Beaconsfield (Sthn Lg East)

HARTLEY WINTNEY FC HISTORY

Hartley Wintney Football Club History Hartley Wintney Football Club was founded in the North Hampshire village of Hartley Wintney in 1897 and played in an area adjacent to the village's golf and cricket clubs, the facilities not quite being up to today's standard, with only a horse trough or the pond to remove the heavy mud from a sub-standard pitch. The Club's nickname of 'The Row' comes from 'Hartley Row', a former hamlet within Hartley Wintney. In 1953, the club moved to its present ground in Green Lane, known as 'The Memorial Ground'. A pavilion was erected and the team played in the Basingstoke League and, later, in the Aldershot League. In 1973, an influx of players under new manager Glynn Howell put the club firmly on the local football map. In his six year reign, the team won the Aldershot Senior League three times in succession, and the Aldershot Senior Cup. After several seasons in the Aldershot Senior League, Hartley were admitted to the Combined Counties League (previously Surrey Senior League). After the first couple of seasons and two changes of management, the club appointed Ian Bedford, and once again an influx of senior players brought Hartley success. Within his three years in management, they gained trophies including the League Title (1982-1983) and Runners Up (1981-1982), Aldershot Senior Cup Winners (1980-1981), and George Allen Cup Win- ners (1981-1982). They were also Runners Up in the League Cup (1982-1983) and Al- dershot Senior Cup (1981-1982). The club gained promotion from Division One of the Combined Counties League in 2007-08 under manager Mike Scott, but 08-09 began poorly and, despite a change of management, the season ended in relegation by a narrow margin. Under the management team of Pete Gray and John Condon, the first team rallied in 09-10, finishing 5th in CCL Div. 1, and 7th in season 10-11 under manager Louis King after Pete Gray had stepped down for family reasons. The 2011-12 season under manager Neville Roach, Assistant Mick Wollen and Coach Scott Tarr was a notable one for the club as they again achieved promotion to the Com- bined Counties League Premier Division, as well as having a fine FA Cup run that took them to the Third Qualifying Round. However, end-of-season celebrations were damp- ened when the coaching staff left to join Thatcham Town. The entire squad bar two players departed, so new manager Dave Tuttle was faced with the task of rebuilding a squad competitive enough for the CCL Premier. A string of poor results led to a second change in management in less than 4 months, with 24 year-old ex-Hartley player, Ben Dillon, given his first managerial position already deep into the 2012-13 season. Once again there was an almost total outflow of players from Tuttle's squad, and Ben, with assistants Jason Minton and Joe Lawler, set about rebuilding the squad, but by this time with Hartley set well adrift at the bottom of the table. The introduction of a talented group of players restored the spirit around the club, and in what became known as the club's 'Great Escape' season, Hartley Wintney's place in the CCL Premier was secured against all the odds after a truly remarkable second half of the season.

HARTLEY WINTNEY FC HISTORY

Ben further strengthened the squad for 2013-14, with Steve Saunders and player/coach Dan Brownlie brought in to the coaching setup alongside Jason and Joe. The season started well and there were notable wins in the FA Cup on a run that took the club to the 4th Qualifying Round for the first time in its history. The cup run took its toll on league form but the club finished a creditable 7th in the Premier Division.

After a comfortable 9th place finish in 2014-15, Ben Dillon stepped down and Dan Brownlie and Anthony Millerick were appointed Joint First Team Managers, alongside coaches Joe Lawler and Luke Tuffs. With strong additions to the playing squad, it was an eventful 2015-16 season. After a memorable 1-0 win away at Southern League Mer- thyr Town in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, Hartley took Conference South Eastbourne Borough to the wire, losing out to an injury time winner. In the FA Vase, a longstanding club record was broken by reaching the 5th Round Proper played in front of a sell-out 1,300 at Green Lane against the eventual finalists, Hereford FC. And despite the cup commitments, the club topped the CCL Premier Division for most of the season and claimed the 2015-16 league title. Promotion, however, was denied due to ground grading issues. Faced with huge challenges on and off the pitch - to achieve back-to-back title wins and put in place the necessary ground improvements to take advantage of any second opportunity for promotion - the 2016-17 season was perhaps the club's best yet, topping the Combined Counties League Premier Division for the entire season, reaching the semi-finals of the Hampshire senior county cup and the final of the Aldershot Senior Cup, and securing the required ground grading to allow the club to take its place in The Evo-Stik (Southern) League South; the first time in its history that the club has made it to Step 4 of the English football pyramid. To top off a wonderful 2016-17 season, our young Youth team won the Hampshire FA Youth Midweek Floodlit Cup, winning on penalties against a strong Aldershot Town U18. Hartley Wintney FC has come a long way, from 'village side' in every sense of the term, to today's 7 days a week modern football club. The football club has established a clear line of progression for young players with the establishment of an U18 Youth setup, currently playing in the Allied Counties Youth League, a Reserve team playing in the Suburban League, and an A Team playing in the Aldershot & District Football League. MEMBER OF: THE EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTH THE SUBURBAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE THE ALDERSHOT & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE THE ALLIED COUNTIES YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE AFFILIATED TO THE HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

WELCOME TO HARTLEY WINTNEY FC

EVO STIK SOUTH, EAST DIVISION Hartley Wintney v Beaconsfield Town All football involving Hartley sides fell foul of the Kick Off: 7.30pm weather at the weekend. Last Tuesday, on a bitterly cold evening, the ROW triumphed over Tuesday 23 January 2018 old adversaries Ashford Town (Middx) thanks to goals late in each half from Rowan Vine. Unlike Good eveningladies and gentlemen and welcome to later reports I think we started off brightly and the Memorial Ground Hartley Wintney for this were the better side for the first 20 minutes. South, East Division league clash against Beacons- Our propensity to give the ball away too cheaply field Town. Beaconsfield are flying high at the mo- allowed Ashford to get back into the game. And ment and are serious title contenders. To all their eventually take the lead. We were indebted to players, officials and supporters we extend a warm Rowan’s equaliser just before the interval. I welcome and hope you enjoy your short stay with us suppose the neutral would say a draw would here at Hartley Wintney. have been a fair result. There was however no Our visitors are currently 2nd in the league with 54 doubt that both teams were looking to win. points from 25 games. Today will be yet another Again it was that man Vine popping up with a difficult game as we look to improve our league posi- goal in the 92nd minute. To wrap up points. tion. Beaconsfield’s current form is as follows; Don’t forget we had the ball in the net 5 times only to see the linesman deny us. Then of course 23 Dec H AYLESBURY UTD won 4-1 there was in most eyes the question of a stone- wall penalty that was turned down. 3 points 26 Dec a Chalf ont St. P lost 4-2 enough said! 30 Dec H EGHAM won 3-1 Your support for the football team is fantastic. 06 Jan a Uxbridge won 3-1 Please also support the club house. We are open in the week so why not pop in and watch the 13 Jan H CAMRIDGE C won 3-2 football on the big screen?

15 Jan H MONEYFIELDS won 1-0 As always please get behind the boys this evening.

Luke

v BEACONSFIELD TOWN 23 JANUARY 2018

HARTLEY WINTNEY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB OFFICIALS SEASON 2017-2018

PRESIDENT: William Mitchell VICE PRESIDENT: Nick Vint CHAIRMAN: Luke Mullen VICE CHAIRMAN: Steve Noakes HON. LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS: Dennis Burgess, David Willoughby, Paddy White, Luke Mullen LIFE VICE PRESIDENT: Brian Barnard VICE PRESIDENTS: Derek Ames, Len Ashby, Ian Bedford, Ann Byelong, Mick Clarke, Lisa Collins, Neil Doody, Paula Flanders, Andrew Harris, Frank Kenton, David Lenthal, Margaret Lewington,Bob Major, Mark Porter, Mike Roberts, Janet Richardson, Niall Scott, Linda Scott, Josie Shipman, Ray Shipman, Andy Spiers, Chris Stanley, Roy Stimpson, Trudy Stimpson, Roger Taplin, Babe Trim- mer, Nick Vint, Elizabeth Webb, Anthony White, David Willoughby & Gerry Wykes TREASURER: Colin Charlton HONORARY SECRETARY: Elayne Duddridge MATCH SECRETARY: Gerry Wykes UNDER 18s SECRETARY: Luke Mullen BAR SECRETARY: Paddy White MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Jeremy Fox/Sue Trimmer SOCIAL SECRETARY: Vacant COMMITTEE: Ann Byelong, Dave Williams, Brendan Devlin, Vicki Ta- plin, James Taplin, Jeremy Fox, Ian Brownlie, Paul Wilkins . FIRST TEAM MANAGER: Dan Brownlie, Anthony Millerick FIRST TEAM COACHES: Luke Tuffs RESERVE TEAM MANAGER: Rick Hogsden; Neil Lancaster A TEAM MANAGER: Mark Stimpson YOUTH TEAM MANAGER: Luke Tuffs, MATCH DAY OFFICERS: Ray Boorman, Jeremy Fox PROGRAMME EDITOR: Luke Mullen/ Dan Brownlie WEB DESIGNER/ADMINISTRATOR Kevin O’Byrne

GROUNDSMAN: Eric Howard/David Martin Hartley Wintney F.C. Wintney Hartley Green Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire RG27 8DL Tel: 01252 843586

South, East Round-Up

Only four games were able to take place in Both goals came within 5 minutes midway the Evo-Stik League South East on Saturday through the first half from Alex Paine and due to the wet weather. then Ryan Haugh.

It was almost five, but the game at Holloways Moneyfields are sixth but had to make do Park between second-placed Beaconsfield with a point from a 2-2 draw at the Meadow Town and mid-table Bedford Town was against lowly Aylesbury United. called off at the last minute due to the weather and a partial floodlight failure, with Sonny French gave the Ducks an early 7th spectators receiving refunds. minute lead that Ryan Pennery eventually cancelled out just past the hour-mark. Bottom side Arlesey Town did well to get their game on against Hayes & Yeading Unit- French scored again to restore the hosts` ed – but may have wished they hadn`t as lead after 70 minutes, but only 4 minutes they were hammered 9-1 as the visitors later, Pennery matched him with a second moved into fourth spot. for Moneys.

Ola Olajubu gave Hayes a 9th minute lead Hanwell Town moved up to third-bottom from 25 yards, but Tony Williams equalised after a surprise 4-1 win at Ashford Town after 21 minutes. (Middx).

But that was as good as it got for the home It was a disappointing performance from the side as Ryan Kinnane immediately restored Ash Trees, who trailed to goals from Oliver the visitors lead and then on 26 and 29 Duffy after 6 minutes and Wayne Carter on minutes Ismael Ehui and Manny Duku added 19 minutes before Max Webb pulled one two more, with Duku converting a penalty back after 25 minutes. just before the break to make it 5-1. But on 49 minutes, Peter Dean added a third Another penalty straight after the interval and Harvey Killeen rounded things off with a gave Duku his second, Ehui completed his fourth for the visitors 12 minutes from time. hat-trick in the 58th and 70th minutes and Toby Little rounded things off with a ninth in Source Steve Wintney / Pitchero Non League stoppage time.

AFC Dunstable were another side to do well to get Creasey Park playable, but they missed the chance to go second after losing 2-0 to a now eighth-placed Chalfont St Peter.

INTRODUCING………………………………...

Following a request on the fans forum we aim to run a series of light hearted ‘get to know the players and management’ . We start today with joint manager Dan Brownlie

Name: Daniel Brownlie

Date of Birth: 09/10/1987

Position: Joint Manager

Previous Clubs: Thatcham Town, Coventry Uni 1sts

Years at the ROW: 9th Season

Occupation: Director of Marketing

Marital Status: As good as married Which Professional Team do you support? Manchester United Do you have any secret party tricks? It would be one hell of a boring party but I can play Chess to quite a high standard! Favourite band or musician? The Stone Roses Who has had the most influence on your career? Keith Butcher, Michael ‘Whoppa’ Wallace

Growing up who was your all-time favourite player? Solskjaer & Cantona

If you could be another player for a week who would it be and why? Luke Perkins - he leads an active life. Who is the funniest teammate? Jack French

Which teammate is happiest after a win? Paul Strudley

Who is the smartest teammate? Paul Strudley Best practical joke you have seen one of the boys play? Luke Tuffs blind folded thinking he was doing an obstacle course with no actual obstacles.

Toughest individual opponent? Charlie Lossaso at Beaconsfield was a handful

What is your middle name? Gerard

What teammate is most likely to avoid paying when you are eating out? Toby Janaway

MILLERS MUSINGS

I have to admit, I didn’t enjoy Tuesday night. Whilst it was important we got the Paul Hodges has received a lot of praise in win, we weren’t good enough for long recent weeks and deservedly so, we know enough spells in the game. We became he is a talent. We’re sure to receive a fair disjointed and created too much space for few requests for his signature. Please don’t our opposition. Four wins out of four is a take him just because you can. You could great start to the year and winning games have your choice of men, but I could never whilst not at your best is not the worst hab- love again. He’s the only one for me. I had it in the world, however when we are not to have this talk with you; my happiness playing well we need to learn to be more depends on you, and whatever you decide organised. We cannot direct the wind, but to do, Paul. we can adjust the sails. Do you know who said that? Dolly Parton. I bloody love Dolly Whilst I’m not best pleased at our perfor- Parton. mance on Tuesday, we are hoping for a much improved performance this after- We're getting stronger, that's the greatest noon, The way I see it, if you want the rain- gift of all. Brown and I have been busy hav- bow, you gotta put up with the rain. Dolly ing conversations with players that we feel Parton said that and I for one agree with will strengthen the squad. Nic Ciardini is her. our latest addition with one other poten- tially coming in next week. We're going to Today I plan on tumbling out of bed and need to utilise the whole squad as we have stumbling to the kitchen, to pour myself a games on both Saturday and Tuesday from cup of ambition, yawn and stretch and try now until the March, add to that the boys to come to life. Jump in the shower and the are working 9-5, it's important that we blood starts pumping, ready to try and earn keep players fresh. three points this evening.

We've got a lot of tough tests coming our Millers way against sides with different ambitions and styles, so we have to adopt a coat of many colours to ensure we are prepared for everything that is thrown our way. Ulti- mately though, we want to keep this momentum building and give the opposition the mentality of 'here you come again'. That's with both teams at the lower end of the league or just two doors down our approach to each game has to be the same. We are still adopting our one game mentality, the next game is the last thing on my mind.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT HARTLEY WINTNEY FC

Tuesday 23rd January 2018

Bristol City v Man City Carabao Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg 19:45 Sky Sports Football Event

Wednesday 24th January 2018

Arsenal v Chelsea Carabao Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg 20:00 Sky Sports Football

Tuesday 30th January 2018

Huddersfield Town v Liverpool 20:00BT Sport 1

Wednesday 31st January 2018

Tottenham Hotspur v Man Utd 20:00 BT Sport 1

Friday 2nd February 2018

Bolton Wanderers v Bristol City 20:00 Sky Sports Mix

Saturday 3rd February 2018

Burnley v Man City 12:30 Sky Sports Premier League

Arsenal v Everton 17:30 BT Sport 1

Sunday 4th February 2018

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United 14:15 Sky Sports Premier League

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur 16:30 Sky Sports Premier League

Monday 5th February 2018

Watford v Chelsea 20:00 Sky Sports Premier League

Saturday 10th February 2018

Sheffield United v Leeds United 12:30 Sky Sports Football

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal 12:30 BT Sport 1

Man City v Leicester City 17:30 Sky Sports Premier League

HARTLEY WINTNEY FC GROUND REGULATIONS

1. All persons entering this ground are only admitted subject to these rules and the rules and regulations of the Football Association. 2. The Club reserves the right to prosecute or to eject or cause to be ejected any persons who within the ground or the club premises is considered by the Club its em- ployees or agents (hereinafter called the Club) in their absolute discretion to be, or to have been behaving in any of the following ways: (a) Entering the field of play before or during the course of a game. The field of play is that area within the railings surrounding the perimeter of the pitch and the area beyond the goal line at the Southern Haye end of the ground. (b) Using obscene or abusive language or persistent swearing. (c) Being drunk or under the influence of drink or drugs to any degree. (d) Making vulgar gestures. (e) Using abusive language or behaviour, racial or otherwise. 3. NO bottles, metal cans, glasses, placards, firearms, knives or other similar articles are permitted and the police and club stewards have the right to search any spectator at anytime and to confiscate any article which they consider could be a danger to any other spectators. 4. NO alcohol is to be consumed within the ground. Alcohol may only be consumed within the confines of the clubhouse or other such designated and properly li- censed area. All bar areas will close fifteen minutes before kick off time. 5. Climbing of floodlight pylons, fences, stands and other buildings is strictly forbid- den and the police and club stewards have the right to eject any persons found doing so. 6. Spectators are advised that they must keep to the designated hard standings within the confines of the ground, these being defined as the walkway to the perimeter of the pitch on 3 sides excluding the area to Southern Haye behind the top goal, the dedicated stand and the sheltered area outside the club house. 7. Spectators are reminded that they must not retrieve any footballs that go in the hedges or rough grass areas. The Club will not be responsible for any injury sus- tained by any spectator retrieving footballs howsoever caused. A Club Official or designated ball boy will retrieve any balls that exit the field of play. 8. ALL vehicles parked in and around the ground must be properly parked to ensure access for emergency vehicles and to minimise disruption to local residents. All vehicles are parked strictly at the owner’s risk. 9. No unauthorised vehicles are allowed in the Clubhouse/changing room car parking area. The Club reserves the right to remove any vehicle parked in contravention of this regulation. The Club will not be responsible for any damage caused whilst removing the vehicle. By order of The Committee Hartley Wintney Football Club

WHAT THEMILLERICK’S PAPERS SAY: MUSIINGS ASHFORD

Hartley Wintney moved into the play-off plac- Hartley pulled level on the stroke of half time. es with their fourth straight win in 2018, cour- Good interplay took the Row to the edge of tesy of two Rowan Vine goals both at the end the Ashford penalty area. Paul Hodges saw his of each half . As on Saturday, the game will shot beaten out by Tobin into the path of Ro- possibly be best remembered by the 154 spec- wan Vine, who scored from ten yards. (1-1) tators for a refereeing decision in the second The second half started with Ashford in the half. ascendancy but without creating chances. Ashford had the better of the opening ex- Hartley’s first chance came on 51 minutes changes and their passing proved to be more after a long run from Josh Webb saw the visi- fluent than a slow starting Row team. On 7 tors fortunate to scramble the cross away for a minutes the visitors had a free kick chance corner. The Everiss corner found Liam Eagle some 25 yards from goal. Mitchal Gaugh took unmarked, but the free scoring central de- the kick and his effort was just wide. fender this time headed well past the post. Ashford continued to be on top and on 17 On 60 minutes good interplay between Paul minutes a corner on the right from Alex Fisher Hodges and Rowan Vine created a chance for saw a header from Max Herbert pushed Josh Webb, Tobin again making the save. Ash- around the post by Paul Strudley at full ford were having most of the play but were stretch. unable to convert their territorial advantage Hartley had the ball in the net a few times into chances. However, on 61 minutes, Dan through Vine and Nic Ciardini, but the assis- Fleming sent a good pass into the area from tant referee’s flag was raised on each occa- the right and Paul Strudley did well to save sion. On 21 minutes a chance arrived for the during a goalmouth melee. Row. A long throw from Adam Everiss found The visitors continued to turn the screw and its way to Rowan Vine, who saw his effort on 71 minutes Jack Beadle set up Max Her- saved by Tyler Tobin in the Ashford goal. bert, who shot past. Two minutes later, a bit Two minutes later, Ashford's Dan Fleming of controversy arrived courtesy of a refereeing tried his luck from range and his well struck decision. A good break by the Row sent Rowan shot was held by Strudley. For Hartley, Adam Vine clear with a one on one with keeper To- Everiss switched wings and on 25 minutes bin. Vine rounded Tobin and was about to created a chance for himself coming in from shoot into a gaping goal. Tobin made one des- the right, only to see his parting shot saved by perate lunge at Vine's legs and pulled the strik- Tobin. er down. Virtually everyone was expecting After 28 minutes Ashford deservedly went referee, Martin Bloor, to point to the penalty ahead. Good progress was made down the left spot and probably send Tobin from the field of and an accurate cross found James Cottee, play. Amazingly he awarded a goal kick, much who set up Max Herbert to fire home from 15 to the astonishment of almost the entire yards. (0-1) crowd. The Row responded and on 33 minutes good After 78 minutes, Jack Beadle went on a good interplay between the dangerous Vine and run down the middle for the visitors before Josh Webb saw the former’s effort well saved shooting wide. Two minutes later, with play by Tobin. The same pair combined again three becoming stretched, Paul Hodges created a minutes later to set up debutant Nic Ciardini, chance for Nic Ciardini, Tobin again called on whose effort was likewise saved by Tobin. to make the save.

MILLERICK’S MUSIINGS WHAT THE PAPERS SAY: ASHFORD Dan Fleming had two chances for Ashford FULL TIME: HARTLEY WINTNEY 2 ASHFORD in quick succession, on 82 and 84 minutes, TOWN 1 both saved by Strudley. Then in the last After the game, David asked Anthony Mil- minute, a long run down the right by Row lerick for his thoughts on the match. "I felt captain, Dean Stow, saw his cross find Jake the game was far too open tonight, and the Baxter. Baxter's deflected shot arrived on conditions led to several individual errors. the head of Rowan Vine who judged his At times we lacked a bit of cohesion in our header perfectly over the advancing Tobin play. However, it was a good win against a and under the bar from close range (2-1). good Ashford team who played well. Deep into injury time, Town's Jack Beadle "A few of the refereeing decisions provoked saw a shot from the left flash across the comment," Millers added. "We had at least face of the goal, just missed by James three disallowed offside goals and one of Cottee. those looked questionable. Not ideal condi- Considerable credit must go to the Row tions to play in, but sometimes you must ground staff who made play possible, hav- grind out results. Rowan Vine showed quali- ing worked most of the afternoon on the ty, and Nic Ciardini had a good game on his pitch. debut." Report by David Gra-

WHAT THE FANS THOUGHT: ASHFORD

It was a great effort to get that game on, and when the pitches are either quicksand soft or full marks to the ground staff, and it was im- rock hard, and injuries and fatigue are having portant with the fixtures backing up, but they an effect. It was a big 3 points for us and Ro- certainly weren't conditions conducive to wan took his second goal superbly - very cool, playing our normal game. It was so slippery very calculated, a 'simple' header that many out there that it was like watching 'bambi on would have put over the bar. Defensively we ice' at times. Players who would normally were again far from our best, but the boys twist and turn away from their markers were were up against a good forward line, two ending up on their backsides, and others quick, skillful wingers and the conditions, so simply had to adapt their game to the condi- perhaps we ought to cut them some slack, tions. So I will give the benefit of the doubt but not too much! As on Saturday, mistakes and place much of the blame for our less than practically handed Ashford their goal, and I scintillating performance (and why the game think we were all blowing our cheeks out in was close and entertaining but not up to relief to be going in at the break level. The what these two good teams would have nor- second half wasn't too much different and mally served up for us) on the very tricky the game could have gone either way. Sever- conditions underfoot. Ashford would have al of our usually so reliably consistent players deserved the draw. The consolation is that were well off their best, perhaps due to hav- we can play like that and still find our way to ing to play as if on skates, but we have the beating a very decent side. As Millers said in players with the ability to pull the game from his post match comments, sometimes you the fire and last night, when it mattered, they must just find a way to grind out results, and stepped up. Well done boys, that goes down no more so than at this stage of the season as an ugly but big 3 points.

BEACONSFIELDMILLERICK’S TOWN MUSIINGS HISTORY

Though formed as recently as the summer time the decision was taken to amalgamate of 2017 the roots of Beaconsfield Town the two clubs and so Beaconsfield SYCOB stem from Beaconsfield SYCOB which was was born. founded in 1994 following an amalgama- tion between Beaconsfield United and Initially playing in the London Spartan Slough Youth Centre Old Boys - hence the Premier Division, and with Fred Deanus as ‘SYCOB’ in the then club’s name. chairman Beaconsfield chalked up a series of top five finishes before finally winning United dated back to 1921 and were them- the league in 2000 / 01 under the guidance selves a coming together of two local of Simon Delahunty. However they were teams. Initially competing in the Maiden- refused promotion to the Isthmian League head League and then the Wycombe & Dis- due to some harsh technicalities over the trict League they made steady progress that terms of their lease with Hall Barn Estates. led to them joining the London Spartan A further three seasons were spent in the League in 1979. A couple of promotions Spartan South Midlands Premier Division followed until they achieved their highest before SYCOB again won the league in 2003 ever league placing with a sixth spot in the -04 and this time gained promotion to the Premier Division in 1986. Southern Football League (Division One Slough Youth Centre formed their first foot- East). ball team in 1938 and entered the Slough & With a brand new clubhouse and a strong District Minors League. The advent of the committee, The Rams made solid progress Second World War meant that when many in their early years at Step Four and over of the players returned from National Ser- three seasons played in three different vice they were no longer boys so hence the leagues – Division One East, Division One additional ‘Old Boys’ tag was added to their West and finally Division One South & West name. Stints in the Windsor, Slough & Dis- from where they were relegated in 2006- trict League, the East Berkshire League and 07. However the appointment of ex-player then the Chiltonian League saw them make Jamie Jarvis, ably assisted by Peter Scott solid progress on the pitch but off it, due to and with Bob Breen as Chairman, saw The a lack of ground provisions, they were una- Rams not only win the Spartan South Mid- ble to advance further so sought a ground lands Premier Division at the first attempt sharing agreement with Beaconsfield Unit- but also win the Berks & Bucks Senior Tro- ed at Holloways Park. With United them- phy and the SML Premier Division Trophy, a selves struggling on and off the field at the fantastic treble of silverware.

MILLERICK’S MUSIINGS BEACONSFIELD TOWN HISTORY

Promoted to Division One South & West, the club finished a highly creditable The 2014-15 season saw Beaconsfield fourth place and made the play-offs be- begin a partnership with the FAB Acade- fore losing out to AFC Totton. Moving to my who provided the bulk of the teams the Southern League Midland Division players under the stewardship of Andy for 2009-10 and with Fred Deanus re- Hurley and Nas Bashir. That partnership turning as chairman, SYCOB then went continued into 2015-16 season with through a succession of managers, play- Geoff Warner as manager as The Rams ers, highs and lows until finishing in finished in a respectable ninth place bottom place in 2010-11. Only a reprieve whilst the 2016-17 season saw them and a league restructure saved The under the joint stewardship of Andy Rams from the drop but since then they Hurley and Leigh Wooldridge and ended have gone on to over achieve for a club with a 16th place league finish though a of its size. Under the guidance of Byron run to the Fourth Qualifying Round of Walton they finished fifth in the 2011-12 the F.A. Cup was a ‘best ever’ for SYCOB. season and lost out in the play -off final to Bedworth United. The following sea- The 2017-18 season sees Gary Meakin son and with James Pritchard at the installed as the first manager of Bea- helm they again finished fifth but lost consfield Town out to Rugby Town in a play-off semi- final though the season did finish with some silverware following a fine win over Chesham United in the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup. 2013-14 saw Gary Meakin take over as manager just five days before the start of the season and with only five players on the clubs books – to finish eighth and reach the quarter-finals of the League Cup was a fine achievement as was a runners-up spot in the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup, Chesham United gaining revenge for defeat twelve months earli- er.

MATCH REPORTMILLERICK’S by HANWELL MUSIINGS TOWN This defeat, against higher placed Hartley prevent Hodge scoring another two minutes Wintney, hinged very much on an assistant later. referee’s assessment of a forty-second minute The visitors tore into Hanwell at the start of incident. Up to that point Town had been play- the second period despite enthusiastic singing ing well and were a goal in front, but when by the ‘Hanwell Massive’ to encourage their Paul Hodges’ shot rattled the crossbar and team to do the reverse. Sam pulled off a quite bounced down the eagle-eyed official sig- brilliant save from Hodges again and, under nalled that it had crossed the line. Spectators pressure, Nick Turner almost diverted the ball in much closer proximity than the official were into his own net. Then both Sam and Olly adamant that it had not. The award of a goal Duffy blocked point-blank shots, all before the meant that the visitors went in at the interval half was five minutes old. Hartley continued to level and came out to dominate the second dominate proceedings and Sam saved well half. The alleged injustice seemed to deflate from Vine before bravely diving at the feet of the home side and eventually the Hartley Everiss. The Hanwell custodian then saved a Wintney ran out deserved victors. The first Stow free kick before diving full length to pre- fifteen minutes of the match were very scrap- vent substitute Jake Baxter from giving Hartley py with the only noteworthy incident being a the lead. long-range shot from Harvey Killeen that was As the half neared the halfway mark Hanwell easily dealt with by visiting ‘keeper Paul Stru- finally forced Strudley into action when he dley. However the contest was sparked into needed to go full length to save from Glen, life in the sixteenth minute when Harvey following a mazy dribble. The Hanwell faithful latched on to a loose ball, went past a defend- were not happy when the referee waved ‘play er and the ‘keeper and placed the ball wide of on’ after Ned looked to have been brought the defender on the goal-line. The setback down as he prepared to shoot. In the mean- elicited a positive response from the visitors time Alfie Cain had managed to scramble the and Liam Eagle had a glorious chance to equal- ball away from the six yard box when sur- ize from a corner but his header missed the rounded by visting forwards. However Hartley target. Five minutes later, as the half hour went ahead in the seventy-fourth minute. Sam mark approached, Sam Bunting presaged managed to fingertip a Hodges’ cross away but things to come by saving well from Adam only as far as Eagle who headed the ball into Everiss. However, from the ensuing corner, the goal. the visitors equalized. Dean Stow got his head The remaining ‘fifteen minutes plus’ were end to the ball and Rowan Vine was first to react, to end. At one end Sam saved at Baxter’s feet putting the bouncing ball into the goal. while Strudley saved from Ned up the other With the half-hour mark still not reached Han- end. In the eighty-third minute Baxter raced well went ahead again. A ball from Ned Clarke on to Hodges’ ball ‘in the channel’ and made it by-passed Glen Yala and reached Harvey, who four goals to two. As the game was coming to crashed it into the top corner from the edge of an end Jack French missed badly for ‘The Row’ the area. What a goal and what a two and a and Ned fired over after Calum Duffy had half minutes! The next twelve or so were with- headed Glen’s cross in his direction. The final out major any major incident or controversy. whistle saw Hartley Wintney leave the field That all changed in the forty-second as de- with a well-deserved win but we will never tailed above. The hotly disputed goal lifted know what may have ensued had the ‘ghost ‘The Row’ and Sam did well to dive low to goal’ not been awarded

MILLERICK’S MUSIINGS ONE SIDE OF THE DUG OUT

Good evening everybody and welcome one other potential player to be added. back to our house. Our focus is on improving, a constant want It's been a good start to the year having to get better - if we can make that happen taken maximum points in our four games then we are in for one hell of a ride. Strap of 2018. We've made a point repeatedly yourselves in!! before games regarding momentum, not only within games but also with results. As with any game in this league, Beacons- You can acquire a winning habit - whilst field are going to provide yet another that phrase is bandied about whenever a tough test. The nature of non league foot- team picks up more than two wins in a ball is that you can only really rely on per- row, there is truth to the statement. It can haps the top six to maintain consistency. give you confidence going into the game Anywhere below that, teams can improve but also confidence within it, it offers a dramatically because of big changes to sense of security that you know you'll cre- personnel and various other factors. You ate an opportunity to win games. When only have to look across at our neighbours you have that, it allows you to play your Fleet Town who are picking up points regu- normal game without fear and can help in larly after a slow start. My point being, removing the panic of chasing three points each and every game we play we must if you're level or narrowly losing. assume and prepare for the best. Our atti- Tuesday night was testament to that; hav- tude and approach to games is as im- ing gone one nil down we could have easi- portant as the games itself at this stage of ly lost our shape, discipline and organisa- the season. We have a big competitive tion. Yet we kept going and tried to imple- squad now, so we have an opportunity to ment our game. OK, it wasn't pretty at keep things fresh but also ensure that eve- times and certainly not to our usual stand- ry player is being positively challenged for ard, but there was an overriding sense of the Orange shirt. calm that we'd get another chance and when it came about Rowan was in the per- Thank you for your continued and ever fect position to nod it home. consistent support. Enjoy the game It was an important victory - it can only db add to momentum that we are continually building - we just now need to avoid the calling of complacency.

It's tight at the top of the table and with so many games left to play it is a pointless exercise trying to form any type of predic- tion. It is however important that we stay in the mix. We've brought in some top quality players in the past few weeks with

Date Opponents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15

12 Aug H Northwood W 2-0 135 L Maddock Eagle C Greenwood Eagle L New Stow Jones Paris Argent (1) Hodges (1) Everiss Tennant French Paget

16 Aug A Beaconsfield Town W 2-1 144 L Strudley Eagle C Greenwood Eagle L (1) New Stow French Tennant Argent (1) Hodges Everiss Duff Parfitt Paget

19Aug A Brockenhurst W 5-1 133 FAC Prelim Strudley Eagle C Greenwood Eagle L (1) New Stow (1) French Duff Argent (2) Hodges Everiss Paget Jones Tennant (1)

26 Aug H Hanwell Town W 5-1 115 L Strudley Eagle C Paget Eagle L New Stow Everiss (1) Jones Argent (3) Hodges (1) Perkins French Duff Paris

28 Aug A Marlow L 3-0 125 L Strudley Eagle C Paget Eagle L New Stow Perkins Jones Argent French Tennant Greenwood Noakes Parfitt

02 Sep A Basingstoke Town D 2-2 544 FAC 1Qual Strudley Paget Perkins Eagle L Noakes Paris Duff French Argent Hodges (2) Stow New Everiss Parfitt

05 Sep H Basingstoke Town W 1-0 620 FAC 1Qual R Strudley New Everiss Eagle L Noakes Paris Duff French Argent (1 p) Hodges Stow Paget Perkins Parfitt

09 Sep H Kempston Rovers W 2-1 130 L Strudley Paget Everiss New Noakes Paris Duff French Argent Hodges Stow Perkins Parfitt Tennant

16 Sep A Cinderford L 1-0 157 FAC 2Qual Atkinson Eagle C Paget New Noakes Paris Duff Stow Argent Hodges Perkins French Tennant Williams

19 Sep H Brockenhurst W 6-0 61 HSC Strudley Eagle C (1) Paget Eagle L Noakes Paris Perkins French Argent (1 p) Hodges Tennant (3) Duff King New

23 Sep H AFC Dunstable W 2-1 122 L Strudley Paget Diak New Noakes French Tennant Webb Argent Hodges Duff Perkins Greenwood Baxter

26 Sep A Egham Town W 2-1 108 L Strudley Eagle C Greenwood New Noakes Webb Tennant French Argent Hodges 1 Baxter Eagle L 1 Duff Parfitt

30 Sep A Arlesey Town W 6-1 66 L Gee Eagle C Duff Eagle L 1 Noakes Webb Tennant 1 French Argent (2) Hodges 1 Baxter 1 Parfitt Paris Dansie

04 Oct A Farnborough W 6-1 162 BFB Cup Gee Paget Webb Stow (1) Noakes Paris Parfitt (1) French Baxter (1) Hodges (2) Englefield (1) Mitchell Williams Bath

07 Oct A Slimbridge W 1-0 106 FAT Prelim Strudley Eagle C Paget Eagle L Stow Duff Webb French Baxter Hodges (1) Everiss Englefield Buck Bath

14 Oct H Chalfont St. Peter D 1-1 143 L Strudley Paget Paris New Stow Duff Webb French Baxter Hodges Everiss Parfitt Englefield Frise

17 Oct A Bedford Town D 1-1 125 L Strudley Eagle C Paget Eagle L (1) Stow New Webb French Baxter Hodges Everiss Parfitt Englefield Paris

21 Oct A Aylesbury L 2-0 84 L Strudley Eagle C Paget Eagle L Stow New Webb French Baxter Hodges Everiss Duff Parfitt Englefield

24 Oct H Hayes & Yeading L 1-6 151 L Atkinson Eagle C Paget Eagle L New Stow (1 pen) Parfitt Duff Baxter Hodges Everiss French Webb Englefield

28 Oct A Swindon Super Marine W 3-0 157 FAT 1Q Strudley Paget Duff Eagle L Noakes French (1) Webb Hodges Baxter (1p) Vine (1) Everiss New Buck Englefield

04 Nov H Barton Rovers W 7-0 140 L Strudley Paget Duff Eagle L (1) Noakes French (1) Webb Hodges Baxter (4) Vine (1) Everiss New Stow Tennant

11 Nov H Gosport Borough W 3-0 216 FAT 2Q Strudley Paget Duff Eagle L Noakes French Webb (2) Hodges (1) Baxter Vine Everiss Stow Paris Parfitt

14 Nov H Marlow L 2-1 94 BFB 2 R Gee Eagle C Hutchings New Buck (1) Paris Parfitt Stow Baxter Perkins Tennant Englefield Hodges Vine

18 Nov H Cambridge City L 2-1 160 L Strudley Stow Duff Eagle L Noakes French Webb Hodges Baxter Vine(1) Everiss Tennant Paget Paris

22 Nov A Aylesbury United W 2-0 85 L Strudley Stow (1 p) Hutchings Eagle L Noakes French Webb Hodges Baxter (1) Vine Everiss Tennant Paris Paget

29 Nov A Farnborough W 2-1 255 FAT 3 Q Strudley Stow Hutchings Eagle L Noakes French Webb Hodges (1) Baxter (1) Vine Duff Paris Eagle C Englefield

02 Dec A AFC Rushden & Diamonds L 2-0 483 L Strudley Stow Hutchings Eagle L Noakes French Webb Hodges Baxter Vine Duff Eagle C Everiss Paget

06 Dec A Alresford Town L 2-1 81 HSC 3R Harris Stow Paget Eagle C Tennant Paris Webb (1) Everiss Perkins Vine Duff Frise Englefield Pipero

09 Dec H Moneyfields W 5-1 125 L Strudley Paget Eagle C Eagle L Stow Paris Webb (1) Hodges (1) Baxter (1) Vine (2) French Perkins Tennant Everiss

st 16 Dec H Bromley L 2-0 482 FAT 1 Round Strudley Duff Stow Eagle L Noakes Paris Webb Hodges Baxter Vine French Perkins Tennant Everiss

19 Dec A Uxbridge D 2-2 84 L Harris Duff Eagle C Eagle L Stow Paris Webb Hodges (1) Baxter Vine French Paget Tennant (1) Ball

23 Dec A Northwood L 3-1 96 L Harris Paget Eagle C (1) Eagle L Stow Paris Webb Hodges (1) Baxter Vine Tennant French Everiss Frise

06 Jan H Bedford Town W 2-0 166 L Gee Rees Duff Eagle L Ball Stow Webb Hodges (1) French Vine (1) Everiss Tennant Eagle C Englefield

09 Jan A Chertsey Town W 4-0 68 ASC Gee Paget Duff Eagle L (1) Ball Stow (2;1 pen) Tennant Hodges (1) French Ball Everiss King Englefield Parfitt

13 Jan A Hanwell Town W 4-2 101 L Strudley Rees Duff Eagle L (1) Stow French Webb Hodges (1) Tennant Vine (1) Everiss Paget Baxter (1) King

16 Jan H Ashford Town W 2-1 154 L Strudley Paget Duff Eagle L Stow French Webb Hodges Ciardini Vine (2) Everiss Baxter Ball King

23 Jan H Beaconsfield L

27 Jan A Barton Rovers L

30 Jan A Thame United L

03 Feb H Egham Town L

06 Feb H TBA L

11 Feb A AFC Dunstable L

13 Feb A Fleet Town L

17 Feb H Arlesey Town L

24 Feb A Chalfont St Peter L

03 Mar H Aylesbury L

06 Mar A Knaphill ASC Qtr

10 Mar A Hayes & Yeading L

17 Mar A Moneyfields L

24 Mar H AFC Rushden & Diamonds L

31 Mar A Kempston Rovers L

02 Apr H Fleet Town L

07 Apr A Cambridge City L

14 Apr H Uxbridge L

21 Apr A Ashford Town L

28 Apr H Aylesbury United L