Welcome To Southam United

After a successful 2021/22 season in the OSL Prem, and a promotion to step 6 football, Head Coach Richard Kay made it no secret that he was out to find players to bring the squad to the next level and compete in the new league.

An extensive off-season and preseason allowed Kay and his staff to look at a number of new players interested in joining the club, and by the time the first match rolled around on August 3rd, he has made his selection. Today we highlight 3 more of those new players he has brought in to bolster an already young and exciting club.

CHARLIE GREEN The young left-back came to Southam United from local

club Rugby Borough after a season-ending injury put him on the sidelines. He has also featured for Crick FC, Hillmorton FC The Stag.

If you are to watch Green play in his preferred position at left-back it is easy to see that not only is that where he is most comfortable, but also where he’s most confident.

“I’ve always been a left-back, and so was my dad, so that’s probably where its come from”.

When discussing the honours he’s come across in his playing career the new Southam recruit fondly remembers winning a the cup with his Hillmorton side last year.

“[even though its a local cup] its always a nice feeling, especially doing so with all your mates”

He’ll be hoping to help Southam continue lifting the silverware this season and hopefully many seasons to come. In fact, it was a fresh start and being a part of a well-run club that convinced Green to move to Southam after his injury last season. Knowing many of the already established players on the squad made his decision that much easier.

When he’s not on the pitch Charlie enjoys nights out, music and the beer garden on a hot day. Welcome Charlie!

THEO DRUMMOND

Usually most of the players joining Southam have extensive non-league experience and come to the club from other local clubs. However, not only has Head Coach Rich Kay found a fantastic new player in Theo Drummond, but he also comes in young enough to just be getting his start at this

level of non-league football.

“Southam is the first men’s club I have been a part of. I have previously played youth football at clubs like Rugby Borough, Rugby Town and Hillmorton up to U18s”.

It is easy to see that Drummond is a natural forward/ striker, but he hasn’t always played in that position. Always being a very versatile player he played positions anywhere from centre-mid to centre-back, but then always gradually moving forward on the pitch as he got older.

“As I was one of the faster players on the squad I started playing up front where I had a good first season, scoring nearly 30 goals in around 20 games, and have since cemented my position as a striker/winger and right-back”.

Even with as short a non-league career as he’s had, Theo has built up a few fond memories so far and cites his first goal in men’s football, playing for Southam in the Bobby Hancocks Cup, as one of them. He was also very honoured by the accolades he picked up at Rugby Town FC, winning the Manager’s Player, Player’s Player and Club’s Player of the Year, all in one season.

After obvious success at the youth football level it was important for the young forward to get his start in men’s football, and Southam United seemed the perfect opportunity to do so.

“Southam is a rapidly growing club, and I knew Lewis Hudson through work experience so I had asked if I could join the team as I was looking to make the step to men’s football before I turn 18. I feel like playing for Southam will help me develop as a player and hopefully start a potential career for me as a footballer”.

Outside of football Theo likes to listen to music, play Playstation, play football with mates and will also be starting Year 13 in school this September. Welcome Theo!

JOSH DIXON

Our next, and final, highlighted addition to the 2022/23 squad is forward Josh Dixon. Josh comes to the team from Coventrians and is a very exciting, young player to watch.

The striker turned winger developed into a versatile left or right sided player and has featured for Kay and his staff in both positions, as well as up top so far this season. No matter where he is on the pitch it is easy to see that attacking is in his blood and he will bring much needed pace and technical ability to the match day squad this season.

In fact, Dixon has already seen numerous honours in his playing career to this point, and says that on of the biggest was playing for the Coventry academy as a youth player, as well as winning the youngest player award in a men’s team in the MFL at the age of only 18.

Ambition and experience were among the reasons that the young winger made the move to Southam United as well as the ongoing growth of the club, on-and-off the pitch.

“I could see [Southam] were a young side moving up the football leagues, and are only getting stronger. It was definitely a goal of mine to play at this level. Southam are an exciting team who try and play good football. There is a strong build around the club as well at the moment, and as a player, its nice to be a part of”.

Its easy to see that the growth of the club and the ambitions of all the players, Dixon included, will be a catalyst for the continued successes and improvements at Southam going forward. Players like Josh coming in will help to meet those goals and continue to create a draw for the club.

When not playing football Dixon enjoys going to the gym, playing even more football and chilling with friends and family. Welcome Josh! t this level.