Meadowbank Park, Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Essex SS11 7QU
T: 01245 325303 M: 07771 726405
Email: info@afcwoodham.co.uk
U11 Wolves Saturday Training Postponed: 03/02/12
Due to the frozen state of compass the U11 Wolves will not be training tomorrow after all
AFC to Hold Pitch Inspections: 03/02/12
With another cold night forecast, we will holding pitch inspections on Friday Afternoon and Saturday morning at 8:00 to see if tomorrows training sessions can go ahead. Please refer to website or Facebook for latest information.
U6 Warriors Training Postponed: 03/02/12
Tomorrows U6 Warriors Training has been postponed.
Thursdays U9 Wildcats Cancelled: 02/02/12
Tonights U9 Wildcats training cancelled.
Course Updates from Essex FA: 23/01/12
Please find attached information from the County FA on FREE CPD course opportunities
for Chartered Standard clubs run by the County FA this year. These evenings are delivered
by County FA and FA staff. Click Here to View Courses -
Please do have a look and if you or any of your staff wish to attend then please
fill in the attached booking form and return to the County FA.
Help Raise Funds For AFC Woodham When You Shop Online: 23/01/12
We have now registered the club on the www.easyfundraising.org.uk website. If you do any internet shopping at all then just go to this site and register making sure you choose AFC Woodham as your chosen cause to raise funds for.
Once registered you can go to virtually all the main shopping sites and shop as per normal.
The difference is that a percentage of what you spend will then be donated to the Football Club. For instance spend £100 at XYZ Ltd and they will pay £2.50 into club funds.
There is also a search engine via the site and everytime you search from there a small amount goes to the club as well.
It is really simple it will just take a couple of minutes to register and then its shopping as per normal from there.
Chairmans Cup Performance of the week League Table: 23/01/12
Latest Standings:
U9 Wildcats 4
U11 Wolves 3
U11 Warriors 3
U8 Whippets 2
U8 Woodpeckers 2
U7 Wasps 2
U7 Wanderers 1
U14 A 1
U14 B 1
Chairmans Performance of Week Award: 23/01/12
The toughest to date yet with all teams playing well this weekend, but this weeks
award goes to the U7 Wanderers after their win against Focus Ferrers. The team had
only been assembled this week & after 1 training session played on Sunday and were
superb. Well done Scott and the team, just pipping the U9 Wildcats after being the
only team to take points off of Beacon Hill after drawing 1-
The U11 Warriors continued their fine run with a 4-
U11 Wolves v Ravens Youth Match Postponed: 21/01/12
This Sundays U11 Wolves v Ravens Youth has been postponed due to the home team not having enough players available to play the game.
U7 Wanderers Kick Off This Weekend: 20/01/12
The Club would like to wish our new U7 Wanderers side the very best of luck as they start life as a new league side this Weekend. Game is on Sunday to Focus Ferrers at Collingwood School 1pm Kick off, if you would like to join Scott, Richard and the team compete in their first game.
AFC Woodham Soul Nite 12th May 2012: 19/01/12
AFC Woodham are proud to be organising this years ‘Soul Nite’ at Club Woodham. This event is now in its fourth year and the previous three have all been great occasions that will live long in the memories of those who were there.
This year we are going ‘back to basics’ and it will be a DJ only evening spinning tunes right from the days of Motown and Stax through to today’s Soul standards.
There are only a limited number of tickets and they will be sold on a first come basis so don’t delay your purchase.
For further information or tickets priced at £10 per head please contact Mark Brindle
and either at training or you can e-
Sundays U14 “B” Match Postponed: 14/01/12
Tomorrows AFC Woodham U14 “B” game V Maldon Saints Whites has been postponed due to AFC Woodham being unable to field a side
Whippets Training Moves to Woodside: 13/01/12
Just reminder that the Whippets will be training at Woodside on Saturdays 9 -
AFC Woodham Trip Organised to Colchester United: 12/01/12
AFC Woodham have arranged for all club members the opportunity to watch Colchester United v Preston North End on Saturday 3rd March 2012 at their fantastic Weston Homes Community Stadium.
The Club Will be running coaches for this event and the following ticket prices apply:
Adults £ 21.00
Children U18 £ 10.00
Children U14 £ 4.00
Children U8 £ 1.00
Chris has secured a whole area for AFC Woodham within the ground, so all AFC Woodham followers will be sitting together in our own block within the ground. I am sure you will agree that these prices are very good value. Food and drinks are available at the ground and this will be our 2nd club trip to the stadium after a highly succesful trip last year when our members watched England U19 beat Germany U19 in front of 10,000 fans.
If you are interested please contact Chris Firminger -
Revised Date for Next Committee Meeting: 12/01/12
Apologies but we have 3 absentees for 1st Feb. The meeting has been further rearranged
for Wednesday 8th February 2012 at Club Woodham for 8pm -
Hope you can all make it.
Arsenal Soccer Schools Visit Meadowbank: 12/01/12
On Saturday 7th January AFC Woodham hosted Arsenal Soccer Schools at Meadowbank Park.
This initial visit was set up for the Wolves and the Warriors but we hope to develop the connection either with Arsenal FC or several other interested parties over the coming months and years to provide a further coaching resource for all the AFC Woodham teams and the wider community.
The Arsenal coaches headed by Ben Roberts and ably assisted by his colleagues Sam and Luke were very impressed by the standard of all the boys. They did us all proud by working hard and showing plenty of respect to the coaches. At the end of the session everyone walked away with big smiles on their faces.
AFC Woodham would like to say a big ‘Thank you’ to Ben and his team for travelling a considerable distance and for putting on such a good session for the teams and we hope to see them back soon.
Mark Brindle
New Date for Committee Meeting: 10/01/12
The proposed date 25th January is a 'no-
Committee Meeting Date Changed: 09/01/12
We have to cancel the Committee meeting Tuesday 17th Jan as several members of the committee have commitments that night.
Please note that the meeting is to be re-
Hope you can all make it.
Woodside Training Ground Back in the Fray: 09/01/12
Woodside will be re opening its doors to host Saturday training sessions, starting on Saturday 14th January. This will be our 3rd training venue alongside Meadowbank Park & Compass Gardens.
Woodside will be hosting football for the first time since holding Superstrikers sessions there in 2009.
Performance of the Week Award: 09/01/12
The U9 Wildcats have picked up this weeks award following their fine 1-
Well done.
Previous weekly winners not posted on website will appear this week.
U7 Wanderers Kick Off on 21st: 09/01/12
Training for our U7 Wanderers will start on Saturday 21st January 2012 from 9-
Scott will be linking up with his new and existing players, preparing the team for Spring League action in Early Feb.
Training Resumes Tonight: 03/01/12
Just to remind everyone training for U11 Wolves, U11 Warriors and U14 “A” squads resumes tonight on the astro turf at William De Ferrers Centre.
Training for U9 Wildcats and U14”B” squads resumes Thursday 5th January 2012.
Happy New Year: 03/01/12
AFC Woodham would like to wish everyone a happy year, good luck to all the teams in 2012.
AFC Welcome Jayme: 20/12/11
Everyone at the club would like to welcome Jayme Huskinson to Meadowbank Park. Jayme has been appointed our new Superstrikers coach following discussions with Chairman Chris Firminger last week & yesterday.
Jayme was introduced to AFC Woodham whilst completing his FA Level 1 badge recently,
and the Club wasted no time ensuring his services to front our popular saturday morning
sessions for 3-
Players on the Move: 20/12/11
We would like to wish our current U8 players, Harrison, Harvey, Alfie and Reece the best of luck starting in the U7 Wanderers next year, competing in the spring league for our newly formed side.
The team will be competing in the Blackwater & Dengie League along side our other U7 team the Wasps.
The club would also like to wish Aaron Taylor all the best for the future after deciding to leave our U11 Wolves team. Thanks also to Phil & Tracey for supporting the club during their stay at AFC Woodham.
U9 Wildcats v Woodham Radars Postponed: 17/12/11
Tomorrows U9 AFC Woodham Wildcats v Woodham Radars match has been postponed due to Woodham Radars being unable to field a team.
AFC Dads Xmas Drink: 15/12/11
The Wolves generally have a ‘Dads Xmas Drinkie’ and I think it would be great if we opened it up to all AFC Dads, so we will be convening on the evening of Thursday 22nd of December at the Prince of Wales, Stow Maries from 8pm.
Meeting Reminder: 13/12/11
We are holding our Monthly Managers Meeting tonight at Club Woodham from 7-
Change To Final Christmas Training Sessions: 09/12/11
Please note that the final training sessions on the Astroturf before Christmas will be Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th December 2011.
Christmas Training Sessions & Matches: 06/12/11
Our last Saturday training sessions will be held on Saturday 17th December 2011. Our last midweek sessions on the Astro Turf will be Tuesday 21st December & Thursday 23rd December 2011.
Blackwater & Dengie League & Southend & District Youth League games finish on Sunday 18th December & return on Sunday 8th January 2012.
Training will commence from Tuesday 3rd January 2012.
Please keep up to date with all the latest training & game schedules on the website
Saturday Training Sessions Move to Compass Gardens: 06/12/11
There will be a change of venues for some of our teams starting this Saturday 10th December.
AFC Woodham have now Booked Compass Gardens to host Saturday training sessions to preserve the main pitch at Meadowbank Park. Training will still take place at Meadowbank but will be limited to the designated training grids.
Car Parking at Meadowbank will be in the Layby and an allocated section of the Nursery Car Park.
The Following Sessions for each team as follows:
Meadowbank Park Saturday Sessions:
9.00 -
AFC Woodham U6 Wrens
AFC Woodham U8 Whippets
Compass Gardens Saturday Sessions
9.00 -
AFC Woodham U8 Woodpeckers
AFC Woodham U9 Wildcats
10.30-
AFC Woodham U11 Warriors
Goalkeeper Training Sessions open Ages.
Big Thank to All Who Helped Raise £260.00: 05/12/11
The Wolves and Woodpeckers would like to thank everyone who helped raise £260.00 towards next years trips.
Karaoke Afternoon This Sunday in Town Crier: 30/11/11
Tickets are still available at £2 each, Karaoke, Raffle, and hopefully a Quiz (if we get any spare time!) at the function room in the Town Crier on Sunday 4th December 2011 from 2pm to 5.30pm all club members and families welcome to come along for a bit of Xmas cheer.
U14 “B” Take This Weeks Performance Award: 20/11/11
This weeks performance of the week award heads to AFC Woodham U14B, who secured their
first league points of the season with a well earned 2-
The boys have had a tough start this year after losing their 4 best players during the summer. Well Done U14B!
Follow us on Facebook & Twitter: 20/11/11
You can now follow AFC Woodham on 2 Facebook sites and on Twitter. We are looking to get as many followers as possible to spread the word about our club. Please tell others about our pages.
The original Facebook Group page is still live, but we have added a further facebook page and are now 'tweeting' to the world via Twitter.
Superstrikers Sessions Now Free: 19/11/11
AFC Woodham Superstrikers on Saturday mornings are now free to all players aged 3-
FA Coaching Weekend: 19/11/11
Good luck to all our Managers taking their respective FA Coaching Badges this weekend. There will be another intake in December for all Managers unable to get on this months courses. For more information, please email mike.carter@afcwoodham.co.uk
AFC Woodham Committee Increases: 19/11/11
Following Wednesdays committee meeting we have now increased our committee to 11 members with respective age group officers and Vice Chairman elected.
Congratulations to Mark Brindle for being elected as Vice Chairman for our Club, and great to have someone with Marks community links involved in the committee. Our Committee is now made up of the following:
Chairman -
Vice Chairman -
Secretary -
Treasurer -
Child Welfare Officer -
Website Officer & PR -
U14 Officer -
U11 Officer -
U9 Officer -
U8 Officer -
U7 Officer -
Thank you to everyone who applied for various positions.
U7 Wanderers Campaign Underway: 19/11/11
We are now pressing forward to attract player to our newly formed AFC Woodham Wanderers U7. We have placed an advert in the focus & are in the process of delivering 1200 leaflets to local schools & clubs.
If you are in year 2 and would like to join our new U7 team, please contact scott.jones@afcwoodham.co.uk. The Wanderers will join our Wasps team in the U7 section, competing in the Blackwater & Dengie League next season.
U6 Wrens To Start Friendly Games: 19/11/11
Our U6 Wrens will start to play friendly training matches, gaining vital practice for the start of their season next year. The team has now been kitted out & are now training together as a single group. We will be starting games for them at Meadowbank Park in the near future.
Good Luck to U11’s Sitting 11+ Exams: 16/11/11
AFC would like take this opportunity to say ‘good luck’ to all the U11’s sitting their 11+ exams this weekend.
Chairmans Performance of The Week Award: 16/11/11
The U14A ' s 4-
Well done to everyone at U14A!
AFC Wishing Ethan Firminger a Speedy Recovery: 15/11/11
Everyone at AFC Woodham would like to Wish U7 Whippets Midfielder Ethan Firminger a speedy recovery from tommorow's operation. Ethan will be out of action until the new year and we will all be looking forward to Ethan starring again next year for the Mighty Whippets.
Get Well Soon, Ethan.
Get Well Soon Josh: 15/11/11
Everyone at AFC Woodham would like to wish U11 Wolves Striker Josh Turner a speedy recovery after he broke his collarbone in training tonight, and looks set for a lengthy lay off.
Thanks to U14 Manager Brad Harrop for his expert efforts assisting Josh until the Ambulance arrived at the astro turf this evening.
We are all looking forward to seeing Josh back on the field ASAP
‘Songbird Woodpeckers’ take on ‘Howlin Wolves’: 08/11/11
The Wolves and The Woodpeckers are holding a joint Xmas get together/fundraiser on Sunday 4th December at the Town Crier in South Woodham Ferrers between 2pm and 5:30pm We have a private room that will hold up to 100 people and the vocal skills of both sets of boys and no doubt their parents will be put to the test in a ‘karoake challenge’. There will be other things going on as well with a raffle and maybe a quiz to keep young and old occupied.
Both teams are raising funds for end of season tours and all profits will be split equally. Tickets for the event will be £2 each. We have not booked any food to keep costs at a minimum but of course anyone will be welcome to buy their own food in the pub.
Please speak to Lee (Woodpeckers) or Mark (Wolves) for further details / tickets.
Whippets win Weekly Accolade: 07/11/11
Performance of the week this week is awarded to the U8 Whippets, after notching up
their 7th straight win with a victory over Hatfield Peveral Jets. Well done Scott
& the Whippets. Previous weeks awards were awarded to the U7 Woodpeckers who notched
up their first win of the season against Valley Green Starfighters (23/10/11), with
the Wildcats taking their second award last weekend as they continued their 3 match
uneaten run to win away at Uplands Rangers yellows 3-
Performance of the Week awards so far
U8 Whippets 2
U9 Wildcats 2
U11 Wolves 2
U7 Wasps 1
U8 Woodpeckers 1
U11 Warriors 1
U14 A 1
Winners at the end of the season will be presented a Cheque from the Chairman for £100.00 to spend on their team.
Xmas Night Out For A & B Mums: 06/11/11
Diane Harrop is arranging a xmas night out for all mums/nans/lady supporters of our
Under 14's A and B teams. They plan to attend a local Indian in Woodham on the 9th
December. If interested please contact Diane direct on 07952700443.
Wolves Visit To The Emirates: 26/10/11
AFC Woodham Wolves had a night off from training yesterday and a 17 strong party descended on N5 to watch the Arsenal v Bolton League Cup game. A few early setbacks on the trip when we could not find anyone to buy any rail tickets from and then one of those moments when someone realised they had left their match tickets at home apart the trip up to London was relatively seamless if a little noisy!
After a quick stop for burgers (please don’t tell the fitness coach) and programmes and we were in our seats. These were just behind the Bolton dugout and gave a fantastic view of the pitch that is nearly as good as Meadowbank. Callum Newell led the charge down to pitchside and was very keen to advise Gary Cahill that he was in fact playing for the wrong side and that he should sign for The Gunners in January!
A very young Arsenal side never got going in the first half against a very experienced
Bolton side and were probably glad to get in all square at the break. At half-
This must have inspired the returning Arsenal players as despite going a goal behind they rallied and won the game. The long journey home was rather crowded but the boys were still in high spirits all the way back. They were a credit to themselves, their parents and of course AFC Woodham.
Boys in attendance: Sean, Frank, Archie, Callum, Josh D, Josh N (representing the woodpeckers), Aaron, Max, David and Joe
Big ‘Thank you’ to the parents who came along as well and kept a lid on things!
U14 B KO Cup Match Moved to Saturday: 20/10/11
This weekends U14 B KO Cup match against Vipers Youth has been moved to Saturday 22nd October Kick Off 10:30 meet Meadowbank 8:50
Performance of Week: 18/10/11
Sunday 16th October 2011:
This weeks accolade was awarded to AFC Woodham U14A for an outstanding performance,
especially in the first half, defeating Eversley Boys 3-
Sunday 9th October 2011
Performance of the week was awarded to the U11 Wolves for their fine win against Great Notley. Well done the Wolves.
Next Committee & Managers Meeting: 05/10/11
We will be holding a Committee & Managers Meeting on Tuesday 18th October at Club
Woodham -
If you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact the club as we will be discussing issues that affect every club.
Goalkeeper Coaching: 03/10/11
Danny Kirkham will be offering some specialist goalkeeping coaching from 10.30 to 11.30 this Saturday up at Meadowbank.
Any team wanting their goalkeeper to take part are welcome to attend.
Wasps Claim Weekly Accolade: 03/10/11
Performance of the week is awarded to the U7 Wasps, who recorded their first ever win yesterday. After a tough start for the team, the boys are now flourishing under the guidance of both Keith & Dan. Well done boys!
Nathan On His Way Down Under: 26/09/11
The club would like to wish Nathan & his family best wishes as they emigrate to Australia shortly. Nathan played his last game for AFC Woodham U14B on Sunday and he will be sadly missed by everyone at the club.
Nathan joined AFC 2 years ago, and has gone from strength to strength since his arrival to become one of the best players at the club. Nathan stayed loyal to the B team last term, although after several games in the A team, could easily fitted in as a major player.
All the very best on your new venture down under
AFC Performance of the Week Award: 26/09/11
This Weeks award for the performance of the week is awarded to the U9 Wildcats, who
recorded a fine 4-
Blackwater & Dengie Temporary 2011-
It would appear that the Blackwater & Dengie League had a problem when transferring their site onto new servers and some of the data has been lost, they are having to write new files which could take some time. In the meantime they have created temporary league tables for U9 to U14 teams, links to these can be found on your individual team pages.
AFC Performance of the Week Award: 19/09/11
The Chairmans vote this week is awarded to the U11 Warriors for their fine away day
comback v Boreham Youth. After trailing 3-
Well done Martin and the boys!
The Wolves again came a close second ( Mark Brindle please dont give me a hard time again!!! ) i'm sure your week will come, though you should win an award for making a pair of 9 a side goals out of 4 poles, 2 coat hangers and a 1950's fishing net!!
Additional U9 Wildcats Training: 13/09/11
In addition to Saturday morning training the U9 Wildcats will now be training on
Thursday evenings from 18.40-
U14 “B” Fitness Training Resumes: 12/09/11
Fitness training resumes this week for the U14 “B” Squad, Tuesday Evening at Meadowbank
6:00 -
AFC Woodham "Chairmans Cup" Performance of the Week: 12/09/11
A mixed bag of results this week for AFC Woodham teams, but this week's performance
of the week is awarded to the U8 Whippets after their small new look squad defeated
Braintree Town, just edging out the Wolves' impressive 9-
The Team with the most performances of the Week awards by the end of the season will win the Chairmans Cup and £100.00 prize donated by chris personally to treat the winning team for their efforts.
U14 “B” v Galleywood Postponed: 11/09/11
This mornings U14 “B” match v Galleywood Youth Falcons has been postponed.
U14 “B” v New Latchingdon Pythons Match Details: 06/09/11
AFC WOODHAM B V Latchingdon Pythons Wednesday 7th September Kick Off 6pm. All AFC Woodham B Players meet at Meadowbank at 5.30 pm for a 6pm Kick off for Wednesdays game.
Green Kits please. If anyone is unavailable, Please let Chris know ASAP.
U6 Wanderers Born: 06/09/11
We are now recruiting 5-
Managers Meeting: 06/09/11
Just to remind all team managers that there is a meeting tonight Tuesday 6th September 2011 to be held at Club Woodham starting at 7:30.
U14 “B” Fitness Training Cancelled: 05/09/11
With a game arranged for Wednesday 7th September 2011 v New Latchingdon Pythons, we have decided to cancel Tuesdays Fitness Session for the U14 “B” squad
Website Updates: 25/08/11
We will not be updating the site for next 7 days, any updates will be provided by Chris through the AFC Woodham Facebook page.
U14’s Fitness Cancelled: 25/08/11
With a game on Wednesday 31st August 2011 v Maldon Saints Greens, we have decided to cancel next Tuesdays Fitness Session for the U14 squads
Confirmed Friendly Games to Date: 18/08/11
The following teams have scheduled to play the following friendly matches prior to the season starting. The Southend League kicks off on Sunday 18th September and the Blackwater & Dengie league kicks off on Sunday 11th September.
Saturday 27th August U11 Wolves v U11 Warriors K:O 11.00am Meadowbank
Sunday 28th August U14A v Maldon Greens U14 K:O 10.00am Meadowbank
Wednesday 31st August U14B v Maldon Greens U14 K:O 6.15pm Meadowbank
Saturday 3rd September U14A v Hatfield Peveral U14 K:O 12.00pm Meadowbank
Sunday 4th September U14B v Galleywood Youth U14 K:O 9.30am Meadowbank
Wednesday 7th September U14B v Latchingdon Pythons U14 K:O 6.15pm Meadowbank
Premiership Star Appointed Honorary President: 18/08/11
AFC Woodham are delighted to announce that former England and Arsenal Footballer Ray Parlour has been appointed as an Honorary President of the club. Ray who attended our presentation evening last year has been connected with our club since then and has kindly donated money to the club recently, enabling our players to benefit from this at grass roots level.
The club would like to thank Ray and his business team for their support & look forward to a continued relationship.
All systems go at AFC: 18/08/11
Today see's Meadowbank Park open its doors again as training kicks off for the U14 A & B Squads All our match details & Training details can be found on the right hand sidebar of the website. All team information will be available via the Website throughout the season.
Home Pitches 2011 -
U14 A -
U14 B -
U11 Wolves -
U11 Warriors -
U9 Wildcats -
U8 Whippets -
U8 Woodpeckers-
U7 Wasps -
Work Starts on Meadowbank Pitch: 18/08/11
Work on increasing the size of our Main pitch has started at Meadowbank. Throughout the summer the extended areas have been treated and cut to get what was an un prepared surface ready for the new season in September. The playing area has increased from 90m x 45m to 100m x 60m, bringing the pitch within the full size FA pitch guidelines.
Managers Meeting: 18/08/11
We will be holding a Managers meeting on Tuesday 6th September 7.30pm at The Railway Public House. It is compulsory that all Superstrikers, Team Managers & representatives attend this meeting as this will be the first meeting, bringing all new managers & coaches together.
New Club Welfare Officer Appointed: 18/08/11
The Club are delighted to announce Mike Carter as our new Club and FA Child Welfare Officer for AFC Woodham. Mike, previously assisted Chris with the Pitch at Meadowbank, but an ankle injury ( not through playing !) has resulted in him being unable to carry on the manual work on the pitch.
Over the coming months mike will be attending meetings & contacting new coaches & Managers, making sure the clubs Child Welfare criteria is met. If you have any questions regarding child welfare, please contact Mike by email mike.carter@afcwoodham.co.uk
Website Update: 16/08/11
We are currently updating the club website ready for the new season to include the new teams and changing the age groups, we are still collecting information to be added over the coming weeks.
Well Done AFC!!!: 13/07/11
Following another successful weekend for AFC Woodham, we can proudly announce that £1,750.00 was raised for the club.
Well done to everyone connected with the tournament, making this years tournament AFC Woodhams best to date
