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Everyone at Wantage Town is devastated to learn of the passing of former player, Jack Badger. On the pitch he wore his heart on his sleeve & off of it never had anything but a cheeky smile on his face. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends. Rest easy Badge ๐
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24 Forever ๐๏ธ. Badge loved playing in the green & white of Wantage, doing himself and those around him proud week in week out ๐๐ป. Rest easy Jack ๐
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๐๐ป | A minutes silence impeccably observed by both sides yesterday in honour of our friend & former player Jack Badger๐๏ธ. #ForJack ๐
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A special evening to remember a special young man who represented both clubs with such passion every time he crossed the white line. We hope that you can join us to further support Jackโs wonderful family & pay your respects at a place where he loved playing football ๐.
We would like to announce our Cup fixture with @WantageTownFC has been moved to The Northcourt & will be played on Friday 4th Oct 7:45pm. All gate proceeds will be going to Jack Badgerโs young Daughter to support the amazing fundraising already by his loved ones and the community
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NEW SIGNING: We're delighted to announce that @Official_STFC forward Jacob Bancroft has signed on loan for a month. The 18 year signed as a pro for Swindon last July having made one League 2 appearance as a sub last season. Welcome to Wantage Jacob! #UpTheFreds
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A deeply emotional but extremely special evening at The Northcourt last night to remember our friend Jack Badger ๐๏ธ. Thank you to the 1567 in attendance that donated & helped us to remember Badge, weโre sure he was looking down extremely proud of his club & teammates @Abutdfc ๐
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NEW SIGNING!!.We are delighted to announce the loan signing of @Official_STFC pro Anthony Cheshire! Anthony goes straight into the squad for tonightโs game at Home to AFC Dunstable! Welcome to the Club Anthony ๐๐ปโฝ๏ธ @BBCOxford @marineboy0125 @OxOnFootball
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Absolutely meaningless, but given what we went through last season just gonna stick this up for posterity . ๐๐. #UpTheFreds
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BREAKING TRANSFER NEWSโฆโฆ JAMES WATTS SIGNS FOR WANTAGE!.
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๐ Play-Offs Secured ๐. Congratulations to all of the players, staff and volunteers at the club! Our opponents and the venue of our semi-final will be decided by the results of the other play-off contenders fixtures on Saturday. #UpTheFreds๐
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The Club would like to announce the appointment of the new First Team management and coaching staff with immediate effect. The team will be led by Daniel Barry, supported by Asst Mgrs John Newton and Chris Hurley, and Coaches Daniel Smith and Matty Clark #UpTheFreds ๐๐คโฝ๏ธ
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FRAGGS JOINS WANTAGE .Wantage Town are delighted to announce the arrival of Alex Fraggs. The former Thatcham Town and Hungerford Town player joins us at Alfredian park. #WelcomeFraggs
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NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM FOR WANTAGE TOWN - News - First Team (Men) - Wantage Town Football Club
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๐จ๐จJack badger signs for the first team!!๐จ๐จ A product of the development squad and one to watch! Jack has impressed management during pre season and has earned himself a chance with the first team. #UpTheFreds
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Keeble signs! We are delighted to announce that midfielder James Keeble has signed. He goes straight into the squad for tomorrow's match.
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๐๐๐๐ค ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ค โ๐ผ. We are delighted to announce the signing of Jack Alexander. A former Scotland, Liverpool & Bristol City Youth player Jackโs experience & knowledge of the game, alongside his quality, will help to drive us forward for the rest of the season ๐๐ป
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NEW SIGNING: The first signing of the new Barry era is local goalkeeper Tommy Rees. Rees went to @HungerfordTown on a scholarship where he worked his way into the first team as number 2 from 2019 to 2022, and he joins us from Wallingford @wandcfc Welcome Tommy! #UpTheFreds
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Wantage Town are delighted to announce the arrival for experienced striker @Chriszebroski . Chris joins us from Southern Prem side @SupermarineFC. #WelcomeChris
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๐จ BIG NEWS ๐จ CONFIRMED โ๐ปJack Dunmall and Ryan Markham (Titch) will remain at The Fredโs this upcoming season! Both are very important and valuable players who the management team were very keen to keep hold of! #UpTheFreds
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Todayโs game was abandoned in the 77th minute due to a serious injury sustained by Dec Allen-Stokes. A freak accident which resulted in a nasty twist of the lower leg/ankle, we still await an ambulance 2.5 hours laterโฆ. Best wishes Dec, speedy recovery mate!๐
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ป. Any support is massively appreciated for Dec following his horrific injury, please click the below link for more information ๐. @HellenicLeague @OxOnFootball.
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*Club update* . The local council has granted planning permission for a new community 3G pitch at the football club, marking a significant development for local sports and recreation. This project aims to enhance facilities for players of all ages and skill levels. #UpTheFreds ๐.
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Fantastic from all of the squad today! Into the next round of @EmiratesFACup after a 3-2 win against Windsor! Debut goals for Ryan Knight x2 and Charlie Kille with our winner! #UptheFreds.
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FULL TIMEEEEEE.We take the 3 points after a lengthy chunk of stoppage time!!
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๐จSIGNING๐จ.Harvey Scholes returns to wantage. After a spell away from Alfredian park Scholes returns to the Fredโs for the coming season. #WelcomeHome
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We would like to announce the signing of @bendodd12 from @ShrivenhamFC. Jk says โheโs a good tidy ball player that we wanted to sign in the summer but really happy to get this over the line nowโ
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New Signing Alert!! We are delighted to announce that we have beaten a number of clubs to the signature of TJ Bohane. The prolific goalscorer has scored an impressive 103 goals in 112 games in the past three seasons in the Hellenic Premier Division. Welcome TJ.
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NEW SIGNING!!!!!!!! .We are delighted to announce the signing of prolific front man Felipe Barcelos! Felipe joins us after successful spells at Oxford City, Didcot Town, Banbury United & Thatcham Town! Welcome aboard Felipe โฝ๏ธ๐๐ป @OxOnFootball @SouthernLeague1 @wantageoxon
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On 14th Aug. Glyn Austin is starting a walk from Williams F1 (Grove) to the Churchill Hospital (Oxford), to raise money for all cancers. As someone who is in clinical remission for Myeloma, Glyn understands the importance of treatment and how vital it is to help those in need.
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PLAYER DEPARTURE | Jim Glover has accepted an approach from @Thatcham_TownFC and leaves to join the Southern League side. Jim has been a great servant to the club and we thank him for all his tremendous efforts and wish him all the very best for the future. #UpTheFreds
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๐จSIGNING ๐จ.James Hammond joins the Fredโs for the coming season! The former Brackley Town and Northampton Town player commits to the Fredโs.#WelcomeJames #UpTheFreds
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Happy to announce new loan signing from @Official_STFC @TomWynnDavis and @taank_shyam welcome lads. ๐ค๐๐ค๐๐ค.
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โฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธNEW COACHโฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธ.Wantage town are delighted to announce that Waheed Ramzan has joined as the new head coach. #WelcomeWaz
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James Webster voted Player's Player of the Season and Managers Player of the season!.
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FULL TIMEEEE!!!. Unbelievable character & resilience to come from 2-1 down to win 3-2. Always pleasing to win when not at our best, especially in a local derby against a good side. #UpTheFreds ๐
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FULL TIME: . Wantage Town 3-1 Westfields . We collect our first 3 points of the season after a goal of the season contender from Hutchinson & a brace from Sanchez!! . #UpTheFreds ๐๐ค.
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FULL TIME!!!! We win 3-1 vs @afcdunstable. Tremendous performance from the entire squad which has seen us gain 6 points from our first 4 games! โฝ๏ธ @SouthernLeague1 @OxOnFootball @marineboy0125 @wantageoxon.
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๐จJAMES WATTS SIGNS๐จJames Watts has signed for wantage for the coming season. We would also like to wish James a very happy birthday today. #UpTheFreds.
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FULL TIME and 3 points! We start the season with a 2-0 win at Home to @WGCFC! Goals from Jack Alexander and Ryan Knight! #UptheFreds โฝ๏ธ @OxOnFootball @WantageGroveRev @BBCOxford.
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Tonight's The Night! Can @WantageTownFC continue on their epic @EmiratesFACup adventure? Having already gone further than in any previous season can we finish the job against @HungerfordTown tonight?.7:45pn KO at Alfredian Park, Adults ยฃ6, Concession ยฃ4, U16 Free.#UpTheFreds !!.
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FINAL SCORE: Wantage 3-2 @Windsor in the @EmiratesFACup through to the next round we go!! #UpTheFreds . @FACupFactfile @WantageGroveRev @StModwenHomes @KingsgroveStMod @OxOnFootball.
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We are delighted to announce the signing of Sean McKeon ๐๐ป. Sean is no stranger to Alfredian Park having coached & played at Wantage a few years back. His experience & knowledge of this level & above will be a massive boost for all ๐๐ป. Welcome Sean ๐
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LOAN SIGNING SECURED!.We have secured the services of @QPR goalkeeper Tom Middlehurst on loan! Tom will come into the squad for tomorrowโs game at Home to Bedworth United! Thanks to @QPR for their help! ๐๐ปโฝ๏ธ . @BBCOxford @TheOxfordMail @WantageGroveRev @OxOnFootball.
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๐จFRANCIS IS BACK ๐จ.Mark Francis has returned to Alfredian park for the coming season. Francis scored in todayโs 2-2 draw with Cinderford Town. #WelcomeBack #FrannoIsaFred
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Player news. Midfielder Ryan Markham signs for the Freds. 'Titch' returns after a brief spell with Didcot Town and will strengthen our squad. Welcome back Titch.
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Congrats also goes out to @TomWynnDavis on his first 2 goals for the club today since joining from @AcademySTFC. ๐๐คโฝ๏ธ.
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Great to hear that @JokullAndresson (@HungerfordTown goalkeeper) was released from hospital last night after a period of observation. We wish him well with his recovery.
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SIGNING ALERT!!โฆโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ. WEBBY HAS RESIGNED!.
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PLAYER NEWS! We're delighted to be able to announce that skipper Chris Jackson has committed to the club for the coming season. Great news to be able to retain a player who made 55 appearances last season, including every single league game!
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MEMORIES | โฝ๏ธ๐. 10 years ago yesterday, we beat Ardley in a title decider! ๐คฉ. Goals from Tom Butler and Gav Jones secured a 2โ1 win which saw us win the Hellenic Prem! ๐คฉ๐. Oh and our Gaffa (Bidds) got sent off in the match! But he doesnโt want to be reminded of that! ๐
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We are delighted to announce that we have been named the @hellenic_league1953 div 1 Team Of The Month for march ๐๐ผ
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Congratulations to @HerefordFC on today's result. Special thanks to all the Hereford travelling, REAL , football fans for attending today.
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Today sees the final game of a long season as we make the trip to @windsorfc Best of luck to all the boys today, one more point needed for the league title - you can do it!! Let's hope plenty of supporters can make the trip! #UpTheFreds.
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FULL TIMEE. After going down to 10 men inside 20 minutes it was a backs against the walls performance with grit, desire & commitment. With 30 seconds remaining Charlie Knight slotted home the winner to unleash some unbelievable & thoroughly deserved scenes ๐๐๐. #UpTheFreds๐
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JAMAL BRANKER JOINS THE FREDS. James Keller has added another player to his squad. Jamal Branker joins Wantage from north Leigh. The former Southampton academy player will be a huge boost to the squad. #WelcomeJamal #UpTheFreds
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Welcome to Oscar Massey who joins on loan from @Official_STFC #UpTheFreds
TODAY'S TEAM: Our line-up tonight v @Btfcthemeadow .1. Foster, 2. Thomas, 3. Miller, 4. Crosbie, 5. Bestley, 6. Pitts (c), 7. Ballard, 8. Scholes, 9. Davis, 10. Massey, 11. Lodge. 12. Ockwell, 14. Robertson, 15. Harris, 16. Holder #UpTheFreds.
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Thank you to everyone that has wished Dec well, he has undergone successful surgery on a double leg break & ankle dislocation. A more detailed update will be provided tomorrow ๐๐ป. #UpTheFreds๐.
Todayโs game was abandoned in the 77th minute due to a serious injury sustained by Dec Allen-Stokes. A freak accident which resulted in a nasty twist of the lower leg/ankle, we still await an ambulance 2.5 hours laterโฆ. Best wishes Dec, speedy recovery mate!๐
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Back in Wantage hands for the first time since 1982-83 :)
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Wantage Town are delighted to announce the arrival of youngster Lewis Crosbie. The former Northampton town midfielder joins the Fredโs. #WelcomeLewis #UpTheFreds
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Hard working but enjoyable first Pre Season session from the lads today ๐ช๐ปโฝ๏ธ#UptheFreds
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We are also pleased to have captured the signature of Kai Robinson.
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๐๐จ๐๐๐จ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ โ๐ผ. We are delighted to announce the signing of Steve Robertson ๐ค๐ป. A Hellenic Prem winner with Wantage in 2019, Robbo is well known for his goalscoring ability & will add lots of experience & class to our attacking options! . Welcome back Robbo ๐
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๐๐ป | ๐๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก . A trip to The Northcourt is next for us tomorrow evening as we face @Abutdfc in the Marsh Challenge Cup ๐. Please join us as we all come together to remember our dear friend, Jack Badger in what will be a special occasion for a special young man๐๏ธ
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The boys (and girl) who did the business today, on and off the pitch, with the @HellenicLeague Premier Division trophy #UpTheFreds
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Our @BuildbaseUK FA Trophy win today means we reach the third qualifying round for the first time ever! The draw is on Monday, 1pm, with the game to be played on Saturday, 31st October, meaning our @SouthernLeague1 game at @BiggleswadeFc1 will need to be rearranged. #UpTheFreds.
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๐จ SIGNING NEWS ๐จ.Wantage Town Fc are pleased to announce the signing of striker Josh Elms. The former @EastleighFC youngster joins the Fredโs. #WelcomeJosh #UpTheFreds
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CROOK JOINS THE FREDS. Callum Crook has put pen to paper and has joined the Fredโs. Callum impressed manager James Keller on Saturdays win away against Aylesbury United #WelcomeCallum.
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๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ โ๐ผ. We are also delighted to announce the signing of Michael Miller. Miller returns to Alfredian Park after a spell at Highworth Town. The versatile full back was a popular figure at the club & we are delighted to see him return ๐๐ป
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๐๐จ๐๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐. We make it 6 wins on the spin after a hard fought victory on a very challenging surface ๐๐ป. Created enough chances to win numerous games of football but in the end a Callum Crook hat-trick secured the 3 points ๐ฅ. #UpTheFreds๐
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BREAKING NEWSโฆ Sean McKeon Appointed First Team Assistant Manager!.
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CLUB NEWS: WTFC has accepted the resignation of First Team Joint Manager James โJKโ Keller to pursue an opportunity at another club. The Committee would like to thank JK for his commitment to the team and club over the last 3 years, and we wish him all the best in his new role.
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๐ฃ Announcement: Chris Jackson Club Captain for the season with Ryan Markham as Vice. Both players bring lots of experience at a higher level and excellent leaders. #UpTheFreds
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๐ฃ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ค. Yesterdayโs player of the match, ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ผ๐ป โฝ๏ธ. Once again Robbo finds the back of the net late securing all 3 points, a wonderful looping header was the icing on the cake of a top centre forward display ๐๐ป. #UpTheFreds๐
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