News & EventsArchive
March 25, 2013 Clarke Comes Back On Loan
A popular figure is returning to The MEL Group Stadium in the shape of central defender Nathan Clarke. Clarke, who at the end of the 2011/12 season won both The …
March 24, 2013 Ryman Round Up From Saturday
It’s ten wins in a row now for Grays Athletic who came from behind to chalk up a 2-1 victory away at Soham Town Rangers and draw level with Maldon …
March 24, 2013 New Tilbury Date
The Ryman League Division One North game between AFC Sudbury and Tilbury that was postponed on Saturday will now be played at The MEL Group Stadium on Wednesday 3rd April with …
March 24, 2013 Soham Get Two In
Soham Town Rangers have added to their squad this week by signing two additional players – James Hall and James Chivers. James Hall arrives at the Lane from Thurlow Nunn …
March 24, 2013 Return To Romford For Seymour
Popular midfielder Abs Seymour has agreed to return to Ryman League Division One North club Romford until the end of the season. Seymour has been playing for league rivals Brentwood …
March 23, 2013 Morsley Takes Needham Reins Now
The following is a statement from David Bugg the Chairman of Needham Market Football Club Danny Laws has this afternoon informed me that he has been offered the Leiston managers …
March 23, 2013 Leiston Name New Manager
The following is a statement from Andy Crisp the Chairman of Leiston Football Club I am pleased to announce that we have today appointed Danny Laws as First Team Manager …
March 23, 2013 Maldon Add McLeod
Maldon & Tiptree have completed the signing of former Colchester United striker Kevin McLeod. The front man has a wealth of experience and has previously played for the likes of …
March 23, 2013 Dockers DO NOT Sail Into Town TODAY
THE GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE KING’S MARSH PITCH BEING DECLARED UNPLAYABLE Eighth placed Tilbury are the vistors to The MEL Group Stadium, the Essex club having picked up …
March 22, 2013 Shinn Tells EADT About Managers Position
Michael Shinn has thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant manager’s job at AFC Sudbury. The 28-year-old midfielder was assistant manager to Chris Tracey, who resigned his position …
March 22, 2013 Tracey Speaks On Departure To SFP
Chris Tracey said even after beating the runaway league leaders he knew he would not make it to the end of the season as AFC Sudbury manager. A new job …
March 22, 2013 Harlow Get Defender Back
Harlow Town have announced that Christian Wheeler has re-joined the Hawks from league rivals Waltham Abbey. The 33-year-old defender has spent this season at neighbours Waltham Abbey, having previously been …
March 22, 2013 Sam Will Be Back
There was more good news coming out of The MEL Group Stadium as AFC Sudbury announced that their Captain Sam Clarke had agreed and signed to stay at the club for …
March 21, 2013 Maldon Manager Wary Of Brentwood
Terry Spillane, manager of Maldon & Tiptree, is wary of the threat his side will face when they come up against Brentwood Town on Saturday. Town saw their lead at …
March 21, 2013 Ryman Wednesday Round Up
New signing Alex Read made an instant impact on his debut on Wednesday night for Ryman League Division One North play-off-chasers Aveley after his switch from Brentwood. Coming on as …
March 21, 2013 Witham Boss Still In Hunt
Witham Town will be looking to ramp up the pressure on their Ryman League Division One North play-off rivals this weekend. Their 7-2 hammering of Ilford last weekend kept Town …
March 21, 2013 Ex-AFC Man Goes To Royston
Craig Hammond has left Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division club Cambridge City and signed for Division One Central side Royston Town. The striker (ex-AFC Sudbury) who scored 23 goals in …
March 21, 2013 Shinn Signs For Another Season
AFC Sudbury are pleased to announce that their current first team coach, twenty-eight year Michael Shinn has signed a one year extension to his playing contract at the MEL Group …
March 20, 2013 Please Confirm your place by Monday 14th April: Vice – Presidents Luncheon – Saturday 20th April 2013
Dear All, Please confirm your attendance, pudding choices and let me have payment by Monday 14th April. Kind regards, Rachel Hobby ________________________________________________________________ Dear All, It gives me great pleasure to invite …
March 20, 2013 Ryman Tuesday Round Up
Two goals apiece by Junior Baker and Jeff Hammond saw Grays Athletic to a 4-2 home derby win over Tilbury on Tuesday night, lifting them to within three points of …
March 19, 2013 Tracey Speaks To EADT
Chris Tracey is already targeting a return to management in the future. Tracey, who resigned as manager of AFC Sudbury last week, said he is keen to have another crack …
March 19, 2013 Aveley Sign Brentwood Striker
Aveley have announced the signing of Brentwood Town striker Alex Read. The addition of Read to Aveley’s front line means that, with Jordan Cox, the Millers can now boast the …
March 19, 2013 Reserves At The MEL
There is midweek action when AFC Sudbury Reserves play at The MEL Group Stadium taking on their Essex rivals Saffron Walden Town Reserves in the Thurlow Nunn Reserve League First Division. Walden …
March 18, 2013 New Harlow Signing
Harlow Town have confirmed the signing of Gaz Dauti. The 29-year-old midfielder has been out of football since leaving Wingate & Finchley at the end of last season. His previous …
March 18, 2013 Martin Suspension Announced
There was news from AFC Sudbury Secretary David Webb as he convalesces at home following his recent knee operation about Robbie Martin’s punishment for his sending off in the recent home game against Ilford. …
March 17, 2013 Ryman Round Up For Saturday
For the first time this season, Grays Athletic are favourites for the Ryman League Division One North title after their 4-1 home win over Potters Bar Town on Saturday lifted …
March 16, 2013 New AFC Era Starts
AFC Sudbury go into the post Chris Tracey era with an away trip to third placed Thamesmead Town under the stewardship of Michael Shinn and Ian Brown. The Kent side …
March 15, 2013 Swifts Boss Happy With Postponements
Mark Hawkes, manager of Heybridge Swifts, has put a positive spin on his side’s enforced inactivity. The Scraley Road side have had their last two games postponed because of the …
March 15, 2013 Needham Hope To Sign Ilford Man
Danny Laws, manager of Needham Market, said he hopes to have wrapped up a new signing before the game at home to Aveley. Laws told the Bury Free Press that …
March 14, 2013 Maldon Manager Awaits News
Terry Spillane, manager of Maldon & Tiptree, is hoping for good news on the injury suffered by striker Chris Bryan in Tuesday night’s 3-2 win at Ware. The in-form front …
March 13, 2013 AFC Manager Resigns
AFC SUDBURY MANAGER CHRIS TRACEY RESIGNS The Board of Directors of AFC Sudbury have accepted the resignation of First Team manager Chris Tracey. AFC Sudbury have recorded their gratitude to …
March 13, 2013 Ryman Tuesday Round Up
The top three in Ryman League Division One North were all in action on Tuesday evening, and all of them won to steal a march on their pursuers. A James …
March 13, 2013 Game At The MEL TODAY Wednesday 13th
There is a game at The MEL Group Stadium this Wednesday 13th March It is the Essex County Under 19′s Cup Final between Colnes FC and Barking Abbey FC. The …
March 12, 2013 Forest Chairman Has Dream
New Waltham Forest chairman Turgut Esendagli has spoken to the press for the first time since his appointment, and has revealed his ambitious plans for the Ryman League Division One …
March 12, 2013 Two Keepers Leave Harlow
Harlow Town have confirmed that goalkeeper Bert Bossu has left Barrows Farm. Bossu has been a regular feature between the sticks for the Hawks over the last couple of seasons. …
March 11, 2013 Best Wishes To The Chairman
AFC Sudbury Chairman Philip Turner is tonight recovering in hospital as he had taken delivery of a new hip! The operation done earlier today (Monday) was successful and he was reported to be groggy …
March 10, 2013 Ryman Saturday Round-Up
Leaders Maldon and Tiptree continued their wobbly form by losing 2-0 at Waltham Forest, a result which led Robbie Savage to name them his non-league team of the day on …
March 9, 2013 Comic Relief Comes to AFC
AFC Sudbury would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Comic Relief collections and penalty competitions at the match with Ilford. 12 entrants each paying £5 took part in …
March 9, 2013 Defender Joins Grays
Scott Honeyball has joined Grays Athletic from fellow promotion challengers Maldon & Tiptree. Scott brings a wealth of experience to the club, with the likes of Leyton Orient, Boreham Wood …
March 9, 2013 Swifts Looking For Play Off Spot
Mark Hawkes, manager of Ryman League Division One North club Heybridge Swifts, believes his side could need another 20 points to nail down a play-off spot. The Scraley Road team …
March 9, 2013 Tomlinson Back At Swifts
Tough tackling and experienced midfielder Andy Tomlinson has re-joined Ryman League Division One North club Heybridge Swifts from Blue Square Bet South outfit AFC Hornchurch. Work commitments have meant Blue …
March 9, 2013 Ilford Back In Suffolk And At The MEL
AFC entertain Ilford at The MEL Group Stadium, looking to get back to winning ways after last weeks’ away defeat at Cheshunt. The Essex side are currently locked in a relegation battle …
March 6, 2013 Tuesday Ryman Round Up
Four of the top five Ryman League Division One North teams were in action on Tuesday night and all of them won to leave the situation largely unchanged. Maldon maintained …
March 4, 2013 Game At The MEL Wednesday
There is a game at The MEL Group Stadium this Wednesday evening 6th March when AFC Under 18′s Lions take on Lawford Juniors Under 18′s in an Open Cup tie. …
March 3, 2013 Saturday’s Ryman Round Up
The race is on for the Ryman North title after Grays Athletic cut Maldon and Tiptree’s lead to eight points and with three games in hand after their 3-1 win …
March 2, 2013 Well Done To Reserves
Congratulations to AFC Sudbury Reserves as they made it to the final of the Suffolk Senior Reserve Cup when they won their semi-final by a solitary Ryan Swallow headed goal, …
March 2, 2013 Big Day For Reserves
It’s a big day for AFC Sudbury Reserves today as they prepare for the Semi-Final of The Suffolk Senior Reserve Cup. The game is being played on a neutral venue …
March 2, 2013 AFC Go To Cheshunt
Can AFC make it seven games unbeaten when they travel to Cheshunt the team just below them in the Ryman North league table? AFC manager Chris Tracey was full of …
March 1, 2013 Brentwood Boss Says Time Running Out
Steve Witherspoon, manager of Brentwood Town, has warned his side that time is running out on their play-off bid after three straight defeats. The Blues were beaten 2-0 at Wroxham …
February 28, 2013 Ex-AFC Men On Wembley Trail
Hadleigh United duo Shane Wardley and Neil Calver both ex-AFC Sudbury players may both have scored in an FA Vase final, but neither have stepped out at Wembley. The experienced …
February 28, 2013 Spillane Feels No Pressure
Terry Spillane insists all the pressure is on the teams around Maldon & Tiptree despite slipping to defeat at AFC Sudbury on Tuesday night. The gap at the top of Ryman …
February 28, 2013 Tracey Speaks To SFP On Transfers
AFC Sudbury boss Chris Tracey has admitted his plan to fast-track promotion at the club backfired. In a brutally honest assessment of his first full season at the helm, Tracey …
February 27, 2013 Ryman Round Up From Tuesday
RONG FOR LEADERS MALDON /02/201 The race for the Ryman League Division One North title remains open after leaders Maldon & Tiptree continued their inconsistent form with a 2-1 defeat …
February 26, 2013 Leaders Visit
AFC Sudbury entertain Ryman North League leaders Maldon and Tiptree at The MEL Group Stadium tonight. Not only are they heading the league but are doing so by twelve points …
February 25, 2013 Forest Announce New Chairman
Waltham Forest FC are extremely happy to announce the appointment of Turgut Esendagli as club Chairman. As current President of the Turkish Community Football Federation, Esendagli brings in a wealth …
February 24, 2013 Witham Management On AFC Game
Witham Town’s assistant manager Brad King praised their defence as they claimed a point from a 1-1 draw with AFC Sudbury at Spa Road. The point moved Town up a …
February 24, 2013 Ryman North Saturday Round Up
However long his career lasts Chatham Town’s seventeen year- old Taylor McDonagh is unlikely to suffer ore acute frustration than he did against Maldon and Tiptree. McDonagh gave Chats a third-minute lead …
February 23, 2013 A Short Trip To Essex
AFC make their second shortest away trip of the season when they travel to Spa Road and the McColl Spicer Stadium to take on seventh placed Witham Town. The Essex …
February 22, 2013 Music Quiz For Road To Live&Kicking 2013
Road to Live&Kicking 2013 – MUSIC QUIZ FRIDAY 22nd MARCH 2013 at AFC SUDBURY THE MEL GROUP STADIUM BRUNDON LANE SUDBURY Doors open at 7.00pm Quiz …
February 22, 2013 Witham Manager On AFC Game
Witham Town manager Garry Kimble wants his players to perform with freedom and smiles on their faces when they face AFC Sudbury. The Town boss won’t be complaining if they …
February 22, 2013 Swifts Hoping
Heybridge Swifts are bracing themselves for a crucial run of fixtures – and hoping they can fend off their play-off rivals. The Scraley Road side are fourth in Ryman League …
February 21, 2013 Hadleigh On Vase With Many AFC Connections
Hadleigh United have recalled goalkeeper Dan Heath (ex-AFC Sudbury) from Leiston as injuries mount up ahead of their FA Vase quarter-final tie. The Brettsiders’ boss Stuart Crawford (ex-AFC Sudbury) let …
February 21, 2013 AFC Ladies In County Action
Four of the AFC Sudbury Ladies squad started for Suffolk FA against Hertfordshire FA at the County Ground Letchworth on Tuesday evening. Natalie Golding made her debut in midfield, along …
February 20, 2013 One In One Out At AFC
It was one in and one out at AFC Sudbury on Tuesday as manager Chris Tracey tweaked his playing squad. In from Thurlow Nunn Premier League side Stanway Rovers came …
February 20, 2013 Tuesday Ryman Round Up
Goals were in short supply in the five Ryman League Division One North matches on Tuesday evening. Only six were scored, all by home teams, and half of them by …
February 19, 2013 Happy Birthday Ben
It’s the twenty ninth birthday today of AFC Sudbury midfielder Ben Bowditch, so from everyone at the club Many Happy Returns and hope that you get some game time tonight.
February 19, 2013 Now Forest Come To Town
Eighteenth place Waltham Forest come to The MEL Group Stadium looking to improve of their record of one win and a draw in their last six games, while AFC will …
February 18, 2013 Calver Leaves St Neots
Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division outfit St Neots Town have announced that Craig Calver has left the club. The former AFC Sudbury and Southend United front man had joined St …
February 17, 2013 Ryman Round Up From Saturday
Ryman League Division One North North leaders Maldon & Tiptree continued their inconsistent form with a 2-0 defeat at mid-table Cheshunt on Saturday. David Greene put the Ambers ahead on …
February 17, 2013 Progress For Webb
There was good news of AFC Sudbury’s Secretary David Webb and his knee operation; It went well on Friday afternoon and was declared a success. David is recovering well and …
February 17, 2013 Ladies Through In Cup
AFC Sudbury Ladies progressed into the quarter finals of the League Cup after winning 3-0 against Premier League Colchester Town Ladies. Kayleigh Steed got two goals and Rachel Gwilliam scored …
February 16, 2013 Abbey At The MEL
AFC Sudbury have a home game at The MEL group Stadium when they take on Waltham Abbey who will be hoping to avenge the 2-0 defeat at their Capershotts ground …
February 15, 2013 Morsley Speaks to BFP On Next Season
Needham Market manager in waiting Mark Morsley has revealed it will be ‘evolution not revolution’ when he takes charge at the Ryman League Division One North club as of next …
February 15, 2013 AFC Ladies Selected
Three of the AFC Sudbury Ladies squad have been included in the Suffolk Womens FA squad to face Hertfordshire FA away on Tuesday 19th February 2013. Jodie Sharp and Becky …
February 15, 2013 Good Wishes To David
AFC Sudbury Secretary David Webb will be missing the home game against Waltham Abbey tomorrow as he recovers from a knee operation. David has to attend the West Suffolk Hospital …
February 14, 2013 Aveley And Abbey Win
Fifth-placed Aveley came from behind to beat Cheshunt 2-1 at the Mill Field on Wednesday night and open up an eight-point gap between the Ryman League Division One North play-off …
February 14, 2013 Maldon Manager Wants More Goals
Terry Spillane, manager of Maldon & Tiptree, says he will be working on finishing with his strikers – that’s despite the team scoring 12 in their last two games and …
February 14, 2013 Trio Join Tilbury
Tilbury have announced three new signings as manager Paul Vaughan further bolsters his squad. Shamir Mullings, 19, has joined the club from Southend United. Mullings is a big, strong striker …
February 13, 2013 Mumford Takes Melford Helm
Robbie Benson has stepped down from his position as First Team Manager of Long Melford Football Club due to family commitments. Robbie was appointed manager in July during a difficult …
February 13, 2013 Tuesday Ryman Round-Up
If ever the manager of the month award was going to live up to its reputation as a jinx, it was on Tuesday night at Maldon & Tiptree after their …
February 12, 2013 Defender Goes From Tilbury To Abbey
Left-back Brad Barnes has signed for Waltham Abbey from Ryman League Division One North rivals Tilbury. Barnes initially joined the Dockers in August 2009 from Brentwood Town, having also played …
February 11, 2013 Now Ogbonna Goes To St Neots
St Neots Town FC would today like to announce the signing of ex-AFC Sudbury striker Dubi Ogbonna. Having been released by his last club, Wisbech Town, last week, Manager Iain …
February 11, 2013 Grays Man For Swifts
Grant Cooper has left Grays Athletic, and has joined Ryman League Division One North rivals Heybridge Swifts. The 34-year-old central defender joined the Blues in the summer of 2011 as …
February 10, 2013 Happy Birthday Adam
Sunday 10th February is the 23rd birthday of AFC Sudbury defender Adam Dalby. So from everyone connected with the club Many Happy Returns on the big day. …
February 10, 2013 Rowe Goes Back To Canvey
Canvey Island have announced the re-signing of James Rowes. Rowe the ex-AFC Sudbury front man originally joined the club ahead of the 2009/10 season, and went on to score 32 …
February 10, 2013 Ryman Saturday Round-Up
After some mixed results since Christmas, Ryman League Division One North leaders Maldon & Tiptree reaffirmed their title credentials in style on Saturday, crushing hapless Harlow Town 9-1 to regain …
February 9, 2013 Ware Away Day
It’s a trip into Hertfordshire as AFC go to The Wodson Stadium to take on Ware. AFC sit in fifteenth place while the home side are currently bottom of the …
February 8, 2013 Reserves Get Ipswich Wanderers
In the Suffolk Football Association Senior Reserve Cup Semi-final AFC Sudbury Reserves have been drawn against Ipswich Wanderers Reserves. In the other Semi-Final Kirkley & Pakefield Reserves will play Hadleigh …
February 7, 2013 Baker Tells SFP AFC On The Up
James Baker believes the return of key players from injury will finally close the door on any thoughts of being sucked into a relegation scrap. Skipper Sam Clarke (five months), …
February 7, 2013 Maldon Suffer Forward Injuries
Terry Spillane, manager of Ryman League Division One North club Maldon & Tiptree, may look to bolster his squad after injuries to star strikers Jamie Guy and Lee Boylan. The …
February 7, 2013 Ware Get New Man
Harlow Town have announced the departure of left-sided player Jordan Gill to join local rivals Ware. Gill returns to Wodson Park after the Hertfordshire side put in a seven-day approach …
February 7, 2013 Morsley Expands Reasons
Mark Morsley has expanded on the reasons behind his sudden departure from Leiston. Morsley left the Ryman League Premier Division club last Friday, citing ‘new challenges’ for his sudden departure. …
February 7, 2013 More Talk From Tracey To EADT
AFC Sudbury manager Chris Tracey is looking for his team to “kick-on” between now and the end of the season. Although frustrated at dropping two Ryman League Division One North …
February 6, 2013 King Goes To Tilbury
Experienced centre half Paul King has left Tilbury for Ryman North rivals Witham Town. King originally joined the Dockers in 2006/07 and went on to represent the club in 102 appearances, …
February 6, 2013 Now Cheshunt Lose Points
Ryman League Division One North club Cheshunt have had three points deducted from their total for fielding an ineligible player. Their appeal against the League’s decision to deduct three points …
February 6, 2013 Brentwood Relieved
There was an overriding sense of relief at Ryman League Division One North club Brentwood Town’s 2-2 draw at high-flying Soham Town Rangers on Saturday. At 2-0 down The Blues …
February 6, 2013 Tuesday Ryman Round-Up
It was a dramatic Tuesday in the battle to avoid relegation from Ryman League Division One North, starting with confirmation of a ten-point deduction for Harlow Town which added a …
February 6, 2013 Defibrillator Now Has Home
Hopefully many of you remember the story we published in the middle of last year when the club were presented with a life saving defibrillator after some great fund raising …
February 6, 2013 Morsley To Go Back To Needham
Needham Market moved quickly after Mark Morsley resigned from Leiston and following extensive meetings and conversations over the weekend Mark has agreed to accept the position of First team Manager …
February 5, 2013 Harlow Deducted Ten Points
Harlow Town Football Club have received hammer blow after they have been deducted 10 points following a hearing at the Football Association today. The appeal follows a Ryman League decision …
