TALKMOOR
The official digital matchday programme of Solihull Moors FC
SOLIHULL MOORS vs YORK CITY
MATCHDAY ELEVEN
CLUBDIRECTORY
Solihull Moors Football Club CIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Solihull Moors Holdings CIC which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of the ultimate parent company, Solihull Moors Group Limited, Darryl Eales, Timothy Murphy and Calvin Barnett are the largest shareholders whose individual shareholdings exceed 10%.
Founded: 2007
Ground: Damson Park
Telephone: 0121 705 6770
Full Members of The Football Association of The National League Affiliated to: Birmingham Football Association
Club Colours: Yellow & Blue Away Colours: White & Red
Main Sponsor: LivingWell/VEXT
Directory
Chairman: Darryl Eales
Vice-Chairman: Tim Murphy
Directors: Nick Wheelwright, Cheryl Cooper, James McLaughlin, Calvin Barrett, Stephen Ward
Operations Director: Richard Blackmore
Club Secretary: Ian Silvester
Director of Football: Stephen Ward
Head Coach: Andy Whing
Assistant Coach: Craig Pead
Goalkeeper Coach: Kevin Poole
CEO of the Foundation: Becci Fox
Head of Youth & Juniors: Jordan Murphy
Head of Commercial: Bradley Rice
Media Executive: Seb Mannell
Head of Youth Development: Mike Fowler
Honours Best FA Cup performance: Second Round - 2016–17, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21
Best FA Trophy performance: Quarter-finals2021–22
Best Birmingham Senior Cup performance: Champions - 2015–16
Best League performance: 2nd - National League - 2018–19
Biggest League win: 7–2 v Corby Town - 12
February 2011
Record attendance: 4,026 v Chesterfield - 29
May 2022
SOLIHULL MOORS F.C.
THE FOREST END
SMFC SEARCH POLICY
Kindly note that all supporters will be subject to a pat down search upon entering the stadium
Muster Point A - Located on VIP Car Park A
Muster Point B - Located on Car Park B
Muster Point C - Located at Turnstiles 7+8
SMFC CCTV POLICY
Kindly note that images are being monitored throughout the stadium for the purpose of crime prevention and public safety
Muster Point D - Located at the corner of The Forest End and Damson Homes Stands
EALES DARRYL
Welcome to tonight’s game against York City and it’s a great pleasure to host their supporters, players and officials.
As you are no doubt aware, the game on Saturday was overshadowed by the statement made on Friday which raised a series of important concerns and frustrations being experienced by Moors Women’s first team.
The situation is complex because Moors Women’s are part of the Solihull Moors Foundation and hence the club has no day to day involvement or, indeed, any direct jurisdiction.
There are certainly no winners in such a situation and as Chairman of the club and a big supporter of the Foundation, I am dismayed that collectively we find ourselves in such a position which should have been resolved by compromise, dialogue and understanding others point of view. This is our collective failure.
The above having been said, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and friendly community club and, with the concerns being raised, I immediately sought a meeting with the Foundation and representatives of the Women’s team.
The meeting was held on Sunday and I felt was very positive. It was acknowledged that the club had no prior knowledge of many of the issues raised and hence it was somewhat unfair to bracket the club as in someway responsible.
I think anyone who knows me will confirm, that once I am aware of an issue, I will ensure it is discussed and resolved, one way or another, and quickly.
The meeting on Sunday clearly demonstrated one fundamental issue - poor communication channels - and we have now addressed this immediately such that any future issues will be dealt with rapidly.
As I say, the meeting was positive, amicable and most of all, everyone was as one in their love for and desire to support the club and the Foundation and everyone resolved to do better collectively.
To remind everyone, our Foundation does a superb job in supporting the local community, schools and people especially through promoting participation, inclusion and diversity through sport, especially helping the disadvantaged and underprivileged.
It was the Foundation that set up the Women’s pathway and they have a dedicated team of volunteers who achieve remarkable outcomes but the issues raised remind all of us all that we can never be complacent and must always try to do better.
The club supports the Foundation in every way it can and I think everyone knows that it is close to my heart.
EALES DARRYL
Indeed it is a key reason why I have dedicated the last 6 years in trying to build Moors - club and Foundation - on and off the pitch.We have come a long way over this period and will now take on board and review how we can work better together as we all share a love of this wonderful community club.
The issues raised by the Women’s team are now being addressed collectively and positively - and, equally importantly, privately.
One immediate action was to switch the Women’s first team game to the Damson Park stadium pitch tomorrow which allows the game to go ahead.
I’d like to apologise to the Youth and Junior teams whose training sessions have had to be postponed and thank the Foundation and club staff who have offered to work extra hours enable the game to go ahead.
This is a true team effort which exemplifies what we can achieve when we all work together in a spirit of co-operation.I will personally ensure all remaining issues are discussed and will make myself available to the Women’s team management and players so that any concerns in future can be raised directly with me.
Accentuating the positive, I feel this provides a timely opportunity to really focus on the club working with the Foundation to reassess how our women’s pathway can be developed to create the best opportunity for girls in the local community to participate in competitive football.
Any agreed solution needs to be sustainable and to be successful Both these elements can be achieved through us working collectively together and we will continue to talk with all of the stakeholders to get the right structure in place to make this happen
In the meantime, please give the Foundation your full and vociferous support as they really are a force for good in the local community.
Best wishes,
Darryl Eales
HOME & AWAY SHIRTS ON SALE
MATCH ACTION
SOLIHULLMOORS SOUTHEND 1 2
Solihull Moors suffered consecutive home defeats in the National League as they were beaten 4-2 by Southend United in an enthralling encounter at Damson Park.
The away side continued their ascendency and broke the deadlock in the 19th minute when Adam Crowther’s long-range pass was beautifully controlled by Keenan Appiah-Forson, who cut inside the penalty area and placed his effort into the far corner.
The home side was punished for lacking attacking verve when Southend doubled their lead before the half-hour as Pepple picked up the ball on the edge of the area and unleashed an inch-perfect strike into the bottom corner.
The Moors were then given a lifeline when Wilkinson’s excellent hold-up play fed Sam Bowen, who powered in his first goal of the season to revive the game.
Hello and welcome to all home and visiting York fans from the Solihull Moors Supporters Association. Please see below details of the activities we have planned for the upcoming matchday and some information on away travel Matchday Activities
Star of the Day Interview- a member of the supporters association will interview one of the players or a key member of matchday staff for about 5-10 minutes at 2:30pm in Trevor Stevens Suite
SMSA Man of the Match Interview- in the Trevor Stevens Suite after Full Time (Matthew Warburton picture above with his award after the Wealdstone game) Upcoming Away Travel
Saturday 5th October- Oldham
Saturday 26th October- Gateshead
Saturday 16th November- Ebbsfleet
Spaces on all these coaches are now available on the club website: https://solihullmoorsfc.ticketco.events/uk/en or you can contact the away travel number 07988 579 408 or speak to any SMSA Committee Member f or further details
Contact us
Email: yoursmsa@gmail.com or speak to any member of the SMSA Committee at Home or Away Games
FROMTHE ARCHIVES
HUDLIN WONDER
SATURDAY 19TH DEC 2020 BUILDBASE FA TROPHY
SOLIHULLMOORS 4 0 FARSLEYCELTIC
STARTING XI
Ryan Boot
Jamie Ward
Tyrone Williams
Jordan Piggott
Mitch Hancox
Jordan Cranston
Callum Maycock
Stephen Gleeson
James Ball
Joe Sbarra
Kyle Hudlin
SUBS
Osborne, Coxe, Archer, Clayton, Donawa, Pearce, Usher-Shipway
Kyle Hudlin’s moment of brilliance helped fire Moors to a 4-0 victory over National League North side Farsley Celtic in the FA Trophy Third Round on Saturday.
Then with the half lacking any real quality, Hudlin came to the fore. Collecting the ball from Stephen Gleeson, he turned and from 20 yards, struck a curling effort into the top corner.
It was a moment of class from the 20-year-old, one which lit up a very tight first half and saw Shan’s side take a 1-0 lead into the break.
One for the dubious goals committee but there was no doubting Archer’s next contribution, a low driven strike which gave Moors their third goal of the game.
And substitute Archer was heavily involved in the home side’s fourth, his neat low cut-back was well-tucked home by Hancox.
ACTIONSHOTSWITHDICKY!
Photographer Richard ‘Dicky’ King chose his five best photos from Saturday’s defeat to Southend United.
1/ Jordan Tunnicliffe having a bit of trouble with his shorts during the warm-up, these are the moments many of the supporters miss, but being able as a photographer and being up close they’re rather easier for me to spot.
2/ One you don’t see very often Soli and Mr. Chairman as I usually address him together, this kills off any rumours that Soli and Darryl are one and the same.
3/ My son Tom was shooting this game with me, something I enjoy doing, he usually does the ‘Sharp End’ and I cover the ‘Booty End’ this gives me a chance to get pictures of the defence, in this one Alex Whitmore is dueling, ready to head the ball.
ACTIONSHOTSWITHDICKY!
4/ Whilst doing the defending end it gives me a chance to wander around a bit, as Tom has any goal celebrations covered, in this one ‘The Gaffer’ is deep in thought silhouetted against the newly named ‘Forest End’ signage.
5/ Laurie Walker in full flight taking a goal kick, great body shape and both feet off the ground makes it a nice photograph, nicely framed and un-edited , just what I like.
The Football Foundation is the Premier League, The FA and the Government’s charity.
We award grants and work with partners to deliver outstanding grassroots football facilities across England. Search Football Foundation to find out more.
PLAYERSPONSORS FIRST TEAM 2024/25
Laurie Walker Aaron Flahavan Alex Whitmore
James Clarke
Kade Craig
JordanTunnicliffe
Joel Shambrook
Kyle Morrison
Finn Howell Jacob Pinnington Joe Newton
Olly Tipton
STUARTMAYO
SOLIHULLMOORS FOUNDATION
On Saturday, we welcomed Sam and Ryan who are testicular cancer survivors.
They run social media pages on Facebook and Instagram (Cancer Lads) to support other men with cancer and also to raise awareness of different cancers.
The guys are planning on raising awareness of testicular cancer at all 92 English League stadiums whilst raising money for charities and raising awareness of the Teenage Cancer Trust and Trekstock.
At our match against Southend United, Sam and Ryan were on duty collecting donations from generous supporters
The monies raised will help support the vital work that is going on within the community of Solihull that promotes mental health and physical wellbeing to slow the most vulnerable to feel support and cared for .
In total, the duo raised over £250 for the Solihull Moors Foundation and the work they do within mental health.
The Club would like to thank Sam and Ryan for their efforts on Saturday.
WELCOME
Welcome to Damson Park, York City!
We’d like to thank all the visiting York City supporters who have made the 135 mile trip to the West Midlands for this afternoon’s match.
MEET THE BOSS
AdamHinshelwood
The attack-minded manager joined the Minstermen on a long-term deal in February 2024, following over six-years at Worthing FC. Hinshelwood’s promotion to the National League South was halted twice during both the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons, with their eventual promotion secured in 2022 after keeping up on their relentless title-winning form to complete a full season.
Hinshelwood also brought two key major staff members with him to the LNER Community Stadium, namely Gary Elphick and Cameron Morrison.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
LASTFIVE
0-0
3-0
2-1
2-0
ONES TO WATCH
0-2
Ollie Pearce joined the Minstermen from Worthing in 2024 following an incredibly successful six-year stint on England’s South Coast. After several years at Bognor Regis Town, Pearce made the move along the coast in 2018 to join The Rebels Six years later, with 245 appearances under his belt, Pearce departed The Rebels with 155 goals to his name to link up with City. Pearce initially scooped a Golden Boot (35 goals) and a place in the Premier Division Team of the Season, which added to his title winner’s medal in 2021/22.
Dipo Akinyemi joined for an undisclosed fee from Ayr United in the summer of 2023 after finishing the season as the Scottish Championship top scorer and Player of the Year. The forward scored 24 goals and made 11 assists in 45 appearances in all competitions in his 2022/23 campaign Akinyemi has previously been prolific in National League South with Welling United and Dulwich Hamlet too. A fans’ favourite at the LNER Community Stadium already, Akinyemi bagged 15 goals in his first Minstermen campaign to finish as top goalscorer and top assister.
OlliePearce
DipoAkinyemi
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MATCHDAY HOSPITALITY
The prestigious Jerroms Vice-Presidents Suite, located within the newly refurbished Damson Homes stand, has recently undergone a rather extensive makeover.
Distinguished guests have access to a private balcony where they will enjoy the game in premium seating on the halfway line.
The suite remains a first-class dining affair offering a high-quality three-course meal courtesy of The Forest Hotel
Guests will be greeted by our maître d' who will be at your service during your whole experience with us.
You will enjoy the company of the chairman and home & away directors. Bar and table service is available throughout your time with us serving a selection of premium wines, beers, spirits, and soft drinks.
Guests are encouraged to wear smart casual attire (no football shirts).
The match-by-match JVPS hospitality price will range from £75-£125 + VAT
COMING UP AT DAMSON PARK
BARNET
SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER - 3PM KO
TICKETS ON SALE
WOKING
WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER - 7:45PM KO
LIVE ON DAZN/NLTV - TICKETS TBA
ALTRINCHAM
SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER - 3PM KO TICKETS TBA
HARTLEPOOL UNITED
SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER - 3PM KO TICKETS TBA
ALDERSHOT TOWN
SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER - 3PM KO TICKETS TBA
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ON TICKETCO
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