Chawton Athletic worked hard on transfer deadline day to bring a new face to the club, ahead of their clash with old rivals West Liss on Sunday.
The Yellows swooped to poach attacker Kieran Lenachan from bottom of the table Aldershot Park Elite for an undisclosed fee - thought to be a handful of Woolworths pic 'n' mix and the promise of shiny new shorts. Lenachan was the stand out player for Elite when the two sides recently met in the Division 7 Cup and they will no doubt be devastated to lose him.
Chawton travel to Liss on Sunday for the return trip to their old Farnham League rivals, hoping to finally get the win that has thus far eluded them. With a flurry of sleet and snow, coupled with plunging night time temperatures, the game is in some doubt though - only time will tell if the Liss groundstaff are able to keep the game on.
The game represents the last league game before both clubs play the Division 7 Cup semi-final.
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Monday, 9 May 2011
End of Season... the Awards, the Records, the Celebrations!
Chawton Athletic staged their annual end of season do last night which also was their first awards night after a record breaking season.
The first award of the evening was for the Top Goalscorer. There was obviously one clear winner, Ben Hodkin, who scored 21 goals. Second place was Martin Booth scoring 6, Paul Nicholson and Andy Vickers were joint third with 5 goals each. Hodkin's total also entered him into the Chawton record books for most goals in a single season (previous holder was Sam Hewett with 14). He also also now the club's leading goalscorer, overtaking Hewett's 20.
Second award of the night went to James Harvey (who was unable to attend) for the Most Improved Player, as voted for by his fellow players. Jake Channon was a close second with Pete Goodall in third, a good effort considering he has only been playing since January.
Next award was for the Players' Player Of The Season, the main award voted by the team, which went to Ben Hodkin to give him his second award of the evening. Paul Nicholson and Jake Channon in a close second and third place respectively.
The main honour of the evening, Player Of The Season, was given to Paul Nicholson for a successful first season with the Yellows. From his midfield position, he contributed 5 goals, at least 3 assists and was named man of the match no less than 5 times. Ben Hodkin and keeper Martin Skilton were also in close contention for this award.
Other, less official, awards gifted were to David Nicholson for Comment Of The Year for "It's my propeller", Matt Stevens' 8-ball gained Photo Of The Year and Donkey Of The Year goes to Marc Taylor-Penfold and Jake Channon for taking each other out instead of the other teams attacker.
It was a record breaking season for the Yellows, with new unbeaten and win streaks being completed (three matches for each) as well as notching up record home and away wins!
With an announcement that took some players by surprised, manager Carl Waterfield announced he was stepping down as Team Manager to concentrate on personal affairs, but would be carrying on as Treasurer. He thanked the players for their help and support as manager and leaves the position as the club's most successful manager to date, a fact he attributes to the increased cohesion the team was getting when he took over in October. The Board are now looking at their options for the new season, with Marc Taylor-Penfold assuming it on a temporary basis.
Stay tuned to the blog and website for details of the club's AGM and when pre-season training will commence. The AGM is an opportunity for players to have their say in the running of the club and all players new and old are encouraged to attend. Two weeks notice (at least) will be given!
The first award of the evening was for the Top Goalscorer. There was obviously one clear winner, Ben Hodkin, who scored 21 goals. Second place was Martin Booth scoring 6, Paul Nicholson and Andy Vickers were joint third with 5 goals each. Hodkin's total also entered him into the Chawton record books for most goals in a single season (previous holder was Sam Hewett with 14). He also also now the club's leading goalscorer, overtaking Hewett's 20.
Second award of the night went to James Harvey (who was unable to attend) for the Most Improved Player, as voted for by his fellow players. Jake Channon was a close second with Pete Goodall in third, a good effort considering he has only been playing since January.
Next award was for the Players' Player Of The Season, the main award voted by the team, which went to Ben Hodkin to give him his second award of the evening. Paul Nicholson and Jake Channon in a close second and third place respectively.
The main honour of the evening, Player Of The Season, was given to Paul Nicholson for a successful first season with the Yellows. From his midfield position, he contributed 5 goals, at least 3 assists and was named man of the match no less than 5 times. Ben Hodkin and keeper Martin Skilton were also in close contention for this award.
Other, less official, awards gifted were to David Nicholson for Comment Of The Year for "It's my propeller", Matt Stevens' 8-ball gained Photo Of The Year and Donkey Of The Year goes to Marc Taylor-Penfold and Jake Channon for taking each other out instead of the other teams attacker.
It was a record breaking season for the Yellows, with new unbeaten and win streaks being completed (three matches for each) as well as notching up record home and away wins!
With an announcement that took some players by surprised, manager Carl Waterfield announced he was stepping down as Team Manager to concentrate on personal affairs, but would be carrying on as Treasurer. He thanked the players for their help and support as manager and leaves the position as the club's most successful manager to date, a fact he attributes to the increased cohesion the team was getting when he took over in October. The Board are now looking at their options for the new season, with Marc Taylor-Penfold assuming it on a temporary basis.
Stay tuned to the blog and website for details of the club's AGM and when pre-season training will commence. The AGM is an opportunity for players to have their say in the running of the club and all players new and old are encouraged to attend. Two weeks notice (at least) will be given!
Friday, 3 December 2010
Reportage Has Begun, Ahead of Snowy Weekend.
Chawton Athletic now have further media coverage, with confirmation that match reports are now featuring in a number of local newspapers.
Confirmed so far are the Farnham Herald and the Alton Post Gazette. The Herald will feature short match reports, but the Post Gazette this week featured the full report from Chawton's defeat at Rushmoor Celtic. Neither has appeared on the publications' websites as of yet.
Hopefully, if the game goes ahead, the side can give the newspapers something positive to report! Currently the match against Lindford at the Rec looks doubtful, with the pitch doubtless covered in snow. But secretary Marc T-P is planning to clear it tomorrow to give it a chance of thawing for Sunday's match. Much probably also depends on whether Binsted is readily accessible, given that is not a major road!
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