Southam United vs Kenilworth Sporting FC Matchday Programme

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Cover: Defender Sam Dunn pushes the ball up the right wing, Above: Melvin Mauritson watches as play develops through the midfield.

Letter From The Manager - Richard Kay Letter From The Captain - Ash Knights Matchday Gallery - Cropredy FC A Tough Day Out at BHP Back in Yellow and Ready for More - Ross Feasey Welcome to Southam - Matt Pemberton Today’s Opposition - Kenilworth Sporting

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First Team Manager Richard Kay First Team Assistant Manager Paul Knights First Team GK Coach Alan Kinnear First Team Player Coach Daniel Long First Team Physio Paul Knights Club Onsite Physio David Ward Matchday Liaison Group Richard Kay, Paul Knights, Tyler Collman, Rhian Tilley, Molly Cassidy First Team Secretary Tyler Collman First Team Media Officer Rhian Tilley Club Kitman Michael Duckett Contributing Photographer Marie Price Programme Editor Rhian Tilley Contributor David Hucker Any Sports Injury or General Physio Contact David Ward at 07921073889 To Arrange An Appointment

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LETTER FROM THE MANAGER

I would like to welcome the Management, Staff, Players and Committee of Kenilworth Sporting to Bobby Hancocks Park for today’s Coventry Charity Cup Quarter Final tie. When the last eight draw was made, by far it’s the stand out tie of the round and a mouthwatering cup match. Last weeks game was a league local derby but this is as big a local derby as it gets, Southam v Kenilworth.

Within our group we have alot of connections to the old Kenilworth Town. Ten years ago I took my first steps into management as Kenilworth Town First team player/assistant manager. It was a great learning curve and very enjoyable period with us

finishing in the top 6 of the old Midland Combination Division 1.

Paul Knights, my assistant, was manager of the very successful Kenilworth Town Sunday team that featured First Team Coach, Daniel Long, and club captain, Ashley Knights.

Ash actually played for me all those years ago for the Kenilworth Town Saturday First team and has played for me at various clubs since. Its crazy to think we have done a ten year journey together.

It’s fantastic to see Kenilworth as a club re launch much like ourselves and be very competitive. I know from experience the heart ache it caused within the local community when Kenilworth folded and with drew from the now Midland league due to finances. Gypsy Lane now much like BHP looks to be a fantastic local non league ground.

Today’s game will be a fantastic occasion both clubs can enjoy after so much heart ache and disappointment over the recent years. Both clubs have a very bright future and regardless of today’s result that’s fantastic for local football in Warwickshire.

Enjoy the game and Thank you for your continued support!

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ASH KNIGHTS LETTER FROM THE CAPTAIN

Welcome back to Bobby Hancocks Park for today’s game against Kenilworth Sporting.

After last weeks 3-2 defeat to local rivals Cropredy its important we put things right this week with our performance.

Too many of us last week had a “bad day at the office”, myself included. If I’m honest It was the first time since I’ve joined the club where I’ve questioned myself. I understand you will have bad games here and there but for me something I consider as my main strength (work rate and desire) wasn’t 100% as I would of expected.

It’s been a tough week for dwelling on the result but looking at the bigger picture it’s been a good start to the season with a totally new side so it’s important we move on quickly, learn from it, and keep moving in the right direction. Its one game at a time and see

where it takes us.

We are all excited for today’s game. Its these type of games that you want to play in.

To test yourself against a good side in a cup Quarter Final.

For me personally I was buzzing to see we had Kenilworth in the next round. Its a club I captained in my younger years and also a club I played for on a Sunday managed by my dad. I must mention I’m absolutely delighted to see all the good things going on at the club at present.

I hope you enjoy the game and as always we thank you for your continued support.

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Captain Ashley Knights powers a shot through the defense.

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SOUTHAM UNITED Southam United First Team would like to thank the following companies who have supported the club this season

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We would also like to thank our dedicated player and matchday sponsors

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MATCHDAY 10

SOUTHAM UNITED VS CROPREDY FC 4 December 2021 - Bobby Hancocks Park

Clockwise From Top Left: The team goes through warm up drills ahead of the match. Ricky Barby (left) and Alfie Speed (right) share a lighthearted moment during warm ups. Keeper Lewis Hudson takes crossing practice. Defender Kieran Brady surveys the pitch for his next pass.

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Clockwise From Top Left: Defender Adam Neale comes forward from the back for a corner. Vice-Captain, Simon Barby, floats a cross into the box. Luca Lenihan scored his second goal of the season during the match. Forward Melvin Mauritson jumps over the opposition’s slide tackle.

Photos by Marie Price and Rhian Tilley

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A TOUGH DAY OUT AT BHP

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3 Oxfordshire League, Premier Division Southam United’s promotion hopes were a dealt a blow by local rivals Cropredy who came out on top in a closely contested Oxfordshire Senior League encounter at Bobby Hancocks Park on Saturday.

Melvin Mauritson made his Southam debut in a side that saw a number of changes from the previous week and Saints got off to the perfect start when, after some good work by Jay Lawes, Luca Lenihan picked up the ball inside the penalty area to slot home for his first goal since the opening day of the season and give them a 7th minute lead.

They didn’t hold the advantage for long, however, as just six minutes later, Cropredy’s Aaron Dineen rounded two Southam defenders and placed the ball past Lewis Hudson to make it 1-1.

Ricky Barby went close in the 27th minute from a free kick on the edge of the penalty area which was smothered by the visiting keeper and, on the half-hour, Mauritson set up Barby again, but his overhead effort lacked power.

Mauritson, himself, put a chance wide in the 35th before Saints fell behind almost immediately as a Ruben Torego free kick into the box was carried by the wind and, with Hudson failing to hold it, the ball rolled over the line.

With three minutes of the half remaining, it was all square again, however, as Ricky Barby’s looping header went just under the bar.

Wendel Moyo replaced scorer Lenihan at the break as Saints looked to regain the advantage, but they were indebted to Hudson who kept them in the game with a finger-tip save onto the crossbar in the 57th minute. Cropredy took the lead again from a Jack Welch penalty four minutes later and Harry Dunham went close to getting another in the 65th, being denied by another fine save by Hudson.

More good saves by Hudson were needed to keep Cropredy at bay as they finished the stronger to inflict a third league defeat of the season on Richard Kay’s side.

Apologising to supporters after the match for his side’s defeat, Kay conceded “it was not a performance of a team that is going for promotion” as their task of catching unbeaten leaders Bicester Hallions got even harder.

Southam United: Lewis Hudson, Sam Dunn, Kieran Brady, Adam Neal, Ashley Knights [Capt.], Alfie Speed (Matt Pemberton 74), Luca Lenihan (Wendel Moyo 46), Simon Barby, Jay Lawes, Ricky Barby, Melvin Mauritson Subs not used: Scott Lindley, Daniel Long Booking: Ashley Knights Player of the Match: Ricky Barby

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We’re still unbeaten, but our performance levels need to be better

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Ricky and Simon Barby push play through the midfield.

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BACK IN YELLOW AND READY FOR MORE WORDS // RHIAN TILLEY

While sharp-eyed supporters will recognise Ross Feasey from his previous stint in Southam yellow, they might be surprised to see him a bit further back on the pitch, providing ever present strength, experience and support to his teammates around him from a more defensive position.

You’ve been involved with Southam for a bit now. How does it feel to be part of this group specifically?

You’ve been playing mostly on the back line for Rich this season. Is that your preferred position?

I couldn’t have asked for a better group of lads, not only do we all play football together but we all have a great laugh no one is left out. With some teams you get certain clicks within the camp and its hard to figure out where you stand, but this team we all click. New players are welcomed with open arms and feel at ease from the moment they join.

When I first joined the club two years ago I played as a striker trying to secure my position within a very strong team that had a strong strike force. It was very frustrating for me as

How does the feeling around the club differ this season from seasons in the past?

The team that started the re-launch were very strong and went a very long time without losing a single game so the pressure was on us as a new team from the get go. Despite the pressure we are focusing on our season and making an even better name for the club going forward and with the players and staff we have now we are on the right track.

I’m not a quick as I use to be a few years ago so I made the decision to go and get more game time elsewhere. During this preseason I spoke with Rich and decided to come back. I helped out playing defense for the Stockton game and from then I never looked back. My love for the game came back and now I really enjoy playing at the back (forever bailing Adam Neale out)

with the music on the speakers and going into the changing room for the last time before heading out. If I had to pick something I would say being vocal in the warm up and getting the lads going.

As a defender, what’s better...A perfectly timed slide tackle, or a towering header?

A lot of it is personal preparation.

Making sure we are ready for the game and understand our roles as individuals.

This includes turning up to training and game days on time, having all your kit prepped, and sometimes doing our homework on the opposition. (Fail to prepare, prepare to fail)

For me it has to be a perfectly timed tackle, especially when the grass is wet, you just slide for what seems to be forever.

Although, a good connection when you head the ball is always good, with me getting on a bit I cant jump a high as I use to.

What parts of your game do you most enjoy bringing to the pitch on Saturdays?

For me it’s the whole day. From getting ready in the morning to turning up and seeing the lads, having a good warm up

When it comes to preparation, training, and match day focuses, what has been the emphasis from the coaching staff?

Lots of emphasis is going into promotion this season, and staying very competitive in the league. You’ve seen over half the Oxfordshire Senior League sides so far this year, so how do you think this Southam team stacks up?

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A lot of eyes are on us as a team; from supporters to the press and all other teams.

We are a new team in the highest level the club has been at for a very long time. Every club is talking about Southam and how they can’t wait to come and play us at BHP. We are sitting in a very comfortable position at the moment with being 3rd in the league and a game in hand, as well as being in multiple cups. We have a very strong team and when we play to our strengths we can beat any team. Us boys will take on any team that the league puts in front of us.

win then we think about where we stand in the league table. Obviously promotion and a cup is our aim and we all believe this is achievable. But yes the changing room is a great place to be, still waiting for Alex to spit some bars though.

What is the overall feeling in the changing room among the players considering we’re 3rd in the league, still alive in some of the cup runs, and have had a mixed bag of great wins and some big defeats?

I was gutted I couldn’t play. From what I hear it was a bad day at the office. We all have our off days and that was one. We will bounce back from that game. Its in the past now. We are still in a very strong position within the league and when we play Cropredy again it will be a different scoreline (because I’ll be there).

The changing room is a great place to be before the game. Music blearing and the banter is flying around...Although some of the music is questionable. Before a game we don’t think about the league table just about the 11 men we are going out to play, if we

You weren’t able to be at the match against Cropredy, but I’m sure following the updates and final scoreline it would have been hard to take. What do you think this squad needs in order to bounce back from these tough league defeats.

With such a big local match against Kenilworth this weekend, and coming off a local defeat the week before, where do you expect players’ heads to be and what can supporters expect from our side?

Yes, we took a defeat to an average team last week and I’m sure the lads felt like they let themselves down, the coaching staff and supporters. On a more positive note we all got together at training and spoke about this and are now in a strong mind set are ready for Saturdays game against Kenilworth.

This game is huge for the club, a local derby and quarter final. Will be a great game for supporters to come down and enjoy watching Southam play the football we have all seen before, we will give it our all and hopefully come out on top and advance to the semi final.

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PATRICK O’BRIEN

Position: Defender

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ASHLEY KNIGHTS

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JAY LAWES Sponsorship: Edgeway (Warwick) Ltd

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LUCA LENIHAN

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MELVIN MAURITSON

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MATT PEMBERTON

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SHANE OSBORNE

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ADAM NEALE

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ALFIE SPEED

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DANIEL LONG

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WELCOME TO SOUTHAM The Saints have added some yet another new face to the squad this season Here’s what you need to know about the new Saint, Matt Pemberton.

Matt Pemberton As Southam United grows in notoriety around the region and leagues its no wonder that the club is also attracting strong, experienced players, and newest addition Matt Pemberton is no exception.

The attacking midfielder began at the age of 6 with his local team Codlands Colts in Solihull. Eventually he moved on to several Midlands academies and even played for his County team, lining up with the likes of current professionals Jack Grealish and Demarai Gray.

At 16 Matt joined Hinckley United for a short spell before earning a scholarship to play football in the USA at the University of Alabama and eventually Grand View University in Iowa. The accomplishment of

earning a first class degree in Finance and Economics in 2017 still sticks with him to this day.

“The biggest achievement in my career so far is, without doubt, being awarded a scholarship to study and play in the USA.” After a move back to England Pemberton found a home with Earlswood Town FC in the Midlands Football League where he played for 4 seasons.

Throughout these experiences in academies, at universities and with local clubs, Matt has established himself as a strong midfielder.

“My preferred position is as a CAM. I think my biggest asset in football is bringing my teammates into play and getting assists. Until I headed to the USA I was always and off-the-shoulder number 9, but an increase

Rich Says: Matt recently moved to the area and was looking for a local club. He trained with a few local non- league clubs but after having trained recently for us he knew he wanted to join Southam. Matt has played for Earlswood town for the last 4 years at nonleague level so he will also bring added experience to the squad. This season has very much been disjointed for Matt and he will admit himself that he needs to get more sessions under his belt in the coming weeks to then push for a place in the 16 man squad. Matt has great pedigree having played college football in America and will add creativity and technical quality. Matt is very much an attacking midfielder so no doubt he will be looking to provide goals and assists in the second half of the season .

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in age, and waist, has meant a decrease in pace!”

After a move away from Birmingham, and an increase in travel needed for training and matches, the experienced midfielder was looking for a new adventure.

“With Earlswood training in Birmingham it was increasingly difficult to commit and get to training week in and out so I reached out to Richard to look for an opportunity nearer to home.

I came along to training and was made to feel really welcome at the Club, so when Richard asked me to sign it was a no-brainer.”

Not unlike many of the new players who came before him, Matt was able to see the quality in the set up at Southam United FC and Bobby Hancocks Park, and it didn’t take long for him to see that it was something that he was excited to be part of.

“It was quickly apparent that the standard on the pitch at Southam is very high for a step 7 club. Not only that but as already mentioned the lads at the club were very welcoming.

“Off the pitch its clear to see that the club is ambitious and professionally ran from top to bottom. These reasons were a huge pulling factor for me joining the club.” “’I’d like to thank Richard and the lads for the welcome I have received. I cant wait to get started with Southam and help get the club back to where it should be.”

Away from the pitch Southam’s newest midfielder keeps busy looking after his 6-month old golden retriever puppy, Sollu, with his girlfriend Blythe. He is also a keen golfer and has recently started learning to fly planes!

Supporters will be just as eager as Matt to see him out on the pitch and making a solid difference for the Saints.

Welcome to Southam Matt!

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KENILWORTH SPORTING Its another familiar, local side this weekend as we come up against Kenilworth Sporting FC in the quarterfinals of the Coventry Charity Cup. A number of current coaching staff and players have been part of the Kenilworth organization over the years, and will be looking forward to coming up against the side in such an important match.

Currently sitting in 5th place in the Midland Football League Division II, Kenilworth has not lost in six matches, with their most emphatic win coming against Triumph Athletic in the Coventry

Charity Cup, a game in which they scored 8 over the oppostition and kept a clean sheet.

Kenilworth will be confident that the opportunities will come in the match and with 15 different scorers so far this season, it seems that a goal could come from anyone on the pitch.

Of those goal scorers David Freeman and Luke Steer lead the group with 6 goals each, with Freeman’s coming from 15 starts and Steer’s coming from only 5 starts.

With Kenilworth playing their last 4 matches at home Southam will be looking to cash in on an their home-field advantage at Bobby Hancocks Park.

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SOUTHAM UNITED FC SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 4TH SATURDAY 11TH SATURDAY 18TH SATURDAY 25TH

OCTOBER

SATURDAY 2ND SATURDAY 9TH SATURDAY 16TH SATURDAY 23RD WEDNESDAY 27TH

NOVEMBER

SATURDAY 6TH SATURDAY 13TH SATURDAY 20TH SATURDAY 27TH

DECEMBER

SATURDAY 4TH SATURDAY 11TH SATURDAY 18TH

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RESULT

GARSINGTON (A) BURE PARK FC (H)

BICESTER HALLIONS (H) HALSE UNITED (A) COVENTRY COPSEWOOD (H)

W 5-0 W 5-0 L 0-2 W 1-0 W 2-1

MARSTON SAINTS (H) JET BLADES (H)

GORNAL ATHLETIC (A) GARSINGTON (H)

W 4-0 WALKOVER L 0-2 W 9-1

CROPREDY (H)

KENILWORTH SPORTING (H) EYNSHAM ASSOCIATION (H)

L 2-3

MARSTON SAINTS (H) LAUNTON FC (A) KENNINGTON ATHLETIC (H) SUMMERTOWN AFC (H)

POSTPONED W 2-0 W 2-1 L 0-5

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FIXTURES 2021 UNITED

STARTING XI

SUBS

Hudson, KNIGHTS, Brady, Locklin, Feasey, O’Brien, Lenihan*, S Barby*, Moyo, Long, Osborne

Khorrami (62), Lindley (69), Loughran (80)

Hudson, KNIGHTS, Brady, Neale, Locklin, O’Brien, Power, S Barby, Moyo*, R Barby, Osborne*

Khorrami (66), Lindley (74), Skidmore, Feasey, Loughran

Hudson, Cooper, Brady, Neale, KNIGHTS, O’Brien, Moyo, S Barby, Long, R Barby, Osborne

Power (68) , Skidmore, Khorrami (75), Lindley (88), Fahey (88)

Skidmore, Cooper, Brady, Neale, Feasey, KNIGHTS, Harris*, S Barby**, Lenihan, R Barby**, Osborne

Long, Moyo, Khorrami, Loughran, Lindley

Skidmore, Cooper, Brady, Neale, Feasey, KNIGHTS, Harris, S Barby, Lawes***, R Barby, Osborne*

Moyo (S)*, Hudson, Lenihan, Lindley (S), Ontunji (S)

Skidmore, Harris, Neale, Ontunji, Feasey, KNIGHTS, Khorrami, Moyo, S Barby, R Barby, Osborne

Cassidy (S)

Hudson, Harris, Brady, Neale, KNIGHTS, Lindley, Moyo, O’Brien, Lawes*, S Barby, R Barby

Lenihan (68), Skidmore, Cassidy

Hudson, Harris, Brady, Neale, Feasey, KNIGHTS, Moyo, S Barby*, Lawes*, R Barby, Osborne

O’Brien, Skidmore, Lindley, Long, Lenihan

Hudson, Dunn, Brady, Neale, Feasey, KNIGHTS, Moyo, S Barby, Lawes, R Barby*, Osborne

Lindley (65)*, Skidmore, Lenihan (61), O’Brien (70), Harris

Canceled Skidmore, Dunn, Brady, Neale, Feasey, KNIGHTS, Harris, S Barby*, Lawes**, R Barby, Osborne

Mauritson (S), Hudson, Lenihan, Lindley (S), Moyo (S), Speed

Skidmore, Dunn, Speed, Neale*, Feasey, Lindley, Harris*, S BARBY*, Lawes**, R Barby**, Moyo

KNIGHTS (62), Hudson, Long (73), Brady (62), Lenihan

Hudson, Dunn, Brady, Neale, KNIGHTS, Speed, Lenihan*, S Barby, Lawes, R Barby*, Mauritson

Moyo (46), Pemberton (74), Long

*Goal scorer // CAPS captain

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NEXT MATCH Saturday 18 December Eynsham Association Oxfordshire Senior League Bobby Hancocks Park (2:00PM)

OTHER OXFORDSHIRE SENIOR PREM LEAGUE FIXTURES Saturday 11 December Bure Park FC v Garsington FC (2:00PM) Charlton United v Eynsham Association (2:00PM) Halse United v Cropredy FC (2:00PM) Launton Sports v Marston Saints (2:00PM) Yarnton FC v Summertown AFC (2:00PM)