Monthly Archives: June 2009

Once again the Saturday Reserves have had a lousy draw in the Ashford Charity Trophy, coming out of the hat away to local rivals Kennington. Should we come through that one, another away tie awaits at old friends New Romney. The Sunday firsts are away to Ashford Victoria and if successful will be, yes you’ve guessed it, away to the winners of Appledore or Wye Monarchs in round two.

More photos to follow but a quick update on Monday night (29 June)

The boys won 8-0 in the 6-a-side competition tonight to make it three wins on the trot. Don’t forget it is the quiz this Saturday evening at the ground and on Sunday morning there is training and a bar-b-q. Items for the Boot Fair and 50-50 Auction can now be donated. Next meetings are on 6 July at the ground with the Executive at 6.30 and the General Management Committee at 7.30.

At the end of his first full season with the club, midfielder Robbie Greenfield picked up the Sunday first team player of the year award – voted by the players themselves. Mr Consistency and with a sprinkling of vital goals, Robbie is an ideal model of behaviour and attitude for other young players. Here we see Robbie pictured with Maxine Smith.

Fifties star George Stafford, brother of Jack and the late Tommy, is still a character and we hope this is not his last visit from Sydney. Here George is seen holding the prestigious Tommy Stafford Memorial Cup for Youth Clubman of the Year. While George was able to make it from Down Under, Munch missed the 2 o’clock train from Yarmouth! Never mind, Jamie is a deserved winner for his good attitude towards the club and the cup was received on his behalf by his father Del Boy.

For all his hard work for the club throughout the past year, Trent Thomas was rewarded by winning the Chairmans Award for Endeavour. Trent is pictured being presented with  the shield by Jack Stafford.

Flanked by Chairman Stan Donald and Jack Stafford is this year’s winner of the Bill Mickelborough Memorial Shield for Clubman of the Year, Ian Holloway. Stan and Ian are both wonderful examples of loyalty and dedication while it was great to see Jack who last played for the Green in the 1972-73 season.

An unfortunate injury kept Reece Hagger out of the Sheber Cup final but the club rewarded him with a special youth award for the tremendous progress he had made throughout the season. The coming season will be a big one for Reece who was in imperious form for the Sunday firsts before getting crocked.

Two from the Goalkeepers Guild: Today’s stopper Craig Smith with the one and only John Kelly

Goalkeeper Liam Wratten was a popular choice for the Under 16 Managers Player of the Season award. Here Liam is pictured with coach Tony Williams.