A cracking preseason scheduled for Basford United FC & at Greenwich Avenue. Fulll hospitality will be in place for every game.

Full schedule

Sat 5th July- Blaby & Whetstone -H 3PM
Tue 8th July-Lincoln City -H 7.30PM
Thurs 10th July Hucknall Rolls -H 6.45PM
Sat 12th July-Gedling MW- H 3PM
Tue 15th July-Thurnby Nirvana H 7.30PM
Sat 19th July-Loughborough Dynamo H 3PM
Tue 22nd July- TBC
Sat 26th July-Mickleover Sports H 3PM
Sun 27th July-Nottingham Legends v Leicester Legends 2pm
Tue 29th July-Clifton H 7.30PM
Sat 2nd August- Commencement Midland Football League season

By John Shaw

Gornal Athletic F.C. have withdrawn their appeal to the Football Association against the decision of the Midland Football Alliance to deduct 14 points from the Club's total due to playing ineligible Players. As a result, Gornal Athletic and Heather St. John's will be relegated to the West Midlands (Regional) League and Division One of the Midland Football League respectively.
The final relegation place will be decided following the outcome of Highgate United's appeal which is with the Football Association. Either Highgate United or Rocester will be relegated to the Midland Football League Division One.

EARLSWOOD Town Football Club held their 46th Annual General Meeting at their ground in Malt House Lane, on Sunday, June 8.

Jill Bloxham, who was a founder member of the club, and still looks after the clubroom and gardens alongside running the canteen and bar, was appointed club President.

Local resident, Bob Jeffcoat, whose sterling service to the club involves tending and looking after the ground, was appointed a Vice President.

Other appointments made included long serving secretary Clive Faulkner, and Tony Barrett, who helps maintain the pitch, being made life members.

Mike Davies was appointed as club Chairman with John Sharpe, also a founder member, being appointed vice Chairman.

The club are looking forward to competing in the newly-formed Midland Football League after their move back to their home ground.

The first team will once again be managed by Keith Draper and Roy Dunkley, who has vast experience and knowledge of the Non-League game.

They will be assisted by qualified coach, Nigel Fry, another experienced member of Non-Legaue football.

The management team have already approached a number of players willing to sign for the club for the new season.

The club are also looking to encourage more local support from in and around Earlswood and would welcome any new supporters.

A number of jobs are being completed at the ground and five pre-season friendlies have already been arranged.

The club is looking for local businesses in Earlswood and district to sponsor them.

Earlswood will be running their Colts team, who won the Under 15s Premier Division last year, and they will be competing in the Central Warwickshire Under 16s Division, and will be playing their home games at Malt House Lane on Sunday mornings.

Anyone interested in joining the club can contact Keith on 07870 801049 or Roy on 07769 207027. Anyone interested in sponsorship or advertising in the club programme, or on the club website, can contact John Sharpe on 0121 444 7979.


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