St Neots Town F.C.
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Player of the Year
06-05-2008

The annual player of the year awards will take place in the Banqueting suite on 7th June. Anyone requiring tickets for this event should contact the club secretary.

Astro-Turf pitch
05-05-2008

The club has now established a pricing policy for those wishing to hire its 3G facility. Discounts are available for parties wishing to block book use of the facility.

All enquiries will be dealt with by Gary Sibley, who can be contacted via the club secretary at http://stneotsfc.com/contact.

This facility is of the highest technical standard and is unsurpassed. The service is suitable for 5 aside, 7 aside, and full size teams. The club boasts secure changing rooms with showers.

We are looking to run a number of summer school camps on the new facility. Full details will be released in due course.

Buy a Brick
04-05-2008

If I had £5 for each time I have been asked "what's happened to Buy a Brick", since we announced the move from the old ground, I would be wealthy!

On a serious note, many fans have been asking what's happening to the brass plaques that had been on display in the clubhouse at the old Rowley Park.

"Buy a Brick" was a fund raising campaign that demonstrated how much the people of St Neots wanted to see the old Rowley Park ground developed. Thousands of pounds were raised as a result of the campaign and the majority of donors were recognised by having their name engraved on the brass plaques displayed at the old ground.

The old plaques were removed and are now in safe storage, prior to re-displaying at our new headquarters. The club has already identified a suitable area to display these plaques, but should any supporters wish to voice their opinion in respect of this, please contact the club secretary via http://stneotsfc.com/contact.

Memorabilia
03-05-2008

Thanks to a tremendous response from last weeks posting "Memorabilia", the club will be forming a sub-committee to co-ordinate the collection and display of "Saints Memorabilia".

In the last few days we have received offers, which include: badges, medals, newspaper cuttings, photos, posters, programmes, and even a silk scarf produced by SNTJSC (the junior supporters club) in the latter part of 1960 - early 1970s,

We are still looking for more material, so if you can help please make contact, via email to the club secretary.

Also following on from last Friday, can you name the "12 faces"? There is a bottle of 'bubbly' waiting for the supporter who can identify the most players and managers. Answers by email to club secretary

RIVERSIDE MOVE TO SAINTS
01-05-2008

Start of a new chapter in the life of Riverside Theatre Company

On May 4th Riverside Theatre Company will move all their activities from The Priory Centre to superb new facilities at the brand new St Neots Town football club. The move (which was negotiated over several months) has enabled all the groups’ activities to be combined under one roof. Riverside Theatre Company have been knocked out by the helpful attitude and the flexibility shown by the clubs Directors and staff, we are delighted with the move and look forward to a long and fruitful partnership. There are a number of activities planned in the near future, including a fundraising gig for the organisation by the tribute band 21st Century Stones on 29th June.

For further information about joining the Riverside Theatre Company please ring 07928947479 or see www.riversidetheatrecompany.co.uk

MEMORABILIA
25-04-2008

Can you help?
The Saints, having moved to their new headquarters, are keen to re-establish contact with former players, officials and supporters.

The club is hoping to host a number of reunions and are looking to build up their database, to ensure that as many people as possible are able to attend.

Paul Breakwell stated "the club has only 5 people involved now, who were also involved at Shortsands, Grant Ager, John Delaney, Craig Lambert, Ian Parr and President John Walker; so unfortunately we don't have much continuity and that's something we want to correct".

The club is also building its archive of cuttings, photographs and other memorabilia and intends to create a permanent display in its new home. An appeal for contributions to display will be launched in the near future.

In the meantime, "if you have been involved historically, or know of someone who has, then please make contact", requests Breakwell.

You can contact the club by e-mailing the club secretary or telephone 01480 470012.

CLUB UNVEILS NEW FACILITIES
24-04-2008

Luigi Ferrara introduced St Neots Town FC's new hospitality facilities last night remarking that they are amongst the best in the area.

The St Neots director was unveiling the multi-million development at Rowley Park as a hospitality and conference venue.

Ferrara emphasised the uniqueness of St Neots stylish new location, which has excellent road and rail links. The luxurious facilities include a 200 seater banquet suite, bars, offices and syndicate rooms, offering something for everyone.

Ferrara quoted...
"Not only can the club now offer match day hospitality to rival the best, but there are also function facilities comparable with the finest currently available locally."

St Neots Town FC can now truly deliver a high quality destination for the corporate market explained Ferrara.

SAINTS APPOINT NEW STEWARD
23-04-2008

St Neots Town FC are delighted to announce the appointment of its first full-time steward, Patricia McClean (Patsy).

Patsy has over 10 years experience in managing clubs and joins us from Riley’s the snooker group.

The club will soon announce its plans in respect of opening hours for its new facilities at Rowley Park.

Director Stuart Walters revealed that the club had considered the full-time appointment carefully.

"We have spent a long time with Patsy and believe that our vision is in accordance with hers and we think that she can take the club forward on that basis. She has our full support".

RESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN
22-04-2008

The St Neots Town FC board and everyone at the club are greatly saddened to announce the resignation of Club Chairman and Director Bob Bridges.

Bob has resigned with immediate effect, but had been contemplating his resignation for some time. He has not taken the decision lightly, but feels he is unable to take the club any further.

Stuart Walters, Senior Director, paid tribute to his close friend.

"We must pay tribute to the great job Bob did for St Neots. He has achieved more than any other chairman and he rightfully deserves that place in our history".

Bob has been instrumental in putting St Neots where it is today, among the leading clubs in East Anglia. He will always be welcome at Rowley Park and will be given the recognition and respect his position in our history deserves.

St Neots long-term football objectives and ambitions remain unchanged.

The club will make a further announcement about the restructure of the Board in due course.

STOTFOLD v ST NEOTS TOWN
11-04-2008

The joint FA Commission involving the Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire Football Associations has now concluded its investigation into incidents that occurred at the match between the two clubs on the 8 th March 2008, which led to the fixture being abandoned.

St Neots Town FC wish to acknowledge the fair-handed approach displayed by the Commission and feel that they were given a fair hearing.

Although the club have received details of the Commission’s findings, a full written report is yet to be received. Once received, the club will take action to ensure that its officials, players and supporters act appropriately and in accordance with the FA regulations.

The club now considers the matter closed and will make no further comment.

Singing a partnership
31-03-2008

St Neots Town FC are hosting a coaching session for the Riverside Singers at their new ground on 31st March to launch a partnership between the club and the Riverside Theatre Company.

The Riverside singers (part of Riverside Theatre Co) have been selected to complete in the Choir Olympics in Gratz in Austria in July this year.

The Choir will take part in a special workshop led by TV presenter and classically trained singer Gareth Malone.  Gareth has presented 'the Choir' on BBC2 and most recently the follow up series 'The Choir: Boys Don't Sing'.

In announcing this new partnership, Bob Bridges expressed his pride in forming a unique relationship with the Riverside Theatre Co.

The Club wishes to congratulate the Riverside Singers on being selected to represent the town in the Olympics.

NEW MANAGER
14-03-2008

PRESS RELEASE – 14 MARCH 2008

St Neots Town FC can confirm that Marvin Johnson has been appointed club manager and will take charge of the 1 st team from today.

Marvin has a wealth of experience, both as a professional footballer and manager. As a coach, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to find and nurture talent.

He replaces Ian Parr and Ivan Finch, who it is hoped will remain at the Club.

The 39 year old played 415 games for Luton Town, ending his career in July 2002. This included several seasons in the old 1 st Division. He was club captain for 5 years.

A fully qualified coach, Marvin holds the UEFA ‘A’ licence and has a number of other excellent qualifications. His credentials are also highlighted by the emergence of talents such as Curtis Davis and Leon Barnett, who progressed into the Luton Town 1st team and were subsequently sold to bigger clubs for transfer fees in excess of £6 million.

Marvin’s first game in charge will be Saturday’s fixture at Wellingborough.

PROGRAMME EDITOR
02-03-2008

St Neots Town Football Club are pleased to announce that Dave Brown has been re-appointed Programme Editor/Designer for the 2008-09 season. Dave has a wealth of experience to call upon, having contributed to the Cambridge United F.C Programme for 19 continuous seasons, including 7 of those being Editor/Designer. You may remember that three seasons ago he won the UCL Programme of the Year accolade for the Saints at his first attempt and we are all striving to ensure he repeats the feat in our new superb surroundings next season.

Dave commented; “Bob Bridges, our Chairman, had continuously hounded me to take up this appointment not only here at Rowley Park but on numerous away trips as well!! Last month, I visited the new Ground with my son Stuart for the very first time, quite honestly I was blown away by it! Funnily (or should that be happily) Bob was also there and I told him I wanted to be part of the new revolution, Bob's response was to offer me this position.

For the new Programme I have already started to get my team together. Let's face it, this season's effort is expensive and there's nothing to read other than match reports with loads of adverts (and my occasional Terrace Chatter). One of my first appointments has been Andy Wilson as Official Photographer. I'm sure you've all seen Andy this season wandering around with camera and monopod. Crumbs! For the S&L game last Saturday he proved 'Baz' had been fouled for a penalty in the first half, but the Ref wouldn't even look at it (mind you he missed loads of other decisions as well!). Andy will be doing action shots, goals, incidents, head & shoulders of the Players, plus a lot of shots at the soon to be announced series of events taking place, to celebrate the Official opening of the new Ground.

I feel Player and Management participation is vital to ensure you, the fans, know what's going on, and I look upon it as a cornerstone of the new Programme. Rob, the Groundsman has agreed to do a monthly update on the state of both the pitches plus his usual whines! Lucky Programme Number will return. The Crossword will be dumped and my more relevant and quicker quiz will return. A few seasons back, my Fanfile article proved to be popular and I am now devising a follow up which hopefully you'll participate in. Match Sponsors and major advertisers will be interviewed, Directors interrogated. I am aiming for next season's Programme to be not only the best in the UCL but certainly the best that St Neots Town F.C have ever produced.”

MORE NEW SIGNINGS
20-11-2007

The club has another signing in the form of Steven Dogbe, a back four player signed from Barton Rovers. Formerly with Arlseley Town and Luton Town.

NEW SIGNINGS
26-10-2007

Mark Burroughs signed today from Stamford/Huntingdon Town and Danny Marlow from Desborough Town both of whom are aged 27yrs and have considerable experience at higher levels are definite starters in tomorrows line up at Deeping Rangers.

Club Chairman Bob Bridges who showed both players around St Neots new facility said "These are exciting times at St Neots and todays signings confirm the clubs absolute commitment to compete at a higher level next season.We are extremely happy with the progress made this season although we will be looking to sign one more quality front player very soon.The whole club is on the up and it is our intention to maintain this impetous throughout the season"

NEW MANAGERS APPOINTED
13-10-2007

I am pleased to announce that with immediate effect Iain PARR and Ivan FINCH have been appointed as joint managers of St Neots Town Football Club Ltd. They will take ultimate responsibility for all football related matters within the club until at least the end of the current season. A further announcement will be made concerning the appointment of a new coaching staff team during the next few days.

We believe that these appointments will further strengthen the overall staffing position within the club and should ensure at least our position at or near the top of The Premier Division of The United Counties Football League,The club has already applied for promotion to the next level of The Football League.

We wish both Iain and Ivan continued success on behalf of the Football Club.

R.P.Bridges.
Chairman. St Neots Town Football Club Ltd.

FIRST TEAM MANAGER VACANCY
01-10-2007

Following the recent resignation of Scott Houghton, applications are invited for the position of First Team Manager at St Neots Town FC.

Applicants should have a proven track record at Level 5 and above and be keen to progress this forward thinking Club to a higher standard of football in the future.

Please apply in writing to Mr Peter Naylor, Secretary, St Neots Town FC, 6 Philip Gardens, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambs, PE19 2QH or by e mail to secretary[at]stneotsfc[dot]net as soon as possible.

FAREWELL FROM SCOTTIE!
27-09-2007

I would like to thank Bob and the Directors for giving me the opportunity to manage St. Neots Town FC and it is with great upset and regret that I have had to resign for personal reasons.

I have found it very difficult to juggle police, football and family and my family has suffered and it is for that reason only that I have come to my decision.

I leave behind me some very good friends and would like to thank in particular Pete Naylor for all his help,along with both Ivan Finch, Iain Parr and Craig Lambert for their valuable assistance.

There are a suberb set of players at St Neots and I wish them all well as I do the Club and hope that it reaches the heights it deserves.

Good Luck to all at St Neots Town Football Club. I will miss you.
Cheers
Scott

Resignation
26-09-2007

We are sorry to announce that Scot Houghton has tonight announced his resignation as Team Manager of St Neots Town Football Club.His reasons are stated as personal and the club will be making no further announcement until a successor is appointed.

In the meantime Ivan Finch (first team assistant manager) and Ian Parr (first team coach) will assume responsibility for ALL matters relating to the first team squad.

The Directors of St Neots Town Football Club Ltd would like to place on record their thanks and appreciation of Scot Houghton's considerable efforts on behalf of the Club,during transitional times and are exceedingly sorry that personal circumstances resulted in his resignation.

All at St Neots Town Football Club wish Scot all the very best wishes for himself and his family in the future.

ENTRANCE CHANGE (AGAIN)
16-08-2007

Just a brief notice to inform everyone that due to the ongoing development the club's entrance has switched again. Access is now via the former Loves Farm road, which is between the two roundabouts.

Long Service Awards
07-07-2007

During the week three members of the club received long services awards from the Hunts F.A.

From left to right: Grant Ager, Craig Lambert, John Walker, Chris Howell.

GROUND ACCESS UPDATE
23-04-2007

Cambridge Road will reopen at 8am on April 25th. This means it will be possible to access the club from either end of the road. There is a new entrance point from off the new roundabout.

PRESS RELEASE
22-12-2006

SUPPORTING THE SUPER SAINTS

In their end of year report, the club confirmed that it is all change at St Neots Town Football club. Mr and Mrs Bob Page have recently left and relinquished all ties with the Football Club. While it has been acknowledged the work carried out by them, it is now also important that the club looked forward to the future. A new Board of Directors has been assembled and their first task has been to review the present situation, restructure, then stabilise the club and move forward.

New chairman Mr Bob Bridges stated that he was pleased to accept his new role and was looking forward to working with the excellent management committee, which currently runs the daily business of the club. He let it be known that for the first time for a number of years, the present management and supporters now have overall control, having just obtained a majority shareholding in the football club.

Mr Bob Page will no longer hold the purse strings of the football club, in his place, have appointed accountant Tina Thompson to the position of Hon Treasurer. It was also announced that Mr John Walker who has been involved with the club in various roles for many years has accepted the position of Club President.

The chairman then stated that he had has complete confidence in the present football team management structure and players, who will continue to receive his full backing. While he did accept that in recent months there had been a great deal of uncertainly within the club, he also felt that with the prospect of a new £2.5 million stadium with excellent facilities, which will benefit the whole town, on the horizon, now was the time to look forward rather than back.

With regard to the new stadium for the club, which is due to be completed by February 2008, it has been agreed that Stuart Walters, who has many years experience in the construction industry, will work alongside Peter Naylor and act as liaison between the cub and the developers. It is also intended to shortly produce a feature on the new facilities and regular updates on its progress in both the newspaper, on the club website and in the clubhouse at Rowley Park.

It is very important that the true supporters of football in the town, both individuals and companies who have previously sponsored the football club, come back on board and get involved. With the new stadium being built to Conference South specification we must aim to progress into a higher league and this will only come about, if we all work together to make it happen.

However while this is in the future the existing building at Rowley Park, offers a large Function Room with car parking, full kitchen, separate licensed bar and which is capable of being adapted to fit your many different activities. For further details on all our facilities, please telephone Mandy Thompson on 01480 392891 to arrange a guided tour and to discuss your individual requirements.

In conclusion the chairman would like to invite the people of St Neots and surrounding area to come along and support St Neots Town Football Club in 2007. The club promises a friendly welcome on arrival and an enjoyable visit, which we hope you will pass on to your friends.
Further information on our operations:
Saints club website: www.stneotsfc.net / By telephone to 01480 471256

Or just come along to the clubhouse on match day, where there will always be a member of the committee available to welcome you and deal with any questions.

Please note that the entrance to the car park has recently been moved, please follow the new signs, this has been arranged with the builders, for the safety of the public visiting the ground.

Finally the chairman's New Year resolution in 2007 is to keep everyone fully up to date with our many activities both on and off the field, including our thriving youth set-up, with the view that you can identify and feel part of your football club at Rowley Park in St Neots.

Happy New Year
Bob Bridges
Chairman
23.12.06.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT
19-12-2006

St Neots Town F.C. announces that with effect from 18th December 2006 Mr RJ Page has left the club. As a result of this the directors of St Neots Town F.C. Ltd are in the process of restructuring the club and the formation of a new management committee.

The directors of St Neots Town F.C. acknowledge the work that Mr Page has done and wish him every success for the future.