Witney Town Re-Formed

[Ground Hopper]

Witney Town FC, first established in 1885, has been re-formed for the coming season to bring some much-needed positive news for local footballers and fans alike, following the demise of Witney Utd Ltd and the subsequent resignation of club chairman Steve Lake.

Rising like a phoenix from the ashes, Witney Town FC will ensure that West Oxfordshire not only retains a high-profile club for both supporters and talented young players, but also raises money for good causes as a result. As a registered charity itself, the new organisation will fund two beneficiaries: the well-known Help for Heroes and Heads Up, a local head and neck cancer research charity.

 

The driving force behind the famous club's resurgence, local businessman Tom Amer said, "It's been an honour to help revive Witney Town FC. Thanks to volunteers and sponsorship from local businesses, we have been able to achieve a great deal in a short space of time to be ready for the new season. Our ambition is to create a fantastic facility in the community for all talented local footballers. We have had great success recently with several of our U18s stepping up to the 1st team and one being signed by North Leigh and we want to build on that." Witney Town FC's 1st team will play in the Uhlsport Hellenic Premier Division, the reserves will play in the Hellenic Division Two West, while the U18s will play in the Allied Counties league. A newly created supporters club will offer discounted admission to matches and free entrance to its younger members.

 

To mark the rebirth of the club, Witney Town FC hosts the Oxford United youth team this Saturday, July 23rd, at 3pm, gates open from 1pm. For ticket information, please contact the club and for business sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tom Amer.