THE CITIZENS POST WCFC V Cirencester Town FC Saturday 26Th January 2019 Evo-Stik League South Division One South

THE CITIZENS POST WCFC v Cirencester Town FC Saturday 26th January 2019 Evo-Stik League South Division One South

Thanks to Andy Corner for the Photography

Winchester City Football Club is a committee run members club and as such is an unincorporated association.

THE CITIZENS POST FROM THE BOARDROOM

Good Afternoon All and welcome to the Simplyhealth City Ground for today’s Evo-Stik League South Division One South fixture between Winchester City FC and Cirencester Town FC. We would like to issue a warm welcome to the Players, Officials and Supporters that have made the journey from the West Country and we hope you enjoy your afternoon with us and have a safe journey home. City are six games unbeaten going into today’s fixture, including wins over Mangotsfield United, Blackfield & Langley, Bashley and Paulton Rovers along with draws against Cinderford Town and Thatcham Town. The Bashley victory was significant as it booked us a place in the semi-finals of the Southampton Senior Cup, where we will face AFC Stoneham in a tie that will be played at Hamble Club, kicking off at 19:30 on Tuesday 5th March 2019 – so please come on down and show your support. Today’s opponents will be a good test for us, with both sides having already beaten each other once this season. Please get behind the team! #youcitizens

THE CITIZENS POST DAVO’S DIARY

Good afternoon and a warm welcome to everyone for this afternoons exciting league encounter, visiting us are a very good Cirencester Town side, Charlie Griffin their manager is a really good lad and has done a good job there, they are sat in the play offs currently and have some very good players, we beat them memorably in the FA cup match earlier in the season, they exacted revenge on us in the league a couple of weeks later and so we will see what today brings, what we do know though is it will be a tough game and I look forward to the challenge. I wish their players, staff and supporters a pleasant stay and safe trip home afterwards.

Last weekend for us was a good one, to beat one of our bogey sides Paulton Rovers away from home 1-0 is great, they have some dangerous players and always tough to beat at their ground, in truth we controlled the game from start to finish and got a very well deserved 1-0 win thanks to Simba Mlambo excellent finish! Only sour note a booking to Joe Cook which leaves him suspended for 2 games after accumulative bookings, he has been excellent and we will miss him. We are unbeaten so far in 2019 and let’s hope that continues for as long as possible.

Player news, as I said we have no Joe Cook today also have doubts over Rob Flooks and a couple of others, we will endeavour to get as many fit and ready as possible.

Enjoy the game today, I have no doubt it will be an exciting one between 2 good attacking sides, let’s hope we can have a repeat of the FA cup match which would really set the cat amongst the pigeons in the play-off race, we have been on the periphery of it and quietly gone about our business but I believe we are a very good side who are punching well above our weight, we have a run of extremely tough games now though and that’s what you want at this stage of the season, we look forward to it.

Up the citizens!

Davo

THE CITIZENS POST TODAY’S VISITORS – CIRENCESTER TOWN FC CLUB HISTORY

Cirencester Town FC was formed in 1889 and played amateur football in the Cirencester & District League, Cheltenham League and eventually the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League.

In the late ‘60s Cirencester joined the Gloucester County League, moving from there up to the Hellenic League in 1969. During that time, they had their first national cup run, reaching the 2nd round proper of the FA Amateur Cup. They won their first major piece of silverware, taking the Hellenic First Division Championship in 1973-74 to reach the Premier Division. Following a subsequent relegation, the modern phase of development was slowly established, with their Smithsfield ground being improved.

Runners up to Cinderford Town in ‘90-’91 put the club back in the Hellenic Premier, and they also picked up the Hellenic League First Division Challenge Cup for the first time as well as the Gloucestershire Senior Amateur Cup (North). Premier Division Runners up ’91 – 92 behind Shortwood United in the Premier Division, they also lost 2-1 to Shortwood United in the GFA Challenge Trophy Final, but bagged that season’s Arthur Shipway Cup.

Season 1995-96 was the start of the new era. In partnership with Cirencester College, the club began the groundbreaking Football Academy programme. Developing rapidly, first under Dave Hockaday and when he moved as Youth Team Manager to Watford FC, followed by Steve Lowndes, the Academy have been National College Champions in ’97 and in ’98, five times winners of the English Schools FA U19 Colleges Cup since 1998, and British Colleges Trophy Champions 4 times since ’97. The youngsters have regularly reached the latter stages of the FA Youth Cup as the last remaining non-league club in that competition and in 2008-09 reached the third-round proper before losing to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The success of the Academy has had the knock-on effect of providing CTFC with new blood and developing talent.

Off field, a long planning process led to the development of the Community Club phase led by Chairman Steve Abbley and implemented over 3 years by Business Manager Anna Kocherhan. In summer 2002 Brian Hughes succeeded Ray Baverstock as manager. At the same time the club, having invested the proceeds of the sale of Smithsfield in the Corinium Stadium at Kingshill, moved into their new faciltity and renamed as “The Centurions”. This development was followed in November 2004 by the opening of The Arena, a state of the art full size indoor training facility. We have now been awarded the FA’s “Charter Standard Community Club” status and this summer we received the 2006 Gloucestershire FA Award for “Charter Standard Community Club of the Year”, which was presented to Steve Abbley by Sir Geoff Hurst.

The Junior section of the club, with its philosophy of “football for all” and which has in the region of 300 members, is of vital importance to the club and with a thriving Ladies team in addition to the Men’s first team, the club really does provide a valuable service to the local community. With the Arena hosting approximately 70 teams in its 5-a- side and 6-a-side football leagues, and the Club being a thriving private and corporate event venue, the future of the Club is assured.

In 2003-04, Cirencester Town battled hard with Champions Redditch United and runners up Gloucester City to finish third in the Western Division and joined the newly restructured Southern Football League Premier Division, where, in their first season, they finished seventh, only one point away from the Play Off places.

In May 2006, after four highly successful years and having raised expectations at the club, Brian Hughes resigned as First Team Manager to be replaced by Neil Hards. Neil had taken a year out of football after his achievements at Winchester City where they gained “back to back” promotions and won the FA Vase in 2004. Unfortunately, despite some good early performances, the team lacked the necessary consistency, and a disastrous run of results after Christmas meant they finished in the relegation places. However, the club was later reprieved from relegation after a number of changes were made to club allocations in the non-league structure due to club mergers and other decisions.

In May 2007, former players, Adi Viveash and Paul Hunt, took over as Manager and Assistant Manager respectively, and the club was looking forward to making progress again under the new management team, as they set out on their new managerial careers. However, things did not go according to plan and despite winning 4 out of 5 games over the festive period the club were relegated to the South and West Division.

Manager Adi Viveash left the Centurions to take up his role as Chelsea and Brian Hughes was again called upon to take up the hot seat as First Team manager. The 2009 – 10 season proved to be a very successful one with the Development squad winning the league in their first season and the first team gaining promotion via the play offs after 2 very good away wins both with late goals.

Manager Brian Hughes managed the clubs first season back in the Premier Division in 2010-2011 and the club finished 13th. Unfortunately, 2011-12 saw the heartbreak of relegation and our first year back in the South & West division saw us finish a respectable 10th in the table

2013-2014 saw the club have its most successful season ever gaining automatic promotion back to the Southern League Premier by clinching the title on the last day of the season to beat Merthyr Town to the championship. Brian Hughes worked with a small squad which managed to overturn a 9-point deficit and clinched the title last term by winning the last 7 games of the season whilst everyone else dropped points on the way.

2016-2017 saw changes at the helm after a poor start Brian Hughes was relieved of the manager’s job and Charlie Griffin was installed as his replacement. Despite a huge effort, we yet again suffered relegation, losing on the final day of the season to Kings Langley in a must win game to have any chance of survival and needing results elsewhere to go our way which unfortunately did not happen.

2017-2018 A brand new state of the art 3G pitch was installed prior to the start of the new campaign at The Corinium Stadium. After a slow start The Centurions missed out on a playoff spot on goals difference. Charlie and the players finished the season 16 games unbeaten (13 wins & 3 draws) but disappointingly this wasn’t enough to clinch the last playoff berth in an exciting end to the season.

THE CITIZENS POST TODAY’S VISITORS – CINDERFORD TOWN FC PLAYER PROFILES

Mateusz Wieczorek - Goalkeeper Big and strong goalkeeper who commands his box and is quick off the line. Great shot stopper and starts his second season as the established number 1 at The Corinium despite lots of interest from other clubs over the summer.

Will Christopher – Defender Last seasons ‘Young player of the year’ who has gone from strength to strength since his arrival last season. A pacey full back, who likes a tackle and rarely gives the ball away and is equally as good going forward providing brilliant deliveries from out wide.

Adam Connolly – Defender / Midfielder Signed just after the start the new season of 2014, a classy midfielder with a Football League pedigree after playing with Cheltenham Town from 2004 to 2008, making 32 appearances in the league. A brief spell with Hednesford Town was followed with an immense spell at Bath City where he was the lynch-pin in their midfield for over 250 times and became one of the greatest players in their history. He had brief spell with neighbours Gloucester City before joining the Centurions, He is known for his canny passing ability and midfield tenacity.

Louis Spalding– Defender Signed for the Centurions in the Summer having been surprisingly released by Swindon Town. Louis spent a period on loan last term at The Corinium Stadium and was one of Charlie’s first signings over the summer. Great on the ball, works tirelessly for the team and has great delivery from set pieces. A great addition to the squad

Ellis Dunton – Defender A highly rated, sought after, versatile player who can play anywhere across the back line. A product of our youth system who has been at the club since he was 4 years old and has racked up over 250 appearance in red and black.

Alexandru Albert – Defender Big, strong and pacey centre back who re-joined the Centurions after missing the early part of the season and has settled back in as if he has never been away.

Baboucarr Jarra – Defender Big, strong and pacey centre back who joined from Neighbours Swindon Supermarine. Won the FA Vase with Thatcham Town last season at Wembley. A great addition to the squad and a player with a great reputation within the non-league game.

Aidan Bennett – Attacking Midfielder Aidan has also been at Cirencester since he was 6 years old and a great product of our youth system. Bags of pace and ability and likes to run at defenders. Hard working and unselfish, Aidan has represented the Centurions over 250 times and has played every position apart from goalkeeper and scores his fair share of goals finishing last term with 12 league goals

James Mortimer-Jones-Midfielder Joined from Didcot Town in 2010 and has been an ever present at the heart of the Ciren midfield clocking up over 300 appearances to date. He is an intelligent player, good on the ball and has a wide range of passing and has the ability to score wonder goals. A club legend. 2008 from G Michael Pook – Midfielder Michael began his career with the Swindon Town Youth system. He went on to make 109 first team appearances for the club. He also played for Cheltenham Town (where he once scored a hat-trick in an amazing 6-5 win V Burton Albion), Oxford City, Maidenhead United and Chippenham Town. A classy, clever, precise midfielder who can unlock defences with a telling pass.

Jack Freeman – Midfielder Signed from Shortwood United having previously been at Forest Green Rovers. A skilful, tricky and pacy attacking midfielder that can go from box to box and scores his fair share of goals. Another big prospect at the football club following a great pre-season.

Owen Windsor –Midfielder Only 16 years old, Owen has joined the 1st team squad and definitely is a player for the future having shown his talent in the pre-season. Charlie had no hesitation in signing Owen and will be a good addition to the team.

Jordan Morris – Midfielder Signed from Forest Green Rovers in the summer having spent time at Shortwood United on loan last season. A skilful, pacey winger who looks dangerous every time he goes forward and has pinpoint delivery on his crosses. Will create and score plenty of goals this season.

Ben Whitehead – Striker Ben picked up every award possible last after scoring an astonishing 47 goals in the league to earn him the golden boot award in the Southern league. Unselfish and works tirelessly for the team but is a match winner scoring goals out of nothing. Despite lots of interest over the summer Ben remained at The Corinium looking to pick up where left of last season. Previous clubs include Swindon Town, Swindon Supermarine and Chippenham Town.

Alan Griffin – Striker Club captain and a great leader for the Centurions. A big powerful striker who knows where the goal is. Leads the line well and creates chances for others. Great in the air and equally as good on the deck – will score his fair share of goals and despite having 3 months out injured last term Alan still chipped in with 11 league goals in only 25 appearances.

Management Team

Charlie Griffin – Manager Charlie is now in his second full season as a manager having taken over the managerial reign’s mid-way through the 2016-2017 season. After missing out on a play-off spot last term (on goal difference) Charlie is already looking to go one better this season and has strengthened his squad with several new additions whilst holding on to the majority of last season team.

Scott Rose – Goalkeeper Coach Qualified goalkeeping coach who works closely with first team keeper Mateusz and puts him through his paces. Works closely with Charlie and valuable member of the coaching team.

Ryan Meredith – Physio Ryan has joined the Centurions over the summer to replace Lisa Vicat and comes with a wealth of experience and is regarding highly by all the players in his excellent treatment and rehabilitation of all injured players.

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THE CITIZENS POST MALCOLM’S MUSINGS

We welcome Cirencester to Winchester for today’s league game where in terms of Roman names Venta Belgarum will be playing Corinium Dubunnorum. This will be the third meeting between the club this season as not only did the clubs meet in the league game earlier in the season, but we also played each other in the 3rd qualifying round of the FA Cup with us winning 3-0 thanks to goals from Rob Carr, Simba Mlambo and Joe Hayward to earn ourselves a place in the 4th qualifying round of the F A Cup for the first time in over 60 years. However, Cirencester got their revenge 10 days later beating us 4-2 in the league, with the prolific Ben Whitehead scoring twice for the hoe team, Tommy Ouldridge and Alan Griffin once with Oli Bailey and Jamie Barron scoring for Winchester. In fact, all seven league games between the clubs having been won by Cirencester which is something we will be keen to end today.

For me I have also seen the Cirencester Academy team play at Clanfield (Oxon) this season and they were beaten 2-1, with the Cirencester team captained by Sam Farr, son of former Clanfield (Oxon) striker Ian Farr who like his Dad Brian (Sam’s grandfather) played professionally for Swindon Town. In fact, my only previous visit to Cirencester’s ground was to see their Academy team play Clanfield (Oxon). Wingers Danny Gudger and Charlie Buse as well as Farr were in good form that day.

I have known about the Cirencester Town football club for a long time going back to the days when the likes of Les Wenban and Terry Onions were banging in the goals. However, my first attempt to see them play ended in disaster when having boarded a train which I thought was going to Swindon I ended up in Exeter. However, that was a long time and at a time when they were still playing at their Tetbury Road ground which they vacated many years ago, to play at the new stadium.

Although they have been a Southern League club for 20 years ago, and have an excellent academy, life has not always been plain sailing for them and in 1988/89 they finished bottom of the lower division of the Hellenic League, although three seasons later they finished Premier Division runners up, and in 1995/96 they finished as champions and were promoted to the Southern League

In 2016/17 they were relegated from the Premier Division, having in the previous season achieved a final position of 15th in that division, despite winning 18 of their 46 league games.

Last season they started the campaign slowly, but recovered well and only just missed out on a play-off place.

During their 27 seasons as a Hellenic League club they had their ups and downs, having a spell of 13 consecutive seasons in Division 1, but they are now very much an established Southern League club having had three spells as a Premier Division club covering a total of nine years. They have reached the 4th qualifying round of the FA Cup three times and the 3rd round proper of the FA Trophy once.

Congratulations to Winchester for reaching the semi-finals of the Southampton Senior Cup and for the splendid win against Paulton Rovers which was our first win against Paulton since Craig Davis took over as Winchester manager. However, Cirencester are performing well this season and are currently in a playoff place, THE CITIZENS POST MATCH REPORT – BY MALCOLM CLARKE WCFC 2-0 BASHLEY

Although I have reported on every home league game played for Winchester in the last three years, I do not necessarily attend away or Southampton Senior Cup fixtures, but now in such situations I try and submit a match report using some of the twitter feeds and some background information even if as much as possible I use my own words.

Winchester progressed to the semi-finals of the Southampton Senior Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bashley. For me personally the match was played the day before my birthday so it was a good birthday present, while manager Craig Davis and chief scout Pete Millard were both involved in the Bashley set up for several years, Craig as a player.

Although Bashley now play in the Sydenham's Wessex League it is worth pointing out that as little as five years ago, they were playing in the Southern League Premier Division. In fact, under the management of Trevor Parker they once finished fourth having at one time led the table in the days when winning this division usually meant promotion to the National League.

Winchester fielded six players in Ryan Pryce, Joe Hayward, Joe Cook, Joshua Harfield, Jamie Barron and Simba Mlambo who had started the previous Saturday plus Oli Bailey and Jake Rawkins who are very much part of the first team squad and both came on at Thatcham. Recent signing Graham Williams was also selected and there were starting berths for Fabio Manuel and Mark Fawley, plus a fairly young bench.

Both the goals were scored by former Bashley player Oli Bailey within four minutes of each other in the first half. The first coming in the 25th minute when Simba Mlambo won possession and set up Oli Bailey and the second coming when a good run by Bailey put him clean through and he made no mistake. Jake Rawkins also came close for Winchester as they looked comfortable in the first half.

In the second half Winchester hit the post and Simba Mlambo headed over following a cross from Jamie Barron, but again they looked comfortable, with Ryan Pryce untroubled in the Winchester goal. Towards the end of the second half Ant Croucher, Jack Francis and Sam Tonks were introduced as substitutes.

Joe Merrett scored for Winchester City Reserves who were beaten 2-1 by AFC Stoneham Reserves. AFC Stoneham first team are scheduled to be Winchester's next opponents in the Southampton Senior Cup.

THE CITIZENS POST RESULTS

DATE FIXTURE COMPETITION ATTENDANCE Sat 18/08/18 Mangotsfield United 1-2 WCFC (Bailey, Mitford) League 150 Tue 21/08/18 WCFC 3-2 Thatcham Town (Rusher, Cook, Mitford) League 220 Sat 25/08/18 WCFC 1-0 Bournemouth (Mitford) FA Cup 109 Mon 27/08/18 Moneyfields 0-2 WCFC (Barron, Bailey) League 102 Sat 01/09/18 WCFC 2-2 Melksham Town (Cook, Mlambo) League 160 Tue 04/09/18 WCFC 1-1 Gosport Borough (Roberts) League Cup 106 Sat 08/09/18 Frome Town 1-1 WCFC (Mitford) FA Cup 165 Tue 11/09/18 WCFC 2-1 Frome Town (AET) (Mitford, Cocklin) FA Cup 151 Sat 15/09/18 WCFC 2-3 Paulton Rovers (Mitford, Own Goal) League 152 Sat 22/09/18 Merthyr Town 1-4 WCFC (Barron, Mitford 3) FA Cup 291 Sat 29/09/18 Slimbridge 2-2 WCFC (Barron, Mitford) FA Trophy 85 Tue 02/10/18 WCFC 3-3 Slimbridge (AET) (Mitford 2 (1pen), Barron) FA Trophy 93 Sat 06/10/18 WCFC 3-0 Cirencester Town (Carr, Mlambo, Hayward FA Cup 302 (pen) Tue 09/10/18 WCFC 0-0 Hartley Wintney Hampshire Senior Cup 102 Tue 16/10/18 Cirencester Town 3-2 WCFC (Bailey, Barron) League 108 Sat 20/10/18 Torquay United 4-1 WCFC (Hayward (pen)) FA Cup 2,202 Tue 23/10/18 AFC Totton 1-1 WCFC (Bailey) League 362 Thur 25/10/18 WCFC 3-3 Folland Sports (Rusher, Krygier, Croucher) Soton Senior Cup 32 Sat 27/10/18 WCFC 1-1 Highworth Town (Bailey) League 123 Sat 03/11/18 Barnstaple Town 3-2 WCFC (Bailey, Mitford) League 138 Tue 13/11/18 WCFC 1-2 Evesham United (Carr) League 136 Sat 17/11/18 WCFC 0-1 Yate Town League 190 Thur 22/11/18 WCFC 2-2 Montefiore Halls (Davis, Mlambo) Soton Senior Cup 39 Sat 24/11/18 Slimbridge 1-3 WCFC (Griggs, Barron, Bailey) League 75 Tue 27/11/18 Fleet Town 1-2 WCFC (Rawkins, Mitford) League 101 Sat 01/12/18 WCFC 1-0 Larkhall Athletic (Hill) League 120 Sat 08/12/18 Street 0-2 WCFC (Rawkins, Cunningham) League 120 Sat 15/12/18 WCFC 2-2 Bideford (Mitford, Harfield) League 115 Sat 22/12/18 Bristol Manor Farm 3-1 WCFC (Bailey) League 151 Wed 26/12/18 WCFC 0-3 Moneyfields League 182 Sat 29/12/18 WCFC 4-0 Mangotsfield United (Mitford 3 (1pen), League 138 Gilbert) Tue 01/0/19 Blackfield & Langley 0-4 WCFC (Mitford 2 (1pen), League 149 Cunningham, Flooks) Sat 05/01/19 WCFC 2-2 Cinderford Town (Harfield 2) League 194 Sat 12/01/19 Thatcham Town 1-1 WCFC (Barron) League 218 Tue 15/01/19 WCFC 2-0 Bashley (Bailey 2) Soton Senior Cup 84 Sat 19/01/19 Paulton Rovers 0-1 WCFC (Mlambo) League 141

THE CITIZENS POST FIXTURES

Sat 26/01/19 WCFC v Cirencester Town (League) Sat 02/02/19 Highworth Town v WCFC (League) Fri 08/02/19 WCFC v AFC Totton (League) Sat 16/02/19 Evesham United v WCFC (League) Sat 23/02/19 WCFC v Barnstaple Town (League) Sat 02/03/19 Bideford v WCFC (League) Tue 05/03/19 WCFC v AFC Stoneham – At Hamble Club FC (Southampton Senior Cup) Sat 09/03/19 WCFC v Street (League) Sat 16/03/19 WCFC v Slimbridge (League) Sat 23/03/19 Larkhall Athletic v WCFC (League) Sat 30/03/19 WCFC v Fleet Town (League) Sat 04/04/19 Yate Town v WCFC (League) Sat 13/04/19 WCFC v Bristol Manor Farm (League) Fri 19/04/19 Melksham Town v WCFC (League) Mon 22/04/19 WCFC v Blackfield & Langley (League) Sat 27/04/19 Cinderford Town v WCFC (League) For the latest league tables in the Evo-Stik League South, please click here

THE CITIZENS POST WHO’S WHO?

BEHIND THE SCENES

PRESIDENT – JOHN MOODY RPSL CHAIRMAN – ELLIOTT TRODD VICE PRESIDENT –STEVE BRINE MP & COUNCILLOR IAN TAIT LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS – TERRY PAINE MBE & TERRY BONE CLUB SECRETARY - MIKE CARTER TREASURER – PAUL MURRAY MBE COMMITTEE MEMBERS –WAYNE ELKINS, ROBERT CONWAY, SALLY STATHAM, STEVE (RONNIE) RAINBIRD, ELLIOTT TRODD, MATT RICHBELL, MIKE CARTER, JO BROCKSOM, ALLAN HIGGS, KEN RAISBECK, JOHN MOODY, MARGARET MOODY, JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON, DAVID MALONE, RYAN ANDRESS, MARTIN MOODY, LIAM DIFFORD, DARRELL GOWERS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR – MATT RICHBELL CAR PARKING & STADIUM – SALLY STATHAM STADIUM ANNOUNCER – WAYNE ELKINS WEBSITE – STEVE (RONNIE) RAINBIRD PROGRAMME EDITORS – MATT RICHBELL & MIKE CARTER MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY – WAYNE ELKINS GROUND MAINTENANCE – MIKE CARTER & DAVE GREEN GROUNDSMAN – RAY BULPIT CHIEF STEWARD – STEVE RAINBIRD BAR MANAGER – KEVIN WATKINS PHOTOGRAPHER – ANDY CORNER PLAYER SHIRTS SPONSORS – ROB CONWAY SHOP MANAGER – NIKKI PERCIVAL ASST. SHOP MANAGER – ROD YOUNGMAN CLUB CATERING – JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON, MARGARET MOODY & SALLY STATHAM CAR PARKING – SALLY STATHAM, DAVE GREEN 50-50 DRAW – JUDY MALONE, JUDITH TOWERTON. TURNSTILE OPERATORS – RICH PICKETT & ALLY BROWN

ON THE PITCH FIRST-TEAM MANAGER – CRAIG DAVIS ASSISTANT MANAGER – SEAN BIRCHNALL SPORTS THERAPISTS – JO BROCKSOM CHIEF SCOUT – PETE MILLARD RESERVE TEAM MANAGER – RYAN ANDRESS ASSISTANT RESERVE TEAM MANAGER – DARREN NICHOLSON HEAD OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – ELLIOTT TRODD THE CITIZENS POST CONTACT US

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THE CITIZENS POST EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION ONE SOUTH FIXTURES

Saturday 26th January 2019 League AFC Totton v Fleet Town Bideford v Bristol Manor Farm Blackfield & Langley v Paulton Rovers Cinderford Town v Larkhall Athletic Melksham Town v Moneyfields Slimbridge v Barnstaple Town Street v Mangotsfield United Thatcham Town v Highworth Town WCFC v Cirencester Town Yate Town v Evesham United

Tuesday 29th January 2019 League Cup Hartley Wintney v Blackfield & Langley (19:30)

Saturday 2nd February 2019 League AFC Totton v Paulton Rovers Barnstaple Town v Mangotsfield United Bristol Manor Farm v Thatcham Town Cirencester Town v Larkhall Athletic Evesham United v Slimbridge Fleet Town v Yate Town Highworth Town v WCFC Melksham Town v Bideford Moneyfields v Blackfield & Langley Street v Cinderford Town

Friday 8th February 2019 League WCFC v AFC Totton

Saturday 9th February 2019 League Bideford v Street Blackfield & Langley v Highworth Town Cinderford Town v Melksham Town Larkhall Athletic v Barnstaple Town Mangotsfield United v Fleet Town Paulton Rovers v Moneyfields Slimbridge v Cirencester Town Thatcham Town v Evesham United Yate Town v Bristol Manor Farm THE CITIZENS POST TOP GOALSCORERS

EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH DIVISION ONE SOUTH

1. Ben Whitehead (Cirencester Town) 22 2. Lewis Powell (Larkhall Athletic) 16 3. Steve Hutchings (Moneyfields) 15 4. Lerone ‘Rudi’ Plummer (Blackfield & Langley) 14 5. Craig Feeney (AFC Totton) 12 6. Alan Griffin (Cirencester Town) 12 7. Ryan Turner (Bideford) 11 8. Tyrell Mitford (WCFC) 11 9. Ashley Edenborough (Highworth Town) 10 10. Owen Howe (Bristol Manor Farm) 10

WYVERN LEAGUE

1. Brandon Jewell (Salisbury) 13 2. Aidan Shepherd (Wimborne Town) 13 3. George Gregory (Moneyfields) 9 4. Efu Kazadi (AFC Portchester) 8 5. Louis McWilliams (Wimborne Town) 8 6. Kelvin Obaze (AFC Portchester) 8 7. Reece Tuppen (AFC Portchester) 8 8. Jordi Bond (Sholing) 7 9. Daniel Hunt (Wimborne Town) 7 10. Edgar Zanin (Christchurch) 7

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH LEAGUE

1. Freddie Bullard (Brockenhurst) 21 2. Toby Bailey (Brockenhurst) 19 3. Nick Riley (Team Solent) 14 4. Brendan Cox (Moneyfields) 12 5. Matt Wotton (AFC Totton) 12 6. Sam White (Brockenhurst) 11 7. Callum Esfandiari (Team Solent) 9 8. James Shorey (Brockenhurst) 8 9. Luke Bennett (Team Solent) 7 10. Isaac Bourne (Brockenhurst) 7

THE CITIZENS POST WCFC U18s LEAGUE TABLE

POS CLUB P W D L GD PTS

1 WCFC 8 8 0 0 17 24

2 TEAM SOLENT 9 8 0 1 22 24

3 BROCKENHURST 11 5 2 4 9 17

4 MONEYFIELDS 6 5 0 1 3 15

5 AFC STONEHAM 6 3 1 2 -1 10

6 SHOLING 7 3 1 3 -1 10

7 AFC TOTTON 9 2 2 5 -6 8

8 CHRISTCHURCH 10 1 0 9 -4 3

9 AFC 10 0 0 10 -39 0 PORTCHESTER

WCFC U18s FIXTURES

27/01/19 Team Solent U18s v WCFC U18s – League 03/02/19 WCFC U18s v Moneyfields U18s – League (At Whitchurch United FC) 10/02/19 Christchurch U18s v WCFC U18s – League 17/02/19 WCFC U18s v Team Solent U18s – League (At Whitchurch United FC) 24/02/19 WCFC U18s v AFC Stoneham U18s – League (At Whitchurch United FC) 03/03/19 Brockenhurst U18S v WCFC U18s – League 10/03/19 AFC Stoneham U18s v WCFC U18s – League

THE CITIZENS POST FA CUP FACTFILE

WINCHESTER CITY FC are the proud winners of the FA Cup Fact-file Performance of the Year Award. Here is what Phil Annets, founder of FA Cup Fact-file and FA Cup Team awards has said:

“The FACTAs were introduced in the 2015-16 season to recognise the efforts and performances of non-league clubs in the FA Cup. Over 640 non-league clubs participate in this great Cup competition each year, but the vast majority of their achievements go under the radar. The FACTAs are designed to raise awareness of these achievements and were voted on by thousands of non-league clubs' fans. The 2018-19 Performance of the Year FACTA recognises the best one-off match performances - a giant-killing, a comeback win, a large margin of victory etc. - and is awarded this year to Winchester City for their excellent 4-1 away win at higher league side Merthyr Town in the 2nd Qualifying Round. The Southern League Division 1 South side defeated their Southern League Premier South opponent’s courtesy of a Tyrell Mitford hat-trick and a Jamie Barron strike. Craig Davis' side won the national public vote against seven other nominated non-league teams by the closest of margins, but are the deserved winners of this year's Performance of the FA Cup FACTA.”

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LEAGUE HONOURS

Southern League: Play-Off Semi-Finalists (2016)

Wessex Premier League: Winners (2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2011-12)

Runners-Up (2004- 2005, 2014-2015)

Hampshire County League: Winners (1928-1929)

Hampshire Premier League: Winners (2002-2003)

Hampshire League Division 1: Winners (2001-2002)

Runners-Up (1929-1930, 1949-1950 & 1970-1971)

Hampshire League Division 2: Winners (1957-1958, 1973-1974 & 1991-1992)

Hampshire League Division 3: Runners-Up (1967-1968 & 1979-1980)

Hampshire League Division 3 East: Runners-Up (1949-1950 & 1951-1952)

Hampshire League North Division: Winners (1904-1905 & 1928-1929)

Runners-Up (1909- 1910, 1911-1912 & 1919-1920)

Hampshire League Championship Shield: Winners (1928-1929)

Hampshire League Combination Division 2: Winners (2005-2006)

South Hampshire League: Winners (1896-1897, 1897-1898 & 1898-1899)

North Hants League: Winners (2002-2003)

THE CITIZENS POST CUP HONOURS

FA Vase: Winners (2004)

Hampshire Senior Cup: Winners (1935 & 2005)

Finalists (1888 & 2016)

Hampshire Tournament Cup: Winners (1888)

Finalists (1889 & 1890)

Hampshire Floodlit Cup: Winners (2005)

Finalists (2003)

Russell Cotes Cup: Winners (1955 & 1971)

North Hants Senior Cup: Winners (1982, 1987, 2002 & 2015)

North Hants League Cup: Winners (2003)

Southampton Senior Cup: Winners (1950, 1952, 2001 & 2003)

Finalists (1909) Basingstoke Senior Cup: Finalists (2002)

Andover & District Open Cup: Winners (2002)

Hampshire Intermediate Cup: Winners (1952, 1968, 1973 & 2002)

Wessex League Cup: Winners (2004)

Wyvern Challenge Shield: Finalists (2013)

Hampshire League, League Cup: Winners (1994 & 2003)

Hampshire League Combination Cup: Finalists (2002)

Hampshire Chronicle Cup: Winners (2005)

Southern Newspapers Invitation Cup: Winners (1971)

Inter-League Challenge: Winners (2001 & 2002)

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THE CITIZENS POST PLAYER PROFILES

RYAN PRYCE – Ex-AFC Bournemouth Goalkeeper that also lists Salisbury City, Gosport Borough and Fleet Town amongst his former clubs. Pryce made five senior appearances for the Cherries, making his debut against Southend United.

DANNY KING - Left sided defender, the clubs longest-serving player currently and a real fans favourite. A teacher by trade, he has played for Chelsea and Southampton in his youth. Danny reached his testimonial year last season and had his testimonial at the end of the 2017-18 campaign.

JOSH HARFIELD – 23-year-old defender who has played for Whitchurch United and most recently, Fleet Town, Harfield has returned to City last summer, a player with real potential for the future.

JOE HAYWARD – Defender who joined us last season having previously been with Eastleigh FC, unfortunately broke his leg recently but returned quickly and showed what great potential he has. Delighted he is with us again this year and look forward to seeing him in action.

JOE COOK – Returned to the club in the early part of this season having also been a Citizen last campaign. Versatile can play in either defence or midfield.

JAMIE BARRON - Resigned from Gosport Borough Jamie has played for Salisbury, Andover, Sholing and Folland Sports. A winner of a Schools National Cup medal. Appointed Captain for another season and a really important player for us.

OLI BAILEY – 20-year-old striker who has joined the club last summer from Gosport Borough, has also previously played for Swindon Supermarine and started out as a youngster at Southampton FC. Pacey, enthusiastic forward with a bright future. Scored 21 goals last season and is looking to push on again this campaign.

ROB CARR – 24-year-old highly rated winger that has previously played for both Woking and also Fleet Town. Another regular goal scorer with 20 goals plus in his last 3 seasons for Fleet Town. Entering his second season with the Citizens.

SIMBA MLAMBO – Also signed from Davis’ former club, Fleet Town. Mlambo has spent the past few seasons in North Hampshire and was an Alton Town player before this. Can play wide or up front and a player with immense speed and power in the air. Another playing starting his second season with City.

JOSH TOMBS - 17-year-old youth team goalkeeper who was promoted to the first team squad this year after an excellent season in the reserves last season.

JOSH CORNER - midfielder who is still in the youth team but made several appearances and impressed last season despite his young age.

HARVEY CLARK - Another youth team player who made a first team debut last season, he is a defender who we have high hopes for.

TYRELL MITFORD - Forward player signed from Team Solent, played for Gosport at step 3 last season, excited to have this player on board and has already settled in well after signing this summer. Mitford previously has football league experience with QPR. JAKE RAWKINS - Diminutive tricky winger who we signed from Bemerton in the Wessex league after scoring a lot of goals for them last season. He has played at this level previously for AFC Totton.

LIAM GILBERT - Combative ball playing midfield player in his first full season for the Citizens after signing halfway through last season, previously captain for AFC Totton.

MATT ANDREWS - Forward player signed this summer from Fareham Town, has played at this level in the past for Petersfield Town. Currently dual-registered with Fleetlands in the Hampshire Premier League.

BRAD GALE - Powerful midfielder who has signed after a brief spell last season, played for Verwood Town and Poole Town where he was highly regarded by their supporters. Currently dual-registered with Hamworthy United.

BEN SUNLEY - goal scoring Forward player who had a fantastic season in the reserves last season, still a youth team player but has been heavily involved in the 1st team already.

CALLUM KITCHER - Delighted to sign Callum this season, he joined our reserves after the deadline day at end of last season, played a number of games for the reserve team and impressed, look forward to having him in the squad this season. Currently dual-registered with Bemerton Heath Harlequins.

BRETT CUNNINGHAM – A young 17-year-old midfielder who joined the club from Farnborough earlier this season. A tricky winger with bags of pace.

MATT BENHAM – Returned to City this season from Thatcham Town. Creative forward-thinking player with an eye for goal. Currently dual-registered with Bitton AFC.

GEORGE SHORT – Returned to City this season from Bracknell Town and has also previously played for Slough Town. Returning from injury shortly.

IK HILL – A winger who has re-joined the club from Alresford Town. Hill left the club in the summer to join the Magpies but is now back and has scored once already since he returned.

BRENDAN NORRIS – Goalkeeper who has returned to the club at the beginning of 2019, signing from Evo-Stik League South Division One South rivals, Fleet Town. Brendan has played for City before and is now in his second spell at the club.

STAFF PROFILES

CRAIG DAVIS – Player-Manager who came to City from Fleet Town after relinquishing his position as Manager. Took over as Interim Manager until the end of the 2016-17 season before taking over the reins permanently. His playing career started off as a pro at Cardiff City before spells at Bashley, Salisbury, Gosport Borough and AFC Totton. Has won both the Southern League South and West and Premier as a player.

JO BROCKSOM - Jo is in her 3rd season now at Winchester as Sports therapist, this is her 1st season taking a leading role though, has been integral in keeping our players on the pitch and delighted to have her with the club again this season.

PETE MILLARD – Scout – Someone Craig Davis brought to the club this season and has previously worked for Bashley FC and Craig at Fleet Town, has a wealth of knowledge and provides important information to Craig throughout the season, really crucial member of the management team. THE CITIZENS POST TODAY’S SQUADS

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RYAN PRYCE MATEUSZ WIERCZOREK DANNY KING WILL CHRISTOPHER JOE HAYWARD LOUIS SPALDING JOSH HARFIELD ALEXANDRU ALBERT JOE COOK ELLIS DUNTON ROB FLOOKS ADAM CONNOLLY SIMBA MLAMBO TOMMY ANDERSON JAMIE BARRON © MICHAEL POOK LIAM GILBERT ALAN GRIFFIN © IK HILL BEN WHITEHEAD JAKE RAWKINS JACK FREEMAN TYRELL MITFORD JAMES MORTIMER-JONES OLI BAILEY OWEN WINDSOR HARVEY CLARK AIDAN BENNETT CRAIG DAVIS JORDAN MORRIS BRENDAN NORRIS BABACOURR JARRA BRETT CUNNINGHAM ROB CARR