Leighton Town 2 - 1 Chesham United
Saturday 27th February 2010
Leighton did the double over Chesham whose run of five wins and a draw in six games came to an end. The nature of the game was dictated by the pitch which was barely playable after a deluge in the hour before kick-off, and which hardly suited Chesham’s style, but after taking the lead in controversial circumstances Chesham paid the penalty for a five-minute spell of lack of concentration in defence.
With Mark Lambert still suspended and Darrell Cox starting a four-match ban, there was only one change to the starting line-up, Phil Turner being replaced by new signing John Frendo who played and scored for Chesham in a pre-season game before opting to sign for Cambridge City...Report
Barton Rovers v Chesham United - Postponed
Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Pitch Inspection at 11am on Tuesday has confirmed the game is OFF, The date for the re-arranged league match AWAY at Barton Rovers is Tuesday 20th April 2010 with a 7.45pm Kick Off
Chesham United 2 - 0 Bromsgrove Rovers
Saturday 20th February 2010
Chesham took advantage of Bromsgrove’s recent misfortunes to cruise to a comfortable win. There were many parallels with the Aylesbury game a few weeks ago – once-proud opponents fallen on hard times, an early two-goal lead wrapping up the points, and further chances going begging. Bromsgrove finished the game without mustering a single shot on goal, and although I don’t keep stats I don’t recall them winning a corner.
There were two changes to the starting line-up, Lewis Laws replacing Mark Lambert who started a two-match suspension, and Phil Turner making his first start of the season in place of Darrell Cox who was again missing due to work commitments. Danny Gudgeon and Dave Fotheringham were on the bench after recovering from injury. Bromsgrove sacked their manager in the week and fielded only eight of the squad of sixteen for last week’s defeat by Leighton.... report
Chesham United 3 - 0 Stourport Swifts
Tuesday 16th February 2010
Chesham made it 13 points from their last five matches with this win over a Stourport side who had taken only four points from nine matches since the reverse fixture in November. In the five previous meetings between these two sides Chesham had only won once and had not kept a clean sheet, but Stourport never looked like scoring in this one so Chesham just needed to be patient. Once Dom Marsala broke the deadlock with a free kick in the 50th minute the result was never in doubt.
With Dave Fotheringham failing to recover from Saturday’s dead leg but John Kyriacou passing a late fitness test, there was only one team change with Dom Marsala starting. In the second minute Chesham were awarded a penalty when Chris Bangura seemed to be held down as a high ball came in. Danny Talbot struck the penalty firmly but keeper Paul Evans went the right way and tipped the ball away......Report
Soham Town Rangers 1 - 4 Chesham United
Saturday 13th February 2010
Three second half goals gave Chesham their first away win in the league since October. In a tempestuous encounter, Chesham took the lead against the run of play but were pegged back after the home team were awarded a highly dubious penalty. However the crucial incident in the game was a double sending-off on 37 minutes, which hit the home side more than Chesham.
There were two changes to the starting line-up, Chris Bangura and Darrell Cox returning in place of Adam Parker and Dom Marsala. Danny Gudgeon was missing with a calf strain, and Kevin Cotton was working in the morning so played for the reserves. Early in the game Steve Wales crossed from the right to Darrell Cox who could not direct his header on target, but Soham started brightly but without threatening. The game's first contentious moment came in the ninth minute, when Soham's Callum Reed was fortunate to escape with a yellow card for a horrible challenge which left the imprint of his studs on Dave Fotheringham's thigh....Report
VT FC 2 - 1 Chesham United
Tuesday 9th February 2010
After a magnificent win at Farnborough in the previous round, Chesham made a rather tame exit from the League cup on a freezing evening on the outskirts of Southampton. With a depleted attack it looked as if Chesham’s problem might be scoring goals, but in the second half it was the defence that proved the problem, conceding two quick goals and relying on two remarkable saves by Richard Hayward to prevent a rout, before a late but fruitless rally.
There were three changes to the starting line-up, with Leon Archer injured and Chris Bangura and Danny Gudgeon unavailable, although Bangura was on the team sheet as a sub. Adam Parker, Dom Marsala and Steve Obeng came in while Darrell Cox was on the bench after two months away... Report
Comedy @ The Chess Suite Returns
Saturday 6th February 2010
We are pleased to announce that the regular Comedy Night is returning, The first show is coming up soon on Friday 26th February. For more details and to book your advance tickets, Please visit the ChessLive Website
Chesham United 1 - 1 Bury Town
Saturday 6th February 2010
Chesham took their unbeaten run to five with this draw against a Bury side who had won 10 of their previous 11 league games. One again Chesham showed that they are more than a match for the teams above them, and although a draw was a fair result on the balance of play Bury’s Marcus Garnham was the busier of the two keepers.
Chesham were unchanged for the fourth match running after Steve Wales passed a late fitness test, while Dom Marsala was back on the bench after re-joining the club in midweek. Both sides passed the ball well in the opening stages but the first goal effort did not come until the seventeenth minute...Report
Chesham United 2 - 0 Aylesbury United
Tuesday 2nd February 2010
Chesham beat Aylesbury for the first time in six meetings, but this was a hollow victory against opponents who are well adrift at the bottom of the league and who played like it. Having gained control of the game with two easy goals in the opening half-hour, Chesham strolled through the rest of the game and the result was a highly forgettable encounter, summed up by the fact that the visitors got through the entire 90 minutes without managing a single shot on target.
Chesham’s team was unchanged for the third consecutive game. Chesham took control of the game from the start and in the second minute Danny Talbot’s corner was headed down by Sam Ledger to Nick Leach who hooked over, then John Kyriacou and Leon Archer combined to set up Steve Wales... Report
Marlow v Chesham United - Postponed
Saturday 30th January 2010
Game postponed, New date to be arranged
Farnborough 1 - 3 Chesham United
Wednesday 27th January 2010
Chesham advanced to the last eight of the Red Insure Cup with this win over high-flying Farnborough. Considering the league positions of the two clubs, this was a remarkable game which Chesham totally dominated and could have won by a bigger margin, while Farnborough looked nothing like a team nine points clear at the top of the premier division.
Chesham were unchanged from the win over Rothwell, while Farnborough made six changes to their starting line-up but still included seven first-team regulars. The opening minutes were largely uneventful although Richard Hayward had to come out from his goal smartly to claim the ball at the feet of Craig Dobson... Report
Chesham United 3 - 0 Rothwell Town
Saturday 23rd January 2010
Three second-half goals gave Chesham a much-needed win against a Rothwell side who have dropped down the table. Once Chesham found a way through the visitors’ well-organised defence and forced them out of their shell, gaps opened up and Chesham took full advantage.
There were three changes to the starting line-up, John Kyriacou returning from suspension in place of Conner Baker who played for the reserves, Chris Bangura coming in for Adam Parker and Danny Gudgeon for Kevin Cotton. Rothwell, who were playing their first game since Boxing Day, played with three central defenders and only one man up front and invited Chesham to break them down. In the sixth minute a speculative effort from Danny Gudgeon nearly caught out keeper Lee Crockett who tipped the ball onto the top of the bar and over, then Crockett had to rush out on two occasions to clear from Leon Archer...Report
Christmas Raffle
Saturday 23rd January 2010
Following the return of Football to the Meadow, the Trust were finally able to complete the Christmas Draw. The Following Winning Tickets still have prizes to collect.
1st Prize - Ticket Number 1002
5th Prize - Ticket Number 4300
also Ticket Numbers 4083, 0382, 1034, 2454, & 0494 all have prizes to collect. Please contact the Trust on 07973 496410 to arrange collection
AFC Hayes 2 - 5 Chesham United - Red Insure Cup
Tuesday 19th January 2010
After five postponements Chesham and AFC Hayes finally got this second-round League Cup tie out of the way. This is one of Chesham’s lucky away grounds as they have now scored 14 goals in the three matches they have played here.
There were three changes to the starting line-up, with Richard Hayward returning after suspension, Conner Baker making his debut in defence and Kevin Cotton returning in midfield, replacing Ollie Adedeji and the suspended John Kyriacou. Danny Gudgeon and Steve Obeng were originally due to start but were stuck in traffic and replaced by Baker and Cotton. Mark Lambert dropped back into the right-back slot with Conner Baker playing on the left and Sam Ledger in the middle...Report
Chesham United Xmas Draw
Friday 15th January 2010
To remind everyone, that as long as the game goes ahead against Rothwell Town on Saturday 23rd January, We will be drawing the raffle on that day. Could all supporters please ensure that tickets / money are returned to the club before kick off please
Slough Town v Chesham United
Friday 15th January 2010
A pitch inspection was held today and the match has been postponed, New date to follow
Chesham United v Stourport Swifts
Friday 8th January 2010
A pitch inspection was held at mid-day on Friday 8th January. The outcome of that inspection was to postpone yet another match.Please note for your diaries that the Stourport Swifts Home League match has been re-arranged for Tuesday 16th February 2010 with a kick off at 7.45pm
All the re-arranged matches are subject to finally playing the league Cup game with AFC Hayes
Chesham United v AFC Hayes - Match Postponed
Tuesday 5th January 2010
Pitch Inspection this afternoon has led to the Match being Postponed again. Rescheduled for the 19th January, Back at Hayes
AFC Sudbury 4 - 1 Chesham United
Saturday 2nd January 2010
Chesham returned to league action after a three-week lay-off but still went down to their fourth consecutive away defeat. Chesham were always up against it after being forced to play 81 minutes with ten men after the early dismissal of John Kyriacou.
Michael Underwood returned from a loan spell at Tring Athletic to replace the suspended Richard Hayward in goal, Danny Talbot made a belated return in place of the departed Dom Marsala, and Adam Parker came in for Chris Bangura up front. Former Chesham defender Danny Brown was in the Sudbury line-up. Sudbury came into this game with a record of one win and seven defeats at home, which could possibly be explained by the state of their pitch... Report
AFC Hayes v Chesham United (Red Insure Cup) - 29th December 2009 - Postponed
Tuesday 29th December 2009
Pitch Inspection at 3pm resulted in game being called off (again) New date to be announced in the New Year
Chesham United Christmas Draw
Saturday 26th December 2009
Due to the Boxing Day Match being postponed, the Draw will now take place after the next home game on the 9th January 2010 v Stourport
Chesham United v Aylesbury United - Match Postponed
Saturday 26th December 2009
Pitch still covered in snow, Access to the ground still dangerous
AFC Hayes v Chesham United (Red Insure Cup) - 22nd December 2009 Postponed
Tuesday 22nd December 2009
The League Cup game on Tuesday away to AFC Hayes has been postponed and will now be played on Tuesday 29th December
Romulus v Chesham United - Postponed
Friday 18th December 2009
Frost rather than snow is the concern here..Pitch Inspection arranged for 10am tomorrow.
AFC Hayes v Chesham United (Red Insure Cup) - 15th December 2009 Postponed
Sunday 13th December 2009
The League Cup game on Tuesday away to AFC Hayes has been postponed and will now be played on Tuesday 22nd December. This is because AFC Hayes have had to re-arrange a Middlesex Senior Cup game for this Tuesday, and this game takes precedence.
Chesham United 3 - 0 Atherstone Town
Saturday 12th December 2009
Chesham ended a run of six games without a win against an inexperienced Atherstone side. Chesham dominated the game but looked short of confidence in front of goal, but there was always the feeling that if one goal came, then others would follow. That was the way it turned out as a burst of three goals in seven minutes decided the outcome.
Danny Gudgeon replaced Dom Marsala in the only change to the starting line-up. None of Atherstone’s players appeared in the corresponding fixture last season, and they did at least try to play decent football, but some of their players were barely out of the youth team. Chesham dominated the first half from the start and in the ninth minute Steve Wales ran on to Chris Bangura’s pass, keeper Nathan Woakes slipped as he came out but Dave Haywood got in a saving challenge...Report
Burnham 2 - 1 Chesham United
Tuesday 8th December 2009
For most of this game it seemed as if Chesham would put an end to their recent run with a win against one of the teams above them in the table. However a disastrous last quarter handed Burnham an unlikely win.
The only change to the starting line-up saw Leon Archer return from suspension in place of Adam Parker. Burnham included former Chesham goalkeeper Paul McCarthy plus Joe Hatcher, who played for Chesham against Maidenhead two weeks ago but joined Burnham last week. Chesham started the match looking the more threatening team, and created their first chance in the seventh minute, when a cross-field pass from Dom Marsala put Steve Wales through but his shot across goal ended up closer to the corner flag than the goal. Burnham were struggling to make any impact on the game.....,Full Report
Chesham United 0 - 0 Arlesey Town
Saturday 5th December 2009
Chesham extended their winless run to five games with this draw. Against an Arlesey side with the best defensive record in the division Chesham struggled to find a way through, but the defence successfully kept out the visiting forwards and a stalemate was the inevitable outcome. Report
AFC Hayes v Chesham United
Tuesday 1st December 2009
Match Postponed this evening, rearranged fixture to be advised in due course
Bedworth Town 2 - 1 Chesham United
Saturday 28th November 2009
Chesham went down to their third defeat in eight days as struggling Bedworth came from a goal down to win. At half-time nobody could have foreseen this result, as Chesham dominated the game from the start and were good value for the lead given by Leon Archer’s goal. Even after the home team equalised Chesham ran the game, and the most disappointing aspect of the afternoon was that Bedworth scored twice despite having only three efforts on goal in the whole match.
There were four changes to the starting line-up – Nick Leach played his first game in twelve weeks in place of Ollie Adedeji who was unavailable, Steve Obeng returned in place of Alex Duffy, and Leon Archer and Chris Bangura replaced Danny Burnell and Adam Parker.Report
Chesham United Reserves v Leverstock Green
Wednesday 25th November 2009
Match Postponed this evening, rearranged fixture to be advised in due course
Burnham v Chesham United Youth
Monday 23rd November 2009
Match Postponed this evening, rearranged fixture to be advised in due course
Chesham United 0 - 3 Romulus
Saturday 21st November 2009
Chesham went down to their heaviest home defeat since March 2007. This had all the makings of a potential slip-up: a home game (all Chesham’s three league defeats this season have been at home), a big physical opposition, and the knowledge that a win would take the team to the top of the league. In fact a win was never on the cards from the moment Romulus took the lead in the tenth minute.
There were three changes to the starting line-up, with John Kyriacou suspended, Lewis Laws injured and Dom Marsala on the bench, replaced by Mark Lambert, Alex Duffy and Danny Burnell. With Jack Pattison also injured Simon Ellis made his first appearance in eighteen months Report
Stourport Swifts 1 - 1 Chesham United
Tuesday 17th November 2009
For the third successive season this fixture finished in a 1-1 draw. After 15 minutes Chesham were a goal down and had not been in the game, but once they equalised they nullified the home threat and looked the more likely winners in the second half.
There was one enforced change to the starting line-up, John Kyriacou coming in for the suspended Mark Lambert with Lewis Laws switching to the centre of defence. The pitch, although a bit bumpy, was at least reasonably dry. Report
Chesham United 3 - 0 Woodford
Saturday 14th November 2009
Chesham overcame dreadful conditions and a hardworking Woodford side to earn a comfortable win. Although there was an element of good fortune in their opening goal, Chesham never looked like being pegged back and wrapped up the points with two quality goals in the final quarter.
Chesham’s starting line-up and subs bench were unchanged. Considering the amount of rain over the previous two days the pitch was in excellent condition, but there was a strong wind blowing straight down the ground from the Meadow end and Woodford had it in their favour in the first half.... Read Report
Chesham United 1 - 0 Slough Town
Tuesday 10th November 2009
A reshuffled Chesham line-up got back to winning ways against Slough and moved above their opponents in the table. In a disappointing game considering the positions of the two sides in the league, Chesham won with a single goal on the stroke of half-time and kept a clean sheet for the first time in 13 matches.
There were four changes to the starting line-up, two enforced with Darrell Cox again unavailable and Michael Bardle having left the club, plus John Kyriacou and Danny Talbot were dropped to the bench. Into the side came Ollie Adedeji, Steve Obeng, Chris Bangura and Dom Marsala. Slough had only two ex-Chesham players in Simon Sweeney and Steve Sinclair, Nathan Bowden-Haase being suspended following his yellow card in the League Cup game two weeks before...Match Report
Biggleswade Town 1 - 1 Chesham United
Saturday 7th November 2009
Chesham are now without a win in three games after this draw against the league newcomers. Both sides played well in an entertaining game, although the home fans cheered the final whistle after Chesham had the home goal under siege late on. However for the third game running Chesham had cause to be aggrieved at the officials after a ridiculous decision not to award a penalty in the first half.
Chesham’s team was unchanged from the midweek draw at Bury Town... Full Report
Statement from The Chairman
Wednesday 4th November 2009
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Bury Town 1 - 1 Chesham United
Wednesday 4th November 2009
Chesham emerged with a hard-earned point against a Bury side who just missed out on last season’s play-offs. While the home team had their moments and always looked dangerous on the break, Chesham had more of the game and had cause to feel aggrieved at some of the officiating, particularly over a first-half penalty appeal that was turned down.
There were three team changes, Sam Ledger returning in place of Ollie Adedeji, and Leon Archer and Darrell Cox starting in place of Danny Burnell and Chris Bangura. On a pitch that survived a mid-afternoon inspection following heavy rain, the pattern of the game was set early on with Chesham pushing forward.. Match Report
Chesham United 2 - 3 Soham Town Rangers
Saturday 31st October 2009
Once again Chesham showed the ability to lose games that seemed to be theirs for the taking. This was a result that nobody could have predicted at half-time, after a one-sided half in which Chesham created numerous chances and seemed to be in total command. However Soham’s second equaliser on the hour changed the course of the game and the visitors looked more likely to steal it late on, although the goal that finally clinched it was comfortably offside. There were two changes to the starting line-up, Danny Talbot and Danny Burnell coming in for Leon Archer and Dom Marsala. Chesham went straight on the attack and scored in the second minute, Chris Bangura and Dave Fotheringham combining to set up Danny Burnell who slotted ... Full Report
Slough Town 1 - 2 Chesham United Red Insure Cup
Tuesday 27th October 2009
Chesham advanced to the second round of the Red Insure league cup. As usual in this competition, this was a fairly low-key encounter in which Chesham established a two-goal lead early in the second half, which was enough to see them through as Slough came into the game late on. There were three changes to the starting line-up, with Danny Gudgeon injured and Danny Talbot and Danny Burnell rested, and they were replaced by John Kyriacou, Leon Archer, and Dom Marsala who made his first start of the season. With Steve Sinclair and Garry Sippetts injured, the ex-Chesham contingent in the Slough side ... Full Report
Rothwell Town 1 - 2 Chesham United
Saturday 24th October 2009
Chesham got back to winning ways after their FA Trophy exit with this success against a Rothwell side previously unbeaten in the league. This win looked unlikely after the home team equalised midway through the second half, but Chesham have a knack of scoring late goals - eight in the last ten minutes of matches this season against none conceded. There were four changes to the starting line-up, with Darrell Cox suspended and Sam Ledger at a wedding, plus John Kyriacou has a niggling injury that needs rest so was on the bench with Leon Archer... Full Report
Oxford City 2 - 0 Chesham United FA Trophy Replay
Tuesday 20th October 2009
Chesham went meekly out of the FA Trophy after their worst performance of the season so far. Chesham were unrecognisable from the team that stretched Oxford on Saturday, and the home team did not have to work hard for their win with both goals being the result of defensive errors. Chesham’s starting line-up and bench were unchanged, while Oxford made three changes, including moving defender Jamie Clarke into attack in place of the experienced Lee Steele who was unwell.. Full Report
Chesham United 2 - 2 Oxford City FA Trophy
Saturday 17th October 2009
Chesham gained a creditable draw against a strong Oxford City side who stretched their unbeaten run to 11 games in all competitions. After a disastrous first 15 minutes when the team could have been three goals down, Chesham fought back and looked the more likely to win the game late on.
There were three changes to the starting line-up, with Ollie Adedeji unavailable and Michael Bardle failing a late fitness test, so John Kyriacou started and Mark Lambert switched to the centre of defence Full Report
Chesham United 3 - 2 Marlow
Tuesday 13th October 2009
Chesham got back to winning ways after Saturday’s FA Cup exit, but they had to do it the hard way after falling behind twice against mid-table Marlow. Eventually it took a superb long-range goal from Mark Lambert to secure the victory.
There were four changes to the team after the Aylesbury defeat, with Lewis Laws, Ollie Adedeji, Kevin Cotton and Danny Burnell replacing John Kyriacou, Danny Gudgeon, Dave Fotheringham and Chris Bangura, although Bangura was originally due to start but was replaced by Leon Archer after arriving late. Darrell Cox was again unavailable. Chesham took control of the game almost immediately but Marlow’s defence looked secure early on... Full Report
Aylesbury FC 4 - 3 Chesham United
Saturday 10th October 2009
Chesham went out of the FA Cup at the third qualifying round stage for the second year running. At half-time Chesham were 2-1 down having had more of the game, but immediately after the interval conceded two goals that effectively decided the outcome. At that stage the home team had only had five worthwhile attacks and scored from four of them.
There was only one team change, Leon Archer returning in place of ....Full Report
Bedfont Green 1 - 2 Chesham United
Wednesday 7th October 2009
Chesham booked another chance to overcome Oxford City following their victory over Bedfont Green
Chesham United 3rd Qualifying Round Draw
Wednesday 30th September 2009
Chesham will play Aylesbury FC in the 3rd Qualifying round of the FA Cup following their win over Wingate & Finchley in the 2nd Qualifying Round replay last night
Chesham United 4 -2 Billericay Town
Saturday 26th September 2009
For the second week running Chesham left it late to secure victory. Once again this game showed that Chesham can compete with teams from a higher level, as for most of the game they carried the greater threat, although the decisive third goal came when the tie seemed to be heading for a replay.
Chesham were unchanged so Danny Burnell was only on the bench after completing his suspension. Billericay were managed by former Chesham favourite Brian Statham and another former Chesham player Chris Sullivan appeared as a second-half substitute..... Read MoreAFC Sudbury Match - Change of Date
Thursday 24th September 2009
It is now confirmed that our AWAY league match V AFC Sudbury is now on Saturday 2nd January 2010 with a 3.00 pm KO .The original date was Friday 1st January which now means we can all enjoy NEW YEARS EVE and have a drink or two.
CUFC Supporters Trust AGM
Monday 21st September 2009
The AGM will be held on Thursday the 8th October 2009 at 8pm in the Chess Suite.
Hitchin Town 1 - 2 Chesham United
Saturday 20th September 2009
Chesham rounded off a great week by ending Hitchin’s 100% league record and moving to within two points of them at the top of the table. Hitchin were the better side in the opening half-hour and good value for their early lead, but after that Chesham took control of the game although it was only in the last minute of normal time that they grabbed the winner.
John Kyriacou returned to the starting line-up in the only change from the Cup replay at Harrow. Danny Talbot played even though his wife had given birth to a boy only the day before.Read More
Harrow Borough 0 - 2 Chesham United FA Cup Replay
Tuesday 15th September 2009
Chesham United booked their Home tie against Billericay Town FC from the Ryman Premier on Saturday 26th September following their win over
Harrow Borough. Match report
Chesham United 1 - 1 Harrow Borough - FA Cup
Saturday 12th September 2009
This was one of those games when most people spent the aftermath talking about the performance of the match officials rather than the players. Harrow took the lead in the first half thanks to a baffling decision by a linesman to award a penalty, then the referee evened things up by awarding Chesham a penalty for a trivial offence early in the second half.
With Nick Leach and Chris Bangura kept out by the injuries sustained in last week’s win over Sutton Coldfield, Ollie Adedeji and Darrell Cox returned to the starting line-up, while Danny Burnell was starting a three-match suspension....Read More
Chesham United 4 - 1 Sutton Coldfield
Saturday 5th September 2009
Chesham turned on the style with their best performance of the season to date. Sutton Coldfield are a better side than their league position suggests, but they finished well beaten after a classy second half display by Chesham. However the outcome could have been very different but for Richard Hayward’s penalty save after 20 minutes.
Chesham made four changes – Richard Hayward returned in goal although Michael Underwood was on the bench as cover, Dave Fotheringham and Michael Bardle replaced Lewis Laws and Kevin Cotton, and Chris Bangura started in place of Darrell Cox who was away. To counteract the visitors’ two wide players John Kyriacou and Michael Bardle played as.... Read More
Chesham United 2 - 0 Chalfont St Peter (FA Cup)
Saturday 29th August 2009
Chesham won comfortably through to the first qualifying round of the FA Cup. This was not a game that will linger long in the memory, but Chesham were always in control and did not need to go after more goals after being two up at half-time.
There were four changes to the starting line-up – Michael Underwood was given a start in goal as Richard Hayward has a niggling injury, Sam Ledger replaced Ollie Adedeji in defence, John Kyriacou came in for the departed Dave Hicks, and Darrell Cox returned in place of Chris Bangura. Early on Chesham showed the ability to cut through the centre of the Chalfont defence at will, and.... Match Report
Sponsored Goal Scheme
Wednesday 26th August 2009
Sponsored Goals Season 2009/10..... an Entry Form was included in the Match Programme on Saturday and a further copy may be downloaded here to Sponsor your favourite Players.......
Please return via the Secretary's Office or Announcers Box on Match Days.
The scheme is inclusive of all League / Cup goals to date so please hurry !
Beaconsfield SYCOB 1 -4 Chesham United
Monday 24th August 2009Chesham came back from a goal down at half-time to win comfortably in this local derby. Chesham were not in the game in the opening half-hour but began to exert some pressure towards the interval, and after equalising with a fortunate goal early in the second half went on to dominate the remainder of the game.
There was a reaction the Leighton defeat with five players relegated to the bench and all Saturday’s substitutes in the starting line-up. Beaconsfield’s manager was previously at AFC Hayes and a number of their players played for them against Chesham in the League Cup last season. The first problem for both sides was the pitch, which had huge ruts across it and looked as if someone had been a bit over-enthusiastic with the weedkiller. If it is this bad in August I dread to think what it will be like when Chesham play Slough there in January... Read More
Chesham United 1 - 2 Leighton Town
Saturday 22nd August 2009Chesham repeated the failings of last season at home, as they handed Leighton a comfortable win. Chesham allowed Leighton a soft opening goal after just 70 seconds, did the same in the opening minutes of the second half and never looked like pulling back the deficit.
There was just one change to the side, Steve Wales making his first start in place of Dave Fotheringham who was missing for family reasons. Ben Porter, who played for Chesham in pre-season, was in the Leighton side. Chesham went on the attack in the opening minute, John Kyriacou crossing from the by-line on the right to Michael Bardle whose header was cleared, but Leighton played the ball forward and Dennis Fenemore ran unchallenged through the middle to shoot past the advancing Richard Hayward from the edge of the area.
Chesham looked stunned.... Read More
Chesham United 3 - 0 Barton Rovers
Tuesday 18th August 2009Chesham cruised to a comfortable victory against a young Barton side who look destined to be among the division’s strugglers. Two goals midway through the first half put Chesham in control, and although Barton briefly threatened in the run-up to half-time, the second half was a stroll enlivened by a fine goal by Darrell Cox.
There was just one change to the starting line-up, Sam Ledger replacing Ollie Adedeji who was still feeling the after-effects of the injury sustained at Bromsgrove. Chesham took control of the game from the start and soon put the Barton goal under pressure... Read More
Bromsgrove Rovers 0 - 0 Chesham United
Saturday 15th August 2009Chesham started the new season as they finished the old, with a draw against Bromsgrove. This was a dull game as two teams, who are expected to be among the front-runners this season, cancelled each other out. Chesham had plenty of possession particularly in the second half, but did not test the home keeper until a stoppage time break that provided the only notable incident in the game.
Only two of Chesham’s squad were making their debuts for the club.... Read More
Chesham United 2 - 1 Northwood
Saturday 8th August 2009Chesham continue there unbeaten pre season form with this win over Northwood. A fun day was had by all with lots of new faces down at the Meadow for the open day. Over 90 children took advantage of the club's junior season ticket offer
PRE SEASON REVIEW
Wednesday 5th August 2009Our Pre Season campaign has gone well as we look to get the players used to how we want to play this season. The different pre season routines and physical conditioning work has paid off, and we have looked strong in all the games to date. We have a number of new additions to the squad and they have had to get used to how we do things. Similarly we have had a number of players missing with injury and unavailability, which is not untypical of teams at this level at this time of year. We performed well up to last Saturday at Wingate, but I then thought we struggled on Monday against AFC Hayes. Wingate posed us problems with their style of play, but we gradually dealt with it and dominated the play as the game went on. Against Hayes we were a bit disjointed in our play. We need to have a clear understanding of what is required in and out of possession, each time we play, and Monday was a reminder that there is always more work to do.
The competition for places has increased. We have tried to add players who have played at a higher level, and with some of last year’s squad not yet committed, it will be an interesting last week of the pre season campaign! There are still some player issues that need to be resolved this week, including Danny Burnell. He is keen to stay here, he enjoys the club and I am sure we can work something out. We may still add to the squad, depending on the outcome of other discussions. It has not been an easy time retaining players this summer. They get approached by other clubs and some want to play in different Leagues or levels for different reasons. I respect that, but we have to have commitment in this League, with the demands of the travelling. Whatever happens, I am confident we will have the squad of players we want, committed to trying to go one step better than last season.
One of the new signings, Steve Wales, has been unable to compete as yet, but we are hopeful he may be fit for the first week of the season. Dave Hicks is familiar to most of you after last season when he was here on loan. I am pleased to say that Richard Hayward has returned to the club. He is an experienced keeper who knows what is required each week at this level, and with Michael, he will be in competition for the number 1 position. Michael Bardle has also agreed to join. He is a left sided player who has played for Ware and Harlow at this level, having previously been with Watford, and he will provide a balance to the team we have been searching for. Joe Gallagher is a young midfield player who was recommended to us, and he has done well enough in pre season for us to sign him. Mark Lambert has been back training and playing with us, after it did not work out for him at Oxford City. I am hopeful we can agree something with Mark this week. I will keep you up to date with the squad situation.
Finally it would be remiss not to mention the pitch, which is looking as good as I have ever seen it. The new grounds man, Craig Ringsell, has done a terrific job getting it right, and we need to make sure our home form does it justice this year.
Andy
Chesham Royal British Legion Move Into Football Club
Wednesday 5th August 2009
Following the fire at the headquarters in Broad Street, that made the building untenable, back in May of this year Chesham British Legion has taken up the offer of Chesham United Football Club to use their premises for future meetings and social evenings.
Chairman Charles Manchester is pleased to be able to offer the facilities at the football club: “We are delighted to be able to provide the Royal British Legion with a new home, As a club keen for further interaction with the community it seems a very obvious solution; we already have the facilities and with a little bit of shuffling of our diary we are sure that the Royal British Legion will soon feel very much at home in their new surroundings.”
Brian Shrieve, Branch Chairman of Chesham British Legion said: “We have not received notice ourselves, but neighbours to Broad Street HQ, have received notice from a Demolition Company that work will start at Chesham Royal British Legion in 28 days. No notice has been given to Branch of this to date, but it looks like things are starting to move.
“In the meantime, following a Branch Meeting of the 3rd August it was agreed by Committee to take up the offer given to them by the Football Club for the use of their premises for all future meetings and social evenings. The Chesham British Legion would like to thank the Conservative Club, and the Belmont Club for opening their doors to our Members, since the fire on 19th May, we were welcomed with open arms at both venues, and we look forward to making new friends at Chesham United Football Club where we have already been made to feel most welcome.”
The Chesham Royal British Legion will be holding a meeting for Members on Saturday 15th August at the Football Club to update on the current status and to have a social evening. Evening starts 7-30pm
