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Development Team update

. Webmaster18 Jul 2019 - 12:46
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Plans for 2019-20 taking shape

Banbury United will field a Development team in the uhlsport Hellenic League Division Two North in 2019-20. This forms an important step in the plans for a Player Pathway from juniors through to senior football at the club.

The other teams in the Division are as follows.

Adderbury Park
Aston Clinton Reserves
Buckingham Athletic Development
Chinnor Reserves
Easington Sports Reserves
Headington Amateurs
Heyford Athletic
Long Crendon Development
Milton United Development
Moreton Rangers Development
Old Bradwell United Development
Southam United
Woodstock Town

A squad of 20 + local young players have been training twice a week since late June under the control of club chairman Phil Lines. A manager for the squad is still sought and discussions with interested parties continue, the club hope to be able to confirm the manager shortly. Ryan Jones and John Clark are assisting with coaching duties.

The team have their first friendly on Tuesday 23 July at home to Adderbury Park, 7 pm at the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium. Spectator entry is free

They play away at Moreton Rangers on Friday 26 July at 7 pm and further friendlies will be arranged. League fixtures will follow.

We’ll be looking for assistance on home matchdays, staffing the gate, selling 50-50 tickets and looking after visiting teams and officials. If you are interested in helping out – either regularly or occasionally on a rota, please contact Secretary Stephen Barlow

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