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June 18, 2013 Clarke Re-Signs For AFC

Defender Nathan Clarke has agreed to terminate his contract with Needham to sign Ryman forms with the club. ‘Supporters Players of the Year’ in 2011, Clarke scored 11 goals for …

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June 17, 2013 Race Night @ The MEL

AFC Sudbury are hosting a great night of family entertainment at The MEL Group stadium on Saturday 20th July 2013 when the Supporters Club and Grassroots join forces and bring …

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June 16, 2013 Knott For Aveley

Aveley have signed the highly rated seventeen year old Sammy Knot from Concord Rangers. Knott, who played 18 times for Concord, scoring once, in their promotion winning campaign from the …

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AFC Welcome Two More Players

AFC are pleased to welcome two new players as Manager David Batch prepares for pre-season training next week. 20 year old defender Ben Lewis and 22 year old striker Jamie Forshaw …

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June 13, 2013 SFP On AFC’s Signings

Michael Brothers has returned to AFC Sudbury, joining fellow exciting prospects Dan Heath and Matty Daniels as David Batch’s first signings. And the new Yellows boss believes the trio demonstrate …

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June 12, 2013 Archer Commits To AFC

Goalkeeper Alex Archer has committed himself to AFC Sudbury by signing a Ryman League form for the forthcoming 2013/14 season. The former Peterborough United youth team player made the Number 1 …

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June 11, 2013 Matty Daniels Comes To The MEL

Matty Daniels has signed a one year contract with AFC Sudbury, after Manager David Batch did a deal with his former club Wroxham to bring the 22 year old to …

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June 10, 2013 AFC Swoop To Sign Dan Heath

AFC Sudbury has swooped to sign Suffolk Player of the Year Dan Heath. The 23 year old goalkeeper had been a star performer with Hadleigh United last season during which …

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June 9, 2013 AFC Welcome Back Michael Brothers

AFC Sudbury are delighted to announce the arrival of Michael Brothers from Leiston. The 28 year old has previously won the Ryman North Division with Leiston as well as starring …

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June 7, 2013 AFC Announced New Backroom Staff

AFC Sudbury have boosted their backroom staff with the arrival of Goalkeeping Coach Darren Plowman in addition to the good news that Ian Brown will remain as Assistant Manager at …

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AFC Grassroots To Germany

A football club is hoping to build on the Olympic legacy and provide a valuable opportunity for young people to broaden their sporting horizons. This summer, AFC Sudbury Grassroots will …

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June 6, 2013 Norfolk Friendly Arranged

An AFC Sudbury X1 will make a visit to Munford Road on Friday 19th July to take on Thurlow Nunn Premier League side Thetford Town in a pre-season friendly. Likely …

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SFP Talk To AFC Manager

David Batch has wasted little time in putting his AFC Sudbury revolution into gear — capturing six new players within his first full week. The identities of the half dozen, …

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June 4, 2013 AFC Make Thurlow Nunn Application

AFC Sudbury are pleased to announce that they have made application for their Under 21’s / Reserve team to play in the Thurlow Nunn Division One League next season. This …

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June 2, 2013 Listen To Steve Eastaugh And Mick Pearce On BBC

AFC Sudbury Assistant Manager Steve Eastaugh and General Manager of Football Mick Pearce appeared on BBC Radio Suffolk’s Sport programme last Friday evening. Supporters may like to use the link …

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A Great Set Of AFC Pre-Season Games Unveiled

AFC Sudbury supporters can look forward to a great pre-season build up to the 2013/14 Ryman North campaign with two Football League clubs,  a Football Conference club and two top …

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June 1, 2013 AFC Management Blog – 1st June 2013

It’s been a busy first full week at our new club but one in which progress has been made on a number of fronts. Firstly we must thank all the …

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Ryman Dates For 2013/14

The Ryman League is aiming to release their fixtures in the week beginning July 15. The new season kicks-off on Saturday 10 August 2013 and finishes on Saturday 26 April …

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May 28, 2013 To Sittingbourne Or Not

The Ryman League committee have confirmed that if Thurrock FC’s appeal against relegation for playing an intelligible player fails then they will be placed in the Ryman League Division One …

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May 24, 2013 Thurrock For Ryman North?

Today Friday 24th May the Chairman and Secretary of Thurrock FC meet with the FA Disciplinary committee with reference to the charge of a breach of FA Rule 10 in respect of a …

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AFC Manager Tells SFP Plans

AFC Sudbury’s new manager David Batch is preparing to repeat his winning formula at Wroxham by linking the Yellows from top to bottom. The south Norfolk-based 40-year-old made his first …

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Cowley Speaks To SFP

AFC Sudbury Supporters’ Player of the Season Dave Cowley believes new manager David Batch needs to keep the nucleus of the side together. Cowley was a rare bright spot in …

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May 23, 2013 Memory Lane For Some

Do you remember these Sudbury Town players and officials? (a couple still with AFC)

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Batch On Leaving Wroxham

Departing Wroxham boss David Batch admits he is leaving Trafford Park with a heavy heart after agreeing to be come the new manager at AFC Sudbury. Batch announced his shock …

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May 22, 2013 Meet The AFC Manager

David Batch yesterday became AFC Sudbury new manager, below is a resume of his footballing career; After playing for Cambridge United, Wisbech Town and Norwich United he then became manager …

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May 21, 2013 New Management Duo At The MEL

AFC Sudbury’s new manager David Batch wasted no time after his appointment in visiting The MEL Group Stadium along with his assistant Steve Eastaugh for a number of meeting with club officials. …

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Statement From AFC Sudbury Football Club

The Board of Directors would like to advise on two items of significant news.   We are delighted that David Batch has agreed to become the new AFC Sudbury Manager. …

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May 20, 2013 Ex-AFC Keeper Joins Wroxham

Wroxham have announced the signing of Suffolk player of the year for 2012-13, goalkeeper Dan Heath. Heath joins on a contract from Hadleigh United, where his performances were attracting attention …

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May 19, 2013 Ladies Take Runners-Up Spot

AFC Sudbury Ladies were on their travels once again as they went to League Champions Lowestoft Town Ladies looking for a point to take the runners up spot. The venue …

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The Six New Ryman North Teams

The FA have released their confirmed allocations for Ryman North for 2013/14, there will be six new teams in division next year. Barkingside: They share their ground with Redbridge so two …

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Ladies Lowestoft Venue Changed

In case anyone is travelling to watch the AFC Ladies this afternoon against Lowestoft Town Ladies, that due to pitch maintenance at Crown Meadow the game has been switched to-: Barnards Centre …

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May 17, 2013 AFC Presentation Night – Who Won What? – The Details

AFC Sudbury held their Presentation Evening at The MEL Group Stadium and club Chairman Phillip Turner presided over the award of the trophies in front of over one hundred and twenty guests.. …

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Greygoose Now Haverhill Manager

Former Manchester City goalkeeping coach and ex Leyton Orient and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Greygoose has been confirmed as the new Haverhill Rovers manager. The New Croft board met on …

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Ryman North League Line-Up Announced Subject To AGM

Following a meeting of the FA Leagues Committee today the structure of the Ryman League Division One North for 2013/14 has been announced along with all other Leagues in Steps …

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Presentation Evening At AFC

Tonight it is AFC  Sudbury’s Presentation Evening to be held in the King’s Marsh Suite at The MEL Group Stadium. It will be interesting to see just who wins each …

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May 16, 2013 AFC Reserves Win Cup – SFP

AFC Sudbury Reserves manager Ian Manby wants to register the side in a higher level of football after winning the Suffolk Senior Reserve Cup. After defeating holders Kirkley and Pakefield to …

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AFC Chairman On New Boss Search – SFP

AFC Sudbury chairman Phillip Turner has said the club are closing in on their new manager, but still has not revealed a timescale for an appointment. It is now more …

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May 14, 2013 Suffolk FA Coaching Course Coming To AFC

1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football (QCF) (3D) GENERAL INFORMATION Register by:24/05/2013 5:00 PM Event start:01/06/2013 9:00 AM VENUE DETAILAFC SUDBURY The MEL Group Stadium, King’s Marsh Brundon Lane …

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Emma Holloway Foundation In Bury

The third Emma Holloway Foundation Disability Schools Grand Prix Event of 2013 takes place this Thursday 16th May 2013 at Nowton Park in Bury St.Edmunds. This week Nowton Park will …

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Next Season’s Under 19′s In Action Today

Next season’s AFC Sudbury Under 19′s side, will this afternoon under their present name of Colne College be playing in a Cup Final at the Weston Homes Community Ground the …

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May 12, 2013 F.A. Trophy Dates Announced

The list of clubs accepted into the 2013-14 competition together with the early round draws will be published on Friday 5th July. Preliminary Round Saturday 7 September 2013 First Round …

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F.A. Cup Dates Announced

The list of clubs accepted into the 2013-14 F.A. Cup competition together with the early round draws will be published on Friday 5th July. The Round Dates are as follows …

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Shinn And Archer To Play Against Lashings

The first Lashings football team will take on Haverhill’s best next Thursday May 16th. Haverhill Cricket Club has organised the game due to its links with the Lashings World XI …

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May 10, 2013 Reserves Lift The Cup

AFC Sudbury Reserves lifted silverware in the shape of the Suffolk Senior Reserve Cup when in the final at Brantham Athletic they defeated their Anglian Combination opponents Kirkley and Pakefield winning 4-3. AFC …

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Cup Final Night For Reserves

It’s an important night for AFC Sudbury Reserves as they take on North Suffolk’s Kirkley and Pakefield Reserves in the final of the Suffolk Senior Reserve Cup. The game takes …

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May 5, 2013 Tracey On Life At Diss

New addition Chris Tracey is aiming to wake the sleeping giant that is Diss Town and return the Tangerines to past success. Following a period out of the game the former AFC …

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May 4, 2013 Still A Few Left!!

The AFC Sudbury Supporters Club who are running the club’s end of season Awards Evening on Friday 17th May in the King’s Marsh suite at The MEL Group Stadium report …

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Colchester United To Visit AFC

Football League Division One side Colchester United have been lined up for a prestigious pre-season friendly against AFC Sudbury. The game will take place at The MEL Group Stadium on …

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May 2, 2013 Betson Still Enjoying His Football

Paul Betson is as much in love with football now as he has ever been. Betson, who starred for AFC Sudbury in his prime( The club’s record appearance maker with …

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May 1, 2013 AFC Ladies Home On Sunday

AFC Sudbury Ladies play their final home game of the season against Norwich City Ladies Reserves this Sunday, 5th May, with a 2.00pm kick off at Delphi. Currently Norwich are …

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