LookIng To Bounce Back -26th August

Following the defeat last week, the Miltonians are looking for their first win of the season this Saturday when they entertain Chinnor.

Press officer Ron Rentonststed. "Milton have about 10 extra players available for selection this weekend and with two games in as many days players will be looking to impress with the FA Vase match coming up. We did not do ourselves proud last week and there will be a reaction from the players to prove they are better than that. Sometimes you have to lose heavily to see the toughness of your players and the important thing is how they respond to that defeat."

Holyport Start For Smith - 5th August

Milton United's new manager Shaun Smith is looking forward to the start of the new Uhlsport Hellenic Division One East season on Monday 9th August when they are at home to Holyport.

Smith stated: "We could not have had a harder start to the new season with the game against Holyport who finished third last season and appear to have retained most of that squad so this will be a real test for my players. Despite having to rebuild the whole playing side of the club we have had a progressive pre-season, the players are ready for the challenge ahead and are certainly fit enough. I am excited about the calibre of player we have attracted and are still attracting and am looking forward to the big kick off." Kick off is Monday 7:45pm at The Heights.

Milton United AGM - 20th July

Following the Milton United AGM held last week, the existing Committee we re-elected and Barrie Burgess joined the Committee as treasurer.

Milton resident Burgess has been a member of the club for many years, doing a lot to assist without any official capacity. Chairman Ron Renton said. "It's good to have Barrie on board as it will take some of the pressure of our Secretary and also having my fellow Committee members re-elected with me adds to the stability to the club and to continue to take it forward.

New Sponsor For Milton - 6th June

Milton United announce that they have recently agreed a kit sponsorship deal with local company Digipress for the first team and reserves.

The Didcot based design, print and graphics establishment has established itself as a fast-paced, forward thinking, innovative company, and is a preferred supplier for many major high street brands and small businesses alike. www.didgipressltd.co.uk

Pre-season training has now started, and it was encouraging that about 40 players attend the first session with a lot of new faces as well as many old ones from last season. Manager Shaun Smith said he was very pleased with the turn out and was surprised at the standard of some of the players. We still have room for more players though and if anyone wants to come along on Mondays or Thursdays at 7.00PM they would be welcome.

Direction Changed - 20th June

Chairman of Milton Ron Renton has stated that he has received a phone call from Jim Greenwood saying he has changed his mind about being Director of Football at Milton, joining the exodus to Hungerford.

Ron said that he was disappointed with Jim's decision as any club would welcome his experience of non-league football and wished him well with his new club.

Brothers First Team Managers - 1st June

Milton United Chairman Ron Renton has announced the appointment of the new management team at 'The Heights'.

Sean Smith (left) has been appointed as first team manager and his brother Nathan (right) as his assistant. Milton Chairman Ron Renton stated: "Sean was an ex-Milton player and former reserve team manager and deserved his chance to manage at this level after being at North Berks League Drayton for the past few seasons. We are looking to the long term with this appointment and to bring stability to the club after a couple of seasons of changes".

Brother Nathan was a past Milton United captain until he suffered a damaged cruciate ligament, which curtailed his playing career for a lengthy period. Ironically Sean Smith had his playing career cut short, with the same problem.

Also joining the club is Steve Collins as the manager of the new reserve side, Steve is also an ex-Milton player. Both managers have good knowledge of local football.

Sean Smith was pleased to be appointed and stated: "I would like to thank Milton United for the opportunity to manage the first team, it is a great honour which any player would love to take on. I enjoyed alot of success in my former spell as manager albeit for the reserves including winning the 1st division the year after we were promoted. I then went on to be Gary Ackling's assistant for 2 years which I enjoyed and learnt a great deal. I certaintly believe there are more than enough local quality players just waiting to progress the club and themselves into the Hellenic Premier Division and beyond. Myself and the new management team cannot wait to get started and are extremely excited about what the future holds."