HISTORY OF WELTON ROVERS F.C

Welton Rovers were one of the founding members of the Western Football League. The club itself being formed in 1887 and throughout the years has achieved success both at local and regional level. Welton provided a chance for the local people of the Midsomer Norton and Radstock areas to forget their hard lives, many as coal miners in the local Somerset coalfield and escape and either play or support their local team playing at West Clewes at Welton.

Today Welton Rovers are perhaps one of the largest clubs in the area in terms of player involvement on a week to week basis. The first team play in the ToolStation Western League Premier Division, whilst the Reserves play in the Somerset County League Premier Division and the Under 18’s team are members of the Regional Floodlight League.

The club enjoyed one of its most successful seasons in its recent history when in the 1999-2000 season the first team gained promotion to the Premier League, after a 10 year absence, when they finished runners up in the First Division. To cap a memorable season the Reserves were runaway winners of the Somerset Senior League First Division to also gain promotion.

Since that season Welton Rovers have consolidated their position as an established Premier League Club and under the manager ship of Chris Mountford ably assisted by Mike Ford, the last three seasons have seen Welton finish fourth in the league, their highest position for thirty years and finalists in the Les Phillips Cup.

Chris and Mike left the club at the end of season 2007/2008 with the thanks of all those concerned with Welton Rovers Football Club for their archeivements. At the start of season 2008/09 Mark Harrington was appointed to take the helm of Welton Rovers and together with his assistant Graham Colbourne saw the club them archive a highly successful first season in charge. Welton pushed for a top six finish and eventually finished eighth in the league and had an unbeaten run that stretched for a remarkable five months during the season. Mark and Graham have extensive football and coaching experience and are looking forward to building on the success of last year.

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