21st May 2000 - Signed ball donated to the Museum

Roger Townsend who bought the signed Trowbridge Town Football for £50 has donated the ball to Trowbridge Town Museum. Roger presented the ball to the Mayor recently. It is also likely that the Championship Trophy could be on display at the museum too. Andrew Lye stated that In the absence of a clubhouse to display it, this seems to be and option although it must be stressed that the committee have yet to meet and decide for certain.

18th April 2000 - News Item Courtesy of Cllr Andrew Lye

Following the decision to grant Trowbridge Town FC a place in the Wiltshire League from next season, SUBJECT to a further inspection of the pitch in July, Cllr Andrew Lye, who sits on the TTFC Management Committee, sought an assurance at Trowbridge Town Council, that the pitch will be ready by July.
At the meeting held on 11th April, Steve Nash, the Council's Sports & Community Development Officer gave his assurance that the work will be done and completed by July.

Trowbridge Town Football Club also hit the headlines of the Wiltshire Times (14th April) due to a neighbour, Jan Williams, making various allegations against the club that were refuted by Club Chairman, John Fitchen.  Her
complaints alleged that matters would worsen as a result of the success of the club.  Mrs Williams has been leafleting neighbours to the pitch in Trowbridge and North Bradley, to gather evidence of alleged problems.  Mrs
Williams also took her complaints to Trowbridge Town & District Councillor, Jeff Osborn.  George Bright has written to Mrs Williams to answer the points she raised in her 2 page letter.

In its editorial, the Wiltshire Times welcomed the success of the Club for Trowbridge and was sorry that a minority were trying to spoil it for the majority.

Andrew Lye said that the agreement made a year ago was that any neighbour complaints should be referred directly to George Bright and that does not seem to have been happening, but that the Club is always willing to receive any comments, so that they can be followed up.

Andrew Lye
18.4.2000

9th April 2000

KIRKPATRICK SCORES A HAT-TRICK AS SUNDAY BEES STING PETER BLACK 4-2

Neil Kirkpatrick scored a hat-trick on his debut as Trowbridge Town Supporters Club beat fellow strugglers Peter Black 4-2.

Kirky opened the scoring with a penalty after he was tripped in the box, and the Bees made it 2-0 at half-time, Sean Colton latching on to a John Green cross to finish well at the far post.

The Bees then took the foot off the gas allowing Peter Black to pull one back before Kirky struck again latching on to a through ball to fire wide of the keeper with his left foot. A mix-up in the defence saw Chris Vaughan lose control of a back pass which was coolly finished to make it 3-2, but Kirky put the result beyond doubt with a stunning header to complete his hat-trick. This was only the Supporters Club third win of the season.

Our next home game will be at Woodmarsh, next Tuesday 18th when we play North Star B from Calne, once again King Kirky will be playing. kick off 6.15pm.

22nd March 2000 - Trowbridge Town Council Gives It's Support To Improve Woodmarsh Pitch

Trowbridge Town Council at its meeting on Tuesday 21st March 2000 has agreed to works costing £6773.40 + VAT, to improve the main pitch, used by Trowbridge Town Football Club (and Trowbridge Town Youth FC).

There have been numerous complaints about the surface that undulates in places and on occasions, has been dangerous.

With the Wiltshire County League inspection of the site having taken place, the main concern of the Club has been the state of the pitch itself and it was imperative that the go ahead should be given, so that the work can
commence as soon as possible, to level the pitch, in time for the new season in the autumn.

Trowbridge Town Council has a 21 year lease on the Bradley Road Playing Fields, which has another 19 years to run.

Both TTYFC and TTFC will be contributing towards the cost of the works up to £3000, between the 2 organisations.

TTFC has just repaid the final £2896 owed to the Town Council for the additional works done at Woodmarsh, last year.  Money raised from the Club's membership.

The case for going ahead with the works was proposed by Cllr Andrew Lye, who represents the Town Council on the Management Committee of TTFC and won support from his colleagues on the Council.

Cllr Lye said "It was not a foregone conclusion that we would get the Council's support as there is a feeling among some councillors that the Council had invested enough money in the site, already."

"I was honestly worried that the Council could have decided NOT to fund the difference, but we were fortunate that George Bright came and spoke to Councillors at the meeting, to inform them of the success of the youth teams and the numbers of young people who play at Woodmarsh and who are likely to play there over the next 19 years."

Cllr Lye added "The future of Trowbridge Town Football Club could have been in doubt once more, had the Council not agreed to fund the balance and I proposed the Council went ahead with the work and that we accept the generous offer of TTYFC and TTFC to give £3000 between them.  However, I did feel that the Council had a moral obligation to possibly consider a lower amount as the work should ideally have been done when the works were done last year.  Unfortunately, no councillor was prepared to support that request".

"It is good news that the work has now been given approval and M J Abbott Ltd will hopefully start work soon and that Trowbridge will hopefully be admitted into the Wiltshire County League.  The icing on the cake would now be for TTFC to beat Southbrook at their home ground on Saturday 25th March and that Trowbridge Town FC are league champions in their first season, since being reformed."

Cllr Andrew C. Lye
22nd March 2000

05th February 2000 - The Hat Brigade is growing fast.

Please contact Roy While if you would like to join the "Hat Gang".

17th December 1999 - Christmas Part Night

Pictures from last nights' Christmas Party can be seen by clicking here. A very successful evening!

10th November 1999

The supporters team lost 0-5 to the main Trowbridge team tonight at Meadow Lane, Westbury. This was a good practice match for the team as they were limited to just a single goal lead at the half time break. Chris Vaughan, playing for the supporters team had plenty to do throughout but it has to be said that the supporters defended well in the first half. The highlight of the game was when a well struck shot beat Ian Diamond in the main team's goal, it hit the underside of the bar and bounced down and out. Unfortunately there was not a Russian linesman available so the supporters team failed to score against the main team for the second time this season! Even Alan Roberts made a second half appearance for the main team. Not too serious then, but a good run out for both teams.

16th October 1999 - Cup decision goes against us.

Despite our appeal, we have been eliminated from the League Cup due to fielding an unregistered player. The club also incurred a small fine. Club treasurer Roy While said he was extremely disappointed as further home games in the competition would have meant income from programme sales. See 2nd October report below for details.

2nd October 1999 - Could we be out of the cup?

Trowbridge could be thrown out of the League Cup after accidentally fielding an unregistered player. John Taylor was registered 12 days before our cup game with Blunsdon. This is in plenty of time under league rules but unfortunately for the cup it has to be 14 days. He was brought on as a substitute when Trowbridge were already winning 2-0 and only played two minutes. The club intend to appeal as it is unlikely that the substitution bore any relation to the outcome. The result of any appeal will of course appear in this section when known..

26th September 1999 - Friendly at Devizes?

A friendly has been arranged at Devizes, ko 7.30 Tuesday 28th September.
However, with the weather as it has been the fixture may already be in doubt. Please check with Andrew Meaden on Tuesday (0771 3392933 after 4pm) before you travel. 

Update:- This match did take place, Devizes winning 7-0.

24th September 1999 - Could this be a record for the Chippenham Sunday League?

The supporters team lost 28-2 to Old Lane on Sunday. One of the Trowbridge goals came from the penalty spot and one went straight in form a corner! Peter Williams summed up the game perfectly when he said "I like playing at the back, you see more of the ball". Andrew Meaden is reported to have replied that it is not supposed to stay stuck to the opponents centre forwards boot though!

12th September 1999 - 12-0 is not a club record!

It appears that 12-0 is not the club record after all! Thanks to Rob Lloyd-Smith for pointing out that the record is in fact 17-1. I checked this in the Centenary Match Programme from 1980 and on a page headed "Snippets from the past" I found the following:-
29th September 1945 Trowbridge T. 17, Yeovil & Petters Res. 1.
Ken Abrahams scores 7 (just like Kirky!). Half time score 7-1.
Thanks Rob.  I think I'll use this programme as a source for some more snippets on a new history page soon. As they say, watch this space!

2nd September 1999 - 4th September 1999

The match on Tuesday night finished 9-0 to the Trowbridge first team. According to Andrew Meaden the supporters made them work for it though! Don't forget the Bath match tonight. Update: Goals from James Doogue and Sean Colton gave us a 2-1 win! Next Match - v - Trowbridge Town Youth U17's at Woodmarsh.

30th August 1999

Trowbridge Town Supporters club will be playing a practice match against the main team tomorrow night at Bratton. They then play against Bath City Supporters on Thursday 2nd September at Bath Civil Service Club. Ian Diamond the supporters club goalkeeper played for the first team on Saturday (due to holidays) and showed some very impressive handling. Well done Ian!

21st August 1999

Trowbridge Town Supporters' club will play in Division 4 of the Chippenham & District Sunday League. New players are still welcome with friendlies arranged for 25th, 29th & 31st August. Please contact Andrew Meaden (01225 400911) if you are interested.

 24th August 1999 - Fixture News

Following the withdrawal from the league of Tidworth and Chiseldon, all fixtures after 25th September are subject to change. As a result the Fixtures/Results page will no longer show the fixtures for the whole season. As soon as fixtures are known they will be added and will of course appear in our match programmes. The fixture grid will no longer show dates but will still show results. Whilst on the subject of results, I have now corrected the error which showed Aldbourne 2 Biddestone Res 2, the match was in fact won by Biddestone 4-2.

11th June 1999 - AGM

Following the AGM, I am pleased to announce that the committee of the club have consented to this site being known as "Official". I am of course delighted at this decision and I hope that these pages are of benefit the club and it's supporters as a means of communication.

The first AGM of the new club was very well attended. The committee were all re-elected and everybody is looking forward to playing in the Intermediate League from 21st August.

The Chairman, John Fitchen was proud to announce that the Wiltshire Times will be the official club sponsors. Their support is very welcome and is now recognised as such on the welcome page of this site.

29th May 1999

Trowbridge Town Supporters' club have applied to run a team in the Chippenham Sunday League next season. They are hoping to start in Division Four. A new kit has been donated and another local club have offered playing and changing facilities.

If anyone is interested in playing they should contact Andrew Meaden on 01225 400911 after 7pm. Tell him you read it here!!

May 29th 1999
New Manager Named.
Alan Roberts has been named as the new manager of Trowbridge Town. Alan moved to Trowbridge 14 years ago form the north west of England and already has managerial experience in the Wiltshire League. He managed Bradford Town for three years and therefore has a good knowledge of players at county level. Alan (37) describes the role as a huge challenge, believing that the potential exists for Trowbridge to be the biggest club in Wiltshire after Swindon. His playing career ranged from the Lancashire Amateur League to the Trowbridge and District League, whilst playing for Hilperton United.