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S O M A N Y D E H T O T E M O LC E W The Dynamos
The Greenfleets Stadium Haywood Way Aylesbury Bucks HP19 9WZ
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Haywood Way for todays league game against New Salmamis FC. The last week has been a bit of a whirlwind with my return to the club after a number of years away and I am delighted to be back. I’m really looking forward to working with the predominately young group we have and pushing on in the league. The club has changed so much since my previous spell, with lots of positive change and development off the pitch and I will work hard to move the playing side back to the step 4 level we were at previously. Change takes time, but first of all I will be taking a good look at what we already have before I begin to add any additional bits I think we need. The result and performance at Broadfields last Saturday was excellent and shows what the group are capable of and they need to show some consistency if we are to continue to move forwards. The welcome I have received has been very warm and it’s great to be back amongst some familiar faces as well as working with some new ones. A big thank you to Ryan Collings who has supported me during the change and shared a lot of detail on the playing squad and kept things moving positively during the change and helped me ease myself in. We also have a game at Dunstable on Tuesday night and it would be great to see as many of you over there if possible.
Steve
Chairman: Mike Borrett Vice Chairman: tbc Club Secretary: Iain Willcocks Club Treasurer: James Moore Matchday Secretary: Rosanna Martone Head of Social Events: Monique McLaughlin Media & Communications: Mike Farquharson Head of Youth Football: Rob Judge Safety Officer: Craig Broughton Director of Football: Ryan Collings Head Groundsman: Nick Ringsell Asst Groundsman: Dave Thorn
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Dynamos HISTORY Aylesbury Vale Dynamos is an amalgamation of Aylesbury FC and Bedgrove Dynamos, two local clubs with a rich history in local football. Aylesbury FC 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, 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. 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, under the management of Mark Eaton, 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 vote for a name change. Aylesbury Football Club was formed under the leadership of Chairman Roger Dance and assisted by Vice Chairman Danny Martone
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Dynamos HISTORY 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. In 2018/19 Scott Reynolds was appointed manager and when he resigned midway through the season it was left to Paul Bonham to take control but because of ground grading issues the Southern League made the decision to relegate the club and so after ten seasons in the Southern League. Phil Granville and Ben Gill were appointed midway through last season and will kick off the 2020/21 season again in the Spartan Premier Division Bedgrove Dynamos Alf Buckland, a resident of Finmere Crescent, formed Bedgrove Dynamos in 1968. It was created to fill a void in activities for boys within the Bedgrove area on the south side of Aylesbury. In 1980, Dave Bayliss became involved when he brought his Cub side to the Bedgrove Park. The teams amalgamated and Dave went on to be the chairman for 21 years, stepping down in the year 2000. Within two years and barely a full strip between them, they managed not only to win the Under 12's Aylesbury & District League (ADL), but went on to win the 13's & 14's league in consecutive years and, by which time, they now had four teams at various age groups. Over the years the club has grown and has won many tournaments and trophies, especially at county level. Many teams have toured abroad and the club has also entertained boys from Europe and America. We can boost that we are the only boys club to have a club pennant on display in Barcelona's trophy room. At the start of the season 2001/02 the club was the largest junior club in the Aylesbury area, running teams from under 8's through to under 18's. At the end of the season 2001/02 the club managed to win the coveted Berks and Bucks Cup at under 14's, the Mayor's Cup at under 12's, represented in two other cup finals, won 3 league titles, gained 6 promotions in total and all teams finished in the top 6 to the fairplay awards for their respective leagues. In the last 20 seasons across the age groups the club has won 25 divisional titles, and runners up 20 times. In 2019 two became one when the sides amalgamated with the intention of allowing the youth of the town to progress through junior football to youth and then adult football and play at the highest possible level.
Meet The MANAGEMENT Steve BATEMAN – Manager Bateman has enjoyed an illustrious non-league career, starting his playing days with Hemel Hempstead before joining Everton, where he went on to win the FA Youth Cup before later playing more than 300 games for both Chesham United and Slough Town. His managerial career started at Chesham but he also managed Berkhamsted Town, guiding them to a memorable FA Vase final at Villa Park, and local rivals Hemel Hempstead who he led to promotion to the Southern Premier League. Bateman was appointed Aylesbury boss in 2013, replacing Craig Faulconbridge, and spearhead a strong promotion push in 2014/15 finishing third to Royston and Kettering, Aylesbury's highest ever league position, before losing out in the play-offs to Bedworth. Bates then bought the biggest trophy back to Haywood Way when in 2016 Aylesbury defeated Chesham United 1-0 in the Berks and Bucks Cup Final at Windsor FC before departing the club at the end of that season. He then returned to Berkhamsted, this time gaining promotion from the Spartan South Midlands League in April 2018 before two succesful seasons in the the Southern League, helping them to a 6th place finish in his first season before ending season 19/20 in top place prior to the null and void decision due to Covid. Steve's then teamed up with Lee Bircham and Hemel Hempstead Town in the National League South before ending their tenure earlier this month.
Chris JURASZEK - Coach Chris needs very little introduction. Most recently with Tring Athletic, wehere he was first team manager, , there’s not much Chris doesn’t know about local football. His experience, knowledge and advice from a llifetime in football is a welcome addition to the club and we are really excited to have him on board. A s first team coach Chris will help to ease the path for players into the senior sides from the U18s
Jason CARR Coach
Billy READY Coach
Steve HOARE Physio
Meet The PLAYERS Dan MCATEER Dan returns for another season at Aylesbury. Started his career at Borehamwood as a Goalkeeper before breaking his leg in an FA Cup match. Has also had spells as an outfield player, has two good feet and fantastic distribution. Adds experience to a young Aylesbury side
Paolo BAGATTI Paolo joins from Leighton Town and has also had spells at Tring Athletic. Can play anywhere across the back four and will be a threat with his head from set pieces
Jack ELSEY
Terry GRIFFITHS Imposing Central Defender who made one appearance in the season before last. Re joined last season and made an immediate impact shoring up the Dynamos defence. Has plenty of experience at this level having had spells at AFC Dunstable and Leverstock Green
Luke NUGENT Nugs is a defender who joined last season after spells at Northwood and Edgware. Can play full back or at centre half and has made a big impact since signing last season
Ben GILL
Young left sided Defender, Jack has progressed via the talented Dynamos U18s side. Has a lovely left foot and can play at centre half or left back. Jack made his debut for the first team in last seasons truncated campaign and will be a valuable member of the squad this term.
Former Arsenal Youth player who has also played for Watford, played in FA Cup & League Cup games before signing professional terms for Cheltenham Town. Has also played for Crawley Town, Forest Green Rovers and Wealdstone
Dan BALL
Dan WILSON
Dan is a full back who can play on either side of the defence. Can also play as part of a back three, Dan is a pacey defender and likes to get forward to support the midfield. Good tackler who reads the game well.
Davide POBBE Davide joins us from Dunstable Town. This is his second spell with the club having made 19 appearances in 2017/18. Pacey attacking midfielder with a real eye for goal.
Dan is in his third season after joining last year from Holmer Green. He is a tall commanding player in the centre of defence who reads the game well and is good on the ball. Dan does all the simple things very well, uncomplicated and effective and dangerous at set pieces
Joe MISTRETTA Left sided defender/midfielder who spent last season at Amersham Town
Meet The PLAYERS Dave BROWN Dave is a skilful and energetic midfielder who signed from Winslow United prior to last season. Brownie never stops running and is a commanding presence in the centre of midfield and will captain the side this season
Matty CHEW Matty joins the club from Buckingham Athletic. Another energetic midfield player who has impressed during pre season. Loves to close down play and move the ball quickly.
Will FOLEY
Alfi TOUCEDA Midfielder/Striker who has progressed from the U18s. Has made over 80 appearances since breaking into the first team back in 2017/18. Alfi is able to run all day and a natural talent with the ball. Skilful, classy and with and dangerous around the oppositions box
Ollie LEMON Tricky midfielder/striker joined last season after having spells at Oxford City and Rushden & Diamonds Good balance and excellent on the ball with the ability to go past opponents with ease.
James YOUNG
Another new signing is 20 year old midfielder from Tring Athletic, Will Foley. Will made 12 appearances last season in what was a truncated season
James is 17 years of age and has signed from Winslow Utd U18’s where he was their longest serving youth player. Will is a two footed goal scoring midfielder who made his senior debut at Tring Athletic last season. He about to start his 2nd year with Luton Town Elite Dev Programme at Cedars.
Tom McELROY
Dan LAMBETH
Tom is a strong, physical midfielder who joins from Buckingham Athletic after also playing for both Chelsea U21s and MK Dons U18s. Good with both feet and excellent in possession.
Dan is a powerful Centre Forward who joins the Dynamos after playing Semi Professional football in New Zealand with Lower Hutt City . Dan last played in England for Totternhoe FC where he scored sixty three goals in sixty one appearances. After being out for most of the the last year with a serious injury
Will SALMON
Charlie OGLE
The 27 year old joins us from Tring Athletic. Where he made 15 appearances at Cow Lane last season. Comfortable on the ball and good int ha air a great addition to the squad Was at Marlow of the Isthmian League last season.
Charlie is a wide midfielder/forward who can play either on the left or right side of the pitch. Pacey, lots of skill and a great engine, we look forward to seeing Charlie threatening defences
Meet The PLAYERS Jake BALDWIN
Montel BROWN
Young player who is another player who has progressed from the U18s side. Skilful on the ball and very calm in front of the goal. Made a great impact last season where he became a regular and scored six goals in a truncated season. Can play anywhere up the left hand side
Lively striker who started his career at Aldershot Town until an unprovoked attack on him in 2017 cut short his career. Now trying to get back on track Montel scored a brace on his Dynamos Debit in Aug 21
Callum SHORTT
Chris SHENNAN
Callum is an attacking winger who joins us from Newport Pagnell. He can play on the left or the right
Striker with a great touch. Scored lots of goals in the past for Aston Clinton and also spent time at London Colney. Finds great positions between defenders and will always create himself an opportunity
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Last Time OUT Saturday 2nd Oct 2021 Broadfields United 0 AVDFC 5 Team: Dan McAteer; Dan Ball, Luke Nugent, Paolo Bagatti, Terry Griffiths; Dave Brown, Alfi Touceda, Matty Chew, Callum Shortt, Charlie Ogle; Jake Badwin Subs: Will Mullarkey, Paul Adam, Jack Elsey, Gael Muyonge, George Zammit As a new era starts at The Dynamos the heavens opened as Ryan Collings took control of the team at Broadfields. New manager, Steve Bateman, was on the bench watching from the sidelines as he took his first look at the squad. In the second minute the away side had their first attack. Alfi Touceda received the ball from Dan Ball and he split the defence with a ball through to Jake Baldwin. He raced through and slotted the ball past the Broadfields keeper…! 1-0 Dynamos. In the fifth minute, Dan Ball collected a ball from Callum Shortt and hit a lovely cross which Jack Baldwin rose the highest but his effort was just over the bar. 13 minutes and Jake Baldwin controls a Paolo Bagatti pass out from the back. He beats his man and passes to Callum Shortt, he sidestepped his man and curls a lovely shot past the keeper and into the bottom of the net. 2-0 Dynamos. Aylesbury almost made it three when Charlie Ogle swung in a free kick and Paolo Bagatti got on the end of it but headed just wide of the target. The men in Red were keeping up the tempo and minutes later Matty Chew won the ball and played in Charlie Ogle and his shot was saved. Dan Ball was then the creator, his cross was well controlled by Jake Baldwin and his shot was well saved. Broadfields then had a 5 minute spell where they created a couple of chances, first shot was wide and the second shot was saved by Dan McAteer, low to his left. Charlie Ogle was suffering a migraine and came off at half time replaced by Will Mullarkey, making his debut for the 1st team, stepping up from the Development side. The Dynamos were quick out of the blocks again and it was Will Mullarkey who was straight into the action, winning a great tackle and sending Jake Baldwin clear. He beat his man and hit a low shot which beat the keeper. 3-0 Dynamos. Will Mullarkey certainly made an immediate impact as he combined with Alfi Touceda to send Jake Baldwin through again, this time Jake’s shot was wide. 58 minutes a ball from Dave Brown found Jake Baldwin wide on the left, he raced past his marker and crossed to Callum Shortt who happily slid the ball under the keeper and into the goal…The Dynamos were 4-0 up and looked likely to score more. Aylesbury were playing lovely football and another move almost saw the captain get his name on the scoresheet. Alfi Touceda hit a lovely ball out to Jake Baldwin and he hit a great cross which Dave Brown just got on the end of but the ball went inches wide. Broadfields had a good opportunity on 62 minutes as Paolo Bagatti gave a foul away and picked up a yellow card in the process. The freekick was 20 yards out but the wall did its job and Terry Griffiths cleared his lines. 66 minutes and the away side were in their (fifth) element…! Alfi Touceda with a sublime ball through to Jake Baldwin, and he ran clear and completed a superb hat-trick. Another great goal from the rampant Dynamos. 70 minutes and Dave Brown collects a ball out from Dan McAteer and hits a great pass over the defence and into
Last Time OUT the path of Callum Shortt, but he lost control at the vital moment. 73 minutes and Paul Adam replaced Callum Shortt. 77 minutes and Ryan made his final substitution with Jack Elsey coming on for Matty Chew in the centre of midfield. With 10 minutes left, Jake Baldwin became provider again playing a ball through to Will Mullarkey, but as he slotted the ball home, the linesman’s flag was raised…shame. 82 minutes and Alfi Touceda was again providing the vision in the middle as he played in Jack Elsey, but he was inches offside. A moment later and the Broadfields keeper loses control of the ball giving the ball away to Will Mullarkey who hits a great shot against the post and the ball is cleared. In the last minute a Broadfields midfielder had a great shot from 25 yards out which was heading for the top corner, but Dan McAteer was equal to it and made a great save, tipping the ball over.
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e Spartan South MidlaPrenmider Lg Division POS
Team
Pl
W
D
L
GD
Pts
1
Leighton Town
12
7
2
3
13
23
2
Risborough Rangers
7
6
1
0
22
19
3
Leverstock Green
10
6
1
3
11
19
4
Harpenden Town
9
5
2
2
6
17
5
New Salamis
8
5
1
2
14
16
6
Hadley
7
5
1
1
2
16
7
Milton Keynes Irish
9
4
3
2
5
15
8
London Colney
9
4
1
4
-7
13
9
Harefield United
8
3
2
3
2
11
10 Arlesey Town
8
3
2
3
-1
11
11 Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
8
3
1
4
-2
10
12 Holmer Green
8
3
1
4
-12
10
13 Flackwell Heath
7
2
1
4
0
7
14 Ardley United
7
2
1
4
-1
7
15 Crawley Green
9
1
3
5
-3
6
16 Baldock Town
7
2
0
5
-6
6
17 Broadfields United
4
2
0
2
-7
6
18 Dunstable Town
9
2
0
7
-13
6
19 Oxhey Jets
7
1
2
4
-13
5
20 Tring Athletic
7
0
3
4
-10
3
New Salamis HISTORY New Salamis FC were formed in 1971 by fans of Cypriot club Nea Salamis Famagusta, with the Cypriot based club acting as a parent club to their fans in the UK. Playing in the KOPA (Cypriot Football League) a British League set-up for Cypriots in London, the club won countless honours and left the league in season 2017/18 as the leagues most successful team, winning 12 League Titles. The club also won a record 7 London County Cups. In the 2015/16 season the club won the FA Sunday Cup, following a 1-1 draw with Barnes at Selhurst Park and winning on penalties. In 2016/17 the club lost to Hardwick Social Club on penalties again following a 1-1 draw, at Brammall Lane. Many of the players still play for the team today. In 2018/19 we moved into the Herts County Senior League, playing our matches at Enfield Town FC. In our first season we won the presitgous Aubrey Cup Final, and also acheived promotion to the Spartan South Midlands League, after finishing runners up. Season 2019/20 saw us participate in the Spartan South Midlands League Division One at Step 6, our ambition to achieve promotion to Step 5. In March 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, we sat top of the certain of a top four finish and promotion. We also were the top scorers in all top 10 Divisions as the season was null and voided. Last season saw the team reach the first round of the FA Cup, in our first season, and when the season was curtailed in November , we had managed to amas enough points to be promoted to the Premier Division on points per game over two season, this season sees a new chapter.
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MATCHDAY SQUADS Spartan League Premier Division Saturday 9th September 2021
Match Officials:
The Dynamos Yellow & Blue
New Salamis Red & White
Dan McATEER (GK) 1 Andreas Chambi
REFEREE: Louis STAMP ASSISTANTS: Thomas FROST & Eddy CLIFFORD
Paolo BAGATTI 2 Andreas Loizou Jake BALDWIN 3 Andrew Alkiviadou Paul ADAM 4 Anthony Furlonge Dan BALL 5 Antonio Michael Dan WILSON 6 Arti Krasniqi Joe MISTRETTA 7 Austin Byfield Terry GRIFFITHS 8 Charlie Georgiou Luke NUGENT 9 Charne Lemba Jack HODGINS 10 Daniel Aristidou Daniel BOATENG 11 Darnell Luke Matty CHEW 12 Denis Mehmet Dave BROWN © 13 DEREK ASAMOAH Alfi TOUCEDA 14 Elijah Ogunseye Gael MUYONGE 15 George Lutaaya Will FOLEY 16 Harrison Georgiou Will SALMON 17 Johan Becka Tom MCELROY 18 Josh Grantham Oliver LEMON 19 Luke Durnin Davide POBBE 20 Luke Foster Charlie OGLE 21 Richard Acheampong Callum SHORTT 22 Richard Georgiou Montel BROWN 23 Ryan Hervel Chris SHENNAN 24 Andreas Chambi Manager: Steve BATEMAN
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Next Match:
Away vs Dunstable Town Tuesday 12th October 2021 KO 7.45pm Creasey Park Dunstable LU6 1BB