Reserve team update

Monday 22nd June 2015

Wootton Bassett Town are pleased to confirm that Dave Terry and Danny Groom will form the management team for the club's Reserve Team for the 2015/16 season. Dave and Danny will be supported by Ray Ellis, with coaching support provided by Club Development Officer Jeff Tidy.

The club will also no longer be running a Development team, though will still operate three senior teams.

The first team will play in the Hellenic League Premier Division, with the Reserves playing in the Wiltshire County Football League Premier Division.

The exit route from youth to senior football will be filled by an Under 18 side, which will be run by Paul Gerrish, playing in the Wiltshire County Floodlit League.

Commenting on the changes to the senior section management team, Chairman Andy Walduck said: “I would like to thank both Wayne Petrie and Mark Varney for their efforts during their time with the club.”

“Wayne at the back end of the season ran not only the Reserves, but the Development team too. He has now decided to stand down and take some time out with his family.”

“Mark struggled to find the time for the Development team last season due to work commitments which must take priority. Considerable effort was made by Mark to keep the Development team running though throughout the season, which the club thank him for.”

All three teams will play at the club's new facility, which is looking fantastic, with pre-season training starting tomorrow (Tuesday 23rd June) at Ballards Ash. Players are reminded that they should arrive at 6.50pm for a prompt 7pm start.

Update

The Wiltshire Football League constitution has now been confirmed.

The Reserve team will be one of 16 sides taking part in the Corsham Print Wiltshire Football League Premier Division. The full line-up for this division is:

Andover New Street Swifts
Corsham Town Reserves
Devizes Town Reserves
Chippenham Park Development
Ludgershall Sports
Malmesbury Victoria
Marlborough Town
Melksham Town Reserves
Royal Wootton Bassett Town Reserves
Sarum Youth
Shrewton United
Trowbridge Town
Trowbridge Wanderers
Vale of Pewsey
Wilts Calne Town
Wroughton

Meanwhile the Under 18s will be one of 12 sides competing in the Wiltshire Football League Under 18 Youth Floodlit League. The teams have been split into two divisions of six, with Bassett placed in the North Division. The full constitution for this division is:

AFC Corsham
Chippenham Town FC
FC Calne
New College Swindon
Royal Wootton Bassett Town
Shrivenham