laTEST 1st team NEWS.
27.07.10 UNITED OFF AND RUNNING!!
In what has been a difficult pre-season for United without a doubt things got off and running tonight with 
their first pre-season victory and an altogether brighter outlook.
It was always going to be a difficult task for new boss Darren Teggart with the budget cut and following in the footsteps of Andy Lyne but tonight saw some positive news for the new man as his charges clocked up a 5-0 victory over Stonesfield.
Following a 0-0 draw at Bampton Town last week it was good to see United keep another clean sheet and goals from Cameron Lagan (3), John Rixon and Tony Njogu gave United a comprehensive win.
We will also be announcing news of which players have put pen to paper for United so far over the next couple of days.
24.07.10 MALMESBURY FRIENDLY OFF!!
Today's scheduled pre-season friendly at Malmesbury Victoria has been postponed due to player unavailability for United.
The next match will be on Friday 30th July against Didcot Town at Marriotts Stadium with a 7-30pm kick off.
18.07.10 MONDAY NIGHT OPENER FOR UNITED!!
United will have a case of Monday Night Football for our opening game of the season when the fixture list threw up a difficult trip to Binfield on Monday 9th August.
With the first five games known its fair to say its a tough opening for The Blanketmen as we entertain newly relegated Bracknell Town on Tuesday 17th August before Flackwell Heath come to town for our first league Saturday game of the season.
On Bank Holiday Monday we will also be at home when we face near neighbours Carterton in a mouth watering local derby.
At this moment in time only the August fixtures are available but as soon as we have the remainder they will be posted online
08.07.10 ITS MILTON IN THE FA CUP!!
Today saw the announcement of the FA Competition draws for both the FA Cup and the FA Vase as the 
new season draws closer.
The FA Cup has thrown up some familiar opponents with a trip to face Milton United in the Extra Preliminary Round tie which will be played on Saturday 14th August.
The winners of this tie will make the trip to face Thatcham Town in the Preliminary Round. United of course bowed out to Thatcham the season before last going down 3-1 after extra time in a replay.
The FA Vase draw was also made today but due to the fact that United reached the 4th Round of the competition last season we are automatically exempt from the competition until the 2nd Round Proper.
07.07.10 UNITED TO HIT THE ROAD IN CUPS!!
The countdown to the new season is well underway now with the players back in training and now the release of the first cup draws for the season.
In the Bluefin Challenge Cup we have been awarded a Bye in the 1st Round but then face a tricky away tie against the winners of either Wantage Town or Finchampstead.
We were lucky enough to be awarded another Bye in the A & M Print & Copy Floodlit Cup 1st Round but again we will be on the road in the 2nd Round when we will visit newly promoted Wootton Bassett Town.
27.06.10 UNITED BACK IN TRAINING!!
Despite the fact the World Cup is still in full swing the United first team squad will be back in training starting this Thursday at 7-00pm.
It will of course be the first session under the guidance of new manager Darren Teggart as United look to build a squad for the forthcoming season.
A further friendly date has been added on Saturday 24th July when we will make the trip to face recently relegated Malmesbury Victoria with a 3-00pm kick off.
19.06.10 SKIPPER'S THANKS TO ALL AT UNITED!!
One man who wont be part of the United set up next season will be skipper John McMahon who after 6 
seasons has decided to try his luck at a higher level.
McMahon was brought to the club by Alan Clark and has gone on to become the record appearance holder for the club making 230 starts for the club and a further 13 appearances as a substitute and has scored 54 goals in his time at United.
Macca wasnt going to leave without a fond farewell though and took the time out to contact the website to explain the reasons of his switch to Southern League side Abingdon United.
"First up let me say what a good appointment Darren Teggart is for the club, I have spoken to him at length about my decision and he has impressed me with his plans for the club.
However after six seasons I owe it to myself to give it a go at a higher level and the opportunity to try my luck in the Southern League with Abingdon United was one I felt I couldnt turn down.
I have loved every minute of my time at Witney United and this is a great club with some really good people working behind the scenes and I would like to thank them all.
Lastly to the supporters, I am sorry to be leaving and again thank you for your support over the years for me personally and the team and who knows I maybe back in a Yellow shirt for Witney one day"
16.06.10 NEW BOSS TALKS TO THE WEBSITE!!
With the dust having settled following his appointment the website managed to catch up with new 1st 
Team Manager Darren Teggart to get his thoughts and opinions on a few things.
"First up welcome to the job and I am sure on behalf of all United fans we would like to wish you all the very best. Having played for Witney Town and United amongst others was it always your ambition to move into management?"
"I got the bug when I helped out with Bampton Under 14's for a season getting a great deal of satisfaction out of seeing a team gel. You can never replace playing but its nice to put some of my knowledge that I have gained back into the game. Having then enjoyed the success with the Under 18's this was the next logical step for me"
"Obviously last season you guided the Under 18’s to the Allied Counties North Division League title, do you envisage some of those lads making the step up and pressing for a first team place this season."
"I see no reason at all why some of them cant begin to make their mark in the 1st Team this year. You have to bear in mind though they are young lads and you have to look after them as a 50 game season and the physical aspect will be much different than what they are used to"
It has been well publicised that you will be working with a lower budget this season, do you anticipate many of last years squad moving on or are you hopeful of retaining the services of a good number of them?
"I would like to think that at least half of them would come and have a look at what we are trying to do even though they know the budget has been cut. There is no doubt that some will go for more money elsewhere and that some will decide it is time for a new challenge with a new club"
"What sort of style of football can the United faithful expect to see from Team Teggart?"
"For those who watched the Under 18's last season we will be looking to do more of the same. I like my teams to get the ball on the floor, pass and move and with Pete Bridgewater doing such a great job on the playing surface this makes it easier to play this brand of football"
"Lastly what message do you have for the United supporters ahead of the 2010-11 season?"
"I would like the people of Witney to come and back the team but most of all be patient. Hopefully we can produce a brand of entertaining football that makes people and their friends want to come and watch again and again. I want to send a positive message out from the club and I hope the people of Witney get out and support their local team and more importantly be proud of it"
Teggart has also announced that 1st Team Training will resume on Tuesday 29th June starting at 7-00pm at Marriotts Stadium with all players old or new welcome.
The website would like to thank Darren for his time in conducting this interview and as always keep an eye on the web for all the latest United news over the Summer.
14.06.10 LEACHY JOINS BACKROOM STAFF!!
Darren Teggart has moved swiftly to start organising his backroom staff with the news that he has 
appointed Andy Leach as the club's Assistant Manager.
Leach as of course Assistant to Andy Lyne previously and resigned during last season due to personal reasons but has joined up with Teggart for the forthcoming season.
Mell Dean will also continue in her role as the club's physiotherapist.
The club have also announced that we will entertain Zamaretto Southern Premier League side Cirencester Town at Marriotts Stadium on Saturday 7th August with a 3-00pm kick off. Cirencester were promoted through the Play-Offs last season and are managed by former Witney Town favourite Brian Hughes.
10.06.10 TEGGART IS NEW UNITED BOSS!!
Witney United have today confirmed that former Town and United player Darren Teggart has been appointed as the new 1st Team Manager.
Teggart takes over from the departed Andy Lyne having cut his teeth in the Allied Counties North Division where he guided United's Under 18's to the league title last season.
Having made more than 300 appearances for Witney Town and also a number of appearances for Witney United there is no doubt that the job is ideal as Teggart takes on the mantle at his hometown club and he sees the local area as key to any success.
"There is a lot of local talent about and it is a case of tapping into it and trying to encourage some of these lads to make the step up. Obviously I am well aware of the skills and attributes of the Youth Squad from last season having managed them for the last 3 seasons"
Teggy is also keen to keep as many of last season's squad as possible and admitted that his style was about playing attractive football.
"Hopefully a good number of last years squad will stay on and help us to build what we already have and if we can mix them with some of the youngsters and some new faces then despite the budget cut we will be ok"
An announcement will be made shortly about the remainder of Teggart's backroom staff and we hope to have an exclusive online interview with the new manager in charge over the next couple of days.
30.05.10 LYNER TO MAKE SWIFT RETURN!!
Andy Lyne will be making a swift return to Witney when he comes as part of the management team of 
Didcot Town for a pre-season friendly on Friday 30th July with a 7-30pm kick off.
The Railwaymen have exceeded expectations since winning the Hellenic Premier League title and last season had an excellent year safely avoiding relegation from the Zamaretto Premier Division.
Any further news on pre-season dates will be made available on the website as soon as it is confirmed.
21.05.10 THE SEARCH BEGINS!!
Witney United can today announce that they are accepting applications for the 1st Team Managers post following the resignation of Andy Lyne yesterday.
All applications should be submitted by email to Mark Reid in the first instance with a covering letter and a CV. Postal applications will also be accepted and should be posted direct to Witney United Football Club, The Polythene UK Stadium, Downs Road, Witney, Oxon, OX29 7WT.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st June and any applications received after that date will not be considered.
20.05.10 LYNER TENDERS RESIGNATION!!
Witney United Football Club can today announce that they are on the lookout for a new manager after Andy Lyne resigned for personal reasons.
Lyne took over the role 3 seasons ago and has led the club to top four positions on two occassions and also to the last 32 of the FA Vase twice as well as 2 cup semi-finals.
Last season was probably the most difficult season of Lyne's three year reign with the club feeling the effects of the economic situation and having to reduce the playing budget twice. Despite this he kept the playing squad together for the remainder of the season and finished in the the top six.
However work commitments mean that Lyne has chosen to step down from the role meaning that United will begin the search for their 6th manager since the club's formation.
Chairman Steve Lake said of Lyne's decision ' Everybody involved with WUFC will be upset about Lyner's announcement, but we also respect the reasons behind his decision. Andy is Witney through and through - and probably always will be - so we all know how tough this was for him - he will certainly be a difficult act to follow but we all wish him well in whatever he goes on to'.
Lyne commented "This has been a very difficult decision for me on many levels but after long deliberation i believe its in the best interests of all concerned. Quite simply i do not have the time to lead from the front and manage a club right now, as my work commitments are demanding. I love football though and wanted to stay in the game, thus the opportunity to go to Didcot as part of the management team was one i couldnt refuse"
Witney United FC would like to put on record their thanks for the job Andy Lyne has done both on and off the field for the club during his three seasons and wish him all the best for the future.
An announcement will be made shortly about the 1st Team Manager vacancy at Witney United.
03.05.10 HENDO IS FANS CHOICE!!
One award has already been handed out as United's season came to an end last Thursday night with 
the presentation of the "JIm Reid Supporters Player of the Year" award.
The winner of the award this season went to central defender Lee Henderson who scooped more than 50% of the votes beating Chris Harper and Andrew Younie who finished second and third respectively.
Lifelong Witney Town and United fan Derek Jackson presented the award to Henderson prior to the match against Reading Town.
Meanwhile United have been confirmed as finishing in 6th position in the FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division following Ardley United's 4-1 defeat against Flackwell Heath on Saturday.
