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1 Aylesbury United vs Thame United 3pm, Monday 27 August 2018 The Meadow, Chesham Evo-Stik League South Division One Central

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3 ood afternoon and G welcome to this Bank Holiday Monday match against our neighbours Thame United. It has been a mixed start to the season for the Ducks, with a strong performance in the opening fixture against Kempston Rovers, but then suffering a defeat against a strong Didcot Town side in midweek, where two late goals for the home side overshadowed what was an improved second-half performance. Thame will undoubtedly be after a degree of revenge for the heavy 7-2 loss the Ducks dished out at the end of last season. But this game promises to be tougher for United, with today s opponents having comfortably won Welcome Harry Jones takes on Kempston Rovers their league opener away against Sutton Coldfield Town 4-1. The Red Kites then followed that up with a narrow 3-2 victory over North Leigh last Tuesday evening. Their team certainly isn t short of goals, so the Ducks defence is sure to be tested this afternoon. Let s hope Ben s team can display up the resilience and quality on display in the previous game here at The Meadow, and deliver another victory this afternoon. No matter the outcome of today s match, we wish the players, officials and supporters of Thame an enjoyable afternoon and safe journey home. Up the Ducks! Aylesbury United FC flic.kr/aylesburyunited Chairman Graham Read Vice chairman Ken Turnbull General secretary Steve Baker Directors James Byrne, Brian Metcalfe, Ian Pluck, Alan Sherwell, Warren Sheward Fixture secretary Ian Pluck Welfare officer James Byrne Safety officer Warren Sheward Ladies team chairman Andy Foster 21st Century Ducks chairman Zana Saunders Matchday hospitality Muriel Turnbull First team kit Ron Schmidt Photographer Mike Snell Programme editor Paul Snell Company no aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk 3

4 About Aylesbury United Aylesbury United was founded in 1897 when three local sides, Night School FC, The Printing Works and Aylesbury Town, decided to merge. The club, nicknamed the Ducks, has experienced some incredible highs over its 112- year history but are now without a home ground to call their own. United played in local leagues before joining the Spartan League in 1908 where it remained until the Second World War. Fame and the FA Cup Aylesbury turned semi-professional in 1976 and joined the Southern League, kicking off the club s most successful period. In 1983 the club appointed Trevor Gould as manager, and a year later a local lad called Cliff Hercules made his debut, hanging up his boots some 20-years later smashing club records with 669 appearances and 301 goals. Promotion to the Southern Premier was 4 aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk achieved and the Ducks moved to their new Buckingham Road stadium. Gould s talented squad secured the Southern League Championship in and were promoted to the Vauxhall Conference. That year the Ducks became the only ever non-league side to take on the full England team, as more than 6,000 packed into Buckingham Road. Between 1985 and 1992, Aylesbury boasted the best FA Cup record of any side outside the Football League, reaching at least the first round proper every season. And in the club became famous for the Duck Walk celebration as Aylesbury reached the third round, losing to Premier League Queen s Park Rangers at Loftus Road. Ups and downs In the Ducks were pipped to the Isthmian League title by Sutton United and the following season were fighting for survival on and off the pitch. Despite defeating Football League side Reading in the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup, for the second time in four seasons, the club was relegated to Division One for the first time in their history. But nothing was to match the low point of summer Former chairman Bill Carroll cut ties with the club he had been involved with since 1997 having failed to convert the Buckingham Road playing surface to a third generation artificial surface. Local businessman Graham Read took over the club, but Aylesbury was left homeless after its lease expired. Since then the Ducks have been forced to play their home matches out of Aylesbury while the committee work hard to keep the club alive. The campaign to Bring the Ducks Home generated plenty of publicity, but sadly nothing concrete in terms of a new home for the club. In the interim, the teams plays home matches at neighbour Chesham United.

5 The Ducks Jack Hopwood Goalkeeper Archie Davis Goalkeeper Jack Wood Defender Sonny French Sponsor: Ian Pluck Jake Bewley Defender Chris Crook Defender Max Hercules Ollie Hogg Sponsor: KAS Paper Systems Callum Mapley Defender Sponsor: Erika Robinson Harry Jones Sponsor: Ollie Gurney Sponsor: Joan Metcalfe Sponsor: Hercules Sports Sponsor: The Harveys Sponsor: Ian & Tony Lowe Ollie Jones Jamie Keen Kerran Lataille Matt Peake-Pijnen Sponsor: Ron Syratt Jeanmal Prosper Sponsor: Alan Sherwell Ben Seaton Ollie Stanbridge Greg Williams Aaron Berry Forward Sean Coles Forward Maciej Tajs Forward Ben Williams Manager Michael Hogg Assistant manager Paul Batchelor Coach Sponsor: David Horne Sponsor: Greg Smith Sponsor: Jim Rayner Sponsor: G Williams Builders Sponsor: Peter O Callaghan Sponsor: Graham Durban Sponsor: Warren Sheward Sponsor: Steve Baker Luke Robertson Physio Sponsor: Peter Turnbull 5

6 Thame United were formed in The early years were spent in various Oxfordshire Leagues and Thame won the Oxfordshire Senior Cup in 1906, 1909 and 1910, and the Senior League in 1907,1908, 1910, 1930 and A switch to the Hellenic League brought further success culminating in the Hellenic League title in and The Oxfordshire Senior Cup was won in both 1976 and 1981 but a poor spell in the mid eighties preceded a crossing of the pyramid in to join the South Midlands League. The club finished runners up for two years before winning the title in Thame joined the Diadora League in saw the club win the Division 2 Championship with 93 points an 11 point margin. The team lead the way for most of the season, putting together a club record of 12 consecutive league wins but a slump in form 6 aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk Today s visitors resulted in fifth place finish. The Oxfordshire Senior Cup was retained in By July 2005 the club was in financial trouble and following a visit from bailiffs the landlord evicted the club from Windmill Road. Shortly after Thame reached a formal agreement with the new owners of Windmill Road that secured 1.7 million to enable a new facility to be constructed in the town. While the club progressed procurement of the new site, a ground share agreement was reached with neighbours Aylesbury United. Current manager Mark West returned mid-way through the season but could not save the club from relegation to the Hellenic League Division 1 East. The season provided greater stability for the team. A mid-table finish resulted, which was followed by a ninth placed finish in saw the club win the Division 1 East title by six points and reclaim their place in the Premier Division. The season was the most significant in the club s recent history. With work on a new 3.1m ground at Meadow View Park commencing in March 2010, United returned to Thame at the ASM Stadium in December 2010, just over five years after their eviction. Boasting eight pitches, a floodlit 3G training pitch and 8000 sqft clubhouse, United now have one of the best sporting facilities in the county. The official opening against Oxford United on 18 January 2011 set a record crowd of 1,382. The season was one of the most successful in recent history. Going the whole league season without losing at home, United were crowned Hellenic League Premier Division Champions on the final day of the season, defeating Henley Town 9-0 to over-turn a seven goal deficit. United were duly promoted to the Evo-Stik Southern Football League.

7 Player profiles Craig Hill Goalkeeper in his second season having joined from Oxford City. David Lynn Solid and assured left back in his fourth season. Harry Mepham Defender joined at the start of last season from Beaconsfield Town. James Essex Defender joined in December 2017 from Flackwell Heath. Aaron Jewell Defender joined at the start of this season. Daniel James Defender made the switch from North Leigh at the start of this season. Calvin Evans Long serving defender made the transition to defence four seasons ago. Finlay Murray Defender joined the Club in the latter half of the season. Charlie Elliott Defender who came through the youth system Chris Baxter Defender joined from Henley Town. Thomas Ashworth was everpresent for the past two seasons. Ben Sturgess Club captain arrived at the start of last season from Flackwell Heath. Duran Martin joined in the close season from Kidlington. Liam Tack Joined in January 2018 from Egham Town. Aston Goss arrived from Aylesbury FC in January. Ben Connelly Longest serving player, having made his debut in the season. Riccardo Andrady joined in the close season, previously at Winchester City. Daniel West Striker joined six years ago from Oxford United, claimed the golden boot last season in the East Division. Marcus Mealing Striker in his second spell having re-joined in the close season from Marlow. Andy Gledhill Striker joined five years ago from Launton Sports Dan Collins The striker is another product of the youth set-up. Mark West, manager Former player who rejoined the club for his second stint as manager in January Stuart Blaik, assistant manager FA Level 3 coach now in his fourth season with the club. Previously with Aylesbury United. Ben Johnson, coach Former player who has since gone on to manage the development side and reserve team. aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk 7

8 Show your true colours for your Hospice! Sunday 7th October At Green Park, Aston Clinton HP22 5NE 5k run or walk Find out more at fnhospice.org.uk/colour-rush run or walk + Mini-Rush for little ones. COLOUR RUSH Charity No

Charity partnership The Ducks pose with Florrie Bear, Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity s mascot F lorence Nightingale Hospice Charity has been selected as the club s charity partner for the

9 Charity partnership The Ducks pose with Florrie Bear, Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity s mascot F lorence Nightingale Hospice Charity has been selected as the club s charity partner for the season. The local charity, which provides palliative and end-of-life care to those with life-limiting illnesses across Aylebury Vale and beyond, was chosen in a vote by supporters last season. The Hospice needs to raise around 750,000 each year to ensure the funding of its services. Emma Carroll, community fundraising manager, said: We are delighted to be working with everyone at Aylesbury United, and we are looking forward to a successful football season. You will see our charity banner up at the Chesham ground all season to proudly tell everyone about the partnership. The team s warm up shirts will also feature the charity s logo, and you will also see our volunteers carrying out bucket collections at certain games through the season, ably assisted on occasion by our mascot Florrie Bear. We will also let you know about our fundraising events that we think may interest you. Events coming up include the Colour Rush run (or walk)at Green Park in Aston Clinton on 7 October, and the 25th annual Aylesbury Beer and Sausage Festival which takes place on 2728 October at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School. Less visible but just as important is the fact that the club s directors have pledged 1 each to the charity for every goal scored by the team, Emma added. All the more reason for us to hope for a bumper season full of goals for the Ducks! For more information about Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity and its work, please visit aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk 9

10 DATE TIME VERSUS COMP RES ATT Aug 18 15:00 H Kempston Rovers EVO Hopwood Stanbridge Bewley Prosper Crook Hogg 21 Aug 18 19:45 A Didcot Town EVO Hopwood Stanbridge Bewley Prosper Crook Hogg 25 Aug 18 15:00 A Crawley Green FA CUP Davis Prosper Bewley Wood Mapley Hogg 27 Aug 18 15:00 H Thame United EVO 1 Sep 18 15:00 A Bromsgrove Sporting EVO TBC TBC TBC FA CUP 15 Sep 18 15:00 H AFC Dunstable EVO 22 Sep 18 15:00 A Bedford Town EVO 29 Sep 18 15:00 A Yaxley EVO 6 Oct 18 15:00 H Welwyn Garden City EVO 13 Oct 18 15:00 H Mildenhall Town FA TRO 20 Oct 18 15:00 A Coleshill Town EVO 3 Nov 18 15:00 H Sutton Coldfield Town EVO 10 Nov 18 15:00 A Dunstable Town EVO 17 Nov 18 15:00 H North Leigh EVO 24 Nov 18 15:00 A Corby Town EVO 1 Dec 18 15:00 H Kidlington EVO 8 Dec 18 15:00 A Cambridge City EVO 15 Dec 18 15:00 H Berkhamsted EVO 22 Dec 18 15:00 H Peterborough Sports EVO 26 Dec 18 15:00 A Thame United EVO 19 Dec 18 15:00 A Kempston Rovers EVO 1 Jan 19 15:00 H Aylesbury FC EVO 5 Jan 19 15:00 A Barton Rovers EVO 12 Jan 19 15:00 H Didcot Town EVO 19 Jan 19 15:00 A Welwyn Garden City EVO 26 Jan 19 15:00 H Yaxley EVO 2 Feb 19 15:00 A Sutton Coldfield Town EVO 9 Feb 19 15:00 H Coleshill Town EVO 16 Feb 19 15:00 A Berkhamsted EVO 23 Feb 19 15:00 H Cambridge City EVO 2 Mar 19 15:00 H Dunstable Town EVO 9 Mar 19 15:00 A North Leigh EVO 16 Mar 19 15:00 A AFC Dunstable EVO 23 Mar 19 15:00 H Bedford Town EVO 30 Mar 19 15:00 A Kidlington EVO 6 Apr 19 15:00 H Corby Town EVO 13 Apr 19 15:00 A Peterborough Sports EVO 20 Apr 19 15:00 H Bromsgrove Sporting EVO 22 Apr 19 15:00 A Aylesbury FC EVO 27 Apr 19 15:00 H Barton Rovers EVO TBC TBC H Newport Pagnell Town B&BSC Season aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk

11 Coles Williams Jones French Peake-Pijnen Seaton Lataille Berry Tajs Davis Coles Williams Jones French Peake-Pijnen Seaton Lataille Berry Hercules Davis Hercules Williams Berry French Seaton Crook Lataille Coles Peake-Pijnen Jones aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk 11

Club honours League honours Southern League Champions 1987-88 Southern League Midlands Division Runner up 1984-85 Southern League Division One South Runner up 1979-80 Isthmian League Runner up

12 Club honours League honours Southern League Champions Southern League Midlands Division Runner up Southern League Division One South Runner up Isthmian League Runner up Delphian League Champions Spartan League Champions Runner up , Spartan League Division One Champions Runner up Spartan League Western Section Champions Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division Runner up Athenian League Division Two Champions Cup honours Isthmian League Cup Winner Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division Cup Berks & Bucks Senior Cup , , , Berks & Bucks Benevolent Cup , , , FA Cup First round , , , , , , Second round , , Third round FA Trophy Quarter finals Semi-finals Club records Most appearances Cliff Hercules ( ) 669 Most goals Cliff Hercules ( ) 301

13 League table Evo-Stik League South Division One Central Last updated: 26 August 2018 TEAM PL W D L F A GD PTS 1 Bromsgrove Sporting Bedford Town Coleshill Town Thame United Peterborough Sports Corby Town Didcot Town North Leigh Berkhamsted Yaxley Barton Rovers AFC Dunstable Welwyn Garden City Aylesbury United Cambridge City Dunstable Town Sutton Coldfield Town Aylesbury FC Kempston Rovers Kidlington Recent results Evo-Stick League South Divison One Central Saturday 18 August 2018 AFC Dunstable 1-4 Bromsgrove Sporting Aylesbury United 3-1 Kempston Rovers Berkhamsted 0-1 Peterborough Sports Cambridge City 1-1 Corby Town Coleshill Town 2-0 Aylesbury FC Kidlington 0-5 Bedford Town North Leigh 3-1 Dunstable Town Sutton Coldfield Town 1-4 Thame United Welwyn Garden City 2-1 Didcot Town Yaxley 4-1 Barton Rovers Tuesday 21 August 2018 Aylesbury FC 0-2 AFC Dunstable Bedford Town 3-0 Yaxley Bromsgrove Sporting 11-0 Kidlington Didcot Town 4-0 Aylesbury United Dunstable Town 2-4 Berkhamsted Kempston Rovers 2-5 Coleshill Town Peterborough Sports 2-0 Welwyn Garden City Thame United 3-2 North Leigh Wednesday 22 August 2018 Barton Rovers 3-1 Cambridge City Corby Town 1-0 Sutton Coldfield Town aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk 13

14 Upcoming fixtures Evo-Stick League South Divison One Central Monday 27 August 2018 AFC Dunstable v Dunstable Town Aylesbury United v Thame United Berkhamsted v Aylesbury FC Cambridge City v Bedford Town Coleshill Town v Corby Town Kidlington v Kempston Rovers North Leigh v Didcot Town Sutton Coldfield Town v Bromsgrove Sporting Welwyn Garden City v Barton Rovers Yaxley v Peterborough Sports Saturday 1 September 2018 Aylesbury FC v Sutton Coldfield Town Barton Rovers v North Leigh Bedford Town v Welwyn Garden City Bromsgrove Sporting v Aylesbury United Corby Town v AFC Dunstable Didcot Town v Cambridge City Dunstable Town v Coleshill Town Kempston Rovers v Berkhamsted Peterborough Sports v Kidlington Thame United v Yaxley Next for the Ducks Evo-Stik League South Division One Central Saturday 1 September 2018, 3pm Victoria Ground, Bromsgrove Bromsgrove Sporting v Aylesbury United Emirates FA Cup TBC w/c 8 September 2018 Evo-Stik League South Division One Central Saturday 15 September 2018, 3pm The Meadow, Chesham Aylesbury United v AFC Dunstable Saturday 22 September 2018, 3pm The Eyrie, Cardington Bedford Town v Aylesbury United Saturday 29 September 2018, 3pm Leading Drove, Yaxley Yaxley v Aylesbury United Saturday 6 October 2018, 3pm The Meadow, Chesham Aylesbury United v Welwyn Garden City Buildbase FA Trophy Sunday 14 October 2018 The Meadow, Chesham Aylesbury United v Mildenhall Town 14 aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk

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15 Stadium safety To ensure the safety of everybody, please observe the following: DO NOT use foul or abusive language, or obscene gestures. Any form of racial abuse, or language used to incite or provoke others is a criminal offence under the Football Offences Act NO glasses or bottles are permitted outside the clubhouse. DO NOT throw any items onto the pitch. DO NOT run onto the pitch or encroach on the playing area. Aylesbury United reserves the right to remove or refuse entry to the ground. aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk 15

Today s teams Monday 27 August 2018, 3pm Evo-Stick League South Division One Central Aylesbury United Thame United Archie DAVIS Jeanmal PROSPER Jake BEWLEY Jack WOOD Callum MAPLEY Ollie HOGG Max

8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Craig HILL Charlie ELLIOTT Dan JAMES David LYNN Jamie ESSEX Aaron JEWELL Tom ASHWORTH Aston GOSS Harry SCOTT Ben STURGESS Duran MARTIN Liam TACK Marcus MEALING

16 Today s teams Monday 27 August 2018, 3pm Evo-Stick League South Division One Central Aylesbury United Thame United Archie DAVIS Jeanmal PROSPER Jake BEWLEY Jack WOOD Callum MAPLEY Ollie HOGG Max HERCULES Greg WILLIAMS Aaron BERRY Sonny FRENCH Ben SEATON Jack HOPWOOD Chris CROOK Harry JONES Matt PEAKE-PIJNEN Ollie JONES Ollie STANBRIDGE Sean COLES Maciej TAJS Kerran LATAILLE Craig HILL Charlie ELLIOTT Dan JAMES David LYNN Jamie ESSEX Aaron JEWELL Tom ASHWORTH Aston GOSS Harry SCOTT Ben STURGESS Duran MARTIN Liam TACK Marcus MEALING Andy GLEDHILL Calvin EVANS Chris BAXTER Manager: Ben WILLIAMS Manager: Mark WEST Match officials Referee: Mr Rob EVANS Assistant: Mr Corey SNUGGS Assistant: Mr Cameron SMITH 16 aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk

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THAME UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

Official Programme THAME UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB Evo-Stik League South Division One Central Tuesday 21 August 2018 Thame United V North Leigh THAME UNITED NORTH LEIGH Craig Hill 1 Luke Saunders Harry Mepham