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CCUFC 2008 YOUTH TOURNAMENT FULL TO CAPACITY

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2008

This years Chichester City United 6-a-side Youth Tournament is now full to capacity with 128 teams (1024 players) from across the South of England competing in 16 different age groups. The tournament is scheduled to take place at Chichester High School for Boys in Kingsham Road on Saturday 19th July and Sunday 20th July and a full list of the initial kick-off times for each team playing in the tournament can be viewed by clicking here.

CHICHESTER PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY DATES ANNOUNCED

Work is well underway to renovate Chichester City United's Oaklands Park facilities in time for the start of the Sussex County League season on August 9th. The football club are moving back to the original home of Chichester City FC after the council sold off Church Road for housing development - the condemned clubhouse at Church Road is being pulled down on June 30th. Pre-season training is due to start on July 1st and the following pre-season games have been scheduled;

12/07/08	1st XI v Camberley	2pm	Oaklands Park
	2nd XI v Camberley Res	4pm	Oaklands Park
19/07/08	1st XI v Cove	2pm	Oaklands Park
	2nd XI v Cove Res	2pm	Oaklands Park
26/07/08	1st XI v Loxwood	3pm	Oaklands Park
31/07/08	1st XI v Christchurch	7:30pm	Away
05/08/08	1st XI v Worthing Town	7:30pm	Oaklands Park

CHICHESTER U18s WIN SURREY WOMENS LEAGUE CUP FINAL

May 4th: Chichester U18 Girls 4 Merstham Girls 4 a.e.t
Chichester win 5-3 on penalties

With just three minutes of extra time remaining a Chichester victory looked highly unlikely as Merstham led 4-3 and City were down to ten players following a sending off. However, the courageous Chichester team had other ideas as Laura Pike volleyed home an Abbie Crook cross to set up a penalty shoot out. Five perfect penalties and one fine save later, the Sussex Champions had won their third trophy in two seasons. Chichester, playing the final on Merstham's own Ryman League ground, knew they had to start well and silence the large and vociferous home crowd and made the perfect start as Chantelle Clark fired City in front after just five minutes following a surging run and then Abbey Shrubb doubled the advantage on fifteen minutes, converting a pass from Paris Hutton. Chichester played some wonderful football during the first thirty minutes and could have easily added to the score as Shrubb and Clark went close and Imogen Horne rattled the cross bar. Merstham came more into the game and Sam Wiseman made two smart saves before Merstham reduced the deficit just before the break. Full Report

Chichester City United Under 18 Girls Celebrate Cup Final Victory

CHICHESTER COMPLETE SEASON WITH RESOUNDING VICTORY

April 26th: Ringmer 2 Chichester City United 4

Chichester City United ended a difficult season in the Sussex County League with a resounding victory at Ringmer on Saturday. With City clear of any lingering relegation fears and Ringmer comfortably in mid table there was a youthful look about both sides with the City youngsters coming out well on top to gain revenge for defeat to the same opponents on the opening day of the season. Full Report

Chichester City United Reserves completed their season with a 4-0 victory at Lancing last Wednesday night. The result enabled them to leap frog their opponents in the Reserve West table - their 5th place finish being the highest achieved all season.

Russell Hardwell: Scored Two Goals at Ringmer

CHICHESTER CITY UNITED U12s WIN DERBY CUP FINAL

April 20th: Chichester City United U12s 4 Chi City Colts U12s 1

The final of the Saywell International (Arun and Chichester) Youth Football League Under 12 Peter Merritt Shield between Chichester City United Youth and Chichester City Colts was finally played this weekend following the cancellation on the 6th of April due to snow! In total contrast the final was played in brilliant warm sunshine at Arundel FC where both teams enjoyed great support from the travelling fans, Chichester City United Youth were the victors after a fine first half performance which saw them go in half time 3-0 up with goals from Tom Knight, Matt Boulton and Oliver Gilbert. The second half was a much more even affair and saw a full time score of 4-1 with a second goal coming from Tom Knight. The under 12’s now turn their attentions back to the league, where if they win all four of their remaining games will see them do the league and cup double this year.

Chichester City United Under 12s Celebrate Cup Final Victory

CHICHESTER FINALLY SAFE AFTER NINE GOAL THRILLER

April 19th: Chichester City United 5 Three Bridges 4

Chichester launched themselves clear of relegation danger, overcoming Three Bridges by the odd goal in nine in a thrilling contest that marked the last-ever County League game at Church Road on Saturday. Chamal Fenelon was in electric form against his old club, claiming a hat-trick, and strike-partner Mike O’Neill bagged the other two in a memorable send-off to the dilapidated Portfield ground. City looked the more hungry side from the start, and a goalkeeping error on 28 minutes gave them the lead. Mark Fox mis-kicked a backpass straight to the feet of Russell Hardwell, who pushed the ball to Fenelon for an easy finish. Full Report

Darren Hickman receives Player of the Year award from John Hutter (Picture taken by Terry Buckman)

CHURCH ROAD FLOODLIGHTS FOR SALE - £10000

APR 19th: As we are re-locating back to Oaklands Park for the 2008/09 season, we are selling the floodlights from the Church Road ground. They are now available at a price of £10,000 with the purchaser dismantling and removing them from the site. All enquiries to John Hutter, Chairman, on 01243 785839 or by e-mail to johnhuttter@lineone.net as soon as possible.

CURTAIN COMES DOWN ON CHURCH ROAD GROUND

APR 14th: Portfield’s Church Road ground is set to stage its last-ever Sussex County League senior game on Saturday when Chichester City United play their final home fixture of the season against Three Bridges.
City are planning a return to Oaklands Park when the 2008/09 campaign kicks off in August, but even if further obstacles prevent the club from moving back to their old home this year, any future football at Church Road seems unlikely.
The ground has been hit by vandals and thieves in recent times, and an FA directive concerning the tightening-up of ground requirements means the facilities at Church Road would no longer be acceptable for senior soccer. Football has been played at the site for the last fifty years. It was in 1958 that Portfield FC moved from the recreation ground in Florence Road to what was then their new home. Full Report

Picture of Church Road from the 1970s