Chinnor Seeking First Win - 27th August

Chinnor FC go in search of their first win of the season when they travel to play Farnborough Reserves.

Manager Richard Carr hopes to welcome back Richard Avery but is still without Lewis Craker, Gary Marshall and Ed Barnett. It also looks likely that Tim Rantle will be leaving the club as Carr has received a seven day approach from a Hellenic Premier League side.

Asked about this Saturday’s game Carr commented “It’s always a difficult place to go as it’s a big pitch and they have a young mobile side. I expect a tough encounter as both sides will be keen to get their first win of the season”

Third Time Lucky? - 20th August

Could it be third time lucky for Chinnor FC as this week they have resubmitted plans for the redevelopment of their clubhouse and ground to include everything necessary for step 6 football.

The latest plans have had to be amended as the positioning of the floodlights was not to the liking of the Environmental Officer. The new plans mean moving the first team pitch completely but have been submitted after consultation with the Planning Officer and appear to tick every box. These new plans actually position the floodlights where original planning approval was granted two years ago but unfortunately mean part of the main clubhouse will need demolishing to fit the pitch in. The planning granted two years ago involved a much larger new building which unfortunately proved beyond fund raising capabilities. Currently the decision date scheduled for a planning response is the 2nd September. Chairman of Chinnor FC Kevin Avery is extremely hopeful that planning will be granted and if this is the case the he believes all going well redevelopment would start at the end of the season.

Cricket Keeps Chinnor On The Road -19th August

Chinnor take to the road again for their second game of the season, this time away to Newbury on Saturday, due to the conflict with cricket at Station Road until the end of August.

Ian Braun, Michael Byrne and Matt Tapping will return to first team contention after missing the trip to South Kilburn but Chinnor will be without Ed Barnett and Lewis Craker, in addition to their longer term absentees. Last season neither game could see Chinnor and Newbury separated and in both games it was the Berkshire side who came from behind to earn a share a spoils, so another tight game should be expected on Saturday at Faraday Road.

Manager Richard Carr was extremely pleased with how his side performed in the opening game at South Kilburn despite missing six regulars from last years side, Chinnor could easily have come away from West London with a victory. Carr commented “The young lads who came in did everything that was asked of them & we stuck to our game plan throughout. If we can eradicate the mistakes we made which cost us both goals I am sure we can enjoy a successful season”.

Six Out For Start - 13th August

Chinnor go into Saturday’s league opener away at South Kilburn missing six of last years first team through a combination of injuries and unavailability.

Last years two leading scorers Gary Marshall and Tim Rantle are both out as well as defenders Richard Avery, Michael Byrne, and Andy Louise. Chinnor do welcome back defender Ed Barnett who has returned to the club after a season away playing for local rivals Thame United. Other additions to the squad are youngsters Rory Lonsdale and James Hawes who both step up from the reserve team along with new signing Jon Ayres who joins the club from local football.

Manager Richard Carr is in fairly buoyant mood despite the early season absentees, commenting.“South Kilburn away is always a tough fixture but I am confident our strength in depth & team spirit will mean we will still be competitive on the day”. This season is particularly important to Chinnor as they expect a decision on their latest planning application by the first week of September, if the decision is positive the potential of having G grade facilities in place for season 2011/12 will become a real possibility.

Charter Status for Chinnor - 2nd July

Richard Carr, Secretary of Division One East Club Chinnor, has announced that the recently formed “Chinnor Football in the Community” have achieved FA Charter Standard Community Club” status.

This achievement comes as a result of a tremendous amount of work led by Chairman Terry Devine. The men’s club has always had strong links with Chinnor Youth with the majority of the senior side having come through the ranks. This new “Community” status should enhance this relationship and help ensure the future of football within Chinnor. The coming season marks the 40th anniversary of Chinnor Youth, this award is the icing on the cake.

A second piece of positive news is that yesterday a new planning application was submitted to South Oxon District Council. This revised plan sees the club’s Station Road ground brought up to Grade G status including floodlighting & covered accommodation. It also includes a completely renovated clubhouse on the existing site. The club are very hopeful that this application will be passed without too much trouble as an earlier application has already been granted permission. If everything runs smoothly the plan would be for work to take place in the summer of 2011 ready for the 2011/12 season.

Training Starts - 28th June

Chinnor FC of Division 1 East commence training for the new season this Thursday 1st July at 7pm at their Station Road ground. The club will again be running four Saturday sides, two in the Hellenic, & two in the Wycombe Senior League. All players old & new are welcome along & anyone interested should contact secretary Richard Carr on 07786 115089.