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Des mereDiThWelcome to Shortwood

We welcome Wimborne this evening and hope their trip was a good one. For me Wimborne will be the team to beat come the playoffs so this will be a tough game as will all the games now simply because for the amount of games in such a short space of time . Our last two performances have been very good and the players have earned their victories without question through effort and discipline, we will run out of gas at some point due to the size of squad we have, so managing the tiredness if we can, will be key to

make sure we get through this period with a good level of performance. The boys have responded brilliantly given what the club are going through and I couldn’t be more proud of this group in the way they have gone about their business and I’m sure that they will be giving everything they have to finish as strong as they can. Let’s hope we can give you all something to enjoy tonight Thanks

Des

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SHORTWOOD UNITED WIMbORNE TOWN f.c. MANAGER: DES MEREDITH MANAGER: MATTY HOLMES

ASSISTANT MANAGER: cHRIS bURNS ASSISTANT: DANNY HOLMES

PHYSIO: LIz SPRATT cOAcHES: SHANE TRAYNOR / JOHN MAcEY

KIT: JEff RObbINS

cOLOURS: RED AND WHITE cOLOURS: ORANGE AND WHITE

HARRY PIcKERING (GK) 1 GERARD bENfIELD (GK)

RYAN MEREDITH 2 bILLY MAYbURY(c)

RYAN THWAITE 3 PADDY HESTERRIcH THWAITE 4 SAM DAvIDSON

bEN PRIcTOR 5 MATTY OLDRINGSAM TAYLOR 6 LOUIS KELLAWAY ALEx KIbbLE 7 JAMES STOKOE

JAcK fREEMAN 8 LEE fRANcISNIcK HUMPHREYS 9 TObIAS HOLMES

JORDAN MORRIS 10 LUKE bURbIDGE JORDAN MORRIS 11 JAcK LOvELL

WILL HAWES 12 LUKE HOLMESLEWIS fOGG 14 DAvID WALSH

DAN LANDER 15 bEN WALKER

HARRY bURNS 16 LOYD cOLE

JON DAvIS 17 SAM bAYSTON

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George burton (GK)

George is currently at Hartpury. He comes with experience of the Southern league football having played at Paulton Rovers last season and is a safe pair of hands between the sticks for us.

Ryan Thwaite (Defender)Age 23

Ryan rejoins the club after 2 seasons away , Good all round player that has settled back quickly , with the ability to play several positions he will be a good addition to the squad

Alex Kibble (Midfield) Age 24

Alex has joined us after being asked to have a look with a view to stepping up levels and has adapted well , confident on the ball and fits in to how we want to play .

Ryan Meredith (Midfield) Age 26

Ryan has made his way through the development side into the senior squad this season . Equally comfortable in Defence as in midfield and will be a good addition

ben Prictor (Defender) Age 27

Ben joins us with plenty of experience at this level with 2 seasons at Cirencester in Southern Premier under his belt . Played in Hellenic premier last season whilst recovering from a knee injury , and now feels ready to step up a level once again .

Sam Taylor( Midfield)

Sam joins us from Paulton Rovers, a player that will chip in with his fair share of goals from midfield as well as creating too.

Player profiles: Shortwood UnitedRhys Lovett (Goalkeeper) - Rhys is a second year professional with Cheltenham Town and has been loaned to us for the entire season, a technically ex-cellent keeper with great distribution and handling skills he is hoping that game time with Shortwood will help propel his professional career.

Andy Lewis (Defence) – An excellent signing from near rivals Yate Town. He is a strong centre back, with plenty of Southern League experience with Cinderford Town, who also has ability to also get the ball down and play.

Nick Humphreys (Midfield) – In his fifth season with the club and now established in the first team after spending his first two in the reserves. An attacking left back or midfielder, strong and good in the air.

Liam Meredith (Midfield) – A strong midfield-er making a bid for a regular first team place. Was top scorer for the reserves last year and their player of the year

Nick Peare (Midfield) - Joined this season from Longwell Green. Previous clubs were Taunton and Swindon Supermarine. Pre-ferred position is centre half but can play anywhere on the left hand side.

Sam Mendes (Midfield) – A product of the Cheltenham Town Youth set up, Sam unfortunately got a bad injury when on the verge of a professional contract last Janu-ary. He is a very talented midfielder with excellent tech-nical ability. Sam did spend pre-season with Gloucester City and is now looking to getting back into a run of games at first team level.

Ed Weeks (Defence) - A strong versatile central de-fender who has previously had spells with Taunton and Tiverton Town. Ed is currently studying at Hart-pury College and has been on the Shortwood radar for some time after overcoming a knee injury.

Nathan Marks (Defence) – 18 year old Nathan is a local Stroud lad having attended Maidenhill School in Stonehouse. He has been with Swindon Town but on his release snapped up by Shortwood. A comfortable, quick right back, Nathan has al-ready proved his reliability defensively during pre season.

Richard Thwaite (Defender) Rich joins us from Slimbridge, and will be a good addition to the squad. Is a strong and quick defender who will Give us good options in both penalty areas .

Harry Pickering (Gk) Age 19

Harry has joined us on loan from Forest Green Rovers having been signed by them from Port Vale , Harry made several appearances on the bench for Vale and has good experience at this level having played for Kidsgrove Athletic on loan .

Will Hawes (striker)Will is one that is looking to make the step up from the Development squad this year and get a foot in the door, technically the best in the club.

Liam Meredith (forward) captain Age 27Liam is the final member of last seasons squad that has stayed with the club this year . He will be hoping to get a consistent run in a position that suits him best in the team this year where he can make an impact.

Ashley Davies Joins us from Tuffley Rovers , versatile midfielder/ defender which will be a good addition to the squad with his strength and energy , will also contribute goals.

Jack freeman (Midfield) Age 18

Jack is another one who has stayed with the club from last seasons squad . Jack finished last season well and if he carries the form forward to this season he will be a good member of the squad.

chris burns (Assistant Manager /coach )Chris has had great playing experience at a professional level where he played at clubs such as Portsmouth , Swansea , Bournemouth and Northampton, as well as a more local level for Cheltenham , Forest Green and Gloucester City. His coaching experience abroad in Spain and at Cheltenham will be a big plus for the squad to learn from and will be a big asset to the club.

Des Meredith (Manager)Des steps up to manage to 1st team this season after managing the reserves for 5 years and gaining back to back promotions from the Northern Senior league to where the Development side play now in Hellenic Division 1. Having played at the club for a long time previously Des knows the style of football the club like to play and watch, and together with Chris they will endeavour to get players to enjoy their football and build for the future.

Player profiles: Shortwood UnitedRhys Lovett (Goalkeeper) - Rhys is a second year professional with Cheltenham Town and has been loaned to us for the entire season, a technically ex-cellent keeper with great distribution and handling skills he is hoping that game time with Shortwood will help propel his professional career.

Andy Lewis (Defence) – An excellent signing from near rivals Yate Town. He is a strong centre back, with plenty of Southern League experience with Cinderford Town, who also has ability to also get the ball down and play.

Nick Humphreys (Midfield) – In his fifth season with the club and now established in the first team after spending his first two in the reserves. An attacking left back or midfielder, strong and good in the air.

Liam Meredith (Midfield) – A strong midfield-er making a bid for a regular first team place. Was top scorer for the reserves last year and their player of the year

Nick Peare (Midfield) - Joined this season from Longwell Green. Previous clubs were Taunton and Swindon Supermarine. Pre-ferred position is centre half but can play anywhere on the left hand side.

Sam Mendes (Midfield) – A product of the Cheltenham Town Youth set up, Sam unfortunately got a bad injury when on the verge of a professional contract last Janu-ary. He is a very talented midfielder with excellent tech-nical ability. Sam did spend pre-season with Gloucester City and is now looking to getting back into a run of games at first team level.

Ed Weeks (Defence) - A strong versatile central de-fender who has previously had spells with Taunton and Tiverton Town. Ed is currently studying at Hart-pury College and has been on the Shortwood radar for some time after overcoming a knee injury.

Nathan Marks (Defence) – 18 year old Nathan is a local Stroud lad having attended Maidenhill School in Stonehouse. He has been with Swindon Town but on his release snapped up by Shortwood. A comfortable, quick right back, Nathan has al-ready proved his reliability defensively during pre season.

Jordan Morris

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Wimborne Town was formed in 1878 and became a founder member of the Dorset County FA in 1887. In the 1930’s the Club won the Dorset Division Two title three times, the Dorset Junior Challenge Cup twice and the Dorset Junior Amateur Cup four times.Wimborne’s first senior honour came in 1937 with the Dorset Senior Amateur Cup, a feat not repeated until 1964. In 1981, Wimborne won the Dorset League Division One championship without losing a match. The same year, Wimborne joined the Western League and finished third in Division One in 1984/85.Wimborne Town joined the Wessex League in 1987 and so began a glittering chapter in the Club’s history. Over the following 22 years they won the Wessex League three times (1991/2, 1993/93 & 1999/00) and the Magpies also lifted the Wessex League Cup in 1993/94 to become the first team to achieve the League and Cup double. They repeated that feat in 1999/00 and also won the Dorset Senior Challenge Cup in 1991/92 and 1996/97.Wimborne Town also have a history of achievement in FA competitions. In 1982/83, they reached the FA Cup First Round where they played Aldershot, then a league side. The dream ended there, however, with a 4-0 defeat.And in 1992, the Club reached the FA Vase final, thus becoming the first ever Dorset club to play at Wembley. On a memorable day, under manager Alex Pike, the Magpies lifted the trophy with a 5-3 win over holders Guiseley. That same season, Wimborne also won the Dorset

Senior Challenge Cup and Wessex League championship to complete an historic treble triumph.2009/10 was another milestone for the Magpies as they gained promotion to the Southern League for the first time in the Club’s history. After a difficult first two seasons Wimborne have now become established in the league finishing mid table and gaining more points each season. In 2014/15, after a run of 4 victories, the Magpies reached the FA Trophy first round proper for the first time in the club’s history. A 3-0 home defeat by Oxford City of the Conference North ended the excitement.A disappointing start to the 2015/16 season led to Steve Cuss resigning as Manager in November. Club stalwart Paul Roast took over as caretaker boss before Simon Browne was appointed as Manager, During this time new Directors came on board, but “ due diligence” of the finances uncovered a large deficit. Despite the playing budget being slashed, and most of the squad leaving, relegation was avoided. Off the field, a great effort led to the financial position being resolved.For the 2016/17 season there was renewed optimism with a new Board in place. Matty Holmes took over as Manager, and assembled a strong but young squad which achieved our highest position in the league.This season all the squad have re signed, so ambitions are high.

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Matty Holmes ManagerAppointed May 2016.Played 124 games for AFC Bournemouth. Also WestHam, Blackburn Rovers and Charlton. AFCB academy coach for the past 10 years.Danny Holmes Assistant ManagerAppointed June 2016.Played for Middlesborough before moving to AFCB with loan spells at Farnborough, Aldershot and Salisbury.Has been coaching at AFCB academy for the last 8 years.Shane Traynor CoachAppointed June 2016. Played and captained Merstham in the Ryman league with coaching and management at Hamworthy Weymouth and Poole. Also an AFCB academy coach.John Macey CoachBegan his career as a goalkeeper at Bristol City before playing for Grimsby Town, Newport County and Minehead amongst othersDavid Walsh Goalkeeper coachAppointed July 2017. David will be coach for all the club teams.Laurence Russell Sports TherapistAppointed July 2017. Has previous football experience with Plymouth Argyll FC.Jeff Robbins Kit ManagerHas been with the club for many years, loyal and hard working.

Scott Arnold Defender DoB:22/2/85, Poole. Signed: July 2011 Prev clubs: Rossgarth, Verwood Town, AFC Bournemouth, Poole Borough, Wimborne Town, Bournemouth FC . Scott played for Wimborne from 2003 until 2010 when he left to join Bournemouth Poppies before rejoining in July 2011. Scott is club captain.Sam bayston Forward DoB: 28.6.94 ,Poole. Signed: December 2015 Previous clubs Hamworthy Utd,Poole Town and New Milton.Gerard benfield Goalkeeper DoB: 28.9.97, Poole. Signed: July 2016 Prev club Hamworthy Utd. “Most improved young player” award for last seasonRobbie bradley Midfield DoB: 02.10.99, Southampton. Signed through our Development squad last season “Development player award” for last seasonLuke burbidge Forward DoB: 26.09.91, Poole. Signed November 2017 from Poole Town following a loan spell. Previous clubs, Hamworthy Utd, WeymouthLoyd cole Defence DoB: 12.11.92, Poole. Signed Sept 2017 dual signed with Christchurch.Jason collins Goalkeeper DoB: 09.05.90, Hillingdon. Signed: July 2017 Previous clubs Bemerton Heath Harlequins Christchurch.Sam Davidson Defence DoB: 15.8.96, Poole. Signed: March 2016 Previous club Hamworthy Utd.

Jason Dyer Position: Midfield DoB: 14.5.99, Poole. Signed: August 2017 Previous clubs, Eastleigh, Hamworthy UtdRhys Evans Goalkeeper DoB: 27.01.82 ,Swindon Signed October 2017 Over 300 Football league appearances. England U21Lee francis Midfield DoB: 04.08.88, Barnstaple Signed July 2017 Previous club, Barnstaple Town where he was captain. Luke Holmes Midfield DoB: 7.3.97,Poole. Signed: Oct 2015. rejoined in June 2016 after brief spells with Poole and Dorchester.Previously a scholar at AFCB. “ Young player of the season award “ last season.Toby Holmes Forward DoB: 26.12.92,Poole. Signed: June 2016. Previously at Dorchester Town Awards last season- “Manager’s player”,”Fantasy player”, “ Golden Boot” and “Supporters player”.Louis Kellaway Midfield DoB: 27.2.97,PooleAn energetic player who has developed through the youth teams. “Chairman’s player” award for last season.Jack Lovell Forward DoB: 19.11.93, Salisbury Signed from Bemerton Heath Harlequins in 2016. Other clubs include Verwood Townbilly Maybury Midfield DoB: 2.9.93, Poole Signed: Aug 2012 Previous club AFCB Last season, “ Players player “ award.Robinson Okumu Forward DoB: 24.11.99, KenyaSigned through our Development squad.Matthew Oldring Midfield/Defence DoB: 08.10.91, Poole.Experienced player signed March 2017 from Dorchester Town.Stefan Penny Defence DoB: 20.08.92, Poole. Signed August 2016. Previous club Hamworthy Utd.Will Prior Midfield DoB: 06.12.98, Dorchester.Signed through our Development squad.James Stokoe Midfield DoB: 11.11.85, Winchester. Signed June 2013 Previous clubs include Eastleigh,Bashley, Lymington & New Milton, Farnborough, Wimborne. He rejoined from Bashley after playing 191 games and scoring 68 goals for Wimborne between 2007 and 2011. This season will be his testimonial.charlie Tilsed Defence DoB: 11.10.99, Dorchester.Signed through our Development squad.ben Walker Defence DoB: 24.12.97, Poole. Signed from Dorchester Town in 2016. Previously AFCB for four years.

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THE HISTORY OFSHORTWOOD UNITED

Shortwood United Football Club was formed in 1900 and since then have played at 4 different grounds, Nailsworth Playing Field, Table Land, Wallow Green and finally at our current ground, Meadowbank.

The club has been at Meadowbank since 1972, and includes an all weather training area opened by the late Ted Croker. Gradual improvements over the years culminated in a major enhancement in 2009 to meet ground grading criteria for any future promotions.

League football was commenced in the Stroud League where following continued success during the 1970s promotion was gained to the Northern Senior and then the Gloucestershire County League.Promotion to the Hellenic league was achieved in 1981 only to be relegated in our first season but finishing runners up the following year ensured promotion straight back. In 1983 we won the Hellenic Division One Cup and GFA Trophy and in the following year won the Hellenic League. It was a further

six years until success was realised again when the treble of League winners, GFA Trophy and Stroud Charity Cup was completed.

The 2007/08 season started a resurgence in Shortwood’s fortunes in finishing 5th in the league and winning the supplementary cup, defeating Ardley 4-2 in the final. The subsequent season pushed our success even further when following a good run in the FA Cup and semi finalists in the League Cup, we pressed the eventual Champions Hungerford to the final day of the season where we lost out on goal difference after amassing 99 pts and scoring 99 goals. Shortwood’s fine form continued into the next season when they again finished second in the league to Almondsbury, and runners up in the GFA Trophy again to Almondsbury, had good FA Cup and Vase runs and reached the final of the Floodlit cup. Having lost the away leg 3-0 to Reading Town they produced one of the most exciting comebacks and entertaining matches ever seen at Meadowbank where the score remained at 0-0 till the 67th minute when

the deadlock was broken and Shortwood ran out 5-0 winners (AET).

Shortwood’s league campaign in 2011 was a disappointment by their own high standards, but more silverware was added in the shape of the GFA Trophy after a 1-0 win over Tuffley Rovers in the final.

2011-12 season, however, was pivotal in the Club’s history! Not only did they reach the quarter final of the FA Vase, they also reached the final of the Hellenic League Floodlit Cup and the GFA Trophy Final.Most important was their league position where they finished 2nd by 1 point behind Oxford City Nomads. With Nomad’s not applying for promotion, and with Shortwood filling all the relevant criteria, they were promoted to the Southern League for the first time in their history!

The 2012-13 season was again a successful one. Following a disappointing early exit from the FA cup the club had a good run in the FA Trophy including a

magnificent away victory at premier league side Weymouth on the way. In their first season in the Southern League they finished a creditable eighth position.

The 2013-14 season saw Shortwood progress further in the FA Cup than ever before! Early wins over Egham and Aylesbury put them up against Conference South outfit Dorchester and a 1-0 away win, and a further 1-0 win at Didcot put them into uncharted waters of the fourth qualifying round where they drew Conference side Aldershot at Meadowbank. A late, but deserved, equaliser gave them a replay and a heroic 2-1 win sparked wild celebrations. A home draw pitted Shortwood against League 1 side Port Vale in front of a record crowd of 1,247 plus a live television audience courtesy of BT Sport. Shortwood bowed out – but with the plaudits their cup run earned ringing in their ears.

The league season was also highly successful with a sixth placed finish, one point outside the play-off positions.

2014-15 failed to reach the heights of the previous season with many players

moving on to higher things but for most of the season a play-off place looked possible until a decline in form towards the end of the season resulted in an 11th place finish.

2015 -16 continued Shortwood’s continued stability in the Southern League as they finished the season 7th in the table with 78 points and the end of the season saw the end of an era as joint Manager John Evans retired after 20

seasons involvement with Shortwood – and the club movedforward with Alex Sykes now in sole charge. 2016-17 Was a strange season with the Wood exiting the FA Cup and the FA Trophy at the first hurdle and showing inconsistent league form but despite that they managed to finish a more than respectable 9th. Paul ‘Des’ Meredith took over the management reins at the start of season 2017-18.

evo-Stik League TableShortwood United vs Wimborne Town F.C.

Pl HW HD HL AW AD AL W D L f A Diff Pts AdjTaunton Town 38 15 3 1 12 7 0 27 10 1 88 38 50 91 0Salisbury 38 9 6 4 13 2 4 22 8 8 100 50 50 74 0Bristol Manor Farm 38 12 6 2 8 3 7 20 9 9 80 52 28 69 0Wimborne Town 38 11 3 5 9 4 6 20 7 11 89 55 34 67 0Evesham United 39 10 4 6 10 3 6 20 7 12 66 53 13 67 0Swindon Supermarine 38 12 4 3 7 5 7 19 9 10 75 51 24 66 0Didcot Town 38 11 5 3 7 5 7 18 10 10 79 59 20 64 0Cirencester Town 39 12 2 6 7 5 7 19 7 13 85 71 14 64 0AFC Totton 39 11 2 7 7 6 6 18 8 13 63 47 16 62 0Bideford 36 8 5 6 9 4 4 17 9 10 66 49 17 60 0Winchester City 38 11 3 4 5 7 8 16 10 12 70 57 13 58 0Yate Town 38 6 8 5 7 6 6 13 14 11 70 70 0 53 0Kidlington 36 5 7 5 8 3 8 13 10 13 66 56 10 49 0Mangotsfield United 40 6 5 9 4 5 11 10 10 20 51 82 -31 40 0Cinderford Town 34 4 6 5 5 6 8 9 12 13 54 60 -6 39 0Larkhall Athletic 37 4 5 9 7 0 12 11 5 21 60 72 -12 38 0Paulton Rovers 37 4 5 11 5 2 10 9 7 21 49 66 -17 34 0Shortwood United 34 5 5 6 3 5 10 8 10 16 54 97 -43 34 0Slimbridge 38 4 2 14 4 6 8 8 8 22 50 104 -54 32 0North Leigh 35 5 3 9 3 4 11 8 7 20 42 70 -28 31 0Barnstaple Town 39 2 3 14 5 5 10 7 8 24 51 94 -43 29 0Bishops Cleeve 37 4 2 13 2 1 15 6 3 28 37 92 -55 21 0

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Southern League South, West divisionHUMPHREYS GOAL ENOUGH!

Shortwood United 1 Larkhall Athletic 0

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Shortwood won their second game in a week with a single goal victory over Larkhall. Once again Shortwood’s small squad shrugged off recent disappointments with another spirited display that saw them climb one place up the table. Shortwood face the hardest of run ins with 8 games still to play which will see them play 3 games a week and the games could not be harder with play off contenders Wimborne and Evesham coming to Meadowbank on Tuesday and Thursday. Des Meredith was pleased with the result. “Another excellent team performance today but we tired towards the end and with so many games in a short time this is always going to be a problem. But the points on the board will give the boys a lift.” Wood certainly started brightly and could easily have scored in the first minute Hawes and Freeman combined to set up Jordan Morris but he shot straight at Semmens in the Larkhall goal. Kibble then fired wide before a Carrick snap shot tested Pickering. Humphreys at full stretch just failed to get on the end of a Hawes cross and the combination of Hawes, Humphreys and Freeman really combined well. After 32 minutes Hawes went on a fine run but could not wrap his foot round the ball and his shot went wide and Taylor shot straight at

Semmons. Just before the break Humphreys had a goal mouth shot blocked and Hawes headed narrowly wide as Shortwood finished the first half on top.Larkhall started the second half brightly and Britton fired wide of the far post before Rich Thwaite just failed to touch home a Sam Taylor corner. After 66 minutes Will Hawes got away down the left and his low cross was swept home by Nick Humphreys. Larkhall responded and it took an excellent Pickering save to deny Lambert. Hawes then robbed a day dreaming defender and raced clear but as Semmens came out the ball bobbled and Hawes shot went over. Larkhall ramped up the pressure and substitute George King ought to have levelled but missed his close range header. Gould shot at Pickering and man of the match Rich Thwaite was magnificent in defence and inspired his colleagues. When Larkhall did get away their shooting was poor and Wood could easily have wrapped the game up in the last few minutes but Morris shot narrowly wide.

Harry Pickering, Ryan Meredith, ben Prictor, Rich Thwaite, Ryan Thwaite, Sam Taylor, Alex Kibble, Jack freeman, Nick Humphreys (c), Jordan Morris, Will Hawes

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AFC Totton 2 Shortwood United 0Shortwood were stripped to the bare bones due to unavailability but still turned in an impressive performance to beat Wimborne at Meadowbank on Saturday. The spirit in the side was obvious and every single player can look back on this performance knowing they gave everything. John Evans commented after the game – “this was a real team performance and although we were a bit thin on the ground they did everything I could have asked! Jake Lee was outstanding today!”Indeed he was – not only did he score two goals but he seemed to be everywhere and his persistence was exceptional, which showed in the manner of his late goal. Tom King also made some excellent saves and to be fair the defensive display by the Wood back four and keeper was the major difference between the sides.Wimborne started the brighter and King had to save well from Gamble after only 20 seconds! Maybury then immediately swung over a dangerous cross which no one could touch home. Wood settled after that early scare and started to create problems of their own and Bennett and Lee both headed over. Shortwood took the lead after 20 minutes. James Singh crossed and Joe White showed excellent control and crossed past keeper Harvell for Jake Lee to head into an empty net. Shortwood had control and although Town had a couple of corners Shortwood looked the more dangerous and the second goal, after 31 minutes, was a gem. Shortwood worked the ball forward at speed and the one touch passing in the

area between White, Lee and Price finished with Price knocking the ball into the corner from close range. It took a fine save from King before the break to preserve the two goal lead. Lee almost added a freak third shortly after the break when a clearance rebounded off his shins and only just cleared the bar before both keepers exchanged good saves. The game flowed before Shortwood scored a third goal after 72 minutes. Jake Parrott delivered a curling free kick beyond the far post and Tim Haddock raced in unnoticed to bury a stunning header across Harvell and into the far corner. Bennett and Humphreys had shots blocked and Singh volleyed just over before Town pulled a goal back with 9 minutes to go when Preston rattled a fine shot off the underside of the bar.Still Wood were not finished and in the 86th minute Jake Lee scored with a goal that typified his performance. He won the ball on the edge of the area and refused to cede possession despite the close attention of three Wimborne players and finally managed to thread the ball home past the advancing Harvell.In injury time Matt Bennett shanked a good chance wide and King again denied Wimborne.The players from both sides richly deserved the applause of the fans at the end of this most entertaining game.Team: King, Rawlings, cant, Lewis, Haddock, bennett, Singh, Parrott, Lee, White (Humphreys 75), Price

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We are open Mon to Fri

10am-6pm & Sat 9am-4pm.

For a global selec�on of fine wines from smaller growers visit us to discuss and taste. No need to buy 6 bo�les here, but discounts available on larg-er orders. We also offer free glass loan and sale or return facili�es for par�es and weddings.

The Old Fire Sta�on, Old Market, Nailsworth GL6 ODU

Tel: 01453 833133 Www.raffles-wine.com Email: info@raffles-wine.com

Raffles Fine Wines INDEPENDENT WINE MERCHANTS SINCE 1978

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Call 01285 686868 or visitwww.rapidracking.com

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PROUD SPONSORS OF SHORTWOOD UNITED FC

HERE'S TO SUCCESS IN THE 2017

Directors:Ian Sutton * Tim Dipple * Julian Owens

701 Stonehouse Park, Sperry Way, Stonehouse Glos GL10 3UT

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SPONSORS OF SHORTWOOD UNITED FC

HERE'S TO SUCCESS IN THE 2017 - 2018 SEASON

Directors:Julian Owens * Gavin Hollywell *

701 Stonehouse Park, Sperry Way, Stonehouse Glos GL10 3UT

Telephone: 01453-822818 Fax: 01453-828714

E-mail info@gcsd.co.uk Website: http://www.gcsd.co.uk

Clubhouse and Social: (01453) 833936 email shortwoodfc@btinternet.comFootball Secretary Mark Webb 07812842724

Treasurer Paul Benneyworth 07976357093 email shortwoodfc@btinternet.comPress Officer Jim Cunneen 07714661797 email jimcunneen1951@btinternet.com

Football Club Website www.pitchero.com/clubs/shortwoodunited/Meadowbank, Shortwood, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire GL6 0SJ

Programme editor: Paul Benneyworth (email shortwoodfc@btinternet.com)Match photographs courtesy of Brian Rossiter and match reports by Jim Cunneen

Printed by L E O PA R D P R E S S Tel: 01453 872123

2016 - 2017

clubhouse and Social: (01453) 833936 email shortwoodfc@btinternet.comfootball Secretary Mark Webb 07812 842724

Treasurer Rebecca Benneyworth 07973 155810 email shortwoodfc@btinternet.comPress Officer Jim Cunneen 07714 661797 email jimcunneen1951@btinternet.com

football club Website www.pitchero.com/clubs/shortwoodunited/Meadowbank, Shortwood, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire GL6 0SJ

All photographs in this programme, unless otherwise stated, are courtesy of Brian RossiterProgramme editor Stuart Richards email shortwoodutdprogramme@gmail.com

Shortwood United FC is an unincorporated association