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We Must Perform - 29th February
Alan Clark has read the riot act to his Hungerford players ahead of tomorrows crunch FA Vase Quarter Final clash with Whitley Bay after the worst of build ups. . . . more

To The Wire - 29th February
Tytherington Rocks assistant manager Barry Granger believes the race to exit Division I West will go "right to the wire". . . . more

Tippins Returns - 29th February
Mitch Tippins returns to the Winterbourne United midfield for their second round home tie with Ardley United in the SoccerKits Plus Supplementary Cup. . . more

Will Purton Dodge Ciren Upset? - 29th February
Chris Pethick is adamant his team won't become Cirencester United's third victim of the season, even more so following last weekend's horror show. . . . more

Up To The Test - 29th February
Shrivenham boss Pete Horwat insists his resilient side will stand up to the test that high scoring Chris Allen and North Leigh pose in the Hellenic League Premier Division tomorrow.. . . more

Tougher This Time - 29th February
Highworth Town travel to Wantage Town tomorrow, but boss Dave Webb is predicting a much tougher game than when the pair faced each other earlier in the season.. . . more

Harry Hill In Pursuit - 29th February
"The Foxhunters" (Bicester Town) may be visiting Larksfield Road but it is Harrow Hill who are in pursuit of a vital victory.. . . more

We Get Nothing! - 29th February
Cirencester United manager Chokri Kartit feels that his side are not getting a fair crack of the whip from referees in the Hellenic League Division One West.. . . more

Sara's Seek Promotion Hope Revival - 29th February
Disappointed Cheltenham Saracens manager Gerry Oldham has called for an immediate response from his players following their midweek defeat to Winterbourne United.. . . more

Edwards Gets A Feaver! - 29th February
Launton Sports boss Joby Edwards is set to give a debut to Jonathan Feaver after signing him from Ardley United.. . . more

New Shorts - 29th February
Snippets of text found in the press regarding this week ends games.. . . more

Straight Back? - 29th February
North Leigh will hope to bounce back from their midweek defeat when they travel to Shrivenham for a crucial Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division clash on Saturday.. . . more

Team News - 28th February
Kidlington team news ahead of Saturday’s Hellenic Premier League match away to Lydney Town. . . . more

Hat-Trick Hero - 27th February
A second half hat-trick from striker Phil Corcoran (pictured) inspired Highworth Town to a magnificent 4-3 triumph over Hellenic League title hopefuls North Leigh.. . . more

Best So Far - 27th February
Fairford Town produced what manager John Paget described as their "best performance of the season" as they held Premier Division champions elect Almondsbury Town to a 1-1 draw in Bristol.. . . more

Positive Vibes - 27th February
A win lifts a huge weight off Bassett manager Paul Burke's shoulders after a difficult few weeks in charge of the Division One West under achievers.. . . more

Hellenic Cups Draw - 26th February
Draw made on Saturday 23rd February in League Office for the SBJ Challenge Cup - Semi-Final and the Chairman's Reserve Challenge Cup - Semi-Final . . more

Didcot Write Off Powell - 26th February
The Oxford Mail reports that dual registered midfielder Paul Powell, who signed for Hungerford Town earlier this month is unlikely to play for Southern League Didcot Town again.. . . more

Bennett Saves Shrivenham - 25th February
Alan Dyton hailed Matty Bennett's all round contribution after the winger helped Shrivenham twice come from behind to salvage a point against Witney United.. . . more

Pre-Match Spell Helped - 25th February
Despite the defeat, manager John Paget was full of praise for his Fairford side, who were subjected to some extra pre-match training. . . more

Cheshire Cat Bosses - 25th February
Saturday brought big grins for Malmesbury Vic's co-bosses, Ken Regan and Lee Morgan (pictured), after celebrating a fourth win in five matches as co-managers of Malmesbury Vics. . . . more

Keeper Injured - 25th February
Wallingford goalkeeper John Shea was taken to hospital on Saturday after being knocked unconscious in a goalmouth collision, as the bottom club fell to another narrow defeat. . . . more

Match Reports - 25th February
Match reports from Saturdays action now on line.

Showing Abuse: The Red Card - 24th February
Hellenic League referee, and Oxford Mail Sports Reporter, Kieren Bushnell publishes two articles in Oxfordshires major local daily paper from interviews with the OFA Referee Development Officer Nigel Saverton, and Hellenic League General Manager Brian King. . . more

Transfers & Loans To 23rd February
There was a little bit of shuffling the pack in the past week that saw Paul Day move from Malmesbury Vic’s back to Wantage Town whilst Adam Giles filled the gap by moving to Vic’s from Hungerford Town. . . more

Major Sponsorship Benefit For Oxford City Nomads - 23rd February
Sport Italia Hellenic League Division One West club Oxford City Nomads are to benefit from a major extension to the sponsorship agreement with Facilitas SMC one of Oxfordshire’s leading building firms. . . . more

Must Win - 22nd February
Winterbourne United boss Stewart Jones knows his side must win at Purton to stay in the championship race following two successive defeats. . . . more

Something From Tomorrow - 22nd February
Tytherington Rocks manager Jamie Burton is looking for his side to take something from tomorrow's home clash against table-toppers Easington Sports. . . more

Rookies Chance - 22nd February
Almondsbury Town manager Paul Weeks is ready to give 18-year-old goalkeeper Elliott Sneddon his first taste of Hellenic League Premier Division football in tomorrow's home game against Flackwell Heath. . . more

Clanfield Travel To Trowbridge - 22nd February
One West club Clanfield will be without Midfielder Tim Jenkins for the trip to Woodmarsh on Saturday. Jenkins has been ruled out for a month with a knee injury.. . . more

Badshot Reserves Manager Taken Ill - 22nd February
Dick Hunt Manager of Badshot Lea second team suffered a heart attack on Thursday evening.. . . more

Looking For 6 Points - 22nd February
Having taken three points off second-bottom Harrow Hill, Dave Webb's Highworth Town will be looking to complete the perfect week with victory against Abingdon Town.. . . more

Role Change - 22nd February
Pete Horwat is tipping defender turned striker Rory Sproule to fire Shrivenham into the top six, Horwat and Alan Dyton put him up top against Milton United on Wednesday night, and it paid dividends.. . . more

Early Start - 22nd February
Fairford Town's players will literally be chasing shadows when they take to their Cinder Lane pitch at 1pm tomorrow, as there won't be an opponent in sight. . . more

Bassett Must Fullfil Potential - 22nd February
Paul Burke is desperate for his Wootton Bassett side to find some consistency in Hellenic League Division One West, starting tomorrow away at Pewsey Vale.. . . more

2nd Time Against 6th - 22nd February
For the second week running Abingdon take on the 6th placed side at Culham Road, this week it's Highworth Town. David Champ and defender Ian Smith (pictured) both face late fitness tests.. . . more

Kiddy At The Bulpit - 22nd February
Kidlington’s visit Bulpit Lane against promotion chasing Hungerford Town tomorrow. Nathan Meade (pictured) and Emmett McGovern face late fitness checks. . . . more

Under 18 Open Evening - 22nd February
AFC Wallingford, announce they will be running an Under 18 Youth team in the 2008-2009 season after a break of two years.. . . more

Favourable Prognosis For Thorne - 22nd February
Following Nick Thorne’s serious injury during his side’s Oxfordshire Senior Cup Quarter Final at Kidlington, Old Woodstock Manager Simon Lenagan was delighted to learn that Nick’s surgery had been completed successfully.. . . more

Newsround - 22nd February
Snippets of text found in the press regarding this week ends games.. . . more

Perkins Signs For Blanketmen - 22nd February
Witney United have completed the transfer of Christian Perkins from Abingdon Town. Perkins is set to make a return debut against Shrivenham in the Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division tomorrow.. . . more

Player And Club Censured - 21st February
Stemming from the match officials reports following the Carterton v Almondsbury fixture on January 5th, a full investigation of events was made by the OFA and the Hellenic League, with findings and action taken against the player reported and the home club.. . . more

A Pleasure to Referee - 21st February
Kieren Bushnell is a referee on the Sport Italia Hellenic League, with a day job in the ‘Oxford Mail’ as a Sports Reporter. On Tuesday evening he visited one of the Premier Division’s strugglers Fairford Town whose opponent’s are also at the ‘wrong end’ of the league table.. . . more

Thorne Injured in Senior Cup Clash - 20th February
During Tuesday evening’s Oxfordshire Senior Cup tie between local neighbours Kidlington and Old Woodstock Town, Town player Nick Thorne received a serious leg injury.. . . more

United v United - 20th February
Witney United confirm a fixture against Blue Square Conference Oxford United in a friendly on Tuesday 26th February at Marriotts Stadium with a 7-30pm kick off.. . . more

Looking To Maintain Momentum - 20th February
After a good win against Witney United last Saturday Wantage Town hope to keep the momentum going in their away match against Badshot Lea this Saturday. . . . more

Prem v First Senior Cup Quarter Final - 18th February
Premier Division Kidlington take on near neighbours Old Woodstock Town, who are chasing promotion from First Division One West, in the Quarter Final of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup at Yarnton Road on Tuesday evening K.O. 7:45pm . . . more

Great News For Chinnor - 18th February
Chinnor FC members of Sport Italia Hellenic Division One East received great news on 12th February 2008 when the village Playing Fields Management Committee received notification that their plans for the redevelopment of the playing fields at Station Road, Chinnor have been accepted. . . more

Close But No Cigar - 18th February
Fairford Town were 15 minutes away from getting a point at home against North Leigh, but two late goals saw the league leaders run out 3-1 winners. . . more

Boss Demands Ruthless Streak - 18th February
Shrivenham manager Pete Horwat has demanded to see a ruthless side to his shot-shy team, following their 3-1 defeat at Lydney Town in the Hellenic League Premier Division.. . . more

Heart-Stopping Stuff For Pethick - 18th February
Four goals, four penalties and a dodgy heart for the manager - that was how Chris Pethick (pictured) summed up his side's amazing 2-2 draw away at leaders Easington Sports in the Sport Italia Hellenic League Division One West. . . . more

Hellenic League Hit's Out At NLT Scheduling - 18th February
Poor, or possibly sensationalistic layout management by the paper, have, in the opinion of The Hellenic League board, mocked the stance being taken by the Hellenic League and a growing number of other English Leagues of intolerance within football for Inappropriate Language. . . . more

Jamie Mills Transfers To Witney - 17th February
Witney have completed the transfer of midfielder Jamie Mills from Hungerford Town going straight into the squad for the trip to Wantage yesterday. . . . more

The Games This Weekend - 17th February
Synopsis of all yesterdays action, including a report of the Hungerford - Greenwich last 16 Carlsberg FA Vase replay - select from left hand menu.

Transfers & Loans - 17th February
Hectic week for transfers with ten player transfers being finalised on Friday although a number of them were known of earlier in the week.. . . more

Imperative Points - 15th February
Stewart Jones insists it is "imperative" his Winterbourne United side take three points from tomorrow's big home game with sixth-placed Cheltenham Saracens. . . . more

Next Games Critical - 15th February
Barry Granger has declared the next few games as "critical" to Tytherington Rocks' chances of promotion to the Premier Division. . . . more

Character Is The Key - 15th February
Paul Weeks is bracing his Almondsbury Town players for a rocky run-in as they prepare to wrest the Premier Division top spot back from the clutches of their nearest challengers. . . . more

Quick Trip For Kiddy - 15th February
After Kidlington’s win over local rivals Witney United in the HPL Floodlit Cup semi-final 1st leg on Tuesday evening the club will travel the short distance to Bicester in good form. . . . more

Two More For Webb - 15th February
David Webb, manager of Sport Italia Hellenic League Premier Division club Highworth Town, has brought in two more new signings. . . . more

Rude Awakening ! - 15th February
Cirencester United boss Chokri Kartit is aiming to give a wake-up call to his regular first-team players by dropping them all for the match at Clanfield.. . . more

Dyton – It's Good To Be Back - 15th February
Co-Manager Alan Dyton is determined to stamp his authority on the Shrivenham team after returning to the club following a seven-month absence.. . . more

Win Boosts Resolve - 15th February
Tomorrow, Ardley travel to Hereford to take on Pegasus Juniors. Words of wisdom from Dan Still and midweek performance against Hook Norton will have gone some way to restoring Ardley's positive resolve.. . . more

We'll Still Give It A Go - 15th February
Fairford Town have added promising young striker Joe Dorey to their squad ahead of tomorrow's clash with Premier Division leaders North Leigh at Cinder Lane. . . more

Bloomfield Boost - 15th February
Abingdon will be hoping that the return of striker Carl Bloomfield (pictured) from suspension will give them a boost at home to 6th placed Shortwood United on Saturday.. . . more

Another Tough One - 15th February
Bicester Town bowed out of the HPL Floodlit Cup after a 2-1 extra-time defeat at Flackwell Heath on Tuesday and face another testing league fixture tomorrow, with a local derby against Kidlington.. . . more

No Less Than 53 for Season- 14th February
Shrivvy Manager Pete Horwat has now set his players a minimum target of 53 points for the season, one more than their tally for last season.. . . more

Upbeat Webb Despite Drubbing - 14th February
Determined Dave Webb pledged not to get too despondent after his Highworth Town side were crushed 4-0 by title-chasing North Leigh at the Elms on Tuesday night. . . . more

Hamp Moves To Bicester - 14th February
Last night striker Adam Hamp completed a transfer from Ardley United to Bicester Town. Adam joined Ardley from Bicester in the summer as was named as captain on his arrival.. . . more

Looking To Kick On Against Basement Boys - 14th February
One West side Clanfield are set to include new signing James Shutt for the match against basement boys Cirencester United on Saturday.. . . more

Dyton Back With Shrivvy - 13th February
Alan Dyton has made a sensational return to Sport Italia Hellenic League club Shrivenham just seven months after stepping down as co-manager. Dyton (pictured) quit Shrivenham at the end of last season,. . . more

Wantage Looking to Bounce Back - 13th February
Sport Italia Hellenic Premier Club Wantage Town’s Manager Richie Bourne, said: “We'll be looking to bounce back after a disappointing result at Shortwood." . . . more

Hypnotist Extraordinaire at Wallingford Sports Park on Saturday 22nd March at 8.00pm
The comical laughter is non-stop and the participants are truly the stars of the show. One of the most qualified Hypnotists in the UK, Kris Von Sponneck has entertained world wide, combining outstanding psychological entertainment with safe, ethical methods.. . . more

Oxford City Sign Nomad Player On Contract - 13th February
Talented young player Mark Bell has progressed through the youth side and Sport Italia Hellenic One Oxford City Nomads` team and has worked very hard to secure a contract. . . . more

Job Swap at Bisley - 12th February
Following discussions at the end of last week there has been a reversal of roles within the Management structure at Bisley F.C. . . . more

Home Fixture Reward For Replay Success - 11th February
A Hungerford victory in the replay against Greenwich will result in a Carlsberg FA Vase Quarter Final Fixture at home to past winners Whitley Bay, on March 1st. . . . more

Kidlington Pleased Player Stays - 11th February
Manager Paul Lee is delighted that top goal man Jimmy Deabill (pictured) has turned down an approach from another Premier League Club . . . . more

Happy, Smiley, Faces - 11th February
Paul Burke spent the whole of Saturday night with a grin on his face after his "Bassett" side ended their miserable form in style,with a 2-1 win over league leaders Easington Sports. . . more

Words Of Inspiration - 11th February
An inspiring half-time team talk from Pete Horwat may not have altered Shrivenham's fortunes, but it provided a much more acceptable second half performance for the manager as they beat AFC Wallingford 3-1.. . . more

Webb Pleased With Highworth Win - 11th February
Dave Webb watched his young make-shift Highworth Town side pick up a 3-1 away win at Ardley United in the Hellenic League Premier Division, and then admitted the "future's bright". . . . more

Transfers & Loans to 9th February
Another eight players moved clubs in the past seven days with Bicester Town signing two and letting two move on. . . more

Bicester Town Reserves Go - 9th February
Following a series of matches that caused problems for Bicester Town Club Officials the decision was taken during the past few days to withdraw the team from competition... . . more

Biggest Game In 19 years For Hungerford - 8th February
Hungerford Town players go into the club’s biggest match in 19 years full of confidence and with the message from manager Alan Clark that "they can make their Wembley dreams become reality".. . . more

Injuries Strike Ardley - 8th February
Ardley go into the weekends clash against Highworth Town with an injury crisis, missing four key players , "injury man" Graham Bowerman (pictured) has been putting in extra time .. . . more

Kartit Still Confident - 8th February
Cirencester United continue their bid to beat the drop at home to Headington Amateurs.. . . more

Out For 8 - 8th February
Cheltenham Saracens will be without striker Joe Tustain (pictured) for eight games after he received a 35-day ban from the Gloucestershire FA.. . . more

Top Six Spot? - 8th February
Shortwood can regain their place in the top six with victory over Wantage Town at Meadowbank.. . . more

New "Bourne" Identities - 8th February
Stewart Jones has warned he is not afraid to add new faces to his squad in the bid to deliver title success to Winterbourne United. . . more

Tough One - 8th February
Wootton Bassett boss Paul Burke is praying for a change of luck so his side can turn around their miserable Hellenic League Division One West season.. . . more

Shrivvy Role Reversal - 8th February
Shrivenham manager Pete Horwat is expecting a role reversal this week as they visit lowly AFC Wallingford.. . . more

Steep Challenge For Highworth - 8th February
After facing an uphill struggle to get his side back to winning ways, Highworth Town boss Dave Webb (pictured) will be up against another one tomorrow - literally.  . . more

Fingers Crossed - 7th February
Following two scheduled fixtures falling foul to the weather Kidlington hope that the weekend fixture against Harrow Hill will see Oxfordshire side playing again. . . more

Mind That Cat!! - 7th February
"I think someone must have run over a black cat!" says Oxford United coach Mickey Lewis as the Blue Square Conference side were knocked out of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup By Hellenic League North Leigh  . . match report

Jesse James Battles On - 7th February
Bob Ford may have brought the end to gun slinger Jesse James' notoriety in 1882, but 126 years on, Hooky's own "Jesse" James is still duelling on to stop a Ford appearing at The Bourne.  . . more

Regan’s First Win - 5th February
Malmesbury Vic’s manager Kenny Regan finally recorded his first victory in charge of the Sport Italia Hellenic One West strugglers  . . more

Berks & Bucks Football Review - 5th February
Similar to previously advised by the Oxon FA last month, the Berks & Bucks will be running 3 events between 26th Feb & 14th March where the future of football in their jursidiction will be discussed and debated.  . . more

Football Further Education - 4th February
Swindon College and Blue Square Premier Club, Forest Green Rovers are now into the 5th year of a successful partnership which offers successful applicants the opportunity to play for the club while completing their full time education at Swindon College. Steve Hale, Academy Co-ordinator, provides full details of the scheme. . . more

Learning Curve - 4th February
Fairford Two goals from the prolific Jamie Gosling and a Dave Tyler own goal helped Hungerford to a comfortable 3-0 win at Fairford.  . . more

Highworth Reverse - 4th February
Highworth Town's barren spell continued with a disappointing 2-1 reverse against Shortwood at the Elms.  . . more

Double Deuces - 4th February
Pete Horwat still had Las Vegas on the brain when he took an almighty gamble against Hellenic League high rollers Almondsbury Town, and he almost hit the jackpot.  . . more

Pethick Hard To Please - 4th February
Purton may have smashed sorry Banbury United Reserves for six on Saturday, but manager Chris Pethick was far from impressed with his side's performance. . . more

Transfers & Loans to 1st February
The club involved in the most moves this past week was Kidlington.  . . more

Kidlington Movements - 1st February

The transfer window for the higher echelon clubs may have closed at midnight yesterday, but not so at Hellenic League level, with two going from Kidlington and Jermaine Ferriera arriving.. . . more

Martin Stays - 31st January
Dan Still is pleased to announce that Phil Martin (image) has turned down a chance to join Premier Division rivals Witney United.. . . more

Back In Action - 1st February
Tytherington Rocks host the first division's second-placed side Old Woodstock Town, having been without a fixture for almost a month. . . more

Five Back - 1st February
Promotion-chasing Winterbourne United have five players back for the big away clash with in-form Oxford City Nomads. . . more

New Man Up Front For Almonds - 1st February
New signing Paul Metheringham is set to go straight into the Almondsbury Town side at Shrivenham tomorrow as they seek to extend their unbeaten league record this season.. . . more

Key Players Missing - 1st February
Tommorrow Kidlington travel to bottom club Harrow Hill without 27 goal leading scorer Big Jimmy Deabill and defender Darren Clare. . . more

Hill Still Looking For Win - 1st February
The prospect of Harrow Hill going through the season without a win is looking increasingly likely after their 3-1 defeat at North Leigh last week. . . more

Clash Of The Past Champions - 1st February
Two former Hellenic League champions meet at the Elms Recreation Ground tomorrow when 2005 title winners Highworth Town take on Shortwood United. The Wood, crowned in 1985 and 1992. . . more

Pegged Head To Head- 1st February
Lydney and Ardley, level-pegging in the table, go head-to-head at the Recreation Ground tomorrow.. . . more

Rutter Debut - 1st February
Tom Rutter is set to make his first Cheltenham Saracens appearance when Gerry Oldham's side go to Letcombe tomorrow.. . . more

Full Strength For Vale - 1st February
Cirencester United have a full-strength squad for tomorrow's tip to Pewsey Vale, with manager Chokri Kartit being the only casualty of a midweek training session, as he broke his wrist.. . . more

Return To Form? - 1st February
Highworth Town boss Dave Webb is looking for a return to form from his players as they play host to Shortwood United.. . . more

Nothing To Lose - 1st February
Pete Horwat believes his Shrivenham side have got "nothing to lose" as they face Almondsbury Town.. . . more

Survival Course - 1st February
Both ends of the Hellenic League Premier Division spectrum will be on show tomorrow at Cinder Lane as Fairford Town entertain Hungerford Town.. . . more

Newsround - 1st February
Snippets of text found in the press regaring this week ends games.. . . more

Youngsters Boost Burke - 1st February
Although Wootton Bassett boss Paul Burke has had little to smile about so far this season, the recent performances of two of his youngest stars have filled him with encouragement.. . . more

Abbot's Await NorLye - 1st February
Abingdon will be hoping to beat the weather this weekend as they take on 2nd placed North Leigh at Culham Road.. . . more