Official account of National League Step 5 Midland Football League Premier Division side for 2024/25, formed in 1888. 136 years of proud history. Up the Robins!
With Top flight Clubs pushing up their prices and forcing loyal fans away why not give non league a try next season?
Come and get behind YOUR Robins as we enter our 2024/25 Midland Football League Premier Division Campaign.
#PLAYUPDUDLEY
Wolves Casuals 1-1 Dudley Town
A long break in play here as the referee and assistant have a fall out over a decision and the assistant decides he’s had enough and walks off in a paddy.
Utterly baffling scenes.
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Cradley Town 1-2 Dudley Town
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!
Goals from Montague and Crump secure a historic league title for our great football club.
An absolutely incredible achievement from a phenomenal group of players, as committed as they are talented.
Phenomenal.
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To put the achievement into context…
Playing and coaching staff rebuilt after departures last summer.
Top of the league since September.
Our first league title in almost 40 years, taking us into step 5 football for the first time this century.
Truly remarkable.
❤️🤍🖤
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Cradley Town 1-2 Dudley Town
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!
Goals from Montague and Crump secure a historic league title for our great football club.
An absolutely incredible achievement from a phenomenal group of players, as committed as they are talented.
Phenomenal.
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The club are hugely saddened to hear the news of the passing of Darlaston Town player Leon Taylor, a fantastic character, player and man.
We would like to pass on our deepest condolences to Leon’s friends and family, along with everyone at Darlaston Town.
𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗗 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬
Following talks between manager and player, the club can confirm that defender Todd Perry (
@topez1
) will be retiring at the end of the current season.
The 39 year old has represented numerous clubs through a distinguished non-league career.
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
It was a pleasure to have former player Richard O’Kelly at Saturday’s game against Dudley Sports and Richard kindly stayed beyond the final whistle to present our (somewhat belated) December player of the month award to …𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗛! 🍾
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Let's get started with todays announcements folks and it's a NEW one.
🖋Signing
#16
for our 2023/24 squad is Luke Hennesey who this season is proudly sponsored by ROBBIE CRISP and LIMINAL EDUCATION.
Following last seasons achievement and recent dialogue, Dudley Town Football Club are delighted to announce we’ve reached an agreement with First Team Manager Matty Lovatt, Assistant Jay Coyne and the backroom staff for the 2024/25 season.
Harry Crook has received an offer to play for a Club higher up in the National League System and after much consideration will be pursuing that offer, I'm sure you will join everyone at Dudley Town Football Club in wishing Harry the very best as he departs.
🎉 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 🎉
Many happy returns to ‘the Gaffer’ as he turns the big 4 0 today!
A few more greys than when he took over but we’re sure he’s enjoyed every minute really!
Have a great day, Matty. 🎂
❤️🤍🖤💛
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𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗!
Our win coupled with results elsewhere means our place in the end of season play offs is secured.
A fantastic achievement for all involved and hopefully we can build on the momentum gained in the last three games to really kick on.
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Stapenhill 1-4 Dudley Town
Jones, Danks, Crook and Archer goals mean we end our league winning campaign in perfect style.
101 goals.
100 points.
32 wins.
Best defensive record.
The end.
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Delighted to announce our new 1st Team Manager -
@MattyLovattWS
fits our DNA perfectly, young, hungry, ambitious manager. Welcome to the Robins Matty ...... the futures bright
@DudleyTownFC
🔴⚫️🔴⚫️
#newera
We are excited to announce Liam Riley-Stewart as another defensive signing on a duel registration from Walsall Wood.
Liam is a central defender but is comfortable in any position across the back line.
🚨🚨🚨NEW SIGNING ALERT🚨🚨🚨
Please welcome another new addition to our squad in Forward Josh Mckenzie.
Josh was recently with AFC Wulfrunians and is an experienced Centre forward with previous experience at Step 4 with Sporting Khalsa.
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗧!
Tuesday evening. Pegged back in injury time after a below par second half. Dejected figures strewn across the pitch while the opposition celebrate. Feel sorry for ourselves? Not. A. Chance.
‘Hey Siri, show me euphoria.’ ❤️🤍🖤
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FANS FAVOURITE FULLER MAKES ROBINS RETURN
We are delighted to confirm the signing and return of Jamel Fuller.
The experienced left footer returns to Town having made a huge impression during his spell with the club last season.
Welcome back
@JaySoze
! 🦅
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Stapenhill 1-3 Dudley Town
An epic second half turnaround from the boys as goals from Alex Perry, Hinesh Patel and Lewis Taylor-Boyce earn us all three points after going in at half time a goal behind.
The only unbeaten record in the division is no more. ☺️
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𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛
Prior to our victory over Ingles yesterday, chairman Dave Ferrier was on hand to award our Nationwide Leisure player of the month award for February to… 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗞! 🍾🍾🍾
BEST WISHES
Speedy recovery to Robins striker Callam Baker (
@CallamBaker96
) who suffered a spinal injury in a car accident last night.
Rest up and no doubt you’ll be back banging them in soon! ❤️🤍
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TOWN STEAL A MARCH ON RIVALS TO SNAP UP CROOK
We are delighted to confirm the signing of talented forward Harry Crook.
The 20 year old, comfortable out wide or as a number nine, joins on loan from Chasetown where he’s featured on numerous occasions this season.
ROBINS FANS FULLER OPTIMISM AS JAMEL SIGNS
We are delighted to announce the signing of Jamel Fuller.
The athletic left back, who counts Walsall Wood and Romulus among his former clubs, made his competitive debut in Saturday’s FA Vase win at Heath Hayes.
#ForzaDudley
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ROBINS SWOOP FOR GOLDEN GRAHAM
We are delighted to confirm the signing of talented goalkeeper Alex Graham.
18 year old Graham joins on loan from Rushall Olympic and impressed when called upon on during his debut in Monday’s victory over Wolves Sporting.
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Ashby Ivanhoe 0-1 Dudley Town
Dan Danks’ 89th minute goal earns all three points for Town and inflicts just a third league defeat of the season on our hosts.
A cagey affair on the whole with few chances and little to choose between the sides before late drama.
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Dudley Town 2-0 Darlaston Town
Late goals in each half from Rhys Horton give the Robins all three points as the division’s most potent attack are thwarted, to send the majority of the 276 strong crowd happy.
Now for Saturday and more
#VaseFever
.
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HUMBLE HANNA MAKES ROBINS RETURN
We are delighted to confirm the signing of Robert Hanna.
The supremely talented 19 year old, comfortable anywhere in the final third, rejoins the club having left Hednesford Town.
Full story to follow tomorrow.
Welcome back Robbo!
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ROBINS SWOOP FOR RENOWNED GOAL GETTER GARDNER
We are delighted to confirm the signing of striker Matty Gardner.
A name synonymous with goals in Midlands non-league circles for a number of years, Gardner joins having most recently been with Stourport Swifts.
🚨BOSWELL REMAINS WITH ROBINS🚨
The club are delighted to confirm talented defender Rhys Boswell (
@bozza1234
) as our first player to re-sign with us for the upcoming season.
The 21 year old left back will be looking to build on a productive 2018/19 campaign.
#ForzaTheRobins
After several approaches from clubs higher up the football pyramid we are delighted to confirm Harry Crook has committed to Dudley Town for the foreseeable future.
Further evidence of the club’s ambition to retain players and make progress on and off the field.
Forza Dudley!!
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Lichfield City 1-2 Dudley Town
The Robins are through to the second round of the FA Vase for just the third time in our history!
Hinesh Patel and Jay Hewitt with the headlines but a squad and club full of heroes. There’s gonna be a PARTYYYYY!
#ForzaTheRobins
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Bilston Town 1-3 Dudley Town
Late goals from Alex Perry and Harry Crook earn the Robins a hard fought three points on the road.
Jamie Beddall had given us a first half lead which was cancelled out on the hour mark.
Thank you for all your support in 2022.
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MILESTONE FOR PEZ
Prior to yesterday’s game, Alex Perry was presented with a shirt in recognition of the game being his 300rd appearance for the club.
The presentation was done by former Wolves player and friend of the club
@MelEves
.
Thank you Mel and well done Alex!
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GOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!
WOW.
Rob Hanna corner from the left. Headed clear.
Step forward Rhys Boswell.
Fully 30 yards. Half volley. Absolute zingerrrrrrr into the top corner which the goalkeeper doesn’t waste his time moving for.
STRIKE.
Ingles 1-2 Town
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Nuneaton Griff 0-6 Dudley Town
Town pick up their first win and points of the season after a magnificent, one sided victory.
Boswell, Patel, Archer, Baker (2) and Horton all getting their names on the scoresheet.
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Player number 3 for today and another NEW recruit!!
🖋Signing
#17
for our 2023/24 squad is Jake Allen who this season is proudly sponsored by M.V KELLY, WAYNE ALLEN and JAMIE RING.
66 years ago today, Dudley born and bred Duncan Edwards, sadly died from his injuries sustained in the Munich air crash.
Sir Bobby Charlton always claimed Duncan Edwards was the best player he had ever seen.
R.I.P Duncan Edwards ❤️🤍🖤
𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
We caught up with a jubilant and emotional Town gaffer Matty Lovatt and assistant Jay Coyne after last night’s win at Cradley Town sealed the Midland Football League Division One title.
(Part One)
❤️🤍🖤
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🚨🚨🚨NEW SIGNING ALERT🚨🚨🚨
We have another new signing for you this afternoon in 21 year old Goalkeeper Sam Agius.
Sam's previous clubs include Derby County, Shrewsbury Town as well as a stint in America playing for Jacksonville.
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Dudley Town 4-0 Ingles
Another one ticked off for the Robins as the ‘team of the month’ are sent packing with minimal fuss.
Crook, Jones, Danks and Yankson score the Town goals and it could’ve gone been more while it’s another clean sheet at the other end.
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𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗗𝗨𝗢
Prior to Saturday’s game against AFC Bridgnorth, Rhys Boswell and Owen Massey were awarded a commemorative award for each reaching 100 competitive appearances for the club in recent weeks.
Well done lads, here’s to many more.
❤️🤍🖤
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PLAYER OF THE MONTH
During Friday evening’s reunion event, Wolves legend Mel Eves and first team manager Matty Lovatt were on hand to award our Nationwide Leisure player of the month award for September to… 𝗥𝗛𝗬𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟! 🍾🍾🍾
❤️🤍🖤
Everyone at Dudley Town Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
We join the nation in mourning, and our condolences are with the Royal Family.
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Dudley Town 2-1 Wednesfield
An unbelievable finale here as the 8 man visitors score an injury time equaliser before Rhys Boswell responds within 30 seconds of the restart to give us all three points.
Callam Baker gave us a first half lead.
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𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗞
We’re delighted to announce the signing of Harry Crook.
The talented 20 year old forward, most recently with Lichfield City, rejoins the club after a short spell with us last season.
Welcome back
@HarryCrook17
!
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𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗨𝗧!
We are delighted to confirm that Matty Lovatt and Jay Coyne have agreed terms to stay with the club for the 2022/23 season.
Full story with quotes from both and chairman Dave Ferrier can be found here:
❤️🤍🖤
#RestRebuildRefocus
We've left you hanging long enough, our final signing of the evening!!!
🖋Signing
#23
for our 2023/24 squad is Tom Hurdman who this season is proudly sponsored by BENNETT WHITEHOUSE.
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Dudley Town 2-1 Hinckley AFC
A second half brace from Kyle Montague sees the Robins come from behind to earn three points, after going in behind at the interval.
No game on Saturday, next up is OJM Black Country (H) next Tuesday.
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Dudley Sports 2-5 Dudley Town
The Robins run out deserved winners after a largely dominant display.
Two Dan Jones goals in the first half are added to by Connor Archer, Lewis Taylor-Boyce and Hinesh Patel strikes after the break.
Dudley is still ours. ❤️🤍🖤
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Dudley Town 2-0 Wolves Sporting
An impressive performance from the Robins sees us kick off 2022 with all three points.
Dan Danks’ first half goal is added to late on by Lewis Taylor-Boyce’s seventh of the season.
Next up, Nuneaton Griff (H) on Saturday.
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Full time here in Whitchurch and it's another 3 points for Dudley with a battling performance once more. Opportunities for both teams but a single goal from Ethan Muckley seals it.
Whitchurch Alport 0 Dudley Town 1
MANY HAPPY RETURNS GAFFER
Happy birthday to first team manager
@MattyLovattWS
who celebrates his birthday today.
His real age as mysterious as the Bermuda Triangle, he still sneaks into that infamous ‘mid-late 30s bracket’ we think. 🤔
Have a good one Gaffer! ❤️🤍
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ROBINS BUZZING AS BOZZY STAYS
We are delighted to confirm that defender Rhys Boswell has committed to the club for 2021/22.
The soon to be 24 year old, known for his fantastic delivery from the left, enters into his fourth season in the famous Town red.
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PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Prior to yesterday’s victory over Ashby Ivanhoe, club directors Jon Edwards and Stephen Austin were on hand to award our Nationwide Leisure player of the month award to… 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗫 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗠! 🍾
A fantastic second half from Dudley sees us take all 3 points here in Brinsford, absolutely amazing effort from the whole team here it finishes Wolverhampton Casuals 1 Dudley Town 3
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Coton Green 0-2 Dudley Town
Owen Massey’s bullet header and Harry Crook’s composed finish secure three points on the road for the Robins.
A patient performance from the lads against a decent side who will be looking to bounce back against us next week.
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MIDFIELD MAESTRO BACK WHERE HE BELONGS
We are delighted to confirm the permanent signing of Robins favourite Alex Perry.
Full story can be found here:
Welcome back Pezza!
#WelcomeAlex
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Picture credit to
@353photo
.
We are back with another batch of announcements!!!
🖋Signing
#21
for our 2023/24 squad is Harry Crook who this season is proudly sponsored by AP FENCING and MATTY BENNETT.
𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗚𝗢 𝗬𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗦𝗢𝗡
We’re delighted to announce the signing of Samuel Yankson.
The powerful 21 year old forward joins the club from Chelmsley Town, where he has impressed during his maiden season in men’s football.
Welcome Samuel!
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𝗔𝗡𝗬𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚…𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗪𝗢? 👀
It’s about thyme we announced some signings but we’re going to try and herb our enthusiasm and hope people can seed between the lines. 👀
Hopefully after all this build up, you won’t feel robbed. 👀
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Dudley Town 1-0 Coton Green
Harry Crook scores for a third successive game as Town claim all three points after a tough battle.
Chances were at a premium, second half especially but credit to our visitors for their part in a decent game.
Next up, Ashby (A).
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GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!
They’ve left it late but they look like they’ve nicked it and deservedly so.
Brad Ward plays a glorious ball in from the left after a recycled corner and Todd Perry sends a bullet header home!
And suddenly none of the Shawbury players have cramp. 😳
𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗨𝗣 𝗛𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗘𝗬!
We’re delighted to announce the signing of defender Dan Hadley.
The 21 year old centre half, formerly of Bewdley Town, has impressed during pre-season after linking up with us at the start of the summer.
#RestRebuildRefocus
𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬!
We are delighted to confirm that Matty Lovatt and Jay Coyne have agreed terms and committed to the club for the 2023/24 season.
Full story with quotes from both and chairman Dave Ferrier can be found here:
❤️🤍🖤
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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦
This was the moment that Jordan Crump smashed home from close range (before wheeling away like Alan Shearer), the goal that sealed the title.
The roar. The delight. The happy faces.
Perfect.
❤️🤍🖤
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GOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!
OH MY WORD RHYS BOSWELL.
2 minutes in. Decent passing in the build up but who cares.
It drops to him 30 yards out from a header clear and it’s trademark. Volley. Outside of the foot. Swazz. Bends in perfectly.
The ideal start.
B’north 0-1 Town
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GOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!
GAMEEEEEE OVERRRRRR!
He’s been a menace all game and now he’s sealed it. Harry Crook races away down the left, draws the keeper and clips it over him beautifully. Full deserved goal.
Bilston 1-3 Dudley
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NEVIL DEREK JEYNES - 1922 - 2021
It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Life President Nevil Jeynes at the age of 99.
A full statement can be found on the following link:
Our thoughts and sincere condolences to Nevil’s family.
PHYSIO APPOINTED
We’re delighted to announce Ben Thompson as our new first team physio. Ben joins us having recently gained a 2:1 in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation at the University of Teeside. Welcome to the club Ben!
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𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗗
We’re delighted to reveal our new home kit for the 2022/23 campaign.
The Kappa kit, as modelled by Robins player Rob Hanna, sees us move away from our previous Hummel kit and is sponsored by STS Surfacing.
RESPECT
He won’t thank me for the attention but fantastic work from the gaffer
@MattyLovattWS
here, regularly taking care of the memorial for a Crystal Palace fan that tragically lost his life in Walsall before an FA Cup semi final in April 1995. Massive respect. ❤️🤍
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As Palace head to Walsall today, a massive shout out to Walsall fan, and thoroughly sound bloke,
@MattyLovattWS
for his repeated cleaning up and taking care of the Paul Nixon memorial. (Before & After)
#CPFC
𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗢𝗕!
We’re delighted to confirm that Rob Hanna has committed to the club for 2022/23.
The talented 19 year old rejoined the club last season after a spell with Hednesford Town and showed glimpses of his huge potential.
#RestRebuildRefocus
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𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗘!
Great to see some new faces dotted around the ground enjoying our win yesterday.
Unfortunately, there’s always one that gets overexcited and takes matters into their own hands.
Kids ay? 🙄
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Hinckley AFC 0-2 Dudley Town
A classic away day performance from the Robins as a resolute first half is backed up by a clinical second to earn all three points.
Rhys Boswell and Connor Archer with the Town goals after the hosts had missed a first half penalty.
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🚨🚨🚨NEW SIGNING ALERT🚨🚨🚨
Please welcome the newest addition to our squad here at Dudley Town Emile Beckford!!
Emile is a 26yr old striker having played for clubs the likes off Lichfield, Hinckley, Cadbury Athletic, Tividale and Heather's St Johns.
A devastating, senseless loss of a young man.
We’d ask anybody that can contribute, however big or small it might be, to do so towards Ryan’s funeral and his family.
RIP Ryan.
❤️🤍🖤
Deeply sad news to bring,
@WFCOfficial
fan Ryan Harvey sadly passed away yesterday following an incident in Blackpool at the weekend 💔😢
Here’s hoping justice prevails for a lad taken far too early!
Our deepest condolences go out to Ryan’s family & friends
Rest In Peace lad x
𝗣𝗘𝗭 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗡!
We’re delighted to confirm that long serving midfield maestro Alex Perry has committed to the club for 2022/23.
With over 300 Robins appearances to his name, his experience and knowhow are invaluable to the squad.
#RestRebuildRefocus
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Vitor our goalkeeper coach enjoyed some VIP treatment last night at Villa vs Legia Warsaw courtesy of fellow Brazlian and family friend, Diego Carlos who plays centre half for the Villa.
We'd like to thank the Romulus physio and staff in assisting Issy our physio and player Harry Crook with an injury yesterday.
We've had some positive news since then and the injury isn't as worse as first feared. We hope to have Harry back out there soon!
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Dudley Town 4-0 FC Stratford
A comprehensive victory over a side sitting top of the Hellenic League Division One sees us through to the semi finals of the BCFA Midweek Floodlit Cup, goals from Archer, Boswell, Taylor-Boyce and Butler doing the damage.
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Dudley Town 2-0 Alsager Town
The Robins book themselves a date with Sandbach United in 13 days time after a comfortable victory.
Rhys Horton’s penalty on the stroke of half time and Alex Perry’s second half tap in secure our passage to the next round.
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𝗨𝗣 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧!
Midland Football League Division One.
Play-off Semi Final.
Tuesday May 3rd.
Under The Lights.
Darlaston Town.
Local Derby.
7:45 pm.
Away.
What else is there to say?
YELLOWSSSSSS! 💛
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