New Eagles Complex Taking Shape
12th June, 2008
Arnold Town look set to have their new Eagle Valley ground handed over to them by the contractors in September.
The new complex has recently seen the installation of floodlights as well as the perimeter fencing around the first team pitch being erected.
Club spokesman, Paul Stanley, is delighted with the progress, saying: "The first team pitch looks as though we could play on it straight away - however, we will wait until the complex is completed before a ball is kicked in anger on the new pitch.
"The other pitches are coming on very well too and the weather has been kind, which has certainly helped."
Meanwhile, the club's Gedling Road ground has seen the Market End stand demolished already, with the Main Stand partially dismantled.
The new complex has recently seen the installation of floodlights as well as the perimeter fencing around the first team pitch being erected.
Club spokesman, Paul Stanley, is delighted with the progress, saying: "The first team pitch looks as though we could play on it straight away - however, we will wait until the complex is completed before a ball is kicked in anger on the new pitch.
"The other pitches are coming on very well too and the weather has been kind, which has certainly helped."
Meanwhile, the club's Gedling Road ground has seen the Market End stand demolished already, with the Main Stand partially dismantled.
(Story Source: Nottinghamshire FA)
Delay Fears On Eagle Valley
23rd April, 2008
Arnold Town's ?1.6m football stadium might not be finished in time for the new season, reports the Nottingham Evening Post.
Building work at Eagle Valley was halted for five weeks after council officers noticed the position of the clubhouse had been changed without permission.
Gedling Borough Council's planning committee has now approved updated plans from the club, and work can restart.
But club chairman Roy Francis said the delays meant the development might not be finished by the start of the football season on August 9th.
"We just don't know at the moment, it will be a fortnight before we can finalise that," he said.
"The five week delay will mean the builders and construction company will be estimating the time-frame. We're now dependent on what they say."
Gedling MP Vernon Coaker said he hoped the stadium would be ready in time for the new season.
"I think it is really good news for Arnold and good news for the community," he said. "This is a huge amount of money and has the community facilities alongside the stadium."
Building work at Eagle Valley was halted for five weeks after council officers noticed the position of the clubhouse had been changed without permission.
Gedling Borough Council's planning committee has now approved updated plans from the club, and work can restart.
But club chairman Roy Francis said the delays meant the development might not be finished by the start of the football season on August 9th.
"We just don't know at the moment, it will be a fortnight before we can finalise that," he said.
"The five week delay will mean the builders and construction company will be estimating the time-frame. We're now dependent on what they say."
Gedling MP Vernon Coaker said he hoped the stadium would be ready in time for the new season.
"I think it is really good news for Arnold and good news for the community," he said. "This is a huge amount of money and has the community facilities alongside the stadium."
(Story Source: Nottingham Evening Post)
Work Set To Restart At Eagle Valley
22nd April, 2008
Work is set to restart on Arnold Town's ?1.6m football stadium after new plans for the site were accepted by councillors.
Gedling Borough Council issued a temporary stop notice at the Eagle Valley site after development plans were changed without permission.
But after re-positioning the clubhouse in their application the club has been told it can continue work in order to be ready by the start of the season in August.
The decision was made at a meeting of the council's planning committee last night.
Committee chairman John Boot told the Nottingham Evening Post: "The club got permission to build at the east end of the site but they started building in the middle.
"Given the significance of the site that was a mistake.
"The club have regularised the building work and can now get on with their building."
The stop notice was issued in March and expired on April 10th - but work was not set to continue until the plans were agreed with the council.
Arnold Town chairman Roy Francis said: "We put the plans in again. They were very similar to what they were before."
During the five week pause in construction, work has continued on the seeding of the pitches and the club believe that the final delay will be minimal.
Meanwhile, the demolition of their Gedling Road ground will commence on April 28th.
Gedling Borough Council issued a temporary stop notice at the Eagle Valley site after development plans were changed without permission.
But after re-positioning the clubhouse in their application the club has been told it can continue work in order to be ready by the start of the season in August.
The decision was made at a meeting of the council's planning committee last night.
Committee chairman John Boot told the Nottingham Evening Post: "The club got permission to build at the east end of the site but they started building in the middle.
"Given the significance of the site that was a mistake.
"The club have regularised the building work and can now get on with their building."
The stop notice was issued in March and expired on April 10th - but work was not set to continue until the plans were agreed with the council.
Arnold Town chairman Roy Francis said: "We put the plans in again. They were very similar to what they were before."
During the five week pause in construction, work has continued on the seeding of the pitches and the club believe that the final delay will be minimal.
Meanwhile, the demolition of their Gedling Road ground will commence on April 28th.
(Story Source: Nottingham Evening Post)
Eagles To Say Goodbye To Gedling Road
31st March, 2008
Arnold Town bid farewell to their Gedling Road home when they entertain Selby Town on the 12th of April.
The final game will be marked with the visitors forming a guard of honour for the Arnold team as they emerge from the changing rooms.
The fixture will be the final first team fixture on the ground before the long-awaited move to Eagle Valley.
The club are issuing an open invitation to any former players of Arnold FC, Arnold Kingswell, Arnold St Mary's and Arnold Town to attend the game for free.
The first league game at Gedling Road took place over fifty years ago on the 1st of September, 1956.
Arnold Town were formed in 1989 following a merger between the old established Arnold F.C. and Arnold Kingswell.
As the club leave Gedling Road, there will be many fond memories for supporters - young and old.
The club's finest achievements there include two appearances in the FA Cup First Round.
In 1967-68, they were defeated by Bristol Rovers in front of a crowd of 3,390 at Gedling Road and, in 1977-78, Port Vale were the victors but only after a replay.
Another key event in the history of the ground was the record 10-1 victory over Denaby United in October 1994 - Chris Freestone scoring an incredible seven times.
The club have also produced a number of players who have gone into the professional game - Chris Freestone, Devon White, Tris Whitman and most recently Ben Hutchinson who recently moved to Celtic from Middlesbrough just two years after leaving Gedling Road.
The club are due to move to Eagle Valley in August and the complex will play host to the clubs 32 teams and will provide changing rooms, a club house as well as five full size, three junior and two mini grass pitches.
The final game will be marked with the visitors forming a guard of honour for the Arnold team as they emerge from the changing rooms.
The fixture will be the final first team fixture on the ground before the long-awaited move to Eagle Valley.
The club are issuing an open invitation to any former players of Arnold FC, Arnold Kingswell, Arnold St Mary's and Arnold Town to attend the game for free.
The first league game at Gedling Road took place over fifty years ago on the 1st of September, 1956.
Arnold Town were formed in 1989 following a merger between the old established Arnold F.C. and Arnold Kingswell.
As the club leave Gedling Road, there will be many fond memories for supporters - young and old.
The club's finest achievements there include two appearances in the FA Cup First Round.
In 1967-68, they were defeated by Bristol Rovers in front of a crowd of 3,390 at Gedling Road and, in 1977-78, Port Vale were the victors but only after a replay.
Another key event in the history of the ground was the record 10-1 victory over Denaby United in October 1994 - Chris Freestone scoring an incredible seven times.
The club have also produced a number of players who have gone into the professional game - Chris Freestone, Devon White, Tris Whitman and most recently Ben Hutchinson who recently moved to Celtic from Middlesbrough just two years after leaving Gedling Road.
The club are due to move to Eagle Valley in August and the complex will play host to the clubs 32 teams and will provide changing rooms, a club house as well as five full size, three junior and two mini grass pitches.
(Story Source: Arnold Town)
Eagle Valley Building Starts Soon
6th March, 2008
Building work on Arnold Town's new ?1.6m football ground is set to begin this month.
Landscaping and planning work has been taking place over the winter months at the Eagle Valley site between Oxton Road and the A614.
Club officials say the development is on schedule and that work to put up the clubhouse, offices and stadium for 3,000 supporters will start soon.
It will mean their 500 members and 31 teams will be able to start the 2008/09 season at their new home with 11 pitches.
Chairman Roy Francis told the Nottingham Evening Post: "All the grants are in place, the landscaping work is on time and progressing according to schedule.
"Everything is going to plan at the moment but we have had hold-ups in the past so we can't assume it won't happen again.
"But at the moment it is all going exceptionally well. The whole club will now be in one site, that is the main advantage."
The club's move came about after it was promised a combined ?1.4m in grants from the Football Foundation, Sport England and a stadium improvement fund.
Landscaping and planning work has been taking place over the winter months at the Eagle Valley site between Oxton Road and the A614.
Club officials say the development is on schedule and that work to put up the clubhouse, offices and stadium for 3,000 supporters will start soon.
It will mean their 500 members and 31 teams will be able to start the 2008/09 season at their new home with 11 pitches.
Chairman Roy Francis told the Nottingham Evening Post: "All the grants are in place, the landscaping work is on time and progressing according to schedule.
"Everything is going to plan at the moment but we have had hold-ups in the past so we can't assume it won't happen again.
"But at the moment it is all going exceptionally well. The whole club will now be in one site, that is the main advantage."
The club's move came about after it was promised a combined ?1.4m in grants from the Football Foundation, Sport England and a stadium improvement fund.
(Story Source: Nottingham Evening Post)
Eagles Looking For A Ben Bonus
7th February, 2008
Arnold Town hope to cash in on Ben Hutchinson's shock transfer to Celtic from Middlesborough.
The 20-year-old striker, who came through the youth ranks at Gedling Road, was due to join the Scottish giants in the summer.
But the move to Celtic Park was rushed through just before the transfer deadline.
Neither club has released a fee but Arnold believe it was in the region of ?250,000.
"We sold Ben to Middlesborough for ?20,000 with a further ?100,000 depending on appearances," said an Arnold spokesman.
"He made nine appearances. At the moment we are in conversation with Boro. Hopefully we will get something out of it."
The 20-year-old striker, who came through the youth ranks at Gedling Road, was due to join the Scottish giants in the summer.
But the move to Celtic Park was rushed through just before the transfer deadline.
Neither club has released a fee but Arnold believe it was in the region of ?250,000.
"We sold Ben to Middlesborough for ?20,000 with a further ?100,000 depending on appearances," said an Arnold spokesman.
"He made nine appearances. At the moment we are in conversation with Boro. Hopefully we will get something out of it."
(Story Source: Nottingham Evening Post)
Former Robin Turns Into Eagle
5th November, 2007
Arnold Town have signed former Nottingham Forest, Bristol City and Republic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder John Burns.
The 27-year-old put pen-to-paper in time to make his debut in the 1-1 draw at Hallam at the weekend.
He joins the Gedling Road side from Unibond Premier outfit, Stamford AFC.
John spent some five years with Forest where he made a handful of league appearances before, in 1999, he went to Bristol City as part of the Jim Brennan deal which effectively valued him at ?100,000.
He made eleven league appearances for the Robins in a four year spell being he was released into non-league football where he has played for Burton Albion, Hucknall Town, Hinckley United and Ilkeston Town.
The 27-year-old put pen-to-paper in time to make his debut in the 1-1 draw at Hallam at the weekend.
He joins the Gedling Road side from Unibond Premier outfit, Stamford AFC.
John spent some five years with Forest where he made a handful of league appearances before, in 1999, he went to Bristol City as part of the Jim Brennan deal which effectively valued him at ?100,000.
He made eleven league appearances for the Robins in a four year spell being he was released into non-league football where he has played for Burton Albion, Hucknall Town, Hinckley United and Ilkeston Town.
(Story Source: The All New Arnold Who)
Eagle Valley Work Begins
11th October, 2007
Work has finally begun at the site of a proposed new ground for NCEL Premier Division side Arnold Town.
After being given the green light following years of waiting for the go-ahead, the first stage of building Eagle Valley involved stripping the top soil and levelling the site.
The sight of seeing the machinery moving in earlier this month will be of huge relief to Arnold Town supporters.
The move to the new facility was in doubt until it was confirmed in August that they would receive ?1.4m worth of funding, mostly from the Football Foundation.
The club are aiming to start playing at the new ground from next August.
It will host the club's thirty-two teams with six changing rooms and a club house as well as five full size, three junior and two mini grass pitches.
The fund raising campaign has really taken off in recent weeks with the club thanking all the teams involved.
Their recent Grand Ball raised well over ?3,000 and the following businesses are thanked by the Eagles for supporting the event - Nottingham Forest Football Club, Ted Baker, Wagamama, Essensuals Hairdressing, The Vale Pub, Carpet Style, O2 and ICS Waste Management.
And, over 220 people have now pledged their support and donated cash to have their name engraved on the Rock of Arnold that will be installed at the new stadium.
After being given the green light following years of waiting for the go-ahead, the first stage of building Eagle Valley involved stripping the top soil and levelling the site.
The sight of seeing the machinery moving in earlier this month will be of huge relief to Arnold Town supporters.
The move to the new facility was in doubt until it was confirmed in August that they would receive ?1.4m worth of funding, mostly from the Football Foundation.
The club are aiming to start playing at the new ground from next August.
It will host the club's thirty-two teams with six changing rooms and a club house as well as five full size, three junior and two mini grass pitches.
The fund raising campaign has really taken off in recent weeks with the club thanking all the teams involved.
Their recent Grand Ball raised well over ?3,000 and the following businesses are thanked by the Eagles for supporting the event - Nottingham Forest Football Club, Ted Baker, Wagamama, Essensuals Hairdressing, The Vale Pub, Carpet Style, O2 and ICS Waste Management.
And, over 220 people have now pledged their support and donated cash to have their name engraved on the Rock of Arnold that will be installed at the new stadium.
(Story Source: Arnold Town)
Ex-Eagles Striker Nets In Premier League
8th October, 2007
Former Arnold Town striker Ben Hutchinson scored his first Premier League goal at the City of Manchester Stadium yesterday.
Hutchinson was an unused sub in a recent Cup tie at Spurs, but the striker finally made his debut after impressing in the reserve team this season.
Hutchinson left Gedling Road on transfer-deadline day in January 2006, joining Middlesbrough in a deal which could eventually net Arnold ?100,000.
He was given his debut after 59 minutes, replacing another debutant, Tom Craddock.
His moment of glory came in the 89th minute when he snapped up a rebound.
Hutchinson was an unused sub in a recent Cup tie at Spurs, but the striker finally made his debut after impressing in the reserve team this season.
Hutchinson left Gedling Road on transfer-deadline day in January 2006, joining Middlesbrough in a deal which could eventually net Arnold ?100,000.
He was given his debut after 59 minutes, replacing another debutant, Tom Craddock.
His moment of glory came in the 89th minute when he snapped up a rebound.
(Story Source: Nottingham Evening Post)
Book Spotlights Arnold Football History
30th August, 2007
A book that centres on football in the Nottinghamshire town of Arnold five decades ago is out soon.
It's written by Roger Rann who played for Arnold FC, the forerunner of NCEL side Arnold Town, in the 1970s.
Born and bred in Arnold and having lived there all his life, he knew what it was like growing up in the town as a youngster in the 1950s.
He remembered the days when the town could boast two decent quality teams, Arnold St. Mary's and Arnold Rovers, who forged a fierce but friendly rivalry.
He knew that they'd played against each other in front of crowds of up to three and a half thousand because he'd been one of the spectators.
He thought the story of their rivalry might be worth telling, so he has.
Not only that but he has revisited the era when rationing was still the norm, very few people had a television set let alone a car, summers were hot and winters were cold and rock n' roll hadn't yet been invented.
And, Arnold had two 'recs', which were where the teams played - Mary's on the 'top rec' and Rovers on the 'bottom rec' which is why roger has called his book Kings of the Recs.
It's not quite the standard history of football book because this one has Benito Mussolini and Stanley Matthews in the same paragraph.
Marlon Brando, James Dean and Elvis Presley also pop up here and there and there's mention of the arrival of the bikini and the very first Miss World contest alongside Britain's entry into the nuclear arms race.
But, don't worry, for those with an interest in statistical detail, the book also contains final tables, results, appearances and so on for the period covered: 1946-1958.
If you would like your name to appear in the list of subscribers at the front of the book then please contact roger via roger@johnrann.co.uk.
All proceeds from the sale of the book (?10 per copy) will be donated to the MS Society.
It's written by Roger Rann who played for Arnold FC, the forerunner of NCEL side Arnold Town, in the 1970s.
Born and bred in Arnold and having lived there all his life, he knew what it was like growing up in the town as a youngster in the 1950s.
He remembered the days when the town could boast two decent quality teams, Arnold St. Mary's and Arnold Rovers, who forged a fierce but friendly rivalry.
He knew that they'd played against each other in front of crowds of up to three and a half thousand because he'd been one of the spectators.
He thought the story of their rivalry might be worth telling, so he has.
Not only that but he has revisited the era when rationing was still the norm, very few people had a television set let alone a car, summers were hot and winters were cold and rock n' roll hadn't yet been invented.
And, Arnold had two 'recs', which were where the teams played - Mary's on the 'top rec' and Rovers on the 'bottom rec' which is why roger has called his book Kings of the Recs.
It's not quite the standard history of football book because this one has Benito Mussolini and Stanley Matthews in the same paragraph.
Marlon Brando, James Dean and Elvis Presley also pop up here and there and there's mention of the arrival of the bikini and the very first Miss World contest alongside Britain's entry into the nuclear arms race.
But, don't worry, for those with an interest in statistical detail, the book also contains final tables, results, appearances and so on for the period covered: 1946-1958.
If you would like your name to appear in the list of subscribers at the front of the book then please contact roger via roger@johnrann.co.uk.
All proceeds from the sale of the book (?10 per copy) will be donated to the MS Society.
(Story Source: Arnold Town)
Success Off The Field For Eagles
13th August, 2007
A group of hardy Arnold Town supporters were celebrating on Saturday night - despite seeing their team lose their opening league fixture.
The Eagles went down 2-1 at Parkgate, with a Thomas penalty their only success. To make matters worse, Arnold had Smith sent off for two bookings late in the game.
Off the field however, the magnificent seven supporters who walked all the way to the ground in Rotherham from Arnold, have raised around ?1,600 towards the new Eagle Valley ground.
The Eagles went down 2-1 at Parkgate, with a Thomas penalty their only success. To make matters worse, Arnold had Smith sent off for two bookings late in the game.
Off the field however, the magnificent seven supporters who walked all the way to the ground in Rotherham from Arnold, have raised around ?1,600 towards the new Eagle Valley ground.
(Story Source: Nottinghamshire FA)
Eagles Cash Grant Confirmed
27th July, 2007
Arnold Town Football Club have been awarded funding worth ?1.4m to become a sporting hub in their Nottingham community.
Local MP and Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker presented the cheque at 2pm on Friday 27 July at the site of the new sports complex - Eagle Valley, Oxton Road, Arnold.
Also present were Pete Boydon from the Football Foundation, Anne Rippon from Sport England, Ricky Stevenson from the Nottinghamshire County FA, along with Steve Weatherby and Roy Francis from Arnold Town FC.
The club have been awarded ?1 million from the Football Foundation, ?300,000 as part of the Community Club Development Programme (CCDP) and a further ?100,000 from the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF).
CCDP is a Government funded scheme, managed by Sport England, specifically earmarked to develop links between the country's leading junior clubs and their local communities, providing quality coaching and safe environments for young people to enjoy the national game.
The Football Association identified Arnold Town FC as being eligible for CCDP investment.
The funding will provide a new six changing room pavilion with ancillary facilities, as well as five full size, three junior and two mini grass pitches on a new site.
The new development will enable a 45% increase in male users and a 65% increase amongst female users.
Arnold Town Youth Football Club, Arnold Town FC, Arnold Town Veterans FC and Arnold Town Ladies have formed a partnership which will drive forward the development of football in the area of Arnold.
The following will be achieved from the new development of the football clubs in Arnold:
* Development of junior football
* Performance Development of the Academy and the first team
* Increase in the number and quality of girls and women playing football
* Development of opportunities for disabled players
* Ensure that recreational football is available for all ages
* Provide more competitive opportunities for all players
* Increase the number and quality of coaches, administrators and officials
Arnold Town FC have previously been awarded a Foundation grant of ?5,740 towards club development, as well as free football kit and equipment and a Barclays Spaces for Sports coaching pack.
Vernon Coaker MP, said: "These substantial grants from the Football Foundation and the CCDP initiative will make a massive difference to Arnold and neighbouring communities.
"The new development will create many more opportunities for local people of all abilities to play regular sports and stay fit."
Secretary of Arnold Town Football Club, Steve Weatherby, said: "We can now fulfil our ambition to further develop our competitive teams and provide recreational football to our community.
"Alongside our 32 league teams we plan to run a similar number with the emphasis on fun.
"Recreational football will be provided for young people initially and subsequently will be developed for adults. We will be working with local schools and disability groups."
Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: "Arnold Town FC will now be able to play an even bigger role in developing the grass roots game in their area.
"Foundation investment, alongside the CCDP funding is strengthening the bond between local clubs and the communities they serve."
Anne Rippon, Interim Regional Director for Sport England East Midlands said: "This large grant from the CCDP will enable Arnold Town FC to strengthen its already significant role within the local community.
"The new development will help increase the number of people getting actively involved in the club.
"Bringing teams together and offering more opportunities for people to progress from junior to senior activity will mean more people staying fit and participating in sport.
"The development will also help Sport England to achieve its ambition of getting two million people more active by 2012."
Local MP and Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker presented the cheque at 2pm on Friday 27 July at the site of the new sports complex - Eagle Valley, Oxton Road, Arnold.
Also present were Pete Boydon from the Football Foundation, Anne Rippon from Sport England, Ricky Stevenson from the Nottinghamshire County FA, along with Steve Weatherby and Roy Francis from Arnold Town FC.
The club have been awarded ?1 million from the Football Foundation, ?300,000 as part of the Community Club Development Programme (CCDP) and a further ?100,000 from the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF).
CCDP is a Government funded scheme, managed by Sport England, specifically earmarked to develop links between the country's leading junior clubs and their local communities, providing quality coaching and safe environments for young people to enjoy the national game.
The Football Association identified Arnold Town FC as being eligible for CCDP investment.
The funding will provide a new six changing room pavilion with ancillary facilities, as well as five full size, three junior and two mini grass pitches on a new site.
The new development will enable a 45% increase in male users and a 65% increase amongst female users.
Arnold Town Youth Football Club, Arnold Town FC, Arnold Town Veterans FC and Arnold Town Ladies have formed a partnership which will drive forward the development of football in the area of Arnold.
The following will be achieved from the new development of the football clubs in Arnold:
* Development of junior football
* Performance Development of the Academy and the first team
* Increase in the number and quality of girls and women playing football
* Development of opportunities for disabled players
* Ensure that recreational football is available for all ages
* Provide more competitive opportunities for all players
* Increase the number and quality of coaches, administrators and officials
Arnold Town FC have previously been awarded a Foundation grant of ?5,740 towards club development, as well as free football kit and equipment and a Barclays Spaces for Sports coaching pack.
Vernon Coaker MP, said: "These substantial grants from the Football Foundation and the CCDP initiative will make a massive difference to Arnold and neighbouring communities.
"The new development will create many more opportunities for local people of all abilities to play regular sports and stay fit."
Secretary of Arnold Town Football Club, Steve Weatherby, said: "We can now fulfil our ambition to further develop our competitive teams and provide recreational football to our community.
"Alongside our 32 league teams we plan to run a similar number with the emphasis on fun.
"Recreational football will be provided for young people initially and subsequently will be developed for adults. We will be working with local schools and disability groups."
Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: "Arnold Town FC will now be able to play an even bigger role in developing the grass roots game in their area.
"Foundation investment, alongside the CCDP funding is strengthening the bond between local clubs and the communities they serve."
Anne Rippon, Interim Regional Director for Sport England East Midlands said: "This large grant from the CCDP will enable Arnold Town FC to strengthen its already significant role within the local community.
"The new development will help increase the number of people getting actively involved in the club.
"Bringing teams together and offering more opportunities for people to progress from junior to senior activity will mean more people staying fit and participating in sport.
"The development will also help Sport England to achieve its ambition of getting two million people more active by 2012."
(Story Source: Arnold Town)
Eagles Fans Walk The Walk
23rd July, 2007
In just under three weeks time, a dedicated band of Arnold Town supporters will put their best feet forward for their club's future.
The fans pledged to walk to the first away match of the season which could have seen them trekking anywhere from Long Eaton to Pickering to raise money towards the building of the club's new Eagle Valley stadium.
And they now know that what awaits them is a testing 45 mile hike from Arnold to Parkgate which is just north of Rotherham in South Yorkshire.
Around eight fans will set off from the club's Gedling Road HQ at 7am on Friday 10th August aiming to arrive at Parkgate in time to see their beloved team kick off the 2007/08 season at 3pm on Saturday August 11th.
Win or lose, Arnold Town are sure to have at least eight heroes on the team bus home that day... no doubt nursing a few blisters!
Anyone wishing to sponsor the walkers can contact the club via Mark Butler on 0115 9795396 or e mail ArnoldWho@sky.com.
The fans pledged to walk to the first away match of the season which could have seen them trekking anywhere from Long Eaton to Pickering to raise money towards the building of the club's new Eagle Valley stadium.
And they now know that what awaits them is a testing 45 mile hike from Arnold to Parkgate which is just north of Rotherham in South Yorkshire.
Around eight fans will set off from the club's Gedling Road HQ at 7am on Friday 10th August aiming to arrive at Parkgate in time to see their beloved team kick off the 2007/08 season at 3pm on Saturday August 11th.
Win or lose, Arnold Town are sure to have at least eight heroes on the team bus home that day... no doubt nursing a few blisters!
Anyone wishing to sponsor the walkers can contact the club via Mark Butler on 0115 9795396 or e mail ArnoldWho@sky.com.
(Story Source: The All New Arnold Who)
Wait Goes On For Eagles
6th July, 2007
The long wait goes on for Arnold Town FC as they await news as to whether they have won ?1.3m in grants for their new stadium.
Planning permission has already been granted for the club's new complex at Eagle Valley at the junction of the A614 and Oxton Road.
But, the Eagles are now waiting to hear whether they have the funds to move from their current home on King George V Playing Fields at Arnold.
Another ?300,000 is due to be awarded by The Football Association.
A meeting of the Football Foundation to discuss whether to hand the club ?1m took place yesterday, and the club remains confident of good news.
Chairman, Roy Francis, commented: "I am exceptionally confident. The FA will announce it and I am sure they will want to do their own publicity because it is the biggest grant for such a club."
If Arnold are successful, work will start immediately on the ?2m ground, which will include eleven pitches, a clubhouse and stadium for 3,000.
However, if they are unsuccessful in the bid, the club could be left homeless as they are unlikely to be given another extension to lease the King George V Playing Fields beyond next summer.
Planning permission has already been granted for the club's new complex at Eagle Valley at the junction of the A614 and Oxton Road.
But, the Eagles are now waiting to hear whether they have the funds to move from their current home on King George V Playing Fields at Arnold.
Another ?300,000 is due to be awarded by The Football Association.
A meeting of the Football Foundation to discuss whether to hand the club ?1m took place yesterday, and the club remains confident of good news.
Chairman, Roy Francis, commented: "I am exceptionally confident. The FA will announce it and I am sure they will want to do their own publicity because it is the biggest grant for such a club."
If Arnold are successful, work will start immediately on the ?2m ground, which will include eleven pitches, a clubhouse and stadium for 3,000.
However, if they are unsuccessful in the bid, the club could be left homeless as they are unlikely to be given another extension to lease the King George V Playing Fields beyond next summer.
(Story Source: Nottinghamshire FA)
Gunn Returns To Eagles
5th July, 2007
Arnold Town have welcomed back one of their legends to the club.
After a short period away, former Forest defender Bryn Gunn has returned to join the coaching staff at Gedling Road.
Gunn was assistant manager to the late Bill Brindley until the end of the 2004-2005 season and the pair guided the side to victory in the Notts Senior Cup.
Gunn played some 203 games for the Eagles, the last of which came in August 2001.
Arnold Manager Andy Muldoon was delighted with the new addition: "Bryn brings a wealth of experience and expertise back to the club and I am delighted he has agreed to return.
"I know that the playing staff can only benefit from his enthusiasm and extensive football knowledge.
"I would like to point out that Arnold Town can now boast four ex-professional players on the current staff, which I believe is unprecedented at this level of football.
"Bryn will be on duty at the Burton Albion game and I hope he will be given a typical Arnold Barmy Army welcome."
Meanwhile, Arnold committee member Albert Graves has been recognized for his services to local football over the last forty years.
He has received an award from Nottinghamshire FA, the Football Workforce Certificate that is given out in recognition of outstanding service to football.
After a short period away, former Forest defender Bryn Gunn has returned to join the coaching staff at Gedling Road.
Gunn was assistant manager to the late Bill Brindley until the end of the 2004-2005 season and the pair guided the side to victory in the Notts Senior Cup.
Gunn played some 203 games for the Eagles, the last of which came in August 2001.
Arnold Manager Andy Muldoon was delighted with the new addition: "Bryn brings a wealth of experience and expertise back to the club and I am delighted he has agreed to return.
"I know that the playing staff can only benefit from his enthusiasm and extensive football knowledge.
"I would like to point out that Arnold Town can now boast four ex-professional players on the current staff, which I believe is unprecedented at this level of football.
"Bryn will be on duty at the Burton Albion game and I hope he will be given a typical Arnold Barmy Army welcome."
Meanwhile, Arnold committee member Albert Graves has been recognized for his services to local football over the last forty years.
He has received an award from Nottinghamshire FA, the Football Workforce Certificate that is given out in recognition of outstanding service to football.
(Story Source: Arnold Town)
Arnold Fans Are Boldly Trekking
1st July, 2007
Arnold Town supporters hope to set their team off on the right foot in 2007/08 - by walking to their opening NCEL game.
A group of intrepid Eagles will cover the 45 miles from the Nottingham club's Gedling Road home to Parkgate's Roundwood Sports Complex in Rotherham over two days for the Premier Division kick-off on the 11th of August.
The walk is part of the Town fans' fundraising efforts to ensure their proposed new stadium at Eagle Valley will be completed in time for the 2008/09 season.
A decision will be made on Arnold's applications for more than ?1m of Football Foundation cash towards the much-delayed project on Wednesday, but club officials are hopeful their pleas will be met.
Vice-chairman Paul Stanley said: "I believe it's one of the biggest applications made by a club at our level.
"We are working closely with the Foundation and have tried to meet all their requirements, but you never can tell."
A group of intrepid Eagles will cover the 45 miles from the Nottingham club's Gedling Road home to Parkgate's Roundwood Sports Complex in Rotherham over two days for the Premier Division kick-off on the 11th of August.
The walk is part of the Town fans' fundraising efforts to ensure their proposed new stadium at Eagle Valley will be completed in time for the 2008/09 season.
A decision will be made on Arnold's applications for more than ?1m of Football Foundation cash towards the much-delayed project on Wednesday, but club officials are hopeful their pleas will be met.
Vice-chairman Paul Stanley said: "I believe it's one of the biggest applications made by a club at our level.
"We are working closely with the Foundation and have tried to meet all their requirements, but you never can tell."
(Story Source: The Non-League Paper)
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