Saturday 28th September 2024
Kick Off: 3pm
Royston Town FC would like to welcome today's opponents Peterborough Sports FC for their visit to Garden Walk for this Emirates FA Cup Third Qualifying Round 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.
COME ON YOU CROWS!
Royston Town Football Club Founded 1875
President Alan Barlow
Chairman Steve Jackson
Secretary Terry McKinnell
9 Valley Rise, Royston, Herts SG8 9EY
07772 086709
email: secretary@roystontownfc.co.uk
Finance Director Jeff Gill
Welfare Officer Angela Baulk
Fixture Secretary Steve Endacott (07971 512402)
Executive Board
Trevor Burrows, Andy Toovey, Eric Joyce, Angela Baulk, Chris Coote, Duncan Easley, Giles Parnwell, Neil MacLeod, Matt Clowery.
Webmaster Steve Endacott
Programme Editors Angela Baulk, Neil MacLeod
Official Photographer Kevin Richards
Football Management Team
First Team Manager Chris Watters
U23 Manager Franco Nacca
U18 Team Manager Roy Smith
Women's Team Manager Lewis Endacott
Vets Team Manager Lee Wilkinson
Ground
Colours
Garden Walk, Royston, Herts SG8 7HP
Telephone (01763) 241204
First XI
U23
U18
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Women's White/Black/White
Vets
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Members of:
The Hertfordshire Football Association
Southern League Premier Division
Spartan South Midlands Football League
Thurlow Nunn Youth League
Eastern Region Women’s Football League
Royston Town Football Club is Limited by Guarantee under the trading name o Royston Town FC Limited (Company Reg No. 14261163)
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
Aubrey Cup 2021/22
Hertfordshire FA Women’s Senior Challenge Cup 2023/24
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
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Dixon-Hodge (Goalkeeper)
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defender who re-joined the Crows in 2019 after spending a season at Yeading Started his playing career at Luton Town and broke into the 1st ng the 2008/9 season In total he made 64 appearances for The Hatters oving to Forest Green Rovers and then to Hemel Hempstead Town
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ned us at the beginning of 2017/18, having spent the previous two Cambridge City where he made 60 appearances. He quickly settled into and has proved to be a formidable addition for the Crows.
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d full-back who joined us in November 2019 from Kettering Town, where ent a successful four seasons James has previously played for Hemel Town, Cambridge City & Cambridge United
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2024 following his release by Cambridge United Whilst at The t time on loan at St Neots Town, Concord Rangers and a succesful Crows at the start of the 23/24 campaign
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rows in November 2023 from St Ives Town, having previously been 8/19 Charlie started out at the Cambridge United academy and has ed St Neots Town and Bury Town.
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Ben Weyman (Midfield)
Joined the Crows at the start of this season from AFC Dunstable after winning both their Manager’s and Fans player of the year last season. Prior to joining AFC DunstableBenplayedforColneyHeathandHertfordTown
Jesse Akubine (Midfield)
Started his career at Brentford before moving to Queen of the South in 2017 After 2 years North of the border Jesse joined AFC Rushden & Diamonds before spells with Stratford Town, Bedford Town and Waltham Abbey Joined the CRows at the start of this season.
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Hamilton-Campbell (Midfield)
sing and combative young midfielder who joined the Crows at the start of this n.PreviousclubsincludeSawstonUnited,NewmarketTownandHaverhillRovers
Harrison Rookard (Forward)
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Oyebola (Forward)
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nja Grubor (Goalkeeper)
his Crows debut in the final game of the 2023/24 season at home to Stratford TheSerbianbornstopperwaspreviouslywithBarnetandCorbyTown
Nassunculo (Midfield)
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Peter Crook - Goalkeeper (1)
Crooky' became a hero to the Turbines fans by making two penalty saves in the Southern League Premier Central play-off final against Coalville to secure promotion to the National League North. Previous manager Jimmy Dean signed Peter on loan at the back end of the 2021/22 season, and was signed in the summer of 2022. Crooky was a vital player in our season at Step 2, keeping over 15 clean sheets in the league Previous Clubs include Harrogate Town, Hyde United & Boston United
Lewis Elsom - Goalkeeper (13)
Snapped up from Deeping Rangers in 2019/20, Lewis is a product of the Peterborough United youth setup. Elsom is an excellent keeper and a brilliant club man, who has played a massive part in our back-to-back Northants Cup wins in the previous 2 seasons Previous Clubs include Peterborough United, Deeping Rangers
Matthew Tootle - Defender (2)
Experienced former Football League full-back, Tootle was signed for the 2023/24 season from Grantham Town. Matt provides experience to a young squad and has risen to the challenge at National League North level last season. Previous Clubs include Notts County, Grantham Town, Shrewsbury Town, Crewe Alexandra, Boston Utd
Eliot Putman - Defender (3)
Most recently played at Coalville Town. Highly rated and relishing playing at Step 2. Previous Clubs: Leicester City, Barwell, Oadby Town, Stamford AFC, Coalville Town
Ryan Fryatt - Defender (4)
Signed in 2021, Ryan is an experienced defender having played Academy football at Norwich City and Cambridge Utd. Enjoyed a long career at Kings Lynn Town before joining Kettering Town in 2020. Has also spent time at Dereham Town and Wisbech Town. Fryatt was a key part of the 21/22 promotion season at Sports and was a vital part of our debut season at National League North level. Previous Clubs: Kings Lynn Town, Kettering Town, Dereham Town, Wisbech Town
Ashton Fox - Defender (5)
Young central defender who was signed on loan from Peterborough United for the 2023/24 season. Fox impressed managers Luke Steele and Michael Gash during a number of games and the defender is relishing the chance of continuing his career with Peterborough Sports FC. Previous clubs: Peterborough United, Dereham Town
MJ Kamson-Kamara - Defender (18)
Signed on a season long deal from League One side Lincoln City FC MJ brings extra strength and speed to the back line for the Turbines
Will Van Lier - Midfielder (8)
After his release from Peterborough United having been a very talented Academy and Mens First Team player, Will has been a highly sought after player so Peterborough Sports are delighted to have him with us!
Dan Jarvis - Midfielder (10)
Signed for the 2020/21 season, Dan played at Peterborough United from 8 all the way through to full scholarship. A fan favourite who gives his all in every game. A key contributor to the squad, not only can he play in midfield, but also attack and defence when required. Previous Clubs: Peterborough Utd, Deeping Rangers, Yaxley
Dan Lawlor - Midfielder (6)
He was signed for Sports in the summer of the 2016/17 season, helping the club to their historic UCL Premier division title Dan has been an ever-present player for Sports since signing 7 years ago and can be described as a Turbines Legend by the fans. Previous Clubs: Peterborough Utd, Boston Town, Stamford, Spalding Utd, St Ives
Hugh Alban-Jones - Midfielder (14)
Joined Sports in February 2023 from Bedford Town. His career began at Peterborough United, but moved to Spain after his release. In Spain he played for Lorca, Hercules B and CD Llanes, before returning to the UK and joining Bedford Town A good all-round midfielder who can defend and also likes to get in on the goal act when he can. Previous Clubs: Peterborough Utd, Lorca, Hercules B, Llanes, Bedford Town
Kellan Hickinson - Midfielder (20)
Attacking midfielder who joined Sports at the end of March 2024, signing from Yaxley. A product of the Peterborough United Academy, Kellan worked his way through the setup from Under 9s level to gaining a pro contract At the end of the 2022/23 season, Kellan was released by Posh and signed for St Ives Town before going to Yaxley Now part of the Turbines, Kellan will look to solidify himself as a solid attacking midfielder for the season. Previous clubs: Peterborough Utd, St Ives Town, Yaxley
Joe Cole - Midfielder (26)
Snapped up from Deeping Rangers late last season. A player with plenty of talent and prospect, Joe has been loaned back to Deeping Rangers on a short term loan while still being in the Peterborough Sports stable of talent. Previous Clubs: Deeping Rangers, Peterborough Utd
Oisin Gallagher - Midfielder (16)
A product of Lincoln City’s Academy who signed his first pro contract with the Imps in 2021. Made his first-team debut away at Barnsley in the EFL Trophy in 2022. Spent time on loan at Sports and Irish team Drogheda United throughout the 2023/24 season. Oisin is back with Sports again for the 24/25 Season on a season long loan from League One side Lincoln City.
Dion Sembie-Ferris - Forward (7)
Club legend Dion Sembie-Ferris is back at Peterborough Sports on a permanent basis ready to score more goals and support the team as we tackle another National League North campaign! Previous Clubs: St Neots Town, Colchester Utd, Margate FC, Concord Rangers, Scunthorpe Utd
Mark Jones - Forward (9)
Signed in the 2016/2017 season, Mark is a club legend who has made over 250 appearances for The Turbines. A vastly experienced striker, Mark leads the line and works extremely hard off the ball. A real fans favourite, his experience proved to be important in our debut season at Step 2 and will once again be vital for the new season ahead Mark is a fantastic leader both on and off the pitch for Sports and he is seen to be a great influence for the younger players within the squad. Previous Clubs: Deeping, Corby Town, Boston Utd, Gainsborough Trinity, Stamford AFC
Kaine Felix - Forward (11)
Kaine signed for Sports in October 2023, returning after a spell at the start of 2022/23. Started his career at St. Neots and went on to join Boston Utd, York, Stockport County, Leamington and Brackley Town before joining Guiseley in 2018. Signed for Sports in the 2022/23 pre-season but moved to Darlington before the season started Previous clubs: St. Neots Town, Boston Utd, York City, Stockport County, Leamington, Brackley Town, Guiseley, Darlington
Michael Gyasi - Forward (17)
Having been monitored for quite a while by Peterborough Sports, Michael Gyasi is a valuable addition to the squad, Gyasi brings pace and experience with a calmness that is perfect for this league Having already bagged goals for Boston United and for Peterborough Sports in pre season, Michael is ready for the challenge in this 24/25 Season. Previous Clubs: Kings Lynn Town, Chesterfield FC, Tamworth, Boston United
Jack Goodman - Forward (21)
The club are delighted to announce the short term loan signing of talented striker Jack Goodman. Having already scored in pre season, Jack is a valuable asset for the beginning of our season. Previous Club: Doncaster Rovers FC
Michael Gash - Forward/Player Manager (23)
Marquee signing of the 2021/22 season, playing a big part in the promotion campaign. Began his career at Posh - making over 100 league appearance. Agreed to combine a playing role with a coaching role for the 2022/23 season, partnering Luke Steele.. Previous Clubs: Cambridge City, Cambridge Utd, Ebbsfleet, York City, Rushden & Diamonds, Braintree Town, Kidderminster Harriers, Nuneaton Town, Barnet, Kings Lynn
Luke Steele - Manager (15)
Best known as an ex-pro goalkeeper who played at a high level, both in England and across Europe. He made over 200 appearances for Barnsley and 66 appearances for Panathinaikos, playing in the Europa League. Returned to his hometown of Peterborough and played locally for a number of clubs as a striker, including Deeping Rangers where he was a first team regular Luke manages Sports alongside Michael Gash Previous Clubs: Manchester United, Peterborough United, Coventry City, Barnsley, Panathinaikos, Nottingham Forest, Bristol City, Millwall, Stamford, Deeping Rangers, Notts County
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Saturday 28th September
Kick Off: 3PM
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