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Fixture Posters
If your club is looking for extra publicity in your local area and are interested in having Customised Fixture Posters made for your club to distribute in your local community then we can help. We can produce a poster detailing your clubs' fixtures for the forthcoming weeks, months or even until the end of the season, it is completely up to you. Simply email polly_davies@hotmail.co.uk with the fixtures that you wish to be displayed and we can do the rest for you. We can send you several options of design to choose from and these can be sent either by CD or email to your desired contact so please make the most of this fantastic opportunity and contact polly_davies@hotmail.co.uk and then posters will be sent back to you for your distribution in your local areas in a bid to boost attendances and support from your communities. Fleet Spurs and Winchester City have both already taken up this opportunity.
Match Officials Appointments
Will all Clubs please note that Match Officials Appointments for the following month will be posted on the website and this is the ONLY notification Clubs will receive.
Footballs
Will Clubs please note the ruling regarding these on page 145 of the current Handbook and if this causes any problems please advise your Club rep accordingly.
International Clearance
The FA urges all Clubs to verify the credentials of Tier 4 students/migrants who may have International Clearance certificates granted but who may not be able to play in what is deemed to be professional football in a professional league where clubs have one or two contract professionals. Under these circumstances they may be restricted to recreational football only.
The FA recognises that they may be legal challenges but neither the FA nor the League are preventing participation. Clubs should seek guidance from the UK Border Agency on a specially dedicated number - 0300 123 4699.
Clubs found guilty of employing Tier 4 migrants illegally may be liable for a fine up to £10,000 per illegal worker.
Reminder
Just a reminder to you all as the season is kicking off of the procedure for recording your match result immediately after the game as there may have been changes to the personnel at your Club plus a new Club who have not experienced this before.
Full details are available inside the cover of the new handbook.
For all Wessex League games plus Wessex League Cup games, you should receive a text message before the game and need to reply using the correct format immediately after the game. This method should also be used for all F.A. Cup and Vase games.
For all other games which should be your local association Cup matches, please use the Results Line number 08005670040.
Please use this number also or phone me direct if your game has been postponed. I can then record on to Full Time that your game has been postponed which will enable any of your officials and supporters to log on and see that a game has been postponed.
If you have any problems with sending through a result, please contact me or leave a message on my mobile - 07980978109.
Don't forget the time restrictions for sending in your result as results will appear quicker on to Full Time if you send it in immediately the game has finished.
Officers Board Meeting
The next Officers Board Meeting will take place at Totton & Eling Sports Club on Monday September 12th 2011.
Latest Southern Transfers of Interest
The following transfers have been made throughout pre-season (Non Sydenhams Football League (Wessex)) that may be of interest:
Lee Chudy from Wimborne Town to Gosport Borough
Shaun McAuley from Eastleigh to Basingstoke Town
Kayne McLaggon from Salisbury City to Bristol Rovers
Brett Poate from Eastleigh to Gosport Borough
Ryan Pryce from Salisbury City to Gosport Borough
Liam Sewell from Havant & Waterlooville to Gosport Borough (season-long loan)
Jason Silver from Salisbury City to Gosport Borough
Andover Football Club Fold - By The Andover Advertiser
More than 125 years of continuous football came to a sad and inevitable end on Friday when Andover Football Club's remaining board members announced that the club were to be wound up with immediate effect and they would be resigning from the Southern League.
It was news which stunned many but equally came as little surprise to others as the Portway-based club had stumbled from one crisis to another in recent years and had been forced to resort to advertising in the national football press for prospective new benefactors prepared to fund them on the pitch.
It appeared that a new board was in place and ready to tackle the season in the Southern League along with a revamped reserve team in the new Wyvern League but newly-appointed chairman Martin Moody resigned on Wednesday.
His statement read: "It is with regret that I have resigned as chairman of Andover Football Club. During the last three weeks many ghosts have appeared out of cupboards to a point where I am not prepared to put my name as chairman as I find this totally unacceptable and will not work in this kind of environment."
Moody arrived last month along with Southampton FC youth coach Steve Moss, with whom he had much success with neighbours Winchester City a few years ago but Moss landed a full-time job with Football League side Rotherham United which left the new chairman to pick up the pieces.
After hearing of the decision to dissolve Andover Football Club Ltd, chairman of Andover Youth FC Phil Holloway issued this statement. 'I, as Andover Youth FC chairman, would like to catagoricly state that Andover Youth FC have no financial involvement and we are independent of Andover FC, and we will continue with our youth banner'.
Change of dates for Hampshire Senior Cup
Please visit 'Cup Competitions' to see the new dates for Hampshire Senior Cup Fixtures.
Wyvern League Cup Draw
The draw for the Wyvern League Cup has been made. In the first round (to be played in the week commencing September 10th):
BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS v ALTON TOWN
Fleet Town v WHITCHURCH UNITED
Poole Town v WINCHESTER CITY
CHRISTCHURCH v PETERSFIELD TOWN
The draw for the second round has also been made and these fixtures will be played in the week commencing October 22nd:
HAYLING UNITED v ROMSEY TOWN
EAST COWES VICS v VERWOOD TOWN
MONEYFIELDS v Bashley
ALRESFORD TOWN v Eastleigh
Poole Town OR WINCHESTER CITY v Sholing
NEWPORT IOW v FAWLEY AFC
DOWNTON v LAVERSTOCK & FORD
Wimborne Town v Fleet Town OR WHITCHURCH UNITED
TADLEY CALLEVA v HORNDEAN
AFC Totton v Andover
LYMINGTON TOWN v FAREHAM TOWN
AFC PORTCHESTER v TOTTON & ELING
Dorchester Town v Gosport Borough
RINGWOOD TOWN v HYTHE & DIBDEN
BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS OR ALTON TOWN v CHRISTCHURCH or PETERSFIELD TOWN
BROCKENHURST v GE HAMBLE
Abingdon United Looking for Friendly date
Abingdon United of the Evo-Stik South & West Division One are looking for a pre-season friendly on 16th July away from home. Anybody interested is urged to contact Richie Bourne, First Team Manager, on 07825 449428.
AGM Report - By John Gorman
The AGM was held last Monday at AFC Totton's ground with all Clubs represented apart from Shaftesbury, though special dispensation had been given to Newport, Cowes Sports and Brading, as well as Board Members Lee and Lisa Bray, to miss the evening because of travel problems caused by the Isle of Wight festival. The Clubs had communicated their views by e-mail whilst East Cowes Vics were represented by a Club member who lived on the mainland. Apologies were received from Malcolm Watts, Ian Harley and ray Murphy.
The Chairman opened the meeting with a review of the season just finished and complimented Clubs on their performances in the FA Competitions, especially Poole Town, who were also given the League's best wishes for their move into the Southern League. For 2011/12. With the Clubs having made their decision as regards reserve team football he welcomed the newly formed Wyvern League and wished it well in its inaugural season. He marked the League's progress citing the tie-up with Solent University and its nomination for an FA Respect Award. The League was still working hard on the Discipline front and had financially rewarded those with the best disciplinary records at the recent Dinner and Dance. The latter event had been rather special this year as it had celebrated the League's 25th Anniversary and it was a well attended success and thanks were expressed to Ray Murphy and his team for all their hard work regarding same. He finally thanked all members of the Board for their work over the season with especial mention to Vice Chairman Ian Hoare and Dennis Challis, the latter standing down as Referees Secretary after many successful and hard working years in that role.
The Secretary's report was accepted without comment and the Treasurer produced and explained the Accounts and was thanked for his stewardship of the League's finances over the course of the year.
The League's constitution for season 2011/12 was put forward by the Board and accepted by the Meeting. The Premier Division had lost Poole Town through promotion but with Andover surprisingly not being relegated two clubs, Downton and Horndean, were promoted and only one, Brockenhurst, relegated. Division One had lost Shaftesbury who had expressed a wish to return to Dorset football, but gained Team Solent who were promoted from the Hampshire Premier league meaning that overall the Division would have one club fewer that the past season. At this stage team Solent were invited in to the meeting.
The election of Officers saw Dennis Challis elected to the position of Chairman whilst Jon Gittens replaced Lisa Bray as development Officer, the latter having stood down because of increasing family commitments. The remaining Officers were elected en bloc.
Executive Vice President Alf Peckham proposed that Ian Harley, the secretary of Christchurch, be elected a Life Member and this was unanimously agreed by all present. He went on to say that in its 25 year existence the League had seen thirteen clubs promoted to a higher level and fifty five referees promoted, some of whom had progressed to the Football League and FIFA lists. The Chairman expressed his thanks and described Mr Peckham and the Hants FA's John Ward as true stalwarts of the League.
Tony Deverall, Mike Robins, Ian Harley, Trevor Ingram and Hans McDonald were re-elected as club representatives to the League and dates would be arranged for the reps to hold meetings with their allocated Clubs
There was an amendment to Rule 6.2.2 submitted by the registration Secretary whereby clubs would be allowed to re-register their own players for the following season after April 1st and register other players from April 1st.
The Chairman explained the fixture arrangements for next season which had already been circulated to the Clubs and the season would commence on Friday August 12th and finish on the 28th April 2012, The Minimum admission charge would be unaltered.
Details of a possible additional Division One Cup had been circulated and the Chairman asked the Clubs concerned to let the League have their views prior to the August Management Meeting.
The Match Officials fees and expenses for the League had been circulated and the Chairman stressed that we were still one of the cheapest leagues at our level in this respect.
The new larger Team Sheets were distributed and Jim Stokes, Chairman of the Wessex League Match Officials Association, presented their Award for the friendliest Club in the League to Lymington Town.
The meeting closed with John Ward advising that the County FA will be recognising and rewarding Alf Peckham for his services to football and the Chairman thanked The Hants FA for their continued support.
Division One Cup to be considered
Division One clubs in the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) are asked to notify League Secretary, John Gorman, of their opinions regarding the Division One Cup. This cup will consist of an additional eight fixtures, four at home and four away, to be played midweek. The prize money that was previously given to the Combination Cup winners will go to the winners of this cup.
Alf Peckham to be honoured
Alf Peckham, Executive Vice President of the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex), will be honoured by the Hampshire FA for his services to football - as was announced by John Ward of the Hampshire FA at the AGM.
Fixtures
The new season of the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) will commence on August 13th 2012 and will end on 28th April 2013.
Minimum Ground Charge to remain
The Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) have confirmed that a minimum ground charge for next season will apply of £4.
Physiotherapist required?
To all Wessex League clubs
I am about to start my third year of study at Chichester University for a Sports Therapy degree and am looking for a placement with a Football Club that has a qualified physiotherapist or sports therapist.
Thanks for reading this.
Kelly Rutledge
If any Club can help Kelly or feel that she can help them she can be contacted on kelly.rutledge@hotmail.com or alternatively contact League Secretary John Gorman and he will forward any details/questions
2011 Natwest Island Games Fixtures
Nat West Island Games: Isle of Wight 25th of June to 1st July 2011.
The Men's football competition: Sponsored by Hovertravel.
The fixtures.
Sunday 26th of June 2011.
Match Number Group A
1 Jersey v Menorca KO 7.00pm at Cowes Sports FC
2 Rhodes v Greenland KO 3.00pm at Brading Town FC
Group B
3 Alderney v Gibraltar KO 2.00pm at Newport FC
4 Isle of Wight v Ynys Mon KO 7.30pm at Newport FC
Group C
5 Gotland v Isle of Man KO 2.00pm at Cowes Sports FC
6 Guernsey v The Falklands KO 7.00pm at Brading Town FC
Group D
7 Aland v Saaremaa KO 7.00pm at East Cowes Vics FC
Monday 27th of June 2011.
Group A
8 Jersey v Rhodes KO 7.30pm at Newport FC
9 Greenland v Menorca KO 7.00pm at East Cowes Vics FC
Group B
10 Alderney v Isle of Wight KO 7.00pm at Cowes Sports FC
11 Gibraltar v Ynys Mon KO 7.00pm at Brading Town FC
Group C
12 Gotland v Guernsey KO 7.00pm at West Wight FC
13 Isle of Man v The Falklands KO 6.30pm at Rookley FC
Group D
14 Western Isles v Aland. KO 2.00pm at Newport FC
Tuesday 28th of June 2011.
Group A
15 Greenland v Jersey KO 7.00pm at West Wight FC
16 Menorca v Rhodes KO 7.00pm at Newport FC
Group B
17 Alderney v Ynys Mon KO 6.30pm at Shanklin FC
18 Gibraltar v Isle Of Wight KO 7.00pm at East Cowes Vics FC
Match number Group C
19 Guernsey v Isle of Man KO 2.00pm at East Cowes Vics FC
20 The Falklands v Gotland KO 2.30pm at Oakfield FC
Group D
21 Saaremaa v Western Isles KO 11.30am at the IOW Community Club
Wednesday 29th of June 2011.
Rest day.
Thursday 30th of June 2011.
Semi-finals
22 Winners of group A v winners of group B KO 2.30pm at Cowes Sports FC
23 Winners of group C v winners of group D KO 3.00pm at Brading Town FC.
Play off matches for final placings.
24 13 v 14 KO 6.30pm at Shanklin FC
25 11 v 12 KO 2.00pm at Shanklin FC
26 9 v 10 KO 7.00pm at West Wight FC
27 7 v 8 KO 11.30am at The IOW Community Club
28 5 v 6 KO 7.00pm at Brading Town FC.
Friday 1st July 2011.
29 3 / 4 play off for the bronze medal. KO 10.30 am at Brading Town FC
30 The final. KO 3.00pm at Newport FC.
Nat West Island Games : Isle of Wight 25th June to 1st July 2011.
The Women's football competition: Sponsored by Hovertravel.
The fixtures
Sunday 26th of June 2011.
Match number Group A
1 Aland v Jersey KO 2.00 pm at Shanklin FC.
2 Hitra v Isle of Wight KO 2.00 pm at East Cowes Vics FC.
Group B
3 Isle of Man v Gibraltar KO 6.30 pm at Shanklin FC
Group C
4 Gotland v Saaremaa KO 2.00 pm at Oakfield FC.
Monday 27th of June 2011.
Group A
5 Isle of Wight v Aland KO 3.00 pm at Brading Town FC
6 Jersey v Hitra KO 11.30 am at Oakfield FC
Group B
7 Isle of Man v Greenland KO 4.00 pm at Oakfield FC
Group C
8 Saaremaa v Western Isles KO 2.00 pm at Shanklin FC
Tuesday 28th of June 2011.
Group A
9 Aland v Hitra KO 6.00 pm at the IOW Community Club
10 Isle of Wight v Jersey KO 2.00 pm at Cowes Sports FC
Group B
11 Greenland v Gibraltar KO 7.00 pm at Cowes Sports FC
Group C
12 Gotland v The Western Isles KO 7.00 pm at Brading Town FC
Wednesday 29th of June 2011.
Rest day.
Thursday 30th of June 2011.
Semi-finals
13 Winners of group A v Best runners up KO 12.00 noon at East Cowes Vics
14 Winners of group B v winners of group C KO 12.00 noon at Newport FC
Play off matches for final placings:
15 9 v 10 KO 6.00pm at the IOW Community Club.
16 7 v 8 KO 2.30 at Oakfield FC
17 5 v 6 KO 7.00pm at Cowes Sports FC.
Friday 1st July 2011.
18 3 / 4 play off for the bronze medal. KO 10.00 am at East Cowes Vics FC
19 The final - KO 12.00 noon at Cowes Sports FC
Dates for the Diary
Saturday 20th August - FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
Saturday 10th September - FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round
Saturday 17th September - FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round
Saturday 24th September - FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round
Saturday 1st October - FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round
Saturday 15th October - FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round
Saturday 22nd October - FA Vase 1st Round
Saturday 29th October - FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round
Saturday 12th November - FA Cup 1st Round Proper
Saturday 19th November - FA Vase 2nd Round
Saturday 3rd December - FA Cup 2nd Round/ FA Vase 3rd Round
Saturday 7th January - FA Cup 3rd Round
Saturday 21st January - FA Vase 4th Round
Saturday 28th January - FA Cup 4th Round
Saturday 11th February - FA Vase 5th Round
Saturday 18th February - FA Cup 5th Round
Saturday 3rd March - FA Vase 6th Round
Saturday 17th March - FA Cup 6th Round
Saturday 24th March - FA Vase Semi-Final 1
Saturday 31st March - FA Vase Semi-Final 2
Saturday & Sunday 14th & 15th April - FA Cup Semi-Finals
Saturday 5th May - FA Cup Final
Saturday 12th May - FA Trophy Final
Sunday 13th May - FA Vase Final
Full Awards Listings
Here are a Full List of Awards that were presented at the Dinner Dance last night:
First First Division Club to reach 25 points - US PORTSMOUTH
First First Division Club to score 25 goals - COWES SPORTS
First First Division Player to score 25 goals - SAM KNOWLES
First Premier Division Club to reach 25 points - BLACKFIELD & LANGLEY
First Premier Division Club to score 25 goals - ALRESFORD TOWN
First Premier Division Player to score 25 goals - NOT YET WON...
Losing Combination Cup Semi-Finalists - ALTON TOWN and TOTTON & ELING
Losing League Cup Semi-Finalists - HAMBLE ASSC and BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS
First Division 3rd place - AFC PORTCHESTER
First Division 2nd place - HORNDEAN
First Division 1st place - DOWNTON
Premier Division 5th place - BOURNEMOUTH POPPIES
Premier Division 4th place - BRADING TOWN
Premier Division 3rd place - WINCHESTER CITY
Premier Division 2nd place - BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS
Premier Division 1st place - POOLE TOWN
Combination Division Runners-Up - CHRISTCHURCH RESERVES
Combination Cup Final Runners-Up - CHRISTCHURCH RESERVES
Combination Division Winners - SHOLING RESERVES
Combination Cup Winners - SHOLING RESERVES
League Cup Runners-Up - WINCHESTER CITY
League Cup Winners - BOURNEMOUTH POPPIES
Programme of the Year Division One Winners - VERWOOD TOWN
Programme of the Year Premier Division Winners - POOLE TOWN
Division One Manager of the Year - JEFF SOFTLEY - DOWNTON
Premier Division Manager of the Year - TOMMY KILLICK - POOLE TOWN
Safe Hands Award Division One - CHARLES ALDRIDGE - DOWNTON
Safe Hands Award Premier Division - JASON HARVELL - BOURNEMOUTH POPPIES
Golden Boot Award Division One - SAM KNOWLES - FLEET SPURS
Golden Boot Award Premier Division - STEVE SMITH - POOLE TOWN
Division One Player of the Year - DECLAN McGREGOR - DOWNTON
Premier Division Player of the Year - CARL PRESTON - POOLE TOWN
25-Year Recognition Awards to: Tony Boothby, Ernie Stimpson, Steve Slade, Brian Hughes, Rudi Burton and Alf Peckham.
Special Award for sponsors Sydenhams - A signed Norwich City shirt presented by Alf Peckham to Ray Pride.
Referees of the Year
Anton Beavis and Jon Fortescue were winners of the awards for Referees of the Year
Division One Team of the Year
1. Charles Aldridge (Downton)
2. Charlie Elysee (Verwood Town)
3. Peter Lines (US Portsmouth)
4. Tom Ritchie (Pewsey Vale)
5. Jon Guthrie (Pewsey Vale)
6. Aaron Fennemore (Horndean)
7. Callum Robertson (Downton)
8. George Way (Horndean)
9. Nic Turpin (Downton)
10. Declan McGregor (Downton)
11. Sam Knowles (Fleet Spurs)
Premier Division Team of the Year
1. Jason Harvell (Bournemouth)
2. Scott Arnold (Bournemouth)
3. Michael Walker (Poole Town)
4. Lamin Dibba (Poole Town)
5. Leigh Mills (Winchester City)
6. Micky Hubbard (Poole Town)
7. Steve 'Taffy' Richardson (Poole Town)
8. Carl Preston (Poole Town)
9. Warren Hunt (Moneyfields)
10. Steve Smith (Poole Town)
11. Jack Slade (Bemerton Heath Harlequins)
DINNER DANCE 2011
V.I.P Guests Garth Crooks, Lord Ouseley, Francis Benali and Reuben Agboola were in attendance at the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) 25th Anniversary Dinner Dance at the Grand Harbour De Vere Hotel in Southampton on Saturday 21st May 2011. Almost 300 guests were in attendance for what was an excellent evening with delicious food, good entertainment and a jovial atmosphere.
Ray Pride and Ian Brailey from Sydenhams Builders Merchants were also at the evening along with John Ward and Neil Cassar from the Hampshire FA. Fellow sponsors Ian and Nigel Dollin were welcomed as was Dave Diaper, manager of Sholing FC and sponsor from BSA Regal, and Kim Michael and Lee Barham both too attended the evening on behalf of CITIPOST.
Awards were given throughout the night; Poole Town were regular winners with Tommy Killick winning the Manager of the season award, Carl Preston winning Player of the season, Steve Smith picked up the Golden Boot Award and of course The Dolphins also received their prize money for winning the Premier Division title.
Sam Knowles of Fleet Spurs had a successful night picking up several awards including the Golden Boot Award for Division One whilst Downton too received several awards with their goalkeeper Charles Aldridge winning the ‘Safe Hands' award for the most clean sheets last season and manager Jeff Softley received the award for Division One Manager of the Year.
Bournemouth Poppies enjoyed their night with Jason Harvell picking up the Premier Division ‘Safe Hands' award, Poppies also received their 5th cheques for finishing 5th in the league and winning the League Cup.
Special presentations were made to Tony Boothby, Ernie Stimpson, Steve Slade, Alf Peckham, Rudi Burton and Brian Hughes for their 25-year involvement in the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex).
The sponsorship from the Southern Daily Echo went towards a unique award that was given for Fair-Play for both Premier and Division One clubs.
In the Premier Division, Bournemouth Poppies won the respective award whilst Alresford Town came 2nd, Bemerton Heath Harlequins were 3rd and Christchurch also picked up 4th place.
In Division One, Horndean came 4th in the running, Downton finished 3rd in the Fair-Play standings with newcomers Pewsey Vale finishing 2nd in an enjoyable evening for their club representatives and Verwood Town were worthy winners of the Division One Fair Play award.
The Team of the First Twenty Five Years was announced in the programme last night and was as follows:
1. Wayne Shaw (ex AFC Lymington, Bournemouth and BAT Sports)
2. Dave Moteane (ex Romsey, Gosport Borough)
3. Ricky Haysom (ex Brockenhurst)
4. Graham Kemp (ex AFC Lymington, Lymington & New Milton)
5. Kevin Green (ex Bashley, AFC Lymington)
6. Shaun Dyke (ex Winchester City, Andover)
7. Steve ‘Taffy' Richardson (ex Wimborne Town, Poole Town)
8. Jimmy Sheppard (ex Bashley, Lymington & New Milton)
9. Charlie Austin (ex Poole Town)
10. Andy Forbes (ex Winchester City, Andover)
11. Darren Pitter (ex AFC Totton, AFC Lymington)
Substitutes - Paul Morris (ex Lymington & New Milton), Tommy Killick (ex Wimborne Town and Poole Town), Steve Slade (ex Bemerton Heath Harlequins). Manager - Alex Pike (ex Wimborne Town, Bournemouth, Gosport Borough)
A special award was presented to Ray Pride for his dedicated sponsorship to the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) and as he said when addressing the audience, "Here's to the next 25 years!"
John Wright was the photographer on the night, and some photos that he are took are below and will be available online at www.wessexleague.co.uk. For more information, John's website is www.8by10.co.uk.
Fair Play Tables
Here are the Running Order's for the Fair Play Awards in both the Premier Division and Division One. 1st placed has the least number of points and therefore has the best discipline.
Premier Division:
1 Bournemouth Poppies
2 Alresford Town
3 Bemerton Heath Harlequins
4 Christchurch
5 Hamworthy United
6 Fawley AFC
7 Alton Town
8 Newport (IOW)
9 Brading Town
10 Brockenhurst
11 Romsey Town
12 Poole Town
13 New Milton Town
14 Fareham Town
15 Winchester City
16 Moneyfields
17 Blackfield & Langley
18 Hayling United
19 Lymington Town
20 Laverstock & Ford
21 Hamble ASSC
22 Totton & Eling
Division One:
1 Verwood Town
2 Pewsey Vale
3 Downton
4 Horndean
5 Tadley Calleva
6 United Services Portsmouth
7 Amesbury Town
8 Cowes Sports
9 Petersfield Town
10 Fleet Spurs
11 Shaftesbury
12 East Cowes Vics
13 Andover New Street
14 AFC Portchester
15 Ringwood Town
16 Stockbridge
17 Hythe & Dibden
18 Warminster Town
19 Whitchurch United
AGM
The Date and Venue has been confirmed for the A.G.M at the end of this season. It will take place at AFC Totton on Monday 13th June, commencing at 19:30.
Officers Board Meeting
The next Board Meeting for Officers of the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) will take place on Monday June 6th at Totton & Eling Sports Club commencing at 19:00.
Hampshire Senior Cup
St. Mary's Stadium is the venue on Wednesday night for the Hampshire Senior Cup Final between AFC Totton and Sholing FC. Both sides competed hard in the Zamaretto South & West Division One this season with the Stags edging out Sholing to win the title and gain promotion to the Zamaretto Premier Division. AFC Totton will be without Ian Richardson, Jamie Whisken, Carl Pettefer and Ryan Scott whilst Sholing have Byron Mason potentially absent from the final after suffering an injury in the ‘Pray for Jay' match. Ryan Ashford is absent for Sholing as he is suspended whilst Adam Camfield will also miss out due to suspension.
Referee Promotions
The Wessex League are pleased to announce that the FA have promoted four of their Referees, Anton Beavis, Martin Bloor, Jon Fortescue and Gary Parsons. As a result they will be officiating at a higher level during the 2011-12 season. Two other Referees, Dean Treleaven and David Woolford who officiated on the Wessex League a few seasons ago have been promoted to the Football League line.
Quick Contact with Media Co-Ordinator
If you require any news to be circulated, or you any stories of interest, please do be in touch. I can be contactable via email, media.wessexleague@googlemail.com, by phone on 07825 828918 or 01962 890569 or alternatively via Live Profile - my Pin is LP1DNEK0 or Alternatively via Blackberry Messenger - my Pin is 233B896B. Please do contact me with details of your matches too.
Assistant Referees Secretary Required
The Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) requires an Assistant Referees Secretary for season 2011/2012.
The Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) has a Premier Division and Division One, playing at Step 5 and 6 of the National League system.
In refereeing terms, both divisions are recognised divisions in the Supply League system.
The role of the Assistant Referees Secretary will be to appoint assistant referees to all games in the Wessex League, working in conjunction with the Referees Secretary and other members of the board.
The essential skills required for this role are:
• You have a good working knowledge of the league
• You will be an efficient administrator
• You will have good I.T. skills
• You will have good communications skills
• You are available to deal with emergency appointments during the working day and at weekends
• You are able to work to tight monthly deadlines to produce the monthly appointment list
• You are a good team player as working with other league officers is essential
• You need to establish a good working relationship with County FA appointment secretaries
The post is a voluntary role, but the Sydenhams League will reimburse all out of pocket expenses.
If you have any enquires regarding this role please contact Nick Taplin on 07713 255906 or assessors.wessexleague@googlemail.com
Please submit applications with a CV to the League Secretary,
Mr John Gorman at secretary.wessexleague@googlemail.com by
31st March 2011
Interviews will be held W/C 11th April 2011.
Technical Areas
We are still experiencing complaints as regards the number of people and the behaviour of same in Technical Areas and are aware that two recent instances have been reported to the HFA.
Can we remind all clubs of Rule 8.22.5 in this respect and also that we are still not prepared to tolerate unnecessary bad language from those areas or elsewhere.
Attendances
Please could all clubs check www.wessexleague.co.uk that all of their attendances are correct and up to date and if not, email media.wessexleague@googlemail.com. From now onwards, Premier Division clubs send SMS results confirming their results from their Premier Division fixtures. This therefore means that attendances are no longer sent to the league. For the interest of the website and club Programme Editors, could all Premier Division clubs either text 07825 828918 or email media.wessexleague@googlemail.com with attendances from their fixtures to update the website with.
