Buckland athletic v bitton sat 3rd march 2018

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BUCKLAND ATHLETIC v BITTON Saturday 3rd March 2018 3.00pm - Homers Heath

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Buckland Athletic Football Club Buckland Athletic Football Club Founded 1977 Homers Heath, Kingskerswell Road, Newton Abbot, Devon.

TQ12 5JU Members of The Western League, The South Devon League and The Torbay Pioneer League Ground Homers Heath 01626 361020 Chairman - Roy Holmes 01626 369345 Secretary - Christine Holmes 01626.369345 Vice-Chairman - Nigel Holmes 01626 361441 Treasurer - Leona Glanfield Joint Groundsman - Simon Glanfield & Simon Dungey Commercial Manager - John Piller 07836 774048 jpbafc@hotmail.com SDL Fixture Secretary - Bob Hext 07515 468107 Programme Editor - Paul Hardingham 01626 335503 phardingham@virginmedia.com Honorary Life Members - Gerald Heath, Clive Holmes & Andy Hill Senior Team Managers 1st Team - Interim Adam Castle 2nd Team - Neil Snell & Paul Tucker 3rd Team - Nigel Holmes Ladies 1st Team - Grant Fisher Ladies Development Team - Al Wyatt Junior’s Secretary & Pioneer Youth Officer - Victoria Montandon Web-Sites Seniors bucklandathletic.com Western League website www.toolstationleague.com South Devon League Web-site www.sdfl.org.uk

SATURDAY 10th MARCH 2018 WESTERN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION BUCKLAND ATHLETIC vs BRIDGWATER TOWN KICK OFF 3pm TUESDAY 13th MARCH 2018 WESTERN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION WELLS CITY vs BUCKLAND ATHLETIC KICK OFF 3pm SATURDAY 17th MARCH 2018 WESTERN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CADBURY HEATH vs BUCKLAND ATHLETIC KICK OFF 3pm TUESDAY 20th MARCH 2018 WESTERN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION BUCKLAND ATHLETIC vs CRIBBS KICK OFF 7.45pm THURSDAY 29th MARCH 2018 WESTERN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION WILLAND ROVERS vs BUCKLAND ATHLETIC KICK OFF 7.30pm

We would like to extend a warm Buckland welcome to the manager, officials & supporters of Bitton to Homers Heath for this game, and may your journey home be a safe one!

IN THIS PROGRAMME HOMERS LINES JP’S COMMERCIAL COLUMN BUCKS ED’S SAY INTERIM MANAGERS NOTES BUCK’S 1ST TEAM ALL TIME HISTORY SPONSOR A 1ST TEAM PLAYER VISITORS TODAY BUCK’S ED’S LOOK AT OUR VISITORS 1ST TEAM FIXTURES, RESULTS & SCORERS WESTERN LEAGUE TABLES, FIXTURES WESTERN LEAGUE PREMIER ROUND-UP WESTERN LEAGUE BULLETIN DOWN MEMORY LANE 2ND, 3RDS, LADIES FIXTURES WL PREMIER DIVISION CLUB DIRECTORY BUCKLAND ATHLETIC HISTORY & HONOURS

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Homers Lines Hello everybody and welcome along to Homers Heath for this afternoon's Toolstation Western League Premier Division fixture between ourselves and Bitton, hopefully you will be reading this and from that we know the game is being played after what seems an eternity of postponed fixtures, not only here but away at various venues as well.

Our last game played here at the Heath saw us beat Odd Down from Bath 3-0, in what was only the third league game played by the First Team since the 16th December. I feel the victory was a comprehensive one as we put the visitors from Odd Down on the back foot very early on when Gavin Hammon scored the first of his hat-trick, which was completed in thirty-six minutes of the first half, Hammon grabbed his first in the second minute when he fired home from a cross set up by good work down the left flank by Lloyd Gardner. Gavin doubled his tally in the twelfth minute when he cut in from the left hand side and fired a strong effort from a tight angle towards the visitors goal, only to see the Odd Down keeper Ed Baldy pull off a good save but his efforts were to no avail as Hammon rushed in to stab in the rebound from that tight angle. It was hat-trick time in the thirty-sixth minute when Hammon raced onto a long through ball and beat defender Matthew Durban to gain control of it and duly smashed it past the visiting keeper Baldy, much to his delight at notching his first hat-trick for some-time since the long layoff with the knee injury problem. It was a strange second period as despite playing equally as well as we did in the first forty-five minutes there was no addition to the score, and that wasn't for the want of trying, we played some nice pass and move football and really looked back to our old selves. The match gave the home spectators and followers a chance to see new signings Ryan Bush, Craig Duff and Chris McPhee, who if I am correct all played their first minutes of football this season at Homers Heath.

The weather reverted back to its normal wet and miserable status on Monday and Wednesday morning, which meant our trip to Bridport was postponed for the second time this term, owing to a waterlogged pitch. We now await another rearranged

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date for the trip to Bridport and will let you know as soon as we find out ourselves, the only problem being that is another game to fit in and the countdown to the closure of the season is moving towards us fast.

The same day we were playing against Odd Down here at Homers Heath both the Second Teams away game at Kingskerswell and the Third Team's visit to local cross-town rivals Newton Abbot 66 were both a victim of yet another blank Saturday, it means both those two teams will have a lot of catching up to do although their season can go on until the end of May, unlike the First Teams, who have for some reason to finish by the end of April, unless they apply for a week’s extension, which they don't seem to do very often. The weather also affected the Ladies fixtures that Sunday with the First-Teams trip to AEK Boco falling victim of a waterlogged pitch, although for the first time in a very long time the Ladies Second Team did get a match played, going down by the odd goal in three away at Exeter University, this brings their total of league games played so far this term to two, so another team with a lot of catching up to do, although there are not that many teams in their division.

Just a quick mention here that tomorrow that the Ladies First Team are due to be playing here at Homers Heath when Ilminster will be the visitors.

This game will kick-off at 2pm, there will be an entrance fee of ÂŁ2.

The 17th February saw all three male adult teams play a game for the first time in weeks, the First Team were away at Warminster Town in the Les Phillips Cup, a second round tie, and ran out very comfortable winners, unlike the score suggests 1-0.

This was a game that saw our lads dominate from the first to the last whistle and how it was only onenil at the end of the ninety minutes was a mystery to everyone, including the home spectators. It was disappointing to see Karl Green helped off the field very early on with yet another injury, he does seem to be plagued at the moment just as he has been performing very well in the last few games. We made chance after chance in the first half and failed (miserably at times) to capitalise on this one-sided affair, the only goal of the first period and the ninety minutes in total came in the 34th minute when a cross from the always dangerous looking Lloyd

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Homers Lines Gardner was met by Chris McPhee to head powerfully home his first goal playing for Buckland Athletic. The rest of the game was a constant one way affair as we continually attacked the home defence looking for a second goal that would wrap up proceedings and send us through the next round.

Warminster were reduced to ten men in the 54th minute when the hosts Mark Young was dismissed for a two footed tackle on Cliff Walters, although I personally didn't think it looked that bad, in my day we would have both got up, and I would be expecting the same thing done to me later. We were awarded a penalty, which was immediately given to Ryan Bush although second choice penalty taker Lloyd Gardner was still on the pitch, as first choice spot man Richard Groves had been substituted.

Unfortunately for Ryan his very tame penalty only just had enough on it to reach the goalkeeper and he made a comfortable save, a bit disappointing as we all wanted him to get on the score-sheet, as he was having a particularly good game apart from finding the net. There was no further goal action and the one-nil win was enough to send us into the hat for the next round.

On the same afternoon the Second Team were in action, and produced a good 3-1 away win at local rivals Kingskerswell in the League Cup fixture with young James Moxon scoring a brace with Mitchell McCann adding the other. The Third Team were also involved in cup action but went down by the odd goal in three away at high-flying Harbertonford where our marksman was Owen Yarnell, I am told the lads played really well and that's all you can ask of them. On the Sunday both Ladies Teams managed to get a fixture in with the First Team travelling up to Forest Green Rovers in a league fixture, which ended in a convincing victory 9-2, with the damage being done by Kirsty Caunter with five goals, Laura Gough with two and one each for Abigail Meyer and Leah Brooks. The Second Team made a much shorter journey just up the road to Shaldon Villa for what was only their third league game this term so far and also scored nine goals but without reply, the goalscorers being Laura Maguire with three, Chloe Driscoll with two and one each for Sarah Stacey, Zoe Carpenter, Marika Ghiglia and an own goal.

On Tuesday 20th February the First Team travelled an almost two-hour journey to Brislington for a midweek fixture that was postponed on the original date. We returned home with all three points after a

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very hard fought contest against a useful outfit. We took the lead in the 16th minute when Gavin Hammon kept up his recent good goalscoring form when he fired the ball across the home keeper to give us a deserved advantage. In the 37th minute our advantage was doubled when Richard Groves crashed home a spot kick past home keeper Chris Blammon after the referee had awarded a penalty, it stayed this way until the half-time break. Ten minutes into the second period the hosts pull a goal back, when a soft free-kick given away by us allowed them to float the ball across to the back post where it was headed back across the goal into the net by Louis Britain to raise their spirits, but our lads held firm and we already intrepid spectators who had made the journey myself, 2 hats Carnell and Cornish Bob travelled back to Devon with a smile on our faces. The only downside of the night was the absolutely abysmal crowd of twenty people, three of whom were us. I had a long chat to Sharon (the Christine of their club) about this and said how disappointing it must be for all the volunteers who give up their time to get the games played. When you take into consideration the referees fees are always ÂŁ150 plus and then you had to use the floodlights probably another ÂŁ45, you really do need a few people to turn up and watched the game to make it all worthwhile. But I have banged this drum before how do clubs manage.

Saturday 24th February saw the First Team travelling again when they made the journey to Hallen along with the eleven hardy souls on a bitterly cold afternoon, although the sun was shining. Despite their lowly position the hosts played some good football in the first twenty minutes and there was nothing to choose between either side, who both made good chances in this period. However, our strength showed through just after the half hour mark when the hard-working Richard Groves twisted and turned just inside the penalty area and sent his well hit effort just inside the home goalkeepers far post despite a valiant effort from home custodian Sam Burgess. The whistle sounded for half-time with no addition to the score. Very early in the second period we were to double our advantage when Liam Head prodded the ball home from a foot out after a great effort from Kai Fisher was parried by Burgess. We were to move three up just after the hour mark when good work by Lloyd Gardner down the flank saw his cross superbly headed home by the alert Chris McPhee. Just under ten minutes

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Homers Lines from the end of the game, Gardner himself scored a solo effort when he cut in from the right hand flank and fired the ball across the home keeper into the net. Three of the four travelling substitutes got time on the pitch, which is good after making the long journey, Nick Barker, Ryan Bush and Josh Webber all contributed to a well-earned three points once they were given the chance.

Both the Second Team against Waldon in the Herald Cup and the Third Team in a League Division One fixture lost by the odd goal in three, last weekend with the Second Team's only goal coming from Sean Kenny, who was making his first appearance for the team. The Third Teams goal came from Owen Yarnell. The Reserves will be playing at

Ashburton today against the top of the league side, where as the Third Team don’t have a fixture at the time of going to press. With no fixture for the Ladies First Team last weekend's spotlight turned onto the Ladies Second Team, who were in a Devon County Cup Semi-Final against Ilfracombe, which was played at Forches Cross. With the game resulting in a good solid win for our girls 3-0, with the goals coming from Melissa Woodmore with two and Chloe Driscoll. We will now face Budleigh Salterton in the final at Coach Road on Friday 23 rd March with a 7.15pm kick-off.

Cheers for now, Roy Homer Holmes - Club Chairman

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Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to this afternoons Toolstation Western Premier League fixture against Bitton. I would like to welcome the officials, players and supporters from Bitton and hope that you can join us in the clubhouse after the game and have a safe journey home.

Mascot, Barry the Buck making an appearance again. The brainchild of our good friend and Buckland supporter Jamie Sinclair, Barry and his little sidekick will be at all of our home fixtures from now on, and also organising a half time penalty shootout competition. I’m not sure but think we may be the only team in the Toolstation League with a club mascot, but am pretty sure if we are not then no doubt someone will let us know. Going forward 'Barry' will be visiting local schools to promote the club and also attend some of the clubs ladies and junior games and club functions. Thanks should also go to Jonathan Collura and Rob Stanley who have made this possible by funding Barry's Deer suit, thank you guys, it is most appreciated.

So that's about it for this week's report folks, if you would like to sponsor or become involved with one of the West country's most ambitious clubs then please contact me on 07836 774048 or email jpbafc@hotmail.com

Since our last game here on the 10th February we have had three away fixtures so it is nice to have a home fixture for a change, and like a London bus we are actually home again next Saturday when we entertain Bridgwater Town.

Enjoy your afternoon folks, and let's hope the boys can pick up the three valuable points, COME ON YOU BUCKS...!!

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Interim Manager’s Notes Hi Everyone Welcome to this afternoon's league match versus Bitton FC, I hope you enjoy your visit to Homer Heath and have a safe journey home.

It's nice to be playing at home again after three consecutive away games, firstly at Warminster Town in the Les Phillips cup where we progressed to the quarterfinal stage thanks to a 1st half goal from Chris McPhee, then Tuesday after we were asked to go to Brislington FC for a 7:30 kick off, which is always a tricky game but the lads got themselves a two goal lead through Gavin & Rich and although our hosts pulled a goal back early in the 2nd half we held on for the three points. Then last

Saturday we were back in Bristol this time at Hallen FC and although we didn’t have it all our own way especially in the 1st half we came away with a 4-0 win with the goals being shared around amongst Lloyd, Liam, Rich & Chris again.

All in all a very satisfying weeks work, a massive thank you to Ben & Steve who ran the side in my absence at Brislington.

Onto today then and as always I expect a tough game against strong opposition in Bitton who are always a top eight side and you never get anything easy from them, we'll need to be at our very best this afternoon if we want to continue our good form.

On the fitness front I don’t envisage any of the lads that missed last week to be back with us, Cam, Karl & Craig will all be missing but I’m hopeful one or two will be back for next Saturday when we host Bridgewater Town.

Cheers, Adam.

Bucks Ed’s Say Hello and a very good afternoon and a huge warm Buckland welcome to all those attending today’s Western League Premier Division game against Bitton. We hope that you all enjoy your time here at Homers Heath and make use of the facilities we have to offer before later on having a safe journey home.

What a great upturn in form the 1st Team have had over the last few weeks, winning their last four league games, and adding a Les Phillips Cup 2nd Round win away at Warminster Town to. Three of those wins, two in the league and one in the cup have come on the road, and what a long road. Adam certainly has made a huge difference, alongside him getting in Ben Robinson as coach, and of course our Steve Giles and getting Marc Revell back as assistants. The players have really put in a great shift and hopefully today will again enjoy playing in front of a good crowd at Homers Heath.

What the newspaper said about the last week.

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Buckland Athletic pass away test with four wins from four games.

The promotion chasers have scored ten and conceded just one along the way. Buckland Athletic boss Adam Castle is looking forward to two home games now – especially as his team passed their ‘away test’ with flying colours. Four games, four wins and 12 points, with ten goals scored and just one conceded. Not a bad record at all.

The latest win came at Hallen on Saturday with four different goalscorers getting in on the act in the 4-0 win. Hallen were actually the better side for much of the first half, but Richard Groves put Buckland ahead with a neat turn and finish from 12 yards on 35 minutes.

In the second half, it was all Buckland, with captain Liam Head forcing the ball home at the back post after a knock-down by his central defensive partner

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Bucks Ed’s Say Kai Fisher. That goal came just three minutes after the break. Chris McPhee headed home a rather splendid Lloyd Gardner cross on the hour, and Gardner struck the fourth goal himself, beating several players in the 80th minute before hammering the ball into the roof of the net.

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Not only was it a fourth away win on the trot, it was Buckland’s third in a week. As they chase the top dogs in the Western League Premier Division race for promotion, that kind of form is crucial. Manager Castle missed the 3-0 win at Brislington in midweek, but travelled over from Ireland for Saturday’s game.

“In the first half, Hallen were the better side,” he said. “We were not at the level we have been recently. But as the half wore on we got into the game and took the lead through Richard Groves. “We were fortunate to be in front at half time and, but for some exceptional work from Kai Fisher, we would have been behind.

“The second half was a different story. We upped the tempo and pressed them high – and dominated the half. “Three wins in three weeks and all away from home. That is a brilliant effort. Top marks to the lads who have made this possible.”

Buckland play Bitton at home on Saturday before Bridgwater Town visit Homers Heath the following weekend.

We have had two more games rearranged, we are at home against Cribbs on Tuesday 20th March, with a 7.45pm kick off. Also we play Willand Rovers at home on Tuesday 17th April, with a 7.30pm kick off.

In our last home game, we had three new players making your home debuts this season, but we also had a very first club mascot, but it wasn’t just one but two, as Barry the Buck was joined by Young Buck, and it is probably a first in the Western League. In that game against Odd Down (Bath), a 3-0 win, with our prolific striker Gavin Hammon netting a hat-trick. We also had some match ball sponsors for this game, Martin Dare, Neil Luscombe, Neil Scorns, Brian Staples, Gary Adderley, Andy Lloyd and Marcus Davies really enjoyed their afternoon at the Heath. They also chose our hat-trick hero Gavin Hammon as our man of the match and right he is presented with the award with both Barry

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Our Ladies development Team played their third game since the 3rd December last Sunday, and they made it through their Graddon Vending Women’s Supplementary Cup Semi-Final at Forches Cross after defeating Ilfracombe Town Ladies 3-0.

They make it to successive finals, which is a great achievement by the Ladies, of which the club is very proud. That final will be played at Coach Road on Friday 23rd March 2018 with a 7.15pm kick off, against Budleigh Salterton, who play in Division One of the Devon Women’s League, our Ladies play in the Premier, but Budleigh are doing well in that division and have played six league games, winning five, losing one, gaining fifteen points, so this will be a tough a game for our ladies. The other two games were in their league campaign, of which they have now played just three games so far this season, they were beaten 2-1 away at University of Exeter, and thrashed Shaldon Villa away 9-0.

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Contributor’s towards the 1st Team Travelling Fund

Adam Seedhouse Harrison & -Evans Jenson Monty

Ken Griffiths

Keith Underwood

Liam Head

Chris Holmes

Cliff Walters

Karl Green

Pete Middleweek

Marc Revell

Daniel Griffiths

Barry Glanfield

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Liam Drew

Roger Madge

Jo McKenna

Cameron Kelly

Graham & Denis

Rose Glanfield

Nick Rudge

Colin Taylor

Lloyd Gardner Melvyn Treeby Richard Groves Nick Hancock

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Contributor’s towards the 1st Team Travelling Fund

Jared Lewington

Piggy’s Pantry

Adam Castle

Gavin Hammon

Dan & Francis

Kingsley Burrows

Steve Burrows

Si Laughton

Steve Feasby

Steve Giles

Charlie H - RIP

Pete Morgan

Si Revell

Bob Hext

Shane Gill

Charlie Johansen

Dave Mullins

Josh Webber

Jordan Ewing

Adam Castle

John Piller

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Our Visitors Today - Bitton Ground Rapid Solicitors Ground Telephone 0117 9323222 Founded 1892 Nickname The Ton, The Boyds, The River Boys Colours Red, White & Black Change Yellow & Green League Western League Premier Division 2016-17 Premier Division, 19th Postcode BS30 6HX Website bittonafc.co.uk Directions From M4 leave at Junction 18. Take A46 towards Bath, at first roundabout take A420 for Wick / Bridgeyate. On approach to Bridgeyate turn left at mini-roundabout onto A4175 and follow for 2.2 miles, then turn left for Bath on A431. The ground is 100 yards on the right.

Twitter: HONOURS Western League Premier Division Winners: 2008–09 Runners Up: 2010–11, 2011–12 HISTORY Bitton AFC were founded in 1892. They play at the Recreation Ground, which is on the outskirts of the village of Bitton, on the A420 between Bath and Bristol. This has been their home since the club was formed. There is very little history of the club before the Second World War. From 1945 up until the late 1980's they ran teams in the Bristol and District Football League with limited success.

In the 1989/90 season the club 1st team played in the Senior Division of the Bristol and District Football League. After winning promotion two years in succession the 1st team started the 1991/92 season playing in the Premier Division of the Bristol Premier Combination. Season 1994/95 was to prove one of the club's most memorable, winning the GFA Senior Amateur Cup and finishing Runners -Up in the Bristol Premier Combination, achieving promotion to the Gloucestershire County League.

Season 1996/97 saw the club reach the GFA Challenge Trophy Final, losing narrowly to MangotsfieldUnited. The club also finished Runners Up in the Gloucestershire County League and were

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promoted to the Western League First Division.

After 7 seasons in the First Division, the Club achieved its highest position during the 2003/04 season, when finishing Runners Up and gaining promotion to the Western League Premier Division.

Upon becoming an established Western League Premier Division Club, Bitton AFC were crowned Champions in 2008/09, whilst Winning the GFA Challenge Trophy in the same season. Despite winning the league then, and earning Runners Up in 2010/11, Bitton were unable to gain promotion, as the ground facilities did not satisfy Southern League standards.

Over the last decade the club has matched its playing performance with many off the pitch developments. A stand seating 50 was built. Covered accommodation for 150 was erected. In February 2001 floodlighting was installed which is up to Conference standard. 2004 saw the building of a new dressing room block, including a kitchen and boardroom and also a floodlight multiple use games area. During the summer of 2011 Chairman John Langdon invested significantly into the clubs facilities to ensure they met Southern League standards should Bitton qualify for promotion in the future. The wooden clubhouse was demolished and a new building erected, whilst arrangements were made to accommodate turnstiles required for the next level. This investment continues to demonstrate the clubs drive and ambition to push for promotion to the Southern League.

The Reserve Team play in the Premier Division of the Bristol Premier Combination whilst the 'A' team (3rd's) play in Division 1 of the Bristol and District League. Bitton Ladies were formed at the start of the 2007/2008 season and play in the Gloucestershire County Womens Football League. Bitton AFC also run an impressive Youth structure for boys & girls, with teams ranging from Under 6's right through to Under 18's.

This season Bitton celebrate 125 years in the community. Young manager Dan Langdon was appointed solely this season following a joint manager role last season. Steve Jones joins Langdon as his assistant manager.

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Bucks Ed’s Look at Bitton Welcome this afternoon to this Western League Premier Division fixture against Bitton AFC. I would like to give Bitton a very big warm Buckland welcome today, we welcome their management, their players, club officials and of course their supporters that have made the trip down to Devon today. We hope that they all enjoy their time with us this afternoon and make use of the facilities we have to offer before making a safe journey home later on.

This new league campaign started on the 12 th August away at Clevedon Town, and they picked up a first point with a 1-1 draw, T Knighton scoring, they did however, lose their first home game against Chipping Sodbury Town 3-1, A Mahdi, but a second point came when they drew 0-0 away at Bradford Town. Their first home win came on the 29th August against Cadbury Heath 3-1, D Griffiths, Knighton and B Wych all on target, and they then had a very good win away at Melksham Town 2-0, Knighton and J Morgan-Williams scoring, which was their first league game in September, a third consecutive win came when they defeated Cribbs away 1-0, R Best.

That winning run came to an end at home against high flying Street 4-0, with a second loss coming four days later away at Hengrove Athletic 3-2, R Batten and an own goal, a third loss came at home against Bridport 5-0, before they got back to winning ways at home against Wells City 3-1, Knighton with two and D Griffiths, with another point coming with a 2-2 draw away at Odd Down (Bath), this being their first game in October. Then playing their second and last league this month, they defeated ourselves, Buckland at home 1-0, J McLennan scoring the allimportant goal, that being on the 28th October, with their next league game not played until the 25 th November away at Shepton Mallet which they won 3-2, S Brice, Knighton and McLennan all scoring.

Their first league game in December came on the 2nd at home against Brislington, that being a 2-2 draw, L Bryan getting both goals, then a 1-1 draw away at Hallen, T Collett and a third consecutive draw coming at home against Clevedon Town 1-1, Griffiths. They suffered a first league defeat in December on the 23rd away at Chipping Sodbury Town 2-0, but were back to winning ways when they thrashed the leagues bottom side Longwell Green Sports away on Boxing Day 5-1, Best with two, H Baker, Knighton and C Kelly all scoring, and they ended the month by picking up the seventh point on the 30th with a 3-3 draw at home against title

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challengers Bradford Town, L Bryan with two and Kelly. Their first league game in 2018 came on the 13th January, and the defeated Bridgwater Town away 2-0, Knighton and J Egan, and that was followed by a 2-2 draw at home with high flying Melksham Town, S Brice and Knighton scoring, and that was just the two games played in the first month.

They managed to play on the 6th February at home against strugglers Hallen, and they were beaten 3-0.

They did however, have a great result when they defeated title challengers and second placed Willand Rovers away 1-0, and then last Saturday they drew 2 -2 at home with Wellington. They were also due to be in action on Tuesday evening at home against Cribbs, with this game being postponed..

At this time they are in tenth place in the Premier Division table having played twenty-four games and collecting thirty-six points from those games, and are unbeaten in the last two games. Their best run of form this season was an unbeaten run of six games, which included three wins and three draws. At home they have played twelve games, winning three, drawing five, losing four, scoring eighteen, conceding twenty-seven, gaining fourteen points, and they haven’t won in the last six games, but they have drawn five of those games. Away they have also played twelve games, winning six, drawing four, losing two, scoring twenty, conceding twelve, gaining twenty-two points, and they have now won their last three games on their travels. They have attracted 895 spectators to their twelve home games at an average of 74.5, with their highest attendance being 176 when they entertained Bradford Town on the 30th December, their lowest crowd is 39 when they played Wellington last Saturday, the 24 th February.

Tom Knighton has now scored fifteen goals, with Reeko Best netting seven times, and both Luke Bryan and Dean Griffiths each scoring five goals.

In the FA Cup Extra-Preliminary Round they drew 22 away at Clevedon Town, R Beazer and J McLennan scoring, but they lost the replay at home 1-0. In the FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round they lost 3-1 at home against Brislington, R Best scoring. In the Les Phillips Cup Preliminary Round they defeated Division One side Welton Rovers at home 4-0, D Griffiths, T Knighton, A Mahdi and C Baker all scoring.

In the 1st Round they were away at another Division One side Almondsbury and they won a tight game 32, Griffiths, Knighton and M Tovey all on target. In the 2nd Round again it was a Division One side they

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Bucks Ed’s Look at Bitton faced, this time it was Bishops Lydeard at home and they ran out 3-0 winners, with Best, Bryan and J Walker scoring. They now await the draw for the next round of the cup competition. In the Gloucester County Cup they defeated Henbury at home 4-2, Best, Knighton, L Powell and B Wych scoring. Then they defeated Almondsbury at home 3-2, Knighton with two and H Baker. Then came a home game against Chipping Sodbury Town and they won this game 1-0, Best with the all-important goal.

Next up after today’s game is an away game at Cadbury Heath, and they defeated them at home on the 29th August 3-1. They have played them eleven times in the Premier Division and have collected twenty-two points from those games. Away they have won three, drawn one, lost one, scoring ten, conceding four, gaining ten points, and in last season’s corresponding game it ended in a 3-2 defeat, their last win coming in the 2014-15 season, 2-0.

Then comes a home game against Odd Down (Bath), and they drew the away game on the 7 th October 2-2. They have played them twenty-three times in this division and have picked up thirtyseven points from those games. At home they have won five, drawn one, lost five, scoring seventeen, conceding fifteen, gaining sixteen points, last season’s game there ended in a 3-1 defeat, their last win coming in the 2011-12 season, 3-0.

This is their fourteenth season in the Western League Premier Division, and they were crowned champions in the 2008-09 season, and have also finished as runners-up twice in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. In their first season, 2004-05, they finished in eighth position, and they have finished in that position in three other seasons, and that is their lowest finish in all their time in the Premier, until the 2015-16 season low of fourteenth place, and it was a new lowest finish in the 2016-17 of nineteenth place. They have now played 520 games, winning 235, drawing 105, losing 180, scoring 888, conceding 743, and gaining 810 points, which means that they have won 45% of those games, drawn 20%, lost 35%, scoring 1.7 goals per game, conceding 1.42 goals per game, gaining 1.55 points per game. At home they have played 260 games, winning 114, drawing 57, losing 89, scoring 470, conceding 372, gaining 399 points, which means they have won 44% of those games, drawing 22%, losing 34%, scoring 1.8 goals per game,

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conceding 1.43 goals per game, gaining 1.53 points per game. Away they have played 260 games, winning 121, drawing 48, losing 91, scoring 418, conceding 371, and gaining 411 points, which means they have won 47% of those games, drawing 18%, losing 35%, scoring 1.6 goals per game, conceding 1.42 goals per game, gaining 1.58 points per game.

WL Premier 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

P W D L F A P GD 38 15 12 11 64 66 57 -2 38 18 9 11 63 41 63 22 42 19 10 13 66 49 67 17 40 19 7 14 71 46 64 25 40 26 6 8 85 32 84 53 38 16 8 14 58 55 56 3 36 21 7 8 71 37 70 34 34 23 4 7 74 35 73 39 38 17 8 13 60 63 59 -3 40 19 8 13 75 58 65 17 36 17 7 12 67 52 58 15 38 11 6 21 55 73 39 -18 38 5 4 29 41 97 19 -56 24 9 9 6 38 39 36 -1 520 235 105 180 888 743 810 145

8th 8th 8th 7th 1st 8th 2nd 2nd 7th 6th 7th 14th 19th

They had seven seasons in the Western League Division One, gaining promotion to the Premier at the end of the 2003-04 season when they finished as runners-up, in that time they played 250 games, winning 112, drawing 53, losing 79, scoring 448, conceding 348, gaining 401 points, and the lowest position the finished was 11th place in their second season in division, 1998-99.

In total in the Western League (both divisions) they have played 770 games, winning 348, drawing 157, losing 259, scoring 1336, conceding 1091, and gaining 1211 points, this means they have won 46% of those games, drawing 20%, losing 34%,

L F P W D Premier 520 236 104 180 888 Division One 250 112 53 79 448

A

P

GD

743

810 145

348

401 110

770 348 157 259 1336 1091 1211 255

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Bitton’s League Statistics 2017-18 5-Aug

Away FA Cup E-P

Clevedon Town

D 2-2 R Beazer, J McLennan

8-Aug 12-Aug 15-Aug 19-Aug 26-Aug 29-Aug 4-Sep 9-Sep 12-Sep 16-Sep 20-Sep 23-Sep 30-Sep 7-Oct 10-Oct 28-Oct 18-Nov 25-Nov 28-Nov 2-Dec 9-Dec 16-Dec 23-Dec 26-Dec 30-Dec 6-Jan 13-Jan 20-Jan 6-Feb 17-Feb 21-Feb 24-Feb

Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Home Away Home Away Away Home Home Away Home Home Home Away Home

Clevedon Town Clevedon Town Chipping Sodbury Town Bradford Town Welton Rovers Cadbury Heath Melksham Town Brislington Cribbs Street Hengrove Athletic Bridport Wells City Odd Down (Bath) Henbury Buckland Athletic Almondsbury Shepton Mallet Almondsbury Brislington Hallen Clevedon Town Chipping Sodbury Town Longwell Green Sports Bradford Town Chipping Sodbury Town Bridgwater Town Melksham Town Hallen Bishops Lydeard Willand Rovers Wellington

L D L D W W W L W L L L W D W W W W W D D D L W D W W D L W W D

FA Cup E-P League League League L Phillips P League League FA Vase 1st Q League League League League League League Glou C Cup League L Phillips 1st League Glou C Cup League League League League League League Glou C Cup League League League L Phillips 2nd League League

27-Feb Home League Home Away Total Overall

Home

P W 12 3 12 6 24 9 1 D 21 D 1 51

D 5 4 9 2 L 22 L

2 98

L 4 2 6 3 D 23 W 3 49

4 W 24 D 4 42

5 98

5 W 25 6 51

99

T Knighton A Mahdi

76 51 101 D Griffiths, T Knighton, A Mahdi, C Baker 50 D Griffiths, T Knighton, B Wych 98 T Knighton, J Morgan-Williams 291 R Best 61 R Best 46 49 R Batten 35 42 T Knighton 2, D Griffiths 98 ??

211 R Best, T Knighton, L Powell, B Wych 45 J McLennan 51 D Griffiths, T Knighton, M Tovey 28 S Brice, T Knighton, J McLennan 76 T Knighton 2, H Baker 42 L Bryan 2 42 T Collett 23 D Griffiths 41 126 R Best 2, H Baker, T Knighton, C Kelly 276 L Bryan 2, C Kelly 178 R Best 40 T Knighton, J Egan 152 S Brice, T Knighton 163 43 R Best, L Bryan, J Walker 36 T Knighton 56 39

PP

Cribbs F A Pts GD 18 27 14 -9 20 12 22 8 38 39 36 -1

0-1 1-1 1-3 0-0 4-0 3-1 0-2 1-3 0-1 0-4 3-2 0-5 3-1 2-2 4-2 1-0 2-3 2-3 3-2 2-2 1-1 1-1 2-0 1-5 3-3 1-0 0-2 2-2 0-3 3-0 0-1 2-2

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Home

L W L

Away

D D W W L D W D L W W W

6 W 26

7 L 27

8 L 28

9 L 29

7 42

8 9 10 11 41 178 163 43

20

L W W D D D D L D

10 W 30 12 39

11 D 31 13

12 W 32 14

13 W 33 15

14 D 34 16

15 D 35 17

18

16 D 36 19

17 L 37

18 W 38

20

Total 895

19 D 39

20 W 40 Ave 74.6

Bitton’s Western League Premier History

Backwell United Barnstaple Town Bideford Bishop Sutton Bradford Town Bridgwater Town Bridport Brislington Bristol Manor Farm Buckland Athletic Cadbury Heath Calne Town Chard Town Chipping Sodbury Town Clevedon Town Clyst Rovers Cribbs Corsham Town Dawlish Town Devizes Town Exmouth Town Frome Town Gillingham Town Hallen Hengrove Athletic Ilfracombe Town Keynsham Town LarkhallAthletic Longwell Green Sports Melksham Town Merthyr Town Odd Down (Bath) Radstock Town Shepton Mallet Sherborne Town Slimbridge Street Torrington Truro City Wellington Well City

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P 4 20 12 22 8 7 15 27 26 11 11 10 6 4 6 2 5 16 10 10 2 10 10 28 3 14 6 10 17 24 2 23 18 7 16 4 23 6 2 7 9

W 1 7 0 6 0 1 3 6 5 2 4 3 3 0 1 1 1 2 2 4 0 1 1 7 0 5 1 1 3 5 0 5 6 2 4 1 3 3 0 3 2

D 0 2 2 2 1 0 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 2 1 5 1 0 2 1 2 5 0 1 2 0 2 1 4 0 0 1 1

L 1 1 4 3 3 2 4 5 6 3 2 2 0 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 3 2 0 2 0 3 3 2 1 5 1 1 2 0 5 0 1 0 2

F 2 23 5 17 9 3 18 20 21 7 14 7 5 2 6 6 3 10 18 22 0 4 11 24 0 18 4 4 14 22 0 17 19 3 16 2 19 10 0 9 11

A 7 8 15 16 12 5 15 14 21 8 6 5 0 10 2 2 3 7 12 4 2 6 15 14 0 3 3 10 9 20 2 15 12 2 8 1 26 1 1 4 12

W 1 5 2 4 1 2 4 5 4 2 3 3 3 0 2 1 3 3 1 3 0 1 1 8 1 3 3 4 4 5 0 6 6 1 4 0 6 2 0 2 3

D 0 0 1 2 1 2 1 4 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 1 0 2 1 3 1 0 1 1

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L 1 5 3 5 2 0 2 4 4 3 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 5 4 1 1 4 4 2 1 4 0 1 3 5 1 3 2 3 2 1 2 0 1 0 0

F 3 16 4 9 3 8 16 20 17 3 10 11 8 1 9 4 4 14 5 8 1 3 9 26 3 11 10 11 15 16 0 19 16 4 20 0 20 9 1 5 5

A 2 19 6 15 7 3 12 19 27 9 4 7 3 4 5 2 1 14 9 2 4 9 24 11 3 10 2 5 7 18 2 18 9 10 10 3 12 6 2 2 1

PT 6 38 9 34 5 11 23 40 34 13 22 19 18 0 11 6 12 19 10 23 0 8 7 54 4 24 14 16 25 37 0 37 39 9 28 5 34 16 0 17 17

GD -4 12 -12 -5 -7 3 7 7 -10 -7 14 6 10 -11 8 6 3 3 2 24 -5 -8 -19 25 0 16 9 0 13 0 -4 3 14 -5 18 -2 1 12 -2 8 3

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Bitton’s Western League Premier History Welton Rovers Willand Rovers Winterborne United

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

P W D 16 6 0 25 1 5 6 2 0 520 114 57 P 38 38 42 40 40 38 36 34 38 40 36 38 38 24

W 8 9 11 10 13 9 8 10 6 10 8 6 3 3

L F A W D 2 21 8 3 2 6 20 24 4 4 1 4 2 2 1 89 470 372 121 48

D L F 6 5 32 5 5 31 6 4 39 4 6 38 4 3 42 4 6 33 5 5 34 2 5 37 4 9 31 6 4 42 3 7 38 2 11 35 1 15 20 5 4 18

A 33 15 21 21 12 28 26 16 39 22 33 31 48 27

W 7 9 8 9 13 7 13 13 11 9 9 5 2 6

D 6 4 4 3 2 4 2 2 4 2 4 4 3 4

L 3 5 0 91

F A PT 13 10 29 16 20 24 12 3 13 418 371 810

L 6 6 9 8 5 8 3 2 4 9 5 10 14 2

F 32 32 27 33 43 25 37 37 29 33 29 20 21 20

A 33 26 28 25 20 27 11 19 24 36 19 42 49 12

GD 16 -8 11 145

PT GD 57 -2 63 22 67 17 64 25 84 53 56 3 70 34 73 39 59 -3 65 17 58 15 39 -18 19 -56 36 -1

520 114 57 89 470 372 121 48 91 418 371 810 145

Buckland Athletic’s Record Versus Bitton In our first season in the Western League Premier Division, 2012-13 we first played Bitton at home on the 20th February and were beaten by them 1-0, played in front of a crowd of 83. The team that played was: K Griffiths, L Drew, D Gaze, B Head, C Kelly, D Lewis, D Stevens, M Booth, G Hammon, C Wright, B Carter, with substitutes, E Phillips who replaced B Carter, L Burgess who replaced C Kelly and S Revell who went on for D Sevens, and C Kelly received a caution in this game. We played them away on the 15th April and again we were beaten, this time 2-0 in front of a crowd of just 33.

The team that played was: K Griffiths, L Drew, D Gaze, B Head, E Phillips, D Lewis, S Revell, M Booth, G Hammon, C Wright, D Stevens with substitute T Kelly replacing B Head.

In our second season, 2013-14 we played them at

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home in the opening game of the season on the 10th August and we won against them for the first time 2-0, with M Booth and E Laight scoring our first goals against them in three matches, and this was played in front of 112 spectators. The team that played in this game was: C Lanyon, L Drew, D Gaze, M Revell, L Head, A Jeannin, B Carter, M Booth, E Laight, J Micklewright, D Griffiths, with substitutes, L Burgess for B Carter, J Havlin for E Laight and S Revell for J Micklewright. We played them away on the 14th December, and it ended in a 2-2 draw, L Head and S Revell scoring the goals, played in front of 62 spectators. The team that played was: C Lanyon, L Drew, D Gaze, M Booth, B Head, A Jeannin, L Burgess, J Havlin, D Griffiths, L Head, S Revell, with substitutes, E Laight on for D Griffiths, J Micklewright for L Head and L McAuley for L Burgess.

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Buckland Athletic’s Record Versus Bitton In the 2014-15 season we first played at home on the 30th August and we were beaten by them 2-0 in front of a crowd of 121. The team that played was: T Buckler, L Drew, A Jeannin, B Head, M Revell, L Head, S Gill, J Havlin, G Hammon, K Parkin, D Gaze, substitutes were R Harrison-White who replaced K Parkin and E Laight for A Jeannin, with J Havlin receiving as yellow card. We played them away on the 21st February and we won this game 31, G Hammon, J Lewington and a S Revell penalty giving us the points, played in front of a crowd of 63.

The team that played in this win was: G Fisher, S Gill, M Revell, S Revell, J Lewington, L Head, D Griffiths, N Rudge, G Hammon, L Gardner, and M Booth with substitutes being D Gaze for S Revell, L Drew for S Gill and E Laight for G Hammon.

Moving on to the 2015-16 season we played them away on the 19th September and won a tight contest 1-0 L Gardner with our goal., and this game attracted a crowd of 82. The team that day was: G Fisher, L Drew, L Perring, M Revell, S Laughton, L Head, S Gill, S Revell, E Laight, J Lewington, L Gardner with substitutes, K Green for E Laight, G Hammon for L Gardner and D Griffiths for S Gill, and S Gill and J Lewington both received yellow cards and L Drew was sent off in this game. We played them here at the Heath on the 2nd April and ran out 4-0 winners, L Moseley with two, J Lewington and E Laight all on target, and the attendance was 106 for this game. The team that played was: T Buckler, G Buckmaster, D Griffiths, N Rudge, M Revell, L Head, S Gill, A Robertson, L Moseley, S Revell, C Johansen, with substitutes J Lewington replaced Rudge, G Hammon replaced Robertson and E Laight replaced Gill, with M Revell receiving a caution in this game.

We first met in the 2016-17 season on the 8th October here at Homers Heath, and we picked up the three points with a 3-0 win, R Groves, C Johansen and L Gardner scoring our goals, with the attendance being 126. The team that played was: G Fisher, L Drew, L Perring, N Rudge, K Green, L Head, D Griffiths, R Groves, G Hammon, C Johansen, L Gardner with substitutes being S Revell who replaced Hammon and R Dabbs replaced Drew. We played them away on the 25th February and won this game 2-1, C Johansen and J Lewington scoring our goals that day, with the attendance at this one being 46. The team that played was: G Fisher,

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R Dabbs, L Drew, N Rudge, S Laughton, L Head, K Green, S Revell, Johansen, J Lewington, Gardner, our substitute was boss E Laight who replaced Green Into this current season, 2017-18 and we first played them away on the 28th October, and we were beaten 1-0 in front of a crowd of 51. The team that played was: K Griffiths, C Walters, L Drew, N Rudge, C Kelly, N Barker, B Carter, R Groves, C Johansen, J Lewington, D Griffiths, with substitute G Hammon replacing Johansen.

So in eleven Premier Division meetings we have collected nineteen points, at home we have won three, lost two, scoring nine, conceding three, gaining nine points, whilst away we have won three, drawn one, lost two, scoring eight, conceding seven, gaining ten points.

HOME AWAY TOTAL

P

W

D

L

5 6 11

3 3 6

0 1 1

2 2 4

F

A

9 3 8 7 17 10

GD

P

6 1 7

9 10 19

ATTEND

1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL AVE 83 112 121 106 126 548 109.6 AWAY 33 62 63 82 46 51 337 56.16 HOME

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 L W L W W AWAY L D W W W L OVERALL L L W D L W W W W W L HOME

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Buckland Athletic 1st Team League History D & E Senior 3 87-88 D & E Senior 2 88-89 D & E Senior 1 89-90 D & E Senior 1 90-91 D & E Senior 1 91-92 D & E Premier 92-93 D & E Premier 93-94 D & E Premier 94-95 D & E Premier 95-96 D & E Premier 96-97 D & E Premier 97-98 D & E Premier 98-99 D & E Premier 99-00 Devon League 00-01 Devon League 01-02 Devon League 02-03 Devon League 03-04 Devon League 04-05 Devon League 05-06 Devon League 06-07 SWPL Premier 07-08 SWPL Premier 08-09 SWPL Premier 09-10 SWPL Premier 10-11 SWPL Premier 11-12 WL Premier 12-13 WL Premier 13-14 WL Premier 14-15 WL Premier 15-16 WL Premier 16-17 WL Premier 17-18

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P 28 26 24 24 28 26 28 30 26 28 28 26 28 38 38 38 40 40 38 38 34 36 36 38 38 38 40 36 38 38 24 1016

W 10 10 3 9 7 6 7 13 9 8 12 10 13 11 10 13 10 10 8 6 5 10 16 17 15 8 7 12 14 14 8 311

D 3 0 4 1 3 1 4 1 1 3 0 3 0 5 4 3 5 6 5 3 4 5 2 1 3 6 7 1 1 2 1 88

L 1 3 5 2 4 6 3 1 3 3 2 0 1 3 5 3 5 4 6 10 8 3 0 1 1 5 6 5 4 3 2 108

F 44 37 17 34 30 32 32 42 43 44 51 49 64 61 50 49 39 39 32 27 29 38 67 74 61 49 33 45 48 55 25 1340

A 16 20 23 16 16 34 22 10 15 21 18 5 5 29 29 22 28 22 30 35 27 17 18 23 22 28 23 16 17 21 14 642

W 11 7 5 5 7 5 9 11 5 11 8 9 11 13 9 10 11 9 6 7 3 11 11 14 13 7 9 11 10 12 7 277

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D 1 3 4 2 3 5 1 2 4 0 2 2 1 0 5 3 1 6 1 2 3 4 4 2 2 4 3 1 5 3 1 81

L 2 3 3 5 4 3 4 2 4 3 4 2 2 6 5 6 8 5 12 10 11 3 3 3 4 8 8 6 4 4 5 151

F 49 30 19 23 29 31 42 44 34 35 38 30 44 46 41 39 47 39 31 30 24 41 54 57 62 28 39 45 43 43 24 1182

A 21 22 17 17 23 24 26 16 26 15 17 9 11 25 30 25 35 30 52 36 39 22 28 26 34 31 28 25 17 28 21 776

P 67 54 32 45 48 39 53 75 47 60 64 62 73 77 66 75 69 69 48 44 31 72 87 96 89 55 58 71 78 83 47 1932

GD 56 25 -4 24 20 5 26 60 36 43 54 65 92 53 32 41 23 26 -19 -14 -13 40 75 82 67 18 21 49 57 49 14 1105

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1st Team Fixtures, Results and Scorers 2017-18 5-Aug 8-Aug 12-Aug 15-Aug 22-Aug 26-Aug 29-Aug 2-Sep 9-Sep 16-Sep 19-Sep 23-Sep 30-Sep 7-Oct 17-Oct 28-Oct 4-Nov 11-Nov 18-Nov 25-Nov 2-Dec 9-Dec 16-Dec 13-Jan 3-Feb 10-Feb 17-Feb 20-Feb 24-Feb 3-Mar 10-Mar 13-Mar 17-Mar 20-Mar 29-Mar 2-Apr 7-Apr 11-Apr 14-Apr 17-Apr 21-Apr 24-Apr 28-Apr

Home Home Away Home Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Away Home Away Away Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Home Away Home Home

FA Cup E-P League League League League League League League League League St Lukes League League League League League League FA Vase 2nd L Phillips 1st League League League League League League League L Phillips 2nd League League League League League League League League League League League League League League League League

Bodmin Town Wellington Chipping Sodbury Town Shepton Mallet Wells City Brislington Street Melksham Town Longwell Green Sports Clevedon Town Tiverton Town Bradford Town Cribbs Bridgwater Town Bridport Bitton Cadbury Heath Bradford Town Corsham Town Hengrove Athletic Shepton Mallet Wellington Chipping Sodbury Town Melksham Town Clevedon Town Odd Down (Bath) Warminster Town Brislington Hallen Bitton Bridgwater Town Wells City Cadbury Heath Cribbs Willand Rovers Hengrove Athletic Odd Down (Bath) Bridport Hallen Willand Rovers Bradford Town Street Longwell Green Sports

169 122 97 116 145 116 136 161 112 154 109 149 49 201 125 51 142 151 96 40 81 63 118 363 62 118 80 20 35 3pm 3pm 7.30pm 3pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 3pm 3pm 7.45pm 3pm 7.30pm 3pm 7.30pm 3pm

L W W W W W D D W W L L W L W L L L W L W L W L W W W W W

2-3 3-2 3-4 1-0 2-1 4-1 3-3 2-2 1-4 2-0 8-0 1-2 1-2 4-1 3-2 1-0 2-3 1-2 2-0 2-1 0-1 2-1 2-1 3-0 0-1 3-0 0-1 1-2 0-4

Gardner, Si Revell Groves 2 (1 Pen), Kelly Johansen, Groves, Wright, Lewington Johansen Lewington, Rudge Lewington 2, Groves 2 (1 pen) Johansen, Gardner, Lewington Lewington, Head Groves 2 (1 pen), Gardner, Wright Lewington 2 Lewington Carter, Rudge Lewington Groves 2, Lewington Hammon, Lewington Groves Groves 2 (1 Pen) Lewington Hammon Lewington Gardner, Lewington (pen) Duff Hammon 3 McPhee Hammon, Groves Groves, Head, McPhee, Gardner

Buckland Athletic 1st Team Statistics 2017-18 P W 11 8 13 7 24 15

Home Away Total P 6

W 5 W

Overall

D 0 L 1 W 21 W

Player R Groves

D 1 1 2

L 2 5 7

L 1 W

F 12 W

2 W 22 W

3 W 23 W

F A Pts GD 25 14 25 11 24 21 22 3 49 35 47 14 A 5 W 4 W 24 W

1

15 2

3

5 W 25

C Wright 4

5

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 7th 7th 5th 5th

Pts GD 15 7 W

League 11 C Johansen

J Lewington

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4th 3rd 3rd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 6th

6

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Home W W W W D W L W L W W Away W D W W L L L W L L W W W

6 D 26

7 D 27

8 W 28

9 W 29

10 L 30

11 W 31

12 L 32

13 W 33

14 L 34

15 L 35

16 L 36

17 W 37

A Seedhouse-Evans C Walters L Drew N Rudge C Kelly L Head S Revell R Groves C Wright J Lewington L Gardner C Johansen M Clenahan N Barker K Green K Griffiths S Laughton L Perring E Laight S Beattie J Down J Ewing D Griffiths M McCann B Carter G Hammon J Webber C Clifford K Fisher R Bush C Duff C McPhee

Full Sub 1 1 5 1 19 22 2 12 17 1 2 7 17 3 5 19 17 13 6 1 10 2 14 23 9 1 1 3 1 2 1 16 2 1 10 10 2 3 6 5 5 5 3 3 1

1 L Gardner

4 B Carter

C McPhee 1 C Duff

2 N Rudge

2 L Head

2 G Hammon

6

7

8

9

10

11

12 13 14

LEAGUE Goals Yell Red Full Sub 2 2 1 1 1 4 2 1 4 1 3 2 3 2 3 4 1 1 3 11 4 4 2 2 15 1 3 1 4 4 3 1 3 2 1 3 1 1 2 3 2 3 1

CUP Goals

15

16

1 2

4 1 1 1 1 1

1 1

1

1 2 1

1 1 1 1

1

Yell

3

1

1 6

19 W 39

3 C Kelly

17

18

19

1

20 L 40 1 1

TOTAL 49 20

Home 122 116 145 116 161 154 149 125 142 118 118

2017-18

18 L 38

L/C Red Total Goals 4 9 23 28 2 15 1 23 2 12 21 14 10 2 23 15 21 5 23 4 3 14 16 26 9 1 1 3 4 1 22 2 12 1 15 6 11 6 5 6 3 1 5 2

Total

Ave

1466

133.27

ALL TIME Appear Goals 4 39 442 7 123 7 104 10 192 7 311 78 60 29 101 56 125 77 124 35 93 24 3 15 141 1 113 113 8 64 3 120 3 4 8 1 154 8 2 72 1 378 220 13 12 26 6 7 4 5 2

Team That Played 2017-18 1 1 DATE

5-Aug 8-Aug 12-Aug 15-Aug 22-Aug 26-Aug 29-Aug 2-Sep 9-Sep 16-Sep 19-Sep

Away LEAGUE/CUP OPPONENTS

Home FA Cup E-P Home League Away League Home League Home League Home League Away League Home League Away League Home League Away St Lukes

Bodmin Town Wellington Chipping Sodbury Town Shepton Mallet Wells City Brislington Street Melksham Town Longwell Green Sports Clevedon Town Tiverton Town

169 122 97 116 145 117 136 161 112 154 109

23-Sep 30-Sep 7-Oct 17-Oct 28-Oct 4-Nov 11-Nov 18-Nov 25-Nov 2-Dec 9-Dec 16-Dec 13-Jan 3-Feb 10-Feb 17-Feb 20-Feb 24-Feb 3-Mar 10-Mar 13Mar 17-Mar

Home League Bradford Town Away League Cribbs Away League Bridgwater Town Home League Bridport Away League Bitton Home League Cadbury Heath Home FA Vase 2nd Bradford Town Home L Phillips 1 Corsham Town Away League Hengrove Athletic Away League Shepton Mallet Away League Wellington Home League Chipping Sodbury Town Away League Melksham Town Away League Clevedon Town Home League Odd Down (Bath) Away L Phillips 2nd Warminster Town Away League Brislington Away League Hallen Home League Bitton Home League Bridgwater Town Away League Wells City Away League Cadbury Heath

147 49 201 125 51 142 151 96 40 81 63 118 363 64 118 80 20 35 3pm 3pm 7.30pm 3pm

20-Mar 29-Mar 2-Apr 7-Apr 14-Apr 17-Apr 21-Apr 24-Apr 28-Apr

Home League Away League Home League Away League Home League Home League Away League Home League Home League

7.45pm 3pm 3pm 3pm 3pm 7.30pm 3pm 7.30pm 3pm

Cribbs Willand Rovers Hengrove Athletic Odd Down (Bath) Hallen Willand Rovers Bradford Town Street Longwell Green Sports

L W W W W W D D W W L L W L W L L L W L W L W L W W W W W

22

33

RESULTS

2-3 3-2 3-4 1-0 2-1 4-1 3-3 2-2 1-4 2-0 8-0 1-2 1-2 4-1 3-2 1-0 2-3 1-2 2-0 2-1 0-1 2-1 2-1 3-0 0-1 3-0 0-1 1-2 0-4

S-Evans S-Evans Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths S-Evans

Walters Drew Drew Laughton Drew Laughton Drew Laughton Green Laughton Walters

Drew Barker Perring Drew Barker Drew Barker Drew S Revell

Griffiths

Laughton

Drew

Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths

Drew Drew Drew Walters

D Griffiths D Griffiths Barker Drew

Griffiths

Drew

Barker

Griffiths

Drew

Barker

Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths

Drew Drew Drew

Barker Barker Barker

Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths Griffiths

Walters Drew Drew Walters Walters Drew Drew Walters

Drew Barker Clifford Clifford

Barker Gardner

Clifford

Clifford Clifford Clifford

44

55

66

77

88

99

10 10

11 11

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Western League Tables, Results & Fixtures 2017-18 Premier Division Street Willand Rovers Bradford Town Melksham Town Buckland Athletic Bridgwater Town Cribbs Shepton Mallet Clevedon Town Bitton Bridport Chipping Sodbury Town Hengrove Athletic Brislington Wellington Odd Down (Bath) Hallen Cadbury Heath Wells City Longwell Green Sports

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First Division Keynsham Town Westbury United Roman Glass St George Welton Rovers Radstock Town Cheddar Chard Town Devizes Town Bishop Sutton Bishops Lydeard Oldland Abbotonians Wincanton Town Chippenham Park Calne Town Malmesbury Victoria Bristol Telephones Almondsbury Corsham Town Ashton & Backwell Utd Portishead Town Warminster Town Sherborne Town

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Wed 28th February Cadbury Heath PP Chipping Sodbury Town Wellington PP Clevedon Town First Division Bristol Telephones PP Corsham Town Chard Town PP Bishops Lydeard Warminster Town PP Oldland Abbotonians Saturday 3rd March Premier Division Bradford Town Bridgwater Town Brislington Buckland Athletic Chipping Sodbury Town Hengrove Athletic Wellington Wells City Willand Rovers

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Toolstation Western League Premier Round-Up BRADFORD TOWN….dropped their first points last Saturday in the last four games when they were held to a 1-1 draw away at seventh placed Cribbs, before that they had won three home games against Shepton Mallet 1-0, fellow title challengers Willand Rovers 3-1, Bridport 5-2, they drew 3-3 away at Bitton and lost 3 -1 at home against Melksham Town. They remain in third place in the Premier table having played twenty-five and collecting fifty-five points, and they have lost just once in their last twelve league games. At home they have won nine, drawn three, lost one, scoring thirty-four, conceding fourteen, gaining thirty points, and they have won their last three, their only defeat coming in their tenth home game. Away they have won seven, drawn four, lost one, scoring twenty-three, conceding eleven, gaining twenty-five points, and they are unbeaten in the last five games on the road, drawing the last two.

Today they are at home in a top of the table clash with title favourites and league leaders Street, but they were beaten by them in the away game on the 28th October 2-0, (They also lost to them away in the Les Phillips Cup 1st Round 3-2). In seven Premier meetings they have picked up ten points, at home they have won one, drawn one, lost one, scoring six, conceding eight, gaining four points, and in last season’s corresponding game they were well beaten by them 5-1, the only win coming in the 2015-16 4-2.

League Placing: 3rd Last six league games: LDWWWD Attendance average: 118.8, High 354, Low 61, +100 – 7 BRIDGWATER TOWN….are showing great form at this time, last Saturday they defeated bottom side Longwell Green Sports at home 1-0, before that they won 5-0 at home against strugglers Wells City, won 4-0 away at Cadbury Heath, won 3-1 at home against Clevedon Town, won 2-1 away at Hallen, but lost 2-0 at home to Bitton on the 13th January.

They have played twenty-six games and have collected forty-four points from those, and they have won their last five league games, losing just once in the last seven. At home they have won six, drawn two, lost six, scoring twenty-three, conceding eighteen, gaining twenty points, and they have won their last three games, before this run they had lost four consecutive games there. Away they have won eight, lost four, scoring twenty-one, conceding

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twelve, gaining twenty-four points, and again they have won their last three games on their travels.

They were in league action on Wednesday evening away at Bridport, this game ended in another postponement. Today they are at home against struggling Odd Down (Bath), and they defeated them away on the 28th October 1-0.

League Placing: 6th Last six league games: LWWWWW Attendance average: 169.7, High 251, Low 106, +100 – 14 BRIDPORT….last played on the 21ST February and they enjoyed a 3-0 home win against Cadbury Heath, before that they had lost 5-2 away at Bradford Town, Lost 3 -2 at home against league leaders Street, lost 3-2 away at Hengrove Athletic, lost 2-0 away at Clevedon Town and won 2-0 away at Wellington.

They have played twenty-two games and have picked up thirty-two points, and they have lost five of the last seven games. At home they have won four, lost three, scoring sixteen, conceding thirteen, gaining twelve points. Away they have won six, drawn two, lost seven, scoring thirty-one, conceding twenty -nine, gaining twenty points, and they have lost their last three games on the road, losing four in the last five. They were in league action on Wednesday evening at home against Bridgwater Town, and the game ended in another postponement. Today they are away at Brislington, and they won the game on the 28th October 3-1. They have met in this division thirteen times (from 2011-12 till now) and have picked up nineteen points, away they have won one, drawn four, lost one, scoring ten, conceding eight, gaining seven points, in last season’s game there it ended in a 2-2 draw, that win coming in the 2012-13 season, 4-1. (By the time they have played this they would have played sixteen away games, compared to just eight at home, a really unbalanced season for the Dorset side) League Placing: 11th Last six league games: WLLLLW Attendance average: 93.6, High 123, Low 70, +100 –5 BRISLINGTON….drew 2-2 away at Cadbury Heath last Saturday, before that they lost 2-1 at home against ourselves, Buckland, lost 3-1 away at Clevedon Town, lost 2-0 away at Melksham Town, lost to the bottom side Longwell Green Sports away

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Toolstation Western League Premier Round-Up 2-1 but won 2-1 away at high flying Cribbs. They have now played twenty-eight games and have collected twenty-nine points, and they have won just once in the last seven games, losing four of those.

At home they have won five, drawn one, lost five, scoring fourteen, conceding fifteen, gaining sixteen points, and they have lost their last two games there. Away they have won three, drawn four, lost ten, scoring twenty-one, conceding thirty-seven, gaining thirteen points, and they haven’t won in the last four games on the road, losing three of those.

They did have a very good win in the Les Phillips Cup 2nd Round, when they defeated Melksham Town at home 2-1. Today they are at home against Bridport, and they lost 3-1 away to them on the 28th October. They have played them twenty-seven times in the Premier Division (1998-99 till now) and have picked up forty-two points, at home they have won six, drawn five, lost two, scoring twenty, conceding fourteen, gaining twenty-three points, and in last season’s meeting there it ended in a 2-2 draw, the last win coming in the 2013-14 season, 2-1.

League Placing: 14th Last six league games: WLLLLD Attendance average: 49, High 66, Low 20, +100 – 0 CADBURY HEATH….drew 2-2 at home with Brislington last Saturday, before that they were beaten 3-0 away at Bridport, won 3-2 away at Hengrove Athletic, lost 40 at home against Bridgwater Town, lost 40 again, this time away at second placed Willand Rovers and were thrashed 9-2 at home by Cribbs. They have now played twenty games and have picked up twenty points, and they have won once in the last eight games, losing five games. At home they have won three, drawn two, lost four, scoring twenty, conceding twenty-nine, gaining eleven points, and haven’t won in the last three games.

Away they have won two, drawn three, lost six, scoring fourteen, conceding thirty, gaining nine points. They were in league action on Wednesday evening at home against Chipping Sodbury Town and this game ended in another postponement.

Today they are away at fellow strugglers Wells City, and they thrashed them at home on the 28th October 6-1. In five Premier meetings they have picked up nine points, away they have won one, lost one, scoring six, conceding four, gaining three points, and in last seasons meeting there it ended in a 5-1 defeat.

League Placing: 18th

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Last six league games: LLLWLD Attendance average: 55.8, High 82, Low 42, +100 – 0 CHIPPING SODBURY TOWN….drew 0-0 away at strugglers Wells City last Saturday, before that they lost 3-1 at home against Hengrove Athletic, lost 3-1 away at Wellington, lost 3-1 away at Cribbs, but did win 3-1 away at Odd Down (Bath), but had a great win away at high flying Melksham Town 1-0.

They have now played twenty-six games and have collected thirty-one points, but they haven’t won in the last four games, losing three consecutive games in that run. At home they have won four, drawn two, lost six, scoring eighteen, conceding twenty, gaining fourteen points, and they have lost once in the last three games there. Away they won five, drawn two, lost seven, scoring twenty-one, conceding twentythree, gaining seventeen points, and they haven’t won in the last three games on the road, losing two of those. They were in league action on Wednesday night away at Cadbury Heath which ended in a postponement. Today they are at home against Clevedon Town, and they lost the away game 2-1 on the 28th October. In three Premier meetings they have picked up one point, at home they have lost one, scoring three, conceding four, and in last seasons meeting it ended 4-3.

League Placing: 12th Last six league games: WWLLLD Attendance average: 94.4, High 168, Low 63, +100 –3 CLEVEDON TOWN….lost at home last Saturday 3-2 against Shepton Mallet, they defeated Brislington at home 3-1, lost 1-0 at home against ourselves, Buckland, lost 3-1 away at Bridgwater Town and won 2-0 at home against Bridport, and that defeat at Bridgwater stopped an unbeaten run of seven games. They have played twenty-seven league games and have picked up thirty-seven points in those games. At home they have won eight, drawn four, lost three, scoring twenty-nine, conceding twenty, gaining twenty-eight points, and they have lost twice in the last three games at home. Away they have won two, drawn three, lost seven, scoring thirteen, conceding nineteen, gaining nine points, and they haven’t won in the last seven games on the road, and they lost five consecutive games in that run. They were in league action on Wednesday

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Toolstation Western League Premier Round-Up evening away at Wellington and this game ended in a postponement. Today they are away at Chipping Sodbury Town, and they won the home game against them on the 28th October 2-1. They have played them three times in the Premier and have collected seven points, away they have won one, scoring four, conceding three, gaining three points, which is how it finished last season.

League Placing: 9th Last six league games: DWLLWL Attendance average: 70.6, High 114, Low 40, +100 –1 CRIBBS….drew 1-1 at home with third placed Bradford Town, before this they lost 3-1 at home against second placed Willand Rovers, they defeated Chipping Sodbury Town at home 3-1, drew 2-2 at home with the division’s bottom side Longwell Green Sports and won 3-1 at home against Hengrove Athletic. They have now played twenty-nine league games and have collected forty-two points from those games, and they haven’t won in the last two games. At home they have already played eighteen games (just one home game left this campaign), winning eight, drawing four, losing six, scoring thirty-four, conceding thirty, gaining twenty-eight points and they have lost once in their last five games there. Away they have won four, drawn two, lost five, scoring twenty-seven, conceding seventeen, gaining fourteen points, they are now unbeaten in their last four games, winning the last two. They were in league action on Tuesday evening away at Bitton, but this game was postponed. They don’t play again until the 10th March away at Bridport, and in five Premier meetings they have picked thirteen points, away they won two, scoring six, conceding one, gaining six points with last season’s corresponding game ending in 2-0 win.

League Placing: 7th Last six league games: WWDWLD Attendance average: 67.9, High 147, Low 45, +100 –2 HALLEN….were beaten at home by ourselves, Buckland last Saturday 4-0, before this they drew 1-1 away at strugglers Wells City, lost 4-0 at home to Shepton Mallet, won 3-0 away at Bitton, won 2-0 at home against Odd Down (Bath) and were beaten away at the divisions bottom side Longwell Green

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Sports 3-2. They have played twenty-eight league games and have picked up twenty-five points from those games, but they haven’t won in the last three games, losing two of those. At home they have won two, drawn four, lost eight, scoring fourteen, conceding twenty-eight, gaining ten points, and they have lost their last two games there. Away they have won four, drawn three, losing seven, scoring eighteen, conceding twenty-nine, gaining fifteen points and they are unbeaten in the last two games on their travels. Today they face a tough game as they are away at second placed Willand Rovers, and they lost 2-0 at home to them on the 28th October. They have played them twenty-five times in the Premier Division and have picked up twenty points.

Away they have won one, drawn three, lost eight, scoring ten, conceding twenty-six, gaining six points, in last season’s game there it ended in a 2-2 draw, that solitary win coming in the 2012-13 season, 2-0.

League Placing: 17th Last six league games: LWWLDL Attendance average: 49.7, High 72, Low 23, +100 – 0 HENGROVE ATHLETIC….had a very good result last Saturday when they held second placed and title contenders Willand Rovers to a 1-1 draw at home, before this they won 3 -1 away at Chipping Sodbury Town, lost 3-2 at home against Cadbury Heath, won 3-2 at home against Bridport, lost 2-1 at Wellington and lost 3-1 at Cribbs. They have now played twenty-five league games and have collected thirty points from those, they are unbeaten in the last two games. At home they have won six, drawn four, lost three, scoring twenty-nine, conceding nineteen, gaining twenty-two points, and they haven’t won in the last two games there, before that they enjoyed three consecutive wins. Away they have won two, drawn two, lost eight, scoring ten, conceding eighteen, gaining eight points, their win at Chipping Sodbury stopped a run of four consecutive defeats on their travels, so their home form is keeping them midtable this season. Today they are at home against Shepton Mallet, and they were beaten by them away on the 9th September 1-0. Then comes another home game, this time against the recently struggling Odd Down (Bath), and they also lost to them away on the 22nd August 1-0.

League Placing: 13th

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Toolstation Western League Premier Round-Up Last six league games: LLWLWD Attendance average: 62.7, High 239, Low 35, +100 –1 LONGWELL GREEN SPORTS….remain bottom of the Premier table but have hauled themselves to within two points of Wells City who occupy the place above them, they are now eight points off a place of safety. Last Saturday they were beaten 1-0 away at Bridgwater Town, before that they won 2-0 away at Odd Down (Bath), lost 4-1 away at Melksham Town, lost 3-1 away at Shepton Mallet and won 3-2 at home against Hallen. They have now played twenty-nine games (just nine games to save themselves from relegation) and they have collected twelve points. At home they have won two, lost twelve, scoring ten, conceding fifty-one, gaining six points, they have won their last two games there.

Away they have won one, drawn three, lost eleven, scoring twelve, conceding thirty-nine, gaining six points. They don’t play again until the 10th March when they will be at home against Wellington, and they lost to them on the 7th October away 2-1. They have played them five times in the Premier Division and have picked up nine points from those games.

At home they have won two, scoring five, conceding two, gaining six points. The last time they played was in 2010-11and they won that one 2-1.

League Placing: 20th Last six league games: DWLLWL Attendance average: 135.6, High 276, Low 86, +100 – 12 MELKSHAM TOWN….suffered heart break just like ourselves last season when last Saturday they bowed out of the FA Vase at the Quarter-Final stage at home against Thatcham Town of the Hellenic League Premier Division (Step Five), losing 1-0 in the final few minutes of the game which was played in front of a very impressive attendance of 2208. Before that they lost 2-1 away to Brislington in the Les Phillips Cup 2nd Round, and then in the league they won 4-1 at home against Longwell Green Sports, won 2-0 at home against Brislington, drew 2-2 away at Bitton, and won 3-0 at home against ourselves, Buckland.

They have now played twenty-five league games and have picked up fifty-one points. At home they have won nine, drawn three, lost three, scoring thirty, conceding twelve, gaining thirty points, and they have won

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their last three games there. Away they have won six, drawn three, lost one, scoring thirty-four, conceding twelve, gaining twenty-one points, and they are unbeaten in the five games, having a run of four consecutive wins in that run. Today they are away at Wellington, for a first meeting this season. They have played them four times in the Premier and have picked up four points, away they have drawn one, lost one, scoring one, conceding four, gaining one point, and in their last game against them away in the 2009-10 season, they lost 3-0.

League Placing: 4th Last six league games: WLWDWW Attendance average: 333, High 425, Low 285, +100 – 15 ODD DOWN (BATH)….are on a dreadful league run at this time, last Saturday they lost 2-1 at home against league leaders and title favourites Street, before that they lost 2-0 at home to bottom side Longwell Green Sports, lost away 3-0 to ourselves, Buckland, drew 2 -2 at home with second placed Willand Rovers and lost 2-0 away at Hallen. They have played twentyfive league games and have collected twenty-seven points from those games, they haven’t won in their last eight games, losing six of those, and losing the last three games. At home they have won four, drawn two, lost eight, scoring nineteen, conceding twenty-two, gaining fourteen points, and they haven’t won in the last six games there, losing five of those games. Away they have won three, drawn four, lost four, scoring fourteen, conceding eighteen, gaining thirteen points, and they haven’t won in the last three games on the road, losing the last two.

Today they are away at form side Bridgwater Town, and they lost 1-0 at home to them on the 28th October. They have played them nineteen times in the Premier Division and have picked up nineteen points. Away they have drawn three, lost six, scoring two, conceding thirteen, gaining three points, their last meeting there in the 2006-07 season ended in a 2-0 defeat.

League Placing: 16th Last six league games: LLDLLL Attendance average: 57.5, High 211, Low 27, +100 –1 SHEPTON MALLET….are in good form at this time, last Saturday they defeated Clevedon Town away 3-2, before that they lost 10 away at Bradford Town, won 4-0 at Hallen,

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Toolstation Western League Premier Round-Up won 3-1 at home against Longwell Green Sports, won 1-0 away at Wellington and lost 1-0 at home against Bridgwater Town. They have now played twenty-seven league games and have picked up forty-one points, and they have lost once in the last five games, winning the other four. At home they won six, drawn two, lost six, scoring twenty-one, conceding twenty, gaining twenty points, whilst away they have won seven, lost six, scoring eighteen, conceding fifteen, gaining twenty-one points and they have won three of their last four games on their travels. Today they are away at Hengrove Athletic, and they won the home game on the 9 th September 1-0. They are then at home against second placed Willand Rovers, and they lost to them away on the 6th September 3-0. In seven Premier Division games they have picked up six points, at home they have won one, lost two, scoring four, conceding six, gaining three points, and in last seasons corresponding game they won 2-0.

League Placing: 8th Last six league games: LWWWLW Attendance average: 107.7, High 285, Low 62, +100 – 5 STREET….are now seven points in front of second and third placed Willand and Bradford Town and they have a game in hand on them as well, and are clear favourites to take this seasons title. Last Saturday they defeated Odd Down (Bath) away 2-1, before this they won 3-2 at Bridport, won 2-0 at home against Hallen, won 3-2 away at Bridgwater Town and won 3-1 away at Longwell Green Sports.

They have now played twenty-four games and have picked up a tremendous sixty-two points (they have dropped just ten points in those games), they are unbeaten in the last twenty-one games, and they have won their last seventeen games. At home they have won eight, drawn one, lost one, scoring twenty -three, conceding six, gaining twenty-five points and they are unbeaten in the last seven games, winning the last six. Away they have won twelve, drawing one, losing one, scoring thirty-eight, conceding thirteen, gaining thirty-seven points, and they are unbeaten in thirteen games, winning the last eleven games. Today they face a tough game when they are away at third placed Bradford Town, but they did win the home game against them on the 28 th October 2-0. In seven Premier meetings they have collected ten points, away they have won one,

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drawn one, lost one, scoring eight, conceding six, gaining four points, and in last seasons meeting there they thrashed them 5-1.

League Placing: 1st Last six league games: WWWWWW Attendance average: 126.4, High 20, Low 91, +100 –7 WELLINGTON….drew 2-2 away at Bitton last Saturday, before that they won 31 at home against Chipping Sodbury Town, won 2-1 at home against Hengrove Athletic, lost 1-0 at home against Shepton Mallet and lost 2-0 at home against Bridport. They have now played twenty-five games and have collected twenty-eight points from those and they are unbeaten in the last three games, winning two of those. At home they have won six, drawn two, lost four, scoring seventeen, conceding sixteen, gaining twenty points, and have won their last two games there. Away they have won two, drawing two, losing nine, scoring seventeen, conceding thirty-eight, gaining eight points, and they are unbeaten in the last two games on the road.

They were in league on Wednesday evening at home against Clevedon Town and this game ended in a postponement. They are then at home against fourth placed Melksham Town today, this is a first meeting this season. Then comes a home game against league leaders Street, and they were beaten by them away on the 5th September 2-1.

League Placing: 15th Last six league games: WLLWWD Attendance average: 69-9, High 142, Low 32, +100 –2 WELLS CITY….drew 0-0 at home with Chipping Sodbury Town last Saturday, before that they drew 1-1 at home with Hallen, lost 5-0 away at Bridgwater Town, lost 2-1 at home to Cribbs, were thrashed 7 -1 away at second placed Willand Rovers and drew 2-2 away at Wellington. They have now played twenty-six league games and have collected fourteen points, and are just two points ahead of bottom side Longwell Green Sports and six points off a place of safety this season, and they haven’t won in the last eleven games, losing nine of those. At home they have won two, drawn four, lost seven, scoring eleven, conceding thirty-one, gaining ten points, whilst away they have won one, drawn one,

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Toolstation Western League Premier Round-Up lost eleven, scoring eleven, conceding forty-seven, gaining just four points. Today they at home against another team down near the bottom of the table, Cadbury Heath, and they were thrashed by them on the 28th October away 6-1.

League Placing: 19th Last six league games: DLLLDD Attendance average: 58.7, High 92, Low 33, +100 – 0 WILLAND ROVERS….great form has taken a little dip in the last five games, last Saturday they were held to a 1-1 draw away at Hengrove Athletic, before that they were beaten 1-0 at home by Bitton, lost 3-1 away at Bradford Town, they did win 3-1 away at Cribbs but were held to a 2-2 draw away Odd Down (Bath). They are in second place at this time and have played twenty-five league games and have collected fifty-five points, and they haven’t won in the last three games, and have won

FA Vase: Melksham Town’s dreams of reaching Wembley are on hold for another season, after they suffered a heart-breaking 1-0 defeat at home to Thatcham Town. Aiming to reach the last four of the competition, Melksham welcomed a huge crowd to the Oakfields, but suffered a sucker-punch when Ekow Elliott scored in stoppage time to send Thatcham through to the next round.

Premier Division: Street now lead the league by seven points with a game in hand on their closest rivals, following a 2-1 win over Odd Down. The visitors took 15 minutes to break the deadlock, with Aiden Chainey sliding home, before Josh Wadham then doubled the advantage 20 minutes later. Ross McErlain was afforded the opportunity to kill the game off before half-time, but the Street forward saw his penalty attempt saved and it nearly came back to haunt him after the ten men of Odd Down scored late on. A tough week for Willand Rovers culminated in a 1-1 draw away at Hengrove Athletic, with the visitors sneaking a point out of the

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once in the last five games, before this run they had won nine consecutive games. At home they have won ten, drawn one, lost three, scoring forty-six, conceding nine, gaining thirty-one points, whilst away they have won seven, drawn three, lost one, scoring twenty-seven, conceding eleven, gaining twenty-four points and they haven’t won in the last two games on the road. Today they are at home against Hallen, and they won the away game 2-0 on the 28th October. They have played them twentyfive times in this division, and have collected fifty points. At home they have won eight, drawn three, lost just once, scoring twenty-six, conceding ten, gaining twenty-seven points, last season’s corresponding game ended in a 2-2 draw, the last win coming in the 2015-16 season 2-0.

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fixture thanks to an equaliser at the death. After suffering a pair of defeats over the last seven days, Willand found themselves starring down the barrel once more after falling behind to Brandon Feehely’s opener 25 minutes from time. Rovers kept fighting until the end however, and they managed to get back on level terms in the 89th minute thanks to a header from Glenn Gould. Bridgwater Town’s fantastic form continued at home to Longwell Green Sports, where Jake Llewellyn scored the only goal during their 1-0 win, while Buckland Athletic defeated Hallen 4-0 thanks to goals from Richard Groves, Liam Head, Chris McPhee and Lloyd Gardner. In a game with plenty of late drama, Bradford Town missed out on the opportunity to move up to second after drawing 11 away at Cribbs. After the visitors had seen a second half penalty saved, they went ahead with ten minutes left on the clock through full-back Rickie Scott who saw his cross-come-shot deflect into the bottom corner. Cribbs have been in fine goalscoring form however, and in stoppage time they managed to grab a share of the points with Charlie Aldom

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slotting home. Isaac Reid netted twice against his former side as Shepton Mallet defeated Clevedon Town 3-2 at the Hand Stadium. Reid opened the scoring in the 17th minute, before watching Clevedon forward Saikou Janneh bag an equaliser just 10 minutes later. Two minutes into the second half, Reid handed Shepton the lead once again, with Joe Morgan then doubling their advantage on the hour mark. Clevedon kept fighting until the end, and they fell to a third defeat in four despite Janneh’s second goal of the afternoon one minutes from time. Wells City secured their second draw in the space of five days, after their game at home to Chipping Sodbury Town ended goalless. Bitton and Wellington also shared the points after their fixture at the Rapid Solicitors Ground ended 2-2. The home side twice took the lead through Conor Cunningham and Tom Knighton, but Wellington earned a draw thanks to a pair of equaliser’s from Tom Ellis and George Painter. There was also a 2-2 in the match involving Cadbury Heath and Brislington, with the visitors coming from two goals down to claim a point. Eugene Keary had given Heath the perfect start, scoring after just five minutes following a mazy run, and the home side then doubled their lead on the hour mark through Simon McElroy. Brislington fought back however, and after substitute Ricky Chandler had pulled one back in the 75th minute, Mike Rimmer scrambled home a stoppage-time equaliser to stop their hosts claiming a much-needed three points.

First Division: Keynsham Town jumped back into top spot after they defeated sixth-placed Cheddar 2 -1 at the AJN Stadium. After Kyle Box scored from outside the area to put the home side ahead, the Cheesemen equalised instantly from the kick-off through Chris Coombes. Keynsham grabbed all three points during the second half, when the league’s top scorer Matt Brown plundered his 22nd league goal of the campaign. Westbury United dropped down to second, after conceding a 95th minute equaliser during their 1-1 draw at home to Chard Town. A 25th minute penalty from top scorer Dan Kovacs had set Westbury on their way, but after missing a couple of chances to make it two, Chard levelled things late into stoppage time through Max Westlake to secure a point. Roman Glass St George continue their charge in third, scoring three times after the break to defeat Radstock Town 3-0 following a goalless first half, the

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hosts broke the deadlock in the 55th minute thanks to a tap in from Sam Wentland. The promotion chasing Bristolians then doubled their lead following a header from sub Jacob Watson, before Wentland scored his second of the afternoon to wrap up a fourth straight win. Calne Town came out on top in a nine-goal thriller at Cothelstone Road against Bishops Lydeard. The mid-table clash started off at a frantic pace, with each side scoring twice in the opening 24 minutes to leave the game evenly poised. The teams continued to trade blows during the second half, but it was eventually the Lilywhites who came out on top, with Bill Boakes scoring twice for the away side during the victory. Welton Rovers made it three league wins on the bounce, after a brace from Courtney Charles, plus goals from Lewis Coleman and Joe Battrick saw them claim a 4-0 victory away at Malmesbury Victoria. Wincanton Town moved up to 12th in the table, thanks to a 2-1 win away at Oldland Abbotonians. After taking the lead through Conor Williams, Wincanton were clawed back by their hosts who struck level thanks to a fine team goal finished off by Jack Miluk. With 14 minutes left on the clock, Marcus Cook struck for Wincanton, and it turned out to be the winning goal as they moved level on points with Oldland in the process. Alex Bisp struck the only goal of the game during Almondsbury’s 1-0 win at home to Warminster Town, while a second-half effort from Paul Uppington led Ashton & Backwell United to a slender 1-0 win over bottom side Sherborne Town. There was also a 1-0 victory for Bishop Sutton away at Corsham Town following a 74th minute penalty from Reece John, while Portishead Town’s recent revival continued at Bristol Road, where Harrison Williams scored the solitary goal during their triumph over Chippenham Park.

PREMIER DIVISION LEADING GOAL SCORERS (League only): Gary Higdon, Melksham Town – 22 Steve Murray, Street – 16 David O’Hare, Street – 16 Luke Mortimore, Willand Rovers - 16 PREMIER DIVISION TOP ATTENDANCES: Melksham Town 0-1 Chipping Sodbury, Saturday 30th December 2017 – 425 Melksham Town 3-0 Odd Down, Monday 14th August 2017 – 392 Melksham Town 1-0 Clevedon Town, Saturday 4th November 2017 - 377

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Down Memory Lane Hello everyone and welcome to another trip back into the past down memory lane when today I will look at two programmes from a batch of non-league editions I bought on eBay some time ago to boost my own collection and keep this feature in the programme active.

couple of fixtures and goes on to mention although relegation is a possibility he is confident the team will stay in the Premier Division at the end of the season. Page 3 is full of adverts eight in total, ranging from house furnishings to building contractors, electrical engineers and the cosy coach hire company. Pages 4 and 5, the centre pages contain the two team line-ups in the one to twelve format, just mentioning surnames. Once again there are several adverts around the outside perimeters of these pages. Page 6 is divided into three, the top third listing all the match fixtures of this season, with the middle third listing appearances and goalscorers for the First Team, finally the bottom third is an advert for Sydney Smith-department store. Page 7 is divided into two, the top half gives an up-to-date league table for both the First and Second Teams, the bottom half is an advert for Lee’s Service Station and second-hand car sales. Page 8, the outside back cover lists all the fixtures with those completed so far this season having their scores entered once again this is for both First and Second Teams.

There is a small advert in the bottom quarter of the page for JW Thomas-Pharmacy.

Today's names listed as probable starters were: Poole Town: Goalkeeper – Buck, 2 – Bazeley, 3 – Pegram, 4 – Carr, 5 – Eyden, 6 – Rawlins, 7 – Walker, 8 – Priscott, 9 – Hill, 10 – Callaway, 11 – Putnam, 12 – Henderson.

Telford: Goalkeeper – Irvine, 2 – Harris, 3 – Croft, 4 – Ray, 5 – Fairhurst, 6 – Ross, 7 – Fudge, 8 – Owen, 9 – Bentley, 10 – Thompson, 11 – Draycott, 12 – Jaeger.

The first programnme I look at today is from a Southern League Premier Division fixture between Poole Town and Telford United, a fixture played on Saturday 14th April 1973, the front cover contains all this information along with a black-and-white photograph of the stadium and also it lets us know the cost of the programme was 4p and my lucky number would have been 56, there is also a small adverts at the bottom of the front cover for the local sports paper. Page 2 is written by the club chairman , Mr Nigel Bailey, where he reflects on the last

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Although I could not find out the results of the game a bit of research tells me at the end of this season the Southern League Premier Division champions were Kettering Town with 57 points from 42 games (2 points for a win in these days), runners-up Yeovil Town 56, today's visitors Telford finished 10th with 44 points while Poole finished in 20th position with 30 points and were relegated along with Burton Albion 25 points and Waterlooville 24.

The next programme we look at is this time from the Isthmian League and the game between Hitchin Town and visitors Oxford City played on Bank

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Down Memory Lane Holiday Monday 28th August, 1972, this information is contained on the front cover along with letting us know this edition would have cost us 3p, there are four adverts also on the front cover. Page 2 contains in the top half a list of all the dignitaries who help run the club and the club honours won since the club's formation in 1865. The bottom half contains two quarter page adverts, one for The Hermitage-sheet metal company and the second one for L Williams-carpenter and Joiner. Page 3 is entitled ‘Club Notes’ and gives us a good insight as to what is going on both around the club and on the playing side of matters, it also mentions that in the last nine meetings with Oxford City Hitchin have won only one twice. Pages 4 and 5, the centre pages list the two team line-ups in the one to twelve format and also mentions all three officials by name.

There are also several adverts around the outside perimeters of these two pages, ranging from scrap metal merchants to bookmakers, butchers and car insurance brokers. Page 6 gives us an insight into today's visitors Oxford City and also lists the next three home games here at the Bedford Road ground. There is an advert in the bottom quarter of the page for The Radcliffe Arms. Page 7 lists all the up-and-coming fixtures for this season and the page also contains two quarter page adverts, one for Robert Brewster-mortgage consultants and the other for E and S Cadwell-plant and machinery hire.

Page eight, the outside back cover gives an up-todate league table, although each club has only played four times so far with Hitchin along with Bromley Town losing all four games so far, today's visitors Oxford City not doing much better having collected just one point.

Today's two teams were listed as follows, Hitchin: Goalkeeper - D Turner, 2 - H Pratt, 3 - J Kettleborough, 4 - A Martin, 5 - P Robinson, 6 - T Williams, 7 - K Bevis, 8 - B Gill, 9 - B Skeggs, 10 - A Garafall, 11 - P Gabriel, 12 - B Baigent.

Oxford City: Goalkeeper - P Harris, 2 - N Hartigan, 3 - J Parkin, 4 - A Evans, 5 - T Stokes, 6 - G Eves, 7 - E Metcalfe, 8 - J Woodley, 9 - R Marcham, 10 - G Smith, 11 - B Sillitoe, 12 - K Mulhern.

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Once again I have no idea of the final score but research tells me at the end of this season the Isthmian League champions were Hendon, who accumulated 74 points (at two points a win) from 42 fixtures. The runners-up were Walton and Hersham with 61 points, Hitchin finished 16th with 39 points and Oxford City 19th with 19 points, relegated were Clapton with 17 points and Corinthian Casuals with 14 points.

Well that's it for this time we will do it again soon, Roy Homer Holmes.

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You can contact Christine Holmes on 01626 369345 (Home) or 01626 361020 (Club) as she deals with all the bookings and indeed all the functions needs. She does have a brochure which includes a DVD available showing some of the clubhouse decorations that they have done over a number of years, so why not ring and have a chat to Chris about this fabulous location.

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Buckland Athletic - A Club History The club was formed in 1977 purely as a junior club. We started life in the Torbay Pioneer League and Sandringham Park was our home pitch. As a junior club it was the biggest in the area, running a total of six sides in six different age groups for several seasons. We won many titles over the years including the Devon Youth Cup. In the season of 1987-88 we were accepted into the Devon and Exeter League and started our senior football life in Senior Division Three playing home games at Coach Road with Roy Holmes still in charge. In our first season we won the Championship and were promoted into Senior Two in 1988-89. Well in the 1989-90 season we gained promotion once more into Senior One these two promotions were gained with a very youthful side. In 1990-91 we were on the move again this time to Decoy and this season saw us win the Wheaton Trophy. We finally achieved our dream of being promoted to the Premier Division in 1992-93, having now moved to our old ground at Homers Lane and the club hasn't looked back since that move took place. In 1994-95 season saw Roy Holmes step down as first team manager and Nigel Holmes and Roger Madge took the job on. This was the season we won our first Premier Division Championship, a crowning glory to our The club was formed in 1977 purely as a junior club. We started life in the Torbay Pioneer League and Sandringham Park was our home pitch. As a junior club it was the biggest in the area, running a total of six sides in six different age groups for several seasons. We won many titles over the years including the Devon Youth Cup. In the season of 1987-88 we were accepted into the Devon and Exeter League and started our senior football life in Senior Division Three playing home games at Coach Road with Roy Holmes still in charge. In our first season we won the Championship and were promoted into Senior Two in 1988-89. Well in the 1989-90 season we gained promotion once more into Senior One these two promotions were gained with a very youthful side. In 1990-91 we were on the move again this time to Decoy and this season saw us win the Wheaton Trophy. We finally achieved our dream of being promoted to the Premier Division in 1992-93, having now moved to our old ground at Homers Lane and the club hasn't looked back since that move took place. In 1994-95 season saw Roy Holmes step down as first team manager and Nigel Holmes and Roger Madge took the job on. This was the season we won our first Premier Division Championship, a crowning glory to our runners-up in the league, we also picked up the Sportsmanship Cup and Programme Award.

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Reserves went through the season undefeated in the Devon and Exeter Senior Division Two and were promoted to Senior One. The first team ended the season in sixth place in the league table and were beaten finalists in the Throgmorton Cup. 2002-2003 was another successful season in the life of Buckland, the Reserves won the Devon FA Senior Cup at Coach Road, beating Princess Yachts International 3-0. They were also promoted to the Premier Division of the Devon and Exeter League after finishing in third place, that was only decided on their last game of the season when the top three sides were all in with a chance of securing the title. The First team finished up third in the table which at the start of the season was, as many supporters said beyond them but the managers got good players in at the right times through the season. We also won the Devon League programme award and finished 29th out of a total of 1100 non league programme in the renowned Wirral awards.

2003-2004 was a new era in the club’s history, a third senior side was established and went on to win The South Devon League Division Seven Championship with ease. The First team finished in eighth place, with Gary Taylor stepping down from his assistant manager position, their lowest position since joining the Devon League. The Reserves finished in fourth spot in The Devon and Exeter Premier Division, Manager Simon Glanfield stood down as manager. The programme finished first in the Devon League section of the Wirral programme awards and 11th out of 1100 non-league programmes. 2004-05 we did better than the previous season by finishing in 7 th place. Throughout this season the new ground was being worked on by a loyal band of club people. In the final year of the Wirral programme awards we finished in our highest position of sixth out of 1100, winners were Exeter City. For the 2005-06 season we started life playing our games at our new permanent home, Homers Heath on the Kingskerswell Road. The move went very well, and the ground was opened on Saturday 13th July when an estimated 300 + people turned out to see Steve Perryman cut the ribbon to open the pitch. Plymouth Argyle bringing a team up on Wednesday 13th July followed this up. And Argyle Chairman Mr Stapleton officially opened the clubhouse. Paul Feasby and Andy Paddon were in charge of the First team and we finished in our lowest league position of 13th.

In the 2006-07 season all the talk was about the re-structuring of the Devon League and South Western League. One League with three Divisions was being formed called the South West Peninsula League. We managed to finish the season in 12th place under the leadership of Phil Bayliss and Gary Taylor and we had done just enough to meet our goal of qualifying for the SWPL

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Buckland Athletic - A Club History Premier Division along side the topsides in both the South Western and Devon Leagues.

The 2007-08 season was an extremely successful one for the club, the first team finished in 14th place in the new South West Peninsula League Premier Division.

We won the SWPL Premier Division best ground award, which is voted by the other clubs visits to Homers Heath we also won the SWPL Programme award.

The Reserves won the South Devon League Division 3 title, were runners-up in the prestigious Herald Cup, Devon Intermediate Cup Winners and Divisional Cup winners. The 3rd Team won the SDL Division 6 title, the Fred Hewings Cup and their Divisional Cup Final. In the 2008-09 season, the club enjoyed another successful season, the 1st team finished the season in 3rd place in the SWPL Premier Division, and for the second season running we won both the ground and programme award for the Premier division. The 2nd Team had a highly successful season, winning the South Devon League Division Two title and getting promoted to Division One, they also won the Devon Senior Cup with a 1-0 win over Lifton at Coach Road, this for the second time in the club's history. However, 2nd Team manager Ian Miller decided it was time to step down and concentrate on his now role as the clubs commercial agent having enjoyed huge success with the 2nd Team. The 3rd Team finished in second placed in the SDL Division Five and gained promotion to Division Four. Our Under 14 side also were very successful, winning their league title and league cup and winning the Devon FA County Cup at Coach Road with a fine 41 win over Plymouth Kolts.

Buckland had a phenomenal season in 2009-10, the 1st team did the double, winning the SWPL Premier Division title and the Throgmorton Cup pipping Bodmin Town to both, in what was manager Phil Bayliss’ last season in charge. They lost just three times in the league and were unbeaten in all their 19 home games. We also played in the famous FA Cup competition for the first time in the club’s history. They actually won the league on goal difference from Bodmin Town and they also beat them 2-1 after extra time in the Throgmorton Cup final played at Cullompton’s Speed Meadow. This was a wonderful way for Phil to hand over control to new manager Steve Massey for the 2010-11 season. The 2nd Team had a very successful season once again, this time they won the SDL Division One league title and they retained the Devon Senior Cup Final beating Elburton Villa Reserves at Coach Road 3-1. Again the 2nd Team manager Jim Barrett also decided to resign at the end of the season and Adam Castle will now be in charge of their new quest in the SDL Premier Division. The 3rd Team won the SDL

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Division Four league title, and they will be managed again this coming season by Scott Chisholm, who has guided them to many successes over number years.

The success kept coming in the 2010-11 season, the 1st Team retained the SWPL Premier Division title, by an eight point margin, they also became the lowest ranked club to win the Devon St Lukes Bowl when they defeated Tiverton Town on penalties in that final. The 2nd Team finished in 3rd place in their first season in the SDL Premier Division, and they did win the George Belli Cup, defeating Totnes & Dartington 2nds 4-2.

The 3rd team also finished in 3rd place in SDL Division 3, are they achieved promotion. They also won the Fred Hewings Cup for the second time, when they defeated WBB 2nds 1-0. The Junior side of the club continues to grow, but we have lost both Under 16 sides, but a lot of those players ware now signing senior forms for club, so hopefully we will find a number of young stars for all three senior sides.

The 2011-12 season was another significant one in the history of Buckland Athletic. Although the 1 st team relinquished their grip on the SWPL Premier Division title, beaten into second place by a very good Bodmin Town side, we had done enough to secure promotion to the Toolstation Western League Premier Division at Step 5. We were also beaten finalists in the Throgmorton Cup, again losing out to Bodmin Town, but we did retain the prestigious Devon St Lukes Bowl, again we played Tiverton town (Step 4) in the final, this time at the Heath, but this season we ran out worthy winners in 90 minutes, 4-0. The 2nd Team finished as runners-up in the SDL Premier Division, but they did win the Herald Cup for the first time in the clubs history, beating Watcombe Wanderers in that final 3-2 after extra time. They also made it through to the semifinals of the Devon Premier Cup, beaten by eventual winners and SWPL Division One East winners Liverton United. The 3rd Team didn’t win any silverware this season, but they had a great season, finishing in fourth place in the SDL Division Two table, and were beaten finalists in the Lidstone Cup. But the most pleasing part for the 3rds were the amount of the previous seasons Under 16s side made it into the side throughout the season. Manager Scott Chisholm has now decided to stand down as 3rd Team manager, he has been in charge of them since the teams formation in 2003, and had won promotion every season, until this one.

Scott will be missed but he will remain involved with the club off the field, with former 1st team stalwarts Neil Montandon and Ben Williamson taking on the manager role with help from Nigel Holmes for the 2012-13 season. Antony Lynch will again lead the 1st Team, alongside his assistant Tom Kelly, but we have lost another stalwart for the new season, as assistant manager

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Buckland Athletic - A Club History Jaimie Carwardine has now moved away from the area and has had to stand down, and again he will be sorely missed. Adam Castle will once again be in charge of the 2nd Team assisted by Paul Tucker, Simon Dungey and Steve Giles. The 1st Team’s first season in the Toolstation Western League ended in a tenth place finish, but the club did the Hospitality award and programme award in this first campaign.

The 2nd Team won the South Devon League Premier Division title for the first time in its history, they also lost out in the finals of both the Devon Premier Cup and Herald Cup to Exmouth Town and Watcombe Wanderers respectively. The 3rd Team finished in third place in SDL Division Two, and were promoted to Division One, they also won the Fred Hewings Cup beating Totnes & Dartington 3rds.

For the 2013-14, our highly successful 2nd Team manager, Adam Castle will now be in charge of the 1 st Team for its second season in the Western League Premier Division. There is a new man in charge of the 2nd Team, Simon Dungey will be the man to lead them in this campaign, while the 3rd Team will be once again lead by Neil Montandon. In his first season in charge of the 1st Team, Adam Castle led them to an 11th place finish in the Toolstation Western League Premier Division. The club retained the Premier Division Programme award. The 2nd Team finished in 4th place in the South Devon League Premier Division, and were beaten finalists in the Herald Cup, going down 3-1 to Watcombe Wanderers. The 2rd Team finished as runners-up to Dartmouth in the South Devon League Division One, but they retained the Fred Hewings Cup by beating Watcombe Wanderers 2nds 2-1, this was their third win of this trophy in the last four seasons.

What another great season for the club was 2014-15, the 1st Team managed by Adam Castle finished as runners-up in the Western League Premier Division (Step Five), which was a great achievement, we also won the Premier Division programme award for the third consecutive season. The 2nd Team led by Neil Snell ended this season as Champions of the South Devon League Premier Division, and our 3rd Team managed by club stalwart Nigel Holmes also finished as champions, this time of the South Devon League Division One, and they also retained the Fred Hewings Cup winning it for the fifth time, they also introduced a few of our talented Under 16s players into senior football.

Now onto the 2015-16 season, firstly there was substantial drainage work done to the playing surface during the summer, and we must thank Viridor Credits

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for their help in funding these works. Onto the football, the 1st Team managed by Adam Castle finished in 4th Place in the Western League Premier Division, but not good enough to reach our goal of promotion. The 2nd Team managed again by Neil Snell retained the South Devon League Premier Division title, and were beaten finalists in the Herald Cup. Our 3rd Team finished the season in the South Devon League Division One as runners-up, in what was manager Nigel Holmes last season in charge. The club fielded it’s first Ladies team managed by Grant Fisher, in the Devon Women's League Division One, and they didn’t drop a point when winning the league title, and they then added the League Cup, in what was a fantastic season for them.

Also during the season a lot of work was carried out at Homers Heath, including a new covered standing area, which incorporates two new turnstiles. The ground was fenced in, and an impressive outside toilet block was built. This work allowed the club to achieve a ‘D’ Ground Grade which is good enough for Southern League football.

2016-17 was another very good season for the club, the 1st Team finished in 4th place in the Western League Premier, and collected their best points tally since joining the league. The team also reached in the last eight of the FA Vase, going down 2-0 away against Bromsgrove Sporting, this means that it was very good season for new manager Ellis Laight. The club also won the Western League Hospitality Award and best programme award this season. The 2nd Team won their third consecutive South Devon League Premier Division title, under the leadership of Lee Chapman and Ben Robertson. Our 3rd Team under Phil Bearne and Paul Sharples finished as runners-up in the South Devon League Division One, and won their sixth Fred Hewings Cup trophy. Now on to our all conquering Ladies 1st Team who won the South West Women's League Western Division, dropping just two points over their unbeaten season. They also added the Soccerworld League Cup and the Devon FA Senior Cup to that success which saw them end this season as treble winners. Our Ladies 2nd Team finished mid-table in a very hard Devon Women's League Premier Division, and were beaten finalists in the Devon FA Supplementary Cup. There were also varies successes for our Junior sides, bot boys and girls.

We now move onto the 2017-18 season, again the aim is for the 1st Team to gain promotion to the Southern League, which in turn would allow the 2nd Team if they finished in a promotion position to move up to the South West Peninsula League. The 1st Team will again be managed by Ellis Laight, and have kept all but one of last season squad. The 2nd Team will be

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Buckland Athletic - A Club History & Honours led by Lee Chapman with the 3rd Team having Nigel Holmes in charge. The Ladies1st and 2nd Teams keep their management structure for this coming season, with the 1st Team now in the SWWL Premier Division and the 2nd Team in Devon Women's League Premier Division. There will also be more junior sides added in both boys and girls teams,. The club continues to grow, and with everyone pulling in the right direction, which includes our fantastic loyal sponsors, and supporters he sky is the limit to what we can achieve.

The club continues to thrive both on and off the field of the play and this is due to the hard working ethics of all the volunteers within the club.

HONOURS Western League Premier Division Runners-Up 2014 -15 SWPL Premier Division Champions 2009-10, 201011 SWPL Premier Division Runners-Up 2011-12 Devon St Lukes Bowl Winners 2010-11, 2011-12 SWPL Charity Bowl Winners 2010, 2011 Devon League Runners-up 2000-01 Throgmorton Cup Winners 2009-10 Throgmorton Cup Runners-up 2001-02, 2011-12 Devon League Sportsmanship Cup 2000-01 D & E Premier Division Champions 1994-95, 199900 D & E Premier Division Runners-up 1998-99 D & E Premier Division Cup Winners 1997-98, 199899 East Devon Senior Cup Winners 1995-96 Devon FA Premier Cup Finalists 2012-13 Devon FA Senior Cup Winners 2002-03, 2008-09 Devon FA Intermediate Cup Winners 2007-08 Herald Cup Winners 2011-12

George Belli Cup Winners 2010-11 SDL Charity Shield Winners 2012, 2017 SDL Herald Cup Runners-up 2007-08, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16 Fred Hewings Cup Winners 2007-08, 2010-11, 201213, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17 SDL Premier Division Champions 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 SDL Premier Division Runners-Up 2011-12 SDL Division 1 Winners 2014-15 SDL Division 1 Runners-Up 2013-14, 2015-16, 201617 SDL Division 2 Champions 2008-09 SDL Division 3 Champions 2007-08 SDL Division 4 Champions 2006-07 SDL Division 6 Champions 2007-08 SDL Division 7 Champions 2006-07 South West Women's League Western Division Champions 2016-17 SWWL Soccerworld League Cup Winners 2016-17 Devon FA Senior Ladies Cup Winners 2016-17 Devon Women's League Division One Winners 2015-16 Devon Women's League Cup Winners 2015-16 Devon FA Ladies Supplementary Cup Runners-Up 2016-17 Devon League Programme Award Winners 200001, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06 SWPL Programme Premier Winners 2007-08, 200809, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 Western League Premier Programme Winners 2012 -13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17 Western League Premier Programme Runners-up 2015-16 SWPL Ground Award Winners 2007-08, 2008-09 SWPL Ground Award Runners-up 2009-10, 2010-11 Western League Hospitality Winners 2012-13, 201617

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TEAM NEWS BUCKLAND ATHLETIC Kenny Griffiths Clifford Walters Connor Clifford Kai Fisher Liam Head (C) Nick Rudge Gavin Hammon Dan Griffiths Richard Groves Lloyd Gardner Nick Barker Chris McPhee Josh Webber Ryan Bush Liam Drew

Interim Manager: Adam Castle Assistant Manager: Steve Giles Assistant Manager: Marc Revell Physios: Pete Morgan & Paige Burrows Colours: All Yellow

Referee: Lee Roberts - Plymouth Assistant Referee: Oliver Green - Plympton Assistant Referee: Neil Lane - Plymouth

BITTON Ben John Daniel James Dan Hynes Jack Allward Scott Brice Alex Grimshaw Ibrahima Diallo Joe McClennan Jordan Walker Tom Knighton Dean Griffiths Reeko Best Luke Bryan Harvey Baker Conor Cunningham

Manager: Dan Langdon Colours: Red & Black

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