Ampthill Town

[Rhodes]

On 15/05/2020 at 01:07, Rhodes said:

Over 250 photographs from the 2013/2014 campaign and Ampthill Town v Hanwell Town in an FA Vase Fifth Round tie, at Ampthill Park on 15 February 2014, that saw Ampthill Town win 3-1 after extra time and progress to the Quarter Final of the competition where they were beaten 2-1 at Eastbourne United Association

Here we go folks, photographs from that 2013/14 FA Vase Quarter Final tie at Eastbourne United Association on Saturday 8 March 2014, Craig Bicknell's men were very unlucky to go down 2-1 but had a great run in the competition, albeit entering at the Second Round stage, beating Barking, Beckenham Town, Norwich United and Hanwell Town, all at Ampthill Park:

Edited January 21, 2021 by Rhodes

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Photographs, and a match report, from Ampthill Town v Broadfields United in a 2017/18 SSML Division One fixture, at Ampthill Park on Saturday 25 November 2017, resulting in a 1-1 stalemate, Jamie Cerminara scored the goal however the hosts had goalkeeper Ross Tompkins to thank for the point who saved a late penalty:

 Match Report: AMPTHILL TOWN FC 1 - 1 Broadfields United : First Team (pitchero.com)

Edited January 21, 2021 by Rhodes

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Ampthill Town boss Lee Hawkes was featured on this afternoon's BBC Three Counties Radio Non League Show and Lee was speaking on a new Club Podcast entitled 'The Ampthill Army', see links to the first two episodes below:

Episode 2 - With Ampthill manager Lee Hawkes! - The Ampthill Army Podcast! | Podcast on Spotify

Episode 1 - With Ampthill fan Anthony Carr! - The Ampthill Army Podcast! | Podcast on Spotify

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The match programme line ups from Berkhamsted v Ampthill Town in a 2010/11 SSML Division One fixture, at Broadwater on Saturday 30 April 2011, Berkhamsted had already won the Championship long before and put the visitors to the sword 7-1 in what had been a very poor season for Ampthill Town despite having the sublime Stuart Reynolds at he Club who obviously scored the consolation goal at Broadwater:

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As we know the 2020/21 SSML season has been unceremoniously 'curtailed' as was officially announced by the FA last week that 'Steps 3-6 will be curtailed' although, in the case of the Bedfordshire County League, it has been declared null and void with no promotion or relegation taking place. The League are preparing to run end of season supplementary cup competitions across all its five divisions, these will commence on Saturday 10 April and run until Mid-May. That includes Division One 'B' where Ampthill Town Development's campaign came to an abrupt conclusion after just six League fixtures when sitting in fourth place in the table, albeit ten points behind leaders Henlow. Their last outing was on Saturday 12 December when beating Cranfield United Reserves 6-0 at Ampthill Park with goals from Connor Saunders, Rhys Pearson, Joshua Arthur-Kent, Jack Fuller and a brace from Charan Basra, a week prior to that Stuart Robertson's men won 4-1 at local rivals Flitwick Town Reserves. Ampthill Town's First team were last in action on Saturday 19 December, disappointingly losing 1-0 at Eastern Counties League Division One North outfit Mulbarton Wanderers in an FA Vase Third Round tie having previously disposed of Stanway Rovers, Walthamstow, Long Buckby and Dunstable Town in the competition, boss Lee Hawkes will have been disappointed that his men weren't able to progress further. League form had been good prior to the curtailment, particularly away from Ampthill Park where they were unbeaten, Lee was proving to be an inspirational appointment by Club Chairman Gary Maidment despite his young age and inexperience in Management.

[Rhodes]

On 31/01/2021 at 16:48, Rhodes said:

Episode 2 - With Ampthill manager Lee Hawkes! - The Ampthill Army Podcast! | Podcast on Spotify

Episode 1 - With Ampthill fan Anthony Carr! - The Ampthill Army Podcast! | Podcast on Spotify

Episodes 3-7 of the new Ampthill Town Podcast entitled 'The Ampthill Army', they are a great listen:

Episode 3 - With Hitchin Town Commentator and Host of the 'Canary Club Podcast' Freddie Cardy! · The Ampthill Army Podcast! (spotify.com)

Episode 4 - With Ex Ampthill Manager Ant Christophi! · The Ampthill Army Podcast! (spotify.com)

Episode 5 - With Mental Health Advocate and Founder of Cogs Mental Health Tom Eales! · The Ampthill Army Podcast! (spotify.com)

Episode 6 - With Ampthill Goalkeeper and Captain Ross Tompkins! · The Ampthill Army Podcast! (spotify.com)

Episode 7 - With Versatile Ampthill Player James Tiller! · The Ampthill Army Podcast! (spotify.com)

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Episode 8 of the Ampthill Town Podcast entitled 'The Ampthill Army', this time Club Chairman Gary Maidment is interviewed and it's obvioulsy an interesting listen:

Episode 8 - With Ampthill Chairman Gary Maidment! - The Ampthill Army Podcast! | Podcast on Spotify

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Not SSML, or football related for that matter, but nice photographs depicting quaint Ampthill itself, predominantly for groundhoppers or away fans with an hour or two to kill before making their way to Ampthill Park for a fixture:

Ampthill Bedfordshire | Flickr

 

[Rhodes]

On 02/10/2020 at 12:05, Rhodes said:

Ampthill Town Development won a seven goal thriller at Forde Park on Saturday (26 September) in the Second Round of the Bedfordshire FA Intermediate Cup, goals from Charan Basra, Tommy Jackson, Jack Fuller and James Tiller secured the 4-3 win over Langford Reserves who proved a tough nut to crack

It is understood that the Bedfordshire FA Intermediate Challenge Cup competition, for Bedfordshire County League Club's at Division One level, will proceed next month (see link). Following the thrilling Second Round win at Langford, having received a First Round bye, Division One 'B' Ampthill Town Development were drawn against Division One 'A' St Josephs and the Third Round tie at the Lea Manor Recreation Centre in Luton is scheduled for Saturday 10 April, kick off 2.30pm, albeit presumably behind closed doors. St Joesphs have done well to reach this stage having won 3-2 at Flitwick Town Reserves in September and then beating invitees, from the United Counties League Reserve Division, Kempston Rovers Development 3-1 at home in the Second Round so Ampthill Town Development face a difficult afternoon in Luton: 

Results - Bedfordshire FA

Intermediate Challenge Cup - Competition to proceed
Junior Challenge Cup - Competition to proceed

09/03/2021

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Here we go, Episode 9 of the excellent Ampthill Town Podcast entitled 'The Ampthill Army', it's a great listen as usual with the Club's no-nonsense defender Josh Peacock being interviewed:

Episode 9 - With the Chattiest Man In Football, Ampthill Defender Josh Peacock! - The Ampthill Army Podcast! | Podcast on Spotify

Edited March 17, 2021 by Rhodes

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A team sheet from Cranfield United v Ampthill Town in a 2007/08 SSML Division One fixture, at Crawley Road on Saturday 13 October 2007, Ampthill Town won 5-1 with goals from Christian Lester, Paul Munday, Keith Snaylam and a brace from Michael Owens, I can't believe Stuart Reynolds didn't score. It was a particularly strong Division One that season with some iconic players such as Stuart, Lee Scott and Jonathan Donoghue at Kentish Town, Lea Coulter at New Bradwell St Peter, Adam Furness at Arlesey Town and, who else, Craig Hammond at Royston Town:

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Episode 10 of the excellent Ampthill Town Podcast entitled 'The Ampthill Army', as usual it is a great listen:

Episode 10 - With Ex Rugby Player and now 'Mr Ampthill' Dan Phillips! - The Ampthill Army Podcast! | Podcast on Spotify

Episode 10 with Ex Rugby player and now ‘Mr Ampthill’ Dan Phillips, we speak about a wide range of topics including the Rugby but it wouldn’t be complete without a word on the Amps!

Edited March 23, 2021 by Rhodes

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On 06/03/2021 at 23:28, Rhodes said:

The League are preparing to run end of season supplementary cup competitions across all its five divisions, these will commence on Saturday 10 April and run until Mid-May 

Ampthill Town Development lock horns with, Cranfield United Reserves, Totternhoe Reserves and The 61 FC (Luton) Reserves in Division One Group 2D of the Bedfordshire County League supplementary cup competition, dates for the three group fixtures have yet to be confirmed. Ampthill Town Develpment will be confident of topping the group and will be favourites to do so, they have already taken care of Cranfield United Reserves at Ampthill Park when winning 6-0 on Saturday 12 December with goals from Connor Saunders, Rhys Pearson, Joshua Arthur-Kent, Jack Fuller and a brace from Charan Basra in what was a very impressive performance. They are also still engaged in the Quarter Finals of the Bedfordshire FA Intermediate Challenge Cup and travel to Division One 'A' side St Josephs on Saturday 10 April so presumably the first Group 2D fixture will be the following Saturday: 

e8925aaedd740e40a9591f1a588a84f9.pdf (bedfordshirefootballleague.co.uk)

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Edited March 26, 2021 by Rhodes

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Episode 11 of the excellent Ampthill Town Podcast entitled 'The Ampthill Army', experienced defender Jason Darvall is on the show who was previously with Biggleswade United for seven years, Leighton Town briefly and two years at Arlesey Town where he was asked to step up to joint caretaker Manager before Chico Ramos arrived: 

Episode 11 - Experienced Ampthill Defender Jason Darvall! - The Ampthill Army Podcast! | Podcast on Spotify

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Ampthill Park is looking in excellent condition, I assume the Club have some friendlies up their sleeve seeing as they did not enter the SSML Spring Cup:

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So who fell hook line and sinker for the April Fools joke last Thursday, I have to confess that I did and was about to post it on here when I realised it was fake news:

BREAKING: Ampthill manager Lee Hawkes has left the club due to various problems behind the scenes. After a great season last year I’d like to wish Lee all the best for future!

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A team sheet from Ampthill Town v Vauxhall Motors in a 1973/74 Bedfordshire FA Senior Cup First Round Replay, at Ampthill Park on Saturday 27 October 1973, following a 2-2 draw at Park Street in Luton. I believe Vauxhall Motors won the game 1-0, sadly a number of players from both sides are no longer with us:

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Episode 12 of the excellent Ampthill Town Podcast entitled 'The Ampthill Army', I'm not sure why it's all about Leighton Town this week and not Ampthill Town however it's a good listen and I'm just wondering whether either Kieran Carvell and Ben Davage are AlwaysLeighton on here: 

Episode 12 - With Leighton Town's Very Own Kieran Carvell & Ben Davage! - The Ampthill Army Podcast! | Podcast on Spotify 

[Rhodes]

On 26/03/2021 at 04:05, Rhodes said:

They are also still engaged in the Quarter Finals of the Bedfordshire FA Intermediate Challenge Cup and travel to Division One 'A' side St Josephs on Saturday 10 April

A shocker of a result this afternoon for Ampthill Town Development going down 3-0 to St Josephs at their Lea Manor Recreation Ground in Luton in the Bedfordshire FA Intermediate Challenge Cup Quarter Final, details of the defeat are currently hard to come by as there is unsurprisingly not a word on Ampthill Town's Twitter page.

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Episode 13 of the excellent Ampthill Town Podcast entitled 'The Ampthill Army', dogged midfielder Will Barrett is on the show which is a really good listen:

Episode 13 - With Ampthill Midfielder Will Barrett! - The Ampthill Army Podcast! | Podcast on Spotify