Bank Holiday At Home For Kiddy - 26th August

Kidlington host Pegasus Juniors at Yarnton Road on Saturday, then Bank Holiday Monday they will be at home again, this time against Oxford City Nomads.

Kidlington have taken 7 points from a possible 12 at the start of this campaign and this could have been so much better, but for an uncharacteristically poor performance against Shrivenham last Saturday which saw them go down 2 - 1.

However this defeat was swept away and forgotten after a brilliant mid-week victory over Reading Town. Kidlington were on fire at Scours Lane and deservedly took all 3 points from their match with previously unbeaten Reading where they ran out 4 - 2 winners. On the score sheet were Danny Mason, Jimmy Deabill, Mark Flanagan & Brad Chalmers, the goals were all headers. Kidlington Manager Gordon Geary had told his troops to get behind their opponents and get balls into the box. They obviously listened as they did this and it paid dividends, as these goals testify. On the night Geary gave a full debut to central defender Christian Perkins, and he had an outstanding evening.

Some good news for Kidlington is that Mark Baker has started light training again this week, but Lance Williams is still out with a nasty hamstring injury. Williams is due to have a scan on his leg, Kidlington should then be able to assess the full extent of the damage when this has been done.

Kidlington Squad - Tom McNamara, Chris Weedon, Ben Weedon, Mark Flanagan, Danny Leggett, Danny Mason, Brad Chalmers, Ben Willoughby, Christian Perkins, Lewis Gabbidon, Jordan Parker, Jack Quainton, Andy Styles, Luke Holden, Jimmy Deabill, Sam Fincher.

Looking For Continued League Form - 19th August

Kidlington have taken 4 points from a possible 6 at the start of this campaign, and will be looking to increase that tally when Shrivenham visit Yarnton Road on Saturday.

A good point earned at Wantage Town on Tuesday evening brushed away any memories of a heartbreaking exit from the Eon sponsored FA Cup last Saturday at Newport IOW. Kidlington should now look to build on the sound foundation they have created against fellow Oxfordshire side Shrivenham in this one. In the mid-week match with Wantage, both Danny Mason and Ben Weedon made their debuts, and they will certainly keep their places in the squad for this one. When the two clubs met last season both matches were pretty even, Kidlington won their home match 2 - 1, but the fixture at Shrivenham ended in a 0 - 0 stalemate.

Kidlington will still be without injured duo Mark Baker and Lance Williams. Also unavailable is Jordan Parker who is away this weekend. Christian Perkins and Lee Bolton are added to the squad.

Kidlington Squad - Tom McNamara, Chris Weedon, Ben Weedon, Mark Flanagan, Danny Leggett, Danny Mason, Brad Chalmers, Ben Willoughby, Christian Perkins, Lewis Gabbidon, Lee Bolton, Jack Quainton, Lewis Coyle, Andy Styles, Jack Johnson, Luke Holden, Jimmy Deabill.

After The Cup - 16th August

Kidlington travel to Wantage Town tommorow night after both teams bowed out of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Kidlington will be desperate to return to winning ways in this one. Kidlington's cup match looked to be going to a replay, even with Kiddy reduced to 10 men, Lance Williams having to go off after Kidlington had used all their substitutes. However a late goal from Newport IOW was enough to send the home side through.

After starting this seasons campaign with a decent win at home to Wokingham & Emmbrook last Tuesday manager Gorden Geary will be stressing the importance of trying to make it two league wins in succession. Geary commented: " We played pretty well against Newport and really should have put the game to bed in the first half. However we didn't take our chances and as they say if you don't you usually live to regret it, and we did!"

For this match at Wantage Ben Weedon is back in contention after suspension and Danny Mason could play a part after returning to the club from Ardley United. Kidlington will be without injured duo Mark Baker and Lance Williams

.Kidlington Squad - Tom McNamara, Chris Weedon, Ben Weedon, Mark Flanagan Danny Leggett, Danny Mason, Brad Chalmers, Ben Willoughby, Christian Perkins, Lewis Gabbidon, Lee Bolton, Jack Quainton, Lewis Coyle, Andy Styles, Jordan Parker, Jack Johnson, Luke Holden, Jimmy Deabill.

Kiddy International! - 13th August

Kidlington head into "uncharted waters" tomorrow when travel "overseas" to face Newport Isle of Wight in the Extra Preliminary round of the FA Cup.

They will be setting off from their Yarnton Road ground at 8.50 am for their trip to the south coast. The team and their followers will then have to board a ferry and then be bussed to Newport's St. George's Park ground for the match.

The side should travel with confidence after taking all 3 points from their opening league fixture against Hellenic new boys Wokingham and Emmbrook. Brad Chalmers and Luke Holden were on target in their 2 - 1 win.

For the FA Cup, Gordon Geary has virtually a full squad to pick from. However Ben Weedon and Mark Baker are still serving carry over suspensions, from last season. Lee Bolton, Danny Mason and Sam Fincher are unavailable because of work commitments.

Good news for Kidlington is that striker Jimmy Deabill and, close season signing Lance Williams, are fit after both played in a friendly match last night.

Geary said about tomorrows opponents: "I really know little about Newport except they play at the same level as our selves, but in the Wessex League. They were in the Southern League a couple of seasons back. I am under no illusions about this match and know that this we be a tough task for us. With the players I have missing at the moment I am really glad that Jimmy and Lance came through the match on Thursday. This gives us the much needed competition for places in all areas. I know we must be strong in all areas if we are to progress further in this competition and will pick my side accordingly".


Kidlington Squad From: Tom McNamara, Rob Hamling, Chris Weedon, Mark Flanagan, Ben Willoughby, Daniel Leggett, Brad Chalmers, Christian Perkins, Lewis Gabbidon, Jack Quaintion, Jordan Parker, Andy Styles, Jack Johnson, Lewis Coyle, Luke Holden, Jimmy Deabill, Lance Williams.

Early Season News - 5th August

Uhlsport Hellenic Premier side Kidlington start their 2010-2011 campaign with a home league match next Tuesday evening (10th) against Wokingham & Emmbrook, kick off 7-45 at Yarnton Lane followed by an FA Cup Tie away to Newport Isle of Wight on Saturday 14th.

Kidlington Manager Gordon Geary has been extremely active in the close season in preparation for the commencement of the Hellenic Premier program. After signing virtually all of last season’s squad, Geary has added plenty of strength in all departments throughout the team. He has signed ex Oxford United defender Ben Weedon from Abingdon United, along with other defensive players Christian Perkins and Emmett McGovern from Abingdon Town. In Mid-field Lewis Gabbidon has come in from Old Woodstock Town, Tom Hayday from Oxford City Nomads and Andy Styles from Witney United. Up front Lance Williams has joined also coming in from Abingdon Town.

Kidlington's pre-season campaign has gone extremely well. Kidlington have played against Southern League opposition on 3 occasions and each time ended up as winners. They took the scalps of Woodford United, North Leigh and Abingdon United and also had an excellent 2 - 0 victory against the illustrious Aylesbury United.

For their first league match Kidlington will have a large squad to pick from. Gordon Geary said: " Our pre-season has gone very well and I have been able to have a look and assess all our playing staff, both old and new. I truly feel we have now have a well balanced squad." He went on to add "After our great first half to last season we fell away a little after Christmas. Perhaps after suffering injuries to key players we didn't have the strength in depth, so I have added to every department. There is also a possibility that there could be a couple more to come in as well, but we will just have to wait and see what transpires. Obviously if I see someone that can do a job for us and they are available I won't hesitate to take them on board".

Geary's stated ambition is certainly too greatly improve on last year were the club finished in 11th place, and this after occupying a top 6 position for most of the season. With the additions which he has made it would only seem foolhardy to disagree with him. For the 1st two matches of the season Kidlington will definitely be without Mark Baker and Ben Weedon as both these players serve suspensions carried over from last season.

Kidlington Squad Tom McNamara, Rob Hamling, Chris Weedon Mark Flanagan Danny Leggett, Brad Chalmers, Emmett McGovern, Tom Castle, Ben Willoughby, Christian Perkins, Lewis Gabbidon, Lee Bolton, Jack Quainton,Lewis Coyle, Tom Hayday, Andy Styles, Jordan Parker, Jack Johnson, Luke Holden, Jimmy Deabill, Lance Williams, Sam Fincher.

Kiddy Play Against Ducks - 20th July

Tonight, Uhlsport Hellenic Premier league side Kidlington FC take on Molten Spartan South Midlands League side Aylesbury United in a pre-season friendly match at Kidlington's Yarnton Road ground, K.O. 7-45pm.

Kidlington's first run out in a pre-season ended all square, 2 - 2, with Southern League outfit Woodford United last Saturday. Kiddie's goals in this one came from Sam Fincher and new boy Lance Williams.

Kidlington Manger Gordon Geary said after the match. "I was very pleased with the application of the players and learnt a lot about their willingness to keep going and compete".

Tonight's visitors are Buckinghamshire side Aylesbury Town. Famed by the media for their 'Duck Walk' goal celebration which was shown around the world, as Aylesbury went on to reach the Third Round Proper of the FA cup in 1994-95. Unfortunately they lost to then Premiership side Queen's Park Rangers at Loftus Road, but the 'Duck Walk' will always be remembered.

Next Wednesday (28th July) Kidlington will take Southern League side North Leigh at Yarnton Road, again 7-45pm.
Kildington have had many good games with 'Nor Lye' over the years. Now they are in the Southern League and it will be great to renew old friendships in this match. From a Kidlington perspective, who at the club can forget the fantastic Oxfordshire Senior Cup semi-final of a couple of years back when North Leigh finally defeated Kiddie in extra time at Court Place Farm to stake their place in the final, they ultimately went on to lift the trophy for the first time in their history

Both these matches give Kidlington a chance to test their players, new and old, against higher league opposition. Everyone at the club is looking forward to what promise to be good entertaining matches.

New First Team Sponsor - 7th July

Kidlington are very pleased to announce that the new sponsor of their first team this season will be Bright Future Lighting Ltd.

Kidlington Chairman Lloyd Wray said "I would like to thank Mike and Vince the company Directors for their support for this coming season".

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Veteran Boss - 6th July

Warren Jones has agreed to remain in his position as manager for the Kidlington Veterans side.

Kidlington Press Officer Simon Dickens commented. "Warren has done a terrific job since taking over the reigns of the Veterans side. In fact last season he led the side to the Hellenic Veterans Premier League title, and then went on to make it a double by winning the Oxfordshire FA Veterans Trophy. Warren had initially stated his intention to step down at the end of last season, but he has been persuaded to carry on".

Chairman Lloyd Wray stated. "We are all absolutely delighted that Warren has had a change of heart and will lead the Vet's team again this season. Everyone at the club knows Warren and appreciates just how committed a man he is to Kidlington FC and especially veterans football".

Reserves Changes - 4th July

Kidlington have made some changes to the personnel managing their Reserve Team in preparation for the coming season.

Matt Pike, and Keith Mitchell who assisted manager Barry Hiles, will no longer be involved with the Reserves due to other commitments. Stepping up to become Assistant Manager to Hiles will be last seasons goalkeeping coach Russell Sanders, and Andy Wilson will be Player/Coach.

Both Russell and Andy jumped at the chance of this opportunity and are looking forward to the season ahead. It is Hiles' stated intention that his 'new team' will build on last seasons successes in bringing players through ready for first team selection.

Kidlington Signings - 3rd July

Uhlsport Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington FC are pleased to have re-signed last seasons club captain Danny Leggett and last terms joint leading scorer Mark Baker. Numerous others from last seasons 1st team squad have also put pen to paper, including Tom McNamara, Jack Quainton, Chris Weedon, Jack Johnson, Ben Willoughby and Rob Hamling.

Kidlington's training will be ongoing every Tuesday and Thursday evening 7:00pm at the Yarnton Road Club House.