Aylesbury United kick off in the FA Cup tomorrow with the visit of Newport Isle of Wight in the Preliminary Round.

The two sides meet for the first time since 1999, as the Ducks look to do better in the competition than last season when they were knocked out of the Cup by Wroxham at the same stage.

Aylesbury famously beat Newport 3-2 in a rain drenched 1st Round tie back in 1994 as the Ducks marched to a 3rd Round tie with QPR, but these days aspirations are a little lower.

A 1st Round Qualifying encounter at Banbury United awaits the winner, along with a cheque for a useful sum of £1000 prize money.

The match kicks off at 3pm.

Aylesbury Youth completed a busy few days as they recorded wins over Flackwell Heath and Henley Town in pre season friendlies.

Last Monday the Ducks beat Flackwell 3-2 at RAF Halton. Leading convincingly until the final minute through a Louis Cordice brace and a DJ Jones strike, the result was never in doubt.

On Wednesday they travelled to Henley still without a full strength side and came away with a comprehensive 6-1 victory.

Aylesbury opened the scoring just 3 minutes in through Arron Rogers and never looked troubled by a inexperienced home side. Troy Bailey-Goss added a second before half time and then scored number 3 and 4 to complete a hat-trick 5 minutes into the second half.

Lewis Creser added a fifth before Matt Logan tapped in for number 6. Henley scored a consolation with 15 minutes to go.

The Youth complete their pre season games on Wednesday when they travel to Colney Heath Kick off 7.45pm.

Nathan Graham's last minute goal was the knockout blow Aylesbury needed to seal three points at Cinderford Town this afternoon.

The professional boxer, on just his 2nd appearance for the Ducks, latched onto Craig Henney's low cross in the 90th minute to secure back to back wins for the Ducks.

It had been an otherwise frustrating afternoon in front of goal as although they saw plenty of the ball, chances were at a premium for United.

At the other end Cinderford wasted what chances they did get, and as it became difficult to see where a goal was coming from a goalless draw seemed to be on the cards until Graham popped up with the winner.

Full report to follow.

Aylesbury posted their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over newly promoted Romulus at the Meadow this afternoon.

The Ducks took the lead after 21 minutes when Carl Kavanagh turned the ball home after a scramble in the area.

The advantage was doubled within ten minutes when goalkeeper Matty Harris made a hash of dealing with a long free kick, carrying the ball over his goal line for an own goal.

Romulus fought back after the break, and they pulled a goal back on 75 minutes when Ashley Robinson rounded off a good move to set up a nervy ending, but United held firm to the relief of their supporters.

Full report to follow.

An improved Aylesbury recorded their first point of the season at old stomping ground Bell Close, drawing 1-1 with Leighton Town.

Once again the Ducks were slow out of the blocks and were behind to another soft goal, a free header which found the bottom corner, after just 10 minutes.

Things got even worse when midfielder Liam Smyth suffered a nasty looking knee injury, but United regrouped and slowly gained a foothold on the game.

They deservedly equalised on the half hour when debutant striker Dean Wharman and Craig Henney pressurised the Leighton defence into a state of panic, and the latter netted with a deft lob.

Both sides looked for a winner after the break, but the swirling rain made things difficult, and despite a number of goal mouth scrambles in both boxes, the scores remained even and the two sides had to settle for a point.

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The club has had a set of postcards specially commissioned, kindly printed by Harry Robinson. These postcards are available from the club now, and an example postcard is available in PDF format.

In other news, Mix 96 breakfast DJ Rory McAllister has become the newest entrant to the Heroes Gallery

The reserves continued their pre-season build up with a 5-1 friendly win over local ADL side Bierton yesterday.

The teams went in all square, 0-0 at half time, but in the second half Andrew Shoniwg opened the scoring, Ben Mott then made it 2-0, Musa Schmidt added a third, followed by Andrew Shoniwg scoring his second to make it 4-0, and Ben Mott rounding off the scoring, with his second to make it 5-0. Stuart Proctor scored a consolation penalty to leave the score 5-1 at full-time.

The reserves final friendly is at Risborough Rangers, on Thursday evening, Kick Off 6pm.

Aylesbury kicked off their season with a home defeat at the hands of Sutton Coldfield Town this afternoon.

The Ducks paid dearly for a slow start which saw them two goals down in 15 minutes, Sutton's pacey counter-attacks making the difference as Justin Rowe and Mykel Beckley netted.

United improved in the closing stages of the first half, and a wonderful run from Liam Smyth ended with the midfielder slotting home to bring the home side back into the game.

The second half was more even, but Aylesbury lacked a cutting edge going forwards, although Chris Gemmill made one fantastic save late on to secure an opening day 3 points for his side.

Full report to follow.

Liam Smyth was named today's Aylesbury United man of the match, and pictured below with Brian Metcalfe.

Also pictured below is New Era CEO Peter Lee receiving a personalised Aylesbury United shirt prior to today's match.

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Aylesbury United get their Southern League Division One Midlands campaign underway tomorrow with the visit of Sutton Coldfield Town.

After a positive pre-season, new manager Tony Thompson will be looking for his side to make a bright start.

United will also be keen to avenge a disappointing set of results against the Blues last season, when Aylesbury were completely outplayed in a 2-0 defeat away, and were held to a 1-1 draw at home.

Kick-off at the Meadow is at 3pm.

'Bring The Ducks Home' t-shirts will be on sale at the game.

Aylesbury United will feature on BBC South this Friday at 6.30pm as publicity for our 'Bring the Ducks Home' campaign gathers pace.

The BBC have been following the campaign and the club's activities closely over the last few weeks and the report will outline these.

Additionally, Mix 96 will begin in depth Aylesbury United coverage from Friday, whilst the Bucks Herald are continuing their excellent work to promote the club.

A new 'Bring The Ducks Home' mini-website has been launched to provide further awareness of our campaign.

The site features all the latest campaign news, as well as a 'Heroes Gallery' which showcases everybody getting behind Aylesbury United.

The latest entrants to the Heroes Gallery include Arsenal footballer Justin Hoyte, DJ and TV Presenter Reggie Yates, Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson and Watford goalkeeper Richard Lee, so well worth a look.

Remember the address, and spread the word: www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk/bringtheduckshome

Aylesbury lost their first game since March as their pre-season campaign came to a close at Bracknell Town.

In stifling conditions, and on a nasty bobbly pitch the game was in stark contrast to the quality which had been on display at Thatcham Town, and a more direct style was evident from both teams.

On the odd occasion that United did try and play decent football they were a threat, but such moments were shortlived.

Bracknell took the lead on 20 minutes when a cross from the left caught Aylesbury's defence flat-footed and a forward nodded past Jack Sillitoe.

15 minutes later it was two when Ross Taylor crudely fouled his man in the box, and the penalty was easily converted, but Aylesbury struck back two minutes on when Carl Kavanagh rose to head home Liam Smyth's perfect free-kick delivery.

The introduction of Emanuel Adeseko added an extra edge to Aylesbury's attack as they looked for a leveller, but they were caught out on a counter-attack as a fresh substitute outpaced Nick Leach, cut inside and coolly finished past Sillitoe.

The Ducks weren't done though, and Craig Henney continued his scoring streak after being played in by Aston Goss on 75 minutes.

Despite the result it wasn't all doom and gloom for United, but an improved performance will be needed come the start of the real season next week at home to Sutton Coldfield Town.

The Youth Team won their opening pre-season friendly 3-2 against Thame United.

Goalscorers were Elliot Johnson with two, and Lewis Creser in the second half.

A full report from the game is available.

Aylesbury continued their pre-season scoring spree by hitting five at Division One South & West side Thatcham Town this evening.

The home side, who had beaten the Ducks' Midlands Division rivals Woodford United 1-0 on Saturday, had the better of the opening 25 minutes, but were a goal down after 18. Craig Henney latched onto a long-kick from Jack Sillitoe and kept his cool to slot home past the advancing goalkeeper.

The scoreline was doubled before half time when triallist Manny Adeseko made his presence felt at a corner and the ball was scrambled in.

The Ducks stepped up another level after the break, and Adeseko added another with a curling effort before Jamie O'Grady scored the goal of the game, latching onto a superb pass from Henney and finishing with a fine half-volley on 55 minutes.

As both sides made chances Thatcham did net a late consolation, through what appeared to be an own goal as a low cross was turned in, but it was Aylesbury who had the last word when Kevin Mealor followed up to score after Danny Jones stinging shot had been well saved.

With another big win taking United's friendly goal tally to 15 the Ducks conclude their pre-season schedule on Saturday with a visit to another Southern League team Bracknell Town.

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Matt Butler will sadly be out for the whole of the season after scan results confirmed a ruptured anteria cruciate ligament.

The injury, similar to that sustained by Michael Owen at last year's World Cup, is certain to rule the midfield star out of Aylesbury's season.

Meanwhile Andy Shed will be kept out of action for 6 weeks with damaged ankle ligaments also sustained during Saturday's game.

We wish both players well in their road to recovery, as Tony Thompson's time in charge of Aylesbury gets off to a bad start.

An Aylesbury United team photo was taken on Saturday prior to the game against Northampton Spencer.

The photo appears on the squad page from today onwards.

Please note, the squad list is NOT the final official squad list yet.

Aylesbury estate agents Christopher Pallet are the latest company to get behind the campaign to Bring the Ducks Home.

Their advert, which can be seen by clicking the logo on the right, will appear in the matchday programme throughout the season.

Mark Eaton has provided a management team update following Saturday's pre-season friendly at Northampton Spencer.

Click here: From The Management

The Ducks are next in action on Wednesday evening when they travel to Thatcham Town for their penultimate pre-season game. Kick-off at the Waterside Stadium is at 8pm.

Aylesbury recorded another big pre-season win, away at Northampton Spencer, but their afternoon was marred by three nasty injuries.

Craig Henney followed up Wednesday's brace with a second half hat-trick, as United secured a strong win.

Sadly though, both Matt Butler and Chris Francis were taken by ambulance to hospital after awkward falls. Butler with a suspected knee ligamant injury, Francis with a foot/ankle injury. Andy Shed also sustained an ankle injury in a third first half injury.

Further details on the match and all three injuries to follow, but manager Tony Thompson will be hoping for speedy recoveries from those injured.

Aylesbury team: Tom Vincent, Julian Old, Carl Kavanagh, Nick Leach, Matt Butler, Ben Stevens, Liam Smyth, Kevin Mealor, Chris Francis, Andy Shed. Subs used: Jack Sillitoe, Danny Jones, Justin Gordon, Sam Swonnel, Craig Henney

Aylesbury United Ladies are looking for new players ahead of the forthcoming season.

The club are seeking players from 16 years old upwards who are interested in playing Ladies football and 14/15 year olds interested in playing for our under 16 side.

Anyone interested should contact Bethan Harris on 07799 633543 or Andy Foster on 07840 441855.

A mixed Ducks line-up romped to a comfortable 5-1 win over Buckingham Town this evening, with Craig Henney hitting a brace.

After a sterile majority of the first half, Aston Goss beat the Buckingham keeper to the ball to stab home the opener on 39 minutes.

Another returning forward Roni Joe created the second two minutes later when he chipped a delicate cross into Sam Swonnel's path and the midfielder buried his header.

After the break two sweet strikes from Henney - the first a rifling effort following a corner, the second a curler in off the post - sandwiched a well taken volley from the hosts to give them some consolation.

It was five on 86 minutes when good link-up play from Henney and Andy Shed saw the latter have a low shot parried, and an unnamed trialist followed up to roll into the empty net.

It was another good workout for the team, and a chance for the management to have a look at a few different players to those who featured at Waltham Forest.

Aylesbury team: Jack Sillitoe, 'Iggy', Justin Gordon, Carl Kavanagh, Nathan Liburd, Ross Taylor, Jamie O'Grady, Sam Swonnel, Roni Joe, Aston Goss, Danny Jones. Used subs: 'Manny', Andy Shed, Matt Butler, Craig Henney

Aylesbury United's biggest legend Cliff Hercules, all time topscorer and leading appearances for the Ducks, has given an in-depth interview to the Bucks Herald.

Speaking about his playing career with the Ducks, a time when Aylesbury were in their prime, he gives a reminder of how big this club could be with a proper base in the town and proper community support.

Picture below is Cliff with vice chairman John Newman in the new shirt for the 2007/08 season, featuring New Era as sponsors.

Picture courtesy of The Bucks Herald. The full interview can be found on the Bucks Herald website.

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