HUNTSFAINTERMEDIATECUP FINAL



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StIvesTownFCwasbornin1887inapackedroom attheUnicornHotel,wherefortylocalsagreedto createateamthatwouldcarrytheirtown’spride. Fromthestart,theblackandwhitestarshirts becameasymbolofambition.Theearlydecades deliveredtrophyaftertrophySeniorCups,Junior Cups,leaguetitlesestablishingtheSaintsasa forceacrossCambridgeshireandbeyond.Even throughleaguechanges,setbacks,andwartime interruptions,theclub’sidentityhardened:resilient, restless,alwayspushingformore.
Everythingchangedintheearly2000s.Neville Nania’sarrivalaschairmansparkedarevolution, pairingclublegendWarrenEverdellwithJezHall andErrolMcGammontounleashafearlessnew erabuiltonyouth,hunger,andbelief.Promotions followed,cupfinalsbecameroutine,andhistoricFA VaserunsdrewrecordcrowdstoWestwoodRoad. ThemomentumcarriedintotheRickyMarheineke era,wherearebuiltsquaddeliveredthe unthinkablepromotiontoStep3viaaplayoffepic againstRushden&Diamonds.TheSaintswereno longerjustcompeting;theywererewritingtheir ceiling.
Recentyearshaveonlysharpenedthatedge.A pandemiccouldn’thalttheclub’srise,andby 2023/24StIveswerehittingtheirhighestStep3 finish,smashingin87goalsandwatchingJonny EdwardsclaimtheGoldenBoot.Withastrongcore retainedandnewexperienceadded,theSaints standonthebrinkoftheirnextchapter.The ambitionisclear,thebeliefisreal,andthetargetis unmistakablebreakintothetopsixandkeep climbing.




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Jake Kirby
Goalkeeper
Jake has recently been promoted to the reserves from the U18’s. Very comfortable on the ball and adds a new dimension to the group, good shot stopper with quick reactions
Dan Johnson
Goalkeeper
Loud and commanding goalkeeper who controls his box with confidence. Dependable, organised, and a strong shot stopper, Dan brings real presence and leadership between the posts.
Jordan Hudson
Goalkeeper
Fast feet and great agility give Jordan the edge over opponents, Commands his box well with excellent communication, Brave with excellent distribution.
Alfie Baker
Defender
Alfie tough‑tackling centre‑back who loves the physical side of the game. Baker is strong, committed, and never afraid to put his body on the line for the team
Sam Cooper
Defender
Another young composed defender who’s comfortable at both centre back and left back. Sam brings energy, discipline, and reliability wherever he plays
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Mihayl Mitkov
Defender
A committed left back who’s confident on the ball and never afraid to push forward. Mihayl regularly joins attacking moves, offering energy and support in advanced areas while staying reliable at the back

Fraser Sutherland Defender
Returning from his time in America, Fraser has slotted back into the squad seamlessly. He’s added strength, composure, and reliability to the back four, giving the defence a real boost since coming home.
Ewan Young Defender
A big, solid centre back who brings strength and consistency to the defence. Ewan wins virtually everything in the air and provides calm, dependable stability at the back
George Shepherd Defender
Solid confident either in the back line or just in front of, George uses his height well to win aerial battles, tough tackling, confident in being able to break the game up when needed.
Josh Ward Defender
The youngest in the squad, Wardy is a versatile defender who’s comfortable at both full back and centre back. Calm, dependable, and smart on the ball, he brings maturity beyond his years
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Cian Collins Defender
Cian is a commanding centre back dominant in the air, massively organised, and shaped by spells with Shamrock Rovers, Yonkers FC in New York, and most recently Europa Point in Gibraltar.
Seb Darnell Midfielder
Seb is tough tackling central midfielder who reads the game controls play with great composure, breaking things up and keeping the team ticking with calm, confident passing.

Sam Parker Midfielder
The team’s resident pretty boy smooth on the ball, smart in possession, and technically one of the sharpest players in the squad Sam adds control, and real football intelligence.
Casey Stonnell- Fitzgerald Midfielder
A midfield grafter who never stops working. Casey pulls the strings all game long, always trying to dictate play. Whether defending or attacking, he’s everywhere reliable, relentless, and always in the thick of it
Elliot Mendes Midfielder
Composed midfielder who is very comfortable on the ball, Elliott has transitioned from U18s to reserve‑team football Confident in possession and calm under pressure.
Dylan Pary-Jones Midfielder
Mr Versatile, Dyls has played every position this season, even stepping in as goalkeeper. Full of energy and confidence, he’s scoring goals for fun and always delivers wherever he’s asked to play
Claudio Pascoal Midfielder
Composed midfielder with great vision and real presence on the pitch. Claudio is never afraid to put his foot on the ball, slow things down, and control the game, making him a reliable heartbeat in midfield.
Jacob Dickson Forward
Jacob has excelled since returning from Histon Hard working and adaptable, he’s dangerous whether playing out wide or through the middle, always giving the team energy and quality in the final third

Florentino Pereira
Forward
Often found out wide, Lil Jr has mazy feet and loves running at defenders. Skillful, fearless, and direct, he brings creativity and excitement every time he gets on the ball.
David Ca
Forward
Hardworking wide player who gives everything when called upon. David brings energy, effort, and a positive attitude every time he steps on the pitch
Adam Parmenter
Forward
Parms has recently rejoined the group, tenacious winger who works hard both in and out of possession.
Comfortable on the ball and driving at opponents giving them tough decision.
Alfie Shepherd
Forward
Playing in the front line with ability to use both left and right feet Alfie has forced his way into 1 team reckoning, with fantastic appearances for the reserves. Can be found on heh left or the right in the front line
Reuben Huggins
Forward
The team’s top goal scorer this season, Reuben has worked relentlessly to hit the target and it’s paid off with major success Clinical, determined, and always hungry for more, he’s been a constant threat in front of goal all year.
Ollie Gaillard
Forward
Another one off the young players in the group, committed to developing and growing every week. Ollie brings real power and physical presence to the pitch, working hard showing huge potential for the future.

George Caxton Forward
George is a strong, hard working attacker who loves the physical battle and uses his power to unsettle defenders. With a sharp eye for goal and a direct, purposeful style, he’s made a real impact since signing and remains a threat
Harry Darlow Midfield
Harry is a tenacious, compact midfielder who reads the game brilliantly and consistently makes the right decisions His composure, intelligence, and work rate give real balance to the side, and he’s an excellent asset.
Max Quinn Defender
Max is a solid, hard working left back who defends with real discipline and uses his reading of the game to stay one step ahead Strong in the challenge and tidy on the ball, he offers balance down the flank.

Jack has been part of the club for a decade, starting as a youngster in the youth programme and growing into a cornerstone of our footballing setup. He now leads the Academy, assists with the U18s, and the Reserves a triple role that reflects his commitment and versatility
Behind the scenes, Jack is just as pivotal. From match analysis to managing kit and equipment, he ensures the group runs smoothly and professionally. His attention to detail and tireless work ethic make him an indispensable part of the club’s engine room.
Mark Field Manager
Joining St Ives at the start of the 2025/26 season, Mark arrived from Beds County Premier side Riseley Sports,
Alongside his role at St Ives,Mark works within the Cambridge United Boys’ and Girls’ Development Programmes, supporting the progression of young players across multiple age groups. This dual involvement gives him a strong grounding in both football environments, adding technical insight, to the club.

Joining midway through the 2025/26 season, Harry has added a specialist edge to the coaching setup as our dedicated goalkeeping coach. His ongoing work with Cambridge United injects valuable professional insight into our environment, elevating standards across the squad.
Harry’s influence is already evident in the development of our keepers sharper technique, smarter decision-making, and greater confidence. His presence strengthens not just the goalkeeping unit, but the entire management group.





NORTHAMPTON ON CHENECKS RES 3-2
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1.Ifmanagingthisteamwasavideogame,whatdifficultylevelwouldyousetitto—andwhy? DefinitelyHard!We’veseenitallthisseason,highsandlowsbutwhentheboysareonarollthey’re unstoppableonthepitch,plusmyearsringalotlessfromnomoaningfromParkerandBaker.
2.WhichplayerwouldsurvivelongestonI’maCelebrity—andwho’sgettingvotedoutfirst? DylanParry-Joneswouldsurvivethelongestforsure Ollie’sgettingvotedoutinaheartbeat.
3.What’sthemostcreativeexcuseyou’veeverheardfromaplayertryingtoskiptraining? Trippeduponmymumsshoesandfallendownthestairs
4.Iftheteamhadamascotbasedonyourpersonality,whatanimalwoulditbe? Panda.
5.Whomoansthemostintraining—anddotheyknowyou’renamingthem? ParkerandBaker Nonstopmoaningandeasiesttonibbleeveryweek.
6.What’sthestrangestthingyou’veevershoutedfromthetouchline? Triangles.
7.Ifyoucouldbanonefootballclichéforever,whichone’sgone? Getitinthemixer
8.Whointhesquadwouldyoutrusttowateryourplantswhileyou’reaway? DylanParryJones.
9.What’syoursecrettalentthatabsolutelynoonewouldguess? Turkishbellydancing
10.Ifyouhadtogivethegafferanewnickname,whatwoulditbe? Sort-It-OutSupremo
Relegationhasnowbeenconfirmed,bringingadifficultseasontoa disappointingconclusion.It’samomentthathurtseveryoneconnectedwith theclub,especiallygiventheeffort,loyaltyandcommitmentshown throughouttheyear.
OnethingthatmustbesaidclearlyistheimpactofRicky.Hehasn’tjust steppedinhe’sbeenpartofthefabricofthisclubforalongtime.Hiswork, hisstandards,andhisbeliefintheladshavebeenconstantthroughevery highandlow.Thisseasonhastestedeveryone,butRickyhascontinuedto leadwithhonesty,passionandagenuinecareforthegroup.Wesincerely hopetoseehimbackagainnextyearaswelooktorebuildandcomeback stronger.
Recentresultshaven’treflectedtheperformances.Thenarrowdefeatto HarboroughandthebrilliantwinatRoystonshowedthefightthatremained rightuntiltheend.Theladskeptpushing,keptbelieving,andkeptgiving everythingtotryanddragtheclubovertheline.
Butthetabledoesn’tlie.Atoughrunofweekssawthefirstteamslipintothe relegationplaces,anddespitenewadditionsandahugecollectiveeffort, thegapprovedtoomuchtoclose.Thecommitmentneverdroppedthe resultssimplydidn’tfollow.
Withtwogamesstilltoplay,themessageissimple:finishwithpride. Representthebadgeproperly.Showthesametogethernessthathas carriedthegroupthroughtheseason.
Thenthefocusturnstotherebuild.Thefoundationsarethere.Thespiritis there.AndwithcontinuityespeciallywithRickyatthehelmthereisevery reasontobelievetheclubcanrespondintherightway.
Thankyoutoeveryonewhohassupportedtheladsthroughachallenging campaign.Thejourneyrestartsnow.
TheyouthsectionatStIvesTownFCcontinuestobeoneoftheclub’s proudestachievements.Everyweek,youngplayersfromacrossthe communitypullontheblackandwhiteshirt,takingtheirfirststepsinto thegameinanenvironmentbuiltonencouragement,enjoymentand opportunity.Whetherit’stheminislearningthebasicsortheolderage groupscompetingacrosstheregion,theyouthsetupisfullofenergy, enthusiasmandagenuineloveforfootball.
Whatmakesthesectionsospecialisthecommitmentofthecoaches andvolunteerswhogiveupcountlesshourstosupportthenext generation.Theirfocusisalwaysondevelopmenthelpingplayersgrow inconfidence,learnthegameproperlyandenjoybeingpartofateam. Resultsmatterfarlessthanprogress,smilesandthesenseof belongingthatgrassrootsfootballcreates.
There’salsoaclearpathwayatStIvesTownFC.Someoftoday’ssenior playersbegantheirjourneysintheyouthranks,andthatconnection betweenjuniorsandthefirstteamgivestheclubastrongidentity. Youngplayerscanseeexactlywherehardworkanddedicationcan takethem,andtheseniorsquadsarealwaysproudtosupportand inspirethenextwavecomingthrough.
Buttheyouthsectionisaboutfarmorethanfootball.It’sabout friendships,lifelessons,resilienceandcommunityspirit.It’sabout parentscheeringoncoldtouchlines,coachescelebratingsmallwins, andplayerscreatingmemoriesthatlastlongafterthefinalwhistle.The club’svaluesrespect,teamworkandtogetherness areattheheartof everythingtheyouthteamsdo.
Astheyouthsectioncontinuestogrow,theambitionremainssimple:to providethebestpossibleenvironmentforeverychildwhowantsto play.ThefutureofStIvesTownFCisbright,andit’sbeingbuiltrightnow bytheyoungplayerswhoproudlyrepresenttheclubeveryweekend. 28



















1.WhichclubhaswontheFACupthemosttimes?
2.WhoscoredthewinninggoalintheveryfirstFACup Finalin1872?
3.WhichstadiumhostedtheFACupFinalbefore Wembleywasbuilt?
4.WhowasthefirstmanagertowinboththePremier LeagueandtheFACupinthesameseason?
5.WhichteamfamouslywontheFACupasa second‑tiersidein1980?
6.WhoscoredthefastestgoalinFACupFinalhistory?
7.WhichclubwonthelastFACupFinalplayedatthe “old”Wembleyin2000?
8.Whowasthefirstnon‑BritishmanagertowintheFA Cup?
9.Whichteamcompletedthedomestictrebleby winningtheFACupFinalin2019?
10.WhichplayerhasscoredinfourdifferentFACup Finals?





























































Alfie Baker
Alfie Shepherd
Casey Stonnell-Fitzgerald
Claudio Pascoal
Daniel Johnson
David Ca
Dylan Parry-Jones
Elliott Mendes
Ewan Young
Florentino Pereira
Fraser Sutherland
George Claxton
George Shepherd
Harry Darlow
Jacob Dickson
Jake Kirkby
Joshua Ward
Jordan Hudson
Max Quinn
Mihayl Mitkov
Oliver Gaillard
Reuben Huggins
Sam Cooper
Samuel Parker
Sebastian Darnell Manager
Mark Field
Assistants
Jack Clarke
Harry O’Brien
Ryan Andrews
Bradley Brown
Callan Irvine
Chris Newton
Dylan Martin
Harri Clark
Iwen Jones
Jack McDonnell
Jake Hornibrook
Jake Wood
Joseph Gauge
Lewis King
Mateusz Malig
Nathan Arnold Oli Vale
Oliver Woodward
Oskar Ciach
Owen Dunnett
Owen Meeds
Ryan Baxter
Ryan Hunter
Ryan Vale
Ryan Whittingham
Samuel Routs
Tyrelle McLeod-Bentley
Jacob David Greeny Manager
Craig Smith
Mark Garwood 53