28th February 2008 - Updates made!
Small updates have been made to some team pages - fixtures, results and scorers. All 3 sides are in action this weekend, see fixtures for more details.

10th January 2007 - Happy New Year
Results and stats updated. See fixtures for this weeks games.

13th December 2007 - Reminder!
Don't forget Club Ten Pin Bowling this Saturday. Lanes are booked from 8pm and all players/managers/supporters who are coming need to be there for 7.30pm latest.

11th December 2007 - Rain wrecks weekend matches
Once again the recent down pours caused havoc in local football leagues. All matches due to be played by Taverners teams over the weekend were postponed including the reserves Charity Cup match against Trident on Sunday afternoon. All 3 sides are due to play this weekend, 3rd time lucky for Adam Jury's side as they hope to finally play Redbrook Rovers in the County Cup. See fixtures for this weekends matches.

4th December 2007 - Another narrow defeat!
Hardwicke remain on top of the County League after a 1-0 home victory over Taverners. The decisive goal arrived after just five minutes. Tavs' Craig Roberts under-hit a back pass to goalkeeper Craig Barnfield, with Hardwicke's Eddie Rimmer very alert to the situation. Rimmer and Barnfield met the ball at the same time and it broke to a supporting player, who squared for Michael Noakes to finish calmly past the despairing Taverners defenders. The home side continued to hold the upper hand in the opening 20 minutes until Tavs began to respond. Dale Russell's men should have done better with two counter attacks, but Mark Harsant failed to find strike partner Craig Harris.
A great break from defender Paul Jennings saw him feed Harris before going for the return, but Harris went alone and saw his effort diverted for a corner.
Hardwicke seemed content to play on the counter in the second period, with Tavs dominating possession. The leaders went close when Barnfield was forced to make a double save. Hardwicke's young backline defended superbly, with Tavs making little headway. Matty Blythe tried a quick free-kick which Dave Evans was alert to - saving at his far post.
Both the 2nd's and 3rd's matches were postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

25th November 2007 - Another narrow home defeat!
15 competitive fixtures have now been played, in that tally has been 5 defeats in league and cup competitions and all 5 have come at home. What could of been just one of those things has now become a small concern and will need to be forgotten quickly and a vast improvement is required in future home games to see a serious title challenge achieved this season. On Saturday the 1st team went down 1-0 against League new boys Tuffley Rovers. A point each would of been fair for both sides but well done to Tuffley who on the day soaked up Tavs pressure and restricted shooting opportunities from long distances. The players must now clear there heads and prepare for next weeks 6 pointer against local rivals Hardwicke who currently lead the chasing pack.
Jay Redbond hit the 20 goal barrier for the season by notching up his 5th hat-trick of the campaign in a 3-1 home victory against Golden Farm. This victory keeps Tavs in the top 4 and keeps alive a faint promotion push. Apart from Jay's hat-trick lighting up the game a special mention must go to Captain Marvel Mark Llewellyn for his delightful back heel which ended in a 22 man giggle!

Annual Bowling Night!
There will be a Ten Pin Bowling night on Saturday 15th December. See Tom Burridge for details.

22nd November 2007 - Another triple success!
All 3 sides were victorious in respective competitions last weekend. The 1st team defeated Pucklechurch Sports 2-1 away in the League courtesy of an own goal and a Mark Harsant strike. The reserves were in goal scoring mode as they thrashed Down Ampney 8-0, goals coming from Nick 'sharp shooter' Dodd with 4, Jay Redbond 3 and Ben Court. Martin Byrnes took his troops to Oakridge in Cup action and returned 1-0 winners to continue an impressive start. Craig Morgan was the hero scoring the solitary goal to seal a safe passage into the next round.

15th November 2007 - League Cup exit!
Only the 1st team were in action last weekend due to postponement and no fixture for the 3rd team. It was Les James League Cup action at home against fellow County League side Ellwood. The game ended 2-1 to the visitors and disappointment was felt all round in a display lacking that cutting edge. Craig Harris got Tavs back into the game after some good work by Mark Harsant. This should of seen Tavs go on and win but in football, concentration is essential and Tavs were undone with 7 minutes or so left.

8th November 2007 - Another point gained!
Yate Town Res were the visitors at Highwood last Saturday with both teams happy after picking up a point in a closely fought game. Chances were in short supply for both sides in a typically tense top of the table game. Cup action for Dale Russell's outfit this weekend when Ellwood visit Highwood in the 1/4 finals of the Les James League Cup.
The 2nds made it through in the County Cup away at local rivals Minchinhampton RDS Reserves. 2-1 was the final result, goals coming from Jay Redbond and vet' Robbie Blunt.
Martin Byrnes and his troops carried on in fine form defeating previously unbeaten Stratton Utd 3-2 in the Cirencester & District league and also cementing there place in the top 2. Rich Moore, Mark Leech and Nick Stratford with the Tavs goals.

5th November 2007 - Reserves clash against South Cerney postponed.
 
31st October 2007 - Tavs on top!
After disposing Berkeley Town 4-1 away on Saturday and finding out Yate Town had lost against Ellwood at home, it meant the team had moved up to top spot in the County League. With chasing teams having games in hand at this early stage of the season all is to play for in what looks likely to a very close and fascinating race to the title. Craig Harris and Mark Harsant with 2 goals apiece saw the 3 points being collected in a game where chance after chance was created.
This Saturday sees 1st against 3rd as Yate Town Res visit Highwood, 2.30pm k.o.
It was a busy week-end for the 2nd's with 2 games in 2 days. On Saturday they travelled to Beeches in the Cirencester League and were undone 2-1 after leading for a long period of the game with a goal from the returning Lee Pritchard. Sunday saw another away day, this time travelling to Stroud League side Longlevens in the Charity Cup 1/4 finals. As the sun came out so did the samba football as Taverners defeated there opponents 3-0 with some Brazil like play. Scorers on the day were Captain Marvel Craig Hughes, Jay I stink of ? Redbond and Jamie Bish.
Martin Byrnes and his 3rd team troops made it 7 unbeaten in the league and 1 defeat in 9 including cups in what is turning out to be a terrific start to the season. With early season doubts of not possibly having numbers to field a side, Manager Byrnes and his persuasive ways of getting players to done the boots again has seen him assemble a strong unit of players. Last Saturday saw a dominant display defeating South Cerney 3-1 away, goals courtesy of Mark Leech, Rich Moore and Mark Freebury. 

24th October 2007 - 1 out of 3 in Cups!
It was Cup fever this weekend with all 3 sides playing in respective competitions. Things didn't go quite to plan with only Martin Byrnes and his 3rd team troops making it through to the next round. The 1st team entertained Hellenic Prem side Harrow Hill and were undone in extra time in a game that was somehow lost. On chances Tavs should of come away with a convincing victory against there higher placed opponents but managed to lose 1-0. The 2nd team, depleted due to 1st team call ups went down 5-0 to highly fancied South Cerney. So it was left to the 3rd team to bring some success to the club and they did this with a 1-0 victory at home against CHQ Res, the hero on the day was Dave Hudd scoring the winning goal.

17th October 2007 - Just a perfect day!
Another triple success followed by the England Rugby win against the French made it a day to remember. Following on in the same fashion of the week before, all 3 Tavs sides registered wins in respective leagues with 3 hat-tricks on show to. The 1st team defeated Highridge Utd away 2-0, goals scored by strike duo Stewart Lawrence and Craig Harris. The 2nd's won at home against CHQ United 3-1 with Jay Redbond helping himself to his 3rd hat-trick of the season. And finally the 3rd team won 9-3 in a away day goal feast at Oaksey Res, scorers on the day were 2 hat-trick heroes, Wayne Pitcher and Tommy 'Tittle Mouse' Wilkins with Mark Leech, Rich Moore and Mark Freebury completing the rout.

Les James League Cup 1/4 final draw
AXA v DRG Stapleton
Hardwicke v Patchway Town
Taverners v Ellwood
Henbury OB v Tuffley Rovers

10th October 2007 - Triple success for Tavs!
It was a hat-trick of successes for Taverners F.C as all 3 sides registered victories in respective fixtures. It was league success for both the 1st & 3rd teams and County Cup success for the 2nd team.
The 1st's travelled to a new look AXA who have this year been tipped for honours and came away with a hard fought 1-0 victory, Stewart Lawrence with the solitary goal with just over 10 minutes to go. The team must thank goalkeeper Craig Barnfield who pulled off 1 world class save just into the 2nd period and again denying AXA late on with another fine block. This Saturday see's another tough away day at Highridge Utd.
Adam Jury's 2nd team travelled to Gloucester to face Ramblers Res in the County Cup and made it through to the next round with goals from the returning Dave Legg and an O.G. from a Ramblers player.
Finally it was left to Martin Byrnes and his 3rd team to complete a memorable weekend away at Tetbury Town A. After surging into a 3 goal lead, through goals from Mark Leech, Pete Wicks and debutant Rich Moore, then taking there foot of the gas this allowed Tetbury to grab 2 goals but Tavs held on to register a 3-2 win.

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3rd October 2007 - Mixed fortunes for Club
Both the 1st & 2nd teams were in League action and registered a point in tough matches. Paul Jennings came to the rescue with an 81st minute header to draw the 1st team level with local rivals King Stanley in a typical local derby. The hero for the Reserves was Jay Redbond who scored his 2nd hat trick of the season and take his season tally to 10. (Jay, it could and should be 40 though!!!)
Martin Byrnes' 3rd side travelled to Cheltenham side Cleeveonions in the County Cup but were undone on a rather small pitch 3-1, Max Ellis with the solitary goal.

23rd September 2007 - Back to winning ways!
After consecutive 1-0 defeats it was make or break for Dale Russell's side to keep in touch with the early season pace setters yesterday as they travelled to much improved DRG Stapleton. After some stern words from the management leading up to kick off, Tavs thoroughly deserved to come away with maximum points in a 2-0 victory. Scorers were Craig 'Punch bag' Harris and man of the match Russell Chamberlain. Next up is a mouth watering local derby at home against a managerless, but improving King Stanley.

It wasn't good news for the 2nd team this weekend as they went down 2-0 away at Real Fairford.
Martin Byrnes and his troops kept up an impressive run with a point at home against Oakridge in Division 2 of the Cirencester League.

16th September 2007
This week, just gone, I truly saw the spirit of the Reserves come out, with a very hard fought win at home on Tuesday night, against a young Avonvale side, we eventually ran out 3-2 winners. This was the last of our arranged mid week fixtures, so now we can concentrate on the weekend fixtures. Progress has been steady in the League with 3 wins and a draw under our belts. Having the luxury now of almost a settled side is has come to my attention on how well the team have now bonded. One of my aims is to get the team talking to each other on the pitch, something the majority find extremely easy to do, both before and after in the Club. With the right mix I can see this happening and being a real big benefit for the side. I look at the eleven who have started and then look at the players that are out injured and still to come back, competition for places will be fierce no doubt, but again this can only benefit us.

2nd September 2007 - Safe passage secured!
Tavs made it through to the 2nd round of the Les James League Cup with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Thornbury Town FC. Scorers were Russ Chamberlain from the spot, Ricky Gaskell and finally Sid Lawrence. This win continues the unbeaten start to the campaign for the 1st Team and Manager Dale Russell will be looking for 3 more league points this Saturday when again Thornbury Town are the visitors.

Taverners Reserves made hard work of an entertaining encounter away at Lechlade. The home side opened the scoring with a free kick that snuck into the top corner. Tavs took a while to regain their composure, before debutant Nick Rieger slotted in from a Tom Hanley pass. James Mason added the second just before half time with a superb lob after the home side failed to clear from a corner. Rieger added his second after the break, before Lechlade pulled one back to make it 3-2. Tavs continued to dominate possession, and some good football was being played, and this led to man of the match Ben Court lashing home a volley from just inside the area to restore the 2 goal cushion. Tom Hanley added the 5th with a long range strike, before Lechlade struck their 3rd after crisp finish from their ever dangerous front man. Jay “Dave Hudd’s protégé” Redbond eventually added the final two after a hatful of chances for the sulky frontman, before Lechlade struck a last minute consolation to take the final score to 7-4 to Tavs.

29th August 2007 - 2nd's held at Home!
Tavs Reserves began there League campaign at home last night against last season's League Runners-Up Beeches FC. In a topsy tervy game, Manager Adam Jury will be pleased to have gained a valuable point towards what all associated with Tavs FC hope to be a promotion campaign fot the Reserves. Scorers were Mark Harsant, Luke Ostle and an own goal to wrap things up.
This week-end throws up a double for the 2nds, Saturday in the League and Sunday in Charity Cup action.

26th August 2007 - Local Rivals hit for 6!
Dale Russell's Taverners recorded there largest County League victory yesterday over local rivals Wotton Rovers. On a blisteringly hot August day Tavs went about there newly put together rivals and showed them what team work and togetherness gets you. The game ended 6-0 to the home side and perhaps Wotton can feel slightly hard done by as they hit the woodwork twice and blazed over when the net should of been found. Scorers for Tavs were Sid Lawrence(3), Ricky Gaskell, Craig Harris and finally an own goal.
This Saturday see's Tavs in League Cup action at home against Thornbury Town.

19th August 2007 - Opening day point!
Taverners FC travelled to last season's runners-up Patchway Town FC and although a good point was gained many would feel the 3pts should of been brought back to Nailsworth. Matty Blythe continued his goal scoring exploits of last season with an opening day brace. His 1st was a 5 yard tap in after being set up by Francis King and the 2nd was a left footed drive from just inside the box after being picked out by a superb pass from Sid Lawrence.
Manager Dale Russell is hoping to arrange a friendly on Tuesday evening to give some valuable match practice to returning players from recent marriages and summer holidays.

9th August 2007
Tonight see's Tavs Reserves make the short journey up to Horsley Utd in a friendly this evening. Training will be run as normal also at the KG5 playing fields, 7pm start.

8th August 2007 - Demolition job!
Tavs entertained Malmesbury Victoria reserves on Tuesday evening and sent the Wiltshire side home in low spirits after a 9-1 demolition job. Scorers were Kris Pritlove, Craig Harris, Sid Lawrence, debutant Anthony Robinson all with braces and Fran King. Saturday sees a double header at local rivals Brimscombe & Thrupp, 1st team fixture k.o 1.00pm with the 2nd team match at 3.30pm.

5th August 2007 - Home draw against Cricklade Town
Tavs continued there pre-season build-up with a well contested home draw against Hellenic opposition. Both sides were missing regular players due to holidays, weddings and working commitments. The bonus for manager Dale Russell was that he was able to play players for a whole 90 minutes in the build up to the season kick off. Craig Harris was again on the score sheet and looked particularly lively during the match and on another day could easily of got a hat-trick. Next up is a home encounter with Malmesbury Victoria on Tuesday evening.

3rd August 2007 – Cam Bulldogs away friendly
Taverners Reserves got their season started with a comfortable 4-0 away win at Cam Bulldogs, Tom Hanley opened the scoring after 25 minutes, Lewy made it 2-0 from the spot just before half time. Luke Ostle put Tavs three up mid way through the second half before a Jay Redbond rounded things off for the side. Next game is 9th August, Horsley United away.