LONG MELFORD V FAKENHAM TOWN: MATCH PREVIEW March 07, 2010
... [MORE]

MELFORD SIGN LEFT BACK HARRY REARDON March 07, 2010
HARRY REARDON: Made an instant impact at Whitton on Saturday Melford Manager Geoff Cleal has completed the signing of 18-year-old Harr... [MORE]

WHITTON UNITED 1 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT March 06, 2010
ADAM FLACK: On the scoresheet for Melford today ... [MORE]

DISAPPOINTING DERBY DEFEAT FOR UNDER 18S March 04, 2010
ADAM KING: Scored against Cornard last night Long Melford U18s (Ridgeons) manager Dave King described last night's 4-1 defeat at home ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 IPSWICH WANDERERS 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS February 27, 2010
  0 - 1  Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 27 February 2010 ... [MORE]

SAM BANYA LEAVES THE CLUB February 25, 2010
Sam Banya has left Melford by mutual consent due to work commitments and not being able to attend ... [MORE]

MELFORD CAPTAIN JUSTIN CRISSELL ON IPSWICH WANDERERS MATCH February 25, 2010
" The visit of Ipswich Wanderers is one of the games I look out for when the fixtures are relea... [MORE]

DARTS TOURNAMENT DETAILS FROM DAN STATHAM February 22, 2010
STATH A message from Dan Statham: "As you may have seen I have organised a darts tournament for this Saturday evening, ... [MORE]

UPDATE ON THE UNDER 18 RIDGEONS TEAM February 21, 2010
Its been a mixed bag for the under 18's Ridgeons squad over the past couple of months.In a very competitive league where n... [MORE]

INTRODUCING NEW 1ST TEAM PHYSIO KATIE MCLERNON February 21, 2010
The club is pleased to announce that Katie McLernon has joined the 1st Team setup as Physio. Due to Katie's other co... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 1 BRANTHAM ATHLETIC 3 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS February 20, 2010
17 year old Adam King scored his first Senior goal today ... [MORE]

MELFORD CAPTAIN JUSTIN CRISSELL ON BRANTHAM MATCH February 19, 2010
" Looking ahead to the game against high-flying Brantham, it's no shock se... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD RES. 3 BRANTHAM ATHLETIC RES. 0 February 17, 2010
LIAM CAWTHERAY: Scored twice for the Reserves on Saturday Long Melford Reserves 3 Brantham Athletic Reserves 0 Saturday ... [MORE]

GEOFF CLEAL ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO TRAINING February 16, 2010
First Team Manager Geoff Cleal has announced forthcoming changes to his training sessions. All players can read details of these cha... [MORE]

GORLESTON 4 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT February 13, 2010
ASHLEY SKEGGS: On the scoresheet for Melford today    4 - 1  Ridgeons League Division ... [MORE]

JASON MAHER SPONSORED BY BESPOKE RECRUITMENT February 11, 2010
The club would like to thank Bespoke Recruitment Construction Ltd. for sponsoring 1st Team Assistant Manager Jason Maher (pictured abov... [MORE]

UPDATE FROM 1ST TEAM MANAGER GEOFF CLEAL February 08, 2010
" First of all may I start by saying thank you t... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 1 DISS TOWN 2: MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS February 07, 2010
... [MORE]

IPSWICH WANDERERS RES. 0 LONG MELFORD RES. 5: MATCH REPORT February 06, 2010
BEN SIMPSON: Scored twice for the Reserves today Ipswich Wanderers Res. 0 Long Melford Res. 5 Saturday 6th February 2010 ... [MORE]

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT C.T.1 February 04, 2010
The club would like to thank C.T.1 for sponsoring our new warm up tops (pictured above worn by Adam Flack) and tracksuits. C.... [MORE]

GARY MCSWEEENEY BACK IN LIGHT TRAINING February 03, 2010
GARY MCSWEENEY RECEIVES TREATMENT AFTER BEING INJURED AGAINST SAFFRON WALDEN Melford defender Gary McSweeney is recovering well ... [MORE]

GEOFF CLEAL TO REMAIN IN CHARGE NEXT SEASON February 02, 2010
First Team Manager Geoff Cleal has been asked to remain in charge for next season 2010/11, an offer which Geoff has ... [MORE]

ADY PERRY ON RESERVES' DRAW AT HOME TO HARWICH February 02, 2010
ASHLEY SKEGGS: Scored twice for the Reserves on Saturday Long Melford Res. 2 Harwich & Parkeston Res. 2 Re... [MORE]

PERRY AND CAWTHERAY GOALS EARN U18S WIN AT HAVERHILL January 29, 2010
Tom Perry: On the scoresheet last night Dave King's U18s won 2-1 at Haverhill Rovers last night. Goals from Tom Perry and Lewis Cawt... [MORE]

A LOOK AHEAD TO MONDAY'S LOCAL DERBY January 29, 2010
  The Reserves are at home to Harwich & Parkeston Reserves on Saturday, the next 1st Team match is on Monday when Cornar... [MORE]

BRANTHAM ATHLETIC RES. 4 LONG MELFORD RES. 2 January 26, 2010
Brantham Ath. Res. 4 Long Melford Res. 2 Saturday 23 January 2010 We started well and knocked the ball about for the 1... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 MARCH TOWN UNITED 1: MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS January 24, 2010
Long Melford    0 - 1   March Town United ... [MORE]

MELFORD SET TO SIGN MIDFIELDER RHYS EARL January 20, 2010
The recent successful spell has meant that Melford are adding to their playing strength by attracting players to th... [MORE]

RESULTS FORECAST/CRICKET NETS/LMFC COLTS/FIXTURE CHANGE January 19, 2010
RESULTS FORECAST: There were no winners last week in the Results Forecast so the prize fund for this week should... [MORE]

LATEST INSTALLMENT OF CHENOBERET'S CLUB NOTES January 15, 2010
The freeze has been devastating for Melford with a lack of games all round, and with no games little income into the Club.  At tr... [MORE]

THREE YEARS AND COUNTING FOR CLUB WEBSITE January 11, 2010
www.stoneylands.com has now been online for 3 years. Thank you to everyone who has contributed news and other items to the webs... [MORE]

ANOTHER MATCH POSTPONED January 11, 2010
The Stoneylands pitch is still frozen and covered with snow so Wednesday night's U18 match against Halstead Town has been postponed. Wea... [MORE]

SNOW JOKE FOR MELFORD AS BOTH MATCHES CALLED OFF January 08, 2010
The big freeze continues to disrupt football all over the country and it is no exception at Melford. Both this weekend's fixtures (1st Team home v F... [MORE]

TRAINING CANCELLED TONIGHT / RESULTS FORECAST January 07, 2010
Unsurprisingly, training for the 1st Team, Reserves and U18s has been cancelled tonight. Saturday's matches (1st Team home v Fakenham and Reserves... [MORE]

PLAYERS URGED TO SUPPORT RESULTS FORECAST January 05, 2010
Although the Results Forecast continues to receive good support in the village, only a handful of forms were sold at... [MORE]

GARY MCSWEENEY INJURY UPDATE + CLUB NOTES January 03, 2010
GARY MCSWEENEY RECEIVES TREATMENT FROM ASSISTANT MANAGER JASON MAHER. Melford boss Geoff Cleal has told www.stoneylands.com that, afte... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 4 SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN 2: MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS January 02, 2010
JUSTIN CRISSELL: Scored his first Melford goal today ... [MORE]

CLUB NOTES FROM CHENOBERET (31 DECEMBER 2009) December 31, 2009
After a good build up to the final game of 2009, Melford came unstuck against a rampant Halstead Town at ... [MORE]

HALSTEAD TOWN 6 LONG MELFORD 0: MATCH REPORT FROM ROSEMARY LANE December 28, 2009
... [MORE]

SQUAD FOR HALSTEAD TOWN MATCH December 26, 2009
The squad for the 1st Team match at Halstead Town on Monday 28th December (3pm KO) will be announced on the Noticeboard tomorrow mor... [MORE]

BOXING DAY LOCAL DERBY POSTPONED December 24, 2009
After a pitch inspection earlier today the match against Cornard United on Boxing Day has been... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD FC CHRISTMAS NEWS BULLETIN December 21, 2009
1st Team Manager Geoff Cleal would like to wish everyone at the club a "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for all your hard w... [MORE]

TRAINING CANCELLED TONIGHT December 17, 2009
1st Team Manager Geoff Cleal has cancelled tonight's training session at Stoneylands due to the weather. ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD RES. 0 HALSTEAD TOWN RES. 1: MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS December 12, 2009
  0 - 1  Ridge... [MORE]

MELFORD SIGN STRIKER SAM BANYA December 07, 2009
Sam Banya in his AFC Sudbury days (Photo: Suffolk Free Press) Melfor... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 2 SWAFFHAM TOWN 1: MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS December 05, 2009
LIAM CAWTHERAY: Scored his third goal of the season today   ... [MORE]

VIEW FROM THE DUGOUT: UPDATE FROM GEOFF CLEAL December 03, 2009
" First of all thank you to Jason, my assisant manager, for h... [MORE]

TONIGHT'S U18 MATCH AT BRANTHAM ATHLETIC POSTPONED December 02, 2009
U18s manager Dave King has confirmed that tonight's Ridgeons Youth League fixture at Brantham Athletic is OFF. This means the U18s' nex... [MORE]

KICK OFF TIMES OVER CHRISTMAS PERIOD CONFIRMED December 01, 2009
Kick off times for the 1st Team matches over the Christmas period are as follows: Long Melford v Cornard United (Boxing Day)...11... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD RES. 2 AFC SUDBURY RES. 0: MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS November 28, 2009
  2 - 0  ... [MORE]

SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN 0 LONG MELFORD 1: MATCH REPORT FROM CATONS LANE November 19, 2009
   0 - 1   ... [MORE]

LATEST INSTALLMENT OF CLUB NOTES FROM CHENOBERET November 17, 2009
Nice to start with some good news, we won very well away to Fakenham last Saturday and will now start to climb the table, we hope.... [MORE]

FAKENHAM TOWN 1 LONG MELFORD 4: MATCH REPORT FROM CLIPBUSH PARK November 14, 2009
   1 - 4   ... [MORE]

AFC SUDBURY RESERVES 1 LONG MELFORD RESERVES 1: MATCH REPORT FROM ADY PERRY November 12, 2009
AFC Sudbury Res. 1 Long Melford Res. 1 Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division (South), Saturday 7th November 2009 We started well t... [MORE]

JUSTIN CRISSELL ON FAKENHAM TOWN SIX POINTER November 11, 2009
Melford travel to Fakenham Town on Saturday for a bottom of the table clash that bot... [MORE]

MELFORD ANNOUNCE THREE NEW APPOINTMENTS November 11, 2009
First Team Manager Geoff Cleal has announced three new appointments to bolster the club’s backroom sta... [MORE]

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM UNDER 14 BLUES' HOLLAND TOUR November 10, 2009
Thanks to Andy Fuller for sending in these photographs of the U14 Blues (they were U13s at the time) tour of Holland in 2008... ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 1 THETFORD TOWN 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS November 07, 2009
... [MORE]

DISS TOWN 5 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT November 01, 2009
  5 - 1  ... [MORE]

CLUB SEEKING NEW RESERVES/U18S COACH October 30, 2009
Newly appointed 1st Team Manager Geoff Cleal will continue to coach the 1st Team squad and oversee the Reserves/U18s, we are looking fo... [MORE]

U18S SUFFER FIRST LEAGUE DEFEAT AT WIVENHOE TOWN October 29, 2009
Wivenhoe Town U18s 5 Long Melford U18s 1 Ridgeons Youth League South Division, Wednesday 28 October 2009 ... [MORE]

VIEW FROM THE DUGOUT: FIRST UPDATE FROM NEW MELFORD MANAGER GEOFF CLEAL October 28, 2009
After two matches in charge I asked newly appointed Melford Manager Geoff Cleal to share his thoughts on his appointment and his pla... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 HALSTEAD TOWN 2 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS October 27, 2009
   0 - 2   ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 GODMANCHESTER ROVERS 4 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS October 24, 2009
... [MORE]

STATEMENT FROM LONG MELFORD FOOTBALL CLUB DIRECTORS October 23, 2009
The club’s Directors have announced that last night Steve Rogers was relieved of his... [MORE]

HYETT BRACE EARNS UNDER 18S ANOTHER WIN October 21, 2009
Long Melford C&DYL U18's   2   Vs   1   Marks Tey (Sunday 18 October)   U18's ba... [MORE]

MELFORD RESERVES 4 CORNARD UTD RESERVES 2 : REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS October 19, 2009
Long Melford Res. 4 Cornard United Res. 2 Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South, Saturday 17 October 2009 This derby clash between two str... [MORE]

UNDER 18S CRASH OUT OF YOUTH LEAGUE CUP October 19, 2009
Brantham Athletic U18s 7 Long Melford U18s 1 Ridgeons Youth League Cup Round 1, Wednesday 14 October ... [MORE]

C&DYL U18S' GOOD RUN OF RESULTS CONTINUES October 14, 2009
Bullers FC  1  -  3   Long Melford U18's C&DYL (Sun 11 Oct)   C&DYL U18's made a return trip to... [MORE]

YARMOUTH MATCH DEFINITELY ON / TRIALS MATCH CANCELLED October 14, 2009
Two items of news: Club Secretary Richard Powell has confirmed that Saturday's 1st Team match at Great Yarmouth Town is definitely on. T... [MORE]

LMFC COLTS RACE NIGHT TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY October 14, 2009
The LMFC Colts' Race Night takes place this Saturday (17th October) at Long Melford Village Hall (7pm for a 7.30pm start). T... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 1 RANSOMES SPORTS 3 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS October 12, 2009
Long Melford 1 Ransomes Sports 3 (Suffolk Senior Cup Round 1, Saturday 10th October 2009) Back in the halcyon days Melford dominated t... [MORE]

PERRY GOOD WIN FOR DAVE KING'S U18S October 09, 2009
TOM PERRY: Scored a hat-trick Long Melford U18s 4 Hadleigh United U18s 1 Ridgeons Youth League South Division, Wednesd... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 1 WHITTON UNITED 1 October 06, 2009
... [MORE]

ANOTHER CONVINCING WIN FOR MALCOLM'S UNDER 18S ON SUNDAY October 06, 2009
 Lawford Lads  0 - 7   Long Melford U18's C&DYL (Sunday 4th October 2009)     Another convincing wi... [MORE]

GODMANCHESTER ROVERS 2 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM BEARSCROFT LANE October 04, 2009
   2 - 0   ... [MORE]

A WORD FROM JASON FREEMAN CEO OF TMH OUR MAIN CLUB SPONSOR October 03, 2009
PICTURED: JASON FREEMAN AT STONEYLANDS LAST MONTH It seems that this is a year for losses. Not just in football matches, for most pe... [MORE]

NEW PLAYERS WELCOME AT TRIALS MATCH October 02, 2009
Melford Manager Steve Rogers has arranged a Trials Match for Wednesday 14th October (7.00pm start at Stoneylands... [MORE]

COPLESTONIANS U18S 1 LONG MELFORD U18S 5 : MATCH REPORT FROM LAST NIGHT October 02, 2009
Coplestonians U18s 1 Long Melford U18s 5 Ridgeons Youth League South Division, Thursday 1st October 2009 ... [MORE]

UNDER 18S ON CLOUD NINE AS BELL STRIKES FOUR September 29, 2009
Long Melford U18s 9 Brooklands 0 Colchester & District Youth League, Sunday 27 September 2009 A near full strength side only missing ... [MORE]

UPDATE ON CLUB SPONSORS/ADVERTISERS September 24, 2009
The club would like to thank the following sponsors: Long Melford Post Office, who have renewed their advert in our matchday programme, ... [MORE]

WHITTON UNITED 3 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT OF FA VASE REPLAY September 23, 2009
... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 2 WHITTON UNITED 2 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS September 19, 2009
... [MORE]

UNDER 18S MAKE RIDGEONS YOUTH CUP PROGRESS September 18, 2009
Framlingham Town U18s 1 Long Melford U18s 1 (Melford won 4-1 on penalties AET) Ridgeons Youth Cup Preliminary Round, ... [MORE]

ASHLEY SKEGGS RE-SIGNS IN TIME FOR VASE CLASH September 16, 2009
Ashley Skeggs has re-signed for Long Melford FC. Ashley has had two successful spells at Stoneylands most recently he played 15 matc... [MORE]

NEW RESERVES MANAGER AND CLUB PHYSIO September 14, 2009
The club is pleased to announce the following two appointments – Adie Perry is the new Reserves manager ... [MORE]

THETFORD TOWN 3 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM MUNDFORD ROAD September 13, 2009
  3 - 1   ... [MORE]

JUSTIN DEENY SIGNS FOR BRANTHAM ATHLETIC September 10, 2009
23-year-old midfielder Justin Deeny has left Melford to join Ridgeons Division One promotion ho... [MORE]

HISTON U18S 8 LONG MELFORD U18S 2 : MATCH REPORT FROM GLASSWELL STADIUM September 10, 2009
   8 - 2   FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round, Wednesday 09 S... [MORE]

SPARE SEATS AVAILABLE ON COACH TO HISTON September 07, 2009
U18s Manager Dave King has organised a coach to take the players, officials and supporters to the FA Youth Cup tie at Histon on Wedn... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 STOWMARKET TOWN 3 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS September 05, 2009
    0 - 3  &n... [MORE]

UNDER 18S DRAW FIRST MATCH OF THE SEASON September 03, 2009
Long Melford U18s 3 - 3 FC Clacton U18s Ridgeons Youth League South Division, Wednesday 2nd September 2009 ... [MORE]

CLUB NEWS: UPDATE ON FLOODLIGHTS / RESULTS FORECAST September 01, 2009
The floodlights have been looked at and the problem now appears to be solved. Therefore the U18s' league match against FC Clacton to... [MORE]

JASON FREEMAN WILL ATTEND STOWMARKET TOWN MATCH September 01, 2009
Jason Freeman, Co-Managing Director ... [MORE]

BRANTHAM ATHLETIC 2 LONG MELFORD 2 August 31, 2009
  2 - 2  ... [MORE]

UNDER 18S RECORD FRIENDLY VICTORY AGAINST NOTLEY YOUTH August 30, 2009
Long Melford U18s 2 Notley Youth 0 Pre Season Friendly, Sunday 30 August 2009 Goals from Tommy Perry (who signed today) and an own goal g... [MORE]

MELFORD SIGN MIDFIELDER MIKE JACOBS August 30, 2009
The club would like to welcome new signing Mike Jacobs, a 24-year-old central midfielder, to Long Melford FC. Mike, ... [MORE]

SWAFFHAM TOWN 2 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM SHOEMAKERS LANE August 29, 2009
   2 - 0   Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 29 August 2009 A goal in eac... [MORE]

RESERVES MAKE WINNING START TO 2009/10 CAMPAIGN August 29, 2009
In their first league match of the 2009/10 season Melford Reserves won 2-1 against Stanway Rovers Reserves, surprisingly this match had a hi... [MORE]

MATCH REPORT FROM U18S' FRIENDLY AT FELIXSTOWE & WALTON August 28, 2009
Felixstowe & Walton U18s  3  -   0  Long Melford U18s   The 3-0 score line in our second friendly of the curren... [MORE]

BANK HOLIDAY HOME MATCH V BRANTHAM ATHLETIC SWITCHED TO BRANTHAM August 28, 2009
The First Team's home match against Brantham Athletic, scheduled to take place on Monday 31 August (bank holiday), has been ... [MORE]

LATEST UPDATE ON MELFORD'S INJURED PLAYERS August 27, 2009
Striker Dan Manser (pictured) attended hospital on Monday evening and will undergo a further ex... [MORE]

UPDATE ON NEW RESERVE TEAM SIGNINGS August 26, 2009
ASHLEY COLLINS: Scored 21 goals for Tiptree Utd Reserves last season Melford Rese... [MORE]

GRINDROD AT THE DOUBLE TO EARN 4-4 DRAW IN FINAL FRIENDLY August 26, 2009
DANIEL GRINDROD: Scored twice last night Long Melford Reserves 4 Sudbury Athletic 4 Pre Season Friendly, Tuesday 25 August 2009 ... [MORE]

MELFORD SIGN STRIKER STEVE ELLIOTT August 24, 2009
Steve Elliott has signed after impressing Melford manager Steve Rogers during a recent friendly. Steve, 26, and his partner li... [MORE]

ACTION PHOTOGRAPHS FROM TEAM BURY MATCH August 24, 2009
... [MORE]

GROUND IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE WITH NEW ADMISSION KIOSK August 24, 2009
The club would like to thank Mick Brown for assembling a new admission kiosk at Stoneylands. It is a big improvement on the wooden hut we previously... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 TEAM BURY 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS August 22, 2009
   0 - 1 ... [MORE]

DAN GRINDROD RETURNS TO MELFORD AFTER SHORT SPELL AT WIVENHOE TOWN August 20, 2009
DANIEL GRINDROD: Back at Stoneylands Long serving Melford player Daniel Grindrod has decided to return to the club after spending ... [MORE]

RESERVES LOSE 2-1 AT HOME TO WEST CLACTON August 19, 2009
Melford Reserves' mixed pre-season (2 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats) continued last night with a 2-1 home defeat against a young West Clac... [MORE]

FIRST PLAYER PROFILE OF THE 2009/10 SEASON : JUSTIN DEENY August 17, 2009
  The first Melford player to go under the spotlight this season is 23-year-old midfielder Justin D... [MORE]

MELFORD STRENGTHEN DEFENCE WITH GARY MCSWEENEY SIGNING August 17, 2009
Melford Manager Steve Rogers has bolstered his defensive options with the signing of 26-year-ol... [MORE]

ACTION PHOTOGRAPHS FROM DOWNHAM TOWN MATCH August 17, 2009
... [MORE]

HARD FOUGHT VICTORY FOR U18S AGAINST COGGESHALL: MATCH REPORT August 16, 2009
  Long Melford U18s 2 Coggeshall Town U18s 0 Pre Season Friendly, Friday 14 August 2009   This was the Under 18... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 2 DOWNHAM TOWN 2 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS August 16, 2009
   2 - 2   ... [MORE]

RESERVES WIN 4-3 AT FELIXSTOWE IN PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY August 15, 2009
Long Melford Reserves won this pre-season friendly at Felixstowe 4-3 thanks to goals from Ashley Collins (2), Dan Grindrod and John ... [MORE]

DAVE KING'S U18S IN ACTION AT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT August 14, 2009
Dave King's U18s (Ridgeons) play their first pre-season friendly tonight. Coggeshall Town  U18s are the visitors to Stoneylands... [MORE]

JUSTIN DEENY ON THE SCORESHEET BUT RESERVES LOSE TO TIPTREE HEATH August 12, 2009
JUSTIN DEENY: Scored for the Reserves last night Long Melford Res. 1 Tiptree Heath 3 Friendly, Tuesday 11 August 2009 A good ru... [MORE]

COGGESHALL TOWN U18 FRIENDLY BROUGHT FORWARD A WEEK August 12, 2009
U18s (Ridgeons) boss Dave King has announced that his side's friendly against Coggeshall Town U18s has been brought forward a week. Th... [MORE]

ACTION PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SATURDAY'S MATCH AT GORLESTON August 11, 2009
... [MORE]

GORLESTON 3 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM EMERALD PARK August 08, 2009
   3 - 1   Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 08 August 2009 Within th... [MORE]

MELFORD MAKE TRIP TO GORLESTON ON SATURDAY TO BEGIN THEIR 2009/10 SEASON August 07, 2009
After an unbeaten pre-season Melford kick off their 2009/10 Ridgeons League campaign on Saturd... [MORE]

FIVE MORE PLAYERS FROM LAST SEASON'S SQUAD RE-SIGN FOR 2009/10 August 05, 2009
Five more players who were at Melford last season have re-signed for the 2009/10 season. Ja... [MORE]

LIAM CAWTHERAY RETURNS TO MELFORD AND TWO NEW ARRIVALS August 05, 2009
LIAM CAWTHERAY: Back at Melford after a year away from the club Liam Cawtheray has left AFC Sudbury to return t... [MORE]

RESERVES SQUANDER TWO GOAL LEAD AT SOUTHMINSTER August 05, 2009
Having taken a 2-0 lead the Reserves lost 5-2 at Southminster St Leonards of the Essex Olympian League tonight in a pre-seaso... [MORE]

MELFORD ANNOUNCE BIGGEST SPONSORSHIP DEAL IN CLUB'S HISTORY August 04, 2009
  Long Melford Football Club, formed in 1868, among the oldest Football Clubs in the country, have announced a new Sponso... [MORE]

COSTELLO WONDER STRIKE ENSURES MELFORD FINISH PRE-SEASON UNBEATEN August 04, 2009
DEAN COSTELLO: On the scoresheet tonight Long Melford 1 Glemsford & Cavendish 1 Pre-Season Friendly, Tuesday 4th Aug... [MORE]

ACTION PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SATURDAY'S 1ST TEAM V GIBBO'S SELECT XI FRIENDLY August 03, 2009
... [MORE]

UPDATE FROM U18S BOSS DAVE KING: NEW SIGNING AND ANOTHER FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED August 03, 2009
Ridgeons U18s manager Dave King is pleased to announce an important signing to strengthen his squad. Talented centre half Luke Mitche... [MORE]

HEDINGHAMS UNITED 0 LONG MELFORD RESERVES 0 : REPORT FROM SIBLE HEDINGHAM August 02, 2009
Hedinghams United 0 Long Melford Reserves 0 Pre-Season Friendly, Saturday 01 August 2009   A visit to the slopes of Sible Hed... [MORE]

GIBBO'S SELECT XI PUT IN GOOD DISPLAY BUT 1ST TEAM WIN IN THE END August 01, 2009
  Gibbo's Select XI, a team made up of current and former Melford players,supporters and LMFC Colts managers and dads, ke... [MORE]

SATURDAY'S KICK OFF TIMES / U18 MATCH CANCELLED July 31, 2009
The 1st Team v Gibbo's Dads & Supporters XI match on Saturday 1st August will kick off at 2.00pm at Stoneylands. Please note the ear... [MORE]

GRAHAM TAYLOR APPOINTED NEW LONG MELFORD RESERVES MANAGER July 31, 2009
GRAHAM TAYLOR: New Melford Reserves boss   The club is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Taylor as the new Long Melf... [MORE]

'I'M GLAD I SIGNED' - NEW ARRIVAL KYLE GENCH ON JOINING MELFORD July 30, 2009
KYLE GENCH IN ACTION ON SATURDAY   Melford are delighted to announce the signing of creative midfielder/forward Kyle G... [MORE]

TWO MORE PLAYERS FROM LAST SEASON'S SQUAD RE-SIGN: ADAM KEMP AND BEN HYETT July 30, 2009
ADAM KEMP: Has had a good pre-season   Two more players from last season's Melford squad have signed up fo... [MORE]

UPDATE FROM THE UNDER 18S : TWO MORE FRIENDLIES ARRANGED July 29, 2009
  The Under 18s (Ridgeons team) have arranged another pre-season friendly, they will play at home to Coggeshall on Friday 21st... [MORE]

LONG SERVING MELFORD PLAYERS TONY FRENCH AND MARK DACK RE-SIGN FOR 2009/10 July 29, 2009
       Experienced defenders Mark Dack and Tony French are the latest players from last season's Melford squa... [MORE]

'I LOVE TO SCORE GOALS' - STRIKER ADAM FLACK SIGNS July 29, 2009
ADAM FLACK: IN ACTION ON SATURDAY AGAINST DEDHAM OLD BOYS   The club would like to welcome new signing Adam Flack to Long Melfor... [MORE]

DAN STATHAM ON THE SCORESHEET BUT RESERVES SLIP TO DEFEAT July 29, 2009
DAN STATHAM: On the scoresheet last night v Clare Town but the Reserves lost 2-1   The conditions were near perfect for last nig... [MORE]

MELFORD RECEIVE MAJOR BOOST AS ERROL DURELL SIGNS July 28, 2009
  With the start of the 2009/10 season just 10 days away, Melford have received a major boost with news that 22-year-old defen... [MORE]

RESERVES MANAGER RYAN OWENS MOVES TO WIVENHOE TOWN July 27, 2009
  Ryan Owens has left the club to become the new Wivenhoe Town Reserves manager. Ryan had been Long Melford Reserves manager since ... [MORE]

ACTION PHOTOGRAPHS FROM DEDHAM OLD BOYS CLASH July 26, 2009
Adam King prepares to take a corner Dean Costello on the ball Mark Dack closes down a Dedham forward   ... [MORE]

MELFORD HANDED HOME DRAW IN SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP July 24, 2009
  Melford have been drawn at home to Ipswich-based side Ransomes Sports in the Suffolk Senior Cup 1st Round. Ransomes Spo... [MORE]

MELFORD WILL BEGIN SEASON WITH TRIP TO GORLESTON July 24, 2009
EMERALD PARK: Where Melford will begin their 2009/10 season   The 2009/10 Ridgeons League Division One fixtures were released ea... [MORE]

FORMER CAPTAIN JUSTIN CRISSELL AND JUSTIN DEENY SIGN July 20, 2009
JUSTIN CRISSELL: Signed for Melford on dual registration basis   Justin Crissell has signed Ridgeons League forms for Melfo... [MORE]

INTERVIEW WITH NEW SIGNING DECHLAN COSTELLO July 20, 2009
  28-year-old central defender Dechlan Costello made his Melford debut in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Ilford. Thank you to Dec for ... [MORE]

REACTION TO ILFORD FRIENDLY AND MESSAGE FROM ILFORD BOSS CHRIS WOOD July 19, 2009
  Melford Manager Steve Rogers and Head Coach Geoff Cleal were very satisfied with the performance against a strong Ilford team on ... [MORE]

NEW SIGNING PLUS THREE MORE PLAYERS FROM LAST SEASON RE-SIGN July 17, 2009
  We would like to welcome new signing Dechlan Costello to Long Melford Football Club and wish him an enjoyable and successful spel... [MORE]

TRIALS NIGHT FOR YOUTH PLAYERS AND GOALKEEPERS ON THURSDAY July 17, 2009
  We are holding a trials night on Thursday 23rd July 2009. In particular we are targeting youth (aged 16+) and look... [MORE]

MELFORD RETAIN THE SERVICES OF DEAN COSTELLO July 16, 2009
  The club has retained the services of Dean Costello for the new season.   The 25-year-old winger ... [MORE]

NEW PLAYERS WANTED FOR UNDER 8, UNDER 9 AND UNDER 10 TEAMS July 15, 2009
  Long Melford FC Colts Under 8s, Under 9s and Under 10s are looking to sign new players ahead of the 2009/10 season. For further i... [MORE]

GOALKEEPER PAUL WOOD RE-SIGNS FOR 2009/10 SEASON July 13, 2009
  The club is delighted to announce that Paul Wood has re-signed for the 2009/10 season.   The former Spurs, Barnet and ... [MORE]

CLUB CONFIRMS UNDER 18 MANAGEMENT TEAM FOR 2009/10 SEASON July 12, 2009
  After careful consideration and consultation with those involved, First Team Manager Steve Rogers has established his line up of ... [MORE]

TWO PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY MATCHES CANCELLED July 09, 2009
  Two pre-season friendlies scheduled to take place at Stoneylands have been cancelled to help protect the pitch in light of t... [MORE]

KICK OFF TIMES FOR WOODBRIDGE ATHLETIC DOUBLE HEADER CONFIRMED July 07, 2009
  Kick off times for the pre-season double header against Woodbridge Athletic on Saturday 11 July 2009 at Stoneylands are as follow... [MORE]

UPDATE ON GROUND IMPROVEMENTS FROM STEVE ROGERS July 06, 2009
THE NEW STAND NEXT TO THE TEA HUT   As regular visitors to the website will know, big changes have been made at Stoney... [MORE]

FA VASE AND FA YOUTH CUP DRAWS RELEASED July 01, 2009
  Melford have received a bye in the FA Vase First Round Qualifying and will be at home to Whitton United in the Second Round Qualifying ... [MORE]

FRIENDLY AGAINST GIBBO'S SUPPORTERS & DADS XI MOVED TO AUGUST July 01, 2009
  Unfortunately the club has had to postpone Saturday's pre-season friendly against Gibbo's Supporters and Dads XI.   De... [MORE]

TWO TRIALS NIGHTS TO TAKE PLACE NEXT WEEK June 30, 2009
  The Senior section of the club is holding Trials Nights on Tuesday 7th July and Thursday 9th July. The trials are open to any... [MORE]

IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO CHANGING ROOMS: PHOTOGRAPHS June 26, 2009
The seats in our changing rooms. Before...       After...       The showers...     &nbs... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER LEAVES MELFORD FOR WIVENHOE TOWN June 22, 2009
  Long Melford FC General Manager Paul Grainger has left the club to take up the position of assistant manager at Ridgeons League Premier Divi... [MORE]

LEAGUE CONSTITUTION FOR 2009/10 AGREED AND CUP DRAWS ANNOUNCED June 20, 2009
  The 2009/10 league constitution was agreed at today's Ridgeons League AGM.   There will be 19 teams in Division One this season, with... [MORE]

MILDENHALL TOWN WILL VISIT STONEYLANDS FOR PRE-SEASON ENCOUNTER June 17, 2009
  Ridgeons League Premier Division side Mildenhall Town will visit Stoneylands to play our First Team in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday... [MORE]

LATEST UPDATE ON MINI SOCCER PITCH PROGRESS June 17, 2009
    ... [MORE]

U13 REDS AWARD WINNERS AT PRESENTATION DAY June 16, 2009
Long Melford U13 Reds at the Presentation Day (with thanks to Steve Gates for sending in photo)   Details of the U13 Reds award wi... [MORE]

RIDGEONS LEAGUE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY June 16, 2009
  The Ridgeons League AGM ahead of the 2009/10 season takes place on Saturday 20 June at Diss Town Football Club.   Ridgeons Division O... [MORE]

PROGRESS CONTINUES ON MINI SOCCER PITCH : LATEST PHOTOGRAPHS June 14, 2009
      With thanks to Steve Rogers for sending in the photographs.... [MORE]

50 PLAYERS ATTEND FIRST TRAINING SESSION June 12, 2009
  Pre-season training for the Senior section of the club got under way last night and there was a good turnout of 50 players, including severa... [MORE]

ADMISSION PRICES FOR PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES AND 2009/10 SEASON CONFIRMED June 12, 2009
  The admission charges for ALL pre-season fixtures at Stoneylands will be £2.00 for adults and £1.00 for concessions. As in previou... [MORE]

STATEMENT FROM LONG MELFORD FC BOARD OF DIRECTORS June 12, 2009
  Statement from LMFC Board of Directors   Long Melford Football Club has parted company with Under 18s manager Trevor Warren... [MORE]

TRAINING STARTS TONIGHT / COLNE ENGAINE FRIENDLY FIXTURE ADDED June 11, 2009
  Pre-season training begins tonight for all three senior teams (new players are also welcome to attend). Training takes place at Fr... [MORE]

FOUR MORE FIXTURES ADDED TO RESERVES' PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE June 09, 2009
  The following three friendlies have been added to Ryan Owens' (pictured above) Reserves' pre-season:   Home v Thetford Town Rese... [MORE]

PHOTOGRAPHS OF NEW MINI SOCCER PITCH DEVELOPMENT June 09, 2009
  Progress continues to be made at Stoneylands on the Colts' new Mini Soccer Pitch. Thank you to First Team Manager Steve Roger... [MORE]

FA SKILLS DAY TAKES PLACE AT AFC SUDBURY IN AUGUST June 09, 2009
An FA Skills Day for 5 to 11 year olds is taking place at AFC Sudbury on Monday 3rd August 2009.  The times of the sessions, which are free, ar... [MORE]

WIDE RANGE OF ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 2009/10 SEASON June 08, 2009
  The club will be offering a wide range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities for the 2009/10 season, including:   Programme &a... [MORE]

DETAILS OF AWARD WINNERS AT YESTERDAY'S PRESENTATION DAY June 07, 2009
  The club held its awards day for the 2008/09 season yesterday at Stoneylands. The main club awards were as follows (details from t... [MORE]

U13 BLUES FINISH THEIR SEASON WITH A WIN AT MALDON TOWN June 02, 2009
  Going into their final game of the 2008/09 season, Mick Spurway's U13 Blues knew a win at Maldon on Sunday would be enough to... [MORE]

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM DAY TWO OF WORK PARTY WEEKEND June 01, 2009
                    With thanks to Sasha Bradford aka Vixen and Steve ... [MORE]

WORK PARTY WEEKEND OFF TO A PRODUCTIVE START May 30, 2009
  The club's preparations for the 2009/10 season continued today with a group of volunteers including officials, players and supporters... [MORE]

INTERVIEW WITH MELFORD MANAGER STEVE ROGERS May 18, 2009
Melford manager Steve Rogers has been at  the club  for just under 5 months now. From day one he has worked hard to improve... [MORE]

JAKE WELCH ON TARGET FROM THE SPOT AS U10 BLUES WIN LEAGUE CUP May 18, 2009
(Picture supplied by Jane Crawford)   Congratulations go to Long Melford U10 Blues who won their League Cup Final at Stanway Rovers FC o... [MORE]

MELFORD FINISH WITH A WIN: MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS May 03, 2009
DANIEL STATHAM SCORED MELFORD'S WINNER, THE MELFORD CAPTAIN HAD EARLIER RECEIVED THE SUPPORTERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR TROPHY FROM LONG TIME SUPPORTER ... [MORE]

MELFORD CAPTAIN DANIEL STATHAM RECEIVES AWARD THEN STRIKES WINNER May 02, 2009
CAPTAIN MARVEL: Supporter Patrick Parmenter presents Melford captain Dan Statham with his trophy   It couldn't have been scripted better - Me... [MORE]

HARWICH & PARKESTON U18 3 LONG MELFORD U18 4 : MATCH REPORT FROM JAMIE ARRON April 29, 2009
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron reports on his side's 4-3 win at Harwich & Parkeston on Monday 27 April 2009   On a miserable wet day the... [MORE]

THANK YOU TO CHILTON OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND SUPPORT April 29, 2009
  We would like to thank Andy and Steve Gates at Chilton Office Supplies for their hard work and generosity in producing the club’s matchday p... [MORE]

MELFORD CAPTAIN DAN STATHAM WINS SUPPORTERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD April 27, 2009
CAPTAIN MARVEL: Dan Statham is a worthy winner of this season's award   Congratulations from everyone at the club go to Melford captain Dan S... [MORE]

RESERVES END SEASON ON A HIGH NOTE : MATCH REPORT April 26, 2009
  Long Melford Reserves 3 Brantham Athletic Reserves 1 Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South, Saturday 25 April 2009   The home team t... [MORE]

THETFORD TOWN 5 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM MUNDFORD ROAD April 25, 2009
  5 - 1   Ridgeons League Division One, Friday 24 April 2009, 7.45pm   After a run of good results, depleted Melford were ... [MORE]

U18 CAPTAIN JAMIE ARRON ON BRANTHAM DEFEAT April 23, 2009
  Long Melford U18 Captain Jamie Arron on his side's 1-3 defeat at Brantham Athletic on Monday 20 April 2009   From the off Brantham to... [MORE]

PRE-SEASON TRAINING START DATE AND FRIENDLY FIXTURES ANNOUNCED April 22, 2009
  Melford manager Steve Rogers has been busy over the past few weeks organising his team's 2009/10 pre-season schedule. Melford will... [MORE]

STATEMENT FROM LONG MELFORD FC BOARD OF DIRECTORS April 21, 2009
  Statement released today from the Long Melford FC Board of Directors:   With only two games left to play this season, ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 SWAFFHAM TOWN 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS April 19, 2009
  0 - 0   Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 18 April 2009, 3.00pm   It looked as if Melford would take an early lead when ... [MORE]

MIKE DAVIS ON NEW FITNESS COACH ROLE April 16, 2009
  "As some of you may be aware of through reading the programme or articles on the website, it was decided that players leaving the treatment ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS BULLETIN April 15, 2009
The U18s entertain Witham Town tonight (7.30pm kick off at Stoneylands) in their final home match of the season. A Charity Match is taking ... [MORE]

DOWNHAM TOWN 1 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM THE MEMORIAL GROUND April 13, 2009
  1 - 1   Ridgeons League Division One, Monday 13 April 2009, 3.00pm   For the opening twenty minutes the home team outpl... [MORE]

JOCKEYS HOLD WHIP HAND AS MELFORD SEE RED April 12, 2009
  4 - 0  Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 11 April 2009, 3.00pm   With only 4 points picked up away from Stoneyland... [MORE]

HONOURS EVEN IN U18 LOCAL DERBY : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS April 11, 2009
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron reports on last night's 2-2 draw v Cornard United at Stoneylands (Attendance 71)   Melford came back twice t... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 1 CORNARD UNITED 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS April 07, 2009
ONE IN TWO : Danny Stokes has now scored 13 goals in 26 appearances for Melford.     1 - 1  Ridgeons League ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD FC NEWS BULLETIN INCLUDING STALLIONS TOURNAMENT DETAILS April 07, 2009
The annual Stallions Tournament takes place on Good Friday (11am start at Stoneylands). This is a fun day for all the family arranged by the Col... [MORE]

TEN MEN MELFORD DEFEATED AT HAVERHILL : REPORT FROM JAMIE ARRON April 07, 2009
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron on last night's 1-3 defeat at Haverhill Rovers   Being reduced to only 10 players wasn't the build up we were... [MORE]

STEVE ROGERS ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BACKROOM STAFF April 07, 2009
  Statement from First Team Manager Steve Rogers: “ I am pleased to announce two changes within the backroom staff at Stoneylands. Geoff Cleal... [MORE]

LOCAL RIVALS CORNARD UNITED VISIT STONEYLANDS ON MONDAY : MATCH PREVIEW April 04, 2009
  V A. J. Pope D.J. Bigg M. Bigg Ridgeons League Division One, Monday 06 April 2009, Admission £4.00 (£2.00 Concessions), 32... [MORE]

TIPTREE UNITED RES. 2 LONG MELFORD RES. 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM CHAPEL ROAD April 03, 2009
LUKE SIMPSON : Has now scored 9 goals for the Reserves this season   Tiptree Utd Res. 2 Long Melford Res. 1 Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division ... [MORE]

GORLESTON 2 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM EMERALD PARK April 01, 2009
DEAN COSTELLO: Scored a spectacular goal at Emerald Park     2 - 1  Ridgeons League Division One, Tuesday 31 March... [MORE]

MELFORD SIGN ADAM KEMP AND JOE PETERS AHEAD OF TRANSFER DEADLINE March 31, 2009
  Melford have made two signings ahead of today's transfer deadline - 33-year-old forward Adam Kemp returns to the club and 22-year-old c... [MORE]

HARWICH CHARITY CUP DRAW / TREADFIRST LEAGUE CUP FINALS March 29, 2009
  Melford have been drawn away to Harwich & Parkeston in the first round of the Harwich Charity Cup. The tie is to be played at Harwich's ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 2 SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS March 28, 2009
  2 - 1  Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 28 March 2009, 3.00pm   Despite having several key players missing  an i... [MORE]

RICHARD GRIMSTER JOINS NEWMARKET TOWN & HENRY SCOTT RETURNS TO NEEDHAM MARKET March 27, 2009
  Long Melford Football Club have parted company with defender Richard Grimster (pictured) who has joined Newmarket Town and midfi... [MORE]

STANWAY ROVERS RES. 6 LONG MELFORD RES. 1 - MATCH REPORT March 26, 2009
TONY FRENCH : On target from the penalty spot   Stanway Rovers Reserves 6 Long Melford Reserves 1 Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 2 IPSWICH WANDERERS 2 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS March 24, 2009
    2 - 2     Ridgeons League Division One, Tuesday 24 March 2009, 7.45pm   The home team started brig... [MORE]

ADMISSION PRICES HALVED FOR IPSWICH WANDERERS REMATCH March 20, 2009
  Long Melford FC Vice Chairman Simon Garden has announced that admission prices will be cut by 50% for Tuesday night's match against Ipswich ... [MORE]

'A DISAPPOINTING NIGHT FOR US' - U18 CAPTAIN JAMIE ARRON ON CLACTON DEFEAT March 20, 2009
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron on last night's 0-1 defeat at FC Clacton   Last night was a disappointing night for us, away at Clacton. Ther... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD RESERVES 6 HARWICH & PARKESTON RESERVES 2 March 17, 2009
  Reserves manager Ryan Owens on his side's 6-2 home win v Harwich & Parkeston on Saturday 14 March 2009   With last week's Semi fi... [MORE]

TRAINING DATE CONFIRMED / FIXTURE CHANGES March 16, 2009
  1st Team Manager Steve Rogers has announced that training this week takes place on Wednesday, a day earlier than usual because on Thursday n... [MORE]

SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN 1 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM CATONS LANE March 15, 2009
  1 - 0  Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 14 March 2009, 3.00pm E. Goodman T.R. Trevers N.A. Woodward ... [MORE]

MATCH REPORT FROM THURSDAY'S LONG MELFORD XI FRIENDLY V HEDINGHAMS March 08, 2009
A good work out was the result of fast and furious friendly match against an excellent well balanced Hedingham side ,who top Division 1 of the Border ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 GODMANCHESTER ROVERS 3 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS March 08, 2009
   0 - 3   Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 07 March 2009 M.D. Burroughs M. Bigg I.K. Copping Despi... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD RESERVES 1 GRUNDISBURGH RESERVES 2 : MATCH REPORT FROM BLACKHOUSE LANE March 08, 2009
Long Melford Res. 1 - 2 Grundisburgh Res. Suffolk Senior Reserve Cup Semi Final, Saturday 07 March 2009   This entertaining match was fought o... [MORE]

SIMON LOFT SIGNS AHEAD OF GODMANCHESTER CLASH March 06, 2009
SIMON LOFT (PHOTO: www.afcsudbury.com)   Manager Steve Rogers has completed another signing - Simon Loft joins us from Braintree Town an... [MORE]

FORMER AFC SUDBURY DUO SIGN FOR MELFORD March 06, 2009
              DANNY STOKES         &nb... [MORE]

FC CLACTON 7 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM THE RUSH GREEN BOWL March 04, 2009
   7 - 0    Ridgeons League Division One, Tuesday 03 March 2009, 7.45pm C. Dale R. W. Chapman T. Joyce As t... [MORE]

'MY AIM IS TO BE A CONSTANT PART OF THE FUTURE AT MELFORD' - GEOFF CLEAL PROFILE March 02, 2009
  1st Team Coach Geoff Cleal has been a popular addition to the club's backroom staff since joining at the end of 2008, regularly receivi... [MORE]

'WE NEED TO TAKE THE GOOD THINGS ON TO CLACTON' - STEVE ROGERS ON DISS DEFEAT March 02, 2009
  Steve Rogers was understandably disappointed not to pick up a point at Diss Town on Saturday, with the Tangerines scoring the winner in the ... [MORE]

'EVERYBODY PLAYED WELL' - RESERVES BOSS RYAN OWENS ON CLACTON WIN March 01, 2009
  Reserves player/manager Ryan Owens on yesterday's 2-1 win against FC Clacton   With the Suffolk Reserve Cup Semi final just arou... [MORE]

DISS TOWN 2 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM BREWERS GREEN LANE February 28, 2009
ANTHONY CLARK : Scored his first goal in Ridgeons League football today     2 - 1  Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 28... [MORE]

MELFORD TRAVEL TO DISS TOWN ON SATURDAY : MATCH PREVIEW February 26, 2009
Diss Town in action v Saffron Walden last month (Photograph: Trevor Litchfield)     v  Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 2... [MORE]

'A VERY FRUSTRATING NIGHT' - UNDER 18 SKIPPER JAMIE ARRON ON TIPTREE STALEMATE February 26, 2009
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron on last night's 0-0 draw against Tiptree United at Stoneylands   A very frustrating night for Melford, after ... [MORE]

MELFORD SIGN HALSTEAD TOWN GOALKEEPER PAUL WOOD February 26, 2009
Paul Wood (photograph: www.halsteadtownfc.com)   Following the departure of keeper Floyd Croll, Melford are pleased to confirm the signing of... [MORE]

HEDINGHAMS UNITED WILL VISIT STONEYLANDS FOR FRIENDLY MATCH February 25, 2009
  Melford will entertain Hedinghams United on Wednesday 04 March 2009 in a friendly fixture (7.45pm kick off at Stoneylands).   Hedin... [MORE]

TRAINING DATE CONFIRMED / CLUB NOTES NOW ON GREEN UN SITE February 23, 2009
  1st Team Manager Steve Rogers has confirmed that this week's training session takes place on Thursday 26 February 2009 (a 7.15pm meet for a ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 2 STOWMARKET TOWN 5 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS February 21, 2009
TOM MILLAR : Scored his first goal in Ridgeons League football today      2 - 5    Ridgeons League Division On... [MORE]

IMPRESSIVE WOODBRIDGE REGISTER FRIENDLY WIN BUT GOOD WORKOUT FOR MELFORD February 20, 2009
ANTHONY CLARK: Showed his versatility by playing much of the second half in goal   Long Melford 'A' 0 - 3 Woodbridge Athletic   A mix ... [MORE]

EXPERIENCED DEFENDER MARK BENTERMAN SIGNS AHEAD OF STOWMARKET CLASH February 20, 2009
  The club is delighted to announce that last night manager Steve Rogers secured the signing of 27-year-old defender Mark Benterman. Mark is s... [MORE]

STEVE DAY ON LAST NIGHT'S MATCH AGAINST IPSWICH TOWN February 18, 2009
  Long Melford U12 Manager Steve Day on last night's match against Ipswich Town Academy U11 : 'We had a great night, there were lots... [MORE]

WOODBRIDGE ATHLETIC WILL VISIT STONEYLANDS ON THURSDAY FOR FRIENDLY February 16, 2009
  Melford will entertain SIL Senior Division side Woodbrige Athletic on Thursday 19 February 2009. The match kicks off at Stoneylands at 7.45p... [MORE]

TRAINING DATE SWITCHED / CLUB NOTES / COLTS RESULTS February 16, 2009
  1st Team Manager Steve Rogers has switched this week's training session to Wednesday 18 February.   This week's Club Notes written ... [MORE]

MELFORD PART COMPANY WITH GOALKEEPER FLOYD CROLL February 16, 2009
  Melford have parted company with goalkeeper Floyd Croll.   Floyd, 20, joined Melford from Tiptree United in September... [MORE]

HADLEIGH UNITED 6 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM THE MILLFIELD February 14, 2009
  6 - 1  Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 14 February 2009, 3.00pm C. Allan D. McLaughlin N. Morrison Melfo... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD RESERVES 1 DISS TOWN RESERVES 3 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS February 14, 2009
Long Melford Res. 1 Diss Town Res. 3 Chell Trophy 2nd Round 2nd Leg, Saturday 14 February 2009 Diss Town Res. win 3-2 on aggregate   Despite ... [MORE]

HENRY SCOTT ARRIVES ON LOAN FROM NEEDHAM MARKET February 13, 2009
  Melford have signed 19-year-old Henry Scott on loan from Ridgeons Premier Division club Needham Market. Henry, who can play in midfield... [MORE]

ANOTHER MATCH FALLS VICTIM TO WEATHER : U18 GAME OFF February 11, 2009
Tonight's U18 match against Witham Town is the latest fixture to fall victim to the weather. Heavy rainfall earlier this afternoon left the Stone... [MORE]

IPSWICH WANDERERS FIELDED INELIGIBLE PLAYER IN 1-1 DRAW AT MELFORD February 10, 2009
    Ipswich Wanderers fielded an ineligible player in their 1-1 draw at Melford in November. John Sargent, who was on loan from Wiven... [MORE]

CLUB'S WEEKEND FIXTURE LIST HIT BY THE WEATHER February 07, 2009
  The club's weekend schedule has been severely hit by the weather. The 1st Team's match at Downham Town was called off yesterday and the... [MORE]

1ST TEAM MATCH AT DOWNHAM POSTPONED / PITCH INSPECTION AT STONEYLANDS February 06, 2009
  Tomorrow's 1st Team match at Downham Town has been postponed - Downham's pitch is unplayable as it is covered in snow.   The Re... [MORE]

UNDER 9 UPDATE : FUNDRAISING EVENT & SPONSOR DETAILS February 05, 2009
Adie Copsey's U9s will be doing a sponsored run from the football club to the scout hut and back to earn themselves a warm tracksuit each, so if anyon... [MORE]

U18 LOCAL DERBY POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW February 03, 2009
  The U18 local derby between Melford and Cornard United scheduled for Wednesday 04 February 2009 has been postponed due to the snowfall over ... [MORE]

HALSTEAD TOWN 2 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM ROSEMARY LANE February 01, 2009
  2 - 0  Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 31 January 2009, 3.00pm C. Pearse D. McLaughlin M. Tant The ... [MORE]

LAST SEASON'S TOP SCORER ASHLEY SKEGGS RETURNS TO MELFORD January 29, 2009
  1st Team Manager Steve Rogers has announced the signing of 19-year-old Ashley Skeggs from Hadleigh United - it is hoped that Ashley wil... [MORE]

JAMIE ARRON ON LAST NIGHT'S U18 WIN AGAINST BRAINTREE TOWN January 29, 2009
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron reports on last night's 3-2 home win against Braintree Town   On a rainy day when I was half expect... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 DEBENHAM LC 5 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS January 24, 2009
LUKE HOUNSELL : In impressive form on his 17th birthday     0 - 5   Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 24 January ... [MORE]

MIKE DAVIS TAKES ON 1ST TEAM PHYSIO ROLE UNTIL END OF SEASON January 24, 2009
  The club is delighted to announce that Mike Davis has taken up the position of Long Melford Football Club 1st Team Physio until the end of t... [MORE]

BIG DERBY WIN TONIGHT FOR MELFORD RESERVES January 21, 2009
  1 - 0  Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South, Wednesday 21 January 2009, 7.45pm   The 70 plus crowd were treated, to a har... [MORE]

TONIGHT'S U18 MATCH AT TIPTREE UNITED FALLS VICTIM TO WEATHER January 20, 2009
  Tonight's U18 fixture at Tiptree United has been postponed as the Chapel Road pitch is unfit for play. It is proving to be a frustrating win... [MORE]

WEDNESDAY NIGHT'S RESERVES' DERBY SWITCHED TO STONEYLANDS January 19, 2009
  The Reserves' local derby against AFC Sudbury Reserves on Wednesday 21 January 2009 has been switched to Melford due to the King's Marsh pit... [MORE]

MELFORD MIDFIELDER STEVE CHISHOLM JOINS AFC SUDBURY January 19, 2009
  Steve Chisholm has decided to leave Melford and sign for AFC Sudbury where he will link up with former Melford players Steve Adams and Paul ... [MORE]

ROMANIAN VILLAGES THANK MELFORD FOR KIT DONATION January 19, 2009
  Paul Clark, of Romania Care, has written to thank us on behalf of several villages in northern Romania for the football kits we donated rece... [MORE]

'WE WANT TO MAKE YOU PROUD OF THE FOOTBALL CLUB' - STEVE ROGERS ON FUTURE January 18, 2009
  Steve Rogers wrote his first set of programme notes ahead of yesterday's match against Newmarket Town and the new Melford manager is confide... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 1 NEWMARKET TOWN 4 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS January 17, 2009
DEAN COSTELLO : On the scoresheet for Melford today      1 - 4    Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 17 Ja... [MORE]

BRANTHAM ATH. RES 0 LONG MELFORD RES 2 : MATCH REPORT FROM LAST NIGHT January 15, 2009
  0 - 2   Suffolk FA Senior Reserve Cup Quarter Final, Wednesday 14 January 2009, 7.45pm Ian Smillie Both teams  despite t... [MORE]

FC CLACTON STRIKER STEVE OLDHAMSTEAD JOINS ON A MONTH'S LOAN January 09, 2009
STEVE OLDHAMSTEAD : Joins Melford on a month's loan   Steve Rogers has made his first signing as Melford manager – striker Steve Oldhamstead ... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER RETURNS AS GENERAL MANAGER : STATEMENT FROM STEVE ROGERS January 08, 2009
PAUL GRAINGER : Back at Stoneylands   ' I am pleased to announce that after careful consideration and lengthy conversations Paul Grainge... [MORE]

TONIGHT'S U18 FIXTURE AT WIVENHOE TOWN HAS BEEN POSTPONED January 07, 2009
  Tonight's U18 match at Wivenhoe Town has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. Trevor Warren's side are set to return to action on Tuesday 2... [MORE]

TONIGHT'S TRIALS EVENING FALLS VICTIM TO WEATHER January 06, 2009
  1st Team Manager Steve Rogers has postponed tonight's trials at Stoneylands due to the icy weather. Steve has said he 'cannot risk players g... [MORE]

SWAFFHAM TOWN 3 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM SHOEMAKERS LANE January 04, 2009
CAPTAIN MARVEL: Melford skipper Dan Statham scored for the second week running     3 - 1   Ridgeons League Division One,... [MORE]

CORNARD UNITED 2 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM BLACKHOUSE LANE December 27, 2008
PICTURED ABOVE : DAN STATHAM WAS ON THE SCORESHEET TODAY   With both teams struggling at the bottom reaches of the table points wer... [MORE]

TRIALS EVENING WILL TAKE PLACE EARLY NEXT MONTH December 26, 2008
  We are holding a trials evening at Stoneylands on Tuesday 06 January 2009 at Stoneylands (7.30pm start). We are looking for f... [MORE]

NEW 1ST TEAM MANAGER STEVE ROGERS LOOKING TO APPOINT CLUB PHYSIO December 23, 2008
  The club would like to advertise the position of Club Physio -  the role would perhaps be best suited to someone who is ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 2 THETFORD TOWN 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM LAST NIGHT December 20, 2008
Long Melford 2 - 1 Thetford Town Ridgeons League Division One, Friday 19 December 2008, 7.45pm J.C.C. Mitchell I.K. Copping... [MORE]

STATEMENT FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON PAUL GRAINGER'S DEPARTURE December 20, 2008
Paul Grainger was relieved of his First Team Manager job last night, but was offered the position of General Manager to assist new appointment Steve R... [MORE]

IPSWICH WANDERERS 1 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM HUMBER DOUCY LANE December 06, 2008
Ipswich Wanderers 1 - 0 Long Melford Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 06 December 2008   Two teams needing points at the bot... [MORE]

DISS TOWN 3 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM BREWERS GREEN LANE December 03, 2008
Diss Town 3 - 0 Long Melford Ridgeons Division One Cup Quarter Final, Tuesday 02 December 2008, 7.45pm J. White M.D. Rouse ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 1 GORLESTON 4 : MATCH REPORT FROM STONEYLANDS November 29, 2008
Long Melford 1 - 4 Gorleston Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 29 November 2008, 3.00pm M.D. Burroughs P. Case M. Goudy ... [MORE]

U18S GET BACK TO WINNING AWAYS : JAMIE ARRON ON LAST NIGHT'S VICTORY November 27, 2008
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron on his team’s 2-0 home win against Haverhill Rovers on Wednesday 26 November   A great first half performance... [MORE]

SEVERAL CHANGES MADE TO 1ST TEAM FIXTURE LIST November 24, 2008
  Several alterations have been made to the 1st Team's fixture list in early 2009. They are as follows:   Fixture Old Date... [MORE]

UNDER 18S HIT FOR SIX AT CORNARD : REPORT FROM CAPTAIN JAMIE ARRON November 21, 2008
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron on last night's 6-1 reverse at Cornard United   I hate to say it but the better team won tonight. It's fair t... [MORE]

FAKENHAM TOWN 4 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM CLIPBUSH PARK November 15, 2008
Fakenham Town 4-0 Long Melford Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 15 November 2008, 3.00pm A. Shipley R. Gostling V.J. Pe... [MORE]

'HOPEFULLY A GOOD RESULT WILL KICK START OUR SEASON' - UPDATE FROM JAMIE ARRON November 14, 2008
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron looks back on Wednesday's 3-0 home defeat against Brantham Athletic   We suffered our third defeat of the sea... [MORE]

BRANTHAM ATHLETIC 3 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT OF LAST NIGHT'S DEFEAT November 12, 2008
Brantham Athletic 3-0 Long Melford Ridgeons League Division One, Tuesday 11 November 2008, 7.45pm D.J. Czyzewicz D. Farmery C... [MORE]

MARCH TOWN UNITED 2 LONG MELFORD 4 : MATCH REPORT FROM TODAY'S VICTORY November 08, 2008
March Town United 2-4 Long Melford Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 8 November 2008, 3.00pm D.J. Foreman P.... [MORE]

MELFORD HANDED AWAY TIE IN NEXT ROUND OF FIRST DIVISION KO CUP November 07, 2008
  Melford have been drawn away to Diss Town in the next round of the First Division KO Cup. The quarter final tie will take place at Brewers G... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 2 SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM LAST NIGHT'S CUP WIN November 04, 2008
Long Melford 2 - 0 Saffron Walden Town Division One KO Cup 1st Round, Monday 3 November 2008, 7.45pm   The home team almost took t... [MORE]

DAN STATHAM EQUALISER EARNS MELFORD FIRST POINT SINCE AUGUST November 01, 2008
  Long Melford 1 Ipswich Wanderers 1 Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 01 November 2008   On a miserable day, with both teams per... [MORE]

FLOYD CROLL COMPLETES FRANKFURT MARATHON IN 3 HOURS AND 33 MINUTES October 26, 2008
  Congratulations from everybody at the club go to our goalkeeper Floyd Croll for completing today's marathon in Frankfurt (26.3 miles)&n... [MORE]

GODMANCHESTER ROVERS 1 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM BEARSCROFT LANE October 25, 2008
Godmanchester Rovers 1 Long Melford 0 Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 25 October 2008   Not the best of days for Melford to take on the... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER SECURES SIGNING OF STRIKER RENE SWANN October 24, 2008
  1st Team manager Paul Grainger has signed striker Rene Swann. Swann, 28, has been one of the most prolific forwards in Ridgeons ... [MORE]

ANOTHER 6-0 WIN AND PERRY HAT-TRICK FIRES U18S TO TOP OF LEAGUE October 23, 2008
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron looks back on last night's 6-0 home win against Halstead Town in the Ridgeons Youth League South Division   A... [MORE]

MELFORD KEEPER LUKE HOUNSELL RECEIVES AWARD FOR 'STEP INTO SPORT' ACHIEVEMENT October 22, 2008
  Luke was invited to the Suffolk Sports Awards in Ipswich on Sunday evening and received his Silver award from Olympic medalist Sharon Hunt f... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 GREAT YARMOUTH TOWN 5 : REPORT OF YESTERDAY'S MATCH October 19, 2008
Long Melford 0 Great Yarmouth Town 5 (Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 18th October)   Despite the margin of the scoreline it was only t... [MORE]

DIVISION'S ONLY UNBEATEN SIDE GREAT YARMOUTH TOWN VISIT STONEYLANDS ON SATURDAY October 17, 2008
The 1st Team entertain high-flying Great Yarmouth Town on Saturday 18 October (3.00pm kick off). The Reserves don't have a match this weekend.  ... [MORE]

'I'M STILL BUZZING FROM THE GAME' - CAPTAIN JAMIE ARRON ON U18'S 6-0 WIN AGAINST CLACTON October 16, 2008
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron on last night's 6-0 home league win against FC Clacton   I'm still buzzing from the game. It was a great... [MORE]

MELFORD KEEPER FLOYD CROLL TO RUN FRANKFURT MARATHON October 16, 2008
  Melford goalkeeper Floyd Croll is taking part in the Frankfurt Marathon (26.3 miles) on Sunday 26th October 2008. Floyd, 20, is raising... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 BECCLES TOWN 3 : MELFORD FALL AT FIRST HURDLE IN SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP October 11, 2008
Long Melford 0 Beccles Town 3 (Suffolk Senior Cup 1st Round, Saturday 11 October 2008)   The visitors one League below  Melford fully des... [MORE]

'WE HAVE TO GET THE CONFIDENCE BACK' - U18 CAPTAIN JAMIE ARRON ON LAST NIGHT'S DEFEAT October 09, 2008
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron on last night's 2-1 defeat against Wivenhoe Town   A bad second half against Witham was followed up with a po... [MORE]

UNDER 13 REDS ON THE LOOK OUT FOR NEW PLAYERS October 06, 2008
  The U13 Reds are looking for a couple of players, especially a defender, with pace. Please contact manager Steve Gates on 07974 315892 ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD U18S REMAIN UNBEATEN AFTER SIX GOAL THRILLER AT WITHAM October 04, 2008
HAT-TRICK HERO : Tommy Perry   Witham Town U18 3 Long Melford U18 3 Ridgeons Youth League South, Thursday 2 October 2008   Our under ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 ST NEOTS TOWN 2 : MATCH REPORT FROM TODAY'S FA VASE ENCOUNTER October 04, 2008
Long Melford 0 St Neots Town 2 FA Vase 1st Round, Saturday 04 October 2008   It could not have started in a worse fashion for Melford,with T... [MORE]

'WE NEED TO TAKE THE POSITIVES' - U18 CAPTAIN JAMIE ARRON ON 3-3 DRAW AT WITHAM TOWN October 03, 2008
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron on last night's 3-3 draw at Witham Town   There has never been a more obvious game to apply the saying '... [MORE]

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT FA VASE OPPONENTS ST NEOTS TOWN October 03, 2008
Taking a closer look at…ST NEOTS TOWN     Founded: 1879 Ground: Rowley Park, St Neots, Cambs Nickname: The Saints  Cap... [MORE]

HAVERHILL ROVERS 3 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM MIDWEEK LEAGUE CUP DEFEAT October 02, 2008
LIAM CUTTS : Impressive debut at Haverhill   Haverhill Rovers 3 Long Melford 0 Ridgeons League Cup Preliminary Round, Tuesday 30 September ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 DISS TOWN 3 : MATCH REPORT FROM YESTERDAY'S DEFEAT September 28, 2008
After Melford had competed well during the first period,the second half was in effect a disaster period,with the visitors scoring all three goals in... [MORE]

CLUB UNVEILS NEW SPONSOR : THE MELFORD VALLEY TANDOORI RESTAURANT September 22, 2008
  The Melford Valley Tandoori Restaurant has been unveiled as the main club sponsor of Long Melford Football Club. The deal inc... [MORE]

HAVERHILL ROVERS 0 LONG MELFORD 1 : MATCH REPORT FROM YESTERDAY'S VASE WIN September 21, 2008
  Haverhill Rovers 0 Long Melford 1 FA Vase Second Round Qualifying, Saturday 20 September 2008   Melford went into this FA Vase tie a... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 0 BRANTHAM ATHLETIC 3 : MATCH REPORT FROM LAST NIGHT September 16, 2008
  Long Melford 0 Brantham Athletic 3 Ridgeons League Division One, Monday 15 September 2008 After some early Brantham pressure Melford broke... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 1 MARCH TOWN UNITED 4 : MATCH REPORT FROM SATURDAY September 15, 2008
TOMMY PERRY: Scored his first goal of the season   Long Melford 1 March Town United 4 Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 13 Septemb... [MORE]

TREVOR WARREN ANNOUNCES U18 SQUAD FOR LEAGUE CUP TIE AT WITHAM TOWN September 15, 2008
  U18 Manager Trevor Warren has announced the following squad to travel to Witham Town in the League Cup on Thursday night (7.30pm kick off): ... [MORE]

INJURY UPDATES FROM 1ST TEAM MANAGER PAUL GRAINGER September 11, 2008
Dan Grindrod : Out for 6 to 8 weeks   Dan Grindrod has been told today he has a ruptured medial ligament and will be out for 6 to 8 weeks, a ... [MORE]

NEW DATE CONFIRMED FOR SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN FIXTURE September 11, 2008
  The 1st Team's Ridgeons League Division One fixture at Saffron Walden Town has been rearranged for Saturday 14 March 2009. The match had bee... [MORE]

MELFORD UNDER 18S CRASH OUT OF FA YOUTH CUP September 11, 2008
  Long Melford U18 1 Debenham LC U18 3 (FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round, Wednesday 10 September 2008)   Long Melford produced thei... [MORE]

SHAUN CALEY GOAL EARNS MELFORD RESERVES FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON September 09, 2008
Long Melford Reserves 1 Cornard United Reserves 0 Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division (South), Tuesday 09 September 2008   This was a very close g... [MORE]

U18 MANAGER TREVOR WARREN ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR FA YOUTH CUP TIE September 08, 2008
  U18 Manager Trevor Warren has announced the following squad to face Debenham LC in Wednesday's FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round tie (7.45pm ki... [MORE]

TOUGH DAY AT THE SEASIDE FOR 1ST TEAM AS YARMOUTH RUN RIOT September 06, 2008
STEVE CHISHOLM: Scored his third goal of the season today   Great Yarmouth Town 5 Long Melford 1 Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 06 S... [MORE]

UNDER 13 REDS' FLUMATHON A GREAT SUCCESS September 06, 2008
Thank you to U13 Reds' Manager Steve Gates who sent in the following report of last night's fund raiser. The team took part in a Flumathon to raise ... [MORE]

U18S HIT HALSTEAD FOR SIX : MATCH REPORT FROM LAST NIGHT'S GAME September 04, 2008
CARL DAW: Scored a hat-trick last night   Halstead Town U18 1 Long Melford U18 6 Ridgeons Youth League South Division, Wednesday 03 Septembe... [MORE]

MATCH REPORT FROM TODAY'S 1ST TEAM DEFEAT AT DEBENHAM LC August 30, 2008
  Debenham LC 2 Long Melford 0 Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 30 August 2008   In the end it was a combination of experience a... [MORE]

MELFORD'S DAN MANSER ON RECOVERY FROM INJURY PLUS THOUGHTS ON START TO SEASON August 28, 2008
  As many of you will know, Melford striker Dan Manser has been recovering from a back operation since mid-July. Last week I asked Dan to writ... [MORE]

MATCH REPORT FROM LAST NIGHT'S U18 WIN AGAINST HARWICH & PARKESTON August 28, 2008
CARL DAW WAS ON TARGET LAST NIGHT   Long Melford U18 1 Harwich & Parkeston U18 0 Ridgeons Youth League South, Wednesday 27 August 2... [MORE]

UNDER 18S CAPTAIN JAMIE ARRON REFLECTS ON LAST NIGHT'S WIN August 28, 2008
  U18 Captain Jamie Arron on last night's 1-0 win against Harwich & Parkeston   ' After a pretty impressive pre-season we got off t... [MORE]

HAT-TRICK HERO ADAM POTTER HELPS MELFORD BEAT LEAGUE LEADERS FC CLACTON August 23, 2008
  Long Melford 4 FC Clacton 2 Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 23 August 2008   Table toppers Clacton came to earth with a bump ... [MORE]

TWO 1ST TEAM MATCHES AT STONEYLANDS THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND August 22, 2008
  The 1st Team have a busy bank holiday weekend ahead with two home league matches against promotion favourites in the space of three day... [MORE]

UNDER 18S ANNOUNCE SQUAD FOR NEW RIDGEONS YOUTH LEAGUE SEASON August 22, 2008
  Long Melford U18s have announced their squad to compete in the 2008/09 Ridgeons Youth League South Division. Trevor Warren's side begin thei... [MORE]

RESERVES PRE-SEASON ENDS IN DEFEAT AGAINST ST EDMUNDS 1965 August 20, 2008
PICTURED: Tommy Perry was on the score sheet tonight   St Edmunds 1965 4 Long Melford Reserves 2 Pre-Season Friendly, Wednesday 20 Augu... [MORE]

RESERVES TO PLAY ST EDMUNDS 1965 IN FINAL PRE-SEASON MATCH August 19, 2008
  Long Melford Reserves will conclude their pre-season tomorrow (Wednesday 20 August) against SIL side St Edmunds 1965. The match kicks off at... [MORE]

ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY : U18 SIDE DRAW 1-1 WITH BURY TOWN ACADEMY August 19, 2008
  Our under 18's continued to impress everyone with a fantastic performance and fully deserved their 1-1 draw against a very talented Bury Aca... [MORE]

MELFORD MAKE FA CUP EXIT : BOSTON TOWN RUN OUT 5-2 WINNERS AT STONEYLANDS August 16, 2008
 Long Melford 2 Boston Town 5 FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round, Saturday 16 August 2008   Despite some brave battling the  expe... [MORE]

FA CUP DAY TOMORROW : LINCOLNSHIRE CLUB BOSTON TOWN VISIT STONEYLANDS August 15, 2008
    The 2008/09 E.ON FA Cup begins tomorrow (Saturday 16 August 2008) and for the fourth consecutive season Melford have been handed a... [MORE]

MATCH REPORT FROM LAST NIGHT'S 1-1 DRAW AT STOWMARKET TOWN August 14, 2008
Stowmarket Town 1 Long Melford 1 Ridgeons League Division One, Wednesday 13 August 2008   The early exchanges were even with both sides crea... [MORE]

1ST TEAM PICK UP A POINT AT STOWMARKET TOWN / RESERVES WIN AT GOSFIELD August 13, 2008
  Melford drew 1-1 at Stowmarket Town tonight in their second Ridgeons League Division One fixture of the 2008/09 season. Adam Potter put Melf... [MORE]

CONVINCING VICTORY AGAINST IPSWICH WANDERERS LAST NIGHT FOR OUR UNDER 18'S August 12, 2008
CARL DAW: Hit a 35-yard screamer last night   Long Melford U18s 5 Ipswich Wanderers U18s 2 Pre-Season Friendly, Monday 11 August 2008  ... [MORE]

ERROL DURELL IS MADE 1ST TEAM CAPTAIN ON PERMANENT BASIS August 10, 2008
  Errol Durell has been handed the role of Long Melford 1st Team Captain by manager Paul Grainger. In contrast to last season when t... [MORE]

FAKENHAM TOWN VISIT STONEYLANDS TODAY IN SEASON OPENER August 09, 2008
  The Ridgeons League Division One 2008/09 season gets under way today (Saturday 09 August) and Melford begin with a home fixture against Fake... [MORE]

BEN SIMPSON DOUBLE SETS UP FIRST MELFORD OPENING DAY WIN IN FIVE YEARS August 09, 2008
    Long Melford 2 Fakenham Town 1 Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 09 August 2008   With this opening game win ... [MORE]

MELFORD ANNOUNCE SIGNING OF 16-YEAR-OLD FORWARD TOMMY PERRY August 08, 2008
  1st Team Manager Paul Grainger has announced the signing of 16-year-old forward Tommy Perry.   Tommy has played for our Colts sides... [MORE]

RESERVES' PRE-SEASON CONTINUES TONIGHT AT HOME TO THETFORD TOWN August 07, 2008
  Long Melford Reserves are back in action tonight. Ryan Owens' side continue their pre-season preparations with a home match against Thetford... [MORE]

RESERVES GET BACK TO WINNING WAYS IN ENTERTAINING MATCH August 07, 2008
  Long Melford Res. 4 Thetford Town Res. 2 (Pre-Season Friendly, Thursday 07 August 2008)   With a thunder and lightning background, v... [MORE]

U18S ARRANGE PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY AGAINST IPSWICH WANDERERS August 05, 2008
  Trevor Warren has confirmed his U18 side will entertain Ipswich Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on Monday 11 August. The match kicks... [MORE]

CLUB SECRETARY RICHARD POWELL JOINS LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE August 03, 2008
  Long Melford FC secretary Richard Powell has joined the Ridgeons League Management Committee as a First Division representative, replac... [MORE]

SQUAD TO FACE STOWUPLAND IN TODAY'S COCKFIELD CUP FINAL August 02, 2008
  1st Team Squad v Stowupland Falcons in Cockfield Cup Final (today, 4.00pm at Cockfield United FC):   Steve Adams, Jamie Arron,  ... [MORE]

1ST TEAM'S PRE-SEASON ENDS WITH DEFEAT IN COCKFIELD CUP FINAL August 02, 2008
Above: Adam Potter was on target from the penalty spot today   Long Melford 2 Stowupland 3 (Cockfield Cup Final, Saturday 02 Aug... [MORE]

ANNUAL CRICKET MATCH AT LONG MELFORD NEXT FRIDAY AFTERNOON July 31, 2008
  There's a strong Long Melford Football Club connection in the Annual Cricket Match between Sudbury Mill Lane Academy Plus and Sudbury O... [MORE]

BARRY BUDGEN OPENER CANCELLED OUT BY FIVE WOODBRIDGE GOALS July 31, 2008
  Long Melford Reserves 1 Woodbridge Town Reserves 5 (Pre-Season Friendly, Thursday 31 July 2008)   After this match the Melford dress... [MORE]

SQUAD TO PLAY WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS TONIGHT ANNOUNCED BY PAUL GRAINGER July 30, 2008
  1st Team Manager Paul Grainger has named the following 14-man squad to play Walsham-le-Willows tonight in the Cockfield Cup Semi-Final. The ... [MORE]

ADAM POTTER SCORES HIS FIRST GOAL FOR CLUB AS MELFORD PROGRESS TO FINAL July 30, 2008
  Long Melford 2 Walsham-le-Willows 0 (Cockfield Cup Semi-Final, Wednesday 30 July 2008)   With both teams fielding mixed teams this p... [MORE]

UPDATE ON INJURED PLAYER FROM ILFORD MANAGER CHRIS WOOD July 27, 2008
ABOVE: Ilford boss Chris Wood   Ilford manager Chris Wood got in touch with the club last night to pass on the following piece of good news... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER ANNOUNCES 1ST TEAM SQUAD TO FACE ILFORD July 26, 2008
  1st Team Manager Paul Grainger has named the following 15-man squad to face Ilford in a pre-season friendly on Saturday 26 July. The match k... [MORE]

1ST TEAM LOSE AT HOME BUT RESERVES HIT LEISTON FOR SIX July 26, 2008
    The 1st Team's unbeaten pre-season came to an end this afternoon as Ilford won 1-0 at Stoneylands (brief match report here). Howe... [MORE]

MATCH REPORT FROM TODAY'S 1ST TEAM DEFEAT AGAINST ILFORD July 26, 2008
  Long Melford 0 Ilford 1 (Pre-Season Friendly, Saturday 26 July 2008)   On a hot, humid day not at all suited to playing footbal... [MORE]

MELFORD HANDED HOME TIE AGAINST BECCLES TOWN IN SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP July 25, 2008
  The Touchline Sports Suffolk Senior Cup 1st Round draw was made on BBC Radio Suffolk at 6.30pm this evening and Melford were hande... [MORE]

TONIGHT'S U18 RESULT : LONG MELFORD 0 CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2 July 24, 2008
  Long Melford U18's lost at home to Cambridge University Press Youth tonight (not Fulbourn Institute as we orginally stated) i... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S ENTERTAIN FULBOURN IN PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY TOMORROW July 23, 2008
  The Under 18s have a pre-season friendly against Fulbourn Institute tomorrow (Thursday 24 July). The match kicks off at Stoneylands at ... [MORE]

JACK TAYLOR GOAL EARNS MELFORD DRAW AT BURES UNITED July 23, 2008
  Bures United 1 Long Melford XI 1 Pre-Season Friendly, Wednesday 23 July 2008   Fielding a mixture of triallists, Reserve players and... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR BURES UNITED FRIENDLY July 21, 2008
  Paul Grainger has announced the Long Melford XI squad to travel to Bures United on Wednesday for a pre-season friendly. The match takes plac... [MORE]

NO TRAINING ON TUESDAY DUE TO LONG MELFORD XI FIXTURE ON WEDNESDAY July 21, 2008
  1st Team Manager Paul Grainger has confirmed that as there is a match on Wednesday night (Bures United v Long Melford XI, 7.00pm kick off), ... [MORE]

MATCH REPORT FROM 1ST TEAM'S WIN AGAINST GRUNDISBURGH YESTERDAY July 20, 2008
  Long Melford 3 Grundisburgh 1 (Pre-Season Friendly, Saturday 19 July 2008)   With a strong wind at their backs the visitors took the... [MORE]

1ST TEAM & RESERVES BOTH SECURE PRE-SEASON WINS AGAINST GRUNDISBURGH July 19, 2008
  The 1st Team's positive start to their pre-season continued today with a win against Suffolk Senior Cup holders Grundisburgh at Stoneyl... [MORE]

1ST TEAM SQUAD TO FACE GRUNDISBURGH TOMORROW ANNOUNCED / ADAM POTTER SIGNS July 18, 2008
  Paul Grainger has named the following 16-man squad to play Grundisburgh tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 19 July, 2pm) at Stoneylands: &nb... [MORE]

TWO MORE PRE-SEASON FIXTURES CONFIRMED July 18, 2008
  A Long Melford XI will travel to Essex & Suffolk Border League side Bures United on Wednesday 23 July for a pre-season friendly. Th... [MORE]

RIDGEONS LEAGUE 2008/09 SEASON FIXTURES RELEASED July 17, 2008
  The 1st Team will begin their 2008/09 Ridgeons League Division One season at home to Fakenham Town on Saturday 9 August. Paul Grainger's s... [MORE]

DAN MANSER INJURY UPDATE : TODAY'S OPERATION ON BACK GOES SMOOTHLY July 16, 2008
  Dan Manser had a successful operation on his back this morning and he is hopeful of returning to training next month.   The... [MORE]

LATE CARL DAW EQUALISER EARNS MELFORD DESERVED DRAW AGAINST AFC SUDBURY July 14, 2008
  Long Melford 1 AFC Sudbury 1 Pre-Season Friendly, Monday 14 July 2008 Against a strong Sudbury team, Melford battled well to a deser... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER ANNOUNCES SQUAD TO FACE AFC SUDBURY TONIGHT July 14, 2008
  1st Team Manager Paul Grainger has named a 17-man squad to play AFC Sudbury tonight in his side's first pre-season friendly. &nbs... [MORE]

AFC SUDBURY VISIT STONEYLANDS ON MONDAY EVENING AS FRIENDLIES GET UNDER WAY July 12, 2008
    Melford entertain AFC Sudbury on Monday (14 July) in a pre-season friendly. The match kicks off at Stoneylands at 7.45pm, and is both ... [MORE]

ANOTHER WORK PARTY TAKES PLACE AT STONEYLANDS TOMORROW July 11, 2008
  There is a Work Party taking place at Stoneylands tomorrow (Saturday 12 July), starting at around 10am and lasting most of the day. Please m... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER MAKES FIRST NEW SIGNING PLUS THREE MORE RE-SIGN July 04, 2008
  1st Team Manager Paul Grainger has made Jake Heaton his first new signing of the summer.   The midfielder, who recently moved to the... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S DRAWN AWAY TO WITHAM TOWN IN RIDGEONS YOUTH LEAGUE CUP July 02, 2008
  The U18s have been drawn away to Witham Town in the South Preliminary Round of the Ridgeons Youth League Cup. The tie is to be played the we... [MORE]

DANNY BRIND AND DAN STATHAM SIGN UP FOR THE 2008/09 SEASON July 02, 2008
  Danny Brind (pictured) and Dan Statham are the latest two players from last season's 1st Team squad to sign up for the new season.   ... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM FRIENDLY AGAINST FC ADEJE CANCELLED July 01, 2008
The friendly match against Spanish side FC Adeje, scheduled to take place on Wednesday 16 July at Stoneylands, has been cancelled.   Adeje wil... [MORE]

MELFORD HANDED HOME TIE AGAINST BOSTON TOWN IN FA CUP July 01, 2008
  Melford will entertain Boston Town in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round. The Lincolnshire club will travel to Melford on Saturday 16 A... [MORE]

COLTS SAY THANK YOU TO DEPARTING MANAGER RICHARD PAYNE June 30, 2008
  The Colts will be losing our Under 14’s Manager Richard Payne to work and family commitments. Richard has been an enormous help over the yea... [MORE]

STEVE CHISHOLM IS LATEST PLAYER TO RE-SIGN FOR 2008/09 June 27, 2008
  Steve Chisholm is the sixth player from last season's 1st Team squad to sign up for 2008/09. Steve, 19, scored 5 goals from 15 starts l... [MORE]

RIDGEONS LEAGUE SIGNING-ON FORMS RELEASED : 4 PLAYERS HAVE RE-SIGNED ALREADY June 25, 2008
  Ridgeons League signing-on forms have been released and four 1st Team players from last season have already committed themsel... [MORE]

2008/09 RIDGEONS LEAGUE CONSTITUTION AND CUP DRAWS ANNOUNCED June 22, 2008
  The 2008/09 Ridgeons League constitution was confirmed at yesterday's AGM, and there were no surprises. As expected, there will be 20 clubs ... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER TAKES CHARGE OF TEAM IN CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH TOMORROW June 20, 2008
  A charity event is taking place at Ipswich Wanderers Football Club tomorrow (Saturday 21 June) in aid of the Great Ormond Street Hospit... [MORE]

FIFTH 1ST TEAM FRIENDLY CONFIRMED : AWAY TO SUDBURY ATHLETIC June 16, 2008
  Paul Grainger has confirmed that the 1st Team's fifth pre-season friendly is away to Sudbury Athletic on Saturday 2 August. The match will t... [MORE]

BUSY PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE LINED UP FOR RESERVES June 12, 2008
  Reserves' player/manager Ryan Owens has arranged another pre-season friendly - away to Essex & Suffolk Border League side Gosfield Unite... [MORE]

36 PLAYERS ATTEND FIRST PRE-SEASON TRAINING SESSION LAST NIGHT June 11, 2008
  Pre-season training got under way last night and despite the fact that a dozen regulars were unable to attend, the 1st Team and Re... [MORE]

U12 REDS' TRIP TO MILAN A GREAT SUCCESS : REPORT + PHOTOS June 04, 2008
  What a weekend! Everything went according to plan, everyone enjoyed themselves and we made it back in one piece.   The boys were in h... [MORE]

AFC SUDBURY WILL VISIT MELFORD FOR PRE-SEASON ENCOUNTER NEXT MONTH June 03, 2008
ABOVE : ACTION FROM THE LAST MELFORD v SUDBURY MATCH BACK IN 2005   AFC Sudbury will make the short trip to Melford for a friendly on Mo... [MORE]

LMFC COLTS MAKE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWING LAST WEEK'S AGM June 02, 2008
  The Colts committee recently held its AGM and are pleased to announce that Adam Coleman has stepped into the role of Chairman, taking over f... [MORE]

SPANISH CLUB FC ADEJE WILL VISIT STONEYLANDS IN JULY May 29, 2008
1st Team Manager Paul Grainger has arranged a pre-season friendly with professional Spanish club FC Adeje (from Tenerife) – arguably one of&n... [MORE]

EAST LONDON CLUB CLAPTON WILL MAKE PRE-SEASON VISIT TO STONEYLANDS May 28, 2008
  The club is delighted to announce that one of the country's oldest and most prestigious non-league clubs, Clapton FC, will visit Stoneylands... [MORE]

CLUB ANNOUNCES ITS MANAGEMENT SETUP AHEAD OF THE 2008/09 SEASON May 23, 2008
  Paul Grainger (pictured above) has been appointed Long Melford 1st Team Manager, with Dennis Longhorn joining the club for the new... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER ON NEW APPOINTMENT AND DENNIS LONGHORN'S ARRIVAL May 23, 2008
  ' I am delighted and honoured to be back as 1st team manager of Long Melford FC and have acted quickly to bring in Dennis Lon... [MORE]

FORMER MELFORD MANAGER CHRIS TRACEY LINKS UP WITH AFC SUDBURY May 19, 2008
  Former Melford player/manager Chris Tracey has resigned from Stanway Rovers and joined AFC Sudbury as assistant manager to their newly appoi... [MORE]

COLTS CHAIRMAN DAVE KING STEPS DOWN AFTER FIVE YEARS May 19, 2008
    After 9 years as a Manager and the last 5 years as the Chairman of Long Melford Colts, Dave is looking to step down from his duties as... [MORE]

DOUBLE HEADER AT STONEYLANDS AGAINST GRUNDISBURGH ARRANGED FOR PRE-SEASON May 18, 2008
  The club has confirmed its first pre-season fixture of the 2008/09 season : a double header against Grundisburgh at Stoneylands on Saturday ... [MORE]

DETAILS OF U12 REDS AWARD WINNERS AT LAST WEEKEND'S PRESENTATION DAY May 18, 2008
  U12 Reds' Manager Steve Gates has confirmed the following three trophy winners at last weekend's Presentation Day:   Supporte... [MORE]

WORK PARTY ON SATURDAY THEN FA CUP FINAL ON TV IN CLUBHOUSE May 15, 2008
  An end of season Work Party has been arranged down the ground this coming Saturday 17 May 2008.We plan to start at 10.30am with a view to fi... [MORE]

U16 ALLIANCE AWARD WINNERS WERE ADAM KING, ANTHONY FERNANDEZ & JOSH MARTIN May 15, 2008
  Trophy winners at Saturday's Presentation Day for our U16s Alliance team were as follows:   Manager's Player of the Ye... [MORE]

UNDER 12 REDS END THEIR SEASON IN STYLE WITH TRIP TO MILAN May 14, 2008
  Long Melford Under 12 Reds finish their 2007/08 season in style with a trip to the fantastic Italian city of Milan next week.   ... [MORE]

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SATURDAY'S PRESENTATION DAY NOW ONLINE May 13, 2008
                        With thanks to Tim Bell for se... [MORE]

U15S & U16 REDS TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION DAY PHOTOS May 13, 2008
THE UNDER 15S AT SATURDAY'S PRESENTATION DAY   MICHAEL PARSONS : U15 MANAGER'S PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2007/08   SAM WELSFORD : U15 PLA... [MORE]

FULL REPORT OF YESTERDAY'S SENIOR AWARDS AT PRESENTATION DAY May 11, 2008
  Yesterday's Presentation Day at Stoneylands was a great success with a large turn out and hot, sunny weather throughout. It's... [MORE]

FLOYD CROLL WINS TWO AWARDS AT CLUB'S PRESENTATION DAY May 10, 2008
  Melford's 20-year-old goalkeeper Floyd Croll (pictured above with his awards) won two 1st Team awards at the club's Presentation D... [MORE]

44-PAGE SOUVENIR PROGRAMME AVAILABLE AT TOMORROW'S PRESENTATION DAY May 09, 2008
  The club has produced a 44-page colour souvenir programme for tomorrow's Presentation Day at Stoneylands.    Every manager&... [MORE]

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER KEITH 'NUTTY' NORMAN BOOKED FOR SATURDAY'S PRESENTATION DAY May 07, 2008
The Youth section have booked children's entertainer Keith 'Nutty' Norman to perform at the Presentation Day on Saturday , 3.30pm to 4.30pm. If t... [MORE]

DEBENHAM LC 2 LONG MELFORD 0 : MATCH REPORT FROM MAITLANDS May 04, 2008
  Debenham LC 2 Long Melford 0 (Ridgeons League Division 1, Sat 03 May 2008)   A goal in each half for the home team was enough ... [MORE]

ACTION PHOTOGRAPHS FROM YESTERDAY'S MATCH AT DEBENHAM LC May 04, 2008
  ABOVE : Melford Captain Ashley Skeggs lines up before kick-off with the match officials, opposition captain and mascots.     ... [MORE]

LMFC COLTS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TAKES PLACE END OF THE MONTH May 01, 2008
  LONG MELFORD F.C. COLTS A.G.M.  THURSDAY 29TH MAY 2008, 8.00pm AT LONG MELFORD FOOTBALL CLUB   EVERYONE WELCOME   Why n... [MORE]

THANK YOU TO ALL THE CLUB'S 2007/08 SPONSORS May 01, 2008
  As the 2007/08 season draws to a close, Long Melford FC Colts would like to say a big thank you to all our sponsors:   TIMB... [MORE]

1ST TEAM AT THETFORD TOWN TODAY: TEAM NEWS + SQUAD April 26, 2008
    The 1st Team travel to Norfolk today (Sat 26 April) to face Thetford Town in the Ridgeons League Division One. The match kicks ... [MORE]

DAN MANSER INJURY OVERSHADOWS 1ST TEAM'S DRAW AT THETFORD April 26, 2008
  Melford striker Dan Manser sustained suspected ligament damage during the 1st Team's 2-2 draw at Thetford Town today. The 22-year-old s... [MORE]

THETFORD TOWN 2 LONG MELFORD 2 : MATCH REPORT FROM MUNDFORD ROAD April 26, 2008
  Thetford Town 2 Long Melford 2 (Ridgeons League Div 1, Sat 26 April 2008)   With keeper Floyd Croll away on family business and... [MORE]

MATCH REPORT FROM RESERVES' DRAW AT HAVERHILL LAST NIGHT April 26, 2008
Haverhill Rovers Res. 2 Long Melford Res. 2 (Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South, Fri 25 Apr)   Despite the home team missing key players , ... [MORE]

RESERVES FINISH THEIR SEASON TONIGHT AT HAVERHILL ROVERS April 25, 2008
  Long Melford Reserves will finish their 2007/08 season tonight at Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division (South) champions Haverhill Rovers. The ma... [MORE]

RESERVES FINISH SEASON WITH 2-2 DRAW AT CHAMPIONS HAVERHILL ROVERS April 25, 2008
  Goals from Kirk Hardy (pictured) and Anthony Clark helped Melford finish their 2007/08 season in impressive fashion with a 2-2 draw at leagu... [MORE]

GOOD NEWS ON WHITTON UNITED MIDFIELDER RICHARD REES' INJURY April 24, 2008
  The club is happy to report that yesterday's announcement on the website that Whitton United midfielder Richard Rees would be in hospital fo... [MORE]

1ST TEAM MOVE OFF BOTTOM OF TABLE AFTER DRAW AGAINST WHITTON April 19, 2008
  Long Melford 0 Whitton United 0 (Ridgeons League Div 1, Sat 19 April 2008)   Both teams were minus players through injury, and ... [MORE]

CLUB SECRETARY RICHARD POWELL ON BACKGROUND TO CHRIS TRACEY'S DEPARTURE April 16, 2008
The euphoria of Saturday's performance at Diss now seems a distant memory as Chris has been offered and accepted the post of manager at Stanway wher... [MORE]

THREE U16 ALLIANCE PLAYERS SELECTED TO PLAY IN LEAGUE REP CUP FINAL April 16, 2008
  Three members of Dave King's Alliance squad have been selected to play in the Easter Junior Alliance U16 representative team in the Area Cup... [MORE]

NEXT SEASON'S U18S WIN AT SOHAM LAST NIGHT : REPORT FROM JAMIE ARRON April 15, 2008
  U18 defender Jamie Arron reports on last night's friendly at Soham Town Rangers   The game started with Melford having a lot of the p... [MORE]

CHRIS TRACEY HAS AGREED TO JOIN STANWAY ROVERS AS THEIR NEW MANAGER April 15, 2008
  It has been announced that the Melford Player Manager Chris Tracey has been appointed to take over as the Stanway Rovers FC Manager wit... [MORE]

1ST TEAM INFLICT HEAVY DEFEAT ON PROMOTION CONTENDERS DISS TOWN April 12, 2008
  Diss Town 1 Long Melford 4 (Ridgeons League Div 1, Sat 12 April 2008)   There were unconfirmed reports that pigs were seen flying in... [MORE]

1ST TEAM AT DISS TOWN TOMORROW / RESERVES HOME TO STANWAY April 11, 2008
  Diss Town v Long Melford (Div 1, Sat 12 Apr) R. Barker M. Coxall P.G. South   The 1st Team travel to prom... [MORE]

PROGRESS ON NEW PITCH CONTINUES - PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SATURDAY'S WORK PARTY April 09, 2008
                     With thanks to Dave King for sending in the ... [MORE]

LMFC COLTS QUIZ NIGHT TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY April 09, 2008
  This coming Saturday (12 April) sees a Quiz Night down at the Club, which has been organised by the Youth Section. There is a... [MORE]

1ST TEAM SUFFER SETBACK AT WHITTON UNITED April 08, 2008
  Whitton United 6 Long Melford 0 (Tue 08 April, Div 1)   J.M. Smith P. Collins A. J. Dale   After the imp... [MORE]

NEXT SEASON'S UNDER 18S WILL PLAY SOHAM FRIENDLY NEXT MONDAY April 07, 2008
  Manager Trevor Warren has confirmed that next season's U18 team will play a friendly match at Soham Town Rangers on Monday 14 April 2008, ki... [MORE]

SUPER SUB STEVE CHISHOLM'S LATE GOAL EARNS 1ST TEAM A POINT April 05, 2008
  Long Melford 2 Great Yarmouth Town 2 (Ridgeons League Div 1, Sat 05 April)   The visitors kicked off facing a strong down the pitch ... [MORE]

GREAT YARMOUTH TOWN VISIT STONEYLANDS TOMORROW AFTERNOON April 04, 2008
   Long Melford v Great Yarmouth Town (Sat 5 April 2008) K.L. Theobald D.J. Bigg M. Bigg   Great Yarmouth Town make the... [MORE]

PRESENTATION DAY MAIN ITEM ON AGENDA AT TOMORROW'S COMMITTEE MEETING April 02, 2008
  Notice to all Colts Committee members : reminder of Thursday's (3rd April) Committee Meeting starting at 8pm at the Clubhouse. Mai... [MORE]

VOTE FOR YOUR 1ST TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR AT SATURDAY'S MATCH April 01, 2008
  Saturday's match against Great Yarmouth Town is our penultimate home game of the 2007/08 season so we will be asking supporters to... [MORE]

TOMORROW'S UNDER 18 FRIENDLY AT SOHAM HAS BEEN CALLED OFF March 30, 2008
Confirmation has been received from manager Trevor Warren that tomorrow's U18 friendly at Soham Town Rangers has been called off due to the condition ... [MORE]

TODAY'S 1ST TEAM MATCH AT WHITTON UNITED IS OFF March 29, 2008
Today's 1st Team match at Whitton United has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. A new date for the fixture will be announced soon.... [MORE]

IMPORTANT LMFC COLTS NEWS BULLETIN FROM CHAIRMAN DAVE KING March 29, 2008
  ANOTHER FRIENDLY ARRANGED FOR NEXT SEASON'S U18S   Trevor Warren has arranged another friendly against Soham Town Rangers Under 18's ... [MORE]

STONEYLANDS TO HOST THE 2007/08 UMBRO SUFFOLK MINOR CUP FINAL March 29, 2008
  Long Melford Football Club will host the final of the 2007/08 Umbro Suffolk Minor Cup on Sunday 6th April. The match between Cornard United ... [MORE]

TOMORROW'S RESERVE MATCH AT HAVERHILL ROVERS HAS BEEN POSTPONED March 28, 2008
Tomorrow's match between Haverhill Rovers Reserves and Long Melford Reserves has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Hamlet Croft. The m... [MORE]

STALLIONS TOURNAMENT 'A GREAT SUCCESS' - REPORT FROM DAVE KING March 28, 2008
This year's Stallions Tournament, which was once again held on Good Friday, was a great success with 7 teams made up of coaches and dads competing for... [MORE]

1ST TEAM AT WHITTON UNITED TOMORROW / RESERVES AT HAVERHILL March 28, 2008
  Weather permitting, the 1st Team and Reserves are both in action away from Stoneylands tomorrow (Saturday 29 March). Chris Tracey's 1st Team... [MORE]

U18S FINISH AS RUNNERS UP AFTER VICTORY IN FINAL LEAGUE MATCH March 27, 2008
  The Under 18's won 2-1 at Witham Town last night in their final league match of the 2007/08 season. The victory means Melford will finish in... [MORE]

RESERVES LOSE AT HOME / U18S IN ACTION TONIGHT March 26, 2008
  Long Melford Reserves 1 Halstead Town Reserves 3 (Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South, Tue 25 March)   The disease is catching !&n... [MORE]

HALSTEAD TOWN RESERVES VISIT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT - 7.45PM KICK OFF March 25, 2008
Melford Reserves entertain Halstead Town Reserves tonight in the Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South. The match kicks off at Stoneylands at 7.45pm. ... [MORE]

SUPPORT LMFC COLTS BY CONTRIBUTING TO STEVE GATES' JOKEBOOK March 25, 2008
Please take a moment to read this notice from LMFC Colts Treasurer and U12 Reds manager Steve Gates.   I am collecting jokes for a jokebook I... [MORE]

CORNARD UNITED 2 LONG MELFORD 0 - MATCH REPORT FROM BLACKHOUSE LANE March 24, 2008
This local battle between two teams at the bottom of the League ended in a deserved win for the home team.  Whilst Melford had chances and failed... [MORE]

STONEYLANDS CAKED IN SNOW - PHOTOGRAPHS ONLINE March 23, 2008
  These are the remarkable images taken today of Stoneylands under snow at Easter - thank you to Tim Bell for sending the photos in. &nb... [MORE]

1ST TEAM TRAVEL TO LOCAL RIVALS CORNARD UNITED TOMORROW March 23, 2008
  The 1st Team make a swift return to action tomorrow when they travel to Blackhouse Lane to take on Chris Symes (pictured) and his Cornard Un... [MORE]

RESERVES MATCH OFF & GORLESTON GAME DOUBTFUL March 22, 2008
Earier this morning the Reserves match against Stanway Rovers scheduled to take place as Stoneylands was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.  ... [MORE]

GORLESTON GAME SET TO GO AHEAD AFTER PITCH PASSES INSPECTION March 22, 2008
The latest on today's 1st Team fixture at Gorleston : the match is currently still on after referee Mr P Quick inspected the Emerald Park pitch this m... [MORE]

MATCH REPORT FROM EMERALD PARK - GORLESTON 3 LONG MELFORD 0 March 22, 2008
Despite a morning of wintry showers the game opened in bright sunshine, later to be continued with punctuations of the earlier conditions.  &nb... [MORE]

DEFEAT AT HARWICH LAST NIGHT ENDS U18S' TITLE HOPES March 21, 2008
  Harwich & Parkeston U18s v Long Melford U18s P. Hart G. Harris C. Fountain The Under 18's lost 1-2 at Harwich & Parkesto... [MORE]

BIG WEEKEND FOR 1ST TEAM / RESERVES HOME TO STANWAY March 21, 2008
  The 1st Team get their Easter under way tomorrow with a long trip to the Norfolk coast to face Gorleston (3.00pm kick off at Emerald Park) i... [MORE]

STRIKER DANNY MANSER SIGNS FROM TIPTREE UNITED March 19, 2008
  Melford have signed on Danny Manser from Tiptree United, the 22 year old is expected to start at Gorleston on Saturday.    Havi... [MORE]

STALLIONS TOURNAMENT TAKES PLACE AT STONEYLANDS ON GOOD FRIDAY March 19, 2008
This year's Stallions Tournament will once again take place on the Main Pitch on Good Friday 21 March 2008. This is a 6 a side tournament, with team... [MORE]

DAVE KING 'PROUD' OF SUCCESSFUL WORK PARTY ON SATURDAY March 18, 2008
Dave King would like to thank everyone who came along on Saturday and worked extremely hard in clearing the piece of land to the rear of the main... [MORE]

QUIET DAY FOR COLTS ON SUNDAY AS ONLY UNDER 8'S SAW ACTION March 18, 2008
Most of Sunday's LMFC Colts fixtures were postponed, the only side to see action were Adrian Copsey's Under 8's. Here Adrian reports on the Blues and ... [MORE]

PHOTOGRAPHS OF SATURDAY'S WORK PARTY NOW ONLINE March 18, 2008
              Thank you to Dave King for sending the photographs in.   Related Article:... [MORE]

1ST TEAM & RESERVES LOSE BY SAME SCORELINE YESTERDAY March 16, 2008
Long Melford 1 Stowmarket Town 4 Ridgeons League Div 1, Sat 15 March   Straight from the kickoff the visitors went a goal to the good. A late ... [MORE]

REMINDER THAT NEW PITCH WORK PARTY TAKES PLACE TOMORROW March 14, 2008
  The Colts first Work Party to start clearing the field for the New Pitch takes place tomorrow...    SATURDAY 15 MARCH 2008 ... [MORE]

1ST TEAM ENTERTAIN STOWMARKET TOMORROW / RESERVES AT STANWAY March 14, 2008
  Stowmarket Town are the visitors to Stoneylands tomorrow afternoon (Sat 15 March) as Chris Tracey's 1st Team look to bring their run of... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S IN STALEMATE AT BRAINTREE TOWN LAST NIGHT March 13, 2008
  The Under 18's drew 0-0 at Braintree Town last night, although a win was needed to close the gap on leaders Harwich & Parkeston it was a... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S IN LEAGUE ACTION AT BRAINTREE TOWN TONIGHT March 12, 2008
  Braintree Town U18 v Long Melford U18 J. Maher T. Dowsett D. Spurling   Nothing less than a win will do tonight for t... [MORE]

LMFC COLTS HAVE 2 EVENTS COMING SOON - STALLIONS TOURNAMENT & QUIZ NIGHT March 12, 2008
LMFC Colts Chairman Dave King has confirmed the following 2 upcoming events:   ANNUAL STALLIONS TOURNAMENT   This year's Stallions ... [MORE]

MESSAGE TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS FROM DAVE KING March 11, 2008
COLTS NEW MINI SOCCER PITCH UPDATE    The Colts first Work Party to start clearing the field is to take place on...   SATURDAY 1... [MORE]

LMFC COLTS UPDATE - SUNDAY'S MATCH REPORTS/RESULTS/FIXTURES March 11, 2008
  On Sunday (9 March) the Under 8's Blues and Reds hosted  Holland FC and picked up a 1-1 draw and 2-0 win respectively. Manage... [MORE]

HELP GET MELFORD PLAYER BARRY BUDGEN ON TV PROGRAMME GLADIATORS March 09, 2008
  As some of you may already be aware, Melford striker Barry Budgen is hoping to appear on television programme Gladiators as a contestant&nbs... [MORE]

CONFIRMATION THAT LONG-SERVING MIDFIELDER PAUL WALKER HAS LEFT THE CLUB March 09, 2008
  Confirmation has been received that Paul Walker has left the club with immediate effect. Paul confirmed earlier today that he will be lookin... [MORE]

1ST TEAM LET FIRST HALF LEAD SLIP AT FC CLACTON - MATCH REPORT ONLINE March 08, 2008
FC Clacton 2 Long Melford 1 (Ridgeons League Division 1, Saturday 8 March 2008)   With regular keeper Floyd Croll away on trial at Danish Div.... [MORE]

MELFORD KEEPER FLOYD CROLL TO GO ON TRIAL AT SILKEBORG I.F. OF DENMARK March 07, 2008
  Melford goalkeeper Floyd Croll, 20, is to spend next week on trial at Danish club Silkeborg I.F.  Silkeborg are pushing for promotion i... [MORE]

1ST TEAM AWAY TO FC CLACTON TOMORROW / CUP ACTION AT STONEYLANDS March 07, 2008
  The 1st Team are off to the Essex coast tomorrow (Sat 8 March) when they take on FC Clacton in the Ridgeons League Division One. The match k... [MORE]

1ST TEAM LOSE AT WIVENHOE LAST NIGHT / RESERVES MATCH CALLED OFF March 05, 2008
  The 1st Team lost their friendly at Wivenhoe Town last night - the Essex side won 4-0 thanks to first half goals from Danny Hart (3) and Way... [MORE]

UNDER 8'S BLUES & REDS BOTH RECORD WINS - ADRIAN COPSEY REPORTS March 04, 2008
Under 8's Blues & Reds Away v Colchester Villa, Sun 02 March 2008   Blues: On a blustery day Melford started the game on a high after las... [MORE]

STONEYLANDS TO HOST SUFFOLK SENIOR RESERVE CUP SEMI FINAL ON SATURDAY March 03, 2008
  Stoneylands will host the Suffolk Senior Reserve Cup semi-final between Hadleigh United Reserves and Haverhill Rovers Reserves on Saturday 8... [MORE]

1ST TEAM & RESERVES BOTH IN ACTION AWAY FROM STONEYLANDS TOMORROW March 03, 2008
  The 1st Team and Reserves are both on the road tomorrow night (Tue 04 March) .   The 1st Team travel to Ryman Division 1 North ... [MORE]

BAD DAY FOR THE CLUB AS 1ST TEAM & RESERVES BOTH LOSE BY THE ODD GOAL March 01, 2008
  Stowmarket Town 1 Long Melford 0 (Ridgeons League Division 1, Saturday 01 March 2008)   Two teams hugging the lower reaches of the L... [MORE]

1ST TEAM AT STOWMARKET TOWN TOMORROW / RESERVES HOME TO WITHAM TOWN February 29, 2008
  Stowmarket Town v Long Melford (Ridgeons League Div 1, Sat 01 Mar) J.C.C. Mitchell P.J. Hart D. Keeble   The 1st Team wil... [MORE]

RICHARD GRIMSTER JOINS US ON LOAN FROM ELY CITY FOR REST OF THE SEASON February 29, 2008
Ely City defender Richard Grimster, 20, has signed for us on loan until the end of the season. The former Soham Town Rangers man goes straight into ou... [MORE]

NEW MINI SOCCER PITCH FOR LMFC COLTS - PLANS ANNOUNCED February 28, 2008
LMFC Colts are delighted to announce that a new Mini Soccer Pitch is to be built on the Stoneylands site.       SCHEDULE OF WOR... [MORE]

HONOURS EVEN LAST NIGHT AS ASHLEY SKEGGS' PENALTY CANCELS OUT VISITORS' STRIKE February 27, 2008
Long Melford 1 Dedham Old Boys 1 (Tuesday 26 Feb 2008)    In a friendly match  Melford had a mixed team and the eventual result wa... [MORE]

LATEST UPDATE FROM UNDER 8'S BLUES & REDS MANAGER ADRIAN COPSEY February 27, 2008
Under 8's Blues and Reds manager Adrian Copsey reports on his side's matches on Sunday against Tempest...   Blues: Recently the blues have deci... [MORE]

LAST NIGHT'S U16 ALLIANCE/U18 FRIENDLY A SUCCESS DESPITE NARROW DEFEAT February 26, 2008
Long Melford Under 16's/18's - 0Soham Town Under 18's - 1 Melford's team comprising of mostly under 16 lads with 4 current under 18's produced a ... [MORE]

HOME FRIENDLY AGAINST DEDHAM OLD BOYS ARRANGED FOR TOMORROW NIGHT February 25, 2008
Melford have arranged a friendly against Essex & Suffolk Border League side Dedham Old Boys for tomorrow night (Tue 26 Feb). The match will kick... [MORE]

COMBINED U16'S ALLIANCE & U18'S SIDE TO PLAY FRIENDLY TOMORROW NIGHT February 24, 2008
A side made up from a mixture of Dave King's U16 Alliance squad and Trevor Warren's U18 squad will play a friendly against Soham tomorrow night (Mon 2... [MORE]

ANOTHER CHANCE TO READ BARRY BUDGEN PROFILE IN YESTERDAY'S PROGRAMME February 24, 2008
For anyone who didn't get a copy of yesterday's programme, here is another chance to read the interview with our new signing Barry Budgen. Cong... [MORE]

1ST TEAM LOSE TO GODMANCHESTER / RESERVES WIN 4-2 AT TIPTREE February 23, 2008
Long Melford 0 Godmanchester Rovers 1 (Ridgeons League Div 1, Saturday 23 February)   With a strong crosswind,bumpy pitch and two struggling t... [MORE]

1ST TEAM AT HOME TO GODDY TOMORROW / RESERVES AT TIPTREE UNITED February 22, 2008
Our 1st Team and Reserves will both be looking to bounce back from their defeats last Saturday when they return to action tomorrow.   The... [MORE]

HOME DEFEAT AGAINST WITHAM LEAVES DENT IN U18'S TITLE CHALLENGE February 21, 2008
The U18's were dealt a setback to their Ridgeons Youth League South Division title hopes last night, as Witham Town won 3-2 at Stoneylands to inflict ... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S IN ACTION AT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT AS TITLE RACE HEATS UP February 20, 2008
The Under 18's  entertain Witham Town tonight in a crucial Ridgeons Youth League South Division encounter. The match kicks off at Stoneylands at ... [MORE]

ANOTHER CHANCE TO READ SATURDAY'S JUSTIN CRISSELL PROFILE February 18, 2008
  For anyone who didn't pick up a copy of Saturday's programme v FC Clacton, here is a chance to read in full the interview with recent signin... [MORE]

1ST TEAM LOSE AT HOME TO FC CLACTON - MATCH REPORT AVAILABLE February 16, 2008
Long Melford 1 FC Clacton 3 Ridgeons League Division One, Sat 16 Feb 2008   Straight  from the kickoff the visitors almost went ahead whe... [MORE]

1ST TEAM ENTERTAIN FC CLACTON TOMORROW / RESERVES AT HALSTEAD TOWN February 15, 2008
    Our 1st Team entertain FC Clacton tomorrow (16 February) in the Ridgeons League Division One. The match kicks off at 3.00pm. The game ... [MORE]

LURCH SET TO MAKE HIS FIRST START FOR US IN TONIGHT'S FRIENDLY February 12, 2008
  Supporters will get their first chance to see newly installed Player/Manager Chris Tracey in action tonight. Lurch is set to pull on th... [MORE]

LURCH MAKES OUTSTANDING DEBUT AS MELFORD RECORD FRIENDLY WIN February 12, 2008
New Player/Manager Chris Tracey made an impressive debut at Stoneylands tonight as Melford beat Sudbury Athletic 1-0 at Stoneylands in a friendly. &n... [MORE]

MATCH REPORT FROM HADLEIGH DEFEAT + CRAIG GREEN INJURY UPDATE February 10, 2008
Hadleigh United 3 Long Melford 1 (Ridgeons League Division One, Saturday 9 February 2008, Att: 105)   The early stages of the game saw the vis... [MORE]

FRIENDLY AGAINST SUDBURY ATHLETIC ARRANGED FOR TUESDAY EVENING February 10, 2008
We will be playing a friendly match against Essex & Suffolk Border League side Sudbury Athletic on Tuesday (10 Feb). The match will kick off at St... [MORE]

1ST TEAM & RESERVES IN ACTION TOMORROW - BOTH SQUADS ANNOUNCED February 09, 2008
  The 1st Team travel to Hadleigh United today in the Ridgeons League Division One. The Reserves entertain local rivals AFC Sudbury Reserves a... [MORE]

DISAPPOINTING DAY FOR THE CLUB AS 1ST TEAM & RESERVES SUFFER DEFEATS February 09, 2008
The 1st Team lost 1-3 at Hadleigh United this afternoon in Chris Tracey's first game in charge. It was an encouraging display and Melford were unfortu... [MORE]

'IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO PLAY YOUR LOCAL RIVALS' - RYAN OWENS ON TOMORROW'S DERBY February 08, 2008
  Reserves Player/Manager Ryan Owens made the following comments today ahead of tomorrow's local derby against AFC Sudbury Reserves (3.00pm ki... [MORE]

WATERLOGGED PITCH DENIES RESERVES CHANCE TO GO TOP LAST NIGHT February 06, 2008
Last night's Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division (South) fixture been our Reserves and Stanway Rovers Reserves was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. ... [MORE]

SATURDAY SOCCER SCHOOL RESTARTS THIS WEEK AFTER WINTER BREAK February 06, 2008
Our Saturday Soccer School for 5 and 6 year old boys and girls restarts this coming Saturday (9 February) after the winter break. The session is taken... [MORE]

RESERVES BACK IN ACTION TONIGHT WHEN STANWAY ROVERS VISIT STONEYLANDS February 05, 2008
The Reserves make a swift return to action following Saturday's draw against Braintree Town when they take on Stanway Rovers tonight. The match k... [MORE]

RESERVES IN STALEMATE WITH LEAGUE LEADERS BRAINTREE TOWN YESTERDAY February 03, 2008
The Reserves drew 0-0 with league leaders Braintree Town yesterday in another entertaining Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South match at Stoneylands.... [MORE]

1ST TEAM MATCH AT GORLESTON HAS BEEN POSTPONED February 02, 2008
Please note that today's 1st Team match at Gorleston in the Ridgeons League First Division has been postponed due to an unfit pitch.   There ar... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER ON CHRIS TRACEY'S ARRIVAL & GENERAL MANAGER ROLE February 02, 2008
  General Manager Paul Grainger yesterday made the following comments on this week's developments at the club.   'I want to go on recor... [MORE]

SAM KNIBBS BACK AT STONEYLANDS & SET TO FEATURE FOR RESERVES TOMORROW February 01, 2008
    Sam Knibbs has returned to the club and is set to feature for the Reserves tomorrow in their match at Stoneylands against Braintree ... [MORE]

1ST TEAM IN ACTION AT GORLESTON TOMORROW / RESERVES HOME TO BRAINTREE February 01, 2008
The 1st Team travel to in-form side Gorleston tomorrow (2 February) in the Ridgeons League First Divison. The match kicks off at Emerald Park at 3.00p... [MORE]

STATEMENT FROM NEW MANAGER CHRIS TRACEY ON HIS MOVE TO MELFORD February 01, 2008
  Our new player/manager Chris Tracey kindly took the time to make the following statement about joining us.   ' The opportunity t... [MORE]

RYAN OWENS NAMES HIS SQUAD FOR TOMORROW'S TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH February 01, 2008
Earlier today Reserves Player/Manager Ryan Owens named his squad on the LMFC Forum for tomorrrow's crucial Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division (South) fix... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S MATCH AT HARWICH & PARKESTON IS OFF DUE TO WATERLOGGED PITCH January 31, 2008
  The Under 18's match at Harwich & Parkeston tonight has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.         ... [MORE]

AFC SUDBURY LEGEND CHRIS TRACEY JOINS THE CLUB AS 1ST TEAM PLAYER/MANAGER January 31, 2008
  The club is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Tracey as 1st Team Player/Manager. Paul Grainger becomes General Manager, working... [MORE]

1ST TEAM MAKE HARWICH CHARITY CUP EXIT AFTER WALSHAM WIN AT STONEYLANDS January 30, 2008
The 1st Team's disappointing January concluded last night as Walsham-le-Willows won 1-0 at Stoneylands in the Harwich Charity Cup. More details to fol... [MORE]

1ST TEAM IN HARWICH CHARITY CUP ACTION TONIGHT AT STONEYLANDS January 29, 2008
The 1st Team will be looking to bounce back from Saturday's league defeat when they entertain Walsham-le-Willows in the Harwich Charity Cup tonight. T... [MORE]

1ST TEAM SUFFER HEAVY HOME DEFEAT BUT RESERVES PICK UP AWAY POINT January 26, 2008
There were mixed fortunes for our two sides in action today. The 1st Team lost 0-5 at home against Halstead Town but the Reserves drew 0-0 at 2nd-plac... [MORE]

1ST TEAM AT HOME TO HALSTEAD TOWN TOMORROW - PREVIEW AND SQUAD January 25, 2008
  Our 1st Team entertain Halstead Town tomorrow (Saturday 26 January) in the Ridgeons League First Division. The match kicks of... [MORE]

MORE ACTION AT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT AS UNDER 18'S ENTERTAIN BRANTHAM ATHLETIC January 23, 2008
For the second consecutive evening there's a match at Stoneylands tonight. Trevor Warren's Under 18's entertain Brantham Athletic in the Ridgeons Yout... [MORE]

RESERVES SLIP TO HOME DEFEAT AGAINST HAVERHILL IN ENTERTAINING MATCH January 22, 2008
Long Melford Reserves 1 Haverhill Rovers Reserves 3 (Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South, Tuesday 22 January 2008)   In an entertaining an... [MORE]

1ST TEAM HOME MATCH AGAINST HALSTEAD REARRANGED FOR SATURDAY January 21, 2008
The 1st Team's home league match against Halstead Town has been given the new date of Saturday 26 January. The game was called off two days ago d... [MORE]

WEATHER PERMITTING THE RESERVES WILL ENTERTAIN HAVERHILL ROVERS TOMORROW NIGHT January 21, 2008
The Reserves are at home to Haverhill Rovers Reserves in the league tomorrow (Tue 22 Jan), kick off 7.45pm.   There are some doubts as to... [MORE]

TODAY'S 1ST TEAM MATCH HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WATERLOGGED PITCH January 19, 2008
Today's 1st Team match at home to Halstead Town has fallen victim to the wet weather. The Stoneylands pitch was already waterlogged early this mo... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD CRICKET CLUB INDOOR NET SESSIONS WILL BEGIN NEXT MONTH January 18, 2008
  Dates have been released for Indoor Cricket nets for Long Melford Cricket Club, they will start on February 4th at Littlegarth School, ... [MORE]

TONIGHT'S UNDER 18'S MATCH AT BRAINTREE TOWN FALLS VICTIM TO THE WEATHER January 16, 2008
  Tonight's Under 18 match at Braintree Town has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.   Trevor Warren's side will , weather perm... [MORE]

TONIGHT'S RESERVES MATCH AGAINST HALSTEAD TOWN HAS BEEN POSTPONED January 15, 2008
After a pitch inspection at Stoneylands earlier this afternoon, tonight's match between our Reserves and Halstead Town Reserves has been postpone... [MORE]

RESERVES BACK IN ACTION AT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT WHEN THEY ENTERTAIN HALSTEAD TOWN January 15, 2008
The Reserves make a swift return to action tonight when they face Halstead Town in the Ridgeons Reserves Cup Group 4. The match kicks o... [MORE]

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE FROM SAM MANSFIELD HELPS RESERVES EARN HOME POINT January 13, 2008
  Melford Reserves drew 0-0 against Tiptree United Reserves yesterday afternoon at Stoneylands in the Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division (So... [MORE]

DATE CONFIRMED FOR 1ST TEAM'S HARWICH CHARITY CUP TIE AGAINST WALSHAM January 13, 2008
The 1st Team's Harwich Charity Cup tie at home to Walsham-le-Willows is to be played on Tuesday 29 January. The second round clash, moved from it... [MORE]

1ST TEAM MATCH AT DEBENHAM IS OFF BUT RESERVES GAME STILL ON January 12, 2008
Today's 1st Team match at Debenham LC has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. An inspection of the Maitlands pitch was carried out this morning... [MORE]

CARL DAW PLEDGES HIS FUTURE TO CLUB BY SIGNING CONTRACT UNTIL END OF NEXT SEASON January 11, 2008
  Carl Daw has committed his future to the club by signing a contract that will expire at the end of the 2008/09 season.   The 17 year... [MORE]

1ST TEAM SQUAD TO TRAVEL TO DEBENHAM LC ANNOUNCED PLUS TEAM NEWS January 11, 2008
  The 1st Team return to Ridgeons League First Division action tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 12 January) when they travel to Debenham LC. The m... [MORE]

LAST NIGHT'S UNDER 18'S MATCH AT WITHAM TOWN WAS POSTPONED January 10, 2008
  Last night's Under 18's fixture at Witham Town was postponed, presumably due to an unplayable pitch but more details should hopefully be ava... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S TRAVEL TO WITHAM TOWN TONIGHT FOR FIRST MATCH OF NEW YEAR January 09, 2008
  The Under 18's will be looking to go top of the Ridgeons Youth League South Division tonight when they travel to Witham Town. League leaders... [MORE]

1ST TEAM MAKE SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP EXIT AS HADLEIGH GO THROUGH January 06, 2008
Long Melford 0 Hadleigh United 2 (Touchline Sports Suffolk Senior Cup Quarter Final, Sat 5 Jan 2008)   The form book was maintained in this lo... [MORE]

HADLEIGH UTD VISIT STONEYLANDS TOMORROW IN SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP - PREVIEW & SQUADS January 04, 2008
Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 5 January) we entertain Hadleigh United in the quarter final of the Touchline Sports Suffolk Senior Cup. With a Portman R... [MORE]

REPEAT OF LAST SEASON'S MATCH AS LATE GOAL SINKS 1ST TEAM AT SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN January 02, 2008
  It was a case of history repeating itself at Catons Lane tonight as our 1st Team went down to a late goal losing 1-0 at Saffron Walden Town,... [MORE]

ELY CITY LEAVE STONEYLANDS WITH ALL 3 POINTS - MATCH REPORT FROM TODAY'S GAME December 29, 2007
Long Melford 0 Ely City 4 (Ridgeons League First Division, Saturday 29 December)   The home team were without Darren Pratt and before the game... [MORE]

SATURDAY'S SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP TIE AGAINST HADLEIGH WILL KICK OFF AT 3PM December 29, 2007
Please note that our Touchline Sports Suffolk Senior Cup quarter final against Hadleigh United on Saturday 5 January will kick off at Stoneylands... [MORE]

ELY CITY VISIT STONEYLANDS TOMORROW FOR OUR SECOND MATCH IN THREE DAYS December 28, 2007
  Central defender Mark Dack is included in the 1st Team squad to face Ely City tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 29 December). The match kicks off... [MORE]

SKEGGS BRACE HELPS MELFORD TO RECORD CONVINCING DERBY WIN December 27, 2007
  Long Melford 4 Cornard United 0 (Ridgeons League Division One, Thursday 27 December)   Both teams were weakened through holiday abse... [MORE]

CHANCE TO HAVE A COPY OF TODAY'S PROGRAMME SENT TO YOUR DOOR December 27, 2007
The club quickly sold out of programmes at today's match against Cornard United. We will be printing more copies of the programme in the next few... [MORE]

DARREN PRATT SET TO RETURN TO 1ST TEAM AFTER RECEIVING GOOD NEWS ON INJURY December 26, 2007
  Darren Pratt is available to play for the 1st Team again after receiving the news from a specialist that continuing to play will cause ... [MORE]

CORNARD UNITED VISIT STONEYLANDS TOMORROW - TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF LOCAL DERBY December 26, 2007
Melford entertain local rivals Cornard United tomorrow (Thursday 27 December) in a crucial Ridgeons League First Division fixture. The match... [MORE]

UNDESERVED DEFET AT DOWNHAM TOWN - MATCH REPORT FROM YESTERDAY'S MATCH December 23, 2007
Downham Town 1 Long Melford 0   This battle between promotion contenders Downham and lowly Melford,was a very even contest, with Melford comp... [MORE]

SQUAD TO TRAVEL TO DOWNHAM TOWN ANNOUNCED PLUS LATEST TEAM NEWS December 22, 2007
The 1st Team make their last away trip of 2007 on Saturday 22 December for a Ridgeons League First Division clash at promotion hopefuls Downham Town (... [MORE]

1ST TEAM LOSE AT HOME TO DISS TOWN AFTER SENDING OFF CHANGES COURSE OF MATCH December 16, 2007
The 1st Team lost their seventh league match in a row yesterday when Diss Town ran out comfortable 4-1 winners at Stoneylands in front of a crowd of 7... [MORE]

TODAY'S RESERVES MATCH AT HAVERHILL HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO UNFIT PITCH December 15, 2007
The Reserves' league fixture at Haverhill Rovers, scheduled to take place at 3.00pm this afternoon, has been postponed. The Hamlet Croft pitch is unfi... [MORE]

SQUAD LIST AND TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S 1ST TEAM MATCH December 14, 2007
The 1st Team entertain Diss Town tomorrow afternoon in the Ridgeons League First Division. The match kicks off at Stoneylands at 3.00pm.   Dann... [MORE]

CLUB'S CHRISTMAS MAGAZINE NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY AT STONEYLANDS OR ONLINE December 14, 2007
    The Long Melford FC Christmas Magazine is now available for purchase, either at any of the forthcoming matches at Stoneylands or thr... [MORE]

WET WEATHER PLAYS HAVOC WITH WEEKEND FIXTURES AS ONLY A FEW MATCHES GO AHEAD December 10, 2007
The wet weather over the weekend meant only a handful of the club's fixtures could go ahead.   The 1st Team's league match at FC Clacton on Sat... [MORE]

TOMORROW'S 1ST TEAM MATCH HAS BEEN POSTPONED - UNDER 18'S GAME IS ALSO OFF December 10, 2007
Tomorrow's 1st Team Harwich Charity Cup tie against Walsham-le-Willows has been postponed due to the effects of the recent wet weather on the Sto... [MORE]

ADAM COLEMAN REPORTS ON UNDER 10'S TRIP TO COLCHESTER ATHLETIC YESTERDAY December 03, 2007
DATE: 2nd December 2007  Colchester Athletic U10’S BLUES 2    Long Melford U10’S BLUES 2   Melford had a full compleme... [MORE]

THANK YOU TO YESTERDAY'S MATCH SPONSOR - THE EASTERN FOOTBALL WEBSITE December 02, 2007
  The club would like to thank Trevor Litchfield from the Eastern Football website for sponsoring yesterday's match against Hadleigh United. ... [MORE]

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TODAY'S 1S TEAM HOME MATCH AGAINST HADLEIGH December 01, 2007
The 1st Team return to league action this afternoon when Hadleigh United visit Stoneylands for a Ridgeons League First Division clash. The match kicks... [MORE]

DISAPPOINTING LEAGUE FORM CONTINUES AS 1ST TEAM LOSE AT HOME TO HADLEIGH December 01, 2007
  MATCH SPONSOR - EASTERN FOOTBALL   Long Melford 1 Hadleigh United 3 (Ridgeons League First Division, Saturday 1st December 2007) &n... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S LET TWO GOAL LEAD SLIP AND MISS CHANCE TO GO TOP OF TABLE November 28, 2007
The Under 18's drew 2-2 at home against Felixstowe & Walton United in the Ridgeons Youth League South Division this evening.   Although Tr... [MORE]

TREVOR WARREN'S HIGH-FLYING UNDER 18'S IN LEAGUE ACTION AT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT November 28, 2007
Our Under 18's return to action tonight with a Ridgeons Youth League South Division fixture against Felixstowe & Walton United. The match k... [MORE]

TWO CLOSELY FOUGHT MATCHES AT CORNARD YESTERDAY FOR OUR UNDER 8'S November 26, 2007
Under 8's Blues and Reds manager Adrian Copsey reports on yesterday's matches at Cornard Dynamos   Blues (Lost 0-1): Transfers were made in... [MORE]

JIM WALKER STEPS DOWN FROM JOINT MANAGER ROLE - CLUB STATEMENT RELEASED November 25, 2007
    The following is a statement released today from the Long Melford FC Board of Directors:   Jim Walker has decided to resign... [MORE]

1ST TEAM SAFELY THROUGH TO QUARTER FINAL OF SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP November 24, 2007
  The 1st Team advanced to the Quarter Final of the Touchline Sports Suffolk Senior Cup after a 1-0 win against Felixstowe United at Stoneylan... [MORE]

LAST NIGHT'S CRUCIAL UNDER 18'S MATCH AT HARWICH & PARKESTON POSTPONED November 23, 2007
The Under 18's top of the table clash at Harwich & Parkeston last night fell victim to the weather. The match was postponed due to a rain aff... [MORE]

FELIXSTOWE UNITED VISIT STONEYLANDS TOMORROW FOR SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP TIE November 23, 2007
The 1st Team entertain Felixstowe United tomorrow afternoon in the Touchline Sports Suffolk Senior Cup 2nd Round.  The match kicks off at St... [MORE]

DISAPPOINTING RUN OF RESULTS CONTINUES WITH HOME DEFEAT LAST NIGHT November 21, 2007
The 1st Team slipped to their sixth consecutive defeat last night in front of a low Stoneylands crowd of 42. High-flying Debenham LC ran out comf... [MORE]

DEBENHAM LC VISIT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT IN FIRST DIVISION ENCOUNTER November 20, 2007
Debenham LC make the trip across Suffolk tonight for a Ridgeons League First Division clash at Stoneylands, kick off 7.45pm.   Debenham arrive ... [MORE]

AWAY MATCH REPORTS FROM UNDER 8'S BLUES & REDS TRIP TO STANWAY ROVERS November 19, 2007
Under 8’s Blues & Reds Manager Adrian Copsey reports on yesterday’s matches   Blues: Playing against the top team in the division the lad... [MORE]

1ST TEAM FIGHT BACK AT ELY DESPITE BEING REDUCED TO TEN MEN November 18, 2007
The 1st Team lost 2-1 at Ely City yesterday but were always in the match despite the harsh sending off of midfielder Neil Hayward on the 60 minute mar... [MORE]

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S 1ST TEAM MATCH AT ELY CITY November 16, 2007
  The 1st Team travel to Ely City tomorrow afternoon for a Ridgeons League First Division encounter, 3pm kick off at the Unwin Ground.  ... [MORE]

DISALLOWED GOAL & TWO DUBIOUS PENALTIES CONDEMN 1ST TEAM TO ANOTHER DEFEAT November 14, 2007
The 1st Team lost 2-1 at home to Saffron Walden Town last night in an evenly contested Ridgeons League First Division match.   The game t... [MORE]

SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN VISIT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT FOR FIRST DIVISION CLASH November 13, 2007
    Mid-table side Saffron Walden Town visit Stoneylands tonight for a Ridgeons League First Division match, kick off 7.45pm.   Saf... [MORE]

ANOTHER MIXED DAY YESTERDAY FOR UNDER 8'S BLUES & REDS - REPORT FROM ADRIAN November 12, 2007
Under 8’s Blues: Away v Lawford Juniors, Lost 0-2   The Blues started brightly and to be honest played their best football of the season with... [MORE]

MELFORD COMPLETE SIGNING OF FORMER AFC SUDBURY STRIKER STEVE DAY November 11, 2007
  The club is delighted to announce the signing of former AFC Sudbury striker Steve Day. With Carl Daw about to begin his suspension on Tuesda... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM NARROWLY BEATEN AT TIPTREE DESPITE GOOD PERFORMANCE November 10, 2007
Tiptree United beat our 1st Team 2-0 earlier today at Chapel Road in front of a crowd of 62. Second half goals from Ian Nimmo and Luke Webster sealed ... [MORE]

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TODAY'S 1ST TEAM MATCH AT TIPTREE UNITED November 10, 2007
  The 1st Team have been given a boost ahead of today's Ridgeons League First Division match at leaders Tiptree United (3pm kick off) with the... [MORE]

CLUB LOOKING FORWARD TO SATURDAY'S RACE NIGHT - 190 TICKETS SOLD November 08, 2007
We have now sold 190 tickets for the Race Night on Saturday evening. We have also had to increase the number of races to 10, because of the huge deman... [MORE]

INJURIES FORCE MELFORD LEGENDS DARREN PRATT AND STEVE ARNOLD TO RETIRE November 08, 2007
  The club has been dealt a severe blow with the news that  central defenders Darren Pratt and Steve Arnold have... [MORE]

MIXED FORTUNES FOR OUR UNDER 8'S BLUES & REDS - REPORT FROM ADRIAN COPSEY November 06, 2007
U8s Blues 0-3 Colchester Athletic Blues (Sun 04 Nov)   The Blues started the game with some great defending from both Bryn Gartland and man o... [MORE]

TOMORROW'S FIRST TEAM EAST ANGLIAN CUP MATCH HAS BEEN CALLED OFF November 05, 2007
The club will not be able to fulfill tomorrow night's fixture at Leiston in the East Anglian Cup due to a severe player shortage brought abo... [MORE]

MISSED CHANCES PROVE COSTLY AS FIRST TEAM SUFFER HOME DEFEAT YESTERDAY November 04, 2007
The 1st Team put in an impressive display at home to Downham Town yesterday but were ultimately punished for not taking their chances. &nb... [MORE]

STATEMENT RELEASED TODAY FROM LMFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS November 04, 2007
The club wishes it to be known that there is no truth in the rumour circulating that Simon Garden would be relinquishing his role as Vice Chairman a... [MORE]

IMPORTANT MATCH FOR FIRST TEAM TOMORROW AS DOWNHAM TOWN VISIT STONEYLANDS November 02, 2007
The 1st Team will be looking to continue their excellent league form of late when 3rd placed Downham Town visit Stoneylands tomorrow afternoon, 3pm ki... [MORE]

LMFC RACE NIGHT UPDATE - DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FAST APPROACHING November 01, 2007
The deadline to purchase Race Night tickets and horses is the evening of Monday 5th November 2007.Please see any Colts Manager as soon as possible or ... [MORE]

CLUB THANKS AFC SUDBURY SUPPORTERS CLUB FOR PLAYER SPONSOR & SUPPORT October 31, 2007
All at Long Melford FC would like to thank the AFC Sudbury Supporters Club for kindly offering to sponsor Tony French for the rest of the 2007/... [MORE]

LATEST UNDER 10'S BLUES AND REDS UPDATE FROM ADAM COLEMAN October 30, 2007
DATE: 28th October 2007   LONG MELFORD U10’S BLUES 1             STANWAY VILLA U10’S B... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM IN RIDGEONS LEAGUE CUP ACTION AT IPSWICH WANDERERS TONIGHT October 30, 2007
The 1st Team travel to Humber Doucy Lane this evening to take on Premier Division side Ipswich Wanderers in the Ridgeons League Cup 1st Round, kick of... [MORE]

1ST TEAM BOW OUT OF RIDGEONS LEAGUE CUP WITH DEFEAT AT IPSWICH WANDERERS October 30, 2007
The 1st Team lost 3-1 at Premier Division side Ipswich Wanderers tonight in the Ridgeons League Cup 1st Round, in front of a crowd of 87.   Mel... [MORE]

LATEST UPDATE FROM UNDER 8'S BLUES AND REDS MANAGER ADRIAN COPSEY October 29, 2007
Adrian Copsey reports on yesterday's away fixture at Holland FC (Sun 28 Oct)   UNDER 8'S BLUES: Lost 0-3   In difficult windy con... [MORE]

GREAT DAY FOR THE CLUB AS 1ST TEAM & RESERVES SECURE MASSIVE WINS October 27, 2007
On what was a fantastic afternoon for Long Melford FC, our 1st Team pulled off a vital 1-0 win at Great Yarmouth Town and our Reserves went back ... [MORE]

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S 1ST TEAM MATCH AT GREAT YARMOUTH TOWN October 26, 2007
  The 1st Team are back in Ridgeons League First Division action tomorrow afternoon when they make the longest trip of the season to take on G... [MORE]

ADRIAN COPSEY DELIGHTED WITH UNDER 8'S PERFORMANCES AGAINST COLCHESTER October 23, 2007
Under 8's Blues, Home v Colchester Villa, Drew 0-0 (Sun 21 Oct)   In a great game both sides were evenly matched with the Melford defence hol... [MORE]

HALSTEAD TOWN VISIT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT FOR FIRST DIVISION KO CUP TIE October 23, 2007
  Jody Brown's Halstead Town visit Stoneylands this evening for a First Division KO Cup Preliminary Round encounter. The match kicks off at 7.... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM MAKE CUP EXIT BUT UNSAVOURY INCIDENT IS MAJOR TALKING POINT October 23, 2007
The First Team lost 6-0 at home against Halstead Town in the Preliminary Round of the First Division KO Cup this evening, but the result of this match... [MORE]

SUE HOPKINS STEPS DOWN FROM HER POSITION AS CLUB PHYSIO October 21, 2007
  Sue Hopkins has decided to stand down from her position as Club Physio due to family and work commitments.   After devoting so much ... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM RETURN TO WINNING WAYS BUT RESERVES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT October 20, 2007
The 1st Team beat Fakenham Town 3-0 at Stoneylands today in front of a crowd of 54 to move up to 17th position in the Ridgeons League First Divis... [MORE]

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S FIRST TEAM HOME MATCH AGAINST FAKENHAM TOWN October 19, 2007
The 1st Team entertain First Division strugglers Fakenham Town tomorrow afternoon in a vital six-pointer at Stoneylands, kick off 3pm.   The... [MORE]

MIXED RESULTS FOR RESERVES & UNDER 18'S LAST NIGHT October 18, 2007
The Reserves lost 3-2 at Walsham-le-Willows last night in the Reserves Cup Group 4, but the Under 18's pulled off a fantastic 2-1 victory at... [MORE]

RESERVES & UNDER 18'S BOTH IN ACTION AWAY FROM HOME THIS EVENING October 17, 2007
The Reserves and Under 18's both face away fixtures tonight. Reserves' manager Ryan Owens will take his side to Walsham-le-Willows for a Reserves Cup ... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE UPDATE - JOE BOREHAM DEPARTS & TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF SUNDAY October 17, 2007
Under 16's Alliance central midfielder Joe Boreham has left the team to concentrate on his Suffolk and West Suffolk College opportunity which arose af... [MORE]

LMFC RACE NIGHT DATE & DETAILS CONFIRMED BY DAVE KING October 17, 2007
  LMFC Colts Chairman Dave King has confirmed the following details of the club's next fundraising event - the eagerly awaited Race Night. Thi... [MORE]

CLUB TO HOLD TEAM PHOTOGRAPH SESSION NEXT THURSDAY October 17, 2007
The club will be holding a team photograph session next Thursday (25 October) at Stoneylands. Each team has been allocated their time slot and the sch... [MORE]

DISAPPOINTING DAY FOR THE CLUB AS 1ST TEAM & RESERVES BOTH SUFFER DEFEATS October 13, 2007
Godmanchester Rovers beat our 1st Team 3-1 at Bearscroft Farm earlier today in the Ridgeons League Division One, leaving Jim Walker and Paul Gr... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM ON THE ROAD TOMORROW WHILE RESERVES ARE AT HOME October 12, 2007
  The 1st Team make the trip to Bearscroft Lane tomorrow to take on Godmanchester Rovers in the Ridgeons League Division One (3pm kick of... [MORE]

CONFIRMATION THAT TUESDAY'S MATCH AGAINST SAFFRON WALDEN HAS BEEN POSTPONED October 11, 2007
  Secretary Richard Powell has confirmed that the 1st Team home match against Saffron Walden Town, scheduled to take place on Tuesday 16 ... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S IN LEAGUE ACTION AT STONEYLANDS THIS EVENING October 10, 2007
  Trevor Warren's Under 18's side will be looking to continue their excellent league form when they entertain Braintree Town tonight. The matc... [MORE]

SUNDAY'S UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO COUNTY CALL-UPS October 09, 2007
The Under 16's Alliance match at Woodbridge Town scheduled for Sunday (14 October) has been postponed because players from both clubs have been s... [MORE]

CLUB TO HOLD RACE NIGHT NEXT MONTH IN RESPONSE TO RECENT THEFT October 08, 2007
  A Race Night has been arranged to raise much needed funds to replace the stolen tractor. This is to take place on SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER ... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S WILL NOW TAKE ON BRAINTREE AT STONEYLANDS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT October 08, 2007
  Please note that the Under 18's will now be at home to Braintree Town on Wednesday (10 October) in a re-arranged fixture. The Ridgeons Youth... [MORE]

SCOTT WARK JOINS US ON A MONTH'S LOAN FROM NEEDHAM MARKET October 08, 2007
    Scott Wark has joined us on a month's loan from Ridgeons League Premier Division side Needham Market. The 20-year-old is set to make... [MORE]

ADAM COLEMAN REPORTS ON AN EXCELLENT AWAY DAY FOR UNDER 10'S BLUES & REDS October 08, 2007
DATE: 7th October 2007   GREAT BRADFORD U10’S BLUES 1  LONG MELFORD U10’S BLUES 3        From the ... [MORE]

SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP WIN SETS UP HOME TIE AGAINST FELIXSTOWE October 06, 2007
The 1st Team won 2-0 at Westerfield United earlier today in the Suffolk Senior Cup First Round, and have been given a home tie against ... [MORE]

FOUR UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE LADS EARN SUFFOLK COUNTY CALL UPS October 05, 2007
Four members of Dave King's Under 16's Alliance squad have been named in the Suffolk U16 squad to play Cambridgeshire at Walsham-le-Willows on Sunda... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM AND RESERVES BOTH IN CUP ACTION TOMORROW AFTERNOON October 05, 2007
Tomorrow afternoon the 1st Team travel to SIL Senior Division side Westerfield United in the Touchline Sports Suffolk Senior Cup First Round (2.15pm k... [MORE]

DATE SET FOR LEAGUE CUP TIE AT IPSWICH WANDERERS October 04, 2007
  Our 1st Team will travel to Ipswich Wanderers on Tuesday 30 October 2007 for their Ridgeons League Cup First Round tie. Jim Walker... [MORE]

CONVINCING RIDGEONS LEAGUE CUP WIN FOR FIRST TEAM TONIGHT October 02, 2007
The First Team won 2-0 at home to Whitton United in the Preliminary Round of the Ridgeons League Cup tonight.   In front of a low Stoneyla... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM IN RIDGEONS LEAGUE CUP ACTION AT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT October 02, 2007
The First Team take on First Division side Whitton United in the Preliminary Round of the Ridgeons League Cup this evening. The match kick... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE UPDATE - CHAIRMAN'S CUP DRAW RE-ARRANGED October 01, 2007
The draw for the 2007/08 Under 16's Alliance Chairman's Cup has been re arranged. This competition is competed on a league basis and Long Melford... [MORE]

STATEMENT FROM LONG MELFORD FC DIRECTORS RELEASED October 01, 2007
  The following is a statement released today by the Directors of LMFC: ''Following the theft of the club tractor last week the Dire... [MORE]

MIXED FORTUNES FOR UNDER 8'S BLUES & REDS AT GREAT BENTLEY September 30, 2007
Under 8's Blues: Away v Great Bentley Blues, Lost 0-7   On a lovely day the Blues tried to play football but alas left there energy at home... [MORE]

RESERVES AT HOME TO WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS IN CUP TODAY September 29, 2007
Long Melford Reserves take on Walsham-le-Willows Reserves at Stoneylands this afternoon in a Reserves Cup Group 4 match, kick off 3pm.   As onl... [MORE]

GROUP 4 DEFEAT LEAVES RESERVES WITH MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB September 29, 2007
Long Melford Reserves' hopes of qualifying from Group 4 of the Reserves Cup were left hanging by a thread after Walsham-le-Willows won 1-0 at Stoneyla... [MORE]

FA YOUTH CUP DISAPPOINTMENT FOR UNDER 18'S AS WOODBRIDGE GO THROUGH September 27, 2007
  There was disappointment for the club tonight as our Under 18's went out of the FA Youth Cup. Trevor Warren's side lost 4-0 in their First R... [MORE]

RESERVES GO TOP AFTER CAWTHERAY STRIKE EARNS AWAY POINT AT AFC SUDBURY September 27, 2007
  Long Melford Reserves moved to the top of the Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South last night thanks to a 1-1 draw at local rivals AFC Sudb... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S IN FA YOUTH CUP ACTION TONIGHT AT WOODBRIDGE TOWN September 27, 2007
Long Melford Under 18's kick off their 2007/08 FA Youth Cup campaign this evening with a tricky First Round Qualifying tie at Wo... [MORE]

RESERVES IN ACTION TONIGHT AT LOCAL RIVALS AFC SUDBURY September 26, 2007
We make the short trip to King's Marsh this evening to take on AFC Sudbury Reserves in a Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division South fixture. The match ki... [MORE]

UNDER 10'S UPDATE FROM ADAM COLEMAN - YESTERDAY'S MATCH REPORTS September 24, 2007
DATE: 23rd September 2007   LONG MELFORD U10’S BLUES 2      COLCHESTER ATHLETIC U10’S BLUES 5    Follow... [MORE]

ADRIAN COPSEY REPORTS ON UNDER 8'S BLUES & REDS September 23, 2007
Under 8's Blues   On hot day Melford were caught sleeping and fell behind to 2 early goals, but then the nerves settled and they started... [MORE]

LATE GOAL SINKS FIRST TEAM BUT RESERVES WIN AWAY FROM HOME September 22, 2007
The First Team went down 1-2 to a goal in the 89th minute at Debenham LC earlier today in their FA Vase tie. Debenham scored just before hal... [MORE]

FORMER WIGAN ATHLETIC GOALKEEPER FLOYD CROLL SIGNS FROM TIPTREE September 21, 2007
  The club is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Floyd Croll from Ridgeons League First Division side Tiptree United.   Fl... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM IN FA VASE ACTION TOMORROW AT DEBENHAM LC September 21, 2007
  The First Team and Reserves are both away from home tomorrow afternoon. The First Team make the trip to Maitlands to take on Ridgeons League... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S KNOCKED OUT OF RIDGEONS YOUTH CUP September 20, 2007
Our Under 18's lost 0-2 at home to Harwich & Parkeston in last night's Ridgeons Youth Cup Preliminary Round tie, in front of a Stoneylands crowd o... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S IN RIDGEONS YOUTH CUP ACTION AT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT September 19, 2007
The Under 18's are back in action at Stoneylands tonight, they face Harwich & Parkeston in a Ridgeons Youth Cup Preliminary Round tie.  ... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S GIRLS FIXTURE CHANGE - SUNDAY'S MATCH POSTPONED September 18, 2007
Please note that the Long Melford Under 16 Girls home match v Bury Town on Sunday 23 September has been re-scheduled to take place on Sunday... [MORE]

UNDER 10'S UPDATE FROM BLUES MANAGER ADAM COLEMAN September 17, 2007
 DATE: 16th September 2007 LEXDEN SAINTS U10’S BLUES 1      LONG MELFORD U10’S BLUES 0  Melford deserved at lea... [MORE]

UNDER 8'S BLUES & REDS REPORTS FROM ADRIAN COPSEY September 17, 2007
Under 8's Blues: Home v Wivenhoe Lost 0-2 (Sunday 16 September) In their first competitive game of the season the blues passed the ball well and tr... [MORE]

HOME VICTORY FOR UNDER 15'S - TIM BELL REPORTS September 17, 2007
Match Report: Home v Boadicea Dynamos Won 3-1 (Sunday 16 September) Melford triumphed in this close fought home fixture taking the lead just before... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE FIXTURE AT WHITTON UNITED POSTPONED September 17, 2007
Our Under 16's Alliance game against Whitton next Sunday has been postponed due to Suffolk County call ups. Whitton have had 3 players selected to pla... [MORE]

MAJOR SETBACK FOR FIRST TEAM AS GORLESTON TAKE ALL THREE POINTS September 15, 2007
In what was a bitterly disappointing afternoon at Stoneylands earlier today, Gorleston won 3-0 in front of a crowd of 74 to leave us with just 4 ... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE SIDE FULL OF CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF SUNDAY'S MATCH September 14, 2007
Despite suffering  a defeat on their first game of the season last weekend, the lads go into this Sunday's home match against Newmarket Town full... [MORE]

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S FIRST TEAM MATCH AGAINST GORLESTON September 14, 2007
First Team Managers Jim Walker and Paul Grainger will have a strong squad to pick from tomorrow afternoon, despite being without Darren Pratt and Dann... [MORE]

MIDWEEK UPDATE - RESERVES SLIP UP BUT UNDER 18'S GO TOP September 13, 2007
There was disappointment for the Reserves on Tuesday night, losing 4-1 at home to Stanway Rovers in the second of their Reserves Cup Group 4 matches. ... [MORE]

UNDER 10'S BLUES & REDS UPDATE FROM ADAM COLEMAN September 10, 2007
The Under 10's Blues and Reds faced difficult away matches at Stanway Rovers yesterday. Adam Coleman reports. STANWAY ROVERS U10’S BLUES 4 &nb... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S GIRLS TEAM GET OFF TO WINNING START September 09, 2007
Long Melford Fillies played their first game of the season today, with a convincing 7-0 home victory over Waveney. Scorers were Becky Howard 4 an... [MORE]

COMFORTABLE VICTORY FOR FIRST TEAM AT FAKENHAM TOWN September 08, 2007
The First Team won 4-0 at Fakenham Town earlier today to record their first Ridgeons League First Division win of the season and their first vict... [MORE]

PAUL GRAINGER PASSES ON BEST WISHES TO ALL COLTS SIDES FOR SUNDAY September 07, 2007
I would just like to take this chance to wish all the managers and players in the youth section the very best of luck for the new season. Hopefully,... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S RECORD EXCELLENT VICTORY AT HAVERHILL ROVERS September 07, 2007
Long Melford Under 18's won 2-0 at Haverhill Rovers yesterday evening to move up to 5th position in the Ridgeons Youth League South Division. &n... [MORE]

SQUAD TO TRAVEL TO FAKENHAM TOWN TOMORROW September 07, 2007
The First Team travel to Fakenham Town tomorrow afternoon in search of their first win of the season. It is a real six pointer as both sides have only... [MORE]

SATURDAY SOCCER SCHOOL BEGINS TOMORROW MORNING September 07, 2007
The Colts Saturday Soccer School begins tomorrow morning at Stoneylands. FA qualified coach Mark Roberts will take the training for all five and six-y... [MORE]

ANOTHER BIG STEP FORWARD FOR LONG MELFORD FC ON SUNDAY September 06, 2007
Sunday sees Long Melford make another big step in football when their first ever Girls team play their first ever match at Stoneylands.  The Unde... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE MUST TRAVEL TO STANWAY WITHOUT TWO KEY PLAYERS September 06, 2007
Dave King has two of his influential players missing for the first game of the season at Stanway Rovers on Sunday (2pm kick off). Captain Jack Howard ... [MORE]

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AGAINST TIPTREE LAST NIGHT GOES UNREWARDED September 05, 2007
An excellent performance against promotion hopefuls Tiptree United last night sadly went unrewarded. We were 2-1 up for a large period of th... [MORE]

UNDER 12'S REDS RECORD CONVINCING VICTORY AT CLARE September 05, 2007
Manager Steve Gates reports on Long Melford Under 12's Reds excellent 5-1 win at Clare last night.   Melford started brightly in thei... [MORE]

TIPTREE UNITED VISIT STONEYLANDS THIS EVENING - 7.45PM KICK OFF September 04, 2007
Tonight we entertain promotion hopefuls Tiptree United in a Ridgeons League First Division encounter. The match kicks off at 7.45pm at Stoneylands. &... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S MATCH AT HAVERHILL ROVERS MOVED TO THURSDAY September 04, 2007
Please note that our Under 18's match at Haverhill Rovers, originally scheduled to take place tomorrow night, has been moved to Thursday 6 September. ... [MORE]

GOALKEEPER CRAIG RULTON SIGNS FOR FC CLACTON September 03, 2007
  Goalkeeper Craig Rulton has joined fellow Ridgeons League First Division side FC Clacton.   The 19-year-old made 23 appearances for ... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE SIDE RECORD IMPRESSIVE PRE-SEASON WIN September 03, 2007
The Long Melford Under 16's Alliance team produced a great display of football to overcome a very hardworking Newmarket team in a pre-season fr... [MORE]

MARK ALDER EQUALISER EARNS US FIRST POINT OF THE SEASON September 01, 2007
  After being forced on the defensive for most of the first half, Melford sparked second half and showed some spirit and courage to end up sha... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE SIDE WILL NOW FACE NEWMARKET TOWN TOMORROW September 01, 2007
Dave King's Under 16 Alliance side will now play a friendly against Newmarket Town tomorrow afternoon, and not Trevor Warren's Under 18 side as has pr... [MORE]

ANDY HUGHES & LUKE HUGHES LEAVE FOR WITHAM TOWN August 31, 2007
Recent signings Andy Hughes and Luke Hughes have left the club and joined Ryman League Division One North side Witham Town. They are both set to go st... [MORE]

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S MATCH AGAINST MARCH TOWN UNITED August 31, 2007
The First Team take on March Town United tomorrow afternoon at Stoneylands in a Ridgeons League First Division match. March beat us 3-2 less than a mo... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE SIDE TO PLAY UNDER 18'S ON SUNDAY August 31, 2007
The Under 16's Alliance side will take on Trevor Warren's Under 18's on Sunday afternoon (2 September) in a pre-season friendly. Manager Dave King's p... [MORE]

UNDER 18S' SEASON BEGINS WITH DEFEAT - READ TREVOR WARREN'S REACTION August 30, 2007
Long Melford Under 18's lost 1-0 at home to Harwich & Parkeston last night in their first Ridgeons Youth League South Division match of the s... [MORE]

DISRUPTION TO UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE PRE-SEASON LEAVES MANAGER DAVE KING FRUSTRATED August 30, 2007
Yesterday’s Under 16's Alliance friendly against Earls Colne was cancelled and the pre-season match scheduled to take place against West Wratting... [MORE]

IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AT HALSTEAD BUT POOR RUN OF RESULTS CONTINUES August 29, 2007
  The five goal defeat at Halstead last night would suggest a total rout but in fact it was not the case, two defensive errors allow... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM IN ACTION AT HALSTEAD TOWN TONIGHT August 28, 2007
  We make the short trip to Essex side Halstead Town tonight for a Ridgeons League First Division encounter. Kick off is at 7.45pm a... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S IN POSITIVE MOOD AHEAD OF WEDNESDAY'S OPENER August 26, 2007
Long Melford Under 18's kick off their 2007/08 Ridgeons Youth League South Division season on Wednesday night with a home match against Harwich & ... [MORE]

DISAPPOINTING START TO THE SEASON CONTINUES WITH HEAVY HOME DEFEAT August 25, 2007
The performance of Melford  was described as one supporter as abject and that was a fairly accurate description that could be attached to th... [MORE]

FORMER CAMBRIDGE UNITED PAIR SIGN IN TIME FOR THETFORD CLASH August 24, 2007
The club is delighted to announce the signings of Andy Hughes, 18, and Luke Hughes, 21, from Tiptree United. The duo will go straight into tomorr... [MORE]

RESERVES' SEASON BEGINS TOMORROW WITH TRIP TO SEASIDE August 24, 2007
Long Melford Reserves get their 2007/08 Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division (South) season under way tomorrow afternoon. Ryan Owens' side will travel to... [MORE]

DAVE KING'S UNDER 16'S IN ACTION AT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT August 22, 2007
  Dave King's Under 16s Alliance squad have a friendly at home to Great Bradfords this evening. The match kicks off at 7.30pm on the main Ston... [MORE]

RESERVES NOW AT HOME TO HADLEIGH ON TUESDAY August 19, 2007
Due to the postponement of the First Team's match against Saffron Walden Town, the Reserves will now entertain Hadleigh United on Tuesday evening in t... [MORE]

FA CUP DREAM OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR AS BLACKSTONES TRIUMPH August 18, 2007
Within 30 seconds Melford went behind, the visitors from the kick-off forced a corner  Ainslie  swung in  the wind assisted effort to... [MORE]

TUESDAY NIGHT'S MATCH POSTPONED BECAUSE OF SAFFRON WALDEN'S CUP REPLAY August 18, 2007
Our Ridgeons League First Division home match against Saffron Walden Town, scheduled for Tuesday 21 August, has been postponed because Walden will now... [MORE]

PREVIEW OF TOMORROW'S FA CUP TIE AGAINST BLACKSTONES August 17, 2007
                          ... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE TEAM CONFIRM THREE PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES August 17, 2007
The Long Melford Under 16's Alliance side will play the following three pre-season friendlies as part of their preparations for their 2007/08 Eastern ... [MORE]

COACHING FROM TONY FRENCH HELPS UNDER 10'S PREPARE FOR NEW SEASON August 16, 2007
  One month on from the start of pre-season training and only positives to report. Tim Jackson’s training sessions have introduced, developed ... [MORE]

DARREN PRATT SET TO MAKE RETURN IN SATURDAY'S FA CUP CLASH August 15, 2007
  The club is delighted to announce that last night our former player/manager Darren Pratt put pen to paper and goes straight into Saturd... [MORE]

EASTERN JUNIOR ALLIANCE FIXTURES RELEASED - UNDER 16'S BEGIN WITH TRIP TO STANWAY August 15, 2007
    Dave King's Under 16's side will begin life in the Eastern Junior Alliance (Northern Section) with a trip to Stanways Rovers on Sunday... [MORE]

DISAPPOINTING START AS FIRST TEAM LET TWO GOAL LEAD SLIP AT MARCH August 11, 2007
This was a disappointing end score for Melford who went in at the half time interval with a two goal lead. The home team for much of the game l... [MORE]

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S OPENER AT MARCH TOWN UNITED August 10, 2007
As is usual with the early start to the season, Melford have players unavailable due to holidays,Ez Durell and Liam Bevis are both away, Steve ... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S HANDED HOME START AGAINST HARWICH & PARKESTON August 10, 2007
  Long Melford Under 18's will begin their 2007/08 Ridgeons Youth League South Division campaign with a home match against Harwich & Parke... [MORE]

RESERVES PRE-SEASON CONTINUES WITH HOME MATCH TONIGHT August 08, 2007
The Reserves continue their preparation for the 2007/08 season against Sudbury Athletic of the Essex & Suffolk Border League tonight. The mat... [MORE]

DETAILS OF SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP FIRST ROUND DRAW August 06, 2007
The draw for the First Round of the 2007/08 Touchline Sports Suffolk Senior Cup was made on Friday evening, and we have been handed an away tie a... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM DRAW LAST FRIENDLY IN STONEYLANDS HEAT August 04, 2007
Long Melford 2 Dedham Old Boys 2 (Pre-season friendly, Saturday 4th August 2007)   Minus key players Melford struggled to find real flue... [MORE]

RESERVES IN COCKFIELD CUP ACTION TOMORROW NIGHT July 30, 2007
Long Melford Reserves travel to Cockfield United tomorrow night (Tuesday 31 July) to play SIL Senior Division side Stowupland Falcons in the semi... [MORE]

'THE BEST TEAM SPIRIT I'VE SEEN' - MATT WILSON INTERVIEW July 30, 2007
  You signed for the club back on 11 July - how have you been settling in?   I've settled in really well, all the players are... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM RECORD IMPRESSIVE PRE-SEASON VICTORY AGAINST BALDOCK TOWN July 28, 2007
The First Team recorded their first pre-season victory earlier today, beating Baldock Town 3-2 at Stoneylands in convincing fashion.   The mat... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM AND RESERVES IN ACTION TOMORROW AFTERNOON July 27, 2007
  The First Team and Reserves both continue their preparations for the new season tomorrow  afternoon. Jim Walker and Paul Grainger's Fir... [MORE]

THE RETURN OF JONESY - NEEDHAM MARKET VISIT STONEYLANDS TONIGHT July 24, 2007
  Andy Jones will be back at Stoneylands tonight  when we entertain Ridgeons League  Premier Division side Needham Market, in t... [MORE]

NEEDHAM MARKET RECORD COMFORTABLE VICTORY DESPITE CARL DAW STRIKE July 24, 2007
  Melford were soundly  beaten  against Premier Division side Needham Market earlier this evening. Carl Daw (pictured above) scored ... [MORE]

PHOTOGRAPHS OF CLUB'S DISPLAY AT YESTERDAY'S STREET FAIR July 22, 2007
  Long Melford FC Colts had an impressive display at yesterday's Long Melford Street Fair on Hall Street. As well as a display of photogr... [MORE]

DISAPPOINTING START AS FIRST TEAM SLIP UP AGAINST GRUNDISBURGH July 21, 2007
The First Team  lost  2-0 at  Stoneylands this afternoon  against SIL champions Grundisburgh in their first pre-season fixtu... [MORE]

REMINDER THAT TOMORROW'S MATCH KICKS OFF AT 2PM July 20, 2007
Everybody is reminded that tomorrow's First Team pre-season warm-up match against Grundisburgh kicks off at the earlier than usual time of 2pm, at Sto... [MORE]

STONEYLANDS LOOKING EVEN BETTER THANKS TO MORE HARD WORK FROM PLAYERS July 20, 2007
Everybody at the club would like to thank the players who did a number of important jobs around Stoneylands earlier today.   Ez Durell and Paul... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM & RESERVES BOTH HANDED AWAY OPENERS July 18, 2007
The First Team will get their Ridgeons League First Division campaign underway at March Town United on Saturday 11 August. Jim Walker and Paul Grain... [MORE]

AFC SUDBURY YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR ASHLEY SKEGGS SIGNS July 18, 2007
  First Team Managers Jim Walker and Paul Grainger have completed the signing of Ashley Skeggs from Ryman Division One North side AFC Sudbury.... [MORE]

LMFC COLTS UPDATE - UNDER 16'S BEGIN TRAINING & MELFORD STREET FAIR DISPLAY July 17, 2007
The Long Melford Under 16's Eastern Junior Alliance squad begin pre-season training at Stoneylands this Thursday (19 July) - 6.15pm to 7.45pm. After t... [MORE]

REDUCED ADMISSION PRICES FOR PRE-SEASON FIXTURES July 17, 2007
  Admission prices have been halved for the forthcoming pre-season fixtures at Stoneylands . Entry will cost just £2.00 (£1.00 conce... [MORE]

CHARITY ABSEIL PARTICIPANTS PHOTOGRAPHED WITH THEIR CERTIFICATES July 16, 2007
  Pictured above with their certificates are the participants in the Charity Abseil, which took place on Saturday 7 July at the Ipswich H... [MORE]

RESERVES LEAGUE CONSTITUTION & CUP GROUPS CONFIRMED July 12, 2007
Long Melford Reserves will compete with 10 other sides in the Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division (South) in the 2007/08 season. It is almost ... [MORE]

CRAIG RULTON RE-SIGNS AND MATTHEW WILSON JOINS FROM DISS TOWN July 11, 2007
The club has been given a double boost by the news of Craig Rulton's decision to stay with Melford for the 2007/08 season, and the signing of midfield... [MORE]

MANAGERS & PLAYERS PASS ON THANKS TO CHRIS TRACEY July 11, 2007
  The Long Melford management team and players would like to publicly thank AFC Sudbury defender Chris 'Lurch' Tracey for taking our Tuesday n... [MORE]

'EVERYONE IS POSITIVE WE CAN DO WELL' - LIAM CAWTHERAY INTERVIEW July 11, 2007
  Pre-season training began back on 5 June - how's it been going?   Pre-season has been going really well. All the lads are enjoying ev... [MORE]

OPPORTUNITY TO SPONSOR NEXT MONTH'S FA CUP TIE AGAINST BLACKSTONES July 10, 2007
  On Saturday 18 August we enter the 127th staging of the world's most famous and prestigious knockout cup competition - the FA Cup, sponsored... [MORE]

REMINDER TO ALL COLTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS July 10, 2007
All Long Melford FC Colts committee members are reminded that the July committee meeting takes place this Thursday (12 July) at the Stoneylands&n... [MORE]

CHARITY ABSEIL EVENT HELD ON SATURDAY A GREAT SUCCESS July 09, 2007
The club took part in the Charity Abseil at the Ipswich Hospital on Saturday. The day went extremely well, and the club hopes to have... [MORE]

TWO FIXTURES ADDED TO RESERVES PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE July 09, 2007
Two further fixtures have been added to our Reserves pre-season schedule in preparation for their 2007/08 Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division (S... [MORE]

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SHED ENDER PAINTED BY PLAYERS July 06, 2007
Last week several members of the First Team squad painted the Shed Ender stand behind the goal black and white stripes to give Stoneylands an i... [MORE]

TWO MORE NEW SIGNINGS ANNOUNCED July 04, 2007
First Team Managers Jim Walker and Paul Grainger last night completed the signings of midfielder Liam Bevis and defender Mark Arnold.   Bevis j... [MORE]

COLTS UPDATE - UNDER 14'S WIN CUP & PHOTOS FROM BARCELONA TOUR July 03, 2007
  Pictured above is the 2006/07 season's Long Melford Under 14's with the trophy and winners' medals they won at the recent Gosfield School&nb... [MORE]

AWAY TO DEBENHAM IN VASE AFTER BYE July 02, 2007
  We will travel to fellow Ridgeons League First Division side Debenham Leisure Centre in a Second Round Qualifying tie, after we received a b... [MORE]

HOME TIE AGAINST BLACKSTONES IN FA CUP July 02, 2007
  We have been drawn at home to Blackstones in the Extra Preliminary Round of the 2007/08 FA Cup. The match will take place at Stoneylands on ... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S FACE TRIP TO WOODBRIDGE IN FA YOUTH CUP July 02, 2007
  Our Under 18's have received a bye in the Preliminary Round of this season's FA Youth Cup. They will travel to Woodbridge Town in ... [MORE]

UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE TRIALS A SUCCESS July 01, 2007
Dave King's Under 16's Alliance campaign took a big step forward yesterday, as their second session of trials at Long Melford Primary School took plac... [MORE]

ANDY JONES TO RETURN AS NEEDHAM MATCH IS CONFIRMED June 30, 2007
Another fixture has been added to our pre-season campaign - we will face Ridgeons League Premier Division side Needham Market at Stoneylands on Tues... [MORE]

ANDY GOODERHAM IS BACK AT STONEYLANDS June 29, 2007
Jim Walker and Paul Grainger have announced the signing of Andy Gooderham, who last played for us back in August 2005.   Gooderham is an expe... [MORE]

COLTS TEAMS ENJOY TOURNAMENT SUCCESS June 29, 2007
Several of our Colts teams have recorded impressive victories in tournaments held over the past few weeks.   Firstly Tim Bell's under 14's ... [MORE]

AWAY TO LEISTON IN SECOND ROUND OF EAST ANGLIAN CUP June 28, 2007
  We have been drawn away to Ridgeons League Premier Division side Leiston in the Second Round of the East Anglian Cup, after receiving a bye ... [MORE]

QUIZ NIGHT TO BE HELD AFTER DEDHAM MATCH June 23, 2007
Stoneylands will be hosting a Quiz Night after the last of our warm-up matches against Dedham Old Boys on 4 August.   The quiz will take place ... [MORE]

IMPORTANT FA CUP & FA VASE DATES June 21, 2007
  The draw for the Extra Preliminary Round of the 2007/08 FA Cup will be announced on Monday 2 July.   This season... [MORE]

LEAGUE CUP & FIRST DIVISION KO CUP DATES ANNOUNCED June 20, 2007
  The following 2007/08 Ridgeons League Cup and First Division KO Cup dates have been confirmed:   RIDGEONS LEAGUE CUP  &nbs... [MORE]

ALLIANCE OFFICIALS IMPRESSED WITH STONEYLANDS FACILITIES June 20, 2007
The Eastern Junior Alliance officials who visited Stoneylands last night stated how impressed they were with the club's facilities.   The Allia... [MORE]

COLTS OFFICIALS TO MAKE PRESENTATION TO PARISH COUNCIL June 20, 2007
Long Melford FC Colts officials will make a presentation to the Long Melford Parish Council at next month's meeting.   Chairman Dave King and... [MORE]

ALLIANCE OFFICIALS TO VISIT STONEYLANDS TOMORROW June 18, 2007
The Chairman and Secretary of the Eastern Junior Alliance will visit Stoneylands tomorrow night (Tuesday 19 June) at 7.30pm. This will be an informal ... [MORE]

HOME TO HALSTEAD IN FIRST DIVISION KO CUP June 17, 2007
  We have been drawn at home to Halstead Town in the Preliminary Round of the Ridgeons League First Division KO Cup. The tie will be played at... [MORE]

2007/08 LEAGUE CONSTITUTION CONFIRMED YESTERDAY June 17, 2007
  It was confirmed at yesterday’s Ridgeons League AGM that the First Division will consist of 19 clubs for the 2007/08 season.   T... [MORE]

THANK YOU TO ALL THE HELPERS YESTERDAY June 17, 2007
The club would like to thank everybody who helped with the various jobs around the ground yesterday.   Around 30 volunteers turned up at Ston... [MORE]

MELFORD TO FACE WHITTON UNITED IN RIDGEONS LEAGUE CUP June 16, 2007
  Melford have been drawn at home to fellow First Division side Whitton United in the Preliminary Round of the Ridgeons League Cup. The m... [MORE]

NO INCREASE IN ADMISSION PRICES FOR 2007/08 June 14, 2007
The following admission prices have been confirmed for the 2007/08 season. There will be no increase in price since last season. It will now... [MORE]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WORK PARTY ON SATURDAY June 13, 2007
  There will be a work party at Stoneylands this Saturday (16 June), meeting at 9am.   Volunteers are needed to assist with various jo... [MORE]

PITCH IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FOLLOWING RECENT WORK June 06, 2007
  The Stoneylands pitch is looking in superb condition after the hard work of the recent work party.   The goal areas and centre c... [MORE]

ENCOURAGING FIRST TRAINING SESSION LAST NIGHT June 06, 2007
There was an encouraging turn out at last night's first training session as Melford's 2007/08 pre-season got under away.   AFC Sudbury legend... [MORE]

DATE SET FOR UNDER 16'S ALLIANCE SQUAD TRIALS June 05, 2007
Two dates have been arranged for the Under 16's trials as they look to strengthen ahead of their 2007/08 Eastern Junior Alliance campaign. ... [MORE]

PRE-SEASON TRAINING BEGINS ON TUESDAY June 02, 2007
Pre-season training begins on Tuesday (5 June) at Stoneylands, with a 7pm start scheduled.   Although 5 June might seem an early start da... [MORE]

THREE PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES CONFIRMED June 01, 2007
The following pre-season friendlies have been arranged:   Saturday 21 July Grundisburgh (home) Saturday 28 July Baldock Town... [MORE]

RYAN OWENS APPOINTED RESERVES MANAGER June 01, 2007
Ryan Owens has been named as the new Long Melford Reserves Manager. Ryan replaces Mark Dack, who had been Caretaker Manager since Nick Cook's departur... [MORE]

NEXT SEASON'S UNDER 16'S PREPARE FOR ALLIANCE CAMPAIGN May 30, 2007
It has been confirmed that Dave King's Long Melford Under 16's side (last season's Under 15's Blues) have been accepted to compete in the Eastern Juni... [MORE]

HOME ATTENDANCES ON THE UP May 25, 2007
Long Melford home attendances increased by over 25% during the second half of the 2006/07 season.The average home gate of our last nine matches w... [MORE]

MELFORD PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE TO BUY ONLINE May 25, 2007
  The following programmes from the 2006/07 season are available for purchase. Each programme costs £1 (incuding postage and packaging) p... [MORE]

THANK YOU TO OUR 2006/07 KIT SPONSORS May 22, 2007
Long Melford Football Club would like to thank the following companies who kindly sponsored our Colts teams' kits during the 2006/07 season.   ... [MORE]

TWO AWARDS FOR EZ AT PRESENTATION NIGHT May 20, 2007
    Ez Durell won the Supporters' Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year for the 2006/07 season at yesterday's presentation ... [MORE]

PRESENTATION DAY ON SATURDAY May 17, 2007
           LONG MELFORD FC PRESENTATION DAY - SATURDAY 19 MAY 2007     The annual Long Melfo... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM REVIEW OF THE SEASON May 17, 2007
A look back at the 2006/07 season...   Best performance:  There have been a few to choose from, such as the 4-1 wins against Gorlest... [MORE]

UNDER 15'S BLUES HAVE IT ALL TO DO TO WIN TITLE May 15, 2007
The lads experienced some highs and lows over the weekend when firstly we entertained Great Bradfords on friday evening and kept the pressure on wit... [MORE]

THANK YOU TO ALL THE HELPERS ON SATURDAY May 14, 2007
The club would like to thank everybody who turned up to help distribute the topsoil on the Stoneylands pitch on Saturday.   I'd personally lik... [MORE]

UNDER 15'S BLUES AIM TO CONTINUE FINE FORM May 09, 2007
Long Melford Under 15s Blues continue to push Cornard all way for the 'A' League title, with two well deserved victories on Thursday ev... [MORE]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH PITCH ON SATURDAY May 06, 2007
On Saturday 12 May the topsoil and grass seed arrives at Stoneylands  - and the club are asking volunteers to please come along fr... [MORE]

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TODAY'S MATCH May 05, 2007
The First Team take on promotion hopefuls Ely City at Stoneylands this afternoon, kick off 3pm, in their last match of the 2006/07 campaign.   ... [MORE]

MELFORD FINISH SEASON ON HIGH NOTE May 05, 2007
A late leveller from substitute Dan Grindrod was the reward for another wholehearted and brave display from Melford, as the Villagers ended their seas... [MORE]

UNDER 15'S BLUES BEAT HARWICH April 30, 2007
Long Melford overcame a very hardworking and resiliant Harwich team who gave absolutely everything in a very entertaining game.The Harwich Keeper wa... [MORE]

UNDER 13'S AND 14'S LOOK FORWARD TO BARCELONA TRIP April 30, 2007
Our under 13's and 14's teams with their managers and parents are travelling to Barcelona over this coming Bank Holiday Weekend.   A bus... [MORE]

MELFORD TAKE ALL THREE POINTS AGAINST DOWNHAM April 28, 2007
Melford recorded an impressive 2-0 home victory against Downham Town earlier today, in front of a crowd of 81. It was a vital three points, as with ju... [MORE]

UNDER 15'S BLUES UPDATE April 27, 2007
Long Melford Under 15's Blues continue their marathon season on Sunday when they entertain Harwich at Stoneylands - 10.30am kick off.   The lad... [MORE]

CLUB TO RUN GIRLS TEAM NEXT SEASON April 27, 2007
Long Melford F.C.Colts can confirm that they will be having an Under 16's Girls football team next season 2007/2008.   This will be the first e... [MORE]

SQUAD TO FACE DOWNHAM TOWN April 27, 2007
The following players have been named in the squad to face Downham Town tomorrow afternoon (3pm at Stoneylands).   Sam Mansfield Liam Caw... [MORE]

RESERVES HIT FOR SIX AT HAVERHILL April 26, 2007
Long Melford Reserves were beaten 6-0 at Haverhill Rovers Reserves on Tuesday night in a Ridgeons Reserve Teams Division fixture, in front of a H... [MORE]

VOTE FOR YOUR PLAYER OF THE YEAR ON SATURDAY April 26, 2007
The club will be asking all supporters for their first, second and third choice players of the season on Saturday before the home match against D... [MORE]

RESERVES SEEK NEW MANAGER April 24, 2007
The club is inviting applications for the position of Reserve Team Manager after Mark Dack, who is currently managing the side on a caretaker basis, i... [MORE]

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF TODAY'S MATCH April 21, 2007
Several players are unavailable for today's match at Saffron Walden Town (kick off 3pm). Goalkeeper Craig Rulton has not recovered in time to make a r... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S FINISH SEASON WITH AWAY POINT April 21, 2007
On Thursday night Long Melford Under 18's drew 2-2 at Clacton Town in their last Ridgeons Youth League South Division fixture of 2006/07. The result l... [MORE]

LATE GOAL DENIES MELFORD A POINT April 21, 2007
Melford came within a few minutes of earning their first point of the season against a top six side this afternoon. However, it was not to be, as... [MORE]

PREVIEW OF TOMORROW'S MATCH April 20, 2007
   Saffron Walden Town v Long Melford     Melford make the trip to Catons Lane tomorrow to face Saffron Walden Town in a ... [MORE]

MELFORD MAKE CUP EXIT April 17, 2007
Melford bowed out of the Harwich Charity Cup this evening, losing 3-0 at Harwich & Parkeston. The hosts dominated the first half and led 2-0 at th... [MORE]

SQUAD TO FACE HARWICH TOMORROW April 16, 2007
The following players have been included in the squad that travels to Harwich & Parkeston tomorrow night for a Harwich Charity Cup semi-final... [MORE]

RESERVES SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT April 15, 2007
Long Melford Reserves were beaten 1-0 at mid-table side Braintree Town Reserves yesterday afternoon in front of a crowd of 40. The result leaves ... [MORE]

DATE SET FOR UNDER 15'S BLUES SEMI-FINAL April 12, 2007
Long Melford U15's Blues League Cup semi-final against Cornard has been arranged for Wednesday 18 April 2007 at Halstead Town's Rosemary Lane ground. ... [MORE]

HARWICH CHARITY CUP DETAILS ANNOUNCED April 10, 2007
The Harwich Charity Cup semi-final between Harwich & Parkeston and Long Melford will be played on Tuesday 17 April.   The tie is to be... [MORE]

EXCELLENT POINT FOR RESERVES TONIGHT April 10, 2007
Mark Dack's reserve side earned a superb 1-1 draw at second placed Witham Town Reserves tonight, in front of a crowd of 30.   More details to f... [MORE]

LOCAL RIVALS CORNARD VISIT STONEYLANDS TODAY April 09, 2007
Cornard United make the short trip to Melford this afternoon, kick off 3pm at Stoneylands. Both sides were beaten on Saturday afternoon - Melford slip... [MORE]

FRUSTRATING AFTERNOON AT MUNDFORD ROAD April 07, 2007
Melford slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Thetford Town in front of a crowd of 56 earlier today. The home side played over an hour with ten men, in what... [MORE]

MANAGEMENT TEAM TO REMAIN IN PLACE NEXT SEASON April 06, 2007
The Long Melford Football Club Board of Directors have announced that the joint management team of Jim Walker and Paul Grainger will remain in place... [MORE]

SQUAD TO FACE THETFORD TOWN TOMORROW April 06, 2007
The following players have been named in the squad that travels to Mundford Road tomorrow afternoon. Craig Rulton Ez Durell Tony French Kirk... [MORE]

CLUB TO TAKE PART IN CHARITY ABSEIL EVENT April 05, 2007
Long Melford FC is proud to be participating in the forthcoming charity abseil event at the Ipswich hospital on Saturday 7th July 2007. The club's all... [MORE]

DAVID KENYON SIGNS April 03, 2007
Jim Walker and Paul Grainger completed their last signing before the transfer deadline on Saturday, with former sprinting champion David Kenyon j... [MORE]

LEAGUE LEADERS BEATEN TONIGHT April 02, 2007
Melford continued their excellent recent form with a fine 1-0 win in the first round of the Harwich Charity Cup at league leaders Walsham-le-Wi... [MORE]

UNDER 15'S BLUES SUFFER CUP EXIT April 02, 2007
Long Melford Under 15's Blues - 0 Frinton & Walton - 1 Long Melford crashed out of the Colchester Open Cup on Sunday with a very poor perf... [MORE]

RESERVES WIN AT CLACTON March 31, 2007
Long Melford Reserves recorded an excellent 2-1 victory at Clacton Town Reserves this afternoon, to cap a great day for the club.   Mark Dack's... [MORE]

STOWMARKET TOWN VISIT STONEYLANDS TOMORROW March 30, 2007
Stowmarket Town visit Stoneylands tomorrow afternoon (kick off 3pm) for a Ridgeons League First Division encounter.   The match takes... [MORE]

STEVE ARNOLD TO MAKE RETURN March 28, 2007
Former Long Melford captain Steve Arnold, known as Budda, yesterday signed for new joint managers Jim Walker and Paul Grainger.   The reliable ... [MORE]

UNDER 15'S BLUES UPDATE March 28, 2007
On Sunday (25 March) we progressed to the semi final of the League Cup with a convincing 4-0 victory over a very hard-working and physical Cogges... [MORE]

SQUAD TO FACE TIPTREE TODAY March 24, 2007
The following players have been named in the squad that travels to Tiptree United this afternoon.     Craig Rulton Dean Watson Er... [MORE]

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE GOES UNREWARDED March 24, 2007
Another excellent display from Melford this afternoon - carrying on the good work seen at Haverhill Rovers on Tuesday evening - with Jim Walker and Pa... [MORE]

RESERVES LOSE AT HOME March 24, 2007
Mark Dack's first game as Long Melford Reserves caretaker manager unfortunately ended in defeat, as Wivenhoe Town Reserves won 3-1 at Stoneylands this... [MORE]

KEEPER RULTON TO STAY WITH MELFORD March 24, 2007
Goalkeeper Craig Rulton, one of the club's outstanding players this season, has turned down an approach from Premier Division side Clacton Town and ... [MORE]

NICK COOK JOINS DISS TOWN AS ASSISTANT MANAGER March 23, 2007
Nick Cook has informed the club that he will be stepping down from his position as Reserve Team Manager with immediate effect. Nick will tak... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S BEATEN AT BRANTHAM March 23, 2007
Two goals from Carl Daw were not enough last night for the Under 18's at Brantham Athletic, as they slipped to a 4-2 defeat. Manager Trevor Warre... [MORE]

PREMIER DIVISION STRIKER SIGNS FOR MELFORD March 23, 2007
Long Melford joint managers Paul Grainger and Jim Walker are pleased to announce the signing of forward Danny Spencer from Ridgeons Premier Division s... [MORE]

FIRST TEAM IN ACTION TONIGHT March 20, 2007
Jim Walker and Paul Grainger's men are back in action tonight at high-flying Haverhill Rovers. The match kicks off at 7.45 pm at Hamlet Croft.  ... [MORE]

RESERVES & UNDER 18S FIXTURE CHANGES March 20, 2007
The Reserves and Under 18's were both originally scheduled to play this evening - but both matches have been postponed.   Nick Cook's reserv... [MORE]

SPIRITED PERFORMANCE AT HAVERHILL ENDS IN DEFEAT March 20, 2007
A much-improved display from Melford this evening at Hamlet Croft, with Jim Walker and Paul Grainger's side eventually going down 4-1.   ... [MORE]

YESTERDAY'S LONG MELFORD FC COLTS RESULTS March 19, 2007
Sunday 18 March 2007     Under 8’s Gurney League   Halstead Town 0 Long Melford 0   Under 10’s Weller Blues League   ... [MORE]

UNDER 15'S BLUES BOUNCE BACK IN FINE STYLE March 19, 2007
Long Melford Under 15's Blues bounced back from last Sunday's Suffolk Minor Cup semi-final exit disappointment in convincing fashion yesterday.  ... [MORE]

HEAVY HOME DEFEAT AGAINST TIPTREE March 17, 2007
The first team slumped to a 8-1 defeat against Tiptree United at Stoneylands this afternoon, in what was one of the most disappointing performances of... [MORE]

SQUAD TO FACE TIPTREE ON SATURDAY March 15, 2007
The following players have been named in the squad to play Tiptree United at Stoneylands on Saturday.   Craig Rulton Ez Durell Tony French S... [MORE]

JOINT MANAGEMENT TEAM APPOINTED March 14, 2007
Jim Walker and Paul Grainger have been appointed Joint First Team Managers.   The club would like to extend a warm welcome to Paul, and... [MORE]

CUP SEMI-FINAL ENDS IN DISAPPOINTMENT FOR UNDER 15'S BLUES March 12, 2007
Suffolk Minor Cup Semi Final   Long Melford Under 15's Blues 2 - Bourne Vale Hawks 3   Long Melfords Dreams of a Suffolk Minor Cup Fin... [MORE]

TWO NEW PLAYERS SIGN IN TIME FOR TOMORROW March 09, 2007
Jim Walker has added Thomas Wiffen and Clinton Hastie to his squad ahead of tomorrow's vital match against Godmanchester Rovers at Stoneylands. Furthe... [MORE]

SQUAD TO FACE GODMANCHESTER ROVERS March 09, 2007
The following players are included in Jim Walker's squad to face Godmanchester Rovers tomorrow afternoon (at Stoneylands, 3pm kick-off)   Craig... [MORE]

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR SUFFOLK MINOR CUP MATCH March 08, 2007
The venue of Long Melford Under 15's Blues cup semi-final on Sunday 11th March has been changed to LAVENHAM.   A pitch inspection today has f... [MORE]

NEW DATE FOR CUP SEMI-FINAL March 07, 2007
Please not that Long Melford Under 15's Blues Suffolk Minor Cup semi-final against Bourne Vale at Stowupland will now be played this Sunday (11th... [MORE]

STONEYLANDS TO HOST SUFFOLK SUNDAY TROPHY TIE THIS SUNDAY March 07, 2007
The Suffolk Sunday Trophy semi-final between Barnardiston Arms (MBM Sunday Sudbury Sunday League Division 4) and Old Newton Raiders (Ipswich Sunday Fo... [MORE]

WATCH CHELSEA V SPURS AT LONG MELFORD THIS SUNDAY March 07, 2007
Entry into Sunday's Suffolk Sunday Trophy semi-final match will give you the opportunity to enjoy some exciting FA Cup action in the Stoneylands clubh... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S EARN POINT AT HALSTEAD March 06, 2007
Long Melford Under 18's drew 2-2 at Halstead Town last night. More details to follow.... [MORE]

CUP SEMI-FINAL FALLS VICTIM TO WEATHER March 05, 2007
Yesterday's Suffolk Minor Cup semi-final between Long Melford Under 15's Blues and Bourne Vale at Stowupland was postponed because of a waterlogg... [MORE]

GOOD LUCK TO UNDER 15'S BLUES FOR TODAY'S CUP SEMI-FINAL March 04, 2007
Everybody at the club wishes our Under 15's Blues side well in their Suffolk Minor Cup semi-final against Bourne Vale later today. The match kick... [MORE]

STOKES JOINS AFC SUDBURY March 04, 2007
Leading goalscorer Danny Stokes has signed for Ryman Division 1 North side AFC Sudbury.   Danny joined us in the close season from Foxash, a... [MORE]

RESERVES MATCH AT HAVERHILL POSTPONED March 03, 2007
Today's reserve match at Haverhill Rovers Reserves has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. At present the first team's match at l... [MORE]

HEAVY DEFEAT AT LEAGUE LEADERS March 03, 2007
Long Melford were beaten 7-0 at top of the table Swaffham Town this afternoon, in front of a crowd of 75. Swaffham scored in the opening minute, but t... [MORE]

MESSAGE OF THANKS FROM BRAINTREE TOWN March 03, 2007
On Thursday 1st March our club secretary Richard Powell received the following message from Braintree Town FC, following their Und... [MORE]

HAVERHILL MANAGER SENDS HIS BEST WISHES March 03, 2007
Last week Haverhill Rovers manager Steve Taylor asked me to pass on the following message to everybody at the club. I'd just like to wish ... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S SUFFER HOME DEFEAT March 01, 2007
Long Melford Under 18's were beaten 3-0 at home by  league leaders Braintree Town last night, in front of a crowd of 58. The defeat leaves T... [MORE]

RESERVES FIXTURE CHANGE February 27, 2007
The Reserves fixture scheduled for tomorrow night at Haverhill Rovers will now be played on Saturday (3rd March) at Haverhill.The Reserves had been ... [MORE]

UNDER 15'S BLUES LOOK FORWARD TO CUP SEMI-FINAL February 26, 2007
Long Melford Under 15's Blues are looking forward to their Suffolk Minor Cup Semi Final against Bourne Vale on Sunday which is to take place at Stow... [MORE]

TRANSFER TARGET WHEELER INJURED February 23, 2007
Long Melford transfer target Chris Wheeler, who the club had hoped to sign in time for Wednesday's trip to Walsham-le-Willows, has fractured his ank... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S MATCH POSTPONED February 22, 2007
Tonight's Under 18's match away to Clacton Town was postponed. Trevor Warren's side should hopefully return to action on Wednesday 28th February, when... [MORE]

TAYLOR JOINS JOCKEYS February 22, 2007
John Taylor has stepped down from his position as Long Melford player/manager with immediate effect, and has been appointed manager of Ridgeons Prem... [MORE]

EASTERN COUNTIES FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS SUMMER FAIR February 16, 2007
THE FIRST ANNUAL EASTERN COUNTIES FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS SUMMER FAIRSaturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September 2007Soham Town Rangers FC, Julius Martin Lane, ... [MORE]

LONG MELFORD 1 SAFFRON WALDEN 2 February 10, 2007
The First Team slipped to a 2-1 defeat this afternoon. Steve Chisholm scored our goal. Match report to follow.... [MORE]

LEGEND SID RETURNS TO CLUB February 03, 2007
Goalkeeper and Melford legend Jason 'Sid' Haygreen has returned to Stoneylands. Haygreen left the club a few years but returned to the fold in this af... [MORE]

UNDER 18'S WIN 1-0 January 25, 2007
Trevor Warren's Under 18 side won 1-0 at home to Haverhill Rovers last night. Jack Taylor scored the only goal of the game in front of a crowd of 42.... [MORE]

MELFORD RALLY BUT TIME RUNS OUT January 21, 2007
Long Melford 2 Haverhill Rovers 3   Melford lost 3-2 at home to Haverhill Rovers yesterday. It was a much better second half showing,... [MORE]

RESERVES MATCH OFF January 20, 2007
The Reserves match at Braintree Town Reserves this afternoon has been postponed because of 'health and safety issues'. ... [MORE]

KEEPER RULTON FIT FOR SATURDAY January 18, 2007
Goalkeeper Craig Rulton is set to return for Melford on Saturday against Haverhill Rovers. Rulton missed the trip to Great Yarmouth through injury. ... [MORE]

UNDER 18S MATCH POSTPONED January 17, 2007
Tonight's Under-18's match away to Harwich & Parkeston has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. ... [MORE]

BLOATERS IN SEVENTH HEAVEN AS MELFORD COLLAPSE January 15, 2007
The first team were well beaten on Saturday. Yarmouth started brightly and went two goals up after 20 minutes. The Bloaters' first goal was yards off... [MORE]

DUO RETURN TO UNIVERSITY January 15, 2007
Defender Mark Alder and forward Joe Norton have returned to university. Former Halstead Town man Alder had impressed at right-back in the excellent 4-... [MORE]