Looking For A Change Of Fortune - 24th August

Launton Sports after a somewhat disappointing start to the current campaign with successive defeats against both Letcombe and Tytherington Rocks are now looking forward to a change in fortune as they embark on a busy Bank Holiday period.

In fact the away fixture on Saturday saw Sports outplayed and totally outclassed by Tytherington Rocks with only a Chad Ellis consolation goal as a reward for the long cross country trek.

Despite these set backs managers Arran Hodges and Jason Allen remain confident that that the teams displays will soon improve aided by their constant attempts to strengthen the squad, which hopefully will bear fruit during the build up to the holiday program. The first match see’s the visit of Winterbourne United on Saturday 28th with a 3pm kick off, while on Bank Holiday Monday Sports host local rivals Bicester Town in what should be a very interesting and hopefully entertaining fixture. The game has added spice with the visitors featuring a number of players with strong Launton connections, including Sports old boy Danny Green and Chris Johnson who was brought up in the village were both his parents in fact played for Launton for many seasons.

The game kicks off at 3pm and Sports urge supporters to arrive early and are requested to use the additional car park situated opposite Manor Farm on entry to the Village. Only players and officials should use the Sports & Social Club car park. Interest in the game has increased in recent weeks with the club gaining grateful sponsorship from Fine & Country. Estate Agents of 52 Market Square Bicester for this local derby.

Sports Hope For Exciting Campaign - 2nd August

With the new season approaching Launton Sports are about to embark on what the club hopes will be a exciting campaign.

After weeks of intensive training and the usual pre-season fixtures their league programme commences on Saturday 14th August with a home game against Letcombe. This followed by a visit to Tytherington Rocks , before the Bank Holiday games against Winterbourne and the arrival of local rivals Bicester Town on Monday 30th August.

Managers Arron Hodges and Jason Allen appear to have assembled a competitive squad including Sports stalwarts John Moore and James Lissetter plus the return of Lewis Bland and Dan Scourfield together with a number of new faces including Scott Robinson,Lewis Butler and Dan Sweeney. Although the search for players continues as is the norm at this time of the year. So it's not too late to join the club with a real local ethic , a club that prides itself on the progress they have made since it's formation. All of which has increased the anticipation and optimism that the team will show a major improvement in their performance level.

History has once again been repeated as Sports have been given a home County Senior Cup fixture against Old Woodstock Town , which gives the team the chance of a bit of giant killing.

The last week has seen a increase in activity with pre season games against Thame Town and Ardley Utd X1 , which saw Launton win 3-2 against Thame with goals from Robinson,Sweeney and Scourfield, followed by a 2-0 defeat by Ardley.
Meanwhile the reserves under the guidance of new managers Gareth Partlett and Paul Clark fought out a encouraging 3-3 draw against Little Milton with a hat trick from Josh Duggan. Sports complete their pre season with a friendly against Durdsley on Satuday 7th August.

The have also recieved a massive boost with the news that a new sponsor has come forward.D.A Buckingham Building Services have kindly agreed to give the club it's backing, which has been received with great appreciation and relief by the club. Finally to maintain the much needed funds iit was announced that the club would be running another of those famous race nights on Saturday 25th September. Sponsors and Owners are now being sought.

Launton Presentation's - 6th June

Launton Sports Football Club rounded off their 2009/2010 season with a highly successful presentation evening.

The First Team Player's Player and Manager's Player Of The Year was scooped by the very popular John Moore. Whilst the Reserves awards were won by Joe Derry and Des O'Connor respectively.

After thanking numerous people who somehow kept the afloat during the season, joint manager Arran Hodges highlighted the new wave of spirit and optimism which Sports have regained as the new season approaches. A number of committee changes have now taken place , all of which can only enhance the club , plus the appointment of Gareth Partlett and Paul Clark as the reserve management. The pre-season fixtures are now being put in place, which includes a mouth watering local derby against Ardley United towards the end of July.

All potential players are urged to attend the clubs first training session which is scheduled for 22nd June at Launton Playing Field.