Added 29th August 2008

> Match preview: Rothwell Town v Hullbridge Sports

Saturday 30th August : kick off 3pm

F.A. Cup football comes to Cecil Street tomorrow with the visit of Hullbridge Sports in the Preliminary Round.

The winners of this fixture will face Potters Bar or Waltham Abbey away from home on Sat 13th Sept.

Rothwell have a few injury issues with Michael Boyle-Chong out with ankle ligament problems, Andy Brown is out with a back injury, and long-term injury worries Liam McInally and Rashid Koriya are also missing but could both play a part in a friendly arranged for next Tuesday for the youth team. Peter Sneddon is 50/50 with a neck strain but is included in the squad.

Alan Campbell has left the club by mutual consent having decided that he needs more regular first team football after returning from a bad injury last season

Mark Hackett and Mark Burrows return to the squad after missing Mondays draw at Woodford.

Added 26th August 2008

> Rothwell Town U18s prepare for season start

The under-18s concluded their pre-season programme with a 2-0 away defeat against Rushden & Diamonds 1st Year Scholars on Saturday.

The focus now turns to the opening game of the season on Wednesday (27th Aug) at Cecil Street against S&L Corby - kick off 7.45pm.

The team picked up three injuries who are fighting to get fit in time for Weds. Michael Cirelli (groin), Ben Aidulis (thigh) and Dominic Hamilton (knee). Keenan Rooney (ankle ligaments), Ryan Cherry (knee damage), and Zakk Hill (broken toe) are longer term injury problems.

Three new faces have been invited to training tonight with an eye to bolster numbers in the squad.

Meanwhile, Desborough Town have withdrawn from the league and the home game against Corby Town has been re-arranged to Wed 10th September.

Added 26th August 2008

> Match report: Woodford United 0 - 0 Rothwell Town

Match report available here.

First point on the board for the 1st Team. Next up, the F.A. Cup on Saturday, at home to Hullbridge Sports.

Added 22nd August 2008

> Match preview: Rothwell Town v Chasetown

Saturday 23rd August : kick off 3pm

Martin Flannigan will be available for selection after completing his transfer from Bedford.

Slight doubt over Fazil Koriya and Robbie Maddox, but both should be ok. Danny Marlow has fully recovered from an ankle injury.

Paul Rice has been loaned to Long Buckby for a month to sharpen up his match fitness with all parties happy with the situation.

Rothwell from: Malong, Wilkinson, Hackett, Pownell, Burrows, Flannigan, Brown, Glass, F Koriya, Boyle-Chong, Sneddon, Bridgeford, Campbell, Byrne, Difante, Maddox, Marlow.

Also tomorrow, Rothwell Town U18s take on Rushden & Diamonds 1st Year Scholars (away).

Added 19th August 2008

> Match preview: Rothwell Town v Soham Town Rangers

Tuesday 19th August : kick off 7.45pm

Former Corby Town centre-half Mark Burrows goes straight into the squad after signing from UniBond League side Stamford.

Rothwell from: Malong, Wilkinson, Hackett, Pownell, Burrows, Brown, Glass, F Koriya, Boyle-Chong, Sneddon, Bridgeford, Campbell, Byrne, Difante, Maddox, Marlow.

Added 15th August 2008

> Match preview: Arlesey Town v Rothwell Town

Saturday 16th August : kick off 3pm

Defender Mark Burrows has joined Rothwell Town on an initial 2 month deal from Stamford. Manager Rob Dunion and his counterpart at Stamford Dougie Keast have agreed to the deal with on-going discussions to be held.

On the injury front, Danny Marlow and Danny Pownell are 50/50 for the opening game of the season - both suffering from foot injuries decision will be made tomorrow.

Players unavailable are: Tom Smith, Ben Greasley, Stewart Marshall, Fazel Koriya, Rashid Koriya, Martin Flannigan, Liam Mcinally.

Liam Boath, Justin McKenzie, Dan Rogers and Micky Tolton (right) have joined Desborough on loan initially for a month.

Added 12th August 2008

> Dates for the diary!

Friday 19th September - Race Night @ Rothwell Town Football Club
£3 entry, door opens @ 7.30pm, races start @ 8.00pm
Sponsor A Race £10
Sponsor A Horse £2
To arrange sponsorship, e-mail programme@rothwelltownfc.com
For tickets please see a committee member (available as of Soham Town Rangers game)


Wednesday 3rd December - Christmas Quiz
More details to follow..

Added 12th August 2008

> Buster returns/Maddox

Martin 'Buster' Flannigan will be rejoining the Bones after spending some time with Wellingborough last season and starting off this season at Bedford. A few formalities need to be ironed out but he should be a Rothwell player by next week.

Robbie Maddox has also joined the Bones from local rivals Corby Town. Manager Rob Dunion and Corby manager Graham Drury have agreed a deal prior to the 2008-2009 season.

Rob Dunion said: "These are two very good signings for us just prior to the season starting and certainly adds to the competition for places in the squad."

Added 7th August 2008

> Boyle-Chong returns

Web exclusive: Michael Boyle-Chong has returned to Rothwell Town from Bedford, stating he has had a change of heart and feels he wants to be a part of the new Rothwell.

Added 6th August 2008

> Dunion signs up four

Rothwell Town manager Rob Dunion was delighted after his side's performance against Kettering Town to tie up prolific striker Kevin Byrne (pictured right), experienced midfielder Danny Marlow, ex-Cameroon u21 international Alexis Malong and experienced centre back Paul Rice.

He said: "I am delighted to have finally got these four to put pen to paper after a patient few weeks. With the season just over a week away its nice to tie up the final few signatures and get down to the business of winning football matches."

Added 30th July 2008

> Travis Perkins are the winners!

We are pleased to announce that Travis Perkins are the winners of the 2008/09 Shirt Sponsorship raffle.

Travis Perkins is a leading supplier to the UK building and construction industry. Supplying more than 100,000 product lines to professionals and self-builders including general building materials, timber, plumbing & heating, kitchens, bathrooms, landscaping materials and tool hire.

Thank you to all businesses who took part. Your contribution is greatly valued by the club and we hope you enjoy your season up at Cecil St supporting The Bones.

Added 30th July 2008

> Sat 9th August : Pre-Season Party

Rothwell Town FC are holding a Pre Season Party at The Holiday Inn Corby-Kettering A43 on Saturday 9th Aug 2008, kicking off at 8pm and lasting through until midnight.

The event is being held to help raise extra funds for the club and will be attended by the current squad of players, Rob Dunion’s management team and the RTFC board members.

All supporters are welcome.

Tickets are available for just £5 from Gordon Kyle at Cecil Street on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

So come enjoy a great night out while supporting your local club!

Added 29th July 2008

> Rothwell Town 2 - 2 Corby Town

Tonight's friendly match at Cecil St ended in a 2-2 draw with Kevin Byrne and Chris Difante netting for The Bones.

Corby twice took the lead, through Ollie Burgess and Liam Nicell but Rothwell fought back on both occasions to equalise.

Next up in the pre-season fixtures are Shepshed Dynamo - who visit Cecil Street on Thursday (31st July).

Remaining pre-season fixures:

Thurs 31st July

Rothwell Town v Shepshed Dynamo (7.30pm)

Sat 2nd August

Huntingdon v Rothwell Town (3pm)

Tues 5th August

Rothwell Town v Kettering Town (Newlands Shield) (7.45pm)

Sat 9th August

Rothwell Town v Cirencester Town (3pm)

Added 25th July 2008

> Sponsor a player!

Rothwell Town would like to invite individuals or companies to sponsor a player or a member of the management team for the coming season.

Prices are £50 per player or

£30 for shirt / £10 for shorts / £10 for socks

Your company's name (or individual's name) will appear both on the rothwelltownfc.com website, and in the matchday programme throughout the season.

If you choose to go for the full player option then your advert will appear across the table.

Whether a great business advertisement, a present for a family member/friend, or simply to show your support to the club, pick from the table on the Sponsorship page and get in touch.

Any individual or company interested, contact the club on 07780 720 7467 to secure your sponsorship.

Added 16th July 2008

> Friendlies/Cup draw

The Bones took their pre-season preparation on the road over the weekend to Cogenhoe (Sat) and Boston Town (Mon).

Saturday's game brought a 2-1 victory for the team, with goals coming from midfielder David Glass - a summer signing from Wellingborough Town, and Fazel Koriya - with his second goal of the pre-season campaign.

On Monday, the Bones travelled to Boston Town and despite another two goals, came away with the taste of defeat as the hosts won the match 3-2. Kevin Byrne and Chris Difante netting the goals for Rothwell.

Next up for Rob Dunion's team are three home friendlies in a row. Coming to Cecil Street are Boldemere St Michaels (Sat 26th), Corby Town (Tues 29th), and Shepshed Dynamo (Thurs 31st).

Also, the draw has been made for the GX (Southern League) Cup 1st Round:

Corby Town v Rothwell Town

(to be played in week commencing 27th October)

Added 16th July 2008

> Under-15s Manager availability

The Bones are looking for a manager for their under-15 Youth Development team who will play their matches on Saturday mornings.

Anyone interested in taking on the role should contact David Airdrie on 07901 834350.

Added 15th July 2008

> Dunion's Bones start with a win

New manager Rob Dunion's opening fixture has resulted in a 3-0 win over Rothwell Corinthians at Cecil Street tonight in the Peter Johnson Memorial Trophy.

The goals came from strikers Fazel Koriya, Justin McKenzie - a new signing from Rugby Town, and returning midfielder Pete Sneddon.

Next up for The Bones in the pre-season fixture list are two away games - Cogenhoe on Sat (19th) followed by Boston Town on Mon (21st).

The team will next be playing at Cecil Street on Sat July 26th against Boldemere St. Michaels.

Added 15th July 2008

> Fixtures are out

The league fixtures for the British Gas Business League Division One Midlands were released today.

You can find them on the Fixtures page.

Added 13th July 2008

> Youth team friendlies

Arranged so far:

Tues 22nd July: Home v Northants U18 SELECT

Thurs 24th July: Away v Earls Barton 1st team

Sat 2nd Aug: Away v Huntingdon Youth

Sat 23rd Aug: Away v Rushden & Diamonds 1st Year Scholars

Added 11th July 2008

> Free tickets for friendlies

The club is happy to announce that it will be giving away 200 free tickets for The Bones' forthcoming pre-season friendlies.

The ticket will be a pass which allows Under 16s free entry into all of the pre-season games.

The tickets will be given out at Rothwell Carnival tomorrow (Sat 12th) and there will also be some given out at the Weekly Rovers tournament on Sunday.

In addition to this, you can also pick them up from behind the bar at the ground (Rothwell Town) for the next two weeks.

Alternatively, you can contact Spud on programme@rothwelltownfc.com and he will arrange collection for you.

See pre-season fixture list.