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MANGOTSFIELD UNITED LATEST NEWS
Saturday 31st October - "50 Club" Draw
The third "50 Club" draw was held after today's league fixture against Windsor & Eton and was drawn by Jo Selway. The numbers drawn for October were 18, 30, 8. The three winners were £100 - Roger Coles, £50 - Debbie Grzesiczek and £25 - Graham Loud. The draw for November will be held on the last home fixture of the month when we entertain Andover.
Friday 30th October - Local Derby Awaits In League Cup
The second round draw for The Red Insure League Cup has paired Mangotsfield United with local rivals Yate Town. The tie at Cossham Street will be played on Tuesday 24th November. The league fixture against Bishops Cleeve also due to to be played on this date is still to be rearranged.
Thursday 29th October - Wood Departs
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Wednesday 28th October - Gloucestershire Senior Trophy
The Gloucestershire Senior Trophy quarter final tie against Forest Green Rovers at Cossham Street has been arranged for Tuesday 22nd December, kick off 7.45pm. The other quarter final ties are Bishops Cleeve v Bristol Rovers and Cinderford Town/Cirencester Town v Bristol City. Already in the semi finals are Gloucester City after they beat Cheltenham Town 4 - 0.
Saturday 24th October - Hat Trick Lotto
The fourth 'Hat Trick Lotto' draw of the season was made after this afternoon's FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round tie against Forest Green Rovers. The numbers drawn by Martin Preedy were 2, 4, 14. With nobody matching the three numbers the jackpot of £450 will roll over to the next draw which will take place on Saturday 7th November when Thatcham Town visit Cossham Street. The estimated jackpot for this draw is £500.
For full details on 'Hat Trick Lotto' please click here.
Friday 23rd October - Busy Schedule Ahead For The 'Field
 The one remaining outstanding league fixture against AFC Totton which has twice been postponed has now been rearranged with Mangotsfield United travelling to Southampton on Tuesday 17th November. This comes at the beginning of a hectic period for Mangotsfield in which Phil Bater's side play catch up, facing fifteen league fixtures between the end of October and the New Year. |
Tuesday 20th October - Date Set for VT FC Fixture
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league fixture at Southampton based VT
FC which was due to be played this coming Saturday but was postponed due
to our continued involvement in the FA Cup has been rearranged for
Tuesday 1st December, kick off 7.45pmThe fixtures against AFC Totton in the league and the Gloucestershire Senior Trophy Quarter Final tie against Forest Green Rovers are still to be rearranged. |
Monday 19th October - League Fixture Rearranged
 The Zamaretto League South and West Division fixture against Bishops Cleeve originally due to be played at Cossham Street on Tuesday 13th October but due to our FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round replay against Truro City was postponed, has now been rearranged for Tuesday 24th November, kick off 7.45pm. Dates for the league fixture against VT FC and AFC Totton and the Gloucestershire Senior Trophy Quarter Final tie against Forest Green Rovers are still to be confirmed. |
Saturday 17th October - AFC Totton Fixture Postponed
The Zamaretto League South & West Division fixture against AFC Totton due to be played on Tuesday 20th October has been postponed as AFC Totton have an FA Trophy 1st Qualifying Round Replay against Woodford United.
Thursday 15th October - Forest Green Refuse Request To Move Cup Tie
 The FA Cup 4th qualifying round tie against Forest Green Rovers will be played at Cossham Street on Saturday 24th October after Forest Green Rovers refused a request from Mangotsfield United to move the tie to the Sunday. The request to switch the tie was made as it clashes with Bristol Rovers local derby with Yeovil Town. Mangotsfield United also use stewards who will be on duty at The Memorial Ground. |
Monday 12th October - Home Tie Awaits In 4th Qualifying Round
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Friday 9th October - Knapman Rejoins Bitton
 Versatile Matt Knapman has rejoined former club Bitton after the Toolstation Premier Division club put in seven days notice of approach. Knapman who signed for the club in the summer is unable to commit to the twice weekly training sessions due to his studies. Mangotsfield will retain his Southern League registration. Of the player Phil Bater told the club's official website "It's a shame as Matt is a young player who could have helped take the club forward, but due to his studies he is unable to train on a Thursday night so reluctantly we let him go." |
Tuesday 6th October - Pendry Returns To Cossham Street
 Dean Pendry has returned to Cossham Street after three seasons at Paulton Rovers. The versatile twenty eight year old originally signed for Mangotsfield in July 2000 after being released by Bristol Rovers. After a brief loan spell with Bitton Dean made his Mangotsfield debut against Gresley Rovers in September 2000. Dean was to spend five seasons at the club making a total of 183 appearances. A a bad leg injury in May 2005 ruled him out for the entire 2005/06 season before joining Paulton Rovers ahead of the 2006/07 campaign. |
Sunday 4th October - Fixtures Update
The Zamaretto League South & West Division fixture at AFC Totton originally due to be played on Saturday 10th October but which was postponed due to both clubs continued involvement in the FA Cup has now been rearranged for Tuesday 20th October.
After beating local rivals Yate Town in the first round Mangotsfield United will entertain Forest Green Rovers in the quarter final of The Gloucestershire Senior Challenge Trophy. A date for the tie is still to be agreed.
Saturday 3rd October - New Structure Already Paying Dividends
After restructuring the playing side during the summer months Mangotsfield United are already starting to reap the benefits. Youth team striker Dan Turner who has progressed through the clubs junior ranks has been invited to spend a week training with Bristol Rovers and has been told he will feature in a match at the end of this period.
Allied to this, in recent weeks Dan Spill and Rob Smith have made the step up from the clubs reserves to make their debuts in the first team.
First team manager Phil Bater told the clubs official website "We're delighted that Dan Turner has been offered this chance at Bristol Rovers. This goes to show the system which was put in place is working, praise must go to everybody involved in the reserve, youth and junior teams.
Bater added "The current first team squad shows the benefit of bringing your own players through a structured set up, we have a number of young lads who've stepped up to the senior side, the club is now starting to look healthy once again."
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Tuesday 29th September - 'Hat Trick Lotto'
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Tuesday 29th September - '50 Club' draw
The second '50 Club' draw was held after tonight's FA Cup replay against Gillingham Town and was drawn by match referee Adam Fielding. The numbers drawn for September were 10, 42, 6. The three winners were £100 - Brian Golledge, £50 - Caroline Smardon and £25 - Mike Richardson. The draw for October will be held on the last home fixture of the month when we entertain Windsor & Eton.
For full details of '50 Club' please click here.
Monday 28th September - Away Tie Awaits In 3rd Qualifying Round
 The winners of Tuesday's FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round replay have been drawn away against Zamaretto League Premier Division Truro City. The tie will be played on Saturday 10th October. There is £7,500 at stake for the winners of the FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round. In the previous two rounds Truro City beat Bridport Town after a replay and then accounted for Blue Square South Maidenhead United in Saturdays 2nd qualifying round. |
Tuesday 22nd September - Abingdon United Fixture Rearranged
The Zamaretto League South & West Division fixture against Abingdon United originally due to be played on Saturday 26th September but which was postponed due to both clubs involvement in the FA Cup has now been rearranged for Tuesday 10th November.
Sunday 20th September - FA Trophy Date Changed
The FA Trophy first qualifying round tie against Slough Town originally due to be played on Saturday 3rd October will now be played a day later on Sunday 4th October. This is because Slough Town currently play their home fixtures at Holloways Park, the home of Beaconsfield SYCOB who are also entered in the FA Trophy and have also been drawn at home.
Tuesday 15th September - Gillingham Town Await In FA Cup
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After overcoming Wantage Town in the first qualifying round of The FA Cup Mangotsfield United face a trip to Gillingham Town after The Toolstation League Division One outfit beat Saltash United 6 - 5 in a replay which went to extra time. The tie will be played on Saturday 26th September, kick off 3.00pm. |
Thursday 10th September - Gloucestershire Senior Trophy
The Gloucestershire Senior Trophy first round tie against local rivals Yate Town at Cossham Street has been arranged for Tuesday 22nd September, kick off 7.45pm. The winners of this tie will face a home fixture against Forest Green Rovers in the last eight.
Saturday 5th September - 'Hat Trick Lotto'
 The second 'Hat Trick Lotto' draw of the season was made during this afternoons home league fixture against Hungerford Town. The numbers drawn by Gary Jones were 6, 9, 14. With nobody matching the three numbers the jackpot of £350 will roll over to the next draw which will take place on Saturday 26th September. The estimated jackpot for this draw is £400. For full details on 'Hat Trick Lotto' please click here. |
Sunday 30th August - Fixtures Update
After beating Bracknell Town in the preliminary round of The FA Cup Mangotsfield United will host Wantage Town in the first qualifying round after the Hellenic League Premier Division outfit beat Newport IOW 5 - 0. The tie will be played at Cossham Street on Saturday 12th September, kick off 3.00pm.
In the first round of The Gloucestershire Senior Challenge Trophy Mangotsfield United entertain local rivals Yate Town, a date for this fixture is still to be agreed. The winners of this tie host Forest Green Rovers in the 2nd round.
Saturday 29th August - '50 Club' draw
The first '50 Club' draw was held this afternoon and was drawn by Steve Rakowski of Bracknell Town. The numbers drawn for August were 29, 18 and 20. The three winners were £100 - Bill Tregaskes, £50 - Roger Coles and £25 - Mighty Mango's. The draw for September will be held on the last home fixture of the month when we entertain Abingdon United.
For full details of '50 Club' please click here.
Tuesday 18th August - 'Hat Trick Lotto'
The first 'Hat Trick Lotto' draw of the new season was made during this evenings league fixture against Bridgwater Town.
The numbers drawn by Robin Bishop were 5, 12, 16. With nobody matching the three numbers the jackpot of £300 will roll over to the next draw which will take place when we entertain Bracknell Town on Saturday 29th August. The estimated jackpot for this draw is £350.
For full details on 'Hat Trick Lotto' please click here.
Tuesday 18th August - Two More Added To Ranks
 Mangotsfield United's squad has been strengthened with the double signing of Jason Wood and Jack Allward. Former Keynsham Town, Yate Town and Bath City player Woods (pictured left), who can play on either flank arrives at Cossham Street from Chippenham Town, whilst left sided Allward returns to Cossham Street after one season at Halesowen Town. Due to Zamaretto League rules Jason Wood will not be available for selection until Saturday 29th August when Bracknell Town visit Cossham Street for an FA Cup tie. |
Friday 14th August - One In, One Out
 The reshaping of the first team squad continues with one player arriving and one departing. Arriving at Cossham Street is experienced twenty eight year old central defender Mike Trought (pictured left). The former Bristol Rovers, Bath City, Clevedon Town and Paulton Rovers player who was without a club signed for Mangotsfield after having proved his fitness in recent weeks. Leaving the club is Andy Criddle who departs after over nine years at Cossham Street. Trialist Rob Taylor who featured in a number of pre season friendlies has not been offered terms. |
Friday 7th August - Prosser Puts Pen To Paper
 Mangotsfield United have signed sought after striker Luke Prosser. The eighteen year old former Newport County Academy player comes to Cossham Street despite attracting interest from a number of other clubs. Prosser made his name last season when scoring regularly for Newport County's Academy side in the South West Counties Youth League. Manager Phil Bater was alerted to the player in the summer and invited him to pre season. After impressing in the friendlies in which he scored five goals Bater moved swiftly to add Prosser to the Mangotsfield United ranks. |
Monday 3rd August - Volunteer required on Reserve team matchdays
Mangotsfield United's Reserve team are looking for a volunteer to assist with matchday duties. For further details anybody interested in the post should contact Reserve team manager Paul Britton on 07590630806.
Friday 31st July - D. B. C. Recruitment win sponsors draw
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The draw to determine Mangotsfield United's shirt sponsor for the 2009/10 season was held prior to the recent friendly fixture against Stoke City. In total forty eight local businesses entered the draw bringing into the club in excess of £10,000. The winning ticket belonged to D. B. C. Recruitment Ltd who will have their company logo displayed on Mangotsfield United's new home shirt for the 2009/10 season and will also have an advert placed in the matchday programme. A. S. G. Vision were drawn out second whilst Bullen & Naish Ltd came third. The two aforementioned companies both receive a matchday hospitality package and two season tickets. Mangotsfield United Football Club would like to express their thanks to all the companies who entered this seasons sponsors draw and once again helped to make it a huge success. |
Tuesday 21st July - Supporters Club details
After a committee meeting held on Monday evening it was decided that membership fees would be set at £5.00 for adults, £3.00 for senior citizens and £2.00 for Juniors (sixteen years of age and under). A family ticket is also available for £10.00, this can be two adults and two juniors or one adult and three under 16's.
Membership runs from August 1st 2009 - July 31st 2010 and for this season entitles members to a 20% discount on club shop merchandise, reduced admission for official MUSC events and a reduction in the cost of travelling on MUSC coaches (if provided).
All enquiries concerning membership or on any other supporters' related issues, should, in the first instance, be addressed to, The Secretary, Mangotsfield United Supporters Club (2009), c/o Mangotsfield United FC, Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, Bristol BS16 9EN. Alternatively e mail caroline.smardon@blueyonder.co.uk.
For further details and an application form please click here.
Tuesday 21st July - Reserve team start with two home fixtures
The Somerset County League Premier Division fixtures for the 2009/10 season have been released. On the opening day of the season Paul Britton's team host Glastonbury Town, this is followed by another home fixture against Shirehampton on Wednesday 19th August.
For a full fixture list please click here.
Wednesday 15th July - League fixtures released
The Zamaretto League South & West Division fixtures for the 2009/10 season have been released. The opening day fixture on Saturday 15th August sees Mangotsfield United travel to Bedfont Green whilst three days later Phil Bater's team entertain Bridgwater Town.
Other notable fixtures see Mangotsfield United face Yate Town at Lodge Road on New Years Day with the return fixture due to be played on Easter Monday. Mangotsfield United travel to Paulton Rovers on Monday 24th August with the home fixture lined up for Tuesday 9th March. On Boxing Day Cinderford Town provide the opposition at Cossham Street.
Mangotsfield United's opening ten league fixtures are: Bedfont Green (a), Bridgwater Town (h), Frome Town (h), Paulton Rovers (a), Hungerford Town (h), Uxbridge (a), Abingdon United (h), AFC Totton (a), Bishops Cleeve (h), VT FC (a).
For a full fixture list please click here.
In the Red Insure Cup first round Mangotsfield United have been drawn at home against Merthyr Tydfil. The tie is to be played on Tuesday 27th October.
Sunday 12th July - FA Cup & FA Trophy payments announced
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Details
of prize money for clubs progressing in next seasons FA Cup have been
announced. The total prize fund has been cut from £16.4 million to £13.3
million after the demise of Setanta, however the prize money on offer in
the earlier rounds remains unchanged and are as follows: Winners of - Preliminary round - £1,500, 1st qualifying round £3,000, 2nd qualifying round £4,500, 3rd qualifying round £7,500, 4th qualifying round £12,500, 1st round proper £18,000. In the FA Trophy the payments are as follows: Preliminary round - £2,000, 1st qualifying round £2,300, 2nd qualifying round £3,000, 3rd qualifying round £4,000, 1st round proper £5,000, 2nd round proper £6,000, 3rd round proper £7,000, 4th round proper £8,000, semi final winners £16,000, runners up £25,000, winners £50,000. |
Saturday 11th July - Admission prices confirmed
Admission prices for next seasons league fixtures at Cossham Street have now been confirmed. Adult prices remain unchanged at £8.00, whilst senior citizens will be charged £5.00, a reduction of £1.00. Under 16's entrance fee has also been cut from £4.00 to £3.00.
Friday 10th July - Striker given chance to impress
Eighteen year old striker Luke Prosser has been taken on trial and will be given the chance to impress during pre season. Prosser, who has been a target of Phil Bater's for some time comes to Mangotsfield after being released by Newport County where he scored seventeen goals for the clubs youth team last season.
Wednesday 8th July - Player kit sponsorship
Supporters and local businesses alike are invited to sponsor individual players kit for the 2009/10 season. A much valued source of income for the football club, players kit sponsorship costs are as follows:
Entire kit £60.00, shirt £50.00, shorts and socks £10.00. Any supporters or businesses who'd like to sponsor the kit of two players can do so for a discounted cost of £100.00, a saving of £20.00. Any individuals or companies sponsoring a players kit will feature on the club website and also within the clubs official matchday programme.
If you are interested please contact Mike Hamilton on 07787158155 or e mail mjhamilton@hotmail.com.
Friday 3rd July - Sponsors draw to be held
Mangotsfield United will once again be holding a draw to determine the shirt sponsor for the 2009/10 season. Local businesses are invited to purchase a ticket for the draw which is to be held when Stoke City visit Cossham Street on Friday 31st July.
The winning business will have their company logo on the front of the new Mangotsfield United home shirt for next season and will also have an advert placed in the matchday programme. There will be two runner up prizes of a matchday hospitality package and two season tickets.
Anybody wishing to purchase a ticket for the sponsors draw which cost £200 (excluding VAT) should contact Chris Stone on 07973107717 or Roger Gray on 07768467051.
Friday 3rd July - 'Field win race to sign midfielder
 Mangotsfield United have beaten off competition from a number of clubs to sign Larkhall Athletic midfielder Lee Collier. Despite press reports linking the twenty nine year old to clubs at a higher level Collier put pen to paper last night to become Phil Bater's sixth new signing of the summer. Collier returns to Cossham Street for a second spell after a brief period with the club during the championship winning season of 2004/05. An experienced player Collier began his career at Torquay United before making the switch as a youth team player to Yeovil Town. Spells at Bath City, Larkhall Athletic, Chippenham Town, Merthyr Tydfil and Paulton Rovers followed before signing for Newport County in the summer of 2006. After a season at Newport he rejoined Larkhall Athletic in 2007. |
Wednesday 1st July - FA Cup, FA Trophy, FA Youth Cup draws made
In the preliminary round of next seasons FA Cup Mangotsfield United have been handed a home draw against Bracknell Town. The winners of this tie will host either Hamble ASSC, Wantage Town, Bitton or Newport IOW. The FA Trophy preliminary round sees Mangotsfield United travel to Slough Town, with the winners travelling to Uxbridge.
Mangotsfield United's youth team face a short trip to local rivals Yate Town in the FA Youth Cup preliminary round. Should the youth team progress an away trip to either Elmore or Bridgwater Town awaits. The second qualifying round draw has also been made and would once again see Mangotsfield United on the road against either Forest Green Rovers, Portishead Town or Clevedon Town.
Tuesday 30th June - Official Supporters Club launched
Following a series of meetings during the summer and for the first time in over twenty years an official Mangotsfield United Supporters Club (2009) has been launched. After consulting supporters the following people have accepted the key positions of:
Chairman - Andy Milne, Secretary - Caroline Smardon, Treasurer - Tracy Lecrass
Also serving on the committee will be Danny West, Bob Smale, Ron Loftus and co-opted member Terry Stevens.
All enquiries concerning membership or an other supporters' related issues, should, in the first instance be addressed to The Secretary, Mangotsfield United Supporters Club (2009), c/o Mangotsfield United FC, Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9EN.
Saturday 13th June - Southern League agrees new sponsorship deals
InterContinental Brands (ICB) Ltd has concluded a sponsorship deal with the Southern Football League, which from 1st July 2009 will be known as “The Zamaretto League”. ICB has a strong track record of supporting sporting endeavours and high profile sports, and particularly football events and Zamaretto (a colourful range of Amarettos for connoisseurs) is the most recent in a string of successful new product launches (notably Vodkat Classic Schnapps and St Helier Pear Cider) from the dynamic Harrogate based independent drinks company.
Zamaretto was unveiled as the new sponsor to the member clubs at the League AGM on Saturday 13th June. Richard Luscombe, National Sales Manager for the On Trade, attended the event on behalf of ICB. Ken Turner, League Chairman commented: “We are delighted that ICB has chosen to support the Southern League. Partnerships like these are great news for the profile and future of the semi professional game. We are already finding that we have quite a lot in common with ICB in that we are both enterprising, positive, forward looking organizations and are greatly looking forward to working together in the coming seasons.”
Following an agreement signed with Red Insure Ltd, which will see the company become the preferred insurance broker for Member clubs, the Southern League Cup will be known as the 'Red Insure Cup' for Season 2009/10.
Friday 12th June - Meeting to elect supporters club officers
A meeting will be held at Cossham Street on Tuesday 30th June at 7.30pm to elect officers for the newly formed Official Mangotsfield United Supporters Club. Appointments for the following positions are required, Chairman, Treasurer, Membership Secretary and Social and Events Secretary.
Tuesday 9th June - FA Cup & FA Trophy dates
Mangotsfield United will start their FA Cup adventure in the preliminary round on Saturday 29th August. The FA Trophy preliminary round will be played on Saturday 3rd October. A list of rounds and dates is available below.
FA CUP - Preliminary round Saturday 29th August - First qualifying round Saturday 12th September - Second qualifying round Saturday 26th September - Third qualifying round Saturday 10th October - Fourth qualifying round Saturday 24th October - First round proper Saturday 7th November - Second round proper Saturday 28th November.
FA TROPHY - Preliminary round Saturday 3rd October - First qualifying round Saturday 17th October - Second qualifying round Saturday 31st October - Third qualifying round Saturday 21st November - First round proper Saturday 12th December - Second round proper Saturday 9th January - Third round proper Saturday 30th January - Fourth round proper Saturday 20th February - Semi Final first leg Saturday 13th March - Semi Final second leg Saturday 20th March - Final Saturday 8th May.
Friday 5th June - Somerset County Football League announce sponsorship deal
The Somerset County
Football League are delighted to announce that as from Season 2009-2010 they
have entered into a sponsorship agreement with Errea Sportswear. The Agreement
was signed on Friday 22nd May 2009 at Errea South West offices in Kenn Road,
Clevedon.
The agreement, between the Step 7 League and the major manufacturer, who last
season provided kit to Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham Town, Burnley and
Middlesborough amongst others, sees the culmination of negotiations which will
hopefully benefit the clubs within the league.
Under the agreement, which is potentially worth about £20,000 over a 3 year
period, the company will provide financial benefits to the clubs in respect of
purchase of kit as well as providing financial assistance in the administration
of the League.
Other arrangements within the agreement see the provision of kit to match
officials in the League Cup finals and awards for the "Team of the Month".
The League will be renamed "Errea Somerset County Football League" and the
League Cups will also carry the name of Errea.
Tuesday 2nd June - Striker options increased
 The striker options at Mangotsfield United have been significantly boosted with the additions of Martin Paul and Tom Knighton. Thirty four year old Paul had been attracting the attentions of three clubs higher up the non league pyramid but despite this opted for a move to Cossham Street. Knighton, a former Mangotsfield United youth team player returns to the club from Tiverton Town. A vastly experienced striker Martin Paul began his career at Bristol Rovers before moving to Doncaster Rovers. A prolific goalscorer in non league football Paul then featured for Newport County, Bath City (twice) and Chippenham Town. During an earlier spell at Mangotsfield United he scored fourteen goals in thirty two appearances, nine of those as a substitute. Tom Knighton (pictured above) makes a return to Cossham Street after spells at Frome Town, Cadbury Heath, Bitton and Tiverton Town. After impressing whilst at Cadbury Heath Andy Black took him to Bitton where his goal scoring exploits earned him a move to Tiverton Town in 2007. |
Tuesday 2nd June - Youth team manager appointed
Former Mangotsfield United player and fans favourite Richard Iles has been named as manager of Mangotsfield United's youth team, he will be assisted by Ricky Bush, who specialises in coaching Brazilian soccer skills.
Saturday 30th May - Reserve team friendlies lined up
Mangotsfield United Reserve team, under the new management team of Paul Britton and Gary Brown have entered the Fry Club Cup. The opening fixture of the tournament which is held over a three week period is on Monday 20th July, Mangotsfield United Reserves face Cadbury Heath the following day, kick off 6.30pm.
Further friendlies against Western League Division One Keynsham Town (away) and Suburban League Almondsbury Town Reserves (home) have been arranged for Saturday 1st August and Tuesday 11th August respectively.
Friday 29th May - Mangotsfield United placed in South & West Division
After a meeting of the FA Leagues Committee on Thursday to finalise the National League System Structure for 2009/10 it has been confirmed that Mangotsfield United will be playing in the British Gas Business Football League South and West Division next season.
Supporters can look forward to a number of local fixtures next season with matches against Bishops Cleeve, Bridgwater Town, Cirencester Town, Cinderford Town, Frome Town, Paulton Rovers, Taunton Town and Yate Town.
The full line up for 2009/10 is as follows - AFC Hayes, AFC Totton, Abingdon United, Andover, Bedfont Green, Bishops Cleeve, Bracknell Town, Bridgwater Town, Cinderford Town, Cirencester Town, Frome Town, Gosport Borough, Hungerford Town, North Leigh, Paulton Rovers, Taunton Town, Thatcham Town, Uxbridge, VT FC, Windsor & Eton, Yate Town.
Friday 29th May - Supporters Club to be formed
After a meeting last Tuesday it has been decided that an attempt will be made to form an official Mangotsfield United Supporters Club. Vacancies exist for the following posts - Chairperson, Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Social/Events Organiser.
Application forms are available from behind the club bar and should be completed and returned to (by no later than Monday 15th June) Ron Loftus, 33 Bader Close, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5UA. Telephone 01454 854993.
Thursday 28th May - Somerset Youth Floodlit League 2009/10
The make up of the Somerset Youth Floodlit League for 2009/10 has been announced. Bristol Manor Farm and Ashton (who will play home fixtures at Backwell United) have been admitted to the league whilst Shaftsbury and Bridgwater Town have withdrawn (Bridgwater Town intend to return to the league in 2010/11). As a result of this there will be an imbalance between the north and south divisions, with nine clubs in the north and seven in the south.
The line up for the premier division is as follows - Bishop Sutton, Bitton, Elmore (promoted), Keynsham Town, Mangotsfield United, Paulton Rovers (promoted), Tiverton Town and Weston Super Mare.
Next season the League Cup will be renamed "The Roger Stone Memorial Cup." The first round draw has been made and sees Mangotsfield United receive a bye to the second round along with Bishop Sutton, Bristol Manor Farm, Frome Town, Larkhall Athletic, Odd Down, Street and Winscombe.
The draw for the first round is as follows - Bitton v Brislington, Chard Town v Clevedon Town, Cheddar v Radstock Town, Elmore v Weston Super Mare, Keynsham Town v Welton Rovers, Paulton Rovers v Tiverton Town, Portishead Town v Sherborne, Wells City v Ashton.
The final next season will once again be held at Clevedon Town's Hand Stadium on Thursday 8th April.
Monday 25th May - Pre season fixture list complete
Mangotsfield United's pre season fixture list is now complete after friendlies against Roman Glass St. George and Bitton were confirmed. Both fixtures will take place on Saturday 25th July with the first team squad being split between the two fixtures.
Roman Glass St George of Western League Division One will provide the opposition at Cossham Street (kick off 1.00pm) with a Mangotsfield United XI visiting The Recreation Ground to face Western League Premier Division champions Bitton (kick off 3.00pm).
Wednesday 20th May - Defender returns to Cossham Street
 Manager Phil Bater has continued the rebuilding of the playing squad ahead of the 2009/10 campaign after capturing the third new signing of the closed season with the the return of central defender Rob Scott who rejoins the club after a short spell at Bitton. The signing of Rob Scott follows that of goalkeeper Tony Court who joined Mangotsfield United from local rivals Yate Town and midfielder Matt Knapman who also arrived from Bitton. Phil Bater told the club website "I'm delighted to have him back, his experience, pace and leadership will be an asset next season." |
Friday 15th May - Two more friendlies confirmed
Two more pre season friendlies have been confirmed, on Tuesday 4th August Phil Bater takes Mangotsfield United to Hellenic Premier Division Almondsbury Town whilst three days later Southern League Premier Division Chippenham Town are the opponents at Cossham Street, both fixtures kick off at 7.30pm.
Thursday 14th May - Car boot sale
Mangotsfield United Football Club will be holding a weekly car boot sale at Cossham Street every Sunday commencing on Sunday 24th May. The cost of a pitch is £10 per van and £5 per car. Sellers arrival time is 8.30am and buyers start time is 9.30am, the car boot sale will finish at 2.00pm.
Anybody willing to help out and volunteer their services as a marshall should contact Chris Stone on 07973107717.
Thursday 14th May - Supporters Club meeting
A meeting with a view to form a supporters club will be held at Cossham Street on Tuesday 26th May commencing at 7.30pm. The aims and objectives of a supporters club will be discussed and it is also hoped that the positions of chairman, treasurer, social and events secretary and membership secretary can be appointed. All Mangotsfield United supporters are invited to attend.
Wednesday 13th May - Stoke City to visit Cossham Street (please note this fixture will now be played on Friday 31st July and not Wednesday 29th July)
A high profile pre season friendly against Premiership side Stoke City has been arranged for Friday 31st July, kick off 7.30pm. Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has agreed to bring a Stoke City XI to Cossham Street with just over two weeks to go before the kick off to the new season.
Mangotsfield United Football Club would like to place on record its appreciation to Stoke City Football Club for agreeing to this prestigious pre season friendly.
Tuesday 12th May - Second new addition
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Phil Bater has made his second signing of the closed season with the addition of twenty two year old left midfielder Matt Knapman from Toolstation Western League Premier Division champions Bitton. Knapman began his career as a youth team player at Bristol Rovers where his progress was curtailed by a serious knee injury. After missing almost two seasons he signed for Bitton midway through the 2007/08 campaign and became an integral part of Bitton's title winning side of last season. |
Thursday 7th May - Arndale commits to club
 Mangotsfield United have been boosted with the news that Neil Arndale has committed to the club. Arndale, last seasons supporters player of the season, had been considering his options but has decided to remain with the club and put pen to paper on Thursday evening. Manager Phil Bater told the clubs website "I'm delighted that Neil has agreed to sign, its a big boost for the club and shows that we're moving in the right direction." It is understood that midfielder Ellis Wilmot who was also weighing up his options failed to respond to the clubs deadline for a decision and has now left the club. |
Wednesday 6th May - Youth team capture second trophy
A second trophy in the space of three days was captured when Mangotsfield United's youth team beat Brislington to win the Somerset Youth Floodlit League Premier Division title. Liam McCaughey gave Mangotsfield the lead on thirty four minutes to send Mangotsfield in a goal to the good at half time. The match was levelled nine minutes after the restart, but with time running out substitute Sam Downes eighty first minute strike restored Mangotsfield's lead and with just four minutes remaining Liam McCaughey added a third, with his second goal, to put the match beyond doubt and earn the three points required to win the league on goal difference from Bishop Sutton.
Tuesday 5th May - Weston Super Mare friendly confirmed
Mangotsfield United's pre season programme continues to take shape with a date for the friendly against Weston Super Mare now confirmed. Andy Gurney's Blue Square South outfit will come to Cossham Street on Tuesday 21st July. The Dagenham & Redbridge fixture at Cossham Street on Saturday 18th July has also been confirmed.
Dates and venues for the friendlies against Chippenham Town and Almondsbury Town are still to be confirmed.
Monday 4th May - Youth Team Claim British Gas Business Youth Cup
Mangotsfield United's youth team won the inaugural British Gas Business Youth Cup with a single goal victory against Rothwell Town. The final played at Abingdon United was settled by Liam McCaughey's eighth minute goal. The youth team can cap another memorable season by capturing the Somerset Youth Floodlit League Premier Division on Wednesday night with a win at Brislington which would secure the league title on goal difference over Bishop Sutton.
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Saturday 2nd May - Presentation night
At Mangotsfield United's annual presentation night held on Friday evening Geraint Bater was voted Mangotsfield United player of the season. Scott Hendy picked up both the first team managers player and players player of the season awards. The first team young player of the season went to Kyle Tooze. The reserve team managers player of the season was Ricky Gingell whilst the reserves players player of the season award went to Aaron Taynton. The youth team managers player of the season was awarded to George Hemmings and Ryan Bennett received the youth team players player of the season award. The youth team young player of the season was Billy Downes. Sports therapist Lee Williams received the chairman's award and Pete Brown was presented with the clubman of the year award.
Wednesday 29th April - Retained list announced
Mangotsfield United first team manager Phil Bater has today released his retained list for next season. Following discussions with the existing squad over the past few days Bater was pleased to announce that eight players have committed their futures to the club. Heading the list of players who've agreed to remain at Cossham Street are the experienced quartet of Scott Hendy, Geraint Bater, Mitchell Page, and Daine O'Connor along with Kyle Tooze, James Pilling, Ryan Bennett and Andy Criddle. Ellis Wilmot and Neil Arndale are both keeping their options open at this moment in time.
Commenting on his squad plans for next season Bater said "I am really pleased with how well individual negotiations have gone. The capture of so many experienced players, despite what has been a tough season for the club has given everyone a big boost. They are clearly happy here and wish to share in the clubs vision for the future.
"What also pleased me is the commitment, desire and maturity shown from the younger members of the squad, a number of whom will play an important role in the clubs future. The club is going through a process of change both on and off the field.
"Andy Eisentrager (assistant manager) and I have had the opportunity to assess the existing squad over the past few months. Whilst we are working to a tight budget, we are both keen to bring in some fresh faces for next season. We have already been speaking to a number of potential players and these discussions have been very positive. Regrettably, four of the existing squad will be leaving the club and I would like to thank them for their efforts this past season."
Tuesday 28th April - Early Bird season ticket offer
Mangotsfield United Football Club are once again offering supporters the chance to purchase an 'Early Bird' season ticket. Supporters buying a 2009/10 season ticket prior to May 31st can do so for the following discounted prices. If bought before May 31st - Adult £100.00, Senior Citizen £50.00, Junior £30.00, thereafter, Adult £130.00, Senior Citizen £70.00, Junior £40.00
For a printable application form please click here or alternatively ask at the club.
Tuesday 28th April - Mangotsfield United look to form supporters club
Mangotsfield United Football Club are looking to form a supporters club ahead of the 2009/10 season. Key positions which would require filling are those of chairman, secretary and treasurer. Any supporters interested in having an active role in this venture should contact vice chairman Chris Stone on 07973197717.
Saturday 25th April - Arndale scoops supporters award
 Neil Arndale was voted 2008/09 supporters player of the season and received The Belcher Trophy ahead of this afternoons final league fixture of the season against Bedford Town. Arndale, who follows Gary Thorne as supporters player of the season won the award ahead of team mates Josh Clapham and Ellis Wilmot. Since gaining promotion to the Southern League the winners of The Belcher Trophy which was first awarded in 1989 are 2000/01 Scott Hendy, 2001/02 Danny Hallett, 2002/03 Scott Hendy, 2003/04 Jack Pitcher, 2004/05 Gary Warren, 2005/06 Robbie Claridge, 2006/07 Gary Warren and 2007/08 Gary Thorne.
Neil is pictured receiving the award from (left to right), Paul Smardon, Rob Hattersley and Richard Whiting. |
Saturday 25th April - 'Lucky Four Lotto'
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The latest, and last 'Lucky Four Lotto' draw for the 2008/09 season with a prize fund of £700 was held during today's league fixture against Bedford Town. The numbers drawn by Roger Williams were 2, 11, 22, 23. With nobody matching the four numbers drawn, a separate draw for £150, £100 & £75 was held after the match. The three wining ticket holders drawn by chairman Mike Richardson were John Thompson - £150, Debbie Grzesiczek - £100 & Neil Arndale - £75. The remaining £375 of the £700 prize fund will be carried over to the first draw of the 2009/10 season. Next season the lotto will take on a slightly different format. 'Lucky Four Lotto' will be replaced by 'Hat Trick Lotto'. In this version three numbers from sixteen will need to be selected as opposed to four from twenty four. Match your three numbers with the three numbers drawn in the fortnightly draw and you win! |
