2021/22 Thame United - Issue 19

SAINTS GAZETTE ISSUE 19

OFFICIAL ONLINE MATCHDAY MAGAZINE SEASON 2021/22 ADMISSION INFORMATION

SATURDAY APRIL 9TH 3.00 PM KO (MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)

THAME UNITED FC SOUTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CENTRAL

Greenie’s Greetings With Director Mike Green

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to the Premier Plus Stadium for today’s Pitching In Southern League Division One Central Match.

Today we extend a warm welcome to the players, officials and supporters of Thame United Football Club and we hope you all have an enjoyable stay with us here in Cambbridgshire before embarking on a safe journey home back into Oxfordshire later this evening.

These notes are being penned prior to our acheduled trip to Didcot Town so obviously the result of that game remains inknown at this stage however our last outing was a stormer when we demolished Colney Heath with an emphatic second half performance, rattling in four goals to add to the two we scored in the first half. Talking about four goals, wasn't it great to see Joe Rider back in his early season form, scoring four times and twice in the previous two games to take his season's haul to an amazing 18 goals in just 19 starts in what has been a very frustrating time for Joe with a lomg spell out with injury. Let's hope that he has continued his fine form into today's fixture. As well as the rusult on what was NonLeague Day 2022, It was pleasing to see lots of new (and old) faces returning to cheer on the boys so thank you all for coming along and hopefully you were all impressed with what we served up that day.

Ok then, back to today and I know that we are in for a tough game against the Red Kites who beat us 2-0 at their place earlier in the season however, we seem to be in a much better place at the moment than we were back then so hopefuly we will be beter equipped for the job in hand.

Please do get behind the lads from the off, your vocal support really does make a difference out on the pitch.

PUMP UP THE VOLUME

Greenie

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From the Dugout With First Team Manager Peter Gill IGood afternoon and welcome to the Premier Plus Stadium for today’s penultimate home league game of the season. We wish a warm welcome to our visitors Thame United; I hope you enjoy your visit to St. Neots this afternoon.

As we approach the final few games of the season it can often be a slow burner when you can’t go up and can’t go down. I can genuinely say that the lads have been first class in their approach and there is a hunger and a desire to finish the season as strong as possible. Our recent form points to that. The win over Colney Heath was a nice reward for the players efforts over the last 6 weeks.

We hope to use this final period of the season as a springboard to carry momentum into next season. I hope to be able to keep most of this group of players together and add some more experience to give us the best chance of progressing again next year. Talking of next year, we have started to look at planning a pre-season and hope to announce our schedule in the coming weeks. I can confirm Cambridge United will be playing a first-team preseason fixture here at the Premier Plus on Saturday 16th July. We hope to host at least one EFL club in preseason, however with he World Cup coming in November-December the EFL season starts 2 weeks earlier this season which may prove to be an obstacle.

Moving onto today’s game we know we face a difficult opponent having lost away earlier in the season. Thame will still be hoping to make the play off’s so will be needing the three points today. The lads will need to be at their best and need your support for us to get anything from today’s game.

As always, I, The Staff & The Players appreciate your support.

We all look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the End of Season Awards Evening on Friday 29th April.

Up the Saints!

Pete

Pete

Saints President - John Walker

First Team

Board of Directors

Manager - Peter Gill Assistant - Sean Greygoose GK Coach - Gary Dean Physio - Craig Lambert Kit Man - Mick Hunt Analyst - Ben Williamson Match Ball Retriever - Stan Scotcher

Chairman - Barry Cavilla Director of Football - Iain Parr Events Director - Louise Sales Commercial Director - Mehmet Mimoglu Secretary - Gary Wilson Director - Mike Green Director - Jez Green

Saints Match Day Team Fixture Secretary - Marion Izzard Hospitality - Andy Clay, Paula Robertson and Julie Clark Stadium Announcer - Mike Green Music - Charlie Green Catering - Diane Sales Media Press Officer - Mike Green Match Reports - John Walker Photographer - David Richardson Social Media - Mike Green Ground Staff Pitch maintenance - Barry Oakley

Sports Scholarship Contact - Iain@stneotstownfc.co.uk Academy Manager - Iain Parr Development Manager - Alex Minall U18’s Manager - Alex Minall Club Welfare Officer - Mick Hunt Club Information Address: Rowley Park, Kester Way, StNeots, Cambs., PE19 6SL Website - www.stneotstownfc.co.uk Enquires - enquires@stneotstownfc.co.uk Events - misslouises@yahoo.co.uk Academy - iain@stneotstown.co.uk

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Ownership: In accordance with the football association league rule 2.13 publication of ownership in relation to step 1-4 within the football pyramid, we hereby confirm the legal status of St Neots Town Football Club Identification Number 02921210, and is a Private Limited Company.

For the purposes of publication of ownership we can confirm that the following are listed as Directors of the Company: Lee Kearns (Significant interest) , Iain Parr, Louise Sales, Gary Wilson, Mehmet Mimoglu and as Non Executive Directors Mike Green, Jeremy Green, and Barry Cavilla.

Company Secretary Keith Gotch, Company Accountant Keith Gotch

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Dan Dodson Commercial chat Dear Saints Fans, It is an absolutely pleasure to write my first programme notes as a director of this wonderful club. It is a great honour to be part of the custodianship of this magnificent club and hopefully we can take the club to the next level.

Firstly allow me to welcome the supporters, officials and players of Thame United to the Premier Plus Stadium, we hope you enjoy your visit to our home today.

This week has been a relatively quiet one commercially, me and Mehmet have spent time reviewing our proposition and looking at how we can improve the deals that we do with sponsors and how we can grow the commercial mobility of the club as a whole. In the week ahead we have our first Business Partner Reception at the club, this gives us an opportunity to show what a great organisation we have to current and prospective business partners. We have built our commercial programme on strong personal relationships in recent years and hope the outcome of our event will be new ones blossoming.

I would personally like to extend a huge thank you to all business partners from the 2021/22 season, your support is appreciated by us all. I would also like to publically thank our hospitality team Andy & Evelyn Clay, Paula Robertson and Julie Clark who have set us apart from the rest in terms of welcoming officials of our sponsors, the FA, the League and our opposition this season, we really do appreciate everything you do for us.

I would also like to thank our directors, our roles making the club tic behind the scenes is all made worth it when we see our fans walk through the gate on match day. As a collective, “the board”, put so much time into this club so it survives for the community!

I am very fortunate that most of you know me or at the least recognise me so if you do have any questions about my role or the wider club do not hesitate to find me on a match day to have a chat.

I wish Pete and boys all the best for this afternoon’s fixture, let’s get three points and have a beer in the sun after to enjoy the end to what has been a rollercoaster of season. Next year we go in carrying the immortal words of Bill Shankly “First you must believe you are the best, then make sure you are.”

Positivity always, Daniel Dodson

Daniel

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Boardroom Boardroom Gossip Gossip With With Chairman Chairman Barry Barry Cavilla Cavilla

Good Afternoon Everyone and welcome to today’s fixture against Thame Utd. I would like to welcome all the Players, officials and supporters of Thame to the Premier plus Stadium for today’s return fixture.

Our Visitors have had a very good season so far and are just outside the play off places and will be looking to secure a place in the playoffs as we draw near to the season End. The Saints have been finding some very Good form of late and hope to finish strongly themselves and I am certain will have a say in the final placing this season.

Pete and the team have performed very well of late and picked up some valuable wins and much needed points along the way and steered us in to much healthier top half position as we head into our challenging Run in and looking to build on for next season ..

We are making big strides off the field to improving our club facilities and match day experiences for all to enjoy and the feed back from you is fantastic so thank you all for your support this season.

We are looking at close season projects and hopeful of putting a community / memorial Board for all to reflect and share those lovely memories and times enjoyed at the Saints over the years and would like to acknowledge in a special way.

Mehmet & Dan our commercial team have been working hard with our Business partners to build on there fantastic support this season in building a strong relationship as a community club ; I would like to also take this opportunity as Chairman to say a Big Thank you to you all and your continued support in the future.

Finally ,no club can survive or Evolve without a great support base and I just want to say a very Big Thank you to our fantastic supporters and club volunteers who give our Team and club such incredible support.

Your Town your Team.

Come on you Saints.

Best wishes

Barry

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JW Match Report DIDCOT TOWN FC (A) 06-04-2022 SOUTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CENTRAL Didcot Town2 St Neots Town 2 St Neots returned from Didcot with a deserved point but were disappointed to have conceded the equalising goal just three minutes from time. They had recovered well from giving away an early goal when they were harshly penalised by the award of the penalty against them after just seven minutes, but they showed a determined spirit to fight back to be on level terms at the break.Didcot had won 4-0 at the Premier Plus Stadium in the first meeting of the two sides this season last December but had recorded only one league victory in their last twelve outings so were desperate for points to halt their slide down the table. A swirling wind made conditions difficult for both sides who nevertheless produced a competitive contest with neither deserving to lose. St Neots had to make a late team change when striker Rob Mason contracted COVID 24 hours before the trip, so Saleem Akanbi came in for only his second start in to lead the attack whilst Kwai Marsh Brown was preferred to Glenn McConnell who dropped to the bench.

Saleem Akanbi had a close range shot blocked in the first attack of the match but after seven minutes Didcot attacked down the right and a cross from Connor Barratt struck the arm of Aaron Smith from very close range and the Referee pointed to the penalty spot. Barratt himself struck a low shot beneath the diving body of Louis Chadwick to give the home side the early lead. Kwai Marsh-Brown was pulled down on route to goal at the other end earning a free kick that came to nothing and then George Jeacock brought a fine save from Chadwick as the contest continued end-to-end.Akanbi then headed narrowly over the bar from a Smith cross and the sides continued to swap attacking moves with a defender from each side picking up a yellow card easing the pressure on the respective defences. Akanbi scythed his way through the home defence but shot wide and then a minute before the break a Marsh-Brown low shot was blocked by a defender, but Joe Rider pounced to slide the ball home to level the scores. Deep into added time home keeper Leigh Bedwell produced the save of the match to deny Charlie Johnson.

Didcot started the second half better and Chadwick had to save full-length to deny James Glover after a swift home attack.However, a really significant substitution for St Neots came in the 56th minutes when Glenn McConnell replaced Perry White and inside a minute, he had put St Neots ahead from a Marsh-Brown cross. St Neots then had a purple patch with McConnell prominent in almost every attacking move. Set up by Aaron Smith he forced Bedwell to a great save and then he brought a full length save from the home keeper and then rounded a defender to leave the keeper stranded, but Cameron McNeill got back to scrape the ball off the line. Marsh Brown went past two defenders to shoot narrowly wide and this spell of St Neots pressure should have produced what might have been a winning goal. However in the last ten minutes play became scrappy and sensing that St Neots were settling for their single goal margin, Didcot upped their game. The lively Barratt tormented the St Neots defence bringing a fine save from Chadwick but with three minutes left his low well-struck shot beat the keeper to claim the goal that saw the points shared. It could have been worse for St Neots for in time added. Barrett was only inches from his hat-trick with a free kick that grazed the wrong side of a goal post.

St Neots: Chadwick, Marfo, Smith, Anderson, Johnson, White, Barker, Watkins, Akanbi, Rider, Marsh-Brown Subs: McConnell (for White 56 mins), Cowling (for Watkins 80 mins), Abbott, and Gill.

CARDS: White (Y – 42 mins), Johnson (59 mins), Barker (Y – 80 mins), Cowling (Y – 80 mins) Goals: Rider (44 mins), McConnell (57 mins) Didcot: Bedwell, Grant. McNeill, Bedwell, Green, Learoyd, Barder, Glover, Jeacock, Hedges, Barratt Subs: Smith (for Green 30 mins), McKirnan (for Jeacock 90+2 mins), Alabi, Parsons, Giles CARDS: Barder (Y – 38 mins), McNeill (45 mins), Learoyd (77 mins) Goals: Barratt 2 (7 mins – pen - & 87 mins) Referee: Liam Beames (Cheltenham) Attendance: 151 John Walker

Saints 6 Colney Heath 1

Opponent Spotlight THAME UNITED FC- HISTORY Thame United FC Thame United was formed in 1883 making it one of Oxfordshires’ oldest clubs. Its early years were spent in Oxfordshire Leagues and in 1906, 1909 and 1910. Thame won the Oxfordshire Senior Cup and the Senior League in 1907, 1908,1910, 1930 and 1931.

A switch to the Hellenic League then brought further success culminating in the Hellenic League title in 1961-62 and 1969-70, as well as being runners up in 1960-61, 1976-77 and 1980-81. The Oxfordshire Senior Cup was won in both 1976 and 1981, but a poor spell in the mid eighties preceded a crossing of the pyramid in 1988-89 to join the South Midlands League.

The Club finished runners up in both 1988-89 and 1989-90 before eventually winning the title in 199091. Thame received the green light to join the Diadora League in 1991/92. 1994-95 saw the Club win the Division 2 Championship with 93 points – an 11-point margin. In 1995/96, the Club reached the 3rd Round Qualifying in the FA Cup and the FA Trophy. In the league we finished a creditable 13th in our first ever season in the Isthmian League Division One. Andy Sinnott was appointed first team manager in June 1997 and, with a dramatically reduced operating budget, the side were relegated into Ryman Division Two. The Club bounced straight back into Ryman Division One and reached the semi-finals of the FA Vase.

1999/2000 saw the Club come within two points of achieving promotion to the Premier Division. In the 2000/2001 season the team lead the way for most of the season, putting together a club record of 12 consecutive wins, but a slump in form in the latter part of the season resulted in a 5th place.

A mid-table finish followed in 2001/2002 season but the Oxfordshire Senior Cup was retained. Mark West was appointed player/manager when Andy left United during the summer of 2003. In October 2003 the club reached the 4th qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time in its history, before being beaten 1-2 by Conference side Farnborough Town. After a mid-table finish the Club moved to the newly formed Southern League, Division 1 West. In October 2004, the Club again reached the FA Cup 4th qualifying round and finished the season 11th in the league.

Mark West left to join Slough and defender Tony Joyce was appointed player /manager. By July 2005, the Club was in financial trouble and, following a visit from Bailiffs acting on behalf of HMRC, the landlord enforced a clause in the tenancy agreement and evicted the club from Windmill Road. A ground share agreement was reached with neighbours Aylesbury United and, with the side struggling at the foot of the Southern League Division 1 West, Tony Joyce resigned in December 2005, with a new joint managerial partnership of Richard Searl and Alan Thorne appointed. Relegation to the Hellenic League was confirmed later in the season.

A ground share agreement was reached with AFC Wallingford for 2006/07. Mark West returned to the Club mid-way through the season but could not save the Club from relegation to the Hellenic League Division 1 East.

The 2007/08 season provided greater stability for the Club, with Mark West and new assistant, Frank Thompson, looking after first team affairs. A mid-table finish resulted, which was followed by a ninth placed finish in 2008/09. 2009/10 saw the Club win the Division 1 East title by six points and reclaim their place in the Premier Division.

The 2010/11 season was the most significant in the Club’s recent history. With work on the new £3.1 million ground at Meadow View Park commencing in March 2010, United returned to Thame in December 2010, just over five years after theirforced eviction from the town. Boasting eight pitches, a floodlit 3G training pitch and a 8000 sq ft clubhouse, United now have one of the best sporting facilities in the Hellenic League. The official opening, against Oxford United in January 2011 saw a record crowd of 1,382.

United finished the 2010/11 season in 10th place in the Premier Division

Opponent Spotlight - PLAYER PROFILES THAME UNITED FC

Craig Hill: Goalkeeper (Age: 26) Re-joined United in December 2020 from Corby Town, who he joined from United in February 2020, having been first choice keeper for the Red Kites for three seasons. Previously with Aston Villa, Oxford City and Kettering Town.

David Lynn: Defence (Age: 26) Solid and assured left back with good technical ability. Now in his seventh season with the Club having previously been with Oxford United, Chesham United and Banbury United.

Lewis Thorne: Defence (Age: 19) Steps-up this season from Thame Rangers with an abundance of pace, energy and defensive qualities, whilst also dangerous going forward.

Harry Mepham: Defence (Age: 23) Joined at the start of the 2017/18 season from Beaconsfield Town and has been a virtual ever-present since. Versatile defender who reads the game well and with good technical ability.

Brodie Gray: Defence (Age: 24) Right back who Impressed during pre-season with his pace, strength and reading of the game. Joins from Dundonald Bluebell, having previously been with St Johnstone and East Fife.

Joe Jones: Defence (Age: 25) Recent signing having moved to the area from South Wales. Previously with Afan Lido and Goytre United.

George Gilmore: Defence (Age:19) Recent signing from Didcot Town, having come through the youth ranks at Oxford United. Imposing centre half who can also play at full back.

Finlay Murray: Defence (Age:20) Came through the ranks at Barnet FC. Solid and assured defender who can play anywhere across the back four.

Matt Peake-Pijnen: Defence / Midfield (Age: 23) Versatile player who is comfortable on either flank. Joined United in December 2018 from neighbours Aylesbury United. Previously with Oxford City and Banbury United.

Greg Hackett: Midfield (Age 25) Signed at the start of the 2019/20 season having spent the latter half of 2018/19 with Didcot Town.

Another wide player who contributes his fair share of goals. Previously with Oxford United and Ardley United.

Jack Tutton: Midfield (Age: 22) Joined United from North Leigh in January 2019 having previously been with Oxford City. Energetic and hard-working midfield player who gets forward and causes problems in the opposition area.

Jack Tompkins: Midfield (Age: 19) Signed at the start of the season. Combative ball-winning midfield player with bags of energy and who looks to get the ball forward. Previously with Barnet.

David Pearce: Midfield (Age: 30) Vastly experienced player who joined the Club in October 2021 from Chesham United for whom he played over 300 games. Previously with Oxford City and Hemel Hempstead Town

Opponent Spotlight - PLAYER PROFILES THAME UNITED FC Ryan Blake: Midfield/Striker (Age: 30) Signed in the early part of the 2019/20 season from Chesham United. Brought with him a wealth of experience – quick and dangerous player with an eye for goal.

Daniel West: Midfield/Striker (Age: 28) Joined nine years ago from Oxford United, initially as a midfield player, but moved forward scoring 25 goals in the Championship winning side of 2016/17 before claiming the Golden Boot in the Southern League East Division in 2017/18.

Lynton Goss: Striker (Age: 26) Prolific striker who scored over 80 goals for United in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons before making the move to Harrow Borough. Returned to the Club in October 2018.

Andy Gledhill: Striker (Age: 32) Been with the Club for a number of years, enjoying his best goalscoring spell during the Championship winning side of 2016/17, before suffering bad luck with injuries. Now returned to full fitness.

Mark West: Manager (Age: 55) Former player with Thame United who re-joined the Club for his second spell as Manager in January 2007. Prolific goalscorer with Wycombe Wanderers, Slough Town and Farnborough Town.

Stuart Blaik: Assistant Manager (Age: 50) FA Level 3 Coach now in his seventh season with the Club. Previously with Aylesbury United, Corby Town, Nuneaton Borough, Brackley Town, Buckingham Town and Tring Town.

Ben Johnson: Coach (Age: 35) Former player who has since gone on to manage the Development side and Reserve Team.

Stepped-up to First Team level in 2018/19 Jen Pilcher: Physio Joined the Club at the start of last season and has become an invaluable member of the management team.

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Manager - Peter Gill Assistant - Sean Greygoose GK Coach - Gary Dean Physio - Craig Lambert Kitman - Mick Hunt

Manager – Mark West Assistant - Stuart Blaik Coach - Ben Johnson Coach - Matt Timberlake Physio - Jen Pilcher

Squad List

Squad List

Louis Chadwick (GK) George Anthony (GK) Lee Watkins (c) Callum Anderson Joe Rider Myles Cowling Wynford Marfo Charlie Johnson Marc Abbott Charley Barker Aaron Smith Kwai Marsh-Brown Ben Heal Robbie Mason Glenn McConnell Harvey Beckett Saleem Akanbi

1. Craig Hill 2. Harry Mepham 3. Matt Peake-Pijnen 4. Lewis Thorne 5. Joseph Jones 6. David Lynn 7. George Gilmore 8. Jack Tutton 9. Jack Tompkins 10.

10. David Pearce 11.

11. Harry Alexander 12.

12. Andy Gledhill 13.

13. Lynton Goss 14.

14. Greg Hackett 15.

15. Dan West 16.

16. Ryan Blake 17.

17. Finlay Murray

Colours Navy/Light Blue quarters Dark blue short Light blue socks

Colours Black / White Shirts Black short Black socks

Referee Alistair Wilson Assistant 1 Matthew Whitworth

Next Home Match verus Bedford Town Saturday 18th April 3.00 pm KO Gates Open 1.30pm

Assistant 2 Christopher Severino

Thank You All For Your Support This Season - Keep An Eye On Our Club Website and Social Media Platforms For Details Of Our Pre Season Fixtures