MARKETMEN REVIEW Issue 22 | Sat 20 th Apr 2019 | 3:00pm KO
Evo-Stik League South Premier Division Central
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2 Needham Market Football Club ‘Bloomfields’ Quinton Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8DA Tel: 01449 721000 www.needhammarketfc.co.uk / @needhammktfc
Trustees: Graham Emmerson, Nick Francis, Martin Grogan
Needham Market FC Limited: Reg. No. 09946659 A Company Limited by guarantee not having any share capital wholly owned by Needham Market Football Club whose Company Directors are Keith Nunn (Chairman), Graham Emmerson (CEO), Ian Rowe (Finance Director) and Company Secretary Mark Easlea
Life Presidents: Derrick Bloomfield, Martin Grogan, Barry Nunn, Les Ward, Don Vincent Chairman & President: Keith Nunn Vice-Chairman: Nick Francis Chief Executive: Graham Emmerson Secretary Mark Easlea Financial Controller: Richard Fairbrother Treasurer Ian Rowe Operations & Academy Director: Robert Peace Commercial Managers: David Clarke & Kate Smith Facilities Managers: Eddie & Sue Bines 1st Team Matchday Hospitality: Freda Vincent Res. Team Matchday Hospitality: Jenny Hargreaves Health & Safety Officer: Wendy Hall 1st Team Matchday Secretary: Richard Easlea Res/Youth Team Fixture Secretary Alison Last Res. Team Matchday Coordinators: Alec Bugg & Bev Dorling Sponsorship & BDG Officer: Andy Ingram Welfare Officer: Robert Peace Programme Editor: Drew Kendall Media Manager: Ben Pooley Match Reporter & Press Officer: Paul Munn Website Administrators: Mark Easlea, Drew Kendall, Paul Munn, Ben Pooley Head Groundsman: Ken Thorpe Assistant Groundsmen Ray Gooding, David Hales, Jerry Warren Gateman: Barry Nunn Social Fundraising Committee: David Clarke, Gary Coombes, Paul Munn, Ian Rowe, Kate Smith, Jerry Warren
1st Team Management: Manager – Richard Wilkins, Assistant Manager & Goalkeeping Coach – Nathan Munson MBE, Physio – James Smith, Kitman – Paul Rose
Reserve Team Management: Academy Manager – Steve Foley, Assistant Manager – Arron Hall, Coach – Colin Grogan, Coach – James Mant, Physio – Ian Jenkins
U18 Youth Team Management: Manager – Colin Grogan, Coach & First Aider – James Mant
Under 16 Yellow EJA Management Team: Under 13 Blue EJA Management Team: Manager Daniel Taylor Manager Jason Curtis Coach & First Aider George Schaar & Matthew Wright Coach & First Aider Roger Oakley
Under 16 Blue EJA Management Team: Under 13 Green EJA Management Team: Manager Paul Ivory Manager James Price Coach & First Aider Aaron Russell Assistant & First Aider Micky Dowsett
Under 15 Green EJA Management Team: Ladies Management Team: Manager & First Aider Dean Last Manager Freya Louis Coach Gavin Gardiner Coach & First Aider Warren Lewis-Claxton
Under 14 Green EJA Management Team: Under 14 Girls Management Team: Manager & First Aider Chris Broad Manager & First Aider Gavin Gardiner Assistant Luke Betts
3 Needham Market Football Club Ground Regulations
To ensure that everyone, young and old, enjoys football at Bloomfields, we have a strict code of conduct which applies to all.
Anyone including players, coaching staff, officials and supporters who are found to be in breach of these, will be warned by a Club Official and if they persist may result in them being escorted out of the ground. Please ensure that you all remain behind the pitch barriers and do not enter the field of play before, during or after the game unless authorized to do so.
Everyone shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not behave in a manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour, including any form of racial chants, towards players, officials or spectators.
Abusing or attempting to abuse any part of the clubs facilities.
Any type of anti-social behaviour not covered by the above.
Any Club Official has the power to act on the above. Please note that this does not conflict with the authority of the match referee and assistants.
Admittance to the ground is deemed to be in acceptance of the above.
It would be appreciated if you could adhere to all these requirements and take note of them, and please do not be offended if approached by any member of Needham Market Football Club who deem you to be in breach of these rules.
Needham Market Football Club accepts no responsibility for vehicles left on the premises, as parking is entirely at the owner’s risk. Needham Market Football Club accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage to any articles on the club premises.
PLEASE NOTE NO BALL GAMES ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE GROUND
Needham Market Football Club has an agreed emergency policy to ensure the safe and controlled evacuation of the ground. In the event of an emergency it is important that everybody remains calm while the situation is investigated by the Safety Officer or Club Official / Steward. If it is considered that the situation warrants evacuation then all exit gates will be opened and Club Officials / Stewards will direct the crowd out of the ground. Please follow the instructions and do not panic. Make your way to the assembly point which is in the car park. Please leave the ground only by the route as directed.
Please also take note of the following statement:
“Needham Market FC strongly supports the FA statement that there should be a zero tolerance approach against racism and all forms of discrimination. Accordingly any form of discriminatory abuse whether it be based on race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, faith, age, ability or any other form of abuse will be reported to The Football Association for action by that Association.”
Remember this is your football club so please assist us in keeping and providing you with the best facilities possible. Thank you for your co-operation.
Enjoy the game Needham Market F.C.
4 Chairman’s Notes
Firstly my welcome to the Players, Management Team, Committee and Supporters of St. Ives Town FC and to the Match Officials for this Evostik Southern Premier Division Central league fixture.
Last Saturday’s performance at in form Barwell was even better than that at Rushall in our last away trip and earned us another well earned three points and lifted us back up into the top half of the table. Goals from Adam Mills (the faintest of headers from a Gareth Heath corner) and another from Jamie Griffiths and as solid a performance from the back four as I’ve seen all season delivered a 2-0 victory in a game we controlled from start to finish. We’ve now taken 8 points and only conceded one goal in the last four games – a great turnaround and credit to Wilks and the team.
In addition, the young reserve team had yet another fine win on Saturday beating Wisbeach St Mary 6-3 at Bloomfields, the U18s had a fine 10-0 victory over Copplestonians in their Thurlow-Nunn Youth League fixture on Thursday and the Ladies team returned to winning ways with a 4-1 victory on Sunday.
Looking back in the club’s history at the corresponding first team Saturday fixtures over the last 10 years I see that last season on 21st April 2018 we lost 1-0 away against Harrow Borough in a Bostik Premier League fixture with Jamie Griffiths MOTM. Two seasons ago on 22nd April 2017 we lost 2-1 here at Bloomfields against Billericay in a Ryman Premier League fixture with Jake Dye MOTM and a goal from John Sands. Three years ago on 23rd April 2016 we won 2-1 at home against Dulwich Hamlet with two goals from MOTM Luke Ingram. Four years ago on 18th April 2015 we drew 2-2 in a Ryman North League fixture at home against Harlow with MOTM Sam Newson scoring both goals. Five years ago on 19th April 2014 we again drew with Harlow at home, this time 1-1, with Sam Nunn getting MOTM and Ryan Crisp the goal.
Six years ago on 20th April 2013 we lost 1-0 away at Witham with Bradley Barber MOTM. Seven years ago on 7th April 2012 we won 2-0 away against Chatham with Bradley Barber again MOTM and Gino Harrup and Lee McGlone scoring. Eight years ago on 23rd April 2011 we won 4-2 at home against Waltham Abbey with two goals from MOTM Craig Parker and one each from Kris Lea and Jamie Godbold. Nine seasons ago on 17th April 2010 we beat Woodbridge Town 4-0 in a Ridgeons Premier League fixture with a hat-trick from MOTM Craig Parker and Kevin Horlock scoring the fourth. Finally, ten years ago on 18th April 2009 we beat Dereham 2-1 at home with goals from MOTM Danny Phillips and Pat Bexfield.
Returning to today’s visitors, we struggled to return home with a single point after a 1-1 draw back in August with Dan Morphew MOTM and Jerry Kamanzi scoring. It will be the Ives’ second visit to Bloomfields with the first being in 2008 when we met in an FA Vase 5th Round replay following an exciting 3-3 draw on 9th February when Mark Bailey was MOTM and Ben Wake, Nathan Szyszlyk and Jay Dennis scored. We won 4-0 in the replay the following Saturday with goals from MOTM Tommy Smith, Rhys Barber and Nathan Szyszlyk. After their 1-0 win at home against Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday they are 13th in the table with 51 pts from their 39 games, 2 places below us in 11th with our 53 pts from 39 games.
As ever, lets get behind the Marketmen as the 12th man and help us to get another good result and get back into the top 10 (our target at the beginning of the season).
Enjoy the game
Keith
5 Club Honours & Stats
BIGGEST HOME WIN: SIL Division 1 Champions 8-1 11.09.07 ECL Prem Div v Ipswich Wanderers 1952/1953 8-1 14.08.18 SLS Cent. Prem Div v Hitchin Town SIL Division 2 Champions BIGGEST AWAY WIN: 1946/1947, 2004/2005 10-1 01.09.07 FA Cup Prelim Round v Ipswich SIL Division 3 Champions Wanderers 1985/1986, 2003/2004 BIGGEST HOME DEFEAT: SIL Division 8 Champions 6-1 30.10.12 Isthmian League Division One 1983/1984 North v Waltham Forest SIL McNeil League KO Cup Winners BIGGEST AWAY DEFEAT: 1977/1978, 1979/1980 6-0 08.09.15 Isthmian League Premier Division v Orwell Cup Winners Wingate & Finchley 1992/1993, 1995/1996 BIGGEST HOME LEAGUE ATTENDANCE: Suffolk Football Association Premier Cup Winners 972 18.04.15 Ryman League Division One North 2007/2008, 2016/2017 v Harlow Town Suffolk Football Association Premier Cup Runners-Up RECORD HOME ATTENDANCE: 2008/2009, 2009/2010, 2010/2011 1784 26.10.13 FA Cup 4 th Qualifying Round v Suffolk Football Association Senior Cup Winners Cambridge United 1989/1990, 2004/2005 MOST APPEARANCES: Suffolk Football Association Senior Cup Runners-Up 367 2006 - 2012 Rhys Barber 1970/1971, 1979/1980, 1998/1999, 1999/2000 MOST APPEARANCES IN A SEASON: Suffolk Football Association Junior Cup Winners 67 Season 07/08 Liam Jones 1984/1985 MOST GOALS: Suffolk Football Association Junior Cup Runners-Up 134 2010 - 2015 Sam Newson 1935/1936 MOST GOALS IN A SEASON: Suffolk Football Association Primary Cup Winners 40 Season 10/11 Craig Parker 2004/2005 HIGHEST AMOUNT OF GOALS SCORED IN ALL Suffolk Football Association Primary Cup Runners-Up COMPETITIONS: 1983/1984 196 Season 07/08 70 Competitive Matches Suffolk Football Association Under 18’s Cup Winners Played 2012/2013 FA CUP BEST PERFORMANCE: Suffolk Football Association Under 18’s Cup Runners-Up 26.10.13 4th Qualifying Round Season 2013/2014 2013/2014 FA TROPHY BEST PERFORMANCE: Suffolk Football Association Under 16’s Cup Runners-Up 15.12.18 1st Round Season 2018/2019 2017/2018 FA VASE BEST PERFORMANCE: Suffolk Football Association Under 15 Minor Cup Winners 29.03.08 Semi-Final Season 2007/2008 2015/2016 FA YOUTH CUP BEST PERFORMANCE: Suffolk Football Association Under 14’s Cup Winners 06.11.14 1st Round Season 2014/2015 2014/2015 Suffolk & Essex Border League Division 2 Champions Isthmian League Division One North Champions 1998/1999 2014/2015 Suffolk & Essex Border League-League Cup Runners-Up Isthmian League Division One North Runners-Up 1999/2000 2010/2011 Eastern Junior Alliance Presidents Cup Final Winners Isthmian League Charity Shield Winners 2015/2016 2012/2013 Eastern Junior Alliance Patrons Cup Winners Eastern Counties League Premier Division Champions 2017/2018, 2018/2019 2009/2010 Eastern Junior Alliance Treasurers Cup Runners Up Eastern Counties League Premier Division Runners-Up 2014/2015 2007/2008 East Anglian Cup Winners Eastern Counties League Division 1 Runners-Up 2006/2007 2004/2005 Churchman Cup Winners Eastern Counties League-League Challenge Cup 1978/1979, 1990/1991, 1997/1998 Winners 2007/2008, 2009/2010 Peel Cup Winners Eastern Counties League Division 1 KO Cup Runners-Up 1976/1977, 1999/2000, 2001/2002 2000/2001, 2004/2005 Ross Taylor Cup Winners Eastern Counties Youth League Cup Winners 2002/2003 2014/2015 Saul Cup Winners SIL Senior Division Champions 1935/1936, 1950/1951, 1951/1952, 1995/1996 1996/1997, 1998/1999, 2005/2006 SIL Senior Reserves Division Champions The Capital League Presidents Cup Final Runners-Up 1970/1971, 1971/1972 2012/2013 SIL Intermediate B Champions The Hadleigh Charity Cup Winners 1993/1994 2014
6 Match & Player Sponsors
DATE OPPOSITION COMPETITION SPONSOR TUES 14TH AUG HITCHIN TOWN LEAGUE CHASSIS CAB SAT 18TH AUG BARWELL LEAGUE KEITH NUNN MON 27TH AUG LEISTON LEAGUE THE WINDSCREEN CO. SAT 15TH SEPT RUSHALL OLYMPIC LEAGUE JENNIFER NUNN SAT 6TH OCT AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS LEAGUE PAUL BOTWRIGHT TUES 16TH OCT LOWESTOFT TOWN LEAGUE BOSS HOGGS SAT 3RD NOV KETTERING TOWN LEAGUE PAUL MUNN SAT 17TH NOV STRATFORD TOWN LEAGUE PETER & SARAH FORSTER TUES 27 TH NOV ROYSTON TOWN FA TROPHY REPLAY JANET INGRAM SAT 8TH DEC BANBURY UNITED LEAGUE JOHN HARVEY TUES 18 TH DEC REDDITCH UNITED LEAGUE WHIP STREET MOTORS SAT 22ND DEC BEDWORTH UNITED LEAGUE SACKERS RECYCLING TUES 1ST JAN KING'S LYNN TOWN LEAGUE CLARKE FENCING LTD SAT 26TH JAN ST. NEOTS TOWN LEAGUE KEVAN & LAUREN TUES 29TH JAN BIGGLESWADE TOWN LEAGUE TAS ORMES SAT 9TH FEB HALESOWEN TOWN LEAGUE MICHAEL & LINDA SAT 16TH FEB ROYSTON TOWN LEAGUE CHASSIS CAB SAT 9TH MAR TAMWORTH LEAGUE CHASSIS CAB SAT 23RD MAR COALVILLE TOWN LEAGUE RICHARD BUGG SAT 6TH APR STOURBRIDGE LEAGUE JANET INGRAM SAT 20TH APR ST. IVES TOWN LEAGUE THE THREE TUNS SAT 27TH APR ALVECHURCH LEAGUE KEVAN & LAUREN JAMES BAKER SUE OLDING JAMES CARRAGHER IAN ROWE REECE DOBSON GRAHAM EMMERSON JAKE DYE DIANA SMITH GEORGE EXWORTH SUE OLDING JAMIE GRIFFITHS KEVAN & LAUREN GARETH HEATH ANDY INGRAM LUKE INGRAM JANET INGRAM JAKE JESSUP MARK EASLEA JEREMIAH KAMANZI KEITH NUNN JOSEPH MARSDEN BEN POOLEY ADAM MILLS ADIE GLEED DANIEL MORPHEW RICHARD EASLEA KEIRAN MORPHEW JENNIFER NUNN CALLUM STURGESS PAUL MUNN JJ WILSON BRIAN MUNSON Player Sponsorship is £60 for the season You will be able to have your photo taken with your Sponsored Player and the Individual Sponsor/s Name or Company Name will appear on the Clubs Website under the Player's Profile as well as appearing in the online matchday programmes Match Sponsorship is available from £100 per Match Match Ball Sponsorship is £50 per Match Match Sponsors will be entitled to select their Needham Market FC Man of the Match presenting him with a bottle of wine and have a picture taken once the game is finished. The photo will be placed on the Clubs Website & Social Media Outlets and will be attached to the Match Report Match Sponsors will be entitled to receive 4 Free Entry Tickets to the game Match Ball Sponsors will be entitled to receive 2 Free Entry Tickets to the game All Match Sponsors will be entitled to Pre-Match and Half Time refreshments and hospitality in our Club Boardroom Sponsor/s will have name read out over the PA System and will feature on the printed teamsheets and in online matchday programmes as well as being referenced in the match report. If you are interested please see or contact Mark 07795 456502 [email protected] or Andy 07917 194825
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10 NMFC Club History
Needham Market Football Club was officially formed in 1919 although records do indicate that games were played in the late 1890’s in the town. The original home for the club was Young’s Meadow until a move to Crowley Park was the base until 1996. The club then moved and opened a new development called ‘Bloomfields’. With the passing away of former player Arthur Rodwell leaving the club some money and with obtaining a successful Lottery Grant, we purchased the land the club is now situated on. With a great deal of hard and prudent work by some very enthusiastic individuals, we now find ourselves situated in a facility that we totally own and the club is truly proud of. The complex is named after club stalwart Derrick Bloomfield who has given more than 70 years service to the club. As well as being a player Derrick has held virtually every role in the club. To recognise his service the club awarded him a testimonial match when Ipswich Town Football Club visited the ground in 2004. He was also presented with a long service award from The Football Association for his achievement. When Needham Market Football Club first entered the Suffolk & Ipswich Football League (then known as the Ipswich & District League), it was also the playing arena for Clacton Town, Harwich & Parkeston, Hadleigh United, Stowmarket Town, Sudbury Town (now known as AFC Sudbury), and Woodbridge Town. Over the yeas the club has won many trophies with one of the most notable being crowned champions of the Senior Division of The Suffolk & Ipswich League in the 1995 / 1996 season. This coincided with the opening of ‘Bloomfields’ and a new chapter in the clubs history, as we then applied for promotion to the Jewson (then Ridgeons now Thurlow Nunn) League Division 1 which was duly accepted. Other honours won by the club include The Suffolk & Ipswich League Cup in the 1977 / 1978 season and the 1979 / 1980 season. The Suffolk Football Association Junior Cup was won in the season 1984 / 1985 and a successful trip to Portman Road the home of Ipswich Town Football Club; saw the club victorious in The Suffolk Football Association Senior Cup in the season of 1989 / 1990 and again in the season of 2004 / 2005. The final was also reached in this competition in the seasons of 1970 / 1971, 1979 / 1980, 1998 / 1999 and 1999 / 2000, unfortunately having to settle for runners-up spot on each occasion. The Reserve Team won The Suffolk & Ipswich Football League Reserves Division in the seasons of 1970 / 1971 and 1971 / 1972, and also The Suffolk & Ipswich Football League Intermediate B Division in the season of 1993 / 1994. Division Three of The Suffolk & Ipswich Football League was also won in the seasons of 1985 / 1986 and 2003 / 2004. After moving to the Essex & Suffolk Border League the Division Two title was won in the season of 1998 / 1999, and a year later came runners up in the League Cup losing out to Senior Division side Gas Recreation. The Reserve Team are currently playing in the Ridgeons Reserve League North Division. The Third Team or A Team as they were known, won The Suffolk & Ipswich League Division Eight Championship in the season 1983 / 1984, and were also successful in winning the Orwell Cup in the seasons of 1992 / 1993 and 1995 / 1996. In the season of 1996 / 1997 they also won The Saul Charity Cup. On the subject of The Saul Charity Cup it is an honour to have been the inaugural winners of this competition when first held in the season of 1935 / 1936. In the season of 2003 / 2004 they won Division Three of The Suffolk & Ipswich Football League and followed this success up a year later by winning Division 2 of The Suffolk & Ipswich Football League. This side also became the first A Team to win The Suffolk Football Association Primary Cup in the season of 2004 / 2005, and also became the highest placed A Team to reach Division One of The Suffolk & Ipswich Football League. The club no longer runs an A Team as most of the clubs young players now start in the reserve team. After being in The Ridgeons League Division 1 for a number of seasons we finally finished as runners up in the season of 2004 / 2005. This was a big thing for the club and to the Manager at that time Mark Morsley for all his efforts in getting the club promotion. In the clubs inaugural season in the Ridgeons Premier Division they finished in a very creditable 6 th place, and had a good run in The FA Vase going out to eventual winners Nantwich Town 6-3 AET. Manager Mark Morsley left the club at the end of the season under good terms after being appointed Manager of AFC Sudbury who had been newly promoted to The Ryman League. The club acted swiftly and appointed Danny Laws and Chris Tracey as joint managers for the 2006 / 2007 season. In their first season of Management they assembled a very young and talented squad of players who gained experience and some notable results. The club won its first ever FA Cup tie when they defeated Desborough Town at home. In The Suffolk Football Association Premier Cup a record crowd of 750 saw Ipswich Town win 3-0 at ‘Bloomfields’, but the biggest achievement was finishing in fourth position in the Ridgeons League Premier Division on 81 points and also lifting The East Anglian Cup after beating Concord Rangers 2-1 in the final. For season 2007 / 2008 Danny Laws was sole Manager after Chris Tracey decided to return to AFC Sudbury. This season proves to be fantastic for Danny and the players as the club moves to a new level making historic landmarks along the way. Finishing runners-up in the Ridgeons League Premier Division with a must win game on the last day of the season to first placed Soham Town Rangers needed. Unfortunately the game resulted in a 4-0 defeat. We were also losing semi-finalists in The FA Carlsberg Vase losing out to eventual winners Kirkham & Wesham. However Suffolk Football Association Premier Cup glory was achieved beating Leiston on penalties in the final held at Portman Road the home of Ipswich Town Football Club. Silverware was not finished there as victory for the first time in the Ridgeons League Challenge Cup beating Gorleston 2-1 in the final finished off the season on a high. Another good season in 2008 / 2009 for the club as a third place finish in the Ridgeons League Premier Division was achieved just missing out on 2 nd place on the last day of the season. Consecutive Suffolk Football Association Premier Cup finals achieved losing 3-2 to Lowestoft Town in what was a very exciting game of football. Having gone 2-0 down early on and somewhat looking out of the game, but the never say die attitude of the side were soon on level terms and only a last gasp penalty took the game away from extra time. A great run in The FA Vase once again this time going out to the lottery of a penalty shoot out to Chalfont St. Peter in the Quarter Finals. Season 2009 / 2010 was the most successful in the clubs history. The 1 st Team not only won The Eastern Counties League Premier Division for the first time, but also The Eastern Counties League – League Challenge Cup to make it a Domestic Double; a feat not achieved for some 15 years. A third successive Suffolk FA Premier Cup Final was also achieved only to be defeated by a very strong Ipswich Town XI. However the team did not disgrace themselves and came away with their heads
11 held high. For the second consecutive season, the Quarter Finals of the National FA Carlsberg Vase Competition were also reached only to once again be knocked out this stage. The 2010 / 2011 Season saw a new chapter in Needham Market Football Clubs history as for the first time Step 4 Football awaited in the form of The Ryman League Division One North. The anticipation, optimism and confidence was very high at the start of the season but no one was getting carried away as consolidation in the league was the priority. Well who would have thought the season we were to have. Challenging at the top of the league for the whole season with East Thurrock United who would eventually go on and win the championship, but we would have another bite of the cherry as 2 nd place was cemented in the league and a home semi-final play off. Unfortunately we would go on to lose this match 3-1 to Brentwood Town which was very difficult to take at the time especially as we finished 18 points ahead of them in the regular playing season. A fourth consecutive Final appearance in the Suffolk FA Premier Cup was also to be achieved but unfortunately a 2-0 defeat would ensue to Ryman Premier Division side Bury Town. Season 2011 / 2012 saw the club open its doors to a new venture as we introduced a full time Academy Programme for 16-18 year olds who would be studying for an NVQ in Sports Development half of the day and coached by Ex-Professional player Kevin Horlock the remainder of the day. In truth the scheme was a massive success with the lads on the scheme also forming our Reserve side who had an excellent season. They finished runners up in the Ridgeons Reserve League North Division, Semi-Finalists in The Suffolk FA Senior Reserve Cup and reached the 3 rd Qualifying Round of The FA Youth Cup (the furthest the club had ever reached). The future of this football club may well come from these up and coming players who will continue to develop and under their teaching, coaching and leadership the Academy will grow from strength to strength becoming very important to the legacy of the football clubs future. The First Team once again challenged for The Ryman League Division One North Title up until Christmas when a run of bad results ended the automatic promotion route but the club remained in the play off positions for the remainder of the season. We were top scorers in the division with 104 goals and finished 4 th in the division. Victory in the play off semi-final away at Tilbury in shall we say a mammoth match!! set up a play off final 36 hours later at league runners up Enfield Town. In truth this was too short a turnaround and we were both physically and mentality drained unfortunately losing the game 1-0. Season 2012 / 2013 was a very difficult one in comparison with the previous seasons in that Needham had a long barren spell without recording a win at Bloomfields until the New Year. The club did following his resignation from Leiston move quickly to get Mark Morsley in harness once more with Danny Laws. But with the lure of managing at a higher level Danny decided to take the vacant post at Leiston and Mark was forced to take on the responsibilities as Manager earlier than he had originally intended. This did however give Mark the opportunity to assess the squad particularly the youngsters from the Academy. It is fair to say that he found the quality of the lads excellent and rewarded some of them with contracts with the 1 st Team. This is a great testimony to the hard work put in by Kevin Horlock and the Academy staff. Season 2013 / 2014 saw Needham achieve a number of major achievements for the club most notably reaching the 4 th Qualifying Round of The FA Cup for the first time where we lost 1-0 to Cambridge United in front of a record 1,784 spectators. In the League we managed to clinch 5 th place and a play off spot after winning 7-1 on the last day of the season. However we unfortunately lost the semi-final 1-0 to Witham Town who were eventual play off winners. Season 2014 / 2015 was yet another historic one for the club as the 1 st Team became Ryman League Division 1 North Champions sealing promotion to The Ryman Premier Division for the first time. A season long battle ensued with Harlow Town but the club managed to win the league courtesy of a professional, classy 5-0 victory away to Chatham Town on the final day of the regular season. A first for the club also saw our Reserve Side compete at Step 6 Thurlow Nunn Division 1 for the very first time. Conducting ourselves very well we finished in a respectable 16 th position having won 10 out of 12 points in the last 4 games of the season. The Youth Team had a great run in The FA Youth Cup reaching the 1 st Round Proper for the very first time only to bow our to Stevenage losing 4-3 in a pulsating game. They did however provide more silverware for the club as they won The Thulow Nunn Youth Cup for the first time defeating Histon 3-1 to cap off a brilliant season for the football club. Season 2015 / 2016 saw the 1 st Team competing at Step 3 of The Football League Pyramid for the first time in the Clubs History. Having won the Ryman North Division the previous Season they were now playing in The Ryman League Premier Division, which turned out to be a very hard season compared to the previous one. Survival was the main aim and this was achieved finishing in 20 th position. The Reserve Team struggled in The Thurlow Nunn Division 1 League finishing bottom of the table with the Youth Team finishing in 3 rd place in The Thurlow Nunn Youth League. Disappointingly both FA Competitions Cup & Trophy were exited at the first hurdle but once again the Youth Team had a good run in The FA Youth Cup. The 1 st Teams second Season at Step 3 Season 2016 / 2017 saw them occupy a Play-Off Spot for virtually all of the season leading the table for several weeks along the way. However results towards the end of the season saw them drop out of contention finishing in 9 th place, but this was a great achievement compared to the previous season’s relegation battle. The youngsters in the Reserve Team found life tough again in The Thurlow Nunn Division 1 finishing third from bottom and the Under 18 Youth Teams both finished in 6 th place in their respective leagues (Thurlow Nunn Central Division & Eastern Junior Alliance). Overall the Club is in a very good position both on and off the field with many exciting times ahead for everyone connected and involved with Needham Market FC. Season 2017 / 2018 was an indifferent year for the 1 st Team with too many inconsistent results seeing the side in the bottom half of the table but always clear of the relegation area. The ethos of the Reserve Team was to continue to play youngsters and despite struggling physically at times the football played was very good and often complemented by the opposition. The midweek Under 18 Youth Team finished in mid table but could not finish their league campaign due to such a backlog of fixtures caused by the wet weather. The club increased its Youth section competing in the Eastern Junior Alliance League at U18, U16, U14 & U13 levels with a mixture of league and cup results. Overall the Club is in a very good position with the completion of a New 3G Pitch and currently under construction a purpose built changing room block, toilets, disabled lift access and first floor conference facilities, café and a 3 sided veranda for viewing, a new league for the 1 st Team & Reserve Team for the coming season and a greater extension to the clubs Youth Section and the introduction of ladies teams so many exciting times ahead are ahead for everyone connected and involved with Needham Market FC.
12 Meet The Marketmen
Richard Wilkins - Manager Previous clubs: Colchester United, Hereford United, Cambridge United, Bury Town, & Leiston. Wilks had two spells at Colchester United in a long playing career which also included spells at Cambridge United and Hereford. After retiring he managed Bury Town for 14 years taking them to step 3 after two promotions to become their most successful Manager. He then joined Leiston firstly as an Assistant Manager before eventually becoming Manager. In 2016-17 he became Assistant Manager to Mark Morsley at Needham Market after his time at Leiston ended. At the start of the 2017-18 season Wilks became Manager of Needham Market.
Nathan Munson MBE - Assistant Manager Previous clubs: Colchester United, AFC Sudbury, Leiston, Harwich, Stanway Rovers & Brantham Athletic. ‘Munno’ was a professional at Colchester United in the early 90’s before moving into non-league football. Former clubs include, Wivenhoe Town, Billericay Town, Harwich & Parkeston, AFC Sudbury and Leiston. He has also represented the English and British Police sides. He returned to Needham Market in 2013 as goalkeeping coach and was part of the team that won the Ryman North title in 2015. He stepped up to assistant manager last season and notably kept a clean sheet away at Tooting at 43 years of age.
James Smith - Physio Previous clubs: Cambridge United, Braintree Town, Haverhill Rovers, St. Ives Town James joined the club last year from St Neots and has already proved himself to be an important part of the back room team. His attention to detail and professional approach have led to the club securing his services for the next two years and hopefully more after that. Experienced working in the sports industry James is Skilled in Sports Injuries, Strength Training, Injury Prevention, Exercise Physiology, and Football and received a 2.1 focused in Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) from University of Bedfordshire. James is a great addition to the Management Team reinforcing its strength and he also runs his own Clinic in Haverhill www.knots-clinic.my-free.website/
Paul Rose - Kit Man & Logistics Rosey is the sort of bloke that would do anything for you, ensures the players have everything they possibly need to look the part and improve performance, metaphorically speaking he is a ‘giant’ in the dressing room. Paul joined the club as a Coach for the Clubs Academy a position which he still holds along with Managing our U18 EJA Sunday Side. Paul has taking to the Kitman's role like a duck to water with no job too small for him and another great member of the 1st Teams Management Team
Jake Jessup – Goalkeeper SPONSORED BY MARK EASLEA Previous clubs: Mildenhall Town, Lowestoft Town, Chelmsford City Jake is one of our new summer signings, joining from Chelmsford City where he played in the end of season Conference South play off final. Jake is a real presence between the sticks at 6’6” and has impressed the club already with some commanding performances. Jake has all the attributes to be a top keeper and we hope he enjoys a successful spell and can move to the next level with us.
James Baker – Defender/Forward SPONSORED BY SUE OLDING Previous clubs: Chelmsford City, Braintree Town, Eastleigh, Welling United, Billericay Town, AFC Sudbury Signed for the club at the end of October from Heybridge Swifts and brings a wealth of experience to the team. His versatility both in attack or defence brings many options to the side.
James Carragher - Defender SPONSORED BY IAN ROWE Another academy graduate who is making the progression from youth to senior football who impressed last season when called upon, particularly at Dulwich when he settled in well at right back. I’m sure he will be pushing for a regular starting a lot by the end of the season.
Jake Dye - Defender SPONSORED BY DIANA SMITH Jake is a product of the successful Needham Market youth academy and has already played over 100 first team games and is still only 20. A natural defender Jake works hard to improve his game every season and he has a very bright future ahead of him.
Conor McLaughlin - Defender SPONSORED BY JAI & KAI Previous Clubs: Stanway Rovers Conor first came through the Clubs Academy captaining the Reserve Team on many occasions. He had a couple of seasons away before returning in late 2018 and his performances have earnt him a 1 st team contract.
Daniel Morphew - Defender SPONSORED BY RICHARD EASLEA Thetford Town, Haverhill Rovers, Dereham Town Dan recently completed his Doctorate, joined the club last season from Dereham Town and made the step up in level with ease. Elegant on the ball yet rugged in the tackle Dan is also a threat at set pieces and was able to notch 10 goals last season from centre back.
13 Meet The Marketmen
Keiran Morphew - Defender SPONSORED BY JENNIFER NUNN Keiran is the first player to have come through the Clubs Academy to sign a contract with the first team. He was given his chance under in 2013 and since then has established himself as a fans’ favourite for his committed all action displays. He has drawn many admirers from the pro game and was very close to being offered a full pro contract at Ipswich Town. The club is hoping his commanding performances can push us up the table towards the play- offs this term.
Callum Sturgess - Defender SPONSORED BY PAUL MUNN Previous clubs: Crystal Palace, Colchester United Another who joined us permanently from Colchester United having been on loan last year. He impressed with his high energy displays and when Colchester surprisingly released him we were able to secure his signature. Another player who has a very bright future in the game.
Gareth Heath - Midfield SPONSORED BY ANDY INGRAM Previous clubs: Leiston, AFC Sudbury Gareth enters his second season with the Marketmen having joined us from near neighbours Leiston in what was a fantastic signing for the club. Gareth is without doubt one of the finest players at this level of football in the country, regularly featuring in the Isthmian team of the year. His dedication and fitness are legendary and he is a fantastic example to the younger members of the team.
Luke Ingram – Midfield/Forward SPONSORED BY JANET INGRAM Previous clubs: Bury Town & AFC Sudbury Now entering his 6th season with the first team ‘Ingers’ is an indispensable part of the team and is sure to be one of the players to watch this year, fantastic lad, great athlete and immensely talented we are lucky to have him at the club. Can play in just about any position on the pitch and on his day is impossible to handle.
Jeremiah Kamanzi - Midfield SPONSORED BY KEITH NUNN Previous clubs: AFC Sudbury, Colchester United, Maldon & Tiptree, Thurrock Jerry is a fans’ favourite for his whole hearted and fully committed displays. He joined us last season after a spell at Maldon and was very impressive in anchoring our midfield. We are pleased to have signed him for the coming campaign and look forward to seeing more of his tenacious play at Bloomfields.
Joseph Marsden – Defender/Midfield SPONSORED BY BEN POOLEY Previous clubs: Lowestoft Town, Leiston Another summer signing, Joe joined us from near neighbours Leiston. A former professional, he has also played Conference football at Lowestoft and we are delighted to have signed this mercurial talent.
Adam Mills - Midfield SPONSORED BY ADIE GLEED Previous clubs: Maldon & Tiptree, AFC Sudbury Millsy is another to have come through the academy and returned last season after a short spell at AFC Sudbury. A fast wide player who is unstoppable in full flight he is dangerous both in the air and on the ground, he is one of those players who can create something out of nothing.
Russell Short – Defender/Midfield SPONSORED BY BRIAN MUNSON Previous clubs: Bury Town, Biggleswade Town, St. Neots Town Shorty signed for the club in early Feb 2019 and is an excellent addition to the squad. His versatility in both defence and midfield gives many options and he teams up again with Wilks who managed him at Bury Town
Samuel Squire - Midfield ( Currently On-Loan from Cambridge United ) Sam is a robust and disciplined defensive minded midfielder. He breaks up play well and maintains possession well for the team. Sam contributed towards Cambridge City’s strong run at the end of the 2017/18 season, in which they lost in the Evostik Southern League East Division playoff final.
Jamie Griffiths - Forward SPONSORED BY KEVAN & LAUREN Previous clubs: Ipswich Town, Kettering Town, AFC Sudbury, Long Melford Griff is a former professional at Ipswich Town and Plymouth Argyle and returned to full fitness last season after suffering an ACL injury some 18 months earlier. He showed what a gifted player he is towards the end of last season and with a solid pre-season behind him I’m sure he will be back to his cultured best this season.
Decarrey Sheriff - Forward ( Currently On-Loan from Colchester United) Decarrey joined the club on Transfer Deadline Day to bolster the clubs attacking options. Prior to this he had been terrorising opposing defences in the Bostik North while on loan at Maldon & Tiptree, before going on to play for Dulwich Hamlet in the National League South.
Reserve Team Players Signed On: Ethan Abrahams, Evan & Noah Collard, Brad Cook, George Exworth, Nick Ingram, James North, Callum Page, Regan Pelling, Tyler Rose, Fin Shorten, Thomas Woerndl
14 Opposition Club History
St Ives Town FC was formed on Thursday 15th September 1887. About 40 people met at the Unicorn Hotel to “consider the desirability of forming a football club”. It was unanimously decided to form a club, to be called St Ives Town FC under Association Rules. The membership subscription decided upon was 3 Shillings & Sixpence including an entrance fee of 1 Shilling to be paid in advance. The kit was chosen to be black with a white star.
The club rose to success by the turn of the century, collecting both Huntingdonshire Senior and Junior Cups in 1901. The Senior Cup was won again in 1912 but the club’s most successful era was the twenties. The Cambridgeshire League was won on three successive occasions from 1923 to 1925, there were Hunts Senior Cup successes in 1923 and 1926 with the Scott-Gatty Cup won in 1923 and 1924. Honours continued to be won in the thirties with the Senior Cup (1930), Scott-Gatty Cup (1932) and Peterborough League championship (1938) all won.
In 1949 the Saints joined the far-flung Central Amateur League, However 12 months later the club decided to move into the much more local UCL 2nd Division. The team struggled and two years later they rejoined the Peterborough League.
The Scott-Gatty Cup was won in 1961 but league fortunes plummeted as the Saints slid down to the Peterborough League 3rd Division. They won that division in 1978 and then won speedy promotions in the following years. This culminated with a Division One title earning a Premier Division place in 1982. Three years later St Ives moved back into the UCL.
Huntingdonshire Senior Cup successes were recorded in 1982, 1987 and 1988 while the revival of the Premier Cup saw the Saints reach the first final in 1989, losing 3-0 to Cambridge United. They also reached the Premier Cup final in 1997 and 1998, losing 5-4 to Potton and 2-1 to Biggleswade Town respectively.
After finishing next to bottom in Division One in 2002, St Ives enjoyed improved fortunes under the management of Warren Everdell and Jez Hall. A memorable 2004-05 campaign saw the Saints finish third in Division One to win promotion to the top flight for the first time in their history.
Modern History 2007-08 Produced another record breaking season with the clubs highest pyramid finish, pushing for promotion but fell just short with a 5th place finish. The highlight of the season the run in the FA Vase which saw a 5th round tie at home to Needham Market produce a thrilling 3-3 draw which was witnessed by a record 767 crowd, was only beaten eight years later when it was almost doubled by the play-off final. Sadly the run ended in the replay a week later.
2008/09 was again a very successful season for the club, reaching the 5th round of the FA Vase for the second year running, coming 6th in the UCL Premier, and reaching the league cup semi final. He club reached all three county cup finals, but unlike 2006/07, the team picked up two winners trophies, in the Senior and Premier Cup, losing the final of the Hinchingbrooke Final, stopping another remarkable treble.
2009/10 saw the Saints once again getting to the fifth round of the FA Vase, before falling at the same hurdle for the third year running. On the domestic front, the Saints won the UCL League Cup for the first time in the clubs history beating Newport Pagnell Town 2-1 in the final. During the season Saints longstanding Co Managers Warren Everdell and Jez Hall reached their 400 game milestones in charge at Westwood Road.
2010/11 the Saints once again progressed through to the Hunts Senior Cup final but were beaten by League champions; St Neots Town. Also for the second year running they appeared in the final of the League KO Cup but were beaten by the ‘up and coming’ Peterborough Northern Star. A final league position of 11th and one of the highlights in the FA vase was beating last year’s finalists Wroxham FC away from home with a late goal from Dan Moyes.
2011/12 saw the Saints record their most successful season to date with a 3rd place finish in the UCL Premier Division. After reaching the UCL KO Cup Final for the third successive year, the Saints lifted the trophy for the second time after an impressive 4-1 victory over promoted Kings Lynn Town. Once again the Hunts Senior Challenge Cup was proudly lifted to round off an excellent season with arguably one of the best squads ever to grace Westwood Road. Conor Washington finished the UCL and Club top goal scorer with 52 goals from 50 games. Once again the Saints saw their FA Vase dream shattered but this time after reaching the Quarter Final.
15 Opposition Club History
2012/13 saw the Saints First Team once again make history and after a long season the club was promoted to Step 4 of the non-league pyramid for the first time club’s 125-year history. The Saints finished in second place behind Holbeach United but secured promotion as the highest placed Club with the necessary ground grading. The Saints also reached the League Cup final for the fourth consecutive season, but lost out to third placed Spalding United in the final match of the season. This season also saw the sale of Conor Washington in October, he also managed to secure promotion – to the Football League with Newport County. Our Reserves were also crowned Cambridgeshire Division 2B champions finishing12 points clear of second place. During this season Warren Everdell & Jez Hall achieved their 500th game in charge together as Co-Managers and Will Fordham and Dan Newman also achieved this achievement with 500 appearances in a Saints shirt.
2013/14 saw the Saints perform well in the Southern League Division One Central against some strong opposition and ended up a healthy 13th in the league. The fans deserve recognition during this season as the stats showed St Ives was the fourth highest attended team in the league. Away from the league the club reached the second qualifying round of the FA Cup, just losing out in a replay to Concord Rangers of the Conference South. In the Trophy, the club also reached the second qualifying round. Finally, the season finished with a trip to St Neots where we ran out runners-up in the Hunts Senior Cup final. At the end of the season, Warren Everdell and Jez Hall announced they were stepping down from their managerial positions after 12 years at the helm. Most of the club’s successes to date were during their tenure.
2014/15 saw the new management team of Ricky Marheineke, formerly of Huntingdon and Histon and Jack Cassidy, also from Histon take over the First Team squad. The duo re-shuffled the squad bringing in new faces. During this adjustment results slipped, however the second half of the season saw the Saints climb the table and finished a very respectable 9th position. It was decided during this season that the current U18’s team would be replaced by a Scholarship programme, led by assistant manager Jack Cassidy. A Ladies team would also be set up in the close season run by Darren Marjoram. A now fairly settled First Team and two brand new teams will mean a very exciting time for the club for the 2015/16 season.
2015/16 saw the team exceed all expectations by achieving promotion to step 3 of the football pyramid for the first time in their history. The feat was achieved in the most exciting fashion possible via the play offs after finishing a creditable fourth place. Having won their play-off semi-final on penalties at Egham they followed up with a final victory against the mighty Rushden & Diamonds in front of a bumper crowd of over 1500 at the Pro-Edge Stadium. A late Danny Watson equalizer topped off by a winner from local lad Ben Seymour-Shove in extra time finished off a fantastic season in the best possible way.
2016/17 saw the team consolidate at step 3 with a creditable fifteenth place finish. This was topped off by a successful run in the League Challenge Cup where, an injury ravaged side, were unlucky to lose in the final to Hayes & Yeading United. The Ives were dumped out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle by the now famous Westfields. But they enjoyed their best ever run in the FA Trophy getting to the third qualifying round before falling to a single goal at Kings Lynn Town.
2017/18 turned out to be a tough season for the Ives with the team eventually finishing twenty second and only being saved from the drop by the reorganization of the Leagues. Early exits from the FA Cup and Trophy only added to the team’s difficulties as on to many occasions they failed to turn promising displays into points.
On a happier note the Ladies side of the Club continued their fantastic run of success with the first team winning the Cambridgeshire Womens Premier League to win themselves promotion into the Eastern Womens Regional League.
With Jack Cassidy now moved on Ricky has recruited an exciting new number two in ex Biggleswade Town assistant Craig Adams. The pair have a tough task of recruiting the players to form a competitive outfit in the new and very strong looking Southern League Premier Division Central. Ten of last year’s squad still remain at the Club and some very promising looking players have been recruited around them. It may take a while for the team to gel and a mid-table finish is probably the upper limit of this seasons ambition.
16 Meet The Ives
Ricky Marheineke - Manager Ricky is entering his fifth term as manager of St Ives Town. During his first season he took the club to a ninth place finish in Southern League Division One Central beating the previous year’s points tally, and in his second season secured a memorable promotion, guiding The Ives to a play-off extra time win over AFC Rushden & Diamonds. In his first season at step 3 he continued to take the Club forward finishing a creditable 15th in the Premier Division also enjoying a run to the League Challenge Cup Final which unfortunately ended in defeat. A tough season followed last year as the team struggled to get points on the board. He is now looking to resume taking the Club forward with a mid-table finish the initial aim.
Craig “Bully” Adams - Assistant Manager Craig has joined the Club in the summer from Biggleswade Town where he enjoyed a successful two years as assistant manager. Marheineke and Adams are no strangers with four of the last five seasons sharing a pitch on a number of occasions, but always in opposite dugouts. Ex Northampton Town professional Adams was manager of Wellingborough Town and Bedford Town before joining the Waders. Craig is a current Uefa B licence coach who has been accepted onto the Uefa A licence course later this year. He promises to bring a disciplined approach to training right from the start.
Paul Swannell - Goalkeeping Coach Paul is an important part of the coaching staff looking after the goalkeepers throughout the Club. He has worked with Ricky at both Huntingdon & St Ives and was proud to boast the joint top best clean sheet record during the successful promotion campaign.
Jess Guthrie - Physiotherapist Jess joined the Club last season and quickly become an integral part of the management team. She brings to the Club a wealth of experience having previously worked with Peterborough United, St Neots Town and Godmanchester Rovers well as Cambridge United Academy.
Tim Trebes - Goalkeeper Tim has worked with manager Ricky Marhineke for over six seasons across two different clubs. At the end of his first season with the Ives he received the supporter’s player of the season following a change in fortunes with the club’s defensive record post him signing. He played a vital role throughout the successful promotion campaign and kept that form going throughout the following season. Everyone at the Club will be delighted to see him back after a short break at the start of last season.
Martin Conway - Goalkeeper Experienced keeper Martin has joined the Ives in November 2018 from Kempston Rovers having been virtually an ever present for The Walnut Boys over past two seasons. Having first joined Kempston in their UCL days in 2010 he has enjoyed much success with them appearing over 300 times in two stints with the Club. His other previous clubs include Aylestone Park, Leicester Constabulary, Hinkley United and Ampthill Town
Charlie De’ath - Defender Charlie received all the accolades in the promotion season, a wonderful season for him personally and for the team. The central defender took a little while to settle at step 3. But he came back strong as that season wore on and finished with some outstanding performances something that he took on into last season. The former Northampton Town Scholar has developed well into a very talented central defender who is also capable of coming up with the odd vital goal.
Jarvis Wilson - Defender Eighteen year old Jarvis is a quick and powerful centre back that can also operate as a defensive midfielder. He has spent the last two years as a scholar at Northampton Town FC and joins the Ives as he starts a new chapter in his career in the non league game.
Daniel Moyes - Defender Dan is an experienced player having clocked up 250 appearances for the Club. He can play numerous positions and will never let you down. He missed a lot of 2014/15 season with a serious knee injury. But returned fully fit for 2015/16 and played a vital role in the promotion campaign. For the past two seasons his appearances have been limited but he is always available when needed. Life and sole of the party off the pitch and always a man to give 100% when called upon on it.
Tom Wood - Defender/Midfield 24year old former Peterborough United scholar Tom has been mister consistency for local rivals St Neots Town over the past five seasons where he has played in a variety of different positions across the back four as well as providing a powerful presence in the centre of midfield. His presence, power and knack of popping up with important goals will add another dimension to Ricky Marheineke’s options all over the park.
17 Meet The Ives
Mark Coulson - Defender Left back Mark spent a few months with the club the season before last. The vastly experienced former Peterborough United professional has rejoined the Club in the summer from Biggleswade Town to once more bring valuable experience to the team and defensive line.
Owen Wallis - Defender/Midfield Local boy Owen worked his way up through the youth ranks during ten years at Norwich City serving a year as the skipper of their Under 23’s before being released in summer of 2018. He joined fellow Southern League Central side Tamworth and made his debut for the Lambs at Westwood Road on the opening day before being released from his contract to join his local side. He is an excellent reader of the game who is equally at home in the centre of defence or a defensive midfield role and will further strengthen the already solid looking Ives back line.
Ben Jackson - Defender Former Northampton Town youngster Ben was released by the Cobblers at the end of 2014/15 season and joined Rugby Town where a serious injury put him out of the game for a while. A move to the north at the start of this season saw him sign for Northern League Division One West Widnes FC. But having now settled back in the Northampton area he is keen to rejuvenate his football career with the Ives.
Gavin Hoyte - Defender Experienced centre back Gavin joined the Ives from Bedford Town in February 2019. He started his career with the Eagles before joining Cambridge United as a professional in June 2007. He made thirteen appearances for the U’s in their runs to successive play off finals in Blue Square Bet Conference before being released in spring 2009. He will probably be best known by local supporters as the skipper of the very successful St Neots Town team between 2012 and 2015 where he made well over 100 appearances and scored a few vital goals. This season had seen him return to his roots with Bedford Town where he was an integral part of their excellent FA Trophy run to the second round proper. His other clubs include Weymouth, Halesowen Town and Biggleswade Town.
Robbie Parker - Midfield Robbie joined the Ives in the summer from fellow Southern League club Biggleswade Town. The hard working and energetic midfield player had been an ever present figure during the last two seasons with Waders and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and understanding of step 3 football to the Club.
Ty Ward - Midfield Promising 20 year old midfielder Ty has joined the Ives in November from National Conference South outfit Hemel Hempstead Town. He spent last season as a regular with Dunstable Town at step three but following the Blues relegation the Milton Keynes based youngster joined AFC Rushden & Diamonds at the start of this campaign. His former Clubs also include Colney Heath and Chesham United.
Tom McGowan - Midfield The box to box midfielder originally with Northampton Town as a Scholar, joined Corby Town in 2011 and enjoyed a three year spell with the Steel Men before leaving for Brackley Town in the summer of 2014. That stay proved short lived however as he moved to Stamford in September of that year and went on to complete the season with The Daniels, scoring twice in their dramatic 3-2 win over Witton Albion on the final day of last season to secure the clubs’ Step 3 status. Tom was one of Ricky Marheineke’s first signings for the 2016-17 campaign and his battling qualities quickly made him a fans favourite at the Pro-Edge. He missed a large part of last season to concentrate on building his business but returns with batteries recharged and raring to go.
Andrew Osei-Bonsu - Midfield Creative midfielder Andrew joined MK Dons academy at the age of eight and progressed through their age groups all the way to making his first team debut in the EFL Cup at Newport County in August 2016. On leaving the Dons at the end of that season he had brief spells at Wealdstone and Dunstable Town before signing a professional contract with Larne FC in the Northern Ireland Championship. Although an integral part of the first team squad he struggled to hold down a regular place in the starting line up and returned to England in November 2018. With his international clearance now completed he is keen to make a big impact at the Ives.
Jordan Patrick - Midfield/Winger Former Cambridge United professional Jordan who can operate as a wide player or full back has a wealth of knowledge at our level and will bring valuable experience both on and off the pitch. He is another player to follow Craig Adams from Biggleswade Town. His other former Clubs include Bury Town, Bedford Town, Needham Market and St Neots Town.
18 Meet The Ives
Ben Seymour-Shove - Winger Ben returns to the Club having left in the latter stages of last season to bolster Cambridge City’s promotion push. He is now entering his fourth season with the club. having previously worked with the manager at Huntingdon Town following his Scholarship with Peterborough United. Local boy Ben will always be remembered for scoring the winning goal in the play-off final against AFC Rushden and Diamonds. He continues to have a happy knack of coming up with vital goals just when they are needed.
Ollie Snaith - Midfield/Striker Ollie is an energetic attacking midfielder and a product of Newmarket Town's youth set-up. He made his debut for the Jockeys at the age of 16, and went on to make over a century of first team appearances. He was made their player of the year in 2015/16 and was subsequently snapped up by Needham Market in 2016. He went on from there to join Cambridge City in January 2017 and made the switch to Ives at Christmas last season going on to grab five goals in 23 appearances
Munashe Sundire - Midfield/Striker 21 year old prospect Munashe has joined the Ives from AFC Kempston Rovers after impressing in pre-season with his direct running style, ability to beat a man and pick a pass. His previous clubs include fellow Southern League Premier Division sides Chesham United and Kettering Town. He is a player that can always make things happen and his never say die attitude will very quickly make him a fans favourite at Westwood Road.
Dylan Wilson - Striker 18 year old Dylan spent last season with Rushden and Higham United in the United Counties League where he hit over 35 goals in less than 40 games in his first season of men’s football. It did not take him long to find the net in pre-season with the Ives as he hit goals in both of the first two pre-season fixtures against Soham Town Rangers and Peterborough Sports in 45 minute appearances before picking up an injury in the third game. The youngster has a bright future ahead of him and both manager Ricky Marheineke and assistant manager Bully Adams are delighted to have him on board at Westwood Road
George Bailey - Striker This exciting young attacker can operate as a centre forward or in an advanced midfield position. Twenty year old George spent last season at Biggleswade Town FC, scoring a hat trick on his debut against Farnborough in October. He then went on to show his consistency as he averaged just under one goal in every two games for the remainder of the season with the Waders.
Danny Kelly - Striker After spells with the youth teams at Cambridge United, Peterborough United & Histon, Danny joined Norwich City in 2007. Successful performances in the youth and reserve teams saw him rewarded with a one-year professional contract in 2009. However, he never played for the first team and left to join League Two side Barnet in the summer of 2010 making his debut against Chesterfield. Danny is also a former youth international captain of the Republic of Ireland and has most recently appeared for Cambridge City since 2014, he joined the Ives two seasons ago to strengthen the attack. His selfless running and ability to hold up the ball have quickly made him a vital cog in the manager’s plans to continue to take the Club forward.
Jake Newman - Striker Jake has joined the Ives in November 2018 from Southern League Division One Central Peterborough Sports where he has scored five goals in twelve appearances this season. The proven goal scorer at steps three and four has also consistently found the net with his previous sides including 34 goals in 51 appearances for Kempston Rovers and 27 goals in 57 appearances spread over two spells with AFC Rushden & Diamonds. His other previous clubs include AFC Stamford, Spalding United, Wellingborough Town, Oadby Town and Kettering Town.
Ben Baker - Striker Ben is no stranger to the Ives having enjoyed a very successful loan spell with them from Kettering Town last season. He departed from the Poppies at the end of 2017-18 season and joined Banbury United but things did not quite work out for him with the Puritans and the Ives supporters will be delighted to welcome back his pace and direct running style to Westwood Road.
Morgan Penfold - Striker Ives supporters will remember Morgan from his spell with the club during our first ever season in the Southern Premier Division in 2016/17. On completion of that youth loan Morgan was rewarded with a two and a half year professional contract with the Posh. After missing much of this season with a back injury he has had recently had successful spells with both Bedford Town and Hitchin Town while performing well and scoring on a regular basis for the Posh Under 23’s. The versatile attacker is a huge boost and will add firepower to manager Ricky Marheineke’s front line for the last six games of the season.
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By Matt Badcock
YOU HAVE to wonder how we will be reading football programmes in the next five years. Will we even be reading them at all?
Change and progression is vital for the future health of the game but there are many aspects that will leave traditionalists misty-eyed recalling how things used to be.
Programmes have long seemed under threat and with more leagues – including the EFL – giving clubs the option to produce one or not, there is a gradual decline.
A way of clubs putting out their own news, interviews with players and managers’ notes, they’ve always been an ideal way of interacting with the fanbase. Not to mention the sponsors being able to put their product in front of people on a weekly basis.
By many accounts, sales are falling and combined with the increasing in costs, you can understand why clubs are exploring other options or dropping them altogether.
When Football League clubs have voted on a decision to stop them being mandatory, it can be expected to filter down.
Perhaps programmes will become increasingly digital. Clubs across the country and even the world are already experimenting with online editions, the use of QR codes on tickets to bring the latest copy direct to your phone, it will be fascinating to see how they evolve.
But there’s always been something special about the hard copy that you can touch, roll up into a pocket and browse at half-time or on the train home from a game.
Lovingly put together by programme editors giving up their spare hours to produce a product they are proud of.
It’s easy to underestimate how much time goes in each week to programmes, the hours of writing, liaising with the opposition and carefully proof-reading for errors.
Perhaps I’m one of the dying breed who still enjoys seeing what clubs can produce. We must not forget how demanding it is for volunteers in Non-League to put all this together, let alone when the weather hits and scuppers all that hard work.
It will be interesting to hear your thoughts. The fact you are reading this weekly programme column sent out by The NLP, hopefully shows programmes will be around for a while yet.
21 League News
FAIR PLAY LEAGUE - PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL @ 11 TH APRIL
192 Points AFC Rushden & Diamonds 294 Points Banbury United 216 Points King's Lynn Town 294 Points Rushall Olympic 224 Points Needham Market 296 Points Tamworth 238 Points Hitchin Town 296 Points Lowestoft Town 238 Points Stourbridge 300 Points Alvechurch 258 Points Kettering Town 304 Points Redditch United 268 Points Royston Town 312 Points Stratford Town 270 Points Biggleswade Town 324 Points Barwell 278 Points St. Ives Town 350 Points St. Neots Town 290 Points Halesowen Town 364 Points Leiston 292 Points Coalville Town 420 Points Bedworth United
POINTS ALLOCATION 4 points per Caution 10 points for S4,5 and 7 offences (1 match) 12 points for S1,2,3 and 6 (2 - 3 matches)
RESPECT AWARD TABLE - PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL @ 3RD APRIL
653 Points King’s Lynn Town 592 Points Biggleswade Town 636 Points Tamworth 591 Points Banbury United 631 Points Stourbridge 590 Points Alvechurch 625 Points Needham Market 585 Points Kettering Town 623 Points AFC Rushden & Diamonds 578 Points Halesowen Town 619 Points Stratford Town 572 Points Rushall Olympic 618 Points Hitchin Town 569 Points Leiston 599 Points St. Neots Town 566 Points Royston Town 598 Points Coalville Town 551 Points St. Ives Town 597 Points Lowestoft Town 514 Points Bedworth United 594 Points Redditch United 497 Points Barwell
POINTS AWARDED AGAINST REFEREE’S REPORT FOR ALL SECTIONS EXCEPT FOR PITCH Excellent - 10 points Good - 7 points Satisfactory - 5 points Poor - 2 points
Sections included are: Officials/Benches Match Official’s Dressing Room Hospitality
Home Club can achieve a maximum of 30 per game Away Club can achieve a maximum of 10 per game
Marks deducted as follows: Caution for Dissent - 4 points, Dismissal for Foul & Abusive Language - 12 points (Including bench personnel)
22 League News
CLUB OF THE MONTH AWARDS Method to determine winners: In each division, the Club with the best average points per game will be declared the winner.
League, League Cup, FA Cup and FA Trophy matches are considered.
Should more than one Club have the same best average points per game, then the winner shall be declared as the Club with the best goal difference and if that is equal the Club scorning the most goals.
AUGUST 2018: Premier Division Central KETTERING TOWN
SEPTEMBER 2018: Premier Division Central KETTERING TOWN
OCTOBER 2018: Premier Division Central BIGGLESWADE TOWN
NOVEMBER 2018: Premier Division Central KETTERING TOWN
DECEMBER 2018: Premier Division Central STOURBRIDGE
JANUARY 2019: Premier Division Central ALVECHURCH
FEBRUARY 2019: Premier Division Central TAMWORTH
MARCH 2019: Premier Division Central KING’S LYNN TOWN
Evo-Stik League South Premier Division Central - Top Scorers
1. Greg Mills Stourbirdge 22 2. Jake Reed Lowestoft Town 20 3. Adam Marriott King’s Lynn Town 20 4. Luke Benbow Stourbridge 19 5. Joseph Marsden Needham Market 18 6. Brady Hickey Barwell 17 7. Joe White Biggleswade Town 16 8. Andrew Wright Coalville Town 16 9. Rhys Hoenes Kettering Town 16 10. Tom Lorraine AFC Rushden & Diamonds 15 11. Christopher Henderson King’s Lynn Town 14 12. Ravin Shamsi Banbury United 14
Evo-Stik League South - League Top Scorers Overall
1. Brandon Goodship Weymouth 36 Prem South 2. Benjamin Whitehead Cirencester Town 31 Div.1 South 3. Tobias Holmes Wimborne Town 30 Prem South 4. Bernard Christie AFC Dunstable 29 Div.1 Central 5. Jason Cowley Bromsgrove Sporting 29 Div.1 Central 6. Alan Griffin Cirencester Town 26 Div.1 South 7. Richard Gregory Bromsgrove Sporting 25 Div.1 Central 8. Elliot Sandy Corby Town 25 Div.1 Central 9. Conor McDonagh Swindon Supermarine 24 Prem South 10. Andrew Neal Taunton Town 24 Prem South 11. Lewis Powell Larkhall Athletic 23 Div.1 South 12. Greg Mills Stourbridge 22 Prem Central
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P W D L F A GD PTS C Kettering Town 39 28 4 7 78 39 +39 88 2 Stourbridge 39 22 10 7 75 35 +40 76 3 King's Lynn Town 39 21 10 8 72 39 +33 73 4 Alvechurch 39 21 8 10 62 48 +14 71 5 Stratford Town 39 20 9 10 49 39 +10 69 6 Biggleswade Town 39 17 12 10 64 50 +14 63 7 Coalville Town 39 18 7 14 72 65 +7 61 8 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 39 15 15 9 59 42 +17 60 9 Royston Town 39 16 7 16 55 50 +5 55 10 Rushall Olympic 39 15 10 14 52 48 +4 55 11 Needham Market 39 15 8 16 62 63 -1 53 12 Tamworth 39 13 12 14 57 45 +12 51 13 St Ives Town 39 13 12 14 34 39 -5 51 14 Banbury United ( -4) 39 13 12 14 50 51 -1 47 15 Leiston 39 12 11 16 53 61 -8 47 16 Barwell 39 11 13 15 54 53 +1 46 17 Hitchin Town 39 13 6 20 47 65 -18 45 18 Redditch United 39 12 8 19 57 76 -19 44 19 Lowestoft Town 39 11 9 19 45 58 -13 42 20 St Neots Town 39 9 7 23 31 67 -36 34 R Halesowen Town 39 5 13 21 24 64 -40 28 R Bedworth United 39 3 9 27 31 86 -55 18
SAT 20 TH APR FIXTURES MON 22 ND APR FIXTURES SAT 27 TH APR FIXTURES Banbury United AFC Rushden & Diamonds Banbury United v v v Kettering Town Hitchin Town Bedworth United
Biggleswade Town Alvechurch Biggleswade Town v v v Banbury United Rushall Olympic Halesowen Town
Coalville Town Barwell Coalville Town v v v Tamworth St. Ives Town AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Kettering Town Bedworth United Kettering Town v v v Coalville Town Stratford Town Barwell
Lowestoft Town Halesowen Town Lowestoft Town v v v Redditch United Bedworth United Stratford Town
Redditch United Hitchin Town Redditch United v v v Royston Town Leiston Hitchin Town
Royston Town Leiston Royston Town v v v Lowestoft Town Barwell Rushall Olympic
St. Neots Town Rushall Olympic St. Neots Town v v v Stourbridge Halesowen Town King’s Lynn Town
Tamworth St. Ives Town Stourbridge v v v St. Neots Town King’s Lynn Town Leiston Stratford Town Tamworth v v Biggleswade Town AFC Rushden & Diamonds
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SAT 11TH AUG BEDWORTH UNITED A WON 4-0 171 TUES 14TH AUG HITCHIN TOWN H WON 8-1 320 SAT 18TH AUG BARWELL H LOST 2-0 266 SAT 25TH AUG ST. IVES TOWN A DREW 1-1 243 MON 27TH AUG LEISTON H DREW 2-2 657 SAT 1ST SEPT ALVECHURCH A LOST 3-0 183 SAT 8TH SEPT BARTON ROVERS A WON 4-0 154 SAT 15TH SEPT RUSHALL OLYMPIC H DREW 1-1 283 SAT 22 ND SEPT METROPOLITAN POLICE A DREW 2-2 111 TUES 25 TH SEPT METROPOLITAN POLICE H LOST 3-2 208 SAT 29TH SEPT STOURBRIDGE A LOST 3-1 621 TUES 2 ND OCT LEISTON A DREW 1-1 LOST 4-2 PENS 108 SAT 6TH OCT AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS H LOST 5-1 275 SAT 13TH OCT COALVILLE TOWN A WON 2-1 298 TUES 16TH OCT LOWESTOFT TOWN H WON 1-0 360 SAT 20TH OCT HALESOWEN TOWN A DREW 1-1 502 SAT 27TH OCT KINGS LANGLEY A WON 2-0 122 SAT 3RD NOV KETTERING TOWN H LOST 3-0 406 SAT 10TH NOV HERNE BAY A WON 1-0 206 TUES 13 TH NOV LOWESTOFT TOWN A DREW 1-1 LOST 4-3 PENS 219 SAT 17TH NOV STRATFORD TOWN H WON 2-1 288 TUES 20TH NOV ST. NEOTS TOWN A WON 3-0 139 SAT 24TH NOV ROYSTON TOWN A DREW 1-1 202 TUES 27 TH NOV ROYSTON TOWN H WON 2-0 153 SAT 1ST DEC ROYSTON TOWN A WON 4-2 222 TUES 4 TH DEC BIGGLESWADE TOWN A LOST 2-0 151 SAT 8TH DEC BANBURY UNITED H DREW 3-3 221 TUES 18 TH DEC REDDITCH UNITED H WON 3-1 206 SAT 22ND DEC BEDWORTH UNITED H WON 4-1 252 WEDS 26TH DEC LEISTON A LOST 2-1 440 SAT 29TH DEC HITCHIN TOWN A WON 2-1 378 TUES 1ST JAN KING'S LYNN TOWN H LOST 4-1 417 SAT 5TH JAN LOWESTOFT TOWN A WON 2-0 335 TUES 8 TH JAN TAMWORTH A WON 2-1 481 SAT 19TH JAN STRATFORD TOWN A LOST 3-1 201 SAT 26TH JAN ST. NEOTS TOWN H LOST 1-0 299 TUES 29TH JAN BIGGLESWADE TOWN H WON 1-0 214 SAT 2ND FEB KETTERING TOWN A LOST 3-2 762 SAT 9TH FEB HALESOWEN TOWN H DREW 1-1 305 SAT 16TH FEB ROYSTON TOWN H LOST 2-0 252 SAT 23RD FEB REDDITCH UNITED A LOST 4-1 299 SAT 2ND MAR BANBURY UNITED A LOST 2-1 402 SAT 9TH MAR TAMWORTH H LOST 3-1 265 SAT 16TH MAR AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS A LOST 2-1 410 SAT 23RD MAR COALVILLE TOWN H DREW 1-1 270 SAT 30TH MAR RUSHALL OLYMPIC A WON 1-0 192 SAT 6TH APR STOURBRIDGE H DREW 0-0 255 SAT 13TH APR BARWELL A WON 2-0 159 SAT 20TH APR ST. IVES TOWN H MON 22ND APR KING'S LYNN TOWN A SAT 27TH APR ALVECHURCH H
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POS P W D L GD PTS 1 Harleston Town 34 25 3 6 72 78 2 Swaffham Town 33 24 4 5 63 76 3 Mulbarton Wanderers 33 22 5 6 44 71 4 Fakenham Town 34 20 7 7 22 67 5 March Town United 33 19 9 5 42 66 6 Norwich CBS 33 19 6 8 35 63 7 Lakenheath 33 19 4 10 39 61 8 Downham Town 33 18 5 10 13 59 9 Ipswich Wanderers 33 12 4 17 -12 40 10 Debenham LC 34 11 7 16 -14 40 11 AFC Sudbury Res 34 11 6 17 -3 39 12 Cornard United 33 10 9 14 -13 39 13 Leiston Res 33 12 3 18 -14 39 14 King's Lynn Town Res 33 10 5 18 -31 35 15 Diss Town 33 10 4 19 -14 34 16 Haverhill Borough 33 9 2 22 -29 29 17 Needham Market Res 34 8 5 21 -35 29 18 Wisbech St Mary 34 7 1 26 -80 22 19 Felixstowe & Walton United Res 34 6 1 27 -85 19
SAT 20 TH APR FIXTURES Cornard United v Downham Town Felixstowe & Walton United Res v Diss Town Harleston Town v March Town United King's Lynn Town Res v Mulbarton Wanderers Lakenheath v Norwich CBS Leiston Res v Debenham LC Swaffham Town v Ipswich Wanderers
MON 22 ND APR FIXTURES Cornard United v Harleston Town Diss Town v Lakenheath Downham Town v Ipswich Wanderers Haverhill Borough v AFC Sudbury Res March Town United v Fakenham Town Mulbarton Wanderers v Swaffham Town Norwich CBS v Leiston Res Wisbech St. Mary v King’s Lynn Town Res
FRI 26 TH APR FIXTURE Harleston Town v Holland ( 1st Div. KO Cup Final )
SAT 27 TH APR FIXTURES AFC Sudbury Res v Needham Market Res Debenham LC v Haverhill Borough Diss Town v March Town United Downham Town v Norwich CBS Felixstowe & Walton United Res v Swaffham Town King’s Lynn Town Res v Ipwich Wanderers Lakenheath v Mulbarton Wanderers Leiston Res v Cornard United Wisbech St. Mary v Fakenham Town
MON 6 TH MAY FIXTURE Long Melford v Fakenham Town ( League Challenge Cup Final )
FRI 10 TH MAY FIXTURE Cornard United v Achilles ( Suffolk Senior Cup Final )
26 Reserve Team Fixtures
DATE OPPOSITION H/A RESULT SAT 4TH AUG WISBECH ST. MARY A N/A TUES 7TH AUG IPSWICH WANDERERS A N/A SAT 11TH AUG MARCH TOWN UNITED A DREW 1-1 SAT 18TH AUG SWAFFHAM TOWN A LOST 8-0 FRI 24TH AUG DEBENHAM LC A LOST 3-2 FRI 31ST AUG AFC SUDBURY RES. H LOST 1-0 SAT 8TH SEPT LEISTON RES. A DREW 2-2 WEDS 12TH SEPT IPSWICH WANDERERS H LOST 4-2 SAT 15TH SEPT LAKENHEATH A LOST 3-2 SAT 22ND SEPT KING'S LYNN TOWN RES. H LOST 3-0 SAT 29TH SEPT HAVERHILL BOROUGH H LOST 4-2 TUES 2ND OCT WIVENHOE TOWN A DREW 1-1 WON 4-2 PENS SAT 6TH OCT CORNARD UNITED A LOST 6-2 WEDS 10TH OCT LEISTON RES. A LOST 2-1 SAT 13TH OCT FAKENHAM TOWN H LOST 3-0 WEDS 17TH OCT DEBENHAM LC H WON 1-0 TUES 23RD OCT BURNHAM RAMBLERS H WON 3-1 SAT 27TH OCT HARLESTON TOWN A LOST 6-2 SAT 3RD NOV DOWNHAM TOWN A LOST 3-1 SAT 10TH NOV FELIXSTOWE & WALTON UNITED RES. H LOST 3-1 FRI 16TH NOV IPSWICH WANDERERS A LOST 3-0 WEDS 21ST NOV HARLESTON TOWN H LOST 5-2 TUES 27TH NOV KIRKLEY & PAKEFIELD A LOST 2-0 SAT 1ST DEC LEISTON RES. H LOST 3-2 SAT 8TH DEC KING'S LYNN TOWN RES. A DREW 1-1 SAT 15TH DEC NORWICH CBS H LOST 4-2 SAT 22ND DEC IPSWICH WANDERERS A LOST 5-3 WEDS 26TH DEC FELIXSTOWE & WALTON UNITED RES. A LOST 1-0 SAT 29TH DEC CORNARD UNITED H DREW 1-1 SAT 5TH JAN MARCH TOWN UNITED H LOST 5-0 SAT 12TH JAN MULBARTON WANDERERS A LOST 2-1 SAT 26 TH JAN FAKENHAM TOWN A DREW 0-0 SAT 2ND FEB DISS TOWN H WON 2-1 SAT 16TH FEB WISBECH ST. MARY A WON 6-1 SAT 23RD FEB MULBARTON WANDERERS H WON 3-1 SAT 2ND MAR DOWNHAM TOWN H WON 2-1 SAT 16TH MAR SWAFFHAM TOWN H LOST 4-1 SAT 23RD MAR DISS TOWN A LOST 1-0 SAT 30TH MAR LAKENHEATH H WON 4-1 SAT 6TH APR NORWICH CBS A WON 3-2 SAT 13TH APR WISBECH ST. MARY H WON 6-3 FRI 19 TH APR HAVERHILL BOROUGH A DREW 0-0 SAT 27TH APR AFC SUDBURY RES. A
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P W D L GD PTS 1 Walsham Le Willows 17 11 2 4 37 35 2 Framlingham Town 18 11 1 6 4 34 3 Hadleigh United 16 9 3 4 18 30 4 Needham Market 16 9 3 4 25 30 5 Felixstowe & Walton United 19 8 6 5 23 30 6 Leiston 19 8 5 6 7 29 7 Whitton United 16 6 5 5 -4 23 8 Ipswich Wanderers 15 4 4 7 -6 16 9 Stowmarket Town 15 3 5 7 -14 14 10 Coplestonians 18 2 3 13 -45 9 11 Woodbridge Town 15 2 1 12 -45 7
U18 Team Fixtures
DATE OPPOSITION H/A RESULT THURS 16TH AUG WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS A LOST 3-1 THURS 23RD AUG FRAMLINGHAM TOWN A LOST 1-0 WEDS 29TH AUG COPLESTONIANS A WON 5-1 THURS 6TH SEPT SWAFFHAM TOWN A WON 5-1 THURS 13TH SEPT COPLESTONIANS H WON 5-1 THURS 20TH SEPT LEISTON A LOST 2-1 THURS 27TH SEPT STOWMARKET TOWN H DREW 2-2 THURS 4TH OCT FELIXSTOWE & WALTON UNITED A DREW 4-4 THURS 11TH OCT WHITTON UNITED H WON 4-1 THURS 18TH OCT LEISTON A WON 2-1 THURS 25TH OCT WOODBRIDGE TOWN H WON 5-1 THURS 8TH NOV WHITTON UNITED H DREW 2-2 THURS 22ND NOV WHITTON UNITED A WON 7-0 THURS 13TH DEC HADLEIGH UNITED H LOST 5-0 THURS 14TH FEB FELIXSTOWE & WALTON UNITED H WON 2-0 THURS 21ST FEB WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS H WON 5-1 THURS 28TH FEB WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS H LOST 5-0 THURS 14 TH MAR IPSWICH WANDERERS H WON 5-1 THURS 21 ST MAR FRAMLINGHAM TOWN H LOST 2-1 THURS 28 TH MAR LEISTON H WON 6-2 WEDS 3 RD APR HADLEIGH UNITED A WON 5-1 THURS 11 TH APR COPLESTONIANS H WON 10-0 THURS 18 TH APR IPSWICH WANDERERS A WON 12-0 THURS 25 TH APR STOWMARKET TOWN A THURS 2 ND MAY WOODBRIDGE TOWN A
Focus on the Clubs EJA Youth setup on Sunday’s and our Women’s and Girls U14 Team
• U13’s BLUE 8TH IN LEAGUE + PATRONS CUP FINAL WINNERS • U13’s GREEN 3RD IN LEAGUE • U14’s GREEN 5TH IN LEAGUE + COUNTY CUP FINAL • U15’s GREEN 8TH IN LEAGUE + COUNTY CUP FINAL • U16’s BLUE 2ND IN LEAGUE + COUNTY CUP FINAL • U16’s GREEN 7TH IN LEAGUE • WOMEN’S 2ND IN LEAGUE + COUNTY CUP FINAL + LEAGUE CUP FINAL • U14 GIRLS 2ND IN LEAGUE
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CLUB STADIUM ADDRESS TEL AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS HAYDEN ROAD, RUSHDEN, NN10 0HX 01933 276592 ALVECHURCH REDDITCH ROAD, ALVECHURCH, B48 7RS 0121 445 2929 BANBURY UNITED STATION APPROACH, BANBURY, OX16 5AB 01295 263354 BARWELL KIRKBY ROAD, BARWELL, LE9 8FQ 07961 905141 BEDWORTH UNITED COVENTRY ROAD, BEDWORTH, CV12 8NN 02476 314752 BIGGLESWADE TOWN LANGFORD ROAD, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9JT 01767 318802 COALVILLE TOWN OWEN STREET, COALVILLE, LE67 3DA 07496 792650 HALESOWEN TOWN OLD HAWNE LANE, HALESOWEN, BG63 3TB 0121 629 0727 HITCHIN TOWN FISHPONDS ROAD, HITCHIN, SG5 1NU 01462 459028 KETTERING TOWN POLWELL LANE, BURTON LATIMER, KETTERING, NN15 5PS 01536 217006 KING'S LYNN TOWN TENNYSON ROAD, KING'S LYNN, PE30 5PB 01553 760060 LEISTON VICTORY ROAD, LEISTON, IP16 4DQ 01728 830308 LOWESTOFT TOWN LOVE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, NR32 2PA 01502 573818 NEEDHAM MARKET QUINTON ROAD, NEEDHAM MARKET, IP6 8DA 01449 721000 REDDITCH UNITED BROMSGROVE ROAD, REDDITCH, B97 4RN 01527 67450 ROYSTON TOWN 8A GARDEN WALK, ROYSTON, SG8 7HP 01763 241204 RUSHALL OLYMPIC DALES LANE, RUSHALL, WS4 1LJ 01922 641021 ST. IVES TOWN WESTWOOD ROAD, ST. IVES, PE27 6DT 07951 760481 ST. NEOTS TOWN KESTER WAY, ST. NEOTS, PE19 6SN 01480 470012 STOURBRIDGE HIGH STREET, AMBLECOTE, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 4HN 01384 394040 STRATFORD TOWN KNIGHTS LANE, TIDDINGTON, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, CV37 7BZ 01789 269336 TAMWORTH KETTLEBROOK ROAD, TAMWORTH, B77 1AA 01827 65798
CLUB WEBSITE TWITTER AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS www.afcdiamonds.com @afcrd ALVECHURCH www.alvechurchfc.club @alvechurch1st BANBURY UNITED www.banburyunitedfc.co.uk @banburyunitedfc BARWELL www.pitchero.com/clubs/barwell @barwellfc1992 BEDWORTH UNITED www.bedworthunited.com @bedworthunited BIGGLESWADE TOWN www.pitchero.com/clubs/biggleswadetownfc @biggleswade1874 COALVILLE TOWN www.pitchero.com/clubs/coalvilletown @coalvilletownfc HALESOWEN TOWN www.ht-fc.co.uk @halesowentownfc HITCHIN TOWN www.hitchintownfc.club @hitchintownfc KETTERING TOWN www.ketteringtownfc.com @ktfcofficial KING'S LYNN TOWN www.kltown.co.uk @officialkltown LEISTON www.leistonfc.co.uk @leistonfc LOWESTOFT TOWN www.lowestofttownfc.co.uk @lowestofttownfc NEEDHAM MARKET www.needhammarketfc.co.uk @needhammktfc REDDITCH UNITED www.pitchero.com/clubs/redditchunitedfootballclub @redditchunited1 ROYSTON TOWN www.roystontownfc.co.uk @roystontownfc RUSHALL OLYMPIC www.rofc.co.uk @rushallolympic ST. IVES TOWN www.stivestownfc.co.uk @stivestownfc ST. NEOTS TOWN www.stneotstownfc.co.uk @stneotstownfc STOURBRIDGE www.stourbridgefc.com @stourbridgefc STRATFORD TOWN www.stratfordtownfc.co.uk @stratfordtownfc TAMWORTH www.thelambs.co.uk @tamwoirthfc
30 Around The Grounds
CLUB ADULT CONCESSION CHILDREN AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS £10.00 £7.00 U8's FOC ALVECHURCH £10.00 £7.00 U13's FOC BANBURY UNITED £10.00 £7.00 U18's £1 BARWELL £10.00 £6.00 U16's £3, U11's FOC BEDWORTH UNITED £10.00 £7.00 U13's FOC BIGGLESWADE TOWN £10.00 £8.00 U16's FOC COALVILLE TOWN £10.00 £7.00 U16's £1 HALESOWEN TOWN £10.00 £7.00 U18’s £5, U16’s £3, U12’s FOC HITCHIN TOWN £11.00 £7.00 U18's £2, U13's FOC KETTERING TOWN £10.00 £6.00 U16's £1 KING'S LYNN TOWN £13.00 £11.00 U16's FOC LEISTON £11.00 £8.00 U16's £2 LOWESTOFT TOWN £11.00 £8.00 U16's £2 NEEDHAM MARKET £11.00 £7.00 U18's £1, U12's FOC REDDITCH UNITED £10.00 £6.00 U16's £2 ROYSTON TOWN £10.00 £6.00 U16's £2 RUSHALL OLYMPIC £10.00 £6.00 U16's £3 ST. IVES TOWN £10.00 £6.00 U16's £2 ST. NEOTS TOWN £10.00 £7.00 U16's FOC STOURBRIDGE £10.00 £7.00 U18's £5, U12's FOC STRATFORD TOWN £10.00 £6.00 U18's £2, U12's FOC TAMWORTH £13 / £11 £9 / £7 U16's £6 / £4
CLUB DISTANCE APPROX TRAVEL TIME AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS 87.4 1 HOUR 43 MINS ALVECHURCH 151.9 2 HOURS 41 MINS BANBURY UNITED 130.9 2 HOURS 30 MINS BARWELL 126.4 2 HOURS 29 MINS BEDWORTH UNITED 124.9 2 HOURS 17 MINS BIGGLESWADE TOWN 70.3 1 HOUR 24 MINS COALVILLE TOWN 135.7 2 HOURS 30 MINS HALESOWEN TOWN 157.1 2 HOURS 53 MINS HITCHIN TOWN 73.0 1 HOUR 29 MINS KETTERING TOWN 86.6 1 HOUR 38 MINS KING'S LYNN TOWN 56.6 1 HOUR 26 MINS LEISTON 29.4 55 MINS LOWESTOFT TOWN 50.4 1 HOUR 18 MINS REDDITCH UNITED 153.7 2 HOURS 48 MINS ROYSTON TOWN 58.2 1 HOUR 8 MINS RUSHALL OLYMPIC 150.0 2 HOURS 47 MINS ST. IVES TOWN 61.2 1 HOUR 16 MINS ST. NEOTS TOWN 63.6 1 HOUR 12 MINS STOURBRIDGE 165.0 3 HOURS 3 MINS STRATFORD TOWN 144.3 2 HOURS 40 MINS TAMWORTH 145.7 2 HOURS 38 MINS
31 1st Team Away Travel
Season 2018/19 Needham Market FC will once again be travelling to all Away Matches via Needham Market based Angus Travel.
Liz Palfrey from Angus Coaches said 'we are excited to have been chosen as coach travel provider for Needham Market Football Club again this season and we look forward to transporting staff and players once again making new friends within the local area and supporting our community'.
Coach Costs will be charged on a 2 Tier Basis depending on the length on Journey. £15 Longer Trips £10 Shorter Trips
Ian Rowe (07481 376007) will be responsible for the bookings on a first come, first serve basis, and you would be urged to contact him as soon as possible.
SAT 11TH AUG - BEDWORTH UNITED - LEAVING NMFC @ 10:15 (£15) SAT 25TH AUG - ST. IVES TOWN - LEAVING NMFC @ 11:30 (£10) SAT 1ST SEPT - ALVECHURCH - LEAVING NMFC @ 9:45 (£15) SAT 29TH SEPT - STOURBRIDGE - LEAVING NMFC @ 9:30 (£15) SAT 13TH OCT - COALVILLE TOWN - LEAVING NMFC @ 10:00 (£15) SAT 20TH OCT - HALESOWEN TOWN - LEAVING NMFC @ 9:45 (£15) TUES 20TH NOV - ST. NEOTS TOWN - LEAVING NMFC @ 16:30 (£10) SAT 1ST DEC - ROYSTON TOWN - LEAVING NMFC @ 11:45 (£10) TUES 4 TH DEC - BIGGLESWADE TOWN - LEAVING NMFC @ 4:30 (£10) WEDS 26TH DEC - LEISTON - NO COACH SAT 29TH DEC - HITCHIN TOWN - LEAVING NMFC @ 11:30 (£10) SAT 5TH JAN - LOWESTOFT TOWN - NO COACH TUES 8 TH JAN - TAMWORTH - LEAVING NMFC @ 15:15 (£15) SAT 19TH JAN - STRATFORD TOWN - LEAVING NMFC @ 9:45 (£15) SAT 2ND FEB - KETTERING TOWN - LEAVING NMFC @ 11:15 (£10) SAT 23RD FEB - REDDITCH UNITED - LEAVING NMFC @ 9:45 (£15) SAT 2ND MAR - BANBURY UNITED - LEAVING NMFC @ 10:15 (£15) SAT 16TH MAR - AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS - LEAVING NMFC @ 11:00 (£10) SAT 30TH MAR - RUSHALL OLYMPIC - LEAVING NMFC @ 9:45 (£15) SAT 13TH APR - BARWELL - LEAVING NMFC @ 10:00 (£15) MON 22ND APR - KING'S LYNN TOWN - LEAVING NMFC @ 11:30 (£10)
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MANAGER MANAGER RICHARD WILKINS RICKY MARHEINEKE COLOURS COLOURS RED SHIRTS BLACK/WHITE RED SHORTS BLACK RED SOCKS BLACK MATCH OFFICIALS REFEREE MR PAUL BURNHAM ASSISTANT MR RICHARD PACE ASSISTANT MR ADRIAN GEORGE TODAY'S MATCH SPONSOR THE THREE TUNS PUBLIC HOUSE
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