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News Items News items from Odd Down AFC  30 Jul 2010 - Pictures of the Keynsham Town game
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top ^ 26 Jul 2010 - Keynsham Town Late addition to pre-season friendlies | Odd Down Manager Lee Burns has added an additional fixture for pre season when Odd Down host Keynsham Town this Thursday evening 29th July at Combe Hay Lane kick off 7:45pm
Keynsham manager Steve Cains has agreed to bring his team over on Thursday, we had two very good entertaining games against them last season |
top ^ 25 Jul 2010 - Pictures of the Hengrove Athletic and Nothfield Town game | | Click on the gallary to find the pictures from the Hengrove Athletic and Northfield Town game. |
top ^ 24 Jul 2010 - Northfield Town Report | Odd Down 1 - 1 Northfield Town
This was a physical freindly for Odd Down who played Northfield Town a side from Coventry who have travelled down to play us. Both teams played well in an exciting game, with Jamie Taylor scoring our only goal and keeper Andy King saving a last minute penalty.
Odd Down Squad:
1. Steve Scannell
2. James Moon
3. Brad Newman
4. Gary Powell
5. Mark Keen
6. Rich Dawley
7. Gino Necco
8. Dave Pearse
9. Jamie Taylor Goal 38mins
10. Matty Rawlings
11. Fabian McCarthy
Subs:
12. Justin Pritchard on 62mins for M.Rawlings
13. Andy King on 70mins for S.Scannell
14. Adam Sardo on 70mins for R.Dawley
15. Steve Machin on 70mins for J.Taylor
16. Sub Not Used
17. Lee O'Brien on 62mins for M.Keen
18. Lee Burns on 81mins for G.Powell
Man Of The Match: Gino Necco
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top ^ 24 Jul 2010 - Hengrove Match Report | Hengrove Athletic 1 - 1 Odd Down
This was an in intense freindly played at a good pace, the Odd Down team played really well creating a number of chances and being solid at the back.
Manager Lee Burns said he was pleased with the workout and was impressed with the players.
Odd Down Squad:
1. Tristan Westlake
2. Mark Keen
3. Brad Newman
4. Gary Powell
5. Lee Bridson
6. Rich Dawley
7. Gino Necco
8. Dave Pearse
9. Justin Pritchard
10. Matty Rawlings
11. Fabian McCarthy
Subs:
12. Adam Sardo on 70 mins for R.Dawley
13. Andy King on h-t for T.Westlake
14. Jamie Taylor on h-t for M.Rawlings
15. Steve Machin on 70mins for J.Pritchard
16. Lee Burns
17. Lee O'Brien on 70mins for M.Keen
Man Of The Match: Dave Pearse |
top ^ 22 Jul 2010 - Hengrove Preview | We travel away tonight in our second pre-season game to Hengrove Athletic of the Toolstation League First Division, this game will kick off at 7.30pm.
Manager Lee Burns said "Having played for many years in the Western League, I have made some very good friends, lots of enemies too, but the Hengrove guys would certainly fall in to the first category. Jamie Hillman their Manager and I talk on a regular basis about teams, their strengths and weaknesses last season which was helpful with the run in of games in the promotion push.
We had two very difficult games against Hengrove last season but managed to pick up maximum points home and away 2-1 on both occasions. Gino Necco being a thorn in their side at home grabbing both goals and two stunning goals away first by Jamie Taylor and the second a fine left footed finish by Simon Charity gave us the victory away.
This will be a real test for us tonight and am looking forward to another 90 minutes on the road to fitness levels for the start of the season opener at Bitton
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top ^ 21 Jul 2010 - pictures of the Chippenham Town game | | click on the gallary to find the pictures from the Chippenham game |
top ^ 20 Jul 2010 - Ben Curtis update | We would like to wish Ben Curtis a speedy recovery after his bad injury that will keep him out of action for the majority of the impending season.
Ben dislocated his ankle and has torn ligaments and a snapped fibula. Ben will have a pin put in place once the swelling has gone down and will be in Hospital for up to 12 days.
We would also like to take this opportunity to wish Ben and his partner Kelly good luck ahead of the impending birth of their baby son that is due in the coming weeks.
Ben has been an integral part of Mark's and Lee's promotion winning team over the past season after coming through the Odd Down ranks from youth in to the first team
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top ^ 18 Jul 2010 - Odd Down 0 - 1 Chippenham Town | Odd Down lost by a single goal against Southern League Chippenham in an exciting game, played at the University of Bath. The game was played in a great spirit and the large crowd fully enjoyed. Lee Burns said of the game " It was a good workout for the lads and a good start to our pre-season, all the lads showed up well against a team playing two leagues higher than us".
There was however a serious injury to centre half Ben Curtis, it looks as though Ben has dislocated his ankle and the club wishes him well, and hopefully he'll have a speedy recovery
The Squad:
1. Andrew King (Chris Manns 62mins)
2. Mark Keen (Lee O'Brien 59)
3. Gary Powell (Lee Burns 78)
4. Lee Bridson
5. Ben Curtis (Brad Newman 20)
6. Simon Charity (Steve Machin 62)
7. Gino Necco (James Moon 68)
8. Dave Pearse (Mark Keen 82)
9. Jamie Taylor (Justin Pritchard h-t)
10. Matt Rwalings (Andy Keen 64)
11. James Moon ( Fabian McCarthy h-t) |
top ^ 15 Jul 2010 - Burns looking forward to Bluebirds clash | We begin are 2010/11 season by playing Chippenham Town FC of the Southern League in a pre-season friendly 3pm kick-off, this game will be played at the University of Bath as are pitch is not quite ready yet. Please come along and support the boys on Saturday as this is a massive game for the club and will give a real indication of how far we have come since Lee Burns took over a year ago. All this seasons new signings will be on show.
Lee Burns is a Chippenham Town FC legend having led the team out on there FA Vase final appearance 10 years ago at Wembley and these are his thoughts ahead of the game.
"I obviously have an affinity with Chippenham Town after spending five fantastic seasons with them captaining the side throughout my time there. Having achieved many things such as winning promotion to the Sothern League, back to back Les Philips cup wins and of course playing in the FA Vase Final at Wembley was an incredible time looking back and it feels very strange that it is now ten years on since that special day".
"The most amazing thing was the relationships I built with the supporters and the friends that I gained during that time. I am pleased that Adie has agreed to bring his team up and will be a stern test for us and am really looking forward to seeing how far we have come as a team since I took over last year".
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top ^ 15 Jul 2010 - Lee Bridson puts pen to paper | Lee Burns has added experienced left sided defender Lee Bridson to the squad. Lee who has played for Almondsbury in the Helenic league last season and previously for Yate Town goes straight in to the squad for Saturday friendly against Chippeham Town.
Lee is an outstanding defender, he is big and strong and is a winner and i am sure he will be a great asset to the team said Burns
Lee has been impressed with the set up and enjoyed the training and can't wait to get going.
Simon Charity has also committed himself for another season along with Bradley Newman who turned down offers from Devizes Melksham and Corsham to stay with the team that he helped get promoted back to the Premier |
top ^ 12 Jul 2010 - Chippenham Town game to be played at Bath University | Due to the lack of rain in recent weeks, the pitch will be not be ready in time for the opening friendly against prestigious opposition Chippenham Town on Saturday 17th of July 3:00pm kick off
After investing heavily in the pitch for the coming season back in the Premier of the Western League, the Odd Down football committee has decided to changed the location of the match to the premier pitch at Bath University where the surface is already excellent and will provide a fitting venue for the game.
Adie Mings has agreed to bring his team along and give us a tough opening pre-season fixture said Burns and it is a shame that the pitch isn't going to be ready in time, but because of the severe lack of rain in recent weeks, the deep seeding hasn't had the opportunity to grow through as much as we had liked and had no alternative to play the game at the University.
All supporters are welcome along and the pitch is the first one you come across as you enter the University grounds
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top ^ 11 Jul 2010 - League Fixtures Released | The fixtures are now out for the new season, are 1st gameback in the Premier Division is away to local neighbours Bitton AFC with a 3.00pm on Saturday 7th August. This is sure to be a good game against a established Premier Division club, all the boys would appreciate your support home and away so please come along and support your local club. The rest of the league fixtures for August are as follows:
Home Bristol Manor Farm - Tues 10th 7.45pm K.O
Away Bishop Sutton - Weds 18th 7.30pm K.O
Home Corsham Town - Sat 21st 3.00pm KO |
top ^ 11 Jul 2010 - Cup Fixtures Released | In the FA Cup we have been drawn against Verwood Town of the Sydenhams (wessex) League Division One. This is Verwoods first ever game in the FA Cup. Manager Lee Burns said "the fa cup is very important to our club, we would really appreciate some good support, the substantial prize money on offer and the media coverage we can gain from the FA Cup could give the whole club a real boost".
In the FA Vase we are at home to Wells City, we had two excellent game against Wells City last season and we look forward to welcoming them to the Lew Hill Memorial Ground.
In the Somerset Premier Cup, we have been drawn away to League One Yeovil Town. The game will be played at Huish Park. This is a great chance for the players to showcase there talents against quality opposition in a League One stadium.
In the Les Phillips Cup we have been drawn away against Shepton Mallet.
All fixtures details have now been updated. |
top ^ 7 Jul 2010 - Prolific goal machine signs for Odd Down | Justin Pritchard has put pen to paper and signed for Odd Down and is looking forward to working with Lee Burns Mark Keen and new Coach Gary Powell.
Justin has an excellent pedigree after playing for Bristol Rovers, Bath City, Merthyr Tydfil and Weton Super Mare and will add strength to the forward line.
Lee has also completed the signing of Fabian McCarthy who played for Cadbury Heath and Keynsham last season and Kristen Douglas from Hallen. More signings are expected in the following week to complete the squad for the coming season |
top ^ 2 Jul 2010 - New players arrive | Odd Down are pleased to welcome Dave Pearse to the squad. Dave started his senior career with Odd Down and has gone on to establish himself at senior level with Taunton Town and Street before returning to Odd Down.
Mark Wall has also made the short journey from Radstock and has put pen to paper and we also welcome Mark to the squad.
All of last season's squad has been retained with Matty Rawlins, Gino Necco, Mark Keen, Dave Cooper, Ritchie Chandler, Steve Machin, Rich Dawley, Ben Curtis, Simon Charity, James Moon and Lee Burns committing themselves for the coming season.
Further players are expected to be joining in the coming weeks with certain players away on Holiday
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top ^ 2 Jul 2010 - Gary Powell appointed Player coach | Gary Powell has been appointed player coach for Odd Down. Gary comes with great pedigree after leaving Hallen where he was a player coach last season. Gary was looking for a new challenge and teaming up with Lee Burns and Mark Keen who he played with at Bath City seemed the obvious choice after enjoying himself with them previously.
Gary was impressed with the ambition showed by Mark and Lee and is looking forward to getting started next Tuesday after returning from his holidays.
Gary who has previously played for Bristol Rovers, Bath City and Yate is a fully qualified FA coach and will be looking to get the Odd Down players in to shape ahead of the return to the Toolstation Premier league
We would like to welcome Gary, he is a genuinely nice guy and certainly knows his Football, and can fill the final piece of the Management jigsaw at Combehay lane
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top ^ 28 Jun 2010 - Chippenham at home, the highlight of pre-season | Manager Lee Burns has pulled off a massive fixture coup by securing southern league premier Chippenham Town at home on Saturday 17th July. Burns commented "this is a great fixture for the club to get and hopefully the people of Odd Down will turn out in force to watch us in what should be a thrilling game against quality opposition from a higher league". The full list of pre season fixtures is:
17th July Chippenham Town Home
22nd July Hengrove Athletic Away
24th July Northfield Town Home
31st July Backwell Away
More fixtures to follow asap.
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top ^ 14 Jun 2010 - Pre-Season Training | Pre season training will commence at the ground on Tuesday 29th June 6:45 for a 7.00pm start . All players welcome and please bring boots and trainers to every session. We will be having assessments on levels of fitness and will be working hard to get everyone up to the level required for the start of the Season
The list of preseason fixtures will follow shortly
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top ^ 14 Jun 2010 - Commercial Managers appointed | Steve Barnes and Mark Smith have been appointed as commercial managers as Odd Down step up their preparations for life in the Toolstation Premier Division.
Their task will be to generate sponsorship for the ambitious club, who were promoted from Division 1 last season.
Downers manager Lee Burns said: "I would like to welcome both Steve and Mark and wish them much success going forward.
"Steve attended around 80 per cent of our games last season, home and away, and felt that he wanted to get more involved and do more for the team. He is a great guy and will be a great asset to
"I understand the drain on resources for clubs at our level and after getting promoted into the Premier Division we will need to be pulling in the right direction."
Anyone interested in sponsoring Odd Down is asked to call Steve on 07827 929415, Mark on 07917 271657 or email supportodddownfc@hotmail.co.uk.
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top ^ 14 Jun 2010 - Yeovil Town away in the Somerset Premier cup | The draw has been made for the Somerset Premier Cup and Odd Down has been given an excellent away draw to League club Yeovil town.
The team will be making the trip to Hardenhuish on the 6th October
Manager Lee Burns will be relishing the prospect of taking his newly promoted team to play at such an excellent ground with all the players looking forward to showing what they can do against such esteemed opposition
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top ^ 14 Jun 2010 - Les Philips Cup | Odd Down has been drawn away to Shepton Mallet in the Les Philips cup.
First Round to be played on Saturday 27th November 2010. |
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