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The Buildbase FA Trophy First Round Proper Tuesday 08 December 2020 Thame United V Bognor Regis Town

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Good evening and welcome to the ASM Today we welcome a Bognor Regis Town Stadium for this Buildbase FA Trophy First side who currently site 10th in the Isthmian Round Proper fixture between Thame United League Premier Division (Step 3) and who and Bognor Regis Town. A warm welcome to come in to the match having defeated all the players, officials and supporters from Tooting and Mitcham United (2-0) in the Bognor Regis and we wish them all an previous round. enjoyable stay and a safe journey home. It has been a number of years since we last There has been a lot written over recent days played ‘The Rocks’, albeit some 15-20 years in connection with the decision of the ago it was a regular fixture when we both Alliance Leagues (Steps 3 and 4) to suspend competed in the Ryman League. league fixtures pending future reviews of the ‘Tier’ system and/or funding allocations. The We have met twice before in the FA decision, that reflected the view of the Trophy, although both will be occasions to majority of Member Clubs, was undertaken forget. In the 1997-98 season we lost 4-0 primarily in the interests of integrity, equality away in the first round qualifying, before and fairness across the respective being beaten 5-1 at home in the second competitions. Indeed, the Southern League round qualifying in 2001-02 – so we will be has Clubs in Tiers 1, 2 and 3, each with hoping for something a bit different this differing operational controls, and it was time. important that Member Clubs acted responsibly and collectively to ensure that A reminder that the game will be played to those Clubs in Tier 3 – with the greatest level of a finish this evening. If the match is level operational limitations - were not ‘cut adrift’ after 90 minutes there will be no extra time, by the decisions that, perhaps, would not rather the match will go straight to reflect that wider collective. penalties. For whoever is the victor, the next round of the Competition will take place We do, of course, understand the desire to be next Tuesday (15th December) able to play and watch football – and the social, physical and mental health benefits Enjoy the match. that brings – and we await the outcome over the coming weeks of future reviews in the Jake Collinge (Chairman) hope that we will return to that position in the near future. FROM THE MANAGEMENT

Good Evening and a warm but equally chilly welcome back to the ASM Stadium for tonight’s FA Trophy game against Bognor Regis Town. We hope Jack Pearce his management team, players, supporters and officials have a safe journey home later.

Both sides come into tonight’s game having had an enforced break due to the national lockdown and the suspension of league games. No doubt, you will have seen the statements from the leagues at Step 3 & 4 and the decision to continue with the suspension of football at this level, disappointing for us all but a decision we respect. Let us hope for some positive news later this month and we are able to restart competitive football in the near future.

Tonight’s game should be full of energy with players from both sides making the most of the opportunity playing again and desperate to progress into the next round. The month off has enabled us to recover from one or two knocks so we come into tonight’s game with a full squad giving us selection dilemma’s which is nice problem!

The winner of tonight’s game will play the next round a week today after the draw tomorrow night, we will be doing everything we can for that to be us and extend another week of football!

As we said earlier we expect a tough game tonight against a very good Bognor side who play at Step 3 and have made a good start to their league campaign. We will have to produce a top performance tonight, limit our mistakes and capitalise on any opportunities we get which we are very capable of.

Let’s hope for a good entertaining game of football tonight.

If tonight doesn’t go our way then it just leaves us all to wish you a very merry Christmas and lets all hope for a happy and healthy 2021.

The Management Team.

THAME UNITED BOGNOR REGIS TOWN Chris Rackley 1 Amadu Tangara Harry Mepham 2 Calvin Davis David Lynn 3 Tom Cooney Harry Tucker 4 Harvey Whyte Callum Mapley 5 Joe Cook Jenson Wright 6 Ethan Robb Greg Hackett 7 Sam Dowridge Ben Sturgess 8 Jake Flannigan Lynton Goss 9 Jordy Mongoy Dan West 10 Tommy Leigh Ryan Blake 11 Bradley Lethbridge

Joe Wylie 12 Keaton Wood Jack Tutton 14 Ashton Leigh Tom Ashworth 15 Alfie Lis Liam Tack 16 Jason Parish Matt Peake-Pijnen 17 Kayne Friedrick-Roberts

Mark West Manager Jack Pearce Stuart Blaik Assistant Ben Johnson Coach Robbie Blake

MATCH OFFICIALS (Ref) J Perry (Asst 1) E Turner (Asst 2) D Evans

THAME UNITED HISTORY

Thame United were formed in 1883 making it one of a clause in the tenancy agreement and evicted the club Oxfordshires' oldest clubs. The early years were spent in from Windmill Road. However, shortly thereafter Thame various Oxfordshire Leagues and in 1906, 1909 and 1910 United reached a formal agreement with the new Thame won the Oxfordshire Senior Cup and the Senior owners of Windmill Road that secured £1.7 million to League in 1907,1908, 1910, 1930 and 1931. A switch to enable a new facility to be constructed in the town and, the Hellenic League then brought further success after several options had been explored and found to be culminating in the Hellenic League title in 1961-62 and available, settled on Church Farm on the northern edge 1969-70, as well as being runners up in 1960-61, 1976-77 of the town. Whilst the Club progressed procurement of and 1980-81. The Oxfordshire Senior Cup was won in both the new site, and the necessary planning permission, a 1976 and 1981 but a poor spell in the mid eighties ground share agreement was reached with neighbours preceded a crossing of the pyramid in 1988-89 to join the Aylesbury United and, with the side struggling at the foot South League. The Club finished runners up in of the Southern League Division 1 West, Tony Joyce both 1988-89 and 1989-90 before eventually winning the resigned in December 2005, with a new joint managerial title in 1990-91. partnership of Richard Searl and Alan Thorne appointed. Relegation to the Hellenic League was confirmed later in Thame received the green light to join the Diadora League the season. A ground share agreement was reached with in 1991/92. 1994-95 saw the Club win the Division 2 AFC Wallingford for the 2006/07 season. Mark West Championship with 93 points - an 11 point margin. In returned to the Club mid-way through the season but 1995/96 the Club reached the 3rd Round Qualifying in the could not save the Club from relegation to the Hellenic FA Cup and the FA Trophy. In the league we finished a League Division 1 East. The 2007/08 season provided creditable 13th in our first ever season in the Isthmian greater stability for the Club, with Mark West and new League Division One. Andy Sinnott was appointed first assistant, Frank Thompson, looking after first team team manager in June 1997 and, with a dramatically affairs. A mid-table finish resulted, which was followed reduced operating budget, the side were relegated into by a ninth placed finish in 2008/09. 2009/10 saw the Ryman Division Two. The Club bounced straight back into Club win the Division 1 East title by six points and Ryman Division One and reached the semi-finals of the FA reclaim their place in the Premier Division. Vase. 1999/2000 saw the Club come within two points of achieving promotion to the Premier Division. The 2010/11 season was the most significant in the Club’s recent history. With work on a new £3.1m ground 2000/2001 season the team lead the way for most of the at Meadow View Park commencing in March 2010, season, putting together a club record of 12 consecutive United returned to Thame at the ASM Stadium on 11 league wins but a slump in form in the latter part of the December 2010, just over five years after their enforced season resulted in a 5th place finish. A mid-table finish eviction from the town. Boasting eight pitches, a floodlit followed in 2001/2002 season but the Oxfordshire Senior 3G training pitch and 8000sqft clubhouse, United now Cup was retained. Mark West was appointed have one of the best sporting facilities in the County. The player/manager when Andy left United during the official opening against Oxford United on 18th January Summer of 2003. In October 2003 the Club reached the 2011 set a record crowd of 1,382. 4th qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time in its history, before being beaten 1-2 by Conference side Season 2016-17 was one of the most successful in the Farnborough Town. recent history of the Club. Going the whole league season without losing at home, United were crowned After a mid-table finish the Club moved to the newly Hellenic League Premier Division Champions on the final formed Southern League, Division 1 West. In October day of the season, defeating Henley Town 9-0 to over- 2004 the Club again reached the FA Cup 4th qualifying turn a seven goal deficit. United were duly promoted to round and finished the season 11th in the league. Mark the Southern Football League, returning after a spell of West left to join Slough Town and defender Tony Joyce twelve years away. The first season ended with a was appointed player /manager. comfortable mid-table finish, with Dan West securing the Golden Boot award. This was followed by an 8th place By July 2005 the Club were in financial trouble and, finish, with United sitting 10th before last season was following a visit from Bailiffs acting on behalf of HMRC, curtailed. the landlord enforced THAME UNITED SQUAD THAME UNITED SQUAD THAME UNITED SQUAD

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BOGNOR REGIS TOWN FC SQUAD

AMADOU TANGARA – Goalkeeper Amadou is an experienced ‘keeper from the Ivory Coast. Formerly with Kingstonian, Cheshunt, Merstham and Dulwich Hamlet.

ASHTON LEIGH - Defender Joined last season from Wessex League side Baffins Milton Rovers, and has impressed with his calm, determined defensive play.

CALVIN DAVIES – Defender Former Portsmouth defender who joined Bognor in 1996 and quickly became a favourite with his strength in the tackle. Sadly missed the last two seasons with a serious knee injury but has come back as good as ever.

JAMES CRANE – Defender Played for the club for nine years before leaving to join Worthing last season, returning to Nyewood Lane in the summer. Previously played for Arundel, Heart of Midlothian, Reading, and Cypriot sides Famagusta and AEK Larnaca. Scored Bognor’s goal of the season against Altrincham three years ago.

JOE COOK – Defender Powerful central defender with an eye for goal. Joe joined from Havant & Waterlooville during the summer, havin g played on loan at Bognor last year.

ETHAN ROBB – Midfield/Defender Recent signing following his release from Portsmouth.

JAKE FLANNIGAN - Midfield Jake spent time at Nyewood Lane last season on loan from Havant and Waterlooville and has now joined Bognor on a permanent basis. Began his career at Southampton where he featured in the first team. Has also played at Hampton & Richmond Borough.

TOMMY LEIGH - Midfield Has followed brother Ashton this season from Baffins Milton Rovers and marked his debut with a goal in pre-season against Portsmouth. Both Tommy and Ashton are the sons of former Rocks favourite Steve Leigh..

KEATON WOOD – Defender Signed in November 2017 from Dartford. Began his career with Millwall before joining Dartford on loan, making the move a permanent deal. Has represented the England “C” team and can play anywhere in defence. Joined Bognor in early 2018.

CHAD FIELD – Defender A strong, calm central defender who spent a season on loan from Portsmouth FC. Chad then signed permanently for the club, having impressed many with his reading of the game, thoughtful play and excellent timing in the tackle. Sadly Chad is likely to miss the majority of this season as he recovers from a serious injury.

ALFIE LIS – Midfield Previously with Wessex League side Horndean, Alfie moved to Bognor in the summer. BOGNOR REGIS TOWN FC SQUAD HARVEY WHYTE – Defender/Midfield Played for the club during two loan spells before. signing permanently six years ago from Havant & Waterlooville. Great ball control and a blistering pace makes him very popular with the Rocks faithful. Son of 1980’s Rock’s favourite Dallas Whyte. Began as a winger but is now an accomplished attacking midfielder. Club captain.

BEN MENDOZA – Midfield Ben developed in the Bognor Youth championship winning side of a few years ago, before moving to the USA where he played for Lakeland Tropics, University of Rio Grande and Derby City. Returned to the UK to join Worthing before switching in late 2019 to Nyewood Lane. Has also played for East Preston.

SAM DOWRIDGE - Forward A pacey wide player who has joined on a long loan from Havant & Waterlooville. Has also played at Southampton and Stevenage.

BRADLEY LETHBRIDGE – Forward A capable and hard running front player who was on loan from Portsmouth last season, and has now joined The Rocks on a permanent deal.. Scored a number of impressive goals last season.

MICHAEL BLAKE - Forward An extremely fast and direct winger who has graduated through our Academy side, and who made his debut in last season’s 6-1 victory at Margate, creating two goals.

JASON PARISH – Forward A summer signing, Jason was formerly with Baffins Milton Rovers, Gosport Borough and AFC Portchester

JORDY MONGOY – Forward Jordy has played, and scored, for Hastings United, Lewes and IK Gauthiod in Sweden before signing for Bognor in the close season.

KAYNE FRIEDRICK-ROBERTS – Forward Began his career at Fulham before joining Manchester United's Youth set-up where he played regularly for their Under 18s and UEFA Youth League sides. After leaving Manchester his footballing career took him to Greenwich Borough and Lewes before moving to IK Gauthiod in Sweden's second tier.

JACK PEARCE – Team Manager Now in his 51st year with the club after joining as a player from Portsmouth, Jack has been player, player-manager, manager, chairman and is now first team manager/Vice Chairman of the club.. He is also a highly respected FA Councillor of many years standing and was appointed to the Main Board of the FA last year. Was named Vice Chair of the FA’s Main Board in July.

BOGNOR REGIS TOWN FC HISTORY Bognor Regis Town Football Club was founded in 1883 and their early years were spent playing friendly matches until they joined the West Sussex league in 1896. They enjoyed. moderate success at this level, which included winning the league five years in succession in the early twenties. As a result they joined the Brighton and Hove District League in 1926, however, their stay was short as the following season they applied to join the Sussex County League where they remained until 1972. The club enjoyed mixed fortunes in this league, winning the Division One Championship in the 1948/49 season and finishing runners-up in 1938/39. In 1951/52 the club finished runners up in the County League and reached the Sussex Senior Cup final for the first time, losing to Worthing. In 1954/55 the club won the Sussex Senior Cup for the first time, beating Horsham. They retained the cup the following season when beating Eastbourne United. Relegation to Division Two in 1969 was to start a new era for the club. The Rocks, as they are also known, bounced back at the first attempt, winning Division Two, followed the next season by winning the Division One championship title, which was rewarded with a step up to the Southern Football League. In 1972, Bognor reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time, losing away to Colchester United. In 1970, a 21-year-old full back called Jack Pearce had arrived in time for the 1970-71 season. In 1976, he was to take on the managers’ job, at the age of just 26. Bognor were bottom of the Southern League and were struggling to survive financially and had lost all their best players but Jack Pearce managed to turn things round and as a result the job was his. This began a long period of success for the club. In 1980 the club won the Sussex Senior Cup, beating Ringmer. The following year they finished Southern League Southern Division runners-up, reached the final of the Southern League Cup, where they lost to Bedford Town, and retained the Sussex Senior Cup, beating Peacehaven & Telscombe. They also won the Southern League Merit Cup for most goals scored in the season. The club switched to the for the following season, to reduce travelling time and costs, even though it meant having to drop a level. They won promotion from Division One at the first attempt as runners-up, whilst retaining the Sussex Senior Cup by beating Lewes. Success in the Sussex Senior Cup continued as the club set a competition record by retaining it for five years with wins in the final against Littlehampton and Lewes in the following two seasons. The highlight of Pearce’s management career was on 21st November 1984 when Bognor Regis Town beat a Swansea City side including Dean Saunders and seven Welsh internationals in a first round FA Cup replay. Swansea had been in Division One just two years before. In the first tie at the Vetch Field the Rocks were unlucky to be held 1-1 but in the replay at Nyewood Lane they won 3-1 in front of a record crowd of 3,642. Only Jimmy Rimmer in the Swans goal saved the Welsh side from a thrashing as Bognor tore their visitors to pieces. The cup run came to an end at Reading in the second round. The season ended with a Sussex Senior Cup final defeat to Lewes. Bognor repeated the feat of reaching the FA Cup second round the following year, losing at Gillingham. In 1986/87 the club achieved its highest placing in the Premier Division, finishing fifth, won the Sussex Senior Cup, beating Arundel, whilst also winning the AC Delco Cup, beating Hendon 3-2 at Windsor. This was the first cup success for a Sussex club outside of its own county. Further FA Cup success was achieved in 1988 when Division Four outfit Exeter City were beaten 2-1 at Nyewood Lane in the first round, before losing 1-0 at home to United in the second round. In 1991/92 the club finished 21st, but avoided relegation as Dagenham merged with Redbridge Forest and no Conference side was relegated to the Isthmian League. Jack Pearce stood down as manager, with Mick Pullen becoming player/manager. The reprieve lasted one season, as the club failed to win a league game until 28th December, and finished bottom. Bognor reached the Sussex Senior Cup final in 1994/95, before losing to Brighton at The Goldstone Ground. Jack Pearce resumed the management role in 1995, coinciding with Bognor reaching the second round of the FA Cup again, where they lost 4-0 at Peterborough United, whilst also reaching the last 16 of the FA Trophy, where they lost 3-1 at home to Radcliffe Borough. Another Sussex Senior Cup final was reached in 2000/01, ending in defeat to Lewes at Eastbourne. After several near misses, Bognor finally gained promotion back to the Isthmian League Premier Division in 2002/03, when finishing runners-up to Carshalton. The following season, a tenth place finish was enough to claim a place in the newly-formed Conference South. They remained in this league for five seasons, with the ninth place finish in 2004/05 being the highest they achieved. In October 2007, Michael Birmingham stepped up from being Jack Pearce’s assistant manager to become player/manager. After saving the club from relegation he stood down at the end of the season, to be replaced by Mick Jenkins, with Andy Awford as his assistant, at the beginning of a turbulent period for the club. Finances were already stretched when an arson attack destroyed the clubhouse in the opening week of the season, severely reducing the funds available. Jenkins and Awford resigned after a defeat on 3rd January, having BOGNOR REGIS TOWN FC HISTORY overseen just two league wins. Darin Killpartrick took over as caretaker manager. Within days the club were deducted 7 points for fielding an unregistered player. .Despite an improvement in the results, Bognor were relegated on 4th April 2009 with defeat at Welling. In all, 61 different players either played or were named as substitute during the season. In June 2009 Killpartrick was confirmed as manager, with former player Jamie Howell named as his assistant, although they soon became joint managers. Another difficult season followed, with 1 win in the first 12 league games, leaving the club entrenched in the relegation places. A run of four straight away defeats in 11 days, ending away to Maidstone United on 22nd April saw the club relegated for the second year in a row. The club did reach the final of the Sussex Senior Cup, where they lost 4-0 to Brighton at Eastbourne. Jamie Howell now took on the management role, with Killpartrick becoming coach. Season 2010/11 saw a significant change in fortune, and the club challenged strongly for promotion from the Ryman League Division One South. However, they missed out on the automatic promotion place when they could only draw away to already relegated Chatham on the final day of the season, thus allowing Metropolitan Police to draw level on 96 points, but having a goal difference of +61 to Bognor’s +60. To compound the disappointment, Bognor lost 3- 1 at home to Dulwich Hamlet in the play-off semi final. Dulwich had finished 31 points behind them. Following such a dramatic finish to the season, some doubted whether the Rocks could bounce back, but the following season they remained unbeaten at home in the league as they finished second again, this time missing out to Whitehawk by two points. After beating Godalming at home on penalties in an epic play-off semi final which finished 4-4, they overcame Dulwich Hamlet 1-0 in the final thanks to a headed goal from Stuart Axten and a penalty save from Craig Stoner in front of over 2000 spectators, to return to the Isthmian League Premier Division. The following season, 2012/13, began well and the club were still flirting with the play-offs at the end of January. However a run of serious injuries to key players took its toll, and the club eventually finished fourteenth. The Sussex Senior Cup final was reached again, which brought a first visit to Brighton’s Amex Stadium, but a strong Brighton side won 4-0. Season 2013/14 began with 1 point won from the first 4 games however, from that point, Bognor embarked on a marvellous run in the league to finish third. Despite opening the scoring in the play-off semi final, Lowestoft struck in each half to win 2-1 at Nyewood Lane. The season finished with another Sussex Senior Cup final at The Amex, but again this ended in defeat, this time to Peacehaven and Telscombe. Season 2014/15 saw another slow start, with only 3 points from the first 21. A good run took Bognor to the fringes of the play offs at the end of February but, once again, a long injury list hampered attempts to sustain the challenge and the club finished fourteenth. Season 2015/16 was arguably the clubs most successful season. Second place in the league, missing out on the championship by just one point, followed by a play-off semi final defeat at home against Dulwich Hamlet were accompanied by an appearance in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2004, with victories over side Lowestoft and side Oxford City. But the highlight of the season was the wonderful ten match run to the semi finals of the FA Trophy, with dramatic victories at home against National League sides Altrincham and Torquay United, whilst also beating Bath City, Maidstone United and Sutton United from National League South, culminating in a two legged semi final against Grimsby Town. The quest to reach Wembley unfortunately ended in a 3-1 aggregate defeat. Despite losing several key players at the end of the season to higher placed clubs, Bognor found themselves on top of the Ryman Premier Division by early November 2016. Despite a run which saw only 2 league defeats in 24 matches, Bognor were pipped to the championship by Havant & Waterlooville, when they failed to win either of the last two league fixtures. However, they managed to beat both Wingate & Finchley and Dulwich Hamlet 2-1 at home in the play offs to return to National League South after 8 seasons. An impressive crowd of almost 3,500 saw the final and in fact over 9,500 spectators watched The Rocks’ last four matches of the season. Shortly after the end of the season it was announced that Jamie Howell had resigned as manager to move to Eastbourne Borough. Jack Pearce again took over as manager for the 2017-18 season, but after a good start the team suffered a bad run of injuries to key players. Relegation back to the Isthmian League followed. Season 2018-19 was a somewhat disappointing season in the league after an excellent start but again the side was ravaged by injuries resulting in a midway finish on the final day of the season. However, the club won the Sussex Senior cup beating Burgess Hill Town at the Amex stadium. Season 2019-2020 of course fell to the Covid 19 which decimated football. During the summer the main Stand has had a complete rebuild with new floodlights upgrade and a new tannoy system put in place.

FROM THE PAST

RYMAN LEAGUE DIVISION 1 BOGNOR REGIS TOWN 1 THAME UNITED 1 27 January 2001 Hot-shot Mark West's 82nd-minute strike was enough to earn Thame a hard-won point on a heavy pitch at Nyewood Lane.

However, with closest rivals Bedford beating Northwood 6-1, Thame’s lead at the top of Ryman League Division 1 is now down to three points.

Thame started brightly on Saturday and took control early on with Nando Perna testing home keeper Will Packham. But the home side gradually got into the game and forced the leaders on to the back foot.

Dave Birmingham broke clear of the Thame rear- guard in the 23rd minute, only to see his effort well saved by keeper Ian Moores. United lost influential midfielder Justin Merritt with a groin injury in the 35th minute, substitute Justin Lee fiilling-in.

The visitors came under almost constant pressure, Mark West only some wasteful finishing by the Rocks strikers denying them the lead at half-time. Thame reorganised and started the better of the sides after the break, but much as in the first half, they were soon forced to defend. Bognor's pressure was rewarded in the 65th minute when Birmingham's cross was slotted home by Matt Russell. The home side appeared to be heading for maximum points until West pounced with his 23rd goal of the season in the 82nd minute.

The experienced striker flicked on a long ball into the path of substitute John Mitchell, whose effort was blocked by Packham. The ball ran loose to West, who made no mistake hitting the target from ten yards.

Thame: Moores, G Williams, Potter, Brown, A Williams, Avery, Merritt (Lee 35), West, Swaysland (Mitchell 54), Perna, Minton (Fontaine 78)

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THAME UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB Founded 1883

Chairman– Jake Collinge Vice-Chairman – John Tuddenham Secretary – Jake Collinge Programme Editor – Jake Collinge and Carl Catling Match Reporter – Carl Catling Marketing, Media and Sponsorship Manager – Carl Catling

Committee Members – Jake Collinge, John Tuddenham, Carl Catling Mark West, Mark Hurley, Stuart Blaik, Martyn Shaw, Ruth Tuddenham

Thame United Manager – Mark West Thame United Assistant Manager – Stuart Blaik Thame United Coach - Ben Johnson Thame United Team Support Manager – John Tuddenham Thame United Photographers – Marc Addison and Simon Godfrey

Club Chaplain – Fr David Hartley

Honours

FA Vase Semi-Finalists -1998/99 FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round – 2003/4 and 2004/5 Oxfordshire Senior Cup Winners: 1906, 1909, 1910, 1976, 1981, 1993, 2001, 2002 Oxfordshire Intermediate Cup Winners: 1977, 1979, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2014 Hellenic League Champions – 1961/62 and 1969/70 Hellenic League Division 1 East Champions – 2009/10 South Midlands Premier Division Champions – 1990/91 Ryman League Division 2 Champions – 1994/95 Hellenic League Reserve Division 2 East Champions – 2009/10 Hellenic League Premier Division Champions 2016/17

THE STADIUM, MEADOW VIEW PARK

Welcome to the ASM Stadium the home of Thame United FC There are a number of rules and guidelines when you are attending the ASM Stadium that should be followed: No alcoholic drink is to be consumed and no glass bottles are allowed in the Stadium Area; We support the FA RESPECT programme and any inappropriate or offensive language directed at any match official or other spectator will not be tolerated; Please observe the ‘no standing’ and ‘stand behind the yellow line’ signs to ensure views from the stands are not obscured; Do not stand behind the season ticket holder seats, located on the right hand side of the back row of stand seats; Please dispose of litter in the litter bins provided; and Above all else, please treat the facility as though it were your own so that we can ensure it is maintained to an appropriate standard. Please respect these ‘rules’ for your own enjoyment and that of others. We also welcome your comments, queries and suggestions regarding the facilities at Meadow View Park and would appreciate it if these could either be submitted via email to [email protected],or please speak with any Club Official on Match Days. Thame Football Partnership (Thame United FC and Thame Boys, Youth and Girls FC) Ltd League Rule 2.13

Ownership: In accordance with Rule 2.13 Publication of ownership in relation to Step 1 to Step 6 Clubs within the Football pyramid, we hereby confirm that the Legal Status of THAME FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP (Thame United FC and Thame Boys, Youth and Girls FC) Ltd identified by Company Number 07119444, takes the ‘Form’ of a Company Limited by Guarantee and Not Having a Share Capital (incorporated 07 January 2010).

For the purposes of publication of ownership, we can confirm that the following named person(s) are listed as Directors of the company (incorporated personnel):

Mr Neal Charles Garnett Mr Richard James Carr Mr John Tuddenham Mr Leslie Richard Knock Mr Jake Seth Collinge Mr Robert Derrick Woodcock Mrs Ruth Anne Tuddenham

In addition to the Directors listed above, the following named personnel have active roles within the club:

Jake Collinge – Chairman (Thame United FC) John Tuddenham – Vice-Chairman (Thame United FC) Carl Catling – Committee Member (Thame United FC) Ruth Tuddenham – Committee Member (Thame United FC) Mark Hurley – Committee Member (Thame United FC) Martyn Shaw – Committee Member (Thame United FC) Mark West - Committee Member (Thame United FC) Stuart Blaik - Committee Member (Thame United FC)

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