BRACKNELL TOWN FC OFFICIAL MATCH DAY PROGRAMME 2020/21

THE ROBINS LOOK TO SECURE A PLACE IN THE EMIRATES FA CUP THIRD QUALIFYING ROUND

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GATES OPEN: 1.30 PM

Tickets to be purchased in advance: ADULTS £8, CONSESSIONS £5, U16’s £1 v Tictets purchased at the gate are subject to a £2 surcharge MARLOW FC 03 • 10 • 20 | KO 15:00 PM Welcome to Marlow FC their committee and fans to The Lane for today’s Emirates FA Cup 2nd Round Qualifying match.

After seeing off Badshot Lea and Ashford United in the previous qualifying rounds today we face our Pitching In South Central neighbours Marlow who were successful in the previous rounds with victories against North Leigh and Frimley Green. Both sides will be looking to continue the cup run and progress to the 2rd Qualifying Round.

In our 2 league matches this season we put on a good performance in our opening game at home to Chipstead and secured a comfortable 2-0 victory. We let a 2 goal lead slip away at Uxbridge for a share of the points

Due to The FA guidelines around the safe return of fans to our home matches, we have partnered with Kaizen Ticketing for this coming season. We now ask that you all purchase your season tickets or matchday tickets in advance via the ticket pages on our website.

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to anyone making their first visit to The Lane and look forward to seeing you all again at our upcoming home matches. Please remember to follow all social distancing guidelines as set out by the Government at all times.

Please keep an eye out on our website and social media channels for all up to date news and upcoming fixtures.

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BRACKNELL UXBRIDGE TOWN GOAL SCORERS: MANAGER MANAGER SEB BOWERMAN BOBBY WILKINSON DANNY EDWARDS CADEN GENOVESI Line Up Line Up ATTN: 1 Mark SCOTT 1 Tyler TOBIN 130 2 Jack DEAN 2 Mark GOODMAN 3 Caden GENOVESI 3 Ryan HAUGH 4 Roberto NDITI 4 James HARPER MOM: - 5 Dan BAYLISS 5 Elliott POLEY 6 Scott REES 6 Alan HEDLEY 7 Max HERBERT C 7 Alex PAINE 8 Louie SOARES 8 James MULLEY 9 Joe GRANT 9 Mahlondo MARTIN 10 George KNIGHT 10 Mark BITMEAD NEXT UP: AWAY AT 11 Seb BOWERMAN 11 Toby LITTLE CHERTSEY SUBSTITUTES SUBSTITUTES TOWN 12 Shaquille ISHMAEL 12 Callum BUNTING 13 Will DUPRAY 13 14 Anton RODGERS 14 Jon-Jo BATES 15 Callum WRIGHT 15 Lonit TALLA 16 16 Muhammed OTUYO 06 • 10 • 20 | KO 19:45 PM 17 17 Recent Results

26 SEPT 2020 15:00 | UXBRIDGE | LEAGUE | ATTN: 130

UXBRIDGE 2 – 2 BRACKNELL TOWN

BOWERMAN, GENOVESI

Line up from: Scott, Dean Genovesi, Nditi, Bayliss, Rees, Herbert (C), Soares, Grant, Bowerman Dupray, Ishmael, Rodgers, Knight, Wright

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22 FEB 2020 19:45 | ASHFORD UTD | FA CUP | ATTN: 243

ASHFORD UNITED 1 – 4 BRACKNELL TOWN

BOWERMAN (2) , HERBERT (2)

Line up from: Scott,Dean Genovesi, Nditi, Bayliss, Rees, Herbert (C), Soares, Grant, Bowerman Subs: Dupray, Ishmael, Rodgers, Knight, Wright, Matthews

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19 SEPT 2020 15:00 | CHIPSTEAD | BVSC | ATTN: 304

BRACKNELL TOWN 2 – 0 CHIPSTEAD

BOWERMAN, HERBERT

Line up from: Scott,, Dean Genovesi, Nditi, Bayliss, Rees, Herbert (C), Platt, Moore, Grant, Bowerman Subs: Soares, Ishmael, Knight, Rodgers

Top Scorers

HERBERT (3), BOWERMAN (3), PLATT (1), SOARES (1), GENOVESI (1), Upcoming Fixtures

OCTOBER

TUE 6th CHERTSEY TOWN (A) LEAGUE

SAT 10th CHALFONT ST. PETER (H) LEAGUE

SAT 17th SEVENOAKS TOWN (H) FA TROPHY

SUN 25th FC ROMANIA (A) LEAGUE

SAT 3ist TOOTING & MITCHAM (A) LEAGUE

Fixtures are subject to change For all your home match day tickets please visit: bracknelltownfc.com/match-day-tickets/ APPEARANCE & GOALS

LEAGUE CUP TOTALS

APPS SUBS UNUSED GOALS APPS SUBS UNUSED GOALS APPS SUBS UNUSED GOALS

1 MARK SCOTT 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

2 JACK DEAN 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

3 CADEN GENOVESI 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 1

4 ROBERTO NDITI 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

5 DAN BAYLISS 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

6 SCOTT REES 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

7 MAX HERBERT 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 3

8 MIKE ATKINSON 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

9 JOE GRANT 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

10 MICKEL PLATT 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1

11 SEB BOWERMAN 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 3

12 WILLIAM DUPRAY 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 0

13 MANUEL MATURINO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

15 LOUIE SOARES 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 1 0 1

16 ALEX FERGUSON 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

17 ANTON RODGERS 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0

18 SHAMAR MOORE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

19 GEORGE KINGHT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

20 SONNY WHEELER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

21 CALLUM WRIGHT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

22 SHAQUILLE ISHMAEL 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0

23 JASON MATTHEWS 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 2020/21 LEAGUE TABLE

POS TEAM PLD W D L GD PTS

1 WESTFIELD 2 2 0 0 +6 6

2 MARLOW 2 1 1 0 +3 4

3 BRACKNELL TOWN 2 1 1 0 +2 4

4 HARLOW TOWN 1 1 0 0 +2 3

5 WALTHAM ABBEY 1 1 0 0 +2 3

6 TOOTING & MITCHAM 2 1 0 1 +1 3

7 HERTFORD TOWN 1 1 0 0 +1 3

8 CHERTSEY TOWN 1 1 0 0 +1 3

9 HANWELL TOWN 1 1 0 0 +1 3

10 WARE 2 1 0 1 0 3

11 ASHFORD TOWN 2 1 0 1 -1 3

12 STAINES TOWN 2 1 0 1 -2 3

13 NORTHWOOD 2 1 0 1 -2 3

14 BARKING 1 0 1 0 0 1

15 UXBRIDGE 2 0 1 1 -1 1

16 CHALFONT ST PETER 1 0 0 1 -1 0

17 BEDFONT SPORTS 2 0 0 2 -2 0

18 SOUTH PARK 1 0 0 1 -2 0

19 FC ROMANIA 2 0 0 2 -3 0

20 CHIPSTEAD 2 0 0 2 -5 0 BOBBY WILKINSON

1st TEAM MANAGER

Bobby is regarded as one of the best & most successful non league managers which was recently confirmed when he was listed in the top 10 non league managers of the last decade. Bobby had a successful 8 year spell at Hungerford when he took them from bottom of step 4 to the playoffs of step 2 in Hungerford’s first ever historic season in the , having performed miracles with the lowest budget in step 2 yet still reaching the playoffs only to be denied by ground grading, the very next season the big boys of non- league came calling in the shape of Wealdstone FC.

Bobby had 2 very successful seasons their reaching the semi finals of the FA Trophy in his first MANAGER season and creating history yet again by taking Wealdstone to their first ever National League

South playoffs.

Bobby a Reading scholar himself before having to retire early due to injury has had the privilege to work alongside some of Europe’s greatest managers and ex players with Brendan Rodgers (Leicester Manager), Jaap Stam ( United legend & Ex Reading Manager), Ian Harte (Leeds & Republic Ireland Ex Defender), Steve Clarke (Scotland Manager) & Jason Roberts (Director of Development at Con) to name a few.

Due to Bobby vast contacts in the game you are often guaranteed to see a famous name in the stands at Larges Lane or even at training with the appearance only recently of Charlie Adam (Ex Liverpool & Scotland midfielder), (Ex-Tottenham & Defender), Wayne Bridge (Chelsea & defender) & Alex Pearce (Ex Reading, Derby & Republic of Ireland Defender).

Bobby has also been lucky enough spend time with Martin O’Neil (European Cup winner as a TEAM player & ex-manager of Republic of Ireland).

www.bracknelltownfc.com 1ST MICHAEL PERCIVAL 1st TEAM ASSISTANT MANAGER Mike is entering his 6th season beside Bobby in the dugout having been part of Bobby’s management team at Hungerford, Wealdstone & now Bracknell. Town. Mike began his coaching career at Reading FC where he had the privilege to work with some of the best upcoming kids in the region before an opportunity arose for him to gain some valuable experience coaching in the US. Mike worked out there for 6 months working with various different USL teams.

Due to Bobby’s vast contacts in the game Mike has had the privilege to be able to go watch and learn from some of the best coaches and managers in the game today, he has attended sessions at Southampton FC, Watford FC, Aston Villa, Celtic FC & Rangers FC.

LEA BARKUS 1st TEAM COACH Lea has returned for his second spell to work with Bobby having previously spent 2 years with him at Hungerford Town where he assisted Bobby in promotion to step 3. Lea comes with valuable professional experience having played for Reading FC & Fulham FC before unfortunately having to retire early due to injury.

JASON MATTHEWS CHRIS HUMPHRIES 1st TEAM GOALKEEPER COACH 1st TEAM KIT MAN

Jason joined Bobby’s Chris, often regarded as one of the management team on his most important people at the club arrival at Bracknell Town is a valuable member of Bobby’s in December 19, comes management team. Chris has with vast non-league followed Bobby wherever he has experience having played gone and is very well thought after for , Eastleigh, Bath within the 1st team playing squad. & Weymouth to name but Chris is responsible for making sure a few. the players have everything they need on training & matchdays. THE TEAM

01 02 03

MARK SCOTT JACK DEAN CADEN GENOVESI

04 05 06

ROBERTO NDITI DAN BAYLISS SCOTT REES

07 08 09

MAX HERBERT MICHAEL ATKINSON JOE GRANT

10 11 12

MIKEL PLATT SEB BOWERMAN WILLIAM DUPRAY THE TEAM

15 16 17

LOUIE SOARES ALEX FERGUSON ANTON RODGERS

18 19 20

SHAMAR MOORE GEORGE KNIGHT SONNY WHEELER

21 22

CALLUM WRIGHT SHAQUILLE ISHMAEL MATCH OFFICIALS

BRACKNELL MARLOW TOWN FC MANAGER MANAGER BOBBY WILKINSON MARK BARTLEY REFEREE: JAMES ROBINSON Asst Manager: Michael Percival, Coachesr: Jordan Blake, Leon Bird, Coach: Lea Barkus, GK Coach: Jason Matthews, Josh Morrison, Harry Pelling Kit Man: Chris Humphries, Physio: Paul Jacklin Physio: Adam Galbraith

From From

1 Mark SCOTT 1 Ashleigh ARTWELL ASSISTANT: CONNOR FANELLI 2 Jack DEAN 2 Harrison BAYLEY 3 Caden GENOVESI 3 Junaid BELL 4 Roberto NDITI 4 Kelvin BOSSMAN 5 Dan BAYLISS 5 Jordan BROWN ASSISTANT: CALLUM PETER 6 Scott REES 6 Malachi CAESAR 7 Max HERBERT C 7 Tristan CAMPBELL 8 Mike ATKINSON 8 James CLARK 9 Joe GRANT 9 Kamaron ENGLISH FOURTH OFFICIAL: - 10 Mickel PLATT 10 Kwai MARSH-BROWN 11 Seb BOWERMAN 11 Marcus MEALING 12 William DUPRAY 12 Isaac OLORUNFEMI NEXT UP: AWAY AT 13 Manuel MATURINO 13 Isaac OSEI-TUTU 15 Louie SOARES 14 Chris OVENDEN CHERTSEY 16 Alex FERGUSON 15 Adam RICHARDS TOWN 17 Anton RODGERS 16 Louis ROGERS 18 Shamar MOORE 17 Devontae ROMEO 19 George KNIGHT 18 Alex SALMON 20 Sonny WHEELER 19 Charlie SAMUEL 22 Callum WRIGHT 20 Curtis UJAH 06 • 10 • 20 | KO 19:45 PM 23 Jason MATTHEWS 22 24 Joe WHITER 23 2019/20 LEAGUE TABLE

POS TEAM PLD W D L GD PTS

1 WARE 30 19 7 4 +36 64

2 HANWELL TOWN 28 17 7 4 +40 58

3 UXBRIDGE 29 16 7 6 +24 55

4 CHERTSEY TOWN 28 15 7 6 +34 52

5 WESTFIELD 28 15 7 6 +33 52

6 BRACKNELL TOWN 26 15 5 6 +30 50

7 WALTHAM ABBEY 29 15 5 9 +16 50

8 TOOT & MITCHAM 27 15 5 8 +24 47

9 BARKING 29 14 4 11 +6 46

10 CHIPSTEAD 28 6 9 13 +13 45

11 MARLOW 28 11 10 7 +9 43

12 BEDFONT SPORTS 29 10 9 10 -2 39

13 CHALFONT ST. P.ETER 30 10 7 13 -14 37

14 HARLOW TOWN 29 10 4 15 -15 34

15 SOUTH PARK 26 6 9 11 -15 27

16 HERTFORD TOWN 29 6 4 19 -42 22

17 ASHFORD TOWN 29 5 5 19 -40 20

18 NORTHWOOD 29 6 2 21 -47 20

19 FC ROMANIA 28 4 4 20 -49 16

20 STAINES TOWN 29 2 8 19 -42 14 Bracknell Town

Bracknell Town Football Club was formed in 1896 as Old Bracknell Wanderers and changed its name to Bracknell F.C. in 1949.

The club played in the local leagues until joining the Great Western league. After four seasons in this league and renaming the club Bracknell Town in 1962 the club was elected to the Sen- ior League, which they won in the 1969/70 season. The club also won the in 1968/69 and 1969/70. After this success, the club entered the (later re-named the Spartan League) and finished runners up on goal average in 1975/76, in which they also reach the fifth round of the FA Vase.

After winning the league in 1982/83, they were promoted in 1984 to the Isthmian League Division Two South. They were promoted to Division One as runners-up in 1985/86, finishing third in their highest ever league placing. However, in 1988/89, Bracknell Town were relegated and following a re-organisation of the Isthmian League were placed in Division Three in 19991/92.

At the start of the 2016/17 season under the guidance of new chairman Kayne Steinborn-Busse the club embarked on a major re-development of the ground with the installation of a state-of- the-art 3G pitch, changing facilities and club house and in keeping with this total modernisation re-branded the clubs logo. The reaped major benefits from this work with all teams down to the youngest age group now able to play and train at Larges Lane.

In 2017/2018 season we had a titanic battle with Thatcham Town for the top slot, both teams accumulating 98 points for the season with Thatcham Town’s superior goal difference of 104 goals securing the title by a mere 2 goals. However, due to a restructure of the leagues our efforts were rewarded with promotion to Step 4 in to the Bostik South Central League. We also managed to get our own back by beating Thatcham in the final of the Bluefin Sport Challenge Cup to add another trophy to our collection.

The 2018/19 season was our first venture into Step 4 for many years and once again we came close, finishing second behind Hayes & Yeading and missing out on promotion by losing the play-off final to Cheshunt. We reached the semi-final of the Velocity Trophy with impressive victories against sides higher up the footballing pyramid.

We started the 2019/2020 season with a new stronger ambition and a number of new faces in the squad. It took slightly longer than planned to get things to gel and we needed to make a few changes to the set up. We are grateful to Mark Tallentire who stepped in as manager until we found an ideal replacement.

In December 2019 we had the pleasure to announce the hugely experienced Bobby Wilkinson as permanent manager. Bobby wasted no time in building a very strong back room team and together they will hopefully rebuild on the platform that we started in 2016/17 and push the club forward to greater things in the coming seasons. Marlow FC

It was on November 22nd 1870 at the Compleat Angler Hotel on the banks of the Thames that Great Marlow Football Club was formed and so began the history of one of the oldest clubs in the country. In the Club’s early years it was a major force in the game and as one of the original entrants in the first FA Cup competition in 1871/72 contributed a share of the £25 that bought the first trophy. In the very first year of the competition a certain Cuthbert Ottaway turned out for Marlow and just a year later he was to captain the national side against Scotland in the first ever officially recognised international match.

Marlow have the unique distinction of being the only club to have applied for entry to every competition since its inception although they were unable to compete once in the 1910/11 season. In 1882 they reached the semi-finals where they lost out to eventual winners Old Etonians 0-5 at the Oval. Two Amateur Cup semi-finals and a host of Berks & Bucks Senior Cup wins were among many honours won in this golden age. In 1894 Marlow rejected the opportunity to join the newly-formed Southern League in order to retain their amateur status and allowed Tottenham Hotspur to begin their climb to the top flight by taking their place.

The Club’s ground until 1919 was Crown Meadow, now the Riley Recreational Ground. An enforced move to the Meadow (which was unfenced) and the worsening financial situation resulted in the need to play in a more local competition than the Great Western Suburban League and Marlow joined the Reading and District League. This was a dark period for the Club and worse was to come when the Club’s long-serving Honorary Secretary Alfred Davis, who had held office at the Club since 1891, died in 1924. It was decided that a fitting memorial to him would be to provide a permanent home for Marlow F.C. An appeal proved to be very successful and the “Alfred Davis Memorial Ground” saw its first game in 1928. Marlow FC

The picturesque grandstand dates from 1930’s and followed the establishment of an Association who issued Share Certificates in connection with a Building Fund and was built to celebrate the Club’s revival and the Spartan League Division Two championship.

Apart from a war-time break Marlow continued in the Spartan League until 1965 when entry was gained to the Division Two. Promotion to Division One was secured in season 1970/71. Here Marlow remained until 1984 when they joined the Isthmian League. Having finished bottom of Division Two in 1985 the appointment of Mike Keen as Manager heralded a rapid rise in status. Promotion to Division One came the very next season and then after just one season in Division One the championship was won after a two horse race with Grays Athletic and along with it promotion to the Premier Division.

Here Marlow found things much tougher and Christmas arrived without a win and from a position at the foot of the table relegation looking very likely. However a late season Houdini act saw them escape and secure their new-found status. When Keen left his assistant Dave Russell took over and brought in Laurie Craker as Coach. Under them good times returned and the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup was won for the first time that century with a victory over local rivals Wycombe Wanderers and the F.A Cup First Round was reached, also for the first time that century, with an away tie at West Bromwich Albion the reward. Season 1992/93 saw even more F.A Cup success with progression this time to the Third Round and a tie with Tottenham Hotspur that was switched to White Hart Lane where almost 27000 saw the Blues give a very creditable performance. The Diadora (Isthmian) League Cup was won to finish the season on a high note by beating Molesey.

1993/94 must rate as the most successful ever with Marlow again reaching the First Round of the F.A Cup where a 0-2 home defeat against Plymouth Argyle was featured on T.V, while in the league a highest-ever position of third was achieved. The Berks & Bucks Senior Cup was won again with a 1-0 win over local rivals Chesham Utd. to round off a highly memorable season.

At the end of that season Russell and Craker left for Slough Town and took several players with them. A new squad and slow start left a lot to do in the league and a brave late fight failed to see the Blues avoid relegation. In the F.A Cup things were very different. The First Round saw Division Two table-toppers Oxford Utd. defeated 2-0 at Oak Tree Road and the Blues became the first winners of the Littlewoods Pools’ Giant Killers award. Another home victory followed over Trophy holder’s Woking to secure a place in the Third Round Proper once again and a trip to Swindon Town, who had been in the the season before, where the home side were grateful to progress by a 2-0 scoreline. Marlow FC

Season 1995/96 saw a great finish in the league in eighth spot but the following one got off to a terrible start from which the Club was never able to recover – and despite victories over virtually all the top sides, relegation was confirmed on the last day of the season. Russell returned for the following season and with him high hopes but the season proved to be one of under-achievement and a new team of Graham Pritchard and Derek Sweetman took over for 1998/99 and provided a period of stability which saw finishes in mid-table. Following the departure of Pritchard just before season 2001/02 Sweetman took over the reins and his first game in charge saw the capture of the Associate Members Trophy in a final held over from the previous season. The side finished the season in 9th position in the league – the highest for some time – before restructuring saw them move from Division Two to the newly-formed Division One North for season 2002/03 where an 11th place finish was achieved. In the F.A Trophy they progressed to the Third Round before going out at Dagenham & Redbridge.

Marlow again found themselves in new surroundings the following season having transferred to Division One South and although inconsistent form saw them finish 16th in the league they again had an excellent run in the F.A Trophy which took them to the Fourth Round for the first time in their history. Several notable victories saw them through before a strong Tamworth outfit ended their run at Oak Tree Road.

The reorganization of the non-league game saw them in different surroundings for the fourth time in four seasons with entry into The Southern League where they competed in the Western Division for season 2004/05 and finished in 13th spot. Kevin Stone had moved into the manager’s seat towards the end of the season and enjoyed a great run. 2005/06 and in the same league and in more familiar surroundings seemed to suit the side and for most of the season they hovered around the play-off positions and eventually finished in 6th spot. A play-off spot was confirmed on the final day of the season and although a 1-2 defeat at Brackley Town followed the Club were pleased with the progress. Season 2006/07 in the South & West Division saw a successful run of results promise another play-off berth but a last day defeat at Winchester City saw them fall just short whilst season 2007/08 was a little more disappointing with some very good results failing to offset a poor run around February/March with a final finish just outside the play-offs resulting. Season 2008/09 saw the Club moved yet again into the Midland Division and another inconsistent season followed finishing with a defeat to Windsor & Eton in the final of the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup at M.K Dons stadium.

The following two seasons saw some good results against the top sides but indifferent ones against the lower teams and ended with mid-table finishes even though a bright start in 2010/11 saw them briefly at the top of the table. Marlow FC

2011/12 did not start at all badly but soon developed into one where victories were very hard to come by and following a string of poor results long-standing manager Stone left just after Christmas. Assistant Steve Croxford took over and although performances and results improved towards the end it was not enough to avoid relegation.

Season 2012/13 found Marlow in new surroundings in the Uhlsport Hellenic League with a new management team, headed by Mark Bartley, eager to recapture some of the glories of the past. This they did, winning the league championship by a 16 point margin and scoring 123 goals in 36 games to regain their previous status in the Southern League where 2013/14 season saw them consolidate their newly-regained status followed with finishes in and 17th and 11th positions respectively.

For 2015/16 Marlow found themselves moved once again – to the South & West division – which again meant increased travelling and associated costs, the loss of some key players and being deprived of several local derbies making life much more difficult than it really needed to be. In the circumstances a mid-table finish was achieved and a return to the Central Division for this season looks to be more appealing.

A return to the Central Division for 2016/17 aided a finish in 4th place (on goal difference) and achieved a play-off place, with third-placed Barton Rovers running out 2-0 victors at their ground. Season 2017/18 ended with a mid-table finish followed by a return to the Isthmian League after a lengthy absence to take a place in the newly-formed South-Central division with a resultant reduction in travelling which is most welcome.

Season 2018/19 was a successful one and generally good results saw Marlow FC maintain a posi- tion near the top of the table throughout the season and qualify for the play-offs where they lost out 1-2 in a closely fought semi-final to eventual winners Cheshunt at their ground.

Season 2019/20 saw MFC remain in the South Central division and as expected after a successful previous season, a few players left, some to join other higher placed teams. After a reasonable start results deteriorated due principally through a serious spate of injuries to key players which took some time to recover from. Eventually things began to improve in 2020 but the Covid-19 virus pandemic caused a halt to all football games in March throughout the UK and no decision has yet been made as to a resumption and what will be decided on the status of league positions and its bearing on season 2020/21. Code of Conduct

Objectives To provide clear guidelines on how parents and supporters should conduct themselves.

Responsibility Responsibility for operating this Policy shall lie with the Board of Directors.

Procedure Please remember that you are giving encouragement and support to the players to help their development. Enjoy being a spectator, the players appreciate your support.

Obligations towards the game: 1. Show due respect to match officials and others involved in the game. 2. Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly expressing an opinion on the game and any particular aspect of it, including others involved in the game. 3. Applaud the opposition as well as your own team 4. Do Not use inappropriate language. 5. Do Not enter the field of play at any time.

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Supporters should: 1. Respect the decision of the Match Official. 2. Avoid words or actions, which may mislead a Match Official. In the event of an issue during the game parents and spectators must NEVER contact leagues, the opposition, or the officials by telephone, letter or email.

There are official procedures in place for the club to make appeals and protests. Please report any issues to your team manager or the Club Secretary who will take the appropriate action and/or refer the matter to the Club.

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