The Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division
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TTHHEE MMII TTRREE Versus AAtt KKaayyttee LLaannee,, BBiisshhooppss CClleeeevvee MMoonnddaayy 2266tthh AAuugguusstt 22001199 TThhee UUhhllssppoorrtt HHeelllleenniicc LLeeaagguuee PPrreemmiieerr DDiivviissiioonn BBiisshhooppss CClleeeevvee FFoooottbbaallll CClluubb Kayte Lane Bishops Cleeve Glos. GL52 3PD Tel; 01242 676166 Email; [email protected] Website; www.pitchero.com/clubs/bishopscleevefc Affiliated to; Gloucestershire County F.A. Members of The Hellenic League Cheltenham Football League Cheltenham Youth League Chairman David Walker Cleeve Colts Vice Chairman Hanif Tai Chairman – Jon Symons Secretary – Nigel Green Secretary – Geoffrey Ketching Board Members Hilary Green Marc Blackford Cleeve Colts Managers Jon Symonds U6 – Jim Wyatt – [email protected] Welfare Officer Daryl Fields U7 – Liam Beames – [email protected] Press Officer Matt Jones U8 – U9 Colts – Kevin Debonis – [email protected] U9 Rovers – Ian Fletcher – [email protected] First Team U10 Colts – Darly Field – [email protected] Manager Stephen Cleal U10 Rovers – Stephen Dolman – Asst. Manager Matt Jeynes [email protected] Coach Mike Rhodes U11 Colts – Andrew Hyatt – [email protected] Physiotherapist Pat Cleal U11 Rovers – Paul Bignell – [email protected] U12Colts – Tony Debonis – [email protected] “A” Team U12 Rovers – Jason Burge – [email protected] Manager James Trigg U12 United – Louis Averiss – [email protected] Match Secretary John Hunt U13 Colts – Andy Moss – [email protected] U14 United – Rich Gill – [email protected] U15 Colts – Becky Verhoest – [email protected] Development Team Manager Nicki Debonis Girls Teams Asst. Manager Keith Carter U10 Colts – Anjie Winter – [email protected] U12 Colts – Rob Winter – [email protected] Under 18 Youth U12 Rovers – Toby Harris – [email protected] Manager Richard Gill U14 Colts – Dipak Karadia – [email protected] Asst Manager Jon Symonds U16 Colts – Chris Gough – [email protected] Physio Good afternoon and welcome to all players, management, officials and supporters of Longlevens FC, hope you enjoy your visit to Kayte Lane. Well after the highs of Tuesday we experienced some lows Saturday as that was possibly one of the worst performances I’ve seen from my side in a long time! Thankfully 48 hrs later we get the chance to go again. Derby day against Longlevens and we know how tough today will be - they’ve a forward who’s scored 6-6 and they are coming of the back of a 1-0 in the FA Cup. We need to get back to basics and being the team we can be and not playing as individuals. We welcome back Matt Wieczorek between the sticks and Mikey Davis who missed the game Saturday through injury could be fit. Fred Ward is still on holiday and Sam Gilder is also away. Simple fact the money would have been massive for the club but we were never going to win the FA Cup! So having a bad day in that will be ok providing we get 3pts today. Thanks again for your support Enjoy the Game Soots PPllleeaassee vviiissiiittt oouurr wweebbssiiitttee ffoorr uuppccoommiiinngg ffiiixxtttuurreess,,, rreessuullltttss,,, iiinnttteerrvviiieewwss aanndd eevveenntttss::: wwwwwwppiittcchheerroo...ccoomm//cclluubbss//...bbiisshhooppsscclleeeevveeffcc BISHOPS CLEEVE FOOTBALL CLUB BRIEF HISTORY Founded 1905 County Members Gloucestershire Football Association Southern League History 2006 – present day Hellenic League History 1983 – 2006 Principal honours 2011/12 & 2015/16 Glos. Senior Challenge Trophy Runners-Up ===== In their long history Bishops Cleeve have led a much more nomadic existence than many clubs, but have now been settled in the impressive Kayte Lane ground since 1997. For many years the club played on a ground in Stoke Road – with facilities rebuilt and reopened in 1971 by the then secretary of the Football Association, Ted Croker. The enforced move to Kayte Lane came about due to the old ground being sold by the landlord. The club enjoyed a brief period of success in the late 60s – gaining promotion from the Cheltenham League and winning four Championships in their six seasons in the Glos. Northern Senior League. After dropping back to the Cheltenham League, Cleeve gained promotion into the Hellenic League in 1983, quickly becoming a force in that division, finishing fourth in their first two seasons in Div. One. This great start was followed up with a third place finish, then winning the Championship and gaining promotion to the Premier Division at the fourth attempt, and winning the ‘double’ by adding the Glos. Amateur Cup. A fantastic achievement. The five seasons in the Premier Division proved to be a struggle for the Club, although the team followed up their Cup success by adding another trophy to their collection, winning the Premier Cup at the first attempt. The return to Division One proved the catalyst for a period of rebuilding, on and off the pitch. The Club needed to enter into a number of ground share agreements to preserve their League status – Forest Green Rovers, Moreton Town, Wollen Sports and Highworth all allowed us to use their grounds. This difficult period galvanised our club members, and the club was kept running by the dedicated efforts of a few stalwarts – notably Cheltenham Town legend, Dave Lewis, whose efforts were recognised by Carling Brewery, awarding him their ‘Clubman of the Year’ accolade (and a year’s supply of beer!) After approval for the Kayte Lane site was given in 1997, club members started the building of the clubhouse and changing rooms – using materials kindly donated by Smiths Aerospace (now GE Aviation) There followed a great transformation in the team’s fortunes, and they duly secured another promotion in 2001 back to the Hellenic Premier Division. In order to take this opportunity the club entered into another ground share at Evesham United! 2003 & 2004 proved to be a landmark period for the club – returning to ‘The Lane’ after the new Stand and floodlights were approved, achieving FA Charter Standard for Football in the Community, and the completion of the building and facilities. In 2006 the team gained promotion to the Sothern League, joining the Midland Division before being moved to the South & West Division a few seasons later, where the club currently reside. The club has enjoyed mixed fortunes in their Southern League time, generally enjoying mid-table security, with the highlight being season 2011/12 when the club finished with their best ever points haul (in a creditable 11th) and reached the Gloucestershire Senior Cup final, played at Bristol City’s Ashton Gate ground, where we unfortunately succumbed to a Bristol City side featuring two Full Welsh Internationals! With the departure of Alex Sykes to County rivals Shortwood United, the ex-Cheltenham Town professional John Brough took the helm but left towards the end of the season to join Cinderford Town. 2013/14 saw local lad Stephen Cleal take charge with Derek Lightstone, as his assistant, both had a long history with the club and they forged a close link with our Second and Third teams – as well a community tie to Bishops Cleeve Colts Youth section – the future of the club seemed much more secure on and off the field of play. After surviving relegation in their first season they put together a competitive team finishing 12th in the league and losing 1-0 to Forest Green Rovers in the County FA Senior Cup. 2016/17 saw another first for Steve winning the club’s first FA Trophy game. 2017/18 saw the arrival of Matt Jeynes to the management team another who had played for the club in recent years and they later joined by Alex Lumsden Unfortunately a number of players left the club and the season didn’t get off to a good start. The team did rally towards the latter part of the Season but were relegated after losing the last game. So after 12 years the club looked for a speedy return to Step 4 of the NLS. However, having retained most the players, the team had a few slip ups on the run in to the end of the season and finished, they also were runners-up in the County Trophy Bishops Cleeve F.C. 2019-20 Bishops Cleeve F.C. 2019-20 Matt Wieczorek – GK Returned to the club this year from Cirencester Town following 2 years away Luke Payne – Defender Pacey fullback Summer signing from Tuffley Rovers can also play CB Adam Mace – Defender - Club Captain Second season since his return and now our Club Captain left foot like a wand Tris Haswell – Defender Missed last year through injury but back stronger than ever can play LB or CB Ash Davies – Defender Joined last summer and put in some big performances last year can play CB or CM Ryan New – Defender Local Lad in his second season – CB formerly with Cheltenham Town Rich Thwaite – Defender Signed from Slimbridge experienced CB who weighs in with a few goals Ben Tunnicliff – Defender Tunni is a strong CB who wears his heart on his sleeve Edward Ward – Midfield Signed last year experienced Midfielder who reads the game well. Liam Wright – Midfield Second season – midfielder with bags of pace and energy and good on the ball Lee Llewellyn – Midfield A neat & tidy footballer in his second season following his release from Cheltenham Town Ben Maguire – Midfield Returning to the club – a good footballer with a range of passing Harrison Iddles – Midfield Player with bags of pace and energy and scores his fair share of goals Fin Powell – Midfield Last year’s Under 18 skipper debut last year and shows a calmness on the ball Lee Davis - Forward Returning to the club – a clever attacker with great technique