Official Programme Tring Athletic v Shefford Town & Campton Tuesday 8 November 2022 7.45pm Spartan South Midlands Premier Division Match Sponsor— Pendley Day Nursery
Grassroots Talk
Good afternoon & welcome to the Grass Roots Stadium for the visit of Shefford Town & Campton. We welcome their players, officials and supporters and wish them a safe journey home afterwards. This afternoon’s match sponsor is Pendley Day Nursey who are based in our very own clubhouse. See page 3 for more information or click on their advert or logo on the front cover to take you to their website. We still have match sponsorship availability for the remaining games this season so please speak to Graham Bright 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 5 - A selection of items on show from our club shop
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Page 20 — Today’s match squads
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Page 22-23—Introducing our opponents
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Page 25—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.
Our Match Sponsor Pendley Day Nursery
Ryan Earle Ryan Earle, 17 has been a Tring Athletic FC youth player for 3 years and also attends Ben Herd football academy so has links with Hertford Town FC. He was diagnosed with Acute myeloid leukaemia last week and is now at UCL hospital undergoing treatment. Ryan began this pre-season training with our first team, a testament to how well he is developing as a player with a very bright future. A few weeks ago Ryan took a knock to his head during an u18 friendly game against Leverstock Green FC, he had a small lump and also had a dizzy spell and to be on the safe side he attended where he was advised the lump was a cyst. A couple of weeks later we were playing Balham FC in the FA youth cup and Ryan felt unwell during the day and so presented himself at A&E where he collapsed.
Ryan was admitted and tests would reveal he has Acute myeloid leukaemia & is now receiving his treatment at UCL hospital in London. All those who know or have have met Ryan know what a infectious joker he is, full of life and always laughing. The diagnosis has come as a huge shock to us all but no more so than for Ryan's family. We have started this page to allow people to donate. The aim being to take some of the families financial stresses away so they can concentrate on supporting Ryan as he faces 6 months of treatment to overcome this diagnosis. The family will have huge expenditure with travel, accommodation, food amongst other things on top of keeping the home going. If you can help in anyway no matter how small you will make a huge difference in helping to concentrate on getting Ryan better and back home
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 our highlights of our 3-2 win in the FA Vase against Aylesbury Vale Dynamos by clicking on the picture below
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League Table 1
Stotfold
13
8
4
1
14
28
2
Crawley Green
13
8
2
3
15
26
3
Leighton Town
11
7
2
2
18
23
4
Biggleswade United
12
7
2
3
4
23
5
Shefford Town & Campton
11
7
1
3
5
22
6
St Panteleimon
12
6
3
3
5
21
7
Potton United
12
5
4
3
8
19
8
Dunstable Town
10
5
4
1
7
19
9
Tring Athletic
15
5
4
6
-5
19
10
Leverstock Green
11
4
6
1
6
18
11
Risborough Rangers
11
5
3
3
0
18
12
Hoddesdon Town
13
4
3
6
-10
15
13
Cockfosters
10
3
5
2
3
14
14
Harpenden Town
11
4
2
5
-2
14
15
Baldock Town
13
4
1
8
-11
13
16
Ardley United
11
3
3
5
-1
12
17
Arlesey Town
13
2
2
9
-11
8
18
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
10
2
1
7
-10
7
19
Colney Heath
20
London Colney
Table as at Monday 18th April
12
1
2
9
-16
5
14
1
2
11
-19
5
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 17'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 Payne, Stuart Stedman David Lawless Hannah Childs 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
Our Charity Partner
Click on the photo for information or to donate
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 Please support the Club by sponsoring a match. It only costs £50 and includes free entry for two, access to the boardroom for halftime refreshments and an acknowledgement in the match programme all season. Contact Graham Bright on 07722 240963 or via email to tringathleticfc@hotmail.com Ardley United - NP Electrics & Solar Colney Heath —Michael Anthony Estate Agents Biggleswade United—Volkstec Auto Engineering Stotfold— Ralph Griffiths Baldock—Dick Lovelace Risborough Rangers—Pendley Day Nursery Aylesbury Vale Dynamos—Tring Winery Arlesey Town—Tring Winery Shefford Town & Campton—Pendley Day Nursery
Fixture List PREM
02/08/22 19:45
Tring Athletic
2-1
Ardley United
FAC
06/08/22 15:00
Roman Glass St George
3-1
Tring Athletic
PREM
13/08/22 15:00
Dunstable Town
2-2
Tring Athletic
PREM
16/08/22 19:45
Tring Athletic
1-0
Colney Heath
PREM
20/08/22 15:00
Arlesey Town
1-1
Tring Athletic
PREM
27/08/22 15:00
St Panteleimon
2-1
Tring Athletic
PREM
03/09/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
4-1
Biggleswade
PREM
10/09/22 15:00
Hoddesdon Town
0-0
Tring Athletic
PREM
13/09/22 19:45
Tring Athletic
0-2
Stotfold
PREM
17/09/22 15:00
Crawley Green
4-0
Tring Athletic
PREM
01/10/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
4-1
Baldock Town
PREM
08/10/22 15:00
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
1-1
Tring Athletic
PREM
11/10/22 19:45
Tring Athletic
2-3
Risborough Rangers
PREM
15/10/22 15:00
Potton United
3-0
Tring Athletic
PREM
1/11/22 15:00
Cockfosters
6-1
Tring Athletic
PREM
05/11/22 15:00
Tring Athletic
3-0
Arlesey Town
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
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 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
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
Shefford Town & Campton Mark Ansell-Carter Mitcell Bateman-Foley Liam Brooks Thomas Cooksley Kyle Forster Sam King Ryan Lewis Bradley Lusty Scott Metcalfe Iain Robinson Charlie Thake Louie Dillon Daniel Hammer Samuel Rogers Henry Smee
Manager - Ryan Sturges Asst Manager- Lee Groves
Manager : Kane Dougherty
Coach—Ian Richardson & Mick Vipond, GK Coach - Gary Looker
Asst Mgr:
Physio—Hannah Childs
Physio:
Next Up
Burnham Ramblers Saturday 12 November Kick off 3pm
£8.00 £8.00
£8.00 FREE £5.00
Today’s Visitors
Shefford Town & Campton
Today’s Officials Referee
Paul Sangster
Assistant Referee Assistant Referee
Darren Fenner Daniel Burford
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. September winners The monthly 100 draw was undertaken recently. The lucky winners were: £100 Ellie Humphreys £50 Martin Richards £20 Alan Foskett £20 Alan Dumpleton £20 Ray Brimson 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 from last season
Our reserves are sponsored by NP Electrics
Sponsored by NP Electrics Suburban League—North Division POS Team
P
W
D
L
GD
PTS
1
Harrow Borough FC U23
6
5
1
0
15
16
2
Flackwell Heath FC
7
5
1
1
8
16
3
Uxbridge FC U23
7
4
2
1
12
14
4
Marlow FC U23
9
4
1
4
0
13
5
Tring Athletic Development
8
3
1
4
0
10
6
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC
6
3
1
2
-1
10
7
Brook House FC Reserves
7
1
3
3
-6
6
8
Wokingham & Emmbrook Reserves
6
2
0
4
-9
6
9
Hartley Wintney U21
8
1
0
7
-17
3
10 Farnborough FC U23
2
0
0
2
-2
0
Results
TAFC 1-1 Uxbridge TAFC 4-2 Marlow TAFC 1-5 Flackwell Heath Aylesbury 1-3 TAFC
TAFC 0-4 Welwyn (Cup) TAFC 7-3 Hartley Wintney Harrow Borough 1-0 TAFC TAFC 0-2 Wokingham & Emmbrook TAFC 1-2 Aylesbury Vale
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.
Supporting Tring Athletic FC since 2014 Insurance Reports Landlord Certification Commercial Lighting New Installations Emergency Call Out Contact
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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
TAFC Gold Membership Benefits
Team Sponsors First Team
Reserves
U18
U16s New sponsor wanted. Please contact Graham Bright for more information