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ROBINS CLAIM POINT AT LEAGUE LEADERS
Posted on: Saturday 21st November 2009
Frome Town picked up a superb point on their travels as they held league leaders Windsor & Eton to a 0-0 draw. Mark Salter hit the post in the first half and
then the Robins stood firm under pressure from their hosts to make sure Frome travelled back to Somerset with something to show for their efforts.
RESERVES BEATEN BY LOWER LEAGUE SIDE IN LEAGUE CUP
Posted on: Saturday 21st November 2009
The Reserves are out of the Premier/Division One cup with a 3-2 home defeat by First Division side Saltford. The visitors were 2-0 up at the break but goals
from Craig Sheppard & a penalty from Luke Stanley brought the sides back level however the visitors snatched a late winner to move into the next round.
TOWN CONTINUE GREAT RUN WITH CLEEVE HOME WIN
Posted on: Wednesday 18th November 2009
The Robins continued their impressive run of results with a 2-1 home win over Bishop Cleeve. A double from Luke Ballinger have Frome a 2-0 lead before
the home side reduced the deficit. The game was marred though with a serious injury to visiting striker Kevin Slack with an ambulance needing to be called
and everybody at Frome Town send their best wishes to him for a speedy recovery.
BRILLIANT TOWN CLAIM WESTON SCALP IN SPC TITLE DEFENCE
Posted on: Saturday 7th November 2009
Frome Town started their defence of their Somerset Premier Cup title with a superb 3-1 win over a full strength Weston-super-Mare. Weston, who play in
the Blue Square South which is two leagues above the Robins, were always second best as Frome deservedly took the lead through Matt Minnis after Kev
Sawyer had been forced into a good save and the striker snapped up the rebound. Right on the stroke of half-time the scores were back level after Jamie
Cheeseman put through his own goal but a great second half performance saw Minnis grab his second after a superb left wing cross from Thomson was
powerfully headed home. Man of the Match Minnis then had a helping hand in the third goal as he was brought down in the area and Luke Ballinger
stepped up to fire the ball home in front of a delighted Club House End. The Robins now await the Quarter-Final draw.
GOMES STUNNER EARNS ROBINS ANOTHER HOME POINT
Posted on: Saturday 7th November 2009
Despite trailing to a first half goal by Andover Frome left it late again to salvage something from a game and it was a screamer from long range by Joe
Gomes that gave the visiting ‘keeper no chance to earn yet another priceless point for the improving Robins.
INJURY TIME GOALS SEAL 3-2 WIN OVER CENTURIONS
Posted on: Wednesday 4th November 2009
Frome Town completed a cracking win over second place Cirencester in an entertaining game but had to come from behind to claim the victory with two
goals in stoppage time. Mark Salter had given Frome a 21st minute lead from the penalty spot but a brilliant strike from Jake Reid gave debutant ‘keeper
Tom Pass, on loan from Forest Green Rovers, no chance within a minute of play re-starting. It stayed that way until the 75th minute when Lee Hoskin
nipped in to put Cirencester ahead but the real drama was still to come! With Frome pushing for an equaliser in the last minute the ball fell to Salter just
inside the area and he smashed the ball home to the delight of the home support who were more than happy to take a point from their high riding opponents
but deep into stoppage time Salter found himself clean through on goal and was hauled down in the penalty area which saw Matt Sysum red carded for the
foul and Salter completed his hat-trick from the spot to the earn the victory to the delight of the Frome faithful.
KENNY SET FOR PAULTON WHILE TOM ALSO DEPARTS
Posted on: Tuesday 3rd November 2009
Ian Kennedy has opted to leave Frome Town and sign for Paulton Rovers following an approach from our near neighbours. The combative midfielder joined
the Club from Frome Town Sports last season and after starting in the Reserves became a regular in the First Team squad that clinched promotion and also
picked up the Man of the Match award for his performance in the Somerset Premier Cup final ironically against Paulton. The Club wish Kenny all the best
for the future and thank him for his efforts while with the Robins. Meanwhile striker Tom Piotrowski has also been allowed to leave the Club and looks likely
to link up with former Frome manager Andy Black at Toolstation side Bitton. The Club wish to thank Tom for his efforts in his short spell at the Frome Town.
RESILIENT ROBINS EARN EXCELLENT POINT AT BRIDGY
Posted on: Saturday 31st October 2009
Old Western League rivalries were once again rekindled as the Robins of Frome and Bridgwater locked horns for the first time in the Zamaretto League.
The hosts took an early lead through Marcus Duharty but a Luke Ballinger long range effort brought the sides level. Greg Lake was forced off after a heavy
challenge on the edge of the home box and from the resulting free-kick Alex Lapham planted the ball past Sam Hutchings to give Frome the lead. After the
break Bridgwater hit back to equalise and as both teams pushed for a winner chances were missed at both ends in a lively and entertaining clash.
RESERVES LOSE AT HOME TO BISHOP LYDEARD
Posted on: Saturday 31st October 2009
The Reserves, missing nine players from the squad, lost 3-1 at home to Bishop Lydeard with the Robins goal coming from skipper Justin Tugwell. Manager
Lloyd Chamberlain once again had to play due to a long standing injury to Ed Quelch.
DEPLETED TOWN LOSE IN RED INSURE CUP
Posted on: Tuesday 27th October 2009
The Robins fell at the first hurdle in their debut of the Southern League Cup (sponsored by Red Insure) with a 3-0 defeat against a full strength Clevedon
Town side who compete a league higher in the Premier Division. Frome were missing Luke Ballinger, Jamie Cheeseman, Alex Lapham, Simeon Allison,
Steve Hunt and Craig Fullam for the game while goalkeeper Dafyyd Jones played through illness. Frome held their hosts until the 53rd minutes when
Clevedon finally broke the deadlock before adding two further goals before the final whistle. The Man of the Match award went to Mike Reaney who put in a
solid display in the centre of defence in his first start for the Club while the game also gave Darren Perrin the chance to run the rule over some players who
he hasn’t seen in action since taking charge.
GERMAN NETS FIVE AS LADIES STRIKE EIGHT TIMES
Posted on: Sunday 25th October 2009
Frome ladies put behind them a hard couple of weeks with a well deserved win. Frome started off on the back foot again conceding within the first 11
minutes but Kate German scored her first of the day to equalise within 2 minutes. Bristol went in front again and with Frome not playing their best football
kept going and saw several shots go wide but Kate German netted 2 goals within 5 minutes to put Frome ahead. Bristol were giving as good as they got
and went in at half time equal due to an own goal. Manager Dawn Prior had some wise words at half time for the Frome players and saw them come out all
guns blazing for the second half as Frome enjoyed a lot of the possession but lacked the final touch. The break through finally came when Mel Sartain
volleyed home before the they went on the rampage hitting Bristol for another four goals. Kate German with the Man of the match performance added to
her tally on 82 and 85 minutes netting twice with some brilliant finishing before Cassie Powell scored from a well worked Frome corner. Lauren Cundick
scored the last of eight with a greyhound like run down the right and finished past the keeper for a great second half performance by Frome.
ROBINS EARN ANOTHER VALUABLE THREE POINTS
Posted on: Saturday 24th October 2009
Frome Town’s excellent start under the leadership of Darren Perrin continued with a 3-1 home win over AFC Hayes. Alex Lapham gave Frome an early lead
but Danilson Vicente’s goal sent the teams in level at half-time. After the break goals from new signing Ben Thomson and one from Luke Ballinger gave the
Robins another important three points as their climb up the table continues.
COWLER JOINS FORMER BOSS AT RADSTOCK
Posted on: Saturday 24th October 2009
Defender Matt Cowler has left Frome to team up with his former boss Andy Crabtree who has taken up the assistant managers position at Radstock Town
after the Club waived the seven day approach. Cowler made 111 appearances for the first team and 30 for the reserves and everybody at the Club wishes
him all the best for the future with his new team.
ONE IN AND ONE OUT FOR PERRIN
Posted on: Wednesday 21st October 2009
Frome Town are pleased to announce the signing of Ben Thomson from Zamaretto Premier Division side Chippenham Town. The left sided player has been
spending time on loan this season under a dual registration with Toolstation Premier Division side Calne Town but has now made the permanent switch to
the AlderSmith Stadium. He was formerly with Team Bath in the Conference South and at 6ft2 will provide some much needed height to the side. However,
one player has departed the Club this week after Shaun Percival was released in order to sign for Larkhall Athletic. The midfielder joined the Club last
season from Devizes Town and went on to make 19 appearances for the Robins and was a regular in the side that clinched promotion to the Southern
Football League. Everybody at the Club wishes Shaun all the best for the future and thank him for his efforts while at Frome Town. Meanwhile the Reserves
have released Jamie Croydon who has opted to rejoin one of his former Clubs in Shepton Mallet.
PAYNE LEAVES TOWN BUT PERRIN SIGNS PERRIN
Posted on: Wednesday 21st October 2009
Goalkeeper Josh Payne has left the Club and re-signed for former team Brynitirion Athletic in the Welsh leagues. The summer signing impressed
everybody with his displays but a broken thumb in training resulted in him losing his place to current number one Daffyd Jones. Everybody at the Club
wishes Josh all the best for the future. Meanwhile Darren Perrin has drafted in his brother Steve as cover for the goalkeepers jersey with current Reserve
team ‘keeper Ed Quelch currently injured. Steve will continue to play for Bath City in the Conference South and provide cover for Dafyyd Jones.
PLUCKY ROBINS EVENTUALLY LOSE OUT TO CHIPPENHAM
Posted on: Saturday 17th October 2009
Frome Town fell at the first hurdle in the FA Trophy with a 3-1 defeat at Zamaretto Premier Division side Chippenham Town. Frome performed well in the
opening period and a Matt Minnis overhead kick deservedly gave them the lead but within three minutes of opening the scoring the scores were level again
as Ben Highmore netted. After the break two defensive mistakes allowed Chippenham to move ahead through Shaun Benison and Sam Allison but the
Robins can take a great deal of pride from their performance against an established Southern League Premier Division side.
MILLARD HAT-TRICK HELPS RESERVES TO CUP WIN
Posted on: Saturday 17th October 2009
The Reserves picked up a home win over First Division side Worle to move into the next round of the Errea County Premier/Division One cup. Simon
Millard opened the scoring after a counter attack down the right saw the ball fall to the prolific striker who grabbed his first of the afternoon. Luke Stanley
then set up Millard to score his second and to give the Robins a deserved 2-0 half-time lead. After the break another counter attack saw Millard grab his
hat-trick and his seventh goal in seven appearances so far this season. Worle pulled one back near the end through an own goal but the team now face
another home tie in the next round when they entertain Saltford on Saturday 21st November.
BALLINGER NETS ON DEBUT TO CLAIM AWAY WIN
Posted on: Tuesday 13th October 2009
Despite letting a 2-0 half time lead slip away to Bracknell Town the Robins still managed to make the long trip home with all three points thanks to a debut
goal from Luke Ballinger. Frome controlled the first half and should have gone in at the break with a healthier lead but settled for strikes by Simeon Allison
and Tom Piotrowski. Poor defending at the start of the second half saw Bracknell get back on level terms as they put the Robins under severe pressure
however the introduction of Matt Minnis brought a new lease of life to the attack and it was his bustling run and brilliant ball across the box that found
Ballinger who fired home in front of a very good travelling support for Frome.
FROME EARN FIRST AWAY POINT OF SEASON
Posted on: Saturday 10th October 2009
The First Team picked up their first away point of the season with a well earned 2-2 draw at Andover. Frome weathered early pressure from the hosts but
took the lead after 36 minutes when Ricky Hulbert converted a penalty after Steve Hunt was upended in the area. With Eric Laborieux making his debut at
centre half alongside the welcome return of Jamie Cheeseman they were powerless to prevent an equaliser a minute later after the hosts got themselves
back on terms almost straight from the re-start. The Robins started the second half well but found themselves behind after being caught out by a quick
throw-in. However Frome fought back to earn a credible point as the excellent Alex Lapham put Simeon Allison clear through who finished superbly.
TOWN START DEFENCE OF SPC WITH HOME TIE WITH WSM
Posted on: Friday 9th October 2009
Frome Town have been drawn at home to Conference South side Weston-super-Mare as they begin the defence of the title they won back in May.
ROBINS COMPLETE SIGNING OF FORMER BORDEAUX DEFENDER
Posted on: Monday 5th October 2009
Frome Town have wrapped up their second signing in the space of 24 hours with the signing of French defender Eric Laboreaux. The 25 year old started at
Bordeaux before travelling the World and then settled in England last year. He turned out for Hellenic league side Fairford Town before being spotted by
Weston-super-Mare who he joined in the summer however after a short spell at Woodspring Park he has moved to the AlderSmith Stadium and everybody
at the Club welcomes him to FTFC.
TOWN COMPLETE SIGNING OF ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL
Posted on: Sunday 4th October 2009
Frome Town are delighted to announce the signing of current England Futsal captain Luke Ballinger. The attacking player started at Bristol City before
moving onto Melksham Town where he grabbed an impressive 36 goals before a transfer to Mangotsfield United who were at that point in the Southern
League Premier Division where he scored nine times. After performing well in a struggling side he moved to Gloucester City where he helped them gain
promotion to the Blue Square North last season. Ballinger can play up front or wide and everybody at Frome Town offers him a warm welcome and hopes
he has an enjoyable and successful time at the Club.
MILLARD DOUBLE CLINCHES LOCAL DERBY WIN FOR RESSIES
Posted on: Saturday 3rd October 2009
The Reserves beat Timsbury Athletic in a local derby in the Errea Somerset County Premier Division but had to come from behind to claim the points. The
hosts opened the scoring but Simon Millard struck an equaliser before the break. Millard then grabbed the winner with 15 minutes left to complete a hard
earned win in difficult conditions due to high winds.
CLUB SEEK NEW COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Posted on: Tuesday 29th September 2009
Frome Town are looking for a new Commercial Manager after Clive Lewis stepped down from his position. The Club wish to place on record their sincerest
thanks to Clive for his efforts while in post. The role of Commercial Manager is seen as a key part of the future development of FTFC and anybody
interested in taking up this vital task should contact the Club Secretary Ian Pearce by either emailing: frometownfc@googlemail.com or writing to AlderSmith
Stadium, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EH.
WHITTINGTON & HARVEY RELEASED
Posted on: Monday 28th September 2009
Darren Perrin has released striker Mike Whittington from the Club this evening. The former Cheltenham Town forward joined the Club in the summer from
Yate Town and made five appearances without finding the back of the net, Darren and everybody connected with the Club wishes Mike all the best for his
future footballing career. Meanwhile the Club have also confirmed that defender Dan Harvey has also been released after a breach of Club discipline.
