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POTTON UNITED FC UNITED COUNTIES FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION SOUTH SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2021 KICK OFF 3:00PM

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THE CHAIRMAN Good afternoon and welcome to Addison Road. the weather is set fair and so I hope you are also looking forward to enjoying the game in unusually dry and warmer than average conditions. Although this time last year, we knew the inevitable break from football was just around the corner due to the Pandemic, we had also experienced postponed matches due to heavy rain.

Fingers crossed, we can enjoy an undisrupted run up to the festive period as we know our pitch often experiences flooding around the new year.

On paper, it looks like we have another great game on offer today between two sides who seem well matched.

We are nearly halfway through the season and although our visitors today have played less matches, I think both will be looking at this fixture as an opportunity to pick up more points to move up the table. Matt seems to have a more settled squad to pick from and there is good competition for places. I watched the development side last week and there are more players knocking on the door of the first team and this can only be healthy and can encourage players to raise their game. We have certainly struggled to put together an unbeaten run in the league this year and so hopefully we can get something from the game today to build another run.

As things settle down in the adult section after a relentless run of mid-week games, there is still plenty to do off the pitch. Ground grading improvements need to be completed by March 31st 2022 and so I have begun the planning for the last improvements that we need to upgrade to be up to standard. Notable improvements include the extension to the canopies behind the goal nearest to the clubhouse and the extension of the spectator barrier at the far end of the ground to allow people to view right to the corner of the ground. We have certainly noticed the step up in standards in the United Counties with regards to grounds with many in my opinion, fit for step 4 and higher football. The improvements we need to make will hopefully benefit those who attend our matches on a regular basis. There are some things we cannot fix… which includes the clubhouse!

That said, we will do what we can to make your experience an enjoyable one and so please do feedback to us if you have any other suggestions for improvement.

For now, I hope you enjoy the afternoon and that we have an entertaining game ahead of us. Please be respectful of the local neighbours on your way home and have a safe journey home!

Best wishes Richard Meadows Chairman

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Good afternoon and welcome to Addison Road, I thought we were unfortunate against Hinckley last Tuesday evening. Prior to Joe White's sending off, although we had conceded from some sloppy play, we were more than a match for the opposition. Following the sending off, once we were able to regroup at half time, I thought we contained the opposition very well and although we struggles to create any real chances on goal, we were able to maintain some good periods of possession. Last Saturday, we started brightly but too quickly allowed Wellingborough to get a foot hold in the game despite limiting their chances. We reacted well in the second half and showed good intensity without the ball and better intent with it. Overall, I think we are in a better place following our last three games and performances than we have been all season. We have added some identity to the way we play and the group are showing more desire and intensity.

Being able to train has been a bonus this week as we had been able to get some clear messages to the group and hopefully this will help us continue the good form that we find ourselves in. There are still improvements to be made and the expectation will remain high so that we can work towards achieving these. We have ambitious targets for this month which we need to continue to strive towards. We continue to battle through an injury list but having made some new signings, we now have good strength in-depth throughout the squad.

Potton's league position is false in my opinion having followed their result and performances since the start of the season. They have been performing well and they will be expecting to rise up the table by continuing this.

Similarly, although I do not believe our league position is false, due to a lacklustre start to the season, I do believe we are capable of holding a higher position if we can add consistency to our performances.

Good luck to Potton for the rest of the season.

Matt Giles Manager

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MATCH REPORT Wellingborough Town FC 0 v 0 Easington Sports FC Sports pick up valuable point on the road Game of few chances for both teams Matt Giles will be pleased with a clean sheet and an away point Although in truth neither side created too much in a stalemate.

In an even first half, Sports had some early chances with a blocked shot by Lucas Northover and an effort from Alex Stott which was tipped round the post. The hosts had plenty of the ball and created some pressure but Joe White was rarely forced into action.

James Watts went off at half time as a concussion concern and the second half continued in a similar vain to the first. Sports looked to play out from the back and a mistake forced White to make his first meaningful save.

Sports looked to hit on the counter attack and a quick sharp break saw Walton put clear through on the right hand side. His shot was excellent saved by the Wellingborough keeper.

The game became scrappy in the second half but Sports will feel pleased with a clean sheet and an away point even if they weren’t at their fluent best.

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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

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Josh ROSE

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MEET THE SQUAD

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LEAGUE TABLE United Counties Football League South Premier League Pos

Team

1

Hinckley LRFC

18 18

0

0

45

54

2

Harborough Town FC

17 15

1

1

41

46

3

Lutterworth Town FC

18 13

2

3

27

41

4

Newport Pagnell Town FC

16 13

1

2

29

40

5

Wellingborough Town FC

19 12

2

5

12

38

6

Coventry United FC

17 12

1

4

32

37

7

Rugby Town FC

18 11

2

5

17

35

8

Coventry Sphinx FC

18 11

0

7

25

33

9

G.N.G Oadby Town FC

18

7

4

7

2

25

10

Eynesbury Rovers FC

19

7

3

9

2

24

11

Cogenhoe United FC

18

7

3

8

-7

24

12

Godmanchester Rovers FC

18

7

2

9

0

23

13

Easington Sports FC

18

6

3

9

-3

21

14

Potton United FC

15

6

2

7

-5

20

15

Bugbrooke St.Michaels FC

18

7

1 10

-5

19 *

16

Long Buckby AFC

19

5

2 12

-23

17

17

Desborough Town FC

16

4

2 10

-8

14

18

Rothwell Corinthians FC

18

3

3 12

-20

12

19

Peterborough Northern Star FC

20

2

1 17

-41

7

20

Northampton O.N.Chenecks FC

18

1

3 14

-47

6

21

Biggleswade United FC

18

1

0 17

-73

3

P W D L GD

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SEASON STATS 2021/2022 League Player Name

Apps

J White

7

T Smith

10

E Barton

Goals

FA Cup/Vase Apps

Goals

ESFC Total Apps

Goals

Yellow

7 1

4

14

4

2

6

J Rose

5

2

10

O Goddard

3

J Eyre

11

5

16

L Northover

7

5

12

H Rose

4

3

L Swann

7

P Walton

7

1

3

J Bowden

3

1 1

7

2

5

12

3

1

8

2

2

1

1

2

D Fountain

4

2

6

M Hammond

8

5

13

L Baldwin

1

3

4

A Doyle

4

5

9

1

1

A Stott M O’Regan

5

3

H Walters

12

2

4

A Taylor

7

1

4

H Brock

1

J Peters

5

L Sabin

4

J Watts

12

2

14

J Fountain

8

2

10

A Dunn

3

1

9

3

16

2

11

2

1 3

5

3

4

2

2

1

5

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FIXTURES AND RESULTS 2021/22 Date

Opponents

H/ A

Competition

Score

Scorers

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

(4-3 PENS)

(4-2 PENS)

Billing, H Rose Walker, Swann

28/08

PNS

A

UCLS

2-2

30/08

Coventry Sphinx

H

UCLS

0-3

04/09

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

O’Regan x 2, Billing, Taylor

Swann

Smith, Peters, Dunn

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United Counties Football League

Premier Division South Saturday 20th November 2021

Easington Sports FC JOE WHITE JOSH ROSE HARRY BROCK OLLY GODDARD MICHAEL O’REGAN JOE EYRE © LUCAS NORTHOVER JAMES WATTS ALEX STOTT PIERS WALTON LUKE SWANN HARRY WALTERS LLOYD SABIN JOSH BOWDEN ALFIE DUNN TOM SMITH

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

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

SAM IRISH LOUIS OCTAVE CALLUM WILSON DYLAN MANUFOR JAMES SMITH JACK THOMAS JAMIE EAMES SAM WILLIS AARON MCARDLE SAM DOWRIDGE LUKE PYMAN IBRAHIM CAMARA JOE GAUGE ISAAC CHARLES LOREN MAXWELL CHISOM AMADI

Manager : Jimmy Martin Assistant: Mark Gearing Physio: Bradley Strong

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1943—Club formed during wartime.

1945—When peace broke out the Club joined the South Midlands League. The first matches were played at The Recreation Ground in Sandy Road.

1947—A group of local volunteers prepared the present ground at The Hollow, renting the ground from the Land Settlement Association. Won Bedfordshire Senior Cup. 1948—Entered the FA Cup and in First Qualifying Round beat Stewartby Works 6-1 away, which is still our highest score in this competition. Reached second Qualifying Round before losing 3-1 at Hitchin Town in a replay. Won Bedfordshire Senior Cup. 1952—Were drawn away to Bedford Town in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. Supporters organized a train from Potton to Bedford but saw Potton lose 0-6.

1955—Made application to join London-based Parthenon League, but were rejected.

1956—After a season in limbo the Club joined the Central Alliance League Division One (South).

1961—Joined the United Counties League.

1963—Sunday football side Potton Casuals formed and played their home matches at The Hollow.

1964—Won Bedfordshire Senior Cup beating Shillington 5-3.

1967—Potton Casuals Reserves formed and work of volunteers saw a pitch prepared out of rough grassland, the area that is now part of the Cricket Club outfield.

1969—Lost 10-0 away to Cambridge United n the FA Cup (which is still our heaviest defeat in this competition).

1973—Our landlords, The Land Settlement Association wanted to sell the ground and our President, Peter Hutchinson, bought the ground and gave the club a 99 year lease at a peppercorn rent. Won League Knock Out Cup beating Bedford Eagles in the final.

1974—Finished bottom of Premier Division.

1976—Won Bedfordshire Senior Cup. 1977—Floodlights installed.

1978—Agreement was reached with Potton Town Cricket Club that they could use the facilities at The Hollow. Won Bedfordshire Senior Cup for fifth time.

1984—Old dressing rooms (including communal bath) and clubroom was knocked down and replaced by the current clubhouse and dressing room. Potton Sports & Social Club formed, which comprised Potton United FC, Potton Town CC and Potton Timber Ltd Sports Club.

1987—Won first League title when they were unbeaten on their travels.

1988—New wooden stand built. Finished fourth in League.

1989—Won League title for second time and Ray Seekings scored a record 56 goals. Potton Tennis Club move to The Hollow with 2 tennis courts.

1990—Finished 14th in Premier Division. Reached the Fifth Round of the FA Vase before losing 3-1 away to Billericay in front of a crowd of 1000 plus. Woodentops Playgroup started using the clubhouse in January 1990.

1991—Finished fourth in League. Long serving Manager Terry King leaves the club and was replaced by Andy Lloyd and won Hunts Premier and Hinchingbrooke Cups. The Tennis Club enlarged their facilities and have 4 tennis courts incorporating two Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).

1994—Andy Lloyd resigned and was replaced by the charismatic Kenny Davidson (who is now living in Barbados).

1995—Won Bedfordshire Premier Cup. 16th in League.

1997—Participated in 6 Cup Finals winning four of them. Finished fourth in Premier Division.

1998—Finished 14th in League. Kenny Davidson left the club and was replaced by Martin Humberstone, then Reserve Team Manager.

2001—Relegated to Division One after third consecutive season in a relegation place.

2002—Finished 15th in Division One before former Club Captain and fans favourite Dick Newman was appointed Manager.

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2003—Wooden stand destroyed by fire. To mark the Club’s 60th Anniversary the Club played Rushden & Diamonds X1 that consisted mainly of youth players in front of a crowd of 450. Finished sixth in Division One. 2004—A storming campaign saw the Royals winning the Division One title with 80 points and scoring at about 3 goals per game. Match between a Potton United X1 (comprising ex players) and an Arsenal Ex Professional & Celebrity X1 was played when the current stand was officially opened and named The Derek Inskip Stand. Recorded highest win in FA Vase (4-1) when we beat Edgware Town away in Round 2.

2005— Early in the year saw the death of two stalwarts of the club. Derek Inskip passed away in January having completed 50 years as Secretary And Terry King passed away in February—he was associated with the club for 40 years as player and then Manager. Reached Round Four of FA Vase before losing 2-1 at Bury Town. Finished runners-up to Cogenhoe United. A league match at Potton against Cogenhoe had to be abandoned due to floodlight failure and the rearranged match was the last of the season and Cogenhoe held on to a draw to secure the title by one point in front of a crowd over 300. Won League Knock Out Cup beating Woodford United in the final. Joint Managers Dick Newman and Roy Bloxham won 3 Manager of the Month awards as well as Manager of the Season award. Dick Newman resigned and was replaced by Ian Donnelly.

2006—Finished runners-up again, this time to Woodford United on goal difference. Roy Bloxham replaced Ian Donnelly as Manager and also bringing back Dick Newman as Assistant.

2007—Finished fourth in League and lost on penalties in Final of League Knock Out Cup to Boston Town. Roy Bloxham resigned as Manager and was replaced by Dean Chapman who had to build a new team as all of the first team had left to join other local clubs. We reached the Fourth Round of the FA Vase before losing 2-1 to eventual finalists AFC Totton. Finished fourth in league.

2008—After finishing our league programme early in April we had a nervous wait for other clubs to finish their programme of matches and escaped relegation by one point. Dean Chapman resigned as Manager and was replaced by Dean Shipp. Another rebuilding of the squad with the emphasis on youth and local players. Constitution of Potton Sports & Social Club revised to now incorporate as members—Potton United FC, Potton Town CC, Potton Tennis Club and Woodentops Playgroup.

2009—Finished second from bottom in the Premier Division, and under instructions from the FA to the UCL the club were relegated to the Division One as the ground did not come up to the required standards.

July 2009—Manager Dean Shipp tendered his resignation and Tom Galvin and Declan Milton were appointed Joint Managers, being assisted by Tony Galvin, the ex Spurs and Republic of Ireland player as Head Coach.

2009-10—Finished in the bottom half of Division One and losing finalist in Bedfordshire Senior Trophy 2010-11—In September Tom Galvin decided he wanted to concentrate on playing and so Darren Staniforth and Glen Clark were appointed joint Managers. Finished near bottom of Division One. 2011-12—Darren and Glen still in charge, signing a few new players. Nicky Stocks replaced Glen Clark during the year. Reserves reformed under the management of Duncan Field and Kieran Dempsey and they will compete in Division Two of the Bedfordshire County League.

2012-13—In lower level of both UCL and Bedfordshire County Leagues. Reached final of Beds FA Senior Trophy but lost 1-0 to Bedford FC. In March 2013 ground improvements finished that included fencing round the pitch, hard standing now all the way round the pitch and pay hut.

2013-14—Planning permission granted for covered standing for 50 spectators. Applied for funding for new floodlights. First Team finished 10th in league and Reserves in lower half odf their league.

2014-15—Application for grant for new floodlights has been granted and new floodlights being installed. Small Spectator Stand being installed. Reserves enter UCL Reserve Division under management of Nicky Stocks and a Potton United Under 18 has been entered in the Royston Crow League and will play their home matches at The Hollow on Sundays. The 1st team finished in 3rd place in Div 1, just missing out on promotion and got to the UCL knock-out cup final, losing 3-0 to AFC Rushden & Diamonds.

2015-16 – The club finished in 7th position in Division one, narrowly missing out on a FA Cup place for the next season 2016-17 – The club enter a reserve side back in the UCL under the management of Matt Gedney, Steve Maddix and Brad Smith and they make their way to the final of the Beds Intermediate Cup, losing on penalties to AFC Dunstable U21s. Laurence Revell takes over the rolw of 1st team Manager in October 2016 with Darren Staniforth stepping up to Football General Manager to oversee all teams within the club. The 1st team finish in 6th position in Division One which earns them a place in the FA Cup for the 2017-18 season.

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2017-18 – The club runs an under 18 team for only the second time in the clubs history, which was entered in the Northants Senior Youth League. Laurence resigns as manager in December 2016 and former Potton striker Steve Kuhne takes over the role assisted by Lee Pyke. The 1st team go on a great run in February/March which sees them finish as runners up and promoted back to Step 5 of the football pyramid. They also feature in the final of the North Beds Charity Cup, beating Bedford FC 2-0. The reserves management resign in January and are replaced by senior players James Jordan and Joe Wills.

2018-19 – The FA laterally moved the 1st team to the Spartan South Midlands League but the reserves remain in the UCL. The 1st team finished a creditable 7th place in the league and made the final of the league challenge trophy. Steve Kuhne resigns at the end of the season and Laurence Revell returns to the club as manager.

2019-20 – Jimmy Martin joins management team as coach then takes over when Revell resigns in February. Reached final of Bedfordshire Senior Cup but the season was abandoned in March due to global pandemic Coronavirus.

2020-21 – another season abandoned due to Coronavirus. In May the club were advised they would be laterally moved back to the UCL. An unsuccessful appeal means we will be heading north for all our league fixtures.

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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 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.

For more information contact easingtonsports@hotmail.com

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.

VISIT: EasingtonSportsfc.com – For the latest fixtures, results, news and much more…

EASINGTON SPORTS FOOTBALL CLUB

VISIT: EasingtonSportsfc.com – For the latest fixtures, results, news and much more…