ALCESTER TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
Club Officials
Chairman Steve McAdam 07392 846290 srmcadam@sky.com
Finance Director & Vice Chairman
Ian Chester 07881 508522 ianchesteri@btinternet.com
Fundraising Officer
Gary Williams 07766 664289 garywilliams1@talktalk.net
Head of Junior Football & Child Welfare Officer
Simon McAdam 07565 526035 simonjmcadam@sky.com
Adult Club Secretary Phil Tattersall 07703 020499 tatsphil58webheath@gmail.com
Junior Club Secretary
Marcia Cox 07968 387831 marciaccox22@gmail.com
Marketing & Communications Officer
Dan Archer 07903 418411 dan_archer@hotmail.co.uk
Facilities & Groundcare Manager
Paul Dipple 07800 966956 dipple09@hotmail.com
Football Development Officer
Aaron Blackwood 07581 729008 a.blackwood@perfect-personnel.com
Life President
Jim Kenyon 07711 240732 jim.kenyon@jakwater.co.uk
Manager Aaron Blackwood
Ast. Manager Tony Round
Head Coach Ryan Faulkner
Coach Colin Tomlinson
Coach Ryan Dipple
Physio
Georgia Armond
Equipment Manager David Kilgallen
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NEXT HOME GAME
Saturday Oct 11th
KO:15:00 Hellenic Division 1
Mr Chairman
WELCOME
Good afternoon everyone, and a very warm welcome back to Stratford Road for today’s Hellenic League fixture. A special welcome once again to the players, staff, and supporters of Ludlow Town FC. We’re pleased to host you for the second time in a week and hope you enjoy your return visit.
Last weekend’s (UHL) Challenge Cup tie certainly lived up to expectations. It was an entertaining and hard-fought contest, ending 2–2 after 90 minutes before going to penalties, unfortunately, it wasn’t to be our day as we came up just short in the shootout. Credit to both sides for contributing to a great game of football, and while the result didn’t go our way, the performance showed once again the quality and resilience in this group of players.
That same spirit was on display again on Tuesday night when we travelled to Cheltenham Saracens in the first round of the Wisemans Floodlit Cup. The lads bounced back in the best possible way with a 3–2 win under the lights, a great result away from home and another step forward. Today we return to league action and once again face a tough test against a Ludlow side who we now know well. We’ll be looking to build on Tuesday’s win and carry that momentum forward here at home. Your support can make all the difference, and I know the players feel the benefit of that lift from the sidelines.
Off the pitch, the club continues to make progress behind the scenes. Our focus remains on ensuring that Alcester Town has the infrastructure and facilities to match our ambitions on the field. Whether it’s through improving our matchday experience, upgrading facilities, or planning for the future, we remain committed to building something sustainable and lasting here at Stratford Road.
As always, a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, committee members, sponsors, supporters, and everyone who gives their time and energy to help this club thrive. You are the lifeblood of Alcester Town and it’s fantastic to see the ground full of passion and positivity once again.
Let’s get behind the lads today and create the kind of atmosphere that makes Stratford Road a place to be proud of.
Steve McAdam
Aaron Blackwood
THE GAFFER
Good afternoon and welcome back to Stratford Road!
It’s great to be back home once again as we return to Hellenic League action and welcome Ludlow Town for what’s shaping up to be another fiercely contested fixture. A warm welcome to their players, staff, and travelling supporters and we trust you enjoy your visit with us today and have a safe journey back.
We faced Ludlow just last weekend in the (UHL) Challenge Cup and, as expected, it was a tightly fought game. After a 2–2 draw in normal time, it unfortunately wasn’t our day in the penalty shootout. Credit to the lads though - the performance over the 90 minutes showed the kind of character and commitment we’re building in this group, and I know we’ll be better for that experience. That response came quickly on Tuesday night, when we travelled to Cheltenham Saracens in the Wisemans Floodlit Cup and came away with a hard-earned 3–2 win. It was a competitive tie under the lights and another chance to test the depth and resilience in the squad, again, the lads stepped up and delivered. That result gives us another platform to build from as we now turn our focus firmly back to the league.
Today’s game is an opportunity.. not just to bounce back from last weekend’s result, but to continue our development and momentum in the league. We know what Ludlow are about now, and we’ll need to be right at it from the first whistle if we want to take all three points.
As always, your support here at Stratford Road makes a real difference. You’ve been with us through a tough early-season schedule, and the backing we’ve had, home and away has been top drawer. Let’s keep that energy going as we look to make this place a real fortress. Enjoy the game, get behind the boys, and let’s keep moving forward.
Up The Romans!
CLUB HISTORY
The History of Alcester Town Football Club has its roots in the Town's History and its Schools. Alcester Old Boys Football Club was formed after the First World War by pupils of Alcester Grammar School.
Shortly after this, in 1927, the Club became Alcester Juniors and joined the Stratford League becoming Champions of the first Division in their first season. The team played on a pitch by the Spittle Brook and later at the bottom of Bleachfield Street by the river, on what was known locally as the 'Soccer Beds.'
Sometime later in the 1950's the Club became Alcester Town Football Club, sharing their Stratford Road Ground with a Sunday side - 'The Black Horse'. They won a number of Cups, with their finest result being the 1-0 defeat of Alvechurch in the Birmingham Cup.
Alcester Town's most successful years came at the tail end of the 80's and the start of the 90's. In 1989/90 Alcester finished runner-up in the Midland Combination Division Two, this meant promotion to Midland Combination Division One.
The following season, 1990/91, Alcester went on to finish champions of the Midland Combination Division One and secured a place in the Midland Combination Premier for the very first time in Alcester Town's history. Alcester managed two seasons in the Midlands Leagues top division, in the first year finishing a respectable 13th from 21 sides competing. Second season Alcester finished rock bottom of a league hosting twenty sides.
Unfortunately the success of Alcester Town led to its downfall. Despite attempts to move to a new ground the Club were not able to improve their Stratford Road facilities. They needed to build a new covered stand to house 200 people to remain in the Midland Combination and so in 1993, due to lack of funds for the improvements the Club folded. However, one bright moment for Alcester Town was the success of Paul West who was transferred to Port Vale Football Club for £8,000 in January 1991. As part of the deal, Alcester Town hosted Port Vale Football Club in a friendly ahead of the 1991/92 season. Alcester were captained by Colin Saunders, whilst Port Vale had Neil Aspin, Martin Foyle and Trevor Wood in their squad to name just a few.
Was it just a coincidence that at the same time that Alcester Town was disbanded, Alcester Athletic competed successfully in the Mid Warwickshire, Central Warwickshire, Evesham Ambassador and Mercian Junior Festival Leagues and created sides form Under 6's to Under 16's. In September 2007, Alcester Town formed a new adult side playing in the Stratford Alliance - Cutler Division. In their 1st season they finished 4th in the league and got to their 1st Cup Final. So Football is well and truly back on the map in Alcester. In June 2008, Alcester Town merged with Alcester 2000 to create one of the largest youth organisations in the area. With twenty teams from under 6's to Adults and Veterans and girls and boys teams and over 200 members. The club have won several trophies over the last twelve years, including league championships, many Cup successes together with league sportsmanship awards.
The 2012/13 season saw Alcester Town once again join the Midland Combination Leagues, finishing 5th in the Midland Combination Division Two. The 2014/15 season saw a restructure of the Midlands League's and the then Midland Combination Division Two changed to Division Three. Despite leading the race for the title for much of the season, a late collapse saw Alcester finish 3rd.
Promotion to the Midland Football League Division to 2 was finally secured in 2019 and the team remained in the MFL until 2024-25 season where a sideways move to the Hereford Premier League was made. The team went unbeaten in the league throughout the 24-25 season earning promotion to Step 6.
Club History
THE VISITORS
Ludlow Football Club has a long history, originally being founded in 1890.
We have many teams within the club ranging from: Juniors – u8's-u16's – Various Herefordshire Leagues Ladies – Adults - Midwest Counties Womens League Reserves – Adults – Herefordshire Premier League First Team – Adults – Hellenic League Division One
The First team, after a break from football was reset in 2017 where they competed in the West Midlands Football League Division Two. Ludlow struggled in the first two seasons before having a successful third season being in the runners up spot before Covid hit and put a stop to Football.
Ludlow moved leagues in 2020, entering the Salop Leisure League Premier Division (Shropshire) who gained NLS Feeder League status. Ludlow's first season started well as they were in second place before football was again cut short due to Covid.
Once football restarted the next two seasons saw a 4th & 2nd place finish. It was however in the 2023/24 season that saw all the hard work pay off and Ludlow to go onto win the league with 87 points losing only once.
Ludlow applied to be promoted into Step 6 Football and after getting accepted they were
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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
There’s plenty to be excited about off the pitch at Alcester Town FC as we take another big step forward in the journey of ‘The Romans’.
Thanks to funding secured from the Football Foundation, along with the incredible effort of our players, supporters, and local community through fundraising, we’re now in a position to deliver two major projects that will shape the future of the club:
• A brand-new clubhouse
• Floodlights at the ground
The new clubhouse will give us modern facilities for players, staff, and supporters, but more than that, it will become a proper community hub - a place where football, friends, and families come together.
And with the addition of floodlights, we’ll be able to host evening matches and training, opening up more opportunities for everyone involved with the club.
Work is already underway, and we’ll be keeping you posted every step of the way. At the moment, the plan is to have a couple of “soft launches” for the new clubhouse and an opening ceremony to follow! Please keep an eye on social media for these events.
None of this would have been possible without the support of the Football Foundation and, most importantly, you - our supporters, volunteers, and local community. Every fundraiser, raffle ticket, and donation has helped us get to this stage, and we can’t thank you enough.
These improvements are not just about bricks, mortar, and lights; they’re about giving Alcester Town FC a brighter future.
We can’t wait to see The Romans march on
JUNIOR ROUNDUP
September 2025
The Alcester Town Juniors continue to go from strength to strength, both on and off the pitch, with another month full of football, fun, and community spirit.
On the Pitch
It’s been a busy weekend for many of our junior teams, with first-round cup fixtures now under their belt. Some fantastic results have seen several teams progress into the next round— well done to all involved!
Our junior section competes across four different leagues:
• Ambassador Evesham Football League
• Mercian Junior Football League
• Central Warwickshire Girls Football League
• Central Warwickshire Youth Football League (two teams competing on Sundays)
This keeps our club secretary very busy navigating fixtures for 26 teams!
However all the credit must go to our volunteer ground care team, who dedicate countless hours to keeping the pitches in top condition for both children and adults. Football at Alcester Town wouldn’t be possible without your hard work.
Fundraising
Our fundraising committee met last week to plan the next few months. With Christmas fast approaching, we’ve got plenty of exciting events lined up—so keep an eye on our social media pages for details.
Off the Pitch
What many people don’t see is the number of older youth players who give up their free time to volunteer around the club, from helping with ground maintenance to supporting the development of younger teams.
A few special thanks this week:
• Zac Tominski – for his help with line marking and encouraging the development squad on Sunday mornings.
• Aidan Dipple – for manning the entrance gate on Saturdays and stepping in to referee when he isn’t playing.
• Jorja and Lizzie – for running the kitchen at
IN FOCUS
This week our spotlight turns to the Alcester Town Girls Under 13’s, a side that has recently formed of the back of watching the Lionesses success in 2022 & 2025 and has seen a much needed influx of girls wanting to start their footballing journey here at Alcester Town.
The team formed just 3 years ago starting life Under Onside Coaching and played in the Central Warwickshire league, playing 7 aside. The team struggled in those early weeks and months for both numbers and results as they played against some established teams. At the end of the first season the team transitioned away from Onside and moved fully under the Alcester Town name becoming the first girls team to fully represent Alcester Town.
The team are Managed by Adam Tominski and currently play in the Mercian Junior Football League Girls Division 2. The team are showing huge progress in such a short space of time as we transitioned from 7 aside to 9 aside last year and grew the squad to a healthy 15/16 players. Throughout last season the team grew in confidence and performances as the season progressed which saw the team finish midtable winning 8 of their 21 league matches.
The start of the current season saw another change as we moved to 11 aside, staying in the Mercian Junior Football League Division 2. The team have been showing fantastic
development over the past few months and its great to see the hard work in training now starting to show into matches. We had been focusing on getting the ball down and looking to increase our passing as a team throughout last season and continue to do so. The start of this season has seen a real focus on positional play in training both defensively and offensive in getting the girls to understand where they need to be to help support team mates and why. We have focused on the attacking third with wingers attacking the back post from either side and midfielders coming to support play and pick up the loose balls on the edge of the box.
This development was brilliant to see last Saturday as the girls recorded the first win of the season with a comprehensive 5-0 home win ( 3 different scorers) and really showed the development and learning that they have been doing over the last two years. We currently sit 5th with 1 Win, 1 Draw and 1 Defeat. The challenge for the girls this season is to be as competitive as possible in every game and look to secure a top 3 finish this season.
But as every coach will tell you, it’s not just about the scoreline. What’s most pleasing is the camaraderie within the squad. The players have built strong bonds, and it’s clear they enjoy playing together, wearing the Alcester badge with pride.
TRISTAN ROBERTS
This season we’re giving supporters the chance to know the lads behind the shirts a little better. From dressing room banter to favourite meals and footballing heroes, it’s time to shine a spotlight on one of Alcester Town’s first-team regulars.
This week, we catch up with Tristan Roberts.
Football Questions
Q. How did you first get into football?
A. Had an interest in football through my dad as most people do.
Q. Who was your footballing idol growing up?
A. Being an ex goalkeeper, my idol was always the current West Ham keeper - mainly remember Rob Green being my favourite.
Q. Best player you’ve ever played with?
A. Ryan Dipple
Q. Toughest opponent you’ve faced?
A. Player wise- played against Mark Bellingham on a Sunday was still a joke.
Q. Favourite position you’ve played in?
A. Centre Back
Q. Best goal you’ve ever scored (or seen)?
A. Personal, last minute winner against Worcester United last season - seen Chris Dyson score some worldly free kicks.
Q. Most memorable moment in an Alcester Town shirt so far?
A. Winning the league, got to be.
Q. If you could play at any stadium in the world, which would it be?
A. Think everyone dreams of playing at Wembley.
Q. Which teammate is the biggest joker in the dressing room?
A. Az Xavier
Q. Who’s the most serious before a game?
A. Would say I’m probably up there, Wicko probably edges it.
Off the Pitch
Q. What’s your day job outside football?
A. Service advisor
Q. Favourite food?
A. Love a curry
Q. One song that gets you pumped before a game?
A. Starburster by Fontaines DC
Q. TV series or film you can watch on repeat?
A. Gavin and Stacey or Stepbrothers
Q. Dream holiday destination?
A. New Zealand
Q. Hidden talent most people don’t know about?
A. I'm not too bad at football.
Q. If you weren’t a footballer, what sport would you play?
A. MMA/Boxing
Q. Who would play you in a film about your life?
A. Brad Pitt
Q. First car you owned?
A. Peugeot 206
Q. If you could invite three people (dead or alive) to dinner, who would they be?
A. Will Ferrell , Ricky Gervais, Kevin bridges - Be a right laugh
Full Name: Tristan Carl Roberts
Age: 26
Position: CB
Joined Alcester Town: 2023 (Scored on debut )
Previous Clubs: Redditch Borough, Feckenham
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FIXTURE & RESULTS
Sat Aug 02
Tue Aug 05
Sat Aug 09
Sat Aug 16
Sat Aug 23
Mon Aug 25
Sat Aug 30
SEPTEMBER
Tue Sep 02
Sat Sep 06
Sat Sep 13
Sat Sep 20
Sat Sep 27
Tue Sep 30
OCTOBER
Sat Oct 04
Sat Oct 18
Tue Oct 21
Sat Oct 25
NOVEMBER
Sat Nov 08
Sat Nov 15
Sat Nov 22
Sat Nov 29
Stonehouse Town
Victoria
Thame United Reserves
Bewdley Town
Brimscombe & Thrupp
Woodford United
Cheltenham Saracens
Chipping Sodbury Town
Wantage Town
Ludlow Town (Cup)
Cheltenham Saracens (Cup)
Ludlow Town
Clanfield 85
Cradley Town First
Shortwood United
Newent Town
Brimscombe & Thrupp
Stonehouse Town FC Stratford
DECEMBER
Sat Dec 06
Sat Dec 27
JANUARY
Sat Jan 03
Sat Jan 10
Sat Jan 17
Sat Jan 24
Sat Jan 31
FEBRUARY
Sat Feb 07
Sat Feb 21
Sat Feb 28
MARCH
Sat Mar 14
Sat Mar 21
Sat Mar 28
APRIL
Mon Apr 06
Sat Apr 11
Sat Apr 18
Carterton Redditch Borough
Woodford United
Cheltenham Saracens
Ludlow Town
Bewdley Town
Thame United Reserves
Clanfield 85
Malmesbury Victoria
Wantage Town
Newent Town
Wellington
Chipping Sodbury Town
FC Stratford
Redditch Borough
Shortwood United
MATCH REPORT
A dramatic cup tie between Alcester Town and Ludlow Town ended in a 2–2 draw, with Ludlow edging the penalty shootout 3–2 to progress to the next round.
The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut opportunities in the final third. However, it was Alcester who found the breakthrough on the half-hour mark. After some excellent build-up play down the right involving George Davis and Adam Bourn, the ball found its way to Louis Jones, who unleashed a thunderous 25-yard strike into the top right corner to give the hosts the lead.
Half-time: Alcester Town 1–0 Ludlow Town
Despite the advantage and the slope in their favour for the second half, Alcester made a sluggish start after the break. Ludlow took full advantage, launching a swift counter-attack from box to box to draw level early in the half.
Moments later, a speculative ball over the top caused confusion in the Alcester backline. A miscommunication allowed a Ludlow attacker to nip in and slot home, turning the game on its head and giving the visitors a 2–1 lead in a matter of minutes.
In response, Alcester introduced fresh legs up front in a bid to salvage the game, and the changes began to shift the momentum. As the clock ticked down, the hosts pushed forward with renewed urgency.
Their persistence was rewarded in the dying moments when a pinpoint cross from the left was met at the back post by an unlikely source - Tristan Roberts, who rose highest to head home and make it 2–2, sending the tie to penalties.
With both sides converting and missing from the spot, it was Ludlow who ultimately held their nerve, winning the shootout 3–2 after five penalties each.
Full-time: Alcester Town 2–2 Ludlow Town (Ludlow win 3–2 on penalties)
A spirited performance from both sides in a thrilling encounter, but it’s Ludlow who advance — just.
SQUADS
Jack Atkinson
Adam Bourn
Josh Bowen
Luke Brown
Aaron Bunn
Ashley Bunn
Jack Cole
Cameron Crook
Kian Davies
George Davis
Harrison Dodd
Billy Eric Duggins
Luke Dugmore
Christopher Dyson
Henry Gibson
Samuel Hart
Woody Hawkett
William Haycock
Dan Jarvis
Louis Jones
James Lev
Connor McCarthy
Daniel Murphy
Jack Nicholls
Liam O'Donnell
Joe Reynolds
Arran Richmond
Drew Ricketts
Tristan Roberts
William Robert Skelton
Kyle Stenson
Jake Wicketts
Daniel Williams
Luke Wyatt
Aaron Xavier
Ryan Young
Jack Beaumont
Josh Bull
Ryan Clarke
Charlie Clent
Keanu Ryan Cooper
Jack Davies
Connor Davies-Austin
Aaron Dovey
Kieran Dovey
Jack Dwyer
Thomas Dwyer
Charlie Edwards
Sean Evans
Calum Gibbons
Louis George Griffiths
James Hammond
Ian Havard
Harry Hurst
Harry Jones
Ryan Lewis
Cameron Ashton Dennis Marsh
Jack Marston
Morgan Millard
Harley Morris
Jordan Morris
Woody Norman
Thomas Poyner
Jamie Richards
Liam Taylor
Regan Tonkinson
Zach Venables
Ellis Wear
Reece Williams
Zac Williams