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
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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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
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League Premier Division
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South Midlands Football League
Spartan
Nunn Youth League
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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
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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
Leiston FC history
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LEISTON FC PEN PICS
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DIXON-HODGE
DAVID
GRAY
HARVEY
BECKETT
MICK & ENID
TOOVEY
ADAM
MURRAY
ED
ASAFU
ADJAYE
JAMES
BRIGHTON
JEFF
GILL
JAKE
EASLEY
KELSHALL
PLASTICS
JOSH
COLDICOTT
STEVENS
PLAYER SPONSORSHIP
TYRONE
BAKER
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WEYMAN
STEVE
ENDACOTT
HARRISON
ROOKARD
KATHERINE
THOMPSON
JESSE
AKUBINE
PAUL
FANTHORPE
JOSH
DAWODU
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LUKE
JOHNSON
SHERIDAN
SPORTS
TRADING
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KIAN
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EDU
TOINY
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