STUART BONSER
CHAIRMAN'S WELCOME Good afternoon and welcome to the NFU Sports Ground for today’s game against Bilston and may I extend a warm welcome to all the players and officials from Bilston who visit us for the first time. Before today’s game we will be observing a minutes applause for the legendary Charlie Tissington Snr who sadly passed away a few weeks ago. As you will see from the articles in the programme, Charlie Snr (father of Charlie Jnr) was instrumental in the foundation and progress of Ashby Ivanhoe FC in the days when the teams played at its Hood Park home. For those of you that knew Charlie I am sure you will have your own memories. The Club President, David Morris, will be leading the
level above, but should give the players the confidence to know that the level above is not as challenging as maybe once thought.
pre match dedication to Charlie and please
Onto today’s game and another test for the
be upstanding and show your applause for
players and all I can do is ask we get behind
a true legend of Ashby Ivanhoe FC.
them and hope we enjoy a good game.
The results of late have been mixed with
Ps – if you are visiting the ground by car
a disappointing exit from the FA Vase
please DO NOT OBSTRUCT the junction
amongst one and I’m sure the players will
to Cambrian Way by parking on the grass/
have recognised that the opportunity to
path verge as this is both dangerous and
progress was missed against a Romulus
you could get a fixed penalty notice from
side that really didn’t prove that they were a
the Council and or Police.
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