Wiltshire sport news from the Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News

AFC Lyneham scoop fair play jackpot at league awards night

The Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League held their presentation night and Annual meeting at Gladstone Liberal Club, Chippenham last Wednesday and the big winners on the night were division four outfit AFC Lyneham who received a £250 windfall after topping the fair play charts.

Goal-machine Dolman nets Golden Boot gong

North Star B striker Mark Dolman was the winner of the Gazette & Herald sponsored Golden Boot award but the 21-year-old hot-shot who topped the goal scoring charts with 72 league goals was pushed all the way by Ed Wilkins of Hullavington who scored an unbelievable 69 times but still missed out on the top honour.

Nite owl Menghini named player of the season

Atworth United goalkeeper Joe Menghini won one of the closest ever battles to be crowned Player of the Season at league's annual awards night.

Rawlings scoops top secretary honour

Trevor Rawlings, secretary of First Division side White Hart Combe was rewarded for his efforts off the field by claiming the Secretary of the year award.

Packer is most improved player at Corsham United

Corsham United held their end of season celebrations on Friday night and for Kai Flack’s third division outfit who finished in 10th place it was a roller coaster of a season, having been in the top half of the table at the beginning of the campaign they somehow lost their way in what could have been a great season.

Hopkins claims award double for Jagerbar

Melksham Jagerbar may have completed their first ever season in the Chippenham League a long time ago with a resounding 24-0 win over basement side-AFC Lyneham but after the game they staged their first awards presentation.

Youngster Towler gets Ranger's vote at Winsley

19-year-old Michael Towler who signed for premier division side two months after the season had started but came to prominence in the second half of the campaign when he started to feature on a regular basis for the villagers was rewarded for his efforts at the clubs end of season bash on Saturday night when he was chosen by manager Paul Ranger as his player of the season.

Goal-machine Wilkins sweeps the board at Hullavington

Ed Wilkins capped a fantastic personal season for second division Hullavington, when at the weekend the prolific striker who has scored a ridiculous 117 goals in just 50 games for the villagers, that included 80 in all competitions last term walked away with all three trophies that were up grabs at the teams awards night on Saturday night.

Jordan brothers dominate awards at Renegades

Central Midfielder Jake Jordan claimed the Players’ Player of the season award when third division runners up Three Horseshoe Renegades held their end of season celebrations recently.

Charity benefits from White Horse presentation night

Fourth division White Horse FC who joined the league in 2000 held their first ever awards at the Voodoo Lounge, Players Bar, Westbury last Friday night.

Hurkett shocked by double success at Three Crowns

It may have taken Chippenham based Three Crowns United a lit bit longer than they would have liked before finally clinching the Division three title back towards the end of the season but on Saturday night they were presented with their winners trophy and memento’s at their presentation evening.

Corsham Centre win Bromham sixes

Having had great success in the League’s own Ken Clarke Memorial 6-a-side tournament over the past six years Corsham Centre who have lifted the trophy five times in that time entered a team into the Bromham 6-a-side competition last weekend with team was being managed by Jose Martin.

Keeper Christie tops charts at Malford

Grant Christie who only took over the goal keepers role at second division Christian Malford when regular number one Tom Collings stopped turning up was rewarded for his efforts at the weekend when he was chosen by Malford’s management duo of Ben Head and Matthew Thompson as their Player of the season.

Biddestone pick up fair play cash award

First division, Biddestone Arms who have recently withdrawn from the first division were recognised for their fair play efforts on Friday night at the Wiltshire County FA annual meeting where they picked up a cheque for £300 after they finished in second spot in their respective fair play category.

Hiscox wins Audley player of the season gong

Chippenham based Audley FC recently held their end of season celebrations and for Steve Mallard’s second division outfit who finished in a respectable fifth place it proved a fitting end to what was one of their best ever campaigns that saw them score 118 goals but sadly at the other end of the field they conceded 96.

Gower is players' choice at Corsham Centre B

Rhys Gower claimed the Players’ Player of the season award when fourth division runners up Corsham Centre B held their end of season celebrations on Saturday night.

Double joy for Hale at Potterne

Having just brought the curtain down on what was a successful first season in the Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier division, Potterne held the their presentation evening at the weekend with 21-year-old defender Matthew Hale picking up two awards as he was recognised by both his fellow players and Potterne’s management duo of Peter Huntley and Lee Sanders.

AFC Bell to play charity match on Sunday

AFC Bell will take on Devizes Old Boys in a charity match at Nursteed Road in Devizes on Sunday.

Bendall is players' choice at Chippenham United

Daniel Bendal who only joined fourth division Chippenham United RAOB in November was recognised by his peers for his contribution to their efforts in what has been a hard season for Steve Shipway's side, Bendall picked up the Players' Player of the season award of which he was a worthy recipient ahead of Matt Page and Gavin Freegard.

Champions Corsham Centre end with a win

PREMIER DIVISON: Corsham Centre A collected the Robson Taylor, Chippenham League, Premier Division winners trophy for the fourth successive season following their 8-1 success over The Ship FC at a very damp Meriton Avenue on Sunday.

Westbury end with a revenge victory

DIVISION THREE: Westbury Rangers B may have switched their final match of the season against Lavington (Sunday) from Meadow Lane to Northbrook, and unlike the first meeting of the sides when Westbury were beaten 5-4 by Oliver Hickton’s men, it was Dave Griffin’s side who claimed a 5-2 victory as they avenged their earlier defeat.

Corsham Centre can relax for final games

PREMIER DIVISON: Corsham Centre A will go into their final match of the season against The Ship FC already crowned Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier division, champions for the 2008/09 campaign after their win over Westbury Rangers A in their Thursday night encounter.

Corsham Centre A crowned champions

PREMIER DIVISION: Corsham Centre A were crowned Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League, Premier division champions for a fourth successive season last night following their 4-1 victory over Westbury Rangers A that also saw them complete a league and knockout cup double for the second time in four years.

Westbury Rangers' match switched

DIVISION THREE: With Westbury Rangers B unable to use their pitch at Meadow Lane their final match of the season against Lavington (Sunday) has been switched to Northbrook. Whatever the outcome of the game Westbury will finish in seventh spot while their opponents already know that they will be playing fourth division football next season after their recent defeat against Steeple Ashton Rangers saw them lose their battle to beat the drop which must come really hard for Oliver Hickton’s side as they topped the division earlier in the season.

Fringe players claim classy victory

DIVISION ONE: Cooper Avon went into their match against Rowde at the Conigre last night as Division one champions so manager Gary Newman opted to play his players out of position and he also gave a number of his fringe players the chance to shine and he wasn’t disappointed as his team played some great football on their way to a 5-3 victory over a Rowde side who it has to be said had they taken their chances may well have got a point from the game.

Pheasant celebrate title with big win

DIVISION TWO: Chippenham based Pheasant FC were presented with their Second division winners trophy prior to their game with AFC Melksham at Yatton Keynell and for a second time in a fortnight they hit the goal trail as they claimed a 14-2 victory over a Melksham side who they had beaten 9-0 success at start of May, Pheasant’s last five matches of the season saw them score an incredible 57 goals while only conceding three.

Centre need only a point for the title

PREMIER DIVISION: If Corsham Centre A can avoid defeat at home to Westbury Rangers A this evening then Martin Bradfield’s side will be crowned Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League, Premier division champions for a fourth season on the bounce.

Biddestone bow out with a defeat

DIVISON ONE: Biddestone Arms played their final ever match in the Chippenham League last night and sadly for all those involved with Biddestone who are withdrawing from the league at the end of the current campaign it ended in a 4-1 home defeat to North Bradley whose win saw them complete a league double over their hosts as they followed up their 1-0 success from earlier in the season.

Cooper Avon in party mood

DIVISION ONE: Cooper Avon go into their match against Rowde at the Conigre tonight as Division one champions and they will definitely be in a partying mood and out to get one over their rivals who they were meant to play last Thursday but due to a shortage of players Rowde were forced to cancel that game.

Champions Pheasant playing for local pride

DIVISION TWO: Pheasant FC may have already won the Second division title but that won’t stop them from wanting to beat fierce rivals AFC Melksham for a second time in a fortnight and they will be giving it their all to follow up their 9-0 success from the start of May.

Corsham Centre A named team of the week

The Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News sponsored Team of the Week award for May 10, 2009 has been awarded to Premier Division side Corsham Centre A.

Centre move ever-closer to the title

PREMIER DIVISION: Corsham Centre A moved a step closer to winning the Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier division for a fourth successive season after they defeated near neighbours Box Rovers 4-1 at Meriton Avenue.

Biddestone Arms ready for action tonight

DIVISION ONE: Biddestone Arms were due to host North Bradley at the weekend, but due to a number of Bradley’s players being unavailable for various reasons the match was switched to this evening. When the teams met earlier in the season it took a Kieren Baggs goal to separate the sides as his strike earned Bradley a 1-0 win, the return match at Cuttle Lane should result in a more convincing victory for one of the teams but whether it is the hosts Biddestone or Bradley who takes the spoils waits to be seen.

Corsham Centre win top-of-the-table clash

PREMIER DIVISON: Corsham Centre A and Biddestone Social went into their top of the table battle at Meriton Avenue neck and neck with only one goal separating the sides but come the final whistle of a thoroughly entertaining contest that was a credit to both teams and the league it was three time defending Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier division, champions Corsham Centre who emerged 5-2 victors that put them on course to complete a league and knockout cup double. Simon Gray gave the Centre the lead on seven minutes but a battling Biddestone side were on level term on 32 minutes when Dan Lardner scored from the penalty spot after Jamie Lyons had been brought down.

Cooper Avon claim fourth successive promotion

DIVISION ONE: Having missed out on the chance to clinch the First Division championship on Thursday night when scheduled opponents Rowde called off against them, Gary Newman manager of Cooper Avon was a happy man on Sunday after his team came from behind on three occasions to defeat AFC Calne 4-3 in a nail biting contest at the Conigre that saw the visitors almost spoil the home teams celebrations before the Tyre men hit back to claim their fourth successive promotion under the guidance of Newman.

Pheasant FC crowned champions

DIVISION TWO: Two wins in four days for Chippenham based Pheasant FC saw them crowned champions of Division Two, Oli Selman’s side followed up their 10-0 midweek victory over The Crown Devizes with a 16-1 victory over basement side Affordable Mortgages Villa who played the whole game with nine players and at one stage in the morning had been on the verge of calling off, but manager Tim Beecham not for the first time this season somehow managed to get enough players together at the eleventh hour for what was their final game in the league.

Three Horseshoes Renegades go up

DIVISION THREE: Three Horseshoes Renegades will join Three Crowns United in division two next season after Lance Davis side beat The Crown FC 9-4 to claim the runners-up spot in Division three ahead of Bromham (Sunday) who they had beaten 5-2 earlier in the week.

North Star B claim their trophy

DIVISION FOUR: North Star B were presented with the Division four winners trophy by League Secretary Frank Harvey prior to their final match of the season against Kings Arms who played the game with 10 players and slumped to a 11-0 loss. Having secured the winners crown the previous week, North Star were in a partying mood and raced to a 5-0 half time lead in the sunshine at Priestley Grove, Calne thanks to two goals apiece from Steve Allison and Mark Dolman and Mark Sharratt’s single.

Corsham Centre take share of top spot

PREMIER DIVISION: Corsham Centre A moved level on points with Biddestone Social at the top of the Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League, Premier division on Thursday night thanks to their 9-1 success over Holt that mirrored Biddy’s 9-1 win away at Maud Heath Sports 48 hours earlier.

Cooper Avon poised to seal title on Sunday

DIVISION ONE: Gary Newman should be a happy man come Sunday as his Cooper Avon side should have clinched the first division championship with a midweek victory over Rowde but if the tyremen didn’t manage to get at least a point from Kevin Whitbread’s side on Thursday night then they should do so from their game at The Conigre where AFC Calne are the visitors.

Cooper Avon left disappointed

DIVISION ONE: Cooper Avon were left very disappointed by Rowde’s decision to postponed their Thursday night game at the Conigre due to a shortage of players as it meant their hopes of celebrating clinching the Division one title were put on ice for a few more days at least.

Pheasant bid to hang on to top spot

DIVISION TWO: Come Sunday afternoon the top two positions in Division Two should have been finalized, Pheasant FC are likely to go into their game against relegated Affordable Mortgages Villa in pole position after what should have been a midweek win over The Crown Devizes and should that be the case victory over Villa will give Oli Selman’s side the league title.

Pheasant fly to the summit

DIVISION TWO: Pheasant FC flew to the top of the Second division last night after their 10-0 demolition of The Crown Devizes and are now in pole position to take the title which will be deserved after missing out on Knockout Cup glory back in April.

Renegades looking to clinch promotion

DIVISION THREE: With Chippenham based The Three Crowns United guaranteed one of the top two places in Division Three, Bradford based Three Horseshoes Renegades will join them in division two next season if they avoid defeat at home to The Crown FC in what will be a massive game for Lance Davis side who have come from nowhere to be in wit ha chance of claiming a top two finish.

Three Crowns scoop the title

DIVISION THREE: After weeks of will they or won’t they Chippenham based Three Crowns United finally clinched the number one spot in Division three following their 2-0 victory away at Westbury Rangers B but Tony Beasley’s side had to work very hard for the win and with it the joy of taking the title that just a few weeks ago looked to be a formality until their season sensationally stuttered to a conclusion.

Pressure is off for North Star

DIVISION FOUR: North Star B who were confirmed as Division four champions last weekend following their 7-2 success over Westbridge Re-United which was coupled with Corsham Centre B’s loss against British Lion will go into their final match of the season against Kings Arms which had been moved to the Star’s base at Priestley Grove, Calne in a relaxed mood now that the pressure is off of them and that’s not a good sign for their guests who have already been beaten 4-1 by the Star this term.

Corsham Centre A ready to keep the pressure on

PREMIER DIVISION: Corsham Centre A have the opportunity to move level on points with Biddestone Social at the top of the Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League, Premier division this evening when they host Holt at their Meriton Avenue base ahead of their game with Dan Lardner and Danny Jones Biddestone outfit on Sunday.

Cooper Avon poised to clinch title

DIVISION ONE: Cooper Avon will be crowned Division one champions if they can avoid defeat against Rowde FC at the Conigre, Melksham this evening.

Pheasant eyeing top spot

DIVISION TWO: Pheasant FC will move to the top of the Second division table tonight if they can beat The Crown Devizes at Sands Lane, Rowde which after their 9-0 demolition of AFC Melksham last weekend would seem a certainty but Mark Roberts Crown side could give the Pheasant a few nervy moments as the teams drew one each when they met back in February.

Three Crowns United want icing on the cake

DIVISION THREE: Chippenham based Three Crowns United know exactly what they have to do tonight when they visit Westbury Rangers B if they want to finish as Division three champions, Tony Beasley’s side watched on as Three Horseshoes Renegades defeated Bromham (Sunday) 5-2 on Tuesday night and know that a point will be good enough from their game at Meadow Lane to give them the title.

British Lion named team of the week

The Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News sponsored Team of the Week award for May 3, 2009 has been awarded to Fourth Division side British Lion.

Biddestone Social go two points clear

PREMIER DIVISION: An awesome second half display of their firepower and clinical finishing in front of goal saw Biddestone Social open up a two point lead over Corsham Centre A at the summit of the Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier division last night as they hammered a Maud Heath Sports side who were expected to give them a much closer game 9-1 Maud Heath who only lost the reverse fixture 2-1 took the lead when Darren Holcombe put them ahead on 14 minutes but they found themselves 2-1 down at the break to goals from Glenn Armstrong who was making a rare appearance but scored to level on 24 minutes when he knocked home after a neat head across goal from Jamie Lyons, Lyons himself then gave Biddy the lead in the 29th minutes wit ha delightful lob from 16 yards.

Three Crowns United promoted

DIVISION THREE: After a nervy few weeks that had seen long time third division leaders Three Crowns United almost blow their chances of promotion, Tony Beasley’s Chippenham based have at last booked their place in division two without kicking a ball.

Biddestone face must-win clash

PREMIER DIVISION: There maybe just one game in the Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier division tonight but it will be a massive game for leaders Biddestone Social who are away at Maud Heath Sports and must win the game if they are to have any chance of going into Sunday’s massive game against three time defending champions Corsham Centre with a slender lead at the top of the table.

In-form teams ready to lock horns

DIVISION THREE: Leaders Three Crowns United might not be in action tonight but they are certain to return to Bradford-on-Avon to the scene of their 4-1 defeat at the weekend to Three Horseshoes Renegades as Lance Davis third placed Renegades side host second placed Bromham (Sunday) in what should be a gladiatorial battle between two in-form sides.

Biddestone go top on goal difference

PREMIER DIVISON: Biddestone Social and Corsham Centre A are locked together at the top of the Robson Taylor, Chippenham League, Premier division on 35 points apiece but the Social were given a massive boost to their chances of denying the Centre a fourth successive top flight title as they defeated the Ship FC 18-1 to claim a one goal better goal difference that their fierce rivals who they meet this coming Sunday.

Foresters Arms dent Combe's promotion bid

DIVISION ONE: Foresters Arms kept their slim hopes of denying either White Hart Combe or Cooper Avon a place in the Premier division for next season after they defeated Division One leaders Combe 2-1 at Awdry Avenue at the weekend to complete a league double over Trevor Rawlings side who they beat 4-1 earlier in the season. Combe took the lead on 20 minutes through James Stone but Foresters put in a great all round team performance as they battled hard to get back in the game and got the breakthrough in the second half when Leigh Rowles-Hitchcock squared things up.

Pheasant close in at the top

DIVISION TWO: Leaders FC Bradford may have had their lead at the top of the Division two table cut to one point by Pheasant FC following their victory over AFC Melksham but Pete Collier’s side will have done their math’s and will be aware that if they beat The Crown Devizes in their final game of the season then they will be guaranteed a top two finish, something that was very unlikely a few weeks ago.

Three Crowns United slip up again

DIVISION THREE: The Three Crowns United may still be favourites to finish top of Division three, but having led the table by a county mile a month ago they have been pegged back by both Bromham (Sunday) and Three Horseshoes Renegades in recent weeks and may lose out on the number one spot if they fail to get anything from their game with Westbury Rangers B on Thursday night.

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