Jermaine McSporran was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital on Saturday following an injury sustained in the match at Abingdon Town during an FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division fixture.

It was diagnosed he has sustained medial ligament and cartilage damage, he also has bone fragments floating in the knee joint. This is a real blow for Jermaine who, during his professional career sustained cruciate ligament damage to both knees.

He missed most of last season with injury problems but was persuaded to come and play for Kidlington this season by the team General Manager Paul Lee. Jermaine has already received a nasty kick to his knee area and was unavailable to participate in last week’s midweek match against Witney United. However he reported that he was OK for the Abingdon match, but sustained his injury whilst going for a 50/50 ball in the midfield area. This was a purely accidental clash as the ball was there to be won by both players.

Jermaine was proving to be a real asset to the team, all at Kidlington wish Jermaine a speedy and successful recovery and hope to see him back in the green shirt as soon as he is able.

Tomorrow night it's back to Abingdon Town for an HPL Floodlit Challenge Cup fixture, Kick Off 7.30 pm.

Kidlington are the current holders of the trophy, will not want to let go of it without a fight, so hopefully will be on top form after the sides drew two all at the weekend with Abingdon twice pegging Kidlington back.

Joint Manager Matt Hayward stated that he was "Looking for an improved performance from his side". However he was not happy about the manor in which Kidlington gave Abingdon chances He stated. "We should be more clinical in front of goal and more decisive when defending"

Kidlington should have Emmett McGovern, Morgan Williams and Jerry Kapral back in the squad after the trio missed Saturday's match.

Tomorrow night Kidlington entertain FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division leader's Witney United in a League fixture at Yarnton Road K.O. 7:45 pm.

After a bright start to the campaign Kidlington are currently on a terrible run of league matches without a win as they prepare to take on an in form Witney United side at Yarnton Road this Tuesday. Although their last couple of games have produced improved performances, it has been silly mistakes that have been letting them down.

Joint Manager Matt Hayward said that he was "extremely pleased at the way the team have generally applied themselves in their last two outings, against Cheltenham Saracens in the Challange Cup and at Hungerford at the weekend". However he reaffirmed his belief that "if we can cut out the silly mistakes then we will be able to turn the corner and get back to winning ways".

Kidlington have no injury concerns going into this one, but Emmett McGovern is missing because of suspension.

Team From:- Tucker, Kapral, Gabbidon, Flanagan, C.Baker, Doyle, Warne, Bolton, M.Baker, Williams, Thomas, McSporran, Wise, Lovegrove, Hayward.

Kidlington entertain Highworth Town tomorrow night in a FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division fixture at Yarnton Road (K.O. 7:45pm)

Kidlington will be looking to rediscover their early season form after back to back defeats to Carterton and Fairford. Unable to find the net in either of the two matches, to try and solve the goal drought the management team of Kelvin Alexis and Matt Heyward will be looking for an improvement in the quality of service to the strikers.

Lee Bolton returns to the squad after missing the weekend defeat, but Jerry Kapral is still sidelined with an ankle injury.

Team From:- Tucker, Gabbidon, Flanagan, C.Baker, McGovern, Doyle, Warne, Bolton, M.Baker, Williams, Thomas, McSporran, Mundy, Wise, Bayliss, Lovegrove

Tonight FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington travel to Carterton for a league match K.O. 7:30pm. Kidlington bounced back to form last weekend beating table topping Chalfont Wasps 2 - 1 (aet) in the FA Vase at Yarnton Road.

Kidlington will travel to Carterton with a renewed optimism but are expecting a tough match against another near neighbour. Kidlington Joint Manager Matt Hayward said after the Vase win that he was “delighted at the way the team had performed, especially after the events that had gone on last week, with both striker Jimmy Deabill and winger Danny Clarke leaving the club”. He went on to say that “although these players had gone it was now a case of as one door shuts another opens in respect opportunities for other players”.

This was highlighted when Adam Lovegrove came on as a second half substitute, making his first appearance for the club and scoring the all important equalising goal against Chalfont. “Lovegrove played extremely well and could have had more than just this one goal had luck been with him”. Hayward added. “The whole team’s performance was exceptional especially after the sending off’s that occurred. I felt they adapted better to the situation and showed a greater desire and fitness levels within our squad.

For the Carterton match defender Jerry Kapral looks to be out of contention because of the ankle injury he picked up against Old Woodstock Town a couple of weeks ago has not yet responded to treatment, but other than this Hayward reports that “we should be at full squad to pick from”. It was good that midfielder Adam Doyle completed the full 120 minutes on Saturday without a reaction to his back injury.

Team From: Tucker, Gabbidon, Flanagan, C.Baker, McGovern, Doyle, Warne, Bolton, M.Baker, Williams, Thomas, Mundy, Wise, Bayliss, Lovegrove, Kaple.

On Saturday FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Kidlington entertain shock table-toppers Chalfont Wasps in an FA Vase match at Yarnton Road K.O. 3:00pm.

After loosing their unbeaten league record against a hard working Wantage Town side last weekend Kidlington bounced back with a mid-week victory against a strong Oxford United XI on Wednesday evening. Kidlington's goals all coming in the first half were scored by Chris Baker, Morgan Williams and Danny Wise. This win was all the more pleasing because earlier in the week striker Jimmy Deabill and winger Danny Clarke had opted to leave their Home Town Club for other local teams. Deabill has moved to Southern League side Abingdon United, whilst Clarke who was the subject of a seven day approach from Hellenic Premier Division rivals Ardley United was made an offer that he just couldn't refuse and we at Kidlington did not want to stand in his way.

Kidlington Joint Manager Matt Hayward (pictured) said "it was extremely disappointing to loose two such influential players from our squad". He added that "he understood why the lads had chosen to leave especially Deabill who is still young and in his development phase and wished to try his luck at a higher level, as for Clarke he was given an offer from Ardley which we could not come close to matching". We wish them pair well at their new clubs and they both leave Kidlington Football Club on the best of terms.

On the injury front Adam Doyle successfully came through 90 minutes against Oxford United whilst Jerry Kapral who injured his ankle a couple of weeks back was unable to participate and is defiantly looking a doubtful starter for the Wasps match.

From:- Tucker, Gabbidon, Flanagan, C.Baker, McGovern, Doyle, Warne, Bolton, M.Baker, Williams, Thomas, Mundy, Kapral, Wise, Bayliss, Lovegrove

Tomorrow evening FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington are at home to Ardley United in the League. K.O. 7:45pm at Yarnton Road.

This will be another tough match against another near neighbour. In the past week Kidlington have had a local derby aginst Bicester Town at Yarnton Road, that resulted in a 1 - 1 draw, and then last Saturday a 2 - 1 victory was gained away to Premier Division new boys Old Woodstock Town.

Tomorrow defender Jerry Kapral will face a late fitness test after injuring his ankle in the match against Woodstock, but other than this Joint Manager Matt Hayward reports that we will be at full strength.

Hayward went on to add that he and Kelvin Alexis were: "Very pleased at the way things have been going on the pitch so far this season. The Woodstock victory was very pleasing because of the way the team performed throughout the match and the quality of the two goals".

He added: "I am really looking forward to the match against Ardley because our they are managed this season by Ex-Banbury United Manager Kevin Brock, who I played under when I was with the Puritans"

From:- Tucker, Gabbidon, Flanagan, C.Baker, Mcgovern, Doyle, Warne, Bolton, Clarke, Deabill, M.Baker, Williams, Thomas, Wise, Mundy, Kapral.

This Saturday Kidlington entertain Almondsbury Town in an FA Cup Preliminary Round tie at Yarnton Road - K.O. 3:00pm.

Managed by the partnership of Matt Hayward and Kelvin Alexis, Kidlington have had an unbeaten start to the season and after their two August Bank Holiday wins against Pegasus Juniors and Flackwell Heath, who were themselves previously unbeaten, will go into this cup match with their confidence sky high.

After a good 4 - 1 win against Sandhurst Town in the last round, Kidlington will be looking to progress to the competition's Qualifying Rounds, for the first time in the clubs' 99 year history.

Striker Jimmy Deabill and defender Mark Flanagan will both be fit after coming off the bench and playing pivotal rolls in the win at Flackwell. Denel Thomas, right, who has rejoined the club from Abingdon United, is also available and Kidlington have no new injury worries, so will go into the match with a full strength squad.

Team From: Tucker, Hutton, Gabbidon, Flanagan, Chris Baker, McGovern, Doyle, Warne, Bolton, Clarke, Deabill, Mark Baker, Williams, Thomas, Mundy, Kapral, Wise

FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington hope to get their first win when they entertain Hereford based Pegasus Juniors in the League at Yarnton Road on Saturday.

Kidlington under the guidance of joint Managers Matt Hayward and Kelvin Alexis have started their league campaign with two midweek draws both away from home, against Marlow United and Reading Town.

Striker Jimmy Deabill is unavailable after turning his ankle in a freak accident whilst getting out of his car. Kidlington do hope to have Danny Wise and Jerry Kapral back in contention as they go in search of their first three point haul of the season.

Team From: - Tucker, Hutton, Gabbidon, Flanagan, Chris Baker, Mcgovern, Doyle, Warne, Bolton, Clarke, Baker, Williams, Clare, Mundy, Kapral, Phipps, Wise, Lovegrove and Bayliss.

This Saturday FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington F.C. entertain Sandhurst Town in the Extra Preliminary Round of the F.A. Cup at Yarnton Road K.O. 3:00pm. Kidlington under the guidance of joint Managers Matt Hayward and Kelvin Alexis started their league campaign with a midweek draw away against Marlow United.

New signings Gareth Tucker, Danny Clarke, Chris Baker, Jamie Mundy and Mark Flanagan should all feature and hopefully back in contention will be Lee Bolton, Jerry Kapral and Matt Hutton who missed the opening day fixture.

Team from: Tucker, Hutton, Gabbidon, Flanagan, Chris Baker, Mcgovern, Doyle, Warne, Bolton, Clarke, Baker, Deabill, Williams, Clare, Mundy, Kapral, Phipps, & Lovegrove.

Kidlingtons' management team of Kelvin Alexis, Matt Hayward and Paul Lee have been busy bringing in some excellent new players to the club. 

Includng Danny Clarke from Lydney Town. Clarke, a left sided midfield player who was previously with Oxford United. Also joining Kidlington for their FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier campaign are Mark Flanagan from Abingdon Town, Danny Phipps from Bicester Town, with Chris Baker and Jamie Munday joining from Headington Amateurs.

Morgan Williams has re-signed for the coming season after he was courted by several other Hellenic League clubs. Other players to re-sign include Matt Hutton, Lee Bolton, Lewis Gabbidon, Emmett McGovern, Darren Clare, Deshawn Whiteman. Signing senior papers is Rio Cadel who impressed in the 18 youth team last season.

Kidlington are also progressing with improvements to the ground facilities. 

A new seated stand on the Yarnton Road side of the ground and extended covered terracing at the club house end are now under construction at Yarnton Road in preparation for the start of the new season. 

Work will also begin on the new dugouts in the next couple of weeks on the allotment side of the pitch.

FTL Futbol Hellenic League side Kidlington are please to announce their First Team shirt sponsor for the coming 2008 – 2009 season.

Kidlington have just agreed the deal with Orion Security Systems (www.orionss.co.uk) who are based in Langford Lane Kidlington. Kidlington Chairman Geoff Talboys said he was “delighted that Orion had agreed sponsor the team and become part of the Kidlington Football Club family”.

FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division side Kidlington start their pre-season campaign at Yarton Road this Saturday afternoon. They will take on UCL Division One side Buckingham Town K.O. 3:00pm in what promises to be an interesting and entertaining encounter.

Prior to this match Kidlington have been boosted by the re-signing of most of last season’s first team squad, including the strike partnership of Mark Baker and ‘Big’ Jimmy Deabill, who amassed over 70 goals between them last season.

General Manager, Paul Lee, stated he was. “Delighted that so many players were committing themselves at this early stage, he hoped that this would send out the right message that Kidlington are a really good Club to play for”.

On the signing of Baker and Deabill, Lee commented. " I am extremely pleased that both these lads had decided to stay loyal to the club. It's all the more pleasing because both had been courted by several other clubs from the Southern and Hellenic Leagues, and I believe they were offered greater monetary rewards”.

Kidlington are also currently in discussion with several other potential signings which they hope to announce shortly.

Kidlington FC have a full pre-season to look forward to before the commencement of the league season:- July - Buckingham Town (h) Sat 12th; Thatcham Town (h) Tues 22nd; Risborough Rangers (a) Sat 26th. August - Oxford City Nomads (a) Sat 2nd; Abingdon United (h) Sat 5th; Worcester & Bletchingdon (h) Sat 9th.

Abingdon United manager Andy Slater has hailed the arrival of former Aston Villa midfielder, and in recent times Kidlington player, Garry Parker as first-team coach of the British Gas Business Southern League side.

Oxford born Parker, 42, who also had spells at Luton, Hull, Nottingham Forest and Leicester, has joined the Division 1 South & West outfit from Hellenic League Premier Division Kidlington where he ran the reserve team last season and was a player in Kidlingtons' first team prior to that.

Parker, who had spells at Abingdon Town and Oxford City, officially takes over on June 24 when the players return for pre- season training.

"I have known Garry for a long time," said Slater, who has brought in Darren Edwards as assistant manager following two successful years as the club's reserve and youth team manager. Garry has got fantastic talent and knowledge. He sings from the same hymnsheet as me and is a great believer in youth."

"Garry also likes football played the right way. Myself and Darren are really looking forward to working with him. He has played at the highest level and has also done a bit of coaching. Like Mickey Lewis when he was here, Garry will bring a professional approach. It's all about having someone they respect. Parks has got some great ideas. He's also a strong disciplinarian."

Hellenic League Premier Division Kidlington, announce that first team manager Paul Lee is to move to the position of "Club General Manager” where he will oversee the development of players, liaising between First, Reserve and Youth team management. Lee’s former assistants Kelvin Alexis and Matt Hayward will succeed him as joint first team managers.

Paul Lee stated. " I have thoroughly enjoyed my two years as Kidlington FC's first team manager. I am also pleased the club have appointed my former assistants."

Kidlington view the new structure as an ideal set up to follow their most successful season ever and to continue the ongoing development of the Football Club.

Garry Parker, who did an excellent job with the Reserve Team last season, retaining the Reserve Division One Championship plus also taking the side to the Final of the Oxfordshire Intermediate Cup, has decided to leave the club. Kidlington FC thank Garry and his assistant Gary Johnson for their work and achievements last season.

Kidlington also announce the Youth Management Team have been promoted within the club to run the Reserve Team. Steve McMahon will Manage the side, assisted by Mick Hickey and Joe Hughes. Hughes will also continue his role as coach/physio.

Kidlington have appointed local men, Mick Trafford and Bob Sherlock to manage the Youth Team. Mick and Bob will bring their Garden City FC boys team who are at the end of their tenure in boys football. Kidlington have the intention of promoting local youth’s football with a structure through to the men’s teams at the club.

The Hellenic Veterans League Championship winning Kidlington team will continue to be managed by Lloyd Wray, who will be assisted by Warren Jones and Paul Harwood.

Pre-season training starts for all on Thursday 3rd July at 7:00pm at our Yarnton Road Ground. All old and new players are most welcome.