Tough Task for Clanfield - 2nd September

Clanfield face a difficult trip to Winterbourne United on Saturday as the first of a number of difficult games in September. The Robins face Cheltenham Saracens at home next week followed by a home clash with Warminster Town in the FA Vase and a trip to unbeaten League Leaders Headington Amateurs at the end of the month

.Chris Blakely is not available, Kevin Brooks and Bradley Bryant are injured,and Ollie Oswin and Dean Mays suspended. Alan Rodgers faces a late fitness test. Ben Acock is available again and Joint Manager Peter Osborne intends to register as a player and add himself to the Squad.

Clanfield (from) Brain; Bush; Rodgers; Butt; Miller; Dixon; S Olphert; C.Mays; Odom; Bishop;Povey; C.Olphert; Cheetham; Acock; Osborne.

Difficult Weekend For Clanfield - 26th August

Clanfield have a difficult Bank Holiday Weekend when they travel to Malmesbury Victoria on Saturday and entertain Hook Norton on Monday.

Both Opponents were relegated from the Premier Division at the end of last season and both will be looking for an early return to the top flight Kevin Brooks and Bradley Bryant remain on the Injured list whilst Ben Acock is not available.

Clanfield;(from) Brain;Coleman;Rodgers;Butt:Oswin;Blakely;Dixon;S.Olphert;Bishop;DMays;CMays;Odom;Miller;Bush;Bowers;Povey;

Odom Re-Joins Clanfield - 22nd August

Mark Odom has re-joined Clanfield and took his place in the Robins line up against Cricklade Town on Saturday.

Odom played for Clanfield during season 2008-2009 but left to join neighbours Carterton in September 2009. The experienced midfielder/striker is a welcome addition to the Robins squad which Joint Managers Jason Court and Peter Osborne hope to add to again
shortly.

After The Cup - 18th August

Clanfield return to League action this weekend when free scoring Cricklade Town are the visitors to Radcot Road.

The visitors were involved in a 7-4 home goal feast with Tytherington Rocks in their opening League fixture and will expect to build on that. For the Robins Dan Bishop and Kevin Brooks remain on the injured list and are unlikely to feature whilst Dean Mays and Bradley Bryant (injured) are also doubtful.

Ben Acock unavailable for the FA Cup match with Fareham Town is added to the Squad whilst Joint Managers Peter Osborne and Jason Court hope to make a new signing in time for the game.

Clanfield (from);Brain;Coleman;Rodgers;Butt;Oswin;Blakely;S.Olphert;Dixon;Bryant;C.Mays;D.Mays,Bush;Miller;Bowers;Povey;Acock;Bishop;Brooks.

FA Cup Fever Hits Clanfield - 13th August

The sleepy West Oxfordshire village of Clanfield has been hit by FA Cup fever. Tomorrow will see the local football team play their first ever FA Cup match away at Fareham Town.

One of Clanfield's oldest supporters 87 years old, Bert Cross, will be making the journey to the South Coast. Speaking to our reporter Bert said "The whole village is going barmy! I reckon half of Clanfield will be there cheering on the team. Whole families are making the trip with many making a weekend of it and staying overnight at the nearby holiday resorts of Southsea and Hayling Island. I think it's wonderful for the village - I can remember watching Clanfield play as a very young lad and many a time having to clear the cow pats off the pitch before Kick-off!"

There's sure to be a real party atmosphere at Fareham on Saturday as a local plastics manufacturer has given 250 red and white beach balls (Clanfield's colours) to the club. No doubt Clanfield are hoping that one ball may help repeat the good fortune that Middlesbrough enjoyed against Liverpool two seasons ago.

Chairman, John Osborne can rightly feel proud when his team takes to the field on Saturday. The Robins were delighted by their acceptance into this years Competition and will be one of the lowest ranked Clubs taking part.They face a daunting task.Their opponents have a history of success in Cup Competitions having reached the FA Trophy Final in 1986/87 and have on three occasions reached the First Round Proper of the FA Cup.

Clanfield have a number of changes to personnel this season.Rob Coules,Eddie Everett,and Adam Little have left for pastures new whilst new arrivals includeJamie Butt,Chris Blakeley,Danny Dixon, all fromCarterton, and Dean Mays from local football having previously played for Old Woodstock Town. Dan Bishop joins Clanfield from Highworth Town and James Bowers from Cheltenham Saracens have returned after a seasons absence. The transfer of Matt Povey from Malmesbury Victoria was completed on Thursday morning and he will be able to take his place in the squad for the weekend.

The Robins have a number of doubts for Saturday though as Dan Bishop missed the midweek match with Lydney Town due to injury and Ollie Oswin,Steve Olphert,Dean Mays and Kevin Brooks all received heavy knocks and are doubtful. Clanfield will select from: Brain; Brooks; Coleman; Rodgers; Oswin; Butt; Blakely; Dixon; S Olphert; D Mays; Bishop: C Mays; Bowers; Bush; Bryant; Acock; Povey

Jim Newman Trophy -1st July

The Draw has been made for Clanfield FC`s Annual Jim Newman Memorial Trophy. All games will be played at Clanfield's Radcot Road ground. The Competition will provide a feast of football over a period of eight days.

First Round
Saturday July 31st Shrivenham v Letcombe 2.00 pm
Clanfield v Witney and District FA 5.00pm
Sunday August 1st Carterton v Faringdon Town 1.00pm
Witney United v Purton 4.00pm
Semi-Finals
Tuesday August 3rd Clanfield or WDFA v Carterton or Faringdon Town 7.30pm
Thursday August 5th Shrivenham or Letcombe v Witney United or Purton 7.30pm

Final
Saturday August 7th - Kick Off 5.00pm

Spectators will be made very welcome at all games.

Clanfield Seeking Match - 2nd June

Division One West Clanfield are presently putting together an attractive Pre-Season programme to include the popular and competitve Jim Newman Memorial Trophy and the first staging of their Six-A-Side Competition and are seeking a Pre-Season Fixture away from their Radcot Road base on Saturday July17th 2010. Contact is Joint Manager Peter Osborne on 07817392681.