WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION 2006*2007

(County Association - Worcestershire)

Year of Formation - 1978

CHAIRMAN - GEOFF EDWARDS > 187 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Wores. DY102SJ (H) 01562-755957 (M) 07733-624893 (F) 01562-755957

SECRETARY AS ABOVE
MATCH SECRETARY - MARK SYMONS > 2 Beaulieu Close, Kidderminster, Wores. DY11 5EE > (H) 01562-751889 (B) 07831-072858 (M) 07834-716682 (F) 01562-861646

Emergency Phone Contact on Match Days - 01299-403338

Ground Address: Stourport Swifts F C, Walshes Meadow, Harold Davies Drive, Stourport on Severn.Tel: 01299-825188

Colours: Shirts: Blue; Shorts: Blue; Stockings: Blue.

Alternative Colours:Shirts: Yellow; Shorts: Yellow; Stockings: Yellow.

GROUND DIRECTIONS:From Kidderminster follow signs for Stourport on Severn (A451).On entering the outskirts of Stourport, follow one-way system to Town Centre. At Junction in Town Centre, turn left down Bridge Street and over River Bridge. Take first left after bridge into Leisure Centre.Ground is at back of Leisure Centre.

All Blue

HISTORY Prior to joining the West Midlands League BEWDLEY TOWN F.C. won a number of league titles and cups in local football, including the Kidderminster Senior Cup & also won the Worcestershire Junior Cup in 2003-04 and again in 2004-05

The Meadow Men

(County Association - Shropshire)

Year of Formation - 2001

CHAIRMAN - ERIC JAMES EAGLES 62 Queensway Drive, Bridgnorth, Shrops. WV164JF (H) 01746-767293 (BH)1952-280319 (M) 07812-810050

SECRETARY - NICK CLARKE 26 Greenfields Road, Bridgnorth, Shrops. WV164JR (H) 01746-762747

MATCH SECRETARY -ERIC EAGLES 62 Queensway Drive, Bri~gnorth, Shrops. WV16 4JF (H) 01746-767293 (B) 01952-280319 (M) 07812 810050
ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO MATCH SECRETARY
Emergency Phone Contact on Match Days ­

Ground Address: Crown Meadow, Innage Lane, Bridgnorth. Tel: 01746-762747

Colours: Shirts: Blue; Shorts: Blue; Stockings: Blue. Alternative Colours: Shirts: White; Shorts: Blue; Stockings: White.

GROUND DIRECTIONS: Follow signs for Shrewsbury A458 over River Bridge on bypass. At next island turn right (Town Centre). At "T" Junction turn right, first left into Victoria Road, at crossroads of Woodberry Down Pub on left, turn right. Follow road and Club is on the right after 100 metres.

HISTORY Bridgnorth Town joined the Worcestershire Combination in 1938, but only managed one season of play before the league disbanded due to World War II. Records are unclear as to where they played after the war, but in 1968 they rejoined the league, now called the Midland Football Combination. They were runners-up in 1976/77 and 1980/81 and champions in 1979/80 and 1982/83, their second title enabling them to step up to the Southern League, where they played for over a decade but rarely finished above mid-table. In 1995/96 they finished bottom and were relegated to the Midland Football Alliance. Again, they were generally a mid-table team until 2004/05 when they finished bottom and returned to the Midland Combination after more than 20 years. However, after just one season in the Combination, a re-organisation of the Step 6 leagues in the region saw them moved into the West Midlands Regional League.

WEBSITE

CONTACT AMANDA WEBSTER 01384 351698

Wassell Grove Lane Hagley, Stourbridge West Midlands, WORCS, DY9 9JW

HISTORY > The club was founded in 1955 under the name Oldswinford F.C., and it was under this name that they first joined the West Midlands League in 1975. In 1993 they changed their name to Brierley Hill Town, and under this name they were founder members of the Midland Alliance in 1994. Unfortunately their first season in that league saw them finish bottom, having won just three times all season, and they returned to the West Midlands League, where they remain to this day. In 2001, financial difficulties led to them merging with West Hagley F.C. of the Midland Combination to form Brierley and Hagley F.C., initially ground-sharing with Halesowen Harriers F.C.

WEBSITE

CONTACT Tony Haverfield 01885 483655

Delahay Meadow Stourport Rd Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4NT PH: 01885 483974

DIRECTIONS A trip to Bromyard means a journey out to this pleasant Herefordshire town and Delahay Meadow. The ground itself is just outside the town on the main Stourport/Kidderminster Road (the B4203). The entrance is through the iron gates adjacent to O'Malleys Irish Restaurant.

HISTORY Established in 1893 and joined the West Midlands Regional League in 1995. In the 2001-02 season, they reached the 2nd round of the FA Vase. For the 2006-07 season, they are members of the West Midlands Regional League Premier Division.

CONTACT Peter Lewis 0121 5804620

Queen Street Bilston WestMidlands WV14 7EX PH: 01902 491498 > Bustleholme share the ground of Bilston Town. In April 2006 the BBC reported that the ground had been vandalised over 120 times in six years.

DIRECTIONS Another team that shares a ground - this time First Division side Bilston. From M6 Jct 10, take A454 to Wolverhampton, then pick up A563 to Bilston. Turn left at second roundabout( you can see orange perimeter fence of the ground at the roundabout if you look to your right) Left at mini roundabout by the Ambulance Station, under the by-pass bridge. First left into Queen Street, ground is 500 yards on the left. Additional Information: Floodlights Social Club on Ground

HISTORY Although the club was originally set up in 1975, an adult team was not fielded until 1993. In 1996 the club joined the West Midlands (Regional) League Division One South. In their first season in the League they were runners-up and were promoted to Premier Division, where they remain to this day.

(County Association - Birmingham)
Year of Formation - 1974
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CHAIRMAN - ASHLEY FORREST 35 Crescent Avenue, Brierley Hill, West Mids. DY5 3QJ (H) 01384-359043
SECRETARY - JOHN LEWIS Hillcrest Lodge, Hillcrest Avenue, Brierley Hill, West Mids. DY5 3QJ (H) 01384-349413 (M) 07737-099385

Ground Address: Hillcrest Avenue, Brierley Hill, West Mids. DY5 3QH Tel: 01384-826420
Colours: Shirts: Green/Black Stripes; Shorts: Black; Stockings: Green. Alternative Colours: Shirts: Yellow/Navy; Shorts: Navy; Stockings; Navy.
GROUND DIRECTIONS: The Ground is situated in Brierley Hill, just off A461. It can be approached from Stourbridge off the Ring Road to Amblecote, turning right at third set of traffic lights or from Dudley passing through Brierley Hill Town centre.

HISTORY Dudley Employees Sports and Social Club was founded in June 1979 from the ashes of the Marsh and Baxter works team which had competed for many years in local works leagues before the parent company folded. In 1985 the new club joined the Midland Combination, initially in Division Two. Despite only finishing ninth in the league, they were placed in Division One for the following season, and were promoted to the Premier Division in 1997, even though they had only finished seventh. In 1999 Sports finished rock bottom and were relegated back to Divison One, but bounced back in 2003. In 2006 the step 5 leagues in the West Midlands area underwent some re-organisation and Sports were moved into the West Midlands Regional League. The only FA knock-out competition in which the club has competed was the 2003/04 FA Vase, but unfortunately their first qualifying round match saw them defeated 8-0 by Oldbury United. The club also operates teams in other sports, including darts, bowls and even pigeon racing.

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From Sports' Website > Dudley Employees Sports + Social Club was founded in June 1979 from the demise of The Marsh + Baxter's Company. Over 20 years on people still refer to our club as "The Old Marsh's Club". The football section of our club is very strong boasting 3 teams. Our first team plays in the West Midland Premier League. Our Sunday section play in the Kidderminster and District Premier League and our youth team play in the Midland Floodlit League. Other sporting sections in our club include Bowls, Darts, Runners and Pigeon Flyers, all of who have played a prominent part in our success story over the years. With our excellent grounds and facilities here at High Ercal we hope the our success will Continue for many years to come. Before entering the Midland Combination the club played in the Birmingham Works as Marsh + Baxter's for many years. In the final year they were league champions and winners of the Bass Cup, Prudential Cup and the Paddy Mason Shield. The club started life in the Midland Combination in Division Two, moving to division one 3 years later. They are twice winners of the Presidents cup in 1989/90 and 2002/3 also winners of the Worcester Junior Cup 1998. Whilst receiving one of the lottery grants in 1995, they were one of the first to have floodlights. However as the league has progressed the need for upgrade was necessary and the club have just spent £38,000 on new floodlights and are now looking to start work soon on upgrading the changing facilities.

CONTACT Vice Chairman/Treasurer > Mr Stephen Austin, Telephone 01384-394040

War Memorial Athletic Ground, High St, Amblecote, Stourbridge, WestMidlands WV10 6NE PH: 01384 394040

DIRECTIONS For the next couple of years DUDLEY TOWN will be sharing with Alliance neighbours Stourbridge. Head out toward Stourbridge on the Kingswinford-Stourbridge Road (A491) Ground is on right at end of Amblecote High Street, opposite turning for hospital.

HISTORY Dudley Town FC was founded in 1893, and in 1898 incorporated another club from the town, Dudley St Johns, moving onto the latter's ground at Shavers End and entering the Birmingham League. After World War I the club was dormant for a number of years, but in 1928 it was re-formed and entered the Cradley Heath and District League, before moving on to the Worcestershire Combination. In 1932 the club moved into the Sports Ground, which had been built as part of a project to provide work for the large number of unemployed men in the borough in the inter-war years. Over 16,000 people attended the opening match at what was to remain the Robins' home for fifty years. In the early 1930s Dudley dominated the Worcestershire Combination and soon moved up to the more prestigious Birmingham League, unfortunately the club could not bear the increased financial strain and folded shortly before World War II. After the war the club was resurrected and progressed via the Birmingham Combination to rejoin the Birmingham League, which in 1962 was re-named the West Midlands Regional League. This was the heyday of the club, with a number of successful League campaigns, leading to admission to the Southern League, as well as a memorable run to the first round of the FA Cup, where they were drawn against York City and held them to a draw at The Sports Ground before losing 4-1 in a replay. There was also substantial re-development of the ground during this period, including the installation of floodlights which were switched on by local hero Billy Wright. Reportedly Wolves even turned down a prestigious close season tour to allow Billy to perform the ceremony. Unfortunately, shortly after the club won promotion to the Southern League Premier Division in 1984, the collapse of mine workings under the adjacent cricket ground saw their stadium closed down and condemned, forcing the club to ground share with a number of different local clubs. In 1988 the club moved to a new permanent home at the Round Oak Stadium in Brierley Hill, where they celebrated a successful centenary year, however by 1996 the costs of the ground were spiralling. The club officially moved out in 1996, to a groundshare arrangement at the home of Halesowen Town, with plans to sell Round Oak. However, the proposed sale dragged on, and in 1997, facing increasing financial difficulties, the club was forced to resign its place in the Southern League and close down. In late 1997, club president Nevil Jeynes reformed the club and they were accepted into the West Midlands (Regional) League, exactly 100 years after they had first joined its predecessor, the Birmingham League. After two years ground sharing with local rivals Gornal Athletic, the decision was taken to leave the borough of Dudley and play at The Beeches, home of Tividale. However, after a four year exile, Town returned to the borough in 2003, having signed a deal to play for the next five years at The War Memorial Ground, Amblecote, Stourbridge. Nonetheless, the club still plans to eventually return to a ground in the heart of Dudley itself, and hopes to challenge for an eventual return to the Southern League.

WEBSITE

(County Association - Shropshire)

Year of Formation - 1969

CHAIRMAN - DAVID COLES

34 Cambria Avenue, Ellesmere, Shrops. SY120BA

(H) 01691-624273 (B) 0:1600-716216 (M) 07817-811092

SECRETARY - JOHN EDGE

21 Hillcrest, Ellesmere, Shrops. SY120LJ

(H) 01691-623587' (B) 01743-466838 (M) 07947-864357

MATCH SECRETARY AS ABOVE

Emergency Phone Contact on Match Days - 07952-581770

Ground Address: .

Beech Grove, Ellesmere, Shrops. Tel:

Colours:

Shirts: Sky Blue Shorts: Navy Blue Stockings: Navy Blue. Alternative Colours:

Shirts: Yellow Shorts: Navy Blue Stockings: Yellow.

GROUND DIRECTIONS: Follow A5 to Whittington and then take A495 to Ellesmere. On approaching Ellesmere, turn left into Housing Estate opposite Lakelands School. At crossroads, turn left and after 100 yards turn right down Lane to Beech Grove Playing Fields

HISTORY Ellesmere Rangers F.C. were founded in 1969 & although it had its roots in the works team of a local railway factory which had existed since the 1940s.Since the arrival of ex-League of Wales manager Geoff Graham in 2000, the club have enjoyed four successive promotions which have taken them from the Shropshire County League First Division to the West Midlands Regional League Premier Division. They have also appeared in seven cup finals and won four of them.After clinching the West Midlands League Division One title in 2005/06, extensive work was carried out at the Beech Grove ground to ensure it met the criteria required for promotion to the Premier Division, and Rangers' place in the top flight was confirmed in August 2006.

Mick Fullard 01902 624644

GOODRICH SPORTS GRND STAFFORD ROAD FORDHOUSES WestMidlands WV111ND

TURN ONTO M54 OFF M6 NORTHBOUND AND LEAVE AT JUNCTION 2. TURN LEFT ONTO A449 TO WOLVERHAMPTON. GO TO 2ND SET OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND TURN RIGHT INTO SLIP ROAD. ENTRANCE TO SPORTS GROUND IS 50 YARDS ON THE LEFT

HISTORY Goodrich F.C. are based in Wolverhampton & joined the West Midlands Regional League Division One North in 1997, having emerged from local works football. Since 2003 they have played in the West Midlands Regional League Premier Division. The current Goodrich club has links to Aero Lucas FC, who played in the West Midland (Regional) League between 1983 and 1989, and fielded a second team who played in the Wolverhampton Works League. When the first team dropped out of the West Midlands League in 1989, the second team took over, re-forming the club in 1995 as Lucas Flight Controls. In 2001 the club changed its name to Lucas Sports (Wolverhampton) before settling on Goodrich FC in 2003.

Having originally joined the West Midlands League in 1997, in their first season as Goodrich FC, the club finished third in Division One (North) and were beaten finalists in the League Cup, before winning the title to gain promotion into the Premier Division the following season.

During the course of the 2004/05 season, Goodrich ground-shared with local rivals Wednesfield F.C. whilst improvements were carried out to get their own ground and facilities up to the required Premier Division standard.

After completion of the work, the club returned to the Goodrich Sports Ground for the 2005/06 campaign under new joint managers Martin Hughes and Steve Woodcock, who replaced Dean Parkes, who resigned after ten years in charge.

GORNAL ATHLETIC F.C. (County Association - Birmingham)

Year of Formation - 1945

SECRETARY - ROGER BAGGOTT 39 Westminster Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Mids. DY8 5EF (H) 01384-838272 (B) 01299-251189 (M) 07739-227475
(F) 01384-838272 E-Mail:rogerbaggott@aol.com

MATCH SCRETARY - KEVIN WILLIAMS Garden Walk Stadium, Garden Walk, Lower Gornal, Dudley. DY3 2NR (H) 01384-358398 (M) 07762-585149

Emergency Phone Contact on Match Days

Ground Address: Garden Walk Stadium, Garden Walk, Lower Gornal, Dudley. Tel: 01384-358398

Colours: Shirts: BluelWhite; Shorts: BluelWhite; Stockings: BluelWhite.

Alternative Colours: Shirts: Yellow/Blue; Shorts: BluelYellow; Stockings: BluelYeliow.

GROUND DIRECTIONS: From Dudley, take A459 to Sedgley, past the Fire Station. Turn left at the Green Dragon Public House, on the B4175 (Jews Lane). Follow the road until you come to the Old Bull's Head Pub, turn left into Redhall Road. Take the second left to Garden Walk. From Wolverhampton, use A449 past Wombourne. Turn left at Himley House lights. (B4176) Over next set of major traffic lights at Bull Street. Second left into Central Drive. Left into Bank Road. Follow road round to the Ground.

Unlike many non-league teams, The Peacocks own their own stadium, although they do have to rent the social club and changing rooms.

At present the club hopes to sell the Garden Walk site and move to a new purpose-built stadium. This project has been dubbed "Project Duncan Edwards", after one of Dudley's most famous sons. Garden Walk Stadium Lower Gornal Dudley WestMidlands DY3 2NH PH: 01384 358398

From Dudley take A459 to Sedgley past the Burton Road Hospital, left at Green Dragon on B4175, follow road until you come to the Old Bulls Head, turn left into Rednall Road, 2nd left to Garden Walk.

HISTORY Prior to joining the West Midlands League they won a number of league titles and cups in local football, including the Kidderminster Senior Cup.

Gornal Athletic were formed in 1919, the successor to an earlier club in the district, Gornal Wood Excelsior. Prior to 1972 they were known as Lower Gornal Athletic. They joined the Worcestershire Combination in 1951, then moved to the West Midlands Regional League in 1962, where they remain to this day. In 1993/94 they were runners-up in Division One, earning promotion to the Premier Division where they spent nine seasons.

After relegation in 2003 they bounced back at the first attempt, claiming the Division One title and a return to the League's top flight.

The highest transfer fee the club has ever received was in 1965 when George Andrews and Gary Bell went to Cardiff City in a deal worth £2,100. Andrews later played for Walsall and scored the winner in a famous giant-killing of Newcastle in the 1974/75 FA Cup.

CONTACT Mike Clueit 01531 633182

GROUND New Street Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2EL PH: 01531 631 463

Black /White Shirts, All Black Shorts/Socks

DIRECTIONS Leave the M50 at Junction 2 and take the A417 to Ledbury. At first island take the first exit and then at second island take the fourth exit. The ground is 100 yards on the right.

HISTORY Ledbury Town F.C. are based in Ledbury, Herefordshire, & were established in 1893. In the 2004-05 season, they reached the 4th round of the FA Vase. Unusually for a club at this level, they have a player in their squad with over 25 international caps, in the form of Latvian Alex Volosanovs.Ledbury Town joined the West Midlands Regional League in 1974. Four years later, despite only finishing fifth, they were promoted to the Premier Division ahead of higher placed teams due to the quality of the facilities at their New Street ground. After finishing second from bottom in 1983, they dropped out of the league and played only local football for the next 8 years.

In 1991 they joined the Midland Combination, initially in Division One, but the following season they finished bottom and dropped into Division Two, where they remained until 1999 when they decided to switch leagues and return to the West Midlands Regional League, initially in Division One (South). In 2001, despite having one point deducted due to an irregularity, they finished as champions and were promoted to the Premier Division, where they remain to this day.

A high point in the club's history came in November 2003 when they played Manchester United in a benefit game for a local family who had lost several relatives in a motorway crash. A strong United side ran out 4-2 victors at New Street.

(County Association - Shropshire)

Year of Formation - 1876

CHAIRMAN - MARK EVANS
2 Sandpits Road, Ludlow, Shrops. SY8 1 HF (H) 01584-875792 (M) 07989-700977
SECRETARY - MARK SIVETER
18 Dodmore Lane, Ludlow, Shrops. SY82NT (H) 01584-876488 (M) 07815-412477

MATCH SECRETARY - ROBERT JONES 8 Maple Close, Ludlow, Shrops. SY8 2PT (H) 01584-878247

Ground Address:
The Coors Stadium, Bromfield Road, Ludlow. Tel: 01584-876000

Colours:
Shirts: Red; Shorts: Black; Stockings: Black. Alternative Colours:
Shirts: Yellow; Shorts: Blue; Stockings: Yellow.

GROUND DIRECTIONS:
Situated on the northern outskirts of Ludlow, just off A49 Shrewsbury/Hereford Road. From West Midlands and South follow signs A49 Shrewsbury until you reach the northern end of Ludlow bypass. Exit A49 onto B4361 sign posted Ludlow. Continue on for approx. 500 yards. Entrance to ground is on right hand side approx. 100 yards atter entering 30 mph speed limit.

HISTORY Ludlow Town F.C. based in Ludlow, Shropshire, & were established in 1890, joining the West Midlands Regional League Division Two in 1978.

Ludlow Town was founded in 1890 and played on council grounds around the town until 1981 when they acquired their own facilities at The Riddings Park.

The club played in the South Shropshire, North Herefordshire, Kidderminster and Shropshire County Leagues until 1978 when their success in local football was rewarded with election to the West Midland (Regional) League Division Two. In their debut season they won the title to clinch promotion to Division One.

The club was mainly a mid-table side until 1990/91 when they finished as runners-up in Division One to Cradley Town, unfortunately they were denied promotion as their ground did not come up to the required standard. After ground improvements were made, the club was elected into the newly formed Premier Division in 1994 and during their first season at that level also reached the Premier League Cup Final and won the Shropshire County Cup and the Presteigne Otway Cup.

In 1995 Town merged with local rivals Ludlow Colts, as the town was proving unable to sustain two clubs. In 2000 Les Bristow took over as manager and led the club to the championship of the Premier Division, dominating the division with just one loss all season and 100 goals scored. This saw the club promoted to the Midland Alliance, where they spent four seasons before succumbing to relegation in 2005. During this time they also re-located to their new ground, The SBS Stadium.

CONTACT John Woodhouse 01384 633976

Sports Ground Stourbridge Road, Lye, West Midlands DY9 7DD PH: 01384 422672

Take the Pedmore Road past Merry Hill and continue across two sets of traffic lights and a roundabout. Turn right at second set of lights (Zafran restaurant is on the right) into Stourbridge Road. Ground is on left after approximately 400 yards.

HISTORY Nicknamed The Flyers, Lye Town F.C. are based in suburban Lye, West Midlands & were established in 1930. In the 1995-96 season, they reached the 4th round of the FA Vase. In recent years they have shared The Sports Ground with Brierley & Hagley A.F.C., but their tenants hope to shortly move out to their own ground.

The club was founded in 1930, initially as Lye and Wollescote FC, changing their name a year later. They were a dominant force in the Worcestershire Combination in the years before World War II, winning the title once and finishing second on two other occasions. When football resumed after the war, they stepped up to the Birmingham and District League, which was renamed the West Midlands Regional League in 1962. They were founder members of the league's Premier Division in 1965 and have remained in the division now for forty years. In five seasons between 1976/77 and 1980/81 they were runners-up four times, and finally clinched the title in 1998, although they were not promoted to a higher league.

CONTACT WILLIAM SHAW 01543 374815

GROUND The Bush Walsall Road Pelsall, Walsall West Midlands WS3 4BP PH: 01922 692748 The Bush Ground takes its name from the Old Bush pub which is next to it. It has a stand behind one goal which came from the ground of the defunct Telford-based club GKN Sankey FC, and seats which came from Molineux, home of Wolves.

COLOURS black and red striped shirts, white shorts and black socks.

DIRECTIONS Take the Walsall Ring Road to the Arboreteum roundabout. Follow signs for Lichfield (A34). At top of hill bear left. At second set of traffic lights turn left onto the B4154 signposted Pelsall. Go over railway bridge to Old Bush Public House. Ground is on right signposted Pelsall Cricket Club.

HISTORY > Pelsall Villa F.C. are based in the village of Pelsall, near Walsall, West Midlands & are nicknamed The Villains. They spent a number of years prior to 1982 playing in the Staffordshire County League.

1982/83 - Joined West Midlands (Regional) League Division Two

1983/84 - Promoted to Division One

1989/90 - Missed runner-up spot on goal difference, promoted to Premier Division

1994/95 - West Midlands (Regional) League Champions

1995/96 - West Midlands (Regional) League runner-up

1996/97 - Joined Midland Alliance

2004/05 - Rejoined West Midlands (Regional) League

WEBSITE

CONTACT Cindy Wakenshaw tel: 07905443259

Butler Sports Centre, Bowens Field, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5AP PH: 01939 233 287

COLOURS Blue &/or Red & White like the good ol' Arsenal!

DIRECTIONS > From the A5 Shrewsbury bypass take the A49 heading towards Whitchurch go through the villages of Hadnall & Preston Brockhurst and then take a left turn at crossroads onto the B5063 sign posted Wem. At next junction turn right under railway bridge on to the B5476 into Mill Street. Next junction by Church turn right into High Street, take the 2nd exit left into New Street and take next left by the Hawkestone Arms Public House into Pyms Road then 2nd left into Bowens Field ground 100yds straight ahead.

HISTORY > Shawbury United F.C, based in Shawbury, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, established in 1992. & are members of the West Midlands Regional League Premier Division. Shawbury United are one of the newer clubs in the West Midlands region, having been formed in 1992. They started out playing in the Shrewsbury and Shropshire Alliance Division Two. They swiftly progressed up the divisions, winning a number of local cups along the way, and in 1999/2000 the club were rewarded with admission to the West Midlands Regional League, initially in Division One North. In 2000/01 they were promoted to the Premier Division, where they reamin to this day, with a best finish of third place in 2004/05.

WEBSITE

(County Association - Shropshire) Year of Formation - 1964

SECRETARY - DEREK GROUCOTT 4 Idsall Crescent, Shifnal, Shrops. TF11 8ES (H) q1952-402255 (F) 01952-402255

MATCH SECRETARY- RON FINNEY 54 Applebrook, Shifnal, Shrops. TF11 9PZ (H) 01952-419596 (B) 01952-607300 (M) 07867-922219

Emergency Phone COntact on Match Days - 01952-460326

Ground > Phoenix Park, Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shrops. Tel: 01952-463667

Colours: Shirts: RecllWhite Stripes; Shorts: Black; Stockings: Red. Alternative Colours: Shirts: Sky BluelWhite Stripes; Shorts: Sky Blue; Stockings: Sky Blue

GROUND DIRECTIONS: From M54 Junction 3, take A41 towards Newport and Whitchurch. Take first left, signposted Shifnal. As you enter Shifnal, take first turning on right signposted Football Stadium. Ground is approximately 500 yards on left, just past Idsall School. If Travelling along A464 Wolverhampton to Shifnal Road, then on entering Shifnal just under Railway Bridge and before Traffic Lights, turn right and sharp right again along Aston Street (Barclays Bank on your right) Continue along this road until sharp right hand bend with junction on your left, take this left and then sharp right along Coppice Green Lane. Ground is approximately 500 yards on left just past Idsall School.

HISTORY Shifnal Town F.C. are based in Shifnal, Shropshire, reaching the 4th round of the FA Vase three times in their history. They are now playing in the West Midlands Regional League Premier Division having moved from the Midland Football Combination in 2006.

Although other clubs with similar names had played in the town since Victorian times, the modern incarnation of Shifnal Town FC was founded in 1964 as St Andrews Youth Club FC, based at Idsall School and initially playing in the Wellington and District League. They soon changed their name to Shifnal Juniors and in 1968 were promoted to Division Two, which they won at the first attempt and then successfully applied to join the Shropshire County Football League. In 1972 the club changed its name once again to Shifnal Town and in 1976 the team won the County League title and were elected to the West Midlands Regional League.

In 1979 Town, by now playing at Admirals Park, won promotion to the Premier Division. They went on to win consecutive Premier Division Championships in 1980/81 and 1981/82, with promotion to the Southern League only being denied due to a lack of floodlights.

In 1985 the club saw their lease on Admirals Park terminated and were forced to resign from the league and return to the County league, playing once again at Idsall School. Nonetheless, the club was able to purchase the land to build a new ground, Phoenix Park. At the same time, success in the County league saw them able to step up to the Midland Football Combination in 1993/94, with a successful first season enabling them to become founder members of the new Midland Football Alliance. Their best season at this level was their first, after which their performances declined until they finished bottom in 1997/98, and only avoided relegation as no clubs from the Alliance's feeder leagues were eligible for promotion.

The club finally succumbed to relegation in 2002/03 and spent three seasons back in the Midland Combination before a re-organisation of the leagues in the West Midlands area in 2006 saw them return to the West Midlands Regional League after 20 years away.

WEBSITE

CONTACT Ruth Archer Tel: 01384 242912 Mob: 07876 197758

GROUND Before the start of the 2006/07 season, Halesowen Town terminated the ground share agreement with Causeway United, who were then able to secure a deal to share with Tividale. @ The Grove, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, Worcestershire, B63 3TB Telephone > 0121 550 2179

HISTORY Tividale F.C. was formed in 1954 as the senior branch of Tividale Hall Youth Club F.C and originally played in the Handsworth and District League, before moving on to the Warwickshire & West Midlands Alliance. In 1966 they joined the newly formed West Midlands (Regional) League Division One. In 1973 they gained promotion to the Premier Division and remained there for nearly 20 years, with a best-placed finish of 4th.In 1991 the club were relegated to Division One due to no longer being able to meet the required ground standards for the top division, and these events led to a number of management and playing staff leaving the club. New manager Terry Jones was able to turn the club's fortunes around and in 1993 Tividale finished second in Division One and won promotion back into the Premier. Unfortunately in the same year the Midland Alliance was formed, moving the West Midlands League one step down the pyramid, so in a sense the club had not advanced.Since their return to the Premier Division Tividale have generally been a mid-table side, although in 2001/02 they finished second, despite having three points deducted. Between 2002 and 2004 the club reached the final of the Walsall Senior Cup in three successive seasons, winning the trophy in 2003.

WEBSITE

CONTACT Brian Saville [Chaiman] 07890 501331

Cottage Ground Amos Lane Wolverhampton West Midlands WV111ND PH: 01902 735506.

DIRECTIONS From Dudley head towards Wolverhampton on the A4123 Birmingham New Road. At traffic lights signposted 'Bilston' turn right . At third roundabout turn right towards M6. At next roundabout (past Morrisons on right) turn left. Go straight across traffic lights and then bear right into Prouds Lane. At T-junction turn left into Neachells Lane. Follow Neachells Lane to the end and turn right onto the A4124 Lichfield Road. At roundabout go straight ahead and turn left into Amos Lane. Ground is on right.

HISTORY The club was originally formed in 1961 as Wednesfield Social FC, changing its name in 1989. They gained entry to the West Midlands Regional League in 1976 and won the championship of Division One A in their first season, followed by a runners-up position in Division One the very next season, clinching promotion to the Premier Division. In 1995/96 they won the Premier Division title but were not promoted, however the following year they repeated their title success and this time moved up to the Midland Alliance, where they remained for six seasons before a last place finish in 2002/03 saw them relegated back to the West Midlands League, where they have struggled. In fact in 2004/05 they finished bottom but were spared relegation.

CONTACT Dave Merrey [Treasurer] Michael Perkins 01432 830523

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WELLINGTON Playing Fields WELLINGTON Hereford Herefordshire HR48AZ PH: 01432 830620

DIRECTIONS Beware, this is not the WELLINGTON in Telford! Wellngton is on A49 between Leominster and Hereford. Follow the signs into WELLINGTON itself an the ground is behind the School and opposite the Church.

HISTORY The club was originally formed in 1968 as a youth side, playing on a pitch which had been loaned to them by a local farmer and changing in the village hall. The founders were John Perkins and Robert Morgan.The first league the club entered was Division 3 of the Herefordshire Football League. In 1978 the club moved to a new village playing field and, following the building of new wooden changing rooms in 1981, was invited into the Herefordshire Premier Division. The club has won the championship of this league on seven occasions, the most recent three times by the reserve team following the promotion up the pyramid of the first team.In the mid-90s extensive improvement work was carried out on the facilities at the Playing Fields and, following a Herefordshire Premier League and Cup double in 1996-97, the club successfully applied to join the West Midlands Regional League. In their second season they finished champions of Division 1 South and also won the League Cup, but were not promoted to the Premier Division as their ground did not yet meet the requirements for that level of football. In 1999-2000 the team finished second and retained the league cup and, following a fund raising drive, further ground improvements were made which allowed the club to be promoted to the Premier Division where they remain to this day, achieving their highest ever finish in 2004/05.

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CONTACT Barry Austin [Chairman]

Brinsford Road Brinsford Lane Coven Heath,Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 7PR PH: 01902 783214

Take the A449 out of olverhampton towards Stafford. Continue across M54 to next island at Three Hammers Golf Course. Go right around roundabout back towards the M54. Brinsford Lane is app half a mile from the island on the left. Ground is around 200 yards down Brinsford Lane on the left.

HISTORY Wolverhampton Casuals F.C. are based in Wolverhampton, established in 1899. They have played in the West Midlands Regional League since 1982 and in the 1989-90 season they reached the 1st round of the FA Vase. For the 2006-07 season, they are members of the West Midlands Regional League Premier Division. They play their home games at Brinsford Lane, and also compete in the Walsall Senior Cup.

CONTACT Alan Ryder 01902 659853

Long Lane Park Long Lane Essington, Wolverhampton West Midlands WV112AA PH: 01922 406604

LEAGUE CUP WINNERS 2005/2006

DIRECTIONS From M6 junction 11, take A462 and pick up third turning on left A4210 (Broad Lane). Then first left into Long Lane. Follow road for 0.5 mile and ground is on the left. Floodlights & Social Club on Ground.

HISTORY Wyrley Rangers FC was founded in 1998 and immediately joined the West Midlands Regional League, however after one season they left that league to play in the Wolverhampton Combination. They re-joined the West Midlands League in 2001, playing in Division One North and finished mid-table in their first season. In 2003 they absorbed another club, Marston Wolves. Wyrley Rangers (in red) on the attack against Gornal Athletic in a WMRL game in September 2006. In the 2004/05 season the club started off poorly but turned their fortunes after the arrival of Tony Wall as manager, with a run of 12 successive wins carrying them to third place in the Division One table. Two resignations from the Premier Division gave them an opportunity to apply for Premier status, which they were granted providing the ground grading criteria could be met prior to the League AGM on June 30th. Plans to upgrade the ground for possible future Premier Division status had always been on the cards, but suddenly the work had to completed in less than three weeks. The club completed the work with just hours to spare and were therefore able to take their place in the Premier Division for the 2005/06 season.