Milton United F.C. (Oxon)

Milton United

Full name	Milton United Football Club
Nickname(s)	Miltonians
Founded	1909/10
Ground	Potash Lane, Milton Hill (Capacity: 1,500 + 50 seated)
Chairman	Vacant
Manager	Shaun Smith
League	Hellenic Football League Division 1 East
2010-11	Hellenic Football League Division 1 East, 4th
Home colours

Milton United F.C. (Oxon) is a football club based in [[Milton]], Oxfordshire, England. They were established in 1909 first noted as competing in the North Berks League in 1926, joining the Hellenic League Division One in 1989. They are currently members of the Hellenic Football League Division One East.

History

Although the Berks & Bucks handbook states that Milton United was first formed in 1926, it is known that they were members of the North Berks league when first formed in season 1909/10. In 1926/7 Milton gained their first trophy when they beat Aston Tirrold 8-2 in a play off. Milton United continued after the war but in the early 1950s folded. In 1958 the Club was reformed and regained entry to the North Berks league. In 1960/1 the club won the North Berks cup for the first time. In 1962/3 saw Milton as North Berks League Champions for the first time, and again in 1963/4. The next league title came in 1969/70, from a team that was captained by long serving committee member and former vice chairman John Cannon. The late 70s saw a relegation from Div. 2. In 1980/1 a new committee was formed, and for the next ten years the club was again successful, finishing 1984/85, 1986/87 as North Berks League Division One runners-up then winning the title in 1985/86, 1987/88 and 1988/89. Inn addition the club were runners up in the Charity Shield 1982/83 then winning it in 1984/85, 1985/86, 1987/88 and 1988/89 whilst the club finished 1984/85 as runners-up in the Berks and Bucks Intermediate Cup. It was in 1989/90 that Milton applied to join th Hellenic League.

The application was successful and in their first season finished as runners up in both the first division of the league, gaining promotion to the premier league, and the Division One League Cup, as will as winning the Berks and Bucks Intermediate Cup. In 1990/91 they carried off the Premier Division Trophy as the first attempt and were awarded the Hellenic League Club of the Year trophy. Not only this but the Berks and Bucks intermediate trophy was retained. The following three seasons saw league positions as fourth, third and mid-table. However in 1984 the club was relegated when all Premier Division clubs were compelled to have floodlights.

In 1998 the move to a new ground at Milton Heights was made. Floodlights were installed, and the clubhouse was purchased and erected. Much of this work was achieved through voluntary labour, but we shall be forever indebted to Club President Ken Tull and in 1999/00 the Club regained its Premier Div Status. The success on the field did not match success off the field, as a result the club was relegated to Division One East in 2002/03. Season 2003/04 broughy promotion to the premier division of the Hellenic League once again. Seventh in the Premier League last season was the highest the club had achieved in many years. Striker Vince Rusher scored 48 goals in all competitions, winning the Hellenic League Premier Division Golden Boot Award. In Cup competition 120 minutes of play the Berks and Bucks Senior Trophy was conceded on penalties.

As an FA Charter Standard Development Club, Milton supports four senior sides, three youth teams, including a girls side, a ladies team, home of the Vale of the Horse Schools matchs and also home of the Oxfordshire County sides. A strong youth policy has developed, with fantastic players inthe u'lls and u12's. All eligible are encouraged to be involved the Hellenic Reserves, today's young players are Milton United's future in May 2006 Milton United formed an association with Oxford United, with Milton becoming the home training base the senior club had sought for many years. Players that have gone through the ranks at THE HEIGHTS are Ben Taylor, Warren McCabe, Josh Beech, Simon Vaisey, Sudip Limbu and Rob Hamling.

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Current squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player GK Neil Howarth GK Phil Gregory GK Rob Hamling DF Will Houseman DF Carl Bolton DF Robert Hudson DF James Clarke (captain) DF Jack Bartlett DF Ben Taylor DF Ross Tabor DF Stuart Andrews DF Ash Fell DF Nathan Smith DF Paul Druce DF Sudip Limbu

No. Position Player MF Josh Beech MF Mark Druce MF Danny Morgan MF Warren McCabe MF Wayne Harbert MF Mark Druce MF John Eldridge MF James Ivey MF George Brewerton MF Joe Brewerton FW Simon Vaisey FW Richard Wilson FW Jack Alder FW Daniel Morgan FW Dan Oatway FW Nathan Brown FW Matthew Irons

Player statistics

Starting XI

4–4–2 Formation

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edit] Club officials

Board of Directors

• Chairman - VACANT
• Vice Chairman - Andy Burchette
• Secretary - Sarah Banks
• Treasurer - VACANT
• Fixtures Secretary - Craig Selby
• Child Welfare Officer - Debbie Taylor
• Business Manager - Colin Haynes
• Facilities Manager - Graham Hammond
• Events Mangager - Adrian Selby
• Groudsman - Stephen Barnes

First Team Management

• Manager - Shaun Smith
• Physio - Simon Litt

Reserve Team Management

• Manager/Player - Neil Howarth
• Assistant Manager/Player - George Brewerton

External links

• Official website
• League Website
• Milton Hill Bowls

Coordinates: 51°36′54.16″N 1°18′17.95″W / 51.6150444°N 1.3049861°W / 51.6150444; -1.3049861