THE OFFICIAL 2020/2021 MATCHDAY PROGRAMME v Met Police SATURDAYSATURDAY 26TH 31ST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2020, 3PM BUILDBASEBUILDBASE FA FATROPHY TROPHY - SECOND - THIRD QUALIFYING ROUND Harry Butcher 1936-2020 Felixstowe & Walton United FC to Harry was also a well known figure around town for pay respects to local football figure all the work he did as a carpenter and for his general DIY skills and there is many a beach hut still standing ahead of FA Trophy tie. that owes its survival to Harry. A minutes silence will be held before Tomorrows FA He was a great family man with 4 children, grand Trophy fixture v Met Police FC for Harry Butcher who children and great grand children and will be sorely passed away last week. missed by his wife of 63 years Marie and the rest of his family. The whole Butcher family have dedicated many years of service to local Junior and Senior football We who would like to thank Felixstowe & Walton clubs, especially the Seasiders, and one of Harrys United for this very kind gesture and wish them all sons, Colin paid this tribute- the very best for todays match and the future.” “Harry was a well known figure in local football and Seasiders Life-Vice President Tony Barnes, a former managed Felixstowe Spartans from 1974 till 1994, member of Felixstowe Spartans, said “Harry was a and there were not many local footballers that he did much loved figure around the Town and did so much not have on the books during that period. for football in Felixstowe. We hope many former players and friends can join us in a fitting tribute to He also organised the Legendary Easter trips to St Harry on Saturday.” Job in Belgium to take part in their tournament and the memories and stories will live long in the minds of all those that went. JOINT CHAIRMAN... ANDY CLARKE Good afternoon ladies and gents. day, Great Wakering beating money bags A very warm welcome to all for Romford 3-0, one of the favourites Aveley today’s FA Trophy match against losing at home to Brentwood. Then somehow Wakering conceding six at the Met Police. A side I can’t home to Basildon, followed by Romfords remember us having previously defeat to Witham. played but I’m sure Mr Griffiths It’s early doors but in both cases it does will correct me if wrong. suggest that the respective leagues could However, a real opportunity for the boys be more open than in previous years. In to continue their fine start to the season with the Premier league I’m sure playing behind a test against a side from a higher league. closed doors will have a massive effect on To a degree its nice to be the underdogs all teams and I very much doubt this will tie against one of the big boys. with nothing to lose. change until next season. Please all enjoy the game and adhere It looks like the dreaded C19 has had In the case of the Isthmian league I would to the clubs latest C19 policy in the ground. an effect on all levels of football, in particular suggest fewer sponsors, tightening of belts, I can only apologise on behalf of the club with regard to the word consistency. cash flow and survival being the name of for these but unfortunately it’s totally out Looking at the Premier league who the game will have brought us all more in of our hands and we must abide by the would have ever thought Man City would line with each other, only time will tell. governments LAWS to maintain football at concede five at home, Liverpool to let in Let’s hope the lads can do the business the Goldstar Ground. We are still doing seven and Spurs to get six at Old Trafford today and leave us all at 4:45pm looking our utmost to ensure your trip to the club (apart from Mr Barnes!) forward to Monday’s draw, with a little is a pleasurable one. The same can be said in our league, more money in the bank (keeping Mr Witham conceding seven on the opening Hammond happy!) and hopefully a home Stay Safe, Andy. ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND PUMP ENGINEERING PLUMMERS DELL, GIPPING ROAD, GREAT BLAKENHAM IPSWICH, SUFFOLK IP6 0JG Tel: 0143 830272 Email: [email protected] www.boardley-roberts.co.uk FROM THE DUGOUT ANDY CRUMP It has been a fantastic return to all three points. I have seen a few comments football at the Goldstar ground this about us scoring late in the game again and season with what we hope has the expectation from Boards and the rest been some enjoyable performances of us management has always been that for you all to take in. On paper there fitness never becomes an issue. Credit must go to the work done by Charlotte and is absolutely no doubt that today’s Stu Stevenson in creating and supporting opposition will provide our biggest that mentality in the players who themselves test yet in another important fixture have to buy into it and have been first for the club in the FA Trophy. class in that respect. Games like today are of course what good footballers will always want and Met Police have started their 2020/21 campaign strongly in the league and like us will be looking to progress to the next round of this competition. Let’s be very honest, we will have to be at our absolute best today to do that but I know the players will be ready to give the best possible account of themselves in front of our home crowd. Following another strong performance Saturday a lot of you will have joined us in I know the players will being disappointed to see the game with be ready to give the best Bury beaten by the weather. I thought we possible account of showed a real maturity in our performance themselves in front of our Saturday and the solid base set by Jake and the back four certainly allowed us to home crowd grow into the game and deservingly take It is also notable that the squad has class over the last 2 weeks and I was been strengthened over the close season delighted that work was rewarded with the and that brings some much needed all important goal Saturday after coming competition for places but of course off the bench. I know each and every some incredibly hard decisions for us as player will continue to make it tough for us! managers. Saturday I believe we saw the I hope you enjoy today, I really hope positive side of that scenario. Milo has another big crowd at the Goldstar will see had to be patient over recent weeks with the continued progress being made by others in possession of shirts doing well, this fantastic group of footballers! but his attitude in training has been first Andy Matchday sponsorship from £75 plus VAT (Reserves £40 plus VAT) Includes entry, programme and hospitality for up to 4 guests. Plus advertising in the programme, PA announcements and on Seasiders TV. You’ll also have the opportunity to select and present the Man of the Match award. For more information email [email protected] IMPORTANT INFORMATION - IMPORTANT INFORMATION Felixstowe & Walton United FC Matchday Covid-19 Rules These rules are in force for every match played at the enclosed ground, including U18, Reserves, First Team, ITFC Women and County Competitions. The restrictions have been tightened following an inspection by Environmental Health and wil be enforced by our stewarding team, for the safety of everyone. Please respect our staff and volunteers in the application of these laws. Before Arriving and staying within the same group. To aid this, All visitors should undertake a personal Covid-19 yellow box markings have been added around health check before leaving home. Anyone the perimeter. Please avoid standing in experiencing a high temperature; a new, continuous hatched areas. cough; a loss of, or change to, your sense of • Seating is restricted in the grandstand, with smell or taste should follow the Government rules every other row taped off and you must leave a and isolate themselves at home. seat spare between each person, or group from the same household or bubble. On Arrival • Toilets are one-in, one-out. • Capacity limited to 400. If you have an online • Alcohol is table service only, both inside the ticket please have it open and ready for scanning clubhouse and the outside seating area. All at the entrance, to speed up entry and avoid drinks should be ordered from, and consumed queues forming. at a table. • Check in using the NHS Covis App QR codes • Food and other refreshments can be ordered on display at all entrances. If the app is not from the snack bar hatch, but must be consumed available to you, we will take your conatct whilst seated, either in the seating areas, or in details manually. the stands. • Use the hand sanitiser stations situation at all • To aid the seated consumption of food and entry points and throughout the ground and drink, it has been necessary to cordon off areas clubhouse. of the ground, particularly the viewing area • Bring a mask. The wearing of a face covering is between the players tunnel and club shop. mandatory (unless exempt) in any inside area. Please do not stand in this area and block the Whilst not mandatory in the rest of the ground, view of seated persons.