Haverhill Rovers - Local team to the top of the pyramid

[Soldierboy86]

Hi and welcome, I’ve been looking forward to doing a series on my local club for a while and have finally bit the bullet. Any feedback would be great.

Manager Profile
Steve Rands
32 Years Old
English
Sunday League Footballer
National A Licence



Club Profile

Haverhill Rovers (The Rovers)
Founded 1886
Semi-Professional
English Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Stadium - New Croft
Capacity 3000 (200 seated)
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Steve Rands has been handed his first management job at his local club Haverhill Rovers. Rovers have offered Rands a amateur contract with no wage.
With no staff I found free agents to fill what I needed.
Assistant Manager - Ed Walters, Amateur Contract
Head of Youth Development - Ali Train, Part Time £60 p/w until 30/6/19
Goalkeeping Coach - Louis Hrebeniak, Part Time £50 p/w until 30/6/19
Fitness Coach - Matthew Kingwell, Part Time £55 p/w until 30/6/19
Under 23 Manager - Paul Fitchett, Part Time £60 p/w until 30/6/19
Under 18 Manager - Jamie Perkins, Part Time £60 p/w until 30/6/19

With the squad very thin on the ground 12 players without contracts were invited for trials to fill the gaps in the squad whilst also pulling the best potential youth players into the main squad for preseason. The squad is made up of youth and amateur contracts apart from two players, 29 year old Centre-Back Sam Holmes and 32 Year Old Experienced Striker Daniel Cornwall. With no transfer budget and a wage budget of £186 p/w free transfers and youth will be my best options.

With 5 preseason games ahead of us before starting the season with an FA Cup First Prelim match I’m hopeful I can get a squad together for the season.

Expectations
Eastern Counties Premier - Top Half Finish
FA Cup - Reach First Prelim Round
FA Vase - Reach First Round

Let the preseason begin!

 

[Soldierboy86]

July 2018

And so it begins,

After bringing a few players in on trial the following have been signed to amateur contracts:
29 Year Old Right Back Matt Plummer
18 Year Old Left Back Ryan Kirwan
23 Year Old Goalkeeper Charlie Crowley
25 Year Old Right Back Ryan Grocott
19 Year Old Left Back Cameron Jones
18 Year Old Goalkeeper Jack Collins
18 Year Old Centre Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart
18 Year Old Right and Left Midfielder Finley Dopson
28 Year Old Centre Midfielder Sam Clarke
28 Year Old Centre Midfielder Kieran English
29 Year Old Centre Midfielder Daryl Robson
These players have plugged the gaps in the squad and unless someone amazing comes along I’m not looking to add anyone else.

Having decided on a 442 formation using custom wing play I should have enough depth to see out the season.

Friendly
Haverhill Rovers 2 V 1 Ilford
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Attendance 89 (7 away)
Goals Rovers, Daniel Cornwell 5” Pen, Malachi Peynardo-Peart 39”
Goals Ilford, Joe Price 26”

Rovers won a hard fought battle at New Croft. Daniel Cornwell got Haverhill off to a flyer by scoring a penalty into the bottom right corner. Young striker Joe Price equalised with a well struck effort into the top corner from 26 metres. Young Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Pearl scored what proved to be the winner with a stunning volley into the top corner from 19 metres.

Man of the Match Rovers Centre Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart

Friendly
Haverhill Rovers 2 V 2 Cogenhoe United

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Attendance 69 (7 away)
Goals Rovers, Ashley Birch 34”, Daniel Cornwell 36”
Goals Cogenhoe, Daniel Botterill 40”, Dan Dean 62”

Rovets we’re held to a draw by Cogenhoe in a close fought match at New Croft. Young striker Ashley Birch gave Rovers the lead with an effort from close to goal which hit the post before going in. Daniel Cornwell doubled Rovers lead with a good finish from close range. Poacher Daniel Botterill pulled one back for Cogenhoe with an effort which hit the inside of the post before crossing the line. Young striker Dan Dean equalised for Cogenhoe with a placed close range volley which hit the inside of the post before hitting the back of the net.

Man of the Match Cogenhoe Goalkeeper Scott Piper

Rovers have signed Centre-Back Jermaine Johnson on a free transfer. He brings a wealth of experience and should help strengthen our back line.

Friendly
Sileby Rangers 0 V 1 Haverhill Rovers
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Goals Rovers, Ashley Birch 30”

Rovers produced a solid performance to beat Sileby Rangers at Fernie Fields. Young Striker Ashley Birch gave Rovers the lead with a close range header. In a low-key affair, the fixture was marred by a succession of fouls by Sileby Rangers that prevented the match from ever truly getting into a rhythm.

Man of the Match Rovers Young Striker Ashley Birch

17 Year Old Centre-Back Nicky Pearce is being courted by several clubs. The highly rated youngster is only on an amateur contract so could choose to leave at any time. He has said he feels pressured by the interest in him so hopefully he stays.

Bonus’s for the season have been finalised, £1k for winning the league and £1k for cup competitions.

Friendly

Haverhill Rovers 1 V 1 Brightlingsea Regent
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Attendance 66 (3 away)
Goals Rovers, Daniel Cornwell 30” pen
Goals Regent, Jake Clowsley 24”

Following their 1-1 draw with Brightlingsea at New Croft, an ex-Haverhill player claimed that his former team must improve if they are to succeed this season.
Pressing forward Jake Clowsley gave Brightlingsea the lead with a powerful shot into the bottom corner from 23 metres. Daniel Cornwell equalised for Rovers with a powerful penalty in off the post.

Man of the Match Brightlingsea Striker Jake Clowsley

We have been priced second favourites for promotion with odds of 3-2. With the boards expectation of a mid table finish hopefully we can surpass that and more.

So far so good for the pre season with some good results. The biggest worry is holding onto players but there is some promise within the squad. 16 Year Old Striker Ashley Birch has been in top form so far with 2 goals in 3 games as he looks to force himself into the first team. Another standout player has been Experienced Striker Daniel Cornwell with 4 goals in 5 games.

 

[Soldierboy86]

August 2018

Friendly
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 0 Epsom & Ewell
Attendance 63 (3 away)
Goals Rovers: Ashley Birch 26”, Sam Clarke 34”, Luke Dalton 82”


Young Striker Ashley Birch got Rovers off to a flyer with a well placed free kick. Central Midfielder Sam Clarke doubled the lead with a curling effort into the bottom right corner. Poacher Luke Dalton came off the bench to score a close range header to seal the match.


Man of the Match Young Striker Ashley Birch


Friendly
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 2 Burnham Ramblers
Attendance 71 (4 away)
Goals Rovers: Malachi Peynardo-Peart 10”, Ashley Birch 18”, Sam Holmes 79”
Goals Ramblers: Leon Hudson 66”, Christian Middleton 85”


Central Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart gave Rovers the lead with a close range header. Ashley Birch doubled the lead with a placed shot from 20 metres. Burnham pulled one back when Leon Hudson scored a thunderous shot from 25 metres. Substitute Sam Holmes put the game out of sight before Christian Middleton scored a consolation goal.


Man of the Match Rovers Young Striker Ashley Birch


With preseason now over I think I have a squad capable of achieving our goals this season. Experienced Striker Daniel Cornwell has been given the Captaincy for the season with Right Back Matt Plummer the Vice Captain. With 16 year old Ashley Birch showing his potential in preseason he will start the season alongside Daniel Cornwell up front.


FA Cup 1st Prelim Round
Consett 2 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Rovers: Daniel Cornwell 16” pen, 32”
Goals Consett: David Dowson 60” pen, Aksel Juul 61”


Experienced Striker Daniel Cornwell gave Rovers the lead with a well taken penalty before getting his second with a header from close range. David Dowson got a goal back from the penalty spot before Aksel Juul equalised and earned Consett the replay.


Man of the Match Rover Experienced Striker Daniel Cornwell


FA Cup 1st Prelim Round Replay
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 0 Consett
Attendance 679 (2 away)
Goals Rovers: Malachi Peynardo-Peart 27”, 55”, Luke Dalton 90”


Young central Midfielder gave Rovers the lead with a well taken shot to the bottom right corner. He got his second with a placed shot from 18 metres. Substitute Luke Dalton put the game out of sight with a wonderful solo effort.


Man of the Match Rovers Central Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart
Rovers have been given £2600 for qualifying for the FA Cup 2nd Prelim Round.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Whitton United 1 V 3 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Rovers: Jermaine Johnson 15”, Ashley Birch 70”, Luke Dalton 81”
Goals United: Rhys Fyfield 11”


Rovers emerged victorious against a determined but ultimately unsuccessful Whitton team at King George V Playing Fields.
Whitton Captain Rhys Fyfield gave Whitton the lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Central defender Jermaine Johnson then equalised for Rovers with a good volley from close range. Young striker Ashley Birch then put Rovers in front with a shot from 20 metres out. Poacher Luke Dalton finally rounded off their victory with a header after coming off the bench.


Man of the Match Rover Central Defender Jermaine Johnson


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rover 0 V 0 Godmanchester Rovers
Attendance 239 (19 away)


Rovers fans were left frustrated as they could only draw with Godmanchester at New Croft.
In a low-key affair, the fixture was marred by a succession of fouls by Rovers that prevented the match from ever truly getting into a rhythm.


Man of the Match Rovers Young Centre-back Ryan Kirwan
Central defender Jermaine Johnson pulled up with a tight calf and will be out for 2-3 days.


FA Cup 2nd Prelim Round
Barton Rovers 1 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Rovers: Malachi Peynardo-Peart 33”, Augustine Fatai 42”
Goals Barton: Josh Oyibo 78”


Rovers had their midfield to thank on a wet afternoon at Sharpenhoe Road as they showed their strikers how to finish.
Young Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart gave Rovers the lead with a header. Advanced playmaker Augustine Fatai doubled the lead with a placed shot. Things went from bad to worse for Barton as central defender Spencer Saberton earned himself an early bath for persistent fouling. Ball winning Midfielder Daryl Robson’s red card for a bad tackle put Rovers position under question. Central defender Josh Oyibo’s strike proved the only consolation for Barton.


Man of the Match Rovers Advanced Playmaker Augustine Fatai
Rovers have been awarded £2.89k for winning in the FA Cup 2nd Prelim Round.
Ball winning Midfielder Daryl Robson has been given a 1 match ban following his dismissal.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Great Yarmouth Town 2 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Rovers: Malachi Peynardo-Peart 14”, Ryan Kirwan 60” pen
Goals Town: Cherubin Mabiala 32”, Danny Blair 85”


Yarmouth put their usual poor discipline to one side as they earned a share of the spoils against Rovers on a wet afternoon at Wellesley Recreation Ground.
Things did not get off to a good start for Yarmouth as young Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart seized on an error by Joey Hone to score a good volley from close range. Shadow striker Cherubin Mabiala then equalised for Yarmouth with a curling shot into the top corner from 21 metres. Young Centre-Back Ryan Kirwan then put Rovers back in front with a penalty placed into the bottom right corner. Young striker Danny Blair equalised for Yarmouth with a free kick into the top corner. Better late than never for Yarmouth and the fans were clearly delighted with Blair’s impact.


Man of the Match Yarmouth’s Cherubin Mabiala
Central Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart sustained a bruised shin as a result of a tackle he made. He will be out for 2-3 days.


Monthly Financial Report:
Balance £15,863
Profit £16,189


Job Security:
To Summarise, the board are very pleased with your overall leadership of the team.


A good month all in all with a fantastic run in the FA Cup on the cards. The biggest problem we have is letting up when in the lead which is dropping us points.


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[Soldierboy86]

September 2018

Team News
Centre Back Jermaine Johnson isn’t ready to play after his tight calf injury.
Centre Midfielder Malachi Pernardo-Peart out due to a bruised shin sustained in our last match.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Fakenham Town 5 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Town;
Harrison Chambers-Shaw 9”, 21”, 52
Ollie Robinson 18”
Simon Bannister 86”
Goals Rovers;
Daniel Cornwell 44”, 80”


Fakenham continued their prolific campaign with a 5-2 win over Rovers at Clipbush Lane. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a hat-trick from Fakenham’s Harrison Chambers-Shaw.
Young striker Harrison Chambers-Shaw got Fakenham off to a flyer by scoring a fine header from point blank range. Another particularly interesting talking point saw Fakenham have a goal questionably ruled out for an infringement. Winger Ollie Robinson doubled Fakenham’s lead with a 19 metre screamer. Chambers-Shaw added his 2nd goal of the game with a skidding drive. Rovers captain Daniel Cornwell pulled one back with a powerful shot into the bottom corner from 21 metres. Chambers-Shaw completed his hat-trick with a fine header from point-blank range. An error from Fakenham’s Ted Turner allowed Cornwell to score a close range finish into the bottom corner. Young winger Simon Bannister completed the rout with a well struck effort.
Rovers drop 3 places to 14th.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 0 V 1 Walsham-le-Willows
Goals Walsham;
Ian Hitchcock 13”
Attendance 201


Walsham-le-Willows, who curiously included an unusually high number of left-footed players in their team, came out top against Rovers on a fine summer’s evening at New Croft.
Things did not get off to a good start for Rovers as young centre-back Ian Hitchcock seized on an error by Rovers Goalkeeper Charlie Crowley to score a fine header from point blank range. In a low-key affair, the fixture was marred by a succession of fouls by Rovers that prevented the match from ever truly getting into a rhythm.


FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round
Hednesford Town 4 V 0 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Town;
Daniel Cockerline 18”
Romario Tyrese Martin 30”, 76”
Charley Edge 39”


Hednesford’s considerable physical advantage paid dividends on a mild summer’s afternoon at Keys Park. A brace from Romario Martin helped Hednesford to victory.
Target man Dan Cockerline gave Hednesford the lead with a good volley from close range. Young striker Romario Martin doubled Hednesford’s lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Edge scored with a placed shot from close range to extend the lead further. Martin completed the rout with a fierce shot.
Haverhill Rovers have been given £960 after losing in the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Woodbridge Town 0 V 0 Haverhill Rovers


One of the competitions worst defences put in a battling display as Woodbridge shared the spoils with Rovers on a fine summer’s evening at Notcutts Park.
In a low-key affair, the fixture was marred by a succession of fouls by Woodbridge that prevented the match from ever truly getting into a rhythm.
Rovers have climbed above Thetford to 15th.


23 Year Old Anchor Man Ollie Lawson has joined Bradford Town on a free transfer. Lawson had only made 1 appearance for Haverhill and due to his amateur contract they couldn’t stop him leaving.


FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round
Haverhill Rovers 2 V 2 Chipping Sodbury Town
Goals Rovers;
Malachi Peynardo-Peart 23”
Kieran English 48”
Goals Town;
Cameron Dalton 46”
Lee Webb 60”
Attendance 154 (5 away)


Rovers had their midfield to thank on a hard and bouncy surface at New Croft as they showed their strikers how to finish.
Young Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart have Rovers the lead with a volley from within the six-yard box. Poacher Cameron Dalton then equalised for Chipping with a close range volley into the top corner. Central Midfielder Kieran English then put Rovers back in front with a powerful effort. Poacher Lee Webb equalised with a placed shot into the bottom corner.


26 Year Old Right Midfielder James Ferdinand has joined Barton Town on a free transfer. He made 1 substitute appearance during his time with Haverhill.


FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round Replay
Chipping Sodbury Town 0 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Rovers;
Ashley Birch 29”
Sam Clarke 90+3”


Chipping Sodbury, who curiously included an unusually high number of left-footed players in their team, fell to a defeat against Rovers on a fine summer’s afternoon at The Ridings.
Young striker Ashley Birch gave Rovers the lead with a close range header. Rovers also saw a strike questionably chalked off. Carrilero Sam Clarke finally rounded off their victory with a volley within the six-yard box.
Man of the Match Rovers Right Back Matt Plummer


Haverhill have been awarded £725 for winning in the FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round.


Centre Back Spencer Coackley has sustained a bruised thigh whilst playing for the under 18’s and will be out for 5-8 days.
Left Back Freddy Still has sustained pulled ankle ligaments whilst playing for the under 18’s and will be out for 2-3 weeks.


17 Year Old Right Midfielder Frankie Collecott has joined Haverhill on loan until the end of the season from Didcot Town.


Team News
Freddy Still out (pulled ankle ligaments)
Spencer Coakley doubtful (bruised thigh)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 1 Histon
Goals Rovers;
Ashley Birch 87”
Goals Histon;
Keaton Stobbs 90+2”
Attendance 204 (17 away)


Rovers could count themselves somewhat fortunate to have escaped with a draw against Histon at New Croft.
An error from Histon’s Daniel Stewart allowed young striker Ashley Birch to score a volley from within the six-yard box. The Rovers fans might have hoped Birch had scored the winner but it wasn’t to be. With Rovers already beginning to celebrate, target man Keaton Stobbs then scored a good finish from close range in injury-time to ****** the equaliser for Histon. Better late than never for Histon and the fans were clearly delighted with Stobb’s impact.
Rovers have climbed above Great Yarmouth to 15th. Rovers have yet to win at home in the league this season.


Team News
Freddy Still out (pulled ankle ligaments)
Spencer Coakley doubtful (bruised thigh)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 3 Stowmarket Town
Goals Rovers;
Jose Mourinho o.g 73”
Goals Town;
Terry Dodd 2”, 11”
Max Melanson 28”
Attendance 175 (15 away)


Stowmarket continued their prolific campaign with a 3-1 win over Rovers at New Croft. A brace by Terry Dodd helped Stowmarket to victory.
Poacher Terry Dodd got Stowmarket off to a flyer by scoring a simple finish from close range. Dodd added his 2nd goal of the game with a close range volley. Melanson scored a powerful effort to extend the lead further. The last goal of the game was an embarrassing own goal from young Goalkeeper Jose Mourinho; an incident which will undoubtedly have caused him some embarrassment.
Rovers are yet to win at home in the league this season.


Haverhill have signed 21 Year Old Striker Nathan Corkery on a free transfer. He has yet to make a first team appearance in his career but was previously part of QPR’s squad.


Team News
Freddy Still out (pulled ankle ligaments)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 0 V 0 Long Melford
Attendance 257 (97 away)


One of the leagues best defences continued their fine form as Long Melford shared the spoils with Rovers on a warm summer’s afternoon at New Croft.
Haverhill Captain Daniel Cornwell had a chance to score from the penalty spot but Kelvin Spring was able to deny him. In a low key affair, the fixture was marred by a succession of fouls by Long Melford that prevented the match from ever truly getting into a rhythm.
Rovers have dropped one place to 16th.
Rovers have drawn three of their last five home games.
Young Centre-Back Nicky Pearse suffered a tight thigh and will be out for 2-3 days.


Monthly Financial Report
Overall Balance £23,552
Profit £7,678


Board Confidence
To summarise, the board are very pleased with your overall leadership of the team.


Rands:
A tough month for us but we are making progress. The team is starting to gel and we have shown we can hold our own against the top teams in the division. Hopefully we can put this month behind us and kickstart our season in the coming month.​

 

[Soldierboy86]

October 2018

Haverhill Rovers announce a new 1-year sponsorship deal for their main kit worth £2k per annum.


Team News
Freddy Still doubtful (pulled ankle ligaments)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
FC Clacton 3 V 0 Haverhill Rovers
Goals FC;
James Mensah 50”
Jimmy Blackburn 54”
Ramone Blair 62”


Rovers succumbed to a 3-0 loss at the hands of an eventually depleted opposition, although it didn’t unduly affect the outcome of the occasion.
Terry Bacon was dismissed for a bad tackle. Young winger James Mensah gave Clacton the lead with a powerful effort from 18 metres. Young Midfielder Jimmy Blackburn doubled the lead with a shot from 19 metres. Jimmy Blackburn left the game before time for persistent fouling. Deep-lying forward Ramone Blair completed the rout with a good header just inside the six-yard box.
Haverhill have dropped one place to 17th.


After a poor run of games and listening to the fans voice their concerns about the current 442 formation Rands has made the decision to add a new tactic to the teams arsenal. The team are now training in 4231 wide formation with the aim of controlling possession.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Norwich Utd 2 V 0 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Utd;
Angus Mackie 12”
Dan Crosby 29”


Managerless Norwich Utd put the sacking of Steve Eastuagh behind them as they recorded a win over Rovers on a mild autumnal afternoon at Plantation Road.
Young Midfielder Angus Mackie gave Norwich the lead with a good header just inside the six-yard box. Young Midfielder Dan Crosby completed the scoring for Norwich with a well-struck effort into the top corner from 19 metres.
Rovers have now lost three of their last five away league games.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Brantham Athletic 0 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Rovers;
Finley Dopson 31”
Jermaine Johnson 90”


Brantham had no answer to Rovers prowess from dead-ball situations as Rovers scored all their goals from set-pieces on a wet evening at Brantham Leisure Centre.
Young winger Finley Dopson gave Rovers the lead with a fine header from point-blank range. Central defender Jermaine Johnson finally rounded off their victory with a fine header from point-blank range.
Rovers have climbed to 16th in the league and end their non winning streak which was at 10 games.
Man of the Match Rovers Central Defender Jermaine Johnson


Haverhill have signed 29 year old midfielder Jake Thomson on free transfer to a amateur contract. Thomson brings a wealth of experience having played for Trinidad & Tobago at under 20 level five times and twice for the senior team. He came through the ranks at Southampton before playing for a variety of clubs at all levels. He has made 185 senior appearances throughout his career scoring 7 goals.


FA Vase 1st Round
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 0 Lydney Town
Goals Rovers;
Daniel Cornwell pen 65”
Attendance 155 (5 away)


Rovers taught Lydney Town a lesson at New Croft this afternoon.
Rovers captain Daniel Cornwell gave Rovers the lead with a penalty into the bottom corner. In a low-key affair, quality was in short supply with the vast majority of shots failing to even hit the target.
Man of the Match Rovers Central Defender Jermaine Johnson
Rovers have been awarded £825 for winning in the FA Vase 1st Round.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 0 Gorleston
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 68”
Attendance 196 (19 away)


Goal-friendly Gorleston suffered a 1-0 defeat against Rovers on a windy afternoon at New Croft.
The first noteworthy incident of the Match proved to be controversial, with Rovers seeing a goal disallowed. Poacher Nathan Corkery gave Rovers the lead with a free kick into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Nathan Corkery pulled up whilst sprinting and was substituted with a pulled calf muscle.
Rovers have climbed to 15th in the league.
Man of the Match Rovers Poacher Nathan Corkery


Nathan Corkery has suffered a pulled calf muscle whilst sprinting in the last match. He will be out for 3-4 weeks.


Team News
Nathan Corkery doubtful (pulled calf muscle)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 4 V 1 Ely City
Goals Rovers;
Daryl Robson 14”
Ollie Kirby 49”
Ashley Birch 84”
Kieran English 90+5”
Goals Ely;
Alex Theobald 89”
Attendance 208 (4 away)


Goal-friendly Ely suffered a 4-1 defeat against Rovers on a wet evening at New Croft.
Things did not get off to a good start for Ely as ball-winning Midfielder Daryl Robson seized on an error by Craig Neal to score a powerful shot into the bottom corner from 20 metres. Advanced playmaker Ollie Kirby doubled Rovers lead with a good volley from close range. Birch scored with a free kick into the top corner from the edge of the area to extend the lead further. Things went from bad to worse for Ely as central Midfielder Sam Goodge earned his marching orders for persistent fouling in the closing stages. Poacher Alex Theobald pulled one back for Ely with a close range finish into the bottom corner. Carrilero Kieran English completed the rout with a good header from just inside the six-yard box.
Rovers have been performing above expectations so far and find themselves in 11th place.
Man of the Match Rovers Ball-winning Midfielder Daryl Robson


Monthly Financial Report
Overall Balance £23,893
Profit £341


Board Confidence
To summarise, the board are very pleased with your overall leadership of the team.


Rands:
The month didn’t start well for us but the change of formation has galvanised the squad and got us moving. The FA Vase is proving to be a good cup run for us. Hopefully more of the same in the coming month.

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[Soldierboy86]

November 2018

Team News
Kieran English suspended
Nathan Corkery doubtful (pulled calf muscle)


FA Vase 2nd Round
Dunkirk 2 V 5 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Dunkirk;
Stuart Boardley 27”
Hannu Tam 86”
Goals Rovers;
Ashley Birch 8”, 12”, 69”, 76”
Daryl Robson 43”


Rovers emerged victorious against a determined but ultimately unsuccessful Dunkirk 5-2 at Ron Steel Sports Ground. The game will be remembered for a remarkable display of goal scoring from Rovers Ashley Birch.
Young striker Ashley Birch got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring a free kick from the edge of the area. Birch added his 2nd of the game with a thunderous free kick from 20 metres. Experienced winger Stuart Broadley pulled one back for Dunkirk with a thunderous free kick from 24 metres. Robson scored with a well-struck effort into the top corner from 21 metres to extend the lead further. Birch added his 3rd goal of the game with a free kick into the top corner from the edge of the area. Birch added his 4th goal of the game with a tidy finish from 13 metres. Young striker Hannu Tam pulled one back for Dunkirk with a close range effort which hit the inside of the post before crossing the line.
Man of the Match Young Striker Ashley Birch
Rovers have been awarded £900 for winning in the FA Vase 2nd Round.


Ashley Birch has set a new team record for goals in a game with his four goal haul against Dunkirk. The previous record was held by Daniel Cornwell who scored two goals away to Consett.


23 Year Old Attacking Midfielder Ollie Kirby has left the club as he felt he wasn’t getting enough playing time. He made 4 appearances for Haverhill scoring 1 goal.


18 Year Old Goalkeeper Jack Collins has left the club as he felt he wasn’t getting enough first team football. The former Portsmouth youth player didn’t make a senior appearance for Haverhill.


Midfielder Jake Thomson has sustained a pulled groin after being the victim of a heavy challenge in a under 23 match. He will be out for 3-6 days.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Thetford Town 1 V 0 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Town;
Luke Catchpole 21”


Thetford put their usual poor discipline to one side as they defeated Rovers on a mild autumnal afternoon at Mundford Road.
Central Midfielder Luke Catchpole gave Thetford the lead with a tidy finish into the bottom corner from 15 metres. Things went from bad to worse for Rovers as ball-winning Midfielder Daryl Robson earned himself an early bath for persistent fouling. In a low-key affair, the fixture was marred by a succession of fouls by Thetford that prevented the match from ever truly getting into a rhythm.
Rovers have dropped three places to 16th.
Ball-winning Midfielder Daryl Robson has been given a two match ban for his sending off.


Team News
Daryl Robson suspended


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 0 Wroxham
Goals Rovers;
Ashley Birch 27”, 42”, 90+3”
Attendance 190 (1 away)


One of the competitions worst defences so far this season continued to struggle as Wroxham lost to Rovers on a mild autumnal afternoon at New Croft. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a hat-trick from Rovers Ashley Birch.
An error from Wroxham’s Nialle Rodney allowed young striker Ashley Birch to score an incisive finish into the bottom left corner from 13 metres. Birch added his 2nd goal of the game with an incisive finish from 14 metres. Birch completed the rout with an accurate finish into the bottom corner.
Haverhill have been performing above expectations so far this season and find themselves in 12th place.
Man of the Match Young Striker Ashley Birch
Central Defender Jermaine Johnson sustained a tight groin whilst being tackled against Wroxham. He will be out for 1-2 days.


Team News
Daryl Robson suspended


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Hadleigh United 3 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Hadleigh;
James Blades 22”, 26”
Iain Neil 31”
Goals Rovers;
Jake Thomson 52”
Nathan Corkery 57”


Hadleigh United battled their way to a 3-2 victory in an evenly-matched contest between two hard-working teams. A brace from James Blades helped Hadleigh to victory.
Hadleigh captain James Blades gave Hadleigh the lead with a good finish into the top corner from close range. Blades added his 2nd goal of the game with a close range finish into the bottom corner. Neil scored with a close range header to extend the lead further. Advanced playmaker Jake Thomson pulled one back for Rovers with an accurate finish from 19 metres. Poacher Nathan Corkery pulled another back with a tidy finish from 11 metres.
Haverhill have dropped one place to 13th.
Central Midfielder Kieran English sustained a bruised shin as a result of a tackle he made against Hadleigh. He will be out for 2-3 days.


28 Year Old Striker Ibrahim Chijioke has left the club as he felt he wasn’t playing enough. He never made a first team appearance for Haverhill.


Monthly Financial Update
Overall Balance £22,133
Loss £1,760


Board Confidence Update
To summarise, the board are very pleased with your overall leadership of the team.


Rands:
An up and down month for us, we had some good wins and frustrating losses. Currently we are 13th and our aim now will be a top 10 finish which I believe is doable. The highlight of the month has to be the form of 16 year old Ashley Birch who managed to score two hat-tricks this month including setting a new record for most goals in a game. At only 16 he seems destined for big things and hopefully we can keep him for as long as possible.​

 

[Soldierboy86]

December 2018

FA Vase 3rd Round
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 1 Romulus
Goals Rovers;
Tyrell Belford o.g 85”
Goals Romulus;
Mitch Piggon 9”
Attendance 187 (1 away)


Romulus were unable to provide manager Richard Evans with a win on his birthday as they drew 1-1 with Rovers at New Croft.
Romulus Captain Mitch Piggon got Romulus off to a flyer by scoring a close range header. Goalkeeper Tyrell Belford denied Romulus the win however as he scored an own goal with 5 minutes to go.
Man of the Match Rovers Ryan Kirwan


FA Vase 3rd Round Replay
Romulus 3 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Romulus;
Kevin Davies 28”
Ellis Hancox 51”
Toby Little 90+4”
Goals Rovers;
Ashley Birch 35”
Sam Clarke 90+1”


Rovers had no answer to Romulus’ prowess from dead-ball situations as The Roms scored all their goals from set-pieces on a wet afternoon at Coles Lane.
Young Midfielder Kevin Davies gave Romulus the lead with a free kick from just outside the area which hit the post on its way past the Goalkeeper. Young striker Ashley Birch then equalised for Rovers with a thumping 28 metre free kick. Young centre-back Ellis Hancox then put Romulus back in front with a good volley from close range. Romulus Captain Mitch Piggon’s red card for a bad tackle put their position under question. Ball-winning Midfielder Sam Clarke then equalised for Rovers with a shot from 20 metres. Better late than never for Rovers and the fans were clearly delighted with Clarkes’s impact. Despite being down to 10 men, winger Toby Little clinched a late winner with a thumping 28 metre free kick. Little’s impact delighted fans with his late goal.


Haverhill have been given £375 after losing in the FA Vase 3rd Round Replay.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Newmarket Town 1 V 1 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Town;
Peter Stuart 68”
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 60”


Goal-friendly Newmarket drew 1-1 against Rovers on a crisp winter’s afternoon at Cricket Field Road.
Poacher Nathan Corkery gave Rovers the lead with a header. Newmarket captain Peter Stuart equalised for Newmarket with a shot from 20 metres.
Rovers have climbed above Whitton to 14th in the league.


24 Year Old Left Back Freddy Still has been released by Haverhill after struggling to get into the team. He didn’t make any appearances for Rovers during his time here.


25 Year Old Centre Back Steven Kilby-McGowen has been released by Haverhill after struggling to get into the team. He didn’t make any appearances for Rovers during his time here.


24 Year Old attacking Midfielder Tom Orme has been released by Haverhill after struggling to get into the team. He didn’t make any appearances for Rovers during his time here.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 0 Kirkley & Pakefield
Goals Rovers;
Jake Thomson 72”
Attendance 200 (2 away)


Managerless Kirkley & Pakefield looked to still be reeling from the sacking of Andy Penny as they lost to Rovers on a crisp winter’s afternoon at New Croft.
Young centre-back Ryan Kirwan had the chance to score from the penalty spot but George Marsh was able to deny him. Kirkley & Pakefield got off to the worst start as Ronnie Draycott was sent off. Rovers finally took the lead when ball-winning midfielder Jake Thomson scored a close range volley.
Rovers have been performing above expectations this season and find themselves in 12th place.
Man of the Match Rovers Jake Thomson


Left winger Robbie O’Sullivan has sustained a pulled groin whilst making a tackle in an under 23 match. He will be out for 6-9 days.


26 Year Old Right Back Tommy Wixon has been released by Haverhill after struggling to get into the team. He didn’t make any appearances for Rovers during his time here.


Team News
Robbie O’Sullivan doubtful (pulled groin muscle)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Long Melford 2 V 1 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Melford;
Michael Lyons 12”, 36”
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 14”


Long Melford emerged victorious against Rovers, coming out on top in an enthralling encounter that saw players from both teams sent off. A brace from Michael Lyons helped Long Melford to victory.
Veteran midfielder Michael Lyons gave Long Melford the lead with a thunderous free kick from 25 metres. Poacher Nathan Corkery then equalised with a tidy finish from 15 metres. Lyons scored what proved to be the winner with a powerful free kick from 27 metres. Things went from bad to worse for Rovers as Ball-winning Midfielder Sam Clarke earned himself an early bath for persistent fouling. Winger Connor Martin’s red card for persistent fouling put Long Medford’s position under question.
Rovers have dropped two places to 14th.


Ball-winning Midfielder Sam Clarke has been given a one match ban for his sending off in the previous game.


Central Midfielder Daryl Robson has sustained sprained ankle ligaments whilst being tackled in an under 23 match. He will be out for 5-6 weeks.


Team News
Sam Clarke suspended
Daryl Robson out (sprained ankle ligaments)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 5 V 0 Whitton United
Goals Rovers;
Jermaine Johnson 4”
Finley Dopson 24”
Nathan Corkery 45+1”
Ashley Birch 61”, 72”
Attendance 206 (13 away)


A close-fought game at New Croft ended in a one-sided result as Rovers defeated Whitton. A brace from Ashley Birch helped Rovers to victory.
Central defender Jermaine Johnson got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring a header. Full-back Mark Hooper then summed up his team’s performance by nearly gifting Rovers another goal. Young winger Finley Dopson doubled Rovers lead with a close range finish into the bottom corner. Corkery scored with a tidy finish from 12 metres to extend the lead further. Young striker Ashley Birch then added to the lead with a placed shot into the bottom corner. Birch completed the rout with a powerful shot into the bottom corner from 22 metres.
Rovers have climbed to 13th in the league.
Man of the Match Young Striker Ashley Birch.


Monthly Financial Update
Overall Balance £22,230
Profit £98


Board Confidence Update
To summarise, the board are very pleased with your overall leadership of the team.


Rands:
A mixed month for us with a disappointing loss in the FA Vase kicking the month off. But we ended the month on a high with a 5-0 win at home which has rejuvenated the squad. We are around mid table and that was the aim for the season but we still need to push.





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[Soldierboy86]

Half Season Report 2018-2019 Season


Haverhill Rovers 13th
Played 21
Won 7
Drew 6
Lost 8
Goals For 29
Goals Against 26
Points 27


Top Scorers
14 goals – Ashley Birch
5 goals – Daniel Cornwell
5 Goals – Malachi Peynardo-Peart
5 Goals – Nathan Corkery


Top Assists
6 Assists – Matt Plummer
3 Assists – Augustine Fatai
2 Assists – 6 others


Highest Average Rating
7.08 – Jermaine Johnson
7.07 – Ashley Birch
7.07 – Nathan Corkery
6.95 – Matt Plummer


At the half way stage of the season we are on target for a good mid table finish which was what we had hoped for this season.
Several players have stood out for us but with most players on amateur contracts we can only hope we can hold on to them for the future. We also have some good youth players which will be given first team chances and hopefully they can capitalise on them just like Ashley Birch has.


Target for the second half of the season is to keep pushing and hopefully finish in the top 10 which would give us a good platform to build on for next season.​

 

[Soldierboy86]

January 2019

Team News
Daryl Robson out (Sprained ankle ligaments)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Godmanchester Rovers 1 V 0 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Godmanchester;
Cody Norris 90+1”


Cody Norris’ goal helped Godmanchester move out of the relegation zone after a 1-0 victory over Rovers on a chilly afternoon at Bearscroft Lane.
With the game nearing an end, it was Cody Norris who scored a fine header from point blank range to give Godmanchester the lead. Norris’ impact delighted the fans with his late goal. For an occasion which promised so much, the fixture was marred by a succession of fouls by Rovers that prevented the match from ever truly getting into a rhythm.


Haverhill Rovers under 23 manager Paul Fitchett has been appointed as the new manager of Guildford.


Team News
Daryl Robson out (sprained ankle ligaments)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 0 V 1 Great Yarmouth
Goals Yarmouth;
Joe McBrearty 37”
Attendance 232 (20 away)


Great Yarmouth, who curiously included an unusually high number of left-footed players in their team, cam out on top against Rovers on a soaking wet afternoon at New Croft.
Young striker Joe McBrearty gave Great Yarmouth the lead with an incisive finish from 12 metres. In a low key affair, quality was in short supply with both teams hardly managing a shot on target between them.


Left midfielder Harrison Hammond has sustained a bruised ankle whilst being tackled in an under 18 match. He will be out for 2-3 days.


Midfielder Kieran English suffered a twisted knee in an under 18 match. He will be out for 3-6 days.


Team News
Daryl Robson out (sprained ankle ligaments)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 2 V 3 Fakenham Town
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 21”
Taylor Rees 73”
Goals Town;
John Pickering 54”
Ollie Robinson 84”
Bobby Evans 90”
Attendance 223 (18 away)


Rovers lost this match after being reduced to 10 men. Fakenham Town took full advantage of the situation and came home the victors.
Things turned sour for Rovers when ball-winning midfielder Jake Thomson earned himself an early bath for a bad tackle. Poacher Nathan Corkery gave Rovers the lead with a good volley from close range. Young striker John Pickering then equalised for Fakenham with a volley from within the six-yard box. Rovers also saw a strike questionably chalked off. Young attacking midfielder Taylor Rees then put Rovers back in front with a free kick into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Winger Ollie Robinson then equalised with a placed shot into the bottom corner. Young winger Bobby Evans then clinched the winner with a 23 metre screamer.
Rovers supporters will doubtless have lent their voices to the debate surrounding the use of technology as they went home disappointed, knowing that if the system were in place here, the outcome might well have been different.


Brian Burton has been appointed under 23 manager. It will be his first role in football.


Team News
Jake Thomson suspended
Daryl Robson doubtful (sprained ankle ligaments)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 2 V 1 Woodbridge Town
Goals Rovers;
Ashley Birch 52”
Finley Dopson 60”
Goals Town;
Ben Fitchett 64”
Attendance 180 (5 away)


Haverhill Rovers won a hard fought battle against Woodbridge Town on a cold and wet wintry afternoon at New Croft.
Young striker Ashley Birch gave Rovers the lead with a close range header. Young winger Finley Dopson doubled the lead with an effort from close to goal which hit the post before going in. Young centre-back Ben Fitchett’s strike proved the only consolation for Woodbridge.
Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart suffered a tight thigh in the match and will be out for 2-3 days.


26 Year Old Right Back Ryan Grocott has signed for Fairfield on a free transfer having previously been on an amateur contract with Haverhill. He made 2 appearances for Rovers during his time here.


Haverhill have signed 27 year old attacking midfielder Claudiu Hoban on a free transfer. The former Leicester City youth player has made 196 appearances during his career scoring 36 goals.


Monthly Financial Report
Balance £21,900
Loss £331


Board Confidence
To summarise, the board are pleased with your management of the team.


Rands:
A disappointing month for us with 3 losses out of 4 games which has hindered our progress. We are also struggling to keep hold of our better players as they are being chased by other clubs and with them all on amateur contracts all we can do is keep offering new ones each time. Hopefully they see what we are trying to build and stick with us for next season.

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[Soldierboy86]

Febuary 2019

26 Year Old Striker James Spray has joined Haverhill on a free transfer. The former Wolves youth player has made 138 appearances during his career scoring 30 goals.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Walsham-le-Willows 3 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Walsham;
Ryan Gerken 23”
Stephen Johnson 45+3”
Ryan Foster 47”
Goals Rovers;
Jermaine Johnson 28”
Nathan Corkery pen 65”


Walsham-le-Willows had their midfield to thank on a windy afternoon at Walsham Sports Club as they showed their strikers how to finish.
Young Midfielder Ryan Gerken gave Walsham the lead with a deft close range volley. Central defender Jermaine Johnson then equalised for Rovers with a volley from within the six-yard box. Young winger Stephen Johnson then put Walsham back in front with a tidy finish from 15 metres. Foster scored with a shot from 22 metres to extend the lead further. Things went from bad to worse for Rovers as ball-winning midfielder Jake Thomson earned himself an early bath for a bad tackle. Poacher Nathan Corkery gave Rovers fans a glimmer of hope with a penalty.
Jake Thomson has been given a 2 match ban for his sending off. It is his second sending off this season.


19 Year Old Centre Back Ryan Kirwan has signed for South Park on a free transfer. He had previously been on an amateur contract with Haverhill. He joined Haverhill at the start of the season and soon established himself in the first team. He made 34 appearances in all competitions for Haverhill scoring 3 goals (2 penalty’s) and providing 2 assists whilst also being man of the Match twice. He will be sorely missed.


29 Year Old ball-winning Midfielder Sam Clarke has joined Ascot on a free transfer. He had previously been on an amateur contract with Haverhill. He joined Haverhill at the start of the season and featured in the first team on a regular basis. He made 26 appearances (10 as a sub) in all competitions scoring 2 goals.


Team News
Jake Thomson suspended


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Histon 6 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Histon;
Andy Love 13”, 82”
Fabian Dawes 22”
Ryan Burrows 38”
Lee Smith 71”
Jack Brookes 84”
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 42”
Claudiu Hoban 75”


Haverhill Rovers were unlucky as they lost to Histon, despite having been the dominant force in much of the match. A brace from Andy Love helped Histon to victory.
Young striker Andy Love gave Histon the lead with a good volley from close range. Young striker Fabian Dawes doubled the lead with an accurate finish from inside the penalty area. An error from Rovers Matt Plummer allowed young striker Ryan Burrows to score an incisive finish from 18 metres. Poacher Nathan Corkery pulled one back for Rovers with a placed shot into the bottom corner. Things went from bad to worse for Rovers as central defender Jermaine Johnson earned himself an early bath for a bad tackle. Experienced winger Lee Smith then added to the lead with a thunderous free kick from 25 metres. Winger Claudiu Hoban pulled another back for Rovers with an incisive finish into the bottom left corner from 17 metres. Love added his 2nd goal of the game with a deftly executed finish which found its target via the post. It was a sensational effort from Love and captured the attention of fans and pundits alike. Young Midfielder Jack Brookes completed the rout with an incisive finish into the bottom left corner from 14 metres.
Haverhill have dropped one place to 14th.
Central Defender Jermaine Johnson has been banned for 1 match after his sending off.


Haverhill’s 6-2 defeat to Histon is a new record scoring game. The previous record was Haverhill Rovers 5-2 defeat to Fakenham.


Haverhill have signed 41 year old veteran midfielder Lee Hendrie on a free transfer. He is best known for his 14 years at Aston Villa and his experience will be invaluable to the club.


18 Year Old Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart has signed for Newmarket Town on a free transfer. He was previously on an amateur contract with Haverhill. Having signed at the start of the season he soon made a name for himself amongst the Haverhill supporters. He made 36 appearances (2 as a substitute) scoring 5 goals with 1 assist and claimed a man of the Match award once. He will be missed.


Haverhill have signed 20 year old striker Jay Meakin on a free transfer. Having not made a first team appearance in his career so far he will start off as a back up to the first team.


30 Year Old Right Back Matt Plummer has signed for Raynes Park Vale on a free transfer. The former Hull youth player signed for Haverhill this season and was appointed the Haverhill Vice Captain. He made 35 appearances for the club setting up 6 goals and earning 1 man of the Match awards. It’s a big disappointment to see him leave.


Centre Back Spencer Coakley has been appointed Haverhill Vice Captain.


After viewing Jermaine Johnson’s conduct in his previous match the disciplinary committee have decided to hit him with an additional 2 match ban.


Team News
Jermaine Johnson suspended
Jake Thomson suspended


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 2 V 2 Brantham Athletic
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 45”, 45+2”
Goals Athletic;
Joe O’Keefe 20”
Dale Mansford 66”
Attendance 200 (6 away)


Dale Mansford played the part of super-sub for Brantham as The Blue Imps came from behind to claim a draw against Haverhill on a wet afternoon at New Croft.
Young striker Joe O’Keefe gave Brantham the lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Poacher Nathan Corkery then equalised for Rovers with a placed shot. Corkery then added his 2nd goal of the game with a deflected effort close to goal. Young winger Dale Mansford equalised for Brantham with a tidy finish into the bottom right corner from 13 metres.
Man of the Match Rovers Poacher Nathan Corkery.


Haverhill have signed 19 year old centre Back Nathan Baker on a free transfer. The former Wolves youth player has yet to make a first team appearance in his career.


28 Year Old Centre Back Jermaine Johnson has signed for Aylesbury United. He was previously on a amateur contract with Haverhill. Johnson signed for Haverhill this season and was the first choice Centre back in the team. He made 34 appearances for Haverhill scoring 4 goals with 2 assists and was man of the Match 3 times. He is a big loss to the team.


30 Year Old ball winning Midfielder Daryl Robson has signed for Cadbury Heath. He was previously on a amateur contract with Haverhill. Robson signed for Haverhill this season and made 16 appearances (7 as a substitute) scoring 2 goals with 1 assist and was man of the Match once.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Stowmarket Town 1 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Town;
Spencer Coakley o.g 31”
Goals Rovers;
Ashley Birch 45+2”
James Spray 90+1”


Stowmarket were on level terms before being reduced to ten men and were then unable to avoid defeat to Haverhill at Greens Meadow Stadium.
Central defender Spencer Coakley suffered the ignominy of scoring an unfortunate own goal. Young striker Ashley Birch then equalised for Rovers with a close range header. Things turned sour for Stowmarket when Experienced midfielder Rob Davies earned himself an early bath for persistent fouling. Poacher James Spray then clinched a late winner with a good volley from close range. Spray’s impact delighted the fans with his late goal.
Haverhill have climbed up to 13th in the league.
Man of the Match Rovers James Spray.


Haverhill have signed 19 year old Left Back Joe Brown on a free transfer. Having started his career at Nuneaton Borough he has yet to make a first team appearance. He will start in the under 23 and we hope he will be a good back up to the first team.


Haverhill have signed 20 year old attacking midfielder Luke Mallett on a free transfer. Having started his career at Braintree he has yet to make a first team experience. He will serve as a good back up to the first team.


Haverhill announce new intake of youth players. Head of youth development Ali Train believes it is a wonderfully talented group of players and we could have the makings of a potential golden generation on our hands. Stand out players include goalkeeper Christopher Reid, Right Back James Fenwick and Striker Justin Chatfield.


Monthly Financial Report
Balance £19,612
Loss £2,288


Board Confidence
To summarise, the board are pleased with your management of the team.


Rands:
It’s been a tough month for us especially losing some of our best players but others have turned down contracts and decided to stay. We are still on target for a mid table finish and we are trying to fill the holes in the squad with free transfers and youth players. Until we can offer proper contracts our best players will continue to leave but all we can do is try and convince them of our vision for the club.









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[Soldierboy86]

March 2019

Haverhill has signed 20 year old Right Midfielder Matt Russell on a free transfer. Russell started his career with Woking and is yet to make a first team appearance in his career.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 2 FC Clacton
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 43”
Goals Clacton;
Harry McDonald 11”, 81”
Attendance 204 (7 away)


One of the leagues best defences continued their fine form as Clacton debated Rovers on a cold and wet afternoon at New Croft. A brace from Harry McDonald helped Clacton to victory.
Young striker Harry McDonald gave Clacton the lead with a good finish from close range. Poacher Nathan Corkery then equalised for Rovers with a placed shot into the bottom corner. McDonald clinched the winner with a simple finish from close in. McDonalds impact delighted the fans with his late goal.
Haverhill have dropped one place to 14th.


Left midfielder Claudiu Hoban sustained a bruised shin after being the victim of a heavy challenge in his last match and will be out for 1-2 days.


Haverhill have signed 19 Year Old Left Back Elliot Boyle on a free transfer. Boyle started his career at Wantage and has made 4 appearances in his career.


Haverhill have signed 19 year old ball winning Midfielder Mitchell Hutchings on a free transfer. Hutchings started his career at North Greenford and has yet to make a first team appearance.


17 Year Old Central Defender Nicky Pearse has signed for Bashley on a free transfer. He had previously been on an amateur contract with Haverhill. He signed for Haverhill this season and made 7 appearances (1 as a substitute) in his time here.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 2 V 1 Norwich United
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 3”
Ashley Birch 90”
Goals United;
Lee Hendrie o.g 60”
Attendance 214 (1 away)


Haverhill Rovers won a hard fought battle against Norwich United on a wet afternoon at New Croft.
Poacher Nathan Corkery got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring a simple finish from close in. Another particularly interesting talking point saw Rovers have a goal questionably ruled out for an infringement. Veteran midfielder Lee Hendrie had a moment he will quickly want to forget about when he contrived to score a calamitous own goal. Young striker Ashley Birch then clinched the winner with a close range volley into the top corner. Birch’s impact delighted the fans with his late goal.
Haverhill have climbed up to 13th in the league.
Man of the Match Rovers Left Back Cameron Jones.


Haverhill have signed 26 year old central defender James Scott on a free transfer. Scott started his career at Aldershot before spending 7 years with Fleet Town. He has made 61 appearances in his career scoring 3 goals.


Haverhill have signed 39 year old central defender Sean Thurgood on a free transfer. Thurgood started his career at Wimbledon and has played for a variety of lower league teams. He has made 156 first team appearances in his career scoring 5 goals. He will add some experience to the squad.


Haverhill have signed 26 year old current Guinea-Bissau international Alberto Seidi on a free transfer. Seidi was previously a youth player at Southampton and has made 65 appearances scoring 10 goals whilst achieving 6 caps for his country.


Haverhill have signed 21 year old Left Back Joe Crowther on a free transfer. Crowther started his career at Grimsby but is yet to make a first team appearance.


Team News
Alberto Seidi away on international duty


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Ely City 2 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals City;
Dean Jewell 27”
Stuart Ainsley 90+1”
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 51”, 90+3”


Ely put their usual poor discipline to one side as they earned a share of the spoils against Haverhill on a breezy afternoon at Unwin Ground.
Winger Dean Jewell gave Ely the lead with a deflected shot. Poacher Nathan Corkery then equalised for Rovers with a shot from 19 metres. Experienced winger Stuart Ainsley then put Ely back in front with a free kick into the top corner from the edge of the area. The Ely fans might have hoped that Ainsley had scored the winner but it was not to be. With Ely already beginning to celebrate, Corkery scored a close range finish into the bottom corner in injury-time to ****** the equaliser for Rovers. Better late than never for Rovers and the fans were clearly delighted with Corkery’s impact.
Man of the Match Rovers Poacher Nathan Corkery


Haverhill have signed 31 year old ball winning Midfielder Anton Brown on a free transfer. Brown started his career at Mansfield but is best known for the 7 years he spent at Alfreton where he helped them win the Vanarama National League North. He has made 359 appearances in his career scoring 30 goals.


Team News
Alberto Seidi away on international duty


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Gorleston 3 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Gorleston;
Aaron Condon 13”
Mohammed Boateng 54”
Milan Jennings 90+4”
Goals Rovers;
Kieran English 18”
Nathan Corkery 29”


A strike from Aaron Condon helped send Gorleston to the top of the league after a 3-2 victory over Haverhill on a wet evening at Emerald Park.
Poacher Aaron Condon gave Gorleston the lead with an attempt which took a fortunate deflection. Central Midfielder Kieran English then equalised for Rovers with a tidy finish into the bottom right corner. Poacher Nathan Corkery then put Rovers back in front with a subtle chip over the keeper. Gorleston captain Mohammed Boateng then equalised for Gorleston with a placed shot into the bottom corner. Gorleston’s winner came through Milan Jennings as he seized on Sam Holmes mistake to score a good header from just inside the six-yard box.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 5 V 2 Thetford Town
Goals Rovers;
Alberto Seidi 4”
Sam Holmes 6”
Josh Raven o.g 28”
Kieran English 48”
Finley Dopson 49”
Goals Town;
Reece Russell 29”, 40”
Attendance 238 (21 away)


Haverhill emerged victorious against a determined but ultimately unsuccessful Thetford Team 5-2 at New Croft.
Poacher Alberto Seidi got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring a placed shot into the bottom corner. Central defender doubled the lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Full-back Josh Raven added to an already bad day at the office for Thetford when he managed to score a calamitous own goal. Young striker Reece Russell pulled one back for Thetford with a shot from 19 metres. Russell was deservedly pleased with the strike and it was easily one of the highlights of the match. Things went from bad to worse for Thetford as young Centre-Back Callum Wilmer earned himself an early bath for a professional foul. Russell put Thetford back in with a shout with an incisive finish into the bottom left corner from 16 metres but it was too little, too late. Central Midfielder Kieran English then added to the lead with a well struck effort into the top corner from 19 metres. Young winger Finley Dopson completed the rout with a screamer from 18 metres.
Man of the Match Rovers Young winger Finley Dopson


Haverhill have secured their place in next seasons Eastern Counties League Premier Division after officially avoiding relegation.


Monthly Financial Report
Balance £18,605
Loss £1,007


Board Confidence
To summarise, the board are pleased with your management of the team.


Rands:
A mixed month for us with some good wins but also some disappointing losses. We have managed to sign some impressive players to plug the gaps from players leaving hopefully we can hold onto them. Our biggest achievement this month is guaranteeing our league position by avoiding relegation. Hopefully we can build on this next season but first we have 4 games to go before we can start looking at next season.​

 

[Soldierboy86]

April 2019

Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Wroxham 1 V 3 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Wroxham;
Darnell Goather-Braithwaite 28”
Goals Rovers;
Lee Hendrie 21”, 23”
Nathan Corkery 50”


One of the competitions worst defences so far this season continued to struggle as Wroxham lost to Haverhill on a mild spring afternoon at Trafford Park. A brace from Lee Hendrie helped Haverhill to victory.
Veteran midfielder Lee Hendrie gave Rovers the lead with a free kick into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Hendrie added his second goal of the game with a well struck effort into the top corner from 20 metres. Young striker Darnell Goather-Braithwaite pulled one back for Wroxham with a fine header from point-blank range. Poacher Nathan Corkery completed the scoring with a mighty header from within the six-yard box.
Man of the Match Veteran Midfielder Lee Hendrie


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 2 Hadleigh United
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 9”
Goals United;
Ollie Hook 42”, 76”
Attendance 210 (21 away)


Hadleigh had their midfield to thank on a wet afternoon at New Croft as they showed their strikers how to finish. A brace by Ollie Hook helped Hadleigh to victory.
Poacher Nathan Corkery got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring an incisive finish into the bottom left corner from 13 metres. Young winger Ollie Hook then equalised for Hadleigh with a volley within the six-yard box. Hook scored what proved to be the winner with a close range volley.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 5 V 3 Newmarket Town
Goals Rovers;
Alberto Seidi 4”, 49”, 59”
Spencer Coakley 17”
Lee Hendrie pen 45”
Goals Town;
Ross Duggan pen 26”, 55”
Finley Swaine 54”
Attendance 290 (106 away)


Both teams served up a game to remember as Haverhill Rovers came out on top in this 5-3 goal fest. One pundit commented that this match should be taped and shown to any doubters of the beautiful game. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a hat-trick from Rovers Alberto Seidi.
Poacher Alberto Seidi got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring a shot which owed an assist to the woodwork. Central defender Spencer Coakley doubled Rovers lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Young striker Ross Duggan pulled one back for Newmarket with a penalty into the top corner. Hendrie scored with a penalty placed into the bottom left corner to extend the lead further. An error from Newmarket’s Matt Castellan allowed Seidi to score a simple finish from close in. Young striker Finley Swaine pulled one back for Newmarket with a close range effort. Duggan put Newmarket back in with a shout with a low drive but it was too little, too late. Seidi completed the scoring for Rovers with a tidy finish into the bottom left corner from 14 metres. Young winger Lewis McMichael was sent off for persistent fouling. Full back Adam Dalby also received his marching orders for persistent fouling.
Man of the Match Poacher Alberto Seidi


Haverhill have signed 43 year old Veteran Centre-Back Mark Albrighton on a free transfer. He has made 458 appearances in his career scoring 23 goals. His leadership and experience will be invaluable next season.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Kirkley & Pakefield 0 V 1 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Rovers;
Finley Dopson 7”


Managerless Kirkley & Pakefield looked to still be reeling from the sacking of Terry Spillane as they lost to Haverhill on a wet afternoon at Walker Road.
Young winger Finley Dopson got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring a volley from within the six-yard box. For an occasion which promised so much, the fixture was marred by a succession of fouls by Rovers that prevented the match from ever truly getting into a rhythm.
Man of the Match Rovers Left Back Cameron Jones


Rands:
A good end to the month and a good end to the season. Now we can start looking to next season.


End of season review to come.





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[Soldierboy86]

2019 End of Season Review

Most Appearances
Left Back Cameron Jones – 48
Goalkeeper Charlie Crowley – 47
Winger Finley Dopson – 44 (2)


Most Goals
Striker Ashley Birch - 17
Striker Nathan Corkery – 17
Winger Finley Dopson - 5


Most Assists
Striker Nathan Corkery – 7
Winger Finley Dopson – 5
Left Back Cameron Jones – 5
Centre Midfielder Lee Hendrie - 5


Average Rating
Striker Alberto Seidi – 7.50
Centre Midfielder Lee Hendrie – 7.29
Striker Nathan Corkery – 7.19


End of Season Awards


Fans Player of the Season
1st – Nathan Corkery (46%)
2nd – Ashley Birch (25%)
3rd – Cameron Jones (18%)


Signing of the Season
Nathan Corkery – Free


Young Player of the Season
Nathan Corkery


“Haverhill had been expected to emerge from a clutch of mid-table outfits to push their way into an impressive finishing position but ultimately flattered to deceive and instead remain very much a mid-table also ran.
The Rovers suffered a disappointing campaign, finishing shy of their pre-season expectations, thanks largely to a poor run of form around August” – Sky Sports News


English FA Cup
Lost in first Qualifying Round


English FA Vase
Lost in third Round


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Finished 11th


Average Attendance
214 (7% Full)


End of Season Confidence Review
To summarise, the board are pleased with your management of the team.


Rands:
A tough first season but a strong finish enabled us to finish 11th. The hardest thing I’ve found is losing players suddenly without being able to stop them leaving. With this in mind we need to step up our push for promotion next season.​

 

[Soldierboy86]

Off Season 2019

May 2019


Haverhill have signed 19 year old Centre Midfielder Bivesh Gurung on a free transfer. Gurung started his career at Maidstone before signing for Crystal Palace but is yet to make a first team appearance.


Haverhill Central Defender Sean Thurgood has retired from professional football. He was a recent signing to Haverhill and hadn’t made an appearance.
Sean Thurgood was born in London on 11th Febuary 1980. In a playing career which spanned 21 years from 1998 to 2019, Thurgood made 156 appearances and scored 5 goals.


Haverhill Manager Steve Rands has completed his course for a Continental C Licence.


June 2019


Haverhill Central Defender Mark Albrighton has retired from professional football. He was a recent signing for Haverhill and made 1 appearance for the team.
Mark Christopher Albrighton was born in Nuneaton on 6th March 1976. In a playing career which spanned 21 years from 1998 to 2019, Albrighton made 458 appearances and scored 23 goals. He has 3 winners medals to his name Sky Bet League 2 (Doncaster 2004), Vanarama National League (Stevenage 2010) and English FA Trophy (Stevenage 2009).


Haverhill Central Midfielder Lee Hendrie has retired from professional football. He was a recent signing for Haverhill and made 11 appearances scoring 3 goals and supplying 5 assists with 1 Man of the Match.
Lee Hendrie was born in Birmingham on 18th May 1977. In a playing career which spanned 26 years from 1993 to 2019, Hendrie made 404 appearances and scored 43 goals. His only England appearance came against Czech Republic in November 1998.


Haverhill have announced the following two new sponsorship deals;
An additional new kit sponsor. The two-Year sponsorship deal is estimated to be worth £1.7k per annum. The clubs previous sponsorship deal was worth £2k per annum.
A new main kit sponsor. The one-Year sponsorship deal is estimated to be worth £2k. The clubs previous sponsorship deal was worth £2k.
The total annual amount of new sponsorship money announced is £3.5k. This compares to the previous figure of £4K.


Haverhill have signed 18 year old Centre Back Charlie Johnson on a free transfer from Woodbridge. The former Cambridge United youth player has made 1 appearance in his short career to date.


Haverhill have signed 17 year old Centre Back Ben Evans on a free transfer from Brantham. The former Hastings youth player has made 19 appearances, scoring 1 goal and supplying 1 assist in his career so far.


Haverhill have signed 21 year old Right Back Daniel Akinwunmi on a free transfer from Raynes Park. The former Reading youth player has made 39 appearances, scoring 11 goals and supplying 1 assist in his career so far.


Haverhill have released 22 year old Left Midfielder Harrison Hammond. He didn’t make an appearance for Haverhill during his time here.


Steve Rands has turned down interview opportunities at Newport, Burnham, Wivenhoe Town, Petersfield Town and AFC Liverpool.
Rands:
We are only just getting started at Haverhill and I have no intention of leaving.


Haverhill’s Daniel Cornwell has left the club as his contract has expired. He made 23 appearances scoring 2 goals and supplying 2 assists in his time here.





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[Soldierboy86]

July 2019

Season Expectations
Eastern Counties League Premier Division - Promotion by winning the league
FA Cup – Reach 2nd Preliminary Round
FA Vase – Reach 3rd Round


Steve Rands has turned down the interview opportunity with Leek Town


Friendly
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 0 Leiston
Goals Rovers;
Finley Dopson 42”
Nathan Corkery 45”, 88”
Attendance 87 (7 away)


Media pundits are claiming a triumph of tactics for the Haverhill Rovers Manager after defeating Leiston 3-0. A brace from Nathan Corkery helped Haverhill to victory.
Young winger Finley Dopson gave Rovers the lead with a volley which hit the inside of the post before crossing the line. Poacher Nathan Corkery doubled Rovers lead with a good volley from close range. Leiston were nearly gifted a goal through Steve Metcalf’s lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them. Corkery completed the rout with a close range volley into the top corner.
Man of the Match Rovers Poacher Nathan Corkery.


Haverhill have released 24 year old attacking midfielder Robbie O’Sullivan as he was deemed surplus to requirements. He made 4 appearances in his time here.


Friendly
Haverhill Rovers 4 V 2 Edith Town
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 31”
Finley Dopson 35”
James Spray 71”
Ross Catchpole 73”
Goals Town;
Lewis Ramm o.g 53”
Conall McCann 60”
Attendance 70 (5 away)


Haverhill emerged victorious against a determined but ultimately unsuccessful Erich Town team 4-2 at New Croft.
Poacher Nathan Corkery gave Rovers the lead with a good finish into the top corner from close range. Young winger Finley Dopson doubled Rovers lead with a poorly struck effort from inside the penalty area. Goalkeeper Lewis Ramm was left red-faced as he managed to score an embarrassing own goal. Poacher Conall McCann then equalised for Edith Town with a deftly executed finish. Poacher James Spray then put Rovers back in front with a volley from with-in the six-yard box. Central Midfielder Ross Catchpole completed the scoring for Rovers with a powerful effort.
Man of the Match Rovers Ross Catchpole.


Haverhill have signed 18 year old Centre Back Emil Powles on a free transfer. The former Grimsby youth player has yet to make a first team appearance in his career.


Friendly
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 2 Sittingbourne
Goals Rovers;
Anton Brown 37”
Goals Sittingbourne;
Tommie Fagg 4”
Nathan Elder 84”
Attendance 76 (2 away)


After appearing to just have the edge in this hard-fought battle, Haverhill Rovers players and fans will be very disappointed to have lost 2-1 to a Sittingbourne team they consider their equal.
Poacher Tommie Fagg got Sittingbourne off to a flyer by scoring a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Experienced midfielder Anton Brown then equalised for Rovers with an incisive finish from 16 metres. Experienced striker Nathan Elder then clinched a late winner with a close range header. Elder’s impact delighted the fans with his late goal.
Man of the Match Rovers Experienced Midfielder Anton Brown.


Haverhill have announced their squad win bonuses for the season. The squad will split £1k on a pro-rata basis if they win the league. The collective bonus for cup competitions is also £1k.


Friendly
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 3 Sutton Common Rovers
Goals Rovers;
Alberto Seidi 17”
Nathan Corkery 65”
D’Sean Theobalds 90”
Goals Sutton;
Niall Jordan 24”
James de la Mare 73”
Tom Handley 81”
Attendance 82 (2 away)


Haverhill Rovers were held to a draw by Sutton Common Rovers in a close-fought friendly match at New Croft.
Poacher Alberto Seidi gave Rovers the lead with a close range volley. Young full-back Niall Jordan then equalised for Sutton Common with a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Experienced midfielder Anton Brown’s red card for a bad tackle put Rovers position under question. Another particularly interesting talking point saw Rovers have a goal questionably ruled out for an infringement. Poacher Nathan Corkery then put Rovers back in front with a placed shot into the bottom corner. Sutton Common’s equaliser came through James de la Mare as he seized on Charlie Johnson’s mistake to score a close range finish into the bottom corner. Young Midfielder Tom Handley then put Sutton Common in front with a curled effort from 27 metres. The Sutton Common fans might have hoped Handley had scored the winner but it was not to be. With Sutton Common already beginning to celebrate, shadow striker D’Sean Theobalds then scored a shot from 20 metres out in injury-time to ****** the equaliser for Rovers. Better late than never for Rovers and the fans were clearly delighted with Theobalds impact.
Man of the Match Rovers Poacher Nathan Corkery


Monthly Financial Report
Balance £14,192
Loss £4,217


Board Confidence Update
To summarise, the board are satisfied with your management of the team.




Rands:
A good preseason so far with the squad getting the match fitness needed for the start of the season. The team is just about their in terms of personnel with maybe one more signing coming in but this might change if players suddenly leave but we do have a bit of depth in each position. Next month I need to choose a captain but the problem at the moment is there is no team leader currently.

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[Soldierboy86]

August 2019

Haverhill have announced centre Midfielder Anton Brown will be the club captain with Spencer Coakley remaining Vice Captain.


Friendly
Haverhill Rovers 0 V 1 Haringey Borough
Goals Borough;
Dan Thompson 34”
Attendance 92 (9 away)


Despite battling hard Haverhill Rovers were unable to prevent a superior Haringey Borough side coming away from New Croft with a 1-0 victory.
Finley Dopson’s game ended early as he was sent off for a bad tackle. Rovers got off to the worst possible start as Anton Brown was sent off. Target man Dan Thompson gave Haringey the lead with a close range effort.


Rands:
A poor finish to preseason but the fitness and match sharpness is there and we are ready for the season ahead.


Haverhill have signed 24 year old attacking midfielder D’Sean Theobalds on a free transfer. Theobalds has made 18 appearances scoring 3 goals and supplying 3 assists so far in his career.


FA Cup 1st Prelim Round
Long Eaton United 1 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals United;
Roy Mazzone 27”
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 34”
Claudiu Hoban 88”


Long Eaton were on level terms before being reduced to 10 men and were then unable to avoid a 2-1 defeat to Haverhill at Grange Park.
Centre Back Roy Mazzone gave Long Eaton the lead with a thumping free kick from 23 metres which deflected past the goalkeeper. Poacher Nathan Corkery then equalised for Rovers with a close range finish into the bottom corner. Things turned sour for Long Eaton when wing back Kevin Buxton earned himself an early bath for a bad tackle. Winger Claudiu Hoban then clinched a late winner with a thumping 28 metre free kick. Hoban’s impact delighted the fans with his late goal.
Man of the Match Rovers Left Back Cameron Jones.
Haverhill have been awarded £1.12k for winning in the FA Cup 1st Prelim Round.


Haverhill have sold 64 season tickets for this season. The sales have remained around the same level as last season, when the club sold 65 season tickets.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division Season Preview
Haverhill Rovers are 3rd favourites for promotion and have been given odds of 5-2 to win the league.
No Haverhill players made the Media Dream Eleven but last seasons joint top scorer for Haverhill Nathan Corkery and new signing Bivesh Gurung have been highlighted as key players this season.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 1 Whitton United
Goals Rovers;
Alberto Seidi 28”, 84”
Bivesh Gurung 47”
Goals United;
Mustapha Mirzai 90+3”
Attendance 249 (21 away)


Ten-man Haverhill managed a triumph over adversity in this highly dramatic match.
Haverhill somehow contrived to be Whitton 3-1 in what proved to be an enthralling encounter. A brace from Alberto Seidi helped Haverhill to victory.
Whitton’s Horton was forced off with fractured ribs following a tackle by Anton Brown. Haverhill Captain Anton Brown’s red card for persistent fouling put Rovers position under question. Poacher Alberto Seidi gave Rovers the lead with a thumping header. Young Midfielder Bivesh Gurung doubled Rovers lead with an incisive finish from 16 metres. Seidi added his 2nd goal of the game with an incisive finish from 17 metres. It was a superb solo effort and Seidi looked delighted. Central Midfielder Mustapha Mirzai pulled one back for Whitton with an incisive finish from 14 metres.
Man of the Match Rovers Alberto Seidi
Central Midfielder Kieran English sustained a damaged heel whilst being tackled and will be out for 2-3 weeks.
Experienced Midfielder Anton Brown has been given an automatic one match ban for his sending off.


Team News
Anton Brown suspended
Kieran English out (Damaged Heel)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Saffron Walden Town 1 V 3 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Town;
Ryan Lapworth 48”
Goals Rovers;
Bivesh Gurung 14”
Taylor Rees 65”
Nathan Corkery 90+4”


Saffron Walden enjoyed a considerable size advantage, weighing on average 5kg more per player, but were unable to overcome their lighter opponents, perhaps proving that on a warm summer’s evening at The Meadows at least, brains are more important than brawn.
Young Midfielder Bivesh Gurung gave Rovers the lead with a good finish into the top corner from close range. Saffron Walden’s equaliser came through Ryan Lapworth as he seized on Ben Evans’ mistake to score a deftly executed finish from close range. Young attacking midfielder Taylor Rees then put Rovers back in front with a free kick into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Poacher Nathan Corkery finally rounded off their victory with an incisive finish into the bottom right corner from 16 metres.
Man of the Match Rovers Bivesh Gurung


Fitness coach John Moffat has joined Haverhill which also see’s fitness coach Matthew Kingwell being released due to staffing limits. Kingwell had been with Haverhill just over a year.


Team News
Kieran English doubtful (Damaged Heel)


FA Cup 2nd Prelim Round
Felixstowe & Walton United 1 V 0 Haverhill Rovers
Goals United;
Ryan Green 89”


After appearing to just have the edge in this hard-fought battle, Haverhill Rovers’ players and fans will be very disappointed to have lost 1-0 to a Felixstowe & Walton United team they consider to be their equal.
With the game nearing an end, it was Ryan Green who scored a volley from within the six-yard box to give Felixstowe the lead. Green’s impact delighted the fans with his late goal. In a low-key affair, the fixture was marred by a succession of fouls by Rovers that prevented the match from ever truly getting into a rhythm.
Haverhill have been given £480 after losing in the FA Cup 2nd Prelim Round.


Central Defender Ellis Henderson has sustained a pulled groin whilst making a tackle in an under 23 match. He will be out for 2-4 days.


Team News
Kieran English doubtful (Damaged Heel)
Ellis Henderson doubtful (Pulled Groin)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 3 Walsham-le-Willows
Goals Rovers;
Ashley Birch 68”
Goals Walsham;
Jed Myhill 49”, 59”
Andy Wright 61”
Attendance 208 (1 away)


Walsham-le-Willows continued their red-hot form with a 3-1 win over Haverhill at New Croft. A brace by Jed Myhill helped Walsham-le-Willows to victory.
Young striker Jed Myhill gave Walsham-le-Willows the lead with a deflected shot. Myhill added his 2nd goal of the game with a volley. Wright scored with a simple finish from close in to extend the lead further. An error from Walsham-le-Willows’ Victor Balogun allowed young striker Ashley Birch to score a close range finish into the bottom corner.
Haverhill have dropped three places to 6th in the league.


Monthly Financial Report
Balance £16,044
Profit £2,748


Board Confidence Update
To summarise, the board are pleased with your management of the team.


Rands:
The season has started and we got off to a flyer but our form has dipped at the end of the month. We need to put together some strong results this coming month to achieve our preseason expectations.









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[Soldierboy86]

September 2019

Eastern Counties League Premier Division
FC Clacton 1 V 1 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Clacton;
Kamaron English 38”
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 11”


Clacton put their usual poor discipline to one side as they earned a share of the spoils against Haverhill on a mild afternoon at The Rush Green Bowl.
Poacher Nathan Corkery gave Rovers the lead with a placed shot. Winger Kamaron English equalised for Clacton with a nice effort from 12 metres.
Man of the Match Rovers Ben Evans
Haverhill have climbed up to 7th in the league.


Haverhill have signed 22 year old Centre Midfielder Mike Barrow on a free transfer from Godmanchester. Barrow has made 38 appearances in his career scoring 1 goal and supplying 11 assists with an average rating of 6.95.


Young Centre Back Callum Owen has suffered a tight calf after twisting sharply in training. He will be out for 2-3 days.


Team News
Callum Owen doubtful (Tight Calf)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Fakenham Town 3 V 1 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Town;
Ollie Robinson 12”
Oliver Hunt pen 79”
Harrison Chambers-Shaw 83”
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 10”


Haverhill Rovers lost this match 3-1 after being reduced to ten men. Fakenham Town took full advantage of the situation and came home the victors.
Poacher Nathan Corkery got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring an incisive finish from 13 metres. Winger Ollie Robinson then equalised for Fakenham with a fine header from point-blank range. Things turned sour for Rovers when young Centre-Back Ben Evans earned himself an early bath for a professional foul. Young centre-back Oliver Hunt then put Fakenham in front with a placed penalty. Young striker Harrison Chambers-Shaw finally rounded off their victory with a placed shot into the bottom corner.
Haverhill have dropped one place to 10th in the league.
Young centre-back Ben Evans has been given an automatic one match ban for his sending off.


Team News
Ben Evans Suspended


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Newmarket Town 1 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Town;
Finley Swaine 15”
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 55”
Claudiu Hoban 88”


Newmarket’s defeat at the hands of Haverhill was a moment Malachi Peynardo-Peart will want to forget as he saw his side put to the sword at the hands of his former club.
Young striker Finley Swaine gave Newmarket the lead with a thumping 28 metre free kick. Things turned sour for Newmarket when Newmarket Captain Macaulay Parkinson earned himself an early bath for persistent fouling. Poacher Nathan Corkery then equalised for Rovers with a placed shot into the bottom corner. Winger Claudiu Hoban then clinched a late winner with a tidy finish into the bottom left corner from 14 metres. Hoban’s impact delighted the fans with his late goal.
Haverhill have climbed above teams such as Thetford Town, Woodbridge Town and Great Yarmouth Town to 6th in the league.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 2 V 1 Long Melford
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 67”, 70”
Goals Melford;
Antonis Chatziaros 5”
Attendance 263 (62 away)


Haverhill Rovers battled to a deserved 2-1 victory over Long Melford on a fine summer’s evening at New Croft. A brace from Nathan Corkery helped Haverhill to victory.
Defensive midfielder Antonis Chatziaros got Long Melford off to a flyer by scoring a free kick into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Poacher Nathan Corkery then equalised for Rovers with a placed shot from close range. Corkery scored what proved to be the winner with a placed shot. Things went from bad to worse for Long Melford as ball-winning Midfielder Daryl Coleman earned himself an early bath for persistent fouling.
Haverhill have climbed above Great Yarmouth to 5th in the league.
Man of the Match Rovers Nathan Corkery
Right-back Daniel Akinwunmi sustained a stubbed toe as a result of a tackle he made and will be out for 6-9 days.


Team News
Daniel Akinwunmi doubtful (Stubbed Toe)


FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round
AFC Wulfrunians 3 V 4 Haverhill Rovers
Goals AFC;
Nathan Shaw 17”
Louie Stanton-Cockle 45+1”
Vladut Sighiartau 66”
Rovers Goals;
Alberto Seidi 8”, 65”, 90”
Claudiu Hoban 10”


Both teams served up a game to remember as Haverhill Rovers came out top in this 4-3 goal-fest. One pundit commented that this game should be taped and shown to any doubters of the beautiful game. The highlight of the game was undoubtedly a hat-trick from Haverhill’s Alberto Seidi.
Poacher Alberto Seidi got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring a deflected shot. Winger Claudiu Hoban doubled Rovers lead with a powerful shot into the bottom corner from 23 metres. It was a sensational effort from Hoban and captured the attention of fans and pundits alike. Young winger Nathan Shaw pulled one back for Wulfrunians with a volley. Box-to-box midfielder Louie Stanton-Cockle then equalised for Wulfrunians with a free kick into the top corner from the edge of the area. Seidi then added his 2nd goal of the game with a powerful close range header. Pressing forward Vladut Sighiartau then equalised with an incisive finish from 12 metres. Rovers winner came through Seidi as he seized on Mark Palmer’s mistake to score a close range volley into the top corner. Seidi’s impact delighted the fans with his late goal.
Man of the Match Alberto Seidi
Haverhill have been awarded £725 for winning in their FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round.


Attacking midfielder Augustine Fatai has sustained a pulled hamstring whilst being tackled in an under 23 match. He will be out for 3 weeks.


Team News
Augustine Fatai out (Pulled Hamstring)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Histon 2 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Histon;
Andy Love 69”
Ryan Burrows 90+4”
Goals Rovers;
Bivesh Gurung 12”
Nathan Corkery 58”


Histon enjoyed a considerable height advantage over their opponents but were unable to secure victory and instead took a share of the spoils on a warm summer’s evening at Bridge Road.
Young Midfielder Bivesh Gurung gave Rovers the lead with a placed shot into the bottom corner. Poacher Nathan Corkery doubled Rovers lead with a good volley from close range. Young striker Andy Love pulled one back for Histon with a fierce shot which went in off the post. With Rovers already beginning to celebrate, young striker Ryan Burrows then scored a good header from just inside the six-yard box in injury-time to ****** the equaliser for Histon. Better late than never for Histon and the fans were clearly delighted with Burrows’ impact.
Man of the Match Rovers Bivesh Gurung
Striker Daryl Smith sustained a gashed upper leg whilst being tackled and will be out for 9-12 days.


Anton Brown has picked up an automatic 1 match ban after collecting 5 yellow cards.


26 Year Old Striker James Spray has joined Chertsey on a free transfer. He had previously been on an amateur contract with Haverhill but found himself surplus to requirements. In his time at Haverhill he made 7 appearances scoring 1 goal and picking up 1 man of the Match award.


Haverhill welcomes back Malachi Peynardo-Peart after signing him on a free transfer from Newmarket. Peynardo-Peart played for Haverhill for some of last season before leaving for Newmarket but he jumped at the chance to come back and play for Rands again having been impressed by Rands’ ambition for the club. During his time at Newmarket he made 11 appearances scoring 1 goal, supplying 1 assist and winning 1 man of the Match award. His career to date stands at 37 appearances, 2 goals, 2 assists, 1 man of the Match with an average rating of 6.86.


Team News
Anton Brown suspended
Augustine Fatai out (Pulled Hamstring)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 1 Brantham Athletic
Goals Rovers;
Claudiu Hoban 34”
Goals Athletic;
Dale Mansford 43”
Attendance 225 (7 away)


Ben Evans was the focus for the media as his current club Haverhill drew with his former club Brantham.
Inside forward Claudiu Hoban gave Rovers the lead with a shot from 19 metres out. Wide midfielder Dale Mansford equalised for Brantham with an attempt which went in off the frame of the goal. Young Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart’s red card for persistent fouling put Rovers position under question.
Man of the Match Rovers Claudiu Hoban
Malachi Peynardo-Peart has been given an automatic 2 match ban after being sent off.


Team News
Malachi Peynardo-Peart suspended
Augustine Fatai doubtful (Pulled Hamstring)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 2 V 0 Thetford Town
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 45+2”
Anton Brown 90+2”
Attendance 204 (15 away)


A potentially serious injury suffered by Thetford’s Connor Atkinson overshadowed events on what was a wet evening at New Croft.
Things turned sour for Thetford when full-back Jay Wood earned himself an early bath for persistent fouling. Poacher Nathan Corkery gave Rovers the lead with a good volley from close range. Connor Atkinson then rather innocuously appeared to suffer a hamstring strain. Thetford’s Warren was forced off with a twisted ankle following an attempted tackle on Anton Brown. Rovers captain Anton Brown finally rounded off their victory with a nice effort from 16 metres.
Haverhill have climbed above Godmanchester to 4th in the league.
Man of the Match Anton Brown


Bivesh Gurung has picked up an automatic one match ban after collecting 5 yellow cards.


Haverhill have signed 26 year old Left Midfielder Sam Cole on a free transfer. Cole has made 150 appearances in his career to date scoring 10 goals, supplying 5 assists with an average rating of 6.76.


Monthly Financial Update
Balance £17,482
Profit £542


Board Confidence Update
To summarise, the board are pleased with your management of the team.


Rands:
A good month for us with 4 wins and 3 draws from 8 games which sees us up to 5th in the league. With September being our most congested month of the campaign and having come through it well I believe the squad is primed to compete for the league this season.



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[Soldierboy86]

October 2019

Team News
Bivesh Gurung suspended
Malachi Peynardo-Peart suspended


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Norwich Utd 1 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Utd;
Aaron Berry 9”
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 6”
Taylor Rees 73”


Haverhill Rovers taught Norwich United a lesson at Plantation Road this evening.
Poacher Nathan Corkery got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring a nice effort from 11 metres. Norwich Utd’s equaliser came through Aaron Berry as he seized on Daniel Akinwunmi’s mistake to score an incisive finish into the bottom right corner from 17 metres. Young attacking midfielder Taylor Rees scored what proved to be the winner with a close range volley into the top corner.


Haverhill’s seven games unbeaten from September 7th 2019 is a new team record.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 1 Whitchurch Utd
Goals Rovers;
Nathan Corkery 51”
Alberto Seidi 57”
Nick Cooper o.g 73”
Goals Utd;
Ian Smith 77”
Attendance 210 (1 away)


Haverhill emerged victorious against a determined but ultimately unsuccessful Whitchurch Utd team 3-1 at New Croft.
Whitchurch Utd’s White was forced off with a tight Achilles, picked up through a seemingly innocuous movement. Poacher Nathan Corkery gave Rovers the lead with a close range volley into the top corner. Poacher Alberto Seidi doubled Rovers lead with a deflected effort from close to goal. Another particularly interesting talking point saw Whitchurch Utd have a goal questionably ruled out for an infringement. Central defender Nick Cooper added to an already bad day at the office for Whitchurch Utd when he managed to score an own goal. Attacking midfielder Ian Smith pulled one back for Whitchurch Utd with a well struck effort into the top corner from 20 metres. Smith was deservedly pleased with the strike and it was easily one of the highlights of the match.
Malachi Peynardo-Peart has sustained a gashed upper leg after being the victim of a heavy challenge. He will be out for 2-3 weeks.
Sam Cole has suffered a bruised ankle after chasing the ball. He will be out for 1 day.


Left midfielder Finley Dopson has sustained a tight calf while making a tackle in an under 23 match. He will be out for 2-3 days.


Team News
Malachi Peynardo-Peart doubtful (Gashed Upper Leg)


FA Vase First Round
Haverhill Rovers 2 V 1 Sawbridgeworth Town
Goals Rovers;
Finley Dopson 15”
Nathan Corkery pen 73”
Goals Town;
Andy Murray 27”
Attendance 174 (4 away)


Sawbridgeworth enjoyed a considerable size advantage, weighing on average 7kg more per player, but were unable to overcome their lighter opponents, perhaps proving that on a mild autumnal afternoon at New Croft at least, brains are more important than brawn.
Young winger Finley Dopson gave Rovers the lead with a close range finish into the bottom corner. Young winger Andy Murray then equalised for Sawbridgeworth with a volley. Poacher Nathan Corkery scored what proved to be the winner with a placed penalty.
Man of the Match Rovers Bivesh Gurung
Haverhill have been awarded £825 for winning in the FA Vase First Round.


Steve Rands has declined an interview with Mickleover Sports.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 0 Great Yarmouth Town
Goals Rovers;
Alberto Seidi 12”
Nathan Corkery 70”, 82”
Attendance 228 (12 away)


One of the competition’s worst defences so far this season continued to struggle as Great Yarmouth lost to Haverhill on a mild autumnal afternoon at New Croft. A brace by Nathan Corkery helped Haverhill to victory.
Poacher Alberto Seidi gave Rovers the lead with a good header from just inside the six-yard box. Poacher Nathan Corkery doubled Rovers lead with a powerful close range header. Corkery completed the rout with a good finish into the top corner from close range.
Haverhill have climbed above Godmanchester to 4th.
Man of the Match Nathan Corkery.


Haverhill Rovers have extended their unbeaten record in the league to eight games following their 3-0 result against Great Yarmouth.


Finley Dopson has picked up an automatic one match ban after collecting 5 yellow cards.


Steve Rands has declined an interview with Farsley Celtic.


Team News
Finley Dopson Suspended


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Godmanchester Rovers 1 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Godmanchester;
Jean-Claude Makiadi 79”
Goals Rovers;
Charlie Johnson 18”
Alberto Seidi 60”


Haverhill’s match against Godmanchester will have been a meaningful one for Mike Barrow as he was able to celebrate victory over his former club.
Things did not get off to a good start for Godmanchester as young centre-back Charlie Johnson seized on an error by Josh Greenhalgh to score a tidy finish into the bottom left corner from 12 metres. Ben Evans then rather innocuously appeared to suffer sprained knee ligaments. Poacher Alberto Seidi doubled Rovers lead with a good finish into the top corner from close range. Young striker Jean-Claude Makiadi’s strike proved the only consolation for Godmanchester.
Haverhill have climbed above Fakenham Town and Newmarket Town to 2nd in the league.
Man of the Match Rovers Charlie Johnson.
Ben Evans suffered sprained knee ligaments and will be out for 6-8 weeks.


Haverhill’s 6 games won in a row between Tuesday 24th September and Wednesday 30th October 2019 is a new record.


Monthly Financial Report
Balance £17,488
Profit £6


Board Confidence Update
To summarise, the board are very pleased with your overall leadership of the team.


Rands:
A very good month with win after win which has galvanised the squad in our push for promotion. Our strike partnership of Nathan Corkery and Alberto Seidi is flourishing and if we can keep them both fit and healthy we should be in a good position come the end of the season.





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[Soldierboy86]

November 2019

Team News
Ben Evans Out (Sprained Knee Ligaments)


FA Vase 2nd Round
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 1 Litherland REMYCA
Goals Rovers;
D’Sean Theobalds 24”
Ray Bates o.g 65”
Finley Dopson 71”
Goals Litherland;
Harry Franklin 8”
Attendance 184 (3 away)


Litherland were on level terms before being reduced to ten men and were unable to avoid a 3-1 dearest to Haverhill at New Croft.
Young Midfielder Harry Franklin got Litherland off to a flyer by scoring a placed shot into the bottom corner. Rovers equaliser came through D’Sean Theobalds as he seized on Ray Bates’ mistake to score a close range effort which hit the inside of the post before crossing the line. Things turned sour for Litherland when Franklin earned himself an early bath for a bad tackle. Young centre-back Ray Bates was left red faced as he managed to score an unfortunate own goal. Young winger Finley Dopson completed the scoring for Rovers with an incisive finish into the bottom left corner from 14 metres.
Man of the Match Finley Dopson
Haverhill have been awarded £900 for winning in the FA Vase 2nd Round.


Malachi Peynardo-Peart has picked up an automatic one match ban after collecting 5 yellow cards.


Haverhill’s twelve games unbeaten from Saturday 7th September is a new team record.


Steve Rands has declined an interview with Hendon.


Central Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart has sustained a tight calf while making a tackle in an under 23 match. He will be out for 2-3 days.


22 Year Old Poacher Nathan Corkery has signed for Walton & Hersham on a free transfer. He had previously been on an amateur contract with Haverhill. Corkery made 42 appearances for Haverhill in 1 and a half seasons scoring 29 goals, supplying 9 assists, winning 5 man of the Match awards and had an average rating of 7.26.
Rands: This is a big loss for us but we wish him all the best and we couldn’t stand in his way.


20 Year Old Left Back Cameron Jones has signed for Oxford City Nomads on a free transfer. He had previously been on an amateur contract with Haverhill. Jones made 52 appearances for Haverhill in 1 and a half seasons supplying 6 assists and winning 2 man of the Match awards with an average rating of 6.89.
Rands: Another big loss for the club but he wanted and needed to play at a higher level.


Team News
Malachi Peynardo-Peart Suspended
Ben Evans Out (Sprained Knee Ligaments)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Woodbridge Town 1 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Town;
George Hallahan 32”
Goals Rovers;
Jake Thomson 8”
Ashley Birch 9”


Haverhill’s match against Woodbridge will have been a meaningful one for Charlie Johnson as he was able to celebrate victory over his former club.
Mezzala Jake Thomson got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring a powerful shot into the bottom corner from 23 metres. Young striker Ashley Birch doubled Rovers lead with a close range header. Box-to-box midfielder George Hallahan’s strike proved the only consolation for Woodbridge. Mezzala Jake Thomson’s red card for persistent fouling put Rovers position under question.
Man of the Match Rovers Jake Thomson


Haverhill Rovers have extended their run of straight wins in the Eastern Counties Premier to six games following their 2-1 victory against Woodbridge Town.


Team News
Jake Thomson Suspended
Ben Evans Doubtful (Sprained Knee Ligaments)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Hadleigh United 1 V 2 Haverhill Rovers
Goals United;
Joshua Barr-Rostron 12”
Goals Rovers;
D’Sean Theobalds 9”
Alberto Seidi 26”


Haverhill Rovers won a hard fought battle against Hadleigh United on a cold and wet afternoon at Millfield.
Advanced playmaker D’Sean Theobalds got Rovers off to a flyer by scoring a fine header from point-blank range. Central Midfielder Josh Barr-Rostron then equalised for Hadleigh with a free kick into the top corner. Poacher Alberto Seidi scored what proved to be the winner with a close range header.
Striker Ashley Birch has sustained a bruised ankle after being the victim of a heavy challenge. He will be out for 2-3 days.


Haverhill Rovers have extended their run of straight wins in the Eastern Counties Premier to seven games following their 2-1 victory against Hadleigh United.


Team News
Ben Evans Doubtful (Sprained Knee Ligaments)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 1 Wivenhoe Town
Goals Rovers;
Alberto Seidi 35”
Goals Town;
Tom Bearwish 90”
Attendance 212 (4 away)


Haverhill Rovers were held to a draw by Wivenhoe Town in a close-fought Eastern Counties Premier match played at New Croft.
Poacher Alberto Seidi gave Rovers the lead with a simple finish from close in. Rovers were nearly gifted a goal through Ben Wilson’s lapse in concentration but they failed to capitalise on the opportunity presented to them. With Rovers already beginning to celebrate, young striker Tom Bearwish then scored a shot from 20 metres out in injury-time to ****** the equaliser for Wivenhoe. Better late than never for Wivenhoe and the fans were clearly delighted with Bearwish’s impact.


Steve Rands has declined an interview with Oxford City.


Haverhill have signed 19 year old attacking midfielder Dimeji Adineran on a free transfer. He has made 23 appearances so far in his career scoring 1 goal and supplying 4 assists with an average rating of 6.78.


Team News
Ben Evans Doubtful (Sprained Knee Ligaments)


FA Vase 3rd Round
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 0 West Didsbury & Chorlton
Goals Rovers;
D’Sean Theobalds 72”
Attendance 193 (2 away)


Haverhill Rovers battled to a deserved 1-0 victory over West Didsbury & Chorlton on a wet afternoon in their English FA Vase Third Round game at New Croft.
Advanced playmaker D’Sean Theobalds gave Rovers the lead with a thunderous free kick from 26 metres. In a low-key affair, the fixture degenerated into a series of fouls that disrupted the flow of the match, and allowed neither team to get their groove.
Man of the Match Rovers D’Sean Theobalds
Central midfielder Jake Thomson has sustained a pulled groin whilst making a tackle. He will be out for 3-6 days.
Haverhill have been awarded £1.12k for winning in the FA Vase 3rd Round.


Financial Report
Balance £17,720
Profit £1,260


Board Confidence Update
To summarise, the board are very pleased with your overall leadership of the team.


Rands:
A tough month in terms of players leaving. Not only did we lose our best striker in Nathan Corkery but also one of our best defenders in Cameron Jones. Both are big losses to the club but hopefully Haverhill will see them again. The team bounced back well and we have surpassed our expectation in the FA Vase trophy. The league is still within our reach as we are only 7 points behind Stowmarket.











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[Soldierboy86]

December 2019

Central Midfielder Kieran English has sustained a pulled thigh in an under 23 match. He will be out for 9-12 days.


Steve Rands has declined an interview with Braintree Town and Brackley Town.


Team News
Kieran English Doubtful (Pulled Thigh)


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 3 V 0 Ely City
Goals Rovers;
D’Sean Theobalds 49”
Jake Thomson 80”
Alberto Seidi 90+3”
Attendance 236 (8 away)


Haverhill emerged victorious against a determined but ultimately unsuccessful Ely team 3-0 at New Croft.
Advanced playmaker D’Sean Theobalds has the chance to score from the penalty spot for Rovers but Sean Bowles was able to deny him. Theobalds gave Rovers the lead with a good finish from close range. Mezzala Jake Thomson doubled Rovers lead with a shot from 19 metres which went in off the post. Poacher Alberto Seidi completed the rout with an incisive finish into the bottom right corner from 16 metres.
Man of the Match Rovers Alberto Seidi


Haverhill Rovers have extended their unbeaten record in the Eastern Counties Premier to thirteen games following their 3-0 result against Ely City.


Steve Rands has declined an interview with Torquay United.


28 Year Old Attacking midfielder Augustine Fatai has left the club as he didn’t feel he was playing enough. Fatai made 19 appearances in the year and a half he spent at Haverhill supplying 3 assists with an average rating of 6.62.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Stowmarket Town 1 V 0 Haverhill Rovers
Goals Town;
Zaid Al Hussaini 28”


Stowmarket continued their prolific campaign with a 1-0 win over Haverhill at Greens Meadow Stadium.
Young winger Zaid Al Hussaini gave Stowmarket the lead with a shot from 20 metres. It was a sensational effort from Al Hussaini and captured the attention of fans and pundits alike. Another particularly interesting talking point saw Stowmarket have a goal questionably ruled out for an infringement.


Haverhill have signed 18 year old striker Louis Peacock on a free transfer. Peacock started his career at Hull but has yet to make a first team appearance.


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 1 V 2 Newmarket Town
Goals Rovers;
Ashley Birch 90+5”
Goals Town;
Ross Duggan 24”
Stewart Thompson 87”
Attendance 334 (110 away)


Haverhill’s defeat at the hands of Newmarket was a moment Malachi Peynardo-Peart will want to forget as he saw his side put to the sword at the hands of his former club.
Young striker Ross Duggan gave Newmarket the lead with a placed shot into the bottom corner. Newmarket’s Breach was forced off with sprained ankle ligaments following an attempted tackle on Louis Peacock. Things went from bad to worse for Rovers as young Midfielder Malachi Peynardo-Peart was back in the dressing room. Young winger Stewart Thompson doubled Newmarket’s lead with a well-struck effort into the top corner from 20 metres. Young striker Ashley Birch’s strike proved the only consolation for Rovers.
Man of the Match Rovers Ashley Birch
Striker Louis Peacock has sustained a tight hamstring after being the victim of a heavy challenge. He will be out for 1 day.
Malachi Peynardo-Peart has been given an automatic three match ban after his sending off. Haverhill have appealed against the ban.


Haverhill’s appeal against Malachi Peynardo-Peart’s suspension has been unsuccessful.


27 Year Old Striker Alberto Seidi has signed for Harborough on a free transfer. He had previously been on an amateur contract with Haverhill. Seidi made 25 appearances in his season and a half at the club scoring 12 goals, supplying 6 assists and winning 3 man of the Match awards with an average rating of 7.08.


Team News
Malachi Peynardo-Peart Suspended


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Whitton United 3 V 0 Haverhill Rovers
Goals United;
Edward Lambert 5”
Dan Polan 29”, 34”


Haverhill Rovers will be wondering what might have been this morning after a close encounter with Whitton turned into a 3-0 victory for their opponents. A brace from Dan Polan helped Whitton to victory.
Wide midfielder Edward Lambert got Whitton off to a flyer by scoring a free kick into the bottom corner. An error from Rovers Bivesh Gurung allowed deep-lying forward Dan Polan to score a tidy finish into the bottom corner from 13 metres. Polan completed the rout with an attempt which took a fortunate deflection.
Haverhill have dropped one place to 3rd.


Team News
Malachi Peynardo-Peart Suspended


Eastern Counties League Premier Division
Haverhill Rovers 0 V 0 Saffron Walden Town
Attendance 205 (40 away)


After a 0-0 draw at New Croft against Haverhill Rovers, a key member of the Saffron Walden Town side claimed that his team were fortunate to escape from this Eastern Counties League Premier Division fixture with a draw.
In a low key affair, quality was in short supply with the vast majority of shots failing to even hit the target.


Monthly Financial Report
Balance £19,059
Profit £310


Board Confidence Update
To summarise, the board are satisfied with your management of the team.


Rands:
The month started well but then our unbeaten run came to an end and December turned into a very difficult month for us. Our strikers are struggling to fill the void left by Nathan Corkery and Alberto Seidi leaving. We currently have a few strikers on trial but we are hoping our current strikers can step up and do the job so our promotion bid doesn’t falter to much. If we can turn things around in January then we still have a chance.





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