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 Hoops Back At The Heights - 15 January
The Miltonians have signed on former skipper and midfielder Chris Hooper, in a bid to strengthen the squad and improve their league position.
Hooper was last years captain, at the 2010/11 season club awards he was voted Supporters Player, Managers Player and Players Player of The Year.
Hooper retired at the end of the season at the age of 33, but has been itching to put his football boots on ever since. He is in line to start for Milton when the travel the short journey to Didcot Town on Tuesday evening. Milton are looking to make it two wins on the trot after Saturdays victory.
Great news for the side who beat Trowbridge 4-0 in the Hellenic Supplementary Cup on Saturday, but who are struggling in the bottom places in Division One East. Josh Beech, Carl Bolton, Mark Druce and Warren McCabe were the Milton United scorers and even Miltons' "Old Boy", manager Shaun Smith, stuck his boots on after signing on late Thursday evening.
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Summer Sixes - 12 January 2012
Milton United F.C are considering organising a Men's 6-a-side football tournament in the summer.
We are currently looking for teams who are interested to see what numbers we would get. As we know it is going to be a very busy year this year with the 2012 Olympic games in London and the European Championships in Poland/Ukraine. The date has not yet been set, but we shall try to avoid clashing with any crucial England matches and Olympic games. Ages for the mens would be from 16+. We have already had a lot of interest from Veteran teams as well as our own Milton United F.C. For more information please contact Craig Selby via craigselby94@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
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Vital Points Needed - 10 December
Uhlsport Hellenic Division One East Milton United will be looking for their third win of the season this afternoon against bottom of the table Hungerford Town Reserves.
The win or drawtoday would push second from bottom Milton up one place in the table above Didcot Town Reserves, who do not have a fixture this weekend. Though a negative result at Hungerford, will see the Miltonians rooted at the bottom of the table with Hungerford moving up two places.
Manager Shaun Smith is hoping to have Kyle Allsworth, Frankie Haines and Paddy Malone back in the side.
Milton Reserves will be hoping to put last Saturdays 5-0 defeat to Chalfont Wasps behind them, when they welcome fifth place Binfield reserves to The Heights. Milton will be hoping, Frankie Dorrian, will be signed on in time for today's Reserves fixture. Veteran player Dorian was with clubs including Banbury United, Brackley Town and Wantage Town during the 90's, before signing for Didcot Town in 2003.
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Milton Make Major Signings - 26 November
Milton United manager Shaun Smith is delighted to announce the signing of five new players at the Heights which is just the boost they require after finding themselves bottom of the league albeit with games in hand.
Smith stated: "I have been working tirelessly to bring in some new blood that are local players that can move us forward as a club. I am delighted to announce the signing of Frankie Haines and Kyle Allsworth who are dual signed with Saxton Rovers and Abingdon Town who I am confident will both be first team regulars for many a year. Kyle and Frankie both know where the net is, scoring a lot of goals between them last year albeit in North Berks football but at their age 20 and 19 respectively they have no fear and I am confident from what I have seen they will make a massive impact at the Heights and in the Hellenic League. I would like to say a quick thank you to Tommy Larman Senior for his assistance in these transfers, you are a good man Mr L".
"Also we welcome back the legend that is, Paddy Malone. He has been training for a few weeks and is now ready and raring to go!!! Also signing this week is a young lad called Leroy Maumbe he hasn't played much men's football before but seems to have a decent touch and good awareness on the ball and will be another one for the future."
"The good news doesn't stop there as another Milton Legend Paul Davis is back in training after recovering from a major knee op, unfortunately it will be nearer Christmas before we see him. Also on a positive front Ross Tabor is back in training and should be ready to play within the next three weeks. So things are really looking up."
"Milton have lost three players this year to other clubs within the Hellenic League which is disappointing but understandable when they are signing for Premier league teams like Paul Sanders did. The other two slightly disappointingly (as they are local lads) are now travelling all the way to Thatcham to play for a reserve side in the same league. And you guessed it, Milton's next game is Thatcham Reserves at home on Monday night which could be interesting!!"
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 Play The Arsenal Way - 27 October
Milton United and Arsenal Soccer Schools are joining forces to promote and encourage kids football in their area. They will provide training sessions for youngsters from 5-8 years of age to learn how to "Play The Arsenal Way".
Arsenal Soccer Schools will be running a Saturday morning training centre at Milton United FC. The sessions will be based on how to play the Arsenal way, focusing on techniques such as close control & dribbling, shooting, passing and running with the ball. There is also the opportunity to progress to the Arsenal Soccer Schools Advanced Centre.
The Saturday morning courses runs from:
10am-11am 5 & 6 year olds
11am -12pm 7 & 8 year olds
Boys and girls aged between 5-8 are invited to play regardless of the team you support. All players must bring the following to each session:
-Shin pads
-Plenty to drink
-Clothing appropriate to weather conditions
-Suitable footwear (Grass)
For more information and booking please visit www.playthearsenalway.com or visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/miltonunited |
Renton Steps Down - 13 September
 Milton United are sad to say that Ron Renton has stepped down as chairman due to the role affecting his health.
Mondays 2-1 defeat to Wootton Bassett in the Hellenic League Floodlit Cup was his last match. Ron first came to the club three years ago as a supporter of then manager Bobby Wilkinson. He was then asked to become the Milton Microphone man for all home games.
Shortly after he was landed with the role as Press Officer, then when Kenny Shaw stepped down as chairman Ron took the reigns at Milton. Ron will be missed by fans for his "C'MON MILTON" chants at every match. Everyone involved with Milton United Football Club would like to wish "THE CAT" (Mr Renton) and his wife Mary all the best for the future and hope to see them at The Heights soon.
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Ladies Back At Milton - 20 August
After a break of several years Milton are pleased that they now have a Senior Ladies team back at The Heights. The team has recently joined the growing number of teams at Milton and joined us from another club and train on a Tuesday night.
Chairman Ron Renton said that he was pleased to welcome them to Milton and hoped that this would encourage more under 16 girls to get involved and also allow for these players to move up without leaving the club. If you are interested in joining either side please come along at 7:00pm on a Tuesday and meet the managers Mike Terry and Pete Chapple.
Milton United will be holding a Family Fun Day on Sunday 28th August from midday onwards. On the day their will be games involving the Under 11's & Under 12's players and parents, hot and cold refreshments plus lots more including Chairman Ron Renton agreeing to step into the stocks. Everyone is welcome so bring your families along.
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Prices Down At "The Height's" - 14 August
Milton United have decide that in these difficult economic times to reduce their admission prices for the remainder of the season, except for FA competitions, to only £3 for everyone and accompanied under 16's will get in free. Programmes will be extra. Chairman Ron Renton said. The club realises that a lot of people were making sacrifices at the moment but why should they miss out on their Saturday football if the club could help by reducing the admission price."
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New Reserves Management At Milton - 30 July
Neil Howarth and George Brewerton will take over the managment of Milton United Reserves this season.
Neil who is a student at a London University will be manager and George will be his assistant. Neil played just over ten games for the first team last season and is currently shaking off an injury. George was a part of the team who won the Reserve Division One in 2003/2004 spent most of last season performing for the Reserves and also featuring for the 1st team.
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Pre-season Match Required - 11 July
Milton United require a pre season friendly for either the 30 July or 6th August versus a Hellenic Div One West team if possible, home or away.
This is due to The FA drawing Milton to play Abingdon Town in the FA Cup on the 20th August causing the cancellation of the pre-season match arranged for 30th JULY. Please contact Milton manager Shaun Smith (shaun.smith@midcounties.coop) or 07790 567390.
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Reserve Team Manager Required - 3 July
A vacancy has arisen for team manager of Milton United Reserves who will play in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Division 2 East next season.
Interested persons please contact Milton United Chairman Ron Renton on 07833 448837 or e-mail ron_miltonunited@btinternet.com for more details.
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Training Heights - 13 June
Milton United F.C. will be starting their pre season training on Monday 27th June at 7.00pm.
All those who are willing to play for the Miltonians this forthcoming season will need to bring their boots and trainers to the ground at Milton Heights.
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Milton Awards - 7 June
Milton United FC held their presentation night on Saturday, where plenty of awards were handed out.
As well as our Presentation on Saturday, the Hellenic League held the annual League Presentation on Friday, where Milton’s Paul Sanders won the Division 1 East Top Goal Scorer scoring 24 goals in 23 games.
The Milton United F.C awards were as follows:
Top Goal scorer - Paul Sanders
1st Team Managers Player - Chris Hooper
1st Team Players Player - Chris Hooper
Res Team Managers Player - Carl Bolton
Res Team Players Player - Carl Bolton
Supporters Player - Chris Hooper
Club Man Of the Year - Craig Selby
Shaun Smith and Steve Collins also stated on the night that they were both delighted with both the 1st and reserve teams performance this year considering that only two players stayed from last season. Shaun also added that with the nightmare snow earlier in the year did not help with the team’s fitness not being able to play for 4-5 weeks.
A special mention also went to long serving club members John Buff Belcher and Marina Horsman for the special contribution towards the club. Milton United would like to wish them both all the best for the future.
Milton United are now looking towards next season.
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