Good evening everyone and welcome to The GBS Stadium for the rearranged match vs Brentwood after the conditions forced us to postpone a couple of weeks ago.
There has been a lot of change at Ipswich Wanderers with new manager Michael Brothers bringing in several new faces.This has certainly seen an upturn in our performances but not produced many points but everyone around the ground feel this is about to change.
Brentwood will be a tough match and they will feel confident after their big win against us earlier in the season and their current form has pushed them up to 4th in the league.
We know we need to be at our best to have any chance but the performance against Needham,Bury and Maldon will put us in a positive mood
Around the ground there has been a few changes with the new kitchen now in use so many thanks to SMART Modular Buildings,GBS and Howden for their massive support.
I’d like to extend many thanks to the volunteers,supporters and playing staff for their support in what has been a difficult time here and with them we look forward to a successful future
Enjoy the game and good luck to our side.
Rick Kerry, IWFC Co-Chairman
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CLUB OFFICIALS
Club President: Stephen Boyle
Co-Chairman: Joe Garnham
Co-Chairman & Head of Youth
Development: Rick Kerry
Acting Club Secretary: Stephen Baldock
Treasurer: Michael Tricker
Matchday Secretary: Stephen Baldock
Welfare Officer: Kelly Hayes
Committee: Mick Lowe, Sally Kerry, Carol Taylor, Kelly Hayes, Chris Chenery, Pete Mumford, Julie Mumford, Ed Nicholls
Club Ambassador: Olly Magnus
Commercial Manager: Kelly Hayes
Brand & Merchandising Manager/ Programme design: Chris Chenery (cover image: Lewis Kincaid, by Angela Mrozek)
Match photographs: Angela Mrozek TEAM MANAGERS
1st Team: Michael Brothers
U18’s SSYL:
James Rice & Liam Ramsey
U23’s: Guiseppe Catalanotto
Thurlow Nunn: Rick Kerry
CLUB HONOURS
Thurlow Nunn Premier Division
Champions 2022/23
Thurlow Nunn Div 1 (South)
Champions 2021/22
Eastern Counties Div 1
Champions 1997/98, 2004/05
Promoted (3rd) 2013/14
Border League Div 1
Champions 1995/96
Midweek League
Champions 1995/96
Suffolk Senior Cup
Winners 2012/13, 2019/20, 2021/22 Runners Up 1996/97, 2013/14
East Anglian Cup
Winners 1998/99
Challenge Cup
Runners Up 2006/07
Chell Trophy Winners 2007/08 WANDERERS ‘Club of the Community’
IPSWICH WANDERERS CLUB HISTORY
> The Club started as an under 14’s boys team in 1980. Two yrs later they entered the lowest division of the Ipswich Sunday League.
> Joined the newly formed Eastern Counties Division One sponsored by Jewsons in 1987 as founder members.
> Home games were played at our present ground at Humber Doucy Lane, under the name of Loadwell Ipswich. Jimmy Barker became a very influential chairman and he negotiated a name change to Lancaster Ipswich FC before we eventually became Ipswich Wanderers. Jimmy died in November 1994 and his presence is sadly missed. Thankfully after all his work he saw the floodlights switched on in September 1994 in a match against Ipswich Town.
> Great ground improvements were made in the early years under the direction of Development Officer Roger Woshalo and ground Manager Tim Davey.
> A losing Suffolk Senior Cup appearance in 1996/97 lead to the following season becoming Champions of Division One, under the Chairmanship of Alan Haste, nine points clear of Maldon Town and losing only three league matches all season. Reaping the rewards of a successful youth policy which saw numerous trophies filling the clubhouse cabinet, a well organised side with a good balance between youth and experience saw us establish ourselves as a Premier Division side for a number of seasons until we suffered relegation on the last day of the 2002/3 season at Wisbech.
> The following season saw Jason Dozzell join the Club as Manager and after a midtable finish in his first campaign, the second season saw the Club sweep to the 1st Division title and with the assistance of Kevin Cunningham and Glynn Hague, the team finished 7th in the Premier Division in 2005/6, with the League’s second best defence with home crowds on average exceeding 100.
> At the end of the 2005/6 Jason Dozzell and Chairman David Bugg left. Local businessman Ed Nicholls became Chairman and John Clarkson was appointed Manager having arrived with a reputation from the West Country. During the season he guided the club to the final of the Ridgeons League Cup, the 5th round of the FA Vase and a Suffolk Premier Cup Semi Final against Ipswich Town.
> At the end of the campaign John left the Club and with an exodus of players, the Club appointed ex player Louis Newman to the role, Louis built a young, inexperienced squad and after a poor start to the campaign which included some record defeats, was replaced by another former player Steve Buckle who was brought in to rebuild the squad and hopefully retain the Clubs’s premier status. Unfortunately Steve was unable to prevent relegation and the only positive from the season was the Reserves capture of the Chell Trophy defeating Wroxham.
> Despite Steve’s best efforts over the following few seasons the Club failed to build a promotion push throughout the campaigns and after a poor start to the 2011/12 season, Steve and Assistant Paul Grainger parted company with the Club. New chairman Terry Fenwick appointed Glenn Read and he brought in his own players and former Stowmarket Town boss Steve Jay as his assistant. He quickly revamped the squad and had the Club climbing the table before the end of the season.
> The 2012/3 season saw the Club just fail to clinch promotion to the Premier Division and lose on penalties in the semi final in the First Division Cup. The season did finish on a high as the Club clinched its first ever Suffolk Senior Cup trophy defeating local rivals Whitton United in the final. It was a remarkable victory coming from a goal down in normal time and then from 3-0 down in the penalty shoot out.
> 2013/14 saw promotion achieved with two long unbeaten runs ensuring a return to the Premier Division, we also lost a tight Senior Cup final against Whitton United and set a new club record with a 12-1 win over Downham Town.
> The 2014/15 was mixed as we adapted to Premier Division and finished 9th and enjoyed a good run in the FA Vase but off field the club lost one of its driving forces Roger Wosahlo mid-season.
> In 2015-16 we defeated Canvey Island in the FA Cup and enjoy our best ever FA Vase run but with a heavy fixture backlog, relegation fears were only ended just before the season end. Glenn stepped down at the end of the season and for 2016-17 the Club appointed Shane Wardley as Player/Manager.
> Shane’s first season saw us almost emulate our highest ever position, however, after a poor start to the 2017-18 season Shane resigned and following a disastrous spell under Mark Benterman, club legend Mark Goldfinch took over the side ably assisted by James Buckle and Daniel Thrower. Unfortunately, relegation could not be avoided and in 2018-19 we consolidated and lost in the Senior Cup Semi Final to Cornard.
> In 2019-20 with Stephen Boyle taking over as Chairman, we rebuilt and after a sticky spell in October we were closing in on the promotion pack and reached a Semi Final of the Suffolk Senior Cup before the season came to an abrupt end. With further additions on field and some good improvements off field under Stephen’s leadership, we then looked to gain the vital promotion required for us to take the next steps forward with a good squad. The start to the next season was positive and a second Senior Cup trophy was clinched in the delayed final with a single strike from Connor Field clinching the trophy.
> After a couple of Covid-19 disrupted and curtailed seasons, for the 2021/22 season Wanderers went into action in the Thurlow Nunn First Division South. With what became a tight run affair and particular rivalry with Buckhurst Hill also aiming for the title, it went almost to the wire, Wanderers finally having the upper hand, and lifting the trophy with a goal 10 seconds from time in the final home game. With the final of the Suffolk Senior Cup to follow, we finished the season with 26 straight wins, and a well deserved double of league and cup was won!
> The following season started with four cup fixtures in the opening 7 games, and a haul of just 3 points from the first 5 league games meant Wanderers were already playing catch up when our league campaign really got going. A run of 6 wins in an 8 game unbeaten run helped to move us up the table before another rare defeat. More wins followed until in January, we visited top of the table Thetford, which ended in a 1-2 defeat. After this, Wanderers embarked on another 17-game winning run to the end of the season, including coming from behind to avenge the result against Thetford, going above them and ultimately become Thurlow Nunn Premier winners - back to back champions - and into Step 4 football for the first time in the club’s history.
> The 2023/24 season, the first for the club in the Isthmian League North came with added pressure - both on and off the pitch. A poor start to the season on the pitch brought a change in September, with the departure of Mark Goldfinch & James Buckle. Glen Driver came in as manager, with the task of keeping the club clear of relegation. Off the pitch was a mammoth job with a huge amount of work needed to pass the ground grading requirements to stay at this level. The inspection in April brought a great deal of relief, and along with the efforts of Glen and his team on the pitch, meant the aims for the season were achieved. Now to move forwards into 2024/25 and properly compete...
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VIEW FROM THE BOSS
Firstly a warm welcome to all who have travelled from Brentwood for today’s fixture at the third attempt!
After our impressive performance against Gorleston in some tricky conditions, we headed to Needham for the Suffolk Cup feeling positive!
Cup football is a break from the regular league pressures; it really lets our players enjoy the game, and showcase themselves and our club. From the very start we always look to players work rate and each every single player really gave it their all. We played some good stuff at times creating a couple of against a Step 2 team, whilst keeping a clean sheet. We ultimately lost on penalties (which we can leave out of the conversation!), and we should be proud of how we played.
Now that a couple of weeks have gone by, we’re now looking to build on those performances and start picking up some points as we prepare for the busy festive period!
A big thank you to all our loyal supporters! I really appreciate your trust in the process—let’s keep moving forward together!
Up the Wanderers!
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We welcome the players, management, officials and supporters of Brentwood Town FC
CLUB HISTORY
The original Brentwood FC dates to the 19th century and the club saw some success in those early days, reaching the quarter-final of the FA Cup in 1886 where they were beaten 3-1 by Blackburn Rovers.
In the 1950s and 1960s the club operated as Brentwood & Warley FC and were three times winners of the Delphian League. In 1965 the club turned ‘professional’ becoming Brentwood Town FC.
The late 60s saw great success for the club as they rapidly rose to the heights of non-league football. Brentwood Town became a force to be reckoned with in the Southern League Premier Division, reaching the third round proper of the FA Cup in the 1969/70 season. But following their successful run the club subsequently folded and amalgamated with Chelmsford City.
The current club was founded in 1954 as Manor Athletic playing from King George’s Playing Fields in Hartswood. From 1957 to 1993 the Club played at Larkins Playing Fields on the Ongar Road. With help from the local council, Brentwood found a new home at The Brentwood Centre, where they played their first match in October 1993. In 2004 the Essex County FA officially gave the club permission to change its name and re-adopt the title of Brentwood Town FC.
Brentwood FC won the Essex Senior League title for the first time in the 2000/01 season and reached the final of the league cup in the 2005/06 season, losing 2-0 to Hornchurch.
Under the management of Steve Witherspoon and Amin Levitt the 2006/07 was the most successful in the club’s history as they won the Essex Senior League championship title and both league cup competitions to complete a treble. That also meant promotion to the Isthmian League North Division. In the 2007/08 season, the team performed well in the FA Cup and FA Trophy, and closely missed out on a play-off place, finishing sixth in the league.
The 2014/15 season saw more impressive victories, thanks to 10 players who had progressed through the youth pathway, leading the team to the Ryman North play-offs and achieving promotion to the Isthmian Premier League for the first time. This was the highest league status ever reached by the current Brentwood Town club and was obtained thanks to the skilled guidance of Adam Flanagan, the 2014/15 Manager. Adam subsequently moved on to manage Concord and Dartford in the National League South.
The biggest name in football to have played for the club has to be the great Jimmy Greaves! Jimmy signed for Brentwood in December 1975, aged 34. You could be sure that whenever Jimmy was part of the team, you could add hundreds of additional spectators to the normal gate numbers.
Thanks to the guidance and investment from the current Chairman, Jez Dickinson, the club was awarded a Charter Standard recognition from the FA in 2020 this marked the start of what the club expects to be an exciting journey progressing up the football pyramid.
Rod Stringer took over as manager in October 2021 and took the team to the play-off final where they lost on penalties to Canvey Island. In February 2023 Rod was succeeded by Craig Shipman who returned to the Arena having previously managed Brentwood Town between 2017-19 and had since been Assistant Manager at Great Wakering Rovers and 1st Team Coach at Concord Rangers.
In October 2023 Keith Rowland, the former West Ham and QPR defender, who has previously managed at Aveley and Wingate & Finchley succeeded Craig Shipman. The 2023/24 season saw the team reach the Isthmian play-off final once again, only to be beaten on penalties for the second time in three seasons. There is a new 3G pitch at the Brentwood Arena and confidence is high before the start of the 2024/25 season that the Blues can get back to the Isthmian Premier.
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by Nick Pope
Wanderers 1 Brentwood Town 6 (Saturday 30th December 2023)
Last season saw our first ever match with Brentwood Town, we lost 1-0 in September at their ground with Tony Kinsella in caretaker charge before Glen took the job.
The game at home saw us suffer a 6-1 defeat with the visitors making us pay for poor defensive errors and showing good finishing ironically Matt Blake had scored early on his return to the club to put us in front and it wasn’t an enjoyable debut for Danny Cullum in goal.
Our side that day was: D Cullum, P Coelho, L Kincaid, J Ayola, A Dunnage, K Rose, B Lawrence, P Moodie, M Blake, M Paine, I Skubich
Used subs: J Godward, R Salau
Unused subs: A Fennell, J Eaton-Collins, C Brand. haven’t we met before?
HOW’S IT GOING? - RECENT RESULTS FOR BRENTWOOD TOWN
Ipswich Wanderers v Brentwood Town
BRENTWOOD TOWN FC - PEN PICS visitors to
KEITH ROWLAND – 1ST TEAM MANAGER . Keith had an illustrious playing career, making 19 international appearances for Northern Ireland, and he played in the Premier League for Coventry City and West Ham United for whom he made 91 first team appearances. In 1998 Keith moved to Queens Park Rangers where he made 56 league appearances.
After retiring from playing, Keith coached at Aveley and then followed manager Rod Stringer to Braintree Town in May 2010 where he was first-team coach. Rowland later returned to Braintree as Assistant Manager to Alan Devonshire and in 2016 he was appointed manager of Wingate & Finchley, bringing them success in the Isthmian League Premier Division. In 2019, Keith returned to Aveley as manager until 2021 and most recently Keith has manged Tilbury from 2021 to 2022.
MELVIN MINTER – GOALKEEPER signed from Bowers & Pitsea in January 2023, Melvin has previously played for Kings Langley, Darlington and Concord Rangers.
ANDY FREEMAN – MIDFIELDER Andy came through the youth and under-21 teams and established himself in the 1st team by the end of the 2014/15 season, winning the player of the year award in 2015/16. Andy moved to National South club Concord Rangers during the 2017/18 season and spent 2018/19 with Aveley before returning to the Arena for the start of the 2019/20 season.
CONNOR HOGAN – MIDFIELDER who came through the club youth system and has also played for Hornchurch, Aveley, Brightlingsea Regent, VCD Athletic and East Thurrock United before returning to Blues in summer 2019.
MATT CRIPPS – DEFENDER Matt previously played in the Isthmian Premier with Brightlingsea Regent. He was captain of the side and was a key component when they were crowned champions of the Isthmian North division. Matt was duly selected in the league team of the year.
DANIEL OGUNLEYE – FORWARD. After academy spells at Southampton and Forest Green, Daniel returned to the club last season, scoring eight goals in the team’s run to the play-off final. He started this season at Coggeshall Town before returning to The Arena in November 2022.
CONNOR WITHERSPOON – Connor came through the Brentwood Town youth team and rejoined Brentwood in September 2023 after spending six years at Aveley where he made 175 appearances and gained two promotions along with one league cup.
ROMEL AARONS ROYAL – CENTRE BACK Romel is an early season signing who was previously with Cray Valley PM.
SHAD NGANDU – MIDFIELDER Shad is another former Brentwood youth player who returned to the Arena in November 2023 after a spell with Hythe Town. Shad has also played for Aveley, Great Wakering and Waltham Abbey.
MEKHI MCKENZIE – CENTRE FORWARD signed from Clacton Town in October 2023. Mekhi scored on his debut at Bowers & Pitsea.
JON NZENGO – Former Romford and East Thurrock United FULL BACK who made over 120 appearances for Aveley before signing for Brentwood in November 2023.
GEORGE SYKES – FORWARD, George was a youth player at Barnet where he progressed into the first team squad making several first team appearances in League Two and Conference Premier. He has also played at Bishop’s Stortford, Tilbury, Canvey Island, and between 2019-2023 played at Aveley where he was a prolific goal scorer. He joined Brentwood Town in November 2023 from Enfield Town and marked his debut with a goal against Wroxham.
JESSE OLUKOLU – A fast RIGHT WINGER , Jesse has previously played at Brightlingsea Regent, Grays Athletic, Tilbury, Romford, Basildon United, Clapton.
MARLON AGYAKWA – FORWARD, Marlon has previously played at Southend United, Canvey Island, Tilbury, Didcot Town, Oxford City, Bowers & Pitsea,
SAM PARK - Sam Park returned to the club from Heybridge Swifts in June 2024. Sam started his career with Brentwood from a young age, making his debut in 2019. He would go on to make 34 appearances, scoring two goals, before departing for the Swifts in February 2023.
During his time at Heybridge, Sam strike secured a 1-0 victory over Felixstowe & Walton United which sent them into the Isthmian North Play-Off Semi-Final in the 2022-23 season. Last season he made 23 appearances and produced seven goals.
BENAS VAIVADA – joined from Bowers & Pitsea were he made 36 appearances and scored 11 goals last season, where he was an Isthmian League North Play-Off Winner. Vaivada also featured in the Aveley squad that won the Isthmian League Premier PlayOffs in 2022-23, as the Millers were promoted to the National League South. At the start of his career, Vaivada played for Tower Hamlets in the Southern Counties East Football League, before signing for Margate in January 2022, where he made 25 appearances and scored 4 goals.
HARRY ELSEY – DEFENDER , under-18 Harry made an impressive competitive debut for Brentwood 1st team in the Essex Senior Cup at Witham Town in November. A few days later Harry marked his league debut by coming off the bench to score against Ipswich Wanderers.
LEE NOBLE – MIDFIELDER Lee returns to Brentwood at the start of the 2024/25 season having played in the club’s youth teams before progressing into the 1st team that won promotion to the Isthmian League in 2007. Lee then played twelve successful seasons at Dartford FC and was with Heybridge Swifts last season.
KAI BROWN – FORWARD, signed from Cheshunt in September 2024, having previously had spells with Aveley, Basildon United, Grays Athletic, Canvey Island, Whitehawk, Hastings United and Burgess Hill Town. As a youth, Kai was on the books at Ipswich Town.
TAYLOR CURRAN – CENTRE BACK Taylor joined us from Isthmian Premier League side Cheshunt in November 2024, having previously played for Welling United, Maidstone United and Haringey Borough. He was also part of Swindon Town’s League Two promotion winning side in 2019-20.
LYLE DELLA-VERDE – MIDFIELDER . Lyle signed for Brentwood from Cray Valley PM in November 2024. He was a youth player at Southend United, Fulham and Brentford and has more recently also played for Enfield Town and Welling United.
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Ipswich Wanderers 2 Wiivenhoe Town 0
A crowd of 82 were sent home happy after Wanderers secured all three points against Wivenhoe Town at the Doucy. Goals from Jack Severy and Ivan Otono gained the points. The Wanderers side was: J Bradbrook, R Beech, N Speed, L Jennings, S Allen, K Rose, P Coelho, J Buckle, I Otono, J Severy, R Myhill
Used subs: R Renner, B Archer, S Wardley
Unused sub: H Archer
meet the team
We thought it would be good to get to know a few of the players and people involved in the life of Ipswich Wanderers, next it’s on to the skipper...
KRIS ROSE
FIRST TEAM CAPTAIN
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1: What’s your name and position and how long have you been at Wanderers?
Centre half. I’ve been at Wanderers 4 years (2nd spell)
2: If you could have any superpower what would it be?
See into the future! 100%
3: Club supported (apart from Wanderers, obviously!)?
Ipswich Town - Local team and always supported them since my dad took me to my first game!
4: Favourite training drill?
Attacking V Defending and also enjoy old v young games
5: Favourite song to play on repeat?
Any UB40 song!
6: Favourite sport, other than football?
Nothing .only football for me
7: Which one footballer, past or present, would you choose to have in your team?
Steven Gerrard - Could do everything! Just as strong going forwards as he was defensively
8: Favourite pizza toppings?
Anything to do with meat!
9. What’s your best football memory (either involved or watching)?
Being involved has got to be my first season with Wanderers doing the double! League winners & senior cup! Although the second season and winning back to back promotions winning Step 5 was just as good!
Watching would be the Semi Final Of the Euros. England v Netherlands at Dortmund. Unreal day and
10: What TV show is a ‘Must Watch’ for you?
Watch too much television to only name one!
11: Finally, what is your perfect way of relaxing, away from the pitch?
Few beers and spending time with friends and family!
Thanks for your time, Kris.
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Following a double winning season in 2021/22, Ipswich Wanderers carried on where we left off, and in 2022/23 secured back to back League Titles to take us into Step 4 for the first time in the club’s history. We’ve had a very busy year, working on the ground grading to stay at this level and to continue as a successful team with lots of media coverage!
The first team pitch has approx 15,000 matchday spectators per season across all teams, we have just over 7000 followers. There are plenty of opportunities to partner with us as we aim to continue to progress. Why not take up one of our attractive sponsorship packages - both season long and matchday options to suit most budgets.
Get in touch to discuss the most suitable deals for you or your business. Speak to our Commercial Manager, Kelly Hayes - 07746130631 or email: sponsorship@ipswichwanderers.co.uk
Bronze 2yrs £525
✔ 2-year pitch side advertising board
✔ 1/5 page size ad in the match-day programme (worth £100 per season)
✔ Annual mention on club social media accounts (inc over 7k ‘X’ followers)
✔ Logo on club website
✔ 4 match tickets*
Silver 2yrs £1250
✔ 2-year pitch side advertising board
✔ 1/2 page ad in match-day programme (worth £200 per season)
✔ Thank you post on club social media accounts twice per year (inc over 7k ‘X’ followers)
✔ Logo on club website as a silver sponsor
✔ O ne complimentary match-day sponsor package (worth £595)
✔ 8 match tickets*
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Gold 2yrs £2500
✔ 2 pitch side advertising boards for two seasons
✔ Full page ad in match-day programme (worth £500 per season)
✔ Thank you post on club social media accounts twice per year (inc over 7k ‘X’ followers)
✔ Logo on club website as a main sponsor
✔ A complimentary match-day sponsor package each season (worth £595 each)
✔ O ne matchball sponsorship per season (worth £75 per season)
✔ Two complimentary season tickets
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We also have a number of specific sponsorship opportunities where you can become Club Platinum Partners. Please speak to Kelly Hayes, Stephen Boyle, or Joe Garnham to discuss these high profile exposure possibilities.
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£50 per person per game
matchsponsors
£595 per game
✔ Use of the Smart Hospitality Suite for 10 people
2.00pm - 5.00pm on Saturday fixtures
6.45pm - 9.45pm Night games.
✔ Pre match buffet
✔ Half time sweet treats
✔ All drinks included (draft beers, house wine, soft drinks, teas and coffee etc)*
✔ Pre game social media posts thanking you for your sponsorship and welcome signage/tannoy announcement on the day.
✔ Your company logo on the matchday programme
✔ Photo in the dugout
✔ Choose the Player of the match award to be presented in main clubhouse
* additional favourite drinks can be added to your bar for a charge, i.e spirits, premium wines
Additional people can be added @£50 pp
(Main bar in clubhouse open before & after game to purchase further drinks)
matchballsponsor *
£75 per game
✔ Logo/name on front of matchday programme
✔ Logo/name on ball stand holder
✔ Mention in social media posts
✔ Tannoy announcement
✔ 2 x Matchday tickets
* Match ball sponsorship can be added to the SMART hospitality package for a reduced price of £40
✔ Use of the Smart Hospitality Suite for up to 10 people (subject to availability)
2.00pm - 5.00pm on Saturday fixtures
6.45pm - 9.45pm Night games.
✔ Pre match buffet
✔ Half time sweet treats
✔ All drinks included (draft beers, house wine, soft drinks, teas and coffee etc)*
✔ Photo in the dugout
* additional favourite drinks can be added to your bar for a charge, i.e spirits, premium wines
(Main bar in clubhouse open before & after game to purchase further drinks)
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✔ £295 (includes production cost) one year deal - additional seasons
£200 per year thereafter
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£75 per player (for the season)
✔ Match-day programme designated player sponsor (see pages 34-35)
✔ Clubhouse displayed player sponsor
✔ Mention on player announcements on social media
✔ Website designated player sponsor
There are many different volunteer roles in non-league football and Isthmian League football clubs need your help with them.
The Trident Leagues and Pitching In’s online Volunteer Hub is the place where you can find opportunities and contact your local football club.
Please visit Pitchinginvolunteers.co.uk to find out more
playersponsors
JUST £75 PER PLAYER FOR THE SEASON
INCLUDES:
Named sponsor in matchday programme (and any player profile articles)
Reference on social media posts
Named sponsor on website
Our thanks go to all companies and individuals for their sponsorship.
CONTACT: sponsorship@ipswichwanderers.co.uk , or call Chris Chenery on 07743 416435 or speak to any official at the club if you or your company would like to sponsor any of the players/coaches available to sponsor.
LIAM DANIELS (GK COACH) Armour Engineering
MICHAEL BROTHERS (MANAGER) Mark Ward
CHARLEY BARKER Kesgrave Ultras
ETHAN TAYLOR (PHYSIO) Media Search Incorporation Limited
JACK WIGNALL (ASSISTANT MANAGER) Mark Ward
TIMMY (CLUB LEGEND) GBS Builders (Ipswich)
OWEN ANDREWS Ginger Pickle Marketing
MICK LOWE (PHYSIO) Mark Ward
JACK MADLEY Tilly
TEON LEGGETT Chenery Creative
WARREN BURWOOD (GK) Allstar Training
CALLUM BENNETT Ipswich.co.uk
CHRIS CASEMENT (VC) Magic Word Media
KAI FLETCHER Ipswich Accident Repair Centre
OLLIE SIMS S&P Ventilation Systems
BEN STANNARD Paul Crawford
JOSE SANTA DE LA PAZ OMAG Logistics
KRIS ROSE (C) Full Time Solutions
RHYS HENRY Boba & Max
HENRY BARLEY (available to sponsor)
TEDDY JOHNSON (available to sponsor)
MAX TATE (available to sponsor)
MAX BROWNSDON Wrilec Group Ltd
ZACH GAYFER Nicholls Family In Memory of Arthur
ZACH PEDRO S&P Ventilation Systems
CRAIG BRAND (GK) Steve & Michele Baldock
LEWIS KINCAID The Mumfords
OLLIE FRASER (available to sponsor)
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Saturday 21st December 2024 - isthmian league north division
Ipswich Wanderers v Concord Rangers ..................... Kick Off 3.00pm (main pitch)
Saturday 28th December 2024 - isthmian league north division
Ipswich Wanderers v Tilbury Kick Off 3.00pm (main pitch)
Wednesday 1st January 2025 - isthmian league north division
Ipswich Wanderers v Brightlingsea Regent Kick Off 3.00pm (main pitch)
BECOME A VOLUNTEER AT A CLUB ON THE UP!
Ipswich Wanderers FC are looking for volunteers
We have so much going on, we are looking for good people to join us in supporting the club both on matchdays and non-matchdays. SOME OF THE JOBS INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
If you are interested in getting involved in any capacity please contact Carol Taylor - email functions@Ipswichwanderers.co.uk
Social media
FOLLOW US HERE: @_IWFC
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GROUP: @_IWFC
SCAN HERE to visit our Linktree
matchday 50/50 tickets
Don’t forget to buy your 50/50 tickets £1 per ticket, 6 tickets for £5 or 15 tickets for £10. Winning ticket, drawn at half time, wins 50% of the 50/50 takings, with the other half going to support the club.
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Ipswich Wanderers FC Under 18’s are now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! These donations really mount up and make a BIG difference to us, so we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to sign up and support us. It’s completely FREE and only takes a moment. You can find our easyfundraising page by scanning this QR code, or at: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ipswichwanderersfcyouth
IWFC fixtures 24/25
Please follow @_IWFC for fixture changes to the below & Under 18’s Fixtures.
Sat 3 Aug A* Thetford Town (at IWFC) FA Cup EP 3pm 158 0-0 Tue 6 Aug H Thetford Town FA Cup EP
Sat 10 AugA Tilbury Isthmian North 3pm
1-0 Fernandes Sat 17 Aug A* Downham Town (at IWFC) FA Cup Prelim 3pm*
3-1* Casement, Salau, Kirk Sat 24 Aug H Heybridge Swifts Isthmian North 3pm 82 0-0 Mon 26 AugA Brightlingsea Regent Isthmian North 3pm 319 1-3 Richardson Sat 31 Aug A Newmarket Town FA Cup 1st Qual 3pm
3 Sep
7 Sep H Gorleston FA Trophy 1Q 3pm
2-0 Bareck, Pedro Tue 10 SepA Witham Town Isthmian North 7.45pm
1-2 Bareck Tue 17 Sep H Basildon United Isthmian North 7.45pm
3-4 Kirk, Pedro, O’Neill Sat 28 Sep H Redbridge
12 Nov H Witham Town Isthmian North 7.45pm
0-2 Sat 16 Nov H Walthamstow Isthmian
30 NovA Bury Town Isthmian North 3pm
2-5 Henry, Leggett (pen)
0-2 Sat 7 Dec H Gorleston Isthmian North 3pm 177 1-1 De La Paz
Tue 10 DecA Needham Market Premier Cup 7.45pm 0-0 (Needham win 3-2 on pens)
Sat 14 DecA Maldon & Tiptree Isthmian North 3pm 147 0-1
Tue 17 Dec H Brentwood Town Isthmian North 7.45pm
Sat 21 Dec H Concord Rangers Isthmian North 3pm
Thu 26 DecA Felixstowe & Walton Utd Isthmian North 1pm
Sat 28 Dec H Tilbury Isthmian North 3pm
Wed 1 Jan H Brightlingsea Regent Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 4 JanA Wroxham Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 11 Jan H Cambridge City Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 18 JanA Newmarket Town Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 25 JanA Gorleston Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 1 Feb H Bury Town Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 8 Feb H Waltham Abbey Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 15 FebA Haringey Borough Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 22 Feb H Grays Athletic Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 1 MarA Mildenhall Town Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 8 Mar H Sporting Bengal Utd Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 15 Mar H Maldon & Tiptree Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 22 MarA Concord Rangers Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 29 Mar H Newmarket Town Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 5 AprA Cambridge City Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 12 Apr H Wroxham Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 19 AprA Basildon United Isthmian North 3pm
Mon 21 Apr H Felixstowe & Walton Utd Isthmian North 3pm
Sat 26 AprA Heybridge Swifts Isthmian North 3pm
Matches subject to change. Kick Off Times marked with * to be confirmed.
Please contact me if you have any welfare issues related to I pswich Wanderers.
07746 130631
KELLY HAYES
PITCHING IN
ISTHMIAN LEAGUE NORTH
(correct as at 16/12/24)
TODAY’S TEAMS @
CARETAKER MANAGERS
Liam Daniels/Kris Rose
PHYSIOS Ethan Taylor, Mick Lowe
COLOURS Blue shirts, white shorts, blue socks. Goalkeeper all green @_IWFC
Team from:
Owen ANDREWS
Charley BARKER
Henry BARLEY
Callum BENNETT
Craig BRAND (GK)
Max BROWNSDON
Warren BURWOOD (GK)
Chris CASEMENT (VC)
Kai FLETCHER
Ollie FRASER
Zach GAYFER
Rhys HENRY
Teddy JOHNSON
Lewis KINCAID
Teon LEGGETT
Jack MADLEY
Zach PEDRO
Kris ROSE (C)
Jose SANTA DE LA PAZ
Ollie SIMS
Ben STANNARD
Max TATE
OFFICIALS
REFEREE
Liam Botten ASSISTANT REFEREES
Adrian Copsey
Paul Staddon
BRENTWOOD TOWN FC
MANAGER Keith Rowland
ASSISTANT MANAGER Steve Butterworth COACH Lee Watson COLOURS
