CHARITY MATCH TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDLINE This Saturday will see Bradley Stoke Town FC host a charity match at their Jubilee Centre ground, facing a host of ex Rovers, City and Yeovil Town players with all donations and funds benefiting Childline. Bradley Stoke Town FC will field players from all its four adult teams. On behalf of Bradley Stoke Town FC and inspiration behind this event, Rich Sears said, "We would dearly love as many people as possible to come to the event from the Bristol area to not only see stars from the past, but to also cheer on this charity match and dig deep into their pockets for this great cause. It will be a great afternoon out for football for all age groups and we hope to raise a lot of money". "The Heart Angels will also be there to do face painting for the kids and we have refreshments available including a BBQ".
Follow THE HORNETS BRADLEY STOKE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB V MAYORS XI Saturday 26 th May 2012-05-25 Kick off 2:00 p.m. at The Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke
Bradley Stoke Town Football Club Overview. Founded in 2005, Bradley Stoke Town Football Club has become an integral part of the town, playing their home games on Saturday's at the Jubilee Centre. Success has been plentiful so far, with the club achieving 6 promotions (2 as champions) and reaching 3 cup finals (winning 2 of them). They have forged ties with Bradley Stoke Youth football club to encourage its oldest members to join, but with 4 teams representing the club, they are always on the look out for new players to help improve the quality of the squad. The Club's ethos is to provide a friendly club for members to enjoy their football, to foster loyalty, encourage and reward effort and promote the Club, Town and local community of Bradley Stoke. Club history. Bradley Stoke Town FC was conceived when two local residents James Palmer and Nick Potter got together to start a club in the town in early 2005. Bradley Stoke had at the time a very healthy youth set up in the town but no where for these young men to step up to once they were too old to play youth football. Posters were put up around the town and in the local supermarket encouraging players to come along to training and try out with us. The very first training session was on a small area the size of a tennis court and when only 8 people turned up, we wondered whether this was going to be a good idea. Anyhow, as word got about, we managed to recruit enough players for the start of the season. Remarkably we won our very first game 7-1. We would eventually finish 8 th in Division 6 that season. The following season, 2006-07 we had sufficient numbers that we were able to raise a 2 nd team, the Reserves, we entered the Reserves into the Bristol and Avon League. At the end of the season, the 1 st Team won the Division 6 title which meant we got promoted to Division 5 and allowed us to promote the Reserve team to the Bristol & District league Division 6 for the following season. Since we had grown substantially in players, we were able to expand and start a 3 rd Team, who would replace the Reserves in the Bristol & Avon league. Another notable success that season included reaching the final of the GFA Minor Cup. We were beaten 2-1 by Brislington Cricketers, who were two leagues above us. We came close to equalising in the last minute hitting the post, which would have taken us into extra time. In 2007-08 the 1 st Team finished runners-up in Bristol & District league Division 5 and were subsequently promoted. Our Reserves finished 7 th in Division 6 and despite our lowly
finish in the Bristol Avon League that season, our A Team won the Jack Jenkins Memorial Trophy with a 1-0 win in the final against Lawrence Rovers, played at Yate Towns home pitch. The 1 st Team became Champions again on Division 4 in 2008-09 and the Reserves, who finished 6 th in Division 6 again promotion. In 2009-10 we secured 3 rd place finish in Division 3 was enough for the 1 st Team to be promoted for the 4 th time in as many seasons. The 1 st Team finished 4 th in Division 2, with the Reserves finishing mid-table in Division 5. The A Team finished in 11 th position of the Bristol and Avon League. We also introduced a Vets Team and played in the Gloucestershire Vets League South. The most notable success during the campaign was the 2-1 victory over Mendip United Reserves in the GFA Intermediate Cup. The club expanded again during the 2011-12 season, introducing a 4 th team to play on Saturday. There was a vacant slot in Division 6 of the Bristol & District League and even though the season had already started, BSTFC applied and entered this league. By the end of this season, the 1 st Team and the Reserves both secure promotion to Division 1 and Division 4 respectively. A very satisfactory conclusion to the season capped by today s fixture. Training. We train at Bradley Stoke Community School each Tuesday evening session during the playing season. We start summer training during June on grass before moving to Astroturf from September. Our coaches are Level 2 qualified. Socialising We have a great social set-up. We run a number of events through-out the season, which culminates in an end of season Presentation and Award ceremony, as well as an end of season tour. In previous years we ve toured places such as Newquay, Blackpool, Bournemouth and Dublin. This year the Team are off to Newcastle.
Sponsors who made today s event possible
Bradley Stoke Town FC The Squad Today s squad is made up from all BSTFC club players who played during the 2011-12 season and are chosen from across all four teams. The Managers of today s Team are Craig Tucker (Player / Manager of the A Team) and Mark Wilkes (Player / Manager of our B Team) Craig Tucker Co-Manager / Defender Aged 26 Craig was appointed Manager of the A Team at the beginning of the season. Tucks has played the majority of his 114 appearances for the club as a defender. Craig has scored 12 times for the club. Mark Wilkes Co-Manager / Defender Aged 33 Mark, along with co-manager Chris Laslett, took control of the B Team in the early part of this season. Mark joined the club at the beginning of 2010 season and has only appeared 19 times. Matt Burgess Captain / Midfielder Aged 25 Matt plays for the 1 st team and is regarded as the midfield dynamo. He has played 69 times for the club and scoring 7 times. Matt captains the team today; whilst he maybe small in stature he can out jump most. One of the most technically gifted players in the club James Potter Goalkeeper Aged 22 Has been a regular 1 st Team goalkeeper for the past 3 years, James has missed a number of games with a serious knee injury, now fully recovered. James, a product of the youth set up has appeared 120 times for the club. Dave Murphy Goalkeeper Aged 27 Dave is the B Team goalkeeper and has played 25 times for the club in the two years he s been with BSTFC. Other sporting prowess includes playing Cricket, American Football and is partial to watching WWF. Craig Potter Defender Aged 24 Craig is a strong central defender for the 1 st Team and another who has suffered with long term injury this season. Craig has played for BSTFC 128 times and has scored a creditable 32 times from his defenders position. Strong and determined in a challenge.
Matt Burch Midfielder Aged 28 Keen photographer has been ever present in the B Team during his 1 st season at the Club. Matt has notched up 19 appearances including a debut appearance in the A team this season. Yet to find the back of the net. David Duarte Midfielder Aged 22 A product of the Wolves academy, Dave has been prominent in the Reserves in his first season with the club. Dave broke into the 1 st team towards the latter part of the season and proved to be a versatile, playing in the defence as well. Dave has scored once in his 22 appearances this season. Nathan Corney Defender / Midfielder Aged 23 Squirt has been a regular in the 1 st team for the past 4 seasons. Has made 147 appearances and scored 29 times. Currently plays as a right-back, but the nippy youngster has played on the wing and upfront on occasions. Claim to fame includes the Oh Bradley Stoke anthem, which will be heard at some stage during today s proceedings. Matt Corney Midfielder Aged 26 Older brother to Nathan, Matt has suffered with injury since he joined BSTFC from Sea Mills. Matt is a regular 1 st teamer and has played 73 times and netted 8 times in the four seasons he s been with us. Matt Loves a challenge. Tim Blowers Midfielder Aged 26 This is Tim s second season with the club and has recorded 27 appearances but has yet to find the back of the net. Tim has been a regular, when injury free, for the A Team. Tim is solid in defence and imaginative going forward. Graeme Marshall Striker Aged 32 Played predominantly for the A team this season, playing upfront this season having been playing in midfield in previous seasons. Has made 72 appearances for the club and scored 12 times. Always seems to be in the right place. Adam Sykes Midfielder / Striker Aged 34 The pacey winger come striker has netted 55 times in his 108 appearances for the club. Syksey has played the majority of his football with the 1 st Team, although had a run out with the Reserves this season during his recovery from injury. Enjoys the limelight and appeared on TV as an extra in many productions including Casualty and Merlin.
Matt Hull Striker Aged 22 1 st Team leading goal scorer this season, which included a number of sensational strikes. Gifted left footer has scored 45 times in his 89 club appearances today. Claims to be up for a bagful this afternoon. Ben Osborne Defender Aged 25 School teacher Ben is one of the longest serving players with the club. 1 st Team captain has recorded 181 appearances, club record, and score 30 times. Oz scored the winner in the semi-final and scored twice in the GFA cup final in April 2011. Oz loves a tackle. Andy Gore Defender Aged 25 Andy, like so many others in the club, has come through the youth ranks and was one of the original players when the club formed in 2005. Andy has made 129 appearances and scored 5 times. Andy recently completed the Bristol 10K run. Carrie Higgs Physio Carrie was joined the 1 st team at the beginning of the 2011-12 season and has helped enormously attending to players injuries and getting them back on their feet.
Bradley Stoke Town XI V Mayors XI Orange/Black Shirts Black Shorts Orange Socks Yellow Shirts Green Shorts Green Socks James POTTER 1 John RENDELL David MURPHY 2 Ben WALKER Matt BURGESS 3 Matt WALKER Craig POTTER 4 Liam GORDON Matt BURCH 5 Paris TROY Craig TUCKER 6 Ed PALMER Mark WILKES 7 Paul BURLING David DUARTE 8 Steve THOMPSON Nathan CORNEY 9 Tom WHITE Matt CORNEY 10 Paul NUTTALL Tim BLOWERS 11 Billy CLARKE Graeme MARSHALL 12 Frankie BENNETT Adam SYKES 13 Andy TILLSON Matt HULL 14 Steve WHITE Ben OSBORNE 15 Tommy DOHERTY Andy GORE 16 Dave GILROY REFEREE Mr. Mark MILLS ASSISTANT REFEREES Mr. Ian DREW and Mr. Dave GORE PHYSIO Miss. Carrie HIGGS
MAYOR S XI The Squad Ben Walker, former Bradley Stoke Town mayor, has selected a vastly experienced squad of players, including a number of local celebrities as well as some former professional footballers who have plied their trade at local outfits such as Bristol Rovers, Bristol City, Yeovil and Exeter. Ben Walker Today s event is the brainchild of Ben, former Bradley Stoke Mayor and Rich Sears, BSTFC 1 st Team Manager. Liam Gordon A budding local actor and UWE graduate and keen footballer destined for the bright lights of London. Some say this guy puts the questions into the quiz. Liam will surely keep the BSTFC opponents guessing on the day. Matt Walker Local community radio station anchorman and gaming doyen dusts off his boots after a break playing in the Suburban Leagues with Fishponds Old Boys. Quick on the wing with an eye for the box Steve Thompson Currently playing semi-pro for Thornbury Town FC in the David Wilson Homes Gloucestershire County Football League. A dangerous attacker with goal scoring history against The Hornets. Look out BSTFC Paul Burling Local celebrity shot to fame as winner of Britain s Got Talent. Drafted in to the Mayors team, hoping to make a big impression. Paris Troy & Ed Palmer Heart FM breakfast show presenters. There main weapon of a attack is, bringing the Heart Angels along, hoping that the BSTFC lads are distracted and they take their eye off the ball. John Rendell Trainee at Cardiff. Now plays between the sticks for local side Old Sodbury. John works for Bradley Stoke Town council has been instrumental in bring todays event together. Will be suffering from a bad back after today s game though picking the ball out of the back of the net.
Paul Nuttall Former pro at Tranmere Rovers, now turned Politian. BSTFC hoping he doesn t live up to his name. Billy Clarke Billy has made 428 appearances and scored 27 goals in a career playing for Newport County, Forest Green Rovers, Exeter, Cheltenham, Bristol Rovers and Bournemouth. Frankie Bennett Played for Bath, Forest Green Rovers, Exeter, Bristol Rovers, Shrewsbury, Southampton and Halesowen. Birmingham born, Frankie made 122 appearances scoring 43 goals. Andy Tillson Andy has played for Walsall, Bristol Rovers, Grimsby and Queens Park Rangers. The 45 year old was born in Huntingdon and made over 550 league and cup appearances during his career and scored 25 times. Steve White Steve played for a number of teams in his 784 league and cup appearances. He scored 273 goals during his career at Bath, Cardiff, Hereford, Swindon, Bristol Rovers, Luton, Linclon, Charlton, Luton and Mangotsfield. Tommy Doherty Tommy is still playing at a high level at the tender age of 33 with Bath. Well know for playing for Bristol City as well as Yeovil and Queens Park Rangers, Bradford and Wycombe. To date he has made 389 appearances and scored 11 times Tom White Former Bristol Rovers, Yeovil, Hereford and Woking old boy, Tom amassed 149 appearances and scored 2 goals in his career. Locally born defender is going to be a challenge for BSTFC strike force. Dave Gilroy The 29 year old born in Yeovil has played for Bristol Rovers, Bath, Forest Green rovers and currently plying his trade at Woking.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE WHO MADE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE. ESPECIALLY BEN WALKER, JOHN RENDELL & RICH SEARS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK, DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT IN MAKING THIS HAPPEN. PLEASE BE GENEROUS IN YOUR SUPPORT
ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE