CLUBDIRECTORY
Solihull Moors Football Club CIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Solihull MoorsHoldings CIC which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of the ultimate parent company, Solihull Moors Group Limited
Darryl Eales and Solihull MoorsInvestments
Limited are the two largest shareholders and the only shareholders whose shareholdings exceeds 10%.
The Company Registration Number is: 09196428
Key Information
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: Cheryl Cooper, James McLaughlin, Calvin Barrett, Stephen Ward, Mike Seabrook, Mike Turl, Simon Hawker, Benn Brown
Operations Director: Richard Blackmore
Club Secretary: Ian Silvester
Director of Football: Stephen Ward
Head Coach: Matt Taylor
Goalkeeper Coach: Kevin Poole
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, 2024-25
Best FA Trophy performance: Final 2023-24
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, 6-0 v Ebbsfleet United Record attendance: 4,026 v Chesterfield - 29 May 2022
BOXY
Boxy, a Social Enterprise Business set up by 12 Sixth Form Students at Kings Norton Sixth Form, is excited to launch its Football Boot Donation Programme, in its push to reduce waste whilst encouraging young people to participate in sports.
Boxy has been set up as part of the Young Enterprise Company Programme and as a social enterprise they trade for social and environmental purposes, with a dedication to reducing waste whilst promoting youth sports participation.
The Boxy Football Boot Donation programme aims to provide children in need with access to upcycled boots, ensuring they can participate in football regardless of financial constraints.
Jake Williams Managing Director of Boxy said “We believe that no young person should ever be declined the chance to partake in sports because they can’t afford the ridiculous price of a typical pair of football boots, and we hope our initiative will help young people and give them the opportunity to get involved in sports.”
How You Can Support
Have you got a spare pair of boots sitting around at your house collecting dust?
On the 22nd March, 2025, Boxy will be attending the Solihull Moors Football Club game against Yeovil Town, and will be positioned at the entrance to the club collecting any donations of second-hand football boots from members of the public, there will also be an opportunity to make financial donations, no matter how small, to support our initiative.
Boxy look forward to taking any boot donations off your hands and giving them a new lease of life.
Please support and follow the Boxy journey by following us on Instagram or TikTok @boxyboots or please contact us at: boxyboots@outlook.com
PLAYERSPONSORS FIRST TEAM 2024/25
Laurie Walker Aaron Flahavan Alex Whitmore James Clarke
Kade Craig
JordanTunnicliffe
Joel Shambrook
Finn Howell
Joe Newton
Olly Tipton
Tyler Bruck
Marcel Oakley
NatalieOakley
Megan Reesby
Fin Hodson Cox
Kevin Poole
Aaron Nesbeth
Malcolm Cowell
Matt Taylor
chairman notes
Welcome to one and all to today’s game against Yeovil Town and especially the players, supporters and officials from our visitors.
I’ll start today’s notes by echoing Richard Stearman’s comments after the loss against Tamworth in the Birmingham Senior Cup on Tuesday
Against a near full strength Tamworth side, our largely Academy populated side put in a stirling performance and the ultimate score line didn’t justice to what was a close game.
We come into today’s game after a resilient performance at Hartlepool last Saturday, where we gained a hard earned point.
Matt continues to need to juggle resources but hopefully Jamey Osborne will be back today although we are likely to still to be without Jack Stevens
This limits our options at the top end of the pitch but there is more promising news on this front, with Jack likely to be back next week, Conor Wilkinson back for the last 4 or 5 games of the season and I’m also delighted for Tahvon Campbell as he is back on the grass.
In the meantime, what an impact Manny Duku has made! Moreover he plays with a smile on his face and he is a pleasure to work with
With 9 games to go, we are aiming for a strong finish to the season, but this will need to be based on resilience and defensive organisation until our attacking options improve.
A surprising and disappointing feature of the season has been our inability to keep clean sheets. I think we have only done this 4 times this season when we are usually in the mid to high teens on this metric.
This is something Matt is acutely aware of and is actively addressing.
Today is also Non-League day so I hope we will welcome fans from all Midlands clubs to Moors today and hopefully increasing the gate and generating a great atmosphere
We are proud to welcome Acorns Children’s Hospice back to Damson Park for another special charity matchday. Supporting this incredible cause is a privilege, and we ’ re delighted to raise awareness and funds for the vital care they provide. Our players will wear bespoke Acorns shirts, and I encourage all Moors fans to get involved
In closing, I wanted to briefly pay my own respects to Eddie Jordan who sadly passed away this week
Eddie was an icon of Formula 1 and a trailblazer in so many respects. They truly broke the mould when they made Eddie and whilst not always politically correct, you always knew where you stood with him.
He was a great help to me when I was Chairman of the Marussia F1 team, albeit often questioning my sanity, and become a good friend. We even had a couple of business ventures together including the British heritage brand, Debrett’s, which we were and are in the process of relaunching.
Most of all, he was a constant reminder that life is wonderful, it is for living, that adversity should make you stronger and opportunities are everywhere if you open your eyes
He will be sadly missed by many but never ever forgotten.
Best wishes, Darryl Eales
COUNT DUKU STRIKES AGAIN
Solihull Moors extended their unbeaten run as Manny Duku’s late header salvaged a crucial point on the road against Hartlepool United.
The striker, who has now netted three goals in two games, continues to be a driving force for his team as they push forward in their campaign.
Duku’s equaliser came at a pivotal moment, ensuring his side remained undefeated in their last three outings Reflecting on his form, the forward expressed his growing confidence: “Yeah, a lot of confidence, obviously coming into the squad short-term to the end of the season. Getting the goals, obviously important goals last week, getting the winner yeah, two goals, one of them was a winner. And then today, getting the equalizer towards the end, so yeah, it feels great.” I
Joining a team late in the season can be a challenge, but the Dutchman has quickly settled in, crediting his teammates for their support. “Yeah, to be fair, it's not even halfway. It's like three quarters, but yeah, it's good. The group is a good group. So they've made me really feel welcome, and you can see on the pitch I feel free. My head is clear, and I'm just enjoying it. It’s nice to be important for the team as well.”
Remarkably, all three of Duku’s recent goals have come from headers, something he finds amusing. “Yeah, it’s unbelievable to be fair. I was saying in the changing room, the boys gave me some chances to score with my feet, to be fair. So, yeah, but as long as I score, I don’t care. If it’s 30 goals with my head, as long as they go in, I don’t mind.”
With three games unbeaten, Moors are looking to build on their momentum as they approach the final stretch of the season
Duku emphasised the importance of consistency: “Yeah definitely. It’s very important that we gel together and get some more wins. Obviously, don’t lose that’s the most important. But yeah, staying on our feet is very important for us. ”
Hello and a warm welcome to all home and visiting Yeovil fans to today’s game from the Solihull Moors Supporters Association
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 in the Trevor Stevens Suite
SMSA Man of the Match Interview- in the Trevor Stevens Suite after full time
Please do join us in the Trevor Stevens Suite before and after the game to get involved
Upcoming Away Travel
We have coach travel available for our upcoming away fixtures. Details can be found below:
Tuesday 25th March- Altrincham – confirmed going ahead
Saturday 29th March- Forest Green (12:30pm KO)
Saturday 12th April- Southend
Friday 18th April- Tamworth (only £10 per person)
Saturday 26th April- York
Spaces on all the coaches are available on the club website: https://solihullmoorsfc.ticketco.events/uk/en or you can call the away travel
or speak to any SMSA Committee Member for further details
Contact us
If you have any questions or want to contact the supporters association please email: yoursmsa@gmail.com or speak to any member of the SMSA Committee on matchday’s
ACTION SHOTS
The best of the action with Richard King
1/ Manny Duku celebrates his first goal for Solihull Moors with a soaring header, capping off a powerful and emotional moment. Bathed in sunshine against a backdrop of clear blue skies, his jubilation perfectly matches the bright occasion.
/ Hall-Johnson whips in a dangerous cross during the cond half, continuing to impress since his arrival on a ne-month loan from Barnet. His impact has been mediate, adding quality and drive down the flank.
Lankshear and Duku tumble together over the dead all line yet another near miss that almost lands them in y lap! The tightly framed shot captures the energy and ensity of the moment.
/ Olly Tipton and a Fleet defender fix their eyes on the all as it drifts out for a goal kick, both poised in nticipation of the next phase of play.
5/ The ball edges over the line for Duku’s second goal in scene full of movement defenders scrambling to ear, celebrations erupting, and Whitmore’s jubilant action stealing the show. The harsh sunlight and deep adows add an extra challenge for photographers capturing the moment.
HOME & AWAY SHIRTS ON SALE
thematchdaypreviewshow
Stewart Westley presents The Matchday Preview Show as we take on Yeovil Town at Damson Park in National League action.
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Watch highlights from our last match against Yeovil Town where Conor Wilkinson’s audacious chip in the twelfth minute wrapped up three points on the road at Huish Park.
LAST TIME OUT
TUESDAY 10 SEPT 2024
NATIONAL LEAGUE
YEOVILTOWN 0 1 SOLIHULL MOORS
STARTING XI
Walker
Whitmore
Tunnicliffe
Tipton
Pinnington
Bowen
Osborne
Newton
Bostock
Warburton
Wilkinson
SUBS
Flahavan, Ryley, Howell, Labadie, Stevenson, Moseley
Solihull Moors secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Yeovil Town at Huish Park, thanks to Conor Wilkinson’s first league goal of the season. The striker capitalized on a long ball over the top, spotting the goalkeeper off his line and executing a clever chip to give the Moors an early lead. Wilkinson nearly doubled the advantage soon after, but his shot struck the post, while Yeovil came close to equalizing when Brett McGavin’s deflected free kick hit the crossbar.
The second half saw Yeovil pressing for an equaliser, hitting the bar again through Michael Smith’s effort. The Moors, however, remained a threat on the counterattack, with Joe Newton and Sam Bowen both coming close to adding a second. Yeovil thought they had drawn level late on when Jake Wannell headed home from a free kick, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Despite late pressure from the hosts, Solihull Moors held firm to claim their second away win of the campaign.
Wilko chips Moors to victory
MATCH ACTION
TUE 18 MARCH 2025
SENIOR CUP
BRUCK MAKES IT FOUR IN THREE
TAMWORTH 4 1 SOLIHULL MOORS
STARTING XI
Flahavan
Shambrook
Owen
Smith
Watts
Wells-Morrison
Corns
Stevenson
Whyte-Hall
Holman
Bruck
SUBS
Holmes, Francis-Burrell,
Need, Bracher
Solihull Moors exited the Birmingham Senior Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Tamworth, despite a spirited performance from a youthful side.
The Moors started brightly, pressing high and creating early chances, but Tamworth took the lead through Daniel Waldron’s composed finish. The home side continued to apply pressure, and while Fletcher Holman came close to equalising just before halftime, Moors went into the break trailing.
After the interval, Solihull pushed for a way back into the game, with Holman and Tyler Bruck linking up well in attack. Their persistence paid off when substitute Fin Holmes helped set up Bruck to pull one back in the 64th minute. However, Tamworth responded strongly, forcing goalkeeper Aaron Flahavan into key saves before eventually restoring their dominance.
In the final stages, Tamworth sealed the win with two late goals. Dan Creaney capitalised on a long throw to extend the lead before Tom Tonks added a fourth, ending any hopes of a Moors comeback. Despite the defeat, the young Solihull side showed promise but ultimately fell short against a clinical Tamworth team.
MATCH ACTION
SAT 15 MARCH 2025
NATIONAL LEAGUE
HARTLEPOOL 1
1 SOLIHULL MOORS
STARTING XI
Wright
Oakley
Whitmore
Clarke
Newton
Cundy
Tipton
Hall-Johnson
Sutherland
Labadie
Duku
SUBS
Flahavan, Holman, Stevenson, Bostock, Whyte-Hall, Corns, Holmes,
Solihull Moors earned a valuable point away to Hartlepool United, thanks to Manny Duku’s late equaliser—his third goal in two games. The first half saw both sides create chances, with Ollie Wright making key saves to keep Hartlepool at bay. The hosts came closest when Manu Dieseruvwe’s header was tipped over the bar by Wright, while Solihull struggled to break through a solid Hartlepool defence.
Hartlepool took the lead early in the second half through captain Tom Parkes, who guided a looping header into the net from Jamie Miley’s freekick. Solihull pushed for a response, with Duku testing the keeper before the match was temporarily halted due to a power outage. Once play resumed, the Moors remained determined, and their persistence paid off in the 88th minute when John Bostock’s free-kick found Duku, who glanced a header past the keeper to level the score.
Hartlepool nearly snatched a late winner, but Wright’s fingertip save denied Luke Charman’s fierce strike. In stoppage time, Dieseruvwe had a golden chance to win it for the hosts, but his close-range effort went just wide.
DUKU THE HERO IN TS24
the foundation
Solihull Moors Foundation proudly announces its official partnership with leading skincare brand NIVEA, supporting its Women’s football team
The partnership, will see out the rest of this season and continue until the end of the 2026 season, supporting the team’s performance and experience as a Tier 4 football team playing in the Women’s football pyramid
NIVEA will be the official Player of the Match sponsor, recognising outstanding performance in every match and supporting sportsmanship within Solihull Moors Women The brand has also sponsored the playing kit for the duration of the partnership, operating as the primary front of shirt sponsor and will be providing the team with exclusive bundles to help players keep their skin healthy throughout the season.
The team had experienced challenges at the start of the season as they faced removal from the League Plate competition, as a result of forfeiting a cup game against West Bromwich Albion Women, as well as a complete changeover of the staff team and the departure of several players. NIVEA’s decision to partner with the team comes as a direct response to these challenges, with the brand identifying an opportunity to support the local club. “We are thrilled to welcome Solihull Moors Women as a partner," states Paul Price, General Manager at Beiersdorf, the parent company of NIVEA which itself occupies its UK headquarters in Solihull.
Price adds: “As a team known for their skill, spirit and dedication to the game, we ’ re delighted to support these incredible athletes and further enhance their ability to thrive in their passion – whether that be on or off the pitch. Solihull Moors is a pillar of our local community and an opportunity to support the women ’ s team felt like a natural extension of our commitment to Care Beyond Skin ”
Alex Liddiard, player for Solihull Moors Women, commented: “A massive thank you to NIVEA for backing the Women’s team and our community!Their support is helping to equip our players and enhance the experience for all at Solihull Moors Women. It’s uplifted the team and helping us to foster excellence in our sport from a grassroot level, so we can maintain peak performance ”
Jordan Murphy, Head of Football at Solihull Moors Foundation, added: “We are delighted to officially announce our partnership with NIVEA who will be our front of shirt sponsor as well as our player of the match sponsor for the remainder of the 24/25 season and the full 25/26 season. It's fantastic that a globally recognised brand such as NIVEA shares our passion for progress in Women's sport
This partnership shines a spotlight on the incredible talent and potential within women ’ s football beyond the top two tiers. With the support provided by NIVEA, we not only hope to empower our own team but also contribute to the growing recognition and celebration of women ’ s football at all levels We are proud to be working together to inspire the next generation of players and fans ”
Unlocking the power of pitches
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.
S earch Football Foundation to find out more
SOLIHULLMOORS COMMERCIAl
MATCHBALL SPONSOR
Solihull Moors are pleased to welcome Davisons Law to Damson Park as Matchball Sponsors for our National League fixture against Yeovil Town (3pm)
Davisons Law have been established for over 39 years, operating out of 14 offices throughout the Cotswolds, London, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands.
Davisons Law offer clear, practical legal advice in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients and will support the Moors as they continue to cement their place at the heart of the Community in Solihull.
Want to find out more about Solihull’s local solicitors? Then head over to their website: https://davisons.law
We thank the team at Davisons Law for their continued support and hope they have a fantastic day
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
