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Didcot produced another decent performance this afternoon in beating Hook Norton 3-0.  Goals from Paul Powell and a brace from substitute Ian Concannon were enough to beat a plucky Hook Norton side who themselves contributed to an exciting encounter at the npower Loop.

Next up is Grays Athletic on Tuesday when the FA Cup is in town along with the FA Trophy, and of course the Vase.

Didcot played their latest pre-season friendly at AFC Newbury last night and won 1-0 courtesy of a Jamie Heapy strike just before half-time.

But the scoreline hardly tells the story, Didcot hit the bar 4 times and missed numerous other chances to extend their lead in what was a pretty impressive display all round.  Patrick Malone played his first game for us, and looked a really exciting prospect on the left, and Richard Bourne and Darren Beckett also looked comfortable.  With Stuart Beavon, Dave Green, Andy Parrott and Bradley Ward all rested/absent there are plenty of players now competing for a place in the squad.

Next up Hook Norton at home on Saturday and a chance for people to see our pssible new signings at home.

Didcot lost 2-1 at Banbury Utd this afternoon.  Andy Baird put the home side 2 up by half-time but a spirited second half saw Town reduce the arrears with a quickly taken Ian Concannon free-kick with 10 minutes remaining.

We are delighted to announce that we have now taken delivery of the Vase Final DVD.  Its a must for all Didcot supporters and is on sale at all our forthcoming home matches as well as from the club house during opening hours.  Cost is £10 each.

In addition we have also a very limited number of FA Vase Winners enamel badges which will cost just £3 and are available as per DVD.

Didcot gained a creditable 1-1 draw with Winchester City yesterday, just two days after a 7-0 mauling from the pros from Reading.  Against Winchester Town were without at least 6 First Team regulars who would have played a part in the game, so a good outcome in fairness.

A report for both matches can be found in Season Stats Section.

Didcot have a midweek now without any games but play Banbury away next Saturday.  There is still some confusion over the situation at AFC Newbury, who we are due to play the following Tuesday - I will keep you updated on that when I know more.  There has been another friendly organised in the shape of Thatcham away on Tuesday 9th August.

A recount of the gates indicate that there were more at the Reading game than we first thought.  1234 came through the turnstiles and further 100 are believed to have entered the main gate which was used to speed things up a bit.

An update on the Vase DVD: We were very concerned that the company making this went up in smoke on Friday but it appears that we are OK and we are still expecting delivery by Tuesday.  Because there has been some concerns about when it will arrive we have taken no deposits for this item.

This evening we kick our new season's friendlies off with a home fixture against a Reading XI.  Reading usually use these games to give a run-out to players that were unavailable or rested in other matches - so assume that those who did not feature in their match at Staines last night will probably feature at the npower Loop Meadow this evening.

For Didcot it will be largely be business as usual.  Stuart Beavon is likely to play for Didcot before he returns to Oxford for the Yeading friendly on Saturday.  New boys Danny Wise and Patrick Malone should also make their opening appearances in the Didcot red.

Supporters of both clubs are advised to arrive early this evening.  We are likely to see a few more local supporters, hopefully interested after watching us in the Vase final, and our record gate of 1500 could be broken if the interest of the Reading fans has also been sparked.  Parking is available but could be stretched near kick-off time.  Reading supporters may wish to use train - our ground is 5 mins walk from Station - under Cow Lane Bridge and across Ladygrove Park!  Entrance tonight is £4 adults, £2 senior cits and £1 kids under 16.  Programme is £1.

Didcot club merchandise will be on sale tonight (near to turnstile) so it would be great to see everyone decked out in red and white again.  The Vase Final shirts (with Final details embroidered around club crest) are very nearly sold-out so you are urged to purchase yours asap because this item will not be available again.  £26 is very reasonable for an excellent limited edition item.

The Vase Final DVD will be on-sale from next week.  It will cost just £10 and you can reserve your copy tonight provided you leave your name, address and a £5 deposit with Steve Clare (he will be manning the merchandise stand early on).

Please note there will be no updates on this site until Sunday.  Score and report will appear on message board I expect before then though.

With the pre-season programme starting on Thursday, with the visit of Reading, we are now pleased to announce two major new sponsors of Didcot Town FC.  for the forthcoming campaign Chevrolet will be our First Team Sponsors (which includes shirt sponsorship).  In addition, with an initial two year arrangement npower become Club Sponsors.  his will mean the stadium is now known as the npower Loop Meadow Stadium.

This is excellent news for the club and we hope that both companies will be associated with us for many years to come.

We are hopeful that the Vase Final DVD will be on sale by the weekend and the pre-season matches or from Doddy's Bar at all other times.  For supporters who are overseas or exiled from Didcot I will be makng copies available (on behalf of the club) on e-bay (including overseas - nzslap???).  Cost at all outlets will be £10 per DVD (with a small extra mailing charge on e-bay)

SEASON PREVIEW:

Apologies for the lack of updates, it has been a relatively quiet time but with the players returning from holidays and training having started on Tuesday we will have a clearer picture of which players will be with us this season.

There are a couple of new faces at training, most notably Danny Wise and Patrick Malone.  Wise has a proven record as a striker in local football both at Oxford City and last season at Abingdon Town.  Paddy Malone is a young player who caught the eye of most Didcot fans last season with two excellent performances against us for Milton United last year.  No confirmation that either has actually signed however.  watch this space.

i am aware that Dave Green, Chris Webb and Matty Jack have all put pen to paper so with the others already confirmed it appears Stuart is assembling a good squad for the new campaign.

Big question, I suppose, is whether Stuart Beavon will be with us this year.  well, nothing on that front yet.  Rumour has it Stuart is doing well in training with Oxford but we will have to wait and see what occurs.

A brief update on the commercial front.  We should be taking delivery of a superb DVD showing full unedited footage of the Vase Final with commentary provided by BBC Radio Oxford within the next fortnight.  I have seen a preview, its brilliant, and its a must have for all who went to White Hart Lane in May.  More details will be made available, and how you can get your copy, on here in due course.  Needless to say that they will be sold at pre-season matches when they are with us.  Likely cost will be £10.

Didcot have been given a tough FA Cup draw, Andover of the Wessex League away in the Extra Preliminary Round on August 20th.  The winners face an away tie at Carterton a week later.

Both Paul Powell and Grant Goodall have signed for the club for the new season, two key players in Stuart Peace's team which he hopes will go one better in the League this year.  More players should be confirmed this week.

Stuart Beavon has his week long trial at Oxford starting Monday - we wish him well.