Corinthian-Casuals have been reinstated into the Alan Turvey Trophy (Ryman League Cup) after their previous opponents, Tooting and Mitcham United have been removed due to fielding an ineligible player.

Corinth lost to the Terrors earlier in the month by 2 goals to 1, however, the league have since removed the Terrors and Casuals take their place.

Casuals will now travel to Sittingbourne for the quarter final tie, set for Tuesday 5th January with a 7.45pm kickoff.

The league fixture originally scheduled for the 5th against Walton Casuals will be put back to a further date.

Corinthian Casuals v Molesey
Saturday 26th  December 2015 1pm
Ryman Division One South

Casuals embark on a run of 8 consecutive games in the league against sides in and around them in the league and on  Boxing Day we host Molesey

Our visitors back in the Ryman League after a few seasons in the Combined Counties have adapted very well back at Step 4 and its certain to be another tight affair.
Back in August a last minute Josh Uzun header gave Casuals all 3 points at Walton Road.

Please join us for some festive cheer and a mince pie.

Please note the game kicks of at 1pm.


Admission for the match is
£8 adults 
£4 Concessions
U16's Free (with accompanying paying adult)
Match day Programme £2

Live match updates are available via the clubs twitter account

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Corinthian Casuals v Dulwich Hamet
Tuesday 22nd December 2015 7.45pm
London Senior Cup Round Two

On what is certain to be an emotional occasion as we play at King Georges Area for the first time since our beloved Club President Jimmy Hill's passing at the weekend Casuals host Dulwich Hamlet in the London Senior Cup.

Our visitors are once again riding high in the Ryman Premier division and continue to maintain their hugely impressive attendance figures of recent seasons.

The two sides last match in Tolworth ended up with a Casuals 1-0 victory thanks to a Jamie Byatt header in October 2012. The visitors went on to win Ryman South that season

If the match is level after 90 mins we go straight to penalties and the winners will host either London Bari or AFC Wimbledon in the Quarter Final.

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Admission for the match is
£8 adults 
£4 Concessions
U16's Free (with accompanying paying adult)
Match day Programme £2

Live match updates are available via the clubs twitter account

Born 22 July 1928 - Died 19 December 2015
By David Harrison - Vice President of Corinthian-Casuals

Jimmy Hill was President of Corinthian-Casuals from 1996 as part of an extraordinary career in the game as player, manager and administrator as well as a pioneer of football broadcasting including 20 years as a pundit on BBC's 'Match of the Day'.

Jimmy was born in Balham in south West London, went to the local primary school, then won a scholarship to Henry Thornton Grammar School where he was known as much for his cornet playing as for football, cricket and athletics. He did two year's National Service as a Corporal in the Royal Army Service Corps then started a job as a clerk in an insurance company in the City before being signed as a professional by Brentford in 1949 . He played 87 games for them before moving on to Fulham for whom he played close to 300 games, including one away to Doncaster in 1958 where he set a club record by scoring five goals. The same year Fulham won promotion to the First Division.

While a player he also qualified as a coach, coaching from 1954 for two years at Oxford University and two more at London University. During the same period he became chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association leading the campaign to have the £20 maximum wage scrapped, which he achieved in 1961 when his Fulham teammate Johnny Haynes became the first and much heralded £100 a week player.

In November 1961, after retiring as a player at 31, Jimmy began a long association with Coventry City. As manager he took them up two divisions, from the Third to the First. As Managing Director then Chairman he never stopped introducing new ideas all part of his "Sky Blue Revolution". He changed the Coventry colours to sky blue and wrote a new club song "The Sky Blue Song", he made their ground at Highfield Road the first all-seater stadium in the country, he introduced pre-match entertainment and took fans to away games in the Sky Blue Train. To encourage more attacking football he promoted three points for a win, tried out first in the Isthmian League and adopted by the Football League in 1981.

Meanwhile in 1967 he had moved into broadcasting, becoming Head of Sport at London Weekend as well as fronting their coverage of the 1970 World Cup, using, at his suggestion, the first panel of football pundits. Then came the move to the BBC where he racked up 600 appearances on 'Match of the Day', an instantly recognisable figure, often caricatured, with his long chin and distinctive beard. Meantime he was an FA Councillor and over the years served on no less than eight F.A. and Football League committees.

Outside football he was a keen horseman and no mean tennis player, a 10 handicap golfer, trustee of the Stable Lads' Association, an energetic fund raiser for charities, lively auctioneer and a Patron of Labrador Rescue.

As President of Corinthian-Casuals he was a strong supporter of the club's determination to remain strictly amateur in the paying world of non-league football. In the match programme celebrating the centenary of the 11 - 3 defeat of Manchester United by our founders the Corinthians he wrote: "It is a special pleasure to find myself as a tiny part of a group of young men, who play purely because of their love of the game but who try no less hard to achieve the standard necessary to hold their own against their part-time but professional opponents". Also, if behaviour wasn't up to the Corinthian mark, Jimmy was always ready to go into the dressing room to say so.
One of the club's most enduring images is of Jimmy with a group from one of our Youth Teams. His words to the boys as the photo was taken: "If you want to be famous you've got to learn how to smile."

Jimmy's son Jamie, from his marriage to his second wife Heather, played a number of games for Corinthian-Casuals' Schools team. Since 1991 Jimmy was married to Bryony who nursed him through Alzheimers, first diagnosed in 2008. She recently published the book "My Gentleman Jim" telling the story of their 40 years together with the moving account of how this icon, so full of life and vigour, was slowly brought down by disease.

It's as a man of extraordinary energy that Jimmy will be most remembered. Desmond Lynam, a fellow broadcaster on Match of the Day, once said: "Jimmy gets more into one day than most people do in three weeks". Once in 1972, when Jimmy was watching Arsenal play Liverpool at Highbury, a linesman pulled a muscle and was unable to continue. FA rules say the game can't be completed without a ref and two linesmen. When the matchday announcer asked if anyone present was qualified and would run the line Jimmy stepped forward. Than night, on Match of the Day he duly commented on the linesman's performance.

Corinthian-Casuals remember Jimmy with much affection and gratitude for the energy he brought to our club affairs. We would particularly like to send warm wishes and support to Bryony at this most difficult time.

David Harrison - Vice Pres

Whitstable Town V Corinthian Casuals 
Saturday 19th December 3pm
Ryman Division One South

Where do they play?
The ‘Belmont Ground’, 
Belmont Road,
Whitstable,
Kent
CT5 1QP

Whats the ground like?
A typical nice Kent ground. Similar to Ramsgate in many aspects.
Great to visit on a warm day as its close to the sea front. 

How much does it cost to get in?
Adults £9
Senior Citizens £5,
Children (12-16) , £2
under 5 years of age admitted free provided they are accompanied by an adult. 

 How do I get there?
For sat nav directions use postcode CT5 4LN.  This will direct to the car park in Grimshill Road.

• Approach East Kent on the M2 from the London direction towards Margate
• Continue to the end of the motorway at Faversham
• Proceed onto the A299 Thanet Way. (signposted “Margate” and “Ramsgate”)
• Continue on the A299 for approx 6 miles (passing Seasalter Marshes on your left)
• Take the Whitstable turn off
• Continue until you reach the Long Reach roundabout. (Long Reach) go straight ahead at this roundabout
• Turn left at the second roundabout (Tesco)
• Descend Millstrood Hill
• After passing the cemetary on your right, turn left into Grimshill Road
• The entrance to the Belmont Ground is on the right. 300 yards along Grimshill Road

How did they do last weekend?
A 4-3 home win over Peacehaven ended a run of 13 straight defeats!

How did we get on there last season?
A 2-1 victory for Casuals back in April
 
Anything else I should know?
Whitstable is world famous for its Oysters

Dont forget if you cant join us, follow all the action on Twitter @corinthiancas

Corinthian Casuals v Walton & Hersham 
Tuesday 15th December 2015 7.45pm
Ryman Division One South

With the historic Trophy run all done and dusted James Bracken and his side now set their sights on the busy and important Christmas period that could define the rest of the season.

On Tuesday evening we host Walton & Hersham who are seeking points to move up the table after an alarming slump in form.

They have a new manager at the helm after Marks Hams took over from the departed Tony Reid at the end of last month.





Admission for the match is
£8 adults 
£4 Concessions
U16's Free (with accompanying paying adult)
Match day Programme £2

Live match updates are available via the clubs twitter account

Corinthian Casuals v Hungerford Town
Saturday 12th December  3pm
FA Trophy 1st Round 
Match Sponsor: Chessington Cars & Couriers 0208 288 8800

In living memory its the clubs biggest match as we host Southern Premier side Hungerford Town.

Although both sidse would have perhaps preferred to draw one of the National League's big guns it wont detract from the achievement of reaching the first round proper of non-leagues showpiece competition.

Our visitors who we have met before back in the 80s when they were in the Isthmian league are enjoying a magnificent season and sit 3rd in the Premier Division. 
On Tuesday they drew 0-0 away to leaders Poole Town and are currently on a 12 match unbeaten run winning 8 of those

As in the last round we urge you once again to bring your friends and families down. The support in the last round replay at home to Grays was first class and make a huge difference to the team.

Admission for the match is
£8 adults 
£4 Concessions
U16's Free (with accompanying paying adult)
Match day Programme £2

Live match updates are available via the clubs twitter account

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Three Bridges V Corinthian Casuals 
Saturday 5th December 3pm
Ryman Divison One South






Where do they play?
THREE BRIDGES FOOTBALL CLUB
Jubilee Walk
Three Bridges Road
Three Bridges
Crawley
RH10 1LQ


Whats the cost?
Adults – £8.00
Concessions – £5.00
5-16 Years – £2.00
Under 5 – Free
 
Programmes are priced at £2.00.



Whats the ground like?
As with a lot of sides who have progressed through the ranks its neat and tidy and well maintained. One of the best clubhouses in the division as well. 


 How do I get there?
From A23 (heading North) / M23 (heading South) come off at Junction 10 and head towards Crawley on the A2011 (Crawley Avenue).
At the roundabout, take the first left heading towards Three Bridges Train Station (Hazelwick Avenue).
Pass Tesco on your left and head straight over the roundabout (second exit).
As you approach the traffic lights, remain in the right hand lane.
After turning right into Haslett Avenue at these lights, move immediately into the right turn late at the next set of lights.
Turn right at these lights onto Three Bridges Road.
Follow the road round to the left, then turn left after 100 yards into Jubilee Walk (directly opposite the Plough Pub).
Follow the road to the end and turn right (still Jubilee Walk) and head straight.
Jubilee Field Stadium is at the far end.

Three Bridges station is a 5 min walk from the ground


 
How did they do last weekend?
A 2-0 loss at Peacehaven & Telscombe which was followed up with Tuesdays 3-0 reversal at home to Herne Bay

 
How did we do last season?
A 2-1 defeat at the end of March. A poor first half saw us 2 down at the break but despite Max Austin's reply in the second period the home side claimed the points.

Dont forget if you cant join us, follow all the action on Twitter @corinthiancas

Corinthian-Casuals have been unveiled as one of the Macron's Performance of the Month winners on Thursday.

The award recognises and reward the Ryman's top divisional performers, and Manager James Bracken can look forward to being presented with glass trophy to mark the accolade at an upcoming home fixture.

Bracken and Casuals have won the award for their giant-killing exploits in the FA Trophy, after the impressive 2-1 win at promotion-chasing Ryman Premier Leiston in the second qualifying round on Saturday 14 November.

Since then, Casuals followed up the impressive victory with another Ryman Premier scalp, defeating Grays Athletic to reach the FA Trophy first round proper for the first time in the club’s history.

Well done James and all of his management staff and team.