£1.00 Welcome to Stag Meadow
Windsor F.C. v Woodley United Saturday 4th November 2017 Kick Off 3:00pm Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Stag Meadow for todays HLP match against Woodley United.
I offer a warm welcome to our visitors from Reading and trust supporters, players and officials have had a trouble free journey over.
I extend that welcome to our match day officials and again hope Messrs Bougouizi, Kelly & Kaya enjoy their very brief stay with us in The Great Park.
It has been an excellent past few weeks. Seven wins on the bounce and plenty of goals. We've also managed to keep a number of clean sheets, which is as pleasing as the goals flying in.
The challenge now is to forget the last seven matches and start again. We have to apply the same levels of intensity and commitment and see if we can do it all over!
At time of going to print we have just found out that we have been drawn at home in the Quarter Final of the Berks & Bucks against the winners of the tie between Ascot United & MK Dons.
We have attempted to keep you updated with the most recent round of fixture changes and these are noted in this issue.
One sad piece of news is the passing of Jimmy Hartridge. One of the good guys, a local footballing talent, taken away too soon. Our thoughts and condolences are offered to Jimmy and his family.
Enjoy the game Matt
Page 1 – www.thamesmotorgroup.co.uk From the Bench
October has been an exciting month - 6 wins on the spin with 5 of the victories coming away from home.
The group are working hard for each other and are enjoying each other’s company. It certainly helps having a settled squad to work with, and these victories have created a boisterous and enjoyable environment within the dressing room.
We have had to deal with a change in goal for the last 5 games as Hugo has been in Italy with Brentford FC. It was an opportunity for Hugo to continue his development and to gain more experience within a professional club, and couple that with being away from home for 8/9 days it has been an invaluable lesson for him.
In terms of replacing Hugo, we had one or two options. On the face of it Henry looked to be the ideal candidate, but once we looked at his schedule for our U18s and his involvement with the Academy it became apparent that we had to look outside the club. In my opinion Henry’s workload was too big, and the level of disruption within our U18s and the Academy was something that I had to consider.
We opted to run with Justice for the 4 games and, in fairness, it worked out in our favour. He has been very well protected by the outfield players, and he had an extra game against Flackwell due to Hugo injuring himself in the warm up.
Decisions need to made at certain times and on reflection did we get it right? Well, our results suggest we did!
However, Hugo’s unavailability has thrown up an interesting debate. Both Sanj and Ian Gould consider themselves to be decent replacements and, for those of you with an even longer memory, John Bowley has been in touch and has also offered his services!
It does lend itself to Sanj and Ian sharing the last game of the season. What do you think ??
Page 2 – www.thamesmotorgroup.co.uk From the Bench
Back to reality! Our recent form has pleased everyone, goals scored and only 3 goals conceded in open play. The belief within the group is improving with every win, and we are now creating a winning culture. Admittedly one or two victories have been more substance over style, but the bottom line is that winning will always remain paramount.
Having been away from home since the 14th October, and played 5 games, we are relying on a strong squad, and the input from our experienced players has been so important. Their desire and knowledge have been the main contributors to our form, and everyone is bouncing off the energy that is being created.
The challenge ahead is to keep pushing each other and continuing to improve. We remain in the FA Vase, and we progressed in the Challenge Cup by defeating Flackwell on Saturday. Whilst every cup competition is important, the reality is that we will be judged on our league position at the end of the season, so when the opportunity comes along to take points we need to be ready and fully focused.
The make-up of the squad is fairly straight forward. Gus is within the group to gain experience by working closely with Knighty and Barry and I would be disappointed if he did not learn from these two.
Although his game time is limited in the First Team his time will come. Keaton is another striker who is chomping at the bit to get game time, but with Barry and Knighty performing as they are a degree of patience is required.
Mick
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In May 2016 the Football Club launched its Trade Your Trade Scheme. The following are now our local business partners and we are very grateful for their continued support;
Page 4 – www.thamesmotorgroup.co.uk Where in the World
Paul Smithson has been appointed the Football Club’s Brand Ambassador and we thank Paul for volunteering his time.
Paul has been tasked with driving the Windsor FC “Union” brand and you will see various initiatives over the next few months.
To start with, we’d like to see you, or your Windsor FC Union shirt, in, on, next to or under landmarks of the world!
Send your photographs to [email protected] and we’ll make sure they get proudly displayed on the website gallery page and in the match day programme.
Can you work out where Paul is pictured below?
If you guessed Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin you are correct. If you guessed he’s flanked by Chuck and Hank give yourself a bonus point!
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Hellenic League Round Up
Premier Division @ 1st November 2017
P W D L GD PT Highworth Town 14 13 0 1 35 39 Bracknell Town 16 11 2 3 27 35 Flackwell Heath 16 11 2 3 19 35 Thatcham Town 16 10 4 2 24 34 Wantage Town 16 11 1 4 21 34 Brimscombe & Thrupp 17 10 2 5 12 32 Longlevens 15 6 4 5 -3 22 Royal Wootton Bassett 16 6 4 6 -8 22 Windsor 13 6 3 4 10 21 Brackley Town Saints 16 5 5 6 6 20 Binfield 13 5 4 4 -1 19 Oxford City Nomads 16 6 1 9 -3 19 Tuffley Rovers 15 4 5 6 -7 17 Woodley United 16 4 4 8 -18 16 Lydney Town 13 4 3 6 -6 15 Abingdon United 17 3 4 10 -18 13 Highmoor Ibis 15 2 5 8 -14 11 Ascot United 16 3 1 12 -21 10 Burnham 16 2 3 11 -30 9 Fairford Town 16 1 5 10 -25 8
HLP Fixtures Saturday 4th November 2017
Ascot United v Thatcham Town Brackley Town Saints v Highmoor Ibis Burnham v Bracknell Town Fairford Town v Wantage Town Highworth Town v Brimscombe & Thrupp Lydney Town v Abingdon United Royal Wootton Bassett v Longlevens
HLP Results Saturday 28th October 2017
Binfield 1-4 Brackley Town Saints Bracknell Town 1-1 Thatcham Town Brimscombe & Thrupp 3-0 Ascot United Highmoor Ibis 1-1 Lydney Town Highworth Town 2-4 Wantage Town Longlevens 3-2 Abingdon United Royal Wootton Bassett 1-1 Fairford Town Tuffley Rovers 1-0 Woodley United
www.hellenicleague.co.uk
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How Far is that?
Truro City's chairman has revealed he will ask Torquay to share Plainmoor if they gain promotion to the National League, as the White Tigers prepare to leave Treyew Road at the end of the season.
Truro, who travel to Charlton on Saturday as the first Cornish club in the FA Cup first round since 1969, are flying in Step 2 and have dreams of promotion to Non- League's top-tier.
However, redevelopment plans at Treyew Park, scheduled to finally begin at the end of this campaign, mean Truro will be without a home for the duration of the 2017-18 season.
Speaking to BBC Sport, the club's chairman Peter Masters said: "Our friends at Torquay United will possibly host us again, I would have to ask them.
"I'm a good friend of [Torquay chairman] Clarke Osborn, and I'm sure if Truro went knocking they would assist, there's no problem with that."
The White Tigers hope to move to the planned Stadium for Cornwall, but work on the £10 million arena, which will be shared with the Cornish Pirates, is yet to begin. As a result, Treyew Road's developers have agreed to give Truro time to find a temporary home, but that agreement only runs until the end of this campaign.
If Truro reach the National League, a move to Plainmoor could materialise, but failure to achieve promotion could see them remain in Cornwall, potentially playing their home games at South West Peninsula League side Bodmin Town.
"If we get promoted then the decision will have to be taken as to 'do we want to take that promotion?'“ "If we do take it we'll be playing outside of the county for a period of one season, if we don't take it we'll be playing within Cornwall for that season.
"It's a big decision, but that decision can be made when we know what level we’ll be at “
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Respect. It's been banded around in football over recent years. The FA have rolled out initiatives, programmes and campaigns. We've all seen the shirt sleeve logos and centre circle banners?
Respect comes in many forms though, and I'm arguing that the Football Association themselves are showing little or no respect to clubs at our current level (you could probably pull the level above into that).
Our league fixtures were announced less than 10 days before the scheduled start of the season. Less than 10 days. Think about that.
The phrase "If you fail to prepare then prepare to fail" comes to mind.
Since the fixtures were given to our club secretary I must have seen at least three amendments to the fixture list.
I spotted league fixtures on consecutive days in December and we currently will play one team on consecutive weekends - home and away. That'll be down to the speed at which the league themselves feel they have to put a fixture list together, not having had time to check, re-check and consult.
The league season finishes around the first weekend in May...if clubs are appealing points deductions or ground issues (which tends to be the reasoning behind league constitution delays) after that weekend then the system has failed.
The Football Association needs to show some respect and allow clubs such as ours time to prepare for a season.
Fixture lists, posters, season tickets and programmes all need time to prepare and print. The less time given, the more cost and inconvenience incurred.
It's simply unfair and unnecessary.
Page 1 – www.thamesmotorgroup.co.uk Academy Team Fixtures 17/18
This season our Academy team will be playing in the National League U19 Alliance East.
Home matches will be played at Stag Meadow and will be midweek afternoons. Matches will Kick Off at 2:00pm.
Entry to matches is FREE for season ticket holders and there will be a charge for adults (amount to be confirmed).
DATE OPPOSITION H/A COMPETITION 20 September Andover Town A L0-1 NLU19A E 27 September Oxford City A L1-3 NLU19A E 11 October Hungerford Town A D2-2 NLU19A E 20 October MAIDENHEAD UTD H W2-1 NLU19A E 01 November GOSPORT BOROUGH H W5-0 NLU19A E 08 November Eastleigh Blues A NLU19A E 22 November FARNBOROUGH H NLU19A E 29 November Chippenham Town A NLU19A E 06 December BASINGSTOKE TOWN H NLU19A E 13 December Bashley A NLU19A E 10 January BASHLEY H NLU19A E 31 January ANDOVER TOWN H NLU19A E 07 February OXFORD CITY H NLU19A E 28 February Maidenhead United A NLU19A E 07 March HUNGERFORD TOWN H NLU19A E 14 March Gosport Borough A NLU19A E 21 March EASTLEIGH BLUES H NLU19A E 11 April Farnborough A NLU19A E 18 April CHIPPENHAM TOWN H NLU19A E 25 April Basingstoke Town A NLU19A E
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U18’s Team Fixtures 2017/18
The season is underway and started brilliantly for our Under 18 team. The opening match a tough looking trip to Chalfont St Peter. A strong Windsor side, including Gus Bowles, Louis Maggs and Brad Birchmore swept the home side away 4-0.
Our attempt to win this seasons Grant McLellan Cup, after being beaten finalists last season, started off with an impressive home victory against Manorcroft United last midweek.
Finn Kelly-Lewis and Dan Roth scored first half goals to put Windsor in control, before Manorcroft struck in the 2nd half. Windsor saw the game out and await the draw for the next round.
DATE OPPOSITION KO H/A COMP/RESULT
12/09/2017 Chalfont St Peter 7.45pm A Won 4-0
18/09/2017 Alton 7:30pm H Won 4-0
25/09/2017 Colney Heath 7.45pm A Lost 3-4
04/10/2017 Buckingham Athletic (FAYC) 7:45pm H Lost 4-7aet
08/10/2017 Burnham Juniors Lynx (BBCUP) 2:00pm A Won 2-2 Pens
12/10/2017 Flackwell Heath 7:45pm A Lost 0-3
16/10/2017 MANORCROFT UNITED (GM Cup) 7:45pm H Won 2-1
19/10/2017 CB Hounslow United 7.45pm A Won 4-3
08/11/2017 ABBEY RANGER 7.30pm H ACYLCUP
23/11/2017 Holmer Green 7.45pm A ACYL E
27/11/2017 COLNEY HEATH 7.30pm H ACYL E
06/12/2017 Wembley 7.45pm A ACYL E
18/12/2017 HANWELL TOWM 7.30pm H ACYL E
08/01/2018 HOLMER GREEN 7.30pm H ACYL E
22/01/2018 WEMBLEY 7.30pm H ACYL E
05/02/2018 FLACKWELL HEATH 7.30pm H ACYL E
Entry to All Under 18 League home matches is FREE for season ticket holders and there will be a charge for adults (likely to be £4).
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Starts Sub Goals Hugo Sobte 15
Justice Owusu 5 Henry Poole 1 Ramel Sutherland 5 12 2 Haydon Clack 17 1 4 Brad Pearce
Ashley Smith 16 2 1 Riccardo Cannon 7 3 6 Luke Brooks-Smith 18 2 Nadir Shafi 15 5 10 Kieran Knight 15 2 8 Andrew Ingram 16 1 3
Denzel Bonilla-Hurtado 5 2 Gus Bowles 1 3 Keaton August 6 Barry Hayles 20 5 Paul Coyne 14 1
Jack Denton 17 2 7 Elliott Woodham 7 Joash Nembhard 17 2 George Gould 6 3 George Olulode 1
No Longer in the Squad: Billy Oram (2 Starts, 4 Subs), Remmel Clarke (1 Start), Charlie Dean (1 Sub) , Taufee Skandari (2 Starts, 1 Sub), Harry Tucker (1 Start), Jon Case (6 Starts, 1 Sub), & Cheyenne Cripps (5 Subs)
Page 14 – Kindly Sponsored by Cox Green School Fixtures & Results 2017/18
Date Versus H/A Comp Att Result 5/8/17 Wembley H FAC EP 136 1-4 12/8/17 Tuffley Rovers A HPL 72 0-1 19/8/17 Royal Wootton Bassett A HPL 82 1-1 22/8/17 Oxford City Nomads A HPL 62 5-2 26/8/17 Fairford Town H HPL 121 1-1 28/8/17 Ascot United H HPL 185 3-0 2/9/17 Brimscombe & Thrupp A HPL 102 4-4 9/9/17 Devizes Town H FAV1Q 110 2-1 12/9/17 Oxford City Nomads H HPL 59 3-0 16/9/17 Brackley Town A HP: 80 1-3 19/9/17 Chalfont St Peter A BBSC 59 3-2 23/9/17 Whitchurch United H FAV2Q 96 8-0 30/9/17 Longlevens H HPL 107 0-3 3/10/17 Royal Wootton Bassett H HPL 102 0-1 7/10/17 Highmoor Ibis A BSCC 87 2-0 14/10/17 Highmoor Ibis H HPL 100 3-1 17/10/17 Abingdon United A HPL 52 4-0 21/10/17 Flackwell Heath A FAV1 102 5-2 24/10/17 Burnham A HPL 92 2-0 28/10/17 Flackwell Heath A BSCC 76 3-2 31/10/17 Newport Pagnell Town H BBSC 53 2-0 4/11/17 Woodley United H HPL 3.00pm 12/11/17 Erith Town A FAV2R 3.00pm 18/11/17 Fairford Town A HPL 3.00pm 21/11/17 Abingdon United H HPL 7.45pm 25/11/17 Burnham H HPL 3.00pm 27/11/17 Woodley United A PPFLC2 7:45pm 2/12/17 Flackwell Heath A HPL 3:00pm 5/12/17 Bracknell Town A HPL 7:45pm 9/12/17 Thatcham Town H HPL 3.00pm 11/12/17 Binfield A HPL 7:45pm 16/12/17 Wantage Town A HPL 3.00pm 23/12/17 Brackley Town Saints H HPL 3.00pm 26/12/17 Ascot United A HPL 3.00pm 30/12/17 Lydney Town H HPL 3.00pm 6/1/18 Tuffley Rovers H HPL 3.00pm 13/1/18 Fairford Town A HPL 3.00pm 20/1/18 Brimscombe & Thrupp H HPL 3.00pm 27/1/18 Longlevens A HPL 3.00pm 3/2/18 Highmoor Ibis A HPL 3.00pm 10/2/18 Highworth Town H HPL 3.00pm 17/2/18 Woodley United A HPL 3.00pm 24/2/18 Bracknell Town H HPL 3.00pm 10/3/18 Flackwell Heath H HPL 3.00pm 17/3/18 Thatcham Town A HPL 3.00pm 24/3/18 Wantage Town H HPL 3.00pm 31/3/18 Highworth Town A HPL 3.00pm 2/4/18 Lydney Town A HPL 3.00pm 7/4/18 Binfield H HPL 3.00pm
A total of 1848 supporters have watched our matches this season so far, averaging 90 per match. 1069 have attended home matches, the average being 107 Brain Drain Sporting Quiz
It’s that time of the season again where we pit the wits of players and staff against those of supporters!
We have 30 sporting questions to ask, and our victims contestants this season are;
Kieran Knight: Experienced Centre Forward with a wealth of sporting knowledge. The bookies favourite to lift this prestigious prize. Can he live up to the hype? (Total 2 @ Wk2)
Ramel Sutherland: Silky midfield player, a firm favourite in the dressing room. Interrupted his blooming squash career to pursue a career at Stag Meadow. (Total 2 @ Wk2)
Malcolm Williams: He kicks to the left, he kicks to the right, that Malcolm Williams….are his quiz answering skills as well-honed? Time will tell. (Total 0 @ Wk2)
Jon ‘Cookie’ Kirk: Studious and methodical. Carries the hopes of those behind the goal. Stepped up to the plate to compete. (Total 2 @ Wk2)
In this issue we will ask a further 5 questions of the 30 (making a total of 15). The next 5 will appear in Abingdon programme on Tuesday 21st November.
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1. Which 13 year old won two gold medals at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing?
Kieran Ramel Malcolm Cookie
Ellie Tom Daley Tami Grey Ellie Simmonds Simmonds
2. Name the only player in British Rugby League history to win the man of steel award three time?
Kieran Ramel Malcolm Cookie
Martin Johnny Martin Kieron Offiah Wilkinson Offiah Cunningham
3. Michael Schumacher drove for 11 years for which constructor?
Kieran Ramel Malcolm Cookie
Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari
4. Which sports stadium has the largest capacity in the Southern Hemisphere??
Kieran Ramel Malcolm Cookie
Marracana Stag Wembley Nou Camp (Brazil) Meadow
5. True of False, Squash was an event in the 2016 Olympic Games??
Kieran Ramel Malcolm Cookie
True False True False
Answers 1) Ellie Simmonds 2) Ellery Hanley 3) Ferrari 4) Melbourne Cricket Ground 5) False
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STEP 1 National League
STEP 2 National League North & South
STEP 3 Northern Premier League, Southern League & Isthmian League (Premier Divisions)
STEP 4 Northern Premier North & South Div 1, Southern League Central & S/W Div 1 & Isthmian North & South Div 1
STEP 5 & 6 Leagues
Step 5: Combined Counties League Premier, Eastern Counties League Premier, Essex Senior League, Hellenic League Premier, Midland League Premier, NW Counties League Premier, Northern League Div 1, Northern Counties East Premier, Southern Counties East Premier, Spartan South Midlands Premier, Southern Combination Premier, United Counties Premier, Wessex League Premier, Western League Premier. Step 6: Combined Counties League 1, East Midland County League, Eastern Counties Div 1, Hellenic League Div 1 East, Hellenic League Div 1 West, Midland League Div 1, Northern Counties League East Div 1, North West Counties League Div 1, Northern League Div 2, South West Peninsula League Premier, Spartan South Midlands Div 1, Southern Combination Div 1, Southern Counties East Div 1, United Counties Div 1, Wessex League Div 1, West Midlands (Regional) Div 1, Western League Div 1 PROMOTION: Step 4&5: At the end of the season clubs finishing in last place in each of the six divisions at Step 4 will be relegated and placed in the most geographically relevant league. These relegated clubs will be replaced by the highest placed Step 5 club from each division, eligible for promotion….together with the 12 highest ranked 2nd placed clubs, based on a points per game system.
STEP 7 Leagues
Page 18 – www.thamesmotorgroup.co.uk VW Fixtures & Results Virginia Water FC, now playing in the Hellenic League Division One East, are continuing to use Stag Meadow for their home matches this season.
Below is their fixture list. If you find you are struggling to make our away fixture then why not drop into Stag Meadow for your football fix! The bar will be open each VW home match, so you won’t get thirsty. VW Fixture List 2017/18
Date Versus H/A Comp Result
12/8/17 Chalfont Wasps H HL1E W 4-3 19/8/17 Chinnor H HL1E W 3-0 26/8/17 Didcot Town Reserves A HL1E W 3-1 2/9/17 Henley Town H HL1E W 9-0 9/9/17 Thame Rangers A HL1E D 1-1 16/9/17 Bicester Town A HL1E L 0-2 23/9/17 Aldermaston Town A HL1E D 1-1 26/9/17 Milton United H HFC1 W 3-1 30/9/17 Penn Tylers Green A HFC1 D 1-1 3/10/17 Holyport A HFC1 D 1-1 10/10/17 Aston Clinton Dev H BSCC W 8-1 24/10/17 Bagshot H SPC W 5-0 28/10/17 Wkingham & Emmbrk H HL1E W 3-1 31/10/17 Sandhurst Town A HL1E W 2-1 4/11/17 Wokingham & Emmbrook A HL1E 3.00pm 7/11/17 Holyport A PPFC 7.45pm 11/11/17 Aldermaston H BSCC 2 3.00pm 14/11/17 Woodley United H RISC 7.45pm 18/11/17 Wallingford Town H HL1E 2.15pm 2/12/17 Bicester Town H HL1E 3.00pm 9/12/17 Chalfont Wasps A HL1E 3.00pm 12/12/17 Didcot Town Reserves H HL1E 7.45pm 16/12/17 Chinnor A HL1E 3.00pm 6/1/18 Henley Town A HL1E 3.00pm 13/1/18 Holyport H HL1E 3.00pm 20/1/18 Milton United A HL1E 3.00pm 27/1/18 Penn & Tylers Green H HL1E 3.00pm 3/2/18 Sandhurst Town H HL1E 3.00pm 20/2/18 Thame Rangers H HL1E 7.45pm 24/2/18 Wallingford Town A HL1E 3.00pm 3/3/18 AFC Aldermaston H HL1E 3.00pm Hellenic League East Table – Top 4 @ 29th Oct 2017 P W D L F A GD PTS Bicester Town 11 8 2 1 31 14 17 26 Virginia Water 11 6 4 1 28 12 16 22 Penn & Tylers Green 8 6 2 0 28 6 22 20 Wallingford 11 5 3 3 19 15 4 18
Page 19 – Kindly Sponsored by Gibbs and Dandy How Far is that?
Below you will find a table of all of the Hellenic Premier Division teams we will be travelling to this season. Based on our departure point of Stag Meadow, we will travel 1838 miles in total (return).
Our average return journey will be 96.7 miles.
To date, we have travelled 796 miles (43% of the total return mileage). The drive from Stag Meadow to Munich is only 720 miles – to put the mileage into perspective!
Team Ground Postcode Miles
Abingdon Utd Northcourt Rd OX14 1PL 48
Ascot Utd Racecourse Grd SL5 7RA 6
Binfield Stubbs Lane RG42 5NR 10
Brackley Saints St James Park NN13 7EJ 58
Bracknell Town Larges Lane RG12 9AN 8
Brimscombe & T The Meadow GL5 2SH 85
Burnham The Gore SL1 8JG 7
Fairford Town Cinder Lane GL7 4AX 73
Flackwell Heath Wilks Park HP10 9EA 18
Highmoor Ibis Rivermoor RG30 6AY 28
Highworth Town The Elms Rec SN6 7DD 64
Longlevens Saw Mills End GL4 3DG 90
Lydney Town Recreation Grd GL15 5RU 113
Oxford C Nomads City Stadium OX3 0NQ 41
R.Wootton Bass Gerard Buxton SN4 8DS 64
Thatcham Town Waterside Park RG19 4PA 34
Tuffley Rovers Glevum Park GL2 5DT 95
Wantage Town Alfredian Park OX12 8DW 49
Woodley Utd Rivermoor RG30 6AY 28
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This seasons Player of the Month award is kindly sponsored by Peter Martin. Peter J. Martin & Son are a long-established family firm of antique furniture dealers.
Whether you are looking for a table, sideboard, or chairs for the dining room, a wardrobe, bedside cabinet, chest of drawers, or mirror for the bedroom, or even a desk or bookcase for your library or office, Peter Martin can assist!
The monthly winner will be presented with a bottle of bubbly.
Month Winner
August Ashley Smith
September Joash Nembhard
October Jack Denton
November
Page 21 - www.pjmartin-antiques.co.uk Scotty the Stag
Hi Stag Fans!!
Hopefully I might see you around the ground at some point this season………Here’s hoping !!
First it’s Halloween and then hot on its heels is Bonfire Night tomorrow. Nothing for ages and then two great excuses for parties in the same week !!! I think there needs to be some serious changes to the calendar to spread things around a bit better. We need to get this stuff sorted out !! Write to your MPs people !!!
Mind you. Free fireworks are free fireworks. There pretty much isn’t a better spot to watch the Legoland fireworks outside of Legoland than Windsor Great Park. Happy days !! Me and the fellas are all camped out at 7pm weekends through late October/November just waiting for the first big rocket to go up. Definitely great to watch and £100+ saved from making the trip over the road and up the hill, result !!
Here’s hoping for some early fireworks on the pitch this afternoon. Come on Mick and the Boys, you can do it !!!
MEET THE MASCOTS SCOTTY'S LEGENDARY MASCOTTING MATES
Name: Swagger
Age: 4
Lives: Rootstown Dawg Pound
Mascot for: Cleveland Browns
Fav Sport: American Football
Fav Film: Turner and Hooch
Fav Food: Liver
Fav Hobby: Chasing Ravens
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SCOTTY’S TELEPORTATION QUIZ Given that I've now discovered teleportation (honestly !!). I've decided to travel around the globe to visit some really famous sporting occasions. See if you can work out what the well known one is that I've checked out this week………
SCOTTY'S SUPER STAG WORD SEARCH Woodley United, another team from Reading today !! Can you find these 5 suburbs of Reading listed below that I’ve hidden inside the grid ?
E G T C O V X G H Q Y Z Y A G P Y N S B D H Y V S E Y I I L H M X E L L I N J O U W L R L R R N L D T M A S K D K O Q Z Q E U H N G O S H U W L C A H S E O R P A U D M H T G B W U H S R E N N I W P Y
WOODLEY, WINNERSH, CAVERSHAM, SONNING, EARLEY
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MAIDENHEAD United have extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to five matches after a 1-1 draw against Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday.
A goal from Remy Clerima gave United the lead before the half-time interval in the National League fixture, but Michael Cheek equalised five minutes into the second half at York Road.
SLOUGH Town remain top of the Southern Premier Division table after a comfortable 5-1 win against Gosport Borough at Arbour Park on Tuesday.
The victory means The Rebels are unbeaten in nine matches in all competitions, scoring 23 goals in the process and conceding just 10.
In the Berks & Cup Senior Cup, Flackwell Heath were on the wrong end of an 11 goal thriller at Didcot Town. The Heathens eventually going down 6-5!
Marlow crashed out of the competition at the same stage, beaten 4-1 by Hellenic side Thatcham Town.
Woodley United also defeated higher league opposition in the Berks & Bucks. After the match with Beaconsfield finished 2-2, United won on penalties.
Burnham’s mini revival has stalled. The blues were beaten away at Oxford City Nomads 3-1 on Tuesday evening in front of a crowd of 35.
Bracknell Town’s match in the league cup at Highmoor Ibis was abandoned on Monday night. The referee’s report will be an interesting read!
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Erith Town V Windsor Sunday 12th November 2017 Kick Off 3:00pm FA Vase 2nd Round
Address: Oak Wood, Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DN
Telephone: 0845 604 6312
Website: www.erithtown.co.uk
Colours: Red & Black or Yellow & Black
By Car: Head Southbound on the M25, after 58 miles take the A2 turning, heading West towards Bexleyheath. Stay on the A2 for 5.5 miles and exit at the A223 onto the Old Road. VCD Athletic’s ground in 500 yards on the left.
By Train: Go via Slough to Paddington and then across to Charing Cross. From Charing Cross get on the local service at Platform 2 to Crayford. The return fare will be circa £15.
Once at Crayford station head North up Station Road (Around the Dog Track and then turn left onto the A2000. Follow that until you get to the One Bell and then fork left into Old Road. The walk will take no more than ten minutes.
Places to go: Crayford Dogs has a fixture on Saturday 11th November PM. If you are looking for a drink then head to the One Bell. 3 pumps and food available. It’s on the way to and from the Station.
Page 25 – Kindly Sponsored by Thames Fiat Woodley United FC
Woodley United FC was formed in 2011 as a result of four Woodley based football clubs, together with Berks & Bucks FA recognising that the provision of women’s and girls’ football in the town would be better provided by one club dedicated to this purpose, rather than by the existing clubs each having one female team to satisfy FA Charter Standard needs, but no player progression policy.
During it’s time as a female club, Woodley United FC saw success on and off the pitch. This included coaching in schools, supporting the Woodley Community Carnival inter-school tournaments, being presented, in 2014, with the Wokingham Borough Sports Council annual award for Service to Sport in and the Community, winning four Berks & Bucks FA County Cups and the Southern Region Women’s Football League Cup.
Such were the benefits of working together that two of the town’s oldest clubs, Woodley Town FC and Woodley Hammers FC, in conjunction with Woodley United FC saw greater opportunities for the provision of local football if the clubs were to amalgamate.
A “One Woodley” steering group was created in April 2014 and has overseen proceedings so that, from 2015–16, the three clubs have been playing under the Woodley United FC name. They are one of the biggest clubs in the county with approximately forty youth and adult teams for male and female players together and a thriving mini-kickers pre-school section.
The objective of the club is: “to offer everyone in our community the opportunity to play, develop and grow through football, regardless of race, gender, age or ability, and in so doing to provide community based football that is the envy of the footballing world.”
To help with this objective the club is a FA Charter Standard Community Club.
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Considerable interest in the project resulted in BBC Radio 5 Live running an article on it for their Non- League Show, while The FA’s National Clubs’ Manager, Mick Backie, has stated
“The vision, ambition and purpose of the One Woodley project is an inspirational football model that places the players and the community at it’s core.”
The benefits of working together are already being seen with the support the club has been able to give to Reading University in building their new sports pavilion in at the Bulmershe Woodley campus, which is available for use by club players.
Also to Woodley Town Council in their application to the Football Foundation for a new 3G 9v9 pitch that was completed in June 2016.
After winning the Berks & Bucks FA Saturday Intermediate Cup and finishing runners-up in Uhlsport Hellenic Division One East last season, 2017–18 sees the club compete in the Premier Division for the first time.
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Alex Reed - Goal Keeper - Spectators’ Player of the Year, keeping eighteen clean sheets in his debut season last year. University student whose strengths are alertness, handling and shot stopping. Has the potential to be a very good keeper.
Jake Nicholls – Defence - Jake is a very skilled midfielder who loves to get on the ball and dictate play. Former Camberley player who is the real heartbeat of this side. Jake is also joint captain and co-holder of the Player of the Year award.
Luke Turner – Defence - Previously played at Camberley Town and Mortimer, Luke is a versatile defender who is more than comfortable at right or left back. He is very athletic and is also very good in possession
Idris Kamara – Defence - An athletic centre back who is very quick across the ground. Former clubs include Highmoor Ibis and Royal Mail. Idris is a real leader and joint captain of this team and last season’s Most Valuable Player.
Joe Barley – Defence - Joe is in his second season with the club, missing only one game last season. Equally comfortable as a ball playing centre back or at full back Joe is a key member of the defence with his ability on the ball and his great work ethic.
Mitch Cooper – Defence - Past Player of the Season who returned to the club in the summer of 2017 after four years at Henley Town. Experienced defender comfortable at right back or centre back.
Michael Porter – Defence - New to the club this season joining from AFC Aldermaston. Confident in possession while under pressure, Michael also has an eye for goal.
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Jordan Goddard – Midfield - Returned to the club in October 2017 after two years playing at Henley Town and Wokingham & Emmbrook, having come through the club’s youth system. A left footer equally at home at left back or left midfield.
Nathanael Robinson – Midfield - Returned to the club following last season being at Maidenhead United. Talented player who can play on both flanks.
Ashley Ledger – Midfield - Moved to Woodley United in the summer having finished as AFC Stoneham’s leading scorer last season. Adds extra quality to the team.
Abdul Kamara – Midfield - Abdul is a very aggressive and athletic midfielder who is brilliant at winning the ball back for his team. Former Reading FC academy player, Abdul is a real asset for his team with his hard working nature.
Josh Drew – Midfield - An attacking player, can play out wide or central. Previously spent time at Reading Academy, Basingstoke Town, received a soccer scholarship to attend university in the US. Very gifted player who was second leading goal scorer last season.
Dave Morgan – Midfield - Tall, elegant midfielder who has a good eye for a pass and is also very hard working in his defensive duties. David will be hoping to put the injury that curtailed last season’s injury behind him.
Danny Horscroft – Midfield - Experienced Hellenic player signed last season from Binfield and went on to be Woodley’s joint Player of the Season.. Left footed attacking midfielder with great vision who seamlessly links midfield and attack.
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Carl Prestidge – Midfield - Midfield Right winger who joined the club in November 2016. Good crosser of the ball who possesses pace and agility to the team’s attacking options. Looking to put last season’s injury behind him.
Owen Davies – Forward - Talented teenager who joined from Henley Town in the summer of 2017. Owen is very mobile and good on the ball.
Marvin Hinds – Forward - Signed from Taplow United where he was leading goal scorer last season. Explosive wide player who has a good attitude and is always keen to learn.
Greg Beckett – Forward - Greg is able to play wide or through the middle and has incredible fitness levels and is very quick. Ice cool in front of goal, will be looking to take last year’s form into this season.
Liam Wilson – Forward - An underrated player who has returned to the club after last season’s success. Has an excellent attitude and will be looking to force himself into the starting eleven.
James Anderson – Manager - Appointed in September 2017 having been assistant manager with Woodley United FC for 2016-17 season which was his first with the club.
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Honours Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy Winners 2013/14 Winners 2014/15
President Steve Gillham
Founding Director Kevin Stott
Secretary Alan King
Facilities Manager Eoin Griffin
1st Team Manager Mick Woodham
1st Team Player Coach Ashley Smith
1st Team Goalkeeper Coach Craig Turner
1st Team Physio Simone Connor
Academy Team Ashley Smith – Manager Jack Porter – Head Coach
Under 18 Youth Team Jack Porter – Head Coach Russell Taylor - Coach Dan Birchmore – Liaison Officer
Website, Kit Manager & Bar Manager Malcolm Williams
Club Welfare Officer Nas Malik
Club Mascot Scotty The Stag
Groundsman Lewis Clements
Programme Editor Janet Dawson & Matt Stevens