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The youth team management duo of Dave Harris and Ian Reed has been replaced by another former Town stalwart, Ian Noble, who will be assisted by John Blake (ex-Petersfield and Liss) and level three UEFA B coach James Goulsbra.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

Wimborne Town promoted

The Magpies have had their promotion confirmed from the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) Premier Division up to the Zamaretto South & West Division One. Assistant-manager Darren Powell has referred to Town’s promotion as “great news” and midfielder Tommy McCormick also admitted his excitement, “It’s fantastic news. Im sure our crowds will increase, and it will be easier to attract players to play in the Southern League.”

This therefore means that Laverstock & Ford will remain in the Premier Division.

Verwood Town end of season awards

Mark Jamison won both the Young Player of the Season award and the Player of the Season award at Verwood Town’s presentation evening. Other winners included Luke Homer in the first team section and Liam Morrison and Andy Munson in the Reserves section whilst Shaun Gale collected the Presidents Cup for Services to the club.

Ringwood Town end of season awards

The Division One club have had their end of season awards and they were as follows:

Most Improved Player – George Thomas

Reserve Team Players Player of the Season – Lee Bellows

Reserve Team Player of the Season – Chris Bailey

1^st Team Players Player of the Season – Adam Hetherington

1^st Team Player of the Season – Carl Fleet

Hamworthy United end of season awards

The Hammers have announced their end of season awards and these were the following:

Managers Player of the Year – Steve Llewellyn

Players Player of the Year – Richard Jackson

Supporters Player of the Year – Richard Jackson

The Committees Player of the Season – Greg Horlock

Reserve Team Managers Player of the Season – Lee Madgewick

The Latest from Brading Town FC

The Isle-of-Wight club will be hosting their end of season ‘do’ on the 29^th May 2010 in the club house and marquees.

There will be a disco and buffet.

Entry cost is 10 pounds.

Tickets are available from Cheryl Rudd or Michelle Egleton or ask any committee member. This is a seniors presentation evening and therefore nobody under the age of 16 can be admitted. Supporters and families are all welcome.

Three Town players were selected to play for an Isle-of-Wight representative side that came up against The Royal Marines in a game that was played at AFC Bournemouth’s Dean Court stadium. The Isle-of-Wight side won the game 1-0 and Joe Rayner, Scott Jones and Alex Prezpolweski all played for the Islanders and they ply their trade for Town.

Chris Colwill has stood down from his role as Youth Secretary following nine years at Brading Town FC. Brading Town thank Chris and wish him well for the future.

Bournemouth Poppies End Of Season Awards

PRESENTATION EVENING

SUPPORTERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR- Jon Blake
PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR- Ollie Phillipson-Masters
MANAGERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR- Jon Blake
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER OF THE YEAR- James Bates
GOLDEN BOOT AWARD- Dan Cann

ERNIE STIMPSON CUP

This season Club President Ernie Stimpson awarded the Trophy to WAYNE CRUTCHER.
A fine season at the heart of the Poppies defence with 35 league appearances this term was recognised by our veteran supporter and match day assistant.

Laverstock & Ford seek new reserve team manager

Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) Combination One side Laverstock & Ford Reserves are looking for a new manager for the new 2010-2011 Combination Division One season. Anybody interested in applying please ring:

The Secretary Brian Ford

01722 743314

OR

The Chairman Gino Nardiello

07502 459151

Fleet Spurs 59th Annual Awards

Club President Paul Hampshire welcomed the record turn out for the event and paid tribute the number of youngsters at the function signaling a healthy position for the club and at the other end of the scale made special mention to attending Life Vice President Eric Heanes who at the age of 83 is the only founder member of the club still involved. Spurs have enjoyed a successful season with their first team finishing 3rd in the Sydenhams Wessex League Div 1. The reserves winning the Aldershot & District Senior League and the youth team triumphed over Woking in the Southern League Under 18 Cup to join some famous names on the trophy.

The award winners on the night were as follows:

Top Goalscorer in the Club - Roy Allaway - Veterans

Club Young Player of the Year - Ben Clisby - Firsts

Youth Team Player of the Year - Scott Eaton

Veterans Player of the year - Dave Jeffs

A-Team Player of the Year - Russ Hammond

Reserves Player of the Year - Alex Cash

Players Player of the Year - Ben Edwards - Firsts

First Team Player of the Year Adam Crittenden.

Peter Henry Memorial Day

Brading Town FC would like to announce the annual Peter Henry Memorial Day which is to take place at the Peter Henry Ground, Vicarage Lane, Brading, Isle of Wight on Sunday 30th May 2010.

Gates open from 11:00am. The event celebrates the life of Peter Henry, who sadly passed away in 2008. Peter served as Groundsman among many varied roles, spanning 62 unbroken years of service to the club.

The event will see four teams of veterans competing from Brading Town, Newport (IOW), Cowes Sports and East Cowes Vics.

All the usual services will be open: Tea Hut and Bar etc.

Entry is by programme @ 3.00 pounds (available on the gate, and through local shops in Brading leading up to the day).

300 attended last year and Brading Town FC are hoping for an even bigger crowd this year, so come along and see the vets in action!

All Welcome!

Winchester City End of Season Awards

WINCHESTER CITY – Guy Butters won the Supporters Player of the Year award as well as the Players Player of the Year and the Play Radio Player of the Year awards following his impressive 2009-2010 campaign.

Mike Broughton won goal of the season for City following his impressive strike at Brockenhurst.

Nathan Lynch won the Golden Boot award at City for being the clubs’ top scorer whilst Ryan Gosney won the Committee Player of the Year award and Adam George was presented with a special award showing City’s’ appreciation for the midfielders’ loyalty to the club.

Wimborne Town End of Season Awards

WIMBORNE TOWN – Tom Clarke won the Most Improved Player of the Season award for the 2009-2010 season whilst James Stokoe was awarded with the Players Player of the Year award.

Liam Green won the Chairman’s Player of the Year award whilst James Wilson won the Supporters Player of the Year award.

Scott Joyce won the clubs’ golden boot award, despite an injury ravaged season, as the Magpies front man bagged 29 goals.

Lymington Town Appoint New Management Team

LYMINGTON TOWN – The Premier Division outfit have moved to secure a new management team following the departure of previous manager Dave Morris who left the club at the end of the season. Town have replaced Morris with Stuart & Matt Hussey that have arrived at the club with an excellent reputation. The Hussey brothers began last season in charge at Puma Engineering Hampshire Premier Division side Hamble Club and following a successful start to the season, they were quickly elevated up several divisions and found themselves in charge at the Denplan City Ground, home of Winchester City F.C in the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) Premier Division. Stuart & Matt left City in March and are delighted to be back in management and are preparing for pre-season at Lymington Town F.C.

Hamworthy United to form Under 18s side

HAMWORTHY UNITED – The Hammers will be entering an Under 18 team in the Dorset Under 18 league next season. The team will be managed by Jay Keating and he will be assisted by the experienced Darren Orchard who has played at both Sydenhams Wessex Premier and Dorset Premier levels. Both Jay and Darren will be reporting to First Team Manager, Simon Browne, who will be taking a keen interest in the team. Jay and Darren will be looking for players over 16 who they consider to have the talent to progress into the Reserve and First Teams. Anybody interested is urged to contact Jay on 07860 945036 or 01202 381530 or by emailing jay@jaomi.co.uk.

Alton Town appoint new Manager

ALTON TOWN – The Brewers have appointed John Robson as their new first-team manager following Clive Ventham’s decision to stand down as first-team manager at the end of last season. John Robson is an experienced ex-professional with playing experience at Aston Villa to name but one of his former club.

‘Robbo’ also has management experience at a higher non-league level with Salisbury City, Worthing and Gosport Borough along with Winchester City and ‘Robbo’ has also previously managed Town and secured promotion for the club from the Hampshire Premier League in 2001.

Fareham Town End Of Season Awards

FAREHAM TOWN – The Premier Division side have held their presentation evening at the club and their award winners were as follows:

Players Player of the Season – Gavin Spurway

Club Player of the Season – Matt Jones

Managers Player of the Season – Matt Jones

Supporters Player of the Season – Matt Jones

Most Promising Newcomer – Dan Hayes

Goal of the Season – Gavin Jones away to Cowes Sports in December 2009

Reserve Team Managers Player of the Season – Rob Stock

Reserve Team Players Player of the Season – Jedd McKie

Fleet Spurs to play at Stamford Bridge

FLEET SPURS – Spurs have entered a team and been accepted into the Danny Mardell Knockout Challenge which will be played at Chelsea FC’s, Stamford Bridge, on 30^th May 2010 and the competition is in aid of The Downs Syndrome Foundation.

Laverstock & Ford Appoint New Manager

LAVERSTOCK & FORD – have moved to secure a new management team following Gino Nardiello & Robbie Trim stepping down at the end of last season. They have appointed popular ex-Salisbury City chairman Neville Beale as their new manager; he will be supported by assistants Gary Burden and Shaun Hartley. Neville has a great contact list at higher non-league level and Laverstock & Ford are hoping that he will attract some more experience into the side.

All Change at Fleet Spurs

Spurs have held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) and have made some changes in senior positions to take the club forward into a new era. After 5 years as Club President, Paul Hampshire has stepped down and will be replaced by former Chairman Bob Taylor. Bryan Sheppard, who joined the Spurs committee last season as Chair of the Executive committee, will take over as Club Chairman. Paul Hampshire is to take a more active role in the commercial side of the club, working with manager Neil Baker and his team to move the club forward in their strive for promotion next season. Paul Hampshire is relishing the opportunity to become more involved with ground improvements and the playing side of things.

Bob Taylor has been with Spurs for over 30 years holding various posts and is a natural choice to take over as President and Sheppard will add the drive and enthusiasm with existing committee members that is now required to take Spurs to the next level. Gemma Sheppard will remain General Secretary with Graham Friel as treasurer and John Porter as press officer.

Pre Season Friendlies

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

Tuesday 13th July

Alton Town v Salisbury City

Fleet Spurs v Sandhurst (7pm k.o at a Neutral Ground)

Wednesday 14th July

Hamworthy United v Salisbury City

Saturday 17th July

Arundel v Bournemouth Poppies

Plymouth Argyle Under 19s v Fleet Spurs

Winchester City v Woking

Tuesday 20th July

Downton v Hamble ASSC

Fleet Spurs v Knaphill (7pm k.o at a Neutral Ground)

Wednesday 21st July

Sherborne Town v Bournemouth Poppies

Thursday 22nd July

Lyndhurst v Bournemouth Poppies (6.45pm k.o)

Saturday 24th July

Bournemouth Poppies v Ashford Town (Middlesex)

Eversley v Fleet Spurs (11am k.o)

Tuesday 27th July

Downton v Brockenhurst

Fleet Spurs v Ascot

Winchester City v Havant & Waterlooville

Thursday 29th July

QK Southampton v Bournemouth Poppies (6.45pm k.o)

Saturday 31st July

Bournemouth Poppies v Larkhall Athletic

Downton v Lymington Town

Fleet Spurs v Marlow

Tuesday 3rd August

Colden Common v Bournemouth Poppies (6.45pm k.o)

Fleet Spurs v Windsor & Eton

Hamble ASSC are Division One Winners

Hamble ASSC have won the Division One title following a dramatic final game of the season involving Fawley AFC and Warminster Town.

In a game that the hosts were much fancied, the visitors ran out 3-0 winners away from home which meant that Hamble ASSC won the title without even kicking a ball.