Arlesey Town Youth Trip to Wembley

28/4/07

Players and parents from ATYFC got an early glimpse of the brand new Wembley Stadium on Saturday 28 April.

Some weeks ahead of Stevenage Borough's FA Trophy Final, the impromptu trip, organised at short notice at ATYFC's AGM held the night before and thanks to Keith Broughton and all the Arlesey Town FC, enabled 25 representatatives from Arlesey's budding Youth section to see England's Under 16s in action against their Spanish counterparts.

The game ended 1-0 to England with the only goal of the game scored by Everton's Jack Rodwell after 52 minutes. The magnificent new stadium got the thumbs up from the Arlesey contingent too!

Words by Alan Howard

Reading striker Kitson dedicates goal against United to his late friend Gerald

1/3/07

Dave Kitson would like to dedicate his goal against Manchester United to a friend who recently passed away. The striker told readingfc.co.uk,

"I would like to dedicate my goal to Gerald, who I've known since I played for Arlesey Town”.

 "He was a smashing older guy and had been watching Arlesey for years before I went there”.

 "He was always there, part of the furniture and watching from the same chair. He was a lovely fella, and that's all you look for in somebody”.

 "When he wasn't watching Arlesey he was a staunch Man Utd fan, so it would be nice to dedicate that goal in his memory, and his team won as well.”

 "I had a message on my arm that said 'Gerald RIP', but given that my goal came when we were 3-0 down, I didn't think it was appropriate to start running over to cameras and so on”.

 "So I thought that something on the website would be a nice way to remember him”.

 "He was one of those characters that makes local football what it is. A real character and a smashing guy”.

 "He would always give you the time of day, and he took a real interest in how you were getting on. He did that with no pretence, he was just interested and wanted to know if I was doing well. That's few and far between in the Premiership.”

 "He was a smashing guy, he'll be sorely missed and may he rest in peace."

Words by Dave Kitson from www.readingfc.co.uk

Under 15’s to meet local rivals in County Cup

3/12/06

A second Arlesey Team goes through to the last 8 in the Beds County Cup after the Under 15’s beat Houghton Town 5-3 on pens (1-1 after extra time)

They go on to meet local rivals Shefford Saints on 21st Jan 07

Well done to manager Russell and his squad and all the best in the Quarters.

Blues March on in County Cup

19/11/06

Very well done to Arlesey under 14 Blue’s (The Blues) and Manager Terry Smith on their 5-1 win over Woodside in the third round of the Beds County Cup

The Blues go on to meet either Mid Beds Tigers or St.Josephs Youth in the Quarter finals to be played on 17th Dec 2006

Firework Spectacular

5-11-2006

Thank you all for venturing out on a cold November night and showing your support. Another great display by Paul and his team.

Massive thanks go out to Trev, Debs, Russ, Kerrie,Carl and Sue who worked tirelessly behind the BBQ serving up the burgers and Dogs.

Atyfc get green light on Muga Lights

3-11-2006

Permission has been given for Atyfc to mount flood lights on the Muga. These lights will shine out over the Rec. and will allow several teams to train at once in the area between the fenced off Muga and the edge of the 11-a-side pitch one.

We are in the process of obtaining quotes and hope to have lights installed very soon

Victory over local Rivals in County Cup

29-10-06

A big well done to Russell and his Under 15 boys who progress to the third round of the Beds County Cup after a 4-3 win over local rivals Shefford Saints

The Under 15’s go on to meet Houghton Town FC on the 3rd Dec