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21 - Still Going Strong - 31st December
Almondsbury go into the second half of the season still unbeaten after 21 games and topping the Hellenic League Premier Division table after being held to a goal less draw at mid-table Badshot Lea.. . . more
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Victory Dedicated In Players Memory - 31st December
Winterbourne United are handily placed to mount a challenge for the West title after their local derby home win. A victory Stewart Jones dedicates to the memory of former player Ian Lloyd, who died on Friday. . . more
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On Christmas & For The Future - 31st December
Ronnie Johnson, manager of Sport Italia Hellenic League One West leaders, Easington Sports FC had mixed emotions after their unbeaten Christmas programme of games brought five points from nine.. . . more
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Burke Threatens To Resign After Loss - 31st December
Paul Burke may be ready to call time on his spell as manager of Wootton Bassett Town, and could also wield the axe on one of his star players. . . more
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Satisfied With Stalemate - 31st December
Shrivenham manager Pete Horwat admitted he was happy to settle for a share of the spoils away at Hook Norton in the Hellenic League Premier Division.. . . more
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New Year Dawning - 31st December
After watching his side ease to a third consecutive victory, Highworth boss Webb revealed his ambitions for 2008.. . . more
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Triple Attack Wins Derby - 31st December
A change of tactics from Purton manager Chris Pethick was the inspiration behind the Derby win at Wooton Bassett Town on Saturday.. . . more
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Double Dream Dashed - 31st December
After hoping to do the double over Highworth Town, Fairford manager John Paget conceded his team were beaten by a better side.. . . more
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Local Rivals Meet - 28th December
The big match of the Bristol area in Sport Italia Hellenic League Division One West sees Winterbourne United entertain local rivals Tytherington Rocks.. . . more
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No Complancency - 28th December
Paul Weeks has warned his Almondsbury Town players that complacency could wreck their title charge.. . . more
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The Quest Continues - 28th December
Cheltenham Saracens will go to Launton Sports to continue their quest to get in an end of season promotion spot in Sport Italia Hellenic league Division One West.. . . more
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High Note For 2008 Start - 28th December
Shortwood consider their title challenge is over after five successive league defeats and they will want to enter 2008 on a high note.. . . more
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Lydney Bid To Maintain Run - 28th December
In form mid-table Lydney Town have now won five successive games in the Premier Division following their 5-1 Boxing Day demolition of neighbours Harrow Hill. . . more
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More Edge Ordered - 28th December
Shrivenham boss Pete Horwat is looking for some more cutting edge from his side when they travel to Hook Norton tomorrow.. . . . more
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No Under Estimation - 28th December
Dave Webb insists his side did not underestimate Fairford in the reverse fixture and fully expects another close encounter when the sides lock horns again tomorrow... . . more
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Paget Targets Derby Double - 28th December
John Paget has warned rivals Highworth Town to underestimate his men at their peril as Fairford go in search of a derby double over their rivals at the Elms tomorrow.. . . more
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Wright Has To Sit Out - 28th December
Launton Sports will be without Paul Wright when they host Cheltenham Saracens in tomorrow's Sport Italia Hellenic League Division 1 West clash.. . . more
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Ardley Bring Back Johnson - 28th December
Ardley United are hoping to parade midfielder Chris Johnson at home to Milton United on tomorrow if they re-sign him in time from Witney.. . . more
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Philosophical Fowler Happy - 28th December
Bicester manager Tim Fowler was happy with the Boxing Day derby draw, against Ardley United. Fowler commented. "I think it would have been unfair if either side had won. . .". . . more
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" A Disgrace To The Club " - 27th December
Division One West, Tytherington Rocks manager Jamie Burton hit out at his side with harsh words, after their goal-less home draw against Pewsey Vale which further weakens their bid for promotion to the Premier Division.. . . more
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Jones Hails Tipppins - 27th December
Stewart Jones was pleased with the way his side performed in their 4-0 home success over Wootton Bassett Town, and in particular youngster Tippins.. . . more
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Weeks Salutes His Aces - 27th December
Almondsbury Town maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier Division season with a resounding 6-0 home victory over struggling Pegasus Juniors. . . more
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"Jingle Goals . . Jingle Goals" - 27th December
It was "Jingle Goals All The Way" for Sport Italia Hellenic League Division One East Kintbury Ranger as they hit 11 over the Christmas period,with "Old Timer" Jason Brizzell (pictured) netting four in one game... . . more
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Kidlington Look To ‘Wrap Up’ the ‘Blanketmen’ - 27th December
After an excellent 3 - 0 win against promotion chasing Flackwell Heath on Boxing Day Kidlington will go into Saturday's match looking to reverse their early season defeat at Witney.. . . more
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Paget Delighted - 27th December
After losing 7-1 to Shortwood in the reverse fixture in November, Fairford boss John Paget was delighted with the manner of his team's Boxing Day victory.. . . more
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Derby Double Helping - 27th December
Highworth Town won the second SN6 local derby battle of this season, in a Boxing Day game Shrivenham boss Pete Horwat described as "flat".. . . more
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Special Remedy - 27th December
Eight games in hand on Division One West leaders Easington Sports, but it will take something pretty special from Wooton Bassett to bridge the 26-point gap between the two sides in 2008.. . . more
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News Shorts - 27th December
Snippets from the local news on the Boxing Day games.. . . more
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Cooper Seals Barrel For Highworth - 24th December
A goal in each half from Paul Cooper sealed Highworth Town's progression to the quarter-finals of the SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup, leaving manager Dave Webb delighted at his new-look side.. . . more
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Debutant Dennis Scores - 24th December
Dennis King hit a debut goal three minutes from time to hand Shrivenham a vital win away at Shortwood in the Hellenic League Premier Division. . . . more
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Saturday's Match Round Up Now On Line - 23rd December
Click on Brian King's Round Up for a synopsis of all yesterdays games.
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Cup Jumps For Almonds - 21st December
Premier Division leaders Almondsbury Town have a genuine SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup hurdle to negotiate. . . more
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We're Up For The Cup - 21st December
Winterbourne United manager Stewart Jones has put a brave face on the potential fixture pile up he hopes SoccerKits Plus Supplementary Cup won't wreck his side's promotion chances.. . . more
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Promotion Bid Track - 21st December
Cheltenham Saracens will aim to get their promotion bid back on track when they visit lowly Banbury United Reserves tomorrow.. . . more
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Relishing League Action - 21st November
Pete Horwat is relishing a return to Hellenic Premier League action tomorrow at home against Shortwood United, and insists his side will carry their FA Vase form into the tie. . . . more
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Lydney Chase A Double - 21st December
A Second cup win of the week is on the cards for Lydney Town when they entertain Winterbourne United in the SoccerKits Plus Supplementary Cup tomorrow.. . . more
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Webb Eyes Quartter Final Spot - 21st December
The SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Cup is Highworth Town's last chance of silverware this season, according to boss Dave Webb.. . . more
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Eye On League - 21st December
Wootton Bassett manager Paul Burke will have one eye on his side's upcoming league fixtures as they face Headington Amateurs at home in the SoccerKits Plus Supplementary Cup.. . . more
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No Fall Guy - 20th December
Launton boss Joby Edwards knows little about SoccerKits Plus Supplementary Cup opponents, Division 1 East Englefield, though they had a scary name of an ex Portsmouth, Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa player on the team sheet he saw! . . . more
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Tricky Trip On Saturday - 20th December
Kidlington will look for an immediate return to winning ways with a tricky trip to Milton United in the second round of the SBJ Sports Insurance Cup on Saturday.. . . more
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Concentrate On the Next Game - 20th December
"You will not get us shouting from the rooftops that we can do this or that, football can bite you on the backside. We need to stay focused on one game . . " comments Hungerford manager Alan Clarke. . . more
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Draws Can Be Important To Ascot - 20th December
Ascot United's players must realise the importance of draws according to boss Stuart Scammell, as the men from the Racecourse secured their first draw of the season on Saturday . . . more
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Wins Not Draws For Moles - 20th December
Richard Whitty has urged his side to start turning draws into wins, The Moles could only draw 2-2 with Thame United on Saturday, despite leading 2-0 with less than 10 minutes to play.. . . more
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No Rust For Christmas - 20th December
Neil White is hoping that his side is not affected by rustiness as they prepare to get back into league action. . . . more
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Hoping For Festive Cheer - 20th December
Satsumas boss Wayne Wanklyn is relishing the challenges of a "benchmark" Christmas period for his side. Wokingham & Emmbrook are now unbeaten in the four games since Wanklyn took charge in November . . . more
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‘Bitter Sweet’ Visit To ‘Almonds’? - 20th December
Clanfield will be without three key Players for their daunting trip to Premier Division leaders Almondsbury Town in the The SBJ Insurance Brokers Challenge Cup. . . more
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"Kiddy" Meet "NorLye" - 17th December
Kidlington travel the short distance to North Leigh’s Eynsham Park ground tomorrow night for the second time in a fortnight.. . . more
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Record Run For Almonds - 17th December
Almondsbury Town achieved a club record of 19 undefeated league games with their win at Shortwood United on Saturday, overtaking their previous unbeaten recored run which has been in place since 1983.. . . more
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Hungerford Forge On - 17th December
Hungerford Town booked their FA Vase fourth round tie at home to Boston Town in the New Year with a battling 1-0 victory at Plymouth Parkway on Saturday.. . . more
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Shrivenham In Last 32 Of FA Vase - 17th December
Jon Peters' late strike sent Shrivvy through to the last 32 of the national competition, where they face a daunting looking away trip against Newcastle-based Dunston Federation. . . . more
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Teenager Hilder Highworth Hero - 17th December
Dave Webb hailed debutant Dan Hilder the 19-year-old who took centre stage in his first appearance for Highworth Town since being released by Southern League Cirencester Town.. . . more
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FA Vase Success - 16th December
There was success for both Premier Division clubs playing FA Vase ties postponed from last weekend. For details on The Vase games and all of todays league matches click on Brian Kings' "Roundup"
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Weekly Transfer Movement - 16th December
Players moved clubs within the Sport Italia Hellenic League last week . . . details
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Bees Don't Guarantee Honey At Nomads - 15th December
Trowbridge manager Paul Shanley wouldn't be disappointed if he came away with one point from Oxford City Nomads this afternoon. . . . more
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It'll Be Tough At Shortwood - 14th December
Paul Weeks is warning his Almondsbury Town fliers there is a danger they will finally come unstuck if they're not "bang on their game" at Shortwood United tomorrow.. . . more
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Rocks Still Looking At League - 14th December
Tytherington Rocks manager Jamie Burton will be keeping a keen eye on developments in Hellenic Division One West while his side cast aside their league commitments for a spell.. . . more
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Hoping The Weather Is Kind - 14th December
Winterbourne United are praying their re-scheduled Gloucestershire Challenge Trophy third-round clash away with Kings Stanley goes ahead tomorrow after twice falling victim to the weather.. . . more
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Witney United Recruitment - 14th December
Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division Witney United FC are recruiting to fill CommercialManager & Sports/Physio Therapist vacancies within this forward thinking club.. . . more
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The Floodlights Are On - 14th December
After what seems like a lifetime of effort Sport Italia Hellenic Premier Club Hook Norton finally officially switched on their new floodlighting system on Tuesday evening. . . more
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Hungerford Head For Crunch FA Vase Tie At Plymouth - 14th December
Alan Clarke was looking to give his Premier Division team a Pre-Vase run-out in the Reserve fixture at home to Headington Amateur’s on Tuesday evening but the match was short-lived.. . . more
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Almonds Fall In The Wood ? - 14th December
Shortwood United will be hoping to crack the Almonds and inflict a first defeat of the season on the Premier Division leaders tomorrow.. . . more
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Will Robins Spook The Herd ? - 14th December
Cirencester United face a tough test in Sport Italia Hellenic League Division One West, opponents Clanfield's lowly position belies their impressive scoring form.. . . more
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Pethick Out To Break His Derby Duck - 14th December
Purton manager Chris Pethick is determined to put right one unwanted record in their local derby against Cricklade tomorrow.. . . more
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Shrivvy Set For Big Day - 14th December
Shrivenham are hoping it is a case of second time lucky as they face "one of the biggest games in the club's history" tomorrow. . . . more
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More Of The Same - 14th December
Bicester Town boss Tim Fowler is under no illusions about the task against North Leigh tomorrow. Though a repeat of his teams performance in their mid week win against Hook Norton will go a long way.. . . more
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Moles To "Tame" United - 13th December
"Moles" boss Richard Whitty has urged his Binfield side to try and get on a winning run before the start of the vital Christmas period, commencing with Thame United on Saturday. . . more
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New Personnel Will Help - 13th November
Last week Roger Herridge and Sam Page were confirmed part of the Satsumas set up, Wayne Wanklyn believes that the new members of his backroom staff can only help move the club forward. . . . more
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Arid Month Through Waterlogging - 13th December
Finch boss Neil White is worried that Saturday's postponement could leave his side short of football as they prepare for one of the busiest periods of the season.. . . more
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Looking To Get Back Winning - 13th December
Frustrated Ascot United manager Stuart Scammell was left cursing the wet weekend weather which denied his side the chance to rediscover their winning touch.. . . more
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Pegasus Junior’s Next for ‘Super Kiddy’ - 13th December
Kidlington,in great form at the moment, entertain Pegasus at Yarnton road this Saturday. The home team are unbeaten in the last 12 matches.. . . more
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Dennis's Debut On Hold - 13th December
Nomadic striker Dennis King hopes to hit the ground running when he makes his debut for his latest club Shrivenham, though he will have to wait to make a start . . . details
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Plymouth Ho! - 13th December
Hungerford Town hope it will be second time lucky this Saturday as they travel to Plymouth Parkway for an FA Vase encounter . . . details
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A Footballers Paradise Waiting For You - 11th December
Steve Clare of Didcot Town FC, has contacted the League office outlining a very exciting proposition for someone playing in the Hellenic League. . . . details
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FA Carlsberg Vase Fourth Round Draw - 11th December
Sport Italia Hellenic Clubs Hungerford Town and Shrivenham received vastly different luck in the draw held at Soho Square . . . details
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Kidlington Take On Amateur’s - 10th December
Kidlington’s grounds man Martin Baker is extremely hopeful that the pitch will be O.K. for the Oxfordshire Senior Cup tie against Headington Amateur’s on Tuesday evening.. . . more
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Weekly Transfer Movement - 9th December
11 players moved clubs within the Sport Italia Hellenic League last week . . . details
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Rain Stopped Play - 8th December
Heavy overnight and morning rain devastated the Hellenic League program this weekend with just THREE league matches, one in each division being played. . . reports
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Matches Off - 8th December
Weather has devasted this afternoons fixtures, at 13.00 hours only a handful of games are still on, for a list of the current position click here , but be aware that the situation could still worsen prior to kick off and some clubs may not as yet have advised the league
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Big Plans For Sports - 7th December
Banbury-based Sport Italia Hellenic League Division One West club Easington Sports has unveiled proposals for a state of the-art stadium that could set the standard for sports clubs around Oxfordshire.. . . more
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A Class Above? - 7th December
Jamie Burton insists Hellenic League football is a class above the fare on offer in the Western League - but is adamant his Tytherington Rocks side won't be taking Longwell Green Sports lightly tomorrow.. . . more
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No Festive Disruption - 7th December
Paul Weeks has issued an impassioned plea to Almondsbury Town chiefs to pull out all the stops in an effort to minimise the threat of cancellations over the festive spell.. . . more
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Good Chance For Sara's - 7th December
Gerry Oldham says prior to the Gloucestershire Trophy fixture "Obviously Lydney will be favourites tomorrow but that suits us and I think we have a good chance to go through.".. . . more
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Respite Sought From Glass? - 7th December
The Gloucestershire Trophy will provide Harrow Hill with a welcome respite from their league woes as they meet Roman Glass St George at Whiteway Road.. . . more
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Old "Foes" Meet For County Trophy Tie - 7th December
Lydney Town meet Cheltenham Saracens for the first time since Town's promotion when the teams go head to head in the Gloucestershire Trophy tomorrow.. . . more
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Webb Eyes Milton Double - 7th December
Dave Webb is desperate to deny Gary Ackling a happy homecoming when the "Highworth Lad" brings his Milton United side to the Elms tomorrow.. . . more
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Caution To The Wind - 7th December
Chris Pethick has promised to throw caution to the wind when his Purton side travel to Banbury United Reserves.. . . more
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No Grudge - 7th December
Bassett Boss Paul Burke has played down any talk of a grudge match against Regan and Marshall and has wished Vics' new management duo the best of luck in their new venture together.. . . more
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Regan Relishing Bassett Homecoming - 7th December
New Malmesbury Vics boss Ken Regan is relishing the prospect of a return to former club Wootton Bassett for his first league match in charge of the Sport Italia Hellenic League Division One West underachievers.. . . more
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SN6 (Hants?) - 7th December
Pete Horwat hopes his army of travelling fans can roar Shrivenham to FA Vase victory, between 150 and 200 Shrivvy supporters are expected to make the Portsmouth trip . . . more
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Paget Keen To Keep Rudd - 7th December
John Paget has been wearing a smug grin this week after rivals Shrivenham launched a seven-day approach for Fairford Towns' star striker Alex Rudd.. . . more
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News Shorts - 6th December
Snippets from the local news on this weekends' games.. . . more
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Keyes Moves To Ardley - 6th December
Ardley United manager Dan Still has hailed the capture of striker Lee Keyes (pictured) after signing him from Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division rivals Highworth.. . . more
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Improvement Gained But Not Enough - 6th December
Neil White was pleased to get the improvement he had demanded from his team, but it was not enough to avoid a 1-0 defeat at home to Henley Town. . . more
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Strongest Moles - 6th December
Richard Whitty has hailed his squad as being "as strong as we've had since I've been here" as he prepares for his third local derby in a month.. . . more
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Defeated But Developed - 6th December
Disappointed that his side's winning streak had come to an end, but Stuart Scammell believes that Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Binfield showed how much his team has developed this season.. . . more
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Clanfield Sign Hamshire On Loan - 6th December
Clanfield include in the squad on Saturday Jamie Hamsher who has rejoined the club on a one month loan from Conference South Side Maidenhead United. . . . more
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‘Macca’ staying With Blanketmen - 6th December
Andy Lyne, manager of Sport Italia Hellenic premier club Witney United is pleased that skipper John McMahon has decided against joining BGB Business Southern League club Abingdon United.. . . more
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'Leapy’ Extols Kidlington’s Virtues - 6th December
After Kidlington’s excellent victory at North Leigh in the HPL Hellenic Floodlit Cup quarter final on Tuesday evening Manager Paul Lee (left) was quick to praise the efforts of his young side.. . . more
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Quality Signings For "Port" - 5th December
Tom Donati coach of Sport Italia Hellenic One East Club Holyport says he has secured "two quality signings who I have had my eye on for sometime". . . details
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A Chairman's Viewpoint Of Early Postponements - 4th December
Peter King, Chairman of North Leigh FC, and also the club’s grounds-man, forwarded the following statement to The League General Manager and asked that the content be posted on the web site.. . . details
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New Grant Aid Funding Stream - 4th December
The Football Association announced last week that the Trustees of the FA National Sports Centre Trust recently agreed to set up a new grant aid scheme for clubs playing at Step 6 (Sport Italia Hellenic Division ONE East & West) and below . . . details
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Savage Move - 3rd December
Farnborough have confirmed that Bisley Sports manager Ian Savage has been appointed as the British Gas Business Southern League Division One South & West club`s new assistant-manager.. . . more
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Kidlington Floodlit Cup Tie - 3rd December
Tuesday evening will see Kidlington travel to North Leigh for a quarter final tie in the HPL Floodlit Cup.. . . more
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Legs Eleven - 3rd December
Headington and Launton produce an extraordinary 11-goal thriller. The most remarkable fact from the Sport Italia Hellenic Division 1 West match?. . . . There were no goals in the last half hour!. . . more
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The Only Way Is Up - 3rd December
Predicting a relegation scrap is not on the cards fo Shrivvy boss Pete Horwat. "The only way is up" for the Wiltshire side.. . . more
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King's Reign - 3rd December
Dennis King could reign at Rylands Way for years to come after the nomadic striker hit four goals as Bassett romped to a 5-0 win at Banbury Reserves.. . . more
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Yesterdays Games - 2nd December
A league programme hampered by weather but still many games took place yesterday. Round Up on line now.
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Davies Returns For Sports - 1st December
Striker Aaron Davies is set to end his injury misery when Launton Sports travel to Headington Amateurs for today's Sport Italia Hellenic League Division 1 West clash. (kick off 2pm). . . more
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Match Of The Towns - 1st December
Abingdon Town welcome unbeaten Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division leaders Almondsbury Town to Culham Road today (kick off 3pm).. . . more
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Only A Win Will Do - 1st December
Paul Shanley says nothing other than a win will do when his team host Trowbridge Town side Cirencester United in the Hellenic League First Division West today (kick-off 2pm).. . . more
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