The winner of last weeks 'SSFC Super Draw', Diane Waldron (see lottery newsletter), has decided to accept a £10,000 cheque as her winning's. She will receive her winning cheque this weekend and is looking forward to the formal acceptance of her win at our friendly with Swindon Town on July 30th 2008. 

2008/09 Constitution...

The updated British Gas Business Football League constitution for season 2008/09 now sees Bedford Town reinstated to the Premier Division in place of Dorchester Town who were originally relegated but now find themselves back in the Conference South League. Please click the link right for full details. 

The 'SSFC Super Draw' will take place on Saturday 21st June at 19:30 in the clubhouse when the owner of the winning number drawn will win a fantastic £10,000. Yes, one of our lucky lottery members will win this amount on Saturday week and our lottery members, club supporters and there friends and families are all invited to come along to witness this historic event in the club's history. For those that haven't yet joined our lottery membership there will also be an opportunity to do so on the night and support the club going forward, and perhaps winning some the cash prizes on offer over the next year or so! Let me know if you're coming along, 07795546425 

In response to the forum post from 'Royale' and the subsequent phone calls Mark received after this was placed. Mark has asked me to post the following statement;

Myself and Ian are going nowhere! We are working extremely hard and looking forward to another challenging and competitive season in the BGB Premier Football League. We find it very distasteful and distracting for ourselves, club officials, players and supporters alike when unfounded comments like this are made.

We would reiterate and confirm categorically we are not leaving SSFC, we are continuing our search to find and develop our squad of players to take the club further forward and be even more competitive in the BGB next season. Comments like this can be unsettling for all and this is possibly why it was placed but this has made us even more determined to continue the excellent progress the club has made over the last three years.

Mark Collier

Weston-super-Mare have been reprieved from relegation to the BGB Premier Division for the second consecutive season! With Cambridge City failing to meet the necessary ground regulations for the Conference South League they have been demoted and Weston will take their place for the 2008/09 season in the Conference South.

Tom King, goalkeeper and last seasons managers player of the year, has signed for neighbours Cirencester Town this week. With Matty Bulman making the move in the opposite direction just over a fortnight ago Tom felt his opportunities would be limited next season. He informed the website that it was a very difficult decision as he has had five great seasons at the club but he felt it was the right time to move on. He has been superb over those five season and we wish him all the best for the future. His character both on and off the field was exemplary and a good clubman, something that is rare in today's football.

Some pages of the website will be taken down for the next few weeks as they are updated. They will be back with you as soon as possible.

It's Bully and Cook for Marine Supermarine have swooped to sign former Swindon Town goalkeeper Matt Bulman from rivals Cirencester Town. Bulman's heroics between the posts were one of the few highlights for Cirencester last season as the club were relegated from the Southern League Premier Division, and Marine manager Mark Collier was delighted to get his man.

Firstly, apologies to Danny Allen as I was only recently informed that it Danny that actually won the Chairman's Player of the Year and not Kyle Lapham as I was informed the day following the presentation evening. So a belated congratulations Danny. I have also received a couple of pictures from the night, kindly taken by Karen & Tracy.

Swindon Supermarine are targeting Conference football in the next ten years as they begin their search for a new chairman. Cliff Puffett has stepped down after three years at the Hunts Copse helm to focus on developing the youth side of the club. And on the back of Marine’s best ever season - a twelfth-placed finish in the Premier - vice-chairman Steve Moore (pictured) is hopeful of finding someone who can fill Puffett's shoes and drive the club forward.

The end of season player of the year awards was held at the club on Saturday with the following players receiving awards. The Supporters Player of the Year was won by Ashley Edenborough, the Management Player of the Year went to Tom King, the Chairman's Trophy was awarded to Kyle Lapham and the most sought after Players Player of the Year voted by the players was won by Chris Thompson. Congratulations to all the players in what was a great season for the club. 

Marine boss Mark Collier believes a top-half finish would be the icing on the cake for what has been a "remarkable" campaign at Hunts Copse. In what was tipped to be a season of struggle, it's fair to say Marine have defied all the odds in the Southern League Premier Division.

After three years at the helm, Supermarine chairman Cliff Puffett is stepping down after Saturday's final game of the season at Banbury United. The 68-year-old has devoted around 12 years to the Hunts Copse side, including the past three seasons as chairman. But with the club assured of its Southern League Premier Division status next season, and financially secure off the pitch, he believes the time has come for someone

Swindon Supermarine FC will be hosting one of the semi-finals of the British Gas Business Youth League next week. The semi between Merthyr Tydfil and Gosport Borough will take place on the evening of Tuesday 29th April, kick off 7:45pm. UPDATE: Admission to the game is FREE

Marine boss Mark Collier is Adie Viveash's pick for manager of the season. Cirencester Town boss Viveash has given his opposite number Mark Collier a glowing reference ahead of tomorrow's Southern League derby, insisting the Hunts Copse chief would be a worthy contender for manager of the year.

As national pride goes, Supermarine striker Jason Welsh is up there among the most patriotic of footballers. And as Merthyr Tydfil come to Wiltshire tomorrow, the 27-year-old is determined to put allegiances to one side as he bids to see off his fellow countrymen.

Skipper Kyle Lapham has warned his Supermarine teammates they cannot afford to let their season fizzle out, or they could find themselves looking for a new club in the summer. Marine have made giants strides in their first season in the Premier Division, stringing together a nine match unbeaten run in February and March, but one point from the last three outings has left them glancing nervously over their shoulders.

The club will be taking a coach to Halesowen on Saturday and a number of seats will be available for supporters. The coach will depart the Holiday Inn (Coate) at 11:30, contact Keith on 07795546425 to book your seat. Cost £10, club members £8.

High flying Bashley are our next visitors to Hunts Copse tomorrow afternoon, Bank Holiday Monday. Bashley travel on the back of a superb 4-0 win against Bromsgrove yesterday and will be looking to cement their play-off place having won five and drawn one of their last six games.  

Mark Collier's team sheet yesterday included a new name, that of Nick Stanley who was signed on Friday from Cirencester Town and registered in time for the game against Corby. Nick played for Cirencester against us in the 1-1 draw at Hunts Copse earlier in the season and previously to that scored a spectacular goal for Devizes Town against us in the FA Cup a couple of seasons ago. Welcome to Marine Nick.

A resurgent Corby Town will arrive in Wiltshire tomorrow for their visit to Hunts Copse with a renewed fight for survival. They are currently one of the inform sides in the league after the acquisition of new manager Graham Drury and a host of new players over the past month or so. They will be a very difficult side to get something off as we look to  continue our own good form of being undefeated in seven games. 

Mark Collier has never been one to tinker with his tried and trusted 4-4-2 formation, but the Supermarine boss admits even he will have to think twice before pinning his team sheet to the notice board this weekend. Marine entertain Clevedon Town at Hunts Copse tomorrow and with last month's 6-0 Errea Cup...