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To celebrate the new and exciting times ahead for Ringwood Town Football Club we are pleased to unveil our brand new club badge!
Massive thanks to
@_coltman
for all the time he has spent on this design, including many changes and tweaks.
#NewProfilePic
Sad to report the passing of Derek Kirby, known by so many, a stalwart of the club & our honorary president for over 10yrs. A Yorkshire man of true character, full of personality & an endearing sense of humour - his jokes put smiles on faces. Sincere condolences to his family RIP
The club are pleased to announce the signing of
@MattCaseyy_
from
@Brock_FC
big thanks to
@pmcm06
for making it happen. Matt comes straight into the squad for tomorrows derby game against Verwood. 🔴⚪️
Deep Clean at the football club today courtesy of MB Cleaning, we as a club are doing everything possible to avoid this happening again and keeping players / staff safe. Thanks to our manager
@Morsedog1980
for arranging.
@SydWessex
@LymTimesSport
@dailyechosport
BIG NEWS! coming out of the club this evening. We welcome the highly experienced
@CoachTomB
to the 1st Team staff. Joining from
@afc_stoneham
where he has worked with their first team along with being part of the journey for their successful U18s. Welcome aboard Tom. 🔴⚪️
Thank you to the anonymous
@Newport_iwfc
supporter who made a very generous donation to our ‘stolen mower’ fund at Saturday’s game
@ecvfc
. Very much appreciated.
@SydWessex
On the eve of the season we’re delighted to share that Harry Smith will be our new 1st Team Captain. 🫡
An important player and presence on/off the pitch Smudger always expects the highest standards and was a natural choice for the management team and players.
@harry_smith_1
We’re delighted to announce
@lcleary99
has agreed to be our new 1st Team Assistant Manager. 🤝
With current AM
@lyndontaylor8
stepping back a little and getting married this summer ‘Cleary’ is the perfect natural successor and outstanding candidate to continue their fine work.
***NEW SIGNING ALERT*** We would like to welcome
@nasimmeddah7
to Long Lane signed from
@SFC1888
big thanks to Shaftesbury for assisting in the transfer. 🔴⚪️
We’re delighted to share that Fran will continue leading our 1st Team next season. ✍️
With so much going on at the club we’re excited to see how we can continue to progress on/off the pitch and build on the strong foundations laid last season. 🤝
@The_Mathers_
@WessexLeague
Great 2m distanced work by the Wessex lads with
@Morsedog1980
and Wayne to return the home changing room to another level! Astro grass by Benny Harris and new walls by Hammy. Great work lads and top investment in our club ready for new season - whenever that may be!!
Today our
@nls_wessex
pitch was marked out prior to our pre season fixtures.
#groundsman
across the country put in many hours of unseen work into
#NonLeague
pitches, and ours
@PeteAlvis
is worth his weight in GOLD
We wish to place on record our thanks and appreciation to outgoing skipper
@harry_smith_1
.
Harry has been amazing for this club and goes with our best wishes as he moves up a division. He gave everything for the club and will always be welcome. Go well Smudger!
Good start for the Town!
Hard fought win in Havant. Pen from the skipper
@harry_smith_1
and then a fine strike from
@t_gleed
from outside the box to seal the points!
#UTT
🔥
📷 credit:
@murraysportspic
👏
Thanks to all for the swift action required after one of our players was tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. This followed our pre-season game v
@ChristchurchFC_
on Tuesday evening. Thanks too for the support of the
@SydWessex
officers
#realitycheck
New signing ✍️
We’re delighted to welcome commanding CB Will ‘Lambo’ Lambert to the Town.
Will reinforces our back line considerably and adds fantastic experience and leadership on/off pitch.
We thank Lymington for their support with his transfer.
Welcome aboard Lambo! 🤝
Tremendous shift from our GK
@carlosgriffin10
. Saving 4 pens (1 in normal time) deserves serious respect. 👀 👏
We couldn’t be prouder of one of our own.
UTT.
Full time | What a second half! 9 goals here at the Lane.
Goals from Harry Smith, Harrison Fay, Charlie Hitchings and a brace from Josh Taylor secure the win!
@ringwoodtownfc
🔴 5-4 ⚪
@BemertonHeathFC
@nls_wessex
FT Ringwood 6-2 Laverstock
Four goals from HARRY SMITH two from HARRISON FAY sees Ringwood get their first three points of the season in a commanding win at The Lane.
@nls_wessex
@Lavvyfc
BIG Happy Birthday the club legend & stalwart John Hughes who turns 70 today.!!! Have a great day John. Ringwood through & through… 🎂🎂🥳🥳🍻🍻 🔴⚪️
@nls_wessex
New signing! ✍️
We’re thrilled to welcome Hugh Dathan to the club. Hugh has extensive Wessex/Southern league experience which will be invaluable this coming season.
Welcome on board Hugh! 🤝
Busy evening tonight for the management. 3 new signings as part of our partnership with
@afc_stoneham
All 3 of these players were involved in their successful development squad who won 4 trophies last year. They shall be aiming to get further experience at 1st team level. 🔴⚪️
We’re delighted that last season’s top goalscorer, Harry Smith, has committed once again. Welcome back Harry! 🔥 More signings to be shared next week… 😍
The club and
@Morsedog1980
are very pleased to announce GK coach
@markwatto1
has joined the 1st team staff for the upcoming season. Watto brings a hugh amount of experience and will be key for us moving forward as a club. Welcome aboard mate. 🔴⚪️
Heartbreak right at the death despite a superb effort from the Town. 💔
MOTM went to 18 year old Jamie Wintle for a tenacious shift at CM.
We wish
@Ham_RecFC
well in their push for the title 👏
Player Announcement... Goalkeepers
@Harris11_99
&
@Nick_E_Harvey
have signed for the new season 2 really good up and coming keepers wanting to improve themselves & RTFC both work with our top GK coach
@markwatto1
welcome back lads. 🔴⚪️
Big Announcement tonight.. Super Benny Harris has put pen to paper for the up coming season. Quality player and great lad to have at the club. Can’t wait to see you flying down the wings again Ben. 🔴⚪️
NEW ADDITIONS!
We have three new players to announce.
Defenders Ben Bradwell and Cass Lister alongside striker Ben Hands have put pen to paper for the upcoming season✍
Welcome to the club lads.
Ben Harris has represented our club every season since 2009.
He’s played for this club with distinction for 15 years.
Benny will sit above senior captains at u16, u18, u23, Dev to support/guide them.
Delighted to offer this role in recognition of his service to the club. 👏
U23 player announcement:-
We welcome Tom Shorey back to the club as one of our defenders.
If you would like to sponsor Tom (£50 for the season) please email angie.ringwoodtownfc
@gmail
.com for further details.
RTFC Season Awards 2023-24
Our award for most assists went to 'Mr Ringwood' himself
@BenBradders
. Bradders managed 16 this season.
Top season from 'one of our own'. 👏🏆
We’re delighted to announce that
@lcleary99
has agreed to continue his fine work as 1st Team Assistant Manager. 🤝
Cleary will also operate as Head Physio and continue developing this important aspect at the club.
Welcome back Cleary! ✍️
Great away peformance from the team last night. MOTM ‘Carlos’ Griffin for a phenomenal save in the 95th minute to secure the points. UTT! 🧤
@carlosgriffin10
Really solid performance yesterday against a very good US Portsmouth side winning 2.1... Goals coming in the second half from Shaun Prentice and Adam Riley getting his first of the season. 🔴⚪️
@shaunprentice6
@TheRamblingHam
@Lymingtontimes
NEW SIGNING 🔴
We are pleased to announce the signing of Jamie Wintle from Salisbury FC.
The midfielder made his debut last weekend and starts today against Fleetlands.
#UTT
🔴
RTFC Season Awards 2023-24
Our Player's Player award went to the machine that is Josh Ridland. Recognition from your peers is the ultimate praise and we couldn't be prouder of the season this lad has had. Superb effort Joshy. 👏🏆
Next up…✍️
Our Managers Player from last season the superb
@_GouVy_
Pat Correia.
Pat was superb for us last season and we look forward to him marauding down the flanks again.
Pat made 42 appearances last season, scoring 10 goals. Fantastic signing 👊
We’re delighted to share that Josh Ridland will be our new 1st Team captain. 🤝
Manager Fran - ‘Josh was a rock for us last term. He typifies everything we want in a leader. He has a natural presence and authority alongside an outstanding work ethic.’
UTT! 🫡
SIGNING ALERT.. Big Welcome to
@edkitch1
from Brockenhurst welcome to the club Ed.. If you would like to sponsor Ed get in touch 🔴⚪️
@FlWessex
@LymTimesSport
72 | What a goal!!
Ethan Duell-Merritt gets a debut goal with a fantastic strike from just inside the box into the top corner.
Ringwood 3-1 Andover Town
Big welcome to Luis Cleary who joins us as our new Club Sports Therapist.
We’re delighted to have
@lcleary99
and his expertise on board in what is such an important position. 🤝
Big welcome to Harry Crisp who joins us for the coming season. Harry offers a wealth of Wessex experience and we’re delighted to have him on board
#UTT
Callum Whitelaw signs ✍️! 😍 we continue to build our new look squad with the addition of Callum. A hard working, pacy and tricky winger who has fit in superbly already. Welcome Callum 👌
We’re delighted to welcome talented coach Tom Jennings to the 1st Team! ✍️
Tom is a fantastic coach and perfect fit for us all round. Tom has recently coached at Wimborne Academy.
He will combine his 1st Team duties with supporting u23 player development.
Welcome Tom! 👊