Alresford Town Appoint Management Team with a History of Success

Thursday 25 May:  Alresford Town F.C., are pleased to announce our new management team of Connor Doswell and Nathan Morgan. The duo joins the club from close neighbors Colden Common F.C, where they achieved success not only in league play but also in cup competitions. 

“We’re excited to be joining the club and look forward to bringing back the feel-good factor of football in Alresford” the new managers stated. “Our team will be organized, our players will always work hard to compete as a team, and we’ll look at a high tempo approach which focuses on keeping pressure high up the pitch.”

During their time at Colden Common, Doswell and Morgan achieved back-to-back Hampshire Premier League Championships in 2021/22 and 2022/23. This past season (2022/23), they also collected the League Cup and Hampshire Trophy completing the treble.

Joining the management team is Jamie Nash as assistant manager. Nash has been alongside Morgan and Doswell for the last four seasons and is familiar with Alresford Town where he had two spells as a player. 

ATFC committee statement: Nathan and Connor have a history of developing a team which not only loves to win but is connected off the pitch and competes for each other on it. We are excited to welcome them to our club and more excited to see them hit the road running. Finding the right fit for our club was a priority and we know we’ve found the management team which ticks all the boxes on and off the field to help us achieve our goals.

January 31st: Alresford Town Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Louis Macey with immediate effect. As a player, Louis began his career in the Reading FC set up and went onto play senior football for Whitchurch in Wessex League 1. At Whitchurch, he was part of the squad which received promotion to the Wessex Premier Division. 

Louis will be assisted by a senior leadership team for the remainder of the season and we're excited to see Louis work on building his team.

"I am delighted to be given the opportunity to work at a club I've always admired," Louis Macey said. "I'd like to thank the club committee and the players for welcoming me already. The hard work starts now for myself and the playing squad. When I was a player, Alresford Town FC was always one of the stronger Wessex sides and I am determined to get us back to that level."

Thursday 1, September:  Alresford Town Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of our new manager who will lead the squad with immediate effect. Adam Clark has become the new manager of the Magpies and joins Alresford from Hereford F.C. where he was the first team analyst.

Prior to his time with Hereford, Clark was first team manager at Tadley Calleva F.C. and his coaching stints include time with Basingstoke Town and at the academy level with Queens Park Rangers and Reading F.C.

“I’m delighted to be back in football and at a club I know quite well, in Alresford Town. After speaking to the staff, committee, and chairman it’s clear to see they have clear ambitions which will allow me to progress the team and as a manager. I watched a recent performance and although it finished in defeat, I feel there is plenty to work with which will allow us to climb up the table” new manager Adam Clark stated. “The games are coming thick and fast now, so it will allow me to get a fair assessment of where the team is at and what we need to improve on. I’ll now be working hard on continuing Danny’s fantastic work previously and that of his staff. I’m looking forward to meeting the squad and getting underway at Portland Utd on Saturday”.

Clark is a master of his trade holding a UEFA A License and has spent many hours in his development through work experience and study visits at some of the top clubs throughout Europe. Additionally, Clark has experience internationally as the first team manager at Academy Sports Club in the Cayman Islands where he led the club to its highest finish in the league of 3rdplace during the 2017 season along side reaching the final of the national cup competition. 

“Adam ticked all the boxes we established when looking for someone to replace Danny. He will be able to step in and continue the hard work everyone has put into the club over the past years and offer great experience through his past management and coaching roles” a statement from the club read. “Adam has shown a dedication and commitment to his own development as a coach by putting himself in learning situations over the years. He is exactly the person we were looking for to lead the club and continue developing our players and football club.”

Welcome to the club Adam!

Friday 6, May:  Alresford Town F.C. will host their annual 2021/22 award and celebration night starting at 7:00 PM. The event is open to all with a 15.00 charge for non players, which includes food and one drink. 

During the evening, team awards will be presented along with some updates on the club going into the up and coming season.

For tickets; contact: commercial@alresfordtownfc.co.uk

Wednesday 31, March:  Alresford Town F.C. has appointed Hector Clements as Director of Media. Hector comes to us having previously worked with Chichester City F.C. and as the current commentator for Chippenham Town F.C. He currently resides in Alresford.

“Hector has already shown his level of work from both his past clubs and with work he’s done for us prior to lockdown.” Kevin Scriven stated. “He’ll help bring more exposure to the club and with the video highlights of our home games, give the players more of a professional feel when they represent the club.”

Hector recently graduated from the University of Chichester having studied Sports Media for 3 years.

“I’m passionate about all things football and relishing the chance to be able to work closely with my local club, ” said Hector Clements. “The aim is to help build our social media presence and strengthen the bond between the club and the local community. I feel there’s a really strong foundation in place and I’m excited to see what next season brings”. 

Wednesday 17, February:  Danny Ackland has been named the new manager of Alresford Town F.C. joining the club from AFC Bournemouth, where he coached within the academy structure for the past 10 years.

During his time with The Cherries, Ackland coached and mentored many of the professional players who made their way through the youth system at Bournemouth. Additionally, he worked with former professional players learning their trade as coaches under Ackland’s guidance.

Ackland has also served as a head academy coach at Southampton F.C., Ipswich Town F.C., Chelsea F.C., Director of Football with ISC Arsenal in the United States, and manager of BAT when they were in the 5th tier of the pyramid. Ackland holds his UEFA A Part 1, and UEFA B License.

Full Statement

Alresford Town F.C. has appointed Danny Ackland as the new manager of the club and we are looking forward to having him lead us forward.

For the past 10 years, Ackland has worked at AFC Bournemouth as a head academy coach, working with many of the players who graduated out of the Academy into the first team squad.

“Danny immediately found his way to the top of the applicants we received.” Kevin Scriven, Director stated. “In speaking with him about his vision and desire to manage in senior football, we knew he was someone who can lead us forward.”

Prior to his time at Bournemouth, Ackland worked at Southampton, Ipswich and Chelsea in their academy systems. He spent time in the United States as a Director of Football and lead coach within the Olympic Development Program working with U20 players.

“I have been wishing to move into management at the senior level for some time. I was looking and waiting for the right club, with strong foundations and a clear idea of what they wish to achieve both on and off the pitch.” Alresford Town manager Danny Ackland said. “After speaking numerous times with Craig and Kevin, you feel the desire to achieve something special with the club. The ambition and professionalism are there and in working for so many years within the professional game, that was important for me to find a club which aligns with my past experiences and allows for my future endeavors. I'm excited to be joining the club and getting to work.”

Sunday 1, November: Last night, the Prime Minister announced plans for a one month planned national lockdown due to the rise in COVID-19 throughout the country. 

We have been in contact with the league regarding the effects this has on the club and below is the information we can share at this time:

· Tuesday’s away match against Fareham Town is on as scheduled (7:30 PM Kick Off)

· We are awaiting more information on games past Tuesday.

More information will be given in the coming days.

Thank you for your continued support and please stay safe.

ATFC

Thursday 22, October:   The club has installed a temporary management team for the up and coming games whilst a search is carried out for a permanent appointment. 

First team duties will be handled by Kevin Scriven and Daryll Phillips with the assistance of first team coach Jeff Bookman. 

Kevin and Daryll have a deep understanding of the club and a relationship with the current players which will help during this transition. Jeff Bookman is a former Academy Coach and Head of International Youth Development for Chelsea F.C., lead coach at the David Beckham Academy in London and has an extensive coaching background in both the UK and internationally. Bookman holds his UEFA A License and is a former F.A. Coach Educator. 

We feel the team is in great hands whilst we find the next manager of Alresford Town F.C.

Commercial Director Lauren Young will take over the secretary role during the time Kevin is handling first team responsibilities. 

Let’s get behind the players and staff!

ATFC

Wednesday 21, October: This evening, the club and manager Luke Turkington parted ways by mutual consent. We want to go on record thanking Luke and his staff for their hard work during these challenging times. 

Everyone at the club wishes them nothing but success in the future.

More information will be given in the coming days.

Thank you for your continued support.

ATFC

We hope you and your families continue to be safe and healthy during this time and thank you for the great support we have received from the community since the start of the season!

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Up and coming fixtures – Home game in Bold:

Tuesday 20, October: Horndean United (7:45 PM) - LGE

Saturday 24, October:  Blackfield & Langley (3:00 PM) - LGE

Tuesday 27, October: Lymington Town (7:45 PM) - LGE

Saturday 31, October: Hamble Club (3:00 PM) - LGE

Ticket prices:

· Adult Season: £75.00 

· Concessions and Children under 16: £55.00 

· Students (16-18) with valid I.D.: £65.00 

· Family: £175.00 2 adults and 2 children

· Single Game Adult: £5.00

· Single Game Student: £3.00

· Single Game Concessions/Child: £2.50

Firstly, we hope you and your families continue to be safe and healthy during this time.  Starting this Saturday, fans are welcomed back to non-league football games and this is the news everyone has been waiting for. 

Over the past several months a lot of work has gone on behind the scenes within the club as we navigate not only through a pandemic, but appointing a new manager, establishing (bar one – welcome home Daryll), an entirely new playing squad, developing our front office staff, and lastly but maybe most importantly - connecting with the community. 

We have two more preseason matches at home which will help us prepare for the first games of the season in the F.A. Cup and Wessex League. Saturday 5, September will be our return to Wessex League football for the club and we’re excited to watch the players get after a new season.

As match day returns, our season ticket sales start on Tuesday. You’ll be able to purchase in person or by contacting; commercial@alresfordtownfc.co.uk. An adult season ticket will begin at £60.00 from now until September 19th, starting September 20th, they will increase to £75.00. Full season ticket prices are below:

· Adult £60.00 now - £75.00 (20th September)

· Concessions and Children under 16 £40.00 now - £55.00 (20th September)

· Students (16-18) with valid I.D. £50.00 now - £65.00 (20th September)

· Family £145.00 now - £175.00 (20th September) 2 adults and 2 children

· Single Game Adult: £5.00

· Single Game Student: £3.00

· Single Game Concessions/Child: £2.50

All matches will require a valid season or match day ticket including viewing from the balcony at Arlebury Park.

In welcoming fans back to non-league football, along with a new leadership team behind the club, we’re giving our supporters a late summer present. The two remaining preseason games against Camberley Town and Aldershot Town will be free to all! Bring your family, friends, and work colleagues to welcome the new management and players to the club. 

The preseason crowd will be limited to 150 spectators with the gates opening 45 minutes before kick off. No entry will be allowed through the club bar, all fans must enter through the turnstile. Once capacity is met, no more fans will be allowed to enter the ground. 

Up and coming fixtures – Home game in Bold:

Tuesday 25, August:  Camberley Town F.C.  (7:00 PM) - PRE

Saturday 29, August:  Aldershot Town F.C.  (1:00 PM) - PRE

Tuesday 1, September:  Tadley Calleva  (7:45 PM) - FAC

Saturday 5, September: Baffins Milton Rovers  (3:00 PM) - LGE

Tuesday 8, September:  Amesbury Town  (7:45 PM) - LGE

Tuesday 15, September: Hamworthy United  (7:45 PM) - LGECUP

Saturday 19, September: AFC Stoneham  (3:00 PM) - FAV

Saturday 26, September: Christchurch  (3:00 PM) - LGE

 As a growing pillar in the community for the Town of Alresford, today we are delighted to confirm that Alresford Town FC will be bringing National League football to the area.

For the 2020/21 season, Southampton Women’s Football Club of the FA Women’s National League Division One South West (Tier 4), will play their home games at Arlebury Park. 

They celebrate 50 years in women’s football this season and as the first winners of the Women’s FA Cup winners, Southampton Women’s will now call Alresford home as they push for promotion to the National League Southern Premier.

“To me, this is a great relationship for the club and community,” Alresford Town F.C. Chairman Craig Scriven said. “In building pathways and opportunities for players in the local area, having a women’s team in the community is something that is essential for young girls to watch, aspire to and envision themselves playing for one day.”

The men’s senior team and Southampton Women’s Football Club will have a close working relationship as it relates to the community. The women’s team will be part of the community open event and will be cobranded with the men’s senior team, which will help create multiple opportunities for both clubs.

Southampton Women’s Chairman Simon Earwicker said: “We are excited by the opportunity to bring women’s football to the Alresford and forge a close partnership with Alresford Town FC. They are an ambitious club and have shown a clear commitment to supporting the growth of women’s football in the region. We look forward to working closely with them over the coming season and calling Alresford home.”

Part of the alignment will be joint promotion across our media channels of both club’s news and progress during the coming year.

We look forward to announcing the first Southampton Women’s game to be played at Arlebury Park.

Alresford, HANTS. Community development and outreach continues to be a key component of the future of Alresford Town F.C. as it emerges from the pandemic. Alresford Town F.C. and Alresford Town Youth F.C. has agreed to align in order to offer a first-class football learning and development program with a pathway into the senior club.

The agreement will offer young football players at the youth club access to all-star and development training sessions, player-parent workshops, and coaches will receive education and mentoring. 

“We feel this is a very important announcement for both clubs and was again, in our mindset when we first looked to take over the club,” Alresford Town F.C. Chairman Craig Scriven said. “Creating a learning environment and development pathway will be an essential part of our future plans, helping both boys and girls advance and recognize their potential.”

Planning has now started for a welcome event between the clubs, which will see an open first team training session, parent presentation, coach - player meet and greet. Continued development of the structure is ongoing, and members will be informed as the programs are ready to roll-out.

“As a youth club we are really pleased to form an allegiance with the senior team and share in their vision for the future,” stated Charles Ramseyer Alresford Town Youth Football Club Chairman. “For us, it’s always been about offering football to both boys and girls of all ages and now with the opportunity to potentially progress into a senior side, it adds another dimension that can only inspire our players further.”

Part of the alignment will be joint communication along all media airwaves, placement of club website linking Alresford Town F.C. and Alresford Town Youth F.C. This will help in the release and promotion of news, programs and special events for both members.

Learn more about Alresford Town F.C. at: www.alresfordtownfc.co.uk

Learn more about Alresford Town Youth F.C. at: www.alresfordfc.co.uk