Champions

Champions!

April 19, 2023

Asfordby Development’s defeat to Bottesford FC Development meant that our Saturday Adults team became champions of League Three of the Leicestershire County Football League without kicking a ball last night.  With three games still to play, they lead the second-placed team by eleven points, meaning that a first trophy since 2011 is on its way to Newlands Road – the perfect way to mark our 125th anniversary as a club.  An unbeaten season remains a possibility, however, so we urge the lads not to celebrate too much over the coming weeks!

Player-manager Jordan Drew was understandably delighted to have finally clinched the title, and now his team cannot be caught mathematically, is finally prepared to allow people to speak about it in his presence.  “It’s been a brilliant season, far tougher than the league table might suggest”, he commented in between responding to his players’ WhatsApp messages last night.  “This group of players is truly incredible and to a man they match their talent with their attitude and application.  Now, though, we want to finish the job in the league by remaining unbeaten all season, and finish the job in the cup by winning our final next week”

Club Chairman Barrie Dowsett was also in jubilant mood.  “I love a good party” was his main contribution to the conversation last night before we managed to get a little more sense out of him this morning.  “First of all, my congratulations to Jordan, Ollie (assistant manager) and all the players on the first of what we hope is many achievements over this season and the many that follow.  I’m obviously delighted that they have won the league, but I’m probably more proud of the way in which they have done it.  They play great football and they play the Welford way – I don’t think they even picked up a single booking until something like November” 

Everyone at Welford Victoria would also like to thank the team’s sponsor, Board24, who kindly provided us with a full set of kit, bag and training equipment at the start of the season.  “Pride in the shirt is our only expectation”, continued Dowsett, “and Board24’s generous contribution meant we were able to provide this team with a set of kit in which they could feel proud and look the part (as well as playing the part)”


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“All immediate thoughts are on the Cobbin Trophy Final for now”, concluded Drew, “but we will most certainly have the most epic celebration however many trophies we win.  We might even invite Barrie.”  As soon as we know the details, we’ll post them on here – the bar will be open if you want to come and help us all celebrate a truly memorable season.

Welford Victoria Saturday Adults

Leicestershire County Football League – League 3 Champions 2022/23

Matt Winterton

Matt Winterton

Goalkeeper
Dom Williams

Dom Williams

Goalkeeper
Martin Davies

Martin Davies

Defender
Jordan Drew

Jordan Drew

Defender (Manager)
Michael Lowe

Michael Lowe

Defender
Jack Symons

Jack Symons

Defender
Harvey Lloyd-Williams

Harvey Lloyd-Williams

Defender
Dan Zupp

Dan Zupp

Defender
Alex Bushnell

Alex Bushnell

Defender
Sam Pounds

Sam Pounds

Defender
Daniel Williams

Daniel Williams

Defender
Cal Goodman

Cal Goodman

Midfield
Ollie Magee

Ollie Magee

Midfield (Assistant Manager)
Chris Carson

Chris Carson

Midfield
Cam Lawrence

Cam Lawrence

Midfield
George Jeffrey

George Jeffrey

Midfield
Alex Hobart

Alex Hobart

Midfield
Lewis Foskett

Lewis Foskett

Midfield
Simon Cox

Simon Cox

Forward
Sam Lee

Sam Lee

Forward
Luke Wheeler

Luke Wheeler

Forward
Sam Breeze

Sam Breeze

Forward
Hadley Dowdell

Hadley Dowdell

Forward
Charlie Ludbrook

Charlie Ludbrook

Forward