Bucks away day falls victim
AFC Telford United's pre-season friendly against Gloucester City today was abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch. AFC Telford United's pre-season friendly against Gloucester City today was abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch. The Bucks had been due to travel down the M5 to tackle the Southern League Premier Division club today. But the heavy rain which has deluged the region in the past 24 hours and forced the closure of the M5 meant there is no prospect of the game going ahead. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
But the heavy rain which has deluged the region in the past 24 hours and forced the closure of the M5 meant there is no prospect of the game going ahead.
Meanwhile AFC Telford United's Supporters' Trust is looking for a new chairman after Anthony Goodwin stepped down from the role due to work commitments.
Goodwin has been heavily involved with the Trust from its inception, and has worked closely with the club's Board on several projects - including the appointment of Rob Smith to succeed Bernard McNally as manager.
But Goodwin now spends much of his time away from the area and has decided to pass the reins on to someone better placed for the day-to-day demands of the role.
He will remain active with the Trust however, and his company Food Management Solutions has sponsored the club's training kit and matchday programmes for the coming season.
"Unfortunately, my increased business commitments and current client profile means I am currently based in Norfolk five days a week," said Goodwin.
"This has meant that I have reluctantly had to stand down from the chairmanship of the Supporters' Trust. I still intend to remain on the Trust Board and wish my successor all the very best. "
Club chairman Lee Carter added: "It is sad that Anthony can no longer continue as Trust chairman, however, this sponsorship deal represents his continued commitment and belief in the club. Anthony's input is very important to the club."