v Henbury

RANGERS

v Henbury & Rockleaze

M A R C L I F F

G L O U C E S T E R S H I R E

29 11 2025 | 14:00

C O U N T Y

L E A G U E

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WARNING - THE DANGERS OF PYROTECHNICS AT FOOTBALL MATCHES

The potential injuries sustained as a result of someone using a pyrotechnic include: Serious injuries, such as loss of limb or fingers Severe burns, due to temperatures of up to 2,000°C Breathing problems, due to smoke inhalation Loss of hearing or sight, because of the explosive power

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Action will be taken by the GFA if any club is reported to them by the Referee.

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You have been warned

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Club Secretary Zack Coleman

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Ruardean Hill Recreation Ground

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Treasurer Martin Coleman

FIRST TEAM

Programme Designer & Editor Adam Cole

v Whaddon United A, 14:00 Dene MagnaSchool COUNTY CUP

GROUND DETAILS

The Recreation Ground Highview Road

Ruardean Hill

GL17 9AR

01594 544871

CONTENT 3 Content

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10 League Tables

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Ruardean Hill Football Club

4 Our History

14 Fixtures & Results

6 Wayne’s World

18 Henbury & Rockleaze

8 Our Squad

22 Today’s Teams

SHIRT SPONSORS

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Lee Manns

Ground Maintenance Paul Gibson

A Team

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A Team Manager Lewis Bowkett

NORTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE DIVISION ONE

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Reserve Team Manager Andrew Coleman

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St Briavels Playing Field

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Luke Brown

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1st Team Manager Bobby Walding

RESERVE TEAM

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Malcolm Jones

Gareth Clowes

MARCLIFF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE

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Vice Presidents Nick Matthews

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President Dave Elsmore

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Vice Chairman Gareth Clowes

TODAY

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CLUB OFFICIALS

Chairman Martin Coleman

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Ruardean Hill Rangers play their football on the highest point in the Forest of Dean, 920 feet above sea level. Founded in 1919, Ruardean Hill Rangers originally played in the historic Forest of Dean League,

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competing there until the league’s dissolution in the late 1950s. The club then joined the North Gloucestershire League, where it has maintained a presence ever since.

Ruardean Hill achieved its first promotion to the Northern Senior League in the 1994-95 season,

remaining competitive until a relegation in 2001. The team swiftly regained promotion the following

year but faced another relegation in 2004. In a thrilling 2011-12 season, Ruardean Hill celebrated a lastday promotion back to the senior league, complemented by a place in the final of the Amateur Cup.

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The 2012-13 season marked a turning point, as the club secured back-to-back promotions and

reached the Northern Senior League Division 1 for the first time. ‘The Hill’ solidified their position in Division

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1 with top-eight finishes in the next three seasons, culminating in a landmark title win in 2016-17. That

season, the club scored an astonishing 125 goals and conceded only 34 over 35 games, a testament

continuity has strengthened the team, now supported by two

League, Ruardean Hill are focused on improving on ninth

position last season under the leadership of Bobby Walding and Luke Brown.

The reserve and A team compete in the North Gloucestershire Football League First and Third Division respectively.

To compliment the three adult teams, the Hill have an U13

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boys team competing in the Cheltenham Youth League for

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season 2024-25

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2018-2019 season. Now firmly established in the County

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County League, having achieved a 5th place finishes in the

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The first team is currently in its ninth season in the Marcliff

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driving recent successes.

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senior squads, providing a depth that has been crucial in

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who have been with the club for nearly a decade. This

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talent and seasoned experience from a core group of players

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Ruardean Hill’s first team boasts a well-balanced mix of youth

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to both their offensive and defensive strength.

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Wayne “Midge” Lewis

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A very warm welcome to all attending the match this afternoon at the Recreation Ground, home of Ruardean Hill Rangers Football Club.

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We would like to offer a special welcome to the players, management, and supporters of Henbury & Rockleaze for this Marcliff Gloucestershire County Football League fixture. We hope they enjoy their short stay with us and have a safe journey home.

In the Marcliff Gloucestershire County Football League, Henbury & Rockleaze are currently in eleventh position in the league with 11 points from 11 games. The Hill currently sit in fourteenth position with 8 points from 9 games.

Last week, Henbury & Rockleaze won 6-0 againstHambrook and Brimsham United.in the Senior Amateur Cup.

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Ruardean Hill’s first team match last week resulted in a disappointing 3-0 defeat in the league at Tewkesbury Town. The Hill conceded a first half goal from a corner and let in a further two goals in the second half as they strived to get back into the game.

Last Saturday, in North Glos Division One, the Reserves had no fixture. The A team game was postponed against Redbrook Reserves.

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Today, the Reserves travel to play Sling at St. Briavels. The A Team are home at Dene Magna School in the County Cup to Whaddon United Thirds. Both games are 2.00pm kick off.

Last Sunday’s U14 match away to Frampton Youth U14 resulted in a 6-2 victory for Ruardean Hill to progress to the next round of the County Cup.

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The team are currently third in the Cheltenham Youth League U14 Division One and remain unbeaten. On Sunday 30th, they are away to Southside Star YouthU14 Tigers. Kick Off 2.00pm.

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.

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We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors, but we wouldespecially like to welcome to our ground today The Meat Hut Limited from Fold Farm in Longhope. The Meat Hut are today’s match day sponsor.

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Thanks Midge

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Finally, we hope you enjoy today’s game, and we would like to thank everyone for their support at this and future games.

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Another young lad who moved up from the second team last season. very composed on the ball. Son of GOD

Carwyn Lewis Defender

Tom Landon Defender

4th season with the club.

Dominant in the air and quick along the ground. Also youth team coach at Gloucester City

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Longest serving player with well over 400 first team appearances. Great all round keeper who will gain us many points through the season.

Alfie Jayne Defender

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Aaron Underwood Goalkeeper

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First team captain, great leader on the pitch and very rarely has a bad game. Sets the standards for the rest of the team. POTY last season.

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Strong no nonsense defender who loves a shoulder to shoulder. Been at the club a few years now, quiet lad of the team.

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One of the youngest members of the squad.Settled well into centre back after moving there last season. Loves an overhead kick, young player of the year.

Charley Mason Midfielder

Kane Fellows Midfielder

Returned last season after a couple years out. Great technical ability and an eye for goal. Not afraid to put a foot in,.

Member of the squad that got promoted to County League.

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Josh Sladen Defender

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Max Telling Defender

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Alex Stephens Forward

Youngest of the mason brothers. bags of pace and a great left foot. improving year on year. young player of the year .

Explosive player with a turn of pace and eye for goal. always keeps defenders on there toes. always gives 100% for the team .

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Scores all types of goals clinical when he gets the chance. always challenging for league top scorer

Back involved with the first team after a couple years away. plenty of experience and quality that will prove vital on and off the pitch this season. Loves a slow bus

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Senior player with plenty of experience at this level. always calm and never seems to get flustered. loves a nutmeg

Luke Brown Midfielder/Assistant M

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Stuart Cornwell-Boote Defender/Midfielder

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Missed last 2 seasons through ACL injury. looking to get back to full fitness. good ball player who is a welcome addition back into the squad

Bobby Walding Manager

Previously been a big player in the first team and was part of the journey to the county league. Now he’s a big part of the management team who are working to get their best finish in the league.

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Another experienced player who’s returned after a couple seasons out. great technical ability who’s changed his game over the years.

New signing this season. bags on pace and will cause defenders lots of problems. hoping to stay injury free and bring a new dimension to the team

Steve Clark Forward

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Mitch Griffin Defender/Midfielder

Ben Ball Midfielder

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been with the first team for last couple seasons. shown lots of improvement since moving up to first team football. great lad on and off the pitch

Marshall Hopkins Forward

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Ty Adams Defender/Midfielder

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Energetic midfielder who works hard for the team. chips in with his fair share of goals through the season.

Stong player who can play various positions. always works hard for the team. hoping for more appearances this season after limited appearances over last couple seasons due to serving in the navy

Oliver Mason Midfielder/Forward

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9

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4

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7

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A

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12

17

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9

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25

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COUNTY LEAGUE TABLE

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Sharpness

2

Filton Athletic

3

Tewkesbury Town

4

Quedgeley Wanderers

5

Frampton United

11

6

Bromley Heath United

11

7

Stoke Gifford SGS United

10

10

7

1

2

21

10

11

22

6

3

2

18

11

7

21

5

2

4

17

16

1

17

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0

5

21

21

0

15

11

2

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13 Tytherington Rocks

10

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5

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12 Wick

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14 Ruardean Hill Rangers

9

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2

5

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17

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15 Totterdown United

10

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2

6

11

25

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16 Hanham Athletic

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2

8

10

28

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17 Cribbs Reserves

11

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8

7

27

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3

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9

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4

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0

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9

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5

13

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Treydon Merrett

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Ruardean Hill Rangers

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Henry Driver-Dickerson

Frampton United

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Zachary Morgan

Almondsbury

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Aiden Noble

Bromley Heath United

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TOP 5

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Henbury & Rockleaze

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10 Chalford

Goals 33 21

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16 15

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5 Redmarley & Tibberton Utd

9

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6 Yorkley

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7 Harrow Hill Res

10

9 Ruardean Utd 10 Sling

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8 Mushet & Coalway Res

11 Ruardean Hill Rangers Res

10 9

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2

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18

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3

5

18

5

1

4

9

16

3

4

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5

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3

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13

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4 Tidenham Res

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5 Ruardean Hill Rangers A

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6 Westbury Utd Res

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7 Redbrook Rovers Res

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8 Harrow Hill B

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9 Staunton & Corse A

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10 Alvington Star Res

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11 Rank Outsiders Res

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8

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6

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3

8

19

5

3

1

22

4

2

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1

3

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4

1

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2

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6

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13

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9

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CHELTENHAM YOUTH LEAGUE U14 DIVISION 1

3

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Cirencester Town U14 Gladiators

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Kings Stanley Dragons Youth U14

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Leckhampton Rovers U14 Magic

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Southside Star Youth U14 Tigers

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FC Lakeside Youth U14

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7

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2

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7

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2

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4

6

1

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3

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5

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5

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9

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Ruardean Hill Rangers Youth U13

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Score Goal Scorers

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Hanham Athletic

19:45

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Cribbs Reserves

September

Sat 06

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A

Stoke Gifford United

Sat 13

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Bishops Cleeve Development

Sat 20

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Tredworth Tigers

Sat 27

15:00

A

Filton Athletic

Sat 4

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Bromley Heath United

Sat 11

15:00

A

Frampton United

Sat 18

14:30

A

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Sat 25

15:00

H

Sharpness

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14:00

A

Broadwell Amateurs

Tue 18

19:45

A

Quedgeley Wanderers

14:00

A

Tewkesbury Town

14:00

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Henbury & Rockleaze

Sat 13

Sat 20 Fri 26

January Sat 3

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Sat 31

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14:00

A

Chalford

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Wick

14:00

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Tytherington Rocks

14:00

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Broadwell Amateurs

14:00

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Totterdown United

14:00

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Quedgeley Wanderers

14:00

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Hanham Athletic

14:00

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14:00

A

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3-3

S Clark 3

5-0

T Adams, S Clark, M Griffin, O Mason 2

GCL LJC

GCL CC

GCL

5-0

S Clark, F Jones, O Mason 3

GCL

1-1

T Landon

GCL

3-1

O Mason

CC

0-1

1-2

O Mason, M Telling

4-1

F Jones

3-0

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December

L Brown, S Clark

GCL

GCL

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Sat 29

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2-0

October

Sat 22

S Clark, O Mason

A-A

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14:00

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GCL

Sat 14

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Bromley Heath United

GCL

Frampton United

GCL

A

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GCL

15:00

A

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GCL

15:00

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GCL

Sat 4

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Sat 11

15:00

A

Wick

Sat 18

15:00

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Sat 25

15:00

A

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15:00

April

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14:00

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Sat 06

14:30

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Sat 13

14:30

A

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Sat 20

14:30

A

Redbrook Rovers

Sat 27

14:30

A

Prestbury Rovers

Sat 30

A

Lydbrook Athletic Reserves

14:30

H

Staunton & Corse Reserves

Sat 18

14:30

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Sling

Sat 25

14:30

A

Redmarley & Tiberton

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A

Harrow Hill Reserves

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Sat 29

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Sat 06 Sat 13

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14:00

A

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14:00

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14:00

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December

A Stephens

2-2

T Powell 2

6-6

A Barnett, M Cook, R Davies, A Jayne 2, A Nicholls

4-0 1-5

A Barnett

0-1

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NG1

NG1 NG1

2-2

M Harrison, A Nichols

NG1

2-4

M Harrison, A Stephens

NG1

7-1

D Bowles

P-P

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Sat 15

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Sat 08

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NG1

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Sat 01

A Barnett, D Bowles, C Peacey, A Nichols

3-0

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1-4

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September

Competition

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NG1 NG1

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Goal Scorers

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Westbury United Reserves

3-1

T Goodman, Le Johnson, Lu Johnson

14:30

A

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1-2

Lu Johnson 2

NG3

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1-1

Lu Johnson

NG3

14:30

A

Upton St Leonards

14:30

A

Lydbrook Athketic

3-2

Le Johnson

NG3

14:30

H

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1-4

Le Johnson

NG3

A Coleman 2, S Edwards 2, Lu Johnson 5, L Nelmes A Hull

NG3

A

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0-11

Sat 01

14:00

H

Cam Bulldogs A

6-4

Sat 08

14:00

A

Alvington Star Reserves

5-1

Sat 15

14:00

A

Tiddenham Res

4-2

Sat 22

14:00

A

Redbrook Rovers Res

Sat 29

14:00

H

Whaddon United A

Sat 06

14:00

H

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Sat 13

14:00

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Harrow Hill B

T Coleman 2, S Coombs, Lu Johnson, R Shinners

A Barnett, Lu Johnson

CC

NG3 NG3 NG3 CC

NG3 NG3

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A Cole, T Coleman 2, Le Johnson, Lu Johnson 2

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November

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Sat 25

CC

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3-3 (4-) Le Johnson, Lu Johnson, R Shinners

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Sat 18

NG3

14:30

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14:30

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September

A TEAM FIXTURES & RESULTS

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Sat 6

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Sun 07

14:00

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West Worcester Lions

Sun 14

14:00

A

FC Lakeside

September

14:00

A

Cirencester Town Gladiators

Sun 28

14:00

H

King Stanley Dragons

14:00

A

Montpellier

Sun 12

14:00

H

Southside Star Tigers

Sun 19

14:00

A

Fairford Town

Sun 26

14:00

H

Cinderford Town

6-4

Sun 02

14:00

H

FC Lakeside

Sun 09

14:00

A

King Stanley Dragons

Sun 16

14:00

A

Cirencester Town Gladiators

8-2

0-5

14:00

A

Frampton Youth U14

Sun 30

14:00

A

Southside Star Tigers

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CYL CYL CYL

CYL

CYL CC

P-P

CYL

14-0

CYL

1-7

CYL

1-2

CYL

2-6

CYL

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CYL

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9-1

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Sun 05

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1-7

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P-P

Sun 21

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L

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Date

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& y r Henbu united e z a e l k Roc HARRY TRETT – GOALKEEPER Former Newport County stopper, Trett brings a commanding presence to the side, blending pin-point distribution with excellent shot-stopping.

Following an injury to long standing ‘keeper Jordan Dunning midway through the 2024/25, Trett stepped up and put in a number of outstanding performances to cement his place in the side.

NICK JONES – FULL BACK Former Cribbs winger, Nick brings pace, experience and a winning mentality to the side. Nick loves to get forwards with his mazy runs, but is equally adept defensively, making him a real asset on the left.

TASMAN ROOK – FULL BACK Tas joined the club in the second half of the 2022/23 season from Chippenham Town. A very gifted player, Tas reads the game situation very well and has proven to be adaptable in a number of shapes, leading to his being last season’s Manager’s Player of the Season.

HARRY HOARE – FULL BACK After a season out travelling, Harry returns to the club and has made an immediate impact with a number of strong performances at full back over preseason. A tenacious and versatile player, Harry can also slot into central midfield.

BLERAN THAQI – CENTRE BACK After a breakthrough season, former Henbury U18s player Bleran continues to put in mature performances at centre back. Strong both defensively and in possession, Bleran has excellent potential and will be one to watch for the future. Bleran was awarded the 2024/25 Young Player of the Season.

JORDAN BUCKETT (CAPTAIN) – CENTRE BACK A natural leader on and off the pitch, Jordan has matured well into the captaincy, leading by example through consistently putting in strong performances.

GEORGE JAMES – CENTRE BACK George alternates between centre back and centre forward, both positions he has become adept at. Despite a questionable decision to don white boots this season, George has good feet, excellent vision and passing range, making him a real asset to the side.

CAMERON TARR – CENTRE BACK A strong, physical presence at back, Cam is excellent in the air and a handful for opposition forwards.Cam has developed a good partnership with Buckett at the back which contributed to our second half of the season revival last season.

MARCUS WILLIAMS (VICE CAPTAIN) – MIDFIELD Club stalwart, after starting at Under 6’s with Rockleaze Marcus is equally adept at fullback or midfield. A tenacious player, Marcus is a nightmare to play against, winning a lot of ball, and whose low centre of gravity makes him very hard to dispossess.Known to shoot (and occasionally score) from corners.

DREW SAWDON – MIDFIELD Hard hitting midfielder hailing from the North, 2024-25 Player’s Player of the Season, Drew enjoyed another outstanding season in the 1sts, ending up as joint top goal scorer (11) as well as being a dominating presence in the midfield.

SAM BAILEY – MIDFIELD Silent assassin, bandit-Bailey is a classy midfielder who both links up play and scores goals through his late runs into the box.

MATT HARRISON – MIDFIELD Matt is a classy player (like a fine wine) who brings both calmness and an engine to the midfield. Great positional awareness means that Matt rarely needs to sprint, which is just as well…

JACK HOSKINS – MIDFIELD Hoskins is a versatile midfielder who stepped up from the Reserves last season, putting in a number of key performances, who has continued to impress over preseason.

TOMMY COLLINS – MIDFIELD Tommy rejoins the club after a year travelling. Outstanding technician, Tommy rarely misplaces a pass, and has now added physicality to his game to make an all round box to box midfielder.

SEAN HEAL – MIDFIELD Henbury legend Sean rejoins the club after two seasons away at Sharpness. Sean brings both experience and grit to the midfield and has impressed over preseason.

CALLUM WINTER – MIDFIELD Youngster Callum signed on loan from Shirehampton early in the 2024/25 season and made an immediate impact with a series of strong performances whilst chipping in with a number of well taken goals. An exciting prospect and one for the future.

LUCCA TOMS - MIDFIELD Despite a string of injuries last season which limited his game time, Lucca nonetheless finished the season strongly and has worked hard over preseason.

KACPER KALKOWSKI – WINGER Kacper is incredibly talented – a tricky winger who has great feet and an eye for goal. He has excellent set piece delivery, bagging a number of assists last season.

FRASER BUTT – WINGER Former Gloucester City academy player, Fraser is a mercurial talent with an eye for goal, as well as being a set piece specialist. Able to play practically any position, Fraser is incredibly versatile. Not the keenest trainer, Fraser nonetheless does it where it counts on the pitch.

HARVEY MORAN – WINGER Harvey rejoined the club from Stoke Gifford midway through the 2024/25 season. Incredibly athletic, Harvey is a nightmare for opposition defenders as he has no ‘off switch’ and is unlikely to give them a moment’s peace.

TATE SHAW – WINGER He might be built like p!@#, but Tate brings extreme pace to the side, and is an excellent finisher, as demonstrated by his crucial and well taken goals against Bromley Heath and Wick last season.

RHYS ILES – WINGER Affectionately known as “Turbo”, Rhys might not look it, but he is rapid and has an eye for goal.

KAI ELLIOTT – WINGER Kai is a tenacious and hard-working winger who steps up from the Reserves after a strong 2024/25 season and impressing over preseason.

DAN WEBB – FORWARD / WINGER Tour and social secretary, Webby is also a Gloucestershire County League veteran, having terrorised opposition with his skill, movement and goals for a number of years. Looking revitalised following a move out wide, Webby has many more seasons yet to give.

JOE HODSON – FORWARD Joe’s fitness levels have long been a club joke, and have undoubtedly held him back. But no longer. Joe has put in some serious work over preseason to get fit, and has been firing across preseason. If he can maintain these levels across the season, he will be an exciting proposition.

JAMES GOULDEN – FORWARD Sporting a suspect tache and frosted tips, when not taking long coach trips across Portugal or losing himself in South East Asia, James is a tall and tricky forward. Backed with a great touch and good off the ball movement, James is an exciting talent and one to watch for the future.

JENSON BEARD – FORWARD Despite missing most of the 2024/25 season through injury, Jenson has worked hard over preseason and is swiftly becoming the complete striker, bringing pace, physicality, work-rate, as well as guile.

HENBURY & ROCKLEAZE HISTORY

Henbury and Rockleaze Football Club were formed on the 1st of June 2024 following the merger of Henbury FC and Rockleaze Rangers FC adult sections. The club will play it’s matches and be based at Arnall Drive in Henbury. Both clubs have a rich history which we will strive to bring together in addition to creating our own.

Henbury FC Henbury Old Boys was formed in 1962 playing in Division 4 of The Bristol Downs Association Football League. Founder members included Chairman Bill Williams, Secretary Ron Excell, Treasurer Ron Crocombe and committee members Cliff Griffin, Jack Fisk, Fred Jones and Arnold Rogers, all of whom served the club for a great number of years.

While the first team remained playing on the Downs, the second and third teams, along with their youth teams played on pitches at Arnall Drive Playing Fields. Players changed in the scout’s hut in Satchfield Crescent and walked the two hundred meters to the pitch.

The committee decided to leave The Downs League after four seasons and joined The Bristol & District League. The dressing rooms were positioned in the Blaise Castle estate across the road to Arnall Drive Playing Fields. The single-story changing rooms was an old R.A.F. concrete hut. All the work to erect this building and associated works was carried out by players and volunteers connected to the club.

The first team finished in fourth position and the following season in 1968-69 played in Division 2 of the Premier Combination until the end of season 1985-86. After several failed attempts to progress through the Football League Pyramid System to join the Gloucestershire County League, the club realised this was only possible with a new clubhouse and changing rooms alongside their pitch.

This overcame the problem of crossing the road and the new changing rooms meeting the approval of the management committee. The club was voted into the County League in 1987 and only one club Patchway Town has since played more seasons in the County League. That being one more season than ourselves.

Of the many seasons in the Gloucestershire County League, the most noticeable came in the season of 1994-1995 in which we claimed our one and only Gloucestershire County League title under the captaincy of Bob Pritchard who later became club chairman.

Henbury then endured a long 15-year drought in which there was minimal success, until the season of 2010-2011 becoming the winners of the Les James league Cup. Since the title winning season in 1994-1995 Henbury claimed the runners up spot on four occasions, these coming in the season of 1997/98, 2002/03, 2011-2012 and 2015-2016 (also in 1988/89).

This ambition took a backward step after a thirty-five-year spell playing in the Gloucester County League, when the club was unable to avoid relegation at the end of the 2022-23 season.

Rockleaze Rangers FC Rockleaze Rangers Football Club was established in 1976 as a Sunday team under the name of Nat West Court FC. After a couple of seasons, the club expanded into Saturday football and joined the Bristol and Suburban League in 1979. Thereafter followed a number of years during which the club progressed through the divisions, with the highlight being GFA Minor Cup winners in 1986. The club were now known as Avonside Court, and this progression culminated in being crowned Premier 2 Division Champions in 1989.

After finishing the following season in 4th place in Prem 1, the early 90’s marked a transitional period for the club, establishing closer ties with Bristol and West and, as by then the club had moved grounds to play at the Bristol and West Sports Club then on the Portway. Under the management of Geoff Bryant and latterly Paul Smith, the club attracted a core of young players. During this period the club enjoyed its most consistent performances, finishing in the top 6 in 4 consecutive seasons and narrowly missing out on the Prem 1 Championship in 1999 season, having to settle for the Runners-up spot.

Another difficult period for the Club followed, with the club now known as B&W Avonside having to find a new home at the University Ground at Coombe Dingle, following the closure of the Bristol and West Sports Ground, and losing a number of key players to Gloucestershire and Somerset County League Clubs. This resulted in relegation back to Suburban Prem 2 in 2004, however, this was a turning point in the club’s fortunes, with the appointment of Andrew Myland as 1st Team Manager, many of the clubs past players returned coupled with the recruitment of a number of new faces and the team bounced back to Prem 1 in 2005 as Prem 2 runners up.

The appointment of Carmelo Micciche as Manager saw season 2007-08 start with much optimism. This optimism was not unfounded, and the 1st team ended as GFA Senior Amateur Cup Champions, runners up in the Suburban League Premier 1 and promotion to the Gloucestershire County League.

During the summer of 2009 B&W Avonside amalgamated with a junior football club known as Rockleaze Rangers who were also based at the University Ground in Coombe Dingle to form a new Club known as Rockleaze Avonside FC. At the end of the 2009-10 season the decision was made to augment the merger fully by playing under a single banner, that being Rockleaze Rangers F.C. Since 2009 the senior section of the club expanded from 2 Saturday sides to 5 Saturday sides, 2 Sunday sides and two Under 18's.

At the end of 2012/13 Carmelo Micciche stepped down after 6 successful seasons in charge of the 1st team, Dave Johnson was appointed’ however, things didn’t work out for Johnson who was replaced by player Neil Simons in March with the team sitting second from bottom, however, the team ultimately finished ninth and reached the Les James League Cup where they lost to an exceptional Longlevens side.

The 2015/16 season saw ex Almondsbury UWE duo Rich Thomas and Lee Roberts given the responsibility of making the club a regular top 6 Gloucestershire County league side. The team achieved the clubs’ initial goals by finishing 5th in the league and were once again runners up in the Les James League Cup and for the 4th time in 5 seasons won the Respect Fair Play League Award. A 6th place in 16/17 saw the club become a regular top 6 side. The Reserve team were also promoted to Prem 1 as Runners up in both the league and GFA Senior Amateur Cup. After 3 seasons in charge Rich and Lee stood down at the end of the 2017/18 season.

The 2018-19 season saw the club finally move into our new ground at the University of the West of England (UWE) to play at their Hillside Gardens facility. At the start of the 2018-19 season our successful Reserve team management duo of Peter Bradbury and Lee Douglas were appointed and despite two interrupted seasons due to the global pandemic, the duo orchestrated three top 4 finishes in their time in charge.

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