Maldon & Tiptree v Tilbury

OFFICIAL 2022/23 MATCH DAY PROGRAMME OF MALDON & TIPTREE FOOTBALL CLUB | ISSUE 01

TILBURY

vs SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST 2022 | 3:00PM THE PITCHING IN ISTHMIAN LEAGUE NORTH

CONTENTS ISSUE 01

MALDON & TIPTREE FC COMPANY NAME: Maldon & Tiptree Football Club Limited REGISTRATION NUMBER: 07479835 OWNER: Richard Cowling CHAIR: Jerry Carter

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VICE CHAIR: Roger Stapleton SECRETARY: Steve Bennett TREASURER: Tom Green MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER: Richard Buckby MANAGER: Paul Abrahams ASSISTANT MANAGER: Liam Bailey COACH: Ryan Handley SPORTS ANALYST: Dan Hurwood PHYSIO: Sophie Conway COMMERCIAL MANAGER: Vacant PHOTOGRAPHER: Roy Warner MEDIA OFFICER: Olly Martinez PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCER: Lee Witney COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Darren Gibbons, Alan Taylor, Ondri Kuhl, John Kuhl, John Ilett, Liz Warner, Michael Hunt

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PAUL ABRAHAMS PRE-SEASON ACTION CLUB NEWS FEATURE YOUTH NEWS FEATURE OPPOSITION: TILBURY THE NON-LEAGUE PAPER MALDON & TIPTREE: CLUB HISTORY MALDON & TIPTREE: PLAYER PROFILES FIXTURES & RESULTS ISTHMIAN LEAGUE STATS

CLUB OWNERSHIP

In accordance with rule 2.13 (Ownership and Change of Control) of the Rules of the Isthmian Football League.

Legal name: Maldon & Tiptree Football Club Limited Form: Limited Company Company number: 07479835 Owner: Richard Cowling

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CLUB RECORDS APPEARANCES Oliver Berquez – 173 appearances GOALSCORER Jorome Slew – 41 goals GAMES MANAGED Wayne Brown – 140 Games (August 2018 – January 2022) W95 D14 L31 %68 HOME ATTENDANCE 29/11/2019 Maldon & Tiptree 0-1 Newport County Attendance = 1,876 FA Cup Second Round AWAY ATTENDANCE 10/11/2019 Leyton Orient 1-2 Maldon & Tiptree Attendance = 3,425 FA Cup First Round HOME WIN 03/09/2011 Maldon & Tiptree 9-0 Ipswich Wanderers Attendance = 68 FA Cup Preliminary Round AWAY WIN 10/12/2019 Heybridge Swifts 1-8 Maldon & Tiptree Attendance = 208 Velocity Trophy Group 1

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THE MANAGER

PAUL ABRAHAMS THE START OF A NEW SEASON ALWAYS BRINGS WITH IT AN OPTIMISTIC FEEL, AND THIS CAN BE SAID OF ALL CLUBS. NEW START, FRESH FACES, RENEWED HOPE, AND THE SUN BEATING DOWN. LAST SEASON SEEMS A LIFETIME AGO BUT CERTAINLY LEFT US WITH MUCH TO REFLECT, LESSONS LEARNED AND PUZZLES TO SOLVE. Those involved in “proper” non-league football know that there is no such thing as a closed season for a manager, club committee and the selfless volunteers. While the players bounce of the walls in Magaluf, the preparation for the coming season is already underway. Much of this is done in and around the club by the committee and volunteers who I can’t thank enough, you’re brilliant! We also welcome a new Chairman in Jerry Carter and together we look forward to taking the club forward. Also joining and welcome to Dave Blackmore our new GK coach and Liam Bowen physio.

On to the football and build up to the big KO. A tough start against a Tilbury side led this year by a stalwart of Essex football in Jon Coventry. Jon is vastly experienced and knows how to build competitive teams and win games of football. As a young manager (in experience not years obviously) I relish the challenge ahead.

A big warm Park Drive welcome to Jon, his staff and the Tilbury committee and travelling fans.

The squad has started to take shape in recent weeks and we have packed it with familiar faces, a core from last seasons, some returning Jammers and plenty of youngsters, full of energy and a desire to learn and improve. The challenge is now to find that balance, work exceptionally hard and come back better than we delivered last season. I’m sure the new players will be introduced in time but there are definitely some new fans favourites in the making.

Welcome back all and we look forward to making you proud.

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CLUB NEWS

JAMMERS PARTNER WITH CHELMER RADIO

Maldon & Tiptree Football Club are pleased to announce Chelmer Radio as the club’s official radio station.

Led by David Baker, Chelmer Radio are a local radio station playing your light and easy favourites, whilst covering the entire Maldon district and Tiptree, as well as Chelmsford, South Woodham Ferrers, Danbury and Witham.

Available anywhere and anytime, listeners can find Chelmer Radio on their smart device’s App Store, by visiting www.ChelmerRadio. com or by asking your smart speaker to “Play Chelmer Radio”.

Speaking about the new partnership, David Baker said: “This Is a fantastic partnership for the radio station with a club that is growing all the time and it’s a club in an area where the community is key.

“We will be working closely with the club to get key messages out on all activities around the club not just on the pitch, but club news, views of the supporters,

interviews and plenty more. Come on the Jammers!”

Jammers media manager, Richard Buckby added: “This partnership is one that will help the club continue to enhance its profile both on and off the pitch, whilst reaching a new audience.

“David and the work of his team will certainly help raise awareness about what happens at the football club, ranging from our youth system, to our charitable work to what happens on the pitch. We are looking forward to working together throughout the season as the partnership continues to grow.”

Everyone at the football club is thankful for the support of David and the entire team at Chelmer Radio, as we look forward to working with them throughout the season.

Chelmer radio available on internet radio platforms including Roberts and online www. chelmerradio.com

“THIS IS A FANTASTIC PARTNERSHIP FOR THE RADIO STATION WITH A CLUB THAT IS GROWING ALL THE TIME AND IT’S A CLUB IN AN AREA WHERE THE COMMUNITY IS KEY” DAVID BAKER

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CLUB NEWS

MALDON & TIPTREE YOUTH FC LAUNCHES NEW FUTSAL CLUB Starting this September our Youth section will be launching a new Futsal Club for ages 5 to 8. The Club will be open to both current members of our Youth section and other children interested in trying Futsal.

The Club will run courses following the school term starting with a 7 week course of 1 hour sessions from 6th September for £49.

We are pleased that long term member and

coach of our Youth Club, Tom Ilett, will be running the sessions which will be held at the nearby Plume Academy.

If you are interested in developing your ability to play in tight situations, pass more accurately, become better at quick decision making and understand tactics, come and give Futsal a go.

For full details, please contact Tom on 07920 282117 or maldontiptreefutsal@gmail.com

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IN OPPOSITION

TILBURY FC Tilbury F.C. now have concrete proof that they were formed in 1889, and competed in the Gravesend League from 1889/1890. With the Docks being the only employer of any size in the area, all the Players and Officials of the Club were Dockers, hence the adoption of the nickname, “The Dockers”, which still stands today.

The aim of the Club was to gain success at Junior level via the Essex Junior Cup, and thereby to eventually bring Senior Level Football to the Town. Tilbury soon made a name at the Junior level, with successive League championships, and an appearance in the Final of the Junior Cup in 1903/04, where they were defeated after a replay by Chelmsford Arc Works. It was to be another 5 years before they reached the Final again, in 1908/09, but this time they carried off the Trophy by defeating the County’s oldest club, Saffron Walden Town.

However, at this stage, support for the club was poor. Only a couple of miles down the road, Grays Athletic were now playing in Senior ranks, and Grays Thurrock United were playing Professionally in the Southern League. Most local fans were going to these clubs, and

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finances for Tilbury were very tight.

At the end of the 1910/11 season, the club also lost it’s home ground, and the Committee decided that the club should take a break from playing while it sought a new home base.

The intended short break stretched to three seasons, and was then further extended by the outbreak of the First World War, in 1914. As a result, it was not until 1919/20 that Tilbury were able to resume, this time in the South Essex League.

They became Champions of that League in 1921/22, and were again a force in the County Junior ranks.

The big push for advancement into Senior ranks came in 1924/25. The Title was again captured, and so was the Essex Junior Cup. As a result, in the following season, Tilbury were invited to enter the Essex Senior Cup instead, which they accepted, as

they realised that some good results would really aid their cause.

In 1926/27, Tilbury reached the 3rd Round of the Cup, the first Junior side to do so, and also became the first Junior club to knock a Senior club out of the Cup, when they played superbly to defeat the mighty Walthamstow Avenue 3-2. During the Summer, they were granted Senior status by the Essex F.A. Disaster almost struck however.

Application was made to several Leagues but, one by one, they were all rejected, and it looked as though Tilbury were doomed. At the very last moment, the Kent League stepped in and offered them a place, which was eagerly accepted. With Tilbury remaining as one of only 5 Amateur clubs in a Professional competition, it was no surprise that they found it tough going on the field of play.

Off the field, however, the 4 seasons spent in the Kent League were a success. Tilbury enjoyed their time in the League and made many friends and contacts. It was an off-field matter, though, that led to them eventually leaving the competition.

The League had expanded in size greatly since Tilbury joined, and added to the difficulty of continually crossing the Thames was the end of season fixture congestion.

This meant a great many midweek matches and, with no Floodlights in those days, those games had to kick off at 4.30pm, and Tilbury nearly always had to field weakened teams due to players’ work commitments.

At the end of the 1930/31 season, the Committee very reluctantly took the decision that the club would have to move on. They made an application to join the London League, one of those that had rejected them 4 years earlier, and this time were accepted.

Tilbury stayed in the London League until 1939, when the outbreak of the Second World War led to the disbandment of most Senior Leagues. During that spell, they were twice 4th in the table, and once reached the League Cup Final, but were mostly to be found in the bottom half of the League Table. In September 1939, all Football was forced to return to a more local basis, due to Travel restrictions and Fuel rationing. Along with 9 other local clubs, Tilbury formed the War Time South Essex Combination.

They completed the 1939/40 season in this League, but at the end of that campaign were forced to disband for the duration, when their ground was commandeered by the Army, as a site for the Anti-Aircraft Guns brought in to protect the Docks.

Tilbury resumed in the London League in 1946/47, and then on a new home ground, the present Chadfields in 1947/48, and

embarked upon a four season spell of much success and National recognition. They reached 2 successive Essex Senior Cup Finals, were 3 times League Runners Up, and were desperately unlucky to be knocked out of the F.A. Amateur Cup at the Quarter Final stage, when reduced to 9 fit men through injury.

The proudest moment, though, came in the F.A. Cup. In 1949/50, Tilbury fought their way through to the 1st Round Proper, eventually going down 0-4 away to a Notts County side led by the legendary England centre forward Tommy Lawton. In the previous round replay, at home to Gorleston, a crowd of 5,500 had packed into St. Chad’s Road, and that is still the official Ground Record. The proceeds from this Cup run were used, a few years later, to buy the Freehold to the 13 acre site that the Ground stands on.

In 1950/51 Tilbury moved into the Corinthian League. Apart from one League Cup Final, this was to be a barren 7 year spell, and at the end of that time they returned to the London League. The move into the Corinthian ranks had coincided with the gradual break up of the successful but ageing post-War side. The move back to the London League now coincided with the coming together of an extremely talented bunch of local young players, that brought great success in the coming seasons.

In 1957/58, Tilbury finished 3rd in the London League, but in each of the next 4 campaigns were the undisputed Champions. On 3 occasions they also captured the League Cup. Also, in 1960/61, the Essex Senior Cup was won for the first time, when Walthamstow Avenue were beaten 4-1 (aet) in the Final, just 3 weeks after tby winning thehey had won the Amateur Cup at Wembley.

1962/63 saw Tilbury move into the Delphian League. This was to

be the Winter of the “Big Freeze”, which almost totally disrupted all Sport throughout the Country for a period of almost 3 months. This was to coincide with that League’s last ever season. In 1963/64, that League joined the expanded Athenian League set up, becoming the bottom Division of a 3 Division set up. The Athenian League being the Premier Division, the Corinthian League being Division One and the Delphian, Division Two. Tilbury were inaugural Champions of Division Two, also winning the Essex Senior Cup again. 5 seasons later, they completed the climb to the Premier Division, by winning the Division One championship.

5 seasons were spent in the Athenian Premier Division before, in 1973/74, they joined the newly formed Isthmian League Division Two, which was later re-named Division One. In 1974/75, they became the first ever winners of the Isthmian League Cup, and 12 months later were the Division One Champions.

5th place in their first Premier Division season was the best Tilbury could achieve in their 5 season stay, before being relegated back to Division One. However, during that spell, in 1977/78, Tilbury enjoyed a remarkable run in the F.A. Cup, as they started in the Preliminary Round and fought their way right through to the 3rd Round Proper, before going down 0-4 away to Stoke City. The storm clouds were already forming though, and just 2 seasons later relegation followed, amid a financial crisis so severe that the Club almost died.

Since then, Tilbury have found things tough. They have suffered relegation on several occasions, but have mostly bounced back fairly quickly, but the successes of previous years have never been re-captured.

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In 2004/05, Tilbury finished their one season in the Southern League Division One East in rock bottom position, and were relegated to the Essex Senior League. They bounced back immediately, and earned a return to Isthmian ranks, and have managed to remain there since.

In October 2014, Paul Vaughan stepped down as Manager, and the Club acted quickly to appoint player Gary Henty as the new boss, and he acted quickly to appoint former Tilbury player Danny Smith as his assistant and another ex-”Docker” George Young as Coach.

The past 2 seasons were moderately successful, with two 11th place finishes in the League, and in 2008/09 Tilbury won the Isthmian League Cup and the East Anglian Cup, these were their first Trophies in 30 years.

Tilbury finished that season in a comfortable lower mid-table position, but showed great improvement in 2015/16, at one time being as high as 5th, on the back of a very long unbeaten run.

This included good runs in both the Essex Senior Cup and F.A. Trophy, with no fewer than 3 National League sides being defeated.

2010/2011, with a new Manager in Paul Vaughan, and a tie-up with South Essex College Academy, saw the Club hoping to build for the future. With an inexperienced squad, the first half of the campaign was a real struggle, and

by Xmas Tilbury were in real danger of relegation. However, as he gained experience, Vaughan gradually rebuilt and reinforced his squad, and the 2nd half of the campaign saw a run of results that steered the Club to safety well before the end of the season.

2011/12 saw Tilbury greatly exceed their expectations, as Vaughan’s squad stayed in and around the promotion race all season, clinching a play-off place with a game to spare. Sadly, though, it ended in extra time defeat against Needham Market. Success spread through the club as well, with the newly formed Reserves, comprised mainly of players under 21 years old, coming second in the Essex Senior Reserve League, and winning the League Cup. Unfortunately, this level could not be maintained over the next few seasons, as Tilbury continually lost some of their better players to higher level clubs, and Vaughan was continually having to rebuild his squad. The Club’s Academy proved it’s worth in this respect, as Tilbury still managed to finish in a respectable position.

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However, as the season entered it’s final few weeks, their poor disciplinary record came back to bite them, with player suspensions taking their toll leading to a fall down the Table to 11th. That pattern was repeated in 2016/17. The first half of the season saw Tilbury in or just below the Play-Off places, but in the second half of the campaign a dramatic loss of form of just 3 wins from 22 games saw them plummet down as low as 17th.

The season was rescued in the final month, in which Tilbury went unbeaten, winning three and drawing two of the final five League matches, climbing back up to a respectable 12th position. On the cup front, Tilbury had a fine run through to the Semi-Final of the Essex Senior Cup, before going down narrowly to National South side East Thurrock United.

Unfortunately, Tilbury suffered a terrible run of results in October of 2017. A heavy defeat in the F.A. Trophy brought about the resignations of manager and assistant, Gary Henty & Danny Smith, plus coach George Young.

Once again, the Club turned to a former player to take over. Joe Keith

returned to the club and brought in a few new signings over the next few weeks, and guided the club to a safe final position. However, this run could not be maintained, and in October of the next season, with the Club lying second from bottom, the Management Team was changed again.

Marc Harrison, a former Under 16 side Manager at Tilbury, had enjoyed a very successful spell with Basildon United, and now returned to Chadfields, bringing Liam Wallace with him as his Assistant.

Making several new signings, they immediately brought about a big improvement, and took the club right up to 7th place, before a final day defeat away to the Division Champions sent them back to a final 10th place finish.

2019/20 got off to a slow start for the Club, but once they got going they rapidly climbed up the League Table. By March, Tilbury were sitiing comfortably in 4th position, and seemed certain of a place in the Promotion Play-Offs. Then, the Covid 19 virus created a Pandemic that swept across the World, and caused the Isthmian and many other Leagues to be declared Null & Void, with all Football coming to a close.

2020/21 got off to an even better start, and Tilbury found themselves as the early season League Leaders. Once again, however, the Covid Pandemic raised it’s head.

The situation across the Country deteriorated greatly and Lockdown once more came into force. As in the previous campaign, that signalled, eventually, the abandonment of the season, and denied Tilbury what seemed a near certain place at least in the Play-Offs. With all restrictions lifted from July 12th 2021, and with most of the squad retained plus one or two quality additions, the Club are hoping that fate does not intervene again, and that they can challenge for the honours.

PLAYER PROFILES MASON WHITNELL Goalkeeper 19 years old. Signed for Tilbury FC July 2022 having spent time learning his trade at Kingstonian COLUMBUS IYAYI Defender 24 Years old. Signed for the dockers July 2022.

Previously played for Conway Borough in Wales and more recently Uxbridge TOM SALTER Midfield 19 Years old. Signed for Tilbury in July 2022 after some impressive pre season performances. Gained league experience at Barking and Aveley KURT SMITH Defender/Midfield 34 Years Old. A returning docker following a 4 year hiatus. Kurt has vast experience of the game and returns for another stint at the club. Last season played for both Burnham Ramblers and Herongate.

ROMAN CAMPBELL Striker. 21 years old. Signed from Faversham Town in October 2021. Has experience at Gillingham Youth. Has some Isthmian league experience Striker 20 years old.

IGLI METALIA 20 year old midfielder came through the Tilbury youth system. Following some very competent appearances from the bench finds himself a 1st team regular.

OLIVER PLUNKETT Defender 16 Years old. A very mature player for his years.

Takes the step into the men’s game at Isthmian North level having previously played for Aveley U18 and Ongar Town as well as captain of his district side. Signed for the club August 2022

Coventry. A proven player that can change any game

MELVIN KAMBAMBA Midfield 18 years old. Signed for the club in August 2022 following a short trial. Previous clubs include Enfield Town and a loan spell at Hoddesdon.

CHRIS MILLAR Midfield 24 years old. A creative midfielder who came through the ranks of Charlton Athletic.

Previous experience in the Isthmian North playing for Maldon & Tiptree and the play off winning Heybridge Swifts.

More recently stepped up to Concord Rangers and a short spell at Bowers & Pitsea.

ALEX CLARK Midfield 23 years old. A pacy experienced winger, signed for the dockers July 2022 having played for the likes of Aveley and Great Wakering

BILLY HARRIS Midfield 24 years old. Signed for Tilbury FC in March 2022. A experienced player who spent a number of seasons with fellow isthmian league side Great Wakering Rovers.

CONNOR MARTIN Defender 25 years old. Signed for Tilbury Fc in July 2022 rejoining John Coventry having played previously for Great Wakering Rovers DAMIAN SIEMIENCZUK Defender 24 years Old. Strong left back that reads a game well signed for the Dockers in july 2022 following a pre season trial. Previous clubs include Corithians LEWIS SMITH Midfield 32 years old. Returns to the club following a short retirement. Came back to the club to work with his former manager at East Thurrock John

Chris Millar

DQUAME COPLAND Defender 24 years old. An experienced defensive player signed for Tilbury in august 2022 having played last season at Ashford Town (middex).

EVAN TINSLEY Midfield 20 years old. Signed for the club July 2022 having played previously for East Grinstead.

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FROM THE VERY MOMENT LEAH WILLIAMSON PROUDLY HELD ALOFT THE EURO 2022 TROPHY FOR ENGLAND IN FRONT OF A PACKED-OUT WEMBLEY CROWD ON SUNDAY, THE ‘L’ WORD HAS CAPTURED THE IMAGINATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE GRASS ROOTS GAME. The ‘Lionesses’ stole the hearts of a nation after their nerve-jangling 2-1 victory over Germany ended England’s 56-year wait for a major trophy, watched by an estimated TV audience of 20 million.

But it’s another ‘L’ word, Legacy, which has taken the euphoria of victory to a whole new level and ignited interest in the women’s game like never before.

Just hours after England’s victory parade at London’s Trafalgar Square on Monday, in front of thousands of joyous fans, new figures revealed unprecedented increases in young Brits looking to get involved.

Analysis of Google search data revealed that searches for ‘football lessons’ exploded by 665% in the United Kingdom, while searches for ‘Girl’s football team’ rose by 3.167%.

“The Lionesses’ historic win has undoubtedly uplifted and inspired the nation, which is only further confirmed by these findings,” said a spokesman for sports and fitness experts BarBend.

“The sport, which is beloved by the British public, not only improves our technical capabilities but is also one of the most enjoyable sports to play, reliant on team bonding and communication. With support and admiration for the Lionesses appearing to not die down any time soon, it will be incredibly interesting to see if these figures translate into sign-ups for football lessons up and down the country.”

With the growth of the women’s game escalated to these new heights, all eyes will naturally be on local non-League clubs to help provide the platform for this new legacy to take hold.

Undoubtedly, Non-League football’s most successful women’s team is Lewes, whose first team currently play in the Women’s Championship.

The women’s affiliate of the Isthmian League club, which prides itself on its 100% fan and community ownership, was established in 2002 and is growing by the year, thanks to their Elite Pathway schemes.

Lewes hit the headlines nationally in 2017 when they became the first professional or semi-professional football club to pay its women’s team the same as its men’s team as part of their Equality FC initiative. To this day, they remain the only club to issue equal pay.

In last week’s NLP, we told how National League club Bromley were leading the support for the Lionesses with their extensive community programme.

Including the youth section and academy, the Ravens have around 200 women

and girls playing each week, starting from the 4-11 year-olds Wildcats, the 12-16 year olds in The Squad, and the Bromley Belles, a fun recreational women’s side which has seen a growth in participants from 12 to 50.

“I hope it has given people the taste and changed attitudes towards women playing football,” said the club’s a fulltime women and girls’ development officer, Andrea Ellis.

“You’ve got to see it to believe it. Now we know young girls are seeing it. There are men wearing shirts with women’s names on the back – Williamson on the back, or [Millie] Bright. That fills my heart with joy, it’s amazing.

“The Euros has ignited something.

I’d like to think people will be actively seeking to get on the pitch. That has a knock-on effect – more women get involved, become coaches, more teams.

It has a massive domino effect on the whole game.”

It’s clear the ‘L’ word is the driving force behind a new community phenomenon about to sweep the nation.

‘Love’, ‘Lionesses’ or ‘Legacy’, take your pick, but one thing’s for sure it’s provided the perfect fillip to the start 202223 season at all levels of the game – and Non-League clubs can take full advantage.

Jon Couch

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CLUB HISTORY

In 2009, Ed Garty took over the ownership of Maldon Town from Michael Kirkham, whilst still in charge of running Tiptree United and installed Alan Brockhouse as Maldon Town’s new chairman.

title in the 2007/08 season. Until the conclusion of the 2009/10 season both Maldon Town & Tiptree United played their home games at Park Drive, under a ground share arrangement.

Following the takeover, Colin Wallington returned for a second spell in charge of Maldon Town, leaving his post as Tiptree United manager immediately. Colin previously managed Maldon Town from 2003 until 2007, having achieved promotion in the 2005-06 via the play-off final. Having left Maldon in 2007, Colin went on to manage Tiptree United where he achieved promotion winning the Eastern Counties Division One

In the summer of 2010, Maldon Town & Tiptree United amalgamated to form, Maldon & Tiptree Football Club, under the ownership of Ed Garty. As a result of the amalgamation, Tiptree United withdrew from the Essex Senior League, resulting in the club’s last ever fixture being a 3-1 defeat against Enfield 1893 on 24 April 2010. Maldon & Tiptree took the place of Maldon Town in the Isthmian Division One North.

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Following the retirement of Colin Wallington, Assistant Manager, Brad King and Glen Knight were appointed as the clubs Joint-Manager. As the pair’s first managerial role, the new club witnessed wholesale changes with only a handful of players remaining who finished the season with Maldon Town and Tiptree United, respectively.

The 2010-11 campaign saw the new club remain in or around the play-off positions for the majority of the season, finishing in eighth place to finish the season with sixty-three points. Despite the high turnover of players, the good standard of football was maintained and it was in the end, a disappointing end to

the season, for the club to fall away in the later stages of the season when suspensions and injuries eventually took their toll to leave the club frustratingly short of the play-off positions at the end of April. The 2011-12 season, proved to not be so successful and in November 2011, King and Knight were relieved of their duties with immediate effect. Ex-Charlton professional Mike Flanagan was appointed as Caretaker Manager and remained in place until the end of the season, steering the club to a respectful mid-table finish, managing thirty-three games and finishing with a win percentage of 49.12%.

At the start of the 2012-13 campaign, Ex-Stansted & Redbridge boss Terry Spillane was appointed as Manager, and Mike Flanagan departed the club. The change of management, once again brought wholesale changes with the playing squad. Ex Tiptree United manager, Jody was brought to the club as Terry’s Assistant Manager. After a fantastic and unbeaten start to the season, the club found themselves at the top of the table but an incredible run by eventual Champions Grays Athletic meant Maldon had to settle for a place in the play-offs – Terry’s side remained unbeaten until Boxing Day, when they lost away from home against local rivals Heybridge Swifts.

Disappointment came in the play-off final however when they lost a two goal lead to draw with Thamesmead Town, who thenwent on to win the final,on penalties.

After a disappointing end to the previous season, Terry Spillane oversaw more wholesale changes in the playing squad, including the

departure of Assistant Manager, Jody Brown. Despite the changes, Maldon finished in ninth position with seventy-six points, winning twentyone games.

More changes to the playing staff, resulted in poor start to the 201415 season, and the club parted ways with Spillane in September 2014, with Chairman, Ed Garty takeover as Caretaker Manager, for three games. At the end of September 2014, Alan Kimble was appointed as manager and remained in charge for the remainder of the season, however the side struggled and more changes in the playing staff occurred. Maldon finished the season in nineteenth place with only forty-nine points.

During the 2014-15 season, Media Officer at the time, Richard Buckby ran a competition for supporters to vote for a club nickname, with the options The River Boys, The Marshmen, The Mudmen and The Jammers available. The vote took place in January 2015 and was featured on National Radio station, TalkSport, with the The Jammers winning the vote with over 50% and being confirmed as the clubs new nickname.

Following the completion of the 2014-15 season, the club linked with Colchester United and the two clubs formed close ties, which

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resulted in ex Ipswich Town midfielder, David Wright being appointed as First Team Manager.

Wright remained in charge until December 2015 as he was appointed Assistant Manager of Colchester United. Liam Bailey took charge of the First Team on a temporary basis, only managing one game, which finished four-all against Tilbury on Boxing Day in 2015. Moving into 2016, ex-Leiston Manager, Steve Ball was appointed First Team Manager and steered the club to a respectable finish in the league table climbing to seventh place, only missing out on the playoff places by nine points.

In the closed season, a change of Management at Colchester United saw Steve Ball appointed as their Assistant Manager, leaving his position of Maldon & Tiptree Manager as a result. Ex-Manchester City midfielder, Kevin Horlock was then appointed as First Team manager ahead of the 2016-17 campaign and for the majority of the season, the Jammers sat at the top of the table before slipping away to finish in second place.

Horlock’s side managed to reach the play-off final, however lost to Thurrock one-nil. The following campaign was not quite as successful for Horlock, with Maldon finishing just outside the play-off places in seventh place, with sixty-nine points.

After managing 112 games, Kevin Horlock departed in the closed season and was replaced by ex-Colchester defender, Wayne Brown. In Brown’s first season in charge, the 2018-19 season, the Jammers finished in second place and reached the play-off final, but lost on penalties against local rivals, Heybridge Swifts.

The 2019-20 season was one to remember for the club, but for the right and wrong reasons. The club achieved great things in the Emirates FA Cup. Having reached the First Round proper of the

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competition, Maldon beat League Two side, Leyton Orient away from home, taking over 600 fans to the home of The O’s, with the goals coming from Danny Parish and a superb solo goal from Jorome Slew.

In the second round proper, Maldon were drawn against Football League side, Newport County with the game being shown live on National Television– with the Jammers only beaten by the League Two side, with a goal in stoppage time, with the game finishing 1-0. A record attendance of 1876 was recorded.

However, the 2019-20 season will also be remembered for the wrong reasons. After impressive performances on the field, the Jammers found themselves top of the Isthmian Division One North, thirteen points clear with four games in hand, when disaster struck. With a global pandemic declared, as a result of Coronavirus, the league competition was formally abandoned on 26 March 2020, with all results from the season being expunged, and no promotion or relegation taking place to, from, or within the division. The club were denied a chance of promotion and forced to remain in the Division One North for the 2020-21 season.

Following the disappointing end to the 2019-20 season, Wayne Brown remained in charge of the club and wholesale changes in the playing squad occurred again, with a number of the previous season’s squad securing transfers to clubs higher up the football pyramid.

The Jammers were dealt a big blow in October 2020 when owner and Chairman Ed Garty stood down from his position with immediate effect, ending a challenging ten years at the helm. After a period of uncertainty for the football club, General Manager Ron Dangerfield was confirmed as the new Chairman, with Richard Cowling taking ownership of the football club.

Ed Garty stepped down as Chairman in October 2020

Just like the 2019-20 season, the 2020-21 campaign was terminated with promotion and relegation denied for all the sides competing in the Division One North. However, prior to the curtailment the Jammers had reached the Emirates FA Cup First Round for the second successive season, this time losing to Morecambe 1-0 in front of the television cameras. Brown’s side also achieved their longest ever run in the Buildbase FA Trophy, eventually losing to Gloucester City. The Jammers were only able to play in five league games, finishing in third place before the season was curtailed.

Abrahams steered the Jammers to within touching distance of the play-off semi-finals, however three defeats in the final three games saw the Jammers fall short, in 9th spot resulting in the Jammers remaining in the Isthmian Division One North for another season.

Heading in to the 2021/22 season, Wayne Brown remained in charge of the First Team and became the club’s longest-serving manager, holding the record for the most games managed in charge of Maldon & Tiptree Football Club.

In May 2022, Wayne Brown departed on a permanent basis and was appointed as Head Coach at Colchester United, having managed 141 games and a win percentage of 68% and arguably the club’s most successful manager to date. After a positive spell as interim Manager, Paul Abrahams was appointed manager on 17 May 2022 following a five year term as Assistant Manager under various Managers.

Midway through the 2021/22 season, Brown was appointed as interim Head Coach at Colchester United, with Paul Abrahams taking over as interim Manager.

At the end of the season, Ron Dangerfield announced his departure as Chairman and left the club to join Charlton Athletic as Secretary. Jerry Carter replaced Dangerfield as Chairman, joining the club from Braintree Town. Roger Stapleton was immediately appointed as the club’s vice-Chair.

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PROFILES PAUL

ABRAHAMS

LIAM

BAILEY

RYAN

HANDLEY

MANAGER

ASSISTANT MANAGER

“Abes” has been with the club for a number of seasons now and now steps in to the role as First Team Manager, following an interim spell in charge last season. Having almost guided the Jammers to an unlikely playoff spot last season, Paul will be looking to take the Jammers one step further this season.

Liam returns to Park Drive for his second spell as Assistant Manager, having previously been at the club under the leadership of Dave Wright and then Steve Ball. Bailes has also had one game in caretaker charge, previously. As an expert coach, Liam will bring a high level of quality to Paul’s backroom staff in order to support the playing squad.

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Ryan joined when Wayne Brown was in charge, midway through the 2021-22 season and assisted in player recruitment and scouting.

Ryan is returning in for the 2022-23 campaign and will undertake a crucial role within Paul’s management team. Ryan’s previous clubs include Thurrock and Waltham Abbey where he was Mark Stimson’s assistant.

LIAM

BLACKMORE

HURWOOD

BOWEN

GOALKEEPER COACH

ANALYST

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A graduate from West Ham United’s Academy, Blackmore also represented Lewes, Thurrock, Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace, Woking, Margate, Braintree Town and Godalming Town as a player. Dave has previously been at Braintree Town as Goalkeeping coach, whilst most recently held the same position at Aldershot Town under Danny Searle.

Previously, a prolific striker in the Essex County league, Dan is a vital-cog in the Jammers Management team who has been around for a number of seasons now. Dan records and analyses our games, recording data in the process to continually improve the squad both individually and collectively.

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An eye-catching goalkeeper, Tom brings presence to the Jammers goal-line and arrives at Park Drive following his departure from Queens Park Rangers. The impressive shot-stopper was on loan at Harlow Town last season.

Middlehurst had been QPR player since joining them at Under 17’s level from Cheltenham Town, after impressing the R’s during an initial trial period.

Stokes is a central defender, with a winning pedigree and now in to his third fourth season at Park Drive. Having arrived at Park Drive from Bowers & Pitsea in the 2019/20 season.

Martyn is Captain of the side and will continue to bring an important level of experience to the side, having previous won promotion from the Isthmian League Division One North.

A dominant central defender, who joined from league rivals Tilbury in 2020, deputised as Captain last season in the absence of Martyn Stokes.A natural leader amongst the side, Turps will once again be a key part of the Jammers defensively line for the 2022/23 season.

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KOJO

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AWOTWI

FORREST

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DEFENDER

DEFENDER

A popular person amongst the supporters, Lance returns for a second spell at Park Drive following two years away.

Akins was apart of Wayne Brown’s side that reached the 2nd Round of the FA Cup in 2019. His tough tackling and aggressive nature is sure to be a big asset to the Jammers defence this season.

Having returned in the later part of the 2020/21 season, Kojo unfortunately missed all of last season with a serious knee injury. As he returns to full fitness, Kojo is back at Park Drive and will provide an attacking threat in wide areas. Kojo was a part of the successful FA Cup team that beat Leyton Orient and welcomed Newport County to Park Drive in 2019.

A young central defender who is familiar face to the Jammers supporters having previously been with the club a few years ago. Returns to England following a spell playing professionally in Ireland and will be pushing for a start in the starting eleven.

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PROFILES BRADLEY

McCLENEGHAN MIDFIELDER

Bradley is a former Leyton Orient central-midfielder, who was named as Orient’s 2018/19 Youth Player of the Year before joining the Jammers in the summer of 2020 and is approaching his third campaign with the club.

Bradders caught the eye last season with a number of impressive midfield performances and chipped in with a handful of goals.

LASTE

DOMBAXE MIDFIELDER

A familiar face to the Park Drive faithful, Laste has returned for the 2022/23 which is his third stint at the club having returned for a short while last season. Renowned for his tenacity and midfield control, Laste will be looking to return to his high standards set in the 2019/20 season when he was influential in the Jammers side who reached the 2nd Round of the FA Cup.

MAX

PATMORE MIDFIELDER

An ex-Colchester academy product, Max arrives at Park Drive following a spell with Braintree Town, where last season he was crowned their U18 Player of the Year.

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A versatile option in the centre of the park, Renee returns to Park Drive having been with the club a number of seasons ago.

Renee returns having been with Braintree Town and Bishop’s Stortford where he was part of the side that narrowly missed out on promotion to the National League South. A box-to-box midfielder who will bring energy and legs to Paul’s side.

Last season’s Jammers Fans Player of the Season, Kempy heads in to his third campaign at Park Drive as one of the fans favourites after joining from local neighbours Witham Town. Having scored nine goals and provided a number of assists last season Scott will be looking to improve upon his goals and assists tally in 2022/23.

An impressive wide man, Logan arrives at Park Drive having finished the previous season at Coggeshall Town.

Having also had a spell at Heybridge Swifts, Logan joins the Jammers as one of the dangers in attack and will be looking to beat his goalscoring exploits of the last campaign.

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Coombesy returned for his third spell at Park Drive in December 2021, following a brief period at Tilbury and is returning for the 2022/23 campaign. Sam featured in both squads under Wayne Brown who reached the first round of the Emirates FA Cup. A well organised central midfielder, who brings composure and control to centre of the Jammers.

A young and energetic midfielder, Giddings joins Park Drive having previously been with Crystal Palace and featured for Brentwood Town last season. Jake will be looking to make his mark in competitive action, having been a main feature throughout pre-season.

An attacking option for Paul Abrahams’ side joins on loan from Colchester United, having been part of the Needham Market side last season who reached the latter stages of the FA Trophy. A danger in attack, Sayer looks set to be a threat for defenders this season.

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A young, attacking midfield maestro joins the Jammers following his release from Port Vale, where he progressed through their youth ranks.

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Completing the trio of loan signings from Colchester, Brad is a physical front line option and will provide the Jammers with an outlet in attack.

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2022/23

FIXTURES & RESULTS DATE

OPPOSITION

COMP

ATT POS

STARTING XI

AUGUST 2022 Sat 13

Tilbury

H

D1

Wed 17 Grays Athletic

A

D1

Sat 20

Harpenden Town

H

FACP

Sat 27

Lowestoft Town

Mon 29 Heybridge Swifts

A

D1

H

D1

SEPTEMBER 2022 Sat 17

Brentwood Town

A

D1

Tue 20

Hashtag United

H

D1 D1

OCTOBER 2022 Sat 1

Great Wakering Rovers

H

Sat 8

Felixstowe & Walton

A

D1

Sat 15

Stowmarket Town

H

D1

Sat 22

Coggeshall Town

A

D1

Sat 29

Bury Town

A

D1 D1

NOVEMBER 2022 Sat 5

Basildon United

H

Sat 12

East Thurrock United

A

D1

Sat 19

New Salamis

H

D1

Sat 26

Witham Town

A

D1 D1

DECEMBER 2022 Sat 3

Gorleston

H

Sat 10

AFC Sudbury

A

D1

Sat 17

Wroxham

H

D1

A

D1 D1

Mon 26 Heybridge Swifts JANUARY 2023 Mon 2

Hullbridge Sports

H

Sat 7

Tilbury

A

D1

Sat 14

Grays Athletic

H

D1

Sat 21

Basildon United

A

D1

Sat 28

East Thurrock United

H

D1

FEBRUARY 2023 Sat 4

New Salamis

A

D1

Sat 11

Bury Town

H

D1

Mon 13 Hashtag United

A

D1

Sat 18

Felixstowe & Walton

H

D1

Sat 25

Great Wakering Rovers

A

D1 D1

MARCH 2023 Sat 4

Brentwood Town

H

Sat 11

Stowmarket Town

A

D1

Sat 18

Coggeshall Town

H

D1

Sat 25

Lowestoft Town

H

D1

APRIL 2023 Sat 1

Wroxham

A

D1

Sat 8

AFC Sudbury

H

D1

Mon 10 Hullbridge Sports

A

D1

Sat 15

Gorleston

A

D1

Sat 22

Witham Town

H

D1

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2022/23

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

AFC Sudbury Basildon United Brentwood Town Bury Town Coggeshall Town East Thurrock United Felixstowe & Walton United Gorleston Grays Athletic Great Wakering Rovers Hashtag United Heybridge Swifts Hullbridge Sports Lowestoft Town Maldon & Tiptree New Salamis Stowmarket Town Tilbury Witham Town Wroxham

P

W

D

L

F

A

GD

PTS

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2022/23

MTFC TOTAL

APPS

GLS

APPS

Akins, Lance

-

-

33

GLS

-

Awotwi, Kojo

-

-

66

7

Coombes, Sam

-

-

42

-

Dombaxe , Laste

-

-

63

6

Forrest, George

-

-

20

1

Giddings, Jake

-

-

-

-

Ihionvien, Brad

-

-

-

-

Kemp, Scott

-

-

54

13

Logan, Dylan

-

-

-

-

McClenaghan, Bradley

-

-

48

3

McFarlane, Kamani

-

-

-

-

Middlehurst, Tom

-

-

-

-

Patmore, Max

-

-

-

-

Renee, Johnville

-

-

50

-

Sayer, Harvey

-

-

2

-

Stokes, Martyn

-

-

59

7

Turpin, Joe

-

-

41

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FIXTURES SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST Basildon United v Heybridge Swifts Brentwood Town v Felixstowe & Walton United Bury Town v Hashtag United Coggeshall Town v Grays Athletic East Thurrock United v AFC Sudbury Gorleston v New Salamis Great Wakering Rovers v Lowestoft Town Maldon & Tiptree v Tilbury Stowmarket Town v Hullbridge Sports Witham Town v Wroxham MONDAY 15TH AUGUST Hashtag United v East Thurrock United TUESDAY 16TH AUGUST AFC Sudbury v Witham Town Felixstowe & Walton United v Gorleston Heybridge Swifts v Coggeshall Town Hullbridge Sports v Great Wakering Rovers Lowestoft Town v Stowmarket Town Tilbury v Basildon United Wroxham v Bury Town WEDNESDAY 17TH AUGUST Grays Athletic v Maldon & Tiptree New Salamis v Brentwood Town SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST AFC Sudbury v Gorleston Felixstowe & Walton United v Basildon United Grays Athletic v Brentwood Town Hashtag United v Stowmarket Town Heybridge Swifts v East Thurrock United Hullbridge Sports v Witham Town Lowestoft Town v Maldon & Tiptree New Salamis v Bury Town Tilbury v Coggeshall Town Wroxham v Great Wakering Rovers

The Isthmian Football League strongly supports the FA statement that there should be a zero tolerance approach against racism and all forms of discrimination. Accordingly any form of discriminatory abuse whether it by reason of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, sex and sexual orientation or any other form of abuse will be reported to The Football Association for action by that Association.” (The FA 0800 085 0508 / Kick it Out 020 7253 0162).The Isthmian League and all Member Clubs in the League are committed to promoting equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them and providing access and opportunities for all members of the community.”

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TILBURY FC

MANAGER: Paul Abrahams

MANAGER: John Coventry

Tom MIDDLEHURST

Mason WHITNELL

Martyn STOKES

Oliver PLUNKETT

Joe TURPIN

Damian SIEMIENCZUK

Lance AKINS

Billy HARRIS

Kojo AWOTWI

Dquame COPELAND

George FORREST

Connor MARTIN

Bradley McCLENAGHAN

Lewis SMITH

Laste DOMBAXE

Igli METALIA

Max PATMORE

Roman CAMPBELL

Sam COOMBES

Chris MILLAR

Jake GIDDINGS

Alex CLARK

Harvey SAYER

Tom SALTER

Johnville RENEE

Columbus IYAYI

Scott KEMP

Evan TINSLEY

Dylan LOGAN

Kurt SMITH

Kamani McFARLANE

Melvin KAMBAMBA

Brad IHIONVIEN

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