Official Match Day Programme 2018/19

LITTLE OAKLEY FC

THURLOW NUNN DIVISION 1, Tues 5th December 2017, 7:45pm

Saturday 17th November 2018

Game 1 Vs Haverhill Borough FC

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This fixture is the first time the two sides have met this season

This 2018.19 season is our forth year of operation and all the

staff our determined as ever to replicate the previous years indi-

vidual and team successes.

AFC Sudbury Supporters and volunteers are among the best in

Football and we thank you in advance for your continued support

you give all our young players.

Welcome to AFC Sudbury

We would like to welcome the players, officials, and supporters of Haverhill Borough FC to the Kings Marsh Stadium, the home of the AFC Sudbury Acad-emy.

We hope you enjoy our hospitality and have a safe journey home. Players , officials & Supporters please feel free to use our Kitchen and Bar Area in the main stadium for all your refreshment needs.

We also extend a warm welcome to the match officials Lewis Farting Daren Bigg & Ben Martin

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Meet the Staff

Danny Laws

Academy Director

Danny has over 20 years of experience in youth development and a track record of nurturing young footballers through to first team level and beyond that is second to none in the region. The pioneer of the West Suffolk College and Needham Market FC football Academies, he is now at the forefront of Sudbury’s Academy. He is a holder of the UEFA Advanced Coaching Licence.

Craig Power, Coach / Head of Academy Recruitment. Previously part of Melford and Sudbury’s youth setups, Craig has worked on a UEFA B Coaching Licence and already holds the FA youth award. He has a wealth of experience for a younger coach. having run youth and school boy teams for a number of years. He has an excellent manner with the young players and is a very popular member of staff.

Gavin Peters, Coach / Head of Academy Sponsorship Joining in 2016, Gavin is an FA level 3 Qualified coach and works as a full time P.E Instructor. He’s been a successful official at Hadleigh United and Woodbridge Town F.C, and won the Suffolk F.A ‘Outstanding Contribution to Community Youth Football’ award in the 2014/2015 season.

Mike Ford, Head Of Academy Rehabilitation / Kit Manager Fordy has many years’ experience covering various roles in football, including manager, assistant manager, injury therapist and at full time professional clubs scouting youth talent and 1st team opposition . Prior to re-joining AFC, he was youth development manager at Halstead Town. He currently works for the academy team, and has completed numerous sports injury courses.

David Cannon, Coach / Head of Education and Compliance Dave is a qualified teacher for 15 years, and is the head coach of the Reserves. He has a proven track record of spotting and recruiting talent as well as the organisation skills needed for running a development team. He holds the FA Level 3 Coaching award as well as the youth module 1.

Brian Swift, Sports Therapist Joined as the club’s Head Sports Injury Therapist at the start of the 2014/15 season. A well-respected man in medical terms throughout Suffolk and Essex and has considerable experience of coaching and managing. He had thirteen seasons with the Colchester United Centre of Excellence, also ten seasons at the Colne Football Academy. He is currently a FA Medical Tutor

Paul Appleby, Educational Consultant Paul is a Qualified teacher who has over 20 years experience of delivering and assessing BTEC Sports Qualifications. He supports the staff on the education element of the programme with the delivery and assessment of all the units. Paul also runs the AFC Sudbury Apprenticeship programme with sports organisa-tions throughout Suffolk and Essex.

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Haverhill Borough FC History & Pen Pics

Haverhill Borough were founded in the summer of 2011 under the name of Haverhill Sports Association. The club came into being when the New Croft facility was opened in Haverhill which allowed the opportunity for a club to groundshare with Haverhill Rovers FC. HSA took this opportunity with both hands and entered the Essex and Suffolk Border League (ESBL). After a few initial hiccups momentum was obtained and the club convincingly won the first division of the competition, gaining promotion to the Premier Division and senior status. On their way to the title HSA won an incredible 17 games on the trot and also amassed over 100 goals in the league cam-paign.

The following season the HSA entered the ESBL Premier Division, and were one of the early leaders of the league. While the league cup proved a disappointment, a 0-2 loss at White Notley in the first round, it was the FA Vase which served up a series of

giantkillings, starting in the Second Round Qualifying. The HSA travelled to Thurlow Nunn (Eastern Counties) Premier Division side Norwich United, a team playing two leagues above them, and despite all the odds pulled off a 1-0 victory. This was followed by wins in the First Round against Ipswich Wanderers (one league above) 3-2 AET, and then the result of the Second Round when they defeated Thurlow Nunn Premier Division later-to-be champions Dereham Town 2-1, with a Matt Clarke volley sealing the win in the 94th minute of normal time. The run sadly ended with a 3-4 defeat in the following round against Sussex-based Peacehaven & Telscombe; how-ever, the club’s success in the cup provided them with a springboard and, at the end of season 2012/13, they finished second in the Essex and Suffolk Border League Premier Division and were promoted to the Thurlow Nunn First Division.

The club’s first season at step 6 surpassed even the most optimistic supporter’s expectations; a few new signings preseason helped Borough towards an eventual 4th place finish, missing out on a third straight promotion by just two points. While sadly the FA Vase run was not repeated—a rematch against Norwich United, this time ending in a 1-4 defeat—success was had elsewhere, in particular with the newly-formed Reserves, who won the Cambridgeshire County 2A league.

Season 2014/15 saw the club enter the FA Cup for the first time, and defeat two sides from higher leagues—Barking, 1-0, and then Whitton United, 2-0—before eventually losing out to Ryman Premier side Leiston in the First Round Qualifying. The FA Vase again saw the Blues twice defeat higher-league opposition, while the side also reached the semi-finals of the First Division Knock-Out Cup. Martin Westcott also took over from Ben Cowl-ing as first team manager midway through the campaign, the latter moving to become club chairman. The Re-serves also had a season to remember, the highlight being a 1-0 victory at Lowestoft Town Reserves in the Suf-folk Senior Reserve Cup, while also reaching the semis of the Creake Charity Shield.

In 2015/16 the progress of the club continued, with the Reserves gaining promotion to the Kershaw Senior B league and the first team winning their first senior silverware, courtesy of a 5-0 victory over Stowmarket Town in the First Division Knock-Out Cup Final.

2016/2017 saw Borough promoted out of division 1 after a stunning run of form.. Winning 17 and drawing 1 of the last 20 fixtures including 10 consecutive victories ensured Westcott’s men achieved promotion on their final home game with a 13-1 drubbing of Leiston Reserves. Cup football also provided a distraction, as the team once again reached the semi final of the Suffolk Senior Cup, only to be defeated by Crane Sports.

2016/7 also saw the club move into their new 3G surroundings at the New Croft. The state of the art facility supports the whole community football agenda, with Borough pleased to play a part on a Saturday afternoon.

Following the resignation of Westcott, assistant Anthony Choat took the reins and the team battled to a respect-able 20th place in the league avoiding relegation, but being demoted at the end of the season due to the facilities at the Croft being unsuitable for step 5 football.

Choat stood down at the end of the season and the club appointed Scott Hiskey to become the first out of town manager in their history. Hiskey was previously manager at White Notley in the Border League.

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Haverhill Borough FC History & Pen Pics

Owen Akpiama 16 year old striker / winger from Dublin via Nigeria, Owen has played in the youth set ups at Stanway and Holland on Sea. Blistering pace and an eye for goal, will be look-ing to make an impact this season.

Rory Bone Tough tackling left back who can also put a shift in upfront if needed. Popular with the fans and team-mates alike, Rory previously played for Coggeshall and White Notley.

Jack Charnock 21 year old Jack is a new recruit from Wivenhoe Town. He will play across the midfield and has an eye for goal.

Aaron Forshaw 24 Year old ‘Forsh’ is a highly skilled playmaker who cap pop up with a goal when needed. Has had bad luck with injuries over the last couple of years and will be looking for a full season this year.

Charlie Holmes In his third full season of football at Borough, laid back Charlie will be looking to improve on the 12 goal haul he produced last year.

Daniel Joyce 21 year old ‘Joycey’ played against Borough for Stowmarket when they won the first division knock out cup in 2016. He is agile, has a safe pair of hands also remarkably good with the ball at his feet.

Ryan Kent Scored the first goal in the New Croft for Haverhill Rovers, veteran ‘Kenty’ still has pace to burn, and now uses his experience to set up goals from the right.

Fillip Kottas A talented midfielder, Fillip returns to the Borough squad after a season away with White Notley.

Lewis Lindsay Lewis is a product of youth football in the town. Broke into the first team last year after displaying great energy and enthusiasm in the middle of the park. A developing talent.

Scott Lodge Veteran ‘Lodgy’ is also in his second spell at Borough having led the line up front a few seasons ago. Having played representative football for the Border League last season, he returns to marshal the Borough defence second time around.

Ben Madden (Coach) Part of Scott Hiskey’s back room staff, Ben is a talented futsal player, having trialled recently for the England team. He is the founder of the Braintree futsal academy.

Jack Martin Having been at the Colchester United Academy from the age of 9-14, jack moved to Maldon and Tiptree where his EJA team where Essex Champions. Having played for Brain-tree Town Reserves last season he joins Borough looking to make an impact on the left of mid-field.

Bartosz Pater Bart is in his second spell at Borough. As a young man he played second division Polish League football for Arka Gynia, but will now be seen as part of the Borough back line.

Casey Phillips A talented youth footballer, Casey is the classic, modern centre half, as happy with the ball at his feet as he is in the tackle. Also a danger at set pieces.

Ryan Phillips Attacker who scored the club’s winner in their fixture against Haverhill Rovers in the FA Vase at a packed New Croft two seasons ago. A tricky customer who can also deliver an accurate dead ball.

Craig Pruden ‘Prudes’ graduated into the Borough first team from two seasons ago. A pacey striker who has now been converted to a wing back.who often scores in streaks – if he has one watch out!

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Graham Smith Graham has had a long career in the local leagues as a goalkeeper and now is part of Scott’s support staff.

Matt Staines A pacy winger / forward, Matt scored 9 times for Borough in the Premier League last year. Always a handful out wide he should provide plenty of opportunities for the Borough forward line.

Ryan Swallow Midfield playmaker played a vital role in the club’s promotion in 2016/2017 scoring 20 goals and numerous assists. Will be looking to build on those achievements this season.

Luke Thornton Goalkeeper signed earlier this season.

Cameron Watson Returned to Borough last season following dalliances with Histon and Haverhill Rovers. ‘The Big Man’ is a powerful presence at the back and can pop up at set pieces.

Scot Hiskey (Manager) After a playing career which encompassed Chelmsford City, Hatfield Peverel, White Notley, Harwich and Burnham Ramblers Scott moved quickly into management at White Notley, managing both the reserves and the first team. Ambitious and with a vision of how he wants his teams to play, Borough are looking for Scott to lead the team on from pervious disappointments into a bright new future.

Tim Claydom (Coach) Tim has had a career in football, being the French head scout for WBA, the Re-gional Head Scout for West Ham youth academy after working as a coach and scout for Caen in La Ligue.

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AFC Sudbury Academy

The AFC Sudbury Academy has grown from strength to strength since its in-

ception in 2015. We are all very proud of all our individual and collective

achievements to date. The environment that our staff create for our young

players to develop is certainly unrivalled locally outside the professional

game. AFC Sudbury benefits from a state of the art facility however it also

benefits from a pool of staff that carefully plan and deliver high quality to its

ever growing player base.

The 16-19 Full-Time academy is the flagship operation in the player develop-

ment pathway that rests in-between our hugely successful Eastern Junior

Alliance section and our senior first team. The full-time programme is for the

two years that follow high school leaving age, we combine academic study

with professional football coaching and a high level games schedule. These

two years are highly intensive and are the power behind the success of our

player development.

We value highly our 13-16 Eastern Junior Alliance section that has seen play-

ers progress into the full-time academy and indeed onto the AFC Sudbury

first team as well as professional football clubs academies. The partnership

with Ipswich Town Football club mutually benefits this section.

We want to make the experience for all our players as enjoyable and re-

warding as possible and certainly one of the highlights is our overseas tours

the full time academy have toured the USA three times and plans are al-

ready in place for the 2019 USA Tour. The Eastern Junior Alliance have

toured Europe and again plans are already in place for two of the teams to

tour Europe 2019 These experiences are all part of the process of developing

the whole person and creating enjoyable memories for later in life.

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AFC Sudbury Academy Honours

2015/2016: Thurlow Nunn U18 South Division Champions

Thurlow Nunn U18 League Championship Finalists

Suffolk FA U18 Midweek Cup Champions

2016/2017: Thurlow Nunn U18 South Division Champions

Thurlow Nunn U18 League Championship Winners

Thurlow Nunn U18 League Cup Champions

Suffolk FA U18 Midweek Cup Champions

2017/2018: Thurlow Nunn U18 South Division Champions

Thurlow Nunn U18 League Championship Winners

Thurlow Nunn U18 League Cup Finalists

Suffolk FA U18 Midweek Cup Champions

ECFA U19 Invitational League Winners

SouthWest Soccer Club - Summer Classic U19 Champions.

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Match-day sponsorships are available at £50, including match

tickets, refreshments, hospitality and an advertisement.

Player sponsorships are available for £40 per season

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League Sponsors

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In the News.. Courtesy of the Suffolk FA

THIRTY-TWO teams will be looking to take a step closer on Saturday to success in this season’s Suf-folk Primary Cup.Only two of those sides even reached last season’s quarter-finals, St Edmunds 1965 beating Bedricks Worth 8-2, before losing in the semi-finals to eventual winners Bures United.St Ed-munds 1965, who sit top of the St Edmundsbury Football League, travel to Touchline SIL Division Four side Occold on Saturday.Bedricks Worth, who moved across from the St Edmundsbury Football League at the end of last season, currently occupy top spot in Division Three of the SIL. They entertain AFC Kesgrave Reserves, who are second in League B.AFC Kesgrave are one of 13 reserve teams still in this season’s competition and there are four ‘A’ teams as well – AFC Sudbury, Claydon, Waveney and Whitton United.The Bures United team and match officials are pictured above being presented to dignatories before last season’s Suffolk Primary Cup Final in which Bures beat AFC YourShirts 2-0 at Port-man Road.

GOOD LUCK TO OUR ACADEMY FIRST YEARS

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In the News.. Courtesy of the Suffolk FA

“Kick-offs 1.45pm:

Suffolk Primary Cup Third Round: AFC Sudbury A v Ransomes (Switched to Ransommes) Sports Res, Mutford & Wrentham Res v Wickham Market Res, Felixstowe Rangers v Kirton Athletic Res, Claydon A v Thurston, Occold v St Edmunds 1965, Waveney A v Carlton Colville Town, Hundon Res v Woolverstone Utd Res, Art Eternal v Whitton Utd A, Redgrave Rangers v Sporting 87 Res, Southwold Town Res v Kirkley & Pakefield B, Kedington v Brandon Town Res, AFC Oulton v FC Whitehorse, Tattingstone Utd v Old Newton Utd Res, Cavendish v Wortham, Bedricks Worth v AFC Kes-grave Res, Tacket Street BBOB Res v Ufford Sports Res.

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AFC SUDBURY ACADEMY Squad 2018.19

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