Wootton Bassett Abingdon Town Wootton Bassett Town F.C. Town F.C. F.C. Official Matchday Programme Season 2013-14 Issue 9

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A Warm Welcome to game to try and restore that was very impressed to see would like to thank our our visitors this evening confidence through the side. that the lads played a two from Abingdon Town for this on / two off every few Uhlsport Hellenic League The Development minutes to give everyone as sponsors for this season: much game time as Premier Division fixture. Side maintained their possible, well done! 100% record with a 6-2 win Previous Meetings over Blunsdon on Saturday. They did the club proud, Senior Section The two sides have met on Lewis Petrie fired a hat-trick winning all four of their just 2 occasions previously his total to 15 goals in just 7 league games, scoring 16 with one win a piece. Gold Sponsor – TJR ELECTRICAL games. The other scorers goals and conceding just were Max Kitchin, Ross The first meeting between two. Gold Sponsor – KELLAWAY Algar and Lewis Taylor. the two sides came on 5th The final was played against First Team Training Tops - Roberts and Sons Ltd March 2011 at Rylands Way This win kept the FC Chippenham, whose with Wootton Bassett nd Other First Team Sponsors - Sameday Trade Frames, Swindon Tuition, Development side in 2 players included a player winning 4-1 thanks to goals place in the table just behind recently with Swindon Town from Sam Collier (2) Alex NJ Roofing Melksham Town Reserves and a Stanley Park rival who Green and Mitch Wyatt. on goal difference but still recently went on trial with Development Team – Box and Seal Abingdon extracted revenge with that game in hand. Aston Villa. The lads in the return on 19th April Ladies – Aftech Ltd and Bristol Batteries deservedly managed to win winning by two goals to nil. The Reserve Team a close game 2-1. were without a fixture this Oxford City Saturday. Well done boys from all the Youth Section It was another disappointing parents, a great way to result on Saturday against Under 18 – Wason & Webb Under 14 Blues are spend a Saturday morning one of the top sides, going Futsal Kings (and the prizewinning hot Under 18 Blue – The Barber Shop, PAS Construction, CCTV Nationwide, down 1-0 to Oxford City. dogs went down a treat)!” Whilst not looking a bad Congratulations to the Surehome Construction, Wason & Webb result on paper against one Club’s Under 14 Blues team Hopefully the lads will carry Under 16 Girls - SciMAT Ltd of the leading sides I who are Futsal Kings. this form on into their North understand that we could Seven of the Under 14 Blue Wilts & District League Under 14 Yellow – Total Value Consultancy, Alpine Bathroom & Kitchen have lost by more. At the team took part in a 'Back to fixtures. moment there seems to be School' Futsal tournament Services, C and S Building Services, Royal Mail 419ers S&SC Looking elsewhere across a lack of confidence running organised by the @Futsal through the side. This defeat facility at Kembrey Park, the Club, the Ladies Under 14 Blue - International Microsystems Inc and Arco th left us in 13 place in the Swindon. The players Team remain unbeaten in Under 13 Blue - JSB Film Supplies Ltd Uhlsport Hellenic League performed excellently, the league from their Under 13 Yellow - Quattro Group, High Motive Table. winning the competition. opening two games having Manager Paul Gillie defeated Quedgeley Under 13 White - WGS Power & Lighting Ltd, High Motive Tonight’s Game summarises their fantastic Wanderers on Sunday. A Tonight offers a chance to day below: trio of braces from Laura Under 12 Blue & Yellow - Wildman Construction try and get three much Ball, Emily Bogg, and Zoe Under 11 Yellow & White - Rays Autos needed points on the board “A number of age groups Holland lifted the Ladies to a against a side that have were present and, with the 6-1 victory. With game in Under 10 Blue - Dialog, Original Pub Company, Advanced Sports Coaching struggled at the start of the Blues representing Wootton hand following their FA Cup season. Abingdon are Bassett Town in the Under exploits it is looking like it Under 10 Yellow - C.S. Building Services currently in 19th place 14 age group. Five teams could be a good season for Under 9 Blue & Yellow - Gourmet Consulting Ltd without a league win. They entered the Under 14s Becky Gammon’s side. have however drawn 4 of competition, playing a their opening 13 league league format with the top Other Non-League two teams going through to fixtures and will be pushing Sides Results Programme Printing & Sponsor – Cats Solutions hard for that elusive first play the final. The lads took league win tonight so we are total control of their own On a Sunday when I pick up And all our player and groundside board sponsors going to have to be at our team decisions regarding my Non-league paper, as best if we are to get who would start each game, well as looking the leagues anything from the game. positions for players, and involving our sides, there This is a bit of a must win frequency of substitutions. I are always a few results I Editorial & WBTFC News

look out for in other leagues weekend Horncastle lost in some extra connections to across the country. In the the First Round of the help complete it. Baker Joiner Midland League Cup to Alliance I have a look for my Gainsborough Town. My The player profile tonight is old University’s football cousin’s husband Andrew centre-half Levi Cox. side’s result. Normally near Shinn plays for them these the top, Loughborough days and last year was their The “Football was University are currently player of the year. better in my day” languishing in mid-table this article features Chelsea , season having already lost 4 The paper contains a when they were not quite as of their opening 11 games. comprehensive coverage of good as they are these days Clearly the student intake non-league football across and their ground was a this year is not quite of the England and Wales and a dump. normal high standard! must have each weekend in the Smedley household. The Combined Counties League is also of interest as Looking at what is in the I look to see how the three Programme today Woking sides have done. the article from the Westfield are the top side journalists from the Non- here in Woking (apart from League Paper is from lead Woking’s Conference side) writer Stuart Hammonds on having been promoted to the subject of ex non-league The Hellenic League the Premier Division at the players performing at a Boot Room Chat end of last season. They higher level these days, pages include an update currently sit just below half including Swindon’s Yaser from Chairman Bob Dalling way but with games in hand Kasim. on matters in the Hellenic thanks to success in the FA League. This includes competitions (including an congratulating the FA Cup win over Dave committee on coping so well Turner’s Shrivenham) without Secretary Brian King should climb the table. who has been on an In Division One the two extended holiday and also Woking sides are Knaphill notes an important and Sheerwater (the latter upcoming meeting on the being effectively my local subject of ground grading at side). Knaphill currently sit Step 6. in 3rd place whilst Finally, once again a big Sheerwater are in 10th thank you to our hosts place, an improvement on Cirencester Town for the previous seasons which use of their ground for the have seen them battling to game tonight. stay out of the bottom two Drew and Jeff look back at the games against Reading positions. Enjoy the game and Town and Oxford City in hopefully a home win after a The other result I then look their Dugout Chat lengthy gap since the last out for is my Dad’s old team, column. There is also a one. Horncastle Town. Playing in match report from the Sills and Betteridge Press Officer Stuart Lincolnshire League (a Smedley from the Oxford league that is not part of the Mark City game. Football Pyramid), Cover photo and Jordan Horncastle have traditionally There is the usual Roberts picture courtesy of finished mid-table in a picture quiz to keep league which features a lot Nigel Hoyle who is at you amused at half time. It of small market towns in this www.goalshots.co.uk is a tough one tonight with rural county. I note this Press Cuttings Dugout Chat

Swindon Advertiser Swindon Advertiser Good evening and welcome to Another knockout blow for Wootton Wiltshire League Round-up The Swindon side share the lead in the management team, players Bassett Marine go top with Milhench double the division with Trowbridge after Monday 30th September 2013 Tuesday 1st September 2013 the west Wiltshire outfit beat Wilts and supporters of Abingdon Calne Town 2-0. Town, who have travelled to the SUPERMARINE Sports boss Peter Corinium Stadium this evening Milhench was pleased with the way Southbrook are the only undefeated for this Uhlsport Hellenic League his son Jason turned things around side in the division after beating FC Premier Division fixture. We in the second-half to earn his side a Chippenham Youth 4-0 on their 4-0 away victory at Vale of Pewsey. travels. hope you will join us in the bar after the game. The three points take Sports into a Marcus Welch and Clint Walker share of the lead in the Wiltshire gave Southbrook a two-goal Abingdon Town, like their close League Premier Division, but it cushion at the break before Craig neighbours Abingdon United, didn’t look likely at half-time when Kent added a third 10 minutes after the two sides went in locked at 0-0. the restart. have had a tough start to the season. They have yet to win in Having not performed in the first Craig Lewis grabbed a late winner the league but have drawn with period Jason, who is also the side’s for Shrewton against Corsham Ardley Utd, Highmoor Ibis, captain, came out and scored two in Town Reserves in their 3-2 success. Bracknell Town and Ascot the final 45 minutes, and his Wootton Bassett Town’s miserable United (two sides we have drawn cup form continued on Saturday as manager and father was pleased At the bottom of the table, Purton they were thrashed 5-2 at Division with his contribution. Reserves claimed their first win of with and one we have lost to). One West Lydney Town in the the season - a 3-2 win against They have also had cup wins Bluefin Sports Challenge Cup. “We had a little row with the Blyscawica. against Division One West linesman and the referee over the opposition, defeating Hook way they were treating our players While Jeff Roberts had declared Wootton Bassett Development Norton in the FA Vase and Old prior to the match that he was not in the first half, but we had a talk maintained their 100 per cent record too concerned if his side failed to with the players at half-time and in Division One after thrashing Woodstock Town in the Bluefin progress far in the competition, he then five minutes into the second Sarum Youth 5-0 while joint leaders Challenge Cup. We was keen to see his players perform half Jason gave us the lead,” he Melksham beat Malmesbury Vics underestimate them at our peril better than they had in their other said. Reserves 2-0. tonight as they like ourselves will cup engagements so far this term. “We scored again and then Jason Bottom side Blunsdon were beaten be looking to turn round their In particular, improvement on managed to score a header from 6-3 at Wroughton Reserves while season. performances in the FA Cup and FA about an inch off the ground. He Intel saw off Marlborough 6-0. Vase, the latter of which saw lobbed the keeper and we still don’t It was another disappointing Bassett thumped 7-0 at Odd Down, really know how he did it really but it result on Saturday against was the aim. was amazing to watch. Oxford City. Whilst they are near However that would not occur. “Jason wasn’t performing really in the top of the table we should be the first-half, and although he is the getting something out of our Bassett found themselves behind captain he doesn’t always act like a home games and we were after just 18 seconds as a wonder captain should and sometimes acts disappointed with the goal beat ‘keeper Steve Allison. the villain. performance again. We will continue to look for players to Midfielder Jordan Roberts levelled “But in the second-half he turned it within minutes, netting a trademark around and played like a captain strengthen the side as it is just finish from outside the area. But should and that helped us play our not happening for us as a side at Lydney, level on points with football.” the moment. Shortwood United Reserves and Sports only formed in the summer Purton at the top of Division One After tonight’s game we have West going into the game, quickly having played as Madames up until restored their advantage from the this season, and Milhench believes tough away games coming up at penalty spot. the rest of the teams in their league Cheltenham Saracens and were not expecting much from Thame but will be keen to From there they never looked back. them. register our second away win of Further goals either side of half time the season. made it 4-1 before Roberts struck “Teams don’t take us seriously again at the other end with 25 because we’re not a big name like minutes to go. Any faint hopes of a Trowbridge, but when we play at our Please let’s get behind the lads comeback were soon dashed best we are one of the best teams in during this tough time and cheer though as the hosts fashioned a fifth our league,” he said. them on to a win. Enjoy the and final goal. “The players want it, and this is my game and see you in the bar. Worryingly for Bassett, the defeat seventh season and it’s not the best means they have now conceded 16 team I’ve had, but on performance goals in their past three fixtures. and attitude and how we try and play they are the best.” Jeff & Drew bfin_fp.pdf 1 09/07/2013 16:03

Opponents - History

Abingdon Town FC • Club History Team Profiles Abingdon Town FC Abingdon Town FC were formed in 1870 as Abingdon FC and are one of the Gareth Walker Goal Keeper Neil Howarth Goal Keeper oldest clubs in the country, being the second oldest in the Berks & Bucks FA. Very experienced, has been with Didcot Previously with Milton United. Will be keeping Town, Milton United and Oxford City over the ‘Walk’s” on his toes as he fights for the for the No1 years. Fantastic shot stopper, one of the best Jersey. In 1899 the club amalgamated with local side St. Michaels and were simply keepers in the league, called Abingdon until 1928. During this period the leagues were changed quickly and in the early years the Berks & Bucks, West Berkshire, Reading Temperance and North Berks Leagues had all been entered. Following the Rob Lightfoot Defence Tom Rowe Defence Second World War Town returned to the Reading League before joining the Came to the club as a forward where he A member of the 2011/12 Wantage Town scored some great goals. But at home in championship side. Strong defender who Spartan League and in 1953 they were founder members of the Hellenic defence now. put’s his body on the line. Can play as a League. Clubs who joined this league could be no more than 30 miles from forward if required. Abingdon Town Hall. Guy Swain Defence Ross Butler Defence The late 1950's were a purple patch for the Town, claiming 3 titles in 4 years and winning the League A natural left footer. Previously with Oxford Powerful defender and is good to have Cup. But the crowning glory came on Easter Monday 1959 when Abingdon defeated Aylesbury United City and Abingdon United youth, played around the club. Will contribute with his fair 2-1 to claim the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup for the first and only time to date. senior level at Milton United. Will be aiming to share of goals by turning defence into attack. establish his place at left back this season. This year’s club captain. Town remained in the Hellenic League for 35 years, in 1966 and 1975 they were relegated to the First Division but on both occasions won promotion back to the Premier Division at the first attempt. The 1980'sC Drew Fowler Defence Jamie Brooks Defence saw Abingdon become one of the strongest sides in the area. After winning the Hellenic League in 1987 Returned to the club this season from Milton A big signing for the club. Ex pro who was M and finishing runners up a year later, Town switched to the opposite side of the pyramid and entered the united where he won the Player Of The with Oxford United and on the verge of Season award. He will be a great value signing for Arsenal before a debilitating Spartan League for the second time, which they subsequently won at the first attempt. They were then Y signing for the club. illness. Still has plenty to offer, will be a key elected to the Isthmian League Division 2 South. The Town finished 3rd in their first season. A 200 seater player this season. grandstand was built along with other ground improvements. CM Tom Parker Midfield Alex Bird Midfield The following year Abingdon were promoted to the 1st Division of the Isthmian League after finishing the MY Can play in various positions. Has shown Suffered an injury at the end of last season. great qualities pre-season and will be looking Will be looking to bounce back this year, has season as Champions of the League and runners up in the Loctite Trophy. The next few seasons saw CY to impress throughout the season. great pace. Town maintain their position in the league before they suffered relegation in 1997/98, this began a downward spiral for Town and they were relegated again the following season. The next few years sawCMY mid-table finishes before at the end of 2004/05 ground owners Oracle Leisure exercised a right to take over K Rocky Whiting Midfield Rich Morgan Midfield the running of the football club and as a result an entirely new Management Team and Committee were Returned to the club this season. Will provide Can play in various positions. A quick and brought in. Tom Larman Senior took over as Chairman and his first duty was to resign from the Isthmian strength and power to the side. Previous calculated player, who will cause opposing League, switching back to the Hellenic League in an effort to boost attendances,Keith Stopps was clubs include Oxford City, Quarry Nomads, teams all sorts of problems. Milton United, Witney Town. appointed Manager and he steadied the ship, but Town still experienced a tough season, finishing just one place above the bottom three. Danny Thomas Midfield Connor Hunt Midfield Season 2007/08 was another season of highs and lows - Town, boosted by a number of Summer signings, Well known at the club having played here for Previously with Thame United. Useful got off to a good start in the League and by November were in the top 6. Abingdon suffered a disastrous years. Returned after a season at local midfield player who will contribute to the goal second half of the season, ending up in the final relegation place despite a superb end of season victory football, will be a big player this term for us. tally this season. over Almondsbury Town, thus denying them the Championship. Season 2009/10 Town were reprieved and remained in the Hellenic Premier. A new management team came in and saw Abingdon United stalwart Mark O'Hara appointed Manager. Town had a better season finishing 12th and losing in the Berks and Steve Mundy Midfield Luke Day Forward Bucks Senior Trophy and Floodlit Cup at the semi final stages. Can play left or right side, has great energy Another player to come back to the “Abbot’s”. and loves a tackle Has a great turn of pace and will scare defenders. 2010/2011 season Chris Fontaine takes over the reins and has Sam Mitchell, Stuart Bishop, Derek Measor and Ronnie Williams assisting. Town reached the Final of the Floodlit Cup and finished a respectable 14th a fantastic achievement given that the squad at the beginning of the season were basically the old Rover Joe Parker Forward Adam Bruce Forward Cowley squad and no playing budget was available. Previously with Milton United, where he was Top scorer for his club last season, will be top scorer. Will be looking to be top scorer for looking to make a name at Abingdon this Further success came in 2011/12 an 11th spot finish was the best for a few seasons and the team earned the Abbott’s this season season. Previously with Letcombe, Didcot a place in the Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy Final. Against Binfield the final went to penalties finishing 1-1 Town and Wantage Town. after extra time, with Town succumbing 9-8 on penalties.Fontaine moved to Oxford City Nomads, Shaun Smith, took over management for the 2012/13 campaign though resigned in July 2013. Danny Morgan Asst. Manager Gavin Jones Manager Gavin appointed Danny when he took over. Took the reigns at the start of preseason. Has Experienced Hellenic League player Gavin Jones was appointed to his first ever management role, and Has done a fantastic job helping to put a team done a great job getting a team together in a quickly put together a side. Gavin is supported this season by Danny Thomas together in a short time. Is also a great player short time. First venture in management, who has been involved at the club for many though well known in local football, and a seasons. League championship medal winner. Bluefin Hellenic Challenge Cup Opponents Pen Pics

HELLENIC LEAGUEAbingdon CHALLENGE Town CUP FCSPONSORED • Club BYHistory BLUEFIN Team Profiles Abingdon Town FC SEASON 2013-14Abingdon Town FC were formed in 1870 as Abingdon FC and are one of the Gareth Walker Goal Keeper Neil Howarth Goal Keeper oldest clubs in the country, being the second oldest in the Berks & Bucks FA. Very experienced, has been with Didcot Previously with Milton United. Will be keeping First Round Town, Milton United and Oxford City over the ‘Walk’s” on his toes as he fights for the for the No1 Ardley United Malmesbury Vic's years. Fantastic shot stopper, one of the best Jersey. In 1899 the club amalgamated8 with - 0 local side St. Michaels and were simply keepers in the league, Ascot Unitedcalled Abingdon until 1928.7 During 1 thisNewbury period the leagues were changed Bracknell Townquickly and in the early years the BerksBinfield & Bucks, West Berkshire, Reading Defence BrimscombeTemperance & Thrupp and North Berks4 Leagues 2 Northhad all Leigh been entered. Following the Rob Lightfoot Defence Tom Rowe Second World War Town returned to the Reading League before joining the Came to the club as a forward where he A member of the 2011/12 Wantage Town Carterton 2 0 Didcot Town scored some great goals. But at home in championship side. Strong defender who Chalfont WaspsSpartan League and in 19530 they 2wereEasington founder members Sports of the Hellenic defence now. put’s his body on the line. Can play as a League. Clubs who joined this league could be no more than 30 miles from forward if required. Clanfield 2 3 Abingdon United Abingdon Town Hall. Cricklade Town (withdrew) Cheltenham Saracens Guy Swain Defence Ross Butler Defence Headington TheAmat's late 1950's were a purple0 patch 2 for Purtonthe Town, claiming 3 titles in 4 years and winning the League A natural left footer. Previously with Oxford Powerful defender and is good to have Highworth TownCup. But the crowning glory3 came on 1 EasterOxford Monday City Nomads 1959 when Abingdon defeated Aylesbury United City and Abingdon United youth, played around the club. Will contribute with his fair Hook Norton2-1 to claim the Berks & Bucks2 Senior 4 CupKidlington for the first and only time to date. senior level at Milton United. Will be aiming to share of goals by turning defence into attack. establish his place at left back this season. This year’s club captain. Lydney Town 5 2 Wootton Bassett Town MaidenheadTown United remained in the Hellenic League forHolyport 35 years, in 1966 and 1975 they were relegated to the First Milton UnitedDivision but on both occasions1 won 0 promotionThame backUnited to the Premier Division at the first attempt. The 1980's Drew Fowler Defence Jamie Brooks Defence saw Abingdon become one of the strongest sides in the area. After winning the Hellenic League in 1987 Old Woodstock Town 1 4 Abingdon Town Returned to the club this season from Milton A big signing for the club. Ex pro who was and finishing runners up a year later, Town switched to the opposite side of the pyramid and entered the united where he won the Player Of The with Oxford United and on the verge of Reading Town 0 2 Highmoor Ibis Season award. He will be a great value signing for Arsenal before a debilitating Spartan League for the second time, which they subsequently won at the first attempt. They were then Shrivenham Wokingham & Emmbrook signing for the club. illness. Still has plenty to offer, will be a key elected to the Isthmian League3 Division 0 2 South. The Town finished 3rd in their first season. A 200 seater player this season. Tuffley Roversgrandstand was built along 3with other 0 groundChinnor improvements. Wantage Town 4 2 Fairford Town Tom Parker Midfield Alex Bird Midfield Woodley TownThe following year Abingdon1 were promoted 3 Tytherington to the 1st Rocks Division of the Isthmian League after finishing the Can play in various positions. Has shown Suffered an injury at the end of last season. great qualities pre-season and will be looking season as Champions of the League and runners up in the Loctite Trophy. The next few seasons saw Will be looking to bounce back this year, has Second Round to impress throughout the season. great pace. Town maintain their position in the league before they suffered relegation in 1997/98, this began a downward spiral for Town and vthey were relegated again the following season. The next few years saw v mid-table finishes before at the end of 2004/05 ground owners Oracle Leisure exercised a right to take over Rocky Whiting Midfield Midfield v Rich Morgan the running of the football club and as a result an entirely new Management Team and Committee were Returned to the club this season. Will provide Can play in various positions. A quick and brought in. Tom Larman Seniorv took over as Chairman and his first duty was to resign from the Isthmian strength and power to the side. Previous calculated player, who will cause opposing League, switching back to thev Hellenic League in an effort to boost attendances,Keith Stopps was clubs include Oxford City, Quarry Nomads, teams all sorts of problems. Milton United, Witney Town. appointed Manager and he steadiedv the ship, but Town still experienced a tough season, finishing just one place above the bottom three. v v Danny Thomas Midfield Connor Hunt Midfield Season 2007/08 was another season of highs and lows - Town, boosted by a number of Summer signings, v Well known at the club having played here for Previously with Thame United. Useful got off to a good start in the League and by November were in the top 6. Abingdon suffered a disastrous years. Returned after a season at local midfield player who will contribute to the goal second half of the season, endingv up in the final relegation place despite a superb end of season victory football, will be a big player this term for us. tally this season. Pictureover Almondsbury Quiz Town, thus v denyingAnswers them the Championship. Season 2009/10 Town were reprieved and remained in the Hellenic Premier.v A new management team came in and saw Abingdon United stalwart Mark O'Hara appointed Manager.v Town had a better season finishing 12th and losing in the Berks and Steve Mundy Midfield Luke Day Forward Pat Jennings BucksPhil Parkes Senior TrophyDave Latchford and Floodlit Bobv Wilson Cup at theIam semi McFaul final stages. Can play left or right side, has great energy Another player to come back to the “Abbot’s”. and loves a tackle Has a great turn of pace and will scare Ricki Villa Ossie Ardiles Alberto Alexv Sabrella Emanuel defenders. 2010/2011 seasonTarrantini Chris Fontaine takes overLedesma the reins and has Sam Mitchell, Stuart Bishop, Derek Measor v Cyril Knowles andOssie Ronnie Ardiles WilliamsGordan assisting. Robin Town Friday reached Kasey the Keller Final of the Floodlit Cup and finished a respectable 14th a fantastic achievement givenThird thatRound the squad at the beginning of the season were basically the old Rover Strachan Joe Parker Forward Adam Bruce Forward Dave MacKay CowleyDennis Lawsquad andBilly no Bremner playing Williebudgetv Johnston was available.Jimmy Johnstone Previously with Milton United, where he was Top scorer for his club last season, will be Martin Chivers Mike England Ralph Coates Jimmyv Neighbour Glenn Hoddle top scorer. Will be looking to be top scorer for looking to make a name at Abingdon this Further success came in 2011/12v an 11th spot finish was the best for a few seasons and the team earned the Abbott’s this season season. Previously with Letcombe, Didcot a place in the Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy Final. Against Binfield the final went to penalties finishing 1-1 Town and Wantage Town. v Column 1 Link =after Tottenham extra time, with Town succumbingv 9-8 on penalties.Fontaine moved to Oxford City Nomads, Shaun Smith, took over management for the 2012/13 campaign though resigned in July 2013. Danny Morgan Asst. Manager Gavin Jones Manager Row 1 Link = All goalkeepers in the 1970’s v Row 2 Link = Argentinean players who played in England Gavin appointed Danny when he took over. Took the reigns at the start of preseason. Has Experienced Hellenic League playerv Gavin Jones was appointed to his first ever management role, and Has done a fantastic job helping to put a team done a great job getting a team together in a Row 3 Link = Allquickly had songs writtenput together about them a side. Gavin is supported this season by Danny Thomas together in a short time. Is also a great player short time. First venture in management, v who has been involved at the club for many though well known in local football, and a Row 4 Link = Scotland internationals seasons. League championship medal winner. Quarter Finals Row 5 link = Tottenham This week there are lots of links to help in what is a tough picture quiz. Name the players shown in the pictures above and also say what the link is for the v players in Column 1, what the link is for the pictures in Row 1, Row 2, Row 3, Row 4 and Row 5. v v v Semi Finals v v Final v Todays Opponents Pyramid Step 5 & Hellenic Prem Map Abingdon Town F.C. Formed: 1870 Nickname: The Abbots Chairman: Tom Larman Secretary: Wendy Larman 3 Belmont House, Wantage, OX12 9AS Tel: (01235) 763985 Ground: Culham Road, Abingdon, OX14 3HP Tel: (01235) 521684 Manager: Shaun Smith Capacity 3,000 Seats: 271 Colours: Yellow Shirts, Green Shorts

Ground Directions: From Town Centre follow signs for Culham, go over bridge, ground is 300 yards on right

Hellenic Premier Division Isthmian 2 League Performance - Last Ten Seasons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7th 8 9 10 9th 11 11th 12 12th 13 14 14th 15 Position in League in Position 16 17 18 18th 18th 18th 19 19th 19th 20 21 22 Season 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13

Top Scorer not known not known T.Larman 14 T.Larman 10 T.Larman 17 M.Simms 9 G.Edney 29 M.Janes 15 M.Janes 16 T.Larman 14 Average Crowd not known 51 90 46 55 59 50 50 40 29 Total Crowd not known 764 1,798 882 1,155 1,240 990 958 801 428 F.A. Cup 2nd Qual Rnd Prelim Rnd Ex Prelim Prelim Rnd Prelim Rnd Ex Prelim Ex Prelim Ex Prelim Prelim Rnd Prelim Rnd F.A. Vase 1st Round 3rd Round 1st Round 2nd Qual Rnd 1st Qual Rnd 2nd Qual Rnd 2nd Qual Rnd 2nd Qual Rnd 1st Round 1st Qual Rnd

Current Form (Last Six Games) v Wootton Bassett Town (Last Six Games) Date Opponents Result Date Fixture & Result 5-Oct-13 Bracknell Town (H) D 1 - 1 19-Apr-11 Abingdon Town 2 Wootton Bassett 0 1-Oct-13 Abingdon United (A) L 0 - 4 5-Mar-11 Wootton Bassett 4 Abingdon Town 1 28-Sep-13 Old Woodstock Town (A) W 4 - 1 24-Sep-13 Brimscombe & Thrupp (H) L 1 - 3 The two sides have only met twice 21-Sep-13 Hook Norton (H) W 3 - 1 17-Sep-13 Holyport (H) L 1 - 3 Football Pyramid 2013-14 WBTFC History On One Page

1 Step League/Division Wootton Bassett Town FC • Club History Team Profiles Wootton Bassett Town FC Conference National (24 clubs) Wootton Bassett Town formed in 1882 and are one of the oldest Clubs in Steve Allison Goal Keeper Adam Corcoran Defence 1 (Blue Square Bet Premier League) Wiltshire. Bassett’s early success came in the Wiltshire Senior Cup, making the Highly rated goalkeeper who joins from Now in his third season with Bassett having (B) Promoted to League Two of The Football League: Champion and winner of 2nd-5th playoff. final in both 1902-3 and 1903-4, losing to Warminster 3-1 in a replay before Western League Calne Town for whom he joined from Calne Town. Formed excellent Relegated to either Conference North or Conference South: 4 clubs. made 36 league appearances last season. defensive partnership with Shaun Carter and going down 3-0 to Swindon Town the following season. Bassett folded for a gives 100% every game. Conference North (22 clubs) Conference South (22 clubs) period pre World War 1 before re-forming in the Calne & District League. After 2 (Blue Square Bet North) (Blue Square Bet South) finishing runners-up in 1930-31 they went one better the following year winning (B) Promoted to Conference National: Champions of each division; the championship. A short unsuccessful spell in the Swindon & District League Steve Yeardley Defence Craig Bowden Defence the winners of a 2nd-5th playoff in each division will also be promoted. saw the team return to the Calne League where they were champions again in Bassett lad with over 300 appearances for the Cultured defender and regular in the side Relegated to Step 3 leagues: 3 clubs from each division. club despite three seasons at Highworth over the past four seasons. 33 appearances 1934-35. Northern Prem. League (24 clubs) Southern League (24 clubs) Isthmian League (24 clubs) Town. Battling midfield player with last season taking his total to 140 games for tremendous energy and fans' favourite. Bassett. 3 (Evo-stick League) (Evo-stick League) (Ryman League) Having won the Calne League for the second time Bassett moved up into Wiltshire League Division 2. Promo- (C) Premier Division Premier Division Premier Division tion was achieved in the first season and the team remained in the top division until the start of World War Promoted to Conference North or South: Champion and winner of 2nd-5th playoff for each league. Shaun Carter Defence Tyler Sheppard Midfield Relegated to Step 4 leagues: 4 clubs from each league. II.After the war Bassett recommenced in the County Senior League but struggled. In 1956-57 a reorganisation of football in Wiltshire saw the creation of a Premier Division and Bassett found themselves in the second tier. Strong centre back who plays with his heart Another product of Bassett's youth section. on his sleeve. At the end of last season had Former Swindon Town Centre of Excellence Northern Northern Southern Southern Season 1958-59 saw the first title secured when Bassett finished top of Division 1. Back in the top tier the Premier League Premier League Football League Football League Isthmian League Isthmian League played over 150 games for the club. player who then joined Yeovil Town. Previously with Highworth Town and Calne (Evo-stick (Evo-stick (Evo-stick (Evo-stick (Ryman League) (Ryman League) highest place finish was 8th in Season 1967-68. Then, following another reorganisation, Bassett found themselves in the Wiltshire Combination where they were to remain until 1976-77 when the current Wiltshire Town. 4 League) League) League) League) Division One Division One 2 County Football League was formed. The second season in the new league saw Bassett relegated but they (D) Division One Division One Division One Division One South” North” Sam Packer Midfield Kyle Rigley Midfield North South Midlands South & West were to bounce straight back in 1978-79 when they finished runners-up. Unfortunately momentum could not Returning to the Club from Cirencester Town. Strong physical centre midfield player who *All divisions of 22 clubs except Isthmian League divisions which have 24 teams in each be maintained and they were immediately relegated to Division 2 where they remained for 5 seasons. A Hard working and talented midfield player joins us from Calne Town where he previously Promoted to Step 3 leagues: Champion and winner of 2nd-5th playoff for each league. second league title was secured in 1984-85 when Bassett were promoted back to Division 1. This time the who made 22 appearances for the Club in played under Jeff and Drew. Product of Relegated to Step 5 leagues determined by NLS Committee: 2 clubs from each league. team were able to hold their own and after finishing 6th and 4th they then achieved their greatest success in season 2010-11 scoring twice. Ferndale Rodbourne youth set up. Combined Counties League Premier Division | Eastern Counties League Premier Division | Essex Senior League | Hellenic League Premier Division | Kent League Premier Division | Midland Football Alliance | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | Northern League 1987-88 when they won the Division 1 title, elevating the Club into the Hellenic League, where they have Division One | North West Counties League Premier | Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division | Sussex County League Division One remained since. | United Counties League Premier Division | Wessex League Premier Division | Western League Premier Division Sam Ockwell Midfield Lee Stevens Midfield 5 Versatile youngster formerly with Cricklade Former England Schoolboys and Swindon (F) Promoted to Step 4 leagues determined by NLS Committee: Total of 12. Throughout their first eleven seasons Bassett kept a steady mid table position. In 1999-2000 they finished 3rd Town who will be looking to secure a regular Supermarine player with a lot of experience at Clubs must have applied to the Football Association for promotion to Step Four for the 2014/15 season by 31 December 2013, must then pass starting position this season in the Wootton Step 5 including with Calne Town, AFC Totton ground grading requirements (Grade E by 31 March 2014), and must finish in the top two places in their league to be eligible for promotion. If in Division One West and gained promotion to the Hellenic top flight. First season in the Premier resulted in a there are more clubs applying for promotion than places available, priority is given to champion clubs of the respective leagues. Bassett First Team. and Highworth Town. Relegated: Arranged according to separate agreements with Step 6 leagues, as approved by the FA. respectable twelfth position and a County Cup triumph. The next season they made the first round of the FA Vase but just avoided relegation. The next two seasons saw Bassett finish mid table but the following season Combined Counties League Division One | East Midlands Counties League | Eastern Counties League Division One | Hellenic League Division One East | Hellenic League Division One West | Midland Combination Premier Division | Northern Counties East Division One | they were relegated, this after making their first venture into the FA Cup since 1950-51. Bassett missed Sean Bailey Midfield Alex Rigley Midfield 6 Northern League Division Two | North West Counties League Division One | South West Peninsula League Premier Division | Spartan South immediate promotion back to the Premier by one point in 2005-06 and went close again in 2008-09, finishing Young midfield player with great vision who Former Swindon Town player, attacking left (G) Midlands League Division One | Sussex County League Division Two | United Counties League Division One | Wessex League Division One | returns to the Club having made 16 side midfielder who has also played for West Midlands Regional League Premier Division | Western League Division One fourth. Meanwhile Bassett became the first club in Wiltshire to be awarded Charter Community Club status by appearances for Bassett in 2010-11 before Cirencester Town, Gillingham Town, Bridgwa- Promotion and relegation: Arranged according to separate agreements with appropriate leagues. the FA. Promotion back to the Premier Division was secured at the end of 2009-10 as Bassett finished level leaving for Cirencester Town. ter Town and Calne Town amongst others. Anglian Combination Premier Division | Bedfordshire Football League Premier Division | Brighton Hove and District League Premier Division | on points with champions Slimbridge. Cambridgeshire League Premier Division | Central Midlands League Supreme Division | Cheshire Association Football League Division One | Crawley and District League Premier Division | Dorset Premier League | East Berkshire League Premier Division | East Sussex Football Bassett finished in a credible 15th place in their first Ryan Stanners Midfield Jordan Roberts Midfield League Premier Division | Essex and Suffolk Border League Premier Division | Essex Olympian Football League Premier Division | season back in the Premier. However, they harshly Extremely skilful player and a key part of the Former Swindon Town youth player who has Gloucestershire County League | Hampshire Premier League | Hertfordshire County League Premier Division | Kent County League Premier Division | Leicestershire Senior League Premier Division | Liverpool County Premier League | Manchester Football League Premier Division | found themselves demoted back to Division One West New College squad over the past three also played for Chippenham Town and Calne Mid Sussex Football League Premier Division | Middlesex County Football League Premier Division | Midland Combination Division One | on a ground grading technicality, despite an appeal to seasons. Also made one appearance for Town. Currently also with Southern League North Berks Football League Division One | Northamptonshire Combination Premier Division | Northampton Town Football League Premier the FA against the decision. In the circumstances Swindon Supermarine in 2012/13. Swindon Supermarine on a dual registration. 7 Division | Northern Football Alliance Premier Division | Oxfordshire Senior Football League Premier Division | Peterborough and District Football League Premier Division | Reading Football League Senior Division | Somerset County Football League Premier Division | South manager Dave Turner did well to steer his side to 5th West Peninsula League Division One East | South West Peninsula League Division One West | Staffordshire County Senior Football League place the following season after such heartbreak. Last Shaun Terry Forward Premier Division | Suffolk and Ipswich Football League Senior Division | Sussex County League Division Three | Wearside Football League | season Wootton Bassett were never out of the top 3 as Aaron Stevens Forward West Cheshire Amateur Football League Division One | West Lancashire Football League Premier Division | West Midlands Regional League Played in same WBTFC Youth Section side Veteran now in the twilight of his career. Division One | West Sussex Football League | Wiltshire Football League Premier Division | Worthing and District Football League Premier they marched towards promotion, finishing in 2nd as Jonny Aitkenhead. Played for Purton last Wootton Bassett lad who made his name at Division place. In addition they had a fantastic run in the FA season when back from University. Strong Hungerford and Highworth Town. Scored 16 Promotion and relegation: Arranged according to separate agreements with appropriate leagues. Cup reaching the 2nd Qualifying Round for the first skilful player. Brother of Lee. goals last season from 32 appearances. Note: If Step 7 leagues have other divisions below this level, then only the division at Step 7 is considered part of the National League System. time where they put up a spirited performance against Conference South side Dorchester Town. At the end of Levi Cox Forward Rory Worthington Forward the season manager Dave Turner decided he had Notes Top scorer at Calne Town last season with 18 Youngster who joins from Calne Town where taken the team as far as he could and left after a goals from 37 league appearances and will he was the star of their U18 side. Quick and 1. Relevant FA Ground Grading requirement shown under each Step number. successful 5 years in charge. In his place have come 2. At Step 4 FA Ground Grading category E is required for clubs seeking promotion from Step Five. Clubs have to achieve Category D no later be looking to lead the line for Bassett this confident, expected to make a big impact this season. season. than 31 March in the season following promotion. the former Calne Town management duo of Jeff Roberts and former Bassett player Drew Youngsam.

As Bassett enter their 3rd period in the Premier the Drew Youngsam Asst. Manager Jeff Roberts Manager new management team will be looking to consolidate Former Wootton Bassett player who was joint Previously with Calne Town. In 2011-12 manager with Jeff Roberts at Calne Town and narrowly missed out on promotion but led his Wootton Bassett Town are currently at Step 5 in the top division at a time when the Club has to play part of the management team that had Wilts side to semi-final of Les Phillips Cup and won games at Cirencester Town whilst the new ground is Senior Cup success. Wilts Senior Cup. in the Football Pyramid built at Ballards Ash. Wiltshire Senior Cup Season Winners Runners-Up 1886-87 Swindon Town Trowbridge Town 1887-88 Swindon Town Swindon Temperance 1888-89 Swindon Town Swindon Temperance 1889-90 Swindon Town Trowbridge Town 1890-91 Swindon Town Swindon Town Reserves 1891-92 Swindon Town Swindon Town Reserves 1892-93 Swindon Athletic Trowbridge Town 1893-94 Swindon Wanderers Calne 1894-95 Trowbridge Town Calne 1895-96 Swindon Town Reserves West Swindon Joint holders 1895-96 Trowbridge Town Joint holders 1896-97 Swindon Town Trowbridge Town 1897-98 Trowbridge Town Swindon Victoria 1898-99 Swindon Victoria Devizes Town 1899-00 Chippenham Town Devizes Town 1900-01 Warminster Town Even Swindon United 1901-02 Chippenham Town Swindon Town Reserves 1902-03 Warminster Town Wootton Bassett Town 1903-04 Swindon Town Reserves Wootton Bassett Town 1904-05 Melksham Town Swindon Haydon St W 1905-06 Salisbury City Swindon Haydon St W 1906-07 Swindon Town Trowbridge Town 1907-08 Devizes Town Trowbridge Town 1908-09 Swindon Town Reserves Cup held by President 1908-09 Trowbridge Town 1909-10 Salisbury City Warminster Town 1910-11 Warminster Town Salisbury City 1911-12 38th Brigade RFA Calne 1912-13 Calne Town Trowbridge Town 1913-14 3rd Wilts Regiment Chippenham Town 1919-20 Swindon Town Salisbury City 1920-21 Swindon Victoria Stratton Reform 1921-22 Trowbridge Town Chippenham Town 1922-23 Salisbury City Devizes Town 1923-24 Spencers Swindon Victoria 1924-25 Chippenham Town Swindon Victoria 1925-26 Trowbridge Town 1st Batt. Wilts Regiment 1926-27 Chippenham Town Warminster Town 1927-28 Swindon Corinthians Chippenham Town 1928-29 Chippenham Town Swindon Corinthians 1929-30 Garrard Athletic Trowbridge Town 1930-31 Chippenham Town Swindon Corinthians 1931-32 Westbury United Swindon Victoria 1932-33 Westbury United Warminster Town 1933-34 Trowbridge Town Westbury Unitrd 1934-35 Swindon Corinthians Swindon Victoria 1935-36 Swindon Corinthians Swindon Corinthians 1936-37 Swindon Victoria Salisbury Corinthians 1937-38 Trowbridge Town 1st Survey Coy R.A. 1938-39 Purton Swindon Corinthians 1945-46 Salisbury Corinthians Chippenham Town 1946-47 Swindon GWR Corinthians Pewsey Vale 1947-48 Westbury United Swindon BR Corinthians 1948-49 Purton Swindon BR Corinthians 1949-50 Devizes Town Calne & Harris United 1950-51 Purton Salisbury City 1951-52 Westbury United Bulford United 1952-53 Pinehurst YC Swindon Victoria 1953-54 Pinehurst YC Warminster Town 1954-55 Purton Bulford United 1955-56 Swindon Victoria Downton FC 1956-57 Devizes Town Swindon B.R. 1957-58 Devizes Town Melksham Town 1958-59 Devizes Town Swindon B.R. 1959-60 Pinehurst Devizes Town 1960-61 Devizes Town Pinehurst 1961-62 Devizes Town Malmesbury 1962-63 Devizes Town Highworth Town 1963-64 Highworth Town Westbury Unitrd 1964-65 Pinehurst Chippenham Town 1965-66 Devizes Town Aldbourne 1966-67 Pinehurst Devizes Town 1967-68 Devizes Town Melksham Town 1968-69 Chippenham Town Melksham Town 1969-70 Melksham Town Devizes Town 1970-71 Devizes Town Pinehurst 1971-72 Devizes Town Sanford Youth 1972-73 Highworth Town Devizes Town 1973-74 Devizes Town Park 1974-75 Chippenham Town Vickers Reserves in focus Wilts Senior Cup1975-76 History Pinehurst Devizes Town 1976-77 Corsham Town Park 1977-78 Melksham Town Avon Bradford Wiltshire Senior Cup 1978-79Wiltshire Senior Devizes Cup Town Ferndale Athletic WOOTTON BASSETT TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Season Winners Runners-Up 1979-80Season Winners Downton FC Runners-UpPark 1886-87 Swindon Town Trowbridge Town 1980-811886-87 DowntonSwindon TownFC TrowbridgeTisbury United Town SEASON 2013-14 RESERVE TEAM FIXTURES - UHLSPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION TWO WEST 1887-88 Swindon Town Swindon Temperance 1981-821887-88 AveburySwindon Town SwindonMelksham Temperance Town Date Opponents H/A Competition Result Scorers 1888-89 Swindon Town Swindon Temperance 1982-831888-89 PenhillSwindon Town ChippenhamSwindon Temperance Town 1889-90 Swindon Town Trowbridge Town 1983-841889-90 AmesburySwindon Town Town TrowbridgePenhill Town Sat 7-Sep-13 Highworth Town H League W 2 - 1 Shepherd, Clark 1890-91 Swindon Town Swindon Town Reserves 1984-851890-91 CalneSwindon Town Town SupermarineSwindon Town Reserves Sat 21-Sep-13 Cirencester Town Dev A League L 2 - 3 Drewitt 2 1891-92 Swindon Town Swindon Town Reserves 1985-861891-92 SupermarineSwindon Town PenhillSwindon Town Reserves 1892-93 Swindon Athletic Trowbridge Town 1986-871892-93 PenhillSwindon Athletic BemertonTrowbridge Athletic Town Sat 28-Sep-13 Hook Norton H League D 1 - 1 Nicholson 1893-94 Swindon Wanderers Calne 1987-881893-94 PurtonSwindon Wanderers CalneWootton Bassett Town Sat 12-Oct-13 Beversbrook H League 1894-95 Trowbridge Town Calne 1988-891894-95 PurtonTrowbridge Town CalneHighworth Town Sat 19-Oct-13 Wantage Town H League 1895-96 Swindon Town Reserves West Swindon Joint holders 1989-901895-96 Swindon AthleticTown Reserves WestPewsey Swindon Vale Joint holders 1895-96 Trowbridge Town Joint holders 1990-911895-96 PewseyTrowbridge Vale Town Swindon Athletic Joint holders Sat 9-Nov-13 Brimscombe & Thrupp H League 1896-97 Swindon Town Trowbridge Town 1991-921896-97 WollenSwindon Sports Town TrowbridgeDownton FC Town Sat 16-Nov-13 Oxford City Nomads H League 1897-98 Trowbridge Town Swindon Victoria 1992-931897-98 BemertonTrowbridge Heath Town Harl. WollenSwindon Sports Victoria 1898-99 Swindon Victoria Devizes Town 1993-941898-99 AmesburySwindon Victoria Town DevizesSwindon Town Supermarine Sat 23-Nov-13 Fairford Town A League 1899-00 Chippenham Town Devizes Town 1994-951899-00 PurtonChippenham Town DevizesDownton Town FC Tue 3-Dec-13 Wantage Town A League 1900-01 Warminster Town Even Swindon United 1995-961900-01 HighworthWarminster Town Town AmesburyEven Swindon Town United 1901-02 Chippenham Town Swindon Town Reserves 1996-971901-02 CorshamChippenham Town Town SwindonMarlborough Town Town Reserves Sat 14-Dec-13 Old Woodstock Town A League 1902-03 Warminster Town Wootton Bassett Town 1997-981902-03 HighworthWarminster Town Town PurtonWootton Bassett Town Sat 21-Dec-13 Shrivenham A League 1903-04 Swindon Town Reserves Wootton Bassett Town 1998-991903-04 WoottonSwindon BassettTown Reserves Town WoottonPewsey ValeBassett Town 1904-05 Melksham Town Swindon Haydon St W 1999-001904-05 PewseyMelksham Vale Town PurtonSwindon Haydon St W Sat 4-Jan-14 Fairford Town H League 1905-06 Salisbury City Swindon Haydon St W 2000-011905-06 WoottonSalisbury Bassett City TownSwindon Shrewton Haydon United St W Sat 11-Jan-14 Highworth Town A League 1906-07 Swindon Town Trowbridge Town 2001-021906-07 MalmesburySwindon Town Victoria PewseyTrowbridge Vale Town 1907-08 Devizes Town Trowbridge Town 1907-08 Devizes Town Trowbridge Town Sat 18-Jan-14 Beversbrook A League 2002-03 Melksham Town Trowbridge Town 1908-09 Swindon Town Reserves Cup held by President 2003-041908-09 Trowbridge Town CorshamSwindon TownTown Reserves Cup held by President Sat 1-Feb-14 Cirencester Town Dev H League 1908-09 Trowbridge Town 2004-051908-09 Corsham Town BemertonTrowbridge Heath Town Harl. Sat 8-Feb-14 Cheltenham Saracens H League 1909-10 Salisbury City Warminster Town 2005-061909-10 CorshamSalisbury TownCity MelkshamWarminster Town Town 1910-11 Warminster Town Salisbury City 2006-071910-11 CorshamWarminster Town Town MelkshamSalisbury City Town Sat 22-Feb-14 Oxford City Nomads A League 1911-12 38th Brigade RFA Calne 2007-081911-12 Melksham38th Brigade Town RFA LaverstockCalne & Ford Sat 1-Mar-14 Cheltenham Saracens A League 1912-13 Calne Town Trowbridge Town 2008-091912-13 HighworthCalne Town Town WarminsterTrowbridge Town 1913-14 3rd Wilts Regiment Chippenham Town 2009-101913-14 Calne3rd Wilts Town RegimentLaverstock Chippenham & TownFord Sat 8-Mar-14 Brimscombe & Thrupp A League 1919-20 Swindon Town Salisbury City 2010-111919-20 BemertonSwindon Town Heath Harl. BradfordSalisbury TownCity Sat 22-Mar-14 Old Woodstock Town H League 1920-21 Swindon Victoria Stratton Reform 2011-121920-21 CalneSwindon Town Victoria BemertonStratton Reform Heath Harl. 1921-22 Trowbridge Town Chippenham Town 2012-131921-22 MelkshamTrowbridge Town Town DowntonChippenham FC Town Sat 29-Mar-14 Hook Norton A League 1922-23 Salisbury City Devizes Town 1922-23 Salisbury City Devizes Town Sat 12-Apr-14 Shrivenham H League 1923-24 Spencers Swindon Victoria 1923-24 Spencers Swindon Victoria 1924-25 Chippenham Town Swindon Victoria 1924-25 Chippenham Town Swindon Victoria Wiltshire Senior Cup 1925-26 Trowbridge Town 1st Batt. Wilts Regiment 1925-26 Trowbridge Town 1st Batt. Wilts Regiment List of Cup Winners Wins 1926-27 Chippenham Town Warminster Town 1926-27Devizes Town Chippenham Town14 Warminster Town 1927-28 Swindon Corinthians Chippenham Town 1927-28Swindon Town Swindon Corinthians9 Chippenham Town 1928-29 Chippenham Town Swindon Corinthians 1928-29Chippenham Chippenham Town Town8 Swindon Corinthians 2013‐2014 Season 1929-30 Garrard Athletic Trowbridge Town 1929-30Trowbridge Garrard Town Athletic 8 Trowbridge Town 1930-31 Chippenham Town Swindon Corinthians 1930-31Purton Chippenham Town7 Swindon Corinthians UHLSPORT Hellenic League 1931-32 Westbury United Swindon Victoria 1931-32Melksham Town Westbury United 6 Swindon Victoria Corsham Town 5 1932-33 Westbury United Warminster Town 1932-33 Westbury United Warminster Town Division Two (West) Highworth Town 5 1933-34 Trowbridge Town Westbury Unitrd 1933-34Calne Town Trowbridge (& Harris Utd) Town 4 Westbury Unitrd P W D L F A Pts 1934-35 Swindon Corinthians Swindon Victoria 1934-35Pinehurst Swindon Corinthians4 Swindon Victoria 1935-36 Swindon Corinthians Swindon Corinthians 1935-36Swindon Victoria Swindon Corinthians4 Swindon Corinthians 1 Cirencester Town 'Dev' 5 4 1 0 15 9 13 1936-37 Swindon Victoria Salisbury Corinthians 1936-37Westbury United Swindon Victoria 4 Salisbury Corinthians 1937-38 Trowbridge Town 1st Survey Coy R.A. 1937-38Salisbury City Trowbridge (old club) Town 3 1st Survey Coy R.A. 2 Wantage Town Reserves 4 4 0 0 12 2 12 1938-39 Purton Swindon Corinthians 1938-39Swindon Corinthians Purton 3 Swindon Corinthians 1945-46 Salisbury Corinthians Chippenham Town 1945-46Warminster Salisbury Town Corinthians3 Chippenham Town Amesbury 2 1946-47 Swindon GWR Corinthians Pewsey Vale 1946-47 Swindon GWR Corinthians Pewsey Vale 3 Oxford City Nomads 'Dev' 4 3 0 1 18 6 9 Bemerton Heath Harl. 2 1947-48 Westbury United Swindon BR Corinthians 1947-48Downton FC Westbury United 2 Swindon BR Corinthians 4 Brimscombe & Thrupp Reserves 4 3 0 1 15 5 9 1948-49 Purton Swindon BR Corinthians 1948-49Penhill Purton 2 Swindon BR Corinthians 1949-50 Devizes Town Calne & Harris United 1949-50Pewsey Vale Devizes Town 2 Calne & Harris United 5 Hook Norton Reserves 4 2 1 1 7 5 7 1950-51 Purton Salisbury City 1950-51Pinehurst YC Purton 2 Salisbury City 1951-52 Westbury United Bulford United 1951-52Swindon Athletic Westbury United 2 Bulford United 6 Beversbrook 5 1 2 2 7 11 5 1952-53 Pinehurst YC Swindon Victoria 1952-53Swindon Town Pinehurst Reserves YC 2 Swindon Victoria Wootton Bassett Town 2 1953-54 Pinehurst YC Warminster Town 1953-54 Pinehurst YC Warminster Town 7 Cheltenham Saracens Reserves 3 1 1 1 4 3 4 38th Brigade RFA 1 1954-55 Purton Bulford United 1954-553rd Wilts Regiment Purton 1 Bulford United 8 Wootton Bassett Town Res 3 1 1 1 5 5 4 1955-56 Swindon Victoria Downton FC 1955-56Avebury Swindon Victoria 1 Downton FC 1956-57 Devizes Town Swindon B.R. 1956-57Garrard Athletic Devizes Town 1 Swindon B.R. 9 Old Woodstock Town Reserves 4 1 0 3 5 12 3 1957-58 Devizes Town Melksham Town 1957-58Malmesbury Devizes Vics Town 1 Melksham Town 1958-59 Devizes Town Swindon B.R. 1958-59Salisbury Corinthians Devizes Town 1 Swindon B.R. 10 Shrivenham Reserves 3 1 0 2 2 12 3 1959-60 Pinehurst Devizes Town 1959-60Spencers Pinehurst 1 Devizes Town 1960-61 Devizes Town Pinehurst 1960-61Swindon Supermarine Devizes Town 1 Pinehurst Swindon GWR Corinthians 1 11 Fairford Town Reserves 4 0 0 4 2 10 0 1961-62 Devizes Town Malmesbury 1961-62 Devizes Town Malmesbury Swindon Wanderers 1 1962-63 Devizes Town Highworth Town 1962-63Wollen Sports Devizes Town 1 Highworth Town 12 Highworth Town Reserves 5 0 0 5 4 16 0 1963-64 Highworth Town Westbury Unitrd 1963-64 Highworth Town Westbury Unitrd 1964-65 Pinehurst Chippenham Town 1964-65Wiltshire Senior Pinehurst Cup Chippenham Town Win 1965-66 Devizes Town Aldbourne 1965-66Current Competing Devizes Town Clubs WinsAldbourne Finals Ratio 1966-67 Pinehurst Devizes Town 1966-67Devizes Town Pinehurst Devizes14 Town 22 63.6% 1967-68 Devizes Town Melksham Town 1967-68Trowbridge Devizes Town Town Melksham8 Town 18 44.4% THE CHAIRMAN'S HELLENIC LEAGUE RESERVE S 1968-69 Chippenham Town Melksham Town 1968-69Melksham Chippenham Town Town Melksham6 Town 12 50.0% 1969-70 Melksham Town Devizes Town 1969-70Purton Melksham Town Devizes7 Town 9 77.8% CHALLENGE CUP SEASON 2013-14 1970-71 Devizes Town Pinehurst 1970-71Calne Town Devizes Town Pinehurst4 8 50.0% 1971-72 Devizes Town Sanford Youth 1971-72Warminster Devizes Town Town Sanford3 Youth 8 37.5% First Round 1972-73 Highworth Town Devizes Town 1972-73Highworth Highworth Town Town Devizes5 Town 7 71.4% Bracknell Town v Shrivenham 1973-74 Devizes Town Park 1973-74Corsham Devizes Town Town Park5 6 83.3% 1974-75 Chippenham Town Vickers 1974-75Pewsey Vale Chippenham Town Vickers2 6 33.3% Brimscombe & Thrupp v Hook Norton 1975-76 Pinehurst Devizes Town 1975-76Westbury Pinehurst United Devizes4 Town 6 66.7% 1976-77 Corsham Town Park 1976-77 Corsham Town Park Cirencester Town Dev' v Highworth Town Downton FC 2 6 33.3% 1977-78 Melksham Town Avon Bradford 1977-78 Melksham Town Avon Bradford Cricklade Town v Cheltenham Saracens Wootton Bassett Town 2 5 40.0% 1978-79 Devizes Town Ferndale Athletic 1978-79 Devizes Town Ferndale Athletic Bemerton Heath Harl. 2 4 50.0% Finchampstead v Wantage Town 1979-80 Downton FC Park 1979-80 Downton FC Park Holyport v Letcombe 1980-81 Downton FC Tisbury United 1980-81Amesbury Downton FC Tisbury2 United 3 66.7% Malmesbury Vics 1 2 50.0% Penn & Tylers Green v Ascot United 1981-82 Avebury Melksham Town 1981-82 Avebury Melksham Town 1982-83 Penhill Chippenham Town 1982-83Laverstock Penhill & Ford Chippenham Town2 0.0% Wokingham & Emm' v Oxford City Nomads D 1983-84 Amesbury Town Penhill 1983-84Bradford Amesbury Town Town Penhill 1 0.0% 1984-85 Calne Town Supermarine 1984-85Marlborough Calne Town Town Supermarine 1 0.0% Second Round 1985-86 Supermarine Penhill 1985-86Shrewton Supermarine United Penhill 1 0.0% v 1986-87 Penhill Bemerton Athletic 1986-87 Penhill Bemerton Athletic 1987-88 Purton Wootton Bassett Town 1987-88 Purton Wootton Bassett Town v 1988-89 Purton Highworth Town 1988-89 Purton Highworth Town v 1989-90 Swindon Athletic Pewsey Vale 1989-90 Swindon Athletic Pewsey Vale v 1990-91 Pewsey Vale Swindon Athletic 1990-91 Pewsey Vale Swindon Athletic 1991-92 Wollen Sports Downton FC 1991-92 Wollen Sports Downton FC v 1992-93 Bemerton Heath Harl. Wollen Sports 1992-93 Bemerton Heath Harl. Wollen Sports v 1993-94 Amesbury Town Swindon Supermarine 1993-94 Amesbury Town Swindon Supermarine v 1994-95 Purton Downton FC 1994-95 Purton Downton FC 1995-96 Highworth Town Amesbury Town 1995-96 Highworth Town Amesbury Town v 1996-97 Corsham Town Marlborough Town 1996-97 Corsham Town Marlborough Town 1997-98 Highworth Town Purton 1997-98 Highworth Town Purton Quarter Finals 1998-99 Wootton Bassett Town Pewsey Vale 1998-99 Wootton Bassett Town Pewsey Vale v 1999-00 Pewsey Vale Purton 1999-00 Pewsey Vale Purton v 2000-01 Wootton Bassett Town Shrewton United 2000-01 Wootton Bassett Town Shrewton United 2001-02 Malmesbury Victoria Pewsey Vale 2001-02 Malmesbury Victoria Pewsey Vale v 2002-03 Melksham Town Trowbridge Town 2002-03 Melksham Town Trowbridge Town v 2003-04 Trowbridge Town Corsham Town 2003-04 Trowbridge Town Corsham Town 2004-05 Corsham Town Bemerton Heath Harl. 2004-05 Corsham Town Bemerton Heath Harl. Semi Finals 2005-06 Corsham Town Melksham Town 2005-06 Corsham Town Melksham Town v 2006-07 Corsham Town Melksham Town 2006-07 Corsham Town Melksham Town v 2007-08 Melksham Town Laverstock & Ford 2007-08 Melksham Town Laverstock & Ford 2008-09 Highworth Town Warminster Town 2008-09 Highworth Town Warminster Town Final 2009-10 Calne Town Laverstock & Ford 2009-10 Calne Town Laverstock & Ford 2010-11 Bemerton Heath Harl. Bradford Town 2010-11 Bemerton Heath Harl. Bradford Town v 2011-12 Calne Town Bemerton Heath Harl. 2011-12 Calne Town Bemerton Heath Harl. 2012-13 Melksham Town Downton FC 2012-13 Melksham Town Downton FC Wiltshire Senior Cup Wilts League Development Side

WILTSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR CUP SEASON 2013-14

First Round Bradford Town v Supermarine Sports FC Calne Town v Purton Devizes Town v Amesbury Town Downton v Vale of Pewsey FC Chippenham v Mere Town FC Highworth Town v Malmesbury Vics Ludgershall Sports v New College Swindon Marlborough Town v Chippenham Park FC Shrewton United v Laverstock & Ford SKS Blyskawica FC v Trowbridge Town The Wiltshire Senior Cup was first Warminster Town v Southbrook competed for back in 1896-97 when Westbury United v Meksham Town Swindon Town were the winners. The Wilts Calne Town v Pewsey Vale Town have gone on to win the Wroughton v Bemerton Heath Harlequins competition nine times, including the Wootton Bassett Town Bye WOOTTON BASSETT TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Corsham Town Bye SEASON 2013-14 DEVELOPMENT TEAM FIXTURES - WILTS COUNTY LEAGUE DIVISION 1 first six years of the competition. With Date Opponents H/A Comp Result Scorers their progress in the professional game Second Round Sat 17-Aug-13 Intel FC A League W 5 - 3 Petrie 2, Algar, Blackford, Kitchin it is a long time since Swindon Town Sat 31-Aug-13 Woughton Reserves H League W 6 - 2 Petrie 2, King 2, Kitchin, Turner have competed in the Cup. Wootton Sat 7-Sep-13 Sarum Youth A League W 7 - 3 Petrie 3, King 2, Kitchin, Algar Bassett Town’s first success in the Sat 14-Sep-13 Melksham Town Res A League W 6 - 3 Petrie 2, King 2, Kitchin 2 competition was to come at the turn of Sat 21-Sep-13 Malmesbury Vics Res H League W 5 - 1 Petrie 2, Carter, King, Kitchin W 5 - 0 King 2, Blackford, Petrie, Kitchin the century when they made the final Sat 28-Sep-13 Sarum Youth H League Sat 5-Oct-13 Blunsdon A League W 6 - 2 Petrie 3, Algar, Kitchin, Taylor in 1902-03, losing to Warminster Sat 12-Oct-13 Marlborough Town Res H League Town. Wootton Bassett made the final Sat 19-Oct-13 Wroughton Reserves A League again the following season doing down Sat 26-Oct-13 Melksham Town Res H League to Swindon Town Reserves in the final. Quarter Finals Sat Malmesbury Vics Res A Cup It would be 84 years before Wootton Sat Malmesbury Vics Res A League Bassett would grace the final of the Sat Marlborough Town Res A League competition again when in 1987-88 Sat Blunsdon H League Sat Intel FC H League Top Goalscorers they made the final to this time lose Sat Wroughton Reserves League L. Petrie 15 Semi Finals against near neighbours Purton. Sat Blunsdon League D. King 9 Wootton Bassett Town finally won the Sat Intel FC League M. Kitchin 8 cup in 1998-99 when they defeated Sat Malmesbury Vics Res League R. Algar 3 Pewsey Vale in the final. This success Final Sat Marlborough Town Res League T. Blackford 2 was repeated two seasons later with a Sat Melksham Town Res League A. Turner 1 Sat Sarum Youth League L. Taylor 1 win over Shrewton United. Since this L. Carter 1 win the best the Bassett faithful have had is a couple of semi-final appearances. Last season Wootton Wiltshire County League Division 1 Bassett Town went out in the Second League Table Round, losing 3-0 away at Westbury Pld W D L F A PTS United. The competition was won by 1 Melksham Town FC Res 8 7 0 1 46 11 21 Melksham Town, despite having been 2 Wootton Bassett Town Dev 7 7 0 0 40 14 21 knocked out in the quarter final only to 3 Intel FC 8 5 1 2 29 15 16 be re-instated due to their opponents 4 Malmesbury Victoria FC Res 7 4 0 3 29 13 12 Bradford Town playing an ineligible 5 Sarum Youth Seniors FC 8 2 1 5 18 25 7 player. Melksham made the most of 6 Wroughton FC Res 8 2 0 6 15 34 6 their second chance. 7 Marlborough Town FC Res 7 2 0 5 10 34 6 8 Blunsdon FC 7 0 0 7 6 47 0 In the final the game ended 0-0 after 90 minutes against Downton but two extra time goals gave Melksham the cup for the 6th time. Match Reports Senior Honours List

Bassett no match Packer corner appeared to handled Man of the Match: Craig Bowden and a last minute Levi Cox drive, – didn’t put a foot wrong at full 1902/03 Wiltshire Senior Cup Runners‐up for Nomads which came only after a hopeful back, helping to limit the 1902/03 Advertiser Cup Runners‐up Corinium Stadium, 6th October long ball forward was not properly division’s top scorers to few 2013 cleared. The forward, however, fired chances and just the one goal. wide. 1903/04 Wiltshire Senior Cup Runners‐up While Wootton Bassett Town may 1905/06 Wiltshire County League Runners‐up only have lost by a solitary goal to high-flying Oxford City 1930/31 Calne & District League Runners‐up Nomads, the final score failed to reflect how comfortable a victory 1931/32 Calne & District League Champions it was for the visitors. 1933/34 Vale of White Horse Cup Winners Bassett were simply lethargic. 1934/35 Calne & District League Champions Defensively, after three games in which they conceded 16 goals, they Calne & District League Cup Winners were solid, limiting the Nomads to 1935/36 Calne & District League Champions just a handful of chances. Yet the Overall Bassett were somewhat back four was let down by the timid fortunate that the visitors were Calne & District League Cup Runners‐up performance of those in more themselves under the weather. advanced positions. McEachran, who effectively made 1938/39 Brotherhood Cup Winners use of the space between the home Upon turning over possession the defence and midfield, and left 1953/54 Vale of White Horse Cup Winners midfield frequently ambled back, winger Mark Janes were dangerous, reluctant to do the dirty work and yet on only a handful of occasions 1957/58 Chippenham & District League Division 2 Champions get behind the ball in order to win it did the league’s third place team Rating: 5/10 – despite the back. threaten. Nomads’ lofty league position, 1958/59 Wiltshire League Division 1 Champions they appeared subdued. Yet And it was this lack of pressing that The latter made the first real Bassett – flat and toothless – 1978/79 Wiltshire County League Division 2 Runners‐up allowed Oxford City to score the opportunity of the afternoon thirty failed to exploit this. Most only goal of the game five minutes minutes in, weaving past Adam disappointing was the lack of Wiltshire County League Subsidiary Cup Winners before the break. Attempting a short Corcoran before crossing for effort from certain quarters. corner, the return pass to Zac Moses, who, with his back to goal, 1982/83 Wiltshire County League Division 4 Runners‐up McEachran was a wayward one. hooked wide of the right post. Yet McEachran had so much time to 1983/84 Wiltshire County League Ghia Senior Cup Winners recover possession, stick his head Ten minutes later McEachran, 1984/85 Wiltshire County League Division 2 Champions up and tease in a cross, which Ben granted too much time, delivered Moses got on the end of, flicking a the telling cross for Moses, who got Wiltshire County League Ghia Junior Cup Runners‐up header in off the post from ten yards to the ball just before marker Shaun out. Carter and determined the game’s 1987/88 Wiltshire County League Division 1 Champions outcome. When Bassett did have the ball, Wiltshire Senior Cup Runners‐up there was a lack of movement After the restart a miskick from Sam resulting in a severe lack of passing Ockwell deep inside his own half 1988/89 Wiltshire County League Ghia Junior Cup Runners‐up options. This therefore led to some allowed McEachran to thread a neat passes across the defence but through ball for Janes in behind the 1989/90 Hellenic League Division 1 Cup Winners few probing balls in advanced defence, but his weak effort from an positions. angle did not test Steve Allison. 1993/94 Hellenic League Division 1 Cup Winners

Unsurprisingly visiting ‘keeper Juan A looping Janes cross then found 1994/95 Hellenic League Division 1 Cup Runners‐up Martin Leiva was not forced to make an unmarked Jamie Mundy and he 1998/99 Wiltshire Senior Cup Winners any save of note. He comfortably drilled a dangerous low pass into collected a weak effort from Shaun the six yard box that Corcoran had 2000/01 Wiltshire Senior Cup Winners Terry following a darting run inside to rush to and turned over. and cut back from Sam Packer ten Hellenic League Reserves Division 2 West Champions minutes before the break. Then on Just before the hour Mundy stung 72 minutes substitute Ryan Allison’s palms after a square pass 2009/10 Hellenic League Division 1 West Runners‐up Stanners (pictured), who added from Jack Self. some much needed drive after his 2012/13 Hellenic League Division 1 West Runners‐up introduction, snatched at a shot From there on out Nomads’ from the edge of the box that Leiva presence wasn’t felt. As had been Wiltshire County League Junior Cup Runners‐up easily got down to at his near post. the case for the entire afternoon, nor was Bassett’s. Apart from those two chances, all Bassett could muster offensively was a hopeful cry for a penalty on the stroke of half time when a WBTFC Hellenic Record Ladies Section In Focus

WOOTTON BASSETT TOWN F.C. 25 YEARS IN THE HELLENIC LEAGUE 1 Gloucestershire County Womens League Season 2013-14 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 Division One Fixtures 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 7 Date Opponents H/A Competition Result Scorers 8 8 9 9 9 15-Sep-13 Cheltenham CS H FA Cup W 1 - 0 Wood 10 10 10 11 11 22-Sep-13 Bristol Ladies Union A FA Cup L 0 - 11 12 12 12 12 Position 13 13 14 29-Sep-13 Cheltenham Spa CS H League W 1 - 0 Oakes 15 15 15 15 16 16 6-Oct-13 Quedgeley Wanderers H League W 6 - 1 Ball 2, Bogg 2, Holland 2 17 18 13-Oct-13 Oldland Abbotonians A League 19 19 20 27-Oct-13 Dursley Town H League 21 21 22 3-Nov-13 Longlevens Greyhounds A League 88/89 89/90 90/91 91/92 92/93 93/94 94/95 95/96 96/97 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 SEASON 10-Nov-13 Cheltenham CS A League Season Div Pld Won Drew Lost For Agst Pts Position Manager Top Scorer 24-Nov-13 Longwell Green H League 1988/89 1 28 11 7 10 50 41 40 5 out of 15 Mick Woolford Damon York 1989/90 1 30 13 8 9 52 35 47 7 out of 16 Mick Woolford Damon York 25 1-Dec-13 AEK Boco Ladies A League 1990/91 1 30 11 8 11 32 36 41 8 out of 16 Mick Woolford Damon York 1991/92 1 32 10 8 14 45 59 38 12 out of 17 Mick Woolford 8-Dec-13 Bristol & West H League 1992/93 1 30 8 6 16 40 53 30 12 out of 16 Mick Woolford Scott Vincent 15-Dec-13 Cheltenham Spa CS A League 1993/94 1 34 15 8 11 65 57 53 9 out of 18 Mick Woolford Scott Vincent 1994/95 1 38 18 5 15 67 68 59 9 out of 20 Mick Woolford Scott Vincent/Darren Jell 5-Jan-14 Quedgeley Wanderers A League 1995/96 1 34 12 9 13 50 64 45 10 out of 18 Kevin Maloney Scott Vincent 1996/97 1 32 9 8 15 37 50 35 11 out of 17 Kevin Maloney Ian Curtis/Gary Ashford 8 12-Jan-14 Oldland Abbotonians H League 1997/98 1 32 12 6 14 67 58 42 10 out of 17 Dave Warren Lee Stoddart/Peter Dearlove 10 19-Jan-14 Dursley Town A League 1998/99 1 32 17 7 8 64 43 58 5 out of 17 Dave Warren Lee Stoddart 17 1999/00 1 28 15 7 6 54 32 52 3 out of 15 Barry Giles Lee Stoddart 2-Feb-14 Longlevens Greyhounds H League 2000/01 P 38 14 10 14 54 60 52 13 out of 20 Barry Giles Lee Stoddart 25 2001/02 P 42 11 9 22 39 75 42 19 out of 22 Pete Yeardley Mark Vaughan 14 9-Feb-14 Cheltenham CS H League 2002/03 P 40 10 10 20 36 70 40 15 out of 21 Pete Yeardley Geoff Swatton 9 2-Mar-14 AEK Boco Ladies H League 2003/04 P 42 11 5 26 38 73 38 16 out of 22 Pete Yeardley Geoff Swatton 16 2004/05 P 42 6 9 27 30 85 27 21 out of 22 Pete Yeardley /Chris Jones Matty Bennett 10 9-Mar-14 Longwell Green A League 2005/06 1W 34 17 10 7 58 30 61 5 out of 18 Paul Burke Matty Bennett 12 2006/07 1W 32 13 5 14 60 59 44 11 out of 18 Paul Burke Matty Bennett/Steve Yeardley 11 16-Mar-14 Bristol & West A League 2007/08 1W 34 11 3 20 43 66 33 15 out of 18 Paul Burke Richie Saunders 12 2008/09 1W 32 17 9 6 61 31 60 4 out of 17 Dave Turner Shaun Terry 26 2009/10 1W 30 20 7 3 74 34 67 2 out of 16 Dave Turner Sam Collier 22 2010/11 P 42 13 7 22 55 87 46 15 out of 22 Dave Turner Sam Collier 26 2011/12 1W 32 15 7 10 69 47 52 5 out of 17 Dave Turner Matt Bown 18 2012/13 1W 30 22 3 5 75 40 66 2 out of 16 Dave Turner Mark Barnes 2013/14 P 11 3 4 4 18 22 13 13 out of 20 Jeff Roberts Jordan Roberts 6 Total 861 334 185 342 1,333 1,375 1,181 38.8% 21.5% 39.7% Gloucestershire County Womens League Season 2013-14 Nickname Bassett Record Gate 2,103 v Swindon Town (1991) Division One League Table Best Gate - 2012/13 299 v Highworth Town (FA Cup) Division 1 Average Hellenic Attendance 2012/13 52.9 (11/12 = 63.6) P W D L F A Pts Top Scorer - 2012/13 Mark Barnes - 32 Goals Record Known Win 16 - 0 v Clyffe Pypard (1933/34) Premier Division Record Known Defeat 1 - 16 v Warminster T (3/11/1945) 1 Cheltenham Civil Service 4 4 0 0 13 0 12 2 Oldland Abbotonians 4 3 1 0 10 2 10 % of Games Won, Drawn & Lost in Hellenic % of Games Won, Drawn & Lost in Hellenic League (Total) League (Premier Division) 3 Bristol & West 4 3 0 1 6 3 9 4 Dursley Town 5 2 1 2 12 18 7 26.5% 5 Wootton Bassett Town 2 2 0 0 7 1 6 39.7% 38.8% Won 52.5% Won 6 Longwell Green 3 1 1 1 11 4 4 21.0% 21.5% Drew Drew Lost Lost 7 Longlevens Greyhounds 3 1 1 1 5 5 4 8 AEK Boco Ladies 3 0 0 3 3 10 0 9 Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies 4 0 0 4 0 7 0 10 Quedgeley Wanderers Ladies 4 0 0 4 1 18 0 WBTFC First Team Pen Pics On The Road With The Lads

Wootton Bassett Town FC • Club History Team Profiles Wootton Bassett Town FC The table below shows the addresses of all the grounds we will be visiting in Wootton Bassett Town formed in 1882 and are one of the oldest Clubs in Steve Allison Goal Keeper Adam Corcoran Defence 2013/14. This includes the postcode to enter into your Sat Nav. A rough estimate of Wiltshire. Bassett’s early success came in the Wiltshire Senior Cup, making the Highly rated goalkeeper who joins from Now in his third season with Bassett having the distance from Wootton Bassett is also shown. final in both 1902-3 and 1903-4, losing to Warminster 3-1 in a replay before Western League Calne Town for whom he joined from Calne Town. Formed excellent made 36 league appearances last season. defensive partnership with Shaun Carter and going down 3-0 to Swindon Town the following season. Bassett folded for a gives 100% every game. Total away travel = 1,706 miles (2012-13: 850 miles) period pre World War 1 before re-forming in the Calne & District League. After finishing runners-up in 1930-31 they went one better the following year winning Average away game travel (return journey) = 89.8 miles (2012-13: 57 miles) the championship. A short unsuccessful spell in the Swindon & District League Steve Yeardley Defence Craig Bowden Defence saw the team return to the Calne League where they were champions again in Bassett lad with over 300 appearances for the Cultured defender and regular in the side Team Address Postcode Distance club despite three seasons at Highworth over the past four seasons. 33 appearances (Miles) 1934-35. Town. Battling midfield player with last season taking his total to 140 games for tremendous energy and fans' favourite. Bassett. Abingdon Town Culham Road, Abingdon OX14 3HP 46 Having won the Calne League for the second time Bassett moved up into Wiltshire League Division 2. Promo- tion was achieved in the first season and the team remained in the top division until the start of World War Abingdon United Northcourt Rd Abingdon, OX14 1PL 46 II.After the war Bassett recommenced in the County Senior League but struggled. In 1956-57 a reorganisation Shaun Carter Defence Tyler Sheppard Midfield Oxfordshire of football in Wiltshire saw the creation of a Premier Division and Bassett found themselves in the second tier. Strong centre back who plays with his heart Another product of Bassett's youth section. on his sleeve. At the end of last season had Former Swindon Town Centre of Excellence Ardley United The Playing Fields, Oxford OX27 7NZ 52 Season 1958-59 saw the first title secured when Bassett finished top of Division 1. Back in the top tier the played over 150 games for the club. player who then joined Yeovil Town. Road, Ardley highest place finish was 8th in Season 1967-68. Then, following another reorganisation, Bassett found Previously with Highworth Town and Calne Town. Ascot United Ascot Racecourse, Car Park SL5 7RA 59 themselves in the Wiltshire Combination where they were to remain until 1976-77 when the current Wiltshire 10, Winkfield Road, Ascot County Football League was formed. The second season in the new league saw Bassett relegated but they Sam Packer Midfield Kyle Rigley Midfield Binfield Hill Farm Lane, Binfield RG42 5NR 56 were to bounce straight back in 1978-79 when they finished runners-up. Unfortunately momentum could not Returning to the Club from Cirencester Town. Strong physical centre midfield player who be maintained and they were immediately relegated to Division 2 where they remained for 5 seasons. A Hard working and talented midfield player joins us from Calne Town where he previously Bracknell Town Bracknell Town FC. Larges RG12 9AN 56 second league title was secured in 1984-85 when Bassett were promoted back to Division 1. This time the who made 22 appearances for the Club in played under Jeff and Drew. Product of Lane, Bracknell team were able to hold their own and after finishing 6th and 4th they then achieved their greatest success in season 2010-11 scoring twice. Ferndale Rodbourne youth set up. Brimscombe & 'The Meadow' ,London Road GL5 2SH 27 1987-88 when they won the Division 1 title, elevating the Club into the Hellenic League, where they have Thrupp Brimscombe , Stroud remained since. Sam Ockwell Midfield Lee Stevens Midfield Cheltenham Petersfield Park Tewkesbury GL51 9DY 44 Versatile youngster formerly with Cricklade Former England Schoolboys and Swindon Saracens Road Throughout their first eleven seasons Bassett kept a steady mid table position. In 1999-2000 they finished 3rd Town who will be looking to secure a regular Supermarine player with a lot of experience at Wilks Park, Magpie Lane, 68 in Division One West and gained promotion to the Hellenic top flight. First season in the Premier resulted in a starting position this season in the Wootton Step 5 including with Calne Town, AFC Totton Flackwell Heath HP10 9EA Bassett First Team. and Highworth Town. Heath End Road, Flackwell H respectable twelfth position and a County Cup triumph. The next season they made the first round of the FA Vase but just avoided relegation. The next two seasons saw Bassett finish mid table but the following season Highmoor Ibis Palmer Park Stadium RG6 1LF 45 Wokingham Road Reading they were relegated, this after making their first venture into the FA Cup since 1950-51. Bassett missed Sean Bailey Midfield Alex Rigley Midfield immediate promotion back to the Premier by one point in 2005-06 and went close again in 2008-09, finishing Young midfield player with great vision who Former Swindon Town player, attacking left Highworth Town Elm Recreation Ground, SN6 7DD 12 returns to the Club having made 16 side midfielder who has also played for Highworth fourth. Meanwhile Bassett became the first club in Wiltshire to be awarded Charter Community Club status by appearances for Bassett in 2010-11 before Cirencester Town, Gillingham Town, Bridgwa- the FA. Promotion back to the Premier Division was secured at the end of 2009-10 as Bassett finished level leaving for Cirencester Town. ter Town and Calne Town amongst others. Holyport Summerleaze Village SL6 8SP 60 on points with champions Slimbridge. Kidlington Yarnton Road, Kidlington OX5 1AT 43 Bassett finished in a credible 15th place in their first Ryan Stanners Midfield Jordan Roberts Midfield season back in the Premier. However, they harshly Extremely skilful player and a key part of the Former Swindon Town youth player who has found themselves demoted back to Division One West New College squad over the past three also played for Chippenham Town and Calne Newbury Town Faraday Road Newbury RG14 2AD 31 on a ground grading technicality, despite an appeal to seasons. Also made one appearance for Town. Currently also with Southern League the FA against the decision. In the circumstances Swindon Supermarine in 2012/13. Swindon Supermarine on a dual registration. Oxford City Court Place Farm Stadium, OX3 0NQ 54 manager Dave Turner did well to steer his side to 5th Nomads Marsh Lane, Oxford place the following season after such heartbreak. Last Shaun Terry Forward Reading Town Scours Lane, Tilehurst, RG30 6AY 43 season Wootton Bassett were never out of the top 3 as Aaron Stevens Forward Reading Played in same WBTFC Youth Section side Veteran now in the twilight of his career. they marched towards promotion, finishing in 2nd as Jonny Aitkenhead. Played for Purton last Wootton Bassett lad who made his name at Shrivenham The Recreation Ground, SN6 8BJ 16 place. In addition they had a fantastic run in the FA season when back from University. Strong Hungerford and Highworth Town. Scored 16 Shrivenham Cup reaching the 2nd Qualifying Round for the first skilful player. Brother of Lee. goals last season from 32 appearances. Thame United The ASM Stadium, Meadow OX9 3RN 64 time where they put up a spirited performance against View Park, Tythrop Wa, Conference South side Dorchester Town. At the end of Levi Cox Forward Rory Worthington Forward Thame, the season manager Dave Turner decided he had Top scorer at Calne Town last season with 18 Youngster who joins from Calne Town where Wantage Town Alfredian Park, Manor Road, OX12 8DW 31 taken the team as far as he could and left after a goals from 37 league appearances and will he was the star of their U18 side. Quick and Wantage successful 5 years in charge. In his place have come be looking to lead the line for Bassett this confident, expected to make a big impact this the former Calne Town management duo of Jeff season. season. Roberts and former Bassett player Drew Youngsam.

As Bassett enter their 3rd period in the Premier the Drew Youngsam Asst. Manager Jeff Roberts Manager new management team will be looking to consolidate Former Wootton Bassett player who was joint Previously with Calne Town. In 2011-12 manager with Jeff Roberts at Calne Town and narrowly missed out on promotion but led his in the top division at a time when the Club has to play part of the management team that had Wilts side to semi-final of Les Phillips Cup and won games at Cirencester Town whilst the new ground is Senior Cup success. Wilts Senior Cup. built at Ballards Ash. Fantasy Football Player Kit Sponsorship

After the success of the previous three seasons' WBTFC FANTASY LEAGUE competitions, Wootton Bassett Town will once SEASON 2013-14 - CURRENT TABLE AS AT 6 OCTOBER Player Shirt (£20) Shorts (£15) Socks (£5) again be running a Fantasy Football League for WK Total 2013/14. It is available for all to enter and there 1 Translator required Josh Dimond 58 384 Steve Allison Whole kit sponsored by Arctic Services ‐ Tel: 01793 848502 are prizes to be won with two cases of Peroni to 2 CKFC CRAIG KENT 26 375 the winner (if over 18) with a suitable alternative 3 San Antonio Gooners Steven Humphrey 21 374 prize for a winner under 18. 4 Coventry United Josh Coventry 37 374 Craig Bowden 4 The DT's David Topping 38 369 This year’s competition has attracted a record 36 6 The Gammon Hams Becky Gammon 54 369 entrants. 7 1. FC Eintüten Stuart Smedley 35 362 Sam Packer The new leader is 2010-11 champion Josh 7 Liam's Legends Liam Edmondson 42 355 Dimond. Former player Craig Kent is in 2nd 9 Dixonators Devils JOE DIXON 30 352 10 Rock Bottom Scott Smedley 36 350 place. Shaun Carter Whole kit sponsored by The Walducks 10 Monster XI Ryan Carter 25 347 No change at the other end of the table as Pete 12 AFC Clown Meat Phillip Forster 43 346 Kemp and Andy Tye occupy the bottom two 13 Barn Door Banjo James Holloway 28 344 Adam Corcoran Whole kit sponsored by John & Kath Fellows positions. 13 TekkerSlovakia James Evans 37 342 15 Woking Rangers Mark Smedley 35 337 The two Manager of the Month awards so far this 15 BounceBackAbility FC Ali Wood 45 334 season have gone to Steven Humphrey (August) 17 Kids R Utd Paul Gillie 52 332 Jonny Aitkenhead Whole kit sponsored by Mark Smedley and Club Treasurer Dave Topping (September). 17 Scouting For Goals Sophie Wood 24 325 19 Viva Ken Barlow.... SJ Lawro 34 325 Previous winners: 19 BassettBlues Samantha Wood 22 324 Levi Cox 21 Rhys' army rhys holdsworth 35 317 2012/13 – Sam Lawro (Top of the Perch -19) 21 Ivory Toast Charlie Humphreys 34 314 23 Hairy Strikers XI JACK HOLDER 43 314 Tyler Sheppard 2011/12 – Sam Lawro (19- Top Of Your Perch) 23 woody woodpecker bryan wood 47 312 2010/11 – Josh Dimond (Liquidation FC 25 Enter team name Jonny Aitkenhead 30 309 26 United We Stand Simon Jones 45 308 Lee Stevens 27 GOFFY'S GREEN ARMY Harrison Gough 42 305 27 Baileys Boys Sean Bailey 38 304 29 Invictus luke jones 34 299 Shaun Terry 29 AFC McAvennie Tim Elliott 29 295 31 Dench oliver sinclair 36 295 32 Moore of the goals!! George Staten 37 292 Stephen Yeardley 33 chivvy's army Malcolm Chivers 31 288 34 Sexy Army FC Ryan Gillie 27 286 35 Tyson' 11 Andy Tye 20 236 Aaron Stevens Whole kit sponsored by Mark Smedley 36 Kempdon town Pete Kemp 21 225

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The Flying Press Floodlit Cup Picture Quiz

HELLENIC LEAGUE FLOODLIT CUP SPONSORED BY THE FLYING PRESS LTD SEASON 2013-14 First Round Ascot United 2 - 0 Newbury Chinnor 1 - 2 Wantage Town Finchampstead 0 - 3 Kidlington Flackwell Town (won 4-3 pens) 3 - 3 Shortwood United Malmesbury Vic's 4 - 0 New College Swindon Milton United 4 - 0 Rayners Lane Shrivenham 3 - 2 Oxford City Nomads Tuffley Rovers 3 - 1 Lydney Town Wootton Bassett Town 1 - 3 Tytherington Rocks Second Round Abingdon Town v Hook Norton Abingdon United v Didcot Town Ardley United v Flackwell Heath Ascot United v Henley Town Brimscombe & Thrupp v Carterton Cheltenham Saracens v Shrivenham Cirencester Town Dev v Highworth Town Fairford Town 1 0 Binfield Holyport v Highmoor Ibis C Maidenhead United v Reading Town Malmesbury Vics Wantage Town M v Milton United v Burnham Y North Leigh United v Bracknell Town Thame United 3 1 Clanfield CM Tuffley Rovers 3 2 Kidlington

MY Tytherington Rocks 2 4 AFC Hinksey Third Round CY v CMY v v K v v v v v This week there are lots of links to help in what is a tough picture quiz. Name the players shown in the pictures above and also say what the link is for the Quarter Finals players in Column 1, what the link is for the pictures in Row 1, Row 2, Row 3, v Row 4 and Row 5. v v v Semi Finals v v Final v Fixtures, Results and Table F.A. Cup Season 2013-14 THE ROAD TO WEMBLEY FOR WOOTTON BASSETT TOWN F.C. Uhlsport Hellenic Premier League Date Round Opponents Prize Money 17-Aug-13 Extra Preliminary Round v Totton & Eling H L 0 - 2 £1,500 31-Aug-13 Preliminary Round v Sholing FC H £1,925 Hellenic League Premier Abingdon Abingdon Bracknell Brimscombe Cheltenham Flackwell Highmoor Highworth Oxford City Reading Wantage W.Bassett Season 13-14 Town Utd Ardley Utd Ascot Utd Binfield Town & Thrupp Saras Heath Ibis Town Holyport Kidlington Newbury Nomads Town Shrivenham Thame Utd Town Town 14-Sep-13 First Qualifying Round v AFC Totton H £3,000 Abingdon Town 21-Apr 09-Nov 1 - 1 11-Jan 1 - 1 1 - 3 29-Oct 1 - 4 1 - 1 08-Mar 1 - 3 26-Nov 16-Nov 28-Dec 14-Dec 18-Jan 19-Oct 01-Mar 08-Feb

Abingdon Utd 26-Dec 1 - 4 0 - 5 23-Nov 1 - 4 0 - 4 1 - 4 12-Oct 12-Apr 02-Nov 1 - 2 15-Feb 11-Jan 0 - 2 2 - 3 08-Oct 18-Jan 08-Mar 19-Nov 28-Sep-13 Second Qualifying Round v Clevedon Town A £4,500 Ardley Utd 1 - 1 22-Mar 29-Oct 04-Jan 3 - 1 08-Mar 2 - 1 28-Dec 2 - 0 4 - 4 5 - 1 19-Nov 22-Feb 14-Dec 08-Oct 01-Feb 21-Apr 12-Apr 23-Nov 12-Oct-13 Third Qualifying Round v Hartley Wintney A £7,500 Ascot United 01-Feb 4 - 1 08-Feb 22-Mar 09-Nov 11-Jan 12-Oct 20-Aug 22-Feb 2 - 2 26-Dec 07-Dec 15-Mar 22-Oct 1 - 2 04-Jan 19-Nov 08-Oct 1 - 1 26-Oct-13 Fourth Qualifying Round v £12,500 Binfield 7 - 0 3 - 2 21-Oct 21-Dec 21-Apr 12-Oct 08-Mar 14-Dec 2 - 1 16-Nov 15-Feb 18-Jan 29-Mar 3 - 2 02-Nov 23-Sep 22-Feb 25-Nov 11-Nov 9-Nov-13 First Round v £18,000 Bracknell Town 21-Dec 04-Jan 01-Mar 0 - 5 26-Dec 16-Nov 2 - 1 08-Oct 1 - 2 15-Feb 22-Oct 02-Nov 3 - 3 08-Feb 07-Dec 23-Nov 12-Oct 28-Dec 4 - 1

Brimscombe & Thrupp 5 - 3 14-Dec 29-Mar 02-Nov 28-Dec 2 - 1 26-Dec 04-Jan 1 - 2 3 - 4 23-Nov 08-Oct 26-Nov 1 - 2 08-Feb 15-Mar 2 - 4 22-Oct 09-Nov 7-Dec-13 Second Round v £27,000 Cheltenham Saras 2 - 1 27-Nov 0 - 6 28-Dec 2 - 1 22-Feb 21-Apr 07-Dec 0 - 4 15-Mar 16-Nov 21-Dec 02-Nov 3 - 1 04-Jan 23-Oct 08-Feb 20-Nov 19-Oct 4-Jan-14 Third Round v £67,500 Flackwell Heath 22-Oct 22-Feb 15-Mar 26-Nov 1 - 1 11-Jan 0 - 3 2 - 2 21-Apr 19-Oct 01-Feb 9 - 0 21-Dec 01-Mar 29-Oct 5 - 3 16-Nov 26-Dec 1 - 1 25-Jan-14 Fourth Round v £90,000 Highmoor Ibis 12-Oct 28-Dec 16-Nov 19-Oct 18-Nov 18-Jan 07-Dec 14-Dec 02-Nov 08-Feb 11-Jan 21-Oct 15-Feb 09-Nov 23-Nov 08-Mar 15-Mar 1 - 2 2 - 2

Highworth Town 5 - 0 01-Mar 21-Dec 18-Jan 29-Oct 26-Nov 19-Nov 29-Mar 4 - 3 08-Oct 22-Feb 04-Jan 22-Oct 0 - 2 1 - 0 21-Apr 1 - 0 01-Feb 14-Dec 15-Feb-14 Fifth Round v £180,000 Holyport 19-Nov 21-Dec 26-Nov 21-Apr 05-Apr 1 - 4 18-Jan 01-Mar 1 - 4 0 - 2 1 - 2 19-Oct 08-Oct 04-Jan 0 - 1 07-Dec 02-Nov 08-Feb 08-Mar 8-Mar-14 Sixth Round v £360,000 Kidlington 15-Mar 3 - 0 11-Jan 2 - 0 1 - 1 3 - 0 22-Feb 05-Apr 08-Feb 01-Feb 23-Nov 14-Dec 12-Oct 26-Dec 28-Dec 09-Nov 29-Oct 0 - 1 2 - 3 12-Apr-14 Semi-Final v Wembley £900,000 Newbury 04-Jan 3 - 1 14-Sep 23-Nov 08-Feb 19-Oct 01-Mar 18-Jan 1 - 7 2 - 3 3 - 2 09-Nov 08-Mar 29-Oct 1 - 2 4 - 5 1 - 1 07-Dec 26-Dec

Oxford City Nomads 8 - 0 16-Nov 12-Oct 2 - 2 09-Oct 20-Nov 21-Dec 11-Jan 2 - 0 05-Apr 07-Dec 5 - 1 21-Apr 01-Feb 0 - 5 4 - 2 23-Nov 02-Nov 22-Feb 17-May-14 Final v Wembley £1,800,000 Reading Town 1 - 0 22-Oct 15-Feb 1 - 1 01-Feb 3 - 0 19-Oct 09-Nov 08-Mar 26-Dec 11-Jan 15-Mar 0 - 1 19-Nov 26-Nov 21-Dec 1 - 0 0 - 3 22-Mar Total Prize Money Won £0 Shrivenham 02-Nov 08-Feb 0 - 2 1 - 4 01-Mar 14-Dec 4 - 4 15-Feb 20-Nov 30-Oct 26-Dec 0 - 3 2 - 0 28-Dec 22-Mar 12-Oct 27-Nov 16-Nov 11-Jan Thame United 07-Dec 4 - 2 26-Dec 08-Mar 09-Nov 01-Feb 15-Feb 08-Oct 0 - 0 04-Jan 28-Dec 2 - 0 29-Mar 3 - 1 3 - 2 01-Mar 1 - 2 11-Jan 22-Oct THE FA CUP WITH BUDWEISER EXTRA PRELIMINARY ROUND Wantage Town 23-Nov 09-Nov 18-Jan 14-Dec 1 - 1 29-Oct 2 - 1 4 - 3 15-Feb 21-Dec 3 - 1 12-Oct 22-Mar 5 - 1 0 - 3 21-Apr 22-Feb 4 - 0 04-Jan 115 Tadley Calleva 2 ‐ 4 Ascot United (awarded to Tadley Calleva) W.Bassett Town 09-Oct 30-Oct 02-Nov 15-Feb 07-Dec 15-Mar 2 - 1 01-Feb 18-Jan 27-Nov 1 - 2 28-Dec 16-Nov 23-Apr 0 - 1 4 - 4 3 - 0 21-Dec 0 - 4 116 Bracknell Town 2 ‐ 1 Fairford Town 117 Holyport 2 ‐ 7 Hanworth Villa 119 Ardley United 4 ‐ 1 Thame United 2013‐2014 Season 2013‐2014 Season 120 Camberley Town 2 ‐ 0 Chinnor UHLSPORT Hellenic League UHLSPORT Hellenic League 121 Reading Town 0 ‐ 5 Wantage Town Premier Division Division One (West) 123 Flackwell Heath 0 ‐ 0 Binfield P W D L F A Pts P W D L F A Pts 1 Wantage Town 11 9 1 1 29 11 28 1 Shortwood United 10 7 0 3 33 13 21 123 Binfield 3 ‐ 2 Flackwell Heath 2 Oxford City Nomads 14 9 1 4 36 20 28 2 Purton 10 7 0 3 32 20 21 124 Bedfont Sports 2 ‐ 2 Abingdon United 3 Reading Town 13 8 2 3 23 14 26 3 Tytherington Rocks 9 6 2 1 30 7 20 124 Abingdon United 0 ‐ 1 Bedfont Sports 4 Ardley United 9 7 2 0 29 9 23 4 Tuffley Rovers 10 6 2 2 20 12 20 125 Westfield 2 ‐ 1 Shrivenham 5 Clanfield 10 6 1 3 20 10 19 5 Highworth Town 12 7 2 3 28 22 23 126 Cheltenham Saracens 0 ‐ 0 Slimbridge 6 Flackwell Heath 12 5 4 3 36 19 19 6 Lydney Town 8 6 0 2 19 8 18 7 Fairford Town 8 4 1 3 25 12 13 126 Slimbridge 1 ‐ 1 Cheltenham Saracens (1‐4 on pens) 7 Ascot United 11 4 5 2 26 13 17 8 Easington Sports 9 3 2 4 15 20 11 8 Highmoor Ibis 10 5 2 3 18 13 17 127 Cove 5 ‐ 0 Carterton 9 North Leigh United 9 3 1 5 25 21 10 9 Thame United 11 5 2 4 18 16 17 128 Newbury 1 ‐ 4 Windsor 10 New College Swindon 10 2 3 5 12 24 9 10 Brimscombe & Thrupp 12 5 1 6 30 25 16 129 Kidlington 1 ‐ 1 Hartley Wintney 11 Malmesbury Victoria 7 2 1 4 9 13 7 11 Binfield 8 4 3 1 19 10 15 12 Old Woodstock Town 9 1 3 5 12 27 6 129 Hartley Wintney 5 ‐ 2 Kidlington 12 Bracknell Town 12 4 2 6 21 26 14 13 Carterton 8 2 0 6 11 30 6 130 Abingdon Town 1 ‐ 5 Highmoor Ibis 13 Wootton Bassett Town 11 3 4 4 18 22 13 14 Hook Norton 6 1 1 4 6 14 4 156 Bournemouth 3 ‐ 1 Highworth Town 14 Kidlington 9 4 1 4 12 16 13 15 Letcombe 9 1 1 7 5 43 4 15 Cheltenham Saracens 10 4 1 5 18 24 13 161 Wootton Bassett Town 0 ‐ 2 Totton & Eling 16 Shrivenham 10 3 1 6 19 30 10 17 Holyport 11 3 0 8 13 27 9 THE FA CUP WITH BUDWEISER PRELIMINARY ROUND 18 Newbury 10 2 2 6 20 32 8 2013‐2014 Season 98 Beaconsfield SYCOB 5 ‐ 3 Bracknell Town 19 Abingdon Town 13 0 4 9 11 42 4 UHLSPORT Hellenic League 100 Wantage Town 2 ‐ 3 Didcot Town 20 Abingdon United 13 0 0 13 12 45 0 Division One (East) P W D L F A Pts 104 Binfield 0 ‐ 0 Cheltenham Saracens 1 AFC Hinksey 11 9 1 1 46 13 28 104 Cheltenham Saracens 1 ‐ 7 Binfield 2 Headington Amateurs 10 7 3 0 25 8 24 106 Ardley United 1 ‐ 0 Hanworth Villa 3 Burnham 9 7 0 2 17 17 21 109 Windsor 1 ‐ 3 Highmoor Ibis 4 Rayners Lane 10 5 2 3 22 23 17 5 Milton United 7 5 0 2 15 5 15 6 Penn & Tylers Green 9 4 2 3 22 16 14 THE FA CUP WITH BUDWEISER FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND 7 Chalfont Wasps 8 4 0 4 16 17 12 76 Ardley United 2 ‐ 2 Binfield 8 Henley Town 11 4 0 7 21 28 12 76 Binfield 4 ‐ 1 Ardley United 9 Wokingham & Emmbrook 8 3 1 4 16 21 10 10 Chinnor 7 3 0 4 17 15 9 82 Chertsey Town 4 ‐ 0 Highmoor Ibis 11 Maidenhead United 11 3 0 8 20 37 9 12 Woodley Town 10 2 1 7 12 32 7 THE FA CUP WITH BUDWEISER FIRST ROUND 13 Didcot Town 9 2 0 7 17 28 6 64 Binfield 1 ‐ 2 Leatherhead 14 Finchampstead 8 1 0 7 12 18 3 WBTFC Stats Page 2013-14 Football Was Better in My Day.....

Inspired by the fantastic book playing surface much loved other ideas on this glorious WOOTTON BASSETT TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STATS PAGE “Got, Not Got” by Derrick by teams like Liverpool and Bank Holiday Easter Monday Hammond and Gary Silke this Man Utd, Chelsea were to (31st of March 1986). QPR hit Season’s new feature looks at spend a further season in the Chelsea for six with a super Season's Progress 2013-14 football related matters from second tier meaning they hat trick from Gary Bannister, the Editor’s long lost youth were out of the top flight for 5 two from John Byrne and one Games Played 2013-14 Target that are no longer with us. consecutive seasons. Their from substitute Leroy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Today it is…………………… stay back in the top tier was Rosenior (now the pundit on 1 to last just 4 seasons on this the Football League Show). 2 Chelsea being crap occasion as they were again 3 relegated in Season 1987-88. 4 and Stamford 5 6 Bridge was a dump The yo-yoing between the top 7 two divisions finally came to 8 an end. The last season they 9 spent in the second tier was 10 1989-90 and unfortunately for 11 me they have been in the top 12 flight ever since and have League League Position 13 14 subsequently been bank 15 rolled by Roman and his 16 billions and represented by 17 the disliked characters that 18 are John Terry and Ashley Back in the 1970’s and 19 Cole. 20 1980’s, long before Roman Abramovich had allegedly Harking back to better times, As well as being not too good, stolen his money off the during that 5 year spell in the during this era Chelsea also Russian people to fund my Last Season Second Division the highlight did not have the plush least favourite club, Chelsea Appearances 2013/14 Starts As Sub Total Goals Total Goals for me came in Season 1982- stadium/library that Stamford were a lowly Division Two 1 Sam Ockwell 15 15 1 -- 83. Not only did QPR romp to Bridge has now become. side who on one occasion the title but Chelsea were Indeed who can forget the old 2 Adam Corcoran 14 14 34 1 skirted with possible seriously in danger of away end at Stamford Bridge 3 Shaun Carter 13 13 2 31 - relegation to the third tier of dropping into the third tier of where Ken Bates brought 4 Jordan Roberts 12 12 6 -- English football. Whilst they English football, just missing those electric fences down 5 Steve Yeardley 12 12 37 8 had success at the start of the the dreaded drop by 2 points. from his farm, installed 6 Alex Rigley 11 1 12 1 -- decade with that FA Cup win barbed wire and machine gun 7 Craig Bowden 11 11 33 1 over dirty Leeds United the turrets to keep the vermin 8 Sam Packer 9 1 10 1 -- 1970’s and 1980’s were not from the Shed End out and 9 Lee Stevens 9 9 1 -- good times for Chelsea. then designated the wall at 10 Steve Allison 8 8 -- one end of the terrace as the In Season 1974/75, just four 11 Ryan Stanners 7 1 8 1 -- toilets (no wonder they had years after that FA Cup win, problems with vermin). 12 Shaun Terry 7 1 8 32 16 Chelsea were relegated to 13 Levi Cox 5 3 8 2 -- Division Two. In the year that 14 Kyle Rigley 5 2 7 -- Despite the terrible conditions QPR nearly won the Divisions one had to endure on a visit 15 Sean Bailey 1 6 7 1 -- One title (Premier League in to Stamford Bridge there is 16 Lewis Chatwin 4 2 6 2 -- new money) Chelsea were still a nostalgic memories of 17 Callum Wright 4 1 5 -- playing the likes of York, good times. This is mainly 18 Aaron Stevens 4 4 -- Carlisle, Luton and Oxford. It courtesy of the 1986 League 19 Tyler Sheppard 3 1 4 -- took two seasons for Chelsea Cup Quarter Final replay win 20 Luke Kuczynski 3 3 -- to be promoted back to the where goals from Alan top division only to be 21 Kalum Youngsam 3 3 -- McDonald and Michael relegated again in Season Robinson secured a 2-0 win. 22 Harry Ellis 2 2 -- 1978-79 finishing rock bottom 23 Wesley Clarke 2 2 -- The fact that Robinson scored of the table (sadly QPR also Another highlight in the era his from the half way line still 24 Liam Edmondson 1 1 2 39 6 st went down with them despite came about on 31 March has me in stitches to this day. 25 Craig Kent 2 2 -- a 3-1 away win at Stamford 1986 back in the top divsion. Good times even if it meant 26 Chris Baife 2 2 -- Bridge). Chelsea were 4th in the being locked in for our own 27 Justin Milhench 1 1 2 -- league and, despite their bum safety for a good two hours 28 Rory Worthington 1 1 1 -- Whilst Terry Venables took record in the magical 70’s and afterwards. 29 Jonathan Davis 1 1 -- the mighty R’s back up in 80’s, they were actually on 30 Stephen Pleass 1 1 2 - Season 1982-83, thanks track to claim the title in this partly to a nice smooth Own Goals season. The Superhoops had The Non-league Paper Article F.A. Vase

THE ROAD TO WEMBLEY FOR WOOTTON BASSETT TOWN F.C. Date Round Opponents Prize Money 7-Sep-13 First Round Qualifying v Bye £600 21-Sep-13 Second Round Qualifying v Odd Down A L 0 - 7 £800 19-Oct-13 First Round Proper v Bishops Sutton A £900 16-Nov-13 Second Round Proper v £1,200 7-Dec-13 Third Round Proper v £1,500 18-Jan-14 Fourth Round Proper v £2,000 15-Feb-14 Fifth Round Proper v £2,500 The Non-League Paper English football from the Hellenic game was another example, with Premier, Dr Martens Midland, Yaser Kasim (pictured) 8-Mar-14 Sixth Round Proper v £4,500 Premier and up. I even played a comfortably matching the likes of 29-Mar-14 Semi-final v Two legs £6,000 Published on a Sunday the game in the Hellenic Reserve Michael Essien and Juan Mata 10-May-14 Final winners v Wembley £25,000 Non-League paper goes from League once!” with his composure on the ball strength to strength. At £1.50 and passing ability in the middle Total Prize Money Won to Date £0 it is great value for money I got a first-hand view of a couple of the Town midfield. and essential if you want to of other former Non-League folk stay up to date with non- rubbing shoulders with the big I’d been really impressed by the THE FA CARLSBERG VASE FIRST ROUND QUALIFYING league football. The paper are boys when I went behind the Iraqi playmaker in Luton’s pre- agan providing us and other scenes at Swindon Town’s season games last year, then 96 Thame United 8 ‐ 0 Carterton non-league Club’s with an Capital One Cup clash with bemused by his lack of impact 97 Farnham Town 2 ‐ 1 Ardley United exclusive article each week Chelsea. when the league programme started. His loan from Brighton written by their journalists to Mark Cooper (pictured below) was terminated three months 98 Cheltenham Saracens 0 ‐ 2 Hook Norton include in our programmes. couldn’t even get an interview early, before a spell at 99 Kidlington 5 ‐ 2 Newbury This week the subject is when jobs at Hereford and Macclesfield brought regular Stockport County came up, starts for a month. 102 Ash United 0 ‐ 1 Holyport Ex Non League Players despite a Non-League managerial record that included Of course, there are many more. 103 Shrivenham 4 ‐ 2 Malmesbury Victoria a Conference North title with Ex-Basildon United and Grays By NLP Reporter Stuart Kettering, an FA Trophy win with winger Michael Kightly was in 104 Brimscombe & Thrupp 3 ‐ 1 Sandhurst Town Hammonds Darlington and several lengthy the same BBC clip as Duff at 105 Highworth Town 1 ‐ 3 Camberley Town Cup runs with Tamworth and the Turf Moor, while his old Athletic 2nd October 2013 Poppies. colleague Gary Hooper chose 106 Flackwell Heath 1 ‐ 4 Hartley Wintney last week to fire his first goals since switching from Celtic to AS MUCH as I love Non-League, Premier League Norwich City for £5m. THE FA CARLSBERG VASE SECOND ROUND QUALIFYING I’m not someone who goes around hating all things about 104 Lydney Town 0 ‐ 1 Highmoor Ibis the higher levels of the game. I recently did a piece for The NLP’s sister publication, The 107 Milton United 1 ‐ 0 Bedfont Sports Football League Paper, with As well as enjoyment, the fact striker Matt Rhead who had that players and staff operating 109 Fairford Town 0 ‐ 4 Kidlington netted his first League Two goal in the grass-roots have for Mansfield at the age of 29 110 New College Swindon 0 ‐ 2 Staines Lammas something to aspire to is what The 44-year-old took the job at after a career journeying around football is all about, and I stay up doomed AFC Telford last clubs like Kidsgrove, Eastwood, 111 Westfield 3 ‐ 0 Thame United late every Saturday night hoping January on expenses-only basis, Congleton, Nantwich and Corby. to see ex-Non-League boys then quit after a winless month to 112 Chinnor 2 ‐ 3 Bedfont & Feltham doing well on Match of the Day take the Robins’ assistant’s job and The Football League Show. to Kevin MacDonald. 113 Bracknell Town 1 ‐ 2 Hartley Wintney

Last week there was plenty to When the ex-Liverpool midfielder 114 Brimscombe & Thrupp 3 ‐ 0 Shrivenham take note of, not least at Burnley quit in pre-season, Cooper was 115 Abingdon Town 3 ‐ 1 Hook Norton where one of the unsung heroes in the right place at the right time of the Clarets’ recent upper-end and within weeks, he’s taking on 116 Holyport 0 ‐ 1 Reading Town Championship and Premier The Special One, Jose League history, Michael Duff, Mourinho. 138 Odd Down 7 ‐ 0 Wootton Bassett Town was making his 300th appearance for the Lancashire club. “It just goes to show that all good things come to those who wait,” THE FA CARLSBERG VASE FIRST ROUND PROPER Non-League fans with long smiled the ex JCB manufacturer. Games to be played weekend of 19th October memories will recall the Northern Exactly, which is why I love to Ireland centre-half scoring the see our alumni flying the Non- 77 Hamworthy United v Oxford City Nomads goal that sealed Cheltenham League flag! Town’s promotion from the 78 Kidlington v Lymington Town Conference in 1999. He also Follow us on twitter: made 300 appearances for the @NonLeguePaper 79 Highmoor Ibis v Folland Sports Robins, having already spent @SamElliott_NLP 80 Wantage Town v Abingdon Town time at Carterton Town and @Stuhammonds_NLP Cirencester. @MattBadcock_NLP 81 Abingdon United v Fareham Town

Asked by FLS reporter Mark 87 Reading Town v Milton United Clemmit about his rise, 35-year- Only football can produce such old Duff said: “I’ve played in turnarounds, and at the centre of 88 Binfield v Warminster Town eight different divisions through Cooper’s new side’s passing 92 Brimscombe & Thrupp v Ashton & Backwell Utd WBTFC Attendances Previous Meetings

A Thumping Success

WBTFC Average Home League Attendances Rylands Way, 5th March 2011

100.0 94.6 It's been a long while since Wootton Bassett Town have recorded such a convincing 90.0 victory in the Hellenic Premier Division, but Dave Turners side did just that as they 79.4 romped to three points against Abingdon Town, winning 4-1. 80.0 71.8 70.0 64.0 63.6 Of their nine previous league triumphs this season, just four have been by two goals or more 59.6 57.9 59.4 60.0 54.8 52.9 with three of those having come in the first month of the season. And since then, Bassett have 50.5 received more than their fair share of thumpings. How good it felt though to finally inflict 50.0 one once again. 40.0 Attendance 30.0 The hosts took the lead on the quarter hour mark when Sam Collier fired home. It is also been a difficult time for him of late, with just two goals in his last twelve appearances. He showed 20.0 his scoring instincts had not deserted him on the stroke of half time though when he bundled 10.0 home a second, which was all that the hosts deserved for a dominant first half display. 0.0 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Bassetts clean sheet remained intact until just seven minutes were left on the clock as Lance Season Williams found the back of the net for the seventh time in eight games to give his side a (Average Attendances) glimmer of hope.

But it would have been unjust had they got anything from this game. Alex Green, netting his tenth of the campaign, and Mitch Wyatt ensured they would not, both scoring in the games dying seconds to put gloss on an outstanding home performance.

WBTFC Attendances - Season 2013-14 Bassett Restricted as the Final Reckoning Draws Nearer Totton & Eling (FAC) 49 Culham Road, 19th April 2011 Highworth Town 89 Brimscome & Thrupp 70 Shrivenham 54 Prior to their visit to Abingdon Town, Wootton Bassett Town's final position in the Want age T own 51 Hellenic League Premier Division table was still very much uncertain. But after a Tytherington Rocks (FL) 32 disappointing 2-0 defeat to the Abbots, who started the night two points and places Reading Town 31 above Bassett, having played two games more than their visitors, it is looking likely that Oxford City Nomads 28 Abingdon Town 15th position will be the best Dave Turner's side can finish. Abingdon United Ardley United That though will be no disappointment, even if at certain stages of the season points were Kidlington dropped when they really should have been collected. In fact, finishing seventh from bottom Highmoor Ibis will match the club's best ever finish when Barry Giles led the team to 13th out of 20 teams in Binfield Thame United 2000/01. However, that side's haul of points (52) will likely not be matched. Holyport Flackwell Heath Abingdon shaded the first half, but neither side were able to break the deadlock. A 54th Cheltenham Saracens minute Lance Williams header eventually did though before a sucker punch was delivered six Ascot United minutes from time when Rhys Denton produced a great finish following a Daryl Harris cross. Bracknell Town Newbury Average 50.5 It was revenge for Abingdon after their 4-1 thumping at Rylands Way earlier in the year, one of the highlights of Bassett's season. But with tricky trips to Binfield - still in with a shot at 0 20 40 60 80 100 winning the title - and Flackwell Heath to come before Monday's visit of bottom side Pegasus Juniors, the Abbots five point advantage over Bassett now appears to be insurmountable.

Action Shot - Jordan Roberts Player Profile Uhlsport Hellenic League Insights

Getting people through the gate – the seasons as the following graph, which includes figures for all months of the season, shows: Levi Cox perpetual challenge Forward

A quick, prolific forward, Cox comes across from Calne Town along with manager Jeff Roberts. Still young at just 22 years of age, he has plenty yet to offer and it will be hoped his What this also highlights is that for Saturday and 3pm kick-offs goals can help make up for those average attendances in months where games are played on public holidays are unsurprisingly greater than all others. And, lost with Mark Barnes’ departure. compared to games in September and October, average Abingdon Town’s recent midweek game with Holyport, which crowds in November, February and March on Saturdays are Cox began his senior football career attracted a paying attendance of just six, has been one of the lower. Also, there’s a large drop off in crowds for games played major discussion points in Hellenic League circles over the midweek from November onwards compared to the season’s with New College and fired them to past couple of weeks. first three months (the December figure here is something of an anomaly given the lack of midweek games in that month Wiltshire League Premier Division The game played on Tuesday 17th September – thus clashing compared to others). glory in 2008/09, helping them rack with the opening round of Champions League games for Arsenal and Chelsea, finished 3-1 in Holyport’s favour. That, It’s understandable to see that drop in November, January and up an astonishing 110 league goals. given Abingdon’s early season struggles, was arguably little February – two cold months, but less so for March. One factor surprise. But seeing such a small attendance – there were for that month though is that games typically come thick and He was a title winner again for about twelve officials in addition to the half dozen who paid - fast – with teams sometimes playing three times a week. raised questions. There’s a need then to play more frequently at the start of the College a season later as the season in midweek to avoid fixture pile-ups, which this year It’s clear that were the game played on a Saturday, there has been done. Collegians this time netted 112 would have been a bigger crowd. But what exactly is the difference between gates of matches kicking off at 3pm and Yet a whole season can’t be played in three months. What times. Cox moved permanently to evening midweek games in the Hellenic Premier? then to attract more fans in those mid- and late-season months when temperatures dip and the Champions League theme Calne for 2010/11, having made As is clear, average midweek attendances have been lower tune dominates the evening airwaves? than average Saturday attendances over the past five one appearance for the Lilywhites in seasons. Overall, Saturday games attract around 6.5 more To boost Saturday numbers, individual teams, especially those fans than midweek matches. This may not seem much, but if a with a large youth section, could seek to turn themselves into 2009/10. He acclimatised well to team plays ten midweek home games a seasons then they are true community clubs, playing some youth games on Saturday missing out on around one Saturday gate and the money that mornings rather than Sundays to encourage parents and Western League football, scoring 20 youngsters to stay behind to watch their senior sides. An added benefit of this would be that it might encourage greater goals in 41 appearances in all numbers to attend all games and even to volunteer. competitions. A season later he Binfield, who play midweek games on Monday (except against added just five league goals. Shrivenham), Wantage Town and Witney United/Town (before their demise), both of whom have frequently played on Fridays, However, he frequently found the have shown that playing when there is little competition from European football or even the Football League can attract back of the net in cup competitions bigger gates. The difficulty though is convincing opponents to travel on those evenings. So why not agree home-and-home where he netted seven times, Monday/Friday games or establish a League-wide initiative whereby each team plays a minimum number of matches on including against Highworth Town in those days. brings (close to £400 if entrance costs £6). the Wiltshire Senior Cup semi-final Easier to achieve would be clubs taking a leaf from the and what proved to be a decisive How though do attendances differ from month to month, and professional game and ‘categorising’ games. Dropping what factors influence any differences? entrance fees for midweek games - for instance, from £6 to £4 second against Bemerton Heath - in those months would act as a reward for those loyal fans So far this season, there has been little difference. In August, who do regularly attend, and serve as an incentive to new fans Harlequins in the final. Cox hit 14 in league games played on a Saturday or Bank Holiday averaged who may be put off by current costs that make it seem far an attendance of 70.6, while midweek fixtures averaged 74.2. more worthwhile to head to the warmth of the pub. Initially Meanwhile, September saw Saturday averages drop to 56.5 income may fall slightly, but football at this level needs all the the league last season and 18 extra support it can get to preserve its future. overall, with hat tricks against and Tuesday figures fall to 54.7. While midweek August attendances were above the average One thing not covered here that leagues and the FA do need Highworth in the FA Vase and for games played in seasons between 2008/09 and 2012/13, to do though is analyse the impact of travel distance on Saturday August and September and midweek September attendances. It’s not a difficult thing to do as attendance data is Shepton Mallett. matches attracted crowds below the average for these readily to hand and mileage between member clubs not hard to work out. Boot Room Chatter Boot Room Chatter

Hellenic League Hellenic League Thame United v North Leigh Beversbrook v Fairford Town Bulletin No 010/2013-2014 Boot Room Chatter 5th Oct 2013 Veterans Division One Oxford City Nomads De v Old Woodstock Town Chinnor B v Goring United GOB Shrivenham v Cheltenham Saracens Match Round-Up Oxford City A v Carterton Wootton Bassett Town v Wantage Town Hellenic League Cups Watlington Town v Witney Royals Division Two East There were two matches played in the First round of the Bluefin Sports Challenge Cup. Brimscombe and Thrupp beat Thursday 17 October Bracknell Town v Rayners Lane North Leigh United 4-2 with two goals from Joe Tustain together with goals from Ashley Caldwell and Ashley Brown. North Veterans Division One Chinnor v Holyport Leigh scored through an own goal and a goal from Scott Gee and earned deserved praise from Brimscombe officials for Wallingford Town AFC v Goring United A Berks & Bucks Junior Cup 2nd Round the effort they put into the game. Tytherington Rocks travelled to Woodley Town and One 3-1 with two goals from Toby Saturday 19 October Chalfont Wasps Res v FC Beaconsfield Res Colbourne and one from Tom Andrews. Chace Jewell replied for Woodley. In the Chairman’s Challenge Cup, Shrivenham F.A. Vase 1st Round Proper Maidenhead Magpies won 2-1 at Bracknell Town. Abingdon United v Fareham Town vs v Finchampstead Res Premier Division Binfield v Warminster Town Penn & Tylers Green v Langley Hornets Wantage Town and Oxford City Nomads remain locked together on points at the top with Wantage just claiming top spot v Ashton & Backwell Monday 21 October on goal difference. Wantage travelled to Highmoor Ibis and won 2-1 through an own goal and a late winner from Tom Brimscombe & Thrupp United Premier Division Austin. Ben Spence scored for Highmoor. Oxford City Nomads won 1-0 at Wootton Bassett through an own goal. Reading Hamworthy United v Oxford City Nomads Binfield v Ardley United Town slipped up losing 0-1 at home to kidlington for whom Tom Castle scored the winner. Cheltenham Saracens beat Highmoor Ibis v Folland Sports Highmoor Ibis v Kidlington Binfield 2-1 with goals from Leigh Rayson and Josh Swales. Adam Cornell scored for Binfield. Flackwell Heath won 7-1 on Kidlington v Lymington Town Tuesday 22 October the road at Newbury with Gavin James netting a hat trick and Adam Dickens scoring twice. Flackwell’s other goals coming Reading Town v Milton United Middlesex Senior from Mitchell Woodward and an own goal. Darren Jones scored Newbury’s consolation goal. Ascot United recorded a 4-1 Wantage Town v Abingdon Town Charity Cup 1st win away at Shrivenham with goals from Joe Gritt, Matt Jones, Jermaine Roche and Lee Boon. Harry Etheridge scored for Premier Division Round Shrivenham. Highworth Town got back to winning ways with a 2-1 win at Holyport. Richie Saunders and Aaron Maximen Rayners Lane North Greenford United scored for Highworth with Steve Deverall replying for Holyport. Thame Utd beat bottom club Abingdon Utd 4-2. Niall Cheltenham Saracens v Wootton Bassett Town Hodgkins scored twice with Thame’s other goals coming from Ben Connolly and Ellis Hercules. Leon Blackmore and Flackwell Heath v Highworth Town Premier Division Shawn Foster scored for Abingdon Utd. Abingdon Town picked up a point in a 1-1 draw with Bracknell Town. Antony Highmoor Ibis v Ascot United Ascot United v Oxford City Nomads Booker scored for Abingdon Town with Sam Barrett scoring for Bracknell. Holyport v Kidlington Bracknell Town v Holyport Newbury v Bracknell Town Brimscombe & Thrupp v Wantage Town Flackwell Heath v Abingdon Town Division One West Division One West Division One East Highworth Town v Newbury With 33 goals scored in just six matches (including a match that had only AFC Hinksey dropped points for only the second time this season being Fairford Town v Shortwood United Reading Town v Abingdon United one goal), it certainly wasn’t the finest day for some defences. Carterton held to a 2-2 draw at Wokingham & Embrook. The match took place Hook Norton v New College Swindon shipped eight in losing 0-8 to visitors Fairford Town. Dan Drewett and under the shadow of a highly unusual build up which no doubt had an Letcombe v Tytherington Rocks Thame United v Wootton Bassett Town Nathan Gambling helped themselves to two goals each. Fairford’s other effect on the Hinksey players. James Charlton and Elliot Rushforth Malmesbury Vic v Lydney Town Wednesday 23 Oct goals were scored by Callum Parsons, Alex Rudd, Henry Traas and Jack scored for Wokingham. Unfortunately the names of the Hinksey scorers Premier Division Allan. Letcombe’s win last weekend seemed a long time ago as they could not be determined at the time of writing. In a highly entertaining Purton v North Leigh Cheltenham Saracens v Shrivenham slipped to a 0-7 defeat at the hands of visitors Purton for whom Blaine match of ten goals, Didcot Town unfortunately lost 4-6 at Rayners Lane, Division One East Veterans Premier Fitzgerald scored twice. Scott Campbell, Jamie McGahey, Nick Mccrae, this after taking an early three goal lead through goals from Lee Newport, Finchampstead v Didcot Town Division Marcus Hall and Dave Gee were also on the score sheet. Shortwood Ross Mcdonald and Oliver Thomas. Oliver and Paul Leslie both scored to Rayners Lane v Burnham United after a couple of recent heavy defeats got back to winning ways reduce the arrears for Rayners Lane before Jamie Clark scored for Milton United v Didcot Town Wokingham & Em v Chalfont Wasps with a 5-1 win at Old Woodstock Town. Callum Brown, Will Hawes, Nick Didcot. A four goal blitz in the last quarter of an hour proved too much North Leigh v Old Hooky Humphreys and Sean Lawson with two were the scorers for Shortwood however for a plucky Didcot with Dan McPherson and Chezney Cassell Woodley Town v Penn & Tylers Green Oxford City v Chinnor A with Kieran O’Dwyer replying for Old Woodstock. New College Swindon both scoring twice. Headington Amateurs made the short trip to Chinnor Oxfordshire Senior Shrivenham v Thame United pulled a 3-3 draw out of the bag with two very late goals at Easington and won 4-1 with two goals from Paul Hedger together with goals from Cup 1st Rd Sports. Dan Reeves, Lewis Travers and Andrew Stidder had put the Ben Cuff and Joe Cook. Jonathan Feaver scored for Chinnor. Burnham Carterton v The Riverside Veterans Division One home team in a seemingly unassailable situation when Max Slinn and won 3-2 at Finchampstead with goals from Chris Christie, Tom Williams Chinnor B v Watlington Town Lee Toomey popped up with late goals to add to an earlier effort from and Calvin Morgan. Liam Woozley and Harry Swabey scoring for Clanfield v Horspath Goring United A v Carterton Christy Miller. Clanfield won 3-0 at Malmesbury Victoria with goals from Finchampstead. Maidenhead Utd travelled to Henley and won 3-1 with Easington Sports v Ardley United James Fleming, Foley and Olly Oswin. Tuffley Rovers beat Lydney Town two goals from Bradley Shaw and one from Emem Udaw. Graham Sims Headington Amateurs v Henley Town Witney Royals v Goring United GOB 1-0 with Warren Mann scoring the only goal of the game. scored for Henley. Old Woodstock Town v Marston Saints Thursday 24 October Woodcote & Stoke Row v Chinnor Veterans Division One Chairmans Reserve Wallingford Town AFC v Oxford City A County Cups Challenge Cup 1st Rd In the 1st Round of the Wycombe Senior Cup, Chalfont Wasps beat Hazlemere Sports 3-1. Cirencester Town Dev v Highworth Town Division Two West Clubs and individuals are invited to submit news items of interest for possible inclusion in Boot Room Chatter. Please send your items to Brian King, General Manager, 7 Stoneleigh Drive, Carterton, Oxon, OX18 1EE. Please send contributions by E-mail to: [email protected]

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Hellenic League Hellenic League Division Two West FIXTURES Cheltenham Saracens v Fairford Town Old Woodstock Town v Cirencester Town Dev UHLSPORT Hellenic League matches kick-off at Oxford City Nomads Bulletin Board Dev v Hook Norton 3.00 pm on Saturday and 7.45 pm midweek, unless Holiday’s & Non-Availability From The Chair stated otherwise. For “outside” cup competitions, Wotton Bassett Town v Beversbrook if not shown, check with home club if in doubt. Division Two East Amendments to Handbook Details: This week we welcome back Brian and Chalfont Wasps v Thame United Club Details Angela King from their recent travels. After Saturday 12th October 2012 Finchampstead v Wokingham & Emmb almost a month of being on holiday in the Rayners Lane v Penn & Tylers Green Premier Division Officers Details football season (an unheard of activity in my Abingdon United v Flackwell Heath Oxfordshire Intermediate Cup 1st BEN JAMES: Registration Officer (also UHL Assessor) change younger days) they will return to a League Ascot United v Cheltenham Saracens Round Mobile No to 07825 813341 & delete HOME No working smoothly to the standards they Binfield v Brimscombe & Thrupp Benson v Chinnor Res have set. Several years go Brian and Angela Bracknell Town v Thame United Monday 14 October Referee Details: could not have taken this this time out. The Highmoor Ibis v Abingdon Town Berks & Bucks Senior Amendments List Two League simply depended on them too much Kidlington v Newbury Trophy 1st Round James Cox: Change of email for the day to day work. Oxford City Nomads v Ardley United Highmoor Ibis v Binfield [email protected] Such is the strength and depth of knowledge Shrivenham v Reading Town Tuesday 15 October of your team of League Officers that they Wantage Town v Holyport Premier Division Division One West Bracknell Town v Flackwell Heath have proved themselves over this last Clanfield v Carterton Flying Press Floodlit month. Fairford Town v Easington Sports Cup 2nd Round STATS REVIEW I believe Brian in particular will soon be able Lydney Town v Shortwood United Ascot United v Henley Town 12th October to see a complete end to these day to day North Leigh v Hook Norton Brimscombe & Thrupp v Carterton Saturday 12 October sees on key game, Oxford City League activities. Tytherington Rocks v Old Woodstock Town Malmesbury v Wantage Town Nomads home to Ardley United. This is Ardley’s first Division One East Milton Utd v Burnham away game to a top side so no stats, but Nomads This week coming there is an FA Step 5 + 6 AFC Hinksey v Chinnor Bluefin Sports stats point to a draw 2 – 2. Reading Town visit Focus Group Meeting, which will once again Burnham v Maidenhead Utd Challenge Cup 1st Round v Shrivenham. The home side have done well recently include the Ground Grade requirements at Headington Amateurs v Rayners Lane Maidenhead United v Holyport but stats say an away win 2 – 3. Wantage Town are Step 6. This meeting is attended only by Wiltshire Senior Cup at home to struggling Holyport and should win 4 – 0. 1st Rd Gloucestershire members elected from within the Challenge Trophy 2nd Calne Town v Purton Binfield are home to the unpredictable Brimscombe & representatives of Leagues at these levels. Round Highworth Town v Malmesbury Vic Thrupp. Stats point to a close game but home win 2 We are represented by The Spartan South Tuffley Rovers v Frampton United – 1. Ascot United are at home to Cheltenham Midlands League. I have already supplied a Ludgershall Sports v New College Swindon Wednesday 16 Berks & Bucks October Saracens. Two even sides score 2 – 2. Highmoor strongly worded message. As soon as we Intermediate Cup 2nd Flying Press Floodlit Ibis have a home game against strugglers Abingdon have more information that we can release Round Cup 2nd Round Town and should win 4 – 1. Abingdon United face a you will know. Ardington & Lockings v Didcot Town Cirencester Town Dev v Highworth Town Looking at the League tables I see that Faringdon Town v Ascot United Dev home game against Flackwell Heath who should Shortwood United v Rockleaze Rangers almost two months into the season, we have Finchampstead v Highmoor Ibis Res come away with the points 1 – 3. Bracknell Town Oxfordshire Senior two clubs that remain unbeaten in League Holyport Res v Cookham Dean Cup 1st Round take on Thame United. A close game with a home matches. Neither of these is at the top of Letcombe v Wantage Town Res Hook Norton v AFC Hinksey win 1 – 0. Kidlington are at home to Newbury and Long Wittenham North Leigh United v Oxford City Nomads their home form should enable a win 3 – 1. their respective division. All the signs are Athletic v Shrivenham Res South Midlands there for a close fought season. Milton United v Frilsham & Yattendon Floodlit Cup 1st

Mortimer v Wokingham & Emmb Round Mystic Rover Have a great week. Old Bradwell United v Chalfont Wasps Rayners Lane v Bedford REME (Arborfield) v Bracknell Town Res Veterans Premier Regards - Bob Penn & Tylers Green v Aylesbury Dynamos Division Reading YMCA v Woodley Town Bampton Town v Milton United Wootton & Dry Didcot Town v Shrivenham Sandford United v Binfield Res Old Hooky v Oxford City

Official Web Sites: www.hellenicleague.co.uk & www.football.mitoo.co.uk Official Web Sites: www.hellenicleague.co.uk & www.football.mitoo.co.uk Wootton Bassett Town F.C. Season 2013-14 First Team Fixtures, Results, Teams & Goal Scorers Wootton Bassett Town FC Season 2013-2014 First Team Fixtures, Results, Teams & Scorers Date Opponents H/A Result Crowd 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 10-Aug Bracknell Town A L 1 - 4 82 Ellis Bowden Edmondson Corcoran Carter Stanners Sheppard Ockwell (1) Terry L.Stevens A.Rigley Kent 14-Aug Highworth Town H L 1 - 2 89 Kuczynski Bowden Roberts Corcoran Carter (1) Stanners Sheppard Ockwell Terry L.Stevens A.Rigley Cox 17-Aug Totton &Eling (FAC EX Prelim) H L 0 - 2 49 Kuczynski Bowden Bailey Corcoran Carter K.Rigley Sheppard Ockwell Terry L.Stevens Packer Kent Youngsam Edmondson 24-Aug Flackwell Heath A D 1 - 1 43 Allison Bowden Yeardley Corcoran Carter K.Rigley A.Stevens Ockwell Worthington (1) L.Stevens A.Rigley Bailey 26-Aug Brimscombe & Thrupp H W 2 - 1 70 Allison Bowden Yeardley Corcoran Carter K.Rigley A.Stevens Ockwell Roberts (1) L.Stevens (1) A.Rigley Terry Packer 31-Aug Shrivenham H W 3 - 0 54 Allison Bowden Yeardley Corcoran Carter Stanners A.Stevens Ockwell Roberts (1) Packer (1) A.Rigley Bailey (1) Sheppard Youngsam 4-Sep Wantage Town H L 0 - 4 51 Allison Bowden Yeardley Corcoran Carter Stanners Terry Ockwell Roberts Packer A.Rigley Bailey Chatwin 07-Sep Highmoor Ibis A D 2 - 2 30 Allison Bowden Yeardley Corcoran Carter (1) Stanners Terry Ockwell Roberts Packer Chatwin Cox Wright 11-Sep Tytherington Rocks (F/L 1) H L 1 - 3 32 Ellis Wright Yeardley Corcoran Carter K.Rigley Terry Ockwell Roberts Packer Cox A.Rigley (1) Youngsam Pleass 14-Sep Ascot United A D 1 - 1 62 Kuczynski Bowden Yeardley Corcoran K.Rigley Stanners Cox (1) Ockwell Roberts Packer A.Rigley Chatwin 17-Sep Kidlington A W 3 - 2 32 Clark Davis Yeardley Corcoran Chatwin (1) Stanners (1) Cox Ockwell Roberts (1) Packer A.Rigley Bailey 21-Sep Odd Down (FAV 2nd QR) A L 0 - 7 Clark Chatwin Yeardley Corcoran Carter Packer A.Stevens Ockwell Roberts L.Stevens A.Rigley Bailey Walduck 25-Sep Reading Town H D 4 - 4 31 Allison Wright Yeardley Corcoran Carter Cox (1) Milhench (2) Ockwell Roberts (1) L.Stevens A.Rigley Bailey Baife 28-Sep Lydney Town (BICC 1) A L 2 - 5 62 Allison Bowden Yeardley Wright Carter Cox Chatwin Ockwell Roberts (2) L.Stevens A.Rigley Baife K.Rigley 5-Oct Oxford City Nomads H L 0 - 1 28 Allison Bowden Yeardley Corcoran Carter Wright Terry Ockwell Roberts L.Stevens Packer Stanners K.Rigley Cox 9-Oct Abingdon Town H 19-Oct Cheltenham Saracens A 22-Oct Thame United A 30-Oct Abingdon United H 2-Nov Ardley United H 09-Nov Brimscombe & Thrupp A 11-Nov Binfield A 16-Nov Kidlington H 19-Nov Abingdon United A 23-Nov Ardley United A 27-Nov Highmoor Ibis H 7-Dec Binfield H 14-Dec Highworth Town A 21-Dec Thame United H 26-Dec Newbury A 28-Dec Holyport H 04-Jan Wantage Town A 11-Jan Shrivenham A 18-Jan Flackwell Heath H 1-Feb Cheltenham Saracens H 08-Feb Abingdon Town A 15-Feb Ascot United H 22-Feb Oxford City Nomads A 08-Mar Holyport A 15-Feb Bracknell Town H 22-Mar Reading Town A 23-Apr Newbury H FAC - FA Cup, F/L - Floodlight Cup, FAV - FA Vase, CC - County Cup, BICC - Challenge Cup, SC - Supplementary Cup