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.
Grassroots
Talk
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.
Grassroots Talk
Our Match Sponsor Pendley Day Nursery
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
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League Table
1 Biggleswade United 8 4 3 1 22 17 5 15 2 St Panteleimon 8 4 2 2 16 11 5 14 3 Real Bedford 5 4 1 0 16 1 15 13 4 Milton Keynes Irish 5 4 0 1 17 2 15 12 5 FC Romania 5 4 0 1 17 6 11 12 6 Leverstock Green 6 4 0 2 13 8 5 12 7 Harpenden Town 6 3 2 1 16 11 5 11 8 Colney Heath 6 3 1 2 9 8 1 10 9 Dunstable Town 7 3 1 3 13 15 -2 10 10 Baldock Town 7 3 0 4 19 17 2 9 11 Cockfosters 7 2 3 2 13 11 2 9 12 Arlesey Town 6 2 2 2 8 9 -1 8 13 Tring Athletic 8 2 2 4 9 20 -11 8 14 London Lions 8 1 4 3 16 18 -2 7 15 Stansted 6 2 1 3 9 16 -7 7 16 Potton United 5 2 0 3 6 8 -2 6 17 Shefford Town & Campton 6 2 0 4 10 18 -8 6 18 Aylesbury Vale Dynamos 7 2 0 5 7 20 -13 6 19 Crawley Green 7 0 2 5 9 19 -10 2 20 Sawbridgeworth Town 5 0 2 3 6 16 -10 2
Table as at Monday 18th April
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
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
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
CC 22/07/23 15:00 Leverstock Green 2-4 Tring Athletic PREM 01/08/23 19:45 Tring Athletic 1-1 Harpenden Town FAC 05/08/23 15:00 Tring Athletic 0-2 Nailsea & Tickenham PREM 12/08/23 15:00 Baldock Town 0-2 Tring Athletic PREM 15/08/23 19:45 Tring Athletic 1-0 Colney Heath PREM 19/08/23 15:00 Arlesey Town 3-3 Tring Athletic PREM 26/08/23 15:00 Tring Athletic 2-4 Biggleswade United PREM 29/08/23 19:45 Milton Keynes Irish 5-0 Tring Athletic PREM 02/09/23 15:00 Tring Athletic 0-4 Real Bedford PREM 09/09/23 15:00 Stansted 3-0 Tring Athletic PREM 12/09/23 19:45 Tring Athletic vs Crawley Green PREM 16/09/23 15:00 Sawbridgeworth Town vs Tring Athletic PREM 07/10/23 15:00 Biggleswade United vs Tring Athletic PREM 14/10/23 15:00 Tring Athletic vs Dunstable Town PREM 21/10/23 15:00 Tring Athletic vs Shefford Town & Campton CC 03/11/23 15:00 Hadley VS Tring Athletic
Fixture List
PREM 04/11/23 15:00 Tring Athletic vs Milton Keynes Irish PREM 18/11/23 15:00 Crawley Green vs Tring Athletic PREM 25/11/23 15:00 Colney Heath vs Tring Athletic PREM 02/12/23 15:00 Tring Athletic vs FC Romania PREM 09/12/23 15:00 London Lions vs Tring Athletic PREM 16/12/23 15:00 Potton United vs Tring Athletic PREM 27/12/23 19:45 Tring Athletic vs Aylesbury Vale Dynamos PREM 30/12/23 15:00 Leverstock Green vs Tring Athletic PREM 06/01/24 15:00 Tring Athletic vs Stansted PREM 09/01/24 19:45 St Panteleimon vs Tring Athletic PREM 13/01/24 15:00 Cockfosters vs Tring Athletic PREM 20/01/24 15:00 Tring Athletic vs Leverstock Green PREM 27/01/24 15:00 Tring Athletic vs Cockfosters PREM 10/02/24 15:00 Baldock Town vs Tring Athletic PREM 13/02/24 19:45 Aylesbury Vale Dynamos vs Tring Athletic
Fixture List
Keep an eye on www.tringathletic.co.uk for fixture changes PREM 17/02/24 15:00 Tring Athletic vs Potton United PREM 24/02/24 15:00 Tring Athletic vs London Lions PREM 02/03/23415:00 Tring Athletic vs Arlesey Town PREM 09/03/24 15:00 Harpenden Town vs Tring Athletic PREM 16/03/24 15:00 Sawbridgeworth Town vs Tring Athletic PREM 19/03/24 19:45 Tring Athletic vs St Panteleimon PREM 23/03/24 15:00 Shefford Town & Campton vs Tring Athletic PREM 02/04/24 19:45 Dunstable Town vs Tring Athletic PREM 06/04/24 15:00 Real Bedford vs Tring Athletic PREM 20/04/24 15:00 Tring Athletic vs Baldock Town
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.
Today’s opposition—Crawley
Green
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..
Today’s opposition—Crawley
Green
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
Today
’s opposition—Crawley Green
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.
Today
opposition—Crawley
’s
Green
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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
TAFC Under 23’s
Suburban League—North Division
Results TAFC 1 - 0 Wokingham & Emmbrook Reserves CB Hounslow United U23’s 0-3 TAFC Brookhouse Reserves 2-1 TAFC TAFC 6-7 Aylebury Vale Dynamos U23 Sponsored by NP Electrics & Solar
POS Team P W D L GD PTS 1 Brook House FC Reserves 4 3 0 1 4 9 2 Aylesbury Vale Dynamo FC U23 4 2 1 1 1 7 3 Wokingham & Emmbrook Reserves 3 2 0 1 3 6 4 Tring Athletic U23 4 2 0 2 2 6 5 Chalfont St Peter FC U23 3 1 1 1 -1 4 6 CB Hounslow United U23 2 1 0 1 0 3 7 Marlow FC U23 3 1 0 2 -1 3 8 Flackwell Heath FC Development 1 0 0 1 -2 0 9 Hartley Wintney Res 2 0 0 2 -6 0
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Midweek
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