Sad news this week as we hear Wayne Duck has passed away aged just 43.
League chairman
@david_boughton
has made the following statement around this sad story.
Who would like to know when the
@MMKSFL
opening day fixtures are going to be released?
If we can get enough Likes/RT we may even throw in the Challenge Cup First Round draw! 👀
Really pleased to announce we now have a
@MMKSFL
website!
Check out:
Find:
#CharterStandard
Support,
@PodcastSELK
shows,
#FullTime
Links, Club/Player Notice Board and lots more to come!
We’d love to hear what you think and any new ideas for the future!
Whose ready to find out which
@MMKSFL
division they’re in for the 2020/21 season? 👀
Like/RT this post so we can tag clubs in. Full details of the constitution out at 12:00pm today!
#StayInTouch
It’s with deep regret we announce the passing of long serving Committee Member Ted Towner - aged 82.
He loved the game and was a referee, assessor & committee member for M&D and MMKSFL.
Are thoughts are with his family who have asked for no contact, cards or flowers. RIP Ted.
It is with deep regret that we have been informed of the passing Richard Tolley, one of the greatest referee servants to the game over many years
Our condolences go to Richard’s family & friends
There will be a min. silence in all
@MMKSFL
games this Sunday as a mark of respect
As a result of the
@FA
statement today, the
@MMKSFL
season will be paused temporarily as part of the national lockdown.
We appreciate all the effort by clubs to get this season started and will look to continue it as soon as it’s deemed safe to do so.
Our condolences go to the family and friends of Matty Scott who sadly passed away today.
As a long term associate of
@fcEastMalling
are thoughts are with his family at this time.
Which teams want to find out their first round opponents in the Presidents A and B cup draws this week? 👀
Give us a Like/RT and we’ll let you know when and where you can hear the draw first!
#MagicOfTheCup
🏆
So here they are!
Opening fixtures for all sides when the
@MMKSFL
2020/21 season restarts!
Only 28 days to go! 😅
If you can’t wait that long....
@KentSandsUnited
v
#InvictaSunday
is scheduled as a single league match on Good Friday!
Amazing news for
@MMKSFL
from
@KentFA
this afternoon.
We’re extremely proud to have received this award, and would like to thank everyone whose contributed.
We could do it without the amazing support from organisations, clubs, players & league officials!
#MoreThanJustFootball
GRASSROOTS LEAGUE OF THE YEAR 2020
Congratulations to the category winners,
@mmksfl
. From launching a podcast, providing CPD opportunities, communicating with clubs and announcing funding opportunities. The league has gone above and beyond. 👏
Congrats! 🏆
#GrassrootsHeroes
So with the news released today.... who would like cheering up and a chance to listen to the latest cup draws?
Give us a like for
- Consolation Cup?
- Presidents B Cup?
- Presidents A Cup?
Alternatively a like AND a RT we could potentially release all three? 👀
At tonight’s AGM we welcome
@KentSandsUnited
@dittonminorsfc
Leybourne FC &
@snodlandtownfc
to our league. Club secretary of the year, Ian knight from
@White_Horse_FC
sportsmanship trophy to Invicta Sunday who received just two yellow cards in their league fix’s. Well done all.
So here are the opening fixtures for Sun 20th September in
@MMKSFL
#ChallengeCup
draw will be available to listen to tomorrow on
@PodcastSELK
AATL show - hear it there first!
Includes review/predictions for all teams competing in 2020/21
Give us a Like/RT if you’re tuning in!
We’ll also be counting down the days until the season resumes for everyone (30 at present) with lots of good news along the way!
Give us a Like/RT if you’re in!
On Monday we’ll be posting the opening weekend’s fixtures!
We would strongly recommend that League & Cup matches are postponed today due to severe weather conditions.
Please check with the home team before travelling. Clubs need to put players and officials safety first.
With Kent moving to Tier 3 after the lockdown period ends & rising cases in the Maidstone area we see little gain by completing two fixture in 2020.
As a result the
@MMKSFL
have decided to pause ALL fixtures until January 10th 2021.
We hope everyone has a safe Xmas with family
As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, English football has united to postpone all football fixtures this weekend.
This will mean no
@MMKSFL
fixtures. Matches will be rescheduled for a future weekend.
The good news is that
@MMKSFL
fixtures are planned to start back on Sunday, 6 December 2020 - provided restrictions are lifted.
20-Dec is an optional weekend for a fixture - contact the league if you wish to play.
Fixtures will commence on Sunday, 3 January in the new year!
We’re sad to announce the passing of former player, match official, Referee Secretary & League President Mick Filmer.
Mick was a friend to everyone & highly respected within the community.
He will be sorely missed by everyone involved with the league.
The
@MMKSFL
would like to express their condolences to Jay’s family and friends at this sad time.
He will be missed by the local football community.
#MoreThanJustFootball
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT 😢
We are devastated to confirm that one of our Club family Jay Carr sadly passed away on 20th September.
Jay will be sorely missed by all at the club. Thoughts go out to his family and friends. 💙💙💙
Rest easy Jay....
🟦⬜️🟦
There’s lots of enquiries & applications coming in for teams joining the
@MMKSFL
in 2023/24!
If you’re looking for a new challenge, why not join an FA Accredited league that’s been est. over 60 years!
We’d love to have you onboard as we continue to grow!
DM for more info!
We’ve now added our honours page to the new
@MMKSFL
website!
All league, cup, sportsmanship and individual awards from 1962 to the present day!
Check it out:
We are joining up with a local charity service to offer a 90 minute session on mental health. We recognise that we all need some help at times and this session will help you help someone. It’s also free! Contact us for details
#everyonecanhelpsomeone
We caught up with
@fcEastMalling
today to present them with their Premiership Trophy and talked to their current captain.
Find out what he had to say on the
@MMKSFL
podcast as part of
@PodcastSELK
#AATL
show this Wednesday!
@mmksfl
Prem Champions.🏆East Malling FC. ⚽️🥇Some good quality teams in the league this year winning 12 out of 13 so far this season and only conceding 5 goals. Some brilliant football played by us with a great bunch of lads makes it even better!
#UPTHEMALLING
As a league, we’ve made a pledge to support a local charity for
#SLD2020
which will involve any clubs playing league matches on the day!
Listen to the
@PodcastSELK
“All Around the Leagues” tonight to find out how it’s all going to work!
Let us know what you think!
Never a better time to join the Maidstone & Mid Kent Sunday Legaue!
The season is heavily discounted:
• £50 for first teams
• Free for ALL reserve teams
Register for the 2020/21 season online:
Come and join a
@KentFA
#CharterStandard
League!
Happy Easter to all our clubs, players and officials!
@MMKSFL
Secretary
@MaidstoneSteve
took some time out to deliver some Easter cheer to the children’s Riverbank ward at Maidstone Hospital.
Big thanks to
@MTWnhs
for their help in organising.
#MoreThanJustFootball
September & October’s league fixtures are now on full time. We’ve also published the first round of the Challenge cup. Good luck to all our teams in all competitions.
Registration for new/existing teams to play in the Maidstone & Mid Kent League 2020/21 season is now open.
Come and join a
@KentFA
#CharterStandard
League
The season is discounted:
• £50 for all first teams
• Free for all reserve teams
Apply online:
Last week’s voting by clubs and the league committee has concluded.
The 2019/20 Maidstone and Mid Kent Sunday Football League season will be declared void after a majority vote by members.
The Legaue would like to thank everyone who played their part in the season. (1/2)
A lot of hungry players & clubs out there! League fixtures will be released on 1st September at 8am!
Live Challenge Cup 1st round draw will be as part of the Season Preview on
@PodcastSELK
- due to be released Wed 2nd September.
Challenge Cup ties will be played 27th September!
Who would like to know when the
@MMKSFL
opening day fixtures are going to be released?
If we can get enough Likes/RT we may even throw in the Challenge Cup First Round draw! 👀
Can we also remind ALL teams that there should be no organised football activities before Monday, 29 March due to current Covid restrictions.
Please don’t be the minority and spoil it for the majority!
Advice about returning to football will be provided by
@FA
and
@KentFA
Teams are starting to submit details to be added to the
@MMKSFL
website!
The following clubs have been updated:
@White_Horse_FC
@LangleyAFc1
Don’t forget to send us your details If you’d like to be included!
Don’t forget - the League XI are in action with support from
@gullands
raising money
@heartofkenthosp
and
@airambulancekss
in July!
There’s lots of activities on offer on the day for the family at the Gallagher - so make sure you book it in!
More Info:
If you’re coming to this afternoon’s charity match, make sure you meet Elmer Armstrong.
You won’t find him on the trail, he’s the roving Elmer appearing at events across the county town during
@elmermaidstone
.
Due to the England international match on Sunday, 13 June - 2pm kick off.
Clubs can agree to move their morning KO times to 10:30am as long as both teams and match officials are in agreement.
#ItsComingHome
Plans discussed tonight about cup finals & the start of the 2020/21
@MMKSFL
season.
We will be communicating to all clubs soon - as we look to return to football safely.
We recommend all member clubs have a good understanding of the following guidance.
Organised outdoor sport for adults is permitted in all tiers.
There will be updated guidance from
@KentFA
- but fixtures will go ahead from 6th December as planned.
Following the government’s and FA’s recent announcements - the Maidstone & Mid Kent League are suspending all fixtures from today - including all cup finals.
This will remain under review & further updates will follow when possible. Any queries, please contact the league direct.
A massive thanks from everyone at
@MMKSFL
to our current league sponsor!
#ExpressAutoCentre
in Maidstone for MOTs, testing and repairs on cars and commercial vans at great prices!
Tyres, exhausts, brakes, suspension & clutch replacements. You name it - they’ve got it covered!
Have to admit credit where it’s due, our lead presenter, director, editor and sound technician Ian is our inspirational leader. The rest of us just chip in along the way
Thank you to everyone who came along to today’s memorial charity match, raising funds for
@heartofkenthosp
and
@airambulancekss
Thanks also to our friends from
@gullands
for sponsoring the game.
The
@MMKSFL
2020/21 AGM will be held on Thursday, 25 June at 7:30pm.
It will be an online virtual meeting - waiting room will be open at 7:15pm.
Meeting information and documentation has been sent to all Club Secretaries today.
Any questions - please get in touch!
If your club doesn’t want a fixture on Sunday December 22nd then let the league know by Friday November 29th. If you don’t tell us we’ll assume you want a game and are leaving that last minute shopping till Christmas Eve as usual
The League are sad to learn than Graham Sutton, known as Gus to many has sadly passed away over the weekend.
A current & long serving member of
@LNHFC1961
Graham was also a past member of the
@MMKSFL
Committee.
Our thoughts are with friends and family at this time. RIP Graham
@KentFA
@KM_newsroom
at tonight’s AGM we presented our retiring referee secretary Mick Filmer with a token of appreciation. Retirement from referees Duties but our new league president continuing his association with
@mmksfl
that began in 1967 as a goalkeeper. Congrats Mick👏👏👏
Well done to all the
@MMKSFL
clubs who took advantage of the
@KentFA
subsidised
#EmergencyFirstAid
course tonight!
Great to see so many teams involved.
May just save a life one day 💓
We’re here at the Gallagher Stadium – home of
@maidstoneunited
– for this afternoon’s memorial charity football match for Mick and Ted.
Come on down, gates are now open – admission £5 for adults.
Raising funds for
@heartofkenthosp
and
@airambulancekss
.
Don’t forget the
@MMKSFL
AGM is this week and is madetory for all clubs to be represented.
📅 Thu 25th June, 2020
🕢 7:30pm
📍Online (Zoom)
Information has been sent to all club secretaries. Any questions, please send a DM.
A big thanks to all the clubs who made nominations this year!
Santa and the league committee have personally delivered a number of special gifts out to people who may not of had the greatest year - hoping to share a smile and spread a bit of Christmas cheer!
We’re still looking for someone to host the
@PodcastSELK
show for
@MMKSFL
this season! A great opportunity for those interested in supporting local football!
Let us know if you’re interested in working with a
#CharterStandard
League recognised as
@KentFA
League of the Year 2020!
As a result of the sad news last month - there is now a JustGiving page in memory of Wayne Duck raising money for
@airambulancekss
Any donations from players, clubs and officials are appreciated
Sad news this week as we hear Wayne Duck has passed away aged just 43.
League chairman
@david_boughton
has made the following statement around this sad story.