Official Programme
Picture courtesy of James Cotterill
Tring Athletic v MK Irish Saturday 4th November 2023, 15:00pm Spartans South Midlands Premier Division Match Sponsor— Cambridge Motors
Grassroots Talk
Good Afternoon & welcome to the Michael Anthony Stadium for the visit of Milton Keynes Irish. We welcome their players, officials and supporters and wish them a safe journey home afterwards. MK Irish arrive at the Michael Anthony Stadium in great form having only lost one game in the league and look like contenders for the title on early season form. Tring have been excellent form coming into this game off the back of a 2-2 draw, which we were very unlucky not to win! Our last result against MK Irish did not go in our favour and we will be looking to right that result this time round.
This afternoons sponsor are Cambridge Motors & 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 •
Pages 7 - 15 - Chairmans message
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Page 29 - Today’s match squads.
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Pages 30 - 31 - Today’s opponent history.
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Page 34 - The latest winners on the 100 club. You can join for just £1 a week.
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Pages 35 - 42 - U23, Zebras, U18, U16 team results and tables.
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As always keep an eye on our website for all the latest information, fixtures and results.
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Chairmans Message
Club Chairman - David Blair To all members, spectators, and visitors – welcome to Tring Athletic FC and we hope you enjoy today’s match. We are a very fortunate club, as we play in one of the area’s most pleasant surroundings and benefit from one of the most open and welcoming clubhouse facilities at our level of football. A great place to be for a game of football, most definitely. The club is in the middle of a very busy end exciting period of its near 60 year existence. This season, we are home to no less than 7 teams, 5 of which play at the newly named Michael Anthony Stadium and 2 who play up at the club’s top pitch, further up Cow Lane.
Chairmans Message Senior Teams The First Team – playing in the Spartan South Midlands FL Premier Division, has had a commendable past three seasons. Two years ago, the team finished 13th in a tightly packed mid table, and then went on to win the Premier Division Cup, with success over Flackwell Heath, dominating the game and winning 3-0 in the final. Season 22/23, they played some exhilarating games, scoring 59 goals and finishing a worthy 9th. This year, currently mid-table, the team is developing even further, with some established and experienced players guiding some young and fresh talent in the side. A superb 2-0 away win to highly rated FC Romania is evidence that the journey upwards continues. Managed by Ryan Sturges, an ex-TAFC player, and ably supported by PSA coach Lee Groves, ex-Watford player Ian Richardson and the evergreen Micky Vipond, the team are in very capable hands. Let’s hope the good football being played on the pitch is partnered with positive results for the remainder of the season. U-23s – Following on from last year’s establishing season in the Suburban League, we welcome a new and aspirational side, showing real early promise. With club stalwart Colin Phillips and PSA coach Mike Thomson in the dugout, ably supported by Stuart “Beamer” Stedman, performances on the pitch have been excellent so far, and at time of writing are 2nd in the Suburban League (North Division). Very importantly, the u23’s team represents “The Player Pathway” for all at the Club, enabling them to progress through to training, getting onto the bench and eventually playing for the first team. The Zebras – Playing in the local Aylesbury & District Premier League, this is the second season for our local heroes managed by Ryan Shefras. Playing on the top pitch on Saturday afternoons, these guys play hard, have superb commitment to their cause and enjoy the game immensely. Players from all other TAFC squads who may be recovering from injury, regaining form or simply need more game time are able to play with the Zebras. Additionally, the Zebras is also a team from where talent can emerge and be further developed at u18 or u23 level.
Chairmans Message Youth Teams U-18s EJA – Led by manager Saul Philpot and ably assisted by Simon Roffe, this very talented side is made up of mainly local lads who have been playing together for many years. Playing their league games at the stadium, usually on Sunday mornings in one of the strongest divisions of the Eastern Junior Alliance, these lads are all capable of performing at a very high level. Indeed, on Wednesday 11th October, they had a terrific 2-1 home win against Hemel Hempstead Town u18 in the Magnus Midweek Cup. So, keep an eye out on the upcoming fixtures list and come down to cheer them on. U-18s Midweek – Following on from David Lawless’ side superb season in the Allied Counties Midweek Floodlit League 2022/2023, where that team reached the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Youth Cup, we are very pleased to have a new side playing this time in the Southern Counties Floodlit Midweek League. This side consists of 16 to 18-year-olds, many having come through the Pro Sports Academy (PSA) organisation, where ex-Tring Athletic player Kieran Turner is the founder and principal. Additionally, some players from both the u16 and u18 Tring Athletic EJA Sunday teams are either permanent members of this squad or have commenced training, with a view to further development of their skills. This symbiotic relationship augers well for the future. At the time of writing, this u18 midweek team have just reached the 1st round proper of the FA Youth Cup and have a great chance in the next round at home against local rivals Berkhamsted. Managed by Mike Thomson and Danny Wicks, with Kieran overseeing cup matches, we are very pleased to welcome this talented group of players and coaches to Tring Athletic FC.
Chairmans Message U-18s Bucks – Led by manager Stu Darrington, this is another group of mainly local lads who have played together for many years, with Tring Tornadoes Junior Sports Club up to u16 and moving up to Tring Athletic last season. Playing in the Wycombe and South Bucks Minor League Division 2 on the Cow Lane top pitch on Sunday mornings, this team are enjoying what for many will be their final season in Youth Football. A tough season so far, however they very much enjoyed a terrific 7-4 away win against local rivals Berkhamsted Raiders u18 Whites three weeks ago in the league. I wish this squad all the best for the 23/24 season. U-16s EJA – Led by manager Matt Bowyer and ably supported by Albert de Beer and ex-Chelsea, Leeds United, Reading and the mighty St. Johnstone centre back Michael Duberry, these under 16s have a very promising future at the Club. Again, consisting of lads mainly from the local area, this side have won both of their opening league matches against high quality opposition. Given the young age of many of this team, there is good potential here for the next couple of seasons at least.
Our Sponsors Clearly, having this number of teams takes a lot of organisation and financial support, and the latter is provided by a growing list of sponsors in our community. They all provide the crucial financial backing needed to operate a football club at this level and in return we are able and proud to be able to promote their businesses to the local community and further afield to visitors and social media readers. Before I offer thanks to our current sponsors, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank local philanthropist and entrepreneur David Evans for his decades of support for Tring Athletic FC. The stadium as you see it today was made possible through his personal benevolence.
Chairmans Message We are delighted to have the following key sponsors for the 2023/2024 season and beyond: Michael Anthony Estate Agents – Holding the stadium naming rights and the main shirt sponsorship for our u18 midweek team, Paul Swindlehurst and his team at Michael Anthony have been long-standing supporters of Tring Athletic FC. Additionally, they are vital sponsors of one of the local Aylesbury District Leagues and other sports in the area. The Cook Partnership – One of the area’s leading Chartered Accountants, The Cook Partnership are not only sponsors for the 1st team home kit, but they are also advisers to the Club relating to business and financial matters, a critical role on both fronts! N P Electrics & Solar – The owner of one of Tring’s most successful and visible businesses, Nicky Petrou has been a vital supporter of the Club for many years. A keen footballer himself, playing for a local vets team, Nicky has on many occasions gone the extra mile to help our football club maintain its power system. Nicky is also the sponsor of the u23s home shirts and one of our away kits. Pendley Day Nursery – During the day Monday to Friday, we have a fantastic group of dedicated child carers who look after and educate many young children in Tring and its surroundings. This provides invaluable income for the club, and I’d like to express our gratitude for all that Pendley Day Nursery do for our club. I’d also like to thank the following local organisations for their long-term support and sponsorship of our Club, it is greatly appreciated. VolksTec EIC Insurance Tring MOT R O Allum A.S & Sons Ltd TFGI HR Projects Roy Chapman Phil Casserley Grant & Stone Terra Firma Ground Investigations
Tree Monkey Chiltern Transport PowerRod Sinfield Services Dae Ha UK Online Wine Tasting Greenfleets Highlights Floodlights Tring MOT Centre Dolan Accountancy
Chairmans Message Our Committee In addition to our sponsors, Tring Athletic FC is reliant on a dedicated committee and group of volunteers to operate and maintain the club. I’d like to thank them all.
Tony Stedman – Secretary and Treasurer, who has given thousands of hours of his time to helping manage fixtures, finances, and sundry other responsibilities. Mark Weston (Westy) – Vice-Chairman. A long-standing fan and operations manager at the club, he has dedicated a huge amount of time and energy over the years to making the ground and clubhouse look as good as it does today. Neil Foskett (Dynamo) – Vice-Chairman. A former TAFC player, Neil has recently joined the committee and brings with him a wealth of business experience gained in the construction industry. Highly organised, Neil helps the difficult things run smoothly. Graham Bright – Committee Member and Membership and Sponsorship Lead. Responsible for running the various membership programmes and growing the sponsorship base, Graham brings a great deal of experience in business to the Club, and his input and guidance on many issues is much appreciated and invaluable. Darrell Osborne – Committee Member and Community Engagement Lead. A well-known local businessman, Darrell has recently joined the committee. He has a wide local network and brings great ideas for closer community engagement with the club. Colin Phillips – New Committee Member and Football Co-ordinator. Colin has been in and around the club for many years, in various capacities. Not only does he jointly manage the u23s, he also creates the positive player/coach/team environment, sharing skills and knowledge across all of our teams.
Chairmans Message Bob Winter – Having served many years on the committee, recently 3 years as Chairman, Bob remains an ever-present at the club, when he is in the UK. With the club’s interest always at heart, Bob, alongside Tony Stedman and Ian Butler have been instrumental in the development of the Pendley Day Nursery as one of the key club sponsors. Although Bob is no longer a committee member, his sage advice has been extremely helpful to me, and for that, thank you Bob. This also seems a good opportunity to let you know that having served in the role of Club Chairman with such poise and distinction, Bob Winter has been appointed as a Club Vice-President. In this new role, Bob will act as a Tring Athletic ambassador to officials and committee members at both home and away fixtures. Not only does this activity promote our club to the outside world but it is also a very good source of new information and intelligence that our club can benefit from. Thanks, for your continued support, Bob.
Pictured (L-R) - Darrell Osborne, Colin Phillips, Tony Stedman Our Volunteers In addition, we have many volunteers who give freely of their time and should be recognised as being part of the fabric of this wonderful club.
Dave Stacey (Stace) – A trusted goalkeeper for Tring, he has dedicated a huge amount of time, energy, blood and sweat to this club. He knows every nut and bolt, post and pole and is a massive helper to us all. Thanks Dave. Darrell Bodimeade (Dazza) - Cutting, rolling and nurturing every blade of grass on the pitch is an incredibly difficult thing to do. Dazza has produced some of the best pitches in the area for many years and we are hugely grateful for his efforts.
Chairmans Message Our Volunteers David Whicker (Whicksy) – A club stalwart with over 500 games to his name, Dave is the “football” guy behind the scenes. He motivates the players, meets and greets spectators and players from both home and away teams and helps create the special atmosphere at The Michael Anthony Stadium. Club legend is no exaggeration. Ralph Griffiths – A man who has forgotten more about Tring Athletic than most people know about it, Ralph is an evergreen at the club who is always there to help us when we need it. Thanks Ralph. Stefan Drumea – An expert behind the bar and at organising functions, Stef has established for himself a key role at the club as the new face at Eldo’s Bar. Andy Ayres – Andy has been involved at all levels of this club, been present at hundreds of TAFC matches and has helped with matchday operations. For all that you do Andy, many thanks. Trevor Langley – Behind the scenes, Trevor is instrumental in the smooth running of the player registration and match arrangement processes. Regularly, there is very little time to sign players before a match, Trevor manages somehow to do it. Thanks Trevor. James Cotterill (Cotters) – Although he has been coming to the ground for many years, James has recently become involved in the increasingly important world of social media and IT infrastructure. Welcome James.
Pictured (L-R) - David Whicker, Andy Ayres, Ralph Griffiths
Chairmans Message So, as you can see, we are blessed with a talented group of people who want only what’s best for the club. If you feel that you’d like to join this band of merry men and women and help us to grow Tring Athletic in the future, then please express your interest by emailing me at davidgblair@gmail.com. Additionally, if you would like to express your support for the club by becoming one of its sponsors, then please contact Graham Bright at bright5@virginmedia.com who will guide you through the process. Soon, I hope to be able to write to you on our plans for future development at this amazing club. Finally, enjoy every minute of every game, we are fortunate to be here today.
Kind regards in the meantime,
David Blair Chairman
League Table 1
St Panteleimon
15
10
3
2
35
16
19
33
2
Milton Keynes Irish
12
10
1
1
43
7
36
31
3
Real Bedford
12
10
1
1
43
9
24
31
4
Leverstock Green
15
10
1
4
34
25
9
31
5
Biggleswade United
16
8
3
5
39
35
4
27
6
FC Romania
14
7
3
4
38
21
17
24
7
Baldock Town
16
7
1
8
37
39
-2
22
8
Dunstable Town
14
5
4
5
26
26
0
19
9
Harpenden Town
12
5
3
4
26
23
3
18
10
Cockfosters
14
4
6
4
28
26
2
18
11
Tring Athletic
14
5
3
6
22
28
-6
18
12
London Lions
14
4
4
6
30
33
-3
16
13
Potton United
11
5
0
6
16
22
-6
15
14
Colney Heath
13
4
2
7
17
26
-9
14
15
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
13
4
2
7
19
32
-13
14
16
Arlesey Town
13
3
3
7
13
28
-15
12
17
Stansted
12
3
2
7
18
29
-11
11
18
Crawley Green
14
3
2
9
20
35
-15
11
19
Shefford Town & Campton
12
2
2
8
16
40
-24
8
20
Sawbridgeworth Town
12
0
4
8
12
32
-20
4
Club 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 David Blair Vice Chairman Neil Foskett & Mark Weston Hon. Secretary Tony Stedman Hon. Treasurer Tony Stedman Commercial Manager Graham Bright Match Secretary - South Midlands Tony Stedman Registration Secretary Trevor Langley Community Officer Darrell Osborne Club Welfare Officer Kirstie McNeil First Team Manager Ryan Sturges First Team Assistant Manager Lee Groves First Team Coaches Mick Vipond First Team Technical Advisor Ian Richardson Goalkeeping coach Gary Looker Under 23’s Management Michael Thompson, Colin Phillips, Stuart Stedman TAFC Zebras Ryan Shefras Under 18' Management (Southern Counties) Danny Wicks Under 18's Management (Wycombe) Stuart Darrington Sports Physio Hannah Childs Football Co-Ordinator Vacant Press Officer Vacant Website Darrell Osborne Social Media James Cotterill , Bob Winter Programme Editor James Cotterill Groundsman Darrell Bodimeade Facilities Manager David Whicker Membership Secretary Graham Bright Catering Isalie Bar Manager Stefan Drumea
Executive Committee Members 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
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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— Dolan Accountancy Aylesbury Vale Dynamos — Ralph Griffiths Baldock Town — Dolan Accountancy Biggleswade United— Pendley Day Nursery Cockfosters— Dolan Accountancy Colney Heath — Pendley Day Nursery Crawley Green— Pendley Day Nursery Dunstable Town— Pendley Day Nursery FC Romania— Pendley Day Nursery Harpenden Town— Pendley Day Nursery Leverstock Green— Michael Eldridge London Lions— London Lions Milton Keynes Irish— Cambridge Motors Potton United— Dick Lovelace Real Beford— Sinfield Services Sawbridgeworth Town— Pendley Day Nursery Shefford Town & Campton— Dolan Accountancy Stansted— Sinfield Services St Panteleimon— Sinfield Services Long Buckby— Dolan Accountancy
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
2-3
Crawley Green
PREM
16/09/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
4-0
Sawbridgeworth Town
HCS
19/09/23 19:45
Tring Athletic
3-1
Harpenden Town
PREM
07/10/23 15:00
Biggleswade United
3-2
Tring Athletic
CC
10/10/23 19:45
Hadley
0-1
Tring Athletic
PREM
14/10/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
1-0
Dunstable Town
Fixture List PREM
21/10/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
2-2
FC Romania
PREM
04/11/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
vs
Milton Keynes Irish
FA Vase
11/11/23 15:00
Tilbury
vs
Tring Athletic
GCT
14/11/23 19:45
Tring Athletic
vs
Long Buckby AFC
PREM
18/11/23 15:00
Crawley Green
vs
Tring Athletic
HCS
21/11/23 19:45
Tring Athletic
vs
Baldock Town
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
12/12/24 15:00
Tring Athletic
vs
Shefford Town & Campton
PREM
16/12/23 15:00
Tring Athletic
vs
Watford FC
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
Fixture List PREM
13/01/24 15:00
Cockfosters
vs
Tring Athletic
PREM
20/01/24 15:00
Tring Athletic
vs
Leverstock
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
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
MK Irish Nathaniel Beecher Stephen Brooks Oliver Coleman Mason Davis Luke Gardner Callum Hirst Sam Ladyman James Meadows Andre Olukanmi Keelan Shand George Shrieves Nathan Smith Ryan Smith Liam Smyth Mason Spence Shaheim Ward Tyriq Ward © Clinton Zawe
Manager: Terry Shrieves Coach: Glyn Creaser Coach: Lee Brown Physio: Andy Nicholls Social Media: Dom Domaingue Social Media: Jake Parlett Photographer: Silvana Peillis
Today’s opposition—MK Irish On June 1st 2020 the club was formed when Milton Keynes Robins, Unite MK and Milton Keynes Irish Veterans joined together to operate as one club going into the 2020-21 season, Milton Keynes Irish FC! Our first season as a club was unfortunately brought to an early finish due to the effects of COVID-19. The 2020/21 season was looking to be very promising as we found the first team sitting second in the SSMFL Division 1 table after 9 games played with the best PPG in the league and went on an exciting run in the FA Vase which saw us get knocked out in the 3rd round on penalties after advancing through 4 rounds beating three higher league opposition. The season was officially curtailed, however due to performances under Milton Keynes Robins, the club earned promotion to the Spartan South Midlands Premier Division (Step 5) based on PPG over the previous 2 seasons. The first team are back now playing at Step 5 in the Spartan South Midlands Premier Division, after one season in the United Counties Premier League South in 2022-23 finishing in 5th position, the reserve team were playing in the UCL Reserve Division also finished in 5th position in 2022-23 and have moved over to SSMFL Division 2 for the 2023-24 season.
Today’s opposition—MK Irish The Veterans are playing in the Milton Keynes Veterans League Division One, were triple champions in the 2022-23 season and have been unbeaten in the league for the past 4 seasons.
2021 saw the addition of a Southern Counties U18 Floodlit Midweek team and also had youth teams coming over to join under the MK Irish banner from Scot FC, in 2023-24 the club has 7 youth teams spanning from U9 to U18 in the Milton Keynes & District Development League and a new U10s Girls starting in November 2023 in the Bedfordshire Girls League.
Next Up
Come & watch the 1st team against Long Buckby AFC on 14th November at 19:45pm
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Today’s Officials
Neil Angus Alfie Watts Paul O’Hare
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. October Winners The monthly 100 club draw was undertaken recently. The lucky winners were:
July £100— Alan Foskett £50— Paul Vinnicombe £20— Trudy Fryer £20— Bob Winter Once again winnings will be paid directly to the winners bank accounts.
TAFC Under 23’s - Sponsored by NP Electrics & Testing Results TAFC 1 - 0 Wokingham & Emmbrook Reserves CB Hounslow United U23’s 0 - 3 TAFC Brook House Reserves 2 - 1 TAFC TAFC 6 - 7 Aylesbury Vale Dynamos U23 TAFC 2 - 1 Chalfont St Peter U23 TAFC 5 - 3 Brook House FC Reserves Sandridge Rovers Reserves 2 - 1 TAFC (County Cup) Marlow U23’s 1 - TAFC 2 TAFC 2 - 1 Alton Reserves (Michael Bidmead Cup)
Our reserves are sponsored by NP Electrics & Testing
TAFC Under 23’s - Sponsored by NP Electrics & Testing Suburban League—North Division POS Team
P
W
D
L
GD
PTS
1
Wokingham & Emmbrook Reserves
9
6
1
2
10
19
2
Tring Athletic U23
7
5
0
2
6
15
3
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC
6
3
1
2
-1
10
4
CB Hounslow United U23
5
3
0
2
8
9
5
Flackwell Heath FC Development
4
3
0
1
5
9
6
Marlow FC U23
8
3
0
5
-1
9
7
Brook House FC Reserves
8
3
0
5
-6
9
8
Chalfont St Peter FC U23
8
2
2
4
-8
8
9
Hartley Wintney Res
6
1
1
4
-11
4
10 St Albans City FC Academy
3
0
1
2
-2
1
ENTRY TO UNDER 23 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.
TAFC Zebras Aylesbury and District League — Premier Division POS Team
P
W
D
L
GD
PTS
1
Stoke Mandeville FC
5
5
0
0
22
15
2
AW FC Firsts
6
4
1
1
8
13
3
Aylesbury Vale Toqeers Titans First
5
4
0
1
3
12
4
Great Missenden First
5
3
1
1
3
10
5
Wingrave First
6
3
0
3
-4
9
6
Chesham United Youth FC
6
2
0
4
-12
6
7
Elmhurst First
4
1
0
3
-3
3
8
Wendover First
6
1
0
5
-6
3
9
Tring Athletic Zebras
5
0
0
5
-11
0
Results AW FC Firsts 5 - 0 TAFC TAFC 3 - 4 Great Missenden First TAFC 1 - 3 Wendover First Lemsford Reserves 3 - 0 TAFC (County Cup) Aylesbury Vale Toqeers Titans First 2 - 1 TAFC Aylesbury Hornets FC 3-3 (4-2 pens) TAFC (Thomas Field Shield) Chesham United Youth FC 4 - 2 TAFC
TAFC U18 Midweek - Sponsored by Michael Anthony Southern Counties Floodlit Youth League - Corinthian POS Team
P
W
D
L
GD
PTS
1
Winslow United U18 Southern
4
3
1
0
5
10
2
Tring Athletic U18 Midweek
3
3
0
0
8
9
3
Leighton Town U18
4
3
0
1
9
9
4
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC U18
5
3
0
2
8
9
5
Kings Langley FC U18
6
3
0
3
-2
9
6
Hemel Hempstead Town U18
3
2
1
0
5
7
7
Dunstable Town U18
6
2
0
4
-7
6
8
Leverstock Green U18
7
2
0
5
-3
6
9
Berkhamsted FC U18
3
1
0
2
-2
3
5
0
0
5
-21
0
10 Buckingham Football Club U18S
Results Northwood 2 - 5 TAFC (FA Youth Cup) Penn & Tylers Green 0 - 6 TAFC (FA Youth Cup) Berkhamsted FC U18 1 - 2 TAFC Edgware & Kingsbury FC U18 0 - 1 TAFC Dunstable Town U18 0 - 5 TAFC TAFC 3 - 2 Maidenhead United Kings Langley FC U18 0 - 2 TAFC TAFC 4 - 0 Jersey Bulls (FA Youth Cup)
TAFC U18 Sunday - Sponsored by Volkstec Wycombe and South Bucks Minor Football League - U18 Division 2
POS Team
P
W
D
L
PTS
1
Flackwell Heath Minors U18
7
6
1
0
19
2
Ickenham Youth FC U18 Sharks
6
3
2
1
11
3
Westwood Park U18 Greens
5
2
2
1
8
4
Marlow Youth U18
4
2
1
1
7
5
Chesham United Youth U18 Titans
7
2
1
4
7
6
Aston Clinton Colts JFC U18
7
1
3
3
6
7
Berkhamsted Raiders Youth U18 Whites
5
1
0
4
3
8
Tring Athletic U18 Bucks
5
1
0
4
3
Results TAFC 1 - 2 Marlow Youth U18 Berkhamsted Raiders Youth U18 Whites 4 - 7 TAFC Thame United U18 Red A - W TAFC (Cup - Away Win) TAFC 2 - 6 Flackwell Heath Minors U18 Ickenham Youth FC U18 Sharks 4 - 0 TAFC TAFC 1 - 3 Aston Clinton Colts JFC U18
TAFC U18 EJA Eastern Junior Alliance - U18 Blue POS Team
P
W
D
L
GD
PTS
1
Cheshunt Youth U18 EJA Ambers
6
6
0
0
20
18
2
Newport Pagnell Town U18
6
6
0
0
16
18
3
Royston Town Youth U18
6
4
0
2
1
12
4
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC U17
5
3
0
2
4
9
5
Leighton Town Youth U18
5
3
0
2
4
9
6
Hemel Hempstead Town Youth U18 Blue
6
2
0
4
-4
6
7
Barnet FC U18
5
1
0
4
-6
3
8
Harpenden Town U18 EJA
5
1
0
4
-4
3
9
St Margaretsbury Youth U17 Reds
5
1
0
4
-16
3
5
0
0
5
-15
0
10 Tring Athletic U18 EJA
Results Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC U17 3 - 1 TAFC TAFC 2 - 3 Billericay Town Youth U17 EJA (League Cup) St Margaretsbury Youth U17 Reds EJA 7 - 2 TAFC Harpenden Town U18 EJA 8 - 2 TAFC TAFC 2 - 1 Hemel Hempstead Town Youth U18 Blue (Magnus Cup) TAFC 1 - 2 Leighton Town Youth U18 Blue Newport Pagnell Town U18 2 - 1 TAFC
TAFC U16 EJA - Sponsored by Dae HA UK, TFGI, HR Project Links & AS & Sons Ltd Eastern Junior Alliance - U16 Black POS Team
P
W
D
L
GD
PTS
1
Tring Athletic U16 EJA
5
4
1
0
8
13
2
Histon FC U16 EJA
4
4
0
0
17
12
3
Arlesey Town U16
4
3
1
0
12
10
4
Godmanchester Town U16
6
2
1
3
-2
7
5
St Ives Town FC U16
5
2
0
3
-8
6
6
Dunstable Town U16 Lions
6
1
2
3
-6
5
7
Cambridge City FC U16
4
1
1
2
-7
4
8
Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC U16
5
1
0
4
-9
3
9
LGCE Youth U16
5
1
0
4
-5
3
Results TAFC 1 - 3 Haverhill Rovers Ladies & Youth U16 (League Cup) TAFC 6 - 3 LGCE Youth U16 TAFC 3 - 1 Godmanchester Town U16 TAFC 2 - 1 Dunstable Town U16 Lions Arlesey Town U16 2 - 2 TAFC TAFC 3 - 1 Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC U16
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