Thank you to everyone for their kind words and thoughts. We have not folded, far from it!
Sometimes in life you have to take a step back to move forward! We have made so many friends in the
@SouthernLeague1
.. it is an incredibly sad day for all of us here at the wood!
We would like to thank the Fgr fans who refused to take the refund...
Stayed and watched the game that was played and had a drink in the bar... thank you
Well it has been a difficult 12 months but we are still going and there is light at the end of the tunnel ! The last two results show we can compete!
Thank you everyone for your support and a happy new year to you all ! 😊
Merry Christmas to everyone involved in non league football ... we at the Wood value what we have , have learned from our past and relish our future..
We are grateful for the support and encouragement we received from so many..
have a great Christmas everyone 💕
✍🏼... We are delighted to announce the signing of former Bishops Cleeve and Slimbridge centre back Ben Tunnicliff from
@SaracensFC
.
Welcome to Shortwood, Ben!
🔴⚪️
Shortwood United: Saturday we said goodbye to our physio, Beth Fry .. Beth is leaving us to study for her Masters and we wish her the very best.. in her 3+ years with us Beth has dealt with some of the worst injuries I have seen on a football field . Good luck Beth and thank you
Goalkeeper Signs. Shortwood have signed Billy Thomas from GNSL champions Chalford. Billy was part of the team that managed to win the league going unbeaten in the process! Billy has great connections with the club and already impressed
@Moodz17
this pre season. ⚪🔴🌳
Shortwood are delighted to announce that following the deparure of Dan Gillespie the rest of the management team have decided to take up the reins...
Marcus Foxwell - Manager
Matt Tunley - Head Coach / Assistant Manager
Andrew Moody - Goalkeeping Coach / Assistant Manager
🔴Skipper stays!🔴 The Club are absolutely thrilled to announce that Joe Tryner is staying with the club and will remain as Club Captain, for the forthcoming season. This is brilliant news and we look forward to Tryner leading the Wood this season. 🌳
So
@ShortwoodUtdFC
goes into the FA cup this weekend on the back of 2 losses,but what seems a bad start has so many positives ,we are young squad making the transition from Youth/Academy football into a physical men’s league and to all credit the lads are learning with every game
Great win for Shortwood tonight.. so many young players playing beyond their years.. man of the match tonight Harry Purnell... but not a weak performance anywhere on the park.. and another clean sheet
congratulations to Bridgwater only game on in western prem and the whole of the Hellenic !
Yes game on!!!!
Coach leaves 11.30 Nailsworth 11.45 eastington
Final Score Wood 3 longlevens 2..
An excellent pre season game ..
Thanks to longlevens for coming and hope you have a good season .. thanks also to the match officials for making the game so enjoyable
Congratulations to Shortwood Life Member and great friend to the club John Evans , Captain of England Cricket over 70s on retaining the Silver Ashes ..
While we are handing out thank yous and congratulations..
thank you to todays referee Adam McAnoy who was excellent.. we are all quick to have a go so credit where it is due 👏👏👏
Shortwood have acquired the GK skills of ex Pro Sam Russell to work with our goalkeepers right trough from the U18”s to both our senior teams, using his experience to teach and mentor. Sam has played the Pro games for many years having recently won promotion with FGR and Grimsby
Everyone at the Wood would like to congratulate
@LukeSoule9
and Bekki Louise on the birth of their little girl Lily.. and a Sister for Ellie .. absolutely great news ❤️
Although shortwood lost 2-1 to Bradford their second half performance was worth a draw !
They had a goal ruled out for a marginal offside and a stonewall penalty rejected .. the Bradford keeper also made some fine saves.. it will come
#heart
All of us at the wood would like to wish everyone as happy and peaceful Christmas as they can manage in these difficult times we live in..
Non league is a real family and like a family squabbles at times but when it really matters comes together..
Stay safe ..
Another one! Martin Smith joins the Wood. Attacking midfielder Smithy will be a brilliant addition and scored his first goal for the club in today's pre season win. 🌳⚪🔴
@AshLoveridgeSNJ
@FGRFC_Official
@stonehouse_town
All at shortwood are so very sad to hear of Nick’s passing.. a terrible shock .. Nick was a true football man and a good friend to all who knew him... so very sad.. rest in peace Nick
A cracking game at shortwood tonight as Minchinghampton beat Quedgely res 4-3 with some great football from both sides.. thanks to the 200 or so souls who came out to support and contribute to local charities..
Last night saw a terrific game between wood and
@FramptonFc
which saw the visitors win 3-2 in a game which could have finished anything.. real open end to end stuff!
What it also saw was the introduction of 2 16 year olds from our youth set up ... this is what we are about..
✍️ Brad Loveridge signs!✍️ Brad started out in senior football in the Hellenic Premier Division with Tuffley Rovers, before leaving to join Gala Wilton. Much sought after by the manager, Brad will be a welcome addition to the Wood. 🌳
We're still looking for a physio for this season. Here's a video of our dedicated treatment room, that's looking for someone to call home this season and put their own stamp on it. Contact
@gaffer_gill
for more details.
For clarification! We have received no clarification from the FA as yet as to letting fans in... or dressing room use or showers etc...
As soon as the FA get off their.. I mean advise clubs we will advise..
Shortwood would like to thank the
@CalneTownFC
physio for their help dealing with the nasty facial injury last night while ours was dealing with another injury on the other side of the pitch.. we are very grateful
A fine effort from
@BradfordTownFc
for cleaning their dressing room after the game .. it is very much appreciated.. thank you 🙏🏻 .. and good luck going forward 😊
And the March Shortwood player of the month award goes to….
Tom King!
Well played Tom you have certainly impressed everyone since you came into the first team!
Message from Troy Budd... Can I pass on my gratitude to everyone involved with Shortwood. The club raised more money than I ever expected and I’m extremely grateful for not only the money but also the kind words I hope to be back soon to help the Wood!
You are welcome Troy ....
Another one ✍️ Second signing of the day is Ollie Price. Pricer finished last season with Newent Town. Experienced at step 6 having also played for Tytherington Rocks and also a productive spell in the Cheltenham Premier with Southside Star. 🌳