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Royston Town vs Leiston- Matchday programme - Wednesday 1st January 2025

Royston Town FC vs Leiston FC Official Matchday Programme 1pm Wednesday 1st January 2025 Southern League Premier Central Garden Walk Royston SG8 7HP

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IN SOUTHERN LEAGUE

PITCHING

DIVISION CENTRAL

PREMIER

TOWN VS LEISTON

ROYSTON

1ST JANUARY 2025

WEDNESDAY

CROWS

TODAY’S

MATCHDAY

SPONSOR:



1st January 2025

Wednesday

Off: 1pm

Kick

Town FC would like to welcome today's opponents Leiston FC

Royston

their visit to Garden Walk for this Pitching In Southern Football

for

wish their Players, Officials and Supporters an enjoyable afternoon

We

hope that the match will be a keenly contested and entertaining

and

also welcome tonight’s Match Officials and hope they too have an

We

game.

enjoyable

ent

PITCHING IN SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE - PREMIER DIVISION CENTRAL

League Premier Division Central fixture.

game.

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Valley Rise, Royston, Herts SG8 9EY

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Secretary Steve Endacott (07971 512402)

Fixture

Board

Trevor Burrows, Andy Toovey, Eric Joyce,

Executive

Management Team

Football

Team Manager

First

Baulk, Chris Coote, Duncan Easley,

Angela

Parnwell, Neil MacLeod, Matt Clowery.

Giles

Walk, Royston, Herts SG8 7HP

Garden

(01763) 241204

Telephone

First XI White/Black/White

Colours

White/Black/White

U23

of:

Members

Hertfordshire Football Association

The

League Premier Division

Southern

South Midlands Football League

Spartan

Nunn Youth League

Thurlow

Region Women’s Football League

Eastern

Town Football Club is Limited by Guarantee under the trading name of

Royston

Town FC Limited (Company Reg No. 14261163)

Royston

Royston Town Football Club Founded 1875

President

Alan Barlow

Chairman

Steve Jackson

Secretary

07772 086709

email: secretary@roystontownfc.co.uk

Finance Director

Jeff Gill

Welfare Officer

Angela Baulk

Webmaster

Steve Endacott

Programme Editors

Angela Baulk, Neil MacLeod

Official Photographer

Kevin Richards

Chris Watters

U23 Manager

Franco Nacca

U18 Team Manager

Roy Smith

Women's Team Manager

Lewis Endacott

Vets Team Manager

Lee Wilkinson

Ground

U18

White/Black/Black

Women's

White/Black/White

Vets

White/Black/Black



CLUB HONOURS

WINNERS

County League (Div I) 1969-70, 1972-73

Herts

County League (Premier Div) 1976-1977

Herts

Midlands League (Div I) 1977-1978

South

Midlands Reserve League (Div II) 1978-1979

South

Midlands Reserve League (Div I) 1979-1980

South

Herts (Div IV) League Cup, 1978-79, 1979-1980

North

Charity Shield, 1981-82, 1989-90, 1996-1997

Herts

Intermediate Cup, 1988-1989

Herts

Youth League (Div I) 1989-1990

Chiltern

Combinations Reserve Floodlight Cup, 1992-1993

South

Youth League Cup, 1992-1993

Chiltern

Midlands Challenge Trophy, 1995-1996

South

Region Women’s League (Div II) 1998-1999

Eastern

Counties Youth League Cup, 2001-2002

Eastern

Midlands Reserve Challenge Cup 2004-2005

South

Tyres Division III Champions 2006-2007

KB

Midlands League (Div I) 2008-2009

South

Midlands League Cup (Div I) 2008-2009

South

Midlands Floodlit Cup 1994-1995 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012

South

Midlands Reserve League (Div II East) 2008-2009

South

Midlands Reserve Challenge Cup 2008-2009

South

Tyres Division I League Cup 2009-2010

KB

Midlands Reserve Floodlit Cup 2009-2010

South

Cambs League Division 2A 2010/2011

BIS

Cambs League Divisional Champions 2010/2011

BIS

Cambridgeshire Invitation Cup 2010/2011

Veterans

Midlands Premier League 2011/2012

South

Midlands Premier League Cup 2011/2012

South

League North Division 2012/2013, 2013/2014

Suburban

Winners of the Hinchingbrooke Cup 2013

Joint

Region Women’s League Plate 2013/2014, 2014/15

Eastern

Premier League 2015-16

Suburban

Region Women’s League Division 1 West 2015/16

Eastern

League Div 1 Central 2016/17

Southern

League Challenge Cup 2021/22

Southern

Cup 2021/22

Aubrey

FA Women’s Senior Challenge Cup 2023/24

Hertfordshire

UP

RUNNERS

Midlands Challenge Cup, 1978-1979

South

Charity Shield, 1978-79, 1998-99, 2004-05, 2008-2009

Herts

Midlands League (Premier Div) 1979-1980

South

Herts (Div IV) 1979-1980

North

Herts (Div III) 1981-1982

North

Herts (Div II) 1982-1983

North

Midlands Res Section Trophy, 1982-1983

South

Youth League Cup, 1986-87, 1988-1989

Chiltern

Intermediate Cup, 1989-1990

Herts

County Youth Cup, 1992-1993

Herts

Herts (Div I), 1993-1994

North

Midlands Floodlit Cup, 1995-1996

South

F.A. Women’s Cup, 1998-99, 2001-2002 2013/14

Herts

Region Women’s League (Div I) 1999-2000, 2013/2014 2014/15

Eastern

Junior Plate, 2001-2002

Eastern

Tyres Division I 2008-2009, 2009-2010

KB

Midlands Reserve Challenge Trophy 2009-2010

South

Midlands Reserves Floodlit Cup 2010/2011

South

Women’s County Cup 2013/2014

Hertfordshire

Region Women’s League, League Cup 2014/15

Eastern

League Division 1 Central 2014/15 2015/16

Southern


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IMPORTANT NOTICE



show that the club came into existence in 1875 making Royston Town the third oldest club in

Records

after Hitchin and Bishop’s Stortford.

Hertfordshire

club's first notable achievement occurred during the 1911/12 season when they won the Creake

The

Shield by defeating Wisbech 1-0 in extra time.

Charity

more recent times, Royston achieved significant success when they were promoted to the Herts

In

Premier League during the 69/70 season. Subsequently, they became champions in 1972/73

County

1976/77. The team rejoined the South Midlands League in 1978 and secured the Division One

and

immediately. The club's success continued with appearances in the Herts Charity Shield final in

title

and as runners-up in the South Midlands League Premier Division in 1980. The Herts Charity

1979

was won in 1981/82, and two years later, Royston joined the Isthmian League Division Two

Shield

facing a challenging period that led to relegation from the South Midlands League Premier

After

at the end of the 2006/07 season, Paul Attfield was appointed as the manager, with Tony

Division

Paul's leadership, the team underwent significant changes, and a 17-game unbeaten streak

Under

them from the bottom of the table to a commendable 5th-place finish in the League. This

propelled

the foundation for the successful 2008/09 season, where they secured the South Midlands Division

set

League title with impressive stats: W33, D4, L3, GF138, GA30, GD+108, PTS 103.

One

2011/2012 season marked a pivotal moment in the club's history when they clinched the South

The

Premier Division title, earning promotion to Step 4 in the form of the Evo-Stik Southern

Midlands

their first season back at Step 4 after 19 years, Royston exceeded expectations, consistently

In

well and even contending for a playoff spot. However, a last-minute equaliser in the final

performing

dashed their hopes. The following season also saw them reach the playoffs, but the team faced

game

after Paul Attfield's resignation due to ill health. Steve Castle was appointed Manager in

challenges

2013, and the team continued to strive for success, ultimately earning promotion to the

December

League Premier Division, marking the highest level of play in the club's 142-year history.

Southern

2017/18 and 2018/19 were characterised by solid performances, finishing 7th and 9th

Seasons

in the Premier Division Central. The 2019/20 season proved to be one of the most

respectively

and thrilling in the club's history, with remarkable performances in both the FA Cup and FA

successful

The team's standout performance in the FA Trophy brought immense pride, especially with

Trophy.

against higher-ranked teams, although the Concord Rangers quarter-final tie ended in

victories

Despite strong contention for the league title, the Covid-19 pandemic forced the

disappointment.

2020/21 was met with challenges, including the loss of key players and momentum

Season

due to the pandemic. The League season was declared null and void once again due to

disruption

2021/22 resulted in an eighth place in the league following an inconsistent league campaign.

Season

in FA competitions were disappointing, beaten at Garden Walk by Step 4 Mildenhall

Performances

and also exiting the FA Trophy early, beaten by Kingstonian in a penalty shoot-out. The

Town

of the season was wining the Southern League Challenge Cup, beating the Southern League

highlight

injuries to key players and poor away form in the league season 22/23 ended with a 13th place

With

in the table. In the FA Cup & Trophy Royston Town were defeated at the second hurdle, by

finish

SO WHEN DID IT ALL BEGIN?

The history of Royston Town FC

North, remaining there for a decade before returning to the South Midlands League in 1994.

Galvin returning as the 1st Team Coach in November 2007.

League Division One Central.

nullification of the season, leading to bitter disappointment.

the second wave of Covid-19.

Premier (South) champions Taunton Town 7-0 on aggregate.

Hemel Hempstead & Heybridge Swifts respectively.



WHO’S GOT WHO?

TODAY’S FIXTURES IN THE

PITCHING IN SOUTHERN LEAGUE

PREMIER CENTRAL DIVISION









Dixon-Hodge (Goalkeeper)

Tommy

the Crows from Kings Lynn Town in the summer of 2024. Started his career with

Joined

County before moving to Braintree in January 2021. Had a loan spell at Maldon

Ross

Tiptree before switching to FC Romania and then rejoining the Jammers. In March

&

Asafu-Adjaye (Defender)

Ed

defender who re-joined the Crows in 2019 after spending a season at

Versatile

& Yeading. Started his playing career at Luton Town and broke into the 1st

Hayes

during the 2008/9 season. In total he made 64 appearances for The Hatters

team

Murray (Defender)

Adam

joined us at the beginning of 2017/18, having spent the previous two

Adam

at Cambridge City where he made 60 appearances. He quickly settled into

seasons

squad and has proved to be a formidable addition for the Crows.

the

Brighton (Defender)

James

full-back who joined us in November 2019 from Kettering Town, where

Experienced

had spent a successful four seasons. James has previously played for Hemel

he

Town, Cambridge City & Cambridge United.

Hempstead

Beckett (Defender / Midfield)

Harvey

in July 2024 following his release by Cambridge United. Whilst at The

Signed

he spent time on loan at St Neots Town, Concord Rangers and a succesful

Abbey

with the Crows at the start of the 23/24 campaign

spell

Coldicott-Stevens (Midfield)

Josh

the short trip up the A505 when he joined the Crows from local rivals Hitchin

Made

last summer. Began his career at Boreham Wood in 2016 and went out on loan to

Town

Neots and Kings Langley - who liked what they saw, and signed him on a permanent

St.

He spent two seasons there before signing for Hitchin Town in the 2019-20

deal.

season.

Dawodu (Midfield / Defender)

Josh

in February 2024. Started his career at Arsenal academy where he spent a

Signed

before moving to Sheffield Wednesday in 2017. Signed his first pro contract

decade

the Owls in 2018. Josh was released by Wednesday in July 2022 and joined

with

Weyman (Midfield)

Ben

the Crows at the start of this season from AFC Dunstable after winning both

Joined

Manager’s and Fans player of the year last season. Prior to joining AFC

their

Ben played for Colney Heath and Hertford Town.

Dunstable

Akubine (Midfield)

Jesse

his career at Brentford before moving to Queen of the South in 2017. After

Started

years North of the border Jesse joined AFC Rushden & Diamonds before spells

2

Stratford Town, Bedford Town and Waltham Abbey. Joined the CRows at the

with

Baker (Midfield)

Tyrone

the Crows in the summer of 2024. Previously had spells at Potters Bar Tow, St

Joined

WHO'S WHO OF THE CROWS

2023 he joined Kings Lynn Town of the NLN.

before moving to Forest Green Rovers and then to Hemel Hempstead Town.

Hendon. Has also appeared for Braintree Town, Wingate & Finchley and Kingstonian.

start of this season.

Ives Town, Basildon United, Bowers & Pitsea and Heybridge Swifts


SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

SAVE


Hamilton-Campbell (Midfield)

Zane

and combative young midfielder who joined the Crows at the start of this

Promising

Rookard (Forward)

Harrison

the Crows at the start of this season from Cockfosters FC. Harrison was

Joined

leading goalscorer last season and won their Players Player award. Previously

Cockfosters’

for St Magetsbury and Hertford Town .

played

Toiny-Prendred (Forward)

Edu

striker who joined the Crows in the close-season. Previous clubs include Watford,

Imposing

Langley, Berkhamsted, Hertford Town, Berkhamsted Raiders and St Mary’s Rattlers

Kings

(USA)

Johnson (Midfield)

Luke

signed from Gorleston FC in the summer of 2024. Began his career at Kings Lynn

Luke

Rabstein (Goalkeeper)

Reuben

rejoined the Crows after coming in at the tail-end of last season. The big shot-

Recently

previous clubs include Leverstock Green, Welwyn Garden City, New Salamis,

stopper’s

Borough, Wingate & Finchley.

Haringey

Locke (Defender)

Archie

signing from Harpenden Town. Archie is a versatile and commanding defender

Recent

Lievins (Midfield)

Eunis

in all the Crows pre-season games and secured himself a deal for the 24/25

Featured

Harness (Forward)

Kian

lad who rejoined the Crows earlier this season after leaving in the summer to join

Local

league rivals Bishops Stortford. Came through the ranks at Garden Walk from

Bishop

Town Youth to the First Team.

Royston

Anyadike (Forward)

Demaray

rejoined the Crows on dual registration from Enfield Town. Previous clubs include

Recently

Aransibia (Midfield)

Devonte

the Crows on dual registration from Chesham United. The skilful midfielder’s

Rejoined

clubs include Bedford Town, Braintree Town, Chelmsford City, Tonbridge Angels,

previous

United, Welling United, Potters Bar Town, Billericay Town and Norwich City

Maidstone

season. Previous clubs include Sawston United, Newmarket Town and Haverhill Rovers

Town before a switch to Dereham ahead of his move to Gorleston.

with an eye for goal. He has also played for Hertford Town.

campaign. Previous clubs include Mansfield Town, Melton Town and Peterborough Sports

Southend, Walthamstow and Hendon


SEASON TICKET & RTYFC CARD HOLDERS

SAVE



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BRIGHTON

JEFF

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