Arlesey Town

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Arlesey Town's fixtures for the forthcoming campaign:

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I see that Arlesey Town supremo Chico Ramos has swooped to re-sign Ryan Hilliard who had been at Hitchin Road previously at youth level, although obviously not on a par with Herclano Carvalho it is still a very shrewd signing and Arlesey Town could mean business this season, particularly with Dave Kitson calling the shots from the top:

Ryan Hilliard Interview | Arlesey Town FC

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On 31/07/2021 at 15:25, Rhodes said:

Arlesey Town could mean business this season, particularly with Dave Kitson calling the shots from the top:

A nice article on Dave Kitson in the Herts Advertiser today ahead of the new SSML Premier Division campaign: 

Kick-off 2021: Dave Kitson has big plans for Arlesey Town | Herts Advertiser

And he has plans, big and small, for a club that is still close to his heart.

[Rhodes]

A very interesting and exciting announcement from the Hitchin Road Club:

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT

This is an exciting time for everybody associated with Arlesey Town Football Club.

After months of hard work by everybody connected to the club, we are pleased to announce that the official opening date of our brand new refurbished bar will be Saturday, 11th September. In addition, we are very excited to unveil our new club badge. Back in May the club ran a competition through Etonbury School to design a new club badge. Over 500 students entered the competition and after careful deliberation, the club was delighted to choose the winning design by Emma Martin.

But that is not all, in tomorrows match day programme, Chairman, Dave Kitson, will officially announce an amazing gesture which will be available to every single home in Arlesey. Below is an exclusive extract from his programme notes:

"As a thank you for the patience that you have shown while we refurbish your clubhouse, the committee and I have decided to issue every single household in Arlesey (2,700) with a free half season ticket running up to the 26th December. These half season tickets will be sent out at the end of September via your copy of Arlesey News Magazine, a free publication that is delivered door to door".

Arlesey Town Football Club has a history that goes back 130 years. Today we find ourselves in an exciting period of change - possibly the most exciting period of change in the clubs history - and we want the whole community to be part of it, for now and for the future. Join us on 11th September as we embark on the next chapter of our incredible story.

Arlesey Town Football Club

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[Rhodes]

A nice piece on Dave Kitson on BBC Look East, he is really putting the Club, as well as the SSML, on the map:

 

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Line ups from Arlesey Town v Walden Rangers in a 1981/82 South Midlands League Premier Division fixture at the old Lamb Meadow ground on Saturday 13 March 1982, Walden Rangers were founder members of the newly formed SSML in 1997/98 but left at the end of the 1998/99 campaign. Arlesey Town left the South Midlands League for the United Counties League at the end of that 1981/82 season and didn't return until 1992/93, not long before lifting the FA Vase at Wembley:  

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A bit after the Lord Mayors Show but photographs from Brentwood Town v Arlesey Town in a 2008/09 FA Cup First QuaIifying Round tie, at the Brentwood Centre Arena on Saturday 13 September 2008, resuIting in a 1-1 staIemate with then Southern League Division One MidIands Division ArIesey Town winning the repIay 1-0 before exiting the competition in the foIIowing round to Ashford Town (Middx):

 

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The 1962/63 Arlesey Town side who pIied their trade in the South MidIands League Premier Division:

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A nice photograh of new Manager Nick Brown being weIcomed into the foId at Hitchin Road with open arms by Chairman Dave Kitson:

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Arlesey Town's interesting Iooking League fixtures for the forthcoming 2022/23 campaign. The CIub travel to Step 4 Barton Rovers in the FA Cup Extra PreIiminary Round on Saturday 6 August and visit former SSML bedfeIIows MiIton Kenes Irish in the FA Vase First QuaIifying Round on Saturday 27 August:

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Line ups from WeaIdstone v Arlesey Town in a 1988/89 FA Cup Second QuaIifying Round tie, at Lower Mead on Saturday 1 October 1988, Southern League  Premier Division WeaIdstone won narrowIy 1-0 against then United Counties League Premier Division ArIesey Town in front of what was then a disappointing 362:  

[Rhodes]

On 21/07/2022 at 03:10, Rhodes said:

Line ups from WeaIdstone v Arlesey Town in a 1988/89 FA Cup Second QuaIifying Round tie, at Lower Mead on Saturday 1 October 1988, Southern League  Premier Division WeaIdstone won narrowIy 1-0 against then United Counties League Premier Division ArIesey Town in front of what was then a disappointing 362:  

Here are the line ups again as the image has disappeared:

[Rhodes]

On 16/03/2021 at 00:17, Rhodes said:

An interesting programme from an Arlesey Town v then Conference Champions Stevenage Borough in a 1996/97 FA Cup First Qualifying Round tie at the old Lamb Meadow ground on Saturday 14 September 1996 in front of 1,564.

The lines ups from that tie back in 1996:

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On 07/10/2020 at 15:07, Rhodes said:

Highlights from that momentous day in the Club's 129 year history

The Wembley squad all suited and booted:

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The lines ups from that tie back in 1996:

Mr Hill refereed the 1988 final, when "the crazy gang beat the culture club". 

A 16 year old Mr Kirkup would go on to be a long standing FIFA and Premier League assistant referee, who retired at the end of the 21/22 season

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Dave Kitson is quitting as Chairman of Arlesey Town at the end of this 2023/24 campaign:

CLUB STATEMENT:  Arlesey Town FC can confirm that Dave Kitson has resigned as Chairman, effective from the end of the 2023/24 season. To read more, visit our website. Thank you, Dave

Dave Kitson To Step Down | Arlesey Town FC