. OFFICIAL DIGITAL PROGRAMME FLEET TOWN v A.F.C. SATURDAY 23rd DECEMBER 2017 – 3 P.M The Evo-Stik League South East

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BRADLEY WILSON WHO SCORED IN OUR LAST HOME GAME

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WELCOME FROM OUR JOINT MANAGER STEVE DORMER

Good afternoon and a warm welcome to The Management, playing staff and supporters of A.F.C. Dunstable who are our visitors today. This is of course our last home game before the festive period and it will be a very challenging one as our opponents are currently lying second in the league. As we near the half way point in the season I am not at all surprised how the table is starting to look now, particularly at the top end. I was not at the away game at Dunstable but I hear that they were deserved winners. Interestingly we now only have 3 players who played in that game who are still with us. Our programme over the festive period does not come much tougher than the two home games and one away game all against teams who are currently in the top seven. This does not worry me in fact it excites me, we have nothing to lose and I see it as a real opportunity for this new group of lads to see how far we have come .

Andy and I both feel we need to strengthen our squad in certain areas and are working hard to do this over the next few weeks. Firstly we have dual registered Stuart Norman a young local keeper as back up to Liam Beach, he will help us out over Xmas and the New Year as his current club have no games during this period. Liam has performed brilliantly this season but it’s very important that we have a back up . We have also signed centre back Owen Roberts on dual registration from Whyteleaf F.C. Owen is a player I have tried to sign twice previously so its third time lucky for me. He is a big lad, a no nonsense old school defender who will give us great presence both in the air and with his leadership skills. Although he is still only 22 he has played over 200 games at Ryman South level . Owen has been out for a few months with broken ribs but will train and slowly get involved, he may even appear on the bench for today’s game. We are also working on one more additional player and hopefully we will be able to announce positive news about this very soon. However for us personally, unless we get a serious injury, we are happy with our squad for the remainder of the season once this last signing comes on board.

After today’s game we travel to Moneyfields on Boxing day for an early kick off at 12.30 p.m. then comes a massive local derby game at home against our neighbours Hartley Wintney on New Year’s Day with a 3p.m kick off .

Finally I would like to wish everyone associated with the club a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Myself, Andy and all the players look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our games over the festive period.

Enjoy the match and Come on you Blues.

Steve

CHAIRMAN: Alec Grant KIT MANAGER : Ben Foster

VICE CHAIRMAN: Richard Whittington YOUTH TEAM MANAGER: Neil Selby

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: WEBSITE MANAGER : Harry Cannon Alec Grant, Richard Whittington, CHILD WELFARE OFFICER : Chris Arnold Chris Arnold, Harry Cannon, Darren PROGRAMME EDITOR : Martin Griffiths

Edwards and Nathan Cookson : TEA BAR : Maria

FIRST TEAM MANAGERS : GROUNDSMAN: Bryan Smith Steve Dormer and Andy Hunt

FIRST TEAM COACH : Neil Woodyer

01252 623804 www.fleettownfc.co.uk Fleet Town F.C. Crookham Road, Fleet, Hants, GU5 5FA Fleet Town is an unincorporated association, managed by a committee, currently comprising of the following individuals: Alec Grant, Richard Whittington, Chris Arnold, Harry Cannon, Darren Edwards and Nathan Cookson.

FIXTURES AND RESULTS 2017/18

Date Opponents H/A Competition Score Result Att. Sat Aug 12 AFC Dunstable A Evo-Stik League South East 4 - 0 L 121 Tue Aug 15 Chalfont St. Peter H Evo-Stik League South East 1 -1 D 117 Sat Aug 19 AFC Totton H Emirates F.A. Cup Preliminary Round 1 - 1 D 130 Tue Aug 22 AFC Totton A Emirates F.A. Cup Preliminary Replay 5 - 0 L 195 Sat Aug 26 AFC Rushden & Diamonds A Evo-Stik League South East 7- 1 L 540 Mon Aug 28 Moneyfields H Evo-Stik League South East 1- 3 L 109 Sat Sep 9 Hayes & Yeading United A Evo-Stik League South East 3-0 L 149 Sat Sep 16 Arlesey Town H Evo-Stik League South East 0-2 L 109 Tue Sep 19 Farnborough H Hampshire Senior Cup 2nd Round 2-2 D 3-4 s/o 126 Sat Sep 23 Aylesbury United A Evo-Stik League South East 1-1 D 124 Tue Sep 26 Uxbridge H Evo-Stik League South East 6-0 W 75 Sat Sep 30 Beaconsfield Town H Evo-Stik League South East 0-2 L 104 Tue Oct 3 Basingstoke Town H The BigFreeBet.com Challenge Cup 17-18 - First Round 2-6 L 139 Sat Oct 7 Yate Town H Buildbase F.A. Trophy Preliminary Round 1-1 D 89 Tue Oct 10 Yate Town A Buildbase F.A. Trophy Preliminary Round Replay 2-1 L 112 Sat Oct 14 Hanwell Town A Evo-Stik League South East 2-0 L 105 Sat Oct 21 Marlow H Evo-Stik League South East 2-0 W 89 Tue Oct 24 Ashford Town (Middx) A Evo-Stik League South East 10-0 L 122 Sat Oct 28 Northwood A Evo-Stik League South East 2-1 L 74 Sat Nov 4 Cambridge City A Evo-Stik League South East 4-1 L 190 Sat Nov 11 Aylesbury H Evo-Stik League South East 2-0 W 78 Wed Nov 15 Liphook United H Hampshire F.A. Russell Cotes Cup Round 2 2-2 D 3-1 s/o 56 Sat Nov 18 Barton Rovers H Evo-Stik League South East 1-0 W 105 Tue Nov 21 Frimley Green A Aldershot Senior Cup Round 2 1-3 W 40 Tue Nov 28 Egham Town H Evo-Stik League South East 3-0 W 98 Sat Dec 2 Kempston Rovers H Evo-Stik League South East 2-2 D 91 Sat Dec 9 Thame United A Evo-Stik League South East 4-0 L 73 Sat Dec 16 Chalfont St. Peter A Evo-Stik League South East ( match postponed to be rearranged ) Sat Dec 23 AFC Dunstable H Evo-Stik League South East Sat Dec 26 Moneyfields A Evo-Stik League South East Mon Jan 1 Hartley Wintney H Evo-Stik League South East Sat Jan 6 Arlesey Town A Evo-Stik League South East Sat Jan 13 AFC Rushden & Diamonds H Evo-Stik League South East Tue Jan 16 AFC Totton H Hampshire F.A. Russell Cotes Cup Quarter Final Sat Jan 20 Aylesbury A Evo-Stik League South East Tue Jan 23 Bedford Town H Evo-Stik League South East Sat Jan 27 Cambridge City H Evo-Stik League South East Sat Feb 3 Uxbridge A Evo-Stik League South East Sat Feb 10 Aylesbury United H Evo-Stik League South East Sat Feb 17 Beaconsfield Town A Evo-Stik League South East Sat Feb 24 Hanwell Town H Evo-Stik League South East Sat Mar 3 Marlow A Evo-Stik League South East Sat Mar 10 Ashford Town (Middx) H Evo-Stik League South East Sat Mar 17 Thame United H Evo-Stik League South East Sat Mar 24 Kempston Rovers A Evo-Stik League South East Sat Mar 31 Hayes & Yeading United H Evo-Stik League South East Mon Apr 2 Hartley Wintney A Evo-Stik League South East Sat Apr 7 Barton Rovers A Evo-Stik League South East Sat Apr 14 Northwood H Evo-Stik League South East Sat Apr 21 Egham Town A Evo-Stik League South East Sat Apr 28 Bedford Town A Evo-Stik League South East

THE OTHER MATCHES IN OUR LEAGUE TODAY

Ashford Town (Middx) v Cambridge City

Aylesbury v Hayes & Yeading United

Barton Rovers v Egham Town

Beaconsfield Town v Aylesbury United

Bedford Town v Uxbridge

Hanwell Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Kempston Rovers v Moneyfields

Marlow v Arlesey Town

Northwood v Hartley Wintney

Thame United v Chalfont St Peter

5 10 13 0 6 5 12 0 7 3 12 0 4 10 10 0 10 3 10 0 7 3 9 0 6 3 9 0 6 3 9 0 7 1 9 0 8 1 7 0 5 1 7 0 5 1 7 0 11 -3 7 0 8 -3 7 0 10 0 6 0

17. Aylesbury United 5 1 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 3 6 10 -4 6 0

18. Thame United 5 0 0 2 2 0 1 2 0 3 7 15 -8 6 0

19. Arlesey Town 5 0 0 3 0 1 1 0 1 4 6 11 -5 1 0

20. Aylesbury 5 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 1 4 3 9 -6 1 0

21. Fleet Town 5 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 4 3 19 -16 1 0

22. Hanwell Town 5 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 5 1 11 -10 0 0

THE HISTORY OF AFC DUNSTABLE AFC DUNSTABLE Founded 1981 Nickname: The OD's Home Ground: Creasey Park Stadium History of the 1st Team AFC

Dunstable started life as Old Dunstablians Football Club in 1981. The name Old Dunstablians originated from an organisation formed in 1888 for old boys from Dunstable Grammar School. The most famous member of the club is Hollywood actor Gary Cooper, who attended the school in the early 1900’s. When the Grammar School closed and Manshead School opened they took over the mantle but the old boys club was in decline. In 1981 the head teacher was asked if he could re launch the name, hence the football club was born. By 1988 after its centenary, the Old Dunstablians Club ceased to exist but the football club carried on in commemoration and to this day still bears the club crest on its badge. The club started in the Dunstable Alliance Football League for a couple of seasons then moved onto the Luton District and South Bedfordshire League in 1983. Still playing at Manshead School with the 1st team and reserves, success was limited with the 1st team runners up twice in Division One and runners up in the William Pease Cup. While in the Luton League though the 1st team did land the Bedfordshire Junior Cup beating Leighton Athletic on penalties in 1989 – 90 season. With the club using Dunstable Town Cricket Club as their social base in Bull Pond Lane, the cricket club was looking to move to a larger site in Totternhoe and when the new club was opened in 1994, a football pitch was accommodated, so the football club moved there from Manshead School. An improvement in facilities gave the club a chance to apply to join the in 1995. Accepted into the then Division One (Premier and Senior Divisions were the higher divisions) the club struggled, as they flirted with being relegated straight back to the Luton League in the first 2 seasons. Going through new managers every season, we finally started to gain some consolidation and in season 2001-02 the 1st team finished 4th in the league and won the Division One Cup. The following season we just missed out of the title, which was now Division Two. Looking to go one better we finally clinched the title the next season and was runners up in the Division Two Cup. Ground Grading issues were now starting to stop the team from getting promoted, as 2 ground sharing agreements were turned down by the league. This was now the start of a trophy laden period, as the Division Two title again was secured and back-toback Bedfordshire Senior Trophy’s. Added to that, the Division Two Cup was won again. The club in 2003-04 decided to launch its youth policy and when the Under 15’s were runners up in the Chiltern Youth league, it started on the path to work its way through the FA Charter Standard. We achieved Adult status in 2003-04. The club then made the decision to change its name to AFC Dunstable (when the prefix AFC was not as prevalent as it is nowadays), so not to get confused with the local rugby club, as the club started to grow and the name was more associated to a football club. The club kept the name The OD’s, as their nickname. The youth then was awarded the Charter Standard in 2005-06. The next big step was to become a Development Club and a great deal of work saw the club achieve this in 2007. Next up was our goal to become a FA Charter Standard Community Club and 2008 saw the club get there. In that time the club has been awarded the Development Club Of The Year in 2008 and the Community Club Of The Year in 2009. The club now run 30 teams for 2016-17. Then Bedfordshire Football Association approached the club to become partners in the new Creasey Park Community Football Centre in 2008 and this gave the chance to move the 1st team to Creasey Park and apply for promotion to Division One for the start of the 2009-10 season, which was accepted. The team finished a very creditable 5th in its first season at the higher level. History was also made in 2010-11, as the team was accepted to participate in the FA Vase. A fine run through to the 2nd Round Proper was achieved. Looking to improve on the league position the previous season, the team went all out for promotion and finished runners up in the league and gained promotion to the Premier Division at their 2nd attempt. The SSMFL Division One Cup was secured as well. Now with the team in the SSMFL Premier Division and entry into the FA Cup for 2011-12, finished a fine 3rd in the league. 2012-13 the team consolidated in the Premier Division and finished a respectable 8th. Their run the FA Cup saw them get through 3 rounds eventually going out to Northwood after a replay. After the team being managed by the most successful pair in the club’s history Alex Butler and Dermot Butler, they decided to step down after 9 years at the helm half way through 2013-14. This left the team in disarray, which saw many stalwarts of the team leave. The club decided to appoint current manager Steve Heath and the club went on a re building exercise. 2014-15 saw the team secure 3rd place in the SSMFL Premier Division as they challenged for the title all season. They also equalled their best run in the FA Vase getting to the 3rd Round proper. 2015-16 was the season that the team broke all club records. Before clinching the SSMFL Premier Division title, they progressed through 2 rounds of the FA Cup before finally going out to Ryman Premier leaders at the time Leiston 1-0 in the 1st Qualifying Round. The FA Vase was a great ride as the team made it to the 4th Round proper. Unfortunately, we drew phoenix club Salisbury who had competed in the Conference Premier only two seasons previous but had been demoted to step 5. Going out 3-0, Salisbury made it all the way to the semi final. The league campaign was an unbelievable roller coaster ride. As the season got underway, it was becoming apparent that quite a few teams were vying for the title. As the season reached October, only 5 points separated the top 6. By Christmas it looked like London Colney were starting to break away going 5 points clear. The chasing pack were bunching up behind as only 6 points was the difference between 2nd and 7th. When the team lost to a last-minute penalty to Biggleswade United on January 2nd, we went 8 points behind London Colney and it looked like our title ambitions had faded. That would be the last time we tasted defeat in the league. Hoddesdon Town were now becoming a title contender and it was a 3-horse race. With 7 games left, the team went top of the league and never looked back and won the league by 13 points. So, 2016-17 saw us compete in the Southern League Central Division, a position we never thought we would see the club at. We competed nearly all season in a playoff place right up to the last game of the season just to miss out by 3 points. The team though did pick up some silverware winning the prestigious Bedfordshire Senior Cup 2-0 against Dunstable Town at Kenilworth Road. The beginning of this season, the Bedfordshire Premier Cup was won.

A.F.C. Dunstable Player Profiles 2017/18

JAMIE HEAD – AGE 22 – GOALKEEPER Jamie returns to AFC, after a couple of seasons with us as a youth player. Tall and agile keeper, he has plenty of Southern League experience for someone so young. BRETT LONGDEN – AGE 23 – DEFENDER Brought into the club in November from St Ives Town, Brett started his career with Luton Town. Loaned out to Maidenhead, he then moved to Arlesey Town. Last season he was at Chesham United and the previous term at St Neots Town. JAMES BISHOP – AGE 22 – DEFENDER/MIDFIELD Played for our Under 18 Floodlit team a few seasons back, then broke into our 1st team. Bish had a season at Barton Rovers in 2015-16 but returned to the club last season. A combative player who is comfortable at right back or in midfield. BILL MORGAN – AGE 25 – DEFENDER Bill is an elegant centre half, who has been coveted by many clubs since joining AFC midway through our SSMFL championship winning season. He never seems to get flustered and is always cool on the ball. RYAN FRATER – AGE 32 – DEFENDER A highly experienced player, who has many clubs to his name. A great signing for the club this season, as he picked up a championship medal for Royston Town after the club won the Evo-Stik Southern League Central last season. LEON CASHMAN – AGE 33 – DEFENDER Cash has been dogged by injury over the past few months and is currently recovering from an operation on his ankle. A tall inspiring centre half, he is vice-captain of the team. Joined the club in 2014. TERRY GRIFFITHS – AGE 26 – DEFENDER This no-nonsense centre half, Terry defends as if his life depends on it. Joined the club in 2015 after moving in the area from Essex. His story is quite extraordinary, after he tweeted looking for a club. DANNY MURPHY – AGE 30 – DEFENDER Murph is in his 2nd season with the club. An elegant left back with a sweet left foot, he has an abundance of experience at Southern League level. Turned out for Slough Town and Aylesbury in the past. NEWMAN CARNEY – AGE 23 – DEFENDER/MIDFIELD Joined AFC on a month’s loan from Dunstable Town at the beginning of 2014 but decided to stay with the club. An ex professional with Luton Town when he was 18, he is one of the youngest players to score for the Hatters. OLLIE COX – AGE 22 – DEFENDER/MIDFIELD Ollie is a young player who can either play as a wing-back or in midfield. Transferred from Kings Langley in the middle of October. Had a brief spell with the club last season. Also spent time at Hemel Hempstead Town earlier in his career. MOSES OLALEYE – AGE 33 – MIDFIELD. CAPTAIN An inspiration to all his players, the skipper leads by example. Originally with the club in 2010, he left for pastures new but returned in 2014. Has an array of winning medals with us and other clubs. As captain, he has picked up the SSMFL Premier title, Bedfordshire Senior and Premier Cup trophies. ROY BYRON – AGE 33 – MIDFIELD Roy is in his 3rd season with the club, after arriving from Hillingdon Borough. A manager dream, as never late for anything. Always willing to learn, even at 33 but seems like a 22- year-old. CHRISTIAN TAVERNIER – AGE 24 – MIDFIELD Another player who has spent time at Luton Town. Another new signing this season, after 5 years at Arlesey Town, where he was a regular goal scorer. Another tall elegant player, the club have high hopes with Chris in the team this season. TOM SILFORD – AGE 22 – MIDFIELD Spent most of last season on loan at SSMFL club London Colney. Turned out to be a very good option for Tom, as they won the Premier Division. A ADIEL MANNION –AGE 27 – MIDFIELD/FORWARD A skilful quick winger, we acquired Adiel from SSMFL club Berkhamsted at the beginning of last season. Settled in pretty quickly with his new team mates and will be looking to build on his first season at a higher level.

JERMAINE HALL – 29 – FORWARD Last season was exceptional for Jermaine, as he ended up top scorer in the league with 30 goals and picked up the Golden Boot. Joined the club in 2015 and will be hoping to add more goals for the club this season. BJ CHRISTIE – 28 – FORWARD The clubs all-time record goal scorer with over 200 goals to his name. First turned out for the club at 15. Has had a couple of spells away from the club with Barton Rovers and Berkhamsted but always returns. As you can imagine, many clubs chase his signature in close seasons. NATHAN FRATER – 29 – FORWARD Finally, Nathan has signed for AFC at the beginning of a season. A proven goal scorer at step 3 and step 4, the club are excited to see the 3 strikers start a season together. LOUIS BIRCHAM – 21 – FORWARD Birchy joined the club in September, after a loan period from Kings Langley. A skilful and tricky player, spent many seasons at Leverstock Green. Last season he was at Northwood.

Management and Support Staff

TEAM MANAGER – STEVE HEATH Steve joined the club midway through the 2013-14 season. The 1st team was in disarray due to the former management duo resigning. Many of the players decided to leave, so Steve had a massive rebuilding job to do. He guided the team to a mid-table position in the SSMFL Premier Division and handed so many youngsters 1st team debuts. 2014-15 season saw him re-strengthen the side which saw us finish 3rd in the league. The following season the club went all out to clinch the Premier Division title and success was achieved. Last season saw Steve’s and the club’s first attempt at step 4. A very respectful 7th place was secured and the Bedfordshire Senior Cup was won. At the beginning of this season, a 2-0 win over Luton Town saw him lift the Bedfordshire Premier Cup. So what Steve has achieved in such a short period is nothing short of amazing. ASSISTANT MANAGERS – STEVE JACKMAN & ENZO SILVESTRI. Steve came into the club at the start of the 2014-15 season. After many seasons as a player with Bedford Town, illness meant he had to retire. A very infectious character, he combines his Assistant Manager job with spotting any talent coming through our youth system. Enzo came into the club mid-way through the 2014-15 season as a player. He soon took up a coaching role and is extremely popular with the players. He now runs our Under 10 Saturday Whites team. IST TEAM COACH – MATT LANGSTON. Langers had a very impressive non-league playing career. He turned out for many Premier Conference clubs (now National League). He was made famous for a day, when he scored the only goal for Histon v Leeds United in the FA Cup which Histon won 1-0, which was televised live on ITV. SPORTS THERAPIST – BIANCA HEWER. It would not be an understatement, to say that Bianca must be one of the best Sports Therapist in the league. With qualifications of Sports Therapist BA (Hons), her knowledge for such a young person is quite extraordinary. We are very lucky to have her. KIT MANAGER – STEVE CANTELLOW. For a job that no one wants, Steve does an unbelievable job. His association with the club goes back 20 years. Has held many posts within the club, which includes Treasurer and Reserve Team Manager. Another person we really appreciate the job he does.

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SATURDAY 23rd DECEMBER 2017 – 3.00 P.M THE EVO–STIK LEAGUE SOUTH EAST

FLEET TOWN A.F.C. DUNSTABLE

JOINT MANAGERS: MANAGER : Steve Heath Steve Dormer & Andy Hunt Assistants ; Steve Jackman & Enzo Silvestri Colours ; Blue/Navy/Blue Colours : Red /Red /Red 1 Liam Beach 1 Jamie Head 2 Dquame Copeland 2 Brett Longdon 3 Chris Dean 3 Newman Carney 4 Liam Flanighan 4 Ryan Frater 5 Chris Musgrove 5 Bill Morgan 6 Chris Wales 6 Terry Griffiths 7 Ashley Lloyd 7 Christian Tavernier 8 Matt Bunyan ( C ) 8 Moses Olaleye ( C ) 9 Luke Haskell 9 BJ Christie 10 George Pilbeam 10 Louis Bircham 11 Bradley Wilson 11 Nathan Frater SUBS SUBS 12 Alex Hendrie 12 Leon Cashman 14 Ryan Marklew 14 Ollie Cox 15 Billy Oram 15 James Bishop 16 Stuart Norman 16 Tom Silford 17 Owen Roberts 17 Jermaine Hall

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Assistant Referees: Michael Chard of Sandown, Isle of Wight Sean Phillips of Shanklin,Isle of Wight Adrian Cook of Waterlooville, Hampshire