Wednesday 7th May

Saturday 3rd May

Awards Night

The awards were as follows for the First Team

 Players Player: Richard Knight

Top Goal Scorer: Tommy Winters

Supporters Player of the Year: Tommy Winters

Outstanding Contribution: Martin Clarke

Clubman of the Year: Andrew Cox
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Ladies

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Under 18's

Players Player - Rob Blencowe

Managers Player - Danny Archer

Friday 2nd May

Pre-Season

Thursday 10th July Northampton Town

Saturday 19th April

Brackley Town have today released Manager David Oldfield from his contract. David has been offered a full time coaching position with Peterborough United, an opportunity that was too good to refuse.

We hope he enjoyed his short stay with us and whilst the news was a shock, we always knew that it might happen .

His ultimate aim was always to eventually return to league football.

We as a club are obviously sad to see him depart so soon, as his coaching skills and enthusiasm for the job were obvious to everyone and we were looking forward to next season with some excitement. We wish him all the best for the future, which we are sure will be successful and thank him for his professionalism.

 

David will stay with us until the end of the season and in the meantime we will now turn our attention to finding a replacement to take us forward with our development plans.

 

The Board Brackley Town Football Club.

Tuesday 8th April

The fine 2-1 win at Chippenham has come at a cost, midfielder Ryan Semple suffering a leg injury that will keep him out for the rest of the season.

Sunday 6th April

The stand purchased rom St Neots is dismantled and transported back to St James' Park

Details

Monday 31st March

Anderson back at Saints

Striker Jerome Anderson has been signed for a further months loan on 31st March

Anderson scored six goals in a loan spell at the club earlier in the season and goes straight into Saints squad to face Mangotsfield United at St james Park this coming Saturday

Saturday 29th March

Brackley Town 2 - 1 Bedford Town

Despite not being in action themselves, Saints Under 9's clinched the Witney & District 'A' League titel due to results elsewhere.

Saints Under 15's win at Evesham

Friday 28th March

Striker Alex Fisher has retruned to the club from Oxford United - again on loan

Tuesday 25th March

Brackley Town U15's return from Holland with tournament win

Thursday 20th March

Saints clinch Signing of Tom Ingram from Stafford Rangers

The 21 year old Leicester born defender joined Stafford Rangers last summer from Notts County and goes into the squad for the match at Halesowen

Wednesday 19th March

Brackley have announced the signing of midfielder Ryan Semple.

The Belfast born 22 year old began the season with Lincoln City before moving on to Oxford United. He started his season with Peterborough United and has also had loan spells with Chester City and Rushden & Diamonds.

Also today, midfielder Scot Hadland has decided to join Leamington in the BGB Midlands Division.

Saturday 15th March

Having made the trip to the West Country and prepared as normal for the game, Saints must do it all again as todays match against Tverton Town was postponed shortly before scheduled kick off, due to a waterlogged pitch.

Friday 14th March

Following his scoring debut last week and two goals in an Oxford United mid-week reserve game, striker Alex Fisher has been recalled by U's boss Darren Patterson for their trip to Stafford on Saturday.

Sunday 9th March

Thank-you to everyone the took part, helped or sponsored Elliot Sandy's benefit Race Night. A total of £450 was raised towards his on-going recuperation. In particular Bromsgrove Rovers Supporters for donating a total of £51 towards the sponsorship of the first race - It is much appreciated

Saturday 8th March

Dave Oldfield last night secured the signing of Shane Hill from Halesowen. The former Sheffield United, Rushden & Diamonds, Hitchin Town and Halesowen Town player is the son of former England International and Luton Town player Ricky Hill. He goes straight into today’s squad for the game against Bromsgrove Rovers.

Friday 7th March

Saints have Signed 17 year old Alex Fisher on loan from Oxford United. The striker has appeared several times this season in the Conference and goes staright into the squad for the home match against Bromsgrove Rovers tomorrow.

See how it is reported on the Oxford United Website here

Saturday 23rd February 2008

The club announced a fund-raising Race Night in aid of Saints Striker/Midfielder Elliot Sandy.

This will be held on Saturday 8th March, imediately after the home match vs. Bromsgrove Roers FC.

Full detials fo follow

Wednesday 13th February

Under 15's

MK League Representative side 1 - 3 Luton Town

Friday 8th February

Spencer re-signs for Saints

Saints have announced the signing of striker Danny Spencer. At the same time Scott Rikards has moved in the opposite direction, joining Conference North outfit Redditch United.

Spencer joined to be part of the Championship winning side last season before moving to Redditch towards the end of last year. After signing on Thursday he goes straight into the squad for Saturdays home clash with Hitchin Town.

Tuesday 5th February

Saints County Cup Semi Final at Rothwell tonight was postponed due to a water-logged pitch. St James Park was also under water in some areas following the terrential downpours over the area this afternoon.

saints have announced today that St James Park will host the following game next Wednesday evening - 13th February :

MK League Representative Side U 15’s vs. Luton Town 15’s

The MK side is likely to feature members of the Saints Under 15 squad

Kick Off is at 7.30pm - spectators are welcome

Sunday 3rd February

Saints Football Quiz Night was won by 'The Gerry Hat-Tricks'. In total 11 teams took part, many thanks to all who attended

Saturday 2nd February

Brackley Town Saints announce Junior Tournament on the weekend of 10th/11th May. E-mail here for full details and application forms.

Friday 25th January

Striker Signs

Saints have signed 20 year old striker Jerome Anderson, on a months loan from Stevenage Borough.

Previously with Oxford United the front man nade his debut and scored in Saturdays clash with Gloucester City at St James' Park after boss David Oldfield finalised the move with the Hertfordshire clubs Manager, Peter Taylor on Friday.

Tuesday 22nd January

The club were today waiting to complete the formalities of Robbie Beards' move to BGB Midlands side Leamington.

His last goal for Saints came in the 6 - 0 home win over Cheshunt (above) on 5th January. We wish Robbie all the best in his future career and thank him for his efforts whilst at Brackley.

Sunday 20th January

Saints will now travel to Swindon Supermarine on Tuesday 4th March, kick off 7.45pm

Saturday 19th January

Todays game at Chippenham Town has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Friday 18th January

Saints have signed defender Craig Richards, on loan for a month from Conference outfit Salisbury City. If, as is likely, the match tomorrow at Chippenham is postponed the first game he will be eligible for is next weekend home encounter with Gloucester City at St James Park.

Saturday 12th January

Brackley Town pleased to be able to announce they have today completed the signing of former striker Russell Dunkley.

After the formalities of the signing Saints boss David Oldfield said 'I am pleased to welcome Russell back to Brackley, When here previously he did very well and he adds to our firepower to create ever more competition for places. We are always looking to strengthen the squad to compliment the good players we already have. I look forward to working with him and wish him a successful time with the club'

Dunkley was part of the Saints squad that won the Hellenic League in the 2003/04 season and then moved on, the last two seasons appearing for Woodford United.

After a sucessful period there (40 goals over the two seasons) he attracted the interest of newly promoted Leamington and moved there last summer.

He joins Saints after appearing in the Brakes FA Trophy exit at Halifax Town last week.

Dunks signed for the club this morning (Saturday) after 1st team training and will be in the squad for Saints next match ( away at Swindon Supermarine on Tuesday 15th January).

Wednesday 9th January

New Manager Required Under 8's

Brackley Town FC are looking to recruit/train a new manager for our next U8's in preperation for the 2008/9 season starting in Sept 2008.

Training will be available to reach a minimum Coaching Qualification Level 1 (2 weekends) 

The team will progress through from our Soccer Developement sessions.

The pitch for training and matches has been organised. For more information please contact our

Welfare Officer Margaret Oliver on 01280 702915.

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Sat 2nd Feb

  Steve Marshalls

"Hilarious"

Hypnotic Show

 and Disco

£5 per ticket

Volunteers must 18 or over

Contact the club 01280 702915 or call in after 5pm any day (7pm Mon and Tues)

Wednesday 2nd January

Local firm M Page Builders were match sponsors of the Corby Town game on New Years Day. Martin and Alex Page seen here, in front of the companys perimeter board, receiving a signed ball from Saints coach Matt Haycocks.

Tuesday 1st January 2007

Supporters New Year Raffle Draw takes place

Jeff Peyton-Bruhl of Hyundai Motor UK along with Ken Castle, Andy Cox and Phil Lines draw the New year Raffle at St James' Park today - results below

Prize Number	Description	Winning Ticket	Winner
1	Hyundai for 6 months	0616	A Wilson
2	3 Mobile Phone (Pay as you go)	0619	A Wilson
3	Meal for 2 at Rolands	2429	S Castle
4	Health & Beauty treatments at HRH Hair	1600	I Curtis
5	DeLonghi Coffee maker	2291	L Clark
6	Matchball sponsor at BTFC	2301	M Clarke & S Morgan
7	Mascot at BTFC	2022	A Bush
8	BTFC Home Shirt	0002	B Rose
9	LEGEA Match Football	1867	G Hadland
10	Sweets	0576	M Hunt

 

Thursday 20th December

Re-arranged games:

Tuesday 15th January Swindon Supermarine vs Brackley Town

Tuesday 29th January Hitchin Town vs Brackley Town

Tuesday 18th December

Midfielder Simon Hollis has left Saints to join Solihull Moors

Saturday 15th December

Re-arranged game

29th January

Hitchin Town vs Brackley Town

Kick Off 7.45pm

Tuesday 4th December

The Board of Brackley Town FC is pleased to announce that today we have appointed David Oldfield as our new first team Manager. We are very excited to be welcoming David back to the club and wish him every success in his new role. David comes to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge and we are looking forward to working with him.
 
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many applicants who applied for the vacancy and wish them all the best for their future careers
  

David Oldfield played for the Saints during the 2005/06 season, including in the play-off final when he scored one of thegoals in the narrow 3-2 defeat to Hemel Hempstead.

He then moved to Stafford Rangers as Assistant manager to Phil Robinson, departing last week. Last Saturday he played for Tamworth FC.

He began his playing career with Luton Town before moving to Manchester City and then Leicester City, for whom he made almost 200 appearances in 5 years.

He returned to Luton then on to Peterborough, Stoke and Oxford United, this time as first team coach.

The new boss will meet the squad at training this week and take charge of his first game at Swindon Supermarine on Saturday.

Sunday 25th November

Due to Hitchin Towns' involvement in an FA Trophy replay, the game at the Hertforsshire club scheduled for Tuesday 27th Nov. will now be re-arranged at a later date.

Monday 19th November

Saints have signed attacking midfielder/striker Chris Harper from Witney Town, he goes straight into the squad for tomorrows ERREA cup tie at Banbury

Saturday 17th November

The Morning after the Night before

Brian Martin (head shave) and Mark Webb (chest wax) at todays game vs. Team Bath, both helped the club raise over £400 toward the BBC Children in Need campaign

Friday 16th November

A total of £400 was raised at the family disco towards this years BBC Children in Need appeal. A big thankyou to everyone that came to the evening, especially Mark Webb (who had his chest waxed!!!) and Brian Martin (who had his head shaved!).

Pictures to follow!

Thursday 15th November

Saints sign Rickards

Brackley Town have tonight (15th Nov.) completed the signing of Striker Scott Rickards.

The 26 year old Tamworth based player has had spells with Tamworth, Redditch, Kidderminster Harriers and Alfreton after coming through the ranks at Derby County.

Rickards goes into the squad for Saturdays home clash with Team Bath

Tuesday 13th November

Saints have signed midfielder Simon Hollis from Redditch United last week. The midfielder goes straight into the squad for tonights game with in form Bashley.

Monday 12th November

Striker Danny Spencer has moved to Blue Square North side Redditch United and Andy Williams has moved to BGB South & West outfit Didcot Town

The club wishes both players well in their future careers.

In has come striker Ricky Muggleton

Wednesday 7th November

2008 calenders, featuring pictures from the end of season presentation and the recent win vs. Banbury, available now - £8 (£7.50 for supporters club members)

Tuesday 6th November

In the 3rd round of the ERREA Cup Saints have been drawn away at Banbury united.

The match will take place on Tuesday 20th November.

Sunday 4th November

A titanic battle at St James Park today saw an expectant crowd thrilled by a scintialting display of attacking football from both sides in the Supporters vs Staff match.

The staff pressurised the supporters goal early on but solid defending and fine 'keeping kept the scores level until mid-way through the first half when an unlucky deflection of Supporters Skipper Chris Gee ran loose in the area and was hammered home from close range.

A few tactical changes followed and the supporters responded with a Jonny Phillips goal, Phillips, the subject of much interest from the watching Director of Football took his chance well, though he had missed three sitters before that!!

Half time came with the scores level.

Supporters Manager Mo Sumner tinkered with his squad, to the extent that they tried to start the second half with 13 players on the pitch, eagle eyed linesman Stephen Toghill spotted this and alerted the referree!

The game developed into a midfield tussle. Smart interplay from the Staff team often carved the supporters defence apart (both of them!) but they stood firm. Up front for the Supporters Sean Gardener had a chance near the end, from the edge of the box his fierce drive just shaved the upright and the scores stayed level.

The dreaded shootout followed, the first 4 kicks from the staff were all put away whilst, alas, the supporters missed one and had one smartly saved by an athletic Brian Jones in goal.

So the staff win this time, we await the re-match with baited breath!!

Northants Senior Cup fixture arranged

Tuesday 6th November

Raunds FC vs Brackley Town FC

kick off 7.45pm

Saturday 3rd November

BGB Premier results

Bedford Town 1 - 1 Rugby Town

Cheshunt 2 - 0 Cirencester Town

Merthyr Tydfil 3 - 1 Swindon Supermarine

Tiverton Town 1 - 1 Halesowen

up-dated table

Monday 29th October

BRACKLEY TOWN U15'S RAISED £557 AT THEIR RACE NIGHT 26TH OCTOBER AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO CAME ALONG, SPONSORED HORSES ETC

Friday 26th October

TWO LEAVE

Roger Ashby has released two players from his squad, Tony Fontanelle and Ollie Stanbridge.They follow striker Justin Jackson who left a couple of weeks ago. Fontanelle joined Saints in 2006 and has made 37 appearances, scoring twice. Stanbridge joined the club in the close season from neighbours banbury, he has appeared 8 times, scoring one goal, last Tuesday in the win over Woodford United.

Ollie Stanbridge

Boss Ashby was full of praise for both players ' Both are quality lads and have conducted themselves this season in a very professional manner.

Tony Fontanelle

It is one of the hardest things to do in football, to tell players their chances are limited and in light of the new players that have come to the club in the last couple of weeks this is probably the right time for them to move on'

The club would like to wish both players well in their futures and thank them for their efforts whilst at St James Park.

Tuesday 23rd October

The mid-week win against Woodford United sees Saints progress to play Raunds in the next round fo the Northants Senior Cup

Sunday 21st October

PLAYERS WANTED

Director of Football Phil Lines is looking for players to play in a match on Sunday 4th November. The match will be between BTFC Supporters (the team Phil will manage) and the clubs footballing staff.

Any supporters interested in playing can contact the club either by e-mail or phone (01280 704077). Players must be physically fit! and available to play on the day, kick off 11am.

Spectators are welcome to the match that will be played at St James' Park.

FOOTBALL QUIZ NIGHT

Sunday 11th November

7.15 - 9.15

Teams of up to 4 people, entry £12 per team

Friday 19th October

Ashby Swoops for Kearns

Roger Ashby last night captured the signing of midfielder Jamie Kearns from Hemel Hempstead Town. Kearns 27, was a substitute in the game against Brackley last weekend and comes to SJP with a good pedigree.

An attacking midfield player, Jamie joined Hemel from Rugby Town. He began his career as a Youth Team regular for Aston Villa in the same side as Gareth Barry and Darius Vassell, before spells at Reading (loan), Tamworth, Grantham Town, Kettering Town and Aylesbury United.

He becomes the managers third signing within a week, following the permanent signing of Martin Reeves from Hucknall Town and the loan signing of Lee Tomlin from Rushden & Diamonds. He goes straight into the Brackley squad for the FA Trophy game away at Halesowen Town.

 

World Cup Football Star Comes To Helmdon - Thursday 8th November

Helmdon Sports Club proudly announces it's first Annual Sportsmen's Dinner with Mark Wright former England, Liverpool, Derby, Southampton and Oxford United footballer, at Silverstone Golf Club on Thursday 8th November.

Mark has had a colourful playing and management career which saw him help England reach the World Cup Semi Final's at Italia 90, and he made 45 appearances for England. His domestic career started at Oxford United and saw him play at Southampton and Derby before a big money move to Liverpool to replace the recently retired Alan Hanson. In 1992 he captained Liverpool to FA Cup glory, in total he made 536 appearances in a career that spanned 18 yrs and included playing with the likes of Kevin Keegan, Peter Shilton, Terry Butcher, Robbie Fowler, Gary Lineker and Paul Gascoigne.

His Management Career has seen him manage Oxford Utd, Chester and Peterborough.

The evening will include a 3 course meal and the very funny Irish comedian Paddy Greene

An auction of sports memorabilia will also take place which will include items from Paul Gascoigne, George Best, Shane Warne and many many more.......

For Tickets and more information please contact

Karl Leitelmayer - Tel: 01280 850028 or 07970 566065

Dave Bridger - Tel: 01295 760362 or 07957 571073

Chris Page - Tel: 07771 657966

Sunday 14th October

Brackley Town Under 15's are holding a Race Night on Friday 26th October, from 7.30pm.

The aim is to raise fund for the teams' tour of Holand next year.

All are welcome, entry is just £1, racecards £1- buy a horse for £3

Tote betting available on all races.

Friday 12th October

Another new face arrives - this time on loan

Brackley Town have signed striker Lee Tomlin from Rushden & Diamonds on loan.

Tomlin joined the Northants side in January 2005, following his release by Leicester City. In October 2005, he became Rushden & Diamonds youngest ever player when he came on as a substitute, and throughout the rest of the season he made several more substitute appearances, but his first start came in November 2005, in an FA Cup 1st round replay against Halifax Town.

Before the 2006/07 season, Tomlin attracted the attention of several big clubs, such as Liverpool and Chelsea, earning a trial with the first. During last season he made more starts and became more of a regular in the Rushden & Diamonds side. He scored his first goal for the club against Weymouth and then immediately followed this with another goal, this time against in the FA Cup 4th qualifying round. He scored a total of 5 goals during the season, playing as a forward and on both wings.

He has started pre-season for the 2007-08 season strongly, scoring against Nottingham Forest in pre season and providing good competition up front for Simeon Jackson and Michael Rankine. In all he has made 5 starts this term and 10 appearances as substitute.

Rushden completed the loan signing of Grays forward Craig McAllister yesterday and Saints boss Roger Ashby was quick to move in for the youngster.

Like other new signing Martin Reeves, Tomlin goes straight into the squad for the home game on Saturday against Hemel Hempstead.

Thursday 11th October

Ashby swoops to sign Reeves

Brackley Town have announced the signing of Martin Reeves, from Conference North side Hucknall Town

The 26 year old Birmingham born midfielder links up again with boss Roger Ashby who he was with previously at Nuneaton, before that with Leicester City, Hull City (on loan), Northampton Town and Aldershot. Whilst with Leicester he appeared in the Premiership 5 times (2001 – 02) and scored his first professional goal whilst on loan to Hull in 2003.

Joins Saints from Hucknall Town (Blue Square North) for whom he has started 6 times and made one subs. appearance in their league games this season.

Reeves was in Ashbys’ squad that reached the third qualifying Round of the FA Cup a couple of years ago and played as a substitute in the match at The Riverside against Middlesbrough.

Boss Roger Ashby was pleased with his new signing

'we have been looking for a midfield player for a while and Martin fits the bill, although he's still relatively young he has a lot of experience. He's well known to me from my time with him at Nuneaton and he wil add extra quality, something we need at a time with both Dave Savage and Elliot Sandy injured'

He goes straight into the squad for Saturdays table topping clash with Hemel Hempstead at St James' Park.

Wednesday 10th October

BGB Premier Result

Corby Town 1 - 2 Team Bath

Tuesday 9th October

BGB Premier Results

Bashley 2 – 1 Cheshunt

Bedford Town 1 – 1 Hemel Hempstead Town

Chippenham Town 5 – 1 Tiverton Town  

Cleveden Town 0 – 2 Bromsgrove Rovers  

Halesowen Town 4 – 1 Kings Lynn

Hitchin Town 0 – 0 Rugby Town

Mangotsfield 2 – 2 Swindon Supermarine

Saints retain top spot

Table

Monday 8th October

Regarding England match 3pm on Saturday

A request was made by Brackley Town to have an earlier kick off this coming Saturday against Hemel Hempstead, to allow both sets of supporters the opportunity to watch the England game directly after the match.

Although the BGB Football league were agreeable and officials at Hemel had no problem wih our request their manager declined it.

The game will be on the big screen in the bar on Saturday afternoon and we apologise for the inconvienience

Sunday 7th October

Roger Ashby's notes from Saturdays programme (edited)

'To win a local derby game is always a good thing, but the manner in which we applied ourselves in the second half of last weeks game, and kept going right to the end of the match was fantastic. The just reward was two late goals and memories that will live in our minds for a long time.

The support at the game was especially pleasing, with the new stand open to see over 700 people in the ground was superb. I know a lot of effort went into advertising the game locally and the club owes a big thank you to everyone who was involved in that. Obviously Banbury brought a lot of support with them, but even so, it looked like well over half the crowd was behind us which means getting on for 400 people cheering us on, that makes a huge difference to the players, lets hope for more of the same.

To see the scenes when Tom scored our second you’d have thought we’d have won the cup! There were a few nervy moments after that but we defended well and came out with a win. It also meant we currently top the league, though at this early stage the table means nothing it is a nice position to be in. There is also a race developing to be top goal-scorer, Elliot and Tom both on 6 goals at the moment.

This stage of the season is very important, the way we perform in the run of games we have up to Christmas will go a long way to determining our aspirations for the season, there are a lot of games in a short space of time, I think we have something like 15 games before the festive period, that’s a lot of points at stake.

It’s testament to one of the un-sung members of my team that we have the players in a position to play as often as they do. Ian Maskell works very hard, not just on match-days but on training nights as well. He is dedicated to the team and this club and we are very lucky to have him in our squad.

With the postponement of the Woodford game on Tuesday we have had a chance to re-charge our batteries. On the injury front Andy Williams has now fully recovered from his knock, he Robbie Beard and Ollie Stanbridge have played for Hook Norton this week to regain match sharpness, Steve Jackman too is now playing again but will need a few games out on loan to be match fit and in consideration for a first team start. '

Saturday 6th October

The Lets Go Disco Stand was officially opened

Click Picture for link to Let's Go Disco site

Thursday 4th October

BRACKLEY TOWN FC

NEW BREAKFAST CLUB

EVERY SATURDAY 10 TILL 12

COME AND TRY OUR LUXURY COOKED BREAKFAST

Mega Breakfast £3.95

Mini Breakfast £3.95

Big screen TV – SKY & SETENTA

Daily Papers

Tea & Coffee available

Ample free, long term parking

Tuesday 2nd October

Managers notes from Saturdays programme:

'Two weeks ago we entertained Staines Town in the FA Cup hoping that today we would be involved in the 2ns Qualifying Round of the competition, but football, as we all know, can be a surprising game and instead here we are hosting our near neighbours Banbury United. I’d like to welcome Kieren and his team and I’m looking forward to doing battle in a game where the form book and league positions (and just about everything else you can use to predict how a match will go) goes out of the window.

Last Saturday I once again got a great response from the players, bouncing back form the cup exit to win at Yate. After the replay at Staines, a game in which we played extremely well, the whole squad was tired, having gone through extra time and penalties – many arrived home into the early hours of the morning. After a light training session last Thursday we prepared for Yate and got the result we wanted – it may have been a bit scrappy but in football you have to do that sometimes. We took our opportunities as they came and we were very strong at the back, keeping a clean sheet is always important in such games.

Obviously the game today is important locally but also in relation to the season as a whole. We have built a good momentum and are looking to carry this on into the Autumn. We have been forced to re-shuffle the side throughout the season so far, with suspensions and injuries, but all the squad members have been supportive of each other and the club, I know they are all keen to play today putting me as a Manager in a great position.

Finally, i see the Junior sections have now started their campaigns, I wish them all well this season. I’d encourage you to take time to watch the other teams at this football club if you can. All the staff put in a tremendous amount of work to get these boys playing and who knows, you might just be watching a star of the future!

Enjoy the game today, get behind the players in the right way and hopefully we will all look back on the match as a great event and an advert for local football'

Monday 1st October

Tomorrow nights match vs Woodford United has been postponed. Woodford drew in the FA Cup on saturday and so the replay takes place this week.

Saturdays crowd of 719 was the second highest in the Southern League this season so far. The club would like to thank everyone that came to the match and look forward to seeing many of you again.

Tom Winters is now joint top goalscorer with Elliot Sandy following his winner on Saturday, both players are towards the top of the league scoring charts. Danny spencer has now scored in 3 consecutive league games, he was voted Man of the Match on Saturday.

Local side Buckingham Town Under 18's have progressed in the FA Youth Cup - sponsored by EON. They have an attractive fxture against Oxford City on Tuesday 9th october in the next round - kick off 7.45. The Buckingham side are managed by Saints reserve 'keepers Dad - John Willshere, who also supplies photographs for our website.

Matchball sponsor Clark Howes with Craig Farley

Saturday 29th September

Supporters are urged to arrive at the ground as early as possible for todays game. There is limited parking available at St James Park, on a first come first served basis, other parking available in the Industrial Estates, Brackley Cricket Cluband street parking along Banbury Road.

Please be aware of town centre parking restrictions that are enforced until 6pm on Saturdays.

Friday 28th September

One consequence of the re-arranged first team game is that the Under 15 Saints will play their Midland Premier Division match against Evesham United tomorrow at Middleton Cheney, kick off 10.30am. The squad, currently top of the league, will then be at St James' Park for the afternoon derby with Banbury.

Supporters wil notice some additions in and around St James Park at Saturdays game. A 'welcome to Brackley Town' and 'Next Fixture' sign will great everyone as they approach the ground, plus the final cladding of the 'Lets Go Disco' stand is due to be complete. The stand will be officially opened prior to kick off on Saturday.

Thursday 27th September

New stock has arrived in the shop and will be on sale at Saturdays game. Pop in and have a look, BTFC logo'd mousemats, babies bibs, umbrella's, cuff links and much more.

Wednesday 26th September

The new stand at the cricket club end of the ground, sponsored by Let's go Disco, is due to be opened prior to this Saturdays game with Banbury.

Tuesday 25th September

Supporters are remined there is a supply of posters to advertise Saturdays match at the club, variety of sizes/colours, just pop into the clubhouse and get a supply.

Friday 21st September

The club have announced the re-arrangement of the home fixture with Banbury United. With both teams exiting the FA Cup the match, due to be played 4th December, will now take place a week on Saturday - 29th September, kick off 3.00pm

Tuesday 11th September

Brackley Town launch partnership with fans group

 Brackley Town FC are to introduce an exclusive match-day bar for members of its independent Supporters Club.

 On all first team match-days a section of the clubhouse will be reserved for members use, plus guests of the club, sponsors and players. The first game when this will be in operation is next weeks FA Cup Qualifying match versus Staines Town (15 th Sept. 3pm kick off)

 The bar will be open from 2pm on all 1 st team match-days and have its own dedicated bar staff, as well as an opportunity for supporters to vote on their man of the match and present the award to the winning player.

 Sara Crannage, club Chairman commented

'‘ After a very productive supporters club meeting last week this great idea was born and we are very happy to support this members bar starting this Saturday at the Staines FA Cup game. We hope it will bring our supporters club members together, attract new ones and give members more benefits.

The club will be providing a glass of bubbly to every member at the launch party on Saturday 2pm. We would like to thank the founder members of the supporters club for all their hard work and commitment, which they give to the club.’'

 Chairman of the supporters club, Jeff Peyton-Bruhl added “we really want to grow our numbers so that there are more of us to support and help the club in its move up the divisions and bring even better quality football to Brackley. The members bar and the other benefits that members receive are our way of rewarding people making that small commitment to join the supporters club.”

Membership for the supporters club is £5 for adults and just £10 for a family (2 adults & unlimited children) concessions apply for OAP & students (£3). Forms will be available and membership starts immediately so anyone joining this weekend can enjoy the benefits straight away, that also include discount on the clubs new replica kit, discounted rates for away match travel (when arranged) and priority booking for club events.

 Saturday 8th September

Brackley Town Supporters Club sponsored today's match ball at Gloucester - detail here

Friday 7th September

Entry Price Clarification :

The prices to enter the ground for 1st team matches this season include a concession price of £4 for full-time students aged 16 - 18 provided a valid student ID is shown at the turnstile on entry to the ground

Wednesday 5th September

Managers Programme notes from 4th Sept. (edited)

Against a very good Chippenham side on Saturday, for the neutral I guess it was a good game of football. From our point of view, having got back to lead 2-1 we could have done without half time as we were creating chances and looking like going further ahead. We can learn from the game in that if we make mistakes in any area of the pitch we will get punished at this higher level. Concentration throughout the 90 minutes is key. On a positive note we got a couple of goals and could have scored more.

We knew at some point a defeat would happen, we have no devine right to win football games. Tonight is another challenge against a massive club, the favourites to win the title this season. It is great to attract such clubs to St James’ Park and it makes you realise the level of football we are competing at now.

Kings Lynn have played all their games so far away from home, and that is not easy especially bearing in mind the travelling they have to do from their Norfolk base. You only have to see the current league table to realise they will be a threat for the title. We must work hard to get a result. I have told the players not to get there heads down, it is how we react to Saturdays defeat tonight and at Gloucester on Saturday that is important and I’ll be looking at that tonight. The players that came in to the side on Saturday earned the right to be there and have a chance as individuals within a team to retain their place.

It was nice to see over 300 spectators here on Saturday and the support is very much appreciated by me and the players. It is important that we continue to improve the attendances. The more people that come, the more we can invest in facilities and the team as the season progresses.

Tuesday 4th September

A reminder of the PARKING situation ahead of the likely large crowd for tonights game.

Tonights programme includes Director of Football Phil Lines' thoughts on the start to the new season, an article from goalkeeping coach Pete Riches, Roger Ashby's reaction to Saturdays game and much more. Programmes cost £1.50.

Sunday 2nd September

Brackley Town Under 10's, managed by Robin Walker, won the Brackley Athletic Tournament (for their age group) earlier today, this followed two friendly wins on Saturday.

Saturday 1st September

The crowd today of 302 was very encouraging for the club, especially bearing in mind the Brackley Athletic tournament that was being played over the weekend.

Chippenham had a fair number of fans but even so it is very pleasing to see so many Brackley people taking an interest, a big thankyou to everyone who came for your support.

Don't miss Saints next home game vs Kings Lynn on Tuesday 4th September - Kick Off 7.45pm

Managers programme notes - Chippenham Town (abbreviated)

It is still early days and there is a long way to go in the season but I am extremely satisfied with the way the players have adjusted to my style of management and responded to what has been required of them.

Over the course of the season we are going to be tested as a team, no more so than in the next two matches, Chippenham today, perform consistently well and are usually placed towards the top of the league, and pre-season title favourites Kings Lynn next Tuesday. Hopefully we can come through these two games with our unbeaten record still intact.

What has also been pleasing is the support the team has had on its’ travels. We have all been really pleased in the way the supporters have got behind the team and I would urge this to continue and make as much noise as possible, including here at St James’ Park.

On the playing front Les Hines has decided to leave Brackley to link up with last weeks’ opponents Bromsgrove Rovers. Although only with me a short time I am aware of the great job he did under Phil Lines’ stewardship during the Championship winning side last season. He needed to play full-time so it was obviously in his interests to move on, I trust you will all join me in wishing him well in the future.

Finally, I hope you all enjoy the game today and I very much look forward to seeing you on Tuesday when we host Kings Lynn. I would encourage you to bring along friends and neighbours to this and the forthcoming home games. Support means so much to the players and it is in all our interests to raise the profile of the club within Brackley and the surrounding area. That, as management, players and especially supporters is something we can all help with.

Friday 31st August

Work continues on the new stand, click here for full details.

In tomorrows programme Francis Oliver (Financial Director) explains some of the headaches involved at the start of a new season & boss Roger Ashby has a message for supporters. There's a round up of all the results in the BGB Premier Division, Saints stats and details of all the fixtures for BrackleyTown teams during September plus a 'special' picture on the front cover!

 

 

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