We've arranged a practice match this Saturday 20th August against Wootton Reserves at Wootton and Dry Sandford Community Centre, Wootton Vilage, OX13 6DN. It's an informal event and we may break it up into a series of short sessions. All are welcome including friends of the club and you may even get to experience the mighty Pete Bennett in goal!
Kick off is 1pm so please be there by 12.30pm. Lifts can be arranged from Elms Parade for those unable to get to Wootton
Training 7pm Thursday 16th August
We will continue our summer training at The Closes, Cumnor on Thursday 16th starting at 7pm sharp. There was a good turnout last week so are hoping for similar numbers on Thursday.
There's two pre-seasons arranged so far with details posted below and we're hoping for a third organised soon. We think friendlies are better than tournaments to get match practice before the start of the season, at least there's no hanging about in the rain.
There's two pre-seasons arranged so far with details posted below and we're hoping for a third organised soon. We think friendlies are better than tournaments to get match practice before the start of the season, at least there's no hanging about in the rain.
Friendly 6.30pm Wednesday 5th September
We've arranged another friendly match against Abingdon Utd U16s at their ground, Northcourt Road Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1PL
This is the last game before the start of the season against a top of the league A side.
Kick off is 6.30pm sharp on Wednesday September 5th, please be there by 6pm. For those that can't get to the ground there will be lifts form Elms Parade, details to follow.
Friendly 11am Sunday 2nd September
We've arranged a friendly match against Dedington U17s at their new ground, Middle Barton, Worton Road Middle Barton Oxon OX7 7EE
They are an A league team but we drew 2-2 with them at our pre-season game last year so it should be a good warm up for the start of the season.
Kick off is 11am sharp on Sunday September 2nd, please be there by 10.15am. For those that can't get to the ground there will be lifts form Elms Parade, details to follow.
Pre season 2112-13
Update 30th July
Our training restarts at 7pm on Thursday August 9th at the Closes in Cumnor
We've got one friendly lined up so far, against Deddington on Sunday 2nd September, details to follow.
Update 23rd July
We've arranged our first friendly of the summer and it's on Sunday Sepember 2nd away to Deddington. More details to follow.
The teams in our league have changed very slightly and are now:
Banbury United, Ducklington, Garsington Youth, Grove Rangers, Hinksey Park, Kidlington Youth, Radley Youth and Wantage Town
Posted 11th July
We are in the OIYL Under 17s B Division next year with provisionally, Banbury Youth, Ducklington, Garsington Youth, Grove Challengers, Hinksey Park, Radley Youth and Wantage Town.
We are planning a short summer break as many are away on holidays, to re-start in early August with a couple of practice games on Sundays and some friendlies. We may also enter an early September tournament. The season kicks off on Sunday September 9th and should be finished by May.
The plan is to revert to Thursday training from 7pm to 8.15pm at Cumnor until the clocks go back at the end of October when will train at Tilsley Park on Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm.
These are all provisional plans and may change - any suggestions very welcome.
If you intend to play on in the new season please contact me via email to
The management or text my mobile: 07785746756.
Our training restarts at 7pm on Thursday August 9th at the Closes in Cumnor
We've got one friendly lined up so far, against Deddington on Sunday 2nd September, details to follow.
Update 23rd July
We've arranged our first friendly of the summer and it's on Sunday Sepember 2nd away to Deddington. More details to follow.
The teams in our league have changed very slightly and are now:
Banbury United, Ducklington, Garsington Youth, Grove Rangers, Hinksey Park, Kidlington Youth, Radley Youth and Wantage Town
Posted 11th July
We are in the OIYL Under 17s B Division next year with provisionally, Banbury Youth, Ducklington, Garsington Youth, Grove Challengers, Hinksey Park, Radley Youth and Wantage Town.
We are planning a short summer break as many are away on holidays, to re-start in early August with a couple of practice games on Sundays and some friendlies. We may also enter an early September tournament. The season kicks off on Sunday September 9th and should be finished by May.
The plan is to revert to Thursday training from 7pm to 8.15pm at Cumnor until the clocks go back at the end of October when will train at Tilsley Park on Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm.
These are all provisional plans and may change - any suggestions very welcome.
If you intend to play on in the new season please contact me via email to
The management or text my mobile: 07785746756.
Kidlington Tournament Sun 24th June
Posted 9.00am Sun 24th
Despite the overnight rain I haven't heard that the tournament is off so we'll assume it's going ahead. Those who need a lift please meet 1pm at Elms Parade. The tournament is at Stratford Brakes ground but you have to park at Water Eaton Park and Ride where there are busses to and from the ground. Registration is at 1.30pm.
If I hear anything this morning I'll let you know straight away
Despite the overnight rain I haven't heard that the tournament is off so we'll assume it's going ahead. Those who need a lift please meet 1pm at Elms Parade. The tournament is at Stratford Brakes ground but you have to park at Water Eaton Park and Ride where there are busses to and from the ground. Registration is at 1.30pm.
If I hear anything this morning I'll let you know straight away
Radley tournament and Kidlington
Well done to the lads that played and won the Radley tournament today. It was a great victory and thoroughly deserved.
The selection for the 5/6 a side tournaments have been based on those who responded quickest - and the ones who pestered the most! Apologies to those that didn't get to play, they were all well over subscribed.
The next tournament is a big one and it's this Sunday, 24th June at Kidlington. It's 11 a side and we are allowed 14 players. It is first come first served and an indication of the squad we are likely to play next season, so please let me know your availability as soon as possible. Please contact me via the management or text my mobile on 07785 746756
The selection for the 5/6 a side tournaments have been based on those who responded quickest - and the ones who pestered the most! Apologies to those that didn't get to play, they were all well over subscribed.
The next tournament is a big one and it's this Sunday, 24th June at Kidlington. It's 11 a side and we are allowed 14 players. It is first come first served and an indication of the squad we are likely to play next season, so please let me know your availability as soon as possible. Please contact me via the management or text my mobile on 07785 746756
Crowmarsh tournament Sunday 3rd June
Posted Sat 26th May
Our next tournament is on Sunday morning 3rd June. Again it's the first to register will get a place although those that missed out on Cholsey will get preference over the ones that played.
Please register via the management or text/call my mobile on 07785 746756.
Our next tournament is on Sunday morning 3rd June. Again it's the first to register will get a place although those that missed out on Cholsey will get preference over the ones that played.
Please register via the management or text/call my mobile on 07785 746756.
Cholsey tournament Saturday 26h May
Update Wed 23rd May
Westy can't make it so his place has been taken by Ben Everley
Update Sun 20th May
All places have now been filled and it's Charlie, Westy, Connor, Jim, Josh, Obaida and Jake that will represent the club
All those who missed out on this one will get first chance on the next tournament at Crowmarsh on the next Sunday, 3rd June.
Posted Thu 17th May
We've got 4 players signed up so far for this tournament: Charlie Bennett,
Daniel West, Connor Penfold and Jim Whitelock
We need 7 so the next 3 players to get in touch will get places.
Those that miss out on this one will get first chance for Crowmarsh on Sunday 3rd June.
Please contact me via the management or text/call my mobile on 07785 746756.
Westy can't make it so his place has been taken by Ben Everley
Update Sun 20th May
All places have now been filled and it's Charlie, Westy, Connor, Jim, Josh, Obaida and Jake that will represent the club
All those who missed out on this one will get first chance on the next tournament at Crowmarsh on the next Sunday, 3rd June.
Posted Thu 17th May
We've got 4 players signed up so far for this tournament: Charlie Bennett,
Daniel West, Connor Penfold and Jim Whitelock
We need 7 so the next 3 players to get in touch will get places.
Those that miss out on this one will get first chance for Crowmarsh on Sunday 3rd June.
Please contact me via the management or text/call my mobile on 07785 746756.
Summer tournaments
We're taking a break from training as the exams are looming but we are in four tournaments. They are:
Cholsey Sat 26 May 5 aside + 2 subs
Crowmarsh Sun 3 June 5 a side (don't know how many subs)
Radley Sun 17 June 6 a side + 2 subs + 1 guest
Kidlington Sun 24 June 11 a side + 3 subs
Crowmarsh Sun 3 June 5 a side (don't know how many subs)
Radley Sun 17 June 6 a side + 2 subs + 1 guest
Kidlington Sun 24 June 11 a side + 3 subs
We do need an idea of who is available and your preferences for these to help organise the teams. Please let me know via the management or text/call my mobile on 07785 746756.
Presentation Day and player awards
Thanks to all who came to the Presentation Day, it was a great success all round.
The Player's Player of the Season was awarded to Daniel 'Westy' West The Spectators' Player of the Season was Ben Whitehead and the Managers' Player of the Season went to Connor Penfold.
The Player's Player of the Season was awarded to Daniel 'Westy' West The Spectators' Player of the Season was Ben Whitehead and the Managers' Player of the Season went to Connor Penfold.
Congratulations to all three and they were richly deserved. Well done to Connor for his speech when accepting his award.
It's a mark of how successful the team has been as a whole this season in that there was quite a wide spread of votes this year.
Presentation Day 12th May 2012
It's the Presentation Day on Saturday 12th May 11am at The Closes in Cumnor. All players and their families for the season are expected to attend this event. Players will get a medal for being part of the squad plus a rather neat medal for being runners up this year.
It's been an amazing achievement this season especially considering how we've struggled in previous years, so all should be well pleased with their effort.
Turn up, get your medals, all is good.
It's been an amazing achievement this season especially considering how we've struggled in previous years, so all should be well pleased with their effort.
Turn up, get your medals, all is good.
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