22nd February 2012       Hornets Exit the First Division Cup                    9:08 am
Debenham LC FC played Godmanchester Rovers FC yesterday evening at Maitlands in the quarter final of the Ridgeons League First Division Cup and were narrowly beaten after a courageous, battling performance that equalled that of the league leaders who were made to fight every inch of the way. After a one-in-a-million overhead volley gave the visitors an early lead the game was very even and if anything Debenham shaded the first half but they were undone by a very soft penalty award to the visitors when a forward made minimal light contact with George Johnson but hit the deck as if he’d been hit by a truck. It’s a sad comment on modern football that players “go down” as soon as they feel an opponent and appeal for a foul, maybe referees shouldn’t be quite so gullible! A goal for the Hornets midway through the second half promised much as the home side pressed but a breakaway by the visitors saw their third goal and the scoring was completed when substitute Jack Seccombe scored his first senior goal after a good run at the defence but there was no time left and the game ended in disappointment.
Assistant First Team Manager Jason Pettit said after the game “After a poor performance Saturday we gave a good account of ourselves against a very good Godmanchester team and without conceding a sloppy first goal and a soft pen it could have been a different story. After dominating possession in the first half we struggle to create any real chances in the final third which was disappointing as you need to make the pressure count. Second half we were slow to get out of the blocks and it took us 10 minutes to start to apply the pressure that we had finished the first half with.
Its always a shame to be knocked out of a cup competition especially when the players put so much into it but we have no time to dwell on it as we have another tough fixture away to Halstead Saturday and with the target to finish in the top five at the end of the season we need to start picking up results again but we have a number of difficult fixtures coming up”.
We have a full match report that you can read by clicking here and a gallery of action photos that you can view by clicking here.

19th February 2012               Disappointing Day at Maitlands                  8:04 am
The anticipation and excitement of the re-start of the football at Maitlands yesterday was rather washed away by almost continuous light drizzle that made the pitch heavy and slippery and seemed to suit the visitors who employed a rather robust physical style to upset the Hornets and not allow them to settle to their usual passing game. Fakenham Town FC were not the same team that the Hornets walloped 3-0 at Clipbush Park back in September with two tall and strong centre backs who were certainly not going to take any prisoners and they mastered the conditions rather more than Debenham. Having said all that however this was not a football feast with too many mistakes from both teams and we only glimpsed a couple of portions of good passing football that might have proved good for the home team. We have the usual full match report that you can read by clicking here and there is a gallery of the best bits of the action that you can view by clicking here.

19th February 2012                 Thanks to Our Sponsors                            8:14 am
Saturday’s match at Maitlands against Fakenham Town FC was sponsored by Mr Philip Alden, a local man known to his friends as “Pip”, who owns Hunneypot Cottage, a holiday accommodation that is 15 miles south of Norwich and 8 miles north of Diss. You can contact Pip or his wife Rachel by phoning 01728 860096 or by mobile on 07766 995330 or by email at pip@hunnypotcottage.com The cottage has a website at www.hunnypotcottage.com which is well worth a visit.
The match ball was sponsored by our old friend Mr Peter Gissing, a founder member of the “Summer Wine Gang” and a regular Hornets supporter.
Debenham LC FC thanks our sponsors for their loyal and continuing support and hope that they enjoyed their day as guests of the club despite the weather and the result.

6th July 2011                                  Sponsorship                                         7:50 pm
Fund raising is always a very important topic at any local club and we at Debenham LC FC are no different. Opportunities are now available to sponsor your favourite player and have your name associated with that player in the matchday programme and on the website.  On matchdays you can sponsor a match or the match ball and again have your name and photograph in the programme and on the website. Fees are as follows and I must say represent jolly good value for money in support of a good cause.

Player Sponsorship for 1 season               £30.00

Match Sponsorship per game                   £60.00

Matchball Sponsorship per game              £25.00

Anyone wishing to make use of these offers are invited to call Kevin Snell on  07855 802258 for match or ball sponsorship  or Dan Snell on 07840 246837 for player sponsorship.

29th August 2011                 Sponsorship Opportunities                            7:20 pm
Eight of the first team squad have now been sponsored by supporters of the club and this is your opportunity to have your name associated with your favourite player or manager or committee member - you can sponsor whatever you would like. Just speak to club secretary Dan Snell at a game or phone him  on 07840 246837 and you will have your name on the website and in the matchday programme alongside that of your chosen individual. It’s a great way to contribute to the club and feel involved with the players and management team.

Those players and others who are still available for sponsorship are

Lee Bloom,  Jack Minns, Liam Bevis,, Marc Wake, Jason Pettit, Michael Beaton , Ben Green

And don’t forget the committee members who work hard to keep the club going, they deserve your support so why not sponsor one.

Stephen Anderson, Kevin Snell, Dan Snell, Nigel French, Andy Seaman, Bridget Anderson, Midge Barker, Michelle Barker, Gary French, Jo Garnham, Sue Clarke, Martyn Clarke

You can see who is sponsored by whom  by watching the First Team Player Sponsors page gallery.

18th November 2011    Touchline Sports Online Store Extended Range  7:15 pm
Debenham LC FC’s Online Store at Touchline sports now has an extended range of goods available for you to purchase. Both the Adults and Junior sections have replica Home and Away shirts that you can have emblazoned with the club badge and a name and number on the back of your choice and a club scarf complete with club logo all at very reasonable affordable prices. These items would make wonderful Christmas gifts for your family or loved one or why not just treat yourself! Don’t forget that every item purchased through the online store will generate a cash dividend for the club- all you have to do is click on the Touchline Sports logo and you will be transferred to the online store.

And don’t forget that the Spendandraise Debenham LC FC Webshop is still open and offering lots of bargains and special offers. Click on the Spendandraise logo on the Home Page to be transferred to the webshop where you can navigate to any of the major High Street online stores to make your Internet purchases in the usual way. Again every purchase made though the club webshop will generate a cash dividend for the football club. A big bonus is the return of Amazon to the Webshop and we all know just how how good that online store is. If you do ANY purchasing online and you want to support the Hornets then log on to the club website then  click on the Spendandraise logo and search for the online store of your choice - it’s really easy and helps the club.

17th February 2012                      Adam Moves On                                    7:12 pm

Sad news from Club Secretary Dan Snell who informs us that Adam Rickwood has decided that his future lies elsewhere and he has been de-registered as a Debenham LC FC player to enable him to join another team for a fresh start. Adam (pictured left in action against Long Melford FC back in August 2011) was doing well as the Hornets leading goal scorer until his nasty ingrown toenail forced a prolonged halt to his playing and it was during this period that James Heathcote rejoined the club and we all know what his form is like right now. So we bid a fond farewell to Adam and his Dad Steve who we have gotten used to seeing watching the games and we wish him well at his new club wherever that may be. The club will want to express its thanks to Adam for his efforts and the part that he played in re-constructing the team at the start of the season and again hope that he finds the right club to restart his football career.

18th January 2012                  Camel Racing Evening                                2:31 pm
Debenham LC FC are pleased to announce another in our series of very successful annual events that everyone looks forward to with trembling anticipation. Yes it’s the time for another

to be held at Debenham Leisure Centre on Saturday February 25th 2012 with the first race getting under way at 7:30 pm sharp. There will be Six races with six camels in each race and the usual well organised betting system so you will be able to place your bets on your favourite camel (or rider) and go home with loads of winnings (if you choose the right camel that is!!).
You can sponsor a race or a camel if you so wish and there are prizes to be won for each winning owner.
A Raffle will be held with prizes and all proceeds of the event will go to Debenham LC Football Club.











Last year’s event (pictured above) was a hugely successful evening thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended with some very competitive racing accompanied by very loud support and encouragement of the jockeys, and of course the football club was the biggest winner with a very healthy sum being raised to boost club funds. So if you enjoy an evening of fun and frolics and winning prizes make sure that you see Bridget or contact her on 01728 860204 to get your tickets.

Tickets will cost £7.00 per head to include a Ploughman's Supper.

18th January 2012                    End of Season Dinner                               3:01 pm
Debenham LC FC would like to announce advanced news of the club’s “End of Season Dinner” celebration that will be held at Debenham Leisure Centre on Saturday 28th April 2012. The evening will take the usual format with meal and awards presentation. Further details including tickets will be announced nearer to the date.

22nd February 2012           Thanks Again to Our Sponsors                      9:22 am







appreciation to our sponsors for their continuing and very generous help and support. It really does make a big difference to the running of the club and helps to cement ties to the local community.

Yesterday’s match was sponsored by Mr Peter Catchpole, a long term friend and supporter of the club who was accompanied to the game by his associates Mr Mo Mallett and Mr Chris Mallett. The group are pictured (left) anticipating the start of the game. The match ball was sponsored by local painter and decorator Mr Paul Legge, another long term friend and supporter of the Hornets.
As ever Debenham LC FC would like to express its thanks and        

22nd February 2012    Councillor Eddie Allcock Enjoys the Game          9:36 am

Debenham LC FC was pleased to welcome Councillor Eddie Allcock (pictured right) to watch yesterday’s match. Eddie sits on Suffolk County Council and was instrumental in allocating the grant that secured the goal nets in our club colours earlier in the season. Eddie has been unable to attend a game until now but said that he was pleased to be able to help the club and was looking forward to watching the game. A good game but the wrong result, we all hope that Eddie enjoyed his evening with us.

22nd February 2012        Change of Venue for the Under 18s                   9:45 am
Arrangements for Debenham LC FC Under 18s team’s match against Bungay Town that was scheduled to be played at Maitlands tomorrow, Thursday 23rd February 2012, have been changed so that the match will now be played at The Maltings Pavillion in Bungay. Debenham LC FC decided to forfeit home advantage for this game in order to preserve the improved state of the pitch at Maitlands where the Suffolk FA Senior Cup Semi Final Tie is being played on Saturday 25th February.

22nd February 2012           Liam Smith Out for the Season                     10:09 am
Liam Smith watched last night’s match at Maitlands and said that although his damaged knee was feeling somewhat better he now has an appointment to see a physiotherapist and a date for an MRI scan to be performed at Ipswich Hospital. He feels sure that he will need to undergo an operation so will miss the remaining games of this season. We all wish Liam well and a speedy recovery from whatever the doctors do to him and hope that he’s fit and rairing to go next August.

23rd February 2012                  Big Match at Maitlands                            7:52 am









watch the first team in action then a trip to Maitlands will probably prove very enjoyable. A number of club committee members will be attending to ensure that the afternoon runs smoothly and we all hope that the afternoon is a success with the best team winning through to the final.

Maitlands Football Ground at Debenham Leisure Centre is hosting a prestigious game this Saturday when we entertain Grundisburgh FC and Whitton United FC who will be contesting a semi final tie of the Suffolk FA Senior Cup. A larger than usual crowd is expected to watch what will probably be an exciting match between two teams who are no strangers to the hallowed turf at Portman Road where the final is to be played. Kick off is at 2:15 pm so if you can’t get to Halstead to  

22nd February 2012             Hornets Travel to Halstead                           8:04 am
Debenham LC FC first team travel to Rosemary Lane on Saturday to take on Halstead Town FC in a Ridgeons League First Division Match, kick off at 3:00 pm. We have no team news, except that the unfortunate Liam Smith will be out for the remainder of the season as he awaits treatment on his knee but the team will be eager to get back to winning ways after two consecutive home defeats and and exit of the First Division Knock Out Cup on Tuesday. The signs were good though against Godmanchester as the team played very well without too much reward and a repeat of that kind of form should bring something back on Saturday. Keep watching the website for more news and the half time and full time scores will; be on Facebook and Twitter on Saturday.