WINTERBOURNE UNITED F C NEWS

Welcome League Break - 28th November

Winterbourne United take a break from a disastrous Division One West week, which brought back to back defeats by Hardwicke (3-1) and Wootton Bassett (2-1), as they travel to take on mid-table Premier Division Fairford Town in the preliminary round of the league's SoccerKits Plus Supplementary Cup.

Bourne no longer have Neil Ward (pictured), who has left following a "breach of club discipline".
At A Loss? - 17th October

Stewart Jones admits he is at a loss to explain why his Winterbourne United champions are struggling to get serious in this season's FTL Futbol Hellenic League Division One West race.

Last Saturday's 3-0 defeat by runaway leaders Hardwicke capped a mixed spell of results for the club.

They have won only three of 10 games so far and Jones admits that three points at lowly Cricklade Town tomorrow are a must, especially as Hardwicke have already established a 17 point advantage over his team after winning all nine of their fixtures.

Jones, pictured, who is without Neil Ward, through suspension, and Ben Walker, said: "I'm not sure what I can do other than keep persevering. We created lots of chances again at Hardwicke without taking advantage – and that's been our problem. Apart from that the lads have been playing quite well and a loss of confidence is probably the main factor."

Jones hopes to have Grant Gordon and Nick Waters available at Cricklade.
Massive -10th October

Stewart Jones has described his Winterbourne United team's away match with Hardwicke as "massive". The hosts have taken the first division by storm since their promotion. They have won all eight of their opening fixtures, although they were humbled 1-0 by Western League side Longwell Green Sports in Tuesday's GFA Trophy first round meeting.

Winterbourne head for Hardwicke in good heart after beating Bishop's Cleeve 2-1 in the competition on the same night, three days after crashing out of the SBJ Challenge Trophy, 4-1, at Launton Sports.

Jones welcomes Ben Walker (pictured), Dean Kingman and Paul McCarthy back to his squad, while 18-year-old Ricky Boulton keeps his place.
Head To Head - 26th September

The top and bottom sides of last season's Hellenic League Division One West table go head to head when Winterbourne United play Cirencester United at Parkside Avenue.

The Bourne won the title by four points after scoring 90 goals while Ciren were eight points adrift at the bottom after conceding 128.

Winterbourne have started this season in disappointing fashion and are in the bottom half of the table after collecting just seven points from eight games.

They lost 4-2 at home to Easington sports last week while Cirencester United also conceded four in a defeat at Headington Amateurs.
New Boy In Midfield - 19th September

Liam Barrett will continue in central midfield for Winterbourne United at home to Division One West fifth placed Easington Sports, hot on the heels of his arrival from County League newcomers Chipping Sodbury Town.

Bourne boss Stewart Jones, who can also recall Paul McCarthy and Ian Pace, is optimistic two straight league and cup wins have boosted morale after a poor run.

Tomorrow they entertain an Easington side with whom they drew 1-1 in August. "We're gradually getting there and the lads are in the mood to keep on winning," Jones said.
Gordon Out Against High Flyers - 29th August

Winterbourne United head into a tough FTL Futbol Hellenic League Division One West clash at leaders Letcombe without Grant Gordon (pictured), likely to be missing for a few weeks with an ankle injury.

Boss Stewart Jones has signed Ian Pace from Cadbury Heath, who will make his debut up front.

Letcombe have won four out of four so far – scoring 21 goals in the process – while Winterbourne have lost their last two. "We need this to be a turning point," said Jones.