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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Thank you for your understanding and support.
NEXT HOME GAME
Saturday Nov 8th KO 15:00 Hellenic Division 1
Mr Chairman
WELCOME
Good Evening everyone, and a very warm welcome back to Stratford Road for what promises to be a special occasion as we host UDA Gloucester Development in the second round of the Wiseman Lighting Cup, our first ever home game under the light.
A particular welcome to our visitors, their players, staff, and travelling supporters. We hope you enjoy your evening with us and the hospitality Alcester Town is known for.
Saturday’s win over Thame United Reserves was a real testament to the character and work ethic within this squad. After a solid week’s preparation, the lads delivered a disciplined, determined performance and fully deserved the three points. It wasn’t a game full of chances, but we managed it well from start to finish, with Will Skelton continuing his fine scoring form and the whole side defending superbly to secure a clean sheet.
The result was another reminder of how far we’ve come as a club, both on and off the pitch. Performances like that are built on hard work, belief, and togetherness - qualities that run right through this group and everyone involved behind the scenes.
Tonight’s cup tie gives us another chance to showcase that spirit under the lights here at Stratford Road. UDA Gloucester will no doubt provide a tough test, but with the confidence from Saturday’s win and the energy from our supporters, there’s every reason to look forward to another strong performance.
I want to take a moment again to thank our volunteers, committee members, sponsors, and supporters for everything you do for the club. Whether it’s preparing the ground, running matchdays, or cheering the boys on, your efforts are what make nights like this possible. Let’s enjoy another great evening of football, get behind the lads, and hopefully celebrate progression in the cup together.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Steve McAdam
Aaron Blackwood
THE GAFFER
Good Evening everyone and welcome back to Stratford Road for what promises to be another exciting occasion under the lights, as we host UDA Gloucester Development in the second round of the Wiseman Lighting Cup.
Firstly, a very warm welcome to our visitors, their management team, and supporters making the trip tonight. We hope you enjoy your evening with us.
Saturday’s win over Thame United Reserves was a really pleasing performance from the lads. We showed great energy from the first whistle, competed brilliantly all over the pitch, and managed the game superbly once we got ourselves in front. It wasn’t a game full of chances, but we displayed the kind of discipline, resilience, and togetherness that’s becoming a real strength within the group. Another goal for Will Skelton, who’s in fine form, capped off a solid team effort.
What pleased me most was our mentality. We’ve spoken a lot about consistency and building momentum, and the lads backed up their words with actions on Saturday. Clean sheets win games, and it was great to see us defend as a unit and show real maturity to see the result out.
Tonight’s cup fixture is another great opportunity to test ourselves. UDA Gloucester will be well-organised and technically good, so we’ll need to maintain our standards, stay focused, and play with the same belief and intensity that’s been evident in recent weeks.
There’s a great buzz around the place at the moment - the support from everyone connected with the club has been fantastic, and it really does make a difference to the players. Let’s create another brilliant atmosphere under the lights and keep pushing together.
Enjoy the game, and as always – 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
The University Degrees Abroad (UDA) Soccer Academy was founded on a simple frustration — that the American collegiate soccer system, while well-intentioned, too often limited genuine player development. Short seasons, oversized squads, and a results-driven approach meant many talented players never reached their potential.
In response, UDA Soccer was created to bridge that gap: a programme combining full-time higher education with professional-level football training. Its philosophy remains clear — to develop the whole person, not just the player — giving student-athletes the structure and standards of a professional environment alongside a meaningful academic pathway.
From the USA to the UK
Having found success across multiple sites in the United States, UDA took its model overseas in 2021, partnering with the University of Gloucestershire to launch the UDA International Football Academy. Based at the university’s Oxstalls Campus, the programme became the first of its kind in England, allowing international student-athletes to study for a recognised degree while training and competing at a professional standard.
The partnership was underpinned by the university’s integrated sports park, complete with FIFA-approved 3G pitches, an indoor arena, and top-level support facilities — matching what you’d expect from a professional club setup.
Coaching and Development
The academy’s football operations are led by UEFA-licensed coaches with professional and academy experience, supported by visiting coaches from across the English leagues. Students also have the opportunity to train alongside Gloucester City’s first-team squad, gaining valuable exposure to the semi-professional and professional game.
Training follows a year-round model focused on technical, tactical, and personal development, with players also competing in BUCS and local leagues to ensure consistent match experience.
Domestic Competition
On the men’s side, UDA Gloucestershire currently compete in the Herefordshire Football League Premier Division. Until this season, they played under the banner of Gloucester City UDA, achieving steady progress since their debut in English competition.
Their league record shows a team growing in confidence and consistency:
2022/23: Finished 13th
2023/24: Finished 6th
2024/25: Finished 8th
Now rebranded as UDA Gloucestershire, they’ve started the 2025/26 season brightly — four games in, three wins and one defeat, sitting 9th in the table but with games in hand on the teams above. It’s a sign of a young, well-drilled side starting to find its identity in a fiercely competitive regional league.
Expanding the Pathway
In 2025, UDA Gloucestershire announced a significant development in its women’s programme, forming a partnership with Cheltenham Town Women Football Club. This made UDA Gloucestershire Women the official development team for Cheltenham Town Women, offering a direct route into the FA Women’s National League. It’s a move that highlights UDA’s continued growth and influence in British football education.
Today and Beyond
Now recognised as one of the UK’s most forward-thinking football education initiatives, UDA Gloucestershire continues to attract ambitious student-athletes from across the world. Their mission remains the same: to blend education and elite sport, giving players the platform to achieve in both fields.
From a concept born out of frustration in the United States to a thriving football academy in
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There’s a new glow over Stratford Road — and it’s not just from the excitement of another big season. After months of hard work, careful planning, and a hefty £100,000 investment, Alcester Town Football Club now has brand-new floodlights shining proudly over the pitch.
The installation marks another huge milestone for the club, following a year of on-pitch success that saw Town earn promotion from Step 7 to Step 6 in the football pyramid — a vital achievement that unlocked the next phase of the club’s development.
Club Chairman Stephen McAdam explained that the idea of floodlights had been bubbling away in the background for a while, but promotion was the key that turned aspiration into action.
“Floodlights were a prerequisite for Step 6 football,” Stephen told the Herald. “Once we achieved promotion, things could finally start moving. It’s another big step forward for the club and part of our ongoing goal to keep improving and pushing up through the non-league ranks — as far as we can possibly go.”
Of course, as with most things in non-league football, it wasn’t as simple as flicking a switch. The club first had to navigate a maze of planning requirements, and even worked with the National Grid to reroute overhead power lines running down the side of the pitch — all before installation could even begin.
“There was a lot of unseen graft behind the scenes,” Stephen said. “Once the groundwork was done, the installation went smoothly, but getting to that stage took a huge amount of time, coordination, and commitment from a lot of people.”
That effort paid off in mid-October when, for the first time, the lights flickered on at Stratford Road. The first test switch-on on 15th October was a proud and emotional moment for everyone connected with the club.
Now, all eyes are on Tuesday 4th November, when Alcester Town will host UDA Gloucester Development in the second round of the Wiseman Lighting Cup — the club’s first official match under the new floodlights.
“It was a special feeling when we pressed that button,” Stephen added. “We’re still running the lights off a generator until the final work with National Grid is completed, but that won’t take the shine off what’s a really big moment for the club.”
The installation of the floodlights doesn’t just meet a league requirement — it symbolises the club’s ambition and steady rise. From dedicated volunteers to loyal supporters, it’s been a collective effort that shows what’s possible when everyone pulls together.
As the nights draw in and the lights go up, Alcester Town steps into a bright new chapter
JUNIOR ROUNDUP
October 2025
On the Pitch
From one extreme to another with the weather!
At the start of the season we were battling rock-hard pitches, and this weekend Storm Amy tried her best to disrupt the junior games.
Despite the wind and rain, the show went onwith 15 Alcester Town teams braving the storm. A few wayward crosses and unexpected ball swerves didn’t stop the fun, as our players showed true determination and spirit.
Another fantastic weekend of children enjoying their grassroots football journey - come rain or shine!
Fundraising
• Just £1 a week
• Pick six numbers between 1 - 59
• Numbers are knocked off each Saturday alongside the National Lottery
• The first to cross off all six wins 50% of the cash pot – with the other 50% going straight back into the club
To enter, please contact Gary Williams on 07766 664289 or alcestertownfootballclub@gmail.com
Finally...
A huge thank you to all our parents, volunteers,
IN FOCUS
This week our spotlight turns to the Alcester Juniors U10'S
For the majority of the team their footballing passage began at four to five years old with Gary Williams in his Sunday Morning development group.
Even at an early age the boys showed great potential thriving off playing, learning and having fun.
At U8 the Alcester Juniors team were formed and I started my coaching journey. We spent the U8 and U9 season in the Ambassador league where we were very successful.
This season at U10 we felt we needed a new challenge to develop the team further so entered into the Mercian league. So far this season our results again have been very fruitful.
This season we have intensified our training concentrating on a far more vigorous style of playing. Quick passing, reactive, and finishing drills have been our focus and a change of shape tacticly but still having fun.
Coaching this team has been one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. Watching the boys grow physically, mentally and emotionally through rain and sun, cold and hot, wins and loses but we always come through smiling.
This season in addition we formed a second
team Alcester Phoenix U10. Although most of these players have previously played in other teams it's a new side playing in the Ambassador league.
The results at the start of the season did not go out way, however the loses were marginal and a few weeks later and the Phoenix team are on a three game win streak.
The team are settling well together making new bonds and friendships, learning the Alcester way of training and we expect them to go from strength to strength.
Neither of the two teams would be possible however without the support from our club, coaches and parents and I thank you all.
Our coaches are incredibly passionate in giving the best environment for our team to develop and my job is so much easier with parents supporting our teams throughout the season through training, match days and sponsorship.
IN MEMORIAM
Dave “Mr Alcester Town” Taylor
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of our beloved former chairman, Dave Taylor, who sadly left us on 22nd October 2020.
Fondly known as “Mr Alcester Town,” Dave was the heartbeat of our club - a man whose passion, dedication, and vision helped shape Alcester Town Football Club into what it is today.
His unwavering commitment to our growth, both on and off the
2025/26 SQUAD
FIXTURE & RESULTS
AUGUST
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Tue Aug 05
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Sat Aug 23
Mon Aug 25
Sat Aug 30
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Sat Sep 20
Sat Sep 27
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Sat Oct 04
Sat Oct 11
Sat Oct 18
Tue Oct 21
Sat Nov 01
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Tue Nov 04
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Sat Nov 15
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Sat Nov 22
Sat Nov 29
Stonehouse Town Wellington
Malmesbury Victoria
Carterton
Thame United Reserves
Bewdley Town
Brimscombe & Thrupp
Woodford United Cheltenham Saracens
Chipping Sodbury Town
Wantage Town
Ludlow Town (Cup)
Cheltenham Saracens (Cup)
Ludlow Town
Chipping Sodbury Town
Clanfield 85
Cradley Town First
Thame United Reserves
DECEMBER
Sat Dec 06
Sat Dec 13
Sat Dec 27
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Sat Jan 03
Sat Jan 10
Sat Jan 17 Sat Jan 24
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Sat Feb 07
Sat Feb 21
Sat Feb 28
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Sat Mar 14
Sat Mar 28
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Sat Apr 18
Carterton
Redditch Borough (Cup)
Redditch Borough
Woodford United Cheltenham Saracens
Shortwood United
Bewdley Town
Clanfield 85
Malmesbury Victoria
Wantage Town
Wellington
Newent Town
Ludlow Town
FC Stratford
Redditch Borough
Shortwood United
UDA Glos Dev.(cup)
Newent Town
Brimscombe & Thrupp
Sutton United (Cup)
Stonehouse Town FC Stratford
Shooting uphill in the first half, Alcester started with real intent, winning their battles and setting the tempo early on.
Their bright start was rewarded when a long throw from skipper Jake Wicketts was only half cleared and headed back into the danger area, where in-form striker Will Skelton rolled his defender and calmly slotted home beneath the Thame keeper to make it 1–0.
Thame responded well in the closing stages of the half, enjoying a spell of pressure, but with difficult conditions underfoot, chances were limited, and Alcester went into the break ahead.
Despite the narrow margin, they looked solid defensively and managed the game expertly to see out a hard-earned 1–0 win.
Alcester now face a quick turnaround as they prepare for their first ever home game under the lights this Tuesday against UDA Gloucester Development in the Wiseman Lighting Cup, looking to build on this strong display and continue their fine form.
Half Time: Alcester Town 1-0 Thame United Res.
Full Time: Alcester Town 1-0
Thame United Res.
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
Pablo Aguade
Benjamin Alfred Bassil Bali
Keaton Bienusa
Nassim Chehmani
Harmandeep Gill
Mikkiel Graham
Jaxson Hundt
Kael Jahn
Jahziah Johnson
Ethan Jones
Samuel Jun
Biaya Kayembe
Patricio Lozano
Alexis Marquez
Elijah McDonald
Luis Mendez
Alan Mindock
Connor Muir
Michael Veasna Patterson
Shane Pierson
safi Raheen
Dylan Reetz
Brayden Rodriguez
Caleb Thomas
Joel Daniel Worley
Kylon Yarbrough