Matchday Programme
AVDFC vs Potton United Saturday 7th March 2020
Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division
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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 the club will start the 2019 season in the South Midlands League after what has been a difficult and turbulent period. 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.
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Meet The MANAGEMENT Phil GRANVILLE – Manager Phil spent twenty four years at Uxbridge FC, he joined the side at fifteen years of age. Made over Over 450 first team appearances winning 2 x London Challenge Cups, 1 x Middlesex Senior Cup Phil then spent ten years as Reserve team manager (five as player manager), the side had great success, Middlesex Premier Cup Winners, a Suburban North League Title, Suburban Cup Winners, Suburban Cup Runners up, a Suburban Premier B League Title. He then spent three years as Manager of Harefield United before brief spells at Hanwell and Leverstock Green.
Ben GILL – Assistant Manager 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
Bruno BRITO – Head Coach Fans favourite Bruno will head up the new coaching team and will also continue as a player for The Dynamos. Bruno is a Former Portuguese professional football who has become a hit with the Dynamos fans. Very skilful and athletic wide player who can also play through the middle. Scorer of some incredible goals at this level and higher. Bruno is an experienced ex professional who has had spells with Newport Pagnell Town, Aylesbury Utd and Leighton Town since moving to the UK.
Marlon Clarke and Matt Bungay who both are already part of the Aylesbury Vale Dynamo's youth set up join Phil, Ben and Bruno in the new Management Team. Part of their role will be to link first and youth teams, supporting the youngster’s transition into the first team.
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Meet The PLAYERS Daniel MCATEER
James WEATHERILL
Dan played a dozen games for Aylesbury three years ago under Danny Gordon. Right or left sided defender, who can play all along the back line. Good in the tackle with two good feet and an excellent reader of the game
James re joins the club after a season at Berkhamsted. Has played over 130 games for Aylesbury, was originally signed from Amersham Town in season 2013/14. Excellent shot stopper and excellent communicator. Commands his area well and is a fan favourite Sponsor ROSANNA MARTONE
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Joe FITZGERALD
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Tenacious, touch tackling defender/midfielder with an all action style. Progressed from the Hemel Hempstead Town Academy into their first team squad. Played over fifty games for Aylesbury before spending the last eighteen months at Tring Athletic
Dan WILSON Dan is a tall commanding player in the centre of defense who joins us from Hellenic Premier side from Holmer Green, ,reads the game well and is good on the ball. Does all the simple things very well, uncomplicated and effective. Sponsor AVAILABLE
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Craig CARBY
Club legend returns to the time out of the game. tough tackling versatile defender can play all along the back line. Started his career as a junior at the club, was part of the double winning side in 2009. Ben is Mr Consistent who just never has a bad game. Has played over 500 games for the club
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.
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Derek FEYI
Alfie GASPAR
A powerful Defender who can play either at the Centre of Defence or at left Back. Derek returns after a period at Aylesbury United
Tricky midfielder/winger who plays Futsal for Bedford alongside Carl Tappin. Alfie has impressed at training and in pre season. Good balance and excellent on the ball with the ability to go past opponents with ease.
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Jacob TROUGHTON-SMITH
Jack ELSEY
Jacob can play at full back or as a holding midfield player and has proved to be a really important part of the squad since joining from Ampthill
Young defender who has made the move up from the U18s. Has impressed in training. Quiick and strong in the tackle
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Meet The PLAYERS Lewis MERRIDAN
Roy BYRON
Technically gifted and energetic midfield player. Likes to keep the game simple , but happy to get stuck in and make a tackle or two. Lewis can play central midfield or at full back. Former clubs include Watford, MK College academy and Walsall.
Previous clubs: Colney Heath, Leverstock Green, Oxhey Jets, AFC Dunstable, London Colney, Sun Sports, Wembley, Hillingdon Borough, Roy is an experienced midfielder who last season played forty times at Tring Athletic and brings an air of calm to the centre of the park
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Alfi TOUCEDA
Speedy winger who can play on the right or the left. Played at U18 level for Luton Town Cedars and has been at Leighton Town for the past couple of seasons
Alfi is a Young midfielder/striker who has progressed from the U18s. Stand our youngster from last season and a natural talent. Skilful, classy and with an eye for goal.
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Harry SCOTT
Former Portuguese professional footballer Very skilful and athletic wide player who can also play through the middle. Scorer of some incredible goals at this level and higher. Has had spells with Newport Pagnell Town, Aylesbury Utd and Leighton since moving to the UK.
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 spells at Thame United, Aylesbury United and Berkhamsted
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Jake BALDWIN
Young Winger/Striker who has been playing Junior football with the Bedgrove Dynamos. Has impressed in pre season. Very pacey with quick feet. Young and raw but with great potential.
Youngster who has progressed from the U18s side. Good control with both feet and not overawed despite his tender years. Scoring for fun for the U18s & does not look out of place in the senior side
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Abu KHAN
Ben GILL
16 year old Abu can can play wide or through the mddle. Made a number of matchday squads for the first team last season. Abu has a big future ahead of him
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
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Spartan South Midlands Premier League Table
POS
Team
Pl
W
D
L
GD
Pts
1
Colney Heath
29
22
2
5
41
68
2
Tring Athletic
29
19
2
8
47
59
3
Biggleswade United
29
17
5
7
27
56
4
Newport Pagnell Town
28
14
9
5
27
51
5
Oxhey Jets
28
13
8
7
6
47
6
Harpenden Town
28
14
4
10
9
46
7
Leighton Town
25
15
3
7
27
45 *
8
Crawley Green
32
11
11
10
10
44
9
Edgware Town
31
12
5
14
-10
41
10 Eynesbury Rovers
27
10
7
10
8
37
11 Baldock Town
27
11
3
13
-9
36
12 Leverstock Green
27
11
2
14
-18
35
13 Dunstable Town
27
9
5
13
-12
32
14 Potton United
27
9
5
13
-15
32
15 Harefield United
26
8
6
12
-7
30
16 Arlesey Town
27
7
11
9
-4
29 *
17 AVDFC
26
8
5
13
-18
29
18 Wembley
27
6
9
12
-11
27
19 Broadfields United
27
7
6
14
-28
27
20 North Greenford United
24
5
4
15
-27
19
21 London Colney
27
3
4
20
-43
13
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AVDFC Appearances 2019/20 (More than two Games)
NAME
App
Total FC Apps
Sub On
Sub Off
Goals
MOM
Total FC Apps Before 2019/20
Joe Fitzgerald James Weatherill Harry Scott Alfie Gaspar Roy Byron Dan Wilson Alfi Touceda Dan Mcateer Bruno Brito Lewis Merridan Keith Mupfururirwa Jacob Troughton-Smith Abu Khan Carl Tappin Jake Baldwin Derek Feyi Craig Carby Ben Gill Ryan Tappin Harry Dalton Elliott Amadieu Jayvon Case-Jarrett Alex Woodfine Ollie Leach Fabian Garcia Jonny Montgomery Terry Griffiths Drew Phillips Ben Stevens Lee Wyatt Kuda Butawo Jack Elsey Lessa Boka Cole Gimbel Nuredin Lilaj
34 32 31 30 29 28 27 27 27 25 20 20 20 16 15 14 13 12 9 8 6 6 6 6 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2
87 156 83 30 29 28 62 40 70 40 20 20 20 45 15 73 74 12 9 8 13 6 35 1 4 49 3 3 475 3 3 2 2 2 2
0 0 4 7 1 2 3 1 3 8 7 12 13 3 4 1 0 3 6 0 1 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0
1 0 11 15 3 0 2 7 6 7 11 2 1 1 2 2 3 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0
1 0 4 4 0 3 3 0 7 1 6 0 2 1 5 1 0 4 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
3 3 0 0 1 3 3 1 4 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
53 124 52 0 0 0 35 13 43 15 0 0 0 29 0 59 61 0 0 0 7 0 29 0 0 45 0 0 472 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Potton Utd History 1943—Club formed during wartime. 1945—When peace broke out the Club joined the South Midlands League. The first matches were played at The Recreation Ground in Sandy Road. 1947—A group of local volunteers prepared the present ground at The Hollow, renting the ground from the Land Settlement Association. Won Bedfordshire Senior Cup. 1948—Entered the FA Cup and in First Qualifying Round beat Stewartby Works 6-1 away, which is still our highest score in this competition. Reached second Qualifying Round before losing 3-1 at Hitchin Town in a replay. Won Bedfordshire Senior Cup. 1952—Were drawn away to Bedford Town in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. Supporters organized a train from Potton to Bedford but saw Potton lose 0-6. 1955—Made application to join London-based Parthenon League, but were rejected. 1956—After a season in limbo the Club joined the Central Alliance League Division One (South). 1961—Joined the United Counties League. 1963—Sunday football side Potton Casuals formed and played their home matches at The Hollow. 1964—Won Bedfordshire Senior Cup beating Shillington 5-3. 1967—Potton Casuals Reserves formed and work of volunteers saw a pitch prepared out of rough grassland, the area that is now part of the Cricket Club outfield. 1969—Lost 10-0 away to Cambridge United n the FA Cup (which is still our heaviest defeat in this competition). 1972—Were in First Division of UCL when it was renamed Premier Division. 1973—Our landlords, The Land Settlement Association wanted to sell the ground and our President, Peter Hutchinson, bought the ground and gave the club a 99 year lease at a peppercorn rent. Won League Knock Out Cup beating Bedford Eagles in the final. 1974—Finished bottom of Premier Division. 1976—Won Bedfordshire Senior Cup. 1977—Floodlights installed. 1978—Agreement was reached with Potton Town Cricket Club that they could use the facilities at The Hollow. Won Bedfordshire Senior Cup for fifth time. 1984—Old dressing rooms (including communal bath) and clubroom was knocked down and replaced by the current clubhouse and dressing room. Potton Sports & Social Club formed, which comprised Potton United FC, Potton Town CC and Potton Timber Ltd Sports Club. 1987—Won first League title when they were unbeaten on their travels. 1988—New wooden stand built. Finished fourth in League. 1989—Won League title for second time and Ray Seekings scored a record 56 goals. Potton Tennis Club move to The Hollow with 2 tennis courts. 1990—Finished 14th in Premier Division. Reached the Fifth Round of the FA Vase before losing 3-1 away to Billericay in front of a crowd of 1000 plus. Woodentops Playgroup started using the clubhouse in January 1990. 1991—Finished fourth in League. Long serving Manager Terry King leaves the club and was replaced by Andy Lloyd and won Hunts Premier and Hinchingbrooke Cups. The Tennis Club enlarged their facilities and have 4 tennis courts incorporating two Multi Use Games Area (MUGA). 1994—Andy Lloyd resigned and was replaced by the charismatic Kenny Davidson (who is now living in Barbados). 1995—Won Bedfordshire Premier Cup. 16th in League. 1997—Participated in 6 Cup Finals winning four of them. Finished fourth in Premier Division. 1998—Finished 14th in League. Kenny Davidson left the club and was replaced by Martin Humberstone, then Reserve Team Manager. 1999—Finished bottom of Premier Division but fortunately not relegated. Lost 7-0 at Aveley in Second Qualifying Round of FA Vase (our highest defeat). Potton Tennis Club had Multi User Games Area installed. 2000—Finished 18th in Premier Division. 2001—Relegated to Division One after third consecutive season@avdfcsocial in a relegation www.aylesburyvaledynamos.co.uk place. ValeDynamos facebook.com/AVDFCOfficial/ 2002—Finished 15th in Division One before former Club Captain and fans favourite Dick Newman was appointed
Potton Utd History 1999—Finished bottom of Premier Division but fortunately not relegated. Lost 7-0 at Aveley in Second Qualifying Round of FA Vase (our highest defeat). Potton Tennis Club had Multi User Games Area installed. 2000—Finished 18th in Premier Division. 2001—Relegated to Division One after third consecutive season in a relegation place. 2002—Finished 15th in Division One before former Club Captain and fans favourite Dick Newman was appointed Manager. 2003—Wooden stand destroyed by fire. To mark the Club’s 60th Anniversary the Club played Rushden & Diamonds X1 that consisted mainly of youth players in front of a crowd of 450. Finished sixth in Division One. 2004—A storming campaign saw the Royals winning the Division One title with 80 points and scoring at about 3 goals per game. Match between a Potton United X1 (comprising ex players) and an Arsenal Ex Professional & Celebrity X1 was played when the current stand was officially opened and named The Derek Inskip Stand. Recorded highest win in FA Vase (4-1) when we beat Edgware Town away in Round 2. 2005— Early in the year saw the death of two stalwarts of the club. Derek Inskip passed away in January having completed 50 years as Secretary And Terry King passed away in February—he was associated with the club for 40 years as player and then Manager. Reached Round Four of FA Vase before losing 2-1 at Bury Town. Finished runners-up to Cogenhoe United. A league match at Potton against Cogenhoe had to be abandoned due to floodlight failure and the rearranged match was the last of the season and Cogenhoe held on to a draw to secure the title by one point in front of a crowd over 300. Won League Knock Out Cup beating Woodford United in the final. Joint Managers Dick Newman and Roy Bloxham won 3 Manager of the Month awards as well as Manager of the Season award. Dick Newman resigned and was replaced by Ian Donnelly. 2006—Finished runners-up again, this time to Woodford United on goal difference. Roy Bloxham replaced Ian Donnelly as Manager and also bringing back Dick Newman as Assistant. 2007—Finished fourth in League and lost on penalties in Final of League Knock Out Cup to Boston Town. Roy Bloxham resigned as Manager and was replaced by Dean Chapman who had to build a new team as all of the first team had left to join other local clubs. We reached the Fourth Round of the FA Vase before losing 2-1 to eventual finalists AFC Totton. Finished fourth in league. 2008—After finishing our league programme early in April we had a nervous wait for other clubs to finish their programme of matches and escaped relegation by one point. Dean Chapman resigned as Manager and was replaced by Dean Shipp. Another rebuilding of the squad with the emphasis on youth and local players. Constitution of Potton Sports & Social Club revised to now incorporate as members—Potton United FC, Potton Town CC, Potton Tennis Club and Woodentops Playgroup. 2009—Finished second from bottom in the Premier Division, and under instructions from the FA to the UCL the club were relegated to the Division One as the ground did not come up to the required standards. July 2009—Manager Dean Shipp tendered his resignation and Tom Galvin and Declan Milton were appointed Joint Managers, being assisted by Tony Galvin, the ex Spurs and Republic of Ireland player as Head Coach. 2009-10—Finished in the bottom half of Division One and losing finalist in Bedfordshire Senior Trophy 2010-11—In September Tom Galvin decided he wanted to concentrate on playing and so Darren Staniforth and Glen Clark were appointed joint Managers. Finished near bottom of Division One. 2011-12—Darren and Glen still in charge, signing a few new players. Nicky Stocks replaced Glen Clark during the year. Reserves reformed under the management of Duncan Field and Kieran Dempsey and they will compete in Division Two of the Bedfordshire County League. 2012-13—In lower level of both UCL and Bedfordshire County Leagues. Reached final of Beds FA Senior Trophy but lost 1-0 to Bedford FC. In March 2013 ground improvements finished that included fencing round the pitch, hard standing now all the way round the pitch and pay hut.
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Potton Utd History 2013-14—Planning permission granted for covered standing for 50 spectators. Applied for funding for new floodlights. First Team finished 10th in league and Reserves in lower half odf their league. 2014-15—Application for grant for new floodlights has been granted and new floodlights being installed. Small Spectator Stand being installed. Reserves enter UCL Reserve Division under management of Nicky Stocks and a Potton United Under 18 has been entered in the Royston Crow League and will play their home matches at The Hollow on Sundays. The 1st team finished in 3rd place in Div 1, just missing out on promotion and got to the UCL knock-out cup final, losing 3-0 to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. 2015-16 – The club finished in 7th position in Division one, narrowly missing out on a FA Cup place for the next season 2016-17 – The club enter a reserve side back in the UCL under the management of Matt Gedney, Steve Maddix and Brad Smith and they make their way to the final of the Beds Intermediate Cup, losing on penalties to AFC Dunstable U21s. Laurence Revell takes over the rolw of 1st team Manager in October 2016 with Darren Staniforth stepping up to Football General Manager to oversee all teams within the club. The 1st team finish in 6th position in Division One which earns them a place in the FA Cup for the 2017-18 season. 2017-18 – The club runs an under 18 team for only the second time in the clubs history, which was entered in the Northants Senior Youth League. Laurence resigns as manager in December 2016 and former Potton striker Steve Kuhne takes over the role assisted by Lee Pyke. The 1st team go on a great run in February/March which sees them finish as runners up and promoted back to Step 5 of the football pyramid. They also feature in the final of the North Beds Charity Cup, beating Bedford FC 2-0. The reserves management resign in January and are replaced by senior players James Jordan and Joe Wills. 2018-19 – The FA laterally moved the 1st team to the Spartan South Midlands League but the reserves remain in the UCL. The 1st team finished a creditable 7th place in the league and made the final of the league challenge trophy. Steve Kuhne resigns at the end of the season and Laurence Revell returns to the club as manager.
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James WEATHERILL (GK) 1 Sam IRISH George ZAMMIT (GK) Joe FITZGERALD © Dan WILSON Craig CARBY Ollie LEACH Ben STEVENS Daniel MCATEER Derek FEYI Jack ELSEY Kuda BUTAWO Lewis MERRIDAN Jacob TROUGHTON-SMITH Roy BYRON Alfie GASPAR Alfi TOUCEDA Harry SCOTT Ben GILL Jake BALDWIN Keith MUPFURURIRWA Bruno BRITO Abu KHAN Manager: Phil GRANVILLE
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Niall JONES Callum WILSON Josh HOWARD-DOBSON James SMITH Dequane WILSON-BRAITHWAITE
Tashriq ANDREWS Sam WILLIS Tony WILLIAMS Camara IBRARA Jordan SLAMA Abraham EZE Ieuan LEWIS Jordan GOODMAN Rafe GOODMAN George BRINKMAN
Manager: Jimmy MARTIN
Match Officials Referee: Thomas WYATT Assistants: Emmanuel UNUAFE & Russell SHACKLOCK
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