Filton Athletic vs Henbury & Rockleaze
Saturday, 9 August 2025
Kick-off 15:00 · BBS Park North
Marcliff Gloucestershire County Football League
Final: D 0-0
Welcome to BBS Park North
I would like to wish everyone a very warm welcome back. I write this from a sun lounger in Spain and whilst I am enjoying the sun, beer and relaxation after a summer of little if any decent football on TV it is great to be on the verge of watching the best kind of football, grassroots. As a club and personally as a fan the new season could not come soon enough as we hope to build on a fantastic first season in the league last year.
As you know we have a new manager this season but before I talk about that I must mention the outgoing manager Ginge and his team, Pistol, Deano and Sladey. During their tenure we have gone from being a Suburban Premier side to a County League side that finished in a decent position in our first County League season and we have a great chance of becoming an established side in the league as well as pushing on further up the pyramid. This is testament to the fantastic job they did whilst they were in charge and the whole club thanks them for everything that they have done.
Now onto our new manager Kyle. I was delighted to be able to offer him this role as his first managerial position. He is a Filton lad and as a club we would always prefer to have someone who is affiliated with the club in charge. It is a special club, and I always say that you may go play elsewhere but once you are Filton you are always Filton and Kyle is the epitome of this. He has great experience from playing at higher levels and is well known in the grassroots game which has helped him bring in some fantastic additions to the squad.
Ollie Keeble — Chairman, Filton Athletic FC
From the dugout
Filton Athletic vs Henbury & Rockleaze
Firstly, good luck to the other 16 sides in this year's county league. In my opinion, the league will be a lot stronger than last year with the teams coming up and going down. It will be very competitive which we are looking forward to the challenge.
Secondly, I would like to thank Ollie and the committee for giving me the opportunity to manage Filton in my first managerial position alongside Josh as my assistant and Sladey. We were all disappointed when Ginge decided to step down given the magnificent job he has done over the last 4 years alongside Pete, Sladey and Deano. Although not managing, Ginge is still a big part of the club's future which is great.
The main focus when coming in was to keep the players we had. There have been 6 or 7 who had approaches from the league above but decided to stay. Not one player has left which shows the togetherness we have in the squad on and off the pitch. My target was to bring 2-3 in to give us a bit more quality which I have done. Also, we are back home at Elm Park which everyone is looking forward to.
Henbury & Rockleaze, as tough as you can get in the first game. They started the season off poorly last year but finished strong. If it wasn't for the slow start, they would have been challenging at the top. I expect them to be in the top 2 or 3 this season. We have to be on the top of our game to get anything from the game, it's a shame we have six or seven out but it's expected in August.
Looking forward to the season ahead.
Kyle Thomas — First Team Manager
How they stand
The hosts
Filton Athletic
- Position
- 2
- Played
- 32
- Points
- 65
Recent form
Today's visitors
Henbury & Rockleaze
- Position
- 12
- Played
- 32
- Points
- 35
Reverse fixture: Henbury & Rockleaze vs Filton Athletic on 12/05/26 — D 2-2.
Matchday squads
Filton Athletic
Navy shirts, navy shorts, navy socks
Staff: Kyle Thomas (Manager)
- Tom Bradley
- Chris Hillyer
- Jack Cole
- Jack Willmor
- Tom Fry
- Joe Mitchell
- Kieran Daniels
- Dan Matthews
- Callum Mitchell
- Liam Dorman
- Fraser Venables
- Yusuf Abdulrahman
- Charlie Peacock
- Matt Tovey
- Fabien Pereira
- Dylan Quick
- Dan Payne
- Trey Merrett
- Said Hassan
- Kieran Cooper
Henbury & Rockleaze
Red & orange shirts, black shorts, black socks
Staff: Peter Bradbury (Manager)
- Harry Trett
- Nick Jones
- George James
- Jordan Buckett
- Tasman Rook
- Sam Bailey
- Marcus Williams
- Drew Sawdon
- Tommy Collins
- Sean Heal
- Tate Shaw
- Harvey Moran
- Rhys Iles
- Fraser Butt
- Bleran Thaqi
- Callum Winter
Match official: Simon Turner
Meet the Filton squad
Tom Bradley
GK
Joined us last season after two extremely successful seasons with Avonmouth, bringing experience at both Gloucester County League and Weston League levels. A huge presence on and off the pitch.
Chris Hillyer
Defender
The modern day centre half. Great on the ball, quick, strong, technically brilliant and a free kick specialist.
Jack Cole
Defender (Captain)
Rolls Royce. Quick, aggressive, physical, fit, long range passing and a leader. Transitioned from midfield last season and has been a revelation.
Jack Willmor
Def/Mid (Vice-Captain)
Cafu of the County league. Outstanding defending 1 on 1 — hard to remember any winger going past him. Loves an overlap.
Tom Fry
Defender
Should be playing two leagues higher. Played for Mangotsfield with the gaffer many years ago. Outstanding attitude, can do pretty much anything on the football pitch.
Joe Mitchell
Def/Mid
Mr consistent. Technically gifted with both feet. Can defend and attack. Brilliant attitude.
Kieran Daniels
Def/Mid
Football IQ outstanding, can play LB, CB, CM or LW. Strong, quick and outstanding delivery out wide.
Dan Matthews
Def/Mid
Every opponent's nightmare. Will not stop running — tough, strong, technically excellent. Can play all positions and loves a 50/50.
Callum Mitchell
Midfielder
Dynamic midfield presence. Ball winner, loves a tackle and never backs down when it gets tough. Loves popping up with important goals.
Liam Dorman
Midfielder
Will not let opponents breathe. Committed, explosive and thrives in a 50/50. Technically very good and an important leader on and off the pitch.
Charlie Peacock
Midfielder
Coming up from the reserves last year, Char has been a breath of fresh air. Seriously talented midfielder who can play anywhere.
Matt Tovey
Midfielder
New summer signing recovering from a long knee injury. When fit, a serious player in this league. Both footed and amazing in the air.
Dylan Quick
Midfielder
New signing from our friends at DRG. Fits perfectly into the way we want to play this season: aggressive, quick, technically gifted, box to box.
Fraser Venables
Midfielder
Left foot wand and his right foot is just as good. Creativity, vision and awareness off the charts. Can play in the 10 or either wing.
Yusuf Abdulrahman
Midfielder
Box to box midfielder. Doesn't stop running from minute one. Has all the attributes to be a top player.
Kyle Thomas
Mid/Fwd (Player Manager)
Established attacking midfielder with bundles of ability. Strong on the ball and in the air and a deft touch at set pieces.
Fabien Pereira
Forward
Skilful attacking player, clinical when given the opportunity.
Dan Payne
Forward
Another summer signing and another left footed wizard. Has played leagues above in the past. Now fit and ready to go.
Trey Merrett
Forward
Goals, goals, goals. Direct, blistering pace and can shoot off his left and right. Can play down either wing or as a striker and will score.
Said Hassan
Forward
Quick, skilful, agile and loves taking on defenders. Can play down both wings and as an attacking full back.
Kieran Cooper
Forward
Big number 9. Aerial presence, back to goal, work rate, loves pinning defenders. Great character to have in any team.
League table
Marcliff Gloucestershire County Football League 2025-26
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharpness | 32 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 55 | 78 |
| 2 | Filton Athletic | 32 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 65 |
| 3 | Tewkesbury Town | 32 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 45 | 61 |
| 4 | Frampton United | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 57 |
| 5 | Bishops Cleeve Development | 32 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 56 |
| 6 | Quedgeley Wanderers | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 51 |
| 7 | Wick | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 50 |
| 8 | Chalford | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | -4 | 50 |
| 9 | Broadwell Amateurs | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 45 |
| 10 | Tytherington Rocks | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | -10 | 40 |
| 11 | Bromley Heath United | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | -22 | 37 |
| 12 | Henbury & Rockleaze | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | -5 | 35 |
| 13 | Stoke Gifford SGS United | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | -29 | 34 |
| 14 | Ruardean Hill Rangers | 32 | 9 | 4 | 19 | -21 | 31 |
| 15 | Totterdown United | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -23 | 28 |
| 16 | Cribbs A | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -53 | 28 |
| 17 | Hanham Athletic | 32 | 5 | 5 | 22 | -31 | 20 |
Our sponsors
Thank you to everyone who backs the club.
BBS Plumbing & Heating Supplies
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Plant & tool hire — Est. 1997
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Matchday & ground
BBS Park North
Filton Leisure Centre, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7PS
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