National Non-League Programme Awards

The Wessex League winners within the National Non-League Programme Awards have been announced. The nominations for the Premier Division were: Poole Town, Hamworthy United, New Milton Town, Blackfield & Langley, Alresford Town, Bournemouth, Wimborne Town, Winchester City, Alton Town, Brockenhurst and Christchurch.

The top three for the Premier Division were as follows:

1. Poole Town
2. Wimborne Town
3. Bournemouth

The nominations for Division One were: Petersfield Town, Warminster Town, Hythe & Dibden, Hamble ASSC, Fawley AFC, Farnborough North End, AFC Aldermaston, Ringwood Town, Downton and Verwood Town.

The top two for Division One were as follows:

1. Farnborough North End
2. Verwood Town

Poole Town sign defender

Poole Town have completed the signing of much sought-after defender Joe Byrne from Bournemouth Poppies. The 6'1' tall defender, who is just 19 years old, signed for Poole Town despite competition from other clubs for his signature.

Victorious Fleet Spurs

Fleet Spurs have just returned from Stamford Bridge where they won the Danny Mardell Trophy. This is a six a side tournament with final 10 a side on full pitch competed by teams from all over the UK and is in aid of the Downs Syndrone Foundation. I will send a full story with pictures as there was some press coverage there and I can get photos from website.

We came second in our group on goal difference having won 4 and drawn 1 and then won last 16 2-1, Quarter final 3-2 on penalties , Semi final 6-0 and final 10 a side 3-1 against last years winners and tournament favourites.

By Paul Hampshire from Fleet Spurs FC

Ringwood Town to screen World Cup

Ringwood Town FC are excited to present the World Cup 2010 on the new Big Screen at the Canotec Stadium. Following recent rennovation to the clubhouse a new projector and screen have been installed to provide the very best atmosphere in which to watch the greatest show on earth.

The club will be open for ALL England games and a selection of the other most attractive fixtures and will come with a fully stocked bar and drinks promotions.

For ALL matches draft larger will be just £2 a pint until the final whistle. Check the website - ringwoodtownfc.co.uk for more details.

Come and watch the World Cup in a footballing atmosphere; no music, no small screens, no stag or hens, just football!!!

Fist game Saturday June 12th - England v USA. Bar open from 6pm.

Blackfield & Langley searching for new first-team coach

BLACKFIELD & LANGLEY – Blackfield & Langley Football Club are looking for assistance in developing and running all aspects of the first team. The roles would include coaching, organising, scouting and match day trainer. Anyone interested should contact Jon Gittens on 07912 944399 or jon@sportsquestcoaching.co.uk.

Petersfield Town Appoint New Management Team

Wessex League division one Petersfield Town have appointed first-team coach Matt Short as their new manager – and made changes to the management structure of the club.

Short had been with Town since former boss Paul Ryan joined the club, and club chairman Ian Essai said that officials were keen to have continuity and Short was the unanimous choice.

“Matt has worked well with Paul Ryan for the last few years and came to the table with some interesting plans for the future,” said Essai.

“He was one of two candidates to apply from within the club and all applicants interviewed well. We just felt the time was right for Matt to be given the reins. Dave Burley, who was Paul’s assistant manager, will stay on to provide the same support for Matt.”

One of the first things the new man implemented was a subtle change to the management structure and a comprehensive change of management staff.

Former Town centre-half Nigel Yates has been drafted in as reserve-team manager, replacing Alex Bone, who had resigned. He will be assisted by another former Town player, Phil Braithwaite.

The youth team management duo of Dave Harris and Ian Reed has been replaced by another former Town stalwart, Ian Noble, who will be assisted by John Blake (ex-Petersfield and Liss) and level three UEFA B coach James Goulsbra.

Goulsbra also takes a position on the executive committee of Town Juniors where he will be head coach, charged with the responsibility of standardising a high level of coaching throughout the age groups and smoothing the transition from junior to senior football.

Goulsbra himself came through the ranks at Town Juniors to play for Petersfield Town – as did Noble, Blake and Yates – and club officials see him as the ideal man to bridge the gap between the senior and junior clubs.

Essai added: “These are very exciting times for a club which was on the verge of going out of business only a few years ago. We should pay tribute to those who came and helped develop the reserve and youth teams, giving the committee time to undertake a thorough examination of the club structure and the process for bringing through young talent from Town Juniors.

“With Matt Short’s input we now feel we have the right people in the right positions to take the club forward even further. The focus in the long-term is very much on developing talent in the junior club which is good enough to play for the senior club – and building even stronger ties between the two.

“It became clear from talking to those within the junior club that it was good for the youngsters to be able to look up to people who have already gained good experience with Petersfield Town and played at a good level.

“We believe we now have the ideal people for those criteria and it’s looking good for the future of both Petersfield Town and Petersfield Town Juniors. And next season we will have our first ladies’ team and veterans’ team, meaning we are even more of a focal point for the town’s sporting community.”

■ Membership of Petersfield Town FC is due for renewal. Individual membership costs just £15, with a family membership available for only £20. Contact the club at clare.essai@virginmedia.com to find out more.

Release written and distributed by Dave Bowers, Petersfield Town’s PRO.

Andover New Street Appoint New Manager

Division One side Andover New Street have appointed Vinny Rusher as their new player-manager. Vince has played for Whitchurch United, Thatcham Town, Milton United, Gosport Borough, Eastleigh, Andover and Andover New Street.

He won the Players Player of the Season and Managers Player of the Season awards at the end of season presentation evening.

Latest Pre-Season Fixtures

Before travelling it is advisable to contact the home club to confirm the fixture and kick-off time

Saturday 10th July

AFC Totton v Romsey Town

Alton Town v Godalming Town

Binfield v Fleet Spurs (2.15pm kick-off)

Blackfield & Langley v Ringwood Town XI

Brockenhurst v Highworth Town

East Preston v Horndean

Hamworthy United v Gosport Borough

Lyndhurst v Ringwood Town XI (4.00pm kick-off)

Moneyfields v Selsey

Sunday 11th July

Winchester City v Kingstonian (1pm kick-off)

Monday 12th July

Poole Town v Wimborne Town

Tuesday 13th July

Alton Town v Salisbury City

Brockenhurst v Bashley

Fleet Spurs v Sandhurst (7pm kick-off at Gibraltar Barracks Minley)

Horndean v Horndean Utd

Romsey Town v Gosport Borough

Sporting Bishops Waltham v Alresford Town

Wednesday 14th July

Fawley AFC v Hythe & Dibden

Gillingham Town v Laverstock & Ford

Hamworthy United v Salisbury City

Poole Town v AFC Bournemouth

Friday 16th July

Totton & Eling v Gosport Borough

Saturday 17th July

Alton Town v Oxhey Jets

Alton Town v Aldershot Town Youth

Arundel v Bournemouth Poppies

Brockenhurst v Hanwell Town

Farnborough North End v Alresford Town

Hamworthy United v VT FC

Moneyfields v Flackwell Heath

New Milton Town v Bashley

Plymouth Argyle Under 19s v Fleet Spurs (2pm kick-off at Plymouth's training ground)

United Services Portsmouth v Fareham Town

Winchester City v Woking

Sunday 18th July

Cogenhoe United v Alton Town

Tuesday 20th July

Andover New Street v Whitchurch United (Dango Memorial Cup 7.30pm kick-off)

Bookham v Alton Town

Downton v Hamble ASSC

Fleet Spurs v Knaphill (7pm kick-off at Gibraltar Barracks Minley)

Gosport Borough v Christchurch

Hayling Utd v Horndean

Poole Town v AFC Totton

Ringwood Town v Brockenhurst

United Services Portsmouth v Alresford Town

Wednesday 21st July

Fawley AFC v Eastleigh

Sherborne Town v Bournemouth Poppies

Thursday 22nd July

Andover v Thatcham Town (7.30pm kick-off, Dango Memorial Cup at Andover New Street FC)

Lyndhurst v Bournemouth Poppies (6.45pm kick-off)

Moneyfields v Lancing (7.30pm kick-off)

Poole Town v Dorchester Town

Shrewton Utd v Shaftesbury

Winchester City v Oxford United (7.30pm kick-off)

Saturday 24th July

Amesbury Town v Bemerton Heath Harlequins (Chalke Valley FC, 4.00pm)

Bournemouth Poppies v Ashford Town (Middlesex)

Brockenhurst v North Leigh

Dango Memorial Cup 3rd v 4th play-off and Cup Final (1.30pm and 4.15pm kick-offs respectively)

Eversley v Fleet Spurs (11.00am kick-off)

Gillingham Town v Hamworthy United

Horndean v Midhurst

Kintbury Rangers v Alresford Town

Kintbury Rangers Reserves v Alresford Town Reserves

Moneyfields v Wick

Ringwood Town v Chalfont Wasps

Ringwood Town Reserves v Chalfont Wasps Reserves

Romsey Town v Andover

Sunday 25th July

Alton Town v Tadley Calleva (4pm kick-off)

Burgess Hill Town v Fareham Town (1p.m kick-off)

Monday 26th July

Moneyfields v Bognor Regis Town (7.30pm kick-off)

Tuesday 27th July

Colden Common v Romsey Town (7.30pm kick-off)

Downton v Brockenhurst

Fleet Spurs v Ascot United

Horndean v Fareham Town

Lymington Town v Gosport Borough

Ringwood Town v Poole Town

Stockbridge v Alresford Town

Westland Sports v Bournemouth Poppies (6.45pm kick-off)

Wednesday 28th July

Fawley AFC v VT FC

Laverstock & Ford v Forest Green

Winchester City v Havant & Waterlooville

Thursday 29th July

Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Gosport Borough

Moneyfields v AFC Totton

Newbury v Alresford Town

QK Southampton v Bournemouth Poppies (6.45pm kick-off)

Friday 30th July

Horndean v Havant & Waterlooville

Saturday 31st July

Alton Town v Petersfield Town

Alton Town Reserves v Petersfield Town Reserves

Bournemouth Poppies v Larkhall Athletic

Chalke Valley Cup 3rd v 4th

Chalke Valley Cup Final

Cowes Sports v Brockenhurst

Downton v Lymington Town

Fleet Spurs v Marlow

Hamworthy United v Wimborne Town

Horndean v Ripley

Moneyfields v Guernsey Athletic

Romsey Town v Eastleigh Reserves

Monday 2nd August

Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Frome Town

Christchurch v AFC Totton

Tuesday 3rd August

Andover New Street v Alresford Town

Colden Common v Bournemouth Poppies (6.45pm kick-off)

Fleet Spurs v Fleet Town

Hamble ASSC v Gosport Borough

Hamworthy United v Weymouth

Moneyfields v Pompey

Poole Town v Swindon Town

Ringwood Town v Wimborne Town

Wednesday 4th August

Fawley AFC v AFC Portchester

Blackfield & Langley Youth Trials

BLACKFIELD & LANGLEY – Blackfield & Langley Youth F.C are holding two weeks football trials/ training for their Under 16s & Under 18s squads for the upcoming 2010/2011 season. All players interested in attending are welcome, with Saturday 26^th June the first day, starting at 10:00am sharp. The trials will be held at Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Newlands Road, Fawley. For more information please contact the Youth Secretary, Clifford Bannell, on 02380 897388 or 07876 504943.

Verwood Town searching for new staff

Division One side Verwood Town are seeking a new First Team Coach/ Assistant Manager and a Reserve Team Manager. Anybody interested in either role is urged to contact First Team Manager Adie Arnold on 07973 957708