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Eastern Counties League First Division Winners:
2016-17
Suffolk Premier Cup Winners: 1962-63, 1976-77, 1985-86, 1990-91
Suffolk Senior Cup Winners: 1930-31, 1932-33, 1933-34, 1950-51, 1951-52, 1957-58, 1961-62, 1964-65, 2006-07
Suffolk Junior Cup Winners:
1907-08
Essex & Suffolk Border League Winners:
1950-51
Essex & Suffolk Border League Cup Winners: 1950-51, 1951-52, 1970-71, 1991-92, 1994-95
Thurlow Nunn Reserve League Winners:
2018/19
CHAIRMAN: Kevin Blundell
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Ian Moyes
DIRECTORS:
Nigel Jarvis, (Director Infrastructure)
Doug French (Commercial Director)
Paul Rudland (Director of Operations)
MANAGER: Chris Casement
ASSISTANT MANAGER: Richard Wilkins
GOALKEEPING COACH: Nathan Munson
RESERVES MANAGER: Craig Brown
UNDER-18’S MANAGER: Liam Hawkins
UNDER-18’S ASSISTANT MANAGERS: Ellis Smith
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Stowmarket Town Football Club is thrilled to introduce Chris Casement as the club’s new manager/player, with a vast array of experience and achievements garnered from his 18 years in football, both as a professional footballer and coach, Chris is set to bring a new level of success to the club.
With over 450 senior games under his belt, Chris has a proven track record of success on the pitch. He played a key role in leading Wycombe Wanderers to promotion to EFL League 1 in the 08/09 season and won six League titles with Linfield FC in Northern Ireland. Additionally, he was a member of the Ipswich Town FC team that lifted the FA Youth Cup in 2005. He also boasts international experience, having represented Northern Ireland at the U17, U19, U21, and senior level.
As a coach, Chris has eight years of experience in Northern Ireland and England, working with age groups from U8s to U18s. He has also worked as Head Recruitment Officer for Suffolk, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire and as a Youth Coach at Ipswich Town FC.
Chris passion for the game, combined with his extensive experience, has already made him a pivotal part of Stowmarket Town’s success in recent seasons as a player. Chris would like to express his excitement about this new opportunity, stating,
“First of all I’m delighted & excited to be the new manager of Stowmarket Town FC. It’s something I’ve been working towards for a while now, with my playing years catching up on me. I’d like to thank Kev & the rest of the board for showing great faith in me as a young manager to take the club forward. I’m looking forward to working with a great group of players to see what can be achieved”
The board of directors would like to extend a massive thank you to Wilks and Munno for stepping up in the interim position and helping to guide the club through a difficult period. Their dedication and hard work has not gone unnoticed, and they will continue to play a vital role at Stowmarket Town Football Club. With the combined experience and enthusiasm of Chris, Wilks, and Munno.
The club is poised for a bright future. Best of luck to Chris as he takes us forward!
SOMETHING I’VE BEEN WORKING TOWARDS FOR A WHILE NOW, WITH MY PLAYING
CATCHING UP ON ME.
Stowmarket Town FC is proud to announce the recent progress of its young players in the first team. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a number of our reserves players step up and make meaningful contributions to the first team, showcasing the bright future that lies ahead for our club.
Kieran Morley, a talented midfielder/striker and local Stowmarket boy, has already made a significant impact with 7 goals in 10 games for our reserves squad. Kieran, who is related to one of our own, Tony Morley, has been called up to the first team on several occasions and is eagerly waiting for the opportunity to showcase his talent and replicate his form in the first team.
In his own words, “It’s been an honour to be involved with the first team again all these years after last being with them! To be called up again a decade later is a dream come true. As a Stowmarket boy through and through, I’m relishing the chance and can’t wait to get going.” We’re confident that Kieran has a bright future ahead of him and believe that he will continue to make a positive impact.
Joel Simmons, another promising young player, has shown great potential in both the reserves and first team. Craig Brown (Jimmy), our Reserves Team manager says, Joel is “my most consistent player in my squad.” Jimmy also praised Joel’s first team contributions, noting that “he has great feet and low centre of gravity, which makes him a valuable asset on the pitch.”
Dan Knights, a local left-back, has been called up to the first team and is eager to make an impression. With his talent and commitment, we’re confident that he has a bright future ahead of him.
In addition to our reserves players, we’re thrilled to see two U18 players from Liam Hawkins’ team called up to the first team.
We’re very excited for the future of Zach Gayfer, who, at only 16 years old, was named Man of the Match on his full debut against Hullbridge. His hard work and dedication have earned him a two-week trial with Ipswich Town, which is a testament to his exceptional talent and potential. It’s remarkable that after just one game for our first team, Zach has been given such a great opportunity, and we’re excited to see how he continues to progress.
Oliver Okeh is another young player who has been called up by Chris Casement for the Gorleston match. While he hasn’t played for the first team yet, it’s a great sign that Chris is using young players and giving them opportunities to develop.
As we enter a new era, we’re excited to see the progress of our young players and reserves squad in the first team. At Stowmarket Town FC, we’re committed to investing in the future of our club by turning to our reserves and youth. We believe in supporting and nurturing our young talent to bring success to Stowmarket Town FC. Let’s continue to support our young players as they make a positive impact at our club.
Ryan Capon is an exciting goalkeeper for Stowmarket Town. Capon began his journey at the club aged 12 and has progressed through the ranks, starting with the U12’s, and working his way up to the U18’s reserves. He made his first-team debut at just 17 years old last season, showcasing his impressive abilities as a goalkeeper.
Capon is a Stowmarket man through and through, apart from his year at Sudbury Academy. Speaking about his future, he said, “I’m excited by what the future may hold football wise going forward. I’ve always had my hopes in the future at Stow.” Capon is grateful to the staff and players at the club for their guidance, and he credits his development to watching goalkeeper Bradders closely. He hopes to continue pushing forward and help the club progress in the future.
Capon is just one of many young players at the club who are eager to prove themselves. He said, “There’s so many young players like me, chomping at the bit to show what they can do. It’s exciting times for sure.” With his impressive performances at youth level and his debut for the senior team, Capon is an exciting prospect for the club. With the right guidance and support from the coaches and senior players, he has the potential to become a star player for Stowmarket Town and beyond.
Abuse in all sport has now become a noticeably massive thing and especially in football. Since the advent of that day a year ago when some very high-profile players told their very distressing stories live on the Victoria Derbyshire show and subsequently brought about the advent and birth of the wonderful organisation The Offside Trust who have done amazing work with no funding from The Football association at all to help them and a very minimal amount from the PFA. Their help has given me the strength to deal with what happened to me all those years ago as it did to them.
As a young child I wanted nothing more than to watch football, play football and be a professional footballer. My uncle used to take me to watch Luton Town from the age of seven onwards at first my uncle was wonderful nothing was too much trouble and enjoyed our visits to watch Luton at home and used to get extremely excited at around noon awaiting my uncle’s arrival to take me and even have a kick about in the park before the game. Unfortunately, there was an ulterior motive I later found out to this as from the age of around nine we used to go to coaching sessions with a team on our way to football under the guise of they worked for Luton Town and if I did well, I would have a chance to fulfil my dreams.
Just as the season started and the coaching session became more intense, I was told that they could help me fulfil my dreams if I did something for them after the games. At first it was nothing too bad just touching etc of parts of their anatomy, but it slowly became a lot more sinister with more of our team involved in some sadistic and sordid acts including being raped over one hundred times, some even photographed and filmed. When we left the so-called house, we were all given gifts and told that we must never tell anyone that these things had happened.
The older I got the more the acts became more depraved, and the threats became even more dreadful should we go to the police etc or even tell what had happened. I retreated into a shell on my return home and would turn into an insular and exceedingly difficult person. Luckily once I reached the age of twelve my
uncle no longer came to get me and the trips to football stopped as luckily, I found a more local club to allow me to play.
This club was well run and very safe with good coaches and it made me wonder what and why the original team coaches had asked me to do the things they did. I was still fearful of telling my parents so hid the sordid things away for many many years.
About 9 years ago I was summonsed to a meeting at a solicitor’s office in London after my uncle had died and left his will. I was taken to a side room and given a letter from my uncle by the solicitor that he instructed me was going to be read out at the will reading. The letter detailed my uncles and his friends sordid past and was his was of asking the family for forgiveness from his crimes, unfortunately it was to be announced that he had abused a member of the family with his friends in an unbelievably bad way and wanted forgiveness.
The family had no idea but as you can imagine it was exceptionally harrowing for me and my mum and sisters and really was difficult for all to take, unfortunately I was blamed and called a liar by most of his side of the family meaning that I was cast aside as an outcast by that side of the family.
From that moment on I became an exceedingly difficult person to even talk to and took to drinking excessively ended up losing my wife, house, and a lot of family members. I also had to attend two court cases to see some of the dreadful people sentenced which was an exceedingly difficult experience.
As with all people that have suffered any sort of abuse, I tried to take my own life about a year ago but was found and have regular treatment from counsellors and doctors to ensure I can make the best recovery possible from these dreadful nightmares.
I apologise if this is harrowing reading, but it is the only way to get the message across and I will say I have left out the dreadful bits as no one should go through what I and my friends did for over those horrible years meaning most of us lost our childhood and still struggle dreadfully on the difficult days which we all still have.
Alan Arber A Survivor
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MANAGER
PETER TAYLOR
ASSISTANT MANAGER
LIAM BAILEY
COACH
ROBERT BUDD
PLAYERS
TOMMY DIXON-HODGE (GK)
PETER MOKWENYE
MICHAEL FINNERAN
DANNY NESBITT
TOIB ADEYEMI
CHRIS GREGAN
JOE TURPIN
LEWIS JAGGS
SAM COOMBES
HARRY PHILLIPS
ROSS ELSOM
TERRELL EGBRI
GEORGE SMITH
RONNIE BATES
JAMAHL GODWARD
JAKE GIDDINGS
BRADLEY MCCLENAGHAN
ROB BUDD (GK)
Maldon & Tiptree FC was formed in 2010 when Maldon Town and Tiptree United were amalgamated by owner Ed Garty playing in the Isthmian Division One North.
The newly formed Club’s first season ended with them finishing in 8th place, however the following season was not as successful and joint Managers, Brad King and Glen Knight were replaced by ex-Charlton professional Mike Flanagan steering the Club to a respectful midtable finish.
At the beginning of the 2012-13 campaign, ex-Stansted & Redbridge manager Terry Spillane was appointed as Manager and exTiptree United manager, Jody Brown joined as Spillane’s assistant. The Club earned a place in the play-offs losing to Thamesmead Town on penalties in the final.
In 2014 Alan Kimble was appointed as Manager and it was a difficult season finishing the season in 19th place.
During the 2014-15 season a competition was run with supporters voting for a Club nickname. The Jammers was the clear winner with over 50% of the vote.
In 2015 the Club formed a relationship with Colchester Utd and David Wright was appointed as 1st Team Manager however in December 2015 Wright moved to Colchester Utd and Liam Bailey took charge of the team on a temporary basis.
During 2016, Steve Ball was appointed Manager and led the club to a respectable 7th place just missing out on the play-offs. As the season ended Ball moved to Colchester Utd, Kevin Horlock was brought in to replace him ending the season in 2nd place. Horlock’s side reached the play-off final, where they lost to Thurrock.
After managing 112 games, Kevin Horlock departed and was replaced by ex-Colchester defender, Wayne Brown for the 2018-19 season. In Brown’s first season, the Jammers finished in 2nd place and reached the play-off final, where they agonisingly lost on penalties against local rivals, Heybridge Swifts.
The 2019-20 season was one to remember for the Club. An incredible run in the Emirates FA Cup saw the Jammers reach the First Round proper with Maldon & Tiptree travelling to League Two side, Leyton Orient, joined by over 600 fans. Goals from Danny Parish and a superb solo goal from Jorome Slew saw victory for the Jammers earning then a home fixture against Football League side Newport County in the Second Round proper. The match was televised live on national television and attracted a record home attendance at Park Drive of 1,876 seeing the Jammers only beaten by the League Two side with a goal in stoppage time.
With Maldon & Tiptree riding high in the league, finding themselves top of the Isthmian Division One North, 13 points clear with four games in hand, disaster struck with the season being expunged as a result of the Corona virus pandemic, the Club were denied a chance of promotion.
In October 2020, Club owner and Chairman, Ed Garty stood down from his position. General Manager, Ron Dangerfield was confirmed as the new Chairman, with Richard Cowling taking ownership of the Club.
The 2020-21 season was terminated with promotion and relegation denied again. Prior to the termination of the season, the Jammers reached the Emirates FA Cup First Round proper for the second successive season, this time losing to Morecambe 1-0 in front of the television cameras and achieved their longest ever run in the Buildbase FA Trophy before losing to Gloucester City.
Peter Taylor - Manager
Peter brings 32 years’ experience in management to Park Drive. Having held management roles at 15 clubs with the most far-flung destination being India, with Kerala Blasters. At international level, Peter has led Bahrain, two stints with the England Under-21s, one with the Under-20s, and also the England senior team where he gave David Beckham his first England captaincy.
Liam Bailey – Assistant Manager
MANAGER
RICK ANDREWS
COACHES
DALE BROOKS
RICKY CORNISH
Rob Budd – Goalkeeper Coach
Rob joined the Jammers with 15 years experience as a both a coach and as a goalkeeper. Rob holds FA qualifications as both an outfield and goalkeeper coach and has vast experience at this level with previous Clubs including Canvey, Concord, Brentwood and Witham.
DANNY POTTER
Liam is an experienced coach bringing a high level of quality to the backroom staff supporting manager. This is Liam’s second spell at the club having previously been with us under the leadership of Dave Wright and then Steve Ball. Liam has also had two spells as caretaker manager, most recently in September 2022.
PLAYERS
Brian Swift – Therapist
LIONEL AINSWORTH
MARLEY ANDREWS
OLLIE BROWN
BRAD BYRNE
JOE CARROLL
HARRISON CHATTING
Brian is a highly experienced and qualified physio and has been a FA Medical Tutor for 10 years. In addition to his role as a sports physiotherapist, Brian has also been a First Responder with the East of England Ambulance Service for 6 years.
GEORGE COCKLIN
ROMARIO DUNNE
JOE GRIMWOOD
REECE HARRIS
SAK HASSAN
BEN HUNTER
DYLAN KIRK
NNAMDI NWACHUKU
Tommy Dixon-Hodge - Goalkeeper
Tommy returned to Park Drive in November 2022 following a brief period away at FC Romania. Originally joining the Jammers in 2021 from Basildon United, Tommy was named the Isthmian Division One North Goalkeeper of the year in the 2021/22 season.
Michael Finneran – Defender
An experienced central defender joining the Jammers in December 2022 having previously played at Romford and Grays Athletic before moving to Canvey Island where Michael was Vice Captain in their promotion winning 21/22 season.
JOSH MAYHEW
Joe Turpin – Defender
JOSH POLLARD
JAMIE SHAW
JOSH STOKES
ALFIE STRONGE
JAKE TURNER
Joe is a dominant central defender who came to Park Drive from league rivals Tilbury in 2020. A natural leader amongst the side and fan favourite, Turps will once again be a key part of the Jammers defensive line for the 2022/23 season.
Peter Mokwenye – Defender
Peter arrived at Park Drive in November 2022 following a short spell at Basildon United having previously been at Colney Heath, who play in the Spartan South Midlands League, where he won the Managers Player of the Season Award. Peter has also been with Sutton United and also spent time at Chessington & Hook United.
Toib Adeyemi – Defender
Toib joined the Jammers during November 2022 following a spell at St Neots having previously been with local rivals Heybridge Swifts. The powering central defender has also featured for Bowers & Pitsea and Walthamstow.
Danny Nesbitt – Defender
Billy Willis – Defender
Billy joined the Jammers in January 2023 from Hashtag Utd having previously been captain at Witham Town during the 2021-22 season. A highly experienced defender at this level with former clubs including Canvey Island, Heybridge Swifts and Tilbury.
AFC (Amalgamated Football Club) Sudbury was formed on Tuesday 1st June 1999 from the amalgamation of Sudbury Town (founded 1885) and Sudbury Wanderers (founded 1958) making it then the newest senior club in East Anglia.
A signing for the Jammers during November 2022, Danny joined from Stanway Rovers and will provide healthy competition for places at the heart of the Maldon & Tiptree defence. The tough tackling centre half has also featured for Witham Town and Romford.
Chris Gregan – Defender
Lewis Jaggs – Midfielder
The first ever game was played at The Priory Stadium (the previous home of Town) on 17th July 1999 against a full Colchester United side in the Harwich Charity Cup Centenary Shield Semi-Final, and saw a 2-4 defeat after extra time in front of 397 spectators.
The hardworking midfielder joined the Jammers in February, 2023 having signed from Isthmian league rivals, Tilbury. Prior to Tilbury, Lewis played for Great Wakering.
Sam Coombes – Midfielder
Sam returned for his third spell at Park Drive in December 2021 following a brief period at Tilbury. “Coombesy” featured in Wayne Browns squad who reached the first round of the Emirates FA Cup. A well organised central midfielder, who brings composure and control to centre for the Jammers.
Harry Phillips – Midfielder
The club now plays at King’s Marsh, Brundon Lane, Sudbury, which Wanderers purchased in 1972 and were previously water meadows, from which two pitches and a training area were created. The clubhouse was opened in 1985 and the dressing rooms in 1991. Floodlights were added in 1992 and the following year a 200-seat stand was built in addition to the two areas behind the goals being covered. In 2000 a new stand, ‘The Shed’, was opened and caters for 300 standing fans.
Having worked through the ranks at Roots Hall playing for Southend Utd U18 and later making his 1st Team debut in 2020 Harry is a determined midfielder who joined the Jammers in December 2022.
The two clubs left behind proud histories:
Sudbury Town
Ronnie Bates – Forward Ronnie came to Park Drive in September 2022 from Letchworth Garden City Eagles, who play in Division One of the South Midlands Football League. Ronnie has already made his mark in Jammers history scoring the only goal in the 2022 Christmas fixture against local rivals Heybridge Swifts.
one of the founder members of the Suffolk County Football Association in 1885. They reached the second round proper of the F.A. Cup in 1996-97 having defeated Brighton And Hove Albion in the first round after a replay and an exciting penalty shoot-out. Brentford then defeated them with the tie being played at Layer road Colchester in the Second Round. The F.A. Vase provided the club with some memorable achievements. Finalists in 1989, 26,478 watched that final at the old Wembley Stadium, which the Borough drew with Tamworth. The replay was sadly lost the next week at Peterborough United. In addition, Sudbury Town reached the semi-finals twice and also one quarter-final.
George Smith – Forward George joined the Jammers late in January, 2023 from Hullbridge having previously had an impressive spell at Hashtag Utd with 36 goals in 61 appearances. Prior to Hashtag, George had a spell with Coggeshall Utd.
RYMAN NORTH CHAMPIONS 2015/16
A signing for the Jammers in February 2023. Chris joined from Brentwood having previously been at Brightlingsea Regent, following a stint at Heybridge Swifts. A powerful left back, Chris brings experience and strength to our defensive line.
Bradley McClenaghan – Midfielder
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION CHAMPIONS 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE CUP WINNERS 2005/06
SUFFOLK PREMIER CUP WINNERS 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04 (FINALISTS 2000/01)
Bradley is a former Leyton Orient centralmidfielder, who was named as Orient’s 2018/19 Youth Player of the Year before joining the Jammers in the summer of 2020 and is approaching his third campaign with the Club. “Bradders” caught the eye last season with a number of impressive midfield performances and chipped in with a handful of goals, which he will be looking to add to this season.
F A CUP FIRST ROUND PROPER 2000/01
Jake Giddings – Midfielder
F A CHALLENGE VASE FINALISTS 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05 (SEMIFINALISTS 2001/02)
A young and energetic midfielder, Jake joins Park Drive having previously been with Crystal Palace U21s and featured for Brentwood Town last season. Jake will be looking to make his mark in competitive action, having been a main feature throughout pre-season.
ST NICHOLAS HOSPICE CUP WINNERS 2000/01, 2002/03
STEFAN BRETT TROPHY WINNERS 2003/04 (FINALISTS 2006/07)
Ross Elsom – Midfielder
A hardworking midfielder recently signed from Hullbridge Sports, also previously played for Harlow Town and Witham Town, welcome Ross!
F A TROPHY SECOND ROUND PROPER 2016/17
F A TROPHY FIRST ROUND PROPER 2006/07, 2009/10, 2011/12 2013/14
Terrell Egbri – Forward
Terrell was a late signing during December 2022 from Harlow having previously been at Southend Utd. A winger with the ability to play on either side of the pitch, his pace will be an exciting addition to the Jammers attack.
RYMAN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE NORTH PLAY-OFF FINALISTS 2006/07 (SEMI-FINALISTS 2007/0 8AND 2014/15)
RYMAN LEAGUE CUP FINALISTS 2007/08 2013/14
Jamahl Godward – Forward
A recent young signing from Witham Town, Jamahl brings a huge range of versatility and energy to the side. We are excited he has chosen to join the Jammers.
TONY PINKOWSKI MEMORIAL TROPHY WINNERS 2007/08 (FINALISTS 2008/09)
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On Saturday, February 25th, we suffered a 4-1 loss to Halstead away from home. With six players unavailable and only three substitutes, I knew it would be a challenging game, especially since Halstead is a tough place to secure a victory. We were looking for a positive response after our defeat to Hadleigh in another cup match, where we did not perform to our potential. Despite being in the game throughout, we made some defensive errors that cost us, and Liam Knights scored his third goal of the season. Nevertheless, we will pick ourselves up and prepare for our next match on Saturday at home against Whitton United reserves. I am confident that if we approach the game with the same attitude and dedication, we will earn the crucial three points. Lastly, I would like to wish Kieran Morley a speedy recovery from his injury while playing with the first team on Saturday. It is gratifying to see my former striker doing so well, and I commend Chris for giving my players an opportunity.
At Greens Meadow on Saturday, we hosted our local rivals, Whitton United Reserves. The game started off well for us as we put pressure on Whitton’s defense with Jack WR causing trouble. In fact, it was Jack who scored the first goal of the game, putting us 1-0 up in the second minute. Unfortunately, Whitton equalized soon after due to a defensive error on our part.
However, we were awarded a penalty in the 32nd minute, thanks to a clear handball by the Whitton full-back. Chase Holland successfully converted the penalty, putting us back in the lead. But our joy was short-lived as another defensive mix-up allowed Whitton to score their second equalizer just two minutes later.
To make matters worse, a late tackle by a Whitton forward on Ryan Capon, our returning goalkeeper, caused a gash on his shin. Despite our belief that it warranted at least a yellow card or red card, no action was taken. Nonetheless, Isaac Read, our young goalkeeper who has been performing consistently throughout the season, stepped up and was fantastic for the rest of the game.
At halftime, I encouraged the team not to let Whitton drag us down and to continue playing the same way. The team did just that, and impressive young Joel Simmons scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute, giving us a well-deserved 3 points.
There won’t be a game next Saturday, but we’ll be back at home on Saturday, March 18th, playing against Woodbridge Reserves. We hope to see a good crowd to support us in our quest for another 3 points. Jimmy up the Stow
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Stowmarket Community Sports & Social Club CIC was formed in 2009 with the aim to create a community club, driven by football, that builds better facilities for the good of Stowmarket.
Our mission statement focuses on five key principles:
• Community
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• Trust and Respect Integrity and Fair Play
The CIC’s aim is to bring the community to Greens Meadow. To achieve this, our three main objectives are to:
• Improve the clubhouse facilities
• Improve the performances on the pitch
• Change the age demographic of the club to rejuvenate local interest
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“The Isthmian Football League strongly supports the FA statement that there should be a zero-tolerance approach against racism and all forms of discrimination. Accordingly, any form of discriminatory abuse whether it by reason of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, sex and sexual orientation or any other form of abuse will be reported to The Football Association for action by that Association.” (The FA 0800 085 0508 / Kick it Out 020 7253 0162).The Isthmian League and all Member Clubs in the League are committed to promoting equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them and providing access and opportunities for all members of the community.”
