This game will be played At Whitchurch Utd KO 3.00pm
Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Sep 04, 20:52
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FA Cup Tie Against Chertsey TownThe Pitch - Statement From the Club
Officials from the Zamaretto Southern League visited the Portway this morning to inspect the pitch. Unfortunately they were of the opinion that it is not yet up to standard so Saturday's home game against North Leigh will therefore not be played at the Portway. However the club is looking into the possibility of playing it on another ground in our League. More information will be published as soon as it is known
Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 31, 18:28
Five Second Half Goals Finish Off the LionsLen Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 31, 18:28
Full Report. Hungerford
v Andover. Five second half goals finish off the Lions.
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This result stands in the statistics as a defeat but the circumstances behind it will be debated by the Lions' faithful for much of the season.
After a promising start the young Lions game was affected by several contentious decisions which finally swung the outcome in Hungerford's favour. The opening 20 minutes saw the teams even until Richard Bland's hard drive pole axed Matt Scott on the line and referee Pointer gave a penalty for handball, although contact appeared to be at waist height. After a discussion with his linesman, referee Pointer booked Scott and a full two minutes after the incident Adam Wallace netted the spot kick. Andover worked hard to get back into the game and after several near misses Nicolas Ogbanute's low cross was put away by Mark Keogh sliding in at the far post just before the break.
Five minutes after the restart came the two incidents which ultimately turned the game as Ben Chambers' late two-footed tackle was rightly punished by a red card although he appeared to be struck more than once by Hungerford's Matt Day who was only cautioned for his retaliation. Manager Leader's loud vocal complaints drew the attention of the referee but the damage was done. The killer blow came five minutes later as Curtis Angell was carried off with what looked like a serious injury and with Jason Sangha not available the defence suddenly looked very fragile. Scott Davis proved the point soon after when he restored the home lead and put them firmly in the driving seat. Two more from Bland and one each from former New Street man Ben McCready and Jamie Leacock in the last 20 minutes sealed Lions' fate.
Team: Andy Smallpiece, Nicholas Ogbanute, Curtis Angell, Youseff Bamba, Matt Scott, Famabe Bisayo, Ben Chambers, Chris Onoufriou, Danny Finnegan, Matt Styles, Mark Keogh.
Subs: Andy Darnton, Josh Barnett, Ollie Yeates, Jason Minton, Ozawale Kalejhiye
Match Report by Graham Cousins
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Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 31, 15:15
FA Cup - Lions Through to Next Round.
| Hungerford 6 | Andover 1 Mark Keogh |
This result stands in the statistics as a defeat but the circumstances behind it will be debated by the Lions' faithful for much of the season.
After a promising start the young Lions game was affected by several contentious decisions which finally swung the outcome in Hungerford's favour. The opening 20 minutes saw the teams even until Richard Bland's hard drive pole axed Matt Scott on the line and referee Pointer gave a penalty for handball, although contact appeared to be at waist height. After a discussion with his linesman, referee Pointer booked Scott and a full two minutes after the incident Adam Wallace netted the spot kick. Andover worked hard to get back into the game and after several near misses Nicolas Ogbanute's low cross was put away by Mark Keogh sliding in at the far post just before the break.
Five minutes after the restart came the two incidents which ultimately turned the game as Ben Chambers' late two-footed tackle was rightly punished by a red card although he appeared to be struck more than once by Hungerford's Matt Day who was only cautioned for his retaliation. Manager Leader's loud vocal complaints drew the attention of the referee but the damage was done. The killer blow came five minutes later as Curtis Angell was carried off with what looked like a serious injury and with Jason Sangha not available the defence suddenly looked very fragile. Scott Davis proved the point soon after when he restored the home lead and put them firmly in the driving seat. Two more from Bland and one each from former New Street man Ben McCready and Jamie Leacock in the last 20 minutes sealed Lions' fate.
Team: Andy Smallpiece, Nicholas Ogbanute, Curtis Angell, Youseff Bamba, Matt Scott, Famabe Bisayo, Ben Chambers, Chris Onoufriou, Danny Finnegan, Matt Styles, Mark Keogh.
Subs: Andy Darnton, Josh Barnett, Ollie Yeates, Jason Minton, Ozawale Kalejhiye
Match Report by Graham Cousins
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Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 31, 15:15
Full Report. FA Cup Preliminary Round. Sittingbourne v
Andover. Lions
progress to the next round.
Despite the result overall this was not a good advert for FA Cup football but the Lions did just enough to proceed and more importantly, pocket a winner's cheque for £1,500.
Manager Andy Leader made three changes after the mid week defeat at Sholing with places on the bench for assistant manager Andy Darnton and new boy Fambege Bisayo on the team sheet for the first time. Little was offered from either side in the first 20 minutes with some recalling a match in the not to distant past at Uxbridge where watching the planes landing gave better entertainment. Andy Smallpiece dealt with the first home corner before Ross Morley, Tom Bradbrook and Jamie Nuttell all went close for the home side. On 23 minutes Danny Finnegan got away and chased a through ball before being pushed over in the box by Billy Manners who received a straight red card and a penalty awarded against him for his efforts. Yousef Bamba's impressive footwork was not matched by the execution as he blazed the kick over the bar. The game had hardly restarted when the referee pulled a calf muscle and after a full ten minute delay a replacement linesman was found. By then keeper Smallpiece was limping but the Lions were showing more energy than the Isthmian Division One outfit.
After the break the Lions began to test the stretched home defence until, having turned three defenders and the goalkeeper inside out, Nicholas Ogbanute had a glorious chance to give his side the lead but shot wide of an unguarded net. The all important goal arrived just before the hour mark when home keeper Matt Reed was at the edge of his area to collect a high bounce but centre half Joe Bannan back headed it past him and could only turn and watch as the ball rolled into the empty net. Lions played some good football in the search for the killer goal and Ben Chambers, Finnegan and Ogbanute all went close before Leader threw on Darnton whose experience steadied the ship. Smallpiece's good work prevented an equaliser and Lions returned with the win and a home tie in the next round against one of Leader's former clubs, Combined Counties League leaders Chertsey Town who beat Chatcham Town.
Team: Andy Smallpiece, Nicholas Ogbanute, Curtis Angell, Yousef Bamba, Matt Scott, Jason Sangha, Ben Chambers, Chris Onoufriou, Danny Finnegan, Matt Styles, Mark Keogh.
Subs: Andy Darnton, Ollie Yeates, Chris Brookman, Famege Bisayo, Jason Minton, Josh Barnett.
Match Report by Graham Cousins
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Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 31, 15:02
Next Club Committee Meeting| Sittingbourne 0 | Andover 1 o.g. |
Despite the result overall this was not a good advert for FA Cup football but the Lions did just enough to proceed and more importantly, pocket a winner's cheque for £1,500.
Manager Andy Leader made three changes after the mid week defeat at Sholing with places on the bench for assistant manager Andy Darnton and new boy Fambege Bisayo on the team sheet for the first time. Little was offered from either side in the first 20 minutes with some recalling a match in the not to distant past at Uxbridge where watching the planes landing gave better entertainment. Andy Smallpiece dealt with the first home corner before Ross Morley, Tom Bradbrook and Jamie Nuttell all went close for the home side. On 23 minutes Danny Finnegan got away and chased a through ball before being pushed over in the box by Billy Manners who received a straight red card and a penalty awarded against him for his efforts. Yousef Bamba's impressive footwork was not matched by the execution as he blazed the kick over the bar. The game had hardly restarted when the referee pulled a calf muscle and after a full ten minute delay a replacement linesman was found. By then keeper Smallpiece was limping but the Lions were showing more energy than the Isthmian Division One outfit.
After the break the Lions began to test the stretched home defence until, having turned three defenders and the goalkeeper inside out, Nicholas Ogbanute had a glorious chance to give his side the lead but shot wide of an unguarded net. The all important goal arrived just before the hour mark when home keeper Matt Reed was at the edge of his area to collect a high bounce but centre half Joe Bannan back headed it past him and could only turn and watch as the ball rolled into the empty net. Lions played some good football in the search for the killer goal and Ben Chambers, Finnegan and Ogbanute all went close before Leader threw on Darnton whose experience steadied the ship. Smallpiece's good work prevented an equaliser and Lions returned with the win and a home tie in the next round against one of Leader's former clubs, Combined Counties League leaders Chertsey Town who beat Chatcham Town.
Team: Andy Smallpiece, Nicholas Ogbanute, Curtis Angell, Yousef Bamba, Matt Scott, Jason Sangha, Ben Chambers, Chris Onoufriou, Danny Finnegan, Matt Styles, Mark Keogh.
Subs: Andy Darnton, Ollie Yeates, Chris Brookman, Famege Bisayo, Jason Minton, Josh Barnett.
Match Report by Graham Cousins
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Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 31, 15:02
Would all Club Committee members please note that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday 8th September starting at 6.30pm
Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 27, 17:23
Lions Go Down at SholingLen Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 27, 17:23
Full Report. Sholing
v Andover. Lions
go down at Sholing and come away with nothing.
Lions showed plenty of endeavour on Tuesday at the hastily rearranged game at Sholing but once again came away with nothing to show for it and were left at the wrong end of the embryonic table looking for their first point.
They were on the back foot inside a minute as Barry Mason skipped through a flat footed defence to hammer a shot past Andy Smallpiece and the travelling contingent feared the worst but to their credit the expected mauling did not materialise. Nicholas Ogbanute's good work gave room to cross for Youseff Bamba to see his header blocked but Sholing were dominant and on 20 minutes Tyronne Bowers crashed home a 20 yard free-kick to double the advantage. Mason almost made it three on the half hour after which Ollie Yates was brought on in place of Chris Brookman. Bamba again crossed for Ogbanute to test Lee Webber and from a corner Jason Sangha's drive was collected by the keeper. The sheer pace of the home attack was causing problems and Lee Wort and Bowers both went close before the break as the Lions struggled to cling on to touching distance. Bamba looked the most likely for the visitors although Chris Onoufriou went closest before the break. Just on the whistle Mason brought a fine save out of Smallpiece who tipped away his rasping cross shot.
The second half was five minutes old when a lightning break from defence opened up the Lions and Marvin McLean's speed and finish was clinical for 3-0. Andy Leader threw on Jack Stapley and Matt Scott and on the hour Onoufriou drove just over but Sholing should have made it four when Mason went half the pitch but then screwed his shot wide with only Smallpiece to beat. With 20 minutes left Andover put together their best move of the game when Bamba and Ogbanute combined but the home defence held out and after the teams had exchanged one more chance the game petered out to a predictable end.
Team: Andy Smallpiece, Jason Minton, Mark Keogh, Youseff Bamba, Chris Brookman, Jason Sangha, Craig Blakeman, Chris Onoufriou, Danny Finnegan, Matt Styles, Nicholas Ogbanute.
Subs: Ollie Yeates, Matt Scott, Jack Stapley, Elliott Wykes, Josh Barnett.
Lions begin their FA Cup trail at Isthmian League Sittingbourne with a chance to return to Bourne Park, where they played Maidstone United in the Vase a few years ago and the supporters will be hoping for a warmer welcome and a better result than last time. There is a coach leaving the Portway at around 9.30am. If Lions and Hungerford both have a result tomorrow they play each other at Bulpit Lane on Monday, KO 3.00pm. Should there be a draw at Sittingbourne then the replay will be at Whitchurch Utd on Tuesday at 7.45pm with the Hungerford game postponed.
Match Report by Kerry Miller
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Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 27, 17:20
Still No Points for the Lions| Sholing 3 | Andover 0 |
Lions showed plenty of endeavour on Tuesday at the hastily rearranged game at Sholing but once again came away with nothing to show for it and were left at the wrong end of the embryonic table looking for their first point.
They were on the back foot inside a minute as Barry Mason skipped through a flat footed defence to hammer a shot past Andy Smallpiece and the travelling contingent feared the worst but to their credit the expected mauling did not materialise. Nicholas Ogbanute's good work gave room to cross for Youseff Bamba to see his header blocked but Sholing were dominant and on 20 minutes Tyronne Bowers crashed home a 20 yard free-kick to double the advantage. Mason almost made it three on the half hour after which Ollie Yates was brought on in place of Chris Brookman. Bamba again crossed for Ogbanute to test Lee Webber and from a corner Jason Sangha's drive was collected by the keeper. The sheer pace of the home attack was causing problems and Lee Wort and Bowers both went close before the break as the Lions struggled to cling on to touching distance. Bamba looked the most likely for the visitors although Chris Onoufriou went closest before the break. Just on the whistle Mason brought a fine save out of Smallpiece who tipped away his rasping cross shot.
The second half was five minutes old when a lightning break from defence opened up the Lions and Marvin McLean's speed and finish was clinical for 3-0. Andy Leader threw on Jack Stapley and Matt Scott and on the hour Onoufriou drove just over but Sholing should have made it four when Mason went half the pitch but then screwed his shot wide with only Smallpiece to beat. With 20 minutes left Andover put together their best move of the game when Bamba and Ogbanute combined but the home defence held out and after the teams had exchanged one more chance the game petered out to a predictable end.
Team: Andy Smallpiece, Jason Minton, Mark Keogh, Youseff Bamba, Chris Brookman, Jason Sangha, Craig Blakeman, Chris Onoufriou, Danny Finnegan, Matt Styles, Nicholas Ogbanute.
Subs: Ollie Yeates, Matt Scott, Jack Stapley, Elliott Wykes, Josh Barnett.
Lions begin their FA Cup trail at Isthmian League Sittingbourne with a chance to return to Bourne Park, where they played Maidstone United in the Vase a few years ago and the supporters will be hoping for a warmer welcome and a better result than last time. There is a coach leaving the Portway at around 9.30am. If Lions and Hungerford both have a result tomorrow they play each other at Bulpit Lane on Monday, KO 3.00pm. Should there be a draw at Sittingbourne then the replay will be at Whitchurch Utd on Tuesday at 7.45pm with the Hungerford game postponed.
Match Report by Kerry Miller
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Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 27, 17:20
Full Report. Paulton
Rovers v Andover. Fine display from the young Lions but
still no points.
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Another good performance by the young Lions failed to bring the reward it deserved on Saturday at Paulton Rovers and left them still searching for the first points of the new campaign. For this match, which was hastily reversed after the pitch problems of Tuesday, manager Andy Leader made a number of changes to the side which began the game at Bideford with Matt Styles, Mark Keogh and Ben Chambers coming into the side and with a debut for Nicholas Ogbanute on loan from Gosport Borough.
Paulton started strongly and had the ball in the net within five minutes but the eagle-eyed referee spotted an infringement in the build up and disallowed the effort. From the subsequent free-kick Andy Smallpiece found Yousef Bamba and his pace took him down the left where his cross was perfectly timed for the onrushing Ogbanute to bundle over the line. Lions' fine start almost saw them double their advantage when Chambers beat the offside trap but over hit his shot. Paulton finally realised they were the home side and Josh Jefferies hit a fierce shot which Smallpiece did well to push for a corner. As half-time approached the home side were awarded a penalty for a push which few on or off the pitch saw and although Chris Lane's first effort was ordered to be retaken due to encroachment, he made no mistake with the retake to level.
Playing up the slope in the second half Lions started well again and Karl Phillips in the home goal did very well to deny Michael Owen. It was his last contribution as he was replaced by Chris Brookman. Andover were playing the better football and only another fine save from Phillips prevented Bamba from restoring the lead. However, it was not all one way traffic as Smallpiece superbly kept out Lane's effort and Jefferies sent the rebound over the bar.
Paulton piled on the pressure and with under 20 minutes left danger man Lane made space inside the area and fired home just inside the near post. With time running out Brookman raced on to a long ball but Phillips kept out his shot and it left Andover unable to find a way through as Paulton hung on for the last few minutes.
Not many will escape from Winterfield Road with a point or more and few will come as close as this.
Team: Andy Smallpiece, Jason Minton, Mark Keogh, Yousef Bamba, Matt Scott, Jason Sangha, Ben Chambers, Michael Owen, Matt Styles, Dan Finnegan, Nicholas Ogbanute.
Subs: Ollie Yeates, Chris Brookman, Chris Onoufriou, Josh Barnett, Jack Stapley. .
Match Report by Graham Cousins
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Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 24, 13:51
Squad News For Season 2010-2011.
| Paulton Rovers 2 | Andover 1 Nicholas Ogbanute |
Another good performance by the young Lions failed to bring the reward it deserved on Saturday at Paulton Rovers and left them still searching for the first points of the new campaign. For this match, which was hastily reversed after the pitch problems of Tuesday, manager Andy Leader made a number of changes to the side which began the game at Bideford with Matt Styles, Mark Keogh and Ben Chambers coming into the side and with a debut for Nicholas Ogbanute on loan from Gosport Borough.
Paulton started strongly and had the ball in the net within five minutes but the eagle-eyed referee spotted an infringement in the build up and disallowed the effort. From the subsequent free-kick Andy Smallpiece found Yousef Bamba and his pace took him down the left where his cross was perfectly timed for the onrushing Ogbanute to bundle over the line. Lions' fine start almost saw them double their advantage when Chambers beat the offside trap but over hit his shot. Paulton finally realised they were the home side and Josh Jefferies hit a fierce shot which Smallpiece did well to push for a corner. As half-time approached the home side were awarded a penalty for a push which few on or off the pitch saw and although Chris Lane's first effort was ordered to be retaken due to encroachment, he made no mistake with the retake to level.
Playing up the slope in the second half Lions started well again and Karl Phillips in the home goal did very well to deny Michael Owen. It was his last contribution as he was replaced by Chris Brookman. Andover were playing the better football and only another fine save from Phillips prevented Bamba from restoring the lead. However, it was not all one way traffic as Smallpiece superbly kept out Lane's effort and Jefferies sent the rebound over the bar.
Paulton piled on the pressure and with under 20 minutes left danger man Lane made space inside the area and fired home just inside the near post. With time running out Brookman raced on to a long ball but Phillips kept out his shot and it left Andover unable to find a way through as Paulton hung on for the last few minutes.
Not many will escape from Winterfield Road with a point or more and few will come as close as this.
Team: Andy Smallpiece, Jason Minton, Mark Keogh, Yousef Bamba, Matt Scott, Jason Sangha, Ben Chambers, Michael Owen, Matt Styles, Dan Finnegan, Nicholas Ogbanute.
Subs: Ollie Yeates, Chris Brookman, Chris Onoufriou, Josh Barnett, Jack Stapley. .
Match Report by Graham Cousins
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Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Aug 24, 13:51
As you can appreciate there have been a considerable number of changes
to next season's squad. Firstly the players that have left from last
season are: Mark James, Ryan Crockford, Tom Gooding, Tommy Langfrey,
Robbie Sadler, Danny Urry, Lee Burch, Michael Byrne, Tom Pigford, Dave
Hook, Adam Gatcum, Adam Wiltshire, and Luke Baker. Those that have
re-signed for next season are: Jason Sangha, Matt Styles, Mark Keogh,
Matt Scott, Ben Chambers, Dean Smith, Alex Campbell, Claudio Herbert,
Luke Soulby and Jack Pitt.
Andy has also signed quite a few new players who are as follows:
We wish them all a happy and successful stay with the club
Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Jul 14, 16:51
Cup DrawsAndy has also signed quite a few new players who are as follows:
| Name | Position | Age | Previous Club(s) |
| Andy Smallpiece | Goalkeeper | 24 | Bognor & Winchester City |
| Jack Stapley | Defender | 22 | Hastings |
| Danny Finnegan | Midfielder | 25 | Amesbury |
| Ryan Nowacki | Defender/Midfielder | 23 | Fareham & Hayling Island |
| Jason Minton | Defender | 21 | Basingstoke |
| Tristan Broomes | Winger/Forward | 20 | Winchester & Blackfield & Langley |
| Elliot Wykes | Winger/ Midfielder | 24 | Laverstock & Ford |
| Ozawale Kalejhiye | Midfielder | 20 | University of Southampton |
| Bisayo Fanbecobe | Forward | 20 | University of Southampton |
| Michael Owen | Forward | 22 | |
| Jazz Beavis | Midfielder | 21 | |
| Ryan Lake | Centre Half | 21 |
We wish them all a happy and successful stay with the club
Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Jul 14, 16:51
The draws for the FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Youth Cup have just been
made. Our games are as follows:
Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Jul 08, 14:27
| FA Cup Preliminary Round | Sittingbourne v Andover | Saturday 28 August | KO 3.00pm |
| FA Cup First Qualifying Round | Sittingbourne or Andover v Mole Valley SCR or Chertsey Town or Chatham Town | Saturday 11 September | KO 3.00pm |
| FA Trophy Preliminary Round | Andover v Bideford | Saturday 2 October | KO 3.00pm |
| FA Trophy First Qualifying Round | Andover or Bideford v Tiverton Town | Saturday 16 October | KO 3.00pm |
| FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round | Petersfield Town v Andover | W/C 6 September | TBA |
| FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Round | Shaftesbury v Petersfield Town or Andover | W/C 20 September | TBA |
Len Abrahams (Assistant Webmaster), Jul 08, 14:27
