About Us
Trowbridge Town & Related Teams Last updated - February 24th 2008
Where are we?
Trowbridge Town
currently share the facilities of AFC Trowbridge Town Youth,
Woodmarsh.
Directions to the ground (for Satellite Navigation use the Mash Tun postcode:
BA14 0SB)
If arriving via Devizes or Chippenham/Melksham
Take the A350 Trowbridge by-pass towards Westbury; continue
through two sets of traffic lights until you reach the Yarnbrook
roundabout. (Texaco Garage on corner). Take the 3rd
exit towards Trowbridge, go under a railway bridge and take the
North Bradley exit (straight on) at the next roundabout. Carry
on over a small roundabout and pass the Mash Tun public house.
Ground is then on the left.
If arriving from Bath/Bristol
Upon entering Trowbridge take the signs towards North
Bradley/Warminster go past MacDonalds & Focus etc on Bradley
Road, and then turn right into the ground just after the
mini-roundabout.
If you get lost, just ask someone how to get to Focus DIY!
Who are we?
The following is the text currently sent for use in away
match programmes.
Trowbridge Town AFC was formed
in the summer of 1998 following the demise of Trowbridge Town
(1983) Ltd. Football supporters in the town were obviously
saddened by the end of the Club and following a meeting of
interested followers the new club was formed.
The first year of its’ existence saw the Club with no team and
no ground. A lot of time and effort put in by supporters of the
Club resulted in finances being raised and eventually the Club
joined the Wiltshire County League for the 1999-2000 Season.
Success was achieved when the Club won the County Intermediate
League in its first Season and following improvements to its
Woodmarsh Ground joined the County Senior League the following
Season. Consistent performances were achieved in this League
with the Club reaching the final of both the County Senior Cup
and League Knockout Cup in two successive seasons. The club
completed the Wiltshire League Championship and Wilts Senior Cup
double in 2003-2004 and this together with major ground
improvements during the summer brought the reward of a place in
the Hellenic League. The runners-up spot was achieved at the
first attempt but promotion could not be taken due to ground
requirements, something which was unfortunately repeated last
season.
Since its formation the emphasis has been placed on running a
Members Clubs that keeps itself financially sound. The
Membership total has remained at a consistent level and together
with average attendances at home matches that would be the envy
of many other Senior Clubs, interest in the Club has remained at
a high level.
From the first match played by the new Club the emphasis on the
playing side has been based on Young players from the local
areas (with a few exceptions). The club has always has a strong
link with AFC Trowbridge Town Youth and a recent agreement to
officially merge the two clubs will be completed during season
2007-2008. For a number of years, Trowbridge Town Youth FC has
been one of the most successful youth football Clubs in the
County and many of their players have progressed to the senior
side. The future is bright with plans having been drawn up for a
new ground opposite their current Woodmarsh home, in conjunction
with a local businessman who owns the land. Planning permission
is now being sought for this much needed leisure complex for the
County Town, following detailed discussions with the Town
Council. All in all, a good start has been made to the life of
the new Club. Much work remains to be done although everyone
concerned with the Club, particularly its members and supporters
are confident Senior Football will remain in the Town for many
years to come.
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