Board and Staff
Meet The Team
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Dave Simpson
Mike Hames
Mike Tranter
Lynette Williams
Matthew Cole
Ian Preece
Ellie Jones
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Dave Simpson
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mike Hames
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE
Dave Simpson
FOCUS GROUPS APPOINTED FOR SEASON 2022-2023
FOOTBALL REGULATORY BOARD
Dave Simpson (Chairman), Mike Hames, Dave Rowe, Keith Davis, Les Bristow, Jan Butler, Phil Davies, Redvers Morris
Staff Secretary: Mick Murphy, Zoe Griffiths
INCLUSION ADVISORY GROUP
Ian Preece (Chairman)
Staff Secretary:
PARTICIPATION GROUP
Mike Hames (Chairman), Mike Pugh, Kevin Heseltine, Holly Davies, Jan Butler, Shropshire Girls & Women's Football League Representative, Telford Football League Representative, Telford Sunday Football League Representative, Paul Coyne, Peter Wilson, Rhys Cameron, Lynette Williams, Jamie Edwards
Staff Secretary: Ellie Round
REFEREES GROUP
TBC
COMPETITIONS GROUP
TBC
TELFORD FOOTBALL FOCUS GROUP
D. J. Simpson (Chairman), Ian Preece, John Tranter, Marvyn Joseph, Matt Scholes, Shaun Currall, Steve Pitt, Paul Chadderton, Richard Butler, Sean Hall
Staff Secretary: V Tranter
LIFE PRESIDENTS
Graham Arrowsmith (1982)
Kevin Edge (2001)
Mike Hames (2001)
M Pugh (1991)
Keith Davis (2001)
David Ralphs (1977)
M Starkey (1988)
Dave Rowe (1999)
J Thornycroft (2000)
E Parker (1995)
LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS
P Davies (2002)
Dave Simpson (2003)
Reg Morris (2003)
John Tranter (2005)
Les Bristow (2006)
HONORARY MEMBERS
Roger Candlin (2011)
Chris Meeson (2006)
Steve Jordan (2016)
John Owen (2006)
shropshire fa board of directors
DAVe simpson
Shropshire FA Chairman
DAVID ROWE
Shropshire FA President
Shropshire FA Staff
Andy Weston
Strategy Manager
Email: Andy.Weston@shropshirefa.com
Phone: 07435 960651
My role is to lead the delivery of The Shropshire FA Strategy, working in partnership with key stakeholders to enhance Shropshire FA's major priorities: Ensuring football is safe for all; Modernise football across Shropshire; Create effective partnerships; Develop and sustain high quality football opportunities for all; To provide enhanced Football Facilities across the County; Review, administer and improve the running of the game across the County; Deliver and utilise our Charitable status for the benefit of people in Shropshire. I also manage the Football Participation Department, overseeing all aspects of the delivery of the game.
Email Andyvicki tranter
Communications and Programmes Officer
Email: Victoria.Tranter@shropshirefa.com
Phone: 07719 047701
My role is leading communications and marketing for the County FA ,to enhance the image, profile and reputation of Shropshire FA. This involves managing the Shropshire FA website, producing the monthly online newsletter and overseeing the social media accounts, ensuring they remain a central resource for the dissemination of information to all stakeholders. I work closely with all the team to provide research and feedback through survey’s and co-ordinate a programme of events across the year including the annual grassroots awards night. Additionally, I am currently responsible for several areas of the refereeing programme, including arranging courses, CPD events and liaising with Referees Associations.
Ellie round
Football Participation Officer (Clubs, Leagues & Workforce)
Email: Ellie.Round@shropshirefa.com
Phone: 07435 960649
I am responsible for developing and delivering a sustainable plan for growth and quality across all the traditional football pathways with a focus on particularly growing the Women’s and Girls’ game within Shropshire. This includes managing both Wildcats (5-11 year old) and Squad Girls’ (14-16 year old) programmes. Alongside this, I oversee England Football Accreditation, previously recognised as Charter Standard, working with clubs and leagues to achieve accreditation status. Also, I coordinate Coach Education and CPD opportunities for existing and new coaches as well as tailored support for our wider football workforce within the county.
Isaac Pollard
Football Participation Officer (Community & Investment)
Email: Isaac.Pollard@shropshirefa.com
Phone: 07719069883
I joined Shropshire FA in September 2022 and lead on our Diversity & Inclusion programme as well as facilities and pitch improvement. As part of my role, I develop both formal and recreational opportunities to play for those within underrepresented groups including disability and socially excluded groups. I am responsible for ensuring that all affiliated football is played on a good quality grass pitch, both through upskilling and utilising various funding sources.
Amy Newbold
Women’s Football Development Officer (Apprentice)
Email: Amy.Newbold@shropshirefa.com
Phone: 07719 069876
I will predominantly be working at both Telford and Shrewsbury College with their female students aged 16-19 looking to increase participation rates across the colleges and how to integrate these students into local grassroots football through coaching, refereeing or playing pathways. I also aim to work with other colleges and sixth forms in Shropshire during the academic year to encourage and support female students to get involved in football, which hopefully will help to reduce the dropout rate for participants at this age.
victoria vespa
Designated Safeguarding Officer
Email: Victoria.Vespa@shropshirefa.com
Phone: 07918 764766
My role is to implement the Shropshire FA’S safeguarding work, in line with legislation. Raising awareness of all things safeguarding within the county, through supporting our hardworking network of League and Club Welfare Officers with tailored support and training events. I promote safeguarding messages to clubs, players and parents, including monitoring DBS compliance, dealing with poor practice concerns and supporting referees.