Easington Sports FC v Newport Pagnell Town FC

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NEWPORT PAGNELL TOWN FC UNITED COUNTIES FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION SOUTH TUESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2021 KICK OFF 7:45PM

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THE CHAIRMAN Good evening all, A warm welcome to Addison Road this evening for our fixture against Newport Pagnell Town FC. The matches continue to come thick and fast in what has been a busy start to the season, and this will be another really tough test for our boys.

The team were well beaten at the weekend, and I have to say, it seems very hard to predict how well the side will fare from game to game. Sports have certainly had a difficult start to our league campaign. It is therefore important that our young side can learn from the games against the top sides in the league and I hope they can adjust to the more physical nature of the UCL league soon.

However, the most important aspect of the game at the weekend was the health of Matt Hammond after he sustained a head injury in the game. Matt was taken to hospital as a precaution and thankfully he is doing much better now. We all wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to having him back in the squad when it is safe to do so.

The management group continue to work hard to get the team ready and they seem to be always without players going into each game at the moment. I hope our patched-up squad can compete this evening against a side that has 100% record in the league and that we have a really entertaining game on our hands.

I hope you enjoy the game this evening and do have a safe journey home. Please be mindful of the residents as you leave who would like all people to drive slowly on the way out of Addison Road.

Best wishes Richard Meadows Chairman

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Good evening and welcome to Addison Road, We were very happy with our run in the FA Cup; being able to take the club to a stage it had never competed at before is a great achievement for the group, especially considering we have not yet gelled fully. It was also great to pick up our first win last Wednesday in a league that is proving to be as tough as we expected it to be. Saturday, however, was a disappointing performance and one we will look to put behind us quickly.

The fact that we are now half way through September and haven't really established a regular starting xi is disappointing. I have never known a season like this before where so many players have been continuously unavailable all at the same time. Just as we think we are going to be able to settle into something we are happy with, we pick up new injuries or further players become unavailable. We have had to keep bringing new faces in to supplement our squad which is not ideal. This been said, I am very confident that we will be strong once this situation settles down. Until then, we need to keep digging in and picking up as many points as we can.

Newport Pagnell must be very happy with their four wins in four games in the league and I am sure they will be looking to continue that form this evening. It is our job to put a stop to that.

Good luck to Newport Pagnell for the season ahead.

Best Regards

Matt Giles Manager

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MATCH REPORT Lutterworth Town FC 6 v 0 Easington Sports FC Sports struggle against a physical Lutterworth side with an early injury to Hammond a real concern.

Sports went into another game with lots of players either injured or unavailable. This has been a regular frustration for Matt Giles as Sports continue to be unable to put together a consistent team.

That being said – the manner of the defeat on Saturday will be one which disappoints all those in the squad.

Lutterworth showed their intentions early on and were physical and direct. The game was then overshadowed by an injury to striker Matt Hammond who when challenging for a ball hit his head on the floor and suffered concussion. Whilst he initially got himself to his feet and was able to leave the field of play, it took East Midlands Ambulance Service to attend and take him to A and E. Following the restart Lutterworth quickly took the lead and made it 2-0 just before half time. Sports did create a few chances near to the end of the half but never really threatened.

Immediately after the restart it was 3-0 and the game was gone. Sports eventually lost 6-0.

A disappointing game and result but we are grateful that Matt was treated and now on the road to recovery.

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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

Adam DOYLE

Adam TAYLOR

PHOTOS BY E BARSON

Josh ROSE

Jack DARK Defender

Goalkeeper

Defender

Defender

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Elliot BARTON Defender Sponsored by

Bradley COX

Tom SMITH

Defender

Defender

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Michael O’REGAN Defender Sponsored by

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MEET THE SQUAD

Damian FOUNTAIN

PHOTOS BY E BARSON

Joe EYRE ©

James WATTS

Lucas NORTHOVER

Defender

Defender

Midfielder

Midfielder

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Harry WALTERS

Harvey BILLING

Midfielder

Midfielder

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Luke SWANN

Henry ROSE

Midfielder

Midfielder

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

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MEET THE SQUAD

Lewis BALDWIN

Matt HAMMOND

PHOTOS BY E BARSON

Piers WALTON

Midfielder

Striker

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Matt GILES

Jake Butler

Wally Hastie

Ali Whitrow

Manager

Coach

Sponsored by

Sponsored by

Striker

Joshua BOWDEN

Coach Sponsored by

Striker

Physio Sponsored by

JOE BISHOP

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CLUB SPONSORS

To sponsor any of the players, programme, match day event or pitch side banner, please contact easingtonsports@hotmail.com to discuss all opportunities. With a social media reach of over 20000 people per week in the local community what better way to promote your business with the fastest growing club in North Oxfordshire and Oxfordshire Football Association Charter Standard Club of the Year 2019-2020.

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LEAGUE TABLE United Counties Football League South Premier League Pos

Team

1

Harborough Town FC

8

8

0

0

24

24

2

Coventry Sphinx FC

9

6

0

3

20

18

3

Lutterworth Town FC

8

5

2

1

12

17

4

Wellingborough Town FC

8

5

0

3

0

15

5

Eynesbury Rovers FC

6

4

1

1

8

13

6

Rugby Town FC

7

4

1

2

3

13

7

Newport Pagnell Town FC

4

4

0

0

14

12

8

Coventry United FC

5

4

0

1

11

12

9

Hinckley LRFC

4

4

0

0

10

12

10

Bugbrooke St.Michaels FC

8

3

1

4

2

10

11

Long Buckby AFC

6

3

0

3

1

9

12

Desborough Town FC

6

2

2

2

0

8

13

Potton United FC

5

2

0

3

-4

6

14

Rothwell Corinthians FC

6

2

0

4

-7

6

15

Cogenhoe United FC

7

2

0

5

-8

6

16

G.N.G Oadby Town FC

7

1

2

4

-2

5

17

Godmanchester Rovers FC

7

1

1

5

-5

4

18

Easington Sports FC

5

1

1

3

-6

4

19

Peterborough Northern Star FC

7

1

1

5

-11

4

20

Northampton O.N.Chenecks FC

6

0

0

6

-21

0

21

Biggleswade United FC

7

0

0

7

-41

0

P W D L GD

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SEASON STATS 2021/2022 League Goals

FA Cup/Vase Apps

Goals

ESFC Total

Player Name

Apps

Apps

Goals

Yellow

M Crowther

2

T Smith

3

4

7

E Barton

2

2

4

J Rose

2

2

4

1

B Cox

4

5

9

4

J Eyre

4

5

9

L Northover

3

5

8

H Rose

1

3

L Swann

4

P Walton

3

2

3

2

5

4

2

9

3

2

1

1

J Bowden

2

1

D Fountain

2

2

M Hammond

4

5

9

L Baldwin

1

3

4

A Doyle

2

5

7

A Stidder

1

2

3

H Walters

4

4

8

A Taylor

4

1

4

1

4

2

1

H Billing

4

1

3

1

7

2

2

J Dark

3

D Middleton

1

1

2

J Watts

4

2

6

J Fountain

2

2

4

2

2

1

C Duggan

3

G Coombes M O’Regan

2

2

2

2

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FIXTURES AND RESULTS 2021/22 Date

Opponents

H/A

Competition

Score

Scorers

03/07

Woodley United

A

Friendly

2-1

B Walker

10/07

Daventry Town

H

Friendly

1-2

J Bowden

13/07

Winslow United

A

Friendly

P-P

16/07

Didcot Town

H

Friendly

1-3

20/07

Banbury United

H

Friendly

2-10

24/07

Abingdon United

H

Friendly

5-3

H Rose, Browne, Hammond, Northover, Swann

27/07

Buckingham Ath

H

Friendly

2-0

H Rose Swann

03/08

North Leigh

A

Friendly

3-1

Walters

07/08

Wokingham and Emmbrook

H

FA Cup

1-1

Bowden

10/08

Wokingham and Emmbrook

A

FA Cup

0-0

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

2-2

28/08

PNS

A

30/08

Coventry Sphinx

04/09

B Walker

(4-3 PENS)

(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

18/09

Cogenhoe Utd

H

UCLS

O’Regan x 2, Billing, Taylor

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UNITED COUNTIES FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Premier Division South Tuesday 14th August 2021

Easington Sports FC ADAM DOYLE JACK DARK JOE EYRE © TOM SMITH BRADLEY COX HENRY ROSE LUKE SWANN JAMES WATTS ADAM TAYLOR LUCAS NORTHOVER CONOR DUGGAN JACK FOUNTAIN HARVEY BILLING JOE WHITE HARRY WALTERS GEORGE COOMBES PIERS WALTON JOSHUA BOWDEN

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

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

MARTIN CONWAY LEWIS MARKEY ALFIE POWELL JAMES SAGE BEN SHEPHERD DANIE BOLZON MOHAMMED AHMED CHRISTIAN SMAIL DARRYL SMITH JAKE STRONGE JORDAN WRIGHT GARETH HUNT ELIJAH MUJA NATHAN SMITH

Manager : Assistant: Physio:

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Newport Pagnell Town Football Club was founded in 1963, initially as Newport Pagnell Wandereds, playing on a pitch on Bury Field Common.

In 1964 the entered the North Bucks League and won Division 3 in the first season. Soon after that they won the North Bucks Division 2 and Division 1 titles in consecutive years and then dominated the North Bucks League for three seasons.

In the 1971-72 season the Wanderers joined the South Midlands League, using facilities at the Youth Club in Wolverton Road.

Then in 1972 they finally moved to the new facilities at the Willen Road Sports ground, their current home. With this move the club changed its name to Newport Pagnell Town.

The 1973-74 season saw Newport Pagnell Town join Division 2 of the United Counties League. Two years later they were promoted to Division 1, where they stayed until they won the Division 1 Championship in 1981-82 and were promoted to the Premier Division.

A few ups and down followed during the next two decades: relegated to Division 1 after finishing bottom of the Premier Division in 1985-86, promoted back to the Premier Division as Division 1 runners up in 1991-92, and then relegated again in 1996-97.

After once more winning the Division 1 championship in 2001-02, Newport Pagnell Town were back in the Premier Division again and have remained there ever since.

The clubs most consistent spell saw five consecutive top six finishes in the UCL Premier Division from 2008-09 to 2012-13, with third place achieved in 2008-09 and again in 2010-11.

The 2009-10 season brought cup success, winning the Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy, which they won again the following year. They were also runners up in the UCL League Cup in 2009-10.

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The club twice reached the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, in 2010-11 and again in 2012-13, when they memorably scored 6 goals in both the Extra Preliminary Round and the Preliminary Round.

The best cup achievement to date was reaching the last 32 of the FA Vase in 2011-12 before losing a close match 3-2 to Ashington, from Northumberland, in front of a club record crowd of over 600 at Willen Road on what was probably the biggest day in the club?s history.

The 2013-14 season was less successful, a case of building the squad after losing several first team players to retirement or to clubs at a higher level, but some good performances towards the end of the season ensured that the team retained its Premier Division place for 2014-15.

In addition to the first team Newport Pagnell Town now has Reserves and Under 18 teams and an extensive and successful youth section. From small beginnings in 1963, it has now become the largest placed non-league club in the Milton Keynes area.

In the 2016-17 season the club reached the last 8 of the FA Vase before losing to a strong South Shields team (the eventual winners of the competition) in front of more than 3000 spectators on Tyneside. In recognition of this achievement the club was presented with a Town Award by Newport Pagnell Town Council, and in the Milton Keynes Sports Achiever of the Year 2017 awards Newport Pagnell Town Football Club’s first team received the Team of the Year award.

A further award in 2017 was a Berks & Bucks FA award to the club chairman, Steve Handley, for his contribution to grassroots football.

In 2017-18 the club finished third in the UCL Premier Division, missing out on promotion by just three points. A good season for the youth section included winning the Berks & Bucks Under 15 county cup and also a very encouraging season for the club’s first girls team, the Under 12 Swans.

From small beginnings in 1963, Newport Pagnell Town has become the highest placed nonleague club in the Milton Keynes area, and is a FA Charter Standard Community Club, with a youth section of around 30 teams in addition to its senior first and reserve teams and a successful Sunday team.

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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 Samantha Jolley – ESFC Ladies player and qualified FA Coach 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 Hellenic League 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?

New for 2021 / 2022 is the ESFC Phoenix team. This is a pan disability team who will train midweek and play fixtures in the Bobi League. Manager Seb Hartwell is excited with the recruitment however more new players are welcome.

Our partnership with OUiTC continues to grow from strength to strength. In addition to holiday coaching, we work in partnership to offer Premier League kicks programme, Primary Stars and an open female workshop on Fridays. For more information check out our website.

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