3PM, SATURDAY 13TH APRIL 2024
ROYSTON
KETTERING TOWN
TOWN
PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL
VS MATCH SPONSOR:
Saturday 13th April 2024
Kick Off: 3pm
Royston Town FC would like to welcome today's opponents Kettering Town FC for their visit to Garden Walk for this Pitching In Southern Football League Premier Division Central fixture.
We wish their Players, Officials and Supporters an enjoyable afternoon and hope that the match will be a keenly contested and entertaining game.
We also welcome today’s Match Officials and hope they too have an enjoyable game.
PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE - PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL
TODAY’S MATCH IS KINDLY SPONSORED BY ROYSTON TOWN OFFICIAL SHIRT SPONSOR
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CLUB HONOURS
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Herts County League (Div I) 1969-70, 1972-73
Herts County League (Premier Div) 1976-1977
South Midlands League (Div I) 1977-1978
South Midlands Reserve League (Div II) 1978-1979
South Midlands Reserve League (Div I) 1979-1980
North Herts (Div IV) League Cup, 1978-79, 1979-1980
Herts Charity Shield, 1981-82, 1989-90, 1996-1997
Herts Intermediate Cup, 1988-1989
Chiltern Youth League (Div I) 1989-1990
South Combinations Reserve Floodlight Cup, 1992-1993
Chiltern Youth League Cup, 1992-1993
South Midlands Challenge Trophy, 1995-1996
Eastern Region Women’s League (Div II) 1998-1999
Eastern Counties Youth League Cup, 2001-2002
South Midlands Reserve Challenge Cup 2004-2005
KB Tyres Division III Champions 2006-2007
South Midlands League (Div I) 2008-2009
South Midlands League Cup (Div I) 2008-2009
South Midlands Floodlit Cup 1994-1995 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012
South Midlands Reserve League (Div II East) 2008-2009
South Midlands Reserve Challenge Cup 2008-2009
KB Tyres Division I League Cup 2009-2010
South Midlands Reserve Floodlit Cup 2009-2010
BIS Cambs League Division 2A 2010/2011
BIS Cambs League Divisional Champions 2010/2011
Veterans Cambridgeshire Invitation Cup 2010/2011
South Midlands Premier League 2011/2012
South Midlands Premier League Cup 2011/2012
Suburban League North Division 2012/2013, 2013/2014
Joint Winners of the Hinchingbrooke Cup 2013
Eastern Region Women’s League Plate 2013/2014, 2014/15
Suburban Premier League 2015-16
Eastern Region Women’s League Division 1 West 2015/16
Southern League Div 1 Central 2016/17
Southern League Challenge Cup 2021/22
RUNNERS UP
South Midlands Challenge Cup, 1978-1979
Herts Charity Shield, 1978-79, 1998-99, 2004-05, 2008-2009
South Midlands League (Premier Div) 1979-1980
North Herts (Div IV) 1979-1980
North Herts (Div III) 1981-1982
North Herts (Div II) 1982-1983
South Midlands Res Section Trophy, 1982-1983
Chiltern Youth League Cup, 1986-87, 1988-1989
Herts Intermediate Cup, 1989-1990
Herts County Youth Cup, 1992-1993
North Herts (Div I), 1993-1994
South Midlands Floodlit Cup, 1995-1996
Herts F.A. Women’s Cup, 1998-99, 2001-2002 2013/14
Eastern Region Women’s League (Div I) 1999-2000, 2013/2014 2014/15
Eastern Junior Plate, 2001-2002
KB Tyres Division I 2008-2009, 2009-2010
South Midlands Reserve Challenge Trophy 2009-2010
South Midlands Reserves Floodlit Cup 2010/2011
Hertfordshire Women’s County Cup 2013/2014
Eastern Region Women’s League, League Cup 2014/15
Southern League Division 1 Central 2014/15 2015/16
Saturday 13th April
Kick Off: 3PM
Scott Taylor / James Smith SPORTS THERAPISTS
MATCHDAY SPONSOR
Michael Hunter
TODAY’S
Chris Watters MANAGER
Richard Lavery
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WHO’S GOT WHO? WHO’S GOT WHO?
TODAY’S FIXTURES IN THE TODAY’S FIXTURES IN THE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN LEAGUE PITCHING IN SOUTHERN LEAGUE
PREMIER CENTRAL DIVISION
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We are pleased to introduce 1000GBP.com – a weekly online football quiz which combines fun and challenging questions with fundraising for non-league clubs like ourselves at Royston Town FC.
Each week 1000GBP.com offers 50 chances for supporters and their clubs to win money, including a top prize of £1000, which will be split evenly between the winning player and their nominated non-league club – so in your case, it could be you and The Crows very soon.
What makes 1000GBP especially unique is that they automatically donate up to 30% of all fees to the nominated clubs, regardless of whether or not the questions are answered correctly.
Since the start of this season, many clubs have already benefited and as of 5th February, they include Saffron Walden Town FC (£6637), Colney Heath FC (£2524), FC Clacton (£1966) and Stapenhill FC (£1578) Money that will be enormously useful for clubs such as ours, that are so important to local communities and supporters
It’s really easy to take part and help the club. Just register as a player at www.1000gbp.com, purchase a question pack, and select a category. Each multiple choice question has been specifically written for 1000GBP.com. The time option you choose determines how many points you win and if you correctly answer the question before the clock runs down, you’ll immediately be entered into the weekly prize draw – and each point won represents an additional place in that draw!
The weekly competition closes at midnight each Sunday and winners are selected by a random number generator managed by an independent company on the next working day, with the results announced on our website Winning funds will be transferred to the online wallets of the successful players and clubs in the same week
We all know that our non-league clubs face challenging times and that football supporters love having their knowledge tested so 1000GBP.com was created to bring together both elements and we hope you’ll enjoy the challenge of the questions and the opportunity to win even more cash support for Royston Town FC and yourselves and be a part of our community by registering now at www 1000gbp com
FOOTBALLERS are often accused of forgetting their roots but that’s not necessarily a fair reflection of the reality Even this week, Aston Villa striker – and England Euro 2024 hopeful – Ollie Watkins took time out of his end of season run-in schedule to watch Truro City take on Torquay United in the National League South
Watkins’ mate Connor Riley-Lowe is Truro captain and the 28-year-old went along to show his support The pair played together at Exeter City but Watkins is no stranger to Non-League football following a loan spell at Weston-super-Mare a few years back before his career really took off in the EFL and, these days, beyond
Of course, Non-League is a haven for former top flight footballers, FA Cup winners and exinternationals – many enjoy winding down their careers on the pitch or go into management at the level. Some even enjoy great success. Others choose to focus on getting involved with a club off the pitch too. It will be interesting to see how many look to go that route in the future.
Former Crystal Palace winger Wilf Zaha is now involved with AFC Croydon Athletic – alongside British rap star Stormzy – and watched their Combined Counties League game at Camberley Town on Tuesday night.
In last week’s NLP, Tony Incenzo wrote a revealing piece with QPR defender Steve Cook and his involvement with Sussex-based outfit Westfield. The Mid Sussex League side are dreaming of climbing the Pyramid over the coming seasons with Cook happy to be helping out.
“Hastings is my home town,” the former Bournemouth man told Tony. “My mum and dad still live there. Westfield is only five minutes down the road and it is a lovely little village. Hopefully I can raise the club’s profile to push them forward.
“I decided to get involved because my close friend Jack Stapley and his family have been running Westfield for a while. I’d often spoken to Jack about the club and a lot of my friends play NonLeague. So I said to Jack: ‘Oh, if you ever need a hand or want me to help out then just let me know.’ And he replied: ‘Yeah!’
“I’ve always taken an interest in life below the EFL When I was a young Brighton player, I went out on loan to Non-League clubs at Havant & Waterlooville, Eastleigh, Eastbourne Borough and Mansfield Town (who were then in the Conference) It benefitted me a great deal I came up against tough adult opponents rather than other youth players It was a major influence on my early development and even the way I play football nowadays ”
And Cook recognises the important role Non-League football plays in the English game He added: “It is rewarding for me to give something back to the game Yes I am playing for Queens Park Rangers but I regularly chat to other Westfield officials via Zoom meetings which keep me in the loop I firmly believe our Non-League ranks play a huge part for any aspiring footballers who want to go far ”
WHO'S WHO OF THE CROWS
ylee Mitchell (Goalkeeper)
oined on loan from Stevenage at the end of March. Rylee signed his first professional ontract with Stevenage in May 2023 has previously spent time on loan at Potters Bar ndhasfeaturedonthebenchatBroadhallWay
d Asafu-Adjaye (Defender)
ersatile defender who re-joined the Crows in 2019 after spending a season at ayes & Yeading. Started his playing career at Luton Town and broke into the 1st am during the 2008/9 season In total he made 64 appearances for The Hatters f ing to Forest Green Rovers and then to Hemel Hempstead Town
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ed us at the beginning of 2017/18, having spent the previous two Cambridge City where he made 60 appearances. He quickly settled into nd has proved to be a formidable addition for the Crows.
nry (Defender)
the Crows at the beginning of this season after spending a season at wn Ronnie was a product of the Spurs youth system, before going on to ames for Stevenage (the club’s all-time record appearances) in two spells of two seasons at Luton Town.
ghton (Defender)
d full-back who joined us in November 2019 from Kettering Town, where ent a successful four seasons. James has previously played for Hemel own, Cambridge City & Cambridge United
nsend-West (Defender)
n from Stevenage last season and signed on a permanent basis at the eason Mackye signed his first prof contract with Stevenage in October ade his professional debut in the Stevenage’s 3–2 EFL Trophy defeat ons in October 2020. Has previously been on loan at St Albans City.
nson (Defender)
Crows in November 2023 from St Ives Town, having previously been 18/19. Charlie started out at the Cambridge United academy and has yed St Neots Town and Bury Town
ge Djadja (Defender)
ned the Crows at the start of the campaign after impressing in pre-season His evious clubs include Farnham Town and Walton & Hersham
ie Williams (Midfield)
nedtheCrowsonloanfromStevenagelastseasonandwassignedonapermanent sis this season. Alfie joined Stevenage from Spurs and signed a pro deal with them April 2021. Made his professional debut for Stevenage in a 1–0 victory at unthorpe United in May 2021 Alfie has spent time on loan at Kings Langley, Hemel mpsteadTownandHayes&YeadingUnited.
in Keller (Midfield)
omising wide player who joined the Crows at the start of this season from ertfordshire rivals Kings Langley Came through the ranks at Stevenage before ning Hendon in November 2021 and then went on to play for Biggleswade Town nd before switching to Kings Langley
Young (Midfield)
ed the Crows in July 2023 He began his career with Norwich City, making sfortheirU18sandU21sbeforemovingon.Apaceyforwardwithakeeneye d has the ability to change a game Previous clubs include Ilkeston Town, ghTrinity,GranthamTown,FrickleyAthleticandLongEaton.
s Georgiou (Midfielder / Forward)
ng from Braintree Town Started his career at Stevenage FC and made his pro nst MKDons in 2017 Joined Wycombe Wanderers in 2020 Has had spells at ey,Hendon,StAlbansCityandBraintreeTown
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d dynamic midfielder who joined the Crows in July 2023 Samson signed for d United in February 2022 from Potters Bar Town but spent the rest of the that k on loan at the Scholars. Prior to playing at Potters Bar, Samson played at nandwasayoungsteratNorwichCity.
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p up the A505 when he joined the Crows from local rivals Hitchin Town
e began his career at Boreham Wood in 2016 and went out on loan to gs Langley - who liked what they saw, and signed him on a permanent oseasonstherebeforesigningforHitchinTowninthe2019-20season.
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s at the start of this season. Started his career in college football in playing for East Grinstead Town, Harrow Borough, Chalfont St. Peter, rtlandPhoenixinUSA,UxbridgeandNorthwood.
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m Enfield Town Started at Tottenham Hotspur’s academy, and has also d non-league experience with Carshalton Athletic, Potters Bar Town and St Neots
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his career at Southend United and spent time on loan at Harlow Town and dge Sports before moving to Walthamstow in July 2022. He was a firm fan avou teatWadhamLodgeandwasvotedSupporter’sPlayeroftheYearlastyear.
enDeLacy-Turner(Midfielder)
egan his youth career with AFC Wimbledon Has represented England at U17 and U18 igned for Aldershot Town in 2022 and made his senior debut for the Shots in the same ear. Has spent time on loan at Kings Langley, Beaconsfield and joined Redbridge at the artofthisseasonbeforejoiningtheCrows
FabioVirciglio(Midfield)
A product of the Crows U18s, Fabio has impressed for the U23s this season and he has nowforcedhiswayintotheFirstTeamsquadwherehecontinuestoperformwell
KianHarness(Forward)
Excitingyoungstrikerwhobrokeintothe1stteamsuadlastseason
Kianisalocallad who has come through the ranks of Royston Town Youth and our Under 18s and Under23s.
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TODAY'S OPPONENTS KETTERING TOWN Club History
TODAY'S OPPONENTS KETTERING TOWN Club History
TODAY'S OPPONENTS KETTERING TOWN Club History
