Ascot v Edgware 220122

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ASCOT UNITED vs. EDGWARE TOWN
Sat 22 Jan 2022
Cherry Red Records Combined Counties League Premier Division North
Matchday
Programme
Season
2021/22

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T H E Y E L L A M E N
Yellow and Blue
Sam Gray (GK)
Alex Sykes (GK)
Adam Everiss
Calum Ferguson
Chris Ellis
Dan Bailey
Dan Price
Danny Walden
Denis Nortey
Duarte Surpanu
George Lock
Harry Laflin
Ian Davies
James Harper
Jonny Denton
Josh Masters
Keaton August
Louis Bouwers
Rashid Hamid
Rory Merrick
Sam Evans
Sean McCormack
Taylor Morgan
Toby Thompson
Tom Scott
T H E W A R E S
Green and White
Donnabhan Green
Kleon James
Luca Boast
Alieu Kamara
Yannick Bitsindou
Novell Sony-Bruce
Darnell Luke
Hafid Bounyafe
Nile Waite
Moe Khadum
Caoilan Mcgettigan
Samuel Odusoga
Osman Barkat
Gustavo Tamayo
Adam Hamdi
Martin Flannery
Jamie Tompkins
Dan Masters
Jamie Ashdown
Bjorn Dunkley
Steve Quelch
Chad Smith
Matthew
Childs
Manager
Asst. Manager
GK Coach
Coach
Coach
Therapist
Match Officials
Jake
Hillier
Rak Hudson
Stven Eyango Bwanga
Matt Pinhass
Mark
Kelly
Last Match:
Wembley
A
Sat 15 Jan
2-1
COCO
Next Match: Thatcham Town H Tue 25 Jan
BBT 2

ASCOT UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, SL5 7LJ
Chairman: Simon Negus
Club Secretary: Dan Birchmore
Director of Football: Neil Richards
1st Team Manager: Jamie Tompkins
Assistant manager: Dan Masters
Coaches: Bjorn Dunkley, Steve Quelch
Goalkeeping Coach: Jamie Ashdown
Allied U18 Manager: Josh Nice
Therapist: Chad Smith
Sports Psychology: Izzy Woods
Racecourse Facilities Manager: Jo Gavin
Administration Manager: Emma Paton
Clubhouse Catering: Lisa Richards
Reporting, Comms and Programme: Neal Jeffs
Directors:
Doug Page
Mark Cooper
Rob Jones
Zoe Reilly
Phil Wray
Graham Jones
Ascot United Football Club Limited. Registered in
England and Wales. Registration No. 6883550
Registered Office: Ternion Court, 264-268 Upper Fourth
Street, Central Milton Keynes MK9 1DP.
Affiliated to the Berks & Bucks F.A. No. Q-B&B0165
IN THE CHAIR
Welcome to The Racecourse ground for todays Combined
Counties game and a special welcome to players, officials
and fans from Edgware.
After seeing a couple of games having to be postponed
earlier in the month, it’s great to be playing at home again.
I’m sure we can all agree that the recent covid related
disruption hasn’t been welcomed, but I’m confident that
things will now settle down for the rest of the season.
Our visitors sit just above us in the table, and I’m sure both
teams today will be looking for a win to kick start what
they hope will be a push for promotion by the end of the
season – that’s what gives today’s game an extra edge.
Elsewhere in the club, three of our junior boys teams
enjoyed a “Super Sunday” last weekend with our U13, U14
and U15’s all winning their Berkshire County Cup quarter
finals and so progressing to the business end of that
competition. Congratulations to managers Andy Gavin,
Bjorn Dunkley and Dave Burton and their teams on what
you have achieved so far and I look forward to seeing
further progress in the coming weeks.
In the senior Ladies section, our first team had a great
away win at Winchester (check out the goal from Laura
Spark on social media!) and the reserves won again
(obviously!) to maintain their amazing run to top their
league.
Just a reminder that if anyone is planning a corporate
meeting or special event, our Ascot Sports Bar is available
to hire at very reasonable rates. We have an excellent
facility available and have recently appointed Sam Knight
to be our Events Co-ordinator so please contact her to
discuss any requirements you might have.
Hope you all enjoy the game today…
Simon.
with Simon Negus
A warm welcome to Edgware Town for today's
Cherry Red Records Combined Counties
League Premier Division North fixture.

FROM THE DUGOUT
Welcome to the players, officials
and supporters of Edgware Town.
Enjoy the game!
Jamie Tompkins
First Team Manager
Hello and welcome to Edgware Town FC players, staff and club committee and to all supporters in attendance
for this afternoons Combined Counties Premier North fixture. Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
The squad have been in a good place and have been putting in the hard work in training. Commitment has
been great, despite the covid having an impact on some of the players but we have come through this period a
stronger, fitter and a more together team. The result was a well-earned 3 points away at Wembley last
Saturday.
After this weekend, we can look forward to our county cup home fixture against Thatcham Town on Tuesday,
we hope to see many supporters on the night as we battle out for a quarter-final place.
Edgware Town have an abundance of young, talented individuals in their team. Fantastic in 1v1 scenarios and
fearless on the attack. In the reverse fixture in October, we quickly went two goals down before coming back
to win 4-2 so we expect a very entertaining game for the neutral.
In other club news, congratulations to George Lock for making his 150th appearance for the club last
weekend against Wembley. ‘Locky’ has been an incredibly committed, hard working and reliable player and
has been a delight to manage since his arrival to the club.
Also, stay tuned for a new signing next week and former player returning to the club!
Thank you to our sponsors, club officials and volunteers for all the fantastic work and ongoing support
towards our football club.
Enjoy the game! Jamie
ASCOT UNITED FC MANAGEMENT TEAM: PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
Dan Masters
Assistant Manager
Jamie Ashdown
Goalkeeping Coach
Bjorn Dunkley
Coach
Steve Quelch
Coach
Chad Smith
Therapist

W E L C O M E T O T H E W A R E S
W E L C O M E T O T H E W A R E S
ON COURSE!
With Programme Editor Neal Jeffs
Welcome to the players, officials and
supporters of Edgware Town for this Cherry
Red Records Combined Counties League
Premier Division North match.
Happy
reading, and
enjoy the
game! Neal
Welcome back and a happy new year to everyone in attendance today – I feel I
shouldn't still be wishing HNY this far into 2022 but then again this is our first
home match of the year. It was something of a surprise that we ‘only’ got just over
150 for our festive local derby, but I think that shows just how COVID-affected
many families are. I did manage to hop to Woking v Aldershot for their New Year
bloodbath. Just over 5,100 crammed into Kingfield to watch a match low on
quality but high on drama – a last minute winner, flares, police and police dogs!
And it’s funny how COVID goes away on the terraces (you should have been there
behind the goal!) but somehow comes back when Boris wants to jab the world
and his wife! Last weekend we saw a good performance in the 2-1 win at
Wembley, but the result had a more sombre note 24 hours later when it was
announced their regular goalkeeper - Raheem 'Birdy' Belgrave - tragically died
aged 29 in a swimming accident in the Caribbean where he was on holiday.
R.I.P. 'BIRDY'. Wembley FC and the nonleague
football community were
devastated to learn of the death of
goalkeeper Raheem Belgrave at the
age of just 29 whilst on holiday in the
Caribbean last weekend.
Birdy' actually played in the return match here earlier this season and was
involved in the collision with a defender that led to the abandonment of the
game. Obviously our thoughts go out to his family, friends and Wembley FC. Back
closer to home, last weekend was a good one for our Ladies' teams who both
recorded wins and after the First Team were awarded 6 points for 2 matches
where the opposition tried to cry off with a COVID card, the league table looks
increasingly appealing! Tomorrow the First Team are here against Oxford City,
and City will be looking for revenge for 2 defeats inflicted on them already this
season in both the league and FA Cup. And finally we have a county cup match to
look forward to next Tuesday with the visit of Thatcham Town who are currently
mid-table in the Isthmian League South Central (Step 4, same league as
Bracknell and Binfield). Enjoy the game! Neal

RESULTS AND FIXTURES 21/22
Date Opposition
H/A Comp Result Att
06-Aug Holyport
H FAC XP 3-0 450
14-Aug Southall
A COCO 0-5 50
17-Aug Tadley Calleva
A COCO 5-1 n/k
21-Aug Risborough Rangers A FAC P 1-1 175
24-Aug Risborough Rangers H FAC P R 3-2 277
28-Aug Reading City
H COCO 2-2
31-Aug Wokingham/Emmbrook A COCO 2-1
04-Sep Hythe Town
A FAC 1Q 0-1 278
11-Sep Hengrove Athletic
A FAV 1Q 2-0
18-Sep Wembley
H COCO 1-1*
21-Sep Windsor
H BBT 1Q 3-1 120
25-Sep Tadley Calleva
A FAV 2Q 4-1
28-Sep Burnham
H COCO 5-0
02-Oct Edgware Town
A COCO 4-2
09-Oct North Greenford United H COCO 3-2 101
16-Oct Windsor
A COCO 1-3
23-Oct Wallingford Town
A FAV 1 2-2 (5p6)
30-Oct Egham Town
A COCO 1-1
06-Nov Spelthorne Sports
H COCO 0-2
13-Nov Hanworth Villa
A COCO 0-3
16-Nov Newport Pagnell Town H BBT 2Q 8-2
20-Nov St Panteleimon
H COCO 3-1
23-Nov AFC Croydon Athletic A LC 3-5
27-Nov CB Hounslow
A COCO 3-0
04-Dec Southall
H COCO 2-2
18-Dec Reading City
A COCO 2-3
27-Dec Wokingham/Emmbrook H COCO 4-2
15-Jan Wembley
A COCO 2-1
159
22-Jan Edgware Town
H COCO
25-Jan Thatcham Town
H BBT 2
29-Jan Spelthorne Sports
A COCO
05-Feb St Panteleimon
A COCO
12-Feb Holyport
H COCO
19-Feb Abbey Rangers
A COCO
26-Feb Burnham
A COCO
05-Mar Virginia Water
H COCO
12-Mar Holyport
A COCO (TBC)
19-Mar CB Hounslow
H COCO
26-Mar Tadley Calleva
H COCO
02-Apr North Greenford United A COCO
05-Apr Hanworth Villa
H COCO
18-Apr Abbey Rangers
H COCO
23-Apr Egham Town
H COCO
TBC Windsor
H COCO
TBC Virginia Water
A COCO
Maidenhead United H BBT 1 H-W
Scorers
Laflin, Lock, Surpanu
Laflin 2, Lock, Morgan, Denton
Laflin
Scott, Lock, Evans
Laflin 2
Laflin 2
August, Laflin
Laflin
Morgan 2, Laflin
August, Bailey, McCormack, Nortey
McCormack 2, Laflin, Denton, Lock
Laflin, August, Bailey, Morgan
Laflin 2, McCormack
Everiss
Nortey, Laflin
Nortey
McCormack 2, Laflin 2, Denton, Morgan, Hamid, Davies
Laflin 2, Morgan
August 2, Bailey
Laflin 2, August
Laflin 2
Morgan, Scott
Gutteridge 2, Bailey, Scott
Morgan, Bailey
Awarded to Ascot (MUFC forfeit tie).
*Abandoned due to serious injury with 12 minutes remaining. Result stands.
COCO - Cherry Red Records Combined Counties League Premier Division North, FAV - Buildbase FA Vase, FAC - The
Emirates FA Cup, BBT - Berks&Bucks Trophy, LC - Cherry Red Records Premier Challenge Cup

PHOTOZONE
It seems a long time ago now, but here is a selection of photos from the festive win over
Wokingham and Emmbrook (shooting-stars.co.uk).
Clockwise from Top Left: Mitch Gutteridge opens the scoring, Tom Scott in
possession, Taylor Morgan rounds the 'keeper, Gutteridge adds his 2nd goal of
the afternoon, Wokingham's keeper comes under pressure, Jonny Denton
threads the ball through.

SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor a Yellaman! Contact Neil Richards at neil.richards@ascotunited.co.uk.

TODAY'S FIXTURES AND RECENT RESULTS
Recent results:
Weekend fixtures:

LEAGUE TABLES
Premier North:
Premier South:

APPEARANCES AND GOALS
Below are the updated Ascot United appearance and scorers' records for
this season's squad.
2021-22 All-time
App Goals App Goals
D Amate 7 0 7
R Andrady 2 0 20
K August 25 6 25 6
D Bailey 23 5 52 9
L Bouwers 12 0 158 11
I Davies 12 1 71 36
J Denton 25 3 201 22
C Ellis 17 0 74 1
S Evans 8 1 25 1
A Everiss 14 1 14 1
L Farhall 1 0 1
C Ferguson 11 0 31 1
W Frank 2 0 2
B Gill 1 0 1
O Graham 6 0 6
S Gray 27 0 113
M Gutteridge 2 2 25 4
A Hall 1 0 1
R Hamid 12 1 12 1
J Harper 9 0 9
H Laflin 26 24 135 76
G Lock 26 4 150 9
J Masters 11 0 19
S McCormack 26 6 26 6
R Merrick 3 0 23
T Morgan 20 8 36 11
J Nice 3 0 5 1
D Nortey 16 3 16 3
D Price 2 0 46 10
T Scott 14 3 14 3
D Surpanu 25 1 32 3
A Sykes 1 0 2
J Tarrant 1 0 1
T Thompson 2 0 2
D Walden 4 0 4
397 69 1359 215
Congrats to
George Lock
who reached
150
appearances
last week. He
is now joint
11th on the alltime
roll of
honour. Jonny
Denton (201
appearances)
is 4th, and is
set to move
joint 3rd with
Ian Brooks
(202
appearances).
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PROUD SPONSORS OF CHRIS ELLIS

MATCH REPORT ROUNDUP
DAN’S THE MAN AS ASCOT SHOW WEMBLEY THE WAY
Brilliant Bailey inspires Ascot to victory on road
Saturday 15th January 2022 - Cherry Red Records Premier Division North -
Wembley 1 - 2 Ascot United
Ascot United returned to action with a 2-1 victory at Wembley FC on Saturday. In their first match
of 2022, The Yellamen’s captain Dan Bailey was superb in defence and weighed in with a goal as
Ascot overcame their hosts with a strong second half display.
The curse of COVID meant that both sides had played just one game in four weeks – which they
had both won – so an element of rustiness was expected in what has become an increasingly
disrupted campaign. As it was, both sides were initially rusty, although the home side created
most of the chances in a scrappy first half and the best of them brought the best out of visiting
‘keeper Sam Gray just ten minutes in when he palmed away Jonathan Iley’s bullet header from
Calvin Osborne’s cross. Defender Bailey’s brilliant challenge then denied Ned Jones a scoring
opportunity after he had raced onto Yassim Fehmi-Gil’s pass, before defenders Jermaine Heron
and Osborne both skied long-rage efforts over as the half wore on.
In between those chances, Ascot finally mustered a sight of goal when Keaton August checked
onto his right foot and flashed a half-chance wide, but his afternoon ended early when he limped
off with a hamstring injury five minutes before the break. And then came the sucker blow from
Ascot. They won back possession with a crunching midfield challenge, Sean McCormack fed
Taylor Morgan, and he superbly spun away from the defence before rifling an unstoppable effort
past home’ keeper Paul Wood with the angle against him.
The Yellamen were much improved in the second half and Bailey created daylight with a 59th
minute downward header into the net after Jonny Denton’s corner had skimmed off a defender
and into his path. However, that daylight was only made possible because of Bailey’s brilliant
challenge on Jones ten minutes earlier, which denied a clear goalscoring opportunity. From that
moment Ascot were largely in control; Morgan’s cross-field pass to McCormack ended with him
bringing a fine save out of Wood, Harry Laflin fired over when well placed and substitute Dennis
Nortey brought another good save out of Wood as Ascot should have added a third, although
defender George Lock had earlier done well to block Heron’s chance at the other end on his 150th
appearance for the Yellamen.
Unnecessary late nerves jangled when Chris Ellis needlessly conceded a pate penalty which
Rowan Larrington rolled in, but there would be no further drama and Ascot held on for a 2-1 win
that took them above their hosts into seventh. Ascot United: Gray, Lock, Everiss, Scott, Bailey, Ellis,
McCormack, Denton, Morgan (Nortey), Laflin (Thompson), August (Surpanu).

ASCOT UNITED LADIES
Ascot United Ladies play in the Southern Region Women's’ Football League – the highest level at
which they have competed. The Ladies’ section starts down at the junior level with a host of teams –
beginning with mixed teams at U7 - rising through girls’ sides from U10 up to a senior Development
(reserve) side playing in the Thames Valley League. The junior sides operate on Saturdays or
Sundays, with the Seniors (First and Development) playing on Sunday afternoon. The first team are
managed by Darrel Evans and coached by Alix Todd. The reserve team is managed by Jon Swallow.
Find out more on our website. Sponsorship packages now available - ask a member of the
committee!
Ascot United Ladies and Ladies Reserves completed a perfect weekend
for the Senior sides as both won their matches on Sunday, backing up
the Men’s 2-1 win at Wembley FC on Saturday.
It wasn’t plain-sailing for the First Team who were 1-0 down at the
break at Winchester City Flyers, but a galvanised Yellawomen emerged
for the second half and drew level courtesy of Laura Sparks’ fantastic
free kick, which is currently doing the rounds on social media.
And, that paved the way for the comeback which was completed by
player-coach Alix Todd’s brace; 3-1 the final score as The Yellawomen
consolidated 4th place.
Elsewhere, The Reserves extended their winning run with a 4-0 win over
Larkspur Rovers at Royal Holloway. Courtney Gibbons, Darcey Young
and substitute Andreia Mendes (2) were all on target as John Swallow’s
side made it 11 wins from 11 in the Thames Valley League. ***This
weekend The First Team entertain Oxford City (Racecourse, 2pm) and
The Reserves Travel to Holyport (Summerleaze Village, 2pm)** *
Winchester
City Flyers
1
Ascot United
SRWFL Premier (16th Jan)
Ascot United
Reserves
Larkspur
Rovers
TVL 3E (16th Jan)
3
Results - last matches
4
0

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striker Sarah Leonard. The Group have practices in
Basingstoke, Yateley, Church Crookham and Hartley Wintney.
Visit stkittsvet.co.uk

Ian is a Biomechanics coach, supporting players returning from injury and
improving strength and conditioning.

PEN PICS AND SPONSORS - ASCOT UNITED
Sam Gray – goalkeeper
Solid goalkeeper, confident with the ball at
his feet. Established first teamer since 18/19
and was players’ player of the year in 19/20
when he appeared in every league game.
Sponsor:
Josh Masters - defence
Established left-back having broken into the
team in 20/21 following a move from local
rivals Holyport. Sponsor:
Alex Sykes – goalkeeper
Goalkeeping coach and reliable backup. Has
International experience having played for
the England Futsal team. Sponsor:
Dan Bailey – defence
Experienced centre back who skippered
Flackwell Heath in 19/20. Previously played
at a higher level with Marlow and has a level
2 coaching qualification. Sponsor:
Louis Bouwers – defence
A physical and dominant centre half who
signed from Faringdon Town in 16/17 and now
well-established as club captain. Made 146
appearances heading into 21/22 but must
wait to add to that tally whilst he recovers
from injury. Sponsor:
Chris Ellis – defence
Signed in 18/19, a strong and dominant
defender. Vastly experienced having played
for Camberley Town, Egham Town and
Chipstead. Looking to re-establish himself in
21/22 following a year out with serious
injury. Sponsor: Novem nine
George Lock – defence
A fearless right back previously with Binfield
and Bracknell. Technically strong and a
consistently high performer. Supporters POY
in 18/19 and has now featured in well over
100 games pushing him into the top 15 on the
all-time appearance list. Sponsor: Dave
Bucktrout
Danny Walden - defence
Ascot United Allied U18 captain who is
expected to feature for the senior side
during 21/22. Sponsor: Cox Green Academy
Jonny Denton – midfield
Former Ascot Youth team star who returned
in 17/18 after a scholarship in the U.S. A dead
ball specialist, he has now twice won the
player of the year award. 'JD' starts the 21/22
season having made 176 appearances.
Sponsor:
Tom Scott - midfield
Signed for 21/22 having had spells with
Harrow Borough and Beaconsfield. A
tenacious ball winner with great
communication. Sponsor: Lydia Baker
Calum Ferguson – midfield
Signed in 19/20 having previously starred for
a National League youth side. Also had a spell
with Highworth Town. Sponsor:
Sam Evans – midfield
Played for the U16s and U18s in 19/20 before
making his first team debut in the same
season. Sam has been with the club since
his debut for the U8s and is now an
established part of the senior side with
maturity belying his age. Sponsor: Dave
Norris

PEN PICS AND SPONSORS - ASCOT UNITED
Dan Price - midfield
Popular attacking midfielder who returns to
Ascot for 21/22 having been out for two years
with a serious knee injury. Previously
appeared 44 times in 18/19 when he scored
10 goals. Sponsor:
Sean McCormack - forward
Skilful forward signed from Walton and
Hersham for 21/22 having also played for
Maidenhead United and Bracknell Town.
Sponsor:
James Harper - midfield
A former professional with Premier League
experience, Harper played 316 times for
Reading between 2001-2010. Also featured for
Sheffield United, Hull City and Doncaster
Rovers before beginning his non-league
journey in 2014. Signed from Windsor FC in
Sept '21.
Rory Merrick – forward
Signed for 19/20 and continues to improve.
Looking to re-establish himself after injury in
an already-disjointed previous campaign.
Calm and composed figure on the pitch and
has great technical ability. Sponsor:
Keaton August - forward
Signed from Windsor FC for 21/22. Can play
anywhere across the front three and has an
abundance of pace. Has a keen eye for goal
backed up by providing plenty of assists. A
personal trainer, he works hard and is
physically strong. Sponsor:
Ian Davies – forward
Prolific goalscorer who scored 25 goals for
Binfield in 18/19 before top scoring for Ascot
with 23 goals in the curtailed 19/20
campaign. Netted another 12 from 24 games
in 20/21. Sponsor: Zipcar UK
Harry Laflin – forward
Laffers joined in 18/19 and has become a goalmachine
despite often playing out of
position. Enters the season having scored 52
goals in 109 appearances with an improving
goals-per-game ratio. Has previously won
supporters’ player of the season award.
Sponsor:
Taylor Morgan - forward
Pacey forward who impressed whilst playing
against us for Fleet Town during pre-season
20/21. Has played at a higher level including
several seasons in the US Major League.
Previous clubs include Toronto, Ostersunds
(Sweden), Falkirk, Airdrie and Whitehawk.
Sponsor:
Jamie Tompkins – manager
Highly respected throughout the club who
guided the team to league cup glory in 18/19
before taking the team to top of the league
before the 19/20 campaign was curtailed.
Football Development manager at Brentford
FC. Sponsor:
Duarte Surpanu - forward
Skilful winger with lighting quick feet, signed
midway through in the 20/21 season and has
the potential to cause problems for any
defence. Sponsor: Maidenhead Town
Denis Nortey - forward
Striker who signed in Sept '21 and scored on
his debut having previously played for
Eversley & California, London Tigers,
Aylesbury United and Rayners Lane.
Rashid Hamid - forward
Lively forward who signed from Burnham, for
whom he scored 3 goals in 11 appearances in
the curtailed 20/21 season.
Jamie Ashdown - goalkeeping coach
Needs little introduction, former professional
Jamie began his career with Reading before
making over 100 appearances for Portsmouth
between 2004-2012. A huge asset to the club
where he coaches at all levels. Sponsor:
Dan Masters – asst. manager
Dan is in his fourth season with Ascot Utd and
is a crucial part of the coaching staff.
Sponsor:

CLUB HISTORY - ASCOT UNITED
Ascot United as we know it, was founded in 1965 by a men’s team who played their games at Sunninghill with “after
match meetings” in The Wells in Cheapside village (now Mikado’s). Teams played as long ago as 1928 under the name
Ascot United but nothing to link them directly to the current club. In 1965, the club had gained permission from the Ascot
Racecourse Trustees to convert the land east of coach park 10 into a football pitch. A wooden clubhouse was built and
this team went on to win many prestigious trophies in the years that followed.
Various youth teams represented Ascot United over the years up to 1988, and 1992 the East Berks 7-a-side Association
was formed by our then Chairman Keith Wicks introducing small-sided junior games and having disbanded in 1980 the
men’s team also reformed. The club continued to grow, entering into partnership with Charters School and being
awarded FA Charter Standard status in 2004. The men’s senior team enjoyed early success through the East Berks
League gaining continued promotions to the Senior division and winning various Cups including the Fielden Charity Cup
in 1996/7. 2001 saw the 1st team join the Reading Senior League and winning the Evening Post Senior Cup at the
Madejski Stadium in 2006. Promotion to the Hellenic League soon followed in 2007, followed by promotion to the
Hellenic Premier Division in 2009. The club today has grown to become one of the largest Community football clubs in
the UK with over 1000 registered players and over 70 teams playing every weekend embracing all ages and abilities
from 5 year olds through to Vets. A new clubhouse opened in September 2010, together with an improved main pitch,
floodlights and a stand.
The club has enjoyed much success at all levels particularly in the Ladies and Girls Section where they are regularly
winners of leagues and county Cups. Our senior Ladies won promotion to the Premier Division of the Southern Region
Women’s’ Football League in 2017-18 and consolidated their position with a mid-table finish in 2018-19. Meanwhile, 2018-
19 was an outstanding one for our junior Boys’ teams who won an array of county cups at various age groups, a feat
we’ve rarely previously achieved.
The past decade has been hugely successful for our first team; our debut in the FA Cup in 2011 attracted 1,149 people to
the Racecourse on a Friday evening where the famous trophy itself was on display and the match was streamed live on
Facebook. Between 2012-13 and 2015-16 we reached the Quarter Final of the FA Vase twice, enjoyed two top-three
finishes in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division, and won both the Bluefin Sport Challenge Cup and Perpetua
Press Floodlit Cup. More recently, our players’ development took the spotlight, as a host of Yellamen have enjoyed
success with other local sides and many of our talented development players stepped up into the first team. After
finishing 2017-18 in style, in 2018-19 new manager Jamie Tompkins led his side to the top of the table for long spells,
winning two team-of-the-month awards, and finishing with league cup glory once again by defeating Windsor 3-1.
We were transferred into the Combined Counties League for the 2019-20 season, playing on our new 3G pitch facility,
which transformed the club by facilitating more of our teams’ matches and training at The Racecourse. The stronger
platform facilitated further player development, and Jamie’s young side would lead the table for long periods before
establishing what looked like a title-winning margin at the top shortly before the league was aborted due to
Coronavirus. Retaining much of the same squad for 2020-21, Jamie saw his side in and around the challengers before
another pandemic-curtailed season, although they battled through to the league cup final where they were ultimately
beaten on penalties by Redhill.
As Ascot enjoy a third season in the Combined Counties League, everyone hopes for a safe and consistent campaign,
and if silverware comes with it then that will surely be a bonus in current times!

CLUB HISTORY - EDGWARE TOWN
The club were founded in 1939 and played in the Middlesex Senior
League until joining the Coronitian League in the 1946–47 season. In
1948 they won the Middlesex Senior Cup In 1963 the club transferred to
Division One of the Athenian League. They finished third in their first
season, and were promoted to the Premier Division. In 1966–67 they
finished bottom of the division, and were relegated to Division One.
This was followed by a second successive relegation to Division Two
as they finished bottom of the table again.
In 1972 the club was renamed Edgware. When the Athenian League disbanded in 1984 they joined the London
Spartan League before changing their name back to Edgware Town in 1987. They won the Premier Division of the
Spartan League in 1987–88 and 1989–90, and after their second title win, were promoted to Division Two North of the
Isthmian League After league re-organisation in 1991 they were placed in Division Three, which they won the
following season. They were relegated back to Division Three in 2001.
In 2006 the now-renamed Division Two was disbanded and Edgware were transferred to the Premier Division of the
Spartan South Midlands League. They won it at the first attempt, also winning the Premier Cup and the Challenge
Trophy. The club was promoted to Division One North of the Isthmian League, but folded at the end of the 2007–08
season due to lack of funds.
In 2014 a group including Dan and Antony Manzi, Daz Bloor and Ken Batten secured the clubs inclusion back into
non-league football. After a shaky start to the 2014-15 season, the wares finished a credible 9th and Middx Prem Cup
Runners up after the management team of Michael Roche, Fabio Valenti and Peter Grant came in.
The 2015-16 Season saw “The Wares” finish top with only 2 defeats, and lose in the Divisional Cup Final to Crawley
Green.
The ground, Silver Jubilee Park has achieved a C grade rating with 3 new stands, new floodlights and extended
changing rooms and new perimeter fence. The Ken Batten Stand should be in place shortly and then SJP will have 2
seated stands, 3 standing covered stands with a capacity just shy of 2000. Fabio Valenti took over as 1st team
manager in June 2016.
Fergus Moore took over the team in 2017 after the departure of Fabio Valenti, and after a difficult start the team
finished 10th which showed a marked improvement from the season before.
The 2018-19 season was another midtable finish with Fergus pretty much on his own but towards the end of the
season he was joined by Joe Pascoe who came over from the Hendon U18’s and that’s how the 2019-20 season will
begin.
The 2019-20 season was cut short because of Covid19 but before that happened the Wares were looking pretty good
for a top 10 finish in the league, having started the season well the team went through a horrible period losing 13 of
their next 14 games before recovering to win 6 of their next 9 games. The 2020-21 season starts with the return of
out title winning manager Michael Roche as Fergus’s assistant and also arriving on the coaching staff are Scott
McGleish, Glen Parry and Julian Darby.
2020-21 was again brutally cut short with the season being abandoned in December but not before there was a
managerial change with Rak Hudson replacing Fergus Moore and having had only three competitive before
lockdown 2021-22 means Rak can start afresh with a brand new squad.