleyni Kye CharlieJemaleOliverMiloLewisJordanRaheemJaidenConorCameronGarethMichaelBradleyAdamJosephCallumMarkelCharlieAndrewsBlackCousinsElliottGaugeHarpur(GK)HeapsHudson(GK)HuntHydeInskipIrishJabbarJarroldJonesKeaneLeslie(GK)McKenzieMoss Taylor Rhiney Cade Stephens-Abbey Joshua Sturniolo Manager - Ryan Sturges Asst Manager- Lee Groves Coach—Mick Vipond Technical coach—Ian Richardson GK Coach - Gary Looker Manager: Cristian Colas Coaches : Del Digweed GK Coach: Dan Watkins Physio: Bernat Puig-Valls
Next Up Stotfold Tuesday 13th September Kick off 7.45pm FREEFREE £7.00 £4.00FREE
The club now boasts one of the best clubhouse and ground facilities in the MidBedfordshire area. The success of the club has also attracted many new players as well as commanding a great deal of loyalty from those players who helped the club progress from Division Three of the Bedford and District League to County Senior Club status in just 15 years. The 1995/96 season was the most successful in the club's history winning five major honours; the Beds Intermediate County Cup, Bedford and District League Championship, League Cup Championship and as the League's representatives the club won the Beds. FA Centenary Cup. Having won every major Bedford League honour the club felt it was time to move on and made the decision to make the step up once again and returned to Division One of the SML. In an exceptionally successful first season we celebrated a Division One "double" by winning the Championship and the Division One Cup. We also retained the Beds. FA Intermediate County Cup, only the second club in the competition's history to achieve this feat. To crown our success the club were awarded the SML Special Achievement Trophy in July 1997. In the season 1997/98 we finally achieved Senior status. This was achieved not only through the endeavours of the players on the field but ultimately as a result of an extremely hard working committee. With the help of the Biggleswade Town Council a new stand was erected and perimeter fencing installed. And two seasons later the club erected floodlights and on the evening of 26th October 1999 we played our first-ever floodlit game at Second Meadow, Ryman League side Leighton Town were the visitors in the Bedfordshire Premier Cup.
Today’s Visitors Biggleswade United Football Club was re formed on the 16th July 1959. However, local history records indicate that there was a Biggleswade United side playing at Second Meadow as early as 1929. Our first season (1959/60) saw us competing in Division Three of the North Herts. League (NHL). After 10 successful years in the NHL the club made the step up to South Midlands League (SML) football. But towards the end of a 15-year association with the SML the club began to struggle and after three years of finishing in the bottom three of Division One we sought fresh fields. The club joined the Herts. Senior but club continued to find the going tough. In 1986 we elected to return to local League football, joining the Bedford and District Football League and began to build again.
The appointment of Brian Swords as first team manager in 87/88 proved to be the turning point in the club's fortunes. During the next ten years the club achieved a tremendous amount of success on and off the football pitch. Our record of League and Cup honours speak for themselves but aligned to this a great deal of work went on behind the scenes to match the on-field success.
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After several years of stability in terms of first team managers the next six years saw a regular turnover of first team and reserve team managers with Nick Burton, Dave Elkin and Phil Childs all taking over the first team reins for a time. At the start of the 2013 2014 season we appointed Mick Reardon and Mark Royal as first team managers both of whom had enjoyed success as coaches at the higher levels of football. Their disciplined approach was quickly adhered to and responded to by the players and under their stewardship we achieved the highest Premier Division position in nine years and first silverware in seven years winning the North Beds Charity Cup for the first time in the club’s history. In November 2014 the club took a further positive step to realise our ambitions with the appointment of Sky Sports Presenter and renowned author, Guillem Balague as Biggleswade United’s Director of Football. Following Mick and Mark’s decision to step down at the end 2014 2015, Guillem was quick to act and recruited a new Head Coach in Cristian Colas Beccera. Cristian was assisted by former professional player, Stuart Bimson, and under their guidance the team finished in eighth spot in the Premier Division in 2017 2018 the highest position in the club’s history. Having built a strong reputation for their outstanding coaching ability and playing philosophy Cristian and Stuart moved up to Step 3 level club, Staines Town, for the start of the 2018 2019 season. Guillem was again in search for a high quality coach and Jimmy Martin came highly recommended by his predecessor, Colas, who worked with Jimmy at Stevenage FC Academy. Jimmy was appointed Manager in May 2018 but he tendered his resignation in October 2018 having been offered a “hard to refuse” opportunity to take up a coaching role at Premier Division club Watford. Despite the setback the first team went on to record their highest ever League placing a fourth spot in the Premier Division.
The next eleven years saw the first team led by Steve "Snowy" Wright and under his management the club continued to enjoy a very high level of League and Cup success ultimately achieving promotion to the Molten Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division and with it the opportunity to compete in the FA Cup. And under Snowy the club made three Beds FA Senior Challenge Cup final appearances, winning two of the three with victories over Stotfold (4-1) and Leighton Town (1-0) but missed out in 2006/07 going down 2-0 to Dunstable Town. Snowy's other cup successes came in the form of the Hunts Premeir Cup, North Beds Charity Cup, Hinchingbrooke Cup, the SML Division One Cup and the SML Special Achievement Award once again. The end of the 2006 2007 saw Snowy step down as manager with his assistant, Nick Burton taking over the first team reins. January 5th 2009 saw the club embark on further ambitious ground improvements. With financial backing from Biggleswade Town Council, Mid Beds District Council and the Football Foundation we installed a 260 seater stand, fully enclosed the ground with a double turnstile entrance and players' secure walkway which raised the ground to Grade E status.
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In the season 2019 2020 the club were sitting in a highly commendable third position in the Premier Division and under the management of Chris Devane and Trishnan Patel were hoping for a promotion play off opportunity. However, in March 2020 the season was decalred Null and Void by the FA after the devastating outbreak of the Coronavirus. The club were also to learn that Chris and Tishnan had accepted the offer to work at Step 4 and departed the club at short notice. Fortunately the club were able to call upon the services of former Head Coach Cristian Colas Cristian took the club to its highest ever position in the club’s history at the curtailmant of the 20/21 season leaving us second in the table on PPG. The club applied for promotion to Step 4 but were unsuccessful. A double whammy came when the club were subjected to a lateral move to the Uhlsport United Counties League. The FA’s actions had a devastating effect on the club and we spent most of the 2021 2022 season at the foot of the table. But we rallied and secured Step 5 football on the final day of the season. The club have now been re instated in to the SML and with a strong squad will be looking to put last season’s nightmare in to a distant memory and push on to return as a top of the table club. The club has certainly come a long way in relatively few years but we could not have done it without the help of a very supportive Town and District Council who clearly understand the benefits of having a community based club in Biggleswade. Our success is also very much down to a very hard working committee who throughout the year not just the football season - continue to volunteer their time and commitment to the club, to help it continue to thrive and be a source of enjoyment for our supporters and the Biggleswade community.
Today’s Officials Referee Tom Ratheram Assistant Referee Andy Barrett Assistant Referee Laurence Gregory
The TAFC 1 Club 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 Trudy Fryer £20 James Butler Once again winnings will be paid directly to the winners bank accounts.
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Fixtures Tuesday 7th September Aylesbury Vale Dynamos (Away) Saturday 10th September Harrow Borough U23 (Away) Saturday 17th September Welwyn Garden City (Home) ENTRY TO RESERVE TEAM MATCHES AT HOME ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR TAFC MEMBERSHIP. IF YOU CAN’T TRAVEL TO WATCH THE FIRST TEAM, THEN PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT OUR YOUNGSTERS. Sponsored by NP Electrics Suburban League—North Division POS Team P W D L GD PTS 1 Harrow Borough FC U23 2 2 0 0 6 6 2 Uxbridge FC U23 2 1 1 0 4 4 3 Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC Development 2 1 1 0 1 4 4 Tring Athletic Development 3 1 1 1 -2 4 5 Flackwell Heath FC 2 1 0 1 2 3 6 Wokingham & Emmbrook Reserves 1 1 0 0 2 3 7 Marlow FC U23 3 1 0 2 -2 3 8 Brook House FC Reserves 2 0 1 1 4 1 9 Farnborough FC U23 U23 1 0 0 1 1 0 10 Hartley Wintney U21 2 0 0 2 -6 0
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