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LUTTERWORTH TOWN FC UNITED COUNTIES FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION SOUTH SATURDAY 8TH JANUARY 2022 KICK OFF 3:00PM

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THE CHAIRMAN Good afternoon everybody, It was a good return to football last Monday following the festive break. We welcomed a healthy crowd to Addison Road who saw Matt Giles and squad produce an emphatic display in their 5-0 win against Long Buckby. It was pleasing to see the young players within the squad link up effectively and Levi Steele be so clinical with his chances.

Monday also saw a welcomed return to Joe Eyre and Lewis Baldwin who were able to get some minutes under their belts which was invaluable.

Today we welcome Lutterworth Town FC who will provide much more of a threat. Lutterworth showed in the reverse fixture how ruthless they can be and clearly have experience in all areas. Whilst our squad is almost unrecognisable from that fixture, our young players need to be aware of this and remain confident in their way of playing. Lutterworth will be seeking to take the win to continue their impressive form and so today will undoubtedly be a difficult challenge.

After todays fixture the squad don’t return to league action until the 29th January. Whilst a welcome break this is obviously frustrating for the squad who want to build some momentum. The gap in fixtures is partly due to FA Vase commitments of other clubs and an unfortunate scheduling. We do however travel to Oxford City in the OFA Senior Cup on the 18th January 2022 which will provide another tough test.

I hope you enjoy todays fixture and the season ahead.

With best wishes

Best wishes Richard Meadows Chairman

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Good afternoon and welcome to Addison Road, Monday's result was long overdue and our performance was pleasing too. To get a good win and a strong performance will be good for the players' belief because even when you are playing okay, winning games is what it is all about. We made the opposition have to defend a lot and we made sure they were in uncomfortable positions as often as possible. With this, we created a lot of chances and it was great to see us taking these; something we haven't always been good at doing.

We have some covid absences leading into today's game and a couple of other knocks but we are relatively strong. We are coming off the back of a good win and we managed to get some good information across in training this week despite the weather affecting facility availability.

Lutterworth are one of the league's top sides; they are physical and ruthless and often dominate their opposition. Our visit to them away from home in September coincided with us having some availability issues and it was evident very early on that we were going to struggle that day. They didn't allow us many opportunities to create anything and they punished us at every opportunity. We will be looking to give a much better account of ourselves today.

Good luck to Lutterworth for the rest of the season.

Matt Giles Manager

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MATCH REPORT Easington Sports FC 5 v 0 Long Buckby AFC Steele grabs hattrick as Sports rampant.

Visitors hampered by Covid in one sided fixture.

Sports hosted Long Buckby AFC who were without a number of players who had tested positive for Covid prior to the game having an impact on their squad.

The two teams produced a 9 goal thriller early on in the season and once again there were plenty of goals to enjoy.

In truth the home side started well, dominated possession and created a few early chances which Sports had to manage. However it was clear that Levi Steele was going to be a threat with his pace in behind and so it proved.

The first goal came from a quick throw in from Brock down the left. He received the ball back and an excellent near post cross was headed home by Steele. It quickly became two as Steele broke clear. He shot from the edge of the box which was stopped by the defender. Sports appealed for handball which was given by the linesman. Steele converted the penalty.

In the second half Sports dominated possession and were clinical. Swann was a constant threat on the right hand side. His early ball released Steele who cross for Walters to finish well. Steele completed his first Sports hatrick when it was Swann again causing problems down the right crossed. The defender failed to clear, with Steele reacting brightly to hit home. Swann and Steele then combined again for Steele to cross and this time it was Walton who completed the scoring.

The win was much needed, ending a run of 7 games without a win. Sports were dominant with the ball and clinical in a very pleasing game for Matt Giles and squad.

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EASINGTON SPORTS FC HISTORY The Club was formed in the immediate post-war period of 1945/46 to fulfill the sporting and social needs of the young people of the Easington housing estate in Banbury, many of who were returning from war service.

The Club, then known as ‘The Clan’, soon prospered, as there was an obvious need for such a facility, and formed a cricket, tennis and a ladies section. Football was, however, the main branch of the Club’s activity, and they began playing in the local Junior Leagues as Easington Sports F.C. The football was played on pastureland to the west of Wykham Lane, and for a few years endured the lack of facilities enjoyed today by almost all clubs. (No water available on site, no real changing facilities to name but two of the privations to be met on a cold winter’s afternoon). Fortunately, this situation was soon to change, for as a result of tireless fund raising by all concerned and some dedicated work by stalwarts such as Gordon Vivash, Tim Fountain and many other committed club members, the prospect of a new ground owned by the Club became a reality.

The purchase of the Addison Road ground and the building of a clubroom, together with the Club’s entry to the Oxfordshire Senior League was the beginning of senior football for Sports, and to their credit they proved to be a formidable force at that level. (Becoming winners and finalists in the Senior Cup and heading the Premier League table on two occasions in the early and mid-fifties). In view of their success at county level the Club sought entry, and was accepted into the old Warwickshire Combination, which at that time counted professional and semiprofessional teams. (Aston Villa ‘A’, West Bromwich Albion ‘B’ and teams which now grace the Conference as members).

Although having moderate success in this competition, as with many other amateur clubs; finance played its part in the decision to return to the Oxfordshire Senior League, where the expenses, in particular travelling, were much more in line with the club’s limited income. Looking to raise their standards once more, the Club sought entry to the Hellenic League. Subject to certain ground improvements they were readily accepted, and have remained as members of Division One ever since. With some ‘ups and downs’, Sport’s have almost always been mid-table at the end of each season, which, considering their amateur status against mostly professional or well-sponsored opponents has not been too bad a record.

The Club has always sought to give the youngsters of Banbury and district an opportunity to get into senior football, and indeed beyond, and has continually run youth teams at various age levels. Wishing all those whose ability took them to higher levels good luck, and feeling grateful that the club gave them the start/plat- form to their careers. It has sometimes been said that Easington Sports have not been ambitious or forward looking enough in their sixty years, but shrewd and cautious stewardship by series of committees over the years have ensured that the club has never overreached itself financially, and has remained faithful to its original ideals to provide football of a good standard for local youth.

In 2019 the club were awarded Community Charter Standard Status and currently have 35 affiliated teams. Our youth teams include both boys and girls and our open age section now includes three male, two female and a pan disability squad. We remain committed to providing those in the local community with a pathway into football.

Our lateral movement into the UCLS for 2021 /2022 provides a welcome new challenge.

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MEET THE SQUAD

PHOTOS BY E BARSON

Joe WHITE

Joe EYRE ©

Josh ROSE

Lloyd SABIN

Goalkeeper

Defender

Defender

Defender

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Elliot BARTON

Olly GODDARD

Tom SMITH

Michael O’REGAN

Defender

Defender

Defender

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Defender Sponsored by

Sponsored by

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MEET THE SQUAD

PHOTOS BY E BARSON

Harry BROCK

Alex STOTT

James WATTS

Lucas NORTHOVER

Defender

Midfielder

Midfielder

Midfielder

Sponsored by

Sponsored By

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Lewis BALDWIN

Reece BAYLISS

Luke SWANN

Alfie DUNN

Midfielder

Midfielder

Midfielder

Midfielder

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

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MEET THE SQUAD

Levi STEELE

PHOTOS BY E BARSON

Harry WALTERS

Striker Sponsored by

Matt GILES

Striker

Striker

Sponsored By

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Coach

Sponsored by

Sam Sherpa Moore

Striker

Jake Butler

Manager

Piers WALTON

Sponsored by

Danny Fox Coach Sponsored by

Wally Hastie Coach Sponsored by

JOE BISHOP

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Ali Whitrow Physio Sponsored by

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LEAGUE TABLE United Counties Football League South Premier League Pos

Team

1

Hinckley LRFC

20 19

1

0

50

58

2

Harborough Town FC

20 18

1

1

53

55

3

Rugby Town FC

23 16

2

5

24

50

4

Newport Pagnell Town FC

21 16

1

4

30

49

5

Coventry United FC

23 15

3

5

30

48

6

Wellingborough Town FC

23 13

3

7

9

42

7

Lutterworth Town FC

21 13

2

6

23

41

8

Coventry Sphinx FC

22 12

0 10

20

36

9

Bugbrooke St.Michaels FC

24 11

2 11

-4

32 *

10

Cogenhoe United FC

24

8

6 10

-8

30

11

Godmanchester Rovers FC

21

9

2 10

0

29

12

Long Buckby AFC

25

8

3 14

-25

27

13

Easington Sports FC

23

7

4 12

-3

25

14

Potton United FC

21

6

6

9

-8

24

15

Eynesbury Rovers FC

24

7

3 14

-15

24

16

G.N.G Oadby Town FC

21

6

4 11

-10

22

17

Desborough Town FC

21

5

4 12

-7

16 *

18

Rothwell Corinthians FC

22

2

3 17

-31

9

19

Northampton O.N.Chenecks FC

23

1

4 18

-55

7

20

Biggleswade United FC

20

2

0 18

-73

6

21

Peterborough Northern Star FC

0

0

0

0

0

P W D L GD

0

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SEASON STATS 2021/2022 League Player Name

Apps

J White

19

T Smith

13

E Barton

Goals

FA Cup/Vase Apps

Goals

ESFC Total Apps

Goals

Yellow

19 1

4

17

8

2

10

J Rose

20

2

22

O Goddard

12

J Eyre

19

L Northover

19

L Swann

1

12

1 1 1

6

25

4

5

24

4

18

4

5

21

4

P Walton

16

2

1

17

2

D Fountain

4

2

6

L Baldwin

1

3

7

A Doyle

5

5

10

A Stott

6

2

M O’Regan

12

3

H Walters

20

5

H Brock

10

J Peters

7

3

7

3

L Sabin

17

1

17

1

J Watts

23

2

25

J Fountain

13

2

15

A Dunn

9

S Sherpa Moore

6

L Steele

5

1

6

2

3

15

3

4

24

5

10

2 4

2

1

11

3

6

0

5

4

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FIXTURES AND RESULTS 2021/22 Date

Opponents

H/ A

Competition

Score

FA Cup

1-1

Scorers

07/08

Wokingham and Emmbrook

H

10/08

Wokingham and Emmbrook

A

FA Cup

14/08

Harborough Town

H

UCLS

1-2

Swann

21/08

Cinderrford Town FC

A

FA Cup

3-3

Taylor, OG, H Rose

24/08

Cinderford Town FC

H

FA Cup

28/08

PNS

A

30/08

Coventry Sphinx

04/09

Bowden

0-0 (4-3 PENS)

2-2 (4-2 PENS)

Billing, H Rose

UCLS

2-2

Walker, Swann

H

UCLS

0-3

Cirencester Town

A

FA Cup

3-0

08/09

Northampton ON

A

UCLS

0-4

11/09

Lutterworth Town

A

UCLS

6-0

14/09

NPTFC

H

UCLS

1-2

18/09

Cogenhoe Utd

H

UCLS

0-1

21/09

Coventry Utd

H

UCLS

3-0

25/09

London Colney FC

H

FA Vase

0-2

02/10

Godmanchester R

A

UCLS

2-2

Walters, Own goal

05/10

Long Buckby

A

UCLS

4-5

Peters 2 Goddard O’Regan OG

09/10

Rothwell Cor

H

UCLS

2-1

Hammond, Dunn

16/09

Biggleswade Utd

A

UCLS

1-2

Walters, Dunn

19/09

Bugbrooke St Mc

H

UCLS

1-2

Walters

23/10

Cropredy

A

Cup

0-3

Swann, OG, Walters

26/10

Newport Pagnell

A

UCLS

1-0

30/10

GNG Oadby

A

UCLS

2-1

OG

06/11

Eynesbury Rovers

H

UCLS

3-0

Northover x 2, Walton

09/11

Hinckley LRFC

H

UCLS

1-2

Northover

13/11

Wellingborough Town

A

UCLS

0-0

20/11

Potton United

H

UCLS

1-1

04/12

Coventry Sphinx

A

UCLS

1-0

11/12

Wellingborough T

H

UCLS

3-3

Steele x2, Stott

18/12

Cogonhoe United

A

UCLS

2-1

Stott

28/12

Rugby Town

A

UCLS

3-0

O’Regan x 2, Billing, Taylor

Swann

Smith, Peters, Dunn

Northover

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FIXTURES AND RESULTS 2021/22 Date

Opponents

H/ A

Competition

Score

Scorers

03/01

Long Buckby

H

UCLS

5-0

Steele x 3, Walters, Walton

08/01

Lutterworth Town

H

UCLS

18/01

Oxford City

A

OFA Cup

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United Counties Football League

Premier Division South Saturday 8th January 2022

Lutterworth Town FC

Easington Sports FC JOE WHITE ELLIOT BARTON HARRY BROCK JOSH ROSE LLOYD SABIN JOE EYRE © LUCAS NORTHOVER JAMES WATTS LEVI STEELE PIERS WALTON LUKE SWANN HARRY WALTERS OLLIE GODDARD ALEX STOTT ALFIE DUNN LEWIS BALDWIN

Manager: Matt Giles Assistants : Wally Hastie, Jake Butler, Danny Fox Physio: Ali Whitrow

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17

WARREN BUTLIN CALLUM RILEY RYAN HODGKINSON JAMIE COOPER JUSTIN PEACE DYLAN PARISH DEAN ADAMS ABDUL RAHEEM SUNMONU REECE LEFLEY TOM MARRS ZAK ADAMS CRAIG MAISIRI MARSHAL KEENAN LOUIS SAMUELS PHIL BILSON KADE LEWIS

Manager : Josh Dixon Assistant: Liam Smith, Martin Milnes Physio: Matt Coley

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Lutterworth Town joined Division Two of the Leicestershire Senior League in 1955. In 1966–1967 they finished second and subsequently promoted to Division One. The club won the Premier Division in 1990–1991, after which they moved from their Dunley Way ground to Coventry Road. The club were relegated again at the end of the 1994–1995 season. Despite only finishing eleventh in 1996–1997 they were promoted to the Premier Division. They returned to Division One after finishing bottom of the Premier Division in 1999–2000.

The club returned to Dunley Way, their original home for the 2012/2013 season and continued with bottom half to mid-table finishes until the 2015/2016 where they were promoted to the Premier Division once again.

2016/2017 season became the clubs most successful season in their 62 year history after winning the Leicestershire Senior League unbeaten resulting in promotion to step 6 of the national league system for the first time ever.

2018/2019 season the club achieved promotion to the United Counties Premier division, the highest level the club has ever been, by winning the division one league in a closely contested final few weeks.

In the FA Competitions, the club has appeared in the FA Cup for the first time during the 2018-2019 season progressing to the preliminary round The club has appeared 6 times in the FA Vase with the highest round progressed being the First Round in the 2017/2018 season

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Easington Sports FC – One Club – The Clan – Oxfordshire FA Club of the Year

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CLUB NEWS ESFC Wildcats – New players welcome This is the fourth year we have run the programme and since its development we now have 5 affiliated girls teams and loads of new players to the game – which is awesome. The sessions will be run by Tammy Milsom and Emily Lambden – ESFC Ladies players on Tuesday evenings 6-7pm at BGN school. Any girls aged 5-11 years are welcome, contact easingtonsports@hotmail.com for more info

Volunteers needed – Can you help!!!

We are a volunteer driven football club, and all of what we achieve is done through the amazing volunteers that we have associated with the club. As ever, and in line with our expansion, we are looking for more people to join The Clan. Below is a list of roles we currently need assistance with – Can you help?

Pitch Preparations – To ensure pitches prepared and marked each Friday before the busy weekend at Addison Road. To include open age and youth team pitches. Pitches to be cut when needed and line marked.

Match Day Hospitality – To coordinate with the First Team Committee and Club House Manager and to provide hospitality for those officials joining us at Addison Road from opposing teams in the UCLS Match Day Videos – We are looking for a film / sports enthusiast who would be interested in filming the first team games and producing match day edited highlights.

Sponsorship / Marketing Manager – To work alongside the Committee and seek new sponsorship opportunities and to engage with the local business community.

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Whats coming up?

Sunday 23rd January 2022 sees the second session for our new Over 50’s team.

Following the initial session we have now had over 30 players register their interest which is a fabulour start. More new players welcome….

Our 2022 Summer Tournament is scheduled for 4/5th June 2022. Over 120 teams are expected in Banburys largest sporting event. Due to Covid, we haven’t been able to host the event for the last two years and we are delighted to once again be able to put on this festival. For more info and to book please visit https://easingtonsports.torneopal.com/ VISIT: EasingtonSportsfc.com – For the latest fixtures, results, news and much more…

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