Free scoring Ardley United, who have put away a total 32 goals in five League and Cup games so far during November will not be taking visitors Kidlington lightly in the local derby at The Playing Fields on Saturday.
The uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division leaders know full well, that despite Kidlington's patchy form this season, the opposition will be all out to cause an upset.
When the sides met a Kidlington on October 8, it was end to end football for ninety minutes and with the score at three goals each, defender Darren Beckett got his second goal and match winner five minutes before the end.
Scott Bridges may be doubtful for Saturdays game, the midfielder limped of the pitch at Bracknell on Tuesday night after 30 minutes of play. Though not before scoring a hit trick.
Team From: Beckett Adam; Beckett Darren; Brandish; Bridges Stuart; Bridges Scott; Brooks; Bryan; Garner; Green; Smith; Standen; Thomas; Thorne; White
New Youth Era For Ardley - 27 July
Ardley United has formed an Under 18's team which will play in the Allied Counties League, a development for the club which will help generate future talent for United's senior team.
The team, managed by Steve Mercer and assisted by Steve Fisher, will be competing in the Allied Counties League Central Division along with Abingdon United, Buckingham Athletic,Carterton, Didcot Town, Kidlington, Holmer Green, Thame United and Witney Town.
Ardley United Youth will be playing their first game in the Allied Counties League at Carterton on September 8, all games are midweek with a 7pm kick off. Home games at Ardley will be played on Thursday nights. Prior to the season start a number of pre-season fixtures have been arranged including home games against Oxford City and Burnham.
Players interested in seeking a place in the squad should contact Steve Mercer 07894 237984 e-mail mercourts@btinternet.com or Steve Fisher 07766 208664 e-mail stfbks@aol.com
Ayris Goes West - 18 July
Jordan Ayris is heading stateside next month after securing a four-year scholarship at an American University.
Striker Jordan, 18, got the chance alongside 19-year-old Didcot Town goalkeeper Tom Buckner, through the Pass 4 Soccer Scholarship Scheme – a non-profit plan which helps students secure scholarships in the USA.
The under 18 England schoolboy, who has played for Ardley United in the Hellenic League during the past two seasons, will be studying at Fairfield University in Connecticut, while Buckner, who was on the books of Didcot Town, will be a heading off to Hartwick University in Oneonta, New York State.
Jordan head's out to the States in mid-August. “I’m really looking forward to it,” said Ayris, who is a student at Bicester Community College and will play for The Stags men’s football (soccer) team. It’s going to be a really good experience. I had to take part in some trials and some coaches came to watch me play. I’m not sure whether I want to become a professional footballer yet. It’s about getting educated and seeing what happens after that. I’m very excited about it.”
The player scored 13 goals in 28 games for Ardley last season, the club wish him well with his move to the US and hope to see him back in years to come.
Ayris Goes West - 18 July
