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Totton's league glory makes up for Wembley pain
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TRIUMPHANT Totton skipper Jamie Austen was all smiles as he finally shed his nearly man' tag.
After becoming the first player in Totton's history to pick up the Sydenhams Premier championship trophy, the 25-year-old Colden Common lad said league glory had "more than made up" for the disappointment of missing out on the FA Vase at Wembley last May.
"When I left Winchester City two years ago I had other clubs to go to, but Totton's ambition from day one has been to win the title and get out of the Wessex League and, as far as I know, we've achieved that now," he said.
"Two months ago the players were told by the club that we couldn't go up, but then it all changed and we were told yes' we could and, fair play to everyone at the club, they've worked their socks off to get the ground ready for promotion."
Full story in today's Daily Echo
6:00am Monday 14th April 2008
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CommentPosted by: CalmoreStag, Totton on 9:15am Mon 14 Apr 08
It was a great day on saturday, its great to see the club finally moving up the leagues. With a town the size of Totton which has grown and grown over the years we should be able attract bigger crowds as time goes on and therefore produce a decent sustainable non league club. I am of the opinion that this club has greater potential than perhaps many people outside Totton realise. Well done AFC Totton!!!
It was a great day on saturday, its great to see the club finally moving up the leagues. With a town the size of Totton which has grown and grown over the years we should be able attract bigger crowds as time goes on and therefore produce a decent sustainable non league club. I am of the opinion that this club has greater potential than perhaps many people outside Totton realise. Well done AFC Totton!!!
Posted by: wessex follower, Soton on 11:01am Mon 14 Apr 08
Always said that Totton has the potential to be as big if not bigger than Eastleigh.They must be looking over there shoulders now.
Always said that Totton has the potential to be as big if not bigger than Eastleigh.They must be looking over there shoulders now.
Posted by: Totton fan, Calmore on 11:06am Mon 14 Apr 08
What a unbelievable 2 to 3 years there is something special going on here.
Again the Football team has put the town on the map.
What a unbelievable 2 to 3 years there is something special going on here.
Again the Football team has put the town on the map.
Posted by: Big D, waterside on 11:10am Mon 14 Apr 08
I was their saturday and i was at Wembley last season and to say the club has achieved is an understatement.
Will be back next season for the Southern league and who knows what the future holds.
Totton should be proud of its Football club.
I was their saturday and i was at Wembley last season and to say the club has achieved is an understatement.
Will be back next season for the Southern league and who knows what the future holds.
Totton should be proud of its Football club.
Posted by: Tusker, sholing on 11:21am Mon 14 Apr 08
Well done AFC Totton what another great season and i agree with the other comments.
Onwards and upwards.
Well done AFC Totton what another great season and i agree with the other comments.
Onwards and upwards.
Posted by: Osama Bin Laden, A Cave far far away on 11:27am Mon 14 Apr 08
Totton should move to St marys now so a proper team can play there
Totton should move to St marys now so a proper team can play there
Posted by: Strippergram, Orange rooms on 11:41am Mon 14 Apr 08
Good skills.
Top boys ,top club, OHHHHHHHH YESSS
Good skills.
Top boys ,top club, OHHHHHHHH YESSS
Posted by: JULIE, hedge end on 11:47am Mon 14 Apr 08
Well Done Boys,see you Saturday.
Well Done Boys,see you Saturday.
Posted by: US Spitfire, USA on 3:03pm Mon 14 Apr 08
Congratulations to everyone at Totton. Good luck in the Southern League next season. As Win City, Gosport, Andover & Thatcham have found out recently, it's a BIG step up from the Wessex, but it's a great opport6unity for the players and fans to enjoy a higher quality of football.
Congratulations to everyone at Totton. Good luck in the Southern League next season. As Win City, Gosport, Andover & Thatcham have found out recently, it's a BIG step up from the Wessex, but it's a great opport6unity for the players and fans to enjoy a higher quality of football.
Posted by: Non league follower, Bracknell on 4:59pm Mon 14 Apr 08
Watched them this week and they have a good Manager, i think they could be a surprise.
Might have a little flutter on them.
Watched them this week and they have a good Manager, i think they could be a surprise.
Might have a little flutter on them.
Posted by: Totton player, Testwood park on 5:10pm Mon 14 Apr 08
Your correct Bracknell weve got the best Gaffer in this league and above.
Hes our focus and thats a massive strength.
He knows the game and is obvious of the step up but thats his job.
There will be no surprises because we will be told how things will be.
Your correct Bracknell weve got the best Gaffer in this league and above.
Hes our focus and thats a massive strength.
He knows the game and is obvious of the step up but thats his job.
There will be no surprises because we will be told how things will be.
Posted by: franers, hedge end on 5:14pm Mon 14 Apr 08
Well done all at AFC Totton, especially the players!
What an amazing couple of seasons, making club history 2years on the trot.
So proud of you all, especially Number 11!
I know how hard you all work to get where you are, so you deserve it xxx
Well done all at AFC Totton, especially the players!
What an amazing couple of seasons, making club history 2years on the trot.
So proud of you all, especially Number 11!
I know how hard you all work to get where you are, so you deserve it xxx
Posted by: Tottonite on 5:48pm Mon 14 Apr 08
Well done the Stags. You gave us a great day out at Wembley last year and now promotion. Something for the old town to be proud of.
Brings back memories of the heady days of the Hampshire League triumphs!
Hopefully the crowds will increase now, especially as that shower over the River are producing such tripe week in, week out.
Well done the Stags. You gave us a great day out at Wembley last year and now promotion. Something for the old town to be proud of.
Brings back memories of the heady days of the Hampshire League triumphs!
Hopefully the crowds will increase now, especially as that shower over the River are producing such tripe week in, week out.
Posted by: Totton fan, Southern League on 7:52pm Mon 14 Apr 08
How can going to Wembley in front of 27 thousand be a PAIN?
Unreal season considering ,when Winchester [and spending Malones fortunes] were at their best they never came back after the Vase final like Totton have done.
Takes real winners and massive character to bounce back again.Sometimes you get the recognition you deserve but in this case i think it should be SHOUTED FROM THE ROOFTOPS 'WELL DONE AFC TOTTON'.
How can going to Wembley in front of 27 thousand be a PAIN?
Unreal season considering ,when Winchester were at their best they never came back after the Vase final like Totton have done.
Takes real winners and massive character to bounce back again.Sometimes you get the recognition you deserve but in this case i think it should be SHOUTED FROM THE ROOFTOPS 'WELL DONE AFC TOTTON'.
Posted by: pugwash, southampton on 10:10pm Mon 14 Apr 08
BARFOOT FOR ENGLAND!
Posted by: marchwoodstags, marchwood on 8:16am Tue 15 Apr 08
Fabio Capello should come down and watch gosney. This would be the end of england problem on the left
Fabio Capello should come down and watch gosney. This would be the end of england problem on the left
Posted by: yarpie, Testwood Park on 11:41am Tue 15 Apr 08
Thanks also to Wendy Gee & team at the Echo for superb coverage of the Wessex League this season!
..the wonder, the wonder of Stu (and New)!
Thanks also to Wendy Gee & team at the Echo for superb coverage of the Wessex League this season!
..the wonder, the wonder of Stu (and New)!
Posted by: BIG BOY on 9:12pm Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Tottonite[/bold] wrote:
Well done the Stags. You gave us a great day out at Wembley last year and now promotion. Something for the old town to be proud of.
Brings back memories of the heady days of the Hampshire League triumphs!
Hopefully the crowds will increase now, especially as that shower over the River are producing such tripe week in, week out.[/quote] What team do you mean
Tottonite wrote:
Well done the Stags. You gave us a great day out at Wembley last year and now promotion. Something for the old town to be proud of.
Brings back memories of the heady days of the Hampshire League triumphs!
Hopefully the crowds will increase now, especially as that shower over the River are producing such tripe week in, week out.
What team do you mean
Posted by: The Deer Hunter on 5:42pm Wed 30 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Tottonite[/bold] wrote:
Well done the Stags. You gave us a great day out at Wembley last year and now promotion. Something for the old town to be proud of. Brings back memories of the heady days of the Hampshire League triumphs! Hopefully the crowds will increase now, especially as that shower over the River are producing such tripe week in, week out.[/quote] Why would the crowds increase and what "shower over the river" are you talking about?
Tottonite wrote:
Well done the Stags. You gave us a great day out at Wembley last year and now promotion. Something for the old town to be proud of. Brings back memories of the heady days of the Hampshire League triumphs! Hopefully the crowds will increase now, especially as that shower over the River are producing such tripe week in, week out.
Why would the crowds increase and what "shower over the river" are you talking about?
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