2014–15 Tamworth F.C. season
The 2014–15 season will be Tamworth's first season back in the Conference North following their relegation from Conference Premier. Tamworth will be participating in the Conference North, FA Cup, FA Trophy and the Birmingham Senior Cup.
Review
Background
This season the club have three main sponsors, of which are all Tamworth based companies. In this unique sponsorship move, Bradley Scott Windows, J Clarke Transport and Solus Coaches have all agreed to become Home Kit Club Sponsors for the next three seasons. This will be Solus Coaches third season overall as a main sponsor. Manager Dale Belford remained in charge despite the club's relegation from the Conference Premier.
Pre-season
On 20 May 2014, Michael Townsend was the first player to commit to the club for the forthcoming season. Newly promoted Premier League side, Burnley offered Kaiyne Woolery a pre-season trial with the view to a move. West Bromwich Albion, Gillingham and Crewe Alexandra also showed an interest in Woolery. Midfielder Claudiu Hoban re-joined his former side Corby Town following a brief stint at the club. Nuneaton Town trio James Belshaw, Jon Adams and Connor Taylor were all linked with a move to the club. On 3 June 2014 all three of them signed for the club. Former Bedworth United manager Steve Farmer was confirmed as the clubs new assistant manager. Duane Courtney signed for Alfreton Town. Former Cambridge United youth team goalkeeper, Phil Smith joined from local rivals Atherstone Town. Jessy Reindorf joined Conference South side Sutton United. Stuart Hendrie signed for Midland Football League Premier Division side Basford United. Kevin Thornton joined the club on a permanent deal following a loan spell at the back end of last season from Wrexham. A.F.C. Telford United player Dan Preston joined the club. A further two players joined from Nuneaton Town, Danny Sleath and David Hibbert. Tamworth then completed a double swoop for Worksop Town's Leon Mettam and Shane Clarke. Former Watford defender, Tom James signed for the forthcoming season. Last seasons Supporter's Player of the Year, Lloyd Kerry left the club to join fellow Conference North side Harrogate Town on a two-year deal. Richard Peniket left the club for F.C. Halifax Town. Andy Todd returned to the Conference Premier with A.F.C. Telford United as a player-coach. Darren Byfield rejoined his former side and league rivals Solihull Moors. Former captain Paul Green rejoined the club following his release from Forest Green Rovers at the end of last season. Last seasons assistant manager, Scott Lindsey joined Swindon Town U18 as their new manager. Swindon Town striker, Kayden Jackson joined the club following a successful trial period. Utility player Rob Purdie joined the club from Hereford United. James Wren joined local rivals Nuneaton Town. Justin Richards joins 8th tier side Sutton Coldfield Town.
August
Raajan Gill joins the club, after leaving Walsall Wood the previous season. The club complete the signings of trialists George Grayson, Brendon Daniels and Donovan Simmonds, who join from Scunthorpe United, Chester and Tilbury respectively. Richie Baker joins Conference North rivals Stockport County following his release from the club. Goalkeeper Phil Smith is released by the club without playing a game, after a lack of commitment, and promptly returned to Atherstone Town. Kaiyne Woolery was set to make a move to Premier League new boys Burnley, but opted to join Lancashire rivals Bolton Wanderers. Less than 24 hours until the clubs first game of the season, Phil Trainer joined. Following a trial with Accrington Stanley, Cameron Belford signed for Mansfield Town. Togolese born former England U16 player, Elikem Amenku joined. Jack Evans joined Conference South side, Sutton United. Following a number of unsuccessful trials during the close season, Ben Richards-Everton finally left the club to join Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle. Last seasons top scorer, Nick Chadwick joined the academy coaching staff at Blackburn Rovers, working with their under 15 squad. Following his release by Rochdale, the club sign former Manchester City youth player Javan Vidal.
September
Lee Hildreth left the club to join Northern Premier League Premier Division side Rushall Olympic. George Grayson left the club, after he was released. Following a very disappointing start to the season, Dale Belford agreed to leave the club by mutual consent. Rob Purdie was announced as caretaker manager with Paul Green as caretaker assistant. Tamworth appoint former Wrexham player-manager Andy Morrell as the clubs new player-manager. Morrell made Dominic Smith his first signing for the club. Smith joined 28 day loan deal from Shrewsbury Town.
October
Donovan Simmons left the club to join Conference South side Bishop's Stortford. Gibraltarian international Reece Styche joined the club on a month long loan deal from Kidderminster Harriers.
Players
Squad information
Squad No. |
Name |
Nationality |
Position(s) |
Since |
Date of Birth (Age) |
Signed from |
Games Played |
Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goalkeepers |
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James Belshaw |
GK |
2014 |
Nuneaton Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Raajan Gill |
GK |
2014 |
Walsall Wood |
0 |
0 |
|||
Defenders |
||||||||
Paul Green |
DF |
2014 |
Forest Green Rovers |
0 |
0 |
|||
Tom James |
DF |
2014 |
Daventry Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Dan Preston |
DF |
2014 |
A.F.C. Telford United |
0 |
0 |
|||
Rob Purdie |
DF / MF |
2014 |
Hereford United |
0 |
0 |
|||
Dominic Smith (on loan) |
DF |
2014 |
Shrewsbury Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Michael Townsend |
DF |
2014 |
Hereford United |
6 |
0 |
|||
Javan Vidal |
DF / MF |
2014 |
Rochdale |
0 |
0 |
|||
Midfielders |
||||||||
Jon Adams |
MF |
2014 |
Nuneaton Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Elikem Amenku |
MF |
2014 |
West Bromwich Albion |
0 |
0 |
|||
Shane Clarke |
MF |
2014 |
Worksop Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Danny Sleath |
MF |
2014 |
Nuneaton Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Connor Taylor |
MF / FW |
2014 |
Nuneaton Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Kevin Thornton |
MF |
2014 |
Wrexham |
12 |
3 |
|||
Phil Trainer |
MF |
2014 |
Nuneaton Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Strikers |
||||||||
Brendon Daniels |
FW / MF |
2014 |
Chester |
0 |
0 |
|||
David Hibbert |
FW |
2014 |
Nuneaton Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Kayden Jackson |
FW |
2014 |
Swindon Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Leon Mettam |
FW |
2014 |
Worksop Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Andy Morrell |
FW |
2014 |
Shrewsbury Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Players No Longer With Club |
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Squad No. |
Name |
Nationality |
Position(s) |
Since |
Date of Birth (Age) |
Signed for |
Games Played |
Goals Scored |
Goalkeepers |
||||||||
Phil Smith |
GK |
2014 |
Atherstone Town |
0 |
0 |
|||
Defenders |
||||||||
George Grayson |
DF |
2014 |
Released |
0 |
0 |
|||
6 |
Ben Richards-Everton |
DF |
2014 |
Partick Thistle |
37 |
0 |
||
Midfielders |
||||||||
Lee Hildreth |
MF |
2014 |
Rushall Olympic |
12 |
1 |
|||
18 |
Kaiyne Woolery |
MF |
2014 |
Bolton Wanderers |
18 |
0 |
||
Strikers |
||||||||
Donovan Simmonds |
FW |
2014 |
Released |
0 |
0 |
|||
Key :
: Captain''
: Vice-captain''
Transfers
Players transferred in |
|---|
No. |
Players transferred out |
No. |
3 |
15 |
16 |
5 |
7 |
17 |
19 |
24 |
24 |
32 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
23 |
9 |
8 |
1 |
2 |
18 |
6 |
28 |
Players loaned in |
No. |
Players loaned out |
No. |
Club
Coaching staff
Kit
Supplier: Jako / Sponsor: Bradley Scott Windows (Home), J. Clarke Truck & Trailer Rental (Home), Solus Coaches (Home), Turpins Bar & Grill (Away), EES Solutions (Away)
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Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
- Correct as of match played 1 November 2014. Players with a zero in every column only appeared as unused substitutes.
Pos. |
Name |
League |
FA Cup |
FA Trophy |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
GK |
James Belshaw |
14 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
GK |
Raajan Gill |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DF |
Paul Green |
12 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DF |
Tom James |
5 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DF |
Dan Preston |
13 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DF |
Rob Purdie |
13 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DF |
Dominic Smith |
4 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DF |
Michael Townsend |
3 (1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DF |
Javan Vidal |
2 (1) |
0 |
0 (1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
MF |
Jon Adams |
8 (3) |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
MF |
Elikem Amenku |
0 (1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
MF |
Shane Clarke |
9 (1) |
2 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
MF |
Danny Sleath |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
MF |
Connor Taylor |
2 (7) |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
MF |
Kevin Thornton |
6 (4) |
1 |
1 (1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
MF |
Phil Trainer |
5 (7) |
0 |
3 (1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FW |
Brendon Daniels |
9 (2) |
2 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
FW |
David Hibbert |
11 (1) |
1 |
2 (1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FW |
Kayden Jackson |
13 (1) |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
FW |
Leon Mettam |
7 (2) |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
FW |
Andy Morrell |
0 (1) |
0 |
0 (3) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FW |
Reece Styche |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Players who were contracted to Tamworth but have since departed on a permanent basis: |
|||||||
GK |
Phil Smith |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DF |
George Grayson |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DF |
Harry Joseph |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DF |
Ben Richards-Everton |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
MF |
Lee Hildreth |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FW |
Donovan Simmonds |
3 (3) |
1 |
0 (1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Managerial
Name |
Nat. |
From |
To |
Competition |
Record |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLD |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Dale Belford |
2 May 2013 |
15 September 2014 |
Pre-season |
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Conference North |
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Rob Purdie |
16 September 2014 |
23 September 2014 |
Conference North |
|||
Andy Morrell |
23 September 2014 |
Present |
Conference North |
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FA Cup |
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FA Trophy |
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Birmingham Senior Cup |
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Total |
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Competitions
Conference North
Classification
Results summary
Results by match
Fixtures and results
Pre-season
Competitive
Conference North
FA Cup
FA Trophy
Birmingham Senior Cup
See also
- List of Tamworth F.C. seasons
- 2014–15 in English football
References
- General
- Specific