THE
HILL vs FRAMPTON UNITED 2ND DECEMBER 14:00 KO
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEGUE
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welcome CLUB OFFICIALS Chairman Wayne Lewis Vice Chairman Gareth Clowes Club Secretary Zack Coleman Treasurer Martin Coleman President Dave Elsmore Vice Presidents Nick Matthews Malcolm Jones Gareth Clowes 1st Team Manager Bobby Walding Reserve Team Manager Sid Martin Third Team Manager Phil Cook Ground Maintenance Paul Gibson Programme Designer & Editor Adam Cole
CONTENT 5 Wayne’s World 6 Club History 8 Leagues 10 Results/Fixtures 12 Our Squad 14 Quedgeley Wanderers 19 Ru-ar You?
WAYNE’S WORLD A very warm welcome to all attending the match this afternoon at the Recreation Ground, home of Ruardean Hill Rangers Football Club. We would like to offer a special welcome to the players, management, and supporters of Frampton United for this Marcliff Gloucestershire County League fixture. We hope they enjoy their short stay with us and have a safe journey home. Today’s visitors currently sit sixth in the league table. They suffered a 2-0 defeat at home last week to local rivals Sharpness. The Sharpness goals came from Thomas Frankham and Archie Mears. Frampton’s previous result in the league was a goalless draw away at third place team, Rockleaze Rangers. Ruardean Hill first team travelled to Little Stoke. A trip that has generally proved difficult in recent seasons. However, A young Ruardean Hill team produced their best performance of the season to gain a well-deserved point. Hill took a first half lead through Steve Clark. The Hill led until the 85th minute when Michael Hardiman equalised for the home team. Hill goalkeeper Arron Underwood produced a fine save from a free kick with the last kick of the game resulting in the match finishing 1-1. In the North Glos Premier Division, the Reserve team lost to Milkwall. Aaron Barnett scoring their only goal. The A team game drew 2-2 with Staunton and Corse A. The Hill goal scorers were Matt Cook and Connor Dix. This week, the Reserves travel to play Broadwell Reserves and the A team host Lydbrook Athletic A at Dene Magna. Both games are 2.00pm kick off. Off the field, we continue to seek opportunities to improve the football club at all levels. The club is run by volunteers and is self-funded. We are constantly looking for helpers and ways in which we can improve our income. If anyone can assist, please contact one of the club officers listed in the programme. Finally, we hope you enjoy today’s game and will continue to support Ruardean Hill Rangers throughout the 2023/24 season. Thanks Midge
RUARDAEAN HILL
RANGERS HISTORY Ruardean Hill Rangers play their football on the highest point in the Forest of Dean, 920 feet above sea level. Formed in 1919, Ruardean Hill played in the old Forest of Dean league until its termination in the late 1950’s. They then moved into the North Gloucestershire League and have remained there in some capacity ever since. Ruardean Hill gained their first promotion to the Northern Senior League in 1994/95 and competed in this league for several seasons before being relegated in 2001. They immediately regained promotion the following year only to be relegated again in 2004. In the 2011/12 season, they earned a last day promotion back to the senior league as well as reaching the final of the ‘Amateur Cup’. The 2012/13 season brought the club its first promotion to the Northern Senior League Division 1 from back-to-back promotions. ‘The Hill’ finished in the top eight for each of the next three seasons before finally winning the Division 1 title in 2016/2017 season. They scored an incredible 125 goals and conceded just 34 in 35 games. Ruardean Hill’s current first team has a good mixture of youth, from our youth teams, and experience from the same core group of players. The core group players have been in the team for about 10 years. They now field 3 senior teams; the club’s promotions owe a lot to the depth of its other senior teams. The club are now competing in their 5th season in the Marcliff County League having finished 9th and 5th in their first two seasons. They are now fully cemented in the County League and they are looking to push on and finish as high as possible.
COUNTY LEAGUE TABLE POS TEAM
P
W
D
L
F
A
GD
PTS
1
Avonmouth
11
10
0
1
41
10
31
30
2
Stoke Gifford United
11
6
5
0
28
14
14
23
3
Rockleaze Rangers
12
6
3
3
40
12
28
21
4
Bromley Heath United
10
6
3
1
24
11
13
21
5
Sharpness
11
6
3
2
18
10
8
21
6
Frampton United
11
6
2
3
25
17
8
20
7
Little Stoke
12
5
3
4
24
14
10
18
8
Hanham Athletic
10
5
2
3
29
18
11
14*
9
Broadwell Amateurs
11
4
1
6
16
22
-6
13
10
Wick
12
2
5
5
25
26
-1
11
11
Cheltenham Civil Service
12
3
2
7
11
29
-18
11
12
Almondsbury
10
3
1
6
15
31
-16
10
13
Ruardean Hill Rangers
10
2
3
5
17
24
-7
9
14
Quedgeley Wanderers
11
3
0
8
10
36
-26
9
15
Gala Wilton
11
2
1
8
20
39
-19
7
16
Hardwicke
11
1
2
8
10
40
-30
5
COUNTY LEAGUE TOP Scorers POS TEAM
P
G
1
Karim Kendall
Hanham Athletic
10
14
2
Josh Pearce
Avonmouth
10
10
3
Spike Weaver
Stoke Gifford United
12
9
4
Manolo Marquez Espada
Frampton United
9
8
5
Liam Towler
Wick
10
8
6
Declan Chick
Cheltenham Civil Service
12
7
7
Steve Clark
Ruardean Hill Rangers
6
7
8
Dillan Kerr
Avonmouth
11
7
9
Jenson Beard
Rockleaze Rangers
9
6
10
Drew Sawdon
Rockleaze Rangers
9
6
north Glos leagues premier league POS TEAM
P
1
Howle Hill
8
2
Milkwall
8
3
Westbury United
9
4
Huntley
5
Mitcheldean
6
Bream Amateurs
7
Ellwood
8
Broadwell Amateurs
9 10 11
W
D
L
F
A
GD
PTS
8
0
0
5
2
1
32
6
26
24
25
12
13
5
1
3
22
17
13
9
16
8
5
0
3
22
15
7
15
11
3
5
3
24
30
-6
14
6
4
1
1
24
7
17
13
9
4
1
4
20
16
4
13
11
3
1
7
16
38
-22
10
Newnham United
7
2
1
4
16
19
-3
4*
Harrow HIll Res
8
1
1
6
14
20
-6
4
Ruardean HIll Rangers Res
9
0
1
8
12
51
-39
1
PTS
division three POS TEAM
P
W
D
L
F
A
GD
1
Westbury United Res
12
8
0
4
36
29
7
24
2
Whitecroft Res
9
7
1
1
34
5
29
22
3
Harrow Hill A
9
7
1
1
31
12
19
22
4
Redbrook Rovers Res
9
5
2
2
34
22
12
17
5
Blakeney Res
10
5
1
4
20
19
1
16
6
Staunton & Corse A
7
1
3
3
21
14
7
6
7
Lydbrook Athletic A
9
2
0
7
19
26
-7
6
8
Rank Outsiders Res
7
1
0
6
11
39
-28
3
9
Sling
8
1
0
7
16
50
-34
3
10
Ruardean Hill Rangers A
6
1
2
3
13
19
-6
2
MEET OUR SQUAD AARONUNDERWOOD
BOBBYWALDING
MATTCOOK
A top goalkeeper, who has been keeping us in games for many years. Proper clubman.
A hard working, committed player, who will never be outbattled. Club captain.
A great player to have in the squad. Works hard and will never let the club down.
TOMLANDON
connordallimore
TOMMYCOLEMAN
An experienced defender who has a good turn of pace. Good on the ball and is a natural leader. First season at the club, joining from Gloucester Athletic.
A great character who can play anywhere central. Works hard and is good on the ball. New signing from Gloucester Athletic, who also has County League experience.
An asset to the team. He reads the game well and uses his pace to get out of danger. Decent on the ball and loves a challenge. Has caught the eye of Cinderford Town in recent months.
KaneSansom
tomcosheril
tyAdams
Into his second season with us now and has been an excellent addition, strong target man who will brings others into the game.
First season with the club, Tom has impressed in preseason. A quick winger who will cause defenders some problems for sure.
Been a regular in the reserves for a few years now making several first team appearances, can play wide or through the middle.
CharleyMason
CharlieTaylor
danMatthews
Confident on the ball and never stops working for the team. Leads by example. First team captain.
A young player with lots of potential and a great left foot. Keen to learn. Recently joined from Soudley.
Proper Clubman. Gives his all, displaying superb work ethic. His progress has been temporarily halted, whilst he recovers from an injury.
KANEFELLOWS
maxtelling
benball
A natural leader who has recently started to rediscover his love for playing. Quality on the ball and loves a challenge.
A young talent, who will be playing his first season in Senior football. Decent on the ball and not afraid to get physical.
An energetic and intelligent player, who has impressed during preseason. Debut season in the first team.
STEVECLARK
OLLIEMASON
ALEXSTEPHENS
Back from a season with Lydney and is the goalscorer we’ve been missing. A pacey forward with an eye for goal, great to have him back.
Ollie is an exiting young talent who is comfortable playing at fullback or on the wing. Dual signed with Pegasus.
A young player with plenty of pace and energy. Has more time to play now he has finished University. Debut season in the first team.
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Tom Kaye Experienced goalkeeper, excellent shot stopper & great kicker of the ball.
Dom Brown Captain. Solid CB with excellent commitment to the cause.Managers & Players Player of the year. Joe Davis Young defender who doesn’t shy away from a tackle, reads the game well.
Harvey Long Always looking to get on the ball, technically gifted hoping for a strong season, if he can stay fit!
Freddie Porter Possesses a great left foot, comfortable with the ball at his feet, has shown good athleticism covers the pitch well.
Steve Jackson Oldest player in the squad yet still one of the fittest, experienced player great passer of the ball with an eye for goal.
George Blythe A hard working and battling central midfield player with a good attitude and a desire to keep improving.
Fin Blythe Attacking player who chips in with his fair share of goals, best left foot around.
Adam Cox A busy centre midfielder with good passing ability and not scared of a tackle.
George Driver-Dickerson Agile defender who can attack as well as he can defend.
Manolo Espada Technically excellent, growing in confidence and experience every year and also adding goals to his game.
Romaine Campbell Dual registration with Slimbridge FC, young quick with loads of ability will give defenders nightmares.
Tom Mangan Young player hoping to be regular in 1st team this season, good energy excellent finisher
Jono Willets Came through the youth system. Young speedy player with good stature & athleticism
Billy Curtis Another young player looking to make the step up, great delivery.
Freddie Fisher Young quick defender comfortable on the ball.
Josh Browning Energetic midfielder always gives 100%
Stuart Maule A real club man who will do anything he is asked to do for the team. Is a handful to play against for any defenders.
Stan Shilton Good energy and can play in a variety of positions.
Craig Mills Experienced versatile player, a strong and technically good footballer.
Harvey Cowley Young player with bags of energy, versatile can play in different positions technically good on the ball.
Macloud Moyo A new signing to the club experienced skillfull player.
Jon Lewis Great energy, good player when available.
Alex Courtney Young player, making step up from 3rd team, great attitude, good energy.
FRAMPTON UNITED history Frampton Utd AFC was founded in 1891, making it one of the founder members of the Stroud League. They have played at the Bell Field for over 80 years and originally their HQ was the Bell Hotel until 1968 when new changing quarters were built on the Bell Field. The club has competed in a number of leagues within the county. The early years seeing them in the Stroud League, and the now obsolete Severn Vale League. The club joined the Glos. Northern Senior League in 1953/54 which they were to play for just one season, before returning in 1964. In 1976/77 the Reserve XI won the Stroud Division One League and were promoted to the Glos. Northern Senior League whilst the 1st XI then went on to play in the Glos.County League in which they competed for a further 10 years. As with many clubs, around 2002 results of both teams were not going our way, and a couple of difficult seasons lay ahead. Eventually the club began to see the good times return, with the 1st XI finishing 3rd in the Stroud and District League in 2007/08, and Runners Up in 2008/09. In 2008/09 the Club also became the winners of the North Glos. County Cup, their first silverware for some years and very much celebrated! 2009/10 the 1st XI became Champions of the Stroud League Division 1 ensuring promotion to the Northern Senior League once again. They also won the Section 'B' Stroud Charity Cup. 2010/11 promotion to GNSL Div 1 was gained by winning the GNSL Div 2 League. 2011/12 promotion to Glos County League was gained by becoming Ru/Up in the GNSL Div 1 League. 2012/13 we re-introduced a 3rd team, who now play in Stroud & District League Division 4. 2017/18 2nd XI were promoted to GNSL Div 2 This season Lee Driver-Dickerson returned as manager of the 1st XI with last season’s 3rd XI manager Dave Clack stepping up to manage 2nd XI and Kris Bulley taking over the 3rd XI job.
SQUADS Tyler Adams Ben Ball Steve Clark Tommy Coleman Tom Cosheril Kane Fellows Fin Jones Tom Landon Charley Mason Ollie Mason Dave Matthews Kane Sansom Alex Stephens Charlie Taylor Max Telling Aaron Underwood Bobby Walding
Luke Rees
Finn Blythe George Blythe Adam Cox Joe Davis George Driver-Dickerson Steve Jackson Tom Kaye Harvey Long Cameron Low Tom Mangan Stuart Maule Craig Mills Macloud Moyo Freddie Porter Stan Shilton Jono Willets
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