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END OF AN ERA
Sadly The Beeches Football Clubs committee has had to take the decision to disband their club for this season 2018-19. After finishing joint top of Cheltenham Division 2 the players and management made the decision not to continue leaving the club with no players. Mick Ricketts the clubs secretary who has been with the club for 45 years and Rod Benson the Club Chairman for 30 years would like to thank all players and committee members and managers over the years for there service making the club a well know friendly local club.
Sadly Mick says sadly more and more great clubs some over 100 years old haven folded over the past 20 years and sadly he can only see things getting much worse. Over the past few seasons he has expressed his worries to not only the GFA but the FA and had little or no response especially from the FA.
Mick and Rod hope that some day the Beeches club may once again reform maybe there might be some young lads in the future who live on the local housing Estate the Beeches like Mick did all those years ago wanting to play together
THE BEECHES 1973 - 2018
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The Beeches lose out on second title two years running, goal difference again saw The Beeches denied with Cheltenham Civil Service coming from behind to draw level on points 58 a piece to pip The Beeches on goal difference.
The club looks forward to their new challenge and the return Association with the Cheltenham League after 14 great seasons with them, they will play in Division 2 .
Preseason Results :
Taverners 2 The Beeches 2, Kings 2 The Beeches 3, The Beeches 2 FC Ruby 4, South Cerney 4 The Beeches 7, The Beeches 5 Stround United 1, The Beeches 1 Newton FC 1
The Beeches played their first game back in the Cheltenham League Tue 29 August where they entertained Div 1 side Shurdington Rovers in the Junior Cup
Result The Beeches 3 Shurdington Rovers 1
Last season
The team has broken club records scoring 142 league goals and keeping 18 clean sheets in league and cup matches conceding on 16 goals in the league and winning cup final 5-1
The players are so keen for more success that they are already starting pre-season training, the clubs management team can be contacted : Russ 07905727542 Ashley : 07715458522
After losing out on goal difference the season ended played 22 won 19 drew 1 lost 2 The Beeches beat Fintan 1-0 in a play off good sportsmanship match at Kingshill Sports complex, they will play Barometrics next Sat 5 May 4-00 pm kick off at Bishop Cleeve ground. Club Secretary Mick Ricketts thinks having finished 16 points clear of the third team why is there such a crazy situation his club have been put in having to play a final match to finish second again. Very unsatisfied way to decide promotion and totally unfair.
The Beeches sadly loss one of the clubs legends last weekend Pictured below : One of the clubs original players David Coleman died in his sleep - Dave is seen with the famous Clanger cup during the 1970's, the cup was presented after each home match to players who made a Clanger, David certainly did not make many and went onto be club captain for many years. He will be remembered by all
2015-16 Division 2 Champions and cup winners Back row: Dan Fragnoli, Kevin O Malley, Adam Brookes, Jamie Curtis, Adam Mansell, Ryan Heaven, Brad James, Tom Bailey, Ashley Warriner, Tim Bond, Matt Walters, Matt King Front Row: Joe Stratford, James Moorcroft, Manager Russ Jones, Billy McKenna capt , Dan Warriner, Will Power, Adam Stone, Mitch Stone
William Power collects his Players Player award 2015-16 from Club Chaiman Rod Benson
Joe Stratford is denied a goal by Siddington Keeper - Top table clash Beeches won 2-0
Dan Warriner intercepts ball clearing the danger
Leading Goal Scorer Walters takes atumble
Joey Mansell beats another Siddington Player in top of the table clash
Live music from one of the UK's top cover bands THE CHIPS SHOP BOYS and a disco will provide the entertainment for the evening
Finger Buffet
The club is also hoping also that a top celebrity footballer will attend the Event
Tickets will be on sale shortly
Tickets will be limited so please make sure you book yours in advance
Contact Mick 652494 Email ; mricketts06@aol.com
THE BEECHES FOOTBALL CLUB HAS NEW FAN
Picture: Champion flat jockey Paul Hanagan is seen on board Wootton Bassett:
Wootton Bassett has recently been retired to stud in France while Paul is again leading the jockey title challenge, with only days to go.
Club Secretary Mick Ricketts who has been a horse racing fan for most of his life,wrote to Paul a few months ago to ask if he would sign the above picture for him.
Mick was over the moon to receive not only Paul's autograph but also a donation of £100 to The Beeches Football Club. Paul was himself a very good footballer but decided a career in horse racing best suited his size, Paul who supports Liverpool Football Club says he will also be keeping an eye out on our results.
All club members would like to wish Paul all the very best in his challenge to retain his Champion Jockey title.
- AS BEECHES SWEEP TO VICTORY IN ALL FOUR CUPS
Team: Back Row Shimumbi, Robinson, Fletcher, Coleman, O'Neil, O'Malley, Warriner, Edwards, Curtis, Cuss
Front Row : Needham, Lawrence, Want, Rhodes, Ingham, Garvey, Gudger
Goal scorers : O'Neil, Gudger, Rhodes
Beating local rivals Kingshill Sports 3-3 AET winning 5-4 on Pens
Back Row : Left to Right Russel Jones manager, Edlington, Lye, Sutton, Cater, Garner, Tedford, Adams, Bailey
Front Row : Scarlett, Perring, Mitchell, Wiltshire, Fields, Flannery, Bond, Hewett
Score : 2-2 normal time Scorers : Fields, Lye AET 3-3 Scorer: Bond
Penalties: ( Lye, Wiltshire, Bailey, Perring, Fields)
After leading 3-0 they were begged back to 3-3 and the same score remained after extra time with Beeches winning 4-3 on penalties
Back Row: Curtis, Ingham, Edwards, Swinford, O'Neil, Hewett, Rhodes, Shimumbi, Cater
Front Row: Smart, Garvey, Gudger, Want Manger, Lawrence, Needham, Robinson, O'Malley
This win making it a hat-trick of wins this season
Back Row: Mitchell, Lye, Scarlett, Wiltshire, Cater, Sutton, Hewett, Garner, Tedford, Jones manager
Front Row: Perring, Adams, Flannery, Fields, Bond
Score: 1-1 at full time - Beeches won 3-1 AET
Goal scorers : Hewett, Tedford, Cater
Celebrating their Senior Cup win that took place Wednesday 2 May at Cirencester Town ground are the First Team players and Management of The Beeches, they played Real Fairford in the final winning 3-2 with goals from Shane Bumphrey, Charlie Ingham and og.
Back Row : Ingham, Oram, Warriner, Robinson, Leary, Edwards, O Malley, Cuss, Coleman, Stephens, Curtis
Front Row : Fletcher, Lawrence, Want , Bumphrey, Garvey
This years Tournament was sponsored by Alex Cars
Skipper Martin Garvey seen collecting the Senior Charities trophy
The Beeches First team player of the year 2011-12 Kevin O'Malley is seen receiving his award from First team Manager Jamie Want at the clubs recent presentation Evening held at The Green Baize
The Beeches Reserve team Player of the year 2011-12 Craig Hewett is pictured receiving his ward from Reserve Team Manger Russell Jones
The Beeches Under 18 player of the year Nick Gregory is pictured receiving his award from his Manager Jamie Want. Nick was also the teams top goal scorer. Other photos of the presentation can be viewed under heading Presentation Evening
Phil Scarlett and Chris Peaple are seen celebrating one of there teams goals that were scored against league leaders Bibury Res. After a close first half the scores were level at 2-2 with Bibury going onto to win the game 5-2
Picture : Wilts & Glos Standard
In Action : The Beeches new signing Shane Bumphrey is seen challenging for the ball in the local Derby against Kingshill Sports - Shane was to open his goal scoring account for the club by scoring a hat-trick on his debut with Dom O'Neill adding the other in a comfortable 4-0 victory
In Action : Tommy the cannon ball Waters No 9 seen taking the ball on his thigh while team mate No 5 Sean Wiltshire looks on, both Waters and Wiltshire went onto score as The Beeches Res run out comfortable winners 7-2 against unbeaten Down Ampney Res - Other photographs of match please see pictures section
Club secretary Mick Ricketts who suffers from arthritis is seen presenting a check for £1,255.87 to the local Macmillan Cancer Support Chairman Jenny Jarvis. This was half the funds raised at the clubs recent 50/50 Auction in December 2011
Picture : On the right Brian Sanderson is seen presenting a check to Dick Selby Chairman of the L.V.A - this was The Beeches Football Clubs donation towards Cirencester Hospital scanner appeal fund - the sum of £2,473.46 being half the proceeds the club raised at their 50/50 Auction held in 2004
Presentation evening 2010-11
Club winners : left to right : Max Szczerkowski - Res team Player of the year
Craig Hewett - Res team Mangers Player, Tommy Waters - Res team Players player, Bob Anderson - President Cup winner, Jamie Want - Clubman,
Jake Lee - Cheltenham Town player, Timmy Bond - U16 Players player,
Nathan Littler- U16 Mangers Player
Front : Matty Fletcher : 1st team Players player & U16 Player of the year
THE BEECHES UNDER 16 REACH COUNTY CUP SEMI FINAL
For the first time in the clubs history a Beeches team has reached the final stages of the County cup, a goal from substitute Dan Watton secured the team place in the semi final where they will meet Bristol City Juniors Supporters on Sunday 6th March, the game will be played at home at Kingshil Sports Complex
After a close quarter final encounter The Beeches beat Severnside Nuclear Juniors 3-2 with Charlie Needham and Tim Bond scoring the other two goals
The clubs Reserve team are also through to the Mills Roberts semi final against Oaksey Res game to be played on the 31st April at the Corinium Stadium kick off 7-00 pm.
5/3/11 Kanne Outram in command in recent match against Tetbury Town A. Kanne was also on the score sheet in the clubs 3-1 victory
5/3/11 Dom O'Neil seen back in action as he returns from Uni showing he still has a good touch
To see other pictures click on Pictures left hand column
29/01/11 Veteran defender Mark Warriner still shows his ability to win the ball in the recent local Derby which saw the home team beat Stratton United 3-2
29/01/11 Two Goal hero Danny Gudger keeps a close eye on the situation in the recent local Derby against Stratton United
MIKE EAGLES : 34 RAF SQUADRON
Mike who is one of our Nations hero's is currently serving in Afghanistan and is based at camp Bastion.
Last weekend 18 December the Sky Sports cameras were there to cover the match RAF v ARMY
Mike was on the winning side when he was selected to represent his regiment the RAF 34 Squadron who defeated the ARMY 54 Talisman Squadron 2-0
Mike will be home on the 8th January for a fortnight before flying back out to Afghanistan to complete his second tour of duty.
All the lads at the club wish Mike all the best and look forward to having him back to play.
The Beeches First XI v CHQ United
Back Row : Left to Right : Jamie Want ( manager ) Graham Robinson, Mike Eagles, Daren Henden, Mark Warriner, Simon King, Kevin O'Malley, Lee Rhodes
Front Row : Left to Right : Craig Hewett, Josh Cuss, Pete Sykes, Danny Gudger, Chris Robinson, Martin Garvey, Charlie Ingham
Jody Lawrence : For Jody his miserable start to the season has begun all over again. They say lighting never strikes twice but for Jody it has already.The flying Beeches winger will now be sidelined for several weeks following another injury incident in the now famous Cirencester Town Dome.
Last season also saw Jody miss the start of the season with a broken wrist now it's his thumb. How- ever in order to keep fit some lower legs exercises will be highly recommended by the coaching staff.
The Beeches Res team pictured before their league game at home to Ashton Keynes Res . Back Row : Tony Gordon, Matt King, Richard Edlington, Matt Hanks, Tom Burgess, Tom Garner, Tom Bailey
Front Row : Bob Anderson, Matt Hanks, Josh Cuss, Sam Clarke, Matt Page, Jamie Curtis.
After a Bright start to the season and again leading at half time by 2-0 the home team ran out of steam losing 5-3 to Ashton Keynes Res
Sam Clarke on his home debut scored a well taken hat-trick
Picture : COUNTY CUP TIE : THE BEECHES RES V DOWN AMPNEY
No 4 Max Szczerkowski is seen tackling one of his opponents while new signing Trevor Hillyer looks on. Down Ampney going onto win the game 5-2.
The Beeches goal scorers were Tom Bailey & Dan Hanks
Other pictures of match : Click on pictures - provided by the Wilts & Glos Standard
Simon King : The First team captain is seen Receiving the Players Player award from club Chairman Rod Benson.
Picture taken at the Green Baize Social club where over 100 players, friends & guests attended
The Beeches first team after a slow start has gone from strength to strength finishing third losing only one league game in there last 14 matches. The whole squad of players are now looking forward to a successful campaign next season 2010-11
Picture taken by the Standard : 13/11/10
Stratton United v The Beeches
Martin Garvey is seen taking on defender Shaw in the local derby which finished
1-1 . Simon King scoring the Beeches goal
Please see Pictures : For others taken
Daniel Skudlarz and Martin Garvey seen attacking the Stratton goal
Tom Jehu : The Beeches under 15 full back is seen receiving the Players Player award for 2009-10
Mark Stephens: The Beeches Reserve team mid-field dynamo is seen receiving the Players Players award for 2009-10 season from club Chairman Rod Benson. Picture taken at The Green Baize Social Club
Picture taken at Lilleyshall the old head quarters of England