🟢We promised big news - this is big!
We are delighted to have secured the signature of Mitch Griffiths. Mitch joins us from step 3 league leaders Peterborough Sports.
We fought off stiff opposition across steps 3, 4 & 5. The versatile Mitch will join us for Sat
#WelcomeMitch
Big news Greens 🤩
Delighted to announce Nathan Arnold as joint manager alongside Tom.
Nathan will need no intro following a successful pro career at Lincoln City & several other clubs.
He has managed across steps 4-6 & brings invaluable experience and knowledge to the group.
To the 3️⃣6️⃣6️⃣fans that joined us today … you are part of history! That’s the highest EVER attendance for a UCL game at Eslaforde Park, beating the previous highest by 32 set vs Kings Lynn in 2011. In 15 years we have never seen more in the league. You are ace. Thank you 👏👏👏💚
It is with deep sadness that we share the news that former player Adam Jackson passed away at the weekend.
Adam started the season with us & had many close friends within the
#GreenArmy
- we will remember him for not just his football ability but also his infectious personality.
Just a privilege to spend the morning with our friends
@LincolnCity_FC
talking all things footy and watching the lads go through their drills. Great club, lovely selfless people. And a huge source of learning and inspiration for us. Thanks to all 🔴⚪️🟢⚫️
Final announcement for the day and it's a biggie. Grandson of Chairman, Brian Rowland, and son of Club legend Paul Ward,
@wardy3393
returns to help in the battle to get us up the league! Great to have you back Charlie.
#bleedsgreen
#GreenArmy
#stfc
Saturday's appearance saw
@jtshawesq1979
go one clear of Paul Ward as the Club's second highest number of appearances with 520. He now only needs another 150 to go ahead of the legend that is Brian Rowland!!!
#GreenArmy
#stfc
#oldman
FULL-TIME: GREENS 2-0 LOUGHBOROUGH
That is huge from the Greens as goals from Joe Smith and Akeel Francis see the league leaders defeated at the Longwater Stadium!
Safe journey home one and all! 💚
@Sleafordian
🟢⚫️🔴⚪️ WHAT A NIGHT!
Final score
@SleafordTownFC
1
@LincolnCity_FC
2
4️⃣4️⃣6️⃣ in attendance 👏👏👏
What a way to open The Longwater Stadium at Eslaforde Park
@LongwaterConstr
Huge thanks to Lincoln City and everyone that came to support 💚♥️
Inductee number two ⬇️⬇️
#100YearsOfSleaford
#HallOfFame
Our record goalscorer and second only to Brian in the appearances chart. Manager and now director … pulls a mean pint too!
We give you ‘scorey’
@jtshawesq1979
👏👏🏆💚
Morning!
#100YearsOfSleaford
#HallOfFame
Let’s start this right.
Our first inductee and surely the right choice. Absolute legend & green stalwart Brian Rowland.
60 years with the club, record appearance holder, serial winner as a manager, chairman and club president 👏👏🏆💚
Following the appointment of Tom as First Team Manager, we are delighted to announce his back room team ⬇️
Allan Ross - Assistant Manager
Garry Doran - GK Coach & First Team Player
Chris Morley - Kit Man
#GreenArmy
🟢⚫️💚
Guaranteed 👊💚
We are now guaranteed our highest finish in our 100 year history. Record wins and record points. Just brilliant Greens 👏👏
Let’s keep this going 💚
Further to yesterday's announcement we can follow up with the news that goal machine
@tunstall_9
has agreed a return to the Club and will go straight into the squad ahead of Saturday's match. Welcome back Liam.
#TunstallReturns
#GreenArmy
#stfc
200 Club... 🤩
Just the 1388 Sleaford Town appearances in this photo... 🤯
Dad Paul Ward (519) and Grandad Brian Rowland (669) presented Club Captain Charlie Ward with a bottle to mark his 200th Greens appearance on Saturday afternoon!
Congratulations
@wardy3393
! 💚
We said you’d love this 💚💚💚
We are delighted to announce the signing of deadly Danny Durkin who has scored 20 in 22 games so far this season.
The former Grantham, Spalding & Harrowby striker is a welcome addition to the squad. Let’s see those goals Danny.
#WelcomeDurks
We are delighted to confirm the marquee signing of powerful forward
@GreggSmith10
!
Joining from our friends
@granthamtownfc
, Gregg will add goals on the pitch and significant experience from an impressive non-league career to our management team.
Welcome, Gregg!
#ItsABigOne
➡️ NEW SIGNING!
We are pleased to welcome Sleaford based Han Stevens on loan from
@bostonunited
!
The young midfielder joins us after making his Pilgrims debut a couple of weeks ago against Blyth Spartans. He also has caps with Gibraltar at youth level!
Welcome Han! 💚
FURTHER BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT - TOM WARD
24 hours can be a long time in football. It’s an emotional game because we all care deeply.
Lots of lengthy conversations have taken place over the last few hours which have served us well in refocusing and realigning as a club.
Delighted to announce the new coaching team that will assist Tom next season ⬇️⬇️⬇️
The Gaffer will be joined by Louis Bland and Paul Rawdon at the wheel - hoping to steer the
#GreenArmy
through a successful campaign.
Welcome Louis and Paul 💚💚
MAN OF THE MATCH 💚
Joe Braithwaite was awarded man of the match last night and was presented with his award by Thomas of match sponsors
@Sleafordian
. Thanks as always for your support! 💚
BIG LOVE TO JAY 💚💚💚
Let’s send club legend and Director
@jtshawesq1979
our love
#GreenArmy
for his operation tomorrow.
Best wishes Shawry for a speedy recovery, see you again very soon 🟢⚫️💚
NEW SIGNING GREENS 😁💚
We welcome Finlay Armond to the
#GreenArmy
👊
The Sleaford based player most recently played in the USA at Queens University and has played for Boston United.
Finlay joins the squad for today’s match
#WelcomeFin
💚
Exciting times at Eslaforde Park! We are pleased to announce that
@WedgwoodNigel
and
@dwecintouch
will be joining the
#GreenArmy
as Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively with Brian Rowland moving back to his position as Club President.
#STFC
Welcome to our 21/22 squad, with a few more additions still to come! After a tough couple of years, our new journey starts Wednesday night away at Pinchbeck. Although still tough times ahead, we will as a club try our very best on and off the pitch for you all!!💚💚💚💚
Absolutely delighted to announce the capture of Joe Smith from rivals Boston Town.
Joe is a high intensity midfielder with an eye for goal, making him one of the top players in the UCL.
Signing Joe is a real statement of intent from us, and we are thrilled to have him with us.
Our Sian. We say farewell to Sian ahead of the new season as she joins our friends at Grantham Town full time.
Thank you so much for keeping us safe and well. I hope we helped make your first season in football a blast. You’ll always be our Sian, don’t be a stranger 💚
FULL-TIME: BOSTON TOWN 0-2 SLEAFORD TOWN
A really competitive encounter is settled by goals from Jacob Fenton and Joey Smith - what a fantastic result for the Greens!
Have a safe journey home everyone! 💚💚
@Sleafordian
As we approach kick-off, we'll be observing a minutes silence in the memory of Adam Jackson.
The players will also be wearing black armbands this evening in tribute.
Rest peacefully Adam, you are so dearly loved. 💚
FULL-TIME: GREENS 2-1 BOSTON
A brilliant, battling derby day victory for the Greens with Joe Smith the hero, scoring a brace!
Safe journey home one and all! 💚
@Sleafordian
IT’S RODRIGO TIME 🔥🔥🔥
Welcome back to the
#GreenArmy
Rodders
@rodrigosilva711
💚
Greens, you’ll remember he shone so brightly in a loan spell last season ⚽️⚽️ - YOU’RE WELCOME 😀💚
Straight into tomorrow’s match day squad 💪
#LightningRod
We are delighted to announce that Dean Williams will be staying with us as Chairman. Since Nigel’s departure, Dean has been leading a restructure of the Board and has initiated a consortium of investment that will help support and safeguard our club alongside our ambitions.
Rodrigo Goncalves joins us on a 1 month loan from Stamford.
Previously at Grantham with Tom Ward, he excelled at academy level, scoring 46 goals & securing the golden boot & a contract at the Gingerbreads.
The Portuguese forward will add pace, flare & goals to our attack.
We're sad to confirm that Jacob Fenton has departed the Greens this afternoon for opportunities higher up the pyramid.
Jacob has been a huge part of everything we've achieved over the last 18 months, and we, of course, wish him all the best!
#100YearsOfSleaford
#HallOfFame
Next to join Brian Rowland, Jamie Shaw, Paul Ward and Roy Raithby is … Andy Wilkinson 👏👏
Some goal to game ratio that is Andy. Up front with Shawry and Roy?
Welcome to the
#HallOfFame
🏆💚
FULL-TIME: GREENS 4-2 SELSTON
A real battle out there and fair play to
@SelstonFC
, who gave a really good account of themselves. Goals from Fenton, Francis and a Rushen brace overturn a brace from Jordan Black.
Safe journey home one and all! 💚
@Sleafordian
We are pleased to welcome Tristan Drummond (
@Tr1st4n123
) from
@GainsTrinityFC
. Tristan impressed on Wednesday night, keeping a clean sheet against Lincoln City, and
@wardy_5
has acted quickly to secure his signature.
Class is permanent.
@jtshawesq1979
scores twice as
@SleafordRangers
Veterans win 6-3 and go top of the league. Well done chaps 👏👏👏💚
And ‘scorey’ … that’s 2️⃣6️⃣9️⃣and counting 👍⚽️💚
🍾 A huge congratulations to Joe Braithwaite, who registered his 200th Greens appearance in the 3-1 victory over
@LboroStudentsFC
yesterday!
Braith was presented a bottle by club legend and assistant manager Paul Ward!
Congratulations,
@joebraithwaite8
! 💚
FULL-TIME: GREENS 3-1 WISBECH
A stellar second half from the Greens sees a first victory of 2023 with goals from Fenton, Rodrigo and Smith securing the haul!
Safe journey home one and all!
@Sleafordian
Now we know most of you are very familiar with Tom
@wardy_5
but for those who aren’t … he’s had a glittering non-league playing career at the very highest level. Playing for Boston Utd, Gainsborough, Kings Lynn, Grantham (also as coach) and Tamworth …
This is not just a shirt. This is more.
Mental health is part of all of us.
Introducing your Greens home shirt for 2023/24 - sponsored by our friends at Positively Life &
@CastlePrint_UK
.
An important reminder that you’re
#NeverAlone
. Not just a footy club, but a family too 💚
🏆 PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Today's Player of the Match was awarded to our all-action midfield dynamo Joe Smith!
Joe is pictured with Sam and Josh of
@CastlePrint_UK
following today's 2-0 victory over
@LboroStudentsFC
.
Congratulations,
@joeysmith1990
! 💚
ONE YEAR WITH THE GAFFER 💚
This weekend marks one year with
@wardy_5
at the helm.
Happy anniversary gaffer and thank you. Here’s to more moments to come
#LetsCreateHistory
🎉🥂💚
FT: NEWARK & SHERWOOD UNITED 1-4 SLEAFORD TOWN
A brilliant second half performance means we leave Station Road with all three points!
We have a break before our next game at
@LeicNirvana
on Saturday 27th at 3PM.
In the meantime have a safe journey home! 💚
@Sleafordian
Here we go then. The Club are delighted to announce that we have been able to convince
@ArchieMoyses
to return to Eslaforde Park. Welcome back Archie, it's great to have you back with the
#GreenArmy
#stfc
Massive win as it finishes 4-2. Great effort by the lads on a very heavy pitch. Real credit to
@Official_LTFC
for getting the game on in difficult conditions
#GreenArmy
#stfc
Ta-da! Introducing our new look!
The Carre’s shield remains prominent.
The agricultural links are referenced by the ear of wheat either side of the circle.
The eagle sits proudly above the shield but is facing forward looking towards the future.
Some really important signings last night. Great to welcome
@wardy3393
back to the Club and some of last season's stalwarts signing back on. Full details on the website. More to follow in the coming week.
#GreenArmy
#stfc
Unfortunately we at Sleaford Town have had to make the difficult decision to ask the league to postpone our fixtures whilst we remain in Tier 3 for both financial and ethical reasons. We hope to be back playing as soon as circumstances permit.
#GreenArmy
Congratulations to our Player Of The Match from today’s 3-2 victory over
@QuornAFC
- Rodrigo Goncalves
@rodrigosilva711
- what a debut.
Bubbly presented by Chris from our wonderful main stand sponsors Morriss and Shaw, and of course mini Chris’ 🟢⚫️💚