The Retirees

Martin Coles, Phil Gane & Steve Nicholls

All Change At The Top

In August 2025, a new era started at Keynsham Town Football Club with the retirement of three trustees and appointment of three new ones.

In 2000, Steve Nicholls became a Trustee of the Club taking over from Ken Dowling. He was closely followed by Phil Gane and Martin Coles. With a combined total of 65 years looking after the club ensuring its ethos remained in place, 2025 sees all three Trustees retire. The retiring trustees are delighted to have identified Mike Slucutt, former Walking Football Chair, Martin Parfrey, current Seniors chair and Richard Smale, former Juniors chair as successors to move the club forward.

The retirees say “We all have enjoyed our roles through many aspects of its development over those years into a truly community based club, the biggest in the area. Whilst at times the role has been arduous, we can say it’s been a privilege to have been placed in such an important role. We hope that our replacements also enjoy the role and continue the work towards a ‘One Club’ philosophy in the coming months and years. Best wishes from Steve, Martin and Phil.“

Upon taking office, Mike, Martin & Richard said “We thank Martin, Phil & Steve for all their hard work and endeavors over the past 25 years. They have guided the club through challenging and changing times. As we started work with the Football Association and Somerset County FA on the Club Programme to ensure we bring the club together for the future, for the community, their support has been unwavering.“

The new trustees have been working with the outgoing trio for the last 18 months and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to register your interest to attend the upcoming open evening, please visit : https://keynshamtownfc.co.uk/trustees or fill in the form below.  You can also contact the trustees via email trustees@keynshamtownfc.co.uk

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The New Trustees

Mike Slucutt, Martin Parfrey & Richard Smale