CHINNOR F C NEWS

Appointed From Within! - 8th July

The newly formed committee of FTL Futbol Hellenic One East club Chinnor FC met last Thursday to discuss the vacant position of first team manager, after all applications were reviewed it was decided to appoint Richard Carr. Having previously held this position for 8 years and after 2 season’s away Carr returns to the role.

Carr is now busily trying to put together a management team which will be looking to improve on the club’s fortunes of the last few seasons & hopefully push for a top half finish. Chinnor Reserves will again be managed by Adam Brooks assisted by Mark Willis.

Pre-season training has started and any new players are most welcome to attend the football club on either Tuesday or Thursday nights at 7.15pm.

Ridgley Calls it a Day - 20th June

At last nights first committee meeting of the 2008-2009 season Manager Dave Ridgley called it a day as manager of FTL FutbolL Hellenic League One East Club Chinnor FC.

After lengthy thoughts since the end of last season Dave handed in his resignation to the newly formed Chinnor FC committee. Dave would like to thank all the staff and players that have both worked and played for him and wishes the club all the best for the future. He said his decision was both right for him and the club. Ridgley has been a member of Chinnor FC for 34 years and will remain on the clubs committee for the season ahead and he will be looking to pursue a part in the bringing together all of the football elements in the village which will put the club in good stead for the future. Dave began discussions near the end of last season with the youth and ladies sections and all parties agree it’s a positive move for all concerned. It’s just a matter now of putting a structure in place.

Richard Carr the secretary of Chinnor wished to put on record the club’s thanks to Dave for the job he did last year as manager in trying times for the club. Richard added that he was pleased that Dave was going to remain a part of the club’s committee as his help an ambition were things the club desperately needed as they strive to move forward both on and off the field.

Chinnor FC are now looking for applicants for the position of manager and anyone interested should, in the first instance, contact secretary Richard Carr