A warm welcome to Arnall Drive to the players, spectators, and management team of this afternoon’s visitors Tewkesbury Town.

Just 2-days a go the first team lads drew 1-1 with Quedgeley Wanderers on a very wet day at the Drive. The Reserves and A Teams both finished their seasons with 4-0 wins with both teams managing to avoid relegation after difficult seasons.

It is still all go off the field with job adverts and interviews, pitch repairs, and planning applications all currently progressing.

With the season slowly drawing to its conclusion it is time to start planning for next season, which is something myself and the committee are busy working on.

Please come and search me out or contact me through our website if you can help with sponsoring a match, player, or pitch side advertising board, or would just like to help and get involved with the running of the club. We are always looking for more help with match days, pitch works, fundraising or just being part of an active committee.

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Tewkesbury Town FC has been established in its current form for over 40 years and has competed in many leagues throughout Gloucestershire. The club's roots date back to the early 1900s, and its name is etched in various league’s history with numerous titles won.

In 1985, Town reformed and entered a Sunday team into the Evesham league. After experiencing growth and securing numerous League and Cup titles, a Saturday team was created and joined the Cheltenham league in 1995.

Town earned promotions over the years, winning titles along the way. Notably, in the 2005/06 season, we clinched the Division 4 title with an undefeated record and also lifted the Minor Charity Cup.

In 2010, the Veterans Team was formed, and a partnership was established with a youth setup, leading to the creation of Tewkesbury Town Colts FC. The Colts now boast over 400 aspiring footballers aged 5-18, gradually feeding into the Senior teams.

The 2010/11 season saw us secure the Junior Charity Cup.

In the 2012/13 season, the Sunday team made Evesham League history by earning the Team of the Year award and achieving a quadruple, winning the League, both League Cups, and the County Cup. The team celebrated with an open-top bus parade showcasing the trophies.

In 2016/17, we were runners-up at Whaddon Road in the Senior Charity Cup, and in 2017/18, we won the Junior Charity Trophy.

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The 2018/19 season saw us return to Whaddon Road for the Senior Charity Cup, this time emerging victorious.

In 2021/22, we were promoted to the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League for the first time, and in our second season, we lifted the GNSL Div 2 League title, earning promotion to GNSL Division 1.

In the 2023/24 season, we established a Saturday Development (3rd) team in the Cheltenham league, bringing us to a total of four Senior Men's teams and a Veterans team.

2024/25 season was one of the most successful in the club’s history. The 1st team were crowned champions of Gloucestershire Northern Senior League 1 and won promotion to the Gloucestershire County League with a play off win. Also lifting the Reg Davis League cup on the way. The Reserve team finished league runners-up and won promotion. The Development team also gained promotion. The Sunday team won the Evesham Sunday league.

2025/26 sees the 1st team compete in the Gloucestershire County League for the first time in our history. With a new throng of U18s coming to seniors, we have started out a 4th Saturday team to develop them into Senior football

Isaac Parry:

The only person to give himself a nickname. The Paz Dog is a high quality goal keeper who had the clean sheet record in the league last year. Improved drastically last season, when he had some boots that weren’t made in 2010. No doubt he won’t read this as he seemingly doesn’t have a phone. A well known master of disguise…

Jack Spark:

A huge asset to the club since signing at the start of last season from Roman Glass. With previous experience in the Hellenic League, he can play anywhere across the back line and worryingly, in his own head centre midfield. Winner of the Club’s personality of of the year, fluent in Australian but worryingly, very scared of stingray’s.

Nick Hill:

An ever present last year, unless he was banned. A member of the Big 4 at the back and a leader with how he plays on the pitch. Demands the best out of others and isn’t afraid to let them know, usually in a quiet and reserved manner. Never to be allowed near a penalty spot again and for someone of his size, is scared of ghosts…. BOO!! Known for his love of a Carling before games and worryingly has his own water bottle too…

Tony Hosking:

Another member of the Big 4 and only improved as the season progressed. A leader on the pitch and someone who has shown he is only getting better with age. Comfortable in a back 3 or back 4, just not using the right foot or wearing bright pink boots. Has spent the off season teaching his young boy to play pool… we look forward to seeing the results of this when we all have a spare few hours on a Saturday.

Cameron Anderson:

A quiet and understated individual on the pitch, and the same off it, unless Stu gets hold of him. Equally adept at either full back or wing back, his versatility was key throughout the season and will be looking to kick on again this year. Worryingly, gets burnt more than the gaffer when the sun comes out, but makes up for it with his wonderful selection of vape flavours

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Adam Stanley:

Popped up many times last season with vital goals and his attitude and work rate were never in question. His ability to breath without his inhaler, however was, which limited his game time somewhat. Another character within the squad, the most clearcut winner of the Diva of the year and just as likely to two foot a water bottle than an opposition player. Comfortable anywhere on the pitch as long as the ball is absolutely nowhere near his right foot.

Ryan Banfield:

Another young lad who we hope is going to kick on this year. Made telling contributions off the bench but will be hoping to push for a regular starting spot that his talent deserves. One of the quickest players in the squad and if his footballing brain could get half as quick as his feet, he will be a hell of a player. Manager at the new Levi’s store in the outlet, hoping that he sorts the lads out with some new clobber. With our numerous away games down to Bristol this season, will be a good opportunity to pick up the match ball from his penalty in the play off.

Lee Llewelyn:

Appointed club captain when signed last year and sets the standards with how he conducts himself, apart from missing half of last season getting injured playing Sunday football. He has looked like a new signing since returning from pre-season and everyone is looking forward to seeing him back out on the pitch. Very protective of his barnet and eyebrows, but with good reason, average at best when it comes to padel but less said about that the better.

Lorcan Sheehan:

Vice-Captain for the upcoming season, signed last season for his local team on what can only be described as mega money and seemingly only ever got larger with every passing week. A proven leader and certainly a proven winner, his experience and ability to control a game was vital as the business end of last season loomed. One of the funniest blokes on a night out, known for his love of a good film, however, odd that Avatar is his favourite, frequently watches it at weekends to unwind…. apparently

Alex Roder:

Possibly the hardest profile to write as this will go out to the wider public, so must be filtered somewhat. On the positive side, a return of 23 goals was superb last year, however only 7 assists shows just how selfish he can be. Claims he is a centre midfielder when he rarely tracked back beyond the half way line. Inexplicably won the young player of the year award at the age of 23, as apparently I was not allowed to give him most improved. Protected by the powers that be at the club, he knows this and gets away with murder.

Jamie Goodwin:

His goals and assists last season fired us to the league and cup double, to be fair he probably could have stopped in November and still won it. Can play anywhere across the frontline, as long as it isn’t right or left. A nightmare for defenders and no doubt he will be looking to set us up for another successful season. 41 goals in 34 starts and 35 assists to go along with it for good measure means he is free from any sort of ridicule…. Annoyingly

Scott Jordan:

A case of two halves in one season for Scott, a continual run of games brought out the best in him and post Christmas, fully justified his Manager’s player award. Will be looking to perform at the level he has set for this upcoming season and to push Jamie for top scorer. Officially the Tenerife 2025 wrestling champion, although Nick has requested a rematch. Challenge has been thrown down, we wait to see the outcome

Scott Nicholls:

The giraffe, a young CB who played a number of times last season and will be looking to push the old guard this year. Cannot take a throw in if his life depended on it, but produced one of the tidiest finishes of last season away at Dursley, which handed us our only loss, so swings and roundabouts. Was apparently top dog on tour…… although this is still to be verified

Luke Sutherland:

Skunky, or one half of the famous Peppa and George double act. The reserve team captain last year who played his part in our promotion last season. Will have a much more important role this season and not only because he provides the manager a vape whenever he asks. His attitude and work rate is something to be admired and that is just him at 9am in Wetherspoons on a Sunday

Morgan Skidmore:

A new signing for the club last year, joining from Ledbury and instantly made himself a firm favourite with the lads due to his Instagram. Can play anywhere on the left and has looked comfortable during pre-season so far. Absolutely dreading his initiation but a night out with Peppa and George will make him feel more comfortable. Great missus………… so he tells us.

Nathan Galloway:

Another tricky profile to write and to keep it PG. The only lad who has more lives than a cat. His goal return last year shows that the talent is there, whilst he infuriates every single person, he is loved in equal measure. Has the potential to be a match winner on his day, as long as that day isn’t a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, because there is every chance he won’t be there.

Henry McMahon:

Another young lad who played his part at various times last year. A big strong lad with an ass the size that J-lo would be proud of, although both have similar first touches in all fairness. Has impressed throughout pre-season and will be hoping to force his way into the starting XI when he isn’t putting up tents at some campsites around the country.

James Coates:

The manager, he has no badges, certainly no qualifications, just shouts a bit and loves a whiteboard to make it look like he knows what he is saying. Tries to take part in training but often referred to as a session wrecker. Has spent more time in Tewkesbury since joining the club, than the Abbey has been there. Doesn’t know much about the opposition, but knows they will be kitted up and ready to go. Hands down the best padel player in the club though

Stuart Bailey:

The DoF… and the other half of the Peppa and George duo. Often seen driving round Tewkesbury in one of his fancy motors when he isn’t being a huge help on a Saturday. By being a huge help, I mean walking around the pitch, chuntering himself and calling us all useless. Absolutely vital between the hours of 12.00 and 17.00, then very likely to be

MIA until Sunday evening, or at the very least incoherent. Another one who thinks he can play padel, horrendous at that, half about at business though.

Marc Lane:

The lunatic that keeps the asylum relatively on the straight and narrow. The Shark, or crisp packet hands as he is affectionately known is not only the chairman of the club, but also the manager and stand in keeper for the reserves who he led to promotion last season, albeit thanks to the writer of these profiles scoring a hat trick in their most important game of the season. His football ability is without a doubt truly horrendous, as anyone who has seen him play on a Monday night can attest to. Currently out injured due to a rogue cone causing a season ending injury….. hopefully. Loves an Excel spreadsheet more than anything

HENBURY & ROCKLEAZE   1

Buckett

QUEDGELEY WANDERERS  1

Keith

It was certainly a game of two halves weather wise, with the 1st half being played in bright sunshine and the 2nd half in near monsoon condition at Arnall Drive.

The game was a typical end of season affair with neither team having much to play for and Quedgeley looking forward to their league cup semi-final this coming week. Neither keeper had much to do all game with the only real effort in the 1st half being H&R’s goal which came from a tantalising Jack Mills free kick with Jordan Buckett getting a run on his man to nod home and go into the break 1-0.

The 2ns half saw a bit more action and on 51 minutes Stephen Sparrow in the Quedgeley goal saved well from a Matt Harrison effort, but just 2 minutes later Seb Keith struck the ball form 18 yards out right into the corner of the net giving Harry Trett no chance to equalise. On 73 minutes a Fin Jenner effort was well held by Trett but the game petered out in the rain with the sides sharing the points.

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