• Saturday JULY 13th  home 1st XI v TOTTON & ELING kick off 3pm
• Tuesday JULY 16th   home 1st XI v BRADING TOWN kick off 7-30pm
• Saturday JULY 20th home Reserves v FOLLANDS SPORTS RESERVES kick off 1-30pm followed buy                1st XI v FOLLANDS SPORTS kick off 3-45pm
• Tuesday JULY 23rd  home 1st XI v NEWPORT IoW kick off 7-30pm
• Saturday JULY 27th home 1st XIv SHOLING kick off 3pm
• Saturday AUGUST 3rd Wessex League starts also Jubilee Cup for Reserves

Anybody wishing to raise any matters for the ‘Any other Business’ at the end of the meeting please send notification of the business to Club Secretary Mike ‘Fred’ Stokes at least seven days prior to the meeting(Wednesday July 10th).

Hopefully the clubs Managers will be in attendance to answer questions AFTER the AGM has finished.

11/12    DOM BURBIDGE                      25

10/11    DOM BURBIDGE                          12       

09/10   ROSS LACEY   

08/09    CRAIG THOMAS     

07/08   ROSS LACEY

06/07    MATTHEW KIRKPATRICK   

05/06   BRENDAN ARNOLD

04/05    ELLIOTT DAY       

03/04   PHIL MacDONALD

02/03    PHIL MacDONALD                

01/02    PHIL MacDONALD

00/01    PHIL MacDONALD   

99/00    SIMON FARRANT

98/99    LEE DENT

97/98    LEE DENT

96/97    LEE DENT     

95/96    GLENN CREWS

94/95    JAMES HAYTER     

93/94    TREVOR COOKE

92/93    GARY TODD / JOHN BEARD

91/92    GREG TRACEY

90/91    GREG TRACEY

89/90    DEAN BALL

88/89    TERRY HOPKINS

87/99    TERRY HOPKINS

Sydenhams Football League Constitution 13/14

PREMIER DIVISION:-

AFC PORTCHESTER, ALRESFORD TOWN, BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS, BLACKFIELD & LANGLEY, BOURNEMOUTH, BROCKENHURST, CHRISTCHURCH, DOWNTON, FAREHAM TOWN, FAWLEY AFC, FOLLANDS SPORTS, HAMWORTHY UNITED, HORNDEAN, LYMINGTON TOWN, MONEYFIELDS, NEWPORT(IoW), ROMSEY TOWN, SHOLING, TOTTON & ELING, VERWOOD TOWN, WHITCHURCH UNITED, WINCHESTER CITY.

DIVISION 1:-

AMESBURY TOWN, ANDOVER FC, ANDOVER NEW STREET, COWES SPORTS. EAST COWES VICS, FLEET SPURS, HAYLING UNITED, HYTHE & DIBDEN, LAVERSTOCK & FORD, NEW MILTON TOWN, PETERSFIELD TOWN, PEWSEY VALE, RINGWOOD TOWN, STOCKBRIDGE, TADLEY CALLEVA, TEAM SOLENT, US PORTSMOUTH

PLEASE NOTE:- Some of the changes in the above in relation to last season have been imposed on the League by the F. A. Sholing and Winchester City have been relegated from step 4 to step 5 whilst Hayling United were placed in a relegation position because of ground grading criteria. Alton Town have been moved across to the Combined Counties League. Andover FC(Sparsholt College) have been placed in the Wessex League at step 6. Follands Sports is a change of name by GE Hamble.

2013/2014 League Cup 1st and 2nd rd draw:- dates to be advised

First Round

AMESBURY TOWN v HAMWORTHY UNITED
ANDOVER NEW STREET v EAST COWES VICS
BOURNEMOUTH v RINGWOOD TOWN
FLEET SPURS v TEAM SOLENT
ROMSEY TOWN v PEWSEY VALE
SHOLING v US PORTSMOUTH
STOCKBRIDGE v LYMINGTON TOWN

Second Round

ALRESFORD TOWN v DOWNTON
ANDOVER NEW STREET or EAST COWES VICS v WINCHESTER CITY
BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS v AMESBURY TOWN or HAMWORTHY UNITED
BLACKFIELD & LANGLEY v LAVERSTOCK & FORD
BOURNEMOUTH or RINGWOOD TOWN v HYTHE & DIBDEN
FAWLEY AFC v CHRISTCHURCH
FLEET SPURS or TEAM SOLENT v NEWPORT (IOW)
FOLLAND SPORTS v AFC PORTCHESTER

Chairman Ian Lee gave a short speech of thanks to everybody that has helped the club to one of its best seasons despite not actually winning any trophies. Club Captain, GARETH BRICKNELL did finish as joint leading goalscorer in the Sydenhams Football League Div One along with Callum Coker(Petersfield Town), Declan Edwards(Brockenhurst, Team Solent) and Sam Knowles(Fleet Spurs) all on 24 goals.

Below is a list of all the award winners:-

MANAGERS ‘Player of the Year’  –  1st XI   MAX DRAPER      Reserves  JAMES WYKES     ‘A’ team  SALEM ABOUELELA

PLAYERS ‘Player of the Year’  --    1st XI    AIDAN BRYAN     Reserves   ROBERT TAYLOR    ‘A’ team  JAKE WINCHCOMBE

TOP GOALSCORER  — Bern Jeffery Trophy  1st XI   GARETH BRICKNELL   Reserves  ROBERT TAYLOR  ‘A’ team  JAKE WINCHCOMBE

SUPPORTERS ‘PLAYER OF THE YEAR’  –  AIDAN BRYAN      SUPPORTERS ‘YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR’  –  DOMINIC BURBIDGE

BERT WALTERS SHIELD ‘Young Player of the Year’  –  ARTHUR BRADBURY          MOST IMPROVED PLAYER  --  SALEM ABOUELELA

FRANK GIBSON TROPHY for COMMITMENT & ENDEAVOUR  –  DANIEL VERSTRAETEN

VI JEFFERY ‘CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR’ –  IAN POTTS

Appearances Awards:-  800 – ANDREW WATSON  200 CRAIG INSLEY & AIDAN BRYAN

Reserve team Manager then took to the ‘Mic’ to thank the Committee and all the people that help keep the club running behind the scenes, also thanking ROGER GOULD for what he had done to help Dan Verstraeten following his crash on the way back from Ventnor away game.

SEAVIEW RESERVES    1  v  8   COWES SPORTS ‘A’

Jamie Brenchley led his ‘A’ team to Seaview for their final game of the season without a recognised goalkeeper, so Ryan Brenchley was the unlucky player to don the keepers shirt, having never played in goal before he was naturally a bit nervous. Seaview included in their side former Cowes Sports favourite Daniel Mew.

It did not take the Yachtsmen long to show their intent as a cross from the left just two minutes into the game was headed into his own goal by CRAIG MCMANUS, worryingly he actually celebrated the fact that he had scored. With seven minutes played top scorer JAKE WINCHCOMBE broke through the home defence before firing home a second goal for Cowes. In the 11th minute JAKE WINCHCOMBE added his second and Sports third of the afternoon as the match looked like being a  very one sided affair. As the young Yachtsmen pushed forward in search of more goals a fourth should have been added in the 18th minute when Ryan Chandler went on a storming run through the Seaview defence, easily rounded the on rushing keeper, Tom Pierce, but with an open goal in front of him somehow managed to place the ball wide of the right hand upright for what must be the “MISS OF THE SEASON”, good job it was not a close game!! Goal number four soon came though as LOUIS SMITH fired home from the right edge of the Seaview area following a bit of a scramble in the box on 20 minutes. A bit of a lull in the scoring as Cowes continued to dominate but their final pass was not quite up to scratch. Surely though more goals would come!! They did as a fifth was scored in the 35th minute when JAKE WINCHCOMBE completed his hat trick with ease. Kurt Butt then had a glorious opportunity for number seven when a cross from the left just needed a touch for a simple tap in, but Kurt took his eye off the ball and totally missed it all together, not quite as bad as Chink’s miss, but a good contender for second worst “Miss of the Season”. In the 39th minute KURT BUTT made amends for his miss with a powerful drive from distance that found the Seaview net for the sixth time in the first half before RYAN CHANDLER did finally find the back of the goal in the 42nd minute when his shot squirmed through the home keeper to nestle in the left corner of the goal.

H-t 0 – 7

More goals were expected in the second half from the goal hungry Yachtsmen. A half time change for the Ryan’s, as Chandler went in goal and Benchley came out to center midfield. Credit to Seaview who never gave up and got their reward as ANDY PEACOCK’S sublime chip beat Ryan Chandler and pulled a goal back for the hosts. Not much more excitement for the remainder of the game as Cowes seem to lose their way a bit. Robert Iley talked himself into Shaun Yardley’s notebook before he was fouled in the Seaview box from which KURT BUTT added goal number eight with a well taken penalty.  Substitute George Turner then hit a post before full back Liam Webb had the chance to score his first goal of the season, but only managed to knee the ball at the home keeper as he came off his line.

A tremendous season for Cowes’ third string as they finished a creditable third in Comb 2 as a new challenge awaits for 13/14 where they will play in Div 3 of the Island League.

Team:- Ryan Brenchley, Jack Eley, Brendan Woodward, Jim Smith, Liam Webb, James Eldridge, Robert Iley, Ryan Chandler, Jake Winchcombe(George Turner), Kurt Butt, Sub not used; Jamie Brenchley

Sydenhams Football League Div 1 – 01/05/13

RINGWOOD TOWN               3 v 1       COWES SPORTS

So to the final game of the 12/13 season. A win at The Canotec Stadium would see Richie Woodburn’s side pip Team Solent to third place and one goal for skipper Gareth Bricknell would give him the Division One ‘Golden Boot’ award on his own as before the game he shared top spot with three other players.

Four enforced changes from the side that had beaten Stockbridge four days earlier, despite having a slight injury, Ed Hatt was back in goal as Joe Winchcombe dropped out during the afternoon, Charlie Allen, Michael Jones and Dom Burbidge all came into the starting line up with Dexter Malin(unavailable), Jason Ince and Lee Davies dropping to the bench where they were joined by James Flux and Kevin Winchcombe.

First chance of the game went to Cowes when Jordan Browne crossed but Dom Burbidge sent his shot wide. The Yachtsmen were then dealt a blow shortly before the half hour mark when keeper Ed Hatt had to be replaced due to his injury, Kevin Winchcombe, rolling back the years, replacing him. Ringwood Town captain and keeper twice somehow managed to keep the ball out of his goal as the ball bobbled around the area. On the half hour Ringwood took the lead when Joe Phelps conceded a stupid free kick wide on the Cowes right. The ball was floated into the Cowes area where CHRIS BAILEY was left unmarked to head home from ten yards giving Kev no chance. Nine minutes later the home side doubled their lead with a carbon copy goal, this time scorer was the experienced SEAN LEADBETTER.

Just before the break Cowes attacked Nathan Lewis won a header on the edge of the home area before the bobbled around for about a minute eventually being smacked into the Ringwood goal by Gareth Bricknell, but as he did so, Referee Lee Rutter blew his whistle for a supposed head injury to a defender caused by Nathan’s challenge. Cowes were furious as he had not blown straight away and it was said later that it was not a head injury anyway.

H-t 2 - 0

The Yachtsmen had the first opportunity of the second half when Darren Williams headed onto Jordan Browne but his strike at goal was saved by their keeper with his feet. Cowes for the most part were unable to create much and looked rather tired as the season headed towards a disappointing end. Gareth Bricknell latched onto a throw but again John Page blocked. The result was put beyond doubt in the 83rd minute as a ball into the Cowes area was headed onto the post before substitute MATT NABNEY volleyed home from close range for a third Ringwood goal. Cowes were then nearly gifted a way back into the game when a free kick into the box was headed against the post by a defender, the ball was cleared to Lee Davies whose cross took a vicious bounce in front of the keeper who could only push the ball away. Nathan Lewis then sent in a cross/shot  that forced the keeper to tip the ball over the bar. In the 90th minute JORDAN BROWNE did net a consolation goal for Cowes but it was too little too late.

Final First Division 2012/13

Team:- Ed Hatt(Kevin Winchcombe), Max Draper, Nathan Lewis, Michael Herbert, Charlie Allen, Joe Phelps, Michale Jones(Lee Davies), Jordan Browne, Darren Williams, Gareth Bricknell c, Dominic Burbidge(Jason Ince), Sub not used; James Flux

Referee:-      LEE RUTTER       Assistants – Brian Channing + Antony Smith

Sydenhams Football League Div 1 – 27/04/

   STOCKBRIDGE      3 – 4     COWES SPORTS   

Having seen any chance of promotion disappear in mid week the YACHTSMEN were again on their travels still with a chance of claiming third place, they had to win both their remaining games and Pewsey Vale needed to beat Team Solent in order for it to happen. Both Aidan Bryan and Craig Insley along with the long term injured Tom Dye were missing, Jason Ince and Mitch Herbert coming into the starting line up. Joe Winchcombe also replaced Ed Hatt in goal.

It was the home side that fashioned the first opportunity at goal when Sam Coleman had a shot saved by Joe Winchcombe. Cowes responded when Jason Ince’s goal-bound effort hit Jordan Browne and looped over the Stockbridge goal. It did not take the Island side long to stamp their authority on the game as Lee Davies broke down the left before crossing the ball to DARREN WILLIAMS whose first header at the home keeper was saved, but he could do nothing to stop the second attempt finding the back of the net. However, if Cowes thought it was going to be an easy win, their minds were soon changed when Stockbridge leveled in bizarre fashion on 17 minutes. Joe Winchcombe’ s attempted clearance hit Dave Cotter and span towards the goal, Joe recovered to clear the ball off the line but only to Jack Hutchings who squared to DAVE COTTER to net from one yard. Just a minute later and Cowes were back in front, again in strange circumstances. A ball down the Cowes left saw keeper Peter Roberts race out to the right of his area to clear, his kick fell to skipper GARETH BRICKNELL 35 yards from goal, his quick thinking seeing their keeper well out of his goal,he sent the ball into the unprotected goal to restore his sides advantage. The lead was increased in the 24th minute. A short corner on the right gave Max Draper the opportunity to send the ball into the area, a defender inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net. Jason Ince crossed to Jordan Browne who controlled the ball before sending a right foot shot past Peter Roberts right hand post. Joe Phelps sent a crossfield ball from the right, finding Lee Davies wide left, he in turn found Jordan Browne inside their penalty area before laying the ball back to DARREN WILLIAMS who sent it into the right corner of the Stockbridge net from 25 yards. Lee Davies was again in the thick of the action just before the break, his drive across the goal saw Gareth Bricknell touch towards goal, but Peter Roberts done well to clear the ball off the line, but only to Jordan Browne whose follow up was also cleared off the goal line as Cowes went in with a comfortable half time lead.

H-t  1 - 4

Having picked up a slight knock in the first half, Max Draper was brought off early in the second, being replaced by Mikey Jones – Jason Ince dropping to right back. Within seconds of coming on Mikey’s first touch was to send a thunderous shot at goal, the ball smacked against the right angle of crossbar and post a fly to safety.  On the hour the ROBINS pulled a goal back when across form their left found JACK HUTCHINGS with a free header to net at the second attempt.  Dom Burbidge then ‘scored’ after Dexter Malins shot had been saved, but the Assistants flag was raised for offside. Six minutes from time Cowes were caught short in defence as three Stockbridge players attacked two Cowes defenders which ended with JACK HUTCHINGS adding his second and the home sides third goal setting up a tense finish to the game. in the 91st minute Dom Burbidge was fouled in the penalty area, with Gareth Bricknell in the running for Division top scorer, regular penalty taker, Darren Williams gave his skipper the chance to boost his chances, however Peter Roberts saved a poorly taken spot kick. Would Gareth rue that missed chance?

Team:- Joe Winchcombe, Max Draper(Mikey Jones), Michael Herbert, Joe Phelps, Nathan Lewis, Dexter Malin, Jason Ince, Jordan Browne(Dominic Burbidge), Darren Williams, Gareth Bricknell c, Lee Davies, Subs not used; Kevin Winchcombe, Ed Hatt, Aidan Bryan

Referee:-    SEAN JENKINS        Assistants – Paul Scott-Munden + Roger Hatcher

Sydenhams Football League  23/04/13

FLEET SPURS                   1 v 0   COWES SPORTS

Following a poor result and performance at Andover New Street the three days earlier, Cowes were hoping to rectify the situation at Fleet Spurs. Skipper Gareth Bricknell, Joe Phelps and Lee Davies all returned to the starting line up, Dom Burbidge, Mikey Jones and Ashley Brett dropping to the bench in an attempt to liven things up.

Cowes were rocked after only two minutes when a needless free kick was given away a few yards to the left edge of the penalty area. The resulting free kick was sent towards the left hand post where CHRIS MUSGROVE was on hand to head home from about a yard. Stunned by going behind so early in the game Cowes tried to respond with Dexter Malin causing the home sides left back a torrid time. Dexter set up Jordan Browne whose goal bound shot was superbly turned away, one handed, by Ryan Bone in the Fleet goal, keeping their lead intact. Shortly after the same combination worked another chance, this time Jordan sent his header at the keeper. The Islanders were lucky not to find themselves two down on twenty minutes when another Fleet Spurs free kick this time found top scorer Sam Knowles totally unmarked just four yards out, but he could only manage to mis-kick and the danger was cleared. The impressive Dexter Malin sent in another excellent cross, this time Lee Davie unable to make contact with the ball. Last action of the first half saw Dexter Malin try his luck with a shot at goal, but unfortunately the ball sailed over the crossbar as the home side remained one up at the break.

H-t 1 – 0

Unfortunately Cowes second half showing was awful as they lacked bottle and looked a beaten side throughout. Max Draper done well to deny Fleet Spurs a second goal whilst at the other end Darren Williams had a shot blocked by the home keeper, Dom Burbidge tried to force the ball over the line, some say it was over, some say it was not, nevertheless, a home defender scooped the ball off the line with his hand but the two officials nearest the incident, Referee Stephen Graham and Assistant Chris Gunnell, were able to see the clearest penalty shout of the season.  Amazingly a game in which neither side made any nasty tackles saw Mr Graham increase the Hants FA coffers with SEVEN yellow cards, Cowes ‘winning’ 4 – 3. Says a lot about the standard of Officiating at present.

Another disappointing performance from Cowes, but full credit to Fleet Spurs for holding onto what they had. Cowes’ wows were compounded the following evening when Whitchurch defeated Ringwood Town and Brockenhurst hammered East Cowes Vics 5 – 0.

Team:- Ed Hatt, Max Draper, Nathan Lewis, Aidan Bryan, Craig Insley, Dexter Malin, Joe Phelps(Jason Ince), Jordan Browne( Ashley Brett), Darren Williams, Gareth Bricknell capt, Lee Davies(Dominic Burbidge), subs not used; Michael Jones + Joe Winchcombe

Referee:-    STEPHEN GRAHAM     Assistants -   Chris Gunnell + Michael Ridge

Sydenhams Football League  20/04/13

ANDOVER NEW STREET      1 v 1      COWES SPORTS   

Richie Woodburn made just one change to the squad following the mid-week Gold Cup exit, Mitch Herbert replacing Jimmy Wykes on the bench as the same starting line up was named for this important game. The home made five changes to the squad that had been beaten 7-0 on the Island a few weeks earlier, three to the stating XI.

Cowes Sports traveled to Foxcotte Lane looking for a similar result to the home game, knowing that any other result to cost them dear in their quest for promotion. As expected the Islanders made the early running, Mikey Jones setting up Dom Burbidge on the left, his shot across the face of the goal was pushed away for a corner by Cray Sams in the New Street goal. Ashley Brett then sent in a free kick that picked out Craig Insley in space but he could only head the ball over when maybe he should have scored. Jordan Browne tried his luck but the ball went wide of the keepers left hand post before Dom Burbidge set up Jordan Browne , but again the chance went the wrong side of the post. Although having the more chances Andover, to their credit never made it easy, throwing themselves around to block and tackle, finally though, Cowes got the breakthrough they needed with just a minute of the first half left, Craig Insley sent a teasing cross into the Andover area where a defender headed his clearance straight up in the air, DARREN WILLIAMS reacted first to head the ball over their keeper and into the net to give the Island side a half time lead they rarely look like getting.

H-t 0 – 1

All that had made the trip expected Cowes to step up the pace of the game and add a few more goals to their tally in the second half, but how wrong could we have all been as they struggled to get any rhythm to their play. Dom Burbidge was played in with only the keeper to beat, but Cray Sams came off his line to bravely save at Dom’s feet, the loose ball fell to Dexter Malin who beat a defender before sending the ball towards the goal, but defender Stuart Anderson recovered well to clear off the line. Andover’ s confidence began to grow and eventually they were rewarded with an equalising goal in the 75th minute when a seemingly nothing ball down the slope found SPENCER CASSON who fired past Ed Hatt. Nathan Lewis tried to respond for Cowes but after a brilliant run into the box he fired wildly wide of target. Both substitute Gareth Bricknell and Ashley Brett headed over the bar in the closing stages. Cowes, however, had Ed Hatt to thank for at least getting a point as he produced two magnificent saves to prevent New Street from causing a great shock.

Two vital points dropped in the promotion race as Brockenhurst and Team Solent both won while Whitchurch did not play.

Team:- Ed Hatt, Max Draper, Nathan Lewis, Aidan Bryan capt, Ashley Brett, Craig Insley, Michael Jones(Lee Davies), Jordan Browne, Darren Williams, Dominic Burbidge(Gareth Bricknell), Dexter Malin, Subs not used; Jason Ince, Michael Herbert + Joe Winchcombe

Referee:-   KARL SEAR       Assistants -  Rod Davis + Peter Creagh