| 27/08/2008 - Skipper Leys Departs/Platt's Service Rewarded |
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NEWS on Two departed players, First up, before Saturday's encounter with Ipswich Wanderers in our FA Cup home tie, supporters, players and Management were very disappointed to hear that our popular captain, Chris LEYS, had decided that his future was elsewhere than Greens Meadows, his last encounter being the midweek home draw with Long Melford.
'Lasar' was a popular player at the ' Meadow', having won the Players, Player Of The Year, and the Supporters Player Of The Year, one season after the other in his two and half season stint in the Old Gold & Black. He supported every function that the club put on, hardly ever missed a training session, either on the pitch, or around the bar ! He totalled 76 appearances, plus 7 as substitute, while finding the back of the net 11 times. I'm sure all at the club will wish him well.
Second up, Our Number One player for the last number of season's, non other than Matty Platt , at last, received his momento for his 600 plus games that he clocked up playing for the Old Gold & Blacks. The committee had decided that a presentation was in the making, but typically of our ' local hero' , Matty didn't want a fuss being made, No presentation on the pitch, No presentation at our end of season ' do ' , No presentation at a committee meeting !! But what he did agree to was a breakfast meeting with ' the better half ' and yours truly at the Museum Of East Anglian Rural Life, on a very pleasant Saturday morning, ( pre season of course ! ), Matty was presented with his watch which had an inscription on the back, so he would remember us ' funny old boys & girls ' at the Meadow. A true gentleman and Stowmarket Town hero. |
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| 05/08/2008 - Travel and squad for the 1st game of the season! |
The club are pleased to announce that a coach will be leaving the following venues on Saturday 9th August for the 1st teams' opening game of the season to FC Clacton.
12:00 from the Football club, Greens Meadow, Stowmarket
12:30 from the Post House, Holiday Inn, Copdock roundabout
The cost of a seat has not yet been decided but will not be more than £10 depending on how many are sold.
Seats will be on a first come first serve basis.
The squad for the first game of the season, barring injuries will be:-
Ross Charters
James Graham
Andrew Moyes
Jamie Sharp
Joel Steggall
Chris Leys
Craig Brown
Austen King
Simon Bernard
Dean Pleasance
Tom Deller
Phil Deller
Sam Bartholimew
Ricky Deasy
Will Phoenix |
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| 30/07/2008 - Dugout View Update! |
With the last of the friendlies on Saturday, read the latest news and views directly from the Assistant Manager, John Griffin, in the "Dugout View".
Just go to the "News" section on the left panel. |
John "Griff" Griffin |
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| 30/07/2008 - NEW Signings UPDATE! |
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With the frantic rustle of registration papers, here is the latest update of who’s in and who's out of the Stowmarket Senior Squads.
Update: Blaine Burgess: Successful trailist After taking a knock in pre season he is slowly getting back to full fitness and will be a useful addition to our midfield.
Gareth Taylor and Jamie Corrcik: Promissing Under 18's.
In:
Sam Bartholimew from Ipswich Wanderers
Robert Wearing from Stowupland
Jason Luciano
Joel Steggall from Bury Acedemy
Owen Symonds from Ipswich Wanderers
Gary Hammond from Ipswich Wanderers
Blaine Burgess from Hadleigh
Gareth Taylor from Claydon
Jamie Corrick
Out:
Tony Cracknell to Capel - Bam's work commitments have not allowed him to continue at Stow. |
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| 25/07/2008 - Team Bury in the Suffolk Senior Cup |
The 1st team have been drawn against Team Bury in the Touchline Sports Senior Cup for 2008/09:
The rest of the 1st round draw is:
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Wickhambrook vs Westerfield United |
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Crane Sports vs Hadleigh United |
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Bungay Town vs Grundisburgh |
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Corton vs Ipswich Wanderers |
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Felixstowe United vs Lakenheath |
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Ipswich Athletic vs Debenham LC |
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Capel Plough vs Woodbridge Athletic |
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East Bergholt United vs Hundon |
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Long Melford vs Beccles Town |
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Cornard United vs Stowupland Falcons |
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Sole Bay United vs Melton St Audrys |
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Framlingham Town vs Ransomes Sports |
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Stonham Aspal vs Brantham Athletic |
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St Johns vs Coplestonians |
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Brandon Town vs Leiston St Margarets | |
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| 17/07/2008 - 1st Team and Reserve Team Fixtures 08/09!! |
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| 06/07/2008 - Physio wanted!! |
If you would like to work with the club during it's 125th anniversary season as a Physio, please get in touch.
Contact John Griffin on 07921 246910 or email on john.griffin@stowmarkettownfc.co.uk for either role. |
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| 04/07/2008 - STFC Joins FaceBook!! |
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| 01/07/2008 - Local Ding Dongs in the FA Cup Competition Draws! |
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The draws have been made for the early rounds of the FA Cup, FA Vase and FA Youth Cup.
FA Cup
Round: Extra Preliminary Round
Date: 16th August 2008
Opposition: Ipswich Wanderers
Ground: Home
KO: 15:00
A great local clash in the FA Cup with not only Louis Newman entertaining his old side but players such as the Deller brothers, Hammond and Symonds all going against their old team mates.
FA Vase
Round: Second Qualifying Round
Date: 20th September 2008
Opposition: Debenham LC or Fakenham Town
Ground: TBC
KO: 15:00
With a bye in the first qualifying round, STFC will have to wait the outcome of the Debenham LC and Fakenham game. If last season is anything to go by and with home advantage, Debenham should win this one which would lead to another local derby. Debenham knocked STFC out of the Senior Cup, while revenge was sweet with a 2-0 reverse in the 1st Division KO Cup.
FA Youth Cup
Round: Preliminary Round
Date: TBC
Opposition: Diss Town
Ground: Brewers Green Lane
KO: 15:00 |
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| 25/06/2008 - Ridgeons League Fixtures |
| It is anticipated that the Ridgeons League fixtures for the 2008/09 season will be released on July 17th, although this is dependent on the Blue Square Premier/North/South fixtures' being released on their due date. |
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