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Saturday 20/04/24 Kick Off 3:00pm Vs Long Eaton United Southern League Premier Central
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Ryman North Champions 2015/16 Isthmian League North Play-Off Winners 2022-23 Eastern Counties League Premier Division Champions 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05 Eastern Counties League Cup Winners 2005/06 Suffolk Premier Cup Winners 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04 (Finalists 2000/01) F A Cup First Round Proper 2000/01, 2021/22 F A Challenge Vase Finalists 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05 (Semi-Finalists 2001/02) F A Trophy Second Round Proper 2016/17 F A Trophy First Round Proper 2006/07, 2009/10, 2011/12 2013/14 Ryman League Division One North Play-Off Finalists 2006/07 (Semi-Finalists 2007/08 and 2014/15) Ryman League Cup Finalists 2007/08, 2013/14 Club Officials Club Chairman - Andrew Long - 01787 376213 Club Secretary - Jules Ankers - secretary@afcsudbury.co.uk
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Club Honours
AFC (Amalgamated Football Club) Sudbury was formed on Tuesday 1st June 1999 from the amalgamation of Sudbury Town (founded 1885) and Sudbury Wanderers (founded 1958) making it then the newest senior club in East Anglia. The first ever game was played at The Priory Stadium (the previous home of Town) on 17th July 1999 against a full Colchester United side in the Harwich Charity Cup Centenary Shield Semi-Final, and saw a 2-4 defeat after extra time in front of 397 spectators. The club now plays at Kings Marsh, Brundon Lane, Sudbury, which Wanderers purchased in 1972 and were previously water meadows, from which two pitches and a training area were created. The clubhouse was opened in 1985 and the dressing rooms in 1991. Floodlights were added in 1992 and the following year a 200-seat stand was built in addition to the two areas behind the goals being covered. In 2000 a new stand, The Shed, was opened and caters for 300 standing fans. In 2016 seating was added into The Shed stand as well. AFC Sudbury's Academy was launched in 2015/16 and has very quickly become one of the best academy's in the region with numerous silverware in the trophy cabinet and players now studying in USA and playing professional football. AFC Sudbury Ltd, A company limited by shares. (Phillip Turner is the largest shareholder with 17.45%) The MEL Group Stadium, Brundon Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1XR Company Number: 500191
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Notes from the chair
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Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this our last home game of the 2023/24 season. And an especially warm welcome to the players, officials and supporters of our visitors this afternoon Long Eaton Utd. I hope that, despite their long journey down the M1 from Derbyshire, they will still enjoy their day with us. As of course I hope will everybody as we approach the end of what has been a long but never dull season. So here we are - two games left to play. I have to confess that, after our defeat at Needham on Easter Monday, I feared the worst. Seven points behind with only four games left did feel like an almost impossible mountain. But it just goes to show that you never really know with our beautiful game. Two wins for us and two defeats for our nearest rivals and we are now back with everything to play for. It has been at times a difficult season. And sometimes a turbulent one. There have been days when I have thought to myself “why should I bother"? Yes mistakes have been made. Hindsight being a wonderful thing of course. And we do have a lot of experts in our midst who never miss an opportunity to express that expert opinion. Ultimately success at this level (and sadly now at most levels in football) is largely down to budgets. Rightly or wrongly (but of course I believe it was rightly) we set our budget for this season at a level which we could sustain. This has nothing to do with "lack of ambition" but everything to do with maintaining a football club in Sudbury. We could all list the clubs that have gone to the wall in recent seasons. We are not going to be one of them ! I make no apologies for quoting Charles Dickens and in particular Mr Micawber from David Copperfield "Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pound ought and six, result misery". Too right !! I can only encourage those experts who have been offering their regular advice to put their head above the parapet and offer their help in running a football club. We are looking for new blood on the Board. So please put yourselves forward and see for yourself how "simple" it is. As it’s the last game of the season it must be time for highlights and lowlights . For me the lowlight was the betrayal of trust displayed by a couple of so called supporters at the beginning of this season. Oh and both games against Kettering !! Highlights - Joe Neal’s last minute equaliser against Royston and Bradder’s penalty save at Bromsgrove last weekend. There is no doubt in my mind that winning games at this level mean so much more than beating Hullbridge or Witham. The quality and professionalism on show is indeed at another level. Which leads me to my final point this season. The huge amount of credit that is due to Marc and the whole team that we are sitting here with two games to go and having a real chance of maintaining our status which would be a huge achievement under the circumstances. I have no doubt that we the supporters will do our bit to ensure that if at all possible we obtain the results that we need. Enjoy the game everyone and I look forward to seeing loads of happy faces and hearing hoarse voices at 5pm (hopefully). Up the Yellows Andrew Long
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Marc my words
First of all let me welcome everybody to today's Southern League Premier Central fixture against Long Eaton United Update- Where do we start, an eventful few weeks! Starting at home v Coalville… we knew a win would/ could prove pivotal to the last 4 games, which it certainly did. An outstanding performance, in tough windy conditions - going 2-0 up really provided the players with that inner confidence. A nervy few moments but that’s what you have to expect with the nature of this league, it's ruthless. The players once again backed up a really resilient performance away against Bromsgrove last weekend - a tricky pitch, but a very hard fought display. We have some key moments that turned the game on its head - Bradders penalty save was a massive moment in the season, which then lead to us finishing the game with a typical Josh Allen strike that ensured Bromsgrove have been sucked right back into the fight for survival. Lots of work to do - but these players have shown some character, personality & courage to fight there way back to within touching distance of safety. On behalf of the management team, players etc I would personally like to thank you all for your continued support since the season started - a very different season to last seasons for sure, but I feel one that will certainly make the club stronger moving forward. We are proud to represent the club, and I hope the players have made everyone involved proud to be a part of the fantastic & unique club we have here. Last of all, the Men's First Team & Women's First Team will be holding a presentation at the end of the season on Friday 10th May - all supporters looking to attend are very welcome to join us. It would be excellent to see as many of you there as possible. Long Eaton FC Having played Long Eaton back around November time, coming away with a 6-1 win. When reflecting on the performance and result, yes we were clinical on the day but also them going down to 10 men made it a slightly more comfortable day for us. Some really good finishes that day certainly ensured everyone left with smiles on their faces. Today marks the last home fixture of the season - a season that has flown by with many ups & downs… but also a very enjoyable season. Some may think 'how has this been an enjoyable season?' but the many hundred that regularly attend the games at home and the smaller group of travelling fans have seen some excellent results and performances along of course with some indifferent showings but one thing we have always looked to deliver is that pride & being proud to support AFC Sudbury. We have an opportunity today to move a step closer to being a Step 3 team for season 2024/25, so let's make the most of the occasion & get behind the players for one last time this season at home! We hope you all enjoy the game and look forward to seeing you all Saturday afternoon and the Mel Group Stadium. Marc Abbott - 1st Team Manager
AFC Sudbury football club wishes to ensure that everyone, young and old enjoys football at The Kings Marsh Stadium. To emphasise this we have a stong code of conduct which applies to all. Anyone, including players, coaching staff, Officials and supporters who are found to be in breach of these, will be warned by a club official and if they persist may result in them being escorted out of the ground. Please ensure you remain behind all pitch barriers and do not enter the field of play before, during or after the game unless authorised to do so. Everyone shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not behave in a manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or combination of: violent conduct, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour, including any form of racial chants towards players, officials or supporters. Abusing or attempting to abuse any part of the clubs facilities. Any type of anti social behaviour not covered by the above. In the event of an emergency it is important that everyone remains calm whilst the situation is investigated by the safety office or club officials. If it is considered that the situation requires an evacuation then the exits gates will be opened and club officials will direct the crowd out of the ground. Please follow the instructions and do not panic.
AFC Sudbury Academy - First Team Debuts
Ground Regulations
Jordan Blackwell 9th Aug 2014 Kyran Clements 18th Aug 2015 Ryan McNicholas 17th Oct 2015 Charlie Gilbert 27th Oct 2015 Tyler French 26th Mar 2016 Callum Watson 8th Oct 2016 Alfie Carroll 8th Oct 2016 Jake Colclough 18th Oct 2016 Reece White 18th Oct 2016 Sam Mills 7th Jan 2017 Joe Wright 10th Jan 2017 Ollie Dunlop 12th Aug 2017 Ollie Peters 28th Aug 2017 Tom Dettmar 19th Sep 2017 Ben Hunter 11th Oct 2017 Joe Walker 24th Oct 2017 Milo Grimes 4th Nov 2017 Pan Mundawarara 11th Nov 2017 Tom Maycock 11th Nov 2017 Kane Munday 22nd Nov 2017 Callum Fuller 22nd Nov 2017 Curtis Child 26th Dec 2017 Adam Dunnage 23rd Jan 2018 Ollie Gravett 17th Mar 2018 Luca Collins 19th Apr 2018 Joe Grimwood 21st Apr 2018 Baris Altintop 11th Aug 2018 Issac Skubich 18th Sep 2018 Kie Dyer 18th Sep 2018 Bradley Sayer 18th Sep 2018 Ben Whiteman 18th Sep 2018 Ben Hammett 20th Oct 2018 Liam Bennett 10th Nov 2018 Ross Crane 24th Nov 2018 Freddie King 1st Dec 2018 Adam Hanson 9th Mar 2019 Harry Critchley 17th Aug 2019 Sam Wright 26th Aug 2019 Lewis O Malley 26th Aug 2019 Sam Girling 3rd Sep 2019 Ellis Girling 3rd Sep 2019 Ethan Mayhew 3rd Sep 2019 Matt Wooldridge 3rd Sep 2019 Rauf Kabangu 24th Sep 2019 Shane Temple 1st Oct 2019 Sam Cooke 1st Oct 2019 Reece Langridge 22nd Oct 2019 Josh Blunkell 22nd Oct 2019 Ted Penn 12th Nov 2019 Joshua Hughes 12th Nov 2019 Josh Tysoe 12th Nov 2019 Luke Craigie 12th Nov 2019 Alfie Adams 26th Feb 2020 Jake Banyard 3rd Oct 2020 Josh Ambrose 6th Oct 2020 Luke Hipkin 14th Aug 2021 James Askew 21st Aug 2021 Dan Smith 2nd Oct 2021 Josh Stokes 16th Oct 2021 Colby Hillyard 23rd Nov 2021 Oli Lonton 23rd Nov 2021 Jayden Cohen 15th Feb 2022 Ryan Dunne 29th Aug 2022 Joe Carroll 29th Aug 2022 Dylan Kirk 3rd Sep 2022 Joe Coburn 21st Feb 2023 Brodie Hernandez 21st Feb 2023 Luca Terminiello 21st Feb 2023 Max Brownsdon 21st Feb 2023 Reuben Swann 18th Mar 2023 Brad Byrne 22nd Apr 2023 Jamie Bennett 5th Aug 2023 Kaya Donohoe 19th Aug 2023 Jamie Eveleigh 23rd Sep 2023 Billy Walsh 3rd Oct 2023 Alfie Lambert 7th Oct 2023
As at the time of going to press ( 7pm Friday 19th April ) these details had yet to be submitted to us, it's a league requirement to do so but nada so..... here's a few blank pages, enjoy
Who are Long Eaton United?
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Our final home game of the campaign and it's time for part 2 of my highlights of the season. Highlight no 3, Nuneaton Borough at home. After beating Coalville on the road we then only picked up 1 point from our next three games leading to a fixture at home to Nuneaton 2 days before xmas. My knee was killing me, i couldn't walk, not sure what had happened to it but I was in agony but... on the pitch it clicked. Mills bagged an early goal before Bampoe netted his only goal for the club and that's a goal I really felt, full of emotion. 2 up at the break. Nuneaton pull one back, awkward territory usually but Joe Neal goes and restores the 2 goal lead straight away and although the visitors scored once more from the spot, Reuben Marshall begged his only goal in Yellow too to make for an entertaining win and a perfect Christmas present. Highlight no 4, Bromsgrove Sporting away. As with seemingly every game since we faced Kettering back in February, this was a must win game. A good strong Yellows presence in attendance saw a solid but unspectacular 1st half on a pretty awful pitch. Scarves twirling and voices being heard the Yellows faithful changed ends at half time. I was particularly pleased that we had tempted a couple of supporters previous 'too shy' to attend via coach along. The feeling was that they wouldn't feel part of it, like they were outsiders on the bus and in the party. That's not the way this group are though, there are no primadonnas, there is no big 'I AM' and they now get that I think. I love it. The 2nd Half begins and what do you know, a little obscure theory played out. For the St Ives game, Cameron made a 'Lineup graphic' featuring Josh Allen. Josh subsequently scored that game. Next up Cam made the graphic for the Coalville game with Joe Neal highlighted. Joe Neal scored that game. This time we decided to test the theory and made the highlighted player Simeon Jackson who had yet to score for us... and the graphical gods did the rest. Simeon bagged his first for the club, Bradders made a superb penalty save ( but lets face it he's had more practice than any other keeper this season at those ) and then Josh Allen bagged the 6th of his spell with us to take the 3 points. That one felt good, it felt like things were really moving now and we had some serious momentum behind us. Well today we see how both the Graphical Theory and that momentum plays out for us. Thanks to every one of you Yellows fans for a great season of memories no matter which way things twist next. It's been EPIC and there's a chance it could be my last pitch side here too. Come on you Yellows! Screechy x
Screechy says...
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Nevez, Donohoe, Lewis, Oluwatimilehin, Okpolokpo, Neal, Oteng, Dickens, Bareck Cousens, Bello, Bennett, Dunne, Bradbrook, Turner, Brown, Tarpey, Hunter
AFC Sudbury First Team Squad 23-24
First Team Fixtures / Results 23-24
Sat 5 Aug H 1-1 D Barwell Neal Sat 12 Aug A 0-1 L Alvechurch Mon 14 Aug A 1-1 D St Ives Turner Sat 19 Aug H 0-4 L Redditch Utd Sat 26 Aug A 1-0 W Nuneaton Town Neal Mon 28 Aug H 1-1 D Berkhamsted Neal Sat 2 Sep A 5-0 W Mildenhall Town (FAC) Swann, Neal Bennett,Olu Hunter Sat 9 Sep A 2-4 L Stratford Town Edionhon, Neal Tue 12 Sep H 1-1 D Royston Town Neal Sat 16 Sep A 0-3 L Hitchin Town (FAC) Sat 23 Sep A 0-5 L Mickelover Tue 26 Sep H 1-1 D Leiston Swann Sat 30 Sep H 1-2 L Stamford Dunne Tue 3 Oct H 0-0 L Ipswich Town (SPC) (3-5 Pens) Sat 7 Oct A 1-3 L Hendon (FAT) Dunne Sat 14 Oct A 1-4 L Halesowen Town Neal Sat 28 Oct A 1-2 L Hitchen Town Neal Sat 4 Nov H 2-0 W Bromsgrove Spt Neal x 2 Sat 11 Nov A 6-1 W Long Eaton Utd Hunter x 2 Napa x 2 Mills, Dunne Sat 18 Nov H 0-1 L Leamington Sat 21 Nov A 3-0 W Coalville Town Neal x 2 Mills Sat 25 Nov H 1-2 L Stourbridge Neal Sat 9 Dec H 0-0 D Stratford Town Sat 16 Dec A 1-2 L Redditch Utd Dickens Sat 23 Dec H 4-2 W Nuneaton Boro Mills, Bampoe, Neal, Marshall Tue 26 Dec A 4-0 W Berkhamsted Mills x 2, Neal, Oteng Mon 1 Jan H 1-0 W Needham Market Mills Sat 6 Jan A 1-2 L Royston Town Dunne Sat 13 Jan H 0-1 L Alvechurch Sat 20 Jan A 0-0 D Barwell Sat 27 Jan A 1-2 L Leiston Page Sat 3 Feb H 1-2 L Mickleover Neal Sat 10 Feb A 2-2 D Stamford Neal, Turner Sat 17 Feb H 2-2 D Halesowen Town Allen x 2 Sat 24 Feb A 2-3 L AFC Telford Utd Page x 2 Tue 27 Feb A 0-2 L Kettering Town Sat 2 Mar H 1-0 W Hitchin Town Allen Sat 9 Mar H 1-0 W AFC Telford Utd Dickens Sat 16 Mar H 0-1 L Kettering Town Sat 23 Mar A 1-1 D Stourbridge Ololade Sat 30 Mar H 2-4 L St Ives Town Pinnington, Allen Mon 1 Apr A 0-3 L Needham Market Sat 6 Apr H 2-1 W Coalville Town Allen, Neal Sat 13 Apr A 2-0 W Bromsgrove Spt Jackson, Allen Sat 20 Apr H Long Eaton Utd Sat 27 Apr A Leamington
Player Stats
Southern League Premier Central Table
Name Apps Subs Goals Josh Allen 10 2 6 Philip Bampoe 10 6 1 Michael Bareck 12 2 Ola Bello 2 5 Jamie Bennett 8 1 James Bradbrook 38 Ben Bradley 2 11 Ollie Brown 26 4 Jack Cawley 6 Dan Cousens 4 7 Tom Dickens 42 2 Kaya Donohoe 2 4 Romario Dunne 30 9 4 Andre Edionhon 3 2 1 Jamie Eveleigh 2 2 James Philp 6 Ben Hunter 38 3 3 Simeon Jackson 4 1 Alfie Lambert 1 Charlie Lewis 42 2 Reuben Marshall 5 7 1 Adam Mills 13 6 Malachi Napa 18 5 2 Joe Neal 36 2 18 Josh Okpolokpo 4 2 Afolabi Soyemi Ololade 4 3 1 Olumide Oluwatimilehin 38 1 1 Reiss Oteng 2 5 1 Callum Page 11 3 3 Jacob Pinnington 12 1 Reuben Swann 4 4 2 Joe Tarpey 29 9 Jake Turner 28 1 2 Billy Walsh 3
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