'Robins' Looking For A Win - 19th February

Clanfield will hope to get back on track in their League campaign on Saturday when Trowbridge Town are the visitors to Radcot Road following successive defeats against promotion candidates Cheltenham Saracens and Wootton Bassett Town.

They may well be without a number of regulars.Definitely out is Craig Mays who is not available and Ollie Oswin, Ben Acock, and Steve Olphert all received knocks in the midweek fixture whilst Adam Little has missed the last two with work commitments. Anthony Frendo and Rupert McFarlane return after missing the Bassett match due to work.

Clanfield from: Brain;Brooks;Oswin;Dickinson;Acock;Paprocki;Coules;Everett;Olphert;Rodgers; Hunt;Ward;Bush;Frendo;McFarlane;Little;

Robin's Visit Sara's on Saturday - 11th February

Clanfield face a formidable task when they visit high flying Cheltenham Saracens on Saturday. Robins Joint Manager Peter Osborne is in no doubt that
Saras will be in the Promotion mix at the end of the season; "They are always there or thereabouts and their Manager Gerry Oldham always puts out a side that wants to play football in the way that it should be played; good passing and good quality players who know where the goal is"

Osborne himself will miss the game due to work commitments whilst Alan Rodgers faces a late fitness test but Ben Acock and Chris Hunt return after
skiing holidays.

Clanfield(from) Brain;Brooks;Paprocki;Oswin;Dickinson;Little;Olphert;Everett;Frendo;Rodgers; Mays;Coules; Court; Acock; Hunt;Jordan

News From The 'Robin's Nest' - 5th February

Clanfield face the difficult task of stopping the prolific Headington Amatuers at Radcot Road on Saturday.

This will be the Robins first taste of League action since Boxing Day although the Club have been able to play two midweek friendlies. Amatuers already have two wins over Clanfield this season winning the reverse league match and in the Oxfordshire Senior Cup. Rob Coules returns from a skiing trip but Ben Acock and Chris Hunt are still on the piste and Joint Manager Peter Osborne has work commitments.

Clanfield from: Brain;Brooks;Oswin;Dickinson;Little;Frendo;Everett;Olphert;Rodgers;Mays;Bush;Paprocki;Ward; Mcfarlane;Court;Jordan;Coules;

Hopefully A Game- 29th January

Clanfield hope to play their first league match since Boxing Day but have a number of players unavailable for the short trip to North Leigh Reserves. Ben Acock,Rob Coules, and Chris Hunt are all away skiing whilst Joint Manager Jason Court has been unwell recently.Veteran Rupert Mcfarlane is added to the squad.

Clanfield (from); Brain;Brooks;Oswin;Dickinson;Little;Frendo;Olphert;Everett;RodgersMays;BushWard;Mcfarlane; Osborne;Jordan;

'Robins' Ready to Face 'Bassett' - 20th January

Clanfield hope to get back in to Hellenic League Division One West action when Wootton Bassett Town are the scheduled visitors to Radcot Road on Saturday.

With weather conditions causing havoc for recent matches and training the Club were pleased to accept an invitation to provide opposition to Zamaretto Premier Club Didcot Town on Tuesday evening. Missing a number of regulars the Robins were 1 - 0 down at halftime but a flurry of late goals gave Stuart Peace's men a 7 - 0 win. Joint Manager Peter Osborne was however pleased. "This was far better than training in a very confined space. We had to work very hard to contain very good opposition on a perfect surface and the players will benefit from getting mileage into their legs and air in their lungs. We had a number of players missing and the players who came in will see the level that they need to play first team football or if they aspire to playing at a higher level"

Veteran Chris Hunt and teenager Alex Bush have returned from holiday but Rob Coules who is away ski-ing is not available.

Clanfield(from);Brain;Brooks;Acock;Oswin;Dickinson;Little;Everett;Frendo;Olphert;Rodgers;Mays;Paprocki;Ward;Hunt;Bush;Court;Osborne

Robins' Chairman Nominated - 7th January

The dedication of Clanfield Chairman John Osborne has seen him nominated yesterday for a 'Snow Hero' award through BBC Radio Oxfordshire's Breakfast Programme.

Club Press Officer Trevor Cuss advise.; "With Oxfordshire, and in particular Witney, suffering severe traffic problems due to the heavy overnight snow. Clanfield Chairman John Osborne a Milkman during the day, was nominated, by "Nicola Of Witney," as a Snow Hero in BBC Oxfords Breakfast programme on Wednesday morning. Apparently Nicola had not expected any milk delivery and praised John for his efforts when she found a couple of pints of gold top nestling in the snow."

"Radio Oxford Presenter Malcolm Boyden enquired whether John was the former West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper or 'perhaps he has no connection with football at all'. Malcolm, your Snow Hero is the major reason why Clanfield FC continues to exist!"

Robins Seeking Revenge At 'Crick' - 30th December

Clanfield will try to seek revenge from Cricklade Town on Saturday, their Wiltshire visitors having already won at Radcot Road this season when knocking them out of The 'Bluefin' Insurance Brokers Hellenic Challenge Cup at the 1st round stage.

Rob Coules and Rupert McFarlane who were not available last weekend are added to the squad whilst Chris Hunt will also be added provided he returns from holiday in time.

Clanfield(from)Brain;Brooks;Acock;Dickinson;Oswin;Little;Everett;Olphert;Frendo;Rodgers;Mays;Paprocki;Ward;Osborne;Court;Coules;McFarlane;Hunt

Festive Availability for 'The Robins' - 23rd December

Clanfield have a number of players unavailable for their Boxing Day clash with Letcombe at Radcot Road. Rob Coules,Chris Hunt, Rupert McFarlane and Alex Bush are all away over the festive period and there are still doubts concerning Anthony Frendo.

On the credit side Craig Mays who was at a wedding for last weeks postponed fixture with Wootton Bassett returns to the
squad.

Clanfield(from) Brain; Paprocki; Acock; Dickinson; Oswin; Little, Olphert; Brooks; Everett; Rodgers; Mays; Frendo; Osborne, Court

Robins Face Jinx Manager - 17th December

Joint Managers Jason Court and Peter Osborne face their Jinx Manager on Saturday when the duo take the West Oxfordshire outfit to Dave Turners' Wootton Bassett Town. for what promises to be a difficult fixture with their higher placed hosts.The joint managers have failed to secure victories over Turner managed sides at both Pewsey Vale and Wootton Bassett since taking up
the managerial reigns.

Last weeks' debutant Craig Mays (wedding) and Chris Hunt(holiday)are definitely out whilst there are 50-50 doubts for Rob Coules(Flu) and assault victim Anthony Frendo.

Clanfield(from)Brain;Paprocki;Oswin;Dickinson;Acock;Little;Everett;Olphert;Court;Rodgers;Brooks;Bush;Osborne McFarlaneCoules;Frendo.

News from Radcot Road - 10th December

After a welcome win at home to Launton Sports last weekend Clanfield face a difficult trip to high flying Purton and make a number of forced changes.

Rob Coules (work) and last weeks four goal hero Chris Hunt(holiday) is unavailable whilst skipper Anthony Frendo was the victim of an assault in Oxford last weekend and is also unable to play. Ben Acock who was a late withdrawal last week and Kevin Brooks returns from holiday whilst Craig Mays is expected to join from Witney United.

CLANFIELD(from)Brain,Paprocki;Dickinson;Oswin;Little;Olphert;Everett;Bush;Rodgers,Osborne;Jarrett;Acock;Brooks;Court;Mays.

Back Home - 4th December

Clanfield return to their Radcot Road ground for the first time since October 24th when they entertain Launton Sports for a match in One West.

The demise of Harrow Hill, two successive away league matches and two successive away Cup Matches have seen the team on the road for five of the last six matches.

Joint Manager Peter Osborne sees a difficult December ahead; "We meet Launton who are under new Management on Saturday followed by Purton and Wootton Bassett Town away with Letcombe at home on Boxing Day. We must look to improve our home performances particularly".

Kevin Brooks (holiday) and Jason Court (work) are not available but Eddie Everett returns from holiday and Adam Little has recovered from flu. Darren Coleman and James Williams are added to the squad whilst teenager Alex Bush who came on as a late substitute last week retains his place.

Clanfield (From) Brain, Coules, Acock, Dickenson, Hunt, Frendo, Olphert, Paprocki, Bush, Osborne, Everett, Little, Coleman, Williams.

Cup Action for Clanfield - 26th November

Clanfield face another difficult encounter when they visit Flackwell Heath who sit comfortably mid table in the Premier Division with games in hand.

The West Oxfordshire side put up a sterling performance in last weeks Oxfordshire Senior Cup clash with Headington Amateurs but failure to convert an 80th minute penalty which would have brought them level cost them dear, eventually losing four two.

Clanfield have problems for Saturday. Eddie Everet t(holiday) and Joint manager Jason Court ( work) are definitely out while Alan Rodgers and Rupert McFarlane face late fitness tests. Rob Coules, not available last week, and James Arthur are added to the squad.

CLANFIELD(from) Brain;Hunt;Oswin;Dickenson;Acock;Little;Olphert;Frendo;Rodgers;Brooks;Williams;Coules;Arthurs;McFarlane;Osborne;

No Illusions - 18th November

Clanfield are under no illusions as to the magnitude of their task when they visit high riding Headington Amateurs on Saturday.

The freescoring 'A's" have a four goals to one league home victory this season over their West Oxfordshire opponents. For this Oxfordshire Cup game Rob Coules is not available but Alan Rodgers and veteran Rupert McFarlane
are added to the squad.

Clanfield(From): Brain;Acock;Oswin;Dickenson;Little;Olphert;Frendo;Brooks;Everett;Williams;Rodgers;Hunt;Court;Osborne;McFarlane;

Jim Newman Trophy - 2nd July

FTL Futbol One West side Clanfield 85 will be hosting the annual Jim Newman Trophy in August .This season seven clubs from the western side of the Hellenic area and Faringdon, from the North Berks League, compete for the trophy during the first week in August.

The Jim Newman Trophy: (All Matches played at Clanfield 85 FC)
Saturday 1st August - Witney United FC vs Faringdon Town FC - Kick Off 2pm
Saturday 1st August - Clanfield 85 FC vs Shrivenham FC - Kick Off 5pm
Sunday 2nd August - Fairford Town FC vs Letcombe FC - Kick Off 2pm
Sunday 2nd August - North Leigh vs Carterton FC - Kick Off 5pm

Semi Final ties to be played on Tuesday 4th August
Winners of Match No 1 v Winners of Match No 2 - Kick Off 7.30pm
Semi Final ties to be played on Thursday 6th August
Winners of Match No 3 v Winners of Match No 4 - Kick Off 7.30pm

The Final being played on Sunday 9th August - Kick Off 4.00pm