Middleton Cheney Football Club - Season Highlights 2011-2012

MIDDLETON CHENEY FOOTBALL CLUB

FIRST TEAM 2011-12 SEASON OXFORD SENIOR LEAGUE DIVISION I AND CUPS

Middleton Cheney Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer 1stTeam Manager Res Team Manager A Team Manager Richard Fisher Alan Gascoigne Richard McMahon Chris Reynolds Chris Morris Steve Finch 1stTeam A Team Res Team Oxford Senior League Div 1 Oxford League Reserve Div 3 Banbury & Lord Jersey League Div 1

September 3rd2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Home Middleton Cheney 5 v 0 Oakley T. Williams S. Ciballi R. Mason C. Heritage P. Connelly S. O Brian S. Finch R. Brown P. Carter L. Finch D. Fuller A. Boyles H. Mitchell Goal scorers S. Ciballi S. O Brian 2 L. Finch P. Carter Booked

Division 1 Middleton Cheney 5 v 0 Oakley Saturday, 03 September 2011 MIDDLETON CHENEY Steve O Brien (2) Steve Ciballi Luke Finch Paul Carter After a solid pre-season, Middleton welcomed Oakley to Astrop Road for the opening game of the season. Cheney started a bit nervously and struggled to settle for the first quarter of an hour, but then began to get the ball down and got on top of the game. They went 1-0 up when Steve Ciballi found the net after 25 minutes and then doubled their lead when Robbie Brown delivered a perfect free kick to the far post for Luke Finch to head home. The home side continued to play some good passing football up to half time and were rewarded with a third goal from new signing Steve O Brien, playing his first game for the club, slotting the ball home from long range after a defensive mix up. Middleton continued to dominate the second period and increased their lead mid-way through the half courtesy of a penalty from the hard-working Paul Carter. O Brien wrapped up the game and the three points with his second, and Cheney s fifth, to give the home side a comfortable victory to start their season. Paul Connelly picked up Cheney s man of the match award for a hard working midfield performance in what was a very organised and disciplined team performance.

September 10th 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Kidlington OB 2 V 2 Middleton Cheney T. Williams S. Ciballi S. Twynham P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason P. Connolly C. Heritage D. Fuller S. O Brian T. Salt L. Finch H. Mitchell Goal Score P. Carter S. Twynham

Division 1 Kidlington OB 2 Middleton Cheney 2 Saturday, 10 September 2011 KOBFC: Kristian Thomas (2) Middleton Cheney: Paul Carter, Steve Twynham The points were shared in this end to end game, Cheney opened the scoring with a penalty in the first few minutes, Old Boys got one back and then Cheney made made it 2-1 with Kristian Thomas getting his second shortly afterwards.

September 17th 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Watlington 2 v 3 Middleton Cheney C. Reynolds S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason P. Connolly C. Heritage S. White D. Fuller A. Boyles S. O Brian T. Salt L. Finch Goal Scorers S. Finch 2 S. O Brian Booked Ref L/man

September 24th 2011 Northants Junior Cup 1st Rd - Away Corby Quantum Print Vikings 3 v 0 Middleton Cheney T. Williams S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason P. Connolly C. Heritage A. Boyles S.O Brian T. Salt S. Twynham L. Finch Goal Scorers Ref L/man

October 1st 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Home Middleton Cheney 3 v 0 Northway T. Williams S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason C. Heritage D. Fuller A. Boyles S. O Brian L. Finch S. Ream R. Watson Goal Scorers P. Carter 2 x Pen S. O Brian Ref L/man

Division 1 Middleton Cheney 3 v 0 Northway Saturday, 01 October 2011 MC: Steve O Brien, Paul Carter (2 pens) A Steve O Brien goal and two penalties from Paul Carter were enough to secure all three points for Middleton and continue their unbeaten start to the season

October 8th 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Chadlington 1 v 3 Middleton Cheney T. Williams S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown P. Connolly C. Heritage S. White D. Fuller A. Boyles S. O Brian L. Finch H. Michell R. Watson Goal Scorers S. O Brian 3 Ref L/man

October 15th 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Home Middleton Cheney 6 v 0 Long Crendon T. Williams S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown Sc. Finch R. Mason P. Connolly C. Heritage A. Boyles S. O Brian E. Somerton L. Finch S. Ream St. Finch Goal Scorers R. Brown 2 P. Carter (Pen) S. O Brian S. Finch P. Connolly Ref L/man

Division 1 Middleton Cheney 6 v 0 Long Crendon Saturday, 15 October 2011 MC: Robbie Brown (2), Steve O Brien, Paul Carter (pen), Paul Connelly, Scott Finch Cheney started the game at a high tempo and could have been 3-0 up in the first ten minutes but for some excellent saves from visiting keeper Ryan Scott. The home side did find the net mid-way through the first half thanks to a Robbie Brown goal and then increased their lead before half time with a Paul Carter penalty and then with Steve O Brien finishing off a well worked move. Cheney got off to a slower start in the second half, allowing Crendon more of the ball and letting them get back in to the game, but a second goal from Brown plus efforts from Paul Connelly and Scott finch ensured Middleton were comfortable winners. This was a solid pleasing performance from the whole side with the man of the match performance coming from debutant Ed Somerton who had an excellent game in central defence.

October 22nd 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Home Middleton Cheney 4 v 1 Chadlington S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason P. Connolly C. Heritage S. White S. O Brian T. Williams M. Ramsdale E. Somerton L. Finch S. Ream Goal scorers S. Finch S. O Brian 2 C. Heritage Ref L/man

Division 1 Middleton Cheney 4 v 1 Chadlington Saturday, 22 October 2011 MC: Steve O Brien (2), Chris Heritage, Scott Finch Chad: Steve Hunt Cheney continued their unbeaten start to the season and moved to the top of the Division One table with a convincing 4-1 win over Chadlington. However, the visitors made them work for their victory, taking a first half lead through Steve Hunt which gave them the advantage at half time, but second half goals from Scott Finch, Chris Heritage and a brace from Steve O Brien secured all three points for the home side.

October 29th 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Home Middleton Cheney 2 v 4 Eynsham S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch P. Connolly C. Heritage S. White D. Fuller S. O Brian T. Williams M. Ramsdale E. Somerton R. Markham S. Ream Booked Booked Goal scorers P. Carter S. Ream Booked Ref L/man

Division 1 Middleton Cheney 2 v 4 Eynsham Saturday, 29 October 2011 MC: Simon Ream, Paul Carter Eynsham: Andy Glossop (2), Adam Woolford, Paul Campbell Cheney s unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt halt as they were beaten 4-2 by visting Eynsham. Eynsham s goals came from Adam Woolford, Paul Campbell and a brace from Andy Glossop and were enough to cancel out efforts from Simon Ream and Paul Carter for the home side.

November 5th 2011 Oxon Presidents Cup 1st Rd - Home Middleton Cheney 4 v 1 Oakley S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason P. Connolly C. Heritage S. White S. O Brian T. Williams M. Ramsdale E. Somerton S. Tynham S. Ream Booked Booked Goal scorers S. Finch 3 S. O Brian Ref L/man

Presidents Cup Round 1 Middleton Cheney 4 v 1 Oakley Saturday, 05 November 2011 MC: Steve O Brien, Scott Finch (3) Oakley: Dean Boyles A Scott Finch hat-trick saw Cheney move comfortably in to the next round of the President s Cup at the expense of Oakley. Steve O Brien completed the scoring for the home side with Dean Boyles grabbing a consolation for the visitors.

November 12th 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Oakley 3 v 5 Middleton Cheney S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch P. Connolly C. Heritage S. White S. O Brian T. Williams E. Somerton R. Markham T. Salt K. Bateman S. Finch Goal scorers S. Finch 2 S. O Brian K. Bateman 2 Ref L/man

Division 1 Oakley 3 Middleton Cheney 5 Saturday, 12 November 2011 Oakley: Matt Johnston (2), Matt Gregor MC: Scott Finch (2) Steve O Brian, Kevin Coles, Matt Gregor Having played each other last week in the Presidents Cup Oakley knew that the way they handled the ariel threat of Scott Finch and the movement of Steve O Brian would be key to gaining a result on saturday. Oakley Utds coach john wanted to cut out balls into the box and some tight marking should nullify that threat then the try and hit the visitors on the break using the pace of dean boyles. Unfortunately having conceded 3 goals 2 from Scott Finch and one from Steve O Brian 2 of which were free headers Oakley found themselves with their backs to the wall. Just before halftime a wayward shot from Oakleys Matt Johnston took a defection and nestled its way into the back of the net. Half time 1-3 Oakley started the second half well after a few choice words in the dressing room and wasn't long before Matt Johnston found the back of the net from the edge of the box with a well taken strike. The game was now charged and Oakley were turning the screw and creating more and more chances, a high bouncing ball from Matt Gregor over the visitors defence which was misjudged by Stuart White and Oakleys speed demon Dean Boyles was turning on the gas. With only one option the rotund White mauled down the Oakley man in a tackle more commonly seen on the rugby field. As Oakley pushed looking for that next goal they got hit twice on the break with 2 good goals from sub Kevin Coles. Oakley finally got that 3rd goal they were looking for in the form of a fantastic free kick from Oakley's Matt Gregor, the big centre half curled the ball into the top corner of the goal in true brazilian style. On a whole it was a good game of football and having already played Cheney three times this season Oakley would like to wish them all the best

November 19th 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Home Middleton Cheney 3 v 0 Watlington S. Ciballi R. Brown S. Finch P. Connolly C. Heritage S. White K. O Brian M. Ramsdale C. Reynolds E. Somerton R. Markham T. Salt S. Tynham K. Bateman Goal scorers S. Finch S. O Brian OG Booked Ref L/man

Division 1 Middleton Cheney 3 Watlington 0 Saturday, 19 November 2011 MC: Steve O Brien, Scott Finch, og Cheney came away with a comfortable victory against struggling visitors Watlington, to retain their position at the top of the table. An own goal gave the home side an early lead which they held on to until half time, although they squandered a number of chances to go in to the break in a much more comfortable position. The second half was much the same, with Cheney missing opportunities to increase their lead further, but goals from prolific strike duo Steve O Brien and Scott Finch finally ensured that the points went Middleton s way.

November 26th 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Broughton & NN 4 V 3 Middleton Cheney S. Ciballi R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason P. Connolly S. White S. O Brian M. Ramsdale C. Reynolds E. Somerton R. Markham T. Salt K. Bateman Booked Goal scorers S. Finch 2 S. O Brian Ref L/man

Division 1 Broughton & NN 4 Middleton Cheney 3 Saturday, 26 November 2011 Broughton & NN: Josh Northam, Laurance Caro, Aaron Bedding, O.G. Middleton Cheney: Steve O'Brien, Scott Finch 2 This was an entertaining derby game, Broughton raced into a early 2-0 lead with goals from Josh Northam & a O.G. which Aaron Field can take credit for after good work out wide before putting a good cross in which was sliced into the Middleton goal by one of there defenders. Middleton pulled a goal back from Steve O'Brien after a smart finish, Middleton then played some decent stuff but couldn't find the net, 2-1 to Broughton at half time. Middleton started brightly early in the second half, forcing a goal from Scott Finch, with the game going end to end Laurance Caro came off the bench to fire Broughton back in front , minutes later Finch climbed highest to power home to make it 3-3, the referee then made a shocking decision to award Middleton a penalty after Andy Robey was adjudge to have fouled a Middleton foward, justice was done when Middleton's Centre-mid blasted the kick over the bar. Broughton went down the other end with a few half chances before Sam Grant picked out sub Aaron Bedding who glanced his header into the top corner of the net to win the game for Broughton 4-3.

December 3rd 2011 Oxon Presidents Cup 2nd Rd - Away Marston Saints 3 v 1 Middleton Cheney Ref L/man S. Ciballi P. Carter S. Finch R. Mason P. Connolly C. Reynolds E. Somerton R. Markham T. Salt S. Tynham K. Bateman H. Mitchell E. Chevis A. Perryman Goal scorers K. Bateman

Presidents Cup Round 2 Marston Saints 3 Middleton Cheney 1 Saturday, 03 December 2011 Marston: Tom Payne, Andrew Best, John Hudson MC: Kyle Bateman Marston Saints made very hard work of their Presidents Cup tie at Boults Lane this afternoon, but ran out comfortable winners after 3 first half headed goals. Saints controlled the first period and Tom Payne gave the home side the lead after 20 minutes when he arrived in the area with impeccable timing to powerfully head home Mark Gaul's right flank cross. 10 minutes later, left back Andrew best doubled Marston's lead when he headed home from close range after Josh Carr had done so well to hook the ball across the 6 yard box, and it was 3 a few minutes later when Captain John Hudson arrived in the penalty area to head home a centre by Tom Payne. Marston took their foot off the gas in the 2nd half and on another day it could have cost them. Kyle Bateman narrowed the deficit when he ran through on goal, sat Andrew Winchester on his arse and rolled the ball in to an empty net to make it 3-1. There were good chances for both sides before the end but it was Marston who go through to the next round of the competition.

December 10th 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Home Middleton Cheney 6 v 1 North Oxford S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Mason P. Connolly S. White A. Boyles S. O Brian M. Ramsdale C. Reynolds E. Somerton R. Markham T. Salt K. Bateman H. Brock Booked Goal scorers T. Salt S. O Brian S. Ciballi R. Markham P. Carter A. Boyles Ref L/man

Division 1 Middleton Cheney 6 v 1 North Oxford Saturday, 10 December 2011 MC: Steve O Brien, Tristan Salt, Steve Ciballi, Ryan Markham, Paul Carter, Andrew Boyles NO: Jon Ramsey Cheney came away with a comfortable victory against struggling visitors North Oxford, to retain their position at the top of the table. The scoring was shared around the team with six different players hitting the back of the net.

December 17th 2011 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Charlton 3 v 1 Middleton Cheney S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Mason P. Connolly S. White A. Boyles S. O Brian M. Ramsdale C. Reynolds E. Somerton R. Markham K. Bateman H. Mitchell E. Chevis Goal scorers K.Bateman Ref L/man

January 7th 2012 Oxon Senior League Div I - Home Middleton Cheney 1 v 2 Broughton & NN S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason S. White A. Boyles S. O Brian T. Williams E. Somerton R. Markham T. Salt K. Bateman H. Brock Goal scorers S. Finch Ref L/man

Division 1 Middleton Cheney 1 Broughton & NN 2 Saturday, 07 January 2012 MC: Steve O Brien B&NN: Aaron Lowe, Lawrence Caro (2) Cheney got the New Year off to a bad start, losing their opening game of 2012 against local rivals Broughton & North Newington

January 14th 2012 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Northway 2 v 3 Middleton Cheney S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason S. White D. Fuller A. Boyles T. Williams M. Ramsdale E. Somerton R. Markham C. Deveraux Goal scorers C. Deveraux R. Markham D. Boyles Ref L/man

Division 1 Northway 2 Middleton Cheney 3 Saturday, 14 January 2012 Nway: Jake carter (2), MC: Conor Devrough, Ryan Markem, Daniel Boyles On a cold afternoon down at the dcv it was Northway that started the stronger and took a deserved lead after 4 mins when Jake carter cooly slotted home. Midd Cheney levelled on 22 mins thro Conor Devrough . Nway regained the league when Cater danced thro the visitors defence and netted his 2nd of the game. Ht 2,1 The visitors were level again in the 55th min thro Ryan Markem. Midd Cheney snatched all 3 points late on thro a Daniel Boyles wonder strike. Final score 2, 3

January 21st 2012 Oxon Senior League Div I - Home Middleton Cheney 1 v 1 Charlton S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason D. Fuller A. Boyles T. Williams M. Ramsdale E. Somerton R. Markham T. Salt S. Tynham C. Deveraux Goal scorers S. Finch Ref L/man

Division 1 Middleton Cheney 1 Charlton 1 Saturday, 21 January 2012 MC: Scott Finch (pen) Charlton: Steve Gardener Honours were even after this hard fought top of the table clash with a Scott Finch penalty canceling out a Steve Gardener goal for the visitors.

January 28th 2012 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Riverside 2 v 2 Middleton Cheney Ref L/man S. Ciballi R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason C. Heritage S. White D. Fuller T. Williams M. Ramsdale C. Reynolds E. Somerton R. Markham T. Salt C. Deveraux H. Mitchell Booked Goal scorers R. Markham 2

Division 1 Riverside 2 Middleton Cheney 2 Saturday, 28 January 2012 Riverside: Jake Howard (2) MC: ?????? This encounter finished in a 2-2 draw. Cheney took the lead when one of their players skipped through the Riverside defence and squared the ball across for an easy tap in at the back post. Riverside drew level when a deep free kick from the right by Ben Green found the head of a rising Jake Howard who powered home. Jake Howard scored only a few minutes late when he ran on to a through ball and slotted past the keeper. HT 2-1 The second half Mid Cheney got into the game more and a very fortunate goal drew them level with only 5minutes left. A weak shot hit the unfortunate Darren Clare for it to wrong foot the goalkeeper and roll into the net! FT 2-2.

February 4th 2012 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Yarnton v Middleton Cheney Frozen Pitch Goal scorers Ref L/man

February 11th 2012 Oxon Senior League Div I - Home Middleton Cheney v Yarnton Frozen Pitch Goal scorers Ref L/man

February 18th 2012 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Enstone 3 v 2 Middleton Cheney S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason C. Heritage S. White D. Fuller A. Boyles M. Ramsdale C. Reynolds R. Markham S. Tynham N. Wright Goal scorers Stuart White Steve Cibali Ref L/man

Division 1 Enstone 3 Middleton Cheney 2 Saturday, 18 February 2012 Enstone Sports : Tony Bott (2), Jack Eley Middleton Cheney : Stuart White, Steve Cibali An under strength Enstone team earned a great 3-2 victory against title contenders Cheney on Saturday afternoon. Their goals coming through Tony Bott 2 and Jack Eley. Cheney s goalscorers were White and Cibali.

February 25th 2012 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Long Crendon 1 v 6 Middleton Cheney S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown S. Finch R. Mason C. Heritage S. White D. Fuller M. Ramsdale C. Reynolds T. Salt N. Wright K. Coles Goal scorers T. Salt N. Wright M. Ramsdale R. Brown 2 C. Heritage Ref L/man

Division 1 Long Crendon 1 Middleton Cheney 6 Saturday, 25 February 2012 Long Crendon: Chris Scott Middleton Cheney: tbc Long Crendon invited league leaders to the Recreation Ground on Saturday, for what were perfect conditions for a football match. The sun was out, pitch nice and soft, and a cool breeze swept the pitch. Crendon set their stall out to be difficult to beat, and for a top vs. bottom encounter they were holding their own. But no Long Crendon game this season has gone by without their keeper being called into action, and James Bartington was proving difficult to beat even pulling off a triple save as the match wore on, which had to be seen to be believed. But Cheney were able to find a way past him, and two well taken finishes put pay to Crendon s resilience. Half time: Long Crendon 0 Middleton Cheney 2 Continued

It wasnt long into the second half, that Middleton Cheney had grabbed a third, but they werent to have it all their way, as Crendon pegged them back soon after, the returning Tom Davies cutting in from the left to supply Chris Scott with the ball on the edge of the box and with a neat trap of the ball and a firm low shot Scott left a static Cheney keeper wondering what had happened. But Crendon were unable to shift the momentum back in their favour, and as too many games have gone this season, the side capitulated under the ever-increasing pressure of Middleton Cheney seeing Bartington valiantly beaten by three decent efforts all from a minimum of 12 yards. Cheney deserved their victory, and Crendon knew they had been outfoxed by a decent side who look set for a swift return to the Premier Division. Full time: Long Crendon 1 Middleton Cheney 6

March 3rd 2012 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away Yarnton 1 v 2 Middleton Cheney P. Carter P. Connolly C. Heritage D. Fuller M. Ramsdale C. Reynolds T. Salt S. Tynham N. Wright C. Deveraux H. Mitchell E. Chevis A. Perryman S. Dineen Goal scorers P. Connolly C. Heritage Ref L/man

Division 1 Yarnton 1 Middleton Cheney 2 Saturday, 03 March 2012 Yarnton: Mark Harper. Middleton Cheney: Paul Connelly, Chris Heritage. With both sides missing players for one reason or another, The game was well balance Middleton Cheney took a first half lead through Chris Heritage strike. Yarnton levelled through Mark Harper. The winner for Middleton Cheney coming from a Paul Connelly strike.

March 10th 2012 Oxon Senior League Div I - Away North Oxford 1 v 3 Middleton Cheney S. Ciballi P. Carter R. Brown R. Mason P. Connolly C. Heritage S. White D. Fuller T. Williams M. Ramsdale C. Reynolds R. Markham N. Wright C. Deveraux Booked Booked Goal scorers N. Wright S. Ciballi C. Heritage Ref L/man

Division 1 North Oxford 1 Middleton Cheney 3 Saturday, 10 March 2012 NO: Andrew Pantry MC: Neil Wright, Steve Cabali, Chris Heritage Middle Cheney won 3-1 away to North Oxford at Cutteslowe Park, North opened the scoring when Andrew Pantry slotted home left footed after good work from Max Plamer; however on a very difficult surface, the muddy pitch led to mistakes and the visitors took full advantage with goals from Neil Wright, Steve Cabali and Chris Heritage to lead 3-1 at half time, Honours were even in the second half.