Great club with even better people within it. Proud to of been a part of it for so long with some special memories along the way 🔴⚪️
Midfielder Sam Barder will not be returning to the club next season after committing his future to Wantage Town.
The midfielder spent much of last season on a dual registration deal at Wantage, where he helped them reach the play-offs.
Sam departs after 290 appearances for the railwaymen, playing a big part in the club's play-off promotion in 2023.
He will be fondly remembered by everyone at the club, for his larger than life personality, and someone a club always needs both on and off the pitch, something manager Jamie Heapy reflected on when he sent his best wishes to Sam.
"It’s difficult to put into words the impact that Bards has had on this football club.
"To make nearly 300 appearances is a remarkable achievement in modern football and is a reflection of his commitment, loyalty and character.
"He has been a fantastic servant to Didcot Town FC and someone who has consistently given everything for the badge.
"From a personal perspective, he is a player and a person I have the utmost respect for. Since I’ve been manager at the club, he has been an integral part of the team, a true team player, and one of my leaders within the dressing room. He has always put the club and the team first, setting standards every day through his professionalism, attitude and desire to help those around him.
"Players come and go, but people who leave a lasting mark on a football club are much rarer. Bards is certainly one of those people. His contribution on and off the pitch has been immense, and he has played a huge role in helping drive the standards and culture we want at this football club.
"On behalf of myself and everyone at Didcot Town FC, I would like to thank him for everything he has given to the club and wish him and his family every success and happiness for the future."
One memory that will last long in the memory for those of us fortunate to be there that day was his absolute belter of a goal at Salisbury.
Good luck, Bards.
We’re actually massive
🚨🎙️ #thfc boss Ange Postecoglou:
"All the best television series, season 3 is always better than season 2!"
Sam Barder retweeted
This may be the single best video of ANY of the celebrations. Little pockets of moments. Goosebumps ✨️💙 #COYS
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THE FIRST TIME IN SEVENTEEN YEARS 🏆
A TROPHY FOR TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR AT LONG LAST 🤩
Lucky that vans got 3 seats @bedders17 😂🙌🏻❤️
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It is with great sadness to let you know our beloved family member Robert Worth, affectionately known as Bob passed away whilst attending the Didcot Town game yesterday. Bob was a special member of our family and will be remembered fondly as we reminisce on so many great stories with him being our minibus driver but more than that our friend, supporter and part of the family.
Stories in particular with the tour to Macclesfield, getting sent off at Bracknell and none more so when I asked if he wanted to take Emma Rushton, Tori Eadle, Tracey Thomas and a bus load of “nearly” middle aged randy women to celebrate Emma’s birthday to Butlins in Bognor Regis. He came back traumatised so much so that i couldn’t let him do the return pick up and selfishly took that myself 😊.
Bob was an instant hit with our students. In particular Lewy McKirnan and Ryan Jones as well as the many lads that played for the first team at Diddy and especially our Academy Manager, Harley Giles. The pair would chat for ages putting the world to right and talking about the tv show the chase amongst other shows.
Our thoughts go out to all of his family and friends and everyone at Didcot Town FC.
Bob, your infectious smile and demeanour won’t be forgotten as well as the legacy of stories you have given us.
Sleep well my friend.
Everyone at Procision Oxford and beyond.
Sadly, on Saturday, we lost a true character at Didcot Town FC.
Bob Worth was a huge character at the club and he will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Once again, we would like to send our deepest condolences to his family and friends from everyone at Didcot Town.
We would like to thank everyone from the football family for their well wishes yesterday and today and those that have left flowers at the club.
We would also like to thank Vicky, who is a parent from our youth system, who was there and on hand to help as well as the the physio staff from both Didcot Town and @WillandRovers for their quick response and doing everything they could for Bob.
The quick response from the emergency services.
Bob, you will be missed by everyone at the Loop Meadow Stadium.
RIP
An absolute gent. Someone who was there home and away every week. RIP Bob 🙌🏻🔴⚪️❤️
Sadly, on Saturday, we lost a true character at Didcot Town FC.
Bob Worth was a huge character at the club and he will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Once again, we would like to send our deepest condolences to his family and friends from everyone at Didcot Town.
We would like to thank everyone from the football family for their well wishes yesterday and today and those that have left flowers at the club.
We would also like to thank Vicky, who is a parent from our youth system, who was there and on hand to help as well as the the physio staff from both Didcot Town and @WillandRovers for their quick response and doing everything they could for Bob.
The quick response from the emergency services.
Bob, you will be missed by everyone at the Loop Meadow Stadium.
RIP
🙌🏻🔴⚪️
Didcot Town is mourning the death this evening of a regular supporter of the club.
The supporter died following a medical emergency at our home game with Willand Rovers this afternoon
The thoughts of everyone at Didcot Town are with the family and friends of the supporter and out of respect to them, we wil not announce his name this evening until they have had an opportunity to speak with the relatives and friends.
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GOAAAAAALLLLLLL
Ty Lee bullet header makes it 3!
28' | 🅱🅴🆁 1-3 🅼🅸🅻 | #UTM
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Following the sudden passing of Norman Carnell last week, we had planned to remember him at the game today.
Luke Carnell had done a piece in the programme about his grandad and we wanted to make sure those words were shared.
From Luke:
"This past week has been very tough for us as a family, having taken the phone call from my dad to tell me my grandad (most of whom will know him by the nickname “fossil” and wouldn’t have a clue his real name was Norman) had passed away out of the blue.
With him having phoned me during my drive down to Mousehole Friday evening and the fact he was genuinely gutted he couldn’t make the trip down himself it never crossed my mind to travel back having not played for him as that would have been his wish however hard the afternoon turned out to be for various reasons.
He’s been with me throughout my whole footballing career over around 28 years. Cleaning my boots for 99% of the time and travelling up and down the country alongside my dad with no complaints ever apart from when a club doesn’t have 3 or more mars bars in stock for him to consume during the game!! He really was one of a kind.
I can’t thank everyone associated with the club enough for their support this past week. My team mates who were with me when I took the devastating call, to Jamie and his management staff who have checked on me and my family since as well as fans and people around the club who made the effort to give their best wishes in person and through messages.
The lovely tribute Daz and the social media personnel kindly put out on what would have been his 85th birthday, prompted both former team mates and managers of mine to get in touch with myself and family members to remind us just how special my Grandad was and helped lighten up what has been a dark time for us.
Thanks again and it’s a shame today is off as we were all looking forward to the game with quite a few friends and family due to attend as the club remembered Grandad."
Cheers
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The last word goes to Ty Lee on making his 100th appearance for Milton United today.
Congratulations, Ty.
#UTM
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Sam Barder will make his 250th appearance for the club after being named in the side to face Bemerton Heath Harlequins today.
Sam has scored 25 goals and had 16 assists for the club.
He is the latest player from the current squad to have featured for the side at least 250 times, joining Adam Learoyd, Leigh Bedwell and Luke Carnell.
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TY LEE IS BACK 🤓.
Ever present last season, Ty made 35 appearances in the heart of defence and will be focused to build on last season.
#WelcomeBackTy
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