Many thanks to everyone who attended or bought tickets in last nights belateded Xmas draw. The draw was delayed due to a lack of fixtures within the football club over the Xmas period but it proved to be a big success. Many thanks to everyone who supported this fund raising event from all at Sawston Rovers Football Club.

The final game before the xmas break sees Player Manager Ashley Stevens in Las Vegas so Daniel Van Dok and Pip Kerry take caretaker control. This also means Stev Coe will take the gloves for this game. Barry Rule and Steve Henderson are in from the 1st team to bolster the squad after their game was postponed on Wednesday. New signing Dave May also joins the squad after his midweek transfer from Mildenhall Town.

Squad to face Figleaves Sat 16/12/06:

1. Steve Coe
2. Mark Van Dok
3. Daryl Bridges
4. Pip Kerry
5. Gavin Edwards
6. Nik Karpuk
7. Daniel Van Dok
8. Scott Westwood
9. Paul Shelford
10. Mick Stoner
11. Paul Bentley
12. Scott Jakes
13. Barry Rule
14. Steve Henderson
15. Dave May

Ash has no fresh headaches for the visit of Fowlmere this Saturday. Scott Westwood returns after three weeks away on holiday and Craig Smith will be in the side after his two weeks on holiday provided he can be contacted.

Squad to Face Fowlmere 11/11/06

1. Ashley Stevens
2. Mark Van Dok
3. Darrell Bridges
4. Pip Kerry
5. Steve Coe
6. Ashley Wright
7. Daniel Van Dok
8. Nik Karpuk
9. Mick Stoner
10. Gavin Edwards
11. Paul Bentley
12. Scott Westwood
13. Tom Westley
14. Martin Yranell
15. Neil Barnes
16. Craig Smith???

Ash has no real problems heading into this game. Scott Westwood is unavaliable due to holiday but apart from that Ash should have a full compliment.

Squad to face Press A 04/11/06

1. Ashley Stevens
2. Mark Van Dok
3. Darrell Bridges
4. Pip Kerry
5. Neil Barnes
6. Steve Coe
7. Ashley Wright
8. Nik Karpuk
9. Daniel Van Dok
10. Gavin Edwards
11. Mick Stoner
12. Paul Bentley
13. Martin Yarnell
14. Tom Westley

The reserves entertain Hardwick as they look carry on from a good showing at a strong Wibraham outfit last Saturday. Doubts remain over the fitness of Player manager Ash Stevens so Steve Coe should continue in goal.

Squad for Saturday 20th October vs Hardwick.

1. Steve Coe
2. Pip Kerry
3. Mark Van Dok
4. Paul Shelford
5. Darrell Bridges
6. Ashley Wright
7. Nik Karpuk
8. Gavin Edwards
9. Daniel Van Dok
10. Mick Stoner
11. Scott Westwood
12. Liam Miller
13. Paul Bentley
14. Tom Westley
15. Neil Barnes

The reserves entertain Linton this Saturday looking to build on last weekends improved display against Sawston United A. They will be without Paul Bentley (holiday), Paul Shelford (holiday), Steve Coe (holiday), Dean Miller (1st team call up)and Jordon Searle (Holiday).

Squad:

1.Ashley Stevens
2.Pip Kerry
3.Darrell Bridges
4.Mark Van Dok
5.Gavin Edwards
6.Mick Stoner
7.Daniel Van Dok
8.Nik Karpuk
9.Tom Westley
10.Tom Mayberry
11.Scott Westwood
12.Liam Miller
13.Jonny Cook
14.Neil Barnes

The christmas disco will take place this year on Saturday 25th November at Great Shelford Football Club. Tickets are on sale now priced at £7. Please see Barry Rule for tickets or enquire with your team manager or any commitee member.

Unsuprisingly everyone seems to be available for this weekends trip to Lynton Way to face Sawston United A. Heres the reserve squad to face the greens from the other end of the village on Saturday.

1.Ashley Stevens
2.Pip Kerry
3.Darrell Bridges
4.Mark Van Dok
5.Steve Coe
6.Mick Stoner
7.Daniel Van Dok
8.Neil Barnes
9.Nik Karpuk
10.Gavin Edwards
11.Paul Bentley
12.Scott Westwood
13.Tom Mayberry
14.Tom Westley
15.Liam Miller
16.Dean Miller

Fellas - please be aware that now the season has started training has switched to Wednesday nights at 7pm at Mill Lane.

There was good news and bad news for Rovers after the opening day of season this past Saturday. The Reserves were unfortunate to be on the end of a 3-1 reverse at Fowlmere Res, young Dean Miller the scorer. The first team won 2-0 at home to Fowlmeres first team with goals from David Negus and Steve Henderson to keep their good run of form going from pre season. This week sees the first team entertain Girton United Res at the Lane at 3pm with the ressies having no fixture. Ted "Bassett" Smith will be in charge of the Rovers side because manager Bob Rule will be at his grandaughters christening - hopefully Ted can keep up his 100% record as caretaker manager from last season.

You can now purchase 50th season commemorative t shirts and polo shirts. Priced at £16 for a polo and £12 for a t shirt they are available in red or blue and have they new club badge embroidered on the left chest. If you wish the purchase one of these please see a commitee member or your team manager for an order form, or leave an email on the contact us option on this webpage. However no orders will be honoured without payment in advance.

Could all players please be aware that due to the rise in pitch and referee fees for the coming season the club has had to raise the price of match fees from the current £3 to £4. This was decided after much discussion at the AGM and although it was not a favoured course of action by the club it is neccessary if the club wishes to survive. In addition would all players who STILL owe outstanding match fees and dinner dance money from last season please be forthcoming with this as it is a thankless task for the commitee to chase you for money, remember - the club has already forked out the money you owe so it is needed in to keep the club afloat!!!

Don`t forget fellas this coming Tuesday nights training (25th July) is on the astroturf at Sawston Village College between 7pm and 9pm. The two hours will cost £50 so bring some money and obviously the more of us there is the cheaper it will be for everyone.

Good to see everyone back for pre season training at The Lane last night. All the regulars returned along with a couple of new faces and some returning faces who want to make a return to the club after going out on loan!! Thanks for all your support and lets keep the numbers up and have a really good pre season so we hit the ground running come September 2nd!!!!

Pre season training will begin this coming Tuesday 11th July at 7pm on Mill Lane. Any new players are more than welcome to join the current squads as they prepare for the new campaign. Training will take place every Tuesday and Thursday until the beginning of the season when it will switch to Wednesdays.

Sawston Rovers FC will be celebrating their 50th season in the 06/07 season since they were founded in 1957. The current committee invite all former players, managers, committee members and supporters to join the current squads and their managers at a 50th year gala presentation dinner on Saturday June 2nd 2007 at Chilford Hall, Linton. If you would be interested in attending please contact Peter Oglesby on (01223) 834565 to book your place by Sunday 10th September 2006.