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WELCOME
We are delighted to welcome Marston to Gold Street for what promises to be an excitingmatch.Lastweek's4-2victoryagainstastrongElstowsideshowedourteam’s resilience and application, and we’re looking to build on the momentum of recent gamestoday.
The match against Elstow was a true testament to our squad’s capability and determination. Securing a 4-2 win against such a formidable opponent was no easy feat,andeveryplayer’scontributionwasinvaluable.Let’scontinuetocarrythatwinning ethosintotoday’sgame.
Gamesarecomingthickandfastnow,withnobreakuntilatleastApril.Thisperiodwill testoursquad'sdepthandstamina,andit'sessentialtoutiliseeverymember
It’s inspiring to see the dedication of so many players, with many having reached 100 games or more for Riseley. Their commitment and passion are the heartbeat of this team,andtheysetafantasticexampleforeveryone
Looking ahead, we have an exciting challenge at the start of March with the Brittania Cup semi-final against Caldecote. We would love to have as much support as possible to cheer us on our quest for silverware. Your presencecanmakeallthedifference!
We will continue to give it our all on the pitch today and continuetostriveforexcellence.ComeonRiseley!
Mark Field
MarkField (Manager)
Weextendawarmwelcometotheplayers,coaches, officialsandsupportersofMarstonSheltonRovers FootballClub Wewereunluckynottocomeaway withapointfromourvisittoMarstonintheearly partofthisseason Sincethen,ourvisitorshave developedintooneoftheleague’sstrongestteams andtheyarrivetodayastheformteamchallenging WoottonBlueCrossforthePremierDivisiontitle,so weareexpectingachallengingmatch
Weenjoyedsomeclosematchesandmemorable victoriesagainstMarstonwhenwewerefirst promotedtothepremierdivisioninthe1990s Oneof thebestgoalsIhaveeverseenbyaRiseleyplayer wasscoredbyGlenSurridgeagainstMarstonat GoldStreet.Hisjinkingrunfromhisownhalfaround mostoftheMarstonteamwas(inhiswords) reminiscentofMaradona–whichhehasbeen remindingusaboutforthelast30years!
Let’shopeourteamrisetothechallengeagain today,astheyhavedoneagainstthedivision’s strongestteamsthroughouttheseasonsofar.Last week’swinathometoElstowAbbeywaswelldeserved.Itwaspleasingtoseehowtheteam remainedorganisedanddeterminedwhenElstow putusunderpressureforaperiodinthesecond half.Danielmadesomeimportantsavesandthe wholeteamdefendedwell,avoidingthemistakes thatcostusvaluablepointsbeforeChristmas.
Withonlythreepointsseparating6teams,every pointwillbevitaloverthenextfewweeks Although wehavemadeprogressin2025,thishasbeen
achievedwithathreadbaresquadformostofthe gameswithsomekeyplayersnotbeingavailableona consistentbasis Markhasdonereallywelltoadapthis plansfortheteambutitmustbefrustratingnotbeing abletorelyonhisstrongestsquadbeingavailable Withacupsemi-finaltolookforwardto,let’shopethis motivateseveryonetosupportMarkthroughthefinal partofthisseason
Finally,abigthankyoutoMrsJohnsonfororganising thefundraisingcardafterlastweek’shomematch Thismakesavaluedcontributiontoourfundraising
DavidBalderstone (Chairperson)
MARSTON Welcometotodays
MarstonSheltonRoversFootballClubformed in1898standsasoneoftheoldestfootball clubsinBedfordshire JoiningtheBedford& DistrictLeague,theclubswiftlyestablished itselfasaformidableforce.Inthe1932-33 season,theysecuredtheDivisionTwotitle, pavingthewayforevengreater accomplishments.Between1935-36and 1938-39,theclubachievedanextraordinary featbywinningtheleaguechampionshipfor fourconsecutiveseasons,atestamentto theirdominanceinlocalfootball.
In1946,MarstonSheltonRoversmadea remarkablemove,ascendingtoDivisionOne oftheSouthMidlandsLeague Thefollowing season,theleagueunderwentaname changetothePremierDivision.Despitefacing challengesandrelegationtoDivisionOne afterthe1951-52season,theclub demonstratedremarkableresilience.They bouncedbackbysecuringtherunners-up positioninDivisionOneduringthe1953-54 season,ultimatelyearningpromotionbackto thePremierDivision.
The1960-61seasonwitnessedtheclub’s relegationtoDivisionOneafterfinishingin second-to-lastpositioninthePremier Division.Thesubsequentyearsweremarked byfurtherchallenges,withtheclub experiencingconsecutivebottomfinishesin DivisionOneinthe1970-71and1972-73 seasons.Consequently,MarstonShelton Roversmadethedecisiontoleavetheleague andreturntoDivisionOneoftheBedford& .However,theyquickly
demonstratedtheirabilitytobounceback, winningDivisionOneattheveryfirstattempt. Thissuccesswasfollowedbyfurther triumphs,includingtheDivisionTwo championshipin1977-78andanother DivisionOnetitlein1987-88
Intheearly2000s,MarstonSheltonRovers experiencedarollercoasterofdivisions They securedafourth-placefinishinDivisionTwo in2002-03,whichpropelledthemtoDivision One.However,theirjourneywasn’twithout setbacks,astheyfacedrelegationin200405.
Buttheclub’sfortunestookapositiveturnin 2009-10,whentheyclinchedathird-place finishinDivisionTwo.Thisachievement pavedthewayfortheirpromotiontoDivision One.Theclubcontinueditsupward trajectory,finishingthirdinDivisionOnein 2011-12,whichearnedthemacovetedspotin thePremierDivision
The2016-17seasonwasparticularly remarkableasMarstonSheltonRovers achievedahistoricvictoryintheBritannia Cup.Thefollowingseasonmarkedanother milestonewiththeirdebutintheFAVase Althoughtheyfacedanarrow2-1defeatto HillingdonBoroughinthefirstqualifying round,theclub’sparticipationintheFAVase wasatestamenttotheirgrowingsuccess
Despiteplayinghomefixturesawayfrom MarstonMoretaineinrecentyears,theclub’s facilitiesunderwentanupgrade
visitors
SHELTONROVERS
Thenewchangingroomfacilitiesmetthe requirementsfortheBedfordshirePremier Division,allowingthefirstteamtoreturn home Thisdevelopmentwasasignificant milestonefortheclub,asitenabledthem tocontinueplayingtheirhomegamesin MarstonMoretaine
MarstonSheltonRovers’heritageisalso evidentintheirkit Sincetheirformation,the clubhasproudlywornclaretandblue,a symboloftheirorigins Witharichhistory spanningoveracentury,MarstonShelton RoversF.C.remainsacornerstoneofthe Bedfordshirefootballcommunity.Theclub embodiesresilience,tradition,andadeep commitmenttothesport.
HEAD2HEAD
Played: 23
Sports Wins: 8
Rovers Wins: 9
Draws: 4
Goals For: 50
Goals Against: 35
First Game: 29/10/1909: Riseley 4 vs 1 Marston rovers Biggest Win: 11-0
Heaviest Defeat: 5-2
LAST5
21/09/2024: MSRFC 2-1 RSFC
13/01/2024: RSFC 3-0 MSRFC
02/09/2023: MSRFC 3-1 RSFC 10/04/2023: RSFC 0-0 MSRFC
24/09/2022: MSRFC 1-1 RSFC
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THEWORLD’SGREATESTDRIVINGEVENT
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Centrally located at the purpose-built Bedford Autodrome
PROUD TO SUPPORT RISELEY SPORTS FC
Multi-activity programme with scoring and prizes
Smart trackside hospitality suites with excellent catering
Superb instructors who encourage you to push to the limit
Over 5 miles of track and 4 circuits, with huge run-off areas
Individuals, small teams and corporate groups are welcome
InTheCommunity
Mondays
•Over60’sGym-10:00-RiseleyChildren’sCentre&CommunityHub
Tuesdays
•EarlyRisersSingingGroup-08:45-RiseleyPrimarySchool
•Pilates-09:00-RiseleyChildren’sCentre&CommunityHub
•RiseleyRabbits(TotsGroup)-09:15-RiseleyVillageHall
Wednesdays
•YouthTheatre-18:00-RiseleyVillageHall
Thursdays
•Knit&Natter-09:30-RiseleyVillageHall
•Rise&ShineCoffeeShop-09:30-RiseleyVillageHall
•BowlsClub-19:30-RiseleyVillageHall
Fridays
•FridaysBar-19:30-RiseleyVillageHall
Saturday8thMarch Fire&IceBall 19:00-00:00 RiseleyVillageHall
WelcomeDrink-Dinner-BandEntertainment £40.00 riseleyball@outlook.com
AllSaintsChurchYouthClub
AllSaintsChurchRiseley-18:45-20:00 SchoolYears4,5,6,7&8-Subs:£1.00 EveryOtherFriday 25/10/24,15/11/24,29/11/24
BusStopCafe YouthDropInCafe RiseleyVillageHall Thursdays(TermTime) 15:30-17:00 SchoolYears7-13 Tuck,Games&LotsOfFun
RiseleyCommunityHub LiveMusic 21/02/25 19:30
LeeAbrahams, SarahChiari,JonLane Tickets:£10.00 Riseleyhub@gmail com
28thFebruary RiseleyVillageHallQuiz 19:30 RiseleyVillageHall
Duringthefollowingseason(2017/18),Sportsunderwentatransformative phase.TheyunveiledaredesignedclubbadgedesignedbyplayerJackHealy. Thebadge,votedonbythethen-currentsquad,skilfullyincorporatedthe SportingTargetslogoandpaidhomagetotheRiseleybrook,whichflows paralleltoSports’homeground.
Atthesametime,Sportsachievedaremarkablefeatbysecuringthesecond spotintheleagueandearningpromotionfromDivisionOnebacktothe BedfordshireCountyPremierDivisionafteranine-yearhiatus.Theyalso reachedthefinalofTheBedfordshireF.AIntermediateCup,wheretheynarrowly lost2-1toAFCDunstableU21s.Dunstable’swinninggoalcameinthe89th minute,whileSports’goalwasscoredbyJakeHislopinthefirsthalf.
LEGACIES
26/08/17:Sandy1-3RiseleySports
02/09/17:RiseleySports4-3Henlow
09/09/17:BiggleswadeFCRes 0-0RiseleySports
16/09/17:Wixams1-0RiseleySports
23/09/17:RiseleySportsH-WM&DHClaphamSports
24/09/17:RiseleySports6-2BedfordSA
30/09/17:RiseleySports1-3TotternhoeRes
07/10/17:RiseleySports2-1Sandy
14/10/17:BedfordSA3-5RiseleySports
28/10/17:RiseleySports3-2ChristiansInSport(Luton)(IntermediateCup2R)
04/11/17:RiseleySports6-0The61FCRes
11/11/17:RiseleySports3-0BiggleswadeFCRes
18/11/17:CranfieldUtdRes0-2RiseleySports
25/11/17:RiseleySports3-2MeltisAlbion
02/12/17:LeaSportsPSG1-1RiseleySports
09/12/17:RiseleySports3-1CranfieldUtdRes
16/12/17:FlitwickTownRes 1-1RiseleySports
30/12/17:The61FCRes0-6RiseleySports
06/01/18:RiseleySports4-3BedfordSA(CentenaryCup1R)
13/01/18:SheffordTown&CamptonRes 0-3RiseleySports(IntermediateCupQ/F)
27/01/18:RiseleySports2-1SheffordTown&CamptonRes. 03/02/18:Wixmas2-3RiseleySports
10/02/18:RiseleySports3-1AFCKempstonTown&BedfordCollegeRes 17/02/18:BedfordSA1-1PRiseleySports(IntermediateCupS/F) 24/02/18:Henlow0-0RiseleySports
10/03/18:AFCKempstonTown&BedfordCollegeRes2-6RiseleySports
17/03/18:RiseleySports2-0Henlow(CentenaryCupQ/F)
24/03/18:CranfieldUtdResP1-1RiseleySports(CentenaryCupS/F)
07/04/18:RiseleySports4-1FlitwickTownRes
14/04/18:MeltisAlbion0-10RiseleySports
21/04/18:RiseleySports2-1LeaSportsPSG
25/04/18:AFCDunstableU212-1RiseleySports(IntermediateCupFinal)
28/04/18:TotternhoeRes3-2RiseleySports
05/05/18:SheffordTown&CamptonRes.4-0RiseleySports
AUGUST
FIXTURES,RESULTS
31/08/24-CranfieldUnitedRes.
SEPTEMBER
07/09/24-CrawleyGreenDev. 14/09/24-ElstowAbbey 21/09/24-MarstonSheltonRovers 28/09/24-FlitwickTown
OCTOBER
05/10/24-QueensParkCrescents 12/10/24-WoottonBlueCross 19/10/24-SheffordTown&CamptonRes 22/10/24-StotfoldDev (19:45) 26/10/24-Caldecote
NOVEMBER
02/11/24-TotternhoeRes 09/11/24-BiggleswadeFCRes 16/11/24-AFCOakley 23/11/24-BiggleswadeFCRes DECEMBER
07/12/24-BiggleswadeUnitedRes 14/12/24-SheffordTown&CamptonRes JANUARY
04/01/25-Caldecote
11/01/25-CranfieldUnitedRes. 18/01/25-SheffordTown&CamptonRes. 25/01/25-QueensParkCrescents
FEBRUARY
01/02/25-CrawleyGreenReserves 08/02/25-ElstowAbbey 15/02/25-MarstonSheltonRovers 22/02/25-FlitwickTown MARCH
01/03/25-Caldecote 08/03/25-CranfieldUtd.Res. 15/03/25-BiggleswadeFCRes. 22/03/25-BiggleswadeUtd.Res. 29/03/25-QueensParkCrescents APRIL
05/04/2512/04/2519/04/2526/04/25-
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THE2024/25SEASON &APPERIANCES
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LEAGUEROUNDUP
TheBedfordshireCountyFootballLeague
ByPeterFrancis
Saturday8thFebruary2025
MarstonSheltonRoversnowjustgoal differenceoffthetopofthePremierDivision table
PremierDivisionsupportedbySportsform Thereisnochangeattheheadofthetable standingsfollowingwinsforthetopthree clubs.LeagueleadersWoottonBlueCrosswith goalsfromMattGraver,AlanHenmanand KeatonMarshgaininga3-1homevictoryover FlitwickTownwhosereplycameviaPhil Matthewstoremaingoaldifferenceaheadof MarstonSheltonRoverswhoremainunbeaten intheirlasteightoutingsand100%ontheroad thisseasonwhenabraceofgoalsfromLuke CliffordandastrikefromJamieCerminara sawthemendQueensParkCrescentsseven gameunbeatenrunand100%season'shome recordwitha3-1victoryagainstalonereply fromIsmailRakhmanfortheCrescents.
InthirdspotareAFCOakleywhowere3-1 homewinnersoverTotternhoeReserveswith goalsfromChisomAmadi,Omojiseoluwa BankoleandJamesBox.Thelonevisitorsreply comingfromLiamAndrews Whilstfourthplace CranfieldUnitedReservesrunout3-2home winnersovernowsixth.placeCaldecotewho havenowfailedtowinanyoftheirlastsix outings.SeanByrne,JosephBygravesand RyanMellorallfoundthebackofthenetfor UnitedagainstrepliesviaRafeGoodmanand LloydJones
Jumpingabovelastseason'schampionsinto fifthplaceongoaldifferenceareBiggleswade
UnitedReservesthankstotheir7-2victoryat BiggleswadeFCReserves.KingsleyBatesled thewaywithfourgoalstogoalongsidesingle goalsfromSeyramHammond,Cameron WatsonandJamieEssam..Whilstalso enjoyinglifeontheroadwereCrawleyGreen Developmentinwinning5-0atSheffordTown &CamptonReserves,LucasFisherwithahattrickandgoalsfromKingsleyGibbonsand RobbyDoranbringingupthenaphand.
Elsewhere,returningtowinningwaysforthe firsttimeinsixoutingswereRiseleySports whereabraceofgoalsfromJayWillettand strikesfromJamesCookeandFreddie Spavinstookthemtoa4-2homesuccess overElstowAbbeywhoserepliescamefrom DanielGreenandGlennTumulity
BRITTANIACUP-SEMI-FINALS
•CaldecoteVsRiseleySports •CranfieldUtdRes VsTotternhoeRes
FullReviewOfALLOfLastWeekendsBedfordshire CountyFootballLeagueGames
Availableat: www.bedfordshirefootballleague.co.uk
PlayerSpotlight
MeettheplayersofRSFC
byinihName:JordanHarris
Age:30
PlayingPosition:LeftBack
Debut:2012VsPotton
Appearances:310
Goals:13
PreviousClub:N/A
Nickname:Jord/Jordi
Occupation:ProjectManager
FootballingHonours:Backtobackpromotionswith RiseleytoreachthePrem&partofthedoublewinning side,RSFCClubmanoftheyearx3
FootballingAmbition:Winningleaguetitlesandcups
TeamSupports:TottenhamHotspur
FavouritePlayer:LedleyKing
FavouriteFood:SteakPie&Mash
FavouriteDrink:PintOfTimothyTaylor(Landlord)
FavouriteTVProgramme:Sport/PeakyBlinders
FavouriteMusician/Band:Odat
Jordi
Name:JamieSimmons
Age:30
PlayingPosition:CentreMidfelu
Debut:2015VsQueensParkCreacents
Appearances:223
Goals:20
PreviousClub:Clapham
Nickname:Simmo
Occupation:AssociateDirector
FootballingHonours:League&Cupdouble wimners
FootballAmbition:RetireWithRiseley
TeamSupports:Arsenal
FavouritePlayer:BukayoSaka
FavouriteFood:Mac&Christmas
FavouriteDrink:Beer
FavouriteTVProgramme:TheOffice
FavouriteMusician/Band:DMAs
PITCHPERFECT
End-of-SeasonPitchReservations
Asthefootballseasonmovesintoitssecondphase,clubsandteamsmuststartplanningtheirend-of-season pitchreservationstoensureasmoothtransitionintothesummermonths Whetheryou’reorganizingawards ceremonies,friendlymatches,trainingsessions,orpre-seasonpreparations,securingyourpitchinadvanceis crucial Here’showtogetstarted
1.AssessYourNeeds
Beforemakinganyreservations,determinewhatyouneedthepitchfor
Commonend-of-seasonusesinclude:
•Finalleaguematchesandcupgames
•Trainingsessionsbeforesummertournaments
•Clubpresentationandawardsdays
•Friendlyfixturesandcharitymatches
•Pre-seasonwarm-upsforthenextcampaign
Onceyou’veoutlinedyourrequirements,youcanmoveontosecuringtherightdatesandtimes.
2.BookEarly
Pitchavailabilitycanbecomecompetitiveattheendoftheseason,especiallyifmultipleteamsusethesame facility.Contactthecluborpitchproviderasearlyaspossibletosecureyourpreferredslots.Ifyourclubshares thegroundwithothersports,suchascricket,considertheirschedulestoavoidconflicts.
3.ConsiderPitchMaintenanceSchedules
Manyclubsandcouncilsschedulepitchrenovations,suchasre-seeding,aeration,andrestingthesurface,during theoff-season Speaktoyourgroundstafforlocalcounciltounderstandtheirmaintenanceplansandensure yourbookingsdon’tinterferewithessentialwork
FinalThoughts
Awell-organisedpitchreservationstrategyensuresyourclubcancelebratetheendoftheseasoninstylewhile alsopreparingforthefuture Bybookingearly,communicatingeffectively,andworkingaroundmaintenance schedules,youcanmaximisetheuseofyourfacilitiesandsetthestageforcontinuedsuccess
KO:14:30
BritanniaCup:Semi-Final
GroundsAddress:Caldecote PlayingField,HarveyClose, UpperCaldecote, BiggleswadeSG189BQ
Admission:Adult:Free Children:Free Saturday1stMarch
ClubColours:RedandWhite
Facebook:@caldecotefootballclub
X:@Caldecoteafc
FirstGame:20/02/1965:CaldecoteVs RSFC(BedsDistrictLeague-Div.3)
BiggestWin:7-0(05/01/1991)
HeaviestDefeat:8-1(08/01/2005)
OURPLAYERPATHWAYCLUB
07/09/24:KTFC1-7NorthamptonGPR
14/09/24:KTFC0-8LongBuckbyAFCRes
21/09/24:KTFC4-0GreatPaxtonRes (CC)
28/09/24:WoodfordUtdA3-1KTFC
05/10/24:KTFC0-1WoodfordUtdA
12/10/24:Catworth1-2KTFC
19/10/24:KTFC1-7ICASports(CC)
26/10/24:KetteringIseLodge8-3KTFC
02/11/24:KTFC4-2DaventryDraytonGrange
09/11/24:ThrapstonVenturasRes 9-0KTFC
16/11/24:KTFC0-4Weedon
23/11/24:KTFC1-1CorbyRoversRes
30/11/24:KTFC2-4LongBuckbyRes (LC)
14/12/24:KTFC2-2Catworth
18/01/25:Weedon1-1KTFC
01/02/25:CorbyRoversRes 3-2KTFC
08/02/25:KTFC1-3HeyfordAthleticA
15/02/25:DaventryDraytonGrange-KTFC
22/02/25:KTFC-KetteringIseLodge
01/03/25:KTFC-ThrapstonVenturasRes.
08/03/25:LongBuckbyRes.-KTFC
29/03/25:HeyfordAthA-KTFC
05/04/25:NorthamptonGPR-KTFC
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