The award of £1,600 from the Football Foundation was dependent on the Ground-staff taking and passing the Football Groundsman Maintenance Course awarded by the Grounds Management Association.

Above is a photo of father and son, Rob and Mike Filer proudly displaying their pass certificates.

First team training starts on Tuesday, 21st June at 6.30 pm onwards and each Tuesday and Thursday with the first friendly at Old Sodbury on Thursday, 30th June kick-off 7 pm.

85% of last season squad have been retained and details of new signings will be announced in the week.