17 August 2018 at 07:54
CIRENCESTER TOWN Ladies are back and will play their first Division Two game of the Gloucestershire County Women's League against Bishop Cleeve on September 2.
In 2016/17, the Ladies ended 27 years of playing football due to a lack of players, something manager Karen Messenger admitted was a "great shame".
She told the Standard: "For 3-4 years we ran two teams, before it eventually became just one team in 2015.
"It was a great shame to have to pull out of the league as I had played for over 25 years."
However, the Ladies team are returning thanks to Cirencester's youth side.
"Cirencester Girls formed the u14s in 2014/15 and now 11 of the players are moving up to the new Ladies team," Karen added.
"It's so nice that Cirencester managed to keep a team going and it's great we are keeping a lot of the current players."
Karen coached the Girls for the last two seasons alongside Callum Higginson, who had spent three seasons in charge.
The pair will now be joint-managers of the new Ladies team - fitting for two hard-working servants of Cirencester.
Daughter Libby Messenger has been captain of the Girls team for the last three seasons, and Karen admitted she's hoping to have opportunity to play in a game with her.
The Cirencester stalwart also revealed the club are seeking new players ahead of the upcoming campaign and have extended the invite anyone interested.
"We are building the new team around the Girls team but are welcoming any new players. We train on a Tuesday evening and play on a Sunday afternoon. We start our new season on September 2 away to Bishop Cleeve. We will book in some friendlies but haven't got any confirmed yet."
Karen is excited to lead the Ladies team but is tempering expectations.
She understands the challenge ahead for the young side and wants them competing and getting used to the step-up in quality.
When the Ladies become accustomed to the league, that could reflect in their performances and soon turn into victories.
"This first season will be unknown and I expect will be a lot more physical, but if we can win a few games it will give us a lot to build on.
If any new players are interested in joining Cirencester Town Ladies, you can can contact Scott on 01285 654544 or Karen on 07748 602784.
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16 August 2018 at 07:57
Cirencester avoided two matches against Highworth Town in 3 days after Hellenic Premier team Windsor FC won the replay 2-1.
Windsor FC were formed when Windsor & Eton fell by the wayside in 2011.
This a little bit of club history taken from the Windsdor FC website
Summer 2011 and it's rather ironic that 100 years of senior football at Stag Meadow should be celebrated by the birth of a ... [ read more ]
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14 August 2018 at 07:52
ROSS Langworthy re-launched the UK's first Football & Education Academy at Cirencester Football Club and hopes the next generation of footballers will benefit on the pitch and academically.
"The club is very proud of the fact that it was the first Football & Education Academy to launch in the United Kingdom.
"It was always hugely important to the club and we're excited to re-launch a ... [ read more ]
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09 August 2018 at 08:40
The draw has been made for the first two rounds of the Senior Challenge Cup, match dates yet to be confirmed
1st Round
Tie 1 Brimscombe & Thrupp First v Cinderford Town FC First
Tie 2 Cheltenham Town FC Reserves v Mangotsfield United FC First
Tie 3 Bristol Rovers FC Development Squad v Bristol Manor Farm First
Tie 4 Cirencester Town FC First v Gloucester City FC First
... [ read more ]
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08 August 2018 at 13:09
The draws for the first 2 rounds of matches for the GFA Challenge Trophy have been made.
Round 1 is scheduled for Saturday, 15 September 2018 (2pm kick-off).
Tie 1 Cam Bulldogs v AEK Boco
Tie 2 *Cribbs v Shortwood United
Tie 3 Hardwicke v Little Stoke
Tie 4 Henbury v Rockleaze Rangers
Tie 5 Ruardean Hill Rangers v Longwell Green Sports
Tie 6 Southmead CS ... [ read more ]
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04 August 2018 at 22:10
Pre-Season Friendly
Cirencester Town 2 – 4 Swindon Supermarine
The final Pre-Season Friendly Match in preparation for the upcoming season saw local rivals Swindon Supermarine visit The Corinium Stadium.
Straight from the kick off the visitors showed their intent as they attacked down the centre to win a corner kick and minutes later Conor McDonagh ... [ read more ]
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31 July 2018 at 01:10
Pre-Season Friendly
Cirencester Town 0 – 1 Forest Green Rovers
The Centurions faced a mixed squad of First Team and Youth players from Forest Green Rovers at The Corinium Stadium in their ninth pre-season friendly match as the build-up to the new season nears its end.
The game was quickly up-and-running as home ‘keeper Matt Wieczorek was called ... [ read more ]
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28 July 2018 at 23:25
Pre-Season Friendly
Cirencester Town 1 – 2 Gloucester City
Cirencester hosted former tenants Gloucester City of The National League – South Division in the latest friendly match played at The Corinium Stadium.
The first half was uneventful in terms of goals but the visitors took the game to Cirencester from the off as Joe Hanks burst through in ... [ read more ]
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26 July 2018 at 07:47
The Development Squad have two away matches to start the 2018-19 season in the uhlsport Hellenic Division One West
04/08/18 Kidlington 15:00 kick off
11/08/18 New College 15:00 kick off
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25 July 2018 at 00:51
Pre-Season Friendly
Cirencester Town 2 – 2 Chippenham Town
Cirencester were hosts to former rivals Chippenham Town, who will begin their second season in The National League – South Division when the new season starts, in the latest friendly match played at The Corinium Stadium.
The first half was fairly even and ended goal-less although ... [ read more ]
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