PLAYER SIGNINGS – See our twitter feed for more information
We’re pleased to announce the signings of a few NEW players this season, starting with Ryan Joys, joining us from Welly Ams. He’s massively impressed during pre-season and we look forward to seeing him between the posts for the club. Next up is Benji Robinson. Benji has previously played for AFC Telford Academy and local rivals Shawbury United. “A very skilled player who we are looking forward to seeing in the blue of Bridgnorth”. Al Lockheed is joining us having previously played at Stourbridge Academy and Sedgley Sporting. Patrick Udoh, an attacking midfielder, he joins us after moving back to the area recently. Goalkeeper Aidan Cox, joining us from Gornal Colts. Defender Joe Winsnip, joining us from Immingham Town in the Lincolnshire Football League. Ben Lees, 19 year old Goalkeeper who has previously played for AFC Telford Academy.
We’re also happy to say we’ve retained the services of Sam Walford, Sam Owen, Will Reid, Karl Griffiths, Jack Luckett, Callum Hill, Connor Edwards, Harry Minifie, Matt Dean, Scott Becker, Jason Pike, George Marsh and Anwar.
GOALKEEPER COACH APPOINTED
We would like to welcome Joe Wells as the teams Goalkeeper Coach.
“I’m really looking forward to working with the team”.
Joe has previously worked at Thatcham Town, where he won the Hellenic Premier League & FA Vase!
FIRST TEAM COACH APPOINTED
We would like to welcome Jacob Webster as the clubs new first team coach.
“I’m very excited to begin working with the team at Bridgnorth and can’t wait to get started”.
Jacob has previously worked within the coaching team at Gornal.
Dave Downing previously worked as part of the first team set up at Wolverhampton Sporting Community, Sutton Coldfield Town and Bilston Town.
He has also worked with the Association of Football Coaching and Teachers, coaching at Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and AFC Sunderland.
Dave has a wealth of expereince and we are happy to welcome him to the team at AFC Bridgnorth.
Dave said “I am looking forward to working at AFC Bridgnorth, I watched a few of the last games of the 2021/22 season and can see the potential to be a strong team who can get the results needed at this level. I am excited to start pre-season, getting the group back together and starting the hard work in preparation for the upcoming season”.
Presentation Evening
Our presentation evening was held following the last game of the season. Awards were handed out for the following:
Top goalscorer: Kevin Buxton (Sponsored by JWH Outdoor Cleaning Services)
Kev has scored a number of crucial goals this season, and set up quite a few too! Well done Kev!
Player’s Player: Anwar Olugbon (Sponsored by Spartan’s U9s Blacks)
Many will know Anwar as a striker but for the majority of this season he has played at the back. Making vital tackles and challenges to keep us in the games. Well done Anwar!
Manager’s Player: Reinaldo Forbes (Sponsored by The Paintshop Hostel)
Rei joined us part way through this season. He is a very skilful player who works hard and brings lots of creative flare to the pitch. He’s also bagged himself a couple of goals too! Well done Rei!
Young Player: Matt Whitehead
Matt has come through our development squad, he’s had a number of appearances for the first team and has proved himself to be a talented and hardworking lad. He takes instruction wetland plays just as the management have wanted. Well done Matt!
Chairman’s Award: Scott Becker
This guy has done everything asked of us this season, whether that be making last ditch tackles or clearing headers, to putting on the gloves and going in goal. You can’t ask for more from a player! Well done Scott!
That’s a wrap on the 2021/22 season
A late Stapenhill FC penalty saw the points shared at The Crown Meadow last weekend.
Thankfully a point was enough to confirm that we finished 14th and will stay in the Midland Football League Division 1 next season. Thank you for all your support this season, please continue to visit us at the club over the summer and we look forward to seeing you again at the start of next season.
Fantastic experience for Town Juniors
Bridgnorth Town Juniors new under 6 team were invited to spend the afternoon at AFC Bridgnorth on Saturday. The boys had the best day being mascots, ball boys and having fun with their friends. Thank you to everyone at the club for a wonderful day.
Upcoming at AFC Bridgnorth – Race Night 25th March 2022
Sunday food menu at AFC Bridgnorth
Website Update (3/10/20)
Fixture change- Wem Town on 10 October 2020 moved to October 27.
Pershore 88 in the FA Vase is the fixture for October 10.
See more- https://fulltime-league.thefa.com/
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Full reaction to first three games in the WMRL in the 2020/21 campaign
Season by Season
Latest history pages added is a look at the 1979/80, 1980/81, 1981/82, 1982/83 and 1983/84 and seasons.
AFC Bridgnorth are excited to announce that as of Sunday 9th August 2020 The Meadow Room at AFC Bridgnorth will be opening to serve Carvery lunches between 12pm and 5pm every Sunday
Choice of three meats, seasonal vegetables and all the trimmings
Adults £7.95 or 2 courses for £9.95
Children £4.95
LEAGUE CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA
The Football Association today announced the abandonment of the 2019/20 from below the Nation League Level
Re-Arranged Fixtures (21-12-19)
Dates of home matches with Wednesfield and Shawbury United are set for January
Tuesday 7 January Wednesfield at Crown Meadow, Kick-off 1945.
Tuesday 14 January Shawbury United at Crown Meadow, Kick-off 1945.
Website Update (29-11-19)
Season by Season
Latest history pages added is a look at the 1974’75 and 1975/76 seasons.
Website Update (28-11-19)
Some old photographs from Town’s past have now been added. Many thanks to Peter Bradburn for supplying the club with them.
Website Update (07-11-19)
Season by Season
Latest history pages added is a look at the 1977/78 and 1978/79 seasons.
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Website Update (25-10-19)
Season by Season
Latest history page added is a look at the 1976’77 season.