Latest news with #FATrophy
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Carlisle United prospect makes non-league switch
Former Carlisle United prospect Cameron Salkeld has made FA Trophy finalists Spennymoor Town his latest destination. The midfielder has joined the National League North club ahead of the 2025/26 season. Advertisement It follows his departure from fellow sixth-tier club Darlington. Salkeld, who came through the youth side at Carlisle and made two first-team appearances, scoring once, had been with Darlo for the last two years. Now he makes the switch to another north east outfit. Spennymoor boss Graeme Lee has welcomed the arrival of the former Blue to the Brewery Field. 'The way Cam plays the game suits us down to the ground,' said Lee in a club statement. 'I've said it numerous times that we're at our best when we play with real intensity, and Cam does that with his work rate and the distances he covers during games. Advertisement 'He is full of running, has great ability, good experience and can play in a few different roles so he's someone we're delighted to be adding to our squad for 2025/26.' Salkeld's two senior outings for Carlisle came in the EFL Trophy under Keith Curle in the 2016/17 campaign. He made his debut at 17 as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers' Under-21s in October 2016 before, a month later, coming off the bench to score in a 4-2 win over Fleetwood Town. He also impressed for United's youth team as they reached the fourth round in the same season. He moved on from Carlisle in 2018 and has since had spells at Gateshead, Greenock Morton, Ayr United and Clyde before joining Darlington in 2023. Spennymoor finished ninth in National League North last season as well as reaching the FA Trophy final, where they lost 3-0 to Aldershot Town at Wembley.
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Former EFL club release statement after ‘very strange' delay in filing accounts leaves fans fearing the worst
Fans have been left disappointed by the statement released FINANCIAL CONCERN Former EFL club release statement after 'very strange' delay in filing accounts leaves fans fearing the worst Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER League Two club Aldershot Town have released a statement amid concerns over the filing of their accounts to Companies House. Aldershot, who finished 16th in the National League this season, are overdue for the publication of their accounts for the last financial year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aldershot Town have released a statement after being late to file their financial accounts Credit: PA:Press Association The late publication of their accounts has led to the company being issued a notice for compulsory strike-off. A strike-off notice, which removes a company from the official register, effectively means a company ceases to exist as a legal entity if followed through. Aldershot are able to object to the strike-off and try and explain their situation to Companies House before the action is carried out against the business. Aldershot fans have voiced their concern online around the emergence of a compulsory strike-off notice appearing on the club's Companies House page, prompting a response from the club itself. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL IRON GRIT Former Championship club win promotion to National League after nightmare decade A statement issued on X by the club's official account read: "The Club is aware of recent comments on social media regarding the delay in filing our annual accounts with Companies House. "The Club want to reassure our supporters and stakeholders that there is no cause for concern. "The delay, whilst regrettable, is administrative and the result of a migration to a new accounting system. "The transition has taken longer and proved more challenging than anticipated, but our finance team is working closely with our auditors/accountants to finalise the accounts, which we expect to file within the next seven days." CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Fans are still concerned by the situation with one supporter labelling it as "very strange". While a second wrote: "For full transparency, I think all of us fans would like to see how the accounts are doing". And a third added: "Well that eases no one's mind…" Aldershot won their first piece of silverware in nearly 20 years this season as they lifted the FA Trophy thanks to a 3-0 victory over Spennymoor Town at Wembley. The Shots have been trying to make a return to the EFL since their relegation from League Two in 2013, but are resigned to a 13th consecutive National League season following their 16th placed finish this term.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Former EFL club release statement after ‘very strange' delay in filing accounts leaves fans fearing the worst
FORMER League Two club Aldershot Town have released a statement amid concerns over the filing of their accounts to Companies House. Aldershot, who finished 16th in the National League this season, are overdue for the publication of their accounts for the last financial year. 2 Aldershot Town have released a statement after being late to file their financial accounts Credit: PA:Press Association The late publication of their accounts has led to the company being issued a notice for compulsory strike-off. A strike-off notice, which removes a company from the official register, effectively means a company ceases to exist as a legal entity if followed through. Aldershot are able to object to the strike-off and try and explain their situation to Companies House before the action is carried out against the business. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL A statement issued on X by the club's official account read: "The Club is aware of recent comments on social media regarding the delay in filing our annual accounts with Companies House. "The Club want to reassure our supporters and stakeholders that there is no cause for concern. "The delay, whilst regrettable, is administrative and the result of a migration to a new accounting system. "The transition has taken longer and proved more challenging than anticipated, but our finance team is working closely with our auditors/accountants to finalise the accounts, which we expect to file within the next seven days." Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Fans are still concerned by the situation with one supporter labelling it as "very strange". While a second wrote: "For full transparency, I think all of us fans would like to see how the accounts are doing". And a third added: "Well that eases no one's mind…" Aldershot won their first piece of silverware in nearly 20 years this season as The Shots have been trying to make a return to the EFL since their relegation from League Two in 2013, but are resigned to a 13th consecutive National League season following their 16th placed finish this term. 2 Aldershot won the FA Trophy this season Credit: Alamy
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Halifax boss Millington steps down
Halifax boss Chris Millington has stepped down after three seasons. The 49-year-old had been in charge of the National League side since May 2022 when he changed roles from assistant manager after Pete Wild left for Barrow. He twice led the Shaymen to top seven finishes and guided them to FA Trophy victory in 2023. "I am devastated that I will not be the man to lead Halifax Town back to the EFL but I believe the time is right for a change of manager," he told the club website. "The club needs a manager to come and build on the solid foundation and positive reputation that has been built over the last six years. "The club will always hold a special place in my heart and I wish everyone connected all the best."
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
'You have to work that little bit smarter' - Bromley boss Andy Woodman on EFL
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Andy Woodman has elevated Bromley to new heights since leaving his previous hole as head of goalkeeping at Arsenal in 2021 but is still hungry for more Andy Woodman is no stranger to a final at Wembley. In fact, the Bromley boss has become somewhat of a play-off connoisseur since swapping the glitz and glamour of Arsenal for Hayes Lane. This marks just the second time in five seasons since Woodman's arrival in the spring of 2021 that the Ravens have not been in the thick of the end of season promotion party. Understandable, perhaps, given that last year Bromley were promoted to the EFL for the first time in their proud history after striking it rich under Wembley's famous arch. Not quite. Woodman will be sitting in the stands watching AFC Wimbledon and Walsall slug it out for a place in the third tier still smarting over the five points that would have clinched Bromley a golden ticket. The 53-year-old, who claimed the FA Trophy as compensation in the only previous campaign where Bromley missed out on the top seven during his tenure, admits: "I can't tell you how much I've struggled with not getting in there. The chairman sat down with me to try and keep me sort of sane with it. But I was devastated we couldn't get there." Listening to Woodman, you wouldn't guess you were talking to the manager of a club with a bottom two budget. Even in the National League, the Ravens were effectively boxing Goliath without gloves with a bottom five budget. For a 20-year veteran coach who has spent the majority of his polished career operating at some of the Premier League's elite clubs, Woodman has adapted quickly to the reality of the lower levels. Just like his playing days, he doesn't mind getting his hands dirty. "It means you have to work that little bit smarter and that little bit harder," Woodman says. "But I'm blessed: I've been in this game 37 years and I've benefitted greatly from working at top, top clubs." The wealth of experience Woodman brought from his extensive coaching career came hand in hand with a loaded black book of contacts. Relationships with club officials and loan managers - some stretching all the way back to his playing days - have given Bromley far more bang for their buck at the lower end of the footballing food chain. Both club and manager have since been bolstered by a burgeoning reputation for player development. 16 academy products have earned debuts during Woodman's reign. Significant transfers have followed for homegrown talent: Ben Krauhaus, a talented 20-year-old winger, joined Brentford in January before being loaned back. Kellen Fisher has flourished at Norwich City and the vultures are already sizing up the 21-year-old right-back for a multi-million pound transfer. That has been just as sweet - if not more so - than the points and the accolades. "I would go as far as to say that these are respected football people that trust me and us as a club with their players. And they've seen what we can do with their young players. "My duty of care while these young footballers are with me is to make sure that they maximise their potential and go on to have good careers. I really pride myself on that. Seeing [players like Krauhaus and Fisher move on] is my reward." This time last year Woodman was piecing together a powerpoint consisting of clippings from various media outlets and channels writing the club off as relegation fodder. Despite being within his rights to do so, there is no gloating after emphatically proving the outside world wrong. Instead, he and the club are locked in on ensuring they do not fall victim to the latest obstacle in their path: the notorious second-season syndrome. "We know what to expect; it's down to us to make sure that we're prepared," Woodman reasons. "When we were in the National League the time the ball was in play [on average] was 49 minutes. In the league this year it was 71 minutes. So a huge difference and probably my biggest takeaway [of the season]. "The high-speed running was another level. We were a seriously fit team in the National League, but the high-speed running was so much more than what we'd put in. We were one of the fittest teams; we were probably 5KM down compared to League Two. We've bridged that, now we have to go up again another gear." Woodman is an engaging character. But there is substance behind the anecdotes; an edge behind the smile. When the conversation turns to ideologies in an era where some coaches willl brazenly stick to their principles no matter what, Woodman is an advocate for adaptability. "There was a point in the season where we tried to keep the ball and maybe control games better. And all of our numbers dropped. "We have not got players that are on Man City's level. So we have to play to our strengths; our strengths are pace, energy, getting it down the sides and getting crosses in the box. Keeping teams locked in their own half." "Set-pieces are a big part [of the modern game]," he adds. "We've looked at Arsenal: they've been unbelievable at set pieces and it's been huge for them. It's become a part of the game we take really seriously and we work really hard on every element of them; throw-ins, goal kicks, free kicks. Everything. We don't just lump it in the box; a lot of work and effort and thought goes into them." Ambition is another thing neither he nor the club are short of. When Woodman was approached by Robin Stanton-Gleaves, the club were established in the fifth tier but had never reached the play-offs at that level. Their target for the club back then was League One - that hasn't changed. After licking his wounds over the summer, Woodman and Bromley - small budget and all - will come again. He feels both he and the club are adequate enough to grace a higher level. More club records set this season - the highest league finish in their history and reaching the FA Cup third round for the first time - are indicators they are moving in the right direction. "I want to grow but you've got to be realistic," says Woodman. "You're not just going to get a Championship job, let alone a Premier League one. You've got to work through the leagues [for it]. "I look at someone I know really well, Chris Wilder: he's a bit of an inspiration to me. And Eddie Howe. They've done that and look at the success they've had. "So I look at them and as much as people might think that's a bit of dream world, but I look at those guys and the way they've gone about their journey and that's what I want to replicate. And why shouldn't I?"
