OLD WOODSTOCK TOWN NEWS

After The Vase - 26 January

After the great disappointment of defeat to Bethnal Green United in last weekend's FA Vase contest Old Woodstock look to get back into League contention.

According to the Woodstock scribe he feels the Vase opponents were " A team we could have beaten" and the loss " leaves a bitter taste in the mouth."

"So it is time to put the disappointment behind use and get back to winning ways in the league this weekend in pursuit of front runners Tytherington Rocks, with a game at New Road Woodstock against Wootton Bassett Town, kick off 2.15pm.

Squad : Ryan Watt, Rob Johnson, Daniel Monk, Danny Roberts, Gavin Kidd, Marley Joseph, Ali Robinson, Liam Godin, Chris Gilkes, Danny Green, James Lambert, capt Murray Nicholls, Danny Bone, Jason Prpa, Lee Prpa, Michael Spaull

Vase Next For Old Woodstock - 19 January

Old Woodstock Town, Oxfordshire's last representative in the FA Vase this season take on Bethnal Green United from the Essex Senior League in The FA Vase 4th Round on Saturday. Venue North Leigh FC Eynsham Hall Park ground, kick off 3pm.

Managers Eddie and John, along with the players, are looking forward to this game very much. The joint managers said. "Looking at our last two or three results it would appear we have all been looking forward to this game maybe too much. It has affected some more than others, but we have a good enough squad to turn it around and get the result that ever one connected with the club are looking for."

OWT are at full strength with the exception Danny Roberts who is suspended.

Saturdays FA Vase Squad
Darren Booker, Rob Johnson, Dan Monk, Gavin Kidd, James Lambert, Chris Gilks, Murray Nichols, Danny Green, Liam Godin, Danny Bone, Ali Robinson, Jason Prpa, Lee Prpa, Marley Jacobs, Nick Smith

Better Performance Sought - 12 January 2012

Woodstocks' joint managers are looking for a far better team performance this weekend against Thatcham Town Reserves in the Uhlsport Hellenic Supplementary Challenge Cup

Old Woodstock Town lost by three goals to one at Lydney last weekend. Playing at Waterside Park on Saturday, Thatcham's large, and very flat, football pitch should suit the OWT style of play. Now having a full squad to choose from, James Lambert is back from Dubia, plus Liam Godin and Ali Robinson return from injury, the managers look to put the last few touches in place for the FA Vase Fourth Round tie against Essex Senior League outfit Bethnal Green United. The FA Vase fixture is being played on Saturday 21 January at the North Leigh FC, Eynsham Road, ground.

Squad for Thatcham: Darren Booker, Rob Johnson ,Dan Monk ,Danny Robert, Gavin Kidd, James Lambert, Chris Gilks, Murray Nichols, Danny Green, Liam Godin, Danny Bone, Ali Robinson, Jason Prpa, Lee Prpa

Tough Festive Season - 23 December

Old Woodstock Town will be looking to keep the pressure on Tytherington Rocks at the top of  Uhlsport Hellenic League Division One West.

However they have three very hard games of football over the festive season, against the teams directly below them in the division. OWT start with a home fixture on the 27 December against Cricklade Town (2pm ko). This is followed by a second home game on New Years Eve at home against Purton (12.00pm ko), to end the festive season Old Woodstock Town are away to Easington Sports on 2 January.
 
Darren Booker and Liam Godin both back from injury, but will still be without Ali and Craig Robinson through suspension and injury.

Squad for games over the festive season: Ryan Watts, Darren Booker, Rob Johnson, Daniel Monk, Danny Roberts, Gavin Kidd, Liam Godin Chris Gilkes, Danny Green, James Lambert, capt Murray Nicholls Michael Spaull, Danny Bone, Jason Prpa, Lee Prpa, Marley Joseph.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Old Woodstock Town FC.

Positives Taken - 15 December

Though disappointed with last weekends 2 - 1 defeat by Tytherington Rocks, Old Woodstock Town management will not be dwelling on the negatives but take the positives instead.

Especially the players commitment and togetherness after being reduced to ten men. New College Academy are the opponents at New Road for this weekend's Uhlsport Hellenic Football League Division One West fixture (kick off 2pm). Joint managers John and Eddie now have injury worries over Darren Booker and Liam Godin, so will be calling on Ryan Watts from the Reserves. Marley Joseph will be available after completing a suspension, though Ali Robinson is suspended and Craig Robinson injured.

Squad: Ryan Watts, Darren Booker, Rob Johnson ,Dan Monk ,Dan Robert ,Gavin Kidd ,James Lambert, Chris Gilks ,Murray Nichols ,Danny Green ,Liam Godin ,Danny Bone , Jason Prpa, Marley Joseph, Michael Spaull

League Concentration - 9 December

After the great result for Old Woodstock Town in the FA Vase last weekend it's now back to league action before the next round of the prestigious trophy competition in late January.

Tomorrow's game just as important to the club in Division One West against leaders Tytherington Rocks. Woodstock are in second place nine points behind the Rocks, though with three games in hand on the leaders. A win at west country Rocks tomorrow will be a massive bonus.

The joint managers are standing by the squad from last weekend, so new signing Ryan Wyatt will be playing in goal for the reserves against Kidlington, due to the good performances of young keeper Darren Booker. Ali Robinson is suspended, Marley Joseph is serving the last game of his suspension, Craig Robinson still out injured.

Squad: Darren Booker, Rob Johnson, Dan Monk, Danny Roberts, Gavin Kidd, Dan Green, James Lambert, Murray Nicols, Liam Godin, Danny Bone, Gary Gilks, Jason Prpa, Michael Spuall, Jamie Prpa.

Cup Game Beckons - 1 December

It is going to be a big weekend for all at Old Woodstock Town hosting the all Hellenic FA Vase 3rd Round at North Leigh on Sunday.

Club spokesman Ian Whelan comments. "This is what football at this level is all about. Old Woodstock Town player's management and committee are now looking forward to the game against Hellenic League Premier Division Champions Wantage Town. As a team and club we are looking forward to the challenge"

Whelan add his encouragement. "Come on Old Woodstock Town let's have a great game and result."

Managers John Prpa and Eddie Nix will be without the suspended Marley Joseph and Ali Robinson along with new signing Craig Robinson out injured, which will leave team a bit thin on the ground, but are still more than happy with the rest of the squad they have to choose from.

Squad: Darren Booker, Rob Johnson, Daniel Monk, Danny Roberts, Gavin Kidd, Liam Godin Chris Gilkes, Danny Green, James Lambert, capt Murray Nicholls , Danny Bone, Jason Prpa, Lee Prpa

OWT Back To League Action - 24 November

After a very good win in the FA Vase, Old Woodstock Town are back to league football action on Saturday at home to Brimscombe & Thrupp.

Joint manager Eddie Nix commented on recent performances. "We cannot afford to keep making schoolboy errors which results in giving goals away, then setting up the fight back like we had last weekend. Great for the crowd but not the management, but against a side like Brimscombe & Thrupp on Saturday they will not give us chances to get back into the game. But saying that, the team is still putting in very good performance's with lots of attitude and commitment. This weekend in the league we need to get back to winning ways and get three points to keep the pressure on the teams around us. So come on lads let's put another long run together".

Manager's Eddie and John were very impressed with new young Goalkeeper Darren Booker making his first appearance for the first team last weekend and stand by him and rest of the team that beat Witney Town in The FA Vase game, with the exception of Marley Joseph who is suspended.

Squad: Darren Booker, Rob Johnson, Dan Monk, Dan Robert ,Gavin Kidd, James Lambert, Chris Gilks, Murray Nichols, Danny Green, Liam Godin, Danny Bone, Ali Robinson, Jason Prpa, Michael Spaull

Another Vase Opportunity - 17 November

Old Woodstock Town Management and Players are looking forward to tomorrow night's (Friday 18 November) FA Vase fixture against Witney Town.

The all Hellenic League FA Carlsberg Vase Second Round game takes place at North Leigh's Eynsham Hall ground, conveniently situated on the A4095 halfway between Woodstock and Witney. So it should draw a reasonable crowd of spectators from the two clubs, and being a Friday night 7.45pm kick off it is a game that will attract neutral spectators to see who comes out on top in this meet between teams featuring near the top of Division One West and near the bottom of the Premier table. Woodstock overcame Premier Division opposition in the previous round of The Vase, going through in an exciting 4-3 victory against Abingdon Town.

With top goal scorer Danny Bone getting over the injury he picked up from last weekends game at Cirencester, Old Woodstock Town will have a full squad to choose from and will be looking to carry on from the second half performance at Thame United in the Oxon Senior Cup on Tueday night.

OWT Squad: Jeff Simmons, Dan Monk, Michael Spaull, Gavin Kidd, Dan Roberts, Ali Robinson ,James Lambert, Murray Nichols , Liam Godin, Danny Bone, Danny Green, Chris Gilkes, Jason Prpa, Rob Johnson, Marley Joseph, Craig Robinson

Tough One Expected - 3 November

Old Woodstock Town joint Manager's, John Prpa and Eddie Nix, are expecting very tough test on Saturday away to Hook Norton.

Hooky have been putting some good performances together recently, so OWT are taking nothing for granted in the North Oxfordshire derby.

Birthday boy Rob Johnson, is the only player not available this week.


Team From: Jeff Simmons, Dan Monk ,Michael Spaull, Gavin Kidd, Danny Roberts , Ali Robinson ,James Lambert, Murray Nichols, Liam Godin, Danny Bone, Danny Green, Chris Gilkes, Jason Prpa, Lee Prpa, Jamie Prpa,

Good Times For OWT - 27 October

With a good win in the FA Vase last weekend against Premier Division Abingdon Town, Woodstock return to league action this weekend against Cirencester Town Development.

Old Woodstock Town will be looking forward to keeping the pressure on teams at the top of the league, but will have to do without the unavailable Danny Bone this weekend.

Team from: Jeff Simmonds, Dan Monk, Danny Roberts, Gavin Kidd, Rob Johnson, Liam Godin,  Dan Green,  Murray Nicholls, Chris Gilkes, James Lambert, Ali Robinson, Lee Prpa, James Prpa , Tom Foley. Michael Spuall, Tom Roberts, 
 
 
Old Woodstock Town Reserves are away to Highworth Town. With 4 or 5 players returning this week, and the signing last week of goal keeper Darren Booker, Manager Graham Savin will be looking for a better performance than was shown a few weeks ago against Highworth. With hard work and commitment from the players things are starting to look better for Old Woodstock Town Reserves on the field.

Spoiled For Choice - 19 October

The OWT Management team should have a full squad to choose from this week so it's going to make it very difficult to pick only 15 from 18 players.

Eddie and John hope to have goalkeeper Jeff Simmonds back this week who missed last Saturday's victory, in the Oxfordshire Senior Cup. The joint managers, and team, are looking forward to this weekends challenge of the FA Vase against Premier Division Abingdon Town. The game will be played at North Leigh FC, Eynsham Hall - 3pm Kick off.

Team from: Jeffrey Simmonds, Jason Prpa, Danny Roberts, Gavin Kidd, Chris Gilkes, James Lambert, Michael Spaull, Ali Robertson, Rob Johnson, Dan Monk, Dan Bone, Liam Godin, Murray Nicholls, Daniel Green, Lee Prpa, Tom Roberts, Tom Foley, Craig Robertson

Old Woodstock Town Res are in league action away against Clanfield

Happy Managers!! - 12 October

Old Woodstock Town came back with a great win in the league this week against Brimscombe and Thrupp after their defeat in the Cup.

It was a really good team performance, very hard first half which ended at 0-0, came out fighting in the 2nd half, raised our tempo with quick passing movement between 2 or 3 players which resulted in Dan Bone scoring the first goal. Sloppy bit of play ended with us losing the ball but we brought it back with our 2nd goal also scored by Dan Bone - well done Dan! 3rd goal came from a very good bit of wing play by Liam Godin and a great cross onto the head of Dan Green which resulted in a very good 3-1 win! MOTM performance this week by Murray Nicholls.

Also some more good news this week, coming back from a long injury is Jason Prpa who had 45 minutes with the reserves and came out unscathed, he will be added to the first team squad this week. Looking forward to the challenge ahead this Saturday where we have Carterton in the Oxfordshire Senior cup. Managers Eddie Nix and John Prpa commented; "We are very happy with the progress so far this season, long may it continue, with a little more hard work there is no reason why something might not happen".

New Journey For Woodstock - 5 October

Old Woodstock Town travel on Saturday 8th October to new boys Brimscombe & Thrupp in League Division One West.

Joint Manager's Eddie Nix and John Prpa stay with the same team that lost to Easington Sports last Saturday in a penalty shoot out after a TEN goal feast in the Bluefin Insurance Challenge Cup. Eddie Nix was disappointed with the team last week for giving away far too many silly goals. So now it's back to league action away to new boys Brimscombe & Thrupp and the team needs to get back to winning ways quickly to maintain top spot in the Division.

From; Jeffrey Simmonds; Mark Wilson; Danny Robert;s Gavin Kidd; Chris Gilkes; James Lambert; Michael Spaull; Matt Smith; Rob Johnson; Dan Monk; Dan Bone; Liam Godin; Murray Nicholls; Daniel Green; Lee Prpa - Jason Prpa is still injured

After last weeks good cup win Old Woodstock Town Reserves are again in Cup action against local rivals Kidlington in the Oxfordshire Intermediate Cup

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Woody Team News - 28 September

Old Woodstock Town are away to Easington Sports in The 'Bluefin Insurance Brokers' Hellenic League Challenge Cup on Saturday

Manager's Eddie Nix and John Prpa stay with the same team that had a good away win at Purton last week with the exception of club capt Ali Robinson who is not available due to work and Jason Prpa is still injured though Rob Johnson is back from injury and playing his second game thanks to all the hard work that Therapist – Jo Corfield has put in.
Team:
Jeffrey Simmonds; Mark Wilson; Danny Roberts; Gavin Kidd; Chris Gilkes; James Lambert; Michael Spaull; Matt Smith; Rob Johnson; Dan Monk; Dan Bone; Murray Nicholls; Daniel Green; Liam Godin; Lee Prpa

Management Team Appointed - 21 July

Old Woodstock Town, who are back playing in the Hellenic Division One West, have appointed new managers for the first team.

Eddie Nix and John Prpa will be taking over this season as joint managers. The club will no longer be ground sharing with North Leigh returning to play first team and reserve matches at New Road, Woodstock ground. Chairman Ted Saxton is hoping that a return to playing in Woodstock will encourage our supporters to watch matches in much greater numbers.

The club is looking for a qualified therapist to work with the managers - please call Eddie or John if interested. With the recent appointment of new managers Old Woodstock Town are looking for pre-season matches. Any interested club looking for a match prior to the start of the HL season on 13th August please contact Eddie Nix 07855 483966 or John Prpa 07920 065344.