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TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER - 19:45 UHLSPORT HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION ONE WEST THORNBURY TOWN VS MALVERN TOWN
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Welcome
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Editor's Notes
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Thornbury History
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Thornbury Profiles
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Visitor's History
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Match Reports
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Fixtures & Results
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Fundraiser Update
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WELCOME BACK to the Mundy Playing Fields, Home of Thornbury Town FC The Committee, Managers, Players and all involved with “Thornbury Town FC� extend a very warm welcome to you and thank you for visiting us today, we do hope that your visit is an enjoyable one. As a club we pride ourself on our total hospitality and our catering / bar facilities are open before, during and after every 1st and Reserve Team match for you to relax and enjoy.
A number of our management committee and others are always on hand during your visit should you require any help or general assistance. Once again please enjoy your visit to our club and we hope to welcome you back on a more regular basis in the near future. Many thanks, Pete Webber Chairman
The Programme Team Design - Tom Shorey
Printers - Horders, Thornbury
Editor - Richard Shorey
Advertising - shoreys@blueyonder.co.uk
Contributors - Hellenic League
Photography - Tom Shorey (Unless Stated)
Club Officials President
P Wisbey
Vice Presidents
P Sice, R Hynam, R Stevenson, M Carr A Hawkins, T Payton
Chairman
Pete Webber
Vice Chairman
Graham Smith
Treasurer
Andy Shutler
Secretaries
Mike Pengelly (Senior) Pam Howard (Junior)
Fixture Secretary
Malcolm Carr
Media
Tom Shorey
1st XI Manager Assistant Physio
Jason Rees Gary Kemp Malcolm Carr
Reserves Manager
Jake Shutler Simon Evans
A Team Manager
James Smele
U18 Team Manager
Alastair Foale
Life Members
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Members of: Uhlsport Hellenic Football League, Bristol & District Football League, Bristol U18 Football Combination League Avon Youth League, Bristol Girls League & Hanham Minor League Affiliated to the Gloucestershire Football Association
Club Honours HELLENIC LEAGUE SUPPLEMENTARY CUP Winners 2018-19 GLOUCESTERSHIRE Winners LES JAMES CUP Winners Runners-Up
COUNTY LEAGUE 2009-10, 2017-18 2014-15, 2017-18 2010-11
BRISTOL PREMIER COMBINATION Premier Division Champions: 1956-57,2001-02 Div 2 Champions: 1965-66 BRISTOL & DISTRICT LEAGUE Div 3 Champions: 1949-50 STROUD CHARITY CUP Harry Greening Memorial Trophy Winners: 2003-2004 (1st XI) Section A Cup Winners: 1985-86 (1st XI)
EDITOR'S NOTES Good evening and welcome to today's Hellenic League game against Malvern Town. We've had a great start to the season on the pitch, with us unbeaten in the league and cup so far. Our visitors today have also had a cracking start to the season, something which we all expected after last seasons performances, with a 100% record in the league so far. Today will be a massive test under the lights for us.
to open our doors. We urge all who are attending today to please keep two metres apart at all times otherwise we run the risk of having to play behind closed doors. Our marshalls in force tonight have the right to eject anyone who we feel isn't following the rules, and the club will not hesitate to involve police in the matter. Tom Shorey Programme Editor
Regular supporters might notice increased signage around the ground today. Unfortunately as a club, we feel that social distancing hasn't been adhered to at the high standard we promised the council in order to get permission
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THORNBURY TOWN Club History It is understood that football has been played in Thornbury from around 1898 and formerly known as Thornbury Sports became Thornbury Town FC in the early 1970’s. Mundy Playing Fields has been the home of the club since the end of World War Two although changing facilities were sited in local places such as the Exchange Hotel, which is now The Knot of Rope. 1968-69 we became founder members of the Gloucestershire County League and spectator figures in excess of 500 were regularly recorded. In 1971 the club finished third in the Gloucestershire County League and was accepted into the Western League. However, due to difficulties in bringing the facilities up to the leagues required standards were unable to take the next step up. Relegation to the Bristol Premier Combination League unfortunately followed in 1976-77. The following 20+ years saw Thornbury Town strive to regain their former status, never really threatening to take the Premier Combination title. The only success during these lean years was reaching the final of the GFA Senior Amateur Cup in 1985-86 and 1989-90 unfortunately on both occasions loser’s medals were received. During the late 1990’s, the Club maintained its strong focus on developing local talent and this eventually bore fruit in 1999 when the final of the Stroud Charity Cup was reached, losing narrowly to Dursley Town. 2001-02 season
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saw the management team of Dave Wiffill and Steve Burbage take the reins, which brought instant success winning the Bristol Premier Combination title by 13 points and a return to the Gloucestershire County League. This followed a run of thirteen consecutive league wins a club record, which still stands to this day. The league and cup double eluded the club when they were defeated by Sea Mills in the League Cup Final. In preparation for the return to County League football the summer of 2002 saw a lot of hard work undertaken on the Mundy facilities with the building of dug-outs, improved drainage and revamping of the dressing rooms. All this work appeared to have been worth while with the club establishing itself back in the Gloucestershire County league with a creditable 7th league position for the next three seasons. Silverware did come our way in 2003-04 when we defeated Taverners on penalties, after a 2-2 draw, to lift the Stroud Charity Cup. The 2003-04 season, also saw the formation of an Under-18’s side under the management of Terry Payton in order to maintain Youth development within the club and they gained entry to the Gloucester County Youth League. Following a number of indifferent seasons when relegation back to the Bristol Premier Combination league was only just averted in 2006–07, a new management committee and first team management were appointed. Dave Lippiatt took over as first team manager, coming to the club from Sea Mills Park bringing with him Carl Derosa as his assistant. With an initial
three / four year strategy, which came to fruition during the 2009-10 season when after a steady first half to the season a tremendous winning run of ten league games saw the Surridge Gloucestershire County League title won for the first time in the clubs history. 2010 also saw the milestone achievement of the long awaited coming together of the two local football clubs “Thornbury Town FC” and “Thornbury Falcons FC” now under one club management umbrella of Thornbury Town FC without losing the heritage and identity of Thornbury Falcons. This will further enhance the long term development within the local community for junior, youth and senior football. In the 2010-11 season the final of the Les James Cup Final was reached, which resulted in a penalty shoot-out disappointment against Henbury Town. 2013-14 saw the U18’s in their highest league position in the Gloucestershire County Youth League finishing runners-up, which was a tremendous achievement for the team and managers Simon Pirie and Mark Franklin.
The 2014-15 season was a very successful season finishing 4th in the league and winning the Les James Cup for the first time in the Club’s history. Andy Davies continued to produce a team of quality which resulted in a third 4th-place in a row in Season 2016-17. 2017-18 saw the club finally succeed in their quest win the Gloucestershire County League. After a lot of work behind the scenes to gain planning permission for the required ground improvements, the club were accepted into the Hellenic League for the first time in our history. Our first season in the Hellenic League saw us finish a creditable 3rd in Div 1 West and win the Supplementary Cup. 2019-2020 season was ruled null and void due to the Coronavirus pandemic with the team poised to gain promotion. With a new management team of Jason Rees and Gary Kemp in place we look forward to the season ahead and wish all teams the best of luck in their endeavours.
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THORNBURY TOWN Player Profiles
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Kurtis Parkin - GK A goalkeeper with experience at higher levels with Willand Rovers. Has made a massive difference since moving to the area.
Mackenzie Welsh - GK Huge young prospect, very athletic shot stopper with professional attitude. Currently duel signed with Bath City and Bath City U18’s.
Tom Webb - DEF Good defender who reads the game well. Hard worker with great energy and a sweet left foot also pops up with the odd goal.
Nathan Sage - DEF Centre back with good composure on the ball and shows good strength both on the ground and in the air.
Pete Fowler - DEF Strong centre half and not much gets past him. Club captain who leads by example. He’s also dangerous in the opposition penalty area.
Joe Guest - DEF Ball playing defender who has a very bright future; now one of the first names on the team sheet. Can play anywhere across the back.
Harry Walton - MID Cultured midfielder with a great range of passing. Local lad, returning to the side this season from Cribbs FC.
Toby Bennett - MID Box to Box midfielder quality midfielder with the aggression to match his technical ability.
Mark Viner - MID Experienced centre midfielder and one of the leaders on the pitch. Good first touch and range passing, rarely gives the ball away.
Ollie Rawnsley - MID Classic no nonsense Centre half with a good eye for sniffing out trouble. Previously at Yate Town and Berkeley Town.
James DeRosa - MID Classy experienced midfielder who reads the game well. Returning to his home town the club following long spells at Hallen and Cribbs FC.
Luke Franklin - MID Strong, quick and has good technique. Equally comfortable in the middle or out wide. A really good prospect who controls the midfield and scores goals.
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Fraser Moss - MID Talented midfielder with huge potential. He has all the attributes of a quality midfielder, signed in October 2019 from Tytherington Rocks.
Dan Parry - MID A quick versatile player with fantastic energy and quick feet, signed in November 2019 from Shortwood United.
Ben Ryan - MID Clever striker that has great movement and an eye for an opening. Formally with Cardiff City joined Thornbury in the summer following a spell in the Welsh FA with Port Talbot.
Marcus Wormwell - MID He is a product of the Thornbury youth teams and is a speedy winger with a good shot.
Elliot Gardner - MID A menace for defenders, strong, quick and mobile. Returning for injury he signed for Thornbury in the summer after being at the SGS football Academy.
Rhys Hodgson - MID Joined last season and made an instant impact with some commanding performances.
Scott MacLeod - MID Vocal utility player who is comfortable at right back or on the wing, a technically good footballer.
Harry Brock - FWD Striker with exceptional pace, quick feet and eye for goal. Exceptional work rate for a striker, with huge appetite for the game and lots of potential.
Jacob Farthing - FWD Player with international pedigree after playing in America for Mississippi College. A great technical player.
Craig Lancastle - FWD Quality proven goal scorer. Fast and skillful with a few tricks and quick feet. Always looking to score and with great striker awareness and movement.
Brandon Benjamin - FWD Rejoined the club last season after a spell with Odd Down in the Western League. Likes to play as a false nine and is happy to drop into midfield.
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MALVERN TOWN Club History The club was established in 1946 as Barnard’s Green Football Club. They joined the Worcester League, where they played until moving up to the Worcestershire Combina- tion in 1955, going on to win the league at the first attempt. The club also won the Worcestershire Junior Cup and retained the trophy for the next two seasons, before winning it again in 1961–62. In 1967 the Worcestershire Combination was renamed the Midland Combination. The club won the inaugu- ral Worcestershire Senior Urn in 1973–74, before retaining it for the next two seasons; they also finished as runners-up in the Midland Combination in 1973–74. In 1979 Malvern transferred to the Premier Division of the West Midlands (Regional) League and although they finished bottom of the division in 1982–83, the club avoided being relegated. However, they were relegated to Division One at the end of the 1991–92 season. Despite only finishing ninth in Division One in 1993–94, the club were promoted back to the Premier Division. In 2003–04 they won the Premier Division title, earning promotion to the Midland Alliance. A third-place finish in the Alliance in 2005–06 saw the club promoted to Division One Midlands of the Southern League.
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The club finished bottom of Division One Midlands in 2008–09 and were relegated back to the Midland Alliance. Two seasons later they finished bottom of the Midland Alliance and were relegated to the Premier Division of the West Midlands (Regional) League. We lifted the Worcestershire Senior Urn for a ninth time in 2018–19 and have finished in the top five in each of the last five seasons. The summer of 2019 saw our association with the West Midlands (Regional) League come to an end as we were moved across to the Hellenic League Division One West. Exciting plans are in the pipeline with ‘Project 2020’, which will see significant developments in the club’s facilities and infrastructure during the years ahead, including a 3G surface that will be ready for use in the early part of the 2019/2020 campaign.
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Goal Keeper
Experienced keeper joined the club from Westfields in August 20, determined to enjoy his football again after a long injury lay-off. Previous clubs include Newport County, who he helped lift the Conference South title, and Monmouth Town.
Louis Loader
Defence
Reliable and technically-gifted, he is able to play at full-back or in midfield and is renowned for his ability at set-pieces with a sweet right foot. A well-respected figure at the club. Skipper who leads by example
Harry Wickett
Defence
An extremely consistent and reliable left-back who has served the club well. He is a popular member of the team who extended his stay at the club during the summer of 2020.
James Febery
Defence
A dominant performer who has showed his ability both in the middle of the park and in the heart of the back-line since joining the club in August 2018 from Westfields, whom he helped reach the first round proper of the FA Cup in 2016/17.
Joe Bullock
Defence
Jay Sauntson
Defence
Curtis Smith
Defence
Tall and commanding central defender. Comfortable on the ball, a good attitude which has seen him make pleasing progress. An important member of the defensive unit,
Central defender, a good organiser who is strong in the air and committed in the challenge. He is a key member of the back-line who has given sterling service to the club in recent years
The teenager is a raw talent who has worked hard to get his first-team chance. He is a full-back who is learning all of the time and has a tough-tackling and tenacious attitude which is serving us well.
Ben Febery
Defence
A marauding and energetic full-back who joined the club early in the 2019/2020 campaign, linking up with brother, James. His performances for the reserves have thrust him onto the fringes of the senior squad.
George Hayes
Midfield
Consistent, determined midfielder. Joined from Hereford Pegasus ahead of the 2020/21 season. He goes about his business in a quiet and efficient manner in the engine room of the side. He has also turned out for Ledbury Town.
Talented former Hereford youngster. Joined the club in February 2019. Comfortable on the ball, he has good feet and weighs in with his fair share of assists.
Sam Hunt
Midfield
Phil Harris
Midfield
Bryan Craven
Midfield
Lewis Platt
Midfield
Midfield
Left-sided player, has higher level experience having spent three years with Cinderford Town and also serving Cirencester Town and Westfields. A no-nonsense character with a winning mentality. An experienced performer who returned to the club in 2019. He is a popular figure both on and off-the-field who always gives his all for the cause and reads the game extremely well.
An assured figure in the engine room of the side, he is a good passer of the ball who has a determined attitude. He is a popular and well-respected member of the team whose commitment to the cause cannot be faulted.
The wholehearted and swashbuckling left-sided wide-man made a welcome return to the club over the summer having spent the previous two years playing in the level above with Stourport Swifts. He is a popular figure
Joe Billingham
Midfield
Matthew Fusco
Midfield
An athletic and determined midfielder who was a regular for Stourport Swifts in the level above last season. Assured on the ball, he is a leader in the engine room of the team. He counts Redditch United amongst his former clubs.
A versatile and dynamic performer who likes to get forward and support the attack. Skilful and diminutive, he is a player of undoubted talent and ability and an excellent character to have around the place.
Harry Clark
Forward
Matthew Turner
Forward
A real box of tricks out wide, his performances over the past couple of seasons have alerted plenty of higher level interest. Combines assists with goals to become a key player. Young Player of Season accolade in 2018/19.
Joe Bates
Forward
Livewire strikersigne in the summer, bringing with him higher level experience from the likes of Worcester City and Bishop’s Cleeve. He will be looking to get amongst the goals during the campaign ahead.
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The all-action striker possesses an ever-willing and enthusiastic attitude which has served the club well over the years. Key figure in the side who is well-respected both on and off-the-field. Last term saw him notch 45 goals.
Tom Emblem
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Abingdon Town (FAV 1QR)
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22-Sep
Malmesbury Victoria (7:45pm)
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SHORTWOOD UNITED (BCCUP 1R)
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NEWENT TOWN (7:45PM)
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ABINGDON UNITED (FAV 2QR)
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Stonehouse Town (7:45pm)
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HL1W
17-Oct
Hereford Pegasus
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HL1W
24-Oct
SHORTWOOD UNITED
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27-Oct
Cirencester Town Dev
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FLC
31-Oct
FA VASE 1ST ROUND
7-Nov
TYTHERINGTON ROCKS
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14-Nov
Wellington
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HL1W
21-Nov
BOURTON ROVERS
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28-Nov
Cheltenham Saracens
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CIRENCESTER TOWN DEVPT
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Hereford Lads Club
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Malvern Town
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MORETON RANGERS
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16-Jan
Newent Town
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23-Jan
HEREFORD PEGASUS
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Shortwood United
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STONEHOUSE TOWN
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Tytherington Rocks
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WELLINGTON
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Bourton Rovers
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CHELTENHAM SARACENS
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Cirencester Town Dev
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MALMESBURY VICTORIA
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RESERVES Manager: Jake Shutler & Simon Evans Home Games at the Mundy Playing Fields - Free Entry Recent Results & Upcoming Fixtures 05-Sep
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Hartcliffe First
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Hanham Reserves
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Olveston United Reserves
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Iron Acton Reserves
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11.00
Sea Mills Park First
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14.00
Tormarton FC First
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24-Oct
14.30
Hanham Athletic Reserves
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31-Oct
14.30
Lawrence Weston Saturday First
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Clare, Constable, Wilson, Young
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Hambrook Res
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Bradley Stoke Town Reserves
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Hartcliffe First
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Olveston United Reserves
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A TEAM Manager: James Smele Home Games at Marlwood School - Free Entry Recent Results & Upcoming Fixtures 05-Sep
14.30
Iron Acton A
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09-Sep
14.30
AFC Mangotsfield Dist Res
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12-Sep
14.30
Oldland Abbotonians Colts
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1-6
19-Sep
14.30
Lawrence Rovers Reserves
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03-Oct
14.00
Crosscourt United First
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10-Oct
14.00
Hanham Abbotonians 1st
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17-Oct
14.00
Longwell Green Sports B
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Oldland Abbotonians Colts
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Find all results and fixtures on www.thornburytownfc.co.uk Bristol & District Football League Division 3 P
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11
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Oldland Abbotonians Colts
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Longwell Green Sports B
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3
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Fishponds Athletic First
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Hanham Athletic Vets
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Seymour United A
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AFC Grace First
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Wick A
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2
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Thornbury Town A
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1
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Iron Acton A
5
1
1
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Fry Club C Team
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1
0
0
1
3
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Crosscourt United First
5
0
1
4
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1
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Lawrence Rovers Reserves
4
0
1
3
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1
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De Veys Reserves
4
0
0
4
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14.00
Downend Saints Youth Orange
H
04-Oct
14.00
Bromley Heath United Youth U18
H
11-Oct
14.00
Larkhall Athletic Youth U18 Youth
A
18-Oct
14.00
Olveston United Youth U18
A
25-Oct
14.00
Port of Bristol Youth U18
A
01-Nov
14.00
Bromley Heath United Youth U18
A
08-Nov
14.00
Highridge United U18s
H
22-Nov
14.00
Stoke Lane Athletic Youth Colts
H
1-2
Baker
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PTS
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Downend Saints Orange
2
6
2
Saltford Stars
2
4
3
Stoke Lane Athletic Colts
2
4
4
Mangotsfield United
2
3
5
Highridge United
2
3
6
Port of Bristol
2
2
7
Fry Club Junior
2
2
8
Olveston United
1
1
9
Bromley Heath United
2
1
10
Thornbury Town
1
0
11
Larkhall Athletic
2
0
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Tuesday 22nd September - Hellenic League Division One West
MALMESBURY VICTORIA 1 ROPER
THORNBURY TOWN 1 WORMWELL A couple of changes due to holiday but it gave a few a chance to gain some much needed minutes. Thornbury started strongly and five minutes in James DeRosa shot over and although Malmesbury had a couple of long range efforts dealt with easily by Parkin it was Ant Brown in the home goal who had to pull off the save of the night when a Lancastle freekick looked destined for the top corner. Webb also had a good effort before, on 25 minutes, Wormwell scored a curling, dipping screamer from 25 yards to put Thornbury ahead. He nearly doubled the lead shortly after from a quickly taken kick by Viner. One-nil to the visitors at the break and well worth their lead Due to injury Farthing was replaced at halftime by Nathan Sage with a slight shuffle of personnel with Wormwell now one of the front two
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Malmesbury were the better side in the second half though, both in possession & territorially, which resulted in a number of shots and corners. Their pressure finally paid off in the 63rd minute when Mani Roper was deemed not to have fouled DeRosa when winning the ball back and his shot from just outside the box matched Wormwell’s earlier effort. Lancastle had a half chance with a couple of minutes left but Thornbury didn’t really deserve a goal based on their second half display. Once again, Thornbury had defended well dealing with both some excellent diagonal long balls, numerous corners and the strength & pace of Malmesbury’s front runners. A classic game of two halves. The Flying Monk ground will not be an easy place to go this season and it may be a point gained on the road rather than two dropped.
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Saturday 26th September - Hellenic League Challenge Cup
THORNBURY TOWN 2 WORMWELL (2)
SHORTWOOD UNITED 2 HARPER, TRYNER THORNBURY TOWN WIN 5-4 ON PENS MATCH SPONSORED BY W2 EVENTS A break from league action with the first round of the League Cup. Changes again for the home side due to injuries but it gave reserve players George Huke his first start in the first team and Tom Clare some game time. Early pressure saw Huke & Benjamin come close with headers but it was Shortwood who took the lead in the 12th minute when an under-hit back pass saw ‘keeper Kurtis Parkin’s block spin to forward Ellis Harper who rolled the ball into an empty net. More pressure saw a string of Thornbury corners and chances and the equaliser finally came in the 35th minute when Marcus Wormwell fired home after a good pull back from Lancastle. A strong run from captain Joe Guest resulted in a Shortwood yellow card and free-kick on the edge of the box but when the ball broke to Dan Parry he could only fire over. One-one at the break
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The first half of the second half saw Shortwood have more chances, albeit mostly off target, but Parkin was forced to save well with his feet. Jacob Farthing was on for Parry and James DeRosa, who had replaced an injured Nathan Sage, found Wormwell with a well weighted through-ball with ten minutes left on the clock and he curled the ball inside the far post to take the lead. Just when it looked like Thornbury were in the hat for the next round a deep free kick in the final minute found Tryner unmarked at the far post and it was 2-2 There was still time for Wormwell to miss his easiest chance of the match in added time and the game went straight to penalties. Lancastle, Benjamin, Webb and Wormwell scored theirs to make it 4-4 in the shootout before Parkin saved Shortwood’s fifth and Farthing stepped up to calmly tuck away the winner. Man of the Match = Marcus Wormwell
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Recent results SAT 26/09/20 15:00 Clanfield 85 1-0 Wellington Malmesbury Victoria 3-0 Newent Town Malvern Town 3-2 Hereford Lads Club Stonehouse Town 3-2 Moreton Rangers Bluefin Sports (UHL) Challenge Cup 2020 2021 Bourton Rovers 1-8 Wantage Town FC Dev Kington Town 0-4 Cirencester Town Dev' Thornbury Town 2-2 (5-4 pen) Shortwood Utd Tytherington Rocks 1-2 Hartpury University TUE 22/09/20 19:45 Hereford Lads Club 1-0 Tytherington Rocks Malmesbury Victoria 1-1 Thornbury Town Moreton Rangers 1-1 Shortwood United Newent Town 1-0 Hereford Pegasus SAT 19/09/20 15:00 Cirencester Town Dev' 1-5 Bourton Rovers Hereford Lads Club 6-0 Moreton Rangers Malvern Town 5-0 Stonehouse Town FA VASE Abingdon Town 0-3 Thornbury Town Abingdon United 0-0 (4-3 pen) Shortwood Utd Clanfield 85 2-0 Tuffley Rovers Fleet Town 3-1 Newent Town Highgate United 3-3 (8-7 pen) Wellington Longlevens 3-3 (4-3 pen) Tytherington Rocks Wokingham & Emmbrook 3-0 Cheltenham Sar TUE 15/09/20 19:45 Bourton Rovers 0-4 Cheltenham Saracens Hereford Pegasus 0-0 Moreton Rangers Shortwood United 1-3 Malvern Town Thornbury Town 0-0 Hereford Lads Club Tytherington Rocks 0-4 Clanfield 85 Wellington 4-1 Cirencester Town Dev'
Upcoming Fixtures TODAY TUE 29/09/20 19:45 Bourton Rovers v Clanfield 85 Cheltenham Saracens v Cirencester Town Dev' Shortwood United v Newent Town Thornbury Town v Malvern Town Tytherington Rocks v Malmesbury Victoria Wellington v Hereford Lads Club SAT 03/10/20 15:00 Clanfield 85 v Cheltenham Saracens Hereford Lads Club v Bourton Rovers Hereford Pegasus v Shortwood United Malmesbury Victoria v Wellington Malvern Town v Tytherington Rocks Newent Town v Stonehouse Town TUE 06/10/20 19:45 Cheltenham Saracens v Hereford Lads Club Cirencester Town Dev' v Clanfield 85 Stonehouse Town v Hereford Pegasus Thornbury Town v Newent Town Tytherington Rocks v Moreton Rangers Wellington v Malvern Town SAT 10/10/20 15:00 FA VASE Stonehouse Town v Royal Wootton Bassett T. TUE 13/10/20 19:45 Hereford Pegasus v Wellington Malmesbury Victoria v Clanfield 85 Malvern Town v Cirencester Town Dev' Moreton Rangers v Cheltenham Saracens Newent Town v Bourton Rovers Shortwood United v Tytherington Rocks Stonehouse Town v Thornbury Town SAT 7/10/20 15:00 Hereford Lads Club v Cirencester Town Dev' Hereford Pegasus v Thornbury Town Malmesbury Victoria v Cheltenham Saracens Malvern Town v Bourton Rovers Moreton Rangers v Wellington Newent Town v Tytherington Rocks Shortwood United v Stonehouse Town
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W
D
L
GD
PTS
1
Malvern Town
4
4
0
0
12
12
2
Hereford Lads Club
5
3
1
1
7
10
3
Malmesbury Victoria
3
2
1
0
5
7
4
Cheltenham Saracens
2
2
0
0
5
6
5
Clanfield 85
3
2
0
1
2
6
6
Thornbury Town
3
1
2
0
3
5
7
Newent Town
3
1
1
1
-2
4
8
Wellington
3
1
0
2
1
3
9
Bourton Rovers
2
1
0
1
0
3
10
Tytherington Rocks
3
1
0
2
-3
3
11
Stonehouse Town
3
1
0
2
-5
3
12
Moreton Rangers
5
0
3
2
-7
3
13
Shortwood United
3
0
1
2
-4
1
14
Hereford Pegasus
3
0
1
2
-5
1
15
Cirencester Town Dev'
3
0
0
3
-9
0
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SUPPORT THE CLUB COVID RECOVERY FUNDRAISER Thanks to the enormous generosity of our members, supporters and the local footballing community we have reached our Crowdfunding target of £10,000. The £10,000 includes Sport England match funding which doubled our total as soon as we reached £5,000. Chairman Pete Webber spoke on BBC Radio Bristol to announce the news that the target had been reached. "Thank you to everybody who has donated. This has secured the future of the club and gives us added security against further shortfalls due to the current pandemic" There's still a week left in the crowdfunder and every pound now donated will be doubled by the Sport England match funding. There's also many rewards still available, including packages at Thornbury Golf Centre.
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