Taylor Becomes Latest Signing
Former Moors Youth Team striker Michael Taylor has rejoined the club for next season, becoming Marcus Bignot's latest summer signing having previously been with Conference North neighbours Worcester ...
Solihull Make Further Signings
At the end of the season Manager Marcus Bignot moved quickly to offer all of his current squad terms for next season, however two players have since informed the club ...
England Star Becomes Youth & Junior Ambassador
Solihull Moors Appoint Olympian as Youth Ambassador and Performance Consultant Solihull Moors are pleased to announce that England and Birmingham City Ladies winger Karen Carney will be taking on ...
Elvins & Birley Are First Summer Signings
Solihull Moors are pleased to announce our first new signings of the summer. Joining us from Worcester City are defender Rob Elvins (right of picture) and wide player Mathew Birley ...
- Stratford Town v Solihull Moors (Friendly)
Saturday July 13 (3:00 pm) - Rugby Town v Solihull Moors (Friendly)
Saturday July 20 (3:00 pm) - Solihull Moors v Birmingham City XI (Friendly)
Wednesday July 24 (7:30 pm) - Barwell v Solihull Moors (Friendly)
Saturday July 27 (3:00 pm) - Solihull Moors v Nuneaton Town (Friendly)
Tuesday July 30 (7:45 pm)
Player Profiles
Michael Blackwood Michael began his career as a trainee at Aston Villa in 1998, before joining Wrexham on a free transfer in June 2000, where he made over 45 appearances in two seasons. He dropped into non-league football, playing for Worcester City, Stevenage Borough, Halesowen Town, and joined Telford United in August 2003 where made 35 league appearances. In July 2004, he ... Read more |
Tom Kemp Tom signed for Solihull during the recent close season from Brackley Town. His previous clubs include Derby County, Lincoln City, Tamworth, Grays Athletic, Kettering, Cambridge United and Worcester City for whom he was captain. At 6 foot 3 inches Tom is a commanding presence in the defence and particularly dangerous at set pieces. Happy to play ... Read more |
Jay Denny Jay began his career as a trainee with Stoke City and appeared on the first team bench on eight occasions during his time there. Having been born in the US before moving to the UK in 1994, Jay made various appearances for the United States U-17s and U-20s national teams, captaining the U-20 squad on two occasions. Jay then signed ... Read more |
Gary Birch Gary was our first signing for this season and the 6 foot centre forward comes to Solihull from Chasetown where he made 105 appearances and scored 34 goals. Gary started his career with 4 years at Walsall, before moving on to Kidderminster for the 2004/5 season. It was then on for 2 years at Lincoln City before one ... Read more |
Junior English At 26, the midfield dynamo is the longest-serving player and founder member for the Moors. He joined Moor Green’s Youth team as a 17-year-old from Solihull College and had further six-month stints at Walsall and Blues where he credits Stewart Hall and Keith Bertschin for teaching him so much about the game. Junior made his first team debut in November ... Read more |
Omar Bogle Omar was another signing during the close season, joining Solihull Moors from Hinckley United. He started at the Birmingham City Academy appearing for their Reserves when only just 16 years old, and played against the Moors in the Birmingham Senior Cup in 2009. Omar moved to Glasgow Celtic in January 2012 where he featured in their Under 19s team, ... Read more |
Goalkeeping Coach - Darren Acton Darren began his career at Telford as a YTS and made his debut for the club aged 17. He went on to make 120 appearances for the club before moving to Burton Albion where he made 176 starts. He spent a year at Kidderminster, before moving to Tamworth where he had a successful four years including an FA Trophy Final ... Read more |
Jasbir Singh Following trials for Wolves and Shrewsbury in 2007, Jas joined the Shrews Under 18’s and captained them in the FA Youth Cup when they defeated Newcastle United in 2008. This lead to a one year contract but whilst on loan at Sutton Coldfield, he suffered a serious facial injury which side lined him for 2 months. In the intervening ... Read more |
Marcus Bignot - Manager Marcus served his apprenticeship with Birmingham City, had a short spell at Telford United before going to Kidderminster Harriers for a fee of £10,000 in 1996. He was capped for the England C Team, and after 56 appearances moved on to Crewe Alexandra in August 1997 for £100,000. Marcus joined Bristol Rovers in August 2000 and then moved on to... Read more |
Reece Fleet Reece started his career in the same youth academy team at Birmingham City as Omar Bogle playing in The Premier Academy League. He was released at the close of the 2010/11 season, but as the son of Ex-Oxford City keeper Colin Fleet, it was no surprise that Reece joined City for the start of last season when they won promotion ... Read more |
Dominic Langdon Dom joined Rushden and Diamonds at 13 years old and progressed through the Centre of Excellence and into the youth team. Moved to Tamworth in June 2007 and it was at The Lamb that his career flourished. He was a regular in the team that won the Conference North in 2009, having been voted the “Herald” player of the year in... Read more |
Lewis Hayden Lewis is a product from last years Solihull Youth team who so impressed manager Marcus Bignot that he has now been elevated to the senior squad and is enjoying every minute. Despite his age, Lewis shows a maturity on and off the field and has quickly been accepted by his team mates as an integral part of the team. A ... Read more |
Karl Broadhurst - Assistant Manager Karl joined Bournemouth at the age of 13,made his debut in 1999/00 season and continued to represent the first team despite numerous broken bones and injuries. He missed the 2005/6 campaign with back problems but regained his place the following season and became club captain. Two very successful years followed at Hereford, including the promotion season to Division 1, aga... Read more |
Stuart Pierpoint A commanding central defender with excellent heading ability, quite capable of making a nuisance of himself when going forward for corners or set pieces. Joined from Nuneaton Town during the close season where he was vice captain and at the time of his release was the fans leader in the player of the year poll. Stuart suffered a to... Read more |
Darryl Knights Darryl was a product of the youth system at Ipswich Town and played for England at youth and Under-17 level. He made his debut for the club as a 16 year but moved to Yeovil on a one-year contract in July 2007. He then joined Kidderminster Harriers after a successful loan spell in the summer of 2008. In July 20... Read more |
Ryan Beswick By the age of 16 Ryan was playing for MK Dons under 16’s before joining Leicester City where he came through the ranks at the Walker Stadium first playing for both Academy and the reserve team with a fair number of goals for both. At the end of the 2008/9 season he signed for Kettering town, but quickly moved onto ... Read more |
Premiersports on TV
Blue Square News
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Cowperthwaite departs Borough ParkWorkington manager Darren Edmondson has been dealt a major blow with the news that defender Niall Cowperthwaite has left the club."
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Royals bring in three new facesWorcester City boss Carl Heeley has finally entered the transfer market to sign Sam Smith, George Washbourne and Ashley Sammons."
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Franks leaves Alfreton for HarrogateHarrogate Town manager Simon Weaver has raided Alfreton Town for a second time this summer to sign defender Leigh Franks."
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Kidderminster sign Solihull wingerKidderminster Harriers boss Steve Burr has added another new face to his squad with the signing of Solihull Moors winger Dior Angus."
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Redhead joins Solihull backroom teamSolihull Moors manager Marcus Bignot has confirmed the appointment of Simon Redhead to the club's backroom staff."
Sky News
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Brazil on verge of semi-finalsNeymar all but fired Brazil to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup as they defeated Mexico 2-0 in the Group A clash at Estadio Castelao.
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Feyenoord rule out Immers exitFeyenoord have moved to dismiss reports that midfielder Lex Immers could be on his way to the Premier League with Cardiff City.
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Capello PSG link played downThe Russian Football Union (RFU) has stressed national team coach Fabio Capello remains under contract in response to media reports linking the Italian with Paris...
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Protesters hopeful over pricesA group of fans believe they have made positive progress in their campaign for lower Premier League ticket prices following a London protest.
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No Reds Mkhitaryan bid yetShakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin claims there has been no approach from Liverpool for in-demand midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan - but they would be willing...
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County to tackle Man UtdRoss County will host Manchester United in July to officially open the revamped, re-seeded Victoria Park.
