Author: Ollie Jones

St Ives U12s Winter Trials!

Our U12 side are looking for new players for the remainder of the season.

Full trial details can be found below:

Thursday 21st of November

Sign-in: 4:30pm

Trial time: 5:00 – 6:00pm

Location: Quattro-Tech Westwood Road

Successful players will be brought back for team training in the weeks after on an extended 3-week trial basis.

To register your interest in the upcoming trials, email Anthony at: stivesyouth@gmail.com

Ives announce fantastic new partnership with Autoglazing Ltd!

The club are very excited and proud to announce a fantastic new partnership deal with Autoglazing Ltd of Huntingdon as our main Everdell Stand sponsor. Autoglazing are a hugely respected business with a brilliant reputation which has been built up over many decades. 

They provide a complete windsreen replacement and repair service for all vehicle types from family saloon cars to lorries, to buses, to agricultural vehicles, to public utility vehicles. Autoglazing are part of a UK wide windscreen service, approved by all UK insurers, can normally offer same day fitting and technicians can visit the customer any time by prior arrangement.

Mark Taylor SITFC Commercial Director commented; ‘This is brilliant news for the club to have another fantastic local company supporting it and helps massively to cement it’s continued growth and development. The new signage on the stand is first class and really adds to the professional look of the ground.’

Andy Hodge Autoglazing Owner and Managing Director stated; “We are very proud of our new partnership deal with St. Ives Town F.C. and we look forward to a successful working relationship in the future.”

St Ives Town FC extend great partnership with The Buzz Studios Group

The club are very excited and delighted to announce the continuation of it’s fantastic and very important partnership with Buzz Studios and it’s related companies which has built up and developed over many years. The Buzz Group comprises:

Buzz Studios – The marketing services agency/platform for businesses harnessing cutting edge AI technology to deliver powerful search engine optimisation, social media marketing, website design and creative advertising solutions.

What’s The Buzz Magazine – High quality local market leading topical magazine also offering invaluable advertising exposure to businesses in the local community.

Cambridge Hamper Company – Proudly working in partnership with skilled artisans, producers and manufacturers in the local community to create exceptional food and beverage hampers that travel all over the world.

Mark Taylor SITFC Commercial Director commented – ‘Brilliant news for the club to have Jon and his Buzz Team continue their invaluable relationship with the club covering many different support/advice strands. They have also provided fantastic and cutting edge support to the various businesses I have been involved with over the years.’

Jon Orchard Buzz Studios Founder said ‘I’m delighted to continue our close working relationship with St Ives Town Football Club, Mark Taylor, Paul Reason and all involved at the club’.

Ives Continue Great Partnership with Cambridge Sensotec Ltd

St Ives Town FC are very proud and delighted to confirm the continuation of their great partnership deal with Cambridge Sensotec Ltd. and their Dynascan division as first team home kit sponsor for the 2024/25 season and back of home and away kits as well.    

SITFC Commercial Director Mark Taylor commented; ‘we have had Cambridge Sensotec as a great partner/supporter for many years now and this has been critical in enabling the club to both be stable and continue to thrive for the past decade or more. It is brilliant to have such long standing support.’       

Mark Swetnam Cambridge Sensotec’s Managing Director added; “once again we are delighted to renew our sponsorship with St Ives Town at a further enhanced level. It is important that we grow the relationship as Sensotec grows as a business.  As we enter our seventh consecutive year as first team home and away shirt sponsors, we look forward to another great season after an amazing top ten finish last season.  It is great to see so many senior players have committed to stay at the club to form the backbone of the squad for the new season and there are some exciting additions to strengthen the team in what is hopefully a campaign to get into contention for the playoffs this season.”  

“As always I want to thank Chairman Paul Reason and his board of directors for overseeing this amazing progress at the club, and send our best wishes and hopes for a great season to our gaffer, Ricky, and his support team. We have some new interesting places to visit and some new teams to welcome at Westwood Road in the 24/25 season and we look forward to seeing everyone old and new at the ground soon. Up the Ives!”

Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is here to stay!

Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is here to stay, a new 2-year deal agreed!

St Ives Town FC are delighted to announce the continuation of our exciting and very successful Partnership with Quattro-Tech Ltd (QT) as our stadium sponsors for the next two years. ‘Quattro-Tech Westwood Road’ is here to stay and will remain widely recognised within the local community.

QT are a major automotive business based in St Ives and were founded in 2013. To have the ongoing great support of such a well-respected, well-established and successful company is outstanding news for the club. The deal will run until the summer of 2026, and they will continue to provide their array of services at discounted rates to all club sponsors and season ticket holders. Discounts will be agreed individually, and sight of a current season ticket is all required to qualify.

Mark Taylor, SITFC Commercial Director, stated, ‘It’s fantastic news for the club to have the continued backing of such a successful and well thought of local business. This really helps to underpin the continued growth and progression of the club. The relationship we have developed with Quattro-Tech has now become so wide-ranging and so important to many aspects of the club.’

Justin Reason, Director at Quattro-Tech, added, ‘QT is delighted to continue our partnership with St Ives Town FC. Supporting the local community is a core part of our ethos at QT. Our recent investment has enhanced the overall matchday experience for fans, resulting in a steady increase in ticket sales—a fantastic outcome for the club and its supporters. We have an excellent relationship with everyone at SITFC and look forward to building on our success in the coming years, driving further progress both on and off the pitch.’

Company Profile

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Quattro-Tech is your main dealer alternative for AUDI, CUPRA, SEAT, ŠKODA, VOLKSWAGEN and VW commercials, using genuine VWG or original equipment parts to service, repair and maintain your vehicle whilst upholding your manufacturer’s warranty and service records. QT can offer a range of performance enhancing upgrades for many of the VWG vehicles through our latest brand, QT Performance. We’ve partnered with industry-leading performance parts suppliers including Revo, RacingLine, Milltek Sport, RamAir, Forge Motorsport and many more. All parts are available to order online on a supply and fit basis.

QT offer a highly competitive, personal and direct service. They deliver exceptional value for money, demonstrate vast knowledge and experience, the latest equipment and a customer-centric approach. This gives QT the edge over competitors.

Quattro-Tech CARS is another arm within the QT Group providing a fantastic buying experience in the used car buying arena. All cars are handpicked by their experts followed by a structured check over from their brand trained technicians. All designed to give the customer real peace of mind that they’re buying a quality used car.

Lastly Quattro Tech VanWerks, van conversion and van upgrade specialists; experts in full Campervan, Kombi and Day-Van conversions for VW Transporters, Ford Transit Customs and more. Whether they’re converting a brand-new factory spec van or building something unique to individual requirements they can assist you with your project. QT VWs offer a full no obligation consultation so they can help bring your vision to reality whilst getting to know you in the process.

St Ives Town FC announce continuation of partnership with David Smith St Ives Ltd

St Ives Town FC announce continuation of fantastic partnership with David Smith St Ives Limited.


The club are very proud and excited to confirm renewal of the brilliant partnership deal with David
Smith St Ives.


David Smith continues as both key partner of our youth section together with supporting the club’s
social media, graphics and video content output.


David Smith are a hugely respected and successful business in the town.


They have been a key employer and supporter of the local community for well over 60 years since the
business was founded.


Mark Taylor, SITFC Commercial Director commented; “This is fantastic news for the club. David Smith
have been a key supporter of the club for many years. This expanded partnership will significantly
underpin and be critical to the clubs continued growth in the local community, growth in general and
success. We look forward to developing this partnership for many years to come.”


David Smith are timber engineering experts specialising in design and manufacture of a full range of
bespoke structural and architectural timber products including stairs, doors, joists and roof trusses.
Stephen Thompstone, Wyckham Blackwell Group CEO stated; “We are delighted to be able to continue to support the youth section of our local club, we believe in developing young people and this reflects our commitment to training throughout our business.”

Welcome Dan Wilks

We are thrilled to announce that Dan Wilks will be joining the Ives for the 2024/25 season.

Dan started his career at Watford before moving to St Mirren. He then moved to Maldon and Tiptree while on the books at Colchester United. He has made over 150 appearances at National League level with Welling and Dartford. He joins the Ives from Billericay where he had 18 clean sheets last season.

Ives manager Ricky Marheineke said “I’m delighted to welcome Dan to the club. He is a marquee signing and a really important boost for the squad in a position that has been a problem for us over recent seasons. He brings with him a winning mentality and a huge amount of experience. As soon as I was made aware that Dan was available it was a deal we had to get done and I’m really pleased we’ve secured his services. The supporters will love this addition.”

Watch Dan’s first interview as an Ives player: https://youtu.be/_I72cElfx7w

Watch Ricky’s interview on signing Dan: https://youtu.be/bjXz6yssEiY

Welcome Byron Lawrence

We are delighted to announce the recent acquisition of Byron Lawrence who will be joining the Ives for the 2024/25 season.

Byron started his career at Ipswich Town before moving to Colchester United. His previous clubs include Bishop Stortford and Billericay before having successful spells at Leiston and Needham Market. He was part of the Needham Market squad that won the league last season. 

St Ives manager Ricky Marheineke said:

“I’ve been a huge admirer of Byron over the years. There have been many occasions I’ve watched Byron run games while playing against us. He is a player that brings a wealth of experience and having won the league last year, he will add that winning mentality to the group. Byron is a perfect fit for the way in which we want the team to play and I’m excited to have him involved.”

Watch Byron’s first interview as a St Ives player here: https://youtu.be/73UcHoTcv5U?si=MNvN_xgJRfMxEpV7

Ricky’s full interview on the signing of Byron: https://youtu.be/98ZAVTyRnoc?si=X1Qpa7P1yC-looww

NEW U8’S YOUTH TEAM

As part of St.Ives Towns continued commitment to its Youth development programme, we’re now looking to start a new under 8’s team for the 2024/25 season.

The manager will need to be at least level 1 qualified, with an up to date DBS, Safeguarding and FA 1st Aid, they will also need an assistant that has all the required FA Qualifications.

Along with all the St Ives Town teams, you will train at the club’s fantastic facility at Quattro-Tech WestWood Road on Thursday’s and will play in the Hunts Mini Soccer league.

If you’re interested to be part of an inclusive club with lots of opportunities of progression, please get in touch with our Youth Development Manager

Paul Everest – sitfcyouthdevelopment@gmail.com to register your interest and get more detailed information.    

ST IVES BEER FESTIVAL 2024!

Join us for the 2024 St Ives Town FC Beer Festival, there will be 6 casks of local ales and 2 casks of local ciders. There will also be hot food available and the bar as well.

Also on the day, there will be live entertainment as we host England Vets vs Wales Vets in a 2:30 PM kick off on the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road pitch, and for those wanting to catch the FA Cup final, we will also be showing the final live in the clubhouse.

Full details of the day are as follows:

Start: 12:00 PM

England Vets vs Wales Vets: 2:30 PM Kick-off

FA Cup Final: 3:00PM Kick-off

YOUTH TEAM TRIALS 2024/25

We will be holding trials for those looking to challenge themselves and join our youth teams for the 2024/25 season at EJA level.

See full details below of the open trials and who to contact for more detail and information.

Under 9’s:

Dates TBC.

Contacts:

Ed Shepherd – edsheps84@gmail.com

Mark Stirlin – stirlin25@gmail.com

Dan Cotton – dottycotton23@hotmail.co.uk

Under 11’s:

Dates TBC.

Contacts:

Tim Lowe – timothylowe2@mac.com

Under 12’s:

Dates:

26th May

2nd, 9th & 23rd June

Contacts:

Toby Partridge – toby.w.partridge21@gmail.com

Anthony Negus – anthonyrn94@icloud.com

Under 13’s:

Dates TBC.

Contacts:

Rob Blake – robertblake.41@icloud.com

Under 14’s:

Dates:

2nd, 9th & 16th May

Contacts:

Alistair Savage – asavage100@hotmail.com

Under 15’s:

Dates:

2nd, 9th & 16th May

Contacts:

Lee Whatmore – lawhaty1@gmail.com

Under 16’s:

Dates:

12th & 19th May

Contacts:

Tony Maxwell – tmax@sky.com

Luigi Pistilli – luigi.pistilli@domino-uk.com

ST IVES TOWN GOLF DAY 2024!

Preparations are well underway for the annual St Ives Town golf day.

This year, the event takes place on Friday 10th May at Lakeside Lodge Golf Course at Pidley near Huntingdon.

The competition will commence from 7.45 AM and will be a 2 tee start. Each team will consist of 4 players with an entry fee of £60 per head and will include the following:

  1. Coffee/bacon sandwich on arrival, round of golf together with a buffet at the Football Club.
  2. Format is Texas Scramble with a minimum of 3 drives per player.
  3. Prizes to be announced in due course
  4. Each player will receive a sleeve of Titleist Pro V1s

There has been big interest with many teams signing up already.  There has also been plenty of interest in hole sponsorship too, which is available for just £50. After the golf, there will be a buffet and presentation in the clubroom at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

There is still space for more teams to come forward and anyone who is interested in either competing or sponsoring the event should contact Vic Moseley via email at victor.moseley@virginmedia.com or phone 07950 756409.

2024/25 U13s OPEN TRIALS!

We’re delighted to announce we’re hosting open trials for our St Ives Town FC under 13s team for the 2024-2025 season.

For the 2024/25 season the U13s will be entering the EJA league (Eastern Junior Alliance) on Sundays, a proven high standard and very competitive league.

We are happy for players to be dual signed for Saturdays and Sundays, details of the open trials are below.

14th April 2024 – 14:20 – 16:30

Quattro-Tech Westwood Road, St Ives (the home ground of St Ives Town FC)

Please email manager, Rob Blake on robertblake.41@hotmail.com to register your interest for the trial.

Ives salvage draw at Long Eaton

Long Eaton United v St Ives Town    

Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central  16-03-2024

For the second week in a row, it took a sterling second half performance to get reward from a game where the first half showing had left Ives with a lot of work to do. Unlike last week at Alvechurch where they fortunately managed to arrive at the break on level terms the visitors found themselves two goals in arrears against their struggling hosts who had registered only one win on home soil all season.

To give them credit though with the relegation trap door hanging by a thread the Blues had picked up some excellent draws against promotion chasing teams in recent weeks and came into this game with a modicum of confidence of improving that dismal home record. It was they who started on the front foot and it took a brave block from Jordan Williams to prevent Andrew Wright getting a seventh minute shot on goal from the edge of the box.

Tricky winger Joseph Nyahwema was looking dangerous on the left and should probably have done better with a tenth minute effort as he cut inside and fired a fierce effort well over the top from 20 yards.

In a similar pattern to last week Ives greatest threat in the first half was coming from dead ball situations and they managed to get in front in the simplest fashion from one of those in 17th minute. Aaron Smith’s long throw was knocked back to him and he curled a first time cross to the back post where Jonny Edwards had ghosted in unmarked. His knock back into the centre was forced home from point blank range by a similarly unattended Josh Tomlinson. 

But that lead only lasted ninety seconds as the Blues responded in style to level up with a well taken goal. Nyahwema was the provider showing good footwork on the left to get past Jake Hutchings and deliver a cross that Callum Cocks attacked at the back post to turn it past Sam Bentley low to his left.

The host’s left back had taken his first goal well and he took his second seven minutes later in much more spectacular style finding the top corner with a free kick from 25 yards that caught out Bentley beating him high to his left with the keeper perhaps a little slow to move his feet.

The lacklustre Ives main threat continued to come from Smith’s long throws and Theo Alexandrou should really have levelled things up in 39th minute. The long throw was flicked on at the near post by Tomlinson and fell to Alexandrou in space ten yards out by the back post. He went for it first time on the half volley and made clean contact but directed his effort just wide of the post.

As so often in football failure to take a chance at one end of the pitch comes back to haunt you at the other. So it was to be three minutes before the break as a mix up between Williams and Bentley presented Liam Loughlan with a simple third for the hosts. Williams was going to deal with a long ball down the park but got a shout from his keeper so ducked it to allow it to go through. But the keeper had not allowed for the pace of Loughlan who nipped between the two to steal the ball and then maintained his composure to take it down before striding on to roll it into the empty net.

Alexandrou quickly got Ives going after the re-start and his 48th minute run set up the first of the visitors ten attempts on goal in the second period. He got down the left outside Owen Betts and delivered a driven cross that was knocked away at the near post but the ball fell to Michael Richens 25 yards out. But his powerful first time effort screamed well wide.

Ives continued to pour forward in search of a route back into the game and Richens turned provider for their next chance four minutes later as he carefully hung up a cross to the back post where Hutchings rose highest but the centre back directed his looping header back across goal and wide of the far post as Blues stopper Ross Durrant scrambled across his line to cover.

The visitors pressure continued with Alexandrou finding lots of space on the left. In 64th minute he cleverly cut inside and delivered a teasing ball to the back post where the covering Cocks did just enough to deflect the ball away from the lurking Tomlinson. Alexandrou was again involved in Ives halving the arrears in 67th minute. He drew a foul out of the struggling Betts in a wide left position. Richens clever free kick was only half cleared to Myles Cowling on the edge of the box and he did very well to carefully steer his shot through the crowded box and past the unsighted Durrant into the bottom corner of the net.

That was Cowlings last action for the afternoon as he instantly became part of a double substitution from Ives manager Ricky Marheineke as the visitors went in pursuit of a leveller. Cowling was replaced by Greg Kaziboni with fit again Dan Barton replacing wing back Tomlinson. Kaziboni was involved in setting up Ives next opportunity as he got down the right before delivering a cross to the back post which Hutchings met with a first time effort that was bravely blocked by a covering defender.

The equaliser finally arrived in 82nd minute with wide men Kaziboni and Alexandrou both involved. The former putting the latter away down the left and Alexandrou’s pinpoint cross to the centre perfectly picked out Edwards arriving inside the six yard box and Ives leading scorer did the rest forcing the ball home into the roof of the net.

To give them their due neither side settled for a point and both had late chances to grab a winner. Blues opportunity came first in 90th minute when a corner from the right bounced around Ives box with two flying blocks from defenders before Nyahwema snatched at the loose ball and fired wide from just outside the box.

Ives opportunity only seconds later was more clear cut and should probably have been taken. Once more the duo of Alexandrou and Kaziboni were involved. With Alexandrou cleverly feeding Kaziboni into space down the left. He turned inside on the edge of the box and tried to beat Durrant with a curling effort that the stretching keeper just managed to palm away. But the ball fell to the feet of the unmarked Edwards just six yards out. He took a touch and unleashed a powerful drive that was brilliantly blocked on the line by the covering Cocks to deny Ives what would have been a fantastic three points.

The hosts will certainly look at this result as two points dropped and the draw leaves them very much on the precipice as with just six games left they find themselves 15 points from safety. Ives poor first half gave them a mountain to climb in the second and they came within inches of reaching the pinnacle with Edwards late effort blocked on the line. The consolation that Ives can take from the game is that the three goals that they scored have now taken them up to joint leading scorers in the division alongside high flying Mickleover. For the statisticians amongst you this is only Ives fourth draw of the season and their first since 12th September last year. There is still plenty more entertainment in the remaining weeks of the season yet. 

Final Score:  Long Eaton United   3   St Ives Town  3      

Goals: 

LONG EATON: Cocks 19, 26, Loughlan 42

ST IVES:  Tomlinson 17, Cowling 68, Edwards 82

Team Line Ups:

LONG EATON: Durrant (capt), Betts, Cocks, Atwal (Keane 65), Bertram, Hanson (Martin 57), Mandjoba (Rogers 87), Wright, Hewlett, Nyahwema, Loughlan, Unused subs: Gordon, Tyson 

ST IVES: Bentley, Casey, Smith, Richens (capt), J. Williams, Hutchings, Cowling (Kaziboni 68), Hottor (Kaunda 87), Edwards, Alexandrou, Tomlinson (Barton 68), Unused subs: Harris

Cards:   Yellow:  LONG EATON:  Hanson (14), Wright (21)      ST IVES:  Hutchings (59) 

SUPPORTERS MAN OF THE MATCH:  Theo Alexandrou

Attendance:  154

ONLINE SHOP LAUNCH DISCOUNT!

To celebrate the launch of our online shop, we are offering all St Ives Town FC fans 5% discount on any orders made on the shop for the rest of March using the code “SITFCLAUNCH”.*

To make an order, head over to our online shop using the link below and use the above code.

Head to the store and show your support for the Ives! ⬇️

st-ives-town-fc-shop.fourthwall.com

*T’s and C’s apply:

  • Minimum $45 order
  • Up to 1 use

Fundraiser in memory of Adrian Layton

Sadly back in September we lost long time Ives fan Adrian Layton to cancer. In honour of his memory, his work colleagues have setup a fundraiser to support the team at Addenbrookes that helped Adrian in his last few months.

Adrian’s colleagues will be undertaking a charity exercise bike ride to raise money and have set themselves the target of riding the equivalent distance between the St Ives and Coatbidge (Glasgow, Scotland) offices, a grand total of 350 miles.

If you would like to donate to their fundraiser in Adrian’s memory, please do so by visiting the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/adrianlayton-1708083623826?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fadrianlayton-1708083623826&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Updates on loan signings

See below an update on loan signings within the first team squad:

Existing Loanees:

Brandon Njoku

After a successful loan period with the Ives, Brandon was recalled by his parent club Cambridge United before their home game against Leyton Orient. Brandon went on to make a promising 15 minute cameo for Cambridge as they lost 2-0. Everyone at St Ives wishes Brandon the best of luck and thanks him for his performances.

Dan Barton

Another promising Cambridge United loanee, we are delighted that Cambridge have extended his loan spell with us until the end of the season.

Josh Tomlinson

Josh has put in some excellent performances for the Ives during his short loan spell from Northampton Town and we are delighted that they have also extended his loan with us until the end of the season.

Eddie Brearey

After a successful first half of the season with us, Oxford United have decided to recall Eddie. Eddie has put in some stellar performances between the sticks for us this season and we wish him the best of luck.

New Loanees:

Torin Ntege

We are delighted to have signed Torin Ntege on loan from Peterborough United. The 17 year old promising attacker was part of our squad that travelled to Stamford on New Years Day. Welcome Torin!

James Dadge

With Eddie Brearey heading back to Oxford, we have moved fast to secure the loan signing of James Dadge. A promising young goalkeeper, Ives fans will be familiar with James from his loan spell with us towards the end of last season and we look forward to seeing him in an Ives shirt again. Welcome James!

U15 OPEN TRAINING SESSIONS!

St Ives Town U15 Blacks are having a competitive season in the EJA U15 Blue League and we are looking to add to our talented squad. The youth teams are fortunate to play and train on the 3G Quattro-Tech Westwood Road Stadium pitch with unrivalled facilities at EJA youth level.

If you are interested in joining, we will be hosting open training sessions for palyers considering the step up to EJA football for the 23/24 season.

Current open training session dates:

  • Thursday 7th December – 6:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 14th December – 6:00 – 7:00 PM
  • More dates to possibly be announced for January 2024.

All open training sessions will be at St Ives Town FC’s home, the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road Stadium.

To attend please register your interest by contacting Tony on 07714 438823 or by email at tmax@sky.com.

St Ives create new U10 side!

St Ives Town are starting a mid-season U10 team to play in the Peterborough Junior Alliance Sunday League.

If you’re son is looking for a new challenge alongside his current Saturday team then we’d love to hear from you.

The Managers Tim and Glenn will be hosting open sessions at Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

All training will be held on the new state of the art 3G pitch.

Open training session dates:

  • Wednesday 15th November: 7-8PM
  • Wednesday 22nd November: 7-8PM

To register interest please e-mail lowetimmichael@gmail.com

Squad continues to build for the new season…

St Ives can confirm that two further players from last season have signed for the forthcoming campaign.  Greg Kaziboni and Enoch Andoh established themselves as fans favorites’ during their first year at the club.  So, everyone is delighted that they will once again be at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road for another season.

Meanwhile, manager Ricky Marheineke has added two new signings.  First is 24-year-old Portuguese winger Tiago Nassunculo.  Tiago has joined the Ives from Southern League Premier Division rivals Barwell where he made 31 appearances last season scoring three goals. He had spent the previous two seasons at Redditch United where he was also a regular for the Reds. His previous clubs include Peterborough Sports and Spalding United.

The second new signing is defender Aaron Smith.  Aaron is a local lad who started his footballing journey with Mildenhall Town where his performances earned him a chance at Peterborough United. After a season with the Posh he was released and went on to join Ives local rivals St Neots Town where he has been a regular for the past couple of seasons.  Now looking to make a step back up the football ladder he has arrived at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road as a very solid defender that can play on both right and left sides and has a very impressive long throw in his armoury.

A reminder that the Ives start their league programme with a home fixture against Mickleover next Saturday, 5 August with a 3:00pm kick-off.