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Under 18s manager appointment

Under 18s manager appointment

Media Team18 Jun - 12:37

A new face at the helm as Dave Griffin's two year cycle ends

I welcome Greg and Andy, their knowledge and experience within the grassroots game brings significant value to the team and also enhances the wider clubs coaching set up
- Nick Hammond Under 18s manager

Newly reformed after missing out on a year group, Oldland Abbotonians Under 18s returned with effect from the 2023/24 season managed by Dave Griffin the squad combined existing lads at the club, his former Longwell Green under 16s and some fresh faces be competing in the Western Counties Floodlit League.

With his age group now progressed into adult football Dave hasstood aside to concentrate on his other role as manager of our reserves.

From season 2026/27 onwards our Under 18s will be managed by Nick Hammond who is the current chairman of Bristol Rovers Supporters Club Girls and a past manager of Made For Ever Under 18s. In his most recent roles Nick has just ended his stint coaching a Winterbourne United side through to Under 16s and their the end of junior football after a number of years in the Avon Youth league.

Nick, who has also managed Brislington Reserves in adult football a couple of years ago, is assisted by Greg Rocke and Andy King as coaches.

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