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February 22, 2012 Ware Swop Loanees
Ware have announced the return of former fans’ favourite Murat Karagul to replace fellow Wingate & Finchley loanee Lewis Jones. Jones’ 28-day loan from Wingate expires this week, and Tuesday …
February 22, 2012 Ryman Tuesday Round-Up
There was no change at the top of after Tuesday evening’s fixtures, the leading pair Leiston and Enfield Town, both won. Leiston remain two points ahead thanks to a third-minute …
February 22, 2012 Remember When?
As many of you are aware the pitch at King’s Marsh need a great deal of attention to keep it in good condition and that is due to head groundsman …
February 22, 2012 AFC Under 19′s At MEL Today
Today in the Football Conference Youth Alliance South Premier Division, Sudbury Under 19′s take on Dartford Whites Under 19′s and it will be played at King’s Marsh, The MEL Group Stadium …
February 21, 2012 AFC Sudbury 2012 Live&Kicking Music Festival Acts Announced
The line up for the 2012 AFC Sudbury Live&Kicking Music Festival on Monday 4th June has been announced and what a great line up it is. Local musicians and tribute …
February 21, 2012 Three In For Maldon – One Out
Ryan O’Rawe, Alberto Pinto and Reece Morgan have all joined Ryman League Division One North club Maldon & Tiptree. O’Rawe, 21, joins from league rivals Brentwood Town where he impressed …
February 20, 2012 Charity Band Night – Friday 20th April 2012
On Friday 20th April the King’s Marsh Suite at AFC Sudbury will open it’s doors for a Charity Band Night. Two local bands will perform, “The Story Boys”, no strangers …
February 20, 2012 AFC Under 19′s Game Is On At The MEL
The scheduled game on Wednesday 22nd February in the Football Conference Youth Alliance South Premier Division between AFC Sudbury Under 19′s and Dartford Whites Under 19′s WILL take place at King’s …
February 19, 2012 Ingram Goes
AFC Sudbury manager Chris Tracey explained the omission from the first team squad at Chatham Town of midfielder Luke Ingram. The player was signed from Bury Town (not loaned) on a gentleman’s agreement …
February 19, 2012 Ryman North Round-Up
It is turning into a two-horse race for the Ryman North title after Leiston’s 4-0 victory at Great Wakering kept them two points ahead of Enfield Town, who are now …
February 18, 2012 Kent Trip For AFC
AFC Sudbury play their first game since the 28th January when they travel to Kent to take on Chatham Town. The Chats are in fourteenth place with AFC in eighth …
February 18, 2012 Leiston Defender To Stay Longer
Leiston Football Club are delighted to report that defender Joe Jefford has extended his current contract with Leiston FC until May 2014. Jefford arrived at Victory Road in the summer of 2011 from Norwich United and was our first signing of the season. His …
February 18, 2012 Chats Optimistic
Chatham Town are optimistic they will be back in action this weekend, after three weeks without a game. The Chats are due to host AFC Sudbury in Ryman Division 1 …
February 17, 2012 New Front Man At Leiston
Leiston FC has today completed the signing of a new striker. Colchester United professional Craig Arnotthas joined the Blues initially on a 28 day loan although it is envisaged the deal will run until the end of the current campaign. …
February 17, 2012 Good Week For Forest
Wale Ojelabi, manager of Waltham Forest, has had a very good week. On Monday, Ojelabi became a father for the second time with mother and baby doing well and later …
February 17, 2012 Another Birthday Boy
On this day in 1980 ex-AFC Sudbury midfielder Gareth Simpson was born, so a happy thirty-second birthday to him. On 4th January 2008, this midfield player was signed for AFC …
February 17, 2012 Manby On Challenge Ahead- SFP
Ian Manby hopes AFC Sudbury can be the club where new signing Danny Charge finally fulfils his potential. The Yellows’ assistant is looking forward to seeing the former Conference striker …
February 17, 2012 Leiston Revise Promotion Ambitions
Leaders Leiston have revised their ambitions following promotion to Ryman League Division One North. The Suffolk side, who are two points clear at the top, two-thirds of the way through …
February 16, 2012 Coach Reminder For Chatham
A reminder that there will be a coach going to the Chatham Town game this Saturday 18th February. It will leave King’s Marsh at 11.15am picking up at Wyevale Braintree, …
February 16, 2012 Leiston Lose Top Striker
Lowestoft Town have secured the signature of Leiston striker Nathan Stone. Local lad Nathan has agreed a 2 1/2 year contract with the Trawlerboys.A deal was finalised with Leiston Football …
February 16, 2012 No Pressure On Swifts
Heybridge Swifts’ players have been told that the success of their season depends on the outcome of their next three or four games in the Ryman League Division One North. …
February 15, 2012 Enfield Town Manager Happy
Enfield Town manager Steve Newing believes that his side were given the perfect workout by Canvey Island when the two teams met in a hastily arranged friendly on Saturday. With …
February 15, 2012 Under 19′s To Play At The MEL
AFC Sudbury’s Under 19 side from Colne College Brightlingsea will play their next home game at The MEL Group Stadium, it is next Wednesday 22nd February when they take on …
February 15, 2012 Reserves Game Is OFF
The Reserves Chell Trophy Semi-Final fixture away to Heybridge Swifts scheduled for tonight has been postponed due the Scraley Road pitch being waterlogged. The game will now be played next …
February 14, 2012 Reserves Await Pitch Inspection
There will be a 10.00am pitch inspection on Wednesday morning at Scraley Road to decide whether the Chell Trophy Semi-Final between Heybridge Swifts Reserves and AFC Sudbury Reserves can go …
February 14, 2012 Cheshunt On Club Upgrade
Work has started in earnest on the refurbishment of the clubhouse at Ryman League Division One North club Cheshunt. The clubhouse at Theobalds Lane is undergoing major refurbishment and will …
February 14, 2012 Old Boys Older
Two of AFC Sudbury’s old boys are celebrating their birthdays today. Stuart Boardley currently at Leiston has reached the age of 27. Born in Ipswich on 14th February 1985, he joined Ipswich Town as …
February 13, 2012 Manager Also A Birthday Boy
Today sees AFC Sudbury manager Chris Tracey another year older and so it’s congratulations to “Lurch’ on his 42nd birthday.
February 13, 2012 Two More Are A Year Older
Two more AFC Sudbury birthday boys, yesterday Tom Devaux who is currently on loan with Stanway Rovers celebrated his 23rd birthday. Today is the 23rd birthday of central defender Nathan …
February 12, 2012 Hall For Grays
Grays Athletic have secured the signing of Jake Hall. The former Dagenham & Redbridge youth and reserve player made one appearance for the Blues in December 2009 in a 1-0 …
February 12, 2012 AFC Sign New Striker
AFC Sudbury manager has once again used his various connections to sign a player. This time it is 22 year-old striker Danny Charge. The Essex based man has been out …
February 11, 2012 AFC Have Training Session
AFC Sudbury manager Chris Tracey was determined that his squad would do some training after the away fixture against Waltham Abbey was called off due to a frozen pitch. Tracey …
February 11, 2012 Another AFC Birthday Boy
Adam Dalby is 22 today, so Many Happy Returns. A 22 year-old defender (10/02/90) he started his football career in the Histon youth team where at the end of the …
February 11, 2012 Ladies Game OFF
AFC Sudbury Ladies home game against Leverstock Green scheduled for tomorrow Sunday 12th February has been postponed due to a frozen pitch at Delphi. Their next fixture will be Sunday …
February 11, 2012 New Arrival In Sloots Household
All at AFC Sudbury would like to congratulate defender Ashley Sloots and his partner Hayley on the recent arrival of their baby son Rhys William David Sloots weighing in at …
February 11, 2012 New Date For Abbey Game
As always AFC Sudbury Secretary David Webb was quick off the mark to make a new date for the away fixture against Waltham Abbey. He has agreed that the game …
February 11, 2012 Enfield Boss On New Signing
Manager Steve Newing is optimistic that new signing Tyler Campbell can play a significant role in helping Enfield Town to sustain their challenge for the Ryman League Division One North …
February 10, 2012 Save the date: Vice – Presidents Lunch – Saturday 28th April, vs Heybridge Swifts.
The final Vice – Presidents Lunch of the 2011/12 season will take place on Saturday 28th April, when AFC Sudbury will play at home to Heybridge Swifts. Further details to …
February 10, 2012 All AFC Games Off This Saturday
AFC ‘s away fixture against Waltham Abbey has been postponed. All Ridgeons League games this weekend have been called off thus no game for AFC’s reserve side. The A Team …
February 10, 2012 Tracey Speaks To SFP And On Player Sacking
AFC Sudbury manager Chris Tracey has said he is waiting for a face-to-face meeting with an AWOL player to sack him from the first team, writes Russell Claydon. The player, a …
February 10, 2012 Swifts Looking Inwards
Heybridge Swifts will turn to their burgeoning reserve team once again to fill the gap in the strike force left by Chris Bryan’s departure. Bryan joined Chelmsford City last week …
February 10, 2012 Forest Will Play This Weekend
Despite having their proposed game against Potters Bar Town called off because their pitch is covered in snow, Ryman League Division One North side Waltham Forest are still in action …
February 9, 2012 Birthday Boy – A Day Late!!!
Should have wished AFC’s central defender Steve Adams a happy 22nd birthday yesterday, so belated congratulations. A young central defender, (b 8/02/90) he joined the club from Long Melford in …
February 9, 2012 Maldon Happy With Position
Maldon & Tiptree players are enjoying their football again and although the Ryman League Division One North play-off places are realistically out of the question they want to end the …
February 9, 2012 Brentwood Hope To Sign To Forwards
Brentwood Town should have two new strikers in their side when they host local rivals Romford in the Ryman League Division One North this Saturday. Manager Steve Witherspoon hopes to …
February 9, 2012 Tilbury Lose Cook
Following recent discussions Tilbury’s Harry Cook has decided to join Ryman Premier side East Thurrock United. After hearing the news Tilbury`s manager Paul Vaughan said: “I would like to thank …
February 8, 2012 One For Enfield
Ryman League Division One North side Enfield Town have signed winger Tyler Campbell from league rivals Brentwood Town. Campbell started this season in the Ryman League Premier Division with Concord …
February 8, 2012 Volunteers Wanted For International Football At AFC
Sudbury Town Council are holding an “Olympic Celebration Weekend” on 23rd – 24th June 2012. Sports teams from our three twin towns in France, Germany and Denmark are being invited …
February 8, 2012 Boxercise For First Team Squad
AFC Sudbury’s first team squad were training last night as it was a Tuesday, however they were training with a difference when they were introduced to Boxercise. If you want to see …
February 8, 2012 AFC To Host Premier Cup Semi-Final
AFC Sudbury’ s MEL Group Stadium has been chosen to host one of the Suffolk Football Association’s Semi-Finals of the LB Suffolk Premier Cup. On Tuesday 6th March 2012 King’s …
February 7, 2012 Snow Business At MEL Stadium
Here is just one of the photographs taken today Tuesday 7th February 2012 of the King’s Marsh pitch and The MEL Group Stadium. As you can see there is a …
February 7, 2012 Urgent – Snow Sweepers Required!
If anyone can help to clear paths at the Club house for hires this evening, Wednesday and Thursday please come down with your broom and shovel as soon as possible!
February 7, 2012 New Season Start Date
A little something to brighten up a winters’ day. The Ryman League have announced that the start of the 2012/13 season will start on Saturday 18th August 2012. So make a note …
February 6, 2012 Festivals join for Jubilee weekend music extravaganza
Two popular Suffolk music festivals have announced exciting plans to join forces to stage a two-day extravaganza featuring a host of top acts. Growing annual music events LeeStock and Live …
February 6, 2012 Two More For Forest
Waltham Forest manager Olawale Ojelabi has moved to strengthen his squad again with the addition of two new signings. Midfielder Tony Jacobs has become the fourth academy player from League …
February 5, 2012 Is Luke Unique?
AFC Sudbury’s Luke Ingram may have a unique claim to fame writes the EADT’s Nick Garnham. The talented 19-year-old, who lives in Ipswich, recently played for three different Suffolk clubs …
February 5, 2012 New Date For Ware
AFC Sudbury Secretary David Webb, was still a busy man despite Saturday’s game being called off. He was able to confirm that the home fixture against Ware at the MEL …
February 5, 2012 Three For Harlow Town
Harlow Town have announced the signing of last season’s Supporters’ Player of the Year, Dave Cowley. The 24-year-old midfielder returns to the club following his release from Grays Athletic. Harlow …
February 5, 2012 Ryman January Awards
Wealdstone have been further rewarded for their 2-1 FA Trophy victory over Barrow as they prepare for their trip to Dartford in the next round, when the Ryman Premier club …
February 4, 2012 Two In At Grays
Grays Athletic have announced the signing of two players, James Bunn and Nathan Gordon. Bunn started his career as a youth team player at Tottenham Hotspur before an ankle injury …
February 4, 2012 Ware Game OFF
A 10.00am pitch on the King’s Marsh pitch at the MEL Group Stadium found that it was frozen and thus not fit for the game against Ware, so match OFF. …
February 4, 2012 News Of Live And Kicking Date
Festivals join for Jubilee weekend music extravaganza Two popular Suffolk music festivals have announced exciting plans to join forces to stage a two-day extravaganza featuring a host of top acts. …
February 3, 2012 Ex-AFC Goalie Attracts Attention
Brantham Athletic goalkeeper Ryan Bedingfield is on the radar of both Ipswich Town and Colchester United after a string of impressive performances this season. The displays of the 22-year-old last …
February 3, 2012 MEL Group Pitch Inspection Planned
The frosty weather means that the King’s Marsh pitch at the MEL Group Stadium is suffering like all others in the area. The scheduled Ryman Division One North game tomorrow against Ware …
February 3, 2012 Tracey Not Happy – SFP
AFC Sudbury manager Chris Tracey has revealed he is ready to wield the axe after being shown a total lack of respect following an embarrassing defeat to strugglers Waltham Forest. …
February 3, 2012 Marketmen Back On Track
Needham Market Director of Football Andy Gould believes the Marketmen have put themselves back in a prime position to launch an attack on promotion from Ryman League Division One North. …
February 3, 2012 News On Lorimer And Swain
AFC Sudbury’s connections with Ridgeons Division One side Whitton United, will continue after both forward David Lorimer’s and defender Daniel Swain’s loan periods with them expired. Managers Chris Tracey and …
February 2, 2012 Soul @ The Stadium – Saturday 4th February 2012
AFC Sudbury in collaboration with Mick T, presents “Soul @ The Stadium”, on Saturday 4th February in the King’s Marsh Suite. Tickets £10. Featuring Mick T, Lee Hookway and guests. …
February 2, 2012 Brentwood Manager Shocked By Heavy Defeat
Brentwood Town manager Steve Witherspoon was left flabbergasted after his side’s shock 4-0 defeat at Ryman League Division One North play-off rivals Heybridge Swifts on Saturday. “We created so many …
February 2, 2012 Swifts Lose Striker To Chelmsford
Heybridge Swifts’ striker Chris Bryan looks set to join Blue Square Bet South side Chelmsford City and he goes with the blessing of both club manager Mark Hawkes and coach …
February 1, 2012 Swifts Net Canvey Man
Experienced midfielder Kevin Dobinson has been snapped up by Heybridge Swifts after being released by Ryman Premier League side Canvey Island. Dobinson and defender Andrew West were both released by …
February 1, 2012 Soham Boss Looks For Signings
Andy Furnell, manager of Soham Town Rangers, is stepping up his attempts to make new signings after being deeply disappointed with Soham’s display at Thamesmead. The Greens failed to come …
January 31, 2012 Get Fit And Shape Up For 2012 At AFC!
AFC Sudbury has an exciting range of fun exercise classes taking place throughout the week that everyone can join in: Tuesday evenings Pilates in the Grassroots Classroom (this is normally …
January 31, 2012 Ex-AFC Mans Birthday
Today is the birthday of ex-AFC Sudbury player Robbie Devereux and the club wishes him a very Happy Birthday. Robbie Devereux A very skilful right-sided midfield player, (b 31/01/71) he started …
January 31, 2012 Leading Ryman North Goalscorers
Sam Newson Needham Market 21 Liam Hope Enfield Town 15 James Baker AFC Sudbury 13 Steve Cawley Waltham Abbey 12 Jeff Hammond Harlow Town 12 (Includes 9 league goals …
January 30, 2012 Tracey After Forest
AFC Sudbury manager Chris Tracey was rightly not pleased with the result of their home game against Waltham Forest, a 2-1 defeat. The home side dominated for the majority of …
January 30, 2012 Ware Get In Loanee
Ware have announced the arrival of striker Lewis Jones on loan from Ryman League Premier Division side Wingate & Finchley. The highly-rated front man played a key role in Wingate’s …
January 30, 2012 Ryman Round-Up From Saturday
Rhys Henry (ex-AFC Sudbury), who left Harlow Town for Leiston in October, did much of the damage as the Ryman League Division One North leaders visited his old club on …
January 29, 2012 Two Leave Grays
Grays Athletic have announced the departure of two of their players Leon McKenzie joined the club in November, originally on dual-registration from Conference South outfit Bromley. He was in his …
January 28, 2012 Improving Forest At The MEL
AFC Sudbury manager Chris Tracey will be hoping to celebrate his newly agreed contract extension with a home victory over the fast improving Waltham Forest. Tracey will be able to …
January 28, 2012 Chatham Manager Happy At Home
Chatham Town boss Kevin Watson says his side’s home form is keeping their Ryman League Division One North season alive. The Chats face Potters Bar Town on Saturday looking to …
January 27, 2012 Suffolk Derby In League Cup
The draw for the semi-finals of theRyman League Cup( Alan Boon Cup) has produced an intriguing Suffolk derby as Bury Town take on Lowestoft. The other tie gives East Thurrock …
January 27, 2012 Ridgeons To End League Sponsorship
The Eastern Counties League, already thrown into turmoil by the possibility of being split under reorganisation at Step 5 level, has suffered another body blow. The Ridgeons Group, who have …
January 27, 2012 Maldon Boss On Progress Made
Maldon and Tiptree manager Mike Flanagan is confident that his side is on the right road despite some tricky games since the start of the year. Flanagan said “We’re improving …
January 27, 2012 Forest Manager On Their Improved Form
A midweek trip to neighbours Grays Athletic should not have posed too many problems for Ryman League Division One North side Waltham Forest, other than the fact they are sitting …
January 27, 2012 AFC Chairman Announces Manager’s Contract Extension
Phillip Turner, Chairman of AFC Sudbury was pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of the club had unanimously agreed that their present manager Chris Tracey had earned the …
January 26, 2012 Potters Lose Their Skipper
Skipper Tom Pett played his last game for Potters Bar Town ahead of his move to Ryman Premier side Wealdstone. Pett joined Bar – his home-town club – at the …
January 26, 2012 Ex-AFC Loanee Nets His 150th Goal For Linnets
King’s Lynn Town manager Gary Setchell (ex-AFC Sudbury) paid tribute to talismanic striker Jack Defty (ex-AFC Sudbury loanee) , as the big number nine scored his 150th goal for King’s …
January 26, 2012 Swifts Still Thinking Of Play-Offs
It’s the clash of the promotion play-off hopefuls at Scraley Road on Saturday when Ryman League Division One North side Heybridge Swifts take on Brentwood Town. Swifts are currently lying …
January 26, 2012 Forest Get Draw At Grays
Grays Athletic continued to find form elusive as they were held to a 0-0 home Ryman League Division One North draw by Waltham Forest on Wednesday night. It was a …
January 26, 2012 Brentwood Better Away From Home
Steve Witherspoon, manager of Ryman League Division One North side Brentwood Town, has revealed he doesn’t mind going on the road for the club’s next two matches. This Saturday Town …
January 25, 2012 Enfield Boss Happy With Nine Man Point
If Enfield Town go on to claim the Ryman League Division One North title this season then they will surely look back on the point they secured from a 0-0 …
January 24, 2012 All Time Appearances And Goal Scorers Since The Club Began
ALL TIME APPEARANCES Below are the details of the players who have played in competitive first team games and left the club since the club was formed in June 1999 so of …
January 24, 2012 The Men Of AFC Sudbury Since The Club Began – Part Two L To Z
The Men Of AFC Sudbury Since The Club Began CONTINUED FROM PART ONE Part Two L To Z Stuart Lillie ‘Lasher’, a lanky player he had previously been with Sudbury …
January 24, 2012 Defender Goes Out On Loan
AFC Sudbury central defender Tom Devaux has today started a 56 day loan spell with Ridgeons Premier League side Stanway Rovers. Devaux who was named as a substitute in the …
January 24, 2012 The Men Of Sudbury Since The Club Began Part One A to K
MEN OF AFC SUDBURY Since AFC Sudbury was formed on 1st June 1999 the men below have been connected with either the management, playing, or involved with the first team in …
January 23, 2012 Howell Joins The Fifty Club
When AFC played at Cheshunt on Saturday it was the fiftieth appearance in a Sudbury shirt of Richard Howell. The popular midfield man has made those appearances in two spells …
January 22, 2012 AFC Manager Pleased With Away Win
It was a relieved AFC Sudbury manager Chris Tracey who said after his sides 4-1 defeat of Cheshunt, “It was a professional and disciplined performance today. We did not panic …
January 22, 2012 Ryman Round Up For Saturday
The Ryman North action started early on Saturday with a noon kick-off for the derby between Tilbury and Grays. It was the 158th meeting of the neighbours, including a dozen …
January 21, 2012 Cheshunt The Place To Start Again
Eighteenth placed Cheshunt is the venue for AFC Sudbury to get back on the trail of Ryman League North points in the quest for the end of season play-offs. Sudbury …
