Following a challenging start to life in the Hellenic League Division One, Bromyard Town would like to provide supporters with an update on our First Team squad and backroom staff as we move into the next stage of the 2026/27 season.

Last season was an incredibly successful one for the club, culminating in promotion and the opportunity to compete at Step 6. As expected, the step up has brought new challenges and, during the opening weeks of the campaign, there have been a number of changes to the group.

Our focus now is on creating a committed, competitive and consistent squad capable of adapting to the demands of the level and representing Bromyard Town in the right way.

Player Departures

As announced last week, following an approach from Step 5 side Pershore Town, last season's top goalscorer Ben Cowlishaw has left the club.

Ben was a huge part of last season's championship-winning side, scoring 28 goals during the campaign. His contribution to Bromyard Town over his two spells with the club has been outstanding and we wish him every success as he takes the opportunity to test himself at Step 5.

Over recent days, Matt Patrick-Rivers and Harry Lewis have also decided to leave the First Team.

Harry has made the decision to take a break from football, while Matt will be seeking a new challenge elsewhere. Both players have a long history with Bromyard Town and have given a great deal to the club during their time here. Both players are Wall’s longest serving, having been with the club since he joined 3 years ago. We thank them for their commitment and contribution and wish them both the very best with whatever comes next.

We would also like to recognise several players who departed either ahead of the new campaign or during the opening weeks of the season.

Last season's club captain Curt Townley, alongside Ollie Thompson, Ethan Glover and Callum Kinsella, have all moved on.

Each played their part in the club's journey and contributed to a hugely memorable period for Bromyard Town, culminating in last season's title and promotion. We thank all of them for their efforts in a Bromyard shirt and wish them every success for the future.

The Squad Moving Forward

The departures of a number of players from last season's squad have naturally meant changes to the group, and we have worked hard to make a number of additions to support our transition into Step 6 football.

The early weeks of the season have provided valuable lessons about the demands of Hellenic League Division One football. Our priority now is to establish greater consistency and build around a group of players committed to what we are trying to achieve.

Our current First Team squad is:

GOALKEEPERS

Ryan Williams
Alex Rhodes

DEFENDERS

Nath Myers
Liam Higgins
Dan Green
Dec Bibb
Lukasz Cembruch
Josh Schuck
Callum Clayton

MIDFIELDERS

Josh Bellamy
Louis Humphries
Aston Amies
Ollie Taylor-Bradley
Danny Barnes
Reece Day
Matt Fusco
Fin Holliday
Morgan Wood

ATTACKERS

Dan Olaloko
Zay Clarke
Jake Hollylee
Rich Smith
Jack Griffiths-Perry
Roman Griffin

As part of their continued development and to ensure opportunities for regular football, Morgan Wood is currently dual-registered with Worcester City Reserves, while Roman Griffin is dual-registered with Perrywood. Both players remain part of our First Team squad moving forward.

Changes to the First Team Staff

Alongside the changes to the playing squad, First Team Manager Jamie Wall has also made a number of additions to his backroom team as the club looks to strengthen its structure at Step 6.

We are delighted to welcome Jack Davies to the club as Assistant Manager. Jack joins following previous experience with Kempsey in the Herefordshire Premier Division and will work closely alongside Wall and the rest of the management team.

Jack Shilvock has also joined as Assistant First Team Coach. Jack will combine his role with his experience at HOW College as he continues to develop within the coaching environment and adds further support to the First Team setup.

We are also delighted to welcome Jenna Flintoff, who has joined the club on a short-term basis as Sports Therapist ahead of her move to Australia.

With Jenna due to leave in October, the club will be looking to appoint a Sports Therapist to take over the role, with this being a paid position. Further information regarding the vacancy will be released shortly.

Adam Lapajne, Ellie Woodhall and Keith Higgins will all continue in their respective roles within the First Team setup and remain important members of the team behind the team.

Finally, George Hemmings has moved on from the club as he looks to further pursue his career in football analysis higher up the football pyramid. We thank George for his contribution to Bromyard Town and wish him every success with the next stage of his career.

Building for the Challenge Ahead

A word from Manager Jamie Wall

“There is no hiding from the fact that our introduction to Step 6 has been difficult at times.

However, promotion was always going to bring a period of transition. The standard is higher, the demands are greater and we are learning more about what is required at this level with every game.

What last season demonstrated is what can be achieved when everyone associated with Bromyard Town pulls in the same direction. The objective now is to create that consistency again.

With a more settled playing squad and an expanded First Team staff structure, our attention is firmly on moving forward, improving and establishing Bromyard Town at this level.

We have a group that wants to be here, wants to compete and wants to continue pushing the club forward. There is a long season ahead and plenty of football still to be played.

Thank you, as always, to our supporters, sponsors and volunteers for continuing to get behind the club as we embark on this next chapter.”

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