Aylesbury FC vs Corby Town - Jan 2019

v Corby Town Saturday 19th January 2019 KO 3.00pm EVO-STIK South Division One Central

Committee & Staff President

Bill Harrison

Interim Chairman

Mike Farquharson

Club Secretary

Ian Brown

Treasurer

Rosanna Martone

Communications Manager

Mike Farquharson

Bar/Events Manager

Christine Martone

Groundsman

David Thorn

General Committee

Steve MacDonald

General Committee

Nobby Swain

Club Photographer

Phil Duffy

Match day Reporter

Jools Thomas

Programme Editor

Mike Farquharson

Matchday Co-ordinator

Chris Thorn

Welfare Officer

Maxine Ingram

To ensure the safety of everybody, please observe the following: Do not use foul or abusive language, or obscene gestures.

Any form of racial abuse, or language used to incite or provoke others is an criminal offense under the ‘Football Offenses Act 1991’ No glasses or bottles are permitted outside the clubhouse. Do not throw any items onto the pitch.

Do not run onto the pitch or encroach on the playing area.

Aylesbury Football Club reserve the right to refuse entry to their ground.

AYLESBURY FC is a MEMBERS CLUB

Following the latest committee meeting of Aylesbury FC the club would like to make the following announcement.

The football club were contacted earlier this season regarding ground grading requirements for next season. One of the main stipulations was regarding the changing areas, specifically the total floor area in each of the three changing rooms, whilst the home and away changing rooms are very close to the minimums needed the officials room would be considerably undersized. After consultations with a local building contractor and his surveyor we were advised that a major reconstruction would be needed to achieve the minimum requirements. This project would need to be completed by March 31st, if not we would need to have planning/ finance/ and a guarantee from the contractor that these works would be carried out by an agreed date. We were informed that failure to achieve the ground grading would result in relegation.

The club began the process of putting together a plan regarding the funding and management of the project to achieve the ground grading, but unfortunately very soon realised that the deadline was simply not achievable.

Earlier this week we were contacted by the league to discuss this situation and were assured that there would be no exceptions, the FA have made this very clear to them. ………………………

The decision was taken to make this announcement as relegation is now unavoidable despite all of the hard work undertaken by the management, players and all the staff at the football club.

Although all the people involved with the club are obviously devastated by this situation we are even more committed now to ensuring the future of Aylesbury FC, taking a step backwards to once again move forward. Twenty years ago the club were playing local football and went on to spend a sustained period at Southern League level - and will do so again!

The club is pleased to confirm that manager Paul Bonham has committed himself to the club and will remain as first team manager The club this morning confirmed in a statement that it would be relegated from the Southern League at the end of the season. Paul commented this afternoon "It has been a very long 24 hours since I was made aware of the clubs decision to accept automatic relegation , It is obviously terrible news as I believe we as a squad would have got out of trouble, as all the hard work the players/management staff have put in was finally paying off.

I have now made the decision to stay at the club , I’m under no illusion how tough it might be but I owe it to the committee for the faith they have put in me. The players were informed of the news last night and decisions will be made by them as individuals as to whether they move on or not , I would love to keep the squad together and go out with a bang but I totally understand this is not possible.

We will continue to work hard with the players in training and will continue to make sure we are as organised as possible when preparing for our fixtures."

The whole committee would like to thank Paul for his continued commitment to the cause.

The club has enjoyed a long history in senior and junior football dating back to the 1930’s under the previous names of Aylesbury Vale, Haywood United, Belgrave, Stocklake and Negretti and Zambra FC, which was founded in the 1930’s by workers at the Negretti and Zambra company then based in London’s King Cross district. The company moved to the Stocklake Industrial Estate, Aylesbury. in 1949 and by the mid 50’s the premises had a bar, football, cricket and tennis facilities. The football club joined the Aylesbury District League in 1954. The social club changed its name to Stocklake when Negretti and Zambra sold the premises to the local council, who then leased the facilities; hence the different sections adopted the name Stocklake. Under the guidance of Chairman Mr Ernie Crotty, the club gained many honours including runners up in ADL’s top divisions, before gaining intermediate status in the Wycombe and District League first and senior divisions. Sadly Ernie was killed in a road accident just before the club moved premises to the present location at Haywood Way in 1987.

After gaining senior status and promotion to the Chiltern League in 1988, Stocklake enjoyed many further successes including Division One runners up in 1991, Premier Division and League Cup runners up the following season and Wycombe Senior Cup success in 1995. Cup success was also followed on in the following season, this time the Berks and Bucks Intermediate Cup being added to the trophy cabinet.

Belgrave FC was formed in 1983 by Jim Sullivan who lived in nearby Belgrave Road. Jim had two sons who were passionate about football but were limited to where they could play, so formed a team himself with the help of neighbours Lynne and David Hatcher. By 1990, under the guidance of Danny Martone, Belgrave had grown to five youth teams providing football for over ninety boys from the Quarrendon and Haydon Hill areas of Aylesbury.

1996 saw the forming of two senior teams under the Belgrave FC name and by the turn of the millennium teams were represented at all levels from Under 8’s through to seniors, some 200 players being registered, this also including Stocklake Ladies. In 2000 four youth teams won league and cup honours, whilst the senior team went on to win the Aylesbury District Cup, the Field Shield and ADL Premier Division runners up.

At the start of the 2000/2001 season, the senior Belgrave FC team was renamed Haywood United following an amalgamation with Stocklake FC with Danny Martone voted in as chairman of the new club.

Haywood United joined the Spartan South Midlands League and won promotion into Division One after two seasons. Notable achievements during the 2001/2002 season included league awards for the best kept and most improved ground; this included the erection of floodlights and perimeter fencing, which Danny and his hard working committee fought hard to establish. Another award was gained for the match day programme in recognition of how much the club was developing.

Season 2002/2003 saw a difficult start in Division One, but with the arrival of manager Jon Franklin and his assistant Keith Walker just after Christmas, the club eventually consolidated finishing in 9th place.

Promotion was gained to the South Midlands Premier Division the following year after a campaign that saw 23 wins, 7 draws and only 4 losses. Haywood United proved themselves capable of staying in the Premier Division after finishing 3rd in the 2004/2005 season in a campaign that only include one loss in the twenty matches after Christmas. The club also entered the FA Cup and Vase for the first time and won the Buckingham Charity Cup in 2006.

Season 2006/2007 began with Haywood United becoming Aylesbury Vale FC and saw Keith Walker and Steve Gleinster take over as joint managers and steadily build a squad. This was recognised in the 2008/2009 season with a good cup run in the FA Cup and FA Vase, winning three rounds in the FA Cup losing to Level 4 side Gosport after a replay, and losing out in the 4th round of the FA Vase to Leiston Town.

After Christmas the side suffered due to long term injuries and finished mid table. May 2009 saw a major new development in a new semi professional side. Aylesbury Football Club was formed under the leadership of Chairman Roger Dance and assisted by Vice Chairman Danny Martone. Former Chairman Bill Harrison was made President of the club.

Great success on the field of play was to follow, with the team having a fantastic run in the F.A. Cup. We were the last 'level five' team in the country to remain in the competition and were rewarded with a visit to Haywood Way for the F.A. Cup trophy, allowing the team, supporters and local people to get their hands on this famous trophy and make the most of this memorable occasion. We were finally knocked out of the competition by Wealdstone in a close game. A brave and superb display was witnessed by a bumper crowd of 800 plus.

Meanwhile, away from the midst of F.A. Cup drama, our success continued, becoming 'Double Winners' Winning both the Spartan South Midland League and League Cup capping an extraordinary season and gaining promotion to the Southern League Division 1 Central.

Steve Bateman took over in 2013/14, steered the club to safety in his first 6 months in charge. Then in 2014/15 with Bateman at the helm FC has their most successful season to date most successful to date.

Playing at the highest level in the club’s history, the team finished third in the League, having been pushing for promotion all season and narrowly lost out in the semi final to Bedworth United having already beaten them twice in the league the 2015/16 finished with a flourish as the club finished just outside the play off positions, but had the consolation of our first major Cup Final, beating Chesham United in the Berks & Bucks Cup at Windsor.

Steve Bateman and his management team resigned at the end of the season and Danny Gordon & Gareth Risbridger took the helm , supported by Paul Bonham , Ryan Wiffin & Aaron Norman. Davis Haule took over from Gordon & Risbridger in December 2016, appointed brother Brian as his assistant and recruited former coaches Fraser McLachlan, Aaron Wiffin and added Ryan Collings to his back room staff for the 2017/18 season.

2017/18 was a difficult season for club finishing 21st and avoiding relegation due to the League re organisation. This season sees a new era with ex Leighton manager Scott Reynolds taking over the reigns assisted by Matt Moran, Lea Coulter and the returning Paul Bonham.

Aylesbury Football Club prides itself on clear ambitions: to progress to higher league football and to achieve higher league status with squads from local talent. The club hopes to continue to work with other local community groups and enhance the clubs facilities to benefit the people within Aylesbury.

Paul Bonham - Manager Returning to the club, most recently employed by Oxford United as academy coach and studying his UEFA B license. Paul was Manager of the U18s, Development Side and part of the FC First Team set up in previous seasons and also has experience at Buckingham Athletic.

Matt Moran - Assistant Manager Former Leighton Town and Winslow Utd goalkeeper coach. Matt will now be stepping up to the role of assistant manager and will focus some time on match analysis and data as well as working with the goalkeepers. Matt has worked with Scott at all his clubs. Qualified goalkeeper coach who has spent a number of years working alongside ex Watford keeper, Richard Lee, at the GK Icon academy

Phil Cave – Goalkeeping Coach Phil is a UEFA B licensed outfield and UEFA B licensed goalkeeper coach. His previous experiences include Academy goalkeeper coach at both Brentford and QPR. Phil has recently moved to Aylesbury and is joining the club as specific goalkeeper coach.

Phil Duffy – Kit Manager Phil worked with Scott and his team at Leighton Town. Phil is an integral part of match day preparation and responsible for ensuring all kit and equipment is ready prior to player and staff arrival on match day and training nights. Phil will also take over as club photographer and work closely with the media team to enhance the match day experience at Haywood Way

Daniel Carr

Nick Bennion Previous Clubs Southall, Winslow United, Marlow, Rugby Town, Kettering Town, St Ives Town, Corby Town, Aylesbury United, Buckingham Town

Sponsor: CLAYDON PARTNERS Sponsored by: Mike Farquharson

Nick is an experienced Goalkeeper with a number of non league clubs to his name. Tall, commanding and aggressive. Nicks presence behind the back four will be a huge asset this season. Nick joins from our neighbours Leighton Town

Sponsor: ROSANNA MARTONE

Ben Stevens

Craig Carby

Previous Clubs Ayesbury United

Previous clubs: Chalfont St. Peter, Burnham, Northwood, Hendon

Sponsor: ROSANNA MARTONE

Another senior player returns and commits to the Moles. 36 year old central defender who’s physical presence will add strength to the back line. Experienced player with a list of non league clubs and successes. We are very pleased to have Craig back at the club.

Austin Schofield New signing Austin Schofield joins the club having spent all of pre season with Northwood and AFC Hayes.

Sponsor: JUST LOFTS

A solid defender who can play across he back four and in the defensive midfield positioned. Vocal, experienced and brave. A good addition to the squad ahead of Saturdays season opener.

Sponsor: SRD ENGINEERING Sponsored by

All Season’s Aerials

April & Darren

Previous clubs: Edgeware Town, Dunstable Town, Hadley, Grays Athletic, Stenhousemuir (Scotland) Sam joins us from Edgeware , has really impressed in training. Very versatile two footed, creative midfielder. Skilful and good at dead ball situations.

Jordan Jenkins Previous Clubs Leighton Town

Sponsor: RYAN COLLINGS

Lewis Strafford Sponsored by:

April & Darren

Sponsor: BARRY

Former South Shields, Gateshead, Ardley Utd and Banbury defender joins the club. Having known manager Reynolds for a while, Lewis put pen to paper after a very positive defensive performance from himself against Tring Athletic in pre season. Former professional in Sweden, a fantastic character and another great addition to the squad

Derek Feyi

Jordan Frederick

Previous Clubs Marlow, Thame United,

Previous Clubs: Berkhamsted FC, Egham Town, Aylesbury United, AFC Dunstable, Hemel Hempstead Town, Leverstock Green Jordan is a hard working central midfield play. Joining from Berkhamsted FC, he has played over 130 games for the Comrades.

Jordan is a tough tackler, who has plenty of energy and likes to get on the ball

Local lad & FC legend returns to the Moles after a few months out of the game. A tough tackling versatile defender & can play all along the back line. Ben joined Aylesbury FC when the club formed in 2009 and was part of the double winning side that year. Ben is Mr Consistent who just never has a bad game..

Into his third consecutive season with the club. No nonsense defender but also very comfortable in possession.

Scott’s first signing of the new season.

Important player and local lad.

Sam Odusoga Sponsored by:

Former Oxford United scholar , Dan was released last season, has since been a student of the JMA Reading Academy. He is a very attack minded player and has all the qualities of the modern day full back, with a great engine he is able to get and down the pitch for a full 90 mins. Has a great future ahead of him

A powerful Defender who can play either at the Centre of Defence or at left Back. Derek is returning to club on dual registration with Marlow FC

Sponsor: APRIL & DARREN Sponsor: JEFF MORRIS

Sponsored by: Sponsor: Mike Farquharson BRIGHT WEALTH MGT

Carl Tappin

Davis Haule

Disciplined and skilful central midfield player. Tappin is the type of midfield player who reads the game well and does the simple thing on a consistent basis.

A veteran at nonleague level having played for Woking FC, Wembley FC, Hendon FC, Harrow Borough FC Staines Town FC and Ashford Town. Davis is an FC legend, extremely hard working, creative and industrious midfielder that tears through midfields. Left the club last season after a season as Manager

Former Southern League Premier Division player with Banbury Utd, but also had a very successful season with Scott at Leighton Town last year. Energy to burn.

Sponsor: SRD ENGINEERING

Hakim Nyariki

Ryan Young

Previous Clubs: Northwood

Previous Clubs Stotfold, Berkhamsted, Dunstable Town, Queens Park Rangers

Hakim joins the club from Northwood. He is a strong and skilful box to box midfielder with an eye for a pass, as well as the ability to really open up defences. Hakim was previously with Wingate and Finchley and Barnet FC.moving to the UK.

Sponsor: RUSS/CHRISTINE & SOPHIA

Sponsor: OLD PLUMB

Bruno Brito

Harry Scott

Former Portuguese professional football will soon become a hit with the moles fans.

Very skilful and athletic wide player who can also play through the middle. Scorer of some incredible goals at this level and higher. An experiment ex professional who has had spells with Newport Pagnell Town, Aylesbury Utd and Leighton Town since moving to the UK.

Previous clubs: Thame United, Aylesbury FC U18s A product of the FC U18s, Harry broke into the first team two years ago. A wide player with pace and skill, Harry is excellent from dead ball situations. Returns from a spell at Thame United.

Sponsored by:

Sponsored by:

April & Darren

Brian Haule

April & Darren

‘Hauley’ has had a long and distinguished career in non league football. He made almost 150 appearances for Hendon, scoring 53 goals and he also played over 80 times for Harrow Borough. A strong and powerful front man, who knows where the goal is. Joined FC originally in 201112 and has appeared 207 times for The Moles.

Ty Deacon Previous Clubs: Kempston Rovers

Sponsor: MIKE FARQUHARSON

Ryan Young is an exciting young winger who signed this week from Berkhamsted. Ryan has really impressed in training with his pace and trickery and will be a handful for any defence. Last year he was playing in the Southern Premier Division with Dunstable Town.

Ty returns after joining Kempston in the summer. He progressed from the FC U18s side where he was a prolific goalscorer from the age of just 15. Ty is quick and strong, a handful for any defender. Was last season's top goal scorer.

Ken Feyi Previous Clubs: Aylesbury FC Brother of Derek, Ken re joins the moles having moved back to Aylesbury following his university commitments. Strong and powerful forward player who has played and scored goals at this level previously.

Product of the U18s.

Defender

Martin Griggs Previous Clubs: North Leigh, Leighton Town, Aylesbury FC, Risborough Rangers, Amersham Town Martin is 29 years old and a prolific goalscorer who has notched up an incredible 182 in 226 games over the past 7 seasons. Martin is blessed with pace and an ability to put the ball in the back of the net.

Midfield

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First Team Sat 26th January 2019 – Away to Kidlington – League K0 3.00pm Sat 2nd February 2019 – Home to Camb City – League KO 3.00pm Tue 5th February 2019 – Away to Leighton Town – Charity Cuo KO 7.45pm U18s – Allied Counties Side Thu 24th January 2019 – Home to Winslow – League KO 7.45pm First Team Adult £8.00, Concession £5.00 (OAP's / Students), Under 16’s £0.00 Development/U18s Adult £4.00, Concession £2.00 (OAP's / Students), Under 16’s £0.00 Season Tickets - £150.00 & £100 Concession For information on all FC fixtures visit aylesburyfc.com

Team

P

HW HD

HL

HF

HA AW AD AL

+/-

Pts

1

Peterborough Sports

21

9

2

0

33

3

7

2

Bromsgrove Sporting

23

10

1

0

42

11

5 4 3 24 19 36 50

3

Corby Town

21

10

0

1

36

11

4 4 2 28 16 37 46

4

Thame United

22

7

1

3

19

17

6 1 4 20 17

5

5

Didcot Town

22

8

2

1

29

18

4 2 5 21 21

11 40

6

Berkhamsted

21

5

1

5

15

12

6 2 2 21 17

7

36

7

Coleshill Town

22

4

3

4

16

13

5 4 2 19 15

7

34

8

Sutton Coldfield Town

22

3

5

3

19

20 6 1 4 16 10

5

33

9

Bedford Town

20

6

2

2

20

7

4 0 6 28 19 22 32

10 Barton Rovers

23

3

4

5

12

23

4 3 4 12 13 -12 28

11 AFC Dunstable

22

3

2

6

20 25

5 1

12 Yaxley

22

6

0

4

28 26

2 3 7 16 32 -14 27

13 Cambridge City

22

4

3

4

20

18

3 2 6 12 18 -4 26

14 Welwyn Garden City

21

5

2

3

14

10

2 3 6 14 22 -4 26

15 Aylesbury United

22

4

0

7

16

24

4 2 5 21 27 -14 26

16 Kempston Rovers

22

2

2

7

18

29

5 1

17 Dunstable Town

22

2

3

6

19

26

4 1 6 16 19 -10 22

18 Aylesbury FC

24

1

4

7

7

20

3 2 7 20 28 -21 18

19 North Leigh

22

4

0

7

20 29

1 2 8 16 35 -28 17

20 Kidlington

22

2

2

7

13

2 0 9

28

1

AF AA

2 23 12 41 51

41

5 15 22 -12 27

5 19 21 -13 24

9 33 -39 14

Aylesbury FC 2018/19

Corby Town Football Club were formed in 1948 and are the second club to represent the town, following Stewarts & Lloyds Corby, who were formed 13 years earlier in 1935. The club’s nickname ‘The Steelmen’ derives from the old steelworks that were in Corby.

The first chairman of the club was local MP William Montgomery, whilst Reg Smith was named the first manager. Smith had previously played for Millwall and Dundee whilst representing England at international level. Things started well for the newly formed Steelmen, winning their first game 5-1 against Wellingborough Town on 21 August 1948 at Occupation Road, which was home to Corby Town until the move to the Rockingham Triangle in 1985. It took the club only three years to win their first title, wrapping up the United Counties League in 1951 before doing the same again only a year later, with Ernie Middlemiss scoring a club record 135 goals in 136 games, a record that was to stand for 40 years. 1958 saw the introduction of floodlit football in Corby and in the same year the club moved from the Midland League to the Southern League.

The move to the Southern League looked to be a good one as the club narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier Division in 1964, but promotion was gained the following year. The club made several unsuccessful applications to join the Football League, although they did receive one vote in 1966.

The club moved to the multi-purpose Rockingham Triangle venue in 1985 but it didn’t prove to be a lucky move as the Steelmen were once again relegated from the Premier Division in 1990. They didn’t spend long out of the Premier as they achieved a league and cup double the following season.

The mid-90s saw a cash crisis at the club which threatened to put the club out of business, and although they were spared, relegation was to follow.

The turn of the millennium brought about more positivity at the Triangle as they consolidated their mid-table position in the Dr Martens league. More was to follow in 2005 as they just missed out on a play-off place under manager Rob Dunion. Dunion’s side went one better in 2006 as they were promoted once more.

Corby Town saw a change of ownership in 2007 as a new board made up of ex-Kettering Town chairman Peter Mallinger, David Dunham and Mick Leech and in 2009, under Graham Drury, the Steelmen won the Southern League title. The Steelmen narrowly missed out on a play-off spot during their first season in the Conference North.

Club chairman Peter Mallinger sadly passed away in January 2011, just months before the club’s new 3,000 capacity Steel Park stadium was due to open. His son David Mallinger took charge of the club and a positive start to life in their new home led the Steelmen into play-off contention and the first round proper of the FA Cup, where they were beaten by Bristol Rovers at the half-way stage.

Sadly off-field issues had an affect on results and Corby only managed to avoid relegation on the final day of the 2011/12 season, with Graham Drury leaving the club at the end of the campaign.

In the summer of 2012, a Leicestershire businessman took control of the club, with Ian Sampson being installed as manager. However after a tough start to the season Sampson departed and was replaced by his assistant manager Chris Plummer. The former Peterborough Northern Star manager could not repeat the survival act of the previous year however, with Corby Town being relegated from the Blue Square North at the end of the season.

Plummer remained in charge of the side, however resigned just two games into the 2013/14 season after heavy defeats against Burnham and Hemel Hempstead Town. The Chairman moved to appoint the managerial duo of Tommy Wright and Andrew Wilson, who helped to guide the club up the Southern League Premier Division table, however once again financial issues at the club prevented any real challenge to reach the play-offs.

In April 2014 it was announced that a local consortium of seven businessmen headed by Paul Glass had agreed a deal to purchase the club and save it from the threat of administration. Stevie Noble was appointed as the chairman and Tommy Wright was given sole charge of the first team, with Andrew Wilson departing.

In his first year in charge of the side Tommy Wright led his team to the Southern League Premier Division Championship. The Steelmen secured the title and promotion back to the Conference North with a dramatic 3-2 win on the final day of the season against Poole Town who had led the division by one point going into that fixture. Spencer Weir-Daley scored the winning goal for Corby with just nine minutes remaining.

However Corby suffered relegation after just one season in the National North.After a period of uncertainty as to which league Corby would be placed in by the F.A., we now make our first ever start in the Northern Premier League for season 2016/2017.

Tommy Wright was relieved of his position in early October 2016 after a poor start,he was replaced

by Gary Mills ex Kings Lynn,and Wrexham Assistant manager in mid October 2016 as Corby look to kick start season 2016/2017.

However Mills was relieved of his position after just 6 months,the job being placed in Steven Kinniburgh’s hands for the rest of this season 2016/2017 ( Caretaker) In early May 2017 David Bell was appointed Manager along with Rob Gould as his Assistant as Corby hope they can succeed in getting the club back into the 4th tier after 2 relegations in succession tumbling from the National North thro the Northern Premier Leagues in successive seasons.

After a poor start to the 2017/2018 season the club parted company with them in late September 2017. Director of Football Steven Kinniburgh taking charge in a capacity of interim manager.

Steven was made permanent manager in Late March 2018.He appointed Ashley Robinson as his assistant in June 2018.

Aylesbury FC

Corby Town

Red & Black Nick BENNION (GK) Ben STEVENS Craig CARBY Jordan JENKINS © Sam ODUSOGA Derek FEYI Austin SCHOFIELD Davis HAULE Daniel CARR Lewis STRAFFORD Carl TAPPIN Ryan YOUNG Jordan FREDERICK Harry SCOTT Bruno BRITO Ty DEACON Brian HAULE Alfi TOUCEDA

Manager: Paul BONHAM

Blue 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Dan GEORGE (GK) Jamie ANTON Sam WARBURTON Greg LING Delroy GORDON Gary MULLIGAN Jordan FRANCIS Connor KENNEDY Elliot SANDY Tolani OMOTOLA Jordon CRAWFORD Ashley ROBINSON Dan SMITH (GK) Miles SMITH Joel CARTA Dennis NKRUMAH

Manager: Steve KINNIBURGH

Match Officials Referee: Jordan CUSHEN Assistants: Ryan DIX & Daniel TODD