All at Hook Norton Football Club would like to congratulate and thank both Layi Olubaji and Danielle Croft on passing the "FA Level 2 Treatment & Management of Injuries" qualification.
They both have also completed an "FA approved 1st aid course" both of which were run by the Wiltshire FA over several Sundays recently.
It now means both the first team and the reserves have a person with Sports Injury qualifications available on match days.
Chairman Garnet Thomas said, "It's a position Hook Norton Football Club consider to be of great importance and a valuable addition to our squads, to have both Layi and Danielle onboard is a great asset to Hook Norton Football Club and will give both teams a person with Sports Injury qualifications."
Home At Last - 8 September
After playing their first six league fixtures of the season away from "The Bourne", due to cricket matches having priority. A total of 624 miles have been amassed in the process, "The Brewery Boys" host their first home fixture of the season this Sunday in the FA Carlsberg Vase 1st Qualifying Round against Hellenic Premier Division opposition Wokingham & Emmbrook. This fixture has been moved to Sunday11th September 2011, kick off 3.00 p.m. as a cricket club match is being played on the Saturday.
Chairman Garnet Thomas feels "On the whole we are reasonably satisfied with the start to the season we have made albeit for a Bank Holiday nightmare" and feel the signing of goalkeeper Kurt Fox will make a real difference to our squad. The game on Sunday will give us the opportunity also to pay our respects to Jay Wills who was tragically killed prior to the season, a minutes silence will be held prior to kick off, on behalf of Jay's family and Hook Norton FC. we would like to thank all the Uhlsport Hellenic League clubs that have sent messages of sympathy to the club, which have been forwarded to Jay's family and also thanks to the Uhlsport Hellenic League for their help and understanding during this period, it is has really been appreciated. On Sunday the two teams will be lead out by Hook Norton's Under 8's team who will be the club's mascots for the day, and apparently are very excited to be doing so. We look forward to welcoming the boys and their parents to the game on Sunday.
Hook Norton FC - 11 August
It is with great regret and deep sadness that Mike Barlow, retired Chairman of Hook Norton FC, advise's that the club has tragically lost one of their young players, Jay Wills, who was killed in a car crash near Banbury late on Wednesday evening. Jay joined Hooky Football Club at Under 15`s level and this season was on the cusp of breaking into the first team. Everyone at the club is deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic incident.
In the circumstances Hook Norton FC have requested permission to postpone the scheduled first team game at Trowbridge Town on Saturday 13th August 2011 as a mark of respect to Jay, his parents and brother. The Hellenic League has agreed to this request.
Hook Norton News - 17th June
Hook Norton F.C. are pleased to announce that pre-season training begins on Tuesday 28th June 2011, at the club's home ground "The Bourne" Hook Norton, 6.45 p.m. meet for a 7.00 p.m start.
Mark Boyland and his management team look forward to meeting players from last season and also welcoming new players who would be interested in joining "The Brewery Boys" for the coming season, and experience the fantastic facilities that the club has to offer on and off the pitch at Hook Norton.
The club has arranged a series pre-season friendlies, and is also proud to announce that Hook Norton F.C will be holding it's annual "Lee Stratford Six a Side tournament" on Sunday 17th July 2011 at "The Bourne".
At the club's recent Presentation Evening a "Special Award" was presented to our outgoing Chairman Mr. Mike Barlow.
The award was fittingly presented to Mike by another stalwart of Hook Norton F.C. Mr. Geoff "Jesse" James. Both men are well known and still talked about and held in high regard within Hellenic League Football League circles. Mike has served our football club with great passion and enthusiasm during the 10 years of his tenure and as Chairman has guided the club through some very turbulent times, with great highs for example: Champions of Divison One (West) in 2001-2002 at our first attempt, and also an Oxfordshire Senior Cup Final appearance at The Kassam Stadium in 2003.
Also some very difficult times after the club was refused planning permission on Floodlights at our home "The Bourne" in 2004, which resulted in relegation from the the Hellenic Premier League after a two year groundshare with Banbury United F.C.
However, it is thanks to Mike and Geoff's perseverance that we have since gained the necessary planning permission at "The Bourne", which we are greatly proud of.
All at Hook Norton F.C. (both current and old) would like to go on record and express our sincere thanks to Mike for his great service to our football club and that he can be "extremely proud" of the club's achievements throughout his period in charge, and look forward to greeting him as a paying customer (O.A.P. rate of course! sorry Mike) during the coming season.
Picture shows Mike with new Chairman Garnet Thomas (right).
Sports Therapist Required - 7th June
Hook Norton are seeking a person with relevant qualifications to act as Sports Therapist (Physio) for season 2011/12.
Applicants will hold qualifications, as a minimum, The FA Intermediate Treatment of Injury Course (or its equivalent) and a First Aid Certificate.
The successful applicant is required to be present at each first team match. Copies of valid qualification certificates held should be produced prior to appointment.
Interested applicants should please contact:
Mr Garnet Thomas
(Chairman, Hook Norton F.C.)
Mobile - 07866 035642
Or apply in writing to, Garnet Thomas, Hook Norton FC, The Bourne, Hook Norton, Oxon OX15 5PB
Congratulations To Danielle and Layi -30 November
The award was fittingly presented to Mike by another stalwart of Hook Norton F.C. Mr. Geoff "Jesse" James. Both men are well known and still talked about and held in high regard within Hellenic League Football League circles. Mike has served our football club with great passion and enthusiasm during the 10 years of his tenure and as Chairman has guided the club through some very turbulent times, with great highs for example: Champions of Divison One (West) in 2001-2002 at our first attempt, and also an Oxfordshire Senior Cup Final appearance at The Kassam Stadium in 2003.