Category: General Club News

Match Preview – The Ives v Alvechurch

St Ives Town bid to make it four games unbeaten as they host Alvechurch on Tuesday evening.

The Ives have turned round a sequence of three successive defeats with a victory over Mickleover and draws against Hednesford and Ilkeston.  The latter came on Saturday with the Ives producing a second half fightback after finding themselves 2-0 down at the break to earn a 2-2 draw.

For the clash against Alvechurch, Ives manager Ricky Marheineke could start with some squad members who began on the bench at the weekend so Nabil Shariff could come into contention along with Ed Hottor and Enoch Andoh.  Greg Kaziboni made a welcome return to action on Saturday after having some minutes late on after a long spell out with injury.

INTRODUCING ALVECHURCH

Alvechurch finished in the play-offs before being eliminated by Peterborough Sports last season, but their league form has not been replicated during the current campaign as they currently find themselves 19th in the table and although on paper this looks like a relegation fight, supporters of the Church will point to the fact that they have several games in hand over those around them.  The reason why Alvechurch have games in the hand is mainly due to the excellent FA Cup run which saw them knock Cheltenham out in the first round before a narrow defeat at Forest Green deprived them of a place in the third round draw.  Their last league win was back on 6 December when they beat Stratford 4-2.  Since then it’s been three defeats and a draw with their last outing being a 3-0 defeat at Basford.

STAR MAN

Look out for Jed Abbey.  A product of the Wolves academy, the striker has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season including a hat-trick in the 3-3 draw over Redditch on Boxing Day.  He also scored the equaliser for Alvechurch in their 2-1 defeat at Forest Green in the FA Cup.

LAST SEASON:

14/08/21: Ives 1 Alvechurch 0

02/10/21: Alvechurch 1 Ives 1

ADMISSION PRICES:

Adults – £11
Concessions (Over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (With ID Card) – £5
U16’s to 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)

A reminder that if you are not going to the game then there will be updates on social media during the evening with a match report and post-match reaction available after the final whistle.

Kick-off at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is at 7:45pm.

Our match programmes are online only. Click here to view / download.

Match Preview – The Ives v Ilkeston Town

St Ives Town will look to extend their unbeaten run to three games on Saturday as they host Ilkeston Town at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

A win against Mickleover and a point against Hednesford put to an end a run of three successive league defeats and provided some kind of stability after the Ives took a nose dive down the PitchingIn Southern League Premier Division Central table.  Arguably, the Ives should have got a win at Hednesford last Saturday but were deprived maximum points as the hosts secured a last gasp equaliser.

There has been a couple of changes in playing personnel in recent times with Dylan Williams switching to Needham Market and Julien Sakka joining Basildon United.  The latter going to the Essex outfit on dual registration.

Ahead of the game tomorrow, Ives boss Ricky Marheineke looks set to include both goalkeeper James Dadge and defender Ben Toseland after both have impressed since joining a fortnight ago.  Johnny Edwards opened the scoring with a fantastic strike last weekend which took his tally to 13 for the season and is set to start after beginning the last home match against Mickleover on the bench.

INTRODUCING ILKESTON TOWN

The Robins of Ilkeston Town are back at this level after gaining promotion from the Northern Premier League Midlands last season.  They found points hard to come by in the early weeks of the season but since then it’s been a story of gradual progression as they currently sit seventh in the table on 37 points from the 24 games played.  They have won seven at home and three away and will be looking to get revenge on the Ives who won 3-2 at the New Manor Ground in early October.  Ilkeston arrive in decent form having collected eight points from their last four league outings which included a 3-1 victory over AFC Rushden & Diamonds last weekend.  In the squad for the visitors will be Leroy Lita who recently made the switch from Hednesford.

ADMISSION PRICES:

Adults – £11
Concessions (Over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (With ID Card) – £5
U16’s to 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)

A reminder that if you are not going to the game then there will be updates on social media throughout the afternoon with a match report and post-match reaction available after the final whistle.

Kick-off at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is at 3:00pm.

Our match programmes are online only. Click here to view / download.

Backroom Changes

Backroom Changes

 

St Ives Town Football Club can today announce the following departures to the backroom team at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

 

Marina Howlett

 

Marina Howlett has decided to step down from her role as Club Secretary. Marina has been a key figure in the running of the Football Club for many years. We would like to thank Marina for all her hard work and dedication and wish her all the best as she takes a well earned rest. Although Marina is leaving her secretarial role, she has agreed to assist Nigel Howlett in the background until the end of the season as he will hold the role of acting Secretary on an interim basis until a successor is appointed. Marina will also retain the role of Club Welfare Officer until a successor is appointed.

 

Gary and Maureen Clarke

 

After many years of dedicated and tireless service Gary and Maureen Clarke have made the decision to step back from their frontline roles at the Football Club. They will relinquish all duties around the first team and match days, and instead concentrate on running the Academy and the 3G pitch. Going forward these two areas will become vital to the growth of the club. In addition, Gary has decided to step down as Chairman with immediate effect. Paul Reason will become Interim acting Chairman supported by Vice Chairman Nigel Howlett. Paul will now also assume the role of interim Finance Director. We appreciate this has not been an easy decision for both Gary and Maureen to make and would like to thank them both for all their efforts and support.

Three new signings for the Ives

Ahead of the game with Mickleover on Saturday, manager Ricky Marheineke has added three new players to the St Ives Town squad. 

Joining on loan from Peterborough United is Kellan Hickinson.  Kellan is an attacking midfielder who has progressed through the Posh Academy. 

Returning to the club on loan from Kettering is Ben Toseland.  Ben, a defender, played for the Ives as recently as last season before moving to Kettering Town during the summer.  In recent weeks, he has seen his appearances restricted for the National League North outfit. 

Also arriving at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is James Dadge.  James is an 18-year-old goalkeeper who joins on loan from Northampton Town where he has been a member of their academy. 

The club can also confirm that defender Kane Lewis has left the club.  Despite having a period out with injury, Kane still made 13 appearances for the first team, and the club would like to wish him well for the future. 

Hickinson is currently available for selection for the match at home to Mickleover tomorrow whilst the other two are subject to the necessary paperwork being processed on time. 

Commenting on the additions to the squad Ives Manager Ricky Marheineke said “I think the time is right to bring in some fresh faces.  The last few performances have not been satisfactory.  We are currently 3 games without a win, and we have been conceding two goals in those matches, so I feel it is time to freshen things up.  Kellan Hickinson is a local lad who attended the St Ivo School. His dad manages one of the under 16 teams at the club, so we are delighted to have him.  He is an attacking midfielder, and an exceptional talent and it’s good that the club can now play a part in his career development.  Ben Toseland was with us last year and was voted supporters player of the year.  On the back of that, we were disappointed that he moved on during the summer, so we are very pleased to have him back.  He will add more strength to our defensive options as we have been conceding goals of late so it’s a good addition to the squad.  With James Dadge joining it will bring a little bit more in terms of competition for the goalkeeping slot and keep our current keeper, James Goff on his toes.  With regards Kane Lewis, we are obviously disappointed that he is leaving but he goes with our blessing, and I understand he will be moving to a higher-level team, so we wish him well with that move and for the future”.  Marheineke also confirmed that Kieran Higgs has had his loan extended and will remain at the club until the end of the season.

Match Preview – The Ives v Royston Town

Boxing Day action sees St Ives Town host Royston at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

Due to the recent cold snap, there was no action for the Ives last weekend as the scheduled match at Stratford was postponed.  The Ives were also due to be in action in midweek but the game at Coalville was also postponed as the hosts had a re-arranged FA Trophy fixture.  The Ives have managed some game time this week when they convincingly beat Baldock Town 6-0 in a hastily arranged friendly on Thursday night.

The form of the Ives prior to the postponed Stratford game had been encouraging although they were defeated 2-1 by Bromsgrove Sporting in their last league action on Saturday 10 December.  During that game, Kane Lewis made a return to playing after a spell with injury and looks set to be in the squad for the game on Monday.  Julien Sakka still remains side lined with injury and the season is over for Ravi Shamsi after he suffered a bad injury during the win at Bedford in November.

INTRODUCING THE VISITORS…

Royston arrive 17th in the table on 24 points.  Their last outing saw them lose 3-1 at Basford United on 10 December.  Their last victory came on 19 November when they secured a 4-2 win over Hitchin Town.  In the FA Cup, Royston were eliminated by Hemel Hempstead at the second qualifying round stage and in the FA Trophy they were knocked out by Heybridge Swifts in a first-round tie.

STAR MAN…

Look out for striker Matt Bateman.  He returned to the Crows in August 2021 after a spell at Hemel Hempstead and has found the net 11 times so far this season.

LAST SEASON:

09/10/21: St Ives Town 1 Royston Town 7

29/01/22: Royston Town 1 St Ives Town 1

ADMISSION PRICES:

Adults – £11
Concessions (Over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (With ID Card) – £5
U16’s to 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)

A reminder that if you are not going to the game then there will be updates on social media throughout the afternoon.

KICK-OFF

Supporters should note that kick-off at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is at 1:00pm.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

As this will be the last home game of 2022, the club would like to thank all fans for their magnificent support during the year and wish you all a very Happy Christmas and prosperous new year.

Our match programmes are online only. Click here to view / download.

Carl Circus

‘It is with extreme sorrow that the club announce the tragic passing of Carl after an heroic five year battle against a very serious illness. Carl was a great supporter of the club and a dear friend to everyone who knew him.

In his younger years he was a talented sportsman playing both cricket and football for the likes of Hemingford and Elsworth, together with also having a very active role in the running of these clubs for many years. He was very much a leader in terms of socially, always organising get togethers, band nights and being very supportive of other people doing the same. He forged a very successful career with Akzo Nobel and most importantly was a great family man with a lovely family who our hearts go out to.

Carl will be sorely missed by all of us but will forever live on in our memory.

As a tribute to Carl’s life the club will be holding a minute’s applause before our home game against Royston on Boxing Day, Kick Off 1PM.’

Trips to Stratford & Coalville postponed

With the freezing weather conditions continuing, the league match at Stratford tomorrow has been postponed.
Also postponed is the trip to Coalville scheduled for next Tuesday, 20 December.  This is due to Coalville playing their FA Trophy tie which was originally scheduled for tomorrow.
This means that the next scheduled first team action is at home to Royston Town on Boxing Day afternoon.  Note that this match kicks-off at 1pm.

Match Preview – The Ives v Bromsgrove Sporting

It’s the reverse of the opening day fixture on Saturday as St Ives town welcome Bromsgrove Sporting to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

Back on the opening day in August, the Ives found themselves a goal down at the break but two second half strikes from Johnny Edwards ensured maximum points.

Wind the clock forward four months, and the Ives go into the game in decent form having recorded back-to-back league victories against Hednesford Town and Kings Langley and are currently 10th in the table, six points off the play-offs but with four games in hand.  In midweek, the Ives recorded a comfortable 4-0 victory at Godmanchester to progress through to the final of the Hunts Senior Cup.

Ives boss Ricky Marheineke does have a few injury concerns ahead of the match tomorrow.  Myles Cowling was withdrawn early from the game at Kings Langley last Saturday.  Whilst defenders Kane Lewis and Julien Sakka are still coming back from injury.  Definitely missing is Ravi Shamsi who looks set to have a prolonged period on the sidelines after a sustaining an injury at Bedford last month.

INTRODUCING THE VISITORS:

Bromsgrove arrive a place below the Ives in the league table and also in decent form.  From their last six league outings, they have won three, drawn two and lost one.  The solitary defeat coming last weekend at Rushall Olympic.  In that sequence of matches was an impressive 3-0 win against promotion chasing Nuneaton Borough.

STAR MAN:

Look out for striker Daniel Sweeney.  The 24-year-old has played for a host of midlands-based clubs including Redditch, Hednesford and Solihull.  He has been in prolific form this season for Bromsgrove having netted 13 times in the league so far.

LAST SEASON:

23/11/21 St Ives Town 2 Bromsgrove Sporting 2

11/12/21 Bromsgrove Sporting 1 St Ives Town 0

MATCH SPONSORS:

A big thank you to our Match sponsor for the game tomorrow who will be Cambridge Sensotec.  The match ball is being sponsored by Dynascan Ltd.

ADMISSION PRICES:

Adults – £11
Concessions (Over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (With ID Card) – £5
U16’s to 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)

A reminder that if you are not going to the game then there will be updates on social media throughout the afternoon with a match report and post-match interviews available over the weekend.

Kick-off at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is at 3:00pm.

Our match programmes are online only. Click here to view / download.

Half Season Tickets Now Available

St Ives Town FC are delighted to announce that we are now offering season tickets for the remaining 11 home league games this season for just £50 an adult of which works out at a measly £4.55 a game! An absolute bargain to watch a team looking at the play off places.

Click here to download a form

HALF SEASON TICKET

Adults – £50

Students – £40

U16’s to 12 – £20

Match Preview – The Ives v Hednesford Town

The league action continues for St Ives Town on Saturday afternoon as they welcome bottom side Hednesford Town to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

The match comes one week after the Ives narrowly failed to secure a win at home to Needham Market as they succumbed to an injury time equaliser as the game finished in a 1-1 draw.

The Ives continue to have injury concerns, especially defensively as Kane Lewis and Julien Sakka are doubtful for the match.  Up front, Nabil Shariff was on the scoresheet last weekend and boss Ricky Marheineke could be tempted to start him alongside Johnny Edwards.

Introducing the Visitors

It’s a been a difficult season so far for Hednesford.  Nicknamed the Pitmen, they arrive bottom of the table, having amassed just eight points all season.  Their latest outing was on Tuesday night when they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Stourbridge.  They have won only once, and that was against fellow strugglers AFC Rushden & Diamonds.  In the FA Cup, they were eliminated by Long Eaton United in the first qualifying round and in the FA Trophy they got knocked out last Saturday in the second qualifying round stage, losing 2-0 at Coalville.

Star Man

Keep an eye out for Leory Lita.  As well as playing for England Under 21’s, the striker has also played for a number of football league clubs including Bristol City, Reading, Middlesbrough and Barnsley.

Last Season:

23/10/21: St Ives Town 2 Hednesford Town 4

22/03/22: Hednesford Town 2 St Ives Town 1

Admission

If you cannot get to the game, then you can keep up to date with all the latest via twitter and facebook with a match report available over the weekend.  If you are going to the game, then the admission prices are:

Adults – £11
Concessions (Over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (With ID Card) – £5
U16’s to 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)

Kick-off at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is at 3:00pm.

Our match programmes are online only. Click here to view / download.

Ives launch Christmas Draw

St Ives Town Football Club has launched its 2022 Christmas Draw.
There are a number of prizes on offer with the top prize being a Christmas Hamper kindly donated by the Cambridge Hamper Company.
To take part, simply purchase a square priced at just £1.00.  These can be purchased in the clubhouse at the game against Hednesford Town on 26 November.  The draw itself will take place after the game against Bromsgrove Sporting on Saturday 10 December.

Match Preview – Bedford Town v The Ives

St Ives Town head to Bedford on Saturday looking to collect a valuable three points.

The Ives travel in the midst of some poor league form that has seen them only win once out of their last six league outings.  That came at Ilkeston on 4 October.

Last week, the Ives were beaten 2-1 by Nuneaton Borough at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.  The home side were two goals down inside the first 20 minutes and despite a late rally slipped to defeat.  The result leaves the Ives 14th in the league table, a place behind Bedford with three games in hand.

THE OPPONENTS

Bedford gained promotion back into step three this season, and had an indifferent start to the campaign which included an 8-1 reverse at home to current league leaders Tamworth.  But in recent times they have secured some decent results including victories last month against Rushall Olympic and Coalville.  However, since the Coalville victory they have only secured one point in their last four outings.  That was a 0-0 draw at Needham Market on 29 October.  In their last outing on Tuesday night, they lost 3-1 at Basford United.

STAR MAN

Look out for striker Afolabi Soyemi-Ololade.  The 22 year old forward signed for the Eagles last month after starting the season with Hashtag United.  He also lists Hayes & Yeading, Leatherhead and Romford among his former clubs.  He has aleady bagged two goals for the Eagles since arriving at Bedford and was on the scoresheet in their midweek defeat at Basford.

ADMISSION DETAILS

All the admission details and parking can be found at the following link:

Access to the Ground & Parking (pitchero.com)

Tickets for the match can also be purchased in advace at a reduced rate.  The link for the Bedford ticketing website is Ticket Home | Bedford Town FC Web (ktckts.com)

If you are not going to the game, then there will be updates on social media throughout the afternoon, and a match report available on the club website over the weekend.  Kick-off is at 3:00pm.

Match Preview – The Ives v Nuneaton Borough

St Ives Town continue their league action on Saturday as they host Nuneaton Borough at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

The Ives go into the game not in the best of form in the league, but will be boosted by the midweek 6-0 victory over Huntingdon Town in the Hunts Senior Cup.  That victory came after a defeat the previous Saturday at home to Rushall Olympic.

In that game, new signing Ravi Shamsi made his debut and impressed as did defender Charlie Johnson who also made his first appearance for the Ives since re-joining the club from Bury Town.

Introducing the visitors….

The Ives will face a tough task against a Nuneaton side who currently sit second in the table, nine points behind leaders Tamworth.  Nuneaton have won seven times this season, five at home and two away.  Their last match was a 1-1 draw at home to Hitchin Town on Tuesday night.  The form of the visitors has hit the buffers slightly of late and arrive having not won in the league since 4 October when they beat Bedford Town.  In that run of form Nuneaton have drawn three matches in the league, and lost one against lowly AFC Rushden & Diamonds.

Star Man…

Look out for striker Matt Stenson.  Having signed from FC Halifax Town in the summer, he has found the net on seven occasions so far for Boro this season.  He was also formerly with Leamington, AFC Telford United and Solihull Moors.

Last season….

04/01/22: Nuneaton Borough 1 St Ives Town 2
19/03/22: St Ives Town 3 Nuneaton Borough 2

If you cannot get to the game, then you can keep up to date with all the latest via twitter and facebook with a match report available over the weekend.  If you are going to the game, then the admission prices are:

Adults – £11
Concessions (Over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (With ID Card) – £5
U16’s to 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)

Kick-off at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is at 3:00pm.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Match Preview – The Ives v Rushall Olympic

The league programme continues for St Ives Town on Saturday as they host Rushall Olympic at Westwood Road.

The match comes a week after a 2-2 draw at home to Basford United.  However, since then it’s been a busy week on the player front as manager Ricky Marheineke has had the positive news of two new signings in addition to current players agreeing contracts.

With the latter both Jordan Williams and Jonny Edwards committed in midweek to staying at the Ives until the end of the season.  Whilst Ravi Shamsi and Charlie Johnson have joined the club from AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Bury Town.

All four players are available for selection ahead of the game against Rushall and the Ives will be looking to desperately return to winning ways at home as you have to go back August Bank Holiday Monday when they last tasted a league victory at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

Introducing the visitors:

Rushall arrive currently 7th in the table having won five of their 13 league games to date.  Last Saturday they held Nuneaton Borough to a 0-0 draw and went into the match having won three out of their previous four league matches.  In that sequence, came their highest victory of the season and that was against Stratford Town who they beat 5-0 on 01 October.  Rushall were recently knocked out of the FA Trophy by Hednesford Town and earlier this season Redditch United eliminated them from the FA Cup at the first qualifying round stage.

Star Man:

Look out for midfielder Sam Mantom.  The 30 year old started his career at West Brom but made his name at Walsall where he made over 100 appearances during a three year spell.  He has also played for Southend and Hemel Hempstead and has also had a brief stay at Rushall previously before returning this season.

Last Season:

16/11/21:  Rushall Olympic 3 St Ives Town 1

02/04/22: St Ives Town 3 Rushall Olympic 2

If you cannot get to the game, then you can keep up to date with all the latest via twitter and facebook with a match report available over the weekend.  If you are going to the game, then the admission prices are:

Adults – £11
Concessions (Over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (With ID Card) – £5
U16’s to 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)

Kick-off at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is at 3:00pm.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

Two New Signings for the Ives

RAVI SHAMSI SIGNS FOR THE IVES

St Ives Town have added to their squad by signing Ravi Shamsi.

Shamsi is a winger/forward and played most recently for AFC Rushden & Diamonds.

A product of the Oxford United and Fulham youth teams, Ravi has also played National League football for Maidenhead United but is more known in the Southern League Premier Division Central after playing for Stratford, Banbury, and Nuneaton Borough.

Ives manager Ricky Marheineke was delighted to secure the signing of the 24-year-old.  “This is a massive signing for us and a real statement of intent for what we are looking to achieve this season.  He has excellent experience playing at this level and will bring extra quality to the squad and I am really looking forward to him being part of St ives Town, and I am sure our fans will be excited that Ravi has signed for us”.

The new signing looks set to be included in the Ives squad for their home game against Rushall Olympic this Saturday.

CHARLIE JOHNSON RETURNS TO THE IVES

Joining St Ives Town is defender Charlie Johnson.

The centre back is no stranger to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road after playing for the Ives during the aborted 2019/20 season.

Charlie started out at Cambridge United and has played for Yaxley and St Neots Town since his first spell with the Ives.  At St Neots he made over 30 appearances last season.  However, this season he has been with Bury Town and has been a regular in their squad, with his most recent appearance coming in their 2-2 draw at home to Hullbridge Sports on Saturday.

Ives manager Ricky Marheineke said “I’m delighted to welcome back Charlie Johnson to St Ives Town.  Since leaving us he has played at step four football but he is more than ready to return to our level.  He brings added physicality and has a strong presence and will improve our defensive options as we look to push on in the league”.

Charlie will be available for selection ahead of the home match with Rushall Olympic on Saturday afternoon.

Jonny Edwards & Jordan Williams commit to the Ives

St Ives Town Football Club is delighted to announce that both Jonny Edwards and Jordan Williams have signed contracts until the end of the current season.

Both players are key members of the Ives squad after consistently producing impressive performances making them popular among supporters at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

Edwards has been a prolific goalscorer in the first few months of the campaign, having already scored 12 goals in all competitions and is currently joint second in the top scorers for the division. He added to his tally at the weekend after netting both goals in the 2-2 draw at home to Basford United.  Meanwhile, Williams has been a commanding presence at the heart of the Ives defence after joining the club from fellow PitchingIN Southern League Premier Division Central side Stratford Town in the summer.

Manager Ricky Marheineke was delighted that both players have committed for the rest of the season.  “This is great news for the club.  In the case of Jonny Edwards, it was well known that other clubs had been looking to get his signature and offering extra money to do so.  But Jonny loves it here and it says a lot that he has chosen football over finance.  Clearly, we have had discussions with him to get to a point where we can offer him revised terms and I would like to thank Chairman Gary Clarke and Director Paul Reason for their help in achieving this.  It’s great that he has committed and I’m sure our fans will be thrilled as he is a real favourite on the terraces”.

On Williams he added “I am equally delighted that Jordan has signed a contract.  He is a massive player for St Ives Town.  His tall, commanding presence in the heart of defence and his overall ability and experience is key to us.  Again, there have been approaches for him this season so I am really pleased he has decided to commit as he is a crucial member of the squad and will play a big part in what we want to achieve this season”.

Both players look set to feature in the Ives squad in their next match at home to Rushall Olympic this Saturday, 29 October.  Kick-off 3:00pm.

Match Preview – The Ives v Basford Utd

It’s back to the league this weekend for St Ives Town as they welcome Basford United to the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road.

It’s been seven days since the Ives were last in action which was a FA Cup fourth qualifying round defeat to FC Halifax Town.  The visitors were also in cup action last weekend as they lost narrowly 1-0 to fellow National League side, Solihull Moors.

For both teams it’s a chance to focus on the league campaign as both have made promising starts to the season.  The Ives currently sit ninth in the table whilst Basford are two places, and a point above them.  Ives manager, Ricky Marheineke hopes to have much of his squad available for selection.  This includes left back Julien Sakka who was on the bench last week after making his way back from injury that kept him out of selection ahead of the Halifax game.  Due to their exploits in the FA Cup, the Ives haven’t been in league action since 4 October when they won 3-2 at Ilkeston.

Introducing the visitors

It’s the first season for Basford in this division after switching from the Northern Premier League, Premier Division during the summer.  They arrive unbeaten in their last three league matches with wins against Hednesford, Stourbridge and a draw against Bromsgrove Sporting.  During all of that was an FA Cup 3rd qualifying round penalty shoot-out victory over Boston United.  They also progressed in the FA Trophy courtesy of another penalty shoot-out win against Harborough Town.

Star Man

Look out for striker Anthony Dwyer.  He arrived at Basford this summer after scoring 20 goals for Nuneaton Borough last season.  He has already hit the net on 10 occasions so far this season and looks to be on course to at least match or beat his tally from the last campaign.

Admission Prices
Adults – £11

Concessions (Over 65) – £8
Military Discount (with ID Card) – £5
Students (With ID Card) – £5
U16’s to 12 – £2
U12’s – Free (Accompanied with an adult)

Kick-off at the Quattro-Tech Westwood Road is at 3pm.

Our programme is online only. (Click here to view / download it).

St Ives Town FC announce a fantastic new partnership with David Smith St Ives Limited

The club are very proud and excited to confirm a brilliant new partnership deal with David Smith St Ives.

With immediate effect, David Smith will become both a 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 50 years since the business was founded and have recently become part of the Wyckham Blackwell Group which is a perfect fit, carrying on all the same principles and to continue the company’s great progression.

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 support the Youth Section of our local club, we believe in developing young people and this reflects our commitment to training throughout our business”

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 new expanded Partnership will significantly under pin 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.’

Match Preview – Belper Town FC vs The Ives

There’s more cup action for St Ives Town this weekend as they head to Belper Town in the FA Trophy.

The third qualifying round tie at the Raygar Stadium will see the Ives make their second trip to Derbyshire in a matter of days coming hot on the heels of the last gasp league victory at Ilkeston on Tuesday night.

Despite the victory, there was several injury concerns with Jonny Edwards, Tyrone Baker and Kane Lewis all being forced out of the action during the game.  With that in mind, Ives boss Ricky Marheineke may look at starting with players such as Ethan Johnston, Owen Sherriff or Greg Sandiford to give the trio time to recover ahead of the big FA Cup clash at home to FC Halifax Town next Saturday.  Also missing will be Julien Saka who is recovering from an ankle injury he sustained at Mickleover earlier in the season.

Belper won promotion via the play-offs from the Northern Premier League Midlands last season.  However, they have struggled at the beginning of this season in their new surrounds of the Northern Premier League, Premier Division.  Just two league wins to date against Stalybridge and Stafford Rangers and their last league match finished in a 1-1 draw at Lancaster City last Saturday.

Belper are nicknamed ‘The Nailers’ due to the nail making industry in the town, and a player to watch will be Brodie Litchfield who despite the difficult start to the campaign for his team, has still managed to find the net on several occasions in the opening two months of the season.

Kick-off at the Raygar Stadium is at 3:00pm.

GOING TO THE GAME

Admission Prices:
Adults (16-60) – £11.00
Concessions (under 16 and 60+) – £7.00
Students (with valid ID card) – £7.00
Children under 11 (with accompanying adult) – Free

Address:
Raygar Stadium
Bridge Street
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1BA