Meet the Committee
Our committee is made up of volunteers who give up their time to make sure this club is the best that it can be.
Find out more about them below…
CHAIR
Ian Davies
Responsible for providing the leadership and direction for the club by overseeing the work of the Club committee and being an advocate of the football club in the local community.
CLUB BIO
I volunteered to help with the Girls Development team not long after my daughter joined, that quickly turned into a coaching role and due the rapid increase in popularity of girls football, particularly at St Nicks, the team split into the Blacks and Greens and I became manager of the Girls Green team at under 10 level.
My eldest daughter now moves up to U12s and I continue to manage their group alongside some great coaches. I am also a coach for my youngest daughter’s team who has been in the girl’s development team for 2-3 years and is finally moving up to U8 ready to play league games.
2022 saw the return of our tournament and I was keen to be a part of the biggest football tournament in the area, the weekend was fantastic and a welcome return to St Nicks. As a coach I enjoy seeing the development and progress the players have made over the years and always great to see a smile on their faces whilst playing, win, lose or draw!
I look forward to the challenges ahead as a manager, coach and Chairman to continue the development and evolution of St Nicks
VICE CHAIR
Neil Thomas
Responsible for the general administration, information and communication with key stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the club. The Secretary also maintains data and club records to demonstrate compliance with the club’s constitution and national governing body guidelines.
CLUB BIO
I’m assistant coach to Matt Hamber with my twin sons Alex & Dylan in the team. They joined St Nicks in the 17/18 season and I began helping out with the team in 18/19. I love every minute of being part of Grassroots football and am delighted to join the committee, with the help of my dad Brian. He is also our matchday roving reporter and this role suits us well, as we are both in our element when we are tinkering around making and fixing things in sheds!
SECRETARY
Andy Paget
Responsible for the general administration, information and communication with key stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the club. The Secretary also maintains data and club records to demonstrate compliance with the club’s constitution and national governing body guidelines.
CLUB BIO
I have been involved with the club for 18 years in total. I managed my daughter’s team for 5 years when the girls section was just being founded with the club, before taking on the managing of my son’s team for the last 12 years and at the start of the 22/23 season I am not managing a team within the club.
I have held several roles within the club and on the committee, including Club Welfare Officer and Vice-Chair, before moving onto the much more glamorous role of Club Secretary from the beginning of the 2020/21 season. I am also the bar manager within the club, which sounds better than it actually is!
TREASURER
Matt Hamber
Responsible for ensuring that the club stays financially sustainable, pays all expenses, and collect any monies owed to the club. An annual running budget and forecast is also made available at the club’s AGM
CLUB BIO
After getting involved as a parent helper in 2014, the club put me through the FA level 1 and I have coached or managed a St Nicholas team ever since. I took on the Treasurer’s role in 2018
CLUB WELFARE & SAFEGUARDING
Ben Rhodes
Ensures that the club operates a safe, child friendly environment and promotes good practice in line with the club’s Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding processes
CLUB BIO
I played youth football for St Nicholas from 1987 until 1995 before moving into mens football.
My son started showing an interest in football and joined St Nicks development in 2017.
I started by putting goals up and refereeing but it was only a matter of time until I was involved in coaching and once work allowed I became assistant Manager to Mike Bristow of the current U12 boys Blacks.
I am a level 2 FA coach and a Level 1 GK coach. I am looking forward to my new role as CWO
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Adam May
The clubs Commercial Manager is responsible for generating income and maintaining good relationships with sponsors and the club’s commercial partners.
CLUB BIO
I took the decision to manage my son’s squad in 2016 and help with various aspects of the club including sponsorship and kit.
My second child has now started his football journey so it was time to take on board a little more work and help a growing club which has a great vision for the future.
Happy to be part of the committee
CLUB DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Alistair McCrea-Steele
Leading the club’s philosophy and supporting the development of coaches, players and participation opportunities for all players at the club.
FACILITIES MANAGER
Matthew Hopes
Responsible for ensuring that the Clubhouse & Changing rooms remain in good repair, match day equipment is fit for purpose and management of club bookings.
EVENTS MANAGER
Leanne Woodruff
Responsible for ensuring sub-committees organise social events for the Club throughout the year including out of season activities where members are invited.
CLUBHOUSE
Sacha Fast
Responsible for ensuring that the Clubhouse & Changing rooms remain in good repair, match day equipment is fit for purpose and management of club bookings.
COMMUNITY
Vacant
Responsible for ensuring that the Clubhouse & Changing rooms remain in good repair, match day equipment is fit for purpose and management of club bookings.
WEBSITE / MARKETING
Kate Hayden
Responsible for driving awareness of the club within the local community with various forms of media available.
CLUB BIO
I spent (what felt like) my entire childhood on the sideline of a St Nicks pitch, my brother played – and is now an assistant manager and commitee member – and my dad managed a team.
When my eldest son wanted to join a club, there was only ever one choice. He’s been playing for over 8 years now and is part of a great U13s squad.
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