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IT’S•GOT•NOTHING•TO•DO•WITH•FOOTBALL!! Just 2 things today: We realised that, following their superb 3-0 Our recent result against an experienced
home win against today’s• visitors, Swindon CIRENCESTER TOWN side did not exactly
OK,•Father’s•Day•came•&•went last June (and don’t•they•publicise•it•a•lot•more•these•days•than•years Supermarine in the Preliminary Round, we go our way either and the Corinium Stadium
ago??), but the card I had from one of my offspring did make me chuckle somewhat. It was entitled would need a strong performance against 1-2 defeat, was another example of not taking
“THINGS•DADS•LIKE•TO•MOAN•ABOUT”•&•like•a round block of cheese, the circle was cut into triangles WINCHESTER CITY at The DenPlan Stadium. our chances. We failed to take several
representing percentages, like so: Well,• that’s• exactly• what it was and it proved opportunities which would have put us in a
to be against all the odds as we prevailed strong position, but we were always trailing.
The Cost of Everything 2% (Very true!) even though we had to play the last half-hour Had our first-half impetus matched our second,
Politicians 2% (Don’t•get•me•started…….) with only ten men! I feel sure that we would have taken
Tuneless modern music 2% (Ditto) something• from• the• game.• JAMIE• REID’S 90th
The Weather 2% (It’s•what•we•do•best!) We struggled in the first-half when Winchester minute goal was just a consolation.
Confusing modern technology 2% (Well – sometimes!) Aches clearly looked the better side and their pacy attack
and pains 2% (Absolutely!) kept our defence looking very square at times and It’s• not• often• that• we• have• friendly• games
The ungrateful youth of today 2% (When I was a lad…….) only poor finishing and the agility of KEVIN during the season, but BRISTOL ROVERS
Other drivers on the road 2% (Don’t•get•me•started•again!) SAWYER kept us level. They took the lead after 56 have suffered with injuries since the start
ANYTHING & EVERYTHING ELSE 84% (YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!) IN minutes with our defence looking all at sea and of the campaign and this was a good
THE WORLD! when SHAUN LAMB was red-carded just after the opportunity• for• some• of• their• ‘walking
hour, for two cautions, it looked all over for us. wounded’• to• gain• match-fitness. OLLIE
And in that 84%, I would include all people of any age who like to end every sentence with the word CLARKE, who came on loan to us a few
“Cool” or who wear baseball caps back to front….. or both! And that was when, at last, we started to play. In seasons ago, made an impression but
fact, as the game drew to its close, I found it difficult unfortunately limped off just before the hour.
And secondly, I don't know if you're on the Tel ephone Preference System (to block unwanted calls), to remember that we were a man short! DAVE
but we are, even though it doesn't block calls from abroad. Recently,• we’ve• had• some• calls• from STONE won the penalty that NEIL ARNDALE An entertaining encounter was won 3-1,
abroad, including one the other Friday where the caller demanded payment of £100 for making the call tucked away and then, in those dying moments expectedly,• by• Rovers,• but• ‘Field’• fans• can
to us in the first place! Once the person was told where they could go, we then decided to report STONE slotted home the winner, sending us all take heart from a creative display and we
the•matter•to•the•local•police,•but•here’s•the•best•bit – the 2 nearest police stations in my neck of the home very happy. To be honest, The Citizens could certainly made a game of it.
woods are actually CLOSED on Fridays!!! You could not make it up. Britain 2013 - what a joke! consider themselves a little unfortunate, but you
cannot take away the fact that we came back from TAUNTON TOWN are here on Tuesday (24th),
AND SO THE TRANSFER WINDOW HAS CLOSED ONCE AGAIN! It’s•become•one•of•football’s soap a goal down to win, with ten men! and our scheduled trip to EVESHAM now makes
operas in its own right, with deals going on right to the final few minutes – you can see why the way for the Eastleigh encounter, on the 28th. The
media•loves•it•too,•as•it•gives•them•so•much•to•talk•about•&•it’s•“live”•too,•so•anything•can•happen•at New signing LUKE BALLINGER started but postponed clash with TIVERTON TOWN, at
any time with no warning. As usual, some of the big clubs were busy of late, some not so busy & MATT SYSUM was cup-tied, having played in Ladysmead now takes place on Tuesday 4th
everyone else has just picked up whatever freebies they could get. Chelsea signed one or two of late, the competition for Evesham United. So, another October. Of course, it goes without saying, that
Tottenham signed anything that moved or breathed air, though they did sell one player for a few quid welcome £3,000 for the club and our should we perform beyond expectations in
& Arsenal shocked us all by spending FORTY TWO MILLION QUID in one go on Mesut Ozil! ‘reward’• is• a• trip• to• EASTLEIGH• FC,• who Hampshire, then that will mean an FA Cup replay
currently are top of the Skrill Conference South. here on that date.
SO OK, WHAT ABOUT THE GARETH BALE SAGA?? What a palava - that seemed to go on longer If we had wanted a harder fixture, then it would
than•“Dallas”•in•the•end,•but•come•on,•no•one•on•earth•is•worth•all•that•money just for kicking a ball not have been possible. We will go there as We extend a warm welcome to everyone from
about. To pay all that money (akin•to•a•small•country’s•national•debt) for a footballer amid a world massive underdogs, but this is the FA Cup and SWINDON SUPERMARINE FC. They will certainly
recession is just plain obscene, but football•doesn’t• follow•the•usual•business•rules•&•besides, that anything can happen! remember last season’s•visit•to us!! They have
record fee will be beaten again before long. Yes,•Bale’s•a•good•player,•he•had•a•great•season•last started the season well and will surely feature
time out & a decent one•the•year•before•that,•but•now•he’s•suddenly•a•huge,•huge•megastar•on•the Looking back at our previous round against in the end of season play- offs. It is another
world’s•stage?• Time•will•tell•on•that•one. For me, though, he blotted his copybook in late August by BITTON AFC, it would be fair to say that we big test for us, but that is how this division is,
not turning up for training at Tot tenham as all the speculation was at its height & the move was did not play as well as we could. They were and early form suggests that the race for the
seemingly•“imminent”. That just smacked of arrogance. Clearly,•his•agent’s•turned•his•head•in•the certainly• ‘up• for• it’• and• made• it• as• difficult• as top will be even more difficult in 2013/14.
last 6 months or so, and in fairness, Tot tenham dragged it all out big-time just to make a few more possible, combined with a few tackles which
quid out of it all, but I think that until he signed on that dotted line for Real Madrid, then he was still went unpunished, but goals from JAMIE REID, Thanks everyone for your support…..especially
a Tottenham player & he should have acted like one until he moved on. JOSH EGAN & SHAUN LAMB saw us to those who follow us on the road. The players
through• with• a• ‘professional’• performance.• It and management do appreciate it.
FINAL BATCH OF QUICKIES: West•Ham’s•Ravel•Morrison – what a wuss for wearing gloves at was surprising, therefore, to• see• ‘The• Ton’ get
hammered 9-2 at Gillingham just a few days So,•remember•the•cry…and wave those flags.
Newcastle in late August!• What’s•he•going•to•wear•in• January•when•it’s• REALLY•cold??...... And later!
“COME•ON•THE•FIELD”
there’s•plenty•of•talk•at•present•about•the•lack•of•English•players in the Premier League, so when

you get just THREE English players in the combined Man City v Newcastle squads on Day 1 of the

season, then you can see why FA chief Greg Dyke said what he said recently. He said he wants us

to win the World Cup in 2022. And then he woke up! THE FIELD MARSHALL EDITOR

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easy target for criticism of late (and see below for more of the same) because so many of their fans

want massive changes at their club, but to go to Turkey – where teams regularly get greeted with all

that•“Welcome•to•Hell”•c**p•by•the•locals – and then stuff the home side on their own tump was a real

turn-up for the book. It may not change things all that much long-term, but it was still a result that

few saw coming…… So we all know that the bigger•clubs•“rest•players”•or,•as•they•put•it

“rotate•their•squad” when it comes to Carling Cup matches – like Crystal Palace did at Bristol City

(11 changes & they ended up getting beaten – hah!),•but•maybe•the•bigger•clubs’•FANS•take•it•more

seriously? Newcastle made 8 changes for their tie at Morecambe, but nearly 2,000 Geordies still

made the trip to•the•other•coast•&•that’s•pretty•good. I•can•only•imagine•how•many•of•their•“larger”

supporters went shirtless all day in Lancashire (like some of them do all winter!), but did they all go

just•so•they•could•have•their•picture•taken•with•Eric•Morecambe’s•statue??.......Meanwhile, fair play

to Stoke City, who have promised FREE travel to all registered supporters this season who travel

with the club to all away games. Nice if you can do that…… And what a hypocrite, seeing the PFA

boss Gordon Taylor plastered all across the front page of The Currant Bun recently,•“allegedly”•6 figures

in debt over HIS OWN gambling debts, when part of his job is supposed to warn players about the

dangers of gambling! You could not make it up. At•that•rate,•perhaps•he’ll•be•in•need•of•a

pay-day loan soon – only 4,000% interest at the last count with that lot beginning with W,•isn’t•it?

NOW HERE’S•ANOTHER CONTENDER FOR•TODAY’S•“YOU•COULD•NOT•MAKE•IT•UP”•AWARD,
although it was mentioned briefly in the programme v Clevedon. There’s• 5• minutes• left• in• the
Guildford•game•&•we’re•4-2 up. One of our older supporters decides to leave early, so I ask him
why he’s•going. To beat the traffic? No. Is it because the game is almost over? No. He’s•leaving•early
because (quote)…..”I’M• GOING•HOME•EARLY•TO•WA TCH• THE•FOOTBALL”. (It was Swansea
v Man Utd on TV). So you leave one football match to go home….. just so you can watch another
football match. Dear oh dear – and our friend missed those last 2 late goals here as well!!

SECOND BATCH OF QUICKIES: Now you have to smile at Arsene Wenger, he may not say
these things in the way they come out, but he does say some little gems here & there. What was
that one recently?• “I will only bring special players to Arsenal. To add someone, they have to be
special”. Yeah, right. Most Arsenal fans wished at the time that he would sign ANY player, because
all they ever do at the Emirates is sell their best player & they NEVER replace them – until Mesut
Ozil……and• talking• (again)• of• Arsenal,• their• gate• figures• seem• more• inflated• than• ever. It
appears they base their attendances on the number of tickets sold each match, so for their gate v
Fenerbahce, the gate was said to be 59,000. Rubbish! What about the HUNDREDS & HUNDREDS
of empty seats visible on TV during that game?? Knock a few thousand off that figure, Arsenal, for
the PROPER gate figure!......And it was all the Fenerbahce fans making all the noise too, including
all the shirt-less•ones,•but•that’s•no•surprise•because•Arsenal’s•home•supporters•these days are all
corporate types & they never cheer in case they choke on their prawn sandwich…….

MARK COOPER AND TERRY COOPER!• Funny•how•coincidences•happen•now•&•again,•isn’t•it? Last

month, Mark Cooper was appointed Swindon Town manager. This had me wondering that I was

sure•he’d•played•against•us•at•some•point•&•I•was•right – it was way back on 15 March 1989 & we
went down 4-1 at home to a Bristol City XI in a friendly. Cooper•bagged•City’s•3rd goal on the night.

Dave Griffiths got ours, btw. Then•on•30•August,•I•watched•one•of•those•old•“Big•Match•Revisited”

shows on ITV4 & that featured the highlights of Everton v Bristol City from 1979 in the old First Division.

Mark•Cooper’s• dad•Terry•played• for•City•on• that•occasion,•but• although•Clive•Whitehead had given

City the lead at Goodison, an Andy King hat-trick & a screamer from Billy Wright gave the Toffees the

points. For the record, the City line-up that day was: Shaw, Sweeney, Cooper, Gow,

Rodgers, Hunter, Tainton, Cormack, Ritchie, Royle, Whitehead. Sub: Gillies.

But how times have changed! The commentator said at the end that the defeat “would•have•serious
implications•for•City’s•chances•of European qualification”. Those really were the days, eh? (Cont.)

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MUFC - SECONDARY SPONSORS AN ALTERNATIVE HISTORY OF BRISTOL SPORT

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THE BRISTOL MILKMAN WHO DELIVERED FOR ENGLAND

The greatest footballer who was born in Bristol was undoubtedly EDDIE HAPGOOD. He was born in
1909 in The Dings and from an early age he was kicking a ball along with other soccer mad youth
in the area. Indeed, as a youth, he was once warned by a magistrate after breaking a window, that
playing football would only get him into further trouble. The magistrate then picked up his wig – which
was being used as one of the goalposts – and scarpered, leaving Eddie and his mates to carry the
can.

Hapgood was playing for St. Phillips Adult School Juniors when he came to the
notice of Bristol Rovers coaching staff.
They invited Eddie to
play in a trial match
against Taunton United
at Eastville in May
1927, where he was
given the responsibility
of marking former
Bristol City star,
Treasure. The full-back
was working as a
milkman at the time, but
so impressed were the
Rovers’ management
and Directors, with his
performance that day,
that they offered him a
full-time contract at £8 per week in the season and a job driving a coal wagon in the Summer.
Hapgood declined the offer believing that driving a milk-cart had more dignity. It also transpired that
he’d•found•a•letter•in•one•of•the•empty•bottles•on•his•round•from•a•mystic,•warning•him•under•pain•of
death, not to go to the Rovers, but stick to his milk round instead. However, when the mystic was
questioned about it years later, she was very upset; because she hadn’t meant it to be read by Eddie,
but by his bosses at Dunford Dairies instead.

He soon signed for Kettering as a part-timer and after a handful of impressive displays, he was
swiftly signed by the legendary Herbert Chapman for Arsenal for £750. Initially, Hapgood and his
team- mates deliberately played below par. This was because Arsenal were the team of the 1930s
and it was•still•only•1927!!•That’s•what•Gentlemen•they•were•back•in•those•days.

Arsenal went on to win five league titles between 1930 and 1938 and also win the FA Cup on two
occasions during this period. Hapgood was the Captain of this brilliant team and was also a mainstay
of the England defence. There were many memorable moments in his International career and one
controversial game in particular. Hapgood played a central role in Berlin in 1938 when the England
players were ordered by the F. A. to give the Nazi salute.

On behalf of the team, Hapgood complained, citing these reasons why they considered it inadvisable.
1. There would be more chance of giving away penalties due to handball.
2. It would be difficult to tell when they were appealing for offside.
3. It was in the days before under-arm deodorants were widely available.

The England players compromised with The F.A. and only gave the salute during the German
National Anthem. They then went on to stuff their hosts 6-3! When the War came the following year,
Hapgood joined the RAF and played in many wartime Internationals. He was, without doubt,•Bristol’s
greatest football ambassador.

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DOWN MEMORY LANE “SPOTLIGHT”

Saturday 4th November 2006 and Mangotsfield United travelled to AFC HORNCHURCH for a 2nd This•is•Supermarine’s•13th season at Southern League level and after five campaigns in the Premier Division,
Qualifying Round tie in the FA Carlsberg Trophy. They had already won impressively in the 1QR at finishing 12th, 13th, 14th, 10th and 21st, they were relegated in 2011/12. They struggled in their first four seasons
Stourport Swifts, by 5-1, and LEWIS POWELL, on loan from Bristol Rovers, had celebrated his & finished 19th, 19th, 17th & 19th, but in 2005/06, they finished 5th and reached the play-offs. Unfortunately, they
Mangotsfield debut at Walshes Meadow with a goal. bowed out to Hemel Hempstead. Undaunted, they finished 4th in 2006/07 & defeated Taunton Town in the
play-off final, achieving promotion. Manager Mark Collier & Tom Jones resigned in February
It was clear that the lad showed obvious potential and the tie at AFC Hornchcurch posed a difficult 2011 and for the 2011/12 season, Gary Horgan & Matt Robinson were in charge. The club
test for• ‘The• Field’,• who• had• placed• their• trust• in• a• new• on-loan goalkeeping signing of WILL
PUDDY. The•‘Urchins’•had•won•the•Essex•Senior•League•the•previous•season•and•this•was•their•first decided at the start of the last campaign, on a management change and as a
campaign at Isthmian Division One North level. The fact that they were to finish the season as result, DAVE WEBB & his Assistant LEE SPALDING are at the helm. In their
champions with a lead of 21 points, having lost only three league games, and winning 32, highlights first campaign (2012/13), they almost made a quick return to the Premier
the achievement that of that afternoon. Division, finishing 4th, but they lost on penalties to Merthyr Town, in the Play-
A• Bridge• Avenue• ‘gate’• of• 484• saw• ROBBIE• CLARIDGE• give• us• a• 33rd minute lead and then offs.
POWELL blasted home a second – a 25 yard rocket in the 48th minute. As you can see from the
photo above, LEWIS is swamped by his team-mates, JON FRENCH, OLLIE PRICE, CLARIDGE & The club were founded in 1992 with the amalgamation of two established Hellenic League
CHRIS LANE (photo taken by GARRY BOWDEN of sport in pictures).
CLARIDGE put the tie beyond doubt, making it 0-3 just before the hour and Mark Janney bagged clubs – Swindon Athletic and Supermarine. At the time of the merger, fortunes for both clubs
a consolation goal with an 81st minute•penalty.•‘The•Field’•went•on•in•the•competition•to•beat•Billericay
Town 2-1 at The New Lodge, Bluntswall Road,, and then Kings Lynn at Cossham Street, before were not good, with Supermarine finishing bottom of Division One and Swindon Athletic were
crashing out 0-5 at Morecambe.
For LEWIS POWELL, he grabbed the only goal in the following league game at home to Halesowen having problems improving their facilities at Southbrook to comply with new league rules. The
Town and scored his fourth for the club, in a League cup-tie 3-2 victory at Wordsworth Drive, Taunton
Town, all this in just 9(2) appearances. merger was the best way forward. Swindon Athletic, formerly known as Penhill, up to 1989,
His return to Cossham Street could•be•just•the•‘shot•in•the•arm’•that•the•side•needs•to•make•a challenge
this season. were formed

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when they joined the Hellenic League, saw unparalleled success. They won the Wiltshire

Senior Cup three times and won promotion to the Wiltshire Senior Division One, winning the

title in successive seasons and in 1985, they joined the Hellenic League, being promoted at

the first attempt.

The Supermarine aircraft company became famous in the Second World War for its design of
the Spitfire, for which we have all been eternally grateful. The Football club grew out of the
Works Social club in 1946, under the name of Vickers Armstrong, and then, simply, Vickers.
The club also joined•the•Hellenic•League•in•the•early•1980’s•after•progressing•through•the•Swindon•&
District and Wiltshire Leagues. They too found success during the eighties, winning the Wiltshire
Senior Cup.

Since the merger, Swindon Supermarine had always finished in the leading position in the
Hellenic League and in 1997/98, they were crowned Premier Divisions Champions and in
2000/01, they won the title again and their application for Dr.Martens League football, was
accepted. There were a number of ground improvements needed to be carried out to meet
the League’s•guidelines.•A•225•seater•stand•was•built•to•complement•the•old•stand,•taking•the
covered accommodation to over 300 seats and a 6ft perimeter fence was built and new
floodlights were erected.

As mentioned, it’s•been•an•arduous•time,•keeping•the•club•at•Southern•League•level•and•there
have been many managerial casualties along the way. Alan Dyton stood down due to business
commitments, but wanted to stay in the club in some capacity, so he assisted Clive Maguire.
The club later turned to the vastly experienced John Murphy, who had been successful at Southern

League
level and he was then followed by Academy Director, Tom Jones, but he left after a rather disastrous short spell
and former Cirencester Manager Ray Baverstock came in with Assistants Pat Slattery and John Freeth.

Personal commitments forced Ray Baverstock to leave although the club did their best to help in this
respect, but they next turned to former Chippenham Town boss Tommy Saunders, ending his football
exile. Unfortunately, the outspoken Saunders resigned after only a couple of months in the job. Mark
Collier had been Coach and Assistant for that short time and so he took over and led the club to their
firstvictoryinsevengames.Hewasoffered•the•position•on•a•permanent•basis,•and•was•able•to•secure•the•club’s•Southern
League status. Mark stayed for a long spell, whilst the club stayed in the Premier Division.

During the close season, Supermarine lost one or two players to newly-promoted and close rivals Hungerford
Town, so manager WEBB had to re-build slightly but the club appear, based on early results, probably to be
just as strong, despite their surprise FA Cup defeat at Wessex League Winchester City.

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INTRODUCING•‘MARINE’ MANGOTSFIELD UTD SUPPORTERS CLUB

DAVE WEBB – MANAGER Fundraising (2009)
Joined the club as Manager in July 2012 after spending eleven seasons at Highworth Town, where he lad
them to a number of top six finishes and also won the Hellenic Premier Division championship in 2004/05. 2013/14
As a player, he was a colossus for Gloucester City in two spells from 1990-99, making 225 appearances
and scoring 36 goals. Took Supermarine to 4th place last season and missed out on promotion following ************************************************************************************
defeat by Merthyr Town, in the play-offs.
Thankyou everyone who have supported our events and fund-raising last season. It is a great help to
LEE SPALDING – ASSISTANT MANAGER the club and also helps the Supporters Club, who will be helping the club, in many ways, once more.
Lee joined as Assistant Manager in July 2012, having spent the last few seasons at Highworth Town, as
a player and then assistant to Dave Webb. Played at a high level with Swindon To wn and Wycombe The New•Season’s 50 Club draw, (for August) is due•to•be•held•after•today’s game against Swindon
Wanderers. Supermarine, so good luck to all those who are taking part. Anyone who has not been involved in the
past•might•like•to•try•their•luck•and•help•the•club’s•coffers! Also the Award for the August Player of the
GERRY McKAY – SPORTS THERAPIST & FITNESS COACH Month will take place at the same time.
Has returned to the club in 2012 after a season or two away due to work commitments. He first helped
former manager Mark Collier in 2009. He is a fully qualified sports therapist and keeps the players The AGM was held on July 2nd and the main points of the meeting were the election/re-election of committee
maintained at a high firness level. members. Both ANDY MILNE and CAROLINE SMARDON have stood down from their positions and the
committee is now as below.
KENT KAUPPINEN – GOALKEEPER
Previously with Bristol Rovers, Laverstock & Chippenham Town, he signed for Supermarine in August Chairman DAVE WILCOX
2011 from Hardenhuish Park. He originally came to Marine and played as a midfielder but after one friendly
game, reverted to being a keeper. Established himself as number one and last season played in 50 Secretary GARY MARKS
consecutive matches. Commands his area well and excellent dealing with crosses.
Treasurer JAMES PACKWOOD
KYLE LAPHAM – DEFENDER
First joined the club in August 2006 from Cirencester Town, having been released by Swindon Town. Committee members TRACY LECRASS, TERRY STEVENS, JOHN PACKWOOD.
Suffered a bad groin injury while playing in Australia, needing an operation, and returned to the UK and
Supermarine. Still only 27, and having made over 250 appearances, is now in his 8th season at the club. OLLIE MARKS

CRAIG CURTIS – DEFENDER The committee would like to recognise the hard work that both Andy and Caroline have given to the
An uncompromising defender who signed in July 2012 from neighbours Highworth Town, where he came
to the fore, under Dave Webb. This will be his second season in the Southern League after a successful cause over the last three years.
2012/13.
The CLUB SHOP are re-stocking this season. Already, we have received some replica shirts and we
DANNY ALLEN – DEFENDER can order more. Also Polo shirts have been delivered and we can obtain training tops and track-suit
First played for the club in 1990 as a Youth team player. Had a five year spell with FGR and went on tops. Supporters Club members of 10% can be applied. We are also hoping to buy some new scarves
loan• to• Paulto• Rovers,• signing• permanently• for• them• in• 2004.• He• joined• Didcot• Town• in• January• ’05, in time for the winter. We also•have•a•selection•of•last•season’s•training•tops•and•track-suit bottoms
winning the Hellenic League and FA Vase, and returned to Supermarine in 2006. In early 2013, in his which will be sold cheaply.
sixth season back with the club, he made his 300th appearance,•bettering•Damon•York’ s•298•set•bacl•in
1999. It has also been noted that the FOOTBALL CLUB will take over the funding of match-travel and 3-match
pool sales this season. However, MUSC (2009) will continue•to•organise•Matchday’s•GOLDEN•GOAL,
DAN WALLINGTON – DEFENDER/MIDFIELD The 50 CLUB and the PREDICTION LEAGUE.
Signed at the start of August 2012, having played at Highworth To wn in 2011/12. Versatile at either right
full-back or in midfield. Lost a lot of playing time last term due to a pelvic injury, and will be anxious to The•Football•club•have•finalised•details•of•the•next•Sportsman’s•Evening,•to•be•held•at•the•club.•The event,
re-establish himself. Possesses good passing skills. on Thursday 26th September will feature former Denmark & Liverpool star JAN MOLBY, as guest speaker.
In his playing career, Molby made 33 appearances for Denmark, but is probably more well known for his
JON STEEDMAN – DEFENDER 12 years at Anfield, where he won three league titles and three FA Cups. He also played for Ajax, Barnsley
Previous with Highworth Town, Jon joined in pre-season. A left-sided defender who can support the midfield, & Norwich City and had spells as Player/Manager at Swansea City and as Manager of Hull City.
and is a tough-tackler, looking to nail down a permanent place this term. Now•as•a•regular•pundit•for•Radio•5•Live,•&•TV•commentator•for•Danish•TV,•Molby•is•a’mean’•poker player
and regularly plays in professional events.
HARRY ETHERIDGE – MIDFIELD Commercial Manager SHAUN HONOUR who is tasked with bringing such events to Cossham Street,
Signed in March 2011, having been at Shortwood United and Highworth Town. Started his career in the told MUFC ONLINE – the• club’s• official• website – “Jan was one of the finest midfielders of his
Cirencester Academy side, whilst also at Hartpury College, and then made the first X1. Moved to Highworth generation• and• this• event• will• be• another• evening• not• to• be• missed”.
Town in 2008. A great character who always gives the manager 100%. Played in more games last season Tickets are £40 per person or £400 for a table for ten (VAT inclusive) and doors open at 6.30pm. Interest
than previously and managed to score a couple of important match-winning goals along the way. is expected to be high so contact either Shaun on 07795533120, Mike Richardson on 07836376971 or
Val Grzesiczek on 07970266924
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The next Monthly Committee Meeting is scheduled for Monday 14th October 2013, in the clubhouse,
at 7.45pm.

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YOUTH TEAM NEWS & STATS 2013/14 INTRODUCING•‘MARINE’

SOMERSET FLOODLIGHT YOUTH LEAGUE 2013-14 - FIXTURES ROB DEAN – MIDFIELD
An energetic midfielder who signed for the club in July 2011, previously with Highworth Town. Also had a
04/09 WESTON-SUPER-MARE SFYL H 2-2 Monelle, Broughton spell with Cirencester Town, and adapted to the higher level of the Southern League Premier very quickly.
12/09 KEYNSHAM TOWN 2-0 Rhys Jones, Josh Bennett Won all the plaudits in 2011/12 but an early injury last season, meant he never quite reached his previous
25/09 BRISTOL ACADEMY RSMC-1` H consistency. Looking to put that straight this season.

FAYC 1QR H DAVE BAMPTON – MIDFIELD / DEFENDER
A former Swindon Town defender who signed from Worcester City in February 2010. Released in 2004
02/10 TAUNTON TOWN SFYL H Date to be confirmed after three appearances, he moved to Conference side Tamworth in 2005 and over four seasons, he
06/10 Gotherington 2pm became a firm favourite, playing in an FA Cup-tie against Stoke City. He was selected for the England
08/10 Tiverton Town GYFAS-R1 A Non-League side, but injury prevented his debut. He moved on to Worcester City at the start of 2008/09.
16/10 ASHTON & BACKWELL Over the last two seasons he has been immense for the club, none better than the play-off game with
SFYL A Merthyr Town. He has been eagerly pursued during the summer, but has opted to stay with the club

SFYL H DAN HILDER – MIDFIELD
A wide midfielder who joined the club in July 2012 from neighbours Highworth Town, where he had spent
06/11 BRIDGWATER TOWN SFYL H the previous four seasons. He started at the Cirencester Town Academy, and has adapted well to the
12/11 Brislington SFYL A demands of the Southern League, although management believe that he has the ability to play at a higher
20/11 GILLINGHAM TOWN SFYL H level. Plays on the left side and can produe goals of quality, although he is not prolific.
26/11 Gillingham Town SFYL A
SAM MORRIS – MIDFIELD
09/12 Weston-super-Mare SFYL A Signed for the club in March 2009 on loan from Swindon Town, later becoming a permanent signing. He
18/12 ODD DOWN ATHLETIC SFYL H has made over 100 appearances for the club and although he has suffered injury and loss of form at times
over the last few seasons, this has not dampened his enthusiasm, as he looks to establish a permanent
06/01 Taunton Town SFYL A place in 2013/14.
15/01 TIVERTON TOWN SFYL H
22/01 Ashton & Backwell SFYL A SAM BROWN – DEFENDER
Joined in July 2012 after finishing his studies and playing for New Colledge Academy for the last couple
05/02 Bridgwater Town SFYL A of seasons. He has now stepped up to a higher level of football, at Southern League level and he has the
12/02 BRISLINGTON SFYL H potential to do well. Did well in pre-season and the opportunities are there for him.
SFYL A
TBA Odd Down Athletic GIO WRONA – MIDFIELDER
Joined in July 2013 from New College Academy, playing for the Hellenic League side. Tec hnically gifted
Following BITTON’S withdrawal from the league, there was no relegation from the Premier Division and the and comfortable on the ball. Another who has stepped up to the Southern League and has the ability and
two clubs coming in are ODD DOWN (North Div) & BRIDGWATER TOWN (South Div). potential to do well.

WINTERBOURNE UTD & YATE TOWN have been added to the NORTH Division, whilst FROME TOWN BEN WHITEHEAD – MIDFIELD / FORWARD
have withdrawn from the South Div. Ben signed at the end of January 2013 from Abingdon United. He was with Swindon Town & Oxford United
as a youngster. He can play on the left, moreorless anywhere. He has good technical skills, passes the
Therefore, the constitution of the league is: ball accurately, especially crossing & shows good movement on the ball.
PREMIER
Ashton & Backwell, Bridgwater Town, Brislington, Gillingham Town, Mangotsfield United, Odd Down Athletic, JOSH FOWLER – FORWARD
Taunton Town, Tiverton Town, Weston-super-Mare. Came to the club from local Hellenic League side Shrivenham at the start of November 2012 and has
impressed at the higher level of football, coming off the bench on 12 occasions. Scored his first goal for
NORTH Supermarine at home to Wimborne Town. Has the potential to make a big impact and has represented
Bristol Manor Farm, Clevedon Town, Hengrove Athletic, Keynsham Town, Larkhall Athletic, Paulton Rovers, Wiltshire County.
Portishead, Welton Rovers, Winterbourne Utd, Yate Town.
ASHLEY EDENBOROUGH – FORWARD
SOUTH First came to the club from Fairford Town in the summer of 2007, looking to play at Southern League level.
Bath City, Chard Town, Cheddar, Cullompton Rangers, Elmore, Glastonbury, Street, Wells City, Winscombe. He is very quick, works hard for the team. After a season in the Premier Division, he moved on to
Chippenham & Cirencester during 2009-11. He bagged 26 goals last season and has reached double
The League season finally started for the youngsters with a 2-2 draw at home to Weston-super-Mare. They figures in every season he has played for the club. Could shoot the club to promotion again.
were suffering from a host of injuries, so the team selection caused Manager Calvin Monelle some headaches!
The Somerset side took the lead after just three minutes but we were level almost immediately through LIAM FIELD REVIEW -5
MONELLE. Weston were ahead again in the 37th minute but we were back on level terms on the hour,
through JACK BROUGHTON. A well-earned point under difficult circumstances. This was followed by success
in the Roger Stone Memorial Cup with a first-round 2-0 home win against Keynsham Town. Scorers were
Rhys Jones & Josh Bennett.

http://full-time.thefa.com – This is the website for all the information you need. Go to the letter

S and click on the SOMERSET FLOODLIGHT YOUTH LEAGUE.

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INTRODUCING•‘MARINE’ ANOTHER BRITISH SPORTING SUCCESS…ALMOST!

JOSH MORSE – FORWARD Graham Mills is based in St. Neots, Cambs. He produces the Eynesbury Rovers programme and pens
Left-winger Josh joined Marine from Cirencester Town in July 2013 where he had come through their articles for Bristol Rovers. He has very kindly passed on some very readable articles for the FIELD
Academy. He is the son of former Marine midfielder Stuart Morse, who was a member of the 1997/98 REVIEW.
Hellenic Premier Championship side, and is an exciting player to watch. He is excellent on the ball with
plenty of pace and trickery enough to go beyond his marker and whip a cross into the box. Josh was a Welcome everyone•to•today’s•game.•This•year•has•been•a•remarkable•one•for•sporting•success achieved
former PE Science student at Cirencester College and made an International debut for the England by Brits; The Tour De France, Wimbledon and The Ashes to name a few. I held back from writing this
Colleges Football Association in Italy in May 2012, and was given the honour of being captain. article for fear of tempting fate! However, tonight could see the name of Tai Woffinden added to that
list as he is on the verge of becoming the first British Speedway World Champion since Mark
LUKE ABRAHART – FORWARD Loram’s• success• in• the• year• 2000.
Previously with Woodford United, Rushden & Diamonds, Cambridge City & Leicester City Youths, Luke is
a centre-forward, joining in pre-season, after moving to the area. He had already had Southern League At 6pm this evening the penultimate round of the GP Series takes place at the Friends Allianz Arena in
experience and in Sweden, appeared for Angeic FC. He is a strong front-runner with good floor-technical Stockholm, Sweden and with Woffinden twenty points clear of his nearest rival you could be witnessing
skills, and is now pushing for full-fitness, following a pre-season injury. another British sporting success live on Eurosport 2.

AARON FERRIS – FORWARD / MIDFIELD Last year Aussie Chris Holder became the youngest ever World Champion when he lifted the trophy at
Aaron is a wide player who joined in pres-season after being released by Swindon Town, where he regularly the•age•of•24•but•Woffinden•can•erase•that•record•as•he•has•just•turned•23.•Tai’ s•nearest•rival,•Russian
featured for the Youth team. A pacey right-sided player, on the flank or in midfield, he made his debut on Emil Sayfutdinov, was forced to sit out the last Grand Prix after injuring his arm and knee whilst racing in
opening day against Clevedon Town. Poland. Woffinden made the most of his opportunity picking up 17 points to extend his lead at the top to
20 points. It was recently announced that Emil will not be able to race in the Swedish Grand Prix this
EDDIE STEVENS – MIDFIELD evening thus putting Tai firmly in the driving seat (if you pardon the pun!). His nearest title rival is Pole
Eddie is a central midfielder who joined the club in pre-season after being released by Swindon Town , Jaroslaw Hampel who trails by 22 points. At each Grand Prix there are 21 points up for grabs so if Tai
where he featured in their Youth team. He is pushing for a regular first team place. Likes to pass the ball equals•or•betters•Hampels’•points•total•he•will•be•crowned•World•Champion•in•Stockholm•tonight•with the
and supporting the front line. final meeting in Poland still to come.

TOM COLE – DEFENDER Injuries play a big part in this fast and exciting sport and each time a rider takes to the track he runs the
A central defender who signed in July 2011 after playing for neighbours Highworth Town for three seasons. risk of a fall. The reigning World Champion, Chris Holder, raced in seven GP meetings before a serious
After a good first season when he only missed four of 38 games, and had been a commanding figure in crash at Coventry ruled the Aussie out of racing for the rest of the year. Tai Woffinden has also had
the side, he toured Australia and Asia, but upon his return, he suffered a torn Achilles injury during training injury•problems•after•he•took•a•tumble•in•the•British•GP•at•Cardiff’s•Millennium•Stadium.•He•raced•in•the
and this has ruled him out until early 2014. next GP with a broken collar bone and was in obvious pain throughout the meeting, but he secured twelve
valuable points. Two times World Champion Nicki Pedersen had been keeping in contention by riding with
JORDAN ROBERTS – MIDFIELD a broken arm!
Jordan signed for the club at the start of last season on a dual registration with Calne Town, who were
managed•by•his•Father,•Jeff.•He•was•committed•playing•for•them•until•joining•‘Marine•in•January•2013 Tai is the current British Champion and he races for Wolverhampton Wolves in the British Elite League and
following•Dave•Webb’s•many•attempts•to•sign•him.•Not•afraid•of•a•challenge,•he•is•a•gifted player and I saw him in action at a recent meeting at Peterborough. I was expecting him to win his five races with ease
a good passer. He played a major role in 2012/13 and has decided to stay with the club for 2013/14 but he recorded one victory and four second places in his five rides.
although his Father Jeff, now manager at Wootton Bassett Town, would like him to go there! The Speedway Grand Prix Series takes place over the course of the speedway season starting in New
Zealand in March and ending in Torun, Poland on Saturday 5th October. There are fifteen regular riders
MANI RANDHAWA – DEFENDER that•compete•throughout•the•year•and•a•‘wild•card’•at•each•meeting,•usually•a•rider•from•the•host•country
Mani•signed•for•‘Marine•from neighbours & Southern League Premier Division side, Chippenham Town, (to boost ticket sales!). There are 20 races (or heats) and riders pick up three points for a win, two for a
at the start of February 2013. He was at Hardenhuish for two seasons and also played for New College second place, one for third place and no points for finishing last.
Academy during that time, having studied there. He can play at right-back or central defence and made
his club debut against Salisbury City in the Wiltshire Premier Shield Final. His performance in that game After those 20 heats the eight riders with the highest points total go through to the semi-finals with the two
saw him receive the highest praise. winners and runners up in each semi going on to meet in the final. Whilst the winner gets the glory of winning
******************************************** that Grand Prix it is all about the points that are accumulated over the season. Tai Woffinden has won just
Supermarine have started the season well. On opening day they defeated Clevedon Town 2-0 and followed one GP (Czech Republic) whilst his nearest rivals, Sayfutdinov and Hampel have won three each but it is
with a 3-2 victory at Didcot Town. They took a point from Paulton at Winterfield Road and then defeated the Brit that is on the verge of being crowned champion due to his consistent point scoring over the ten
a strong Cirencester side 3-2. Stratford Town were the next side to fall at Webbs Wood, but Supermarine Grand Prix meetings held so far.
fell for the first time, 1-3 against Merthyr Town, at Cinderford. Their 4-1 home win against Fleet Town last
weekend took them briefly to the top of the table, only For Paulton Rovers to take over again in midweek Apart from the World Championship to ride for there are silver and bronze medals up for grabs. With
when they won 3-2 at Yate Town. just sixteen points separating second placed Sayfutdinov from sixth placed Greg Hancock you can be
sure that the battle for the medals will go to the wire. Further down the field there is also the race to
However, on Wednesday evening, Swindon re-claimed top spot with a 2-0 home win against Wimborne finish•in•the•top•eight•to•ensure•automatic•inclusion•for•next•years’•Grand•Prix•Series.•With•so•much•at
Town.•It•certainly•won’t•be•an•easy•afternoon•for•us!! stake the racing is fast, hard and very competitive. At this level anyone can win a race as the riders are
the best in the world. If you haven’t•watched•speedway•I•recommend•tuning•in•to•Eurosport•2•this evening
FIELD REVIEW -6 as you could be witnessing another British Champion. So if someone slopes off early this evening you
know why (ahem!).

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Blaine Nolan, Unit 27A, 71, Whitchurch Lane, SUCCESS often breeds success, especially in Non-League football. Promoted sides always do well
Bishopsworth when making the step up, or so people think, but is it fact or fiction?
Bristol BS13 7TE. Tel: 0117 9643388
Well, if you look at the stats, the old saying is pretty accurate. With the benchmark ten games almost
Dave Salter, Bristol Tile Co, played in most leagues, certain sides have set out their stall for another promotion charge.
543-551 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol In the Skrill North, newly-promoted Hednesford Town have started well and led the way early on with
BS16 3AF fellow promoted side North Ferriby United also flying high.
0117 965 8000
One that catches the eye further down in the Ryman North is VCD Athletic who were top of the league
coming into the weekend after finishing runners-up in the Kent League last season.
When speaking to a manager who has just won promotion, you•can•bet•your•bottom•dollar•that•he’ll mention
momentum and a winning attitude as being key to the following season.

Promoted sides are often tipped to do well with a feel-good factor spurring them on but how much impact
does it actually make?
Well, looking back at the past three seasons from Steps 1-3, the average position of a promoted side
is…•10th.
It just goes to show how close divisions are in Non-League in terms of quality, with the biggest step, and
lowest average finish for a promoted side at 13th, being the Skrill Premier.

With most promoted sides operating part-time and entering a mainly professional division, it can be
tough but there is positive news for Chester, Welling, Halifax and Salisbury fans – no promoted side
has gone straight back down over the past three seasons.

In fact, over the past three years, six sides have been promoted again from Steps 1-3 while only five
have gone straight back down – a whopping 15 reaching the play-offs.
The Skrill North is the friendliest division for promoted teams with an average finish of sixth. The lowest
finish•over•the•past•three•terms?•Colwyn•Bay’s•12th•place•finish•in•2011-12.

The•Skrill•South•isn’t•quite•as•welcoming•though,•with•both•AFC•Hornchurch•and•Billericay•falling straight
back down last season. Despite that, it still has an average finish of 12th.
Of the three Step 3 divisions, the Evo-Stik NPL has seen the most success, helped by phoenix clubs
Chester and FC Halifax.

And•if•your•team•hasn’t•started•well,•don’t•panic!•As•seen•in•the•Skrill•Premier•last•season,•it’s•a•long•old
marathon and not a sprint.
Champions Mansfield and runners up Kidderminster Harriers failed to impress early on but both recovered
to fight it out for the title on the last day of the season.

In•Kiddy’s•case, they had yet to win after ten games – drawing five and losing five – but the club stuck
with boss Steve Burr and were almost rewarded with a return to the Football League. Patience is indeed
a virtue.

So,• if• you’re•lucky• enough• to•be• a• fan•of• a• promoted side,• there’s• a•very• good• chance• you’ll•enjoy
another fruitful season – have fun!

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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY YOUTH TEAM NEWS & STATS 2013/14

More quotes now from the close season. Waste not, want not! SOMERSET FLOODLIGHT YOUTH LEAGUE 2013-14 - FIXTURES

“JOSE•MOURINHO•WILL•NEVER•WIN•A•PRIZE•(A•TROPHY)•AGAIN. I THINK THIS WAY BECAUSE 04/09 WESTON-SUPER-MARE SFYL H
OF HOW HE ACTED AT REAL MADRID. HE BLAMED EVERYONE ELSE WHEN SOMETHING 19/09 Odd Down Athletic
WENT WRONG AND HE HAS PLAYED AN UNBELIEVABLY NEGATIVE PART IN HIS MADRID 23/09 BRISTOL ACADEMY SFYL A
YEARS. THIS KIND OF BEHAVIOUR DOES NOT WORK IN FOOTBALL. IT ONLY 25/09 KEYNSHAM TOWN
WORKS•IN•PARALYSING•THE•DRESSING•ROOM”. The words of former Ajax, Barcelona & Holland FAYC 1QR H
legend Johan Cruyff, as quoted in The Sun on 4 June• 2013,• as• he• lambasted• Jose• Mourinho’s
Special One return to Chelsea. RSMC-1 H

Well,•it’s•all•about•opinions,•of•course. Cruyff•was•one•of•the•world’s•greatest•players•(so he should 02/10 TAUNTON TOWN SFYL H
know•what•he’s•talking•about) & he put Ajax, Holland & Total Football on the map in the 1970s more 08/10 Tiverton Town SFYL A
than anyone else. But•in•all•honesty,•I•really•can’t•imagine•Mourinho•returning•to•Chelsea•&•winning 16/10 ASHTON & BACKWELL SFYL H
NOTHING. I’m•sure•he•WILL•win•trophies•there•(and as club captain, even If he is not playing, John
Terry will continue to gate-crash all the celebratory team pictures as each cup is lifted)……but only 06/11 BRIDGWATER TOWN SFYL H
as long as Abramovich is happy with Jose being there – and with a bloke like that who changes 12/11 Brislington SFYL A
managers more often than he does his underwear, you can never really be sure of anything! 20/11 GILLINGHAM TOWN SFYL H
27/11 Gillingham Town SFYL A
“I’M NOT INTERESTED IN STUFF LIKE THAT. OTHER PEOPLE CAN TWEET ALL THEY LIKE
FROM•THEIR•SOFAS,•BUT•WE’RE•OUT•THERE•ON•THE•PITCH•DOING•IT. IT IS HARD WORK AND 09/12 Weston-super-Mare SFYL A
WE ALL ENJOY IT. NO ONE IN THE SQUAD IS INTERESTED (IN NEGATIVE COMMENTS) AND 18/12 ODD DOWN ATHLETIC SFYL H
THEY CAN JUST TWEET ALL•THEY•WANT”. The words of annoyed England keeper Joe Hart, as
quoted in The Sun on 4 June 2013, as he re-acted to tweets from other big names – Michael Owen 06/01 Taunton Town SFYL A
in particular – who•were•critical•of•England’s•performance•in•the•2-2 draw in Rio in June. 15/01 TIVERTON TOWN SFYL H
22/01 Ashton & Backwell SFYL A
Rio!• Now•there’s•a•bloke•who•tweets•a•lot•&•it’s•not•always•positive! But•as•for•Hart’s•comments, well, he
had a point, but at the same time, he needed to step back, sit down & watch a re-run of the game from 05/02 Bridgwater Town SFYL A
his own sofa AS A FAN once he got back home from Brazil. He would then have seen himself keeping 12/02 BRISLINGTON SFYL H
an ordinary** Brazil side at bay in the first half with 5 or 6 super saves while his 10 team-mates had their
thoughts on the beach for the first 45 minutes. And then, in the 2nd half, he would have seen his team-mates, Following BITTON’S withdrawal from the league, there was no relegation from the Premier Division and
aided by one or two choice substitutions, suddenly pull their socks up after finally going 1-0 down, come the two clubs coming in are ODD DOWN (North Div) & BRIDGWATER TOWN (South Div).
back & take the lead with 2 great goals, only to concede another goal near the end, but deservedly earn
a 2-2 draw, if only for that second 45 minute display. WINTERBOURNE UTD & YATE TOWN have been added to the NORTH Division, whilst FROME TOWN
have withdrawn from the South Div.
Now there may be another 3 or 4 months of 2013 still to go, but the Brazil game in June did give us (well,
me anyway) one surreal moment in time. Perhaps the most surreal moment of the whole year! It would Therefore, the constitution of the league is:
have been during the few minutes after Rooney had put us 2-1 up with a wonder strike, with maybe 10 PREMIER
minutes to go, amid the realisation that we MIGHT even win the game, but whilst we were (briefly) ahead, Ashton & Backwell, Bridgwater Town, Brislington, Gillingham Town, Mangotsfield United, Odd Down Athletic,
you could hear every single England fan on the globe thinking to himself or herself: Taunton Town, Tiverton Town, Weston-super-Mare.

“HOW•IN•THE•NAME•OF•SANITY•ARE•WE•ACTUALLY•WINNING•THIS•GAME???????” NORTH
Bristol Manor Farm, Clevedon Town, Hengrove Athletic, Keynsham Town, Larkhall Athletic, Paulton Rovers,
It• didn’t• last,• of• course,• &• Brazil• equalised• shortly• afterwards. Even• so,• it• was• a• moral• “victory”• of Portishead, Welton Rovers, Winterbourne Utd, Yate Town.
sorts,•but•it•will•all•be•forgotten•about•if•we•can’t•qualify•this•autumn for Brazil 2014!
SOUTH
(**•Now•I•said•that•this•was•an•“ordinary”•Brazil•side – by their standards, that is. Brazil 2013 is not Bath City, Chard Town, Cheddar, Cullompton Rangers, Elmore, Glastonbury, Street, Wells City, Winscombe.
a patch on some previous Brazil teams & despite Conferations Cup success in June, they wouldn’t
even be fit to tie up the bootlaces of Brazil 1970, (Pele, Jairzinho, Carlos Alberto & Co) who were – Manager CALVIN MONELLE is•hoping•to•secure•a•sponsor•for•the•Team’s•kit.•He•will•draw•from•a•raffle
probably – the best national side ever seen on the planet. Having said that, the current Brazil team and is selling tickets at just £5 each, to local businesses, or anyone who would like to participate. The kit
still do all the little tricks with the ball, the back-flicks, the clever knock-ons &•all•the•rest•of•it•&•it’s•ball will cost around £400 and as an extra, the lucky winner will have an advertisement in our match-day
skills•we•can•only•dream•about,•because•that’s•how•they•learn•the•game•over•there•&•we just don’t•do programme. Calvin will be pleased to hear from you and can be contacted by e-mail at
things like that. Never have done. We•can’t•even•keep•the•ball•half•the•time•& we tend to give it away calvinmonelle@blueyonder.co.uk
too cheaply anyway. We are STREETS AWAY from ever possessing Brazil-like skills & with our
shambles of an Under-21 team,•there’s•not•much•hope•for•the•future. And yet this current Brazil team http://full-time.thefa.com – This is the website for all the information you need. Go to the letter
were NINETEENTH in the world rankings, whilst we were SIXTH! Just•doesn’t•make sense, does it?)
S and click on the SOMERSET FLOODLIGHT YOUTH LEAGUE.
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THAT WAS THE MONTH THAT WAS! PHOTOCALL – LEWIS POWELL

Time now for a nostalgic look back at a particular month in recent or not-so-recent years & see how we LEWIS POWELL – STRIKER – Sponsored by MRS HAZEL RALPH
fared in that period. Today we look at DECEMBER 1996. 25 year old, signed in May 2013 from Frome Town, for whom he scored 11 goals last term. Born
in•Caerphilly,•Lewis•came•through•the•ranks•at•Bristol•Rovers•and•joined•‘The•Field’•on•loan•in
MUFC RESULTS IN DECEMBER 1996 2006, scoring 4 goals in 9(2) appearances. Signed for Weston-super-Mare in the summer of 2007
and•then•switched•to•Clevedon•Town•ahead•of•the•2008/09•campaign.•He•had•a•month’s•loan•at
07-12-96 WOTTON ROVERS 1, MANGOTSFIELD UNITED 3 GLOS FA TPHY R2 Tiverton at the start of 2009/10 and then left for Chippenham, scoring 26 goals in his first season
14-12-96 MANGOTSFIELD UNITED 2, CHIPPENHAM TOWN 1 FA VASE R3 and bagged another 25 before suffering a leg fracture. He left for Frome at the end of 2011/12.
21-12-96 BIDEFORD 1, MANGOTSFIELD UNITED 1 SCREWFIX LGE FIELD REVIEW - 9
26-12-96 BRISTOL MANOR FARM v MANGOTSFIELD UNITED Match postponed

THE 1996-1997 SEASON OVERALL

This was the season that it was all meant to happen, but it never quite did. The previous campaign,
1995-1996, put us on the map, thanks to manager TERRY ROWLES & some astute signings. We
reached the FA Vase Semi-Finals, only to lose 2-1 to Clitheroe over 2 legs & we finished 3rd in the
Great Mills League behind the Big Two of Taunton Town & Tiverton Town. Backed by another large
playing budget, Tel again assembled a strong-looking squad in 1996-97, but a challenge for the GML
title never materialized, as the Big Two disappeared over the horizon long before Christmas. There
was to be no real Vase run either & although we finished 3rd in•the•GML•again,•our•“big•money”•days
were soon to be over. We•did•win•the•GFA•Trophy•though,•so•the•season•wasn’t•a•complete failure!

THE GAMES IN QUESTION

December 1996 proved to be a quiet month with only 4 games scheduled & one of them, the Boxing
Day trip to BRISTOL MANOR FARM fell victim to the poor weather over that Christmas period.
The month began, however, with a tricky looking trip to WOTTON ROVERS in the GFA Trophy.
Wotton were 2 levels below us at the time in the Glos County League & their programme on the
day suggested•that•we’d•never•played•them•before,•or•if•we•had,•it•hadn’t•been•in•the•previous•25•years!

For the record, our line-up at Wotton was: IAN JONES, WAYNE MORRIS, STUART MINALL, JEREMY
CHRISTOPHER, DEAN RADFORD, GREG TAYLOR, PAUL CICHY, NICK FROST, CARL SAUNDERS,
ANDY PERRETT & SIMON WINSTONE. Sub who played: MATT RAWLINS.

We were hot favourites•to•win•at•Wotton,•but•it•wasn’t•an•easy•win•&•their•sloping•pitch•favoured•them
more than it did us. ANDY PERRETT put us ahead on 14 minutes, but an equaliser right on half time
from Chris Skuse was a timely goal to cause us anxiety. However, sub MATT RAWLINS puts us ahead
on the hour & an own goal 12 minutes from time gave the score-line a better look to it.

The Wotton programme was a good effort & I did like this part of the editorial: “Last• week,• they
(MUFC) enjoyed a 2-0 win v Clyst Rovers in the Les Phillips Cup with goals from Gary Hewlett &
Andy•Perrett,•and•what’s•more,•scientists•have•discovered•a•frozen•lake•on•the•moon•this•week•at•the
bottom of an 8-mile•deep•crater!” Hhmm,•what•did•he•mean,•“What’s more”??It sounded as if there
was meant to be some sort of link between MUFC & the moon!

One week later, we edged home 2-1 in the FA Vase v CHIPPENHAM TOWN, whose side included

ex-Mangos in Robbie Lardner, Paul Rose, Barry Flippance & John Freegard. We were expected to beat
the struggling Bluebirds fairly comfortably, but it was never like that at all. It took us until the 63rd minute

to forge ahead through ANDY PERRETT, but the lead lasted just 2 minutes before Nathan Sheridan

fired home the equaliser. The game was heading for a replay, but thankfully, ex-Bristol

Rovers striker CARL SAUNDERS scored our winner from close range with just 2 minutes to go. Once

again, as was often the norm in the mid-90s, the gate of just 160 was very disappointing, but then again,

the lure of Christmas shopping may have had something to do with it.

Final action of the month, then, proved to be a 1-1 draw at BIDEFORD, just 4 days before Christmas,
with STUART MINALL getting our goal. Meanwhile,•there’ll•be•more•from•“TWTMTW”•again•soon.

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DAVE’S•DIARY - 1 DIVISION ONE SOUTH & WEST
Up to and including Friday 20th Sept 2013
GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYONE & WELCOME TO THE GLASS CONSULT ANTS UK STADIUM for
today’s•Calor•League•clash against our old friends from SWINDON SUPERMARINE. Thank you for Pos Team P W D L F A Pts GD Results
your attendance today & for buying this programme. Well, last Saturday’s dramatic 2-1 FA Cup win 1 Swindon Supermarine
at Winchester has given us an away trip to Eastleigh in the 2nd Qualifying Round next Saturday & 2 Paulton Rovers 8 6 1 1 21 12 19 9 x
the•Club•is•buzzing•with•excitement•of•course,•because•that’s•what•the•FA•Cup•does•for•you!• Right 3 Merthyr Town
now, though, we face Swindon Super in a tough league fixture. They•are•one•of•the•division’s•better 4 North Leigh 7 5 1 1 27 13 16 14 x
sides these days, so it promises to be a great game this afternoon & a good test for us. Please give 5 Bridgwater Town
Our Boyz all•your•support•&•let’s•see•if•we•can pick up 3 vital points – COME ON THE FIELD!! 6 Cirencester Town 7 5 1 1 18 9 16 9 x 0-3
7 Stratford Town
NOW• IT’S• NO• SECRET• THAT• OUR• FIRST 3 HOME GATES THIS SEASON have been very 8 Thatcham Town 7 5 0 2 21 6 15 15 x
disappointing – 118 v GUILDFORD on the opening day & then 138 v CLEVEDON & 142 v BITTON. 9 Tiverton Town 6 4 2 0 15 5 14 10 x
OK, you could say that many folk are•on•holiday•in•August•&•that’s•always•true, that’s•never•going•to 10 Cinderford Town
change. Looking back, we had no idea at all what sort of numbers Guildford would bring for starters, 11 Wimborne Town 6 4 0 2 12 11 12 1 x 1-2
being a new club to this league & although they did talk on their forum that they might bring a fair 12 Godalming Town
few “Down•West”, that never happened & in the end, they only brought a handful of fans with them. 13 Shortwood United 8 3 2 3 15 17 11 -2 x
14 Yate Town
THE CLEVEDON GATE WAS EVEN MORE DISAPPOINTING, & yes, I appreciate that it was a warm 15 Taunton Town 7 3 2 2 10 12 11 -2 x
August Bank Holiday Monday (for once!) & people do other things on such a day. Clevedon didn’t•bring 16 Bishops Cleeve
that many with them at all & the first I (for one) heard out of any of them was when they actually 17 Fleet Town 6 3 1 2 12 11 10 1 x
scored mid-way through the 2nd half, and even then, they were all sat in the Ralph Miller 18 MANGOTSFIELD UTD
Stand!• Gone• are• the• days• when• they’d•bring• a• drum• or• two•& had a• fair• sprinkling• of• fans• who’d 19 Didcot Town 6 2 3 1 12 7 9 5 x
stand behind the goal. Not these days, though & the Seasiders have struggled with gates these past 20 Evesham United
few years just like many other clubs have, including MUFC. Poor home gates tend to suggest poor 21 Guildford City 8 2 3 3 12 9 9 3 x
away support as well. The recession continues to bite & we fans all become more selective on how 22 Clevedon Town
to part with our cash on a Saturday afternoon or for a midweek evening game. 7 3 0 4 8 18 9 -10 x

THE BITTON GATE WAS PROBABLY THE MOST DISAPPOINTING ONE OF THE LOT, given the 7 2 2 3 15 13 8 2 x
proximity of the 2 clubs, plus the fact that it was an FA Cup tie as well which added a bit of spice to the
occasion. I know that a number of our fans do watch Bitton at home when our First XI are away, but 7 2 2 3 13 15 8 -2 x
maybe a game of that stature (in terms of local bragging rights) was perhaps just too early in the season.
I seem to recall a few seasons ago, we were away to Yate Town in our first away game of the season (in 7 1 4 2 12 12 7 0 x
mid-August) and the gate was well down on that occasion than it would have been had we played them
at Christmas and Easter, as we usually do. That was bad planning on the part of the fixture-planners & 6 2 0 4 12 15 6 -3 x
luckily, the matter was rectified the following season.
8 1 3 4 7 17 6 -10 x 1-1
BUT THEN AGAIN, LOOK AT THIS SEASON. We are at home to the Bluebells on Saturday 7
December (so, a pre-Christmas Saturday, which is not ideal) and then we travel to Lodge Road on 5 1 2 2 8 10 5 -2 x x x
Saturday• 5• April• next• year,• which• is• not• too• bad,• being• a• Saturday,• but• it’s• not• the• Easter• weekend
either,•as•that’s•another•2•weeks•later. Ultimately, both gates v Yate this season may turn out to be 7 1 2 4 8 14 5 -6 x
less than expected – unless both sides are doing well, of course!
6 1 2 3 10 17 5 -7 x
MIND YOU, IT’S BEEN JUST THE SAME IN THE CONFERENCE AS WELL
, on a greater scale 7 11 1 5 10 26 4 -16 5-3 x

perhaps, but maybe I should say the Skrill Premier to give it its latest title. It took me ages to get 7 0 2 5 4 13 2 -9 1-1 x
used•to•“Blue•Square•Premier”•&•now•they’ve•changed•it•again,•but•it’s•still•“The•Conference”•to•most
of•us,•I’d•say!• Anyway,•take•LUTON•TOWN•as•an•example. They are the best supported side in the FIELD REVIEW - 14
Conference & home gates are usually 6,000+, with at least 600 Hatters fans regularly travelling on their
away trips (and they took over 800 to Kidderminster), which is phenomenal at their level, but away
support figures from visiting teams to Kenilworth Road can vary greatly.

IN AUGUST , SALISBURY CITY TOOK JUST 92 FANS to Kenilworth Road, while 4 days later,
Macclesfield Town arrived with just 80 supporters. Fans•will•pick•&•choose,•won’t•they?• Mind•you,
there was no such problem when Cambridge United visited Luton on August Bank Holiday Monday
– they took an amazing 963 fans & boosted the gate to 7,500! Well, it is a fairly local derby after
all, but•that’s•clearly•a•one-off for Luton. When they are at home to the likes of Forest Green Rovers,
Alfreton Town or Hyde, then the away terraces at Luton could be fairly empty indeed! (Continued)

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WHERE•THEY•PLAY………….2013/14 DAVE’S•DIARY - 2

The Calor League - Division One South & West

BISHOPS CLEEVE Grd Kayte Lane, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Glos GL52 3PD THE RECENT 2-1 DEFEAT AWAY TO CIRENCESTER TOWN proved to be a very disappointing
TA6 4TZ one in the end, even though we had chances up at the Corinium Stadium to have got something
Tel. 01242-676166 Col. Green shirts / Black / Black GL14 2QH from the game. It’s•just•one•of•those•grounds•that•we•rarely•seem to pick anything up at in recent
GL7 1HS years! Nevertheless, the game saw the debut of new central defender MATT SYSUM who has arrived
BRIDGWATER TOWN Grd Fairfax Park, College Way, Bath Road, Bridgwater. BS21 6TG at MUFC from Evesham United. We also captured the signing of former player LUKE BALLINGER
OX11 7GA last week from Frome Town & he debuted in the dramatic FA Cup win at Winchester. It’s•good•to•see
Tel. 01278-446899 Col. Red & White Stripes / Black/ Red WR112LZ LUKE• back• at•the• Club• &•it’s• good• to• see• MATT•also, so WELCOME TO COSSHAM STREET,
GU51 5FA MATT AND LUKE!
CINDERFORD TOWN Grd Causeway Ground, Edge Hills Rd, Hilldene, Cinderford GU7 3JE
GU1 1UP
Tel. 07896-887162 Col. White shirts / Black/ Black CF47 8RF
OX29 6SL
CIRENCESTER TOWN Grd The Corinium Stdm, Kingshill Lane, Cirencester, Glos BS39 7RF THE RECENT FRIENDLY MATCH AGAINST A BRISTOL ROVERS XI proved to be a very useful
GL6 0SJ exercise for Our Boyz. I think most players would probably say that they would rather play than train
Tel. 01285-654543 Col. Red & Black / Black / Red CV37 7BZ in midweek, and so a test against professional players is always a useful exercise. It also gave us
SN3 4BZ a chance to get the Cirencester defeat out of our system, so it was a timely exercise for us, as well
CLEVEDON TOWN Grd The Hand Stadium, Davis Lane, Clevedon, North Som. TA1 2HG as for Rovers boss John Ward, who was going to use the game to give some of his walking wounded
RG19 4PA a run-out. We lost 3-1•in•the•end,•but•gave•a•good•account•of•ourselves•&•I’m•sure•those•who•attended
Tel. 01275-871600 Col. Burgundy & Blue stripes / Burgundy / Burgundy EX16 6SG saw a far more entertaining match than what we all saw on TV from Ukraine the night before! So
BH21 4EL well done to all those who came & saw the Gas at The Glass!
DIDCOT TOWN Grd Loop Meadow Stadium, Bowmont Water, Didcot, Oxon BS37 7LE

Tel.01235-813138 Col. Red & White / White / Red & White

EVESHAM UNITED Grd Jubilee Stadium, Cheltenham Road, Evesham, Worcs

Tel.01386-442303 Col. Red & White stripes / White / Red TALKING OF ATTENDANCES, AS I DID EARLIER, did you notice the gate for the Bitton v Henbury
GFA Trophy match on the same night as the Ukraine game? 18 – yes, just eighteen, unless it really
FLEET TOWN Grd Calthorpe Park, Crookham Road, Fleet, Hampshire is a typing error on the Tools tation League website, though I doubt it somehow. There were other
Toolsta tion League matches that night, but their gates were what I would call normal – between 60
Tel. 01252-623804 Col. All Blue & 100. Perhaps County Cup fixtures are still considered low key by many people which is hard to
disagree with, but like I have said in this column before, if you can get past the first couple of rounds,
GODALMING TOWN Grd Wey Court, Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey then you may as well try & win whichever trophy it is. Better•it’s•in•your•cabinet•than•someone•else’s!

Tel. 01483-417520 Col. Yellow / Green / Yellow

GUILDFORD CITY Grd The Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford, Surrey

Tel. 01483-443322 Col. Red & White stripes / Black / Black SPEAKING OF THE TOOLSTATION LEAGUE, you may or may not have noticed that one of our
former managers, DARREN PERRIN, is now back in a hot seat again – the one at Melksham Town,
MERTHYR TOWN Grd Penydarren Park, Park Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil to be precise, a club he played for back in the early 90s & who he also managed in 1996-97 when
he guided the Wiltshire side to promotion. Darren managed MUFC for less than a season around
Tel. 07980-363675 Col. White & Black / Black / Black 2006- 07 during one of our Southern League Premier Division seasons & more•recently,•he’d•been•with
Frome•Town,•so•it’s•good•to•see•him•back•in•the•groove•again &•let’s•wish•him•all•the best as he
NORTH LEIGH Grd Eynsham Park, Woodstock Rd, North Leigh, Witney. attempts to get Melksham up the league table following a poor start to the season.

Tel. 07583-399577 Col. Yellow/Black/Yellow

PAULTON ROVERS Grd Athletic Grnd, Winterfield Road, Paulton, Nr. Bristol

Tel. 01761-412907 Col. All Maroon MEANWHILE, COMING UP IN THE NEXT WEEK here at the Glass Consultants UK Stadium, aka
Cossham Street, our old adversaries TAUNTON TOWN arrive here on Tuesday (24th) at 7.45pm.
SHORTWOOD UNITED Grd. Meadowbank, Shortwood, Nailsworth, Stroud That’s•going•to•be•another•hard•game,•like•today – and•if•that’s•not•enough,•the•FA•Cup•draw•wasn’t
particularly kind to us in giving us EASTLEIGH away next Saturday. It’s•another•trip•to•Hampshire•&
Tel.01453-833936 Col. Red & White stripes / Black / Black they’re• the• current• Conference• South• leaders• as• well,• so• it• is• perhaps• the• hardest• draw• we• could
have had. Still, that makes us the under-dogs, we have nothing to lose & you never know, on the
STRATFORD TOWN Grd DCS Stdm, Knights Lane,Tiddington, Stratford-u-Avon day, they might just under-estimate us. Remember Newport 3, MUFC 6 in 2003. Rule out nothing!

Tel.01789-269336 Col. All Blue

SWINDON SUPERM'E Grd Webbs Wood Stdm, Supermarine Road, South Marston

Tel.01793-828778 Col. All Blue SEASON 2013-14 HOME ATTENDANCES STATISTICS (up to & including v Bitton 31-8-13)

TAUNTON TOWN Grd Wordsworth Drive, Taunton, Somerset,

Tel. 01823-254909 Col. Claret shirts / Sky Blue / Sky Blue TOTAL HOME CALOR LEAGUE ATTENDANCES (2 GAMES) = 256

Average Home Calor League Attendance = 128

THATCHAM TOWN Grd Waterside Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berks TOTAL HOME FA CUP ATTENDANCE (1 GAME) = 142

Tel. 01635-862016 Col. Blue & White stripes/Blue/Blue Average Home FA Cup Atendance = 142

TIVERTON TOWN Grd Ladysmead, Bolham Road, Tiverton, Devon TOTAL HOME ATTENDANCES (ALL COMPETITIONS) = 398

Average Home Attendance (All competitions) = 132

Tel. 01884-252397 Col. Black & Gold stripes / Black / Black ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

WIMBORNE TOWN Grd The Cuthbury, Cowgrove Road, Wimborne, Dorset THE OFFICIAL MANGOTSFIELD UNITED WEBSITE! Yes, if you have access to the Internet, why

Tel. 01202-884821 Col. Black & White Stripes /Black /Black not log on to one of the BEST websites in the entire Southern League? Courtesy of DANNY WEST, you

can find the website on www.mufc-online.co.uk so check it out every day for all the latest news on your

YATE TOWN Grd Lodge Road, Yate, Nr. Bristol, South Gloucestershire favourite club! (And many of us do!) DAVE SMALE

Tel. 01454-228103 Col. White/ Navy/ White FIELD REVIEW -11