Ascot United v North Greenford United 160822

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ASCOT UNITED vs. NORTH GREENFORD UNITED
Tue 16 Aug 2022
Cherry Red Records Combined Counties League Premier Division North
Matchday
Programme
Season
2022/23

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T H E Y E L L A M E N
Yellow and Blue
Alex Sykes (GK)
Sam Gray (GK)
Jamie Ashdown (GK)
Adam Everiss
Brendan Matthew
Dan Bailey
Dan Price
Elliott Carey
George Lock
Harry Grant
Harry Laflin
Harry Tucker
Jay Welch
Jordan Ajanlekoko
Josh Masters
Kai Walters
Keaton August
Louis Bouwers
Marcus Mealing
Ollie Harris
Rory Merrick
Sean McCormack
Toby Thompson
Usman Lalustani
T H E B L U E S
Grey and Red
Sam House (GK)
Ademide Baruwa
Sam Molyneaux
Georgie Brown
Nico Campbell
Joe Mills
Charlie Mitchell
Jack Blackman
Rob Hastings
Harry McCorkell
Samir Shaffi
Dan Clifton
Mason McBride
Christopher Martin Thomas
Samuel Brown
Jeffrey Twumasi
Elliott Byrne
Jake Sobalak
Harvey Killeen
Sammy Olanipekun
Perry Price
George Harmes
Austin Schofield
Ryan Burke
Simeon Beckford
Lewis Logan
Harrison Okwu
Jamie Tompkins Manager Paul Mills / Gary Brown
Dan Masters Asst. Manager
Jamie Ashdown GK Coach Mark Warwick
Steve Quelch Coach Terry Schofield
Stuart Britton Coach Simon Wright
Chad Smith Physio Dino Pashias
Reece
Woodham
Match Officials
Daniel
Bishop
Charles
Walker
Last Match:
Windsor
A
Sat 13 Aug
5-1
COCO
Next Match: Holyport A Sat 20 Aug
FAC P

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: Stuart Britton, Steve Quelch
Goalkeeping Coach: Jamie Ashdown
Allied U18s Team Manager: Josh Nice
Veterans Team Manager: Dave Good
Ladies Team Manager: Darrel Evans
Ladies Reserves Team Manager: John Swallow
Physio: Chad Smith
Marketing Manager: Abi Ticehurst
Football Operations Manager: Emma Dunbar
Private Events Manager: Sam Knight
Racecourse Facilities Manager: Jo Gavin
Administration Manager: Emma Paton
Clubhouse Catering: Lisa Richards
Reporting and Programme: Neal Jeffs
Directors:
Doug Page
Mark Cooper
Rob Jones
Donna Graham
Phil Wray
Graham Jones

IN THE CHAIR
A warm welcome to North
Greenford United for today's
Cherry Red Records Combined
Counties League Premier
Simon Negus
Chairman
Welcome to The Racecourse for this evenings Combined Counties League game
and a special welcome to our visitors from North Greenford.
The season has started very strongly for Jamie and the first team, with Cup and
League wins. We hope to maintain the positive momentum tonight ahead of
what could be a very busy few weeks on the pitch - our new signings seem to
have settled in well alongside some older faces, and we are playing attractive
football.
We are still a couple of weeks away from the start of the season for our Juniors
and Ladies sections, but it’s been great to see many of them in pre-season
action - we will be fielding a record number of teams this year (over 80), and as
the club grows we need to make sure we have the structures in place to support
all of our volunteers. The hours and hours of work that my Board colleagues and
wider volunteers put in on a weekly basis is remarkable, all supported by our
hard working staff.
A quick reminder - our popular Holiday Camps continue for another couple of
weeks, all bookable via the website.
Enjoy the game this evening. Simon

FROM THE DUGOUT
Jamie Tompkins
First Team Manager
Welcome to the players, officials
and supporters of North
Greenford United. Enjoy the
game!
Good evening everyone
Welcome back to the Racecourse Ground for our second league game of the
season.
We are approaching this term on a game by game basis and remain focused on
the task at hand. Our derby day win against Windsor on Saturday was an
encouraging performance, and delighted for Brendan scoring a hat-trick on his
league debut for the club, but we quickly move onto the next game knowing we
need to prepare right for North Greenford United.
Our opponents were unstoppable at times last season, a young, energetic,
fearless and talented team that had an attacking mind set with the aim of outscoring
every other team but at the cost of conceded many goals. The game we
played here at home was a very entertaining spectacle ending with us winning 3-
2. We expect a very similar type of game this evening.
We look forward to seeing and hearing more great support tonight, and to the
make the most of the game seeing as our next five games are away! But I am sure
that won’t stop you following the team and we thank those who made the short
trip to Windsor on the weekend, we appreciate your fantastic support.
Enjoy the game! Jamie
ASCOT UNITED FC MANAGEMENT TEAM
Dan Masters
Assistant Manager
Jamie Ashdown
Goalkeeping Coach
Stuart Britton
Strength/Con. Coach
Steve Quelch
Coach
Chad Smith
Physio

W E L C O M E T O T H E B L U E S
W E L C O M E T O T H E B L U E S
ON COURSE!
With Programme Editor Neal Jeffs
Welcome to the players, officials and
supporters of North Greenford United for this
Cherry Red Records Combined Counties
League Premier Division North match.
Happy
reading, and
enjoy the
game! Neal
One league match down, 37 to go! Last weekend’s result and performance was
excellent and even more impressive given the heat that we kept pushing for the
full 90 minutes. One thing that is clear is that if we are to sustain our position it
will be a squad effort as we won’t be able to do it off 15-16 players as we will need
the depth to see us through the inevitable injuries, suspensions and
unavailabilities. Our bench was super-strong on Saturday and all five of them
played their part. Delayed congrats to Jamie [Ashdown] for becoming a father
again after the birth of Riley James, hopefully the sleep deprivation won’t impact
performances between the sticks! Last weekend, North Greenford lost at home
against Reading City (3-2) but we shouldn’t forget the are a strong side who led
the table last season before eventually falling away.
DID YOU KNOW: Ascot 'keeper
Jamie Ashdown featured for
Oxford United during his
professional career. On his debut
for The U's in 2015 he played
against Adebayo Akinfenwa, who
recently retired with Wycombe
Wanderers
There was also a win for Egham Town, for whom a certain James Richardson
scored twice inside the opening 17 minutes on the way to a 4-1 win over
Flackwell Heath. Our game there next Tuesday already looks an important
one. Also, promoted sides Hilltop and London won on their debuts at step 5.
Our fixture list has changed already so take a look at the fixtures page
within. We now don’t have a game on bank holiday Monday and are due to
face Langley here in the Berks and Bucks Cup a week later. Anyway, I’m not
here tonight but will be following avidly from the Hungarian capital where it
is forecast to be just as hot as it was here last weekend; fortunately its
cooling off in the UK and we won't need our very own Dave Thompson to step
in as he did at Windsor when one of the assistants wilted with heatstroke at
half time. Up the Yellamen! Neal

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RESULTS AND FIXTURES
Date Opposition
H/A Comp Result Att
Scorers
05-Aug Cribbs
H FAC XP 2-1 209 Lalustani, Matthew
13-Aug Windsor
A COCO 5-1
Matthew 3, Lalustani, OG
16-Aug North Greenford United H COCO
20-Aug Holyport
A FAC P
23-Aug Egham Town
A COCO
27-Aug Long Crendon
A FAV 1Q
03-Sep Harefield United
A COCO
06-Sep Langley
A* BB
10-Sep Hilltop
H COCO
17-Sep Wembley
A COCO
TBA FC Deportivo Galicia A LC 1Q
* Langley v Ascot United - match to be played at Ascot United FC
COCO - Cherry Red Records Combined Counties League Premier Division North, FAV - Isuzu FA Vase, FAC - The
Emirates FA Cup, BB - Berks&Bucks Cup, LC - Cherry Red Records Premier Challenge Cup.

TODAY'S FIXTURES AND RECENT RESULTS
Latest results:
Midweek fixtures:

LEAGUE TABLES
Combined Counties League Premier Division North
P W D L GD PTS
1 Ascot United 1 1 0 0 4 3
2 Egham Town 1 1 0 0 3 3
3 Hilltop 1 1 0 0 3 3
4 London Lions 1 1 0 0 3 3
5 Edgware & Kingsbury 1 1 0 0 2 3
6 Reading City 1 1 0 0 1 3
7 Broadfields United 1 1 0 0 1 3
8 Wembley 1 1 0 0 1 3
9 Harefield United 1 0 1 0 0 1
10 Holyport 1 0 1 0 0 1
11 Oxhey Jets 1 0 1 0 0 1
12 Spelthorne Sports 1 0 1 0 0 1
13 Wallingford & Crowmarsh 2 0 1 1 -1 1
14 Wokingham & Emmbrook 2 0 1 1 -2 1
15 North Greenford United 1 0 0 1 -1 0
16 Virginia Water 1 0 0 1 -1 0
17 Burnham 1 0 0 1 -3 0
18 Flackwell Heath 1 0 0 1 -3 0
19 Chalfont St Peter 1 0 0 1 -3 0
20 Windsor 1 0 0 1 -4 0
Combined Counties League Premier Division South
P W D L GD PTS
1 Colliers Wood United 2 2 0 0 4 6
2 Jersey Bulls 2 1 1 0 2 4
3 Farnham Town 2 1 1 0 1 4
4 Raynes Park Vale 1 1 0 0 4 3
5 Redhill 1 1 0 0 2 3
6 Badshot Lea 1 1 0 0 2 3
7 Frimley Green 1 1 0 0 2 3
8 Knaphill 1 1 0 0 2 3
9 AFC Croydon Athletic 1 1 0 0 1 3
10 Balham 2 1 0 1 0 3
11 Alton 1 0 0 1 -1 0
12 Banstead Athletic 1 0 0 1 -1 0
13 Cobham 1 0 0 1 -1 0
14 Camberley Town 1 0 0 1 -2 0
15 Guildford City 1 0 0 1 -2 0
16 Abbey Rangers 1 0 0 1 -2 0
17 Fleet Town 1 0 0 1 -2 0
18 Horley Town 1 0 0 1 -2 0
19 Tadley Calleva 1 0 0 1 -3 0
20 Sheerwater 1 0 0 1 -4 0

APPEARANCES AND GOALS
Below are the updated Ascot United appearance and scorers' records for
this season's squad.
Season 2022/23
All-time
App Goals App Goals
S Gray - - 133 -
J Ashdown 2 - 2 -
A Everiss - - 26 1
B Matthew 2 4 2 4
D Bailey 2 - 74 10
D Price - - 46 10
E Carey - - 55 4
G Lock 1 - 167 10
H Grant 1 - 1 -
H Laflin 2 - 141 81
H Tucker 2 - 2 -
J Welch 2 - 2 -
J Ajanlekoko 2 - 4 1
J Masters 2 - 39 -
K Walters - - 36 3
K August 2 - 46 9
L Bouwers 2 - 176 11
M Mealing 2 - 2 -
O Harris 2 - 2 -
R Merrick 1 - 43 -
S McCormack 1 - 44 10
T Thompson - - 3 -
U Lalustani 2 2 40 13
A Sykes - - 3 -
30 6 1,089 167
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Ian is a Biomechanics coach, supporting players returning from injury and
improving strength and conditioning.

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MATCH REPORT ROUNDUP
YELLAMEN SURGE BACK TO SINK ROYALISTS
‘A-star’ performance as B nets three in 5-1 rout
Saturday 13th August 2022 - Combined Counties League Premier Division North - Windsor
FC 1 - 5 Ascot United
Brendan Matthew scored a hat-trick as Ascot United powered to a 5-1 win over Windsor at a sweltering
Stag Meadow on Saturday. The Yellamen trailed early-on, but had the game wrapped up by half time
and even missed a penalty and struck the woodwork in the second half.
The Yellamen made a couple of changes from the side that had beaten Cribbs in the FA Cup eight days
earlier; George Lock and available-again Sean McCormack in for Rory Merrick and Keaton August. In an
eventful first half, Ascot almost took the lead in the eighth minute when Usman Lalustani squeezed a
deft flick past home ‘keeper Conaill Ryan only for defender Adam Jeffries to clear off the line. Windsor
then took advantage of statuesque defending two minutes later when OJ Senessie rose highest to plant
a firm head past Jamie Ashdown from Harry Maple’s right wing free-kick.
But the Yellamen were soon level and virtually out of sight by half time with a powerful, dominant
display. First, Marcus Mealing wrapped his left foot to swing the ball across for Matthew to head into
the top left hand corner in the 17th minute, before Matthew started and finished a fine move in the 22nd
minute; Jordan Ajanlekoko and Mealing combining in between. Jacob Adeyimi should have levelled just
before the midpoint drinks break following indecision in the Ascot defence – Adeyimi firing over – and
when play resumed Ascot were back in control. They were denied a clear penalty when Matthew was
tripped just after the half-hour mark, but got their reward soon after when Matthew picked out
Lalustani’s run and he cut back onto his right foot from the by-line before firing a deflected effort past
Ryan. And 3-1 became 4-1 in first half injury time when Senessies’s attempted clearance from Jay
Welch’s miscued shot wrong-footed Ryan and found the bottom right hand corner.
Three minutes after the restart, Ryan saved Mealing’s spot-kick which was awarded after Dan Bailey’s
header had been handled, although Ashdown was soon equally alert at the other end to smother Joe
Blunt’s low shot. Substitute Ollie Harris’s fine run almost ended with Matthew converting at the far post,
although Matthew missed arguably his easiest chance after another substitute - Keaton August – had
pressurized Windsor into losing possession after Ryan and Senessie tried to play their way out of the
six-yard box. The replacements continued to impress – Harry Laflin’s touch and shot across the box
would have been a wonder strike but sailed wide, before the sensational Matthew thumped a header
onto the crossbar from Harris’s corner. Ryan then saved from substitute Harry Grant as Ascot’s
relentless pressure continued, and they would finally be rewarded with an injury-time fifth when
Harris’s mazy run through a mass of defenders ended with a cross that Matthew gleefully tucked home
at the far post.
Ascot United: Ashdown, Lock (Grant 46’), Masters, Ajanlekoko, Bailey, Tucker (Bouwers 68’), McCormack
(Harris 62’), Welch, Mealing (Laflin 68’), Matthew, Lalustani (August 62’).

Clockwise from top: Usman Lalustani scores,
celebrations, Ollie Harris tees up Brendan
Matthews' hat-trick, Matthews in the net
after scoring, Tucks with Usman and Sean,
Harris on the run, Keaton August delivers a
cross.
PHOTOZONE

ASCOT UNITED ALLIED U18
Ascot United U18's
will compete in the
Allied Counties Youth
League (Central)
Division after a
lateral move from the
Southern section,
which they won.
Josh Nice led his young side to title glory in 2021/22 after a neck-and-neck
battle with close rivals Westfield. The pivotal moment of the season came
with a handful of games remaining when they faced Westfield at home.
Trailing 3-2 in injury time and knowing that defeat would put the destiny of
the title in the visitors’ hands, they bagged a late, late dramatic equaliser to
swing the pendulum back in their favour. They still needed to win their final
two games at Virginia Water and Fleet Spurs (celebrations pictured
afterwards, below) in March – but that they did – and more silverware came
back to The Racecourse.
Allied Counties Youth League (South) - final table 2021/22
P W D L GD PTS
1 Ascot United 14 11 2 1 25 35
2 Westfield 14 10 3 1 28 33
3 Wokingham & Emmbrook 14 9 2 3 30 29
4 Fleet Town 14 5 2 7 -11 17
5 Abbey Rangers 14 5 0 9 -5 15
6 Virginia Water 14 4 3 7 -21 15
7 Frimley Green 14 3 3 8 -17 12
8 Fleet Spurs 14 1 1 12 -29 4

ASCOT UNITED LADIES
The club were formed in the 2005/06 season,
joining the Surrey County Women's League.
They moved into the Thames Valley Counties
Football League in 2007/08. After some ups and
downs they eventually achieved promotion to
Division 1 of the SRWFL and later to the Premier
Division for the 2017/18 season, which is where
they have remained.
The 2022/23 season is team’s 17th in existence,
having enjoyed a fine campaign in 2021/22.
They reached the first round proper of the
women’s FA Cup for the first time in their
history, hosting Chichester and Selsey Ladies
from Step 3 of the pyramid, and put up a fine
display despite a 4-0 defeat. A gutsy 3-2 league
cup quarter final exit at Abingdon United on
13th March signalled the end of their season
but their final league placing of 4th wasn't
confirmed until later when teams around them
played their games in hand. Manager Darrel
Evans has added a few new faces during preseason
in the hope they can go even further
this campaign, which starts in September.
The existence of a reserve team and talented
junior section means there is competition for
places. Our Girls Under 16’s reached the Surrey
County Cup Final where they lost 3-1 against
mighty Crystal Palace, whilst one of our 16 year
olds – Tia Johnson – made the seamless
transition to first team football in early 2022
and even scooped a player of the month award
after scoring 4 goals in 4 games!
League:
Southern Region Women's
Football League Premier
Level on Pyramid:
5
Manager:
Darrel Evans
League position 21/22:
4th
Above: Laura Spark
Below: Izzy Woods - pre-season against Brentford

ASCOT UNITED LADIES RESERVES
Ascot United Ladies Reserves had an
incredible season in Division 3 (East) of
the Thames Valley Counties League as
they won all 18 league games on their
way to the league title and promotion!
They almost extended an alreadyincredible
winning sequence (dating
back to December 2020), only to lose
against Division 1 Champions Badshot
Lea in the league cup final on 3rd April.
This was John Swallow's side's last
outing of the season, and in the end-ofseason
shake-up there was talk of them
being promoted 2 levels to the Division 1,
a sensible move given their total
dominance of Division 3 (East) and also
having beaten a Division 1 side earlier in
the League Cup run.
Anyone interested in joining Ascot United
Ladies can reach out to either first team
manager Darrel Evans
(dmhhevans@ntlworld.com) or reserve
team manager John Swallow
(swallow127@btinternet.com). Both
teams are on our website, and have their
own twitter feeds (@AscotLadiesFC and
@AscotLadiesRes).
League:
Thames Valley League
Division 1
Level on Pyramid:
7
Manager:
John Swallow
League position 21/22:
1st (Div 3 East Champions)
Above: Hot-shots Freya Johnson and Clodagh Farrell
Below: Kat Webb

PEN PICS AND SPONSORS - ASCOT UNITED
Jamie Ashdown – goalkeeper
Needs little introduction. Ex-Premier League
goalkeeper who has come out of retirement
for the 22/23 season after several seasons
as Ascot United goalkeeping coach. Made
over 100 appearances for Portsmouth
between 2004-12 Sponsors: Wayne McNight
and Ascot Vets
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 and
has been almost ever-present since
Alex Sykes – goalkeeper
Goalkeeping coach and reliable backup. Has
International experience having played for
the England Futsal team.
Dan Bailey – defence
Experienced centre back and vice-captain.
Previously played at a higher level with
Marlow and has a FA level 2 coaching
qualification. A great communicator who
shows incredible commitment and
leadership on the pitch.
Louis Bouwers – defence
A physical and dominant centre half who
signed from Faringdon Town in 16/17 and now
well-established as club captain. Recovered
from injury during the 21/22 season to take
his tally of appearances to 174 heading into
the current campaign
George Lock – defence
A fearless right back previously with Binfield
and Bracknell. Technically strong and a
consistently high performer who likes to get
forward and has weighed in with important
goals. Previously voted supporters POY.
Sponsor: Dave Bucktrout
Rory Merrick – defence/midfield
Signed in 18/19 and continues to improve.
Calm and composed figure on the pitch and
has great technical ability with the
versatility to play in various positions.
Worked exceptionally hard to come back
from injury
Harry Tucker – defence
Strong, commanding defender who oozes
confidence on the ball and has excellent
distribution. Previously with Kings Langley
and Thame United.
Toby Thompson - defence
A product of the Under 18 Youth Team in
21/22 when Toby also stepped up to senior
football. Was loaned out to Chalvey Sports
towards the end of 21/22 to gain first team
experience at Step 6 and will continue to
improve
Josh Masters - defence
Established left-back having broken into the
team in 20/21 following a move from local
rivals Holyport. Likes to get forward and has
proved a strong competitor for the left-back
position
Adam Everiss - defence
Strong left-back who likes to get forward.
Arrived in 21/22 following a spell with
Basingstoke Town. Starts 22/23 recovering
from a long term injury

PEN PICS AND SPONSORS - ASCOT UNITED
Ollie Harris - midfield
An exciting addition having signed from near
neighbours Binfield. Was a huge part of The
Moles' run to the FA Vase final in 20/21 and
adds more depth with step 4 experience
Jay Welch - midfield
New addition for 22/23, a versatile player
who can play in defence or midfield. Bundles
of energy and tenacity alongside great
technical ability. Previously with Marlow
Elliot Carey - midfield
Fearless, combative midfielder who rejoined
early in 2022. Likes to dominate in the centre
of the park and will leave nothing out on the
pitch. Recovering from a knee injury heading
into 22/23
Harry Grant - midfield
A Rolls Royce of a player and an excellent
addition to the club. Ex-professional at
Gillingham, winning EFL League 2 and the FA
Vase with Thatcham Town in 2017/18.
Kai Walters - midfield
Rejoined early in 2022 having previously
made 30 appearances in 2 previous spells
with the club. Talented player who gives
another attacking option
Dan Price - midfield
Popular attacking midfielder who returned
to Ascot for 21/22 having been out for two
years. Previously appeared 44 times in 18/19
when he scored 10 goals, including the
breakaway strike that sealed Ascot's league
cup final victory over Windsor FC
Harry Laflin - midfield
Needs little introduction, 'Laffers' returns for
22/23 after leaving midway through the
21/22 campaign for brief stints at
Leatherhead and Guildford City. A proven
goalscorer he has scored 81 goals in 138
games heading into the current season
Jordan Ajanlekoko – midfield
Cultured midfielder who signed for 22/23
after step 3 experience with Beaconsfield.
Previously featured for the Yellamen on loan
with 2 appearances in 17/18 and is a
fantastic permanent addition for 22/23
Brendan Matthew - forward
Exceptionally quick and a proven goalscorer.
Signed for the 22/23 season after helping
Egham Town to a 3rd place finish with a near
goal-a-game scoring record in the 2nd half
of their campaign
Keaton August - forward
Signed from Windsor FC in 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
Usman Lalustani - forward
Rejoined The Yellamen for 22/23 after
featuring in 18/19 and 19/20 when he netted
11 goals from 38 appearances. Maintains
high fitness levels and on his day will cause
problems for any defence. Returns after
most recently featuring for Holyport
Sean McCormack - forward
Skilful forward signed from Walton and
Hersham in 21/22 having also played for
Maidenhead United and Bracknell Town.
Voted players and supporters player of the
year in his first campaign after dazzling on
the right wing. Incredible workrate and
vision and tracks back to cover the defence
Marcus Mealing - forward
Previous clubs include Marlow, for whom he
scored a glut of goals at step 4. A proven and
prolific striker with great strength and vision
to hold and lay off the ball

PEN PICS AND SPONSORS - ASCOT UNITED
Jamie Tompkins – manager
Highly respected throughout the club and
guided the team to league cup glory in 18/19
before taking the team to the brink of the
title in 19/20 when the campaign was
curtailed by COVID. Senior Manager of
Football Development at Brentford FC
Dan Masters – asst. manager
Joined in 2018/19, Dan has a wealth of
experience and knowledge in local football.
A key member of the management team.
Previously part Maidenhead United and
Berks&Bucks U18 rep teams.
Stuart Britton - s&c coach
Joining in the summer of 2021, 'Stu' joined to
focus on the fitness, recovery and injury
prevention and rehabilitation of the squad.
Steve Quelch - coach
Many years of experience in the local game
with Chalvey Sports and UEFA B coach, joined
the club from the 2019/20 season.
Chad Smith - physio
Joining in the summer of 2021, Chad is an
excellent and experienced physiotherapist.
A great character around the club

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 in 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 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. In
2001, the First Team join the Reading Senior League, were awarded FA Charter Standard status in 2004, and won the
Reading Evening Post Senior Cup at the Madejski Stadium in 2006. Promotion to the Hellenic League Division 1 soon
followed in 2007, before promotion to the Premier Division in 2009. The club today has grown to become one of the
largest Community football clubs in the UK with over 1,000 registered players and over 70 teams playing every weekend
embracing all ages and abilities from 5 year olds through to veterans. A new clubhouse opened in September 2010,
together with an improved main pitch, floodlights and a stand.
“The Yellamen” made their debut in the FA Cup in 2011 with a home tie against Wembley FC. The game 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. In 2012-13 and 2015-16 we reached the Quarter Final of the FA Vase twice, enjoyed two topthree
finishes in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division, and won both the Bluefin Sport Challenge Cup and
Perpetua Press Floodlit Cup. After finishing 2017-18 in style, in the following season 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.
In 2021-22 Ascot finished 6th in the league, but the highlight was an eye-catching run to the final of the Berks and Bucks
Senior Cup Final where they defeated three sides from higher divisions, including Wycombe Wanderers in the semi-final
front of a club-record crowd of 1,267. For the current season, Ascot have strengthened their squad and made further
ground developments; hopes are high that they will now push for the promotion they were cruelly denied in 2019-20.
The club has also 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 enjoyed their best season on 2021-22 with a top-four finish and a run to
the First Round Proper of the FA Cup. Meanwhile, our Ladies Reserves won every league match of their Thames Valley
League Division 3 campaign to secure promotion, also reaching the league cup final.

CLUB HISTORY - NORTH GREENFORD UNITED
The club was founded in September 1944 as a youth team. The following season saw the formation of a senior side
with the club entering the Harrow League and later the Middlesex County League. In 1983 the club was promoted to
the Spartan League but in 1994 it resigned to re-join the Middlesex League. Keen to regain Senior Status, ground
improvements were undertaken, including the installation of floodlights, and in 2002 the club was elected to the
Combined Counties League.
In 2003/04, managed by Steve Hawkins, the club were runners up in the Premier Challenge Cup losing 4-1 to AFC
Wimbledon in front of a crowd of over 5,000 at Woking FC. In 2004/05 the club finished League runners-up and in
the following year reached the League Cup semi-final. In 2006/07 the team, under Mick Harvey, went one better, but
unfortunately lost 4-1 to Merstham in the final.
Steve Ringrose took over the Manager’s job at the beginning of season 2008/09. In his first season Steve led the
team to second place in the Premier League with the club finishing Runners-up to Bedfont Green. Season 2009/10
proved the most successful in the club’s history when the First Team became Combined Counties Champions,
earning promotion to the newly-formed Southern Football League Division One Central, as well as winning the MFA
Charity Cup beating Enfield Town 1-0 at Hampton & Richmond’s ground in front of a large crowd.
Despite having a difficult first season at the higher level the First Team succeeded in retaining its Step 4 status.
However, despite notable cup successes, the first half of season 2011/12 saw the club struggling in the league.
Steve Ringrose was replaced by Neil Shipperley in December 2011 and Shipps managed to successfully steer the
side away from the threat of relegation.
Experiencing an even more difficult time at the start of season 2012/13, Neil Shipperley was re-appointed for a
second term replacing Jon-Barrie Bates as First Team Manager. However, the team continued to struggle but, after
losing 14 league matches on the trot, our campaign that year was saved by an amazing end-of-season run which
saw the team finish 19th – above the relegation places.
In 2013/14 we were hoping to continue where we left off but, again after excellent cup runs, we struggled in the
league and narrowly escaped the drop after crucial wins against our two fellow relegation contenders, Chertsey
and Ashford Town (Middx). Reserve Team Manager Paul Palmer, supported by Don Bennett, replaced Shipps
following Neil’s resignation midway through the season.
Following an indifferent start to the 2014/15 campaign it was decided to part company with Paul and ask Don to
take over. Results though did not improve and in December 2014 Don tendered his resignation. Reserve Manager
Barry Morris took over assisted by coaches George Bouhet and Fitzroy McLeod. After an initial struggle, another
impressive end-of-season run saw the team finish four points clear of bottom club AFC Hayes, and we were granted
a reprieve by the FA.
Barry and his team were re-appointed for the forthcoming campaign, but in September Barry resigned and George
took over. Unfortunately, poor results again left the club rooted at the bottom of the table, and in November 2015 the
committee appointed two ex-Greenford players – Ricky Pither and Danny Bennell – as joint First Team managers to
replace George. Despite some promising performances, results still did not improve, and four wins and six draws
were not enough to secure the points needed to avoid the drop. On this occasion there was to be no chance of
another reprieve.
We were offered a place in the Combined Counties Premier Division after successfully appealing against an FA
decision to place the club in the Hellenic League and, with their wide knowledge of local clubs and players, Ricky
and Danny’s team were invited to continue in their roles, with Mark Chandler taking over as joint manager following
Danny’s resignation. Unfortunately, due to poor league results which left the club languishing at the foot of the CCL
Premier Division table, the NGU committee reluctantly decided to part company with Ricky and Mark at the
beginning of October 2016.

CLUB HISTORY - NORTH GREENFORD UNITED
The experienced management team of Danny Vincent and Colin Murphy were offered and accepted the position.
They were duly appointed in time to take charge of the Chertsey Town home game on 11th October. After the poor
start the club eventually finished the 2016/17 season in a creditable 13th position on 58 points. Unfortunately we
became the league’s draw specialists the following season, dropping points in games we should have won.
Season 2017/18 will be most remembered for appalling weather conditions with the season extended to the
second week in May 2018. Despite ending the campaign on a high with four wins on the spin, overall this had been a
disappointing season with the team again finishing 13th but with fewer points than the previous year.
Two major changes were then forced on the club. Danny and Colin unexpectedly resigned followed by an FA
decision to move us to the Spartan League Premier Division. On the management side we were quick to re-appoint
Paul Palmer and Matt Penfold who had just won promotion from the SSMFL Division One with Southall. Neither were
new to the club and with the experienced squad they had brought to the club, we had high expectations at the start
of the 2018/19 campaign.
Unfortunately, these were not realized, and the team became embroiled in a relegation fight. Although three late
wins helped secure our survival as a Step 5 club, a 16th place finish with just 34 points on the board left the
committee with no choice but to again make managerial changes. Following two extremely successful seasons as
Under 18’s manager, the decision was taken to offer the First Team post to Colin Jones a position which Colin,
supported by his full Youth management team, accepted.
That team, led by Colin, remained in post, with Dino Pashias taking over the role of Youth Team manager, hoping the
re-run of the Covid-19 abandoned 2019/20 season would lead to a much improved league performance!
Unfortunately, a further Covid-19 lockdown again led to the early termination of the 2020/21 season, the highlight
of which was a magnificent run in the FA Vase when, for the first time in the club’s history, the First Team reached
the Third Round Proper.
In April 2021 Colin Jones decided, for personal reasons, to resign as First Team Manager. The Committee met
shortly afterwards and agreed unanimously to offer the position to Assistant Managers Paul Mills and Gary Brown.
Paul and Gary accepted the offer, agreeing with each other to share the responsibilities of the post.
With the FA having decided to go ahead with its NLS re-structuring plans, it was confirmed in May that, as expected,
the club would be placed in the newly formed Combined Counties Premier Division North. The club were pleased to
be re-joining the CCFL confident we would do well with Paul and Gary at the helm.
As it happened season 2021/22 proved the most successful since the club were crowned CCFL champions back in
2010. At the turn of the year the Blues were holding on to second place behind runaway leaders Hanworth Villa.
But, despite some disappointing results during the second half of the season the team still managed to finish in
5th place, a tremendous achievement for Paul, Gary and their players.
After excellent performances and an unbeaten run in the pre-season friendlies, we firmly believe that with Paul and
Gary still at the helm, supported by Terry Schofield on his return to the club, the side will do even better this season.

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