2013/14

Former Watford midfielder Gary Fisken signs for Sun Postal

New Sun Postal manager Paul Hobbs has wasted no time in delving into his contacts book, convincing former Watford midfielder Gary Fisken to resurrect his career at the Spartan South Midlands League outfit.

Fisken, 31, has barely kicked a ball in anger since leaving Thurrock in 2008 but has agreed to start pre-season training at Belmount Wood Avenue later this month.

One of Fisken's 19 appearances for Watford, his hometown club, came under Gianluca Vialli against Arsenal in the FA Cup, and his experience could be vital in helping Hobbs transform the fortunes of the club.

 

Sun Postal swoop for Kings Langley star James Armstrong

Sun Postal have signalled their ambition for next season by signing the prolific James Armstrong from rivals Kings Langley.

Armstrong, 31, has hit more than 100 goals in two seasons for Langley, including one in the 3-1 Division One Cup final win over Stony Stratford, but the striker has decided to join his former manager Paul Hobbs at the Sun.

His arrival is a major coup for Hobbs who was appointed manager of the South Midlands Division One outfit earlier this month, replacing Gordon Wallis who was the club's fourth manager of a troubled 2012/13 campaign.

Wallis managed to avoid relegation, finishing fifth from bottom but new chairman Martin Sills, who replaced the outgoing Jim Kempster, wanted to launch his reign with his own man and chose Hobbs, the former Kings Langley and Bovingdon manager who enjoyed a fine playing career at Aylesbury United, Hendon and Chesham United.

Hobbs has moved swiftly to name Terry Hows, the Sun stalwart, as his assistant and has raided his former club Langley to add Chris Campbell and Paul Masters to his coaching staff.

Crawford Watters, who managed the Hammer last season, will also assist Hobbs while Michael Woolner, the Sun graduate who played for AFC Wimbledon, is part of a new committee formed by Sills.

Hobbs anticipates making a raft of new signings – Sean Sonner, Alex Brown, Nathan Pooley and Steve Stratford have all been mentioned – but his plan to integrate the club's Under-18 side suffered a blow with the unexpected news that manager Tim O'Sullivan has taken his side, who finished second in the East Division of the Allied Counties Youth League, to club rivals Oxhey Jets.

Free scoring Sun Postal Sports off to ideal start

Sun Postal Sports celebrated the perfect start to the season, scoring 15 goals in their opening two Division One games as Paul Hobbs opened his account as their manager in emphatic style.

Following a 10-0 victory over Stony Stratford, they put five past Wodson Park on Wednesday night.

The goal rout has been helped by striker James Armstrong, who arrived from Kings Langley. Armstrong has already hit the back of the net seven times, with a hat-trick on Saturday that was followed up by four on Wednesday night.

Jamie Harper chipped in with two goals on Saturday as did Ashley Lewis. Craig Lynskey found the net in both games, including a stunning free-kick on Wednesday night.

The side will hope to continue this goalscoring form on Saturday when they entertain Chesham United Reserves.

Sun Postal Sports move top

Sun Postal Sports moved to the top of the Division One table after they completed a 6-1 win at home to Woodson Park.

Nathan Pooley netted twice in the opening ten minutes to put Sun in front and a first-half brace from Craig Lynsky put the home side firmly in control at the interval.

Craig Knightly pulled a goal back for Park after the restart but Lynsky completed his hat-trick ten minutes into the second period.

Mason Todd grabbed a second for the visitors but Pooley secured his treble with half an hour remaining to seal the win.

Sun Postal Sports suffered a 2-1 defeat against Crawley Green Spartan South Midlands League Division One

Sun Postal Sports suffered their second consecutive defeat in Spartan South Midlands League Division One as they lost 2-1 against Crawley Green.

But their hopes of avoiding following three straight wins with three consecutive losses have been boosted by the signing of former England schoolboy Sean Sonner.

The player has enjoyed successful spells at Slough, Hendon, Boreham Wood and Harefield, and his signing represents a major coup for Sun.

“Sean will add that little spark we need,” Hobbs said.

Sun Postal Sports dealt Kings Langley a heavy blow in the race for the Spartan South Midlands Division One title with a 2-1 win at home on Saturday.

Ashley Lewis’ goal 11 minutes from time proved decisive for Sun, who are now second in the table, three points behind Bedford but with three games in hand over the league leaders.

Sun Postal Sports are looking for a new coach to join their existing senior management football team

Sun Sports are looking for coach or manager to join their senior football management team.

The applicant should have experience of coaching at senior or Under-18 level and coaching qualifications would be preferable. They will have the ability to attract new players and be able to get the best out of the existing members of the senior squad.

They will work closely with the senior football management team of first-team boss Paul Hobbs, Terry Hows, Chris Campbell and Crawford Watters.

The club enjoyed the greatest moment in their history last season when the first team won Division One of the Spartan South Midlands League, their first trophy since 1995. They also reached the final of the Herts Senior Centenary Trophy.

The Reserves, meanwhile, finished third in Reserve Division Two.


Sun Postal Sports were held to a 1-1 draw against Chesham United Reserves

Sun Postal Sports are second in Spartan South Midlands Division One after they were held to a 1-1 draw against Chesham United Reserves on Saturday.

After a goalless opening period, the deadlock was broken in the 62nd minute as Nathan Pooley found the net.

The lead was short-lived however, and Bailey Morgan netted to ensure the points were shared.

Sun were meant to return to action on Tuesday evening but their home match against Risborough Rangers was postponed due to the weather.

Watford football club anger at 'organised' campaign of vandalism

A well-used Watford playing fields repeatedly targeted by "organised vandals" has had a fence torn down days after it was put up.

The Sun Postal Sports and Social Club, in Bellmount Wood Avenue, has seen its football pitches covered in mess, rubish and dog poo - in some instances forcing matches to be cancelled.

The club has now spent thousands of pounds repairing a fence around the sports grounds, but the bid to stop tresspasses has failed at every attempt.

Joe Tibbles, one of the club’s directors, said enough is enough.

He said: "Every week children and adults using these grounds have to clear dogs mess, broken glass, rubbish and repair nets before games can take place.

"On Sunday our five-a-side competition had to be delayed because the pitch was deliberately covered in debris from the fencing that was again vandalised."

Sun Postal management is convinced the vadalism is "organised" rather than carried out by children.

Mr Tibbles said it has been ongoing for years and no fence has been able to stop the behaviour and stem the trail of destruction - but has cost the club thousands in repairs.
 

Sun Postal Sports completed a 3-0 win over Amersham Town

Sun Postal Sports continued their Spartan South Midlands Division One title charge with a 3-0 win over Amersham Town on Tuesday.

James Armstrong bagged a brace and Nathan Pooley was also on target in the victory which puts Sun two points off top spot with two games in hand.

Sun’s match against Southall on Saturday fell victim to the weather.

Charity concert, "SunFest 2014", in aid of Peace Hospice Care and Cancer Research UK, to be held next month

A charity festival is being held in Watford next month to raise money for Peace Hospice Care and Cancer Research UK.

Sun Fest 2014 is taking place on Saturday, August 9 at Sun Postal Sports Centre, in Bellmount Wood Avenue.

The event will begin at midday, with music and performances scheduled to take place right through the evening.

Live bands, singers and DJ sets are scheduled to entertain guests through the afternoon.

The event is being organised by Dave Coleman and Jo and Claire Nickless who lost their parents to cancer.

Other activities include face painting, bouncy castles, games and a raffle.

Tickets are available for adults for £8 and £2 for children under 12.