TO QUATTRO TECH
WESTWOOD ROAD
WESTWOOD ROAD WELCOME TO QUATTRO TECH
President: NevilleNarnia
Co-Chairman: AndyDunn MarkTaylor
Secretary: NigelHowlett
Treasurer:
Directors
MaureenClarke
GarethChapman
OllieJones
STIVESTOWN STIVESTOWN
StIvesTownFCwasbornin1887inapackedroom attheUnicornHotel,wherefortylocalsagreedto createateamthatwouldcarrytheirtown’spride. Fromthestart,theblackandwhitestarshirts becameasymbolofambition.Theearlydecades deliveredtrophyaftertrophySeniorCups,Junior Cups,leaguetitlesestablishingtheSaintsasa forceacrossCambridgeshireandbeyond.Even throughleaguechanges,setbacks,andwartime interruptions,theclub’sidentityhardened:resilient, restless,alwayspushingformore.
Everythingchangedintheearly2000s.Neville Nania’sarrivalaschairmansparkedarevolution, pairingclublegendWarrenEverdellwithJezHall andErrolMcGammontounleashafearlessnew erabuiltonyouth,hunger,andbelief.Promotions followed,cupfinalsbecameroutine,andhistoricFA VaserunsdrewrecordcrowdstoWestwoodRoad. ThemomentumcarriedintotheRickyMarheineke era,wherearebuiltsquaddeliveredthe unthinkablepromotiontoStep3viaaplayoffepic againstRushden&Diamonds.TheSaintswereno longerjustcompeting;theywererewritingtheir ceiling.
Recentyearshaveonlysharpenedthatedge.A pandemiccouldn’thalttheclub’srise,andby 2023/24StIveswerehittingtheirhighestStep3 finish,smashingin87goalsandwatchingJonny EdwardsclaimtheGoldenBoot.Withastrongcore retainedandnewexperienceadded,theSaints standonthebrinkoftheirnextchapter.The ambitionisclear,thebeliefisreal,andthetargetis unmistakablebreakintothetopsixandkeep climbing.
CabinsGBhavebeenontheballsince2010,growingfromalocal supplierofrefurbishedportablecabinstoatrustednameacross England,Scotland,WalesandIreland.
FromourCambridgeshirebase,wekeeparound300newandused unitsreadytogo,modularbuildings,Containex,jacklegs,antivandal cabins,containersandstores.
Perfectforoffices,canteens,changingroomsandtoilets whatever yourteamneeds,we’vegotthespacetomatch.
Unit5,HighburyFields, EltisleyRd, GreatGransden, Sandy SG193AR
Tel:+44(0)1480861166
Email:info@cabinsgb.co.uk
Bothsidesarenostrangerstoeachotherasthereversefixturewasjustlast week.Bugbrookecameoutontopwitha3-1victory,soit'squickchancefor theIvestogainsomerevenge.ThatresultmeantthattheIvesremainin3 place,somewaybehindleadersHarboroughUnder21sandNorthamptonON Cheneckswhoaresecond.
ItisHarboroughUnder21swhowillbeouropponentsintheknock-outcup finalonFriday13March.ThismatchwilltakeplaceatMoultonFCandkick-off willbeat7:45pm.Itwillbegreattoseeafewsupportersmaketheirwayover toMoultonasLoughboroughwillnodoubtbefavourites,soextrasupportfor theIveswillbecrucialinourbidtoliftthetrophy.
Asusual,it'sbeenabusyweekattheclub.Theformofthefirstteamremains aconcernasitisnowfivestraightdefeatsonthebounce.LastSaturdaywe lost3-1athometoKettering.IthoughtKetteringdeservedthevictoryandover 90minuteswerethebetterside.OnTuesday,wetravelledtoStamfordand alsocameawayemptyhandedaswesuffereda2-0reverse.
Onthepositive,RickyMarheinekehasstrengthenedhissidethisweekby signingtwoplayersonloannamelyRyanFryattandMarkJones-bothfrom PeterboroughSports-andhopefullytheycanmakeanimpact.Ontheflip side,JordanWilliamsisnowoutfortheseasonduetoahipinjuryandTheo Alexandrouisstillabouttwoweeksawayfromregainingfullfitness.
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ImustmentionthattheKetteringgamesawsomehomophobicabuseaimed atmatchofficialsbythetravellingfans.WhilstthisisspecifictoKettering,this sortofthingisnotwantedinsocietyincludinghereatStIvesTownFC.Ispoke totheKetteringofficialsduringthegame,andtheywillbeinvestigatingthe incidentwhichhasalsobeenincludedinthereportthattherefereewillsend totheFA.
Morepositivenews,andIhadanexcellentmeetinglastweekwiththeNorris Museum.Theyareveryinterestedinpartneringwithustohelpcelebratethe 140 anniversarynextyear.Lotsofideaswerementioned,andIwillkeepyou postedastohowwemoveforwardwithwhatwillbeanexcitingproject.
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Youmayhaveseenearlierthisweekthattheclubadvertisedtheneedfor moreinvestment.ThiswasfirstpublicisedinOctober,andwearerepeating thecallforitnow.Tosummarise,theclubneedsinvestmenttoallowusto moveforwardatalllevels.Thisisn'tjusttomakethefirstteammore competitiveatstepthree,butalsotogivetheclubmorefinancialstability.The clubisopentoanyonewhowantstoseriouslygetinvolved.Formoredetails pleasecontacteitherAndy.Dunn@stivestownfc.co.ukor Mark.Taylor@stivestownfc.co.uk.
ThenewlydecoratedVIPsuitewasopenforthefirsttimeforthegameagainst Ketteringlastweekend.Oneofourfirstguestswaspotentialscholarsandtheir parentsanditwasgoodtoseeandhearsuchpositivefeedback.Firstteam managerRickyMarheinekewasalsoonhandtomeetthem,anddespitethe result,theymaywellhavetakeninspirationandlotsofpositivesfromtheday. Butbacktotoday,andlet'sseeiftheboyscangetbacktowinningways. ComeonyouIves!
YOUR IVES RESERVES YOUR IVES RESERVES
Alfie Pollard Goalkeeper
A sharp, reliable keeper known for excellent shot‑stopping and quick reflexes. Boyno brings confidence, bravery, and calmness to the back line
Josh Ward Defender
The youngest in the squad, Wardy is a versatile defender who’s comfortable at both full back and centre back. Calm, dependable, and smart on the ball, he brings maturity beyond his years
Sam Cooper Defender
Another young composed defender who’s comfortable at both centre back and left back. Sam brings energy, discipline, and reliability wherever he plays
Fraser Sutherland Defender
Returning from his time in America, Fraser has slotted back into the squad seamlessly. He’s added strength, composure, and reliability to the back four, giving the defence a real boost since coming home.
Claudio
Pascoal
Midfielder
Composed midfielder with great vision and real presence on the pitch. Claudio is never afraid to put his foot on the ball, slow things down, and control the game, making him a reliable heartbeat in midfield.
Dan Johnson Goalkeeper
Loud and commanding goalkeeper who controls his box with confidence. Dependable, organised, and a strong shot stopper, Dan brings real presence and leadership between the posts.
Alfie Baker Defender
Alfie tough‑tackling centre‑back who loves the physical side of the game. Baker is strong, committed, and never afraid to put his body on the line for the team
Mihayl Mitkov Defender
A committed left back who’s confident on the ball and never afraid to push forward. Mihayl regularly joins attacking moves, offering energy and support in advanced areas while staying reliable at the back
Ewan Young Defender
A big, solid centre back who brings strength and consistency to the defence. Ewan wins virtually everything in the air and provides calm, dependable stability at the back
Seb Darnell Midfielder
Seb is tough tackling central midfielder who reads the game brilliantly controls play with great composure, breaking things up and keeping the team ticking with calm, confident passing.
YOUR IVES RESERVES YOUR IVES RESERVES
Dylan Parry-Jones Midfielder
Mr Versatile, Dyls has played every position this season, even stepping in as goalkeeper. Full of energy and confidence, he’s scoring goals for fun and always delivers wherever he’s asked to play.
Casey Stonnell- Fitzgerald Midfielder
A midfield grafter who never stops working. Casey pulls the strings all game long, always trying to dictate play. Whether defending or attacking, he’s everywhere reliable, relentless, and always in the thick of it
Jacob Dickson Forward
Jacob has excelled since returning from Histon. Hard working and adaptable, he’s dangerous whether playing out wide or through the middle, always giving the team energy and quality in the final third
Ollie Gaillard Forward
Another one off the young players in the group, committed to developing and growing every week. Ollie brings real power and physical presence to the pitch, working hard showing huge potential for the future.
David Ca Forward
Hardworking wide player who gives everything when called upon. David brings energy, effort, and a positive attitude every time he steps on the pitch.
Sam Parker Midfielder
The team’s resident pretty boy smooth on the ball, smart in possession, and technically one of the sharpest players in the squad. Sam adds control, and real football intelligence.
Elliott Mendes Midfielder
Composed midfielder who is very comfortable on the ball, Elliott has transitioned from U18s to reserve team football. Confident in possession and calm under pressure
Reuben Huggins Forward
Reuben works relentlessly to hit the target and it’s paid off with major success this season. Clinical, determined, and always hungry for more, he’s been a constant threat in front of goal all year.
Floerintino Pereira Forward
Often found out wide, Lil Jr has mazy feet and loves running at defenders. Skillful, fearless, and direct, he brings creativity and excitement every time he gets on the ball
Fayed Nazir Rhaman Forward
Back from his spell at Yaxley, Fayed has slotted straight in and gives the team a strong presence Comfortable on the wing, centrally, or at right back, he offers energy, versatility, and reliability across the pitch.
MATCH REPORT MATCH REPORT
ST IVES TOWN RES GODMANCHESTER ROVERS RES 0-0
StIvesTownReservesHeldtoFrustrating0–0DrawinChance‑StarvedClashWith Godmanchester
StIvesTownReserveswereleftfrustratedaftera0–0drawwithGodmanchester,a strange, disjointed contest that offered very little in the way of clear chances and ultimately felt like two points lost. With a win, Ives would have moved five points clearoftheirvisitors,butthebreakthroughnevercame.
Thefirsthalfwastightandscrappy,withbothsidesstrugglingtofindanyrhythm.St Ives enjoyed more of the ball but couldn’t turn possession into meaningful openings, while Godmanchester threatened only in isolated moments on the counter. It was a half defined by halfchances and nearly moments, and the sides wentinlevelwiththegamestillwaitingforsomeonetoseizecontrol.
After the break, Ives pushed harder, trying to inject tempo and purpose into a match that never quite settled. The buildup play improved, but the final pass, the decisive touch, the moment of quality needed to unlock the game it all remained elusive. Godmanchester stayed compact, slowed the game down, and were contenttotakethestingoutofeveryattack.
As the final whistle blew, the sense of frustration was clear. A point keeps St Ives moving, but this was an afternoon where the opportunity was there to create real daylight in the table and it slipped away. The challenge now is to sharpen up, rediscoverthecuttingedge,andmakesurefuturechancestopullcleararetaken
MATCH REPORT MATCH REPORT
BUGBROOKE ST MICHAEL RES ST IVES TOWN RES 3-1
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St Ives Town Reserves fell to a frustrating 3–1 defeat away at Bugbrooke, a result shaped by a flat performance and a second half in which the game drifted firmly outoftheircontrol.
Bugbrooke struck first, taking advantage of a hesitant moment at the back, but St Ives found a response. A spell of pressure forced the equaliser, with Reuben Huggins’ relentless work rate causing problems for the home defence. His persistence forced a chasing defender into turning the ball into his own net, bringingthesideslevelandgivingIvesafootholdasthefirsthalfended1–1
After the break, however, the momentum shifted sharply. Bugbrooke played with greater intensity and punished St Ives for a series of loose moments. As the hosts grew stronger, Ives struggled to regain their shape or rhythm, and two secondhalf goals left the visitors with too much to do. The performance lacked the sharpness and control that has defined their better displays this season, and the contest slippedaway.
In the end, the 3–1 scoreline reflected a disappointing afternoon — one where the effort was there, but the quality and composure were not. The challenge now is to regroup, respond, and rediscover the standards this group has already shown it canreach.
Amelia Darnell
TODAYS OPPONENTS TODAYS OPPONENTS
BugbrookeStMichaelareaclubwithdeeprootsinNorthamptonshire football,representingthevillageofBugbrookeforwelloveracentury. Formedintheearly1900s,theclubgrewoutofthelocalchurchand communityteamsthatdominatedvillagefootballatthetime,andthat strongcommunityidentityhasremainedcentraltowhotheyare.
Overthedecades,Bugbrookesteadilyclimbedthroughthelocalleagues, establishingthemselvesasacompetitiveandrespectedsidewithinthe Northamptonshirefootballpyramid.TheirhomegroundatBirdsClose haslongbeenknownasatraditionalvillagefootballvenuetight, atmospheric,andneveraneasyplaceforvisitingteams.
Theclubenjoyednotablesuccessthroughthelate20thcentury,picking upleaguetitlesandcountycuphonoursastheybuiltareputationfor hardworking,organisedsideswhowerealwaysdifficulttobreakdown. Theirprogresseventuallysawthemearnaplaceinstepsixfootball, wheretheyhaveremainedaconsistentpresence.
Bugbrooke’sidentityhasalwaysbeenshapedbylocaltalent.Theclub hasastrongtraditionofdevelopingplayersfromthevillageand surroundingareas,withmanyprogressingthroughtheiryouthand reservesetupsintothefirstteam.Thatcontinuityhashelpedmaintaina clearstyle:competitive,committed,andbuiltoncollectiveeffortrather thanindividualstars.
Inrecentyears,BugbrookeStMichaelhavecontinuedtoevolve, modernisingtheirsetupwhilestayingtruetotheirroots.Theyremaina clubthatpunchesaboveitsweight,respectedacrosstheregionfortheir workethic,organisation,andabilitytocompetewithanyoneontheirday.
A MOMENT WITH REUBEN A MOMENT WITH REUBEN
Whowasyourfavouriteplayergrowingup?
GarethBale
What’sthebestgoalyou’veeverscored?
MygoalagainstWisbechStMary’sfortheU18sthatflewintothetopleftfromoutside theboxfollowingathroughball.I’venevermadecontactwiththeballbetterthan that!
Who’stheworstdresserinthesquad?
JackClarke
Whatdoyoualwayseatbeforeamatch?
PastaorEggs
Whichteammatewouldyounevertrustwithyourcar?
Wardybecausehehasn’tpassedhistestyet
Howwouldyoudescribeyourselfonthepitchinoneword?
Uncomplicated
What’syourfavouriteawaygroundtoplayat?
HarboroughTownFC
Who’sthemostcompetitiveplayerintraining?
Casey
What’sahiddentalentyouhave?
Iplay3intrumentsandperforminaband
Whomakesyourdreamfiveasideteamfromthissquad?
Casey,Dylan,Boyno,Wardy,SamParker
Thisweekendthe1 Team headdowntotakeon BishopStortford whoare oneplaceaboveusinthe table. st WithJohnnyEdwardsback inthesquadandsome moreadditionsthisweek Rickyandtheteamwilllook toturntheformaround afterafewchallengingfew weeks.
Wishingtheboysallthe bestontheroad, safe travels,strongperformance, andhere’stobringingthe pointsbacktoWestwood Road.
UPCOMINGGAMES 21stFeb-BishopStortford-Away 28thFeb-Quorn-Home 7th March-Redditch-Away
SpotlightonStIvesTownU13s–ASeasonofGrowthandGrit
StIvesTownU13senteredtheirfirstEJAseasonafterastrongpreseason.From 22ndJuly,theteamtrainedtwiceweeklyandplayed12matches,winning9, drawing1,andlosing2,withanimpressive57scoredand13conceded.
Theleaguestartprovedchallenging,withfourlossesonthebouncedespitethe boysoftenoutworkingtheiropponents.Facingsideswhohadalreadyplayeda yearuphighlightedthestep-up,andalthoughperformanceswerecompetitive, theteamstruggledwithkeydecisionsandmissedchances.Evenso,nodefeat exceededthreegoals.
TheOctoberhalf-termhithardest,withthesquadlosingnearlyhalfitsplayers. Buttheresponsewasoutstanding.ThroughNovemberandDecember,mistakes reduced,confidencegrew,andtheresultsstartedtofollow.Theboystrainedright throughChristmasandNewYear,andsinceJanuaryhavelostjustonegamein seven,showingrealprogressagainstteamstheystruggledwithearlierinthe season. Across20games,they’vescored37andconceded45,battlingforeverypoint. Thegrouphaspushedeachother,facedtoughmoments,andshownreal character.WithsixpointsstillupforgrabsandaLeagueCupQuarter-Finalaway atTilburyon1stMarch,theladshaveturnedabottomofthetablestartintoa proudclimbto6thplace.They’vedoneitthehardway—earningeverystepand buildingstrongfoundationsforthefuture.
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HALF TIME QUIZ HALF TIME QUIZ
1.WhichcountrywonthefirsteverFIFAWorldCupin 1930?
2.Whatpartofthebodycan’ttouchtheballin football(exceptforgoalkeepers)?
3.WhichPremierLeagueclubisnicknamed“The Toffees”?
4.Whoisfamousforthe“HandofGod”goal?
5.Whatcolourcardmeansaplayerissentoff?
6.Whichpositionwearsthenumber1shirtmostoften?
7.What’sthemaximumnumberofplayersateam canhaveonthepitch?
8.WhichteamplaysatOldTrafford?
9.What’sthenameoftheinternationaltournament heldeveryfouryearsinEurope?
10.Whatdoyoucallitwhenaplayerscoresthree goalsinonegame?
ON THE ROAD ON THE ROAD
OadbyTownFC
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OadbyTownFootballClub
BraunstoneLnE, BraunstoneTown, LeicesterLE32FD
HeadtowardsLeicesterfromthemotorwayandenterthecityonthe southwestside.MakeyourwayintotheBraunstonearea,whichsits betweenNarboroughRoadandtheA563ringroad.RiversideFootball GroundislocatedoffBraunstoneLaneEast,closetoFullhurstCommunity College.Thegroundsitsbehindthehousingareawithaccessfromthe mainroad.
FromtheMarketHarboroughdirection
ApproachLeicesterfromthesouth‑eastandcontinuetowardsthecity centrebeforejoiningroutesthatleadtothesouth‑westside.Headinto Braunstoneandfollowthemainroadsthroughtheestateuntilyoureach BraunstoneLaneEast.RiversideFootballGroundislocatedoffBraunstone LaneEast,closetoFullhurstCommunityCollege.Thegroundsitsbehind thehousingareawithaccessfromthemainroad.
QUIZ ANSWERS QUIZ ANSWERS
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PLAYER STATS PLAYER STATS
TODAYS SQUADS TODAYS SQUADS
Alfie Baker
David Ca
Sam Cooper
Sebastian Darnell
Jacob Dickson
Grady Dudley
Louis Ehiabhi
Oliver Gaillard
Kellan Hickinson
Jordan Hudson
Reuben Huggins
Daniel Johnson
Elliott Mendes
Mihayl Mitkov
Samuel Parker
Dylan Parry-Jones
Claudio Pascoal
Florentino Pereira
Alfie Pollard
Fayed Nazir Rhaman
Frankie Riola
Alfie Shepherd
George Shepherd
Casey Stonnell-Fitzgerald
Fraser Sutherland
Max Tipper
Joshua Ward
Ewan Young Manager
Mark Field
Assistant
Jack Clarke
Match Officials
Referee
Paul Buck
Assistant Referee
Adam Hart (Club)
Assistant Referee
TBC
Rohan Bowyer
George Bonifas
Rafferty Coupar Evans
Leon Considine
Mackay Dewar
Alfie Doherty
Ronnie Gibbon
Ben Hartwell
Jodi Loretto
Ryan Nash Leo Wiles
Simeon Adewale
Ceepy Logongo
Jake Nash
Kayden Wilson
Jeremy James Kofi Amissah
Bailey Weatherly
Liam Boddington
Noah Murray‑Hawkins
Siyabonga Ndebele
Jake Webster
Hayden Kaiser
Kieran Spencer
Manager
Brendan Embra 42