18th December 2004
Premier Division

Frimley Green 2 Merstham 2
Merstham Scorer: Craig Vernon (2 pens)

Two penalties by Craig Vernon give Merstham a draw
away at Frimley Green

11th December 2004
Premier League
Merstham v AFC Wallingford
 

POSTPONED

Merstham Awarded Points

Merstham’s home game on Saturday 11th December 2004 was postponed when AFC Wallingford failed to fulfill their away Combined Counties League fixture at the Recreation Ground. Three players from the Wallingford side withdrew from the squad at the last moment, leaving only ten players ready to travel. Their club Chairman, Gerry O’Garr, and secretary, Richard May, made it very clear to the management team that it was essential that the match had to played, even with ten players, and that it would be completely unacceptable to ask for the game to be called off at such a late stage. Two cars had set off from Wallingford. However, due to the refusal of a single player, a third car did not begin the journey from Oxford. The six players travelling from Wallingford were nearing the half way stage of the journey when it became clear that the other players would not be leaving Oxford. At this point, the club had no choice but to recall the remaining players and inform Merstham of the circumstances.
Extensive discussions took place with all those involved on Sunday and Monday, and the AFC Wallingford management drew the following conclusions:

The match could and should have gone ahead even with ten players. The actions of one individual caused the game to be called off.
The club must take a large share of the responsibility for the problem arising in the first place. The club failed to ensure that new players joining the reserve squad over the past two weeks were also registered for the Combined Counties. This meant that not all reserve players were eligible and those that were could not switch to the first team for various reasons at such short notice. However, this eligibility problem could not have been solved on Saturday morning.
The club must be seen to take decisive action to ensure that such an event does not take place again in future, and more importantly to convince our future opponents and the Combined Counties League that such an event will not occur again.

Leading on from these conclusions the following action was taken on Monday 13th December:
The club accepted the resignations of first team managers Harold MacFarlane and Carl Henry. Reserve team manager Andy Gordon was asked to take on responsibility for the first team, and accepted the new role. The club will ensure that all reserve team players are registered for the Combined Counties as soon as possible
On Monday evening, the Club Chairman and Secretary May met with the Combined Counties League Management Committee and as a result of that meeting, AFC Wallingford were fined the maximum amount allowed under league rules and ordered to pay Merstham’s costs. The match was awarded to Merstham. However, the league applauded the actions taken by the club over this incident, and consequently forty per cent of the fine will be suspended until the end of the season.

Information from the AFC Wallingford Website

 

8th December 2004
Surrey Senior Cup 2nd Round
Ash United v Merstham
 

Final Score: Ash United 0 Merstham 1  (Merstham Scorer: Chris Boulter 4min )...............

Merstham Win at Ash Again
In their second meeting with Ash United in
five days Merstham again ran out winners
with an early goal by Chris Boulter
 

4th December 2004
Premier Division
Ash United v Merstham
 

Final Score: Ash United 2 Merstham 3  (Merstham Scorers: Marc Rollings (2) Craig Vernon pen. )...............

From the ash a Merstham phoenix rises!
A brace of goals from Marc Rollings helped Merstham
to their second away victory on the trot.

Neil Campbell launches another Merstham attack
with a deftly placed throw-in

27th November 2004
Premier Division
Chessington Utd v Merstham
 

Final Score: Chessington Utd 0 Merstham 2  (Merstham Scorers: Rhod Davies, Enva Hasa )...............

A Return To Winning Ways
Yet another goal by Rhod Davies helped Merstham
to their first league win since 23rd October
 

23rd November 2004
Premier Challenge Cup 3rd Round
Farnham v Merstham
 

Final Score: Farnham 2 Merstham 4  (Merstham Scorers: Rhod Davies (3), Craig Vernon )............

Hat Trick Hero
With devastating hat trick by inform striker Rhod Davies
Merstham recovered some of their earlier season form
in an impressive victory away at Farnham.
The draw for the 4th round will take place on 6th December.

 

20th November 2004
Combined Counties Premier Division
Merstham v Westfield
 

Final Score: Merstham 1 Westfield 1 (Merstham Scorer: Danny Fitzgerald)

Back in the Points
On a damp afternoon that saw the first flakes of winter Merstham
at last managed to grab a point after three successive defeats.
Only a late equaliser from
Westfield denying the home side all three points.

Danny Fitzgerald, stepping up to take the free kick from which he scored
 

13th November 2004
Combined Counties Premier Division
Walton Casuals v Merstham
 

Final Score: Walton Casuals 1  Merstham 0 .....

Merstham Proud in Defeat
A spirited Merstham came within minutes of
being only the second side this season to take a point from
runaway league leaders Walton Casuals.

Merstham's Rhod Davies attacks the
Walton Casuals defence.
 

9th November 2004
Combined Counties Premier Division
Merstham v Bedfont
 

Final Score: Merstham 2 Bedfont 3  Merstham Scorer: Rhod Davies 2 (25, 52)

Merstham Spirits Dampened



On a cold and wet November night Merstham fell to their
second successive home defeat at the hands (or feet) of
Merstham's 'bogie' team Bedfont.

 

6th November 2004
Combined Counties Premier Division
Merstham v Sandhurst Town
 

Final Score: Merstham 1 Sandhurst Town 3  Merstham Scorer: Rhod Davies (10)

Merstham Manager Sees Red

In a scrappy game Merstham lost their unbeaten home record
1 - 3 to 4th placed Sandhurst Town

 

2nd November 2004
Southern Combination Cup 2nd Round
Merstham v Staines Town

Merstham 2 Staines Town 1
Merstham Scorers: Matt Dymock, Jamel Carr

Merstham clean up the Staines


A good all round performance by Merstham see them
defeat Ryman League Staines Town side 2 -1
 

23rd October 2004
Cobham v Merstham
Premier Division

 Cobham 1 Merstham 2
Merstham Scorers: Shane Traynor (Pen), Julius Makmot

An away win at middle of the table Cobham
brought Merstham's current run to six games without a defeat

Merstham skipper Shane Traynor scores from the penalty spot
to level the game
 

26th October 2004
Cobham Res. 1 v  2 Merstham Res.
Premier Reserve Division
Two goals from James Cameron keep Merstham
top of the league

20th October 2004
Premier Division

Merstham 1 Horley 1
Merstham Scorer: Fitzgerald (68)

On a stormy night at the Recreation Ground Merstham were held to a
1 - 1 draw by local rivals Horley Town.
Trailing 0 - 1 at half-time Merstham hit back with a
stunning goal from defender Danny Fitzgerald.

Merstham Captain Shane Traynor with tonight's
mascot, Jarvis Henry, holding the match ball

Match Ball Sponsored by The Merstham Web
 

16th October 2004
Premier Division

AFC Wallingford 2 Merstham 3
Merstham Scorers: Hope (28), Carr (38), Makmot (55)

At Last!

After three consecutive draws and two defeats
Merstham finally managed to secure all three points

 

12th October 2004
Premier Division

FiMerstham 1 Chessington & Hook 1
Merstham Scorer: Daniel Broad

Chessington Let off the Hook

On a rain soaked night Merstham were denied all three points when
Chessington and Hook equalised in injury time.
Daniel Broad had given the homeside the lead with a stunning
long range shot in the 36th minute.


 

9th October 2004
Premier Division

Merstham 3 Reading Town 3
Merstham Scorers: Jamel Carr, Victor Donker, Julius Makmot

Merstham were disappointed at not getting all three points after
leading 3-1 when a reawakened Reading hit back twice to
level the score and spoil Merstham's day.


 

Merstham's Jamel Carr takes on the Reading Town defence
in today's 3 - 3 draw at the Recreation Ground

6th October 2004
Premier Division

Feltham 1 Merstham 1
Merstham Scorer: Craig Vernon

After two successive defeats in the Premier Division
Merstham earned a creditable draw away at 4th placed Feltham
 

2nd October 2004
Premier Division

Godalming & Guildford 2 Merstham 0

Merstham Lose Their Wey
Injury hit Merstham's poor form continues with an away defeat
at Wey Court by Godalming & Guildford.
They have now lost four of their last five games after
a promising start to the season.


Merstham's Matt Dymock plays his heart out
but all to no avail.

Premier Reserve Division
Merstham 3 North Greenford U 3

28th September 2004
Premier Challenge Cup 2nd Round

Merstham 1 Westfield 0 (AET)
Merstham Scorer: Shane Traynor (Pen)

Under the floodlights at the Recreation Ground Merstham
edged into the next round of the Challenge Cup.
A penalty in the 12th minute of extra time saw them as
1 - 0 victors over fellow Premier Leaguers Westfield.

25th September 2004
FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round

 Merstham 0 Wick 3

Wicked
Merstham fell at their 1st hurdle in this seasons FA Vase.
An injury hit Merstham were outplayed by Wick who 
took advantage of the weakened home side.

Merstham attack the Wick Goal

15th September 2004
Premier Division

Colliers Wood 2 Merstham 0

Merstham Miss Out

In a disappointing display Merstham dropped their first points
of the season losing away to Colliers Wood; denying them the top
slot in the Premier Division
 

11th September 2004
Premier Division

Merstham 5 Hartley Wintney 1
Merstham Scorers:
Steve Roleio-Doe, Gavin Gordon, Jamel Carr,
Matt Dymock, James Cameron

Merstham Prove A Handful
Merstham continued their excellent start
to the season with a clinical dissection
of  Hampshire side Hartley Wintney running out
5 - 1 winners

Photo: Sue Austen

Steve Roleio-Doe (10) and Jamel Carr (7) Celebrate  Merstham's equaliser to set them on the way to a handful of goals

Premier Reserve Division
Westfield 1 Merstham 3

4th September 2004
FA Cup

Hassocks 1 Merstham 3
Merstham Scorers: Steve Roleio-Doe (2), Gavin Gordon

FA CUP
Merstham March On
Merstham shone at the Beacon Ground, Hassocks with
an inspiring 3 - 1 victory over the Sussex County League side
in this FA Cup Preliminary round tie.
 

Premier Reserve Division
Chessington Utd 2 Merstham 4

30th August 2004
Premier Division

Merstham 2 Southall 1
Merstham Scorers: Steve Roleio-Doe, Chris Boulter

Hat Trick of Wins
Merstham continued their good start to the league season with
an impressive 2 - 1 victory over Southall.
This third successive win gives Merstham a maximum 9 points
 

28th August 2004
FA Cup

Selsey 1 Merstham 2
Merstham Scorers: Steve Roleio-Doe, Jamel Carr

We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside
Merstham started this season's FA Cup campaign with a
2 - 1 away victory at Selsey. A scrappy, sometimes
ill-tempered match, saw goals from Steve Roleodoe & Jamel Carr for Merstham and a sending off from either side.

 



 

Team:
Colin Harris, Glen Garman, Danny Fitzgerald, Chris Boulter, Craig Vernon,
Daniel Broad, Jamel Carr, Matt Dymock, Steve Roleio-Doe, Enver Hasa Victor Donker. Subs: Shane Traynor, Gavin Gordon, Scott Sullivan, Mark Norman

24th August 2004
Premier Division

Raynes Park 1 Merstham 6
Merstham Scorers: Matt Dymock, Jamel Carr, Gavin Gordon (2),
Steve Roleio-Doe, + OG

Merstham Stun Opposition
Merstham's first away match of the season
saw them jump to 2nd spot in the league with an
impressive 6 - 1 victory over Raynes Park

21st August 2004
Premier Division

Merstham 2 Cove 1
Merstham Scorers: Dymock, Carr

Merstham Kick-Off with a Win
Merstham started their Premier League season with a
2 - 1 win over Cove. Matt Dymock opened the scoring
with just three minutes on the clock but Cove
managed an equaliser in the 17th minute.
Merstham secured the three points when Jamel Carr made it
2-1 just before half time.
 



 

Team:
Colin Harris, Shane Traynor, Danny Fitzgerald, Chris Boulter, Craig Vernon,
Daniel Broad, Jamel Carr, Matt Dymock, Gavin Gordon, Marc Rollings, Scott Sullivan. Subs: Enver Hasa, Steve Roleio-Doe, Paul O'Gorman.