The Southend Sunday Football League
(Founded 1964)
Season 2009/2010 - 47th Year
Newsletter 2 - December 2009
Well, with Christmas and New Year upon us I was hoping that this Newsletter would simply be to wish you all a good time but much has happened over the last two months, the least of which has been the weather.
Having dealt with the last minute withdrawal by a Club days before the season started, you will now be aware that D & A Sports FC have withdrawn from Div 3, Wasps FC have withdrawn from Div 2 and Ness Rangers FC have withdrawn from Premier Div which has created something of a challenge for our Fixtures Secretary. The League is aware that Clubs require a certain number of matches in order to cover their expenses and where it has not already been decided that teams will play each other three times, it has been proposed that additional games will be scheduled after completion of League matches subject of course to pitch availability. Further information in this regard will be issued later in the season.
The Committee have been dealing with the usual Rule transgressions and Fine Notices have been issued accordingly. Unfortunately, a number of Clubs have not been dealing with these in a timely fashion and further fines have been issued for non-payment. Certain Clubs have now accumulated a significant amount of unpaid fines and these Clubs will be notified of their potential suspension for this breach of Rules. Suspension will result in games being forfeited to opponents and Clubs being further fined, none of which is to the benefit of the Clubs or the League. All Clubs are reminded that they must deal with Fine Notices and ensure payment is received by the Treasurer by the date shown in the notice.
The Committee have noted that a number of Clubs have failed to confirm fixtures with their opponents on the Monday prior to the game. It is the responsibility of the “home” team to confirm the game with their opponents and the Referee (if one is appointed) and this must be done on Mondays without fail.
On behalf of the Committee, I wish you all a Happy Christmas and successful New Year
Rob Pickup - Hon. Secretary.
P.S. PTO for changes to Handbook since September. Make sure your copy updated.
Bellevue Wanderers FC - playing at Rochford Recreation Ground Pitch 2
Carling Crusaders FC - Secretary’s new address – 91A, Westbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9TT
D & A Sports FC - withdrawn Nov 09
Elmsleigh Rangers FC - new Emergency Contact – James Parker (m) 07941461376
Legacy FC - now playing at Rochford Recreation Ground, Stambridge Road Pitch 2
Lighthouse FC - new Secretary – Kevin Watkins Flat 14, Napier Court West, Gordon Place, Southend SS1 1NH Tel: (h) 01702 322656 (m) 07867971063 (b) 0207 025 4577 - Team Manager Dan Astley (m) 07736741245
Nevendon Green FC - withdrawn Sept 09
Ness Rangers FC - withdrawn Dec 09
Plough & Sail FC - new Secretary – Paul Thorogood 1, New Cottages, East End, Paglesham SS4 2ED Tel: (h) 01702 258605 (m) 07812038370
Ralee FC - withdrawn team from Premier Div Aug 09. Remaining two teams both play at Fairview Playing Fields, Victoria Road, Rayleigh.
Rochford Sports & Social FC - withdrawn team from Premier Division Sep 09 - Secretary’s new address – 57, Retort Close, Southend SS1 2AQ Tel: (h) 01702 461741 (m) 07999640852
Southend Black Cats FC - new Secretary – William Long 26, Bellevue Place, Southend SS1 4RA Tel: (m) 07765416235
Stallions FC - withdrawn Aug 09
St. Luke’s Elite FC - new Kit Home – Yellow Shirts Black Shorts Away – Blue Shirts & Shorts - Emergency Contact now Mrs Rogers Tel: 01268 557944
Trinity FC - playing at Garons Park Pitch 32
Wasps FC - playing at Garons Park Pitch 33 Withdrawn Nov 09
Having dealt with the last minute withdrawal by a Club days before the season started, you will now be aware that D & A Sports FC have withdrawn from Div 3, Wasps FC have withdrawn from Div 2 and Ness Rangers FC have withdrawn from Premier Div which has created something of a challenge for our Fixtures Secretary. The League is aware that Clubs require a certain number of matches in order to cover their expenses and where it has not already been decided that teams will play each other three times, it has been proposed that additional games will be scheduled after completion of League matches subject of course to pitch availability. Further information in this regard will be issued later in the season.
The Committee have been dealing with the usual Rule transgressions and Fine Notices have been issued accordingly. Unfortunately, a number of Clubs have not been dealing with these in a timely fashion and further fines have been issued for non-payment. Certain Clubs have now accumulated a significant amount of unpaid fines and these Clubs will be notified of their potential suspension for this breach of Rules. Suspension will result in games being forfeited to opponents and Clubs being further fined, none of which is to the benefit of the Clubs or the League. All Clubs are reminded that they must deal with Fine Notices and ensure payment is received by the Treasurer by the date shown in the notice.
The Committee have noted that a number of Clubs have failed to confirm fixtures with their opponents on the Monday prior to the game. It is the responsibility of the “home” team to confirm the game with their opponents and the Referee (if one is appointed) and this must be done on Mondays without fail.
On behalf of the Committee, I wish you all a Happy Christmas and successful New Year
Rob Pickup - Hon. Secretary.
P.S. PTO for changes to Handbook since September. Make sure your copy updated.
AMENDMENTS
2009-10
Bellevue Wanderers FC - playing at Rochford Recreation Ground Pitch 2
Carling Crusaders FC - Secretary’s new address – 91A, Westbourne Grove, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9TT
D & A Sports FC - withdrawn Nov 09
Elmsleigh Rangers FC - new Emergency Contact – James Parker (m) 07941461376
Legacy FC - now playing at Rochford Recreation Ground, Stambridge Road Pitch 2
Lighthouse FC - new Secretary – Kevin Watkins Flat 14, Napier Court West, Gordon Place, Southend SS1 1NH Tel: (h) 01702 322656 (m) 07867971063 (b) 0207 025 4577 - Team Manager Dan Astley (m) 07736741245
Nevendon Green FC - withdrawn Sept 09
Ness Rangers FC - withdrawn Dec 09
Plough & Sail FC - new Secretary – Paul Thorogood 1, New Cottages, East End, Paglesham SS4 2ED Tel: (h) 01702 258605 (m) 07812038370
Ralee FC - withdrawn team from Premier Div Aug 09. Remaining two teams both play at Fairview Playing Fields, Victoria Road, Rayleigh.
Rochford Sports & Social FC - withdrawn team from Premier Division Sep 09 - Secretary’s new address – 57, Retort Close, Southend SS1 2AQ Tel: (h) 01702 461741 (m) 07999640852
Southend Black Cats FC - new Secretary – William Long 26, Bellevue Place, Southend SS1 4RA Tel: (m) 07765416235
Stallions FC - withdrawn Aug 09
St. Luke’s Elite FC - new Kit Home – Yellow Shirts Black Shorts Away – Blue Shirts & Shorts - Emergency Contact now Mrs Rogers Tel: 01268 557944
Trinity FC - playing at Garons Park Pitch 32
Wasps FC - playing at Garons Park Pitch 33 Withdrawn Nov 09
