Official Matchday Programme

v.s. St Margaretsbury F.C.

Saturday 30th March 2024

Message from the Chair...

 

Good afternoon.
Welcome to church lane for another crucial game for both clubs in the Thurlow Nunn Division 1 South.
Today's visitors are local rivals St Margaretsbury and we welcome players officials and supporters to the lane. Our visitors find themselves in the relegation zone but after a couple of wins since a managerial change have given themselves a chance of survival as the season goes into its last three weeks. We also welcome the match officials for today's match and hope they enjoy their visit. 
Wormley continued their winning run last Saturday with a 6-0 win away at the uninviting Terence Mcmillan stadium in east London against a Clapton who have clawed their to mid table safety after spending the early stages of the season at the bottom where they were when we beat 3-1 at home earlier in the season. Fielding a weaker side due to injuries the boys got the job done on what is always a tricky pitch. Midweek saw us back at home against Basildon Town where we ran out 4-1 winners despite going behind midway through the first half against the run of play. Even at half time thanks to Josh Aseidu three second half goals saw us win comfortably in the end. Notable was the second substitute appearance by Connor Scully scoring once after a year out of the game due to a bad knee injury. Credit goes to all on the night as the game was played in heavy rain all through the match.
So let's keep the run going boys COYW.

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Match Reports:

 

Wormley Rovers 3-1 Clapton

 

Our last home game saw us take all the points against relegation threatened Clapton. They did however perform much better than their lowly position suggested.

Wormley had most of the play in the first half and found themselves 2-0 up by half time courtesy of a George Beattie penalty and a far post finish from Mason Oakley. The second half was a far more even affair and we were thankful of a third goal through Cav Clarke before the visitors pulled a goal back with 15 minutes left. A long shot from the edge of the box uncharacteristically slipped from Ryan Hammonds grasp to give the visitors a little hope. We held on however to take the points. After the game Ryan Hammond was awarded player of the month for September and Luke Marshall man of the match for an exemplary performance at right back.

 

Fa Vase

White Ensign 1-0 Wormley Rovers

Last Saturday saw us disappointingly exit the Vase in the first round proper at Southend based White Ensign. Ensign were league rivals for a couple of seasons before they gained promotion to the Essex Senior League three seasons ago.

Despite their higher status it was the Wormley team that played all the football in the game but fell 1-0 behind just after half time and despite all their efforts could not find the equaliser. We came close in the last ten minutes but George Beattie lifted his chance over the bar whilst through one on one with the keeper and Mason Oakleys late chance was deflected wide only for a goal kick to be given. The lack of an out and out centre forward on the day probably cost us the chance to progress in a game we probably should have won.

This leaves us with only one cup competition left to compete in when we take on Royston u23s away on the 7th November in the Herts Senior Centenary Trophy.

Good luck today COYW.

ST MARGARETSBURY F.C. - HISTORY

 

Founded in 1894 as Stanstead Abbotts FC, with their home at Mill Field, Cappell Lane in Stanstead Abbotts. Playing in the Herts County League, East Herts and Hertford & District Leagues they won the local Graphic Cup during the 1920’s and 1930’s. After 1945 the Club played in the Waltham & District League, re-joining the Herts County League in season 1947/48. In their first season back in the Herts County League the Club won Division two, gaining promotion and winning the Aubrey (League) Cup. In 1962 the Club moved to their present location, St Margaretsbury Recreation Ground, one of the conditions being they change their name to St Margaretsbury FC. The Club’s next honour was in 1972 when again they won the Aubrey Cup. At the end of the 1987/88 season the 1st XI were briefly relegated to Division One, but returned to the Premier Division at the start of 1991/92. After 44 years in the Herts Senior County League the 1st XI became members of the London Spartan League, Premier Division for the start of season 1992/93, finishing in a very creditable 6th place. That season also saw the Club gained its first County Cup by winning the Herts Senior Centenary Trophy, defeating Sawbridgeworth Town 2-1, at Ware FC. By 1993/94 our league position had progressed to finish 3rd and while celebrating our 100 years centenary we came 2nd in 1994/95. In 1995/96 the Club won the Premier Division Championship and the Reserves and the 3rd X1 made it a treble of Championships by winning their respective Divisions in the McMullen’s Hertford and District League. The Roy Bailey Memorial Trophy was won that same season, defeating Ware 2-0 at Enfield FC. In 1997/98 the 1st XI won the Herts Charity Shield, defeating London Colney on penalties. In 1998/99 the 1st XI were accepted into the newly formed Minerva Footballs Spartan South Midlands League, Premier Div. Another Milestone in 2000/01 when the Club qualified for entry into the FA Cup. In 2001/02, the Club was awarded the Houghton Regis Cup by the Spartan South Midlands League for achievements in the FA Cup competition. In the same season the Club gained its first Spartan South Midlands League competitive trophy, when they won the Premier Division Cup, beating Potters Bar Town 2-0 in the final. Season 2003/04 had another good run in the F.A.Cup, having negotiated three rounds before going down to Kettering Town 0-2 away. In the same season, the South Midland Floodlit Cup was won with a 3-2 victory against Wooton Blue X and finished 3rd in the league. Season 2004/05 saw changes in management and key players, and although viewed as a building season the club still managed a credible 7th place in the premier league. Season 2005/06 saw a good FA Cup run, with a dramatic 3-2 away win against Ryman Premier League Billericay Town. Bury finishing 12th in the league. Season 2006/07 saw major changes… not unfortunately good changes! This started with new Chairman John Tobin, and a newly appointed Director of Football Steve Dix. Paul Gurney was first team manager, and it was a very tough season, coming close to relegation but finally finishing 15th in the league. Season 2008/09 – a very turbulent season that put a strain on every aspect of our efforts to achieve our true potential. But new First team manager Lee Judges still managed to hit a credible 14th league position and came in as runners up in the Premier Division Cup. Season 2009/10 – the club saw new Chairman Gary Stock take up his position, who along with an almost completely new committee. The majority of our youth teams had been moved and renamed in more than questionable circumstances under the the control of MHRML Chairman Steve Dix. With derisory finances on handover in a recession year, this was without doubt one of the toughest starts to any season. But the team somehow still matched the previous season’s 14th league position and were runners up in the Herts Charity Shield final. Season 2011/12 – Our U18’s SCFYL team performed magnificently, winning their own division and then going on to beat Academy side Boreham Wood U18’s in the 4 team divisional final, to become overall League Champions. Our 1st team finished 18th, whilst the reserves finished 3rd and won the Floodlit Cup. Season 2011/12 – The club’s restructuring and regeneration program was complemented by the successful merger of John Warner Youth FC. The First team finished 12th in the league and were Premier League Cup Finalists, while the Reserves were Finalists in the Floodlit Cup. The Senior Club also achieved Chartered Standard, Season 2012/13 – The First Team had an exceptional season, finishing in 4th position in a very strong league. First Team Manager Lee Judges and Assistant Manager Clive Brooks decided to step down at the end of the season. Season 2014/15 – The first team finished 8th and the Reserves went on to win their South East division. Season 2015/16 – John Barker is appointed to 1st Team Manager, joined by club legend Kaine Lovett appointed to Reserves/U25 Dev Manager. A very tough 1st team season finishing 19th and the Reserves/U25 Dev a well-deserved 4th. Season 2016/17 – Another very tough season for the 1st team finishing 20th. Again, the U25 Dev under Kaine Lovett excel and finish 3rd in their league. Season 2017/18 – We were one of the first clubs nationally to start publishing our match programme online. Season 2018/19 – After 20 consecutive years in the SSML, the 1st team is moved to play in the Essex Senior League. By choice our Reserves/Development team moves to the Herts County League. Manager John Barker stepped down in late Sept to give priority to his family life, and Max Mitchell was appointed 1st team manager, finishing 7th while also reaching the final of the Gordon Brasted Trophy. Unfortunately, fate struck again with 7 games to go, when Max moved to a step 4 club battling relegation. With core players going with him, our season fizzled out. Season 2019/20 – Covid-19 took centre stage! Season 2020/21 - Ray Bartlett deservedly gets his chance as he is appointed First Team manager. Season 2021/22 – After 11 games played, Ray Bartlett stepped down to focus on some health issues and we subsequently appointed Paul Holding to the first team Manager position. 2022/23 the 1st team are relegated to step 6 after 23 years at step 5. 2023/24 – Gavin Wood comes on board as Club Chairman, while Paul Holding and Shane Bambridge are joint managers.

Matchday Squads

Wormley Rovers

(Red Shirts | Black Shorts | Black Socks)

 

Ryan Taylor-Hammond

Jonha Evans

Ryan Stevenson

Luke Marshall

Tyler Springer

Craig Tolley

Dylan Bonfield

Dillon Lee

Charncey Dash

Elliott Champness

Louie Offer

Mason Oakley

Micheal Mignot

Serge Erkarslan

Archie Hammond

Bradley Empson

Alex Michealides

Jack Clemence

Reece Monsanya

Danny Haigh

Charlie Hill

James Eales

Kaidyn Michael 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manager: Ryan Wade

Assisant Manager: Tony Faulkner

Coaches: Adam Hart | Nick Mountford

Physio: Joe Burling

St Margaretsbury

(Yellow Shirts | Yellow Shorts | Yellow & Black Socks )

 

Josh Lucas (GK)

Sam Watkiss (GK)

Georgio Cozzi (GK)

Albie Marsden (GK)

Freddie Salmon (GK)

Alfie Campbell

George Edden

Daniel Blondi

Karnel Harvey

Isaac Stevens

Jake Hayden-Eley

Oliver Edwards

Lanrewaju Balogun

Samson Adelaja

Mehmet Kusoglu

Darnell Ramsay

Jason Brown

Tyrone Scarlett

Joseph Fanthorpe

Jourdon Sabaroche

Saikoutijan Jatta

Sam Hicks

Sharn Quinn

Josh Foster

Stephen Smith

Jonathan Baldwin

Harry Giroud

Esmond Cole

Elijah Grant

Ethan Giwa

Gerson Artur

Richard Da Silva Cruz

Tommy Smith

Ambrosio Preira

Olakunmi Sosanya

Don Luzitu

Ciprian Hogea

Mason Smith

Freddie Wilkinson

Alfie Wood

Dayton Keeble

Jacob Martin

Olly Gritton

Harry Willicombe

Bryn Byworth

Ryan Rutherford

Ollie Collier

Tiarnan Wilkinson

Blesson Asekolenga

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manager: Gavin Wood

Assistant: Terry Gritton

Coaches: Dominic Woods | Paul Gurney

 

Matchday Officials

Referee: t.b.c.

Assisstants: t.b.c. | t.b.c.

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