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10-02-08 Witney 1 - 1 Thame

A game of two halves, Witney gave Thame to much respect in the first half & Thame showed what a great passing team they are, only a solid Witney defence kept Thames charnces to the odd shot. A fortuitous header which looped in broke the deadlock.

The half time talk worked, Witney started & played the second half with a lot more belief and looked the stronger, deservedly equalizing and being unlucky not to score the winner.
Thank you to all at Thame for a great game of football, we look forward to the reserve fixture.

03-02-08 Witney United 3 - 1 Abingdon

United youngsters win top of the table clash in style!
Our U16’s played host to Abingdon yesterday in a top of the table clash.
Great game played in the possible spirit. Witney dominated the first half and Jamie Amer gave Witney their rewards with a stunning long range free kick. Abingdon equalised at the start of the second. Witney then broke the deadlock with a lovely spin shot by Witney’s other centre half Will Bridgewater, up for a corner. Witney’s Jack Longsdale was then rewarded for his determination winning the ball from Abingdon rounding the keeper and slotting home. Next we pay host to Thame in another top of the table clash.

07-01-08 Witney United 7 - 0 Garden City

A superb performance from a team settling & starting to gel + a cracking hat trick from Sam "wiggy" Wright simply blew a strong Garden City away. Well done guys.

01-01-08

Happy New Year to all.

31-09-07 Gary Almond joins Tom Amer to manage the U16's.

Gary replaces Wayne Oakey who quit, Wayne wanted to take the team back to Tower Hill next season to play one year of OFA then men's football. I disagreed, I believe it would not be in our players best interests. At Witney United we can offer U17 & U18's Allied Counties "floodlit" football, Reserves then First team football.

A popular decision according to the dressing room response, when I told the players the news.

31-09-07 Witney U18's 4 - 3 Witney United U16's.

A great game played in the best possible taste.

31-09-07 Appologies for the lack of news.

Normal service has now been resumed!!!

30-09-07 Garden City 3 - 5 Witney United U16's

First win of the season for the young Blanket Men. Well done.

04-09-07 U18's 1 - Witney Nomads 1 (mens team)

A New look U18,s first game was a triumph. Playing for the first time a mixture of U18's & U16's the combination was a great success with spells of lovely passing football. The U18,s squad welcomed their younger team mates and to their credit the youngsters did not disappoint. said Tom Amer its always great when a plan works, when Paul Bircher gave us this opportunity our first thought was to play a mixture of 18's with our stronger 16's, theirs a long way to go but the signs are promising. Well done all thank you Paul for entertaining us at short notice and to Gary for your help with registrations.

29-08-07 U18's & 16's join forces.

Because of work commitments U18's manager Paul Bircher has asked the U16's management team of :

Tom Amer - joint manager, coach.
Darren Teggart " Teggy" - Playing Coach
Rob Pratley - Level 2 Training Coach (taking his level 3)

to help, said Tom Amer " Paul & Gary have done a great job with the 18's over the years, they are still very much part of the team here, in fact our first involvement, last night's visit of (Newbury who played our 18's & 16's see reports) was so enjoyable and a great success because of the hard work Paul & Gary put in. A special thank you to Paul's wife, who made sure we were all watered, fed & made very welcome, thank you.

Wayne & I involved Teggy & Rob, in our opinion the best coaching team in the county to ensure our 16's received the very best instruction, we are pleased to offer the same to the 18's. With all our help we look forward to many more great nights like last night & many successful seasons.

29-08-07 Witney United U16's 2 - 2 Newbury U18's.

Our U16,s showed a big crowd a glimpse of things to come last night with an impressive
2 – 2 draw with Newbury U18’s.

Fielding a bare eleven with key players missing dew to holidays, Witney looked strong from the start matching Newbury in every department, speed, strength, skill & desire. A mistake from Witney goalie broke the deadlock. It was no surprised to see Witney not only equalise with a fantastic header from Eddie Smith, but take a well deserved lead through a powerful strike by Callum Mackinnon. Newbury levelled on the stroke of full time. Well done to all.

29-08-07 Witney United U16's 0 - 0 Witney United U18's.

After our game with Newbury we played against Witney United U18's, an excellent end to end game with both teams playing some excellent passing football.

24/08/07 We welcome 4 new players.

We are please to anounce the signing of 5 new players:

John Elliott (ex Chelsa) Fast, Strong, great attitude, proven record.
Will Bridgewater (ex Carterton) complete center back, great ariel presence.
Callum Mackinnon (ex Carterton) exciting, powerful striker.
Charlie Appleton (ex Chesterton) a winner, great right back/wing.

Thank you to the players who trailed with us, sorry we were not able to offer you a place. We wish you luck with the forthcoming season.

24/08/07 (07/08 fixtures)

click here to see the fixtures for the coming season!!!

04/08/07 Witney United sign exciting new players for the forthcoming season.

Watch this space!

04/08/07 First pre-season friendly V's Witney United U17's.

We travel to St Edmund's Oxford to play our first pre-season friendly against our U17's team on Sunday 5th.

24-06-07 Witney confirm "dream team" coaching staff.

Darren Teggart "Teggy" confirmed as Witney United U15's NEW play coach.

Wayne & I are delighted to announce Teggy will be working with Rob Pratley this coming season, this has successfully completed our goal to offer our players one of the best coaching partnerships in the league. After guiding/coaching Bampton to 1st place last year, Teggy has returned to the club where he enjoyed so much success. He has fitted in straight away, coaching with Rob on Thursday nights and managing one of our tournament teams.

03-06-07 Crowmarsh Tournament

We entered Three teams into the Two leagues of this super tournament. One

Bring on 2007/8

Our performances got better & better, as players became comfortable with their positions & players around them, so their confidence grew. The way we simply outplayed Bampton was a result of that.

Although we will look to strengthen our squad in a couple of areas this summer, our core will remain the same.

Looking great for 2007/08!

2nd in the League

On the same points as Chesterton, Witney United finished in joint second spot. Well done to Bampton.

18-05-07 Final piece of the Jigsaw!

Witney will announce in the next few days appointment of a new "play" coach to join, Wayne Oakey & Tom Amer Managers & Rob Prattley "training" coach.

This will be a fantastic signing for us, fantastic for the team, working with Rob this would arguably be the best coaching team in the league.

17-05-07 Bampton 1 - 1 Witney

Master class by Witney + a howler by the ref!
Witney gave a footballing lesson to Bampton, playing sublime passing football they really looked a class outfit across the pitch. Looking great for next season!

A howler by the ref spoiled the evening, Jamie Amer was judged to have handled the ball when he had his back to play covering back. The Ref who insisted on free kicks being taken on the whistle let Bampton take a quickie, which took Witney by surprise.

Well done lads, everones comments after the game summed it up, "the far better team were robbed"

29-04-07 Witney 6 - 1 Woodstock

6 of the best –Witney hit Woodstock for Six in performance as well as the score. Showing real form with superb passing football, Witney looked unbeatable.
Well done lads.

24-04-07 We are TOP of the League.

Thanks to a brave tackle which cost Josh Clack a broken Collar Bone Witney beat Launton 1 - 0 to pile the pressure on Bampton.

24-04-07 Brave Josh Clack injured with a broken collar bone.

Going down to 10 men, after loosing Jamie Amer to a leg injury, Josh took control of a back 3 with his usual commanding presence. A superb last ditch tackle to keep Witney 1 - 0 up put our excellent centre back in hospital. Get well soon Josh, you will be greatly missed. Can't even play golf!

15-04-07 Witney 7 - 0 Deddington.

Great effort by both teams on a scorching hot day played on the stadium pitch. Deddington were unable to match or defend against some sublime passing moves.
Well done to both teams.

15-04-07 France, Italy or Spain Invites for 2008.

We are proud to announce that we have been invited to three international sports tournaments for 2008 in, Paris, France – Ancona, Italy, - International Soccer School, Spain.
We will be sending details to all to choose which tour we take.

15-04-07 Sports Club International 2007 fair play winners.

Our Easter weekend tour to Brean was a great success for many reasons, most importantly cementing friendships between team mates.
This year we only took a few parents putting a lot of responsibility on the lads, they never let us down.
On the football front we Won - 5 | Drew - 1 | Lost – 1
(loosing to the eventual tournament winners)
We won the Under 15’s fair play award presented by Steve Claridge. (At the end of each game the referee marks each team out of 10 for fair play)

Thank you all for a great weekend, roll on Italy/Spain or France 2008.

02-04-07 Witney 1 - 2 Bampton

Hit by injury, a 10 man Witney should be very proude of this performance, well done gentlemen and thank you, you gave us 100% then more.

31-03-07 Top Training Session.

Friday night was the last session on the astro & best training session so far, Robs influance is really begining to reap benifits. The pass & movement was stunning, with such pace. Lets hope we can reproduce this on the pitch.

29-03-07 Cup semi-final weekend.

Cup semi-final, we welcome Bampton to The Marriotts Stadium on Sunday.

29-03-07 Easter Tour

We have been invited to Brean Sands for the 2007 Sports Club International Tour.
Click here for more details.

25-03-07 Witney 5 - 2 Bloxham

A slow start gave Bloxham the perfect gift of Two goals, a re-shuffle good team talk & five goals later secured a great win.
Lesson learned!
A great hat trick by Abdul, stunning goal kick goal by Ben & man of the match commanding performance by Sam Whadcock.
Well done men!!

18-03-07 Witney 1 - 0 Chasewell

A solid win, first goal for center back James, all in all a good day.

11-03-07 Chesterton 3 - 4 Witney United

 This was a seven goal thriller.

Witney started the brighter and took an early lead for their efforts, Chesterton equalised with a super flowing goal. Then benefited from two contentious penalty’s.  The first a harsh hand ball decision, the second unseen by anybody but the Chesterton coach who was ref.  

Witney worked hard to get back into the game, as they grew stronger, Chesterton started arguing with themselves. The result, was a real credit to thirteen young men who never gave up even when everything seemed to be against them. Well done Witney United U15’s

Goals from:
Jack Lonsdale | Sam (wiggy) Wright | Sam (wadders) Whadcock | Frank Harrison

A special word for Frank Harrison who showed his true character, coming back on strong, disciplined, determined & scoring the winning goal for his efforts.
Well done son, believe.

04-03-07 Witney adds to its coaching staff.

Witney in talks with Rob Pratley to help coach team from June 07. Rob taking his level 3 coaching badge will be a real bonus.

04-03-07

Ref calls of game.

25-02-07 Witney 4 – 3 Oxford City Whites.

Great advert for our game.

To the neutral this must have been a fantastic advert for boys football, passionate but fair played in the best spirit. Applause for both teams, by both teams and hand shakes at the end.

Well done to both Oxford City Whites & Witney United for a great game.

Witney started the brighter & deservedly went 1-0 up then paid the price for taking their foot off the gas with Oxford equalising just before half time. Witney again started the second half stronger scoring two unanswered goals & battering Oxfords post. To their credit Oxford never gave up & put them selves back in the game with a well taken goal to make it 3-2.  Witney’s continual pressure paid dividends going 4-2 up. Oxford scored in the last minute.

Thank you to the players & management of Oxford City Whites, good luck for the rest of the season.

06-02-07 Bampton calls of game.

Chris Boot the Bampton manager has call off our top of the table clash this weekend. Blaming lack of players. The Witney & District rules state you have to have less than eight available players to cancell a game.
With the weather forcast for this weekend it would have been lucky to play anyway.

04-02-07 Launton 2 - 4 Witney

A super game by both teams.
Launton started really well going a goal up through well taken penalty.
Witney leveled things just before half time.
Witney started the second half the better & was unlucky not to take the lead within minutes of the restart.
Playing some fantastic one touch football they showed real class, going two up as a result.
Launton,s second was a fantastic solo goal.
Well done & welcome back to Sam Whadcock after injury scoring two goals.
Well done to Sam Wright for his well taken brace.

Roll on next weekend & Bampton. If we repeat some of the superb one touch football played today we might cause them some problems.

A big thank you to Launton & good luck for the rest of the season, you showed real spirit, a fantastic game.

30-01-07 Witney to face Bampton or Bloxham

If Witney can beat Oxford City they face a semi final against Bampton or Bloxham in the OFL Cup.

29-01-07 Witney draw Oxford City in the next round of the Oxon County Cup.

Draw:
Witney United v Oxford City
Bloxham v Bampton
Henley/Leys Unity v Crowmarsh
Thame Boys v Chasewell Park

Matches on 25th Feb.

28-01-07 Witney 3 - 1 Middleton Cheney

Two goals by Connor Almond, plus a opening stunner by Sam Wright seals the win that puts Witney second in the league.

21-01-07 Witney 8 - 0 Thame OFA Cup

Thank you to Thame for a great game.
8 Goals 7 scorers. Well done Witney on a totally committed, team performance.
For the last two weeks the attitude has been fantastic. A real team spirit is starting to emerge. With all players settling into their rolls and understanding their responserbilities.
Roll on the rest of the season, sorry about the late update.

17-01-07 Bloxham 3 – 6 Witney

Another game of two half’s  for the second week we lost the toss & had to play into the wind. Bloxham’s No 10 punished us with three well taken goals, we switched Jamie Amer back from midfield to his normal position of centre back which pluged the gap.
Just before the break Witney’s Sean Baxter scored to take us into Half time:

Bloxham 3 – 1 Witney

Second half Bloxham must have wondered what the hell hit them, A superb hat-trick from Jack Lonsdale who was switched at half time from right back to left midfield, another from Sean & one from Sam Wright completed the impressive 2nd half display.
Well done all of you coming back from 0 -3 down, showing real character and never giving up.

Special praise to:
Ben Horne (GK)for keeping us in the game with some great saves.
Connor Allmond (Midfield) for his strongest display so far, defending as well as attacking.
Frank Harrison (Midfield) who had to wait until the second half to get his chance, when he did he played without doubt the best football he has played while at this club, powerful  challenges with an end product, sublime passing always on target. A real force in midfield showing he is not just a defensive midfielder.
Hat-trick hero Jack Lonsdale asked to play two very different roles and playing them with great attitude, passion, skill and determination.

Well done to you all.

16-01-07 Michael Temple seeks new challenge.

Mike a great servant and long time captain has left us for Bampton, a great player mike has been frustrated with injuries this season. We wish him well for the future.  

07-01-2007 Witney 0 – Bampton 4

Bampton won the toss which decided this close encounter. Playing with storm force winds at their backs Bampton went into the intival 4 up, for our part we held them until 8 minutes before the half time whistle. Then ouch.
The second half we had the advantage of the wind and took the game to them but just could not find the net.

10-12-06 Witney 6 - 0 Botley

Ever since the Botley manager tried to get us demoted to the B league for allegedly trying to poach players (further events now prove that his claims were unjustified as the boys in question actually signed for another club) this tie has had had added significance.

Through injuries & other boys leaving, Botley turned up with 10 players.

The 10 young men from Botley put up a great fight, their pride, spirit & character were evident for all to see. From giving us a kick up the rear when they nearly took the lead in the first five minutes to the final whistle, they did not let their heads drop once. Well done lads a real credit to your folks!!!

After the initial scare Witney took control of the game, a great battling opener by Michael Tempal was the reward. Excellent displays from Ben in goal and his back four of Josh, (new signing) James, Sam Wright & Jack meant a clean sheet. At the restart Sam Wright moved up front his replacement Jamie Amer having recovered from a morning head ache. Down the wings Sam McNally (right) showed the best form of the season and was quite frankly unstoppable. His replacement Abdul from midfield was equally impressive. Eddy (left was a constant danger and his replacement Dan had a great day topped off with two goals. In midfield Michael, Frank & Connor were a real force and Sam upfront was strong as ever.

Well done lads.

We look forward to next Sunday when we do it all again in the cup.

10-12-06 Witney sign new central defender.

More to follow, welcome to James.

26-11-06 Witney 6 - 0 Banbury

Witney returned to winning ways in the OBL cup. A great hat trick by striker Sam Wright topped a fantastic performance by all.

25-11-06 Mid oxon 5 - 2 Banbury

Jamie Amer - Sam Wright - Sam Whadcock - Jack Longsdale - Sam Mcnally played for Mid Oxon on a stormy Saturday morning. Great performances by all our lads. Well done!!!

19-11-06 Chaswell 4 v 1 Witney United

Again a tale of two halves!
First half Witney looked a formidable team, playing as a team.
Half time Witney 1 - 0 Chaswell.
Second half Sean Baxter receives a Red Card, then the rest is lets say "a bad day at the office" not to be repeated!!!

18-11-06 Chaswell v Witney United

Top of the table clash.

15-11-06 Witney United 2 – 2 Chesterton

A tale of two halves, a slow start by Witney was punished by Chesterton, Half time 0 - 2. The second half saw the true Witney showing true character and taking this tie by the scruff of the neck. Sean was brought down in the box, got up and scored the resulting penalty. A fine goal from Abdul leveled things. Although Witney battered Chestertons goal for the rest of the match they couldn't find the winner. Well done lads.

15-10-06 Deddington 0 – 0 Witney United

Witney tried a new formation for the first time today against a well organised, hard battling Deddington. Witney's possession never ended in a goal and for their credit the home team nearly broke the deadlock against a Witney back three.

At half time Witney reverted to a back four and instantly looked more comfortable, but never found the opener.

A lot of lessons learnt for the Witney management today especially with Chesterton the next opponents.

If its not broken, don’t try and fix it!!!

08-10-06 Botley 0 - 4 Witney

• Not the best all round performance, never firing on all cylinders.
• An unbeatable defence, keeping another clean sheet.
• Four well taken goals.
• A good Chris Zolden goal not given.
• A sublime free kick by Jamie Amer off the cross bar.
• The secret to win even when having an off day. Well done lads.
• Roll on next week!!!

01-10-06 Witney United 6 - 0 Launton

The Launton manager said after the match “it was men against boys” which for me summed up a totally formidable performance.
Our back four captained by James Amer, Sam Wright, Jake Thomas & debutant Carl never looked like conceding (show me a better defence in the league!!!).
Our midfield Sam Wadcock & Jack Longsdale, without Michael Temple & Sam McNally superb.
Wingers Eddie Smith, Frank Clark & Connor Almond a constant danger.
Our strike force Sean Baxter & Chris Zolden sublime, Dan Wilcocks caused a different threat and battled for every ball.
Frank Harrison’s performance was commanding, his fitness & more importance his confidence growing with every kick of the ball.

Well done men! Bring on Botley.

26-04-06 Witney sign Carl Guschtscha from Oxford.

Witney complete the signing of this exciting defender & welcome him and his family to the club.

24-09-06 Free Week.

Its the OFA COUNTY CUP 1st ROUND in which we have a bye.

20-09-06 Game Cancelled.

The Witney FA have cancelled all games to be played on Wednesday due to poor light.

19-09-06 Team Training

17-09-06 Witney 6 - 2 Middleton Cheney

An explosive start, with devastating results!
An awesome first half team display of pass & move football stunned an impressive/gutsy Langford Eagles team (half time Witney 4 – 0 Middleton Cheney)
Witney strike partnership of Shaun Baxter & Sam Whadcock got of to a flying start, Sam boosting his confidence with a fine hat trick, his third an unstoppable thunder bolt from distance. Shaun putting in a “man of the match” performance and showing his versatility.
Get well soon to Mikey his impressive return to form has been temporarily side lined with a knee injury “you’ll soon be commanding the midfield again."

Well done lads & thank you to Middleton Cheney.

13-09-06 Witney 3 - 0 Langford Eagles

A totally professional job, could have been a lot more, well done.

13-09-06 Witney welcome Langford Eagles.

A hard game is forcast after Langfords draw with Botley at the weekend.

12-09-06 Dan Wilcox given chance to shine!

A pleasure to manage/train! is Wayne's prediction of this hard working attacking player. More to follow.

10-09-06 Old Woodstock 0 - 2 Witney

A hard fought game, two fine goals by Sam "Wiggy" Wright & Sam "Wadders" Whadcock. Report to follow

Wadders & Mike	Mike in action	2 - 0	Sweet left foot!

09-09-06 New Oxford Reps player puts pen to paper:

Oxford Reps player Sean Baxter decides his future is best served at Witney United U15's.
The versatile ex Littlemore player trained on Thursday night and fitted in straight away. "His attitude was superb, he will be a real asset were ever he plays. We are glad he has chosen to sign for us despite an opportunity to join Milton United" said Tom & Wayne.

05-09-06 Witney 8 - 1 Barton.

Simply awsom!!!

03-09-06 Witney 7 - 0 Summer Town Stars.

A super display, we were slow to get started with players getting used to their new positions.
But when they did!!!
Just goes to show what you can do with the same honest, solid players (with just two new signings Jamie Amer & Frank Harrison) well done lads.

Bring on the new season.

03-09-06

"NEW" Meet The Team Page.

01-09-06

On Sunday 3rd we welcome Summer town Stars to the Marriots Stadium for a pre-season friendly.

15-08-06 Frank Harrison signs!

Midfielder Frank Harrison put pen to paper tonight, despite stiff competition from other clubs Frank chose Witney Academy. We welcome him and his family to the club and look forward to bright & long future.

15-08-06 First Friendly Witney V Carterterton U16

On Tuesday evening we play our first pre-season friendly against Carterton Under 16's, we thank Vic Moore for accepting this fixture and welcome him and his team to The Marriots Stadium. We are playing on the stadium pitch pre the first team's first home fixture.

Thank you!

Thank you all!
I know this is the news section, but may I send a BIG thank you to all the players at Witney United.
Last night (Thursday 3rd) was the U15s first training session at Marriots, the welcome they received from the first team & U18s training on the same night was simply fantastic, what a difference it makes to youngsters to be surrounded by their peers sharing the same passion about this great game.
Said one of my players “The atmosphere was awesome”

Thank you!

Tom & Wayne.

03-08-06 Is the First training session for the 2006-07 season!

After a short break from a fantastic summer tournaments run, reaching every final of the 4 tournaments entered, winning 3 of them. (well done lads) We will start to prepare for the forth coming season in our new home. The pitch is looking good, new changing room & office, new kit, dress polo shirts & track suites ordered.

Thank you:

A big thank you to Dave Clarke of Clarke & Sons Witney, for supplying the ply to rebuild the dugouts & our new door for the new Academy office and changing room. Thank you to Phil Horne of Horne Builders for fitting the door. Cheers boys the first is on Wayne!!!

16-07-06 North Leigh 6-a-side

So close to 4 out of 4, both teams made the semi final. Click here for more details.

12-07-06 Training for BIG tournament weekend.

We welcome Sam & Dan ex Marston joining us for our forth summer six a side tournament. After three straight wins the pressure is on. We used Wednesday night training, shaping the two teams we have entered with breathtaking results. Fantastic passing football was watched by all. Bring on the start of the season!!!

01-07-06 Opening of our Academy office & changing rooms.

01-07-06 ENGLAND V PORTUGAL

* 2.30pm BBQ
* 4pm K.O. Giant Screen
* All the family welcome
* Flags, face painting, Yes!!

26-06-06 New Academy office & changing rooms:

Work started on the new Academy office & changing rooms.

25-06-06 Goals re-seeded & re-dressed:

17-06-06: Winners all round.

Italy won the Witney World Cup & everybody had a great time, a great success we will have to do this again!!!

17-06-06: Witney Academy World Cup:

Four teams will compete for the Witney United World Cup:

Check out all the results, click here.

17-06-06: BIG Screen England World Cup:

We are proud to announce that we have organised the Marriots club for our Big screen showing of England's first game, followed by a buffet.

14-06-06: New Goalie & Fitness Coach:

We are proud to announce Paul Tassell has joined us as goalie & fitness coach. Paul, a lecturer in sports & fitness education, is the Witney United first team goalie.

Paul returned to the club for a second spell from Ardley United in October 2005. Very professional goalkeeper with great technique and a reputation as being one of the best custodians in the Hellenic League. Previously with Forest Green Rovers, Newport County and Oxford City.

14-06-06: First training session:

Our first summer training session proved great fun for all the squad, we invited selected players from the Oxford and Witney league to join us for these sessions. Friendly games were played, practice for the Witney World Cup that preludes our BIG screen showing of the first England game on Saturday.

12/13/14-06-06 : Ground work:

Three nights of hard work pay dividends, the Witney United U15 home pitch looks fantastic. Refurbished dugouts, repainted goals, re-seeded goal mouth’s and a preened & treated pitch looks a picture