ROYSTON TOWN vs NEEDHAM MARKET - MATCHDAY PROGRAMME - TUESDAY 5TH OCTOBER

SOUTHERN LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP

ROYSTON TOWN FC vs NEEDHAM MARKET FC Tuesday 5nd October 2021 Kick Off: 7.45pm

Royston Town FC would like to welcome today's opponent Needham Market FC for their visit to Garden Walk for this Southern Football League Challenge Cup fixture.

We wish their Players, Officials and Supporters an enjoyable evening and hope that the match will be a keenly contested and entertaining game.

We also welcome tonight’s Match Officials and hope they too have an enjoyable game.

Royston Town Football Club President Chairman Secretary

Founded 1875 Alan Barlow Steve Jackson Terry McKinnell 9 Valley Rise, Royston, Herts SG8 9EY

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Treasurer Welfare Officer Fixture Secretary Executive Board

Webmaster Programme Editor Official Photographer

email: secretary@roystontownfc.co.uk Jeff Gill Angela Baulk Steve Endacott (07971 512402) Trevor Burrows, Andy Toovey, Eric Joyce, David Baulk, Angela Baulk, Chris Coote, Duncan Easley, Giles Parnwell, Neil MacLeod, Matt Clowery Steve Endacott Angela Baulk Kevin Richards

Football Management Team First Team Manager First Team Asst Manager Reserve Team Manager U18 Team Managers Women's Team Manager Vets Team Manager

Steve Castle Chris Watters Lewis Endacott Dan Evans/Matt Campany Lewis Endacott Lee Wilkinson

Ground

Garden Walk, Royston, Herts SG8 7HP Telephone (01763) 241204

Colours

First XI Reserves U18 Women's Vets

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Members of: The Hertfordshire Football Association Southern League Premier Division The Herts Senior County League Thurlow Nunn Youth League Eastern Region Women’s Football League The Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Ladies League Royston Town Football Club is an unincorporated association controlled by its members under the Constitution of RTFC

CLUB HONOURS WINNERS 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

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

SUPPLIERS OF PRIZES FOR THE FAMOUS ROYSTON TOWN FC MEAT RAFFLE

WHO'S WHO OF THE CROWS Joe Welch (Goalkeeper) Joined us from Chelmsford City in 2016/17, Joe started his career at Southend United before joining Histon where he played over 50 games and earned a loan deal at Stevenage. Joe’s other clubs include Ebbsfleet, Bromley and St Albans City.

Ed Asafu-Adjaye (Defender) Versatile defender who re-joined the Crows in 2019 after spending a season at Hayes & Yeading. Started his playing career at Luton Town and broke into the 1st team during the 2008/9 season. In total he made 64 appearances for The Hatters before moving to Forest Green Rovers and then to Hemel Hempstead Town.

Adam Murray (Defender) Adam joined us at the beginning of 2017/18, having spent the previous two seasons at Cambridge City where he made 60 appearances. He quickly settled into the squad and has proved to be a formidable addition for the Crows.

Ronnie Henry (Defender) Signed for the Crows at the beginning of this season after spending a season at Billericay Town. Ronnie was a product of the Spurs youth system, before going on to play 502 games for Stevenage (the club’s all-time record appearances) in two spells either side of two seasons at Luton Town.

Daniel Brathwaite (Defender) Club skipper, Dan joined the Crows from Chesham United for the start of 2015/16.

He is an experienced defender whose former clubs include Boreham Wood and Dover Athletic.

Dan Newton (Defender) Joined the Crows early into season 2020/21, Centre-Back Dan's previous clubs were Biggleswade FC and Northwood. He is a calm and confident defender and cousin of former Crow Joe Newton.

James Brighton (Defender) Experienced full-back who joined us in November 2019 from Kettering Town, where he had spent a successful four seasons. James has previously played for Hemel Hempstead Town, Cambridge City & Cambridge United.

Scott Bridges (Midfield) Scott re-joined the Crows in season 2020/21 after spending the previous season at Hayes & Yeading, having been a Crow for four years previously, scoring 71 goals in 194 appearances. Originally with Aston Villa until 2007, Scott then played most of his football at Banbury United.

Spyros Mentis (Midfield) Versatile, hard-working and tough-tackling midfielder or defender, Spyros re-joined The Crows in 2018/19 after a season away at Hayes & Yeading, he previously played just under 100 games for us from 2013 during his first spell at Garden Walk.

Tom Newman (Midfield) Joined the Crows at the start of 2018/19, Tom has impressed when called upon and has chipped in with some useful goals from midfield.

Isa Rotimi (Midfield) Young midfielder who signed for the Crows at the beginning of season 2019/20, Isa previously spent two seasons at Colney Heath.

Dan Green (Midfield) Joined us in December 2018 from Chesham United, Dan is an experienced midfielder whose other previous clubs include St Albans City and Dunstable Town.

Brandon Adams (Forward) Signed for the Crows in 2019, Brandon previously spent four years at Queens Park Rangers which included loan deals at Malaysian club Perlis and Linfield in Northern Ireland. After leaving the R’s in 2018 Brandon dropped into non-league hoping to catch the eye of pro clubs and has certainty impressed. After a short stint at Enfield Town he moved to Ware in 2018/19 and bagged an impressive 23 league goals in 25 games.

Josh Williams (Forward) Signed for the Crows at the start of last season after spending the previous season at Ware, where he scored 17 goals in 30 appearances, Josh previously played for FC Romania.

Isaac Galliford (Forward) Previously with Hitchin Town, St Neots Town & Hemel Hempstead after starting out with Luton Town. Isaac signed for us for the beginning of last season. Whilst with The Canaries Isaac’s performances earned him an England ‘C’ call-up.

Matt Bateman (Forward) Re-joined us for the start this season from Hemel Hempstead, where he spent last season after moving from the Crows. Matt signed for the Crows at the start of season 2019/20 and scored an impressive 24 goals in 41 games during that season to earn his move to Hemel. Previous to that Matt played a big part in Berkhamsted’s push for promotion in 2018/19 where he netted 43 times in 54 appearances for The Comrades.

Harry Draper (Forward) Signed for the Crows on loan from Stevenage at the start of this season. Harry has been with Stevenage from the age of eight, he signed his first professional deal at Boro’ in summer 2019 and then spent that season on loan at Hitchin Town.

Finlay Titchmarsh (Defender) Young defender who signed for the Crows at the beginning of this season, Finlay was originally with Barnet before having spells with Staines Town and Ware.

COME ON

YOU

CROWS!

TODAY'S OPPONENTS Needham Market FC Club History Needham Market Football Club was officially formed in 1919 although records do indicate that games were played in the late 1890’s in the town. The original home for the club was Young’s Meadow until a move to Crowley Park was the base until 1996. The club then moved and opened a new development called ‘Bloomfields’.

The complex is named after club stalwart Derrick Bloomfield who has given more than 70 years’ service to the club. As well as being a player Derrick has held virtually every role in the club. To recognise his service the club awarded him a testimonial match in 2004. He was also presented with a long service award from The FA for his achievement.

Over the years the club has won many trophies with one of the most notable being crowned champions of the Senior Division of The Suffolk & Ipswich League in the 1995/6 season. This coincided with the opening of ‘Bloomfields’ and a new chapter in the club’s history, as they applied for promotion to the Jewson League Division 1 which was duly accepted.

Other honours won by the club include The Suffolk & Ipswich League Cup in the 1977/78 season and the 1979/80 season. The Suffolk FA Junior Cup was won in 1984/85 and a successful trip to Portman Road saw the club victorious in The Suffolk FA Senior Cup in the 89/90 season and again in 2004/05.

After being in The Ridgeons League Division 1 for a number of years they finally finished as runners up in 2005. In the club’s inaugural season in the Ridgeons Premier Division they finished in a very creditable 6th place, and had a good run in The FA Vase going out to eventual winners Nantwich Town. Manager Mark Morsley left the club at the end of the season under good terms after being appointed Manager of AFC Sudbury.

The club acted swiftly and appointed Danny Laws and Chris Tracey as joint managers for the 2006/07 season. In their first season they assembled a very young and talented squad of players who gained experience and some notable results. The club won its first ever FA Cup tie when they defeated Desborough Town at home. In The Suffolk FA Premier Cup a record crowd of 750 saw Ipswich Town win 3-0 at ‘Bloomfields’, but the biggest achievement was finishing fourth in the Ridgeons League Premier Division and also lifting The East Anglian Cup after beating Concord Rangers in the final.

In 2007/08 Danny Laws was sole Manager after Chris Tracey returned to Sudbury. This season proved to be fantastic for Danny and the players as the club moved to a new level - finishing runners-up in the Ridgeons League Premier Division to Soham Town Rangers. Needham Market were also losing semifinalists in The FA Vase losing out to eventual winners Kirkham & Wesham. However cup glory was achieved by winning the Ridgeons League Challenge Cup by beating Gorleston 2-1 in the final.

Season 2009 / 2010 was the most successful in the clubs history. The 1st Team not only won The Eastern Counties League Premier Division for the first time, but also The Eastern Counties League League Challenge Cup to make it a double; a feat not achieved for some 15 years. A third successive Suffolk FA Premier Cup Final was also achieved only to be defeated by a very strong Ipswich Town XI. For the second consecutive season, the Quarter Finals of the FA Vase were reached only to once again be knocked out at this stage.

The 2010/11 Season saw a new chapter in Needham Market Football Clubs history as for the first time Step 4 Football awaited in the form of The Ryman League Division One North. The anticipation, optimism and confidence was very high at the start of the season but no one was getting carried away as consolidation in the league was the priority. Well who would have thought the season we were to have. Challenging at the top of the league for the whole season with East Thurrock United who would eventually go on and win the championship, but we would have another bite of the cherry as 2nd place was cemented in the league and a home semi-final play off. Unfortunately we would go on to lose this match to Brentwood Town, which was very difficult to take at the time especially as we finished 18 points ahead of them in the regular playing season.

Season 2011 / 2012 saw the club open its doors to a new venture as we introduced a full time Academy Programme for 16-18 year olds who would be studying for an NVQ in Sports Development half of the day and coached by Horlock the remainder of the day. The scheme was a success with the lads on the scheme forming our Reserve side who had an excellent season finishing runners up in the Ridgeons Reserve League North Division, Semi-Finalists in The Suffolk FA Senior Reserve Cup and reaching the 3rd Qualifying Round of The FA Youth Cup. The First Team once again challenged for The Ryman League Division One North Title up until Christmas when a run of bad results ended the automatic promotion route but the club remained in the play-off positions for the remainder of the season. Victory in the play off semi-final away at set up a play off final 36 hours later at league runners up Enfield Town. In truth this was too short a turnaround and we were both physically and mentally drained unfortunately losing the game 1-0.

Season 2012 / 2013 was a difficult one in comparison with the previous seasons in that Needham had a long barren spell without recording a win at Bloomfields until the New Year. The club did following his resignation from Leiston move quickly to get Mark Morsley in harness once more with Danny Laws. But with the lure of managing at a higher level Danny decided to take the vacant post at Leiston and Mark was forced to take on the responsibilities as Manager earlier than he had originally intended.

Season 2013 / 2014 saw Needham achieve a number of major achievements for the club most notably reaching the 4th Qualifying Round of The FA Cup for the first time losing 1-0 to Cambridge United in front of 1,784 spectators. In the League we managed to clinch 5th place and a play off spot. However, we lost the semi-final to Witham Town who were eventual play off winners.

Season 2014 / 2015 was yet another historic one as the 1st Team became Ryman League Division 1 North Champions sealing promotion to The Ryman Premier Division for the first time. A first for the club also saw our Reserve Side compete at Step 6 Thurlow Nunn Division 1 for the very first time. Conducting ourselves very well we finished in a respectable 16th position having won 10 out of 12 points in the last 4 games of the season. The Youth Team had a great run in The FA Youth Cup reaching the 1st Round Proper for the very first time only to bow out to Stevenage.

Season 2015 / 2016 saw the 1st Team competing at Step 3 of The Football League Pyramid for the first time in the Clubs History. Having won the Ryman North Division the previous Season they were now playing in The Ryman League Premier Division, which turned out to be a very hard season compared to the previous one. Survival was the main aim and this was achieved finishing in 20th position.

The 1st Teams second Season at Step 3 Season 2016 / 2017 saw them occupy a Play-Off Spot for virtually all season even leading the table for several weeks along the way. However results towards the end of the season saw them drop out of contention finishing in 9th place.

Season 2017 / 2018 was an indifferent year for the 1st Team with too many inconsistent results seeing the side in the bottom half of the table but always clear of the relegation area.

Season 2018 / 2019 overall was a very good year both on and off the pitch for the whole club. The 1st Team were moved sideways to the Southern League South following The FA’s League Re-Structuring.

This was by no means an ideal scenario but having been in the play-off frame for the majority of the season they fell away in the second half finishing in 11th.

Season 2019 / 2020 unfortunately did not get completed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic leading to an end in March 2020 for all Non-League & Youth Football. All results were therefore expunged and the season null and void. Prior to this terrible situation the 1st Team were in Mid Table and in a good run of form looking to push on for a late Play Off position. Although disappointing the season had to end early it was the only outcome that could have been reached due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and our thoughts and prayers go to all those effected.

Like the previous year Season 2020 / 2021 did not get completed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

The season was halted in Dec 2020 and when it came to a potential re-start the decision was made at the end of Feb 2021 to declare the season null and void due to the ongoing pandemic. Although having only played a handful of games the 1 st Team remained unbeaten and were joint top of the Southern League Premier Central.

WHO ARE YA? Needham Market FC Player Pen Pics Marcus Garnham Marcus joined the club in the summer of 2019 having played the previous two seasons at Leiston. He is a top keeper arguably one of, if not the best, non-league keepers around and we are delighted he agreed to join the club. With his experience he will form an excellent partnership behind his defenders and his experience has added a lot to the side on and off the pitch.

Owen Elsdon A product of the youth academy, Owen is learning the game all the time and has been putting in some excellent performances in the U18 and Reserve Teams and works hard in training with the goalkeeping coaches on developing all aspects of his game.

Kyle Hammond Kyle signed in June 2021 from fellow Southern League Central side Leiston. He played nearly 60 games whilst at Maldon & Tiptree having signed for them from Ipswich Town. He then moved to Leiston in the 2017/18 season. Kyle is no stranger to Manager Kev as he played at Maldon & Tiptree when he was their 1st Team Manager. A versatile Defender or Midfielder Kyle brings a wealth of experience to the team and we are delighted he has agreed to sign for the club.

Joshua Pollard Josh became Manager Kevin’s first summer signing of 2020 and a player he has previously worked with at Colchester United and Maldon & Tiptree. He signed for Coggehshall Town in Season 18/19 following his release from Colchester United. Josh also had loan spells at Maldon & Tiptree and Harlow Town. He signed for Colchester United as an under 15, having spent his early academy years at Ipswich Town, and signed his first professional contract with Colchester in the summer of 2017. He is a no nonsense defender who can also operate as a holding midfielder.

Daniel Morphew Dr. Dan Morphew having completed his Doctorate must make him the most intelligent player in the team! He is a 100% no-nonsense player who is elegant on the ball yet rugged in the tackle and is also a threat at set-pieces having scored 15 goals in his first two seasons. Despite what people think he is no relation to Keiran but together they have formed a solid partnership in the centre of defence.

Keiran Morphew Keiran is the first player to have come through the Clubs Academy to sign a contract with the first team.

He was given his chance in 2013 and has established himself as a fans favourite for his committed all action displays. He is a natural leader with his commanding performances and he is the current longest serving player in the team now in his 10th season where he passed over 300 appearances for the club.

Previously was Club Vice-Captain but now holds the skippers armband permanently.

Jake Dye Jake is a product of the very successful Needham Market Academy Scheme and is now in his 8th season for the club having already notched up over 200 appearances for the 1st team and is only in his early 20’s. A natural defender Jake works hard to improve his game every season and has added goals to his repertoire and has a very bright future ahead of him.

Noah Collard Noah is a product of the Clubs very successful Academy Scheme and is now a key player in the team following impressive and consistent displays since moving on from the U18’s and Reserve Team. He is a very tenacious player who possesses bags of energy and is developing his game all the time and has the ability to go far in the game and is definitely one for the future. This has been evident with many pro clubs having given him trials.

Byron Lawrence Byron’s ability on the ball and eye for a pass in the centre of the park as a playmaker makes him an excellent signing for the team. Very handy at set-pieces too and his all-round play has added and contributed to what was potentially looking like a successful season before it was curtailed.

Tariq Issa Tariq signed in July 2021 from Colchester United. He joined Colchester United's Academy at the age of 12 from Trinity Football Club based in Southend-on-Sea. He broke into Colchester's under-18 side while still an under-16 player. He signed a four-year contract with the club in July 2016. He made his first-team debut in the EFL Trophy on 4 October 2016 and he made his English Football League debut on 19 August 2017 as a substitute. In August 2018 he joined Needham Market on a 6 month loan where he made 21 appearances scoring 3 goals and he also had a loan spell at Maldon & Tiptree in 2019 and was released by Colchester in July 2020.

Thomas Fitzgerald Tom has put in some very impressive performances in the U18’s and Reserves which earned him his chance with the First Team and will be eager to learn and gain experience with the squad to push on his development and is one for the future with his ability and range of passing.

William Hunt Billy signed for the Marketmen in Mid Dec 19 from Brightlingsea Regent to team up once again with his Ex-Gaffer Tom Rothery. He is a highly rated centre forward who certainly knows where the onion bag is and is a hard-working player who will certainly give defenders a tough time and has a fierce shot on him. Since joining the club Billy has offered a real focal point to the attacks.

Jose Santa De la Paz Jose has put in some very impressive performances in the U18’s and Reserves which earned him his chance with the First Team. Jose is a very committed player who is always eager to learn which should see him have an exciting future in the game.

Ben Fowkes Ben signed for the club in August 2020 arriving from Norwich United. Manager Kevin was delighted to obtain his signature and had been a player he had been keeping his eye on and when he became available jumped at the chance to get him to Bloomfields. Ben has added quality and goals to an already excellent squad and gives many options in the attacking third.

Andy Fennell Andy signed in June 2021 from Conference South Side Chelmsford City. He signed for Chelmsford in June 2019 from Coggeshall United where he made 52 appearances for them in the 2018/19 season, scoring 33 goals in all competitions. He was also a part of Chelmsford City’s Youth setup and was a part of the Clarets' Reserves before departing for Heybridge Swifts. He made 9 appearances for Chelmsford City 1st Team scoring on his debut. He is a very talented and quick attacking midfielder / forward and will give the team many options and will be looking to hit the ground running as soon as the season kicks off.

Thomas Maycock Tom signed in July 2021 from AFC Sudbury. He is left sided attacking midfielder who can operate out wide or in a more advanced position with plenty of pace and skill with great awareness of play around him. He is a great addition to the squad who offers many attacking options and has a bright future ahead of him.

Luke Ingram Ingers is the highest appearance maker in the current squad having been with the club for 9 seasons.

He is a fans favourite and a top bloke on and off the field, a great athlete and immensely talented and a certain match-winner when firing on all cylinders. He can play in just about any position of the pitch, but on his day impossible to handle on the right of midfield or as an attacking midfielder/forward.

Callum Sturgess Callum joined us permanently from Colchester United 2½ years ago after initialling coming to the club on Loan from Colchester United. He has been very impressive with his high energy displays and overall play. He likes to get forward from full back starting many attacks and still in his early 20’s he has a very bright future in the game.

PLAYER SPONSORSHIP

Joe Welch

Ryan Easley

Ed James Brighton Asafu-Adjaye

Kelshall Jake Easley Plastics

Ronnie Henry

David Gray

Daniel Brathwaite Katherine Thompson

Scott Bridges

Luke Easley

Adam Murray

Jeff Gill

Isa Rotimi

Martin Pendrick

PLAYER SPONSORSHIP

Matt Bateman Brandon Adams Spyros Mentis

Martin Pendrick DFM Mick & Enid Royston Matt Clowery Toovey Plastering

Dan Newton

Graham Haggar

Josh Williams Tom Newman

Trevor & Alison Clive Deards Middlemass

Isaac Galliford

Steve Tuck

Steve Castle

Garrett Pennery

SQUADS Tuesday 5th October 2021 Kick Off: 7.45PM

TODAYS OFFICIALS REFEREE: Thomas Kelly ASSISTANTS: Gavin Jolley / Jack Birch

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Joe Welch Ed Asafu-Adjaye Daniel Brathwaite Scott Bridges Adam Murray Ronnie Henry Finley Titchmarsh Harry Draper Brandon Adams Matt Bateman Isaac Galliford Tom Newman James Brighton Fred Brown Isa Rotimi Josh Williams Dan Green Spyros Mentis Dan Newton Ryan Towner

Steve Castle / Chris Watters Scott Taylor / Amber Murray

Marcus Garnham (GK) Kyle Hammond Joshua Pollard Daniel Morphew Keiran Morphew Jake Dye Noah Collard Byron Lawrence William Hunt Nathan Caine Jose Santa De La Paz Tariq Issa Owen Elsdon (GK) Thomas Fitzgerald Ben Fowkes Andy Fennell Thomas Maycock Luke Ingram Callum Sturgess

MANAGERS SPORTS THERAPISTS

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Kevin Horlock / Tom Rothery Kim Harding