LETCOMBE F C NEWS

Unlucky Injury For Neil - 22nd August

Letcombe defender Neil Cheshire has suffered a tear to his medial knee ligament and will be out of action for a minimum of six weeks.

He sustained the injury whilst landing awkwardly in the 11-0 victory over Lower Stratton in the Faringdon Memorial Cup. Neil was captain of Letcombe Reserves in 2009/10, but excellent pre season performances had put him in contention for a first team spot this season. We wish him a full and speedy recovery.

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Competition For Places - 16th August

Letcombe F C are finding it difficult to decide which 20 players to put on their programme pen pictures. A management discussion last week resulted in the names of 23 potential first team players being put forward, and there will be strong competition for places in all positions.

One pleasing factor is that 10 of these players are new to the club, and most of them are still in their teens or early twenties. Letcombe have sometimes not taken enough of the chances they have created, but Pete Horswell has found his goal scoring touch, and the addition of natural strikers Robert Joyce and Paul Jezzard will add to the goal scoring potential.
Examples of the newly found goal threat have come in the last two weeks.

A 5-0 win over Stanford in the Vale in the Faringdon Memorial Cup first round was followed by an 11-0 thrashing of Lower Stratton in round two. This was followed by a 4-1 victory at Launton Sports in the clubs first league match of the season. Everyone knows that sterner tests lie ahead, but the start has been good and confidence is high.

 

New Young Faces - 5th August

Uhlsport Hellenic Division One West club Letcombe FC are pleased to welcome a lot of new young players to the club this season. Most of the squad from last year have signed on again, although defender Tom Broad has moved to Wantage Town and forward Lyle Gifford is hoping to establish himself at Hungerford Town.

Two youngsters should overcome the clubs well documented goalkeeping problems from last season. Craig Payne has joined from Hanney United and Danny Joyce played for Didcot Town last season. Midfielder Matthew Nathanielsz is on a work placement from university, 16 year old Ryan Tappin has progressed from the clubs successful youth team, and Matt Wilton has joined from North Leigh.

Wide player Jamie Rutter was formerly with Abingdon Town and forward Tom Peace was with Didcot Town last season, although he missed most of it with a serious knee injury. Versatile Bobby Charlton (that really is his name!) has just moved into the area. Pacy winger Patrick Howe and goal scorer Robert Joyce were both with Wantage Town last season. Manager Alan Gifford is delighted to have so many talented youngsters at the club which will increase competition for places in all positions.