Rovers 1st Team

Pictured Above are:
Back Row Raj Mandal
MLeft Mark Brookes MRight John Guiney
Front Dave Randall

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ROVERS SET FOR NEW SEASON

AFC Kempston Rovers report back for pre season training at Hillgrounds Road on Tuesday 1st July at 7pm, under the guidance of our new management team of Dave Randall, John Guiney, Mark Brookes and Raj Mandal who also takes on the responsibilities as Director of senior football (picture above).

Any existing or new players interested in joining any of the walnut boy’s teams for the new season are welcome to attend training, or visit the clubs website at www.afckemspton.co.uk for any further details.

Next season AFC Kempston Rovers will again be running two senior Saturday teams who will be competing in the Eagle Bitter United Counties Football League, our successful Under 18 team will also continue in The Midweek Northants Senior Youth League.

Dave Randall and John Guiney will be heading up the first team and whilst bringing together the infrastructure of the Bedford College scheme Dave sees a natural progression for all within Academy, Under18 and Reserve Teams. This should enable players to see clear progression within the club.

John Guiney will combine his 1st team role with that of manager of the Rovers midweek U18 side. They will be looking to follow up this last season’s success as Winners of the West Division of The Northants Senior Youth League.

Continuing with the College thread sees Mark Brookes heading up the Rovers Reserve team within the UCL Reserve Division Two, assisted by Raj Mandal.

AFC Kempston Rovers begin their pre season games for 2008 on Tuesday 15th July when the walnut boys entertainment southern league side Bedford Town.

Kempston make the trip up the M1 on Saturday 19th July to face united Counties League side Bugbrooke, before facing newly promoted Southern Premier League Side Oxford City at Hillgrounds on Tuesday 22nd July.

The walnut boys then face another newly promoted side on Saturday 26th July when South Midlands League new boys Hatfield Town visit Kempston.

On Tuesday 29th July South Midlands League Side Brache Sparta make the short trip to Hillgrounds road, another South Midlands League side visit Hillgrounds Road on Saturday 2nd August when Kempston entertain AFC Dunstable, the pre season programme is concluded on Saturday 9th August when Codicote FC visit Hillgrounds Road.

Full Pre Season Details are as Follows:

Tuesday 15th July Home Vs Bedford Town

Saturday 19th July Away Vs Bugbrooke

Tuesday 22nd July Home Vs Oxford City

Saturday 26th July Home Vs Hatfield Town

Tuesday 29th July Home Vs Brache Sparta

Saturday 2nd Aug Home Vs AFC Dunstable

Saturday 9th August Home Vs Codicote

The league season starts on Saturday 16th august and everyone at AFC Kempston Rovers is looking forward to an exciting 2008/09 season. For further fixture update and for the latest AFC Kempston news visit www.afckempston.co.uk