Little Oakley Fc are deeply saddened to announce this morning the passing of our longest serving supporter Gordon Carter.
A true local legend with such a warming character Gordon has supported the club for the last 70 years
Will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
With the current Covid-19 pandemic creating worrying times for us all. Our prayers are with the brave key workers on the front line. Especially the incredible
@NHSuk
staff. So the first team squad have decided to donate the fines pot for the past season to
@NHSuk
of £800
So there we have it, our
@EmiratesFACup
journey takes us to the National League South as we travel to
@OfficialClarets
- Tie to be played between 17th-19th September.
What a day it will be for everyone involved!
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LOFC are very sad to announce that our President Tim Gooch has passed away.
Tim has been at the very centre of everything good about our club for many many years and was a larger than life character in more ways than one.
WE ARE GOING UP!!
Absolutely delighted to confirm that we will be playing Step 5 football next season. We look forward to being part of the
@EssexSenior
League
Time to celebrate! ⚽️⚽️⚽️
#NonLeague
We welcome
@M_Bruvs
to the Acorns, Michael needs no introduction to the local football scene and joins us as a player after leaving his managerial position
@BranthamAth
.Thanks to Brantham for assisting in the transfer. Michael will add some much needed experience to the squad!
The Fantastic new Bar renovation is complete. Huge thanks to Adam and his team from DP Threadgall and son, a truly fantastic piece of craftsmanship. Find them on Instagram or their website.
#mastercraftsman
#bespoke
It is with great sadness that we share the sad passing of a truly courageous man Cliff Hornsby. Cliff was manager of U13reds and been involved with the club for a number of years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Alison, his two sons and all the family RIP Cliff.
Confirmation below that the club have been invited to apply for promotion to Step 5.
Our PPG performance over the last 2 seasons sees us finish in third place.
Further news to follow 🌰
The FA has invited clubs at Step 5 & 6 to apply for 'upward movement'.
Clubs are asked to submit details of their ground grading, security of tenure & finances by Monday 3rd May.
Here's the list of clubs invited to apply (clubs for initial/first consideration are in bold):
Absolutely buzzing for our first game of the season and we are pleased to welcome
@hashtagutd
in their first fixture.
🆚
@hashtagutd
📅 Saturday 4th August
🏆
@thurlownunnECL
Div 1 South
📍 Memorial Ground
⏰ 3pm KO
£5/£3 entry and U16's Free!
Bar open from midday.
We are delighted to announce the signing of
@Nobbsy91
, we welcome Ed to the acorns. A top quality left back with lots of experience at a higher level. Ed joins from neighbours
@BranthamAth
. 🌰
#acorns
#welcomenibs
Rory Returns! We are delighted to announce the signing of Fans favourite
@Rorz06
to the club. After a successful period at HPFC Rorz has agreed to come back to the Memorial ground and join up with the first team for our first season at step 5!
#leaveitrors
#acorns
A great crowd at the Oak saw us come away with a 2-1 victory. Greg Rodger with both of the goals.
We have to mention the unbelievable support from the Oakley crowd today...what a noise and top class throughout!!
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🔵⚫️ 100 GOALS 🔵⚫️
Saturdays brace saw
@HarryMann97
reach 100 goals for the club.
A fantastic achievement which sees the milestone reached in 176 appearances.
Congratulations H!!
#OakleysNumber9
#100Club
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Fantastic effort from the boys tonight but unfortunately couldn’t get over the line against very good opposition.
A big congratulations to
@SWTFootballClub
and we wish them all the best in the next round and the season.
Our goals from Harry Mann and Jordan Heath
#acorns
What a night! What a performance!
Final score 5-0 with the goals coming from G Rodger, H Mann, L Wood, L Mayhew and T Dunningham.
Details for the Final TBC
A big thanks you to the massive crowd that came out to support both teams, especially the Oakley Ultras
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Gutted is an understatement after the decision made by
@FA
today.
Nine months of hard work, a Cup Final and a shot at promotion to step 5 has just been voided.
We wish everyone a safe and healthy next few months and we’ll see you all next season - whenever that will be!
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Massive day for the club!!
The First Team are through to the next round of the
@EmiratesFACup
with a 2-0 win.
⚽️ Danny Garrad
⚽️ Greg Rodger
We welcome
@HertfordTownFC
in the next round on the 21st August!
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FIRST TEAM MANAGER | CARMICHAEL SIGNS IN!
The club are very pleased to announce that Matt Carmichael has agreed to join us as First Team Manager.
James Good, Daryl Eagle and Paul Lambert will join him in the new management structure
#acorns
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Delighted to confirm we will be in the draw for the FA Cup this year.
The draw is to be made on 18th August with a provisional date to be played on 1st September.
A huge milestone for the club! 🔵⚫️🔵⚫️
#acorns
BREAKING:
The FA has published details of the 2020/21 FA Cup:
The Extra Preliminary Round is planned for Tuesday 1st September.
The draw for the first two rounds will be made on Tuesday August 18th.
Prize money has been halved.
More details⬇️
We bow out of the FA cup losing 2-1.
⚽️ Luke Mayhew
Congratulations to
@OfficialClarets
and all the best in the next round.
A proud day for everyone involved at the club. A huge thank you to the phenomenal travelling support, we hope you enjoyed as much as we did!
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End of an era today, as club legend
@dobbolions
will be playing his last game before retiring. A true acorns legend , he came back to the club in the summer and has been immense in our first season at Step 5.
#lions
#acorns
Little Oakley Fc are pleased to announce the James Good has been appointed as 1st Team Manager.
The club can confirm that Ben Swan, Matty Windred & Matty Smith will continue in their current management team roles
The club would like to wish James every success in his new role
We would like to send a big congratulations to
@TrevLewis10
and his Under 12’s team who won the A Division at the weekend.
Great achievement lads - enjoy it!
🖤💙🖤💙
Aaand we’re up and running at the third time of asking with a great 5-1 win away at Sawbridgeworth
⚽️ Harry Mann
⚽️ Danny Garrad
⚽️ Lew Wood
⚽️ Rory Harman
⚽️ Luke Mayhew
🔵⚫️🔵⚫️
Welcome to the Acorns
@sibbo4
and
@riggabuh
!
@Mattcarmichael9
has said "Both players bring much needed experience to the squad and it shows how far we have come as a club to attract such talented players, having worked with Jack and knowing Rigs, they are exactly what we need"
The club are delighted to announce the signing of Jordan Heath from
@OfficialHarwich
, Jordan needs no introduction, a former title winning
#acorn
he will add more quality and firepower to our already impressive forward line. The club welcomes Jordan back to the
#acorns
After the 5 k run , it was a night of Veo analysis and
@dominos
Pizza for the
@LittleOakleyFC
first team squad tonight. In preparation for the visit of table topping
@walthamstowfc
on Saturday!
We completed Pre Season with a 5-0 win against Hackney Wick.
Luke Mayhew ⚽️⚽️
Harry Mann ⚽️
Dan Rowe ⚽️
Finley Caro ⚽️
Thank you to
@HackneyWickFC
for hosting and good luck for the season.
🔵⚫️🔵⚫️
Welcome to the Acorns
@sibbo4
, Jack joins us after 12 fantastic years at Brantham , A true leader on and off the pitch, the commanding Centre half will bring a wealth of experience to the side this season.
LOFC are very sad to hear the passing of Mick Moules. Mick was a big supporter of our club and will be sadly missed by so many people.
We will be holding a minutes silence before the FA Cup game this afternoon and hope all that knew him can come along to remember him.
🖤💙
Disappointing day for the First Team losing 2-0 this morning.
We would like to wish
@OfficialHarwich
all the best in the New Year.
Finally a HUGE thank you to the 500+ supporters who came and watched the match. It was great to see so many there.
Happy New Year ⚽️
BIG NEWS INCOMING! The
#ACORNS
are very pleased to announce and wishes to thank North Essex Homes for their 100 Seater 'Gordon Carter' Stand sponsorship for Season 2022/23.
First up we are delighted to announce
@gregrodger11
has put pen to paper on a 2 year deal at the club! The management have high hopes Greg will make the jump to step 5 and continue his impressive form.
#acorns
Lots of goals tonight in terrible conditions. All the best to
@StanwayPegasus
for the upcoming season.
FT: 7-0
Jordan Heath x 2
Luke Mayhew
Greg Rodger
Brad James
Ross Brazitis
Lew Wood
We move on to the FA Cup in 5 days time!
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A couple of new signings to introduce to Acorns fans.
First up is
@hipkin_luke
Thank you to Brantham for their part in getting this over the line. An Attacking, exciting player who can play out wide or through the middle.
Come through the Sudbury Academy.
Welcome Luke
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Congratulations to Asst manager
@JamesGood_1
and partner Rosie on the safe arrival of baby Connie! Also congrats to the chairman and
@kenalda
on becoming grandparents again!
#montyout
🔵⚫️ BREAKING NEWS ⚫️🔵
We are delighted to confirm we will be involved in the FA Cup, FA Vase and the FA Youth Cup this season!!
Draws to be announced in due course
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Yesterday was the 114th game for manager
@Mattcarmichael9
and his Assistant
@JGood_1
(with Swanny and Windy coming on board later) in that time they have a record of 74 wins , 27 losses and 13 draws.
@HarryMann97
has top scored with 63 goals under their management.
#acorns
A first Senior goal for Leo Carty sealed a 4-0 home victory against
@CoggeshallTown
.
Lewis Sonnex ⚽ First start/goal
Oli Travell ⚽
Harry Mann ⚽
Leo Carty ⚽
⚫🔵🌰⚫🔵
Reserve Management Team Confirmed for 2020/2021
Manager
Matty Windred
@m_windred
Assistant Manager
Gavin Mann
@gavinjay2
Coach
Steve Lingley
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First Team Award winners:
Managers Player - Jay Barker
Players Player - Greg Rodger
Supporters Player - Luke Mayhew
Top Goalscorer - Harry Mann
Young Player of the Year - Greg Rodger
#acorns
We would like to wish Club President Tim Gooch a heavenly birthday.
A celebration of his life is planned for Sunday 18th July at 2pm at the Memorial Club when hopefully restrictions are lifted.
More details to follow nearer the date.
#neverforgotten
#legend
A massive result for the First Team boys with a great 2-1 win against Kirkley.
⚽️ Greg Rodger
⚽️ Danny Garrad
The draw for the next round is Monday!
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Next up, goal king
@HarryMann97
has also committed to the acorns for 2 seasons. Harry has been integral to the club since joining. The management are looking forward to seeing H continue his fantastic goalscoring form, as the club steps up the non league ladder !
#acorns
The club are delighted to announce the capture of highly talented defender
@WillCrisell
who has spent the last few seasons at
@BranthamAth
. We look forward to Will joining the acorns and getting upto match speed over the coming weeks.
#bigwillystyle