Tring Athletic vs Crawley Green

Official Programme

Tring Athletic v Crawley Green

Tuesday 12th September 2023, 7:45pm

Spartan South Midlands Premier Division

Match Sponsor— Pendley Day Nursery

Picture courtesy of Keith Clayton_

Good Evening & welcome to the Grass Roots Stadium for the visit of Crawley Green. We welcome their players, officials and supporters and wish them a safe journey home afterwards.

This is our 5th home game of the season. Our visitors arrive looking for their first win of the season. Both teams approach this match of the back of a bad run of results and Tring will be hoping to return to winning ways today.

This afternoon’s sponsor are Pendley Day Nursery & we thank them for their ongoing support. You can find out more about them on page 4. Just click on their advert to take you to their website!

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 fourth 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

• Page 21 — Today’s match squads

• Page 28 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.

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

See photos from the last home match against Biggleswade taken by Keith Clayton here: Biggleswade United match photos

League Table

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, Barry Simmons, Dave Stacey

Chairman

Vice Chairman

Hon. Secretary

Hon. Treasurer

Commercial Manager

Match Secretary - South Midlands

Registration Secretary

Community Officer

Club Welfare Officer

First Team Manager

First Team Assistant Manager

First Team Coaches

First Team Technical Advisor

Goalkeeping coach

Under 23’s Management

TAFC Zebras

Under 18' Management (Southern Counties)

Under 18's Management (Wycombe)

Sports Physio

Football Co-Ordinator

David Blair

Neil Foskett & Mark Weston

Tony Stedman

Tony Stedman

Graham Bright

Tony Stedman

Trevor Langley

Darrell Osborne

Kirstie McNeil

Ryan Sturges

Lee Groves

Mick Vipond

Ian Richardson

Gary Looker

Michael Thompson, Colin Phillips, Stuart Stedman

Ryan Shefras

Danny Wicks

Stuart Darrington

Hannah Childs

Vacant

Press Officer Vacant

Website

Social Media

Programme Editor

Groundsman

Facilities Manager

Membership Secretary

Catering

Bar Manager

Executive Committee Members

Darrell Osborne

James Cotterill , Bob Winter

James Cotterill

Darrell Bodimeade

David Whicker

Graham Bright

Isalie

Stefan Drumea

David Blair, Neil Foskett, Tony Stedman, Mark Weston, Darrell Osbourne, Graham Bright

Committee Members

Bob Winter, Ian Butler, Neil Foskett, Graham Bright, Andy Ayres, David Whicker

Our Charity Partner

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

Match sponsorship only costs £50 and includes

• Name/Logo on the matchday sign on the front of the stadium

• Two complimentary admissions

• Free pre-match drink for two people

• Company/Personal details on the front cover of matchday programme

• Overview of Company within matchday programme

• Mention on Chairman's notes and on the PA system

• Post match presentation/photo with the man of the match

Contact Graham Bright on 07722 240963 or via email to tringathleticfc@hotmail.com

Match Sponsorship

Arlesey Town Available

Aylesbury Vale Dynamos Ralph Griffiths

Baldock Town — Available

Biggleswade United— Pendley Day Nursery

Cockfosters— Available

Colney Heath — Pendley Day Nursery

Crawley Green Available

Dunstable Town Available

FC Romania— Available

Harpenden Town— Pendley Day Nursery

Leverstock Green— Available

London Lions—Available

Milton Keynes Irish Available

Potton United Available

Real Beford—Sinfield Services

Sawbridgeworth Town—Available

Shefford Town & Campton— Available

Stansted—Available

St Panteleimon Available

Fixture List

Fixture List

Fixture List

Today’s Squads

Tring Athletic FC

Eric Negraru (GK)

Victor Andrei Cristea (GK)

Lee Stobbs ©

Jamie Ovington

Tommy Smith

Dave O’Connor

Lennie Armstrong

Adam Sawyer

George Carbery

Frankie Hercules

Harry Jones

Jack Harvey

Max Hercules

Josh Chamberlain

Greg Deer

Harrison Mead

Harry Shepherd

Jamie Rudd

Harrison Cornick

Guieppe Delgaudio

Jake Cowley

Harry Seabrook

Ryan Sharkey

Luke Peerless

Manager - Ryan Sturges

Asst Manager- Lee Groves

Coach—Ian Richardson & Mick

Vipond, GK Coach - Gary Looker

Physio—Hannah Childs

Crawley Town

Judicael Mottaz

Nicolae Trif

Joe Parmley

Kai McArthur

Paolo Deritis

Garry Jones ©

Tejon Brown

Daniel Blackman

Zion Selassie-Yoseph

Joe Hankins

Renaldo Smith

Alfie Roffey

Keane Fulwood

Ado Sanni

Joe Brinded

Andrian Luncasu

Marcel Buruiana

Franklin Ojumobi

Mihai Botosan

Jaden Brown

Jervon Campbell

Justin Dass

Edis Greengrass

Sidney Gueye

Cliff Kenton

Alex Lawlor

Terry Offeh

Marius Patru

Tiernan Parker

Parys Smith

Jacob Younger

Boyd Younger

Manager: Paul Blackman

Asst Manager: Matt Harding

Coach: Garry Jones

Physio: Sean Griffith

The History of Crawley Green FC - Saturday Side

Crawley Green Sports & Social Club was formed in November 1989 after arsonists caused the virtual destruction of the present building. Members of Stopsley Harriers, The Wyvern and Ramridge Rangers Sunday Football Clubs amalgamated to form the present club and were successful in securing a 99 year lease from the Council. The New Club house was formally open on 19th June, 1992 by then Luton Town manager, David Pleat.

The badge incorporates all the elements of the three founding clubs but also local history. The club badge was adopted in 1996 after many years of discussion. Maroon was the colour of the largest single club Ramridge Rangers and it was adopted as the club colour. It is incorporated in the Club badge as the bar across the middle. Stopsley Harriers were well known for their red and blue quarters, whilst Wyvern Members were predominantly blue since their foundation. Both these colours are reflected in the badge. Crawley Green FC Saturday side was formed in 1993 after another local team, Somerset Tavern came under the Crawley Green umbrella. The club colour of maroon was adopted by the team.

In 2018 Luton Town FC and Crawley Green FC further enhanced their club partnership with the announcement that Crawley Green FC will play their home games at The Brache training ground from season 2018-2019. Crawley Green, who are the only Luton based team to play at step 5 or above of the National League System, have been trying since 2008 to get permission to build a suitable stadium. Unfortunately in that time they have failed to receive the support needed from Luton Borough Council, despite there being no cost involved for the Council. This decision has meant that they have had to ground share with Barton Rovers FC for 11 years now, to enable the team to continue to play at that level.

This is a poor indictment of the Council’s attitude to football in Luton, considering that other major towns in Bedfordshire have at least one team each playing step 6 or above. Their lack of support in comparison to the likes of Biggleswade (3 teams), Bedford (2 teams), Dunstable (2 teams), Leighton Buzzard (1 team) and Kempston (1 team), means that even our local leagues have the ignominy of having to travel to local villages to host their cup finals.

Luton recently installed a brand new all-weather surface down at the training ground and to comply with national ground grading criteria Crawley Green will complete the remaining requirements. This will include new changing rooms, dugouts, turnstile and spectator standing area. Tony Talbot, Chairman of Crawley Green stated: “We would like to thank Gary Sweet and Kevan Platt and everyone at Luton Town FC for firstly affording us this opportunity and then their support in making this happen.

“In the past we have seen a number of ex-Crawley Green players go on to play for Luton, but our partnership has really continued to grow in recent years. It’s with great satisfaction for us that we are currently seeing James Justin starring for the first team. In addition the recently transferred Tyreeq Bakinson and four of the current U18s team, Josh Neufville, Joe Mead, Ciaren Jones and Michael Shamalo all came through our youth system.

“A town the size of Luton needs a successful professional club, as well as teams playing in the national league pyramid”. This gives our talented youngsters a pathway to development, without having to go outside the borough to develop. “In addition, underneath these clubs is a large community hub, which affords lots of youngsters the opportunity to play football. These community hubs ensure all young people have the opportunity to participate in football in a safe supportive environment, which preserves the dignity and respect of the individual regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, income and any other social deprivation. With Government statistics showing a concerning rise in childhood obesity throughout the UK, these community hubs encourage our children to stay active and engage in physical activity. This all helps promote health, self-confidence and importantly social cohesion, and hopefully leads to the wider benefits in raising standards.”

Hatters chief executive Gary Sweet said: “We see ourselves as guardians of elite football in our region and part of that responsibility is to help – wherever possible – other local, aspirational clubs develop and thrive, staying at the core of their roots. “The challenges faced at Crawley Green were difficult and, with the great relationship we’ve had over the years, having recruited numerous young players from their excellent development structure, we’re proud to help Crawley Green retain a local home for their competitive games, just as we are happy to utilise our existing training facility at perhaps the only time when it won’t get used.”

In recognition of his services to the community and sport, Crawley Green Sports & Social Club Chairman, Tony Talbot was awarded a BEM – British Empire Medal - in the 2018 New Year’s Honours List..

Crawley Green FC - A Brief History

Year A Brief History

1995 -96

1997 -98

1998 -99

Joined South Midlands League Division One

Founder members of the Spartan South Midlands League Division One North

Left Spartan South Midlands League for Luton & District league

1999 -00 Re-joined Spartan South Midlands League. Alan Clark and Eddie Downey joined Crawley Green to manage the 1st Team & Reserves respectively. Alan Burgess took over as Club Secretary.

2001 -02 Division One renamed Division Two

2002 -03

Spartan South Midlands League Division Two Cup Winners. Beat Buckingham Athletic 2-0. Martin Fensome and Leon Holton (pen).

2002 -03 Bedfordshire Junior Cup Winners. Reserves beat Potton United 1-0 (Andy Bath).

2004 -05 Gary King takes over as 1st Team Manager and wins the Spartan South Midlands League Division Two and the Bedfordshire Senior Cup beating Kent Athletic 4-0 with goals from John Coley 2, Adey Bascombe 2. Crawley were denied the treble when they lost a penalty shoot out to Dunstable Town in the League Cup Final.

2005 -06 Neil Tattersall takes over as 1st Team Manager

2006 -07

2007 -08

2009 -10

6 pts deducted (ineligible player), costing the Club runners up spot

Started ground share with Barton Rovers FC. Spartan South Midlands League Division Two runners up to Kings Langley. Promoted to Division One

Bedfordshire Senior Trophy Winners. Beat Potton United 5-4 in a penalty shootout. Scores finished 1-1 after extra time. Ryan Smith (pen). Successful penalty takers Rian MacNabola, John Cooper, Jermaine Hall, Ryan Smith and Phil Cusack

2011 -12

First Team Manager Neil Tattersall steps down after 6 seasons in charge and is replaced by Darren Salton. Darren Salton resigns in September after only 1 win in 10 games. Mark Smith is appointed manager in October 2011 with Assistant Terry Shrieves.

Bedfordshire Senior Trophy finalists - lost 0-1 to Ampthill Town.

Spartan South Midlands League Division One Cup winners. Beat Kings Langley 2-1 with goals from Courtney Massey and Chris Gibson

2013 -14

First Team reaches the final of the Bedfordshire Senior Trophy but loses 2-3 to Bedford. Scorers Sean Downey and Jon Butler.

Reserves win the Bedfordshire Intermediate Cup with a 2-0 victory over Elstow Abbey with goals from Lewis Billington & Anthony Wright

Crawley Green FC - A Brief History Continued

Year

A Brief History

201415 1st Team win the Bedfordshire Senior Trophy. Beat AFC Oakley M&DH 4-0 with goals from Sean Bishop, Stuart Strange, Tom Barnett & Sam Halfpenny. Reserves lose in the Reserve Challenge Trophy Final 1-0 to Risborough Rangers.

201516 1st Team – Runners-Up Division One – promoted to Premier Division.

1st Team winners – Division One League Cup. Beat Edgware Town 2-1 with goals from Fabio Buffano and Aarron Browne.

Reserves–Winners Reserve Challenge Trophy. Beat Hoddesdon Town 2-1 with goals from James Potter and Andy Randell.

Reserves lose Beds Intermediate Cup Final to Sundon Park Rangers 6-5 in a penalty shoot out after game finsihed 2-2. Scorers own goal and Rob Newman (pen).

201617 1st Team finish a creditable 11th in the their first season in the Premier Divisiion. Manager Mark Smith steps down to spend more time with his family. Dean Bull takes over and Richard Smith joins as Assistant Manager.

2nd Team move to the Bedfordshire County League and finish 4th and move up to the Premier Division.

201718 Dean Bull and Richard Smith step down after 22 games in charge. They are replaced by new manager Chris Devane and his assistant Craig Meyrick.

201819 Craig Bicknell joins the 1st Team as coach and Bobby Males steps down and joins the Committee.

201819 In recognition of his services to the community and sport, Crawley Green Sports & Social Club Chairman, Tony Talbot was awarded a BEM – British Empire Medal - in the 2018 New Year’s Honours List.

201819 Manager Chris Devane resigns due to work commitments. Craig Meyrick takes charge assisted by Craig Bicknell. Steve Tucker joins as coach. Jimmy Sherlock steps down from the Reserves and is replaced by Craig Savage and Richard McKinley.

201920 The 1st team were 8th and the Reserves 6th in their Leagues when the season was cancelled due COVID-19

202021 Ricky Clark joins the 1st Team coaching staff

202122 Manager Craig Meyrick resigns and is replaced by Paul Blackman assisted by Matt Harding. 1st Team avoid relegation with a point against Tring Athletic in the last game of the season. Reserves miss out on Champions spot and finish Runners-Up with a draw in the last game of the season.

202223 The 1st Team were joined by Head Coach Chris Robson and Physio Deep Patel and finished a creditable 12th in the League. The Reserves had another fine season finishing 3rd in the table.

Next Up

Today’s Officials

James Gerring Chris Girdlestone Solomon Brown

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 Monthly 1st prize of £100, 2nd prize of £50 and 2x £20 prizes. It costs just £1 per week. Ask a committee member for details.

July & August Winners

The monthly 100 club draw was undertaken recently.

The lucky winners were:

July

£100 Ollie Butler

£50 John Perry

£20— Eldridge Family

£20 Andrew Playle

August

£100 Steve Johnson

£50— Phil Casserley

£20 Alan Dumpleton

£20— Phil Casserley

Once again winnings will be paid directly to the winners bank accounts.

Brookhouse Reserves 2-1 TAFC

TAFC 6-7 Aylebury Vale Dynamos U23

Click the picture below for the match report of the brookhouse match!

Our reserves are sponsored by NP Electrics & Solar

Suburban League—North Division

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 Membership Benefits

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