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Tamworth FC produce a newsletter for fans.  This is a piece from the latest one:

New Season – New Opposition
As already announced, we will be facing new opposition in our league campaign this season.

Basford United FC
Basford have transferred across from the NPL where the North Nottingham outfit just avoided relegation, even though they finished 3rd from bottom of the table. Manager Mark Clifford has appointed a new number 2 with Dave Frecklington arriving from Frickley Athletic. They have been busy signing players with former ‘Lamb’ Anthony Dwyer arriving from Nuneaton Borough, Adam Chapman (Ilkeston), Stern Irvine (Ilkeston), and Brad McGowan (Peterborough Sports). United and the Lambs have never played each other in a competitive fixture.  
Address - Greenwich Avenue, Nottingham. NG6 OLD 

Bedford Town FC
Bedford were promoted as Champions of the Southern League Division 1 Central, which they won by a clear ten points. Managed by Gary Setchell, who played for Tamworth in 2003, the club have enjoyed some famous FA Cup days and at one stage were managed by Barry Fry. They will be looking to continue their success and have started their recruitment by focusing on current squad members. The Lambs have faced Town in 6 competitive fixtures during the 70s - 2 x Midland Floodlit Cup and 4 x League fixtures, with Bedford having the upper hand with 3 wins while the Lambs have 1 win.
Address - The Eyrie Stadium, Meadow Lane, Cardington, Bedfordshire. MK44 3L   

Kings Langley FC
It’s another switch for the Hertfordshire based club, who we faced in the Southern League Premier Central the season before last. Hoping their fortunes might improve in the Southern Premier Southern section, the club had a torrid season and finished 3rd from bottom, just missing out on relegation. The Lambs have faced Kings just once in the first ‘aborted’ Covid season clocking up a 2 – 0 win at the Lamb. In preparation for the new season, Manager Chris Cummins has been focusing on key players from the current squad, with Alex Lafleur, James Kaloczi, Alie Bangura and Jorell Johnson signing contracts.
Address - The Orbital Fasteners Stadium, Hempstead Road, Kings Langley. WD4 8BS 

Ilkeston Town FC
A team that needs no introduction to Lambs fans is Derbyshire outfit Ilkeston Town, who join the league as Champions of the NPL – Midlands Division. The Lambs and Robbins have crossed swords on 24 occasions with Tamworth winning 9, Ilkeston 8 and 7 games being drawn. In preparation for the new season Manager Martin Carruthers has been quick to strengthen his squad with several experienced players joining the club including Ben Turner (Burton Albion), Jamie Ward (Buxton), Saul Deeney, Kalern Thomas (both Coalville Town), Chris O’Grady (Bolton Wanderers) and Ben O’Hanlon (Stourbridge)
Address - New Manor Ground, Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. DE7 8JF 

Mickleover FC
Another club making the switch over form the NPL is Mickleover. The Derbyshire based outfit finished last season in 12th place. Managed by former Lambs favourite, John McGrath (season 2006-7), they have tied down experienced striker Stuart Beavon for the new season and brought in Elliot Reeves from Alfreton and Marcus Marshall, who signs form AFC Telford United. The Lambs and Mickleover have never played each other in a competitive fixture so for a number of fans this will be a new venue to visit.
Address - Don Amott Arena, Station Road, Mickleover, Derby. DE3 9FB

 

Last edited by Matchman (06/6/2022 8:57 PM)