Afc Sudbury Reserves

1999 2019

AFC SUDBURY RESERVES

OFFICIAL M ATCHDAY PROGRAM M E

3PM

SATURDAY

21ST DECEMBER 2019

VS SHERINGHAM FC

THURLOW NUNN DIVISON 1N Who Are We ? AFC (Amalgamated Football Club) Sudbury was formed on Tuesday 1st June 1999 from the amalgamation of Sudbury Town (founded 1885) and Sudbury Wanderers (founded 1958) making it then the newest senior club in East Anglia. The first ever game was played at The Priory Stadium (the previous home of Town) on 17th July 1999 against a full Colchester United side in the Harwich Charity Cup Centenary Shield Semi-Final, and saw a 2-4 defeat after extra time in front of 397 spectators. The club now plays at King?s Marsh, Brundon Lane, Sudbury, which Wanderers purchased in 1972 and were previously water meadows, from which two pitches and a training area were created. The clubhouse was opened in 1985 and the dressing rooms in 1991. Floodlights were added in 1992 and the following year a 200-seat stand was built in addition to the two areas behind the goals being covered. In 2000 a new stand, ?The Shed?, was opened and caters for 300 standing fans. In 2016 seating was added into The Shed stand as well. AFC Sudbury's Academy was launched in 2015/16 and has very quickly become one of the best academy's in the region with numerous silverware in the trophy cabinet and players now studying in USA and playing professional football. AFC Sudbury Girls Academy was launched in 2019 and has proved an immensely popular option for girls interested in studying and playing sport post sixteen. The AFC Sudbury Women's team has a rich and colourful history, the latest chapter of which begun in late 2018 following a restructure. Now under new leadership and guidance, the future of women's football in Suffolk looks very exciting at AFC Sudbury.

2 Club Honours First Team Ryman North Champions: 2015/16 Eastern Counties League Premier Division Champions: 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05 Eastern Counties League Cup Winners: 2005/06 Suffolk Premier Cup Winners: 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04 (Finalists 2000/01) FA Cup First Round Proper: 2000/01 F A Challenge Vase Finalists: 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05 (Semi-Finalists 2001/02) FA Trophy Second Round Proper: 2016/17 FA Trophy First Round Proper: 2006/07, 2009/10, 2011/12 2013/14 Ryman League Division One North Play-Off Finalists: 2006/07 (Semi-Finalists 2007/08 and 2014/15) Ryman League Cup Finalists: 2007/08, 2013/14 Academy Suffolk U18 Midweek Cup Winners: 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19 Thurlow Nunn South League Winners: 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19 Thurlow Nunn Youth League Cup Winners: 2015/16, 2016/17 Thurlow Nunn Youth League Playoff Finalists: 2015/16 Thurlow Nunn Youth League Playoff Winners: 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19 Thurlow Nunn Youth League Cup Runners Up: 2017/18 AOC U19 Eastern Region College League Winners: 2017/18, 2018/19 Southwest Soccer Club Tournament Winners: 2017/18 ECFA National Knockout Trophy Finalists: 2018/19 Suffolk Primary Cup Winners: 2018/19 ESBL Tommy Thompson Cup Winners: 2018/19 ESBL Knockout Finalists: 2018/19 ESBL League Runners Up: 2018/19 3 Welcome to AFC

Everyone at AFC Sudbury would like to welcome the players, officials and supporters of Sheringham FC to the Mel Group Stadium. We hope you enjoy our hospitality and have a safe journey home. Players, officials and supporters please feel free to use our kitchen & bar area for all your refreshment needs. We also extend a warm welcome to today?s match officials: Chris Severino Daren Bigg Ben Martin Enjoy the game!

4 5 Academy Overview We are the only Football and Education Post 16 Scheme that provides the unique 'player performance pathway' where players are taught together, coached together and play together. Every one of our coaches is also trained to degree level and therefore fulfills the role of coach and class teacher and instructor. Our four Academy League Teams, AFC Sudbury Reserves, A, U19s and U18s only consist of players who are members of the Academy, we do not draw upon players who attend a different school or work or who plays for someone else. Similarly all our players only play for AFC Sudbury and no one else. We feel this is the only way to ensure your son develops alongside his peers and with the same coaches. This may sound common but is unique in schemes such as this. This unique program exposes our players to a high level of adult football from 16 years of age weekly in two leagues as well as regular age group football in our U18s and U19s. Because we do not balloon players in from outside the program a suitable volume of game time is available to maximise your two years with us.

6 7 Partners & Sponsors AFC Sudbury Academy would like to thank the following partners:

8 Partners & Sponsors

9 In The Community

10 In The Community

AFC Sudbury New Year Football Camp Monday 30th December 2019 10am - 3pm For boys & girls aged 5 - 12 years Just £15 for the day To book online visit: www.afcsudbury.co.uk

11 Academy News A 2-1 victory over Bowers and Pitsea FC booked AFC Sudbury U18s a trip to professional football club Bristol Rovers FC in the FA Youth Cup Second Round. Goals from Rauf Kabangu and 1st year player Jack Palmer saw off the gallant effort of the visiting EJA side who led at the break through a speculative effort following a counter attack.

AFC Sudbury proved to have too much firepower for the away side in the second half and travelled to Bristol on Tuesday 5th November for a 7pm kick off at the Memorial Stadium. 12 Girls Academy News The AFC Sudbury Girls Academy traveled to St George's Park - the home of the England national teams - to take part in the national football youth league trophy. This was their first time taking part in this tournament and they performed very well, recording a loss, draw and victory in their games against national opposition.

13 EJA News In Focus: AFC Sudbury U16 EJA Coaches: Chris Smith & Matt Norman Games Played: 7 Points: 13 Goal Difference: 8 Postion in Table: 4th Last Fixture: 4-0 vs Needham Market (H) Next Fixture: 5th Jan vs Wroxham FC (H)

14 Youth News AFC Sudbury U11s are delighted with their new away kit, kindly sponsored by RDH Construction.

15 Men's First Team News

AFC Sudbury are pleased to announce the appointment of their new goalkeeping coach. Filling th role recently vacated by Darren Gould is Kevin ' Moley' Holland, a player well known to the Suffolk non league community. Our manager Mark Morsley said ' Danny mentioned Moley to me which was interesting as he played for me some years back at Needham Market. He is a really infectious guy who i like immensely and will not only be excellent for Paul Walker, he'll also have a 'presence' in the dressing room.'

16 Women's First Team News AFC Sudbury Women made it two wins on the bounce as they ran out winners against Gorleston FC last Sunday, following on from their resounding 4-2 comeback victory against East Bergholt United the week before.

17 Today's Visiting Team - Sheringham FC Formed in 1897, they joined the North Norfolk & Norwich Junior League, and soon enough a local landowner offered them a ground just off the Holt Road for the bargain rent of just £5 a year. Back then, derby matches against neighbours Cromer often attracted crowds of more than 3,000, with 'football special' trains put on between the two towns. The Club stepped up a level when they were elected to the Norfolk & Suffolk League in 1921, and a year later they built a new 200-seater stand to host their growing crowds ? but Sheringham rarely challenged at the top until the 1950s, when they achieved two third-place finishes, followed by a title win in 1957-58. In 1964 the league restructured as the Anglian Combination, and in 1970 the Shannocks followed their previous year?s runners-up position with top spot in the Premier Division, earning them the Sterry Cup. But all was not well off the pitch at Holt Road ? the Council-owned ground was much in demand for housing, and its spectator facilities were beginning to show their age. A deal was done in 1988, and it would be a long eight years playing at the local High School until Sheringham had a home of their own again. Thankfully, when the new Council-built sports ground at Weybourne Road finally opened, the facilities were just what the football club needed ? and their fortunes improved on the pitch too. Three consecutive promotions between 2003 and 2005 returned the club to the Premier Division. In 2008 the Shannocks became the first Anglian Combination team to reach the final of the Norfolk Senior Cup in 17 years, thanks to two stoppage-time goals in a dramatic 4-3 18 Today's Visiting Team - Sheringham FC semi-final win at Dereham. ?After the winner everyone was just running round like headless chickens,? said manager John Kowalyk afterwards. Despite a valiant effort on their big night at Carrow Road, it was opponents Wroxham, two tiers above Sheringham in the pyramid, who prevailed 3-1. But a year later they tasted success again, winning the Sterry Cup for the second time. The club lost their Premier Division status in 2015,however earned promotion back to the Premier Division in 2018. In 2019 the club won its 3rd Sterry Cup title, after an run in the second half of the season where the team only dropped 2 points from January. This is our first season in Eastern Counties football. Pen Pics Name: Chris Bird - Sponsored by Ladbrook UK Position: Goalkeeper Birdy joined the Shannocks from local rivals, North Walsham last season. With a great ping and superb handling, Birdy has brought quality to the team and also looks immaculate whilst doing it. Phil Sands - Sponsored by Thaxters Timber Position: Full Back Phil has spent time with Hindringham and Aylsham but joined the Shannocks at the start of the 2016 Season. He brings bags of energy and rarely gets beaten defensively. He always finds a way to slither forwards in attacks. Name: Graham Hinton Position - Defender 19 Today's Visiting Team - Sheringham FC

Joined midway through last season from Stalham Town and has an old head on young shoulders. The better looking of the two Hinton brothers! Name: Shane Cox - Sponsored by Funky Mackerel Cafe Position: Defender Shane came through from the very first crop of Sheringham U18's players. Club legend John 'JK' Kowalyk once predicted that Coxy would be a future captain of the Shannocks, and he was correct. Always gives 100% and consistently shows quality in his game. Name: Sam Wenham Position: Full Back Sam is a new signing this season; a skilful fullback who loves to get forward and join the attack. A previous Sterry cup winner with Cromer Town and has Thurlow Nunn experience from his time with Diss Town. Name: Matt Halliday - Sponsored by Station Approach Putting Green Position: Defender/Midfield Matt joined from higher league Wroxham FC. Whatever position he plays he shows great composure on the ball and brings a calmness to the team. Name: Connor Green Position - Defender The Former DESA Student has previously played for Dereham Town and more recently Harleston Town. He has 20 Today's Visiting Team - Sheringham FC

impressed in pre season and has bags of potential. Name Karl Horton Postion - Midfield A four time Sterry Cup winner. Neat and tidy midfielder with lots of experience, has recently joined from Norwich CBS. Name: George Abbott - Sponsored by Phasor Electrical Position: Midfield George signed from Fakenham Town and instantly became a hit with the club and supporters. Great on the ball and has the ability to glide past players. Always a huge part of our attacking play. Name: Dan Crosby - Sponsored by John Kowalyk Position: Midfield Dan is a holding midfielder with a great engine and work rate. Dan had been a target for the Manager for some time. He has Bostick league experience with Norwich United. Name: Tim Cary - Sponsored by Bin Dirty? Position: Midfield/Striker Tim joined the Shannocks from Fakenham Town. His football brain combined with masses of skill make him a key player for Sheringham. Top goalscorer last season. Name: Archie Galley - Sponsored by Currylicious Position: Midfield A midfielder who came through the youth system at Sheringham before moving to Wroxham. A versatile 21 Today's Visiting Team - Sheringham FC midfielder with bags of ability. Name: Connor Kerry - Sponsored by Mattressman Postion: Midfield Connor is a clever and pacey forward who played for Scole and North Walsham, before joining Diss last season. Name: Ben Boyce. - Sponsored by David Crosby Position - Attacking midfield Ben is now in his third season at Sheringham and can list several Thurlow Nunn and Bostick League clubs as previous teams. Strong in the tackle with a real bite but also very composed to back it up. Name: Ashley Jarvis Position - Striker After coming through the youth system at Fakenham Town, he made 94 first team appearances playing in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division scoring 49 goals. With Dereham in the Bostick League he made 22 appearances scoring 14 goals. Ashley also had a brief spell with Wroxham. Name: Danny Rogers Position - Striker Previously with Wroxham and now in his second season with us. Danny is a big strong centre forward and scored some very important goals in our Sterry Cup winning season. Name: Andrew Hubbard Position - Defender/Forward 22 Today's Visiting Team - Sheringham FC Former Sterry Cup winner with Sheringham, also played for Holt United and Cromer Town. Physically strong and can play anywhere across the back or up front. Name: Jamie Nelson Position - Striker On his day is absolutely unplayable and many a team have commented that he was the best player in the league last season. Over the last 2 seasons he has averaged 1.6 goals per game. Honours Anglian Combination Premier Division champions 1969?70, 2008?09, 2018?19 Division One champions 2004?05 Division Two champions 2003?04 Division Three champions 2002?03 Senior KO Cup winners 1970?71 Norfolk & Suffolk League Champions 1957?58 Cromer Lifeboat Cup Winners 1956, 1966, 1968, 1986, 1988, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2005

23 AFC Sudbury

1. Sam Wright 2. Ellis Girling 3. Harry Critchley 4. Lewis O'Malley 5. Reece Langridge 6. Matt Woolridge 7. Ethan Mayhew 8. Sam Girling 9. Jake Horlock 10. Jack Renwick 11. Rauf Kabangu 12. Josh Hughes 14. Josh Tysoe 15. Freddie King

Coaches: Gavin Peters, Brett Girling, Louis Hrebeniak

24 Sheringham FC

1. Andrew Jackson 2. Philip Sands 3. Sam Wenham 4. Matthew Halliday 5. Shane Cox (c) 6. Dan Crosby 7. Conor Kerry 8. Alex Smith 9. Ben Boyce 10. Archie Galley 11. Tim Cary

Subs:

Danny Rogers Lewis Meecham Darren Eadie

25 Contact Details

To find out more about the AFC Sudbury Academy:

Call us on 01787 376213

Email us at [email protected]

Visit our website via www.afcsudbury.co.uk

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