News Archive

Bilston Town FC News & Related Articles Archive. 

Current club news is available here.

2007:

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2007/05/08/final-whistle-for-old-club/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2007/05/23/towns-identity-being-robbed/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2007/05/30/baggies-bill-dies-aged-82/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2007/06/28/mystery-investor-to-the-rescue/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2007/12/03/youth-league-tackles-trouble/

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Bilston+crack+14.-a0165850886 (14-2 Border Counties league win for Bilston Vs Oswestry) 

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Dowie+battlers+stir+memories+of+Hill’s+Match+of+the+Century%3B+SKY…-a0160657052 

2007 – Wolves Women ground share at Queen Street reports:

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+FA+Cup+exit+as+Wolves+throw+away+lead%3B+WOMEN’S+FOOTBALL.-a0157043284 

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Villa+planning+to+demolish+Lincoln’s+hopes%3B+WOMEN’S…-a0160063805

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Forest+cut+Villa+back+down+to+size%3B+WOMEN’S+FOOTBALL.-a0162728080 

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Wolves+walk+tightrope+to+avoid+drop%3B+WOMEN’S+FOOTBALL.-a0162030030 

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Blues+and+Villa+set+for+Cup+romps%3B+SPORTS+ROUND-UP+WOMEN’S…-a0156894553 

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+Wolves+in+danger+of+Forest+axe%3B+WOMEN’S+FOOTBALL.-a0163022412

2008:

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2008/01/10/football-team-back-at-base/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2008/02/18/club-to-play-on-home-soil-again/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2008/03/14/goal-in-sight-for-homeless-club/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2008/05/26/12m-plan-for-football-club/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2008/06/09/club-checks-out-12m-transformation/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2008/08/21/football-club-ris-going-home/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2008/09/13/final-work-before-big-home-game/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2008/09/15/supporters-welcome-team-back-to-ground/

2009:

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2009/06/30/youth-deal-secures-steelmens-future/

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/referee-appointed-chaplain-of-bilston-town-242610

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2009/04/07/mine-search-delays-12m-hotel-project/

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/MY+WILL+BE+DONE%3B+Ref+Mel+in+the+spirit+for+a+clean+game.-a0207308249 

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Like+father%2C+like+son%2C+as+Josh+starts+out+in+management.-a0212576514 

2010:

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2010/10/30/ex-wolves-player-joe-jackson-joins-city-of-wolverhampton-college/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2010/05/10/local-football-legend-dies-at-40/

2011:

http://patmcfadden.com/uploads/eab0272c-33b6-a334-9dfe-829d9fd20cb7.doc

2012:

2013:

http://awards2014.shropshirestar.com/news/2013/08/01/bilston-referee-misses-out-on-long-service-award/

http://www.staffordshirefa.com/news/2013/aug/staffordshire-fa-community-awards

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/No+Hyd-ing+place+as+Casuals+suffer%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0346168732

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Pegasus+are+three+and+easy+at+the+top%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0341477904

2014:

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/02/27/bilston-town-says-goodbye-to-man-who-helped-them-in-time-of-need/

http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/local/11149619.Cyclists_boost_borough_centre_for_the_blind/

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/aston-villa-fc/2014/05/29/tributes-paid-to-aston-villa-legend-stan-crowther/

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2014/05/28/former-aston-villa-footballer-stan-crowther-dies-aged-78/

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2014/05/16/tributes-to-former-baggies-winger-geoff-richards/

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/other-football/2014/04/07/don-goodman-and-steve-daley-help-raise-money-for-darlaston-town/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/07/02/raiders-cause-8k-of-damage-at-wolverhampton-football-club/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/08/13/steelmen-tribute-to-turner-brothers/

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/other-football/2014/07/04/local-sides-drawn-in-preliminary-fa-cup-round/

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Nine-man+Sporting+keep+up+perfect+start%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL…-a0383104639

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Lawley+hat-trick+rescues+Khalsa%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0383893456

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Bridgnorth+hit+six+to+make+dream+return%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0377918920

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Nelson+keeps+Bilston+looking+shipshape%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0380886302

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Williams+puts+the+boot+into+Wellington%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0379701100

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Town+step+on+Wellington+in+final+stretch%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0378796389

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Pegasus+earn+second+place+in+some+style%3B+WEST+MIDLAND+REGIONAL.-a0366933593

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Four+battling+hard+in+a+thrilling+title+fight%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0365363374

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Town+claw+back+to+top+with+some+ease%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0364007767

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Bartley+resignation+shakes+up+title+race%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0362432452

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Town+climb+back+to+a+familiar+position%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0361749257

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Shawbury+the+winners+as+Lye+settle+for+draw.-a0360904778

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Sub+Ellis+on+target+to+boost+Shawbury%3B+WEST+MIDLANDS+REGIONAL.-a0355990268

2015:

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/12/29/century-of-rivalry-in-charity-football-game/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/12/31/black-country-rivals-go-head-to-head-in-football-charity-match/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/01/02/traditional-derby-day-revived-after-30-years-bilston-town-v-darlaston-town-in-cenotaph-fundraiser/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/02/03/bilston-memorial-restoration-group-30k-grant-joy/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/02/06/bilston-fc-put-up-for-sale-by-mistake-in-misleading-advert/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/03/04/bilston-town-fc-is-pulled-from-auction/

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/03/17/bilston-town-football-club-submit-improvement-plans/

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Bromsgrove+give+record+crowd+cheer%3B+MIDLAND+FOOTBALL+LEAGUE+DIV+ONE.-a0438478047

2016:

http://www.herefordtimes.com/sport/14373720.WMRL_Premier_Division__Pegasus_Juniors___Wellington_both_win__draw_for_Bromyard_Town/

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/non-league/grassroots-football/2016/04/20/crisis-hit-willenhall-town-need-2000/

http://www.tyrepress.com/2016/06/midwest-motor-factors-sponsors-local-steel-men/

https://www.employeebenefits.co.uk/issues/august-online-2016/paycare-gives-staff-extra-paid-leave-for-volunteering/

http://www.footballtradedirectory.com/news/2016/august/premier-league-fund-bilston-town-fc-stadium.html

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2016/10/17/fergie-platini-the-wolves-might-have-beens/

http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/bilston-town-community-3-port-vale-1-report-staffs-senior-cup/story-29824392-detail/story.html?832

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-birmingham-37772802/playing-football-as-bombs-and-bullets-fly-in-syria

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/meet-syrian-family-looking-forward-12320729

2017:

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-news/2016/12/29/bilston-playing-fields-row-campaigners-gather-against-controversial-new-homes-plan/

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2017/02/20/bilston-want-to-bring-the-old-boys-to-book/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/grassroots/2017/06/05/award-can-help-bilston-town-build-for-future/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/grassroots/2017/07/20/bilston-town-celebrate-royal-seal-of-approval-for-voluntary-work/

http://www.patmcfadden.com/pat_mcfadden_mp_commends_bilston_town_fc_on_their_acceptance_of_the_queen_s_award

http://www.wmlieutenancy.org/honours-and-awards/the-queens-award-for-voluntary-service/

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/trending-topics/great-big-thank-you-awards/2017/08/05/nominations-flooding-in-to-gbtya/

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2017/08/16/tributes-pour-in-for-bilston-town-saviour-marvellous-graham/

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2017/08/25/the-making-of-a-local-hero/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4936834/Syria-brink-World-Cup-just-propaganda.html

http://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/2017/5/593eb9684/what-i-learned-trying-to-become-a-pro-footballer-in-the-uk.html

2018:

http://www.halesowennews.co.uk/sport/16080439.Report__Bilston_Town_CFC_2_-_4_Tividale_FC/

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2018/03/30/tributes-pour-in-for-fiercely-loyal-former-council-leader-norman-davies-who-helped-wolverhampton-become-a-city/

https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/women-and-girls/20180731-wolves-women-to-face-man-utd/#

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/non-league/2018/08/02/scott-hamilton-aims-high-at-queen-street/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/non-league/2018/09/07/bilston-face-must-win-game-against-cradley/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/non-league/2018/10/23/steelmen-starting-to-show-their-mettle/

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/2018/11/13/politicians-and-press-to-battle-on-football-pitch-for-bilston-club/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/non-league/2018/12/03/politicians-and-press-ready-for-charity-match-supporting-bilston-town/

2019

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/2019/10/15/wayne-spicer-is-the-choice-for-bilston/

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2019/12/05/ross-kemp-joins-the-labour-campaign-in-wolverhampton/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/2019/11/22/wayne-spicer-sets-sights-high-at-bilston-town/

2020

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/grassroots/2020/04/21/bilston-town-begin-search-for-new-boss-after-wayne-spicer-exits/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/non-league/2020/05/01/gill-steels-himself-for-another-glory-bid/

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/health/coronavirus-covid19/2020/05/04/football-teams-shirt-gesture-for-nhs/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/non-league/2020/05/05/non-league-bilston-town-create-new-charity-shirts-honouring-nhs/

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/bilston/2020/07/09/company-sponsors-bilston-town-fc-shirts-for-two-years/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/non-league/2020/05/05/non-league-bilston-town-create-new-charity-shirts-honouring-nhs/

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/2020/10/16/bridgnorth-aim-to-show-their-mettle-against-the-steelmen/

2021

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/grassroots/2021/03/20/dean-gill-exits-bilston-to-take-reins-at-darlaston/

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/non-league/2021/10/05/towns-half-hour-of-power-closes-the-gap-at-the-top/

https://www.footballinbracknell.co.uk/news/football-news/55713/full-2021-22-buildbase-fa-vase-first-qualifying-round-draw/

https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/19605803.buildbase-fa-vase-bilston-town-1-worcester-city-3/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2021/09/05/wolves-legend-jim-mccalliog-remembers-glory-days-during-book-signing/

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2021/10/21/joe-jackson-i-lifelong-passion-undimmed/

2022

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/2022/06/09/new-stadium-lease-and-car-park-plan-for-football-club-in-wolverhampton/

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/grassroots/2022/06/18/bilston-town-fc-on-firmer-footing-as-new-boss-pieces-squad-together/