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Player Transfers - 30th November
A fairly quiet week with just five players moving clubs but interestingly includes two goalkeepers, Gareth Tucker moving to Ardley and Richard Barrett to Witney.
| |
Moved From |
Moved To |
| Gareth Tucker |
Kidlington |
Ardley United |
| James De-Banks |
Milton United |
Bicester Town |
| Richard Barrett |
North Leigh |
Witney United |
| Lewis Mackay |
Abingdon Town |
Didcot Town |
| Aaran Davies |
Easington Sports |
Launton Sports |
Player Registrations More players registered in the past week take the total past 3500. |
Player Transfers - 24th November
A sudden rush of transfers this past week with nineteen player’s moving clubs.
| |
|
Moved From |
Moved To |
| Rob |
Cruse |
Cheltenham Saracens |
Almondsbury |
| Daniel |
Foster |
Henley Town |
Finchampstead |
| Richard |
Williams |
Binfield |
Finchampstead |
| Carl |
Reeves |
Marlow United |
Holyport |
| Tim |
Yemm |
Harrow Hill |
Lydney Town |
| Matthew |
Gregor |
Launton Sports |
Milton United |
| Robert |
McLay |
Hungerford Town |
Newbury |
| Steven |
Nott-Macaire |
Chalfont Wasps |
Chinnor |
| Trannell |
Richardson |
Kintbury Rangers |
Milton United |
| Nick |
Jones |
Harrow Hill |
Milton United |
| Alex |
Welsh |
Witney United |
Bicester Town |
| Adam |
Davis |
Chalfont Wasps |
Flackwell Heath |
| Benjamin |
Chadbone |
Chalfont Wasps |
Flackwell Heath |
| Shaun |
Thorp |
Newbury |
Kintbury Rangers |
| Austin |
Best |
Henley Town |
Kintbury Rangers |
| Jamie |
Thomas |
Henley Town |
Kintbury Rangers |
| James |
Hastie |
Hook Norton |
Easington Sports |
| Mark |
Threlfall |
North Leigh |
Carterton |
| Liam |
Ilsley |
Witney United |
Wantage Town |
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Player Transfers - 16th November
Player movements down in the past week, bringing the total number of moves so far this season to a total of 138.
| |
|
Moved From |
Moved To |
| Rhys |
Denton |
Kidlington |
Old Woodstock Tn |
| Adam |
French |
Bicester Town |
Letcombe |
| Alex |
Feaver |
Easington Sports |
Hook Norton |
| Terry |
Muckleberg |
Hook Norton |
Bicester Town |
| Jonathan |
Da Silva |
Kintbury Rangers |
Milton United |
| Harry |
Swabey |
Finchampstead |
Binfield |
| Justice |
Muze |
De-registered |
Didcot Town |
More players registered in the past week take the total up to 3433.The breakdown by division is listed below:
|
Registered |
Transfer |
| Premier |
1118 |
81 |
| One West |
839 |
33 |
| One East |
953 |
21 |
| Reserve |
97 |
02 |
| Veteran’s |
426 |
01 |
| Total |
3433 |
138 |
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Player Transfers - 9th November
More transfers were sanctioned in the past two weeks bringing the total number of moves so far this season to a total of 131, including a number of Short Term Loan Transfers between clubs. The short term loan of Andy Styles from Witney United to Milton United has been extended by another 28 days and is approaching the maximum 93 days allowed for such transactions.
Interestingly both Lee Moseley and Jez Hobbs have returned to Witney United after a short spell at Clanfield!
More players registered in the past week take the total up to 3173 with the Premier topping 1000.
| |
|
Moved From |
Moved To |
| Blaine |
Fitzgerald |
Pewsey Vale |
Purton |
| Craig |
Shand |
Wootton Bassett |
Hungerford |
| Aaron |
Parfitt |
Witney United |
Reading Town |
| Scott |
Thomas |
Fairford Town |
Abingdon Town |
| Elliot |
Osbourne - Ricketts |
Abingdon Town |
Didcot Town |
| J-Paul |
Hannaway |
Clanfield |
Launton Sports |
| Tom |
Gooding |
Kintbury Rangers |
Henley Town |
| Andrew |
Styles |
Witney United |
Milton United |
| Paul |
Lindsay |
Holyport |
Penn & Tylers G |
| Bradley |
Gill |
Highworth Town |
Shrivenham |
| Andy |
Philpott |
Purton |
Swindon S'Marine |
| Robbie |
Joyce |
Milton United |
Wantage Town |
| Josh |
Cotterall |
Milton United |
Wantage Town |
| Lee |
Moseley |
Clanfield |
Witney United |
| Jez |
Hobbs |
Clanfield |
Witney United |
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Player Transfers -26th October
More transfers were sanctioned in the past week bringing the total number of moves so far this season to a total in excess of 100. The short term loan of Liam Illsley from Witney United to Wantage Town has been extended by another 28 days and is approaching the maximum 93 days allowed for such transactions.
| |
|
Moved From |
Moved To |
| Matthew |
Collis |
Marlow United |
Holyport |
| Stuart |
Cattell |
Witney United |
Kidlington |
| Scott |
Green |
Shortwood Utd |
Harrow Hill |
| James |
Hambidge |
Wootton Bassett |
Malmesbury Vic's |
| Taylor |
Gill |
Fairford Town |
Shrivenham |
| Matt |
Brion |
Chinnor |
Penn & Tylers G |
| Paul |
Massaquoi |
Bisley Sports |
Henley Town |
| Tom |
Hemmings |
Didcot Town |
Bicester Town |
| Joe |
Macklin |
Hungerford Town |
Lydney Town |
| Kieran |
Davis |
Milton United |
Clanfield |
| Jamie |
Bewick |
Oxford City Nom |
Milton United |
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Veteran's League Cup - 26th October
Four groups with top two in each going through to KO stage. Each club will play each club once in the Group Stage. Usual Competition Rules apply
| Group A |
Group B |
Group C |
Group D |
| Ducklington |
Carterton |
Chinnor |
Bampton |
| Moreton Rangers |
Milton Utd |
Chippy Old Boys |
Goring |
| Stonesfield |
OCC |
Kidlington |
Wantage Town |
| Witney Royals |
Oxford City |
Old Hooky |
Wychwood |
|
Shrivenham |
|
|
|
|
|
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Player Registrations & Transfers - 18th October
Players registered in the past week take the total the total up to 3173 with the Premier topping 1000.
| |
|
Moved From |
Moved To |
| Nick |
Jones |
Shortwood Utd |
Harrow Hill |
| Kylo |
Atkinson |
Wokingham & E' |
Henley Town |
| Jamie |
McGahey |
Cricklade Town |
Highworth Tn |
| Tom |
Foley |
Hook Norton |
Easington Spt |
| Alex |
Williams |
Oxford City Nom |
Thame Utd |
| David |
Glover |
Shrivenham |
Swindon S'mar |
| Tom |
Matthews |
Thame United |
Launton Spt’s |
| John |
Stott |
Wantage Town |
Milton Utd |
| John |
Steadman |
Witney United |
Milton Utd (STL) |
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Player Registrations & Transfers - 12th October
Players registered in the past week take the total from 3041 to 3095. The breakdown by division is listed below:
|
Registered |
Transfer |
| Premier |
982 |
53 |
| One West |
759 |
20 |
| One East |
871 |
09 |
| Reserve |
89 |
01 |
| Veteran’s |
394 |
01 |
| Total |
3095 |
84 |
Another eight transfers were sanctioned in the past week bringing the total number of moves so far this season to sixty six.
| Player |
Moved From |
Moved To |
| Stuart |
Cattell |
Thame United |
Witney United |
| Tom |
Jones |
Wootton Bassett |
Purton |
| Luke |
Phillips |
Launton Sports |
Bicester Town |
| Chris |
Plumbe |
Launton Sports |
Milton United |
| Steve |
Crognale |
Bicester Town |
Easington Spt’s |
| Tom |
Smith |
Abingdon Town |
Milton United |
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FA Vase Second Round Draw - 6th October
Two Division One West sides enter the Second Round proper and Division One East Binfield have another chance to progress when they meet Fareham in the replay tomorrow night.
Clanfield have drawn Chalfont St Peter away from home and Wootton Bassett will be travelling to the Bournemouth area to meet Wimborne Town.
If Binfield overcome Fareham Town in tomorrow nights replay the Moles will have a reasonably short trip to Frimley Green.
Witney United travel to Sandhurst Town, and Hook Norton, Shrivenham and Almondsbury all have home ties. Though the Almonds will be facing their old rivals Hungerford Town in an all Hellenic League fixture.
The fixtures will take place on Saturday November 15th.
| Chalfont St Peter |
|
v |
|
Clanfield 85 |
| Frimley Green |
|
v |
|
Fareham Town /Binfield |
| Sandhurst Town |
|
v |
|
Witney United |
| Hook Norton |
|
v |
|
VT |
| Wimborne Town |
|
v |
|
Wootton Bassett Town |
| Shrivenham |
|
v |
|
Hamworthy United |
| Almondsbury Town |
|
v |
|
Hungerford Town |
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Player Registrations & Transfers - 5th October
More players registered in the past week take the total from 2976 to 3041. The breakdown by division is listed below:
|
Registered |
Transfer |
| Premier |
961 |
51 |
| One West |
747 |
19 |
| One East |
850 |
06 |
| Reserve |
89 |
01 |
| Veteran’s |
394 |
01 |
| Total |
3041 |
78 |
Another eight transfers were sanctioned in the past week bringing the total number of moves so far this season to sixty six.
| Player |
Moved From |
Moved To |
| Steve |
Avenell |
Shrivenham |
Malmesbury Vic |
| Jamie |
Butt |
Milton United |
Carterton |
| Neil |
Tattersall |
Old Woodstock T |
Launton Sports |
| Kyle |
Murdoch |
Pewsey Vale |
Cricklade Town |
| Liam |
Illsley (Loan) |
Witney United |
Wantage Town |
| Craig |
Pearman |
Bicester Town |
Hook Norton |
| Benjamin |
Carter |
Hungerford Tn |
Shrivenham |
| Gavin |
Jones |
Milton United |
Wantage Town |
| Jordon |
Weaver |
Witney United |
Bicester Town |
| Peter |
McGunigall |
Pewsey Vale |
Cricklade Town |
| Tom |
Butler |
Bicester Town |
Milton United |
| Andrew |
Styles (Loan) |
Witney United |
Milton United |
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| Presidents Cup - 2nd October
To provide further matches to the rather depleted numbers in Reserve Division Two details for an extra Cup Competition has been resolved.
Competition Rules will apply, with the addition of the rules below:
1. Each club will play the clubs drawn in their Group once either at home or away 2. The 1st and 2nd placed clubs upon completion of the Group phase will go into a Knock Out Competion. 3. The KO phase will will see Four Quarter Final ties drawn with matches, played to a finish on the ground of the 1st named club. 4. Two Semi Final ties will be drawn with the ties being played on the ground of the 1st drawn Club. 5. The arrangements for the Final will be resolved by the Hellenic League Competitions Committee and will be advised when applicable.
| Group A |
Group B |
Group C |
Group D |
| Ardley United |
Chinnor |
Chalfont Wasps |
Clanfield |
| Ascot United |
Cirencester United |
Holyport |
Hook Norton |
| Easington Sports |
Cricklade Town |
Letcombe |
Kintbury Rangers |
| Old Woodstock Town |
Thame United |
Newbury |
Launton Sports |
| Prestwood |
Witney United |
Rayners Lane |
Penn & Tylers Green |
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Shrivenham |
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The Grand Old Men Of Refereeing - 30th September
We are in an era when age does not debar an individual from involvement in sport. The question asked here is can any team of match official’s match or beat this statistic?
At the FTL Futbol Hellenic League One West match between Pewsey Vale and Tytherington Rocks played on Saturday 20th September 2008, the combined ages of the three officials totalled 194 years and 7 months. The youngster was match referee Peter Cobby, a mere 61 Years and 0 months of age. Peter was assisted by two stalwarts of the game, Colin Gould who contributed 66 years and 2 months to the age tally whilst Ernie Jones topped the lot with 67 years and 5 months.
Ernie refereed the game Cricklade Town v Wootton Bassett One West match the previous Saturday as a late stand in when the appointed referee was unable to turn out for the match due to a misunderstanding. It was great to see them taking part and referee using their renowned experience. None of them were left behind when it came to moving with the play.
The effort and commitment put by these three are an example of ‘Service before Self’ and says volumes for their enthusiasm and fitness. Added to the physical commitment Peter Cobby is also a Football Association registered Referee Assessor who operates on the Hellenic League when not officiating, which is not very often.
Can any other team of three top the total of 194 years and about 7 months or how close can you get?
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Player Registrations & Transfers - 28th September
Almost another 100 players registered in the past week as clubs increase their selection options. The breakdown by division is listed below:
|
Registered |
Transfered |
|
Premier
|
944 |
42 |
| One West |
726 |
16 |
| One East |
834 |
6 |
| Reserve |
88 |
1 |
| Veteran’s |
384 |
1 |
| Totals |
2976 |
66 |
| Transfers |
Moved From |
Moved To |
| Gary |
Eggleton |
Wootton Bassett T |
Shrivenham |
| Vicenzo |
Cuva |
Flackwell Heath |
Marlow United |
| John-Paul |
Hannaway |
Witney United |
Clanfield |
| Jez |
Hobbs |
Witney United |
Clanfield |
| Lee |
Moseley |
Witney United |
Clanfield |
| James |
Suarez |
Flackwell Heath |
Reading Town |
| Craig |
Pitson |
Milton United |
Oxford City Nom’s |
| Theo |
Dalton |
Old Woodstock T |
Abingdon Town |
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Player Registrations & Transfers - 21st September
Another 407 players registered in the past week as the Veteran’s Section increases momentum with over 160 more players registered. The breakdown by division is listed below:
|
Registered |
Transfered |
|
Premier
|
918 |
35 |
| One West |
697 |
15 |
| One East |
824 |
6 |
| Reserve |
88 |
1 |
| Veteran’s |
362 |
1 |
| Totals |
2889 |
58 |
Another six transfers were sanctioned in the past week with Hungerford Town signing a new goalkeeper in Danny Holdcroft from Almondsbury Town and Joe Da-Silva has returned to Chalfont Wasps after an unsuccessful spell at Flackwell Heath. Danny Clarke has left Kidlington and signed for Ardley United, Kidlington have also lost Jimmy Deabill to Abingdon United but retain his Hellenic registration.
| F’Name |
Surname |
Trans’ From |
Trans’ To |
| Joe |
Da-Silva |
Flackwell Heath |
Chalfont Wasps |
| Mark |
Bartley |
Reading Town |
Henley Town |
| Daniel |
Holdcroft |
Almondsbury Tn |
Hungerford Tn |
| Jack |
Dodd |
Wootton Bassett T |
Shrivenham |
| Danny |
Clarke |
Kidlington |
Ardley United |
| Aaron |
Posey |
Oxford City Nom’s |
Old Woodstock T |
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Player Registrations & Transfers
Another 279 players registered in the past week as the Reserve Section increases momentum and Veteran’s players are registered for the season’s start next Wednesday. The breakdown by division is listed below:
|
Registered |
Transfered |
|
Premier
|
902 |
31 |
| One West |
681 |
13 |
| One East |
809 |
64 |
| Reserve |
83 |
01 |
| Veteran’s |
207 |
01 |
| Totals |
2482 |
52 |
Another fifteen transfers were sanctioned in the past week including five new signings for Launton Sports, three from Easington Sports & two short term loans. Two players have left Witney United including Aaron Parfit on loan to Wantage Town whilst Joe Macklin has returned to Lydney Town on loan from Hungerford Town.
| F'Name |
Surname |
From |
To |
| John |
Pitts |
Oxford City Nom |
Didcot Town |
| Christian |
Perkins |
Witney United |
Old Woodstock Tn |
| Tom |
Rowe |
Milton United |
Wantage Town |
| Zaid |
Omar |
Launton Sports |
Milton United |
| Ian |
Trott |
Ardley United |
Hook Norton |
| Matt |
Jenkins |
Easington Sports |
Launton Sports |
| James |
Lisseter |
Easington Sports |
Launton Sports |
| Nick |
Neal |
Easington Sports |
Launton Sports |
| Steve |
Crognale |
Bicester Town |
Launton Sports S/L |
| James |
Wright |
Bicester Town |
Launton Sports S/L |
| Joe |
Macklin |
Hungerford Town |
Lydney Town S/L |
| Aaron |
Parfit |
Witney United |
Wantage Town S/L |
| Jack |
Roberts |
Thame United |
Chinnor |
| Jefferson |
Harriott |
Abingdon Town |
Bicester Town |
| Darren |
Peat |
Goring Vet's |
Milton Vet's |
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| FA Level 2 Courses - 9th September
Following the successful Level 2 course that was run during the summer that saw 14 candidates successfully attain the required standard to be awarded a pass as an FA Level Two Therapist in the Treatment & Management of Injuries. They are now able better qualified to deal with injuries sustained by players and assess their immediate needs.
Congratulations to the following persons, and their clubs for ensuring they have persons properly qualified to respond to injured players in matches. Certificates have been received in the League Office and will be forwarded via Club Secretary's to: Peter Thomas (Abingdon Town); Adrian Selby & Marcus Brown (Milton United); Sarah Rolfe, Jason Douglas & Mark Driscoll (Flackwell Heath); Richard Blackmore (Old Woodstock Town); Hayley McDowell (Hook Norton); Jonathan Evans (Pegasus Jun's); John Gavin & Terry Brazier (Ascot United);Alistair Whitrow (Ardley United); Melissa Dean (Witney United);Darren Davies (Oxford City Nomads)
Wiltshire FA - Level TWO Training Course
For those clubs who have lost the services of their therapist from last season and/or failed to get someone qualified I have been advised of a course being run under the auspices of the Wiltshire FA commencing in October.
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Player Registrations & Transfers to Friday 5th September
Another 165 players registered in the past week as the Reserve Section increases momentum this weekend. The breakdown by division is listed below:
Total’s Registered Transferred
Premier 865 23 One West 680 09 One East 786 04 Reserve 72 01
Total 2403 37
Sanctioned Transfers this week, thirteen in all increase the number of player’s that have moved clubs to 37. The list of this weeks moves are listed below & include a couple of 28 day loans.
| F’name |
Surname |
Club Transferred From |
Club Transferred To |
| Richard |
Guy |
Hungerford Tn |
Kintbury Rang’ |
| Benjamin |
Dunk |
Kintbury Rang’ |
Ascot United |
| Ian |
Smith |
Milton United |
Abingdon Tn |
| Richard |
Saunders |
Shrivenham |
Hungerford Tn |
| Liam |
Garrett |
Hook Norton |
Easington Sp |
| Scott |
Green |
Hardwicke |
Shortwood Utd |
| Paul |
Thompson |
Hungerford Tn |
Fairford Town |
| Chris |
Copp |
Wantage Tn |
Hungerford Tn |
| Liam |
Illsley |
Witney Utd |
Wantage Tn (S Loan) |
| Matthew |
Ansell |
Thame Utd |
Chinnor |
| Andrew |
Styles |
Witney Utd |
Milton Utd (S Loan) |
| Michael |
Davies |
Henley Tn |
Kintbury Rang |
| Tony |
Njogu |
Abingdon Tn |
Oxford City Nom |
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Transfers & Other News - 5th September
The League Office advise that Michael Davies has left Henley Town for One East Title chasing Kintbury Rangers. Also on the move today is Andrew Styles who has transferred from Witney United to Milton United. Defender, Ian Smith, has transfered from Milton United to neighbours Abingdon Town.
Fairford Town boss John Paget has secured the signing of goalkeeper Paul Thompson. Following the return of Roman Roncinsky to Slovakia, Town were left searching for a new keeper and Thompson has joined the ranks at Cinder Lane after starting the season with Hungerford Town. Thompson, 36, adds experience to the Fairford set-up and could make his debut in the FA Vase encounter with Lydney Town on Saturday. The Club would also like to express their thanks to Hungerford Town, both management and officials, for their help and speedy cooperation in the completion of the transfer.
Witney have also agreed to loan Liam Illsley to Wantage Town for 28 days commencing Friday 5th September to assist with the horrenduos injury list that Wantage has suffered already this season.The latest addition being Sam Collier who suffered a dislocated knee joint in a non-contact incident that caused a considerable delay in the match waiting for the attendance of the 'Emergency Services. This was a re-occurrence of a former injury from a couple of years ago, and Sam now faces a protracted period of recuperation, a process with which he is sadly all too familiar.
It was pleasing to receive copy e-mails initially from Wantage Town Chairman Tony Woodward, thanking their opponents Carterton saying; "Just a note to thank you both for your assistance, cooperation and patience whilst the serious injury sustained by Sam Collier was dealt with last night (Tuesday). The attitude of Carterton players, management and supporters was exemplary and was greatly appreciated. Sam was discharged from hospital on Thursday morning.
John McCarthy, Football Secretary & Vice Chairman of opponents Carterton responded saying "On behalf of everyone at Carterton FC, we wish Sam a speedy recovery. I was extremely pleased at the attitude of all the players and spectators as it was obvious Sam was in tremendous pain. Thank you for your kind words. Best of luck for the remainder of the season (except when you visit us).
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FTL Futbol Hellenic League Results & Bulletin Officer - 1st September
There have been a couple of enquires regarding this post, but nothing positive, as yet. The matter is not yet critical but will become the case very soon.
If you know of anyone within your club, or a person who might be interested in offering approximately 7 to 8 hours a week to become involved with the FTL Futbol Hellenic League please contact the General Manager.
The FTL Futbol Hellenic League requires a person to assume the responsibility for result taking, midweek & Saturday, production of weekly League Bulletin (BRC) & midweek results and distribution of same.
Working closely with the League General Manager the person appointed will need to be computer literate and be well versed in the use of Microsoft Word & Excel. Access to the Results data base will be necessary with training provided.
The Appointed Person will be responsible for: · Producing a weekly bulletin on Saturday evening that includes all Hellenic clubs results, both mid-week and Saturday, disperse by e-mail to various lists of persons from Member Clubs, Match Official’s, Media, FA & County FA’s etc. · Formulate brief overview report for Non-League publications & extended report for posting on HL Web Site. · Working to set deadlines to meet the needs of local & national media.
Methodology · Fixtures provided by League General Manager. · Use of a result template in Word to record:- Midweek Results, League and various Cup Competitions, Match Results Goal Scorer’s and Times and Match Attendance. · Detail fixtures for the current and following month · Other information as supplied through General Manager regarding league information, transfers, etc. · Provision of updated League Tables each Saturday night
An annual honorarium will be paid to the appointed person.
Interested persons should contact the League General Manager, Brian King on 0845 2606644 for further information, or express an interest by submitting details of relevant experience by e-mail to office@hellenicleague.co.uk
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Player Registrations & Transfers - 1st September
With just twelve Clubs not increasing their number of registered players, another 208 players have been registered during the past week. And a further eight player transfers have been processed.
Registered Players: Premier 795 One West 652 One East 724 Reserve 67 Total 2238
Transfers since the start of the season as as below
| F’name |
Surname |
Club Transferred From |
Club Transferred To |
| John |
Aitkenhead |
Wootton Bass’ T |
Shrivenham |
| Sam |
Mepham |
Wootton Bass’ T |
Cirencester United |
| Daniel |
Barnes |
Milton United |
Trowbridge Tn |
| Luke |
Alford |
Wantage Town |
Shrivenham |
| Carl |
Heritage |
Clanfield |
Cirencester United |
| Lee |
McMullen |
Wootton Bass’ T |
Highworth Town |
| Darren |
Quegan |
Milton United |
Oxford City Nomads |
| Ross |
Peart |
Highworth Town |
Swindon S'marine |
| James |
Townsend |
Wootton Bassett |
Purton |
| Chris |
Tullett |
Chalfont Wasps |
Newbury |
| Alex |
Cairns |
Chalfont Wasps |
Holyport |
| Mark |
Appleby |
Ascot United |
Eton Wick |
| Matt |
Dixon |
Ardley United |
Hook Norton |
| Joe |
Da-Silva |
Chalfont Wasps |
Flackwell Heath |
| Tom |
Smith |
Ardley United |
Abingdon Town |
| Matt |
Brion |
Chalfont Wasps |
Chinnor |
| Jason |
Weston |
Chalfont Wasps |
Penn & Tylers |
| Warren |
Fuller |
Wootton Bass' T |
Purton |
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Player Accident Insurance is Needed! - 7th August
Many County Football Associations and Football League clients promote SBJ Insurance Broker’s Players Personal Accident Insurance, either mandatory or voluntarily, and while many clubs are convinced of the benefits of having this cover, there is always the doubters amongst the numbers.
The FTL Futbol Hellenic League Office received information on Wednesday that an injured player playing in a match affiliated under the administration of the FA of Wales has received over £20,000 in compensation in respect of the loss of sight following a fractured eye socket injury suffered in an accidental collision during a game. While not good news this does highlight the benefits of players having the protection of this cover."
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FA Launch Respect Program - 6th August
The Football Association is to implement a new initiative aimed at improving the behaviour of players and coaches. The Respect program will be launched across all levels of the game and the FA has set out guidelines in an attempt to stamp out some of the unsavoury scenes that have become more commonplace in recent seasons.
Players will be asked to adhere to basic codes of conduct and the team captain may be involved, at the discretion of Match Referee’s, in control of players. Referees have been told to deal firmly with any show of dissent, while measures have also been taken to stop spectators impeding other officials.
Respect will be applied by the FA in partnership with the Premier League, Football League, PFA, LMA and PGMO (referees body) at professional game level, down to Step 5 & 6 Leagues such as the FTL FUTBOL Hellenic League and County FA’s dealing with grassroots leagues.
The Four Steps
The programme is championing four practical steps which League’s will be invited to sign up to: 1. Codes of Conduct for players, referees, coaches and spectators. The codes of conduct set down basic principles which everyone must accept and adhere to, with related actions for repeated breaches.
2. Designated Spectator's Area demarcated by touchline barriers, keeping spectators about two metres back from the pitch. This allows the assistant referees to perform their function unimpeded, and in the pilot scheme has demonstrated a marked restraining effect on spectator behaviour. Spectators will be on the opposite touchline to the coaches.
3. Captain taking responsibility. While the captain does not have any special privileges under the Laws of the Game, captains will be expected to take on more responsibility for the conduct of their team. The captain will act as the main contact point for the referee, and will be called over to an incident involving a team-mate even if he/she is some distance away.
4. Referee managing the game. Referees have been instructed to work with captains to manage the players and the game effectively. They have also been reminded of their responsibility to control the game by applying the Laws of the Game and dealing firmly with any open show of dissent by players. The instruction to referees is to stay and deal with dissent rather than moving away.
Respect Toolkit
Leagues are encouraged to opt into the programme by adopting the "Respect toolkit" provided by The FA.
This includes:
- Guidance notes on the operation of the Respect steps, with versions tailored specifically to clubs, leagues, and referees.
- Order forms for obtaining touchline barriers at a specially negotiated rate.
- Codes of conduct
- Captain's guidance leaflets and Respect armbands
Community Shield
The program will be launched at this Sunday's Community Shield between Manchester United and Portsmouth and a number of steps have been agreed with the sides:
- Referee managing the game (applying the Laws of the Game)
- Captain taking responsibility
- Pre-match briefing meeting with referee and managers/captain
- Team handshake before kick-off
- Improved behaviour in the technical area
Both teams and the referees will wear Respect T-shirts during the warm-up and the match shirts will feature Respect on the sleeve badges.
FA chief executive Brian Barwick said: "The Respect programme is a top priority for The FA and for the game as a whole. We are trying to change a climate within the game and that takes time, but I am confident that this joint commitment will make a real difference. The promotional film will really help raise awareness of this important issue - it needs everyone to look at their own behaviour."
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OFA U18 County Trial - 6th August
With the many of the OFA Under 18 players being associated with FTL Futbol Hellenic League clubs' youth sides, we have been requested to announce that the trials for this seasons County Youth side.
The Trial will take place on Sunday 10th August 2008 at Cutteslowe Park (pitch 5 at the bottom), starting at 1.00pm - All Players to report by 12.45pm.
Please confirm your attendance to Dave Tutton 01865 768412 by no later than Friday 8th August.
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AGM 2008 - 20th June
Chairman Bob Dalling opened the meeting welcoming all present and especially congratulated those clubs that had been fortunate to become Divisional Champions. He especially congratulate North Leigh FC on promotion to the BGB Southern League. He also extended a warm welcome to the new clubs joining the league.
The Constitution of Clubs for season 2008-2009 was decided by member clubs at Wednesday's AGM. Two Recommendations were placed before the Member Clubs and following much discussion Launton Sports were moved from WEST to EAST with all other clubs retaining a place in accordance with Recommendation No 01.
New clubs for season 2008-2009 in Premier Division are: Chalfont Wasps - Champions of Div ONE EAST Marlow United - 2nd in ONE EAST Old Woodstock Tn - 2nd in ONE WEST Reading Town - Transfer from Combined Counties League
New clubs for season 2008-2009 in ONE WEST are: Hardwicke AFC - Champions of Glos' County League Lydney Town - From Premier Division
New clubs for season 2008-2009 in ONE EAST are: Launton Sports - Transferred from One WEST Newbury FC - 2nd in Reading League South Kilburn - 2nd in Middlesex County League
Details of the new sponsorship package with FTL FUTBOL was distributed to member clubs present, the main elements are: Match & Training Ball package to each member club. Premier Division clubs also receive THREE Bench Jackets All clubs will be able to purchase heavily discounted Bench Jackets and other items of Team Wear clothing directly from the sponsor An 'on-line' facility will be added to the League Web Site were Hellenic supporters will be able to purchase FTL FUTBOL Team Wear.
The sponsorship distribution fund will be decided in July and clubs will be advised of the potential amount available for distribution at the pre-season meeting on THURSDAY 31st JULY - venue TO BE DECIDED. The fund in 2007-2008 was £20,000
The FTL FUTBOL Hellenic League is to invoke a Web Site facility for Program Editors to download Club Details, Pen Pics etc to enable a more responsive program production for member clubs.
There were some increases agreed in Match Official's fees for season 2008-2009 and Club Affiliation fee's for season 2009-2010.
Pegasus Junior's proposed a 'Vote of thanks' to all retiring Officers who were then re-elected for season 2008-2009.
The meeting was closed within ONE HOUR.
Badshot Lea, who have been transferred to the Combined Counties League made a small presentation to General Manager Brian King and Admin Secretary Angela King for all their help and assistance whilst the club have been members of the Hellenic League.
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Oxfordshire FA seeking Under 18's County Youth Manager - 18th June
Oxfordshire Football Association require a Manager for the County Under 18's. The Under 18's Representative Team play in the South West Counties
Youth Football Championship and also the FA County Youth Cup with matches played on Saturday's, though the occassional match is played Midweek. There is a total of about 12 matches per season.
The successful applicant will have coaching and inter-personal skills along with a good knowledge of the local Youth football scene within the County.
Letters of application to County Youth Officer, Dave Tutton, 24 Forest Road, Headington, OXFORD OX3 8LF. Or call for further information on 01865 768412 by Friday 4th July 2008.
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From Sport To Futbol in Seven Days - 15th June
Hellenic League General Manager Brian King and his wife visited the 'Grass Roots' show at the NEC on Friday 30th May and heard whispers from several people regarding then sponsors Sport Italia.
By Tuesday of the following week the whispers had increased and a statement from a Director of Sport Italia stated 'Sport Italia would not be able to fulfil it's agreed obligations to the Hellenic League and possibly other league's for season 2008-2009. A meeting had been diaried for some two weeks with one of the League's CUP Sponsors and that meeting on Tuesday 3rd June was turned literally on it's head, to discuss the 'Headline Sponsorship' of the League. After 72 hours of discussion and many phonecalls a draft sponsorship contract was e-mailed to the League Office by midday Friday 6th June the day of the League Presentation Evening.
After discussion with Board Members and with a few slight adjustments the contract was agreed and signed at 5pm on Friday forming the partnership of FTL FUTBOL and the Hellenic League. FTL Futbol is the brand name of the import & distribution company with Soccerkitsplus.com being the retail arm of this young and vibrant company. The partnership will allow FTL FUTBOL Hellenic League clubs to purchase kits and other football related items as well as training kit, benchwear and teamwear clothing as specially discounted prices. Discussions are still ongoing regarding some other aspects as 'add - on's' that could see clubs wearling FTL Futbol kit with the Hellenic League 'logo; embroidered on the sleeve as well as an on-line shop running via the League web-site for purchase of FTL FUTBOL HELLENIC LEAGUE sportswear. More to follow on this aspect.
FTL FUTBOL Hellenic League clubs will continue to be supplied with heavily discounted Match and Training Balls as part of the sponsorship package with Premier Division clubs also receiving three Bench Jackets, with others available at discounted prices. From a position early last week the recovery process moved so quickly that BOB Dalling, Chairman of the newly named FTL FUTBOL Hellenic League was able to make the sponsorship announcement at the League Dinner & Presentation Evening on 6th JUNE. Brian King and wife Angela went away for a few days rest and recuperation after a hectic week. Who said everything to do with football finishes in May, Get Real.
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