Pat “Shutty” Gilbert

Michael Hamill

It is with great sadness, that we announce that one of our long serving committee members, Pat “Shutty” Gilbert, has sadly passed away.

Pat was well known by many people in Oundle and was very popular with the club members. He used to raise around £1,500 a year for the club running a meat draw.

He will be sadly missed by the football club and we are grateful for all that he has done for us over the years.

Our sincere condolences go to his family and friends from everyone at Oundle Town FC.

His funeral is on Friday 30th  November at the Kettering Crematorium with his wake at the Ship around 2.45pm.

Under 13 Players Wanted

Michael Hamill

Our Under 13’s Team are currently looking for new players.

Training takes place every Tuesday at Prince William School in Oundle. Sessions are from 630pm till 8pm.

Matches are played on Sundays.

You can contact the Team Coaches, Martin and Simon by emailing u13@oundletownfc.co.uk

Oundle Town 1st Team Northants FA County Cup

Michael Hamill

Oundle 1st Team XI are playing away to Northampton Fotogold FC  in round 2 of the Northants FA County Cup this Saturday 3rd November for a place in the last 16 of the NFA Lower Junior Cup. KO 2pm.

The game is being played at Lings, Lingswood Park, Northampton, NN3 8TA.

In round 1, Oundle Town First XI beat Crick Athletic FC  away 2-0 with goals coming from Sam Greenhalgh & Brian Smith, who sealed the game after scoring from a penalty. Brian is currently leading goal scorer with 13 in all competitions.

Club Bingo & Raffle Nov 10th

Michael Hamill

Oundle Town FC are holding a Bingo & Raffle on Saturday 10th November with all proceeds going to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Fund.

There will also be a Tombola stall to help raise additional funds.

Eyes down 8pm in our friendly Club House , Oundle Town FC, Station Rd, Oundle, PE8 4BZ.

New Under 5’s Team

Michael Hamill

We are pleased to announce that the U5 team are starting this Saturday,  Nov 3rd at our South Road facility 9:30am – 10:30 am.

Come on down for some footie fun all reception age children.

You can contact the U5’s team coaches by emailing Lisa Holmes u5@oundletownfc.co.uk

Weekend Football Roundup

Michael Hamill

Our weekend match report:

Oundle Town 1st team had a fantastic result at Station Rd winning 5-1 against FC Peterborough.

Oundle Town Reserves lost 1-0 away to Long Sutton Athletic Reserves.

OTFC U8’s Whites and Blacks each had games at South Road today with 2 fantastic home performances against Park Farm Puma’s Black and Whittlesea Juniors.

Coach Adrian Smith said “The kids are showing great development especially in passing and defending, whilst scoring some individual and team goals”

The U8’s White used the new power play rule to good effect after the 1st ten minutes which made for a better game against a 5 man Park Farm team.

Social Media Code of Conduct

Michael Hamill

Message from the Peterborough & District Football League

We are growing concerned with the abuse aimed at Match Officials on Social Media, whether it be a manager, player, spectator or otherwise.

This is unacceptable and this does get reported to County FA.

Please can you pass on to any relevant persons within your Clubs that this is unacceptable and should not be happening.

Whilst we can appreciate that frustrations can get the better of people, referees are only human and are key to the running of football. We are struggling enough as it is with the number of officials within the game and situations such as abuse on social media do not help this situation.

If you have any issues at all with an official, please contact us as a League or their relevant County FA and it can be dealt with accordingly.

Georgie Elsom
Assistant League Secretary
Fixture Administrator