Official Matchday Magazine Tuesday 22 September 2020 7.45Pm FA Cup 1 St Qualifying Round Tonight’S Visitors

Pitching In League Southern Premier Division Central

Official matchday magazine Tuesday 22 September 2020 7.45pm FA Cup 1 st Qualifying Round Tonight’s visitors:

Tonight’s match sponsor: Peter & Jill Douglass 1 2 Leiston FC From the Boardroom A warm welcome to the players, officials and supporters of st Club Information: Biggleswade Town for tonight’s FA Cup 1 Qualifying Round fixture. With a completely new management structure for all of the senior

teams in place since the season ended suddenly in March, we embark on a new era and

direction for the club. Darren and Chris have been a breath of fresh air with their clear

ambition to develop young players. The oldest player in the starting line up v. Rushall on

Saturday was just 24 years old, which clearly shows the direction they intend for the club to move in the coming seasons. The Reserves, under Ryan Honeyman and George

Club Officials: Dean, will continue to provide a route for the U18 players to progress, but have also retained players who are under 22, but have experience of playing Step 6 football. I have personally relinquished the reins for the A team, having achieved the goal of establishing that team last season, and we are very pleased to have Stuart Reavell and Anthony Brooks at the helm this season. Stuart and Anthony will assist Matt Morling with the

Under 18s this season, which provides continuity between the different teams.

I would like to record my thanks to Roger Hitchman, who was my Assistant Manager for

the A team last season, for the tremendous hard work and dedication he brought to the role. Hopefully, we will see Roger fulfilling a role within the club for the coming season. Team Management: On the playing front, Saturday’s game against Rushall was a typical Southern League encounter with the opposition being described by one spectator as ‘big units, no nonsense and no thrills’. The players need to take heart from the game as performances in the same mould will see them win the majority of those types of games here at Victory Road.

The FA Cup fixtures come round quickly this season with just ten days between fixtures, and the next round scheduled for Saturday 3rd October. A financial bonus for the club was us being one of three teams from the Southern League Premier Central Division

who were drawn to play in the Preliminary Round, where we banked £1444 for the win. Financial Board Members: Andy Crisp Tonight’s winners will bank £2250 with the losers receiving £750. Robin Watson st On Thursday, our Under 18s play Mildenhall Town in the FA Youth Cup 1 Qualifying Peter Mayhew Trevor Elmy Round here at Victory Road kick off 7.45pm. In the previous round, they were deserved Steve Coulter winners, beating Hadleigh 3-0. Please come along to support the boys. Admission is £4 Ali Douglas adults, £2 concessions, and U16 free. Peter Douglass Jill Douglass (Minutes Secretary) I hope you enjoy tonight’s game. Trevor Matchday Committee:

Marketing/Advertising: Jenny Cooper,

Videographer: Ben Cunningham Graphics Assistant: Eva Williams Photography Manager: Hannah Parnell Website Developer: Anesu Mutsau

Leiston FC is an unincorporated association controlled by its members under the constitution of Leiston Football Club and the LTAA. 3 4 From the Dugout

Sat. 19 September 2020: Blues 0-1 Rushall Olympic

Promising Blues play well against Rushall, but lose out on opening day.

The Blues went down to a defeat on the opening day of the 2020/2021 season at the weekend, their first on the opening day of the season since a 3-1 home loss to Wisbech in August 2010. Leiston brought new loan-signing Matthew Weaire straight into the starting eleven as he made way for the departed Matt Richardson in a match sponsored by DANIEL and PAUL ANDREWS, with JASON BURNS GARDENING SERVICES donating towards the match ball.

Rushall Olympic grabbed all the points on the opening day of the season in the 80th minute as a Sam Whittall header from close range condemned Leiston to defeat. The game started off at a fast tempo, but it was Leiston who had the first chance with a curling effort by Jamie Eaton-Collins that just went over Rushall keeper’s Jonathon Flatt’s crossbar. Moments later, and Finlay Barnes released Liam Jackson through on goal but Flatt stood up well to save. Leiston defended well as Rushall threatened with crosses into the box, and Sam Donkin in the home goal did well to save from a Rushall player as half time approached.

The second half began with Kyle Hammond shooting over on the angle before Jamie Eaton-Collins forced Flatt into a save down to his left and Liam Jackson shot over the rebound. Chances were then hard to come by for both sides and Donkin saved from Chekaine Steele, but the offside flag was raised. Rushall introduced Michael Kightly late on and it paid off as a delivery into the area from the left-hand flank was headed home by SAM WHITTALL. Leiston tried hard to get back in the match, but the away side stood firm and held out to get a first day victory.

Line-ups: -

Leiston: - Donkin, Hammond, Saunders, Kyle Richardson (Eagle 84 mins), Knights, Weaire, Barnes, Switters, Jackson (Davies 63 mins), Eaton-Collins (Hitter 73 mins) Wilkinson. Subs not used: - Keys, Garnham.

Rushall Olympic: - Flatt, Lytlle, Calder, Johnson, Whittall, Pendley, Moore, Clarke (Martin 41 mins), Steele (Kightly 75 mins), Reid (Zanzi 60 mins), Batchelor. Sub not used: - Reece Mitchell.

MATCH SPONSOR DANIEL AND PAUL ANDREWS’ MAN OF THE MATCH: - Harry Knights.

Attendance: - 213. Craig Cooper

5 Good evening, everyone, & welcome to Victory Road for our first game of the season under the lights. Tonight, we welcome Biggleswade Town to this fine part of Suffolk in the world competition. While the Blues were losing by the odd goal to Rushall Olympic at the weekend, our opponents tonight also lost, 1 tonight. It we come out on top this evening. If I from the game against Rushall Olympic, but it wasn out in front of a relatively healthy attendance of 213. However, a quick glance in the Non section shows it was in fact the lowest attendance in the Southern Premier Central League, which perhaps emphasises that, along with the logistical & geographical challenges this league brings, these are some big, well supported clubs we will be competing against! After this evening weekend. Hopefully, this evening, the Blues will give a good account of themselves & either way there will be a result tonight. So, how are your nerves? Enjoy the game, everyone.

6 Good evening, everyone, & welcome to Victory Road for our first game of the season under the lights. Tonight, we welcome Biggleswade Town to this fine part of Suffolk in the world’s oldest & arguably greatest cup competition. While the Blues were losing by the odd goal to Rushall Olympic at the weekend, our opponents tonight also lost, 1-0 away to St Ives Town. So, both teams will be looking to kick start their season & progress into the next round tonight. It’s always a tight call when you get drawn against opponents from your own league, so let’s just hope we come out on top this evening. If I’m honest, I just think we ran out of steam on Saturday. We certainly held our own & deserved something from the game against Rushall Olympic, but it wasn’t to be. Interestingly, the game here on Saturday was played out in front of a relatively healthy attendance of 213. However, a quick glance in the Non-League Paper’s results section shows it was in fact the lowest attendance in the Southern Premier Central League, which perhaps emphasises that, along with the logistical & geographical challenges this league brings, these are some big, well- supported clubs we will be competing against! After this evening’s game, we face another tough fixture with a trip to the Midlands to face Coalville Town at the weekend. Hopefully, this evening, the Blues will give a good account of themselves & either way there will be a result tonight. So, how are your nerves? Enjoy the game, everyone.

Action from Saturday’s hard-fought contest against Rushall Olympic at Victory Road.

7 Leiston FC Pen Pics. 2020-21

Darren Eadie – Joint Manager. Made his name with Norwich City, making 204 1st team appearances between 1993-99, before a big money move to Leicester City. Unfortunately, injury curtailed his playing career. He made 10 appearances for England U21s. Joined Leiston in March 2020. Chris Wigger – Joint Manager. A former Norwich City youth team product, Chris then went on to play for Wroxham. Took his first step on the management ladder with Cromer, before guiding Sheringham to two promotions in three seasons. Was appointed along with Darren Eadie as joint manager in March 2020. Sam Donkin – Goalkeeper. Sam joined Leiston in November 2019 from fellow Southern Premier Central outfit Biggleswade Town, having also played for Corby Town. He signed a new contract in April 2020. Joe Potter- Goalkeeper. Joe joined Leiston in February 2019 from Felixstowe & Walton United. Joe is highly rated and great things are expected of him in the future. Harry Knights – Defender. Harry joined Leiston in the summer of 2017 from Woodbridge Town. Made a big impact with impressive performances in the reserves. Now established as a first team regular, Harry signed a two-year extension to his contract in January 2020. Kyle Hammond – Defender. Club captain for this coming season, Kyle joined from Maldon & Tiptree in the summer of 2017, where he was named in the Ryman One Division One North team of the year. A former Academy player at Portman Road, Kyle returned from injury to help Leiston secure their place in the 2018-19 Ryman League Premier Division play-offs. George Keys— Defender. George joined Leiston in December 2018 from Brightlingsea Regent, having helped them to promotion to the Isthmian League Premier Division the previous season and been voted Young Player of the Season. George, a former Colchester United Academy player, then moved to Sweden in March 2019 for three months before returning to Leiston. Ollie Saunders—Defender. Ollie joined Leiston in November 2019 on a permanent basis, having previously having a spell with the club on loan from Braintree Town. Was previously at Grimsby Town and Norwich City. Mason Sinclair-Defender. Still only 17 years old, Mason is an outstanding prospect. He was a schoolboy at Ipswich Town and joined Leiston in March 2019 making his 1st team debut the same month v Biggleswade. Robert Eagle-Midfielder. Born in Leiston, Robert was with Norwich City as a youngster and made 10 Football League appearances for them in 2006-7. He subsequently played for Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Grimsby Town, making over 50 appearances for the latter. Now in his third spell at Leiston, Robert has also made over 100 appearances for Lowestoft as well as playing for AFC Sudbury. Josh Hitter – Midfielder. A schoolboy at Colchester United, he linked up with Woodbridge Town and was part of the team that reached the 2015-2016 FA Youth Cup 2nd Round. He helped Whitton achieve promotion to the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division in 2017-18 before moving to Leiston. Dylan Switters—Midfielder. A schoolboy with Norwich City, Dylan joined Stevenage and made his league debut against Exeter City in April 2018. He has recently been with Gottne IF in Sweden. He joined Leiston in September 2020 once International clearance had been received. Finlay Barnes—Midfielder. Finlay joined Norwich City as a youngster and spent 10 years at the club before moving to Norwich United last season. The midfielder netted 16 goals last season whilst assisting 26 goals in the Thurlow Nunn Premier League. Kyle Richardson—Midfielder. Kyle spent the 2019-20 season with Lowestoft Town. Prior to that, he spent two seasons with Grimsby Town, having been with both Ipswich Town and Norwich City as a schoolboy. Marcus Wilkinson—Midfielder. Marcus joins Leiston from near neighbours Lowestoft Town. He joined Lowestoft from Wroxham in January 2019. Marcus is well known to manager Chris Wigger as they had worked together at Wroxham. Harrison Bacon—Midfielder. Harrison joined the club from Woodbridge Town in the summer of 2018. A regular scorer for the reserves and U18s in 2018-19. Harrison made his debut at home to St Neots Town in January 2019. Signed a two-year contract in the summer of 2019. Louie Bloom—Striker. Louie rejoined the club in October 2019 from Debenham of the Thurlow Nunn League. He was a regular for the reserves in the 2018-19 season and made his first-team debut in the latter part of that season. Will Davies—Striker. Will joined Leiston in the summer of 2018, having played for Coplestonians in the SIL. During the first three months of the season, he scored 19 goals in 19 appearances for the reserves in Eastern Counties Division One before becoming a regular member of the first team squad during the final months of that season. Liam Jackson—Striker. Liam scored over 100 goals at Norwich Utd. in four years at the club, two of which were spent in Isthmian Division One North. Last season, Liam hit 33 goals in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division and was the club’s top scorer.

8 Leiston FC players’ sponsors 2020-21

9 Leiston FC 1st Team appearances 20-21

SLCP FA CUP FA TROPHY SPC TOTAL Sam Donkin 1 1 2 Kyle Hammond 1 1 2 Ollie Saunders 1 1 2 Kyle Richardson 1 1 2 Harry Knights 1 1 2 Matthew Weaire 1 1 2 Finlay Barnes 1 1 2 Dylan Switters 1 1 2 Liam Jackson 1 1 2 Jamie Eaton-Collins 1 1 2 Marcus Wilkinson 1 1 2 Robert Eagle (1) (1) (2) Will Davies (1) (1) (2) Josh Hitter (1) (1) (2) Matt Richardson 1 1 Leiston FC 1st Team goalscorers 20-21

SLCP FA CUP FA TROPHY SPC TOTAL Liam Jackson 2 2 Jamie Eaton-Collins 1 1 Rob Eagle 1 1 Will Davies 1 1

Leiston FC 50/50 Draw

Results of the 50/50 draw on Saturday 19th September

Prize money: £115 was awarded to the holder of ticket number 3821. The winner (a regular Leiston supporter) asked for his name to be withheld.

Unusually, we had a second prize which was a bottle of Prosecco donated by the directors of Rushall Olympic. The winner was Mr Justin Kibble with ticket number 3774. We thank Rushall Olympic FC for their generosity.

Look out for sellers in the 1st half of tonight’s game. The draw result will be announced at the end of the half-time break.

10 Pitching In Southern Premier Division Central fixtures 20-21 Date / KO Opponents H/A Score Attendance Sat. 19 September 3pm Rushall Olympic H 0-1 213 Sat. 26 September 3pm Coalville Town A Tues. 29 September 7.45pm Biggleswade Town A Tues. 6 October 7.45pm AFC Rushden & Diamonds H Sat. 10 October 3pm Hitchin Town A Sat. 17 October 3pm Peterborough Sports H Sat. 24 October 3pm Barwell H Tues. 27 October 7.45pm St Ives Town A Tues. 3 November 7.45pm Kings Langley H Sat. 7 November 3pm Hednesford Town A Sat. 14 November 3pm Bromsgrove Sporting A Tues. 17 November 7.45pm Royston Town H Sat. 21 November 3pm Stratford Town H Tues. 24 November 7.45 pm Banbury United A Sat. 28 November 3pm Nuneaton Borough A Sat. 5 December 3pm Redditch United H Tues. 8 December 7.45 pm AFC Rushden & Diamonds A Sat. 12 December 3pm Stourbridge H Sat. 19 December 3pm Alvechurch A Sat. 26 December 3pm Lowestoft Town H Sat. 2 January 3pm Needham Market A Sat. 9 January 3pm Peterborough Sports A Sat. 16 January 3pm Hitchin Town H Sat. 23 January 3pm St Ives Town H Sat. 30 January 3pm Barwell A Sat. 6 February 3pm Hednesford Town H Sat. 13 February 3pm Kings Langley A Sat. 20 February 3pm Nuneaton Borough H Sat. 27 February 3pm Redditch United A Tues. 2 March 7.45pm Biggleswade Town H Sat. 6 March 3pm Rushall Olympic A Sat. 13 March 3pm Coalville Town H Sat. 20 March 3pm Stourbridge A Sat. 27 March 3pm Alvechurch H Sat. 3 April 3pm Tamworth H Mon. 5 April 3pm Lowestoft Town A Sat. 10 April 3pm Royston Town A Sat. 17 April 3pm Bromsgrove Sporting H Sat. 24 April 3pm Stratford Town A Sat. 1 May 3pm Banbury United H Mon 3 May 3pm Needham Market H Sat. 8 May 3pm Tamworth A 11 Biggleswade Town FC — Player Profiles

Jordy N’Gathe is a 22-year-old right-back, previously at Oxford city and Banbury United. Powerful and pacy, good in one-to-one situations and an attacking threat down the right-hand side.

James Peters signed last season from St Ives. A hard-working player who can play in either defence or midfield. Previous clubs include Bedford Town and Cambridge City.

Jonny Giles signed from Chelmsford City, where he spent the last three seasons. On dual registration forms with National League South Slough Town, Jonny is a tricky, eye-catching winger who has also played for Oxford City and Aldershot Town since joining Oxford United from university, where he gained interest from a number of clubs.

Sam Squire is a 20-year-old midfielder, signed this season. He joined Cambridge United aged 8 and departed the club aged 19. Got his first taste of adult football at 17, on loan at Cambridge City where he helped the club reach the play-off final. After signing a professional contract at Cambridge United, enjoyed a further loan spell at Needham Market in 2018/19 before signing permanently.

Darrel Reid signed last season. At just 16 years of age, Darryl made his debut in the Beds. Cup where he performed well and earned a loan move to Arlesey Town.

Kane Farrell is a left back in his first full season at the club.. Pacy and with good distribution. Previous clubs include Kings Langley and Wingate and Finchley.

Trey Charles is a lively winger who signed last season. Has bags of pace and tricks. Extremely dedicated squad member whose previous clubs include Hitchin Town, Bedford Town, Braintree Town and Hendon.

12 Bradley Bell re-joined the club at the end of last season. 20 years old, but has now played over 80 games at Royston Town, Cambridge City and Hitchin Town, having come through the ranks of the Milton Keynes academy. Intricate and two -footed, Bradley can play in many positions. In his first spell at the Waders, Bradley was part of the side that reached a best-ever 2nd round FA Trophy place and also won the Beds. County Cup.

Joe Neal is a young forward, signed on loan from Cambridge United. Joe has experience of playing in the Sothern League at Needham Market.

Shane Bush is club captain for 20/21. In his second season at the club, having joined from Kempston, and having played previously for Chesham United. A strong, hard-working centre-forward.

Russell Short re-joined the club as part of the management team, combining this with a playing role. Began his career at Ipswich Town, before moving to Histon in the Conference. Enjoyed a spell, including promotion, at Bury Town. Has also played for Hendon, St Neots and Needham Market, as well as Biggleswade. Has played over 400 games.

Scott Davies is a former Republic of Ireland U21 international. Joined the club this season as a midfielder with an additional management role. Came through the Reading academy, making five full appearances after loan spells at Aldershot Town, Wycombe Wanderers, Bristol Rovers and Yeovil. Joined Crawley Town in 2011 and then Oxford United. Has since played over 200 games at Conference South level.

Biggleswade Town’s Langford Road Ground.

TODAY’S SQUADS

LEISTON FC BIGGLESWADE TOWN FC

Managers: Manager: Darren Eadie, Chris Wigger Chris Nunn Kit: All blue Kit: & White Sam Donkin 1 Kyle FORSTER Kyle HAMMOND (Capt.) 2 Jake KERIONS Ollie SAUNDERS 3 Jordy N’GATHE Kyle RICHARDSON 4 James PETER Harry KNIGHTS 5 Russell SHORT George KEYS 6 Thomas BOXER Finley BARNES 7 Tremayne CHARLES Dylan SWITTERS 8 Scott DAVIES Will DAVIES 9 Joe NEAL Josh HITTER 10 Shane BUSH Marcus WILKINSON 11 Jonathan GILES Liam JACKSON 12 Sam SQUIRE Robert EAGLE 14 Kane FARRELL Jamie EATON-COLLINS 15 Bradley BELL Harrison BACON 16 Conrad LUCAN Matthew WEAIRE 17 Darryl REID Joe POTTER 18 Thomas BOXER

Today’s Referee: Bradley Mingay Referee’s Assistants: Liam Chenery, Adrian Copsey