Southam United vs Calne Town Matchday Programme

Management

First Team Manager Richard Kay

First Team Assistant Lee Petch

First Team Assistant Lee Walkinshaw

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RICHARD KAY

A warm welcome to the players, staff and committee of Calne to BHP for todays league game.

It's another new club we are playing for the first time in our history and the only club we haven't played this season to date. As always, I'm expecting a really tough game full of action and entertainment Calne were relegated from Step 5 last season but have really bounced back well and are having a solid season

They are one of a number of teams that are eyeing the playoffs. Dare I say the unthinkable and put us in that bracket too? From having 1 point after 5 games we have been on some run We have baring a miracle achieved our target of consolidating in the league. Now we have the freedom and handbrake off to just see where this season could take us.

On writing my programme notes for todays game, it comes off the back of another rollercoaster game at Newent Midweek, away in the Cotswolds, pitch unplayable and another 90th minute winner Again the players were unbelievable Close to a 4 hour round trip and still a full 16 man squad. Again halftime we were behind but the character and belief in the group is unwavering The message again was let's just have a right go. We were relentless second half and again came from behind to win

This group is special Good players but unbelievable people They are giving everything for the club. Also a special mention again to my staff. It's another game where we have really affected the game Really top drawer, pro active coaching and decision making.

Finally, I would like to congratulate Rhian and Josh on the arrival of their baby boy Abram Joshua Tilley We look forwards to seeing you all at BHP very soon

As it's the final home game of 2022, it's time to reflect on a history making year for the club The clubs first promotion since 88/89 season and to come full circle in being back at step 6. It's been some journey with many more pages to be written. Thank you for sticking with the club Thank you for your complete support of myself, the staff and the players.

Not many clubs can call themselves a family We can

Have a fantastic Xmas. Rich

"Not many clubs can call themselves a family. We can."

SIMON BARBY

We welcome Calne Town to BHP, after a long journey from them, they will want to get a good result, start strong and get on the front foot. They are one point ahead of us in the league and are going to be difficult opposition, but we fear no one at all!

With our form home and away having the last few games unbeaten, we go into the game positive and ready to score more goals and get a good performance, while the Southam team on and off the pitch is buzzing at the moment! We have some really good team bonding and spirit, it has just clicked for us

We are on a good run of form and intend on continuously knocking on the doors of teams just above us. Climbing that league, all we can do is continue to play well, stick together and put points on the league table!

The new players who have come into the team have only made our Southam team much stronger. Players fighting for places makes everyone play that

little bit harder to retain their place in the team.

I have recently been putting goals in myself, scoring three in two games, and hearing that I have scored the 250th goal for Southam is brilliant news! I'm very proud!

We played a midweek league game this week, a two hour journey over to Newent Town wasn't great for a midweek game. As we got there, their pitch was frozen but playable, not great conditions all round and not much time to prep or warm up But we grouped together as a squad, rolled our sleeves up and battled to the last minute, and like in recent weeks, our grit and determination came through and we got the winner late on! We had a great journey back with three points, but our next aim is to follow it up this weekend with another win! Then we can celebrate with the Southam Xmas do and hope that England can bring it home!

"We are on a good run of form, continuously knocking on the doors of teams just above us!"

MATCHREPORT

By David Hucker

HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION 1 WILDSMITH MEADOW, 7.12.22

NEWENT TOWN FC 2 Pemberton, Hussain

SOUTHAM UNITED 3

Champkins 15', Dixon 80', Barby 89'

Southam United manager Richard Kay was able to announce an unchanged line up for this visit t Wildsmith Meadow, and on a bitter, wintry evening, captain Simon Barby snatched a second half winner to make it three league wins on the trot.

Newent Town had lost 8-0 to Milton United in their last home match, and were clearly looking to bounce back as they took an early lead through Frank Pemberton. Lewis Hudson was called into action to save from Saul Thomas before Ethan Champkins levelled for Saints on 15 minutes.

The home side went ahead again from a corner as, after the ball was scrambled home to make it 2 1 which they held until the break.

Sam Dunn became the first of the Southam's substitutions and half time, replacing Ryan Harris and the home side's Finn Jones was booked after a collision with Hudson.

Josh Dixon brought Saints level, following up after a great save bv home keeper Kyran Edwards and, after Hudson had denied Newent's Zaqib Hussain another goal opportunity, Barby popped up to secure the win.

Despite the conditions, this was a match played at a high tempo that could have gone either way, with plenty to keep the 40 hardy souls who turned out entertained.

Player of the match: Adam Neale

Attn: 40

Southam

(C), Dixon

Subs not used: Goddard

United: Hudson, Harris (Dunn), Stewart (Adair), Neale, Watkin, Yeates, Ellis Champkins (Newell-Holley), Ethan Champkins, Osborne (Drummond), Barby

CONGRATULATIONS!

A huge congratulations to Rhian and Josh Tilley as they welcomed little Abram Joshua on 5th December. We can't wait to welcome our newest team member and newly appointed Executive Cuddle Officer to BHP!

CONGRATULATIONS!

As Captain Simon Barby scored the last minute winner away to Newent Town this week, he not only secured our third league win on the trot but also took the club to its astonishing 250th match winning goal in 86 competitive games since the relaunch of Southam United FC in 2019 under the one and only Mike Davis.

Here's to many more goals - howay the Saints!

SOUTHAM UNITED FC

Southam United was founded in 1905 following the amalgamation of two village teams. Southam United or "Saints" as they are known has a long and distinguished history.

From 1947 to 1956 the club won most of the titles in the then prestigious Coventry and North Warwickshire League culminating in the Coventry Evening Telegraph Cup.

Saints moved into the Midland Combination in 1980/81 and immediately won the Division 3 title and completed the double by winning the Vase Final with a 3 1 victory over Kingsbury United. When the League was reorganised in 1983/84, United were invited into the Premier Division but after struggling for several seasons they were downgraded to Division 1 when it was discovered that their pitch was now too short owing to the construction of a bowling green next to it. It took until 1995/96 for United to get back into Premier Division football. In 1997/98 Saints enjoyed their most successful season in the Midland Combination finishing as Premier Division Runners Up and winning the Birmingham County FA Vase with a convincing 3 0 victory over Shirley Town.

All time leading goalscorer (over 1,000 goals) and record appearance holder is Bob Hancocks who served the Club loyally in virtually every capacity In 2002 Bob and his wife Anne received a presentation from the Club to mark their over 50 years of loyal service to Southam United and their contributions to the game were finally recognised by the FA Long Service Award in June 2012.

In 2001 the Club merged with Southam Town FC, a progressive junior club formed in 1972 which, amongst other things, has pioneered Ladies and Girls football in Warwickshire. Long term development plans have now been put into place to strengthen the football base in Southam both on and off the field.

SOUTHAM UNITED FC

The Club is an FA Charter Standard Community Club. Currently, the Club's range of junior teams runs from the Mini Soccer School (boys and girls of 5 years upwards) being introduced to the game in a fun and safe environment through the junior age groups up to the Under 16's with some 250 players participating in coaching sessions and games throughout the season. The club also maintains a successful Wildcats and Girls section, encouraging more girls into the game and hoping to retain them for the future. This is with a view to eventually growing our own Ladies team.

Southam United are also fully committed to supporting it's volunteer coaches and developing homegrown officials. All managers and coaches are supported in following their ambitions to complete FA coaching courses and as of the 21/22 season, the club has supported 3 of its former junior players to undertake their referee qualifications. With more to follow subject to courses being available.

First Team results from 1998 to 2004 were largely disappointing. A sixth placed MidComb Premier Division finish in 2004/05 augured well for the future but could not be improved upon in season 2005/06 thanks to inconsistent league form. There was, however, some comparative success in Cup competitions, including an appearance in the first ever Cup Final at the Ricoh Arena, when Saints finished as Runners Up to Coundon Court in The Coventry Charity Cup.

Cup success was achieved in 2008/09 as the Club lifted the BCFA Midweek Floodlit Challenge Cup with a convincing 3 1 victory over Darlaston Town and again in 2010/11 with victory in the Telegraph Challenge Cup Final at The Ricoh Arena. Runners Up spot in the Premier Division was achieved in 2011/12 when the team fell away with the finishing line in sight.

In both 2012/13 and 2013/14 the Club were runners up in the BCFA Midweek Floodlit Cup; and in 2014/15 were beaten finalists in the Les James Cup at Walsall's Banks's Stadium and the Coventry Charity Cup at Coventry City's Ricoh Arena.

Following a period of transition for the First Team and an absence of several seasons, the First Team successfully returned in 2018/19 playing in the Hellenic league and managed by Rich Kay. Since this time, and despite the challenge of COVID, the team have gone from strength to strength, gaining promotion and as of 2021/22 season are now play Oxford Senior League Premier, from where they are looking to springboard to the next level.

TODAY'S OPPOSITION

CALNE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

1886 A significant moment in history, the story begins, Calne Town FC are born and start playing friendlies. Home is the town centre Recreation Ground. 1891/92 1 st competitive game in the Wilts Cup the roller coaster ride it begins! 1912/13 trophy case needed winners Wiltshire Senior Cup 1 st of many is hope! 1884/85 history made our 1st game in the Wilts League, stunning 9 0 victory v Bradford Town.

1920’s sees a marriage with the famous bacon factory works team, Calne & Harris United.

1960’s the club relocates to its current ground, Bremhill View and drops the bacon, back to plain old Calne Town FC … cheap bacon quickly disappears from the club house. 1979/80 …that was quick! The modern era begins along with some sort of club record keeping!, champions Wiltshire County Division 2…nice one! 1984/85 the trophy cupboard grows, winners in the Wiltshire Senior Cup and the Ghia Senior KO Cup…. really getting a taste for Victory! 1985/86 a new committee was formed with the objective of bringing a higher standard of football to Bremhill View, seen as visionaries of their time! 1986/87 100 years old! and a birthday present received The big time is here, our application to join the Great Mills Western League Division 2 is rubber stamped 1991/92 further development work at the ground with the expansion of the social club to provide lounge and bar facilities fans very appreciative…hic ! 1992/93 Glory days with manager Graham Fell at the helm we are Division 2 runners up and promoted to the Premier Division 1993/94 Turbulent times, 3 managers in quick succession but surprise appointment of a 22 year old Tommy Saunders keeps us in the top rung. His knack for 'finding' quality players means we enjoy a successful run of top half finishes 1997/98 An excellent FA Cup run, victorious over Fleet Town, Welton Rovers and Clevedon Town, but hearts finally broken in the last minutes of a home replay against Basingstoke. 1998 Tommy’s destiny for higher things catches up; he is off to Chippenham Town. Assistant Colin Bush, supported by ex Calne player Lester Foxhall fills his very large boots Despite the turmoil our highest ever finish in the Top rung, 6 th place no less. 1998/99 a traumatic season! Tommy’s legacy fades as many key players desert to higher footballing echelons. New manager Mel Gingell’s hastily assembled young squad cannot compete Mid season Mel is dismissed, replaced by John Fisher ex Swindon Supermarine & Wollen Sports Too little too late, unable to deliver, relegated to Division 2 a bitter pill is swallowed!

1999/00 new millennium brings former Calne stalwart Graham Learmonth as manager, assisted admirably by Sean Hughes and Ian Monnery Ship steadied, the young side produced glimmers of excellence and restores some pride 2000/01 thump!?@!, we finish bottom and Graham short reign ends, lady luck though is on our side, relegation is avoided by bureaucracy as the league is reconstructed. Phew! 2001/02 brings optimism with newly appointed management team Steve Hale and Paul Rankin Steve resigns soon after the start leaving Paul and assistant Mark Jefferies in charge Although again at the foot of the table club and supporters alike feel blood, sweat and tears have been given by players and management so give them some slack.

CALNE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

2003/04 new players added and the team complete some memorable performances, FA cup success still eludes Season ends couple of places short of promotion Proposals for new ground resurrected but short lived; yes we will stay at Bremhill!

2004/05 one of the most successful seasons in our clubs history. Automatic promotion as runners up, secured by victory in the last game of the season get in there! The bar gets some stick and we are all off to the heady heights of the Premiership. To cap it all an appearance in the League Cup final… but football is a cruel mistress, The Double is not to be, a painful loss on the lottery of penalties to Bridgwater Kelvin CV shining resigns to take over at Melksham.

2005/06 builds on success; new management in Robbie Lardner and Simon Hillier and loyal players ensure the season ends in our highest league position in our 120 year history 2006/07 sees our longest FA Vase run for some time, losing eventually by a slim margin to Slimbridge In the league, early promise whimpers out and the team finish mid table 2008/09 fast out of the blocks winning most matches before Xmas Maybe too much turkey as the 2nd half of the season is downhill slipping to 16 th place. Not all doom and gloom as we finish runners up to in the Les Phillips Cup Final losing 2 1 in last minute to Oldland Abbotonians. As season ends Manager Robbie and Assistant Simon call it a day.

2009/10 Mark Barrett announced as new Chairman and Kelvin Highmore returns as manager assisted by Paul Thompson who promptly leaves for Devizes Town and is replaced by Tommy Dryden. Winners of the Wiltshire FA Senior Cup, defeating Laverstock and Ford at Salisbury City stadium gives some celebration, but no such luck in the league, poor results means relegation back to Division 1 and the swift resignation of the management team.

2010/11 season, we welcome a new management team in Jeff Roberts, Nick Vitale and Drew Youngsam

2011/12 Jeff and Drew stay in place supported by Anthony “Browner” Brown. We finish our successful campaign a creditable 4 th … our best position for many a season. 2012/13 the Jeff and Drew combination remain, riding their luck until it is obvious promotion is not beckoning, they leave and Browner steps up and seeing out the season as manager.

2013/14 struggling for players following the mercenary exodus of 99% of 1 st team players over wage cuts the reserve team step up after winning their Wiltshire Premier League race the previous season. Browner is replaced at the top by Simon Gardner following his success as Captain and motivator with the squad in the previous season and a mid table finished is secured.

2014/15 change all around. In the summer break, Simon steps up as Chairman and Neurin Jones our solid team captain is confirmed as our new Player (for a while at least!) Manager 2015/16 Neurin learns the ropes with a young team of local talent supported by influx of Chippenham players finish 15 th in Toolstation Western league Division 1.

2016/17 Early in the season poor results leads to player commitment issues Neurin disillusioned and out of ideas steps down as manager to be replaced with Dave Ferris. Not enough and finish 2nd bottom!

2017/18 Committee makes tough decisions, Dave exits in the summer and new local talent Clive McDaid and Ben Redford offered managers role. No reserves team and a ground share with Bremhill FC

2018/19 Ben and Clive bring in a handful of new signings and finish the season in a respectable 8 th place. At the end of the season Clive steps down as joint manager and is replaced by the experienced Trevor Rawlings

MEETTHE 2022/23TEAM

STANDINGS

Hellenic League Division 1

Fixtures & Lineups

AUG 2022

Wednesday 3rd Saturday 6th Tuesday 9th Saturday 13th Wednesday 17th Saturday 20th Monday 29th

SEPT 2022

Saturday 3rd Wednesday 7th Tuesday 20th

OCT 2022

Saturday 1st Saturday 8th Saturday 15th Monday 19th Saturday 22nd Wednesday 24th Saturday 29th

NOV 2022 Saturday 5th Saturday 12th Saturday 19th Saturday 26th

DEC 2022 Saturday 10th Saturday 17th Tuesday 27th

JAN 2023

Monday 2nd Saturday 7th Saturday 14th Saturday 21st Saturday 28th

FEB 2023

Saturday 4th Saturday 11th Tuesday 21st Saturday 25th

MAR 2023

Saturday 4th Saturday 11th Saturday 18th Saturday 25th

APR 2023

Saturday 1st Saturday 8th

OPPOSITION

Bishops Itchington (H)

Long Crendon (H) Abingdon United (A) Milton United (H) FC Stratford (A) Bourton Rovers (H) Morton Rangers (H)

Kidlington Res (A) Pershore Town (H) Littleton (A)

Shipston Excelsior (H)

Cheltenham Saracens (H) Cirencester Town Dev (H) Smethwick Rangers (A) Clanfield 85 (H) Kidlington Res (H) Hartpury University (A)

Malmesbury Victoria (H) Chalfont Wasps (H) Shortwood United (H) Stonehouse Town (A)

Calne Town (H) Cheltenham Saracens (A) Cirencester Town Dev (A)

Clanfield 85 (A) Hartpury University (H) Malmesbury Victoria (A) Newent Town (H) Shortwood United (A)

Stonehouse Town (H)

Abingdon United (H) Long Crendon (A) Bourton Rovers (A)

Milton United (A) FC Stratford (H) Moreton Rangers (A) Kidlington Res (H)

Pershore Town (A) Littleton (H)

RESULT

W 2 1 L 5 2 L 1 0 L 0 3 D 0 0 L 1 3 W 6 3 W 3 1 L 1 0 W 4 0

W 8 1 L 3 2 W 2 1 L 2 0 W 1 0 L 3 2 L 3 1 D 2 2 W 4 1 D 2 2 W 2 1 W 3 1

STARTING XI

Hudson, Bloomer, Speed, Neale, Fitzmaurice, Barby* Hudson, Dunn, Bloomer, Neale, Fitzmaurice, Barby, E Hudson, Dunn, Green~, Neale, Harris, Yeates, El Cham Hudson, Bloomer, Green, Neale, Locklin, Yeates, El C Hudson, Dunn, Green, Neale, Barby, Yeates, El Cham Hudson, Dunn, Green, Neale, Barby* , Yeates, O’Brien, Hudson, Dunn*, Green, Neale, Harris*,Barby, El Cham

Skidmore, Dunn, Stewart,Barby, Harris, Yeates, El Ch Skidmore, Bloomer, Harris,Barby, Tennant, Osborne, Hudson, Bloomer~, Stewart, Harris, Watkin, Yeates, D

Feasey, Bloomer, Tennant, Harris, Watkin*, Yeates, El Hudson, Bloomer, Tennant, Harris*, Watkin, Yeates, S Hudson, Bloomer, Stewart,Harris, Watkin, El Champk Hudson, Bloomer, Tennant, Watkin, Locklin, Yeates, B Hudson, Harris, Tennant, Neale, Watkin, O’Brien, Dixo King, Dunn, Tennant, Neale, Watkin, Yeates, Dixon, O Hudson, Harris, Tennant, Neale, Watkin, Yeates, El Ch

Hudson, Locklin, Stewart*, Neale*, Watkin, Yeates~ , E Hudson, Harris, Stewart, Neale, Watkin, Yeates, El Ch Hudson, Harris, Stewart, Neale, Watkin, Yeates, Osbo Hudson, Dunn, Stewart, Barby, Watkin, El Champkin

Hudson, Harris, Stewart, Neale, Watkin, El Champkin

, El Champkins, Et Champkins, Osborne, Lawes, Mauritson El Champkins~, Et Champkins, Mauritson*, Osborne*, Dixon mpkins, Barby, Mauritson, Osborne, Et Champkins hampkins, Et Champkins, Drummond, Lawes, Dixon pkins, O’Brien, Mauritson, Osborne, Et Champkins Osborne, Mauritson, Lawes, Dixon pkins, Yeates, Bloomer, Lawes**, Osborne*

hampkins, O’Brien, Osborne, Mauritson**, Dixon* Yeates, El Champkins, Mauritson, Dixon, Et Champkins Dixon*, El Champkins, Mauritson, Barby**, Osborne

l Champkins, Et Champkins*, Mauritson,Barby, Dixon*** Smith,Barby, Mauritson*, Lawes, Dixon kins, Et Champkins, Smith, Mauritson*, Osborne, Dixon Barby, El Champkins, Lawes, Et Champkins, Osborne on*, El Champkins, Osborne,Barby, Et Champkins O’Brien,Mauritson*, El Champkins, Et Champkins* hampkins, O’Brien,Barby, Et Champkins, Osborne

El Champkins, Lawes, Osborne, Et Champkins, Dixon hampkins, Osborne, Lawes, Et Champkins, Dixon rne, El Champkins, Lawes, Et Champkins, Dixon s Et Champkins, Osborne, Adair, Newell Holley, Dixon s, Et Champkins, Osborne, Barby, Dixon

SUBSTITUTES

Skidmore, Boe(74), Drummond*(68), Green(85) O’Brien, Drummond(72), Boe, Green, Speed Drummond, Skidmore, O’Brien, Dixon, Boe Dunn, Speed, Osborne, Mauritson, Barby Dixon, Bloomer, Boe, Feasey Bloomer, Drummond, Boe, Fitzmaurice Dixon*, O’Brien, Tennant, Skidmore

Goddard, Bloomer, King, Drummond, Tennant King, Goddard, Watkin, O’Brien, Drummond (45’) Lawes*, King, Et Champkins, Neale, Goddard

Goddard*, Neale*, O’Brien*, Osborne, Stewart Goddard, Locklin, Stewart, Neale, Dunn Lawes* (61), King, Locklin, Tennant~ (45’), O’Brien (70’) Dixon, Mauritson, Neale, O’Brien, King Mauritson (71), Dunn (92), Bloomer, King, Goddard (83) Osborne, Hudson, Bloomer, Harris, Barby Lawes*, Dunn, Goddard, Feasey, King

O’Brien, Dunn (58’), Goddard, King, Barby King (80), Dunn (61), Goddard (57), Tennant (69), Barby Goddard (90+3), Barby (15), King, Tennant, Dunn Drummond, Goddard, King

Dunn, Adair, Newell Holley, Drummond, Goddard

Southam United Football Club Calne Town Football Club

First Team Manager: Richard KAY

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